Podcasts about quietness

Sitting quietly at a desk, hands folded, attention on the teacher — and being called a snob for it. The substitute teacher's words cut deep, not only because of the insult itself, but because of what it feels like to have something good about you twisted into something shameful. Quietness mistaken for indifference. Attentiveness mistaken for pride. The tears didn't fall until later, but the sting of being misunderstood lingered long after the school day ended. Most of us carry memories like that one. And while our experiences do not compare to what Christ endured, Isaiah 53 makes clear that our Savior knows this pain intimately. He was despised and rejected, falsely accused, sentenced and crucified as a criminal — though He was the sinless Lamb of God. He endured the worst misunderstanding in human history, and He bore it with grace. That means when we bring our tears of being misjudged to Him, we are not bringing them to someone who cannot relate. We are bringing them to the One who understands most deeply of all, and who invites us to entrust our case to the Father who sees the truth clearly. And in that posture of trust, something else can grow: a greater willingness to listen, to withhold quick judgment, and to seek to understand others the way we long to be understood. Today's Bible Verse "He was despised and rejected — a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked away. He was despised, and we did not care."— Isaiah 53:3, NLT Ponder Today Jesus knows the pain of being misunderstood — more deeply than any of us ever will. The sinless Son of God was accused, condemned, and crucified as a criminal. He is not a distant Savior who offers sympathy from afar. He empathizes from experience. We can entrust our case to the Father, who sees the truth perfectly. When others misjudge us and there is nothing we can do to correct the record, we can follow Jesus' example in 1 Peter 2:23 and commit our situation to the One who judges justly. Being misunderstood is painful — and it is okay to bring that pain to God. The tears that sting when we are falsely judged are not too small for Him. He sees the truth clearly, and He cares about what it costs us when others do not. Seek to understand rather than to be understood. The words attributed to St. Francis of Assisi capture something of the grace Christ modeled: the goal is not to be vindicated in everyone's eyes, but to respond with the same grace and humility with which He endured false accusation. A Prayer for You Today Precious Savior, You know the stab of pain that comes when others misunderstand and slander what was done in good faith. You, the spotless Lamb of God, were falsely accused and sentenced to death as a criminal. As I take comfort in Your empathy, help me learn from this experience — to remember the sorrow of incorrect judgment so I may grow in my ability to listen and understand others. I do not want to hastily judge others, just as I do not want others to impulsively judge me. Let Your grace guide me to spend more time listening and observing than quickly voicing my opinions. And even if others never come to recognize the truth, I trust my pain to You, because You know all things and You are the Righteous Judge. In Your name, Christ, I pray. Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer brought comfort to a place that has been stinging from being misunderstood, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to encourage your heart and deepen your walk with the Savior who understands you completely. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Title: “The Christian's Labor and Giving” Part 2 Text: 2 Thessalonians 3:11-15 FCF: We often struggle having a Godly perspective on labor and giving. Prop: Because godly leaders teach and demonstrate God's will for His people, we must work quietly to provide needs or face corporate correction and disassociation. Scripture Intro: [Slide 1] Turn in your bible to 2 Thessalonians chapter 3. In a moment we will begin reading in the Legacy Standard Bible in verse 6 and read through verse 15. You can follow along in the pew bible or in whatever version you prefer. Last week, Paul the primary topic of application in this second letter to the Thessalonian church. It is not a new topic. It is one he addressed already in the first letter to them. But it is a problem that hasn't gone away. In fact, it doesn't seem like his advice or commands in the first letter have made much of a change in the church. So, Paul is going to press the issue. He has commanded those who are orderly to keep away from or avoid the disorderly in the church. He has also pointed to he and his companions' example and to his outright teaching on the matter of laboring to provide for your own needs and the needs of others. Last week we stopped short of Paul actually addressing those who are unruly. Today, Paul will clearly define who he considers unruly and why, and will command them to do something. Paul will then follow up with commands, once again, to the orderly church members and how to conduct themselves going forward. Please stand with me to give honor to and to focus on the Word of God as it is read. Invocation: Holy Father, You have made it clear that it is only in Your Son whom You have ever been well-pleased. He is the only human who has ever obeyed You perfectly, having kept Your whole law without one single violation despite enduring all the trials and testings of this life. And though Christ fulfills the law for us, He does this so that we may be declared righteous in Your sight, not so that we may continue to sin. In fact, as part of Your transforming work in us, You put Your Spirit in us to conform our wills to Yours. We, as your people, no longer desire to live in sin but rather desire to observe all that Your Son has commanded and demonstrated to us. I pray that You would use Your Word today to conform us to the image of Your Son. We pray this in Jesus' name, Amen. Transition: [Slide 2] “The most deeply felt obligation on earth is that which the Christian feels to imitate the Redeemer.” Albert Barnes “The universal command of the gospel that comprises all our duties is to walk as Christ walked.” William Bates “The gospel does not make us like Adam in His innocence – it makes us like Christ, in all the perfection of His reflection of God” Sinclair Ferguson [Slide 3] “None can know their election but by their conformity to Christ, for all that are chosen are chosen to sanctification.” Matthew Henry “Putting on Christ is not one among many jobs a Christian has to do; and it is not a sort of special exercise for the top class. It is the whole of Christianity. Christianity offers nothing else at all.” C.S. Lewis Let these words prepare us for the exposition on the text of scripture this morning. I.) Godly leaders teach and demonstrate God's will for His people, so we must work in quietness, provide for ourselves and keep providing for other believers in need. (11-13) a. [Slide 4] 11 - For we hear that some among you are walking in an unruly manner, doing no work at all, but acting like busybodies. i. Paul finally outlines exactly what the disorderly brothers are doing. ii. We've pieced it together, but here it is, clearly stated. iii. Paul has heard, probably from Timothy's report brought back to Corinth, that there are still people in the church who are not working. iv. So, what do they fill their time with? v. Meddling in other people's affairs, gossiping, and generally causing problems in the church. vi. There is actually a play on words here in the Greek that isn't easily brought into English. Something like “they are busy about everyone's business but their own.” But even that doesn't quite do it justice. vii. There is an old saying, “Idle hands are the devil's playground” or “workshop”. Either one conveys the truth that this passage seems to affirm. viii. Because they are not laboring hard to provide for themselves, and are living off the provision of others, they have time to involve themselves in everyone else's lives. And not in a helpful way. ix. It is difficult to know exactly why this was happening. x. Biblical scholars debate what exactly prompted these people to not work at all. xi. But perhaps the Holy Spirit has left this vague so that we might draw the greater principle without being too entangled by the specifics. xii. Paul has already addressed how the church at large is supposed to treat these unruly brothers. xiii. But what about the unruly ones? What about these lazy busybodies? What must they do? b. [Slide 5] 12 - Now such persons we command and exhort in the Lord Jesus Christ, i. Paul issues another command in this text. It is the exact same word he used to command that the orderly keep away from the disorderly. ii. It is clear however, that although Paul is commanding the disorderly, he is doing so publicly to the whole church by saying “such persons we command” iii. And not only does Paul command them, he exhorts them as well. This means to urge or implore them to action. iv. Paul wants to see change. He wants to see movement. v. And notice he commands them in “the” Lord Jesus Christ. vi. This is again appealing to the authority of Christ Jesus as Lord of all of His creation. vii. But notice also, that before when Paul commanded the orderly brothers, he said in the name of “our” Lord Jesus Christ. viii. Here Paul omits the possessive pronoun “our” and simply says “the” Lord Jesus Christ. ix. We shouldn't make too much of this, but perhaps, although calling them brothers before to the rest of the church, Paul, now speaking to them, doesn't want to give them the same assurances he gave the orderly believers in the church. x. But what does he command of them? c. [Slide 6] that working with quietness, i. Paul is commanding them to work. ii. Go get a job and work hard. iii. And then Paul adds some clarity to that with the prepositional phrase, “with quietness.” iv. Quietness here is a noun and it refers to being in a state lacking uproar or causing disturbances. v. Paul is commanding them to work hard and while they are doing that, they must also be sure to dwell in a state of not involving themselves in things that do not pertain to them. vi. Shut up and go back to work.

