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The holidays promise joy and togetherness but for many couples, they also bring stress, busyness, and mismatched expectations. In this episode, we're helping you slow down, reconnect, and approach the season with intention. We talk honestly about why couples often drift spiritually and emotionally in December and offer simple, realistic ways to stay grounded in Christ and connected to each other. From aligning holiday expectations to creating meaningful traditions, you'll walk away with practical tools to cultivate peace, gratitude, and unity in your marriage. Whether this season feels exciting or overwhelming, this conversation will help you not just survive the holidays—but truly thrive together.   Episode Highlights: The holidays can magnify an already existing disconnect. When Christ isn't the center of the holidays and your marriage, both will suffer. True joy doesn't come from a full schedule. Quotes from Today's Episode: When we take our eyes off the true reason for Christmas—Christ—we get caught up in the world's chaos.  Don't abandon what nourishes your soul just because life gets hectic. The habits that sustain you all year are even more vital during the holidays. Keep your year-round rhythms strong—pray together, make time to communicate, and carve out quiet moments as a couple amid the December rush. Acts of generosity spark joy and deepen your connection. Intentionality is everything—if you aren't purposeful, the busyness will steal your time and memories.  Release the pressure to do it all—focus on what brings true joy to your family. Give yourself permission to let go of traditions that drain you, making room for new ones—or simply space to rest, bake cookies, and enjoy music by the tree.   Couple's Conversation Guide: 1. Which part of the holidays tends to be most stressful for each of us, and why? 2. Is there a simple spiritual practice we could commit to together this December?   3. Where do our expectations differ when it comes to gifts, gatherings, travel, or downtime? 4. What new tradition could we create this year that fits who we are as a couple right now? Mentioned in this Episode: Awesome Marriage is on Instagram. It's not too late to start our Very Married Christmas Couple's Advent Calendar. Our Annual Marriage Check Up Guide is the perfect way to assess what's working and set new goals for what's not. We gathered all 665 answers, organized them into the top 10 themes, and added 1 practical step for each theme so wives can better meet their husband's needs. 10 Things Husbands Want Their Wives to Understand Want an opportunity to dig into God's Word with your spouse? Find Awesome Marriage on YouVersion. How do we take a season that is often filled with stress and anxiety and turn things around? An Awesome Marriage Christmas goes over four things you can do as a couple to reduce the stress and anxiety of the season and help you focus on Jesus. If you haven't browsed our site, you've GOT to check out the marriage resources we have over at AwesomeMarriage.com, and browse our online courses at Dr. AwesomeMarriageUniversity.com !  Speaking of being intentional! Sign up for Dr. Kim's Marriage Multiplier email for practical weekly marriage tips! Now is the perfect time to join our Marriage Changers program. Enjoy every resource of the month plus bonus content from Dr. Kim and Mrs. Nancy. Join now, just in time to receive our 10 Things Husbands Want.  

This media-maven turned curandera shares her experience of self-transformation, the loss that defined her early life, and practices you can use to find yourself. It's all part of her new book: Get Rooted: Reclaim Your Soul, Serenity, and Sisterhood Through the Healing Medicine of the Grandmothers.Find ways to order Get Rooted here. Robyn Moreno is on Instagram @robynnmoreno. If you liked this episode, listen to Mountaineer Silvia Vasquez-Lavado Knows the Highest Mountain is the One Within and Why Kat Armas Believes Your Abuela Has the Answers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Even John the Baptist, the prophet who points his long, bony finger to Jesus, is left to question, "Are you the one who is to come?” Lars Olson teaches us that John, just like all of us, expects Jesus to make the world a better place according to our expectations. But that's what Advent is all about: the dawn of a new creation. A new kingdom found in the promise of Christ. CHALLENGE GRANTA Luther House of Study donor is sponsoring a challenge grant. If you sponsor one podcast episode by the end of the year, another podcast episode will be sponsored on your behalf. If you'd like to have your donation doubled, email Sarah Stenson at sarah@lhos.org or go to lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate CARE OF SOULS - ADDICTIONIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those struggling with life's challenging situations: addiction, death, family disharmony, and more. Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders.With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the broken places of addiction not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ.Because in the end, it's not about fixing people—it's about preaching the Gospel.Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of Souls - AddictionSING TO THE LORD Martin Luther said, "Next to the word of God, the art of music is the greatest treasure in the world." To understand the importance of hymnody in the Lutheran church, Lars Olson and Mason Van Essen sit down with Zachary Brockhoff to discuss the lectionary's hymns, their meaning and history, and how the music preaches the Gospel. 

In this Advent message, Pastor Jessica invites us to slow our pace and enter the season with openness, longing, and hope. Rooted in Isaiah 11, she reflects on the image of a new shoot rising from a stump, a powerful reminder that God brings life where things feel cut back, weary, or broken. Through honest storytelling and thoughtful exploration of Scripture, we are invited to name the pain we see in our world while also holding fast to the promise of shalom. True peace is not something we manufacture through traditions or effort. It is a gift from the promised King who brings justice, restoration, and wholeness. This sermon offers a steady invitation to wait with hope and trust the God who is always at work making all things new.

As we enter this season of Advent, let us remember that God doesn't want our hope to be in a Christmas tree or a beautifully wrapped gift, or in our government, our business or even in our own ingenuity. But our Hope should be in His Son, Jesus and his ultimate return. And that seed of hope can bring forth life in every barren place in our lives.

In this episode of Rooted in Retail, host Crystal Vilkaitis breaks down the Market Magic framework—seven must-have elements every independent retailer should check off to stay resilient, profitable, and top-of-mind in 2026.If you're closing out a busy holiday season or planning for the new year, this episode gives you actionable ideas you can start using today to boost visibility, strengthen your brand, and elevate your customer experience.[00:00] — Market Magic overview[02:10] — Adaptability & quick pivots[05:45] — Using mystery boxes & FOMO marketing[11:20] — Branding consistency & audits[16:35] — Leveraging customer data + email segmentation[21:50] — Community involvement & partnerships[27:40] — Omnichannel selling in 2026[33:15] — New channels: Podcasts, YouTube & local showsJoin the Rooted in Retail Facebook Group to continue the conversation Join our newsletter for all the latest marketing news for retailers Show off your super fandom by getting your Rooted in Retail Merch!

2 Timothy 4:6–8 (NIV) “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.”Legacy isn't something you CREATE at the end of your life — it's something you BUILD in the middle of it.Legacy is when your OBEDIENCE becomes someone else's OPPORTUNITY.1. Legacy is built by DAILY DECISIONS.Proverbs 24:16 A righteous person may fall seven times, but he gets up again. However, in a disaster wicked people fall.Legacy isn't built by PERFECTION; it's built by PERSEVERANCE.2. Legacy is FINISHED through FAITHFULNESS.Legacy isn't built in the FIRST lap — it's PROVEN in the LAST.Hebrews 12:1–2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.3. Legacy is ROOTED in FAITH.Psalm 78:4 We will not hide these truths from our children; we will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD, about his power and his mighty wonders.Your CONSISTENCY today becomes your children's CONVICTION tomorrow.4. Legacy is REWARDED in ETERNITY.Your real reward isn't what you ACCUMULATE — it's who youIMPACTED.

