Podcasts about pursuing

THE KNICKS ARE AGGRESSIVELY PURSUING A TRADE FOR A CENTER AND MILES MCBRIDE AND PACOME DADIET ARE INVOLVED IN THOSE CONVERSATIONS! According to reports, the Knicks want to add multiple centers to this team. They will fill that 14th roster spot with another center but they are also looking at the trade market to put another center on the team... Troy Mahabir breaks all of this down! SHOW CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 00:08 - Presented By FanDuel 00:32 - Knicks Pursuing Trade For Center 00:50 - Knicks Will Add Another Big To Team For 14th Roster Spot 02:41 - NY Looking To Trade McBride & Dadiet For A Center 04:15 - Pacome Dadiet Has No Trade Value 06:02 - Knicks Will Find It Hard To Move Miles McBride 07:01 - FanDuel Odds For Winner Of The NBA Finals 09:38 - The Knicks Recap Podcast Is Available On All Platforms! LISTEN NOW TO GET YOUR KNICKS FIX! Catch the latest special interviews, shorts, fan interactions, and more by following the show! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you don't miss another episode! Rather Watch the latest Knicks Recap episode? Catch us on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@TheKnicksRecap Follow The Knicks Recap on all social media platforms! Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheKnicksRecap Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/u/TheKnicksRecap?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheKnicksRecap/ Rather Listen to The Knicks Recap on a different platform? Catch us on ALL of your favorite streaming platforms: Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3SKSl8o Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3QrEfr6 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-knicks-recap-a-new-yor-100895112/ Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3QoZrOd Other Pod Channels: https://anchor.fm/the-knicks-recap Grab our MERCH featuring some of the graphics you've seen us create to take your Knicks fandom to the NEXT LEVEL: MAIN STORE: https://theknicksrecap.myspreadshop.com/ CashApp: $TheKnicksRecap Have a comment about the show, an interview, or a graphic idea? Reach out to The Knicks Recap on ALL SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week Erica and I talk about the power of pursuit in a relationship. So many marriages start falling apart before either person realizes it because pursuing each other slowly falls behind other things. Often, they're good things. Important things. They're just not more important than the relationship. So how do couples avoid becoming roommates? How do they keep the passion going? How do they keep pursuing each other when work, kids, schedules, responsibilities, and life are all competing for their attention? It's more than dates and trips. Pursuit is about continuing to be curious about each other. It's about paying attention. Being intentional. Making sure your spouse doesn't simply get whatever is left over after everything else gets your best. Today's episode deals with this incredibly important topic, and it's actually one of our favorite things to talk about. Because if you want a relationship that stays alive, you have to keep pursuing the person you chose.

This generation has no shortage of knowledge and information about any disease, problem, topic, person, or interest. Yet in many cases, we are still searching for the answers and solutions God's wisdom has promised us. On today's broadcast of Wisdom For Living, Greg Mohr shares clear Biblical principles from over 40 years of ministry experience that will help you discover how to unlock the hidden wisdom of God and make good decisions in your life.

Episode 251Susan McMurray spent 30 years in a classroom pouring into other people. This past summer she made something of her own: Kindred & Bloom, a magazine-style devotional for women with contributor articles in the front and a five-week devotional in the back, built to be an excuse to gather.We talk about the magazine she loved that stopped publishing, how the first issue's theme, Abide, came out of a class at her church, the women she asked to write for it, and Create and Connect, the fifth week where you put the reading down and make something with your hands.Susan names the thing under all of it: she read that over half of Americans feel unseen. Then she asks about the empty closet. If there is an empty closet in the house, we fill it with crud, and our schedules work the same way. The fix is margin, on purpose. And she is honest about starting: it was scary to take on something that was just hers, she got up at one in the morning to work on it, and her best advice is one line. Do not despise small beginnings.Meet Susan in person: she and Michelle Bruns of Pinspiration join Nancy for a live podcast in Tulsa on November 10, 6:30 to 8:30 pm, craft and magazine included. Tickets at nancymoore.co/events.The magazine: kindredandbloom.co (Kindred & Bloom Co. on Instagram and Facebook).Today's sponsor: Synergy Benefit Advisors (tulsasynergy.com).Join our free online community: skool.com/sharingpassionandpurposeChapters:0:00 Coming up0:36 Sharing Passion and Purpose0:53 Welcome: meet Susan McMurray1:45 The magazine she loved that stopped publishing2:56 One step further: a five-week devotional in the back3:51 Create and Connect: doing something with your hands5:20 How the theme Abide came to be7:32 Family, hospitality, and community in every season8:27 Permission to slow down9:31 Is it surreal to have published a magazine?9:47 Finding your drivers: writing, beautifying, connecting11:07 Volume one: four issues, four seasons12:46 November 10 in Tulsa: a live podcast for two14:48 Where to find Kindred and Bloom15:53 A keepsake worth gifting16:20 Over half of Americans feel unseen16:38 The empty closet theory, and making margin18:08 A word from our sponsor19:27 Trusting an idea God puts in your heart21:00 Up at 1am, working on the magazine22:54 Rapid fire23:31 A theme song for this season24:21 Best advice: do not despise small beginnings25:12 One book every entrepreneur should read26:38 A dream not pursued yet: Kindred and Bloom retreats28:09 What following your passion means28:56 A question from the last guest: which season are you?29:59 Thank you, and the inner circle30:43 Until next time31:10 Sharing Passion and Purpose outroABOUT NANCYNancy Moore is the host of Sharing Passion and Purpose, a weekly podcast offering career and creative inspiration to help you build a purpose-filled life. Pursuing a career with passion, tapping into your creative potential, and building on your best resource: yourself.ABOUT SUSAN MCMURRAYSusan McMurray is the founder and publisher of Kindred & Bloom Co., a seasonal magazine-style devotional for women whose first issue, Abide, pairs contributor articles with a five-week devotional made for gathering with a few friends. She has taught communication at Oral Roberts University for 30 years and built the magazine over one summer off from teaching.CONNECT & GO DEEPERJoin Nancy's free community: https://www.skool.com/sharingpassionandpurposePodcast website: https://sharingpassionandpurpose.comWork with Nancy: https://nancymoore.co

Your Presence, Lord!: "Pursuing A Deeper Relationship With God" by Mission Ebenezer Family Church

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. 2 Samuel 16:1–17:23 teaches us that true wisdom refuses to seize control, choosing instead to trust God to accomplish His purposes.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

Pastor Abram closes out the practical faith series.