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Once again God's words through Isaiah attracted our thoughts.  There are so many parallels today with the attitudes the LORD was seeking to counteract in Israel in the time of Isaiah.  The message the prophet was to convey was, “For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, ‘In returning (or repentance, mg) and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.' But you were unwilling …” [30 v.15]In v. 18 this is repeated with added emphasis, “… the LORD waits to be gracious to you, and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you.  For the LORD is a God of justice; blessed are all those who wait for him.”  We see that the LORD's words to the people through Isaiah have remarkable parallels in the words of Jesus – remember the invitations to the wedding banquet – and the poor response – see Matt 22 v.3 and John's record of Jesus saying, “the Scriptures … bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me … you do not have the love of God within you.” [John 5 v.39-41]  What would he say to you?As we read each day – let us make sure we see the “witness” of the Scriptures.  There are also some thought parallels in today's final chapter in Hebrews, “Keep your life free from the love of money, and be content with what you have, for he has said, ‘I will never leave you or forsake you.' So that we can confidently say, the Lord is my helper; I will not fear; what can man do to me?'” [v.5,6]  Paul writes of the sacrifices we should make, to be content, to have no love of money.  He reminds and stresses, our Lord sacrificed himself “in order to sanctify the people through his own blood” [v.12]  And then v.15 should jump out to attract our thoughts, “Through him then let us continually offer a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name … for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.” [v.16] Let us make sure they are pleasing to us – and come genuinely from our hearts – a contrast to the noise and show in the Temple in the days of Isaiah, Jesus and Paul; learning that “in quietness and in trust shall be (y)our strength.”

