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As a working Christian mom, it can feel like everything needs your attention right now. The email. The text. The deadline. Your kids. Your house. Your responsibilities. But just because something is demanding your attention doesn't mean it actually deserves your attention. In this episode of the Faith Led Working Moms Podcast, we're talking about what happens when everything starts to feel urgent and how to recognize what actually matters. Because when we're constantly responding to whatever is loudest, we can become so distracted that we miss the things God has actually placed in front of us. We'll look at the story of Nehemiah and how he recognized that he couldn't step away from the work God had given him simply because someone else was demanding his attention. And there's a spiritual lesson here, too. Not every distraction is the enemy, but Scripture reminds us that we do have an enemy who wants to pull our attention away from God and what He has called us to do. Sometimes distraction doesn't look dramatic. Sometimes it simply looks like being so busy, scattered, and reactive that we lose sight of what matters most. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Recognize the difference between what is urgent and what is actually important Notice when you're allowing the loudest demand to determine where your attention goes Think differently about distraction from a biblical perspective Give yourself permission to let some things wait Ask a simple question that can help you make wiser decisions with your time and attention The question to take with you: What actually matters here? You don't have unlimited time, energy, or attention. You don't have to give everything the same amount of yourself. Sometimes faithfulness means responding immediately. And sometimes faithfulness means letting the loud thing stay loud while you continue doing what matters.   A reminder for your week: Not everything that demands your attention deserves it. You don't have to let what is loud determine what gets your attention. Continue Growing with Faith Led Ministries If today's episode encouraged you, I'd love to invite you to continue growing with us at FaithLedMinistries.com. There you'll find: Biblical encouragement for everyday life More podcast episodes for overwhelmed Christian working moms Free resources to strengthen your faith Biblical counseling Christian life coaching The Faithfully Balanced course designed to help working Christian moms move from overwhelm to intentional, faith-filled living Our mission is to help you know Christ, apply God's Word, and walk faithfully through every season of life through biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and biblical counseling principles. Email: Lindsay@faithledministries.com Website: www.faithledministries.com Instagram: @faithledworkingmoms Facebook Community: Faith Led Working Moms Community

In Season 14 of Therapy & Theology, we're learning what it means to live aware but not afraid. Together we'll explore topics like spiritual discernment, spiritual warfare, the armor of God, death and dying, heaven and hell, what Scripture says about the unseen realities behind the battles we face, and so much more.You see, there is a seen, physical reality to the things we experience, but then there is also an unseen, spiritual reality coexisting at the same time. While we don't want to ignore the enemy, we also don't want to give him too much credit.This season's episodes will help you:Recognize signs of Satan's deception and spiritual warfare through biblical discernment and wisdom.Process chaos, suffering, addiction, and sin while understanding the role the enemy can play in the midst of it all.Understand and apply the armor of God to the daily battles you face.Get honest about your doubts instead of ignoring them or allowing them to take root.Discover what the Bible really says about death, heaven, and hell.Plus, Therapy & Theology is linking arms with First 5 for a special crossover experience centered on a brand-new Bible study, Between Heaven and Here: Biblical Answers About the Spiritual Battle You're Facing. So get your copy of the Bible study, and subscribe to the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube Channel so you're notified as soon as Episode 1 drops!Links and resources we mention in this season:We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. When someone you care about is hurting, it's not always easy to know what to say or how to help. The fully online Caring for People God's Way Biblical Counseling Certificate Program, presented by the American Association of Christian Counselors and Light University, can help you feel more equipped to navigate those conversations with compassion and biblical Truth. And because you're part of the Therapy & Theology community, you can access the complete program for just $99 with a special scholarship. Visit LightUniversity.com/Proverbs31 to learn more.Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. You can learn more by visiting Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31 today.Click here for all Therapy & Theology links and resources.Click here to download a copy of the episode transcript.

Some people light up when they find a difficult electrical problem. Others want a wrench in their hand or take real satisfaction in a beautifully planned installation. Those differences can shape how we learn, what frustrates us, and where we find satisfaction in HVAC work. Bryan and Bert explore three overlapping tendencies in the trades: the technician, the mechanic, and the craftsman. In their framework, technicians gravitate toward diagnosing problems and understanding hidden causes. Mechanics engage with the physical work of repairing and assembling equipment. Craftsmen bring careful preparation, spatial planning, and pride in the finished result. Most people have some of each, and experience can build skills across all three. The conversation also covers comfort with chaos and Bryan's distinction between moralizers, who feel a strong pull toward how things should be, and normalizers, who work readily with conditions as they are. Both approaches have strengths and blind spots, especially when a job needs a mix of planning, troubleshooting, and execution. For owners, trainers, and field leaders, the practical question is how to recognize what energizes a person and give them opportunities to use it. Bryan and Bert discuss apprentice training, promotions that move people away from work they enjoy, and the value of building crews with complementary strengths. They close with mentorship and gratitude for the people whose abilities make our own work possible. Key Takeaways Observe apprentices across different tasks. Troubleshooting, assembling a training board, and hands-on installation can reveal different interests. Notice the questions people ask, the work they stay absorbed in, and the details they care about. Separate ability from inclination. A person can develop a skill and still find that work draining. Talk about what brings energy and satisfaction before assuming the next promotion is the right fit. Pay attention to frustration. Uncertainty, interrupted preparation, repetitive work, and physical challenges affect people differently. Use those patterns to start better conversations about training, support, and job assignments. Build complementary teams. A crew benefits from people who can diagnose, people who readily tackle the physical work, and people who plan and execute careful details. Recognize the contribution each person makes. Value mechanical skill alongside technical knowledge. Bryan makes the case that the willingness and ability to get physical work done deserve more recognition as information becomes easier to access. Make room for mentorship. Experienced tradespeople can multiply their impact by helping others develop similar strengths, even as the physical demands of daily fieldwork become harder to sustain. Chapters 00:00 — Three ways to thrive in the trades 10:10 — Chaos tolerance and work preferences 12:45 — Moralizers and normalizers 18:15 — What craftsmen care about 22:15 — Ability, energy, and burnout 24:00 — Recognizing strengths in apprentices 31:20 — The changing value of mechanical skills 39:35 — Building teams with complementary strengths 44:25 — Mentorship and a longer career in the trades 46:05 — Appreciating your strengths and your teammates This episode contains embedded sponsor messages from Refrigeration Technologies, Carrier, NAVAC, Fieldpiece, and the 2027 AHR Expo. Resources HVAC School calculators Submit a podcast question Learn about the GRIT Foundation Purchase your tickets or learn more about the 8th Annual HVACR Training Symposium at https://hvacrschool.com/symposium.