Acts 6:1-7 and 1 Timothy 4:6-16

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 2187: Leo Babauta explains that fear of failure, judgment, and choosing the wrong path is what most often keeps people from the purposeful work they say they want. He offers four practices: gradual exposure that starts far smaller than the imagined worst case, allowing yourself to actually feel the fear in the body, dropping the ego story behind it, and opening to the task in front of you. His argument is that the fear does not have to be removed before the work can begin. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://zenhabits.net/fearful/ Quotes to ponder: "Instead, start with youth football, high school football, and then college football before even considering the big leagues." "It's not a problem, it's just a feeling, just an experience, just a part of the meaningful work you want to do." "Being in the present, we can do the work." Optimal Work Daily is a daily career advice podcast where we narrate the best articles on productivity, entrepreneurship, and work-life balance, read to you by a professional narrator so you can grow your career a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a continuation of the message "The Lifestyle of a True Believer". This message talks about the implications of pursuing holiness.

Pursuing massive, ambitious goals requires far more than just setting targets and putting in hours; it requires internal readiness. When progress stalls and doors remain shut despite your best efforts, it is easy to fall into the trap of believing that the dream isn't meant for you. However, delay does not mean denial. Often, a delay simply indicates that there is critical internal and external foundation-building required before you can safely sustain the outcome you desire. Delay Is Not Denial: Stagnation or slow progress is rarely a sign of failure; it is usually life demanding that you expand your foundation before the structure you are trying to build collapses on you. Capacity Must Precede Manifestation: Before achieving a massive goal, ask yourself if you genuinely possess the emotional, physical, and operational capacity to sustain it today. Receiving influence, scale, or wealth before building the necessary discipline and integrity will ultimately crush you. Shift from Passive Waiting to Active Preparation: Real patience isn't sitting back hoping for a lucky break—it is active endurance. Use the waiting period to do the unglamorous, uncelebrated work, hone your skills, and fix your weaknesses without needing immediate applause. Extract Lessons From Friction: Instead of merely trying to "get through" life's delays, aim to "get from" them. Every delay and roadblock carries a specific lesson necessary for your personal evolution. Focus on Who You Need to Become: Shift your energy away from constantly demanding external results and redirect it toward earning the capacity so that when the door finally opens, you step through knowing you belong there. Stop looking at the external clock and forcing outcomes you aren't yet built to handle. Work on developing your capacity, put in the quiet reps, and remember: one idea, properly executed, can change your life forever.

Jason Smay has been in Nashville for a decade and plays with his son, McKinley James. Prior to that, he was based in Rochester, NY and toured with JD McPherson, Los Strait Jackets, and others. He and McKinley are also part of the Nashville group The Tiger Beats with Patrick Sweany and Ted Pecchio. In this episode, Jason talks about: Thinking about longevity in terms of exercise and overall health His roots drumming heroes  Forming a relationship as young drummer with fellow Rochester native Steve Gadd Using one set of sounds for a whole record Why he loves producers who were/are also drummers His disposition toward the growing role of tech in all music Learning how to pursue the right opportunities for the right reasons Here's our Patreon Here's our Youtube Here's our Homepage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 05: Can Christian Women Compete in Bodybuilding? | Faith, Fitness & Finding God's Glory on StageCan a Christian woman compete in bodybuilding and still glorify God?Where is the line between honoring your body through discipline and pursuing fitness for vanity?In this thought-provoking episode of Daughters of Armor, Coach Crystal and Coach Nikita have an honest conversation about one of the most debated topics in the Christian fitness world.As former and current fitness competitors, they share their personal experiences on the bodybuilding stage, the lessons God taught them through the process, and the questions every Christian woman should ask before stepping into competition.This isn't an episode about whether bodybuilding is "right" or "wrong."It's about learning to discern your motives, guard your heart, and ensure that every goal—even fitness goals—points back to Christ.Because at the end of the day...It's not about the stage.It's about the posture of your heart.Disclaimer: Our goal in this conversation isn't to tell you what decision to make. Our goal is to help you think biblically, examine your heart, and seek the Holy Spirit's guidance in whatever you pursue.About Daughters of ArmorDaughters of Armor is a faith-fueled podcast for Christian women who desire to become spiritually and physically strong.Hosted by Coach Crystal Mallari and Coach Nikita, each episode combines biblical truth with practical health principles to help women renew their minds, steward their bodies, and boldly walk in God's calling.Because your health journey isn't just physical...It's spiritual.Chapters00:00 Welcome to Daughters of Armor02:42 Coach Crystal's bodybuilding journey07:18 Can Christians compete in bodybuilding?12:35 Stewardship versus vanity18:50 Examining your motives24:12 Discernment in posing and presentation30:46 Accountability and Christian community35:15 Guarding your identity in fitness40:30 Pursuing excellence while glorifying God45:18 Final encouragement and prayer=================If This Episode Encouraged You...

In this episode of the Ps+ Pastor Chris Allred walks through the different stages of spiritual growth—and how they relate to our involvement in the call of ministry. 

Welcome to "Emphasis Added," a podcast by the Houston Law Review, where we delve into the world of legal issues, prominent lawyers, and the study and practice of law. In the conclusion for this season, Season 7 host T'arie Vincent and Season 8 host Brianna Mullen meet with Anthony Collier, the elections director for the Harris County Democratic Party. Anthony shares his journey to practicing law in the public interest space and delves into his experience with election law in Harris County. Wherever you are on your legal journey, this episode will provide you with valuable insight on the National Urban League, public interest law, election law, and the Harris County election process.Tune in to "Emphasis Added" on your favorite podcast streaming app or visit the Houston Law Review's website for more engaging content on legal issues and the legal profession. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates on new episodes and legal discussions.00:00 Welcome & Opening Remarks00:58 Guest Background 02:20 Motivation for Pursuing a Career in Public Service05:15 How to Get Involved in Public Interest Law08:20 Benefits of Working in Public Interest Law10:46 Path After Law School16:24 Path Back to Houston19:09 Becoming Elections Director22:03 Common Misunderstandings in the Election Process24:58 JD Informing a Public Service Position28:19 Running for City Council in District B32:36 Closing RemarksTo get a mailing or electronic subscription to the Houston Law Review click here.  For more Emphasis Added content, follow us on Instagram and check out our video content on YouTube!

