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Psalm 65.9 NLT 'You take care of the earth and water it, making it rich and fertile. The river of God has plenty of water; it provides a bountiful harvest of grain, for you have ordered it so.' These days less than two percent of the population is involved in agriculture and so, for most of us, harvesting feels a world away from our everyday lives. In pre-Industrial society most people were involved in agriculture and harvest was a massive communal activity. It was desperately hard work and the lives of agricultural workers were intimately bound up with the rhythms of the seasons. It's no wonder that many of the psalms make reference to harvesting. Our circumstances are very different, but we are still dependent on the work of our farmers and so I am delighted that over the next few weeks most of our churches will be involved in harvest celebrations. They remind us that our food, however it comes to us, is a gift from God. This is a good moment to focus attention on our farmers. It is well known that the rate of suicide is high amongst those who work on the land. The pressures upon them at any time are many and these have been exacerbated by the changes in our climate of recent years and the increase of extreme weather events. Isolation is a pervasive problem, and many farmers live with constant financial insecurity. It is good for us to use this time of harvest celebrations to give thanks for the amazing contribution that our farmers make, and to pray for God's blessing upon them. But before anything else the harvest encourages us to look to God whose hand provides our food. Our heavily processed and cleverly packaged food will often give the impression that our food is man-made. But it isn't! It comes to us from our loving creator who deserves our worship and thanksgiving. QUESTION: How are you going to celebrate God's gift of the harvest this year? PRAYER: Thank you, loving God, for the gift of our food. We praise you for all those who work so hard to bring it to us. Amen

Question: How did God create man? Answer: God created man male and female, after his own image, in knowledge, righteousness, and holiness, with dominion over the creatures. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: How doth God execute his decrees? Answer: God executeth his decrees in the works of creation and providence. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Acts 17.32-34 NLT When they heard Paul speak about the resurrection of the dead, some laughed in contempt, but others said, “We want to hear more about this later.” That ended Paul's discussion with them, but some joined him and became believers. Paul received a complete range of reactions to his speech to the Areopagus. Some laughed, others wanted to hear more and yet others became believers. You couldn't get a more varied response than that! First of all there were those who laughed with contempt. They found the idea of the resurrection absurd. It is never pleasant to be laughed at, but Paul knew that the Christian message will always seem ridiculous to some people. He spoke about this at length when he wrote to the church in Corinth. If you have a partner, children or colleagues who find your faith a complete joke it is very tiring and discouraging. I pray that you will find grace and strength to cope and also Christian friends who can support you. Other people were sufficiently stimulated by Paul's message to want to hear more from him at a later date. When people first hear the Christian message, it often comes as such a surprise that they don't know how to take it all on board. They need time to stop and reflect. I have known some people who took decades to reflect on the Good News before they finally decided to follow Jesus. We need to be very patient and continually willing to talk with people about their questions and doubts. And, finally, some people believed. Amongst them was Dionysius, a member of the Areopagus. How thrilled Paul must have been that one of the members of this distinguished body should make a commitment to follow Christ. And remember that Paul had never intended to be in Athens at all! He was merely kicking his heels for a few days whilst Silas and Timothy caught up with him. Paul's eagerness to share the Good News of Jesus was unceasing. Question: How would you support someone who was being mocked for their faith? Prayer: Lord God, help me to share your Good News whatever the reaction. Amen

Acts 17.22-23 NLT Paul, standing before the council, addressed them as follows: “Men of Athens, I notice that you are very religious in every way, for as I was walking along I saw your many shrines. And one of your altars had this inscription on it: ‘To an Unknown God.' Paul must have been delighted to get an opportunity to speak to the council, which was known as the Areopagus. This was a highly respected body and brought together the leading thinkers of Athenian society. I love the graciousness and sensitivity of Paul's approach to them. He wanted to build a bridge with these learned people. He observed that he had been looking around the city and noticed that they were very religious. They would have loved that. But he goes further, remarking that he had come upon one particular altar which was “To an Unknown God.” I am sure that his hearers were flattered by the care with which Paul had surveyed the situation and they were all ears. If we are to speak compellingly to our society, we too need to build a bridge. I took a while to recognise this. I recall coming upon a booklet in my mid-teens which told me all the shortcomings of the beliefs of the Jehovah's Witnesses. I was fascinated and decided that I should try to remember as much of it as possible so that when they next visited I could defeat them with all the excellent points made in the booklet. The day came. I knew they were Jehovah's Witnesses as soon as they walked towards the house and I launched quickly into my carefully prepared attack. It won't be a surprise to you that I was completely unsuccessful. Attacking people, however wrong they may be, is never a way of building a relationship! Paul's sensitive approach didn't for a moment mean that he watered down his message. He simply ensured that what he said made sense to his hearers. Having built a bridge, he was then able to get to the core of his message and he urged his hearers to repent. We have much to learn from this. Most people in our society have not a single clue about the Christian message and we need to communicate by starting where they are if we are ever to share the Good News of Jesus effectively. Question: How could Paul's approach help us as we share the Good News? Prayer: Loving God help us to speak relevantly and clearly to our society. Amen

Question: How many persons are there in the Godhead? Answer: There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel's YouTube channel. Listeners can find Brandon DaCruz at his/her website https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/, and on Instagram @brandondacruz_  Brandon DaCruz is an online nutrition and physique coach, sports nutritionist as well as the National sales manager of an internationally carried supplement brand. He's also a National Level NPC physique competitor and an internationally published fitness model who's written articles and filmed educational content for publications like Men's Fitness Magazine and Bodybuilding.com.  Brandon has spent the past 12 years working within the sports nutrition and fitness industries and has coached every type of client including Olympia Level professional men's physique competitors, college athletes, MMA fighters, CrossFit competitors, and lifestyle clients.  He believes in blending what's been proven in the research with his own anecdotal and first hand "in the trenches'' experience to improve body composition, optimize performance and enhance health in order to help his clients achieve their goals whether that be building muscle, losing body fat, increasing performance and/or optimizing health and longevity. This is what he refers to as his health-centric coaching model as he believes that improving one's health is the cornerstone to optimizing their physical goals.  In this episode, Rachel and Brandon chat all about the ins and out's of metabolic flexibility. They give tips on why a balanced diet is key for an individualized approach to optimizing fitness and nutrition goals, physique, and longevity.  Both Rachel and Brandon agree that diet protocols can be beneficial for periods of time but ultimately it comes down to pairing your nutrition and fitness with your overall lifestyle. “We don't want a fast metabolism, we want a flexible metabolism, we want a metabolism that's going to adapt to the inputs and stressors that you put upon it.” Brandon DaCruz Top Takeaways: Drawbacks of being metabolically IN-flexible Misconceptions when it comes to fasted cardio Signs and symptoms of being metabolically inflexible and how to test how metabolically  flexible your body is One of the key factors to increasing metabolic flexibility  Show Notes: [0:00] Rachel gives a brief background of returning guest Brandon DaCruz [1:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel welcomes guest Brandon DaCruz  [1:30] Episode 112: Energy Flux: The Missing Piece To Your Fitness Journey with Brandon DaCruz [1:30] Question: Do you want to give us a little bit of background on who you are and what you're up to? [3:00] “We have to fit your nutrition to match your lifestyle and your activity levels, not the other way around.” [3:30] Question: So why don't you tell me how you define Metflex, or how you define metabolic flexibility from your perspective? [4:30] “It's important to be able to use the right fuel at the right time in order to optimize any goal you have, especially when it comes to body composition and then health.” [6:30] Question: Can we chat about how fats and carbs are used as fuel sources for different activities? [11:00] A Low-Carbohydrate Ketogenic Diet Combined with 6-Weeks of Crossfit Training Improves Body Composition and Performance [12:30] Question: What's your take on CrossFit and being metabolically flexible? [15:30] “We don't want a fast metabolism, we want a flexible metabolism. We want a metabolism that's going to adapt to the inputs and stressors that you put upon it.” [17:00] Question: Can we chat about the drawbacks of being metabolically IN-flexible?  [17:30] Metabolic Syndrome  [24:30] Question: What are your thoughts on fasted cardio?  [26:00] Body composition changes associated with fasted versus non-fasted aerobic exercise [28:30] Question: What are some signs of being very metabolically IN-flexible? And then what would your approach be to help someone get more metabolically flexible? [33:30] Question: Can you chat about some of the interventions you use with your clients for their metabolic health? [43:30] Question: Is there anything that you've seen within your own practice with, gender differences as it relates to metabolic IN-flexibility? [48:00] Keto For Women Program [54:00] Question: How do you maintain metabolic flexibility within your own training and traveling?  [58:00] Episode 114: Protein Sparing Modified Fasts (PSMF) with Robert Sikes [1:06:00] “Principles are few, methods are many.” [1:06:30] You can check Brandon out at his website https://www.brandondacruzfit.com/, and on Instagram @brandondacruz_, Episode 112: Energy Flux: The Missing Piece To Your Fitness Journey with Brandon DaCruz  [1:07:30] Thanks for listening to another episode! If you're loving MetFlex and Chill and want to help grow the show, please head over to Itunes and leave a rating and review! How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for MetFlex and Chill. 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Acts 16.15 NLT Lydia and her household were baptized, and she asked us to be her guests. “If you agree that I am a true believer in the Lord,” she said, “come and stay at my home.” And she urged us until we agreed. Paul's first convert in Europe was a businesswoman. Lydia came from what we now know as western Turkey and was a dealer in the purple cloth for which her home area was famous. As Paul travelled around he normally began his ministry in a synagogue but it would seem that there wasn't one in Philippi. So he went to the river where he met up with a group of women who met together to pray. As Paul spoke with them Lydia responded to his message and was baptised. It is fascinating to see that her first response was to offer hospitality, and it seems that she was very insistent. Hospitality was crucial for the early church because there were no Christian buildings for many years. The only way they could meet would be if people generously opened up their homes. Our homes are interesting places aren't they? In many ways they are an extension of our personalities and it is possible to become extremely possessive of our homes. The phrase “their home is their castle” isn't a joke. It conveys the profound truth that, for most of us, our home is a place of safety and comfort. We long to go home at the end of the day and to relax with those we love and where we feel secure. It is, therefore, very easy for us to be selfish with our homes and to use them merely as a way of satisfying our own needs. The New Testament encourages us to open up the door of our homes. It is good if we have a loving and secure home. It is a gift of God. But it's a gift that needs to be shared. For the last five years my family has had the privilege of fostering. At first it felt like a big thing to do but it has actually proved to be a huge blessing to us. We have been made richer through sharing the gift of our home. In common with all God's gifts, our homes are given so that we can give them away. QUESTION: How have you experienced the blessing of Christian hospitality? PRAYER: God our Father, we thank you for the gift of our homes and the privilege of being able to share them with others. Amen

