Podcasts about responding

Our reactions may reveal more about what's happening inside us than what's happening around us.

Our reactions may reveal more about what's happening inside us than what's happening around us.

Is free speech disappearing on college campuses? A new report gives nearly half of surveyed colleges an “F” for free speech, raising bigger questions about intellectual diversity, disagreement, and why Christians should value persuasion over coercion.Could AI make kids worse at thinking? Early research suggests generative AI may help students get answers faster while short-circuiting the difficult mental work needed to actually develop critical-thinking skills.A two-year-old was euthanized in the Netherlands. How did we get here? Sean and Scott examine this tragic case and the crucial ethical distinction between relieving suffering, allowing natural death, and intentionally causing death.Are “designer babies” becoming more acceptable? A surprising study finds prospective parents may care as much about avoiding traits like low intelligence or antisocial behavior as they do about certain medical risks when choosing embryos.Listener Question: Could legalizing something harmful actually reduce the harm? A listener pushes Scott on whether his harm-reduction argument applies not only to pornography but also to dangerous drugs such as fentanyl.Listener Question: Can trauma-informed ministry go too far? The hosts explore how churches can take trauma seriously without allowing it to become someone's defining identity—and how truth, compassion, healing, and personal agency can fit together.Listener Question: Are we reading modern psychology back into the Apostle Paul? Responding to their recent conversation with Scot McKnight, Sean and Scott ask how confidently we can apply concepts like trauma, emotional regulation, and PTSD to a biblical figure living 2,000 years ago.==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.   To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.  

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Ask a question hereThis episode is intentionally and unapologetically Gen X, slightly abrasive and definitely not safe for the easily rattled. Beneath the profanity and sarcasm is a serious discussion about accountability, professional communication and knowing the difference between telling an uncomfortable truth and simply acting like an asshole. Rudy takes on cancel culture, trigger warnings, political correctness and the challenge of communicating like an actual human being in a customer-facing industry.Pool professionals should never be afraid to correct dangerous work, challenge technical bullshit or tell a customer an uncomfortable truth. Facts do not stop existing because somebody dislikes the delivery. At the same time, “that's just how I am” is not a free pass to say whatever launches out of your mouth while wearing the company logo.This episode explores the increasingly narrow space between sanitized corporate nonsense and uncontrolled verbal chaos. Rudy discusses context, intent, accountability, social media outrage, abusive customers, generational differences and why being offended does not automatically make someone correct.The answer is not silence. It is judgment.Say what you mean. Know why you are saying it. Read the room. Stand behind the facts. Correct yourself when warranted. Refuse dishonest outrage. And occasionally, learn when to shut the fuck up.Also featured: an update on the 2026 Talking Pools Podcast Top Ten Pool Industry Mentor awards and the championship belt.Listener advisory: Explicit language, blunt opinions and enough 1980s Gen X references to make your Trapper Keeper nervous.In This Episode Cancel culture versus legitimate accountability  Why intent matters but does not erase impact  The difference between discomfort, offense and actual trauma  Protecting technical truth without becoming an inconsiderate jackass  How social media eliminated the boundary between personal and professional speech  Responding to complaints without performing a corporate hostage video  Setting boundaries with abusive customers  Leading younger employees without dismissing or indulging every complaint  Why communication is another tool on the service truck  Maintaining humor, honesty and personality while protecting your business Sponsored in part by PoolBrain, Service Industry News, Jack's Magic, AquaStar Pool Products and BlueRay XL. Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Can becoming a mother be compatible with being an ophthalmic surgeon? In part one of this two-part series, Host Dr. Ben Young invites Dr. Jaya Kumar to discuss the challenging fertility and maternal health outcomes for female surgeons, her tips for how she practiced while pregnant and then returned successfully to work, and how physicians can support one another in the operating room. Referenced during the episode: MotherToBaby Dr. MILK (Mothers Interested in Lactation Knowledge) Pregnancy Discrimination and Pregnancy-Related Disability Discrimination (US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission) ACGME Common Program Requirements Tools for Responding to Patient-Initiated Verbal Sexual Harassment (Eyerounds.org) For all episodes or to claim CME credit for selected episodes, visit www.aao.org/podcasts.

In this episode, Prof Chapman unpacks the science behind immune add-ons in IVF, explaining why an embryo behaves almost like a transplant and how a woman’s body has to tolerate a pregnancy that is half foreign. Responding to a listener’s question about steroids, NK cells and CRP, he separates the one immunological condition backed by real evidence, antiphospholipid syndrome, from the many popular tests that offer little scientific justification. With characteristic warmth and candour, he explains why he remains sceptical of steroids for most patients, what the soon to be released Australian IVF data shows about persistence, and why pregnancy rates keep climbing cycle after cycle even without any add-ons. Explore the ‘Prof. Michael Chapman – The IVF Journey’ Facebook Page, your reliable destination for cutting-edge insights and guidance within the realm of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Don’t miss out on the IVF Journey podcast; stay informed with the latest episode updates. Tune in for expert discussions and valuable information on navigating the intricate path of IVF

In this episode, Eli respectfully offers some critique on John Frame's take on the transcendental argument for the existence of God (TAG).

Responding to Trump slights, the European Union offers Canada an associate membership, Coloradans push climate into the November election debate, the affordability crisis is changing voters' views on women's issues.

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What if your most useful keywords are not hiding inside another research tool, but in the questions, complaints, and conversations your customers are already sharing? In this episode of The Simple and Smart SEO Show, Crystal Waddell talks with Kelly Miller, also known as Health Coach Kel, about listening beyond the analytics to understand what people actually need.Kelly brings together her experience in marketing, ecommerce, SEO, health coaching, and product development to explain why DMs and comments can be a goldmine for customer language. Crystal and Kelly also explore social SEO in a zero-click search environment, the risks of posting and ghosting, and how to use autoresponders without losing your personality or your audience's trust.The conversation closes with a practical reminder for overwhelmed business owners: growth does not always require adding another tool, offer, or task. Sometimes the smartest move is to remove what is not serving you, listen more carefully, and focus deeply on one right-fit customer or problem.What You Will LearnWhy DMs and comments reveal customer motivations that keyword-volume data cannot fully explainHow posting without engaging can disconnect you from your audience and weaken your market researchWhy social platforms matter as Google and other search experiences provide more answers without a website clickHow to use ManyChat, autoresponders, and team support while remaining clear about who is respondingWhy your lived experience and applied knowledge can become a credible, differentiated point of viewHow better follow-up questions uncover the obstacle behind a customer's stated problemWhy auditing what you can remove may create more progress than adding another strategyHow narrowing your focus can reveal more relevant opportunities within one audience or offerEpisode TimestampsProduction note: These timestamps begin with the conversation audio. Adjust them if a separate introduction or advertisement is inserted.Time | Topic0:00 | Meet Kelly Miller, also known as Health Coach Kel0:45 | Kelly's journey from marketing and ecommerce to health coaching2:30 | Why DMs can be more valuable than keyword tools3:44 | The problem with posting and ghosting5:13 | Social SEO and the rise of zero-click search6:47 | Using ManyChat and autoresponders without losing your voice8:08 | Why transparency builds trust in DMs and communities12:04 | Owning your perspective instead of borrowing authority12:55 | Finding better questions by listening to customer problems15:30 | Remove before you add18:03 | Auditing your day, priorities, and business focus20:42 | How customer listening changed Kelly's cookbook concept23:01 | Why getting really good at one thing creates momentumKey TakeawaysCustomer language adds context to keyword data. Search tools can show demand, but direct conversations reveal the feelings, objections, and immediate problems behind a search.Engagement is research. Responding to comments and participating in adjacent communities can improve customer understanding, product development, and visibility.Automation still needs a human voice. Simple, transparent automated messages can help a solopreneur respond efficiently without pretending every reply is personal.Your perspective is part of your authority. You do not have to continually reference a larger expert when you can explain what you learned, applied, and discovered yourself.Focus creates relevant expansion. Going deeper into one customer, product, or problem can uncover a connected set of content and offer opportunities.Episode Highlights and Quotes from Kelly:“Let's be messy. Let's be ourselves.”“What are you willing to give up to get what you want?”“I believe 100% you gotta focus and get really good on one thing.”Listener Action StepsReview your last 10 DMs, comments, emails, or sales conversations and highlight the exact phrases customers repeat.Choose one repeated question and turn it into a useful post, email, podcast topic, product-page section, or FAQ.Audit one automated message. Make it shorter, make it sound like you, and clearly identify automation or team members when needed.Remove one tool, task, or offer that is taking energy away from the customer or problem you most want to serve.Subscribe to The Simple and Smart SEO Show for practical visibility strategies designed for small business owners.Resources and MentionsHealth Coach Kel: https://healthcoachkel.comSimple and Smart SEO: https://simpleandsmartseo.comOur Rooted Kitchen: Learn more through Health Coach Kel's website and social channelsTools mentioned: ManyChat, Ubersuggest, Surfer, ChatGPT, and ClaudeAbout Kelly MillerKelly Miller, also known as Health Coach Kel, helps busy women build greater confidence and capacity around food, energy, and everyday life. Her background includes marketing, ecommerce, SEO, health coaching, and product development. Through Health Coach Kel and Our Rooted Kitchen, she encourages women to reconnect with cooking, growing food, and practical habits that fit real life.About Crystal WaddellCrystal Waddell is an SEO educator, ecommerce business owner, and visibility strategist for creative entrepreneurs and small businesses. On The Simple and Smart SEO Show, she shares practical strategies to help business owners improve visibility, connect with right-fit customers, and grow without unnecessary complexity. Learn more at simpleandsmartseo.com.DisclaimerThis episode is provided for general education and discussion. Tools, platforms, and marketing approaches should be evaluated for your business, audience, and current platform requirements. Some links may be affiliate links, which means Crystal may earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Text me your questions or comments!Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at  Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at aise  Hey, Shopify store owners! 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Kwaku El and Maddy Packer team up with Cardon Ellis and Brittany the Shadow to teach people how to recognize toxic "cry-bullism" online, and instruct us how to respond to it. It's gonna be fun.

How do leaders stay effective when work is changing faster than ever? Melissa Swift, author of Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World, joins Charles Good on The Good Leadership Podcast to explore what effectiveness really looks like in an era of AI, constant disruption, workplace overload, and organizational chaos. Melissa shares her Effectiveness Architecture (knowledge, methods, people, and technology) and explains why working harder is often not the same as working better. The conversation dives into some of the toughest challenges facing leaders today: managing rumors and gossip without becoming part of them, leading with transparency during uncertainty, distinguishing unavoidable chaos from self-inflicted organizational dysfunction, and recognizing when structural problems make effectiveness nearly impossible. Melissa also explains how leaders can redesign work, clarify roles, reduce unnecessary complexity, and create the conditions for people to perform at their best. Charles and Melissa also explore the future of leadership in an AI-driven workplace, including how great leaders can use AI to extend their thinking rather than outsource it, why emotionally intelligent managers remain essential, and why hope may become one of the most important human leadership capabilities of the future. If you want practical strategies to become more effective, reduce workplace chaos, improve communication, and lead through rapid change, this episode offers a powerful playbook.Melissa Swift is a founder, CEO, speaker, and longtime people consultant who helps organizations, teams, and individuals succeed in increasingly complex and chaotic workplaces. She has held leadership roles at Mercer, Korn Ferry, and Deloitte and is the author of Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World. Her work focuses on helping people and organizations improve effectiveness by strengthening how they use knowledge, methods, relationships, and technology.Chapters00:00 Introduction to effectiveness in leadership01:16 Melissa introduces the effectiveness architecture02:12 Managing rumors and gossip effectively03:25 Adopting an open but discerning stance04:23 Using peer leadership to clarify signals05:18 Responding to rumors and maintaining boundaries06:30 The power of transparency during ambiguity09:21 Understanding different types of chaos12:05 Recognizing self-inflicted chaos and zombie cabin environments14:38 Creating structural changes to reduce chaos15:22 Signs of structural barriers to effectiveness17:27 Planning a thoughtful exit from intractable roles19:44 The impact of emotionally intelligent management22:55 Technology's role in leadership and management24:39 Partnering with AI to extend leadership capabilities26:34 Cultivating hope as a leadership skill29:15 One small action for leaders to improve effectiveness30:03 Connecting with Melissa Swift and her workSubscribe to The Good Leadership Podcast: [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] | [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/in/charlesagood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack Channel (Outlearn to Outperform): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠charlesgood.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn Newsletter (The Outlearn Advantage): [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Institute for Management Studies

What if better health, a healthier lifestyle, and lasting change has less to do with what you're doing… and more to do with what you're saying? DOWNLOAD: https://www.terri.com/scriptures-and-affirmations-to-speak-over-your-body-2/LAST VISION101 MENTORSHIP COHORT OF 2026 BEGINS OCTOBER 1ST! REGISTER NOW AND SAVE 50%! https://www.terri.com/mentorship/GIVE a donation today: https://www.terri.com/single-donation/?form=FUNFNTXHRWPTHANK YOU to our Partners—you make this ministry possible!PARTNER with Terri to make a difference: https://www.terri.com/partnershipIn her faith-based podcast, Terri Savelle Foy shares the foundation for making healthier changes in her own life. You'll learn why the words you speak matter, how to align your thoughts and words with God's Word, and how speaking positively and intentionally can help you approach your health from a place of faith instead of fear, frustration, or discouragement.If you want to get healthier, feel better, have more energy, or make lasting changes in your health, this episode will give you a biblical perspective you might have overlooked!You'll discover how to:* Change the way you speak about your body and your health* Replace negative thoughts and words with words that agree with God's truth* Use the power of your words to change your mindset* Align your thoughts, words, and actions with biblical principles*Begin making positive changes in your health from the inside outYour health journey isn't just physical. What you think, what you believe, and what you speak matter.If you're ready to make healthier choices and see your health through a biblical lens, watch this episode and discover the powerful connection between faith, your words, and your health.SAY HELLO!Website → https://www.terri.comInstagram →   / terrisavellefoy  Tik Tok →   / terrisavellefoy  Pinterest →   / terrisavellefoy Support the show

Religious Jewish viewers say the Septuagint was only the Torah, later rewritten by Christians, and too flawed for the New Testament to quote. Dr. Michael Brown addresses these comments, showing that the rest of the Hebrew Bible was already translated into Greek before the time of Jesus. You will see how New Testament authors sometimes translate straight from the Hebrew, and how the Septuagint and the Dead Sea Scrolls sometimes preserve an older reading than the later Masoretic text. ~~~FRONTL|NE Newsletter: https://thelineoffire.org/newsletterDonate: https://thelineoffire.org/donate-one-timeX: https://twitter.com/DrMichaelLBrownYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LFTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelbrownFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASKDrBrownWebsite: https://thelineoffire.orgRadio Broadcast from The Line of Fire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our guest is Mahmood Nanji, policy fellow at Western University's Ivey School of Business and former Ontario Associate Deputy Finance Minister.

Sermon Outline: "Did You Hear That?" Preacher: Pastor Barbara Salley I. The Voice of Yahweh in a Noisy World A God Who Speaks: Unlike silent idols, Yahweh is actively speaking across human history—recorded over 2,000 times in the Old Testament (00:56:09). Drowning Out the Noise: Daily life presents constant competing voices (family, media, internal chatter). Believers must tune their spiritual ears to recognize God's voice over secondary noise (00:57:48). The "Thin Silence" (1 Kings 19:12): Illustrating with the concept of an anechoic chamber (where ears scale up to hear the quietest sounds), Pastor Barb emphasized that God frequently whispers in a "thin silence" so believers will lean in close (01:01:36). II. Cultivating Spiritual Discipline & Intimacy Eye on the Master: Drawing from a personal illustration of signaling her sons with a simple snap in a store, spiritual sensitivity requires keeping our eyes fixed on God so we can react to His subtle cues (01:05:18). Familiarity vs. Mere Recognition (John 10:27): Knowing God's voice requires deep personal relationship built over years—similar to recognizing a spouse's footsteps or voice without seeing them (01:20:01). Responding in Surrender: Hearing God's voice demands active obedience, even when the direction contradicts personal convenience or preference (01:06:25). III. Generational Continuity & Accountability Passing the Torch: The older generation must turn around to pull up the rising generation, mentoring them in how to discern and respond to the Holy Spirit (01:16:55). The Power of Spiritual Mentors & Counsel: Believers need godly accountability and proven spiritual leaders to test impressions against Scripture (01:33:51, Proverbs 19:20). Handling Personal Prophetic Words: Pastor Barb shared a transparent testimony regarding a past prophetic word from Evangelist Billy Burke and stressed remaining patient on God's timetable rather than forcing self-made outcomes (01:36:15). IV. The Ultimate Miracle & Altar Call "Speak Lord, Your Servant Hears" (1 Samuel 3:10): Like young Samuel, believers must posture themselves primarily as servants ready to listen and carry out God's directions without hesitation (00:53:57, 01:52:30). The Greatest Miracle: The greatest miracle is that God sent Jesus to die on the cross, shedding His blood so that humanity could have direct access to hear the voice of the Father (01:42:25). Scripture Index 1 Samuel 3:1–10 > "Now the boy Samuel ministered to the Lord before Eli... And the Lord came and stood and called as at other times, 'Samuel! Samuel!' And Samuel answered, 'Speak, for Your servant hears.'" (00:52:13) 1 Kings 19:11–12 > "And after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice." (01:27:20) John 1:1 > "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (01:06:59) John 10:3–5, 27 > "My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me. And they will by no means follow a stranger..." (01:19:57) Isaiah 30:21 > "Your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, 'This is the way, walk in it,' whenever you turn to the right hand or whenever you turn to the left." (01:25:30) Isaiah 55:8–9 > "'For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,' says the Lord." (01:26:12) Jeremiah 1:5 > "Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; before you were born I sanctified you..." (01:33:07) Jeremiah 29:11 > "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (01:26:47) Galatians 4:4 > "But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son..." (01:40:45) Proverbs 19:20 > "Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days." (01:36:02) Hebrews 4:12 > "For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword..." (00:59:47) Revelation 3:8 > "I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it..." (01:13:37) "Thanks for listening! For more information, visit churchoftheharvest.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and YouTube @cothcleveland.

Responding to questions from listeners about this date in history, remembering September 11 and the assassination of Charlie Kirk, reflecting on the fall of G3 Ministries and why it happened, and what qualifications does a worship leader need to have. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Bart Ehrman posed it as a hypothetical question: What if the canon had ended up containing the Gospels of Peter, Thomas, and Mary instead of Matthew, Mark, and Luke? I put that question to Dr. Greg Lanier, who has just written a GREAT BOOK on the Apocryphal Gospels. His answer is that the scenario has no historical basis, and that if you actually had only those three, you'd have no coherent story of Jesus at all. Dr. Lanier's argument throughout is that the Apocryphal writings are downstream of the canonical Gospels, not competitors with them. CHECK OUT: Greg's channel: https://youtube.com/@GregLanier-d5r CHECK OUT: Consider Supporting the Ministry! (https://seanmcdowell.org/give) READ: Apocryphal Gospels: Separating the Real Jesus from Fan Fiction (https://amzn.to/4qqO3nM) CHECK OUT: Logos Bible 60 Day Free Trial (https://logos.com/mcdowell) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Timestamps 0:00 — Do these writings threaten the historical Jesus? 0:51 — Responding to Ehrman's what-if 3:36 — Why write a book on fake gospels? 6:42 — What "apocryphal" actually means 11:08 — Sayings, fragments, and full compositions 16:57 — Peter, Mary, Thomas, and Judas 22:28 — How much history is in them? 27:04 — Why scholars now say they're downstream 31:11 — From the Jesus Seminar to the Da Vinci Code 33:33 — The Jesus Wife fragment 41:56 — Bad apologetics on both sides 44:05 — The Infancy Gospel of Thomas 52:15 — The Protoevangelium of James 57:16 — Your nativity scene isn't in Matthew or Luke 1:00:07 — How the apocryphal gospels argue for the four 1:07:19 — What the church fathers actually said 1:12:04 — Why he does this work Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Keep Moving – Faithfulness Continues When Feelings Change | MOVE: Faith Takes Action (2)What do you do when your feelings change, the circumstances get difficult, and the excitement of your first step begins to fade?You keep moving.In this powerful second message from the MOVE: Faith Takes Action series, we are reminded that faith takes the first step, but faithfulness keeps taking steps. God is not only interested in moments of faith, He wants to develop lives marked by consistent obedience.Faithfulness is choosing to keep moving even when you don't feel like it.In This Message:1. Consistency Builds What Crisis RevealsDaniel didn't suddenly become faithful when his crisis came. His faithfulness had already been built through consistent prayer. When pressure came, he continued doing what he had always done.2. Small Obedience Is Still Significant ObedienceGod sees faithfulness in the little things. What may seem insignificant to us is never insignificant to God. Our daily obedience, stewardship, service, prayer, and persistence are building something that matters.3. Don't Let Your Feelings Determine Your FaithfulnessJesus Himself experienced anguish in the garden, yet He prayed, “Not My will, but Yours be done.” Feelings may change, but God's purpose remains. Faithfulness means choosing obedience even when our emotions don't cooperate.4. Don't Quit Before the HarvestGalatians 6:9 reminds us not to grow weary in doing good. There is a harvest connected to our perseverance. What God is developing may take time, but slow progress is not the same as no progress.This Week's ChallengeLast week, the challenge was:Take one step.This week:Repeat the right step.Choose one God-led habit and practice it consistently.Maybe it's:• Prayer• Reading the Word• Renewing your mind• Guarding your words• Responding instead of reacting• Faithful financial stewardship• Serving where God has planted youDon't try to change twenty things at once. Choose one and stay faithful.Remember Daniel:“As he had done previously.”Your feelings may change. Your circumstances may change. The season may change.But God remains faithful.So—Take the step.Build the habit.Stay faithful.Don't quit.KEEP MOVING.

This year marks 25 years since 9/11 — remembered for the lives lost that day, but also for a health crisis still unfolding for those exposed to Ground Zero's toxic dust and debris. Jacqueline Moline, MD, who helped launch medical surveillance for 9/11-exposed patients within weeks of the attacks, joins Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, MBA, to describe the earliest symptoms she saw — including the relentless "WTC cough" — the far wider range of people affected beyond firefighters and police, from construction workers to Lower Manhattan residents, and how the health toll unfolded in waves over the following decades. Northwell is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

What has 25 years of monitoring revealed about 9/11's long-term health toll — from rising cancer rates to newer risks like early cognitive decline and autoimmune disease? In part 2, Dr. Moline explains how scientific understanding evolved, why the biggest barrier to care is awareness rather than access, and what lessons this disaster holds for responding to future public health crises. Northwell is New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, with 28 hospitals, 890 outpatient facilities and more than 16,600 affiliated physicians. We're making breakthroughs in medicine at the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. We're training the next generation of medical professionals at the visionary Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. Get the latest news and insights from our experts in the Northwell Newsroom: Press releases Insights Podcasts Publications Interested in a career at Northwell Health? Visit our career site and explore our many opportunities. Watch episodes of 20-Minute Health Talk on YouTube.  For information on our more than 100 medical specialties, visit Northwell.edu and follow us @NorthwellHealth on Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

For 11 September 2026, Friday of week 23 in Ordinary Time, based on Luke 6:39-42, sent in from Lyon, France.

Why do transgender communities continue to experience profound health inequities? In Part 2, Tonia Poteat examines the structural and social determinants influencing transgender health, the persistent disparities in HIV prevention and care, and the importance of addressing housing, employment, stigma, and gender affirmation alongside traditional healthcare interventions.  Timestamps:  01:01 – Political Determinants of Health  04:00 – Gender and Racial Minorities – HIV  06:04 – Why Intersectionality is Important in HIV Care  08:52 – Responding to Non-Healthcare Challenges

How should we respond to a God who always keeps his promises?Reading Plan: Worship - Psalm 105:39-45Wisdom - Proverbs 22:1-3Witness - Luke 19-20Visit https://www.revivalfromthebible.com/ for more information.

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Today's episode is titled “How to Respond to a Rebuke.” In our last episode, Jehoshaphat made a dangerous alliance with Ahab. We saw how he listened to the wrong voices, followed the wrong counsel, and how he nearly lost his life because of it.Now, in chapter 19, he returns home, and then God sends a prophet to rebuke him. What Jehoshaphat does next is one of the most beautiful moments in his life. He doesn't try to defend himself. He does not justify his actions, and thankfully he doesn't imprison the prophet, as we sadly saw Ahab do yesterday. Instead, he responds with humility. He receives the rebuke, he corrects his course, and he leads the nation into deeper obedience. This is why I believe that today's chapter 19 teaches us something every believer needs to learn: How to respond when God confronts us.How to respond when we are corrected.How to respond when we are rebuked. So, let's explore how to respond to a rebuke…. Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

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Father Tom responds to Evangelising Eastern Orthodoxy's video analysis of an interview he did with John Diacos discussing the Orthodox Christian worldview and his own personal background. We will discuss how to answer Evangelical claims about Jesus and the Gospel. Music attribution: New Vision (Classical) - PineAppleMusic Distributed by Pixabay Link: https://pixabay.com/music/modern-clas...

On Twitter and YouTube, Dinesh D'Souza has been criticizing Calvinism (i.e. Reformed theology) for weeks, leveling both scriptural but also philosophical and moral objections. Bob adopts his version of Molinism to argue that God's sovereignty can be reconciled with man's free will (and hence moral culpability).Mentioned in the Episode and Other Links of Interest:Dinesh D'Souza's critique of Calvinism.RC Sproul's YouTube series introducing systematic Reformed theology.William Lane Craig quick intro to Molinism.The BMS ep. 158, A Geometric Analogy to Reconcile Paul and James.Installments one and three in the BMS series on an Interdisciplinary Commentary on the Gospels, laying out Bob's view of free will vs. determinism, and how to reconcile Arminianism with Calvinism.Help support the Bob Murphy Show.

Dear Listener, A reader named Alex wrote a long, seemingly courteous letter to me — more careful and more genuinely wrestling with Scripture than most criticism I receive, but making serious charges all the same: that my teaching is doctrinally vague, that it amounts to extreme separatism, and that it risks pushing isolated believers into a dangerous, unaccountable "lone wolf" Christianity with no fellowship at all.In this episode, I explain why I'm not going to answer him privately, point by point, in his inbox — and instead lay out the fuller answer here, for him and for everyone raising the same questions.Along the way: what Jeremiah 24's "Two Baskets of Figs" actually says about who the real exiles were; the Abedi Inversion from The Glorious Few and why systemic diagnosis isn't the same as anecdote; a direct answer to the lone-wolf concern and what real, biblical exile does and doesn't look like; and a closer look at Samuel Rutherford's warning against Brownist separatism — including why his own life as a Covenanter who wrote Lex, Rex makes him an odd witness to conscript for "never leave."You can tune in to the YouTube of the podcast here, and read all copy on the blog here. In Christ,Nick & Mairi FanksP.S. This is the one Bible teaching series that we would gladly give the rest of our lives to proclaiming: I AM JEALOUS: The Exclusive Demands of Yahweh, and His Renegade BrideMaranatha?✍️ Books (free to those in need) here.

This episode celebrates the life and work of Wendell Berry, the  poet and farmer who died this week. Berry's brief  poem "The Real Work,"  invites us to recognise that when we no longer know what to do or which way to go, we may have arrived at our genuine calling. A conversation for all of us navigating confusion, loss, or disorientation, and wondering about how we might bring ourselves when we no longer know the way.This week is hosted as always by Lizzie Winn and Justin Wise of Thirdspace.This is Turning Towards Life, a weekly live 30 minute conversation hosted by Thirdspace in which Justin Wise and Lizzie Winn explore living with depth, attentiveness and care. Find us on FaceBook to join in the lively conversation on this episode. You can find videos of every episode, and more about the project on the Turning Towards Life website, and you can also watch and listen on Instagram, YouTube, and as a podcast in all the usual podcast places.Episode Overview00:00 Introduction to Wendell Berry's Legacy03:06 Surface and Depth05:58 The Real Work08:47 Finding Meaning in the Impeded Stream14:05 Others and Navigating Life's Challenges14:53 The Beauty of Not Knowing: A Personal Reflection17:37 The Song of Life in Chaos21:00 On Connection23:18 Responding to Life's Challenges Together26:55 The Transformative Nature of Uncertainty29:53 What is the Real Work?Our source for this week:The Real WorkIt may be that when we no longer know what to dowe have come our real work,and that when we no longer know which way to gowe have come to our real journey.The mind that is not baffled is not employed.The impeded stream is the one that sings.Wendell Berry (1934-2026)Photo by Jeffrey Hamilton on UnsplashJoin Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribeSupport Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslife---Join Us Live in 2026Turning Towards Life Live Season 3, from 16 September 2026Our Turning Towards Life live programme of community, learning and reflection runs in six month seasons, in person on Zoom once a month. We're very excited about it. A chance to expand beyond the bounds of a podcast into forming a community of learning and practice.You can find out more and join us here: www.turningtowards.life/liveLearn Coaching with ThirdspaceFoundations of Integral Development CoachingOur two-day immersive introduction to integral development coaching. An opportunity to begin to learn to support others in deep, life giving discovery and development.You can read more 'Foundations' and book a place here:www.wearethirdspace.org/foundations-of-coachingYou can hear us talk about the philosophy of our coaching programmes here:www.turningtowards.life/coachingAnd our year-long Professional Coaching Course details are here:www.wearethirdspace.org/professional-coaching-courseJoin Our Weekly Mailing: www.turningtowards.life/subscribeSupport Us: www.buymeacoffee.com/turningtowardslife

Introduction: Nightmares Orson Wells, War of the Worlds Jeremiah 4:19-5:31 1. The Prophet's Grief (4:19-31) 2. The Hardened People (5:1-13) 3. The Judgment of the Lord (5:14-31) Conclusion: How should we respond when God pronounces judgment. There are three different responses we see in the passage.…

Responding to questions from listeners about being nostalgic, whether hell is a place of eternal torment or if the soul is annihilated, what actually is an demonic possession, and another thought on the Lindsay Clancy case. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

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In this episode of Pregnancy Pearls, Dr. Nicole Plenty explains hyperemesis gravidarum, a serious pregnancy condition involving persistent nausea, vomiting, dehydration, and significant weight loss. Drawing from both her medical expertise and her own difficult pregnancy experience, Dr. Plenty discusses common symptoms, possible hormonal factors, available treatments, and the warning signs that require urgent medical attention. The episode also addresses the emotional toll of hyperemesis, especially for mothers who feel guilty because they cannot work, care for their families, or function as they normally would. Responding to a listener who has lost weight, required IV fluids, and is struggling despite medication, Dr. Plenty offers an important reminder: hyperemesis is a real medical condition—not a lack of strength, gratitude, or willpower. Today's Pregnancy Pearl: Don't measure your pregnancy against someone else's highlight reel. Needing medication does not mean you failed. Going to the hospital does not mean you are weak. Asking for help does not mean you are ungrateful. Your job is not to tough it out—it is to take care of yourself so your baby has the healthiest environment possible. Find more shows like this on the Mean Ole Lion app.

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Is Christian nationalism a dangerous eschatological error—or does the debate reveal a much deeper disagreement about Christ’s rule over nations?In this episode of The Magistrate, Josh Howard is joined by guest host Cory Wing to respond to Phil Johnson’s recent comments on Christian nationalism and postmillennialism.They examine whether nations can become Christian, whether the church is called to transform culture, the proper distinction between church and state, and whether civil government can ever truly be morally neutral.Along the way, Josh and Cory interact with questions surrounding John MacArthur, Grace Community Church, Covid-era government overreach, Psalm 2, Psalm 82, Isaiah 11, the Great Commission, and John 18.Can Christian political theology acknowledge Christ’s authority over rulers and nations without confusing the distinct roles of church and state?

So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath; for the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God. [48 minutes]

Lisa Jean Patterson was four months pregnant when she lost her husband. Then, almost a year later, she found her baby drowned in a pool. In the next few hours she witnessed the power of God firsthand through a miracle that changed her life, and her baby's life, forever. Now, she joins the show to share her testimony of faith and perseverance through these momentous times of her life. Lisa's Book: https://amzn.to/4ygNrUHNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading religious network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women's health products from an amazing company and use code LILA10 to get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com00:00:00 - Intro00:01:30 - Losing her husband Nick00:03:57 - 4am: How Nick died00:07:43 - Life as a widow00:09:41 - Any experience of Jesus growing up?00:12:52 - How a Lack of affirmation growing up shaped her00:15:51 - One year later…this happened00:21:58 - The hospital00:25:41 - The miracle00:29:32 - Responding to the miracle00:31:19 - Ezra after the miracle00:33:41 - Connecting with other moms about this:00:35:43 - Other families who are suffering:00:38:20 - Falling in love again:00:40:09 - Blending families:00:41:37 - The Holy Spirit leading her to homeschooling00:44:39 - Homeschooling effecting her kids00:47:11 - The call to write her book:00:52:10 - Hearing God's voice00:54:02 - Ezra now:00:56:20 - Other miracles:01:01:03 - Lisa's final message:

Everything that needs to be said about the San Francisco 49ers before the roster is set - where they might be better, where they have issues and one man that could save them on defense. 0:15 Responding to the Jed York comment critics3:33 Australia trip details4:44 Volvo Cars Marin ad6:08 Kyle Shanahan's play calling9:26 Major Offensive Stories and Roster Hints17:11 Major Defensive Issues and Roster Hints Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The antisemitism of the horseshoe right continues to run rampant. By way of example, one proponent of Tucker Carlson's view that modern-day Israel is the worst of all nations known to man posted the following to my Facebook page: “You keep arguing that we should read our Bibles. Please quote one book, chapter, and verse that says Christians must support the Christ-rejecting nation of Israel.” Challenge accepted. Here is just a start. Website: https://dreverettpiper.com
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Follicles not responding? Cycle cancelled? Told it is your low AMH? Book a free Functional Fertility Second Opinion before your next IVF decision → fabfertile.com You have done the injections. You have gone in for monitoring. They may have increased the medication already. And then you hear it again. The follicles are not responding. There are one or two growing. Maybe the cycle gets cancelled. Maybe you make it all the way to retrieval and get one egg. When you ask why, the answer comes back the same way every time. It is your low AMH. It is your age. You are a poor responder. Those are real factors, and I am not going to tell you the AMH does not matter. But if you are about to put your body, your finances, and yourself through another cycle, there is a bigger question worth asking. Is low AMH the whole explanation? Because these are two separate statements: I have diminished ovarian reserve, and low AMH explains everything that happened during that cycle. They are not the same statement. In this episode I walk through what AMH does and does not tell you, what I would want to understand about the 90 days before stimulation started, and what to ask your clinic before you go again. The full thyroid panel, including antibodies rather than TSH alone. Blood sugar and how it moves across a day. hs-CRP and unnecessary inflammation. Vitamin D you may be taking and may not be absorbing. Gut health, food sensitivity, the vaginal microbiome, nutrient status, and an autoimmune issue that gets mentioned as an afterthought when it belongs at the front of the file. CHAPTERS 00:00 The follicles are not responding 01:00 About Sarah and the team 01:20 What AMH does and does not tell you 02:00 Two statements that are not the same 02:20 The 90 days before stimulation started 02:40 hs-CRP and unnecessary inflammation 03:00 Optimal, not normal 03:20 Blood sugar regulation across the day 03:30 The full thyroid panel including antibodies 03:50 Nutrient depletion and secondary infertility 04:10 The vitamin D you may not be absorbing 04:30 An autoimmune issue is not a by the way 05:00 A clean diet that may not be the right diet for you 05:30 Hypervigilance and nervous system load 06:20 One client who did not have enough follicles to qualify 06:40 What I am not claiming 08:00 Annie and Miles. AMH 0.15, FSH 33 08:40 What Your Clinic Missed 09:00 What to ask before another IVF 09:40 Thirty days without medication, and doing this in parallel 11:00 Book a Second Opinion with your partner WHAT YOUR CLINIC MISSED If you have no idea which of these markers to run, we have a checklist called What Your Clinic Missed. It is a list of markers worth reviewing before a donor egg decision or before another IVF, so you can look at your own results and go from there. Email hello@fabfertile.ca with MISSED in the subject line and we will send it to you. FUNCTIONAL FERTILITY SECOND OPINION Book with your partner and load your labs into the secure portal. Before the call I review your fertility history and bloodwork from both partners, looking for patterns, unanswered questions and gaps. We are not diagnosing. Sometimes the review confirms that moving forward with the next IVF makes sense. Sometimes there are questions worth addressing first. Book your call with your partner at fabfertile.com If you want to know whether the call is right for you first, email hello@fabfertile.ca with FERTILE in the subject line and tell me a little about your situation. ABOUT THE HOST I'm Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile and host of Get Pregnant Naturally, a podcast with over one million downloads. My functional fertility team works with couples navigating low AMH and failed IVF, reviewing functional lab results, gut microbiome, food sensitivity, vaginal microbiome, nutrigenomics, HTMA, DUTCH, toxin testing, and bloodwork alongside nervous system work, to help identify patterns that may not have been considered. We work alongside your medical team, not instead of them. Sarah Clark, founder of Fab Fertile, host of Get Pregnant Naturally (1M+ downloads), and author of Fabulously Fertile. If this episode helped, leave a review. It is how other women find this work.

Selections from Job 20–21 How should believers wisely respond to false accusations? Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll talk about Job's shrewd response to Zophar's painfully inaccurate accusations (Job 20–21). Compare and contrast the lives of the righteous and wicked. When responding to an accuser, stay calm, speak truth, and get tough. Let the Lord defend you!

Responding to a clip that was circulating from Jeremy Boreing who was addressing a whole group of sins that pastors in America often won't even touch. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Selections from Job 20–21 How should believers wisely respond to false accusations? Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll talk about Job's shrewd response to Zophar's painfully inaccurate accusations (Job 20–21). Compare and contrast the lives of the righteous and wicked. When responding to an accuser, stay calm, speak truth, and get tough. Let the Lord defend you!

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Pierre Rochard, CEO of The Bitcoin Bond Company, joins Jennifer Sanasie on Markets Outlook to unpack the narratives driving crypto markets heading into Q4. From his 80K year-end price target to his rebuttal of Mark Cuban's "chips are the new crypto" take, Pierre breaks down why Bitcoin's scarcity story remains intact and why miners pivoting to AI could actually be a tailwind for Bitcoin price. Plus, Bullish's new Head of Tokenization joins to unpack what it means to be the first regulated exchange to trade tokenized equity. - Timecodes: 00:00 - Pierre Rochard Joins Markets Outlook 00:56 - Watching the Fed and Treasury 02:14 - Pierre's Bitcoin Price Target 02:24 - Responding to Mark Cuban: Chips vs. Bitcoin 06:01 - Why Cuban May Have Latched Onto the Wrong Narrative 07:25 - Will Retail Come Back to Bitcoin? 09:24 - Brand New Rails: Bullish Launches Tokenized Equity Trading 12:02 - Self-Custody vs. Exchanges Post-ColdCard 13:42 - The Best Ways to Get Bitcoin Exposure 15:32 - Bitcoin Miners Pivoting to AI 17:21 - Why Miners Leaving Is Actually Bullish for Bitcoin - This episode is brought to you by RealFi, a smarter stablecoin, backed by real-world assets. RealFi is launching August 2026. Join the Testnet now at realfi.co. - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie.

Read OnlineFinal DiscoursesJesus told his disciples this parable: “The Kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps, brought no oil with them, but the wise brought flasks of oil with their lamps.” Matthew 25:1–4Today's Gospel comes from Jesus' final discourses with His disciples. It was the week of Passover. Jesus had already concluded His public preaching in the Temple and was now offering some final words to His closest companions. Though He was fully aware of the suffering He was about to endure, His disciples did not yet understand what was to come. Therefore, we should recognize in these final teachings the urgency of Jesus' message—an urgent appeal received by the Twelve but not yet fully grasped.The final discourses all center around the theme of vigilance, judgment, and the coming of the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus, knowing that His Passion was near, sought to prepare His disciples for the trials to come—not only the immediate trial of His crucifixion, but also the long vigil of the Church as she awaits His glorious return. In this parable of the ten virgins, Christ emphasizes the need for constant spiritual preparedness. The wise virgins symbolize those who live in a state of grace, are nourished by prayer, perform acts of charity, and remain faithful to God's will. The oil in their flasks represents both good deeds and the inner life of the soul—alive through faith and love, and sustained by the Holy Spirit.The foolish virgins represent those who give the appearance of belonging to the Bridegroom but fail to cultivate the interior life. They are unprepared for the delay, which signifies the mystery and hiddenness of God's providential will and the unpredictability of the moment of our particular and final judgment. The final discourses, therefore, call us to an active and discerning faith that does not grow lax or presume upon last-minute conversion. Christ urges His disciples to “stay awake,” not in fear, but in hopeful readiness, living each day as if the Bridegroom might arrive at any hour.Though this exhortation carries eschatological tones—pointing to our particular death and Jesus' return in glory—it also refers to the countless ways God comes to us by grace, night and day, as we journey through this life. Attentiveness to those graced moments is, in many ways, the most important form of vigilance, because it prepares us to stand confidently before God when this life is over.For that reason, hear Jesus' concluding words in today's Gospel as an exhortation to diligently await every graced moment of your day: “Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” God's grace can come to us at any time and in any circumstance. We might be shopping, doing chores, eating a meal, or working, and—if our souls are attuned to His coming—we may sense an immediate and clear spiritual prompting by which God inspires us to act or refrain. The good news is that when God communicates His will, He offers more than instruction; He also imparts the providential grace we need to respond at once. Responding to Him is more than a choice we make; it is a cooperation with His grace, by which we act more fully as members of His Body, the Church.Reflect today on the oil in your own flask. Are you spiritually prepared not only for the coming of the Bridegroom at the end of your life or the end of time, but also for the daily, hidden comings of His grace? Seek to live each moment in a state of spiritual readiness, with your heart alert and open. When the Bridegroom comes—whether at the end of days or in the everyday quiet whispers of grace—blessed will you be to rise, lamp in hand, and enter the wedding feast with Him. Responding in this life gives us an immediate foretaste of the joy and peace we will experience in the Eternal Wedding Feast of the Lamb in Heaven.My Lord and Eternal Bridegroom, You invite me, day and night, to enter the wedding feast of grace with You. Help me, I pray, to remain vigilant, to stay awake, and to always discern Your voice when You call. May I be ever ready, with the oil of charity and grace fueling the light of Your joy and peace—now and forever. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Parable of the Ten VirginsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.