In this message, we look at Jesus' promise in John 14:26–27 that the Helper—the Holy Spirit—will teach us, remind us, and fill us with a peace the world cannot offer. Jesus draws a clear line: His peace does not operate like the world's peace. So what's the real difference?The world offers peace that depends on quiet circumstances, calm people, and the absence of problems. It's a peace you have to chase, earn, and protect—making it temporary, fragile, and often impossible to sustain.But the peace of Jesus is entirely different.It is given, not earned.Internal, not external.Rooted in His presence, not the world's predictability.

As this year winds to a close and new year soon begins, many of us will soon be making resolutions to start fresh—but there's one commitment that carries eternal impact: growing deeper in God's Word. In this inspiring episode, host Patti Garibay, American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Emeritus, sits down with author and Bible teacher Trillia Newbell to explore how parents can help their daughters develop a faith that endures for a lifetime.  Through her newest resource, 52 Weeks in the Word: Student Edition, Trillia invites kids and families to experience the joy of reading Scripture together—from Matthew to Revelation—discovering that time in God's Word is not a task to complete, but a relationship to cultivate. Patti and Trillia discuss practical ways families can weave Scripture into everyday life, from dinner table conversations to bedtime devotions, and how simple consistency can yield powerful spiritual growth.  Whether your daughter is just beginning to explore the Bible or already loves studying it, this episode will equip you to nurture her curiosity, deepen her understanding, and inspire her to treasure God's Word in her heart. It's a gentle reminder that faith grows not through grand gestures, but through the steady planting of small seeds—one verse, one prayer, one act of trust at a time.  Learn more about Trillia's books—including 52 Weeks in the Word: Student Edition—at trillianewbell.com. Explore more resources to raise girls rooted in Christ at raisinggodlygirls.com. Find or start an AHG Troop in your area at americanheritagegirls.org. 

Join host Lisa Gunshore and guest Deeann Liu Mahoney, a sacred medicine woman, soul guide, and yoga teacher, for an intimate exploration of plant medicines, microdosing, and the profound pathways they open for healing and self-discovery. Together, they weave a conversation that honors ancient earth wisdom, the rise of feminine sovereignty, and the awakening of consciousness in our modern world. Lisa and Deeann share personal insights, ceremonial practices, and embodied wisdom that guide us home to our hearts, bodies, and truth. From sacred rituals to the alchemy of plants, this episode invites you to step into your own sacred sovereignty, deepen your connection to the Earth, and reclaim the beauty, joy, and freedom that is your birthright. Deeann Liu Mahoney is a sacred medicine woman, soul guide, and yoga teacher devoted to beauty, joy, and deep soul remembrance. Rooted in ancient earth wisdom and guided by body and spirit, she holds ceremonial space for healing, embodiment, and awakening. Through the alchemy of plant medicine, yoga, and ritual, she gently guides others home to their hearts, bodies, and soul truth. Walking the beauty way, she weaves sacred spaces where transformation unfolds, intuition awakens, and harmony with the Earth is restored. She leads retreats, workshops, and ceremonies that honor the sacred and awaken the heart and body. Welcome to the Buddhist Biohacker Podcast, where we explore pathways to spiritual awakening, self-healing, and personal transformation. Hosted by Lisa Gunshore, a Functional Ayurveda Wellness Coach, psychic medium, and dedicated spiritual practitioner, each episode blends ancient wisdom and modern insight to guide listeners on their journey of self-realization. In every episode, we delve into four essential steps to inner transformation: Become Aware, Become Wise, Practice, and Trust. Through personal stories, expert interviews, healing techniques, listener Q&A, and weekly tarot or oracle readings, you'll find insights and practical tools for balance and empowerment in every dimension of life. Whether you're seeking to deepen your spiritual practice, navigate life's challenges, or unlock your highest potential, the Buddhist Biohacker Podcast offers a compassionate space for exploration and growth.

John Murray, Ali Bruce-Ball & Ian Dennis talk travels, football and commentary. They reflect on a dramatic weekend of Premier League football and look ahead to the weekend's fixtures. John is across the pond for the FIFA World Cup draw. Plus a glut of unintended pub names, heads up for Clash of the Commentators and which commentary phrases will end up in our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk00:25 John in Washington DC for World Cup draw 04:50 Dramatic week of Premier League football 09:25 5 Live commentaries this weekend 14:00 Unintended pub names from sport commentary 26:00 Potential twist on the theme? 28:45 Clash of the Commentators 34:50 Great Glossary of Football Commentary5 Live / BBC Sounds Premier League commentaries: Sat 1500 Bournemouth v Chelsea, Sat 1500 Tottenham v Brentford on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Leeds v Liverpool, Sun 1400 Brighton v West Ham, Sun 1400 Fulham v Crystal Palace.All Clash of the Commentators correct answers: Acheamponh, Alderete, Ballard, Barkley, Bergvall, Beto, Bijol, Bowen, Brobbey, Bruno Guimarães, Calafiori, Calvert-Lewin, Casemiro, Chalobah, De Cuyper, de Ligt, Fernández, Flemming, Foden, Gabriel, Gibbs-White, Gusto, Gyökeres, Haaland, Igor Jesus, Igor Thiago. Isidor, Jiménez, João Pedro, Keane, Kostoulas, Kroupi, Lukic, Maguire, Mateta, Mateus Fernandes, Mayenda, Mbeumo, Merino, Mitoma, Munetsi, Muñoz, Ndoye, Onana, Pedro Neto, Rice, Richarlison, Rodon, Romero, Sarr, Sarr, Schade, Smith Rowe, Thiaw, Timber, Ugochukwu, van de Ven, van Hecke, Welbeck, Wilson, Woltemade, Zubimendi.Glossary so far (in alphabetical order):DIVISION ONE Bosman, Couldn't sort their feet out, Cruyff Turn, Dead-ball specialist, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Points to the spot, Rabona, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Tiki-taka, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO Ball stays hit, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Good leave, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Nutmeg, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Steal a march, Stramash, Taking one for the team, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Walk it in. UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Todd Vinson is no stranger to the Real Life Mentoring podcast. He and his wife Jeannie shared their story with us and Todd comes back from time to time to share his thoughts on effective leadership. Today, he joins Chris as they tackle the book, 5 Gears: How to Be Present and Productive When There Is Never Enough Time by Jeremy KubicekThe 5 Gears principle is a tool Todd teaches, helping you to shift into the right gear at the right time so that you can grow in your relational intelligence. Using these gears consistently allows you to bring a new level of relational intelligence to your life that offers a competitive advantage in our task-driven world.You won't want to miss today's discussion and hear from Todd.Todd Vinson is the founder of Overlander Consulting.Overlander's Goal is to be:Rooted in insight.‍Driven by purpose.‍Focused on people, over performance.To find out more about Overlander Consulting, schedule a 30 minute session or subscribe to Todd's blog click on: https://www.overlanderconsulting.com/contact

I'd love to hear from you. Send me a text! :)What if I told you that the joy God promises isn't something you lose when life gets hard, but something that actually carries you through those hard times?If you've ever felt like your joy comes and goes depending on what's happening around you… I get it. We've all experienced that rollercoaster… when something good happens, joy rises. When something falls apart, joy drops.But that's happiness, not joy.This week on the Faith-Inspired Living Podcast, we're talking about the difference between happiness and real, Jesus-rooted joy — the kind that doesn't disappear when life gets hard or when your prayers are still in process.Because the truth is this:Joy isn't tied to your circumstances.Joy is tied to your Savior.Hold onto Jesus and receive His joy!He's working all things together for your good.~ ~ ~Just a quick reminder — the GOD Says So™ Shop is launching this January! I'm so excited for you to experience this Scripture-rooted Christian lifestyle brand. To stay connected and informed, visit www.GODSaysSo.shop. ~ ~ ~Let's expand God's Kingdom together. Please take a moment to share this with a friend, leave a comment, and, if you haven't already, please follow or subscribe. Thank you. :)~ ~ ~Click the +Follow to listen on your favorite podcast platform.To learn more & download Faith-Inspired Resources go to >> www.FaithInspiredLiving.comSupport the show

In this week's podcast Aaron attempts to discover the essence of worship. He asks his wife, the president and the president's daughter. He even asks the musical prodigy Ben (but you'll have to email Aaron for the link to that interview aaron@loveandpurity.com) Just in case you're short on time, the key takeaway is removing “me” from worship. Shifting your focus to God, and not on ourselves. Not our ability to sing or play an instrument, but to truly pour ourselves out before an almighty God. Make sure to watch for insights on how to actually do this. Be blessed!

Award winning Songwriter, leadership and management expert and business book author Steve Farber is an artist that came to my attention a couple of years back through open mics and song sanctuaries in Kansas City. As you will hear in this conversation and in studio musical performance, hisworking career and life long passion for music has merged in a unique way.  He returns to the Tasty Brew to celebrate therelease of a new five song EP “Echoes in the Well.”  In addition to top rankings as a leadership and managementexpert, his book “Radical Leap: A Personal Lesson in Extreme Leadership” has been named one of the top 100 Best Business Books of All Time.  He's been writing songs and playing guitarfor 50 years and his business clients ask him to play his original songs during keynote speeches at events all over the world.Rooted in the folk and Americana tradition, Steve's guidinglight has been the artistry of John Prine.  As a kid, he dreamed of playing music for folks… he just never imagined it would play out as it has. Enjoy my conversation with musical interludes from "Echoes in the Well" courtesy of Steve Farber.https://stevefarbermusic.com/ 

210: ART & KEFI: A Doorway To Peace and Everyday Wellness A unexpected doodling art class opened my eyes to possibilities of being well through art. Artist Christina Angelos joins to reveal ways to heal through art. Kiki & Christina Today's Lexi:  Συνεργείο – Synergeio – Workshop In Today's Episode: Christina Angelos is a Fine Artist, Curator, and Modern-Day Philosopher capturing the soul's mystical experience of Greece, its water, cliffs, and divine energy. Rooted in her Greek Orthodox faith, Christina creates visual narratives that explore how the nous, our spiritual mind, encounters God through nature. Her flowing abstract lines mirror the fingerprint of each wave and the invisible energy of creation itself. A former high school art teacher, Christina now teaches online courses that guide students to draw and paint their own memories of travel and emotion. She's passionate about helping others develop their own artistic voice and style while connecting to something deeper within. Through her work and teachings, Christina invites others to feel the eternal pull of home, the same longing Odysseus carried in his heart, and to remember that divine beauty lives within us all. Listen in and learn ways to be well and possibly begin to heal your spirit with doodling, art and painting. Resources: Christina Angelos Studios Hinsdale Library Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce Credits: Music: Spiro Dussias Vocals: Zabrina Hay Graphic Designer: Manos Koumparakis  

In this special bonus episode, Carla sits down with Juliana - a Rooted & Resilient graduate - to share an honest, Christ-centered conversation about healing, emotional resilience, and breaking generational patterns. Juliana opens up about her journey from overwhelming anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional shutdown to learning how to regulate her nervous system, rewrite lies with Scripture, and reconnect with God in a deeper way. She shares how discovering Affirming Truths at the perfect moment led her into a year of transformation through Carla's programs, including Regulate Your Nervous System, Growing in God Confidence, and ultimately Rooted & Resilient. Together, Carla and Juliana explore the connection between body and spirit, how physical pain impacts parenting, what inner child healing looks like in a Christian context, and why affirmations rooted in biblical truth can shift the entire trajectory of a woman's mindset. Juliana also speaks directly to anyone considering joining the next cohort of Rooted & Resilient - offering encouragement, honesty about the investment, and a powerful reminder that when God calls you into healing, He provides the way. This episode will leave you hopeful, grounded, and reminded that Christ-centered healing doesn't just change your life - it changes the generations that come after you. Enrol in the next Rooted & Resilient cohort https://carlaarges.podia.com/rooted-resilient-cohort-2 Did you know that Carla is a Christian Mental Health coach? See if working with her is what you need in your current season.  Book a discovery call today! GET YOUR FREE RENEWING YOUR MIND WORKBOOK HERE Connect With Carla: Book a Discovery call with me https://calendly.com/cmsarges/discoverycall  Come hangout on IG with me @carla.arges Check out my blog and more at www.carlaarges.com  

