Podcasts about rootedness

Send us a textThe wealthy billionaire who has everything but lacks a home and wife serves as a powerful metaphor for our spiritual lives in this exploration of the Torah concept "Shchutei Chutz." Drawing from the double Torah portion Acharei Mot-Kedoshim, we unpack a seemingly technical prohibition against offering sacrifices outside the Temple to reveal its profound relevance for modern Jewish life.At its heart, this teaching addresses a spiritual crisis affecting many observant Jews today—the tendency toward religious wandering rather than rootedness. Like the billionaire who can fly anywhere on his private jet but has no fixed address, many of us practice a Judaism of convenience: catching prayer services wherever fits our schedule, consulting different rabbis case-by-case, and moving between communities without deep investment.The wisdom of Shchutei Chutz challenges this approach. Just as God established one central location for Temple service, we benefit from establishing spiritual home bases in our own lives. The Rambam, Midrash Tanchuma, and contemporary teachers like Rabbi Lopiansky all emphasize how crucial this rootedness is for authentic spiritual growth. Rabbi Schneir Kotler's prescient warning from the 1960s about "breakaway minyanim" and self-guided Judaism speaks directly to our current moment.Whether you're deeply observant or reconnecting with tradition, the message resonates: true spiritual depth comes through commitment to place, people, and practice. Ask yourself: Have you found your spiritual home? Do you have a rabbi who knows your situation? Would people notice if you missed services? These markers of connection may be the difference between a religious life that's intellectually stimulating but rootless, versus one that's transformative and grounded.Support the showJoin The Motivation Congregation WhatsApp community for daily motivational Torah content!Elevate your impact by becoming a TMC Emerald Donor! Your much-needed backing is crucial for our mission of disseminating the wisdom of the Torah. Join today for just $18.00 per month. (Use your maaser money!) https://buy.stripe.com/00g8xl5IT8dFcKc5ky------------------Check out our other Torah Podcasts and content! SUBSCRIBE to The Motivation Congregation Podcast for daily motivational Mussar! Listen on Spotify or 24six! Find all Torah talks and listen to featured episodes on our website, themotivationcongregation.org Questions or Comments? Please email me @ michaelbrooke97@gmail.com

Scott Hatch is a pastor, church planter, and spiritual mentor based in Austin, Texas. As the founder of Thrive Church, Scott has spent the past decade leading a gritty and grounded ministry built on obedience, presence, and the power of the gospel. He is also Harry's close friend and pastor, offering wisdom, encouragement, and spiritual direction that has shaped both lives and community in Austin. In this episode Harry sits down with his pastor and close friend Scott Hatch for a raw and powerful conversation on what it means to walk in deep relationship with God. They cover Scott's 10 year journey leading Thrive Church, the challenges of staying rooted in a rootless culture, and why obedience not results is the true mark of success. From spiritual discipline to hearing God's voice and embracing the cost of commitment, this episode is a masterclass on following Jesus with depth, courage, and clarity. What we cover:- The cost of obedience and staying the course- Rootedness in an uncommitted culture- The difference between discipline and intimacy with Jesus- Leading a church through ups downs and COVID- The danger of treating God like a transactionTimestamps: (00:00) Introduction and Scott's return to the show (03:00) Thrive Church origin and early challenges (06:00) The unexpected path of obedience (10:00) What it means to truly hear from God (14:00) Consumerism vs communion with Jesus (18:00) Rediscovering the weight of the cross (24:00) Obedience as the definition of success (32:00) Building disciplines from intimacy with God (39:00) Christianity compared to other world religions (46:00) Kingdom living and the fight of faith *** LINKS***Check out our supplement company - Noble Origins- 100% grass-fed beef protein with added collagen, colostrum and organs- Use code MAFIA25 for 25% OFF your orderCheck out our Newsletter - Food for Thought - to dramatically improve your health this year!Join The Meat Mafia community Telegram group for daily conversations to keep up with what's happening between episodes of the show.Connect with Scott:InstagramConnect with Brett:InstagramXConnect with Harry:InstagramXConnect with Meat Mafia:Instagram - Meat MafiaX - Meat MafiaYouTube - Meat MafiaConnect with Noble Protein:Website - Noble ProteinX - Noble ProteinInstagram - Noble ProteinAFFILIATESLMNT - Electrolyte salts to supplement minerals on low-carb dietThe Carnivore Bar - Use Code 'MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - Delicious & convenient Pemmican BarPerennial Pastures - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' 10% OFF - Regeneratively raised, grass-fed & grass-finished beef from California & MontanaFarrow Skincare - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' at checkout for 20% OFFHeart & Soil - CODE ‘MEATMAFIA' for 10% OFF - enhanced nutrition to replace daily vitamins!Carnivore Snax - Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA' Crispy, airy meat chips that melt in your mouth. Regeneratively raised in the USA.Pluck Seasoning - 15% OFF - Nutrient-dense seasoning with INSANE flavor! Use CODE: MEATMAFIAWe Feed Raw 25% OFF your first order - ancestrally consistent food for your dog! Use CODE 'MEATMAFIA'Fond Bone Broth - 15% OFF - REAL bone broth with HIGH-QUALITY ingredients! It's a daily product for us! Use CODE: MAFIAMaui Nui- 15% OFF. Use CODE: MEATMAFIA