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 23:2–3 — Midday Prayer for Peace, Emotional Rest, and Quietness in God's Presence Live from London, England — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope Chicago • Singapore • Cape Town • Vienna • Tokyo REST • STILLNESS • RESET midday prayer for peace • prayer for emotional rest • Christian prayer for quietness • prayer to slow down in God's presence Psalm 23:2–3 (NIV) “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.” If your mind feels crowded today, pause for a moment in the presence of Jesus. You do not need to rush through this day carrying every burden alone. Father, in the name of Jesus, I come before You now. Lead me beside quiet waters today. Help my heart slow down and rest in Your presence. Jesus, refresh the places within me that feel tired and overwhelmed. I place my thoughts into Your hands. I let go of the pressure to keep pushing beyond my limits. And now, I choose stillness with You. Quiet the noise within my mind. Restore peace within my heart. Renew my strength gently for the rest of this day. Jesus, remind me that You are near even in the middle of busy moments. Today, I rest safely in Your care. Jesus is with you now. Across the world, people are pausing to find quietness and renewal in the presence of God. From Chicago to Singapore, from Cape Town to Vienna and Tokyo, Jesus is bringing calmness to weary hearts and refreshment to tired minds. Jesús, descanso en Tu presencia hoy. Jesus, renova minha alma neste dia. Jesus, pinapanatag Mo ang puso ko. Father, I trust You completely. Through Jesus Christ, refresh my soul and lead me in peace. Amen. midday prayer, Psalm 23, prayer for peace, emotional rest prayer, Christian encouragement, quietness prayer, prayer for renewal, trust God midday prayer for peace, prayer for emotional rest, Christian prayer for quietness, Bible prayer to slow down in God's presenceSupport the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 185 countries and 3,012 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network.This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month?Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it.You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.comTogether, we can keep prayer moving across the world.To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.ukBuy me a Coffee 

Isaiah 30:1-22 – In quietness and trust is your strength - Neil Douglas by Christ City Church Dublin

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Psalm 131. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Mike Bullmore. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

In this episode, Nancy Wilson continues her discussion of meekness from Matthew Henry's The Quest for Meekness and Quietness of Spirit, describing quietness as the soul's stillness under provocation, anxiety, fear, and trouble, and urging women to take responsibility for calming their own spirits by faith in God. Find more from Nancy and others on Canon+: https://canonplus.com/tabs/none/pages/nancy-wilson 

Understanding the Times | John 10:1-10; Mark 2:32-39

In this episode, Nancy Wilson continues through Matthew Henry's Meekness and Quietness of Spirit with a look at the problem of anger, explaining how meekness keeps reason on the throne, restrains hasty words, and teaches us to answer criticism and conflict with patience, humility, and a soft answer.  Find more from Nancy and others on Canon+: https://canonplus.com/tabs/none/pages/nancy-wilson 