On this episode of The Sea Captain Leadership Podcast, Phil Bender sits down with Eric Doherty, President & CEO of DPE International, a global AI and healthcare consulting firm. Eric's career has spanned pharmaceutical leadership, medical device commercialization, global business development, and now the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.Rooted in a childhood surrounded by science and medicine — with a pharmacist father and microbiologist mother — Eric has dedicated his work to helping organizations harness data, technology, and innovation to drive better decisions and improve lives.This conversation explores how AI is reshaping entire industries, what leaders must understand about navigating disruption, and the mindset shifts required to move from reaction to vision.What We DiscussFrom Healthcare Foundations to Global StrategyEric shares how his upbringing and early career in healthcare shaped his understanding of how systems function — and why change often requires rethinking those systems from the ground up.Founding DPE InternationalEric explains the problem his firm set out to solve: helping organizations not just adopt technology, but integrate it strategically. The role of AI has dramatically expanded in that mission.AI as a Catalyst — Not a ReplacementWe explore how AI is currently impacting healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and digital health — including which applications matter now and which are still emerging.Leadership in an Era of DisruptionIndustries are shifting fast. Jobs are changing. Efficiency is increasing — sometimes painfully.Eric and Phil discuss:Why adaptability is now the defining leadership skillHow transparency and communication shape trust during changeHow to ensure transformation is human-centered, not just cost-drivenNavigating Change Without Losing CultureFrom COVID diagnostic systems to AI-enabled workflow design, Eric reflects on lessons in resilience, clarity, and guiding organizations through uncertainty.Preparing for the Next DecadeEric offers grounded, strategic guidance for leaders who want to remain relevant:Stay curiousInvest in systems, not just toolsLead from values, not fearKey InsightsAI is not about replacing people — it's about elevating human intelligence with better data and better systems.Leadership during disruption requires clarity of mission, not just efficiency.The organizations that thrive are the ones willing to rethink how they work — not just what they do.About The Sea Captain Leadership PodcastHosted by Phil Bender, Founder & CEO of Sea Captain Coaching, this podcast explores the systems, habits, and decisions that empower leaders to build alignment, grow intentionally, and create lasting impact.SeaCaptainCoaching.comInstagram linkFB linkConnect with PhilLinkedInConnect with Eric

In this nourishing conversation, Matika and Temryss sit down with Pyet DeSpain (Prairie Band Potawatomi and Mexican), chef, entrepreneur, storyteller, and the first-ever winner of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef. Fresh from finishing her debut cookbook, Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking, Pyet shares the streams that brought her to this monumental point in her career and together we explore the meaning of being rooted in fire: cooking with passion, with purpose, with seasonality, and with reverence for the land that feeds us. Pyet reminds us that food is never just food — it is ceremony, resistance, community care, and lineage. It is how we remember who we are. With tenderness, she shares the deep spiritual work of reclaiming identity; the moments of grief and illumination that came with saying no to extractive opportunities; and the healing that arrives when we follow the recipes our grandmothers left for us in stories, memories, and the land itself.TW: This episode includes discussion of suicide. Please take care while listening.Filled with laughter, truth, plant medicine teachings, and the joy of returning to one's roots, this conversation is for anyone longing to reconnect — to culture, to the land, to purpose, or to the fire within. So pull up a chair, relatives. This episode is fragrant with memory, alive with story, and served with the kind of warmth that lingers long after the last bite.++++Credits:A/V Production by Francisco “Pancho” SánchezEdited by Mandy Yeahpau and Francisco “Pancho” SánchezProduced by Matika WilburCo/hosted by Temryss LaneSocial Media by Katharina Mei-Fa BrinschwitzText us your thoughts!Support the showFollow us on Instagram @amrpodcast, or support our work on Patreon. Show notes are published on our website, Allmyrelationspodcast.com. Matika's book Project 562: Changing the Way We See Native America is available now! T'igwicid and Hyshqe for being on this journey with us.

When the industry demands boxes, what happens to the artists who don't fit inside them?As the electronic music world accelerates and algorithms dictate the spotlight, what does it really take to succeed in the artistic mission? Recorded live at Amsterdam Dance Event, this special episode dives into the emotional, spiritual, and structural realities of life as a modern artist with Enamour - one of the most musically dexterous and introspective voices in the scene today.Rooted in decades of musicianship and shaped by Washington D.C.'s underground, Enamour has earned support across Rose Avenue, Anjunadeep, Abracadabra, and beyond. But behind the success lies a far deeper story: the psychology of creativity, the quiet battles of perfectionism, the hidden economics of touring, and the slow erosion of the “middle class” of musicians navigating today's increasingly commercialised landscape.“Creativity works best when you stop trying to control it and start learning to listen to it.” - EnamourJoin us as we explore:✅ Reflections from ADE 2025✅ The real emotional cost of the artist's life✅ Why genre fluidity is both a gift and a gamble✅ The truths behind DJ fees + a shrinking creative middle class✅ How fans unknowingly influence culture + lineups✅ Building a career without losing your centre➤ Follow us at:Instagram:⁠⁠ @missionmakersInstagram:⁠⁠ @dj.n1njaTikTok:⁠⁠ @dj_n1njaSoundcloud:⁠⁠ @dj-ninja➤ Credits:Music: Mission Makers - N1NJA (Unreleased)Producer: Farah Nanji➤ For show notes + more on our host visit:⁠⁠https://mission-makers.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dj-ninja.com/⁠⁠

What if aging wasn't something that simply “happens,” but a reflection of how well your cells are able to repair, restore, and keep you in balance? Today on Rooted in Wellness, I'm joined by Dr. Nichola Conlon, scientist and founder of Nuchido, to explore how NAD, cellular repair, and lifestyle shape the way we age from the inside out. We dive into what NAD actually does in the body, why it declines so quickly, and how stress, inflammation, and modern living accelerate that loss. We also explore biological versus chronological age, what the newest tests can actually tell us, and why certain trends, NAD IVs, high-dose NMN/NR, and supplement stacking, aren't always supportive. You'll hear grounded, practical habits that naturally activate your repair pathways, along with early clinical findings showing improvements in inflammation, sleep, and even biological age. Dr. Nichola Conlon is the founder and CEO of Nuchido, where she brings years of training in molecular biology and drug development to the world of accessible longevity. Her approach is deeply science-informed yet refreshingly balanced, focused on restoring the body's own repair systems so we can feel more clear, energized, and rooted as we age. What's Discussed: (00:00) Why Nature Calms Your Cells (Not Just Your Mind) (04:42) The “Inner Repair System” Your Body Is Begging You to Remember (09:04) How Modern Life Speeds Up Aging (More Than Genetics Ever Will) (23:27) NAD 101: The Molecule Your Energy Runs On (29:19) The Truth About NAD IVs, NMN, and Supplement Stacking (37:55) How Fasting and Movement Switch Your Repair Pathways Back On (43:44) Rebuilding NAD the Way Your Body Actually Wants (48:50) What a 28-Day Clinical Trial Revealed About Biological Age (56:07) Why NAD Matters Even More in Perimenopause & Menopause (01:09:05) NAD and Sleep: The Missing Link No One Talks About Thank You to Our Sponsors: Nuchido: You can get 20% off your first order at nuchido.com with code MONA20. Learn more about Mona Sharma: Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona's 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at https://monasharma.com/12tips.  Visit Mona's website: https://monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation. Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at https://instagram.com/monasharma. Learn more about Dr. Nichola Conlon and Nuchido: Instagram: @drnicholaconlon Instagram: @nuchido Website: https://nuchido.com/ 

In Part Two of our Quiet in the Chaos meditation series, we deepen the practice by exploring the image of a mighty oak tree — rooted, steady, and nourished by what is life-giving. Meditation, whether drawn from Zen traditions of present-moment awareness or the contemplative stillness of Christian prayer, invites us to be grounded in the here and now. Like a tree whose roots hold firm through shifting seasons, you'll learn to remain steady even when life's winds blow hard. This session will help you strengthen your inner stability, reconnect to what sustains you, and carry that grounded strength into your daily life.