Your business arises from your rootedness. George Poulos. Mar 26, 2025.A true business—a soul business—emerges naturally from within.Not from force.Not from performance.But from presence.You can grit and grind your way into success… But you'll have to keep gritting and grinding to sustain it.That's what I did when I built my YouTube channel to over 300k subscribers.It was all hustle, sleepless nights, and a persona that wasn't fully me. Looking back on those videos, I can see the tension I was holding in my face & body.I followed the blueprint provided by the world: perform → produce → succeed → be happy.But it didn't bring happiness. It brought burnout.And when I couldn't hold the mask anymore—everything collapsed.That collapse sent me inward.I began meditating, unraveling my beliefs, and over time, living + expressing from my truth.And slowly, a new kind of business began to arise—One rooted in truth, aligned with service, and sustained by love.One where I didn't have to perform, use an “influencer voice”, or hold any tension in my body.One where I could simply be myself—and serve deeply.But last year, my practices slipped.And the business I had grown began to slip away, too.Because I lost my center. I lost my ability to energetically hold what had emerged.So what I know now—without a doubt—is this:Your inner work is your foundation.Your spiritual practice is your strategy.Your business will grow at the depth of your groundedness.Return to your root.The rest will rise.Trust yourself.In devotion to your freedom,George Poulos~My Foundational Practices for Creative Freedom (the ones I personally use to stay rooted) are available now on my webstore: http://georgepoulos.com/storeI host weekly Freedom Calls inside my free community—Wednesdays at 12pm EST: https://www.skool.com/creative-freedom-6132 Mentorship is available for those ready to go deep—internally (inner work) and externally (creator/soul-biz support). Book a free discovery call: https://calendly.com/george-poulos/strategy-call

