Podcasts about sabbaticals

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Friendship and companionship give purpose to labor and sustain people in work and grief. We discuss why we have missed a few weeks of the podcast, and we catch back up with Will Rose on how his Sabbatical went! Pastor Will draws on Ecclesiastes to argue that two are better than one and that friendship enriches vocation and productivity. He describes his sabbatical, its rest and reflection, and the way discernment guides where he spends his energy. Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell probe practical church logistics, volunteer roles, and the unseen work that keeps worship and community life functioning. The hosts and guest emphasize healthy boundaries, the value of shared ministry, and simple practices—such as reflecting on the altar and who gathers there—to foster unity and resilience. Will Rose frames the central meditation on vocation and rest with a reading from Ecclesiastes and a sustained account of his recent sabbatical. He describes deliberate time for reading, travel, family, and study. He reports progress on a book that unites surf culture with theology. The speaker situates sabbatical as a disciplined, communal practice. He explains its roots in Sabbath and jubilee traditions and its role in preventing burnout. He states that the work of ministry requires periodic renewal so that one may continue to serve with clarity and care. Joshua Noel and TJ Blackwell respond with questions and reflections that surface the tensions of modern ministry. They probe how one balances obligations to family, congregation, and personal projects. A recurrent theme is the necessity of discernment. The trio converge on the idea that vocation is a pattern of gathering and sending. Will affirms that presiding at the altar and serving people remain his core calling. He names serenity, courage, and wisdom as guiding principles for future decisions.Takeaways:Pastor Rose explains the purpose and value of a sabbatical for pastoral renewal and life discernment.Will notes that friendship and companionship improve meaning and productivity in both labor and ministry.Joshua and TJ discuss practical church logistics, including parking lot maintenance, campus ministry access, and volunteer role distribution.Will reflects on balancing multiple vocational interests, such as podcasting, book writing, and parish duties, to avoid burnout.Pastor Will recommends reflective practice at worship by focusing on the altar and the congregation's continuity across generations.They all acknowledge grief and changing life seasons, urging acceptance, courage to change what is possible, and wisdom..You can leave a donation, buy podcast merchandise, check out previous series that we've done, or become an official member of The Whole Church Podcast on our website:https://the-whole-church-podcast-shop.fourthwall.com/.Check out all of the other shows in the Anazao Podcast Network and find merch to support some of your favorite podcasts on the network's website:https://anazao-podcasts-shop.fourthwall.com/.Listen to all of our Holy Logistics series here:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/0baf30ad-3ecd-47a9-bbb4-d67e61e1919e.Hear more of Will on Systematic Geekology, Your Matter Matters, and The Homily:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/4559ab55-4b6a-4432-b0a7-b61540df8803https://your-matter-matters.captivate.fm/listenhttps://the-homily-with-chill-will.captivate.fm/listen.Listen to more of TJ on Systematic Geekology:https://player.captivate.fm/collection/f4c32709-d8ff-4cef-8dfd-5775275c3c5e.Hear more from Joshua on his other podcast, Be Living Water:https://be-living-water.captivate.fm/listen.Be sure to come out and meet Joshua at Theology Beer Camp 2026 in Kansas City:https://theologybeer.camp/

Is spiritual warfare still a present reality—and what might it look like in everyday life?In the second-to-last episode of Sabbatical Insider, Dr. Fredrick J. Long shares where his recent study and personal experiences have led him as he explores spiritual warfare, deliverance, forgiveness, negative thought patterns, and the biblical command to resist evil and renew the mind.Drawing from the Lord's Prayer, the ministry of Jesus, Romans 12, and other New Testament passages, Dr. Long considers how anger, unforgiveness, emotional wounds, and destructive patterns of thought may create spiritual vulnerability. He also previews his developing research on spiritual warfare across the Pauline corpus.This episode presents Dr. Long's developing reflections and personal experiences. It is not intended as medical or mental-health advice. Anyone experiencing hallucinations, distressing voices, or other psychiatric symptoms should seek support from a qualified healthcare professional.In this episode:Why Jesus taught his followers to pray for deliverance from “the evil one”The relationship between unforgiveness, anger, and spiritual vulnerabilityWhat it means to be “demonized” in the New TestamentSpiritual warfare and the renewing of the mindResisting the destructive messages surrounding usDr. Long's developing research on Jesus, Paul, empire, and spiritual conflictSubscribe to GlossaHouse for biblical teaching, original-language insights, and conversations that help you engage Scripture more deeply.Study deeper with GlossaHouse:

The Mishna lists animals that cannot be used for redemption, including a calf, an undomesticated animal, a slaughtered or treifa animal, a hybrid (kilayim), or a koy (a creature of doubtful status between a domesticated and undomesticated animal). Rabbi Eliezer permits redemption using a hybrid because it is nevertheless a lamb (born to two animals in the sheep family), but forbids a koy. The Gemara explains that the Mishna follows Ben Bag Bag, who derives from a textual comparison (gezeira shava) of the word seh from the Paschal sacrifice that only a standard, kosher lamb or goat fulfills the obligation. Four questions are asked regarding animals that may or may not be used to redeem a firstborn donkey. The first question: may a fetus that was in the womb of its mother when she was slaughtered (ben pekua) be used? At first, the Gemara assesses that the question is according to the Sages' position regarding a ben pekua, and not Rabbi Meir's. Mar Zutra holds it is invalid because it does not require ritual slaughter, and therefore it is considered equivalent to a slaughtered animal. Rav Ashi permits it because the Torah repeats the word tifdeh (redeem) to include all kosher sheep. The second question: can an animal that does not resemble its mother (nidmeh) be used for redemption? At first, the Gemara assesses that the question is according to the Sages' position and not Rabbi Eliezer's, since it is clear he would permit it, given that even kilayim is permitted for use. Two sources are brought to answer the question, but in the end, each source is inconclusive. The third question: may consecrated animals that became blemished (pesulei hamukdashin) be used to redeem a firstborn donkey? Rav Mari son of Rav Kahana proves from the verse comparing them to a gazelle and a deer (k'tzvi v'ka'ayal) that just as a gazelle or deer cannot be used to redeem a firstborn donkey, blemished consecrated animals likewise cannot be used. The final question: may one use an animal that possesses Sabbatical year sanctity for redemption? One clearly cannot use it to redeem a definite firstborn donkey, as the Torah specifies that Sabbatical produce is designated "for eating" (l'okhla) and not for commerce (l'skhora). To answer the question, a statement of Rav Chisda is brought showing that one may use a Sabbatical year animal to redeem a doubtful firstborn donkey, according to Rabbi Yehuda. Rav Chisda ruled on other issues regarding animals with the sanctity of the Sabbatical year—that they are exempt from firstborn status and obligated in priestly gifts. A difficulty is raised from a braita regarding halla, but it is resolved. If an Israelite gives an unredeemed firstborn donkey to a kohen, the kohen is not permitted to keep it until a lamb is designated in its place immediately, as kohanim were suspected of taking firstborn donkeys without properly redeeming them. If one designates a lamb for redemption and the lamb dies, Rabbi Eliezer and the Sages dispute who bears responsibility. Rabbi Eliezer holds that the owner remains responsible to provide another lamb (comparing it to redemption of a firstborn son, pidyon haben), whereas the Sages hold that the owner is free of responsibility (comparing it to the redemption of second tithe, ma'aser sheni). Testimony from Rabbi Yehoshua and Rabbi Tzadok confirms the Sages' view that the kohen receives nothing if the designated redemption dies before reaching him. Rav Yosef and Rava subsequently explain the source for Rabbi Eliezer's position.

#754: Four months of savings in the bank, a goal of eight, and a career break she's excited to fund. Does everything else really have to wait? Paula and Joe's answer: don't turn your emergency fund into an emergency. A 42-year-old UK listener asks how to split money between an emergency fund, a career break, and retirement. Then we map out a 30-something couple's sabbatical and ask whether you can objectively grade a politician on the economy. In this episode, we discuss: How to tell a true emergency from an expense you know is coming How to rank competing savings goals when you can't fund them all How to protect retirement without putting your life on hold How to cover a sabbatical when your cash runs short Why low-income years are a prime window for Roth conversions How to test whether you can stomach an all-stock portfolio How to judge a politician's economic record without the spin If you're juggling short-term plans and long-term goals and feel pulled in every direction, this episode will help you decide what gets funded first, and what can wait. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS Note: Timestamps may vary slightly depending on dynamic ad placements. (05:30) The real difference between emergencies and expenses (07:28) Why a former planner never said "emergency fund" (13:13) The monthly math that breaks most wish lists (18:36) One question that reveals what you really want (26:37) Why four months of savings is enough for now (33:48) Fund the sabbatical before earmarking a down payment (37:00) Why a career break is prime time for Roth conversions (43:24) How to test if you can handle a 22% drop (1:01:53) Judge politicians on policies, not short-term results (1:09:42) Why focusing on what you control grows your influence

Send us Fan MailAbout this Episode Your dream job can still burn you out, and admitting that can feel like failure even when everything looks “successful” on paper. I sit down with DJ DiDonna to get real about what actually happens when you step away from work and why that choice can be one of the most authentic, bold decisions you ever make.We dig into the illusion of certainty that keeps so many of us clinging to “safe” paths, plus the push-pull dynamic behind most sabbaticals: burnout and breakdown on one side, curiosity and meaning on the other. DJ shares what his research has found about career breaks, sabbatical policies, and the psychological permission gap that shows up as resume fear, guilt, and the worry of what other people will think. We also talk about the parts nobody glamorizes, including, grieving an old identity, hearing your inner voice get louder, and learning how to be present again.Then we go deeper into the practical side of a transformational sabbatical. DJ explains why getting out of your head and into your body can be the fastest route to healing, and he tells the story of his 900-mile pilgrimage in Japan and the confidence it gave him to “launch into uncertainty.” If you're thinking about a career break, burnout recovery, entrepreneurship, or simply building a more meaningful life with better work-life balance, this conversation offers both encouragement and a clear way to start planning before a crisis forces your hand.In this Conversation• The illusion of certainty in “safe” career paths and why it keeps us stuck• Burnout as the push, and curiosity as the pull toward what matters• Why sabbaticals can start with grief, self-doubt, and an identity vacuum• Getting out of your head and into your body through exercise and creativity• DJ's 900-mile Japan pilgrimage and the confidence it built for uncertainty• Planning a sabbatical like routine maintenance rather than a crisis response• Treating time off as a career cycle and building real time wealth• How DJ's new book Big Time Off grew from lived experienceAbout DJ DiDonnaDJ DiDonna is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, entrepreneur, researcher, and founder of The Sabbatical Project, an initiative dedicated to understanding the role that meaningful extended time away from work can play in our careers and lives. Before turning his attention to sabbatical research, DJ co-founded EFL Global, a financial technology company that helped enable more than $2 billion in capital for underserved businesses and individuals around the world. His work has been featured in The Atlantic, TIME, Fast Company, The Wall Street Journal, and other major publications.His new book,Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One, brings together nearly a decade of research, hundreds of interviews with people who have taken sabbaticals, and DJ's own experience stepping away after years of entrepreneurship. DJ's new book challenges the idea that extended time away is simply a luxury or an escape from work. Instead, he examines how purposeful time away can influence identity, relationships, creativity, career direction, and the way we think about what matters most. It also offers practical guidance for deciding when to take a sabbatical and how to design one that can create meaningful change.Additional ResourcesLinkedIn: @DJDidonnaWebsite: DJ DiDonnaNewsletter: Subscribe to the Sabbatical ProjectGet your copy of Big Time Off Support the show--------Stay Connected www.leighburgess.comWatch the episodes on YouTube Follow Leigh on Instagram: @theleighaburgessFollow Leigh on LinkedIn: @LeighBurgessSign up for Leigh's bold newsletter

What happens when a successful lawyer decides to step away from a demanding career without having the next job lined up? My guest on this episode of Counsel to Counsel, Ginny Johnson, did just that. After more than two decades in the legal profession, including senior positions at major law firms and leadership roles at several corporations, Ginny decided to take a sabbatical. She used the time to travel, focus on her health, think about what she wanted next, and embark on what became a turbocharged networking and listening tour. Ginny spoke with hundreds of lawyers, business leaders, investors, and other professionals. What began as an exploration of her own next chapter ultimately became the foundation for a paper examining artificial intelligence, the changing legal market, and the future of legal careers. Those conversations also changed Ginny's thinking about her own career. Rather than simply moving into another traditional general counsel role, she recently joined Outside GC as a partner, providing fractional and interim legal leadership and strategic advice to businesses. In our conversation, we talk about Ginny's career journey from BigLaw litigation to in-house leadership, why she decided to take a sabbatical after 23 years of working continuously, and what she gained by giving herself permission to step away. We also discuss the extraordinary role networking has played throughout her career, the expanding responsibilities of general counsel, how AI may reshape legal careers and the traditional law firm apprenticeship model, and why experienced lawyers may have new opportunities to build more flexible, portfolio-style careers. Most importantly, Ginny's experience offers a useful lesson for lawyers who are feeling stuck or uncertain about what comes next. Sometimes creating space, talking to people, gathering information, and remaining open to possibilities can lead you somewhere you hadn't originally planned to go. Key Takeaways Careers don't have to be linear. A career move doesn't always have to mean a bigger title or more compensation. Sometimes a lateral move, a step back, or even a break can create opportunities for growth. Relationships create career opportunities. Except for her first law firm job, every major career move Ginny has made resulted from someone in her network connecting her with an opportunity. Going in-house requires a different mindset. Ginny discusses learning to communicate more succinctly, understand the business deeply, and give executives an actual recommendation rather than simply explaining all the possible legal outcomes. A sabbatical can create valuable perspective. After 23 years of working continuously, Ginny stepped away without another job lined up. She used the time to travel, focus on her health, reflect on what she wanted, and explore different possibilities for her next chapter. Networking can be a form of research. Ginny's listening tour grew to more than 500 conversations. Those conversations expanded her network, helped her understand how the legal market is changing, and ultimately became the foundation for her research paper. AI is changing legal work and creating new career possibilities. Ginny sees opportunities for experienced lawyers to provide fractional, interim, and strategic advice without working as a full-time general counsel or within a traditional law firm structure. At the same time, AI raises important questions about how junior lawyers will develop the experience and judgment they need. Judgment, relationships, and context remain critical. AI can produce work much faster, but experienced lawyers are still needed to determine whether the output is accurate, understand what it may have missed, and apply strategic judgment to a client's particular circumstances. In This Episode 01:36 – Ginny's journey from BigLaw litigator to general counsel and chief legal officer 05:59 – How networking helped Ginny make the move in-house 10:28 – What lawyers need to learn when moving from private practice to business 16:30 – Taking a sabbatical after 23 years without another job lined up 24:24 – Health span, career longevity, and not waiting too long to enjoy life 28:56 – Turning a networking tour into more than 500 conversations and a research paper 33:03 – AI, the expanding GC role, and the emerging advisory economy 41:02 – What remains uniquely valuable about lawyers in the age of AI

What helps students feel that their learning matters? And what happens when an educator steps away from work to ask the same question of her own life? In this episode, I speak with Loni Bergqvist, an educator and school development consultant who has supported more than 50 schools to rethink how young people experience learning. We explore what high-quality project-based learning looks like, how teachers build the conditions for student agency and belonging, and why lasting change depends on working together. Loni also shares the story behind The Sabbatical Diaries. We talk about stepping back, reconsidering the place of work in our lives and making room for the parts of ourselves we've put aside. It's a conversation about meaningful learning, thoughtful change and finding your way back to yourself.    

I'm back from my unplanned sabbatical. Here are some updates from me. (And it's National Chai Day.) Enjoy!

Most pastors treat a sabbatical like a finish line: hold on until it arrives, then collapse into it. But what if there is a better way? In this solo episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean shares what he learned from his own sabbatical, including what he'd do again and the one thing he'd change. He talks about why you can't flip a switch on the way out or the way back in, and why he redirected his inbox to a folder he never plans to open. He also explains what it looked like to step away from the need to produce. If a sabbatical is on your horizon, this is a practical, honest look at how to prepare well. Welcome to Episode 168 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.

In deze FollowYourWind Liveshow ga ik in gesprek met Suzanne van Duijn, beter bekend als Vrije Meid. Suzanne is ondernemer, auteur, businesscoach en host van de Vrije Meid Podcast. Jarenlang werkte ze locatie-onafhankelijk vanuit verschillende plekken in de wereld. Ze bezocht inmiddels 54 landen en bouwde een succesvol online bedrijf op.Maar ondanks alle vrijheid ontstond ook een nieuwe vraag:Wat is eigenlijk het échte leven? En wat is mijn thuis?In dit open gesprek praten we over:✅ 6 maanden sabbatical met een peuter✅ De kosten van een sabbatical✅ Reizen met gezin✅ Vrijheid versus thuiskomen✅ Verhuizen van Utrecht naar Zeeland✅ Instagram detox & offline leven✅ Ondernemerschap en vrijheid✅ Moederschap en bewuste keuzes✅ Waarom vrijheid er in iedere levensfase anders uitzietEen inspirerend gesprek over reizen, vertragen, persoonlijke groei en het volgen van je eigen koers.Volg FollowYourWind voor meer gesprekken met mensen die hun eigen pad kiezen. Laat ons weten wat je eruit meeneemt in de reacties.

In this episode, Sean McMasters, a seasoned pastor and therapist, shares insights on the importance of pastoral sabbaticals, biblical foundations for rest, and practical steps for planning a meaningful break. Discover how sabbaticals can rejuvenate pastors and strengthen church communities.

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Grace and Alvina take on two topics. They talk about sabbaticals, and a recent Happiness Lab podcast episode about how life changing sabbaticals are. Grace talks about the challenges of taking a sabbatical as a freelancer, and Alvina shares how life-changing her sabbatical was, even though it was just four weeks. They talk about the different types of sabbaticals you could take: as an achiever, an explorer, or a healer. And, how to plan a sabbatical. They also touch on the different ways to be retired as discussed on a recent Gretchen Rubin podcast: a relaxer, a reinventor, or a reinvigorator. For the second topic, Grace talks about how she was asked to contribute a life lesson to her alma mater for a publication. She is supposed to reflect on one true thing she has learned from life. They talk about the different things they've learned over the years, including that you need to be your authentic self, that everything will turn out okay in the end, and more. They end, as always, with what they're grateful for--old friends who feel like family!  Click here to become a Patreon member: https://www.patreon.com/Bookfriendsforever1 Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Bookfriendsforever_podcast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bookfriendsforever_podcast/

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What is a sabbatical, and why is it valuable for pastors and for the church? Drawing on the biblical pattern of allowing the land to rest and be replenished, Autumn talks with pastors Adam Anglin and Dave Morlan about their recent sabbaticals—what they hoped God would do, what they discovered when they stepped away from the ordinary demands of ministry, and what practices and relationships replenished them. Seasons of rest promote longevity in pastoral ministry, making sabbatical not simply a gift to pastors but an investment in the long-term health and fruitfulness of the church.Resources mentioned in this episode:Theo of Golden by Allen LeviThe Organized Mind by Daniel LevitinLetters to Malcolm, Chiefly on Prayer by C.S. LewisThe Rest of God: Restoring Your Soul by Restoring Sabbath by Mark Buchanan

While Cody is on Sabbatical, we can finally have a good conversation. Just kidding! Brian is joined by Jess as they discuss this week's message on Numbers 21. We explore how the gospel permeates this story and how it helps us live in light of the gospel. Even though it's all about snakes...

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Kristen shares a personal update after taking a summer sabbatical to heal from burnout, opening up about what she learned in the process and the five things that have genuinely changed her life this year.She talks through why she stepped back from coaching, why boredom turned out to be one of the most powerful states she's experienced, and how choosing silence, rest, and a slower pace of life helped her reconnect with herself. She also shares the mindset shift that's helped her the most through hard moments this year, simply saying "it's perfect."If you've been feeling burned out, overstimulated, or unsure of your next step, this episode is your reminder to slow down and trust the process.

Welcome to the premiere of Season 9 of the Sari Swears podcast! In this episode, Sari returns from a 12-week sabbatical to break down why trial law is inherently a creative profession—and why taking an extended break is essential for avoiding burnout and restoring your courtroom presence. Listen in as Sari breaks down the difference between a vacation and a "rest and restore" sabbatical, the mistakes she made, and how trial lawyers who own their practices can train their teams to run without them. In this episode, you'll learn: Signs of Burnout in Trial Law: How physical symptoms and creative blocks indicate you need an extended break. The Anatomy of a Sabbatical: What a "rest and restore" sabbatical is (and why it is NOT a time to catch up on work). Gentle Goal Setting: How to set boundaries, build alone time, and calm your nervous system. How to Prep Your Law Firm: Step-by-step guidance on non-working vacations, team delegation, and stepping away from micromanagement.

Pastor Nick returns from his Sabbatical and shares some perspective leading into the next month's series about relationships.

Season 5, Episode 1 (Episode 945)After 944 episodes and six years of daily content, Julie stepped away from the podcast for a sabbatical. In this reunion episode, she shares what that season of rest actually revealed, why doing and being are not the same thing, and what's ahead for Season 5, including how you can vote on the topics that matter most to you.What's the difference between a human being and a human doing?Being human means your worth isn't based on your output. It's based on who you're showing up as, not what you're producing. Doing is still allowed, it's just not what proves you belong.Julie unpacks this distinction through her own family of origin, where performance and productivity were the measure of worth, and connects it to why stepping away from a daily podcast schedule triggered an identity crisis before it revealed anything else. She uses two picture-clear metaphors, a dahlia seed that can't grow into an oak tree, and a chocolate cake that can't happen if you bake it with chili powder instead of cocoa, to show why what's rooted at the identity level always determines what grows above it.Is there really a mental health crisis?Julie doesn't answer this one in the abstract. She shares that 75% of her household has been navigating an ADHD journey this past year, including her son, and that recalibrating 20 to 30 year old assumptions about what ADHD actually is has become one of the most important things she's done recently, personally and as a parent. She's inviting her son onto the podcast to talk about ADHD and teenagers, and bringing Steve back on to talk about what it's like for adults to get diagnosed later in life.Inside this episodeWhy the sabbatical felt "incredibly foreign," and the identity loss Julie faced the first Monday she didn't sit down to createWhat actually happens when a high achiever's capacity opens up, and the temptation to fill it right back up with something elseLeaving the 4AM club and what that release revealed about rigor, restriction, and restThe root-level work: how success amplifies whatever is already at the identity level, for better or worseJulie's own recalibration around alcohol, and how healing at the identity level freed her from needing to prove she belongedDoing vs. being, and why this distinction lands differently depending on generation, especially for fellow Gen XersA look at the 15 topics Julie is considering for Season 5, and an invitation to vote on the ones you want coveredWhy Julie joined Rotary this summer, and what it revealed about the kind of community she'd been missingThe launch of Julie's new community, a lower-commitment space for people between the cohort and 1:1 coachingWhat's ahead: new episodes every Wednesday, with occasional bonus episodes featuring Steve, Julie's son, or her daughterVote on Season 5 topicsJulie's opening Season 5 up to you. Topics on the table include AI and your career, breaking generational patterns, life transitions, leadership, the high-performance life, money mindset, success, marriage, faith and spirituality, alcohol and addiction, and mental health and ADHD.CLICK HERE to take 90 seconds to vote for your top three to five topics.Join the communityJulie has opened a new community for listeners who want ongoing support and connection, without the full commitment of the cohort or 1:1 coaching. It's a year-long commitment, but you can join anytime.Sign up before November 1st and you're locked in as a founding member for life, at the founding rate, with these included:Two live trainings each month (recorded, so you can always catch the replay)A recurring book clubOne 1:1 session with JulieAnd moreCLICK HERE TO learn more and joinExplore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you→ Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes.→ Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights→ Download the Misalignment Audit→ Subscribe to the weekly newsletter→ Books to read  (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.)→  One link to all things...

Send us Fan MailHey. Hi. Hello.Okay, so — it's been a minute. I know. And I could give you a whole reason. I could make it sound intentional and strategic and part of some larger vision.I went and lived a little life. That's it. That's the whole reason.But here's what I can't stop thinking about, and I've been wanting to say this to somebody for a while: how strange is it that we feel like we have to explain that? In this industry, taking time away doesn't read as rest. It reads as slipping. And you start doing the math — how long you've been quiet, whether anybody noticed, whether it's worse if they did or if they didn't.Nobody makes anything good from empty. And nobody ever made anything worth making while apologizing for the last six months.So this one's about the people who left. D'Angelo, gone fourteen years because the work turned into something he never agreed to. And Sade, who disappears for a decade at a time, doesn't explain herself to anybody, doesn't do the press run, and then just turns up with a masterpiece like she's been down the road for cigarettes.Neither of them has a clean story. Neither do I. That's sort of the point.What we get into:Why stepping away is a creative decision, not a failure of oneLeaving because you're empty vs. leaving because you're honestWhat it costs to come back — and why you don't come back as the person who leftLeaving isn't the opposite of loving the work. Sometimes it's the proof.Anyway. Sit with me for a minute and let's unpack. Thanks for spending this one with me.If it landed, subscribe, leave a review, and send it to someone who needs to hear it.Find me on Instagram, TikTok, and Threads. Got something you want me to get into? Tell me. I actually read them.Honest conversations. Hard questions. No performance.

For years, we were told that algorithms were neutral. Just math. Just code. Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble asked a different question, and it changed the way the world thinks about technology.In this episode of B The Way Forward, host Brenda Darden Wilkerson sits down with the scholar, author, and educator whose groundbreaking book Algorithms of Oppression helped spark a global conversation about algorithmic bias years before most of us had the language for it. Dr. Noble takes us back to the beginning: a working-poor childhood full of questions about how the world really works, fifteen years inside corporate telecom, a front-row seat to the dot-com boom and bust, and a PhD earned at forty-one; proof that the timeline you were handed is not the only timeline available to you.She also gets honest about the cost. About Black women stepping back from leadership because they turn around and find no one behind them. About the online violence pushing women and girls out of public life. And about why, right now, retreat is a luxury none of us can afford.Connect with Safiya on InstagramWe Learned AboutThe search that exposed a system.Code is a language — and languages are subjective.Technology and humanity were separated by design.There are now two education systems, and AI is deepening the divide.Everyone has a lane, and everyone has leverage.Chapters:​​00:00 Welcome Back: Presence, Passion, and Purpose01:28 Meet Dr. Safiya Umoja Noble02:17 Curiosity, a Working-Poor Childhood, and a PhD at 4104:23 Corporate Tech, the Dot-Com Bust, and a Skeptic's Eye08:00 Why We Ever Believed Technology Was Neutral09:53 From Chat Rooms to Search Engines12:45 Gen Z Doesn't Trust Search Anymore13:44 The Search That Started It All16:33 Designing the Study: What the Data Revealed19:22 Algorithms Are Not "Just Math"20:53 The Bifurcation of Technology and the Humanities22:20 What If Women Had Held the Power and the Resources?24:35 Eugenics, Race Science, and the History of CS26:25 Techno-Solutionism and the Defunding of the Humanities28:15 Sabbatical, Stand-Up Comedy, and Staying Present30:03 The Cognitive Cost of AI Dependence33:22 When Being Device-Free Becomes a Luxury34:49 Who Gets Chatbots and Who Gets Teachers37:23 Data Centers, Water Bills, and Community Pushback40:58 "We Are the Optimists"42:19 Tell the Truth44:17 An Ecosystem of Truth-Tellers47:16 Find Your Lane: Where Everyday People Have Power49:51 Pensions, Portfolios, and Pro-Social Technology51:53 Trained vs. Educated54:02 Advice for the Exhausted Changemaker56:08 Building "Data in Society" at UCLA57:26 Gen Z and Values-Aligned Work58:59 Black Women, Leadership, and the Cost of Retreat01:02:31 Closing Reflections#BTheWayForward #AnitaB #SafiyaNoble #AlgorithmsOfOppression #AlgorithmicBias #WomenInTech #ResponsibleAI #TechEquity

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they discuss how theology, current events, and our current context relates to the Church.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Welcome to another conversation with a member of Citizens, talking about how the Lord has been at work in their life. In this special episode, we reunite with Tim and Lindsay Olson to hear about Tim's sabbatical; what was good, what was hard, and how we can help them transition back into the life and rhythms of Citizens Church.To learn more about our church, visit citizenscharlotte.comThe intro/outro music for this podcast is “Existence” by Cephas, licensed through Adobe Stock.

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In this episode, editor-in-chief Joseph E. Safdieh, MD, FAAN, highlights articles about new migraine prevention guidelines, the use of plasmapheresis for acute MOGAD attacks, and how sabbaticals can help neurologists avoid burnout.

Live from ILTACON | Sponsored by Steno AI promises to make lawyers faster and more productive. But what happens when we use every hour it saves to simply do more? Live from ILTACON, David Cowen sits down with Sarah Hirebet, Director of Knowledge and Innovation at Stradley Ronon, for a conversation about the human side of AI adoption. Sarah explores why this technology shift is different from the ones legal has navigated before. AI can sound like us, write like us and engage with the same language lawyers use every day. But it does not bring lived experience or human judgment to the conversation. That creates a bigger challenge for legal leaders: how do we embrace the productivity AI creates without losing judgment, creativity, voice and the space to actually think? In this episode: Why this technology shift is fundamentally different from previous legal transformations Why AI fluency can create a false sense of confidence The risk of turning AI productivity into human exhaustion What the "AI dividend" means for lawyers and legal teams Why reclaimed time should not automatically become more work How legal teams can redesign systems instead of simply accelerating existing ones Why Sarah is teaching "humanity in the loop" How poetry, creativity and lived experience can help lawyers preserve their voice How Stradley Labs is approaching AI education and adoption Why AI should remain a methodology, not necessarily a job function What lawyers should think carefully about before delegating communication to AI Chapters 00:10 | Meeting the Moment of Change in Legal 01:42 | Why This Technology Shift Is Different 03:07 | AI Sounds Like Us, But It Doesn't Have Judgment 03:43 | When AI Superpowers Become Exhausting 05:12 | What AI Means for Talent, Culture and Work 05:44 | The AI Dividend: What Do You Do With the Time? 06:06 | From Doing the Work to Redesigning the System 06:48 | Humanity in the Loop 07:18 | How Lawyers Preserve Their Voice in an AI World 08:24 | Rest, Sabbaticals and Making Space for Creativity 10:29 | Why Knowledge Workers Need to Build Tangible Things 11:00 | Inside the Stradley Labs AI Training Program 12:25 | The New Titles Emerging Around AI 13:26 | Should AI Actually Be in Your Job Title? 14:51 | When Communication Should Stay Human 15:56 | What AI Still Can't Replicate The Big Idea The AI dividend isn't automatically more work. If AI gives us time back, leaders have a choice about where that time goes. It can become more output, more emails and more tasks. Or it can create space to redesign systems, develop new ideas, learn, reflect, build relationships and preserve the distinctly human capabilities that technology cannot replicate. Sarah calls this "humanity in the loop." The more fluent AI becomes, the more important it may be for lawyers to protect their own voice, judgment and lived experience. Follow SOLID for more conversations with the leaders shaping what comes next in legal: https://solid.legal/

Scott, Craig & Kyle continue the series on the letter of Romans. They dive into this amazing letter that helps us understand the good news of Jesus. How the good news is for everyone everywhere. The Find & Follow podcast is all about helping you find and follow Jesus in everyday life!How To Follow Jesus (Matthew 4:19)Connect personally with Jesus every dayGrow spiritually in communityServe the world in your Sweet SpotShow Notes:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bible Project Romans Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mission Church Messages⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Mission Church:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MC Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MC Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MC Website

Football is finally back, and so is the crew's favorite ritual: predicting every Week 1 matchup before a single meaningful snap. CannCon opens solo again, working through StreamYard chaos and a mystery about whether Alpha is secretly having a rough week (blame the chat member who spilled it) before Alpha strolls in with a printed pick sheet he plans to track all season long. The heart of this one is a game-by-game Week 1 draft where all three lock in picks, from the Patriots-Seahawks Wednesday opener to the 49ers-Rams clash in Melbourne that sparks a genuinely confused group attempt at time-zone math. Along the way they debate the Josh Jacobs suspension, mourn the departure of JB from the show, and cook up increasingly cruel end-of-season loser punishments involving karaoke, half-and-half jerseys, and forced hangouts. Expect hot takes on Malik Willis, Bengals faith, and a Pete Rose tangent. Pure football banter with the usual brotherhood roasting underneath.

Join Michael Wright for his first show of the academic year, where he discusses his experiences from a recent sabbatical. He also shares lessons learned from his time away from the full-time grind, along with observations about his career thus far and the current state of education.

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SPONSORS: 1) MARS MEN: Head to mengotomars.com and for a limited time, our listeners get 50% off for life plus Free Shipping AND 3 Free Gifts. Mars dot com. 2) MOOD: Get 20% off your first order at https://mood.com with code JULIAN. JOIN PATREON FOR EARLY UNCENSORED EPISODE RELEASES: https://www.patreon.com/JulianDorey CLIPPERS DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8QmWEKJ3BT NEWSLETTER: https://juliandoreypodcast.beehiiv.com/get-julians-top-10-books (***TIMESTAMPS in Description Below) ~ Sabbatical (Tommy Beard) is an American travel YouTuber and polyglot known for exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations and immersing himself in local cultures and languages TOMMY'S LINKS - YT: https://www.youtube.com/@UCib80j_q5o_C5XsCA9YsAFg - IG: https://www.instagram.com/sabbatical.tommy/ FOLLOW JULIAN DOREY IG: https://www.instagram.com/julianddorey/ X: https://x.com/juliandorey JULIAN YT CHANNELS - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Clips YT: https://www.youtube.com/@juliandoreyclips - SUBSCRIBE to Julian Dorey Daily YT: https://www.youtube.com/@JulianDoreyDaily - SUBSCRIBE to Best of JDP: https://www.youtube.com/@bestofJDP ****TIMESTAMPS**** 0:00 - Russian Prison, FSB Sting & 15-Minute Trial 11:31 - Day to Day in Prison & Getting the Footage Out 22:31 - Living in China, COVID & Tanzania 33:00 - Learning Aztec Language & Filming With No Experience 46:35 - Nazi Descendants in Argentina & Colonia Dignidad 57:31 - First Viral Video, Polygamy & Safaris 01:07:50 - Nigeria, Iraq 2025 & Going Viral on National News 01:16:00 - Iraq Now, Holy Site in Samarra & Shia Militants 01:29:31 - Yazidis, Devil Worshippers & The Kurds 01:41:37 - Turkey, Iran War & Three Weeks After October 7th 01:52:30 - Palestine, West Bank & Why It Is Unsolvable 02:02:13 - Eritrea, Horn of Africa & Being Questioned as a Terrorist 02:12:10 - Detained in Wuhan & Ukraine After Russia 02:22:30 - Largest Attack of the War & Unintentional Journalism 02:32:30 - Strait of Hormuz & What He Actually Saw 02:44:03 - Lebanon, Cuba & The World Gets Small 02:52:35 - Tommy's Work CREDITS: - Host, Editor & Producer: Julian Dorey - COO, Producer & Editor: Alessi Allaman - https://www.youtube.com/@UCyLKzv5fKxGmVQg3cMJJzyQ - In-Studio Producer: Joey Deef Julian Dorey Podcast Episode 468 - Tommy Beard Music by Artlist.io Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it possible to be a strong leader with a healthy soul? Let's be honest — prioritizing soul care can feel at odds with the results-driven culture that sometimes exists in ministry. Even so, the Good Shepherd invites us to slow down to receive the nourishment and refreshment that will not only bless us, but also those we lead. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi has a conversation with Adam Jungeblut — a pastor of 22 years and soon-to-be graduate of the Soul Shepherding Certificate in Spiritual Direction program. His story illustrates how even the most driven leaders benefit from creating space to heal, grow, and overflow. You'll gain practical insight to help you stay on mission while also prioritizing soul care practices like solitude, silence, and empathy. Resources for this Episode Books and Guides: Your Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You Lectio Divina Guides Further Support:  Sabbatical Guide (Includes Meeting with a Sabbatical Coach) Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director Earn a Certificate in Spiritual Direction Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat

DJ DiDonna had built the kind of career many people would be reluctant to walk away from. He cofounded a growing company, built a life around work, and had every reason to keep going. But eventually, he decided to step away and take an extended break, an experience that changed how he thought about work, identity, and what comes next. In this episode, Dart and DJ explore what happens when people step away from work long enough to see their lives from a different perspective.DJ DiDonna is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School and the founder of The Sabbatical Project, where he researches the effects of extended time away from work. He is also the author of Big Time Off.In this episode, Dart and DJ discuss:- Why DJ left his “dream job”- What makes a sabbatical different from a vacation- Why six to eight weeks can change the experience- How time away can change your identity- The feeling of “being human again”- Why people rush back into the next job- How sabbaticals build organizational resilience- The risk of treating burnout as a medical problem- What companies gain when people step away- The three ways people use a sabbatical- How to make space for curiosity and exploration- And other topics…DJ DiDonna is a Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and the founder of The Sabbatical Project. Before entering academia, he cofounded EFL Global, a fintech company that developed alternative credit scoring for entrepreneurs in emerging markets. His research focuses on sabbaticals, entrepreneurship, and the ways extended time away from work can affect people and organizations. He is the author of Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One.Resources Mentioned:Big Time Off: The Transformative Power of Sabbaticals and How to Take One, by DJ DiDonnaThe Sabbatical Project: https://thesabbaticalproject.org/DJ DiDonna: http://djdidonna.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djdidonna/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

Jessie shares stories from her recent sabbatical. Speaker: Pastor Jessie Brajcki

"A Kashmiri Muslim Dried Fruit Salesman; A Bahai Patient in Springfield, MA; A Jewish (Hi)story of Mauritius: The Tales of Meaning and Meandering From a Rabbinic Sabbatical" Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Lunch & Learn at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 22, 2026. (Zoom)

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld's Shabbat Sermon at Temple Beth Am, Los Angeles, August 22, 2026. (Youtube)

Elul is the 12th and final month of the Jewish calendar year. Elul Unbound is a Judaism Unbound initiative all about making Elul meaningful, through creative digital modalities. In this conversation, Lex Rofeberg and Wendie Bernstein Lash explore what it means to enter a "Thurs-Year" (a "Thursday" of years in the Shmita cycle, as a 5th year out of seven overall). This Elul bonus episode is the second in a series of four that will be released as part of Elul Unbound 2026. -------------------------------------- Energized about Jewish learning and unlearning? Dive into our upcoming 3-week mini-courses in the UnYeshiva! Classes include Jewish Time Travel: Discovering the Shapes of Our Past and Future (Xava De Cordova), Avinu Malkeinu? Is God "Our King" (Laynie Soloman), and Hannah, Hagar, Sarah: The Women of Rosh Hashanah (Alicia Jo Rabins). Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to learn more! Financial aid is available for all who need it. To check out all our Elul bonus episodes from previous years, which can still be relevant to your experience of Elul this time around, click here. Join our bi-weekly journey through Elul Unbound 2026 by signing up at this link, and sign up for our Elul Unbound Shabbat gatherings here, where we will be forging our kavanot (intentions) for the new year in real time with fellow Unbounders.

In this episode, DJ DiDonna explores why a life-changing sabbatical might be more possible than you think. He explains why extended time away from our usual routines can offer something a vacation often can't: the space to reconnect with who we are beyond work, gain perspective on what matters, and imagine what we want the next chapter of our lives to look like. DJ and Eric also discuss how planning years ahead can make a sabbatical feel more realistic, and how we can apply the same principles of stepping away and disrupting our routines even when taking months off isn't possible. Good Wolf RemindersA little wisdom, right when you need it. Start receiving free text reminders designed to help you pause, reflect, and take meaningful action. Sign up at oneyoufeed.net/sms. Key Takeaways: Why even meaningful work can lead to burnout What makes a sabbatical different from a vacation How extended time off can bring clarity, creativity, and perspective Why planning years ahead can make a sabbatical more possible How stepping away helps you reconsider what you really want Why experimenting with new interests can reshape your sense of identity How sabbaticals can help you reconnect with life beyond work Ways to create meaningful breaks when a full sabbatical isn't possible For full show notes, click here! If you enjoyed this conversation with DJ Didonna, check out these other episodes: How to Integrate Behavior Change with Your Values with Spencer Greenberg Crafting a Meaningful Life with Emily Esfahani Smith This episode is sponsored by: ⁠Pebl⁠⁠ – an AI-powered platform that helps companies hire and manage global teams in 185+ countries. Get a free estimate at ⁠⁠hipebl.ai⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Tiny Health⁠⁠⁠‘s at-home gut health test provides science-backed insights into your microbiome, along with personalized recommendations to help you improve your digestion, energy, and overall well-being. Get $50 off your first test kit at⁠⁠⁠ tinyhealth.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠ ButcherBox: Make dinnertime easier with ButcherBox, delivering high-quality 100% grass-fed beef, organic chicken, wild-caught seafood, and more, right to your door. Get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life or free chicken thighs or top sirloins for a year, with free shipping always. Visit ButcherBox.com/FEED to claim your offer. Monarch: Take control of your finances with Monarch, the all-in-one personal finance app that helps you budget, track spending, monitor investments, and work toward your financial goals. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core, go to https://www.monarch.com/ and enter Promo Code: FEED Talkiatry⁠⁠⁠ connects you with licensed psychiatrists for personalized, evidence-based mental health care, all online and covered by most major insurance plans. To get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes, visit ⁠⁠⁠Talkiatry.com/FEED.⁠⁠⁠ Quince:⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠Quince.com/feed⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I explore sabbatical travel as an intentional way to step away for rest, renewal, and listening for God without the usual noise of home. I share why more than a week matters, what a “radical sabbatical” can look like, and how to plan it with purpose instead of escape. • what sabbatical travel means and why it is growing • Sabbath roots and a biblical rhythm of work and rest • why leaving home reduces distractions and makes room to pray, grieve, dream, and listen • realistic sabbatical options from two weeks to a few months • choosing a clear purpose such as health, emotional healing, spiritual renewal, or writing a book • planning around finances, work, and family responsibilities • caregiving support and asking for help to make time away possible • returning with renewed perspective and readiness for a new season If you want to get in touch with me, you can email me hello@Cherylbeckesh.com. Support the showhttps://www.cherylbeckesch.comhello@cherylbeckesch.comInstagram @solotraveladventures50

Tim and Tyler share the news of Cascade Energy acquiring Yield Energy! They also discuss their break from the podcast and what's to come for The Modern Acre. — Links Cascade Aquires Yield - https://cascadeenergy.com/news/cascade-energy-acquires-yield-energy-to-address-load-growth-for-utilities-and-large-energy-users/

After a short hiatus and our Best of Series, the guys are back with a brand-new episode of the Known Legacy Podcast! This summer has given us plenty of time to slow down, listen, and dig deeper into what God is teaching us through His Word. In this episode, we dive into some powerful lessons from Acts and the story of Elijah in 1 Kings, exploring what God's Word has to say about faith, obedience, courage, and what it looks like to follow Him when life doesn't go the way we expected. As we head into the second half of 2026, the question is simple: What are you going to do with the time God has given you? If you want to make the rest of 2026 count and grow into the man God has created you to be, this episode is for you. Get your own Wake up Guide and seven day reset: https://mailchi.mp/knownlegacy/the-wake-up-guide Join our weekly mens study - Adrenaline Shot - every Thursday morning at 6:45 am Central. https://soldiersforfaith.com/bible_study/soldiers-adrenaline-shot/ Join the Brotherhood on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EZL78qtya/ Pick up your own copy of More Than You at www.morethanyoubook.com Chapters (00:00:00) - Known Legacy Podcast(00:01:16) - An Adrenaline Shot Every Thursday Morning(00:02:26) - Summer 2017: Trusting in the Waiting(00:05:40) - Seeking God's Will Through a Sabbatical(00:08:34) - Fall Coming: How to Love Your Daughter(00:12:08) - God Delights in Us(00:17:09) - Call to Action for the Fall(00:19:54) - Another Great Semester With Known Legacy

Break through your keto or low-carb plateau. Book a free call with Robert Sikes: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/callScreens, poor sleep, processed food, and stress may be shaping your child's brain. In episode 909 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with brain health clinician Stephanie Rimka to explore how screens, poor sleep, processed food, stress, and an overloaded home affect focus, mood, and behavior. Stephanie shares how she uses brain mapping, neurofeedback, nutrition, and family routines to look beyond labels like ADHD and anxiety. They also discuss autism care, screen-free parenting, homeschooling, nervous system regulation, keto for brain health, and why helping one child may require the whole family to change.Follow Stephanie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr_rimka/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters0:00 - Stephanie's Approach to Nervous System Health1:12 - Why Stephanie Chose Mental Health3:39 - How Autism Changed Her Mission7:18 - Why COVID Changed the Vaccine Conversation11:01 - What Families Report After Vaccination15:09 - What Brain Mapping Can Reveal19:28 - How Auditory Processing Shapes Behavior22:05 - The Whole-Body Approach to Brain Health24:26 - Can Kids Thrive on Keto and Real Food?25:52 - How Food Becomes Love and Comfort29:31 - Why Overloaded Families Need to Simplify31:34 - What Screen Time Does to a Developing Brain35:27 - Is Neurodivergence Always a Gift?38:41 - Autism Rates, Self-Diagnosis, and Severe Cases43:48 - Is It ADHD or Too Little Sleep?48:56 - Daycare vs. Homeschool Brain Development55:12 - Why Parents Must Regulate Themselves First59:28 - Can a Stronger Marriage Support a Child?1:02:54 - Why High Achievers Burn Out1:04:42 - Can Ketosis Support an Aging Brain?1:07:24 - Diet, Statins, and Cognitive Decline1:10:39 - Stephanie's Programs and Sabbatical

Welcome to the Practical Church podcast, brought to you in partnership with Mission Support. Mission Support This episode was brought to you by Mission Support.  Stay focused on your mission and let Mission Support help you with everything you didn't go to seminary for! Get support from experts with decades of experience working with churches who know your unique needs and challenges. Click here to talk with a guide today & love being a pastor again! HERE ARE THE SEVEN OBSERVATIONS I DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:  Don't let people get into the service without someone greeting them New people want + need to be acknowledged and directed Your sermon needs a clear outline and flow People don't need a flawless service You should clearly explain what you are doing in your service The Sunday service is only so impactful without community The homepage of your website should be exceedingly clear where and when you meet Get more church tips and advice Click here to join the Practical Church Facebook group

What if rest and freedom aren't luxuries you have to earn over 40 years — but line items you can budget, plan, and take right now?This week I sit down with Danica Nelson, a Toronto-based money educator and founder of Liberty Leave, the platform teaching women how to fund career breaks and sabbaticals without going broke. Danica grew up in social community housing raised by a single mother, put herself through university debt-free, and then engineered her own six-month solo sabbatical through Southeast Asia after saving for 18 months. She's on a mission to be "work optional by 45" and she's teaching women how to do the same.We get into the three money buckets every woman needs to understand, why you can't budget your way out of not making enough money, the grandfather story that convinced her every woman needs a money binder, what slow travel actually looks like when you're not on vacation, and the 5 things to have in place before you take your own career break. And beneath all of it, the deeper thesis: that building wealth is the best form of love you can give yourself.

I recently took a 6-month Sabbatical from my business. In this episode, I give an update of what the sabbatical was really like (the good and the bad) as well as what my next steps will be. 

A 40-year-old physician associate and his wife walked away from their jobs with $50,000 earmarked for a year of world travel. They returned having spent just $30,000—and visited 15+ countries across four continents. This isn't a story about deprivation or cutting corners. It's about strategic geography, intentional choices, and the freedom that comes from knowing exactly what you value. Key Topics Discussed Introduction and Background 00:00:00 Ginger introduces Zack, the "winner of life" from the 2025 end-of-year wins episode. Now 40 with a seven-month-old baby in Arizona, Zack reflects on how a year of travel reset his life trajectory. The Genesis of the Trip 00:03:30 Growing up poor but playing travel soccer planted early seeds. Working short emergency medicine shifts gave Zack flexible scheduling and the mental space to plan an exit strategy with his wife. Financial Foundation and Savings Rate 00:07:00 A 90%+ savings rate funded their dream. Complete financial transparency in marriage and childhood memories of family bankruptcy drove Zack to master personal finance young. Planning and Budgeting 00:10:00 They allocated $50,000 for travel plus another $50,000 for job hunting upon return. Research through books and blogs introduced "low burn and high burn" countries. Chasing the sun meant packing only lightweight clothing. The $30,000 Reality 00:15:00 Final spend: under $30,000. Strategies included medical volunteering, Workaway exchanges, teaching English for pay in London, hostels, homestays, and ruthless geo-arbitrage in Southeast Asia and South America. Travel Strategies and Workaway 00:20:00 Workaway connected them to free accommodation in exchange for skills. They secured a paid two-month teaching position in London and applied to opportunities like an alpaca farm in Norway (visa restrictions prevented that one). Building Community on the Road 00:28:00 Hostels, hiking groups, public transportation, and intentional conversations created friendships. A Malaysian engineer they met on a volcano hike later hosted them. Connection required showing up and being open. Life-Changing Inflection Points 00:33:00 Two moments shaped everything: his family's bankruptcy as a teenager and waking up in an ICU coma in 2018. The latter injected urgency into postponed dreams and clarified what mattered most. Overcoming Scarcity Mindset 00:38:00 Shifting from scarcity to abundance meant building systems aligned with core values. Evidence from past good decisions created confidence to bet on themselves. Favorite Destinations 00:44:00 Guatemala's active volcano El Fuego, cooking classes in Thailand, Colombia's unexpected beauty and value, Vietnam's month-long immersion, and the dream bucket-list destination of New Zealand. Reintegration and Lessons Learned 00:52:00 Coming home brought culture shock and relief from decision fatigue. They found jobs they loved. Travel isn't vacation—it's exhausting in different ways. Resources and Closing Thoughts 00:58:00 Rolf Potts' Vagabonding shaped their philosophy. Journaling preserved memories. No single resource fits everyone; customize your approach by exploring multiple perspectives. Notable Quotes Zack: "We ended up spending just under thirty thousand dollars. If I told you the list of activities we did and the places we visited, you would not think it was possible." Zack: "Easy decisions, hard life. Hard decisions, easy life. When you spend a lot of time thinking about the hard decisions and you go really deep on the core values of your life, then I think it makes it easier to create systems that will help you move forward." Zack: "Traveling teaches you simplicity in a very interesting way. When we came home at the end of the year, we had plenty of room to spare in our backpacks. Your mindset just really shifts from 'this is what we think we need' to 'this is what we need.'" Zack: "I woke up in a coma in the ICU. That experience really brought into perspective mortality and some sense of urgency to do…