Podcasts about ruthless elimination

When I read John Mark Comer's "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," I was excited to see how his approach to clothing aligns with my philosophy. Wardrobe simplicity eliminates hurry and restores peace by removing unnecessary decisions from your day, allowing you to focus on what truly matters. In this episode, I share four essential questions to ask before any purchase and I explain why having fewer, better garments creates space for what truly matters. The American expectation that women should rarely repeat outfits doesn't just clutter our closets—it complicates our mornings and clouds our minds. This week's episode includes a practical challenge: Create your two favorite outfits for the current season and experience the liberation that comes when wardrobe decisions become effortless. What's the fewest number of outfits you could get by with? #SignatureStyleSystems #WardrobeSimplicity #EliminateHurry #IntentionalLiving Let's connect! Are you a DIYer? Grab the workbook: The Wardrobe Pyramid and discover what clothes you really need for your lifestyle. Want to learn more about how to discover your Style DNA? Visit my website. To suggest a podcast topic, send email to hello@signaturestylesystems.com. Download the free guide - Discover Your Style DNA: A Guide to Seasonal Energy & Personality Colors.

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Luke and Seth discuss the wisdom literature and how to apply it to various seasons of life. Wisdom, or skill, is seasonal and contextual. How do we apply the Song of Songs? What dangers are there if we apply the book of Ecclesiastes too quickly? Can we run before we walk when it comes to wisdom?

Dallas Willard challenges us to "ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life." John Mark Comer was so moved by this line, he titled his book "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry." We wonder why we can't hear the voice of God, or find his presence in the busy-ness of life. Perhaps the still, small voice still speaks in those inner rooms and deserted places Jesus chose to frequent throughout his life. Could it be that "doing more" is actually standing in the way of "being with"?The sermon today is titled "Wasting Time With God." It is the eighth installment in our series "Follow Me", and the fourth in the sub-series "Be With Jesus." The Scripture reading is from Luke 10:38-42 (ESV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on March 23, 2025. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under GROW: Spiritual Formation.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):John Mark Comer, Practicing the Way.Rich Villodas, The Deeply Formed Life.Luke Timothy Johnson, Luke (Sacra Pagina).Tim Keller, "With the Anxious" (Feb 9, 1997).Eric Pickersgill Photos.Jonathan Storment, "Rise & Shine" (notes from this sermon), preached at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ; generously provided by Jonathan; used with permission.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

EPISODE 458 | Overcoming Elder Syndrome: The Prodigal Who Never LeftThis week on IGNITE Radio Live, we're taking a deep breath—literally. We begin by sharing the incredible impact of our Lenten Live IT series with couples in our home, journeying through John Mark Comer's The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. This week's focus on Sabbath challenged us to slow down, rest, and reconnect with God and each other in ways that truly restore the soul.We also take a moment to honor the unsung heroes of the home—stay-at-home moms—with a special gift we're calling “Beverage, Book, and a Time to Breathe” at our favorite local spot, Novel Blends in Bowling Green. The first ten moms to email Greg@MassImpact.us will receive a drink, a moment of peace, and a copy of my new book, Twelve Roses—a moving story of redemption and hope.We've launched a daily "LIVE IT TODAY" reflection on the daily Gospel, available as early as 6am every day HERE, which is already tracking in the hundreds!Then, we go deep into the Gospel with a powerful episode titled: “Overcoming Elder Syndrome: The Prodigal Who Never Left.”We unpack the five hidden facets of the older brother in Jesus' parable—how many devout, faithful Catholics might be spiritually close but emotionally far from the Father's heart. It's a wake-up call for those of us doing all the “right” things, but missing the joy, mercy, and intimacy at the heart of the Gospel.Tune in. Be refreshed. Be challenged. Be transformed.OUR MISSION: We're uniting families in building the Kingdom. Over the past ten years, thousands have been blessed by a "family roadmap." We've been united in gathering in our respective homes every week to talk and pray using a fun, meaningful "Live IT Gathering Guide" based on subsequent Sunday readings. Get your free LIT Guide at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILoveMyFamily.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or the Live IT App at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠http://MassImpact.us/APP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.We would be so grateful for your prayers, engagement, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Partnership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.GO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://MassImpact.us/PARTNER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠We are a full-time missionary movement 100% dependent upon your prayers and financial partnership.SUPPORT OUR MISSION BY USING OUR AMAZON BUTTON⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/461FFAT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GREG'S BOOKS HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"Twelve Roses" 12 Messages. ONE LIFE.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/4gX4Glu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠"The Magnificent Piglets of Pigletsville: Our Present-Day Plight Wrapped in a Fairytale"⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3KIX87x⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IF YOU'RE A CATHOLIC MAN interested in missioned friendships marked by the hearts of men united in striving to build the Kingdom. GO:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Pentecost365.us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SUPPORT CATHOLIC BUSINESSES and leaders committed to professional excellence and building the Kingdom. GO: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://MassImpact.us/KINGDOM⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Oh, Most Holy Spirit, come and IGNITE the Great FIRE of Your Love! Set it ABLAZE in our minds and hearts!#Friendship #Mission #Catholic #Marriage #Family #ilovemyfamily #ThyKingdomCome #christian #home #faith #children #virtue #holiness #funny #inspiring #love #parents #happiness #heaven #politics #culture

In this 3rd episode of our Lent series, we hear from John Mark Comer's book ‘The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry' and what he has to say about the spiritual practices of silence and solitude

Happy Monday! Come hang out and discuss John Mark Comer's The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. We think everyone has something to gain by reading this book. Don't miss this episode!

Slowing down is one of the hardest things to do in our modern culture.  We are told to "earn your value" and then filled with lots of quick easy distractions to fill our leftover time.  Yet, slowing down is exactly what we need to get physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy.  In this episode, I'm sharing my recent experience of slowing down: a Disney cruise with 19 family members. And what I learned from 6 days without text, email, social media.  And challenging you to a week of slowing down.  It's in those times that the clarity and true connections in life start to shine through.  Plus, I'm sharing a few great thoughts and resources to help you intentionally slow down.  If you are ready to start your own Healthy Me Reset, head to www.emilyvinzantmd.com and come work with me!   Resources:  3 Healthy Habits for 2025 episode The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry  The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

In this sermon, we explore the dangers of hurry and its impact on our spiritual and emotional well-being. Drawing from Matthew 11:28-30, we reflect on Jesus' invitation to take on His easy yoke and find rest for our souls. Drawing inspiration from John Mark Comer's The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, we discuss how modern life pressures us into relentless busyness and how we can reclaim the intimacy and peace that come from walking at Jesus' pace.

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During almost every waking moment in our culture, there is a battle for our attention: News headlines preying on our fear or our anger; social media feeds expertly designed to keep us scrolling; click-bait ads that we just can't help but click on… And as our attention gets gobbled up, our most important priorities slip further away. So in today's sermon we'll explore a powerful biblical passage that challenges us to intentionally guard our attention so that we don't lose focus on the One who matters most. Join us as we wrap up our series, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.  Scripture Reading: Psalm 46 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-2-2-2025

In a world that never slows down, it's easy to get caught in the rush—constantly moving but never feeling at peace. But what if there's a better way? What if Jesus invites us to step off the treadmill of busyness and into a life of true purpose?In this teaching, we unpack Luke 10:38-42 and explore how choosing what truly matters can transform our lives. A hurried life leads to distraction, anxiety, and burnout, but an intentional life—rooted in spiritual formation—leads to peace, clarity, and impact.Key Takeaways:

Welcome to another episode of The Cutting Room Floor, where we further unpack Sunday's message, discuss practical applications, and hear some of what didn't make the final cut. Pastor Donny shares some final insights as we conclude our series in Ecclesiastes.Resources Mentioned in this episode:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry - John Mark ComerSacred Rhythms - Ruth Haley Barton

When we're feeling exhausted, our culture offers us lots of ways we can rest. Whether it's shopping, Netflix, spa days, or vacations, the possibilities for physical and mental rest are endless. But sometimes we try all of that only to find that we're still exhausted. Our rest didn't work! Often, that's because we're too focused on the wrong kind of rest. In today's sermon, we'll learn from Jesus about a kind of rest that most of us desperately need but rarely think about. And we'll learn one super practical way to incorporate this important kind of rest into our daily lives. Join us as we continue our series inspired by the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.  Scripture Reading: Luke 5:12-16 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok

In this powerful message, Pastor Nick explores the often-overlooked spiritual disciplines of silence, solitude, and Sabbath, offering a counter-narrative to the relentless pace of modern life. Inspired by John Mark Comer's The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, this message invites you to rediscover the profound importance of slowing down. Learn how these ancient practices can bring peace to your soul, clarity to your mind, and renewed strength to your spirit as you find rest in God's presence. Perfect for anyone seeking to break free from the busyness of life and embrace a deeper, more meaningful rhythm of rest.

We humans instinctively hate feeling limited. When we're told “you can't,” or “that's enough,” or “you must,” we tend to bristle and push back. But while that defiant spirit is sometimes justified, it's often destructive to us. In fact, our stubborn determination to live without any limits is a driving force behind the relentless pace of our lives and our constant exhaustion. So in today's sermon, we'll explore how Jesus invites us to embrace our limitedness, finding true purpose and deep rest in the process. And as we celebrate Dr. King this weekend, we'll learn about a pivotal decision he made to embrace his personal limits that ultimately empowered his leadership in the Civil Rights movement. Join us as we continue our series inspired by the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.  Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:28-30 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-1-19-2025

Thank you for joining us for the weekly Calvary Podcast featuring thought-provoking messages designed to inspire and challenge listeners in their spiritual journey. In our current series, we delve into The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, exploring the profound insights it offers for our modern, fast-paced lives. This week's message, entitled The Solution, emphasizes the importance of recognizing our limits, slowing down to be with Jesus, and adopting the way of Jesus. Join us as we uncover practical steps to embrace a rhythm of grace, rest, and intentional living, reflecting the heart of Jesus in every aspect of our lives. Tune in for encouragement, reflection, and guidance on how to live a more abundant, Christ-centered life.

Most of us live in a constant state of hurry. From the moment our alarm wakes us up in the morning until we finally crash back into bed at night, we spend most of our waking hours rushing through our errands, tasks, meals, and responsibilities. But while our frenetic pace is normalized and even celebrated in our culture, it's destructive to our bodies, our minds, and our souls. So in today's sermon, we'll consider what God has to say about the speed of our lives, and we'll learn some practical ways to slow ourselves down. Join us as we begin a new series inspired by the book, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.  Scripture Reading: Proverbs 19:2 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok

Are you ready to trade your New Year's resolutions for spiritual growth?   Host Curtis Chang and teacher and writer John Mark Comer dive into the transformative journey of spiritual reset to start the new year. Discover practical insights on community, the importance of Sabbath, and how to navigate the distractions of modern life, all aimed at nurturing a deeper spiritual hunger and fostering genuine connection with God and others.   Download our free January Reset Guide Send your Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Referenced in This Episode: The Way of the Ascetics (pdf) by Tito Colliender How Philip Rieff's Three Worlds Help Us Understand Cultural Change by Carl R. Trueman On the Road with Saint Augustine with James K.A. Smith & Elizabeth Bruenig (video conversation) Dopamine Nation by Anna Lempke, MD How Principles from the Casino Were Applied to Your Cell Phone by Dr. Liraz Margalit We Are Free When We Forget Ourselves by Joshua Luke Smith Sabbath is the Climax of Living by Marva Dawn The Sabbath (pdf) by Abraham Heschel General Examen of Conscience by Ignatious of Loyola The Wheel and the Cross: Three Views on Suffering  Anything could happen, at any moment (and when it does, you'll cope) by Oliver Burkeman The Way of the Heart by Henri Nouwen More about John Ortberg The Phases of the Great Awakenings A Beginner's Guide to Lectio Divina Read Psalm 1   More From John Mark Comer: John Mark Comer's website HERE Get your copy of Practicing the Way Read this preview of The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Follow john mark comer on instagram

Practicing the Way with John Mark ComerThe start of a new year prompts the reflection that if we are not intentionally modeling our life after Jesus, we are likely being formed by something or someone else. Adrift in the cultural current, we're likely to be carried to places we never consciously chose and wonder how we got there.In Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer explores what it means in our times to be a disciple of Jesus -- to be with him, to become like him, and to do as he did:“ It seems to me that the telos of the spiritual journey in the Christian way is becoming a person of love through deepening union with the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit…It's the two greatest commandments: love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength, and love your neighbor as yourself, that Jesus put at the center of apprenticeship to him.” - John Mark ComerWe hope this conversation encourages you to move slowly as you abide with Jesus this year, and by his grace are transformed into a person of deeper love, joy, and peace.This podcast is an edited version of a conversation recorded in 2024. Learn more about John Mark Comer.Episode outline00:00 Introduction to Practicing the Way01:00 Formation is Inevitable02:26 John Mark Comer's Background and Influences05:21 Evangelical Discipleship and the Influence of Dallas Willard08:05 From Burnout to the Inner Journey11:26 Being Christian and Being an Apprentice of Jesus21:04 The Destructive Power of Hurry, and the Pace of Love26:13 The Practice of Contemplation and Abiding33:17 Final Thoughts and PrayerAuthors and books mentioned in the conversation:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, Live No Lies, God Has a Name, Garden City, Practicing the Way, all by John Mark ComerDivine Conspiracy, by Dallas WillardJacques PhilippeSt. ThereseN.T. WrightGary HaugenRobert BellahMother TeresaDorothy DayFrancis ChanJohn StottThree Mile an Hour God, Kosuki KoyamaMary Oliver Marjorie ThompsonKurt ThompsonBrennan ManningRelated Trinity Forum Readings:Augustine's Confessions, with an introduction by James K. A. SmithBright Evening Star, by Madeleine L'EngleA Practical View of Real Christianity, by William WilberforceWrestling with God, by Simone WeilPilgrim's Progress, by John BunyanPilgrim at Tinker Creek, by Annie DillardWhy God Became Man, by St. AnselmRelated Conversations:Making as a Spiritual Practice with Mako FujimuraWriting as a Spiritual Practice with Jonathan Rogers, Tish Harrison Warren, and Doug McKelveyWalking as a Spiritual Practice with Mark BuchananTo listen to this or any of our episodes in full, visit ttf.org/podcast and to help make content like this possible, join the Trinity Forum SocietySpecial thanks to Ned Bustard for our podcast artwork.

Diane Boden of the Minimalist Moms podcast joins us on Paring Down today to talk about how to adopt a more minimalish mindset in 2025 and beyond. It's not just about goal-setting - it's about viewing our possessions and our life with clarity, which will propel us into action. Paring Down Instagram: ⁠⁠@paring_down⁠ Diane Boden Instagram: @diane_boden Minimalist Moms Instagram: @minimalistmomspodcast Minimalist Moms podcast Minimalist Moms book Books mentioned: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Paring Down Newsletter: The L.E.S.S. Express Paring Down Webiste & Blog Paring Down YouTube PARING DOWN RESOURCES: Complete Guide to Decluttering Kid Stuff⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Free 15 Clutter-Free Gift Ideas⁠ Free Gift Request Email Template ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Know Your Why Worksheet ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Baby Essentials List⁠⁠⁠⁠ CODES: 20% OFF any AquaTru water purifier when you go to AquaTru.com and use promo code PARING This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month of Better Help therapy: www.betterhelp.com/paring 40% off luxurious bedsheets & loungewear from Cozy Earth: https://cozyearth.com - use code PARING Ethical, luxury women's clothing at Quince.com/paring for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! 10 Free Meals from Hello Fresh: www.hellofresh.com/paring10fm $300 off Air Doctor Pro air purifier: https://airdoctorpro.com/ - Use code PARING 15% off your first order at PACT (sustainable, ethical clothing): https://wearpact.com/ - Use code PARINGDOWN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Practicing extending grace to myself by sharing a quick end-of-year message with you along with the top 3 books from my reading list in 2024! Please come visit me at : TendingFields.net on Instagram @TendingFields or join the Tending Fields Mom's Group on Facebook. My top 3 reads of 2024: (Amazon Affiliate links) The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Toxic Empathy by Allie Beth Stuckey The Radium Girls by Kate Moore 2025 will look a little different as I will only release an interview every other week. I look forward to serving you a bit through the written word in the coming year! THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!

Are you feeling overwhelmed and busy this Holiday season? Do you wish you could simplify and slow down? I am so excited to tell you about a book I read called *The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer.  It is fun—my dad was reading the exact same book at the exact same time! So, I am so excited to have my dad back on the podcast and together we are going to talk about some of the take aways we got from the book as well as how to live with intention and simplify for this next year since we are coming into the end of 2024. I know you are going to love hearing from my dad- he is so wise! Also, I am so excited for someone to win a copy of John Mark Comer's book: . All the details of the book giveaway are on my website at jodisnowdon.com or you can click this direct link: https://kingsumo.com/g/3qvlov1/the-ruthless-elimination-of-hurry-book-giveaway Depth Podcast Episode links: Depth Podcast Episode 37 with my dad- we talk about Father's Day. Depth Podcast Episode 199 with Julie Lefebure- She shares about replacing Busy with Full! Depth Podcast Episode 203- learn more about embracing Your Roles Depth Podcast Episode 214- Living Intentionally Book Recommendations Depth Podcast Episode 150- What is your Best Yes? Depth Podcast Episode 197- Seeing Time as a Gift For those walking through grief this Holiday Season, I have some encouragement for you: First, please check out the post I wrote called  Grieving Through the Holidays where I share 10 Steps to Help your Hurting Heart. I have them in a downloadable file for you! Second, here is a link to Chapter 17 in my book where I write about my own personal experience with grief during the Holidays. Praying this will offer you encouragement. Lastly, I highly recommend listening to Depth Podcast Episodes 188-196 where I do one episode for each letter in my STRENGTH Acrostic in my book! See details below: Seek God and Invite Him into the Pain -- Depth Podcast Episode 188 Tearfully Allow Yourself Time to Grieve and Process the Emotions -- Depth Podcast Episode 189 Replace your Finite View with God's Infinite Perspective -- Depth Podcast Episode 190 Embrace God's Character Development in the Midst of the Chaos -- Depth Podcast Episode 191 Never Lose Sight of God's Grace -- Depth Podcast Episode 193 Give Praise to God Even as Your Heart Breaks -- Depth Podcast Episode 194 Trust God is Good When Your Mind is Doubting and You Don't Understand -- Depth Podcast Episode 195 Honestly Share Your Story and Help Another Hurting Heart -- Depth Podcast Episode 196 *Note: If you are interested in purchasing this book or the books recommended, I would love for you to use the Amazon Affiliate link above to help support the podcas

For those that are new around here, I release bonus episodes that serve a niche part of my audience, I have listeners of all faith backgrounds that listen to the podcast. This episode is coming from a christian perspective so if that's something that doesn't fit what you're looking for, check out the other episode that dropped this week about personal style with Conni Jesperson or join me back here next Tuesday for a conversation that you don't want to miss!In this episode, I spoke with author, Whitney Lowe to discuss her new book, Set Your Eyes Higher, a devotional designed to help young women navigate life through the lens of faith and abundance. Together, we delve into how shifting from a scarcity mindset to one rooted in God's provision can transform the way we approach consumerism, minimalism, and the true meaning of fulfillment. Whether you're seeking a deeper connection with God or looking for ways to simplify your life, this conversation is full of encouragement to set your sights on a higher purpose.About Whitney |Whitney Lowe is a Christian influencer who wants to see young women excited about God's work: in the Bible, in history, in the world, and in themselves. She writes and creates on Instagram at ScribbleDevs, a project born from the realization that young women simply do not interact with the Bible enough to be changed by its truth. Whitney is passionate about disrupting the toxic scroll of social media with hope, peace, and light straight from Scripture. She lives in Denver, Colorado, with her husband—a pastor—and their two young children.Links Discussed in This Episode |Order a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityPrevious Episode: John Mark Comer Discusses the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Bonus Episode)Whitney's Resource: 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas Phelan | How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen by Joanna FaberWhitney Can't Stop Talking About: Era by BrumateConnect with Whitney:IG + FB + TikTokEpisode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Enjoy the Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With Simplicity.Questions |You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, Pinterest or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you've been struggling with motivation to declutter or work through bad habits that keep you stuck, I'd love to help you achieve your goals! We'll work together (locally or virtually) to discover what areas in your life are high priority to get you feeling less overwhelmed right away.  For more info on my processes, fees, and availability please contact!Our Sponsors:* Check out Gobble: https://gobble.com/MINIMALIST* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MINIMALIST for a great deal: happymammoth.com* Check out Ritual : https://ritual.com/MINSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us a textDecember is here, and with it, the chaos of the season! In this episode, I dive into the idea of "busting the bustle" and slowing down amidst the holiday madness. Inspired by The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, I share insights on how chronic busyness can undermine the relationships and moments we cherish most.Together, we explore the concept of "being", how we show up, and how simple shifts in our mindset can transform stressful moments into opportunities for calm and connection. This holiday season, let's make space for love, presence, and maybe a little magic too. You deserve it.Resources from the episode:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerStay tuned for next week's episode with hypnotherapist, Kim Gucci!Give yourself the gift of COZY:https://cozyearth.com/Up to 40% off promo code: SNMPODCASTConnect with Kara, host of The Special Needs Mom Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespecialneedsmompodcast/Website: https://www.kararyska.com/Join the Community:Pathway to Peace Coaching Community is currently open for enrollment. Instantly get access to authentic community and weekly coaching! Give yourself the gift of growing alongside moms who deeply understand you and will be with you in your joys and sorrows. --------> Apply Here or Contact Me

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Growing up with an emotionally abusive father, Kim Tschirret believed she needed to perform for love and approval. She found solace during her turbulent adolescence in taking care of her horse. After she met Christ, He began to heal her and eventually led her to open an equine therapy ministry to help kids in crisis find healing. Today, she shares how God's steadfast love has taught her to rest in Him and share His comfort with others.    Hope Reins  The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer    The Church today is often seen as irrelevant. But this couldn't be further from the truth. At the Colson Center, we believe the Church is God's gift to the world, called to be present and active in this cultural moment without being taken captive by it. In other words, the Church is meant to “move the world,” not move with the world. That's why we equip believers with a Christian worldview through our media, training programs, and events—because a Church that “moves the world” starts with one faithful Christian. We need your help to continue strengthening the Church in 2025. Thanks to a generous matching donation, every gift between now and December 31 will be DOUBLED until we meet the full match. Help us strengthen the Church to move the world in 2025. Make a gift with double the impact at colsoncenter.org/swdecember.   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center ,which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc

Kristin Fitch shares a mini episode focused on the importance of honoring the Sabbath, emphasizing that it serves as a weekly holiday meant for rest, delight, and connection with God and loved ones. Drawing insights from John Mark Comer's book, "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry," she discusses how many people struggle to prioritize time for God amidst their busy lives. Kristin highlights the dual nature of the Sabbath—both a cessation of work and an invitation to enjoy life's simple pleasures. She reflects on how taking the Sabbath can lead to a deeper sense of joy and renewal, ultimately enriching our lives. By encouraging listeners to explore and experiment with incorporating Sabbath practices into their routines, Kristin aims to inspire a more intentional and fulfilling way of living.Ready to work with Kristin to make a shift in your life? Click here to get started. Download Our Free Workbook: Ready to take your first step towards a more joyful, faith-filled life? Download our Reignite Your Passion Workbook and start living with purpose today! Takeaways: Sabbath is a weekly holiday meant for rest, delight, and reconnection with God. Following Jesus requires intentional scheduling and prioritizing amidst the busyness of life. The Hebrew word for Sabbath, 'Shabbat', emphasizes stopping, resting, and delighting in God. Regularly practicing Sabbath can lead to increased joy and longevity in life. Sabbath isn't just a day; it's a spirit of restfulness that permeates our lives. Honoring the Sabbath can transform our weekly rhythms and lead to deeper connections. Are you a Christian woman feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life? Do you long for more peace, joy and purpose? Welcome to Faith Fueled Woman, a podcast dedicated to helping you align your life with your values and faith, letting go of the hustle and anxiety and experience a richer, more fulfulling life.Discover How Your Life Can Change:Imagine stepping off the achievement wheel that's sucking the life out of you. Picture a life where your goals, values, and faith align, creating space for more joy, calm, and purpose. By shifting how you live your life with the guidance from Faith Fueled Woman, you can experience profound transformation.Join host Kristin Fitch as she guides you on this journey of spiritual growth and transformation. Each episode is designed to support and encourage you as you navigate the adventure of pursuing God's plan for your life. From finding calm in the chaos to building a business or career God's way, we cover it all.Sabbath, rest, Sabbath Soup, John Mark Comer, Faithfield Woman, spiritual practices, weekly rest, delight in the Lord, renewing your spirit, Christian life, Sabbath benefits, time management, honoring the Sabbath, connection with God, intentional living, joy and gratitude, Christian faith, work-life balance, Sabbath reflection, life rhythm

In this gripping episode of 'The Deep Dive,' we explore the dual life of Archibald Hall, infamously known as Roy Fontaine, who seamlessly transitioned from a refined butler to a calculated murderer. Born in Glasgow, Hall's life spiralled from petty thefts to manipulating the upper class and committing a series of chilling murders. The narrative details his cunning ability to dissociate and deceive, leading to his eventual capture after a police investigation and dramatic escape attempt. Hall's trial captured immense media attention, resulting in life sentences for him and his accomplice, Kiddo, yet leaving one murder unresolved. This episode not only uncovers Hall's monstrous actions but also examines the psychological intricacies behind his facade, depicting a real-life Jekyll and Hyde.Tom and Simon will discuss this and the rest of this weeks episode's in this Sunday's episode.00:00 Introduction to Archibald Hall: The Monster Butler00:38 Early Life and Theatrical Beginnings01:28 Crafting the Persona of Roy Fontaine02:00 The Double Life: Butler by Day, Criminal by Night02:51 A Dark Turn: From Theft to Murder03:36 The First Murder: David Wright04:24 New Employment and Accomplice: The Scott Elliots04:51 The Robbery Takes a Dark Turn05:11 A Descent into Madness05:51 The Ruthless Elimination of Loose Ends06:29 The Murder of Donald07:27 The Capture of Roy Fontaine08:48 The Trial and Unanswered Questions09:19 The Chilling Legacy of Archibald Hall Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear Shawn and Niki Fear describe their journey in following the way of Jesus. Listen to the way they describe, in awe, the way they are seeing how God has woven the througlines of Scripture and Life together. And how it is impacting everything -- their own journey, parenting their two girls, their jobs. https://shereadstruth.com/ The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry  thebibleproject.com Living Fearless

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list and struggling to manage your time well? Join Jordan as she interviews Lissa Figgins all about time management and redeeming our time through good stewardship. This episode will help you transform how you approach time and live out your God-given priorities with purposeful intention!In this episode:4:00 - "UN-time management" approach & Lissa's story9:34 - Our biggest struggle with time management15:05 - A time management lesson from Jesus16:19 - How good time stewardship impacts your life and business19:10 - Two questions you NEED to ask yourself24:58 - How we spend our time reveals our priorities28:26 - The 4 "tions"30:07 - The FIRST step you should take to better manage your time33:38 - 8 areas of attention39:41 - A tool that will help you better manage your time44:43 - Closing prayerResources & Links mentioned:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark ComerKindle PaperwhiteThe REDEEM Her Time PlannerRedeem Your Time Balance AssessmentConnect with Lissa:REDEEM Her Time PodcastREDEEM Your Time MasterclassLissa's WebsiteConnect with Jordan: Instagram YouTube Website Affiliate Disclaimer: Some of the links mentioned in our podcast may be affiliate links. This means that if you make a purchase from our link, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This is a small way of supporting our work here on the podcast, so we thank you for considering purchasing with our affiliate links!For the full show notes, links, and blog transcription, visit https://jordanjones.co/podcast

We live in a hurried world. The modern conveniences that are touted to "save time'" are keeping us busier than ever. We over-schedule, over-commit, and end each day exhausted and already focused on the demands of tomorrow.Quite often, it is our relationships with God and our family that suffer the absence of our time and attention. Do you spend time each day praying, reading the Bible, journaling? Is family time devoted to spending time in communion with each other? Are we setting examples we hope our children will follow?The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry offers tangible suggestions for living an unhurried life. The book encourages us to spend more time focusing on love, joy, and peace, and less time in a frantic state of constant motion. If you are seeking a peace-filled life, listen up.Show Notes:The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World by John Mark Comer 

What is one word to describe Jesus? Hear Spiritual Formation & Groups Minister Erich Robinson's answer to that question and how spiritual formation in groups is how you can connect relationally and grow spiritually at The Hills regardless of your age. practicingtheway.org The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry https://thehills.org/studytools/ Reach out to us at nextgennow@thehills.org and find more information about The Hills Church at www.thehills.org.

In this episode of "Rhythms That Restore," host Cherisse welcomes Addie Sims, a nursing student turned small business owner & CEO of personal branding My Sassy Stickers Co. Addie Sims shares her journey from growing up in a home with a mom Emily Sims, who is a successful entreprenuer in Gulf Breeze, Florida, to starting her very own first business in middle school, and later attending Stanford University for nursing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Addie pivoted from nursing to launch her business while stuck at home, My Sassy Stickers, which quickly gained traction in its first month.  She discusses the influence of her family's entrepreneurial spirit, the challenges of starting a business during uncertain times, and the importance of resilience and faith.  Addie's story highlights personal growth, the impact of family legacy, and the pursuit of passion. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Addie Sims Instagram @mysassystickers  Shop online www.mysassystickers.com  Personal Branding & Helping You Create Experiences: Addie@mysassystickers.com  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Introduction to the Podcast (00:00:02)**   Cherisse welcomes listeners and introduces the theme of personal growth and entrepreneurial journeys. **Guest Introduction (00:00:29)**   Cherisse introduces Addie, highlighting her expertise in social media and branding. **Addie's Crazy Journey (00:01:33)**   Addie reflects on her unexpected life journey over the past five years. **The Impact of Family Legacy (00:05:25)**   Addie shares how her mother's and grandmother's entrepreneurial spirit influenced her own path. **First Business in Middle School (00:10:42)**   Addie discusses starting her first business, creating paper mache letters, and her creative upbringing. **Transition to Sassy Stickers (00:14:49)**   Addie explains how she launched Sassy Stickers during COVID while studying nursing at Stanford. **Navigating Nursing School and Business (00:17:43)**   Addie describes her decision to switch majors and pursue her business full-time after graduation. **The Importance of Community (00:19:32)**   Cherisse discusses how Sassy Stickers helps women enhance their branding and connection through beautiful stationery. **Cherisse's Move to Starkville (00:20:12)**   Cherisse shares her experiences of moving and adapting to Southern culture, highlighting her unfamiliarity with monogramming. **Addie's Connection to Starkville (00:21:31)**   Addie reveals her father's connection to Mississippi State, reflecting on their shared familiarity with Starkville. **Exploring Addie's Background (00:22:18)**   Cherisse introduces Addie's entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing her diverse background in nursing and communications. **Managing Life Transitions (00:22:29)**   Addie discusses the emotional challenges of life transitions, particularly moving from Florida to San Diego. **Finding Community in Faith (00:25:55)**   Addie reflects on her journey of finding community and faith after experiencing personal challenges and depression. **The Power of Intentional Friendship (00:27:15)**   Addie shares the significance of intentional friendships in her faith journey and their impact on her life. **The Importance of Connection (00:28:17)**   Addie emphasizes the value of small group connections and building relationships within her new church community. **Apprenticing Under Jesus (00:29:30)**   Cherisse and Addie discuss the concept of being an apprentice of Jesus and the importance of following Him closely. **The Depth of Relationship with God (00:32:00)**   Addie shares her realization that a relationship with Jesus is deep and transformative, beyond mere checklists. **Releasing the Checklist Mentality (00:36:16)**   Addie reflects on the cultural tendency to treat faith as a checklist and the freedom found in grace and prayer. **Craving Connection and Community (00:38:24)**   Cherisse and Addie discuss the importance of forming friendships and connections, especially after experiencing hurt. **Finding a New Church (00:39:28)**   Addie discusses her journey of finding a church focused on Jesus and community. **Importance of Small Groups (00:41:09)**   Addie emphasizes the value of engaging in small groups for deeper connections. **The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (00:42:29)**   Discussion on the book's message about slowing down to foster love and connection. **Practicing the Way (00:43:15)**   Addie shares insights from a small group focused on spiritual practices. **Living Unhurried (00:44:36)**   The conversation shifts to the importance of unhurried living and spiritual practice. **Saying No (00:47:02)**   Addie talks about the power of saying no to maintain priorities and relationships. **Recognizing the Devil's Lies (00:48:37)**   Discussion on identifying negative thoughts and the importance of discernment. **God's Purpose in Hard Times (00:51:36)**   Cherisse prompts Addie to reflect on advice she would give her younger self. **Connecting with Addie (00:56:09)**   Addie shares how listeners can connect with her on social media and her blog. **Sister Therapy Podcast (00:57:28)**   Addie promotes her podcast she produces with her Mom Emily Sims and Aunt Nancy Dove, "Sister Therapy," featuring fun and engaging content that will have you laughing so hard your belly hurts.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Cherisse Hixson  @CherisseHixson01 on Instagram or @RhythmsThatRestorePodcast  email: Cherissehixson@hotmail.com       