Science tells us one thing. Spirituality tells us another. But what if they've been saying the same thing all along?We've been conditioned to think that healing is either clinical or mystical, either you follow the science, or you dive into ancient practices. But what if the missing piece in your healing journey isn't a better diet, a stricter routine, or even more discipline, but a whole new way of seeing yourself?In this episode, Dr. Theresa Bullard-White joins me to break down what quantum science, epigenetics, and ancient wisdom all point to: your body isn't just reacting to life, it's creating it. Together, we'll talk about why the way you think, feel, and exist in the world has a direct impact on your well-being, and when you learn to shift from linear, Newtonian thinking to a quantum, multidimensional perspective, everything changes.Dr. Theresa Bullard-White is a physicist, author, and world-renowned teacher. With a Ph.D. in physics and decades of experience studying consciousness. As the host of Mystery Teachings on Gaia TV and co-founder of the Quantum Learning Academy, she empowers people to move beyond linear thinking.We Also Discuss:(00:00) Rootedness in Conscious Living and Purpose(03:55) Journey to Integrating Science and Spirituality(14:31) The Shift to Quantum Healing(23:56) Quantum Coherence and Epigenetics(36:49) Exploring Quantum Mindset and Purpose(40:48) Awakening Frequency and Consciousness(50:27) Elevating Consciousness Through Alchemy(58:51) Unlocking Healing Potential Through Activation(01:10:44) Simplifying Health and Quantum Mindset(01:15:55) Blending Spirituality and Quantum HealingThank you to our sponsor:Fatty 15: Unlock healthier aging with Fatty15! Get 15% off your 90-day Starter Kit at fatty15.com/MONA with code MONA—because longevity starts at the cellular level.IM8: Optimize your health with IM8—the all-in-one daily drink backed by science. Get 10% off with code MONASHARMA10 atim8health.com!Learn more about Mona SharmaWebsite: www.monasharma.comInstagram: @monasharmaSHOP NOW: Cymbiotika.com/MonasharmaLearn More about Dr. Theresa Bullard-WhiteWebsite: https://www.gaia.com/portal/theresabullard Instagram: @dr.theresabullard

Joel hosted a freewheeling conversation with Chris Smith (Founding Editor of ERB), Lindsey Cornett (Managing Editor of Englewood Press) and Jen Pollock Michel (author, writer, former ERB podcast host) all about our favorite books from 2024. We discuss our personal perspectives on how to choose 'favorite' books, and we talk about a wide range of titles, including fiction, poetry and non-fiction that we read this year. There's sure to be something in here for every type of reader. Enjoy!Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) The Shape of Our Lives: A Field Guide for Congregational Formation by Phillip Kenneson, Debra Murphy, Jenny Williams, Stephen Fowl & James LewisThe Feast by Margaret KennedyHello Beautiful: A Novel by Ann NapolitanoVirgil Wander: A Novel by Leif EngerI Cheerfully Refuse by Leif EngerPeace Like a River by Leif EngerThe Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur by Lev GrossmanLamb of the Free: Recovering the Varied Sacrificial Understandings of Jesus' Death by Andrew Remington RilleraCollected Poems by Jane KenyonAn Intimate Good: A Skeptical Christian Mystic in Conversation with Teresa of Avila by Laurel MatthewsonThe Interior Castle by St. Teresa of AvilaParable of the Sower by Octavia ButlerThe Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor by Lore Ferguson WilbertWalking on Water: Reflections on Faith and Art by Madeleine L'EngleThe Genesis Trilogy by Madeleine L'EngleDemocracy and Solidarity: On the Cultural Roots of America's Political Crisis by James Davison HunterAll Things Are Full of Gods: The Mysteries of Mind and Life by David Bentley HartThe Fellowship: The Literary Lives of the Inklings by Philip and Carol ZaleskiThe Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien by John HendrixGo and Do Likewise by John HendrixMiracle Man by John HendrixThe Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler by John HendrixFully Alive: Tending to the Soul in Turbulent Times by Elizabeth OldfieldCloud Cuckoo Land: A Novel by Anthony DoerrCircle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power and Justice in an American Church by Eliza GriswoldThe Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary SchmidtThe Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids by Mariko Clark and Rachel EleanorSlow Church: Cultivating Community in the Patient Way of Jesus by Chris Smith and John PattisonEscaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis

Christ had a wide-ranging conversation with first-time guest, Lore Ferguson Wilbert, and repeat guest, Ragan Sutterfield, in which they touched on various topics including: processing the recent U.S. election, grief and lament, pace and time, rootedness and place, story, and of course, what they have been recently reading.Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor by Lore Ferguson WilbertHandle With Care: How Jesus Redeems the Power of Touch in Life and Ministry by Lore Ferguson WilbertThe Art of Being a Creature: Meditations on Humus and Humility by Ragan SutterfieldWendell Berry and the Given Life by Ragan SutterfieldFarming as a Spiritual Discipline by Ragan SutterfieldThe Art of the Commonplace: Agrarian Essays by Wendell BerryWhen Time is Short: Finding Our Way in the Anthropocene by Timothy BealBecoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness and Gentle Discipleship by John SwintonCompassion: A Reflection on the Christian Life by Henri NouwenHow to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny OdellHow to Be Idle: A Loafer's Manifesto by Tom HodgkinsonThe One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming by Masanobu FukuokaStolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention - And How to Think Deeply Again by Johann HariAmphibious Soul: Finding Wild in a Tame World by Craig FosterSystematic Theology: Volume 1, the Doctrine of God by Katherine SondereggerThe Quickening: Creation and Community at the Ends of the Earth by Elizabeth RushNorth Woods: A Novel by Daniel MasonThe Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason

Our new managing editor, Lindsey Cornett sat down with the writer and illustrator of the brand-new "Book of Belonging" collection of Bible stories for children. They discuss the problems and difficulties with many "traditional" children's bibles, how the two of them met and decided to collaborate on this project, what sets this project apart from other approaches, and how the process has impacted them personally. It's a wide-ranging and honest conversation. Enjoy!Books and Resources Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) The Book of Belonging: Bible Stories for Kind and Contemplative Kids by Mariko Clark & Rachel EleanorMariko Clark's InstagramRachel Eleanor's InstagramScott Erickson's InstagramBEMA PodcastRed Rising by Pierce BrownDracula by Bram StokerThe Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor by Lore Ferguson WilbertHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

This sermon delves into the themes of patience, growth, and the transformative power of trusting in the slow work of God. Through the writings of Teilhard de Chardin and insights from the book 'Slow Church,' the sermon challenges cultural obsessions with speed, prompting the pursuit of a deeper, more intentional Christian community. Exploring the concept of 'North Star' communities, the sermon highlights the significance of being a liberating church, drawing from historical examples like the desert monks of North Africa and the hush harbors of enslaved African Americans. Emphasizing rootedness, love, and communal growth, the sermon is part of a larger series on the 'Marks of a Liberating Church.' 00:00 Opening Prayer and Reflection 01:29 The Slow Work of God 02:54 Introduction to Slow Church 04:24 Marks of a Liberating Church 06:08 The North Star Community 10:35 Imitating God and Love 20:10 Rootedness and Growth 24:53 Broadcasting the Gospel 27:19 Reflection and Communion

Lore Ferguson Wilbert talks with Word&Way President Brian Kaylor about her new book The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor. She also discusses issues of grief, COVID-19, and hope. Note: Don't forget to subscribe to our award-winning e-newsletter A Public Witness that helps you make sense of faith, culture, and politics. And order a copy of Baptizing America: How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism by Brian Kaylor and Beau Underwood. If you buy it directly from Chalice Press, they are offering 33% off the cover price when you use the promo code "BApodcast."

Chris spoke with two first-time guests, Sarah Bessey and Sarah McCammon about the Exvangelical movement and so-called 'deconstruction' in American Christianity. They speak about their own experiences in conservative, evangelical Christianity, how they approached deconstruction, what they are observing about deconstruction in our cultural moment, and of course, what they are currently reading.Books Mentioned in this Episode:If you'd like to order any of the following books, we encourage you to do so from Hearts and Minds Books(An independent bookstore in Dallastown, PA, run by Byron and Beth Borger) Field Notes for the Wilderness: Practices for an Evolving Faith by Sarah BesseyThe Exvangelicals: Loving, Living and Leaving the White Evangelical Church by Sarah McCammonJesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation by Kristin Kobes du MezWhere God Happens: Discovering Christ in One Another by Rowan WilliamsStrange Gods: A Secular History of Conversion by Susan JacobyShark Heart: A Love Story by Emily HabeckThe Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor by Lore Ferguson WilbertBraiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants by Robin Wall KimmererBite by Bite: Nourishments and Jamborees by Aimee NezhukumatathilWorld of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezhukumatathil

“Gospel Rootedness” is the latest sermon in our expository series on First Corinthians. The text is 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. This sermon was preached by Pastor Jason Garwood and recorded on Sunday, August 11th, 2024, at the weekly worship gathering of Cross & Crown Church. Learn more about us by visiting our website: www.crosscrownchurch.com.

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It's a frenzy out there. As America draws closer to the presidential election, the cultural sense of division and disquiet only grows. On this episode, Russell Moore and producer Ashley Hales respond to listener questions, exploring how Christians can stay grounded in tumultuous times. Questions addressed in this episode include: What practices or rules ground Russell personally and communally? How can Christians compassionately engage with people who hold a conspiratorial worldview? How might church leaders guard themselves against lust for power? What has Russell reflected upon since his episode with Ryan Burge about the future of the American church?What does it look like to teach people—especially children—to think well? What can the church do to provide young men with a meaningful place and voice? How might a Christian respond to unethical behavior in the workplace? How can Christians be more confident that heaven is real? Resources mentioned in this episode include: Inside Out 2 Daniel Patterson “Predictions About the Future of the Christian Church” How to Think: A Survival Guide for a World at Odds by Alan Jacobs Frederick Buechner“ A Christian Response to Gen Z's Mental Health Crisis” The Weight of Glory by C. S. Lewis Do you have a question for Russell Moore? Send it to questions@russellmoore.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lore Ferguson Wilbert shares with us about her new book The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor. Together we talk grief, hope, the birds of the understory, and how sometimes it is when it seems that all hope is lost that God shows up.Links from Lore's show:Lore's book - The UnderstoryLore on SubstackLore's websiteLore on Twitter (we refuse to call it X)Lore on FacebookLore on InstagramThe Thing with Feathers is hosted and produced by Courtney Ellis. Original music by Del Belcher. New episodes every other Monday.Enjoying the show? Take a moment and rate, review, or share with a friend. And don't forget to subscribe! Get full access to Keep Looking Up at courtneyellis.substack.com/subscribe

Embark on a journey of connection and grounding in this beautiful Earth Body Meditation led by Amber Gray. Rooted in Amber's dual heritage of white settler colonizer and Native American ancestry, this practice merges Native American and Vodou traditions to deepen our sense of being of the earth. Explore sensory memory as you envision placing your feet on your beloved patch of earth, sensing its textures, smells, and colors. Through gentle movement and stillness, allow the earth to speak to you, guiding your body into a reciprocal dance of reciprocity and reverence. Find solace in the stories of this sacred place and the beings who have called it home, as you cultivate a profound sense of presence and rootedness.We've kept this episode clean so you can listen uninterrupted whenever you like. This meditation is an excerpt from Amber's live event and an encore to her episode Trauma and the Body with Amber Gray: Regulation, Restoration, & The Patience of Whales.MORE ALI MEZEY:Website:  https://www.alimezey.comPersonal Geometry® and the Magic of Mat Work Course information:Transgenerational Healing Films: MORE AMBER GRAY:Website: https://ambergray.com/To be with Amber and the whales:BIO: Amber is a Human Rights Psychotherapist and a Somatic and Dance/Movement Therapist who has worked with survivors of interpersonal, collective  and intergenerational trauma, particularly torture, war, and human rights abuses, for 25 years. Amber provides clinical and transformational training on her Right to Embody  trainings integrating refugee mental health and torture treatment with creative arts, mindfulness, and body-based therapies for programs serving survivors worldwide. She, with her clients, created a resiliency-based framework and clinical approach (Restorative Movement Psychotherapy) for somatic and movement  therapies with survivors of trauma in multi-cultural contexts, and they also co-created Polyvagal-informed Somatic  and Dance/Movement therapy,  based on 24 years immersion in Polyvagal Theory. The latter is the subject of her upcoming book, Roots, Rhythm and Reciprocity, to be published by Norton. She regularly facilitates WildZeNess Eco-somatic Body of Change retreats for survivors, and caregivers and practitioners, serving communities affected by injustice, oppression and trauma. Our events remain free as part of our mission to awaken people to the boundless potential of our bodies, inviting them to explore the profound knowledge, memory, brilliance & capacity within. By delving into the depths of our bodily intelligence as a healing resource for not just ourselves, but as a part of the larger, global body, we have the potential for meaningful change and experiences as bodies. Join us in this journey of transformation as we redefine our understanding of the human body and its infinite capabilities. While our events remain free, any contributions are deeply appreciated and are seen as a generous gesture of support and encouragement in sharing our messages with the world. ENCOURAGE US!: Donate $5  THE WIND BENEATH OUR WINGS. DONATE $25+ Sharing is free! And so is rating us! These are also incredibly helpful ways you can support us in sharing this transformative information. 

