Podcasts about Pruning

We're back for a brand new season (why did my fingers want to type 'series' then?) - We've got Nick Smith, director of Harrogate Flower Shows joining Martin for a chat, we're answering listeners questions and Sean's been busy sowing some suspected carnivorous plant seeds!Correction - at one point Martin mentions that the show was a couple of weeks ago when he meant 'in a couple of weeks time'Videos Mentioned in this episode: Sow Superb Sweet Williams https://youtu.be/g-CveyUUmaI Apple Special (Care, Pruning, Variety Gallery & More!)https://youtu.be/FEHTh3t3d0A How to Take Lavender Cuttings (Lavender Propagation)https://youtu.be/ydrSrKQdqqY Visit potsandtrowels.com for links to all the videos & podcast episodesEmail Questions to info@potsandtrowels.com Our weekly YouTube videos are here: Pots & Trowels YouTubeThe Pots & Trowels team:Martin FishJill FishSean RileyFind out more about Martin & Jill at martinfish.com Find out more about Sean at boardie.comPodcast produced by the team, edited by Sean, hosted by buzzsprout.com

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings encourages trusting Jesus' pace one step at a time, taking His yoke and releasing pressure to control the future because God's plans are good.

In this episode, I'm sharing what my tomato plants taught me about business and faith. While pruning in my garden, I realized some of the “healthiest” looking leaves were actually draining the plant and keeping it from producing fruit. The same thing happens in our lives and businesses, sometimes we hold onto offers, strategies, or commitments that look productive but aren't actually fruitful.I'll walk you through how God uses pruning as preparation (not punishment), why doing less often leads to more growth, and practical ways to simplify your business so you can see real results. I'll also share how I've applied this in my own journey with my Bare Minimum Business Model™ and why letting go has created more peace, profit, and purpose in my work as a mom and entrepreneur.→ Want more raw, behind-the-scenes conversations like this one?Join the private podcast: MamaCEO Unfiltered.Tune in to hear the TEA!Grab an audit: https://mkhco.thrivecart.com/sales-breakthrough-audit/

Renowned vineyard consultant Marco Simonit, co-founder of Simonit & Sirch, joins the Vint Wine Podcast to share his philosophy of gentle pruning, a vine-training approach that has transformed modern viticulture. His method emphasizes sap flow, small cuts, and preserving living wood, and building an architecture to extend vineyard life, protect against trunk disease, and unlock the purest expression of terroir.This episode traces Marco's path from a childhood on his grandparents' farm to becoming one of the most sought-after vineyard minds in the world. Along the way, he explains why pruning isn't just an agricultural task but a form of artistry—each cut shaping the future health of the vine and the wine in your glass.Marco's roster of collaborators is a “who's who” of wine royalty: Château d'Yquem, Château Latour, Château Angélus, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Louis Roederer, Gaja, Ornellaia, Henschke, Penfolds, Shafer, Spottswoode, and Corison, among others. His insights aren't only for vineyard managers, they reveal to collectors, sommeliers, and everyday enthusiasts how thoughtful farming underpins the wines we admire and enjoy.What You'll LearnWhy gentle pruning matters: sap flow, small wounds, and living woodHow pruning choices affect vine health, longevity, and terroir precisionPractical ways to reduce trunk-disease risk and avoid large desiccation conesThe importance of nursery quality, canopy management, and team trainingHow to build dynamic vine architecture that evolves with a vineyard's ageWhy even casual wine drinkers should care: the link between pruning, better fruit, more expressive wines, and sustainabilityChapters:00:00 Introduction to the Vint Wine Podcast00:35 Guest Introduction: Marco Simonit02:30 Marco's Global Impact and Client List06:19 Early Life and Background11:15 First Discoveries in Vine Anatomy16:19 Early Research and Observations21:57 Building the Method and Recognition29:02 Teaching and Knowledge Transfer33:35 Core Principles of Gentle Pruning40:16 Understanding Desiccation Cones47:11 Trunk Diseases and Terroir Expression51:29 The Role of Education in Viticulture54:22 The Future of Vine Training55:17 Closing RemarksThe Vint Wine Podcast is hosted and produced by Billy Galanko. For more content follow Billy on Instagram @BillyGalanko_wine_nerd and for partnerships and collaborations please email Billy@thewinepod.com. Cheers!

 A fair amount of cutting back and pruning takes places at Longmeadow. Monty Don explains when it all happens and why, and clarifies when plants should be cut back and when to leave them. Along with making sure you have the correct tool for the job, he also discusses the importance of using the right gardening kit and techniques - and reassures that if mistakes are made, the plant will probably recover quicker than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pruning isn't punishment—it's preparation. In this message, Pastor Jordan Rippy unpacks how God's pruning process removes what is unhealthy, unneeded, or unproductive in our lives. When we resist it, we aren't escaping pain—we're only prolonging it. Pruning is a sign that God still sees potential in us and that He's at work shaping us for greater fruitfulness.

Scott Hermann joined the Journey to discuss the latest in orchard equipment, some of the history behind these machines, and the path toward autonomous equipment in the almond industry. Hermann is the general manager and CEO of TOL Incorporated, which manufactures and distributes pruning equipment and their Twin D Shaker throughout North America. Hermann also shares some of his work on the Almond Board of California's Production Stewardship Workgroup. This interview was another one of the many valuable conversations recorded at the Almond Conference 2024.“ Maybe they're not ready to go full off-ground (harvesting), but semi off-ground in this level. We see a lot of people now saying, yeah, that works. That makes sense. I can save money and I can get rid of the dust.” - Scott HermannIn Today's episode:Meet Scott Hermann, the general manager and CEO of TOL IncorporatedExplore the latest in pruning and harvest equipmentDiscover the industry insight Hermann has found and the value he has added to the Almond Board's Production Stewardship WorkgroupThe Almond Journey Podcast is made possible by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.