Transforming your health is more fun with friends! Join Chef AJ's Exclusive Plant-Based Community. Become part of the inner circle and start simplifying plant-based living - with easy recipes and expert health guidance. Find out more by visiting: https://community.chefaj.com/Get the book here: https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.com/order/ ORDER MY NEW BOOK, SWEET INDULGENCE https://www.amazon.com/Chef-AJs-Sweet-Indulgence-Guilt-Free/dp/1570674248 or https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1144514092?ean=9781570674242 Disclaimer: This podcast does not provide medical advice. The content of this podcast is provided for informational or educational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice or care. You should not use this information to diagnose or treat any health issue without consulting your doctor. Always seek medical advice before making any lifestyle changes. For nearly 30 years, Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's compassionate living philosophy has been propelling plant-based eating into the mainstream and forever changing how we regard animals and treat the planet we live on. A recognized expert and thought leader on the culinary, social, ethical, and practical aspects of living compassionately, healthfully, and sustainably, she is an award-winning author of eight books — including the bestselling The Joy of Vegan Baking, The 30-Day Vegan Challenge, The Joyful Vegan, and her newest book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free. Colleen is also an acclaimed speaker, a regular contributor to National Public Radio, and the host of all-inclusive luxury sustainable, vegan, animal-friendly trips around the world. Host/Producer of Food for Thought Podcast (one of the longest running podcasts), Colleen also co-founded the political action committee East Bay Animal PAC to work with government officials on animal issues in the San Francisco Bay Area. She lives in Oakland, CA with her husband David and their adorable cat Michiko. She can be found at JoyfulVegan.com and on Substack at https://colleenpatrickgoudreau.substack.com. A few words from Colleen about compassion: In light of relentless natural disasters, escalating political violence, deepening divisions, personal challenges, and a fear that our future lies in the hands of those with opposing interests and values, many people are grappling with an overwhelming sense of despair, anxiety, and powerlessness. While I understand these reactions, I don't share them. Even in the face of such challenges, I still have hope. No, I'm not a mythical creature. No, I'm not delusional. Yes, I'm paying attention. I have hope because I dwell on what I can solve rather than on what I can't. I have hope because I don't do nothing just because I can't do everything. I have hope because there's a lot to be hopeful about. When I first became aware of the critical challenges endangering our planet, our health, and the animals we share it with, I immersed myself in every book, article, bit of content offering solutions to make a difference and alleviate suffering. I changed habits and adopted behaviors that had the most positive impact on animals, this planet, and my health. And I've devoted the last 30 years to helping others do the same, culminating in my newest book, A Year of Compassion: 52 Weeks of Living Zero-Waste, Plant-Based, and Cruelty-Free. Rooted in the ethic of compassion, my book's prevailing theme is a testament to the fact that we are all connected, that there is good in this world, and that progress is happening all around us—a message most people aren't hearing enough today. Colleen can be found on Social Media at https://www.instagram.com/joyfulvegan/ and https://www.youtube.com/@UCoU-NZgzZxNy2-y1bpcV-sg

In a world where many of us feel increasingly disconnected from the Earth and from one another, author Lyanda Lynn Haupt offers us a way back. Through her blend of science, nature, and spiritual insight, she invites us to slow down, pay attention, and rediscover the wildness of everyday life. Her award-winning book Rooted explores what it means to cultivate inner wisdom and a deep sense of belonging with the natural world, no matter where we live or what we believe.In this episode, Monica sits down with Lyanda to explore how nature can be a source of solace, creativity, and meaning. They talk about why wonder is backed by science, why spirituality doesn't have to be religious, and why it's healthy (ahem, necessary) to be a little weird. You'll hear more about why our cultural norms aren't serving us, a fresh perspective on hope, responsibility, and grief, and how simple practices like walking barefoot can gently reconnect us to something more reciprocal and real.If you're longing for a deeper relationship with the natural world, or you're searching for a grounded sense of hope heading into a new year, this conversation is a beautiful place to begin.ShownotesAbout Lyanda Lynn HauptRooted: Life at the Crossroads of Science, Nature, and Spirit by Lyanda Lynn HauptEncounter the Everyday Wilderness: Lyanda Lynn Haupt at TEDxRainierThich Nhat HanhSilent Spring by Rachel CarsonZadie SmithKeywords: nature connection, Lyanda Lynn Haupt, Rooted book, spiritual ecology, awe and wonder, science and spirituality, biophilic living, environmental mindfulness, reconnection with earth, intentional living, hope and grief, human evolution outdoors, cultural norms, nature-based wisdom, mindful practices, podcast interviewBiophilic Solutions is available wherever you get podcasts. Please listen, follow, and give us a five-star review. Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn and learn more on our website. #NatureHasTheAnswers

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In this final week of our Rooted in Discipleship series, Dr. Jefferson M. Furtado explores what it means not only to be rooted in Christ, but to truly flourish in God's transforming grace. Drawing on the Wesleyan vision of sanctification and the practices that shape a mature life of faith, this sermon invites us to imagine discipleship as more than obligation—it is a life that bears fruit for the sake of the world. How do we grow deeper in love, steadier in hope, and bolder in service? What does flourishing look like in the real rhythms of our lives, our community, and our calling? And how might God be inviting us to take our next faithful step? Join us for an inspiring message that brings the series to a close with both challenge and encouragement: to be a people grounded in God's love and growing into the fullness of Christ. Scripture: Colossians 2:6–7

Mark 13:24-37; Isaiah 2:1-5Vigilant HopeAs we enter the first week of Advent, we lean into vigilant hope—the kind of hope that keeps watch, pays attention, and believes that God is doing a new thing even when the world feels weary. In this episode, we explore how hope is not passive waiting but active, courageous expectancy.Rooted in the inclusive love of the United Church of Christ, we reflect on scripture, share stories from our community, and invite you to open your heart to the light already dawning. Wherever you are on life's journey, this Advent season begins with a promise: hope is alive, hope is resilient, and hope is for all of us.

This week on So What Now?, we're back from Thanksgiving break and whew child, the mess was waiting for us. We kicked things off with a "Fair or Foul?" that had me side-eyeing my whole microphone. A 34-year-old sis wants her ex to pay for her fertility treatments because she says he wasted her "prime childbearing years." I'm just saying… can you really invoice a man for your 20s? Dex had opinions, I had opinions, and we did not hold back. Then we jumped into the wildest love story of the year: a woman in Japan who actually married ChatGPT—wedding, vows, guests, and her smartphone groom "Lune Klaus." Next up was the correctional officer letting inmates lift her like she's a 25-pound dumbbell while on duty, and chile, that story took us out. And just when you think it can't get messier, we talked about the mom who ended up pregnant by her daughter's 14-year-old boyfriend. I had to pause and breathe on that one. To end on a holier-but-still-messy note, I introduced my new Bible Tea segment, bringing you life lessons with a side of scripture gossip. This week's story of Hannah and Peninnah had Dex and me pulling two completely different messages from the same verse, and honestly? You just gotta hear it for yourself. CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: CARLA WILMARIS | DEX

Sara Blackmer is not your typical CEO. A decorated U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel turned award-winning tech executive, she brings battlefield precision and boardroom credibility to every venture she touches. Her mission? To lead with purpose, influence for good, and scale innovations that make the world better.  As a Senior Partner at Solyco Capital, Sara doesn't just deploy capital—she dives in. She works alongside teams to build cultures ofexcellence, guiding operations from the inside out to unlock growth and impact.  She also serves as CEO of FluidLogic, a hydration technology company transforming how athletes, tactical professionals, and everyday humans perform at their best.  Rooted in 15 generations of military service, Sara is passionate about service, discipline, and multiplying positive influence across her sphere—and empowering others to do the same.  Her story—from fighter jets to frontier tech—is one of thriving in male-dominated industries, building teams that win, and delivering results that matter.Sara is a sought-after speaker for her insights on leadership, culture, and scaling ventures—and for the compelling way she connects her military and business journeys to real-world impact.

Today on the podcast, we're joined by Lizzie Lasater - teacher, writer, creator, and daughter of Judith Hanson Lasater, who has built her own vibrant path in the yoga world from her home in Austria. Lizzie shares how a chance meeting with her now-husband led her to move across the world, learn German as an adult (“why is this so hard?!”), and build a global online teaching career rooted in rest, clarity, and presence.We discuss what it was like growing up around yoga before it became popular, how she eventually discovered her own path into the practice, and how she deepened it with the help of her mom - from seeking early sequencing advice to eventually collaborating on online courses, books, and shared experiences. We explore continued learning, evolving as a teacher, and the strange, beautiful blur between being the student and being the teacher.We also dive into real-life stuff:• staying grounded while traveling• balancing teaching and social media work• her Sunday Reset newsletter & setting “rest buffers”• writing a book on Savasana + the restorative lifestyle• practicing what you preach when you're tired• making time to take care of yourself as a teacher• cultivating inner wisdom + knowing when to use external resourcesLizzie also shares her philosophy on what students actually need, including the idea that “restorative yoga is a subtractive practice.” And stay tuned for a hilarious story about her and her mom recording content in a studio they shared with rappers.This is a warm, honest, and funny conversation about teaching, rest, growth, and finding your own way. Enjoy!Lizzie Lasater Bio:Lizzie Lasater shares the pleasure of lifelong learning through online and live workshops in creativity, functional movement, and Restorative Yoga. + Follow Lizzie on IG: @ Lizzie.LasaterSupport the podcast on Patreon & SubstackOur Upcoming Programs:APRIL 300-HOUR PROGRAM Starved Rock Retreat: June 12-14, 2026Amalfi Coast Yoga Retreat: July 25 - August 1, 2026 Portugal Relax by the Sea Retreat: August 4-10, 2026Web: cayayogaschool.comIG: @thefunnythingaboutyoga | @cayayogaschool | @gianagambino | @bradshawwish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever joined a sisterhood, mentorship, or spiritual empowerment group that promised deep connection—but over time, you started feeling more lost, more muted, and more disconnected from your real life?In this episode of The Illuminated Woman, I'm sharing a vulnerable look at how so many modern feminine empowerment circles masquerade as community but lead women into spiritual isolation and identity erosion. Rooted in Proverbs 18:1, I explore how these programs lure us in with language like “safe space,” “authenticity,” and “alignment,” yet often result in silence, sameness, and separation from truth.I share my personal experience of slowly losing my voice in these circles - adopting the group's vocabulary, dressing like the other women, even wearing the same symbolic necklace - all while believing I was finding my true self. But once I stepped out, I felt ungrounded, uncertain, and untethered.This episode is a wake-up call for the woman who has been craving real connection, but looking for it in the wrong places. It's for the one who knows something feels off, but hasn't had the words for it—until now.What You'll Hear in This Episode:Why Proverbs 18:1 is a powerful warning about isolation disguised as empowermentHow many women unknowingly give away their voice inside so-called sisterhood circlesThe Stepford Wives effect: why everyone starts sounding, dressing, and thinking the sameWhy these groups lead to spiritual and relational isolation—even from family and friendsWhat Biblical sisterhood actually looks like, and how it sharpens instead of silencesMy personal story of how I felt shaky and lost after leaving these groupsA prayer and reflection for reclaiming your God-given voice and communitySome journal questions to help you if you've been in - or are still in - these spacesIf this episode speaks to your journey—especially if you're recovering from false sisterhoods, New Age spaces, or performance-based spirituality—you're not alone. You're not too far gone. And you can rebuild, voice by voice, step by step, in the truth of God's Word.The Illuminated Connection Call is a free conversation where we talk heart to heart—no pressure, no agenda. I'd love to hear what's on your heart, where you are in your life and spiritual journey, and what you're sensing God may be stirring in you. Whether you're just beginning to question the New Age path, exploring Biblical truth, are already living a God-led life, or simply feeling lost and unsure—this space is for you. Schedule through this link.

