Podcasts about Pretense

In this episode of The Art of Living Big, Betsy discusses the concept of relationship deflation, where connections gradually lose emotional engagement without any overt conflict or drama. Do you feel expanded or deflated after your relationship interactions? Betsy also touches on how to handle the end of relationships gracefully while staying true to one’s own path and growth. Last but not least – Betsy has collected your questions so stay tuned for an upcoming Q & A and continue to ask more on the socials. Transcript  Welcome to The Art of Living Big, where we explore how to live intentionally and with more joy. I’m Betsy Pake, your host, master, coach, and creator of the Navigate Method. Here to help you listen in to your true desires, elevate your standards, and live life to the fullest. Now, let’s go live big. Hi everyone. Welcome to the Art of Living Big. If you’re new here, welcome. I haven’t posted in the last couple weeks. It’s been really, really busy here, and , I had to prioritize self-care, I think in all of this. You know right now if you live in the United States, you might be feeling what I’m feeling, which is just a lot of heaviness and I think confusion and grief and overwhelm, and , it feels like, how could this be real? What’s happening? Ugh. It’s really heavy. And so if that’s where you are, that’s where I’ve been to. And so I decided certain things were just gonna. Go on hold. And I think that’s okay as we get our bearings. And I needed to put the things that were most important. You know, our clients put them first and have space and energy for them, and I think I’ve been really successful in doing that, but it made me not overhear on the podcast. So I’m excited to be back today and to have some space to be able to talk with you. , Over on Instagram, I’ve been getting just so many messages about the videos that we’ve been doing over there, and I think that sometimes it can be really helpful to have words to understand. What we are feeling in our body. , I don’t think I’m saying anything over there that people haven’t felt, but they just didn’t know how to dissect it or how to translate it maybe into language. And so , I’m pleased that I’m able to do that over there. And so today I wanted to talk about something and I think it’s something that happens inside relationships. , Typically when they’re ending, and this doesn’t just have to mean a romantic relationship, I think it can mean a lot of relationships. , I’m noticing it right now in several of my relationships, and it’s not a bad thing. It just is a thing. And I think that if we are feeling it, likely the other person is feeling it, to some , extent too. So it’s not like when you’re fighting, I’m thinking about the relationships I have that are ., I call it like closing the loop. It’s just, there’s no big disagreement or marker that says like, this is no longer working. It’s just sort of deflation. That’s how it feels to me. I was thinking the other day, I had an interaction with somebody and I was like, you know what?, I’m done showing up when the other person isn’t showing up. . It’s like they reach out ’cause they want connection, but , they’re not actually available to show up and do the work of being in relationship. You know, whether it’s a friendship or a romantic relationship or anything. I don’t think it matters. But I noticed this the other day and I was like, you know what? No hard feelings. I’m not mad., I just don’t feel anything. It feels like a deflated balloon. And in some aspects I think this can be a. , Relieving feeling. , It’s this feeling of like, why am I even here? , , why am I putting any energy into this at all? What’s the point of the interaction? And so I wanna talk about that moment a little bit today because it is information, , and as we move forward and make decisions about our life and what’s right for us and what’s not right for us. Every piece of interaction or feeling or acknowledgement is information, and that helps us to have discernment so that we know how we want to move forward. A couple years ago. I was at an Abraham Hicks event, a live event, if you are familiar with Abraham Hicks. If you’re not, you can go just search through my podcasts. And I did a couple episodes describing what this is, but I went and saw Abraham Hicks. I think this is where I heard this it, or it was right around that time that I heard this on one of the many recordings of Abraham Hicks that you can find on YouTube. And what they said was, when you’re in a relationship. You are not, and of course Abraham Hicks said this much more eloquently than I’m going to. But it’s not just a relationship with the two of you. Like you think you’re in a room with the person you’re in a relationship with, and it’s you and them, but really it’s about you and your higher self, your inner knower. , That’s who you have to have the relationship with. You have to be so clear on who you are and what you want and what you stand for and all of those things. And they do too. And when you do that, it becomes clear if there is a relationship here at all. Otherwise you just become disinterested. And I remember that component of it is like, it’s not that you’re mad or sad or glad or whatever. There’s like a disinterested. The other night when I experienced this, I was like, this is what this is. It’s a deflation. It is. I’m so aligned with my inner knower that , being even in the room with the other, , it’s like you don’t want anything bad for them. You just are done putting any energy there at