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What if creativity isn't something you're born with or you're not — but rather your birthright, your natural state, and your most fundamental relationship to the world?In this first installment of The Spark Sessions: Resourcing for Creativity—a special monthly bonus mini-series—Amy welcomes listeners into an exciting new creativity chapter of the Create Magic at Work podcast. In this introductory episode, Amy sits down with your host for the series — creativity coach, songwriter, and Muzi founder Rachel Efron. Together, they explore the vision behind the sessions and the creative journey that lies ahead. They discuss why creativity is more essential to our wellbeing than we've been taught to believe, how people become disconnected from their creative nature, and what's possible when we finally learn to tend to our creative health. Rachel offers a glimpse into the philosophy, tools, and practices, that will guide her future episodes, supporting listeners to understand creativity not as something reserved for the select few, but rather as a universal and vital part of being fully alive.Sparks of Insight:Why some of the most common beliefs about creativity might be limiting your potential.A surprising insight on what might be standing between you and the projects you long to get off the ground.An introduction to the five creative resources that will be a game changer for your creativity.A fresh way of thinking about rest that challenges conventional ideas about productivity and recovery.A preview of the practical Missions, Spark readings, and creative insights listeners will encounter throughout the series.Ready to discover your unique creative landscape?Download the Muzi app at http://itunes.apple.com/app/id6739667782 to take the Creativity Assessment, and uncover your Spark profile. Then email your Spark to Rachel at rachel@rachelefron.com for a chance at a Spark Reading on air, where Rachel will offer personalized insight into what your creativity most needs from you right now.About Rachel:Rachel Efron is an Oakland-based songwriter, producer, and creativity coach. She's released four full-length albums of original songs, plus written for such legends as Narada Michael Walden and Journey. Rachel is a premier songwriting coach for songwriters across the world, and has over fifteen years experience helping artists, leaders, and teams find their voice.In 2022, Rachel turned her methods into a comprehensive framework and groundbreaking app, Muzi, to help everyone —artists and non-artists alike—access greater creativity in their lives.email: rachel@rachelefron.comwebsite: https://www.rachelefron.com/creativityDownload the Muzi app at http://itunes.apple.com/app/id6739667782Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you are enjoying the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:This show was brought to you in part by the Magic Thread Media Network. To learn more visit: https://magicthreadmedia.com/

In this week's Holy Girl Summer episode, we laid the foundation for understanding spiritual gifts—what they are, why God gives them, and how they help us become all that He created us to be. Together, we explored key passages we'll be studying throughout this series:

The books or articles quoted in my commentary are:  Dominion by Tom Holland  Christology at the Crossroads by Jon Sobrino  Sermon for Sunday June 21st by Father Simon O'Connor     

In this episode, the fourth in our miniseries covering the mAbs journal article collection on artificial intelligence and machine learning in antibody development, we speak to Andrew Buchanan, Senior Vice President of Discovery at a biotech company currently in stealth mode, and former Principle Scientist at AstraZeneca, about his paper in the collection: How to think about designing smart antibodies in the age of GenAI: integrating biology, technology, and experience.Andrew provides a holistic overview of how AI and machine learning are transforming the design of smart antibodies – the more complex evolution of monoclonal antibodies that can bind multiple receptors and utilize different mechanisms of action. Together, we explore the critical role of establishing robust candidate drug target profiles (CDTPs), the current capabilities and limitations of AI in structural antibody design, and how the simultaneous rise of multi-specificity and AI-driven approaches is reshaping the field.Contents[02:10] Exploring the simultaneous rise of AI and multi-specificity in therapeutic antibody design[04:20] Establishing a candidate drug target profile with AI[06:50] Limitations of AI in the development of a CDTP[08:20] AI in practical therapeutic antibody design[10:45] How industry and academia can work together to overcome current limitations in the use of AI in antibody therapeutic design[13:45] Exciting recent applications of AI in antibody design[16:32] Predictions for the next 5 years of AI in antibody design[18:10] If I could grant you a wish to improve the abilities of AI in antibody development, what would it be? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan and Kendall fall off a cliff and talk about the 12th episode of Harper's Island!Support the show

Surprise!! We are back with a mini series!Qua and Grace have returned to bring you their first mini series highlighting delegates from Miss Indigenous Canada.On the first episode, Qua interviews Jessica Mckenzie who won the inaugural title in 2024. Jessica is a proud member of Opaskwayak Cree Nation and is Indonesian on her mother's side. Tune in now to listen as Jessica reflects on what becoming the first Miss Indigenous Canada meant to her. Can you guess who we will interview next?

How shame, withdrawal, and approval-based parenting quietly affect self-worth.Have you ever found yourself saying things like, "I'm disappointed in you," giving your child the silent treatment after a difficult moment, or withholding affection until they apologized or behaved differently?Most parents have.Not because we don't love our children.But because many of us were raised with the belief that approval, affection, and connection should be earned.And without realizing it, we can sometimes pass those same messages on to our own kids.In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Miniseries, Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller explore one of the most common and often unintentional parenting mistakes: conditional love.Because every child needs guidance, accountability, and boundaries.But they also need to know that their worth is never tied to their behavior, achievements, mistakes, or ability to meet our expectations.In this honest and thought-provoking conversation, Celia and Dr. Kailey unpack how shame, withdrawal, criticism, and approval-based parenting can quietly shape a child's sense of self. They also discuss what it looks like to hold children accountable while still communicating unconditional love, safety, and belonging.In this episode, you'll hear:What conditional love looks like in everyday parenting momentsHow shame differs from healthy accountability and disciplineWhy children need to feel loved even when their behavior needs correctingThe lasting impact of approval-based parenting on confidence and self-worthHow withdrawal, criticism, and emotional distance can affect parent-child relationshipsWhy mistakes are opportunities for learning—not evidence of a child's valuePractical ways to set boundaries without using shame or guiltHow to build stronger emotional safety and connection within your familyOne of the most powerful reminders in this episode:A child's behavior may need correction, but their worth never does.That doesn't mean there should be no consequences.It doesn't mean lowering expectations.And it definitely doesn't mean letting children do whatever they want.It means separating who your child is from what your child does.Because children who know they are loved even when they struggle, fail, or make mistakes develop the confidence to learn, grow, and take responsibility for their actions.And children who feel emotionally safe are far more likely to come to us when they need support the most.If you've ever wondered whether your discipline approach is building connection or creating distance, or if you're trying to break parenting patterns you experienced growing up, this episode offers practical insights and compassionate reminders that can help you parent with greater clarity and confidence.Tune in to this episode of Raising Eyebrows your weekly dose of sanity in a world full of parenting noise.We're so glad you're here.To stay connected with Celia Kibler, follow @beabetterparentdotcom and explore more support through the Be A Better Parent Skool community at skool.com/beabetterparent.You can also connect with Dr. Kailey Buller at @vitalswithdrbuller for thoughtful, evidence-based support around motherhood, family health, and raising children with confidence.And if you want parenting support right when real life is happening, be sure to download the Be A Better Parent app. It offers on-demand guidance, practical tools, and real-time support to help you respond with more calm, clarity, and confidence right when you need it most.

A study of Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength"

Do you think your warehouse full of inventory is the most valuable part of your home staging business?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast mini-series, How to Sell Your Home Staging Business, Shauna Lynn Simon tackles one of the biggest misconceptions in the staging industry: the belief that inventory determines business value. While furniture, artwork, accessories, and decor are essential tools of the trade, buyers are not focused on what you spent. They are focused on what those assets produce.Shauna Lynn breaks down the difference between selling inventory and selling a business, explains why buyers evaluate earning power over furniture costs, and shares how productive inventory can support value while unproductive inventory can create drag. She also reveals why some home staging businesses sell for far more than the value of their warehouse contents and highlights the often-overlooked intangible assets that make a business truly attractive to buyers.Whether you plan to sell in the next year or simply want to build a stronger, more profitable company today, this episode will help you start viewing your business through a buyer's lens and make smarter decisions about growth, profitability, and long-term value.Timestamps:(00:09) - (04:27) - Why your inventory is not the same thing as your business value(04:28) - (08:50) - How buyers evaluate staging inventory based on revenue potential(08:51) - (13:28) - Why selling inventory alone is different from selling an operating business(13:29) - (17:37) - How inventory is handled in a business sale and what supports value(17:38) - (21:45) - The invisible assets that make your inventory more profitable(21:46) - (24:57) - How to build a more sellable business with stronger systems and assets Resources:Get your "Is Your Home Staging Business Sellable?" ebook free when you use promo code SELL100: https://slsacademy.com/sellreadyLearn more about the Sell Your Staging Business Bootcamp (and claim your spot): https://slsacademy.com/sellyourbiz

One Mindset lesson from the FIFA World Cup 2026.Messi scored a hat-trick at 38 years old.Most people will talk about talent.I see a different lesson.The danger is not failure.The danger is becoming comfortable after success.Whether you're an athlete, a leader, or a professional, success can quietly convince you that what worked yesterday will automatically work tomorrow.It won't.Growth requires the same curiosity, preparation, and discipline that created the success in the first place.What is one thing in your life or work that you've started taking for granted?#Leadership #HighPerformance #MentalPerformance #GrowthMindset #TheDifferentAngle

In Part 1 of the Repair mini-series, Henry and Shireal pull back the curtain on a difficult season in their marriage and begin an honest conversation about what it takes to rebuild after trust has been broken. They discuss how staying busy with work, personal growth, and purpose has unexpectedly created space for communication, while also revealing the danger of avoiding unresolved hurt. Through vulnerable dialogue, they explore accountability, emotional triggers, trust, transparency, and the tension between healing individually and repairing together. This raw episode offers a real-time look at navigating conflict, rebuilding connection, and choosing marriage through the hard moments.

In this miniseries that we're splicing into the (Re)Play It Forward Series, we are going "off campus" to dive into Amazon's newest show featuring young leads! Here we are covering Episodes 3 & 4MINI-SERIES 2 of 4'The Summer I Turned Pretty' loyalists? Need not worry. We are not switching gears & there is plenty to compare & contrast!