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What can gardening teach us about life, medicine, and mindful living?  In this conversation, we explore the parallels between tending plants and tending ourselves. From planting seeds to harvesting fruit, every stage in the garden offers lessons about patience, presence, letting go of control, and trusting the natural rhythm of growth. Whether you're an experienced gardener, a houseplant enthusiast, or simply plant-curious, you'll hear insights, humor, and inspiration to deepen your connection to nature—and yourself. Pearls of Wisdom: Begin where you are—growth starts with action, not perfection. The best lessons in patience come from nature's timeline, not our own. Letting go of control allows room for unexpected beauty and resilience. Pruning and “deadheading” aren't just for plants—they're a metaphor for focusing energy on what matters most. Gardens thrive in community, just as we do. Reflection Questions: Where in your life might you create more space and light for growth? What would you prune away to direct energy toward what matters most? How can you honor the seasons and cycles in your own life and work? Take a moment to stay mindful at the end of the episode and practice grounding yourself, just as plants root into the earth. If you'd like to experience mindful presence and community in person, join me for a retreat at www.jessiemahoneymd.com/retreats, explore coaching at https://www.jessiemahoneymd.com/coaching, or learn more about my speaking engagements at www.jessiemahoneymd.com/speaking. Dr. Liang also offers workshops and speaking for healthcare and wellness communities at www.awakenbreath.org. We invite you to share this episode with a friend who loves gardening—or who could use a reminder to slow down and savor the process. Nothing shared in the Healing Medicine Podcast is medical advice.  

The Purpose of Pruning

Why different types of turf could take longer to grow. When it's time to prune hydrangeas. Stopping unwanted chives from spreading. An increase in perennials dying across Minnesota. Planting around roots. Cleaning up crabapple trees. Using milk to water plants? Where to grow weigela in Minnesota? The best method to kill creeping Charlie. How to identify crab grass. The rule of 3 for mulching trees. The best time to cut back peonies. What is the brown dust that is sometimes seen on grass? Killing fungus on plants. Learn more from horticulturalist Laura Irish Hanson extension.umn.edu.

Text me a message! I would love to hear from you!Have you ever felt like you're going through the motions in your spiritual life? Like you know Jesus is there, but you just can't seem to find Him beneath all the chaos? This week, I share a deeply personal story about a hidden house that taught me a profound spiritual lesson. For years, I drove past a spot where I knew a charming house with beautiful azaleas once stood, though it had become completely hidden by overgrowth. When development in our area finally cleared away the vegetation, revealing the house exactly where I remembered, God used this everyday moment to speak directly to my heart.The house represents our spiritual foundation - Jesus remains exactly where He's always been in our lives, even when we can't see Him clearly through life's distractions and demands. Drawing from the parable of the sower, I explore how the worries of life, wealth, and desires for other things can choke our spiritual fruitfulness. Sometimes we need radical pruning to cut back the excess and rediscover what truly matters.My recent journey through a chaotic season - with my husband's career transition, children growing up, new work responsibilities, and ministry development - left me feeling disconnected from my spiritual center. Yet beneath it all, I knew by faith that Jesus remained my foundation. This episode is an invitation to examine what might be obscuring your view of God and consider what needs pruning in your spiritual life.Whether you're thriving in your faith or feeling lost in the undergrowth, this message will encourage you to return to the simplicity of knowing whose you are. Subscribe to the podcast and join my email community for weekly encouragement as we journey together toward what truly matters. Support the showI've released my new book!!! Get your copy here: Seek First: 31 Quiet Moments With JesusIf you enjoy this episode and want to buy Audrey a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ajmccrac73d Subscribe to My Weekly Email List! Visit GraceForMyHome.com Follow me on Facebook.Follow me on Instagram.Contact me via admin@graceformyhome.com

A delight for your ears with bird calls galore!00:23 Bird calls from Sab, Jo and ABC listeners pepper the show  19:52 What plant should you ignore and then it will grow? (According to Sab, it's a Banksia)22:23 When is the right time to pick lemons off your tree? Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App or wherever you like to listen

Welcome back to another episode of the Veg Grower Podcast, where I share what's happening on my allotment and in my kitchen garden here in Littlehampton, West Sussex. This week has been a busy one with summer pruning, experimenting with soil testing, and answering a brilliant listener question about fermentation. Allotment Update – Summer Pruning The bank holiday weekend gave me extra time on the plot, and I've focused on summer pruning. Stone fruits like cherries and plums can't be pruned in winter, so this is the time to give them attention. Starting with dead, diseased, or damaged wood, I worked through shaping the trees and preventing crossing branches. Apples and pears also had a light tidy-up to keep them healthy. It always feels counterintuitive to cut branches off, but it makes such a big difference to the harvest. I mention a good book I ahve found for pruning and this book canbe found here. Kitchen Garden – Soil Testing Back at home, I carried out a soil test to find out exactly what my soil needs. Using a simple kit, I discovered my soil is slightly alkaline (perfect for brassicas), potassium and phosphorus levels are fine, but nitrogen is low. That explains why leafy crops sometimes struggle. To address this, I'll be sowing field beans as a green manure this winter – a natural way to add nitrogen back into the soil. The test kit used can be found here. Chef Scott's recipe of the week. The harvests continue to be plentiful – tomatoes, chillies, aubergines, cabbages, and more. Chef Scott has also shared a delicious recipe: roasted greengages with star anise and orange, served with vanilla mascarpone and pistachios. If you don't have greengages, plums will work perfectly too. Listener Question – Fermentation Mark from Musselburgh asked if I'd ever tried fermentation as a storage method. I've dabbled – ciders and wines worked well, sauerkraut less so! But fermentation is one of the oldest ways to preserve food and it's making a comeback. Sauerkraut, kimchi, and fermented pickles not only extend the life of our harvests but are also great for gut health. With food prices rising, it's a skill I'm keen to revisit and explore more seriously. Final Thoughts From pruning trees to testing soil and learning old preservation skills, it's been a week of both science and tradition in the garden. If you've got your own fermentation stories, or if you've tried a soil test, I'd love to hear from you.

Awaken gathered in Highland Park this Sunday and Pastor Micah discussed John 15 and a framework for pruning that involves love and care for the growth that we all are invited to. 

What's up, Spirit of the Deal listeners? This week, we're diving deep into a deal most of us overlook – the deal we make with grace. I recently asked the I Ching – that ancient book of wisdom – how to invite more grace into my life. The answer? It wasn't about grinding harder, but about possession in great measure and, surprisingly, decrease. It's a paradox: how to hold abundance and let go simultaneously. We'll unpack this through the lens of the I Ching's hexagrams, those symbolic lines representing solid and broken paths. My reading revealed "Possession in Great Measure," but with changing lines leading to "Decrease." This isn't just ancient philosophy – it's a direct reflection of how we operate in sales, leadership, and even our personal lives. Possession in Great Measure: We all have abundance – skills, connections, wisdom. The mistake is hoarding it. Grace shows up when we see abundance as a responsibility, not a trophy. The Changing Lines: Line 3 warns against arrogance; Line 4 reveals that aligning with purpose multiplies abundance. In sales terms: Don't just sell to sell; sell to serve. Decrease: The path to grace isn't about adding more to your plate, but cutting away the excess. This creates space for the real deal – the connection between you and grace itself. We'll explore how abundance can feel like pressure, not grace. Pruning, letting go of unnecessary deals and commitments – that's how we make room for true abundance. And remember: grace isn't earned; it's welcomed, invited. It's about reaching out and saying, "I'm open to your strength." This episode is packed with practical takeaways, ancient wisdom, and a modern spiritual edge. Stick around; it's gonna be a good one.