In this week's message, David Gulliford invites us into a rare and needed posture: stillness before God. Drawing from Psalm 46:10, Hebrews 12, Exodus 23, Luke 10, and the life of Jesus, he shows how God forms us “little by little,” corrects us as beloved children, and meets us in quiet places far more than in our busyness.Whether you feel overwhelmed, overcommitted, or spiritually distracted, this message calls you back to the one thing Jesus said is needed: sitting at His feet, hearing His voice, and allowing Him to shape us into Christlikeness.Be still. Know Him. Let Him speak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO GAFUA 23 2026(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye) Manatu Autu: I le filemu ma le faatuatua (In quietness and confidence).Tauloto Tusi Paia: Isaia 30:15 “Auā o lo‘o fa‘apea ‘ona fetalai mai o le Ali‘i le ATUA, o le Pa‘ia o Isaraelu: O lē liliu mai ma le filemū e fa‘aolaina ai ‘outou, o le filemū ma le fa‘atuatua o lo ‘outou malosi lea; a ‘ua ‘outou lē mafafai.”Faitauga - Tusi Paia: Salamo 112:1-9A e fetaiai ma tagata e talia soo se ituaiga osofaiga e aunoa ma le tali pe tau atu, tusa pe o loo iai le malosiaga iai latou e tali ma tau atu ai, e tatau ona e faaeteete i lou faatigā iai latou. O ia tagata e loto maualalo, ma a latou tuuina atu tagata o loo osofaia i latou i le Atua, e sili atu i tagata o loo osofai atu ona faatoese ma saili e toe faia se faaleleiga i se taimi vave. Aua foi o le Atua e mafai ona faamalolo ma faasaoloto, e mafai foi ona ia fasioti ma faaumatia. A tau atu le Atua mo se tagata, o soo se tagata o loo tetee i lea tagata o le Atua, o le a lē mafai ona ia tālia le taui. Sa iai se tinā aeto na ia tulia lana tama aeto e sue mai se meaai. Ao saili meaai, na vaai atu le tamai aeto e se pato ma lana toloai, na lele atu ma ave se tamai pato i lona tinā. Na fesili atu iai lona tina poo le a le mea a le tinā a le tamai pato na faia. Ae tali le tamai aeto e leai sana mea na faia. Na faateia le tinā aeto ma fai i lana tama aeto e alu e toe faafoi le tamai pato i lona tinā ae saili seisi meaai. Na alu le tamai aeto ma toe faafoi le tamai pato i lona tina, na tilotilo atu le tinā ae leai sana mea na faia. Mulimuli ane ua vaai atu le tamai aeto i le matuamoa ma lana toloai, ona ia avea lea o se tamai moa. Ina ua foi atu le tamai aeto i lona tina, na fesili poo le a mea na faia e le matuamoa. Fai mai le tamai aeto, ‘na matuā ita ma faasagatau mai'. Fai mai le tina aeto, tatou aai loa. Ina ua maea na aai na fesili le tamai aeto pe aisea na toe faafoi ai le tama a le tinā o le tamai pato ae latou aia le tama a le matuamoa. Na tali le tinā aeto, ‘na faia e le matuamoa le mea e mafai ona faia, peitai o le pato e lei faasagatau mai, ua ia tuuina atu i le Atua, ma e lē lava le telē o le vanimonimo e tatou te lalafi ai mai le Atua'. Le au pele e, ia e filemu i soo se taimi e te feagai ai ma se tulaga lē lelei, ae faatuatua ma le filemu i le Atua, o se auala lea e te ola manumalo ai. I le Salamo 46:10, o loo poloaia oe e le Atua, ia filemu ma iloa o ia o le Atua. A e teena le tau faafefe mai a le tiapolo ma ana mailei ae filemu pea ma faatuatua i le Atua, o lona mana e mafai ona liliuina soo se tulaga lē lelei o loo feagai ma oe i le lelei. Aua e te toilalo i le fefe, faatuatua ma le filemu i le Atua. O le fuafuaga sili e manumalo ai i soo se tulaga faigata, o le ole atu i le Atua mo le fesoasoani, ona e filemu lelei ma faatalitali i lona galue mai, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene. 

This episode explores how to hear God's voice clearly amidst life's noise. It emphasizes the importance of relationship, quietness, obedience, and trust in recognizing divine guidance. TakeawaysHearing God's voice is a promise, not a suggestion.Relationship with God sharpens recognition of His voice.Quietness and stillness are essential to hear God clearly.God speaks in peace, conviction, and gentle nudges.Obedience to God's instructions clarifies His guidance.

Welcome to Exponential View, the show where I explore how exponential technologies such as AI are reshaping our future. I've been studying AI and exponential technologies at the frontier for over ten years. Each week, I share some of my analysis or speak with an expert guest to make light of a particular topic. To keep up with the Exponential transition, subscribe to this channel or to my newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ ----- AI has become so embedded in how I work that I can no longer cleanly separate it from my thinking. That raises a question I find genuinely unsettling: is intensive AI use making me a sharper thinker, or quietly doing the opposite? In this episode I pull back the curtain on my full research and writing process — the custom tools, the friction points, and the places where I'm still not sure I've got it right. For Ezra Klein, having AI summarize material is a disaster for original thought. But my AI systems are designed to protect the cognitive work that has to stay human, while they handle everything else. Knowing where to draw that line turns out to be the hardest and most important question. I covered: 00:00 - Is AI worsening our thinking? 02:35 - Ezra Klein on AI and the death of original thought 04:02 - Cognitive offloading vs cognitive surrender 09:20 - Signal detection at scale 11:06 - Why I use several AI personas to scan for different insights 13:37 - AI tells me what NOT to think about 16:25 - The value of quietness 19:07 - Small notebooks, small ideas 20:01 - Writing reveals what you don't yet know 23:24 - The golden thread 25:20 - Speaking drafts aloud 28:05 - How I stress-test my arguments before publishing 29:35 - Using AI to stress-test my own house views 31:44 - Stylometer: my AI style and grammar tool 33:10 - Did AI make the thinking better? For more on this week's topics, subscribe to my newsletter https://www.exponentialview.co/ ----- Where to find me: Exponential View newsletter: https://www.exponentialview.co/ Website: https://www.azeemazhar.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azhar/ Twitter/X: https://x.com/azeem Production by EPIIPLUS1 Production and research: Baba Films, Chantal Smith, Marija Gavrilov. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We live in a noisy world — constant demands, endless notifications, pressure to perform, and little space to breathe. So how does God restore the heart in the middle of it all? In this message, Steve Small explores the practice of solitude as a vital way God brings restoration, clarity, and strength. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and the life of Jesus, Steve shows that solitude is not escape or loneliness, but intentional time alone with God — long enough for the noise to quiet and the heart to listen again. This talk explores: • Why noise and busyness exhaust the soul • The difference between demand and calling • How Jesus used solitude to stay aligned with the Father • Why quietness and trust are essential for strength • How God meets us, heals us, and gives direction in stillness Rooted in Isaiah's promise — “In quietness and trust is your strength” — this message invites us to slow down, cancel the noise, and make space for God to restore our hearts.

