Podcasts about new beginnings

In this deeply personal episode, my love Jon and I sit down together to talk about the music that mirrors our journey — especially his latest single release, Free Fall (coming out Feb 28th): https://ditto.fm/free_fall_746ce4c9We explore how the song was written, what it represents, and how creativity becomes a living thread inside our relationship. This conversation moves beyond music into something more intimate: how two creators met and fell in love. We talk about:• The story behind Spark in the Dark (Jon's first album)• How Jon nearly died from toxic mold illness• Building love during life transitions• Holding space for each other's becoming• Creativity as devotionThis episode is raw, reflective, and real. If you've ever fallen in love during a threshold moment… if you've ever found light when everything felt uncertain… this one is for you.Listen to Spark in the Dark:https://ditto.fm/spark-in-the-dark---SPONSOR: AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee so if you don't love it, just send it back for a refund, minus shipping!Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code MANIFEST and you'll receive UP TO $300 off air purifiers! Exclusive to podcast customers, you will also receive a free 3 year warranty on any unit, which is an additional $84 value! Lock this special offer by going to A-I-R-D-O-C-T-O-R-P-R-O dot com and use promo code MANIFEST

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#402 In this episode, Guy introduced returning guest Katie Sutton and framed 2026 as an intense period of energetic change, comparing it to riding a wave and sharing a personal story about cycling Bolivia's "Road of Death" and his own recent ancestral trauma release. Katie says the year marks a collective transition out of centuries of oppression and separation, with people pushed to claim authentic expression, process shadow, and navigate collapsing systems while holding both personal and collective intensity. She described the Fire Horse year beginning February 17, noting early months focus on shedding and integration alongside a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse two weeks later, and a Mercury retrograde, with more visible new beginnings arriving in March and April. They discussed practical ways to avoid victimhood and burnout by slowing down, using micro-moments to feel and release triggers, prioritizing nervous-system regulation and solitude, and embracing joy alongside grief, while emphasizing co-creation with others and the earth. Katie explained her relationship with spiritual guides and earth energies, recounts a transformative Glastonbury pilgrimage experience and preparation practices, and closes by encouraging listeners to take good care of themselves through the year's "high highs and low lows," connect with her through Zen Within Academy, and consider retreats and workshops in places like Glastonbury and Charlotte, North Carolina. About Katie: Katie Sutton based in Charlotte, NC is an intuitive channel, vibrational energy healer and wayshower who supports you on your personal path to wholeness and fulfillment which is manifested by living as your authentic self.  During her individual healing sessions, workshops, speaking engagements, retreats and online programs and events, she intuitively crafts an alchemy of meditation, breath work, energy medicine and channeled teachings from her guides and higher self to awaken unity consciousness and deep healing for her clients and students.  With a warm and compassionate approach, Katie has helped countless individuals overcome their challenges and find greater peace, joy, and fulfillment in their lives. Her dedication to serving others has made her a respected and sought-after healer, teacher, and guide in the field of holistic health and wellness. Katie's approach is centered around empowering her clients to tap into their inner wisdom and access their own unique gifts, allowing them to live as their authentic selves and manifest their true potential. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - The 2026 Cycle Has Begun — What the Fire Horse Year Means for Humanity! (00:44) - Host Intro: Road of Death Story + Why This Episode Matters Now (03:29) - Welcoming Katie Sutton Back + The 'Intense Time' Question (04:21) - Why 2026 Feels So Intense: Nexus Point, Truths Surfacing & Co-Creation (07:49) - Fire Horse Year Timeline: Shedding First, New Beginnings in March/April (10:50) - Eclipses, Retrogrades & Neptune Shift: Shadow Integration and Clarity (12:46) - Harness the Chaos: Riding the Wave Without Giving Your Power Away (16:50) - Becoming Your Own Guru: Mentorship, Story-Sharing & Inner Divinity (20:03) - Micro-Practices for Big Feelings: Nervous System Tools in Real Life (23:45) - Inner Child, Joy & Play: Holding Both Light and Shadow (28:11) - Collective Nervous System Upgrades: Grounding, Boundaries & Co-Regulation (34:16) - Building Energy in Live Events: The 'Gym Reps' of Holding a Room (35:31) - Who Are the 'Guides'? Divine Feminine & Masculine Collectives Explained (39:20) - How Channeling Comes Through: Clairsentience, Body Signals & Knowing (40:54) - Glastonbury Pilgrimage: Heart Chakra of the World & the Chalice Well Awakening (43:24) - Protecting the Feminine: The Two Yew Trees, Sacred Stewardship & Balance (48:05) - Why She's Hopeful: Retreat Transformation, Inner Child Healing & Human Connection (51:04) - Preparing the Vessel: Reverence, Offerings & Attuning to Earth's Codes (55:15) - 12th Chakra & Beyond: Expanding the Energy Body Toward Unity Consciousness (57:12) - Sacred Practice in Real Life + Final Advice, Where to Find Katie & Closing How to Contact Katie Sutton:www.zenwithinacademy.com www.youtube.com/@ZenWithinAcademy   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

James & Christy talk NJPW as they start of their year with New Beginnings in Osaka. Its a time of turmoil for the Lionmark as contracts come to and end and futures are uncertain. Gabe Kidd & Andrade try and clear up some of that certainty with an eliminator for the Global title. Shota Umino & Yuya Uemura take on the Knockout Bros for the IWGP Tag Titles and Yota Tsuji takes on Jake Lee for the IWGP Heavyweight title in a polarising match. One thing was for sure Hiromu Takahashi said goodbye to his home promotion in a tearful farewell.

Do you think God is finished with you?  Too old?  Too yesterday?  Too whatever?  Well, think again.  God is a God of NEW BEGINNINGS for ALL of us.

Audio taken from the live teaching "When The Shepherd Abuses The Sheep - God's Plan For The Sexually Wounded" - https://youtu.be/6PtclQ5UUXsA special message from Tiff: I dedicate this teaching to all who have ever sought hope and healing in the church, but instead, you were drawn into darkness and depravity by those you had once looked up to and admired. Abuse says you are ruined, the gospel says you are redeemed.In my 5 decades of ministry, I have heard the cries and confessions of too many Christians who suffered spiritual and sexual abuse by a pastor, priest, youth pastor, or spiritual leader. Those in ministry who are called to protect, and insure safe places, have instead betrayed a holy trust, defiled innocence, shattered faith, and misused the name of God. For all who are still hiding in the dark shadows of sexual abuse and spiritual betrayal, today I remind you that Jesus, the Good Shepherd, does not abandon His lambs, especially those who are wounded.Here are 3 biblical truths that can bring healing to your wounds:1 - The Bible Condemns Sexual Abuse2 - God Cares For The Abused3 - God Heals The Wounds Of The BrokenKey Scripture used in today's teaching: Isaiah 61:1-3Other Scriptures referenced: Ephesians 5:3-5; Jeremiah 23:1 & 2; Psalm 72:12-14; 1 John 2:1-6; Psalm 56:8Unless otherwise noted, most Scripture will be read from the New Living Translation (NLT) Bible.Other teachings referenced in today's video:Sexual Scandal - God's Plan for Broken Leaders - https://youtu.be/tnsqjkavojMIf you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know!  Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4Thank you for listening, and subscribe for new content each week. 
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Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Snowfall of New Beginnings: A Father's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: בחדר ההמתנה של בית החולים היה אור חזק וריחות חיטוי.En: In the waiting room of the hospital, there was a strong light and the smell of disinfectant.He: השלג היה יורד בשקט בחוץ, ונצפה דרך החלונות הגדולים, מכניס שלווה לאוויר המתח שבפנים.En: The snow was quietly falling outside and could be seen through the large windows, bringing a sense of calm to the tense atmosphere inside.He: איתן ישב על כיסא קשה, מתחבט בין פחדיו למעמדו כאבא חדש.En: Eitan sat on a hard chair, wrestling between his fears and his status as a new father.He: שירה, אשתו, הייתה בחדר הלידה.En: Shira, his wife, was in the delivery room.He: היא הייתה רגועה ושלווה, נותנת תחושת ביטחון למי שסביבה.En: She was calm and serene, providing a sense of security to those around her.He: אבל בפנים, איתן הרגיש סערה של חששות.En: But inside, Eitan felt a storm of concerns.He: הוא חייך חיוך רופף, מנסה להסתיר את הפחדים שלו מהאחרים.En: He smiled a faint smile, trying to hide his fears from others.He: השעון תקתק בעונג אין-סופי, וכל רגע עבר באיטיות.En: The clock ticked with endless pleasure, and each moment passed slowly.He: נועם, אחיו הצעיר של איתן, התהלך בחדר.En: Noam, Eitan's younger brother, paced around the room.He: "אתה תהיה אבא נהדר, איתן," נועם אמר בנחישות.En: "You will be a great dad, Eitan," Noam said with determination.He: "שירה היא חזקה, ואתה חזק לידה.En: "Shira is strong, and you are strong beside her.He: תזרום עם הרגע.En: Go with the moment."He: "איתן לקח נשימה עמוקה.En: Eitan took a deep breath.He: המילים של נועם חדרו אל לבו.En: Noam's words penetrated his heart.He: הוא ראה את השקט שבפנים ופנה להתחזק מהביטחון של שירה.En: He saw the inner peace and drew strength from Shira's confidence.He: השעות עברו, ואיתן החליט שהוא חייב לשנות את גישתו.En: Hours passed, and Eitan decided he had to change his approach.He: זה היה הזמן לשים את הפחדים בצד ולהיות שם באמת בשביל שירה.En: It was time to put aside his fears and really be there for Shira.He: הוא קם ונתן יד לנועם.En: He stood up and gave Noam a hand.He: "אני מוכן," אמר.En: "I'm ready," he said.He: ואז, הרגע הגדול הגיע.En: Then, the big moment arrived.He: בכי ראשון נשמע מהחדר, ואיתן הרגיש גל עצום של רגשות.En: The first cry was heard from the room, and Eitan felt an overwhelming wave of emotions.He: הוא לא יכול היה לעצור את הדמעות.En: He couldn't stop the tears.He: זה היה בכי של אושר.En: It was a cry of joy.He: כשנכנס לתוך החדר, שירה החזיקה את תינוקם החדש.En: When he entered the room, Shira was holding their new baby.He: איתן נתן מבט קצר אל עיניה של שירה, ומיד ידע שהוא בהחלט מוכן להיות אבא.En: Eitan gave a quick glance into Shira's eyes, and immediately knew he was indeed ready to be a father.He: הוא נשא את התינוק בזרועותיו, אהבה אינסופית הציפה אותו ולימדה אותו דבר חשוב - הוא יכול להתמודד עם כל דבר דרך האהבה למשפחתו.En: He held the baby in his arms, an infinite love flooded him and taught him an important thing - he could handle anything through the love for his family.He: הם היו משפחה עכשיו, ביחד.En: They were a family now, together.He: השלג המשיך לרדת בשקט בחוץ, אבל בתוך הלבבות שלהם היה חם ונעים.En: The snow continued to fall quietly outside, but inside their hearts, it was warm and cozy. Vocabulary Words:disinfectant: חיטויcalm: שקטatmosphere: אווירwrestling: מתחבטserene: שלווהconcerns: חששותfaint: רופףtick: מתקתקdetermination: נחישותpenetrated: חדרוapproach: גישהoverwhelming: עצוםglance: מבטinfinite: אינסופיתflooded: הציפהhandle: להתמודדcozy: נעיםdelivery: לידהsecurity: ביטחוןhide: להסתירmoment: רגעpeace: שקטdecided: החליטwave: גלtears: דמעותjoy: אושרtogether: ביחדstorm: סערהnewborn: תינוק חדשlove: אהבהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Tune into spirit with psychic medium Laura Lee as she connects with Lucy, calling from Mexico, after making a life-changing move from the United States. Through evidential mediumship, Laura Lee delivers heartfelt messages from Lucy's ancestors in spirit, including a hardworking father who reveals he has guided her return home for protection, purpose, and personal growth. Spirit confirms that Lucy's relocation is not a coincidence but a divinely guided transition aligned with her soul's path. As spirit reveals connections to teaching, healing children, and reconnecting with meaningful relationships from the past, Lucy receives reassurance that she is exactly where she is meant to be. If you've ever wondered whether a big life change was guided by something greater, this episode offers comforting evidence that spirit walks beside you, helping you rebuild, reconnect, and thrive wherever your soul is called.

What if the key to "getting" more in life isn't about trying harder—but about giving more freely? In this episode, we explore the the Law of Circulation and how it shapes everything from our relationships, finances, and even to our overall sense of abundance. Through insights from both science and spirituality, we look at how nature itself models this truth—nothing thrives by holding on, but by allowing energy to move. When we consciously choose to give—whether it's love, attention, generosity, or presence—we create space for something new to flow back into our lives.We also talk about how aligning with these universal laws can transform not just what we experience externally, but who we become internally. How might your life shift if you focused more on what you can contribute rather than what you can get? And what would happen if giving became less about obligation and more about expression? Join us for a heartfelt and practical conversation that invites us to step into a deeper level of abundance, fulfillment, and conscious living—by simply starting with what we already have to give.Chapters00:00 New Beginnings and Updates02:53 The Law of Circulation: Giving to Receive05:47 Nature's Examples of Giving and Receiving08:41 The Importance of Alignment with Universal Laws12:04 Concrete Examples of Giving in Life14:56 Financial Giving and Spiritual Nourishment17:51 Transformative Stories of Giving and Receiving20:47 Recommended Resource: The Go-Giver23:43 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions

In celebration of The High Confectionary's new chocolate bar launch (!!), I'm sitting down with Sarah Fennel, founder of Broma Bakery and the baker extraordinaire who helped bring our new chocolate bars to life! Sarah is behind some of the internet's most beloved dessert recipes, but this conversation goes way beyond baking. She opens up about her complicated relationship with food growing up, how control and anxiety showed up for her as a teenager, and what recovery has actually looked like over time: not a neat "before and after", but as something layered and ongoing. She shares so openly about disordered eating, family instability, and how baking became not just a creative outlet, but a way back to joy. We get into the origin story of Broma Bakery, the food memories that shape us, and how she built a full career around dessert (and without cutting corners or stripping the pleasure out of it.) And of course, we talk about cannabis - evolving past party culture, using it intentionally, and discovering it as a tool to feel lighter, gigglier, more present, and more yourself. Plus, the BTS of creating The High Confectionary's new chocolate bars, the flavor development process, and why precise dosing changes everything - especially for women who want to enjoy without going overboard. This conversation is funny, honest, and joyful, a reminder that dessert and cannabis, at their best, are both about enjoyment, connection, and letting yourself feel good. We love you Sarah! Link to The High Confectionary's new chocolate bars: https://thehighconfectionary.com/collections/chocolate This episode is brought to you by Amazon Pharmacy. Amazon Pharmacy is a full service digital pharmacy that delivers prescription medications directly to customers' homes. Visit pharmacy.amazon.com to learn more.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the Decide Your Legacy podcast, host Adam Gragg welcomes entrepreneur and women's leadership advocate Audra Dinell. The conversation centers around three key decisions you can make to create a future that's bigger, brighter, and more authentic than your past.Audra dives into her journey from founding The Thread, a women's leadership organization, to lessons learned from business failures, parenting, and dealing with ADHD. She shares insights on how to define what you truly want, the power of accountability, and why believing in yourself is essential for growth. The episode also touches on overcoming perfectionism, building habits that stick, emotional agility, and the value of taking imperfect action.Whether you're a leader, entrepreneur, or anyone looking for practical motivation to make meaningful changes, this episode offers genuine stories, actionable advice, and encouragement to go bigger in life and business.Check Out ➡️ The ThreadCHAPTERS:00:00 "Choosing Growth Over Fear"06:01 "Challenging Self-Limiting Stories"07:48 Defining Personalized Values09:53 "Lessons from Near Failure"15:23 "Finding Balance Amid Growth"17:07 "Getting Real with Financials"21:05 Finding Your Best Accountability Strategy24:25 Entrepreneurship: Curiosity and Experimentation26:37 Women's Growth & Accountability Program29:52 Habit Tracker and Birthday Reflections33:17 "Entrepreneurial Journey and New Beginnings"37:59 Parenthood and Entrepreneurship: Growth Through Risk39:48 "Envisioning Your Future Journey"43:37 Unexpected Lessons of Taking Time Be sure to check out Escape Artists Travel and tell them Decide Your Legacy sent you!

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The Lunar New Year marks a turning — a gentle invitation to begin again.In this week's episode, Natalie explores a quiet, powerful truth: hope is the ability to take one more step. Not a leap. Not a perfect plan. Just one small, steady movement forward.Through calming breath work and full-body relaxation, you'll be guided to soften the body, settle the mind, and reconnect to your inner steadiness. This practice isn't about forcing optimism. It's about finding enough space inside yourself to keep going — even tenderly, even slowly.If this year has felt heavy, uncertain, or overwhelming, let this be your pause. Your reset. Your reminder that hope doesn't have to be loud to be real.Sometimes hope is simply choosing to take one more breath.One more step.And beginning again.Support the Smith FamilySeveral people have asked how to support our family during this time. For those who wish, a link is included below. Please know there is no expectation — your care and presence already mean so much.https://givesendgo.com/SmithfamilysatxSend a textWanna be on the show? Click here to fill out our guest info form or drop us a email at yogachanged@gmail.comFollow us on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@yogachangedFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/yogachanged/For more, go to https://howyogachangedmylife.comThe theme music for this episode, “Cenote Angelita”, was written and produced by Mar Abajo Rio AKA MAR Yoga Music. Dive deeper into this and other original yoga-inspired compositions by visiting bio.site/mcrworks. For the latest updates on upcoming events featuring his live music for yoga and meditation, be sure to follow @maryogamusic on Instagram.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Love Rekindled: A Carnival at Halászbástya Awakens Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Bence a téli szelek közepette sétált a Halászbástyon.En: Bence was walking amid the winter winds at the Halászbástya.Hu: A Duna csendesen folyt alatta, míg a tornyok és boltívek mesébe illő képet festettek.En: The Duna flowed quietly below, while the towers and arches painted a picture fit for a fairy tale.Hu: A Bástya körül most téli piac nyüzsgött, a farsangra készülődve.En: Around the Bástya, a winter market was bustling, preparing for carnival.Hu: Mindenhol színes bódék, forralt bor illata és nevető emberek.En: Everywhere were colorful stalls, the scent of mulled wine, and laughing people.Hu: Réka is ott volt, egy barátjával, észrevette Bencét, amint kétségbeesetten keresett valamit a szemével.En: Réka was there too, with a friend, and she noticed Bence as he desperately searched for something with his eyes.Hu: Évek óta nem találkoztak, de ő azonnal felismerte Bencét.En: They hadn't met for years, but she recognized Bence instantly.Hu: Réka arcán mosoly jelent meg, ahogy felé közeledett.En: A smile appeared on Réka's face as she approached him.Hu: „Bence!” – kiáltotta, miközben felé sietett.En: "Bence!" she shouted as she hurried towards him.Hu: Bence megfordult, és hirtelen minden bénultság eltűnt.En: Bence turned, and suddenly all his paralysis disappeared.Hu: Réka jelenléte melegségként ölelte körül.En: Réka's presence embraced him like warmth.Hu: „Réka! Milyen régen nem láttalak!” – mondta, és megölelte régi barátját.En: "Réka! It's been so long since I've seen you!" he said, and hugged his old friend.Hu: Zoltán, a közös barát is ott volt, és bár nem mutatta ki, de mosolyogva vette tudomásul a találkozást.En: Zoltán, the mutual friend, was also there, and although he didn't show it, he acknowledged the meeting with a smile.Hu: Zoltán mindig is a két lábbal a földön álló barát volt, és gyakran kérdőjelezte meg a múlt hatását a jövőre.En: Zoltán had always been the grounded friend and often questioned the impact of the past on the future.Hu: A fesztivál lármája közepette Bencét egy gondolat fogta el: talán Réka lehet az új múzsája.En: Amid the festival's noise, Bence was struck by a thought: perhaps Réka could be his new muse.Hu: A közös emlékek és az új érzelmek keveréke inspirációt hozott.En: The mix of shared memories and new emotions brought inspiration.Hu: De a kettős érzés attól tartotta: érdemes-e a múltat feléleszteni?En: But the dual feeling held him back: is it worth reviving the past?Hu: Miközben a farsangi felvonulás kezdődött a lámpák fényében, Bence szíve megnyílott.En: As the carnival parade began in the light of the lamps, Bence's heart opened.Hu: A színes ruhák és a zene kavalkádja világossá tette számára az élet szépségét.En: The kaleidoscope of colorful costumes and music illuminated the beauty of life for him.Hu: Rájött, nem csak az alkotáshoz fontos Réka, hanem a szívének is új értelmet adott.En: He realized that Réka was not only important for his art but also gave new meaning to his heart.Hu: Végül Bence odalépett Rékához. „Réka, inspirálsz engem. Képművészetben és az életemben is.” – mondta.En: Finally, Bence stepped up to Réka. "Réka, you inspire me. In art and in my life," he said.Hu: Zoltán csak bólintott, mintha mindig is tudta volna, hogy így történik majd.En: Zoltán just nodded, as if he had always known it would happen this way.Hu: Bence mosolyogva fogta meg Réka kezét és érezte, ahogy a múlt és jelen egybe fonódik.En: Bence smiled as he took Réka's hand and felt the past and present intertwine.Hu: Egy új festménysorozat fogalmazódott meg a fejében: Boldog Budapest.En: A new series of paintings began to take shape in his mind: Happy Budapest.Hu: A Halászbástya tornyait és pillanatait Rékával végre megörökíthette a vásznon.En: He could finally capture the towers and moments of the Halászbástya with Réka on canvas.Hu: Az üres vásznak újra élettel teltek meg, tele színekkel és történetekkel.En: The empty canvases filled with life again, bursting with colors and stories.Hu: Bence rátalált az új kezdetre és Rékára, akivel megoszthatta a felfedezéseket.En: Bence found a new beginning and Réka with whom he could share his discoveries.Hu: Bence most már tudta: a múlt és a jelen összekapcsolódik, és mindkettő hoz valamit, ami erősebbé teszi őt.En: Bence now knew: the past and present are interconnected, and both bring something that strengthens him.Hu: Azon az estén a Halászbástya alatt a Duna tovább folyt, most már irányt mutatva Bence új élete felé.En: That evening, under the Halászbástya, the Duna continued to flow, now pointing the way towards Bence's new life. Vocabulary Words:amid: közepetteflowed: folytarches: boltívekbustling: nyüzsgöttmulled wine: forralt bordesperately: kétségbeesettenparalysis: bénultságembraced: ölelteacknowledged: tudomásul vettegrounded: két lábbal a földön állóimpact: hatásmuse: múzsakaleidoscope: kavalkádjailluminated: világossá tetteintertwine: egybe fonódikcaptured: megörökíthettecanvas: vászonbrought: hozottinspiration: inspirációquietly: csendesenfairy tale: mesébe illősuddenly: hirtelenfestival: fesztiválparade: felvonulásseries: sorozatbursting: élettel teltek megdiscovered: felfedezéseketinterconnected: összekapcsolódikstrengthens: erősebbé teszipointing: irányt mutatva

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Snowy Stockholm Encounter: Uncovering History and New Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vintern i Stockholm var kall och snön föll lätt över staden.En: The winter in Stockholm was cold and the snow fell lightly over the city.Sv: Inne på Vasamuseet, bland de stora trämasterna och de intrikata snidade detaljerna av det magnifika skeppet, samlades en grupp besökare för en guidad tur.En: Inside the Vasamuseet, among the great wooden masts and the intricately carved details of the magnificent ship, a group of visitors gathered for a guided tour.Sv: I gruppen stod Elin, som just nu kände sig som en skör och osäker skugga av sig själv.En: In the group stood Elin, who at the moment felt like a fragile and uncertain shadow of herself.Sv: Historian hade alltid varit hennes tillflykt, särskilt efter en smärtsam separation.En: History had always been her refuge, especially after a painful separation.Sv: Elin bestämde sig för att följa med på visningen istället för att vandra runt på egen hand.En: Elin decided to join the tour instead of wandering around on her own.Sv: Något inom henne längtade efter förändring, efter den värme och gemenskap som hon en gång känt.En: Something within her longed for change, for the warmth and community she once felt.Sv: Hon var klädd i en varm kappa och bar sina favoritvantar, ett par som hennes mormor hade stickat åt henne.En: She was dressed in a warm coat and wore her favorite mittens, a pair her grandmother had knitted for her.Sv: Inte långt därifrån stod Arvid.En: Not far away stood Arvid.Sv: Han kände sig både inspirerad och ensam i sitt arbete som ingenjör.En: He felt both inspired and lonely in his work as an engineer.Sv: Fartygskonstruktion fascinerade honom, och han sökte nya idéer till ett projekt.En: Ship construction fascinated him, and he was seeking new ideas for a project.Sv: Hans kollega Sofia, alltid optimistisk och stödjande, hade föreslagit museet som ett bra ställe att starta.En: His colleague Sofia, always optimistic and supportive, had suggested the museum as a good place to start.Sv: Guiden började berätta om skeppets historia och hur det en gång färdades på Östersjöns vatten.En: The guide began to tell the history of the ship and how it once sailed on the waters of the Baltic Sea.Sv: Elin drogs in i berättelsen, och när hon sneglade runt såg hon Arvid, som också verkade djupt försjunken i historien.En: Elin was drawn into the story, and when she glanced around, she saw Arvid, who also seemed deeply absorbed by the history.Sv: Sofia hade rätt.En: Sofia was right.Sv: Tanken på skeppet Vasa och dess tragiska öde hade inspirerat honom mer än han förväntat sig.En: The thought of the ship Vasa and its tragic fate had inspired him more than he expected.Sv: Då möttes Elins och Arvids blickar kort.En: Then Elin's and Arvid's eyes met briefly.Sv: Ett blygt leende utbyttes, och en nyfikenhet vaknade.En: A shy smile was exchanged, and a curiosity awakened.Sv: Efter en stunds tvekan, vid en särskilt detaljerad modell av skeppet, vågade Arvid närma sig Elin.En: After a moment's hesitation, by a particularly detailed model of the ship, Arvid dared to approach Elin.Sv: "Intressanta detaljer på kanonerna, eller hur?"En: "Interesting details on the cannons, don't you think?"Sv: sa han lite nervöst.En: he said a little nervously.Sv: Elin nickade.En: Elin nodded.Sv: "Ja, verkligen fascinerande.En: "Yes, really fascinating.Sv: Jag undrar vilka historier de har att berätta."En: I wonder what stories they have to tell."Sv: Deras samtal flöt naturligt, och innan de visste ordet av hade de förlorat sig i diskussionen kring de tekniska detaljerna och historiska kontexterna som omgett skeppet Vasa.En: Their conversation flowed naturally, and before they knew it, they had lost themselves in a discussion about the technical details and historical contexts surrounding the ship Vasa.Sv: Under en särskild livfull diskussion om en segelsats krockade de mot varandra av misstag, vilket resulterade i oavsiktlig skratt.En: During a particularly lively discussion about a set of sails, they accidentally bumped into each other, resulting in unintended laughter.Sv: Det förflöt ett ögonblick av magi, som brusade bort den kyliga distansen de hade känt inombords.En: A moment of magic passed, which washed away the cold distance they had felt inside.Sv: Skrattet lättade deras hjärtan, och allt verkade plötsligt möjligt.En: The laughter lightened their hearts, and suddenly everything seemed possible.Sv: Elin kände en glädje hon inte upplevt på länge.En: Elin felt a joy she hadn't experienced in a long time.Sv: Arvid blev uppmärksam på hur socialt interagerande kunde skänka energi och inspiration till hans kreativa arbete.En: Arvid became aware of how social interaction could bring energy and inspiration to his creative work.Sv: Innan de skiljdes åt för dagen, utbytte Elin och Arvid kontaktinformation.En: Before they parted for the day, Elin and Arvid exchanged contact information.Sv: De lovade att ses igen, kanske en kopp kaffe för att fortsätta diskutera sin delade passion.En: They promised to meet again, perhaps for a cup of coffee to continue discussing their shared passion.Sv: Medan de lämnade museet, kände sig båda lättare, bärandes en känsla av framtida möjligheter och kanske en ny kärlek.En: As they left the museum, both felt lighter, carrying a sense of future possibilities and perhaps a new love.Sv: Stockholms snöiga vinternatt omfamnade dem, och Vasamuseet, som nyligen hade bevittnat början på denna nya vänskap, stod stadigt kvar som ett tyst men väldefinierat vittne.En: Stockholm's snowy winter night embraced them, and the Vasamuseet, which had just witnessed the beginning of this new friendship, stood steadily as a silent but well-defined witness. Vocabulary Words:winter: vintermagnificent: magnifikagathered: samladesguided: guidadintricately: intrikatafragile: skörrefuge: tillflyktseparation: separationwandering: vandralonged: längtadewarmth: värmecommunity: gemenskapinspired: inspireradlonely: ensamengineer: ingenjörconstruction: konstruktionfascinated: fascineradeproject: projektsupportive: stödjandetragedy: tragiskahesitation: tvekanapproach: närma sigcannons: kanonernacuriosity: nyfikenhetconversation: samtaltechnical: tekniskacontext: kontextbumped: krockadeunintended: oavsiktliginteraction: interagerande

Fluent Fiction - Korean: New Year Fireworks and an Unforgettable Proposal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 서울의 밤하늘엔 추운 겨울바람이 불고 있었다.En: In the night sky over Seoul, a cold winter wind was blowing.Ko: 그 위로 은은하게 떠오른 Namsan 탑은 새로운 해를 맞이할 준비로 빛나고 있었다.En: Above it, the Namsan Tower was shining, ready to embrace the new year.Ko: 사람들은 달의 새해 불꽃놀이를 보기 위해 모여들었다.En: People gathered to watch the lunar new year fireworks.Ko: 진수는 사진을 찍으려고 준비 중이었다.En: Jinsu was preparing to take pictures.Ko: 그는 완벽한 순간을 포착하기 위해 카메라를 들고 자리를 찾고 있었다.En: He was holding a camera, searching for the perfect spot to capture the moment.Ko: 하지만 주변에는 많은 관광객들이 있었다.En: However, there were many tourists around.Ko: “여기는 너무 북적거려,” 진수는 작게 중얼거렸다.En: “It's too crowded here,” Jinsu muttered quietly.Ko: 민지는 셀카를 찍으려고 여러 곳을 둘러봤다.En: Minji looked around several spots to take a selfie.Ko: “진수야, 여기서 찍으면 좋겠어. 정말 멋지잖아!” 그녀는 웃었다.En: “Jinsu, it would be great to take a picture here. It's really beautiful!” she laughed.Ko: 하지만 그곳도 이미 사람들이 자리 잡고 있었다.En: But that place was also already occupied by people.Ko: 서진은 초조했다.En: Seojin was nervous.Ko: 오늘 밤, 불꽃이 터질 때 민지에게 프로포즈하려고 했다.En: He planned to propose to Minji tonight, just as the fireworks would burst.Ko: “쉽지 않네,” 그는 생각했다.En: “It's not easy,” he thought.Ko: “조용한 곳이 필요해.”En: “I need a quiet place.”Ko: “우리 다른 곳을 찾아보자,” 서진이 말했다.En: “Let's find somewhere else,” Seojin said.Ko: 진수와 민지는 고개를 끄덕였다.En: Jinsu and Minji nodded.Ko: 셋은 가능한 덜 붐비는 곳을 찾아 산길로 향했다.En: The three headed towards a trail that seemed less crowded.Ko: 그곳은 눈으로 덮여 있었고, 발자국이 드문드문 보였다.En: It was covered in snow, and footsteps were rarely seen.Ko: 드디어 한적한 곳에 도착했지만, 다시 문제가 생겼다.En: They finally arrived at a secluded spot, but another issue arose.Ko: 작은 무리가 그곳에서 시끄럽게 카운트다운을 시작했다.En: A small group had begun a noisy countdown there.Ko: 진수는 한숨을 쉬었다.En: Jinsu sighed.Ko: “포기해야 하나?”En: “Should I give up?”Ko: 그때, 민지와 서진이 함께 웃는 모습이 불꽃에 환하게 비추었다.En: At that moment, Minji and Seojin were laughing together, their faces brightly illuminated by the fireworks.Ko: 진수는 직감을 믿고 셔터를 눌렀다.En: Jinsu trusted his instincts and pressed the shutter.Ko: 불꽃이 밤하늘을 수놓았고, 서진은 민지의 손을 잡았다.En: The fireworks painted the night sky, and Seojin held Minji's hand.Ko: “민지야, 나랑 결혼해 줄래?” 그 순간, 진수의 카메라는 그들의 진솔한 행복을 잡았다.En: “Minji, will you marry me?” At that moment, Jinsu's camera captured their genuine happiness.Ko: 결국 진수는 완벽한 사진을 찍었다.En: In the end, Jinsu took the perfect photo.Ko: 계획했던 건 아니지만, 진정한 순간이 최고라는 걸 깨달았다.En: It wasn't what he had planned, but he realized that genuine moments are the best.Ko: 그 사진은 진수의 포트폴리오의 중심이 되고, 셋의 소중한 추억으로 남았다.En: That photo became the centerpiece of Jinsu's portfolio and remained a cherished memory for the three of them.Ko: 새해의 Namsan은 소중한 인생의 새 장을 시작하는 곳이었다.En: The Namsan of the new year was the place where a precious new chapter of life began. Vocabulary Words:lunar: 달의fireworks: 불꽃놀이crowded: 북적거려secluded: 한적한tourists: 관광객propose: 프로포즈shutter: 셔터instincts: 직감capture: 포착illuminated: 비추었다genuine: 진솔한embrace: 맞이할muttered: 중얼거렸다nervous: 초조했다countdown: 카운트다운quiet: 조용한footsteps: 발자국sigh: 한숨을 쉬었다cherished: 소중한portfolio: 포트폴리오chapter: 장trail: 산길plan: 계획perfect: 완벽한moment: 순간precious: 소중한rarely: 드문드문occupied: 자리 잡고 있었다realized: 깨달았다memory: 추억

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Welcome to a week that changes everything. Episode 142 marks the true beginning of 2026. We are navigating a "tsunami of emotions" as we move through a New Moon Eclipse, the Lunar New Year, and a rare planetary alignment that hasn't occurred in 36 years. This week isn't about maintaining the status quo; it's about grounding into your practices so you can ride the waves of transformation without being swept away. [00:00] Announcements: Magical Mentoring Returns Magical Mentoring returns on the Spring Equinox (March 20th). This session features Mentoring Lite—designed for those craving community and "magick without the heavy lift." Returning Students (2019-2025): No exploration call needed. Register now via the link below! New Students: You must schedule a 30-minute exploration call between Feb 28 – March 6 to see if we're a fit. Location: Find all links at unicornwellnessstudio.com under Mentoring. [05:20] The Weekly Forecast: Endurance & Grounding Last week was about the shift of Saturn into Aries. This week, we have zero personal planets in Earth signs, making your mat practice non-negotiable for stability and endurance. The Energy Count: 3 Fire, 3 Air, 0 Earth, 3 Water + North Node in Pisces. The Vibe: A final cleanse. Pisces season is pushing backlogged emotions to the surface. It may feel like "pipes bursting," but it is clearing the way for new life. [12:45] Tuesday, Feb 17: New Moon Eclipse in Aquarius The Universe is hitting the reset button. The Portal: This eclipse initiates a two-year cycle on the Leo/Aquarius axis. Expect the Unexpected: Fated moments will arise. Stay present and avoid "knowing" how things will end. Lunar New Year: We officially enter the Year of the Fire Horse. This energy is bold, fast, and liberation-seeking. Learn to ride the horse, or risk being dragged by it. [22:10] Friday, Feb 20: The Great Ingress Saturn conjunct Neptune at 0° Aries. This rare meet-up happens once every 36 years. It is the moment where Form (Saturn) meets the Formless (Neptune). The Birth: Dreams are receiving the structures they need to manifest. The Shift: We are leaving behind escapism and false gurus to pioneer something raw and authentic. Weekly Checklist Get on the mat 2–4x: Focus on hydration and grounding. Watch: New Moon Eclipse Tarot Reading in Unicorn Wellness Studio (22 mins of channeled guidance). Reflect: Feel your feelings, while knowing they are not all facts. Collect data. Self-Care: Get on the mat, meditate, hydrate, rest, replenish. Weekly Mantra "I shed what holds me down. I shed what holds me back. I shed all that no longer fits. I grow into more authenticity. I expand into more of myself. I hold hands with my shadows, but I drive where we are going next." Links & Resources Mentoring Lite: https://www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/magical-mentoring-lite Schedule and exploration call for Mentoring Lite: https://calendly.com/unicornwellness/magical-mentoring-exploration-call?month=2026-03&date=2026-03-03 Unicorn Wellness Studio: 30 Days Free Trial https://www.unicornwellnessstudio.com/30-day-guest-access

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Finding Solace and New Beginnings in Banff's Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-02-16-08-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: מתחת לשמיים כחולים, מול הרים מכוסים שלג ויערות עד ירוקים, נגלה יופי הקסם של הפארק הלאומי באנף.En: Under blue skies, in front of snow-covered mountains and evergreen forests, the magical beauty of Banff National Park is revealed.He: ליאורה, צעירה עם לב כואב אחרי פרידה כואבת, החליטה לצאת לטיול יחיד ביערות הקפואים.En: Liora, a young woman with a heart aching from a painful breakup, decided to embark on a solo journey in the frozen woods.He: היא חיפשה שם שקט, שלווה וגם קצת אומץ בלב.En: She sought peace, serenity, and a bit of courage in her heart.He: ארי הגיע מהעיר הגדולה.En: Ari arrived from the big city.He: הוא רצה למצוא השראה וכוח בטבע לצייר תמונות חדשות.En: He wanted to find inspiration and strength in nature to paint new pictures.He: הוא הרגיש שהנופים של באנף יקבלו אותו בזרועות פתוחות וייתנו לו תשובות לשאלות שבלב.En: He felt that the landscapes of Banff would welcome him with open arms and provide answers to the questions in his heart.He: ביום בהיר אחד הם נפגשו על השביל המושלג.En: One bright day, they met on the snowy trail.He: ארי היה חדור מוטיבציה, עם חיוך רחב ורגליים זריזות על השביל החליק.En: Ari was motivated, with a wide smile and nimble feet on the path.He: ליאורה, לעומת זאת, צעדה בזהירות, מביטה סביב בגוון שקט.En: Liora, on the other hand, walked cautiously, quietly observing her surroundings.He: בתחילה, ליאורה הייתה סגורה.En: Initially, Liora was reserved.He: היא לא רצתה לדבר.En: She didn't want to talk.He: אבל ארי היה זה שהעיז ושאל: "את מטיילת כאן הרבה?En: But Ari dared to ask, "Do you hike here often?"He: ""אולי," היא ענתה בקצרה, אבל בעיניה נראה ניצוץ של סקרנות קלה.En: "Maybe," she answered curtly, but in her eyes, there was a slight spark of curiosity.He: כשהשלג התחיל לרדת חזק יותר, והרוח שיחקה בעצי האורן, נחבא והתגלה פניו של הר פארקר הנפלא.En: As the snow began to fall harder, and the wind played among the pine trees, the magnificent face of Mount Parker emerged and vanished.He: ואז, באמצע השביל הצר והחלקלק, ליאורה איבדה לרגע את היציבות שלה.En: Then, in the middle of the narrow and slippery trail, Liora momentarily lost her balance.He: היא גלשה קלות, ונראתה כאילו תיפול אל תהום קטנה בין העצים.En: She slipped slightly and seemed as though she would fall into a small ravine among the trees.He: "זהירות!En: "Careful!"He: " קרא ארי, ומיהר לעזור.En: Ari called out and hurried to help.He: הוא אחז בידה, חש בחום מגע אדם אחר.En: He grasped her hand, feeling the warmth of another person's touch.He: ליאורה עצרה, נשמה עמוק ונשענה עליו.En: Liora paused, took a deep breath, and leaned on him.He: זה היה רגע קטן, אך מלא משמעות.En: It was a small moment, but one filled with meaning.He: באותו רגע, משהו התרכך בלבה של ליאורה.En: In that moment, something softened in Liora's heart.He: היא העזה להרים את מבטה אליו ולהודות: "תודה.En: She dared to lift her gaze to him and confessed, "Thank you.He: אני חושבת שלא הייתי מסתדרת בלעדיך.En: I don't think I would have managed without you."He: "הם המשיכו לטפס יחד, ליאורה עם לב פתוח יותר ועם חיוך אמיתי ראשון מזה זמן רב, וארי עם סיפוק והמון השראה.En: They continued to climb together, Liora with a more open heart and a genuine smile for the first time in a long while, and Ari with satisfaction and plenty of inspiration.He: כשהגיעו לפסגה, נחשף לפניהם נוף עוצר נשימה של שלג נוצץ וקרני שמש שבקו מעל כל הרקיע.En: When they reached the summit, they were greeted with a breathtaking view of sparkling snow and sun rays stretching across the entire sky.He: ליאורה נשמה עמוק את האוויר הקר ופנתה לארי: "אני שמחה שנפגשנו דווקא כאן.En: Liora took a deep breath of the cold air and turned to Ari: "I'm glad we met here."He: "הוא חייך ואמר, "הטבע ככה, מחבר אתנו ללב שלנו וללב של אחרים.En: He smiled and said, "That's how nature is, connecting us to our heart and the hearts of others."He: "ברגע הזה, ליאורה מצאה קצת מהכוח והשלווה שחיפשה.En: In that moment, Liora found some of the strength and peace she was looking for.He: היא הבינה שאמנם היא יצאה לחפש לבד, אבל הדרך קיבלה תפנית נפלאה בזכות מפגש בלתי צפוי עם חבר חדש.En: She realized that even though she set out to search alone, the journey took a wonderful turn thanks to an unexpected encounter with a new friend.He: הסוף.En: The end. Vocabulary Words:ache: כואבembark: לצאתserenity: שלווהinspiration: השראהgaze: מבטcautiously: בזהירותcuriously: סקרנותmotivation: מוטיבציהnimble: זריזcurtly: בקצרהravine: תהוםgrasp: לאחוזbalance: יציבותhesitate: להססlean: להישעןspark: ניצוץmomentarily: לרגעslippery: חלקלקsummit: פסגהbreathtaking: עוצר נשימהconfess: להודותgenuine: אמיתיstrength: כוחencounter: מפגשunexpected: בלתי צפויsolitary: יחידmajestic: הנפלאvanish: נחבאlend: לתתsolitude: שקטBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Love in Oslo: A Bold Leap on Valentine's Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Det var en iskald februardag i Oslo.En: It was a freezing February day in Oslo.No: Kontorene til Vegsela AS var fylt med lyden av tastaturklikking og dempet prat.En: The offices of Vegsela AS were filled with the sound of keyboard clicking and muted conversation.No: Store vinduer lot et bløtt, grått lys skylle inn over skrivebordene til de ansatte, som pakket seg inn i varme klær for å holde kulden ute.En: Large windows allowed a soft, gray light to wash over the employees' desks, who bundled up in warm clothes to keep the cold out.No: Sindre satte seg ved sin dataskjerm og prøvde å fokusere på rapportene.En: Sindre sat down at his computer and tried to focus on the reports.No: Han var en midt på treet leder, men følte ofte vekten av ansvar hvile tungt på skuldrene.En: He was a middle-of-the-road manager but often felt the weight of responsibility bearing heavily on his shoulders.No: Bak smilet skjulte det seg en ensomhet, en lengsel etter noe mer enn bare arbeid og rutiner.En: Behind the smile, there was a loneliness, a longing for something more than just work and routines.No: I det siste hadde tankene hans kretset mye rundt Astrid, kollegaen med det smittsomme smilet og den lune latteren.En: Lately, his thoughts often revolved around Astrid, the colleague with the infectious smile and warm laughter.No: Det nærmet seg lunsjtid.En: Lunchtime was approaching.No: Mange gikk til kantina for å varme seg med en kopp kaffe, mens Sindre ble sittende og fundere.En: Many went to the cafeteria to warm up with a cup of coffee, while Sindre remained seated, pondering.No: Han så på klokka, markedet hadde gått opp i dag.En: He looked at the clock; the market had gone up today.No: Kanskje det var et tegn?En: Perhaps it was a sign?No: Senere, mens arbeidsdagen nærmet seg slutten, tenkte Sindre på hvordan han kunne be Astrid med seg ut.En: Later, as the workday was nearing its end, Sindre thought about how he could ask Astrid out.No: Det var Valentinsdagen, en anledning han vanligvis lot passere.En: It was Valentine's Day, an occasion he usually let pass.No: Men i dag kjentes det annerledes.En: But today felt different.No: Kanskje var det tiden for å være modig?En: Perhaps it was time to be brave?No: Etter en lang dag med møter og notater, sto Sindre i heisen, klar til å dra hjem.En: After a long day of meetings and notes, Sindre stood in the elevator, ready to go home.No: Tilfeldigvis steg Astrid også inn.En: Coincidentally, Astrid also stepped in.No: Hun smilte varmt, noe som fikk Sindre til å føle seg både nervøs og glad på samme tid.En: She smiled warmly, making Sindre feel both nervous and happy at the same time.No: "Heisene her er alltid så trege," lo Astrid, og Sindre nikket enig, hjertet hamret.En: "The elevators here are always so slow," laughed Astrid, and Sindre nodded in agreement, his heart pounding.No: I stillheten som fulgte, bestemte han seg.En: In the silence that followed, he decided.No: Han tok et dypt pust og sa: "Astrid, jeg tenkte... siden det er Valentinsdagen, kanskje vi kan spise middag sammen i kveld? Jeg skulle uansett handle etter jobb, så kanskje vi kunne lage noe godt?"En: He took a deep breath and said, "Astrid, I was thinking... since it's Valentine's Day, maybe we could have dinner together tonight? I was going to shop after work anyway, so maybe we could make something nice?"No: Astrid så overrasket, men glad ut.En: Astrid looked surprised but pleased.No: "Det høres hyggelig ut, Sindre. Jeg blir med," svarte hun med et varmt smil.En: "That sounds nice, Sindre. I'll join you," she replied with a warm smile.No: Lettet og lettet over svaret hennes, kjente Sindre at hjertet ble betydelig lettere.En: Relieved and elated by her answer, Sindre felt his heart become significantly lighter.No: De gikk sammen ut i den kalde oslolufta, og for første gang på lenge følte Sindre håp og glede.En: They walked out together into the cold Oslo air, and for the first time in a long time, Sindre felt hope and joy.No: Kanskje var dette begynnelsen på noe mer – ikke bare for Valentinsdagen, men for fremtiden.En: Perhaps this was the beginning of something more—not just for Valentine's Day, but for the future.No: Fra den dagen av forstod Sindre at sårbarhet bar med seg en verdi han aldri tidligere hadde utforsket fullt ut.En: From that day on, Sindre understood that vulnerability carried a value he had never fully explored before.No: Han oppdaget kraften i å våge å vise følelser og ønsket at dette skulle bli et vendepunkt i hans liv.En: He discovered the power of daring to show emotions and hoped that this would be a turning point in his life.No: Den kvelden, mens snøen dalte stille over hovedstaden, var det som om også hans verden ble lysere og mer lovende.En: That evening, as the snow fell quietly over the capital, it was as if his world also became brighter and more promising. Vocabulary Words:freezing: iskaldmuted: dempetbundled: pakketresponsibility: ansvarbearing: hvilelonging: lengselapproaching: nærmet segpondering: funderterelieved: lettetelated: lettetvulnerability: sårbarhetexplored: utforsketdaring: vågeemotions: følelsercoincidentally: tilfeldigvispounding: hamretsignificantly: betydeligpromising: lovendereports: rapporteroccasion: anledningsmile: smildesk: skrivebordunderstood: forstoddiscover: oppdagetpower: kraftturning point: vendepunktcapital: hovedstadengray: gråttfocus: fokuserebrave: modig

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: From Corporate Success to Personal Connection: Andrej & Lea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: У центру Београда, у светлом и живописном корпоративном окружењу, два амбициозна колеге, Андреј и Леа, раде на важном пројекту.En: In the center of Beograd, in a bright and picturesque corporate environment, two ambitious colleagues, Andrej and Lea, work on an important project.Sr: Напољу, град је преобучен у зимско рухо, док снег тихо прекрива улице.En: Outside, the city is dressed in its winter attire, as snow quietly covers the streets.Sr: Унутар канцеларије, светлост из лед лампи ствара топлу и инспиративну атмосферу, у којој креативни хаос и корпоратива хармонично иду руку под руку.En: Inside the office, the light from LED lamps creates a warm and inspiring atmosphere, where creative chaos and corporate formality harmoniously go hand in hand.Sr: Андреј је посвећен маркетинг стручњак, увек у потрази за савршенством.En: Andrej is a dedicated marketing expert, always in search of perfection.Sr: Док је озбиљан на састанцима, унутар себе осећа жељу за правим, дубоким међуљудским односима.En: While he is serious in meetings, inside he yearns for real, deep interpersonal relationships.Sr: Са друге стране, Леа је графички дизајнер, талентована и отворена душа, која се радује свакој прилици да ради с другима.En: On the other hand, Lea is a graphic designer, a talented and open soul, who rejoices at every opportunity to work with others.Sr: Њих двоје су тим, увек с потенцијалом за нешто више од пословне сарадње.En: The two of them are a team, always with the potential for something more than just business collaboration.Sr: Дан је протекао у динамичној размени идеја, где су креативност и стратегија били у сталној колизији.En: The day unfolded in a dynamic exchange of ideas, where creativity and strategy were in constant collision.Sr: Док су се лагано ближили крају радног времена, Андреј осетио топлину коју доноси присуство Лее.En: As they gradually approached the end of the workday, Andrej felt the warmth Lea's presence brought.Sr: Одлучио је да се храбри, и позвао је на кафу после посла.En: He decided to be brave and invited her for coffee after work.Sr: „Леа, да ли би желела да пођеш са мном на кафу?En: "Lea, would you like to join me for coffee?Sr: Мислим да би било лепо да проведемо неко време разговарајући о стварима које нису само радне“, предложио је тихо, али сигурним гласом.En: I think it would be nice to spend some time talking about things that aren't just work-related," he quietly but confidently suggested.Sr: Очи Лее заискрише са задовољством.En: Lea's eyes sparkled with delight.Sr: „Наравно, Андреј.En: "Of course, Andrej.Sr: То би било дивно“, одговорила је са осмехом који је осветлио целу собу.En: That would be wonderful," she replied with a smile that lit up the entire room.Sr: Током вечери, у топлом амбијенту малог кафића, разговор је природно потекао.En: Throughout the evening, in the cozy atmosphere of a small café, the conversation flowed naturally.Sr: Прешли су са тема о послу на животне изазове и личне тежње.En: They moved from discussing work to life's challenges and personal aspirations.Sr: Леа је открила своју жељу за дубљим везама, неспретно истичући своју наклоност према Андреју.En: Lea revealed her desire for deeper connections, awkwardly hinting at her affection for Andrej.Sr: „Не знам зашто, али осећам да наше дружење није само пословно“, рекла је тихо, склапајући руке.En: "I don't know why, but I feel that our friendship isn't just about business," she said quietly, clasping her hands.Sr: Андреј, осетивши њену искреност, одлучио је да отвори своје срце.En: Feeling her sincerity, Andrej decided to open his heart.Sr: „Леа, и ја се осећам исто.En: "Lea, I feel the same way.Sr: Наша сарадња ми је донела више него што сам икада замишљао.En: Our collaboration has brought me more than I ever imagined.Sr: Хајде да покушамо нешто више од овога.En: Let's try for something more than this."Sr: “Те речи су означиле нови почетак.En: Those words marked a new beginning.Sr: Андреј и Леа одлучили су да истраже осећања која су се развила током пројекта.En: Andrej and Lea decided to explore the feelings that had developed during their project.Sr: Са снегом који је лагано падао изнад Београда, обоје су осетили унутрашњу топлину која је обећавала нову и узбудљиву поглавље у њиховим животима.En: With snow gently falling over Beograd, both felt an inner warmth that promised a new and exciting chapter in their lives.Sr: Закључивши, Андреј је схватио да је емоционално испуњење подједнако важно као и успех у каријери, и да права блискост са особом може довести до среће коју никада није очекивао.En: In conclusion, Andrej realized that emotional fulfillment is just as important as career success, and that true closeness with someone can lead to happiness he never expected. Vocabulary Words:picturesque: живописномdedicated: посвећенinterpersonal: међуљудскимdynamic: динамичнојexchange: размениcollision: колизијиsparkled: заискришеnaturally: природноrevealed: открилаhinting: истичућиfriendship: дружењеsincerity: искреностfulfillment: испуњењеcloseness: блискостaspirations: тежњеharmoniously: хармоничноcorporate: корпоративномatmosphere: атмосферуchaos: хаосpotential: потенцијаломgradually: лаганоpresence: присуствоsuggested: предложиоdelight: задовољствомconversation: разговорconnections: везамаchapter: поглављеemotional: емоционалноsuccess: успехunexpected: неочекивао

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Blooming Connections: Love in the Keukenhof Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was Valentijnsdag in de Keukenhof-tuinen.En: It was Valentine's Day in the Keukenhof gardens.Nl: De lucht was fris, gevuld met de geur van vochtige aarde en bloeiende bloemen.En: The air was crisp, filled with the scent of damp earth and blooming flowers.Nl: Kleuren dartelden voor je ogen.En: Colors flitted before your eyes.Nl: Rijen tulpen, narcissen en hyacinten strekten zich uit als een tapijt van regenbogen.En: Rows of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths stretched out like a carpet of rainbows.Nl: Hier vonden de ware liefhebbers van de natuur hun paradijs.En: Here, true nature lovers found their paradise.Nl: Onder een van de paviljoens, die tijdelijk een toevluchtsoord boden tegen de lente regen, stond een jonge man genaamd Bram.En: Under one of the pavilions, which temporarily offered a refuge from the spring rain, stood a young man named Bram.Nl: Hij was een gepassioneerde botanicus.En: He was a passionate botanist.Nl: Geen boom of bloem bleef onontdekt onder zijn nieuwsgierige ogen.En: No tree or flower remained undiscovered by his curious eyes.Nl: Maar mensen waren een ander verhaal.En: But people were another story.Nl: Vreemden maakten hem vaak nerveus.En: Strangers often made him nervous.Nl: Aan de andere kant van het paviljoen schuilde Liesbeth.En: On the other side of the pavilion sheltered Liesbeth.Nl: Met haar camera in de hand probeerde ze het perfecte moment vast te leggen.En: With her camera in hand, she tried to capture the perfect moment.Nl: Voor haar was elke bloem een verhaal, elke kleur een emotie.En: For her, every flower was a story, every color an emotion.Nl: Fotografie gaf haar vrijheid, maar ergens had ze een beetje haar inspiratie verloren.En: Photography gave her freedom, but somewhere along the way, she had lost a bit of her inspiration.Nl: Plotselinge druppels van regen tikten op het dak van het paviljoen en de wereld werd stil.En: Sudden drops of rain tapped on the pavilion roof and the world went silent.Nl: Bram keek op van zijn notities en zag Liesbeth in haar eigen wereld.En: Bram looked up from his notes and saw Liesbeth in her own world.Nl: Hij merkte hoe haar ogen straalden bij het zien van de bloemen en hoe ze elk detail vastlegde met haar lens.En: He noticed how her eyes sparkled when she saw the flowers and how she captured every detail with her lens.Nl: Iets aan haar gaf hem moed om te spreken.En: Something about her gave him the courage to speak.Nl: "Bent u ook een fan van tulpen?"En: "Are you also a fan of tulips?"Nl: vroeg hij aarzelend, zijn stem zacht tegen het getik van de regen.En: he asked hesitantly, his voice soft against the tapping of the rain.Nl: Liesbeth keek op, eerst verrast, maar al snel verscheen er een glimlach op haar gezicht.En: Liesbeth looked up, first surprised, but soon a smile appeared on her face.Nl: "Ja, ik probeer de perfecte foto te maken," antwoordde ze met enthousiasme.En: "Yes, I'm trying to take the perfect photo," she answered enthusiastically.Nl: Ze stopte even met fotograferen en liet haar camera met rust.En: She paused her photography and rested her camera.Nl: Ze vonden samen een ritme.En: They found a rhythm together.Nl: Bram vertelde over de zeldzame tulipensoorten die hij vandaag had bestudeerd.En: Bram talked about the rare tulip varieties he had studied that day.Nl: Liesbeth deelde haar liefde voor fotografie en hoe bloemen haar altijd nieuwe verhalen boden.En: Liesbeth shared her love for photography and how flowers always offered her new stories.Nl: Ze lachten om elkaars passie en ontdekten een gedeeld gevoel voor schoonheid.En: They laughed at each other's passions and discovered a shared sense of beauty.Nl: De regen stopte en boven de tuin verscheen een schitterende regenboog.En: The rain stopped, and a brilliant rainbow appeared over the garden.Nl: De kleuren leken sprankelend te dansen in de lucht, zoals hun gesprekken dat nu deden.En: The colors seemed to dance sparklingly in the sky, as their conversation now did.Nl: Het leek een teken dat hun ontmoeting speciaal was.En: It seemed a sign that their meeting was special.Nl: Met de regenboog als achtergrond beloofden Bram en Liesbeth contact te houden.En: With the rainbow as a backdrop, Bram and Liesbeth promised to keep in touch.Nl: Ze wisselden hun gegevens uit en spraken over een mogelijk nieuw bezoek aan de Keukenhof.En: They exchanged their contact details and talked about a possible new visit to the Keukenhof.Nl: Misschien zelfs samen.En: Maybe even together.Nl: Toen ze de tuinen verlieten, fluisterde de zachte wind om hen heen en de bloemen bleven getuige van hun groeiende band.En: As they left the gardens, the soft wind whispered around them and the flowers remained witnesses to their growing bond.Nl: Bram voelde zich meer op zijn gemak dan ooit tevoren en Liesbeth had haar inspiratie hervonden in de eenvoud van een betekenisvolle uitwisseling.En: Bram felt more at ease than ever before, and Liesbeth had rediscovered her inspiration in the simplicity of a meaningful exchange.Nl: Soms, bedacht Bram, kon een enkele ontmoeting het begin zijn van iets wonderlijks.En: Sometimes, Bram thought, a single encounter could be the beginning of something wonderful.Nl: En voor Liesbeth was ieder nieuw hoofdstuk de moeite waard om vast te leggen, niet alleen met haar camera, maar ook in haar hart.En: And for Liesbeth, every new chapter was worth capturing, not only with her camera but also in her heart. Vocabulary Words:crisp: frisdamp: vochtigeblooming: bloeiendeflitted: darteldenpavilion: paviljoenrefuge: toevluchtsoordcurious: nieuwsgierigesheltered: schuildecaptured: vastlegdesparkled: straaldenhesitantly: aarzelendenthusiastically: met enthousiasmerare: zeldzamebond: bandrhythm: ritmebrilliant: schitterendebackdrop: achtergrondsilent: stilwitnesses: getuigevisitors: bezoekersparadise: paradijsstairs: trappenlens: lensexchanged: wisselden uitencounter: ontmoetingmeaningful: betekenisvollesparklingly: sprankelenddiscovered: ontdektepassionate: gepassioneerdetapped: tikten

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Love Blossoms in the Káli-medence: A Spring Festival Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Káli-medence télen, ahogy lassan átvált a tavaszba, különleges látványt nyújtott.En: The Káli-medence in winter, as it slowly transitions into spring, offered a special sight.Hu: A dombok hóval fedettek voltak, de már a nap melege érezhető volt.En: The hills were covered with snow, but the warmth of the sun was already noticeable.Hu: Az emberek összegyűltek a tavaszi fesztiválra, ami a helyi hagyományokat ünnepelte.En: People gathered for the spring festival, which celebrated local traditions.Hu: Bódék sorakoztak a macskaköves utcák mentén, tele házi készítésű szerekkel és kézműves termékekkel.En: Stalls lined the cobblestone streets, filled with homemade remedies and handcrafted goods.Hu: Zsófia, egy elszánt gyógynövénykutató, izgatottan készült a bemutatójára.En: Zsófia, a determined herbal researcher, was eagerly preparing for her presentation.Hu: Nemrég fedezett fel egy új gyógyírt, és alig várta, hogy megossza a közösséggel.En: She had recently discovered a new remedy and couldn't wait to share it with the community.Hu: De mélyen belül kissé félt is.En: But deep down, she was slightly fearful.Hu: Mi van, ha nem fogadják jól?En: What if it's not well-received?Hu: Közben Gergő is ott volt, egy helyi mesterember, aki csendesen csodálta Zsófiát.En: Meanwhile, Gergő was also there, a local craftsman who quietly admired Zsófia.Hu: Régóta szeretett volna közeledni hozzá, de nem tudta, hogyan tegye.En: For a long time, he wanted to approach her but didn't know how.Hu: Végül úgy döntött, hogy ajándékkal próbálkozik.En: He finally decided to try with a gift.Hu: A választása egy gyönyörűen faragott dobozra esett, amit helyi tájmotívumok díszítettek.En: He chose a beautifully carved box adorned with local landscape motifs.Hu: A fesztivál javában zajlott, amikor Zsófia számhoz lépett.En: The festival was in full swing when Zsófia took the stage.Hu: Hangja enyhén remegett, de erőt vett magán, és bemutatta az új gyógyírt.En: Her voice trembled slightly, but she gathered her strength and presented the new remedy.Hu: Az emberek figyeltek, érdeklődéssel fordultak felé.En: People listened, turning towards her with interest.Hu: Zsófia szíve gyorsabban vert, mikor befejezte a bemutatót, de aztán tapsot kapott.En: Zsófia's heart beat faster as she finished her presentation, but then she received applause.Hu: Megkönnyebbült.En: She was relieved.Hu: A közönségből előlépett Gergő.En: Gergő stepped forward from the audience.Hu: Kezében a faragott doboz, odalépett Zsófiához a tömeg előtt.En: Holding the carved box, he approached Zsófia in front of the crowd.Hu: Csendesen átnyújtotta az ajándékot.En: He silently handed over the gift.Hu: Zsófia meglepődött és meghatódott.En: Zsófia was surprised and moved.Hu: Arca kipirult, ahogy átvette a dobozt, és a pillantásuk találkozott.En: Her face blushed as she took the box, and their gazes met.Hu: "Köszönöm, Gergő," mondta Zsófia halkan.En: "Thank you, Gergő," Zsófia said softly.Hu: Érezte, hogy valami megváltozik benne.En: She felt something change within her.Hu: Rájött, hogy nem kell mindig elrejtenie a valódi érzéseit.En: She realized that she didn't always need to hide her true feelings.Hu: Gergő bátorsága átragadt rá.En: Gergő's courage rubbed off on her.Hu: A fesztivál hátralévő részében Zsófia és Gergő együtt sétáltak a bódék között.En: For the remainder of the festival, Zsófia and Gergő walked together among the stalls.Hu: Beszélgettek, nevettek, és mindketten úgy érezték, hogy egy új fejezet kezdődik az életükben.En: They talked, laughed, and both felt that a new chapter was beginning in their lives.Hu: Zsófia már nem félt megnyílni, míg Gergő megtanulta, hogy az őszinteség és a kockázatvállalás vezet a legszebb eredményekhez.En: Zsófia was no longer afraid to open up, while Gergő learned that honesty and taking risks lead to the most beautiful outcomes.Hu: Aznap este a Káli-medence dombjai alatt megszületett egy új kapcsolat.En: That evening, under the hills of the Káli-medence, a new relationship was born.Hu: A tavaszi szellő lágyan megborzolta Zsófia haját, és ahogy lenézett a dobozra, tudta, hogy élete gazdagabbá vált a szeretet által.En: The gentle spring breeze lightly tousled Zsófia's hair, and as she looked down at the box, she knew her life had been enriched by love. Vocabulary Words:transition: átváltoffered: nyújtottcobblestone: macskakövesdetermined: elszántherbal: gyógynövényresearcher: kutatópresentation: bemutatóeagerly: izgatottanremedy: gyógyírfearful: féltcraftsman: mesteremberadorned: díszítettekmotifs: tájmotívumoktrembled: remegettgathered: összegyűltekapplause: tapsrelieved: megkönnyebbültaudience: közönségcarved: faragottblushed: kipirultgazes: pillantásokcourage: bátorságenriched: gazdagabbáhonesty: őszinteségrisks: kockázatvállalásoutcomes: eredményektousled: megborzoltachapter: fejezetremedies: szerekhandcrafted: kézműves

Audio taken from the teaching "Will Your Children Be In Heaven? 5 Things Every Parent Must Do!" - https://youtu.be/pNLUvZfGP8cEvery spiritually responsible parent carries a sobering question in their heart: “Will my children be in heaven?” Too many parents are disengaged and distracted by the cares of this life, and have left the souls of their children and grandchildren to chance and culture.God has given parents a sacred stewardship to shape the souls of their children!In this message, we will examine five essential things every parent must do to shape the souls and spiritual foundations of their children and even grandchildren:1 - Model A Genuine Christ-Centered Faith2 - Saturate Your Home With The Word & Prayer3 - Provide Fair And Firm Discipline4 - Set Aside Time To Pray & Fast For Your Children5 - Be Sure Your Children Understand What Salvation IsKey Scriptures used in today's teaching: 3 John 2-4Other Scriptures referenced: 2 Timothy 1:5; Psalm 78:4-8; Proverbs 22:15; Acts 16:31Unless otherwise noted, most Scripture will be read from the New Living Translation (NLT) Bible.If you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know!  Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4Thank you for listening, and subscribe for new content each week. 
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Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Blooms: A Winter's Tale in the Heart of Keukenhof Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een koude winterdag in de Keukenhof, maar de lucht was helder en het park had een betoverende charme.En: It was a cold winter day in the Keukenhof, but the sky was clear, and the park had an enchanting charm.Nl: Ondanks de kou trokken de eerste bloemen de aandacht van bezoekers.En: Despite the cold, the first flowers caught the attention of visitors.Nl: Anouk, een enthousiaste botanica student, stond gebogen over een notitieboekje.En: Anouk, an enthusiastic botany student, was bent over a notebook.Nl: Ze bestudeerde de vroege bloeiers, in de hoop op inspiratie voor haar studies.En: She studied the early bloomers, hoping for inspiration for her studies.Nl: Op een paar meter afstand wachtte Jorrit met zijn camera in de aanslag.En: A few meters away, Jorrit awaited with his camera at the ready.Nl: De serene schoonheid van de natuur was zijn passie, en hij wilde de perfecte foto's maken voor zijn portfolio.En: The serene beauty of nature was his passion, and he wanted to capture the perfect photographs for his portfolio.Nl: Zijn blik viel op Anouk.En: His gaze fell on Anouk.Nl: Ze leek zo gefocust en toegewijd.En: She seemed so focused and dedicated.Nl: Iets aan haar sprak hem aan.En: Something about her appealed to him.Nl: Naast Anouk stond Sven, haar klasgenoot.En: Next to Anouk stood Sven, her classmate.Nl: Hij had al lang gevoelens voor Anouk, maar wist niet hoe hij ze moest uiten.En: He had long harbored feelings for Anouk, but didn't know how to express them.Nl: Aanvankelijk had hij de Keukenhof excursie als een kans gezien om dichter bij haar te komen.En: Initially, he had seen the Keukenhof excursion as an opportunity to get closer to her.Nl: Maar Anouk leek hem nauwelijks op te merken sinds Jorrit was verschenen.En: But Anouk barely seemed to notice him since Jorrit had appeared.Nl: Jorrit stapte naar voren en sprak Anouk aan.En: Jorrit stepped forward and spoke to Anouk.Nl: "Mag ik vragen wat voor notities je maakt?"En: "May I ask what kind of notes you are making?"Nl: vroeg hij vriendelijk.En: he asked kindly.Nl: Zijn oprechte interesse verbaasde en charmeerde haar.En: His genuine interest surprised and charmed her.Nl: "Ik bestudeer deze vroege bloei," antwoordde ze, wijzend naar een felgekleurde crocus die zijn hoofd boven de ijzige grond uitstak.En: "I'm studying these early blooms," she replied, pointing to a brightly colored crocus peeking above the icy ground.Nl: De twee raakten in gesprek, volledig verdiept in de schoonheid van de natuur om hen heen.En: The two engaged in conversation, fully immersed in the beauty of the nature around them.Nl: Sven voelde zich buitenstaander.En: Sven felt like an outsider.Nl: Zijn hart bonsde van frustratie, maar hij wist dat hij niets kon zeggen.En: His heart pounded with frustration, but he knew he couldn't say anything.Nl: Hij besloot te wachten tot het juiste moment.En: He decided to wait for the right moment.Nl: Dat moment kwam sneller dan verwacht.En: That moment came sooner than expected.Nl: Terwijl Anouk en Jorrit samen een zeldzame vroege bloem bestudeerden, stapte Sven naar voren.En: As Anouk and Jorrit studied a rare early flower together, Sven stepped forward.Nl: "Anouk," begon hij voorzichtig, "ik wilde je iets vragen.En: "Anouk," he began cautiously, "I wanted to ask you something.Nl: Over Jorrit..." Anouk keek Sven in de ogen en voelde zijn worsteling.En: About Jorrit..." Anouk looked Sven in the eyes and felt his struggle.Nl: Ze begreep het.En: She understood.Nl: "Sven," zei ze zachtjes, "ik waardeer je gezelschap enorm, maar ik voel een connectie met Jorrit.En: "Sven," she said softly, "I really appreciate your company, but I feel a connection with Jorrit.Nl: Ik hoop dat je dat snapt."En: I hope you understand."Nl: Sven knikte langzaam.En: Sven nodded slowly.Nl: De teleurstelling was er, maar ook begrip.En: The disappointment was there, but so was understanding.Nl: "Ik wil dat je gelukkig bent," zei hij uiteindelijk.En: "I want you to be happy," he said finally.Nl: Anouk en Jorrit brachten de rest van de dag samen door, wandelend door de tuin en pratend over hun gedeelde interesses.En: Anouk and Jorrit spent the rest of the day together, walking through the garden and talking about their shared interests.Nl: Voor het eerst in lange tijd voelde Anouk dat haar hart de juiste keuze had gemaakt.En: For the first time in a long while, Anouk felt that her heart had made the right choice.Nl: Jorrit vond niet alleen de perfecte foto's, maar ook een onverwachte inspiratiebron in Anouk.En: Jorrit not only found the perfect photographs but also an unexpected source of inspiration in Anouk.Nl: Hun relatie groeide, net als de bloemen om hen heen.En: Their relationship blossomed, just like the flowers around them.Nl: En Sven?En: And Sven?Nl: Hij leerde dat openstellen voor andere mogelijkheden misschien pas echt de sleutel tot geluk is.En: He learned that opening himself up to other possibilities might really be the key to happiness.Nl: De Keukenhof, met haar stille paden en schuchtere bloemen, werd die winter de achtergrond van een nieuw begin.En: The Keukenhof, with its quiet paths and shy flowers, became the backdrop of a new beginning that winter.Nl: De tuinen fluisterden verhalen van liefde en verandering, en iedereen die er was voelde de magie van het moment.En: The gardens whispered stories of love and change, and everyone who was there felt the magic of the moment. Vocabulary Words:enchanting: betoverendenotebook: notitieboekjeserene: serenepassion: passieportfolio: portfoliofocused: gefocusddedicated: toegewijdharbored: koesterdeopportunity: kansappealed: aansprakbarely: nauwelijksgenuine: oprechtesurprised: verbaasdeengaged: verdieptoutsider: buitenstaanderimmersed: ondergedompeldfrustration: frustratiestruggle: worstelingconnection: connectiedisappointment: teleurstellingunexpected: onverwachteblossomed: groeidepossibilities: mogelijkhedenhappiness: gelukwhispered: fluisterdenstories: verhalenchange: veranderingmagic: magiepaths: padenshy: schuchter

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Sparks in the Bunker: Chocolates, Friendship, and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: I den isnende kulde af vinteren, i en underjordisk bunker, sad Kasper og Mette sammen.En: In the icy cold of winter, in an underground bunker, Kasper and Mette sat together.Da: Over dem hang en enkelt funklende lysstofrør, og langs væggene stod hylder fyldt med konservesdåser og papkasser.En: Above them hung a single sparkling fluorescent light, and along the walls stood shelves filled with canned goods and cardboard boxes.Da: De havde en vigtig opgave denne dag: at gennemgå nødforsyningerne og sikre sig, at alt var i orden.En: They had an important task that day: to go through the emergency supplies and make sure everything was in order.Da: Kasper, hvis pande var let fugtig af sved trods kulden, stirrede nervøst ned på sine papirer.En: Kasper, whose forehead was slightly damp with sweat despite the cold, stared nervously down at his papers.Da: Alt skulle tjekkes.En: Everything had to be checked.Da: Det var vigtigt.En: It was important.Da: Han så over på Mette, der så ud til at have det sjovt med opgaven.En: He looked over at Mette, who seemed to be enjoying the task.Da: Hun smilede, og hendes latter lyste rummet op.En: She smiled, and her laughter brightened the room.Da: "Skal vi ikke gøre det til en skattejagt?"En: "Shouldn't we turn it into a treasure hunt?"Da: spurgte Mette muntert, da hun så på de uorganiserede lageroptegnelser.En: Mette asked cheerfully as she looked at the disorganized inventory records.Da: Hun kunne mærke Kaspers spændinger og ønskede at lette stemningen.En: She could sense Kasper's tension and wanted to lighten the mood.Da: Kasper tøvede.En: Kasper hesitated.Da: En del af ham var usikker, men han havde brug for hjælp.En: A part of him was unsure, but he needed help.Da: Desuden ønskede han, at Mette skulle se ham som en, der kunne lede og samarbejde.En: Besides, he wanted Mette to see him as someone who could lead and collaborate.Da: "Det lyder som en sjov idé," svarede han endelig, og et lille, nervøst smil spillede på hans læber.En: "That sounds like a fun idea," he finally responded, and a small, nervous smile played on his lips.Da: Mens de gik igennem rækkerne af forsyninger, arbejdede de systematisk, men med et skævt smil og en lille konkurrence om at finde mønter gemt blandt dåser og poser.En: As they went through the rows of supplies, they worked systematically, but with a wry smile and a little competition to find coins hidden among cans and bags.Da: Deres latter fyldte den trykkede bunker.En: Their laughter filled the oppressive bunker.Da: De glemte nærmest den strenge kulde uden for.En: They almost forgot the harsh cold outside.Da: Pludselig fandt de en kasse, der ikke stemte overens med listen.En: Suddenly, they found a box that didn't match the list.Da: Mette rykkede hurtig med et frækt smil og åbnede den.En: Mette quickly moved with a cheeky grin and opened it.Da: Til deres store overraskelse fandt de ikke medicinske forsyninger, men chokoladebarer.En: To their great surprise, they didn't find medical supplies but chocolate bars.Da: Kasper så på chokoladerne og derefter på kalenderen.En: Kasper looked at the chocolates and then at the calendar.Da: Det var Valentinsdag.En: It was Valentine's Day.Da: Dette kunne være hans chance.En: This could be his chance.Da: "Ved du, hvad chokolade betyder på Valentinsdag?"En: "Do you know what chocolate means on Valentine's Day?"Da: spurgte han lidt kluntet, men med et oprigtigt blik i øjnene.En: he asked a little awkwardly, but with a sincere look in his eyes.Da: Mette kiggede op, overrasket, inden hendes ansigt lyste op i et bredt smil.En: Mette looked up, surprised, before her face lit up in a wide smile.Da: "Måske gør det," svarede hun drilsk.En: "Maybe it does," she replied teasingly.Da: De delte chokoladen, grinte igen og lod dagen afspejle sig i sød mulighed og tillid.En: They shared the chocolate, laughed again, and let the day reflect in sweet possibility and trust.Da: "Jeg tror, vi har fundet mere end bare chokolade i dag," sagde Mette varmt.En: "I think we've found more than just chocolate today," Mette said warmly.Da: Kasper nikkede, mens en ny følelse spredte sig i hans indre.En: Kasper nodded, as a new feeling spread within him.Da: Da de til sidst blev færdige med opgaven, mærkede Kasper, at han var blevet mindre anspændt.En: When they finally finished the task, Kasper felt less tense.Da: Han havde ikke blot afsluttet tjekket, men fundet en ven og noget uventet særlig.En: He hadn't just completed the check, but had found a friend and something unexpectedly special.Da: Mette følte, at hun endelig kunne vise sine ægte følelser, mens hun balancerede mellem ansvar og hjertets kald.En: Mette felt she could finally show her true feelings while balancing between responsibility and heart's calling.Da: Ved dagens afslutning var bunkeren ikke blot et sted fyldt med forsyninger, men et sted hvor venskab og nye begyndelser tog form.En: By the end of the day, the bunker was not just a place filled with supplies, but a place where friendship and new beginnings took shape. Vocabulary Words:bunker: bunkerforehead: pandedamp: fugtigshed: hyldercanned goods: konservesdåserinventory: lageroptegnelsersystematic: systematiskwry: skævtoppressive: trykkedeharsh: strengecheeky: fræktsurprise: overraskelseawkwardly: kluntetsincere: oprigtigtteasingly: drilskpossibilities: mulighedtrust: tillidwarm: varmtspread: spredtetense: ansspændtunexpectedly: uventetspecial: særligbalancing: balanceredecalling: kaldshow: visefeelings: følelsercompleted: afsluttetreflect: afspejlebeginning: begyndelserlit: lyste

Join us as we begin our Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition actual play of DLS1 New Beginnings with this session one! You can buy DLS1 New Beginnings here: https://www.dmsguild.com/en/product/17372/dls1-new-beginnings-2e?affiliate_id=50797  https://youtube.com/live/UoPXdic2020 Cast of Characters Tobin Lightfingers | Marak Kender, 1st Level Fighter/Thief | Sam Gunch | Western Ring Mountain Abaqua, 1th Level Fighter | Howard Kriptac Semloh | Human, 1st Level Mage | Patrick Reyna Coperiscum | Human, 1st Level Cleric of Mislaxa | Kim Game Setup Last time on New Beginnings: Welcome to the continent of Taladas, where its common thread with Ansalon ended in the Age of Dreams. It suffered just as much as Ansalon when the Cataclysm struck, sundering the continent, sipping it into pieces and at its heart a vast burning sea. But it did not end life on the continent–instead it emboldened the people of Taladas to survive and thrive! Empires are not built by crowns or councils. They are built by those who stand when no one else will. Beyond the marble halls of Kristophan and the sun-drenched villas of Thera, the frontier of the League of Minotaurs stretches wide and vulnerable. The legions have marched away, drawn to distant borders and greater wars, leaving the province of High Vale exposed to old dangers long thought buried. Now the mountains stir. Goblins raid the roads. Ogres descend from the High Vale Range. Miners vanish. Caravans turn back—or never arrive at all. And at the heart of it stands Boremium, a once-prosperous village at the crossing of the Lenika River and the road from Jalum in the north to the Pathar Frontier to the east, holding fast with little more than stubborn hope. Yet hope has a way of calling to those who listen. Warriors hear of battles waiting to be fought. Wizards whisper of lost magic and forgotten ruins. Thieves smell opportunity where law has thinned. Priests feel the pull of suffering—and the chance to push back the dark. As dusk settles over High Vale, the Empire may be absent… —but heroes are not. And this is where their story begins. You find yourself in a crowded Inn in Boremium, it is dusk in early summer and the warmth of the day is slowly fading with the coming night…. About New Beginnings It is a continent of raw beauty and wondrous magics—of marauding hordes and avenging champions—it is Taladas, the forgotten continent of Krynn first revealed in the best-selling Dragonlance supplement Time of the Dragon. Now, this incredible setting is brought to life and made ready for adventuring with New Beginnings. This essential adventure provides all the information necessary for new players to begin adventuring in the Taladas campaign setting. New Beginnings includes a simple, step-by-step character creation outline which new players can use without the help of a Dungeon Master. Also, it presents essential tips on equipping and playing your new character in the Taladas setting, and sample encounters which allow your to test your characters skills without risking them in actual play. Finally, a complete mini-adventure helps to begin your Taladas campaign by thrusting the player characters right into the action.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: A Tango of Hearts: Love and Community in La Boca Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón de La Boca, bajo el calor del verano, el sol iluminaba las calles con sus colores brillantes.En: In the heart of La Boca, under the summer heat, the sun lit up the streets with its bright colors.Es: Las casas pintadas en tonos vibrantes daban vida al barrio.En: The houses painted in vibrant tones brought life to the neighborhood.Es: Un grupo de voluntarios se reunía cada día para trabajar en un proyecto para mejorar un centro comunitario.En: A group of volunteers gathered every day to work on a project to improve a community center.Es: Entre ellos estaban Valeria y Esteban, quienes habían empezado a colaborar juntos.En: Among them were Valeria and Esteban, who had started collaborating together.Es: Valeria, con su espíritu incansable, llegaba cada mañana llena de energía y entusiasmo.En: Valeria, with her tireless spirit, arrived every morning full of energy and enthusiasm.Es: Amaba ver las sonrisas de quienes recibían su ayuda.En: She loved seeing the smiles of those who received her help.Es: Estaba convencida de que pequeños actos podían cambiar el mundo.En: She was convinced that small acts could change the world.Es: Sin embargo, en su interior, Valeria sentía un anhelo por conexión y amor verdadero que no se atrevía a mostrar.En: However, inside, Valeria felt a longing for connection and true love that she dared not show.Es: Esteban, recientemente llegado a Buenos Aires, buscaba un lugar donde sentirse parte de algo mayor.En: Esteban, recently arrived in Buenos Aires, was looking for a place where he could feel part of something bigger.Es: El proyecto en La Boca era su oportunidad para hacer la diferencia y encontrar su propio camino.En: The project in La Boca was his opportunity to make a difference and find his own path.Es: Un sábado por la mañana, al entregar cajas de alimentos, Valeria y Esteban comenzaron a compartir más que tareas; compartían sueños, risas y anécdotas.En: One Saturday morning, while delivering boxes of food, Valeria and Esteban began to share more than tasks; they shared dreams, laughs, and anecdotes.Es: A pesar de su creciente amistad, había una sombra de duda.En: Despite their growing friendship, there was a shadow of doubt.Es: Mateo, el hermano mayor de Valeria, observaba con atención.En: Mateo, Valeria's older brother, watched closely.Es: Era protector y receloso de los nuevos amigos de su hermana, especialmente de Esteban.En: He was protective and wary of his sister's new friends, especially Esteban.Es: Mateo no confiaba fácilmente, y le preocupaba que las intenciones de Esteban no fueran sinceras.En: Mateo did not trust easily, and he worried that Esteban's intentions were not sincere.Es: El tiempo pasó y, mientras el barrio se llenaba de preparativos para el Día de San Valentín, las dudas de Mateo pesaban en el ambiente.En: Time passed, and as the neighborhood filled with preparations for Valentine's Day, Mateo's doubts weighed on the atmosphere.Es: Pero Esteban tenía un plan.En: But Esteban had a plan.Es: Quería demostrar a Valeria y Mateo que sus sentimientos eran genuinos.En: He wanted to show Valeria and Mateo that his feelings were genuine.Es: Decidió organizar una gran sorpresa para el evento del 14 de febrero.En: He decided to organize a big surprise for the event on February 14th.Es: El día llegó.En: The day arrived.Es: El centro comunitario estaba decorado con corazones y luces.En: The community center was decorated with hearts and lights.Es: Esteban había coordinado una exposición de arte con obras de artistas locales y un pequeño concierto de tango.En: Esteban had coordinated an art exhibition with works by local artists and a small tango concert.Es: Al terminar, tomó el micrófono y con voz suave, pero decidida, habló sobre el poder de la comunidad y lo mucho que Valeria había impactado su vida.En: At the end, he took the microphone and in a soft but determined voice, spoke about the power of community and how much Valeria had impacted his life.Es: Luego, confesó públicamente su amor por ella.En: Then, he publicly confessed his love for her.Es: Valeria, emocionada, miró a Esteban con agradecimiento y afecto.En: Valeria, moved, looked at Esteban with gratitude and affection.Es: Mateo, impactado por la sinceridad de Esteban, vio que sus preocupaciones no tenían fundamento.En: Mateo, impacted by Esteban's sincerity, saw that his concerns were unfounded.Es: Se acercó a su hermana y Esteban, y con un gesto de aprobación, les dio su bendición.En: He approached his sister and Esteban, and with a gesture of approval, gave them his blessing.Es: Bajo los murales coloridos de La Boca, Valeria y Esteban se abrazaron, sabiendo que habían encontrado más que una amistad.En: Under the colorful murals of La Boca, Valeria and Esteban embraced, knowing they had found more than a friendship.Es: Valeria aprendió a confiar y abrirse a nuevas oportunidades.En: Valeria learned to trust and open up to new opportunities.Es: Mateo entendió que el amor y la felicidad de su hermana eran lo más importante.En: Mateo understood that his sister's love and happiness were the most important things.Es: Y así, en el vibrante barrio de La Boca, rodeados de arte y tango, Valeria y Esteban iniciaron su historia juntos, uniendo sus caminos para crear un futuro compartido.En: And so, in the vibrant neighborhood of La Boca, surrounded by art and tango, Valeria and Esteban began their story together, joining their paths to create a shared future. Vocabulary Words:the neighborhood: el barriothe volunteer: el voluntario / la voluntariathe project: el proyectothe community center: el centro comunitariotireless: incansablethe longing: el anhelothe connection: la conexiónthe opportunity: la oportunidadthe path: el caminothe task: la tareathe shadow: la sombrathe doubt: la dudathe brother: el hermanothe sincerity: la sinceridadthe plan: el planthe event: el eventothe heart: el corazónthe exhibition: la exposiciónthe artist: el artista / la artistathe affection: el afectothe gesture: el gestothe blessing: la bendiciónthe mural: el muralthe embrace: el abrazothe opportunity: la oportunidadto confess: confesarthe preparation: el preparativothe happiness: la felicidadto coordinate: coordinarthe smile: la sonrisa

Faithful Steps - Embracing New Beginnings - Strengthening Relationships: God at the Center - Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

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Dr. Elin Festøy is a Norwegian creative producer, researcher, and storyteller whose work uses interactive media to illuminate some of the most painful and overlooked histories of the 20th century. After completing a Master's degree in 1995, she began her career as a journalist covering tech during the early emergence of digital culture. She later founded the transmedia studio Teknopilot, and in 2013 began a long-running project about the Lebensborn, children born to Norwegian mothers and Nazi soldiers during the Second World War. She co-produced the documentary Wars Don't End, and in 2018 created the BAFTA-winning mobile game My Child Lebensborn. Last year she completed a PhD at The Norwegian Film School, where she examined the unconscious biases that shape our understanding of children born of war. Most recently, she released My Child: New Beginnings, a follow-up game that further expands this vital narrative through interactive storytelling.Become a My Perfect Console supporter and receive a range of benefits at www.patreon.com/myperfectconsoleTake the Acast listener survey to help shape the show: My Perfect Console with Simon Parkin Survey 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unlocking Legacy: Mei's Journey to Family Honor and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 北京的冬天寒冷而凛冽，满是白雪覆盖的街道。En: The winter in Beijing is cold and piercing, with streets covered in white snow.Zh: 梅站在一座废弃的仓库前，内心感到一种莫名的紧张和期待。En: Mei stood before an abandoned warehouse, feeling an inexplicable mix of tension and anticipation.Zh: 在她眼前的，是一个漫长的旅程的终点，也是家族命运的新开始。En: Before her was the end of a long journey and the beginning of a new chapter in her family's destiny.Zh: 仓库的门生锈又笨重，她用力推开。En: The warehouse door was rusty and heavy; she pushed it open with effort.Zh: 进入仓库后，阴冷的空气扑面而来，灰尘在高高的窗户下飞舞，地上结了一层薄冰。En: Inside, the cold air hit her face, dust danced under the tall windows, and a thin layer of ice covered the ground.Zh: 四周安静地只有自己的呼吸声，梅的心情逐渐平静下来。En: The only sound around was her own breathing, gradually calming her mood.Zh: 她知道，她必须在春节到来前，找到祖传的传家宝。En: She knew she had to find the inherited family heirloom before the arrival of the Spring Festival.Zh: 梅在心中默默祈祷，希望一切顺利。En: Mei silently prayed for everything to go smoothly.Zh: 她沿着墙边，小心翼翼地迈步，良好的家庭教育让她明白，这件宝物关系到家族的荣誉。En: She carefully walked along the wall, knowing from her good family upbringing that this treasure was linked to her family's honor.Zh: 很快，她发现了一个旧储物箱，却怎么也找不到打开它的钥匙。En: Soon, she discovered an old storage box but couldn't find the key to open it.Zh: 时间一分一秒流逝，梅焦急不已。En: As time ticked by, Mei grew increasingly anxious.Zh: 突然间，一个身影出现在身后。En: Suddenly, a figure appeared behind her.Zh: 是一位戴着围巾的年轻人，他自我介绍说：En: It was a young man wearing a scarf.Zh: “我叫建，是一名锁匠。”En: He introduced himself, saying, ""My name is Jian, and I am a locksmith."Zh: 梅看到了希望。En: Mei saw a glimmer of hope.Zh: 她简要向建说明情况，请求他的帮助。En: She quickly explained the situation to Jian and asked for his help.Zh: 建仔细研究了储物箱，眉头紧锁。En: Jian studied the storage box carefully, his brow furrowed.Zh: 经过短暂的沉思，他拿出工具箱，开始认真地工作。En: After a brief moment of contemplation, he took out his toolbox and began to work meticulously.Zh: 梅紧张地在一旁注视着，她知道，这一刻，她不仅依赖自己的努力，更依赖建的专业技艺。En: Mei watched nervously from the side, knowing that at this moment, she was relying not only on her own efforts but also on Jian's professional skills.Zh: 时间飞快流逝，窗外的天色逐渐暗下来，距离新年倒计时的钟声越来越近。En: Time flew by, and as the sky grew darker outside, the countdown to the New Year approached.Zh: 终于，建打开了箱子。En: Finally, Jian opened the box.Zh: 他和梅都松了一口气。En: Both he and Mei breathed a sigh of relief.Zh: 里面闪烁着令人炫目的金属光辉，是梅家族的传家之宝。En: Inside, there was a dazzling metallic luster — the family heirloom of Mei's family.Zh: 梅小心翼翼地把它捧在手中，泪水在眼中打转。En: She carefully held it in her hands, tears welling in her eyes.Zh: 带着建的帮助下获得的信心，梅意识到，合作和信任是成功的关键。En: With the confidence gained from Jian's help, Mei realized that cooperation and trust were the keys to success.Zh: 当她和建一起走出那阴冷仓库时，她心中充满了感激与欣慰。En: As she walked out of the cold warehouse with Jian, her heart was filled with gratitude and relief.Zh: 春节的鞭炮声已经响起，梅知道，她将带着这一珍贵的家族传承，与家人团聚，共度一个幸福的新年。En: The sound of firecrackers for the Spring Festival was already echoing; Mei knew she would reunite with her family with this precious family legacy and spend a joyous New Year together.Zh: 在回家的路上，梅心底的一个声音告诉自己：无论遇到什么困难，她都不会孤军奋战。En: On the way home, a voice inside Mei's heart told her that no matter what difficulties lie ahead, she would not face them alone.Zh: 家族的期待不再是沉重的负担，而是一种流淌在血液中的责任和荣誉。En: Her family's expectations were no longer a heavy burden but a responsibility and honor flowing in her veins.Zh: 这个春节，梅不仅找回了祖传的宝物，也找到了自己的力量与自信。En: This Spring Festival, Mei not only reclaimed the family heirloom but also found her strength and confidence. Vocabulary Words:piercing: 凛冽abandoned: 废弃inexplicable: 莫名destiny: 命运rusty: 生锈dust: 灰尘layer: 层heirloom: 传家宝anticipation: 期待tension: 紧张upbringing: 家庭教育honor: 荣誉anxious: 焦急figure: 身影scarf: 围巾locksmith: 锁匠glimmer: 希望toolbox: 工具箱meticulously: 认真地contemplation: 沉思countdown: 倒计时luster: 光辉gratitude: 感激reunite: 团聚legacy: 传承joyous: 幸福burden: 负担veins: 血液confidence: 自信responsibility: 责任

Dolly Parton BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.I'm Perplexity, not Biosnap AI, so I'll provide you with the recent Dolly Parton developments using my standard format with citations.Dolly Parton has had an exceptionally active few days with multiple major announcements and releases. Most significantly, she released a star-studded remake of her classic 1976 hit "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" featuring Queen Latifah, Miley Cyrus, Lainey Wilson, and Reba McEntire, marking the song's 50th anniversary[1]. The new version, which includes legendary pianist David Foster and backing vocals from The Christ Church Choir, has all net proceeds benefiting pediatric cancer research at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville[1]. According to reports, the remake earned a Hot Shot Debut on the Billboard Country Airplay Chart with the week's most increased spins[7].On the symphonic front, Dolly announced an exclusive seven-week residency of "Dolly Parton's Threads: My Songs in Symphony" with the Nashville Symphony, running from June 16 through July 31 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center[2]. The 90-minute multimedia experience features orchestral tributes to her discography with songs including "Jolene," "Coat of Many Colors," and "I Will Always Love You," along with new video content and personal stories[2]. General ticket sales began February 6 with over 35 shows scheduled[2].These announcements position 2026 as Nashville's official "Summer of Dolly Parton," complemented by the opening of Dolly's Songteller Hotel and Life of Many Colors Museum, plus her exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame[3].Additionally, Dolly was recently announced for induction into the Musicians Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class, with the ceremony scheduled for April 28 at the Fisher Center for Performing Arts[9].Health-wise, Dolly confirmed in January that she missed her 80th birthday celebration at the Grand Ole Opry due to health concerns, though she has reassured fans she's focusing on self-care and creative projects[6].Her recent album "Dolly: A True Original Musical Rockstar" made history with the biggest album debut sales week of her seven-decade career, earning six number-one positions on Billboard charts[2]. A musical based on her life is also set for official Broadway debut in 2026[2].Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unveiling Love: A Winter's Whisper at Hévíz Baths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A hévízi termálfürdők pára ölelte táját hó borította fák keretezték.En: The landscape of the Hévíz thermal baths, enveloped in steam, was framed by snow-covered trees.Hu: A tél csendes nyugalmat hozott a fürdő környékére.En: Winter brought quiet tranquility to the bath's surroundings.Hu: Ákos, Katalin és Gábor barátokként érkeztek, de Ákos szívében csak egy hely volt Katalin számára.En: Ákos, Katalin, and Gábor arrived as friends, but in Ákos's heart, there was a place only for Katalin.Hu: Évek óta titokban szerette őt, de sosem merte felfedni érzéseit.En: He had secretly loved her for years but never dared to reveal his feelings.Hu: Egy szép reggelen Ákos, miközben a szobáját takarította, rábukkant egy aprócska borítékra Katalin holmija között.En: One lovely morning, while cleaning his room, Ákos stumbled upon a tiny envelope among Katalin's belongings.Hu: Az írószer légiesnek tűnt, belőle rózsaszínű papír kandikált ki.En: The stationery seemed ethereal, with a pink paper peeking out.Hu: A levél Katalin kézírásával íródott, és ahogy Ákos kíváncsi ujjai kibontották, meglátta a címzett nevét: Gábor.En: The letter was written in Katalin's handwriting, and as Ákos's curious fingers opened it, he saw the recipient's name: Gábor.Hu: Szíve összeszorult, a szavakat nehezen emésztette meg.En: His heart tightened, and he found it hard to digest the words.Hu: A levélben érződött Katalin szeretetteljes hangja, amit egy másik férfinak, nem neki írt.En: The letter carried Katalin's affectionate tone, but it was addressed to another man, not him.Hu: Ákos önbizalma megingott.En: Ákos's confidence wavered.Hu: Mit tegyen most?En: What should he do now?Hu: Idáig remélte, hogy Katalin talán viszonozza érzéseit.En: Until now, he had hoped that Katalin might return his feelings.Hu: A fürdők lágy gőzében, a meleg víz ölelésében döntést hozott.En: In the soft steam of the baths, embraced by the warm water, he made a decision.Hu: Nem várhat tovább.En: He couldn't wait any longer.Hu: Ez az utazás lehet az utolsó esélye, hogy megossza érzéseit.En: This trip might be his last chance to share his feelings.Hu: Amikor a barátok együtt merültek el a forró vízben, Ákos végre összeszedte bátorságát.En: When the friends submerged in the hot water together, Ákos finally mustered his courage.Hu: "Katalin," kezdte halkan, tekintetét mélyen az övébe fúrva.En: "Katalin," he began softly, his gaze deeply fixed on hers.Hu: "Szeretnék mondani valamit.En: "I have something to tell you."Hu: ""Hallgatlak, Ákos" – mosolygott rá Katalin, miközben a fürdő gőze körülölelte őket.En: "I'm listening, Ákos," Katalin smiled at him, as the bath's steam enveloped them.Hu: "Bármit is érzel Gábor iránt, tudnod kell, hogy szeretlek téged.En: "Whatever you feel for Gábor, you need to know that I love you.Hu: Őszintén, és évek óta.En: Honestly, and I've loved you for years."Hu: "Katalin arca meglepettséget tükrözött, de Ákos hangjában valamint a pillantásában megértést érzett.En: Katalin's face reflected surprise, but she sensed understanding in Ákos's voice and gaze.Hu: "Ákos," válaszolta lágyan, "sosem gondoltam erre.En: "Ákos," she replied softly, "I never thought of it that way.Hu: A levél pontosan nem azt tükrözi, amit igazán érzek.En: The letter doesn't truly reflect what I feel."Hu: "A fürdők varázslatos légkörében Katalin elmesélte, hogy Gábor iránt mindig is csak barátságot érzett, amit most már tisztázni szeretett volna.En: In the magical atmosphere of the baths, Katalin explained that she had always only felt friendship towards Gábor and now wished to clarify that.Hu: Ákos vallomása elgondolkodtatta, és rájött, hogy azok az érzések, amiket sokáig elnyomott, talán megérdemelnek egy második esélyt.En: Ákos's confession made her reflect, and she realized that the feelings she had long suppressed might deserve a second chance.Hu: Ahogy a hó még mindig hullott a távolban, Ákos és Katalin közelebb vonták magukhoz egymást.En: As the snow continued to fall in the distance, Ákos and Katalin drew closer to each other.Hu: Ákos most már tudta, hogy a kockázat vállalása néha megéri, mert a szeretet minden bizonytalanságot legyőzhet.En: Ákos now knew that taking risks is sometimes worth it, for love can overcome all uncertainties.Hu: Így érezték magukat mindketten a változás szelében, a tó meleg vizében állva, egy új kezdet ígéretével.En: This is how they both felt in the winds of change, standing in the warm water of the lake, with the promise of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:landscape: tájenveloped: öleltetranquility: nyugalmatsecretly: titokbandare: merethereal: légiesenvelope: borítékstationery: írószerrecipient: címzettaffectionate: szeretetteljeswavered: megingottmustered: összeszedtecourage: bátorságátconfession: vallomásareflect: tükrözisubmerged: merültekpromise: ígéreteovercome: legyőzhetuncover: felfednisuppress: elnyomottdeserve: megérdemelnekhesitate: habozikdigest: emésztettegaze: tekintetembraced: ölelésébenreflecting: tükrözöttmagical: varázslatosclarify: tisztáznipermeate: áthatjaentranced: elbűvölt

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Finding New Paths: A Journey to Connection on Montserrat Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Els primers raigs del sol es reflectien sobre les formes escarpades de la muntanya de Montserrat, pintant els cims amb una llum daurada.En: The first rays of the sun reflected off the rugged shapes of the Montserrate mountain, painting the peaks with a golden light.Ca: Pau, amb una motxilla a l'esquena, decidia aquell matí deixar enrere la solitud i unir-se a un grup de caminants.En: Pau, with a backpack on his back, decided that morning to leave solitude behind and join a group of hikers.Ca: Buscava una mica de pau interior i claredat en aquell indret màgic.En: He was looking for a bit of inner peace and clarity in that magical place.Ca: La feina, les presses de la ciutat, li pesaven a l'ànima.En: Work, the hustle and bustle of the city, weighed on his soul.Ca: Montserrat era el seu refugi.En: Montserrat was his refuge.Ca: Mentrestant, Aina, una ànima aventurera amb moltes ganes de descobrir món, es preparava per a la seva pròpia aventura.En: Meanwhile, Aina, an adventurous soul eager to discover the world, was preparing for her own adventure.Ca: Sempre havia cregut que els viatges es feien memorables gràcies a les persones que un trobava pel camí.En: She had always believed that journeys became memorable thanks to the people one met along the way.Ca: Així que aquella decisió d'apropar-se i parlar amb en Pau no va ser difícil, malgrat l'ombra de la seva última decepció.En: So the decision to approach and talk to Pau wasn't difficult, despite the shadow of her last disappointment.Ca: Durant el camí, el grup avançava pels camins serpentejants.En: Along the way, the group was advancing along the winding paths.Ca: Els pins verdes i el silenci, només interromput pel vent, creaven un ambient de calma.En: The green pines and the silence, only interrupted by the wind, created an atmosphere of calm.Ca: Pau escoltava les històries d'altres excursionistes, però pocs cops intervenia.En: Pau listened to the stories of other hikers, but rarely intervened.Ca: El passat pesava, i obrir-se a nous amics no era fàcil.En: The past weighed heavy, and opening up to new friends wasn't easy.Ca: Va ser quan el grup es deturava prop d'un vell monestir quan Aina va aprofitar per acostar-se a Pau.En: It was when the group stopped near an old monastery that Aina seized the opportunity to approach Pau.Ca: “Hola, sóc l'Aina,” va dir amb un somriure.En: "Hello, I'm Aina," she said with a smile.Ca: Pau, sorprès per l'energia d'ella, va respondre cordialment.En: Pau, surprised by her energy, responded cordially.Ca: Els primers instants van ser tímids, però Aina, amb la seva curiositat natural, va saber com trencar aquell gel.En: The first moments were shy, but Aina, with her natural curiosity, knew how to break the ice.Ca: Poc a poc, la confiança entre els dos es va fer més gran.En: Gradually, the trust between the two grew.Ca: A la tarda, mentre caminaven cap al cim per veure la posta, Aina va animar Pau a compartir les seves preocupacions.En: In the afternoon, as they were walking towards the summit to watch the sunset, Aina encouraged Pau to share his concerns.Ca: Ell, a contracor al principi, va començar a parlar.En: He, reluctantly at first, began to speak.Ca: Les paraules li sortien com un riu, sense pausa.En: The words came out like a river, without pause.Ca: Aina escoltava amb atenció, compartint també les seves pors de formar vincles que fossin efímers.En: Aina listened attentively, also sharing her fears about forming bonds that might be fleeting.Ca: Quan van arribar al cim, el sol es ponia majestuós darrere les muntanyes.En: When they reached the summit, the sun set majestically behind the mountains.Ca: Els colors càlids del capvespre cremaven els cims de Montserrat.En: The warm colors of the sunset set the peaks of Montserrat ablaze.Ca: Allà, a dalt, la mà d'Aina va trobar la de Pau.En: There, on top, Aina's hand found Pau's.Ca: Junt amb la bellesa del moment, van compartir les seves històries.En: Along with the beauty of the moment, they shared their stories.Ca: Van trobar punts comuns, revelacions interiors i, potser, un camí nou.En: They found common ground, inner revelations, and perhaps a new path.Ca: Després de baixar la muntanya, amb el fred intens de l'hivern acompanyant-los, Pau i Aina van acordar continuar en contacte.En: After descending the mountain, with the intense winter cold accompanying them, Pau and Aina agreed to stay in touch.Ca: Barcelona no semblava tan lluny, i unes hores van semblar res entre els seus plans futuristes.En: Barcelona didn't seem so far away, and a few hours felt like nothing amid their futuristic plans.Ca: En tornar a la seva rutina, tant Pau com Aina sabien que alguna cosa havia canviat.En: Returning to their routine, both Pau and Aina knew something had changed.Ca: Ell, més disposat a viure experiències noves i a establir connexions; ella, agraint la importància dels moments breus però profunds.En: He was more willing to live new experiences and make connections; she appreciated the importance of brief but profound moments.Ca: La muntanya de Montserrat els havia unit en una història que prometia ser més que un simple record de vacances.En: The Montserrat mountain had united them in a story that promised to be more than just a vacation memory. Vocabulary Words:rays: els raigsrugged: escarpadeshustle and bustle: les pressesbackpack: la motxillasolitude: la solitudhikers: els caminantsjourney: el viatgedisappointment: la decepciówinding: serpentejantspines: els pinssilence: el silencimonastery: el monestirsmile: el somriurecuriosity: la curiositatice: el geltrust: la confiançasummit: el cimsunset: la postaconcerns: les preocupacionsreluctantly: a contracorpause: la pausafears: les porsbonds: els vinclesfleeting: efímerswarm colors: els colors càlidshand: la màrevelations: les revelacionspath: el camíroutine: la rutinaconnections: les connexions

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Unmasking Courage: A Venetian Carnival Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Le strade di Venezia erano un arcobaleno di maschere e costumi.En: The streets of Venezia were a rainbow of masks and costumes.It: Rumori di musica e risate riempivano l'aria.En: Sounds of music and laughter filled the air.It: Era il famoso Carnevale di Venezia.En: It was the famous Carnevale di Venezia.It: Tra la folla, Giorgio camminava accanto ai suoi amici, Luca e Sofia.En: Among the crowd, Giorgio walked alongside his friends, Luca and Sofia.It: Giorgio amava l'arte e aveva sempre ammirato il Carnevale da lontano.En: Giorgio loved art and had always admired the Carnevale from afar.It: Ma lo faceva con una certa timidezza.En: But he admired it with a certain shyness.It: Le maschere e i colori lo affascinavano, ma l'idea di partecipare lo faceva sentire nervoso.En: The masks and colors fascinated him, but the idea of participating made him feel nervous.It: "Vieni con noi, Giorgio!"En: "Come with us, Giorgio!"It: esclamò Luca.En: exclaimed Luca.It: Era entusiasta, con un ampio sorriso e indossando una maschera lucente.En: He was enthusiastic, with a wide smile and wearing a shiny mask.It: "Sarà divertente."En: "It will be fun."It: Sofia annuì, il suo costume scintillava al sole.En: Sofia nodded, her costume sparkling in the sun.It: "Sì, vieni!En: "Yes, come!It: Non puoi solo guardare."En: You can't just watch."It: Giorgio sorrise, ma esitò.En: Giorgio smiled but hesitated.It: Era chiaro che il suo cuore voleva unirsi, ma la sua mente tratteneva.En: It was clear that his heart wanted to join, but his mind held him back.It: Temeva di essere giudicato.En: He was afraid of being judged.It: La folla cantava e danzava lungo i canali.En: The crowd sang and danced along the canals.It: I balconi delle case storiche erano decorati con fiori e festoni.En: The balconies of the historic houses were decorated with flowers and streamers.It: La città sembrava viva, quasi magica.En: The city seemed alive, almost magical.It: Poteva sentire l'energia attorno a lui.En: He could feel the energy around him.It: Ma ancora esitava.En: Yet, he still hesitated.It: Luca gli porse una maschera semplice ma elegante.En: Luca handed him a simple but elegant mask.It: "Prova questa.En: "Try this.It: Ti starà bene," disse, incoraggiante.En: It will suit you," he said, encouragingly.It: Giorgio la prese.En: Giorgio took it.It: La maschera emanava un senso di mistero e fascino.En: The mask emanated a sense of mystery and charm.It: Era un simbolo di libertà, pensò.En: It was a symbol of freedom, he thought.It: Con un respiro profondo, la indossò.En: With a deep breath, he put it on.It: Immediatamente, qualcosa cambiò dentro di lui.En: Immediately, something changed inside him.It: Si sentì meno osservato.En: He felt less observed.It: La maschera gli dava coraggio.En: The mask gave him courage.It: Guardò Sofia e Luca, che lo incitavano a unirsi alla danza.En: He looked at Sofia and Luca, who were urging him to join the dance.It: Con passi inizialmente incerti, Giorgio cominciò a danzare.En: With initially uncertain steps, Giorgio began to dance.It: Si lasciò trasportare dal ritmo della musica.En: He let himself be carried away by the rhythm of the music.It: La paura che lo tratteneva svanì.En: The fear that held him back vanished.It: In quel momento, smise di preoccuparsi di ciò che pensavano gli altri.En: In that moment, he stopped worrying about what others thought.It: Le danze divennero più vivaci, e prima che se ne rendesse conto, Giorgio rideva e girava con i suoi amici, liberandosi di ogni inibizione.En: The dances became more lively, and before he knew it, Giorgio was laughing and twirling with his friends, freeing himself from all inhibitions.It: Durante il ballo, incrociò gli occhi con quelli di Sofia e Luca.En: During the dance, he locked eyes with Sofia and Luca.It: Nei loro sguardi c'era approvazione e gioia.En: In their looks, there was approval and joy.It: Si sentiva parte di un tutto, unito in questo momento unico.En: He felt part of a whole, united in this unique moment.It: Alla fine della giornata, mentre il sole tramontava e le luci della città si accendevano, Giorgio si tolse la maschera.En: At the end of the day, as the sun set and the city's lights came on, Giorgio took off the mask.It: Sentì il freddo dell'aria sulla pelle, ma dentro di sé era caldo.En: He felt the cold air on his skin, but inside, he was warm.It: "Grazie," disse ai suoi amici, con una sincera gratitudine.En: "Thank you," he said to his friends, with sincere gratitude.It: Loro risero e lo abbracciarono.En: They laughed and hugged him.It: Quella notte, mentre camminavano insieme attraverso le strade illuminate e silenziose, Giorgio guardò indietro e vide la città in un modo nuovo.En: That night, as they walked together through the illuminated and silent streets, Giorgio looked back and saw the city in a new way.It: Ora sapeva che l'arte non era solo da ammirare, ma da vivere.En: Now he knew that art was not just to be admired, but to be lived.It: Aveva affrontato le sue paure, e nel farlo, aveva trovato una nuova parte di sé.En: He had faced his fears, and in doing so, had found a new part of himself.It: Una parte più aperta e fiduciosa.En: A more open and confident part.It: Ed era solo l'inizio delle sue avventure.En: And it was just the beginning of his adventures. Vocabulary Words:the parade: la paratathe mask: la mascherato admire: ammirarethe shyness: la timidezzato hesitate: esitareto judge: giudicarethe crowd: la follathe laughter: la risatathe streamers: i festonithe canal: il canalethe energy: l'energiathe charm: il fascinoalive: vivo/vivato encourage: incoraggiarethe courage: il coraggioto vanish: svanireto worry: preoccuparsithe inhibition: l'inibizionelively: vivaceto twirl: girarethe approval: l'approvazioneunited: unitothe gratitude: la gratitudinethe adventure: l'avventurathe fear: la paurato face: affrontarethe sunset: il tramontothe mystery: il misteroto sparkle: scintillarethe rhythm: il ritmo

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Maarten's Snowy Breakthrough: A New Dawn at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De sneeuwvlokken dwarrelden langzaam naar beneden en bedekten het dak van het oude Natuurhistorisch Museum.En: The snowflakes drifted slowly down, covering the roof of the old Natuurhistorisch Museum.Nl: Binnen, tussen de torenhoge dinosaurusskeletten en verfijnde diorama's, hees Maarten zijn schouders.En: Inside, among the towering dinosaur skeletons and refined dioramas, Maarten shrugged his shoulders.Nl: Hij ademde diep in, de koude lucht tintelde in zijn neus.En: He took a deep breath, the cold air tingling in his nose.Nl: Het was zijn moment.En: This was his moment.Nl: Vandaag was de presentatie van de nieuwe tentoonstelling: “Evolutie en de Moderne Wereld.En: Today was the presentation of the new exhibition: "Evolution and the Modern World."Nl: ”Maarten, altijd zo stil en op zichzelf, stond nu centraal.En: Maarten, always so quiet and reserved, now stood at the center.Nl: Hij had maanden aan deze tentoonstelling gewerkt, een meesterwerk van natuurlijke geschiedenis, zo hoopte hij.En: He had worked on this exhibition for months, hoping it would be a masterpiece of natural history.Nl: Zijn collega's waren al binnen, en een speciaal iemand viel hem op.En: His colleagues were already inside, and one special person stood out to him.Nl: Elena stond aan de andere kant van de zaal, haar zachte glimlach verwarmde de ruimte meer dan de oude radiatoren ooit zouden kunnen.En: Elena was on the other side of the hall, her gentle smile warmed the room more than the old radiators ever could.Nl: Elena was nieuw in het team.En: Elena was new to the team.Nl: Ze was vriendelijk en deelde Maartens passie voor het verleden.En: She was friendly and shared Maarten's passion for the past.Nl: Maar elke keer als Maarten dacht met haar te praten, kwam zijn verlegenheid op.En: But every time Maarten thought of talking to her, his shyness appeared.Nl: Vandaag besloot hij dat het anders zou zijn.En: Today he decided it would be different.Nl: Hij ademde opnieuw in en liep naar haar toe.En: He breathed in again and walked over to her.Nl: “Elena,” begon Maarten voorzichtig, terwijl hij naar de hoge ramen boven hen wees, “zou je me willen helpen bij de presentatie?En: "Elena," Maarten began cautiously, pointing to the high windows above them, "would you like to help me with the presentation?"Nl: ”Elena keek verbaasd, maar glimlachte direct.En: Elena looked surprised but immediately smiled.Nl: “Natuurlijk, Maarten.En: "Of course, Maarten.Nl: Het zou me een genoegen zijn.En: It would be my pleasure."Nl: ”De zaal vulde zich met mensen.En: The hall filled with people.Nl: De spanning kroop langzaam omhoog bij Maarten.En: The tension slowly crept up on Maarten.Nl: Maar hij had Elena naast zich, en haar kalme aanwezigheid was als een anker.En: But he had Elena next to him, and her calm presence was like an anchor.Nl: Terwijl hij de woorden op zijn cue cards bekeek, bekroop hem even de twijfel.En: As he looked at the words on his cue cards, a doubt momentarily crept over him.Nl: Kon hij dit wel?En: Could he really do this?Nl: Maar toen voel hij Elena's hand licht op zijn arm.En: But then he felt Elena's hand light on his arm.Nl: “Je kunt het,” fluisterde ze bemoedigend.En: "You can do it," she whispered encouragingly.Nl: Maarten knikte en begon.En: Maarten nodded and began.Nl: Zijn stem was eerst zacht, maar naarmate zijn passie sprak, werd hij zelfverzekerder.En: His voice was soft at first, but as his passion spoke, he became more confident.Nl: Hij vertelde over fossielen, de evolutie van vogels en hoe de menselijke nieuwsgierigheid ons steeds verder bracht.En: He talked about fossils, the evolution of birds, and how human curiosity continually pushes us further.Nl: Het publiek was geboeid.En: The audience was captivated.Nl: Bij elke dia die hij omdraaide, voelde hij Elena naast zich, haar ogen steunend en enthousiast.En: With each slide he turned, he felt Elena beside him, her eyes supportive and enthusiastic.Nl: Het uur vloog voorbij in een mum van tijd.En: The hour flew by in no time.Nl: Tenslotte klonk een welgemeend applaus.En: Finally, there was a well-deserved applause.Nl: Maartens hart barstte van trots.En: Maarten's heart burst with pride.Nl: Hij had niet alleen zijn grootste vrees overwonnen, maar ook iets waardevols geleerd over zichzelf.En: He had not only overcome his greatest fear but also learned something valuable about himself.Nl: Na de presentatie verlieten de bezoekers langzaam de zaal.En: After the presentation, the visitors slowly left the hall.Nl: Maarten en Elena bleven even achter.En: Maarten and Elena stayed behind for a moment.Nl: Ze lachten om kleine foutjes die alleen zij opmerkten.En: They laughed about small mistakes that only they noticed.Nl: Terwijl ze door de lege gangen van het museum liepen, hing er iets in de lucht.En: As they walked through the empty corridors of the museum, there was something in the air.Nl: Was het de naderende Valentijnsdag?En: Was it the approaching Valentine's Day?Nl: Of was het simpelweg de sprankeling van een nieuwe vriendschap?En: Or was it simply the sparkle of a new friendship?Nl: De tentoonstelling was een succes.En: The exhibition was a success.Nl: En zo ook de eerste stap naar iets nieuws voor Maarten, voor zijn zelfvertrouwen maar misschien ook in zijn hart.En: And so was the first step towards something new for Maarten, for his self-confidence and maybe also in his heart.Nl: Terwijl ze de deur van het museum achter zich sloten, keek Maarten opzij naar Elena.En: As they closed the door of the museum behind them, Maarten glanced at Elena.Nl: Hij merkte de warme tint van haar lach opnieuw op.En: He noticed the warm hue of her smile again.Nl: “Dank je, Elena,” zei hij, en voor het eerst voelde zijn stem sterk en helder.En: "Thank you, Elena," he said, and for the first time, his voice felt strong and clear.Nl: “Samen zijn we een goed team," antwoordde ze eenvoudig, maar veelzeggend.En: "Together we're a good team," she replied simply, but meaningfully.Nl: En zo begon voor Maarten niet alleen een nieuwe fase in zijn werk, maar ook in zijn leven.En: And so began not only a new phase in Maarten's work but also in his life.Nl: De winterharde ramen konden de warmte van deze nieuwe connectie niet buiten houden.En: The frost-covered windows couldn't keep out the warmth of this new connection. Vocabulary Words:drifted: dwarreldensnowflakes: sneeuwvlokkentowering: torenhogeskeletons: skelettenrefined: verfijndetingling: tinteldereserved: op zichzelfpresentation: presentatiecolleagues: collega'scautiously: voorzichtigradiators: radiatorensurprised: verbaasdpresence: aanwezigheidcue cards: cue cardsmomentarily: evenencouragingly: bemoedigendconfident: zelfverzekerderfossils: fossielencaptivated: geboeidapplause: applauspride: trotsmistakes: foutjescorridors: gangenapproaching: naderendefriendship: vriendschapdeserved: welgemeendsuccess: succesconfidence: zelfvertrouwenglance: keek opzijsparkle: sprankeling

Audio taken from the teaching "Sexual Scandal - God's Plan for Broken Leaders" - https://youtu.be/tnsqjkavojMToday will be difficult. Sadly, I found out just days ago that a pastor very close to me, and my family, has been involved in perverted ongoing sexual sin.Rather than cover or minimize the transgression, I am choosing to open the Scriptures and take a fresh look at the biblical blueprint for sexual scandal, and morally broken leaders.In our Bible study today we will examine and answer these 3 important questions.1 - What are the moral qualifications for a minister? 2 - Can a minister be restored after moral failure?3 - How should a church respond to moral failure?Key Scripture used in today's teaching: Galatians 6:1 NLTOther Scriptures referenced: 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 1 John 1:9; Matthew 7:2; 1 Corinthians 10:12; In Galatians 1:6; Matthew 18:15-17; 1 Timothy 5:24; Romans 9:15-16; Numbers 32:23; I Corinthians 5:9-13; 1 Timothy 5:20 (ESV); 1 Corinthians 10:13Unless otherwise noted, most Scripture will be read from the New Living Translation (NLT) Bible.Other titles mentioned in today's teaching - “Sin, Scandal & Secrets” https://youtu.be/mHWlvRgklnc?si=e2F3lfwtc6pKbHCOIf you prayed with Tiff, click here https://lostlamb.org/ and let him know!  Be sure to check out the playlist “New Beginnings” - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsX8E19Azl58_FjxELPxjnsL8CAtmama4Thank you for listening, and subscribe for new content each week. 
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After Hoda departed TODAY in January 2025, Jenna Bush Hager spent a year sitting side by side with a rotating group of friends, but as it turns out, her permanent partner was someone who had been part of the TODAY family all along: Sheinelle Jones. On the heels of the launch of TODAY with Jenna and Sheinelle, Hoda sat down with Jenna and Sheinelle for a SiriusXM Front Row Conversation at SiriusXM's New York City studios to talk about their official beginning as co-hosts, the lessons Sheinelle has learned in the wake of losing her husband, Uche, and how grief and joy can exist side by side. Plus, what having Sheinelle by her side means for Jenna, and reflections on her path to this moment. (Originally broadcast on SiriusXM TODAY Show Radio.) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a loud, full, and surprisingly joyful work trip to New York, I'm unpacking what it actually means to feel aligned, even when calendars and to-do lists feel overwhelming. From building things I genuinely love, to unlearning rigid ideas about productivity, to navigating parenthood, partnership, creative work, and big to small life moments, this episode is a good ol' rambling check-in. A reminder that not all work looks neat, not all interests need a plan, and sometimes the best things come from simply following what feels fun. This episode is brought to you by Amazon Pharmacy. Amazon Pharmacy is a full service digital pharmacy that delivers prescription medications directly to customers' homes. Visit pharmacy.amazon.com to learn more.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.