This week lawmakers on the Legislature's Audit and Fiscal Review Committee heard remarkable testimony on a review of the North Dakota Development Fund. That fund was created in 1991 to provide capital, or "gap financing," to more risky projects in the state that can't get access to more traditional financing. An audit of the fund found woeful documentation for things like performance, investments, and conflicts of interest. On this Plain Talk, Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, who monitored the committee meeting as a member of Legislative Management, said he questions whether the fund ought to continue to exist. "I think the deliberation in the upcoming session is: is that still a worthy objective for the state to be pursuing, that sort of risky gap financing that, admittedly, North Dakota Development Fund is supposed to be pursuing?" He said that the Legislature is ready to "wield the power of the purse" over the program "if there aren't some what we see as necessary changes." Hogue also discussed Measure 1. That proposed constitutional measure, put on the November ballot by lawmakers, would require that future amendments get at least 60% of the vote. That debate may end up being the most expensive race in North Dakota of the 2026 campaign season. Gov. Kelly Armstrong is backing a "yes" vote on the measure. Opposing it is a D.C.-based group called the Fairness Project. Already roughly $1 million has been spent on television advertising for and against the measure, with weeks left to go in campaign season. "Our constitution is the place where we house our core fundamental values like freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and those values should not be altered by a simple majority," Hogue said of the measure. Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discuss the upcoming Plain Talk Debates and our decision not to include independent candidates. We'll be recording debates in the U.S. House race on October 13, and they'll be released on the podcast, on YouTube, and on WDAY Xtra starting on October 14. If you'd like to submit questions for the candidates for U.S. House, Agriculture Commissioner, Superintendent of Schools, and representatives of the campaigns for and against Measure 2 (the school meals measure), send them in at PlainTalkND.com. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

This week lawmakers on the Legislature's Audit and Fiscal Review Committee heard remarkable testimony on a review of the North Dakota Development Fund. That fund was created in 1991 to provide capital, or "gap financing," to more risky projects in the state that can't get access to more traditional financing. An audit of the fund found woeful documentation for things like performance, investments, and conflicts of interest. On this Plain Talk, Senate Majority Leader David Hogue, who monitored the committee meeting as a member of Legislative Management, said he questions whether the fund ought to continue to exist. "I think the deliberation in the upcoming session is: is that still a worthy objective for the state to be pursuing, that sort of risky gap financing that, admittedly, North Dakota Development Fund is supposed to be pursuing?" He said that the Legislature is ready to "wield the power of the purse" over the program "if there aren't some what we see as necessary changes." Hogue also discussed Measure 1. That proposed constitutional measure, put on the November ballot by lawmakers, would require that future amendments get at least 60% of the vote. That debate may end up being the most expensive race in North Dakota of the 2026 campaign season. Gov. Kelly Armstrong is backing a "yes" vote on the measure. Opposing it is a D.C.-based group called the Fairness Project. Already roughly $1 million has been spent on television advertising for and against the measure, with weeks left to go in campaign season. "Our constitution is the place where we house our core fundamental values like freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and those values should not be altered by a simple majority," Hogue said of the measure. Also on this episode, co-host Chad Oban and I discuss the upcoming Plain Talk Debates and our decision not to include independent candidates. We'll be recording debates in the U.S. House race on October 13, and they'll be released on the podcast, on YouTube, and on WDAY Xtra starting on October 14. If you'd like to submit questions for the candidates for U.S. House, Agriculture Commissioner, Superintendent of Schools, and representatives of the campaigns for and against Measure 2 (the school meals measure), send them in at PlainTalkND.com. If you want to participate in Plain Talk, just give us a call or text at 701-587-3141. It's super easy — leave your message, tell us your name and where you're from, and we might feature it on an upcoming episode. To subscribe to Plain Talk, search for the show wherever you get your podcasts or use one of the links below. Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Pocket Casts | Episode Archive

What assets do you have (non-monetary) that can contribute to your capacity for meaningful action?In this episode, Jeff and Dave discuss: What entrepreneurship means to the Kingdom of God. The power of a Christian-led business. Admitting, then confronting, exploitation in business to rid yourself of those ways of working.Fully surrendering to God and all that He is. Key Takeaways: Entrepreneurship is connected to business, but what it really does is bring a new thing into the world and shape everything around you with it. It's up to you what shape that takes.It's inescapably true that in a world that works on exploitation and will give you a high five for being ethical, to do more than is required, you've got to sacrifice something. You can't lead a redemptive organization if it is all about you. Inventory your assets, then pray to God to find out how to re-risk it for a redemptive move. "I would call that one redemptive move that requires some re-risking of your capacity. That's a great place to start. You don't need to have a redemptive organization that's firing on 800 cylinders, aspire to that for sure, but let's find one or two things that you can do right now that don't require galactic change." — Dave Blanchard About Dave Blanchard, Co-Founder & CEO, Praxis: Dave Blanchard is the Co-Founder & CEO of Praxis, a venture-building ecosystem advancing redemptive imagination. Praxis has supported hundreds of ventures through its global Business and Nonprofit Accelerators, while also organizing a broader community of founders, funders, and innovators working on the major issues of our time. Previously, Dave was a Principal Designer at IDEO and founded two companies in music and technology. He is a co-author of From Concept to Scale and a contributor to Praxis's various publications. He has a BA from Babson College in Massachusetts and an MBA and MEM from Northwestern University in Illinois. He lives in New York City with his wife and three sons, where Praxis is headquartered. Connect with Dave Blanchard:Website: https://www.praxis.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtblanchard/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/ Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/ Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-up Email: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisors Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Episode 250What does it take to protect what matters most? Sara Gadd leads the Human Trafficking Education and Response Program at Ascension St. John in Tulsa and chairs the Oklahoma Coalition Against Human Trafficking, and her message is a hopeful one: knowledge reduces vulnerability, relationships matter more than rules, and everything we do makes a difference.We talk about how a kid who volunteered in Southern California grew into this work one step at a time, the three kinds of parents she sees and why the healthiest place is in the middle, staying close to your kids' world, and being the trusted adult a young person can come to even after a mistake. Awareness works better than fear, and a calm, informed adult changes the outcome.How to help: the Oklahoma Coalition Against Human Trafficking (ocatoklahoma.org). If you are ever worried about someone's safety, do not step in on your own. Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888 (text 233733) or law enforcement. Anyone who needs help can walk into any Ascension St. John hospital or clinic, or the Family Safety Center.Today's sponsor: Five Star Painting of Tulsa (fivestarpainting.com/tulsa).Join our free online community: skool.com/sharingpassionandpurposeChapters:0:00 Coming up0:30 Sharing Passion and Purpose0:47 Welcome: meet Sara Gadd2:26 A calling that built one step at a time4:36 A young law and what we are still learning5:20 What most of us picture, and what is real7:15 Why young people are always protected7:34 A book for teens: knowledge reduces vulnerability10:01 What to notice: context over checklists12:42 Why awareness is for everyone14:28 Technology: a good tool that needs guidance17:03 Privacy, sharing, and staying in your kids' world19:13 A word from our sponsor20:07 Practical steps for parents: finding the middle22:41 Be the adult they can come to25:13 How the community can help: the Oklahoma Coalition28:55 Everything we do makes a difference31:43 One more thing: help safely32:24 Until next time32:35 Sharing Passion and Purpose outroABOUT NANCYNancy Moore is the host of Sharing Passion and Purpose, a weekly podcast offering career and creative inspiration to help you build a purpose-filled life. Pursuing a career with passion, tapping into your creative potential, and building on your best resource: yourself.ABOUT SARA GADDSara Gadd manages the Human Trafficking Education and Response Program at Ascension St. John in Tulsa, training healthcare professionals to recognize trafficking and connecting survivors with resources. She chairs the Oklahoma Coalition Against Human Trafficking, is the author of a trafficking-prevention book for teens, and was named one of TulsaKids Magazine's Impactful Women of the 918 for 2026.CONNECT & GO DEEPERJoin Nancy's free community: https://www.skool.com/sharingpassionandpurposePodcast website: https://sharingpassionandpurpose.comWork with Nancy: https://nancymoore.co

What if that idea that keeps coming back to you is trying to gain your attention? Maybe it is a book you cannot stop thinking about, a program you feel called to create, or a bigger idea that seems almost too far beyond your current capacity. The challenge is not always coming up with ideas. Sometimes the real challenge is knowing which ones are worth pursuing and how to recognize the difference between a passing thought and something with deeper potential. I have found that some of my most meaningful ideas do not arrive through force or effort. They keep returning until I finally make space for them. In episode 509 of Amplify Your Success, Sara Connell, author of The Download, and I look at what happens when science, creativity, intuition, and body awareness come together to help us recognize those ideas and bring them into the world. Sara brings a fascinating perspective to the creative process, including the brain states that support innovative thinking, the role of walking and white space, and the somatic signals that can help us discern whether an idea is worth exploring. We also talk about how practical feedback, trusted relationships, and market research can help us test an idea without giving away our own authority. And because so many creators are navigating the role of AI, we have an honest conversation about using it as a productivity tool and creative partner without allowing it to replace the original thinking, voice, and heartbeat that make our work meaningful. If you have an idea that keeps resurfacing, this conversation may help you listen to it differently, create the space to understand it, and find the courage to take the next step.   Key Takeaways: [00:02:36] Being in the right room and saying yes to meaningful connections can help move an idea from possibility into reality. [00:03:22] Not every thought deserves to become a book, program, business, or movement, so discernment matters just as much as creativity. [00:04:28] There is a difference between rational brainstorming and the singular creative ideas that seem to arrive as a deeper "download." [00:05:19] An idea's persistence, emotional resonance, and ability to keep returning may offer clues that it deserves your attention. [00:07:31] Intuition and practical validation can work together through body awareness, feedback, focus groups, and market research. [00:09:26] Understanding brain states such as alpha, theta, beta, and gamma can help explain why certain conditions are more supportive of creative thinking. [00:12:44] Walking, movement, and moments of soft fascination can create space for better ideas, especially when we temporarily step away from outside input. [00:15:19] Paying attention to sensations below the neck can help you notice whether an idea creates a deeper sense of resonance or simply keeps you caught in mental loops. [00:22:09] AI can help organize, transcribe, and develop ideas, but overreliance on it can flatten the originality and emotional heartbeat of your work. [00:44:38] A five-minute download walk can help you clarify what you really want, identify the next step, and create enough white space to notice what emerges.   About The Guest:  Sara Connell is a 5x Bestselling author and the founder of Thought Leader Media where she helps coaches, experts and entrepreneurs scale impact + create 6-7 figures by becoming bestselling authors and in demand/TEDx speakers. She has been featured on/in Oprah, The New York Times, Good Morning America, TODAY, Forbes, Entrepreneur and TEDx. Her upcoming book The Download; Train Your Brain. Unlock Genius. Create Miracles which helps leaders overcome cognitive overload and access clarity, creativity, and innovation in the through human intelligence in the age of AI comes out with Hachette publishing on October 6th, 2026.   Connect With The Guest:  Follow Sara on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/saraconnell/  Join Sara on Substack - https://substack.com/@saraconnellthedownload  Watch Sara on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThoughtLeaderMedia  Check out Sara's Website for Some Great Resources: www.saraconnell.com    Resources Mentioned in This Episode:   Pre-Order Sara's book, The Download, now here and gain access to the bonus gifts. - https://saraconnellcoaching.spiffy.co/checkout/the-download-single-pre-order  Want me to help you build out your Substack to amplify your thought leaders, build an aligned community and leverage an ecosystem that acts like your invisible sales force? Get details on the UnIgnorable Substack Accelerator Program. - https://melaniebenson.com/usa Curious how Substack could help you land more clients (and valuable collaborations that amplify your reach?) Join me for Your Invisible Sales Force Masterclass! https://melaniebenson.com/masterclass Join me on Substack here to discover what's working now as our industry continues to evolve. Be sure to join as a Growth Fuel subscriber to gain access to upcoming live trainings and valuable tools to grow through collaboration and strategic visibility. - https://coachmelaniebenson.substack.com/  

In this episode, Matt discusses two settings where Christians have told him tales of strange encounters. In one, there is pressure to see even mundane events as demonic activity, and in the other, there is room for ambiguity. Through this, we see how the same religion can produce very different ways of looking at the world. Past episodes of our show can be found at https://kmmamedia.com/podcasts/ghosthropology-podcast/ Facebook: facebook.com/ghosthroplogy Instagram: instagram.com/ghosthropod YouTube: youtube.com/@ghosthropology Patreon: www.patreon.com/c/ghosthropology Email: ghosthropology@gmail.com

The Augsburg Confession is the principal theological statement of the Lutheran Church. Join Pastor Brown as he continues a study of this foundational document in this recording of the Sunday morning Bible study at Zion Lutheran Church.Intro and outro music credit: "Thaxted (Holst)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

This week, Pastor Nathan Wakefield continues our sermon series, Pursuing the Heart of God. 2 Samuel 16:1–17:23 teaches us that true wisdom refuses to seize control, choosing instead to trust God to accomplish His purposes.Sermon notes are available on YouVersion Events.Video of the worship service is available for replay.

We are imperfect people pursuing a perfect God.In this message, Shawn Johnson reminds us that we are welcomed, loved, valued, and wanted by God—and that we were never meant to pursue Him alone.Come as you are. Pursue God together.

We are imperfect people pursuing a perfect God.In this message, Shawn Johnson reminds us that we are welcomed, loved, valued, and wanted by God—and that we were never meant to pursue Him alone.Come as you are. Pursue God together.

Matthew 6:19-34 9.20.26

Pastor Phil walks us through what a daily, practical faith looks like. 

Continuing in our Colossians sermon series, Pastor Zack leads a thought-provoking discussion on the connection between the power of prayer and our spiritual maturity. He explores the many ways prayer deepens our intimacy with God, strengthens our faith, and helps us better understand His will for our lives…all of which contribute to our spiritual maturity as followers of Christ.

This is a continuation of the message "Pursuing Holiness". God is calling us up higher in our lives. When we choose holiness, our perception of God becomes clear. 

Ever wondered what it's really like to study dentistry abroad?How different is it to train in Bulgaria, Slovakia, or Valencia compared to the UK?And what happens when it's time to come back home — can you easily register with the GDC and start practicing?Dr. Hugo Medd joins Jaz for an honest and insightful conversation about taking the path less traveled — studying dentistry in Bulgaria after not securing a UK dental school place.They dive into the realities of living and learning abroad, including language barriers, different teaching styles, and how much clinical experience international students actually get. Hugo also shares how he navigated GDC registration, what it's like finding work after graduation, and why he has no regrets about choosing this unconventional route.Highlight of this episode:00:00     TEASER01:21     Introduction02:49     Meet Dr. Hugo Medd: A Journey to Bulgaria06:09     Financial Considerations and Support Systems09:56     Why Bulgaria? DMD vs BDS explained13:13     Language Barriers and Communication Skill17:47     Tuition Fees, Cost of Living, and Financial Realities20:47     Navigating Post-Graduation and GDC Registration23:23     Accredited EU Universities and Recognition Rules25:09     Social Life, Culture, and Student Experience28:14     Midroll34:47     Differences in Teaching Styles Abroad40:54     Navigating the UK Dental Job Market43:03     Advice for New Graduates50:24     Pursuing a Master's in Oral Surgery54:45     Final Thoughts and Contact Information57:11     OUTROInspired to study abroad? Study Medicine Europe helps you land top dentistry and medicine placements in Europe and guides you from application to graduation.If you enjoyed this episode, check out “The American Dental Dream – PDP002”This episode is not eligible for CPD/CE points, but never fear, there are hundreds of hours of CPD waiting for you on the Ultimate Education Plan.#InterferenceCast #CareerDevelopment 

The Augsburg Confession is the principal theological statement of the Lutheran Church. Join Pastor Brown as he begins a study of this foundational document in this recording of the Sunday morning Bible study at Zion Lutheran Church.Intro and outro music credit: "Thaxted (Holst)" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

One Thing: Pursuing What Matters Most - Philippians 3:12-13 by Redemption Church

Bro. Andrew Wilson- A sermon preached Wednesday Evening, on September 16, 2026.

Euronext Sustainability Week runs Sept. 14-18 under the title 'Building resilience in a changing world.' All Things Sustainable is the official podcast and in bonus episodes throughout this week, we're talking to CEOs of Euronext-listed companies to understand what that looks like in practice.  In today's episode, we talk with EnergyVision Founder and CEO Maarten Michielssens. EnergyVision is a Belgian renewable energy company listed on Euronext's Brussels exchange, and Maarten outlines the company's goal to make it easier for customers to transition to renewable energy. He describes a business model — producing renewable energy from solar, wind and hydropower and combining it with battery storage, affordable energy contracts and charging networks for electric vehicles — that he says helps keep electricity prices predictable for customers.  "More than 75% of the energy that we sell comes from our own assets. These assets don't respond to market prices, so we can keep our price stable," he says.  This stability has become increasingly relevant in the face of global conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war and conflict in the Middle East. For most customers, Maarten says the decision to transition away from fossil fuels comes down to cost.   "The combination of renewable energy — which is the cheapest energy — and this obsession for customer satisfaction means that we scale fast, that we are profitable," he says.    Listen to bonus Euronext Sustainability Week episodes:  Why resilience is the buzzword as Euronext Sustainability Week kicks off | S&P Global  S&P Global Sustainable1 is a member of the Euronext Sustainable Network,  Copyright ©2026 by S&P Global  DISCLAIMER  By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk.   Any unauthorized use, facilitation or encouragement of a third party's unauthorized use (including without limitation copy, distribution, transmission or modification, use as part of generative artificial intelligence or for training any artificial intelligence models) of this Podcast or any related information is not permitted without S&P Global's prior consent subject to appropriate licensing and shall be deemed an infringement, violation, breach or contravention of the rights of S&P Global or any applicable third-party (including any copyright, trademark, patent, rights of privacy or publicity or any other proprietary rights).   This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties.  S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.

Episode 249Shelby Gardner is an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and mom of two spitfire daughters, and one of the most refreshingly honest guests I have had. A year ago she stepped away from a ministry position she loved because she felt God asking her to, expecting life to take off the very next week. It did not. We talk about what that brutal, transformative year has really looked like: watching her old community from the outside, discovering how much of her self-worth was tied to a title, and learning that obedience does not come with a guarantee that "better" looks the way you pictured it.Shelby wrote the devotional Lily Pads: A Heart Study, and I love the picture behind the name. Every season of life is just another lily pad. Not a step up, not a step down; another place to sit, learn, and grow. We talk about why your story is not for you, the Rahab novel she is working on, sharing the hard days of motherhood honestly, and her family's core value that stuck with me most: "We do things scared."Connect with Shelby at shelbygardner.com, where her weekly blog lives along with links to the book. Lily Pads: A Heart Study is on Amazon.Today's sponsor: Five Star Painting of Tulsa (fivestarpainting.com/tulsa).Join our free online community: skool.com/sharingpassionandpurposeChapters:0:00 Coming up0:36 Sharing Passion and Purpose0:53 Meet Shelby: author, mom, in-between season3:21 Leaving ministry: the hardest decision4:46 "I thought my life was gonna take off"7:41 Obedience without a guarantee9:44 A word from our sponsor10:38 Why a devotional13:10 The lily-pads picture: seasons, not steps15:48 Your story is not for you18:00 The Rahab novel20:10 Sharing the hard days of motherhood23:36 Rapid fire25:08 Reba and the wooden spoon27:46 The greenhouse storytelling studio29:13 "We do things scared"30:33 The hard yes that changed everything32:33 Where to find Shelby + Lily Pads33:27 Until next timeABOUT NANCYNancy Moore is the host of Sharing Passion and Purpose, a weekly podcast offering career and creative inspiration to help you build a purpose-filled life. Pursuing a career with passion, tapping into your creative potential, and building on your best resource: yourself.ABOUT SHELBY GARDNERShelby Gardner is an author, speaker, and entrepreneur. After seven years in ministry, she stepped away to pursue what God had next, a season she writes about with rare honesty. She is the author of the devotional Lily Pads: A Heart Study (available on Amazon), writes a weekly blog at shelbygardner.com, helps run her husband's real estate brokerage in Sapulpa, and is raising two daughters under the family motto "we do things scared."Website: https://shelbygardner.comCONNECT & GO DEEPERJoin Nancy's free community: https://www.skool.com/sharingpassionandpurposePodcast website: https://sharingpassionandpurpose.comWork with Nancy: https://nancymoore.co

From [ Zen and Inner Peace Vol. Two ]By Chan Master Sheng Yen / Narrated by Ying shyan Ku "Zen & Inner Peace - Volume Two" is a book of teachings by Chan Master Sheng-Yen. It contains his broadcast transcripts focusing on Buddhist wisdom. The book covers five main topics: business leadership, the art of work, Chan practice, meditation, and using Zen in everyday life.

Make the pursuit of purity a priority.

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4154: Ira Israel counts down ten remedies for the low-grade dissatisfaction that chasing happiness produces, starting with the paradox that pursuing happiness reliably causes misery. He covers releasing expectations, replacing more-better-different with gratitude and acceptance, building self-worth through self-discipline, and choosing authenticity over the persona built to survive childhood. His closing point is that the only thing strongly correlated with happiness is trustworthy, loving relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-happiness-10-remedies-for-subtle-incessant-dissatisfaction/ Quotes to ponder: "Pursuing happiness actually causes misery." "The only thing that correlates strongly with authentic happiness is trustworthy, positive, loving relationships" "This moment is everything that you will ever have." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4154: Ira Israel counts down ten remedies for the low-grade dissatisfaction that chasing happiness produces, starting with the paradox that pursuing happiness reliably causes misery. He covers releasing expectations, replacing more-better-different with gratitude and acceptance, building self-worth through self-discipline, and choosing authenticity over the persona built to survive childhood. His closing point is that the only thing strongly correlated with happiness is trustworthy, loving relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-happiness-10-remedies-for-subtle-incessant-dissatisfaction/ Quotes to ponder: "Pursuing happiness actually causes misery." "The only thing that correlates strongly with authentic happiness is trustworthy, positive, loving relationships" "This moment is everything that you will ever have." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) - Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com Episode 4154: Ira Israel counts down ten remedies for the low-grade dissatisfaction that chasing happiness produces, starting with the paradox that pursuing happiness reliably causes misery. He covers releasing expectations, replacing more-better-different with gratitude and acceptance, building self-worth through self-discipline, and choosing authenticity over the persona built to survive childhood. His closing point is that the only thing strongly correlated with happiness is trustworthy, loving relationships. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://iraisrael.com/mindful-happiness-10-remedies-for-subtle-incessant-dissatisfaction/ Quotes to ponder: "Pursuing happiness actually causes misery." "The only thing that correlates strongly with authentic happiness is trustworthy, positive, loving relationships" "This moment is everything that you will ever have." Optimal Living Daily is a daily personal development and self-improvement podcast where we narrate the best self-help articles on minimalism, productivity, and intentional living, read to you by a professional narrator so you can live your best life a little more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pastor Phil walks us through what a daily, practical faith looks like. 

In this episode of the Ps+ Pastor Chris Allred leads a discussion about the important role a worshipful heart plays in a life of ministry leadership. 

Over the course of 1 Corinthians 5:6-13, we see the Apostle Paul continue addressing the situation of church discipline in the body. He warns the church that a little leaven will leaven the whole loaf. They need to take decisive action for the sake of the purity of the church and the good of souls to the glory of the Lord. May the Lord grant us humility to walk purely before Him as we rejoice in His redemptive work that has made us spotless before the Father!

Beau Martonik sits down with Jameson Curtis and Kelly McGraw of Wild at Heart Outdoors, the two guys behind Pursuing the Allegheny. It's their first time on the show in eight years. They walked away from making hunting films, and Jameson walked away from hunting almost entirely for a couple of years. He says getting off social media was the reset button, that seeing 15 guys out of thousands post big bucks had him convinced everybody was killing except him. Kelly puts it more simply: when you drop the ego, you think more freely. What came out the other side is two guys who hunt less and capitalize more. Kelly has been on four mule deer hunts without the big one he's after, and instead of counting them as four failures he counts them as 28 total days of learning. Jameson laid in the weeds for six hours waiting on bedded bucks rather than push a stalk he knew wouldn't work. They both stopped hunting individual buck beds off theory and moved to hunting whatever sign is hot that week. The tactical run in the middle is worth the listen on its own. The one hidden corner of a cut cornfield that the biggest bucks hit in daylight within a couple days of the combine leaving, every year, regardless of the calendar. Why bucks buffer off a field edge and sprint 60 yards before they feed, and the young oak Kelly had planted at 23 yards to fix it. What a 2 a.m. scrape picture usually means about the next afternoon. Why Kelly would rather bump a buck out of his bed than stay a step behind him. And the only weather trigger either of them will get out of bed for. In this episode: Why they stepped away from hunting, and what getting off social media did for it Pursuing the Allegheny, eleven years later What changed out West in twelve years, and the advice from Jared Lyle that stuck Kelly's mule deer math: 28 days, not four failures The lunch break set that killed a buck that same evening What a 2 a.m. scrape picture usually means about tomorrow afternoon The corner of the cut corn the biggest bucks hit in daylight every year Target panic, and a raghorn at 20 yards in Wyoming Where buck bedding stopped working for them, and hunting hot sign instead Bumping deer out of bed and hunting them anyway The only weather trigger either of them will get out of bed for The transplanted scrape tree, and why bucks buffer off a field edge Managing a farm after years on public Hunting for yourself instead of for the internet The Wilderness Society - https://act.wilderness.org/a/26bcpledge-eastwest-1 Instagram:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@eastmeetswesthunt⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠East Meets West Outdoors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Shop Hunting Gear and Apparel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: Beau Martonik - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Amazon Influencer Page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if getting your money right is actually part of getting your dream right? Anthony O'Neal is back on Dreams In Drive for the third time to talk about financial freedom, money mindset, living paycheck to paycheck, building wealth, and what it really takes to create the life you want. Anthony, author of Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck, explains why making more money doesn't automatically create financial freedom—and why creating financial margin can give you the room to pursue your bigger goals. Rana and Anthony also get into lifestyle inflation, comparison, understanding your "why," breaking financial patterns, and setting boundaries with people who don't believe in your vision. Plus, Anthony breaks down his EARNED framework for turning dreams into action and opens up about his own dream of becoming an HBCU dean and eventually an HBCU president. If you've ever felt like your finances are holding you back from the life you want, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about money, strategy, and what it means to truly put your dreams in DRIVE. In this episode: • Financial freedom and living paycheck to paycheck • Why making more money isn't always the solution • Creating financial margin • Money mindset and lifestyle inflation • Anthony's EARNED framework • Turning dreams into actionable goals • Setting boundaries around your vision • Building wealth for future generations • Pursuing your biggest dreams—even when you feel behind Your dream is the starting point. The strategy is what puts it in DRIVE. Connect with Anthony Instagram: @anthonyoneal Get his book: www.anthonyoneal.com/book  Resources + Links: Sign up for our weekly newsletter www.dreamsindrive.com/join Subscribe to Dreams In Drive wherever you get your podcasts Follow @rainshineluv on Instagram for behind-the-scenes with the podcast host Follow @dreamsindrive on IG, Tiktok, and Facebook Share this episode with a friend who's questioning what's next!  

In this episode, Mohammad Hakima tells Jared about immigrating to the United States from Iran, experiencing culture shock in America, and the very different mechanisms of social control he encountered in each country. They discuss the freedoms that can be hard-won in Iran versus the subtler pressures of American life, including what Mohammad calls “manufactured desires”: the ways culture and consumerism can shape what we want while convincing us those desires are entirely our own.They also talk about how encouragement from others led Mohammad to take writing seriously and how writing ultimately gave him a greater sense of purpose. Mohammad reflects on the different possibilities of fiction and nonfiction, how the act of writing can illuminate where you need to go next, and his decision to pursue an MFA at The New School as a way to build community around a shared passion. They also explore the freedom of learning and teaching in an educational environment that encourages experimentation and the relationships that you can form through an MFA. Mohammad Hakima is a New York City-based author who moved to the US from Tehran, Iran and started writing after learning to speak English. His work is published in Prairie Schooner, Bellevue Literary Review, Black Warrior Review, Boulevard, Passages North, and more. He is the winner of Boulevard magazine's 2024 Nonfiction Contest. He's a 2024 Jack Hazard Fellow and a 2026 Periplus Fellow. He has also received a fellowship from Hawthornden Brooklyn, where he teaches a fiction workshop. His writing has received support from Vermont Studio Center, the Kenyon Writers Workshop, and the Sewanee Writers Conference. He has an MFA in fiction from The New School, and he's a high school special education teacher. You can find him at mohammadhakima.com.MFA Writers is hosted by Jared McCormack and produced by Jared McCormack, Hanamori Skoblow, and Brié Goumaz. New episodes are released every two weeks. You can find more MFA Writers at ⁠⁠MFAwriters.com⁠⁠.BE PART OF THE SHOW— Donate to the show at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠.— Leave a rating and review on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠.— Submit an episode request. If there's a program you'd like to learn more about, contact us and we'll do our very best to find a guest who can speak to their experience.— Apply to be a guest on the show by filling out ⁠⁠our application⁠⁠.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: ⁠⁠@MFAwriterspodcast⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠MFA Writers⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠mfawriterspodcast@gmail.com

Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast talks with Dr. Nicholas Alford, DrPH, MPH about men's health, systems thinking, and his journey from healthcare operations to public health consulting.In this episode, Dr. Alford explores how masculinity and social expectations influence men's health-seeking behaviors, particularly among Black men, and why public health messaging needs to better empower the people it hopes to reach. He also discusses the role of evaluation, community engagement, and State Health Improvement Plans in turning public health strategy into meaningful action.Dr. Alford also reflects on his journey from healthcare operations and Medicaid policy to statewide public health planning and consulting. He shares lessons from earning his MPH and DrPH, the value of lived experience, and why understanding systems, networking, mentorship, and listening are essential for building a successful public health career.

I talk to men every single week often they tell me their good intentions: "She was in pain and I was there. I was present." And I have to applaud them, because that's certainly a win! But I do want to encourage them that presence without words is not enough. Your silence when she's hurting isn't neutral. Unfortunately, it can feel like you don't care. She may even worry that you're judging her. Sadly, she may even feel that her heart doesn't matter to you. I don't think that's what you mean. I think you may just not know what to say. It can feel awkward and risky and you don't want to look stupid. But here's the thing: Jesus wasn't silent. He spoke. He served people with His words. Not to perform. Not to impress. To help them. So here are the words I often invite men to say. It might be worth you writing these down: "Honey, how are you feeling?" "That seems really hard. How are you doing?" "Is there anything you want to share?" Yes, it'll feel awkward. Yes, she might not respond the way you hope. But what you just communicated is: I care about your heart. Do it again next week. And the week after. It compounds. And if you've been wrong, don't just change the behavior. Use words -- don't be silent. I encourage you to apologize. And I invite you to be specific. Own it. Character is revealed more by what you repent of -- even than what you do (Dallas Willard). Silence after conviction isn't golden. It can actually be cowardice wearing a mask. I know I've been there more than I'd like to admit. Listen to this week's episode. Then, say words to show you care. And if you're a graduate ready to get back in the game, Proactive launches with a special graduate kickoff. Discounted price disappears September 10th. Brand new? delightyourmarriage.com/cc Blessings, DYM Team (we used ai to summarize her podcast)   PS - Want more insight into the health of your marriage? Take our free Marital Health Assessment to find out your Marital Health score. PPS - Ready to start your healing journey? Schedule a free Clarity Call and see if our programs are the right fit for you. PPPS - Here is what (another) recent Coaching Graduate had to say: [before coaching], "My wife would punch her card occasionally thinking it was her duty to perform, which made it worse for both of us. We had slowly lost connection and focus on one another. Life including family, work and ministry took focus on our time and our lives. We were doing everything for everybody else and found ourselves absent of time for each other."[after coaching] "Awareness, understanding, joy, health, compassion, intimacy and godliness Growth of myself and our relationship. Seeing the beauty in my bride. Pursuing it with vigor and not worrying about vulnerability and getting shot down. The program in itself was a major celebration."     Here is an AI-generated summary of today's episode: The Harm Of Silence in Marriage: Why the Words You're Not Saying Are Hurting Your Marriage Silence can be wise. Silence can also be devastating. And if you're a man sitting next to your wife while she's in pain, saying nothing because you "don't know what to say," this episode is for you. Belah gets direct about the difference between powerful silence and painful silence, why men struggle to speak up, and what Jesus modeled about using words to serve the people assigned to you. Over 1,000 Coached Directly DYM recently reviewed the numbers: Belah has personally coached over 1,000 people in just a handful of years. If you're ready for coaching that leads to real transformation, the track record is there. Introducing Proactive: For Graduates and New Clients Maybe you went through a DYM program but fell off the wagon. Maybe the timing wasn't right, the season was hard, and you couldn't fully lock in. Proactive is a brand-new offering: four times less time required than the intensives, but with significant accountability and community. For graduates, there's a discounted price and a dedicated kickoff call. That pricing disappears September 10th. Brand new to DYM? Visit delightyourmarriage.com/cc to talk to a clarity advisor. Silence When You Should Be Speaking Belah hears it constantly from the men she coaches: "She was upset and I was there for her. My presence was enough." Her response: No, it wasn't. When your wife is in pain and you say nothing, here's what she hears: You don't care You're judging her Her feelings don't matter to you The truth? Most men just don't know what to say. They're terrified of looking foolish or making it worse. But silence in that moment is more painful than imperfect words. The Phrases That Change Everything Write these down. Put them somewhere you'll see them: "Honey, how are you feeling?" "That seems really hard. How are you doing?" "Is there anything you want to share?" "I know this is hard for you." Maybe add a touch on the shoulder. It doesn't need to be a monologue. It just needs to show you care about her heart. Will she respond perfectly the first time? Maybe not. Do it again next week anyway. What you're communicating over time is: your feelings matter to me. Jesus Wasn't Silent Jesus was a servant leader. He washed feet. He made breakfast. He spoke, not to perform or to be admired, but to serve the people God assigned to Him. He was assigned to 12. Not the whole crowd. He prayed for them (John 17). He explained parables to them that He didn't explain to the crowds. He rebuked Peter directly: "Get behind me, Satan. You are mindful of the things of man and not the things of God." James says the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, then gentle. But it's not silent. Jesus spoke because speaking was service. Your wife is your first human assignment. Love your neighbor as yourself, and your neighbor is the one under your roof. Why Men Stay Silent (The Fall Guy Illustration) Belah shares a scene from the movie The Fall Guy: a stuntman who can jump through fires but hides himself the moment he feels weak. He breaks off contact with the woman he loves because he can't bear for her to see him as less than strong. His confession later: "I tried so many times to say something, and I couldn't think of the right words. And as I'm trying, the time passes, and then I think it's too late. So I just stay silent." This is the pattern Belah sees in real men, real marriages. They don't want to look silly, weak, or incompetent. And so they say nothing. And the silence becomes a wall. The antidote? Practice. Look a little foolish. Do the Chicken Dance if you have to (yes, Belah used to make men do that on coaching calls). Because if you're not willing to do something new, nothing will change. Character Is Revealed by What You Repent Of Dallas Willard: "Character is often revealed more by what you repent of than what you do." Belah shares a story from her husband's pickup soccer game. A skilled player accidentally stepped on her, hard. What set him apart from every other man on that field? He came over, shook her hand, and said specifically: "I didn't realize it was you. Instinct kicked in. I was too rough. I apologize." That apology made her respect him far more than if he'd just treated her gently in the first place. Owning it is strength, not weakness. The SHORE Apology: Be Specific If you're not specific in your apology, the other person doesn't even know if you understand why they're hurt. A vague "I'm sorry" leaves them wondering: does he even know what he did? Was it your tone? Your timing? Your words? A specific phrase? Belah shares her own example: she brought something up at the wrong time in someone's life. The content wasn't wrong. The tone wasn't wrong. The timing was wrong, and it caused pain. She had to own that specifically. When Silence IS Powerful Not all silence is bad. Sometimes you need to stop talking so the Holy Spirit can do His work. In marriage conflict, the back-and-forth cycle (text after text, argument after argument) often keeps both people justified in their reactions. He does something that makes her feel unsafe, she disrespects him, and it spirals. But if you pause, if you walk yourself into calmness and stop needing the last word, you create space for conviction. The Holy Spirit can work in silence. You don't have to win the argument. You just have to stop feeding the fire. Your Assignment Write down these phrases and use one this week: "How are you feeling?" "That seems hard. How are you doing?" If you owe an apology, go be specific. What exactly did you do? Name it. Practice looking a little silly. New behavior is awkward at first, like learning to ride a bike. Know when to speak and when to be silent. Speak when she's hurting. Be silent when the argument is spiraling. Your marriage is worth the awkwardness. Your legacy depends on it. (Ai helped us summarize the content of the podcast.)