Dr. Chris Croghan joins Scripture First to break down the many preaching moments found in this lectionary text about John the Baptist including: Why the wilderness is significant,The definition of repentance,The definition of the kingdom of heaven,Why Jesus calls the Pharisees and Sadducees a brood of vipers, And why you don't need to fear when you hear that the ax is lying at the root of the tree and Jesus has his winnowing fork in his hands.You don't need to make yourself into wheat. You need to receive a promise of forgiveness. CHALLENGE GRANTA Luther House of Study donor is sponsoring a challenge grant. If you sponsor one podcast episode by the end of the year, another podcast episode will be sponsored on your behalf. If you'd like to have your donation doubled, email Sarah Stenson at sarah@lhos.org or go to lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate CARE OF SOULS - ADDICTIONIn Care of Souls, a special mini-series podcast from Luther House of Study, Lutheran pastors and theologians come together to explore the deeply personal and pastoral task of preaching to and caring for those struggling with life's challenging situations: addiction, death, family disharmony, and more. Rooted in the theology of the cross and the Lutheran tradition of radical grace, this series offers both theological depth and practical guidance for pastors, church workers, and lay leaders.With conversations, real-life stories, and reflections from the front lines of ministry, Care of Souls equips listeners to enter the broken places of addiction not with easy answers, but with the crucified and risen Christ.Because in the end, it's not about fixing people—it's about preaching the Gospel.Listen to Care of Souls wherever you listen to podcasts or on the Luther House website: Care of Souls - Addiction GOSPEL Matthew 3:1-12 1 In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, 2 "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near." 3 This is the one of whom the prophet Isaiah spoke when he said, "The voice of one crying out in the wilderness: 'Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'" 4 Now John wore clothing of camel's hair with a leather belt around his waist, and his food was locusts and wild honey. 5 Then the people of Jerusalem and all Judea were going out to him, and all the region along the Jordan, 6 and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 7 But when he saw many Pharisees and Sadducees coming for baptism, he said to them, "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 Bear fruit worthy of repentance. 9 Do not presume to say to yourselves, 'We have Abraham as our ancestor'; for I tell you, God is able from these stones to raise up children to Abraham. 10 Even now the ax is lying at the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 11 "I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I am not worthy to carry his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire. 12 His winnowing fork is in his hand, and he will clear his threshing floor and will gather his wheat into the granary; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire." Support the showInterested in sponsoring an episode of Scripture First?Email Sarah at sarah@lhos.org or visit our donation page: lutherhouseofstudy.org/donate

Abiding in Christ is the true source of a fruitful life. Hidden roots of faith grow stronger through storms, revealing our dependence on Him. As we remain rooted in His love, He shapes a future of fruitfulness and glory that we cannot yet see but will one day reveal His purpose in us.

For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to the riches of his glory he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.Now to him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

In this episode of What We Can't Not Talk About, host Dr. Marianna Orlandi welcomes Leigh Fitzpatrick Snead— The Catholic Institute Fellow and author of Infertile but Fruitful—for a deep and honest conversation about the cross of infertility in marriage. Snead speaks openly about the burdens infertile couples face: the grief, the search for answers, the strain on hope, and the temptation toward despair. She shares how faith anchors couples in this trial, how to confront regret and remedies, and how God can bring real fruitfulness even when the story does not end in pregnancy. Rooted in her own lived experience, Snead offers compassionate, practical, and theologically grounded advice for couples walking this painful path—reminding us that the Incarnation reveals the meaning of every human longing and every unfulfilled desire.

Our Women's Minister, Libby Hutchinson, and our Women's Ministry Associate, Gracie Pesqueda, break down the first two steps in using the Rooted Bible study method.

What if the life you were created for has been hidden in plain sight—buried in the very first chapter of the Bible? In this unforgettable and paradigm-shifting message, Dr. Myron Golden reveals how God designed you not just to survive, but to thrive—to create, to rule, to multiply, and to live in dominion. Rooted in Genesis 1, this sermon unpacks the divine blueprint of your purpose, identity, and calling. Dr. Myron Golden masterfully shows how God's first words to humanity—be fruitful, multiply, and have dominion—are more than a blessing. They are a commission. You were made in the image of a creative God, planted with a seed of divine potential, and assigned to a life of Kingdom impact. This is not just a sermon—it's a call to spiritual awakening. Whether you've struggled with feelings of inadequacy, battled religious confusion, or simply wondered, "Why am I here?"—this message will reignite your understanding of who you are and what you're meant to do. You'll learn how creation, connection, and contribution form the core of true fulfillment—and why your alignment with God's assignment is the key to a life of overflow. Don't miss this powerful Kingdom revelation that will stir your spirit, challenge your thinking, and awaken the builder within you. It's time to step into your purpose. It's time to live the life God created you for.

In this moving episode of the Rooted in Christ Podcast, Eric Stephens sits down with bestselling Christian author and Stanford-trained lawyer Lara Silverman to share her extraordinary testimony of suffering, faith, and hope.Lara opens up about her rare neurological illness that left her bedridden, the collapse of her legal career, and the heartbreaking loss of her husband Matt. Yet through every fire, she witnessed God's presence, joy, and unexpected redemption.She also talks about her #1 bestselling memoir, Singing Through Fire, where she blends testimony, humor, music, and raw honesty to help believers navigate grief and deepen their trust in God.If you've ever wrestled with unanswered prayers, loss, or the question of how God can still be good in pain, Lara's story will encourage you deeply.

How do you build a store customers love coming back to — not just for products, but for the feeling it gives them? Retailer and industry expert Ari Lowenstein, owner of Ari's Pantry in Dallas, returns to the show to share his signature framework: the seven non-traditional product categories that keep customers engaged, coming back often, and ultimately spending more.In this special Pro coaching call, Ari breaks down how these categories can double as your built-in social media plan, how they shape the customer experience, and why every retailer should be thinking beyond “plush, apparel, and gifts.” He also opens up about a major business disruption his flagship store recently faced — and the hard, eye-opening lessons around insurance, communication, and protecting hourly employees.This conversation is part of a special Pro-only coaching call, the type members usually access inside IndERA Pro. Want more deep-dive sessions like this? Use code HOLIDAY to save $503 on your yearly Pro membership. You'll get instant access to every 2025 replay and can start saving the dates for all 2026 coaching calls![3:18] The major building disaster that shut down Ari's store — and the insurance gaps all retailers need to know[10:15] How to prepare for unexpected business interruptions & protect your team[14:18] Ari's intro: his retail background, his stores, and how Ari's Pantry came to life[19:27] Category #1: The Staples — your foundation of customer trust[23:04] Category #2: The Daily Dose — the low-price, high-frequency items that keep customers coming back[23:47] Category #3: The Good Neighbor — products that make customers feel good through ethics, origin, or impact[26:14] Why storytelling and signage make or break these categories[28:41] How these seven categories instantly give you your social media content planJoin the Rooted in Retail Facebook Group to continue the conversation Join our newsletter for all the latest marketing news for retailers Show off your super fandom by getting your Rooted in Retail Merch!

A powerful Vision Sunday message about being rooted in God's calling as our church steps into a new season of faith, courage, and generational impact - building a home in the city, for the city, for everyone.(https://slocity.church/im-new) - Click here to fill out a connect card if you're new(https://slocity.church/this-week) - Click here to jump into community(https://subsplash.com/slocitychurch/app) - Click here to download the app and stay connected(https://slocity.church/give) - We dream of being a generous church that trusts God fully and makes a difference. If God has put it on your heart to give, click the link above.

Series: 2025 - Rooted in Exile: Growing in the Old TestamentService: Sunday WorshipType: Bible MessageSpeaker: Phillip W. Martin

In this episode, Pastor Mike Peavy unpacks what it really means to give through the church rather than to the church. Rooted in Ephesians 3:20–21, he reminds us that there is no limit with God — He can do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine. This message encourages a posture of open-handed generosity, trusting that every gift ultimately brings glory to God and fuels His Kingdom work. All glory to God!

Are you just going through the motions? Following others without testing the spirit?  Don't let unhealed people, even social media gurus and high-level Christian entrepreneurs, sway you from the path God has laid out specifically for you. Discernment is key. The narrow path isn't easy peasy to follow, but always rewarding. Trust the Holy Spirit's guidance above everyone else's clamor. Others mean well, but your journey is NOT their journey ... I've learned this the hard way, my friends.  A genuine relationship with Jesus is a continuous healing journey of repentance, persistence, perseverance, and resisting the enemy's attacks. A weak relationship with Jesus will cause everything else to crumble in your life. Many start relying on performance and man-made religions instead of a fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ. Learn the difference and strengthen your walk with Christ! Chapters: 00:00:00 The Vertical Relationship Show with Melia 00:00:24 What is a Vertical Relationship with Jesus 00:01:00 Relationship vs. Religion 00:02:04 Importance of Discernment 00:03:06 True Faith Beyond Symbols 00:03:58 The Difficult Walk with Christ 00:05:04 Building a Strong Foundation in Jesus 00:06:03 Holy Spirit vs. Rules of Religion 00:06:57 Reading from "Vertical Relationship" Book  00:08:03 Religion vs. Relationship Examined Closer 00:09:30 Hearing God's Voice 00:10:41 Satan's Deception 00:11:20 Heart Over Good Deeds 00:12:03 Relationship with God is Vital 00:13:01 God Reveals Hard Truths 00:13:53 Secret Sin and False Teachers 00:14:47 Rooted in God, Not Religion 00:15:22 Partnership with God 00:16:03 Walking in Freedom with Jesus 00:16:32 Prayer for a Relationship with God 00:17:44 Spreading the Love of Jesus Blessings xo- Melia's Services -> https://meliadiana.com/our-services Melia's Books ->https://meliadiana.com/books Melia's Prophetic Mentorship-> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-ambassador-mentorship Melia's Courses -> https://meliadiana.com/vertical-relationship-academy      

Ian Dennis returns alongside John Murray & Ali Bruce-Ball to talk travels, football and commentary. Steve Bunce joins the pod with boxing returning to BBC primetime television this weekend for the first time in 20 years. Clash of the Commentators returns. Plus your unintended pub names and the Great Glossary of Football Commentary. Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk01:10 Ali excited about his new purchase 03:40 The In-Form Ian Dennis 05:40 Premier League commentaries this weekend 09:35 Champions League format ‘not right' 14:15 Where is Liverpool's next win coming from? 20:25 Unintended pub names from sport commentary 26:35 Steve Bunce joins the pod to talk boxing 35:35 Clash of the Commentators 42:20 Great Glossary of Football Commentary 49:30 An observation from Jamie and Oliver5 Live / BBC Sounds Premier League commentaries: Sat 1500 Man City v Leeds, Sat 1500 Sunderland v Bournemouth on Sports Extra, Sat 1730 Everton v Newcastle, Sun 1405 West Ham v Liverpool, Sun 1405 Aston Villa v Wolves on Sports Extra, Sun 1405 Nottingham Forest v Brighton on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1630 Chelsea v Arsenal.Glossary so far (in alphabetical order):DIVISION ONE Bosman, Couldn't sort their feet out, Cruyff Turn, Dead-ball specialist, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, The Maradona, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Rabona, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Tiki-taka, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO Ball stays hit, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Good leave, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Nutmeg, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Stramash, Taking one for the team, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike. UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Reformed Forum is happy to introduce a major new publishing initiative: the Redemptive-Historical Bible Studies series. In this episode of Christ the Center, Camden Bucey is joined by Ryan Noha, Jim Cassidy, and Dan Ragusa to discuss how these resources embody Reformed Forum's vision for accessible, Christ-centered theological education. This series begins with two volumes—Jim Cassidy's The Book of Job: Suffering unto Glory and Dan Ragusa's Exploring 2 Peter: The Promise and the Path—each drawn from Reformed Academy courses. Designed for adult Sunday schools and small groups, these studies help readers encounter Christ in every book of Scripture. Rooted in the conviction that all Scripture testifies to the sufferings and glories of Christ, these studies move beyond mere grammatical-historical observation to unfold the redemptive unity of God's Word. Together, these books and their free companion courses mark the beginning of Reformed Forum's long-term plan: to produce faithful, Christ-centered studies for all sixty-six books of the Bible—so that the church may mature in Christ through the Word. Watch on YouTube Chapters 00:00 Word & Deed 01:18 Introduction 03:59 Our Plan for Reformed Academy 11:42 Writing the Books 18:26 Themes in Job 25:49 Themes in 2 Peter 29:27 The Importance of Studying the Bible Redemptive-Historically 42:21 The Relevance of Redemptive-History 43:58 The Textual Divisions of Job 49:57 How to Get the Books 52:24 Other New and Forthcoming Books 57:27 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 935 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc935)

In his second cookbook, “Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America,” Sean Sherman (Oglala Lakota), James Beard Award-wining chef and restaurateur, dives deeper into the Indigenous culinary communities of 13 regions of North America and Mesoamerica. He shares dozens of recipes inspired by his travels and the people he calls friends, teachers, and leaders that he encounters along the way. Pyet DeSpain (Prairie Band Potawatomi) was already familiar with traditional everyday foods like frybread, meat pies, and corn soup growing up on the Osage reservation in Oklahoma. And on the Mexican side of her family, tamales, pozole, and atole were a staple. Now a well-known and award-winning chef, DeSpain is sharing that fusion of Native and Mexican cuisine and heritage in her debut cookbook, “Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking.”

In this week's podcast titled “Sing!”we explore one of the most repeated invitations in Scripture — to sing. From Deborah's song in Judges to the song of the Lamb in Revelation, the Bible reminds us that singing is more than melody; it's ministry. This episode reflects on passages where God's people lifted their voices in praise, thanksgiving, and victory. We'll talk about why we sing, who we sing to, and what happens when we fill our hearts and minds with songs of worship instead of the noise of the world. You'll also hear how modern science echoes what Scripture has always said — that singing heals, unites, and frees. Because even on the hardest days, when there seems to be no song in your heart… sing anyway.  

Continuing in our season, Lifegiving Parenthood, Cameron and Anna discuss how Jesus's promise that he is the Light of the World illuminates the path forward for parents in a dark and uncertain world. Just as light leads, reveals, guides, brightens, and encourages, Jesus is present with parents who want to lead their families well. John 8:12-36Exodus 12:21-22Psalm 119:105 Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago