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In hour one, Panthers look like the best team in the NHL again. Spotted Jacob Rodriguez billboards in Miami. Congratulating Solana for becoming Hoch and Crowder's boss? Forcing Zach Gelb to defend Drake Maye. Plus, the Dolphins team total vs the Vikings is telling.

A conversation about a $10,000 bird dog led me to one of the clearest insights I've had about why people miss their goals. It's rarely about effort, willingness, or talent. The dog doesn't chase every scent in the field. It locks onto one specific target and never stops until it finds it. In this episode, I break down why crystal-clear goal identification is the first and most critical step to finishing Q4 strong and building momentum into the new year. You're always only one connection away from everything changing, but you have to know what you're hunting first. Key Takeaways Missing your goals is usually a targeting problem, not a talent or effort problem. You can't catch what you can't clearly identify. The best opportunities go to those who train themselves to actively seek and create them. Opportunity-seeking is a skill, not luck. Being an opportunist is not a negative trait. Excelling at finding and creating opportunities is one of the most valuable abilities you can develop. You are always only one connection away from everything changing. You only have to be right once. Resilience and relentless searching, not talent, separate those who find their target from those who give up in the weeds. Action Steps Write down your specific Q4 goal with enough detail that someone else could identify it for you. Vague goals produce vague results. Practice asking clearly for what you need. The next time someone offers to help, have a specific answer ready instead of being caught flat-footed. Commit to one outreach today toward your goal. One call, one email, one connection. Remind yourself that you only need it to work once. Notable Quote You're always only one connection away from everything changing, but you have to be skilled in seeking out that opportunity.

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Send us your feedback — we're listeningActs 2:42 — Devoted to the Fellowship of Believers: A Midday Prayer for Strength, Belonging and Hope Themes: Belonging · Strength · Fellowship Scripture Acts 2:42 — Devoted to the Fellowship of Believers “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” Spoken Prayer Father, here we are at the middle of the day, and we remember that You never intended us to walk through life completely alone. Around the world there are people surrounded by crowds who still feel lonely. There are homes where someone quietly wonders whether anybody truly understands. Lord, meet people in Rwanda, France, China, Ireland, Singapore and Uganda. Bring encouragement to those who feel isolated and fellowship to those who long for meaningful Christian community. Let someone who has been praying alone discover that they are part of something much larger than themselves. Jesus, You gathered people around Yourself. You welcomed the overlooked, the searching and the broken. Holy Spirit, create within us the heart to notice others. Help us become people who listen, encourage and make room. Father, where someone has been wounded by relationships, bring healing. Where trust has been broken, give wisdom. Where loneliness has become normal, open a door towards healthy friendship and fellowship. Teach us not merely to ask, “Who will help me?” but also, “Who can I encourage today?” Let our homes, churches and communities become places where people experience something of the welcome of Jesus. God of Israel, strengthen those who feel forgotten. Remind them that they are seen by You. Give courage to take one small step towards connection, whether that means making a phone call, joining a Christian community, sharing a meal or simply telling someone honestly how they are doing. At this midday hour, let hope return through fellowship. Let prayer connect hearts across nations. And let the love of Christ make us people who carry one another gently. In Jesus' name, Amen. Gentle pause before the 6:00 p.m. prayer. Blessing May God surround you with good people, strengthen you through fellowship, and remind you that you are seen, known and loved by Christ. About This Prayer A midday prayer for anyone experiencing loneliness or longing for Christian fellowship and belonging. Acts 2:42 shows the early believers sharing teaching, fellowship, prayer and life together. Midday prayer for loneliness; prayer when you feel alone; Christian prayer for belonging; prayer for fellowship; prayer for finding Christian community; prayer for strength and encouragement. midday prayer, loneliness, belonging, fellowship, Christian community, encouragement, Jesus, prayer, hope, DailyPrayer midday, loneliness, belonging, fellowship, community, encouragement, Jesus, prayer, hope, DailyPrayer Support the Ministry — Buy Us a Coffee If these daily prayers are helping you, please consider supporting the ministry or sowing a seed into this work. You can buy us a coffee and help us continue creating prayer for people around the world.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper is now reaching people across 189 countries and territories and 3,845 cities worldwide, with an incredible 114,274 downloads since launch.Through Daily Prayer and the Global Blend Radio network, biblical prayer, Scripture, encouragement and Christian teaching continue to reach people across the nations every day.Daily Prayer is a listener-supported ministry, and your support helps us continue recording, hosting and broadcasting these prayers while keeping them freely available to anyone who needs encouragement, hope or a moment with God.If Daily Prayer has encouraged you, strengthened your faith or helped you through a difficult season, you can support the ministry with any amount you choose. There is no fixed donation — every contribution, whether one-off or regular, helps us continue sharing prayer and biblical encouragement around the world.You can support the ministry through:Global Blend Radio:https://globalblendradio.com/Buy Me a Coffee – Reverend Ben Cooper:https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperFor daily prayers, biblical encouragement, live broadcasts and to submit a prayer request, visit:DailyPrayer.ukhttps://dailyprayer.uk/Together, we can continue keepi...

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Sometimes God will send certain people into your life at the exact moment you need them. Not necessarily to stay forever, but to remind you of something you forgot about yourself.When life gets hard, it's easy to lose confidence. You can start questioning your purpose, your worth, your abilities, and even the direction God is taking you. You may look around and wonder, “Am I really doing what I'm supposed to be doing?”Then somebody comes along and says something that hits different. They encourage you. They believe in you. They remind you of your strength. They see something in you that you stopped seeing in yourself.Sometimes that person is a friend. Sometimes it's family. Sometimes it's a stranger. Sometimes it's somebody you never expected to meet. And sometimes, that person may only be in your life for a season.But the impact they leave can last much longer.I believe God can use people as reminders. A reminder that you're still capable. A reminder that your story isn't over. A reminder that your past mistakes don't define your future. A reminder that you still have purpose.But here's the important part: don't become dependent on the person and forget the God who allowed them to cross your path.Appreciate the people who encourage you, but remember where your strength ultimately comes from.Maybe the person who encouraged you recently wasn't just being nice. Maybe that conversation happened exactly when you needed it.Pay attention to the people God places around you. Some people come to teach you. Some come to challenge you. Some come to love you. And some come simply to remind you who you are.You haven't lost yourself. You may just need a reminder.

Anna and Matt follow Paul and Barnabas as they travel to Antioch sharing the good news about Jesus. Some people believe and others reject their message, but Paul and Barnabas keep going because they know the results belong to God. ⭐ What Kids Will Learn:

Have you ever gotten into a disagreement with your brothers or sisters? So did Joseph. But even with trouble at home, Joseph still dreamed big!JOSEPH FORGIVESHey parents! Use these questions as a guide to talk over this week's Bible story called Joseph Forgives with your child after they've listened to this week's story. Remember the Big Idea: God has an important job for me.What was your favorite part of the story we just heard?Who was mean to Joseph and threw him into a pit?His brothers. They were jealous of Joseph because their dad loved Joseph the most.What happened when people thought Joseph did something wrong?They put him in jail.Who was always with Joseph, even when bad things kept happening?God!Is God always with you?Yes! We know God is always with us when we believe in him because he tells us in the Bible, and he helps us through the Holy Spirit. He helps us be brave and gives us what we need.Take some time to pray with your child. You might pray something like this:Dear God, thank you for always being with me. Help me remember you are with me when I am scared or when bad things happen. We love you! Amen.Parent Devotional Hey parents! We have something just for you to enjoy this Bible story for yourself. We encourage you to read over this devotional sometime this week as a way to reflect on the Bible story your child saw from Church at Home. We love you!DownloadEarly Childhood Craft – Joseph Story OrderColor the Joseph story cards and help your child test their memory of the Bible story as they put them in the right order. Remind them that God was with Joseph in every part of his story, and God is always with us.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity – God is With Me Pretend PlayYour child is learning that they can believe God is with them. As they play pretend, they will act out different things as a reminder that God is with them no matter what.DownloadEarly Childhood Activity Sheets Each week we have activity pages for your child to remember the week's lesson. They include new coloring pages and activity sheets for your child to enjoy!DownloadNavigating ParenthoodHey parents! Saddleback Parents has great training, tips, and tools to help you win. Check out http://saddlebackparents.com/ for resources to help guide you as you do the challenging and worthy work of raising brave, loving, kind kids who love God and others!Download

Some episodes of Stuck in the '80s are harder to record than others. This week, Steve goes solo to remember Pete Byrne, the unmistakable voice of Naked Eyes, who has passed away at age 74. For millions of music fans, Pete will always be remembered for the synth-pop classics "Always Something There to Remind Me" and "Promises, Promises." But for Steve, Pete was much more than the voice behind two of the decade's most beloved songs. An interview during the early days of Stuck in the '80s grew into a friendship, one of the unexpected gifts of hosting this podcast for more than two decades. In this special tribute, Steve revisits that original conversation with Pete, celebrating the music, memories and friendship of a man whose voice helped define the sound of the '80s. Rest easy, Pete. There will always be something there to remind us of you. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The CPG Guys are joined in today's episode by Mark Hardy, SVP and head of Data Ventures at Walmart.Follow Mark on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-a-hardy/Follow Walmart Data Ventures online at: https://www.walmartdataventures.com/Mark answers these Questions:We're back at Inspire for another year. For those who may not be familiar, Mark, what is Inspire — and what's been different about the event this year? We were here last year, and one of the things that stuck with us was your introduction of the Scintilla Insights Model. Remind us what that is — and how are you thinking about that?Why was Scintilla such a game-changer in helping Kao introduce new life into their 125 year old Jergens brand.Yesterday, you laid out a much bigger vision for where Scintilla is headed — evolving from the insights platform you've built into what you're calling a commerce intelligence platform. What does that mean? Let's unpack that. Starting with “integrated” — suppliers already have access to an enormous amount of data. What still needs to be connected?You also shared some exciting new AI capabilities yesterday. It sounds like Scintilla is getting a lot smarter in how it helps suppliers make sense of all this information. What does that experience start to look like?  Then you get to the third piece: actionable. If Scintilla can tell me what's happening and help me understand why, how do you get me closer to actually doing something about it?And one of the places where that becomes very tangible is Scintilla In-Store. What changes when you bring this intelligence all the way onto the sales floor?Two years ago the story was "how did I do," last year it was "what should I do." If that arc continues, what' does this look like in 2027?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comSheCOMMERCE Website: https://shecommercepodcast.com/Rhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.