In this episode, Ken Lain, The Mountain Gardener, shares info on late summer pruning for winter-long beauty. Late summer garden maintenance is important for your garden's health. Not just for now, but also going into the next season. Late summer pruning done right will bring beautiful autumn blooms and prepare your garden for a healthy winter.Listen to Mountain Gardener on Cast11: https://cast11.com/mountain-gardener-with-ken-lain-gardening-podcast/Follow Cast11 on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network/

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In today's episode of Catholic Moms in the Middle, I'm wrapping up my little series on the lessons God has been teaching me while working in my yard. What I thought would be one episode turned into three because—just like in our gardens—God never stops showing us new ways to grow. This time, I'm sharing three final reflections that connect the work of tending soil, pulling weeds, and pruning plants to the deeper work of tending our hearts, minds, and souls. We'll talk about:

Sab's getting excited for the Saturday Breakfast Plant Swap at Perth City Farm on August 30, until then she's got your gardening questions covered. 06:03 Tips on training your silver princess to grow in different directions. 09:14 Got a problem with earwigs like ABC listener, Noel does? Here's how to solve it with soy sauce.12:40 Is a chook pen a happy place to plant a Hong Kong orchid tree? Subscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.Listen to the program live on Tuesdays at 2:20PM or on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth. Ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

In this episode, I share my return to the CEO role in early 2024 and our subsequent moves to refocus and rebuild the brand. I discuss the challenges faced, including the decision to let go of certain staff and product lines, and the importance of maintaining a winning culture. This chapter captures our move back to Texas, the building of a new HQ, and the successful launch of new products, all leading up to the present day in August 2025.CHAPTERS:00:00 Introduction01:04 The Return to Leadership04:50 Chapter Eight: Moving Back to Texas07:47 Office Reorganization and Fresh Start15:55 Lessons from Endurance Training20:20 Pruning for Growth: Necessary Endings36:32 Key Initiatives for 202441:03 Expanding Internationally: UK and iHerb43:18 Back in Texas: Business and Personal Life45:48 A Life-Changing Accident51:21 Building a Winning Culture58:39 Leading with Heart and Mind01:03:56 Defining the Vision: Core Values, Purpose, and Goals01:06:41 Summer of 2025: Achievements and Reflections01:14:38 Conclusion: Gratitude and Future OutlookORDER MY BOOK HERE:https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210FOLLOW:Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFEhttps://bpn.team/memberIG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness

“Welcome back to the Hopeland Church podcast. We're so glad you're tuning in today! ✂️ This is Part 2 of our series In Every Season, and today we're talking about The Season of Pruning. In John 15, Jesus says, ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser… every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit.' Pruning isn't punishment—it's preparation. It's God's precise, loving work of removing what hinders us so that His life can flow freely and produce fruit that lasts. Get ready to lean in as we discover how God uses pruning to refine us, grow us, and lead us into His greater purpose.” ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: https://www.bible.com/organizations/f223efbf-80fd-44c9-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: http://www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: https://hopelandla.com/give Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com - Text "Hopeland" to 833-767-5698

Ebony Logue - August 17th 2025 God is both a Father and a Gardener, pruning us so we can bear lasting fruit. This week, Ebony shares a powerful message from John 15 about abiding in the true vine, Jesus. Through personal stories, the picture of pruning, and the reminder that God is both a Father and a Gardener, she invites us to see how God's loving discipline produces lasting fruit in our lives. Whether you're in a painful pruning season or resisting what God is trying to remove, the call is clear: remain in Christ, because apart from Him we can do nothing. Learn more about our church: https://restoredtemecula.church Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restoredtemecula and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoredtemecula #John15 #TrueVine #SpiritualGrowth #Pruning #AbideInChrist #Discipleship #RestoredTemecula Share this message with someone who needs to hear it. Chapters (00:00:00) - Welcome Home: Restored Church(00:00:34) - A message about Ebony Logue(00:05:00) - Prayer for Tech Companies(00:06:01) - A wall of vines to beautify a new home(00:07:25) - A mother in law's mission(00:08:56) - John 15: A Vine of Life(00:10:04) - All God's Prayer for Today(00:11:48) - He Loves You!(00:16:58) - He is also a gardener(00:19:45) - God's Pruning of Us(00:27:27) - The Vineyards of Love(00:36:27) - God's Prayer for Pruning Season(00:41:40) - Psalm 107

The DRS Crew discusses how to prioritize those pesky side gigs (anthologies, short-story magazines, etc) and decide whether they are compatible with your long-term goals. In other words, knowing when to say "No, thanks." Our links: Paul's store: https://payhip.com/paulecooley Paul's site:  https://shadowpublications.com Terry's site: https://www.terrymixon.com/ Veronica: http://www.voicesbyveronica.com/ DRS Discord: https://discord.gg/pgmQxaVbGP Enjoy the show? Consider becoming a Patreon or Buy Me A Coffee supporter and for as little as $1 a month, you can help keep the podcast free and receive exclusive content. More information at https://patreon.com/drspodcast  and https://buymeacoffee.com/drspodcast. #writing #fiction #podcast #chat #live #novel #story #narrative #publishing #author #writer #discussion #podcast #talkshow  

Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.How has the years warm and dry weather effected the productivity of our plots - well Lucy went to find out when she visited the Fothergills Trial Ground open day where they grow 1500 varieties of flowers, veg and fruit to show case their seed varieties. The picture is obviously mixed with some crops enjoying the temperatures while others struggling to get going, a similar picture back home at our gardens. We also look into some more 'Horticultural News' both sad and positive - including the new Adam Greathead Award for aspiring gardeners to gain valuable experience at John Massey Gardens, Ashwood Nursery and Great Dixter.Instagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensLinkedIn link:Saul WalkerIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Sabrina and Amber dive into discussions on fig trees, bamboo and grape vines02:02  Is it too late to prune a fig tree?13:39  30-year-old sacred bamboo looking very leggy, can it be trimmed back?36:24  Preventing mould growth on grape vinesSubscribe to the podcast through the ABC Listen App, Apple Podcasts or wherever you like to listen.Listen to the program live on Saturdays at 9:00AM on ABC Radio Perth and ask your questions by calling in on 1300 222 720 or text 0437 922 720.

