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In this powerful episode, Marley explores one of the most universal lessons surfacing right now — betrayal and self-betrayal.Drawing from her Soul Wound Series, Marley dives into the betrayal wound: how it's formed in childhood, how it shapes our adult patterns, and how to clear it to reclaim trust, safety, and integrity with ourselves.This episode offers deep insight into the energetic roots of betrayal and the practical steps to stop abandoning yourself and start living in loyalty to your truth.Topics Covered:Understanding the Betrayal Soul Wound and how it's created in childhood.Signs you might be unconsciously operating from a betrayal wound.The link between control and the need for safety.How to identify betrayal patterns in your body through energy awareness.The importance of clearing the fear of betrayal using the Higher Self App.Recognizing and breaking cycles of self-betrayal in everyday life.How “doing better than you feel” helps you transcend your comfort zone.Why loyalty to yourself is the opposite — and antidote — to betrayal.The energetic connection between self-betrayal, money leaks, and abundance.Action-Oriented Episode Focus:Clear the betrayal wound: Open the Higher Self App and do the “Clear the Fear of Betrayal” session.Do better than you feel: Move beyond comfort zones that keep you in fear or scarcity.Practice radical loyalty: Say no when you mean no, honor your needs first, and fill your cup before helping others.Notice your energy leaks: If frustration, guilt, or money leaks arise — ask where you've self-betrayed.Recommit to your truth: Every time you choose yourself, you strengthen your worth, integrity, and alignment.Resources:Higher Self App: Dive deeper into recalibrating your mind and clearing your subconscious blocks. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Link to app]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply for 1:1 Mentorship. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[Link to app]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Humiliation Soul Wound Episode [Linked here]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Marley's YouTube Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Marley on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow along with Marley at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@marleyroseharris⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, view her website at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠marleyrose.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or send her an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hello@marleyrose.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Submitting a review? Screen shot your review and send it to hello@marleyrose.ca to get your free track to clear any blocks to manifest your desires! Thank you

Faith is meant to be shared. God calls us to pass the faith along to the next generation—teaching them God's truth, modeling faithfulness, and inspiring them to trust God for themselves. Our legacy is not just what we accomplish, but who we equip and encourage to follow Jesus. Come and join us as we hear about how we can pass our faith on to those behind us.

Faith is meant to be shared. God calls us to pass the faith along to the next generation—teaching them God's truth, modeling faithfulness, and inspiring them to trust God for themselves. Our legacy is not just what we accomplish, but who we equip and encourage to follow Jesus. Come and join us as we hear about how we can pass our faith on to those behind us.