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Acts 12.14-15 NLT When she recognised Peter's voice, she was so overjoyed that, instead of opening the door, she ran back inside and told everyone, “Peter is standing at the door!” “You're out of your mind!” they said. When she insisted, they decided, “It must be his angel.” What do you expect to happen when you pray? Does it occur to you that God might dramatically and immediately answer your prayer? Clearly, that thought hadn't occurred to this fervent group of prayers! Peter, the leader of the church, had been imprisoned by King Herod and the church was understandably scared. It is not surprising that they met together for a time of worship and you can imagine their impassioned prayers for Peter's release. But when Peter turned up at their front door, they were quite sure that it couldn't possibly have happened. Rhoda, the servant girl, who had answered his knock at the door, clearly fully grasped the situation and was so overjoyed that she forgot to open the door!! You couldn't make it up! When she informed the praying friends that Peter was at the door they were, at first, incredibly rude to her, suggesting that she must have taken leave of her senses. And when she insisted that it really was Peter, they were so convinced that it couldn't have happened that they had to find a spiritual explanation of how it appeared to gullible Rhoda that it was him. They suggested that it must be an angel. Poor old Peter had to keep bashing at the door until they finally gave in and let him in. We read that they were astonished! The embarrassment of that moment must have lived with them for the rest of their lives. Much as they loved the Lord, they couldn't bring themselves to believe that he might answer their prayers. When we pray, we are opening our lives to God and we need to be ready for any response. He always hears our prayers and that should give us confidence as we ask him to do things. We only ever understand a tiny part of the situation and so we should never tell God what to do. As we pray we are showing God our willingness to co-operate with whatever he chooses to do, however amazing and miraculous. QUESTION: How confident are you that God will answer your prayers? PRAYER: Loving God, help my confidence in you to grow as I pray. Amen

We're switching it up to 10-episode seasons with 2-week breaks between, for the foreseeable future.QUESTION: How are you a different person now than you were at the end of last season?Abby - Learned the importance of restRyan - Accidentally became an influencerCan we make progress without setting goals? Yes. Set intentions instead, and stay in the present, meeting yourself with acceptance and compassion.As we grow and change, it's helpful to assess our goals, values, and definitions, to make sure they grow up with us. If they served us then but don't serve us now, and we don't realize that, pulling ourselves towards those values and definitions becomes a step back, not forward.Drama Triangle —> Empowerment TriangleVictim / Persecutor / Rescuer —> Creator / Challenger / CoachGRATITUDES:Ryan is grateful that we came back for season 2!Abby is grateful for the resting she did over the break.TIME CODES:5:17 - Question of the episode11:52 - Ryan's foray into TikTok30:24 - Are we making progress?44:35 - Abby digs deeper: Authenticity55:30 - Parenting and ModelingMODEETS:Join our tribe at patreon.com/truenorth11Get life coaching from Abby at IndigoCoaching.netCatch Ryan on TikTok at @the_holistic_mysticWatch us at TinyURL.com/TrueNorth11YouTubeEmail us at hello@truenorth11.comStalk us at truenorth11.com

Podcast for #InspiredByTheWord Devotion for 19th August 2021 Today's devotional article is one on FAITH; faith, your currency to buy without money and your weapon to win all of life's battles. That 4th paragraph brought it home: "Faith not expressed will not prevail." Question: How are you expressing your faith? Is your faith working? Dear Brother/Sister, after reading today's article, carry the book, "How To Make Your Faith Work", read it page to page, again and again, until everything contained in it is your experience. Remember, "Faith always works. If it didn't work, then it was never faith." Have a great day. God bless you.

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Ashley Kosciolek from The Points Guy, and Doug answer listener questions about Carnival Cruise Line's newest mega-ship Mardi Gras.  Richard has cruise news on:  The latest in the Florida and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) lawsuit  Disney Cruise Line returning to sailing  Mardi Gras completes inaugural voyage Carnival Cruise Line changes health protocols in August  First Cunard Line ship returns to service Question: How do we know the protocols in each port of call we visit. Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net. 

Please consider supporting my work by making a purchase using these links at one of my affiliates: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/foursigmatic, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/paleovalley, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/seekinghealth, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestralsupplements, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/magicspoon, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/lmnt Plenty more at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/support! Question: How much fruit is it safe to eat at once? I don't really agree with that premise and that premise might be sensible at really high fructose intake, but I don't think many people are going to hit that by eating fruit, unless they're on a fruitarian diet. I think if you're eating 1, 2, 3 servings of fruit at a time, you're probably not going to seriously hit that mark, but that depends on your energy metabolism and the rest of your diet. So I think the metric to look at that would be your uric acid levels. If your uric acid levels are high, you are eating a lot of fruit at one sitting. If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

Acts 9.3 NLT 'As Saul was approaching Damascus on this mission, a light from heaven suddenly shone down around him.' Saul was a deeply committed Jew and his mission was to destroy the church. He was acting with the authority of the High Priest in Jerusalem and his task was to search out any followers of Jesus and take them as prisoners. But suddenly everything changed as he travelled on the road to Damascus. A brilliant light flashed around him and he heard a voice asking, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” Saul knew the Scriptures well enough to know that this must be God and he asked, “Who are you, Lord?” The reply was not the one he wanted to hear. He was sure that there was nothing in this new-fangled Jesus religion. How shocked he must have been to hear the voice saying, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” We know the rest. We know that this moment changed everything. Saul's life was turned upside down and inside out. He would never be the same again and neither would the church. But let's spend a moment longer thinking about this Damascus Road experience. I have heard many people saying how they regret that they haven't had an experience like that. It seems to me that experiences of this kind are extremely rare. Perhaps God confronted Saul in this way because he knew that that was the only way in which he would get through to him. For most of us the process is completely undramatic. God comes to us amidst the ordinary everyday rhythm of life. He speaks to us as we have a country walk, or in a sermon, or as we read the Bible, or as we speak with a friend. There is nothing at all dramatic about it but God meets with us and, however it happens, that is the most amazing miracle. QUESTION: How have you met with God? PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you that you meet with us in all sorts of ways, and that you want to walk with us today. Amen