In this episode, Adam Roach and Jess Webber discuss the overwhelming nature of to-do lists for entrepreneurs, particularly those with ADHD. They identify decision fatigue as a significant issue and introduce a 3D solution: Do, Delegate, and Delete. The discussion emphasizes the importance of taking action, delegating tasks to alleviate bottlenecks, and recognizing when to let go of non-essential tasks. The conversation concludes with a focus on creating a success list to prioritize what truly matters in achieving goals.TakeawaysEntrepreneurs often face decision overload rather than clarity issues.Decision fatigue can lead to mental chaos and inaction.A long to-do list can diminish motivation and drive.Quick wins from completing tasks can build momentum.Delegation is crucial for overcoming bottlenecks in business.Not every idea needs to be pursued; some should be dropped.Pruning your to-do list can help focus on what truly matters.Creating a success list can replace overwhelming to-do lists.Chapters00:00 Drowning in To-Dos: The Entrepreneurial Epidemic05:52 The 3D Solution: Do, Delegate, Delete12:29 The Power of Deleting: Letting Go of Non-Essentials17:20 Creating a Success List: Prioritizing What MattersYour brain should be a decision machine, not a storage unit.Intentionality in task management leads to greater productivity.

Brian Sieber, district manager of Davey's Cincinnati office, talks about different growths that could be harming your trees, such as black knot and galls. In this episode we cover: Black knot (1:02)Pruning infected trees (3:08)How to avoid black knot (4:08)Are healthy trees resistant to pathogens and pests? (5:09)Does cutting out black knot save the tree? (5:47)Black knot in the fall (6:39)How has the weather affected Cincinnati's season? (7:09)Galls (8:56)How to know of galls are harming your tree (10:26) Send pictures of your tree to your arborist (11:28)Pay close attention to your tree (12:55)Cool native species for forested areas (14:58)Hackberry tree (15:00)Kentucky coffee tree (16:05)Catalpa tree (17:25)Catalpa worms (19:12)To find your local Davey office, check out our find a local office page to search by zip code.To read our blogs to learn about the different kinds of growths that can harm your trees, click here - Tree Care Tips, News & Checklists | Davey Tree Service Blog Connect with Davey Tree on social media:Twitter: @DaveyTreeFacebook: @DaveyTreeInstagram: @daveytreeYouTube: The Davey Tree Expert CompanyLinkedIn: The Davey Tree Expert Company Connect with Doug Oster at www.dougoster.com. Have topics you'd like us to cover on the podcast? Email us at podcasts@davey.com. We want to hear from you!Click here to send Talking Trees Fan Mail!

When I woke up today… I quickly noticed…“It's waaay worse than I thought…” (And that's actually good news…)You've probably noticed…If you let it, the vine will grow wild…Neville was right…We've gotta prune it…Or it will choke your dreams to death...So we prune the vine…Morning, noon, and night… What you might not have noticed is…If you prune like most people try to…Pruning the mind becomes a full time job… And it can become hard work….And that's exhausting…It takes away from your day…It actually ends up distancing you from your dreams… Now… What most never find out is… Your “mind” and your IMAGINATION are two very different things…. READ THAT AGAIN! One is great at math…It memorizes all kinds of things… And it's really digs the step by step what to do and how to do things… And it loves saying NO…. That's your mind… Your mind is HOW you go shopping, pay a bill, turn on your phone, and talk yourself out of the fun times… Your mind is how most people let their dreams die… A tiny peek into my childhood…. They said, “A mind is a terrible thing to waste…” (That was a commercial from the 80s in the old country)Encouraging us kids to go to college… And it might be true…A mind is a terrible thing to waste.. But I also notice…My mind, can be a terrible thing…If I let it be in charge…. It goes nuts trying to figure out what it can't possibly need to know… And it tries to say NO to pretty much everything that it hasn't done before… The mind…It's a great servant…It's a shit master… And that's why for most…Things get worse, and sometimes they never get better… Because almost nobody notices…Because they've never been told… Imagination and Mind are two totally separate things… This is sooo cool… AWAKENED IMAGINATION That's where we find the playground of possibilities…That's where we give life to magic and miracles… Here's the quote that Victoria and I adore…. “The sixth disciple is called Bartholomew. This quality is the imaginative faculty, which quality of the mind when once awake, distinguishes one from the masses."  Awakened Imagination - isn't good at math. (It doesn't care about math.) Awakened Imagination is great at Miracles. Awakened Imagination doesn't try to figure out the “step by steps” needed to make it happen… And it doesn't say NO to the power of NOW… Because Awakened Imagination - sees beyond appearances…Awakened Imagination creates kingdoms. Since most people don't know - there's a HUGE DIFFERENCE - a world of difference - between Imagination (Miracles) and Mind (Math). They live their lives - like math class. “Thinking about it.”“Thing things through…”“Thinking everything - every single dream - to death." Meanwhile… Imagination - is what you truly are…Neville says, “YOU are a life-giving spirit…  We truly are Awakened Imagination…We have a totally different way of life…And we remember… Your IMAGINATION - your MIRACLE maker - is head and shoulders above all that… Your Awakened Imagination sees from sunshine - warms the world with miracles… It wants to say, “more please” to everything you've always wanted… If this is making sense to you…I invite you to join us on USA Sunday afternoon….But only if joining us is a HELL YEAH! CLICK HERE TO SAVE YOUR SEAT! We're doing a way cool live call…It's all about you having a “HELL YEAH!” way of life….Magical moments and endless miracles…. Becuase when you trade your MAGIC for math…Because it's the “math maybes” that steal your dreams…. Think about it…But not for too long…. Because doing math - kills your miracles…Time and time again…It did yesterday, it might tomorrow…. On the other hand…Spreading your wings…Lifts you higher and higher… Above the clouds of the mind…Revealing the sunshine you truly are… You've got two possible futures right now…Math or Miracles… 