Malachi 2:10-16 We are continuing in the book of Malachi. This morning we'll be covering chapter 2 verses10-16. Please turn there. You can find it on page 954 in the pew Bible. This is our fourth of eight sermons in Malachi. It's a short book. It only has 4 chapters, but as you have seen already, it packs a punch. Malachi's prophecy began with a reminder of God's electing love for Israel. But then God turns to the ways in which they have been unfaithful in response. The overall theme of the book is God's faithfulness and Israel's unfaithfulness. And we will see that clearly in our text this morning. The people were demonstrating a lack of faith in God because of unfaithfulness in their marriages. Reading of Malachi 2:10-16 Prayer There is one relationship in life that is more important than any other. This relationship requires dedication. It's a relationship built on forgiveness. It's one where if you are not seeking to honor the one with whom you are in this relationship with, then you will struggle. Your path will be filled with difficulty. This relationship is that important. I'm talking about your relationship with the Lord. Some of you probably thought that I was going to say, “your relationship with your spouse.” Right? After all, a marriage relationship is critically important. But your relationship with the Lord is more important. It's tempting to see our text this morning as only applying to marriage. After all, it has plenty to say about marriage, and we're going to get there. However, this passage is ultimately about your faith in the creator God. So, whether you are married or not, you are directed to draw near to the Lord by faith. I don't know if you noticed it, but the word “faithless” is used here 5 times. Look at verse 10. After asking a couple of rhetorical questions, which we'll get to, it says, “why then are we faithless to one another.” Then immediately in verse 11. “Judah has been faithless.” Judah was the southern kingdom which was exiled, some of whom had returned. So in other words, God was calling them faithless. Now go down to verse 14. In the middle there it says, “…the Lord was witness between you and the wife of your youth, to whom you have been faithless.” That is repeated at the end of 15. “Let none of you be faithless to the wife of your youth.” In those instances, it is faithless to their spouse. And finally, this passage ends with this, “so guard yourselves in your spirit, and do not be faithless.” So, faithless. Their faithless actions and faithlessness in their marriages, displayed a faithlessness before God. To give a little structure this morning, we'll consider this in 4 points. 1. Faithless before a Faithful God (2:10–11a) 2. Faithless with a Faithless Bride (2:11b–12) 3. Faithless to a Faithful Bride (2:13–16) 4. Faithful despite a Faithless Bride Those may be hard to remember, but they are printed there on page 4. 1. Faithless before a Faithful God (2:10–11a) So again, #1, Faithless before a faithful God. Verse 10 and the first half of verse 11 begin by emphasizing their covenant relationship with God and therefore with one another. The two questions there in 10 direct them to God. Malachi asks “Have we not all one Father? Has not one God created us?” They already know the answer. Yes, he is God their Father. Yes, they are his children. And yes, he is their creator. Those questions are to remind them of who God is;  who they are; and the centrality of his relationship with them. You see, before God speaks into the tangled mess of their marriage relationships, he first directs them to himself. He also directs them to one another. That is because their faithless actions not only reflected their faithlessness before God. But it also reflected on their faithlessness with one another. In other words, because they were in a covenant relationship with God together, anyone who broke that covenant with God, was being faithlessness toward one another. And anyone breaking the covenant with one another, was being faithless before God. By the way, we are going to get very practical in just a couple of minutes. But before we get there, it's critical to first understand why breaking the covenant was an act of faithlessness. It says that by their actions, they were “profaning the covenant.” That's  a strong statement Let me say a couple things about it: ·      The reference to covenant here includes the promises that God made to Noah, Abraham, Moses, and David. God established a relationship with them as his people. He called them to be his. He gave them his law. He promised them a kingdom and that they would be a people as numerous as the sands of the sea. They were set apart by the God of all creation. It was a beautiful thing. ·      But they “profaned” the covenant relationship. They profaned it because they were dishonoring God by violating the relationship that he had established with them. They had been breaking his commands. Rather than acting in faith, some had been rejecting the covenant promises that God had given them. So, it was serious. That's why it says in 11 that they had been faithless. They had been faithless to God and faithless to one another. Now, I want to say one more thing before we get to the heart of this passage about marriage. In the middle of verse 11 it says that they profaned the “sanctuary of the Lord.” At the heart of the word translated “sanctuary” is the word set apart. Some believe this is a reference to God's covenant people. They were profaning one another. And I think that's right. It goes along with two things. First, verse 10 had just said that they were faithless to one another. And second, immediately after saying they had profaned the sanctuary, it says, “which he loves.” Remember from the opening verses of chapter 1. God loves his people. In summary, their sin broke faith with God and with one another. Sometimes we don't think about that. Our sin is not only a sin against God it is sin against the covenant community. No matter our sin, it affects the community, sometimes in a more direct way, which we will see here, or sometimes indirectly. Either way, it was breaking fellowship with God and with one another. Ok, then, but what was it? What sin had they committed which was an abomination to God and which was faithless to one another? Well, they had been violating God's sacred establishment of covenant marriage. They were violating it in two ways: First, many had been marrying people outside of the covenant. And second, many had been unlawfully divorcing their spouses. 2. Faithless with a Faithless Bride (2:11b–12) Which brings us to points 2 and 3 about those two things. About unholy marriage and unlawful divorce. Point 2 is this: Faithless with a Faithless Bride. They were being covenantally unfaithful because they were marrying outside of the faith. Right there at the end of 11. They had “married the daughter of a foreign God.” Verse 12 points the finger at some men who were doing this When the exiles were in Babylon, all around them were not just Babylonians but also other nations that Babylon had conquered and brought to Babylon. The temptation was to intermarry with those outside of God's covenant people. But even when they were back in Jerusalem, there were now people from other kingdoms. Part of the temptation was marrying into the people group who was in control in order to improve their plight. Now, whether it was just an attraction to someone outside of the covenant community or whether it was for economic gain, either way, it was an abomination, as God says. And let me be very clear. This is not about race. There is nothing in the Bible that prohibits marriage between people from different ethnic backgrounds or people groups. Rather, this is about marrying outside of God's covenant community. That is very clear at the end of verse 11, “the daughter of a foreign God.” Plus, we have several examples of women who were originally outside of God's covenant community, but who became part of the covenant, and then married an Israelite. Think of Ruth. Ruth was a Moabite woman who was joined the covenant community and then married Boaz. Rahab is another example. She was a Cannanite, whom God spared from the destruction of Jericho because of her faith. She married Salmon. The admonition for us is to only marry someone who shares our faith in Christ. Let me take a moment to speak to those of you who are not married – young and old. Not everyone is called to be married. The apostle Paul wasn't married, and he makes it clear that there are blessings to being single. But many of you have the desire to be married. Younger kids, I want to make sure you are listening as well. Marriage may be far from your mind right now. You may be thinking “eww, marriage.”  But that will likely change. So, listen as well. If you decide to get married, the most important thing is to marry someone who shares your faith in Christ. It's God's command to marry in the Lord. The world says that love is not a choice. It says that when love finds you, no matter with whom, you cannot say “no.” But don't buy the lie. Don't mix up attraction with love. Love is a choice. Yes, you should be attracted to someone you want to marry, but that person needs to share your faith and commitment to your Lord and Savior. There is no such thing as missionary dating. Do you hear me? You are playing with fire if you are dating someone who you think you can win over to Christ. It's the Holy Spirit job to change someone's heart. Don't go there. The most important relationship you have is with the Lord and if you can't share that with your spouse, it is difficult and comes with consequences. I know several godly people who are married to unbelievers, and they would confirm that struggle. Sometimes that happens because one spouse comes to faith in Christ after getting married. Praise the Lord. If that happens, the struggle is still there. If you are in that situation, stay married. As the Scriptures say, so that you may win over your spouse. But sometimes someone young in his or her faith marries an unbeliever. It's only later that the person realizes the sin of it and how difficult it is. God forgives and he helps. If that is you, stay married and continue to pray for your unbelieving spouse to believe. And we will pray along with you. But for those of you who are not married, I plead with you, if you marry, marry a Godly man or woman who loves the Lord and his Word. Not just someone who says they are a Christian, but someone who demonstrates their faith and Love for the Lord. These verses are saying that marrying outside of God's covenant community demonstrates faithlessness. The consequences are difficult. 3. Faithless to a Faithful Bride (2:13–16) Which brings us to the other thing that they were doing. Many were unlawfully divorcing their spouses. This is point 3. Faithless to a Faithful Bride. As we already saw, twice it mentions unfaithfulness to the wife of their youth. These men had made a covenant commitment to these women, yet they were walking away from their marriages. We're not told, but perhaps some of them were the ones who then married outside of the covenant community. Before I go on, I want to be sensitive to the burdens and pain in this room from past marriages. Some of you have endured difficult marriages that have failed. Perhaps your marriage failed because of your own sin or perhaps your spouse's or perhaps both of you. Whatever the situation, it's hard and there's often relational fallout beyond the breaking of that marriage covenant. But I want you to know that God is merciful and forgiving. As you look back and either recognize your own complicity or you feel the hurt of being sinned against, know that God forgives and ministers his grace. To be sure, God's mercy and forgiveness is never to be a justification for an unbiblical divorce. The Scriptures are clear about divorce. Jesus spoke of divorce being permissible when sexual infidelity has occurred. Elsewhere abandonment is included. I would include abuse as a form of abandonment. These grievous sins are the only grounds for divorce. What was happening in Jerusalem is that marriages were being annulled because a spouse no longer cared to be married. And because of it, God no longer heard them or received their offerings, verse 13. They were weeping because of God not receiving them. It was not a godly grief that led to repentance, but rather just a groaning because of the consequences. In verse 14, they ask, “why has he not?” Why does God no longer accept us? By the way, this is the Malachi pattern, remember. They were reaping the consequences of their sin but didn't acknowledge their sin. And so the hammer drops again. Two weeks ago the hammer dropped on their polluted offerings. Last week it dropped on the corrupt priests. And here, it's back to the people, some of whom were faithless by divorcing their spouses without warrant. But they had made a covenant with their spouse. The Lord was a witness to that covenant commitment. And look at verse 15. “Did he [that is, God] not make them one, with a portion of the Spirit in their union?” They were united to one another in marriage. It's a reference back to Genesis 1. God was actively present in bringing about that oneness. So by abandoning their marriage, they were abandoning God. And not only that, they were abandoning God's call for them to raise their children to know the Lord. As the middle of 15 says, God desires “Godly offspring.” It would be a downward spiral of faithless future generations. Now, not every husband or wife was walking away from their marriage. But even some who were still married were considering divorce. We know that because it says, “guard yourself in your spirit and let none of you BE faithless.” The verse before said some of them “have been faithless.” In other words, for the ones who were still in their covenant marriage, they were to guard their hearts and minds against going down the path of divorce. And, actually, did you notice that the phrase, “guard yourself in your spirit” is used twice. Once in verse 15 and second in verse 16. Ok, let me now speak to those who are married. Some of your marriages are struggling. And I probably only know the half of it. Every marriage has its ups and downs, but some marriages have acute struggles for a variety of reasons. And it is hard. What is supposed to be the most intimate relationship on earth, is sometimes fraught with tension and mistrust and heartache because of current sin or past sin... which can lead to more sin and cause more tension and more mistrust and more heartache. If that is you, I want to say two things: 1. As it says here, “guard yourself in your spirit.” Do not let yourself wander to thoughts of divorce. Don't let go of the covenant that you made to your spouse. Pursue your spouse again. Recommit yourself to your marriage. There's a warning here of faithlessness if you pursue unbiblical divorce. So, guard your thoughts and your heart. 2. Number 2. There is help and there is hope. There is not a single elder here unwilling to help if your marriage is struggling. Please reach out. I will meet with you and pray with you, multiple times if necessary. We can also find help outside of our church if you would be more comfortable with that. But please reach out. If you do not think your marriage needs help, but your spouse does, let me encourage you to honor and listen to your spouse. Set aside whatever is preventing you from getting help. And do not lose hope. We serve a God who is in the business of forgiving and reconciling. The forgiveness and reconciliation that he gives you, individually, is the basis for forgiveness and reconciliation in you marriage. 4. Faithful despite a Faithless Bride Which is a nice transition to point 4. Faithful despite a Faithless Bride I'm not talking about a marriage between a man and a woman here. I am talking about the marriage between Christ and his church. Despite the unfaithfulness of God's people, his bride, God has remained faithful. The marriage paradigm is the pattern that God uses all throughout Scripture to convey his faithfulness despite our unfaithfulness. And this goes all the way back to the garden of Eden. When Adam and Eve sinned against God, when they ate of the forbidden fruit, their sin was spiritual adultery. They had been in a covenant relationship with God. He promised them life, but they turned against his promise of blessing and instead ate that which was forbidden. That spiritual adultery theme continues throughout the Scriptures. God's people were betrothed to God, but they forsook his name and committed spiritual adultery against him by going after other so-called gods from the surrounding nations. But as we read in Hosea 2 earlier in the service, despite the people's unfaithfulness, God promised that he would be faithful. He promised to be their husband who would protect and lead them in righteousness and justice. They would once again be called his people and they would call him their God. This is the pattern over and over in the Old Testament. The people forgot the Lord. They acted in adulterous ways like the people here in Jerusalem. Yet God was merciful… and just like here, he called them back to himself. And the climax of this marriage paradigm in Scripture… is found in Christ. He not only sought his bride, the church, but as we read earlier in Ephesians 5, he died for her. There is no greater love. He sanctifies and cleanses her. By giving his church his righteousness, Christ presents her pure and spotless. SO not only is he faithful despite her unfaithfulness, he makes her faithful. And he nourishes and cherishes her and leads her. And all of that will come to full fruition when he returns for the consummation of the great spiritual wedding. He will usher his people, his bride, into the wedding supper of the Lamb forever. Beloved, this is the reason that marriage is sacred. Marriage on earth is patterned after the union between God and his people. It is why a Christian should only marry a Christian. It is why God hates divorce. It is why those who are married should fight for their marriage and not against it. It is why in a marriage relationship you should love and forgive just as Christ loved you and forgave you. It is why a husband has been called to be the spiritual leader in his marriage and home. It is a sacrificial leading. Again, as Ephesians 5 said, husbands love your wives as Christ loved the church and died for her. The people in Jerusalem didn't have this full picture, yet. They didn't yet know of what was to come. But as we will find out in these next 2 chapters, God is going to lift the curtain and give them a glimpse of what was soon to come for them. In the meantime, they were to return in faith to God by returning in faithfulness to their covenant marriages. For those who desire one day to be married, seek Godly spouses by faith in Christ. And for those who are married, pursue and love our spouses because God has pursued and loved you. For all of us, may we see the beauty and wonder of our bridegroom, Christ. And because of his love and faithfulness to us, may we seek to be faithful in return to him.  