Episode Summary: Today’s episode with Laurie Davies brings a powerful lens to a struggle many of us don’t even realize we have: emotional hoarding. We joke about “emotional baggage,” but most of us are carrying far more than a suitcase—we’re holding closets full of unprocessed feelings like worry, panic, regret, false guilt, anger, or shame. Our guest’s new Moody Publishers release offers a gentle, insightful, biblical pathway to recognize the emotional clutter weighing us down and step into the freedom Christ provides. This is a conversation that will help you name what’s been holding you back and learn how to release it for good. Quotables from the episode: I have a luggage tag that I put on my carry-on bag, and it says, “My emotional baggage won't fit into the overhead bin,” and it always gets a lot of laughs. We talk about that in a light way sometimes. My thesis in the book is that we don't actually have an emotional baggage problem. We're emotional hoarders. I think hoarded hearts are very much like hoarded homes. We can let emotional kind of skyscrapers build in our hearts. Before we know it, we're maneuvering our way around with all this clutter, which actually is a lack of freedom. All these kinds of emotions that God doesn't want us to haul all of these out to the dumpster. But I do think he wants us to look at them, acknowledge them, process them, and see kind of what he's showing us through them. I think any of us who want to put forth that we're 100 percent healed. I mean, we'll all be looking at each other in heaven, 100 percent healed. And until then, aren't we glad for the grace of God and the tenderness of the Holy Spirit? We know these emotions are not good. They don't even feel good. But if we go back to bitterness, I think if we're being honest, sometimes we like the way the grudge feels in our hands. It gives us that little feeling of “I'm not going to let them off the hook.” Galatians 5:1 “It is for freedom that Christ set us free.” So why would we go back to wearing a yoke of slavery? Freedom is of high value to the Lord. It's why he came to set the captives free, to set the prisoners free. When we start to face the things that are keeping us stuck, we'll taste a freedom that we won't want to turn back from. It’s a life changer, and we won't want to go back to the chains we once wore. They just won't fit anymore. Grace fills all those gaps where we wish we would have gone left instead of right. There's no room for shame. There is plenty of room for conviction. And conviction is offered to us as a gift to restore our relationship with God. Scripture References: Psalm 139:23-24 “Search me, God, and know my heart…See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.” Recommended Resources: Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff that Keeps You Stuck by Laurie Davies Free Stress-Response Personality Assessment Sacred Scars: Resting in God’s Promise That Your Past Is Not Wasted by Dr. Michelle Bengtson The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner AWSA 2024 Golden Scroll Christian Living Book of the Year and the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Christian Living and Non-Fiction categories YouVersion 5-Day Devotional Reaching Out To God When Pain Overwhelms Today is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises from God to Start Your Day Off Right by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, AWSA Member of the Year, winner of the AWSA 2023 Inspirational Gift Book of the Year Award, the 2024 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in the Devotional category, the 2023 Christian Literary Awards Reader’s Choice Award in four categories, and the Christian Literary Awards Henri Award for Devotionals YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 1 YouVersion Devotional, Today is Going to be a Good Day version 2 Revive & Thrive Women’s Online Conference Revive & Thrive Summit 2 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 1 Trusting God through Cancer Summit 2 Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the AWSA 2020 Best Christian Living Book First Place, the first place winner for the Best Christian Living Book, the 2020 Carolina Christian Writer’s Conference Contest winner for nonfiction, and winner of the 2021 Christian Literary Award’s Reader’s Choice Award in all four categories for which it was nominated (Non-Fiction Victorious Living, Christian Living Day By Day, Inspirational Breaking Free and Testimonial Justified by Grace categories.) YouVersion Bible Reading Plan for Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Breaking Anxiety’s Grip Free Study Guide Free PDF Resource: How to Fight Fearful/Anxious Thoughts and Win Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor’s Personal Journey Through Depression by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Henri and Reader’s Choice Award Hope Prevails Bible Study by Dr. Michelle Bengtson, winner of the Christian Literary Award Reader’s Choice Award Free Webinar: Help for When You’re Feeling Blue Social Media Links for Host: Connect with Laurie Davies: Website / Instagram For more hope, stay connected with Dr. Bengtson at: Order Book Sacred Scars / Order Book The Hem of His Garment / Order Book Today is Going to be a Good Day / Order Book Breaking Anxiety’s Grip / Order Book Hope Prevails / Website / Blog / Facebook / Twitter (@DrMBengtson) / LinkedIn / Instagram / Pinterest / YouTube / Podcast on Apple Guest: Laurie Davies is a writer, national speaker, and lay counselor who helps women deal with their “emotional accumulation,” letting go of things like regret, grudges, false guilt, and shame. Her debut book, Emotional Hoarding: Letting Go of the Stuff That Keeps You Stuck, released with Moody Publishers in March 2026. Laurie’s writing has been featured in Guideposts and the Proverbs 31 First 5 app, and she also serves as lead editor on Shaunti Feldhahn’s Atlanta-based ministry staff. Laurie lives in the Phoenix area with her husband of 30 years. Their adult son lives nearby. Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Ashton Bengtson Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Charlene Quint survived 21 years of an abusive and toxic marriage. Today she is a family law attorney and the author of the award-winning book, Overcoming the Narcissist, Sociopath, Psychopath, and Other Domestic Abusers: The Comprehensive Handbook to Recognize, Remove and Recover From Abuse. Charlene shares critical advice about the healing process that comes in the wake of escaping an abusive situation. 100 percent of women in abusive relationships, she says, suffer from PTSD, and the healing cannot begin until they are in a safe place and free from the abuse. Importantly, women must address the lies that they have been taught to believe and replace those lies with truth. Charlene also shares how God helped her find peace, wholeness, and restoration after leaving her abusive marriage, and how others can do the same! TAKEAWAYS Abusers will take the time to get to know you so they can hook you emotionally Choose someone who will be a strong, equal partner in life - do not marry a “project” or a “charity case” Think of yourself as a queen who deserves to have a king to rule alongside her - an equal Healing starts when you leave the abuse behind

You reached the summit. The prestigious firm, the niche you built, the reputation you earned. So why does it feel like the success you fought for is the very thing keeping you stuck? If you've ever quietly wondered whether the path that looked perfect from the outside still fits who you are, this conversation is for you.Gary sits down with international attorney Joe Prencipe, who trained inside elite firms like Freshfields and Baker McKenzie before walking away to build his own practice. Joe shares the surprising moment he felt "retired" at the top of his career, and what it really takes to trade prestige for alignment. Along the way, he unpacks the business-minded mindset most lawyers were never taught, how AI is reshaping client expectations right now, and the concrete steps that make a law firm valuable, sellable, and free.Key takeaways:Recognize when your own expertise is quietly working against you, keeping you conditioned to a life you never chose.Deliver business-minded counsel, not just legal answers, by weighing dollars, risk, and practical outcomes alongside the merits.Position your firm to be "sell-ready" always with clean books, long-term staff contracts, low client concentration, and a data-driven pipeline.Understand how AI is separating sophisticated clients who value expert judgment from those who will keep getting worse advice.Stop treating yourself as the product, and start building systems so your firm can run without you carving every piece by hand.Reclaim the time and stillness to step back and realign your work with your family, your values, and your purpose.If this episode stirred something in you, subscribe so you never miss a conversation, and leave a review to help another lawyer find the show. When you're ready to explore what breaking free could look like for you, come find Gary at garymiles.net.TIMESTAMPS[00:00] — Successful but not free[02:07] — Feeling retired at the top[06:56] — When big law disconnects[09:31] — Starting his own firm[11:44] — Business advice, not legal answers[20:01] — Making your firm sell-ready[25:38] — How AI reshapes client expectations[30:25] — The freedom gap for lawyers[35:08] — One thing to start tomorrowGUEST BIOJoe Prencipe is a top-ranked international attorney and Managing Partner of Prencipe International, where he advises business owners and high-net-worth clients on M&A, litigation, and high-stakes transactions. He gives operators the elite legal firepower that big firms reserve for the Fortune 500, without the inflated cost or inefficiency. Trained at Freshfields and Baker McKenzie, and former legal counsel at Branson and Musk's Virgin Hyperloop One, Joe has also built and sold two technology companies and holds multiple patents. Fluent in Japanese and a dedicated martial arts practitioner, he brings the rare perspective of someone who has sat in both the lawyer's chair and the operator's seat.You can find The Free Lawyer Assessment here- https://www.garymiles.net/the-free-lawyer-assessmentWould you like to learn what it looks like to become a truly Free Lawyer? You can schedule a complimentary call here: https://calendly.com/garymiles-successcoach/one-one-discovery-callWould you like to learn more about Breaking Free or order your copy? https://www.garymiles.net/break-freeAccess this free tool to identify your productivity time drains and move to purposeful strategy- https://upbeat-trailblazer-9238.kit.com/7c3c667ff1Check out the Elite Lawyer's Productivity System  https://www.garymiles.net/productivity

The science of scarcity is in, and your scarcity mindset is costing you a whole lot more than a bad mood. Researchers measured exactly what it takes from your mental bandwidth, and that number is going to make you look at every bad decision you've ever made differently. The email you missed. The call you never returned. The thing you said no to that could have been your big break. And every time, you took it as proof that something was wrong with you.Nothing is wrong with you. What you've been calling a bad money mindset is your mind locked in the tunnel, doing exactly what it was built to do in an emergency, while you pay a tax on your attention without ever seeing the bill. I'm walking you through the research and the real story behind the two wolves parable, including the part almost nobody knows. Then I'm handing you what to do on a random Tuesday at 3:00 PM when that scary notification comes in.Episode Takeaways:Discover what one imaginary car repair did to people's test scores in a New Jersey shopping mall.See why sugarcane farmers in India got sharper in a matter of weeks with the exact same brains.Recognize tunneling as your brain trying to protect you instead of punish you.Uncover where the two wolves parable actually comes from and why the truth makes the lesson hit harder.Practice a three-step nervous system regulation reset for the moment your chest gets tight over money, time, or love.Scarcity was never proof of who you are. Once you stop letting the bill be the only thing you see, your mind gets its room back, and you start catching the doors that were right in front of you the whole time. This is where manifestation and the law of attraction stop being a pretty quote and become something you practice daily. What you focus on, you will find. Feed the wolf that believes there's enough; keep feeding it for 30 days, and an abundance mindset becomes the way your brain actually runs.Research Mentioned:Mani, Mullainathan, Shafir and Zhao, "Poverty Impedes Cognitive Function," Science, 2013Join Solid Ground: My 30-day coaching program for anyone tired of living in the tunnel. It takes about 25 minutes a day, includes a one-on-one session with me on day 21, and comes with 30 days inside Manifesting Miracles Academy. I only open 20 spots each quarter: https://manifestingmiracles.thinkific.com/products/courses/solidgroundIf this episode resonated, the first 14 days inside the Manifesting Miracles Academy are completely free — link below.✨ MANIFESTING MIRACLES ACADEMY  ✨ Your first 14 days are completely free.Join now: https://manifestingmiracles.thinkific.com/pages/memberships 

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This week on Soul Sessions, Amanda Rieger Green maps out the energetic terrain of October — a month she describes as a curious and wild ride. She opens with an oracle card pull, "Relax the Hold of Darkness and Be at Cause," setting the tone for a month that asks for courage, trust, and a loving, courageous heart leading the way. Amanda breaks down the astrology at play: Venus retrograde in Scorpio backing into Libra, Pluto stationing direct in Aquarius after months of internal transformation, Mercury retrograde arriving late in the month, plus a Libra new moon and Taurus full moon. Numerologically, we're in an 11/2 master month — an energy of relationships, sensitivity, and higher connection. Amanda walks through three major themes to navigate this month: energetic permeability and overwhelm, relational mirroring (what your relationships are reflecting back to you), and the deeper biological mutations many people are feeling as consciousness accelerates. Practical tools included: how to tell if overwhelm is "yours," a simple physical reset for anxiety, and why prayer and intention can be some of the most powerful things you do this month. Additional Resources: The Sacred Rebels Oracle Deck: https://www.alanafairchild.com/oracle-deck/the-sacred-rebels-oracle-new-edition/ Master Number 11: How to Recognize & Utilize Its Powerful Energy https://youtu.be/UgMcbm3Vb8U Host: Amanda Rieger Green Subscribe to Amanda's YouTube HERE! Follow Amanda on Instagram: @soulpathology Check out Amanda's Website: SoulPathology.com Send Amanda an Email: Podcast@soulsessions.meFollow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulpathology/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evolutionists often claim that evolution can produce living things that look as if they are designed. This is their way of answering arguments that things that look designed don't need a Designer. In January of 2000, however, a paleontologist and an astronomer teamed up to publish a book that says that conditions on earth are unique - there is probably no other life like us in the universe. (We do need to keep in mind, however, that they write from an evolutionary perspective.)Scientists Peter D. Ward and Donald C. Brownlee concluded that conditions could exist elsewhere in the universe that could support microbes. But there may be nowhere else in the universe that life above that level might exist. First, we can rule out life near the centers of galaxies because lethal levels of several types of radiation exist there. The scientists conclude that the earth is perfectly placed for intelligent life. Our moon is just the right size to control our climate, tilt and tides. The planet Jupiter acts as a giant shield to protect us from meteors and asteroids, and it, like the earth, has an orbit that does not threaten other planets. Our sun is a heavy-element star with a rare elliptical orbit. And earth's atmosphere has a carefully balanced mix of elements with just enough carbon to support life.Biological evolution cannot explain these delicate and unusual designs, but the designs can easily be accounted for if they came from the hand of an all-wise, all-knowing Creator.Isaiah 45:12“I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.”Prayer: In wonder and awe, I praise You, dear Father, for Your creation. Amen.REF.: World, "Custom-made Earth: OK, but who made it?" To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29?v=20251111

What if growing in your career doesn't require choosing between ambition and humility? In this special BOLDLY Breakout Spotlight episode of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa Harrison sits down with Ellie Nieves, a leadership coach, public policy professional, and author of The Career Playbook for Christian Women, for a practical conversation about pursuing professional growth while remaining grounded in faith. Ellie shares that becoming a Christian didn't make her ambition disappear. Instead, it invited her to examine what was driving it. As she explains, "He wasn't calling me to be less ambitious, he was asking me to filter my ambition through my faith." That shift helped her see career growth as an opportunity to use her gifts, serve others, and glorify God. For the woman considering a bigger role or a new opportunity, Ellie offers encouragement: you don't have to know everything before taking a step forward. Recognize the experience you already bring and trust your ability to learn. She also explores how remembering God's purpose for your presence in the workplace can help you respond to feelings of inadequacy. The conversation becomes personal as Ellie recalls a season when she and her husband were both laid off shortly after moving into a new home. While the uncertainty was real, that season also strengthened their marriage and gave her the vision to launch her coaching business. She encourages women navigating setbacks to make room for grief, reflection, and prayer—and to ask God what He would have them do next. Ellie also challenges the assumption that excellent work will always speak for itself. Communicating your contributions can be done with humility. She shares a simple practice: keep a record of accomplishments and positive feedback so you can clearly explain both your work and its impact. Together, Melissa and Ellie explore how influence develops through credibility, meaningful relationships, and an understanding of how an organization works. Ellie explains the difference between mentors who offer guidance and sponsors who advocate for opportunities—and why following through on advice helps build trust. This conversation is about becoming more intentional in your career: bringing your ambitions before God, recognizing the value you contribute, and taking your next step with faith and confidence. In this episode, we get into: Bring your ambition before God. Examine your motives and pursue growth from a place of purpose. Communicate your value with humility. Keep track of your accomplishments and share the impact of your work. Influence grows through relationships and credibility. Build meaningful connections, seek guidance, and follow through. Ellie also shares how community has supported her through the responsibilities of work, leadership, and caring for an aging parent. Through 4word's Executive Women's Forum in San Diego and the DC executive cohort, she has found space to rest, receive encouragement, and connect with women navigating similar experiences. For the woman who feels stuck, Ellie recommends beginning with quiet reflection: sit with your Bible and a journal, invite God into the process, and ask what one step you can take. Her encouragement is clear: "She doesn't have to sit on the sidelines of her own career." 4word is excited to welcome Ellie to BOLDLY this October in Dallas, where her breakout session will explore building influence and navigating workplace dynamics from a godly perspective. Learn more about BOLDLY at 4wordwomen.org/boldly/. About Ellie Nieves Ellie Nieves is a leadership coach, speaker, public policy professional, and author of The Career Playbook for Christian Women. She helps Christian women develop confidence, build influence, and pursue career growth while remaining grounded in their faith. Ellie is part of 4word's DC executive cohort and attended the 2026 Executive Women's Forum in San Diego. Learn more about Ellie and her book at ellienieves.com. Explore her work with Christian career women at christiancareerwomen.com.     About Melissa Harrison Melissa Harrison is a journalist, nonprofit leader, and President & CEO of 4word. She is passionate about helping women integrate faith, leadership, and purpose in the workplace. As host of the Moving Forward Podcast, Melissa brings a storyteller's perspective to honest conversations about work, calling, growth, and the courage to keep moving forward.   Learn more about Melissa: melissaharrison.net Follow Melissa on LinkedIn and Instagram   About 4word 4word is a global community for Christian women in the workplace, helping women grow in their faith, thrive in their work, and become the women and leaders God created them to be.   Find out more about 4word: https://4wordwomen.org/ Follow 4word on LinkedIn and Instagram

EPISODE PREMISEAI is changing the workforce. Veterans can fear the change—or learn how to put it to work.AI doesn't have to replace your experience—it can extend what you already know.Ted Adair and Kris Saling break down how AI Mission Ready helps veterans, military spouses, and caregivers move beyond AI hype and build practical tools for real problems. The bigger conversation goes deeper than technology: identity after service, rebuilding structure, finding purpose, and preparing yourself for a workforce changing faster than traditional transition programs can keep up.In this episode, you'll discover:• Learn why Kris says AI takes over tasks—not jobs—and why your experience and domain knowledge still matter when evaluating what AI produces.• See how an 82nd Airborne veteran built an AI agent to triage community emails, prioritize issues, and turn hours of administrative work into roughly 15 minutes a day.• Recognize why trying to copy and paste the entire military ecosystem into your first civilian job can leave you struggling with identity, structure, community, and purpose.• Understand the AI Mission Ready model: practical training, live coaching, small "fire teams," and a requirement to finish with a functional asset—not just another certificate.About Ted Adair & Kris SalingTed Adair is a fourth-generation Army combat veteran and former field artillery officer who completed two deployments, including a 14-month combat tour in Iraq. After two decades in federal consulting and growth strategy, he founded Oath & Oak to help veterans, military spouses, and caregivers build economic agency in an AI-enabled world.Kris Saling is a people analytics and talent management expert, Director of Workforce Transformation at IBR, author of Data-Driven Talent Management, and founder of the Navigator Foundation. Her experience at the intersection of workforce transformation, data, technology, and people brings an important perspective to understanding what AI can—and cannot—do.

Learn how arrogance, ignorance, and impulsiveness give Satan an advantage.Believers can give Satan an advantage without realizing it. Failure to learn Bible doctrine, understand sin and evil, recognize arrogance, or exercise discernment can produce confusion, controversy, and decisions that misrepresent God. The Christian life requires humility, integrity, knowledge, discernment, and the ministry of the Holy Spirit to apply God's Word correctly.Key Takeaways:• Learn how ignorance of Bible doctrine can weaken your spiritual life.• Understand the difference between sin and Satan's system of evil.• Recognize how arrogance leads to self-justification, self-deception, and self-destruction.• Learn why impulsive decisions and lack of discernment can give Satan an advantage.• Understand the importance of converting biblical knowledge into usable doctrine through the ministry of the Holy Spirit.⬇⁠Download Transcript⁠: https://rhem.pub/1101-transcriptPublications⁠Request Understanding Your Soul, a free publication from Rick Hughes Evangelistic Ministries that explains the principles taught in this episode. https://rhem.pub/request-publications⁠Audiobooks⁠ Listen to the book on the website: https://rhem.pub/audiobooks

We're all living inside stories. The strange thing is, most of the time we don't know they're stories.“You do you.” “Follow your heart.” “Live free.” “Truth is relative.” They can feel less like cultural assumptions and more like oxygen—simply the way things are. In this conversation, Stephanie sits down with Michael Keller, senior pastor of Redeemer Lincoln Square in New York City and son of the late Tim Keller, to ask what happens when we begin noticing the water we're swimming in. They discuss the book Tim Keller co-authored with Michael before passing.Michael and his father began working together on a book exploring these cultural narratives before Tim's death in 2023. What emerged became something more personal for Michael than he expected. They talk about identity that is received rather than achieved, why our culture's vision of freedom may leave us lonelier rather than freer, and what happens when love slowly becomes synonymous with affirmation.And then the conversation gets tender. Michael shares what it meant to work among his father's words after losing the man himself, and what he discovered about grief, fatherhood, and finding in Christ what death seems to have taken away. Stephanie and Michael come at that question from very different experiences with their earthly fathers, yet somehow arrive in the same place: Jesus.They also explore Tim Keller's much-discussed approach to culture, which some have labeled as "third way-ism." Michael explains why “affirm, critique, redirect” isn't an attempt to find a comfortable middle between opposing sides. The gospel stands somewhere else altogether, exposing what is broken while recognizing echoes of goodness and redirecting our longings toward Christ.So perhaps the question isn't simply whether we believe the gospel. What stories are we actually living as though they were true?MORE ABOUT DR. TIM KELLERTimothy J. Keller (1950–2023) was the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, cofounder of Redeemer City to City, and the author of numerous books, including The Reason for God, The Prodigal God, and The Meaning of Marriage. His thirty-one books have sold over six million copies and have been translated into twenty-nine languages.MORE ABOUT DR. MICHAEL KELLERDr. Michael Keller is the senior pastor of Redeemer Lincoln Square in New York City, a church he planted with his wife, Sara, in 2017. He grew up in New York as the son of the late pastor, author, and apologist Tim Keller, watching his parents plant Redeemer Presbyterian Church beginning in 1989. Michael earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University and later received an M.Div. and a Th.M. in Apologetics, magna cum laude, from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He also holds a Ph.D. from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, where his work brought computational linguistics into conversation with historical theology. Before planting Redeemer Lincoln Square, Michael served in ministry in London, Queens, and Boston and helped establish an urban Reformed University Fellowship ministry in New York City.MORE ABOUT “THE STORIES WE LIVE BY” by TIM KELLER AND MICHAEL KELLERWe are the stories we believe. But what if our culture's stories are failing us? The Stories We Live By reveals the hidden cultural narratives that shape us and points the way to the life we've been looking for."Do what makes you happy." "Be true to yourself." "Live free." If these slogans promise the good life, why do they so often leave us feeling hollow and empty? Could the very stories our modern world tells us about happiness, freedom, and identity be the source of our growing anxiety and disillusionment?The culmination of a journey Michael Keller began with his father, beloved pastor and bestselling author Timothy Keller, before his passing, The Stories We Live By unmasks the hidden cultural narratives that shape our lives, often without our knowledge. Examining seven dominant narratives of modern culture--concerning identity, power, freedom, morality, truth, happiness, and progress--the authors show how these stories contain elements of truth yet are built on flawed assumptions and internal contradictions that leave us fragile, divided, and unable to cope with the realities of life.The Stories We Live By helps us:Recognize where these stories appear throughout cultureUnderstand why they leave us feeling hollow and unfulfilledDecode the specific ways these stories hijack our decision-making--and learn how to critically evaluate them going forwardUnderstand why the Christian story offers a more satisfying answer to our deepest longingsMake sense of both the beauty and the brokenness of the worldFind a hope that can sustain us through suffering, grounded in a story that is bigger than death itselfFor the skeptic, this book offers a challenge to examine the unproven beliefs that drive our lives. For the Christian, it is an essential tool for recognizing where we have unknowingly absorbed cultural narratives that conflict with our faith. And for everyone, it is an invitation to discover a story that is big enough to make sense of both the beauty and the brokenness of the world--a story of grace that has the power to carry us through life's deepest joys and sorrows.Born from a conversation between a father and son, The Stories We Live By is more than a cultural analysis. It is a guide to finding a truer, more beautiful, and far more satisfying story to live by.Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

Lauren Schulte Wang has had to fight every major ad platform, Meta, Instagram, YouTube, Google, Amazon, just to say the word "period" in an ad, while men's sexual health brands face no such resistance. She's built the #1 selling menstrual discs and cups anyway.Key Takeaways:Knowing the platforms won't give you clear rules. Lauren's team has repeatedly asked ad platforms what their actual content guidelines are for period-related ads, and been told there aren't any, only vague, inconsistent enforcement.Recognize the double standard, and keep building anyway. A competing founder's own investor admitted the industry knows women's health brands face restrictions men's health brands don't, and it hasn't stopped The Flex Co. from becoming the category leader.Don't chase retail before your flywheel is ready. Lauren turned down Target for two years, twice flying out to say "not yet," until DTC marketing, supply chain, and finance were strong enough to support the shelf space.Build AI adoption around personal benefit, not company mandate. Lauren got resistance from team members afraid to admit they weren't using AI, so she reframed it as a career skill for their future, not just a company requirement.Learn to trust your own instinct, not just your team's. Lauren says the moments she regrets most in building The Flex Co. are the ones where she deferred to her team instead of trusting what she already knew.The Flex Co. grew tens of millions of dollars in revenue through DTC alone before entering retail, a deliberate sequencing that let the brand build a cost-effective marketing flywheel and the supply chain and finance infrastructure retail requires, rather than rushing into big-box shelf space it wasn't ready to defend.

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Alison Cook gets honest about something many of us don't realize: we can know all the right things about God, healing, and ourselves—and still have parts of us that don't feel safe, connected, or secure. As a psychologist of religion, licensed therapist, and bestselling author, Alison has spent decades exploring the intersection of psychology, faith, and spiritual formation. But in her new book, The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come Easy, she takes us beyond simply understanding our patterns and into the deeper work of tending to the parts of ourselves that learned to protect, perform, control, or disconnect in order to feel safe. In this episode, we explore the intersection of neuroscience and faith, how early experiences can shape our brains, nervous systems, self-image, and even the way we experience God. We talk about the difference between who we truly are and who we learned to become in order to feel safe, why some of the behaviors we desperately want to "fix" may actually be attempts to protect us, and what happens when our theology says "God loves me" but something inside of us still struggles to let that love land. We also bring this conversation into food and body, perfectionism, self-criticism, and the pressure so many women feel to become a better version of themselves. Alison shares what it means to "Recognize & Return," why receiving love and care can sometimes feel harder than giving it, and how healthy self-trust and trust in God can work together instead of competing with each other. This isn't about finding one more thing about yourself to fix. It's about learning how to stop abandoning the parts of yourself that need your presence—and discovering a deeper kind of security rooted in connection with yourself, with others, and ultimately with God. GUEST: Dr. Alison Cook // @dralisoncookWebsite: www.DrAlisonCook.comPodcast: The Best of You PodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofyoupodcastFREE QUIZ: Uncover the role you learned to play in your familyGet the Book: The Secure Soul: Finding Inner Strength and Connection When Trust Doesn't Come Easy — available now wherever books are sold HOST: Leanne Ellington // StresslessEating.com // @leanneellington // @theteenagerbrain To learn more about Leanne, head over to www.LeanneEllington.com, and to share your thoughts, questions, feedback, or guest suggestions instantly, head on over to www.WhatsGodGotToDoWithIt.com.Follow Leanne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leanneellington/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWhat if you have spiritual helpers around you—and you've been receiving their guidance without realizing it?In this episode of Nourishing the Soul, Dr. Sondra Adler and TNT SpiritWorks explore the fascinating world of angels, spiritual helpers, intuition, and inner guidance.Dr. Adler shares her spiritual perspective that each of us has helpers who support us throughout our journey and help us stay connected to our life purpose. But how do we recognize them? And how do we know when they're trying to get our attention?We explore experiences people often associate with spiritual guidance—from goosebumps, chills, warmth, first impressions, and intuitive knowing to those moments when something inside simply says, “Pay attention.”You'll also hear personal stories about communicating with spiritual helpers and why Dr. Adler believes children may naturally recognize their helpers before adults teach them to dismiss those experiences as imagination.This conversation invites you to explore:Are you listening to everyone else's opinions—or are you making space to hear your own inner guidance?Whether you call them angels, guides, helpers, or spiritual companions, this episode may inspire you to become more aware of the subtle ways you experience guidance in your everyday life.Readings with Dr. Sandra AdlerGet book 1 hereGet book 2 hereGet book 3 hereGet book 4 hereGet book 5 hereGet book 6 hereGet book 7 hereGet book 8 hereReAwaken Silver MembershipReAwaken Gold MembershipUse code TNT20 to get 20% off the membership. Ready to FEEL more FREEDOM within? Access the FREE video series created by The Wayshowers College here!Support the showHi! I'm Teresa. I have created this podcast to support  "unseen" aspects of your life.  You can call this the spiritual side.   The podcast offers interviews of  authors, healers, and thought leaders, for a positive higher spiritual perspective.  Including ourselves!  Our mission is to stimulate your inner wisdom, meaning,  and enthusiasm for your unique  journey.  My husband Tom and I are  also certified Spiritual Educators, and Consultants, who help make spirituality practical.  We work spiritual awareness and sensitivity in all areas of our life for positive living.  Through TNT ( Teresa n' Tom :) SpiritWorks, we can help you  tap into your own Inner Guidance system on a daily basis, create a healthy balance between Thought and Feeling, and discover a stronger connection between you and your personal Spirit Guides through your Inner and Outer communication system: your Four Spiritual Gifts. Unlock ways to make the spiritual part of life practical.  Connect with us at TNT SpiritWorks today!Follow us on:

For parents navigating emotional dysregulation, The Dysregulated Kid offers a simpler way forward: more self-compassion, curiosity, and small moments of change. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge brings her expertise in Regulation First Parenting™ to help families create lasting change.If you're parenting a dysregulated child, you may be carrying guilt, frustration, and the feeling that you should be doing more. The Dysregulated Kid was created to give you a different lens—and help you see that change can begin with one small, calmer moment.What is The Dysregulated Kid really meant to change for parents?The Dysregulated Kid isn't about finishing a book or doing everything perfectly. It's about understanding your child differently and having practical guidance you can return to when you need it.Parents can start with chapter one, flip to a specific section, or simply read what speaks to them in the moment.The goal isn't the finish line. The goal is change.Start small instead of trying to change everything.Use the book when you need support.Focus on understanding your child, not achieving perfect parenting.Remember that people, conversations, and tiny moments change families.How can parents stop feeling guilty about their child's behavior?Many parents are carrying guilt and frustration they were never meant to carry. You love your child. You've been trying. Sometimes what's missing isn't effort—it's the right lens for understanding what is happening.One of the biggest shifts is becoming kinder to yourself. You don't have to know everything or get every moment right. No parent is perfect.Let go of the belief that you should already have all the answers.Recognize how hard you've been trying.Give yourself patience and grace.Remember that understanding comes before change.Real-life example: Instead of ending a difficult day thinking, “Why can't I get this right?” a parent might pause and recognize, “We had one calmer moment today than we did last week.” That is progress.How can I become less reactive when my child is dysregulated?The episode encourages parents to replace immediate reaction with curiosity. Instead of only asking, “How do I stop this behavior?” begin asking, “What is making this so hard for my kid?”That one question can change how you respond. It helps you take the behavior less personally and consider what the nervous system may need.Get curious instead of immediately reacting.Ask what is making the situation difficult.Take away personalization.Look for opportunities to create more calm.

I deleted a sentence the other day because I realized I had gone farther than the records allowed. The sentence fit nicely with the story I was putting together, and based on everything I knew about the family, it even sounded reasonable. But when I looked at it again, I realized I was telling the reader what that person felt when I had no record that actually said it. That is surprisingly easy to do when we write about people who can no longer correct us. We collect enough records to know where an ancestor lived, what kind of work he did, who he married, how many children he had, and perhaps something about the problems the family faced. Then we start connecting those facts into a life story. Somewhere along the way, it can become tempting to explain why someone made a decision or what that person must have been thinking... Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/writing-ancestor-stories/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaway: https://ancestralfindings.com/giveaway

Hello, friend! In this Encouraging Word, we explore Elijah's bold stand against Ahaziah and what his story can teach us about temptation, deception, and the things that can pull our hearts away from God. As we talk about the reality of spiritual warfare, we're reminded to stay alert, trust God's truth, and stand firm in faith with courage and conviction—even when the culture around us pulls us in a different direction.

Jhana gets talked about like a remote mountaintop experience, but Liam McClintock argues it can be trained with a surprisingly human doorway: love. I sit down with Liam, founder of FitMind and author of “FitMind: Four Steps to Lasting Bliss,” to dig into how metta (loving-kindness meditation) can unify the mind, stabilize attention, and reveal the subtle mechanics of craving and the sense of self. If you've ever felt like meditation turns into effort, strain, or self-criticism, this conversation offers a different route. We unpack what jhana means in Liam's tradition and why the term can be controversial in Buddhist circles. Rather than “bearing down” on a tiny target like the breath at the nostrils, Liam describes a softer, open-hearted concentration where joy becomes the fuel. He shares why this approach can be especially effective for Western meditators, how it relates to neuroscience and markers like heart rate variability, and why these altered states of consciousness are not about escapism but insight into suffering and its cessation. Then we get concrete. Liam walks through what metta practice looks like, from sparking the feeling with a memory, to sending kindness to yourself first, to expanding outward until the phrases and images fade and the felt quality of care becomes the anchor. We also break down his Four Rs for distractions, Recognize, Release, Relish, Remain, a simple framework for coming back without tightening your attention or blaming yourself. If you want a practical mindfulness meditation method you can use on the cushion and in daily life, press play, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the practice.BECOME A CERTIFIED MINDFULNESS MEDITATION TEACHER Teach mindfulness with confidence and skill — without self-doubt, fear of judgment, or imposter syndrome. Our internationally accredited certification is for therapists, coaches, yoga teachers, educators, and helping professionals. Accredited by the IMMA and CPD; endorsed by Gabor Maté and Rick Hanson. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/certification/NEW HERE? START FREE Explore 3,000+ free guided meditations, scripts, and worksheets — for your own practice or to share with the people you teach. → https://mindfulnessexercises.com/free-mindfulness-exercises/ENJOYING THE PODCAST? Follow the show in your favorite app and leave a quick rating or review. It takes a moment, and it genuinely helps more teachers and practitioners find these conversations.———————————————————————————ABOUT THE SHOWMindfulness Exercises with Sean Fargo is a practical, grounded mindfulness podcast for people who want meditation to actually help in real life.Hosted by Sean Fargo — a former Buddhist monk, mindfulness teacher, and founder of MindfulnessExercises.com — the show explores how mindfulness can support mental health, emotional regulation, trauma sensitivity, chronic pain, leadership, creativity, and meaningful work.Each episode offers a mix o...

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyTo Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/The Hurry Problem is a 5-week journey to help you slow down and reconnect with God and others. Learn how to replace stress and distraction with rest, rhythm, and intentional living—because life is better with less rush and more presence.In this message, Pastor Rick Long concludes a 5-week series titled "The Hurry Problem" by emphasizing the importance of intentionally creating margin in life to make room for what matters most: God, His purposes, and people. He warns against living a life dictated by the "urgent" and highlights that true flourishing requires slowing down.Key Principles for Making Margin (Using the acronym MARGIN):M - Make God's Presence Your First Priority: (16:32) Cultivate a daily habit of starting with God (23:45) and scheduling uninterrupted time with Him.A - Allow Your Soul to be Renewed: (24:47) Develop weekly rhythms of rest and refuse to view busyness as a status symbol (31:51).R - Resist the Rush for More: (32:27) Recognize that "more" will never satisfy the soul. Pastor Rick shares the story of Stanley Tam (35:32) as an example of living with an open-handed, kingdom-focused mindset.G - Give Generously: (40:34) Understand that all resources belong to God. Generosity is not about capital campaigns but living a lifestyle of contribution over consumption (44:41).I - Invest in What Outlives You: (46:42) Focus on things with eternal value, such as mentoring the next generation (48:43).N - Notice People More Than Your Schedule: (51:02) Hurried people often overlook others. Pastor Rick encourages viewing others with compassion, encouraging them with sincerity, and serving with humility (54:11-55:15).The message concludes by inviting viewers to accept the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ and commit to changing their patterns to live a life of purpose rather than constant chaos.0:00 Introduction and Welcome0:40 The Hurry Problem Series Conclusion2:47 Making Room for What Matters Most4:15 Dictated by the Urgent8:27 The Theory of Margin (Howard McCluskey)13:52 Defining Margin15:15 M - Make God's Presence Your First Priority24:47 A - Allow Your Soul to be Renewed32:27 R - Resist the Rush for More35:32 The Story of Stanley Tam40:34 G - Give Generously46:42 I - Invest in What Outlives You51:02 N - Notice People More Than Your Schedule56:14 Summary and Challenge58:59 Invitation to Salvation

HOST: Michael Fanning, SVP & Co-Owner, Windermere Coaching. Host of the Windermere Coaching Minute podcast.EPISODE SUMMARY:What if your job wasn't closing transactions, but being consistent for 45 weeks a year and taking the other 7 to take care of yourself? Michael breaks down why sprints and crashes quietly cost you the next season, how to build a 70-point minimum week on the Foundational 9 that survives your worst week, and how to keep going mentally on the bad days. The research is clear: a small standard you hit every week beats a heroic one you abandon.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:• Build a minimum week for your worst week, with 70 points as your floor and 100 as your ceiling• Recognize the hidden costs of starting and stopping, including the months-long lag between activity and closings• Use P.I.E. time to put productive and indirect productive work on the calendar first• Plan your 7 recovery weeks as an emergency reserve that keeps your plan alive• Get through bad days with if-then plans, self-compassion, and shrinking the day to one callRESOURCES & RECOMMENDATIONS:Great by Choice — Jim Collins & Morten T. Hansen (the 20-Mile March)The Progress Principle — Teresa Amabile & Steven Kramer"How Are Habits Formed" — Lally et al., European Journal of Social Psychology (2010)Emergency reserves research — Marissa Sharif & Suzanne ShuVacation and well-being research — de Bloom et al. (2010); Speth, Wendsche & Wegge (2024); Grant, Buchanan & Shockley, Journal of Applied Psychology (2025)Implementation intentions meta-analysis — Peter Gollwitzer & Paschal Sheeran (2006)"Self-Compassion Increases Self-Improvement Motivation" — Breines & Chen (2012)Coaching meta-analysis — Theeboom, Beersma & van Vianen (2014)Foundational 9 — Windermere CoachingCONNECT:windermerecoaching.comSubmit a topic: windermerecoaching.com

Feel less hooked by criticism. Get the Criticism Unhook Journal: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/criticism-unhook-journal/ Have you ever received one small critical comment and found yourself explaining or defending yourself before you've even decided whether you agree with it? For highly sensitive people, criticism can quickly become less about what was actually said and more about what someone might now think of you. When your attention shifts toward repairing their impression of you, you lose the space to listen to your own experience and decide what you actually think. Understand what you may really be trying to protect when criticism triggers the urge to explain yourself. Recognize how trying to control someone else's impression of you creates unnecessary stress and keeps you hooked by criticism. Discover how letting go of the need to defend your identity can help you become more open to feedback without treating it as a verdict on who you are.   Press play to discover how to stop treating criticism like something you have to defend yourself against and start responding with greater freedom, openness, and trust in yourself.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

It might sound funny to have an album's first single be titled “Finish Line” but for the band Original 8 (OG8), its starting and ending points have never been determined by anyone other than themselves. Is it a race to place first? Or is it a personal accomplishment that has been stirring one's soul for decades. Only the listener can decide.  “Finish Line”, a track that weaves together rock and Americana canvases, is from OG8's “Recognize” album due October 14 via Beat Farm Music. The album is named after OG8 lead singer Jaime Lynch's personal mantra. It's also par for the course; in OG8's previous 2025-26 releases “W.O.M.A.N” and “Change”, a common thread of self-empowerment and a slight sense of a chip on their shoulder has listeners immediately connected to the band's positive outlook. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Episode 12: Rules, Consequences, and Enforcement—Getting Back to the BasicsDo your children follow the rules—or wait until you get angry enough to mean them? In this episode, Pastor Joseph explains how clear expectations, reasonable consequences, and consistent follow-through work together to build a well-led home.In this episode:Rules: Make expectations specific, age-appropriate, and understandable. Teach your children what completing a responsibility actually looks like.Consequences: Choose proportionate responses that teach accountability, encourage repair, and provide a clear path toward restoring privileges.Enforcement: Replace endless warnings and empty threats with calm, dependable action.Parental accountability: Model respectful behavior, acknowledge mistakes, and honor the commitments you make.Practical application: Follow a chores-before-gaming example to see how all three foundations work together.Scripture discussed:Ephesians 6:1–4 — Children's obedience and parents' responsibility to nurture and instruct.Deuteronomy 6:6–7 — Teaching God's truth through everyday life.Hebrews 12:11 — The lasting purpose of discipline.James 5:12 — Truthful, dependable speech.James 1:19–20 — Listening carefully and controlling anger.This week's challengeChoose three clear household rules and one daily routine to reset. Explain the expectation, teach any needed skills, establish a reasonable consequence, and follow through. Recognize progress and keep your word when it is time to restore a privilege.Remember: Firmness and affection belong together. Correction should happen within a relationship marked by love, patience, and respect.Resources and parent mentoringVisit RaisingLionsFamily.com for parenting resources and information about Christian parent mentoring with Pastor Joseph.Join the conversation: Which is hardest in your home—setting clear rules, choosing reasonable consequences, or following through?Follow Raising Lions with Pastor Joseph for new episodes every Monday morning at 9 Central.Hard now. Ready later.

What makes someone magnetic? Is it confidence, charisma, or something deeper?In this episode of the Fully Powered Era Podcast, Dr. Christina Fontana, PharmD, explores what it really means to be magnetic and why true magnetism begins with being more of yourself.Drawing on her work with nervous system regulation and the Fully Powered™ Framework, Christina shares five practical ways to cultivate authentic confidence, build meaningful connections, and stop giving your power away.You'll discover why slowing down, being fully present, and trusting your own voice can transform the way you show up in your personal life and business. She also unpacks the four Power Leaks™—the Proving Cycle, Approval Trap, Control Loop, and Inner Critic—and explains how these protective patterns can keep you seeking external validation, diminishing yourself, or holding back from being seen.In this episode, Christina shares how to:• Slow down and reconnect with your body.• Give others your full attention and build genuine connections.• Stop apologizing unnecessarily and diminishing your own brilliance.• Recognize and begin plugging the Power Leaks™ that keep you stuck.• Focus on serving others instead of worrying about how you're being perceived.Becoming more magnetic isn't about performing, pleasing everyone, or trying to be someone you're not. It's about feeling safe enough to express who you truly are, embracing your God-given potential, and allowing your authentic brilliance to shine.

Mathematics appears throughout the FE exam, even when the question isn't labeled “mathematics.” This episode reviews the mathematical habits and concepts that support engineering problem solving across multiple disciplines. Rather than memorizing disconnected equations, we'll focus on recognizing mathematical structureThank you for listening to Psychology Celebrity Pulse. This episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care or diagnosis. We do not diagnose public figures or provide individualized clinical advice. If you're struggling with mental health concerns, please reach out to a qualified licensed professional in your area. If you enjoyed today's discussion, please subscribe, rate, and review the show — it helps others discover it. You can also follow us for updates on new episodes. We'll be back soon with more psychological insights on culture and celebrity. Until then, stay curious and take care.”

Purity will never happen by accident. In this episode of Satisfied, Ryan Swanson opens Proverbs 7 and Romans 16 to show why avoiding deliberate sin is not enough when careless choices still put temptation in your path. Take an honest look at your scrolling, your safeguards, and your accountability, and choose to be intentionally pure.Topics DiscussedThe young man in Proverbs 7 who walked near the strange woman's cornerThe difference between lacking discernment and being simple concerning evilWhy innocence and purity cannot be protected by passivityCareless scrolling and allowing algorithms to choose what you seePractical safeguards and accountability before entering a known area of temptationKey TakeawaysNot seeking out temptation does not make careless choices safe.Purity calls for intentional decisions about the paths you take and the media you consume.Recognize the weakness of your flesh and communicate with an accountability partner before revisiting a known danger.Choose concrete safeguards as you seek to be less gratified and more satisfied with Jesus Christ. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Our text today is 2 Peter 2:1-3: But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many will follow their sensuality, and because of them the way of truth will be blasphemed. And in their greed they will exploit you with false words. Their condemnation from long ago is not idle, and their destruction is not asleep. — 2 Peter 2:1-3 False teachers rarely introduce themselves as false teachers. They use familiar words, quote Scripture, speak confidently, and often appear sincere. That is what makes deception dangerous. Peter says false teachers will "secretly bring in destructive heresies." They do not usually reject every Christian belief at once. They quietly introduce falsehood beside the truth until the difference becomes difficult to recognize. They tell half-truths, mixing just enough mud in the water that you don't know the difference right away. But Peter gives us three ways to identify them. First, examine what they teach about Jesus. False teachers ultimately deny the Master who bought them. Their denial may be spoken directly, or it may appear in the way they resist Christ's authority while continuing to use his name. Any teaching that diminishes Jesus, contradicts his Word, or removes the need to submit to him is spiritually destructive. Second, examine the life their teaching produces. Peter says many will follow their sensuality, and the way of truth will be blasphemed because of them. False teaching often gives people permission to pursue what God has forbidden, like homosexuality, gender ideology, or "my body, my choice." It promises grace, freedom, and blessing without the need for repentance, obedience, and surrender. Third, examine how they treat people. Peter says that in their greed, they will exploit others with false words. False teachers do not see people as souls to serve. They see them as opportunities for money, influence, attention, or control. Over the years, I have learned that not every confident teacher holding a Bible in his hands is handling it faithfully. Charisma will attract a crowd, but it will never replace character. A large audience at church does not prove a message is true. A persuasive delivery does not make someone trustworthy. But don't become over-suspicious of every pastor, teacher, or Christian leader. But do not also forfeit discernment. Never evaluate a message by asking, "Did I enjoy it?" Ask better questions. More probing questions, like: Does this agree with Scripture in the greater context? Does this elevate Jesus as Lord? Does this produce holiness in me or just excuse sin? Does this teacher serve people or use them? Remember: a teacher's message may sound impressive, but the fruit will eventually reveal the root. Here are the three things to watch for: Watch the doctrine. Watch the character. Watch the motives. Dangerous lies are dressed up in Christian language. DO THIS: Choose one sermon, video, podcast, or spiritual claim you recently heard and test it against Scripture. Ask three questions: Does it honor Jesus? Does it promote holiness? Does it serve people rather than exploit them? ASK THIS: Why are false teachings often difficult to recognize at first? Which test do you tend to overlook most: doctrine, character, or motives? How can you practice discernment without becoming cynical or suspicious of everyone? PRAY THIS: Jesus, give me discernment to recognize deception, humility to submit to your Word, and courage to reject any teaching that leads me away from you. Amen PLAY THIS: Show Us, Christ.

We live in an age of information overload, where spiritual messages come at us from every direction. But how do you know if the voice you are listening to is actually from God? In this vital message, we explore the essential biblical gift of spiritual discernment and learn how to guard our hearts against deception.   Scripture tells us plainly in 1 John 4:1 not to believe every spirit, but to test them to see whether they are from God. Throughout this teaching, we unpack the reality of the spiritual realm and the authority believers have been given. We look at Matthew 10:1, where Jesus gives His disciples power over unclean spirits, and Ephesians 6:10, which calls us to be strong in the Lord and stand firm in His mighty power.   Deception isn't always obvious. As 2 Corinthians 11:3-4 and 14-15 warn us, the enemy frequently masquerades as an angel of light to twist the simplicity of the gospel. Paul even issues a fierce warning in Galatians 1:8 against accepting any alternative gospel, no matter how convincing the source may seem. To combat this, we must graduate from spiritual infancy. As Hebrews 5:11-14 challenges us, spiritual maturity requires constant training to distinguish good from evil.   If you want to sharpen your spiritual sight, protect your peace, and learn how to firmly align your life with absolute truth, this message is for you.  

Why do so many moms open their closets and not recognize the woman who bought any of it? In this episode, Amy (founder of StyleMethod® and host of The StyleMethod® Podcast) opens up about losing her own "style soul" for two years after becoming a mom, and the two of them dig into why finding your style after kids is really about finding yourself again. You'll hear: How a celebrity stylist lost her style after moving, going virtual, and becoming a mom (and what finally brought her back) The shoulders-back test for knowing if an outfit is right for you Amy's rule for bad days: wear the opposite of how you feel Why there's no such thing as "dressing for your age" Style adjectives: the three-word filter for your closet, your shopping, and your mornings How to build your wardrobe like a house so every version of you has something to wear Amy's story of becoming a solo mom by choice, and why "there still needed to be an Amy" This is for every mom who has opened her closet and not recognized the woman who bought any of it. Mentioned in this episode: Amy's free Style Adjective Quiz: stylemethod.myflodesk.com/styleadjectivequiz Amy's virtual styling services: stylemethodco.com/virtual-styling-services StyleMethod on Instagram: @stylemethodco BossMom community (free): bossmom.com/community BossMom+: bossmom.com/join

The Full Circle Leader offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within.Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose.Subscribe in Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-full-circle-leader/id1468460670Subscribe in Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/4xU1c5ncX5Vuukohwhps34About Andrea ButcherAndrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).Connect with Andreahttps://www.abundantempowerment.com/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/Abundant Empowerment Upcoming Eventshttps://www.abundantempowerment.com/events

Find out your unique sensitivity profile and your current stress levels. Take the HSP Stress Test here: https://trueinnerfreedom.com/hsp-stress-test/ Have you ever felt like someone raising their voice suddenly leaves you with no choice but to argue, give in, or somehow make them feel better? For highly sensitive people, someone else's anger or emotional intensity can quickly become overwhelming. Your attention can shift away from what you think, want, and experience—and toward figuring out how to calm the other person down. But their emotional state doesn't have to determine yours. Recognize when your attention shifts away from yourself so you can respond without automatically fighting, freezing, or complying. Stay grounded in your own perspective while still genuinely listening to what the other person is experiencing. Reduce the overwhelm of emotional pressure by remembering that someone else's intensity doesn't make their perspective more valid—or yours less important.   Play this episode to learn how staying connected to yourself can help you face raised voices and emotional pressure with more choice, less overwhelm, and a stronger sense of inner freedom.   Todd Smith, founder of True Inner Freedom Dreaming of a stress-free, balanced life? Visit https://trueinnerfreedom.com/ and take the HSP Stress Test. Gain clarity on your sensitivity and stress triggers, and book a free 30-minute introductory conversation to explore what's going on for you and see if working together 1:1 might be a fit. Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP) or someone who identifies as hypersensitive or neurodivergent? This podcast is dedicated to helping highly sensitive people (HSPs) navigate overwhelm and stress by using The Work of Byron Katie—a powerful method for questioning stressful thoughts and finding true inner freedom. We dive deep into stress management strategies, coping with stress, and stress relief methods specifically tailored for HSPs. Learn how to manage emotions, especially negative ones, and explore effective stress reduction techniques that go beyond the surface to address the root causes of anxiety and pressure. Whether you're interested in learning how to lower stress, handle stress and pressure, or reduce stress through practical techniques, we provide insights and support based on The Work of Byron Katie. Discover how this transformative approach can help you decrease stress, find inner peace, and create balance in your life. Join us to learn about various coping strategies for stress, all designed to support HSPs in their journey toward emotional well-being.

A lot of leaders brag that they're “self made.” Demond Martin says he's “community built.” He recognizes all the people who helped him move out of a violent environment as a preteen and go on to work at the White House, graduate from Harvard Business School, and become a successful hedge fund manager. Now, as the Cofounder and CEO of the wellness brand WellWithAll, he's trying to do the same for others – putting a portion of profits toward ending health inequity. In this conversation, you'll get an inspiring look at Demond's philosophy of being a “friend of the good” – someone who sees the humanity in other people and builds relationships on respect, not transactions. When you learn how to surround yourself with those people (while striving to be one yourself!), you'll find a whole new level of meaning and purpose in leadership. This episode is for you if: You're wondering if you can scale a business while keeping people at the center You want to either find a mentor – or become one You want to develop more ways to give back through your business You could use a big jolt of inspiration Take your learning further. Get proven leadership advice from these (free!) resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The How Leaders Lead App⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: A vast library of 90-second leadership lessons to stay sharp on the go  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daily Insight Emails⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: One small (but powerful!) leadership principle to focus on each day Whichever you choose, you can be sure you'll get the trusted leadership advice you need to advance your career, develop your team, and grow your business.

Steiny & Guru get into why Kyle Shanahan is moving into historic company for the 49ers this weekend...

Steiny & Guru discuss how you're supposed to handle certain social situations, why Brock Purdy has to wait to be crowned, and how Kyle Shanahan is moving into a historic category.

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Why making a decision and being slightly wrong beats standing still. Caleb explores how the power of imagination directly shapes the trajectory of a business and personal life. Following a trip to Canada, Auman reflects on a conversation about limiting beliefs and how entrepreneurs often subconsciously cap their own potential. He shares personal anecdotes about manifesting his company's design-build facility while admitting that fear sometimes hindered him from dreaming even bigger. The short episode emphasizes that a current business is often the physical manifestation of past thoughts, urging listeners to expand their vision to reach the next level. Key Takeaways: Expand your mental vision beyond your current circumstances because your business and personal life will always be capped by what you dare to imagine. Identify and dismantle limiting beliefs that hold you back from making high-impact investments in your future growth. Recognize that your employees report to work inside the vision you set, meaning your mental clarity directly shapes their daily environment and potential. Make decisive operational decisions early rather than letting fear or perfectionism delay the structural improvements your company needs to operate efficiently. Commit to continuous learning, open-mindedness, and putting your ego aside so you can break through growth plateaus and expand past past successes. Connect with Auman Landscape

"AI makes the answers cheaper, so the good questions and good judgment really become the coin of the realm." - Mason Morgan, Managing Director, Managing Director at CrossCountry Consulting focusing on AI and innovation in S2P Procurement technology has come a long way, but simply adding new technology to existing processes doesn't guarantee better results. As AI becomes a bigger part of the procurement operating model, leaders have to think differently about where technology can create value, which processes are worth preserving and not handing over to AI, and how their teams need to evolve alongside it. In this episode of ProcureTech Insider, Philip Ideson speaks with Mason Morgan, Managing Director at CrossCountry Consulting focusing on AI and innovation in S2P and a judge for the 2027 ProcureTech100, about what separates procurement organizations that realize value from technology from those that struggle to get there. They explore why technology investments need to be considered as part of the broader operating model, how AI is changing the skills procurement needs, and what leaders should prioritize as they plan their next wave of transformation. In this episode, Mason covers how to: -Treat technology investments as operating model changes rather than standalone implementations -Focus AI initiatives on measurable business outcomes and build credibility through early wins -Recognize when an existing process should be redesigned instead of automated -Develop the business acumen and judgment procurement professionals will need in an AI-enabled environment -Create better buying experiences that make the right path the easiest path for stakeholders -Use technology to extend procurement's influence without requiring procurement to own every step of the process Links: Mason Morgan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mason-morgan-94055a7/  Subscribe to the AOP Newsletter: https://resources.artofprocurement.com/art-of-procurement-podcast-subscribe  Subscribe to Art of Procurement on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArtofProcurement   

Scammers don't only hack into a computer to steal from their victims. Increasingly, they're trying to hack the person using it. Jeremy Keil talks with cybersecurity and fraud-prevention expert Robert Siciliano about how modern scams use text messages, artificial intelligence, deepfakes, voice cloning, manufactured urgency, and human psychology to gain trust. Learn practical ways to reduce your vulnerability. Robert's three-step Analyze, Authenticate, Act protocol provides a simple response to suspicious communications, while unique passwords, password managers, two-factor authentication, and updated devices can create additional barriers for criminals. The goal isn't to assume you're too smart to be scammed. It's to build habits that make it harder for a scammer to get through. For disclosures and conflicts visit keilfp.com/disclosures.

You're not too busy. You're just building the wrong thing first. Many high-achieving men don't neglect their families on purpose. They built a structure that's worked…in school, in sports, and in their career. But when life started happening…marriage, kids…responsibilities…they started stacking. They fit everything that matters most on top of the thing that was already there. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. exposes the architecture problem hiding underneath the busyness excuse (because being "busy" is an excuse): The foundation you built your life around was never designed to hold everything you're asking it to hold. This episode is about highlighting a simple truth: Your schedule is the most honest reflection of what you actually value. Not what you say you value. What your calendar actually protects. In this episode, you'll hear: Why most high-achieving men aren't too busy…they're just building the wrong thing first, and the difference between those two diagnoses changes everything How the "stacking" trap works and why the life structure that made you elite as a competitor or young professional doesn't automatically upgrade when you get married or have kids Why the provider identity is one of the most culturally celebrated and quietly dangerous traps a high-capacity man can fall into A biblical principle from Matthew 6:33 that reframes "first things first" from spiritual instruction into a sequencing command for every area of your life A 3-question, 5-minute priority audit that exposes the gap between what you say your priorities are and what your calendar actually protects Why balance is a myth that keeps you managing a broken structure and what to do instead What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Identify what your life is actually built around versus what you say it's built around Recognize when the provider identity has quietly become your core identity Apply a biblical sequencing principle that reorders everything downstream Execute a 3-question priority audit in five minutes or less Rebuild your weekly schedule from the foundation up so you can protect what matters most before the work creeps in KEY QUOTES "You're not too busy. You're building the wrong thing first." - J.R. "Although provision is a function of your love for your family, it's not a substitute for it." - J.R. "Your schedule is the most honest reflection of what you actually value." - J.R. "The men who come up clutch at home aren't the ones who work less. They're the ones who build differently." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode376 Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

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Welcome to Day 2954 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2954– “Marching Orders for True Disciples” – Luke 12:13-34 Putnam Church Message – 09/13/2026 The Good News According to Luke: “The Testimony of a Fool”   Last week, our message was “Marching Orders For True Disciples,” and we learned to Live truthfully.  Fear God reverently.  Confess Christ boldly.  Trust the Spirit completely. Today, we continue with our thirty-eighth message from Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Today's message is: “The Testimony of a Fool.” Our core passage today is Luke 12:13-34, starting on page 1617 of your pew Bibles. The Parable of the Rich Fool 13 Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14 Jesus replied, “Friend, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” 15 Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” 16 And he told them this parable: “The ground of a certain rich man yielded an abundant harvest. 17 He thought to himself, ‘What shall I do? I have no place to store my crops.' 18 “Then he said, ‘This is what I'll do. I will tear down my barns and build bigger ones, and there I will store my surplus grain. 19 And I'll say to myself, “You have plenty of grain laid up for many years. Take life easy; eat, drink and be merry.”' 20 “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?' 21 “This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God.” Do Not Worry 22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear. 23 For life is more than food, and the body more than clothes. 24 Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storeroom or barn; yet God feeds them. And how much more valuable you are than birds! 25 Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life[a]? 26 Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest? 27 “Consider how the wild flowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. 28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you—you of little faith! 29 And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. 30 For the pagan world runs after all such things, and your Father knows that you need them. 31 But seek his kingdom, and these things will be given to you as well. 32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom. 33 Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide purses for yourselves that will not wear out, a treasure in heaven that will never fail, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. 34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Opening Prayer Father, thank You for every good gift You have placed in our hands. Forgive us when we confuse Your gifts with our security, when we measure life by what we own, or when worry convinces us that everything depends on us. Lord Jesus, teach us today to live with eternity in view. Free us from greed, fear, worry, and selfishness. Teach us to seek Your Kingdom first, to hold possessions loosely, and to treasure what cannot be taken away. Holy Spirit, open our hearts to Your Word and give us wisdom to live as faithful stewards of everything You have entrusted to us. In Jesus' name, amen. Introduction: What Matters at the End? Several years ago, Senator Paul Tsongas faced a life-changing diagnosis. / After years in public office, he learned that he had cancer. He chose to leave political life and focus on his health and family. A friend wrote him a letter affirming that decision and included a line that has been repeated many times since: “No man ever said on his deathbed, ‘I wish I had spent more time at the office.'” There is something about coming face-to-face with mortality that rearranges priorities. Suddenly, some things that seemed urgent are not quite so urgent. The meeting can wait. The possession is less impressive. The argument seems smaller. The people we love become more precious. Time becomes more valuable. Eternity becomes more real. Jesus wanted His disciples to learn that perspective before they reached their deathbeds. / He wanted them to understand that life is too important to waste chasing things that cannot last. Last week, in “Marching Orders for True Disciples,” Jesus told His followers not to fear people, not to live hypocritically, |but to confess Him openly, and to trust the Holy Spirit. Today He turns to another set of enemies that can quietly derail discipleship: Greed. / Worry. / Fear. / Selfishness. And all four revolve around one question: Where is your treasure? The title of our message is: “Testimony of a Fool.” And the central truth is this: A person can be rich in possessions and bankrupt toward God—or rich toward God regardless of how much or how little they own.  So, let's explore four truths today that will help us understand why being rich toward God is so important; you can find them on your bulletin insert on the side, under “The Testimony of a Fool.” Truth 1: Life Does Not Consist in What We Possess Luke 12:13–15 The scene begins with a man in the crowd saying: “Teacher, please tell my brother to divide our father's estate with me.” On the surface, that sounds reasonable. / In first-century Jewish society, inheritance law was clearly defined. Deuteronomy 21 said the firstborn son received a double portion, while the remainder was divided among the other sons. Just like lawyers today, Rabbis were often asked to arbitrate disputes. / So this man apparently sees Jesus as a respected teacher who can settle the matter. But Jesus hears something deeper. / He refuses to become merely an estate lawyer and says: “Friend, who made me a judge over you to decide such things as that?” Then Jesus turns to the crowd and says: “Beware! Guard against every kind of greed. Life is not measured by how much you own.” / That is the real issue. Greed Is Hard to Recognize in Ourselves Most sins are easier to identify. We know what lying looks like. We know what stealing looks like. We know what adultery looks like. But greed is sneaky. Nobody wakes up and says: “I think I'll be greedy today.” Greed usually sounds more respectable. “I just want a little security.” “I deserve what is mine.” “If I had a little more, I could relax.” “I'm not asking for too much.” And, conveniently, we usually define greed as having more than what we have. / If someone has twice our income, maybe they are greedy. / If someone owns more property, maybe they are greedy. But Jesus does not define greed by a dollar amount. / He defines it by priority. / A person can have little and still be consumed by possessions.

In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast, What happens when we stop thinking about fundraising as simply asking for money and start thinking about it as relationship building, connection, and philanthropy? In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast, Mallory Erickson talks with Jay E. Davenport, Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations at Penn State University, about building a culture where alumni engagement, fundraising, leadership, and philanthropy are deeply interconnected. Drawing from his 32-year career in higher education, Jay shares how his experience at VCU shaped his philosophy around “base building”, nurturing relationships with people at every level of the fundraising pyramid and creating meaningful opportunities for engagement before a financial gift is ever expected. Jay also shares how he approaches leadership and change management within an institution with deep history and tradition. Rather than abandoning what has worked, he believes in “innovating on behalf of tradition”, and finding ways to improve existing practices while honoring the institution's legacy. A major focus of the conversation is Jay's 1,000-day planning framework, which translates a big organizational vision into clear priorities, responsibilities, and milestones. He explains how this approach gives teams clarity about where they are going, how their individual work contributes to the larger mission, and what needs to happen next. In this episode, you will be able to:  Understand why donor engagement should come before the financial ask. Think beyond major gifts and nurture lifelong relationships across the entire fundraising pyramid. Build more connected and integrated alumni and donor experiences. Lead organizational change while honoring institutional history and tradition. Use a 1,000-day plan to turn a big vision into actionable priorities. Create clarity around roles, responsibilities, and organizational priorities. Develop a culture where the entire team sees itself as part of fundraising. Prioritize relationship building as a leading indicator of fundraising success. Recognize and celebrate your team in ways that are meaningful to them. Shift from asking for money to connecting donor passion with institutional need. Get all the resources from today's episode here.  Support for this show is brought to you by Donor Perfect. Our friends at Donor Perfect really understand fundraising on so many levels. Stay aligned while working online with a seamless and secure payments experience for your donors and your team. Empower donors to give where they are, whenever they like, automate data entry, and process online, monthly, and mobile payments, and accept payments over the phone. Connect with me:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven't already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you're looking to raise more from the right funders, then you'll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point.

In part 3 of the Overcoming Technology mini-series, Dave and Bethlie quickly recap the first three steps (determine if you need to change, educate yourself, recognize the damage) before landing on the three that close out the series: find alternative activities, create tech-free zones, and discuss the changes needed — together, as a family. Technology itself isn't evil — it's a gift from God (1 Timothy 6:17) — but Christians are called to walk circumspectly (Ephesians 5) and redeem the time, which is hard to do when technology is running the show instead of being run by us. Quick recap of steps 1–4 (from Parts 1 & 2): Determine if you need to overcome technology Educate yourself (books, podcasts, research) Recognize the damage it can cause (sleep disruption, social isolation, eye strain, shorter attention spans, addiction, loss of privacy, cyberbullying) Determine the changes needed (individual — time limits, habit changes, removing non-essential apps, silencing notifications) The final three steps: Find alternative activities — Step away on purpose through physical activity, hobbies, and face-to-face interaction. Suggestions: walks after dinner, biking, mountain biking, golf, tennis, painting, crafting, cooking. The point: if parents don't proactively offer alternatives, kids won't find them on their own. Create tech-free zones — Specific zones discussed: Mealtime — TV off, phones away, actual conversation The bedroom — phones stay out, use an analog/digital alarm clock instead; protects sleep and removes late-night temptation Ballgames and kids' activities — be present, not on your phone Family movie night — phone-free even during streaming ad breaks (use the break for a bathroom run, popcorn, or "a kissing break") Alternative approach: designate the family room (or one area) as the only place tech is allowed, making the rest of the house tech-free by default Discuss the changes needed — with your kids, not just for them — Ask questions rather than issue mandates: "Do you think you're on the internet too much?" "What would you do with your time if you weren't on TikTok?" Getting kids to buy in (rather than just enforcing rules) leads to better results. Consider one tech-free day a month as a family, agreed on together.

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

You can have every fact, every plan, and still quit by Thursday, because the story underneath never changed.Dr. Kim Foster, a family physician who practiced for twenty years, sat down with Lewis after a patient with rising blood pressure told her, “I'm just not an exercise person.” That one line reframed everything: behavior change is an identity problem wearing an information costume. Her book, Redesigning You, turns that into a three-step method of recognizing the old story, redesigning it, and then going out to collect proof.She talks about the bridge identity, the small believable stretch your brain will actually accept instead of a mirror affirmation it answers with, “Interesting. Based on what?” Habit stacking is the app. Identity is the operating system, and glitchy apps on an old system crash on the hard days.Then she tells on herself. She walked into the woods behind her clinic after stitching a patient's hand, realized she never wanted to go back, wrote her resignation letter, and then stayed through an entire pandemic wave anyway rather than leave at the worst moment. Her last day came in her birthday month, and she sat in her car and cried for fifteen minutes before driving home with the windows down, free.Listen for the moment a senior resident nodded at her to keep going while ribs cracked under her hands, and for what that taught her about self-doubt. You'll start catching your own identity statement, about money, sleep, confidence, relationships, the ones you say like they're just facts. Then you get to argue back.Redesigning You: Change Your Inner Story, Transform Your HealthDr. Kim's WebsiteDr. Kim's YouTubeDr. Kim's InstagramIn this episode you will:Discover with Dr. Kim Foster why lasting change fails as an identity problem rather than an information problemApply the Recognize, Redesign, Ritualize framework to build an identity your brain actually believesBuild a bridge identity that gives your mind proof instead of forcing affirmations you secretly rejectOvercome the fear that keeps you loyal to a role you have outgrown, even a prestigious oneReframe self doubt as useful data and stop letting shame drive your attempts to improveBecome genuinely magnetic in conversation without slipping into performanceFor more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1981More SOG episodes we think you'll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.