Podcasts about Perfection

When you're a planner and life throws you a big, rusty wrench, how do you live in the aftermath? If you're anything like us, you desire control. A perfect, beautiful calendar with everything already on it – no surprises! Maggie Smith was one of those people, too. Being ruled by predictability worked for a lot of her life – through school, marriage, children, her career – but then everything imploded when Maggie found herself divorced and there was nothing predictable about her future anymore. This episode is for those of us who live to draw the empty boxes and check them off, waking up in a cold sweat thinking about your future plans might being thrown off. Let this be your sign to let go. You'll find yourself once you get rid of the box you're living in. Watch us on YouTube here! Get this episode ad-free here! Listen to Geoffrey's album on Spotify and Apple! You can buy Nora's books on Bookshop or Amazon, or wherever you buy books. Nora is on IG, TikTok, Facebook and LinkedIn  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

French fries are one of the world's most recognizable foods, enjoyed everywhere from neighborhood diners to restaurants and street vendors around the globe. This episode explores the debated origins of French fries, how potatoes became the ideal ingredient for frying, the many styles and preparations found around the world, and why this simple dish has remained a favorite for generations. Along the way, you'll hear about regional variations, cooking techniques, popular condiments, and the enduring appeal of crispy potatoes. It's steady and consistent, with no whispering and no sudden changes, just enough to give your mind something to follow as you wind down. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from French fries, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_fries), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. — Ad-free episodes: ⁠icantsleep.supportingcast.fm⁠Have a topic in mind? ⁠Request a topic⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"It's not an accent, it's an identity."The way we speak shapes more than how we're understood—it shapes how we're perceived. Peter Novak believes the goal of communication isn't to eliminate an accent, but to communicate with greater clarity, confidence, and authenticity. As a linguist, communication coach, and expert in accent bias, Novak helps multilingual professionals communicate more effectively while embracing the identity their voice represents. In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, he joins Matt Abrahams to explore how accent bias influences the workplace, why clarity matters more than sounding "native," and the practical techniques anyone can use to communicate with greater confidence and impact.Key Takeaways:Clarity matters more than sounding native. Effective communication comes from making your message easy to understand, not eliminating your accent.Your accent is part of your identity. Multilingual communicators bring unique perspectives and strengths that should be embraced, not hidden.Activity:Focus on clarity. Record yourself explaining a familiar topic for one minute. Listen back and identify three words or phrases to emphasize and two places to pause. Record it again, focusing on clarity rather than sounding perfect, and compare the difference.Episode Reference Links:Peter Novak82. It's Not About You: Why Effective Communicators Put Others F… Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (00:52) - Accent Bias (03:55) - Accent and Identity (05:55) - Processing Fluency (08:25) - Clarity Over Perfection (10:26) - The Power of Prosody (15:33) - Speaking with Confidence (17:56) - The Final Three Questions (22:13) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.To see what Scribe could look like for your organization, head to scribe.how/thinkfast and mention Think Fast for your first month of Scribe Capture free. 

If you've ever felt the pressure to be the perfect parent, what my Italian mother taught me about parenting without perfection will remind you that love, connection, and repair matter far more than getting every moment right. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how her Regulation First Parenting™ approach helps families move beyond perfectionism to raise emotionally resilient, regulated kids. Trying to be the perfect parent is exhausting—and it may actually be making parenting harder. If you're constantly second-guessing yourself, feeling guilty after difficult moments, or wondering if you're getting it all wrong, you're not alone.This episode explores why parenting without perfection creates calmer parents, more resilient kids, and stronger family connections.Why do I feel like I'm failing as a parent?Many parents believe they have to respond perfectly every time. But chasing perfection doesn't calm your child—it overwhelms your nervous system.When you're carrying the pressure to "get it right," you're more likely to become reactive instead of regulated. Your child doesn't need perfection. They need a parent who keeps showing up with love and connection.Key takeaways:Perfectionism increases stress—not connection.You don't have to get every moment right.Consistency matters more than perfection.Can apologizing after I lose my temper help my child?Yes. One hard moment doesn't define your relationship.What matters most is what happens next. Repairing after conflict teaches children that relationships can survive mistakes, emotions can be repaired, and love remains steady.Imagine snapping during homework time. Coming back later to say, "I wish I handled that differently," helps your child feel emotionally safe instead of ashamed.Remember:Repair builds trust.Connection grows after difficult moments, too.Modeling accountability teaches resilience.Yelling less and staying calm isn't about being perfect—it's about having the right tools.Join the Dysregulation Insider VIP list and get your FREE Regulation Rescue Kit, designed to help you handle oppositional behaviors without losing it.Download it now at www.drroseann.com/newsletterDoes perfectionism increase anxiety in kids?Perfectionism often creates pressure that children absorb.When home feels like everything has to be done exactly right, kids can become fearful of making mistakes. Instead of building confidence, perfection can fuel anxiety and make it harder for children to problem-solve independently.Focus on this instead:Create emotional safety first.Celebrate effort over flawless performance.Behavior is communication.

Today, we're sharing a prerecorded conversation I had with Brian Reeder about Progressive White, a deleterious trait that is affecting many poultry breeds and varieties, particularly American Games. Unfortunately, many breeders either don't believe Progressive White is a problem or are intentionally breeding to perpetuate the trait within their bloodlines. Even more concerning, there is a movement to have American Games accepted into the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection with Progressive White encouraged within the standard. In our opinion, this would only accelerate the deterioration of the breed rather than preserve it. Following my discussion with Brian, you'll also hear a conversation I had with Tony Saville. I wanted Tony's reaction to Brian's insights and his perspective on the issue. I believe Tony's experience and opinions provide valuable insight that every serious breeder should consider. Ever since Brian Reeder and I introduced the concept of Progressive White, it has sparked considerable discussion throughout the poultry and gamefowl communities. The response has been both encouraging and controversial. Many breeders have embraced the information and are working to eliminate Progressive White from their breeding programs, while others continue to deny its existence or defend its presence. Regardless of which side they take, the conversation has certainly created ripples throughout the industry. My hope is that this episode encourages breeders to take a closer look at Progressive White and reconsider how they select and breed their fowl. This is only the beginning of a much larger educational effort. I am currently developing an article and educational program devoted entirely to Progressive White. Brian Reeder has been an invaluable resource throughout this process, helping ensure that every conclusion is scientifically sound and accurately presented. At the same time, I have been carefully studying the opposing viewpoints. I want to understand every argument made in favor of retaining Progressive White or minimizing its impact so I can fairly evaluate those claims against the available scientific evidence. So far, I have yet to encounter an argument that withstands careful scrutiny. Once I complete the Breeders Academy course on Progressive White, I'll adapt that material into magazine articles, social media content, a Master's Class presentation, and future podcast episodes. My goal is to make this information accessible to breeders at every level. Ultimately, our mission is simple: to provide breeders with the knowledge and tools they need to eliminate this harmful trait from their breeding programs and help preserve these remarkable breeds for future generations. Thank you for joining us. Now, sit back, enjoy the conversation, and judge the evidence for yourself. #PoultryBreeding #Gamefowl #AmericanGame #SelectiveBreeding #PoultryGenetics #ProgressiveWhite #GamefowlBreeding #BreedersAcademy #ChickenBreeding #PreserveTheBreed #MastersClass #BredToPerfection Make sure to follow and watch our future shows. We plan to dive deep into the world of breeding and genetics, nutrition and health management, and provide essential tips, so you too can create high quality strains.  Whether you're breeding domestic chickens, gamefowl, or various types of livestock, this show is for you.  Watch Bred to Perfection Live - Friday's at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST on YouTube - Join Kenny Troiano and guests as they explore advanced breeding techniques, poultry nutrition, health management, and genetic sustainability-all with one goal: helping you create high-quality, long-lasting strains. See ya there! Kenny Troiano Founder of "The Breeders Academy"  We specialize in breeding, and breeding related topics. This includes proper selection practices and the use of proven breeding programs. It is our mission to provide our followers and members a greater understanding of poultry breeding, poultry genetics, poultry health care and disease prevention, and how to improve the production and performance ability of your fowl.  If you are interested in creating a strain, or improving your established strain, you are in the right place.  We also want to encourage you to join us at the Breeders Academy, where we will not only help you increase your knowledge of breeding and advance your skills as a breeder, but improve the quality and performance of your fowl. If you would like to learn more, go to: https://www.breedersacademy.com

Something lives beneath the desert town of Perfection, Nevada. On this week's Monster Mondays, we're going to find out what is causing these Tremors. Find new episodes of the Film Seizure Podcast every Wednesday and a new Monster Mondays each Monday at www.filmseizure.com Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

This lecture explores the theme of fear in The Path to Perfection, examining how fear can both hinder and guide personal growth. It will discuss the different forms fear takes—such as fear of failure, judgment, and the unknown—and how these emotions can distance individuals from spiritual and personal fulfillment. The session will also highlight practical ways to confront and transform fear into a tool for self-awareness, resilience, and inner strength on the journey toward perfection. Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman presents a reflective and insightful talk centered on Shaykh Masihullah Khan's The Path to Perfection, focusing on the chapter “Love of the World.” Through a moving reading of the text and thoughtful commentary, he brings its timeless spiritual lessons into conversation with the realities of modern life. The talk offers clear, practical guidance on navigating today's challenges while cultivating sincerity, balance, and a deeper connection to what truly matters. In this series Dr. Mufti Abdur-Rahman covers the book titled, 'Essentials of Islamic Spirituality' previously known as 'The Path to Perfection'. Link to book: https://www.whitethreadpress.com/publication/essentials-of-islamic-spirituality/ At a time when the discourse surrounding Islam is generally inauthentic and shallow, The Essentials of Islamic Spirituality presents a much-needed antidote. It goes beyond simply diagnosing the spiritual ailments that afflict us; it puts forward means of eradicating them, so that we as individuals, as communities, and as an Umma can reap the benefits of a spiritual way of life. White Thread Press makes this invaluable work available in elegant and moving prose, while remaining true to its traditional origins. The result, a profound awakening of the heart, is within the reach of all. Those new to the spiritual sciences will delight in the range and profundity of the psychological and spiritual disciplines of Islam, while those already on the Path will gain new insights and perspectives. Shaykh Masihullah Khan, a renowned student of the eminent Mawlana Ashraf ‘Ali Thanawi, wrote Shari'at & Tasawwuf to pass on to future generations of Muslims the numerous benefits of his teacher's wisdom. The teachings gathered here are notes of admonition and encouragement written by a man who has walked the path to his Creator; and at their core, these teachings are sustenance for the ailing hearts and souls of our time.