In this engaging conversation, Jeanine Blount shares her journey of faith, leadership, and the challenges and opportunities for women in ministry. She discusses her upbringing in a Christian home, her experiences in different church traditions, and her eventual role as a senior pastor in the Vineyard movement.

Prepare your heart for 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting starting January 11th. Pastor Cody's message, "Quietness Before God," invites us to begin the year still before Him and open to transformation. Listen today!

Episode Title: ASMR Whispers Wrap Me In A Blanket Of QuietnessDescription:In this episode, we dive into the soothing world of ASMR whispers and how their gentle tones can envelop you in a comforting blanket of quietness. Discover the calming effects of whispered sounds and how they can help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and promote deep relaxation. We also share tips on incorporating ASMR into your daily routine to create peaceful moments amid the noise of everyday life.Take a few minutes to immerse yourself in these soft whispers and let them guide you to a place of calm and stillness. Remember, small pauses like these can refresh your mind and restore balance.Join us in the next episode as we continue to explore ways to find peace and relaxation in your daily life.DISCLAIMER

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If you've been running so hard that you haven't stopped to breathe, this Thanksgiving message is your reminder: slow down, look around, and ask—how am I spending my dash?Happy Thanksgiving Faithful Agents! I'm so thankful you're here. In this episode, join me in a moment of quiet reflection and gratitude. Using the powerful idea of “the dash”—the small line representing your entire life between birth and death—let's consider what truly matters and how intentionally we're living each day. Explore Psalm 131 and unpack biblical wisdom about cultivating contentment, calming your spirit, and embracing gratitude in all circumstances.This episode calls you to pause, breathe, and thank the Lord for His provision, His kindness, and the people entrusted to you. It's a gentle but challenging reminder that your priorities shape your legacy, and Thanksgiving is the perfect time to realign your heart.Sign up for Cut the Chaos, Keep the Closings: A 2026 Lead Gen Workshop https://www.garrettmaroon.com/planTakeawaysGratitude anchors us—especially in challenging seasons.Your “dash” represents your whole life; be intentional with how you live it.A calm and quiet spirit reflects trust in God, not striving.Scripture calls us to give thanks in all circumstances.Contentment grows when we recognize God's daily kindness.Complaining comes naturally; gratitude must be practiced intentionally.True intentional living prioritizes relationships over achievement.You can win at work without losing at home.A gratitude mindset shifts your entire perspective on life.Jesus is the ultimate source of both contentment and thankfulness.Chapters00:00 — Thanksgiving Reflections and Gratitude 03:11 — Understanding the Dash of Life 06:04 — Calmness, Quietness, and Intentional Gratitude 08:52 — Recognizing God's Provision 12:09 — Living with Contentment and PurposeCut the Chaos, Keep the Closings: 2026 Lead Gen Workshop - https://www.garrettmaroon.com/plan ⭐️ Rate & Review:If this episode challenged or encouraged you, leave a 5-star review and share it with another Christian agent who needs to hear this message. Resources & Opportunities:

For years I believed the lie that being quiet meant being less. I thought my calmness, reflection and measured contributions were flaws to fix. Then I realised the only problem was believing that nonsense. In this episode I reveal why the very traits that make we introverts different are actually our unfair advantage. From deep listening to thoughtful communication and being happily self-sufficient, these are not weaknesses but strengths that set us apart. This isn't arrogance, it's alignment. So next time someone calls you too quiet, smile and know your silence is strategic, your calm is power and your presence speaks volumes.   Key points Quietness is power Reframe the bias Strength in stillness   #FlourishingIntroverts #QuietPower #UnfairAdvantage   *** Resources *** Visit https://hub.flourishingintroverts.com/resourcesp for tools and resources mentioned during the podcast.  

In an age of constant connectivity and information overload, how do we protect our souls from spiritual shallowness? Pastor Dorrell examines Ecclesiastes 4:6 to argue that modern technology and the relentless pace of contemporary life—while not inherently evil—are diluting our spiritual depth and hollowing our capacity for meaningful connection with God. Drawing on scientific research about screen time, social media addiction, and cognitive decline, he contends that the sheer volume of information we consume is replacing contemplative prayer, biblical meditation, and genuine human relationships. Listeners are challenged to consider practicing digital temperance and intentional abstinence, reclaiming quiet space for the soul to reconnect with God's presence.Eastland is a Place to BelongEastland Baptist Church is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We are a welcoming and close-knit family community that loves to care for each other through the Church. We strongly believe in loving and supporting each other and our neighbors. Our members don't just attend our Church; they feel a strong sense of belonging.Join Us Find service times and our location at https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/join. Connect with UsWebsite: https://www.eastlandbaptist.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/eastlandbaptisttulsaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/eastlandbaptistTo support the ministry of Eastland Baptist Church, tap here: https://www.eastlandbaptist.org/give.