How do you know when you’re ready to commit? Do you think love alone is enough? Marriage isn’t a destination, it’s a daily practice. It’s the ongoing choice to show up, grow, and recommit to each other through every season of change. In this special compilation, Jay brings together powerful insights from Jada Pinkett Smith, relationship coach Sadia Khan, psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb, and his own reflections with Radhi. Together, they explore how lasting love isn’t built on fleeting chemistry, but on emotional resilience, self-awareness, and the courage to evolve, side by side. Jada shares how marriage can be a spiritual journey, where your partner reflects both your light and your flaws, guiding you toward unconditional love and deeper healing. Sadia reveals the often-overlooked truths about infidelity, self-control, and discipline, reminding us that love cannot thrive without trust. Lori highlights the power of honest communication, from setting boundaries with in-laws to having the tough conversations about money, marriage, and children before it’s too late. In this episode, you'll learn: How to Build Emotional Resilience in Marriage How to Heal and Grow Through Partnership How to Spot Signs of Emotional Distance How to Create Space for Emotional Openness How to Recommit as Your Partner Evolves Every relationship faces challenges, but those moments can become powerful opportunities for growth when met with compassion and openness. The true beauty of love lies in the willingness to listen, to learn, and to keep building something real, together. With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty. Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe here. Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:28 The Cornerstone of Family Life 03:58 When Divorce Feels Like the Only Option 08:44 The Power of Unconditional Love 14:14 Valuing How People Show Up 18:13 Every Marriage Looks Different 20:14 Rethinking Traditional Marriage 24:13 Do Women or Men Get Cheated on More? 26:19 Choosing a Man with Self-Control 27:59 Why Sexual Discipline Matters 29:45 Don’t Ignore These Red Flags! 32:35 Staying Attuned to Your Partner 34:28 Talk About Marriage Before the Proposal 37:43 Why a Baby Won’t Fix a Marriage 40:41 When Your Partner Doesn’t Stand Up for You 46:36 Building a Safe Space for ConnectionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if every moment in your day—every chore, every conversation, every challenge—was actually a sacred request for love?In this solo episode, Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, explores The Science of Sacred Play and how love, curiosity, and joy work together to awaken your Divine essence. Drawing on insights from Mike Dooley, Lynne McTaggart, and Ann Albers, Elaine reveals how playful presence transforms not just your mood—but your biology, relationships, and abundance flow.Discover why love and play aren't luxuries—they're sacred strategies for healing, creating, and living in partnership with The Divine. Topics Covered0:00 – Welcome: The Abundance Journey and the power of sacred play2:45 – Setting our energetic Intention and connecting with The Divine6:30 – The Divine message: “I must love you before I can know you.”10:20 – Why love and play are sacred strategies for living with ease and grace14:00 – How the vagus nerve links love to healing and safety17:45 – The science behind play and how it rewires your brain22:10 – The trap of control, productivity, and “earning love”26:30 – From survival mode to sacred co-creation30:00 – The three-step practice to embody sacred play36:20 – Simple ways to respond to every interaction as a request for love40:00 – How love reflects back to you a thousandfold Key Takeaways• Every interaction in your life is a sacred request for love.• Love and play are spiritual technologies that regulate your nervous system and invite healing.• Control and hustle drain your energy; connection and curiosity renew it.• The fastest way to reclaim your power is to lead with love.• “The love you make doesn't just come back—it comes back a thousandfold.” The 3-Step Practice: The Science of Sacred PlayStep 1 – Recommit to Your IntentionBefore entering any situation, reaffirm: “I express and experience love in every interaction.”Step 2 – Welcome Every Moment as a Request for LoveSee every trigger, silence, or annoyance as a Divine invitation to love.Step 3 – Help Others Feel Safe, Seen, and ValuedThrough presence, listening, and kindness, you mirror Divine love—and that reflection heals you too. Questions Answered in This Episode• How can love and play become sacred spiritual practices?• What happens in the body when we lead with love?• Why do control and overthinking disconnect us from Divine flow?• How does play strengthen resilience and creativity?• What daily habits help us respond with love instead of react from fear? Pull Quotes“As we love, The Divine loves through us—it flows through us.” Elaine Starling“Resilience doesn't come from control. It comes from connection.” Elaine Starling“Stop trying to manifest from the wound—start receiving from the well.” Elaine Starling Free GiftShare what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be. https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact click on the Share My Thoughts button. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift. Resources Mentioned• Messages from the Universe – Mike Dooley• The Healing Power of Love – Lynne McTaggart Blog• Angel Messages Newsletter – Ann Albers• Related Episode: E162 – The Power of Loving Awareness• Article: Why Every Interaction Is a Request for Love About the Host – Elaine StarlingElaine Starling, international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey, helps spiritually minded women align with Divine...

CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for October 13, 2025. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Soundcloud use https://soundcloud.com/solidstepsradio/360-how-a-couple-can-forgive-recover-and-recommit-after-an-affair-12922 On this week's show, Kurt and Chad talk with Psychologist Dr Chuck Tackett about what steps must be taken to restore a marriage following an affair. WARNING: this program may not be appropriate for little ears! (This is a repeat episode - enjoy!)

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Originally uploaded September 5, reloaded Sept. 12th. Chris Holman welcomes back Randy Thelen, President & CEO of The Right Place, Grand Rapids, MI. Economic Development Leaders for Michigan Unveil Top 10 Priorities for Statewide Growth and Prosperity Economic Development Leaders for Michigan (EDLM), a coalition of the state's premier regional economic development organizations, recently announced a unified list of 10 priorities designed to position Michigan for long-term growth, innovation, and prosperity. Representing regions that comprise 79% of the state's population and 84% of its gross domestic product, EDLM brings together leaders with over 225 years of combined experience in economic development. The coalition is committed to advancing strategies that will drive business investment, talent development, community revitalization, and innovation across the state. “A competitive economic development toolbox locally impacts all elements of a community — from small businesses, startups, and entrepreneurs, to placemaking projects like farmers markets, and to successfully attracting brand-new investment and good jobs. The better funded and more robust our state economic development toolbox and programs are, the more revenue we will generate for the state, supporting the quality services we all want,” said Bob Trezise, President and CEO of the Lansing Economic Area Partnership (LEAP). The Top 10 Economic Development Priorities outlined by EDLM include targeted investments and policy reforms across four key categories: Business Attraction and Retention Maintain Business Development Program at $100 million to stay competitive for job-creating investments. Adopt a performance-based, accountable withholding tax incentive to support impactful project attraction and expansion. Community Development Renew and fund the Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) Program at $50 million to support vibrant, place-based development. Renew and fund the Community Revitalization Program (CRP) at $50 million to reinvest in communities across Michigan. Modernize locally driven programs: SmartZone: Extend expiring TIF agreements by 15 years, with potential for additional extensions based on local approval. Transformational Brownfield Program: Simplify program access and remove funding caps to unlock more redevelopment opportunities. Fund the Regional Strategic Site Readiness Program at $50 million annually to accelerate development of competitive, investment-ready sites. Talent Maintain the Going PRO Talent Fund, emphasizing growth in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors. Establish a $10 million Regional Talent Attraction and Retention Fund to support locally tailored workforce initiatives. Innovation & Entrepreneurship Double the state's R&D Tax Credit to $200 million to encourage more private-sector innovation. Recommit to regionally led Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programming at $100 million, restoring funding to 2012 levels (currently $15.7 million). “This list reflects our shared vision for a stronger, more competitive Michigan," said Randy Thelen, President and CEO of the Right Place and current Chair of EDLM. “These are the smart, bold investments we believe will create economic momentum, attract and retain talent, and ensure every region of our state can thrive.” EDLM members urge state policymakers, business leaders, and stakeholders across Michigan to support and champion these initiatives as part of a collaborative strategy to secure Michigan's future economic success.

In this powerful message, Pastor Troy reminds us that nothing but the blood of Jesus can wash us clean and give us true victory. Everything begins and ends with Him, the Author and Finisher of our faith.Through the stories of early Christians like Ignatius, Polycarp, and Perpetua, as well as modern-day believers who stand firm under persecution, we are challenged to reignite our spiritual fire and live with courage in today's world.Recommit our lives fully to Christ. Live selflessly and sacrificially for others. Stand strong in faith, no matter the cost.Our lives are meant to be a sermon, boldly proclaiming the love of Jesus in a world that desperately needs Him.

Are you stuck in the grind of business where every day feels the same? Do you find yourself doing all the right things but missing the spark you once had?In this episode of The Jen Keller Show, we're talking about what it really means to reinvent yourself in business.Reinvention doesn't always mean starting over. It's not about tearing down your systems or processes. More often, it's about shifting your mindset—seeing the beauty in what feels ordinary, reconnecting with your why, and recommitting with fresh energy.I'll share lessons from nearly two decades in business, along with three practical steps—Reframe, Rediscover, and Recommit—to help you fall in love with your work again, elevate your leadership, and remember that success isn't just about what you do, but about who you're becoming.This episode is for every business owner, leader, or professional—men and women—who's ready to spark new passion in the work they've been doing for years.In a world where being perfect seems to be the goal- - it's important that we know who's we are & who we are. We aren't called to be perfect - we are called to be better today than yesterday! - that's it. It doesn't have to be quantum leaps, in fact I believe that in the day to day -our little steps in the right directions! I am on a mission to help women become more of who they were created to be and less of who they were told to be. And, that takes intention, that takes action : My goal is to drop some wisdom, bring you resources and that takes community. The real unlock is the Inner Work, and that's what we do here! If you enjoyed today's episode, please: • Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @thejenkeller or @projectyou so we can repost you. • Leave a positive review or rating For more ways to do the inner work you can find me on @thejenkeller on instagram and Jennifer Keller on Facebook and to join our exclusive Facebook community Project YOU To do the inner work visit jenkeller.net

Life doesn't have to be easy to be joyful! In this powerful kickoff to our Philippians series, we discover why the Apostle Paul could write a letter "dripping with joy" from a prison cell. Learn the three biblical measurements of spiritual growth and why God's detours are often His perfect destinations for your life.Show Notes:

Most people feel motivated at the beginning of a weight loss journey. But when you're 10 pounds away from your goal weight, it's easy to lose steam. You might decide to give up in that final stretch, deciding that the last few pounds don't make a big difference. If you find your determination is weakening, today's podcast is just for you. Listen in to hear Molly explain the slight tweak every person should make in their commitment to weight loss, and how it shifts momentum into high gear. You'll hear the powerful way two women transformed their ability to lose weight simply by learning how to recommit in a new way. To learn more about Molly's program and access her free trainings visit: https://www.mollyzemek.com

