Podcasts about obstacles

E. H. Lupton joins the podcast to read a sample from their fantastical romance, DIONYSUS IN WISCONSIN. We talk about world-building, the class dynamics behind the myth of Dionysus, and why 1969 is such an interesting year. Then E. H. takes Katherine's Quick Questions to reveal why she writes "rom com where the 'com' is communism"! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT E. H. Lupton at www.ehlupton.com READ DIONYSUS IN WISCONSIN If you're excited to read this book, support the podcast by purchasing it via these affiliate links: Ebook or Paperback on Bookshop.org Audiobook on Libro.fm   Or pick it up wherever you prefer to get your books!   THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:  The Society of Smut and Scandal - now available on Amazon and KU! Otters and Obstacles by Alexa Santi - now available Amazon and KU!   Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)    Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)    

In this inspiring episode of 5 Minutes of Peace, international bestselling author and screenwriter Michaelbrent Collings shares a deeply personal story of resilience, reminding us that obstacles don't have to define our future.Michael recounts the unexpected twists in his own journey — from leaving a successful legal career to care for his wife during a serious illness, to rebuilding his life as a writer after losing his job during an economic downturn. Along the way, he also faced profound personal challenges, including major depression, suicidal thoughts, psychotic episodes, and even waking one morning unable to move from the neck down. Despite these hardships, he continued creating, writing, and finding purpose.Rather than offering shortcuts to success, Michael shares three practical principles that have helped him continue moving forward. First, he encourages us to focus not on being the most successful person in the room, but on being the kindest and most professional. Kindness builds relationships, creates opportunities, and leaves a lasting impact far beyond any achievement.His second lesson is to embrace curiosity. Michael believes one of life's greatest strengths is the willingness to admit, "I don't know," and then ask questions with genuine interest. By remaining open to learning, we continue to grow, adapt, and discover possibilities we might otherwise miss.Finally, he reminds us of the importance of surrounding ourselves with supportive people—and becoming that source of encouragement for others. In difficult seasons, a caring community can make all the difference, offering strength, perspective, and hope when we need it most.Michael closes with an uplifting reminder: you've already overcome more than you may realize, and with perseverance, kindness, curiosity, and support, you are capable of going even farther.About Today's GuestMichaelbrent Collings is an international bestselling author, award-winning screenwriter, and speaker known for his suspense novels, screenplays, and inspiring message of perseverance. Through his writing and personal story, he encourages others to navigate adversity with courage, compassion, and lifelong curiosity.Learn more about Michael and his work at: www.bestsellerlife.comThank you for listening — and thank yourself for taking 5 Minutes of Peace.We are all connected on a path of love, service, and peace for ourselves and others. We're grateful to walk that path with you.If you'd like to learn more about The Peace Room, our Reiki treatments, crystal healings, training classes, and workshops, visit:www.ThePeaceRoom.loveJoin us again whenever you need Five Minutes of Peace.

Your business isn't stuck because your strategy is wrong. It's stuck because you haven't grown into the person it needs you to lead it. I know that's not what you wanted to hear. But every business that's growing is demanding more from you: more courage, more capacity, more decisiveness. And most of us never stop to ask the question: who am I becoming through this? In this episode, I unpack why God rarely equips us before He calls us. He equips us in the process. The obstacles you're facing right now aren't just in your way; they're doing something FOR you. I share what it looks like to recognize the season you're actually in (harvest, pruning, dying, or planting) and why trying to force a harvest season during a pruning season will wreck you every time. God isn't just building your business. He's building you. If you've been asking God for a bigger vision, this episode might be Him asking you a different question first: who do you need to become to carry it? Ready to grow into the leader your calling requires? Let's do it together inside Supernatural CEO: www.supernaturalceo.com   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and its purpose. 00:00:27 - Rachel's Background Rachel shares her journey as a faith and business coach and her experience in entrepreneurship. 00:01:20 - The Importance of Becoming Discussion on personal growth and the question of who you need to become for your business. 00:02:24 - God Qualifies the Called Exploration of the process of becoming qualified through challenges and learning. 00:03:38 - Skill Gaps in Entrepreneurship Statistics on common skill gaps among entrepreneurs and the need for personal development. 00:06:17 - Becoming Your Best Self The focus on improving as an individual rather than trying to master every skill. 00:08:04 - Obstacles as Opportunities Understanding how challenges can serve to develop you. 00:09:30 - Identifying Your Season The importance of recognizing the current season of your business. 00:12:20 - Four Business Seasons Overview of the four key seasons businesses go through: harvest, pruning, dying, and planting. 00:15:00 - Navigating Seasons Wisely The consequences of staying too long in a particular season. 00:18:02 - Reflection and Growth Encouragement to take inventory of personal growth and celebrate progress. 00:20:29 - The Role of a Coach The value of having a coach to help navigate business seasons and personal development.

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Are you facing big odds in your job search, worrying about background checks or past career missteps, or growing weary in the waiting room of your next pivot?In this episode of Peculiar Career Chit Chat, Crystal Williams shares a bold, faith-filled declaration: the only remedy for big odds is a big God—and He is able to block the view of the interviewer! Whether you don't meet every single bullet point on the job description or you're concerned about past rejections, God's favor can supernaturally shield your past and elevate your future.Crystal also reflects on her first time going fishing and reveals 3 lessons on why the waiting process builds career-defining patience: Waiting in Expectation: How sitting quietly shifts your focus from anxiety to active faith. Accepting Outcomes You Can't Control: Why you must seek the applause of God over the applause of man. Anchoring in the Present: Slowing down to let God do heart and mindset work while you wait. Grounded in Isaiah 40:31, this episode will challenge you not to just wait—but to wait well. We close out with an empowering prayer of divine protection, favor over interviews, and open doors for your work week.#PeculiarCareerChitChat #CareerCoach #FaithAndCareer #Isaiah4031 #CareerProsperity #JobSearchStrategy #DivineFavor #InterviewPrep #ChristianProfessionals #TheYOUBrandAcademy

Meet Super Adaptables who have persevered following their spinal cord injuries and pushed forward, creating not only a lane for themselves but also sharing a path for others to follow. This community discussion follows Corey Lee's interview with Iunre "IJ" Smart Jr., a disability advocate, influencer, and aging-in-place specialist with Independence Unlimited in CT. After a 2017 motor vehicle accident caused a T2-T4 spinal cord injury, Iunre became a personal trainer and advocate. Despite his injury, Iunre walks and is passionate about helping others. He is also a proud father of four.

Zen Cho reads from her 20th-century novella, THE PERILOUS LIFE OF JADE YEO. We talk about how she was inspired by Virginia Woolf's lifestyle to write this epistolary story, how H.G. Wells was a "horndog", and writing cross-culturally into different time periods. Then Zen takes my quiz, Katherine's Quick Questions!   FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Zen Cho at https://zencho.org/   READ THE PERILOUS LIFE OF JADE YEO If you're excited to read this book, support the podcast by purchasing it from the publisher: https://www.homewardbooks.com/books/the-perilous-life-of-jade-yeo   THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:  The Society of Smut and Scandal - now available on Amazon and KU! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3R3TDCB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin Otters and Obstacles by Alexa Santi - now available Amazon and KU! https://www.amazon.com/Otters-Obstacles-Scandalous-Avondales-Book-ebook/dp/B0GK7ZTRZG   Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)    Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

Trey Wingo joins Garrett to talk about LIV Golf and if it can survive the offseason, why Garrett thinks that influencers and much of the media has been against LIV from the start-including No Laying Up-and a lot more.

Leila Rahimi and Mark Grote were joined by Yahoo Sports insider Russ Dorsey to discuss the Cubs' bullpen woes and their outlook in the playoffs.

03:22 The G.L.O.V.E. guys talk obstacles and breaking news on LRT for Labor Day 22:39 Woman bites officer during rough arrest on video LEO Round Table (law enforcement talk show) Season 11, Episode 178 (2,744) filmed on 09/07/2026 1. https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ramirez-dean-introduce-bill-ban-ice-use-shock-gloves https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/5239 https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2026/09/lawmakers-push-ice-cancel-shock-gloves-contract-compliant-technologies-delia-ramirez/ https://calmatters.org/politics/2026/08/california-ice-electric-shock-gloves/? 2. https://rumble.com/v7f2964-woman-bites-joliet-policeman-arrested-woman-screams-sings-in-spanish.html?e9s=src_v1_upp_a Show Panelists and Personalities: Chip DeBlock (Host and retired police detective) Jeff Niklaus (veteran & founder of Compliant Technologies) Dr. Travis Yates (retired major) Dan De La Cruz (President of Compliant Technologies) Sponsors: Galls - Proud to serve America's public safety professionals https://www.galls.com/leo Use 15% OFF Code: RADIO15 Compliant Technologies - Cutting-edge non-lethal tools to empower and protect those who serve https://www.complianttechnologies.net/ The International Firearm Specialist Academy - The New Standard for Firearm Knowledge https://www.gunlearn.com/ MyMedicare.live - save money in Medicare insurance options from the experts http://www.mymedicare.live/ Related Events, Organizations and Books: Force Science Training and Conference Information: Get Ready—Early Registration for Force Science 2026 Conference ​September 22 - 24, 2026 Austin Metro, TX Save $100! Use Code: earlybird26 Also, Connect with Von Kliem on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vonkliemconsulting Ask for the discount code for 15% off online FS courses which can be found at: https://www.forcescience.com/online-courses/ Retired DEA Agent Robert Mazur's works: Interview of Bryan Cranston about him playing Agent Robert Mazur in THE INFILTRATOR film https://vimeo.com/channels/1021727 Trailer for the new book, THE BETRAYAL https://www.robertmazur.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/The-Betrayal-trailer-reMix2.mp4 Everything on Robert Mazur https://www.robertmazur.com/ The Wounded Blue - Lt. Randy Sutton's charity https://thewoundedblue.org/ Rescuing 911: The Fight For America's Safety - by Lt. Randy Sutton (Pre-Order) https://rescuing911.org/ Books by panelist and retired Lt. Randy Sutton: https://www.amazon.com/Randy-Sutton/e/B001IR1MQU%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share They're Lying: The Media, The Left, and The Death of George Floyd - by Liz Collin (Lt. Bob Kroll's wife) https://thelieexposed.com/ Lt. Col. Dave Grossman - Books, Newsletter, Presentations, Shop, Sheepdogs https://grossmanontruth.com/ Sheriff David Clarke - Videos, Commentary, Podcast, Shop, Newsletter https://americassheriff.com/ Content Partners: Red Voice Media - Real News, Real Reporting https://www.redvoicemedia.com/shows/leo/ ThisIsButter - One of the BEST law enforcement video channels https://rumble.com/user/ThisIsButter The Free Press - LEO Round Table is in their Cops and Crimes section 5 days a week https://www.tampafp.com/ https://www.tampafp.com/category/cops-and-crime/ Video Show Schedule On All Outlets: http://leoroundtable.com/home/syndication/ Syndicated Radio Schedule: http://leoroundtable.com/radio/syndicated-radio-stations/

Lauren M. Hayworth samples her Regency romance, FAVORS FROM A GENTLEMAN. We talk about the museum exhibit that Jane Austen visited which inspired this scene, her journey to historical romance after writing mysteries, and why she loves historical romance no matter the era. then she takes my quiz, Katherine's Quick Questions! FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Lauren M. Hayworth at https://laurenmhayworth.com/  READ FAVORS FROM A GENTLEMAN from your preferred bookstore: https://books2read.com/favorsfromagentleman If you're excited to read this book, support the podcast by purchasing it via these affiliate links: THANK YOU TO THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS:  The Society of Smut and Scandal - now available on Amazon and KU! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3R3TDCB?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin Otters and Obstacles by Alexa Santi - now available Amazon and KU! https://www.amazon.com/Otters-Obstacles-Scandalous-Avondales-Book-ebook/dp/B0GK7ZTRZG Follow HRS on Instagram (@historicalromancesampler)  Find out more about your host Katherine Grant: Instagram (@katherine_grant_romance) Facebook (@Katherinegrantromanceauthor)  Goodreads (https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19872840.Katherine_Grant) Bookbub (https://www.bookbub.com/authors/katherine-grant)

Madison Phillips, speaker, coach, and founder of Against Given Odds, who helps people overcome fear, obstacles, and life's challenges with confidence, resilience, and purpose.Through coaching, consultation, and speaking, Madison meets people where they are, offering guidance rooted in faith, family, business, and real personal growth.Now, Madison's journey demonstrates that success is not just built through income, but through the reps, lessons, failures, and discipline it takes to keep moving forward.And while building his business as a one-man show, he continues to use his drive, prayer, and life experience to help others push through what stands in their way.Here's where to find more:https://againstgivenodds.com________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Episode 295 – Exciting Interview with Amy & Jeff LyleWhat does it look like when God interrupts our plans and replaces them with something far greater than we could have imagined? That is at the heart of what we explore in this conversation about Shiloh Collective, a Kingdom hosting center born not from strategy or ambition, but from prayer walks, prophetic dreams, and a mother's treehouse devotional spot in the woods. As Tracy Gill, co-founder of Project i61, along with her husband Walt, sits down with Amy & Jeff Lyle, we get a deeper dive into this incredible Kingdom project that is being raised up right now in Dawsonville, GA. This space is being consecrated as a place where the next generation can encounter God in real, unscripted, and life-changing ways. The central lesson here is one we all need to hear: obedience to a God-given assignment looks very different from the execution of a good idea. When we surrender a space, a resource, or even a season of life to Kingdom purposes, something shifts in the Spirit. Favor moves. Obstacles clear. And what once sat dormant becomes a place of destiny. We are reminded that God does not just call us to build institutions. He calls us to build people

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In the final week of Sent, we look at Mark 1 and the obstacles that often keep us from joining God's mission. Fear, inadequacy, detachment, and apathy can all hold us back, but Jesus helps us overcome as we trust Him, are transformed by Him, follow Him toward people, and stay close to His heart. This message reminds us that living sent is not about our strength, but about fixing our eyes on the One who sends us.

We're so quick to decide that a delay means we're off track, a closed door means we failed, or a change of plans means something has gone wrong... But sometimes the thing getting in your way is actually giving you information about exactly where to go next.In this episode, I'm talking about letting go without giving up, how to stay open when the timing doesn't make sense, and why most people suck at surrendering.BAD BITCH BLUEPRINT⁠⁠efiasulter.com/blueprint⁠⁠WILDLY WORTHY WOMAN HYPNOSIS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠efiasulter.com/selfworth-hypnosis/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's stay connected: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠efiasulter.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠|⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Remember to review, subscribe, and share!**Enjoyed this episode? Support the podcast here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ko-fi.com/efias⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Summary: The story of four friends carrying a paralyzed man to Jesus becomes a picture of why no one is meant to face life's hardest seasons alone, and why connection through small groups is how people find healing, forgiveness, and renewed strength.Title: CONNECT4Date: 8/23/26, 10am, Sunday SermonSpeaker: Pastor Tom Van KempenApproximate Outline:00:00 - Intro and welcome00:38 - The genie story03:14 - Made for connection07:17 - Mark 2: the paralyzed man09:19 - Everyone needs a helping hand16:01 - Emergency-level support18:31 - Stronger together21:02 - Obstacles too big alone28:57 - Four life-changing moments34:33 - Closing challenge and prayer

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Sermon: “Unity, Guidance, and Obstacles” by Pastor Edwin Ledezma

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Welcome back to the Cookbook Love Podcast! Before I launched my recent masterclass about how to grow your audience for a cookbook, I sent my email list two questions: what's holding you back from growing your audience, and what do you want answered in the class? In this solo episode, I'm sharing the answers my readers sent in, along with a mindset shift for each one, so you can see whether you're standing in the same gap they are. In this episode, I discuss: Why writing a blog isn't a barrier to your email list, it's one step away from it Why consistency isn't a personality trait, it's a weekly decision you keep making The difference between engagement and attention, and how to invite more of the first Why internet politics doesn't have to touch your dream of writing a cookbook What to do when you haven't identified your cookbook topic yet I close the episode with a reminder that waiting to grow your audience or build your platform isn't neutral. A small shift in how you think about these five "excuses" can be the difference between staying stuck and finally starting to build an audience and get a book deal you dream about. Mentioned in This Episode: Cookbook Concept Map (free download)

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This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Are you struggling with a decision that will set you down one of two possible paths? What if you choose wrong? Does it matter what decisions we make? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss why, in the end, either way it's going to be fine. Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

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What Is The Best Way To Accomplish Your Dreams? | Meditate With Robert AcevesWhat if accomplishing your dreams wasn't just about motivation, but about having the right mental strategy?One of the best techniques I've learned for achieving goals is called WOOP, a science-backed goal-setting strategy developed by psychologists Gabriele Oettingen and Peter Gollwitzer.WOOP stands for Wish, Outcome, Obstacle, and Plan.First, you identify your Wish and clearly define what you want to accomplish. Then, you visualize the Outcome and imagine what your life will look and feel like once you achieve your goal.But here's where WOOP becomes especially powerful: instead of only thinking positively, you identify the Obstacles that could get in your way. These might be old habits, limiting thoughts, distractions, your environment, procrastination, or other challenges.Finally, you create a Plan for overcoming those obstacles before they happen.By combining goal setting, visualization, obstacle planning, and intentional action, the WOOP method can help you turn your dreams into realistic, achievable goals.Try this simple psychology-based technique with one of your goals and let me know in the comments how it goes. And if you know someone who could benefit from WOOP, share this video with them!#WOOP #GoalSetting #AchieveYourGoals #PersonalDevelopment #SelfImprovement #SuccessMindset #Motivation #Psychology #MentalTraining #GoalAchievement #DreamBig #RobertAcevesMusic by epidemicsound.com : Wonder - Henry Miles

What if your physical symptoms were trying to tell you something about your life path? In this episode, host Dara Levan sits down with multi-published author Annie Cathryn to discuss her upcoming novel Now Eat the Cake, why she started her own indie press Moon Ray Books at 50, and how severe eczema disappeared the moment she made an aligned decision. Annie shares her marketing secrets for authors who hate self-promotion, why a cat is called a "familiar," and how writing grief helped her heal. You'll learn three key takeaways: how to differentiate growth-oriented obstacles from energetic blocks, why turning 50 is a privilege to be celebrated, and the mindset shift that makes promoting your work feel like service instead of bragging. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about midlife breakthroughs, intuition, and eating the cake.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro0:52 - Annie's excitement for the episode1:03 - Early read of *Now Eat the Cake*2:30 - Husbands who don't read fiction3:45 - Letting go of book babies4:19 - Turning 50 and starting an imprint5:22 - Eczema disappears after aligned decision7:19 - Obstacles vs. energetic blocks9:28 - Why turning 50 is a privilege11:38 - Writing grief from real loss13:51 - Healing through writing friendship breakup14:21 - Dogs as healers in fiction16:11 - Cats as “familiars”18:06 - Indie publishing vs. traditional19:18 - Marketing background and social media tips23:51 - Promoting without feeling gross25:24 - Impact of publishing on parenting28:26 - Focusing on one book at a time31:25 - Listening when it “doesn't feel right”32:33 - Where to find Annie Cathryn32:54 - OutroRESOURCES:https://www.instagram.com/msanniecathrynhttps://anniecathryn.com/Dara Levan / Every Soul Has a Story:•    https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/•    Website: daralevan.com

This week we broke down exactly what four Standout PT coaches changed and executed in their businesses, that catapulted their growth in a matter of weeks.This week's topics:1. How followers translates to clients 12:202. Don't under-estimate phone calls 29:303. The true value of paid ads 39:514. From generic content to specific 44:52Become a Standout PT:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Access⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠As always, if you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to drop a comment or get in touch!

Today we explore wisdom. Not the "don't put tomatoes in a fruit salad" kind. Serious business wisdom.It turns out, the wise tend to converge on understanding the world in a similar way.In the 20th century, philosophical titans saw this convergence. They look back to the original seers of wisdom and see in them parallels that run so deep, that upon deep contemplation of these philosophies, they found a "highest common factor," including among:Epicteus, Marcus Aurelius, and the StoicsPlato, and various Neoplatonists such as PlotinusSpinoza, SchopenhauerPossibly Hegel, Wittgenstein, though they are famously difficult to interpretJiddu KrishnamurtiLao Tzu, who authored the Tao Te ChingALso Chuang Tzu and Lieh TzuJewish philosophers such as Philo of AlexandriaSufi mystics of Islam, most famously Jalal al-Din RumiJesus of NazarethSt. PaulMeister Eckhart, the mystic Christian St. Jon of the CrossHinduism:The Sages of the UpanishadsAdi Shankara's The Crest-Jewel of WisdomThe Bhagavad GitaThe BuddhaParticularly Zen masters who followedVarious SutrasThe Bardo ThodolIt is the Perennial Philosophy. I call it the One Wisdom. Huxley called it the “Highest Common Factor” of universal truth.SOURCESCamus, Albert. The Myth of Sisyphus. 1942.Huxley, Aldous. The Perennial Philosophy. Harper & Row, 1945.John of the Cross, St. Dark Night of the Soul (La noche oscura del alma).Jung, C. G. Letters, Volume 1: 1906–1950. Princeton University Press.Kahan, Dan. Identity-protective cognition research (cross-referenced, this project).Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch (Liuzu Tan Jing).Polanyi, Michael. Personal Knowledge: Towards a Post-Critical Philosophy. University of Chicago Press, 1958.Polanyi, Michael. The Tacit Dimension. Doubleday, 1966.Tolle, Eckhart. A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. Dutton, 2005.Tao Te Ching (Laozi).Watts, Alan. Become What You Are. Shambhala, 1995 (essays, 1930s–1950s).Watts, Alan. Out of Your Mind: Tricksters, Interdependence, and the Cosmic Game of Hide-and-Seek. Sounds True, 2017.Watts, Alan. The Wisdom of Insecurity. Pantheon, 1951.Wittgenstein, Ludwig. Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus. 1921.Wright, Robert. Why Buddhism Is True. Simon & Schuster, 2017.Xiangyan Zhixian — traditional Chan/Zen biographical account (Tang dynasty, c. 820–898).Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu), "On the Equality of Things" ("Discussion on Making All Things Equal").Bible. Job 42:5–6; Luke 15:11–32 (KJV).Bhagavad Gita, 2.47.Ovid. Metamorphoses.McGilchrist, Iain. The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World. Yale University Press, 2009.Miles Kington. Quoted in The Independent (UK), Mar 28, 2003. Joseph Campbell. The Hero with a Thousand Faces. Pantheon, 1949 — "Freedom to Live," Stage 17. Eckhart Tolle. The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment. New World Library, 1997 Ramana Maharshi, quoted in Ram Dass, "Dying Is Absolutely Safe"Alan Watts, Become Who You Are. Sam Harris, Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. Dalai Lama & Paul Ekman, Emotional Awareness: Overcoming the Obstacles to Psychological Balance and Compassion. Times Books, 2008Emmet Fox, The Sermon on the MountErnest Kurtz & Katherine Ketcham, The Spirituality of Imperfection. BantamByron Katie, Loving What Is. Harmony, 2002. Diana Chapman & Jim Dethmer (with Kaley Klemp), The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership. 2014.Epictetus, Discourses / Enchiridion.Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.Plato, RepublicPlotinus, The Enneads.Spinoza, EthicsSchopenhauer, The World as Will and Representation.Hegel, Phenomenology of Spirit. Jiddu Krishnamurti, Freedom from the Known Philo of Alexandria, On the Creation of the World. 1 Corinthians 1:20, 1:25, 3:19 — "the wisdom of the world is foolishness"John 14:6 — "I am the way, the truth, and the life." John 8:12 — "I am the light of the world."Galatians 2:20 or 2 Corinthians 5:17 -- "in Christ" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastor Daniel teaches that God uses obstacles to strengthen His people, develop endurance, and prepare them for His purposes. As believers yield to Christ, every trial becomes an opportunity for growth until God removes the obstacle in His perfect time.

This teaching was given by Lama Zopa Rinpoche at Lama Tsonkhapa Institute in Italy as part of the Ganden Lha Gyama retreat between September 3-30, 2004.00:00:00 Rinpoche dedicates the recitation of Heart Sutra for the health and stable life of Ribur Rinpoche and tells a short story about how he met and received teachings from Ribur Rinpoche.00:12:30 The group recites the Praise to Buddha Shakyamuni and the Heart Sutra.00:22:35 Rinpoche tells stories about how prayers, pujas, and meditation on emptiness by some lamas in Tibet were used to eliminate obstacles for travelling.00:40:35 Rinpoche advises that meditating on the emptiness of sickness, relationship problems, or other obstacles, even briefly, becomes a powerful practice to purify their causes. Looking at the three spheres of giver, receiver, and action as empty is helpful for overcoming spiritual harms.00:46:40 Rinpoche and students recite Heart Sutra, Lion-faced Dakini, and other prayers.00:54:50 Rinpoche leads extensive offerings of all the holy objects, statues, stupas, scriptures etc. in the ten directions to the Three Jewels, making offerings to each one individually to collect merit. The motivation of making offerings should be for the happiness of every single sentient being.Find out more about Lama Zopa Rinpoche, his teachings and projects at https://fpmt.org/

Life has a way of surprising us with journeys we never quite planned for. Many of us intend to stay in one place permanently, and then circumstances shift — a job opportunity, a growing family, a door that opens in an unexpected direction — and suddenly we are packing boxes and asking God what comes next. Moving ranks among the top three most stressful life events, which is precisely why prayer needs to be at the center of every step. Abram was seventy-five years old when God told him to leave everything he had ever known and go to a land He would show him — with no map, no destination specified, and no U-Haul. He went anyway. And when he arrived in Canaan, the land was already inhabited. What awaited him was not a simple, obstacle-free welcome. But it was exactly where God had called him, and a promise of breathtaking proportion met him there. Isaiah 46:10 frames the whole story: God declares the end from the beginning. His purpose will stand, and all His good pleasure He will accomplish. That truth belongs to every family loading a moving truck today. Just because a new place comes with complications, unknowns, and an inhabited landscape does not mean God is absent from the plan. What matters most is not how the circumstances appear upon arrival, but what God will say and do next. Those who move with the Lord move with His hand upon them every step of the way — and the impact of their obedience reaches further than they can currently see. Today's Bible Verse "I declare the end from the beginning, and ancient times from what is still to come. I say, 'My purpose will stand, and all my good pleasure I will accomplish.'"— Isaiah 46:10, ESV Ponder Today God is intentional about location. He directed Abram's path with purpose, and He is equally intentional about where He places His people today. A move made in obedience to His leading carries the weight of His purpose behind it. Obstacles upon arrival do not mean the move was a mistake. When Abram reached Canaan, the land was already occupied. God's plan was not derailed — it was unfolding. Complications do not cancel calling. The promise awaits at the destination, not before departure. Abram received God's word of assurance after he arrived, not before he left. Faithfulness in the going often precedes clarity about the purpose. A move made with God impacts generations beyond your own. The promise God made to Abram in Canaan still holds weight in the Holy Lands today. Our obedience in the present shapes what comes after us in ways we may never fully see. You do not walk the path of a move alone. God's hand accompanies every step — the packing, the farewell, the unfamiliar streets, the search for a new church family. He is present in all of it and He is providing for all of it. A Prayer for You Today Father God, we lift up today every family and individual who is planning a move. We know that even a move across town can have a domino effect on the lives of those around them and on generations to come. Lord, You see the whole plan from start to finish. We pray for assurance for those taking leaps of faith that they will be met with solid ground that can only come from You. We pray for conviction that they know You sent them, and for provision through every step from packing to finding a new home to building new community and connecting to a new church body. May each member of the moving family know within themselves that You have a purpose for this move in their lives and in their story. May this experience glorify Your name and serve as a testimony of Your creativity, goodness, and faithfulness. In Jesus' holy name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer brought peace and perspective to a season of transition, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to walk with you through every season of change and new beginnings. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What if physical symptoms and gut feelings can guide you on your life's path? In this episode, host Dara Levan sits down with multi-published author Annie Cathryn to discuss her upcoming novel Now Eat the Cake, why she started her own indie press Moon Ray Books at 50, and how eczema disappeared the moment she made an aligned decision. Annie shares her marketing secrets for authors who hate self-promotion, why a cat is called a "familiar," and how writing grief helped her heal. You'll learn three key takeaways: how to differentiate growth-oriented obstacles from energetic blocks, why turning 50 is a privilege to be celebrated, and mindset shifts. Tune in for an unfiltered conversation about midlife breakthroughs, intuition, and eating the cake.TIMESTAMPS:0:00 - Intro0:52 - Annie's excitement for the episode1:03 - Early read of *Now Eat the Cake*2:30 - Husbands who don't read fiction3:45 - Letting go of book babies4:19 - Turning 50 and starting an imprint5:22 - Eczema disappears after aligned decision7:19 - Obstacles vs. energetic blocks9:28 - Why turning 50 is a privilege11:38 - Writing grief from real loss13:51 - Healing through writing friendship breakup14:21 - Dogs as healers in fiction16:11 - Cats as “familiars”18:06 - Indie publishing vs. traditional19:18 - Marketing background and social media tips23:51 - Promoting without feeling gross25:24 - Impact of publishing on parenting28:26 - Focusing on one book at a time31:25 - Listening when it “doesn't feel right”32:33 - Where to find Annie Cathryn32:54 - OutroRESOURCES:https://www.instagram.com/msanniecathrynhttps://anniecathryn.com/Dara Levan / Every Soul Has a Story:•    https://www.instagram.com/dara.levan/•    Website: daralevan.com

It is good – and much to be preferred – to always focus on the positive words that we find in Scripture, but in doing so we must not be blind to the concerns that arise and threaten to distract the community of those following Christ. As Paul brings his letter to the Romans to a conclusion, after writing of all the foundations to a true faith and the way of life in that faith, he then finds it necessary to write, “I appeal to you brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles  contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, for by smooth talk and flattery they deceive …. “[v.18] Judas Iscariot served himself while giving an outward appearance of serving Christ.  If we should encounter such let us follow Pauls' advice, “ … I want you to be wise as to what is good and innocent as to what is evil.” [v.19] In the previous chapter we read “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope” [v.13]  We cannot miss the emphasis on “hope.”   How much do we need a real hope in our hearts in 2026 – a hope that creates “all joy and peace” as we face the challenges of godlessness that abound in today's world; we must develop a sense of total commitment so that we can more easily avoid distractions.What total commitment Jeremiah must have had, so many enemies, efforts to put him to death, as we read today in ch. 26 (v.11) But God saw to it that he had some support.  He was God's mouthpiece in warning the people of God's impending judgements. How effective are you and I in doing that?  Do we feel weak?  That seems natural, we do not have the direct contact with God that Jeremiah experienced, but we do have the full revelation of his whole purpose in the 66 books of the Bible. Let us take special note of Paul's final words to the believers in Rome, “Now unto him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel  … according to the command of the eternal God to bring about obedience of faith – to the only wise God be glory forevermore through Jesus Christ!  Amen.”     May we so live that we witness that coming glory.

While there's a lot of fear right now about AI taking people's jobs, AI could actually help people get jobs – including those with some of the most significant barriers to employment.Tens of millions of Americans have some kind of criminal history. And helping those with low-level crimes and non-convictions on their records used to be a painstakingly slow and expensive process. In this episode, we explore how a new AI-powered app could provide a new path to employment for job-seekers who face some of the toughest hurdles in the market.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org. This episode was produced by Megan Lim and Jason Fuller, with audio engineering by Zo Van Ginhoven and Ted Mebane. It was edited by Emily Kopp and Ashley Brown. Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

August 2, 2026Pastor Steve MilunovicSeries: UnstoppableHow to Effectively Share the Gospel with the WorldActs 17:16-34

Jeff is traveling overseas and will be taking a break from recording this week and next week! In the meantime, please enjoy this throwback episode. Are you ever frustrated due to a lack of growth in your faith? There may be many reasons for why you are struggling to grow in your faith. In this episode, Jeff Cavins focuses on five obstacles to grace that could be inhibiting your growth in faith. He offers Scripture quotations to help explain these obstacles and why it is important to overcome them. Snippet from the Show We can overcome sin and obstacles to grace. However, we can't do it alone. To break free from sin involves two things: God's power and our choice. Email us with comments or questions at thejeffcavinsshow@ascensionpress.com. Text “jeffcavins” to 33-777 to subscribe and get Jeff's shownotes delivered straight to your email! Or visit ascensionpress.com/thejeffcavinsshow for full shownotes!

https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin260731.mp3 Right-click here to download this episode (“Save link as…”). NPR (7/16/26) This week on CounterSpin: “In Primetime Speech, Trump Doesn’t Provide Evidence for Illegal Voting” was the temperate headline NPR put on a story about Trump's recent East Room speech that, they allowed, “included many baseless claims” about election integrity. They told us that “many of the documents the White House posted online during the speech did not appear to fully support sweeping claims the president made,” and even got to the point of calling his contention that he won the 2020 election “a lie.” What the story didn't do was show, with urgency, how voting in the upcoming midterms and beyond will be materially affected by the use of state power to promote ideas that they're saying are, yeah, for sure, not true. Obstacles to voting don't have to be valid to have impact. Black people know that better than anyone. And it isn't just Trump's lies, that media keep repeating, even as they call them lies; the Supreme Court's June decision in Louisiana v. Callais makes the terrain different, in ways people need to understand and confront. Vincent Southerland is associate professor at New York University School of Law, where he directs the Criminal Defense and Reentry Clinic. He's faculty director of NYU Law's Center on Race, Inequality and the Law, and co-editor of Race, Rights and Redemption: The Derrick Bell Lectures on the Law and Critical Race Theory. We talk with him this week on CounterSpin. https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin260731Southerland.mp3 Plus Janine Jackson takes a quick look at recent press coverage of the Gaza genocide. https://media.blubrry.com/counterspin/content.blubrry.com/counterspin/CounterSpin260731Banter.mp3 Featured image: San Francisco voting rights activists, 1956 (Frances Albrier Collection)

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AP correspondent Sam Mednick reports Hamas has said that it will agree to disarm as part of a Gaza deal announced by President Trump.

Description: Four talks from Rothbard's centenary celebration last month in Porto:Ammous: Rothbard on PalestineHoppe: Hurdles, Obstacles, and Surprises on the Road to RothbardianismKinsella: Rothbard's Greatest HitsDe Mombynes: Rothbard & BitcoinThe accompanying book, Rothbard at 100, is available from TheSaifHouse.com

“So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said.” (Acts 27:25 NLT) Many Christians are tempted to believe the lie that when we’re in the will of God, everything will be smooth sailing. But often just the opposite is true. Doors slam in our faces. Obstacles appear in our paths. Storms arise that threaten to drive us off course. That’s why we need to remember that we have a spiritual enemy who wants to stop us from doing what God wants us to do. And he will use any means at his disposal to accomplish his work, including causing us to doubt God’s goodness and protection. Acts 27 tells the story of the apostle Paul’s voyage to Rome. Though he was a prisoner facing trial, he recognized that his circumstances would give him a momentous opportunity to share the gospel with several highly placed Roman officials. He reasonably could have expected smooth sailing all the way to his destination. After all, he was doing the Lord’s will even as his life hung in the balance. But that’s not how this story goes. An incredible storm arose that caused the people on his ship to despair of their lives—but not Paul. It seems there was no obstacle big enough to stop the apostle. He always seemed to rise above his circumstances. His words to his sailing companions in Acts 27:25 summarize his mindset: “So take courage! For I believe God. It will be just as he said” (NLT). As he went through the storm, he knew God had shown him what to do, and he would let nothing deter him from that course. When a hard time hits, when a crisis hits, when a tragedy hits, often our first instinct is to look for a way out. We ask God for an airlift out of our problems. But God wants us to learn in the midst of them. Romans 8:35 and 37 say, “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? . . . No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us” (NIV). Notice the phrase “in all these things.” It isn’t saying we won’t face some of these things. But it says that in them we are more than conquerors. If you’re seeking to obey the Lord, expect opposition. Expect obstacles. Expect difficulties. But also expect God to see you through. That applies on a national level as well. Theodore Roosevelt, our 26th president, once gave a speech in which he talked about “the man in the arena”—that is, a person, such as a national leader, who is heavily involved in doing what he believes is right, all the while enduring the attacks, criticism, and second-guessing of those who sit on the sidelines. In an earlier devotion we talked about how electing believers into office facilitates revival in our nation. But we also need to stand by those leaders because our spiritual enemy will do his best to wear them down or neutralize them through continuous attacks. They need our support. Reflection question: How can you show real support for the Christian leaders of our nation? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In episode 27 of The Kriya Yoga Podcast, Donelle Mason, a Kriya Yoga Teacher from New Zealand, offers a thoughtful talk on Yoga Sutra 1.30. This sutra names the obstacles that can arise on the path of yoga meditation, including illness, dullness, doubt, carelessness, laziness, sense craving, false perception, lack of progress, and instability. Donelle explores how these obstacles appear in practice and how sincere practitioners can work with them skillfully. Through practical reflection and yogic insight, this episode encourages steady effort, self-awareness, and patience as essential supports for meditation and inner transformation. -

What is the difference between traditional addiction recovery programs and biblical discipleship? On this episode, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Okinaga talk through the importance of building relationships and the importance of investing time for the recovering addict. They walk through common failures of traditional recovery programs, and how Christians can understand addiction as a worship issue.Chapters02:05 - Traditional Recovery Programs04:29 - Failures of Traditional Recovery Programs08:47 - Obstacles in the Church12:09 - Discipleship Strategy and Time Investment16:39 - Heart Changes and Repentance20:21 - Addiction as an Issue of WorshipOutro - Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Biblical Counseling

“What obstacles keep us from healthy relationships?” This question opens a discussion on the challenges individuals face in becoming marriage-ready, alongside insights on how media representations can influence perceptions of relationships. Other topics include the moral considerations of premarital intimacy for older couples and the implications of annulment on family planning. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:40 – What obstacles keep people from being marriage ready? 31:38 – I've noticed in a lot of media relationships are not portrayed in a healthy way. What would be good to see in stories and shows to model healthy relationships? 36:55 – My friend is a widower and is now dating a widow. He asked if it is a sin to have premarital sex in old age and in their circumstance? 49:21 – I've been married for 8 years and am going through the annulment process for my previous marriage. Should we wait until that annulment is complete before we try to conceive a child?