Nehemiah 9.5 NLT Then the leaders of the Levites called out to the people: “Stand up and praise the Lord your God, for he lives from everlasting to everlasting!” Time defines our lives so completely that it is very hard to understand eternity. I recall hearing about heaven when I was a child and finding it a very unattractive idea. I assumed that there must be a lot of worship going on in heaven and so I built up a picture of it being like a never- ending church service. The service I had in mind started with a brilliant presentation by the angelic choir who sang beautifully for 650 years. This was followed by a welcome and some notices which were relatively brief at only 200 years. And then there was an absolutely amazing sermon that had 1,400 extremely good points and went on for 2,000 years. I decided that heaven probably wasn't for me! If you have such visions of heaven then I would like to set you free! Heaven will be nothing like that. Heaven is beyond time, just like God. Whenever the Bible talks about God being eternal it is as a springboard to worship. Because God lies beyond time that means that, unlike us, God never grows old. He has no beginning and no end. He is never in a hurry and he is never late. The past, present and future are all the same to God. In the New Testament we learn that Jesus and the Holy Spirit have always lived with the Father. The apostle Paul wrote of Jesus, “He existed before anything else, and he holds all creation together.” (Colossians 1.17) Charles Spurgeon, the famous Baptist preacher wrote, “Do you not know that God is an eternal, self-existent Being, that to say He loves now, is, in fact, to say He always did love, since with God there is no past and can be no future? What we call past, present and future, He wraps up in one eternal NOW. And if you say that He loves you now, you thereby say that He loved you yesterday, He loved you in the past eternity and He will love you forever.” Understanding eternity is beyond our little minds but what we can do is to understand that we are loved and to worship God just like the people in Nehemiah's day. QUESTION: How do you relate to the concept of eternity? PRAYER: Eternal God, we praise you for your infinite greatness. We fall at your feet in worship and adoration. Amen

Please consider supporting my work by making a purchase using these links at one of my affiliates: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/foursigmatic, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/paleovalley, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/seekinghealth, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestralsupplements, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/magicspoon, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/lmnt  Plenty more at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/support! Question: How to Calculate the Amount of a Nutrient in a Complex So this is how to know what percent of something in a complex form gives you what percent of the nutrient of interest, if you ever want to calculate it yourself. So what you want to do, let's say you want to know what percent of Alpha-GPC is choline. What you want to do is say Alpha-GPC, molar mass and Google gives it to you right here, 257.221. And then you want to say choline molar mass 104.1708 and so you want to take this number, the nutrient of interest, and you want to divide it by this number, the dose of the complex form. And then you would get 0.404985. So to carry it out to two digits that rounds down to 0.4. Alpha-GPC is 40% choline. And if you want to find amount of choline in Alpha-GPC, you take the dose of Alpha-GPC and you multiply it by 0.4. Or if you want to be highly specific, you multiply it by this number and you can do the exact same thing for magnesium glycinate, iron bisglycinate, et cetera. If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel's YouTube channel. Listeners can find Ted Naiman at his website www.thePEdiet.com, on Instagram @tednaiman and, on Twitter @tednaiman  Dr. Ted Naiman is a board-certified Family Medicine physician in the Department of Primary Care at a leading major medical center in Seattle. His personal research and medical practice are focused on the practical implementation of diet and exercise for health optimization. He is the author of ‘The PE Diet'. In this episode, we talk about The PE Diet, How Protein is the Leveraging Macronutrient, the Benefits of Prioritizing Protein for Longevity, How to Achieve Metabolic Flexibility Through Diet & Exercise, Insulin Resistance, and More! “The ultimate secret to metabolic flexibility is having the highest lean mass you can get at the lowest fat mass.” Ted Naiman Top Takeaways: Ted's recommendations on how to calculate your daily protein intake needs  Benefits of a high protein diet How the PE diet works and how any diet approach can incorporate this tool Plant proteins vs. animal proteins Misconceptions around the carbohydrate/insulin hypothesis   Types of foods that cause hedonic eating How to achieve optimal metabolic flexibility  Show Notes: [0:00] Rachel gives a brief overview of Dr. Ted Naiman to the listeners [1:30] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Rachel introduces guest Dr. Ted Naiman @tednaiman to the listeners  [2:00] Ted dives into a brief overview of his experience with diet and exercise and how it can be applied to primary care in society  [3:00] The P:E Diet  [3:30] Question: Can you start with telling the listeners what The PE diet is and how it came about in your practice? [7:00] Protein to Energy Ratio explained   [9:30] Question: Is there a cap on the amount of protein that you should or can eat in a day for a particular person? [13:30] Protein and Longevity  [17:30] Question: Are there any negatives to protein?  [19:30] Question: Can you chat about your view of the Carbohydrate/Insulin Hypothesis and how it's evolved over the years? [21:30] Glycemic excursion explained [28:30] Question: What's your take on the concept of metabolic flexibility and being able to use both fuel sources efficiently and effectively? [30:00] “The ultimate secret to metabolic flexibility is having the highest lean mass you can get at the lowest fat mass.” Ted Naiman [36:30] Question: How would you classify high-intensity training? [42:30] Question: Can you speak to some of the misunderstandings around sugar cravings? [45:30] Question: What's your take on low carb and keto treats? [47:30] Question: How do you respond to people who say that artificial sweeteners are toxic? [49:30] Question: ​​What's your routine look like when it comes to eating and exercise? [55:30] Question: Is there anything that you've personally changed your mind about in the past year? And why? [57:30] Episode 114: Protein Sparing Modified Fasts (PSMF) with Robert Sikes [59:30] Question: Anything exciting you're working on or want to share about? [1:00:00] Satiety Per Calorie  [1:01:30] Can you tell our listeners or viewers where they can find you? [1:02:00] You can find Ted on at his website www.thePEdiet.com, on Instagram @tednaiman and, on Twitter @tednaiman  [1:02:30] Question: How do you make your protein ice cream? [1:05:00] Thanks for listening to another episode! Check out www.metflexlife.com for additional nutrition and exercise info along with The Friday Flex- a weekly newsletter for free weekly updates!  --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master's Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