Episode #221 As September rolls in, Terri and Heather invite you to embrace a “back-to-school” mindset—because it's the perfect season for fresh starts.  In this week's episode, they share practical strategies to recommit to your weight-loss and health journey, fine-tune what's working, and leave behind what isn't. Whether you've hit a plateau or just need a renewed sense of motivation, this episode will help you step into fall with clarity, confidence, and a plan that feels doable.   Terri's new coaching program, Beyond Knowing: Living Your Transformation, starts September 16th. Places are limited to 25, so make sure to secure your place today. https://www.thefastingmethod.com/beyond-knowing-living-your-transformation/   Transcripts of all episodes are available on the Podcast page at www.thefastingmethod.com Please Submit Your Questions for the Q&A episodes here: https://bit.ly/TFMPodcastQs   Explore the TFM Community with a 7-Day FREE TRIAL https://www.thefastingmethod.com/community/   Book a complimentary 15-minute coaching intake assessment with one of the TFM coaches https://www.thefastingmethod.com/coaching/   Connect With Us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fastingmethod/ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheFastingMethod Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/TFMNetwork   Summary Timestamps 00:00 Intro 01:30 September as a fresh start, like the new school year 05:26 We are works in progress 07:00 Breaking your goal up into manageable chunks 12:39 Promotion - Beyond Knowing: Living Your Transformation 13:53 Two biggest reasons for failure to reach goals 15:28 Start with a base level of skills and build from there 19:14 September - recommit, audit, and refine 20:46 Pace and keeping records 25:18 Commit to consistency 31:44 Progress not perfection   Disclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. You should always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before doing any fasting, changing your diet, taking or adjusting any medication or supplements, or adopting any treatment for a health problem. The use of any other products or services purchased by you as a result of this podcast does not create a healthcare provider-patient relationship between you and any of the experts affiliated with this podcast. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

If you've been winging it with your marketing and feel like summer survival mode never ended, this episode is your reset button. I'm breaking down the 3 R's to End 2025 Strong—Review, Repurpose, and Recommit. You'll learn how to spot what's already working, stretch your best content into multiple pieces, and stick to a visibility rhythm that's doable (not draining). Forget chasing balance or burning out—this is about working smarter, staying consistent, and building real momentum to finish the year strong.------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Book your Complimentary 30 Minute Strategy Session HERE!➡️ VIP Marketing Mastery: become a VIP today - click HERE to get the details!➡️ For daily tips and strategies to simply your marketing plan, join my FB Group - Marketing Made EASY for Women in Business HERE

Every time we hit record on this podcast, there's always that half hour before—the raw, unfiltered conversation—that feels like the best part. This time, it was about seasons changing, kids heading back to school, routines shifting, businesses rolling into budget season, and all of us feeling that turbulence. In the middle of that swirl, we started talking about purpose, fear, and what it means to actually go for it—not just coasting through life, but making real choices that align with who we are.From dropping kids off at college to holding doors for strangers, this episode digs into the little and big ways we can recommit, realign, and move with intention as the year winds down. Five Key Insights:The season shift is a reset button. As routines change with back-to-school and fall approaching, it's the perfect time to pause, reflect, and recommit to what matters most. Fear doesn't have to control you. Like your son transferring colleges, making bold moves requires courage—not the absence of fear, but the refusal to let fear dictate the outcome. Misalignment drains purpose. Social media and the grind can push us off track, but when we chase things that don't align with who we are, fulfillment disappears. Realignment brings energy back. Your purpose is about impact. Purpose isn't just what you do—it's what happens in others because of what you do. And in turn, that outward focus fuels your own fulfillment. Small actions shape culture. Holding doors, smiling at neighbors, saying hello—these simple choices ripple outward. Every interaction is a chance to build a world that feels more connected.One TruthYou're never stuck—every season brings the chance to realign with your purpose and choose the life you want to live. 

In Back-to-Business Mode: The Simplified Marketing Calendar to End 2025 Strong, Samantha helps business owners shift out of summer “survival mode” and back into a focused marketing rhythm. She introduces a 3-step reset—Review, Repurpose, Recommit—that simplifies marketing while driving results. Listeners are guided to review what's actually working (and let go of what's not), repurpose content strategically to save time and boost visibility, and recommit to consistent—not perfect—posting so their audience keeps seeing and trusting them. The episode wraps with encouragement to embrace “doing less, better” and an invitation to join the October Back-to-Business Challenge for hands-on support in building a clear, simple Q4 marketing plan.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------➡️ Grab your spot in the Audience Growth Challenge Coming up: Click HERE➡️ Have questions or topics YOU want to learn about?  Send me your thoughts and suggestions to samantha@samanthasheppardconsulting.com ➡️ For daily tips and strategies to simply your marketing plan, join my FB Group - Marketing Made EASY for Women in Business HERE

Feeling stuck in your goals? You're not alone.In this episode of Superhuman Selling, Elyse uncovers why high performers often stall or self-sabotage just as they're about to break through, and shares proven mindset shifts to help you regain confidence, realign with your vision, and move forward with clarity and purpose.Learn about the “identity gap,” how your nervous system influences your actions, and three actionable steps to stop procrastinating and start thriving. If you've been struggling with motivation or self-doubt, this episode is your guide to breaking free and recommitting to your dreams. In This Episode:Why feeling stuck is actually a sign you're ready to level upHow to embody the version of yourself that achieves your biggest goalsWhy mindset transformation matters more than habits alonePractical strategies for shifting your emotional state and taking aligned actionThe power of community and recommitting from your vision, not your fearsDon't let fear hold you back— it's time to activate your next chapter!

Australia and the U-K lock in behind AUKUS with a new agreement... a second Australian is issued with an arrest warrant by Hong Kong national security police... and a record-breaking century from Tim David leads Australia to a series-clinching win in the West Indies

Welcome back to the IMPACT SHOW, and you better believe we've got a BARN BURNER of an episode today. This is Part 2 of our powerful 3-part series: Survival → Stability → Success → Significance… and today, we're going deep into what it really takes to move from stability into SUCCESS — in your business, your mindset, and your LIFE. Let me be real with you — success isn't just about more hustle. It's about systems. It's about structure. It's about scaling your impact. And most importantly, it's about living in alignment with your purpose. And that's exactly what I'm breaking down in this episode. Here's what I'm coaching you on this week: Why stability is the most dangerous place to stay if you want real success. How to overcome fear and step boldly into your growth zone. The “3-S Success Stack”: Systems, Structure, and Scale — and how to implement each one right now. The exact tools I use in my business and life: the “Big 3,” the “Sunday Setup,” and the power of doing your “WLAGs” A personal story that had me asking, “What should I do, Dad?” — and how YOU can tap into divine wisdom today. Friends, I want you to experience TRUE success — the kind that fuels your soul and leaves a legacy. And I pour it all into this episode. Today's IMPACT SHOW is as much for the leader, coach, and entrepreneur, as it is the parent or person who knows there's even more inside of them — and is ready to step into it. You were born for significance. But you've got to move through success to get there. Let's get to work.  If this episode resonate with you, please share it with your friends and family or share it on your IG or social media. You can tag me at: IG: @ToddDurkin #IMPACTShow #SuccessMindset #DurkinCoaching #SystemsAndStructure #LiveInspired #TrainHardEatRightLiveInspired #MindsetCoaching #GetYourMindRight #IMPACT Quote to remember: “Success without health, love, joy, or happiness… is just burnout in disguise.” Ready to go even deeper? Join me at my LIVE RETREAT in Montana!! Join me at my Todd Durkin Annual Mountain Retreat this Fall. It's called “IGNITE” and it all happens from November 13–16, 2025, in beautiful Whitefish, Montana, this year. You're not going to want to miss it. We're going to reset, refocus, and IGNITE your purpose, dreams, and next-level strategy heading into 2026. This Todd Durkin Mountain Retreat is designed to help you: REDEFINE your limits. REIGNITE your big dreams and build the steps to achieve them. REENERGIZE yourself and your relationships to live your BEST life. RECOMMIT to your world-class, high-performance habits. REJUVENATE your soul so that you're thriving every single day!   Lock in your spot now at: LINK: www.ToddDurkin.com/mountainretreat2025/ FREE WEBINAR: THE MENTAL EDGE!! Coaches & Parents — Don't Miss This Free Webinar → The Mental Edge: Why Mindset Coaching is the Missing Piece in Athlete Development When: July 22 nd , 2025 Time: 3 pm EST/12 noon PST SIGN-UP: LINK I'm teaming up with my good friend Andrew Simpson to bring some serious heat. In this 60-minute masterclass, you'll learn: How to reset your athletes after mistakes using proven “mental reset” scripts The #1 mindset tool to increase game-day focus and reduce anxiety How to build confidence that lasts, even when the scoreboard doesn't go their way What to say in pressure moments to anchor your athletes and keep them composed Why training the mind is essential to avoiding burnout, injury, and athlete dropout How to start coaching mindset even if you've never done it before BONUS: You'll also receive a downloadable Game-Day Mindset Toolkit to start using these strategies immediately.  This is NOT theory. It's a real coaching session with two of the best in the business—so you can walk away with tools, scripts, and frameworks that make you a better coach the next day. Save your seat before it fills up  Reserve your spot now: https://calendly.com/todddurkin/the-mental-edge-free-webinar-with-todd-durkin?month=2025-07