Do you know what your numbers are really saying about your home staging business?Many home stagers focus on revenue when measuring success, but buyers look at something very different when evaluating a business. In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast mini-series, How to Sell Your Home Staging Business, Shauna Lynn Simon breaks down the financial story behind business value and explains why revenue alone does not determine what your company is worth.Listeners will learn how buyers interpret financial statements, what profitability really means, and why understanding metrics like gross profit, net income, and Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) can dramatically impact a future sale. Even if numbers aren't your strength, this episode will help you understand the financial story buyers see when evaluating your business without getting lost in accounting jargon or complicated formulas.Whether selling is years away or simply a future possibility, this conversation will help home stagers look at their numbers through a completely different lens. You'll also learn why preparing your financials 2-3 years before a sale can significantly impact both buyer confidence and business value. The insights shared in this episode can lead to stronger decision-making, healthier profits, and a more valuable business long before an exit is ever on the horizon.If you're serious about building a staging business that creates both income and long-term value, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Timestamps:(00:08) - (04:48) - Why revenue is not the same thing as business value(04:49) - (09:31) - How buyers read your financials as a story of risk and profit(09:32) - (14:12) - Why clean books and service profitability matter before selling(14:13) - (20:18) - The difference between gross profit, net income, and real earning power(20:19) - (27:08) - How buyers value a staging business using SDE instead of revenue or inventory(27:09) - (40:00) - Add backs, valuation multiples, and how to increase buyer confidenceResources:Get your "Is Your Home Staging Business Sellable?" ebook free when you use promo code SELL100: https://slsacademy.com/sellreadyLearn more about the Sell Your Staging Business Bootcamp (and claim your spot): https://slsacademy.com/sellyourbiz

One Mindset lesson from the FIFA World Cup 2026!Persistence vs Resistance.Sometimes the skill that changes the game is looking at things from a different angle.Where in your sport or life do you need to change perspective and find a different solution?Contact me if you want to know more on how to do it!B_cortella@yahoo.it

Welcome to the next episode in the 2026 Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Mini-Series on the ZenRUN Podcast. This series follows a handful of athletes through their actual Melbourne Frontyard Ultra journey - not just the neat and tidy version after the event, but the little check-ins along the way. The early excitement. The crew moments. The tired bits. The food dramas. The “how are you still going?” moments. And eventually, the wrap-up chat when their race is done. In this episode, we're following the wonderful Jason Rantall. And this one is powerful. Jason came into Melbourne Frontyard Ultra with huge energy, a big smile, and a deep love for the backyard ultra format - not just because of the running, but because of the community, the connection, and the movement. In fact, Jason was at the event the day before it even started, helping set things up. Which says a lot, really. For Jason, this format is about more than just how far you can go. It's about showing up fully. Being present. Connecting with others. Moving the body. Shifting the mind. And that phrase - move the body, shift the mind - really sits at the heart of this episode. Jason shares openly about growing up with serious mental health challenges from a very young age, later being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, OCD and psychosis, living with addiction, and eventually finding running again at the age of 44. But he's also very clear that running hasn't always been healthy for him. At first, he says he was using running to put pain into his body because physical pain felt easier to manage than emotional pain. That's a big thing to say out loud. And it's also one of the reasons I loved this conversation so much. Because now, Jason runs from a very different place. He runs because he loves it. He runs because movement, connection and community support the life he has built. He runs because he's learned to be present. And he runs because, in his words, if he starts the lap, he finishes it. At Melbourne Frontyard Ultra, Jason had a big support crew around him, including his son Ryder, Crazy Running Man, mates, family, and his nutritionist Jess. And he needed them. Because this event threw plenty at him. He battled gut issues for hours. He struggled to keep food down. His crew tried honey, lollies, carb mix, electrolytes, medication, Krispy Kreme donuts, and probably a few prayers to the ultra-running gods. At one point, he was feeling absolutely rubbish, but still completely clear on one thing: If he got back in time, he was going out again. And he did. Jason made it to 45 yards - around 300 kilometres - before timing out on yard 46 after cramps, vomiting, energy loss and a huge battle with the body. But what stood out in his wrap-up wasn't disappointment. It was calm. It was perspective. It was gratitude for his crew. It was curiosity about what needs to change next time. And it was that same clear presence he spoke about before the event even began: When he's in something, he's in it. And when it's done, it's done. This episode is honest, thoughtful, raw, funny in places, and full of the kind of wisdom you only really get when someone has lived through hard things and found a way to keep moving. Why You'll Love This Episode Jason speaks openly about mental health, addiction, recovery and running We talk about when running helps - and when running can become unhealthy You'll hear what “move the body, shift the mind” really means to Jason Jason's son Ryder gives a gorgeous little crew update while Jason is asleep There's a very real look at stomach issues, nutrition problem-solving and ultra-running food chaos You'll hear the crew trying to get Jason through one more yard with a Krispy Kreme donut Jason reflects honestly on reaching 45 yards and 300K It's a strong reminder that sometimes the real story is not just the result, but how someone keeps showing up A Few Favourite Themes Move the body, shift the mind Jason's story is such a strong example of how movement can support mental health - not as a magic fix, but as one important part of a much bigger picture. Running is not always automatically healthy Jason talks honestly about how he once used running to create physical pain because it felt easier than emotional pain. That honesty matters. Community changes everything Backyard and frontyard ultras bring people together in such a unique way. For Jason, that connection is a huge part of why he loves this format. Presence is a skill Jason's whole approach is about staying where he is - not drifting into the chair, the next lap, the finish, the past or the future. Crew are everything Jason's team kept problem-solving long after things got messy. Food, fuel, encouragement, tough love, donuts - they were all in. Listen In For Jason's childhood in Gisborne His early love of sport and wanting to run like Carl Lewis His experience with mental health challenges from a young age How running re-entered his life at 44 Quitting smoking, then later quitting alcohol Why running became a catalyst, but not the whole answer His love of Backyard and Frontyard Ultras Why he doesn't set a hard target His rule: if he starts a lap, he finishes it Ryder's crew update while Jason is asleep Jason battling stomach issues around yard 20 Honey, lollies, carb mix and Organic Performance The raw moment where Jason is struggling to eat before heading back out The Krispy Kreme donut attempt Timing out on yard 46 Finishing 45 yards and around 300 kilometres What Jason learned about nutrition, taste fatigue and future events Why he can walk away from the event without getting stuck in “should have” Mentioned In This Episode Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Ultra Series Australia Shaun Kaesler Crazy Running Man Ryder Jess / Jason's nutritionist Organic Performance Reds Backyard Ultra / Frontyard Ultra format Jason's mental health charity and mentoring work Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Melbourne Frontyard Ultra Event Website: https://www.melbournefyu.com.au/ Interested in the 2027 Melbourne Frontyard Ultra? Entries are open now for Saturday 1 May 2027 - and if 2026 is anything to go by, it's going to be bigger, better, and likely to sell out. Enter here: https://www.melbournefyu.com.au/

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Moving abroad is exciting, transformative, and often romanticised. But what about the friendships that quietly change along the way?In Part 1 of our three-part miniseries, What Nobody Tells You About Moving Abroad, we unpack the realities of maintaining meaningful friendships across time zones while building a new life in a different country.From missing milestone moments like weddings and new babies, to learning how to show up through voice notes, calendar reminders, and intentional check-ins, we explore the quiet grief, unexpected growth, and evolving dynamics of long-distance friendships.We also share practical lessons on building community abroad: from finding your anchor, saying yes to uncomfortable opportunities, and investing deeply in the relationships that matter most.Whether you're living overseas, considering a move abroad, or navigating friendships through a season of change, this episode is a reminder that meaningful relationships don't survive by default, they survive by design.In this episode, we explore:

Mud puddles, imagination, movement, messes… and why it all matters.Have you ever watched your child jump into a mud puddle, build an elaborate imaginary world, climb higher than you expected, or spend hours creating games out of things that weren't even toys?If so, you've witnessed something powerful.Because what looks like "just play" is actually some of the most important work of childhood.In a world filled with packed schedules, screens, structured activities, and pressure to constantly achieve, it can be easy to forget something simple:Kids need space to be kids.In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Miniseries, Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller explore why play, imagination, movement, exploration, and even a little messiness are essential parts of healthy child development.Because play isn't a distraction from learning.It's learning.It's how children develop creativity, confidence, resilience, problem-solving skills, and trust in their own abilities.In this thoughtful and encouraging conversation, Celia and Dr.Kailey unpack why modern parenting culture often makes us feel like we need to supervise, structure, and optimize every moment and why giving children more opportunities for unstructured play may actually be one of the greatest gifts we can offer them.In this episode, you'll hear:Why play is one of the most important tools for healthy childhood developmentHow imagination, creativity, and pretend play help children make sense of the worldWhy movement, exploration, and hands-on experiences are critical for learningWhat "risky play" really means—and why it isn't the same as unsafe playHow children build confidence by testing limits and solving problems on their ownWhy boredom can actually spark creativity and independenceThe difference between protecting children and overprotecting themSimple ways to create more opportunities for free play in everyday lifeOne of the most powerful reminders in this episode:Children don't need every moment planned, managed, or optimized. They need room to explore, imagine, create, and discover who they are.That doesn't mean ignoring safety.It doesn't mean letting chaos take over.And it definitely doesn't mean stepping away from your role as a parent.It means trusting that childhood itself has value.Because mud puddles teach lessons.Imagination builds skills.Movement strengthens minds and bodies.And sometimes the moments that look the least productive are the ones helping our children grow the most.If you've ever worried about giving your child enough freedom, struggled to balance safety with independence, or wondered whether unstructured play really matters, this episode offers practical insights and reassuring reminders that can help you approach parenting with greater confidence.Tune in to this episode of Raising Eyebrows your weekly dose of sanity in a world full of parenting noise.We're so glad you're here.To stay connected with Celia Kibler, follow @beabetterparentdotcom and explore more support through the Be A Better Parent Skool community at skool.com/beabetterparent.You can also connect with Dr. Kailey Buller at @vitalswithdrbuller for thoughtful, evidence-based support around motherhood, family health, and raising children with confidence.And if you want parenting support right when real life is happening, be sure to download the Be A Better Parent app. It offers on-demand guidance, practical tools, and real-time support to help you respond with more calm, clarity, and confidence right when you need it most.

We all know Edith Cowan – first woman elected to an Australian parliament – graces out $50 note. But did you know she was shaped by a traumatic childhood?In 1876, her father, the prominent colonial settler and explorer Kenneth Brown, shot her stepmother dead. This was a crime that shocked Western Australia – and one whose elements are all too common 150 years later.In Part One of this new miniseries, we look at the forces that shaped Kenneth, from Frontier War violence to his tilt at the Melbourne Cup.If you're in danger from domestic violence, call Triple 0.National Domestic Family and Sexual Violence Counselling ServiceTel: 1 800 737 732https://1800respect.org.au LifelineTel: 131 114https://www.lifeline.org.au/Aidan Kelly's research is here:https://freopedia.org/Kenneth_BrownSupport Forgotten Australia for a few bucks per month for ad-free early and exclusive bonus episodes and the chance to win prizes.Patreon: patreon.com/forgottenaustraliaApple: apple.co/forgottenaustraliaEmail: forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.comCheck out my books!They'll Never Hold Me:https://www.booktopia.com.au/they-ll-never-hold-me-michael-adams/book/9781923046474.htmlThe Murder Squad:https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781923046504.htmlHanging Ned Kelly:https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.htmlAustralia's Sweetheart:https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What makes a home staging business truly sellable?Many home stagers assume that if their calendar is full, their inventory is moving, and revenue is strong, their business must be valuable to a buyer. But what if that's not the whole story?In this episode of The Real Women Real Business Podcast mini-series, How to Sell Your Home Staging Business, Shauna Lynn Simon breaks down one of the most important concepts business owners need to understand before they ever think about selling: a busy business is not always a sellable business.Listeners will learn how buyers evaluate a home staging business differently than owners do, why owner-operated and owner-dependent are not the same thing, and what creates confidence or concern during the sale process. Shauna Lynn also shares the five key things every buyer needs to believe before they are willing to invest in a business, along with practical questions that can help owners identify hidden risks and opportunities within their company today.Whether selling is years away or simply an option you'd like to preserve, this episode will help you build a stronger, more transferable, and more valuable business now while preparing for whatever comes next.If this episode sparks questions about your own business, be sure to grab the free Sell Ready ebook and continue following this series as Shauna Lynn explores the numbers, systems, inventory, and buyer conversations that influence business value and saleability.Timestamps:(00:08) - (04:42) - Why a busy staging business is not always a sellable business(04:43) - (09:21) - How buyers evaluate your business differently than you do(09:22) - (13:33) - The difference between owner operated and owner dependent(13:34) - (18:53) - The five things a buyer needs to believe before they buy(18:54) - (23:36) - Why your business needs a clear, transferable story(23:37) - (25:15) - Free sell-ready resources and what buyers care about nextResources:Get your "Is Your Home Staging Business Sellable?" ebook free when you use promo code SELL100: https://slsacademy.com/sellreadyLearn more about the Sell Your Staging Business Bootcamp (and claim your spot): https://slsacademy.com/sellyourbizRead the blog on the 4 Different Types of Business Buyers: https://www.slsacademy.com/how-to-sell-your-staging-business-buyer-types/

The books or articles quoted in my commentary are:  The Eucharist and Human Liberation - Tissa Balasuriya  Poverty as Resistance - Adrian G R Scott  Available at https://adriangrscott.com/product/poetry-as-resistance/      

Could your home staging business be sold if life, burnout, or a major opportunity forced you to make a move sooner than expected?In this first episode of a special mini-series for home stagers, How to Sell Your Home Staging Business, Shauna Lynn Simon opens an important conversation for stagers who have wondered what happens to their business when they are ready to step away. She explains why exit readiness is not the same as selling, and why preparing now can make a staging business stronger, more profitable, and easier to run today.Listeners will learn why buyer-ready financials, transferable systems, clean processes, inventory clarity, and owner independence matter long before a sale is on the table. Shauna Lynn also reframes business value through a buyer's lens, helping owners understand what makes a staging business appealing, what can weaken buyer confidence, and why waiting until selling feels urgent can leave money behind.Tune in to start thinking more strategically about the business you are building, whether you plan to sell soon, years from now, or never.Timestamps:(00:09) - (04:48) - Why exit readiness matters before you are ready to sell(04:49) - (09:27) - The exit readiness test every staging business owner should ask(09:28) - (14:00) - Why waiting until you have to sell can cost you money and leverage(14:01) - (20:59) - What buyers are really looking for when they evaluate a staging business(21:00) - (27:55) - The five key areas that make a staging business more sellable(27:56) - (31:31) - How exit readiness can make your business stronger even if you never sell Resources:Get your "Is Your Home Staging Business Sellable?" ebook free when you use promo code SELL100: https://slsacademy.com/sellreadyLearn more about the Sell Your Staging Business Bootcamp (and claim your spot): https://slsacademy.com/sellyourbiz

In Dear Future APP mini-series episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, if you are a preceptor of students the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty (NONPF) has resources for you! NONPF Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mary Beth Bigley joins NPACE Executive Director Terri Schmitt to discuss resources and why supporting preceptors is so important to the future of the NP profession. We dive into the pivotal role of preceptors in nurse practitioner education and explore how NONPF supports both faculty and students. Dr. Bigley shares her insights on the challenges faced by new educators and the importance of clinical placements for advanced practice students. We also discuss the latest initiatives at NONPF, including resources for preceptors and the emerging focus on diagnostic reasoning in clinical practice. Join us for an enlightening conversation that underscores the significance of mentorship and continuous education in shaping the future of healthcare.

By The Power of Grayskull! It's a double dose of Masters of the Universe with this late entry to Movie "May"hem 2026!  First, it's a review of the original Masters of the Universe mini series from DC Comics released in 1982! Then it's the review of the new Masters of the Universe movie starring Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes and Jared Leto!   Host: Andy Larson Co Hosts: Chad Smith & JA Scott   Get all of your comic book supplies at 10% off by using Promo Code LCSPOD at Checkout: www.bcwsupplies.com   Click to get all your Last Comic Shop Podcast gear & support the shop!

In this episode of the RSNA RadioGraphics team podcast mini-series, Dr. Jason Cai interviews our guest, Dr. Laura Oleaga, a neuroradiologist at the Hospital Clinic Barcelona, about her insights on the rewards and challenges of an academic radiology path. She discusses the key responsibilities, necessary skills, and mindsets, as well as tips for finding the right mentors. Whether you're interested in education, research, or leadership roles, Dr. Oleaga provides valuable guidance to help trainees make an informed decision about their future career direction.

In the thrilling finale of our Merkers Mine series, we confront the uncomfortable arithmetic of the Third Reich's stolen wealth. While the Allies recovered an astonishing 250 tons of gold at Merkers, hundreds of millions of dollars in looted Nazi gold remain completely unaccounted for to this day. Could a portion of this missing fortune have ended up deep inside a desert mountain in southern New Mexico?. To answer this, we explore the highly secretive post-war world of Operation Paperclip, which brought former Nazi rocket scientists and hundreds of train cars filled with V2 rocket components from the exact same German region as the Merkers mine directly to the White Sands Missile Range.This massive, chaotic logistical operation may have provided the perfect Trojan horse to smuggle stolen wealth into the United States. We delve into the tantalizing, controversial theory that diverted Nazi bullion was shipped alongside the rocket parts, meticulously concealed in crates falsely labeled as Volkswagen engines that were calibrated to match the exact weight of a real engine. The destination for these mysterious crates was White Sands—the home of Victorio Peak, a mountain already famous for a legendary Spanish gold discovery made by Doc Noss years earlier.The historical anomalies surrounding this peak are impossible to ignore. When two airmen secretly entered Victorio Peak in 1958, they didn't describe finding crude, centuries-old Spanish colonial ingots; they reported seeing modern, smelted, brick-shaped gold bullion stacked in orderly, military-style pyramids. Tying this massive web together is a chilling final revelation: Leland Howard, the powerful U.S. Treasury official sent to Frankfurt to oversee the captured Merkers gold in 1945, is the exact same man who later orchestrated the military's top-secret excavations and the suppression of the Noss family claims at Victorio Peak. The prelude is now complete. Join us as we close the book on the Merkers Mine and prepare to step fully into the enduring mystery of the Noss Gold.

Because the conversations we have around food today can shape the way our children think about themselves for years to come.Have you ever encouraged your child to clean their plate, offered dessert as a reward, or made a casual comment about your own weight without thinking much of it?Most parents have.The truth is, many of the messages we send about food are messages we inherited ourselves. We often repeat them with the best intentions—without realizing how deeply they can influence our children's relationship with food, their bodies, and even their self-worth.In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Miniseries, Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller tackle a topic that affects every family: the powerful connection between food, emotions, body image, and the messages children absorb from the adults around them.Because children are always listening.They're listening when we talk about food.They're listening when we talk about our bodies.And they're learning from what we do just as much as what we say.In this thoughtful and eye-opening conversation, Celia and Dr. Kailey explore how parents can create a healthier, more positive environment around food without turning meals into battles, rewards, punishments, or sources of shame.Why children's bodies naturally change and grow in different ways throughout childhoodHow comments about weight, appearance, and food can impact a child's self-imageThe difference between encouraging healthy eating and creating unhealthy pressure around foodWhy parents decide what and when food is served, while children decide if and how much they eatPractical ways to introduce new foods without creating power strugglesHow curiosity and play can make mealtimes less stressful and more enjoyableWhy food should not become the primary reward for good behaviorSimple ways to help children build a positive relationship with food and their bodiesOne of the most important reminders in this episode:Food is not something children need to earn, fear, or feel guilty about.It's nourishment.It's connection.It's part of family life.And when we remove pressure, shame, and judgment, we create space for healthier habits and healthier relationships.That doesn't mean every meal will be perfect.It doesn't mean your child will suddenly love broccoli.And it definitely doesn't mean parenting around food becomes easy overnight.But it does mean you can approach these conversations with more confidence, more understanding, and a lot less stress.If you've ever worried about picky eating, body image, emotional eating, or the messages your child is receiving about food, this episode offers practical guidance and reassuring reminders that can help you move forward with greater clarity.Tune in to this episode of Raising Eyebrows your weekly dose of sanity in a world full of parenting noise.We're so glad you're here.To stay connected with Celia Kibler, follow @beabetterparentdotcom and explore more support through the Be A Better Parent Skool community at skool.com/beabetterparent.You can also connect with Dr. Kailey Buller at @vitalswithdrbuller for thoughtful, evidence-based support around motherhood, family health, and raising children with confidence.And if you want parenting support right when real life is happening, be sure to download the Be A Better Parent app. It offers on-demand guidance, practical tools, and real-time support to help you respond with more calm, clarity, and confidence right when you need it most.

A haunting maritime tragedy retold through gripping drama and expert insight.In this episode of Review It Yourself, we dive deep into the powerful Polish mini-series Heweliusz—a dramatisation of one of the most devastating maritime disasters in European history. Joined by special guest Jamie from Old Shipping Lines, this episode blends historical analysis, storytelling critique, and real-world maritime expertise for a truly compelling listen.A gripping true story beneath the wavesThe series explores the tragic sinking of the Jan Heweliusz ferry, which capsized on 14th January 1993—still considered the worst maritime disaster in Polish history, with only a handful of survivors .From the very first episode, the show establishes a sombre and haunting tone, capturing not just the disaster itself, but the human cost—families grieving, survivors haunted, and investigators searching for answers. The narrative cleverly shifts through timelines, gradually revealing the truth behind what happened .What we discuss in this episodeJamie brings his deep maritime knowledge to the conversation, helping unpack the realism behind the show and the real-life events that inspired it.Expect discussion on:The accuracy of the ship's portrayal and conditions onboardThe political and institutional pressures surrounding the disasterThemes of accountability, secrecy, and systemic failureThe emotional impact on victims, families, and investigatorsHow the series builds tension across its five-episode structureThe conversation also explores how the show handles complex topics like blame and cover-ups, with particular attention to how institutions may shift responsibility rather than confront systemic issues .Why this series stands outHeweliusz isn't just another disaster drama—it's a slow-burn investigation into truth, responsibility, and memory. The series balances technical realism with emotional storytelling, making it both informative and deeply affecting.Jamie highlights how the show captures the reality of maritime disasters, from ship conditions to decision-making under pressure, while also pointing listeners to further resources for a deeper understanding of the tragedy.About our guest: Jamie – Old Shipping LinesJamie runs the Old Shipping Lines YouTube channel, where he explores maritime history, ship disasters, and detailed breakdowns of real-world incidents. His content includes in-depth analysis and even visual reconstructions of how disasters unfolded.