Please be sure to grab my free THYROID GUIDE to make sure your doctor is not missing your thyroid issue   The Question I work out and watch what I eat but every year, I gain weight. I can't get rid of it. Is there anything I can do?  Inna's Response  Yes. There is absolutely something that you can do! The first step is to get a clear picture of what's going on with your thyroid levels. Make sure you get the full thyroid panel including TSH (which is where most tests stop), T 3, free T4, Free T3, and reverse T3. I also recommend testing thyroid antibodies and T3 uptake. For more on these tests and how to understand your results, you can download my FREE THYROID GUIDE   This has to do with unexplained weight gain because your levels may not be optimal (even if your doctor doesn't note it). If you have Hashimoto's, you may experience thyroid destruction so you need to make sure your levels are optimal To improve weight loss, you will also want to balance inflammation and support your immune system. This could include eating anti-inflammatory foods and balancing blood sugar.  Resist the urge to skip meals and avoid carb-loading. If you eat regular, balanced meals and your blood sugar is balanced you will have much more success.    The Question Is it true that if you have Hashimoto's, you can easily develop other autoimmune diseases?  Inna's Response  Sadly, this is true. When we have an autoimmune disease like Hashimoto's, the immune system has become confused about what it should be fighting against. In the case of Hashimoto's the immune system is attacking the thyroid.  If the immune system stays confused and nothing is done to help balance and calm the system then it can attack other organs. And there's something called cross-reactivity where antibodies of the thyroid can cross-react with other tissues and potentially cause another autoimmune disease. This is all the more reason to balance inflammation and support the immune system, not just the thyroid with medication. I dive a little deeper into this in this episode but you can also find more information about solving the autoimmune mystery by listening to episode 32 of Health Mysteries Solved.    The Question Can I have thyroid symptoms if my TSH is just a little bit outside of the reference range?  Inna's Response  The answer is yes, especially if your other thyroid hormones (like T4 and T3) are low. This is why I always say that you have to look at the full thyroid panel because the TSH is not a clear enough indication of what's really going on with your thyroid. You need thyroid hormone for everything in your body so you can definitely have symptoms if your levels are outside of optimal.  If you have Hashimoto's, some symptoms could be due to the inflammation or your immune systems struggle to regulate.    The Question How do you know if Synthroid is working or if you need to switch?   Inna's Response  There are two key things you need to look at.  The first is to check your thyroid levels. If this is a new medication, you want to check all of your thyroid levels within the first 4-6 weeks to see how it is working. Synthroid isT4 so it does not give you any T3, the active hormone which your body needs so you want to check t3 to make sure you are able to convert it properly. For some people, this conversion is an issue. So, they may be taking Synthroid but the body is not converting it properly and they continue to have symptoms. This is why it's so important to not rely solely on the TSH levels.  The second key thing is how you actually feel. Sometimes the labs are picture perfect but the person still doesn't feel well.  This could be for a couple of different reasons. One is that medications have fillers, excipients or colorings which can cause a reaction. There are other options and brands that are slightly different. For example, one is called Tirosint which is easy to absorb (it's a gel cap) and it doesn't contain any excipients or desiccated thyroid which works a little differently in the body and some people feel a difference with those.     The Question Why does my thyroid medication stop working after several months?  Inna's Response  If you have Hashimoto's, you can experience flare-ups where the thyroid gland is under attack. Some people have more flare-ups than others. Over time, these flare-ups can destroy the gland itself so that it is less able to produce hormones requiring more medication. So, even if you've been on the same dose of medication for a long time, you may suddenly feel like it has stopped working but in actuality, you just need to adjust your dose.  There is a second possibility that has to do with absorption. Your body's ability to absorb the medication can fluctuate depending on inflammation in the body, exposure to toxins especially things like plastics or pesticides. These can block the receptors so that even though the medication is coming in, your cells can't absorb it.  In either of these cases, you will want to pay close attention to triggers. To help reduce triggers, focus on eating a clean diet (keeping it organic when you can), reducing stress, checking ingredients of personal care and clearing products.  This should help reduce some of the triggers and inflammation.     The Question Will I be on medication forever?  Inna's Response  This depends on whether you have hypothyroidism or Hashimoto's.  If it's hypothyroidism not caused by Hashimoto's, it could be due to some type of inflammation or it may have been triggered by toxin exposure or a virus in the thyroid. In those cases, it is possible for the thyroid function to return and for medication to be stopped.  In the case of Hashimoto's, the thyroid gets destroyed over time. The goal here is not so much to get off the medication as it is to stop further attack on the thyroid. It is possible for the thyroid to regenerate but it is unknown if it can regenerate enough to no longer require medication.  Let me address something here because I know that a lot of people think medication is bad and that Synthroid is bad because it's synthetic and unnatural. I try to get people to shift their thinking around this because thyroid is an essential hormone that you need for all of the cells in your body. So, this medication is replacing something that, for whatever reason, your body is not producing but absolutely needs. It's essential. It's much worse for your body to be deficient in thyroid hormone than to take the hormone.  I do get it. I struggled with this for a long time but was able to reframe my thinking around it because for me, it is something my body really needs. I think that especially with Hashimoto's, it's about keeping things balanced to prevent more attack and the need to increase the medication. If you can do that and keep your medication at the same dose without the need to increase each year, you are doing a great job!    The Question At my last check, my TSH was where we wanted it to be and I'm doing well and losing weight. However, I have hair loss. Why is that still the case?   Inna's Response  It's true that your thyroid plays an important role in your hair health but it's not solely responsible! There are a lot of other things at play when it comes to your hair.  The first thing you want to check are your iron levels (not just your hemoglobin - check iron saturation and ferritin) to make sure those are in range.  Note that ferritin will fluctuate a little with your menstrual cycle so if it's low but everything else looks good, you should be okay. If you are low in iron, you'll want to look into dietary changes and supplements.  The other big thing that people don't often realize affects hair health is blood sugar. If you're skipping means or your meals aren't balanced, you may be experiencing insulin spikes. That can influence polycystic ovarian syndrome and which can affect your estrogen and testosterone levels. This can directly affect the hair.    The Question I understand that gluten and dairy can be issues for those with Hashimoto's but what about coffee or tea, can those aggravate it? Inna's Response  Yes, they possibly can.  Some people who have thyroid issues also have sensitive adrenal glands. Coffee has caffeine which can overstimulate the adrenal glands. The thyroid and adrenals work closely together so if the adrenals are overstimulated, the thyroid can suffer.  Additionally, coffee can cross-react with gluten, so if you have an issue with gluten, there is a possibility that it could also be an issue with coffee. To be sure, you can do a food sensitivity test to see if coffee is an issue.  Finally, be aware that green tea, specifically, can overstimulate the immune system which can cause problems for those with Hashimoto's.       The Question I have double-vision from Hashimoto's. Should I see an eye specialist? Inna's Response  Yes. An eye specialist is always helpful but it's important that you address your immune system. There is definitely a relationship between autoimmunity and the inflammatory process. In the case of Hashimoto's, it attacks the thyroid but it can also attack other tissues like those in the eyes. So, yes, definitely see a specialist but also look at your Hashimoto triggers and anything that might be causing inflammation to try to reduce flare-ups.    The Question What are the chances of getting pregnant with Hashimoto's? Inna's Response  The chances are very, very good - I'm living proof with two kids. I have hundreds and hundreds of clients with Hashimoto's who have gotten pregnant. To increase your chances, make sure to support the immune system and that all of your thyroid levels are where they should be. If you don't have enough thyroid hormone, it can cause issues with conception and increase the chance of a miscarriage.    The Question Is it safe to take Levothyroxine or Synthroid while pregnant? Inna's Response  Yes, yes, yes! Not only is it safe, it's absolutely needed if your TSH is high and your hormones are low. For the first 8 weeks, the baby is actually relying on your thyroid hormone before their thyroid gland forms. So, yes it is extremely safe and extremely important for you to support your thyroid during pregnancy if you don't have enough naturally.    The Question What are the root causes of a goiter (aside from iodine deficiency)?  Inna's Response  This may surprise you but iodine deficiency is not actually that big of a cause of goiters in the USA. Most people are not that iodine deficient because your thyroid only needs a very small amount of iodine because it can store it.  Goiter is typically caused by an elevated TSH more so than a deficiency in iodine. There are chemicals that are considered goitrogens that can block the hormones and elevate TSH. When the TSH is elevated for an extended period of time, it creates a build up in the growth of the thyroid tissue resulting in a goiter. Goitrogens are found in things like pesticides and plastics.     The Question My naturopath said that I have Hashimoto's but my endocrinologist says that I don't. My antibodies are there but below the reference range. Do I have it or don't I? Inna's Response  I get this question a lot and unfortunately, it's a bit of a gray area. The way I look at it is that something is forming, but it may not be official because the antibodies are not above the reference range.  From a functional, holistic perspective, there shouldn't be any antibodies against the thyroid so we shouldn't ignore that they are there. Something is forming and it could take 5 or 50 years to develop. I would be mindful and look at triggers. I would do a food sensitivity test, check for Celiac genes, and consider removing gluten because it can be such a biggie. Also reduce your stress and exposure to toxins. Basically, do everything you can to help calm the body and immune system while also increasing your intake of anti-inflammatory foods.  Check your antibody level regularly to see if it's going up or down. You may not officially have Hashimoto's but I wouldn't ignore it either.  If you have Hashimoto's be sure to tune in to the 100th episode of Health Mysteries Solved. It's an entire show dedicated to navigating the symptoms of Hashimoto's.    Eliminating Health Mysteries The most powerful way for us to eliminate health mysteries is to investigate them and refuse to accept that there are no answers.  If you or someone you know has a health question or is dealing with an unexplained healthy concern - please send me an email. Let's find that missing clue! Connect with me on Instagram  or Click here to submit your question for the next edition of Ask Inna Anything.   Links: FREE THYROID GUIDE DOWNLOAD Related Podcast Episodes: Solving the Autoimmunity Mystery w/ Inna Topiler Are you Missing this Important Evaluation Method for Thyroid Assessment? [Ask Inna] Your Thyroid and Hashimoto's Questions Answered   Thanks for Listening If you like what you heard, please rate and review this podcast. Every piece of feedback not only helps me create better shows, it helps more people find this important information. 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Question: How do the sacraments become effectual means of salvation? Answer: The sacraments become effectual means of salvation, not from any virtue in them, or in him that doth administer them; but only by the blessing of Christ, and the working of his Spirit in them that by faith receive them. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: How is the Word to be read and heard, that it may become effectual to salvation? Answer: The the Word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in our hearts, and practise it in our lives. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Question: How is the Word made effectual to salvation? Answer: The Spirit of God maketh the reading, but especially the preaching of the Word, an effectual means of convincing and converting sinners, and of building them up in holiness and comfort, through faith, unto salvation. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Please consider supporting my work by making a purchase using these links at one of my affiliates: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/foursigmatic, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/paleovalley, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/seekinghealth, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestralsupplements, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/magicspoon, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/lmnt  Plenty more at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/support! Question: How do I eat to protect my joints? From a nutritional perspective I think it's more a matter of hitting nutritional adequacy across the board. One thing that you can do that is, that's been tested is 15 grams of collagen or gelatin with a little bit of vitamin C taken a half-hour before your workouts will improve collagen synthesis in your joints. Protein and carbohydrates is one, but also sulfur is very important as a constituent of those, and manganese is very important as a cofactor for the enzymatic production of those things. It's probably not a bad idea to consume things that are in joints, and that's sort of whole foods way to do that would be to either, well, the crude way to do it is chew the joints of chickens and stuff like that. If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel's YouTube channel. Listeners can find Stan Efferding at his website Stanefferding.com, and on Instagram @stanefferding and on YouTube @stanefferding Stan Efferding is an IFBB Professional bodybuilder and World Record Holding Powerlifter. He is one of only 10 men in the world to ever total over 2,300 pounds lifted in competition. Stan holds the title of the World's Strongest Bodybuilder.  Stan studied Exercise Science at the University of Oregon and has been training high school, Collegiate, and Professional athletes for over 25 years. Stan conducts seminars all over the country for various sports, nutrition, and training techniques. He has appeared in many magazines and writes for Muscular Development, Flex Magazine, and Power Magazine. Stan is also a successful Entrepreneur having built three different start-up businesses into multi-million dollar companies. In this episode, Stan and I talk about the top 10 things everyone should be doing to optimize fitness and health, incorporating habits around existing routines, weight management, supplement recommendations that are hard to get from food, and much more! “The best diet is the one that you'll follow. And the best exercise is the one that you'll do.” Stan Efferding Top Takeaways: Stan's recommendations for how to optimize your sleep The general rule of thumb for the amount of protein intake needed as you age Benefits of daily 10 minute walks Critical components to short and long term success within a diet phase Two supplements to consider implementing into your diet that is hard to get from food Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Today we are welcoming repeat guest Stan Efferding @stanefferding  [1:00] Episode 59: Achieving Optimal Health with Stan Efferding  [1:30] Stan gives a brief intro and bio about himself and his journey  [2:30] The Vertical Diet [3:30] Today's main topic is how to stay fit over 50 [6:00] “The best diet is the one that you'll follow. And the best exercise is the one that you'll do.” Stan Efferding [8:00] “Compliance is the Science.” Stan Efferding [9:00] First component to staying fit over 50: sleep optimization [13:30] Question: Can you chat in terms of weight management after 50 and what you've seen to work for your clients and yourself? [13:30] Second component to stay fit over 50: weight management [17:30] Question: Can you speak to general movement and your experience with NEAT and if it increases or decreases after retirement? [19:30] The value of NEAT and being cautious of overexercising to not cause excess hunger  [21:00] Question: Can you speak to the importance of protein as we age? [24:30] Question: Can you chat about the misconceptions and misunderstandings around red meat? [32:30] Question: What is the importance of strength training especially when it comes to aging? [35:30] Question: How many times a week would you say is optimal for training? [38:30] “If you're trying to create a habit, attach it to a behavior that you already do. Everybody eats every day -so now we just attach a 10 minute walk to every meal.” Stan Efferding [42:30] Question: In terms of insulin resistance and type two diabetes, can you speak to the blood sugar issues in the population over 50 and your tips to help regulate that? [50:00] Research implies that 7% of your body weight is the average amount of weight to lose to help resolve metabolic health [52:30] Increasing protein can help with managing blood sugars [53:00] Question: Can you chat about the blood pressure management tips you recommend?  [54:30] Question: What is the overall importance of hydration and electrolytes? [1:01:30] Sodium benefits for blood flow and training in the gym [1:02:00] Question: What blood tests do you recommend getting?  [1:02:00] For a full list of blood test recommendations, check out www.stanefferding.com, scroll down and click on blood tests [1:06:30] Digestive distress [1:08:00] A low fodmap diet- elimination approach to diagnosing your digestion issues [1:10:30] Question: Should rice be part of the protocol for those who want to lose weight?  [1:11:00] Question: The effects on muscle growth from pre workout stimulant use? [1:11:00] “If you're not continuously taking your body somewhere it hasn't been before you're gonna stop progressing.” Stan Efferding [1:12:30] Question: Is there a nutritional difference in the different kinds of salts that you consume? [1:13:00] The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully [1:15:00] Question: What are the essential supplements we need to take that we don't get from food? [1:16:00] Question: What are the foods required for calcium to meet daily 1000 milligram requirements for the body in the vertical diet? [1:17:30] Question: Favorite ways to bring up a low HDL? [1:18:30] Question: How many grams of fiber from non irritating sources per 1000 calories should we aim to ingest for colon health? [1:19:30] Question: What is a good resting heart rate zone? And how do we get there? [1:20:30] Question: Should natural athletes stop bulking and cutting cycles once they are near their natural limit, and just be happy with maintaining while building strength or skills? [1:22:00] Learn more about Stan by checking out his Instagram @stanefferding or his latest book The Vertical Diet and www.verticaldiet.com [1:22:30] Stan Efferding KOMPLETTES Seminar in THOR's Power Gym  --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master's Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

We talk with former cruise line executive Art Sbarsky about the cruising industry restart and talk shop about moves the cruise lines are doing to earn extra revenue.  Richard Simms has cruise news: It's been a long 16 months but a lot of ships are back into service The UK greenlights international cruises  The CDC and Florida lawsuit drags on — has it ended yet? Norwegian has finally returned to sailing  Disney has announced new testing protocols  Bimini island gets first Carnival ship call  Question: How strict have the cruise lines been on embarkation and arriving at your appointment times? Diane  Thoughts or questions? doug@cruiseradio.net  Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the Cruise Radio News podcast feed.  Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at www.cruiseradio.net.

Please consider supporting my work by making a purchase using these links at one of my affiliates: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/foursigmatic, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/paleovalley, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/seekinghealth, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/ancestralsupplements, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/magicspoon, https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/lmnt  Plenty more at https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/support! Question: How long does it take environment to change gene expression, epigenetics, and genetics? Well, generally speaking, environment mediates, I mean, it depends what you mean by environment mediating, right? So environment mediates changes in gene expression through epigenetics, but gene expression is not SNPs. SNPs are produced through mutations in the heritable genome, and then by environment changing, do you mean the production of the mutation that is the SNP for the first time? Or do you mean the change in the proportion of the population? If you would like to be part of the next live Ask Me Anything About Nutrition, sign up for the CMJ Masterpass, which includes access to these live Zoom sessions, premium features on all my content, and hundreds of dollars of exclusive discounts. You can sign up with a 10% lifetime discount here: https://chrismasterjohnphd.com/q&a DISCLAIMER: I have a PhD in Nutritional Sciences and my expertise is in performing and evaluating nutritional research. I am not a medical doctor and nothing herein is medical advice.

Prepare your ears and hearts as Tim strikes back, I mean responds to our discussion of concerts.Tim's Response to Concert TalkThe concert that Shayne forgot!The concert that Jay forgot!How does Rob feel about being called “Little Rob?”Queens RichieMore Rush love from TimINXS in Texas Stadium!Motley CrueLocal bands don't count.Question: How much do you love Tim?Let us know in the Beer Thursday Facebook group and on Instagram!For complete show notes, go to Shayne.Fun/bt88. Follow Beer Thursday on Instagram so you can join the convo next time we go live! Please support us on the Beer Thursday Patreon page! The first 20 Great Human Beings will get access to the Beer Thursday Facebook group at the $5 level.Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top with us be subscribing and leaving a 5-Star review on your favorite podcasting app:Apple PodcastsSpotifyStitcherGoogle PodcastsiHeartRadioSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/beerthursday)

Recorded at 11:11 pm under the Full Moon in Aquarius, we're closing out July by connecting with you, our beautiful community!  A soul contract in a marriage ending. Interest in the Akashic Records but a lack of self-trust. Feeling scattered and looking for flow. The questions Ben and I answer today are frequently asked and you will most likely resonate with at least one or maybe all of them - this episode is for everyone. Enjoy!  YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED 1. How do you know when a soul contract has come to an end, especially in a marriage? How do you know what to do next?  2. I'm relatively new to working with my Line and Line Activations. Does someone need to be particularly experienced working with their Line in order to access their Records? I'd love to try myself but I have fears and doubts. Is this something that everyone can do? 3. When I do Line Activations, really big things come through. I feel very unfocused in life and so when I sit quietly and big things come through, I feel like I should pursue them even though I don't know if I have the time or energy. Do you have any insight on what I can do with this? I'd like to live a life feeling less hectic and more calm.  SHOW NOTES How to Read the Akashic Records with the Pinnacle 30% off with SUMMER at checkout Clear the Line Program @alnwithin on IG Ask Us a Question How to do a Line Activation

Nehemiah 1.6-7 NLT 'I confess that we have sinned against you. Yes, even my own family and I have sinned! We have sinned terribly by not obeying the commands, decrees, and regulations that you gave us through your servant Moses.' My car has gone in for a service today. A few minutes ago, I received a video on my phone from the garage in which I saw a mechanic giving me a guided tour of the underside of the vehicle pointing out all of its imperfections and indicating the work that would be needed over the coming months. Whether I liked it or not, I needed to know the facts and face up to them. In a sense that's what happens when we come into the presence of a holy God. The truth about our lives is suddenly revealed. The fact is that we are sinners and we live in a community that is sinful. Nehemiah knew that he had to be absolutely honest with God. At times we like to play games with ourselves and make out that we are really not that bad. We open the newspapers and compare ourselves with people who have committed appalling crimes and we feel better about ourselves. We would never do such things. But the reality is that we are sinners. We fall short of God's perfect standards and we need his forgiveness if we are ever going to live in partnership with him. The wonderful truth is that if we are willing to confess our sins then God is willing to forgive us and set us free. When Jesus died on the cross he took upon himself the full weight of our sin. Nehemiah's words remind me of Isaiah who, when he faced the holiness of God, felt thoroughly depressed. He cried out, “It's all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips.” (Isaiah 6.5) But the wonderful fact is that it wasn't all over because God sent a seraphim to cleanse his lips. Praise God that when we confess our sins he is willing, in the same moment, to forgive us and set us free to live our lives to the full. QUESTION: How do you respond to the news that God is willing to forgive you? PRAYER: Loving God, thank you for the amazing and liberating gift of forgiveness. Amen

Nehemiah 1.4 NLT 'When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven.' Not surprisingly many people have a special affection for the book of Nehemiah. It offers us an engaging first- hand account of a man of huge courage and faith. Here we meet Nehemiah in Persia which was about 1000 miles away from Jerusalem, his ancestral home. Many years before Jerusalem had been attacked by King Nebuchadnezzar, the King of Babylon, and much of the population had been taken off into exile. That must be as humiliating a punishment as could be imagined but for the Jews, for whom the land was a gift of God, it was an excruciating penalty. The people longed to return to their homeland and were eager for any snippet of news. On this particular day Nehemiah had heard the latest and it is a story of unrelieved misery. Although many of the exiles had returned to Jerusalem they were in great trouble and disgrace and the walls of the city were broken and the gates burned with fire. For Nehemiah there was no way in which the news could have been worse and he responded with tears and prayer. I am struck by the number of times, on the radio and television, when I hear people describe their situation as being so hopeless and desperate that all they can do is pray. Prayer is portrayed as the last resort when every other remedy has been exhausted. Nehemiah saw it in exactly the opposite way. For him it was the first response. His confidence in his great God was such that he knew that Nehemiah could open up his heart to God, and that's precisely what he did. This was no polite, formal approach to God but the laying bare of his rawest emotions. In common with all the greatest privileges of life, it is easy to abuse prayer. It is almost too wonderful to think that it is possible for us to communicate with the Creator of the Universe, but that is what we are invited to do. Like Nehemiah we need to turn prayer from something that we do once we've decided on a course of action, to our first response. QUESTION: How important is prayer in your life? PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for the amazing privilege of being able to pray to you. Help me never to treat it lightly but to treasure it more and more. Amen

This week on She Rebel Radio, we learn how to apply more of the Joy Filter and why we should care about leveraging more joy in all things.    We Ask the Question : How can we reconnect with Joy and explore the action steps needed to apply more of that (sometimes evasive) joy into both your life and your business.    We also dive into why FINDING or staying in Joy can be difficult as part of the human experience.  “The opposite of being present is being absent - when you are lacking joy, often you have not been fully present for a long time”     This week on She Rebel Radio : Introduce the Joy Filter and explore how we can reconnect with Joy Discover why we should care about Joy  How we all find it hard to discover more Joy  Share 5 action steps you can take to reconnect with Joy Secret to discovering when you are no longer feeling Joy in your Business    Discover Previous Roundtables and Self Study Courses : https://sherebelradio.podia.com/   Join the She Rebellion! Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of She Rebel Radio - the podcast empowering women to unlearn conventional rules and create businesses of significance. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave a review, and share your favourite episodes with your friends on social media. We'd love for you to connect and continue the conversation with us at She Rebel Radio Members and follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and be sure to visit our website. 

We know that travel is fun, relaxing and makes great memories. But did you know that travel can benefit your health in other ways, even contributing to your longevity. Today, we're putting on our lab coats and dusting off our text books.Travel and Heart HealthWhitepaper from the Global Coalition on AgingResearch webpage: https://www.transamericacenter.org/retirement-research/travel-surveyFact Sheet: https://globalcoalitiononaging.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/destination-healthy-aging-fact-sheet_final.pdf~~~~~~~~Taking Vacations Effect on Women's Depression and TensionWisconsin Medical JournalLink to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16218311/~~~~~~~~How Having Planned Vacations Affects StressTaylor and Frances Peer-reviewed papersLink to article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/08870446.2019.1687699?journalCode=gpsh20~~~~~~~~Vacation Frequency and Metabolic SyndromeLink to the study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31204484/~~~~~~~~Shayne's BookThe Happiness Infinity Gauntlet*: How to Make Happiness Your Superpower Using Marvel's Infinity Gems.Question: How do vacations affect your well-being? **Let us know on Facebook and Instagram.** For Current Promotions and complete show notes, go to Shayne.FUN/att60. Grab your free download: Top Items to Buy Before Your Theme Park Vacation to Save You Money and Stress!Ready to plan your vacation?  Ryan and Shayne are both Travel Advisors with Creating Magic Vacations and will make YOU the travel-planning superhero.Contact Ryan at DisneyTravelDad.Com.Contact Shayne at Shayne.fun.Never miss an episode and help us take you to the top with us be subscribing and leaving a 5-Star review on your favorite podcasting app:Apple PodcastsStitcherAmazon MusicSpotifyiHeartRadioGoogle Podcasts

Philippians 4.8 NLT 'And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honourable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.' Never in history have those words been more important than right now. When Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989 no-one could have foreseen the way in which it would completely transform the way in which we access information. Our mobile phones are the gateway to a world of information and that has incalculable benefits. But the downside is undeniable. It has never been easier to view destructive and depraved information which is able to ruin lives. In such a situation we desperately need to hear Paul's words. We need to become fixated on those things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Paul lived in the real world. He wasn't inviting the Philippian Christians to hide away from their society. Being a prisoner Paul, of all people, knew about the dark side of Roman life. Doubtless his times in prison gave him a very clear picture of the seamier aspects of society. Paul had no illusions about the world in which he lived, and probably that served to reinforce his conviction that Christians needed to deliberately focus their attention on the true, the pure and the admirable. This is a big challenge for all of us in modern society. Paul knew that what goes on in a Christian's mind is the most crucial issue of all. In Romans 12.2 he urged the Roman Christians not to “copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but to let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think”. As we welcome the true, honourable, right, pure, lovely and admirable influences into our minds, God is able to bring about that amazing transformation. QUESTION: How do you focus your attention on the things that are excellent and praiseworthy? PRAYER: Lord God I invite you to guide my thoughts by your Holy Spirit. Help me to become fixated on those things that will make me stronger in living for you. Amen

Philippians 4.6-7 NLT 'Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.' The most unhelpful thing you can say to a person who is worrying is, “Don't worry”. I am sure it is often meant in a kindly way, but it actually increases the problems of the person who's worrying. Not only have they got all their worries but now they need to feel guilty about it as well. Paul doesn't fall into the trap of giving useless advice because he shows us the way out. He tells the Philippians that there is no need to worry because they can pray about everything. If you place your concerns in God's hands then you can look to the future with confidence and thanksgiving. Jesus also recognised that worrying was a significant issue for his followers. He pointed out that it was a waste of time. He asked the question, “Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Matthew 6.27) Worrying never achieves anything. I rather like the poster which reads, “Worrying is stupid. It's like walking around with an umbrella waiting for it to rain.” But Jesus went further and observed that there is absolutely no need to worry because God provides perfectly for all our needs. He pointed to the birds and the lilies of the field and reasoned that if God could look after them then he could clearly look after human beings. The outcome of trusting God is not merely that the worries disappear but that they are replaced by peace. Those are amazing words and I hope that is your personal experience. I was rushed into hospital a few years ago with sepsis. My blood was poisoned and my heart was racing at an unsustainable speed. As the medics treated me it was clear that I was in serious danger and I thank God that I was overwhelmed with peace. That isn't something that I could have produced because there was nothing peaceful about the situation. It was God's gift and I pray that you will take hold of that peace whatever you face. QUESTION: How do you deal with the worries that come your way? PRAYER: Loving God, thank you that you can replace our worries with your miraculous gift of peace. Amen

To watch this episode, please visit Rachel's YouTube channel. Listeners can find Paul Carter at his website http://www.lift-run-bang.com/, on Instagram @coachpaulcarter and @liftrunbang, and on Twitter @LiftRunBang. Paul Carter is a successful bodybuilder, powerlifter, fitness writer, and the founder of Lift-Run-Bang, a popular online coaching platform. Paul has spent almost 30 years of his life devoted to developing training and nutritional strategies that he has used to coach thousands of athletes. He has traveled across the world to speak and teach others how to use these methods to achieve their greatest fitness potential. Paul is the co-author of the Maximum Muscle Bible book and also an avid writer for T-Nation, Muscle and Fitness, Flex Magazine, and Bodybuilding.com. You can find Paul on Instagram @coachpaulcarter and @liftrunbang dropping knowledge bombs and providing practical, science-backed information to help you optimize your training and build your best physique. In this episode, we talk about hypertrophy training mistakes, Paul's advice around nutritional protocols, muscle tension vs. muscle sensation and how to spot the difference, prioritizing rest and recovery, and much more! “The more unstable a movement, the more degree of compensation can occur. This is not ideal for hypertrophy specific training.” - Paul Carter Top Takeaways: Top 5 hypertrophy training mistakes and how to avoid them Benefits of using machines for hypertrophy training How to properly train your glutes and lats Tension vs. sensation in your muscles and how to read the feedback your body is giving you during muscle contractions LISS vs. HIIT training - the truth about the “afterburn” effect Paul's recommendations for optimizing your recovery to increase overall results Today's Questions: In terms of nutritional ideology, what have been the most beneficial nutritional protocols over the years that you recommend to your clients? Do you incorporate any type of fasting into your regimen or with clients?  Can you give your perspective on fasting and muscle building in terms of maintaining muscle while fasting? Have you ever tried a PSMF approach? Can you debunk why machines can actually be beneficial and potentially optimal if hypertrophy and muscle building are your main goals? What are the top five biggest mistakes you see with hypertrophy training? How would you distinguish or explain to your clients the difference between mind-muscle connection versus sensation?  Thoughts on the maintenance volume research and how that plays out in practice for an advanced trainee. Research states that 1/3 to 1/9 of the volume it takes to gain is sufficient to maintain… but how low can you go and still maintain hypertrophy (assuming effort level is still high)? Do you think this is just a short-term maintenance volume (~3–12 weeks) or do you think we could maintain endlessly with such drastic decreases in volume? Can you debunk some of the myths around interval-style training versus moderate to low-intensity cardio? What's your favorite way to recover? Show Notes: [0:00] Welcome back to MetFlex and Chill! Today's special guest is Paul Carter @coachpaulcarter [0:30] Maximum Muscle Bible [1:00] Rachel introduces Paul Carter to the listeners [2:00] Paul gives a brief breakdown of how he started his journey in lifting, bodybuilding, and hypertrophy training  [5:00] Question: In terms of nutritional ideology, what have been the most beneficial nutritional protocols over the years that you recommend to your clients? [9:30] Question: Do you incorporate any type of fasting or anything like that? I know you have a carb cycling protocol that you put your clients through. [12:00] Question: Can you give your perspective on fasting and muscle building in terms of muscle building and maintaining muscle while fasting? [13:00] “As long as you're lifting hard if you just want to maintain your mass and you're fasting, you're fasting, as long as you're literally still resistance training, you're still giving your body a reason to retain that lean tissue.” Paul Carter [15:30] Question: Have you ever tried a PSMF approach? [17:00] Episode 114: Protein Sparing Modified Fasts (PSMF) with Robert Sikes [21:30] Question: Can you debunk why machines can actually be beneficial and potentially optimal if hypertrophy and muscle building are your main goals? [27:30] Question: What are the top five biggest mistakes you see with hypertrophy training? [28:30] “Picking movements that don't really fit their structure that well, that's another thing that people do consistently wrong.” Paul Carter [31:30] Misunderstanding between lifting heavy and training to failure and lifting effectively  [35:30] Question: How would you distinguish or explain to your clients the difference between mind-muscle connection versus sensation? [36:30] “People get very confused because they will say they feel something in a certain area without understanding from a functional anatomy standpoint what it is that they're actually feeling.” [38:00] What is neuromechanical matching? [47:00] Question from Bryan Boorstein: Thoughts on the maintenance volume research and how that plays out in practice for an advanced trainee. Research states that 1/3 to 1/9 of the volume it takes to gain is sufficient to maintain… but how low can you go and still maintain hypertrophy (assuming effort level is still high)? Do you think this is just a short-term maintenance volume (~3–12 weeks) or do you think we could maintain it endlessly with such drastic decreases in volume? [54:00] Overtraining and how you gain more by training 3-4-5 days versus 6 [55:30] “Fatigue will consistently suppress your fitness level.” Paul Carter [58:00] Question: Can you debunk some of the myths around interval-style training versus moderate to low-intensity cardio? [1:03:30] Question: What's your favorite way to recover? [1:07:00] Maximum Muscle Bible [1:09:00] If you want to check out Yoke Squad or Garage Gangsters check out Paul Carters link in bio on IG @coachpaulcarter [1:10:30] If you want to check Paul out on social media check out @coachpaulcarter and @liftrunbang [1:11:00] Thanks for listening to that episode with Paul Carter! I appreciate your time and if you want to check out more education and muscle building tips check out his IG @coachpaulcarter or @liftrunbang [1:11:00] If you're enjoying this podcast and the education Rachel is putting out for you all please help grow the show and leave a raving review for MetFlex on iTunes.  [1:11:30] How to Leave an Apple Podcast Review: First, Open the podcast app on your iPhone, Mac, or iPad. Then, hit the “Search” tab at the bottom right-hand corner of the page and search for MetFlex and Chill. Select the podcast, scroll down to find the subheading “Ratings & Reviews”. and select “Write a Review.” Next, select the number of stars you'd like to leave. Please choose 5 stars! Using the text box which says “Title,” write a title for your review. Then in the text box, write the review itself. The review can be up to 300 words long, but doesn't need to be much more than: “Love the show! Thanks!” or “Rachel provides wonderful content from a multitude of expert guests!” Once you're done select “Send” in the upper right-hand corner. --- Join the FREE MetFLex Life Course: www.metflexandchill.com Rachel Gregory (@rachelgregory.cns) is a Board-Certified Nutrition Specialist, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, and Author of the best-selling book, 21-Day Ketogenic Diet Weight Loss Challenge. She received her Master's Degree in Nutrition & Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and Bachelor's Degree in Sports Medicine from the University of Miami. Rachel helps her clients transform their lives by starting with the physical (body), realizing the power of the mental (mindset), and ultimately gaining massive confidence that bleeds into every aspect of their lives (family, relationships, work, etc.).

SERMON THESIS- Scripture reveals that Sunday is the Lord's Day- Accordingly, the Lord's Day helps reveal every believer's Lord- How we treat the Lord's Day reveals whose Lord of our Sabbath and of our life--SERMON TRANSITION- Regarding the Lord's Day the ancient confessions reveal the transitional connection between the Sabbath and the Lord's Day--- -From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, -the Sabbath- was the last day of the week- and, from the resurrection of Christ, was changed into the first day of the week, which, in Scripture, is called the Lord's Day, and is to be continued to the end of the world, as the Christian Sabbath- -WCF, 21-7-.---From the beginning of the world to the resurrection of Christ, -the Sabbath- was the last day of the week, and from the resurrection of Christ was changed into the first day of the week, which is called the Lord's Day- and is to be continued to the end of the world as the Christian Sabbath- -London Confession, 22-7-.--QUESTION- How did we get from the Sabbath to the Lord's Day, and why is the Lord's Day different from every other day---I. The Sabbath is Holy because God C---------- it- - Gen.2-1-2a--A. The Sabbath was a C----------- ordinance-B. The Sabbath was a C------------ ordinance-C. The Sabbath was a C---------------- ordinance--II. The Sabbath is Holy because God C---------------- it- - Gen.2-2b-3--A. God Himself E----------- in it - 3x -God's REST- is stressed--B. God Himself E---------------- it--1. By means of B----------- it -Heb. barak - -to bless, to adore.- Opposite is to blaspheme.---2. By means of S--------------- it -H

You ASK, Wendy Answers!  Question: How do you remind yourself to stop focusing on the past and putting energy into your new story?  We grew up with family, friends, and other people who helped us create many stories that we now continuously have on repeat in our minds. They have become truths that we revert to for a long time. Staying in the past can hurt us, and it is up to us to squash the negative things we have let ourselves believe that no longer serve us.  Top points you'll discover:  ✔️ Pay attention to your physical body. From a happy place, all of a sudden, you feel a twinge of jealousy, frustration, anger, resentment, or fear of abandonment coming in. That's the moment you realize that your thoughts are evoking a reaction in your body from the language that is coming up inside of your head. Become more watchful as they happen so that you will be more in control. ✔️  Be mindful of what your thoughts are. Only you have the power to help yourself move on and build a life that you love after going through separation or divorce. The first most crucial step is being mindful of how you are speaking to yourself. Your self-talk can either help you or stall you from going forward. Take the time to notice your thoughts and the negative stories still on replay inside your mind.    ✔️ Ask yourself, "Is this true?" Dispute your self-talk and challenge the negative thoughts that are taking space in your mental real estate. You can choose to respond and ask yourself, "Is this actually true, or is this just something I've always assumed?"  ✔️  Recognize that voice is not you. That inner negative voice within you is trying to keep you rooted in the safety of your old story. You are no longer your failures and mistakes; it's time to separate the past from what is new.  ______________________________________________________________________ Need an opportunity to share your pain points and receive judgment-free support? Want to create a vision of a future after your divorce? Click here to schedule your Free Divorce Recovery Call: https://calendly.com/wendysterling/15...  