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This MTM Minute is powered by Dinner with Darnyelle   The MTM Minute is a quick dose of inspiration with a powerful affirmation based on our weekly full-length episode.    "Sometimes God will cut back what you think is working—just to make sure you're building on purpose and not performance." What if the losses in your business were really divine instructions?  In this week's full-length episode of the Move to Millions Podcast,  Pruning Season with Marquel Russell, Marquel joins Dr. Darnyelle for a conversation about the power of surrender, pruning, and spiritual obedience in business. This is not your typical seven-figure success story—it's raw, revelatory, and real. Marquel breaks down how letting go of what was “working” made space for what was meant, and how pruning back to alignment allowed his company to grow deeper roots and stronger fruit. If you've been feeling like things are falling apart, this episode will show you that you're not being punished—you're being positioned. There's no growth without pruning, and no legacy without letting go. This episode will challenge how you view success by inviting you to embrace your pruning season with faith, obedience, and boldness. It will inspire you to stop holding onto what no longer serves your next level and trust the divine timing of refinement. If you're ready to grow from the inside out, this episode is your permission slip to release, realign, and rise. This week's 7 Figure CEO Affirmation is I honor my pruning season because I know that every cut is making room for my calling. I surrender to refinement, release what no longer serves my next level, and rise rooted in alignment, assignment, and authority. I don't just build—I become. Here are three actionable tips to anchor in this week's affirmation Recognize when a pruning season has begun. 2. Stop confusing busy with productive. 3. Measure growth by alignment, not income alone. Affirm with me: I honor my pruning season because I know that every cut is making room for my calling. I surrender to refinement, release what no longer serves my next level, and rise rooted in alignment, assignment, and authority. I don't just build—I become. And this week's journal prompts are: In this pruning season, I am being called to release... If I stop resisting refinement, I will finally... The version of me on the other side of this season is... And Your Prayer Of The Week: Heavenly Father, we thank You for pruning seasons—those sacred moments when You cut back what's overgrown so that what You planted in us can flourish. Give us the wisdom to release what's expired and the faith to trust that even in loss, You are multiplying our legacy. May we not resist the cuts but embrace the clarity, growth, and purpose they bring. Let this be the season we stop chasing what looks fruitful and align with what is. Help us prune with intention so we can prosper with power. In Your name, I pray. And So it Is. Amen. Ready to shift the statistics in your favor by joining the top 4.2% of all business generating 7 figures or more a year?  If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur who has crossed six figures and you're ready to play bigger, we are on a mission to help you make the move to millions.  Visit movetomillions.com to learn all the ways we can equip you to make, move and leave millions.   Want more of Darnyelle? Personal Brand Website: https://www.drdarnyelle.com Company Website: https://www.incredibleoneenterprises.com Move to Millions Website: https://www.movetomillions.com Social Media Links: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/darnyellejerveyharmon Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/darnyellejerveyharmon Twitter/X: http://www.twitter.com/darnyellejervey LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/darnyellejerveyharmon  Links Mentioned in the Episode: Movetomillions.com MovetoMillionsGroup.com HausofMillions.com Move to Millions Continuum Episode Move to Millions Live 2026 Subscribe to the Move to Millions Podcast: Listen on iTunes Listen on Google Play Listen on Stitcher Listen on iHeartRadio Listen on Pandora   Leave us a review Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you're not, I want to encourage you to do that today. I don't want you to miss an episode. I'm adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you're not subscribed there's a good chance you'll miss out on those. Now if you're feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they're also fun for me to go in and read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!  

Hello to you, Annie Jesperson & Nathaniel Talbot listening from Deep Harvest Farm on Whidbey Island!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds (& a bit more goodness) for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.  Every week I head over to Deep Harvest Farm from July through Thanksgiving to fill my basket with organic produce as a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) member. Early in day the CSA members get an email with a list of what's been harvested, a recipe or two and a musing by Farmer Annie like this one, The Fallacy of Sunk Costs. Maybe like me you'll recognize yourself in her words:          The Fallacy of Sunk Costs [~ by Annie Jesperson]“Sometimes a benefit and other times a detriment of long farm days are the countless hours alone with one's thoughts. A morning spent pruning tomatoes and dragging irrigation lines offers opportunity to practice deep breathing, mindfully listen to the sparrow songs or to stew on last night's sub-optimal conversation with your sister while mentally spiraling about foreign affairs.There's time for it all! We spend many moments with the gentle coo of the wind but also keep our brains stimulated with a wide assortment of podcasts. A few of us love "The Gray Area with Sean Illing," which is a philosophy show that covers culture, politics, and other big conversation topics.I'm pretty sure it was here, I learned about one of my now favorite philosophical principles that comes in handy most farm days and in the rest of life, too. It's called “The fallacy of sunk costs.” Anyone else a fan?? This concept expresses the mental error in one's tendency to keep going on an endeavor just for the sake of finishing it. You've invested some time, money, and energy so you want to complete a task even if the costs of completing it outweigh the positives. It's knowing when to cut losses and till in those overly weedy carrots, shrug your shoulders and leave the last 10% of the giant fruit tree unpruned or close the book you're not loving and pick up something else. There's nothing to gain by doing otherwise!Every day, we look at our mammoth to-do list and decide what's a priority and what just isn't going to happen and not infrequently we kiss some hard work goodbye for the sake of future plantings and more vital tasks. Prioritizing and letting go might be a farmer's most important skills as well as life talents, too, aiding us in the efficiency, time, productivity and happiness of Life!”Click HERE to visit Deep Harvest Farm,  learn about the farm & its farmers, sign up for the Seed Newsletter for hot garden tips, farm news and seed discounts, join the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Farm Share, AND shop the 170 varieties of Certified Organic, Open-Pollinated, & Non-GMO seed proven to thrive in the Pacific Northwest: FLOWER SEEDS  ~  VEGETABLE & HERB SEEDSThank you for listening!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. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-sales Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.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.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron Music

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All throughout both the Old and New Testaments, we see a clear pattern of people in Scripture turning to prayer and fasting in times of uncertainty, brokenness, and need. And in those examples, we find that prayer and fasting are not just religious obligations but natural responses to desperation. And we find that moments of crisis can lead to spiritual renewal when approached with humility and dependence on God. And we find that whether you and I are facing the unknown road ahead or the ruins of life, the invitation is to pray and fast, recognizing that our deepest hunger can only be satisfied by God. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), video (South Hills) Bible Passage(s): Ezra 8:21,23, Nehemiah 1:3-4

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About Our Guest: Dr. Marquel Russell helps business owners install systems to scale companies that are profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable without sacrificing what is most important – faith, family and freedom. He's a 9th-grade dropout who traded textbooks for a crash course in real life. He puts his love of God and his family above everything, and is a proud sneakerhead with a serious addiction to scaling businesses faster than you can say “ROI.” To learn move about Marquel, visit www.marquelrussell.com Episode Summary: This episode is powered by Dinner with Darnyelle "Sometimes God has to prune you to prove you." — Marquel Russell You've heard the phrase "trust the process," but what if the process includes pain, pruning, and letting go of everything you built with your bare hands? In this episode of the Move to Millions Podcast, I sit down with Marquel Russell—client, friend, and million-dollar marketing genius—to unpack what it really takes to surrender your business to God's alignment without losing your mind… or your money. If you're tired of 18-hour days, being addicted to achievement, and secretly terrified that if you stop grinding, it will all fall apart—this episode is your mirror. Marquel pulls back the curtain on how he made the sacred shift to peace, purpose, and prosperity without having to hustle and sacrifice his family as he maintained and realigned his 7-figure business. We don't talk hustle here; we talk harvest, and that starts with pruning. If you're a Legacy Led CEO who's ready to move from striving to stewarding, you don't want to miss this episode. This is your invitation to rebuild your business from the inside out. Let Marquel's story remind you that letting go of what no longer serves you is not failure, it's faith. Tune in to discover how you, too, can shift from pushing to prospering and finally build the business God actually called you to lead.. Here's the truth: Hustle is not holy. You can be anointed and addicted to achievement. You can be celebrated by the world and still out of alignment with your calling. Until you confront the parts of your business built in survival, your peace will always be optional. The pruning isn't punishment; it's preparation. Get your Move to Millions Podcast notebook ready, you'll want to take notes on the lessons packed into this incredible conversation!  Listen in to discover: ✔ How to recognize when your business success is coming at the cost of your spiritual peace ✔ How to use pruning seasons as powerful pivots toward legacy-driven leadership ✔ How to rebuild with grace after breaking free from toxic hustle culture ✔ And so much more This episode is a call to ditch the "more is more" narrative and embrace alignment as your most potent growth strategy. It challenges high-achieving entrepreneurs to reimagine success through the lens of spiritual obedience and sustainable impact. If you're making millions but losing yourself in the process, this is the wake-up call you've been avoiding. Powerful Quotes from The Episode: “At one point, I realized I had built a business I didn't like anymore.” — Marquel Russell “I had to surrender the idol of productivity to finally find peace.” — Marquel Russell “You can build something big and still be out of alignment.” — Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon “Just because it's working doesn't mean it's aligned.” — Marquel Russell “I decided to trust God's vision more than my own plan.” — Marquel Russell Questions to Ask Yourself While Listening: What parts of my business are built on fear or ego, rather than faith? Am I still aligned with the original vision God gave me—or have I drifted into performance? What am I afraid will happen if I stop pushing so hard? Have I confused prosperity with productivity? Where is God asking me to prune so He can multiply? Move to Millions Wisdom Questions: Favorite Quote: “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness.” Matthew 6:33 Book that Changed Everything: The War of Art by Steven Pressfied Tool Marquel Swears By On His Own Move to Millions: Google Calendar How to Connect with Marquel Russell: Website: https://www.marquelrussell.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marquelrussell Incredible One Enterprises, LLC is not responsible for the content and information delivered during the podcast interview by any guest. As always, we suggest that you conduct your own due diligence regarding any proclamations by podcast guests.  Incredible One Enterprises, LLC is providing the podcast for informational purposes only. Want more of Darnyelle? 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Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.The school Summer holidays have started in the UK which means Lucy and her family have gone for a well deserved break to Beaulieu, a place familiar to all listeners. But that means Saul is on his own and bringing you along on his Saturday shenanigans down at the Beach and at the Story of Emily, a brand new garden and museum in West Cornwall, all while trying to fit some horticulture waffle in - a bracing dip, some jungle garden action and raucous folk music abound!LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

In this special 250th episode of GardenDC: The Podcast about Mid-Atlantic Gardening, I let the interns take over the show and ask me their gardening questions. I share my best garden tips and hacks for solving problems ranging from pruning hydrangrea to choosing organic fertilizers. This episode was also videoed so you can watch it on YouTube and other platforms that offer video podcasts.If you liked this episode, you may also enjoy listening to:~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 100: Behind the Scenes⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2022/04/gardendc-podcast-episode-100-behind.html⁠~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 200: Secrets of a Gardening Podcast⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2024/06/gardendc-podcast-episode-200-secrets-of.html⁠~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 142: Hydrangea Care and Pruning⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2023/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-142-hydrangea.html⁠~ GardenDC Podcast Episode 51: Companion Planting Strategies⁠https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2021/03/gardendc-podcast-episode-51-companion.html⁠BTW, YOU can become a listener supporter/subscriber at: ⁠https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/subscribe⁠Visit ⁠https://shop.kathyjentz.com/⁠ to browse our new online store!Show Notes will be posted after 8-5-2025.We welcome your questions and comments! You can leave a voice mail message for us at:⁠ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/message⁠ Note that we may use these messages on a future episode.And be sure to leave us a 5-star review on your favorite podcast platform plus share us on social media with #GardenDC, so other gardeners can find us too!Episode Credits:Host and Producer: Kathy JentzInterns: Colin Davan, Ian Ferris, and Miguel ZarateInterview Edit & Show Notes: Ian FerrisMusic: Let the Sunshine by James MulvanyRecorded on 8-2-2025.

In this vulnerable solo episode, Blake shares an unplanned mid-year reflection after losing a recorded interview—an unexpected gap that turned into sacred space for recalibration. She dives deep into how her 2025 word, “Let there be fruit,” has shown up not in productivity or accolades, but in the painful, refining work of pruning identity idols—like hustle, performance, and external validation. From mourning a drop in Instagram engagement to laying down beloved roles and shifting from constant external processing to deeper intimacy with God, this season has been a crash course in obedience, slowness, and surrender. Blake talks about the beauty of letting go, the discomfort of facing what she's built her worth on, and the surprising fruit of joy and gentleness that has begun to bloom in its place. If you've found yourself exhausted, overextended, or wondering why abiding feels so hard, this episode will meet you in that wilderness and remind you that the pruning always precedes the fruit. In this episode, you'll be able to… Understand how unexpected pruning can reveal hidden identity idols like hustle, performance, and people-pleasing. Learn how slowing down created space for deeper intimacy with God, increased discernment, and healthier habits of processing. Be encouraged to embrace the discomfort of refinement as necessary for lasting spiritual growth and fruitfulness. To connect with Blake…Website: thegirlnamedblake.comInstagram: @thegirlnamedblake Thanks to our sponsors! AquaTru - Get 20% off any aqua purifier when you use code BLAKE on AquaTru.com. AirDoctor - Visit airdoctorpro.com and get up to $300 off an air purifier when you using the code BLAKE and get a FREE 3-year warranty! Fatty15 - Take charge of your health by visiting fatty15.com/BLAKE and using the code HEALTHY to get an extra 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Summer in 2025 is here - and after one of the sunniest and driest Springs on record, we enter the long days and sultry nights with the garden looking glorious but always looking to the horizon for a little bit of rain to keep things looking green and lush. Herbaceous borders are set to maximum colour, vegetable beds seem to multiply in growth weekly and the gardeners tan is ever present. So enjoy the long summer days, take some time to appreciate time in your garden and join the Talking Heads pair as they continue to look after the spaces they are in charge of, as well as enjoying their gardens at home.Well, who would have thought that Lucy Chamberlain would get hooked on tropical plants, or that Saul Walker would be munching his way through lettuces and sweet peppers in the quest for edible perfection? But, that's what you can find happening in the life of two curious professional gardeners. The duo have also been fighting the never-ending battle of weeds, Lucy flexes her Niwake shears, and Saul peers into his wheelbarrow for a detailed weather report. Tomasz Schafernaker, we salute you!LinkedIn link:Saul WalkerInstagram link:Lucy lucychamberlaingardensIntro and Outro music from https://filmmusic.io"Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Support the show

Presented by Lauren Stibgen What is clear is that as followers of Jesus Christ we are called to handle conflict differently. In verse 1 of John 16, Jesus says to his disciples, all this I have told you so that you will not fall away. Why is this significant? This singular verse follows John 15, and Jesus teaching about abiding. Just as we discussed earlier this week, Jesus knew we would face conflict. In fact, he is even more specific about this conflict in John 15:18. Jesus reminds us that if the world hates us know that it hated him before it hated you or me. Now let's put this together. Jesus wants us to abide, because he knows we will need him. He knows we need his love, his friendship, his counsel and his joy. The conflicts in our day to day are heavy, but sometimes our Father is using these conflicts to help us to bear more fruit for his Kingdom. Yes, I said it. God uses these conflicts to grow us! John 15:2 states, every branch that does bear fruit he prunes that it will bear more fruit. Pruning is a verb meant to trim by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth. Sometimes conflict happens to remove things from our lives that don't belong. That could be at work too. God can use these moments to shine a light of our need for a greater reliance or abiding with him. Another word used in these verses in place of abide is remain. Remain or stay. How often are we not remaining with Jesus? Are we wandering too far from the perfect, life-giving vine of Jesus Christ? This is the vine of perfect love—a vine that says we can ask whatever we wish in Jesus' name! A vine that doesn't consider us servants but friends. A vine that apart from, we can do nothing. Don't ever forget this. Apart from Jesus we can do nothing. This means conflict. We should not engage in conflict without seeking Jesus. Now, conflict isn't the only pruning God uses in our lives, but surely when we are in the midst of conflict, God's number one goal for us is how we seek him in the trial!

We persist for what matters most—for the people we lead, and the people we love.But persistence can start to feel like just another weight to carry, another demand that drains us. And people are tired. So many of us are balancing caregiving, leadership, advocacy, a constant firehose of urgent crises, and maybe sneaking in some rest. So sure, persistence sounds good, but how do we keep going without flaming out?We learn how to prune our proverbial gardens.Pruning, whether a tomato plant or an out-of-control to-do list, requires focusing on the present so we can remove what no longer serves, while protecting what still has life in it. It's persistence in action. It's what keeps us from burning it all down and walking away or from our commitments taking over our lives.Today's guest offers us a masterclass in persistence. She started small. When resistance showed up, she didn't just push through. She revisited her vision. She stayed in relationship with mentors and worked in community. And over time, she has built a global movement for disability, visibility, equity, and justice.On today's 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Tiffany Yu shares a reminder that persistence isn't about doing it all right away or quitting when it's too much. It's about staying focused, refining our vision, and staying connected to supportive people and your mission.Tiffany Yu is the CEO and Founder of Diversability, a 3x TEDx speaker, and the author of The Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive World. She started her career at Goldman Sachs and was named to the 2025 Forbes Accessibility 100 List. At the age of 9, Tiffany became disabled as a result of a car accident that also took the life of her father.Listen to the full episode to hear:How the seeds of Tiffany's disability activism were sown during her time at GeorgetownHow Tiffany's delayed processing of her grief and trauma impacted her ability to connect with disabled joyWhy it matters that all of us get invested in prioritizing accessibility and inclusion for the disability communityWhy accessibility is about more than just utility and needs to address the wholeness of people with disabilitiesWhat leaders can do now to craft more accessible and inclusive spaces and eventsThe importance of community and using your influence to build bridges in the face of setbacksLearn more about Tiffany Yu:WebsiteDiversabilityInstagram: @imtiffanyyuConnect on LinkedInThe Anti-Ableist Manifesto: Smashing Stereotypes, Forging Change, and Building a Disability-Inclusive WorldLearn more about Rebecca:rebeccaching.comWork With RebeccaThe Unburdened Leader on SubstackSign up for the weekly Unburdened Leader EmailResources:The Persist NetworkEP 134: Focus, Feel, Forward: Redefining Leadership for the Long Haul with Amanda LitmanJanina FisherDr. Dan SiegelStephen Porges, PhDBest Buddies InternationalStigma FightersMade of MillionsFrancis WellerThe Power of Exclusion | Tiffany Yu | TEDxBethesdaJudith Heumann - Defying Obstacles in "Being Heumann" and "Crip Camp" | The Daily ShowWhat My Bones Know, Stephanie FooBenson Boone - Beautiful ThingsSeveranceSchitt's CreekOppenheimerReading RainbowArthurMister Rogers' NeighborhoodShine Theory: Why Powerful Women Make the Greatest FriendsThe Problem with Positivity | Tiffany Yu | TEDxYouth@CaliforniaHighSchool

In this episode of The Jaime Luce Podcast, we explore the life of Gideon and how God transforms fear into courage, not by changing our circumstances first, but by realigning our hearts. You'll learn how God often asks us to take the first step afraid, before we feel qualified or equipped. Jaime dives deep into: - How fear reveals what you truly believe - Why obedience sometimes looks foolish at first - God's “pre-strategy” for victory (before the battle ever begins) - What pruning looks like in a faith journey - The connection between idolatry, fear, and spiritual authority If you've been waiting for clarity before stepping out in faith, this episode is for you. Where to dive in: (0:00:08) - God's Pre-Battle Strategy and Wisdom (0:12:56) - Overcoming Fear and Trusting God (0:28:52) - Renewing Faith Through Obedience and Pruning (0:40:44) - Embracing God's Strategy and Confidence About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: - Website: https://jaimeluce.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.page - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