Michael interviews Kevin Dau, pastor for discipleship and counseling at Hespeler Baptist Church in Cambridge, Ontario, and a practicum instructor for Heritage College and Seminary's master's level biblical counseling certificate. Dau contrasts professional counseling with pastoral counseling, where caring becomes more personal and multifaceted because counselees are also part of church life, increasing stress and highlighting human limits. Using Galatians 6:1–3, Exodus 18, and themes from Psalms, they discuss bearing one another's burdens while watching for temptation, pride, and burnout, and the need for accountability, peer support, and sometimes personal counseling for counselors. They emphasize proactive self-care, ordinary means of grace, recognizing stress signals (affect and effectiveness), building a church culture of vulnerability, and regularly asking trusted observers what they see and acting on it.00:00 Podcast intro and guest00:59 Kevin ministry roles02:10 Training counselors at Heritage03:38 Pastoral burdens and stress07:24 Needing care and counseling12:00 Accountability for shepherds18:12 Asking for help early20:34 Stress and means of grace24:55 Galatians warnings and humility26:28 Practical steps and closing

Mini Series: Dot Three - Consistency Beats Creativity In this mini series of Join Up Dots we explore the power of taking action before you feel ready, starting with the first messy "dot" that most people are too afraid to make, then learning how to read the signals from what you've created and improve it, and finally reaching the moment where things stop feeling random and start forming momentum. This is where life begins to respond to you, not perfectly, but enough to change everything. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode! #JoinUpDots #TakeAction #MindsetShift #EntrepreneurLife #StartBeforeReady

In this miniseries that we're splicing into the (Re)Play It Forward Series, we are going "off campus" to dive into Amazon's newest show featuring young leads! Here we are covering Episodes 1 & 2. Next episode is already available on Patreon! Join to enjoy early releases & extras. CHECK IT OUT!'The Summer I Turned Pretty' loyalists? Need not worry. We are not switching gears & there is plenty to compare & contrast!

This is a bonus episode from the Patreon feed, TIYA After Dark! Head to patreon.com/thisisyourafterlife to hear all the other After Dark episodes for just $5 a month.I asked, subscribers voted, and we're doing it: watching all seven Andrei Tarkovsky feature films this summer! Here's an "episode zero" for this bonus miniseries, in which I explain the genesis of the idea, my approach, and my general insecurities for good measure. This thing is so new I didn't even have the name "Podcasting in Time" until writing this blurb after recording. Real-time creative process!Enjoy, chime in on Patreon with your thoughts, and get ready for the first episode of Podcasting in Time by watch Tarkovsky's 1962 debut, Ivan's Childhood.Support the show and get the TIYA After Dark feed on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thisisyourafterlifeFollow/contact This Is Your Afterlife:https://thisisyourafterlife.com/https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourafterlife/thisisyourafterlifepodcast@gmail.comMusic by TIYA house band Lake Mary:https://lakemary.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/chaz.prymek/Artwork by Matt Sage:https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsage/

In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, Bill Valavanis joins us to talk about the continued growth of the American Bonsai Society New Talent Contest and its role in shaping the future of American bonsai. We discuss the importance of education, demonstrations, and outreach, and how bringing bonsai into colleges and public spaces can help inspire the next generation of artists.The video version is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coming soon.Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are ⁠⁠⁠coming soon.See you in the next episode!Guest Info:More info on Bill Valavanis can be found on his website here. Sponsor Info: This episode is sponsored by our co-host via the Kevin Faris moving sale of bonsai pottery, tools, and trees. View these items at In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA in-person, or online (shipping available) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠invivobonsai.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.InVivoBonsai.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and navigate to the consignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pottery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ pages.Mailbag submissions/Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW BT DISCORD Chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BT Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Pod:Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends, you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us through Spotify subscriptions or by sponsoring an episode (contact us directly for that). All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc.Podcast Info:The Bonsai Time Podcast is hosted, edited, & produced by Kevin Faris, Ryan Huston, & Kelly Lui. We expect to post new interviews and reflections monthly! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and our email BonsaiTimePodcast@gmail.com.Submit questions or pictures for future Bonsai Brainstorm episodes to our email, social media DMs, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Audio editing of this episode and music are by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SoundCloud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BandCamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Host info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ryan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a former bonsai apprentice of Elandan Gardens and current operator of In Vivo Bonsai nursery and educational operation in Columbus, OH. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kevin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a bonsai practitioner/teacher now living in Massachusetts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a newer bonsai artist volunteering and studying especially in the Los Angeles area.More Bonsai Projects by Ryan:Read more about bonsai on his blog and learn more about his educational services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find Ryan's online-available bonsai products, seeds, tools, etc. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Each seed kit sold comes with my full 10-year bonsai-from-seed guide.Find Ryan on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠as well if you need more bonsai in your feed.Also, check out some of my video editing work for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Puget Sound Bonsai Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Columbus Bonsai Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s demonstration archives.

Mini Series - Dot Two Success Leaves Clues In this episode of Join Up Dots, we explore how to strengthen your first messy "dot" by studying what's already working in the world around you. Instead of guessing or trying to reinvent the wheel, success comes from observing others, spotting patterns, and learning the simple clues that already exist. When you stop trying to figure it all out alone and start researching real examples, clarity replaces confusion and your actions become more effective and focused. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode! #JoinUpDots #SuccessClues #StartNow #EntrepreneurMindset #TakeAction

Vagal Rounds Link Vagus Mojo Webinar Link Vagal Taping Link This episode of the Stop Chasing Pain mini podcast Dr. Perry talks about the Vagus nerve, the most important nerve in the entire body to control inflammation. He shows you what causes vagus dysfunction, and where the Vagus nerve can have some issues. Also some things you can do to feel better. If you wanna learn more about how your body heals itself, this is a great show to listen to.

In this episode, Coach JC shares with you a mini series - YOUR WORDS ARE PROGRAMMING YOUR LIFE! - PART THREE- YOUR WORDS EFFECT YOUR PERFORMANCE. Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life, and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy, Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose-driven, passion-filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast, Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of the Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest who is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly, coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.THEWINALLDAY.com If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Have you ever found yourself negotiating over shoes, brushing teeth, bedtime… and suddenly wondered how your child became the one calling the shots?You're definitely not alone. And if parenting has felt like a constant tug-of-war between wanting to raise independent kids and trying to keep the peace at home, this conversation is for you.In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Miniseries, Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller tackle one of parenting's biggest questions:How do you give your kids independence and responsibility… without accidentally handing over leadership of the whole house?Because children absolutely need choices.They need chances to practice responsibility.They need room to grow, make mistakes, and build confidence.But they also need loving boundaries, clear direction, and parents who can lead with calm confidence.In this warm and practical conversation, Celia and Dr. Kailey share real-life examples and simple strategies to help parents create more cooperation at home without power struggles, constant repeating, or feeling like every little thing turns into a battle.How to give kids choices without turning every moment into a negotiationWhy clear boundaries actually help children feel safer and more securePractical ways to handle brushing teeth, cleanup, school mornings, and transitions with less resistanceWhy routines help children feel more confident and capableHow praise and encouragement build responsibility and independenceWhy not every parenting moment needs correcting and how to stop nitpickingEasy ways to bring more fun, connection, and cooperation into your everyday routinesOne of the most powerful reminders in this episode:Your child can absolutely have a voice in your home but you are still the team leader.That doesn't mean parenting has to feel rigid.It doesn't mean being harsh.And it definitely doesn't mean getting everything perfect.It means creating a home where your child feels heard, respected, and empowered while still knowing they can count on you for leadership, consistency, and connection.And if parenting has felt overwhelming lately, this episode is also a reminder that you are allowed to learn as you go.No guilt.No perfection.Just practical tools, thoughtful conversations, and encouragement from two parents who understand how real parenting actually feels.Tune in to this episode of Raising Eyebrows your weekly dose of sanity in a world full of parenting noise.We're so glad you're here.To stay connected with Celia Kibler, follow @beabetterparentdotcom and explore more support through the Be A Better Parent Skool community at skool.com/beabetterparent.You can also connect with Dr. Kailey Buller at @vitalswithdrbuller for thoughtful, evidence-based support around motherhood, family health, and raising children with confidence.And if you want parenting support right when real life is happening, be sure to download the Be A Better Parent app. It offers on-demand guidance, practical tools, and real-time support to help you respond with more calm, clarity, and confidence right when you need it most.

In this episode of the Bonsai Time Podcast, John Kim joins us to share his perspective on the American Bonsai Society New Talent Contest and the future of bonsai in America. We talk about creativity, personal growth through bonsai, and the importance of supporting and encouraging emerging artists within the community.The video version is ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠coming soon.Show notes, relevant pictures, and links are ⁠⁠⁠coming soon.See you in the next episode!Guest Info:More info on John Kim can be found ⁠here⁠ and his tool brand Joshua Roth can be found here.Sponsor Info: This episode is sponsored by our co-host via the Kevin Faris moving sale of bonsai pottery, tools, and trees. View these items at In Vivo Bonsai of Columbus, Ohio, USA in-person, or online (shipping available) at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠invivobonsai.etsy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.InVivoBonsai.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and navigate to the consignment ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠pottery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ pages.Mailbag submissions/Community:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠NEW BT DISCORD Chat⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BT Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support the Pod:Anytime you listen, subscribe, rate us, or share us with friends, you help keep us motivated to keep making episodes for you all! If you want to take it to the next level, you can also help keep the podcast going by donating to us through Spotify subscriptions or by sponsoring an episode (contact us directly for that). All donations go back into the podcast such as for our web hosting, recording gear expenses, etc.Podcast Info:The Bonsai Time Podcast is hosted, edited, & produced by Kevin Faris, Ryan Huston, & Kelly Lui. We expect to post new interviews and reflections monthly! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and our email BonsaiTimePodcast@gmail.com.Submit questions or pictures for future Bonsai Brainstorm episodes to our email, social media DMs, or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Audio editing of this episode and music are by MIDICANCER. Find more music by them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SoundCloud⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BandCamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Host info:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ryan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a former bonsai apprentice of Elandan Gardens and current operator of In Vivo Bonsai nursery and educational operation in Columbus, OH. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kevin ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠is a bonsai practitioner/teacher now living in Massachusetts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelly⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a newer bonsai artist volunteering and studying especially in the Los Angeles area.More Bonsai Projects by Ryan:Read more about bonsai on his blog and learn more about his educational services ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Find Ryan's online-available bonsai products, seeds, tools, etc. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Each seed kit sold comes with my full 10-year bonsai-from-seed guide.Find Ryan on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠as well if you need more bonsai in your feed.Also, check out some of my video editing work for the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Puget Sound Bonsai Association⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Columbus Bonsai Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠'s demonstration archives.

Mini Series - You Want The First Ugly Dot To FAIL In this episode of Join Up Dots we explore the power of the "first dot" — that awkward, messy first action most people avoid. From posting your first offer to launching imperfect ideas, the real shift happens when you stop consuming and start doing. Through stories of failed projects and repeated attempts, we uncover why early "failures" are actually feedback, not endings. Progress isn't about getting it right first time, it's about building momentum one imperfect step at a time. Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your feedback helps us reach more people and continue bringing you valuable content. See you in the next episode! #JoinUpDots #TakeAction #MindsetShift #StartBeforeReady #EntrepreneurLife

In this episode, Coach JC shares with you a mini series - YOUR WORDS ARE PROGRAMMING YOUR LIFE! - PART TWO - YOUR WORDS SHAPE YOUR FOCUS. Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life, and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy, Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose-driven, passion-filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast, Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of the Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest who is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly, coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.THEWINALLDAY.com If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Mike welcomes Jeemin Moon to discuss an eschatological perspective on mental health, trauma, and resurrection hope. Moon shares updates about directing the biblical care and counseling studies program at Heritage College and Seminary, implementing ABC Level One (Equip to Counsel) for fourth-year students, and completing PhD comprehensive exams at Southern Seminary while writing a dissertation on a biblical theology of shame and God's covering. He explains why he taught on resurrection for a forthcoming book project, then reads Hebrews 2:5–18 and connects it to trauma, distinguishing traumatic events from being “traumatized,” and emphasizing Jesus' resurrection ministry to sufferers. They encourage trauma sufferers to interpret painful narratives through Scripture's meta-story, citing Isaiah 43 and Psalm 84 about God redeeming wilderness and valleys of tears into springs.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:22 Meet Jeemin Moon01:26 PhD Work on Shame03:01 Training Counselors at Heritage05:07 Why Focus on Resurrection06:06 Reading Hebrews Two08:40 Trauma Defined Light and Darkness11:40 Traumatic Events vs Traumatized14:46 Resurrection Hope in the Valley17:15 Redeeming the Past Story19:56 Host Reflection and Encouragement22:41 Final Thanks and Sendoff

In this episode, Coach JC shares with you a mini series - YOUR WORDS ARE PROGRAMMING YOUR LIFE! - PART ONE - YOUR WORDS SHAPE YOUR IDENTITY. Coach JC believes every person deserves the opportunity to WIN in life, and through his WIN ALL DAY Playbook and Academy, Coach JC and his team help high performers build purpose-driven, passion-filled lives and highly profitable personal brands. In the WIN ALL DAY Podcast, Coach JC drops a daily WINNING Word of the Day (Mon-Fri) and once a month interviews a guest who is representing what WINNING looks like! The podcast will inspire you, motivate you, encourage you, empower you and most importantly, coach you to WIN ALL DAY - to live a life of passion, fueled by purpose! Have a question you'd like Coach JC to answer on a future WIN ALL DAY episode? Submit it as a message on our social media accounts:   https://www.instagram.com/thecoachjc/ https://www.facebook.com/WINALLDAYWITHCOACHJC   Subscribe to the WIN ALL DAY podcast and leave a review for a chance to win some FREE WIN ALL DAY merchandise or even a coaching session with Coach JC each month.   Be sure to join Coach JC's VIP email list, download our free resources and learn more about WIN ALL DAY and Coach JC at  www.CoachJC.com    Learn more about what we do at www.THEWINALLDAY.com If you're ready to personally develop, become your best, and get certified to serve others while building a powerful personal brand business... Then it's time to become a WIN ALL DAY Certified Coach. Master the mindset. Live the mission. Monetize your message. We equip and certify WINNERS just like you to take your story, your purpose and your passion and give it back to the world as a coach and get paid to do it! So if you're ready to go from being a winner… to a certified WINNING WIN ALL DAY COACH… Head over to www.WinAllDayCertified.com  right now and apply. Your next level is waiting. Let's build YOU, your brand, your business, and your legacy.

Barbera is one of Italy's most widely planted red grapes and an essential part of Piemontese wine culture. It is native to the Monferrato hills, where it has been grown for centuries and important to the overall wine landscape of the region. Adaptable, drought-resistant, and capable of producing everything from bright, food-friendly, everyday wines to serious oak-aged bottles, Barbera has spread beyond its homeland — to California, Argentina, Australia and more. A grower's and winemaker's favorite grape for its easygoing nature in the vineyard and the winery, in the glass, Barbera takes many forms. From acidic and fruity to oaked with darker fruit and spice, it is food-friendly, pairing with everything from braised meat to pizza.   As in all the grape miniseries, I cover the DNA of the grape (a fairly recent discovery and kind of a funny story), its history, its behavior in the vineyard and winery, aromas and flavors of the grape and regions in Italy and abroad that make Barbera.  Much has happened with Barbera since I last discussed it in 2018 -- take a listen and hear the latest!    Full show notes and all back episodes are on Patreon. Join the community today! www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople _______________________________________________________________   This show is brought to you by my exclusive sponsor, Wine Access – THE place to discover your next favorite bottle. To celebrate the impending end of our partnership, Go to wineaccess.com/wfnp and use coupon code WFNP26 to get a discount of 10% if you've never ordered before!  

In this episode of the Friends of NPACE Podcast, we dive into the crucial topic of patient assessment with Dr. Efrat Lamandre, an expert in advanced practice provider education. Together, we explore the innovative eg Prep program, designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world clinical practice. Dr. Lamandre shares insights on how to think like a clinician, emphasizing the importance of patient history and assessment techniques tailored to common chief complaints. We discuss practical strategies for effective documentation and clinical reasoning that can empower new practitioners in their rotations and early careers. Join us for an engaging conversation that aims to enhance the skill sets of nurse practitioners and other advanced practice providers.

The books or articles quoted in my commentary are:  The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth that Could Change Everything: Brian D McLaren Any reflections, comments, thoughts, and perhaps your own idea of a retelling in your setting, please send them to me at theanxiouspoetspodcast@gmail.com You can read the text and see accompanying material on my Substack - https://adriangrscott.substack.com  

We have a very special episode for you today, as we unveil a project that we've been working on for months and is finally set to release next week: the next 4-part mini series produced by the Tackle Talk Podcast! In addition to giving you the full scoop on what you can expect from Tackle Talk over the next four weeks we'll also recap MLF's Heavy Hitters and more!     Tackle Talk is presented by:  The Rod Locker | www.therodlocker.com | Promo Code: TACKLETALKAMAY   Additional support provided by: Amped Outdoors | www.ampedoutdoors.com  Humminbird | www.humminbird.com Minn Kota | www.minnkotamotors.com

Here is an episode of Video Villa Entertainment I did with Logan for Stephen King's The Shining. The made-for-TV mini series that is very faithful to the book. Is it better or worse than Kubricks version? Listen and find out! https://youtu.be/eGR-lBb_jvM?si=0doK9PpqE3OQ8rMR

JR takes a look at the 2005 five issue mini series. It was one of writer Dan Slott's earliest takes on Spider-Man. Each issue picked up different decades where Spidey and the Torch teamed up. If you would like to see the video recording of this episode, here are the links on our youtube page. Horizontal Link for computer screens and TVs Vertical Link for Phones and Tablets Are you a Crawlspace patreon member? Sign up to support the site and get free stuff!  https://www.patreon.com/crawlspace Be sure to visit our main page at: http://www.spidermancrawlspace.com Be sure to follow us on social media Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialcrawlspace Twitter https://twitter.com/crawlspace101 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/officialcrawlspace/ Youtube https://www.youtube.com/spidermancrawlspace

Recording on the road at the Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition in Oakville, Ontario, Michael interviews biblical counselor Alysia Whiteside of Deep Roots Biblical Counseling. Whiteside shares her conversion in 2018, her interrupted plans to pursue medicine amid severe ulcerative colitis, multiple surgeries, and a permanent ileostomy, and how God redirected her into biblical counseling training and certifications. Her breakout topic, “Held But Not Yet Healed: Christ in the Midst of Physical and Mental Suffering,” frames chronic illness as “embodied suffering” that integrates physical, mental, and spiritual burdens and raises the question of who God is when healing does not come. Using Psalm 13, she explains a lament framework—turn, complain, ask, trust—leading to praise, emphasizing the “already but not yet” tension of hope amid suffering and encouraging sufferers and caregivers to write their own laments to rehearse God's character and respond faithfully.00:00 Welcome and Road Update01:30 Meet Alysia Whiteside02:26 Her Health Journey and Calling04:30 Training and Narsegesis06:14 Held But Not Yet Healed06:34 Reading Psalm 1308:29 Embodied Suffering and Hope12:18 Lament Framework Explained14:57 Trust and Gods Hesed19:05 Counseling the Stuck20:57 Write Your Own Lament23:26 Singing Joy in Suffering26:12 Encouragement for Chronic Pain27:16 Final Thanks and Wrap UpEpisode MentionsDeep Roots Biblical Counseling 

Charlotte Mason Inspired Mini-Series: Imparting Morals to Our Children with Liz Cottrill, Special Patreon Release   Proverbs 9:10 (NIV)  "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."   *Transcription Below*   Questions and Topics We Discuss: What are the benefits of reading and reading aloud and how can we prioritize making this a frequent rhythm in our homes? What do the Gospels teach us about God's view of children? As parents, if we focused on nothing else, what is your highest recommendation for cultivating a moral and righteous character in our children?   Liz Cottrill is mother of six and grandmother of fifteen who homeschooled for 35 years. For 17 years, Liz has worked with her daughter, Emily,  in their family-owned Living Books Library serving local homeschool families in northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia. For the past 25 years, Liz has been discovering and teaching about the beauty and purpose of a Charlotte Mason method of education. This led to the development of A Delectable Education podcast. In addition, she does personal consultations with homeschool families around the world. Her greatest passion outside of family and teaching about Charlotte Mason is developing and teaching women's Bible studies. Liz is a reading maniac and delights in spending time with her family and walking and biking with her husband.   Books Liz Mentioned: The Chronicles of Narnia Heidi Little House on the Prairie Series The Yearling Little Britches Series The Secret Garden Where the Red Fern Grows Little Women The Singing Tree The Little White Horse Books by Beverly Cleary and Carolyn Haywood   A Delectable Education Website   Living Books Library   Thank You to Our Sponsors: Chick-fil-A East Peoria and The Savvy Sauce Charities (and donate online here)   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV) Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”   Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”   Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”   Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”   John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”   Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”   *Transcription*   Music: (0:00 – 0:08)   Laura Dugger: (0:09 - 1:59) Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, where we have practical chats for intentional living. I'm your host, Laura Dugger, and I'm so glad you're here.   I want to say a huge thank you to today's sponsors for this episode, Chick-fil-A East Peoria and Savvy Sauce Charities.   Are you interested in a free college education for you or someone you know? Stay tuned for details coming later in this episode from today's sponsor, Chick-fil-A East Peoria. You can also visit their website today at Chick-fil-A.com forward slash East Peoria.   If you've been with us long, you know this podcast is only one piece of our nonprofit, which is the Savvy Sauce Charities. Don't miss out on our other resources. We have questions and content to inspire you to have your own practical chats for intentional living. And I also hope you don't miss out on the opportunity to financially support us through your tax-deductible donations. All this information can be found on our recently updated website, thesavvysauce.com.   Today is the final episode in our mini-series, where we've been learning the Charlotte Mason educational philosophy. And today we're going to tie it in with general parenting principles, all of which are rooted in scripture.   My guest is Liz Cottrill, and she has parented babies to adults, and she's also a grandmother. So, we have a lot to learn from her experience. Here's our chat.   Welcome to The Savvy Sauce, Liz.   Liz Cottrill: (1:59 - 2:03) Well, thank you so much for having me. I am just honored to be with you today.   Laura Dugger: (2:04 - 2:08) Will you just begin by sharing your testimony with us?   Liz Cottrill: (2:09 - 4:12) Well, it's kind of long, but I'll make it as short as I can. I grew up in an unbelieving family, but we were churchgoers. And when I was 12 years old, I put my trust in Christ.   After listening to a 17-year-old boy at a youth group meeting who presented the gospel so clearly for me that I understood and wanted to receive Christ. And then I met my husband in high school in German class. Actually, I don't remember very much German, but I was interested in him and he with me because we were Christians.   And we just got off on that foot together. And we have been married 46 years, always trying to put Christ first in our family and in our life. I have six children who are all grown now.   Two came to us by adoption later on in our life. And I have four married children with 15 grandchildren. And grand is just a minimal word for what they are.   I have been homeschooling for 37 years. I graduated my last child just this past spring, and it's been a long journey. It was illegal when I first began.   And I struggled to know the right path, you know, when and how and what subjects to teach and all of that. And a friend gave me a copy of Susan Schaefer McCauley's, For the Children's Sake, which I immediately gravitated to and started the narration way of teaching and using nature and art. But it really was another five years before I understood a lot more about Charlotte Mason and tried to implement more of her ideas.   And then when my grown daughter Emily, 15 years ago, started reading me her actual writings, it wasn't really until then that I started to understand her method.   Laura Dugger: (4:13 - 4:23) Well, and that's incredible. You mentioned it was illegal at that time to homeschool. And you've said before that you and your husband had never even heard of homeschooling when you met. Right.   Liz Cottrill: (4:23 - 6:15) So, how did you make that choice? You know, it's funny. I had my first child, and I remember a conversation with friends in the nursery at church when we were out of the service with our little ones.   And some of them were teachers, and they were talking about how it would be so wonderful if we could just keep our children out of public school and teach them Ourselves. And that put a little seed in my mind. And then I heard Dr. Dobson interview someone on homeschooling when she was about maybe two. And a year later, a friend took me to a kind of clandestine meeting of homeschool people with a national educator who was big on the idea. And we just decided that was the way we wanted to go. There were people that were actually being prosecuted for truancy and things like that when I started.   But we just wanted to be above board right from the beginning. So, I called the school board and just said, “I'm not going to send my child to school. I'm going to keep him at home, but I just want you to know he is being educated.”   Sorry. And so, you know, they didn't mind it. But I kind of marveled that I did that.   And I had to kind of beg, borrow and steal materials from friends who were ex-teachers and so on and didn't know really what I was about. I just remembered my own experience and tried to replicate that as best I could. And anyway, it was a process.   And by the time my fourth child was in school, there were absolutely no laws at all on the books about homeschooling in Michigan where we live. So, there had been several stages of them becoming more open to it over the 10 years since I started.   Laura Dugger: (6:16 - 6:44) Wow. And I love how that seed was planted through a conversation. And I've spoken with some mothers who have chosen to homeschool, and I've always been intrigued by this concept of morning time.   They say that they use that time to gather their children and read the Bible together. So, even broader than that, will you vision cast what type of healthy rhythm is available with Charlotte Mason's recommended schedule?   Liz Cottrill: (6:45 - 8:29) Well, she was a proponent of very short lessons, which for children under nine would be a maximum of 20 minutes long. And some of them are even shorter. And so school morning does run along at quite a little cliff because you're constantly changing pace.   But that is something that most six- and seven- and eight-year-olds love. And we do begin with Bible. And if you have children of multiple ages, the schedule broadens out for them.   I am not personally a big fan of the quote unquote morning time because all of her morning is together and separate and then together again. And what happens a lot of times when you have too long of a gathering of all ages is that the older children are then left with all the real hard toil at the end of the morning. And, you know, the little kids usually can only stand, you know, maybe half an hour at the most.   But we always sing a song and then had our Bible lesson, which Charlotte Mason has a wonderful plan for how to study Bible as a school subject so that they get to know the entire story from Genesis through Revelation. And then usually we have some poetry and then we just move into all our subjects, which vary from day to day. I mean, math and reading and things like that happen every day.   You know, some days we have art, some days we have geography, you know, all those things happen at various times through the week and not every single day. So, that helps you to cover a lot of ground in a week. That makes sense.   Laura Dugger: (8:30 - 8:36) That does. And so that may be the focus in the morning. And then what does that open up for the afternoon time?   Liz Cottrill: (8:36 - 9:43) So, afternoons are especially for young children, mostly free for them to play and explore and enjoy nature. There are some recommended activities that could occupy some of the afternoon hours, especially if you live in Michigan like I did. And we're snowed in much of the time in the winter months. ‍   But handicrafts and nature walks and reading and housework and things like that could be part of the afternoons. They're more open ended. They're not time limited the way school lesson mornings are.   So, it ushers in a sense of maybe a more leisurely pace in the afternoon, would you say? Yes. And, you know, you might say this afternoon after we come in from play or nature study, we're going to draw.   But there's no regulation that that has to end after 15 minutes or something. You know, some children get really involved in making up their own play or having a puppet show or just doing whatever they want with their free time. And they don't want to be curtailed, you know?   Laura Dugger: (9:44 - 9:56) Sure. And I'm wondering then for the mother, if she's the one doing the homeschooling, is that the time when you used it for lesson planning or preparing for the next day's work?   Liz Cottrill: (9:57 - 10:20) Or doing the laundry and getting dinner ready and all the other million things you have to do every day. Yeah, I usually encourage moms to take 10 minutes to plan for the next lesson day. And sometimes they get that done even before lunch so that when lunch happens, you know, basically their mind is off school and just on to all the other life that we have.   Laura Dugger: (10:21 - 10:29) Wow. And if this is new to someone and they hear 10 minutes to plan the next day's lessons, how is that possible?   Liz Cottrill: (10:32 - 11:06) Well, mostly because a lot of your lesson is already determined by the amount of time you have. There's only so much you can do in any lesson. A young child would have maybe 9 or 10 lessons in a morning.   But usually there's been some preplanning in the summer or before that school term starts. So, a lot of it, you already know what you're doing. And so, we're just specifically troubleshooting or figuring out what's going to happen the next day.   You know, so we give a right amount of math work or choose the vocabulary for the reading lesson or whatnot.   Laura Dugger: (11:07 - 11:41) Okay, that's helpful. And you say that your own education began when you were born into a family who loved and valued books. And Charlotte Mason is quoted saying, “The most common and the monstrous defect in the education of the day is that children fail to acquire the habit of reading.”   So, Liz, what are some of the benefits of both reading and reading aloud? And how can we prioritize making this a frequent rhythm in our homes?   Liz Cottrill: (11:43 - 15:13) I have to preface what I say by saying that this is a huge problem in our culture today. I don't know if you know that my daughter Emily and I started a library for homeschool families. And I have about 20,000 books in my library that we loan out to 40 to 50 families each year.   They have a membership, so they have access to wonderful books. But it wasn't long into this journey almost 20 years ago that I realized that most moms had not even read Little House on the Prairie. And very common children's books were a mystery to them because our culture has kind of lost the art of reading.   I think it's a pretty known fact that only one in four adults ever reads even one book in a year. And I guess books are critical to our culture. They're definitely integral to the whole education process of our children.   They can learn so much more through a whole book than they can through a few paragraphs in a textbook. And the bottom line is that you can't give your children what you don't love yourself. So, the best way to ensure that you make your child become a reader is to be a reader yourself.   So, children, I always say, have to be surrounded by books. There are even education studies out worldwide in all socioeconomic brackets that children who grew up in a home of 500 books or more automatically become readers as adults. I just think that's fascinating.   So, they need to be surrounded with books, but they need to see you reading. And we need to make time to read to them from the very youngest ages. They should be well into early chapter books by the time they ever start school.   And so, reading as a family is just a wonderful, enjoyable activity. I think that when I say they need to see you reading too, I just want to add that that doesn't mean on your phone. Because for all they know, you're looking at YouTube or Facebook or something like that.   I had a friend who said that she really woke up to this one day when her kids were running through the room and she was reading an actual book and her son stopped and said, what are you doing? It just shocked her because she was a reader, but she didn't often read from an actual book. I do think reading as a family builds a wonderful culture in your home.   It is one of the wonderful ways of keeping a family together. You have common jokes and insights and just conversations because of the things you've been reading together. And Charlotte Mason said that our books are our greatest teachers.   And I think that's because they fertilize a child's imagination. They give them so many ideas about the world that they just can't receive from TV or just our normal life. Reading really is the most countercultural thing that you can do.   It slows down our life, the pace that we all live at. It gives us time to spend together to relax. It brings a sense of peace in the home.   Just a lot of enjoyment to life. I can't imagine living without books.   Laura Dugger: (15:14 - 15:30) And Liz, I just get so excited to hear you describe all of this and some of the benefits and the culture that's added. Are there any other books you talked about? Little House on the Prairie.   Are there some other chapter books that you have especially fond memories of sharing with your family?   Liz Cottrill: (15:32 - 16:24) Well, it's no secret to the world, if anybody has ever heard me talk or read anything I've written, that Heidi by Johanna Sperry is probably my all-time favorite. I had my six-year-old daughter, my third daughter. I read it to all my kids.   I read all the books through to her over several weeks or whatnot. And at the end, she said, read it again as if it was a little picture book. And so, I just started it over again and we read it again. ‍ ‍   And then I promised her I'd read it to her every year while she was growing up. So, it's a precious book. I love Ralph Moody's Little Britches series for children and all the classic things, Anne of Green Gables and The Yearling.   And oh, my goodness, how many would you like me to say?   Laura Dugger: (16:25 - 16:29) Feel free to share a few more and I will put links to these in the show notes.   Liz Cottrill: (16:30 - 17:39) Well, the Narnia series and The Secret Garden, Where the Red Fern Grows, Little Women, The Singing Tree by Kate. It's pronounced Charity, S-E-R-E-D-Y. I could go on and on.   The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Gouge. Just dozens. And the fact is that great books are still being written today, but they're like a needle in a haystack.   And so, if you go back to books published before 1970, you are going to find just amazing books that still speak to children. Because adventures are always adventures to a child. They don't care if they were driving horse and buggy or old cars.   And books that children loved back in the last century, in the 20th century, it was the golden age of children's literature, they say. There were as many books published in the 1930 to 35 era as were in the previous 500 years for children. And it just grew from there.   Laura Dugger: (17:39 - 17:47) And there are a few reasons for that before 1970. Didn't that have to do with the library and with publishing houses?   Liz Cottrill: (17:48 - 18:40) Yes, the government passed an educational bill, 1964, I believe, President Johnson, that funded school libraries. So, all of a sudden, all of these small county schools and libraries that had very limited resources and had to be very picky and choosy about what books they put into their library had a flood of income. That produced a flood in the publishing houses of producing books of all kinds.   So, there is a lot of junk out there and unhelpful stuff. But the classics that I grew up on back in the 60s, Beverly Cleary and Carolyn Haywood and all the series they wrote for children are just timeless. My grandchildren still enjoy them, even though they like the latest and greatest, too.   Laura Dugger: (18:41 - 24:25) Sure, but that's helpful to have that context to realize that previously it used to be only the best of the best were able to be published. And that changed. And now a brief message from our sponsor.   Did you know you can go to college tuition-free just by being a team member at Chick-fil-A East Peoria? Yes, you heard that right. Free college education. All Chick-fil-A East Peoria team members in good standing are immediately eligible for a free college education through Point University. Point University is a fully accredited private Christian college located in West Point, Georgia.   This online, self-paced program includes 13 associate's degrees, 17 bachelor's degrees, and two master's programs, including an MBA. 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So, I think we all could see that learning to knit is great fine motor training for a child, but being able to make a handmade sweater for someone is serviceable and lovely.   But all kinds of things, woodworking, embroidery and sewing, paper folding and origami, clay modeling, weaving, all of these things, basically a child can start at the rudimentary stage and develop over the years. And there was a huge emphasis with Charlotte Mason that these crafts would then give children opportunity to help and serve others. So, if you know how to work well with your hands, you'll be able to help someone change a tire, or you will be able to make cookies or gifts for people who are sick or shut in or lonely.   Just you'll be a useful person. And she was very interested in the whole person, not just training the mind.   Laura Dugger: (25:46 - 26:02) And I would love to know, I'm sure there's a lot of brain science behind this, even like we know that movement and physical activity, that there is a mind-body connection and how that even unlocks emotions. So, I wonder what is freed up when we work with our hands?   Liz Cottrill: (26:03 - 27:04) One of the things for little children in school, because this was part of the morning lessons, the training process the first few years, as they get older, they work more in that free afternoon time we were talking about. But it gives them a rest from all the effort of paying attention and thinking through things in school. And then there are just the benefits that we all benefit from serving other people.   We all benefit when we are doing something productive and not just rambling around the house, bored and looking out the windows and causing mischief too. So, I think it benefits the mother in many ways, because the children are trained up to learn how to do chores and housework. So, the whole family can be working together.   They can learn how to garden together. That can be a handicraft, for example, that brings in food. And then they can learn to can as they get older.   And, you know, the sky is the limit.   Laura Dugger: (27:06 - 27:32) That's really helpful to hear. And regardless of schooling choice, there is another Charlotte Mason principle that we all may relate to in parenting in general. And she explains the principles of authority on the one hand and obedience on the other are natural, necessary and fundamental.   So, what can this look like in our parenting?   Liz Cottrill: (27:33 - 29:31) You know, she also said that we as parents are deputed as the authority of our children by God. And I think when we realize that this is a God given office that we hold and by authority, I know a lot of people recoil a bit in our day and age, but she meant that we were made by God to lead and guide and protect the children under our care. And children naturally look to us for those things, don't they?   So, when that relationship is understood and a parent is comfortable with the fact that they are the authority in their child's life, the children stay in that role most naturally, too. They respond with trust and obedience. So, loving leadership, you know, is not, as some people think when we say authority over your child, it is not like being overbearing and dictatorial and arbitrary or inconsistent.   And, you know, both ends of that spectrum are a disrespect of the child as made in the image of God. And as someone who God has entrusted to you to bring up, to know him. So, much of what is considered love in our era is just pure child centeredness or indulgence of the child.   We think that's love and love and discipline go hand in hand. And by discipline, I don't mean corporal punishment at all. I think there are many ways to guide a child that help them feel that security, that someone knows the boundaries, that I'm safe within this space.   I have a lot of freedom as long as I obey within these limits. I think we're all like that, right.   Laura Dugger: (29:32 - 29:45) Absolutely. And you parented six children. So, what insight do you have for helping us teach our children to distinguish between I want and I will?   Liz Cottrill: (29:46 - 32:01) And this was a very helpful thing when I started reading Charlotte Mason, to have her distinguish some of these things, because, you know, as parents, we can get into power struggles with our children because we tell them or ask them or prefer them to do a certain thing. And they just don't want to. So, she taught that the will is our decision maker.   It's what causes us to choose things. It's our independence. I can say yes to this or no to this.   Right. But this is sometimes a struggle, even for us adults. I mean, the candy bar is laying there.   You know, you shouldn't eat it, but you want to. So, we all have big and little struggles with what we want versus what we know we ought to do. And she said children should have a sense of ought that they should know there is a right and a wrong.   So, she talked about how we can teach our children what we should do is what helps the other person or gives them their due rights. But the will can get kind of weary of making a lot of decisions, too. And we all talk in our day and age about decision fatigue.   Right. And so, she taught parents to teach a practice with their children how to rest the will when it is in that struggle or turmoil of having to decide whether I will clean my room because mother has asked me. But I do not want to do this nasty job.   So, she said to teach them how to turn their thoughts momentarily to some other thing. Think about something pleasant and desirable that you love just for a moment and then return to the decision at hand, and you will discover that automatically your will is stronger and able to do what it ought to do instead of just what you want to do. And it's really the whole call of Christ on all of our lives.   You know, he said, follow me, lay down your life, don't serve yourself, but serve others. And those are hard things. But when we think of him and the joy of serving him, they become easier to us.   And so, we're beginning to train our children to that habit, too.   Laura Dugger: (32:02 - 32:32) And like you said, yes, that's beneficial to all of us. Charlotte Mason is also quoted saying, the question is not how much does the youth know when he has finished his education, but how much does he care? So, Liz, from your experience home educating many children, how can each of us bring up our own children so that they do care and they do desire to be lifelong learners?   Liz Cottrill: (32:33 - 35:10) I think first is to recognize that every child has an innate desire to learn. A baby is curious from day one, right? We just see them interested in everything.   They're interested in things we have long since forgotten about. They notice everything. And in Charlotte Mason's method of educating, the entire curriculum was called a feast because there were so many different kinds of things.   You know, it's like a big smorgasbord for learning. And I think that in itself builds a lot of care and interest. You know, I think it's also the way God gave us his word and his world and said, taste and see that the Lord is good.   So, when we let our children learn a little bit of this and a little bit of that, they are tasting all kinds of things and discovering new delights all the time and things they would never have noticed or been interested in otherwise. I think it is not pushing our children ever in school. We have very false ideas sometimes about the level a child should be at.   We think more is better all the time. And we're always either pushing or pulling them, dragging them through where they're not really quite ready. I think it's also not leaning on rewards or penalties when it comes to school subjects, especially.   They're maybe not the best idea of parenting in any arena, but knowledge, Charlotte Mason said, is delectable. All kinds of knowledge. And I think that this carries over outside of school to help a childcare is to talk about interesting things with them all the time.   I think in general; parents don't talk to their children a whole lot anymore. We don't have just conversations on other topics that are not currently the hot thing on social media or something.   Interesting your children in a lot of different things is like amending your garden soil in the spring, you know, adding lots of different things so that you ensure a good crop. I think that when you give your children a little of this and that, you are automatically appealing to their instinctive curiosity. And you're giving them the idea that there are dozens and hundreds of things to know and they pursue them then.   Laura Dugger: (35:11 - 35:43) Well, learning is such a value in part because we hope to grow wise and provide a home environment where our children can grow wise as well. And it makes me think of Proverbs 9 10 that says, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. So, how can we experience the Holy Spirit as our supreme educator and encourage our children in the same way?   Liz Cottrill: (35:44 - 37:01) Our children have a natural thirst for knowledge and truth. It's in the heart of every person who's made in God's image. And the spirit, of course, is the one who leads us into all truth.   There is no truth that is not God's truth. So, you stand as a teacher in Charlotte Mason's way of teaching. You are outside in a way you recognize that your child is the learner, and you are just presenting the lessons and the feast.   And it is amazing to see how the spirit does work in our children. One morning, this was brought home to me just personally by the Lord when I was reading the beginning of the book of Mark to my boys during our Bible lesson. And when I got to the phrase where John the Baptist says, “prepare the way of the Lord.” It was like the Holy Spirit tapped on my shoulder and said, “that is what you will be doing all morning.”   Because we don't know what God is going to use in their life. And the Holy Spirit does. So, I think it's a lot of trust that he is active and breathing life into our school lessons.   Laura Dugger: (37:02 - 37:03) I love that.   Liz Cottrill: (37:03 - 37:52) Prepare the way for the Lord. Yes. And, you know, we just are constantly amazed at what our children's insights into the scripture are.   But they have those insights when they're doing an art lesson and looking at a beautiful painting. They'll say, oh, this reminds me of or they receive instruction morally from their stories that they're reading. And even in geography and natural sciences, you know, they're seeing all the things God's made and it increases their wonder.   And, you know, the Holy Spirit speaks to them in all kinds of areas. So, I think allowing them to explore and engage, which, you know, traditional workbooks and textbooks do not allow for as much.   Laura Dugger: (37:53 - 38:37) Well, and even as you're speaking, it makes me think about Philippians 2:13, because you're talking about the part that is our part to do. But it also says, for God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. So, that is helpful to realize we can help prepare the way for the Lord.   But he's the one who's going to give us and our children the desire to obey and learn these things. Well, and kind of on that topic, what control do you believe that we as parents have to influence the divine life of our child?   Liz Cottrill: (38:39 - 40:38) Well, I think God, in all his wisdom, made parents to be the primary influence in our child's life. You know, Deuteronomy talks about to teach these things to your children while you walk and while you sit and while you lie down and all those things. I'm not quoting it exactly, of course, here.   But so, it's a way of life. We have our mind on God, and he is the center of our life. Our children are automatically going to assume that that is a normal way of being.   But, you know, to a baby, we actually are God to them. We control everything for their life. And so, they begin learning and they're going to have their view of the world and of God shaped by our attitude toward our children, by our behavior toward them, the way we care for them.   If God is our orientation, he's going to be there when we're having fun or even in our discipline moments. God is going to be our reference point as a family. So, they grow up in this culture where God is first, and we look to him and everything.   And I don't mean this means we have to talk to our children about God all the time, but I think it's a pattern of life. I also think that as parents, we teach our children much about God and how to live with him and others in the world. When we are humble Ourselves, when we go to our children, when we have offended them and ask their forgiveness, when we have behavior issues with them and we ask God for wisdom with our child.   We just bring prayer or his wisdom into situations naturally. And I think they just automatically assume or realize our reverence for God by our own demeanor, our own attitude toward God every day Ourselves.   Laura Dugger: (40:39 - 40:45) Well, and furthermore, what do you see the gospels teaching us about God's view of children?   Liz Cottrill: (40:48 - 45:12) I'll tell you, this was my biggest turning point in accepting Charlotte Mason's method of teaching, because I thought if this was what she said was at the heart of her educational method, I could trust her to learn about the things I didn't understand about her method yet. I think it begins with realizing what Jesus said that you cannot enter the kingdom of God unless you do so as a little child. And why is that?   Because children are naturally humble. They're naturally weak. They're naturally poor in spirit.   And he said, blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. So, it helps us to remember when we're working with children that this is God's way, because our children can cause some friction in our life, right? They can be obstinate and oppositional and irritating and slow and whining and frustrating.   It's natural for us to push back on those things. But when we realize their character is being formed, that we're accountable to God for these things, then her three rules from the gospels that we should not offend children, which means we don't sin against them. We don't hurt their body or their feelings.   We treat them as we would treat our own friends. We would never say things to our friends that we all feel quite free to say to our children sometimes. And we need the humility, like I've said before, to go to them and ask their forgiveness and to pray with them and to reconcile with our child and not just assume, oh, well, they'll understand when they're older or just, I guess it didn't hurt them that much.   We should never assume those things. Jesus said, do not despise the children. So, when we don't think that they're worthy of the best books, that they are worthy of learning important ideas straight from the truth of books, and we think they have to have dumbed down materials that are just shaped for their, what we consider thimble full of ability.   I think when we're impatient with our children in school lessons and, you know, as a homeschool mom, I did it for so long and I know how easy it is, but we have to ask God for the patience and kindness of Jesus. And we can just very easily dismiss our children that their thoughts are silly. We can belittle them for ideas they have.   We can use our words to make them feel small. And I think Jesus was saying, don't despise them. And then the third thing he said was not to hinder them.   And again, I think by holding them back, by not allowing them to progress when they're ready to learn more, by assuming that they're too young for this or that, sometimes I think we're babying them too much and holding them back. That's a hindrance. I think that especially middle school boys, we don't like them to be growing up, and we don't allow them to exert some of the independence that's just natural with them getting to that age.   So, we just need to remove things in our lives that are going to make school a struggle for them, which doesn't mean we don't require them to learn, but we need to allow them to make mistakes. I mean, how are they going to learn to solve math problems if we're always saying, no, you're doing it the wrong way, and take it out of their hands and show them the way we do it. It's better for them to get the understanding by trying several times.   We let them do this when they're learning to walk and talk. When they start talking, they say things, and only we as mothers know what they're asking for because it isn't clear yet. Well, that is true of every single area of their life.   So, not hindering them means that we work with them and allow them to grow up into the things that they're getting understanding about. And I think sometimes in school lessons, not hindering them is just if they have trouble keeping their hands busy doing what they're supposed to be doing, then let's remove everything in their reach that is going to tempt them to fool around and not pay attention.   Laura Dugger: (45:13 - 45:26) Well, as parents, if we focused on nothing else, what is your highest recommendation for cultivating a moral and righteous character in our children?   Liz Cottrill: (45:28 - 46:32) Well, obviously reading the Bible to your children is a wonderful moral instructor. But I think that novels and poetry and tales, fairy tales, fables, all those things are the children's best teacher. Charlotte Mason said, knowledge touched with emotion is what our minds absorb.   And so, when you're reading a book and you become excited or tense or nervous, I mean, you can watch heart monitors and EEGs, how the mind changes when we're reading different parts of things. And as a parent, a book is the third party that the child will accept much more easily than if we just try to instruct them. I think books engage their imagination and kind of give them a chance to practice life in a safe way.   So, they may have thought that doing a particular thing is a smart idea. But when they encounter a heroine in a book who does it and it doesn't turn out well for her, then they learned a lesson safely.   Laura Dugger: (46:33 - 46:55) I love that thinking about the book as a third party and maybe even a mentor, someone to partner with us to help cultivate that character. And Liz, you have so much to offer, even with your living books, library and your podcast and so many things. If we want to learn more from you after this conversation, where would you like to direct us online?   Liz Cottrill: (46:56 - 47:45) Well, on our website, A Delightful Education dot com, we do have some teacher training videos, we call them, but anybody would be welcome to watch those. And I have done a whole hour long talk about moral instruction through all kinds of literature for children that would, I'm sure, be of interest to any parent, regardless of what educational method they follow. I've made videos on how to teach a child to read and how to keep the wrong books out of their hands and things like that.   So, that would be one specific, but https://www.livingbookslibrary.com. We haven't done a lot with that website, but it's still there. And there are lots of blogs and archives that I've written about children and books and discipline and things like that.   Laura Dugger: (47:45 - 48:03) Wonderful. We will link to that in the show notes for today's episode. And Liz, you may already be familiar that we're called The Savvy Sauce because savvy is synonymous with practical knowledge.   And so, as my final question for you today, what is your savvy sauce?   Liz Cottrill: (48:05 - 48:57) You know, I think as a Christian parent, the best thing you can do for your child is to spend time alone with God yourself every day, even if it's three minutes. We need to learn to listen to him and his word, and we need to bring our concerns to him and orient Ourselves to him because the job we have before us is life and death, really. And if I was to add to that, I would say, learn to really listen to your child.   They're telling you all kinds of things, and we need to hear what's really in their heart and deal with their heart issues. And that's probably why I say spending time with God, not only for our own personal growth and maturity, but it is our lifeline as a parent to be able to have wisdom for our children.   Laura Dugger: (48:58 - 49:22) Well, and Liz, you have modeled that so well, and you're just a wealth of knowledge. And it's been encouraging just to hear your courageous decisions, even going back to choosing to homeschool at a time when it was not even legal, but trusting in your Lord. And you've modeled that for all of us today.   So, thank you for all that you've shared. And thank you for being my guest.   Liz Cottrill: (49:23 - 50:22) Well, I am so appreciative of your wonderful questions and thought-provoking things that you've asked. And can I just add one other thing? Oh, please do.   So, I don't know if your listeners are aware of the fact that I am totally blind and have been since birth. And so, I know how scary it is to venture out into homeschooling. I know what a struggle it is to find books to read because there weren't a lot available to me as a blind mother, either for school or just for fun.   So, I just think that one of the reasons God planned for me to have this handicap through my life is just to encourage moms that we really do need God's sight and wisdom. And no difficulty you have before you is too great for Him to help you to navigate the waters of raising children.   Laura Dugger: (50:22 - 54:17) That is beautifully said. And I just appreciate you sharing that. Thank you for opening up to us and what an incredible perspective you have. So, thank you, Liz.   One more thing before you go.   Have you heard the term gospel before? It simply means good news. And I want to share the best news with you.   But it starts with the bad news. Every single one of us were born sinners, but Christ desires to rescue us from our sin, which is something we cannot do for ourselves. This means there's absolutely no chance we can make it to heaven on our own.   So, for you and for me, it means we deserve death and we can never pay back the sacrifice we owe to be saved. We need a savior. But God loved us so much.   He made a way for his only son to willingly die in our place as the perfect substitute. This gives us hope of life forever in right relationship with him. That is good news.   Jesus lived the perfect life we could never live and died in our place for our sin. This was God's plan to make a way to reconcile with us so that God can look at us and see Jesus. We can be covered and justified through the work Jesus finished if we choose to receive what he has done for us.   Romans 10:9 says, that if you confess with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. So, would you pray with me now? Heavenly Father, thank you for sending Jesus to take our place.   I pray someone today right now is touched and chooses to turn their life over to you. Will you clearly guide them and help them take their next step in faith to declare you as Lord of their life? We trust you to work and change lives now for eternity.   In Jesus name we pray. Amen. If you prayed that prayer, you are declaring him for me, so me for him.   You get the opportunity to live your life for him. And at this podcast, we're called The Savvy Sauce for a reason. We want to give you practical tools to implement the knowledge you have learned.   So, you ready to get started? First, tell someone. Say it out loud.   Get a Bible. The first day I made this decision, my parents took me to Barnes & Noble and let me choose my own Bible. I selected the Quest NIV Bible and I love it.   You can start by reading the book of John. Also, get connected locally, which just means tell someone who's a part of a church in your community that you made a decision to follow Christ. I'm assuming they will be thrilled to talk with you about further steps such as going to church and getting connected to other believers to encourage you.   We want to celebrate with you too, so feel free to leave a comment for us here if you did make a decision to follow Christ. We also have show notes included where you can read scripture that describes this process. And finally, be encouraged.   Luke 15:10 says, in the same way I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents. The heavens are praising with you for your decision today. And if you've already received this good news, I pray you have someone to share it with.   You are loved and I look forward to meeting you here next time.‍