Hi Mamas, If January's goals feel like a distant memory and your vision board is collecting more dust than motivation…this episode is your permission slip to pause, breathe, and hit reset. In this powerful and heartfelt mid-year check-in, I'm walking you through a step-by-step process to reflect, realign, and recommit to the goals that still matter… and let go of the ones that don't. No guilt. No pressure. Just a grounded and grace-filled way to re-center your energy and reclaim your time. ✨ Inside this episode, we'll walk through: ✔️ How to check in with compassion (no shame allowed) ✔️ Why it's okay to pivot and let go of goals that no longer serve you ✔️ The one goal method that keeps you focused and out of overwhelm ✔️ How to break big goals into bite-sized, doable actions ✔️ Why start dates and end dates matter (and how to actually pick them) ✔️ The power of accountability…who's your goal buddy? ✔️ Why celebrating micro-wins creates momentum ✔️ And a loving reminder to give yourself so much grace this season

Jesus invites us to a way of life that feels upside down to the world—but in it, we discover God's right-side-up truth. A call to LIVE AS PEOPLE OF HEAVEN while still on earth. A CROWD OF NOBODIES Jesus began not among the powerful in Jerusalem, but among nobodies in Galilee—people who were poor, sick, and oppressed. To them, He speaks words that still flip the world upside down. THE KINGDOM BEGINS WITH THE BROKEN “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:3 The “kingdom of heaven” isn't just about the afterlife—it's God's new reality on earth. It begins with the spiritually bankrupt and humble. COMFORT FOR THE GRIEVING, INHERITANCE FOR THE OVERLOOKED “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5 Jesus offers hope: comfort for grief and inheritance for the overlooked. This movement isn't for the power-hungry—it's led by those who long for healing, mercy, and reconciliation. A REVOLUTION OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, MERCY, AND PURITY “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” – Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” – Matthew 5:7 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” – Matthew 5:8 These are people who seek justice, offer mercy, and long for hearts aligned with God. Jesus doesn't demand perfection—He calls for transformation. PEACEMAKERS AND THE PERSECUTED “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:10 Jesus wants peacemakers—those who enter conflict to bring healing. But He warns: it comes with a cost. “Blessed are you when people insult you… Rejoice and be glad… for in the same way they persecuted the prophets…” – Matthew 5:11–12 THE BLESSED BECOME THE WITNESS (MATTHEW 5:13–16) “You are the salt of the earth.” – Matthew 5:13 “You are the light of the world… A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” – Matthew 5:14 Jesus declares: Salt preserves—"You are God's faithful ones.” Light reveals—"You now carry God's presence.” City leads—"You are the new Jerusalem.” God's kingdom breaks into the world through the righteous—those who live rightly with God and others. JESUS DIDN'T CANCEL THE LAW—HE COMPLETED IT “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law… I have not… but to fulfill them.” – Matthew 5:17 Jesus didn't discard the Old Testament—He embodied it. He lived out what the Law pointed toward. EVERY WORD STILL MATTERS “Not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished.” – Matthew 5:18 Every word still holds weight. Jesus calls us not to legalism, but alignment with God's heart. GREATNESS IN THE KINGDOM COMES THROUGH OBEDIENCE “Whoever relaxes… and teaches others… will be called least… but whoever does them and teaches… will be called great.” – Matthew 5:19 Greatness is not about status—but about living and teaching God's ways. It's not about perfection, but intentional pursuit. MORE RIGHTEOUS THAN THE RIGHTEOUS? “Unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees… you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” – Matthew 5:20 To the crowd, this was shocking. The Pharisees looked holy—but it was a performance. Jesus calls us to inner transformation, not outward appearances. JESUS' VISION: WHOLEHEARTED LIVING Jesus will now reveal the heart behind commands like “Do not murder” and “Do not commit adultery.” He's calling us to a righteousness rooted in love—not fear. A life aligned with God's heart. FIVE PRACTICAL STEPS TO APPLY MATTHEW 5:17–20 Recommit to SCRIPTURE AS WISDOM Read the Bible as relational guidance. Start with Psalm 119:97–105. Ask: AM I PERFORMING OR TRANSFORMING? Am I acting to look good—or to grow in love? PRACTICE OBEDIENCE IN SMALL THINGS Faithfulness in small things—generosity, humility—matters. TEACH WHAT YOU LIVE Share what you're living, not just what you know. INVITE THE HOLY SPIRIT TO SHAPE YOUR HEART Pray: “Holy Spirit, transform me from the inside out.” THE WAY FORWARD IS DEEPER, not easier Jesus raises the bar—but walks the path with us. He fulfilled the Law so we don't live in fear, but in faith that transforms. Let's stop settling for surface spirituality. Let's live righteously—by loving God, obeying His Word, and reflecting His Kingdom… from the inside out.

Feedback or Questions? Send us a text!1 BIG IDEAMid-year isn't a crisis point—it's a leadership checkpoint. Recommitting to your goals isn't failure—it's growth in action.4 WAYS TO APPLY THISReflect, refine, and recommit with purposeUse SMART or HIPE goals based on your seasonLead with resilience, growth, and purposeChoose one goal to recommit to—or reshape3 QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELFWhat have I accomplished so far—even if it wasn't what I originally planned?Where do I feel out of sync with my goals—and what is that telling me?What's one goal I'm ready to revisit or revise today?ENJOYING THE SHOW? LEAVE A RATING & REVIEWApple: scroll to the bottom, choose a rating, and write a review.Podchaser (Android): https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/stand-tall-own-it-empowering-p-1406762RESOURCES & NEXT STEPSGet your Free Core Values Blueprint: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/corevaluesexerciseJoin the Core Values Coaching Program (Beta): https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/core-values-betaThrive in '25 Live2Lead: https://www.theintentionaloptimist.com/live2lead-charlottesville-2025 LET'S CONTINUE THE CONVERSATIONDM Andrea on Instagram or LinkedIn: @theintentionaloptimistLet's chat: andrea@theintentionaloptimist.comSHARE THIS EPISODEIf this episode encouraged you, share it with a fellow leader who's ready to lead with courage and confidence.Prefer to watch instead? Catch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fgGCNUqyb3c Listen & Subscribe: www.theintentionaloptimist.com/podcast  Skillshare: Spark your creativity.Get 40% Off Annual MembershipDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

We're halfway through the year—and with 9 weeks until Labor Day, there's still so much time to make intentional progress on your 2025 goals.In this special bonus episode, I walk you through a quick mid-year check-in:Revisit your whyRecommit to your whatRededicate to your whenI'm also sharing the details of a vision board girls night I hosted with my friends that was an absolute dream. and it was an absolute dream. It was such a powerful exercise because we each shared our goals, our dreams, and left more connected and motivated than ever. Whether you're craving a reset or just some summer inspiration, this episode is for you.Let's finish this summer strong—together.

We're officially halfway through the year and if your goals feel distant, forgotten, or buried under everyday demands, this episode is your reset button.In this throwback episode, Monica walks you through a simple but powerful mid-year check-in. You'll learn how to reflect on the past six months, reassess what still matters, and recommit with purpose using systems and habits—not just wishful thinking. Inspired by James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, this conversation will help you take meaningful action to end the year strong.Grab a notebook—or open that notes app—and let's walk through this together.What You'll Learn in This Episode:A simple 3-step process to review, celebrate, and reframe your goalsWhy writing the vision isn't enough (and what to do next)The real reason some people reach their goals while others don'tHow systems and habits drive progress more than motivation ever willA mindset shift that can reignite your drive for the rest of 2025Episode Sponsor -  Zeus' Closet Helpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossHelpful Entrepreneurial Resources from Become Your Own BossJoin the ⁠Become Your Own Boss Community⁠⁠Monica FREE ebook⁠Get your⁠ Become Your Own Boss Planner⁠Ways to reach Monica:Instagram: @becomeyourownbosspodcastEmail: monica@monicaallen.com

In this solo episode, Stacie opens up about a hard truth many creative entrepreneurs face but few talk about: what to do when your art business hits a plateau. Sharing a vulnerable and candid story about a product launch that flopped, Stacie reframes business stagnation not as a failure, but as a signal for evolution. With practical steps and heartfelt encouragement, she walks you through how to diagnose the root of business slowdowns, how to reignite momentum, and why a plateau might just be the push you need to evolve into your next chapter.   Today on Art + Audience: Facing the Quiet After the Launch: Stacie shares the story of launching a candle line that didn't meet expectations, despite all efforts. What felt like failure was actually vital feedback. Understanding Business Plateaus: Why stagnation isn't punishment, but an invitation to rethink and grow. Step-by-Step Through the Stuck: Step 1: Diagnose the real issue – is it the product, audience, or messaging? Step 2: Make a bold move – shake things up, even in small ways. Step 3: Recommit with a sustainable rhythm – avoid burnout with intentional action. Personal Evolution: How pivoting into teaching reignited Stacie's passion, showing that evolving roles can breathe new life into your business. The Five-Hour Week Framework: A balanced approach for creatives to move forward without overwhelm. Call to Action: Encouragement to reflect, try something new, and trust that you haven't peaked—you're just getting started.   Connect with Stacie Bloomfield: Subscribe, Rate, and Review: Art + Audience Podcast Website: staciebloomfield.com | leverageyourart.com Instagram: @gingiber | @leverageyourart  Facebook: @ShopGingiber Pinterest: pinterest.com/gingiber Got questions? Call the Art + Audience Podcast hotline: (479) 966-9561  

It's my birthday, baby! I'm officially 42, and today I'm reflecting on what the last year has taught me. Because let me tell you, 41 was no joke.This episode is raw. It's real. It's like flipping through the pages of my personal journal and letting you see it all: growth, grit, grief, and gratitude.Inside, I'm sharing what it felt like to:

HAPPY MONDAY MOTIVATION! Welcome back to another episode of No More Excuses! Welcome to June. Yep, it's here. Half of 2025 is already in the rearview mirror. For small business owners, leaders, and entrepreneurs, this moment can feel either electric or exhausting. Maybe you're ahead of your goals, firing on all cylinders. Or maybe you're staring at that untouched vision board wondering where the hell the time went. Wherever you're at, here's the truth: Being off track doesn't mean you're out of the race. It just means it's time to get real, reset, and refocus. The Gut Check Ask yourself: Where am I with the goals I set in January? Which ones still matter? What did I avoid, delay, or ignore? Now, this isn't about shame or failure. It's about taking back your power. You've got 26 weeks, 182 days left in 2025. That's plenty of time to make bold moves, shake things up, and achieve goals that matter. Listen in as I talk about the 3 R's: Reset. Recommit. Reignite. June isn't a conclusion; it's your halfway checkpoint. A reminder to wake up, recommit, and reignite your business badassery. No more waiting. No more excuses. How are you getting back on track this June? Drop it in the comments or email me at Sandi@SandiBallard.com. Let's finish 2025 strong. Together. Cheers! Sandi

Feeling stuck between quitting or recommitting? In this episode, I sit down with Monique Stevens, a leadership and professional alignment coach with over 20 years of consulting experience, to talk about what it really means to navigate career transitions. Whether you're in a season of questioning your career path or facing tricky work dynamics, Monique shares her framework for making clear, confident decisions—without losing your energy or sense of self. This episode is a must-listen if you're in the midst of a pivot or simply craving more clarity. In this episode, you'll hear:How to know if it's time to quit or recommit—and the 3 “legs of the stool” Monique uses to assess career alignmentThe emotional truth behind transitions and why honoring endings is essential to growthMonique's process for navigating tricky workplace dynamics and reclaiming your roleThree powerful questions to help you reconnect with your values and take the next stepWhat Monique means by “20 seconds of courage”—and how it just might change your life CONNECT WITH MONIQUE:Website: https://www.pivotpointeconsulting.comInstagram: @moniquesstevensLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-stevens-262b3015/Free Guide: https://www.pivotpointeconsulting.com/quitorrecommit 

This morning, hear this loud and clear: It's never too late to reset. Not too late to do better. Not too late to do different. Not too late to elevate your mindset, raise your standards, or detox your heart from bitterness and refill it with joy.Some of us are stuck on repeat—not because we don't know there's another way, but because we've grown cozy with familiarity. We fear what people might say. We fear what the change might cost. But can we keep it real? ‘Sometimes, the only thing standing between you and your next level is your fear of the accountability that elevation demands.CLOSING SONG:  VaShawn Mitchell - Turning Around For Me (Live)www.BibleDeliverance.org

This week we share first impressions of The Queer Ultimatum Season 2, recap Week 1 of the WNBA (the WNBA scriptwriters are so back), and spotlight the protest to reclaim the historic site of the Compton's Cafeteria Riot. We also talk about a new interfaith Pride campaign urging faith leaders to show up for LGBTQ+ folks this June.In Am I a Bad Queer?, we get into summer dating fatigue and how to expand your friend group without falling into performative allyship. And in Bad Queer Opinions, a PSA about financially motivated U-Hauling and why your birth chart isn't a free pass for bad behavior.Shoutouts:Kris: Quita Loves Sports - sending love to one of my fav sports content creator. She's created well-researched and produced content for years now. Follow her on Youtube @QuitaLovesSportsShana: A few weeks ago Kris gave a shoutout to the book 7-10 split by Karmen Lee. I devoured it. It is so good. Filled with queer tension, to lead to (delicious?) descriptions of their intimacy and breaking down walls to better connect with each other. I loved it. Shoutout to @authorkarmenlee Episode notes:1:16 - Queer Urban Dictionary: Lavender marriage + ERE4:50 - Category is: Reclaiming the site of historic Compton's Cafeteria  Protest7:05 - Category is: Recommit to Pride9:40 - Category is: The Queer Ultimatum Season 2 is here16:30 - Category is: WNBA script writers - week 1 recap 30:30 - Am I a Bad Queer?42:30 - Bad Queer Opinions48:32 - ShoutoutsShare your Am I A Bad Queer? hereSupport the showWe are on Patreon!! patreon.com/BadQueersPodcast Subscribe to our Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@BadQueersPodcastSend your Am I A Bad Queer questions to us on our website at https://badqueers.com/ or at badqueers@badqueers.com Follow us @badqueerspod on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram & Tik TokOpening song by Siena Liggins: @sienaligginsLike us? Love us? Leave a review The opinions expressed during this podcast are conversational in nature and expressed only for comedic purposes. Not all of the facts will be correct but we attempt to be as accurate as possible. BQ Media LLC, the hosts, nor any guest host(s) hold no liability over the conversations on this podcast and by using this podcast you understand that it is solely for entertainment purposes. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, parody, scholarship a...

We all know the Great Commission—“Go and make disciples…”—but what is the mandate of the Gospel? In today's Rise Up, Fr. Jonathan Meyer unpacks the deeper command Jesus gives us in John 15: to love one another.   Real love doesn't happen while rushing, multitasking, or checking off a to-do list. It takes time, attention, and presence. If we truly want to live the Gospel, we must slow down, declutter our lives, and spend time with God and with others.  

Have you ever started a new habit or routine, only to suddenly find yourself completely off track? That moment when you realize you've "fallen off the wagon" can trigger a spiral of guilt and self-judgment that makes it even harder to start again. These moments of deviation aren't failures at all, they're essential parts of the change process.   In this episode, I share how to approach these inevitable moments of inconsistency with curiosity instead of judgment. By dropping the entire construct of "the wagon," you can build genuine self-trust that leads to sustainable change. This shift in perspective helps you recover faster from setbacks, and it transforms how you approach growth in your design business altogether.    Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://www.desicreswell.com/135   For the resources mentioned in this episode, click here: https://www.desicreswell.com/resources

On Day 14 of the StoryADay Challenge, how's it going? Perfectly? Oh, you magical unicorn you. For the rest of us, I have some thoughts... 00:00 StoryADay Update - Limit Your Choice, Do Hard Things 04:51 Creating artificial limits for freedom 05:43 Recommit 05:46 Make It Public 06:44 Make It Smaller and More Specific 08:37 Have A Theme 09:24 Commit To The Prompts 10:13 Be There For Yourself Even When Its Uncomfortable 14:05 Quantity vs Quality

The reality of IMMATURITY. Sluggish to hear.Useless to help.Untrained to discern.Recommit to MATURITY.The risk of APOSTASY.The makeup of the visible church. The mission of the church. The covenant children of the church. The warnings in the Word. The line of demarcation… at what point?The grace of pain.

Rescue Society, Not Yacht Club: Sustaining Your YesScripture References: Matthew 20:1-28Sermon Intro: Welcome! Today, reflecting on our church's journey and recent powerful baptisms, we dive into the heart of our mission – not just beholding Jesus, but the "so that" part: seeing the lost found, prodigals return, disciples made, and churches planted. As we look to the future, the crucial question isn't just what we'll do, but how we'll sustain it. How do we avoid "mission creep"? How do we ensure we remain a dynamic "rescue society" and don't slowly drift into becoming a comfortable "yacht club," forgetting why we started? How do we sustain a life of sacrifice and service for decades to come?Key Points:Beware the Yacht Club - What Do You Deserve? (Matt 20:1-16):The Parable of the Vineyard Workers challenges our sense of fairness. Service can breed entitlement ("I worked longer, I deserve more").We must fight this by remembering GRACE. As Christians, we gave up demanding "fair" – we don't want what we truly deserve!Sustaining service means constantly battling entitlement and remembering God's generosity, even when it doesn't seem "fair" by worldly standards. We never deserve more than the privilege of serving God and others.Fuel for the Long Haul - How Do You See God? (Matt 20:17-19):Jesus predicts His own suffering and sacrifice for us.To sustain our service, we must stay connected to how He serves us. Is your focus primarily on what you do for God, or on what He has done and continues to do for you?Remembering His sacrifice, His carrying the burden, His constant work on our behalf is the fuel for sustained missions.Kingdom Values - How Do You Define Greatness? (Matt 20:20-28):The request of Zebedee's sons highlights a worldly definition of greatness (position, power).Jesus redefines greatness: it's service, humility, being last, being a slave. It's "momness."Sustaining our "yes" requires embracing His definition of greatness. Any position or influence is for serving, not being served. Servant leadership isn't an option; it's the only model.Sermon Conclusion: We are committed to remaining a rescue society. This requires actively fighting the drift towards comfort and entitlement. We do this not by trying harder, but by remembering: remembering the grace we didn't deserve, remembering Jesus' immense sacrifice for us (suffering outside the gate to rescue us), and embracing His upside-down definition of greatness. Let's keep going out on rescue missions together.Call to Action: Examine your heart:Where might entitlement be creeping in regarding your service? Ask God to help you see through the lens of grace.Reflect on how Jesus serves you daily. Let gratitude fuel your service.Are you pursuing worldly greatness or Kingdom greatness (service)? Recommit today to being part of the rescue society, choosing sustained sacrifice over comfort, fueled by the love and grace of Jesus. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Monique Stevens is a Leadership and Professional Alignment Coach with over two decades of experience. She believes workplaces should nurture, develop, and inspire all team members to do their best work in ways that honor their individual strengths. Specializing in navigating brave conversations, she helps people at every career stage develop deeper self-awareness and a greater openness to new ways of being.In this summit interview, Monique shares  her most effective marketing strategy: heart-centered email marketing. She explains how shifting her mindset to view email as a way to connect—rather than a task—has transformed her business. By writing weekly, personal, story-driven emails that feel like love letters to her audience, she builds trust and deepens relationships. She emphasizes authenticity, storytelling, and sending direct, personalized messages during launches to genuinely connect with potential clients.To stay in touch and continue learning from Monique, get her FREE Resource: Should I Quit or Recommit? This freebie is a guide and private podcast designed to help you gain clarity when you're at a career crossroads. Through guided reflection and a practical framework, it supports you in deciding whether to reinvest in your current role or explore new opportunities. Join Monique's Email List: www.pivotpointeconsulting.com/contact-1Follow her on Instagram: @moniquesstevensLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/monique-stevens-262b3015Visit her website: www.pivotpointeconsulting.com

Text your questions or comments to us.You missed a day. You broke the streak. You fell off the plan. Now what? what to do when your discipline fails. Because it will. And when it does, most men fold. But not the dangerous ones. We are giving you 4 clear moves to reset fast, re-engage your focus, and make sure your discipline doesn't die where you dropped it.What do you do when your discipline fails or gets derailed?What do you do when your plan didn't pan out?What do you do when you don't get the job done?QOTD: “Discipline isn't about being perfect. It's about being relentless when you're not.”ACTION STEPS:1.IT HAPPENS, ACCEPT AND MOVE ON.Every man hits walls. You're not broken—you're human.Own the failure, don't excuse it.2. RESET FASTER, NOT SOFTERDon't wait until Monday. Don't wait for feelings.Recommit immediately—with one small win today.3. ADAPT STRATEGY, NOT STANDARDSIf the plan failed, pivot. Don't drop the bar.4. DOUBLE DOWN ON ACCOUNTABILITYTell someone. Get accountable. Isolation fuels inconsistency.SOTD: Proverbs 24:16 (ESV) - “For the righteous falls seven times and rises again, but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.”Final Charge “Discipline isn't about never falling. It's about refusing to stay down. Reset. Reload. Execute.”Support the show TDMP SITE: https://dangerousmanpodcast.com/ Grab some DANGEROUS GEAR in our shop https://dangerousmanpodcast.com/shop/ Support the show for as little as $3 a month https://www.buzzsprout.com/2080275/supporters/new Follow us on X for more shenanigans https://twitter.com/TDMPodcast603 Follow us on Instagram for extra shenanigans https://www.instagram.com/thedangerousmanpodcast/ Connect with Matt Fortin & Rory Lawrence Email us at: thedangerousmanpodcast@gmail.com Remember men... Stop trying & start training! Top Men's Podcast for 2024... https://podcasts.feedspot.com/mens_podcasts/

Send us a textWe're excited to bring you this week's episode of The Bo & Luke Show, where we had the pleasure of chatting with Michael Price, a seasoned healthcare executive and a man of profound faith. Michael's journey is both inspiring and enlightening, and we can't wait to share it with you.Here's what you'll discover in this episode:A Journey of Resilience: Michael opens up about his personal struggles with depression and his transformative journey that began two decades ago. He shares his experience and the divine intervention that played a pivotal role in guiding him back to a path of hope and purpose.Faith-Based Leadership: Learn how Michael integrates his faith into his professional life, fostering environments of respect, kindness, and servant leadership. His approach shows that being a faith-driven leader can create a compassionate and highly effective workplace.Four R's to Recenter Your Life: Michael introduces us to his powerful strategy for dealing with stress and challenges: Rest, Reset, Recharge, and Recommit. Discover how these principles can transform your approach to personal and professional obstacles.The Importance of Authenticity: Michael emphasizes the value of being your true self and the strength found in authenticity. He shares how embracing who you are cannot only lead to personal growth but also empower those around you.Michael's story is a testament to the power of faith and perseverance, and it's filled with insights that resonate deeply with our motto: Be Better, Know Better, Do Better.We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed recording it! Stay inspired and keep striving to be the best version of yourself.Blessings, Bo & Luke

Spring is the perfect time to reset, refresh, and recommit to your health journey. In this episode, I talk about how spring is the perfect time for a fresh start. With longer days and warmer weather, it's easier to shake off old habits and refocus on health goals. I discuss practical steps to reset, like reevaluating goals, spring-cleaning the pantry, getting outdoors for movement, staying hydrated, and improving sleep. I also share a seven-day challenge to jumpstart healthy habits and emphasize the importance of mindset, accountability, and finding joy in the journey.  Ready to shake off the winter slump and refresh your health goals? Tune in now for simple, actionable tips to spring into a healthier you!   Episode Highlights: Why spring is the perfect time to reset your health goals The benefits of longer days and warmer weather for motivation Simple strategies to refresh your habits The importance of outdoor movement and creative ways to stay active Hydration tips and how to boost your water intake effortlessly A seven-day spring challenge to jumpstart healthy habits The power of mindset shifts in overcoming barriers to success How accountability and support can help you stay on track Connect with Dr. Alicia Shelly: Website | drshellymd.com Facebook | www.facebook.com/drshellymd Instagram | @drshellymd Linked In | www.linkedin.com/in/drshellymd Twitter | @drshellymd About Dr. Alicia Shelly Dr. Alicia Shelly was raised in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, OH.  Dr. Shelly has been practicing Primary Care and Obesity medicine since 2014.  In 2017, she became a Diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She is the lead physician at the Wellstar Medical Center Douglasville. She started a weekly podcast & Youtube channel entitled Back on Track: Achieving Healthy Weight loss,  where she discusses how to get on track and stay on track with your weight loss journey. She has spoken for numerous local and national organizations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, and the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons. She has been featured on CNN, Fox 5 News, Bruce St. James Radio show, Upscale magazine, and Shape.com. She was named an honoree of the 2021 Atlanta Business Chronicle's 40 under 40 award. She also is a collaborating author for the, “Made for More: Physician Entrepreneurs who Live Life and Practice Medicine on their own terms''.   Resources: FREE! Discover the 5 Reasons Your Weight-Loss Journey Has Gotten Derailed (And How To Get Back On Track!)

I'm re-sharing another one of my most popular episodes today and I know this is going to serve you no matter where you're at in business right now. We all have challenging seasons in business so this episode is all about how to navigate those times and still make decisions from a place of abundance when you're in the thick of it.Whether you've heard this one already or this is your first time, I believe this is really pertinent to anyone in business right now. Enjoy...It's launch season again! If you're like 99% of my clients, you're likely in the thick of a launch or a scale in some way right now. We tend to find that February to May is a busy season in business each year, and so I wanted to address something that every business owner should know more about: making abundant decisions when business isn't going so well. Every entrepreneur faces challenging seasons at some stage in business. There are failed launches, low sales and generally just difficult moments in their business journey. And while it's easy to sink down into the fear, I believe experiencing so-called failures is often the thing that propels you forward most in your business so you can course-correct to your biggest months, growth and biggest scale.Today, I share with you the step-by-step process I use to help navigate these situations and make decisions that support growth, abundance and long-term success. Sitting in the ShitGive yourself the space to sit in the negative feelings for a moment. It's okay to acknowledge and feel the disappointment, frustration or fear that comes with a challenging situation. Toxic positivity would tell us to override those emotions in our body, however that doesn't help us move forward. We need to embrace and process our feelings to make room for growth and abundance.Coming back to GratitudeOnce we've sat with our emotions, it's time to recalibrate back to the frequency of gratitude. Gratitude is the highest frequency we can be in when it comes to decision making and creating abundance. By shifting our focus to gratitude, we tap into our power and gain a fresh perspective that supports making decisions from a place of abundance.Recommit to Your GoalsIt's now time to re-anchor ourselves to our goals. Sometimes, a disappointing situation can make us doubt our capabilities or question the viability of our goals. But by staying focused on our goals and recommitting to them, we reaffirm that we're still in the game. We must remind ourselves of our power and take the necessary steps to show up for what we want to achieve.Taking Aligned ActionFinally, we need to take action based on our goals and the frequency we've recalibrated to, rather than being driven by the negative stories we tell ourselves. Making decisions rooted in scarcity or protection only hinders our growth and expansion. Instead, we need to trust ourselves, take risks and move forward despite the discomfort. I encourage you to bookmark this episode for the next time you're going through any kind of challenge and need something to come back to that feels grounding and stabilising. Remember, when times get tough, stay anchored to your vision and keep going despite the fear - I promise you'll come out the other side stronger and more capable of growing your business than ever!LINKSResources mentioned:  FREE MasterclassDM me the word "Mastermind" on Instagram to find out about the Scalable Freedom MastermindThe FREE Mastermind Launch PlaybookConnect with Ellie: Website:         https://www.ellieswift.com/Instagram:     @elliehswiftFacebook Group:     www.facebook.com/groups/shineonsocialellieswift/

Recommit. Realign. Reignite with the NAACP Nashville Branch in 2025. We do Not have the luxury of waiting to follow the blueprint that our ancestors gave us to organize and combat the attack on our freedom. This episode highlights multiple areas of intrest and programming within the NAACP that you can be apart in these chaotic times.

Read Online Jesus came to Galilee proclaiming the Gospel of God: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” Mark 1:14–15We have now completed our Advent and Christmas Seasons, and thus we begin the liturgical season of “Ordinary Time.” Ordinary Time must be lived in our lives in both an ordinary and extraordinary way.First of all, we begin this liturgical season with an extraordinary calling from God. In the Gospel passage above, Jesus begins His public ministry by proclaiming that “The Kingdom of God is at hand.” But He then goes on to state that, as a result of the new presence of the Kingdom of God, we must “repent” and “believe.”It's important to understand that the Incarnation, which we especially celebrated in Advent and Christmas, changed the world forever. Now that God had united Himself with human nature in the Person of Jesus Christ, God's new Kingdom of grace and mercy was at hand. Our world and our lives are changed because of what God did. And as Jesus began His public ministry, He begins to inform us through His preaching of this new reality.The public ministry of Jesus, as it is transmitted to us through the inspired Word of the Gospels, presents to us the very Person of God and the foundation of His new Kingdom of grace and mercy. It presents us with the extraordinary calling of holiness of life and an unwavering and radical commitment to following Christ. Thus, as we begin Ordinary Time, it's good to be reminded of our duty to immerse ourselves in the message of the Gospel and to respond to it without reserve.But this calling to an extraordinary way of life must ultimately become ordinary. In other words, our radical calling to follow Christ must become who we are. We must see the “extraordinary” as our “ordinary” duty in life. Reflect, today, upon the beginning of this new liturgical season. Use it as an opportunity to remind yourself of the importance of both daily studying and prayerfully pondering the public ministry of Jesus and all He taught. Recommit yourself to a faithful reading of the Gospel so that it becomes an ordinary part of your daily life. My precious Jesus, I thank You for all You have spoken and revealed to us through Your public ministry. Strengthen me during this new liturgical season of Ordinary Time to devote myself to the reading of Your holy Word, so that all that You have taught us becomes an ordinary part of my daily life. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured image above: Sermon on the Mount By Carl Bloch, via Wikimedia Commons

Welcome to The Chris LoCurto Show! As we kick off the new year, instead of chasing new strategies, let's focus on resetting and recommitting to the essentials that drive success.In this episode, I'm sharing actionable steps to help you align your team, elevate your leadership, and make 2025 your strongest year yet. Let's dive in!Recommit to Discipline in Leadership (00:01:20)Consistency is key. Reset your meeting structures to align your team, ensure accountability, and boost productivity. Examples of effective meetings are shared.Get Out of the Leadership Crazy Cycle (00:05:27)Stop firefighting and start delegating effectively. Tools like the delegation matrix can help you focus on what truly matters.Next-Level Leadership LIVE Event 2025 (00:08:57)Join us April 2-4 for a transformative leadership event. Learn strategies to lead smarter, reclaim your personal life, and connect with like-minded leaders.Engage with Your Business's Financial Health (00:13:40)Dive into your financials! Regularly reviewing your P&L statements, budgets, and forecasts is crucial for making informed decisions.Reevaluate Your Team Communication (00:17:24)Clear expectations and consistent communication prevent accountability gaps. Regular one-on-ones help align your team with your goals.Focus on Accountability and Ownership (00:21:22)Tough conversations become easier with strong accountability. KRAs provide clarity and measurable results to keep your team on track.Action Items (00:25:05)Audit your leadership practices, hold regular meetings, commit to financial reviews, and delegate strategically. Start small and build momentum.Additional Resources (00:27:20)Dive deeper with episodes:532 | Three Rules for Leading Effective Meetings430 | Building Predictability Into Your Business Finances – Part 1120 | KRA: The What, The Why, and The How of Key Result Area523 | How To Kill The Leadership Crazy CycleReflect on one area where you can reset and recommit. Let's lead boldly into 2025!

As we look ahead to 2025, it's crucial for coaches to reflect on their progress and realign their marketing goals. In this episode, Danielle R. Harris explores how to recommit to your marketing strategy by embracing a new identity. You'll discover practical steps to create an identity-based strategy and the importance of support systems in maintaining your commitment. In this episode, you'll hear: Understanding the cycle of recommitment and burnout. Crafting an identity that supports your goals. Practical questions to guide your strategy. The role of peer groups and coaching in staying committed. Register For The Free 2025 Marketing Strategy Session - January 15, 2025 To learn more about how the marketing and messaging program The Blueprint can help you get more leads and create a deeper relationship with your audience, CLICK HERE to book a call. And if you need help getting unstuck in your business, book A 90 Minute Momentum Call Want more Marketing That Works? Sign up for the newsletter for weekly tips and strategies. Follow on Instagram for more insights and inspiration at @Danielle.R.Harris

== Series: Standalone Speaker: Pastor Doyle Surratt Date: January 5th, 2025

Welcome to 2025!

In this episode, we reflect on their journey through marriage, the transitions of life, and the importance of gratitude and personal growth within a relationship. We discuss the purpose of marriage, emphasizing shared experiences and emotional connections, and offer practical advice for recommitting to each other as they approach the new year.Takeaways:Gratitude enhances the joy in marriage.Marriage is about creating a shared meaningful life.Personal growth is a key aspect of marriage.Every relationship goes through different versions.Small moments contribute significantly to a relationship's health.Communication is essential for understanding each other.Forgiveness is crucial for moving forward in a relationship.Expressing appreciation can transform a relationship.Facing challenges together strengthens the bond.Recommitting to each other can revitalize a marriage.Next Steps:For more practical tools and tips, follow Robert and Sharla on Instagram, and leave a review if this episode resonated with you.

Read OnlineAnd their eyes were opened. Jesus warned them sternly, “See that no one knows about this.” But they went out and spread word of him through all that land. Matthew 9:30–31Who is Jesus? This question is much more easily answered today than it was at the time Jesus walked the Earth. Today we are blessed with countless saints who have gone before us who have prayerfully and intelligently taught much about the person of Jesus. We know Him to be God, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity, the Savior of the World, the promised Messiah, the Sacrificial Lamb and so much more.The Gospel above comes from the conclusion of the miracle in which Jesus healed two blind men. These men were overwhelmed with their cure, and their emotion overtook them. Jesus instructed them to “See that no one knows about this” miraculous healing. But their excitement could not be contained. It's not that they were intentionally disobedient to Jesus; rather, they did not know how else to express their sincere gratitude other than to tell others about what Jesus had done.One reason Jesus told them not to tell others about Him is because Jesus knew they did not fully understand Who He was. He knew that their testimony about Him would fail to present Him in the way that was most truthful. He was the Lamb of God. The Savior. The Messiah. The Sacrificial Lamb. He was the One Who came into this world to redeem us by the shedding of His blood. Many of the people, however, wanted a nationalistic “messiah” or a miracle worker alone. They wanted one who would save them from political oppression and make them a great earthly nation. But this was not Jesus' mission.Oftentimes we can also fall into the trap of misunderstanding Who Jesus is and Who He wants to be in our lives. We can want a “god” who will save us only from our daily struggles, injustices and temporal difficulties. We can want a “god” who acts in accord with our will and not vice versa. We want a “god” who will heal us and free us of every earthly burden. But Jesus taught clearly throughout His life that He would suffer and die. He taught us that we must take up our own crosses and follow Him. And He taught us that we are to die, embrace suffering, offer mercy, turn the other cheek, and find our glory in that which the world will never understand.Reflect, today, upon whether Jesus would caution you about speaking too loudly about your vision of Who He is. Do you struggle with presenting a “god” who is not actually God? Or have you come to know the very Person of Christ our Lord to such an extent that you are able to give witness to Him Who died. Do you boast only in the Cross? Do you proclaim Christ crucified and preach only the deepest wisdom of humility, mercy and sacrifice? Recommit yourself to a true proclamation of Christ, setting aside any and all confused images of our saving God.My true and saving Lord, I commit myself to You and pray that I will come to know and love You as You are. Give me the eyes I need to see You and the mind and heart I need to know and love You. Remove from me any false vision of Who You are and replace within me a true knowledge of You, my Lord. As I come to know You, I offer myself to You so that You may use me to proclaim Your greatness to all. Jesus, I trust in You.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Featured images above: Christ Healing the Blind Man, via flickr

The best and most authentic team and organizational cultures step back and recommit to the future they are aiming to create. What culture commitment questions should we be talking about? Tired of empty promises in your team or organization? In this episode of The Thermostat, leadership expert Jason V. Barger explores the power of "culture commitments" and how to actually back them up with action. Discover how to: Recommit to your team and create a culture of accountability Define your values and translate them into concrete behaviors Overcome obstacles and foster a positive environment Inspire your team to achieve shared goals Jason, a renowned speaker and author, shares valuable insights from his years of experience working with top companies. Don't miss this episode if you're ready to build a stronger, more successful team! Tune in now and ignite your leadership potential! Please rate and review the podcast to help amplify these messages to others! For full show notes visit https://jasonvbarger.com/podcast/culture-commitments/ Jason Barger is a husband, father, speaker, and author who is passionate about business leadership and corporate culture. He believes that corporate culture is the "thermostat" of an organization, and that it can be used to drive performance, innovation, and engagement. The show features interviews with business leaders from a variety of industries, as well as solo episodes where Barger shares his own insights and advice. Subscribe to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonVBarger Make Your 2024 Effective!  Book Jason with your team at https://www.jasonvbarger.com Like or Follow Jason