Hello to you in San Juan Capistrano, California !Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.You've probably heard that your client should be the heroine of your marketing story. I disagree. Typically, the heroine in a story overcomes enemies and obstacles with the help of allies and wins something she covets. It's a nice strategy; but it's boring. How about coming up with another idea?Perhaps your client could be the centerpiece of your marketing strategy and their story. Why? A centerpiece is intended to be the focus of attention. The client is the reason everything takes place as it does. My client is of central importance in my conscious marketing strategy as well as in the story we tell that reflects their success when we worked together.Question: How can you describe the focus of your business and what you offer clients  in a way that's unique to you? This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic. Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, including Android, and join us next time! You're invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story ArtsProduction Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Philippians 1.15 and 18 NLT 'It's true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives... Whether their motives are false or genuine, the message about Christ is being preached either way, so I rejoice. And I will continue to rejoice.' From time to time we probably all think how nice it would be to live in a dream world where everyone agreed with everyone else. We could then get on with living our Christian lives with the confidence that what other people said was a mirror image of our own thoughts. But now we must leave our dream world and enter the one in which we actually live! In our world people disagree on almost every subject and Christian faith attracts the complete spectrum of reactions. There are people who love every word we speak, and others who hate it with a passion. And, as Paul observed, people speak in a whole variety of ways. Some are loving and gracious, others are bitter and divisive. It's all very confusing but Paul draws a strong and interesting conclusion. Amidst all the confusion he recognises that what really matters is that the name of Jesus is being preached. Of course, he would much rather everyone spoke of Christ in the same way as he did, but that belongs to the dream world where God hasn't asked him to live. In the real world we have to get on with the confusions that come with it. In the middle of summer it may seem strange to think about Christmas but I am really grateful that our country stops for Christmas and pays so much attention to it. My reasons are exactly the same as Paul's. I fully recognise that many people will just see it as a holiday, or a season to make a lot of money. But I love the fact that in our post- Christian and materialistic society we are given the opportunity to promote the story of Jesus' birth. More than three times as many people attend church over the Christmas period when compared with the rest of the year, and millions more will sing carols which clearly affirm the Good News. I think we ought to stand with the apostle Paul and rejoice. QUESTION: How do you react when people speak about Jesus in a way that you dislike? PRAYER: Loving Father, help me to do everything I can to help people to hear about Jesus. Amen

Historically, there's a 91% chance of the stock market giving you a positive return over any particular 10 year period.  Here's the problem: the 91 percent of positive ten year periods have come AFTER recessions and poor markets. The worst ten year periods have come after long bull market expansions, like we're in now.  In or near retirement, THAT'S an important thing to consider. Question: How much of your money should be in the market, and how much OUT of the market right now? What will happen in 2021? Where will the markets be in a year. Today you will hear analysis from several investment managers, Steve will reveal how the Black Diamond Dividend Strategy works in flat and down markets to keep building wealth. Then, the famous host of the MOTLEY FOOL MONEY SHOW, Chris Hill joins us. It's going to be a great show you don't want to miss. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Gospel: Mark 6:1-13 Answer: Like a blender full of goldfish, a hitchhiking robot, and the Declaration of Independence. Question: How were Jesus' disciples sent out to carry out his work?   http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/3040891.stm https://www.cnn.com/2015/08/03/us/hitchbot-robot-beheaded-philadelphia-feat/index.html https://twitter.com/hitchBOT https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/declaration-transcript

In Q&A 2, I tackle patron questions about party tricks vs. useful exercises, training for long-term goals and what I am doing to train for Just Do It, how to prepare our bodies for tweaky moves, podcast behind-the-scenes secrets, my experience with feeling light vs. feeling strong, how I manage my weight after an eating disorder, favorite workouts for sport climbing, octopus wrestling, and much more.Become a Patron:  patreon.com/thenuggetclimbing Facebook Group:facebook.com/groups/thenuggetclimbingPrivate Q&As:thenuggetclimbing.com/coachingShow Notes:  http://thenuggetclimbing.com/episodes/qa-2Nuggets:00:00 – Introduction, Patreon, New Facebook Group, and Private Q&As05:18 – Scott's Question: Party tricks vs. useful exercises?11:05 – Brandon's Question: How are you training for ‘Just Do It'? 20:49 – Nolan's Question: Regarding JDI, which skills/strengths fall short for you, and which ones do you think are adequate? 23:56 – Nolan's Question: Can you build your sport climbing pyramid and bouldering pyramid at the same time?29:02 – Conner's Question: Is your current lifestyle (van, travel, podcast, etc.) financially sustainable? 31:11 – Jimmy's Question: Favorite workouts for transitioning from boulder to sport mode?34:40 – Liam's Question: How do we balance climbing or training in safe positions, with preparing our bodies for tweaky moves?37:20 – Alec's Question: What does the edit process look like for you?38:20 – Alec's Question: What do you talk about in your pre-show call?39:30 – Alec's Question: Do you have any insights into learning to climb fast?41:40 – Alec's Question: Do you have any proud ascents from Hueco?43:03 – Alec's Question: How do you do weight training on the road?43:54 – Alec's Question: Area's you'll plan on climbing in for the rest of the year?44:50 – Jeff's Question: How does the sensation of feeling light compare to feeling strong?49:30 – David's Question: How do you manage your weight, and how do you manage your thoughts linked to your eating disorder?53:54 – Emma's Question: How can I get better at climbing technique? Is it as simple as climbing more?58:00 – Emma's Question: What exercises beyond the hangboard are most useful for bouldering strength?1:00:12 – Casey's Question: Any supplements you take? 1:02:02 – Casey's Question: Tips for focusing before hard efforts on an onsight?1:03:38 – Casey's Question: Any thoughts on where you'd like to settle eventually?1:04:33 – Casey's Question: Any trashy TV you've been addicted to, or are you somehow immune?1:05:52 – Casey's Question: How much do you love watching good dancers on the internet?1:06:34 – Casey's Question: MAA match between 800 lb octopus and an 800 lb raccoon, who wins?1:07:27 – Casey's Question: What are you grateful for?

Question: How can I encourage my husband when he falls short? This was asked during a Question and Answer Session at 2021 Fellowship Conference. » View: How to Encourage My Husband When He Fails?

Historically, there's a 91% chance of the stock market giving you a positive return over any particular 10 year period.  Here's the problem: the 91 percent of positive ten year periods have come AFTER recessions and poor markets. The worst ten year periods have come after long bull market expansions, like we're in now.  In or near retirement, THAT'S an important thing to consider. Question: How much of your money should be in the market, and how much OUT of the market right now? What will happen in 2021? Where will the markets be in a year. Today you will hear analysis from several investment managers, Steve will reveal how the Black Diamond Dividend Strategy works in flat and down markets to keep building wealth. Then, the famous host of the MOTLEY FOOL MONEY SHOW, Chris Hill joins us. It's going to be a great show you don't want to miss. MASTERING MONEY is on the air!!!

Question: How deep is your spiritual commitment?  You made the decision to receive life from Jesus Christ, right?  But have you made a commitment to surrender, to give everything, to commit your will to Him and let His Word guide your life? 

Question: How is the Sabbath to be sanctified? Answer: The Sabbath is to be sanctified by a holy resting all that day, even from such worldly employments and recreations as are lawful on other days; and spending the whole time in the public and private exercises of God's worship, except so much as is to be taken up in the works of necessity and mercy. A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://gift.ligonier.org/1267/westminster If this podcast has been a blessing to you, try these other podcasts from Ligonier: Renewing Your Mind: https://renewingyourmind.org/ 5 Minutes in Church History: https://www.5minutesinchurchhistory.com/ Ask Ligonier: https://ask.ligonier.org/podcast Open Book: https://openbookpodcast.com/ Simply Put: https://simplyputpodcast.com/

Hello to you in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India! Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is 60 Seconds, your daily dose of hope, imagination, wisdom, stories, practical tips, and general riffing on this and that.Here's a question: How come we hold on to things?I was thinking of this the other day while standing at a window of my home and watching the newest set of twin fawns in the neighborhood. My guess is that they were pretty new; the smaller of the two maybe a day or so old. Watching mom graze in the sunlight while the older twin ran circles around the yard and younger kept poking mom to be fed I could feel myself let go, melt even.What was I holding on to? Stress, fear, uncertainty, maybe resentment, too much work, too little time, not enough resources, you name it. And yet I have everything I need and want; although maybe some hasn't manifested yet.Question: How come we hold on to things? Maybe it's because when the time comes we get to lay them down. This is the place to thrive together. Come for the stories - stay for the magic.  Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, follow, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! You're invited to stop by the website and subscribe to stay current with Diane, her journeys, her guests, as well as creativity, imagination, walking, stories, camaraderie, and so much more: Quarter Moon Story ArtsProduction Team: Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 - Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

REPLAY: LETTING GO week: (Parenting month) : Question: How do you let your child go? Lisa shares the difference between being proactive and reactive in releasing our children.   5 Word Prayer: Jesus, help me let go.   Subscribe in iTunes or Spotify Produced by Unmutable™

Luke's at Notre Dame! (And he forgot his microphone!) FOLLOW-UP First: Six Types of Working Genius in Gomer's home and with a co-worker. Second: Season 2 non-spoiler review of "For All Mankind". Question: How do you handle screen time with your kids? Question: How do you have a sucessful long-distance relationship? Question: If I were the pastor, these are the Top Three Things I would do Luke's at Notre Dame! Ads - BETTERHELP, Redacted Coffee, Tilma Parish, Equipt