Podcasts about sacred work

Elizabeth Berget is the author of the beautiful new book Love Like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God. If you are a mom, work with moms, are married to a mom, or have a mom (is that everyone? I think it's everyone), this book will be a wonderful encouragement to you.From pregnancy to birth to adoption, from trauma to delight, from compassion to strength, Berget walks us through the ways mothers show, work out, and experience God's deep love through the work of carrying, caring for, and raising children.Friends, there are so many books written about Christian motherhood that are reductionistic, anemic, or even just silly. This one is deep. It's rich. It's theologically meaty. Elizabeth Berget is a student of Scripture and a fantastic writer. I truly can't recommend it enough.Plus—this cover! Be still, my heart!Check out Elizabeth's other work at her SubStack or Instagram. Get full access to Keep Looking Up at courtneyellis.substack.com/subscribe

I so appreciate the wisdom and writing of Francis Weller. His book The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief has been a touchstone for me, and now this book offers more perspective on grief, aging, sorrow, and “times of uncertainty.” Listen this week as I read Chapter 4 from In the Absence of the Ordinary: Soul Work for Times of Uncertainty.For more information on Best Life Best Death please visit our website at ⁠⁠www.bestlifebestdeath.com⁠⁠Follow us on our social channels to receive pertinent and helpful resources on death, grieving, and more at:Facebook: ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/bestlifebestdeath⁠⁠

Sometimes the most meaningful work we do doesn't look important at all. It's holding a door, carrying a heavy box, cooking a meal for someone who's had a long day, or simply stepping in where help is needed without being asked.When helping becomes a natural part of everyday life, it strengthens families, builds communities, and reminds us that even the smallest acts of service can have a lasting impact.If you'd like to go deeper into this month's topic, you can also find the companion workbook in my shop.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Farm Wife (website)Let's Visit! (email)Amazon Shop PagePodcast WorkbooksGreat Products by The Farm Wife:The Simple Life WorkbookSimple Life Home Finance BundleThe Art of HomemakingFind other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife ShopDo you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series!Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)The Search for a Simple LifeHow to Cook a Possum: Yesterday's Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don't worry – this isn't a cookbook!)Faith & a Simple LifeFICTIONThe Strangers Room

In this gentle conversation with Elizabeth Berget, author of "Love Like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God," we continue exploring how enlarging our understanding of God's maternal tenderness can transform the way emotionally weary women experience faith, healing, and belonging.Together, we reflect on the sacred work of nurturing, caregiving, carrying, comforting, and remaining present through suffering—and how these deeply human experiences mirror the compassionate heart of God.This conversation invites us to move beyond harsh or striving images of spirituality and rediscover a God who gathers, comforts, nourishes, and stays near to the weary.If you have ever longed to experience God as safe, gentle, emotionally present, and compassionate, this episode offers a healing invitation into a more embodied and tender faith.Because perhaps divine love has always been more nurturing, attentive, and compassionate than we realized.

IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY, GET THE SELF-LED PAUSE STARTER KIT AND 25 IFS MEDITATIONS FREE @ www.exploreifs.comThe episode explores the concept of building trust with one's internal parts in the context of internal family systems. It delves into the reasons why parts may not trust you yet, the understanding of these reasons, what trust looks like inside, and practical steps to build trust with your parts. The episode emphasizes the sacred work of building trust and the importance of being present, truthful, and non-forceful in the process.TakeawaysBuilding trust with your parts takes timeRecognize and appreciate the protectors within youChapters00:00 Why Your Parts May Not Trust You Yet13:40 What Trust Looks Like Inside20:02 Embracing the Sacred Work of Building Trust

Elizabeth Berget joins the podcast to explore the maternal heart of God — tracing how the Hebrew word rakum, often translated simply as "compassionate," is linguistically rooted in the word for womb, and what it means that God reaches for that word first when describing himself to Israel. The conversation moves through pregnancy, labor, and the crucifixion, the theology of secure attachment, what scripture's birth language reveals about salvation, and why expanding our image of God isn't a departure from orthodox Christianity but a return to something ancient that's largely been lost in translation.ELIZABETH BERGET is a speaker and author of Love like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God. Her work has appeared in Christianity Today, Coffee + Crumbs, Mothering Spirit, and other online spaces where mothers gather to find meaning in the mundane. She shares her thoughts in her Substack newsletter, Back of the Flock, where she explores the image of God in the everyday work of motherhood. Berget has lived in Africa and Asia but now resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, three kids, and one mischievous dog. And yes, she'd love to hold your baby.Elizabeth's Book:Love Like a MotherElizabeth's Recommendations:Nervous SystemsLiving EasterConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show

Pastor Jay continued our series on Thessalonians today with a look at Chapter 4, showing that work is part of God's good design, not part of the fall, and that believers are called to treat work as worship by serving others faithfully and pursuing excellence.

Message from Aaron Elmore on May 17, 2026

“If my care for my kids is relentless... does God love me like this?”Elizabeth came on to share about her book, Love Like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God. But this conversation wasn't just about her book - it is an invitation to explore a part of God that often goes ignored, unnoticed, and suppressed: the feminine, maternal side of God.In all of our multitude of experiences with motherhood, Elizabeth invites us to see how mothering, in all its forms, and in all of its intensity and ordinariness, reveals the expansive and nurturing heart of God.In this conversation, you'll hear:How viewing God through a maternal lens can expand and deepen our faith, no matter your gender or experience with motherhoodStories from scripture—often hiding in plain sight—that show God's love in very maternal, embodied waysHonest reflections about wrestling with new images of God, and the courage it takes to lean into the discomfortHow ordinary, daily acts of care can become sacred ground for encountering a God who is tender, present, and nurturingAbout ElizabethElizabeth Berget is a speaker and author of Love Like a Mother: How the Sacred Work of Motherhood Reveals the Maternal Heart of God. Her work has appeared in Christianity Today, Coffee + Crumbs, Mothering Spirit, and other online spaces where mothers gather to find meaning in the mundane.She shares her thoughts in her Substack newsletter, Back of the Flock, where she explores the image of God in the everyday work of motherhood. Berget has lived in Africa and Asia but now resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, three kids, and one mischievous dog. And yes, she'd love to hold your baby.Connect with us:Website: moveyourfaith.orgSubscribe to our weekly devotional: Embody FaithInstagram: @pastorkelseyb and @faithinmotion.podSupport our ministry: moveyourfaith.org/give

Today, I'm speaking with Rebbetzin Miriam Katz. Rebbetzin Katz is a mother of seven children, bli yin hara and lives in Jerusalem with her husband, Rabbi Doniel Katz who is a well known teacher on meditation and psychology through the lens of Kabbalah and Chassidus.She has a degree in elementary education, but explains she has learned the most about children by raising them. She has become a treasure trove of wisdom and has turned her teachings into a Substack newsletter called Mother 2 Mother where she shares insights from her two decades of motherhood. It's both practical and spiritual, relatable yet inspiring and it has been such a pleasure to be a part of her community and learn from her writings.We are approaching Mother's Day — at least in the States — and while it may be a holiday you gloss over, it's also a good opportunity to simply reflect on all you do as a mother. As we speak about in our interview, there's so much invisible work when you're a mother, keeping things running on a day-to-day basis — and it's important to make the invisible visible whether it's with your spouse, with your kids or without anyone else involved — just to yourself.In our conversation we speak about:-How Rebbetzin Katz found and connected to Orthodox Judaism-The crazy story of how she met her husband-How to figure out what we really need when it comes to our unique mothering journeys-How we can place more value on our role as a mother, if it's not something that comes easily to you-What a deep connection to Hashem can look like through mothering-How to feel better about the mental load motherhood comes with and ways to reframe it-Something you can do at home to cultivate more gratitude…and so much more!To reach out to Miriam, you can email her at Miriamkatz613@gmail.com.Please leave a rating and review, share the episode with a friend, family member or coworker who you think might enjoy it as well. If there is someone you want to see on The Chai on Life Podcast, email me at alex@chaionlifemag.com or send me a DM @chaionlifemag. Thanks again, see you next week!

How do we deal with the cognitive dissonance between the violent, retributive warmongering God of the OT and the NT non-violent Son of God who is full of mercy and grace? Learning to let go of the inaccurate theological doctrine that we have been inadvertently raised with, and reading the Bible through the historic and cultural lenses in which it was written, is faith renewing and freeing.

Chaplain Candi Wuhrman understands grief and is revolutionizing the path of healing across the globe. She is a Board-Certified Clinical Chaplain, longtime Hospice Chaplain, Spiritual Counselor, and Grief Transformation Coach and Guide. As a proud U.S. Army Veteran, Chaplain Candi holds a Masters in Spiritual Psychology, a Masters in Jewish Studies and Theology, and a Certificate in Jewish Chaplaincy. With over three decades of experience with transformational spiritual work for herself and with others, Candi has been with thousands of individuals and entire families at the end of life and throughout their grief journeys.Chaplain Candi Wuhrman is the Founder and CEO of Sacred Work with Candi, where she is changing the entire trajectory of the end-of-life experience and the grief process for generations to come. She recognizes that grief reveals and connects the many layers and threads within thewoven tapestry of our lives. As a second-generation Holocaust survivor, Candi knows the elusive complexities of inherited imprints that affect our families and the course of grief. Having experienced childhood losses, she has embraced her pain and discovered the sacred journey ofspiritual connection and transformation. In her innovative programs,ReSOULution: Sacred Conversations and Connections From Diagnosis Through Grief, Death, and Beyond and Family Healing Intensives, Candi reconnects the heart and soul of the family, heals the intergenerational cultural and familial trauma, and profoundly changes lives at the core level.In her work, Chaplain Candi Wuhrman demonstrates a passion for walking alongside individuals in their spiritual evolution.Contact Candi Wuhrman:My book, MOXIE: A Hospice Chaplain's Journey Through GriefAmazon: https://a.co/d/2bIi8vEhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/moxie-chaplain-candi-wuhrman/1147930452https://www.sacredworkwithcandi.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0FMLRrYfm0Ucrjw_HhWrQ/videoshttps://www.facebook.com/sacredworkwithcandihttps://www.instagram.com/sacredworkwithcandi/https://www.tiktok.com/@candiwuhrmanwww.linkedin.com/in/candi-wuhrmanDr. Kimberley LinertSpeaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral OptometristEvent Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com702.256.9199Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator PodcastAvailable on...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platformsAuthor of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life"Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4cmTOMwWebsite: https://linktr.ee/DrKimberleyLinertThe Great Discovery eLearning platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberleyl

Note: Sister Melannie is on the mic solo in this episode. Sister Audrey is on a wellness break. The story continues — and what you are witnessing is relentless coverage of one of the most consequential accountability conversations happening in Washington State right now. Sit down and get comfortable, because today on What Say U?, we are going deeper. We are back on the reparations study matter. Details are still unfolding, questions are still being asked, and we are not letting up. This is a real inquiry. Real analysis. Real social commentary on what is happening to sacred work in real time — and we will stay on it until we get real answers. Today, Sister Melannie connects with Will Townsend and Deborah Oneal of the American Renewal 1870 Project. These are not people who arrived late to this fight. They were in Olympia. They testified. They pushed. And when Washington State made history by funding a reparations study, their fingerprints were on that win. Credit where credit is due — and today, we give it all around – and take some away from those that have been perpetratin'. And, this episode doesn't stop at the celebration. Because we have been doing our homework. We have been asking hard questions about who was selected to lead this sacred study, how they passed through the procurement process, and whether their qualifications meet the law’s requirements. The answers are not adding up. Folks are playin' in our face. And we deserve better than that. The milk still ain't clean. Why This Matters “If the process that produced this study can be challenged at every step — the procurement, the scoring, the debrief rights — then the outcome of that study can be challenged too. All the way to the Supreme Court. This is not a drill. Sacred work requires a sacred process. And we are not going to let either one be stolen.” ~Peace Queen Stay with us through the whole episode. A surprise voice joins the conversation before it's over — and what they bring to the table changes the picture entirely. Resources American Renewal 1870 Project Procurement Integrity Analysis (.pdf) ESSB5167_Legislator_Briefing_Document (.pdf) THE STUDY — TRUTH, POWER, AND ACCOUNTABILITYAI-VOICE-BETTER_FINAL – Frame.io Channel 253 membership

In this episode of This Cup of Tea, we share what's been unfolding behind the scenes in our lives and work lately — the questions that keep coming up, the slower-than-expected growth of Hearthmother Journey, and the sacred moments reminding us why we're doing this work.From an 8-year marriage misunderstanding that finally came into clarity, to Brooke's confirmation, to witnessing a breathtaking breech birth, we talk about the small and big ways God has been moving.We also share about the development of our Hearthmother Midwifery Unschool, our love of spreadsheets, app creation, and why building slowly might actually be the point.Pour a cup of tea and join us for a conversation about faith, vocation, motherhood, and trusting the quiet seasons.Show Notes:rainbow arch - Chris Harrison | BibleVizLaurens Bible Plan app - Threads of Scripture — Hearthmother Reading Plansbible project podcast Two Psalms That Sum Up the Hebrew Biblebrookes substack - https://open.substack.com/pub/sothisisbrooke/p/on-the-eve-of-my-confirmation?r=6cizmf&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webConnect with the Holy Wild Birth team:Email us to say hi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠holywildbirth@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Put in a request for future topics and/or submit a question for future Q&A episodes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fill out the form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apply to tell your birth story on the podcast: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Holy Wild Birth Podcast : Guest Application⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hang out with us and other Holy Wild Women in our FREE, private community (off Facebook):⁠⁠⁠ Hearthmother Ministries Community⁠⁠⁠Become a holy, wild birthkeeper with us this fall inside ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hearthmother Journey⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From Lauren:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Midwifery consults: Email  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠rootedinedenpma@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠From Brooke:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trust God, Trust Birth Workshop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - a 5-part high-level roadmap to a confident home birth (pay what you can)⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Faith-Filled Home Birth Workshop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- a free, 3-part video series delivered to your inbox⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Embrace Birth Journey ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- comprehensive and holistic faith-based home birth preparation (courses + private community)

Send a textI'm chatting with Matt Mattson, a writer, speaker, social mystic, & spiritual leader dedicated to cultivating sacred human connection. Matt is the founder of BETWEEN, an innovative and deeply inclusive global faith community that invites people into curiosity, conversation, and shared moments of meaning. His work blends ancient wisdom with modern insight, helping people notice and name the sacred woven into everyday encounters. We are here today to celebrate the release of his newest book, Cathedrals of Connection.Connect with Matt:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBooks mentioned:Kitchen Confidential by Anthony BourdainHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale CarnegieEverything is a Story by Kaitlin B. CurticeBook FlightAflame by Pico IyerThe Healing Power of the Santuario de Chimayó by Brett HendricksonHoly Envy by Barbara Brown Taylor✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

In this free live series from Kerri Hummingbird Sami and Akeem Sami of Inner Medicine Community, we will explore how to meet the fiery intensity of 2026 to expand inner freedom, and influence collective healing with a grounded intentional approach to working with the transformational energies. We will discuss how to be love, in action, in the midst of fiery reactivity. We will explore how to move beyond spiritual rhetoric to an actual embodiment of our values. We will share sacred tools for doing the transformational work of 2026, and we will support you in moving from a vision of your purpose into daily intentional practice. Friday Jan 23, 2026 @7:30pm CST Inner Freedom To Collective Healing Friday Feb 6, 2026 @7:30pm CST Being Love Through The Fire Friday Feb 13, 2026 @7:30pm CST Embodied Values – Living What We Believe Friday Feb 20, 2026 @7:30pm CST Sacred Tools for Sacred Work Tuesday Feb 27, 2026 @7:30pm CST From Vision To Practice Each live talk is planned for 30 minutes. Grace Under Fire – Free Live Series https://subscribepage.io/GraceUnderFire   It’s Time To Cross the Threshold Meet Your Power Differently and Ride the Fire Horse Does it feel like life is pushing you harder than usual? Are you being pulled in a thousand directions by the people you care about? Are you questioning who you are and where you’re going? The way you’ve been living is not sustainable. You are not burned out because you're weak. You're tired because you're carrying intensity that your old tools were never designed to hold. More is being asked of us than ever before. More responsibility. More emotional labor. More truth. More fire. And now, the temperature is rising even higher with the Fire Horse entering on February 17, 2026. Every 60 years, the Fire Horse brings transformative yang energy that either purifies or overwhelms. The last Fire Horse was 1966 – a year that brought massive cultural shifts, breakthroughs in consciousness, and radical change. Astrologically, this means that the pressure is building and it’s likely to get more intense in 2026 than it already has been. You don’t have to know a lot about astrology to see for yourself that the old strategies of numbing, pushing, or self-improvement will not work anymore to get you through this. You’re being invited to cross a threshold that will change how you meet life’s challenges. Ride the Fire Horse – 30-day Experience of Inner Medicine Community https://subscribepage.io/RideTheFireHorse ABOUT AKEEM SAMI Akeem brings his lifetime of martial arts mastery as a 6th degree black belt to Inner Medicine Community, as well as his training as a pranic and advanced shamanic healer, offering rich insights about mastering self. He is a somatic healer as well as a licensed massage therapist.   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. She is the #1 international best-selling author of “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound”, “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l bestseller charts for over 6 years) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self Love” which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. If you are wondering what the heck is going on, the answer is simple. We are in the process of a massive shift in consciousness that can most aptly be described as the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly. As a medicine woman, I guide you to the next deepest understanding and embodiment of yourself as a spiritual being. Whether you receive a shamanic healing session, participate in the Reinvent Yourself Training program, or join us for Inner Medicine Training, one thing is certain: you will connect more deeply with your true self and learn to navigate the changes in your life from an empowered space within. SCHEDULE A FREE DISCOVERY SESSION: https://tinyurl.com/SoulNectarChat  

You can put new curtains on the windows, light a candle, and set the table real nice — but if the milk ain't clean, everything you pour it into is spoiled. Washington State made history when it funded the Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush Reparations Study — only the fourth statewide reparations study in the nation. Our communities organized. WENA — the Washington Equity Now Alliance — raised nearly half a million dollars in supplemental funding from Pierce County, King County, and beyond. Close to a million dollars in total support. That's not government writing a check. That's everyday people putting their faith, their money, and their ancestors' names on the line. So when the Department of Commerce ran the procurement process to select who would do this sacred work — the community expected excellence. Transparency. Integrity. What they got was something else. In this episode, sisters Melannie and  Audrey connect with Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter — one of the nation's leading reparations scholars and one of the unsuccessful bidders for the study. Dr. Hunter is the Scott Waugh Endowed Chair at UCLA, author of Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation (HarperCollins/Amistad), the visionary who coined #BlackLivesMatter, inaugural Chair of UCLA's African American Studies Department, two-term President of the Association of Black Sociologists, and the scholar who drafted Congresswoman Barbara Lee's historic Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Commission bill. His work has been featured on C-SPAN's BookTV, MSNBC, BBC, NPR, the Washington Post, the New York Times, and the LA Times. He submitted a proposal for Washington's study. And then the system showed its hand. His proposal was quarantined in the state's email system as “malware” for 22 days while other bidders were being evaluated. When he was finally told he wasn't selected, the state denied him the debriefing that Washington law guarantees every unsuccessful bidder. Denied him twice. He had to retain an attorney just to access a process the law says is his right. Meanwhile, the winning bidder — a DEI consulting firm — was awarded the contract to do work that requires expertise in reparations research, historical accounting, intergenerational economic harm, genealogy, and public policy analysis. The community asked questions. Filed public records requests. And invited the winning firm on this very show. Their general counsel said they'd love to come. That was six weeks ago. Silence ever since. The milk ain't clean. This episode is not about who won or lost a contract. Dr. Hunter is not here as a sore loser — he's here as a witness. This is first-source, insider testimony about how the state administered a process that the community invested in, that the legislature authorized, and that our ancestors are owed. In this conversation you'll hear: Why one of the most qualified reparations scholars in the country answered Washington's call What happened to his proposal inside the Department of Commerce's system — documented, timestamped, on the record The legal fight for a debriefing the state tried to deny him — twice Why DEI consulting is not reparations research — and why that distinction matters for every person this study is supposed to serve What this process tells us about whether the state is truly ready for the work of repair What we demand from our government — and what we owe our ancestors Reparations are policy, process, and praxis. If the process ain't right, the outcome can't be trusted. And trust, once broken, has to be earned back in public. This one is for the record. For the archive. For Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush. For Mother Viola Fletcher. For every descendant who is counting on this study to tell the truth. To Truclusion – the successful bidder: the invitation is still open. Come tell your story. Show yourself. This IS community. And community is waiting…please. What Say U? LINKS & REFERENCES Previous Episode-Listen for Context “When the System Shows Its Hand: Sacred Work, Shady Process” https://whatsayupodcast.com/when-the-system-shows-its-hand-sacred-work-shady-process/ About Our Guest Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter — marcusanthonyhunter.com Radical Reparations: Healing the Soul of a Nation — HarperCollins/Amistad (2024) UCLA Department of Sociology — soc.ucla.edu Dr. Hunter's Op-Ed in the AFRO: “When Equity is Performed, Not Practiced” When equity is performed, not practiced Washington Equity NOW Alliance https://waequitynow.org/ Washington State Reparations Study WA Dept. of Commerce — Reparative Study for Washington Descendants — https://www.commerce.wa.gov/community-initiatives/reparations-study/ Community Action Petition: Stand for Integrity & Justice in Washington's Reparations Process — https://www.thefactsnewspaper.com/post/stand-for-integrity-justice-in-washington-s-reparations-process-sign-the-petition More Context & Receipts Department of Commerce: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/community-initiatives/reparations-study/ Department of Commerce: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/reparations-study-update-january-2026/ Seattle Medium: “Community Questions Firm Named As Apparent Successful Bidder” https://seattlemedium.com/truclusion-consulting-firm-controversy/ Community Debate of the selection of Truclusion as apparent successful bidder: https://seattlemedium.com/reparations-legislation-community-concerns/ South Seattle Emerald: “Washington Will Spend $300K to Study Reparations” https://southseattleemerald.org/news/2025/06/07/washington-will-spend-300k-to-study-reparations-multiracial-solidarity-made-it-possible Attachment Department Commerce email naming Reparation Study scorers (.pdf)

Love and grief connect us to one other, but grief is a topic most people prefer to avoid. When someone is grieving it seems impossible to find the words needed to comfort them. We rush past condolences for fear of saying or doing the wrong thing. We are unwilling to simply sit alongside another and hold space for their pain. Most people are walking around with hearts full of grief that no one is willing to bear witness to, which makes the experience all the more lonely. And it's not just the grief of death that we carry, it's the grief that comes with life… Paths we didn't take, opportunities that passed us by, dreams tucked away and forgotten, words we failed to speak, harms we've see done to others… to live is to grieve. If we can learn to hold space for grief, we open our hearts to love and live more fully and fiercely. In order to do this, we must give grief a seat at the table. Are you willing to pull out a chair? What am I reading?The Forget-Me-Not Library by Heather Webber https://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781250369277The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis Wellerhttps://bookshop.org/a/111301/9781583949764https://bookshop.org/shop/witchywomanwalkingWhat's playing on repeat?I'm on Your Side by Michael Franti What's for dinner?Pumpkin & Spinach Stuffed Tortillas Ingredients:Package of tortillasCan of pumpkin pureeOnionGround chicken, vegetarian ground “meat”, or beans - seasoned with salt, pepper, and cumin, and garlic powder Jalapeño Fresh spinachCheddar cheese (caramelized onion cheddar is great!) or Mexican blend Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Brown meat in skillet, season with salt pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Add jalapeños to taste. Add fresh spinach, sauté until wilted. Assemble tortillas with a layer of pumpkin puree, cheddar cheese, and meat mixture. Roll tortilla, place in baking dish. Once you've rolled all your tortillas, sprinkle with another layer of cheese. Bake until golden brown. Enjoy! Cinnamon Sore Throat TeaIngredients:1 cinnamon stick (or ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon)1 cup water1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice1 slice fresh ginger1 tea bag (chamomile or herbal)Instructions:In a small saucepan, bring the water to a gentle boil. Add the cinnamon stick and ginger slice, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5–7 minutes so the cinnamon and ginger flavors infuse the water fully.Take the saucepan off the heat and discard the cinnamon stick and ginger slice to prevent bitterness while maintaining the infused flavor.If you choose to use a tea bag, steep it in the hot cinnamon water for 3–5 minutes until the tea develops a rich flavor.Stir in the honey and fresh lemon juice until fully dissolved.Pour your prepared cinnamon sore throat tea into a mug. Enjoy!Support the show

Episode 31 explores the sacred role of nursing in psychedelic-assisted therapy with Wendy Marussich, co-founder of the Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses (OPENurses). Wendy shares her unique journey from evolutionary ecologist to oncology nurse to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and discusses why nurses are uniquely suited for psychedelic work. In this episode, we discuss: Wendy's unconventional path from PhD biologist to oncology nurse, driven by a desire for more meaningful, heart-centered work that could make a tangible difference in people's lives How nurses' training in grounded presence, "non-awkward touch," and crisis management translates perfectly to psychedelic support work—from holding space during difficult journeys to recognizing when someone needs medical intervention The critical importance of discussing consent and boundaries around touch before a session, including practical techniques like testing different types of touch beforehand and using "imaginal touch" when physical contact isn't desired The mission of OPENurses: Creating professional support, education, and ethical standards for nurses working in psychedelic therapy, while advocating for full inclusion of nurses in this emerging field Why having a nurse in the room automatically increases safety as they can authoritatively reassure patients about medical status in a way that truly lands, especially in altered states when perception is heightened Pathways for nurses interested in psychedelic work, including ketamine training programs, experiential learning, and the importance of doing your own inner work before supporting others Resources Mentioned: Open Nurses (Organization of Psychedelic and Entheogenic Nurses): https://www.opennurses.org Open Nurses YouTube Channel: Monthly interview series with nurses working in psychedelic spaces: https://www.youtube.com/@OPENurses Open Nurses Facebook Group: Community support and networking: https://www.facebook.com/OPENurses The Microdose Newsletter: Free newsletter from UC Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics - https://psychedelics.berkeley.edu/about-the-microdose/ PRATI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute): Ketamine training program in Colorado - https://pratigroup.org Polaris Insight Center: Psychedelic therapy training - https://www.polarisinsight.com Zendo Project: Peer support for people having difficult psychedelic experiences at festivals - https://zendoproject.org Kay Parley's Article: "Supporting the Patient on LSD Day" - American Journal of Nursing, 1964 Connect with Carla If you're inspired by this episode and want to stay connected, follow Carla and Psychedelic Divas on social media or visit the website to get your Psychedelic Safety Guide Including What to Do When Things Go Wrong: Website: PsychedelicDivas.com Carla's Coaching: CarlaDetchon.com Instagram: @psychedelicdivas YouTube: @carladetchon Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review Psychedelic Divas. Your support helps amplify these important conversations and grow our community.

In this episode of the Third Eye Awakening podcast, I'm happy to have Valerie Burkholder on the show! Valerie has graciously agreed to share her personal Akashic Records Readings on the podcast and I am so excited to share it with you!In Valerie's Akashic Records, we dive into:-Valerie's Priestess archetype in her work + mentorship with teens-her ability to perceive electromagnetic vibrations in others-Valerie's journey of self-discovery and her responsibility to continue her past live's work in this life-spiritual practices in daily life-energetic boundaries and balancing your energy between realms-Valerie's past life insights and influences on her current feelings and interactions with other-spiritual education and asking questions about existence…and so much more!CONNECT WITH VALERIE@patterns.in.the.ivyLINKS MENTIONEDJoin Creation Codes to shift onto the 5D Highest Timeline!Book a private reading with Amy - Akashic ReadingsWatch the FREE F*ck the False Matrix MasterclassJoin my FREE private FB group Soul Space

Meaning Makers of HDS is a new podcast by the Harvard Divinity School Office of Communications that explores the many dimensions of human meaning making. In interviews with HDS alumni, faculty, and others, this podcast showcases how members of the HDS community create meaningful lives—through religion, spirituality, faith, and beyond. Each episode features conversations that highlight the deeply personal and diverse ways people wrestle with life's biggest questions.  In the first episode of Meaning Makers of HDS, we spoke with two HDS alumni serving their communities as chaplains: Maytal Saltiel, MDiv '12, and Ailya Vajid, MTS '11. Throughout the conversation, Saltiel and Vajid discussed their respective understandings of the chaplain's role, how through the chaplain's sacred work of presence they help others find meaning across the spectrum of life experiences, and how they personally make meaning in their own lives.

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith2nd Sunday of ChristmasQuestions for Group Discussion1. How does who our child/ren belong to (whether us or to God) affect the way we relate to them as parents?2. If our children belong to God, what desires and expectations does God have for what they become?3. Practically speaking, what does it look like to make our children's love for God the top priority in their development? 4. What things might keep us from wanting and/or providing the right things for our children's spiritual lives?5. For those without children at home, how ought these things impact their relationship to the parents and children within the family of faith (the local church)?

What if negotiation wasn't about a number—but about the life God is inviting you to live? In this powerful and practical conversation, Diana Romero sits down with Peggy Bodde, author, entrepreneur, and founder of Sacred Work to explore the intersection of faith, work, and courageous self-advocacy. From second-act careers to biblical wisdom for the workplace, this episode is packed with insight for Christian women navigating leadership, calling, and compensation. Together, they discuss: Why God cares deeply about your work—and your pay How to negotiate for the life you want, not just a salary Common mistakes women make in negotiation (and how to avoid them) Using timing and clarity as tools for leverage The powerful biblical example of Abigail as a model for strategic, God-honoring negotiation How advocating for yourself can actually serve your leaders and organization If you've ever felt uncomfortable asking for more, struggled with imposter syndrome, or wondered how faith fits into workplace decisions, this episode will encourage you to show up boldly—anchored in truth, wisdom, and grace.

What if knowing yourself is the most sacred work you'll ever do? In this episode, we slow things down and explore the power of where you place your focus and how that choice shapes the life you're living. My guest, Marcellus Womack, shares his “One Thing” model, a simple yet profound way to clarify what truly matters most and begin taking meaningful steps toward it before time slips by. Together, we talk about optimism, not as forced positivity, but as a gentle practice rooted in awareness, empathy, and truth. We hold space for those who have lived through deep struggle, and we explore how hope can coexist with pain without dismissing it. This conversation is an invitation to reflect, to get honest about what brings you happiness, and to reconnect with the quiet wisdom already within you. It's not about having all the answers, it's about asking better questions and learning to listen to yourself again. If you've been craving clarity, meaning, or a softer way to approach growth, this episode is for you. Connect and learn more about Marcellus' work here: https://www.thesavagematrix.com/

In today's episode of A Time to Care: The Caregivers Podcast, we speak with Amy Chastain, author of How to Find God in the Caregiver's Journey. Amy opens her heart and shares how her personal relationship with God was both tested and strengthened through her caregiving experience. She candidly describes a time when she felt unworthy and had to return to the foundations of her faith to rebuild from within. Amy emphasizes the vital importance of community, even when it feels incredibly vulnerable to admit we need help. She reminds us that healing is not a one-time event but a journey—a process filled with highs and lows, including moments of anger, doubt, and even blame toward God. But, as Amy beautifully puts it, “God already knows it all—and still loves us exactly as we are.” She encourages caregivers to begin simply: by praying without filters. Don't try to tidy up your emotions. God won't run from your pain, frustration, or sorrow. In fact, it's in those raw and honest moments that He draws closest, offering strength and reassurance. Amy leaves us with a powerful message: caregiving is not just a role—it's sacred. It's holy work. And when we invite God into our caregiving journey, we not only care better for others, we also find the space to be cared for ourselves. Tune in to this deeply moving conversation and discover how spirituality and community can help anchor us in the storm. To contact Amy: Enduring Together: Strength for the Weary Caregiver https://a.co/d/gqtqNDq Caregivers | Encouragement from Amy Chastain

Okay family, pull up a chair because we need to talk. Washington State recently became the third state in America to fund a reparations study for African Americans, and it should be a moment to celebrate. The Legislature allocated $300,000 in seed funding, and the Washington Equity Now Alliance — a community-based organization doing the real work — raised another $450,000 to ensure this sacred study is done right. Governor Ferguson signed the law that spells out who’s qualified to lead the study: a PhD focused on reparations, peer-reviewed publications, expertise in calculating uncompensated slave labor, and lived experience. So far, so good, right? But here’s where it gets messy. The Department of Commerce is creating its own procurement rules, and its decisions are now preventing the community from securing qualified consultants for this work. Somehow, an “apparent successful bidder” has been named – a company called Truclusion that doesn’t appear to meet ANY of the legal requirements got through the procurement process — while the nation’s leading reparations scholar, an UCLA endowed chair and Howard University department head who literally wrote a BOOK on Reparations, was denied due process on a technicality when he asked for his legal right to a debriefing. How is the state this incompetent with something this important? Sisters Audrey and Melannie sit down with Attorney Jesse Wineberry Sr. — former five-term state legislator, first Black House Majority Whip in Washington’s history, and Chair of WENA — to break it down, shed light on the matter, and invite the community to take action. Somethin’ ought to be said. What say YOU? Links Washington Equity NOW Alliance Reparative Study for Washington Descendants – Washington State Department of Commerce Truclusion Website (Apparent Successful Bidder) Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter – Achievements Marcus Anthony Hunter – UCLA Sociology Review of City-Level Reparations across the United States (.PDF) Dept. of Commerce WENA Community Partner Designation (REPARATIONS STUDY) (.PDF) WASHINGTON REPARATIONS STUDY BUDGET (.PDF) Calls to Action Support Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter The Department of Commerce has denied Dr. Marcus Anthony Hunter his legal right to a debrief in accordance with Washington State Law RCW 39.26.170(2). He now must incur legal costs to challenge this injustice. It's not about the “contract” anymore – it's about the “principle” of the matter and the blatant disrespect of “Black Excellence.” Please support Dr. Hunter in this fight. This work is SACRED and COLLECTIVE. Donate here File a public records request Department of Commerce – Public Records Request Office of the Governor – Public Records Request CUT & PASTE THIS TEXT INTO YOUR EMAIL PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST Pursuant to RCW 42.56, I request all records in any format—including emails, texts, memos, notes, meeting minutes, and other documents—related to COMMERCE RFP 26-33740-001 (Charles Mitchell and George Washington Bush Reparations Study), managed by Michelle Griffin, Department of Commerce: 1. Bidder Evaluation and Selection All proposals submitted in response to the RFP Individual and composite scores for all bidders Identities of all scorers/selection committee members Evaluation criteria and scoring rubrics Deliberations and comparative analyses All records supporting the selection of Truclusion as the apparent successful bidder All communication transmitting Dr. Hunter’s proposal to the scoring committee 2. Deadline Extension All communications and justifications regarding the November 10, 2025 decision to extend the contractor announcement deadline from November 5-10 to November 18, 2025, including the stated need for “additional time for scoring” 3. Delegation of Authority Any documents authorizing the Department of Commerce to delegate review and selection duties for this RFP to the Commission on African American Affairs 4. Conflict of Interest Documentation All signed conflict of interest disclosure forms and/or waivers executed by selection committee members CONTACT: DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE commercewa@govqa.us Natasha Langer Public Disclosure Specialist Operations Division Office Services 360-725-3156 THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE publicdisclosure@gov.wa.gov Tricia Smith Director of Public Information & Records 564-200-2106

Key Takeaways1. Hospice isn't about giving up — it's about shifting the goal from cure to comfort.Most misconceptions stem from fear or lack of education. Hospice focuses on maximizing quality of life, not accelerating end of life.2. Timing matters. Early conversations lead to better experiences.Families often wait until crisis mode. Subtle changes — fatigue, weight loss, repeated hospitalizations, shifting goals — are early signs to explore hospice.3. There is an entire team behind every patient and family.Chaplains, social workers, nurses, CNAs, and physicians work together to support medical, emotional, spiritual, and logistical needs.4. Quality of life is unique to each patient.It may mean one last trip, freedom from pain, or simply being able to rest without fear. Hospice focuses on what matters most.5. Families gain relief, clarity, and peace knowing they're not alone.Hospice offers 24/7 support, education, and guidance — reducing anxiety and preventing unnecessary hospital visits.6. Eligibility is flexible and individualized.A prognosis of six months or less is a guideline, not an expiration date. A hospice RN and medical director work together to determine appropriateness based on a full clinical picture.7. Hospice allows sacred, human moments to happen.Final conversations, reconciliation, peaceful transitions — hospice creates space for these moments rather than crisis-driven chaos.8. Education is the antidote to fear.Knowledge gives families confidence, reduces guilt, and empowers them to make aligned decisions for their loved ones. www.YourHealth.Org

f you've ever prayed, “Lord, give me strength as I raise these kids,” this episode will speak straight to your heart. In this episode, Paige and Daniah Greenberg unpack how deeply mothers need to rely on God each day as they disciple their children to know Him. Daniah highlights the honor Scripture gives to motherhood and reminds moms that their role in God's Kingdom is deeply valuable. She encourages women to live their faith boldly in front of their kids, planting seeds that will echo into adulthood. They also explore the courage needed to mother faithfully in today's culture and to help children grow strong spiritual roots. The episode closes with a reminder that mothers and fathers together play a vital role in raising children who are strong in the Lord.Resources:Biblical Feminism: Provoking Humanity to Restore the True Value of Women by Daniah GreenbergDaniah Greenberg's websiteTree of Life Bible SocietyPaige Clingenpeel's websiteQuestions About the Podcast? Email: paigeclingenpeel@gmail.comFacebook: @Paige ClingenpeelInstagram: @paigeclingenpeelYouTube: Embracing Your Season sponsored by HomeWordPaige's Takeaways:As women, we are called to intentionally raise our children to know the Word of God and to see His truth lived out in our homes.The entire story of Scripture points to our need for a Savior and the incredible rescue God provides through Him.Reading the Bible for yourself—and weaving it into regular, everyday conversations with your kids—helps plant lasting spiritual roots.Moms and dads are partners in discipling their children, working together to share Scripture and build a strong, Christ-centered foundation.Keywords/Hashtags:#EmbracingYourSeason #PaigeClingenpeel #DaniahGreenberg #Parenting #Mother #Motherhood #Christian #Faith #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #HomeWord #PFCAudioVideo Send us a text

The Rebbe blesses success for the new Moroccan students and emphasizes that the scribes are full Talmidei Tomchei Tmimim, learning Nigleh, Chassidus, and davening alongside their sacred craft. Those chosen for this holy work—writing tefillin and mezuzos—bring great merit to the many. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/016/002/5832

In this potent conversation, I sit down with Yarrow Kae—a mentor, spiritual guide, healer, and clinically trained therapist who bridges ancient wisdom with modern psychology—to explore what it really means to embody the truth of who you are. Yarrow's story is nothing short of extraordinary: at 19, she downloaded enlightenment on the dance floor of a rave, setting her on a decades-long journey of integration, nervous system healing, and self-mastery. Her work now blends somatics, depth psychology, energetics, and spirituality to help others shift at a cellular level and live from their unique magnetic vibration.Together, we dive deep into the subtle ways our attachment patterns, shame stories, and identity constructs keep us bound—often in ways that feel “productive” or “good.” From perfectionism and people-pleasing to the spiritual bypassing that hides beneath our self-development work, this conversation unveils the unconscious habits that keep us safe but small. Yarrow shares how nervous system regulation and secure attachment create the foundation for true embodiment—and how the willingness to be radically honest with ourselves is the real portal to freedom.If you've been craving deeper self-trust, or if you're ready to stop performing the “healed” version of yourself and start living as the embodied one—this episode will speak straight to your soul. You'll walk away feeling both challenged and seen, with new language for your own evolution and practical wisdom to anchor your healing in your body.In this episode, we explore:How attachment wounds subtly shape your nervous system, identity, and relationshipsThe link between shame, anxiety, and perfectionism—and how these patterns keep us stuck in controlWhy even “productive” habits like personal growth or cleaning can become addictions rooted in shame or avoidanceThe importance of nervous system safety in receiving love, abundance, and regulationHow to identify the hidden ways you sacrifice authenticity for attachmentWhat it really means to worship at the altar of you—and how self-devotion becomes the ultimate act of sovereigntyThe power of radical honesty and self-compassion in releasing control and embodying freedomHow to alchemize rage, grief, and shame into embodied truthWhat happens when you finally allow yourself to be seen, safe, and free—on your own termsBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Yarrow Kae:Instagram: @yarrowkaeYouTube: Yarrow Kae AcademyThe Composer: heal-with-yarrow.teachable.com/p/the-composerThe Portal: heal-with-yarrow.teachable.com/p/the-portalConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List:

Whatever we do, our work is sacred work. See how we can claim that as Christian Ray Flores shares today.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

Whatever we do, our work is sacred work. See how we can claim that as Christian Ray Flores shares today.Welcome to New Life Online! We are so glad you are here! Learn more about New Life at http://newlife.church. Fill out a Digital Connection Card to ask specific questions at http://newlife.church/connect.

Today's episode is one that's been stirring in my heart for a while. We're talking about something I see in almost every client I work with and if you're listening, I'd guess it lives somewhere in you, too: ✨ The fear of being fully seen ✨ The subtle ways we shrink ✨ The quiet ache of dimming your sparkle to stay safe Maybe you wouldn't call it that,  but maybe you've felt it.  That moment of hesitation before saying the bold thing… That voice that says, “Tone it down…” That feeling of being… fine, but not fully alive. This episode is for the part of you that's so ready to stop playing small  but still scared to take up space. We're going deep into: The myth that success = aliveness The ancestral roots of fear and the Witch Wound The modern ways we cap our joy, magic, and radiance And how to begin healing… not by pushing harder, but by creating safety in your body to be fully, wildly you. This isn't a mindset pep talk. It's a soul-level remembering. A nervous-system recalibration. A return to your sparkle.

We are kicking off a mini-series on motherhood with an episode dedicated entirely to our mindset. In today's show I share three ways to reframe your mindset so you can live in the present, find joy in the hard moments, and feel equipped to do your job well.Shop our sponsors and save:Ancestral Supplements—the cleanest protein powder on the marketUse code: HOMEGROWN at checkout for 15% offHaselmayer Goods—Try our Raw milk & Tallow BarUse code: HOMEGROWN at checkout for 10% offWatch the interview on YouTube HERE.Follow the Wildly Capable Show Instagram HERE.Find Homegrown on Instagram HERE.Find Liz Haselmayer on Instagram HERE.Find Joey Haselmayer on Instagram HERE.Shop real food meal plans and children's curriculum HERE.Join us on SubStack HERE.

In this live recording from The Eternal Song Seven Day Premier broadcast, hosts Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo engage in a deep discussion with guests Francis Weller, a psychotherapist and soul activist, and Orland Bishop, a spiritual teacher and founder of ShadeTree Foundation. Exploring themes such as indigenous wisdom, the impact of colonialism, communal grieving, and the necessity of reconnecting with ancestral roots. The dialogue also covers the significance of embracing grief as a communal and necessary process for healing and transformation, and reflects on what it means to enter a 'long dark' period — a time of significant societal and personal upheaval. We Explored grief as a sacred threshold, not a pathology, remembering the soul's place in a world of fragmentation and reclaiming reverence, slowness, and deep belonging in troubled times. The Eternal Song film series and All-Access Pass Francis Weller ShadeTree Multicultural Foundation (Orland Bishop) Topics 00:00 Introduction to The Eternal Song and Today's Guests 02:05 Opening Invocation and Reflections on Grief 04:36 Historical Context and the Impact of Colonialism 07:37 The Role of Rituals and Ancestral Wisdom 14:38 Communal Grief and Healing Practices 26:06 Entering the Long Dark: A Time of Transformation 39:41 Connecting with Ancestors and Concluding Thoughts Support the mission of SAND and the production of this podcast by becoming a SAND Member

TW: mentions of miscarriageIn this deeply touching episode I say down with Emily Hill of Everyday Epiphany to explore the quiet corners of grief we so often avoid; miscarriage, death work, and the stigma that still surrounds both. As a social worker, chaplain and writer, Emily brings such an amazing perspective on what it means to hold space for dying patients and grieving families all while while carrying her own personal loss. And How faith and chaplaincy shape (and sometimes complicate) our grief journeysYou can find Emily here: https://www.everydayepiphany.net/Support me on Patreon! ⁠https://www.patreon.com/nikkithedeathdoula⁠You can find me here:https://linktr.ee/nikkithedeathdoulaGet merch! https://good-grief-podcast.printify.me/ Music:https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3495-cheery-monday

In this episode of the 18Forty Podcast, we talk to author Elissa Felder and her daughter Sonia Hoffman—both of whom have experienced the loss of a child and serve on a chevra kadisha—about what the Jewish burial society teaches us about confronting death. In this episode we discuss: How does the process of purifying a dead body work—and how is it possible to purify a dead body at all?What Kabbalistic practices are performed by chevra kadisha to bring dignity to the body and soul? How can we “normalize” discussions about grief and death? Tune in to hear a conversation about how care for the deceased is a “love story” between the Jewish People and God.Interview begins at 15:31.Elissa Felder started and actively manages Core's community of practice for women who serve on a traditional chevrah kadisha. The knowledge she acquired through her work motivated her to write From One Life to the Next Life; The Sacred Passage after Death, a memoir about the loss of her baby son. She is the head of her local chevrah kadisha and speaks widely on this topic.Sonia Hoffman is a Limmudei Kodesh teacher at Kohelet Yeshiva in Philadelphia. She is a daughter, mother, wife and member of the Bala Cynwyd community. She is also an active member of the Philadelphia Chevra Kadisha, having started during COVID to help with this mitzvah. After the loss of their daughter in 2016, she began speaking about her experience with loss and sharing resources with the community on ways in which we can move forward after tragedy. In addition, Sonia began hosting an annual event in her daughter's memory to bring awareness to the community around the topic of infant loss and relationship with God.References:Teshuvot HaRadbaz Volume 3, 985Torat HaAdam, Introduction “Passing Through” by David BashevkinBerakhot 10a“​​Reconciling Opposites: Uncommon Connections in the Halakha of Mourning” by Emanuel FeldmanFrom One Life to the Next Life; The Sacred Passage after Death by Elissa FelderThe Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief by Francis WellerThe Choice: Embrace the Possible by Dr. Edith Eva EgerConsolation: The Spiritual Journey Beyond Grief by Maurice LammGesher Hachaim - The Bridge of Life by Rabbi Yechiel Michel TucazinskyRabbi Yitzchak Hutner's Theology of Meaning by Alon ShalevFor more 18Forty:NEWSLETTER: 18forty.org/joinCALL: (212) 582-1840EMAIL: info@18forty.orgWEBSITE: 18forty.orgIG: @18fortyX: @18_fortyWhatsApp: join hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/18forty-podcast--4344730/support.

In this episode of the Conscious Living Podcast, I had the immense honor of sitting down with none other than Marcia Martin, a pioneer in the human potential movement, a founding member and former SVP of EST (now the Landmark Forum), and one of the most captivating, wildly accomplished women I've ever met. From walking red carpets with George Clooney to living with the Achuar tribe in the Amazon, Marcia's life is a masterclass in transformation.But this conversation goes far deeper than her resume.Here's what you will discover in this new podcast episode:1. The Roots of Coaching and the Power of Listening2. Sex, Power, and a Transformational Culture3. From San Francisco to the World – Building Without Technology4. The Light and Shadow of the Movement5. Leaving EST and Reclaiming WholenessWe also dive into her bold and brilliant new book, Sex, Power, and Transformation — a raw, revelatory look behind the curtain of one of the most influential transformational movements of our time.

Episode Highlight: On this episode of the Embracing "Only" podcast, we sit down with Kim Crowder, transformational leadership expert and founder of Courageous Crowd. Kim is known for helping Fortune 500 companies transform crises into catalysts for growth, and she brings both her extensive corporate experience and entrepreneurial wisdom to this conversation. We explore how high-achieving women of color can hold boundaries, navigate toxic environments, and trust their values when stepping into alignment and away from overwork.As a LinkedIn Top Voice, Kim has been featured in Forbes, the New York Times, CBS, and Business Insider. She now leads a team of experts creating sustainable leadership culture in the most complex workplaces.Key Discussion Points:02:50 Defining Boundaries While Holding Influence:  There are stark differences between being a boundary-holder in corporate America vs. consulting. 09:43 The Importance of Living Your Values: Showing up as yourself and staying true to your values will help you attract the right kind of clients & team members.15:31 Finding Alignment With Yourself and With Work: Finding moments of quiet is the way to find alignment within yourself, which will then flow into your work.20:01 Sacred Work vs. Strategic Work: Not all passions are meant for capitalism. There are some things that you may be extremely passionate about but would prefer to keep sacred.27:30 What Alignment Actually Feels Like: Alignment often comes in small moments. There is power in recognizing the value of these.30:58 Turning Chaos Into a Superpower: The chaos that you are currently living through could later on become the foundation of what you can build on your own.41:17 Being a Black Woman in the Boardroom Today:  Cultivate and honor what makes you unique as your superpower. You may not be able to ignore how other people feel about it, but you don't have to internalize it. In Summary: Kim Crowder emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, leveraging experiences as superpowers, and maintaining mental health and creativity through journaling and finding quiet moments.Resources from this episode:Follow Kim on LinkedIn.If you happen to be a woman of color and you are looking for a community of like minded women, join Olivia here: https://www.mysistersshoulders.com/.Ready to make a change?→ If you are struggling to navigate your corporate career but are ambitious and have goals you want to accomplish quickly, Olivia is the coach for you. She can help you reach your goals. Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.→ If you are ready to transition out of Corporate and want to start building a profitable portfolio career as a business owner, board member or more, but you're unsure of the next steps, Archita can guide you through a successful transition to entrepreneurship. Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.Connect with your hosts:Follow Embracing Only on Ready to make a change?→ Struggling with your corporate career but have big goals? Reach out to Olivia on LinkedIn or visit oliviacream.com.→ Ready to leave corporate or start a side venture? Archita can guide your next steps.Reach out to her on LinkedIn or visit architafritz.com.

For my 600th show I'm celebrating and sounding the alarm: another wannabe just tried to swipe my Spiritual Homegirl name...making it 16 thieves (90 % of them from our own Black community, and we will talk about that today as well, because we are silent about the abusers of our IP within our own community in the face of faux unity, which causes more harm than good). Let's unpack why “copy-paste spirituality” is a symptom of scarcity thinking, how calling yourself “spiritual” while stealing exposes your disbelief in your own abundance, and, most importantly, why you must FIGHT to guard whatever you hold sacred, from your brand to your boundaries.FILL OUT THE PODCAST SURVEY HERE: https://forms.gle/adxbnMAeejfApM1T7Join my email list: spiritualhomegirl.ck.page/emailSubscribe to Spiritual Homegirl's YouTube here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UClfzaF9Vr-xEPh9WBaEBhww?sub_confirmation=1Follow me on IG: https://www.instagram.com/spiritualhomegirl/Follow Make Peace With the Day: https://instagram.com/makepeacewiththedayCheck me out on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/SpiritualHomegirl/

For over two decades, Dan Rogers has served the congregation at River of Life Church in Hamilton, Georgia. While he never demanded that his two sons follow him into ministry, his son Braden found that calling on his own. With Father's Day around the corner, “Pastor Dan” and Braden talk with Redeemed founder Paul Amos about building and maintaining a church, balancing the demands of ministry and family, and what they've learned from one another.Segments/chapters0:00 Intro0:52 Dan's history and present with River of Life Church7:40 Braden talks about growing up a preacher's kid and taking on a role in ministry14:11 The different roles that Dan and Braden play19:36 Raising children while shepherding a congregation28:20 Giving your children opportunities without showing favoritism33:12 What Braden's learned from his dad about ministry—and fatherhood43:41 God created us all to be in communion with one anotherVisit The Redeemed's website for downloadable discussion question sets, show notes, inspirational articles, more resources, or to share your testimony.Join our Exclusive Newsletter: Signup today and be the first to get notified on upcoming podcasts and new resources!The Redeemed is an organization giving men from all backgrounds a supportive, judgment-free environment, grounded in Christian love without demanding participation in any faith tradition, where they can open up about their challenges, worries, and failures—and celebrate their triumphs over those struggles. Have a redemption story? Share your redemption story here. Interested in being a guest on our podcast? Email Nate@theredeemed.com Follow The Redeemed on Social Media: Podcast YouTube Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter

What if you were primarily know for for the most shameful thing about you? Most people, if they know anything about Van Gogh, know that he cut off his ear. What brought this visionary painter to such a place of despair and shame? And once we know the actual story of why he wounded himself in this way, what obligation do we have to steward his painful story well? This seminar digs into the circumstances surrounding Vincent’s beautiful and tragic final years, and examines how to care well for fellow sufferers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's conversation Preston Pouteaux shares what it means to be a tenderhearted pastor in a fast-paced world. Speaking from Chestermere, Alberta, Preston invites us into a vision of pastoring that's slow, rooted, and profoundly local. From RCMP ride-alongs to keeping bees and loving neighbours, Preston offers a poetic yet practical vision of what it means to love and serve a place and its people. In this conversation Preston shares about: How pastoral imagination is formed,How curiosity and inquiry is a needed pastoral posture, Riding along with RCMP officers at night as a Chaplain,Beekeeping and the theology of pollinators, and Why presence, more than expertise, is a pastor's most powerful gift.This episode is for any pastor who is seeking to better understand their context and to serve their people well. You'll be reminded that gentleness is not weakness, and that being embedded in your local community might be the most courageous thing you can do.Show NotesPreston's Book: The Bees of Rainbow Falls: Finding Faith, Imagination, and Delight in Your Neighbourhood Lake Ridge Community Church PartnersContact John Wright at Generis – for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church.We couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠⁠give⁠⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.

What is the purpose of a home? Is it just a charging station for people to go home at night and then leave in the morning? Or ought it to be the center of life and activity? Why is a beautiful home more than design? How can the atmosphere of a home foster the living of life?  

I sit down with Amanda Miller Littlejohn for a deep and necessary conversation about rest, self-care, and the societal pressures that often lead to self-betrayal, especially for us. We talk about how overworking becomes ingrained in our muscle memory, making it hard to slow down, and how the “strong Black woman” trope pushes us to constantly prove ourselves.Amanda and I explore the cultural perspectives that shape our relationship with rest and why it's so important to incorporate daily practices that help us reconnect with ourselves. We also discuss the challenges of navigating midlife while balancing responsibilities and how identifying our sacred work can bring more joy, ease, and fulfillment into our lives. This episode is an invitation to redefine rest- not as a reward, but as a revolutionary act of self-preservation.In this episode, we discussed: How the "strong Black woman" trope creates unrealistic expectationsWhy overworking becomes ingrained muscle memory- and how to break freeThe importance of daily self-care practices for staying groundedHow self-betrayal manifests and leads to burnout, especially in midlife The role of cultural perspectives in shaping our understanding of rest Why identifying and embracing sacred work is key to a fulfilling lifeHow rest can be a revolutionary act against a productivity-obsessed cultureThe connection between joy, authenticity, and pursuing personal passionsGuest Spotlight:Amanda Miller Littlejohn explores burnout, our relationship to work, and how to find alignment at work and in life. She is a sought after executive coach and brand strategist whose clients span the globe from San Francisco to Singapore. An accomplished freelance journalist, Amanda is a 2024-2025 Rosalynn Carter Mental Health Journalism Fellow. Her writing has appeared in The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and Forbes and explores the mental health challenges and opportunities of high-achieving midlife professionals.How to Connect with Amanda:X - @amandamogulIG - @iamamandamillerlittlejohnin - in/amillerlittlejohnFB - @AmandaMillerLittlejohnConnect with me on socials- join the Be Well,Sis tribe on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube , and subscribe to the newsletter or buy me a coffee!If this episode resonated with you- share with a friend!!We're supporting St Jude's- head over to www.stjude.org/bewellsis right now and sign up to be a monthly donor. Together, we can make a real impact.Want to get in touch? Maybe you have a Not Well Sis rant or a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Be Well Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stephanie explores with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith the intricacies of identity, rest, and spiritual fulfillment. According to a recent article from CNBC, Americans have been taught that our work is the single most important way to prove our worth. In essence, what we do has been heralded as far more important that who we are. No matter our life stage -student, graduate, adult, parent, or retiree – the message has been communicated (and received) that we need to perform in order to matter. Researchers assert that this mindset is making us miserable and induces high rates of depression, shame, and substance abuse. Dr. Dalton-Smith debunks the myth of "having it all," emphasizing the importance of finding rest in the journey, rather than aiming to relentlessly complete life's tasks. She shares her personal journey of relinquishing control, choosing instead to trust and obey God, which allowed her to embrace her identity beyond societal roles and accomplishments. Scripture reveals aspects of God that illuminate parts of ourselves and encourages a journey of becoming aware of these divine connections. Through her book "Being Fully Known," Dr Saundra invites us to behold God's character, becoming aware of His presence within us, and belonging in a way that uniquely reflects His image. Stephanie and Dr. Dalton-Smith explore the joy of embracing life's mysteries, moving through cycles represented by fields of suffering, surrendering, stretching, and soaring. These fields reflect the dynamic, non-linear nature of spiritual growth, grounded in God's character rather than worldly achievements. Embracing such cycles and living in obedient surrender will lead to deeper rest and fulfillment. Dr. Dalton-Smith proposes the "abide-act" framework—a cyclical practice involving periods of resting in God's presence, followed by active steps based on what He reveals. This approach invites us to pursue our unique, God-given path without succumbing to societal pressures or predefined identities. This approach allows us to discover God's limitless creativity in crafting our journeys. Through personal anecdotes, Dr. Dalton-Smith exemplifies how past pain and experiences are redeemed to fulfill God's purposes, turning them into sacred work that doesn't feel burdensome, but life-giving instead. Dr Saundra encourages believers to redefine success and fulfillment through a biblical lens, fostering a cycle of beholding, becoming, and belonging that transcends linear progression and celebrates divine rest and purpose. MEET DR SAUNDRA DALTON SMITH Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a board-certified internal medicine physician, an international speaker, and the CEO of Restorasis, a workplace well-being consulting agency. She is also the award-winning author of Set Free to Live Free and Sacred Rest and the host of I Choose My Best Life podcast. Dr. Saundra lives in Alabama with her husband and their two sons. https://www.drdaltonsmith.com/  We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with. Go to gospelspice.com for more, and go especially to gospelspice.com/podcast to enjoy our guests! Interested in our blog? Click here: gospelspice.com/blog Identity in the battle | Ephesians https://www.podcastics.com/episode/74762/link/ Centering on Christ | The Tabernacle experience https://www.podcastics.com/episode/94182/link/ Shades of Red | Against human oppression https://www.podcastics.com/episode/115017/link/ God's glory, our delight  https://www.podcastics.com/episode/126051/link/   Support us on Gospel Spice, PayPal and Venmo!

There is no more relevant exploration than how we awaken to our connection as family, as belonging to this precious web of life. In their talks, Tara and Roshi Joan look at the cause of divides and their healing through wise contemplation, courageous engagement and the power of imagination. Each lead short reflections that help us bring our own hearts and spirit into this sacred work.