Join Jill for the five-year anniversary of Be YOU - a special live podcast event celebrating 300 episodes of the podcast - on Saturday, October 25th from 1–5 p.m. in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tickets are selling fast at jillherman.com/beyou, and discounted rooms are available at a boutique hotel right next door! Jill spends time this week exploring over-giving and the importance of pruning relationships and commitments in your life, sharing personal experiences when she realized that she had been giving too much of herself to certain people and businesses without receiving the same level of attention in return. She likens this idea to tending a garden when she had neglected her own container garden and allowed it to become overgrown. Just as the flowers were "begging to be pruned," she realized that in her own life, certain relationships and obligations were draining her energy. Jill shares examples of reaching out to a business only to be disappointed when they declined to sponsor her event, and she reflects on family relationships in which she felt the giving was one-sided. In these cases, she decided that it was time to cut away the excess and focus her time and energy on more reciprocal relationships. On the other hand, though, she also shares a story of a friendship in which she initially felt hurt by a lack of reciprocation, but upon further reflection, she realized that her friend was actually kind in other ways. This realization allowed her to let go of the resentment and appreciate the relationship for what it was. Ultimately, Jill is discussing the importance of self-care and being more particular with your time and energy, encouraging listeners to take inventory of their relationships and commitments and to have the courage to prune away the ones that are draining rather than nourishing. She suggests this can be a powerful act of self-love and kindness, allowing you to show up more fully for the people who truly matter! Show Notes: [01:29] - Even though ​giving feels natural and joyful, Jill has realized that it's quietly draining when rarely reciprocated. [05:30] - Jill reflects on how it hurt when generosity wasn't returned, revealing that she subconsciously hoped for appreciation in exchange. [07:15] - Eventually, even pure-hearted giving begs the question: will they ever give back? [09:12] - Jill admits to having misjudged one friend and also finally stopped chasing a family member. [11:12] - Support can come from surprising places, like a childhood friend who buys ten VIP tickets. [12:56] - After giving a company $200K in business, their refusal to sponsor Jill truly stung. [15:29] - After some deep reflection, Jill chose to stop supporting those who never truly showed up in return. [17:25] - Without pruning, everything weakens, and offshoots drain the flowers just like distractions drain us. [19:57] - Jill argues that by trimming relationships and distractions, we protect our energy and grow into our full potential. [22:28] - Sometimes, the kindest thing that you can do is to unapologetically withdraw. [24:23] - True self-honesty means examining everything (relationships, habits, even screen time) and deciding on what needs to go. [25:20] - Don't forget about the upcoming Be YOU event in October! Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts “I love Be You Podcast!” ← If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! This helps the podcast reach more people just like you. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” I know there was something in this episode that you were meant to hear. Let me know what that is! Also, if you haven't done so already, follow Be You Podcast. There is a new episode every single week, and if you're not following, there's a good chance you'll miss out.

Presented by Lauren Stibgen As a follower of Jesus Christ, I have thought a lot about what God wants me to do with conflict, and I've realized I can only control how I react and engage. I can't control the other person or people with whom I may be in conflict. I have thought about different types of conflict, and while all require personal engagement, there are some in business that boil down to contracts and paperwork and have nothing to do with an interpersonal spat between two people. In both circumstances, God calls us to walk in a manner that reflects our kingdom status as we walk as ambassadors at work and in this world. Conflicts at work can be weighty. They can impact you personally, and they can impact an organization's culture. Conflicts can ruin long-standing relationships and creative divides that close a business for good—especially a family-owned business. But one thing I learned about conflict, especially as a believer in Jesus Christ, is that God uses conflict to prune me. He uses these moments, whether personal or in business, to make me better for his kingdom. John 15:2 states: every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will bear more fruit. Pruning is a verb meant to trim by cutting away dead or overgrown branches or stems, especially to increase fruitfulness and growth. Pruning is good. Pruning is meant to help you and me do more for the kingdom. Pruning is meant to show us what to do more or less of. Pruning can remove people- it may even remove a job. I was curious about workplace conflict statistics, and I learned that at the high end, statistics state that 85% of employees report conflict at work. A study from the Peaceful Leaders Academy estimates that employees spend an average of 33.3 minutes a day in negative discussions about other colleagues! Even in a small company, let's say 25 people, this results in 13.875 hours of time spent in potential conflict! Of employees who report conflict, 57% of them have seen this escalate to the level of physical altercation! A recent Harvard Business Review article reports that most conflicts at work are caused by differing perspectives or different personalities. I have learned that you can't manage what you can't measure, and apparently measuring conflict is important! We cannot avoid conflict, but we can strive for peace with others. What does this peacemaking look like and how do we do it? As we look at resolving conflict through our biblical lens, is it possible that others can align with us if they don't believe what we do? The answer is mostly yes, and sometimes, no. However, if we are honest, even conflict with other believers can go unresolved. The answer is still sometimes yes and sometimes no. Matthew 5:9 tells us: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.” One of my all-time favorite books is The Peacemaker by Ken Sande. I have had this book since 2007 on my shelf and find that I have referenced it many times over the years to describe the good and bad of handling conflict. Sande's visual of what he calls the slippery slope of conflict outlines what he calls peace-making, peace-faking and peace-breaking. Of course, the goal is to be in peace-making mode, but what about the other end of this spectrum? Peace-faking is described as an escape response to conflict with the ultimate response of suicide. Peace-breaking is described as an attack response to conflict with the ultimate end of murder. I just mentioned that 57% of employees have seen a conflict escalating to a physical altercation; let's think about this as peace-breaking. Obviously, this is an attack response and is on the slippery slope to something even worse. What are the roots of most conflicts? I just mentioned the Harvard Business Review which said that differing perspectives and differing personalities cause most conflict, but it is much more specific than this.

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Today we dove into a topic we've been talking a lot about ever since we became parents of three kids and that's “pruning” in our lives. After we became a family of five we really had to sit down and figure out what was the best use of our time and take a look at our top priorities. We ended up having several things we knew we needed to cut out for the sake of the goals we have for our family, marriage and career. We've talked so much about this topic and we would love to hear if you can relate :) We hope this episode inspires you to re-evaluate what's really important to you and align your time and energy with those priorities. We love you guys! Love,  Shawn & Andrew  Check out the SKIMS Ultimate Bra Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/couplethings #skimspartner Get 15% off your order of Chomps meat sticks at Chomps.com with code SHAWN https://www.chomps.com/SHAWN Beam Kids is now available online at https://www.shopbeam.com/COUPLETHINGS Take advantage of our exclusive discount of up to 40% off using code COUPLETHINGS Follow our podcast Instagram  ▶ https://www.instagram.com/shawnandandrewpods/ Subscribe to our newsletter  ▶ https://www.familymade.com/newsletter Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson  Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew's Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en #Relationships #Family #Priorities #ShawnAndAndrew #Pruning Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices