Podcasts about new beginnings

At a time when Canada is reflecting on the painful history of residential schools, Indigenous leaders are having to speak out against organized efforts to minimize the harms inflicted on generations of Indigenous children. Just days before Canada's National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, white nationalists gathered near the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. The incident drew condemnation from Prime Minister Mark Carney and First Nations leaders. After witnessing what they say is an increase in sophisticated misleading public messages, Canadian elected officials are considering legislation to ban residential school denialism. We'll explore the trend to minimize and distort an era of forced assimilation of subsequent abuse of children and the challenges for addressing it. GUESTS Nikki Fraser (Secwépemc), Acting Kúkwpi7 of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Pamela Palmater (Mi’kmaq), lawyer, professor, author, speaker and podcaster Eleanore Sunchild (Cree from Thunderchild First Nation), Indigenous human rights attorney and the owner of Sunchild Law Break 1 Music: Healing Song (song) Red Hawk Medicine Drum (artist) New Beginnings (album) Break 2 Music: Suquamish Drum Songs 2015 (song) Sacred Water Canoe Family (artist)

A guided autumn meditation combining calming breathwork with visualization for letting go, releasing the past, and making space for new beginnings. Use this practice anytime of year, but especially during the autumn (or fall) equinox and throughout the season, to shed what you've outgrown and start feeling lighter, clearer, and open to what's next. This meditation offers: - Slow, calming breaths to settle your body and quiet your mind - A guided visualization of yourself as a tree in autumn shedding its leaves - A gentle practice of letting go of worries, regrets, and old expectations, one leaf at a time - A moment of rest in the open space that letting go creates - A vision of new growth, new possibilities, and good things on their way - Closing affirmations to seal in what you've released and what you're welcoming Listen to this anytime, whether that's in bed, during your morning routine, on your commute, or during a break. And be sure to listen all the way through...the release, the rest, and the new growth work together, and the closing affirmations are what seal the transformation. The more consistently you return to this practice, the more naturally letting go and starting fresh become part of who you are. #meditation #guidedmeditation #autumn 00:00 introduction 00:25 meditation begins Check out the Wake Me Up Mindset Coach app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://studio.com/wakemeup⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You get: Full Access to the WMU catalog; a personal growth plan based on my guidance and coaching; simple, daily tasks (5-10 minutes a day) to guide you through your own personal transformation; your plan evolves with you as you and your life change. It's the most effective way to digest the content in Wake Me Up for creating personal change! Get ad-free access to the entire WMU catalog + bonus content by joining the WMU Premium Feed. Grab a 7-day free trial of Wake Me Up premium: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodpeoplestuff.supercast.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About Wake Me Up Wake Me Up is the # 1 guided morning routine podcast. Our guided morning wake ups offer affirmations, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, and motivation specifically designed to help you get out of bed and start your day with a positive mindset. Stop pressing the snooze button all morning long, and turn on an episode of Wake Me Up instead. You will be happier and more successful at everything in life because of it!   I make this channel to serve you. Part of that is creating tools like journals and courses to dive deeper into certain topics, all of which you can find here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/goodpplstuff⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Wake Me Up on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podchaser⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Say hi or request an episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wakemeuppodcast.com/contact⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. See visual guides for the yoga and stretches in WMU episodes at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.wakemeuppodcast.com/stretches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. **Only partake in the physical movements suggested in Wake Me Up episodes if you are physically able and in safe surroundings. All movements are done at the individual's own risk. Be safe, and always consult a doctor if you have any questions or concerns.** Have a wonderful day

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New Beginnings: Disciples make disciples | Matthew 28:16-20 | 092726 by Corey

Get ready for #october #newness #grateful #affirmations See your life differently. See change expect change and grow in a new environment. Good bye to old hello new #fresh

Episode 304 - New Beginnings

I thought having hernia surgery would mean a little forced rest.It's been a lot more painful and limiting than I imagined, but I'm taking it day by day and figuring out how to slow down and let myself heal. This week, I'm catching you up on the last few weeks: why I'm giving my body more time before our next embryo transfer, my week with Sonny when Timmy was away, NY Fashion Week, some of the sweet and complicated parts of watching Sonny grow up, and how I'm really doing through all of it. It's a casual check-in from home, where I'm feeling a little down, a little hopeful, and very ready to get moving again.This episode is brought to you by Sam EdelmanSam Edelman has everyone covered this fall. Visit SamEdelman.com to explore everything you need for fall and get 15% off with code WITHWHIT15This 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.

Hey, it's Katie and I want to welcome you to this special bonus episode. It'll be here for you completely ad-free for the next week so you can get a feel of what it's like to be a PREMIUM member. If you'd like an easy ad-free experience for all of our podcasts - that's over 200 episodes each month, then JOIN PREMIUM today at https://WomensMeditationNetwork.com/premium We can't fully welcome what's next while tightly holding onto what has already passed. This gentle guided meditation supports emotional healing, letting go, and creating space for growth, peace, and fresh opportunities. Allow yourself to release what no longer serves you and move forward feeling lighter and freer. Love,

"My rewrite started twice.” That's how Jamie Lima describes his story — first as a child watching his parents' marriage fall apart, and later when he experienced divorce himself. After 20 years as a financial planner, Jamie knew the numbers. But going through divorce taught him something no professional training could. Today, he's a CFP, CDFA, Certified Mediator, founder of Allegiant Divorce Solutions, and co-founder & CEO of SecureSplit. We talk about divorce, money, starting over, taking risks, entrepreneurship, and intentionally designing your next chapter. Because sometimes the hardest chapter of our lives becomes the one that changes everything.Follow: Jamie LimaInstagram - Allegiant Divorce Solutions Instagram - SecureSplit

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Autumn Romance: Finding Connection Amidst Copenhagen's Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-09-29-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Haven i København var betagende i efteråret.En: Tivoli Haven in København was captivating in the autumn.Da: Træerne skinnede i røde og gyldne nuancer.En: The trees shone in red and golden hues.Da: Banerne glødede med festlys, og duften af friskbagte kanelsnegle svævede gennem luften.En: The pathways glowed with festive lights, and the scent of freshly baked cinnamon rolls floated through the air.Da: Det var høstfest, og alle var i god stemning.En: It was a harvest festival, and everyone was in good spirits.Da: Kasper gik rundt mellem boderne.En: Kasper wandered among the stalls.Da: Han var frivillig til arrangementet.En: He was a volunteer for the event.Da: Han nød at arbejde for fællesskabet, men følte sig isoleret.En: He enjoyed working for the community but felt isolated.Da: Han ledte efter en, der delte hans passion.En: He was searching for someone who shared his passion.Da: Ikke langt derfra stod Mette, strålende og smilende, og tog imod gæster ved indgangen.En: Not far from him stood Mette, radiant and smiling, welcoming guests at the entrance.Da: Hun elskede festivaller og mennesker.En: She loved festivals and people.Da: Selvom hun var omgivet af folk, ønskede hun en dybere forbindelse.En: Although she was surrounded by people, she longed for a deeper connection.Da: Ved frokostpausen mødtes Kasper og Mette ved et bord i hjørnet.En: During the lunch break, Kasper and Mette met at a table in the corner.Da: "Hej, er du også frivillig?"En: "Hi, are you also a volunteer?"Da: spurgte Mette, og hendes øjne lyste op.En: Mette asked, her eyes lighting up.Da: Kasper nikkede genert.En: Kasper nodded shyly.Da: "Ja, jeg hjælper til med landbrugsstanden."En: "Yes, I'm helping with the agricultural stall."Da: De talte lidt om festivalen.En: They talked a bit about the festival.Da: Mette var usikker.En: Mette was uncertain.Da: Kasper var så stille.En: Kasper was so quiet.Da: Havde de overhovedet noget tilfælles?En: Did they even have anything in common?Da: Kasper funderede også.En: Kasper wondered too.Da: Kunne han åbne op for hende?En: Could he open up to her?Da: Pludselig begyndte det at regne.En: Suddenly, it started to rain.Da: En tung byge sendte folk i læ.En: A heavy shower sent people running for cover.Da: Mette og Kasper søgte tilflugt under et stort trætelt.En: Mette and Kasper sought shelter under a large tree tent.Da: De grinede af deres våde tøj og begyndte at tale.En: They laughed at their wet clothes and began to talk.Da: Mette delte historier om sin kærlighed til kultur og Kasper om sine drømme om en bæredygtig fremtid.En: Mette shared stories about her love for culture and Kasper about his dreams of a sustainable future.Da: De opdagede, de havde meget tilfælles.En: They discovered they had much in common.Da: Regnen stilnede af.En: The rain subsided.Da: De trådte ud i den friske luft, og Tivoli skinnede endnu klarere efter bygen.En: They stepped out into the fresh air, and Tivoli shone even brighter after the shower.Da: "Måske kan du vise mig flere af festivalens hemmelige perler?"En: "Maybe you can show me more of the festival's hidden gems?"Da: spurgte Mette med et skævt smil.En: Mette asked with a crooked smile.Da: Kasper nikkede.En: Kasper nodded.Da: "Jeg vil gerne vise dig min yndlingssted, nede ved den lille sø," svarede han med en nyfundet selvsikkerhed.En: "I'd like to show you my favorite spot, down by the little lake," he replied with newfound confidence.Da: De udvekslede telefonnumre og gik hver til sit med en varm følelse i hjertet.En: They exchanged phone numbers and went their separate ways with a warm feeling in their hearts.Da: De havde begge fundet noget, de manglede.En: They both had found something they were missing.Da: En ægte forbindelse.En: A genuine connection.Da: Fra den dag blev de ofte set sammen i Tivoli, deres venskab langsomt forvandlet til noget dybere.En: From that day on, they were often seen together in Tivoli, their friendship slowly transforming into something deeper.Da: Kasper lærte at åbne sig, og Mette fandt den meningsfulde relation, hun havde søgt.En: Kasper learned to open up, and Mette found the meaningful relationship she had been seeking.Da: I det gyldne lys af efteråret blomstrede noget nyt og smukt mellem dem.En: In the golden light of autumn, something new and beautiful blossomed between them. Vocabulary Words:captivating: betagendehues: nuancerpathways: banerneglowed: glødedescent: duftenharvest: høstvolunteer: frivilligisolated: isoleretpassion: passionradiant: strålendewelcoming: tog imoddeeper: dybereconnection: forbindelselunch break: frokostpausennodded: nikkedeshyly: genertuncertain: usikkerwondered: funderedeshelter: tilflugttent: træteltsustainable: bæredygtigsubsided: stilnedehidden: hemmeligegems: perlercrooked: skævtconfidence: selvsikkerhedexchanged: udveksledegenuine: ægtetransforming: forvandletblossomed: blomstrede

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: When Rain Unites: Capturing Navratri's Essence at Jantar Mantar Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-09-29-22-34-02-hi Story Transcript:Hi: जयपुर का जंतर मंतर अपने भव्यता के लिए मशहूर था।En: The Jaipur Jantar Mantar was famous for its grandeur.Hi: पतझड़ का मौसम था, और नवरात्रि का उल्लास हर दिशा में फैल चुका था।En: It was the autumn season, and the joy of Navratri had spread in every direction.Hi: शाम का वक्त था, और लोग वहाँ की सुंदरता का आनंद ले रहे थे।En: It was evening, and people were enjoying the beauty there.Hi: उसी भीड़ में, एक इंट्रोवर्ट फोटोग्राफर आरव अपनी कैमरा लेकर परफेक्ट फोटो की खोज में था।En: Among the crowd, an introverted photographer named Arav was searching for the perfect photo with his camera.Hi: उसके मन में बस एक ही ख्याल था - नवरात्रि के उत्सव की भावना को अपनी तस्वीरों में कैद करना।En: He had only one thought in mind - to capture the essence of the Navratri festival in his pictures.Hi: उधर, मीरा, जो प्राचीन भारतीय विज्ञान पर शोध कर रही थी, जंतर मंतर की वैज्ञानिक धरोहर पर विचार कर रही थी।En: Meanwhile, Meera, who was researching ancient Indian science, was reflecting on the scientific heritage of Jantar Mantar.Hi: उसके साथ उसकी सबसे अच्छी दोस्त प्रिया भी थी, जो काफी प्रोटेक्टिव मिजाज की थी और आरव की मौजूदगी से कुछ चिंतित दिख रही थी।En: With her was her best friend Priya, who was quite protective in nature and looked somewhat concerned about Arav's presence.Hi: तभी, बिना किसी चेतावनी के, घने बादल छा गए और मूसलाधार बारिश शुरू हो गई।En: Suddenly, without any warning, thick clouds gathered, and heavy rain started.Hi: सब लोग दौड़कर एक बड़े से कनOPY के नीचे आ गए।En: Everyone rushed to shelter under a large canopy.Hi: आरव, मीरा, और प्रिया का भी वही ठिकाना था।En: Arav, Meera, and Priya also found refuge there.Hi: आरव की नज़र मीरा पर पड़ी, जिनकी आँखों में जिज्ञासा और अपने काम के प्रति अद्वितीय समर्पण साफ झलक रहा था।En: Arav noticed Meera, whose eyes clearly reflected curiosity and a unique dedication to her work.Hi: आरव ने हिम्मत करके मीरा से पूछा, "आप यहाँ किस विषय की स्टडी कर रही हैं?"En: Gathering courage, Arav asked Meera, "What subject are you studying here?"Hi: मीरा उसकी आँखों में ईमानदारी देख सकती थी।En: Meera could see honesty in his eyes.Hi: “मैं प्राचीन भारतीय खगोलीय विज्ञान पर रिसर्च कर रही हूँ,” मीरा ने जवाब दिया।En: "I am researching ancient Indian astronomical science," replied Meera.Hi: प्रिया ने मुड़ते हुए कहा, "मीरा, सावधान रहना, आरव अजनबी है।"En: Priya turned and said, "Be careful, Meera, Arav is a stranger."Hi: लेकिन मीरा का मन कह रहा था कि आरव से बात करना चाहिए।En: But Meera felt she should talk to Arav.Hi: कुछ देर बाद, बारिश की बूंदों में उनकी बातचीत गहरी होती गई।En: After a while, their conversation deepened amid the raindrops.Hi: आरव ने अपनी शyness पर काबू पाते हुए कहा, "मैं एक तस्वीर की तलाश में हूँ, जो नवरात्रि की असली भावना को दिखा सके।"En: Overcoming his shyness, Arav said, "I'm looking for a picture that can truly capture the spirit of Navratri."Hi: मीरा ने मुस्कुराते हुए बताया, "आप जीवन के नज़ारों को तस्वीरों में बखूबी लाते हो। हर तस्वीर एक कहानी कहती है।"En: Smiling, Meera remarked, "You bring life's sights beautifully into pictures. Every picture tells a story."Hi: ये सुनकर आरव का आत्मविश्वास बढ़ गया।En: Hearing this, Arav's confidence grew.Hi: बारिश घटते-घटते बंद हो गई, और उसके साथ धूप की हल्की किरणें फिर से अपने रास्ते बनाने लगीं।En: As the rain gradually diminished and stopped, light rays of sunshine began to break through again.Hi: आरव और मीरा ने साथ में जंतर मंतर की हरियाली में चलते हुए तय किया कि वे फिर से मिलेंगें। नवरात्रि के आने वाले दिनों में त्योहार का आनंद लेने का वादा किया।En: Arav and Meera walked together through the greenery of Jantar Mantar, deciding they would meet again to enjoy the upcoming days of the festival.Hi: तब तक आरव का शyness, जो हिचकिचाहट में छिपा रहता था, जैसे खुल गया।En: By that time, Arav's shyness, which often hid in hesitation, seemed to have opened up.Hi: उसने मीरा के साथ कदम मिलाया; जबकि मीरा ने दोस्ती, खोज और सरल विश्वास का संतुलन ढूंढ लिया था।En: He matched steps with Meera; while Meera found a balance of friendship, exploration, and simple trust.Hi: दोनों ने जंतर मंतर से निकलते हुए एक नई शुरुआत की और हाथों में हाथ डालकर चहल-कदमी शुरू कर दी।En: Together, they made a new beginning as they strolled out of Jantar Mantar, hand in hand. Vocabulary Words:grandeur: भव्यताautumn: पतझड़introverted: इंट्रोवर्टessence: भावनाreflection: विचारheritage: धरोहरancient: प्राचीनgathered: छा गएrefuge: ठिकानाcuriosity: जिज्ञासाdedication: समर्पणstudying: स्टडीsubject: विषयcourage: हिम्मतcapture: कैद करनाscientific: वैज्ञानिकraindrops: बूंदोंconfidence: आत्मविश्वासdiminished: घटते-घटतेgradually: धीरे-धीरेexploration: खोजconcerned: चिंतितprotective: प्रोटेक्टिवhesitation: हिचकिचाहटbalance: संतुलनupcoming: आने वालेgathering: चेतावनीremarked: बतायाastronomical: खगोलीयstrolled: चहल-कदमी

Fluent Fiction - French: Parisian Encounters: Art, Connection, and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-09-29-07-38-19-fr Story Transcript:Fr: L'air était frais devant le Musée d'Orsay en ce bel après-midi d'automne.En: The air was crisp in front of the Musée d'Orsay on this beautiful autumn afternoon.Fr: Les feuilles crissaient sous les pas des passants, ajoutant une symphonie légère à la scène paisible de Paris.En: The leaves crunched under the feet of passersby, adding a light symphony to the peaceful scene of Paris.Fr: Élodie était là, debout, observant l'entrée majestueuse du musée.En: Élodie stood there, observing the majestic entrance of the museum.Fr: Son cœur battait le rythme de l'excitation et du doute.En: Her heart beat with a rhythm of excitement and doubt.Fr: Elle était une amoureuse de l'art, mais aujourd'hui, elle espérait aussi quelque chose de plus, quelque chose de différent.En: She was a lover of art, but today she also hoped for something more, something different.Fr: À l'intérieur, les salles s'étiraient devant elle, pleines de trésors incroyables.En: Inside, the rooms stretched out before her, full of incredible treasures.Fr: Élodie sentit une chaleur bienveillante en entrant.En: Élodie felt a warm welcome upon entering.Fr: Cette chaleur dispersait les traces de solitude qu'elle ressentait depuis son arrivée à Paris.En: This warmth dispelled the traces of loneliness she had felt since her arrival in Paris.Fr: Elle s'avança vers les tableaux, ses yeux brillant d'une admiration sincère.En: She moved toward the paintings, her eyes shining with sincere admiration.Fr: Non loin d'elle, Luc admirait aussi les peintures.En: Not far from her, Luc was also admiring the paintings.Fr: C'était un homme discret, taciturne souvent, mais passionné également.En: He was a discreet man, often quiet, but also passionate.Fr: Chaque coup de pinceau évoquait en lui une idée, un concept à intégrer dans ses projets d'architecte.En: Every brushstroke evoked in him an idea, a concept to integrate into his architectural projects.Fr: Ils se croisaient parfois, leurs regards s'effleurant au gré des œuvres connues.En: They occasionally crossed paths, their gazes brushing past each other over the well-known works.Fr: Élodie s'arrêta devant un tableau de Monet.En: Élodie stopped in front of a painting by Monet.Fr: Elle respira profondément et se perdit dans les nuances de couleurs.En: She breathed deeply and lost herself in the shades of color.Fr: En détournant les yeux pour contempler une autre partie de la toile, elle vit Luc, ses yeux absorbés par le même chef-d'œuvre.En: Glancing away to contemplate another part of the canvas, she noticed Luc, his eyes absorbed by the same masterpiece.Fr: "Il est magnifique, n'est-ce pas ?"En: "It is magnificent, isn't it?"Fr: tenta-t-elle, sa voix mélangeant nervosité et espoir.En: she attempted, her voice a blend of nervousness and hope.Fr: Luc se tourna doucement vers elle, surpris mais heureux de ce contact.En: Luc turned gently toward her, surprised but pleased by the contact.Fr: "Oui, c'est vrai.En: "Yes, it is.Fr: Monet a un regard incroyable sur la lumière."En: Monet has an incredible understanding of light."Fr: Leurs mots lents et mesurés tissèrent un lien fragile mais déjà précieux.En: Their slow and measured words weaved a fragile yet already precious bond.Fr: Ils parlaient des couleurs, de la lumière, et, au fil de la conversation, découvriraient qu'ils partageaient une vision du monde, un amour du beau.En: They talked about colors and light, and over the course of the conversation, they discovered that they shared a vision of the world, a love of beauty.Fr: Luc, encouragé par leur échange, demanda : "Vous venez souvent ici ?"En: Encouraged by their exchange, Luc asked, "Do you come here often?"Fr: "Non, je viens d'arriver à Paris," répondit Élodie avec un sourire timide.En: "No, I just arrived in Paris," replied Élodie with a timid smile.Fr: "Je cherche encore ma place."En: "I'm still looking for my place."Fr: Luc hocha la tête, comprenant ce sentiment.En: Luc nodded, understanding the sentiment.Fr: "Peut-être pourrions-nous explorer plus de ces lieux ensemble ?"En: "Perhaps we could explore more of these places together?"Fr: Élodie sourit.En: Élodie smiled.Fr: Pour la première fois depuis longtemps, elle se sentit vue et acceptée.En: For the first time in a long while, she felt seen and accepted.Fr: Elle prit son téléphone, ajoutant son numéro sous le regard bienveillant de Luc.En: She took out her phone, adding her number under Luc's kind gaze.Fr: Dehors, alors qu'elle quittait le musée, Élodie regarda le ciel gris de Paris.En: Outside, as she left the museum, Élodie looked at the gray sky over Paris.Fr: Le jour avait gagné en clarté.En: The day had gained clarity.Fr: Elle sentit une onde de confiance en elle et son avenir ici.En: She felt a wave of confidence in herself and her future here.Fr: La ville-lumière, avec toutes ses promesses, avait commencé à lui ouvrir ses bras.En: The City of Light, with all its promises, had begun to open its arms to her.Fr: L'amitié, peut-être l'amour, l'y attendait.En: Friendship, perhaps love, awaited her. Vocabulary Words:the air: l'aircrisp: fraisthe afternoon: l'après-midithe leaves: les feuillesto crunch: crisserthe passersby: les passantsmajestic: majestueusethe heart: le cœurexcitement: l'excitationthe doubt: le douteincredible: incroyablesthe treasures: les trésorsto dispel: disperserthe traces: les tracesloneliness: la solitudeto admire: admirerdiscreet: discretquiet: taciturnepassionate: passionnéthe brushstroke: le coup de pinceauthe masterpiece: le chef-d'œuvreto contemplate: contemplerthe gaze: le regardslow: lentsmeasured: mesurésthe bond: le liento share: partagerthe vision: la visionthe beauty: le beautimid: timide

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Escaping to La Garrotxa: Where Nature Inspires New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-09-28-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Garrotxa era un lloc màgic a la tardor.En: La Garrotxa was a magical place in the autumn.Ca: Els colors daurats i vermells dels arbres semblaven pintats.En: The golden and red colors of the trees seemed painted.Ca: Núria, cansada de la rutina de Barcelona, necessitava escapar.En: Núria, tired of the routine in Barcelona, needed to escape.Ca: Començava el viatge amb un grup d'amics, organitzat per en Jordi, sempre entusiasmat per compartir belles experiències.En: The trip began with a group of friends, organized by Jordi, who was always enthusiastic about sharing beautiful experiences.Ca: A l'arribada, la frescor de l'aire va portar un somriure a la cara de la Núria.En: Upon arrival, the freshness of the air brought a smile to Núria's face.Ca: Va prometre ignorar els correus electrònics de la feina.En: She promised to ignore work emails.Ca: L'objectiu era connectar amb la natura i gaudir dels moments presents.En: The goal was to connect with nature and enjoy the present moments.Ca: Mentrestant, Martí s'incorporava al grup.En: Meanwhile, Martí joined the group.Ca: Era un fotògraf d'esperit tranquil, buscant inspiració i noves perspectives després d'una ruptura amorosa.En: He was a calm-spirited photographer, looking for inspiration and new perspectives after a breakup.Ca: Els dies a La Garrotxa estaven plens d'excursions.En: The days in La Garrotxa were full of excursions.Ca: Jordi liderava el grup amb ànims.En: Jordi led the group with enthusiasm.Ca: Martí, generalment reservat, va decidir unir-se a les caminades.En: Martí, generally reserved, decided to join the hikes.Ca: No volia estar sol i sentia que necessitava la companyia del grup.En: He didn't want to be alone and felt he needed the group's company.Ca: L'aire fresc i les fulles cruixents sota els peus eren una melodia tranquil·litzadora.En: The fresh air and crunching leaves underfoot were a soothing melody.Ca: Durant una caminada cap a una muntanya volcànica, el sol jugava entre les branques.En: During a hike to a volcanic mountain, the sun played between the branches.Ca: Passant per un petit corriol, la Núria va relliscar i va caure.En: Passing through a small path, Núria slipped and fell.Ca: Jordi va córrer a buscar ajuda, però Martí es va quedar amb ella, ajudant-la a aixecar-se.En: Jordi ran to get help, but Martí stayed with her, helping her up.Ca: Mentre ella es fregava l'inde dolorit, van començar a parlar.En: As she rubbed her sore ankle, they began to talk.Ca: Es van adonar que compartien moltes coses.En: They realized they shared many things.Ca: Tots dos tenien pors amagades, però també ganes de viure.En: Both had hidden fears, but also a desire to live.Ca: "És bonic aquí, oi?En: "It's beautiful here, isn't it?"Ca: " va preguntar Martí, mirant cap al paisatge.En: asked Martí, looking at the landscape.Ca: "Sí, molt.En: "Yes, very much.Ca: Em fa recordar quanta bellesa hi ha més enllà del meu escriptori," va respondre Núria amb un somriure.En: It reminds me of how much beauty there is beyond my desk," replied Núria with a smile.Ca: Van compartir històries, somnis i riures.En: They shared stories, dreams, and laughter.Ca: El vent suau portava el murmuri dels arbres.En: The gentle wind carried the whisper of the trees.Ca: Núria sentia com les seves preocupacions es fonien.En: Núria felt her worries melt away.Ca: Martí, al seu costat, començava a deixar enrere dubtes passats.En: Martí, at her side, began to leave behind past doubts.Ca: Quan Jordi va tornar, la Núria ja es podia moure lentament.En: When Jordi returned, Núria was already able to move slowly.Ca: Tornaren tots junts al lodge.En: They all returned together to the lodge.Ca: Aquella nit, entre bufandes i guitarres, es van intercanviar els números de telèfon.En: That night, among scarves and guitars, they exchanged phone numbers.Ca: Martí i Núria prometien trobar-se a Barcelona.En: Martí and Núria promised to meet in Barcelona.Ca: El festival de La Mercè era recent i l'emoció encara ressonava entre ells.En: The festival of La Mercè was recent, and the excitement still resonated between them.Ca: Al final del viatge, Núria va aprendre a gaudir del temps personal.En: At the end of the trip, Núria learned to enjoy personal time.Ca: Martí es va obrir a noves connexions.En: Martí opened up to new connections.Ca: Amb il·lusió i serenor, tots dos van tornar a casa amb una complicitat especial i la promesa de noves aventures.En: With excitement and serenity, both returned home with a special bond and the promise of new adventures.Ca: En un sol cap de setmana, el paisatge volcànic havia fet néixer una amistat plena de possibilitats.En: In just one weekend, the volcanic landscape had given birth to a friendship full of possibilities. Vocabulary Words:escape: escapararrival: l'arribadafreshness: la frescorgoal: l'objectiucalm-spirited: d'esperit tranquilsoothing: tranquil·litzadorahike: la caminadacrunching: les cruixentsvolcanic mountain: la muntanya volcànicapath: el corriolslipped: va relliscarsore ankle: el turmell dolorithidden fears: les pors amagadesdesk: l'escriptorigentle wind: el vent suauworries: les preocupacionsdoubts: els dubteslodge: el lodgescarves: les bufandesexcitement: l'emociópersonal time: el temps personalconnections: les connexionsexcitement: la il·lusióserenity: la serenorbond: la complicitatvolcanic landscape: el paisatge volcànicfriendship: l'amistatpossibilities: les possibilitatspromised: van prometrejourney: el viatge

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Sailing Into New Beginnings: Love Afloat in Svenska Skärgården Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-09-28-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vinden blåste kyligt över den svenska skärgården.En: The wind blew cold over the svenska skärgården (Swedish archipelago).Sv: Höstlöven virvlade omkring i luften och havet glittrade under den grå himlen.En: Autumn leaves swirled around in the air, and the sea sparkled under the gray sky.Sv: På en segelbåt ute på vattnet, började ett nytt äventyr för Elin och Oskar.En: On a sailboat out on the water, a new adventure began for Elin and Oskar.Sv: Elin stod vid relingen och tittade mot horisonten.En: Elin stood by the railing, looking towards the horizon.Sv: Hon kände sig fri, långt ifrån stadens stress och trafiken.En: She felt free, far from the city's stress and traffic.Sv: "Det här är det jag behöver," tänkte hon.En: "This is what I need," she thought.Sv: En chans att bryta sin rutin och se världen från vattnet.En: A chance to break her routine and see the world from the water.Sv: Oskar, däremot, stod vid rodret med en mer eftertänksam min.En: Oskar, on the other hand, stood at the helm with a more thoughtful expression.Sv: Han hade hoppas att resan skulle ge honom lite klarhet i livet.En: He had hoped that the journey would give him some clarity in life.Sv: Problem hemma hade gjort honom fundersam.En: Problems at home had made him pensive.Sv: Här, bland öarna och den tysta naturen, kunde han tänka i lugn och ro.En: Here, among the islands and the silent nature, he could think in peace and quiet.Sv: Gruppen de reste med var stor, men av någon anledning hade Elin och Oskar dragits till varandra.En: The group they traveled with was large, but for some reason, Elin and Oskar were drawn to each other.Sv: På kvällarna pratade de, ibland om livet, ibland om inget speciellt alls.En: In the evenings, they talked, sometimes about life, sometimes about nothing special at all.Sv: Hon märkte hur han lyssnade, verkligen lyssnade, och det gjorde henne nyfiken.En: She noticed how he listened, really listened, and it made her curious.Sv: En dag, medan de seglade förbi en ö prydd med guldgula björkar, drog stormen in.En: One day, as they sailed past an island adorned with golden birches, the storm rolled in.Sv: Vinden blev starkare, och båten gungade hårt på vågorna.En: The wind grew stronger, and the boat rocked harshly on the waves.Sv: "Vi måste jobba tillsammans!"En: "We must work together!"Sv: ropade Elin över bruset.En: Elin shouted over the noise.Sv: Oskar, som vanligtvis var tystlåten, fann sin röst.En: Oskar, who was usually quiet, found his voice.Sv: "Jag följer ditt led, Elin!"En: "I'll follow your lead, Elin!"Sv: Tillsammans kämpade de i stormen.En: Together, they fought through the storm.Sv: Elins energi drev dem framåt, och Oskars lugn höll dem stabila.En: Elin's energy drove them forward, and Oskar's calm kept them steady.Sv: De turades om vid rodret och drog seglen gemensamt.En: They took turns at the helm and pulled the sails together.Sv: Trots havets ilska, kände de tillit.En: Despite the sea's fury, they felt trust.Sv: När stormen lade sig, var de närmare land, men ännu viktigare, närmare varandra.En: When the storm calmed, they were closer to land, but more importantly, closer to each other.Sv: När kvällens lugn återvände, satt de på däck tillsammans.En: When evening's calm returned, they sat on deck together.Sv: Elin såg på Oskar och log.En: Elin looked at Oskar and smiled.Sv: "Jag trodde inte du kunde prata så mycket," skämtade hon.En: "I didn't think you could talk so much," she joked.Sv: Han skrattade tyst.En: He laughed quietly.Sv: "Ibland behöver man bara rätt anledning," svarade han och mötte hennes blick.En: "Sometimes you just need the right reason," he replied, meeting her gaze.Sv: Den natten delade de historier, drömmar och rädslor.En: That night, they shared stories, dreams, and fears.Sv: Elin insåg att hennes sökande efter äventyr kunde delas med någon annan.En: Elin realized that her search for adventure could be shared with someone else.Sv: Oskar fann hopp i tanken på en ny början, en som inkluderade Elin.En: Oskar found hope in the thought of a new beginning, one that included Elin.Sv: Allhelgonadagen närmade sig, en tid för att minnas och tacksamhet.En: Allhelgonadagen (All Saints' Day) was approaching, a time for remembrance and gratitude.Sv: På däck, medan de såg på stjärnorna, visste de att de hittat något speciellt.En: On deck, as they watched the stars, they knew they had found something special.Sv: När båten seglade vidare genom skärgården, bar vinden med sig en ny början för dem båda.En: As the boat sailed on through the skärgården, the wind carried a new beginning for them both. Vocabulary Words:blew: blåstearchipelago: skärgårdensailboat: segelbåtrailing: relingenhorizon: horisontenroutine: rutintraffic: trafikenthoughtful: eftertänksamclarity: klarhetpensive: fundersamsilent: tystacurious: nyfikenadorned: pryddbirches: björkarstorm: stormenrocked: gungadeharshly: hårtnoise: brusetenergy: energicalm: lugnttrust: tillitdeck: däckgaze: blickreason: anledningshared: deladedreams: drömmarfears: rädslorremembrance: minnasgratitude: tacksamhetsparkled: glittrade

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: A Swedish Autumn: New Beginnings and Cinnamon Buns Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-09-28-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Lukas stod på bryggan och tittade ut över vattnet.En: Lukas stood on the dock and looked out over the water.Sv: Det var första gången han var med på en gruppresa till den svenska skärgården.En: It was the first time he was part of a group trip to the Swedish archipelago.Sv: Träden var nu i full höstprakt.En: The trees were now in full autumn splendor.Sv: De orangea och röda löven speglades på det lugna vattnet.En: The orange and red leaves were reflected on the calm water.Sv: Det var Kanelbullens dag, och doften av kanel och nybakade bullar kom från stugan där alla hade samlats.En: It was Kanelbullens dag, and the scent of cinnamon and freshly baked buns came from the cabin where everyone had gathered.Sv: Lukas kände sig ofta ensam sedan han flyttade till Sverige.En: Lukas often felt lonely since he moved to Sweden.Sv: Han längtade efter att höra till någonstans.En: He longed to belong somewhere.Sv: När gruppen kallade för att paddla kajak, samlades alla vid stranden.En: When the group called to go kayaking, everyone gathered at the beach.Sv: Där mötte han Astrid, en vänlig ung kvinna med en anteckningsbok i handen.En: There he met Astrid, a friendly young woman with a notebook in her hand.Sv: Astrid kom till skärgården för att hitta inspiration till sitt skrivande.En: Astrid came to the archipelago to find inspiration for her writing.Sv: Lukas ville närma sig gruppen.En: Lukas wanted to connect with the group.Sv: Även om han var orolig för att tala svenska, beslutade han sig för att försöka.En: Even though he was worried about speaking Swedish, he decided to try.Sv: Han lyfte sin kopp mot skyn.En: He lifted his cup to the sky.Sv: "Skål för kanelbullar och nya vänner!"En: "Cheers to cinnamon buns and new friends!"Sv: sade han.En: he said.Sv: Gruppen skrattade och ropade med.En: The group laughed and shouted along.Sv: Astrid log mot honom.En: Astrid smiled at him.Sv: Hennes skratt var som musik i hans öron.En: Her laughter was like music to his ears.Sv: Medan de paddlade ut över det klara vattnet pratade Lukas och Astrid.En: As they paddled out over the clear water, Lukas and Astrid talked.Sv: Han berättade om sitt nya liv i Sverige.En: He shared about his new life in Sweden.Sv: Hon delade sina drömmar om att skriva en bok.En: She shared her dreams of writing a book.Sv: Men plötsligt mörknade himlen och vinden ökade.En: But suddenly the sky darkened and the wind picked up.Sv: En storm piskade upp vatten runt deras kajaker.En: A storm whipped up water around their kayaks.Sv: Gruppen blev nervös.En: The group became nervous.Sv: Lukas och Astrid agerade snabbt.En: Lukas and Astrid acted quickly.Sv: De guidade alla tryggt tillbaka till land, arbete som ett oslagbart team.En: They guided everyone safely back to land, working as an unbeatable team.Sv: När de kom i land var alla lättade.En: When they came ashore, everyone was relieved.Sv: De samlades runt en värmande eld.En: They gathered around a warming fire.Sv: Någon delade ut kanelbullar.En: Someone handed out cinnamon buns.Sv: Lukas och Astrid satt nära varandra, delade en filt och njöt av den söta doften av kanel.En: Lukas and Astrid sat close to each other, sharing a blanket and enjoying the sweet scent of cinnamon.Sv: Lukas kände sig inte längre ensam.En: Lukas no longer felt lonely.Sv: Han hade hittat vänner här, och kanske något mer.En: He had found friends here, and perhaps something more.Sv: Astrid insåg att hon inte bara kunde hitta inspiration i naturen.En: Astrid realized that she could find inspiration not only in nature.Sv: Människor, med alla sina berättelser, gav också inspiration.En: People, with all their stories, also provided inspiration.Sv: Det blev en resa att minnas.En: It became a trip to remember.Sv: En början till något nytt.En: A beginning of something new.Sv: Tillsammans välkomnade de den svenska hösten med öppna hjärtan och delat leende.En: Together they welcomed the Swedish autumn with open hearts and shared smiles. Vocabulary Words:dock: bryggaarchipelago: skärgårdsplendor: praktcalm: lugngathered: samladeslonely: ensambelong: höra tillbeach: strandnotebook: anteckningsbokinspiration: inspirationworried: oroligpaddled: paddladedarkened: mörknadewind: vindstorm: stormnervous: nervösguided: guidadeunbeatable: oslagbarrelieved: lättadcampfire: eldblanket: filtrealized: insågshared: delattrip: resabeginning: börjanwelcomed: välkomnadeautumn: höstopen hearts: öppna hjärtansmiles: leende

For the People is welcoming back our community partners from the Annie C. Courtney Foundation, providing connections for thousands local kids seeking foster care with trainings, support groups, referral services, and recruitment of families for children who need them. We'll focus on Annie C's New Beginnings initiative and ways that you can help the cause better care for kids who are aging out of foster care eligibility.

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Jeju's Chuseok: A Friendship Blossoms Amidst Golden Waves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-09-28-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 찾아온 제주도는 마치 그림 같다.En: In gyeoul, Jeju Island looks like a painting.Ko: 나무들의 잎은 금빛으로 물들어 있고, 바람은 바다의 파도처럼 부드럽다.En: The leaves on the trees are tinged with a golden hue, and the wind is gentle like the waves of the sea.Ko: 추석을 맞아 친구들은 제주도로 여행을 왔다.En: Friends came to Jeju Island to celebrate Chuseok.Ko: Joon과 Minji도 그들 중 하나다.En: "Joon" and "Minji" are among them.Ko: 둘은 오랜 친구지만 최근에 사이가 조금 어색해졌다.En: Although the two have been longtime friends, things have been a bit awkward between them recently.Ko: 그날 저녁, 친구들은 해변에서 추석 축제를 즐기기로 했다.En: That evening, the friends decided to enjoy the Chuseok festival on the beach.Ko: 모닥불을 피우고 떡을 먹으며 웃음을 나누었다.En: They lit a bonfire and shared laughs as they ate tteok".Ko: 그러나 Joon의 마음은 무거웠다.En: However, "Joon" felt burdened.Ko: Minji의 태도가 최근 들어 이상하게 느껴졌다.En: He found "Minji"'s behavior strangely different lately.Ko: 전처럼 가까이 지내지 않고, 자꾸 거리를 두는 것 같았다.En: It seemed like she wasn't as close as she used to be and kept some distance.Ko: Joon은 결심했다.En: "Joon" made a decision.Ko: 더 이상 이렇게 할 수는 없었다.En: He couldn't continue like this.Ko: "Minji, 잠깐 얘기할 수 있어?" Joon이 말했다.En: "Minji, can we talk for a moment?" "Joon" asked.Ko: 모닥불의 따스한 빛이 두 사람의 얼굴을 비췄다.En: The warm light of the bonfire shone on their faces.Ko: Minji는 잠시 망설이다가 고개를 끄덕였다.En: "Minji" hesitated for a moment before nodding.Ko: 두 사람은 해안가를 거닐며 조금 멀리 떨어진 곳에 멈췄다.En: The two walked along the shoreline and stopped a little further away.Ko: "Joon, 왜 그래? 무슨 일이야?" Minji가 물었다.En: "Joon, what's going on? Is there a problem?" "Minji" asked.Ko: Joon은 숨을 깊이 들이쉬었다.En: "Joon" took a deep breath.Ko: "너 최근에 왜 나한테 그렇게 멀게 느껴져?En: "Why do you feel so distant lately?Ko: 우리가 예전처럼 친하지 않다는 느낌을 받아서. 그게 싫어."En: I feel like we're not as close as we used to be, and I don't like it."Ko: Minji는 잠시 침묵했다.En: "Minji" was silent for a moment.Ko: 바다의 파도 소리가 들렸다.En: The sound of the waves could be heard.Ko: "그냥... Joon, 두려웠어.En: "It's just... Joon, I was scared.Ko: 네가 좋아진 것 같았거든.En: I thought I was starting to like you.Ko: 그러니까 친구로 남고 싶어서 일부러 거리를 두려 했어."En: So I kept my distance on purpose because I wanted to stay friends."Ko: Joon은 놀랐다.En: "Joon" was surprised.Ko: 그도 Minji에 대한 친구 이상의 감정을 느끼고 있었다. 그러나 그것이 너무 두려워 안고 있던 속마음을 드러내기 두려웠다.En: He too felt more-than-friendship feelings towards "Minji", but he had been too afraid to reveal his hidden feelings.Ko: "Minji, 나도 너한테 솔직해야겠어.En: "Minji, I need to be honest with you too.Ko: 나도 비슷한 감정을 가지고 있어.En: I have similar feelings.Ko: 하지만 우리가 친구로 남고 싶다는 것도 맞아."En: But it's also true that I want us to stay friends."Ko: Minji는 안도의 한숨을 내쉬며 미소를 지었다.En: "Minji" let out a sigh of relief and smiled.Ko: "그럼, 우리 그냥 솔직하게 서로의 감정을 존중하면서 지내면 되지 않을까?"En: "Then shouldn't we just continue being honest while respecting each other's feelings?"Ko: 두 사람은 해안가에서 자신들의 감정을 털어놓고 서로에 대한 신뢰와 이해를 다시 쌓기 시작했다.En: The two laid bare their feelings by the coast, rebuilding trust and understanding towards each other.Ko: 파도가 잦아들며 달이 높이 떠오른 저녁, Joon과 Minji의 관계도 이전보다 더 가까워졌다.En: As the waves subsided and the moon rose high in the evening, "Joon" and "Minji"'s relationship grew closer than before.Ko: 그날 밤, 친구들은 Joon과 Minji의 이야기를 듣고 서로를 생각했다.En: That night, their friends listened to "Joon" and "Minji"'s story and reflected on each other.Ko: 친구와의 진실한 대화는 관계를 더 단단하게 만든다는 것을.En: A sincere conversation with a friend strengthens the relationship.Ko: 서로 숨기지 않고, 솔직하게 이야기할 수 있는 것이 진정한 우정이라는 것을.En: Being able to talk honestly without hiding anything is true friendship.Ko: 추석의 밝은 달이 제주도의 부드러운 물결을 비추는 밤, 두 사람은 새로운 시작을 위한 첫걸음을 내딛었다.En: Under the bright moon of Chuseok, illuminating the gentle waves of Jeju Island, the two took their first step towards a new beginning.Ko: Joon은 마음의 짐을 내려놓았고, Minji는 자신의 속마음을 드러내어 두 사람 모두 더 진실하고 가까워졌다.En: "Joon" laid down his burdens, and "Minji" revealed her inner feelings, making both more genuine and closer.Ko: 그들의 우정은 더 강해졌다.En: Their friendship grew stronger. Vocabulary Words:tinged: 물들어 있고gentle: 부드럽다bonfire: 모닥불burdened: 마음은 무거웠다behaviour: 태도strangely: 이상하게shoreline: 해안가hesitated: 망설이다가revealed: 드러내기distant: 거리를 두는sigh of relief: 안도의 한숨genuine: 진실하고reflected: 생각했다step towards: 첫걸음을 내딛었다close: 친하지awkward: 어색해졌다sincere: 진실한painting: 그림moon: 달이honest: 솔직하게trust: 신뢰understanding: 이해scared: 두려웠어relationship: 관계softly: 부드럽게waves: 파도subside: 잦아들며illuminating: 비추는laid bare: 털어놓고celebrate: 즐기기로

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Finding Connection: Bálint's Autumn of Renewal in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-09-27-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A levelek aranyló színekben ragyogtak a budapesti botanikus kertben.En: The leaves shone in golden colors in the Budapest botanical garden.Hu: Az őszi szellő lágyan simogatta az út menti fákat.En: The autumn breeze gently caressed the trees along the path.Hu: A város zaja szinte teljesen eltűnt itt, ahol csak a szél suttogását és a fák susogását lehetett hallani.En: The noise of the city almost completely disappeared here, where one could only hear the whispering of the wind and the rustling of the trees.Hu: Bálint, egy 32 éves művész, gyakran járt ide sétálni.En: Bálint, a 32-year-old artist, often came here to walk.Hu: A természet mindig megnyugtatta őt.En: Nature always calmed him.Hu: Mostanában azonban valami furcsa érzés kínozta.En: Recently, however, he was tormented by a strange feeling.Hu: Mintha a világ zajai egyre távolibbnak tűntek volna számára.En: It was as if the noises of the world seemed increasingly distant to him.Hu: Néha nem hallotta a madarak énekét vagy az emberek beszélgetését.En: Sometimes he couldn't hear the birds singing or people talking.Hu: Egy napon, ahogy a kedvenc pihenőhelyén ült, meglátta Emesét, aki gyakran jött ide, hogy olvasson.En: One day, as he sat at his favorite resting spot, he saw Emese, who often came here to read.Hu: Bálint mindig csodálta a lányt.En: Bálint always admired the girl.Hu: Emese mosolya olyan volt, mint a napfény, meleg és kedves.En: Emese's smile was like sunshine, warm and kind.Hu: De Bálint inkább távolról figyelte őt, hiszen félt megszólítani.En: But Bálint preferred to watch her from a distance because he was afraid to approach her.Hu: Ahogy a nap melege lassan eltűnt az őszi levelek között, Bálint meghallotta Zsoltot, Emese barátját, amint közeledik.En: As the warmth of the day slowly vanished among the autumn leaves, Bálint heard Zsolt, Emese's friend, approaching.Hu: Bálint próbálta kihallani a beszélgetésüket, de egyre nehezebben értette.En: Bálint tried to eavesdrop on their conversation, but he found it increasingly difficult to understand.Hu: Zsolt hangját csak foszlányokban hallotta, mintha a világ halkan zárulna be körülötte.En: Zsolt's voice reached him only in fragments, as if the world was quietly closing around him.Hu: Ez az eset rávilágított Bálint problémájára.En: This incident shed light on Bálint's problem.Hu: El kellett ismernie magának: hallásproblémái vannak.En: He had to admit to himself: he had hearing problems.Hu: Félve a még nagyobb elszigeteltségtől, Bálint először el akarta ezt rejteni.En: Afraid of even greater isolation, Bálint initially wanted to hide it.Hu: De a természet szépsége, amit nem tudott teljesen élvezni, és az Emeséhez való közelség vágya változtatásra ösztönözte.En: But the beauty of nature, which he could not fully enjoy, and the desire to be close to Emese motivated him to change.Hu: Összeszedte a bátorságát, és harmatos léptekkel megközelítette Emesét.En: He gathered his courage and approached Emese with dewy steps.Hu: Amikor közelebb ért, megállt, és kissé dadogva megszólalt.En: When he got closer, he stopped and stuttered slightly as he spoke.Hu: "Emese, bocsáss meg, hogy zavarlak.En: "Emese, forgive me for bothering you.Hu: Problémám van a hallásommal, és emiatt még inkább bezárkózom… és még valami.En: I have a problem with my hearing, and because of it, I am closing myself off even more... and there's one more thing.Hu: Régóta szeretnélek megismerni.En: I've wanted to get to know you for a long time."Hu: "Emese felnézett a könyvéből.En: Emese looked up from her book.Hu: Szemei megértőn csillogtak.En: Her eyes shone with understanding.Hu: "Bálint, örülök, hogy megszólítottál.En: "Bálint, I'm glad you spoke to me.Hu: Bátor dolog volt ezt elmondani.En: It was brave of you to say this.Hu: Kérlek, ne félj segítséget kérni.En: Please, don't be afraid to ask for help."Hu: "A lány kedvessége megérintette Bálintot.En: The girl's kindness touched Bálint.Hu: Megértette, hogy nem szégyen segítséget kérni.En: He realized that it wasn't shameful to ask for help.Hu: Emese biztatására elhatározta, hogy orvoshoz fordul.En: Encouraged by Emese, he decided to visit a doctor.Hu: Abban is megegyeztek, hogy legközelebb együtt sétálnak a kertben.En: They also agreed to walk together in the garden next time.Hu: A nap végén Bálint már nem érzett akkora magányt.En: At the end of the day, Bálint no longer felt so lonely.Hu: Az egykor távolinak tűnő világ újra közel került hozzá.En: The world that once seemed distant was now close to him again.Hu: Úgy döntött, változtatni fog az életén.En: He decided to change his life.Hu: Megnyitotta a szívét, nemcsak hallásának, hanem a körülötte lévő emberek iránt is.En: He opened his heart, not just to his hearing, but to the people around him.Hu: Az ősz vibráló színei új reménységet hoztak életébe, s ez a kezdet valódi kapcsolatokhoz vezethetett.En: The vibrant colors of autumn brought new hope to his life, and this beginning could lead to genuine relationships. Vocabulary Words:caressed: simogattadisappeared: eltűntwhispering: suttogásátrustling: susogásáttormented: kínoztadistant: távolibbnakeavesdrop: kihallanifragments: foszlányokbanshed light: rávilágítottisolation: elszigeteltségtőlcourage: bátorságátdew: harmatosstuttered: dadogvaapproached: megközelítetteunderstanding: megértőnencouraged: biztatásáragenuine: valódivibrant: vibrálóadmit: el kellett ismernieashamed: szégyenmotivate: ösztönöztevanished: eltűntadmired: csodáltaincreasingly: egyrecalmed: megnyugtattafavorite: kedvencafraid: féltapproach: megszólítanidecided: elhatároztalonely: magányt

In new beginnings, God invites us to release the things that are unlike Christ, so that our new life in Christ can flourish. Metaphors such as pruning/new growth and taking off the old/putting on the new help us understand the transformation process of discipleship.

He Will Never Leave You  Life Of Joseph  Part 2  Genesis  Chapter 40

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Blossoming Memories: An Autumn Walk in Göteborgs Botaniska Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-09-27-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Det var en krispig höstdag i Göteborgs Botaniska Trädgård.En: It was a crisp autumn day in the Göteborgs Botaniska Trädgård.Sv: Luften var fylld av en doft av fallna löv och jord.En: The air was filled with the scent of fallen leaves and earth.Sv: Solen lyste svagt genom molnen och färgade allt i gyllene toner.En: The sun shone faintly through the clouds, casting everything in golden hues.Sv: Linnea och Oskar gick långsamt längs trädgårdens slingrande stigar.En: Linnea and Oskar walked slowly along the garden's winding paths.Sv: Det var en tradition de hade delat sedan de var barn, en tradition deras mamma älskat.En: It was a tradition they had shared since they were children, a tradition their mother had loved.Sv: "Här började vi alltid," sa Linnea och pekade på den stora fontänen vid ingången.En: "This is where we always started," said Linnea, pointing to the large fountain at the entrance.Sv: Det var här deras mamma brukade börja dagen, med att kasta ett mynt för tur.En: It was here their mother used to start the day, with a coin toss for good luck.Sv: Linnea stannade och betraktade vattnet som glittrade i solen.En: Linnea stopped and watched the water glisten in the sun.Sv: Oskar lade en hand på hennes axel.En: Oskar placed a hand on her shoulder.Sv: "Kanske vi kan kasta ett mynt senare.En: "Maybe we can toss a coin later.Sv: Men vad sägs om att göra något annat idag också?En: But how about doing something else today too?"Sv: " föreslog han försiktigt.En: he suggested gently.Sv: Han visste hur mycket den här traditionen betydde för Linnea, men han kände också vikten av att gå framåt.En: He knew how much this tradition meant to Linnea, but he also felt the importance of moving forward.Sv: "Vad menar du?En: "What do you mean?"Sv: " frågade Linnea, även om hon anade svaret.En: asked Linnea, even though she suspected the answer.Sv: "Vi kan plantera en ny blomma," sa Oskar.En: "We can plant a new flower," said Oskar.Sv: "Mamma älskade alltid att se nya saker växa.En: "Mom always loved seeing new things grow.Sv: Det kanske kan vara ett fint sätt att hedra henne.En: It might be a nice way to honor her."Sv: "Linnea tvekade.En: Linnea hesitated.Sv: Hon ville att allt skulle vara precis som det varit.En: She wanted everything to be just as it had been.Sv: Men något i Oskars blick fick henne att tänka efter.En: But something in Oskar's gaze made her reconsider.Sv: De fortsatte sin promenad genom trädgården, där de passerade ormbunkar och lönnträd med glödande röda och orange löv.En: They continued their walk through the garden, passing by ferns and maple trees with glowing red and orange leaves.Sv: Ett stilla lugn vilade över platsen, och ljudet av deras steg på den grusbelagda stigen var som musik i vinden.En: A quiet calm lay over the place, and the sound of their footsteps on the gravel path was like music in the wind.Sv: När de kom till den del av trädgården där deras mamma alltid stannade för att ta en paus, lade Linnea ner sin väska.En: When they arrived at the part of the garden where their mom always stopped to take a break, Linnea set down her bag.Sv: "Okej," sa hon långsamt.En: "Okay," she said slowly.Sv: "Låt oss hitta en fin plats.En: "Let's find a nice spot."Sv: "De valde en liten plats nära en blommande häggmispel, där marken var mjuk nog att gräva i.En: They chose a small area near a flowering häggmispel, where the ground was soft enough to dig into.Sv: Oskar tog fram en liten kruka från sin ryggsäck och grävde med händerna i jorden.En: Oskar took out a small pot from his backpack and dug into the soil with his hands.Sv: Tillsammans planterade de varsamt den nya blomman, en liten viol som skulle blomstra i vårens första värme.En: Together, they gently planted the new flower, a small violet that would bloom in the first warmth of spring.Sv: När de var klara, backade de ett par steg och såg på sitt arbete.En: When they were done, they stepped back a couple of paces and looked at their work.Sv: Platsen där blomman nu stod kändes som en ny del av deras tradition.En: The spot where the flower now stood felt like a new part of their tradition.Sv: Linnea kände hur tårarna brände bakom ögonlocken, men också en värme av tillfredsställelse.En: Linnea felt tears burning behind her eyelids, but also a warmth of satisfaction.Sv: "Tack, Oskar," sa hon mjukt.En: "Thank you, Oskar," she said softly.Sv: "Det här känns rätt.En: "This feels right."Sv: "Oskar nickade och tog hennes hand.En: Oskar nodded and took her hand.Sv: "Vi kan alltid minnas mamma, Linnea.En: "We can always remember Mom, Linnea.Sv: Men vi kan också skapa nya minnen tillsammans.En: But we can also create new memories together."Sv: "Den lilla blomman vajade i vinden, som om den höll med.En: The little flower swayed in the wind, as if in agreement.Sv: Linnea log och insåg att denna nya tradition inte suddade ut något gammalt.En: Linnea smiled, realizing that this new tradition didn't erase anything old.Sv: Istället vävde den ihop dåtid och framtid, precis så som deras mamma skulle ha velat.En: Instead, it wove together the past and the future, just as their mother would have wanted.Sv: Tillsammans vände de sig om och började gå tillbaka genom trädgården, med både gamla minnen och nya förhoppningar i sina hjärtan.En: Together, they turned and began to walk back through the garden, with both old memories and new hopes in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:crisp: krispigautumn: höstwinding: slingrandefountain: fontänglimmer: glittrahesitate: tvekagaze: blickfern: ormbunkemaple: lönngravel: grussoft: mjukplant: planteraviolet: violbloom: blomstrawarmth: värmesatisfaction: tillfredsställelsenod: nickasway: vajarealize: inseweave: vävaearth: jordtones: tonerpath: stiggently: varsamtmusic: musikflowering: blommandesoil: jordpace: stegmemory: minnehonor: hedra

If we had a baton we'd wave it. But we have something even better - the Conductor and President of the Greater Bridgeport Symphony are previewing the upcoming GBS season honoring great American composers and classics. Tune in and find out how you can attend and enjoy one or all of the symphony's upcoming offerings.Then we go from the Park City to The Elm City to check-in with the founder of cARTie - a traveling art classroom that recently found its forever home and greatly expanded space for creatives in the heart of New Haven's Westville Village. We'll get caught up on everything cARTie and prep you for their upcoming Fall Festival. Hang around and discover all the reasons you should get to know cARTie better!The we welcome back our community partners from the Annie C. Courtney Foundation, providing connections for thousands local kids seeking foster care with trainings, support groups, referral services, and recruitment of families for children who need them. We'll focus on Annie C's New Beginnings initiative and ways that you can help the cause better care for kids who are aging out of foster care eligibility.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Blossoms of Connection: A Botanical Journey into Hope and Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-09-27-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Јевремовац ботаничка башта блистала је јесењим бојама.En: The Jevremovac Botanical Garden was glowing with autumn colors.Sr: Лишће је било златно и црвено, а ваздух је био свеж и чист.En: The leaves were golden and red, and the air was fresh and clean.Sr: Мирис земље и биљака испунио је башту, док су посетиоци шетали међу егзотичним флорама.En: The scent of earth and plants filled the garden as visitors strolled among the exotic flora.Sr: Милош је ходао лагано, са очима пуним дивљења.En: Miloš walked slowly, his eyes full of admiration.Sr: За њега, биљке су биле као стари пријатељи.En: For him, plants were like old friends.Sr: Захвалан је био на сваком листу и цвету, који су носили тајне које је он тако вешто познавао.En: He was grateful for every leaf and flower, which held secrets he so skillfully understood.Sr: Данас је био посебан дан — Годишњи фестивал јесењих биљака.En: Today was a special day — the Annual Autumn Plant Festival.Sr: Људи су били опуштенији и више отворени за разговоре.En: People were more relaxed and open to conversations.Sr: Милош је тај дан ишчекивао са тихом надом.En: Miloš awaited this day with quiet hope.Sr: У другом углу баште, Јована је тражила инспирацију.En: In another corner of the garden, Jovana sought inspiration.Sr: Била је уметница и осећала је тежину очекивања око новог дела које још није угледало светлост.En: She was an artist and felt the weight of expectations around her new work, which had yet to see the light of day.Sr: Док је посматрала живот и боје, срце јој је тражило неки знак, неки нови почетак.En: As she observed the life and colors, her heart sought a sign, a new beginning.Sr: Милош је приметио Јовану када се она зауставила испред ретког цвета који је он обожавао — цвет змаја.En: Miloš noticed Jovana when she stopped in front of a rare flower he adored — the dragon flower.Sr: "Тај цвет је право чудо," прошаптао је себи.En: "That flower is a real wonder," he whispered to himself.Sr: Помишљао је да би било лепо да некоме исприча о тој биљци, али страх од одбијања је био велики.En: He thought it would be nice to tell someone about this plant, but the fear of rejection was strong.Sr: „Можда ово прилика за која сам чекао,“ на крају је одлучио.En: “Perhaps this is the opportunity I've been waiting for," he finally decided.Sr: Скупио је храброст и пришао Јовани.En: He gathered his courage and approached Jovana.Sr: „Здраво,“ рекао је тихо.En: "Hello," he said quietly.Sr: „Видим да сте заинтересовани за цвет змаја.En: "I see you're interested in the dragon flower.Sr: Знате ли, он симболише снагу и отпорност?En: Did you know it symbolizes strength and resilience?"Sr: “Јована се окренула, изненадивши се.En: Jovana turned, surprised.Sr: "Нисам знала," одговорила је.En: "I didn't know," she replied.Sr: „Али његова лепота је инспиративна.En: "But its beauty is inspiring.Sr: Радим као уметник, и увек тражим нове идеје.En: I work as an artist, and I'm always looking for new ideas."Sr: “Њихов разговор је текао лагано, као поток кроз башту.En: Their conversation flowed gently, like a stream through the garden.Sr: Милош је причао о биљкама и њиховој историји док је Јована говорила о уметности и како природа утиче на њу.En: Miloš talked about the plants and their history, while Jovana spoke about art and how nature influences her.Sr: Постепено су откривали колико су слични.En: Gradually, they discovered how similar they were.Sr: Осећали су се слободно да поделе своје бриге и стрепње.En: They felt free to share their worries and anxieties.Sr: На крају дана, када је сунце почело да залази, обоје су осетили нову наду.En: By the end of the day, when the sun began to set, both felt a new hope.Sr: "Задовољство ми је било," рекао је Милош, са већом сигурношћу у гласу.En: "It was a pleasure," Miloš said, with greater confidence in his voice.Sr: „Надам се да ћемо остати у контакту.En: "I hope we stay in touch."Sr: “"И ја такође," одговорила је Јована.En: "So do I," replied Jovana.Sr: „Осећам да ће данашњи дан инспирисати моје ново дело.En: "I feel that today will inspire my new work."Sr: “Напустили су ботаничку башту заједно, осећајући се испуњено и инспирисано.En: They left the botanical garden together, feeling fulfilled and inspired.Sr: Милош је схватио како је важно бити отворен, док је Јована вратила своју креативну искру.En: Miloš realized how important it is to be open, while Jovana regained her creative spark.Sr: Обоје су били спремни за нове почетке и пријатељства.En: Both were ready for new beginnings and friendships. Vocabulary Words:glowing: блисталаleaves: лишћеstrolled: шеталиexotic: егзотичнимflora: флорамаadmiration: дивљењаgrateful: захваланannual: годишњиfestival: фестивалrelaxed: опуштенијиexpectations: очекивањаinspiration: инспирацијуobserved: посматралаrare: реткогflower: цветwonder: чудоrejection: одбијањаcourage: храбростapproached: пришаоsymbolizes: симболишеstrength: снагуresilience: отпорностinspiring: инспиративнаgently: лаганоstream: потокhistory: историјиinfluences: утичеconfident: сигурношћуcreative: креативнуspark: искра

New Beginnings: Ambassadors of Reconciliation | 2 Corinthians 5:11-21 | 092026 by Corey

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Love and Discovery at the Museum of Second Chances Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-09-26-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I museet for Naturhistorie i København, hvor lyset falder blødt og danner skygger blandt udstillingerne, går Søren gennem rummene.En: In the Museum of Natural History in København, where the light falls softly and casts shadows among the exhibits, Søren walks through the rooms.Da: Det er efterår, og han elsker, hvordan træernes gyldne blade kan ses fra de store vinduer.En: It's autumn, and he loves how the golden leaves of the trees can be seen from the large windows.Da: Men bag hans ydre fascination gemmer der sig noget andet – en længsel efter noget mere i livet end blot fossiler og dinosaurer.En: But behind his outward fascination, something else is hidden—a longing for something more in life than just fossils and dinosaurs.Da: Mads, hans ven og kollega, driller ham tit.En: Mads, his friend and colleague, often teases him.Da: "Søren," siger Mads med et glimt i øjet, "du skulle finde en ven, der ikke har været død i millioner af år."En: "Søren," says Mads with a glint in his eye, "you should find a friend who hasn't been dead for millions of years."Da: Søren griner og ryster på hovedet.En: Søren laughs and shakes his head.Da: Det er måske rigtigt.En: It might be true.Da: Men hvordan?En: But how?Da: En dag er Freja på besøg i museet.En: One day Freja visits the museum.Da: Hun står længe foran en udstilling om evolutionen, hendes øjne lyser op.En: She stands for a long time in front of an exhibition on evolution, her eyes glowing.Da: Freja arbejder i en bank, men hendes sjæl længes efter viden og eventyr.En: Freja works in a bank, but her soul longs for knowledge and adventure.Da: Her i muséet føler hun sig friere.En: Here in the museum, she feels freer.Da: Søren står lidt fra hende, iagttager hendes begejstring.En: Søren stands a little away from her, observing her enthusiasm.Da: Han tager en beslutning.En: He makes a decision.Da: Med et dybt åndedrag går han hen og siger, "Det er en interessant udstilling, ikke?"En: With a deep breath, he approaches and says, "It's an interesting exhibit, isn't it?"Da: Freja vender sig mod ham, smilende.En: Freja turns to him, smiling.Da: "Helt bestemt," svarer hun, og så, næsten tøvende, "Jeg elsker at lære om alting her."En: "Absolutely," she replies, and then, almost hesitantly, "I love learning about everything here."Da: De to står længe og taler.En: The two stand and talk for a long time.Da: Søren finder glæde i Frejas ægte interesse.En: Søren finds joy in Freja's genuine interest.Da: Han begynder at slappe af, deres samtale flyder let.En: He begins to relax, their conversation flows easily.Da: De deler små stykker af sig selv, deres drømme og håb.En: They share small pieces of themselves, their dreams, and hopes.Da: En aften beslutter museet at holde en særåbning med foredrag.En: One evening, the museum decides to hold a special opening with lectures.Da: Søren tænker på det som en chance.En: Søren sees it as an opportunity.Da: Han ser Freja igen.En: He sees Freja again.Da: Deres samtale drejer sig mod evolution.En: Their conversation turns to evolution.Da: "Evolution er mere end biologi," siger Søren.En: "Evolution is more than biology," says Søren.Da: "Det handler også om at finde vej i livet."En: "It's also about finding your way in life."Da: Freja nikker, enig, mens hun tilføjer: "Måske handler det om forandring, om at vælge at følge, hvad der føles rigtigt."En: Freja nods, agreeing, while she adds, "Maybe it's about change, about choosing to follow what feels right."Da: De snakker og glemmer næsten tiden.En: They talk and almost lose track of time.Da: Søren føler en forandring inden i sig.En: Søren feels a change within him.Da: Med en blanding af mod og glæde byder han Freja sin kontaktoplysning.En: With a mix of courage and joy, he offers Freja his contact information.Da: "Måske kunne vi ses igen udenfor disse gamle vægge?"En: "Maybe we could meet again outside these old walls?"Da: Freja, nu mere åben og sikker, smiler bredt.En: Freja, now more open and assured, smiles broadly.Da: "Det ville jeg gerne."En: "I would like that."Da: Deres møde denne aften markerer starten på noget nyt.En: Their meeting this evening marks the start of something new.Da: Søren lærer at værdsætte nye forhold, mens Freja frygter mindre for at følge sin passion.En: Søren learns to appreciate new relationships, while Freja fears less to follow her passion.Da: Uden for museets døre venter verden.En: Outside the museum doors, the world awaits.Da: Med den første snert af efterår i luften går Søren hjem.En: With the first hint of autumn in the air, Søren walks home.Da: Han ved, at selvom museets skeletter er gamle, er nye begyndelser altid mulige.En: He knows that although the skeletons in the museum are old, new beginnings are always possible. Vocabulary Words:exhibits: udstillingerneautumn: efteråroutward: ydrefascination: fascinationlonging: længselteases: drillermillions: millionerapproaches: går henhesitantly: tøvendegenuine: ægteflows: flyderlectures: foredragopportunity: chanceappreciate: værdsætterelationships: forholdpassion: passiondecides: beslutterevolution: evolutionenbiology: biologicourage: modassured: sikkerbroadly: bredthint: snertskeletons: skelettergolden: gyldneadventure: eventyrbreath: åndedragenthusiasm: begejstringfreer: friereobserving: iagttager

Christianity has no shortage of critics. The intellectual problem is that a great many of them have never read the Bible for themselves, let alone examined its claims. They say things like “The Bible cannot be trusted, it was written by men, and has been corrupted by multiple translations throughout history," or “Modern science has proven the Bible is not true.”First, I want you know that I am not judging you. I have often said; “If you have never doubted, you have never seriously thought. Wondering if the claims of the Bible are true is not a rebellious question. It is a responsible one. You don't need to turn your brain off to believe the Bible is the Word of God.I want to give you three tests by which we can examine the authenticity of the Scriptures:1. A Historical Test - A Reliable Record2. A Prophetic Test - A Revealed Future3. An Intellectual Test - A Risen RedeemerKey Scriptures used in today's teaching: 2 Peter 1:16-21Other Scriptures referenced in this teaching: John 20:30-31; Micah 5:2; Zechariah 9:9; Zechariah 11; Psalm 22; Isaiah 53.Unless stated otherwise, most Scripture is 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.Ways to give:https://www.lostlamb.org/give
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What if the greatest forgiveness we need is the courage to see ourselves differently?In this powerful conversation, Rabbi Pinchas Allouche sits down with Seth Leibson for a profound conversation about Yom Kippur as an opportunity to release resentment, rise beyond our failures, and reconnect with who we truly are. Discover why falling doesn't define us, how forgiveness sets us free, and why faith reminds us that we were given not only feet to walk—but wings to fly.Yom Kippur is more than a clean slate. It's an invitation to begin again with purpose, humility, and a renewed sense of who we were created to become.Rabbi Pinchas Allouche is the Founding Rabbi of Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, Arizona. Through timeless Torah wisdom and practical life lessons, he inspires listeners to live with greater faith, purpose, and joy. Subscribe for weekly insights on the Torah portion, Jewish thought, and living a meaningful life.Thank you for listening. If this episode inspired you, please follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with someone who could benefit from its message. To learn more about Rabbi Pinchas Allouche and Congregation Beth Tefillah, visit Rabbi Allouche on social media and www.bethtefillahaz.org to sign up for his weekly newsletter: https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001_bi8dmDxLrtAzfEh8hT6CBKC081fNvxVEqp7EWSQLl3GqMGSAQ4pD5NKnQlq0iNVHA_xRAK4YyV8IKxEmZvTSz9MEMteuZ1hcRWmJXnDfpVxTWRDb56XV8B9xi_pJXiE2rZln9vlhoApzj182ijBvYcF_-5yDtIJEZAyQ-_wadg%3D

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Park Strolls to Lifelong Creativity: Adela & Javier's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-25-22-34-02-es Story Transcript:Es: El aire fresco de otoño llenaba el Parque del Retiro en Madrid.En: The fresh autumn air filled Parque del Retiro in Madrid.Es: Las hojas, teñidas de naranjas y rojos brillantes, crujían bajo los pies de los visitantes.En: The leaves, tinted in bright oranges and reds, crunched under the feet of the visitors.Es: Era día de feria del libro, y el parque estaba lleno de vida y color.En: It was the day of the book fair, and the park was full of life and color.Es: Entre los puestos, con libros antiguos y nuevos, estaba Adela, una joven escritora en busca de inspiración.En: Among the stalls, with both old and new books, was Adela, a young writer in search of inspiration.Es: Caminaba despacio, observando las cubiertas y soñando con el día en que su propio libro estuviera en uno de esos estantes.En: She walked slowly, observing the covers and dreaming of the day when her own book would be on one of those shelves.Es: Adela trabajaba en una oficina, un trabajo monótono que no le dejaba tiempo ni energía para escribir.En: Adela worked in an office, a monotonous job that left her neither time nor energy to write.Es: Pero aquel día, decidida a encontrar valor, se propuso buscar nuevas ideas entre las páginas de aquellos libros.En: But that day, determined to find courage, she set out to seek new ideas among the pages of those books.Es: En el mismo parque, Javier, un ilustrador conocido, paseaba buscando algo que avivara su pasión por el dibujo.En: In the same park, Javier, a well-known illustrator, was wandering in search of something to rekindle his passion for drawing.Es: Sentía la presión de su último éxito sobre sus hombros y anhelaba descubrir una chispa nueva para su próxima creación.En: He felt the pressure of his last success weighing on his shoulders and longed to discover a new spark for his next creation.Es: El destino los reunió en un puesto cubierto por un toldo rojo brillante.En: Fate brought them together at a stall covered by a bright red awning.Es: Adela notó el trabajo de Javier en una portada: tenía un estilo único, lleno de vida y emoción.En: Adela noticed Javier's work on a cover: it had a unique style, full of life and emotion.Es: Decidió acercarse, tímida pero determinada.En: She decided to approach, shy but determined.Es: "Hola", dijo con una sonrisa nerviosa.En: "Hello," she said with a nervous smile.Es: "Tus ilustraciones son increíbles".En: "Your illustrations are incredible."Es: "Gracias", respondió Javier, sorprendido por el cumplido genuino.En: "Thank you," replied Javier, surprised by the genuine compliment.Es: "Soy Javier.En: "I'm Javier.Es: ¿Te gusta el arte?"En: Do you like art?"Es: "Me encanta", admitió Adela.En: "I love it," admitted Adela.Es: "Soy escritora, aunque todavía estoy en el camino de publicar.En: "I'm a writer, though I'm still on the path to publishing.Es: Tengo algunas ideas, pero me cuesta darles forma".En: I have some ideas, but I struggle to shape them."Es: Javier vio una oportunidad en la conversación y el brillo en los ojos de Adela.En: Javier saw an opportunity in the conversation and the sparkle in Adela's eyes.Es: "¿Por qué no compartes tus ideas conmigo?En: "Why don't you share your ideas with me?Es: Podría ser un buen ejercicio para ambos".En: It could be a good exercise for both of us."Es: La propuesta emocionó y asustó a Adela, pero recordó por qué había venido.En: The proposal both excited and scared Adela, but she remembered why she had come.Es: Decidió no dejar que el miedo la detuviera esta vez.En: She decided not to let fear stop her this time.Es: Pasaron horas hablando, mezclando la creatividad de Adela con la habilidad artística de Javier.En: They spent hours talking, blending Adela's creativity with Javier's artistic skill.Es: Compartieron cafés y risas, mientras las palabras de Adela y los dibujos de Javier comenzaban a tejer un proyecto nuevo y fresco.En: They shared coffees and laughs, as Adela's words and Javier's drawings began to weave a new and fresh project.Es: Una historia cobraba vida, única y mágica.En: A story came to life, unique and magical.Es: Aquella tarde en el Retiro fue un punto de inflexión.En: That afternoon in Retiro was a turning point.Es: Adela encontró la confianza que le faltaba para dejar su trabajo y dedicarse por completo a su pasión.En: Adela found the confidence she lacked to leave her job and fully dedicate herself to her passion.Es: Javier redescubrió el placer de innovar y colaborar fuera de su círculo habitual.En: Javier rediscovered the pleasure of innovating and collaborating outside his usual circle.Es: La feria del libro concluyó con el sol escondiéndose detrás de los árboles dorados.En: The book fair concluded with the sun hiding behind the golden trees.Es: Pero para Adela y Javier, era solo el comienzo de una nueva aventura conjunta.En: But for Adela and Javier, it was just the beginning of a new adventure together.Es: Ambos salieron del parque con más de lo que esperaban: inspiración, un nuevo proyecto, y sobre todo, un reflejo renovado de lo que realmente deseaban ser.En: They both left the park with more than they expected: inspiration, a new project, and above all, a renewed reflection of what they really wanted to be. Vocabulary Words:the air: el aireautumn: otoñothe leaves: las hojasto crunch: crujirthe feet: los piesthe book fair: la feria del librothe stall: el puestothe inspiration: la inspiraciónthe cover: la cubiertathe office: la oficinamonotonous: monótonothe courage: el valorto observe: observarthe illustrator: el ilustradorto wander: pasearto rekindle: avivarthe awning: el toldothe spark: la chispathe emotion: la emociónshy: tímidothe compliment: el cumplidothe path: el caminoto struggle: costarthe opportunity: la oportunidadthe creativity: la creatividadthe skill: la habilidadto weave: tejerthe point of inflection: el punto de inflexiónto innovate: innovarthe reflection: el reflejo

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Blossoming Bonds: A Family's Springtime Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2026-09-25-07-38-19-es Story Transcript:Es: El sol brillaba sobre el "Parque Floral de Buenos Aires".En: The sun shone over the "Parque Floral de Buenos Aires".Es: Las flores estaban en plena floración, llenando el aire con un perfume dulce y suave.En: The flowers were in full bloom, filling the air with a sweet and gentle fragrance.Es: La primavera había llegado, y con ella, un nuevo comienzo para Carmela.En: Spring had arrived, and with it, a new beginning for Carmela.Es: Carmela observaba a su alrededor nerviosa.En: Carmela looked around nervously.Es: Había invitado a sus hermanos, Diego y Joaquín, al parque.En: She had invited her brothers, Diego and Joaquín, to the park.Es: Años atrás, habían tenido una discusión que los había separado.En: Years ago, they had a disagreement that drove them apart.Es: Pero ahora, Carmela quería sanar las heridas del pasado.En: But now, Carmela wanted to heal past wounds.Es: Sin embargo, no sabía cómo empezar.En: However, she didn't know how to start.Es: Diego llegó primero.En: Diego arrived first.Es: Su rostro mostraba una leve sonrisa.En: His face showed a slight smile.Es: Era el mediador de la familia, siempre buscando el equilibrio.En: He was the family's mediator, always seeking balance.Es: "¡Hola, Carmela!En: "Hello, Carmela!"Es: ", saludó con entusiasmo.En: he greeted enthusiastically.Es: Poco después, apareció Joaquín, el hermano más joven.En: Soon after, Joaquín, the youngest brother, appeared.Es: Tenía un aire despreocupado, siempre en busca de su próxima aventura.En: He had a carefree air, always seeking his next adventure.Es: "¡Hola a los dos!En: "Hello to both of you!"Es: ", exclamó con energía.En: he exclaimed energetically.Es: Comenzaron a caminar, admirando los vibrantes tulipanes y las rosas de todos los colores.En: They began to walk, admiring the vibrant tulips and roses of all colors.Es: El clima era perfecto, una suave brisa acariciaba sus rostros.En: The weather was perfect, a gentle breeze caressing their faces.Es: Carmela se sentía agradecida por tener a sus hermanos con ella, aunque no sabía cómo abordar el tema que tanto les separaba.En: Carmela felt grateful to have her brothers with her, even though she didn't know how to address the topic that had separated them so much.Es: Mientras cruzaban un puente de madera sobre un pequeño estanque, Carmela sintió algo en su bolso.En: As they crossed a wooden bridge over a small pond, Carmela felt something in her bag.Es: Sacó una vieja foto de los tres cuando eran niños.En: She took out an old photo of the three of them when they were children.Es: Estaban en un parque parecido, riendo y jugando.En: They were in a similar park, laughing and playing.Es: La imagen despertó en ellos recuerdos felices.En: The image stirred happy memories in them.Es: Carmela miró a sus hermanos y, con un suspiro profundo, dijo: "Los extraño.En: Carmela looked at her brothers and, with a deep sigh, said: "I miss you.Es: Quiero que volvamos a ser una familia unida."En: I want us to be a united family again."Es: Diego asintió con comprensión.En: Diego nodded with understanding.Es: "También te hemos extrañado", respondió.En: "We've missed you too," he replied.Es: Joaquín, por su parte, se quedó en silencio por un momento, luego agregó: "No vale la pena alejarnos por cosas del pasado."En: Joaquín, on his part, remained silent for a moment, then added: "It's not worth staying apart over things from the past."Es: Con esas palabras, comenzó una conversación sincera.En: With those words, an honest conversation began.Es: Hablaron de sus miedos, sus errores y sus deseos.En: They talked about their fears, their mistakes, and their desires.Es: Las viejas tensiones se disiparon lentamente, disolviéndose como el hielo bajo el cálido sol de primavera.En: Old tensions slowly dissipated, melting away like ice under the warm spring sun.Es: Rieron al recordar travesuras de infancia, como cuando "tomaban prestadas" las galletas de la abuela.En: They laughed as they recalled childhood pranks, like when they "borrowed" their grandmother's cookies.Es: Descubrieron que pese a la distancia y el tiempo, los lazos que los unían eran sólidos y perdurables.En: They discovered that despite the distance and time, the bonds that united them were solid and enduring.Es: Al final del día, decidieron repetir esos encuentros con regularidad.En: At the end of the day, they decided to repeat these get-togethers regularly.Es: Hicieron una promesa de compartir más momentos juntos.En: They made a promise to share more moments together.Es: Carmela, al mirar a sus hermanos, sintió que su corazón se había abierto.En: Carmela, looking at her brothers, felt her heart had opened.Es: Se dio cuenta del valor de ser vulnerable y de la alegría que viene junto a la familia.En: She realized the value of being vulnerable and the joy that comes with family.Es: El "Parque Floral de Buenos Aires" había sido testigo de una reconciliación, y las flores parecían aún más brillantes.En: The "Parque Floral de Buenos Aires" had witnessed a reconciliation, and the flowers seemed even brighter.Es: Los tres hermanos salieron del parque, su relación renovada y fortalecida, listos para nuevas memorias y aventuras juntos.En: The three siblings left the park, their relationship renewed and strengthened, ready for new memories and adventures together. Vocabulary Words:the fragrance: el perfumethe spring: la primaveranervously: nerviosato heal: sanarto greet: saludarthe mediator: el mediadorthe adventure: la aventurathe breeze: la brisato address: abordarthe wooden bridge: el puente de maderathe pond: el estanquethe deep sigh: el suspiro profundoto nod: asentirthe fear: el miedoto melt away: disolversethe prank: la travesurathe ice: el hieloto borrow: tomar prestadothe bond: el lazoenduring: perdurablethe get-together: el encuentrothe promise: la promesavulnerable: vulnerableto witness: ser testigo deto renew: renovarthe laughter: la risato realize: darse cuenta dethe childhood: la infanciato separate: separarto exclaim: exclamar

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Fall feels like a fresh start this year. After a difficult summer, I'm settling into a new home and figuring out what this next chapter looks like. So I invited Papa Robertson back to talk about starting over and finding your footing when life doesn't go the way you planned.We talk about what my 98-year-old grandmother has taught us about staying connected, taking care of yourself, and enjoying the simple things. Papa shares some of his favorite ways to lift your spirits, from getting outside and spending time in Sedona to visiting the library or sending someone a handwritten card.It's a little bit of fall, a lot of Papa wisdom, and a reminder that even in the middle of change, there are still good days ahead.@rickrobertsunTheo of Golden: A Novelby Allen Levi, David MorseThe Book of Virtuesby William J. Bennett Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode #302This weeks topic: Financial literacy will bring you kingdom - prosperity - faith in becoming your higher version!Elizabeth is the voice behind Elizabeth's Magical Garden, where faith and everyday life meet with warmth, honesty, and hope. Through scripture-centered encouragement, Elizabeth invites readers to ask, “What does God say?” and to step out of fear and into God's promises of provision, peace, and purpose. Each message is a gentle call to take the next right step and receive the abundant life God has prepared—are you ready for your abundance?Reclaim your wisdom, power, and liberation that comes with age. change your life - How  you feel about yourself - "affects"your ability to manifest" This episode will help shed some light - on how this new phase of life will change "everything" - Let's learn together.. Live Show ⤵️ on the podcast channelhttps://youtube.com/live/-o-_hlcvyRUPost ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxO3aS9ORb7YffOn1nXFfYGu9-w9g419WOhttp://www.ElizabethMagicalGarden.comCash app me: $Eliz241 Check out the Live show on my youtube channel @Elizabeth magical Garden Podcast

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Finding Friendship in a New Land: Luca's School Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-09-24-07-38-20-it Story Transcript:It: Il sole autunnale illuminava il cielo azzurro sopra il Parco Nazionale di Berchtesgaden.En: The autumn sun illuminated the blue sky over the Parco Nazionale di Berchtesgaden.It: Luca respirava l'aria fresca del mattino, mentre attraversava un sentiero coperto di foglie colorate.En: Luca breathed in the fresh morning air as he walked along a path covered with colorful leaves.It: Era il suo primo giorno di scuola nel nuovo paese.En: It was his first day of school in the new country.It: La sua famiglia si era trasferita in Germania qualche settimana prima e, anche se Luca era felice di vivere vicino alla natura, sentiva una certa ansia per la scuola.En: His family had moved to Germany a few weeks earlier and, even though Luca was happy to live close to nature, he felt some anxiety about school.It: Non conosceva ancora la lingua e temeva di non riuscire a fare amicizia facilmente.En: He didn't know the language yet and feared he wouldn't make friends easily.It: Mentre camminava, cercava di calmarsi ammirando i colori vivaci degli alberi e ascoltando il suono del vento che passava tra i rami.En: As he walked, he tried to calm himself by admiring the vibrant colors of the trees and listening to the sound of the wind passing through the branches.It: Si sentiva più leggero, immerso nel paesaggio maestoso.En: He felt lighter, immersed in the majestic landscape.It: All'improvviso, vide un gruppo di ragazzi poco più avanti.En: Suddenly, he saw a group of kids just ahead.It: Parlottavano e ridevano, sembravano amichevoli.En: They were chatting and laughing, and they seemed friendly.It: Luca esitò per un momento, ma poi decise di avvicinarsi.En: Luca hesitated for a moment but then decided to approach them.It: "Ciao!"En: "Hi!"It: disse timidamente, cercando di ricordare le parole giuste in tedesco.En: he said timidly, trying to remember the right words in German.It: Con sua sorpresa, uno dei ragazzi, un giovane dai capelli biondi, gli sorrise e rispose in italiano: "Ciao!En: To his surprise, one of the kids, a young boy with blond hair, smiled at him and replied in italiano: "Ciao!It: Sei nuovo qui?En: Are you new here?It: Anche mio padre è italiano.En: My father is Italian too.It: Non preoccuparti per la lingua, te la caverai."En: Don't worry about the language, you'll do fine."It: Luca si sentì subito sollevato.En: Luca immediately felt relieved.It: Scoprì che il gruppo era composto da studenti della sua stessa scuola.En: He discovered that the group was made up of students from his same school.It: Parlavano sia tedesco che inglese, e alcuni capivano un po' di italiano.En: They spoke both German and English, and some understood a bit of italiano.It: Tra loro c'era Anna, che amava l'Italia e aveva passato le vacanze estive in Toscana.En: Among them was Anna, who loved Italia and had spent her summer vacation in Toscana.It: "Vieni, puoi unirti a noi," disse Anna, facendogli un cenno con la mano.En: "Come, you can join us," said Anna, gesturing with her hand.It: Camminarono insieme lungo il sentiero, condividendo storie e ridendo delle stranezze delle loro rispettive culture.En: They walked together along the path, sharing stories and laughing at the quirks of their respective cultures.It: Luca si rese conto che i suoi nuovi amici erano curiosi di conoscere l'Italia quanto lui era curioso di scoprire la Germania.En: Luca realized that his new friends were as curious to learn about Italia as he was to discover Germany.It: Quando arrivarono davanti alla scuola, Luca non si sentiva più solo.En: When they arrived in front of the school, Luca no longer felt alone.It: Aveva trovato compagnia e calore umano in un ambiente che, fino a poche ore prima, sembrava distante e difficile.En: He had found companionship and warmth in an environment that, just a few hours earlier, had seemed distant and challenging.It: I suoi nuovi amici gli avevano mostrato che, nonostante le differenze culturali e linguistiche, l'amicizia autentica poteva nascere ovunque.En: His new friends had shown him that, despite cultural and linguistic differences, genuine friendship could blossom anywhere.It: Con fiducia e un sorriso, Luca entrò a scuola, pronto per questa nuova avventura.En: With confidence and a smile, Luca entered the school, ready for this new adventure.It: Sapeva che, con il tempo, il nuovo mondo sarebbe diventato casa.En: He knew that, with time, the new world would become home. Vocabulary Words:the autumn: l'autunnothe sky: il cielothe path: il sentierothe leaves: le fogliethe anxiety: l'ansiamajestic: maestososuddenly: all'improvvisothe kids: i ragazzito hesitate: esitaretimidly: timidamenteto reply: rispondereto feel relieved: sentirsi sollevatothe students: gli studentithe summer vacation: le vacanze estiveto join: unirsithe hand: la manoto share: condividerethe quirks: le stranezzeto realize: rendersi contoto discover: scoprirecompanionship: la compagniagenuine: autenticocultural differences: le differenze culturalilinguistic differences: le differenze linguisticheto blossom: nascerethe adventure: l'avventuraconfidence: la fiduciawith time: con il tempohome: casathe landscape: il paesaggio

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Andrea Virgin didn't set out to become a civil engineer or the leader of a major arts nonprofit. But after the 2008 recession hit her dance company, she traded her pointe shoes for a hard hat and built a new career in engineering—only to face devastating loss when her husband TJ died when their daughter was 4 months old. In this episode of She Pivots, Andrea shares how she rebuilt her life (twice), the surprising boardroom idea that grew into her current mission, her role Chair and CEO of The Center for Arts and Innovation in Boca Raton, and why creativity is necessary at all stages of life. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to She Pivots 02:22 Childhood Memories and Early Dance Training 06:50 Cultural Influences and Family Dynamics 07:37 Balancing Dance and Engineering Studies 14:29 The 2008 Recession's Impact on the Arts 17:54 Pivoting to Civil Engineering 19:38 The Personal: Dating and Relationships 23:51 The Fateful Plane Crash 31:25 Navigating Grief and New Beginnings 37:03 Personal and Professional Growth 43:56 The Birth of a Creative Vision 52:01 Lessons from Andrea's Journey 57:39 Closing Thoughts 58:33 Podcast Production Credits Keep up with Andrea’s work at The Center at thecenterforartsandinnovation.org Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a pivot story, leave us a rating (it really helps!), and share this episode with a woman in your life who you think needs a little inspiration. She Pivots is a podcast created by host Emily Tisch Sussman to highlight influential women voices, share stories of bold career moves, and inspire women with interviews about career reinvention and how personal pivots can redefine professional success. Join our Substack community! Subscribe here for exclusive content and to connect with other pivoters: shepivots.substack.com Learn more about the inspiring women in our pivoter community by following us on instagram @ShePivotsThePodcast, and check out our website shepivotspod.com for resources and updates. She Pivots is proud to be an iheart podcast.Support the show: https://www.shepivotsthepodcast.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Home: Yuki's Journey to Peace and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-09-23-22-34-02-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の風が村を優しく包み込み、色鮮やかな葉がひらひらと舞い落ちる。En: The autumn breeze gently enveloped the village, and colorful leaves fluttered down.Ja: 遥か彼方の山々は赤や黄金色に染まり、田舎の静かな風景を一層美しくしていた。En: The distant mountains were dyed in shades of red and gold, further beautifying the tranquil rural landscape.Ja: この村に、都会から引っ越してきたばかりの優木（ゆき）がいた。En: In this village was Yuki, who had just moved here from the city.Ja: 彼女は忙しい都会生活を逃れ、心の平穏を求めていた。En: She sought peace of mind, escaping the busy city life.Ja: 優木は地元の小さな市場で働くことにした。En: Yuki decided to work at a small local market.Ja: 最初は慣れない田舎のリズムに戸惑い、心細く感じていた。En: At first, she was bewildered by the unfamiliar rhythm of country life and felt somewhat lonely.Ja: しかし、市場の生活にはゆっくりとしたペースに温かさがあり、彼女は少しずつ慣れていった。En: However, the market life had a warmth to its slow pace, and she gradually became accustomed to it.Ja: ある日、市場で出会った晴人（はると）は、優木に明るく微笑みかけた。En: One day at the market, she met Haruto, who greeted her with a bright smile.Ja: 彼は生まれ育ったこの土地を深く愛し、伝統を大切にしていた。En: He deeply loved the land where he was born and raised and valued its traditions.Ja: 晴人は恥ずかしがり屋だったが、何故か優木には心を開きたかった。En: Although Haruto was shy, he somehow wanted to open his heart to Yuki.Ja: 「秋分の日に古い寺に行かないか？En: "Would you like to go to the old temple on the autumn equinox?"Ja: 」と晴人は優木に誘いをかけた。En: Haruto invited Yuki.Ja: 優木はその誘いを受け入れた。En: Yuki accepted the invitation.Ja: 晴人の案内で寺を訪れた二人は、静寂の中に立ち並ぶ紅葉に心を奪われた。En: Guided by Haruto, they visited the temple and were captivated by the red foliage standing in the silence.Ja: 寺は長い歴史を持ち、晴人の家族と深いつながりがあった。En: The temple had a long history and a deep connection with Haruto's family.Ja: 「この寺は、僕の祖父が昔、修復を手伝ったんだ」と晴人は語り始めた。En: "This temple, my grandfather helped restore it a long time ago," Haruto began to tell.Ja: その話を聞くうちに、優木は晴人の故郷への思いを深く理解し始めた。En: Listening to his story, Yuki started to deeply understand Haruto's love for his hometown.Ja: 寺を見た後、晴人はもう一つの秘密を明かした。En: After seeing the temple, Haruto revealed another secret.Ja: 「実は僕、陶芸が得意なんだ」と静かに語り、優木を自宅の工房に招いた。En: "Actually, I'm good at pottery," he said quietly, inviting Yuki to his home workshop.Ja: 優木は晴人の手によって形作られた美しい陶器に感動し、彼の思いを形にする才能を称賛した。En: Yuki was moved by the beautiful pottery shaped by Haruto's hands and praised his talent for bringing his thoughts to form.Ja: 秋分の日の祭りが村を活気づけた。En: The autumn equinox festival brought life to the village.Ja: 優木と晴人は一緒に祭りを楽しみ、色とりどりの屋台を見て回った。En: Yuki and Haruto enjoyed the festival together, browsing the colorful stalls.Ja: 夜には、灯籠が川に流され、幻想的な風景が広がった。En: At night, lanterns were floated down the river, creating a magical scene.Ja: その美しさに心を打たれた優木は、初めて感じるこの村の温かさに、ここにもっと長くいたいと思うようになった。En: Touched by its beauty, Yuki felt the warmth of the village for the first time and wished to stay longer.Ja: 二人の絆は日々強くなり、優木は晴人と過ごすことで、村の生活を愛するようになった。En: Their bond grew stronger each day, and Yuki, through her time with Haruto, came to love village life.Ja: そして、晴人もまた、優木と出会ったことで、多くの世界を知る喜びを感じた。En: Likewise, Haruto found joy in learning about many worlds through meeting Yuki.Ja: 忙しい街から離れ、小さな村で見つけた新しい生活は二人にとって何よりも大切なものとなった。En: The new life they found in this small village, far from the bustling city, became the most precious thing for them.Ja: 秋の深まる日々、優木はこの地にしっかりと根を下ろし始めたのだった。En: As the days of deepening autumn progressed, Yuki began to firmly put down roots in this land. Vocabulary Words:enveloped: 包み込みfluttered: 舞い落ちるrural: 田舎のtranquil: 静かなbewildered: 戸惑いunfamiliar: 慣れないaccustomed: 慣れていったgreeted: 微笑みかけたtraditions: 伝統invitation: 誘いequinox: 秋分captivated: 心を奪われたsilence: 静寂restore: 修復revealed: 明かしたpottery: 陶芸workshop: 工房praised: 称賛したtalent: 才能festival: 祭りbrowsing: 見て回ったlanterns: 灯籠floated: 流されmagical: 幻想的なbond: 絆bustling: 忙しいprecious: 大切なdeepening: 深まるroots: 根

Hotline Date Night is BACK. I am recovering from hernia surgery, Timmy just celebrated his 45th birthday, and we are here by our new fancy bookcase to cuddle up, listen to all your problems, and try to give our best advice. The questions were so good! We get into finding love after starting over, how much your tone matters in a relationship, setting boundaries while living with your in-laws, navigating a child-free family wedding, becoming more vocal in the bedroom, and making space for a partner who has trouble expressing what they need. We may not be qualified, but we certainly have opinions. LOVE YOU. This episode is brought to you by Sam Edelman. Sam Edelman has everyone covered this fall. Visit SamEdelman.com to explore everything you need for fall and get 15% off with code WITHWHIT15This 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.

Hello Beautiful, I'm so grateful you're here with me. Good morning, my friend. Before the demands of the day begin, take a few moments to ground yourself in gratitude, possibility, and calm intention. This uplifting morning meditation helps release yesterday's stress so you can step into today feeling refreshed, focused, and hopeful. Love,

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Autumn Invitations: Sindre's Step into Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Høsten hadde kledd forstadsområdet i dype oransje og gylne farger.En: The autumn had dressed the suburban area in deep oranges and golden colors.No: Butikkene bugnet av gresskar og duften av kanel svevde i luften.En: The stores were overflowing with pumpkins, and the scent of cinnamon drifted in the air.No: Sindre vandret mellom butikkhyllene med handlelisten sin, fortsatt usikker på planen sin.En: Sindre wandered between the store shelves with his shopping list, still uncertain about his plan.No: I dag var han kanskje litt mer spent enn vanlig.En: Today, he was perhaps a little more excited than usual.No: Han vurderte tanken på å be Ingrid og Marius over til middag.En: He was considering the idea of inviting Ingrid and Marius over for dinner.No: Ingrid, med sitt energiske vesen, ville sikkert glede seg over en slik invitasjon.En: Ingrid, with her energetic nature, would surely be delighted by such an invitation.No: Marius ville ha praktiske innspill, kanskje bidra med noen tips til maten.En: Marius would have practical insights, perhaps contribute some tips for the food.No: Men hva om de hadde andre planer?En: But what if they had other plans?No: Sindre følte seg alltid litt klønete i slike situasjoner.En: Sindre always felt a bit awkward in such situations.No: Plutselig hørte han en kjent og livlig stemme bak seg.En: Suddenly, he heard a familiar and lively voice behind him.No: "Sindre!En: "Sindre!No: Hva gjør du her?En: What are you doing here?"No: " spurte Ingrid, smilende og med hendene fulle av varer.En: asked Ingrid, smiling and with her hands full of groceries.No: "Marius og jeg planlegger en filmkveld," la hun til.En: "Marius and I are planning a movie night," she added.No: Marius dukket opp i hennes følge, hans handlekurv lastet med en nøye utvalgt mengde varer.En: Marius appeared in her company, his shopping cart loaded with a carefully selected amount of goods.No: Sindre nølte først, men en plutselig impuls grep ham.En: Sindre hesitated at first, but a sudden impulse seized him.No: "Hva om dere kommer hjem til meg først for middag?En: "What if you come over to my place first for dinner?"No: " foreslo han, hjertet hamret litt raskere i brystet.En: he suggested, his heart pounding a little faster in his chest.No: Ingrid lyste opp.En: Ingrid lit up.No: "Det høres fantastisk ut!En: "That sounds fantastic!"No: "Marius nikket med et godkjennende smil.En: Marius nodded with an approving smile.No: "En god idé, Sindre.En: "A good idea, Sindre.No: Vi ville ha litt variasjon i kveld.En: We could use a bit of variety tonight."No: "Sindre pustet lettet ut.En: Sindre breathed a sigh of relief.No: Det var lettere enn han forventet.En: It was easier than he expected.No: Sammen fullførte de handleturen, hjulpet av Marius sin presisjon og Ingrid sin smittsomme entusiasme.En: Together, they finished the shopping trip, aided by Marius's precision and Ingrid's contagious enthusiasm.No: Senere den kvelden fylte latter og gode samtaler Sindres hjem.En: Later that evening, laughter and good conversations filled Sindre's home.No: Duften av pasta fylte rommet, og alle tre lo og spøkte rundt spisebordet.En: The aroma of pasta filled the room, and all three laughed and joked around the dining table.No: Sindre, som normalt sett trivdes i sitt eget selskap, merket en ny varme i å dele en del av livet sitt med andre.En: Sindre, who usually thrived in his own company, noticed a new warmth in sharing a part of his life with others.No: Etter at Ingrid og Marius dro, så Sindre på rotet med et smil.En: After Ingrid and Marius left, Sindre looked at the mess with a smile.No: Han innså at vennskap hadde sin egen verdi.En: He realized that friendship had its own value.No: Fra nå av ville han ikke nøle med å åpne dørene oftere for vennene sine, finne en balanse mellom arbeidet og det sosiale.En: From now on, he wouldn't hesitate to open his doors more often for his friends, finding a balance between work and social life.No: Denne dagen i butikken hadde forandret noe i ham.En: That day in the store had changed something in him.No: Sindre hadde tatt et skritt ut av sin komfortsone og oppdaget en ny glede i hverdagen.En: Sindre had taken a step outside of his comfort zone and discovered a new joy in everyday life.No: Det var en ny begynnelse, og høstens lys skinte varm og ny.En: It was a new beginning, and the autumn light shone warm and new. Vocabulary Words:suburban: forstadsområdetoverflowing: bugnetscent: duftenuncertain: usikkerenergetic: energiskepractical: praktiskecontribute: bidrahesitated: nølteimpulse: impulspounding: hamretapproving: godkjennendevariety: variasjonprecision: presisjoncontagious: smittsommethrive: trivdesmess: rotethesitate: nølecomfort zone: komfortsonebalance: balanselively: livliggroceries: varerloaded: lastetcarefully: nøyeseized: greparoma: duftenspontaneous: spontanconversations: samtalerwarmth: varmeawkward: kløneteinsights: innspill

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Bram's Autumn Awakening: Finding Home at the Harvest Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-09-21-22-34-03-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een warme herfstavond en de lucht vulde zich met de geur van vallende bladeren en versgebakken pompoentaart.En: It was a warm autumn evening, and the air was filled with the scent of falling leaves and freshly baked pumpkin pie.Nl: In de gemeenschappelijke ruimte van het studentenhuis waren gesprekken en gelach te horen.En: In the common room of the student house, conversations and laughter could be heard.Nl: Kleurrijke herfstbladeren sierden de muren, waardoor het een knusse, uitnodigende plek was.En: Colorful autumn leaves adorned the walls, making it a cozy, inviting place.Nl: Bram stond bij het raam en keek naar buiten, zijn gedachten dwaalden af naar huis.En: Bram stood by the window, looking outside, his thoughts drifting back home.Nl: Bram had zich nooit kunnen voorstellen hoe moeilijk het zou zijn om van huis weg te zijn.En: Bram had never imagined how difficult it would be to be away from home.Nl: Hij miste zijn familie en de vertrouwde geluiden van zijn dorp.En: He missed his family and the familiar sounds of his village.Nl: Hij was al weken bezig met het wennen aan het studieleven, maar hij voelde zich nog steeds een beetje verloren.En: He had been trying to get used to student life for weeks, but he still felt a bit lost.Nl: Sanne, zijn huisgenoot, was een levendige tweedejaars student met een aanstekelijke glimlach.En: Sanne, his housemate, was a lively second-year student with an infectious smile.Nl: "Hé Bram," zei ze plotseling, "wij gaan vanavond naar het Oogstfeest in het dorp.En: "Hey Bram," she said suddenly, "we're going to the Harvest Festival in the village tonight.Nl: Ga je mee?"En: Will you come along?"Nl: Bram aarzelde.En: Bram hesitated.Nl: Hij was meer iemand die boeken las dan naar feesten ging.En: He was more of a book reader than a party-goer.Nl: Maar hij wilde erbij horen, en misschien, heel misschien, zou het hem helpen om zich hier thuis te voelen.En: But he wanted to belong, and maybe, just maybe, it would help him feel at home here.Nl: "Ik weet het niet," mompelde hij.En: "I'm not sure," he mumbled.Nl: "Kom op, het wordt leuk," zei Sanne aanmoedigend.En: "Come on, it'll be fun," Sanne said encouragingly.Nl: Ook Lieke, een ander meisje uit het huis, sloot zich bij hen aan.En: Lieke, another girl from the house, joined them.Nl: "Ja, Bram!En: "Yeah, Bram!Nl: Er zijn spelletjes, muziek en vooral veel eten!"En: There are games, music, and above all, lots of food!"Nl: Met een diep adem, gaf Bram uiteindelijk toe.En: With a deep breath, Bram finally agreed.Nl: "Oké, ik ga mee."En: "Okay, I'll come along."Nl: De wandeling naar het festival was kort.En: The walk to the festival was short.Nl: Het festivalterrein was vol met gezelligheid en lichtjes.En: The festival grounds were full of warmth and lights.Nl: Mensen droegen warme truien en sjaals.En: People wore cozy sweaters and scarves.Nl: Het rook naar kaneel en gebakken appels.En: It smelled of cinnamon and baked apples.Nl: Overal stonden kraampjes met lekkernijen en handgemaakte spullen.En: Everywhere were stalls with treats and handmade goods.Nl: Tijdens een activiteit, een traditioneel spel genaamd "appel happen," vormden Bram en zijn huisgenoten een team.En: During an activity, a traditional game called "apple bobbing," Bram and his housemates formed a team.Nl: Bram was nerveus, maar de opwinding van het spel trok hem mee.En: Bram was nervous, but the excitement of the game swept him up.Nl: Voor hij het wist, lachte hij samen met Sanne en Lieke terwijl hij probeerde een appel uit een bak water te happen.En: Before he knew it, he was laughing with Sanne and Lieke as he tried to bob for an apple in a tub of water.Nl: Het moment van spel en verbinding voelde alsof er een last van zijn schouders viel.En: The moment of play and connection felt like a weight had been lifted from his shoulders.Nl: Voor het eerst sinds zijn aankomst voelde Bram zich niet zo alleen.En: For the first time since his arrival, Bram didn't feel so alone.Nl: De warmte van zijn nieuwe vrienden begon zijn eenzaamheid te verdrijven.En: The warmth of his new friends began to drive away his loneliness.Nl: Die avond, terug in het studentenhuis, voelde Bram zich eindelijk op zijn plaats.En: That evening, back in the student house, Bram finally felt at ease.Nl: Er was een nieuwe warmte in zijn hart.En: There was a new warmth in his heart.Nl: Het voelde als het begin van iets moois.En: It felt like the beginning of something beautiful.Nl: Hij realiseerde zich dat hij niet alleen kon zijn; dat hij hier ook een thuis kon maken.En: He realized he didn't have to be alone; he could make a home here too.Nl: Bram besloot meer naar buiten te treden, meer te delen, meer te leven.En: Bram decided to put himself out there more, to share more, to live more.Nl: Hij had nieuwe vrienden en nieuwe herinneringen om te maken.En: He had new friends and new memories to create.Nl: En zo begon hij, stapje voor stapje, een nieuw hoofdstuk dat verbondenheid en zelfvertrouwen bracht.En: And so he began, step by step, a new chapter that brought connection and confidence. Vocabulary Words:autumn: herfstscent: geuradorned: sierdendrifting: dwaalden affamiliar: vertrouwdeinfectious: aanstekelijkehesitated: aarzeldeencouragingly: aanmoedigendtreats: lekkernijenhandmade: handgemaaktebobbing: happentub: bakconnection: verbindingweight: lastloneliness: eenzaamheidchapter: hoofdstuklively: levendigepumpkin pie: pompoentaartcozy: knusseinviting: uitnodigendeharvest: oogstparty-goer: feesten ginggames: spelletjesfestival grounds: festivalterreinsweaters: truienscarves: sjaalscinnamon: kaneelshoulders: schoudersease: op zijn plaatsconfidence: zelfvertrouwen

From singing with her father's dance band at fourteen to spending 44 years with The Manhattan Transfer, Cheryl Bentyne has stories worth pulling up a stool for. She joins Patrick Evans and guest co-host Fred Bronson, music journalist for Billboard, on Big Conversations, Little Bar to revisit the audition that changed her life, the precision behind Birdland, and the thrill of performing with Ella Fitzgerald. Cheryl shares memories of Grammy wins, international success, and the musical trust that kept four voices together. She also explores her love of the Great American Songbook, the freedom of solo recordings, and her preference for live audiences. Then the conversation takes an unexpected turn: transforming vintage lamps into art. It's a look at a life still finding fresh ways to create, onstage and off.Takeaways:Cheryl started performing with her father's band at fourteen.One audition launched 44 years with The Manhattan Transfer.“Birdland” remained challenging throughout decades of live performances.Singing with Ella Fitzgerald became a cherished career highlight.Four voices required precision, discipline, and mutual trust.Solo recordings offered freedom in song selection and interpretation.Live audiences provide the energy Cheryl loves most.Vintage lamps became canvases for her next creative chapter.#BigConversationsLittleBarPodcast #PatrickEvans #FredBronson #MusicJounalist #BillboardMagazine #SkipsLittleBar #SkipPaige #CoachellaValley #CherylBentyne #TheManhattanTransfer #InterviewPodcast #MutualBroadcastingSystem #VocalJazz #Birdland #GreatAmericanSongbook #EllaFitzgerald #GrammyAwards #JazzVocals #PalmSprings #LampArt

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Blending Traditions: A College Adventure and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-09-21-07-38-20-he Story Transcript:He: ברוח סתווית קלילה, עלי הזהב נשאו בגשם עדין ברחבי קמפוס המכללה.En: In a light autumn breeze, the golden leaves were carried in a gentle rain across the college campus.He: במעונות הסטודנטים היה רחש של התרגשות באוויר.En: In the student dorms, there was a buzz of excitement in the air.He: "נעם," קרא דניאל, "תבוא לשבת איתנו, אנחנו מתכננים משהו מגניב לשבת!En: "Noam," called Daniel, "come sit with us, we're planning something cool for Saturday!"He: "נעם הביט בספריו על השולחן.En: Noam looked at the books on his desk.He: המבחנים קרבים, והוא היה צריך להתכונן, אבל ליבו חש אליו.En: The exams were approaching, and he needed to prepare, but his heart was drawn to them.He: הוא חייך בכעס וניגש לשבת עם חבריו, מיה ודניאל.En: He smiled with frustration and went to sit with his friends, Maya and Daniel.He: "אנחנו חושבים לנסוע לטיול ספונטני לסופ"ש," מיה אמרה, עיניה נוצצות.En: "We're thinking of going on a spontaneous trip for the weekend," Maya said, her eyes sparkling.He: "נתחיל את השנה עם הרפתקה חדשה!En: "Let's start the year with a new adventure!"He: "נעם הרגיש את הדילמה בבטן.En: Noam felt a dilemma in his stomach.He: ראש השנה בפתח, והוא התגעגע לבית ולמסורת המשפחתית.En: The New Year was approaching, and he missed home and the family tradition.He: אבל הכמיהה לחוויות חדשות לחשה באוזנו.En: But the longing for new experiences whispered in his ear.He: "אבל מה עם המבחנים?En: "But what about the exams?"He: " שאל בזהירות.En: he asked cautiously.He: "נלמד יחד כשנחזור," דניאל הציע.En: "We'll study together when we get back," Daniel suggested.He: "ואנחנו גם לא חייבים לשכוח את החג.En: "And we don't have to forget the holiday.He: אפשר לעשות ארוחת חג גם שם.En: We can have a festive meal there too."He: "נעם חשב על ההצעה.En: Noam thought about the offer.He: הוא רצה לחדש את המסורת אך גם ליצור זיכרונות חדשים.En: He wanted to renew the tradition but also create new memories.He: "בסדר," הוא אמר, עם חיוך שהפך לרחב יותר.En: "Alright," he said, with a smile becoming broader.He: "נלך יחד.En: "Let's go together."He: "בסוף השבוע הגיעה הקבוצה ליער ירוק כעד, תחת שמי הסתיו הצלולים.En: Over the weekend, the group arrived at a green forest, under clear autumn skies.He: הם הכינו ארוחת ערב קטנה, ספרו תפוחים ודבש לשולחן הפיקניק.En: They prepared a small dinner, set apples and honey on the picnic table.He: בזמן שהם התיישבו, נעם הרגיש גאווה על ההחלטה שקיבל.En: As they sat, Noam felt proud of the decision he made.He: הוא הרים את כוס המיץ שלו ואמר, "שנה חדשה, הזדמנויות חדשות.En: He raised his juice glass and said, "A new year, new opportunities.He: המסורת העיקרית היא המשפחה והאהבה, ויש לנו את זה כאן.En: The main tradition is family and love, and we have that here.He: בואו וניצור את המחוות שלנו, כדי שנוכל לשלב את כל מה שחשוב יחדיו.En: Let's create our gestures, so we can combine everything that's important together."He: " החברים הריעו והתענגו על הארוחה המשותפת.En: The friends cheered and enjoyed the shared meal.He: נעם הרגיש שלווה.En: Noam felt at peace.He: הוא מצא שטוב לשלב בין הישן לחדש, ליצור מסורות משלו ולמצוא מקומו.En: He found it good to merge the old with the new, to create his own traditions and find his place.He: עם החזרה למעונות, נעם היה מלא בתחושת שייכות.En: Upon returning to the dorms, Noam was filled with a sense of belonging.He: הנשמה שלו התמלאה בהשראה ליצור קהילה חדשה בלי לוותר על מה שהיה לו.En: His soul was inspired to create a new community without giving up what he had.He: הוא למד לקבל שינויים וליהנות מיצירת מסורות חדשות תוך שמירה על המסורת הישנה והטובה.En: He learned to embrace changes and enjoy creating new traditions while preserving the old and cherished ones. Vocabulary Words:breeze: רוח קלילהcarried: נשאוbuzz: רחשexcitement: התרגשותspontaneous: ספונטניadventure: הרפתקהdilemma: דילמהtradition: מסורתlonging: כמיההcautiously: בזהירותfestive: חגrenew: לחדשmemories: זיכרונותbroader: רחב יותרskies: שמיםproud: גאווהopportunities: הזדמנויותgestures: מחוותmerge: לשלבpreserving: שמירהbelonging: שייכותembrace: לקבלcherished: הטובהinspired: בהשראהcommunity: קהילהapproaching: קרביםprepare: להתכונןwhispered: לחשהconversation: שיחהdecision: החלטהBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Crafting Home: A Sweet Start to University Life Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-09-21-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: זאב פתח את הדלת לחדר החדש שלו במעונות.En: Ze'ev opened the door to his new room in the dorms.He: היה ריח של צבע טרי ושטיח חדש.En: There was a smell of fresh paint and a new carpet.He: הוא הביט סביב, מנסה לדמיין איך יהפוך את המקום לבית.En: He looked around, trying to imagine how he would turn the place into a home.He: החדר היה קטן, והמיטה והארון ליד הקיר נראו לו זרים.En: The room was small, and the bed and wardrobe by the wall seemed foreign to him.He: השמש סיננה קרני אור דרך החלון הפתוח, והעלים הנושרים מהעצים בישרו עליו שהסתיו הגיע.En: The sun filtered light through the open window, and the falling leaves from the trees announced to him that autumn had arrived.He: הייתה גם תחושה של התרגשות באוויר – זו הייתה השנה הראשונה של זאב באוניברסיטה.En: There was also a sense of excitement in the air—it was Ze'ev's first year at the university.He: אבל עמוק בלב, זאב חשב על רוש השנה, חג תהילה במשפחתו.En: But deep in his heart, Ze'ev thought about Rosh Hashanah, a celebrated holiday in his family.He: הוא התגעגע לתבשילים של אמא ולמפגש המשפחתי.En: He missed his mother's dishes and the family gathering.He: היה לו חשוב לחגוג את החג, גם אם בצורה קטנה עם חברים חדשים.En: It was important for him to celebrate the holiday, even in a small way with new friends.He: זאב ומאיה ונעם, שכנים למעון, החליטו ללכת לקניות.En: Ze'ev, Maya, and Noam, neighbors in the dorm, decided to go shopping.He: החנות הייתה עמוסה מאוד.En: The store was very crowded.He: כל הסטודנטים רצו לקנות דברים לחדרים שלהם.En: All the students wanted to buy things for their rooms.He: היה רועש וצפוף, וזאב התקשה למצוא את מה שהוא באמת צריך.En: It was noisy and crowded, and Ze'ev found it difficult to find what he really needed.He: אבל הוא זכר שהוא רוצה רוש השנה מיוחד.En: But he remembered that he wanted a special Rosh Hashanah.He: בין המדפים הוא ראה צנצנת דבש קטנה – מושלמת לסימן שנה טובה ומתוקה.En: Among the shelves, he saw a small jar of honey—perfect for marking a good and sweet year.He: ליד הדבש היו תפוחים.En: Near the honey were apples.He: הוא עצר, חייך והבין שהצליח.En: He stopped, smiled, and realized he had succeeded.He: הוא הזמין את מאיה ונעם להצטרף אליו.En: He invited Maya and Noam to join him.He: „בואו נחגוג, נתחלק בדבש ותפוחים,“ הוא אמר עם ברק בעיניים.En: "Let's celebrate, share honey and apples," he said with a sparkle in his eyes.He: כשחזרו לחדר, זאב הכין פינה קטנה ושם את הצנצנת והתפוחים במרכז.En: When they returned to the room, Ze'ev created a little corner and placed the jar and apples in the center.He: האווירה הפכה ביתית.En: The atmosphere became homely.He: הם ישבו יחד וצחקו, כל אחד סיפור על החגיגה בבית.En: They sat together and laughed, each sharing a story about the celebration at home.He: זאב מסר לכל אחד תפוח בטבילה ראשונה בדבש.En: Ze'ev handed each one an apple dipped for the first time in honey.He: החדר היה מלא בצחוק ובשמחה, ובהדרגה החל זאב להרגיש את תחושת הבית.En: The room was filled with laughter and joy, and gradually Ze'ev began to feel a sense of home.He: גם במקום חדש, המסורת והחברות החדשה יצרו בו תחושה של שייכות.En: Even in a new place, tradition and new friendship created a sense of belonging in him.He: בערב הזה, הוא הבין שהוא יכול להביא את תחושת הבית לכל מקום, והכול בזכות השיתוף והחברות.En: That evening, he understood that he could bring a sense of home anywhere, all thanks to sharing and friendship. Vocabulary Words:dorms: מעונותcarpet: שטיחwardrobe: ארוןforeign: זריםfiltered: סיננהannounce: בישרוexcitement: התרגשותheart: לבcelebrated: תהילהdishes: תבשיליםgathering: מפגשimportant: חשובneighbors: שכניםshopping: קניותcrowded: עמוסהnoisy: רועשsucceeded: הצליחinvited: הזמיןsparkle: ברקcorner: פינהatmosphere: אווירהlaughed: צחקוstory: סיפורdipped: בטבילהgradually: בהדרגהbelonging: שייכותtradition: מסורתfriendship: חברותsharing: שיתוףthanks: בזכותBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: New Beginnings: A Rosh Hashanah Tale on Tel Aviv's Shore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-09-20-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: מתחת לשמיים כחולים ולקרני השמש הזהובות של אחר הצהריים, רטט הים של תל אביב.En: Under the blue skies and golden rays of the afternoon sun, the sea of Tel Aviv shimmered.He: רינה, יעל, ואיתן עמדו על החול הרך של החוף.En: Rina, Yael, and Eitan stood on the soft sand of the beach.He: היה זה טיול שנתי של בית הספר, אבל לא טיול רגיל - ראש השנה והזמן לשנה חדשה הגיעו.En: It was the annual school trip, but not an ordinary trip - Rosh Hashanah and the time for a new year had arrived.He: איתן הביט סביבו, מרגיש גם התרגשות וגם חשש.En: Eitan looked around, feeling both excitement and apprehension.He: הוא ידע שהשנה הזו יכולה להיות שונה.En: He knew that this year could be different.He: אבל שינוי - זה הפחיד אותו.En: But change - it frightened him.He: יעל, החכמה והרגועה, הרגישה במחשבות של איתן.En: Yael, the wise and calm one, sensed Eitan's thoughts.He: "יהיה בסדר, איתן," היא לחשה בחיוכה עדין.En: "It will be okay, Eitan," she whispered with a gentle smile.He: רינה הרימה ידיה לקריאות הציפורים והצחקוּת האנשים סביבם.En: Rina raised her hands to the calls of the birds and the laughter of people around them.He: "בואו נעשה משהו מיוחד לכבוד השנה החדשה!En: "Let's do something special in honor of the new year!"He: " היא אמרה, הרעיונות רצים בראשה ללא הרף.En: she declared, ideas racing through her mind incessantly.He: החוף היה מלא חיים, משפחות אכלו, ילדים רצו, והים התגלגל בנחת על החוף.En: The beach was full of life, families eating, children running, and the sea leisurely rolling onto the shore.He: רינה הציעה משהו חדש - טקס תשליך.En: Rina proposed something new - a Tashlich ceremony.He: "נזרוק את הדאגות שלנו לים," היא הציעה, קופצת על רגליה.En: "Let's cast our worries into the sea," she suggested, leaping to her feet.He: "כך נוכל להתחיל את השנה ללא משקל.En: "That way, we can start the year without any burdens."He: "איתן לא היה בטוח.En: Eitan wasn't sure.He: הוא חשש משינויים, והמסורת של ראש השנה גרמה לו להרגיש את משקל הציפיות.En: He feared changes, and the Rosh Hashanah tradition made him feel the weight of expectations.He: "אבל מה אם זה לא יעבוד?En: "But what if it doesn't work?"He: " שאל בעצבנות.En: he asked nervously.He: אך יעל חייכה, "לפעמים צריך לשחרר כדי להתקדם.En: Yet Yael smiled, "Sometimes you have to let go to move forward."He: "השמש החלה לשקוע לאיטה, הצובעת את השמיים בגוונים של ורוד וכתום.En: The sun began to slowly set, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange.He: איתן התנשף עמוק והחליט.En: Eitan took a deep breath and decided.He: הוא יהיה אמיץ.En: He would be brave.He: "בסדר, אני אעשה זאת.En: "Okay, I will do it."He: "שלושתם עמדו מרוכזים מול הים, מרימים את ידיָם כמו בתפילה.En: The three of them stood focused in front of the sea, raising their hands as if in prayer.He: איתן עצם את עיניו ודמיין את כל הפחדים והחששות שלו נמסים אל תוך גלי הים הקרירים.En: Eitan closed his eyes and imagined all of his fears and worries melting into the cool waves of the sea.He: רגע של דממה הוקף במילות הקסם החבויות בתרבותם.En: A moment of silence was enveloped in the magical words hidden in their culture.He: כאשר הם סיימו את התפילה, איתן הרגיש משהו חדש.En: When they finished the prayer, Eitan felt something new.He: תחושת קלילות והתחדשות.En: A sense of lightness and renewal.He: הוא הביט ברינה ויעל, חיוך קטן ורוגע נגלל על פניו.En: He looked at Rina and Yael, a small and serene smile spread across his face.He: הוא היה מוכן לשנה החדשה.En: He was ready for the new year.He: מוכן לשינויים.En: Ready for changes.He: השקט של רינה ויעל אמר הכל.En: The quietness of Rina and Yael said it all.He: איתן הבין שהפחדים שלו אינם כה אימתניים כפי שחשב.En: Eitan realized that his fears were not as formidable as he had thought.He: מעכשיו, הוא יהיה פתוח יותר, ומוכן לקבל את השינויים הבאים בזרועות פתוחות.En: From now on, he would be more open and ready to embrace the coming changes with open arms.He: השמש ירדה מעבר לאופק, מותירה את החוף לאור הכוכבים הראשונים.En: The sun dipped beyond the horizon, leaving the beach under the light of the first stars.He: איתן, רינה, ויעל שבו איתם את הרגע, זיכרון של התחלה חדשה.En: Eitan, Rina, and Yael captured the moment with them, a memory of a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:shimmered: רטטapprehension: חששwhispered: לחשהincessantly: ללא הרףleisurely: בנחתproposed: הציעהceremony: טקסburdens: משקלnervously: בעצבנותenvelope: מוקףformidable: אימתנייםhorizon: אופקcaptured: שבוbeginning: התחלהgolden: הזהובותfears: פחדיםrenewal: התחדשותbrave: אמיץserene: רוגעsilence: דממהthoughts: מחשבותexpectations: ציפיותwaves: גלי היםpink: ורודorange: כתוםquietness: שקטembrace: לקבלstars: כוכביםmemory: זיכרוןrelease: לשחררBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Birthdays and life celebrations are beautiful moments to pause, reflect, and honor how far you've come. This episode from the Meditation for Birthdays & Celebrations podcast is a wonderful way to slow down and mark those meaningful moments with intention. If it adds something to your special moments in life, be sure to subscribe and follow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Audio taken from the live teaching "What is a Real Christian?" - https://youtu.be/e_NSQwic_noThere are few questions more important than this one: What is a real Christian? Not what is a good person. Not what is a moral person. Not what is nice person. Not what is a religious person. What I am answering today from the Scriptures is, what is a real Christian? Many of you that are listening would consider yourself a very religious person, but there is a world of difference between being religious, and being right with God!Let's take four things people often trust instead of Christ:1 - Does Going to Church Make You a Christian?2 - Does Reading Your Bible Make You a Christian?3 - Does Being a Good Person Make You a Christian?4 - Does Praying Make You a Christian?Key Scriptures used in today's teaching: John 3:1-7Other Scriptures referenced in this teaching: Hebrews 10:25; Hebrews 4:12; Romans 10:17; Romans 3:10; Romans 3:23; Isaiah 64:6; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5; James 2:17; Romans 10:9; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Matthew 7:21-23; Matthew 15:8; Romans 10:13Unless stated otherwise, most Scripture is 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.Ways to give:https://www.lostlamb.org/give
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Send us Fan MailSend us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we are joined by Ryan Cummings, a dedicated criminal attorney and managing partner of RR Law Group. Ryan is a passionate advocate for second chances, believing that a single mistake should not dictate a person's future. With extensive experience representing clients facing serious charges, Ryan shares his insights on the complexities of the criminal justice system and the importance of hope and education in helping individuals reclaim their lives.Throughout the discussion, Ryan reflects on the transformative power of second chances, illustrating how he has witnessed clients rewrite their stories after facing dire circumstances. He emphasizes the need for clarity and safety in the legal process, and how providing hope can empower individuals to make better choices moving forward.Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on common misunderstandings about the law and the vital role of education in preventing life-altering mistakes. Ryan also discusses his engaging YouTube channel, *Brother at Law*, aimed at demystifying legal concepts and making legal advice more accessible to everyday people.What You'll Learn in This Episode:- The significance of hope and safety in the legal process- How individuals can overcome past mistakes and create a better future- Insights into the slow-moving nature of the criminal justice system- The importance of education in preventing legal troubles- Details about Ryan's outreach initiatives and his YouTube channel, *Brother at Law*For more information on Ryan Cummings and to explore his resources, visit rrlawaz.com and check out his YouTube channel for valuable legal insights.Support the show

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Ezekiel 40–41; Psalm 128; Revelation 21 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is September 16th, and our readings are Ezekiel 40–41, Psalm 128, and Revelation 21. In Ezekiel, we are given a detailed vision of a restored temple. The prophet is led through gates, courtyards, rooms, walls, and sacred spaces. Everything is measured with care. This temple represented the place where heaven and earth met, where God dwelt among his people, and where humanity approached the presence of God through sacrifice. Psalm 128 offers a picture of blessing, flourishing, family, and peace. Then Revelation 21 carries us into an entirely new vision. John sees a new heaven and a new earth. The holy city descends from God, and a voice announces that God's home is now among his people. There will be no more death, sorrow, crying, or pain. And remarkably, John sees no temple in the city. There is no longer a separate sacred building because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. There is no need for sun or moon because the glory of God illuminates everything, and the Lamb is its light. The sacred space toward which the temple always pointed has opened wide. God is making his home with humanity. Today's readings invite us to trust God through seasons of change. Buildings change. Institutions change. Familiar patterns pass away. But the presence and faithfulness of God remain. The Lamb is our temple. The Lamb is our light. And the One seated upon the throne declares, "Look, I am making everything new." TODAY'S DEVOTION: The Lamb Is Our Temple The story of sacrifice is finished. That is what stands out to me in today's readings. In Ezekiel, we are given a painstaking description of a temple. There are gates, rooms, walls, courtyards, and exact measurements. This is sacred space. This is the place where heaven and earth meet. This is where the presence of God dwells among the people and where broken humanity approaches God through sacrifice. Every room matters. Every measurement matters. Every altar and sacred space belongs to a much larger story. But it is a story that is always pointing beyond itself. It is pointing toward Jesus. Then John sees something entirely new. A new heaven. A new earth. A new Jerusalem. And he says, "I saw no temple in the city." No temple. No altar. No sacred building separating the holy from the ordinary. Why? Because the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are its temple. Everything the old temple represented has been fulfilled in Christ. The place where heaven and earth meet is Jesus. The sacrifice is Jesus. The presence of God among humanity is Jesus. The light of the city is Jesus. Even the sun and moon are no longer needed because the glory of God fills everything, and the Lamb is its light. The old structures have served their purpose. The signs have given way to the reality. The symbols have given way to the One they were always pointing toward. And this can be hard for us because we often become attached to the structures. We become attached to the familiar. We find comfort in the way things have always been. But life changes. Seasons change. Our families change. Our bodies change. Churches and institutions change. Sometimes the things that once gave us stability disappear. But the faithfulness of God does not disappear with them. God is not contained within the old structures. God is making all things new. And we are being invited to live in that newness. Our life is not secured by holding tightly to everything that once was. Our life is found in Christ. The Lamb is our temple. The Lamb is our light. The Lamb is our life. And your life has been woven into his. Your story has been gathered into his story. Your name is written in the life of the Lamb. So when seasons change and familiar things pass away, we do not have to be afraid. The One who held us in the last season will hold us in the next. The One who was faithful yesterday will be faithful tomorrow. The Lamb remains. And he is making all things new. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

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