What if turning 40 isn't about having everything figured out—but finally having enough experience to build what you actually want? In this special 40th birthday episode of Social Media Decoded, Michelle Thames reflects on entrepreneurship, reinvention, visibility, relationships, community, success, and what it really means to start over. After years of building businesses, creating content, podcasting, speaking, working with brands and clients, experiencing setbacks, pivoting, and rebuilding, Michelle is entering her 40s with a completely different definition of success. This isn't a "40 lessons at 40" episode. It's a conversation about becoming. Michelle shares the biggest lessons she's carrying into this next decade and why she believes your experience, relationships, reputation, and body of work become some of your greatest assets as you evolve. If you're rebuilding your business, reinventing yourself, questioning what's next, or wondering whether it's too late to change directions, this episode is for you. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why you're allowed to become someone new Why starting over doesn't mean starting from zero How years of experience create valuable pattern recognition Why visibility is a doorway—not the final destination How to turn visibility into relationships, opportunities, and revenue Why relationships can become more valuable than follower count How to stop building your business around being understood by everyone Why your real life, interests, expertise, and experiences can work together inside your brand Why results and case studies matter when positioning yourself as an expert What Michelle has learned from helping local businesses turn visibility into real-world customer activity Why sometimes you need to build the room you've been waiting to enter How Michelle is approaching Connected & Paid and Connected & Paid Live Why age and experience can become business advantages Why experts are still allowed to evolve, learn, and ask for help How to stop constantly proving yourself Why Michelle is prioritizing visibility, relationships, community, and opportunity in her next decade How to build a business that supports the life you actually want Starting Over Doesn't Mean Starting From Zero One of the biggest lessons Michelle is carrying into 40 is that rebuilding doesn't erase everything that came before it. When you start again, you bring your: Experience. Relationships. Skills. Reputation. Body of work. Mistakes. Data. Stories. Results. And pattern recognition. You aren't necessarily beginning at zero. You're beginning again with experience. That distinction can completely change how you approach a season of reinvention. Visibility Isn't the Goal Michelle has spent years teaching visibility, but her philosophy around visibility has evolved. Getting seen isn't enough. Going viral isn't enough. Growing followers isn't enough. The bigger question is: What happens because people saw you? Did someone join your email list? Book a call? Invite you to speak? Discover your business? Become a customer? Attend your event? Refer you? Offer a partnership? Visibility creates the opportunity to be discovered. Your ecosystem determines where that attention goes next. Relationships Over Followers One conversation can create an introduction. One introduction can create an opportunity. One room can create a relationship. One relationship can eventually create a client, collaboration, referral, speaking engagement, media opportunity, or partnership. That's why Michelle is entering this decade thinking differently about networking and community. Instead of walking into every room asking, "Who can buy from me?" she's focused on deeper questions: Who should I know? Who should know me? Who can I help? Who should meet each other? What could we build together? Because some opportunities aren't hiding inside another social media strategy. They're hiding inside relationships you haven't built yet. Build the Room You Wish Existed Michelle also shares why she's building Connected & Paid Live and creating spaces for women who are building, reinventing, looking for meaningful connections, and ready for bigger opportunities. Sometimes you're waiting for an invitation into a room you're actually supposed to create. Start the podcast. Host the dinner. Create the community. Build the offer. Plan the event. Make the introduction. Create what you wish existed. Your Age Can Be an Asset Turning 40 isn't making Michelle feel like time is running out. It's making her more intentional about how she uses her time. Experience brings context. Discernment. Relationships. Stories. Receipts. Pattern recognition. And a clearer understanding of what you actually want. Whether you're 30, 40, 50, 60, or beyond, reinvention doesn't have an expiration date. Stop Trying to Prove Yourself There's a difference between communicating your authority and constantly trying to convince people you're worthy. You can be an expert and still be evolving. You can teach and still learn. You can lead and still ask for help. You can be successful while rebuilding another part of your life or business. Those truths don't have to compete with each other. What Michelle Is Building at 40 Michelle is entering this next decade focused on four things: Visibility. Relationships. Community. Opportunity. Visibility helps the right people discover you. Relationships turn recognition into trust. Community creates proximity and belonging. And together, those things can create opportunities—clients, collaborations, speaking engagements, media, referrals, partnerships, and revenue. The goal isn't simply to become internet famous. It's to become known for something that matters and build somewhere for that visibility to go. Ready for Your Own Next Chapter? If you've been following Michelle's journey and thinking, "I need Michelle's eyes on my business," this is your invitation. Book a 1:1 Visibility Strategy Call with Michelle. Together, you'll look beyond simply posting more content and examine the bigger picture: What are you building? What do you want to become known for? Where are people discovering you? What happens when they find you? Where are you sending them? What's confusing? What's disconnected? What opportunities could you be overlooking? And what can you simplify? You may not need more content. You may need clarity. You may not need another offer. You may need stronger positioning. You may not need more followers. You may need a better pathway for the people already paying attention. DM Michelle the number 40 for information about working together. Join the Birthday Conversation Instead of simply wishing Michelle a happy birthday, answer this question: What are YOU building in your next chapter? If you're listening on Spotify, share your answer in the comments. And if this episode reminds you of a woman who's rebuilding, reinventing, or entering a new chapter, send this episode to her. Remind her: You're not starting from zero. You're starting from experience. Key Takeaway Maybe 40 isn't about arriving. Maybe it's about finally having enough life behind you to intentionally build what's next. More visibility. Better relationships. Stronger community. Bigger opportunities. More revenue. More peace. And a whole lot less proving. Here's to the next decade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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"Nurses are the front line. Oncology nurses see their patients almost all day. If you're noticing that anxiety is causing significant distress or anxiety is disrupting a patient's ability to concentrate during medical conversations or decision-making—anytime you're seeing significant distress or disruption to functioning, that's a pretty good indicator that referral to a psychiatric nurse and psychiatric care could be very helpful for that patient," Amber Altidor, DNP, APRN-FPA, PMHNP-BC, assistant professor at Rush University College of Nursing and psychiatric nurse practitioner at Optimal Mental Health PLLC and Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center in Chicago, IL, told Katie Hubbard, MSN, RN, OCN®, NPD-BC, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about oncology and psychiatric nurse collaboration to support psychosocial health. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.5 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD), by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by September 25, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome:  Learners will report an increase in knowledge of how oncology nurses can collaborate with psychiatric nurses to support the psychosocial health of people with cancer. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 426: Tools to Support Patients and Nurses Through Medical Trauma in Oncology Episode 421: Medical Trauma in Oncology Episode 287: Tools, Techniques, and Real-World Examples for Difficult Conversations in Cancer Care Episode 240: Spirituality in Cancer Care Episode 219: Use Acupuncture and Acupressure to Manage Cancer Symptoms and Side Effects ONS Voice articles: Anxiety and Depression Are Biggest Concerns for Patients With Cancer, Survivors, Caregivers AYA Cancer Survivors Experience Five Times Higher Depression Rates Than Individuals Diagnosed at Older Ages Guidelines Define the Role of Integrative Oncology Care for Managing Anxiety and Depression in Adults With Cancer Natural Language Processing Can Tell You Which Patients May Benefit From Psychosocial Referrals Physical Activity, Psychological Care Reduce Cancer-Related Fatigue What Assessment Tools Are Used for Patients With Cancer and Psychiatric Diagnoses? ONS course: Psychosocial Dimensions of Cancer Care™ Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles: Psychosocial Barriers to Care: Recognizing and Responding Through a Trauma-Informed Care Approach Psychosocial Distress Screening: An Educational Program's Impact on Participants' Goals for Screening Implementation in Routine Cancer Care Oncology Nursing Forum articles:  Effects of Expressive Writing on Psychosocial Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Breast Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Relations of Mindfulness and Illness Acceptance With Psychosocial Functioning in Patients With Metastatic Breast Cancer and Caregivers The Distress Thermometer: Cutoff Points and Clinical Use ONS Symptom Management Resources:  Anxiety Depression Fatigue ONS Coping Huddle Card American Cancer Society: Therapy, Counseling, and Support Resources for People With Cancer American Psychological Association: Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) American Psychosocial Oncology Society:  Distress Screening Resources for Psychosocial Oncology Professionals Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-Item (GAD-7) Scale National Comprehensive Cancer Network  To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.  To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Cancer is traumatic. It's sudden. And many patients have not previously had a serious health condition, so in the beginning, they're just kind of focused on survival. Get the biopsy done. Have the conversations with teams. Have the imaging that's recommended. Many, many appointments. The medical appointment burden is very high. Sometimes patients are not processing what's happening in the moment. Sometimes we also see some lingering symptoms of trauma as care goes on as well. Sometimes patients are having intrusive thoughts and flashbacks to their cancer experience too." TS 4:55 "The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, or NCCN as we commonly refer to it, created a distress thermometer that can be provided to patients each during each encounter at a cancer center. It has an actual written thermometer on it where patients can rate their distress from 0–10: 0 being none, 10 being the most extreme that they could imagine. A score of 4 or higher for most cancer centers would indicate that the patient needs further evaluation and referral to psychosocial or supportive care services. There's also a section on the distress thermometer handout where patients can identify specific areas for concern. And that's really helpful for the healthcare team because we can take a look at exactly what that patient is noting as contributing to their distress." TS 9:33 "When we start to notice that there are significant sleep issues that are not responding to just psychotherapy on its own, or if there is significant depression, anxiety symptoms that are moderate to severe, or other underlying psychiatric concerns that are more chronic in nature ... at that point, it's important for the multidisciplinary team to start thinking about a referral to psychiatry and medication management. Medications can be very effective for treating those symptoms, so it's important for nurses to assess using the skills that we discussed to identify those categories for severity and think about medication management at that point." TS 16:01 "I think that it's important to remember that there's a stigma about cancer, but there's also a stigma about accessing mental health care as well. As nurses, we definitely want to be aware of that and address that with patients. Do you have any specific concerns about what it means to be someone who is seeking therapy services or someone who's seeking medication for symptom management? What does that mean to you, to your community, to others in your religion? Talk with me about this stigma that you're experiencing. Patients need a chance to process that. Oncology nurses certainly can identify if a patient has some ambivalence towards seeking psychosocial care and explore that with them or refer them to a therapist or a psychologist." TS 23:09 "Grief is not linear, so it's important to educate patients after you tell them about the stages that we talked about earlier. Remind them that grief is not linear. It's very common to at one time feel like you're angry, and then also feel sad, then also go back to a sense of, 'This is not real. This is not happening.' So remind your patients that it's not linear. This is something that we can continue to talk about, continue to process, so that they can feel a sense of acceptance. We don't want grief to become complicated and just kind of persist long term. We talked about how there's that survival mode that patients are in, so they don't always have a chance to process in the moment." TS 30:14