Welcome Sisters. Life can get real loud and so does our thoughts. Take time to reset, set quietly, meditate and as my Mom taught me "The Holy Hush" is so effective. Be quiet and silence those noises. Allow God to speak to you in the quiet moments. He wants our full attention. I invite you to take a seat in this conversation. Listen carefully. I want to hear from you at uarebetterthanyesterday@gmail.com The quotes were taken from Upjourney.com. I pray this episode blesses you deeply. 

Summary of the Message: “Kingdom, Power, Glory: Quietness + Confidence = Strength” by Pastor Bryan Hudson, D.Min. I. INTRODUCTION: THE DISCIPLE'S REQUEST AND THE KINGDOM CONTEXT A. The Request: “Lord, Teach Us to Pray” (Luke 11:1; Matthew 6:9–13) Jesus models prayer for His disciples—not the Lord's prayer, but our prayer. The prayer closes with a reminder of divine ownership and sovereignty: “For Yours is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory forever.” B. Meaning of the Three Realms of God Kingdom – God's rule and authority. Power – God's ability to accomplish His will. Glory – God's majesty and divine presence. These belong to God alone; not to governments, politicians, or human systems. Believers operate in a higher kingdom, with higher power, for the glory of God. II. THE KINGDOM IS LIGHT IN A DARK WORLD A. The Bright Light of God's Kingdom (Matthew 5:14) Jesus said, “You are the light of the world; a city on a hill cannot be hidden.” Christ has transferred His light to His followers. Application: You are already visible—so shine. Others are already watching, so be the light. “You may as well shine!” III. THE KINGDOM IS TRANSFORMATIVE A. The Call of the Disciples (Matthew 4:18–20) Jesus said, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Transformation begins when we follow; God makes us. The Kingdom changes identity and purpose. B. Cooperation with God's Transforming Power Transformation requires yielding, not striving. God's kingdom forms new purpose, power, and personhood. IV. THE KINGDOM IS FULL OF STRENGTH (Isaiah 30:15–16) “In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength; But you would not…” A. The Prophetic Context Judah sought political alliances (Egypt) instead of trusting God. God rebuked them: “You take counsel, but not of Me.” The warning: reliance on worldly systems leads to weakness and dependence. B. Worldly Systems vs. God's Kingdom Earthly systems concentrate power and wealth among a few. God's kingdom strengthens, uplifts, and liberates people. True strength is found only in God's rule. V. THE FALSE STRENGTH OF SPEED AND STRIVING A. The Futility of Running Faster “We will flee on swift horses…” — but “those who pursue you shall be swift.” You cannot outrun anxiety, distraction, or fear. The faster you run, the faster your troubles seem to chase you. Principle: The answer is not speed but stillness. B. Modern Application People try to fix weakness by posturing strength—pretending to be powerful. Strength doesn't come from acting strong but from quietness of heart and confidence in God. VI. TRUE STRENGTH ILLUSTRATED: HARRIET TUBMAN A. Example of Spiritual Strength Physically small (about 5 feet tall), formerly enslaved, but mighty in faith. Escaped 90 miles to freedom and returned to rescue ~70 others. Served as a scout and spy during the Civil War and later as an activist. B. The Source of Her Strength Quote: “I prayed to God to make me strong and able to fight.” Her strength came from God, not size or status. True strength is moral, spiritual, and rooted in trust and courage. VII. RETURNING, RESTING, AND KNOWING GOD A. Returning and Rest (Isaiah 30:15) Returning = repentance — turning back to God. Rest = tranquility and settledness. Deliverance comes through surrender, not striving. Rest is not inactivity—it is trusting the power of another (God). B. Quietness and Confidence Quietness: Calm heart; stillness of spirit. Confidence: Assurance in God's character and promises. “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). You know only after you be still. Stillness allows God's presence to fill the heart. C. Results of Quiet Confidence “The work of righteousness will be peace” (Isaiah 32:17). When God is with you, you can move without fear. If you are still fearful—sit back down until peace returns. VIII. THE HUMAN TENDENCY TO MOVE FASTER A. God Says: “Rest.” Humanity Says: “No.” Israel said, “We will flee on swift horses.” Principle: The human reflex is to move faster rather than trust deeper. Lesson: You need stillness, not speed. B. Trust in God, Not in Systems “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses, but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.” (Psalm 20:7) Wealth, systems, and networks can change—but God remains faithful. Even abundance (money, success) is no substitute for trust in the Lord. IX. THE POWER OF STILLNESS A. Stillness Is Productive, Not Passive God's kingdom is productive—just not busy. Stillness reorders priorities and aligns you with God's presence. It helps you reframe life's situations through faith: “It's bad, but God's got it.” “It's chaotic, but God's got me.” B. Illustration: Captain “Sully” Sullenberger During the “Miracle on the Hudson,” he acted calmly under pressure. His stillness allowed his training—and God's grace—to work. Lesson: You can't perform CPR, pilot a plane, or save a life while frantic. Stillness lets knowledge, faith, and grace operate effectively. X. THE INVITATION TO REST IN CHRIST (Matthew 11:28) “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” A. God's Offer vs. Humanity's Resistance Many hear this call but refuse it—choosing “swift horses” instead. Jesus invites us to stop striving and receive His rest. XI. APPLICATION AND RESPONSE 1. Return to God Daily Repent, realign, and rest—make it a daily rhythm. Don't wait for crisis to return; stay aligned continuously. 2. Seek Strength Through Quiet Time Prayer and meditation on God's Word. Meditate—turn truth over and over until it shapes your heart. 3. Value Stillness with God Over Speed Without Him Resist the culture of hurry. Strength grows in quiet confidence, not constant motion. 4. Trust That When You Stop Striving, God Starts Moving Let surrender activate divine strength. Faith rests, and rest becomes power. XII. CONCLUSION AND PRAYER Summary Statement: “Quietness + Confidence = Strength.” God's kingdom is not built on noise, speed, or display—but on returning, resting, and trusting. Closing Prayer Highlights: Thank God for His kingdom, power, and glory. Ask for grace to practice stillness, repentance, and confidence. Celebrate examples of spiritual strength (like Harriet Tubman). Reaffirm trust in God's rule: “Yours is the Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory, forever.”

