Podcasts about Moving

Recorded 2025-10-29 03:09:52

Award-winning sculptor and artist Najla El Zein is most recently known for her work on a public commission by Qatar Museums for Doha's cultural district — a work titled "Us, her, him". She joins us to talk about her creative process, the evolution of her work, and the profound impact of personal experiences on her art. Based between Beirut and Amsterdam, Najla's work explores the relationship between space, object, and the human body, often challenging conventional perceptions of sculpture. She delves into the emotional depth behind her most significant projects, including her iconic spoons sculpture, the "Distortion" series, as well as her monumental public commission in Qatar, reflecting on themes of motherhood, female identity, and collective creation amidst challenging times. 0:00 Introduction1:21 The Artist's Studio and Creative Process2:46 From Childhood Curiosity to Sculptural Expression5:36 Embracing the Unromantic Side of Sculpture7:45 The Spoons Sculptures: A Defining Project8:42 Moving to Beirut and Accessing Craftsmanship10:18 Process and Meaning Behind the Spoons Sculture11:39 Capturing Movement and Life in Static Forms12:57 The Significance of Process and Durability14:10 "Distortion" Series: Motherhood and Identity18:50 "Fragmented Pillar": Fragility and Strength21:28 "Seduction" Series: The Journey of Connection23:17 A Deepening Relationship With Stone25:06 "Group of Five": Dynamics and Discovery27:49 The Qatar Museums Project: A Public Commission Amidst Crisis30:58 The Vision for Qatar's Cultural District34:12 Craftsmanship and the Human Element in Public Art37:16 The Collaborative Process: From Lebanon to Qatar40:34 Influences: Saloua Raouda Choucair, Noguchi, and Hockney Najla El Zein's work embodies an intuitive approach to art and design, where narrative, craft, and materiality are central to her creative process. Each piece offers a personal yet universal language that evokes curiosity and emotion. Born in Beirut in 1983, she is a Lebanese-French artist and designer based in Amsterdam. She graduated from the École Camondo in Paris with a degree in Product Design and Interior Architecture, Spatial Design. In 2024, she received the Dia Al-Azzawi Prize for Public Art for her monumental installation "Us, Her, Him" in Doha, Qatar. In 2025, she was honored as one of the AD100 most important influential figures in art and design. Her works are part of prestigious collections, including Dallas Museum of Art, Saint Louis Art Museum, Qatar Museums, and the Victoria & Albert Museum.Connect with Najla El Zein

In this episode of Selective Ignorance, host Mandii B is joined by super producer A-King and journalist Jayson Rodriguez for a vibrant, unfiltered conversation that spans pop culture, politics, personal growth, and the beauty of life’s everyday moments. The episode opens with an introduction and book promotion [00:00], setting the tone for a thought-provoking and entertaining discussion that seamlessly blends humor, insight, and cultural critique. The hosts kick off with current events and cultural commentary [00:51], diving into the latest headlines shaping society — from celebrity antics to political hot takes. Their witty banter and sharp analysis keep the energy high as they connect seemingly small pop culture moments to larger societal trends. The conversation naturally transitions into personal reflections and life’s joys [02:52], where Mandii, A-King, and Jayson share intimate stories about finding gratitude and balance amidst chaos. They remind listeners of the value in celebrating the simple things — from shared laughter to moments of stillness — that often get lost in the pursuit of success. The dialogue deepens as they examine the concept of the “ride or die” mentality in relationships [05:57], unpacking how loyalty, love, and sacrifice are often romanticized at the expense of self-worth. Through personal anecdotes and cultural references, the trio explores how this mentality impacts both men and women, ultimately asking whether unconditional loyalty still has a place in modern relationships. Moving into political commentary and social issues [12:13], the hosts tackle current events with their trademark candor, discussing how systemic challenges and shifting political landscapes influence everyday people. They then speculate on upcoming events and performances [23:51], weighing in on what fans can expect from major stages like award shows and festivals while reflecting on how performance culture mirrors broader societal values. The conversation takes a sharp turn as they explore the price of fame and acceptance [35:52], dissecting how public figures often struggle with maintaining authenticity while catering to fan expectations. This leads into a fiery discussion on Don Lemon’s controversial statements [36:51], where the trio breaks down his remarks on race and gun ownership, examining how media narratives continue to shape — and sometimes distort — conversations about identity and justice. From there, the group delves into the nuances of race and identity [40:08], tracing how personal background, privilege, and perception intersect in defining who we are. They expand this reflection with a conversation on immigration and belonging [43:31], acknowledging the shared struggles and cultural hybridity that form the American experience. As they explore the melting pot of American history [45:25], the hosts challenge listeners to consider how the nation’s diversity can both unite and divide, depending on perspective and power dynamics. Shifting to a more personal lens, Mandii and her co-hosts unpack the politics of gift giving and relationships [48:35], discussing how material gestures often serve as reflections of love, validation, or obligation. The episode culminates in an honest and heartfelt discussion about navigating family dynamics and acceptance [01:03:25], where the hosts address the emotional complexities of being seen and understood — especially in families confronting issues of identity, tradition, and change. Throughout the episode, Mandii B, A-King, and Jayson Rodriguez offer a rare balance of humor, honesty, and intellect, creating a conversation that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. Their insights invite listeners to examine their own relationships, beliefs, and roles in shaping a more open, compassionate society. “No Holes Barred: A Dual Manifesto Of Sexual Exploration And Power” w/ Tempest X!Sale Link Follow the host on Social MediaMandii B Instagram/X @fullcourtpumps Follow the show on Social MediaInstagram @selectiveignorancepodTiktok @selective.ignoranceX/Twitter @selectiveig_podSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it was from a situation you thought was going to become more to your ex of five years, moving on after heartbreak is one of the most challenging parts of finding love. We're here with your breakup bestie Kendra Allen who is joining us to talk about what it looks like to regain your sense of self and come back stronger after heartbreak...to eventually meet the love of your life (or actually get back with your ex in a way that it is sustainable for the long-haul). We discuss how to know whether you made the right decision when you ended things, ways to rebuild your confidence after a breakup, and heartbreak hacks that make you unstoppable. Plus we debrief on Julie's honeymoon to Greece + Yue's family trip in China. Follow Kendra @yourbreakupbestie and listen to her podcast 'Heal Your Heartbreak' (we are episode #254) wherever you get your podcasts.Take the Dating Archetypes quiz now: https://howtobedateable.com/HOW TO BE DATEABLE IS OUT! Order now: https://howtobedateable.com/Follow us @dateablepodcast, @juliekrafchick and @nonplatonic. Check out our website for more content. Also listen to our other podcast Exit Interview available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.This episode is sponsored by the dating app Hily: https://hily.go.link/kuZOy. If you want safer dating, download Hily from the App Store or Google Play, or check out https://hily.go.link/kuZOyWE WROTE A BOOK! HOW TO BE DATEABLE (Simon & Schuster, Jan 2025) is available now: https://howtobedateable.com/Our Sponsors:* Bioma Health: Get 3 essential ingredients your gut needs at https://gobioma.com/DATEABLE* Blueland: Get 15% off cleaning products at https://blueland.com/dateable* Check out Knix and use my code DATEABLE for a great deal: https://knix.com* Happy Mammoth: Try Prebiotic Collagen Protein and Hormone Harmony risk-free AND get 15% off your order at https://happymammoth.com with the code DATEABLE* Kensington Publishing: Check out House of Rayne by Harley Laroux wherever books are sold in print and in eBook. The gorgeous deluxe hardcover first printing is only available for a limited time so grab yours before they are gone: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Quince: Get free shipping on your order and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/dateableSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/dateable-your-insiders-look-into-modern-dating-and-relationships/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How can we move from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance? In today's episode, Leisa Peterson, author of The Mindful Millionaire and The Money Catalyst, joins us to explore how our early money beliefs can hold us back and how to create a healthier, more abundant relationship with money. Leisa shares how she overcame her own scarcity mindset, the impact it had on her marriage, and practical steps you can take to enjoy your wealth and your life with more freedom and trust. Then, in our Net Worth Win segment, we meet Sushant Thakray from North Carolina. Sushant and his wife Amrita have built a $3 million net worth in their 40s and achieved financial independence after years of living below their means, investing steadily, and staying debt-free. He explains how they grew from $30,000 of student debt to full financial freedom, how they're passing money lessons to their kids, and what life looks like now that he's “retired from corporate life, but not from life.” RESOURCES

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Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic, former editor-in-chief of Wired, 2:29 marathoner, and daily LetsRun visitor, joins this week's LetsRun.com Track Talk Podcast to talk about his new book, The Running Ground: A Father, a Son, and the Simplest of Sports (buy it here). Thompson shares how he went from a decent high school runner to running 2:29 in his 40s and setting the American record for 50K in the 45–49 age group. He opens up about the mental breakthrough that unlocked his improvement, lessons from surviving thyroid cancer, and how running helped him understand his complicated relationship with his father. Nick talks about why we run, how it fits in our life, and also he tells wild stories about getting fired from 60 Minutes after 59 minutes and being kidnapped in Morocco. Plus some business advice for LetsRun.com, and his thoughts on today's top track stars. Bonus: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for a year and we'll send you The Running Ground for free ($30 value) + a free LetsRun.com shirt. You get all the LetsRun content, a bonus podcast every week and savings on running shoes. Buy the book at Amazon here or support independent booksellers here. 00:00 Get The Running Ground for free by joining the LetsRun.com Supporters Club 02:00 Introducing Nick Thompson 03:56 What inspired The Running Ground 05:57 Nick's realization and running breakthrough 09:31 His complicated relationship with his father 19:32 Balancing running with life and career 23:00 Training and staying injury-free with the Alexander Technique 30:42 Reflecting on Stanford and early running years 34:00 Moving to ultras and the joy of trail running 36:58 Getting kidnapped in Morocco 40:38 Fired from 60 Minutes after 59 minutes 46:20 Nick's thoughts on today's track and field stars 54:04 Nick's advice for LetsRun.com and navigating the AI era 1:00:18 Wrapping up and how to get the book free Email podcast@letsrun.com or call/text 1-844-LETSRUN podcast voicemail/text line. Bonus: Join the LetsRun.com Supporters Club for a year and we'll send you The Running Ground for free ($30 value) + a free LetsRun.com shirt. You get all the LetsRun content, a bonus podcast every week and savings on running shoes. Buy the book at Amazon here or support independent booksellers here. Check out the LetsRun.com store. https://shop.letsrun.com/ We've got the softest running shirts in the business. Thanks for listening. Please rate us on your podcast app and spread the word to friend. Find out more at http://podcast.letsrun.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/letsrun/13a2d960-f122-4afb-9779-334ed3c6add5

Technology promised us progress, and it delivered. But it also left us disconnected, distracted, and disheartened at the same time. With AI advancing faster than human adaptation or regulation, will it erode our humanity, or can it become the very tool that helps us flourish?In this episode of the Happiness Squad Podcast, Ashish Kothari sits down with Tamara Lechner to explore how AI can bridge the gap between what we know and what we practice in the pursuit of human flourishing.Tamara Lechner is a happiness expert, author, and global speaker. As Chair of the AI & Human Flourishing Working Group at Harvard, she helps leaders and organizations apply the science of flourishing to create meaningful, human-centered futures.In the conversation, Ashish and Tamara unpack how AI can either harm or uplift us, and what it will take for leaders, organizations, and individuals to put humans at the heart of this powerful technology.Things you will learn in this episode:• Why AI is both friend and foe depending on how we use it.• The three ethical AI pillars: productivity, protection from harm, and fairness.• The overlooked dimensions of flourishing AI must support• Why organizations—not just individuals—must own responsibility for burnout and culture.• How to shift from audience to activist in shaping the future of technologyJoin us in building a future where technology enhances humanity rather than diminishes it. Tune in now to hear how we can harness AI to truly help humans flourish.✅Resources:• How to make flourishing your competitive edge | Ashish Kothari | TEDxGreenhouse Road: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRV-2C-fkNg • AI for Human Flourishing: https://www.aiforhumanflourishing.com/• The Human Flourishing Program: https://hfh.fas.harvard.edu/ai-human-flourishing • Reframing employee health: Moving beyond burnout to holistic health by McKinsey Health Institute: https://www.mckinsey.com/mhi/our-insights/reframing-employee-health-moving-beyond-burnout-to-holistic-health• Conscious Capitalism Movement: https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/ • IEEE 7010: A New Standard for Assessing the Well-being Implications of Artificial Intelligence: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2005.06620 ✅Books:• The Happiness Reset: What to do When Nothing Makes You Happy by Tamara Lechner: https://a.co/d/gZY7eXu • Hardwired for Happiness: 9 Proven Practices to Overcome Stress and Live Your Best Life by Ashish Kothari: https://a.co/d/9LWxYmV

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This week on the Tough Girl Podcast, I'm joined by Margie Goldsmith — an award-winning writer, journalist, and adventurer who proves that it's never too late to reinvent yourself or chase new challenges. At 81 years old, Margie is still boxing, biking, climbing mountains, and living life with unstoppable energy. Her new book, Becoming a Badass: From Fearful to Fierce, shares her remarkable journey from a fearful young woman growing up in a dysfunctional family to a confident, adventurous storyteller who's visited 150 countries and built a life full of courage and curiosity. In this episode, we talk about how Margie learned to turn fear into fuel, why Paris was the turning point in her life, how she's stayed strong and active through the decades, and why movement, recovery, and mindset are key to living fully at any age.  Tune in for a funny, fearless, and deeply inspiring conversation that celebrates the power of saying yes to life — no matter how old you are.  New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries.  Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast.  Your support makes a difference.  Thank you x Show notes Who is Margie Living in New York City Writer, journalist, novelist, essayist  Her new book: Becoming a Badass: From Fearful to Fierce  Visiting 150 countries  Her early years Coming from a dysfunctional family Being told she was not good enough  Escaping by going into the woods Moving all the time and having to make new friends Getting into sports to make friends  Proving that she was good enough, and not less than  Being on her own from a young age Graduating from college and seeing a flyer to go to Europe for the summer Wanting to escape her mother  Heading to Paris for the summer in 1965  Deciding to stay in Paris and beginning her grown up life Her transition to Margie the Adventurer  81 years old - boxing, riding her bike, moving, Climbing Mt Etna at 80  Moving from feeling fearful to fierce  Why Paris was the turning point Not wanting children Meeting an older man, (27 years older…) Smoking back in the day Travelling in the 1960s Deciding where to go and what to do Starting her first novel (Screw Up) Working as an extra in films Meeting husband number 1! Pressure from family/society to get married? Learning to hold her own Meeting husband number 2! Living the high life and getting bored  How going rafting on the Colorado river changed things  Trying things that scared her Gaining new confidence  Going to advance base camp at Mt. Everest  Getting into marathon running! Trying a triathlon in Cuba Being diagnosed with a tumour in her pancreas  Becoming a type 1 diabetic  Getting through the operations  Still feeling the feelings of fear Writing her book and why she loved it Deciding to give her body to science Being in her 80s and moving towards the end stages Doing everything she wants to do  Living life day by day  Keep doing the little adventures  Talk yourself into things, not out of things Why you don't need to travel to find the fun and the adventure  Keeping her goals inside her Doing everything she can to stay healthy and why it means physical movement The trends of fitness and how they have changed Move it or lose it Getting weekly massages  Aim Health - Treatments  The importance of recovery  How to connect with Margie  Going on to TikTok!  Advice for people who do feel/have felt less than  Find a mentor who you trust Listen to yourself and your gut Go find something to make you feel good   Social Media Website: margiegoldsmith.com  Facebook: Masters Of The Harmonica  Book: Becoming a Badass: From Fearful to Fierce  

In this episode of Moving the Needle, Andrew chats with Connor Fearon, the Australian downhill legend who traded podiums for power tools. They dive into his racing journey, the highs and lows of professional life, and his smooth transition into a new career as an electrician. Connor opens up about finding happiness beyond results, the evolution of downhill racing, and why staying grounded—and having a backup plan—matters. From his carefree attitude on the bike to the friendships that shaped his path, this is a raw and honest look at life after racing and the joy of keeping it simple.   Thanks to our episode sponsor ODI.  I have been on these and only these Grips for well over 20 years. How cool is that. They are the original Lock on grip. Learn more at www.odigrips.com

If you've ever hesitated to hit send, make the call, or follow up because you didn't want to “bug” your donors, this episode is for you.That fear isn't really about your donors, it's about you. It's your ego trying to keep you safe from rejection, discomfort, or embarrassment. But every time you let that fear win, you lose more than a donation. You lose momentum, trust, and connection. In this episode, I share how I coach fundraisers to move from me mode to mission mode. Because when you stop performing and start leading, everything changes. You'll learn how to reframe rejection, build confidence, and lead with courage instead of apology. Your donors aren't tired of hearing from you; they've just stopped hearing you. Generosity doesn't happen in silence, it happens because you asked.Topics:The real reason fundraisers fear “bugging” donors (and what it costs your mission)How ego and self-protection masquerade as “strategy”Moving from “me mode” to “mission mode” in your fundraising approachWhy consistency builds donor trust and silence erodes itThe mindset and language shift from apologetic to confident askingFor a full list of links and resources mentioned in this episode, click here.Bloomerang is the complete donor, volunteer, and fundraising management solution that helps thousands of nonprofits deliver a better giving experience and create sustainable, thriving organizations. Combining robust, easy-to-use technology with people-powered support and training, Bloomerang empowers nonprofits to work efficiently, improve supporter relationships, and grow their donor and volunteer bases. Learn more here.Resources: Easy Emails For Impact™: The $5K+ Fundraising Campaign System Purpose & Profit Club® Fundraising + Marketing Accelerator The SPRINT Method™: Your shortcut to 10K fundraisers Instagram, LinkedIn, website , weekly newsletter [FREE] The Brave Fundraiser's Guide: Stop getting ignored. Start raising more. May contain affiliate links

How to start moving out of fear with Abbey Rose In this thoughtful mini-episode of The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, Abbey Rose shares a powerful reminder: you can't leap from fear to love in a single step—but you can begin. Together, Lauren and Abbey explore what it means to gently shift your baseline away from fear by seeking out small, tangible moments of trust. Because when fear is present, love can't fully flow. Tune in to discover how one moment—one breath, one choice—can start to change everything. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. This is part of our full-length episode: The truth about money: Breaking free from the matrix and reclaiming your power, purpose, and prosperity with Abbey Rose. Listen here: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-8z4p9-18bafa3----more---- Welcome to The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, a spiritual podcast full of stories and conversations that prove we're never alone. Lauren Grace, host of The Afterlight Podcast, is a high-impact coach and medium dedicated to helping professionals deepen their connection to their soul so they can experience more freedom, fulfillment, and purpose.   The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace aims to inspire and educate. Remember, you are the authority on your own life. While we encourage you to take what resonates, we also urge you to do your own research and consult with qualified professionals for advice on your personal situation. The opinions shared by guests are their own, and any advice by our guests or Lauren Grace is not a substitute for professional guidance.   Connect with Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations: Lauren on Social: @LaurenGraceInspirations Website: laurengraceinspirations.com Want to work with Lauren? Book a Free Discovery Call Free Offers: laurengraceinspirations.com/freeoffers   The Afterlight Podcast: The Afterlight Podcast on Social: @theafterlightpodcast To be a guest, apply here: theafterlightpodcast.com Sign up for our newsletter: laurengraceinspirations.com/contact   Disclaimer: Lauren Grace, Lauren Grace Inspirations, and The Afterlight Podcast are not licensed counselors, medical professionals, or financial advisors. Any information or advice provided during the Podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical, legal, financial, or psychiatric advice. Always seek the advice of qualified professionals regarding any specific questions or concerns you may have.   Meet Abbey Today on The Afterlight Podcast with Lauren Grace, I'm joined by someone who's reshaping the way we view money in the spiritual space. Abbey Rose is The Spiritual Accountant, wealth coach and the Founder of Awakened Accountants; the most significant conscious accounting movement across the globe. Abbey assists impact driven leaders to create, manage and protect their wealth using practical and spiritual concepts. She also mentors them to better understand financial sovereignty and how to build legacy based organisations. Abbey supports visionaries in creating financial freedom by increasing their wealth frequency. She guides people to claiming their power by taking responsibility for their financial wellbeing and deepening their self-love and self-acceptance. Abbey truly acknowledges the infinite potential of every soul and helps translate this through business. Abbey lives on the Gold Coast with her two young children, working as a single mum to provide them with a life that will be cherished. Untethered FB Group https://thespiritual.accountant/untethered-fb-group Work with Abbey https://thespiritual.accountant/discovery Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualaccountant/  

LONDINIUM 91 A.D.: Roman Siege Tactics and Russian Attrition: A Study in Political Vengeance and War Strategy Gaius (John Batchelor) and Germanicus (Michael Vlahos) Gaius and Germanicus open by discussing fresh swan meat in Londinium before moving to the main topic of political vengeance, noting that Romans recognize it while American editorialists are discovering it afresh due to Emperor Trump. They review the war in Ukraine, where Russians are employing a strategy of attrition to achieve the collapse of the Ukrainian army. Germanicus explains that Ukraine's strategy of refusing to retreat has led to disproportionate losses and the encirclement of up to 10,000 soldiers in "cauldrons" near Pokrovsk and Kupyansk. Gaius relates this situation to successful Roman siege tactics used at Carthage and Jerusalem. Historically, the reward for Roman soldiers breaking a siege was to ransack the city, causing the prices of gold and slaves to plummet. Germanicus asserts, however, that the Russians are taking pains to signal that leveling cities is not their way, emphasizing mercy due to the kinship between the two related peoples. The hosts also mention the delay of a summit involving Vladimir Putin and Mr. Trump's proposed Greco-Roman style building at the White House. 80 BCE SULLA SACKS ROME

Albie and Jules return with the one and only Suzanne Summers! They're talking all about fresh starts, exploring the unkown, and why Jules won't stop insisting Suzanne write her book already Subscribe to the YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@CarolineManzoMedia Make sure to be following us on Instagram @Dear_Albie and email us mailbags at: Dearalbiemailbag@gmail.com Sponsor: Visit Rula.com/DEARALBIE to get started. After you sign up, you'll be asked how you heard about them - please support our show and let them know we sent you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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What happens when you stop overthinking and just launch? Alex Schinasi, founder and CEO of Hulken Bags, turned a family invention into a viral sensation with zero VC funding and a whole lot of guts. In this episode, Alex shares the wild journey of building Hulken—from 50 bags in her apartment during COVID to creating an entirely new product category: the rolling tote bag. She gets real about dealing with copycats, why "schlepping made easy" became their rallying cry, and how moving fast became her secret weapon. If you're sitting on a business idea waiting for the "perfect time" to launch, this conversation will light a fire under you. Listen in for: How Hulken went from a family project to a cult-favorite brand without VC funding [06:00] The origin story behind "schlepping made easy" and why emotional core messaging matters [03:29] Why speed is the most important factor in launching a successful business [45:03] How one article in The Strategist during COVID changed everything [09:00] The reality of dealing with copycats and how to protect your brand value [40:00] Why customer obsession (reading EVERY comment and DM) fuels product innovation [30:00] The power of influencer marketing done right—authentically and organically [32:00] Alex's challenge to aspiring founders: Launch in one week, not one month [45:52] Whether you're an entrepreneur sitting on an idea, a founder scaling your business, or someone who just loves a good underdog story, Alex's insights will inspire you to stop waiting and start moving. Connect with Alex: Instagram: @alexschinasi Shop Hulken Bags: https://hulken.com/ ---- What's Your Sales Style? Find out here! https://www.kristademcher.com/sales-style-quiz Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfQNMxt1N_x6vO_dnizVu2g Follow SHE SELLS HE SELLS on IG: https://www.instagram.com/shesellshesellspodcast

On today's show, we're chatting with Tara, of Call Me the Breeze – where she's best known for curating and restoring vintage wedding dresses. Tara lives in rural South Australia on an off-the-grid farm with no neighbors for miles. Last year, Tara made a huge pivot – closing her decade-old multi-brand brick-and-mortar shop to lean into her love for vintage and antique fashion. It all started when she acquired a massive collection, which included suitcases of antique bridal and lingerie, the works. Now Tara operates an online vintage studio business out of a haunted (!!) heritage mansion from the 1870s, shooting her finds in the wedding chapel. In this episode, Tara shares about the viral TikTok video that got 13 million views and put her vintage bridal business on the map, how she sources vintage in rural areas (where collections sit untapped for decades!), and how she manifested her current career back in high school with a business project. It's a really fun one – let's dive right in! DISCUSSED IN THE EPISODE: [7:19] Tara sourced some of her earliest pieces for styling jobs from eBay. [9:00] She manifested her current resale career back in high school with a business class project. [10:04] Moving to a small, rural town in South Australia. [11:30] She opened a multi-brand brick-and-mortar shop, which she ran for 10 years. [15:57] After a massive collection acquisition, Tara rented a room in a heritage mansion from the 1870s, and dove right into starting the vintage business. [19:45] How living remotely gives her access to untapped collections from rural areas where people have space to store things for decades. [24:00] How vintage bridal became a focus for Call Me the Breeze. [24:56] The viral video (13 million views!) showing her friend's wedding dress restoration process. [29:34] Her social media strategy [32:58] How to clean and restore vintage wedding dresses [35:25] Popular styles in vintage bridal in 2025. [41:34] Her most memorable finds, including two Issey Miyake apron dresses for $12 each. EPISODE MENTIONS: Call Me the Breeze @callmethebreeze on IG @callmethebreeze on TikTok Viral wedding dress restoration Lucy Williams Issey Miyake found at a thrift store 80s dress that inspired Tom Ford for Gucci? Romance Was Born Collette Dinnigan Catherine Rayner Sarah O'Hare Love Well Sourced LET'S CONNECT:

In this episode, we dive into what it truly takes for women to rise into their fullest potential.   From shifting from dependency to deep self-trust, to opening new horizons that invite expansive opportunities, this conversation is an invitation to step boldly into your own power. We explore the magic of purpose in coaching, the transformational energy of international retreats, and the art of negotiating with confidence to claim your worth. If you're ready to embrace bigger possibilities and embody empowerment on every level, this episode is for you.   Meet Carmell Clark, a guide for entrepreneurs and startups at every stage; from launch to scaling. She leads transformative group programs, takes influencers on life-changing international adventures, and works one-on-one with executives and entrepreneurs to help them fully embody their potential. Carmell is also an author (with multiple books in the works) and a riveting speaker whose trainings spark transformation and awaken bold action in every audience.   Carmell and I explore:  - Moving from dependency to cultivating deep self-trust - Expanding your horizons to unlock new opportunities - Raising your vision to see what's truly possible - The power of having a clear purpose in coaching - How international retreats can uplift, empower, and transform women - Mastering negotiation skills to confidently claim your worth   This conversation is a warm invitation to step into your own greatness, embrace your gifts, and move boldly toward the life, and the business, you were born to create.   Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review! It really helps us know which content resonates with you the most.   Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce)  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly.   Resources mentioned:   Take the Witchpreneur Quiz and discover which Feminine Magic is your Key to Financial Success. (https://bit.ly/witchpreneur-quiz)   Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz)    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqZC8V771ha37EilZxDQfVA   https://x.com/CarmellClark   https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmellclark/   https://www.instagram.com/carmellsadventures/     **Contact Carmell Clark via Facebook or https://carmellclark.com/**  **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/**

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Luke 2 is more than a Christmas reading. Pastor Ron Meyer shows how “taxing times” force us into God's positioning. Bethlehem looked illogical. The manger looked like failure. Yet God was fulfilling prophecy, providing a Passover over hell, and sending provision before anyone saw it. This message calls leaders and disciples to drop self-reliance, embrace obedience, and walk by what is written—not by sight.Scriptures referenced: Luke 2:1–7; Micah 5:2; Psalm 22; Psalm 42; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Isaiah 64:4 / 1 Corinthians 2:9; Matthew 2:13–23; Matthew 7:21–23; Hebrews 11:1.Chapters00:00 Intro: Instant Classic + Theme00:30 “Moving things around” in hard times02:30 Masks off. Honest ministry04:50 Emotions as locators of faith06:20 Grandma check vs IRS letter contrast09:00 “Taxing times” defined11:15 Hostile powers and pressure on believers13:35 Recognizing God is harder than it sounds15:15 “Who do you say I am?” John and Peter under heat18:00 Pastors quitting early problem19:30 Taxation as God's strategy, not the problem20:40 Bethlehem prophecy (Micah 5:2) vs human logic22:40 Forced obedience to fulfill prophecy24:20 The real manger. No petting zoo26:50 “Why have You forsaken me?” Psalms in hardship30:20 Walk by faith when evidence is missing32:20 Why Bethlehem: sorrow → right hand, Tower of the Flock, Passover ridge, House of Bread36:20 Healing testimony: “we needed a miracle”38:20 Stay small in your own eyes39:30 Move again with God: Egypt → Nazareth41:10 Warning: Works without knowing Him (Matt 7)42:40 Messenger vs Message. Let God build44:30 Hardship drives deeper commitment45:40 Stand on what is written46:40 Provision is en route: wise men example48:00 Call: God is in it. Stay in itShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at: • Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b • Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

The guessing game ends here. We're laying out a clear, fair system that protects your training time, improves safety, and frees our coaches to coach. From unpredictable 6 a.m. swings to over‑capacity evenings, we've seen how chaos hurts the class experience—so we're moving to an industry‑standard model that works.We break down exactly how it all fits together: class caps at 25 to keep sessions safe and efficient; peak vs non‑peak hours so you know when to plan ahead; and firm cancellation windows with simple, transparent fees that encourage accountability without punishing honest mistakes. You'll hear how 5 a.m. locked a year of spots due to consistent attendance, why 6 a.m. needs proactive booking, and how waitlists and caps prevent sardine‑style workouts and rushed coaching. We also walk through the December soft‑launch (reduced fees) and the January 2 switch to full standards, plus what happens if you arrive as number 26 when the room is already full.You'll get a tour of the updated tech flow. Our rebuilt Double Edge app for iOS and Android lets you see capacity, reserve classes, and auto check‑in when you enter the gym; MindBody fills the gap until launch. Coaches will no longer manage the sign‑in line—every minute they're not staring at a screen is a minute back to cue movement, watch warm‑ups, and tailor the workout to the room. We also clarify memberships: Unlimited means classes only; All Access includes open gym and gets priority booking, followed by Unlimited, then class packs. Consistent at one hour three or more days a week? We can pre‑book you for the year—with the responsibility to cancel when you're out.If you value a safer, smoother, more predictable hour, this is your playbook. Reserve your spot, respect the windows, and help us build a training environment where the floor is clear, the coaching is sharp, and every session feels worth your time. If this helped, subscribe, share with a training buddy, and leave a quick review so more members see the update.Follow us on Instagram here! https://www.instagram.com/doubleedgefitness/

What do you do when your 7plex turns into a total nightmare, think evictions, broken windows and a renovation budget that ballooned from $250K to over $530K?If you're Megan Ahern, you pivot… and that pivot changed everything.In this episode of Furnished Finder's podcast, Landlord Diaries, Megan shares how switching to monthly midterm rentals through Furnished Finder helped her take long-term rents that were around $950 per unit and push them to $1,950, more than double, while achieving less than 5% vacancy and drastically improving tenant quality.She breaks down:What Megan got right and totally wrong with monthly midterm rentalsWhy monthly mid-term tenants are lighter on your property than long-term tenantsHow she uses Furnished Finder's Market Insights tool to evaluate new deals across the countryAnd how to avoid double bookings with one simple calendar strategyWhether you're managing one unit or multiple, you'll walk away with practical tips for increasing your rental income, reducing stress, and building a more sustainable investment strategy.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 Welcome to The Landlord Diaries1:45 How Megan's 7plex from hell led her to the midterm rental model3:20 Making the portfolio shift: LTRs just couldn't cash flow like MTRs4:50 Comparing STR, MTR, and LTR: Why midterm wins on tenant quality and vacancy7:35 Ideal property types and locations for midterm rental success8:55 Megan's formula for analyzing deals with Furnished Finder's Market Insights10:40 Remote management is easy with monthly tenants and a solid system12:20 Megan's first midterm rental booked in 1 day14:15 Calendar tip: Prevent double bookings with this communication strategy16:00 Set your rental calendar up for monthly success17:40 Booking strategy: How much vacancy is too much between bookings?22:00 Round Table Discussion: Should you accept bookings far in advance?25:30 When emergencies hit: Moving tenants mid-stay to avoid the chaos27:35 Furnishing advice from a pro who stages 100+ homes a year31:05 Is a remodel worth it for MTRs? Megan's $15K experiment33:10 Balancing real estate and kids: What Megan and Katie got right (and wrong)37:00 Final tips for getting started in midterm rentals

00:00 - Introduction00:43 - Moving on from Cancer Conversations03:11 - Finding Purpose in Adversity05:17 - Understanding the Sexless Marriage09:38 - The Role of Sex in Marriage12:39 - Communication and Healthy Sexuality16:36 - Navigating Complex Marital Issues19:08 - Rejection: The Silent Catalyst in a Sexless Marriage23:48 - Healing Wounds: The Journey Towards Healthy Sexuality29:33 - Hopequest31:08 - Loneliness in Marriage: A Lack of Relational Intimacy33:34 - Porn Use: Fueling the Sexless Marriage38:42 - "We're Designed to Point Our Sexuality Solely at Our Spouse"40:22 - Deterioration of Communication in the Marriage45:03 - The Broader Implications of a Sexless Marriage#IntimacyMatters #RelationshipGrowth #MarriageInsights #PersonalGrowth #EmotionalConnection #OvercomingChallenges #NewBeginnings #CommunicationMatters  #MarriageDynamics #Rejection #Recovery #LonelinessInMarriage #PodcastEpisode #RelationshipAdvice #HealingJourneyKeywords: intimacy, personal growth, sexless marriage, sexual addiction, rejection, loneliness, communication, healing, relationships, reconnection To learn more about the Sex, God, & Chaos team, click the link below:www.sexgodchaos.comLooking for help? Book an appointment with LifeWorks Counseling today:www.lifeworks.msYou can purchase your copy of Sex, God, & Chaos here:www.amazon.comLink for our sponsor, Hopequest:https://hopequestgroup.org

What do you do when life hits you with every curveball imaginable—hearing loss, heartbreak, grief, and single parenthood—all before 40?In this powerful episode of Dancing in the Discomfort Zone, I talk with AJ Coleman, (https://keepthosefeetmoving.com) widower, single dad, financial crime fighter, and author of Keep Those Feet Moving. His story is equal parts heartbreak, humor, and hard-won wisdom about what it really takes to keep going when life feels impossible.After losing his wife to brain cancer just a year after their daughter was born, AJ had every reason to give up. Instead, he made a choice—to keep moving forward, one step at a time. From rebuilding his faith on a mountain in Israel to finding peace through purpose, AJ's story is a blueprint for resilience that's as practical as it is inspiring.He opens up about his journey through grief, anxiety, and self-discovery, and how learning to feel his emotions, not fight them, helped him heal. He's also redefining masculinity through emotional intelligence and connection, proving that strength and vulnerability go hand in hand.What You'll Hear AboutHow to find forward motion when life stops you in your tracksThe healing power of action—and why grief hates momentumWhy emotional intelligence isn't weakness (it's strategy)How men can support each other through openness, not silenceA simple trick to reframe any challenge: the “five-minute, five-hour, five-year” ruleAJ's story reminds us that resilience isn't about bouncing back.  It's about building forward. You can't control the losses, but you can control the legacy you build from them.

In this episode of The Headache Doctor Podcast, Dr. Taves takes listeners on a fascinating journey through history — exploring how habits like toothbrushing and hand washing became universal health practices, and why head and neck movement should be viewed the same way.Using examples from dental hygiene and early medicine, Dr. Taves explains how simple, overlooked solutions — like brushing your teeth or washing your hands — transformed public health. He draws a powerful parallel to headaches and migraines, showing that regular movement and neck care could be the next major shift in preventive health.Listeners will learn why our modern, sedentary lifestyles are creating “neck cavities,” and how small, consistent movement habits can prevent chronic pain, much like daily brushing prevents tooth decay.Dr. Taves challenges us to rethink our approach to health: what if the key to long-term headache and migraine relief isn't a new medication, but a new daily habit?Novera: Headache Center

Headlines are buzzing about government shutdown, shifting interest rates, and all time highs for gold, but what do those stories actually mean for real estate investors?In this week's Not Your Average Insights, JWB Co-Founder Gregg Cohen and host Pablo Gonzalez look beyond the politics and into the data to reveal how these macro events really shape the housing market.They'll unpack:- What history tells us about how past government shutdowns affected prices, rents, and new construction- Why the concurrent all time highs of gold prices and the stock market is so unique (and what it could mean)- How a small drop in mortgage rates can trigger a major refi wave and what that means for investors' cash flowIf you've been wondering how to separate short-term noise from long-term opportunity, this episode will help you see what's really moving the market and how to prepare for what's next.Listen NOW!Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Today's Agenda00:13 Government Shutdown: Impact on Real Estate02:16 Short-Term Implications for Real Estate Investors09:58 Long-Term Effects of Government Shutdowns16:04 Refinance Wave: What It Means for Investors25:44 Gold and Stocks: Unusual Market Trends29:51 Economic Overview and Market Resilience30:33 COVID-19 Impact and Financial Market Observations31:29 Investment Mindsets: Fear vs. Growth32:31 The Value of Rental Properties38:33 Build-to-Rent Market Dynamics39:39 JWB's Unique Approach to Real Estate47:30 Community Announcements and Upcoming Events48:46 Q&A: REITs vs. Direct Investments49:39 Exploring Modular Homes and Innovation53:58 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsStay connected to us! Join our real estate investor community LIVE: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/nyai/Schedule a Turnkey strategy call: https://jwbrealestatecapital.com/turnkey/ *Get social with us:*Subscribe to our channel  @notyouraverageinvestor  Subscribe to  @JWBRealEstateCompanies  

Send us a textJamie shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma and domestic violence to finding true healing and freedom through divine love and forgiveness. Her testimony reveals how God transformed her darkest moments into a platform for hope and redemption.• Overcoming sexual abuse, masturbation, and domestic violence through spiritual growth and understanding• Recognizing that trauma often stems from spiritual warfare targeting human innocence• Moving from spiritual ignorance to embracing the power of the Holy Spirit• Understanding that genuine forgiveness is essential for personal healing and future relationships• Learning to forgive perpetrators by seeing their own brokenness and trauma• Allowing God to heal through dreams, scripture, and divine revelations• Finding purpose in pain and using personal testimony to help others find freedom• Discovering the difference between temporary human affirmation and God's unconditional love• Praying for the restoration of those who caused harm rather than seeking revenge• Using spiritual warfare to protect and pray for the next generationGod loves you. He has a purpose and a plan for your life. You have breath in your body because God has a purpose for you. It's not happenstance that you are listening. All He asks is that you try Him. If you seek Him, you will find Him. Support the showSocial Media/Follow Us: Website:https://www.calledbygodpodcast.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/cbg.podcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/CalledbyGodPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@calledbygodpodcast

On this episode of the Three-Inning Save podcast, the Dodgers split the first two games of the World Series with the Blue Jays in Toronto. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the star of Game 2, pitching his second straight complete game. Both games were close into the middle/late innings, while the Blue Jays took advantage with a nine-run sixth inning to win Game 1. Plus, notes on Alex Vesia away from the team, a healthy Will Smith's resurgence at the plate, Tommy Edman's ankle keeping him out of center field, and the struggles of Andy Pages. Now the series heads back to Dodger Stadium for three games, beginning with Tyler Glasnow vs. Max Scherzer in Game 3 on Monday night. The Three-Inning Save is part of the Fans First Sports Network. Hosted by Eric Stephen and Jacob Burch, with questions from Craig Minami. Produced by Brian Salvatore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a new Oxford Institute for Energy Studies podcast, Hasan Muslemani speaks to Hannah Hauman, Global Head of Carbon Trading at Trafigura about Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and how the carbon market is unlocking scalable investment and trade. The podcast describes the current market foundations and first trades, demand forecasts to 2030 based […] The post OIES Podcast – How is Article 6's global regulatory carbon market moving from concept to reality? appeared first on Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.

Who are among the growing numbers from out of state moving to Maine—and why do they choose to move here?

Feeling overlooked in your job search, even though you know you're good at what you do? You're not alone. In this episode, we unpack why experienced professionals and senior leaders struggle to get traction when applying for new roles, and what to do differently to stand out in today's market.We talk about why the job search game has changed, what “positioning yourself” really means, and how to reframe the process so it feels less demoralising and more strategic. Key points from this episodeWhy senior professionals are getting overlooked (and why it's not all down to ageism or the job market)How to audit and update your CV so it actually reflects your value at a senior levelThe shift from listing responsibilities to demonstrating impactHow to stop “winging it” in interviews and start telling your story with confidenceWhy reframing your job search as a learning process can change everythingThe power of building relationships before you need themTimestamps00:00 Introduction and Topic Overview01:00 Why so many senior professionals feel overlooked right now03:00 How the job market has changed for experienced candidates05:00 The problem with keyword-stuffed CVs and outdated application tactics07:00 How to audit your CV through a recruiter or hiring-manager lens09:00 The difference between CVs for mid-level vs senior-level roles10:00 Interview pitfalls: why “winging it” doesn't work at senior level12:00 Moving beyond STAR answers to share your story with impact15:00 Handling rejection and maintaining confidence17:00 Reframing the job search as a learning process19:00 Building relationships before you need them21:00 Turning experience into a competitive advantage23:00 Owning your expertise and showing authentic value25:00 Wrap Up: Positioning, patience, and playing the long gameUseful LinksJoin The Catalyst Career Club for 50k+ LeadersConnect with Pam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelalangan/ Connect with Jacqui on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqui-jagger/ Follow the Catalyst Careers LinkedIn page for career tips and adviceInterested in working with us? Get in touch about career or leadership development, outplacement workshops or recruitment support via the Catalyst Careers website Enjoyed this Episode? If you enjoyed this episode, please take the time to rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify

Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach Guest: Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, psychologist, trauma therapist, researcher, and author of You Are Not Depressed, You Are Unfinished Episode Overview In this hopeful, practical conversation, Kate talks with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran about reframing ADHD, anxiety, and depression as adaptive signals, not personal flaws. Drawing on his “Bill of Emotional Rights,” Dr. Mehran explains why addressing anxiety first often unlocks executive function, reduces ADHD symptoms, and paves the way toward genuine fulfillment (not just “feeling happy”). Parents will hear concrete ways to build connection at home, listen before fixing, and create a family culture where kids feel safe, seen, and steady. If you're a parent feeling overwhelmed, second-guessed, or unsure how to help, this episode offers a grounded roadmap from survival mode to connection and growth. What We Talk About (Highlights) Symptoms as data, not defects: Why mental struggles are reversible patterns and information your child's nervous system is sending. Anxiety → ADHD → Depression (the order of operations): How calming anxiety first improves attention and executive function, then opens the door to address low mood and fulfillment. The Bill of Emotional Rights: Safety, dignity, connection, and self-expression as core needs that protect mental health. High achievers, hidden pain: How “pushing through” and numbing emotions show up in kids and adults, and the physical red flags (gut issues, headaches, BP). Listen before you fix: How compassionate presence outperforms advice and why “home” must be a safe base to return to. Screens & numbing: Understanding gaming/scrolling as coping, and how to meet the need underneath. Parent modeling: Moving from “performing” to being with your child, co-regulation, steady routines, and repair after ruptures. From pain to purpose: “The opposite of depression isn't happiness, it's fulfillment.” Resources & Links Find Dr. Mehran: https://ardeshirmehran.com Book by Dr. Mehran: You Are Not Depressed, You Are Unfinished Concept: The Bill of Emotional Rights (discussed in-episode) About Your Host, Kate I'm Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach, author of How We Roll: A Parent's Journey Raising a Child with ADHD, and host of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast. It's my pleasure to help you better understand ADHD because every child is unique, and so are their strengths and struggles.

On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to LSU getting humiliated in Death Valley by Texas A&M and officially calls for Brian Kelly's time in Baton Rouge to end. JT goes off on how LSU is paying Brian Kelly generational wealth for mediocrity and how the Tigers' culture has completely collapsed under his leadership. He breaks down why Texas A&M under Mike Elko looks sharper, tougher, and better coached than LSU despite similar talent. Then JT dives into Texas barely surviving Mississippi State, Alabama being unfairly disrespected despite having the best résumé in college football, and the truth about why the SEC still runs the sport no matter how much the Big Ten cries about “bias.” He ends with a heated rant on Oklahoma's loss to Ole Miss, Lane Kiffin's savage postgame moment, and why Deion Sanders' loyalty to Pat Shurmur is killing Colorado's season.

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Woodland Campus | Pastor Luke shares what it looks like to battle complacency by the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives.

After taking an unplanned break from the podcast, I'm back :) with more life lived, more lessons learned, and more permission to change my mind as I grow. In this episode, I'm sharing some major life updates... what it looked like going from one to two kids, moving from CO to NC four months postpartum (whose idea was that?!?), and navigating the very real emotional rollercoaster of toddlerhood, all while I do my best to stay grounded, regulated, and human. This isn't a “here's how to do it perfectly” conversation. It's more “here's what's real, here's what's messy, and here's what's been helping.” If you've ever felt like you're rebuilding yourself in real time — let's walk the path together. I'm glad you're here! ------------------------- Connect with me on Instagram @carolineofenstein Shop my favorites on my Amazon storefront -------------------------

Dr. Michael Lou, hospital medicine at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, joins Jon Hansen, in for Dean Richards, for this week’s health update. They discuss the best foods to eat to avoid constipation and what to know about CKM syndrome.

Moving to America and playing an important part in an incredible period of dominance with Suzuki. The competitive intensity fellow Aussie Matt Mladin brought to his training and racing as well as the emergence of data and the deep dives that helped make him a better rider. Returning home and switching from team land, where you try to exploit even the smallest holes in the rules, to enforcing them for Motorcycling Australia. How policing the technical side lead to the top job, the challenges navigating through covid and a balance sheet that was on life support. The greenshoots in all areas of two wheel competition in Oz inspired by our MXON and Speedway teams in recent months. Plus working on the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame board and a park the politics ‘roll your sleeves up’ approach to management. Peter’s candid approach to story telling will leave you in no doubt that the right administrator can make a good Motorsport podcast guest. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introduction: We're Not Putting on a Show (1 Corinthians 2:1–5) Because the show will replace God's MESSAGE. (1 Cor 2:1–2) John 17:17 – Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. Because the show will replace God's METHODS. (1 Cor 2:3–4) Because the show will replace God's MISSION. (1 Cor 2:5) Sermon Notes (PDF): BLANKHint: Highlight blanks above for answers! Small Group DiscussionRead 1 Corinthians 2:1-5What was your big take-away from this passage / message?What are some ways you have seen a church make the Gospel into a show / performance?Why does God prefer to work through weak people instead of strong & talented people (1 Cor 2:3-4)?How can you tell if a “good preacher” is a real Spirit-filled preacher, or a talented man just using his own gifts?BreakoutPray for one another. AUDIO TRANSCRIPT Open those Bibles up to the book of 1 Corinthians. We're going to be in chapter 2.Let's just pause for a moment.And I'm going to ask that you would please pray for me to be faithful to communicate God's Word accurately and clearly.I will pray for you to have a heart open to receive what God said in His Word.Alright? Let's pray.Father, there are so many things that compete for our attention and devotion.Give us a hunger for your Word, because it is through your Word that we know you.So I pray, Father, that our appetites would be for nothing but the bread of your Word.Let us dial into what your teaching is here in this passage, Father. We pray in Jesus' name.Amen.Amen.1 Corinthians chapter 2, are you there?I was today years old when I learned what that phrase meant.How many people have heard that? I was today years old. How many have heard that one? How many of you used that?Some of you are like, I don't know what you're talking about. Well, maybe you're not hip like Justin Cady,knowing all the vernacular of the children.But let me give you an example. I was today years old when I learned that on a box of tic-tacs,do you know when you open it up, there's this little oval in here? Do you know what that's for?That is to serve the tic-tac. Did you know that?Have you been just eating your tic-tac straight from the box like a wolf?Did you know that you're supposed to use this thing to...Ta-da!Maybe you can flick it in your mouth.Never mind.I'm going to give you, in all seriousness, the biggest and most shocking thing.The whole phrase I was today years old means there's something I should have known.I'm just finding out this thing that I should have known my whole life and wow, it changes everything.Well, here's the biggest one of all time.Did you know that you have the ability to take power out of the cross of Jesus Christ?Did you know that? You might be leaving here today saying I was today years old when I learned.I can empty the cross of Jesus Christ of its power. Do you realize you have that ability?The Bible says we do have that ability. Look back at chapter 1 verse 17.We covered this a couple of weeks ago, but very briefly because I knew we would be hitting it hard this week.But chapter 1 verse 17, Paul says, "For Christ did not send me to baptize but to preach the gospel,and not with words of eloquent wisdom lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power."What? I can take power away from the cross of Christ? That's what he said.How can I take power away from the cross? How can I empty the cross of Christ of power?He tells us right here in verse 17 by relying on eloquent wisdom.Look at chapter 2. We're going to look at the first five verses, but I want us to read it all first.I want us to be very clear what the Lord is saying here.Paul says through inspiration of the Holy Spirit, "And when I came to you, brothers,did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom.For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and Him crucified.And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my speech and my message were notimplausible words of wisdom but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power.That your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men but in the power of God."See a theme there? Over and over and over he's talking about wisdom.And you're like, "Whoa, whoa, whoa, hang on, hang on, timeout Pastor Jeff, hang on."I thought wisdom was a good thing, right?And we've had whole sermon series on wisdom and there's books in the Bible called wisdom literature.I thought wisdom was a good thing. Why are we poo-pooing wisdom here today, Pastor Jeff?Well, wisdom is one of those words that can have different connotations depending on the context.A lot of words like that, right? Like the word aggressive.Is that a good word or a bad word?Well, depends on where we're using it, right? It's great if you're playing hockey.It's bad if you're in a meeting. See?Or how about the word judge? You hear that word judge, is judging good or bad?Well, depends how you use it. We are commanded to judge to discern.But we are forbidden to judge in the sense of criticizing people like we talked about in the sermon on the Mount.So you see, judge is bad or good depending on the context. And it's the same with wisdom.Because the Bible is clear there is God's wisdom and there is man's wisdom.And the obvious point of this passage, all circles around this idea of not man's worldly, earthly wisdom.That's the point. He says it in verse 1. He says it in verse 4. He says it in verse 5.So to sum up this passage, here's what Paul is saying.He's saying, "I didn't come proclaiming man's wisdom. My message was not in man's wisdom and your faith can't be in man's wisdom."You're like, "What's he saying? What's the problem here? Why is he so adamant about this?"Well, you have to understand something about the Greeks.You have to understand something about the people that lived in Corinth.You see, for them, public speaking was entertainment and competition.Now please dial in here, because if you miss this, you're going to be so confused as we go through these verses.Public speaking was entertainment and competition.They would actually compete for money and prizes and fame with public speaking.So for the Greeks, those in Corinth, public speaking was putting on a show.Public speaking was a performance.Remember, they didn't have TV.They weren't sitting down to entertaining themselves by watching the Judge Judy or whatever.They didn't have the internet where they would sit on their phone and death scroll through countless videos about cats.That's not how they were entertained.They were entertained in the Greek culture by two things, really.Sports, we get that, right? But their other form of entertainment was public speech.And public speech, listen, public speech was evaluated on eloquence.We get that, because how many countless TV programs do we have about judging talent?Right? The Americans got talent and American Idol and The Voice, The Mass Singer, what else is there?All these shows where, you know, so you think you can dance, we're constantly evaluating the talent level of people on these programs.Public speaking was that in Corinth.Now, do you see the issue?Paul came to them with a speech, the Gospel.He came to them with a speech and he came to a culture that evaluates a speech based on the performance of the performer.So if you look at this passage again, I'm going to look at it again, just abbreviating it, but you could substitute this phrase where it talks about wisdom.You could substitute putting on a show. That's what he was talking about here.Paul's saying, "When I came to you, brothers, I did not come proclaiming you the testimony of God by putting on a show."And then down in verse 4, "My speech and my message was not about putting on a show."And then in verse 5, "Your faith might not rest in the show, but the power of God."You see? That was the issue for that culture.And you're like, "Phew! Stinks for that culture because I get a... You know what, Pastor Jeff, it would be absolutely horrible.I mean, that would be terrible if people today turned the Gospel into our show.I mean, could you imagine how tacky it would be if people made church a performance?We don't have to stretch our imagination, do we?What do you see when you go to a lot of churches and Bible conferences, right?Fog machines and lights and how about a man pole dancing and swallowing swords?That happened at a men's conference.And oh, every spring I gag as I see churches promoting this summer at such and such church, summer at the movies.Life lessons according to Toy Story 2.I'm like, "Really? You've preached through the whole Bible and you're out of material and now we're turning to Pixar.Really?We made it into a show.Come to our church. We're dropping Easter eggs out of a helicopter.Oh, you know what the worst is. This could be... And this is personal opinion. This is the worst.The pastors that get on stage dressed up like a character.Have you seen this? Have you seen this nonsense?Pastor Taylor sent me a video for the record making fun of it.He sent me a video of a pastor that got on stage and their whole thing was Indiana Jones.And look, I love Indiana Jones, but the pastor was dressed like Indiana Jones.It was so stupid. He had a whip and he's just standing up there.It was so foolish.I have a... Noa guy who's a pastor, local-ish.We're talking about what's happening in church, what's going on in your ministry right now.And he went on and on and on bragging. He bought an evil-can-evil costume and preached as evil-can-evil.I'm like, "Great. Did you have to spend 20 minutes explaining to the people under 60 who evil-can-evil is?"Like, "Really? That's church?"What are we doing?If you sit these people down that are putting on these performances, these pastors,that are putting on these performances, like, "Why are you doing this?Why are you standing on stage waving a silly whip around like Indiana Jones? What are you doing?"They would say, "Well, that's how I get people to church.""Hey, no need to thank me, Jesus. I have a brilliant plan to fill the seats."And just as sad, churchgoers applaud these gimmicks because they get attention, right?That's why we're sharing these videos. They get attention.Oh, but then we get out to do each other, don't we?He dressed like Indiana Jones next week, harvest."You come to church next week. I'm going to be dressed as Darth Vader."[sighs]Your faith is weak.Won't that be awesome?You're like, "No, Pastor Jeff, that would be stupid."And you're right.We're going to top the other guy, and then we're going to top ourselves, right?Okay, so my thing with Darth Vader, people are clapping and giggling for that.So what am I going to do next week that's better than that, right?Just like one of those Lord of the Ring elves or something, and we'll blast fireworks on stage.What are we doing?This is exactly what Paul's talking about here.This is the principle. Lofty speech, human wisdom, plausible words.It's making the gospel into a show in order to win people.Paul says, "I didn't do that when I came to you in the Harvest Bible Chapel.We're not doing that either."And somebody right now is like, "Oh, Pastor Jeff, come on, what's the big deal?"Lighten up.I mean, if it draws people to church,why wouldn't we apply a little worldly wisdom?Listen, we are not putting on a show.We are not putting on a show.That is a hill that I will die on.You're like, "Well, what's the issue?"Well, let's revisit the text here, and we're going to see it's a much bigger issue than you think.We're not putting on a show.Write some things down. Number one, because the show will replace God's message.That's why the show, the show will replace God's message.Look at the first two verses again.Paul says, "And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to youthe testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom, for I decided to know nothing among you."Except Jesus Christ and Him crucified."When I came to you, you can revisit this story."Acts chapter 17, Paul was in Athens and he preached and responds, "Not so great."Then Acts chapter 18, he goes to Corinth.He's alone and he's looking around and he's like, "This place is even worse than Athens."And Paul here is saying, "So when I came to you, did I come with the fancy talk?Did I come like your public speakers putting on a show for you?"He's like, "No, no, no, no, the Gospel isn't about that.I didn't come to you like one of your philosophers.I came to you as a witness of Jesus Christ."And I love this.What is it?He says, "For I decided."It wasn't a whim.It wasn't one of those tweak and go things, last minute change.He goes, "No, no, no, no, no.I made the decision ahead of time that I'm not going into Corinth and I'm not going to try to dazzle them into the kingdom."By the way, do you think Paul could have?Do you think he had the ability to dazzle people with the knowledge that he had?Yeah, he could have.He said, "I will not do that."So what was your plan, Paul?He tells us this was my plan, verse 2, "For I decided to know nothing among you."Except what?Say it.Jesus Christ and say it.Him crucified.That's it.That's all I wanted to know.That's it.The only thing I wanted to know.The only thing I wanted to teach.The only thing I wanted to talk about was Jesus Christ and Him crucified.You're like, "Oh, time out question.Isn't there more to the Bible than that?"I mean, isn't there more to the Bible than that?Nope, there's not.Listen, the cross of Jesus Christ is literally everything.Everything.How is it that a person is saved?How is it that a person can have their sins taken away and the promise of being in glory with their God forever?How does that happen?The cross of Jesus Christ.How do we know that God loves us?How do we know that the God who created us has a love and compassion and He really cares for us?How do we know?The cross of Jesus Christ.How do we know that God is holy, that God is a God of justice?How do we know that God always upholds His Word, always does what He says?How do we know that?The cross of Jesus Christ.How does God feel about sin?How does God feel about our rebellion, our thumbing, our noses at Him and our...How does God feel about our sin?Where do we get our answer? Shout it out.That was the weakest shout it out I've ever heard.Come on, you can even hit the Sunday School Answer here.How do we know how God feels about sin?Where do we look? Tell me.The cross!That tells us.You know, I was really hitting this this week, hard thinking,is there anything that's not finding its foundation in the cross?I couldn't think of anything.And somebody's like, well, how about money?How about money, Pastor Jeff?Does the cross speak to money?Yeah, it does.Why do we give?Because God is a God who expresses His love through giving.And the cross of Jesus Christ tells us why we should be generous givers.Read 2 Corinthians chapter 8.He talks all about that there.So yes, the cross is a foundation even for giving.Oh, okay, okay, Pastor Jeff.Very slick.What about marriage and sexuality?I bet the cross doesn't talk about that.Oh, you got me. No, you didn't.Who did Jesus die for?His bride.Jesus died so that He could have a bride that was spallus.And heaven is described as the marriage supper of the Lamb.And husbands are to conduct themselves in a home in the pattern of Christbecause the purpose of a marriage is to put on a graphic displayof the relationship Jesus has with the church.Husbands represent the self-sacrificing love of Jesus Christ to their wives.Do you see how the cross speaks to marriage?We could do this all day.Fight me.Fight me.Show me something.Show me something that the cross of Jesus Christ doesn't cover.Doesn't explain.Paul says, "I wanted to know nothing.I decided I'm not going to know anything except Christ and Him crucified."Then I'm going to tell you, church,it is absolutely baffling to me when I see all these goofy gimmicks that people are doing in churches.It's absolutely baffling to me when we're dressed up like Indiana Jonesor Evil Can Evil or Super Mario or whatever.It's absolutely baffling to me.I'm like, do you realize the message that we have in the Word of God?Do you know what this message is?The message is God spoke everything into existence.He created us in His image.We rebelled against Him so God in His love came to this earth as a manand demonstrated supernatural abilities proving who He was.And then in the ultimate act of love, He sacrificed Himself on the crossso that we could be forgiven and then they put Him in a tomb and He rose from the dead.And that's not it.Then He flies to heaven and He's making a place because He's going to come backand He's going to take us so that we can be there with Him forever in a place that's so glorious.And like, is there anything better than that?There's the greatest message in the world.And somehow we think it needs bling.We think we need some kind of a gimmick to make Jesus exciting.What are you talking about?That's Paul's point here.It's the greatest message and it always will be in any attempt to put on a show.It's not going to enhance the gospel. It's going to replace the gospel.You know what I mean by that?Take our good friend Indiana Jones.I hope you weren't in that service.But if you were, could you imagine what people were talking aboutwhen they walked out of church that day?Do you think they walked out of church going, you know,after watching the pastor get around and waving his silly little whip around?Do you think people walked out of church going, Jesus Christ is so awesome?Do you think they walked out of church going, oh how wonderful the salvation of Godthat He would so love us?I'll tell you what people said walking out of that church.People walked out going, man I got to find my temple of doom VHS.We've replaced the message of how to be safe from hell with nonsense to entertain people.Well, at harvest Bible Chapel, Bible is our middle name.We are committed to pillar number one, proclaiming the authority of God's word without apology.Why are we so committed to nothing but expository preaching, representing the word?Why are we so committed to that?Like why are you so hard-nosed about that?I'll give you three reasons why.Number one, because it's commanded.God said this is what we were to talk about.So that's what we're going to talk about.It's commanded.Second reason that we're so committed to the word of God is it's literally the only thing that's effective.God said He is watching over His word to perform in Jeremiah 1.God says Isaiah 55, that His word always accomplishes the purposes for which He sends it out.It's effective.Nothing else will change a person.But the Spirit of God working through the word of God.That's it. That's the only way change happens.There's another reason that we're so committed to the word of God is because it's unifying.In John 17, Jesus was praying for us, and Jesus said, "Sanctify them in the truth."Sanctify means set apart.Jesus said, "Regarding His people, regarding us, we are to be set apart in the truth."Like where do we find that?Right there, Jesus said it.As He was praying to His Father, He says, "Your word is truth."So Jesus said, "The thing that must unify us, church, isn't some gimmick or a favorite form of entertainment.The thing that must unify us is the word of God. Get under the word."That's why we're committed to that.And you know what? I got to tell you this personally.This is so freeing for me.This is so freeing.I don't have to wonder what to say to you.See, we don't get in our offices through the week and we're like,"Oh, Pastor Taylor, what do you think we should say this week?Let's come up with some really great thing that's going to really fire people up."We don't have to do that.We just have to share the word of God.It's so freeing. I don't have to think, "How do I top last week's show?"I mean, people were really entertained last week.How do I top that?It's freeing for you, too.It's freeing for you.We talk about witnessing.One of the main obstacles people have about witnessing,I hear this all the time, Pastor Taylor,you've heard it a billion times as well, give or take.But you know what people say about witnessing?They say, "I don't know what to say."I would share my faith, but I'll be honest with you.I don't really know what to say. Yes, you do.You know exactly what to say.What do I say?Try this. Try Paul's technique.Nothing but the cross. How about that?Nothing but the cross. Share that.Do you know about the cross? Share that.You know, when people come to you and they're like,"Well, you know what does the Bible say about politics?"And like, Republicans and Democrats, you're like,"Well, do you know that Jesus Christ died for your sins?Did you know that?"And then they're like, "Well, what does the Bible say about AI?"I mean, AI is kind of scary.What does the Bible say about that?And your response is,"Do you know that God loved you so muchthat He sent His Son to die on the cross for you?That's how much God loves you."And they're like, "Well, does the Bible say anythingabout in vitro fertilization?"And she's like, "No, no, no. All I know is that Jesus died for you."That's all we need to know.We're not putting on a show because the showwill replace God's message of the cross of Christ.Number two, write this one down.We're not putting on a show because the show will replace God's methods.The show will replace God's methods.Look at verses 3 and 4 again.He says, "And I was with you in weakness and in fearand much trembling.And my speech and my message were notin plausible words of wisdom,but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power."Paul reminds them, he didn't come to themlike a boxer going to the ring.Like, "I fired up."Yeah!You see, there's really goofy, like,WWE professional wrestlers.Do you ever see these guys that come to the ring with the fireworks?Yeah!Yeah, and Paul's like, "That's not how I came to you.Like some goofy entertainer."He says, "I came to you. Use the three words, 'weakness,' fear, and trembling."What do you mean?What do you mean by that?Well, you look at how it's used biblically.Trembling is talking about mental anxietyover an important issue.That's when you feel something heavy in your heart and mind.You feel something so heavy that it's like weighing on you.And here's what I mean.Have you ever had the unfortunate business of having to give somebody newsyou didn't want to give them?Unfortunately, in my role, I've had to do that too many times.And it's so heavy on you.You're driving to the person's house because you have to tell them face to facethat there's been a terrible accident and things don't look good,that heaviness that you have while you're heading there.And delivering the message, just...That's what he's talking about.Or the heaviness, like if you have to confront somebody about their sin.Like, it's been brought to my attention that so-and-so is involved in a relationshipthat shouldn't be involved in.Now I gotta go talk to them about that.You see, you don't walk into that like a WWE wrestler, do you?Like, "Hey, guess what? I got news for you.There's been a terrible tragedy!"Like, what's the matter with you?No, that's the heaviness of having to deliver a serious message.That's what he's talking about here.Paul says, "This was my posture when I was with you.Not exactly the celebrity showman that the Corinthians would have preferred."Paul is saying, "I came in weakness because I didn't want to put on a showbecause I didn't want to get in God's way."Why, Paul? Why?Because the show will replace God's methods.You're like, "Well, what is God's method for reaching lost people?What is God's method?"It's the foolishness of preaching from a weak preacher.That's God's method.Did you ever say something like magnanimous, you have this really idealistic convictionand then the word of God kind of changes your mind on that?What I mean is, in past time I've said things like,"Well, you know what? The messenger is insignificant. The message is everything."After my study this week, I'm not so convinced of that anymore.Yeah, look, we established already that the message cannot be replaced.We already talked about that.But you cannot separate gospel content and gospel communication.Because according to this, in 117 that we already talked about at the beginning,you can suppress the power of the gospel message if attention is taken away from thatand put on the speaker.And you're like, "Whoa, whoa, whoa, hang on. Hang on a second, Pastor Jeff.Are you telling me that popular people can't be faithful preachers?"Sure they can.So long as the spotlight isn't on them, you see.You're like, "Well, where's the line? Where's the line?"It's a hard issue. I'm not sure that we can see the line, but I know that God can.And I know that there is a difference between preaching Christ and showing off.And please hear me. You don't need to dress up as Indiana Jones to show off in church.You can dress like Pastor Taylor.You know, you really hurt his feelings by laughing just there.There is nothing wrong with how you're dressed.I'm sorry, Pastor Taylor.Do you know what this thing is for in a tic-tac box?You put the tic-tac in there.Moving right along.You don't need to dress up as Indiana Jones to show off.You can dress like Pastor Taylor, but unlike Pastor Taylor, you can try to make yourself the star.Unlike Pastor Taylor, you can put all the attention on yourself.You know, the message of the cross, you know what the message of the cross is?The message of the cross is about the humiliation of God.And preaching and witnessing require the humiliation of man.If you're sitting here today and you're like, "Well, I'm not really anything special.I'm just a sinner saved by grace."Well, if that's your attitude, then that's exactly why God wants to speak through you.Because you've found nothing to boast of in yourself.And instead, all you can do is exalt Jesus Christ.The power is in the gospel, which is why it must be preached by someonewho isn't going to drown out the gospel message with the sound of tuning their own horn.So we're not putting on a show because the show will replace God's method of preaching through weak men.One more.We're not putting on a show, number three, because the show will replace God's mission.Look at verse 5.He says that your faith might not rest in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.See here Paul's landing. This is the end game.The results.Here's the bottom line.If you're dazzled by men, your faith is going to be in men.But if you are dazzled over the power of God, if your experience is with the power of God,then your faith is going to be in God.What you win people with is what you win them to.See we're not putting on a show, why?Because if we win people with the show, with entertainment, we've won them to entertainment.And guess why people are going to come to harvest?Because they want entertained.But if we win people with Jesus, we've won them to Jesus.And people are going to come to harvest because they want to know Jesus.Putting on a show replaces God's mission.Instead of making disciples of Jesus, I'm making disciples of me.There's a very pragmatic problem with that too.If the church is replacing God's mission for the show, it leaves the converts vulnerable.Why? Because there's always a more impressive performance.There's always a more charismatic personality out there.There's always a better show somewhere else.And that's why, listen, that's why people bounce around churches.People bounce around churches looking for something more entertaining.They're not going to use the word entertaining.They want something that is going to be more appealing to them.We hear it all the time."Oh Pastor Jeff, we love harvest.We love the people here and we love you.But such and such church has a better playground.We've got little kids and they need better facilities like that with playground and stuff.I had one family.I said, "Oh Pastor Jeff, we love harvest."But he said, "My kid, he had a 12 year old kid.He said, "My kid loves the concert atmosphere at such and such church, so we're going there."I'm like, "First of all, Dad,I seriously doubt the wisdom of leaving the decision of the spiritual direction of the familyin the lap of the most immature member of the family.That's a problem.But is that how we're picking churches who has the best concert?You see, if the faith of the responders is produced by the preacher's show,what if the preacher leaves?What happens when that preacher retires?What are we going to do now?Worse, what if the preacher fails?See, you replace the mission for the showand Paul says you're missing out on God's power.God's power, you're like, "Well, what is the power?What is the power?"You're like, "Oh, I know this one.I know what the power is because I've seen this on TV."Who's that guy that's...He slaps people and heals them?What's his name? Benny Hill?Hen, Benny Hinn.Benny Hill's different.I've seen that show.He slaps the people and they're down.And then he waves at a group of people and they all fall down.That's the power of God, right?Well, back in chapter 1 verse 18 of Pastor Taylor preached on last week,we learned what the power of God is.You know what the power of God is?The gospel.The gospel. Romans 1.16, the gospel is the power of God.You're like, "Well, do we see the power of God at Harvest Bible Chapel?"Yeah.Every time that we have a baptism serviceand you have somebody stepping in to the tubgoing, "I turn from my sin and I receive Jesus Christ, I am born again."You're witnessing the power of God.Every time somebody chooses forgiveness,"I was wronged, I was offended, I want to forgive, I want the relationship restored."Every time that happens, you're seeing the power of God.Every time somebody uses spiritual gifts to minister to others in the church,you're seeing the power of God.You see, the power of God is a changed life.You're the power of the Holy Spirit.That only comes from Jesus.In church, we are doing a major disservice to peopleto replace people experiencing His power with people enjoying my performance.I have no power at all.I can't save anyone.I can't change anyone.Only Jesus Christ can do that through His Spirit.So we're not putting on a showbecause the show will replace God's mission of making disciples of Jesus.The Harvest Bible Chapel, there's no tricks for results herebecause the Gospel just simply points to the bloodied Jesus Christ on the crossand says, "There, right there on the cross is your salvation.There on the cross is your example.There on the cross is your victory.There on the cross is your power."So this is a call for discernment.Look, are you new here?You're a first-time visitor here today?Have you been bouncing around visiting churches?And this is just one of many that you've been checking out.Or maybe you're somebody who's been attending for a while.Maybe you're even a member who's been thinking about moving on.I just want to ask you a couple of questions in light of what God says here.What are you looking for in a church?Wait, wait, maybe that's not the right question.Maybe the better question is what should you be looking for in a church?More fireworks?More pizazz?Or is Jesus what you really want?Are you saying, you know, I want to know the Gospel.I want nothing more than to experience the power of God in my life.Well, wherever you choose to worship,I would encourage you to make your decision based on the right factors.I have no say over what other churches do.I have some say here in a harvest Bible chapel.We're not putting on a show.We buy our heads as the worship team makes their way back up.Father in heaven, we bow before you as people who live in a culturebombarded by entertainment.Bombarded by churches trying to win people through goofy stuff.Father, your word is so clear on that in this passage.That your Gospel doesn't need help.It's just He's proclaimed.Father, I'm sorry for all the times that I thought it was about me.I'm sorry God for all the times that I was trying to factor in some element of creativityor something to really wow people and your Gospel doesn't need that.My efforts will just replace the pure, simple, clear message of the crucified Christ.Father, I pray for all of us that we would have the discernment that only comes from your spirit.That as we are evaluating where we are worshiping and how we are worshiping,we're evaluating the methods that you've laid out in your Word.We're evaluating the mission that you've laid out in your Word.We're evaluating the message that you've given us, Father.Give us discernment.We pray in Jesus' name, amen.

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