Watch the Devotion Based on Ezekiel 18:30-32 About Face There he was, a grown man sitting in my office, and he was sobbing. He was a veteran of our nation's military and was successful with his career. He was now serving as a civilian and was doing well there, too, but that day, he sat in my office sobbing. He said, “Pastor Horn, I am embarrassed. I’m ashamed to even be sitting here talking to you, but I don’t know who else to talk to because I’m just stuck. I have sinned and I don’t know what to do, but I know something needs to change.”  It was his computer and the Internet and pornography. . . and he realized how much it consumed his time, how it turned him into a liar and someone who would sneak away and hide so he could watch. It was affecting his marriage with his wife and his relationship with his children and the way that he interacted with his coworkers and his neighbors. He knew something needed to change. What was he to do?  The LORD said through his prophet Ezekiel:   Repent! Turn away from all your offenses; then sin will not be your downfall. Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit. Why will you die, people of Israel? For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD (Ezekiel 18:30-32).   This man did what the Lord has called us to do, to repent. The way the Bible describes repentance is like receiving an order for an “about face,” to completely turn around. Repentance is recognizing sin for what it is—an offense against God—and to be sincerely sorry for that offensive thing and to turn away from it. If you do an “about face” away from sin, you need to turn toward something else.  I helped this man who sat in my office sobbing to do an “about face” from his sin and guilt to Christ, and helped him see Christ's cross, and said to him, “My brother, your sin is forgiven for Christ has put it to death. And look! See in the waters of your baptism that Jesus has drowned that sin. He has washed you. He has cleansed you. And look here! I have bread and wine through which Christ makes his body and blood truly present for the forgiveness of your sins!” And right there we celebrated the Lord’s supper together. We laughed and we cried and did this “about face” together.   If you’re going to do this “about face,” then it also means living with the new heart and the new life Jesus has created in you. So, we put a plan together for that new life. We set boundaries. We found resources to help him and people he could call so that when he struggled and fought against the lie of pornography, he had a solid foundation to help him walk the way that God would have a man and a husband and a father and a coworker and a friend to walk.   What is it for you? What thing have you done that you are embarrassed or ashamed to talk about? My friend, repent so that you might not die but live. Talk to a chaplain, a pastor, a friend, and confess your sin and then be ashamed no more. Do that “about face” and turn to Christ and his cross and see, my friend, that you are forgiven! No matter what it is that you have done, go to the waters of your baptism and see there that your sin has been drowned. See that Christ has created in you a new heart and given you a new life!   So go now and do that “about face” and walk in the life that is truly life, life in Christ.   Prayer: Heavenly Father, you call us to turn away from our sinful ways and live. Give us the courage to make an “about face” when we have wandered from you. Turn our hearts away from pride, bitterness, lust, greed, and selfishness, and turn them toward you. For our military members, give strength to those facing difficult missions, lonely nights, and demanding orders. Remind us that true life is found not in ourselves, but in you. Create in us repentant hearts and help us to rest in the forgiveness won at the cross. Then, may we walk with new hearts in the new life you give to us. Amen. Written and recorded by Rev. Paul Horn, WELS National Civilian Chaplain to the Military, San Diego, California. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide. Note: Scripture reading footnotes are clickable only in the web version.

Another 168 hours (give or take) have passed, so El'Ahrai and John are back with another round of reviews, news, and more! Thrill to reviews of "Resident Evil" and "Runner"! Hear, at last, who won the TIFF People's Choice Award! Learn about home video releases! And, just possibly...more! You should listen! Remind me again how you found your nipples attached to a car battery.

Friendship drama is one of the biggest sources of stress for kids — and heartbreak for parents. In this episode, Justin and Kylie unpack the six powerful habits that create strong, lasting friendships and explain how parents can help children build healthier relationships from the very beginning. From loyalty and inclusion to emotional support and trust, these simple but profound friendship skills can shape your child’s confidence, wellbeing, and sense of belonging for years to come. If your child is struggling socially, feeling left out, or constantly caught in friendship ups and downs, this conversation will help you guide them with clarity and compassion. KEY POINTS: The six friendship habits linked to stronger relationships Why loyalty matters more than popularity How gossip quietly destroys trust The difference between emotional support and “fixing” Why belonging at school impacts lifelong wellbeing How small acts of kindness deepen friendships What parents can teach kids about inclusion and empathy SIX ELEMENTS TO MAKE FRIENDSHIPS FLOURISH: Standing up for a friend in their absence Sharing important news Providing emotional support Trusting and confiding in each other Volunteering help when required Making an effort to make the other person happy QUOTE OF THE EPISODE:“Kids who understand that friendships require active care are far better equipped to keep them.” RESOURCES MENTIONED: Research by Michael Argyle and Monika Henderson on friendship Dr Kelly-Ann Allen’s work on school belonging ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS: Talk with your child about what loyalty looks like in friendship Encourage them to include others and notice who gets left out Teach them to pause before sharing hurtful information Model emotional support by listening without trying to fix everything Help them look for small ways to encourage and serve friends Remind them that good friendships need effort, kindness, and consistency See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some days feel heavy, but God's strength never runs out."I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." — Philippians 4:13 Whatever you're facing today, remember: you're not walking through it alone. His strength is enough. Looking for more faith-based encouragement, biblical affirmations, and resources to help you heal from burnout? Visit our website—link in bio.

Wherever you are, wherever you live, wherever you work, imagine how the atmosphere would shift if Jesus walked into the room. The energy, the conversations, the focus would be completely altered by his presence. There would be no complaining, no moping, no worry or fear, no gossip, no drama – everyone would be absolutely mesmerized by the presence of Jesus in the room. Now, understand this … YOU CARRY HIS PRESENCE! That’s what the Holy Spirit is. God, the Father – and Jesus, the son, IN YOU. As a follower of Jesus, you become a vessel for the Spirit of God, and you literally carry him into every room you enter. So, Sis, let’s be real clear – THE ATMOSPHERE SHOULD SHIFT WHEN YOU WALK IN!!!! The conversations shouldn’t be the same when you enter. Worry and fear should be banished. Hope and joy should fill the room. When the Spirit of God is present, there should be an energy, a peace, a hope that changes what happens next. Not because you walked in with all the answers, but because Jesus walked in with you. You don’t have to be the loudest person in the room. You don’t have to preach a sermon. You don’t have to fix everybody’s problems. You simply need to carry Jesus well. Your presence should bring peace where there is panic. Hope where there is heaviness. Kindness where there is criticism. Joy where there is complaining. Grace where there is judgment. Love where there is division. Sis, you are an atmosphere shifter. Not because you change people, but because God does. Not because you’re the fixer, but because you carry the fixer!!!!! If the atmosphere is not shifting when you walk in the room, it could be because you’re not declaring that power. It could be because you’re forgetting what you carry within you. It could be because you’re settling for what everyone else is doing and playing little. When your home is filled with chaos, when the office is nothing but division and tension, when the conversations are negative and hurtful, remember this – YOU ARE CARRYING THE PRESENCE OF GOD WITHIN YOU, AND THAT PRESENCE HAS THE POWER TO SHIFT THE ATMOSPHERE! Scripture tells us there are two realms – there is the physical realm we see and the invisible spiritual realm. You may not see the spiritual realm, but it is real. What is happening in the unseen is just as real as what is happening physically. The spiritual real is continually affecting your life. The atmosphere of every room you’re in is being shaped by the spiritual realm. You know this – you’ve experienced it. Sometimes there’s just a dark feeling. A weighted heaviness in the room. A tension. I’ve even been in some areas where the entire city has a dark oppression and you can feel it. I’ve walked into rooms and felt that total ‘ick’ feeling. That’s a spiritual atmosphere being created in the unseen. There’s something happening. The spiritual atmosphere has the power to shape our lives – to confuse or inspire, to lift up or suppress, to bring happiness or sadness, to overwhelm or empower. The difference is in who is ruling the atmosphere in that given place. Let’s look at the contrast. Romans 14:17 tells us the Kingdom of God is “goodness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” So this means when the Holy Spirit is in charge of your home or your office or the circle you sit in, there will be goodness and peace and joy. How? BECAUSE WE CARRY IT WITH US! We speak it. We share it. We shift the atmosphere with his Spirit! But, it’s up to us to remember what we have in us. If we’re not prayerfully aware of the Spirit we carry, then we may be allowing a radically different power to rule the room. Jesus tells us in John 10:10 that our enemy the devil has come to “kill, steal and destroy.” When his dark forces are at work, you can feel it. The conversations are destructive. The energy is negative. Yeah – you want to know why? Because the presence in the room is there to kill our joy, steal our peace, and destroy our hope. And sadly, sometimes we just allow that! We allow it in our homes. We allow it in our work place. We allow it in our car. We allow it in our circles. HOW ABOUT WE STOP ALLOWING IT AND SHIFT THE ATMOSPHERE. Girl, the conversations shouldn’t be the same when you walk in the room. Why? Because you’re walking in with the power of God in you. The power to heal, the power to shift, the power to change, the power to restore, the power to create, the power to revive … That power now lives within you. So yes, the conversations should be different. Yes, the energy should be different. Yes, the atmosphere should shift. If it’s not, it’s because you’re forgetting what you have inside of you. Jesus said in Luke 10:19, “Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy.” Today, there’s a battle happening all around you. You may not see it, but you can probably feel it. It’s spiritual. Two spiritual forces at war. The battle of good and evil. The battle of light and darkness. Ultimately, this is a war over the presence of God – who will rule the atmosphere here. Will it be the Holy Spirit – or will it be something else? Well girl, you don’t have to depend on anyone else to determine that – you have the authority in prayer!!!!! You can prayerfully evict every presence of evil and darkness. Every demon sent from hell to discourage, depress, disrupt, overwhelm, scare, or paralyze – cast them out in the name of Jesus. Speak up – bring Jesus into the room! Why in the world would a girl like you, carrying the power of God in the Holy Spirit, ever play little? Why would you watch the chaos and not call on God to stop it. Why would you sit in that conversation and not shift it? You don’t have to yell. You don’t have to argue. You don’t have to prove a point. You don’t have to become the spiritual police of every room you enter. You just need to bring Jesus into the room. Pray. Speak life. Speak truth. Change the subject. Refuse to participate in gossip. Encourage the person who is struggling. Bring peace into the conflict. Remind someone of what is true. Love the person nobody else is loving. And sometimes, you won’t even have to say a word. The way you carry yourself will preach. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 4:6–7: “God has made his light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves.” THIS IS YOU, SIS. A jar of clay carrying a treasure. You are ordinary. You are imperfect. You don’t have all the answers. You don’t have to be the strongest person in the room. But you are carrying something extraordinary. You are carrying the presence of God. So don’t underestimate what happens when you walk into a room surrendered to Jesus. Don’t underestimate what happens when you pray before you speak. Don’t underestimate what happens when you choose peace instead of panic. Don’t underestimate what happens when you answer anger with grace. Don’t underestimate what happens when you refuse to join the gossip. Don’t underestimate what happens when you bring hope into a hopeless conversation. Don’t underestimate what happens when you walk into darkness carrying LIGHT. Because you don’t have to become the atmosphere. You get to change it. The next time you walk into a room, don’t just walk in. Bring Jesus with you. Walk in carrying peace. Walk in carrying hope. Walk in carrying joy. Walk in carrying truth. Walk in carrying love. Walk in carrying the very presence of God. And then watch what happens. SHIFT THE ATMOSPHERE. Jesus put it this way: “Behold I give you authority to trample on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19 NKJV). This means that we don't have to submit to our negative circumstances and environment, we can change the atmosphere wherever we go by walking in our God-given dominion. Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

Today's the day. Teams get's follow-up flags. Remind yourself to look at a chat message or post. Also, hand over the organiser role of meetings in Outlook. Lastly, give strict guidance for Copilot to follow when creating brand-aligned slide decks. 0:00 Welcome 2:28 M365 Copilot: Tell Copilot what you need directly from the Copilot button in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint - MC1470885 5:48 Microsoft Teams: Personal message reminders for chat and channels - MC1470887 10:27 Microsoft Teams: New centralized experience for organizing important resources in chats and channels - MC1473153 20:11 Outlook: Change the organizer of meetings - MC1472028 29:18 Microsoft 365 Copilot in PowerPoint: Guide Presentation Creation with Notes Steering and Strict Brand Adherence - MC1470415 34:28 Brand Skill support now available in PPT Copilot [Desktop] - MC1473166

