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Send us Fan MailIs work simply a necessary burden, or is it something much more? In this episode, we sit down with Jeremy Pietrocini from RECREATE to explore God's design for work and why it matters more than we often realize.Many people view work as a consequence of the Fall, but Scripture tells a different story. Before sin entered the world, God gave humanity meaningful work in the Garden of Eden. Work was part of His original design—an opportunity to create, cultivate, steward, and partner with Him in bringing order and flourishing to the world.So why does work feel so difficult, frustrating, and exhausting at times? Jeremy helps us understand the difference between work itself and the curse that affected it after the Fall. Together, we discuss purpose, calling, identity, and how our relationship with work impacts our emotional, spiritual, and relational health.Whether you're thriving in your vocation, struggling to find meaning in your job, or wondering how faith connects to your everyday work, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to see work through a biblical lens.Join us as we discover that work isn't just what we do—it's part of who God created us to be.https://www.recreatework.com/ A 4-day, in-person program designed for ministry leaders, individuals, and couples seeking a more specialized and focused experience.The assessment and therapy process utilizes robust psychological testing and intensive outpatient counseling to provide mental health support for challenges, including burnout, grief, moral failure, relationship conflict, anxiety, depression, and trauma.https://emerge.org/intensives/ Mental Health Therapists... Apply today at emerge.org/careers and join us in the battle to help people find freedom and rest... Emerge.org - "You Don't Have to Walk Alone" Support the showContact Us:Email the show: experience@emerge.orgEmerge.orgfacebook.com/EmergeCounselingMinistriesThank you for listening, sharing, and praying for our podcast!Support the ExEm podcast by clicking here:https://www.buzzsprout.com/882700/support

Get Off The Fence Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13 Episode Summary Opening with a hilarious skit about Earl literally sitting on a fence while trying to decide which side to be on (with the threat of Granny Browder looming), Pastor Michael addresses the spiritual fence-sitting that keeps people from committing to Jesus. Through 1 John, he challenges why anyone would hesitate when God has clearly spoken about His Son. Key Points – We trust human witnesses all the time (doctors, weather reports, history books), so God's witness is surely greater and more trustworthy – Claiming to keep an open mind while refusing to believe what's right in front of you isn't careful consideration - it's willful rejection – Believing in Jesus means the testimony moves inside you and changes you - you can't truly know Jesus without being transformed – Refusing to believe what God plainly tells us about Jesus is the same as calling God a liar – Eternal life isn't earned through effort or religious performance but given to those who have the Son - it's relational, not transactional – Assurance of salvation isn't based on feeling confident or victorious but on believing you belong to Jesus through the witness of God – Challenging times don't create faith weakness - they reveal it and strengthen it, like climbing stairs reveals cardiovascular weakness and builds strength Main Takeaway Why sit on the fence when God has spoken? Once you know the truth, you have to get down and make a choice. Continuing to sit on the fence becomes dishonest unbelief, not neutrality. God has testified that "he who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son does not have life." Eternal life begins now and reaches fullness in Heaven - it's purpose, peace, strength, renewal, and hope that even death can't take away. At some point, when God has spoken and your next breath isn't promised, you can't keep sitting on the fence. Memorable Quotes – "Why sit on the fence when God Has Spoken?" – "When God has spoken, and we have heard, how can we keep sitting on the fence?" – "Calling God a liar, because he has not believed the testimony that God has given." – "Eternal life is given to those who have The Son." – "Everyone exists, but not everyone has life." – "Sitting on the fence doesn't keep the peace, it just gives both sides something to complain about." – "Sometimes not deciding is a decision. Life will decide for you." Reflection Question Are you sitting on the fence about Jesus, thinking you have plenty of time to decide? What's really keeping you from getting down and committing - fear, pride, unwillingness to change, or something else? Tune in to hear the delightful skit about Earl sitting on a fence with his "hindquarters sawed in half," Jed's warnings about Granny Browder, and Earl's concern about being judged by cows, plus the powerful truth that assurance of salvation isn't about never struggling but about knowing you belong. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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The One Who Holds it All Together Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Colossians 1:15-17 (NLT) Episode Summary On a 5th Sunday family service, Pastor Michael invites kids up to conduct magnetic experiments while challenging the false idea that you can't love science AND love Jesus. Through Colossians 1:15-17, he reveals that Jesus is the Cosmic Painter and Eternal Engineer behind everything science studies, and that the same Jesus who holds atoms together can hold our lives together. Key Points – Invisible doesn't mean imaginary - just like we can't see magnetic force but can see what it does, we can't see God but can see what He does – Jesus is the visible image of the invisible God - He shows us what God is like in His heart and character by showing love to the forgotten, outcasts, and broken – Jesus created everything visible and invisible - all stars, atoms, molecules, light, matter, energy, space, time, and spiritual powers in the heavenly realms – "Firstborn" doesn't mean born first but first in rank, honor, authority, and supremacy - Jesus has real authority over galaxies and gravity, atoms and angels – Jesus holds all creation together - protons in atoms should repel each other and collapse, but they don't because Jesus sustains the laws that hold creation stable – The Same Jesus who holds the universe together can hold families together, hold our hearts together, and hold us when we're scared, grieving, or falling apart Main Takeaway Jesus made it all, Jesus owns it all, Jesus holds it all together. Science and faith aren't enemies - explaining how something works proves the brilliance of the designer, not that the designer doesn't exist. The more we learn about how the world works, the more we should praise God for making such an amazing world. When life feels like it's falling apart, remember that the Creator of Life is strong enough to hold you together. Memorable Quotes – "Jesus made it all, Jesus owns it all, Jesus holds it all together." – "Invisible doesn't mean imaginary." – "Science shows us how. Faith shows us Who." – "Science doesn't make God smaller. It shows us more and more how BIG He Is!" – "Jesus loves us and laid down His Life for us. And then He Rose Again, because The Creator of Life can't be conquered by death." – "The Same Jesus Who Holds the universe together can help us hold it together." – "If you're turning your heart toward Jesus, He attracts you. If you're turning away, you resist His Love." Reflection Question What parts of your life feel like they're falling apart? Are you willing to trust the One who holds atoms together with holding your heart, your family, and your future together? Tune in to hear the interactive magnetic experiments with kids, why spilled milk never spells out the meaning of life (proving accidents make messes, not masterpieces), the explanation of why atoms don't blow apart, and why Pastor Michael is excited about Vacation Bible School's "Glad Scientist" theme. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

When Life Leaves You Guessing Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:6-8 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with relatable grocery store struggles - from bringing a TI-80 graphing calculator to calculate the cost per cracker, to Robot Karen declaring "unexpected item in the bagging area." Through 1 John's teaching about three witnesses (Water, Blood, Spirit), he reveals that while life constantly leaves us guessing about so many things, we never have to guess about Jesus. Key Points – The Water (Jesus's baptism) reveals Jesus as the Beloved Son of God who came to save us - He stood where sinners stand, not because He needed repentance but because He stands with sinners – The Blood (Jesus's death) wasn't just an example or symbol but atonement and redemption - the Cross is salvational, not just inspirational – The Holy Spirit is the living witness who continues to bear witness now through transformed lives - doctrine can be argued, but changed lives are harder to dispute – Some ancient manuscripts include verse 7 and some don't, but this shouldn't weaken faith - it shows how meticulously Scripture has been preserved and scrutinized – The human problem isn't lack of information but resistance to God - the Spirit opens eyes and always points us to Jesus, not ourselves – Three witnesses agree: The Water says "Look at Jesus," The Blood says "Look at Jesus," The Spirit says "Look at Jesus" Main Takeaway Life leaves us guessing, but we never have to guess about Jesus. We guess about groceries, which checkout line is fastest, and whether that pulled pork is still good - but some things are too important to guess about. Deep spiritual questions about identity, purpose, suffering, and eternity ache within us. The world offers guesses, but God gives witnesses. Your safety doesn't depend on understanding the bridge but on the bridge's strength to hold you. Feelings change, circumstances change, but you never have to guess about Jesus. Memorable Quotes – "Life leaves us guessing, but we never have to guess about Jesus." – "At His Baptism, Jesus stood where sinners stand. At His Crucifixion, Jesus stood where sinners deserve to stand." – "One of the most powerful witnesses to the reality of Jesus is that your life used to be one way, and now it is another way." – "The Water says 'Look at Jesus.' The Blood says 'Look at Jesus.' The Spirit says 'Look at Jesus.'" Reflection Question What are you guessing about in life right now - relationships, work, parenting, your future? Are you willing to stop trusting guesses and start trusting the witnesses that all point to Jesus? Tune in to hear hilarious grocery store stories including Robot Karen judging your honey buns, the Rain Man of ramen noodles with his TI-80 calculator, the terrifying moment your debit card gets declined, and why Pastor Michael is an impatient introvert who crossed the Mile High Bridge as a four-year-old. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Anthony has spoken in the past about what Mark Walter wants to do with the Lakers and, with that process now underway, he brings in Yaron Weitzman (Yahoo!) to detail its early stages -- which don't seem to be going as well as everyone would like.

When You Don't Feel Victorious Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with a hilarious "Victorious Living Hotline" skit where "Destiny" tells him he should stop struggling and just "speak in faith" instead of being honest. Through 1 John's teaching about overcomers, he dismantles toxic positivity Christianity that says real believers never feel overwhelmed, revealing that being an overcomer isn't about never feeling overcome but about the world never finally taking you from Jesus. Key Points – Overcomers aren't self-made, they're born - the starting point of victory is faith in Jesus, not willpower, mental toughness, or can-do attitude – Church culture says "if you struggle, something's wrong with your faith," but Biblical victory says "because you belong to Jesus, struggle doesn't get the final word" – Loving God, loving people, and obeying God's commands can't be separated - you don't get to pick which parts of discipleship you want – God's commandments aren't chains from a tyrant but guardrails from a Father keeping you from wrecking your life – "The world" means the fallen system opposed to God that tries to sell the lie that God is holding out on you and sin will satisfy – Faith isn't believing harder or digging deeper - it's a trembling child gripping a parent's hand, a weary traveler welcomed home, a drowning man clinging to a life preserver Main Takeaway An overcomer is not someone who never feels overcome by the world; an overcomer is someone the world cannot finally take from Jesus. You won't always feel victorious - some days you'll be one spilled coffee away from losing your marbles. Weariness doesn't mean the world has won, and struggle doesn't mean your faith is fake. The question isn't "Do I feel like a champ?" but "Do I believe in Christ?" Jesus already overcame sin, Satan, and death on your behalf. Memorable Quotes – "An overcomer is not someone who never feels overcome by the world; an overcomer is someone the world cannot finally take from Jesus." – "Church culture says 'if you struggle, something must be wrong with your faith.' Biblical victory says 'because you belong to Jesus, struggle doesn't get the final word.'" – "The world says freedom is doing whatever you want. Jesus says freedom is being rescued from the wants that were controlling you and destroying you." – "Being an overcomer isn't a feeling. It's resting in the victory that Jesus already won." – "If you struggle, my faith must not be real? No. The problem is your definition of overcoming." – "Weariness doesn't mean the world has won." Reflection Question Have you been believing the lie that if you were a "real overcomer" you'd never feel overwhelmed? Are you willing to bring your weariness, anxiety, and discouragement back to Jesus instead of pretending everything is fine? Tune in to hear the delightful Victorious Living Hotline skit where Destiny says "We don't say anxious, we say 'between praise reports,'" why bringing a store-bought pie to the church potluck and claiming it's yours is like "speaking in faith," and Pastor Michael's vulnerability about feeling like an impostor who doesn't have what it takes. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

If the death cult of predatory capitalism is based on money as the commodification of suffering (which it is) - how do we create a monetary system that encourages people to help each other, to create communities of place, purpose and passion that are genuinely supportive and to invest where trust and hope lead, rather than simply the hoarding of ever-increasing amounts of value? Stef Kuypers is an astonishing individual. He taught himself coding at age 14 and moved into a career in IT -  but he's a complete polymath and, after working the fields of creative thinking, improvisation, and business interventions, he took a deep dive into economics, monetary systems, complexity theory and human behaviour. Today he researches how monetary systems influence both our individual behavior and how it affects the way we organize our society. He's creator of the Sustainable Money Model and works for Happonomy in Belgium. He's also aware that we don't just need a system that will work differently, we need to find ways to help people transcend the inner blocks that tell us the existing system is the only one that can work and anything else is unrealistic. So, as an avid gamer online and on tabletops, he's devised board games that help people to experience what it's like to live in worlds that work differently.  And if you or anyone listening is associated with any kinds of games companies, please let us know - because regenerative gaming that models regenerative ways of living has to be one of the ways forward. That apart, we explored many routes to money and how we might handle it differently - enjoy! LinksStef on LinkedInStef's Tedx Antwerp Talk Stef's Tedx Youth TalkStef on Economy 2.0Papers on ResearchGate.netPaper on the Sustainable Money Model Paper on Computational Analysis of post-keynesian monetary systems Paper on decoupling economic health from growth —About Accidental Gods—We offer three strands all rooted in the same soil, drawing from the same river: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass Our next Open Gathering offered as part of our Accidental Gods Programme is 'FALLING IN LOVE WITH LIFE' which will run on Sunday 17th May 2026 from 16:00 - 20:00 GMT - details are here. You don't have to be a member of Accidental Gods - but if you are, all Gatherings are half price.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are hereManda and Louise both offer one-to-one Mentoring Calls.  Manda is fully booked just now, but if you'd like to contact Louise, details are here.

Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mama's Boys and the Meaning of Greatness Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Matthew 20:20-23 Episode Summary Happy Mother's Day! Pastor Michael opens Mother's Day with a hilarious story about three brothers competing with gifts for Mama - a mansion, a luxury SUV with driver, and a Bible-quoting parrot (which she ate). Through Salome's request for her sons James and John to sit at Jesus's right and left, he reveals how we misunderstand success, wanting seats at the table when Jesus calls us to surrender our lives. Key Points – Salome wasn't shallow or overbearing but a devoted disciple who misunderstood Kingdom success, wanting her boys close to power and glory – The "cup" Jesus spoke of wasn't sweet tea but destiny - suffering, sacrifice, and total surrender to God's will, even through pain – When Jesus asked if they could drink His cup, He was asking if they'd share the cost, not just the honor – James and John said "We are able" with no hesitation and no clue, like a deer thinking it can cross the road at the last second – We do the same - saying "Lord, I trust You" until the layoff, diagnosis, or betrayal comes, claiming we'll follow anywhere until it's uncomfortable – The most successful people in God's Kingdom may never be famous but love well, serve quietly, stay faithful, and don't bail when obedience costs Main Takeaway The world says success is a seat at the table; Jesus shows success is a surrendered life. If God handles the seating chart, we don't have to worry about where we sit - our responsibility is faithfulness, not status. The world asks "How high did you climb?" Jesus asks "Did you follow Me?" Success in God's Kingdom isn't about thrones but about the cup - submission to God's will even when it costs everything. Memorable Quotes – "The world says success is a seat at the table; Jesus shows success is a surrendered life." – "If God handles the seating chart, I don't have to worry about where I sit." – "The world asks, 'How high did you climb?' Jesus asks, 'Did you follow Me?'" – "They wanted to be close to Jesus when it meant honor. But would they still want it when it meant sacrifice?" Reflection Question Are you trusting God even when He gives you a cup instead of a seat? When life doesn't line up with your expectations, do you whine or surrender, saying "Lord, Your Will Be Done"? Tune in to hear the delightful story about the Bible-quoting parrot that became Sunday dinner, Pastor Michael's vulnerability about spending years trying to prove he was good enough, and why faithful motherhood's greatest moments happen far from the spotlight in prayers nobody hears and tears nobody sees. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Have you ever noticed yourself repeating the same painful patterns your parents modeled — even when you're actively trying to heal? In this episode, Danny and Ellie explore the surprising ways we unconsciously recreate childhood trauma in our adult lives.Danny shares a powerful personal realization: after years of dedicated inner work, he had slowly begun self-abandoning — dismissing his triggers, running programs of avoidance, and burying himself in responsibilities. The big question, why?In this episode you'll learn:How unprocessed childhood wounds show up in your everyday life (even in a clogged sink)Why "I don't have time" is often just avoidance in disguiseThe difference between working at the energetic level vs. just changing behaviorHow to become the "mystical parent" your inner child has always neededWhy taking responsibility for yourself is the first step into your own power and divinityWhether you're new to inner child work or years into your healing journey, this episode is a reminder to stop dismissing the small moments — because they're never really about what they seem to be on the surface.Interested in doing this work yourself? Join us for a free student enrollment meeting at Masters of Self University. Book your spot using the link below:  https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/university-enrollmentThe Masters of Self University PODCAST is your highest source of Sacred Truth and Universal Wisdom, offered by Rachel Fiori, mystical teacher, psycho-energetic healer, & CEO. Join our journey of soul transformation with hosts Ellie Lee, Danny Morley, and the rest of our amazing Certified Mystical Coaches of Oneness™.Masters of Self University:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mastersofselfuniversity.com/⁠⁠Rachel's Book on Amazon:  ⁠https://shorturl.at/hkyLRJoin Our Free Discord Community:  ⁠https://www.mastersofselfuniversity.com/resources#discord⁠Ellie's Social Media:   ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@ellieyjlee⁠⁠⁠⁠  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ellieyjlee⁠⁠⁠⁠Danny's Social Media:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dannyfmorley  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyfmorley  www.youtube.com/@DannyfMorleyLike, subscribe, comment, and share. See you next time.

We're welcoming Dan Kysor back to the program. You may remember when I interviewed Dan on a previous episode back in the early 2010's. Dan's here to talk about a brand-new book he just wrote and published. The book covers the diverse landscape of accessible fitness and leisure for the blind and visually impaired.  For more info related to this week's show, go to: https://speakingoutfortheblind.weebly.com/list-of-episodes-and-show-news/for-more-information-episode-386-recreate-yourself Ways to Connect to Speaking Out for the Blind  Amazon Alexa enabled device (RECOMMENDED) “Alexa, Ask ACB Media to play Media 1”. (1 = stream number). PC / browser access (RECOMMENDED):  Visit acbmedia.org at http://www.acbmedia.org/1 (1 = stream number). The site has a built-in media player and there is no need to install or use a media player on your device. Hit the play button and the stream will begin playing immediately. Smart device Access (RECOMMENDED):  Download “ACB Link” from your app store. Find “Radio” along the bottom of the screen, then “Menu” in the top left corner. Select “Live Streams” and then choose “ACB Media 1 - Mainstream.” Double tap the play button. Victor Reader Stream Access: Navigate to “Internet radio library” in the “online bookshelf”. Locate the Humanware playlist. From the playlist, select ACB Media 1 (1 = stream number) and hit play. Alternate Dial-In access  Dial 1 (518) 906-1820. Listen to the menu prompts and press 1.  IMPORTANT NOTE The ACB Radio Tuner is no longer supported. If you used the tuner in the past, you may access all ACB Media streams from acbmedia.org (see above) If you are using alternate ways to access ACB Media streams than those above (such as Tune In or Winamp using acbradio.org URL's, we kindly ask that you use one of the methods above.   Facebook page is at Speaking Out for the Blind and X (formerly Twitter) page is at SpeakOutfortheBlind (you may also access this at SpeakOutBlind).

Love Leaves a Mark Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:18-21 Episode Summary Pastor Michael shares a moving story about scratching his dad's new red Chevy at age fourteen and discovering grace instead of punishment - a mark that stayed on both the truck and his heart. Through 1 John's teaching on love, he reveals three marks that God's love leaves: on your fear (casting it out), on your heart (because He loved first), and on your relationships (showing you can't love God without loving people). Key Points – Perfect love casts out fear of judgment - when God's love gets hold of your heart, you stop living like a defendant in trial and start living like a secure son or daughter – If your position before God is based on your performance, you're in deep trouble because you can't keep it up indefinitely – Fear for a Christian isn't a sign God doesn't love you, but that your understanding of love needs to mature and grow up – We love because God loved first while we were still sinners - our love isn't the match that lights God's candle, God's love is the blazing sun – Your love for God isn't performance to be accepted but response to love poured out - you can't pour from an empty pot – If you say you love God but don't love people, you're a liar - show me by how you relate to people, don't just tell me Main Takeaway Love leaves a mark. You can't be touched by God's Love without having God's fingerprints on your life. When your life is marked by God's Love, you'll leave a mark on others. God's love marks your fear (transforming it from "God's gonna get me" to "God's got me"), marks your heart (because He loved first, not waiting for you to be lovable), and marks your relationships (showing the world you truly know God). The deepest marks in life come from people who said they loved you - make sure yours reflect God's love. Memorable Quotes – "Love leaves a mark." – "You can't be touched by the Love of God without having God's fingerprints on your life." – "Your perspective goes from 'God's gonna get me' to 'God's got me.'" – "God's love for you isn't based on what you can do; it's rooted in what Jesus has already done." – "Don't tell me you love God. Show me by the way you relate to people." – "You don't have to earn what Jesus has already paid for." Reflection Question What marks has God's love left on you - has it transformed your fear, filled your heart, and changed your relationships? Are you leaving marks of God's love on others, or are people experiencing marks of hurt and hypocrisy? Tune in to hear the touching story about scratching Dad's new red Chevy and discovering grace, why unsweetened tea at a cookout is social judgment, the rescue dog analogy about learning to trust real love, and Pastor Michael's challenge that you can't claim to love God while refusing to love people you can see. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Sasser (Sass) and Laura Kate Yarbrough to discuss a pivotal shift in the church: moving beyond traditional "drop-off" youth and children's programs toward a comprehensive parent and family ministry. We explore how to equip exhausted parents, build relational safety nets, and create sustainable systems for family discipleship that last beyond Sunday morning. The Philosophy: Relationship Over Content A recurring theme throughout the conversation is that while teaching is important, the connection between a parent and a child should be a priority for developing faith. Connection Over Content: Children and teenagers are often overwhelmed with information. What they crave most is a meaningful connection with the adults in their lives. The Safety Net of Faith: Modeling faith is not about showing a perfect, struggle-free life. It is about showing children that when life is shaky, The Holy Spirit is a dependable source of structure and strength. The Goal of Presence: For any kind of mentor, simply being present and connected can be very powerful. It allows children to see a way of living that makes them want to follow Jesus. Redefining the Model: Whole Family Ministry "Parents have subcontracted the spiritual lives of their kids to the church" — Chap Clark Chris Sasser challenges the traditional "Next Gen" label, suggesting it can unintentionally narrow a church's focus only to young people rather than the ecosystem that supports them. Chris instead advocates that our next gen ministries should instead focus on catering to the whole family. Foundational (Kids): Introducing the basics of faith. Engaging (Teens): Helping students begin to own their faith personally. Practical (Parents and Grandparents): Giving parents the confidence and tools to lead spiritually at home. Practical Tools for Parent Engagement Laura Kate Yarbrough shares some of the resources her ministry uses to meet parents where they are without overwhelming them. Family Pods: Monthly gatherings where mentor couples (empty nesters) sit with younger families in "living room" settings to model how to teach kids about Jesus. Conversation Starter Cards: Simple, monthly cards with one question per day (e.g., "Where did you see Jesus today?") to help parents spark dialogue during car rides or dinner. Sermon Note Sheets: Kid-friendly notes that mirror the adult sermon, designed to facilitate family discussion after the service. Resource Carts: Physical hubs in the church lobby featuring book recommendations, Holy Week devotionals, and topical booklets (like apologetics or managing emotions). Digital Accessibility: Updating the ministry website to include a dedicated parent resource page and a podcast featuring parents sharing their own mistakes and lessons. Strategy: The Slow Build For leaders feeling overwhelmed by the idea of launching a new ministry, the guests emphasize that these systems took years to develop. Don't Recreate the Wheel: Partner with other leaders or churches to share curriculum and ideas. The "Push a Button" Mentality: You don't have to commit to a program for the rest of your life. Try something for a month or a season to see if it resonates with your community. Celebrate Small Wins: If a family decides to cut down on screen time or has one 5-minute conversation about Jesus at home, celebrate it like the victory that it is! DO/DON'T Comparison for Ministry Leaders DO DON'T DO provide scripts and "plug-and-play" tools for nervous parents. DON'T assume parents feel qualified or have the energy to wing it. DO focus on being a cheerleader and a resource. DON'T use shame or heavy accountability as a motivator. DO invite more mature mentors to walk with younger families. DON'T try to be the only person providing pastoral care. Action Steps for Your Ministry Context ✅ Audit Your Handouts: Look at your current take-home materials. Do they give parents a clear jumping-off point for a family conversation? ✅ Identify New Opportunities: Stop viewing hallway chats as a distraction. Reframe them as intentional times for connection with parents. ✅ Start a Resource Hub: Set up a simple cart or table in your foyer with curated resources (books or devotionals) that address common parent concerns like screen time or anxiety. ✅ Launch a "Hopeful Parents" Group: Create a low-pressure space (even once a month) specifically for parents of adult children who may be struggling or walking away from the faith. Key Insights & Warnings

Invisible God, Visible Love Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:12-17 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with frustration about lettuce seeds that won't sprout - same dirt, water, sun, yet nothing visible. Just like seeds show life by sprouting above ground, God's invisible work in us becomes visible through love. Through 1 John's powerful teaching, he reveals that love is louder than any sermon, and the most convincing sign of the Holy Spirit isn't goosebumps but grace changing how we live and love. Key Points – The most convincing sign of the Holy Spirit's presence isn't goosebumps but God's grace changing how you live and love – Love is louder than any sermon - people may not listen to theology, but they'll feel your patience, kindness, and forgiveness – God's love in believers is rooted in the Gospel, not personality, politeness, or general niceness - we love because we are loved – We don't get to redefine Jesus - we must believe in Him on His terms, not ours, and love and truth must stick together – "God is love" doesn't mean "love is God" - we can't take whatever we feel strongly about and use that to define God – Real love sets up guardrails, seeks what's best, sometimes confronts, and always sacrifices - it's not just a golden retriever who never says no Main Takeaway Love makes God visible. No one has seen God, but when His love changes how we live and love, the invisible God becomes visible. It's one thing to raise your hands; it's another to give someone a hand. People rarely want to hear your truth until they've experienced your love. Your love isn't the only message your life should preach, but it might be the loudest. People who would never read the Bible are reading you every day. Memorable Quotes – "Love makes God visible." – "We can't see God, but we can see Him when His Love comes through us." – "It's one thing to raise your hands; it's another thing to give someone a hand." – "People rarely want to hear your take on Truth until they've experienced your take on Love." – "We don't get to redefine Jesus. We must believe in Jesus on His Terms, not ours." – "Your love isn't the only message your life should preach, but it might be the loudest." – "People who would never read the Bible are reading you every day." Reflection Question What does your life show people about God - that He's real and with you, or that Christians aren't much different from everyone else? Will you make the pledge: "This week I will make God visible through my love"? Tune in to hear the relatable lettuce seed frustration, why offering sweet tea in the mountains is almost a holy act, the critique of prosperity gospel as an imaginary "god" created in man's image, and Pastor Michael's challenge to be patient with teenage daughters who dump nail polish on handcrafted dining tables... again. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

“Liberalism was founded in the middle of the eighteenth century as a revolutionary philosophy — a philosophy that tried to subvert the old world. That set of beliefs has continued to be radical and revolutionary. When liberalism fell into decadence, it examined itself, subverted itself, and became once again a revolutionary faith.” — Adrian Wooldridge We've lost our revolutionary center. At least according to Adrian Wooldridge, the distinguished British political writer. That revolution, Wooldridge insists, is the genius of liberalism — the radical eighteenth-century ideology that shaped the modern world. Today, however, he argues in The Revolutionary Center: The Lost Genius of Liberalism, “liberalism” has become conservative, perhaps even reactionary, in its senescent infatuation with cultural identity. Meanwhile, the biggest threat to liberal individualism is big tech: fragmenting attention, spreading misinformation, manipulating choices through algorithms designed to excite emotion rather than inform reason. Rather than making us geniuses, Silicon Valley is turning all of us into idiots. To the ramparts then, Wooldridge pronounces. Liberals need to seize back the revolutionary center. Or, as Wooldridge, a Fellow of All Souls, would spell it, centre. Five Takeaways •       Erasmus and the Liberal Way of Life: Liberalism begins not as an ideology but as a way of living. Erasmus, charting a middle path between the Reformation and the counter-Reformation, offers the founding insight: a good life involves reading books, drinking wine, having discussions, and not bullying people to adopt your faith. What liberalism adds to this is intellectual skepticism — the recognition that you can't be absolutely certain of your beliefs, and therefore that power must be constrained by constitutions. When liberalism became purely associated with political philosophy, Wooldridge argues, it lost this sense of liberalism as a way of life — and that loss is part of what needs to be recovered. •       Bobo Orthodoxy and Its Wounds: The liberalism of the last forty years has been Bobo liberalism — bohemian bourgeois, David Brooks' term. Maximum individual freedom in both the marketplace and personal conduct; no judgementalism on lifestyle choices; celebration of diversity and immigration as ipso facto goods. It did a great deal of good. Gay marriage. The dismantling of corporatist economics. But it also created problems it couldn't see, because its own philosophy prevented it from acknowledging them. In Britain: the Bobo establishment's inability to confront the grooming gangs, because its multiculturalist assumptions made it terrified of accusations of racism. In America: tent cities, drug addiction, the social costs of choices that nobody felt entitled to criticize. •       Big Tech Is a Bigger Threat Than Putin: Wooldridge's most provocative claim: the biggest threat to liberalism is not Putin or Xi but the tech oligarchy. Putin is a dictator; that system will eventually collapse. But big tech is dismantling liberal individualism from within. Liberalism's foundational premise is that individuals, as the building blocks of society, must be well-informed, capable of self-control, and able to act as rational agents. What information capitalism is deliberately engineering — through algorithms designed to excite emotion, fragment attention, and spread misinformation — is the destruction of all three of those conditions. These companies need to be broken up. Not on socialist grounds. On liberal ones. •       Liberalism as Senescence: Biden and Harris: Exhibit A for the Bobo orthodoxy's exhaustion: the 2024 election. Biden, visibly too old to lead, unable to string sentences together; a whole liberal establishment around him, imprisoned by its own assumptions, running a candidate nobody could defend. Then Harris — chosen, in Wooldridge's blunt phrase, as an affirmative action candidate. The old liberal establishment — Pelosi and the rest — had been in power since the 1990s, had accrued all the defects of the establishment, and had no blueprint to address the real problems people were encountering. The last time British liberalism looked this dead was the 1890s. Then a new programme and new talent arrived: Churchill, Lloyd George, Asquith. •       The Revolutionary Center: Save Capitalism from Itself: Wooldridge's prescription is not to destroy capitalism but to reform it, as Teddy Roosevelt and Louis Brandeis did. Break up vast conglomerations of economic power. Tax inherited wealth. Recreate the conditions for a mass middle class. Brandeis's argument: if people can buy votes, you can't have democracy. If people have vast fortunes, you can't have democracy. You need to save capitalism in order to make it the best version of itself. Mill understood this too: once he saw that factory owners and workers had structurally different choices, he began supporting trade unions and moved left on economics. A radical center is not a soft center. It is a center that is willing to blow up the orthodoxies that have calcified within liberalism itself. About the Guest Adrian Wooldridge is the global business columnist at Bloomberg Opinion and former political editor and Bagehot, Schumpeter, and Lexington columnist at The Economist. He is the author of The Revolutionary Center: The Lost Genius of Liberalism (Pegasus Books, 2026), The Aristocracy of Talent, and Capitalism in America (with Alan Greenspan). He holds a DPhil from All Souls College, Oxford, and lives in London. References: •       The Revolutionary Center: The Lost Genius of Liberalism by Adrian Wooldridge (Pegasus Books, 2026). •       Episode 2880: Gal Beckerman on How to Be a Dissident — the companion conversation on liberalism, dissidence, and the question of the revolutionary center. •       Episode 2869: Jacob Mchangama on The Future of Free Speech — the free speech crisis that contextualises Wooldridge's argument about liberalism's lost genius. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 2,900 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTube

Love, Apparently Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11 Episode Summary Opening with a hilarious father-daughter skit about a girl who "loves" a boy named Kyle who calls her Tiffany (her name is Emily), Pastor Michael tackles our culture's confusion about love - using the same word for chicken wings and devotion. Through 1 John's teaching, he reveals that real love doesn't start with us but with God, and the revolutionary truth that the love flowing TO us must flow THROUGH us. Key Points – Love comes from God and doesn't start with you - our capacity for love is rooted in God's love for us, not our effort – Everyone who loves is born of God, and demonstrating love isn't what you do to know God but what you do because you're in His Family – God IS Love because He's the Source of All Love - without God, we only have the fake, selfish version the world preaches – The greatest revelation of God's Love is Jesus - God didn't just say "I love you," He strapped on sandals and walked with us – Propitiation means the Judge paid your fine and took your jail sentence - the Cross satisfied justice rather than canceling it – Biblical love seeks someone's ultimate good, not what's easiest - it means telling truth in love and sometimes setting wise boundaries Main Takeaway God's Love TO us must flow THROUGH us. Don't be the Dead Sea where water only flows in and evaporates, making you salty in a bad way. Be the Sea of Galilee where water flows in and flows out, creating life. Real love is sacrificial, intentional, costly, and unconditional - not emotional, optional, selective, or cheap. You cannot receive God's Love and refuse to give God's Love. Memorable Quotes – "God's Love TO must flow THROUGH us." – "Love doesn't start with you... it starts with God." – "If you want to know what love is, don't look at TV or Movies or TikTok's. Look at The Cross." – "You cannot receive God's Love and refuse to give God's Love." – "Don't be the Dead Sea. Be the Sea of Galilee." – "Real love is not emotional, not optional, not selective, and not cheap. It is sacrificial, intentional, costly, and unconditional." Reflection Question Are you the Dead Sea (receiving God's love but not passing it on) or the Sea of Galilee (letting love flow through you)? Who are the unlovable people in your life that God is calling you to love with His love flowing through you? Tune in to hear the delightful "Love, Apparently" skit featuring Kyle with the broccoli haircut, the powerful courtroom illustration of propitiation where the Judge pays your fine and takes your jail sentence, and why newborn babies look more like Shar Pei dogs than their daddies but the family resemblance grows stronger over time. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Which Voice do You Listen To? Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:4-6 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with hilarious examples of recognizing text messages before seeing the sender's name (from the dreaded lowercase "k" from your wife to "Dearest Daddy" from your daughter who wants something). Through 1 John's warning about false teachers, he reveals that just as we recognize important people's voices, believers can learn to discern God's Voice from the world's voice in a noisy culture - because who you're loyal to is who you listen to. Key Points – Believers have overcome false teachers because the Holy Spirit in us is greater than any deception in the world – Understanding spiritual truth requires the Holy Spirit, not just academic Bible study - without the Spirit, Scripture seems like foolishness – False teachers speak like the world, so the world recognizes and embraces their message because it requires no accountability or change – Some lies sound Christian ("God wants you to be happy," "Faith is a tool to get what you want") making them especially dangerous – A version of spirituality that affirms everything you already wanted to do isn't from God - it's leading people into permanent darkness – The voice of God is captured in Scripture, and those who know God recognize His Voice while those who don't struggle to hear it Main Takeaway Who you're loyal to is who you listen to. In spiritual reality, there are only two voices: truth vs. error. The world's voice is loud, telling you everything you want to hear. God's Voice is quiet and steady, transforming you. Over time, you'll start to sound like, think like, and defend the voice you follow. If you belong to God, you'll be drawn to truth and error will make you uncomfortable. The culture is full of noise - we must spend time in Scripture and prayer to recognize Jesus's Voice. Memorable Quotes – "Who you're loyal to is who you listen to." – "The message gives away the messenger." – "God's people recognize God's voice." – "A version of spirituality that affirms everything you already wanted to do isn't from God." – "The world's voice is loud. The voice of truth is quiet and steady." – "Even if you never agree with us on the truth, we refuse to lie to you about the truth." Reflection Question What voice is shaping your life - the culture, social media, influencers, your own desires, or God's Word? Are you willing to replace one loud voice this week with God's Voice by listening to worship music instead of your usual playlist or reading Scripture before scrolling social media? Tune in to hear the relatable text message scenarios (including "Steve from Ohio" about your car's extended warranty), why prosperity gospel teaching centers on self and removes God's authority, and Pastor Michael's challenge to listen to worship songs in the car or read Scripture while trimming the weird long hairs in your eyebrows. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

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Before the COVID‑19 pandemic, Julie Marty‑Pearson spent nearly 20 years working in higher education. While she built a successful career, the demands of her work began to take a toll on her health. After being diagnosed with kidney disease, she lost her father six months later. In 2019, she stepped away from her role to undergo surgery. When the pandemic began shortly thereafter, higher education institutions shut down—leaving her unexpectedly unemployed. That pause created space for reflection and ultimately led her to pursue a new professional path grounded in purpose, flexibility, and fulfillment.       Julie Marty‑Pearson, PsyD, is a podcaster, speaker, coach, advocate, and storyteller who empowers women to share their stories through podcasting. She hosts two shows: The Story of My Pet, which features inspiring pet stories while advocating for animal rescue, fostering, and adoption; and Podcast Your Story Now, which spotlights women podcasters and guests as they amplify their voices and grow their businesses through podcasting. Julie is also the founder of the Women's Podcaster Party Networking Community, created to support and connect women, podcasters, guests, and speakers.       Julie's story will inspire you to consider your options if you have had a setback. INTERVIEW Own Your Voice. Share Your Story. Amplify Your Confidence.   Julie helps women use podcasting and storytelling to build confidence and visibility with clarity and purpose—through supportive programs and community. CONNECT WITH JULIE HERE  Julie's Website The Story of My Pet Podcast & Blog Website Podcast Your StoryNow Julie's Social links     YouTube     Linkedin     Facebook     Instagram

Before the COVID‑19 pandemic, Julie Marty‑Pearson spent nearly 20 years working in higher education. While she built a successful career, the demands of her work began to take a toll on her health. After being diagnosed with kidney disease, she lost her father six months later. In 2019, she stepped away from her role to undergo surgery. When the pandemic began shortly thereafter, higher education institutions shut down—leaving her unexpectedly unemployed. That pause created space for reflection and ultimately led her to pursue a new professional path grounded in purpose, flexibility, and fulfillment.       Julie Marty‑Pearson, PsyD, is a podcaster, speaker, coach, advocate, and storyteller who empowers women to share their stories through podcasting. She hosts two shows: The Story of My Pet, which features inspiring pet stories while advocating for animal rescue, fostering, and adoption; and Podcast Your Story Now, which spotlights women podcasters and guests as they amplify their voices and grow their businesses through podcasting. Julie is also the founder of the Women's Podcaster Party Networking Community, created to support and connect women, podcasters, guests, and speakers.       Julie's story will inspire you to consider your options if you have had a setback. INTERVIEW Own Your Voice. Share Your Story. Amplify Your Confidence.   Julie helps women use podcasting and storytelling to build confidence and visibility with clarity and purpose—through supportive programs and community. CONNECT WITH JULIE HERE  Julie's Website The Story of My Pet Podcast & Blog Website Podcast Your StoryNow Julie's Social links     YouTube     Linkedin     Facebook     Instagram

We hit stop on what felt like a “can't miss” recording… and then realized it was gone. No dramatic metaphor, no grand lesson at first, just a missing file and that sinking feeling every creator knows. So we start over, and the redo turns into a rawer, funnier, more revealing conversation about what life looks like behind the curtain of the Nashville music scene and the touring grind. We talk songwriter rights and why NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) matters right now, especially as streaming royalties keep shrinking and AI music raises new questions about ownership and fair pay. We also unpack how quickly the industry's celebration rituals are fading, including the slow disappearance of real number one parties, even for writers who've waited decades for a breakthrough. If you care about the country music industry, music publishing, and how songwriters actually make a living, this one gets specific. Then we do what we do best: stories. Garth Brooks being shockingly present with fans and using third-person “Garth” logic to plan a moment, Brian Adams and Bob Seger doing their homework like pros, and the unforgettable Chris Cornell soundcheck where he looks over and says only one word: “Pick.” Add in Nashville etiquette debates, social media birthday cringe, an airport Starbucks wait that turns into self-inflicted misery, and our “dipshittiots” segment that bounces from Tiger Woods to the NBA to space launches and why movies don't hit like they used to. Subscribe, share the show with a friend, leave a review, and come argue with us in the comments about which part was the most ridiculous.______________________________________________________________________________________________SPONSORS: The Try That in a Small Town Podcast is powered by e|spaces!Redefining Coworking - Exceptional Office Space for Every BusinessBook a tour today at espaces.comFrom the Patriot Mobile studios:Don't get fooled by other cellular providers pretending to share your values or have the same coverage. They don't and they can't!Go to PATRIOTMOBILE.COM/SMALLTOWN or call 972-PATRIOTRight now, get a FREE MONTH when you use the offer code SMALLTOWN.Original Brands - Our original sponsor since the beginning!!Original brands is starting a new era and American domestic premium beer, American made, American owned, Original glory.Join the movement at www.drinkoriginalbrands.comPeacemaker Coffee CompanyFounded by retired police officer/chief Chris Morris, Peacemaker delivers clean, low-acidity coffee while supporting police, firefighters, EMS, military, veterans, teachers, dispatchers, and medical personnel through donations and programs. https://www.peacemakercoffeecompany.com/________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comProduced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

In this episode of Strategy with Sally, we welcome Jobe Neal, co-owner of ReCreate, a leading video production and social media management company. Jobe works closely with professional services and construction businesses, helping them grow their brand, increase engagement, attract top talent, and maximize their existing client base through strategic content. Today's conversation focuses on a powerful idea: growing your business without relying on new leads—and how content can be the key driver behind that growth.

Jake & Ben Full Show from April 6, 2026 Hour 1 Final Four games weren't particularly close, do you care who wins the Championship? How is NIL impacting the tournament teams? Top 3 Stories of the Day Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding day has been announced  Hour 2 Can the Utah Jazz recreate what OKC Thunder have done through their culture Do you like the ABS challenge system in MLB Mike Malone gets hired at UNC 

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Easter 2026 - From Hurt to Healing Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6 Episode Summary On Easter 2026, Pastor Michael celebrates the Resurrection while acknowledging the painful reality that there is no healing without hurting. Through Isaiah's 700-year-old prophecy about the suffering Messiah, he reveals how Jesus took on every category of hurt we experience - not as distant deity but as a Wounded Savior for wounded sinners - and turned that pain into purpose, transforming hurt into healing for us and through us. Key Points – Jesus experienced every category of hurt humans face - physical pain, rejection, betrayal, separation, and injustice – Isaiah prophesied the Crucifixion centuries beforehand, showing Jesus would bear our griefs, carry our sorrows, and be wounded for our healing – Jesus took the hurt He didn't deserve to bring healing we don't deserve - He was hurt FOR our healing – Painful things happen to everyone in a broken world - sometimes from our choices, sometimes others' choices, sometimes just life – Your pain is your ministry - God doesn't cause your pain, but He is The Redeemer who transforms everything He touches – Hurt people hurt people, but healed people can help heal people - your greatest ministry comes through your wounds, not your strengths Main Takeaway Jesus turns HURT into HEALING. The Cross looked like the end, but Sunday proved pain doesn't get the final word. We will face struggles whether we follow Jesus or not, so why not choose the path that turns pain into power, progress, and purpose? God builds His Church out of broken pieces like stained glass - shattered but reshaped into beauty. Your greatest ministry won't come through your strengths but through your scars. You might impress people with strengths, but you impact people with scars. Memorable Quotes – "Jesus turns HURT into HEALING." – "There is no healing without hurting." – "Your pain is your ministry." – "Hurt people hurt people, but healed people can help heal people." – "God doesn't cause your pain, but He IS The Redeemer." – "You might impress people with your strengths, but you will impact people with your scars." – "God builds His Church out of broken pieces. That's what stained glass is - shattered pieces that are reshaped into something beautiful." Reflection Question What hurts are you carrying that you don't talk about? Are you willing to place them in Jesus's hands and watch Him reshape them - not throwing them away but redeeming them, giving them back not as wounds but as a witness to what The Lord has done? Tune in to hear the touching story about Faithful the English Collie with barbed wire in her fur, why ReCreate Church exists because of pain Pastor Michael experienced, and the powerful vision of looking around the room seeing not just smiling faces but stories of people whose pain became their ministry. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

This episode breaks down the reality that your life is a direct reflection of who you've been becoming. Your habits, your standards, your mindset, and how you respond under pressure—that's what's shaping everything. If you're not actively recreating yourself, you're slowly becoming someone you didn't choose to be. The next phase of your life isn't waiting on you… it's exposing you. The question is—are you building the person who can handle it, or avoiding the work that requires it?Buy my book Above the illusion. Above the Illusion: The blueprint for mental clarity, self-respect, and irreplaceable value" is a deep exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives – the conditioning, beliefs, and stories we've unknowingly accepted as truth. This book exposes the psychological distractions that cloud our vision, keeping us blind, fearful, and stuck in cycles of limitation.Anthony Minaya challenges you to question the narratives that hold you back, illuminating the illusions that prevent you from seeing yourself clearly. From the self-imposed boundaries to the unconscious patterns dictating your choices, "Above the Illusion" guides you to break free from the mental fog and step into undeniable personal growth.This isn't just a book about change – it's about learning how to see. When you learn to recognize what is real and what is fabricated by fear and doubt, you gain the clarity, awareness, and self-respect necessary to reshape your life."Above the Illusion" will leave you more prepared, more conscious, and more powerful than ever before – ready to live with a sharpness that cuts through deception and a confidence rooted in truth.Buy now. https://a.co/d/8w516R7

What if the very thing you're using to make your podcast better is the reason people are skipping it? Sure, AI has changed how we work. But without realizing it, most creators are using it in a way that hurts their podcast's credibility. Podcast systems expert Joe Casabona is back to break down what listeners pick up on when you use AI in your podcast content, why "sounding more polished" doesn't always lead to better engagement or listener action, and exactly where to draw the line so AI supports your message instead of weakening it.If you want listeners to trust what they hear and take action on your episodes, hit play and let's dive in....2:11 – The Real Risk of Assuming That AI Makes Your Podcast Better 9:53 – What Listeners Pick Up On When Your Thinking Is Outsourced 13:21 – The Difference Between Using AI to Refine vs Replace Your Ideas 15:13 – What Listeners Actually Connect With That AI Can't Recreate 18:59 – Where to Draw the Line So AI Doesn't Hurt How Listeners Respond to Your Podcast...Episode Links:Meet Joe Casabona: Website | LinkedInListen to Joe's Podcast: Streamlined SolopreneurRead Joe's Blog: When to Bring in AI (and When Not To)Save 12 Hours a week with Joe's Podcast Automation Planners...Other Episodes You'll Love: Where AI Wastes More Time Than It Saves in Your Podcast (3 Questions to Ask)...Liked this episode? Share it with your podcasting friends!Love this show? Say thanks in true podcasting style by leaving a review.Podcast Health Score™: See exactly where your show is losing listeners and get a custom plan to fix it.On-Air Podcast Coaching: Join the waitlist for a chance to get coached by Courtney on air in real time.Podcast SEO Mastery: Learn how to optimize your show so the right listeners find you in search.Done-For-You Podcast SEO: Let our team build your Podcast SEO Strategy so your show gets found 24/7.PodLaunch® Accelerator: Book a free podcasting strategy call if you're ready to build a show that converts and grows on repeat.Follow Courtney for more podcasting insights:  Linked In | PodLaunchHQ.comThis episode was recorded on the Deity VO-7U©Ⓟ 2018–2026 by Courtney Elmer. All ...

The Kid and The King Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9; Luke 19:42 Episode Summary On Palm Sunday 2026, Pastor Michael tells the story of Jesus's Triumphal Entry through the eyes of a young boy named Ezra and his father Abner, who traveled from Galilee expecting one kind of Messiah but encountered another. With interactive elements for kids and adults waving palms and shouting "Hosanna," this creative retelling reveals why the crowd's expectations missed what they truly needed - not a king to fight Rome, but a Savior to transform hearts. Key Points – The crowd shouted "Hosanna" (save us now) expecting Jesus to overthrow Rome, but they needed salvation from sin that ruled their hearts – Jesus rode a donkey's colt, not a war horse, and had no soldiers or sword - He wasn't the impressive king they expected – Jesus wept over Jerusalem because the people couldn't see "the things that make for your peace" - they were hidden from their eyes – The people expected a Crown but got the Cross - salvation wouldn't come through battle but through sacrifice – Our biggest problem isn't what's happening around us but what's happening inside us - Jesus changes hearts, not just circumstances – Like service dogs that detect seizures and cancer rather than doing flashy tricks, Jesus saves lives in ways more important than we imagine Main Takeaway Jesus isn't The Savior we expect - He's the Savior we need. The crowd wanted help on their terms, expecting Jesus to fix their political situation and defeat Rome. But God gave them a Suffering Savior instead of an impressive King. We still do this today, shouting "Hosanna - save us now!" while wanting help on our terms. Jesus doesn't always meet our expectations, but He meets our greatest needs by taking our sin, guilt, and punishment on the Cross so we can be made new. Memorable Quotes – "Jesus isn't The Savior we expect - He's the Savior we need." – "They expected a Crown. They didn't expect the Cross." – "Our biggest problem isn't what's happening around us; it's what's happening inside us." – "Jesus was more than the Messiah they imagined." – "The greatest thing Jesus ever did was to Give Himself for us." – "Jesus doesn't always meet our expectations, but He meets our greatest needs." Reflection Question What are you shouting "Hosanna - save us now!" about in your life? Are you asking Jesus to fix your circumstances on your terms, or are you willing to let Him meet your greatest need by transforming your heart? Tune in to hear the creative Brussels sprouts vs. chocolate truffles opening illustration, the touching story of Ezra asking why Jesus looks sad while everyone else celebrates, and why special service dogs that detect cancer are more valuable than dogs that can do your taxes or shoot lasers. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Three Things Everybody Gets Wrong About Jesus Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 4:1-3 Episode Summary Pastor Michael tackles myths about Jesus using his signature humor about "stuff everybody knows" (from goldfish memory to Napoleon's height). Through 1 John's critical test for spiritual messages, he exposes three common but fatal errors: seeing Jesus as only a prophet, only a man, or only a teacher. The stakes are eternal - if Jesus is merely any of these, He can't save you. Key Points – We must test spiritual messages against Scripture, not by feelings or inspiration - the test is "Does this accurately represent Jesus?" – Biblical prophets were held to 100% accuracy with zero tolerance for error, and false prophets often focus on peace and prosperity – Saying "Jesus is a great prophet" is only partial truth - He's not just the Messenger or Message, He's the God who authored it – "Nice Guy Jesus" who never challenges people doesn't exist - Jesus is holy, righteous, and came as the Messiah, not just a nice man – The basic test for false teaching: Do they confess Jesus Christ came in the flesh as God in human form, fully God and fully human? – Teaching that Jesus is merely a prophet, man, or teacher is the spirit of antichrist - it minimizes, denies, or redefines Christ's identity Main Takeaway If Jesus is only a prophet, a man, or a teacher - He can't save you. A prophet can point the way but can't BE the way. A good man gives inspiration but not salvation. A teacher instructs but can't rescue. Jesus is God who became human - He existed from eternity past, remained fully God while becoming fully human. The devil can't get you to reject Jesus, so he tries to get you to believe in a false Jesus. Don't get catfished by a second-rate Jesus who sounds convincing but can't save. Memorable Quotes – "If Jesus is only a prophet, a man, or a teacher - He can't save you." – "If you're that careful about who you trust with your Labradoodle's Jheri Curl, you ought be even more careful who you trust with your everlasting soul." – "God didn't just send us a pamphlet. He came Himself." – "If the devil can't get you to believe Jesus is false, he will try to get you to believe in a false Jesus." – "Don't settle for a second-rate Jesus." Reflection Question Have you settled for a watered-down version of Jesus - a Nice Guy who never challenges, a Prophet who only points the way, or a Teacher who only instructs? Do you believe in the real Jesus who is fully God and fully human, or have you been catfished by a convincing counterfeit? Tune in to hear why Napoleon wasn't actually short and angry, the hilarious comparison between Nice Guy Jesus and Nice Guy Jesús from the quinceañera, and the powerful drowning illustration that shows why Jesus being God changes everything about salvation. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Welcome back to the Rhythms For Life podcast! In this episode, Gabe and Rebekah are joined by author, minister, and longtime friend, John Bevere. As global headlines grow increasingly complex, Gabe and Rebekah sit down with John to discuss how Christian couples can lead their homes with peace rather than fear. Drawing from his deep study of Scripture and the Awe of God, John helps navigate the biblical significance of current events in the Middle East and why the early church viewed prophecy as an invitation to gather and prepare. This conversation is an essential anchor for any couple looking to build a resilient family rhythm centered on God's sovereignty and an eternal perspective.In this episode, you'll hear: The Purpose of Prophecy: Why God uses prophetic scripture to keep His people alert and how the early church practiced prophecy meals to stay connected to His word. Navigating Global Uncertainty: A grounded look at the Middle East and how to process the news through a lens of faith rather than anxiety. Leading the Dinner Table: Practical wisdom for parents and couples on bringing spiritual conversations back to the center of the home. The Awe of God: Moving beyond a casual faith into a holy reverence that settles the soul and provides true direction. Living Unshaken: How to cultivate a legacy of faithfulness that stands strong regardless of the cultural climate. Whether you're feeling the weight of the world's uncertainty or looking for ways to strengthen your family's spiritual foundation, this episode offers the clarity and encouragement needed for the days ahead. John's latest book: The Awe of God Messenger International: https://messengerinternational.org/ Get The Fight for Us book and curriculum: The Fight For Us Join us November 19-20 for our Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN. Register now and save $200 when you use the code EH200. https://www.rebekahlyons.com/ehretreat Take the THINQ Assessment: https://www.thinqassessment.scoreapp.com/ Create a free THINQ Account: Access more trusted content at thinqmedia.com

More Than A Label Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:22-24 Episode Summary Pastor Michael opens with a hilarious illustration about becoming a car by going through a car wash, exposing how silly it is to reduce Christianity to a label or ritual. Through 1 John's powerful words, he challenges both false assurance (people who think they're Christians for the wrong reasons) and struggling assurance (true believers who doubt), showing that Christianity isn't about heritage, culture, or identification - it's about a saving relationship with Jesus that transforms your life. Key Points – Our relationship with God is relational, not transactional - obedience doesn't earn God's love but flows from being in His Family – Believing in the Name of Jesus means trusting in His essential nature: Jesus (Jehovah Saves), Christ (the Anointed Messiah), His Son (co-equal with God) – You can admire Christian morality, prefer Christianity, follow Christian ethics, be active in church, come from a Christian family, or even be a pastor and still not be a Christian – Abiding is a vital connection like an umbilical cord or branch to a vine - it's not performance-based but evidence of life – Struggle against sin is a sign of spiritual life, not spiritual death - a corpse doesn't fight or grieve over falling short – Assurance comes from ongoing evidence that your salvation decision still shapes how you live and love today, not just one emotional moment Main Takeaway Christian isn't a label. It's a LIFE TRANSFORMED. You don't become a Christian by trying your best, cleaning up your life, or going through religious ceremonies - you become one by trusting Jesus as your only hope. If Jesus has truly transformed your heart, it will show in how you live and love. Christianity is Christ-centered all the way down to the root. If you only have the label on the outside without Christ on the inside, don't settle - Christ in you changes everything. Memorable Quotes – "Christian isn't a label. It's a LIFE TRANSFORMED." – "That bowl in the back of grandma's refrigerator might say 'Cool Whip' on the outside, but on the inside it's NOT." – "Obedience isn't how we earn God's love. It's what we do BECAUSE we are in His Family." – "You cannot glorify your Savior while mistreating people He Came to save." – "Struggle is a sign of life. A corpse doesn't struggle." – "We are not saved because we abide, we abide because we are saved." – "Christian is not a costume. Not a culture. Not a custom. It is Christ in you." Reflection Question If everything else was stripped away - your good deeds, your upbringing, your church attendance - would Jesus alone still be your hope? Is your Christianity a label you wear or a life that's been transformed? Tune in to hear the absurd car wash theology illustration, why your relationship with Jesus shouldn't be like a January gym membership, and Pastor Michael's honest challenge that even pastors can have the label without knowing Christ. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

When You Can't See It: Trusting God While He's Still Working Speaker: Nicholas Dowdy, ReCreate Church Scripture: Romans 8:28; John 11:6-22 Episode Summary Nicholas Dowdy, a member of ReCreate Church, shares his raw and honest testimony about walking through infertility, miscarriage, and the struggle to trust God when He feels absent. Through the story of Lazarus, Nick addresses those in seasons of waiting, loss, anger, or numbness - acknowledging that Romans 8:28 is easier to accept after the miracle than during the pain, and that God is still working even when we can't see it, feel it, or trust it. Key Points – Romans 8:28 says all things work together for good, but that doesn't mean all things are good - this verse needs to be a foundation and anchor, not a quick-fix bandage – Trials wound our identity, trust, and prayer life by pushing us to our melting point, yet we expect ourselves to remain strong and fix ourselves – Toxic positivity requires showing no weakness in faith and acting like nothing is wrong, but God doesn't demand this from us – Losing yourself in suffering does not mean losing your faith - God is not offended by fragile faith and doesn't abandon people who struggle to pray – Jesus intentionally delayed going to Lazarus because God's plan was outside everyone's expectations - delay is not absence, silence is not neglect – God's redemption doesn't always look how we expect, and His goodness is not limited to our original plan Main Takeaway God is still working - even when we can't see it, feel it, or trust it. Anchors keep you steady inside the storm; they don't teleport you out of it. The anchor of Romans 8:28 cannot fix problems through positive thinking - that's just closing your eyes and pretending it's a fair weather day. God doesn't need your certainty; He wants your honesty. Faith is sometimes simply not walking away. If you can't trust God with the future, trust Him with today. If you can't pray boldly, pray honestly. Memorable Quotes – "God is still working - even when we can't see it, feel it, or trust it." – "This verse is usually easier to accept after the miracle has happened, not during the pain." – "Anchors are meant to keep you steady inside of the storm. Anchors do not teleport you out of the storm." – "Losing yourself in suffering does not mean losing your faith." – "God does not abandon people who pull back or struggle to pray." – "Delay is not absence; silence is not neglect." – "God doesn't need your certainty - He wants your honesty." Reflection Question Are you in a season of waiting, loss, anger, or numbness? Can you be honest with God about where you really are instead of forcing toxic positivity, trusting that He's still working even when you can't see it? Tune in to hear Nick's vulnerable testimony about infertility and miscarriage, why Martha's bold words to Jesus reflect what many of us feel in trials, and the powerful reminder that faith is sometimes simply not walking away even when trusting God with your heart feels dangerous. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Self-Confidence vs. God Confidence Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:19-21 Episode Summary Pastor Michael shares an original Appalachian-style folk tale about a possum who tries to be clever like the fox, strong like the bear, and fast like the deer - only to discover he was made to trust God, not himself. Through 1 John's powerful message about assurance, we learn that the problem isn't our lack of abilities but where we put our confidence, and that when our hearts condemn us, God is greater than our hearts.  Key Points – Spiritual assurance is the settled confidence that we belong to God, not a feeling we chase through emotional experiences – Our hearts often condemn us, but God sees the bigger picture - He knows how we got here, our repentance, and our future growth – The most faithful believers often have the loudest inner critic because they're sensitive to falling short of obedience – Assurance comes from how our lives are being shaped by Jesus, not from feelings or whether we "feel spiritual" today – Our identity is not tied to our biggest mistakes or victories - God sees us through Jesus, not through our performance – When we understand we're beloved children, prayer becomes conversation not negotiation, and obedience flows from joy not anxiety Main Takeaway Self-confidence rises and falls with our performance. God-confidence rests in Who we belong to. When we build confidence on ourselves - our intelligence, work ethic, reputation - life eventually knocks us flat. But God-confidence carries us through failure because it's rooted in Jesus's performance at the Cross, not ours. Your heart knows your failures; God knows your future. You don't have to be enough - Jesus is enough. Memorable Quotes – "Self-confidence rises and falls with our performance. God-confidence rests in Who we belong to." – "When our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart." – "Your heart knows your failures - God knows your future." – "I made you to trust Me and hold on." – "You don't have to perform. You're not auditioning. You're resting in Him." – "You don't have to be enough. Jesus is enough." Reflection Question Where have you been putting your confidence - in being clever, strong, or fast enough? What would change if you stopped trusting yourself and started trusting that God made you to hold on to Him? Tune in to hear the delightful original folk tale "Faith Like a Possum" featuring bobcats, bee stings, and cold creek water, Pastor Michael's vulnerability about picking apart his own Sunday performance, and why the most faithful believers often struggle most with self-condemnation. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

In this episode I speak with Paola Rocchetti, Co-Founder and Creative Partner at Void 'N Disorder and AI Director at GRAiL. We talk about what pulled her into AI in the first place, why originality is getting harder, and what she thinks will matter most as the tools keep accelerating.Paola shares how Midjourney sparked her first “wow” moment, why she's less interested in recreating reality and more interested in new forms of expression.Key Themes We ExploreWhy she tries to avoid consuming other people's AI workOriginality vs copying and why repetition is everywhereWhat it means to be an “AI director” Her aesthetic roots: goth culture, anime/manga, avant-garde fashion, and music“Flaming in the Wire” and her critique of social media as a kind of religionWhy “quality” is hard to copy quickly and what quality actually means to herHow Rome, London, LA, and travel shaped her taste and creative identityWhy vision matters more as tools improveKey TakeawaysAI is most exciting when it helps you discover new expression not recreate realityStory is what makes work memorable in a world with no attention spanTools will keep improving; what matters is purpose, meaning, and vision behind the workYou can connect with Paola at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolarocchetti/

Why 'Doing More' Is Backfiring With Your Toddler w/ Ashley VentriceFollow Ashley Ventrice:Instagram: @ashleyvetnricecoAshley on FacebookAshley Ventrice Show (podcast)Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE! In this episode of the Toddler Toolkit podcast, Heather talks with Ashley Ventrice, a parent, educator, and host of The Ashley Ventrice Show, about how nervous system safety and emotional regulation start with the adults. Ashley shares how she built a childcare center designed for both toddlers and parents, including structured play, sensory learning, predictable routines, soft separation for preschool transitions, and a space where parents could stay, connect, and even watch the classroom via live stream. They discuss simple ways to recreate a calmer play setup at home with a designated play area, toy rotation, and more open-ended play options versus closed-ended toys. Ashley also shares her health journey after years of over-functioning and people-pleasing, including being gaslit by doctors, pushing for brain and spine MRIs, learning she had a 9mm lesion on her brainstem, and how serious autoimmune illness forced her to slow down, advocate for herself, and set boundaries. The conversation covers why routine and predictability help both kids and adults, how over-scheduling can stress the whole family, how social media comparison can add pressure, and why parent community matters. Ashley emphasizes modeling emotional regulation for kids by naming feelings, noticing body signals like anxiety, taking deep breaths out loud, and teaching emotional intelligence early. She closes with a message for exhausted moms: rest is allowed, a regulated parent matters more than a perfectly structured day, and listening to your body before it has to scream helps you stay present for your children.00:00 The Over-Functioner Wake-Up Call: Slow Down Before Your Body Screams01:00 Welcome + Meet Ashley Ventres (Nervous System, Regulation & Boundaries)02:52 Inside Ashley's Childcare Center: Designing Nervous-System Safety for Kids & Parents06:43 Sensory Play & Space Setup: Montessori-Inspired Zones That Help Toddlers Regulate08:10 Recreate the Calm at Home: Toy Rotation + Open-Ended Play Tips11:15 Ashley's Health Journey: Autoimmune Illness, Medical Gaslighting & Self-Advocacy15:31 Learning to Rest + Set Boundaries (and Handling the Pushback)19:14 Modeling Regulation: Teaching Toddlers Emotional Literacy, Anxiety & Coping Skills23:47 Routines for Everyone: Predictability, Over-Scheduling & Slowing Family Life Down27:32 Comparison, Community & Mom Connection: You're Not Alone31:04 Final Message: A Regulated Mom Matters More Than a Perfect Day + Where to Find Ashley------------------------------------------------------"If you're struggling with toddler tantrums and behaviors like hitting & not listening... I have a free guide for you! It's called The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them Fast—It's HERE!Watch us Chat for the Podcast Interviews with YouTube Video HERE!Heather has her M.Ed, and a proud Twin Mama of busy toddlers. She's the Toddler Toolkit Podcast Host, a co-author of the #1 International Best Selling Book, The Perfectly Imperfect Family & the founder of the Calm Superpower Cohort.  You might've tried advice tailored for one child, but that's not our journey, right? With a decade of teaching experience under her belt, she's seen it all – from toddlers to teenagers in the classroom. Now, as a parent to toddlers, she's experiencing the flip side of the coin. She's discovered a toolbox to help parents with everything toddler times two!Let's unlock the secrets to understanding toddler behavior, preventing meltdowns, and raising intuitive, resilient children.Grab The Tantrum and Behavior Guide: 7 Toddler Struggles and How to Solve Them FastCheck out the Transform Tantrums: A Listening Toddler In 7 Days mini-course!Join the Toddler Mom CommunityFollow me on Instagram @heatherschalkparentingWatch the YouTube channelCheck out the blog

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Love Becomes Action Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18 Episode Summary Pastor Michael shares the incredible story of Desmond Doss, the WWII medic from Lynchburg, VA who refused to carry a weapon but saved 75 men at Hacksaw Ridge. Through 1 John's challenging words about love, we discover that real love isn't about feelings or words - it's about action. If the Love of Jesus led Him to the Ultimate Sacrifice, how will His Love in us change the world? Key Points – Jesus introduced a new kind of love that culture doesn't understand - love that sacrifices, serves, and puts others first – Early Christians took the obscure Greek word "agape" and redefined it by The Cross - willing, sacrificial action for others' good – Laying down our lives usually means healthy self-denial and serving others, not just dying in a blaze of glory – Within God's Family, we see a need and meet a need - compassion without action isn't Christ-like love – Love must be grounded in Biblical truth, not just feelings - sometimes the most loving thing is a hard conversation – Throughout history, Christ's love in believers has changed the world through action, not just sentiment Main Takeaway Love Becomes Action. If it doesn't, it's not love. The culture says love exists to make us happy; Christ says love exists to seek the good of others. Real love isn't warm fuzzy feelings during sad puppy commercials - it's crawling through gunfire to save lives. Love that stays in your mouth never reaches anyone's life. The Love of Christ in us must move our hands, open our hearts, and cost us something, because that's what Jesus's love did for us. Memorable Quotes – "Love Becomes Action." – "If love doesn't cost something, it isn't love at all." – "Laying down our lives doesn't mean thinking less of yourself; it means thinking of yourself less." – "If love doesn't move your hands, it probably hasn't moved your heart." – "Say less, do more." – "The people who were dying didn't need somebody who cared enough to change their profile picture; they needed someone who would crawl through gunfire." – "Love that stays in your mouth never reaches anyone's life." Reflection Question Where has your love stayed stuck in words and feelings instead of becoming action? What need has God put in front of you that requires you to move - to open your home, calendar, wallet, or have that hard conversation you've been avoiding? Tune in to hear the powerful story of Desmond Doss praying "Lord, help me get one more" seventy-five times at Hacksaw Ridge, why early Christians had to practically invent a new word for Jesus's kind of love, and the challenge that if The Love of God abides in you, it will come out in compassion and generosity. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Overcoming Unforgiveness Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: Luke 15:11-32; John 16:33 Episode Summary Pastor Michael tackles one of the hardest commands in Scripture: forgiveness. Using the famous parable of the Prodigal Son, he shifts our focus from the younger son who was forgiven to the older son who refused to forgive - and reveals that there are actually TWO lost sons in this story. The younger was found because he sought forgiveness; the older was lost because he refused to give it. Key Points – Forgiveness sounds beautiful as theory, but when the pain is real and we're bleeding, it doesn't come easy – The older brother was factually correct - the younger son was wrong - but being right didn't set him free – We don't forgive because we think holding the debt gives us power and protects us from being hurt again – Unforgiveness is like keeping a knife in you and twisting it even after the person who hurt you is gone – When hurt becomes our identity, we start seeing ourselves only through what's been done to us – Refusing to forgive blinds us to our own need for forgiveness and drives us into our own dark side – The price of forgiving is high, but the price of NOT forgiving is higher Main Takeaway Forgiveness brings freedom. The prisoner forgiveness sets free is not them - it's ME. Unforgiveness always damages your own soul, continuing to hurt you long after the offender is gone. While some offenses seem humanly impossible to forgive, the Cross of Jesus supernaturally empowers forgiveness. His Blood washes away not just their guilt, but YOUR pain. Don't wait for apologies that may never come - go to Jesus for the grace to forgive and be set free. Memorable Quotes – "Forgiveness brings freedom." – "The prisoner forgiveness sets free is ME." – "That sword has two edges. It cuts as we swing it forward, but it cuts US on the backswing." – "You are MORE than what you have done and what has been done to you!" – "The price you pay for forgiving somebody is high. But it is not as high as the price you pay for NOT forgiving." – "When you forgive, you set a prisoner free, only to realize the prisoner was YOU!" – "Forgiveness is not about setting violators free from what they have done. Forgiveness is about setting YOU free from what they have done." Reflection Question Who are "those people" whose names make you tense up? Are you willing to bring those names to the foot of the Cross and let Jesus's Blood wash away your pain, or will you keep twisting the knife they left in you? Tune in to hear the powerful visualization of names carved into the Cross being washed away by Jesus's Blood, why the older brother was actually the lost son at the end of the parable, and the life-changing truth that forgiveness isn't about them getting away with it - it's about you getting free from it. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Who Do I Have to Love? Speaker: Michael Shockley, ReCreate Church Scripture: 1 John 3:10-15 Episode Summary Pastor Michael tackles one of the hardest questions in modern Christianity: Who do we have to love? Using hilarious stories about "little brother coded" behavior (including a three-hour car ride of relentless poking), he addresses how American culture has circled back to ancient tribalism - viewing everything through red or blue-tinted glasses. But Jesus tears down tribal walls and calls us to love even our enemies. Key Points – God's children show family resemblance through two patterns: practicing righteousness and loving their brothers and sisters in Christ – Loving people doesn't mean celebrating every decision or validating every desire - it means wanting their ultimate good – Modern tribalism makes us suspicious of other "tribes" while justifying our own, but Jesus erases tribal lines through the Cross – The Gospel, not culture or politics, must be our framework for understanding the world and treating people – If we're living by Biblical principles, opposition will come - but we can't take up the ways of Cain in response – Love is proof we've passed from death to life; where there's no love, there's no spiritual life Main Takeaway The Cross crosses the lines we draw around love. While the world divides into tribes, Jesus reconciles. At the Cross, we were the enemy, yet He redeemed us. The mark of God's children isn't loving people who deserve it - it's loving people who don't. We must refuse to dehumanize, mock, or treat anyone as disposable because Jesus didn't treat us that way. Our calling is to see other tribes not as enemies but as the mission field. Memorable Quotes – "The Cross crosses the lines we draw around love." – "Little brothers invented rage-bait long before social media trolls." – "Don't let fake Church people stop you from getting to know the real Jesus." – "If you call yourself a Christian, culture and politics are NOT your framework for understanding the world. THE GOSPEL is your framework." – "You can't stop seeing people on the other side as human beings created in the image of God." – "The mark of God's children isn't loving people who deserve it. It's loving people who don't." – "At the Cross, we were the enemy. We were the sinners. Jesus didn't cancel us. He redeemed us." Reflection Question Who are the people you struggle to love because they're in the "wrong tribe"? Can you pray for their salvation while actively hating them, or will you let the Cross cross the lines you've drawn around love? Tune in to hear why little brothers are proof humanity needs redemption, what "little brother coded" really means, and Pastor Michael's powerful challenge about viewing the world through the Gospel instead of red or blue-tinted glasses in our deeply divided culture. Connect & Give Learn more about ReCreate Church at www.recreatechurch.org Give online easily and securely through Tithe.ly

Reese Jones is living every San Fransico tech guy's wet dream. Create a company, sell it to Motorola for $205 millions dollars, and meet a hot, blonde girlfriend who doesn't hold back in the bedroom. A lifestyle some would be jealous of even after Reese gets kidnapped. Three men jump out, blindfold him, force him into a car at gunpoint. Next thing he knows, Reese is being led through seven different rooms, representing the seven deadly sins. One is lust. Another is gluttony. Then, envy. Reese is bound to a chair while his girlfriend has intercourse with what is described as ‘a buffet of people.' After all seven rooms, all seven sins, Reese is reborn. Which just means he's now cloaked in white, standing on a rooftop deck while his blonde girlfriend waits for him in the distance: “Happy Birthday.” That's what you get as a present when you're worth $200 million dollars and your girlfriend is the founder of One Taste, a company that helps women meditate and reach an orgasm. Every tech guy's wet dream right? That's until Reese gets wrapped up in one of the strangest, potential trafficking cases, and his girlfriend, Nicole Daedone, wellness company CEO ends up in the same prison as none other than Ghislaine Maxwell.    Full show notes available at RottenMangoPodcast.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is a recording of a live guided meditation.  The meditation guide and the members of the public who joined the meditation used the Zoom platform.   Even though you are listening to this meditation as a recording rather than attending live, in the world of consciousness, there is no time or space. Meaning, regardless of when you listen, you are in a meditation with a large group of folks from different walks of life and places on the planet.Meditation Guide: Tifanei.  Divine Spark Practitioner and Meditation Guide.Tifanei's Meditation Guide Style: With her soft, gentle voice, she brings the listener to a placeinside that will nurture the spirit within. Content:  Features these tools and techniques:Grounding (Earth Connection)ReleasingCenteringIntentional BreathingCenter of Head AwarenessFinding the energy flow of universal consciousness within you, then stepping into itTraveling within your energy architecture -- moving point of awareness through 1-12 chakras Intention setting Bringing your life energy into harmony with your divine/universal self

A former public school teacher never planned to homeschool — until COVID forced a hard reset. In this episode, Cheryl talks with Janae Daniels from the School to Homeschool Podcast about the moment everything changed: the “magical” 2020 shutdown, the surprising nudge to homeschool, and the first day that completely fell apart… until a piano tuner accidentally delivered the best real-life science lesson her kids had ever experienced.Janae shares what deschooling actually looks like (and why it's harder for parents than kids), how she stopped trying to replicate school at home, and what happened when her children finally had room for boredom, curiosity, and real learning: guitar skills built through YouTube lessons, reading for meaning (not grades), embroidery that turned into paid work, early jobs, business books, conferences, and a senior year centered on debate, confidence, and entrepreneurship.If you're thinking, “I'm not smart enough,” “My kids will fight me,” or “Is it too late to start homeschooling — especially for middle and high school?” this conversation will give you clarity, encouragement, and a new definition of education.Connect with Janae:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsiteFollow the show, leave a review, and share this episode with a parent who needs reassurance today.Mentioned in today's episode: 

This week: As the Sun transitions to Aquarius, a story begins involving the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Pluto. A final sextile aspect forms between rulemaking Saturn and rule-breaking Uranus. Mars finishes up a lot of work in Capricorn before entering Aquarius. And the Taurus First Quarter Moon has its hands full with all those planets in Aquarius. No listener question this week, but that segment returns next week! Plus: A complete lack of emotional baggage, and Taurus gets up to speed! Read a full transcript of this episode. Have a question you'd like answered on the show? Email April or leave it here! Subscribe to April's mailing list and get a free lunar workbook at each New Moon! Love the show? Make a donation! Timestamps [1:29] The week kicks off with a packed Monday featuring six major aspects—about what we usually cover in an entire week. [1:53] Sun sextiles Neptune (Jan. 19, 1:55 pm PST) at 29°50' Capricorn-Pisces. An opportunity to turn your dreams into something tangible. Spiritual breakthroughs are possible. [3:44] Sun enters Aquarius (Jan. 19, 5:45 pm PST). It'll be in Aquarius until Feb. 18. This is a time of reinvention—do something new, live more freely, and focus on what truly matters rather than following society's rules. [6:08] Venus conjunct Pluto (Jan. 19, 8:04 pm PST) at 03°19' Aquarius. Look out for new insights about relationships, as well as what needs to change. Finances can take a turn. [7:56] Mercury enters Aquarius (Jan. 20, 8:42 am PST), until Feb. 6. Draft your plans for the future. Master new technology. [9:24] Sun conjunct Mercury (Jan. 21, 7:49 am PST) at 1°36' Aquarius. When Mercury is cazimi, powerful mental and communication clarity is possible. This exact window—when the Sun and Mercury are within 17 minutes of arc—is between Jan. 20, 9:31 pm PST to Jan. 21, 6:03 pm PST. [10:47] Mercury conjunct Pluto (Jan. 22, 9:15 am PST) at 3°24' Aquarius. Avoiding the truth isn't an option. Channel compulsive urges into absorbing routines, and focus on researching finances and emerging technologies. [12:11] Sun conjunct Pluto (Jan. 23, 2:28 am PST) at 3°25' Aquarius . This conjunction falls on the Sabian symbol 4 Aquarius, A Hindu healer. Excellent for deep healing and letting go of what is no longer healthy or needed. [14:14] Saturn sextiles Uranus (Jan. 19, 9:19 pm PST) at 27°33' Pisces-Taurus. The other two sextiles in this series were on April 4 and August 11, 2025. You hold the key to your own prison door and have the power to move forward. [16:39] Mars trines Uranus (Jan. 19, 9:56 pm PST) at 27°33' Capricorn-Taurus. Repeat this mantra: “I am ready to change, I am ready to do things differently.” Just make sure that you're moving towards something that is actually better and not just reacting in the moment. [18:59] Mars sextiles Saturn (Jan. 19, 10:02 pm PST) at 27°33' Capricorn-Pisces.  Here's an opportunity to step up your game in a particular area of life, especially if it's work-related. [20:01] Mars sextiles Neptune (Jan. 22, 10:39 pm PST) at 29°54' Capricorn and Pisces. An opportunity to work more fluidly to pursue work and spiritual goals; don't get too attached to the way you get there, though. [22:07] Mars enters Aquarius (Jan. 23, 1:17 am PST). It'll be in Aquarius through March 2. Go ahead and ruffle some feathers! [23:22] Moon Report! Taurus First Quarter Moon (Jan. 25, 8:47 pm PST) at 6°14' Taurus and Aquarius. This is the first action point toward your New Moon in Capricorn goals (Jan. 18, 2026). Keep it practical and take your time. [25:51] Lunar Phase Family Cycle (LPFC). This is the First Quarter (first action point) in a LPFC that began with the New Moon of April 27, 2025, at 7°46' Taurus. The Full Moon (awareness point) occurs on Oct. 25, 2026, at 2°45' Taurus. The Last Quarter (last action point) is on July 26, 2027, at 3°29' Taurus. [27:32] Void-of-Course (VOC) Moon periods. The Moon in Aquarius squares Uranus in Taurus (Jan. 20, 6:16 pm PST). It's VOC for 4 hours, 34 minutes, and then enters Pisces (10:50 pm PST). Try to use this VOC Moon time to welcome change in small ways. [28:52] The Moon in Pisces conjoins Neptune (Jan. 23, 5:17 am PST). It's VOC for 9 minutes, then enters Aries (5:26 am PST). Introduce a new routine in your daily life that gives you space to indulge sympathy, intuition and imagination. [29:49] The Moon in Aries squares Jupiter in Cancer (Jan. 24, 1:36 pm PST). It's VOC for 20 hours, 29 minutes, then enters Taurus (Jan. 25, 10:05 am PST). Have some fun, just try not to overdo it. [31:09] Listener Question returns next week. [31:20] To have a question answered on a future episode, leave a message of one minute or less at speakpipe.com/bigskyastrologypodcast or email april (at) bigskyastrology (dot) com; put “Podcast Question” in the subject line. Free ways to support the podcast: subscribe, like, review and share with a friend! [31:54] A tribute to this week's donors! If you would like to support the show and receive access to April's special donors-only videos, go to BigSkyAstropod.com and contribute $10 or more. You can make a one-time donation in any amount or become an ongoing monthly contributor.

I join the French History Podcast to discuss three overlooked sites of Revolutionary Paris! From the famous to the forgotten, enjoy the history of these key revolutionary landmarks. For another great podcast on the French Revolution, check out Dr. Gary Girod's French History Podcast! May 2026 Tour Bookings now live: Grey History's French Revolution Tour (May 2026) ⁠Book Your Place Here⁠ Stand in Marie Antoinette's cell. Recreate the storming of the Bastille. Spend a full day at Versailles, including its famous Tennis Court. Bookings are now live for Grey History's French Revolution Tour, running 12–19 May 2026: eight days across Paris and the Loire Valley, designed and hosted by Will Clark. ⁠Book Your Place Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stu starts the show with the results of Tennessee's special election. Is this a good sign for Republicans in the upcoming midterms? Glenn discusses the ongoing inflation issue and explains why he disagrees with a new Trump initiative that aims to give away even more money. It has been almost one year since Trump and his administration took office. Where are all the arrests that were promised? Glenn discusses how out of control judges have gotten in this country. The Trump administration is poised to withhold federal funds from any state that doesn't provide data regarding potential fraud to the secretary of agriculture. Counselor to the U.S. Treasury Joseph Lavorgna joins to discuss President Trump's latest bill that gives children access to a savings account with money when they turn 18. Glenn breaks down his latest conversation with a friend and his faith in God. Americans didn't vote to turn America into Somalia. Glenn explains why Trump is targeting the Somali community.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices