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Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul, and it's Wow Wednesday. I always try to share awe-inspiring or surprising stories with you on Wednesdays, and I have a whole new collection of them in a fun book we just published called Chicken Soup for the Soul: Hope, Faith & Miracles. We see a lot of stories about truly miraculous life-saving events that are really hard to explain, so I'm going to share a couple of those with you today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Many carry a burden of guilt that no amount of self-forgiveness can lift. When Jesus healed a paralyzed man, He proved His authority to forgive sins. In this message from Mark 2, Pastor Lutzer explains two transforming lessons about the greater miracle of forgiveness. Every soul longs to hear: “Your sins are forgiven.” To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Many carry a burden of guilt that no amount of self-forgiveness can lift. When Jesus healed a paralyzed man, He proved His authority to forgive sins. In this message from Mark 2, Pastor Lutzer explains two transforming lessons about the greater miracle of forgiveness. Every soul longs to hear: "Your sins are forgiven." This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/ SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/
What is the purpose of the miracles recorded in the Bible? It isn't to prove the existence of God. Today, R.C. Sproul shows that God appointed miracles to validate the messengers of His revelation. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-purpose-of-miracles/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Dr. Timothy Larsen writes about serious, energetic faith in the places other historians assume the faith cannot really be. A Victorian Christian fantasist. A Westminster canon who quietly set aside biblical authority. And, in his newest and most acclaimed book, seventeen Anglican chaplains who came out of the trenches of World War I as radicals. Tim is McManis Professor of Christian Thought at Wheaton College and the 2025 president of the American Society of Church History, and this hour is us moving through three of his books at once. The Fires of Moloch takes its title from H. G. Wells's line describing Britain sending its sons into the fires of a false god during the Passchendaele Offensive. George MacDonald in the Age of Miracles takes the mid-nineteenth-century Scottish theological turn from the Age of Atonement to the Age of the Incarnation and shows what happens when a rigorously Calvinist minister-turned-fantasy-writer decides doubt is the door in, and therefore the door out, of a mature faith. Every Leaf, Line, and Letter returns to Tim's PhD supervisor David Bebbington's famous quadrilateral for defining evangelicalism and asks what it takes to keep that word doing honest work now that polls will code Muslim Trump voters as evangelical. Come for Anglo-Catholic sacramental confession as battle-tested ministry. Stay for the George MacDonald grandmother who burned her son's violin because he enjoyed music too much. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube Dr. Timothy Larsen is McManis Professor of Christian Thought and Professor of History at Wheaton College, an Honorary Fellow of the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh, and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. He is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute. He has been a Visiting Fellow at Trinity College, Cambridge, All Souls College, Oxford, and Christ Church, Oxford. In 2025 he served as President of the American Society of Church History. He has authored or edited more than twenty books. Books at the center of this conversation: The Fires of Moloch: Anglican Clergymen in the Furnace of World War One; George MacDonald in the Age of Miracles: Incarnation, Doubt, and Reenchantment ; and Every Leaf, Line, and Letter: Evangelicals and the Bible from the 1730s to the Present. JOIN OUR OPEN ONLINE CLASS: The Empire Christ Couldn't Keep Ever notice how Christian nationalism gets talked about like it's some bizarre new glitch in the faith? It isn't — it's a 2,000-year-old arrangement wearing new clothes, and once you see how the pattern works, you can also spot the Christ who keeps slipping free of it. Join theologian Joerg Rieger and Tripp Fuller for The Christ Empire Couldn't Keep, a free six-week online class tracing the holy alliances, imperial creeds, and stubborn resistance that have shaped Christianity from Paul to the present. You'll get six lectures from Joerg, six live Q&As, weekly readings from his book Christ and Empire, and a community of fellow troublemakers thinking it through together. It's free to join, every session is recorded, and it kicks off Thursday, August 27. Grab your spot at HomebrewedClasses.com. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 50 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When we can't help ourselves, God provides others who can bear our burdens. Four friends tore open a roof to help their friend. In this message from Mark 2, Pastor Lutzer reveals three snapshots of the paralyzed man who needed healing. What happens when we can't make our way to Jesus on our own? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/172/29?v=20251111
Spiritual teacher Aaron Abke unpacks the teachings of A Course in Miracles, from understanding the mind + perception to finding deeper peace. He explains why forgiveness isn't about excusing actions, but remembering who you truly are beyond pain and suffering. Aaron shares why compassion is the antidote to separation, how forgiveness frees you from old wounds and patterns, and what it means to live from a place of love, peace, and inner freedom. Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand, and top-rated podcast. With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Microdose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought-provoking conversations…all in digestible 10-minute episodes. Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode on Spotify here and on Apple here. Sponsors: Square | Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/microdose! #squarepod
When we can't help ourselves, God provides others who can bear our burdens. Four friends tore open a roof to help their friend. In this message from Mark 2, Pastor Lutzer reveals three snapshots of the paralyzed man who needed healing. What happens when we can't make our way to Jesus on our own? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/ SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/
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What happens when you pray your heart out, but the miracle never comes?0:00 – Intro: Faith. No filter.0:39 – Ness's heart block miracle2:09 – Sitting with the team who don't get healed6:00 – Challenging rigid religious systems9:00 – The guilt of selective healing15:00 – The exhaustion of unanswered prayers17:22 – “God is not Oprah”21:00 – The mystery of divine timing24:00 – Validating anger toward God26:41 – Finding hope in permanent lossIn this episode of Filthy Hope, hosts Rev Ness Williams-Henke and Rev Jon Humphries sit on opposite sides of the same question: Are miracles real? In this raw, unfiltered conversation, our hosts dive into the spectrum of miracles and the painful realities of faith. Balancing Ness's shocking cardiac recovery with Jon's lived experience of losing his father to cancer, they dissect why the church's traditional vocabulary around divine healing often leaves grieving people out in the cold.Instead of hiding behind generic platitudes, the hosts track the messy journey through physical agony, survivor's guilt, and the mystery of a God who sometimes provides logistics while leaving the disease untouched. Ultimately, this conversation reframes the ultimate miracle: not as a magical exit from human suffering, but as the stubborn ability to find joy, connection, and grace right in the middle of our harshest realities.#FilthyHope #FaithNoFilter #ChristianPodcast #GritAndGrace #Miracles #UnansweredPrayer #GriefAndLoss #FaithAndDoubt #DivineHealing #UnitingChurch
This week in our Miracles series, Callum Plews preaches on Jesus walking on water.
Join us for a workshop on Isaiah. For more information email TheScripturesAreReal@gmail.comJoin us for fantastic content on our Patreon website: https://www.patreon.com/c/EnlightenEdgeEDU . This week on Patreon we will show you many of the key places we talk about and tell you details of the stories of the fall of Jerusalem and Israel. This week we are finishing the story of the Kings of Israel and the Fall of Judah.Join us for an incredible cruise with amazing spiritual momentum where you hear from Elaine Dalton, myself, Jasen Wade, Kirby Heyborne, Jenny Oaks Baker, Nathan Pacheco, and more. During July you can get $250 off for the second person, and $50 of for each person with the discount code KERRY. Go to https://www.goanddotravel.com/momentum-27-west-2 and join right away!In this episode Kerry mentions an episode of the Twenty Something podcast. You can find it at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xAyP7_i-4M. In this episode Kerry and Lori Denning explore the story of the Book of Esther. They explore the literary elements that help us understand the book and its themes. They look at how Esther goes from being depicted as passive to active and can be our own story. They look at the role of God in the book, and also how the book shows how you can move forward given whatever your circumstance as you just take advantage of whatever is given you and trust in God. They also look at the difficulty of being religious and faithful in the midst of people who are upset with us for our views. Then Kerry and Justin Top, a military chaplain who teaches other chaplains, explore what happens when we don't see the miracles we are praying for. Or how we may feel when we see others experience miracles but they don't. They discuss how we feel when that happens and provide some ideas for how to think about it and how not to think about it. They also explore the notion that sometimes the struggle we go through when we don't see miracles is a form of grace that we need even more than the miracle. Then Kerry and Julianne explore the same topic, looking at the scriptures are lives of prophets to help us understand this difficult and painful element of all our lives. They also delve into the fact that we all sometimes see some miracles but not others in our lives. They discuss that miracles are related to faith, but when we don't see miracles it is not because we don't have faith.We are grateful for our executive producers, P. Franzen, J. Parke, D. Watson, B. Van Blerkom, the Dawsons, M. Cannon, M. Rosema, B. Fisher, J. Beardall, D. Anderson, M. Zitar, J. Edwards, A. Dixon, T. Cottrell, and H. Umphlett, and for all our generous and loyal donors. We are also very grateful for all our Patreon members. We are so thankful for Beehive Broadcast for producing the podcast and for Rich Nicholls, who composed and plays the music for the podcast.
Almost everyone can remember the exact moment they gave up on mathematics.But for those who persist, many don't just find maths useful; they find it beautiful.Some even go so far as to claim that mathematics is the ‘language of God'.FOR FULL SHOW NOTES - CLICK HERECREDITSUndeceptions is hosted by John Dickson, produced by Kaley Payne and directed and edited by Mark Hadley. Sophie Hawkshaw is on socials and membership.Alasdair Belling is a writer and researcher. Siobhan McGuiness is our online librarian. Lyndie Leviston remains John's wonderful assistant. Santino Dimarco is Chief Finance and Operations Consultant. Our voice actor today was Yannick Lawry.Undeceptions is the flagship podcast of Undeceptions.com - letting the truth out.
One ordinary morning, Leon Joel Russell opened A Course in Miracles and hit a single paragraph that stopped him cold for six days. This week Jennifer Hadley sits down with her fellow ACIM teacher to follow where that paragraph led them, into a question most of us spend a lifetime avoiding: what are we actually afraid of, underneath all of it? Where they take it is lighter than the question sounds. Two friends who love the truth, going somewhere worth following. To learn more about A Course in Miracles please visit Powerofloveministry.net. For the transcript of this episode and more please visit LivingACourseinMiracles.com. We're remembering that we're miraculous beings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this deeply inspiring episode, host Bill Thompson sits down with singer, songwriter, and voice actress Adassa (the voice of Dolores in Disney's "Encanto") to discuss her memoir, "Love Keeps Showing Up: Music, Miracle and Messes."Adassa shares her journey through the high-stakes music industry, starting from her childhood performing in Honduras and receiving a record deal at age 17, to facing severe financial struggles, rejection, and a near-fatal illness right before her big break with Disney. Grounded in deep faith, gratitude, and resilience, Adassa's story proves that remarkable lives aren't defined by fame or wealth — they are forged through perseverance, purpose, and showing up every single day.Get your copy of Love keeps Showing Up by AdassaAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything may earn a commission from qualifying purchases.Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Adassa's Background 02:01 Early Life and Health Challenges 04:03 Music as a Language of Expression 06:54 Early Career and Lessons Learned 10:02 Faith, Resilience, and Opportunities 15:11 Facing Health Crises and Personal Reflection 18:12 Living with Gratitude and Purpose 19:59 Growth, Change, and Future AspirationsGuest InformationAdassaWebsiteSocial:YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok1990 intervioew with Ronnie Spector For more intriguing and engaging interviews each week, subscribe now on:Spotify Apple Podcasts YouTube
In Acts 19:11-12, Paul was used by God to perform extraordinary miracles, but what are normal miracles, and what's the difference between an extraordinary miracle and a normal one? Can we see miracles today, and if so, why don't we see more? We take a deep dive in this teaching, exploring what the Bible says about miracles. Have a listen and let your faith be inspired to believe for more miracles in your life and in the lives of those you know. This message is available at https://www.preachtheword.com now in MP3 audio format...
In part two of this series on Miracles, evangelist Alan Hitchen answers the following questions: What are some of the warnings God has given us in the scriptures about miracles? Is there a method that will always allow us to tell the difference between a true miracle and false miracle? Are there any passages in the Bible that would confirm that miracles must be weighed on the scale of God's word? Are there any churches performing miracles today? biblequestions.org
Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Midsummer Miracles: A Sibling Reunion at Svenska Lake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-08-01-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen sken klar över den svenska sjö som låg som en spegel bland de djupa skogarna.En: The sun shone brightly over the svenska lake that lay like a mirror among the deep forests.Sv: Luften var fylld med en doft av blommor och grillat mat.En: The air was filled with the scent of flowers and grilled food.Sv: Sommarstugan var dekorerad med björkris och blommor inför midsommarfesten.En: The summer cottage was decorated with birch twigs and flowers for the midsommarfesten.Sv: Trots den idylliska omgivningen hängde en spänning i luften.En: Despite the idyllic surroundings, a tension hung in the air.Sv: Axel anlände mannen, i sin vita skjorta och blå jeans, med ett uttryck av tvekan blandat med beslutsamhet i ansiktet.En: Axel arrived, in his white shirt and blue jeans, with an expression of hesitation mixed with determination on his face.Sv: Hans syster, Lina, hade redan börjat plocka blommor för kransarna, medan deras bror, Erik, förberedde grillen.En: His sister, Lina, had already begun picking flowers for the wreaths, while their brother, Erik, was preparing the grill.Sv: Men för Axel var inte denna återförening enkel.En: But for Axel, this reunion was not easy.Sv: Familjen hade varit splittrad av många missförstånd och outtalade ord.En: The family had been split by many misunderstandings and unspoken words.Sv: Han kände bredvid honom en osynlig vikt, en som kom av gamla gräl och missade tillfällen att säga förlåt.En: He felt beside him an invisible weight, one that came from old arguments and missed opportunities to say sorry.Sv: Med en suck gav sig Axel in i samtalet.En: With a sigh, Axel joined the conversation.Sv: Lina tittade upp, hennes leende inte riktigt nådde ögonen.En: Lina looked up, her smile not quite reaching her eyes.Sv: Erik nickade kort, med händerna sysselsatta med elden.En: Erik nodded briefly, his hands busy with the fire.Sv: "Axel," började Lina, "vi borde kanske ta ett snack, ja?"En: "Axel," began Lina, "we should maybe have a talk, yeah?"Sv: Erik lade ner grillverktyget, hans blick mötte Axels.En: Erik put down the grill tool, his gaze meeting Axel's.Sv: "Ja, det är dags att reda ut gamla affärer."En: "Yes, it's time to sort out old matters."Sv: Deras diskussion började i lågmälda toner men snart höjdes rösterna.En: Their discussion started in low tones but soon the voices rose.Sv: Gamla sår drogs upp till ytan.En: Old wounds were brought to the surface.Sv: Resentment och ilska som länge hållits tillbaka flödade ut.En: Resentment and anger that had long been held back flowed out.Sv: Men Axel, driven av en önskan om förändring, höll fast vid sina bröders blickar.En: But Axel, driven by a desire for change, held fast to his siblings' gazes.Sv: "Vi måste komma förbi det här," sa Axel bestämt.En: "We have to get past this," said Axel firmly.Sv: "Jag är trött på att låta gammalt groll styra våra liv."En: "I'm tired of letting old grudges control our lives."Sv: Lina suckade, men hennes röst mjuknade.En: Lina sighed, but her voice softened.Sv: "Det är svårt, Axel.En: "It's hard, Axel.Sv: Men jag vill försöka."En: But I want to try."Sv: Erik, som sällan talade ut, nickade.En: Erik, who seldom spoke out, nodded.Sv: "Jag är med på att försöka."En: "I'm in to try."Sv: Berget av orden började sakta krympa.En: The mountain of words began to slowly shrink.Sv: De tog sig tid, lyssnade och försökte förstå varandra.En: They took their time, listened, and tried to understand one another.Sv: När kvällen närmade sig, hade de nått ett stillastående lugn.En: As evening approached, they had reached a quiet calm.Sv: Det var dags för midsommarstången att resas.En: It was time for the midsommarstången to be raised.Sv: Tillsammans gick de mot stället där den ännu låg, som ett löfte om en ny början.En: Together they went to the place where it still lay, like a promise of a new beginning.Sv: Med gemensamma krafter lyfte de den upp, och medan den reste sig mot himlen, kände Axel en oväntad lättnad.En: With combined efforts, they lifted it up, and as it rose toward the sky, Axel felt an unexpected relief.Sv: Musiken började spela, och de bjöd ihop till dans.En: The music began to play, and they joined together to dance.Sv: I takt med den svenska folkvisan gled de in i en ny rytm, en som hade plats för både det förflutna och framtiden.En: In time with the Swedish folk tune, they glided into a new rhythm, one that had room for both the past and the future.Sv: Lina såg på Axel och Erik med ett leende som nu verkligen nådde ögonen.En: Lina looked at Axel and Erik with a smile that now truly reached her eyes.Sv: "Det här är början på något nytt," viskade hon.En: "This is the beginning of something new," she whispered.Sv: Axel log tillbaka, för första gången på länge kände han sig ett med sin familj.En: Axel smiled back, for the first time in a long time, he felt at one with his family.Sv: Han lärde sig den dagen att konflikter inte längre behövde vara hinder, utan förutsättningarna för helande.En: He learned that day that conflicts no longer had to be barriers, but prerequisites for healing.Sv: Och när solen började gå ner över sjön brann hoppet i hans hjärta starkare än någonsin.En: And as the sun began to set over the lake, hope burned in his heart stronger than ever. 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This episode continues the exploration of the Miracles in the Bible with my daughter Eve. These are her favorite stories, and really quite astounding to contemplate!Listen today to hear the fascinating story of Moses parting the Red Sea. What lessons can we learn from this series of miracles?#miracles #RedSea #Moses #Israelites #HorseandChariot #PartingtheRedSea #MosesStaff #GodofWar #ManofWar
The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: Jesus parable of painted wood.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching.
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Is there something in your life that feels absolutely impossible right now?In today's episode, we'll dig into the heart of Matthew 19:26 and learn what it truly means to trust that with God, all things are possible. The conversation focused on letting go of our own limitations, surrendering impossible situations to God, and finding deeper faith when we feel weakest. We'll explore practical truths about admitting when things are bigger than us and discovering how those impossible places can actually strengthen our dependence on God.Join us as we pray and encourage one another to stop rehearsing our challenges and instead start declaring God's power over every impossible moment. Let's lift up our prayers together and step into the day with renewed confidence in what God can do.Tap HERE to send us a text! Our podcast family is growing - introducing Men's Morning Devotional! Our dad, Steve Alessi, and all of our husbands are now hosting their own 5 minute devotionals every weekday - for men who want to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders! Listen, follow and subscribe here - MensMorningDevotional.comSupport the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on Instagram and FacebookLeave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app
Send us Fan MailScarcity is loud. It tells us there's not enough money, not enough compassion, not enough hope, and not enough time to help. In our final Summer Shorts episode, The Rev. Kenya Thompson, Vicar of Church of the Common Ground, offers a different narrative rooted in the miracle of Matthew 14:13–21, where Jesus feeds the 5,000. Miracles, she reminds us, are signs of God's presence breaking into ordinary life, revealing abundance where we assume there's only emptiness.In this episode, Melissa has a conversation with Kenya about everyday miracles, Jesus' creativity, and what "enough" really looks like. Together, they explore practical ways to show up for our neighbors—especially the most vulnerable—even when we feel our own resources are limited. Listen in for the full conversation. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in Indianapolis, Kenya attended Howard University, graduating in 1992. She later earned a master's in education from American University in 1996. For over 20 years, she worked in education, including as a high school guidance and college counselor for 15 years. Kenya joined St. George's Episcopal Church in 1995 and was confirmed that year. After discerning a call to ministry, she earned her M.Div. from Candler School of Theology – Emory University and was ordained in 2018. Her time working in China deeply impacted her spiritually, as she witnessed God's love through the kindness of strangers, even those not Christian. Since ordination, Kenya has served in various roles, including Vicar at Church of the Common Ground, Associate Rector at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, and Director of Leadership Development at Emmaus House. She is passionate about caring for the forgotten and the unwelcome. She considers being a priest an honor and a blessing and looks forward to future opportunities to love and serve God.Support the showFollow us on IG and FB at Bishop Rob Wright.
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Father Robert Spitzer highlights his new study Bible, "Christ, Science and Reason: What We Can Know About Jesus, Mary, and Miracles". Dr. Peter Howard promotes America's Saint Conference happening on the eve of the beatification of Fulton Sheen. Plus, Tyler Blanski talks "Find Your Fight" and reframing your efforts to spiritually be a great man and father.
One truth I can never escape is this: the miracles recorded in the Gospels and the Acts of the Apostles were the evidence that confirmed the truth of the message. Acts 8:6 tells us what happened: "The people with one accord gave heed to those things which Philip spoke, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did." They didn't just hear Philip's words – they saw the power of God at work. The message and the miracles went together. Do you see the importance of the ministry of healing? Both Philip and Simon were attracting crowds, but there was a crucial difference. Simon was preaching himself, while Philip was preaching Christ. Simon's sorceries were a counterfeit demonstration, designed to impress people with his own power. Philip, however, ministered in the power of the Holy Spirit. The miracles of healing – the lame walking, the sick restored, and lives transformed – were God's confirmation of the Gospel he preached. Those miracles were not the message itself, but they were the evidence that the message was true. They authenticated Philip's ministry and pointed people, not to the preacher, but to Jesus Christ. For more information on the Ministry of David Hathaway https://www.eurovision.org.uk
Welcome to your mid-week miracle episode (albeit a day late!). This episode I am sharing another fab human with you by the name of Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero! As you'll hear, who she is is a major part of the miracle story this week...(her spirit is just astounding!) but she also does share some stories from her work as a social worker in the NYC Child Welfare System that will have you understanding just what pure grace, and pure connection looks like! There is no doubt that we have plenty of angels in our midst, and Karen is just one of those beings who is here to lift others up and remind us what showing up for others looks like.Check out these nuggets of gold to discover a bit more about Karen and her work:websiteInstaFacebookDon't forget to link up to my Insta to keep up on all the latest stories and goodness!PLEASE REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW...IT HELPS EVER SO MUCH!Your bit of beauty this week is: this super-deluxe cool article titled "10 astonishing brainless animals that are remarkably clever – proving you don't always need a brain to be smart... " I think it would behoove us to understand that being in the world in a way that is healthy and vibrant doesn't mean we need a brain, necessarily. There are all sorts of ways of being, and understanding that is the first step in comprehending that creation, and miracle and magic and sacredness show up in myriad and magical ways! (hooray!)
Welcome to your mid-week miracle episode (albeit a day late!). This episode I am sharing another fab human with you by the name of Karen Dwyer-Tesoriero! As you'll hear, who she is is a major part of the miracle story this week...(her spirit is just astounding!) but she also does share some stories from her work as a social worker in the NYC Child Welfare System that will have you understanding just what pure grace, and pure connection looks like! There is no doubt that we have plenty of angels in our midst, and Karen is just one of those beings who is here to lift others up and remind us what showing up for others looks like. Check out these nuggets of gold to discover a bit more about Karen and her work:websiteInstaFacebookDon't forget to link up to my Insta to keep up on all the latest stories and goodness!PLEASE REMEMBER TO RATE AND REVIEW...IT HELPS EVER SO MUCH!Your bit of beauty this week is: this super-deluxe cool article titled "10 astonishing brainless animals that are remarkably clever – proving you don't always need a brain to be smart... " I think it would behoove us to understand that being in the world in a way that is healthy and vibrant doesn't mean we need a brain, necessarily. There are all sorts of ways of being, and understanding that is the first step in comprehending that creation, and miracle and magic and sacredness show up in myriad and magical ways! (hooray!)
Sid Williams has lived 41 very full years. From being raised in Rwanda and experiencing the early days of the 1994 genocide, through choosing to live in deprived areas, discussing the journey of adoption, dealing with anxiety, crazy and creative ways of sharing his faith, etc, this is a wide-ranging discussion. More recently, from 2019 onwards, he has been the co-founder and director of Embassy, a UK-based homeless charity that helps vulnerable and homeless people rebuild their lives. It's a stunning story, and it's on the longer side, because we just couldn't shorten it - pure gold!▶️ Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kNwxa3-x834Check out www.embassyvillage.co.uk✨ You may also enjoy:Message on Fire! | Andy HawthorneTowards Eden | Sam WardInner-City Nitty Gritty | Dai Hankey---
Welcome to the concluding episode from the New Revelations Festival at the Awakening Mind Retreat Center in Utah. In this Closing Session, David Hoffmeister and Kirsten Buxton dive deep into the transformative practice of true empathy and holy relationship.Drawing from non-dual teachings, David and Kirsten explore how traditional, "special" relationships are often rooted in the ego's agenda, interpersonal guilt, and a deep attachment to physical form and expectations. They discuss how shifting our relationship's purpose toward healing allows the Spirit to relate through us, lifting the veil of past misperceptions to reveal the eternal innocence of the Christ within. This episode unpacks the radical idea that love is purely content, not form, and that true joy and true empathy come from dropping our personal agendas.The conversation also highlights the practical application of "undoing the doer"—the practice of stepping out of constant busyness, taking mental pauses, and letting divine inspiration orchestrate our actions. Listeners will hear a moving, intimate testimonial from a participant. He shares how being in holy relationship has helped him slow down his busy mindset, and how he is learning to view health challenges not as physical facts, but as an invitation to heal the mind.Stay connected with our Awakening Mind Community & events:https://www.instagram.com/awakeningmind1/https://awakening-mind.org/If you want to learn more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/eventsRecorded live at the Awakening Mind Retreat Center in Utah on the morning of July 26, 2026. Follow us on:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/DavidHoffmeister https://www.youtube.com/@LivingMiraclesFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ACIM.ACourseInMiracles Learn more about David & Living Miracles:https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/eventsLearn more about A Course in Miracles:https://ACIM.bizDavid's Spanish YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9Gw00CldPUmiu43y7fdWwDavid's Portuguese YouTube Channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@davidhoffmeisterucem
Miracles and Mentors with Staci McCormack (Season 6 | Episode 249) Opening the Nest to New Discoveries Welcome back, fellow Open Nesters! In our latest episode of season six, we are once again trading the concept of an “empty” nest for an open one, opening the doors to vibrant health, renewed relationships, and deep spirituality. Today, I am thrilled to share the insights from our deeply soulful guest, Staci McCormack, an author, retreat leader, and life coach. Staci joined us to discuss the incredible, and sometimes incredibly messy, journey through the second half of life. She reminded us that this stage is an opportunity to step into our wisdom and embrace the wide-open possibilities ahead. Her story is a beautiful testament to the fact that while this period can feel disorienting, it is ultimately a profound invitation to rediscover our authentic selves. Empty nest marriage transition Finding purpose after kids leave Changing friendships in midlife Midlife spiritual growth Staci McCormack author Trudging Through the Muck During our conversation, Staci beautifully articulated a feeling that I know so many of us can relate to: the realization that we’ve spent decades caught in a relentless cycle. She described this early phase of adulthood as a treadmill of running, striving, struggling, and searching. Staci shared a poignant memory of standing in her living room in her mid-forties, looking at a rather dull Christmas tree while her teenage son entered his “grunt stage,” and realizing she was merely playing out a theatrical script. It was a powerful awakening to the fact that we cannot fully experience the “new” until we are willing to trudge through the “muck” of our established, often exhausting routines. The Spiritual Symbolism of Snakes The universe has a funny way of forcing us to pay attention when we ignore the signs that it’s time for a change, and for Staci, that wake-up call came in the form of actual snakes. She shared a truly wild situation that manifested in her life: her home became infested with hundreds of them! At first, they were a terrifying nuisance that sent her running for the hills, but as she deepened her spiritual understanding, she realized they represented a vital metaphor. Just as a serpent must shed its skin to unfold and grow, we too must shed our outdated identities and the protective layers we’ve built up over the years to truly become ourselves. Navigating this massive shedding process is rarely something we can do alone, yet Staci highlighted a critical gap in our modern culture: a stark lack of mentors for this specific season. When she found herself surrounded by snakes and overwhelmed by the shifting dynamics in her marriage and parenting, she realized she desperately needed navigational tools and a wise female guide. Unfortunately, she couldn’t easily find a mentor to help her understand why her voice suddenly felt different or why she couldn’t remember what used to bring her joy as a child. This gap is exactly why we have these conversations—to build a community where we can share wisdom and support each other through our personal evolutions. Welcoming Unexpected Miracles Sometimes, when we finally surrender control and admit we are in over our heads, the universe delivers exactly what we need—even if it’s not the traditional mentor we envisioned. For Staci, her miracle arrived in the completely unexpected form of a puppy. After neighbors gifted her teenage son a new dog, Staci and her husband were initially resistant, questioning their capacity to take on a pet during such a chaotic transition. Ironically, this very puppy turned out to be a natural hunter that methodically cleared the snakes from their property, one by one. It was a beautiful, humorous lesson in releasing our grip on how we think our problems should be solved and remaining open to unexpected forms of grace. Coming Home to Ourselves With the snakes gone and the metaphorical air cleared, Staci and her husband were able to embark on the crucial work of coming “home” to themselves. They recognized that after forty years together, they were two completely different individuals than when they first met, and they needed to intentionally redesign their relationship. This meant giving each other the literal and emotional space to reconnect with the girl and boy they once were, taking time apart for personal discovery, and establishing a new commitment to communicate openly. Returning to our authentic selves requires a willingness to step off the treadmill and give our partners the freedom to do the same. Embracing the Wide-Open Life Our conversation with Staci was a vibrant reminder that this stage of life is not a closing chapter, but a wide-open door. As we open ourselves to better relationships with our adult children, our partners, and most importantly, ourselves, we invite endless vitality into our days. If you are feeling lost in the muck or overwhelmed by the shedding of your own skin right now, please know that it is entirely okay to pause, take space, and figure out what lights you up. We are all in this beautiful, messy process of aging and evolving together, and I am so grateful to share this open nest with all of you. Resources for You We want to provide you with support and many many resources for your own Open Nesting Journey. Our resource page has so much to offer as does our private discussion group on Facebook about queerness and other topics of interest: Open Nesters Resource Page The Open Nesters Private Facebook Group About Tessa Tessa Krone is the engine behind and the face of The Open Nesters. Tessa holds an MA in Consciousness Studies and is a speaker, coach, program and journey facilitator & leader, author and, of course, Podcaster. Her offerings are based in her mission to help people open to their most self-expressed, loving selves. Tessa's specialties include embodiment from all the senses and elements of our inner and outer lives, ranging from mindfulness, dance, play, and sensory exploration in nature. If she had one superpower, it would be to help people, especially as they age, to live more open hearted lives. Please email Tessa to make a connection. If you like, please answer the question: What do you need to OPEN your NEST? In your LIFE. In your BODY. In your SPIRIT. 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What makes Legacy Miracles different from every other control deck?This week we're joined by Force of Phil to dive into the history, philosophy, and evolution of one of Legacy's most iconic archetypes.Phil explains how Miracles evolved from the Counterbalance/Top era into today's post-ban world, why Miracles is fundamentally about controlling libraries instead of just controlling the battlefield, and how elite control players think several turns ahead. Along the way we discuss:The origins of Legacy MiraclesWhy Sensei's Divining Top changed everythingThe ban that reshaped the archetypeModern control versus classic controlBeanstalk, The One Ring, and today's Legacy metagameThe mental game of sequencing, timing, and predicting opponentsIf you're interested in becoming a stronger Legacy player—or simply understanding how great control pilots approach the game—this episode is packed with insights.#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #LegacyMTG #Miracles #ForceOfPhil00:00 Introducing Force of Phil01:15 The Filthy Casual Questions07:34 Wrestling, Creativity & Competition16:43 Becoming a Legacy Miracles Player24:07 The History of Miracles28:43 Why Miracles Is Different32:54 Controlling the Library37:45 Life After Sensei's Divining Top42:58 Why Control Struggles Today49:13 Beanstalk vs The One Ring56:00 Modern Legacy Control01:03:20 Building Better Miracles01:11:00 Playing Around Your Opponent01:18:45 Improving as a Control Player Timestamps
The Only Little Prayer You Need- How to Choose Love Over Fear What if one simple prayer could completely change the way you experience life?In this video, we explore the powerful message behind **The Only Little Prayer You Need** by Debra Landwehr Engle and discover how one simple shift—from fear to love—can transform your thoughts, your relationships, and your inner peace.Instead of asking life to change, what if we asked to heal the fear within us?Inspired by the teachings of **A Course in Miracles**, mindfulness, and timeless spiritual wisdom, you'll learn practical ways to quiet fear, trust your intuition, and live from a place of love.In this video, you'll discover:✨ The inspiring story behind *The Only Little Prayer You Need*✨ Why fear is often the hidden source of suffering✨ The five life-changing spiritual lessons from the book✨ A simple daily prayer practice for greater peace and clarity✨ How choosing love over fear can transform your lifeWhether you're beginning your spiritual journey or have been walking this path for years, this gentle practice can help you reconnect with your true self and experience more joy, compassion, and inner freedom.
What is a newlywed marriage really like after the wedding?In this episode of the Say Yes Anyway Podcast, Char and I answer your biggest questions about our first six months of marriage. We're sharing the honest conversations, unexpected challenges, powerful lessons, and surprising miracles that have shaped our journey as newlyweds.From navigating long-distance love and financial stress to learning each other's communication styles, talking about kids, balancing social media, and trusting God through every unknown, nothing is off limits.Marriage hasn't been perfect, but it has been deeply refining. We've discovered that the strongest relationships aren't built because life gets easier. They're built when two people choose faith over fear, grace over perfection, and commitment over comfort.Whether you're dating, engaged, newly married, or simply hoping to build healthier relationships, we hope this conversation reminds you that God often does His greatest work in the middle of life's most unexpected seasons.In this EpisodeThe biggest lessons we've learned during our first six whirlwind months of marriageHow long-distance dating prepared us for married lifeThe greatest challenges we've faced before and after saying "I do"Learning to navigate finances with different money personalitiesHow healthy communication has strengthened our relationshipOur honest conversation about having childrenWhy trusting God has carried us through uncertaintyHow we protect our marriage while sharing life publiclyThe biggest misconceptions people have about our relationshipThe surprising miracles we've experienced in our first season of marriageWhy choosing faith every day has changed the way we build our future togetherKey Takeaways✨ Healthy marriages aren't built on perfection. They're built on intentionality.✨ God's greatest miracles often happen in seasons that feel uncertain.✨ Honest communication creates deeper trust and stronger relationships.✨ Marriage is less about changing your spouse and more about growing together.✨ Faith gives you the courage to keep saying yes, even when you can't see what's ahead.Connect with Me
I was listening to episode #160 about doing a real estate open house up north and having time to listen to several podcast on the Course in Miracles and I thought it is a good time to talk about "Learning Periods".
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Are you not reaching for the higher things in God because you never realized you have been given a choice? Many times we think things have already been determined by God. But in truth, He is waiting for us to make a choice, and then He will help us get to the higher place by faith.
What if the peace, love, and wholeness you've been searching for have never been missing? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Leonardo Ramil, author of You're Perfectly Whole, You Just Forgot, to explore why we so easily lose sight of our true nature—and how we can find our way back. We talk about trust, fear, unlearning old patterns, the stories our minds create, and the simple yet profound practice of choosing love, even in life's most challenging moments. If you've ever found yourself longing for more peace or wondering how to stay grounded when life feels difficult, I think you'll find both comfort and practical wisdom in this conversation. About Leonardo H. RamilA graduate of the University of Southern California and a serial entrepreneur, Leonardo has embarked on several business endeavours spanning industries from real estate to restaurants to beauty. Founder of successful chains like Blue Mountain Bagel Company, Culinary Wraps and Advanced Sports Nutrition, Leonardo has now embarked in the services of overall wellness by becoming a teacher and facilitator of A Course in Miracles. Author of You're Perfectly Whole, You Just Forgot, Leonardo endeavours as a mindfulness instructor in guiding pupils and clients in the daily challenges of consciousness. Connect with Leonardo RamilBook Website: https://www.perfectlywholebook.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perfectlywholebook/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@perfectlywholebook Substack: https://substack.com/@leonardoramil About Anita AdamsI'm Anita Adams, your host and the founder of Joyful Journey, an organization devoted to teaching The Wisdom Way—a practice that helps individuals reconnect with their authentic selves and create lives filled with meaning, well-being, and joy. In addition to hosting the Joyful Journey Podcast, I lead transformative retreats and workshops, and offer both group and one-on-one coaching. I'm also the bestselling author of Whispers of the Soul: A Guide to Clarity, Confidence, and Joy. If you have any questions, please reach. My contact information and ways to connect with me are below. And please subscribe for updates and consider leaving a review to help others discover this podcast. Thank you!Offerings by Anita: Coaching Services: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/coaching Retreats: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/retreats 30-Day Nature Challenge: https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/nature-challenge Whispers of the Soul: https://mybook.to/Whispersofthesoul Weekly newsletter: https://joyfuljourney.myflodesk.com/joinConnect with Anita: Email - anita@joyfuljourney.caWebsite - https://www.joyfuljourney.ca/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joyful_journey_with_anita/Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anitaadamsyvr/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anita.adams.904/Book a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/anitaadams
Recorded live during the third session of the New Revelations Festival, David Hoffmeister guides listeners through a profound cinematic exploration of early American history and spiritual revolution. Set against the backdrop of the struggling 13 colonies and the drafting of the Constitution, this session explores the contrast between earthly intellect and divine devotion.Through the story of a young man named George who abandons his theatrical aspirations to become an unwavering mouthpiece for the Holy Spirit, and his interactions with the highly intellectual Benjamin Franklin, David unpacks the limitations of human ingenuity. He explains how the world we perceive is ultimately a projected illusion born from a belief in separation, and that true freedom cannot be found through the body's achievements or by battling the ego.Instead, this episode invites listeners to look beyond the distraction of worldly goals and ask one simple, transformative question: "Who is my Source?". Tune in to discover why the ultimate prison is only in the mind, and how a genuine change of heart opens the door to lasting peace and perfect love.Stay connected with our Awakening Mind Community & events:https://www.instagram.com/awakeningmind1/https://awakening-mind.org/ If you want to learn more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/eventsRecorded live at the Awakening Mind Retreat Center in Utah on the evening of July 25, 2026. Follow us on:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/DavidHoffmeister https://www.youtube.com/@LivingMiraclesFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ACIM.ACourseInMiracles Learn more about David & Living Miracles:https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/eventsLearn more about A Course in Miracles:https://ACIM.bizDavid's Spanish YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9Gw00CldPUmiu43y7fdWwDavid's Portuguese YouTube Channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@davidhoffmeisterucem
Recorded live during the second session of the New Revelations Festival, this Wisdom Talk by David Hoffmeister invites listeners into a profound exploration of spiritual awakening. David explores how our minds are often split by the ego's illusions, leading us to seek lasting happiness in the temporary forms and relationships of the physical world. He explains that true, consistent joy can only be discovered by turning inward and accessing our "source code"—the practice of deep forgiveness, which reminds us that this world is a projection and our true identity is spiritual. By unplugging from our false human identities, grievances, and defense mechanisms, we can experience the Kingdom of Heaven that already exists within us.The conversation also delves into the liberating practice of "undoing the doer". Rather than fighting the ego or trying to personally manage our own salvation, David suggests handing over the strings of our lives to the Spirit, allowing divine intuition to guide our actions. The episode concludes by setting the stage for the festival's evening cinema gathering, teasing an inspiring historical story of a man from the 1700s who fully surrendered to his inner calling and became a bright reflection of divine love.Stay connected with our Awakening Mind Community & events:https://www.instagram.com/awakeningmind1/https://awakening-mind.org/ If you want to learn more about David Hoffmeister and Living Miracles events, visit https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/eventsRecorded live at the Awakening Mind Retreat Center in Utah on the morning of July 25, 2026. Follow us on:YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/DavidHoffmeister https://www.youtube.com/@LivingMiraclesFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ACIM.ACourseInMiracles Learn more about David & Living Miracles:https://circle.livingmiraclescenter.org/eventsLearn more about A Course in Miracles:https://ACIM.bizDavid's Spanish YouTube Channel is: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9Gw00CldPUmiu43y7fdWwDavid's Portuguese YouTube Channel is:https://www.youtube.com/@davidhoffmeisterucem
What if your greatest breakthroughs aren't waiting in your mind ... but in your heart?In this deeply personal conversation, I'm welcoming back Johanna Bloom for an exploration of what happened after a Heart Healing session transformed the way Johanna relates to money, intuition, and herself.What begins as a conversation about writing and publishing unfolds into something so much deeper.Together, we're exploring the intelligence of the heart, subconscious healing + re-wiring, spirituality beyond certainty, animal communication, the gift economy, and why so many of us have been taught to trust our minds more than our own inner knowing.This episode is a conversation that explores the wisdom of your heart and invites you to discover what it already knows.In this episode, we explore:Why insight alone doesn't always create lasting transformation.The subconscious belief that kept Johanna's income capped for years.How Heart Healing and hypnosis helped release a pattern hidden beneath conscious awareness.Why the beliefs that limit us aren't always rooted in fear.The surprising role metaphors play in subconscious healing.What it feels like to experience Angelic Reiki for the very first time.The symbolism of the sparrow and the unexpected ways Spirit communicates.Growing beyond religious conditioning while honoring what was meaningful.Why silence creates space for deeper wisdom to emerge.The difference between living from the mind and living from the heart.What research is beginning to reveal about the heart's intelligence. :)How intuition becomes easier to trust when your nervous system feels safe.Why fun may be one of the most overlooked spiritual practices!Rethinking abundance through the lens of the gift economy.What becomes possible when we begin relating to one another through generosity instead of scarcity.How healing creates ripple effects that extend far beyond the original intention.Whether you're curious about hypnosis, the subconscious mind, intuition, or simply long for a life that feels more spacious, connected, and alive, this conversation offers a loving invitation to explore a different way of knowing.Because sometimes your heart already knows what your mind is still trying to figure out!
July 29, 2026 Josh. 12:1–24; Ps. 84:5-12; Prov. 20:8-10; Luke 17:11-25
As the church continues to grow, we see in Acts 5:17-42 that not everyone is happy about it. Miracles, signs and wonders abound, but the truth of Jesus Christ and the Gospel Message is under attack. As the story of the early church continues to unfold, the message to us today is the same. Truth matters and it can't be stopped. There will always be those who oppose the truth and those who hold fast to the truth may experience persecution because of it. The Apostles held to the truth they witnessed first hand and obeyed what they were asked to do, even when persecution came. You can connect with Amie on her website: https://rawandrealministries.com/ You can connect with me or order my books on my website here: https://debbiekitterman.com/ click on the store tab and choose the book(s) you would like to view under the book tab. OR on Amazon here using my affiliate links: Check out my Amazon Store front here:https://a.co/d/0fSFMjq0 D2h Podcast Books https://amzn.to/4wnk96D Podcast Equipment https://amzn.to/4u8PloC I even have other categories for my sourdough, chickens, my favorite things, and more…. check my entire storefront out here: https://a.co/d/0fSFMjq0
What makes Legacy Miracles different from every other control deck?This week we're joined by Force of Phil to dive into the history, philosophy, and evolution of one of Legacy's most iconic archetypes.Phil explains how Miracles evolved from the Counterbalance/Top era into today's post-ban world, why Miracles is fundamentally about controlling libraries instead of just controlling the battlefield, and how elite control players think several turns ahead. Along the way we discuss:The origins of Legacy MiraclesWhy Sensei's Divining Top changed everythingThe ban that reshaped the archetypeModern control versus classic controlBeanstalk, The One Ring, and today's Legacy metagameThe mental game of sequencing, timing, and predicting opponentsIf you're interested in becoming a stronger Legacy player—or simply understanding how great control pilots approach the game—this episode is packed with insights.#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #LegacyMTG #Miracles #ForceOfPhil00:00 Introducing Force of Phil01:15 The Filthy Casual Questions07:34 Wrestling, Creativity & Competition16:43 Becoming a Legacy Miracles Player24:07 The History of Miracles28:43 Why Miracles Is Different32:54 Controlling the Library37:45 Life After Sensei's Divining Top42:58 Why Control Struggles Today49:13 Beanstalk vs The One Ring56:00 Modern Legacy Control01:03:20 Building Better Miracles01:11:00 Playing Around Your Opponent01:18:45 Improving as a Control Player Timestamps
Send us Fan Mail“If all is one, why would you need boundaries?” That question sounds holy until you test it against real life: your body gets tired, your time runs out, your nervous system flares, and someone's “need” starts to feel like pressure. From Hawai‘i, we talk through the difference between love and access, and why A Course in Miracles doesn't ask us to use metaphysical ideas to override present, practical guidance. For us, that's the heart of it: love stays universal, but availability is specific, and discernment can be deeply kind.We share how the ego hijacks spirituality with concepts like “no boundaries,” turning them into self-sacrifice, superiority, or compulsive people pleasing. We unpack manipulation and guilt without making anyone wrong, and we use examples like Edgar Cayce's depletion to show why “giving” without guidance can quietly become attack on the self. We also look at a clean inner test: does your choice come with gratitude and peace, or does it come with resentment, obligation, fear, and bargaining?Then the conversation shifts into relationships and intimacy with a real dilemma: a close friendship becomes “couplehood,” but attraction is missing, old trauma gets activated, and honesty is delayed to avoid hurting someone. We break down why “I don't want to hurt them” can mask control, why attraction can't be manufactured, and how to speak truth without blaming bodies, diagnosing the other person, or trying to manage their reaction. The goal isn't a perfect script, it's integrity, consent, and communication that lets the form change without panic.If you've ever confused forgiveness with tolerating what isn't aligned, or confused spirituality with being endlessly available, this will reset your compass. Subscribe for more, share this with someone navigating boundaries, and leave a review with the hardest “loving no” you're learning to say.Support the show
What if the person who irritates you most is holding the light you've been looking for? Jennifer Hadley picks up where she left off in Chapter 13 of A Course in Miracles, where ACIM makes a claim that sounds backwards until it doesn't: we find our own light only through the people we give it to. She's candid about the years she believed certain people deserved to be punished, and that she believed she was the one to do it, and about a thirty-hour journey home from Asheville that tested every word of what she teaches. There's only one requirement for any of it, and it isn't effort. To learn more about A Course in Miracles please visit Powerofloveministry.net. For the transcript of this episode and more please visit LivingACourseinMiracles.com. We're entitled to miracles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carol McCracken walked a hard road through motherhood, faith, and brokenness. When her son was diagnosed with multiple special needs—Carol and her family struggled to find hope and stability. The journey led through strained relationships, personal battles with alcoholism, and the pain of divorce. There were years of isolation and questions of worth—moments when the words "imposter," "fraud," and "sham" felt all too real.But even in the darkest valley, Carol encountered God's mercy and restoration. Through vulnerability, surrender, and the loving embrace of her church community, she found freedom from shame and a second chance at both marriage and ministry. Today, Carol shares her raw story to remind every mom, wife, and woman that God can redeem what seems broken beyond repair—and that we were never meant to walk through struggles alone.Listen on to be encouraged by a testimony of real-life faith, authentic community, and the transforming power of God's love. If you've ever felt alone in your parenting, your marriage, or your own silent battles, Carol's story is an invitation to find hope and healing.