After some time off, Pastor Dan and Shane reconnect and talk about their summers and how they've implemented their learnings from The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.Don't forget to continue the conversation at home, in the car, at work, or anywhere you can find someone to talk to! Thanks for walking with us!Support the show

Bonus Pod Time! And this one is long time friend, mentor, and former teacher of your very own podcast host Charli K Matthews, Brian Winters!Brian graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Education for Secondary Mathematics.  While in college, he was a member of the University of Alabama Cross Country team.  He taught high school for nine years as well as coached track and field.  He left teaching in 1999 to go into IT and started his own company about seven years ago.   In 2010, Brian started going to Uganda, where he fell in love with the people and the country.  He now travels there twice each year.   Brian has been married to Shawn for 37 years (of marital bliss), and they have one son, Chase, who now is a police officer in Northport.   He is an elder at Capstone Church, where he is considered the “Old People” of Capstone.When he is not in Uganda, he enjoys spending time at their cabin on the Tombigbee and smoking ribs or briskets.   Ruthless Elimination of Hurry  - John Mark ComerThe Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World: Comer, John Mark, Ortberg, John: 9780525653097: Amazon.com: BooksThe Anxious Generation – Jonathan HaidtThe Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness: Haidt, Jonathan: 9780593655030: Amazon.com: Books   Read up at EmpoweringPumps.com and stay tuned for more news about EPIC at the Colorado School of Mines Nov 12th and 13th.Find us @EmpoweringPumps on Facebook, LinkedIn,  Instagram and Twitter and using the hashtag #EmpoweringIndustryPodcast or via email podcast@empoweringpumps.com   

Today is the 2nd of the 7 part series called Reclaim Your Life. Today is all about living to the rhythm of each day and week- the way God intended for us to live. We discuss the gift of the Sabbath and what it's for and why it matters for us and how to renew and refresh ourselves each day and reconnect with God.Download the Free Joyful Living Devotional Journal: https://kristinfitch.com/devotionalDownload the Free Reignite Your Passion Workbook https://kristinfitch.com/passionReady to Reclaim Your Life? Purchase the Reclaim Your Life Masterclass: Protect Your Spirit, Space and Pace for only $47 Learn more here.Check out John Mark Comer's book The Ruthless Elimination of HurryAre you a high-achieving Christian woman feeling overwhelmed by the demands of daily life? Do you long for more peace, joy and purpose? Welcome to Faith Fueled Woman, a podcast dedicated to helping you align your life with your values and faith, letting go of the hustle and anxiety and experience a richer, more fulfulling life.Discover How Your Life Can Change:Imagine stepping off the achievement wheel that's sucking the life out of you. Picture a life where your goals, values, and faith align, creating space for more joy, calm, and purpose. By shifting how you live your life with the guidance from Faith Fueled Woman, you can experience profound transformation.Join host Kristin Fitch as she guides you on this journey of spiritual growth and transformation. Each episode is designed to support and encourage you as you navigate the adventure of pursuing God's plan for your life. From finding calm in the chaos to building a business or career God's way, we cover it all.What You Can ExpectChristian Encouragement: Inspirational stories and practical tips to strengthen your faith and help you put God first in your daily life.Intentional Living: Strategies for simplifying your life, slowing down your pace, and rediscovering your passion and creativity.Faith Stories and Testimonies: Hear from pastors, authors, and faith-focused women who share their journeys and insights.Holistic Wellness: Tips for nurturing your physical, mental, and spiritual health.Overcoming Hard Seasons: Guidance and support for navigating difficult times with faith and resilience.Kristin is a Christian Life & Leadership Coach, Inspirational Speaker, Author, and Podcaster on a mission to encourage women through real-life adventures. Whether through speaking, podcasting, writing, coaching, or mentoring, Kristin points people to Jesus and the adventurous life God has called us to live. Join her as she shares practical tips, heartfelt stories, and spiritual guidance to help you live a life aligned with God's plan.Keywords#rest #findingrest #sabbath #honoringsabbath #renewyourmind # #christianmindset #christianpodcast #christianliving #christianinspiration #godslove #hearinggod #findinggod #seeinggod #focus #christianinspirationLink to books may be an affiliate link for Amazon purchases.

In this episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott talk what the Bible says about rest, the importance of Sabbath rest and your marriage, and reasons why we struggle to Sabbath. Scriptures:Exodus 20:8-11Genesis 2:2-3Mark 2:23-28MT 11:28-30Resources:Books - Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, by John Mark ComerPodcast, More Than Roommates, Episode 62 – Your Marriage and the Unhurried Life (feat. Chris Schultz)Podcast, More Than Roommates, Episode 82 – How Does Work Affect Your Marriage (feat. Jordan Raynor)Books – Andy Crouch – The Tech-Wise Family and Amy Crouch & Andy Crouch - The Tech-Wise LifeBook - Sabbath Keeping, by Lynne BaabWebsite – 9 practices - Practicing the Way Questions to Discuss:1. How do you and your spouse do with sleep and rest?2. How often do you and your spouse set aside intentional time for rest?3. What prevents/keeps you from Sabbath rest? (i.e., pride, trust)4. What would Sabbath rest make possible in your lives, family, and marriage?

Do you believe that God continues to work even when you don't? In my own life, I've struggled with the idea that rest has to be earned, that I can only rest once everything on my to-do list is checked off. But the Christian vision is different. God's work doesn't stop when we rest. In fact, our rest is a testament to our trust in His ongoing work. Join me as we explore the beauty of working from rest, drawing examples from Jesus's life, and discover practical ways to incorporate this principle into your daily routine. [01:17] Jesus' Example of Rest [03:36] Practical Steps to Slow Down [05:25] The Four R's of Slowing Down [09:40] Recommended Reading and Conclusion Check out The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090). For more practical advice and experiences from real people sharing their mission with the world, go to https://equip.archomaha.org/podcast/. A Production of the Archdiocese of Omaha Editor: Taylor Schroll (ForteCatholic.com)

EPISODE SUMMARY: In this episode, I'm diving into a stack of books that have seriously shifted the way I do business and life. These aren't your typical "self-help" books. These are the ones that cut through the fluff and challenge you to grow, both as a Christian and as an entrepreneur. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just looking for that next push, these books will give you the tools and perspective you need to thrive. WHAT TO EXPECT: I'm breaking down eight books that have been total game-changers for me—both in my faith journey and as a business owner. We're talking about cutting out distractions, becoming a stronger leader, and learning how to slow down (yeah, that's a thing). If you're ready to get real about what it takes to succeed while staying grounded in your faith, this episode is for you. BOOK DISCUSSED: - *The One Thing* by Gary Keller – Focus on what matters most and stop drowning in busywork. - *Cues* by Vanessa Van Edwards – Master the art of nonverbal communication to build better relationships in business. - *The Power of One More* by Ed Mylett – Push yourself to do just one more to reach that next level. - *How Are You, Really?* by Jenna Kutcher – Time to get real about what makes you happy, not just successful. - *Think, Learn, Succeed* by Dr. Caroline Leaf – Renew your mind to shape your success. App - Neurocyclehttps://www.neurocycle.app - *Dare to Lead* by Brené Brown – Vulnerability isn't a weakness, it's your leadership superpower. - *Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook* by Gary Vaynerchuk – Serve your audience before you ever ask for anything. - *The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry* by John Mark Comer – Slow down and let God's timing lead your business. - *Lioness Arising* by Lisa Bevere – Christian women, it's time to rise up and lead with boldness and grace. App - Messenger X https://messengerx.com WHY YOU SHOULD LISTEN: If you're a Christian business owner who's feeling like there's more you could be doing but not sure how to get there, these books will light the fire. From sharpening your focus to stepping into your authority, I'll be breaking down the key takeaways that'll help you grow both spiritually and professionally. FAVORITE QUOTE: _"Jesus wasn't in a rush, so why am I? Slow down, trust God's timing, and watch how everything else falls into place."_ – John Mark Comer, *The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry* ACTION STEP: Grab one of these books and commit to reading it this month. Your future self (and your business) will thank you. CONNECT WITH JAN: Here are all the best places and FREE stuff

In this episode of the Just Schools Podcast, Jon Eckert interviews Matt Northrop, the Associate Head of School at Oaks Christian School in Southern California. They discuss the school's decision to eliminate cell phone use during the school day and the positive effects this has had on student engagement and community building. Northrop shares insights into the implementation process and how students and parents have responded.  The Just Schools Podcast is brought to you by the Baylor Center for School Leadership. Each week, we'll talk to catalytic educators who are doing amazing work. Be encouraged. Join us on October 15th at the Hurd Welcome Center for an in-person information session to hear more about the MA in School Leadership and the EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership. This is a free event but we need you to register here: https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/2003682/1973032/ Connect with us: Baylor MA in School Leadership EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership Jon Eckert LinkedIn Twitter: @eckertjon Center for School Leadership at Baylor University: @baylorcsl   Transcription: Jon: Today, we're here with Matt Northrop, amazing leader in Southern California at Oaks Christian School. This conversation really started through a text exchange where I was asking how the year was going, and I got this great response from Matt. First of all, give us a little bit of a window into how the year started at Oaks and what you're doing is a little bit different than what you've done in the past. Matt Northrop: Yeah. Well, first of all, thanks for having me on, Jon, have the utmost respect for you and the show and all the things that you all are doing, but yeah, this year we, so a little bit about Oaks Christian. We are about 1,700 students, a little over 1,100 on the high school side. This year we made the jump in after reading Anxious Generation made the decision with leadership that we wanted to walk away from our students being able to use cell phones while on campus. We've had a number of different iterations with cell phones. We've used them in the classrooms, we've kind of jumped in on the tech side and really believing that that could be a tool. I think a lot of schools have gone that direction. We just really felt as we not only read it, but also as we saw a lot of the same conclusions that he was coming up with, we really felt like we needed to do something drastic on the phones. We had pretty early on made sure that our teachers were involved in this decision and that they were aware of it and communicated at the beginning of the summer for all of our students and parents. What we've done is we've made it where you can't have a cell phone on or in your possession throughout the school day from, and we start our first classes at 8:30, so 8:30 until 3:15. What we have found, and this is what we were texting back and forth, is it has absolutely ... Not that our culture wasn't for us. I think the culture was always there. What the cell phone was doing was interrupting what the culture had the potential of being. As we took away cell phones in these first few weeks of school, the noise level in the hallways has multiplied probably two or three fold in good ways. Kids are laughing, kids are playing games, they actually have board games in our spiritual life office that they're playing. Kids are in circles and they're having conversations. They're sharing stories where you might find the first few weeks when there were cell phones, and kids sitting on a couch or a chair somewhere just kind of minding their own business on the phone. I don't see kids by themselves anymore. Whether that's them having the courage of just wanting to go out and start talking with friends or meet new friends, or if that's people, kids on our campus who are seeing somebody who's all by themselves and sitting down and having that conversation. It has been a huge boost to our community, to the connection that takes place on campus. We've really look back at the teachers are saying, this is a game-changer for the school. Jon: It's powerful. We're hearing this, I mean, some states are banning phones, there are districts moving to this, they're public schools, independent schools. I'm curious to hear how your parents received this. You mentioned teachers starting to communicate this I think early in the summer. How did you go about communicating this shift and moved away from, this is something that I think sometimes kids feel like it's a punitive measure, like you're taking away something to, oh no, we're offering you something better. We've had an engaging culture in the past, we think this will be even better. How did you roll that out? Then what was the response that you got maybe initially versus where you're at right now? Matt Northrop: Sure. What was interesting is we communicated this via email to parents at the beginning of summer. We kept waiting, honestly, as administrators waiting for an angry mob to approach us. We did not receive a single email from a parent that was upset about this policy. In fact, at our new parent orientation a week before school started, it got a huge ovation, the fact that we were making this decision. This is one of those decisions for us that it has had the support of our parents from the get-go. Part of that is I think parents are starting to see this, and then part of that was probably the way that we communicated this out as far as, again, we're not trying to make their kids miserable. We're not trying to keep them from connecting to their kids. What we are trying to do is have academic conversations, increase community, allow their kids to be able to see each other face-to-face and develop empathy and develop courage and develop curiosity and all of those things that can be difficult to do with a cell phone on their hand. What's interesting too, Jon, is I've had a few kids walk up and they look to their left and they look to their right, make sure no friends are listening and they say, "Thank you, Dr. Northrup, for taking the cell phones away. Even the kids, to some degree, not all of them are happy about this for sure, but to some degree I believe that they're starting to see the difference on campus to have that connection. Jon: Did you get resistance from students at the beginning that's now reduced or did you have any of that pushback from them? Matt Northrop: Nothing serious. Kind of the adolescent eye roll, probably collective eye roll, but again, even as reminders on campus, the reminder is not, we don't have big cell phones with a red circle and red lines through it. We have the reason why, so we're emphasizing community. We're emphasizing contribution, and we're emphasizing celebration. If your head's not up and your eyes aren't open, you can't do any of those things, and so be available. See those things that you can celebrate on campus, find ways in which you can contribute and then be a part of this community. Jon: Love that, love the three Cs there, and it's a positive, not a negative. I think that's remarkable. I think more schools can lean into that in ways that I think would be increasingly life-giving. I was going to say, your school. I've been able to be on your campus several times, and it's one of the more engaging campuses I've ever been on because you have these institutes that connect kids, and you're now fifth through 12th grade or have, you've gone down to fourth? Matt Northrop: Fourth through 12th. Jon: Fourth through 12th. Fourth through 12th grade, you have this deeply engaged campus where you're moving all over, it feels like a college campus, and kids are entering into these different spaces and doing the work of professionals and they're connected to professionals. You're obviously in a talent-rich environment that you tap into well, so talk a little bit about the way you all think about engagement anyway, even removed from the smartphone conversation. How do you think about that in meaningful ways? Because I think, let me back that up with one other piece of context, because what you said earlier resonated from what Jonathan Haidt said about the students. He asks about the way technology interferes with their engagement. He asked them his classes, "Is anybody here upset that Netflix is a thing that they're streaming on Netflix?" Everybody's like, "Yeah," Netflix, they love Netflix. Netflix is a win. Then he's asked them, "Does anybody wish that we could go back from social media?" About half of them say they would like that to go away, which I think speaks to kind of the invasive nature of some of the technology where Netflix wants you to give it your attention because it wants you to be on, but it's not this constant clawing at you that I think we all feel even as adults. When we talk about kids not being able to handle phones, and I would argue most adults can't handle their phones either because it's a multi-billion dollar industry to try to keep our attention. I think you all have acknowledged that, have seen that, but I think better than most schools, you have already built a culture of engagement that already was focused on community, contribution, celebration. Talk a little bit about where you've built that culture and then maybe how this has added to it. Matt Northrop: Yeah. There's a couple things that come to mind as I think through community. One is we've, from the very get-go, been very Socratic, especially in our humanities. A normal thing is to walk to campus and you'll see the Socratic circles with a novel out, with scripture out, with a document that they're reading together, asking great questions. I think that has lended itself where the teacher is not the center of the classroom. The discussion is, or an idea is versus the teacher. The teacher typically will sit down with the students in a posture of learning together. I think from the very beginning, Oaks has been a place where scholarly conversation, it's a normal thing for kids who engage in that scholarly conversation. Jon: Let me interject there. I did get to see a conversation at your school where they were discussing the things they carry, and there were about 12 students gathered around with a teacher. It was really hard to tell where the teacher was and where the students were, but the conversation was one of my favorite conversations I've ever been able to listen into, so absolutely agree. That was now maybe four years ago? Matt Northrop: Five years ago, yeah. Jon: Yeah, four or five years. Amazing, so yeah, I can second that. That's a powerful thing that you all do at Oaks. Matt Northrop: A special part for sure. Then I think on the other side of things, we also genuinely believe that our students can be contributors to society, to culture now. They don't need to wait until they're 35. with these, we've started five institutes. These are institutes for students. We have about 25% of our kids that are part of one of these. It's for students who are thinking that they may want to be an engineer or they want to be a filmmaker. We have our Institute for Arts Innovation, Institute for Global Leadership, which is Finance and Law, Institute of Engineering, which has our idea lab. We just added Health Sciences Institute and a Bible and Discipleship Institute for kids who want to go deeper into those areas. It really becomes a highly engaging elective set of offerings. I think one of the things that I love, so maybe just as a story that might help bring this out as far as the engagement is concerned, we had an assignment that was given probably three years ago now to students, and it was just an open-ended develop a, and this was in our engineering institute, develop a water filtration device for an area, geographic area in the world that doesn't have readily access to clean water. That was the topic, and so they began to work on it, ended up putting together things that I don't completely understand as a history major, but ozone, sand filtration, heat, and there's one more element that they put together into one unit and then found out later that nobody had ever developed a filtration device like this. The next year, they wrote a journal article on it, they began to continue to test it. It was found to be 99.9% effective. That was the second year. Third year is they began to link arms with some of our other institutes of trying to find a way, how do we bring this now to an area of the world that would need this? We're sending a team in October to Freetown, Sierra Leone, where we are bringing some of our global leadership students who are looking to come alongside young businesses that are happening there in ways that we can help and support that they're bringing the water device as well to be able to figure out what we can do there. Then all of it is being collected for a documentary for social change designed to help bring awareness to both, both to schools as far as things that we can do to help engage our students beyond just book knowledge, but practical knowledge as well. Also, to be able to showcase what kids can do today that can benefit the world when they're 17 years old versus when they're 37 years old. Something to help inspire this generation to be difference makers. It's an example of probably an abnormal one on our campus, but a normal conversation that's happening on our campus on a regular basis. Jon: No, and two things that that made me think of from what I've seen on campus, your idea lab, your innovation lab is in a former dog food factory. You've converted into this amazing space where the first time I was there, Jet Propulsion Labs had just been there the day before because they partner with you. I think at the time you were the only high school in the country they would partner with. They typically only partner with universities. There was a conversation going on in that lab about getting water to different parts of the world that were not getting water. It wasn't a filtration thing, it was just how to do a water project. They were white boarding all these things and generating ideas and these really creative problem solving ways with a teacher there that was super animated in what he was doing. It was also tied into, I think he was going over there some rocketry and telemetry things on one of the boards that I did not understand. Then we walked over to a machine that you have that you had a teacher and a student go get trained on it. It was like a four or five-day training, and he was going to Stanford, I think he was the head of your debate team, and he was trained on this. He talked us through, in detail, this unbelievably complex machine that you had invested time in him so that he could then invest time in students totally a transformational space on so many levels because of the human beings. It wasn't about the tools, it was the way the humans were using the tools. It was amazing. Then I think the next day they were filming a feature length film. There was a fight scene that was about to happen on campus that the booms were ... Matt Northrop: [inaudible 00:15:02]. Jon: Yes, then it was all staged. It wasn't a real fight but ... Matt Northrop: [inaudible 00:15:06]. Jon: ... It's just seeing all that come together in the documentary and the leadership pieces and in the lab and then taking it and using it globally. I mean, again, you don't want smartphones to get in the way and distract from that kind of deeper problem solving that changes students at your school as they seek to serve the world in ways that, I think, most high school students don't have a vision for what that could be because they don't necessarily have those same opportunities to think that way, because the institutes you've built bring in the kind of outside expertise that feeds Oaks and then Oaks can feed back out. Which, I mean, that's pretty powerful. I wish everybody had a chance to just walk around your campus and just see, because I was just there on random days, the times I've been there, it wasn't like anything special was going on that day, it was just, this is just what happens on campus, which was amazing. Matt Northrop: Yeah. I do think one of the elements there too is, and you've alluded to it, but finding people in your area, whether it's parents or community members that can help take the kids to the next level in those areas as well. We have advisory councils around each one have been kind of that Wayne Gretzky quote, "You don't just want to skate to where the puck is, but where it's going," and so looking at engineering of where is engineering going? Where is computer science going? Where's leadership going and preparing our kids for that? Jon: I love that, and any community can do that. Obviously, you're in a fairly unique place with some of the resources you have in your community, but every community has those resources and it doesn't really have to cost the school anything extra. In fact, it can bring resources with it where people get invested and they see what these high school kids are doing and they're like, "Oh yeah, here's some." I'm sure you have many examples of that. As the community engages your school, both sides benefit. A couple of questions. These are typically, I do like a lightning round or shorter answer questions, which I'm terrible at answering. I always like to see how well you can do this. Have there been any books that you've read in the last year that you're like, "Yeah, absolutely." Other educators, Anxious Generation, 100%, and you're like, "Yes, everybody needs to read that if you're a parent, educator." We had both of our two oldest children, we had them read it because we're like, "Hey, this is talking about you all," and it was super impactful for them. Any other books you've read that you would recommend to the people listening? Matt Northrop: I have loved, we've been walking through with one of our groups, the Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by Jon Mark Comer, The Importance of Solitude and Silence and Sabbath and Slowing Down. I think for all of us, that was challenging then one that I've always loved that we're reading as well as The Power of Moments by Dan or Chip and Dan Heath, that one's an eye-opener and so applicable to so many areas of school. Jon: Love both of those books. I also just read Jon Mark Comer's Practicing the Way this year. Super helpful. Good follow up to it. At least this one, he's not just taking Dallas Willard's quote and making it his book title, so that's a win. The Power Moments, the idea of the peak end rule, the idea that the promise of risk-taking is learning. It's not success. How do you do that? How do you build that into your system? Power Moments has been one of my favorite books since that came out in 2017, so hey, I would second both of those. As you look ahead at schools in general, what do you see as the biggest challenge to engaging kids? You've removed smartphones, that's key. You've got these things going on, but what do you see as the biggest challenge to engaging kids? Matt Northrop: That's a good question. I'd say one of the things that I am starting to see, and I guess it surrounds the AI conversation, and I think we're all trying to figure out as educators, where does AI fit? We've been taking a look at it as well. I think one of the things that we're trying to do is making sure that that is exaggerating the humanness of relationship and community where AI is. There was just that recent article of a UK school that is now teacherless and completely driven by AI. We're certainly not a school that runs away from technology, but I think that has a profound impact on education, on making sure that we're engaging our students. I hope we're not walking away from humanness altogether. I think as we look at AI to remember the impact that a teacher has in a classroom of kids of that face-to-face, eyeball-to-eyeball, wrestling with big ideas, having those conversations that are all unique to each class period and not getting to the point where we're letting AI teach our kids. I think that's a dangerous spot. Nor do I really think that that really engages young people either. Jon: Everything you've talked about so far on this podcast could be potentially aided by artificial intelligence, but it could not be done with artificial intelligence. I love that exaggerating the humanness of school. If you've read any of Cal Newport's stuff, he wrote Deep Work and then he just came out with a book, Slow Productivity, his claim, and he's a computer science MIT grad professor at Georgetown. He makes a living in the world of artificial intelligence and computers. He said, "What will become increasingly valuable in the decades ahead, wherever the world goes, is the more human our contribution is, because that's where our value is in our humanness. What are you uniquely capable of offering the world if you're able to articulate that and obsess over quality, doing less things at a natural pace?" Ruthless Elimination of Hurry ties in nicely there. That's the value you have. How do we help kids see what they've been created to be and what they contribute? Obviously, tools can help with that, but they will not replace that because AI, I always say this, this is from Darren Speaksma, it's consensus. That's all it is. It's scraping large language models. It's consensus. It is not wisdom and it can't be wisdom. There are things like if you're writing a paper, there are things where AI is super helpful for checking and fixing, but if it's generating, I don't want to read something generated by AI. One of my worst nightmares is that AI-generated emails will begin to fill up my email box to the point where I feel like I need AI-generated responses and it's just AI talking to AI, and I'm just this third party looking on at this nightmare. To me, how do we keep, I totally agree on exaggerating the humanness of what we do because that's the joy in schools. All right, so then what do you see as your biggest hope for engaging students well? I mean, I think you all are doing a lot of this really well. What would you say your biggest hope is? Matt Northrop: I think my largest hope is in the things that I'm seeing, and I know you're seeing in different Christian schools and different schools around the world, I think that we're getting to a place, as I look around, there's just so much hope in so many schools with amazing educators and leaders that are doing phenomenal things. Both with the hand in who we have been and who we've been as teachers and mentors for centuries. Yet also ,a hand in where is the world going and how do we continue to prepare our kids for a future that we don't know? I think I'm hopeful for these types of conversations. I'm hopeful for us as schools to become less siloed, maybe less competitive at times, and to be able to learn from one another and those unique things that we all bring to a conversation. There's still yet a school to visit where I haven't learned something from that school that I can pretty much immediately take back to Oaks. I think that's where the hope is, I guess, collaboration with one another and learning from one another. Jon: That's the whole reason why the Baylor Center for School Leadership exists. We try to bring schools together to do this work of improvement because we can always get better and it's a lot more fun to get better with each other. If you get a chance to visit Oaks Christian, you have to do it. The good thing is we have nothing to be afraid of in the future because we serve a sovereign God and He's not worried about the future and that victory is already done. When your eternity is all set, what happens between now and when we get to heaven, that's all just an adventure that we get to enjoy and create powers of moments and ruthlessly eliminate hurry and practice following Christ in ways that make us more like Him. It's a pretty good work that we get to do. Matt, thanks for all you do. Thanks for being on today. Matt Northrop: Thanks, Jon.  

This conversation begins with a blast from the past!  We are talking all things Gen X including the Brat Pack actors we loved as teenagers. We discuss the Brats documentary on Hulu, the power of being labeled by others and how it impacts our identity.  We also share what we are learning from Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer including contemplative prayer and the small habits crucial to our spiritual formation. This book has reshaped our undertanding of what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, and we consider it a "must read" for us all! You can also watch this week's episode on our YouTube Channel!  Crest 3D White Professional Effects Whitestrips Teeth Whitening Kit  LifeCell Anti-Aging Teeth Serum Hokas Stinson 7  2048 game Brats documentary on Hulu All I wanted in life was to be seen, but I felt like I wasn't being seen. We give words the power to either help us grown or to harm us Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer Learning how to pause and simply "look at God looking at you with love."  Gaze at the beauty of the Lord. We become like what we gaze at.  The most important thing that happens between God and the human soul is to to love and be loved by God Contemplative prayer - spending time with Jesus - enjoying and being with God.  There's a kind of knowledge you can only get by direct person to person experience.  May you be covered in the dust of your rabbi. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Proverbs 16:24: "Kind words are like honey— sweet to the soul and healthy for the body." We LOVE connecting with you on Facebook & Instagram • Follow us on TikTok    If you want to learn more about Union University, check out the website www.uu.edu or email Fran at fthomas@uu.edu - we also have a fee waiver fee if you plan to apply!  Simply use the word TALK on the application.

Hey BraveCo Men! Join us in today's episode as Jay sits down with Cole Zick to dive into the profound insights Cole has gained while reading The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer. They explore the importance of reclaiming your idle time—those precious moments that are often stolen by distractions we barely notice. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone feeling the strain of a hurried life, looking for ways to reclaim their time and mental energy!Cole shares how, for many of us, these stolen moments are most often taken by our phones. He emphasizes that our best brain space is found in those idle times when we allow our minds to wander freely. It's in these moments that we solve problems, spark creativity, and generate fresh ideas. However, when we reach for our phones during those in-between moments, our brains operate at a lower level, robbing us of that valuable cognitive space.They also discuss the misconception that constant activity equals productivity. Cole sheds light on the pressure many feel to always be doing something, yet he challenges this notion, suggesting that there is a more focused and intentional way to live. Just because we have access to more information and education than ever before doesn't necessarily mean we are becoming more intelligent, healthy, or productive.Tune in for practical advice on how to slow down, be more intentional with your time, and ultimately live a more focused and fulfilling life!Connect with Cole Zick:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colezick/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cczickABOUT BRAVECOWe live in a time where men are hunting for the truth and looking for the codebook to manhood. At BraveCo, we are on a mission to heal the narrative of masculinity across a generation; fighting the good fight together because every man should feel confident and capable of facing his pain, loving deeply, and leading a life that impacts the world around him.

For years I have found this passage about Jesus' experience in the wilderness perplexing. Why would the Spirit purposefully send Jesus into the wilderness, where He would be tempted by the devil? In today's bite-sized Bible study, we will look at this passage from a different perspective. What if it was in the wilderness where Jesus was most prepared to face the enemy with strength and confidence? What if the times of solitude gave him opportunities to hear the voice of God more clearly? In our fast-paced world, we don't often experience the quiet, and when we do, it is uncomfortable and disorienting. But what if God is purposefully inviting us into the wilderness, too, so that we can tune our hearts to the Spirit and grow in our trust and courage? * In today's episode, I mention that John Mark Comer's insights in his book, “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” helped form my perspectives on Luke 4:1-15. I highly recommend the book, if you haven't read it already!

Today we got to interview one of the wisest people we've ever met, a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, John Mark Comer. We've been wanting to interview John Mark for quite some time after reading his life-changing book, “The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry.” His perspective on life and how he prioritizes his family and kids are truly inspiring and every book he writes is so powerful. We hope you learn something from this interview, we definitely did! We love you guys, Shawn and Andrew Follow John Mark Comer on Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/johnmarkcomer Get John Mark Comer's Newest Book “Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus.Become like him. Do as he did.” ▶https://www.amazon.com/Practicing-Way-Jesus-Become-like/dp/0593193822 Follow My Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/ShawnJohnson Follow My Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnjohnson Shop My LTK Page ▶ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/shawnjohnson Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/ShawnJohnson Follow Andrew's Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/AndrewDEast Andrew's Tik Tok ▶ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewdeast?lang=en Like the Facebook page! ▶ https://www.facebook.com/AndrewDEast

Sathiya welcomes the audience and shares a recap of his trip to Atlanta. The main topic of discussion is busyness, which is seen as a widespread issue related to porn addiction and other behaviors. Sathiya mentions a book called "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer, which has had a significant impact on his life. Busyness is described as a facade and not a real solution to life's challenges. It is linked to chaos and franticness and is viewed as a spiritual and discipleship issue. The audience is encouraged to embrace rest and not settle for busyness as a solution to their problems. Book A Call With Sathiya's Team For more Free Resources, check this out Follow Sathiya on Instagram

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New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer returns to Typology to share what he's working on personally, his struggle with control and perfectionism, and the need for self-effort AND grace in spiritual formation.  He reminds us that spiritual formation isn't just a religious thing, it's a human thing. We are all being formed by someone or something. So how do we ensure we reach our full potential and deepest connection?  From his new book, Practicing the Way, John Mark explains the importance of crafting a rule of life to support spiritual growth and deep transformation.  Join us as we discuss obstacles to growth and the path to renewal through the lens of an Enneagram One.  ------------------------------------------------------------------- John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of multiple books including The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (more than half a million sold) and Live No Lies. His new book is the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did. He's a founding pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and a teacher and writer with Practicing the Way. After serving as the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, for nearly two decades, John Mark and his family now reside in Los Angeles, where he serves as a teacher in residence on discipleship and spiritual formation at Vintage Church LA. His podcasts, “John Mark Comer Teachings” & “Rule of Life,” have been ranked on top religion and spirituality podcast charts in the US and UK.