Originally uploaded September 1st, reloaded September 2nd. Chris Holman welcomes back Rod Sanders, Senior Business Development Manager, Convergence Networks, Lansing, MI. Chris had several questions for Rod during this discussion. Remind the Michigan business community about Convergence? What's been the top I.T. issue of 2026? For a Michigan business owner, how can the right IT strategy go beyond fixing technology problems and actually help the business operate more efficiently, reduce risk and support growth? Cybersecurity is still top of mind; what have been the top challenges and developments this year? What is Convergence's role when it comes to A.I.? Has A.I. use led to I.T. issues for businesses? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: X.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

Originally uploaded August 20th, reloaded September 8th. Chris Holman welcomes Mark McDaniel, President & CEO, Cinnaire, Lansing, MI Welcome back, Mark. Remind the Michigan business community about Cinnaire? Three Cinnaire Projects, including the McDaniel Apartments, were recently named Affordable Housing Finance Readers' Choice Awards finalists. Can you tell us about that? Thank you for underwriting and presenting the recent Michigan Future Business Index survey. Can you share your perspective on the recent results? Mark, I understand you have a member of your Strategic Communications team who is staying on but also balancing an Executive Director role for a national group. Can you tell us about that? (Jennifer Calery) Finally, congratulations. A Council for Affordable and Rural Housing Scholarship will celebrate the Power of Housing, Education, and Opportunity, and has a special name? » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: X.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/ Find more Cinnaire press at https://cinnaire.com/news/

 Change is inevitable, but how we lead people through change can make all the difference. Creating connection doesn't mean having all the answers or making every difficult situation easier, it means creating an environment where people feel seen and heard, while still providing the clarity, consistency, and direction teams expect from their leaders. This episode of the Forward Thinking Podcast features Paula Horwitz, VP of Event Management, FCCS and Jessica Yaffa, internationally-recognized healthy relationships expert, speaker, trainer, and relationship coach. Together they discuss the power of connection, how leaders can help employees, customers, and communities navigate uncertainty while still moving the organization forward.    Episode Insights Include: Common change misconceptions  Misconception #1- Only positive change can make a real difference.  All change matters and requires us to create a space for what is lost and what is gained. Misconception #2- Acknowledging what is hard will make a situation feel even heavier.  Talking about hard things can actually make hard things feel easier.  Misconception #3- Demonstrating vulnerability leads to a loss of credibility.  Research shows that leaders who are able to acknowledge their limitations lead employees to feel more seen and valued.    Lessons learned from Ted Lasso Acknowledge what you don't know.  Ask for support from others.  Support others in feeling valued and listened to.  Acknowledge when you are struggling without blaming others.  Create space for others to struggle.  Treat vulnerability as a connector.    Pivot with vulnerability in mind Lean into opportunities to acknowledge common hard times.  Create space for others to share their feelings.  Remind your team that you are all in this together.  Leaders need to help others feel seen, heard, and understood.    Communication tools for stressful times Carve out one-minute connection check-ins with your team members.  Recall team members' recent experiences that you can follow up on.  Ask "How can I support you?" Walk the walk and talk the talk through your example.  Consider what must be communicated to provide transparency.    Authentic ownership of leadership decisions Leaders need to balance vulnerability and transparency with upholding organizational principles and company expectations.  State the connection facts first, followed by the new information. "I appreciate that we are already spread thin, and this is what is now expected of us."  Allow time for team concerns before moving on to solutions.  Clearly state whether you are seeking consensus and ideas or simply allowing for feelings to be shared.  Set clear expectations to more productively interact with your team.    Behaviors of trusted leaders Influential leaders are more powerful when they carefully handle the things that don't go well.  Show up in ways that make it clear that you are taking care of yourself and ready to support others.  Acknowledge your shortcomings and move forward accordingly.  Connective language creates trusted, reliable, compassionate leaders that people feel motivated to follow.    This podcast is powered by FCCS.   Resources   Connect with Jessica Yaffa – Jessica Yaffa   Get in touch – info@fccsconsulting.com   "All change requires us to create a space for what is lost and what is gained." — Jessica Yaffa   "Leading with vulnerability is one of the greatest ways to gain and maintain trust with those around us." — Jessica Yaffa   "Connection language creates trusted, reliable, compassionate leaders that people feel motivated to follow." — Jessica Yaffa

Fears about the risks of artificial intelligence continue to dominate conversations in Washington. Those concerns include the potential for AI to enable devastating cyber attacks. But government cyber leaders are urging organizations to focus on basic security practices rather than chasing new tools and technologies. Federal News Network's Justin Doubleday reports.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My take on Monday's EMMY Awards...Another kid drops Brad Pitt's last name...Sydney Sweeney's Novig ad has Liberal females going berserk...Reminiscing about the beginning of my first marriage.https://mydeals.page/q7j8

Recorded May 25, 2026 - Monday Night Revival Brittany McKinney glorifies God with a beautiful performance of "Remind Me, Dear Lord" We've uploaded a her singing and playing this song from a previous service, but by the grace of God, He's taught me a few more things about sound engineering so I put the (2026) on this one.   Thanks for sharing Brittany!

If you're listening to this in one of those seasons where life feels messy and hard — sis, hear me before we even start: you are not broken, you are not behind, and you are not alone. Today's message is simple, and it's straight from my heart. So many of us are waiting — waiting to feel ready, waiting to be recovered, waiting to be smaller or better or "fixed" — before we let ourselves actually live. But your life is happening right now, whether you give yourself permission or not. And I don't want you to miss it. This one's for you if you're stuck in the messy middle, four steps forward and two steps back, wondering when your real life gets to start. The lie that keeps you waiting There's a part of you with dreams — the part that knows you were meant for so much more than days consumed by food and body thoughts. The part that wants to show up fully, chase what's on your heart, laugh without calculating calories. And then there's the other voice: "Not yet. Not until you're smaller. Not until you've got this eating thing figured out. Not until you've recovered." Sis, that voice is keeping you alone on your own island. One of my clients said it perfectly: "I keep thinking I need to wait until I'm recovered enough to start living — but I'm realizing that waiting for a perfect future is just another way the eating disorder is controlling me." That was her breakthrough. It can be yours too. Recovery isn't the waiting room for your life — it IS the living Here's the truth: recovering is the process of learning to live. It's not something you do and then start your life. It's the journey itself. And your eating disorder wants you to wait — because as long as you're waiting, you keep believing you need to be fixed, worthy, or "better" before you're allowed to take up space, want things, or pursue your dreams. But you don't need permission, sis. Not for food, not for rest, not for growth, not for a new hobby. This is your life. Because here's what's real: life doesn't pause while you figure out your relationship with food. Your dreams don't go on hold. Your purpose doesn't wait. How much more time do you want to give away? 3 ways to start making life happen (instead of waiting for it) 1. Name one dream you've put on hold. Just one. The thing you keep saying you'll do when you're better, when you have more energy, when the kids are older. Maybe it's applying for a job, taking a dance class, calling a friend you've been avoiding, forgiving someone, going on a date with your husband — or getting honest and reaching out for support. Write it down. Don't analyze it, don't judge it. Just name it. 2. Take the smallest possible step. Not the biggest step. Not the perfect step. The smallest. If it's the job, look at one posting. If it's the dance class, just find the studio's website (and nourish yourself with a good meal before you go). The eating disorder says it's all or nothing — but recovery, and life, are built on tiny, imperfect actions taken consistently. 3. Remind yourself: you are living your recovery right now. This mindset shift changes everything. Instead of "I'm waiting to recover," flip it to "I am living my recovery now. I'm giving myself permission to heal now." Every time you choose connection over isolation, pursue something that lights you up instead of restricting, or show up imperfectly — that is recovery. That's life. The honest part I won't lie to you — this isn't linear or easy. Some days you'll feel like you're moving backward. Some days you'll still hate your body, the thoughts will still be there, maybe even louder. But you don't have to wait until those days are gone to start living in them. Struggling doesn't mean you're doing it wrong — it means you're human, and it means you're about to do something brave. Your eating disorder is not who you are. She doesn't get the whole story of your life — she's not even the most interesting part of it. But you'll never know what the rest of your story looks like if you keep waiting for permission to write it. A few lines from the episode "You are not broken. You are not behind. You are not alone." "Recovering is the process of learning to live. It's the journey itself." "You don't need permission. This is your life." "Life doesn't pause while you figure out your relationship with food." "Every time you show up imperfectly — that is recovery. That's life." "Your eating disorder doesn't get the whole story. She's not even the most interesting part of it." "Your life is waiting for you — not the other way around." Your work this week Name one dream you've put on hold — write it down. Take the smallest possible step toward it. Remind yourself: I am living my recovery right now. You're allowed to want things. You're allowed to dream, to pursue, to have purpose — especially in the middle of healing. Your life is happening right now. Not when you're thinner, not when you're better. Right now. You don't have to walk this alone Connect with Lindsey:

Hope in the Waiting – Day 1: How Long, Lord?Before we begin today's episode, I want to take a minute to tell you about a new series we are starting called Hope in the Waiting.This series is for anyone who has been praying for something for a long time and is starting to wonder if God hears them, if He is going to answer, or how much longer they can keep waiting. Maybe you are praying for healing, for a loved one, for a relationship, for a child, for a job, for a breakthrough, or for something else that is very close to your heart.Over the next 31 days, we are going to talk honestly about what it is like to wait on the Lord. We are going to look at Scripture, wrestle with some of the hard questions, and talk about practical ways to keep trusting, keep praying, and keep living while the answer has not come yet.My hope is that by the end of this series, even if your circumstances have not changed yet, you will feel more encouraged, more hopeful, and more aware that God is with you in the waiting.So today, we are beginning with a question many of us have asked at one time or another: How long, Lord?Psalm 13:4-5 “How long, Lord? Will you utterly forget me? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I carry sorrow in my soul, grief in my heart day after day? How long will my enemy triumph over me? Look upon me, answer me, Lord, my God! Give light to my eyes lest I sleep in death, Lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed,” lest my foes rejoice at my downfall. But I trust in your mercy. Grant my heart joy in your salvation, I will sing to the Lord, for he has dealt bountifully with me!”When I read this Psalm, I decided to use the whole Psalm instead of just a verse, as I think it is a beautiful example of the cycle of emotions we can go through. The Psalm starts out with lamenting. “How long, Lord, will you utterly forget me? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I carry sorrow in my soul, grief in my heart day after day? How long will my enemy triumph over me?” I am sure we have all been here. I am sure each person listening has had at least one time in their life when they were wondering if the difficult time would ever end. I am sure we have all wondered how long we would have to suffer. I think we have all had a time or two where we wondered if the Lord had turned away from us because it seemed like He abandoned us. Can you remember a time you felt like this? Maybe you are in this lamenting season right now.I prayed over a man who was in such a season. He has been struggling for over a year with a work injury, and it has been one nightmare after another. It has been really stressful for him. He is finally starting to have some peace about the situation, and now the enemy is coming in and trying to take that peace from him. There are a lot of unknowns in his situation, and yet he is choosing to trust the Lord. Trusting the Lord doesn't mean everything will suddenly be easy. I am sure he will have similar questions to the ones above. How long will I be without work, Lord? How will I pay my bills, Lord? How will I get sleep when my mind won't stop thinking? He told me the Lord reminded him of something the other day. When thoughts and doubts started to flood his mind, the Lord reminded him of a song he used to sing at church when he was younger. He started singing the song, and his thoughts quieted down. This is such a great witness to the power of praise and praise music. When the enemy is attacking, you start to praise the Lord. The enemy is attacking because he wants you to turn against the Lord. When you start praising him, the enemy flees. Even if you don't know what to say, you can just say “Jesus, Jesus, Jesus” repeatedly. The next part of the Psalm says, “Look upon me, answer me, Lord, my God! Give light to my eyes lest I sleep in death, lest my enemy say, “I have prevailed,” lest my foes rejoice at my downfall.” How many of us have been here? How many of us have begged God to do something, to look at us, to help us? The author of this Psalm is asking the Lord for help. He is asking the Lord to save him. He asks the Lord to bring him into the light before it is too late. Have you ever felt like if the Lord didn't save you soon, it would be too late? I know I have. I had surgery one time when I was younger. It was an outpatient procedure. Tony was taking me home to recuperate, and we stopped at the grocery store to pick up some comfort food for recovery. I didn't feel well and thought I might pass out. We sat on a bench, and I passed out. I remember feeling like I had been out for a long time, and then I heard someone say, “Call 911.” I remember thinking that if they hadn't even been called yet, then I wasn't going to make it until they got there. I was taken to the hospital, and I was fine, but I definitely was praying at that moment for God to help me immediately.The Psalm also says, “Lest my enemy say, ‘I have prevailed,' lest my foes rejoice at my downfall.” We don't want the enemy to be able to say they won. We already know who wins the war between good and evil, and it is good. When Jesus died on the cross, He defeated death and evil once and for all! God will not let evil overcome us.Finally, the psalm ends with the author reassuring the Lord of his trust. “But I trust in your mercy. Grant my heart joy in your salvation, I will sing to the Lord, for he has dealt bountifully with me!” In the span of a few lines, the author goes from lamenting to begging God for help, to reassuring God that he trusts Him, and then he is singing to the Lord for all He has done. This is not uncommon. Sometimes in the course of praying for things, we realize how much God has done for us in the past, and our petitions or our lamenting turn to praise. I was reading the devotional titled “Jesus Calling.” It is an awesome devotional with messages from the Lord for each day of the year. I really liked today's as it goes with the message of this episode. I will leave you with the words from this devotional:When many things seem to be going wrong, trust me. When your life feels increasingly out of control, thank me. These are supernatural responses, and they can lift you above your circumstances. If you do what comes naturally in the face of difficulties, you may fall prey to negativism. Even a few complaints can set you on a path that is a downward spiral by darkening your perspective and mindset. With this attitude controlling you, complaints flow more and more readily from your mouth. Each one moves you steadily down the slippery spiral, but it is possible to apply brakes. Cry out to me in my name! Affirm your trust in Me, regardless of how you feel. Thank me for everything, though this seems unnatural – even irrational. Gradually you'll begin to ascend, recovering your lost ground.When you are back on ground level, you can face your circumstances from a humble perspective. If you choose supernatural responses this time: trusting and thanking me – you will experience my most unfathomable peace.Dear Heavenly Father, I ask you to be with all those who are listening to this episode today. Lord, I ask you to be with all of us who are in a difficult place right now. Lord, please shine your light into the darkness. Please fill us with hope that you will save us before it is too late. Fill us with hope that our enemies won't be able to say they defeated us. Lord, help us remember to praise you when times are hard. Remind us to thank you when times are hard. Help us not get caught up in negativity and keep us from falling down that slippery spiral. Show us how to apply the brakes and get back on ground level. Lord, I pray in a special way for each and every person listening to this episode who feels lost. Help them feel seen, Lord. We love you, Lord; you are amazing! We ask all of this in accordance with Your will and in Jesus' holy name, Amen!Thank you so much for joining me on this journey to walk boldly with Jesus. If this series is speaking to you, make sure you follow or subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss any of the 31 days of Hope in the Waiting. I look forward to meeting you here tomorrow. Remember, Jesus loves you just as you are, and so do I! Have a blessed day!Today's Word from the Lord was received in February 2026 by a member of my Catholic Charismatic Prayer Group. If you have any questions about the prayer group, these words, or how to join us for a meeting, please email CatholicCharismaticPrayerGroup@gmail.com. Today's Word from the Lord is, “Just open yourself to the voice of the spirit. Sometimes the spirit doesn't speak. Sometimes the spirit just leads. Sometimes the spirit just gives you a thought and he wants you to act upon that thought. I know that you've all had those incidents in your life where that is what you have done. The spirit can be silent and still working. Follow the voice of the spirit. Follow the leadings of the spirit.” www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace

I was talking to someone who questioned her value and worth because of the past trauma and present microaggressions she experienced. Some of us may struggle with life scripts written by others that may haunt and hinder us becoming our authentic selves. Cole Arthur Riley states, "Remind us that our dignity does not wane or bud in relations to anyone's belief in it, including our own. Let us rest with the knowledge that we have nothing to prove; our dignity, perpetual as it is divine. We will not shrink. We expand...For we too contain the divine." Let's talk about it. www.talkingwithdrtoy.com. 

Verse 7 says: “For those who sleep, sleep atnight, and those who get drunk are drunk at night.” Paul is drawing aspiritual contrast. Night is the natural setting for sleep and drunkenness. Butbelievers belong to the day. Therefore verse 8 says: “But let us who are ofthe day be sober.” ThenPaul uses a picture that he often used in his letters—that of a soldierpreparing for battle. He says we should put on: “The breastplate of faithand love, and as a helmet the hope of salvation.” Those three familiarwords appear again: Faith. Love. Hope. We saw them in the very first chapter ofthis letter: A work of faith. A labor of love. And a patience of hope. Now Paulpictures faith and love as a breastplate protecting the heart, and hope as ahelmet protecting the mind. The Christian life is a battlefield. We have anenemy. Satan attacks our faith. He wants us to doubt God's goodness. He attacksour love. He wants bitterness, anger, and division to enter our hearts. And heattacks our hope. He wants us to become discouraged and believe that ourcircumstances will never change. So Paul says: Protect your heart with faithand love. Protect your mind with hope. And then he reminds us what our hope isbased upon. Verse9 says: “For God did not appoint us to wrath, but to obtain salvationthrough our Lord Jesus Christ.” What an encouraging promise. God's purposefor those who belong to Christ is not wrath but salvation. Why? Because Jesustook the judgment for our sins upon Himself at the cross. Verse 10 says thatJesus: “Died for us, that whether we wake or sleep, we should live togetherwith Him.” There is the heart of the gospel: Christ died for us. Jesus didnot die merely as a martyr or a great example. He died for us. He took ourplace. Isaiah said: “The LORD has laid on Him the iniquity of us all.” Petersaid: “Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree.” Paulsaid: “Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures.” Oursalvation rests entirely upon what Jesus accomplished for us. Andnotice again Paul's wonderful promise: “We should live together with Him.” Whetherwe are alive when Jesus comes or whether our body has been laid in the grave,our destiny is the same: We will live with Jesus. That is Christian hope. ThenPaul says in verse 11: “Therefore comfort each other and edify one another,just as you also are doing.” This sounds very similar to the final verse ofchapter 4: “Comfort one another with these words.” Christian truthshould produce Christian encouragement. Paul doesn't want prophecy to make usargumentative. He wants it to make us encouraging. The word “edify” means tobuild up. Every day we are either building people up or tearing them down. Ourwords can encourage someone. Or they can discourage someone. Our attitude canstrengthen someone. Or it can weaken someone. Paulsays: “Build one another up.” Maybe there is someone God has placed onyour heart today. A friend who is struggling. A family member who isdiscouraged. Someone at church carrying a burden. Maybe God wants you to callthem. Send them a message. Pray with them. Remind them that God is faithful. Sometimesa few words of encouragement can change someone's entire day. And remember whatPaul says our encouragement is based upon: Jesus died for us. We belong to Him.We are not appointed to wrath. Our salvation is secure in Christ. And one daywe will live together with Him. So today: Stay awake spiritually. Put on faith,love, and hope.  HeavenlyFather, thank You that Jesus died for us and that our hope of salvation restsin Him. Help us to put on the breastplate of faith and love and the helmet ofthe hope of salvation. Guard our hearts from doubt and bitterness, and guardour minds from discouragement. Lord, show us someone today whom we canencourage and build up. May our words bring hope, strength, and comfort tothose around us as we look forward to living forever with Jesus. In His name,we pray. Amen.

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Is it time to focus?If you have a magnifying glass, take it outside on a bright sunny day. Show your son how to raise or lower the lens until a beam of light focuses on a single point. With a steady hand and a little patience, that concentrated light becomes so intense that it can catch dry grass on fire.Use this activity as an object lesson. Remind your son that if life ever becomes so busy that it begins crowding out his time with the Lord, he needs to refocus his attention. Sports and hobbies are a blast, but they should never consume all his energy. By training your son to put the Lord first in all that he does, he will develop an intensity for life that will magnify God.For more encouragement and parenting advice, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.

Luke 18: 9-17 “Then Jesus told this story to some who had great confidence in their own righteousness and scorned everyone else: Two men went to the Temple to pray. One was a Pharisee, and the other was a despised tax collector. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed this prayer: ‘I thank you, God, that I am not like other people—cheaters, sinners, adulterers. I'm certainly not like that tax collector! I fast twice a week, and I give you a tenth of my income.' But the tax collector stood at a distance and dared not even lift his eyes to heaven as he prayed. Instead, he beat his chest in sorrow, saying, ‘O God, be merciful to me, for I am a sinner.' I tell you, this sinner, not the Pharisee, returned home justified before God. For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Who are you more like – the Pharisee or the tax collector? To see yourself in this story Jesus tells, lets understand who each were. A Pharisee was a religious leader. They studied and taught scripture. They were very serious about obeying God’s law. To the Pharisee, everything was a box to be checked, and in order to be right with God, all boxes must be checked. It was all performance. And for those who didn’t perform to their standard of God’s law, they were judgmental. Their desire to obey God wasn’t the problem. The problem came when outward obedience became more important than the condition of their hearts. The Pharisee had all the checked boxes, but his heart was unchecked. His behavior looked right, but his heart had become filled with pride and judgment. A tax collector was seen as someone who had sold out to the Roman government. Because they worked for the occupying power and were notorious for taking more than was owed, tax collectors were deeply despised by their own people. They were viewed as traitors, cheats, and sinners. Nobody liked a tax collector, and most didn’t even want to be seen with them. So here you have two very different men. One had an impressive religious résumé. The other had a terrible reputation. Both went to the Temple to pray. But their prayers revealed something much deeper than their reputations. Their prayers revealed their hearts. The Pharisee stood by himself and prayed, “I thank you, God, that I am not like other people…” Did you catch that? He came to pray to God, but his prayer became a speech about himself. ‘Look at what I don’t do. Look at what I do. Look at how good I am. And look at how much better I am than others.’ His prayer wasn’t really about his need for God. It was about his need to feel righteous. He stands in the temple knowing everyone sees him and admires him, praying from a place of righteousness with his checked boxes of fasting and tithing. His problem wasn’t that he was doing good things. His problem was that his good things had become evidence he used to convince himself—and perhaps everyone else—of how good he was. You can do the right things for the wrong reasons. You can serve God and secretly want people to notice. You can give generously and still have a heart that wants recognition. You can read your Bible every morning and still be growing more judgmental. You can raise your hands in worship while your heart is consumed with what everyone else thinks of you. Good behavior can become bad worship when it becomes a performance. Then there is the tax collector. He stands at a distance. He won’t even lift his eyes toward heaven. He beats his chest in sorrow and says, “God, have mercy on me, for I am a sinner.” No excuses. No comparison. No explanation. Just honesty. He didn’t come to prove himself to God. He came to pray that day because he knew he needed God. So, who leaves the temple that day justified and made right by God? The one who was humble. Why? Because God isn’t looking for people who can impress Him. Really, what could possibly impress God. He created the entire Universe all by himself – how are you going to do anything that impresses him? He holds the whole world in the palm of his hand, knows all things, controls all things, and works all things together in ways your human mind could never comprehend – what could you possibly do that would impress him? You were never created to impress God. But is that what you’ve been trying to do? Honey, you’re failing. You were created to surrender to him. To need him. To seek him. To worship him. And when he finds a genuine heart worshiping him instead of trying to impress him, he responds with offering righteousness. The Pharisee was looking sideways. The tax collector was looking toward God. The Pharisee was comparing. The tax collector was confessing. The Pharisee was defending himself. The tax collector was humbling himself. The Pharisee said, “Look at me, I’m good.” The tax collector said, “God, look at me. I need mercy.” And Jesus tells us that the one who humbled himself was the one who went home right with God. My friends, this is a heart issue. You can have all the right religious habits and still have the wrong heart posture. And if we’re not careful, our relationship with God can slowly become a checklist. Church—check. Money in the offering—check. Read my Bible—check. Pray—check. Christian music—check. Volunteer or serve —oh girl, you get a double check. Look at you! But here’s the question Jesus wants you to ask: What’s happening in your heart while you’re checking all those boxes? Are you serving because you love Him—or because you want to be needed? Are you giving because you trust Him—or because you want to look generous? Are you reading Scripture because you want to know Him—or because you want to sound impressive? Are you worshiping because you’re totally in awe of God—or because you want people to see you worship? The Pharisee’s greatest problem wasn’t his behavior. It was that his behavior had convinced him he didn’t need mercy. That’s pride. And that is a dangerous place for any of us to live. Proverbs 16:8, “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.” First pride, then the crash. Every time you boast, it becomes a prophesy of future failure. The higher you lift yourself up in pride, the harder you’ll fall in disgrace. Sometimes pride has a Bible in its hand. Sometimes pride is sitting in church. Sometimes pride is serving in ministry. Sometimes pride is singing worship songs with tears streaming down your face. Pride can look holy on the outside while quietly pushing God out of the center of your heart. Here’s the question Jesus presents us in this story today – WHY ARE YOU DOING THE THINGS YOU’RE DOING? Is this just a checklist to make you feel better about yourself or look better to someone else? Where’s your heart in this? God, please have mercy on me. I have a special way of really screwing this up and making it about me instead of about you. Remind me that I was never created to impress you, I was created to NEED you – and wow, do I ever need you. Ultimately, in this story, the Pharisee trusted in what he had done himself with his exalted heart – the despised tax collector could only trust in what God could do with his humbled heart. Only the humbled will be made right with God. There’s no reason for us to compare. Let’s all just stop performing. Stop trying to impress God or anyone else. We have nothing to prove, because if we prove anything, we prove we could never be good enough on our own. Let us come honestly, come humbly, and just come as our true selves to simply say, “God, have mercy on me. I need you.” Follow Pamela on Instagram – https://instagram.com/headmamapamela Or Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pamela.crim Find out more about BIG Life – http://biglifehq.com

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Have you ever felt without hope? It's a pretty desperate place to be. It's been said that hope is the one thing a human being can't be without.Beth was once accused of some pretty terrible things. She wasn't guilty of any of them, but it took two years and serious legal hurdles to clear her name. Her future was uncertain.In the end, she told reporters that her best ally was the Lord. Her story was itself a great witness.Romans 12:12 says, “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”Truthfully, God isn't obligated to do anything for us. He does it because He loves us. That's it. But within each difficult night and day, it is important that we take the scripture to heart. Keep your joy, be patient, and pray.If you're in a dark place, pray to the Lord for help. Even if you're emotionally exhausted, take the time to simply talk to Him.He's promised that He'll be listening.Let's pray.Oh Lord, may we never be hopeless! May we never be without your love. Remind us daily that You will never leave us. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

Our text today is 1 Peter 4:3-6: For the time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry. With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you; but they will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead, that though judged in the flesh the way people are, they might live in the spirit the way God does. — 1 Peter 4:3-6 Some people are most comfortable with the version of you that requires nothing to change. They knew how to relate to you when you laughed at the same things, pursued the same pleasures, and participated in the same activities. But then Christ changed your convictions. You began saying no to things you once accepted, and suddenly your new life felt like a rejection of theirs. Peter understood this relational tension. He writes, "The time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do." In other words, enough time has already been spent living for desires that lead away from God. Peter lists sensuality, drunkenness, drinking parties, and idolatry—patterns often woven into the social and religious life of the Roman world. When believers stopped participating, their change was impossible to hide. They were not simply adopting private beliefs. Their new allegiance to Jesus altered their habits, relationships, and social lives. And then Peter writes, "They are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of debauchery, and they malign you." Peter has repeatedly called Christians strangers (exiles). Now their former companions think their new behavior is strange. That is what happens when citizens of God's kingdom begin living by a different set of values. I also think the image of a "flood" is striking after Peter's reference to Noah. These believers had once been carried along by the same current as everyone around them. But Christ had rescued them from a destructive way of life, and Peter was warning them not to jump back into the waters simply because others were surprised by their absence. This does not mean every negative response from others proves we are being faithful. Once in a while, Christians are rejected because they are harsh, arrogant, or judgmental. Peter is not giving us permission to behave badly and to call the consequences "persecution". Listen carefully—the offense should always be our allegiance to Christ—not our lack of grace. We can love people from our past without returning to the life Christ rescued us from. We can remain humble without surrendering conviction. We can refuse sin without treating sinners as enemies. Peter also reminds these believers that others' opinions are not final. Those who malign them "will give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead." Peter is not encouraging revenge. He is releasing believers from the burden of having to deliver the final verdict themselves. God sees clearly. God judges justly. Then Peter adds a statement that can be confusing: "This is why the gospel was preached even to those who are dead." He is not teaching that people receive another opportunity to believe after death. Most likely, he is referring to people who heard and believed the gospel while they were alive but had since died. Though they were judged in the flesh as human beings are—they experienced physical death, and some may also have endured human condemnation—they now live before God by the Spirit. Their death did not prove the gospel had failed. The world may have looked at their graves and concluded that following Jesus accomplished nothing. Peter says otherwise. Human rejection was not their final verdict, and physical death was not the end of their story. They were alive before God. The same is true for every believer who belongs to Christ. Not everyone will celebrate the person Jesus is making you. Some people may miss the version of you who joined them without conviction or resistance. Do not become arrogant. Do not become hostile. And do not stop loving them. But do not return to a life Christ rescued you from merely to make other people comfortable. Their opinion is not the final verdict. Their rejection is not the end of your story. Even death cannot undo the life Christ has given you. DO THIS: Think of one relationship that changed after you began following Jesus more seriously. Pray for that person by name, and ask God to help you show genuine love without compromising your convictions. ASK THIS: Where am I tempted to return to an old pattern simply to gain someone's acceptance? Have I responded to misunderstanding with humility and grace—or with arrogance and hostility? How does God's final verdict free me from being controlled by the opinions of others? PRAY THIS: Father, thank You for rescuing me from my old way of life and making me new in Christ. Give me courage when others misunderstand my convictions, and keep me from responding with pride or hostility. Help me love people faithfully without returning to what You have called me to leave behind. Remind me that Your verdict is final and that the life You have given me can never be taken away. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Christ Is Mine Forevermore."

This church is a gift to us - it is God's solution for what we lack. That is why we are here.1. To become more like Jesus.2. To leave our immaturity behind.3. To allow this God-Given gift of a community to be at work in us.

We continue our series on the core values of Classic City Church with a look at how authentic faith in one's daily life is more impactful than an impressive church service.InspirationMatthew 5:13-1613 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.MessageTitus 3:1-81 Remind the people to be subject to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready to do whatever is good, 2 to slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. 3 At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. 4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. 8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

Are you going through the motions—or are you bringing fourth quarter energy to your life?In this episode of The You Are More Podcast, Amy challenges you to stop sitting on the sidelines, stop waiting until you feel ready, and make this next season count.Maybe you're not as far along as you thought you'd be. Maybe this year hasn't gone according to plan. Maybe fear, disappointment, procrastination, or broken commitments have taken some of your momentum.You're not finished.Fourth quarter energy means deciding that regardless of where you are today, you're going to bring your focus, attention, discipline, and effort to what happens next. Amy shares why you sometimes have to do it scared, why avoiding difficult things can weaken your confidence, and how keeping even small commitments to yourself begins creating a history of trust and confidence. She also talks about the importance of becoming your own best cheerleader. Stop waiting for somebody else to remind you that you're capable. Speak life over yourself. Remind yourself that you're favored, blessed, equipped, and carrying the wisdom of God into whatever room you're walking into. And be careful who you share your dreams with.You don't need everyone to understand what God has placed in your heart. You need a sacred few faith friends who can believe with you, pray with you, and remind you who you are when disappointment comes. Amy's challenge for you is simple:Do one hard thing today.Make the call. Set the appointment. Have the conversation. Take the walk. Start the project. Take one tiny action toward the thing you know you're supposed to do.Then do it again tomorrow.Because when you repeatedly do the hard thing, the hard thing becomes easier—and you build a history of confidence that reminds you that you're well able. Get in the game. Go all in. Make this next season count.Your best days are ahead of you.

Most gigs aren't life-changing. They're work.You load in, fix whatever isn't working, play the songs, collect the check, and eventually escape through a commercial kitchen.But every once in a while, the band locks in, the crowd gives everything back, and all the logistical nonsense disappears. Those are the gigs that remind you why you've spent years sacrificing weekends, buying too much gear, and voluntarily standing next to drummers.This week, Adam and Dan talk about:• A wedding party that turned a regular bar gig into complete bedlam• The shows where the band, crowd, and room all click• Creating a meaningful moment for one person• Songs that hit an audience harder than expected• The extremely healthy realization that you've “still got it”• Why preparation creates room for spontaneity• How cameras, technical problems, and overbooking can kill the moment• Turning nearby weddings and events into marketing opportunities• Why not every gig needs to be magicalPlus: Sweetwater debt, dueling dead refrigerators, Adam's early verdict on the Xvive U45D, and a five-star review that claims this show is “actually useful.”What gig reminded you why you do this? Tell us in the comments or email [coverbandconfidential@gmail.com](mailto:coverbandconfidential@gmail.com).THIS WEEK IN CBC HISTORY: Oasis Reunion, Setlist Science & DIY Gear Hacks! | https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2024-09-05T19_00_00-07_00How to be the Ultimate Entertainer! | https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2023-09-07T19_00_00-07_00Is Music a Viable Career? | https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2022-09-08T20_39_24-07_00Things Musicians Have To Stop Doing | https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2021-09-09T19_10_42-07_00CBC #118 (If you were Starting from Scratch) | https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2020-09-03T18_05_36-07_00CBC #066 (Merchanomics part Deux, Instrument Learning, Acoustic Duos, Song Selection) | https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/coverbandconfidential/episodes/2019-09-04T18_00_35-07_00

WOW! We are celebrating a big milestone, 300 episodes! Thank you to everyone who listens, sends this podcast to your community and reaches out to share your takeaways. It all means SO MUCH! And thank you to all my guests and the wisdom you generously share. To celebrate, today's solo episode, I take you behind the scenes into my fertility journey, how I am navigating the unknows and how I am coming back to my center again and again and again. Bonus: at the end of this episode I do a little Q&A session. I share this vulnerable journey with you all because if you are also on it, I want you to know you are not alone.   You will leave this episode with: 5 different physical, mental and emotional practices that are helping me navigate uncertanity Ways to support you navigating life in the "messy middle" Inspiration to take personal responsibility for your own health Remind to not compare your journey and timeline to others  Share your takeaways or Qs with me @OneWade on Instagram or send me a note here.  Resources mentioned: Join me for the Root. Release. Reconnect. Silent meditation and mindful movement retreat in Seattle on Sept 19th. Check out "Protien Power" Substack Oura Ring, Glucose Monitors & Self-Trust: How to Use Wearables Without Outsourcing Your Power   Why Comparison Steals Your Joy (And How to Feel Enough Right Where You Are)   Strength Training Exercise   Overwhelm Archetype    Join the waitlist for Mindful Walking Group (happening this October)   Two spots open in Q4 for 1:1 Coaching. Schedule time to connect here to make sure it feels like a fit.   

Defeating thoughts have a way of quietly backing us into a corner. Resistance at every turn, mundane tasks that start to feel monumental, weariness that settles in before the day has really begun — and underneath it all, the enemy doing what he does best: creating doubt and fear. It started in the Garden of Eden with a single question: "Did God really say?" That one doubt-filled sentence cost Eve everything, and the pattern has continued ever since. In our work, our relationships, our health, and our faith, Satan works persistently to keep us living from a place of defeat rather than from the victory that already belongs to us. But First Corinthians 15:57 declares something that changes the entire frame: God gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Not someday. Not eventually. Today. The victory is already given, already secured, already ours in Christ. Living from victory rather than toward it is one of the most significant mindset shifts available to a believer. Every doubt, every defeating thought, every whisper of inadequacy has to bow at Jesus' feet — because the enemy has no ground in a life that belongs entirely to Him. Psalm 21 describes God greeting David with rich blessings, granting unending favor, and ensuring that through His unfailing love, David would not be shaken. That same greeting belongs to every child of God today. When a whisper of defeat comes, the response is not a desperate hope that victory might arrive. It is a declaration of what is already true: I am victorious in Christ Jesus. Today's Bible Verse "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."— 1 Corinthians 15:57, NIV Ponder Today The victory is already given — we live from it, not toward it. First Corinthians 15:57 does not say God will give us victory someday. It says He gives it. Present tense. The finish line is behind us, not ahead of us, because of what Christ accomplished. The enemy's primary weapon is doubt. "Did God really say?" is still his opening move. Recognizing the source of defeating thoughts — and responding with God's truth rather than engaging the question — is one of the most powerful forms of spiritual resistance available. Every inch of your life belongs to Jesus — the enemy has no ground there. When defeat feels like the dominant reality, it is a lie operating on territory it does not own. Reclaiming that territory begins with declaring what is actually true. God greets you with rich blessings and unfailing love. Psalm 21 describes the posture God takes toward those who trust in Him — not reluctant assistance, but generous, joyful blessing. That is the God you are bringing your defeating thoughts to. Let "I am victorious in Christ Jesus" become an anthem, not a last resort. Speaking truth out loud in the face of doubt and fear is not a performance of confidence we do not feel. It is faith declaring what is real before feelings catch up to it. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, I admit that I have believed the enemy's lies for far too long. Please forgive me and help me step into the victory You have already claimed on my behalf. I am Yours, Lord, and I choose to live my life from the finish line of Your mercy and grace. When defeating thoughts come, help me see exactly where they are coming from and declare Your truth with boldness and belief. Your Word tells me I am blessed with unending blessings, and I stand on that truth as a platform of victory today. Thank You for overcoming the evil one. Remind me of this often, so that I too will overcome every doubt he throws my way. In Jesus' mighty name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer helped you step out of defeat and into the victory that already belongs to you in Christ, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to keep your mind anchored in the truth of who you are in Jesus every day. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Kurt Jones. Purpose of the Interview The conversation aims to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, particularly in the Black community, elite sports, and entrepreneurial spaces. It focuses on mental resilience, confidence building, and strategies for handling stress and setbacks, while introducing Dr. Jones’ methodology and his mission through Play 21 Wellness Academy. Key Takeaways Mental Health in the Black Community Historically stigmatized; seen as weakness or negativity. Today, awareness is improving, but significant work remains. Customized Approach Dr. Jones does individualized analysis and treatment plans for athletes and business professionals. Rejects “cookie-cutter” solutions—tailors strategies to personal circumstances. The Shelving Method A mental organization system with four shelves: Immediate Shelf: Urgent tasks within 24 hours. Active Shelf: Important but less urgent tasks. Holding Shelf: Items to revisit later. Elimination Shelf: Thoughts/tasks to discard permanently. Helps clients focus on the present and avoid dwelling on past mistakes. Confidence & Setbacks Confidence can collapse after major losses or failures. Strategy: Remind clients of their greatness, review past successes, and rebuild momentum. Consistency and adaptability are key to sustaining success. Play 21 Wellness Academy Founded in memory of Ben Wilson, a top basketball player and Dr. Jones’ best friend. Mission: Support youth athletes, address issues like parent/teacher abuse, and provide mental health resources. Operates as both a nonprofit and for-profit entity. Broader Client Base Works with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-level professionals. Mental clarity and emotional control are critical for success in any field. Health & Balance Encourages regular medical checkups, stress management, and work-life balance. Advocates for self-reward and stepping out of comfort zones while maintaining wellness. Upcoming Projects Book: Chi-Town Blueprints (personal story and mental resilience). Workbook on the Shelving Method for schools, universities, and professionals. Notable Quotes On Mental Health Stigma:“When people talked about mental health, the first thought was negative.” On Focus:“You can’t take the last play to the next play.” On Success:“Mental thinking is a huge part of success.” On Confidence:“Remind yourself of what got you to the point where you were winning.” On Consistency:“You’ve never seen a Brinks truck behind a funeral car—the graveyard is the richest place because people die with million-dollar dreams.” On Purpose:“Walk in your purpose. When you walk in your purpose, there’s no stopping you.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Kurt Jones. Purpose of the Interview The conversation aims to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, particularly in the Black community, elite sports, and entrepreneurial spaces. It focuses on mental resilience, confidence building, and strategies for handling stress and setbacks, while introducing Dr. Jones’ methodology and his mission through Play 21 Wellness Academy. Key Takeaways Mental Health in the Black Community Historically stigmatized; seen as weakness or negativity. Today, awareness is improving, but significant work remains. Customized Approach Dr. Jones does individualized analysis and treatment plans for athletes and business professionals. Rejects “cookie-cutter” solutions—tailors strategies to personal circumstances. The Shelving Method A mental organization system with four shelves: Immediate Shelf: Urgent tasks within 24 hours. Active Shelf: Important but less urgent tasks. Holding Shelf: Items to revisit later. Elimination Shelf: Thoughts/tasks to discard permanently. Helps clients focus on the present and avoid dwelling on past mistakes. Confidence & Setbacks Confidence can collapse after major losses or failures. Strategy: Remind clients of their greatness, review past successes, and rebuild momentum. Consistency and adaptability are key to sustaining success. Play 21 Wellness Academy Founded in memory of Ben Wilson, a top basketball player and Dr. Jones’ best friend. Mission: Support youth athletes, address issues like parent/teacher abuse, and provide mental health resources. Operates as both a nonprofit and for-profit entity. Broader Client Base Works with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-level professionals. Mental clarity and emotional control are critical for success in any field. Health & Balance Encourages regular medical checkups, stress management, and work-life balance. Advocates for self-reward and stepping out of comfort zones while maintaining wellness. Upcoming Projects Book: Chi-Town Blueprints (personal story and mental resilience). Workbook on the Shelving Method for schools, universities, and professionals. Notable Quotes On Mental Health Stigma:“When people talked about mental health, the first thought was negative.” On Focus:“You can’t take the last play to the next play.” On Success:“Mental thinking is a huge part of success.” On Confidence:“Remind yourself of what got you to the point where you were winning.” On Consistency:“You’ve never seen a Brinks truck behind a funeral car—the graveyard is the richest place because people die with million-dollar dreams.” On Purpose:“Walk in your purpose. When you walk in your purpose, there’s no stopping you.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Kurt Jones. Purpose of the Interview The conversation aims to highlight the importance of mental health and wellness, particularly in the Black community, elite sports, and entrepreneurial spaces. It focuses on mental resilience, confidence building, and strategies for handling stress and setbacks, while introducing Dr. Jones’ methodology and his mission through Play 21 Wellness Academy. Key Takeaways Mental Health in the Black Community Historically stigmatized; seen as weakness or negativity. Today, awareness is improving, but significant work remains. Customized Approach Dr. Jones does individualized analysis and treatment plans for athletes and business professionals. Rejects “cookie-cutter” solutions—tailors strategies to personal circumstances. The Shelving Method A mental organization system with four shelves: Immediate Shelf: Urgent tasks within 24 hours. Active Shelf: Important but less urgent tasks. Holding Shelf: Items to revisit later. Elimination Shelf: Thoughts/tasks to discard permanently. Helps clients focus on the present and avoid dwelling on past mistakes. Confidence & Setbacks Confidence can collapse after major losses or failures. Strategy: Remind clients of their greatness, review past successes, and rebuild momentum. Consistency and adaptability are key to sustaining success. Play 21 Wellness Academy Founded in memory of Ben Wilson, a top basketball player and Dr. Jones’ best friend. Mission: Support youth athletes, address issues like parent/teacher abuse, and provide mental health resources. Operates as both a nonprofit and for-profit entity. Broader Client Base Works with elite athletes, entrepreneurs, and high-level professionals. Mental clarity and emotional control are critical for success in any field. Health & Balance Encourages regular medical checkups, stress management, and work-life balance. Advocates for self-reward and stepping out of comfort zones while maintaining wellness. Upcoming Projects Book: Chi-Town Blueprints (personal story and mental resilience). Workbook on the Shelving Method for schools, universities, and professionals. Notable Quotes On Mental Health Stigma:“When people talked about mental health, the first thought was negative.” On Focus:“You can’t take the last play to the next play.” On Success:“Mental thinking is a huge part of success.” On Confidence:“Remind yourself of what got you to the point where you were winning.” On Consistency:“You’ve never seen a Brinks truck behind a funeral car—the graveyard is the richest place because people die with million-dollar dreams.” On Purpose:“Walk in your purpose. When you walk in your purpose, there’s no stopping you.” #SHMS #STRAW #BEST Money Making Conversations Master Class with Rushion McDonald is America's premier entrepreneurship, business leadership, financial literacy, and wealth-building podcast featuring successful entrepreneurs, executives, founders, celebrities, and industry experts sharing actionable insights for professional and financial success. Business Podcast Entrepreneurship Small Business Business Growth Financial Literacy Wealth Building Black Entrepreneurs Minority Business Leadership Executive Leadership Business Funding Marketing Strategies Personal Development Startup Advice Sales Training CEO Interviews Founder Stories Professional Development Economic Empowerment Business Success Networking Brand Building Innovation How to start a business Small business funding Entrepreneur success stories Business leadership podcast Wealth building strategies Black entrepreneur podcast Minority business development Marketing for small businesses Business growth strategies Startup funding opportunities Executive leadership training Financial literacy education Success mindset podcastSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

https://wels2.blob.core.windows.net/daily-devotions/20260831dev.mp3 Listen to Devotion I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. Romans 8:18 No Comparison A diagnosis. An unexpected funeral. The loss of a job. A difficult marriage. Chronic pain. Loneliness. Anxiety. The daily struggle against temptation. The list can go far beyond the 400-word limit for this devotion. The Bible never denies suffering. Nor does it pretend or promise that Christians have an easier life. In fact, sometimes Christians have a more difficult life because they are Christians. That’s what the Bible call the cross—suffering for the sake of our faith. But when you place our crosses alongside the crown that Christ has prepared, there is no comparison. Imagine placing a pebble beside a mountain or a single candle beside the noon-day sun. The pebble is real. The candle gives real light. But beside something infinitely greater, they fade from view. So, too, the glory Christ won for us by his death and resurrection is so overwhelming that today’s suffering cannot be compared to tomorrow’s joy. That doesn’t mean our pain doesn’t matter. It mattered enough that Jesus entered it himself. He carried the greatest cross ever borne—the weight of the world’s sin, the Father’s judgment, and death itself. At Calvary, our Savior wore a crown of thorns so that one day we would wear the crown of life. Because Christ carried the cross first, your crosses are never signs that God has abandoned you. They are reminders that you are following the Savior who walked this road before you. More than that, they assure you that suffering is never the final chapter of your story. The day is coming when tears will be wiped away, and sin will trouble you no more. Your body will be raised in glory, and you will stand forever in the presence of the One who redeemed you. Until then, fix your eyes not on the weight of today’s cross but on the certainty of tomorrow’s crown. Prayer: Lord Jesus, when the crosses of this life seem too heavy to bear, lift my eyes to the glory you have prepared for me. Remind me that you carried the greatest cross so that I might receive the crown of life. Strengthen my faith to endure with hope until the day I see you face to face. In your holy name I pray. Amen. Daily Devotions is brought to you by WELS. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. All Scripture quotations, unless otherwise indicated, are taken from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV®. Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. ™ Used by permission of Zondervan. All rights reserved worldwide.

In this episode Gina offers listeners a series of questions they can ask themselves and suggestions they can implement during their experience of the discomfort associated with anxiety and panic.Turning to face the discomfort we are presented with during high anxiety moments can offer us the opportunity we are seeking to overcome the discomfort.Questions to ask oneself:What if there were more beyond that?What if distracting was keeping us in the loop and holding us back from the joy in life?What if chasing the desire to make the discomfort stop is actually keeping the pain and discomfort alive?What if the joy was in going through vs giving in to distraction and running away from discomfort?What if what we are looking for is in the opening of moving through the discomfort of what we think should be different than it is?Suggestions to implement:1.Slow down2.Get to neutral and be curious about the situation (take the personalization out of it ...look at it as if you were a researcher without an agenda)3.Remind yourself why you want to get to the other side of this situation and that it is joy that is found from going through the urge to fight flee or freeze when it is discomfort that you are dealing with not true danger.Stillpoint Fridays is my once-a-week Friday note — a slower, more personal reflection that's different from what I share on the podcast.If you'd like a quiet place to land as the week winds down, you can join here: http://eepurl.com/bR2F9P or on our website anxietycoachespodcast.com and sign up for the newsletter.Please visit our Sponsor Page to find all the links and codes for our awesome sponsors! https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.com/sponsors/Website https://www.theanxietycoachespodcast.comJoin our community Group Coaching Join our Group Coaching Full or Mini Membership Program1:1 Coaching Learn more about our One-on-One CoachingIf you prefer to listen AD-FREE, try our Supercast premium access membership:Learn more about anxiety What is anxiety?Free Guided Meditation for Calming Your Anxious Mind 10-Minute Body-Scan Meditation for AnxietyQuote:A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. -Franklin D. RooseveltChapters0:28 Joy Beyond Discomfort2:58 Discomfort Isn't Dangerous5:50 Breaking the Anxiety Cycle9:58 Growth Through Grief12:26 Three Ways to Stay Aware16:46 Reflection Questions for HealingSummaryIn this episode, we reflect on reaching episode 400 and nearing 4 million downloads, and we thank listeners for sharing the show and sending feedback. We also note that people do not need a diagnosis to benefit from the discussion, since we all experience stress and discomfort in life.We focus on the idea of finding joy beyond discomfort. We repeat that discomfort is not dangerous, and we discuss the importance of letting that understanding move beyond logic and into the body. We explore the idea that distraction can keep us stuck in anxiety cycles, while going through the feeling can lead to freedom, peace, and joy.We distinguish between smaller fears that are easier to avoid and larger life events that cannot be avoided, such as loss, accident, or ending. We suggest experimenting with the smaller situations by choosing the opposite of the usual avoidance response and approaching them with curiosity and a sense of adventure.We then offer three practical suggestions: slow down, get to neutral and stay curious, and remind ourselves why we want to move through the situation. We emphasize noticing when we have gone back to old patterns without judgment, resetting, and trying again.We close by returning to the main questions about what lies beyond discomfort and how moving through it can open the way to what we are looking for.#Anxiety #AnxietyRelief #PanicAttacks #MentalHealth #EmotionalWellness #FindingJoy #Discomfort #CopingMechanisms #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #Mindfulness #JournalPrompts #SelfCare #StressManagement #Vulnerability #OvercomingFear #MindsetShift #HealingJourney #SelfAwareness #Resilience #Podcast #AnxietyCoachesPodcast #Episode400 #Milestone #4MillionDownloads #Gratitude #CommunitySupport #Awareness #Presence #Acceptance #FeelYourFeelings #EmotionalRegulation #InnerStrength #PersonalTransformation #MentalClarity #SlowDown #BeCurious #NonJudgment #EmotionalFreedom #LifeLessons #Quotes #FranklinDRoosevelt #Aloha #Peace #WellBeing #MentalHealthAwareness #StressRelief #SelfReflection #Journaling #SelfDiscovery #GinaRyanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if receiving love and support feels almost as uncomfortable as the pain you're already carrying? In this deeply compassionate coaching session, Christine works with Maryam, an Iranian woman living in Norway who is struggling with grief, fear, and guilt as she witnesses tremendous suffering in her homeland while her family remains in Iran. At the same time, Maryam has built a beautiful life with a loving husband who consistently shows up for her. He listens, comforts her, walks with her, and gives her space to grieve. Yet instead of simply receiving his support, Maryam often finds herself apologizing for needing it. Underneath that guilt is a powerful question: If people I love are suffering, is it okay for me to feel safe, supported, and loved? Christine helps Maryam explore how trauma can condition the nervous system to expect chaos and suffering—making safety and love feel unfamiliar when they finally arrive. Sometimes, without realizing it, we may even add guilt to positive experiences as a way of recalibrating back toward what feels familiar. Together, they explore collective grief, survivor's guilt, highly sensitive nervous systems, receiving in relationships, and the difference between compassionately witnessing suffering and believing you must suffer alongside someone in order to love them. If you've ever felt guilty for having something another person doesn't, struggled to receive help without apologizing, or believed that your own happiness somehow minimizes someone else's pain, this conversation offers a powerful invitation to choose differently. Press play to discover why your suffering doesn't relieve someone else's—and how allowing yourself to receive love may actually give you greater capacity to offer love in return. Consider / Ask Yourself Do you feel guilty receiving support when other people are struggling? Is it easier for you to care for others than to allow someone to care for you? Do you unconsciously believe that suffering alongside someone proves how much you love them? When something good enters your life, do you find yourself waiting for something bad to happen or creating additional worry? Can you allow yourself to experience safety and love even when suffering exists elsewhere? Key Insights and A-Ha's Compassion for another person's suffering doesn't require adding unnecessary suffering to your own life. Trauma can orient the nervous system toward chaos, making love, safety, and support feel unfamiliar. Guilt can become a way of limiting how much goodness we're willing to receive. Receiving support doesn't make you less compassionate, committed, or connected to the people you care about. Rejecting support can also prevent someone you love from experiencing the gift and purpose of supporting you. Your suffering does not automatically lessen someone else's suffering. Receiving love can expand your capacity to give love. Sometimes healing means allowing your nervous system to recalibrate to safety instead of continually tethering itself to pain. How to Deepen the Work When you notice yourself apologizing for needing support, try replacing "I'm sorry" with "Thank you," "I love you," or "I'm grateful you're here with me." Notice what happens in your body when someone offers you love, comfort, or support without asking for anything in return. Remind yourself that it is safe to receive—even when other parts of your life or the world feel uncertain. Ask yourself whether your suffering is actually helping the situation you're concerned about. Give yourself permission to step away from collective pain at times and return to the reality of your own present moment. Practice receiving support without immediately feeling obligated to reciprocate it. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Featured Sponsor: Peluva Barefoot Shoes Christine shares more about Peluva, a five-toe minimalist shoe featuring five-toe articulation, which gives each toe its own space and supports more natural movement while walking or running. Use code CHRISTINE for 10% off your first pair. Shop Peluva through Christine's link Social Media + Resources Christine Hassler — Take a Coaching Assessment Christine Hassler Podcasts including Coaches Corner Expectation Hangover by Christine Hassler Facebook — Christine Hassler Instagram — @ChristineHassler Instagram — @SacredUnionCouples Apply to be coached on the show: christinehassler.com/waitlist Courses, retreats, and more resources: christinehassler.com

As we get ready to ship one kid off to university we felt it was a great time to bring back this repeat episode!We have been touring universites and wow - these kids are putting so much pressure on themselves to figure it all out. Our advice is start early. Exploring options sooner helps to take the weight off and make the decision process simpler in Grade 12/seniour year. Remind kids that their first choice might not be their forever choice. With the right guidance, they can always change direction. Sometimes just knowing it's not forever makes the whole journey so much easier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.