One who does not keep the Shabbat does not allow the space and the time to explore their soul. They deny its existence, much like the idol worshipper denies the existence of an inner spiritual world. Source Sheet

The sight left unseen is an opportunity for a missed creation of beauty and inspiration. Celebrating what is created around and through us is an unmeasurable talent without a ceiling. If you ever had the honor of reading her poetry in Hush: Breaking the Chains of Abuse (2024), Love & Longing an international anthology of poems (2023), and Cadence (2024) with her words, she comforts, loves, and inspires celebration in all that you are and have accomplished to create a new beginning.As inspiration comes through life experiences, poetry expresses those feelings with thoughtful displays of emotion. Each poetic expression ranges from nature and fun to empowerment and triumphant victory. Her words rejuvenate your spirit while opening your eyes to the openness of joy in daily life.Under the surface of each poem is a place of captivation; be mindful of “Irony of a Storm,” “Structure of Love,” “Resilience of a Bird,” “Hide and Seek,” “R.O.A.R.,” “Family Fun,” “Time Flies,” “Time Square,” “Sandstorm,” “Hope,” “I am in Love,” “Eclipsed Love,” “Quietness of a Prairie.”This is more than just a book but a reference point of education in all seasons. Once you read it front to back, it serves as a place of motivation, restoration, and celebration of your journey. From an educator of literacy, have fun, be inspired, and see the possibilities.Yasmin is purposefully intentional with her words to spark emotion to act toward a bright future.You do not want to miss the authentic rhythm of this unapologetic beacon as it shines with guidance, encouragement, cheer, and goodwill.https://www.prolificpulse.com/yasminbrown

In today's episode, we're calling out the lies our culture has fed us—about aging, personality, and even our health. You'll hear why being quiet is not a weakness, why aging is not a curse, and why modern medicine and convenience culture might be making us sicker—not healthier. From biblical truths to practical encouragement, we're flipping the script on what it means to be healthy, wise, and well in a noisy, image-obsessed world. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by chronic fatigue, insecure about getting older, or unsure how to step into Christian wellness without getting sucked into fads or fear—this episode is for you. You'll learn: Why the Bible encourages quiet strength over loud self-promotion What Scripture really says about honoring the elderly How to break free from cultural brainwashing around health, aging, and identity How to pursue natural remedies and healthy habits with biblical wisdom and discipline ✨ Grab the free guide mentioned in this episode: Feel Better Naturally: Faith-Based Steps to Start Healing Your Body Today

Palm Vista Community Church Live Stream on July 6th,  2025Message Title: "A Handful of Quietness"Find out more about us at https://www.palmvista.org/antioch#palmvista​​ #church​​ #miami​​ #bible​​ #desiringgod​​ #discipleship #preparation #godschurch #identity #christian #christianidentity #trust #hope #restorative #joy #joyful #god #desiringgod #seekgod #goddidPara traducción al Español visite: www.palmvista.org/live

Depending on where you are in Europe, your right to a safe abortion — and reproductive care in general — can vary dramatically. This week, we speak to pioneering abortion activist Rebecca Gomperts about why she's hopeful that we can fight back against these inequalities as well as crackdowns on abortion access in other parts of the world. We're also talking about a rebel campaign in Germany to defeat a draconian Nazi-era law, and some disturbing research into the stuff that gets sprayed all over your fruit and vegetables.    You can find out more about Women on Waves here and Women on Web here. Read about the mifepristone study here.   Thanks for listening! If you enjoy our podcasts, we'd love it if you'd consider supporting our work. You can chip in to help us cover the weekly research and production of The Europeans at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (many currencies are available), or gift a donation to a super fan here. We'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast!   This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news.   This week's Inspiration Station recommendations: Secrets We Keep (Reservatet) and The Outlaw Ocean Podcast. Bonus entries: Vessel, a 2014 documentary about Women on Waves; A Sense of Quietness, Eleanor McDowall's audio documentary about abortion in Ireland; and Tending Grief by Camille Sapara Barton. Other resources for this episode:   'Carcinogenic effects of long-term exposure from prenatal life to glyphosate and glyphosate-based herbicides in Sprague–Dawley rats' - Environmental Health, June 10, 2025   'Revealed: Monsanto's secret funding for weedkiller studies' - The Guardian, March 12, 2020   'Europe likely to miss most green targets for 2030' - Politico Europe, February 20, 2025   'EWG's 2025 Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce' (USA) - Environmental Working Group, June 11, 2025   'Here's why some people still evade public transport fares – even when they're 50 cents' - The Conversation, February 13, 2025   00:00:46  Is it a Smörgåsbord? Is it a charcuterie board? No, it's The Europeans 00:04:56  Bad Week: Glyphosate 00:21:41  Good Week: Germany's freed fare-dodgers 00:35:22  Interview: Rebecca Gomperts on the state of reproductive rights in Europe 01:01:46  The Inspiration Station: Secrets We Keep and The Outlaw Ocean Podcast 01:07:10  Happy Ending: Beavers are back in Portugal   Producers: Morgan Childs and Wojciech Oleksiak Mixing and mastering: Wojciech Oleksiak Music: Jim Barne and Mariska Martina YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | hello@europeanspodcast.com

In order to hear the voice of God, we must take a moment to quiet our mind and soul. When we take the time to intentionally be still, we will get a lot of our questions answered. Sitting in silence is part of our relationship with God. Silence is a means to allow God to speak to us and through us by the Holy Spirit. This episode is encouraging you to take time out of your busy schedule to spend time with your Heavenly Father.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Psalm 131. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Mike Bullmore. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit

Galatians 1:10-17 / May 2-5, 2025 Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this humble admonition to simplify your life, seek solitude, and accept obscurity, knowing it deepens your faith. From the Series: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit read more

Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit

Galatians 1:10-17 / May 2-5, 2025 Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this humble admonition to simplify your life, seek solitude, and accept obscurity, knowing it deepens your faith. From the Series: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit read more

Galatians 1:10-17 / May 2-5, 2025 Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in this humble admonition to simplify your life, seek solitude, and accept obscurity, knowing it deepens your faith. From the Series: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit read more

Pursue quietness and cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God filled with solitude.

Pursue quietness and cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God filled with solitude.

Pursue quietness and cultivate a deeper, more fulfilling relationship with God filled with solitude.

Embrace the scriptural idea of quietness and why it's essential in your walk with Christ.

Embrace the scriptural idea of quietness and why it's essential in your walk with Christ.

Embrace the scriptural idea of quietness and why it's essential in your walk with Christ.

Bill English of Bible and Business and On Path Counseling helps us think about our need for quietness, especially before God.  Theologian Daniel Stevens, author of "Songs of the Son," helps us see how the writer of Hebrews helped his audience, and us, see how Jesus is revealed in the Hebrew song book, The Psalms.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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The LORD calls His people rebellious children for desiring an alliance with Egypt, who will actually be no help to Judah at all. Because Judah despises the LORD's Word, His swift judgment will befall them. Yet He gives His promise. Their salvation will be found in returning to Him and resting in His Word, and He is waiting patiently to show that very mercy. He will show Himself as their Teacher and the very Way of salvation so that His brightness will shine upon them. They will respond with singing as the LORD rescues them from their enemies. These promises are fulfilled in the Lord Jesus Christ.  Rev. David Vandercook, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock, AR and Shepherd of Peace Lutheran Church in Maumelle, AR, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Isaiah 30:1-33.  "The Fifth Evangelist” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through Isaiah 1-39. The prophet proclaims to the people of his day and throughout history that the Holy One of Israel alone is exalted. Those who put their trust in the strength of man will be brought low, but those who trust in the LORD will see that He is their Immanuel. Jesus is God with us who reigns over the kingdom of God forever and ever! Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org