all. And I think that many times when we are frustrated. With somebody and we’re in a relationship. And when I say relationship, I’m gonna keep saying this. It could be friendship. So it could be friendship, it could be, , romantic relationship, right? But when there is frustration, right? When you’re like, oh my God, will you just listen to me? Or why don’t they see it the way I see it? All of that, when you’re frustrated, frustration, I think still has hope, like frustration carries an element. Of activation, right? Where you’re explaining or hoping or trying to be understood. , Frustration says , maybe if I say this differently or if I try one more time, or if I show up a little bit differently, like they’ll finally get it. They’ll finally get my perspective. And honestly, I may be wrong, but I know for myself, I don’t need somebody to agree with me. I really don’t, but I need them to step forward to try to understand my perspective. And if I don’t get, that’s where the disconnect is. It’s not when they’re just trying to convince me that I’m wrong. There’s frustration in that for me because there is still hope that they will step forward , and meet me where I’m at. Deflation I think is totally different. , I think happens when our nervous system just says, you know what, there is nothing left here to work with. , There’s nothing, there’s no charge. There’s no activation, there’s no fighting. There’s just a, like a disinterest. Going back to what Abraham Hicks says, you’ll just be like, I’m just not interested. , I just don’t care. And that is when your body says, oh, like this is totally empty. And I think that deflation happens a lot in relationships where there isn’t a lot of harm. And I’m gonna explain what I mean. I think that deflation can’t happen when there’s a lot of activation, when there’s a lot of harm, when there’s a lot of feeling of , I need you to see me and you’re not seeing me. I don’t think deflation can happen in that environment. I don’t think it happens when there’s yelling or, , obvious emotional abuse or anything like that. I think it is really subtle, and this is how come, I think sometimes we see this a lot in friendships because they’re less charged. So like when things just kind of fizzle out. And so I think , the shift here is when one person is speaking from something that is, I’m gonna say like important or meaningful to them, like it has meaning and the other person responds with. Really surfacey or a subject change or logistics, , it’s nothing hostile. , It’s not that person like shaming or blaming or fighting. None of it is loud, but nothing actually meets what was said and over time. This takes a lot of time, I think, but over time our nervous system starts to track this pattern. Like I speak, I, share something, right? Which that is relationship I share and I am met. So I share something and it’s just , goes nowhere, right? Like it just gets overstepped or bypassed or whatever, and eventually your nervous system stops. Reaching, it stops reaching for connection with that person because what you’re getting, your nervous system registers is not okay or not really holding any kind of attention. I think that is when deflation happens and when that happens, I think it can be really confusing. And again, I see this a lot with friendships because there’s not the same. I’m gonna say it this way. , There is an opportunity for that there to not have the same emotional charge. Sometimes there is, especially if you’ve had a friend for a long, long time. But most people have been taught that relationships end because of a conflict, like somebody did something wrong or there was a line that was crossed or something really dramatic happened. But I think deflation happens. When your nervous system is just so tired of not being met, that it just disengages and loses interest, and then the person starts thinking like, why am I even here? It’s not anger or contempt or any of those things. I think it’s a level of clarity. It’s really a realization, right, that this person is seeking. Connection without meeting me in a relationship. So the good news about all of , this is really a moment, I think, where boundaries become possible. And it doesn’t have to be some dramatic boundary. It doesn’t even have to be verbalized if you don’t want. It’s not a big confrontation. It is just a line in the sand that says, I’m done explaining. I’m done stepping up to meet you in a fault. Pretense of relationship and bonding. I am gonna make a decision to stop responding. It’s not that I want anything bad for you, it is just a level of alignment. And , I talked about discernment, it being a level of discernment, but going back to what? Abraham Hicks was saying, I think this really applies. It is this moment where you’re so aligned with who you are and what you want and what you stand for, and how you wanna be treated. That when someone can’t meet you there, you’re not mad. You just don’t care anymore. So this is the part that I want you to hear. If you feel like you’re getting to that place with somebody, it doesn’t mean that you’re cruel. You decide to disengage if you leave, because you no longer want to have to disappear to some extent in order to stay connected to that person. That is your nervous system taking really good care of you. Is your nervous system noticing when there’s a misalignment, and that is your nervous system actually becoming regulated around. Being without that presence. And so, , in my Instagram videos, I always do a north star, like something to ask yourself. So here’s a North Star in this. Or , just some thoughts to mull over it is if you’re thinking about somebody that you’re like, am I at that place? And honestly, if you’re thinking, am I at that place? You probably are. But when, here’s the question is, when was the last time. You felt deflated instead of frustrated. And I hear this all the time from women too, where they’re like, I’m in this marriage and , I just am at the place where I just don’t care. Like I don’t even wanna fight. I’ve just checked out. Very similar. I think true deflation comes when your nervous system’s totally regulated by being alone, , without that in your system. And then. That comes injected back into your system and you go, oh, this feels really unaligned. I think you’re right on the cusp of being like, what? I’m categorizing as deflated when you’re still in relationship, like deep in relationship. , Okay, here’s another question is after you interact with this person, do you feel expanded? , Do you feel seen and happy and engaged, or do you feel like, why does something feel off or empty? And here’s the tricky one. If you still feel hope that they’re going to meet you, you’re likely not in deflation yet. If they do not meet you and you’re not surprised at all, and you just feel like, eh, I didn’t even really expect it there, there’s your signal in deflation. So there’s no right answer in this, and I think. Relationships. When we think about, , from the womb to the tomb of relationships, you can be in any place, in any type of relationship. And when you get towards the end of that place where you feel like you’ve truly moved on, I think that’s when you feel the deflation. I think that’s when you’re like, you know what? I hope the best for you. I really do. And. My attention and energy is gonna go somewhere else. So I don’t think of deflation as failure. , I should do a whole show on this ’cause people comment sometimes on my posts on Instagram and ask about your vows. Don’t you care about your vows? And I have so many thoughts about this because. If you decide to leave a marriage because you’re being ignored, for example, your vows were broken long ago, like nobody signed up, nobody took vows to stay even while being completely ignored and, you know, avoided for weeks like the vows were broken. So I could do a whole show on that. But I think when we look about, think about this. It is sometimes the closure of relationships. , I will say all the time, this is how I feel. You can determine how you feel. The closure of relationships isn’t failure, it’s a completion. I think we come in contact with people for really short periods of time or long periods of time to help us get to the next level, to help us each grow in different ways and. Part of that growth continues on as the relationship ends or disintegrates or deflates. I think it is a marker, but I also think you know that anytime you’re in a relationship, there’s more than one of you. And so sometimes having things come to a close for you is the beginning of someone else’s journey of reflection and really. Moving through things, and if we can stop trying to be responsible for other people’s reactions and instead stay really true and honest to our path and what’s most aligned for us, then we can show up or choose to withdraw our attention and energy in the places where it’s really right and likely right for both parties. And sometimes I think the most self-respecting thing you can do is to just quietly stop participating in something that no longer meets you where you are. You know, we are all growing and changing in different ways, and I know sometimes we think, well, our partner hasn’t grown at all. And it may not seem like you’re growing in the same way, but they’re likely evolving in some ways, evolving away from you, perhaps, , instead of evolving towards you, which is what we all want when we have healthy, good relationships. So when you’re ready. The relationship will slowly deflate, whether it’s a friendship or a romantic partnership or anything in between. And when that happens, it is likely your nervous system acclimating to you. And when you no longer feel the pull to be heard or to be understood, it can actually be a huge relief. And that is how you, I think you live a really big life. Thanks so much for being here this week. I will see you next week if you have suggestions for podcasts. I know a lot of times people will leave me messages over on Instagram asking me questions. , I have such a hard time, it’s really difficult to answer. As you could imagine, , dozens of questions every day that are complex and nuanced, and so if you do have a podcast suggestion or a question that you want me to answer in a q and a, I am gonna try and do one of those too. We have. I think hundreds of questions right now that I have screenshotted so that we can anonymously answer those things, so hopefully we can find , a flow that works to be able to help everybody in the best way. All right, have a great week. We’ll see you next time. Thanks for joining me on The Art of Living Big. I hope today’s episode sparked something within you, maybe pushed you to dream a little bit bigger and live a little larger. Don’t forget to subscribe. Leave us a review and share this podcast with someone you know who might need a little inspiration today. You can find me over on Instagram at betsy pake and on my YouTube channel. Remember, the world is vast. Your potential is endless and your life. It’s yours to shape. Until next time, keep reaching, keep exploring and keep living big.

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In a time when ‘ghost' projects and ‘ghost' work are becoming the norm, much like the warning in Galatians 3, we fall back into spiritual fakery. Understand why it happens, its effects, and the key truths for truly living in Christ as the new year approaches."Let's Stop Playing Spiritual Pretense"by Rev. Collen LoPreached: Dec 28, 2025Onsite: 3/F Main Sanctuary Malate, ManilaFull Stream: https://NMEC.Online/LivestreamingIf you wish to support the Lord's work through our church:https://NMEC.Online/GivingNMEC Sunday Worship 2025 wk 52 Sermon PodcastChapters:(00:00) Embracing Faith Over Fear for the Future(00:33) Understanding Spiritual Pretense(06:21) Living the Christ in Me Life(14:19) The Dangers of Spiritual Pretense(19:08) Lessons from Ananias and Sapphira(26:18) Authenticity in Spirituality(32:15) The Balance of Accountability and Mercy(38:08) Serving with a Heart of Worship(42:13) A Call for Genuine Community

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Fifty years ago today, December 11, 1974, F.A. Hayek gave his Nobel Lecture in Sweden. The conflict between what the public expects science to achieve in satisfaction of popular hopes, and what is really in its power, is a serious matter.Original article: The Pretense of Knowledge

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Year 9 STARTS NOW ! The First Episode of 2025. Follow me everywhere @TheJohnEffect Email the show thejohneffectpodcast@gmail.com

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In light of the news Deshaun Watson re-tore his Achilles, Daryl Ruiter says the team needs to operate as if he's not going to play football again moving forward.

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The Dark Side of Native Plants: Fandoms, Gatekeeping, Anxiety, Pretense, and What You Can Do To Avoid Their Pitfalls Episode IntroductionIn today's episode, The Dark Side of Native Plants: Fandoms, Gatekeeping, Anxiety, Pretense, and What You Can Do To Avoid Their Pitfalls, we discuss exactly that. Host Stephanie BarelmanStephanie Barelman is the founder of the Bellevue Native Plant Society, a midwest motivational speaker surrounding the native plants dialogue, and host of the Plant Native Nebraska Podcast.Episode SponsorsToday's episode is sponsored by:Midwest Natives Nursery www.midwestnativesnursery.com/https://www.facebook.com/midwestnativeshttps://www.instagram.com/midwest_natives_nurseryLauritzen Gardenslaurtizengardens.orgListen, Rate, and Subscribe!Get some merch! https://plant-native-nebraska.myspreadshop.com/Find us on FacebookVisit our homepage https://plant-native-nebraska.captivate.fmGive us a review on Podchaser! www.podchaser.com/PlantNativeNebraskaSupport My Work via PatreonThe Plant Native Nebraska podcast can be found on the podcast app of your choice.Episode ContentMore content coming soon!Thank you all so much for listening and your continued support of the podcast and native plants!!!!!Additional Content Related to This EpisodeWhat Makes a Plant Native?http://bonap.net/fieldmaps Biota of North America North American Plant Atlas database-select Nebraskahttps://bellevuenativeplants.org Bellevue Native Plant Societynative (wild type) vs. nativar/native cultivar (native plant cultivated by humans for desirable characteristics)Local Plant SuppliersMidwest Natives NurseryGreat Plains NurseryNebraska Statewide ArboretumPrairie Legacy NurseryMulhall'sOnline Plant SuppliersPrairie Moon NurseryPrairie NurseryStock Seed On the WebBONAP aforementionedBellevue Native Plant Society on Facebook

Our protagonists bask in their success and attend a simple street fair. We are Third Action, an Pathfinder Second Edition actual-play podcast running through the classic Curse of the Crimson Throne adventure path. Watch us live at 7:30 PM PST every Monday night @ https://www.twitch.tv/thirdaction ! Discord - https://discord.gg/JwuyMnV ResourcesCrimson Throne Harrow Point System Details: https://bit.ly/3a-harrowPathfinder 2nd Edition, Rise of the Runelords, and Curse of the Crimson Throne - Paizo - https://www.paizo.comFeaturing Custom Music By - Irene Chan ( https://www.irenechanmusic.com/ ), Schaianovus ( https://www.youtube.com/@Schianovus ) & Rina-Hime ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtES6-sQY2QUyxDSzamvfSA ), and Roman RajczykCurse of the Crimson Throne CastGame Master - Jason Hamilton Regan Belladonna - Char Cullen Tullios Couldarn / "Mayhem" - Wil Smith Felix Milos - Alex FrangisCrimson Throne Player Art - Avery Helm ( https://www.averyhelm.ca/ ) Rise of the Runelords CastGame Master - Jason Hamilton Asher Ford - Char Cullen Greshy Ironroot - Wil Smith Gunn Shough - Adam HigleyRunelords Player Art - Skyler Badalament-Tirrell ( https://www.patreon.com/Skyler/ )

An Exposed Pretense Luke 20:27-21:4 Pastor Jeff Kelly June 16, 2024

In Episode 32 of The Cult Next Door Podcast, titled "A Demon Named Pretense," Michael "Sandy" Sandow concludes his harrowing account of life within Crusade Church. Sandy describes the escalating paranoia of the leader, who began sharing increasingly frequent and bizarre visions and prophecies he claimed were from God. The leader insisted that high-ranking demons, and even Satan himself, were trying to kill him, revealing the depths of his delusions.Sandy also speaks about the shifting attitudes within the group following their separation during the COVID-19 pandemic, which further exposed the leader's instability. As Sandy pieces together these experiences, he shares his profound realization that the Pastor of Crusade Church was more of a charlatan than a spiritual guide. This episode offers a gripping and revealing conclusion to Sandy's journey, highlighting the final events that led to his departure from the cult.

Smartphones. Social media. Online living. It's ubiquitous. It's the new norm. And, at an alarming rate, it's harming us. We need to examine the power of presence, shaping our space and managing our time for real encounters over unhealthy habits.The sermon today is titled "Dying To Self(ies)." It is the second installment in our series "Jesus At Home: Parenting In His Presence." The Scripture reading is from Romans 13:14 (NLT). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Sunday, May 19, 2024. All lessons fit under one of 5 broad categories: Begin, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Families & Relationships.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Sources of Inspiration for the Lesson Used in Today's Podcast: Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness (New York: Penguin Press, 2024).Andy Crouch, The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place (Baker Books, 2017).Edward Tronick, et.al., “The Infant's Response to Entrapment Between Contradictory Messages in Face-To-Face Interaction,” Journal of the American Academy of Child Psychiatry 17, no. 1 (Winter 1978): 1-13.Andy Crouch, The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationship in a Technological World (Convergent, 2022).Heather Cadenhead, “Why I Quit Social Media for Good,” Rabbit Room (May 3, 2024).Greg Jackson, “Within the Pretense of No Pretense,” The Point Magazine, Issue 31 (Dec 17, 2023).Isabel Fattal, “How Being Busy Became A Status Symbol,” The Atlantic (April 19, 2024).Grayson P. Walker, “Rooted Lives or Activist Lifestyles?” Front Porch Republic (Feb 23, 2024).Jon D. Schaff, “Public Enemy #1: Smartphones and a Generation at Risk,” Front Porch Republic (April 3, 2024).Emily Brown, “Sixty Percent of Gen Z Says They're Lonely,” Relevant (April 1, 2024)."Are Smart Phones Ruining Our Culture?" Current Magazine."How Technology Works on Us." Current Magazine.“Parents have a problem with screentime too, teens say,” Washington Post.“The Good Failures of Unplugging.” Current Magazine.Brad East, “All together now: Social media is bad for reading,” BradEast.com (March 16, 2024).

May 10, 2024 Num. 6:1-7:9; Ps. 49:10-20; Prov. 14:34-35; Mark 12:38-44

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Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:Joshua 3-6; 1 Corinthians 4 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: In this episode, Hunter reflects on the words of Paul, emphasizing that the kingdom of God stands in stark contrast to the pretentious power often associated with human empires. Through compelling insights, he highlights that the true power of God's kingdom lies in self-giving, radically forgiving, and co-suffering love - a love that transcends earthly notions of dominance and control. Hunter encourages us to embrace the humble, sacrificial nature of Christ's love and allow the Lamb of God to lead us deeper into the life of the kingdom. This powerful message serves as a reminder to shed all pretense and follow the transformative path towards eternal life. We invite you to tune in to this impactful episode and allow its message to resonate in your hearts and guide you on your journey of faith. As always, we are grateful for your continued support and participation in our Daily Radio Bible community. May you be blessed abundantly as you seek to embody the self-giving, radically forgiving, and co-suffering ways of God's kingdom. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, they kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

Date Given: March 9, 2024

Chapter 05: The Crew's ship is damaged, both physically and spiritually. A desperate search for an emergency stop leads the gang to a lush tropical island with some unusual secrets hidden in the trees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever felt like you're wearing a mask, not only hiding from others but from yourself too? I, Rhonda Delaney, also known as the People Gardener, have grappled with this challenge, but an enlightening exchange with a fellow coach has spurred a shift in my outlook. Today, I take you through my journey of shedding the layers of self-censorship to embrace my true, unfiltered self, and I challenge you to do the same. Authenticity isn't just a buzzword—it's the core of effective leadership. By sharing my personal revelations and the crux of unbridled expression, I aim to inspire you to present your own genuine self in all your interactions, transforming not just how you lead, but how you live.Leadership isn't static; it's an ever-evolving craft that demands our dedication to growth and learning. In this spirit, I'm thrilled to introduce the People Gardener Collective app, a catalyst for your leadership metamorphosis. Embark on my "25 ways to be interested" challenge, a series of daily tasks designed to ignite your curiosity and enhance your leadership prowess. I invite you to explore this resource, available on both Apple Store and Google Play, and join a community striving toward cultivating their potential. Share your experiences, triumphs, and hurdles by reaching out—your insights are the seeds that help us all grow together. Let's nurture our leadership skills and bloom where we're planted.

This week, Matt & Oren chat with Matt J. Lloyd, DP for Ava DuVernay's Origin & Spider-Man Far From Home!Matt's Endorsement: John Lyke & Shortcomings (2023)Oren's Endorsement: WheresSpot & Ethan Hawke on DirectorsOther Matt's Endorsement: Ava DuVernay & Aunjanue EllisContribute to the Just Shoot It Patreon and help the show.Send feedback or questions to @justshootitpod or justshootitpod@gmail.com.Follow Matt on twitter and instagram.Follow Oren on twitter and instagram.Wanna be on the show? Call us with a question at (262) 6-SHOOT-1, and we'll air your voicemail on the show.Show your support: rate and review us on iTunes. apple.co/2fl9ojySee who our guests are a week early on our instagram @JustshootItPodMusic was provided by the free music archive and by Jahzzar.Each week on Just Shoot It we interview your directors, screenwriters, editors, cinematographers, and actors, and learn how they became successful, working content creators. We'll share tips and stories of how people in the entertainment industry forced their ways into sustainable careers. We're all about getting off your butt and making your own videos. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kevin Swanson explains the everything bubble in simple terms. Since the year 2000, Americans borrowed $72 trillion from money created out of thin air—and they increased the pretended value of themselves by $65 trillion (in real estate and stocks). The DJIA increased five-fold in 14 years. Is American industry producing five times as much as it was in 2009? America has turned into a gigantic pretense—in economics, religion, and social integrity. But, as Christians we are pressed towards humility and genuineness on every level.

Kevin Swanson explains the everything bubble in simple terms.--Since the year 2000, Americans borrowed---72 trillion from money created out of thin air - and they increased the pretended value of themselves by -65 trillion -in real estate and stocks-. The DJIA increased 5 fold in 14 years. Is American industry producing 5 times as much as it was in 2009----America has turned into a gigantic pretense - in economics, religion, and social integrity. But, as Christians we are pressed towards humility and genuineness on every level.--This program includes---1. The World View in 5 Minutes with Adam McManus -Anniversary of Jim Elliot's murder in Ecuador, Florida abortion group hopes to enshrine baby-killing, Sri Lankan pastor criminally charged for sermon comments---2. Generations with Kevin Swanson

In this thought-provoking episode Valerie delves into the topic of women and church hierarchy, focusing on the symbolic and practical implications of women seated at the stand in church leadership. Valerie shares her personal connections to the San Francisco Bay Area (where the recent "seating chart" debacle took place) with her experience as a missionary in that area. She contrasts gender policies within the LDS framework to those of other denominations and unpacks some of the complexities of gender dynamics, the influence of historical and transgenerational trauma, and suggests reimagining stewardship beyond traditional hierarchies. Tune in for an insightful dialogue and be sure to catch Friday's episode reading and analyzing Amy McPhee Alabast's influential essay "Tell Me Mormon Man, What Would You Do?" Info on how to subscribe to listen to Friday's episode is directly below. See you there! ————————————————————————————————————— SUBSCRIBE: All Friday episodes of Latter Day Struggles can be accessed through ⁠⁠⁠a paid subscription ($9.99/month)⁠. Thank you for supporting Valerie's professional commitment to your LDS Faith expansion journey!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://tinyurl.com/bddk8ak7 ⁠Click here for a step-by-step guide on how to support the podcast and subscribe⁠ https://valeriehamaker.com/how-to-subscribe/ —————————————————————————————————————— SUPPORT: Like what you're hearing at Latter Day Struggles Podcast? You can support Valerie's efforts by becoming a recurring donor on ⁠Patreon.com⁠! —————————————————————————————————————— SUPPORT GROUPS: You are invited to join one of Valerie's space-limited ⁠⁠⁠Faith Crisis and Expansion Support and Processing Groups⁠⁠⁠⁠! As a trauma therapist, she continues to help our LDS faith expansion community become psychologically healthier and spiritually well in and around the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Details about availability on ⁠⁠⁠⁠latterdaystruggles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. These groups ALWAYS FILL UP, so jump in asap! https://valeriehamaker.com/latter-day-struggles/support-groups/ —————————————————————————————————————— COURSES: Now available! “⁠⁠⁠⁠A Couple's Guide to Faith Crisis and Expansion⁠⁠⁠⁠” parts I and II. See what else is offered on ⁠⁠⁠latterdaystruggles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://valeriehamaker.com/latter-day-struggles/course-library —————————————————————————————————————— CONSULTING: Interested in doing individual or couples work with Valerie or a member of her trained team? Time-limited packages with Valerie and extended work with her team of coaches and therapists are available! ⁠https://valeriehamaker.com/latter-day-struggles/private-practice/⁠

This podcast episode is part of the series where Sarah is chatting with Annie Little about the book Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber. If you missed the first episode in this series, check that out first and learn the background of this series and more about Annie. This episode is about the misery of ambiguity and forced pretense, which is the first of four things Graeber identifies as an impact that having a bullshit job can have on you. When it comes to ambiguity in law firms, the lack of transparency is the first thing that comes to mind for Annie. She points out that there should be a simple, straightforward path with clear instructions on each assignment and an obvious ladder to climb within the firm. In reality, there are so many hidden things that lawyers are left to just figure out on their own.   

More thrilling words have rarely been heard. Now we're going after the media. The purge begins, and the people will finally start to see. The biggest terrorists have had their chances. And it's more than just the bricks and mortar too. In the past 48 hours they've shown their true teeth. This coming Saturday will be big. The worst times take us to the bare essence for a true test. In all human interactions, try to see the virtuous first. This shows character and wisdom. More than just optimism, it's paving the way for harmonious existence. At least one investigative journalist can see things. War, pretense and moral decay swirl all around. For days we've been carpet bombed with rhetoric. Do you lie for self preservation or humanity. Asking how we were so wrong is part of life. Break bread with Judas, and find God's true love. When talking heads tell us things, don't listen. Satan enters the conversation using pure insanity. The frightening reality of cloning in part three of EVI-I-LUTION. Chronicles Of Corruption docu incoming soon. Always understand that we're in a real war and the news surrounding it is all fake. Also know that prayer works, and we need it now more than ever.