In the first two weeks of our teaching series on the book of Colossians, we've explored the "hope laid up in heaven" (Col 1:5) that the gospel articulates, good news that "bears fruit" in the communities to which it has come all over the world. While Christ's supremacy has been "proclaimed to every creature under heaven," the rule and reign of God is not yet "all in all" (as 1 Cor 15:28 puts it), and Paul urges the Colossians to "continue...steadfast in the faith" (Col 1:23).In v. 24, Paul—who, after all, is writing from prison (4:3)—makes clear that his having become a "servant" of the gospel (1:23) involves "suffering" (1:24) and no small amount of "struggle" (2:1). Deepening roots of faith in Jesus, Paul suggests, result not (only) in comfort, but (also) in costly service in pursuit of the kingdom of God. Join us this Sunday as we invite the Lord's formation and encouragement to "continue steadfast in the faith" especially when our faithful service in response to the good news of Jesus leads us into suffering.- Series Description -Stories are so important to our culture. Whether it's the story of our country or our family or even our favorite novel, stories have the power to ground us, inspire us, and give us hope. This summer, we'll be studying the letter to the Colossians that hones in on a really important story for all of humanity: the Gospel (or good news) of Jesus. This Gospel story isn't only in the Bible. It's happening. Paul says it's even connected to hope laid up in heaven for us. Need some more hope this summer? Come and get your fill from a story you can join.

In this episode, hosts Aaron and Miranda of the Love After Lullabies podcast join Jey on the Young Dad Podcast. They discuss their journey of becoming known donors for a same-sex couple, the experience of being a biological father but not the primary parent, and the challenges and growth they have experienced as a couple and parents. They also share their family backgrounds and values, as well as how they balance their day jobs with parenting. The episode concludes with a discussion about the challenges of adding a puppy to their already busy lives. In this conversation, the guests discuss various topics related to parenting and personal growth. They talk about adjusting to a new living situation, making time for self-care, balancing work and extracurriculars, witnessing children's development, the joys of swimming, memories of living in Flagstaff, and their rootedness in Oregon and Arizona. They also share their passion for their podcast, Love After Lullabies, and the importance of vulnerability and sharing stories. Overall, the conversation highlights the challenges and joys of parenting and the importance of finding balance and support. Takeaways Adjusting to a new living situation can be challenging, but it also brings new opportunities for growth and connection. Making time for self-care is essential for parents, even if it means sacrificing some time with children or pets. Balancing work and extracurricular activities can be challenging, but it is important to prioritize children's interests and passions. Witnessing children's development and seeing them excel in their interests is rewarding and worth the sacrifices. Living in Flagstaff, Arizona, has left a lasting impact on the guests, and they have fond memories of their time there. Being rooted in both Oregon and Arizona has shaped the guests' identities and sense of home. Finding grounding and balance is important when feeling stressed or overwhelmed. Offering support and advice to others can be challenging, but it is important to listen and be present for those in need. The guests are passionate about their podcast, Love After Lullabies, and the power of vulnerability and sharing stories. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Background 03:24 The Journey of Becoming Known Donors 09:10 The Experience of Being a Biological Father but Not the Primary Parent 15:22 The Parenting Journey and Growth as a Couple 25:22 Family Background and Values 33:00 Balancing Day Jobs and Parenting 36:34 Challenges of Adding a Puppy to the Mix 38:38 Adjusting to a New Living Situation 39:30 Making Time for Self-Care 41:43 Balancing Work and Extracurriculars 43:18 Witnessing Children's Development 44:48 The Joys of Swimming 46:49 Memories of Living in Flagstaff 48:06 Rootedness in Oregon and Arizona 53:03 Finding Balance and Grounding 56:00 Offering Support and Advice 01:00:47 Passion for Love After Lullabies Check out all we have to offer- Joon App, Newsletter, the Podcast and more! https://linktr.ee/ballboyblog --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngdadpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngdadpod/support

Have you ever wondered why God created human beings? Our team of Adele, Becki and Tom will use the profound writings of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body to answer that question. We will also break open JP II's understanding that one of God's original gifts to Adam and Eve was a super power against shame. Just press play to enjoy this content and please share with family and friends.

Lore Ferguson Wilbert writes about spiritual formation, faith, culture, and theology in life. She is the proprietor of an excellent Substack called Sayable.  She has also been known to teach writing and do editorial work. Her new book is The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor. In this episode, Lore and Jonathan Rogers talk about what it means to really believe that death can't help but give rise to life. We also talk about mycorrhizal fungi.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I love to enter the woods find a path and walk with Jesus. It's a place of life and connection for me. And I know it is for Lore as well. Lore Wilbert spent time reflecting on the forest floor for her latest book The Understory.  In this conversation, Lore and I talk about finding identity and community through change and loss.Laurie talks about learning from nature by observing decay and emergence on the forest floor, seeing death as part of life's cycle. In times of loss, Lore encourages us to feel emotions fully and trust that God is still at work, like nutrients from fallen trees nourishing new growth and that moving forward through change requires accepting the "new normal" and focusing on being present each day rather than clinging to the past. So join us as we find rootedness and resilience from the forest floor. Lore Ferguson Wilbert is an award winning writer, thinker, learner, and author of the books, The Understory, A Curious Faith and Handle With Care. She has written for She Reads Truth, Christianity Today, and more, as well as her own site, lorewilbert.com. She has a Masters in Spiritual Formation and Leadership and loves to think and write about the intersection of human formation and the gritty stuff of earth. You can find Lore on Instagram @lorewilbert or on her kayak in the Adirondacks. She lives with her husband Nate in upstate New York and their pups, Harper and Rilke. She really has read all the books on her shelves. Lore's Book:The UnderstoryLore's Recommendations:I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif EngerWe Were the Lucky OnesJoin Our Patreon for Early Access and More: PatreonConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. JusSend us a Text Message.Support the Show.

Lore Ferguson Wilbert is the author of A Curious Faith and Handle with Care, which won a 2021 Christianity Today Book Award. She writes at lorewilbert.com. Wilbert has written for Christianity Today, Fathom magazine, and She Reads Truth and served as general editor of B&H's Read and Reflect with the Classics. She lives in the Adirondack mountains in upstate New York with her husband. She is also the author of The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor.   Handle With Care: How Jesus Redeems the Power of Life and Touch in Life and Ministry A Curious Faith: The Questions God Asks, We Ask, and We Wish Someone Would Ask Us