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God is perfect. At the cross we see His perfect toughness in judging sin, and His perfect tenderness in forgiving sinners.  Join us as we look at the one who changes everything.... His name is Jesus.

Emily is pulling back the curtain on a massive, exciting new project she’s producing for Nike’s Global Running Head Coach, Coach Bennett, in celebration of their After Dark series. Diving into this international production has Emily reflecting on what it’s like to work within a team again after nearly a decade of being her own boss. She breaks down her go-to strategy for staying productive when the calendar gets packed (hello, timed to-do lists!) and shares a personal "story time" about conquering a tough running workout on the treadmill when Canadian wildfire smoke compromised the local air quality. Plus, Emily answers a listener question about preparing for a first marathon, offering invaluable advice on mindset, expectations, and the importance of putting in the work. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODECoach Bennett's podcast: Introducing, The After Dark Series SOCIAL@emilyabbate@hurdlepodcast@iheartwomenssports JOIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Daily Hurdle IG Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SIGN UP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weekly Hurdle Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ASK ME A QUESTION: Email hello@hurdle.us to with your questions! Emily answers them every Friday on the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us Fan MailPerfection isn't the goal—progress is.In this episode, Dr. Mel sits down with leadership coach Kevin Voisin to unpack why perfectionism keeps so many school leaders stuck. If you're a new principal or educational leader feeling the pressure to have all the answers, this conversation will help you shift your mindset from fear to growth.Together, they explore how embracing powerful imperfection leads to stronger leadership, greater confidence, and lasting impact. They also discuss personal responsibility, navigating rapid change, and why AI should be viewed as a tool—not a threat.In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why perfection is a direction—not a destination.  How embracing "powerful imperfection" helps you lead with confidence.  The mindset shift that moves you from reacting to intentionally creating your leadership journey.  How educational leaders can adapt and thrive in the age of AI. Remember: You don't have to be a perfect leader to make a powerful impact. "Perfection is a horizon—it gives you direction, but it's never the destination."  Support the showMillion Podcasts ListDownload Upside and use my code MELINDA35278 to get 15¢ per gallon extra cash back on your first gas fill-up and 10% extra cash on your first food purchase!Download Fetch app using this link, submit a receipt and we'll both score bonus points.Calling All Educators! I started a community with resources, courses, articles, networking, and more.I am looking for members to help me build it with the most valuable resources.I would really appreciate your input as a teacher, leader, administrator, or consultant.Join here: Empowered Educator CommunityBook: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Successemail: melinda@empowereducator.com

Chris Dodson, an NBA reporter for ClutchPoints, joined Sports Talk. Dodson broke down the Pelicans' Summer League journey and the upcoming 2026 World Cup Final.

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Episode 251 of the Grow Clinton Podcast features a conversation with Josh Mussmann, Owner of JT Concrete Contractors, a trusted name in construction and concrete services based right here in Clinton, Iowa.Visit JT Concrete Contractors online at https://jtconcretecontractors.com/. In this episode, Josh shares insights into the growth of JT Concrete Contractors, the importance of quality craftsmanship in both residential and commercial projects, and how local businesses like his play a critical role in strengthening our regional economy. From foundational work to large-scale projects, JT Concrete Contractors has built a reputation for reliability, professionalism, and a strong commitment to getting the job done right.Josh also discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the construction industry today, including workforce development, material costs, and the increasing demand for infrastructure improvements across the Greater Clinton Region. His perspective highlights how local contractors are not just service providers, but key partners in community development and long-term economic vitality.JT Concrete Contractors continues to be an outstanding supporter of economic development, community growth, and tourism efforts throughout the Greater Clinton Region. Their investment in local projects and partnerships helps ensure that our communities remain vibrant, accessible, and positioned for future success.We extend our sincere thanks to Josh and the entire team at JT Concrete Contractors for their ongoing support and dedication to making Clinton a stronger place to live, work, and visit.Do you have an idea for a certain topic or special guest to feature on the Grow Clinton Podcast? Email podcast@growclinton.com.Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a conversation with the people who make the Greater Clinton Region AWESOME!- Apple Music- Spotify- Amazon Music- Buzzsprout- Overcast- YouTubeFor more information about the Grow Clinton Podcast, visit https://www.facebook.com/growclintonpodcast. Have an idea for a podcast guest? Send us a message!

In this episode, Miguel Gonzalez discusses why financial flexibility is one of the most valuable qualities of a successful financial plan. Learn how adaptable budgeting, emergency savings, periodic investment reviews, and evolving financial goals can help you navigate life's unexpected changes with greater confidence.Miguel Gonzalez is a Certified Retirement Counselor (CRC) with over 25 years of experience helping individuals and families design retirement income strategies and long-term financial plans. He is the Managing Partner of Cortburg Retirement Advisors, a boutique firm focused on retirement planning, investment management, and financial clarity.#FinancialPlanning #FinancialFlexibility #CortburgSpeaksRetirement #MiguelXGonzalez #FinancialWellness #MoneyMindset #PersonalFinance #Budgeting #RetirementPlanning #FinancialFreedom #EmergencyFund #Investing #FinancialGoals #MoneyHabits #WealthBuilding #FinancialConfidence #SmartMoneyMoves #LongTermPlanning #MoneyManagement #FinancialEducationWelcome to Cortburg Speaks Retirement Podcast with Miguel Gonzalez, MBA, AIF®, CPFA®, CRC® CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MIGUEL'S LATEST PODCAST FOLLOW US ON: YouTube->https://m.youtube.com/c/CORTBURGRETIREMENTADVISORSFacebook-> https://m.facebook.com/CortburgIncTwitter-> https://twitter.com/CortburgIncLinkedIn->https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguelxgonzalez/Website: www.CortburgRetirement.comEmail:     Miguel@CortburgRetirement.com

Halfway through the year doesn't mean it's too late, it means you have a choice.In this episode, we're talking about why your reset doesn't need to be dramatic. You don't need a new version of yourself. You need consistency from the version of you that already knows what works.We dive into the power of returning to your fundamentals, creating your own "Back to Me List," and why the all-or-nothing mindset is probably the biggest thing holding you back. We also chat about minimum vs. maximum standards, why momentum matters more than perfection, and how the smallest habits are often the ones that create the biggest change.If you've been waiting for the "perfect" Monday, the "right" motivation, or a complete life makeover before starting again, this episode is your reminder that consistency will always beat perfection.Because six months from now, your life won't be different because of one massive decision. It'll be different because of the small choices you repeated every single day.2026 Notion templateRaw Reality https://rawreality.com.au/**https://rawreality.com.au/products/life-upgrade-system-notion-template**Between Us Connection Cards https://rawreality.com.au/products/between-us-cards?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=webFind us below:@rawreallity https://www.instagram.com/rawreallity?igsh=cjZlMzZsM2lva3hw@ttorisstory https://www.instagram.com/ttorisstory/@fitwithlilyy https://www.instagram.com/fitwithlilyy/Community Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/v3sbEonnywyvp1h7/

Don Forsman has 45 years of building homes and is currently building his own, which means he has never been more dangerous in a conversation about never evers and always always. He and Mark cover why you can't blame the drywaller for a bad HVAC vent, how external insulation brought wood siding back from the dead, and why precision is the goal and perfection is a trap. This one is basically a masterclass disguised as two guys talking in a sunroom. Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you're looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life. Sponsors for the Episode:  Pella Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/  Contractor Coalition Summit: Website: https://www.contractorscoalitionsummit.com/ Where to find the Guest:  Website: https://www.welchforsman.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/welchforsman Where to find the Host:  Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/  Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/  Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

In the first week of our new series, “Unfiltered,” Pastor Jeff Maness teaches on the Matthew 5:48 command to be “perfect” through the lens of grace. Jesus came to fulfill the law, something it couldn't do on its own. His grace empowers us to live godly lives, and as we grow in likeness to Christ, we are promised that He will continue the good work He began in us until it is finished on the day Jesus returns. Click here for message notes.Click here for discussion questions for this episode.Find us on:YouTube: YouTube.com/TheHarborInstagram: Instagram.com/TheHarbor_lifeFacebook: Facebook.com/TheHarbordotlifeWebsite: https://www.TheHarbor.lifeWatch/listen on The Harbor AppNew episode every week!

Travis Chappell solo-hosts this episode of Travis Makes Money, sharing hard-won life lessons from his own journey as a creator, entrepreneur, and podcast coach. He breaks down mindset traps that keep people stuck—like perfectionism, negativity bias, and emotional reactivity—and offers practical tools for building resilience, happiness, and momentum in both life and business. Through stories, analogies, and real-life examples (including a tense pickup basketball game), Travis gives listeners concrete ways to rewire their thinking for long-term success and peace of mind. On this episode we talk about: Why “done is better than perfect” and how perfectionism turns into procrastination The importance of shipping imperfect work to get real-world feedback How to hardwire happiness by revisiting positive moments and strengthening neural pathways Using gratitude and visualization to combat negativity bias and anxiety Stoic principles: external events vs. your perception and reaction Practical strategies to pause before reacting and respond in ways that serve your goals Top 3 Takeaways Done beats perfect every time. Waiting for perfection keeps you from ever launching the book, product, or podcast that will actually teach you what needs to improve. You can train your brain toward happiness. By intensifying and revisiting moments of joy and gratitude, you widen the mental “paths” that make it easier to access positive emotional states. Events aren't the problem—your reaction is. Your long-term happiness is tied less to what happens and more to the way you choose to interpret and respond, especially in emotionally charged moments. Notable Quotes “Done is better than perfect, because perfectionism is just procrastination in disguise.” “The ability to be happy or grateful in the absence of reasons to be is a superpower.” “External events are not the problem. It's your perception of them that's the problem.” Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell⁠ Twitter/X: ⁠https://twitter.com/traviscchappell⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/travischappell⁠ Other: ⁠https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors:- Visit DrinkAG1.com/TMM to get a free AG1 Travel Case with 7 free AG1Travel Packs in your Welcome Kit with your first AG1 subscription order while supplieslast.  - Go to Leesa.com for 30% OFF select mattresses (through July 12, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  - To learn more about Mode Mobile and its investor community, go to https://invest.modemobile.com/travismakesmoney -Travis Makes Money is made possible by High Level – the All-In-One Sales & Marketing Platform built for agencies, by an agency.Capture leads, nurture them, and close more deals—all from one powerful platform.Get an extended free trial at gohighlevel.com/travis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. 2 Samuel 22 Matt Freeman Download TranscriptIt's good to see you guys this morning. If you would go ahead, grab a Bible and turn to 2 Samuel 22. If you don't have a Bible, I want to encourage you to grab one of the black ones that are under the seats right in front of you. We're going to be on page 313. I'm going to put some of the extra passages and verses on the screen for us, but the bulk of our time is just going to be walking through this passage together. So, we want you to have a Bible in your hands.If we haven't met yet, my name is Matt Freeman. I get the opportunity to serve here as a lay pastor. And most Sundays you'll see me up here with a guitar in my hands or maybe playing piano and leading worship. But I am thankful for the times where I get the opportunity to teach our church family when it makes the most sense for our team. The truth is I'm usually just called in for the passages that Chet and Spencer find too difficult. But today is a little bit more in my wheelhouse.And so we're coming to the end of our time in 1 and 2 Samuel and we're bringing our study on the life of David to a close. And Chet mentioned this last week, but we have left the chronological flow of things and we've really just entered into the epilogue where the writer of 1 and 2 Samuel is just highlighting specific vignettes in David's life for us to focus in on to learn something from. But part of what's interesting here is that the books of 1 and 2 Samuel are historical narrative, meaning that they're just giving us a historical account of the people of God. And we've been tracing that through the lives of Samuel and then Saul and now David.But in this epilogue, we're given a song, which is crazy because we've been walking through all of this history, but now we're given a song. In fact, in the ESV, the title is David's Song of Deliverance. And so, it's at least curious enough for us to lean in and go, why a song? Why here? And for me, I love music. So, I'm pumped about the fact that it's a song.I listen to music constantly. I am either playing or singing all the time. People who know me well know my life is like I'm a walking musical. But music has this incredible power about it. It has the ability to make us feel things more deeply than we could without it. Just imagine your favorite movie without the musical score behind it.Imagine Jaws without the two notes getting faster and faster and faster. Imagine the opening of a Star Wars movie without the fanfare. It's just words suddenly going across your screen at an awkward angle. Think about it. Think about going to a wedding. The doors open.The bride walks in and it's just shuffling feet. Music helps us feel that moments matter. Music also helps us remember things way more easily. Some of you have a very deep bank of song lyrics. Some of those songs you wish you could forget, but you just remember songs. Let's play a game.[He prompts the congregation with a brief Bon Jovi lyric, and they sing the response in harmony.] That wasn't just melody. It was harmony. Like, also, I bet you didn't have singing Bon Jovi on your bingo card for this morning. But we could play that game all morning long. Music's also a part of how we learned. Nearly half of everything you learned in elementary school was set to a song.It's part of how we give honor and celebrate. It's why we sing happy birthday. We do the national anthem. You know, over the course of your life, music is how you got through your first breakup. Music's how you got pumped up for a game. You know that if you're at a college football game and the band kicks in, it's go time.Music helps us feel these things. And here's the reality. God created music. He beautifully and intentionally and creatively baked all of this stuff into it, and he made it important in the life of his people. Roughly one-third of the Old Testament is divinely inspired poetry. The book in the Bible with the largest number of chapters and one of the largest books in the Bible is the book of Psalms.John Piper says in the Psalms you can find 27 different human emotions and how they're given expression in relation to God. The people of God are a musical people. We're singing people. We're commanded over 50 times in the Bible to sing to the Lord. And here we are at the end of historical narrative and we're given a song. And it's not just any song.It's a song that's so important that it's not just put in the Bible once, it's in the Bible twice. We have a near verbatim replica of this song given to us in Psalm 18 that we started as our call to worship this morning. And so, knowing that God's the creator of music and knowing all that he's put into it, why do we get this song here? So at this season of David's life, after decades of war and strife and danger and hundreds of deliverances, it says that David now has rest from his enemies and from Saul. He's now a successful and powerful king. And what does David do?He worships God. In the ancient world, when earthly kings came to the end of their lives and they wanted people to celebrate their victories and conquest, they would build monuments to themselves. They wanted future generations to look at their strength, their power, their accomplishments, but not David. David doesn't say, "Look at me." He says, "Look at God." The song is not a monument to David's victories.It's a testimony to David's God. And so its placement here in the epilogue is to teach us that it's all about God. So in some ways this morning, David's going to teach us about worship. We're going to walk through this song together, and we're going to let David fix our eyes on the Lord. Hopefully by the end of it, we're going to see how this song extends to us, into our lives and into our story as well. So let's ask the Lord to help us do that.Would you pray with me? God, we know that you have intentionally placed this song in the epilogue after we've seen so much of David's story for a reason. So, I pray that you would help us let David fix our eyes on you this morning. That we would see why David worships you his whole life long. And that would extend into our story as well. In Jesus' name, amen.So, let's take a look at it together. 2 Samuel 22. Again, this is mirrored in Psalm 18, meaning it's not just David's personal song. It is meant to be a song of deliverance for all of God's people. And what we're going to see here is that this song is all about David's God, not David's victories. But verse one gets us into it. It says this:> And David spoke to the LORD the words of this song on the day when the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. (2 Samuel 22:1 ESV)It just sets the context for the song. We're not actually into the song yet. And it says that David spoke these words to the LORD. So LORD, if you're looking in your Bible, it's capitalized.It's L O R D. This is the personal covenant name of God that he gave to his people. This is Yahweh. And so David is singing this song to his personal God, Yahweh. And again, we've left chronology here. We don't know exactly when this sits in David's life, but we've read 1 and 2 Samuel, so we know a lot of things.We know the kinds of deliverances that he's been delivered from. We know at least we can go back to one of our first encounters where God delivers David from Goliath and then battle after battle with the Philistines and then from Saul. But we've also seen that once he becomes king, he's delivered from his son Absalom, who rebels against him. He goes on the run. Most recently, we looked at the rebellion of Sheba. And so David, looking back over a lifetime of deliverance with gratitude in his heart, can't help but erupt in praise to the Lord.And so let's pick it back up in verse two. We'll go through seven:> He said, “The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,> my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,> my shield, and the horn of my salvation,> my stronghold and my refuge,> my savior; you save me from violence.> I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised,> and I am saved from my enemies.> For the waves of death encompassed me,> the torrents of destruction assailed me;> the cords of Sheol entangled me;> the snares of death confronted me.> In my distress I called upon the LORD;> to my God I called.> From his temple he heard my voice,> and my cry came to his ears. (2 Samuel 22:2–7 ESV)You can just feel the language of an old, battle-worn warrior here.David has continually found his strength in the Lord. And so he reaches for every word that he can find. Look back at it. It says rock, fortress, deliverer, shield, horn, stronghold, refuge. But notice, David is not just teaching us to praise God only when life feels good and settled.He's teaching us how to praise God in the middle of every season. He remembers the waves of death, the torrents of destruction, the days when he felt alone and afraid, surrounded and desperate for rescue. And yet in all of it, he cries out to the Lord and he praises the Lord. So he praises God in the midst of his strength and in his weakness, in his victories and in his fears. In the midst of the battle and when he's been delivered, he turns all of it into worship. And let me step to the side for a moment and go into worship leader mode. Again, David's teaching us about worship. This isn't the main point of the passage, but I do think there are a couple of things that help highlight for us why corporate worship matters.Okay, first one is this. We sing to God in every season of life. So, it matters that we sing songs like that on Sunday morning. When we come into this room, we're going to sing songs of praise like we've done this morning. We have sung “Cornerstone” and “The Rock Won't Move,” high songs of praise to God. But we also need songs in the midst of pain and grief and lament.Songs like “Lord, I Need You” or “He Will Hold Me Fast.” We need songs for all of it on Sunday morning because we all come into this room in different seasons of life. And we have a God who can relate to us in all of it. So, we want those songs to be reflected.It also means that we sing to God, but also for the benefit of everyone else in the room. This morning, when our vocalists pulled the mics down and you could just hear the room singing, it was incredible. This is one of my favorite verses. This is from Ephesians 5:19. This is Paul talking to the church, giving them some instructions.It says, “Addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart.” So, we sing for God, to God, but it's also for the benefit of everyone else around us. And so, there have been times, guys, where I've walked into this room and I've been struggling. I've been hurting. I wasn't leading worship. I was just in a seat. And we start singing songs, and I'm looking at the screen and having a hard time believing the words that are up there.But I start looking around the room at my brothers and sisters, and I see them singing. I see the couple who's just lost a child. I see the marriage that is struggling. I see the brother or sister who is currently walking through a battle with sin. And they're standing, and with faith and hope and trust they're praising the Lord. Suddenly I'm encouraged because I'm looking at their faith, and I'm back to my feet and singing, which kind of makes the third point obvious. It highlights why it's important that we regularly gather and participate on Sunday mornings. It's not just enough to come into this room.God has intentionally put something in the times where we are singing to him and singing for the benefit of others that is meant to teach us how to walk the journey of faith with him in all seasons. And again, David's teaching us about worship here. We're seeing God for who he is. And then he continues back in the passage. He's going to paint this picture for us a little bit more here. He's going to use even more colorful and descriptive language for us to describe how the Lord has delivered him time and again.Let's pick it back up in verse 8:> Then the earth reeled and rocked;> the foundations of the heavens trembled> and quaked, because he was angry.> Smoke went up from his nostrils,> and devouring fire from his mouth;> glowing coals flamed forth from him.> He bowed the heavens and came down;> thick darkness was under his feet.> He rode on a cherub and flew;> he was seen on the wings of the wind.> He made darkness around him his canopy,> thick clouds, a gathering of water.> Out of the brightness before him> coals of fire flamed forth.> The LORD thundered from heaven,> and the Most High uttered his voice.> And he sent out arrows and scattered them;> lightning, and routed them.> Then the channels of the sea were seen;> the foundations of the world were laid bare,> at the rebuke of the LORD,> at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. (2 Samuel 22:8–16 ESV)The reality here is that we have such a finite capability to comprehend the glory and the magnitude and the majesty of our Creator God. And there's something about this type of poetic and metaphorical and descriptive language that just plainly saying it does not get across.Let me give you an example of this. Someone could say, “I would like to travel to my hometown in the mountains because I have a positive emotional connection with it.” That's technically clear. That's communicating information. Or someone could do this.[Sings a brief excerpt from “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”]And now what could have been a plain sentence is emotion and longing and geography and family and home. The plain sentence may be true, but the song engages us in a completely different way. And that's exactly what David's doing right here. David's not giving us a weather report. He's not saying that smoke literally came out of God's nose or that God physically flew on a cherub through the clouds. He's reaching for language that's big enough to help us picture and feel what ordinary language cannot: that when the God of the heavens and the earth chooses to move to rescue his servant, it's as if the whole world were laid bare.Plain language can tell us that God delivered David. But there's something about this type of language that helps us feel the majesty of the God who does the saving. So, David reaches for earthquakes, fire, smoke, thunder, darkness, and lightning. Because when God comes to save, he doesn't come lightly. And he continues on with some of this kind of metaphorical language. Again, he's trying to help us picture it. He continues in a similar way back in verse 17.Let's read a few verses here:> He sent from on high, he took me;> he drew me out of many waters.> He rescued me from my strong enemy,> from those who hated me,> for they were too mighty for me.> They confronted me in the day of my calamity,> but the LORD was my support.> He brought me out into a broad place;> he rescued me, because he delighted in me. (2 Samuel 22:17–20 ESV)I mean, it's just beautiful, right? It's this picture of David drowning beneath the waves, and God pulls him out and rescues him. It's similar language to what we see used to describe the Israelites coming out of Egypt: they come through the water. He rescues them.Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you were drowning? Like literally drowning. It's terrifying. I actually have a couple of these stories from growing up. So, when we were growing up, we used to go to the state park in my hometown. It's not in West Virginia; it's in South Carolina. We would go to the lake.They had this nice swimming area. There was a beach. There was a part where you could swim that was kind of partitioned off with buoys so that you knew that you could touch. And we had gone there with some friends. But out beyond the buoys, there was this dock. It was about 40 feet from the shore. And on this dock was a high dive.And so, you know, we're there with friends. It's like, let's go. All right. So, we're going to swim beyond where our feet could touch. And we're going to swim past the buoys out all the way to this dock. We're going to clamor up on the dock.And then, you know, we've seen people jumping. My friends go to jump. And so I ascend the ladder and get to the top of this high dive. And most people were just kind of jumping off. Well, I thought I'm going to do a flip. And a flip I did.And so I did that flip and then I just kept going. So guys, I hit the water and all the air left my body and my body froze and I started going underneath the water. And then my body woke up and so I thrashed to the surface and I'm screaming and crying and I'm disoriented because I don't know where I'm at. And thankfully there were lifeguards in canoes because obviously this has happened before. And so they come over to me and they pull me from the water into this canoe. And if everybody had not been watching just by the sheer sound of me hitting the water, they're watching now because I am screaming and crying.And now they've got to canoe me the 40 feet back to the shore. And you know, my friends still love to tell this story. They laugh about it all the time. They think it's super embarrassing. And I just remind them it's not a big deal. I'm sure that happens to a lot of 17-year-olds.To be fair, I was in third grade, but it was still super embarrassing, and it does come up in stories a lot. But all jokes aside, guys, there was a moment where if they're not there and they don't pull me from the water, I don't know. And that's what the king of Israel is saying. David's saying, “If not for God, if God had not pulled me from the water, I was sunk.” It's beautiful, just incredible language. And again, he's given us a picture here.He continues on. Verse 21 says:> The LORD dealt with me according to my righteousness;> according to the cleanness of my hands he rewarded me.> For I have kept the ways of the LORD> and have not wickedly departed from my God.> For all his rules were before me,> and from his statutes I did not turn aside.> I was blameless before him,> and I kept myself from guilt.> And the LORD has rewarded me according to my righteousness,> according to my cleanness in his sight. (2 Samuel 22:21–25 ESV)This is where the song gets a little difficult to process. David says, “The LORD dealt with me according to my righteousness.” And immediately we want to stop him and be like, “David, buddy, we've read the story. We've read 2 Samuel.” And again, we don't know where this falls in David's life, but we know where the writer of 2 Samuel put it after we've already read all of this mess.We know about the adultery with Bathsheba. We know about the murder of Uriah and all the chaos that ensues from that, the failures in leadership. There's deep mess that marks parts of David's life. So when David says, "I was blameless before him," it feels out of alignment to us. And part of the reason it feels strange is because we tend to only have two categories for this type of claim. Perfection or failure.So either you get it all right or you fail. You don't. You're disqualified. So when David talks about righteousness and blamelessness, we hear him claiming perfection. But that's not actually what David's doing here.David's not saying, "I never sinned." We know that he sinned. He knows that he sinned. He's saying he kept the ways of the Lord. In verse 22, it says, "I have not wickedly departed from my God." When David sinned, he repented.When Nathan confronted him over Bathsheba and Uriah, David didn't harden his heart like Saul had done. He broke before the Lord. David knew that he sinned. Psalm 51 is David's repentance from his sin. And I think that's part of why Scripture can describe David in such unique terms. Maybe you'll remember this from 1 Samuel.This is after Saul had sinned, and Samuel comes to him and says this to Saul: “But now your kingdom shall not continue. The LORD has sought out a man after his own heart. And the LORD has commanded him to be prince over his people, because you have not kept what the LORD commanded you.” The difference between Saul and David is that David repented when he was confronted in his sin. And so the righteousness here is not sinless perfection.It's covenant faithfulness. It's loyalty to the Lord. It's why David can be described as a man after God's own heart. Not because David never failed. It was because even in his failure, he kept coming back to the Lord. And that's extraordinarily good news for us: part of keeping the ways of the Lord and the decrees of God is that he has made provision for sinners to come to him.And part of how we follow faithfully is that we own it. We confess our sin to the Lord. We confess our brokenness and we repent and we turn from it. And so again, David's teaching us about worship. He shows us that the faithful life is not a sinless life. The faithful life is a repentant life.The life that keeps returning to a God who saves, to a God who gives grace. And he keeps describing that God in the next few verses. Pick it back up in verse 26:> With the merciful you show yourself merciful;> with the blameless man you show yourself blameless;> with the purified you deal purely,> and with the crooked you make yourself seem tortuous.> You save a humble people,> but your eyes are on the haughty to bring them down.> For you are my lamp, O LORD,> and my God lightens my darkness.> For by you I can run against a troop,> and by my God I can leap over a wall.> This God—his way is perfect;> the word of the LORD proves true;> he is a shield for all those who take refuge in him. (2 Samuel 22:26–31 ESV)Isn't that so good? It's what we read out loud together just a little while ago. He shows himself merciful. He saves a humble people who know that they need it. He's a shield to those who will run behind the shield to seek refuge in him.He's a lamp that lightens the darkness. This is why it's important that the songs that we sing tell us the full counsel of God as revealed in his word. We can look back at verses 8–16 and see a God who's mighty and big and in majesty and thunders and can lay the world bare, who's also merciful and gracious and patient. And so we've proclaimed with David, “This God—his way is perfect.” It's incredible. And so we're going to continue on in verse 32.And this time we're going to read a little bit larger section. And I want us to be looking for who's the main player, who's the focus of the passage. You're going to see all kinds of pictures, so many of the stories that we've already read about David, but I want you to look for who's the focus as we walk through this. Pick it up in verse 32:> For who is God, but the LORD?> And who is a rock, except our God?> This God is my strong refuge> and has made my way blameless.> He made my feet like the feet of a deer> and set me secure on the heights.> He trains my hands for war,> so that my arms can bend a bow of bronze.> You have given me the shield of your salvation,> and your gentleness made me great.> You gave a wide place for my steps under me,> and my feet did not slip;> I pursued my enemies and destroyed them,> and did not turn back until they were consumed.> I consumed them; I thrust them through, so that they did not rise;> they fell under my feet.> For you equipped me with strength for the battle;> you made those who rise against me sink under me.> You made my enemies turn their backs to me,> those who hated me, and I destroyed them.> They looked, but there was none to save;> they cried to the LORD, but he did not answer them.> I beat them fine as the dust of the earth;> I crushed them and stamped them down like the mire of the streets.> You delivered me from strife with my people;> you kept me as the head of the nations;> people whom I had not known served me.> Foreigners came cringing to me;> as soon as they heard of me, they obeyed me.> Foreigners lost heart> and came trembling out of their fortresses. (2 Samuel 22:32–46 ESV)Notice who's the most important.Who's the focus? God trains, strengthens, enlarges, makes, sets, protects, subdues enemies, and establishes David. The message is simple. David fights, but it's God who wins. This is one of Scripture's clearest pictures of divine sovereignty working through human responsibility. David acts, but God is ultimately the one who's in control of all things.And so in this song, it becomes clear who gets the glory. Who's the focus? It's God. David may be telling his story, but David's not the hero of the story. God is the hero of David's story. And David knows this.I think it's why it's included here in the epilogue. This is the king telling his people, “Look to God. He's the deliverer.” David never takes the credit. He says it's about God. This is one of the reasons why on Sunday mornings, the large majority of the songs that we sing are either about God or to God, versus what we do or what we're going to do for God.There's a place for the latter, but this psalm reinforces that if we're talking about what we've done or what we're going to do, it's all because the Lord is sovereign over all of it. We act, but he's in control. He's the one who gets the glory. And at this point, David kind of reverts back to where he was at the beginning of the song. He just explodes back into praise. Let's finish the song.Verse 47 to the end:> The LORD lives, and blessed be my rock,> and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation,> the God who gave me vengeance> and brought down peoples under me,> who brought me out from my enemies;> you exalted me above those who rose against me;> you delivered me from men of violence.> For this I will praise you, O LORD, among the nations,> and sing praises to your name.> Great salvation he brings to his king,> and shows steadfast love to his anointed,> to David and his offspring forever. (2 Samuel 22:47–51 ESV)The song ends where it began with praise, but now the praise expands. David says, “I will praise you among the nations.” He understood that the blessings of God were meant to extend to all peoples of the earth. Which is really good news for us because David was a Hebrew, and this song is in the Hebrew songbook.So it's good news that it was meant to extend to the nations because that's most of us, right? This becomes missionary theology in the New Testament. Paul quotes this verse in Romans 15, talking about the mission of God, God's glory going to the nations, going everywhere. And so this song has been driving. It's been in a slow, big build and crescendo to the finale, which is really this final verse. And so, we're going to look at the final verse again and focus in on it because there are some key words here that should really pull our minds towards covenant language.Let's look at it again. It says, “Great salvation he brings to his king and shows steadfast love to his anointed, to David and his offspring forever.” It says, “Great salvation he brings to his king.” That's the first time that word has shown up in this entire psalm: king. And we think about God establishing David as the king. It says he shows steadfast love. This is the Hebrew word hesed.We see it show up in Moses. We see it show up around 200 times in the Old Testament alone. This is God moving and working. It's a reminder of his covenant love to his people. He shows steadfast love to his anointed. We know that David's the anointed king, but the word for anointed here is Messiah. Then there's offspring.We see that it's coming through a line, and this is a throne that's going to be established forever. And these are not just random words. All of these are echoes of God's covenant with David. And so to refresh our minds for this, I want us to look back at 2 Samuel 7, where God has given this covenant to David, because I think it's going to help us see it. It says this:> When your days are fulfilled and you lie down with your fathers, I will raise up your offspring after you, who shall come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for my name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. I will be to him a father, and he shall be to me a son. And your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever. (2 Samuel 7:12–16 ESV)And here's what we know. The kingship passes to Solomon, and Solomon fulfills some of this. He does build a temple, but then he also makes some terrible decisions, and then he dies. The kingdom passes to his son Rehoboam, and almost immediately everything goes sideways. The kingdom splits, and it's never reunited.So the question remains, how will this kingdom be established forever? What kind of king can receive all of the promises of David and never lose them? What kind of son can reign forever? And as we read verse 51 and this section in 2 Samuel 7, I hope for the Christians in the room, all of the light switches have just started to turn on because it's all pointing to Jesus. The answer is Jesus. Look back at it here: “Great salvation he brings to his king.”It's the kind of king who would step off his throne and come down to his people in the greatest act of steadfast love. He comes as the one who is anointed, the long-awaited one, the Messiah. He comes in the line of David, and he comes to establish a kingdom that will last forever. Not an earthly kingdom but an eternal kingdom. This song ultimately belongs to the greater son of David. David can sing this song as a repentant king upheld by grace. But Jesus can sing it as the perfectly righteous king whose hands were truly clean, who perfectly kept the ways of the Lord, who never sinfully departed from his God, who was truly blameless.And here's the wonder of the gospel. The only king who was worthy to be rewarded for his righteousness traded places with us. At the cross, the righteous king was treated as the guilty one so that guilty people could be made righteous in him. He came and entered the storm of judgment for us. He bore the wrath that we deserved. He died the death that we should have died. And he rose again in victory as the deliverer.So this song is fulfilled in Jesus. And because it's true of Jesus, it gets to be true for everyone who belongs to Jesus. When David says, "The Lord is my rock," we know even more fully that Christ is our rock and our firm foundation. When David says, "The Lord is my fortress," we know even more fully that we are safe and secure in Christ.When David says, "The Lord is my deliverer," we relish in the fact that Jesus delivered us from sin and from death and from hell. When David says, "He rescued me because he delighted in me," we know that even more in Christ because the Father delights in the Son. And by faith, we're united to the Son. And so David writes this song about his life, but the song's not ultimately about David. It's about David's God. The story of David's life is God's faithfulness to David through every season—in danger, in deliverance, in weakness, in victory, in sin, in repentance, in sorrow, and in joy.David looks back over his life and he says, "Don't look at me. Look at the God who's been faithful." And because this song is ultimately fulfilled in Jesus, it gets to be true for us as well. The band's going to come back up, and they're going to lead us in a final song. But I want you to focus here for just a few more moments because I have a question I want to ask you and I want you to consider. If you were to write a song about your life, what would it be about?What would the lyrics be? Who would the song be about? Would it be a song that's about striving or achieving, building, trying to make a name for ourselves? Would it be a song that's about anxiety or worry or seeking to be in control or trying to white knuckle our way through life as if everything depended on us? Or would it be a song like David's a testimony that through every season God has been faithful? And the good news for you this morning is that in Jesus, this song gets to be your song.It gets to be my song. That his rescue becomes my rescue. That his refuge is my refuge. That this king is my king. And one day, every song of deliverance will roll into the new song of eternity. Salvation belongs to our God who sits on the throne and to the Lamb.So until that day, let's keep singing like David. Let every rescued sinner echo this refrain from verse 47. The Lord lives and blessed be my rock and exalted be my God, the rock of my salvation. Let's pray. God, you have been faithful and good throughout my life. Help me use every breath to sing of your goodness. In Jesus' name, amen.

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The Fat One closes out the week with another pin on the Hamp Map, a voiceletter which includes a gas report, a little Big Brother nattering, the coupon, another FUQ from the SSQD and a reminder of National Slurpee Day on Saturday. Happy National French Fried Potatoes Day.

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Unplanned Perfection: A Picnic Tale in Budapest's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-07-10-07-38-20-hu Story Transcript:Hu: Margit-sziget reggelente csendes, de most élettel teli.En: Margit-sziget is quiet in the mornings, but now it's full of life.Hu: A napfény szinte simogatja Buda és Pest közé beszorult szigetet.En: The sunlight almost caresses the island wedged between Buda and Pest.Hu: Bence és Réka sétálnak kézen fogva, piknikkosár a kezükben.En: Bence and Réka walk hand in hand, a picnic basket in their hands.Hu: Az éghajlat kellemes, a fák lombja alól madarak csivitelnek.En: The climate is pleasant, and birds are chirping from the tree leaves.Hu: Bence úgy érzi, ez lesz a tökéletes nap a tökéletes piknikhez.En: Bence feels this will be the perfect day for the perfect picnic.Hu: "Ezteni fogod a meglepetéseimet," mondja Bence mosolyogva.En: "You are going to love my surprises," says Bence with a smile.Hu: Réka nevet.En: Réka laughs.Hu: "Imádom a meglepetéseidet, még ha néha furcsák is!En: "I love your surprises, even if they are sometimes strange!"Hu: "Egy gyönyörű helyet találnak a Duna partján.En: They find a beautiful spot on the banks of the Duna.Hu: A víz lágyan hullámzik, a fák árnyékot vetnek a fűre.En: The water ripples gently, and the trees cast shadows on the grass.Hu: Bence leteszi a kosarat, majd hirtelen megáll.En: Bence sets down the basket, then suddenly stops.Hu: "Ó, a pokróc!En: "Oh, the blanket!"Hu: " kiált fel Bence, és kétségbeesetten a homlokára csap.En: Bence exclaims, slapping his forehead in despair.Hu: "Elfelejtettem a pokrócot!En: "I forgot the blanket!"Hu: "Réka pillanatra meglepődik, majd megsimítja Bence karját.En: Réka is momentarily surprised, then she gently strokes Bence's arm.Hu: "Ne aggódj," mondja.En: "Don't worry," she says.Hu: "Megoldjuk.En: "We'll figure it out."Hu: "Bence gondolkodni kezd.En: Bence begins to think.Hu: A szemét az egyik közeli padra szegezi, majd rápillant a dzsekijére.En: He fixes his eyes on a nearby bench, then glances at his jacket.Hu: Egy ötlet pattant ki a fejéből.En: An idea pops into his head.Hu: "Levehetjük a dzsekinket, és használhatjuk pokrócként.En: "We can take off our jackets and use them as a blanket."Hu: "Réka bólint, és segít Bencének kiteríteni a dzsekiket a fűre.En: Réka nods and helps Bence spread the jackets on the grass.Hu: Amikor elsimulnak, leülnek rájuk.En: When they are laid out flat, they sit down on them.Hu: Réka előveszi a piknikkosarat, és a különféle finomságokat pakolja ki: sajt, szőlő, és friss kenyér.En: Réka takes out the picnic basket and unpacks various treats: cheese, grapes, and fresh bread.Hu: Közben Bence tréfásan egy "dzseki-táncot" jár újdonsült "pokrócukon.En: Meanwhile, Bence playfully does a "jacket dance" on their improvised "blanket."Hu: "Réka harsányan felnevet.En: Réka bursts out laughing.Hu: "Ez a legjobb piknik takaró, amit valaha láttam!En: "This is the best picnic blanket I've ever seen!"Hu: " Bence megkönnyebbülést érez, hogy Rékát meg tudta nevettetni.En: Bence feels a sense of relief that he managed to make Réka laugh.Hu: Ahogy esznek és beszélgetnek, egyre inkább rájönnek, hogy a pillanat tökéletes.En: As they eat and talk, they increasingly realize the moment is perfect.Hu: Az emberek bicikliznek, gyerekek játszanak a háttérben, és a napfény melegsége minden stresszt elolvaszt.En: People are biking, children are playing in the background, and the warmth of the sunshine melts away all stress.Hu: A váratlan helyzet ellenére Bence és Réka boldogok.En: Despite the unexpected situation, Bence and Réka are happy.Hu: Réka elgondolkodva nézi Bencét.En: Réka looks at Bence thoughtfully.Hu: "Tudod, amitől tökéletessé válik valami, az nem a tervezés, hanem a társaság.En: "You know, what makes something perfect is not the planning, but the company."Hu: "Bence egyetértően bólint, és végül megérti.En: Bence nods in agreement and finally understands.Hu: A tökéletesség nem a hozzávalókon múlik, hanem azon, hogy kivel osztja meg az ember.En: Perfection is not about the ingredients but about who you share it with.Hu: A piknik végére Bence és Réka közelebb érzik magukat egymáshoz, mint valaha.En: By the end of the picnic, Bence and Réka feel closer to each other than ever.Hu: Ahogy hallgatják a folyó halk zúgását, tudják, hogy ez a nap felejthetetlen marad, minden apró tökéletlensége ellenére.En: As they listen to the gentle murmur of the river, they know this day will remain unforgettable, despite all its little imperfections. Vocabulary Words:caresses: simogatjawedged: beszorultpleasant: kellemeschirping: csivitelnekperfect: tökéletessurprises: meglepetéseimetripples: hullámzikshadows: árnyékotdespair: kétségbeesettenforehead: homlokáramomentarily: pillanatrastrokes: megsimítjafigure: megoldjukbench: padrajackets: dzsekiketunwraps: kicsomagoljagrapes: szőlővarious: különféleplayfully: tréfásanbursts out laughing: harsányan felnevetrelief: megkönnyebbüléstrealize: rájönnekbiking: bicikliznekmelt: elolvasztunexpected: váratlanthoughtfully: elgondolkodvacompany: társaságagree: egyetértőeningredients: hozzávalókonmurmur: zúgását

Their examples teach us that what makes us acceptable to God is not a life lived perfectly, but a genuine faith in Him. 

Margo is joined by artist and entrepreneur Reese Emry for a heartfelt conversation about creativity, resilience, and following the unexpected twists of life. From humble beginnings in Spokane, Washington, through adventures in Waco, Round Top, and Austin, Texas, then North Carolina and Connecticut, Reese has woven creativity into every chapter of her life—flipping a "hoarder house," opening an antique shop, building a candle business, and ultimately finding her way to ceramics. Reese shares how she's learned to trust her own timing, embrace imperfection, and let her art evolve slowly and honestly, even when it doesn't fit a tidy narrative. Margo and Reese discuss: How raising kids in a creatively infused home shapes their resilience, adaptability, and creative spirit The leap from the Pacific Northwest to Texas, opening (and later closing) a beloved antique shop in Waco to prioritize family Falling in love with ceramics, building a practice around what sells and what inspires, and living in a camper to keep the dream alive The courage to pivot, move, and explore without apology—including gap years and creative breaks Taking a chance on a booth at the Round Top Antique Show and the joy of finally connecting with the right audience Pushing back against the pressure for fast, algorithm-driven art in favor of slow, intentional creative evolution The influence of artists like de Kooning and Joan Mitchell, and finding inspiration in local makers and unexpected encounters Trusting your gut over outside perceptions of what a "clean" creative story should look like Connect with Reese: ReeseEmry.com www.instagram.com/reeseemry Connect with Margo: www.windowsillchats.com www.instagram.com/windowsillchats www.patreon.com/inthewindowsill

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Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga. We humans have shortcomings in common. Certain personal and professional imperfections—such as procrastination, impatience, and difficulty with public speaking, among others—that we naturally work to improve or manage. Maybe like me you've struggled to perfect your shortcomings only to discover that a better use of your energy might be to put them in service to self-awareness. Developing a habit of proactive personal growth identifies shortcomings without excessive self-shame and focuses on practical strategies for improvement, rather than dwelling on the weakness itself. No more “Should on you!” What if instead of focusing on what I'm not because of a standard set by someone else, I assess all I've done, accomplished, overcome, created, and become over the course of my life thus far because I learned how to fall down 7 and get up 8? What if I make up my mind to attend to projects and ideas that are achievable and meaningful to me despite my shortcomings—because I say so! Question: How are you incorporating your shortcomings to live the life you want, where you want, how you want, with whom you want, and for the reasons you want? We determine who we are, shortcomings and all! You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. AND!  Stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website during reconstruction, email me [info@quartermoonstoryarts.net] to arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as Quarter Moon Story Arts on Substack. Stories From Women Who Walk Production Team Podcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story Arts Music: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music ALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

What is the great deceptive lie of man-centered belief and practice? It is that it pridefully elevates the ability of human beings instead of seeing our need of the power of God. Paul addresses this issue in 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, showing us our inability but also the perfection of the power of God through the Lord Jesus. May we be encouraged to make much of Him and rejoice in our perfect Savior!

Episode 039 — I Let Go Of Perfection And Embrace My Wholeness A gentle reminder that you do not need to be perfect to be enough. In this episode, we release the impossible standards we hold ourselves to and embrace the wholeness that has been inside of us all along. You are complete, right here, right now, exactly as you are. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ AFFIRMATIONS • I release the need to be perfect • I am allowed to be a work in progress • I let go of comparing myself to others • I forgive myself for every time I criticized myself • I celebrate myself now, not when I am perfect • I am whole, not broken or incomplete • I embrace all of who I am • I give myself permission to rest without guilt • I am proud of who I am becoming • I am enough, not because of what I do, but because of who I am ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ TIMESTAMPS [00:00] Opening — Welcome and settling in [01:45] Settling In — Breathing and letting go [03:30] Affirmations — Releasing Perfection [05:45] Affirmations — Embracing Wholeness [07:30] Breathwork — Three deep breaths [08:15] Closing — Carry these words with you ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ #selfaffirmations #lettinggo #perfectionism #selfworth #wholeness #selflove #mindfulness #healing #innerpeace #dailypodcastDISCLAIMER

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Episode 441: Coming off America's 250th birthday, the crew talks about an eventful weekend of baseball and touches on every series. Our guy Dallas, a man who has thrown his own perfect game, had a front-row seat for Eury Pérez's seven perfect innings. Unfortunately for baseball, seven innings is all Pérez would get, and the guys go deep into the dynamics of pulling a pitcher in the middle of a perfect game. Jared lights a candle and bids farewell to several umpires who are retiring at the end of the 2026 season, including statistically the worst umpire in baseball.  Jay Hay has a whole oven full of hot nugs coming off the holiday weekend, so tap into the best baseball podcast on the web and get your hot dog condiment thoughts ready. 00:00:00 - Jared Meets His Neighbors 00:03:20 - Fourth of July Recap | What Do You Put on Your Hot Dog? 00:13:41 - Weekend Series Recap | White Sox vs. Guardians 00:16:47 - Pirates vs. Nationals 00:18:39 - Red Sox vs. Angels 00:20:49 - Cubs vs. Cardinals 00:21:47 - Orioles vs. Reds 00:22:34 - Dodgers vs. Padres 00:25:42 - Astros vs. Rays 00:28:01 - Rockies vs. Giants 00:30:08 - Royals vs. Phillies 00:31:10 - Tigers vs. Rangers 00:33:41 - Brewers vs. Diamondbacks 00:35:02 - Twins vs. Yankees 00:38:24 - Mariners vs. Blue Jays 00:41:34 - Braves vs. Mets 00:48:43 - Pulled in the Midst of Perfection 01:29:34 - Umpires Retiring at the End of the Year 01:36:41 - Award-Winning Nugs 01:42:18 - Final Thoughts NEW BID MERCH IS HERE: https://www.baseballisdead.com Trade $20 get $20 on Kalshi - https://app.kalshi.com/1r91/BID Sign Up For Our Patreon for more Baseball Is Dead Content! https://www.patreon.com/cw/BaseballisDead Discover upgraded basics, fresh styles, and more at http://mackweldon.com Plus, get 20% off your first order of $125 or more with code JARED. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 6, 2026 Hour 1. Perfection through seven and then pulled, that's baseball in 2026. England beats Mexico in wild World Cup Match. The Starting Five.

What does it really take to build a bloodline that lasts generations? In this episode of Bred to Perfection, Kenny and Nancy Troiano uncover the long-term strategies behind creating a true breeding strain of chickens and gamefowl. If you're tired of unpredictable results and want to establish a flock that breeds uniform, consistent, and reliable offspring, this episode is for you. You'll learn: How to select your ideal foundation pair ("Adam & Eve") What makes a strain "true breeding" and how to know you've achieved it Why introducing new blood can destroy your progress The power of inbreeding, line-breeding, and clan mating (when done right) How the Founder's Program can help you reach your goals faster And why patience, selection, and biosecurity are non-negotiable Whether you're just starting your journey or looking to refine your strain, this episode will give you the tools and mindset needed to breed with purpose, and leave a legacy in your poultry yard. Don't just breed birds. Build a strain. #BredToPerfection #PoultryBreeding #ChickenBreeding #GamefowlBreeding #TrueBreeding #BloodlineDevelopment #LineBreeding #SelectiveBreeding #BreedingStrains #HeritagePoultry #PoultryGenetics #BreedWithPurpose Make sure to follow and watch our future shows. We plan to dive deep into the world of breeding and genetics, nutrition and health management, and provide essential tips, so you too can create high quality strains.  Whether you're breeding domestic chickens, gamefowl, or various types of livestock, this show is for you.  Watch Bred to Perfection Live - Friday's at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST on YouTube - Join Kenny Troiano and guests as they explore advanced breeding techniques, poultry nutrition, health management, and genetic sustainability-all with one goal: helping you create high-quality, long-lasting strains. See ya there! Kenny Troiano Founder of "The Breeders Academy"  We specialize in breeding, and breeding related topics. This includes proper selection practices and the use of proven breeding programs. It is our mission to provide our followers and members a greater understanding of poultry breeding, poultry genetics, poultry health care and disease prevention, and how to improve the production and performance ability of your fowl.  If you are interested in creating a strain, or improving your established strain, you are in the right place.  We also want to encourage you to join us at the Breeders Academy, where we will not only help you increase your knowledge of breeding and advance your skills as a breeder, but improve the quality and performance of your fowl. If you would like to learn more, go to: https://www.breedersacademy.com

Presented by Lauren Stigben As a culture we are so consumed with what is in front of us. Typically, we don't “feel” an injustice or the brokenness in this world until it really hits home. Our concerns are focused on the here and now, the me and not the us. Let's reflect. I live in a nice suburb of a large city. My grass is green, and my neighbors are friendly. I live on a street that has no outlet, meaning if you don't need to be on it to come home, visit someone, or deliver a package, you would have no reason to be here. Safe. I am not thinking about theft and brokenness here very much. Last week, our neighbor rang the bell distraught. In broad daylight, someone parked in front of his driveway and stole his children's play climber from just outside his open garage. He was seeking any camera footage. Just like that, my mind wondered who would do such a thing?! I thought about safety in my neighborhood. I lamented the brokenness of a woman in a nice white SUV stealing a plastic play climber. And while my insular suburban bubble was broken, I only thought of that: my bubble, me, and my neighbor. Let's shift to work. Reflect on this, how much do you think about unemployment or underemployment? How much are you thinking about jobless rates or layoffs? How much are you thinking about injustices at work like hiring discrimination or harassment? How much are you thinking about building relationships with younger generational workers to mentor them? Are you thinking about your supply chain? Is your workplace honorable to God? Unless you are experiencing these things or you are working very specifically in a field that addresses these issues, my guess is you are not thinking about them much at all. They may never cross your mind, or perhaps you simply make a nice donation to a charity that works for a cause. The list of brokenness spans much greater than my mentions here. As a reminder, this all started with Adam and Eve. Perfection turned to multiplied pain, dissonant desires between men and women, pain, and sweat. It moved to jealousy and murder with Cain and Abel, and on it multiplied. Adam and Eve were created in God's image, and so are we. And this sin caused our God to lament! God saw violence and corruption that really grieved God. And the Lord regretted that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him to his heart (Genesis 6:6). We are made in his image, and if lament is modeled by God himself, this should be a strong indication that this is his plan for us too. We need to care about the things God cares about and this extends beyond our immediate needs. He calls us to see things like Jesus did, through a lens of loving him and loving our neighbors. As I have shared before, this extends into our workplace. As ambassadors for Jesus at work, lament is one way we can shine the light of Christ in dark times. The simple act of engaging in and acknowledging brokenness can open the door for you to share how your lament is brought to God because you trust him even when things seem like they cannot get any worse or better. This takes both a level of micro and macro engagement and very good listening. At a micro level, perhaps you learn someone is dealing with a significant challenge in your workplace. I mean, let's face it, life is lifey! Issues can range from death of a loved one, health, marriage, prodigal children, caring for an elderly parent, and many more! Or it could be an issue of someone not feeling like they fit in at the office. Perhaps you know someone who has been out of work for a longer period. Jesus was our best model of the micro level lament for others. He saw each individual in their need. Think about the compassion he showed the woman who was so desperate in her illness that she crawled through crowds in the dirt just to touch the fringe of Jesus' garment. He stopped as he was on his way to be part of someone else's lament over a sick and dying young girl. Clearly the woman believed Jesus could heal her, but think of the years before that moment. The lament she must have cried with in her personal pain and loneliness. He met the grief and lament of his dear friends Mary and Martha when their brother and Jesus' friend Lazarus passed away. In John 11:35 we read, Jesus wept. In Romans 12:15 we are told to weep with those who weep. Sometimes we are called to lament over the sin of another person. We cannot change them, but we can cry out to God about their brokenness and trust that can redeem anything. Jesus lamented over the heart of the rich young man who was unwilling to give up his possessions to follow him. In Mark 10:21, we read Jesus looked at him and loved him. Sometimes when we see people who are stuck in patterns of sin, believers or not, it is fitting to cry out to the Lord. God, how long will so and so keep on in their sin? God, when will you call so and so to follow you? Ultimately, we need to trust God to move in a sinner's heart. What about macro engagement? In this sense I am talking more about issues facing groups of people. Perhaps it is a large issue at your workplace like fear of a layoff that is buzzing around the proverbial water cooler. But, more often, we are engaging in conversations that shape our local, national, and global communities. All this can be polarizing and choosing what to lament is simply impossible sometimes because there is so much brokenness to choose from! David's lament to God about the wicked in Psalm 10 is fitting even today. Some selected verses from this Psalm read: “Why, O' Lord do you stand far away? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble? In arrogance the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised. For the wicked boasts of the desires of his soul and the one greedy for gain curses and renounces the Lord. In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him, all his thoughts are “There is no God.” (Psalm 10:1-4). His mouth is filled with cursing and deceit and oppression; under his tongue are mischief and iniquity. He sits in ambush in the villages; in hiding places he murders the innocent (Psalm 10:7-8). The Psalm is further filled with words like helpless, crushed, forgotten. I encourage you to read Psalm 10 in its entirety. Jesus even lamented over the people in his day in Matthew 17:17. O faithless and twisted generation, how long am I to be with you? How long must I put up with you… (Matthew 17:17). Nothing is new. How long will we be dealing with the evil in this world Jesus promises us in John 16:33? The short and disconcerting answer is until Jesus returns. In the meantime, how can we share grief together over some of these heavy broken issues? How you express your deep concern and grief about these macro issues can shape how people view you at work. Do you engage in the latest rhetoric on the news, or do you point out the root causes of the issue at hand, and explain that you pray for these things? Do you perhaps suggest action? For example, if your community deals with homelessness and food insecurity, are you talking about it or taking action to help your colleagues be part of the solution. Perhaps you suggest serving at a local shelter or doing a food drive. Taking action can be one of the most loving things you can do! One of our prayer leaders here at The Christian Working Woman takes time each month to pour into a community of elderly who don't have a lot of resources. They deal with loneliness and other insecurities. Just the time she spends brings them hope and love that many don't have from family. This is also something she can share with her colleagues! What about when you simply don't have the words or actions? Some of the challenges today are way too big for us and we may not know what to say, let alone what to pray or do! Take heart. Romans 8:26 reminds us, In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans (Romans 8:26). We can feel this heaviness in our body—a tightness in our chest, shoulders, and headaches. It can even be so heavy the injustice makes us angry. These feelings rise up that you may want to call righteous anger. Remember, only God can judge and provide ultimate justice! We simply are not made as superheroes, and try as we may, we can't separate from the feelings we have to address something in a loving and Christ honoring way. Sometimes lament can be fiery—a direct complaint to God. He wants to hear this too! We simply may not understand why God isn't moving like Habakkuk. In Habakkuk1:1-4 we hear the prophet lament, O Lord, how long shall I cry for help, and you will not hear? Or cry to you, “Violence” and you will not save? Why do you make me see iniquity, and why do you idly look at wrong? Destruction and violence before me; strife and contention arise. So, the law is paralyzed and justice never goes forth. For the wicked surround the righteous; so, justice goes forth perverted (Habakkuk1:1-4). In both the micro and macro situations we face at work each day, we need to humbly seek God and know he will work all things for our good and for his glory in due time. Lament allows us to unburden our hearts to God and remember we are from God and the whole world lies in the power of the evil one (1 John 5:19). Our hope needs to be set to eternity when Jesus returns to restore his Kingdom! He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away (Revelations 21:4). Until this glorious day, we can lean into lament but also trust God to move in his ways, all the while praising him for his goodness! These are practical, God-given actions that have been given to us. What does practical lament look like? Start with the Psalms. I have talked about some of them today, but others to reference are Psalms 44, 60, 123, 79, and 94. Of course, this is not exhaustive. These are some of my favorites. Read these out loud. Put them into your own circumstances or words. Some even suggest writing your own lament. Take out a pen and paper. Write what you are feeling to cry out to the Lord. Next, express your trust in the Lord. Like David, can you say, “The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?” God is bigger than anything you are lamenting about. God, I trust you! And finally, praise God for his goodness! When things are heavy, I love writing down all the ways God has provided for me. God, I praise you! I hope this can be a reminder that we can lament about the small and big stuff. God is in it all, and he wants to hear from you!

You tell yourself your standards are what made you successful.And maybe they did.But what if the thing driving your excellence is now quietly limiting your leadership?If you've been delaying decisions, overthinking every move, rewriting the same email five times, waiting until your work is "ready," or carrying the constant pressure to get everything right... this episode is for you.Fernanda explores the neuroscience behind perfectionism, why it has nothing to do with ambition and everything to do with survival wiring, and how leaders can separate excellence from the exhausting need to be perfect.You'll discover why perfectionism isn't a personality trait, but a neural architecture that can be rewired, and why doing so is one of the most important leadership upgrades you'll ever make.In this episode, you'll learn:Why high standards and perfectionism are neurologically differentHow your brain can mistake imperfection for dangerWhy perfectionism was once adaptive, and why it may now be costing you opportunitiesThe hidden leadership costs of delayed decisions and waiting for certaintyWhat Simone Biles teaches us about genuine excellence under pressureHow your anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) influences perfectionist thinkingWhy perfectionism exhausts your brain even when you're producing exceptional workThe neuroscience behind recalibrating your brain's relationship with mistakesPractical ways to separate excellence from fear without lowering your standardsThe goal isn't to lower your standards.It's to remove the threat response that's been attached to them.The leaders who create the greatest impact aren't the ones waiting until everything is perfect.Your Next Steps:Watch the Free MasterclassIf success still feels heavier than it should… this masterclass will help you understand why.Watch The Rewired Method™ in action How we help women executives end burnout and build sustainable success in less than 90 days...I recorded a step-by-step training for you here: The Sustainable Success Plan for Executive Women LeadersExplore The Rewired Woman™https://therewiredwoman.com/Follow on InstagramConnect on LinkedInCorporate Partnerships & Leadership Programshttps://rewiredglobal.com/corporates/

Most artists and entrepreneurs want to follow a linear path - they think success means reaching a specific goal. Ryan Hill's journey proves the opposite: adaptability, curiosity, and following your impulses are the true markers of a fulfilled career. From a vibrant career in producing and education to shaping iconic events like Hamilton's opening nights, Ryan reveals how embracing change and trusting your instincts can lead to extraordinary milestones - and endless new beginnings.Join our Patreon for ad-free early access to episodes, exclusive discounts, weekly Q&As, and so much more. Visit https://www.patreon.com/CreativeRiskPodcast today!Submit your story to Raw & Rising, the mini-series spotlighting hustling creatives—those self-producing, diversifying their income, and tackling challenges head-on. Visit www.artists-strategy.com/creative-risk to pitch your story today. —Thanks for listening!Join our email list for our weekly newsletter with deep insight on our personal artistic journeys: www.artists-strategy.com/signupSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-risk/id1706381310Subscribe on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5hzvD8HgCjOo1NcA5zBDN4?si=404a2369523a45cbFollow Us on IG: www.instagram.com/creativeriskpod/Follow Us on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@creativeriskpod— “CREATIVE RISK”, is a new podcast hosted by actors Joshua Morgan and Mike Labbadia of Artist's Strategy where they explore all things art, entrepreneurialism and everything in between. The acting industry is more volatile and competitive than ever before, therefore the artist must evolve in order to take radical ownership over their creative businesses. Each episode, Mike and Joshua will get raw and unfiltered, giving hot takes and cutting edge strategies on how to build a sustainable career in the arts.

Join Ericha Van Brimmer as we talk about finding your style of hospitality, what works for you in your current stage of life, and how that will naturally change over time. Her advice: think through who your guests are and how to bless them, starting with your family first. She encourages us to remember that hospitality is a way of life, not a performance, and that your hospitality "muscle" grows over time as you practice it. Perfection isn't the goal, loving people is. We're so glad you're here! Visit www.comeoverfordinner.com for recipes, product links, and more!

Sterling is back with a post-primary episode packed with updates, post election reflections, and how staying connected to the "bright lines" in your values and your local communities is more important than expecting perfection in politicians and the people around you. Mentioned in the episode:​Political Witch​Spirit Says Kickstarter​Beyond the Veil​Community Coven on Patreon ​Get on Sterling's email list

Viktor Hovland is back in the winner's circle after an emotional playoff victory over Scottie Scheffler, and Gary Williams explains why Hovland's relentless pursuit of improvement makes him one of golf's most compelling players.Also on today's show:- Gary's thoughts on Hovland's comeback victory and the pursuit of perfection- Scottie Scheffler's incredible 2026 consistency despite another runner-up finish- Josh Carpenter (Sports Business Journal) joins Gary in studio to discuss the PGA TOUR's proposed Championship Series, media rights, sponsorship demand, TV ratings, LIV Golf, and what comes next for professional golf.- Farah O'Keefe, the NCAA Individual Champion and Annika Award winner, joins live from Ireland ahead of the Arnold Palmer Cup to discuss her incredible season, representing Team USA, team competition, and what she's learned from Arnold Palmer's legacy.- A look ahead to the Arnold Palmer Cup, U.S. Senior Open, and Underrated Golf.- Gary closes the show with a heartfelt tribute to longtime 5 Clubs team members James McCoy and Carrigan Santa Ana as they begin new chapters.5 Clubs airs Monday-Wednesday on Golf Channel and SiriusXM PGA TOUR Radio (Channel 92).Subscribe for daily golf analysis, exclusive interviews, and the biggest stories from across the game.FOLLOW 5 Clubs: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/5clubsgolf/X: https://x.com/5ClubsGolf Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/5ClubsGolf/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@5clubsgolfWant to wear Gary's Peter Millar fits from the show? Head to the link below and pick up the latest styles for on and off the course.https://www.petermillar.com/d/men#Golf #PGATour #ViktorHovland #GolfChannel #5Clubs

Success is often portrayed as a straight path marked by perfect grades, ideal circumstances, and flawless execution. Dr. Cortez Lewis' journey proves otherwise. From growing up in a small Arkansas town and navigating academic struggles to overcoming unimaginable personal loss while pursuing his optometry degree, his story is one of resilience, faith, and unwavering determination. […]

Become more profitable in just 5 minutes per week with the Profitable Musician Newsletter. Sign up at http://profitablemusician.com/join In this interview, Bree sits down with Leslie Baylis Davis to discuss her journey as a musician, vocal coach, and entrepreneur. Get actionable insights on building confidence, creating multiple income streams, and finding your authentic voice at any stage of life.Leslie's path from childhood music dreams to launching her own YouTube channel and vocal coaching businessOvercoming perfectionism and embracing authenticity in music and performanceStrategies for balancing family life, career pivots, and building authority as an artistThe importance of true fans versus vanity metrics and practical ways to grow your audienceHow to integrate your story and unique skills into a profitable, multi-faceted creative careerBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

(Note: This episode originally ran on September 9th, 2025) What do kids learn when they hear “fat” used like an insult? And what do we say when they turn that word on themselves? In this episode, we talk about how to name fatphobia, challenge it, and model true body respect at any size. Back-to-school season often brings comments about weight, growth, and how bodies “should” look. For parents of tweens and teens, it's a critical time to talk about body image, confidence, and how kids feel in their own skin. Model and body activist Tess Holliday shares what it was like growing up in the South, taking up space, and parenting through shame. Later, author and journalist Virginia Sole-Smith offers practical ways to push back on harmful beauty standards and make space for more honest conversations at home. Whether you're unpacking what you grew up hearing or just trying to find the right words, this conversation is a place to begin. Raising Us is hosted by Elise Hu, an award-winning journalist and mom of three, known for her warm, candid approach to tough conversations. Each week, she breaks down big questions families are facing, with help from expert voices and real-life stories. Key Takeaways: “Fat is just another way to have a body.” Reclaiming the word fat helps kids build respect, not shame. “Perfection isn't the goal. Showing up is.” Modeling body acceptance starts with honesty. “If we don't talk about fatphobia, kids will believe the dominant story.” Silence reinforces bias. Conversation builds empathy. New episodes every Tuesday: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AKidsCo Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-us-a-parenting-podcast/id1552286967 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2bIRVxM8hbriNxydkSv6VG Or wherever you get your podcasts.

Step into Episode 217 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with Laura, founder of Laura's Gourmet — a woman-owned, Arizona-based granola brand that went from a "happy accident" recipe to 22 years on the shelves of AJ's Fine Foods, Whole Foods, and United Airlines Hawaii flights. From culinary school career changer to food service powerhouse, Laura's journey is a masterclass in trusting your gut, asking for what you want, and never saying no to an opportunity you haven't tried yet.This conversation goes deep on what it really takes to build a certified gluten-free, kosher, chef-driven food brand — navigating FDA compliance, retailers, food service platforms, and now launching an entirely new product category with CounterCool, a lightweight, collapsible aluminum counter rack born out of a real need Laura had as a private chef. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a food lover, or someone figuring out your next chapter, this episode is packed with honest insight, humor, and momentum you can use.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:14 - 1:55) Welcome to EP217, Book Promo & Introducing Laura(1:56 - 5:26) Origin Story: New Jersey, Tech Career, and an Entrepreneur Mindset from Day One(5:27 - 8:48) Finding the Kitchen: From Paris Study Abroad to Culinary School & Celebrity Cuisine(8:49 - 13:22) The Food Philosophy: Slowing Down, Appreciating Your Meal & the Fuel vs. Enjoyment Debate(13:23 - 15:29) Laura's Gourmet Origin: The Happy Accident That Started With a Magazine Recipe(15:30 - 21:27) Getting on the Shelf: Stalking AJ's, Meeting Eddie Basha & 22 Years of Partnership(21:28 - 27:05) Granola 101: What It Is, How It's Made & the Simple Ingredients That Set Laura's Apart(27:06 - 32:30) CounterCool: The Patent-Pending Kitchen Tool Born from a Private Chef Problem(32:31 - 38:38) Savory Toppers, Clusters, Flavors & Where to Buy Laura's Gourmet Products(38:39 - 41:33) Wellness Routines, Saying No, and Leading with Love as an Entrepreneur(41:34 - 46:07) Rapid Fire: Bon Jovi, Appalicious, Granola Shots & South Mountain Trail Runs(46:08 - 46:31) Closing Thoughts: 22 Years in Arizona and the Community That Made It Possible

What if our Christian journey isn't about trying harder... but trusting deeper?This week, Pastor Brody Conner reminded us that our hope has never been found in our own perfection—it has always been found in His.Because of Jesus' finished work, our spirits have been made perfect, and by His grace, He continues transforming our minds, renewing our souls, and leading us into the life He designed for us. His perfection is more than enough.Listen today! We believe it will encourage your faith and deepen your understanding of the finished work of Christ!

"It's never gonna be right. It's gonna be good enough to get started. You have enough to get started — just get started."Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! In this Alumni Spotlight episode, host Dan Irvin sits down with Chris Jackson — a speaker and consultant building his business from the foundation up, getting ready to land his first paid gig in this chapter of his career. And the message he's building on is one every listener needs to feel, not just nod along to: momentum, breaking the inertia of the start, and getting comfortable with an ugly start.Chris's favorite analogy says it all — spaceships burn most of their fuel breaking gravity, not cruising through space. He and Dan unpack how perfectionism keeps speakers grounded, how the Speaker Bureau intake (plus some smart AI brainstorming) finally gave Chris clarity on his niche — helping high-performing dentists shift from clinician to CEO — and the proposal he sat on for weeks despite knowing every single decision maker by name. He just wouldn't pick up the phone. If you've ever been the dog sitting on the nail, this one's for you.Then there's the story that gave both of them goosebumps: 19-year-old Chris bombing his first tour at Atlanta's Cyclorama, until an older gentleman shook his hand, told him to slow down, and gave him a five-dollar tip — his first paid speaking gig and the feedback that launched a lifelong study of the craft. It pairs with the harder lesson that came later: someone told Chris he sounded "too motivational," and he let it shrink him until speaking wasn't fun anymore. The takeaway? Take the feedback that serves your mission, and let the rest go.Whether you're frozen at the starting line or sanding down your voice to fit someone else's idea of you, this episode will get you off the nail and into motion!You'll learn:Why breaking gravity takes most of your fuel — and what that means for starting your speaking businessHow perfectionism disguises itself as preparation (and keeps your talk grounded)Get Your 15 Minute Speaker Business AssessmentFind Chris Jackson on InstagramCalculate Your Speaking Fee Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifyHow the Speaker Bureau intake questions gave Chris real clarity on his clinician-to-CEO topicUsing AI as a brainstorming partner, not a do-it-all machine — and why mastering one tool beats drinking from the tech fire hoseWhat private equity did to dental service organizations, and the pain point Chris solves for dentistsThe "too motivational" feedback that almost cost Chris his voice — and what it taught himHow to tell the difference between feedback worth taking and feedback worth letting goThe Cyclorama story: a stranger's $5 tip that became a first paid gig and a turning pointWhy Chris knew every decision maker for his first proposal — and still wouldn't make the callWhy momentum is a decision, not a feelingAnd much, much more!Episode Resources:Get Your 15 Minute Speaker Business AssessmentFind Chris Jackson on InstagramCalculate Your Speaking Fee Subscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on Spotify"Do the thing that you fear the most. Make the phone call, send the proposal, show up. When you show up for yourself, that's when the magic happens."---Sitting on your own nail right now? Stop waiting for perfect and take the first step. Grab a free 15-minute Speaker Business Assessment at thespeakerlab.com/SBA — a real look at where you are and what to do next.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Motherhood has never come with more information, advice, and expectations than it does today. Every scroll through social media offers another parenting expert, another strategy, and another reminder of what we "should" be doing. While access to information can be helpful, it can also leave us feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and wondering if we're ever doing enough.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Morgan Cutlip explores the invisible mental and emotional load that so many moms carry. From managing household responsibilities to regulating emotions, coordinating schedules, and trying to create the perfect childhood, the pressure can feel relentless.We discuss why comparison is a natural human tendency, how expectations formed throughout our lives can quietly shape our parenting, and why unmet expectations often become the roots of resentment. Dr. Morgan shares practical ways to have honest conversations with your partner about parenting pressures and the frustrations that keep surfacing.One of the most meaningful parts of this conversation is the idea of choosing a parenting anchor. Instead of trying to excel in every area, what if you focused on one thing that matters most in this season? Having an anchor gives us something steady to return to when the noise and expectations start pulling us in every direction.Most importantly, this episode is an invitation for moms to share their real stories. When we talk honestly about the challenges, frustrations, and growing pains of motherhood, we help other women realize they are not alone. The more we pull back the curtain on the realities of parenting, the less power shame, guilt, and comparison have over us.If you've ever felt weighed down by the mental load of motherhood, struggled with unrealistic expectations, or wondered if everyone else has it figured out, this conversation is for you. In This Episode We Discuss: The three zones of energy: physical, mental, and emotional Why emotional labor is often the most draining part of motherhood How information overload is making parenting feel harder Expectations, resentment, and relationship challenges after becoming parents Practical conversations couples can have about parenting pressures Choosing a parenting anchor for your current season The concept of intensive mothering and the guilt it creates Raising resilient kids without burning yourself out The power of sharing authentic stories and supporting one another Connect with Dr. Morgan Cutlip:  Website: Dr. Morgan Cutlip  Instagram: Dr. Morgan Cutlip | Mental Load, Marriage and Motherhood (@drmorgancutlip) Links Mentioned:  A Better Share: By Morgan Cutlip [book] Love Your Kids Without Losing Yourself [book] The MomCo [mom ministry] Better Share  [quiz] Motherhood Reflection Guide [pdf] Related Episodes: Unpacking Moms' Mental Load :: Dr. Morgan Cutlip [Ep 503] From Overwhelmed to Anchored: Replacing the Lies of Motherhood with God's Truth :: Erica Gwynn [Ep 544] Organize Your Mental Load  :: Laurel Denise [Ep 444] Featured Sponsors:  LifePro: For a limited time, our listeners can get $20 OFF the Waver Vibration Plate plus Free Shipping with code [DMA] at lifeprofitness.com Square: If you're starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at square.com/go/dma. Run your business smarter with Square. Get started today. Green Chef: Head to Greenchef.com/50alone and use code 50alone to get fifty percent off your first month and then twenty percent off for two months.