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Send us your feedback — we're listeningGalatians 5:22 — The Fruit of the Spirit: An Early Evening Prayer for Peace When the Day Has Been Difficult Themes: Peace · Love · Self-Control Scripture Galatians 5:22 — The Fruit of the Spirit “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness.” Spoken Prayer Father, as evening comes, we look back over the day. Perhaps it has been good. Perhaps it has been difficult. Maybe somebody said something that hurt, a plan went wrong, or the pressure of the day brought out emotions we wish we had handled differently. Lord, meet people in South Korea, Spain, Zimbabwe, Austria, Botswana and the United States. Bring peace to homes where tension has followed people through the door. Bring patience where frustration has taken hold, and kindness where words have become sharp. Jesus, we want Your character to shape us. We do not simply want peace when everything is peaceful; we want the peace of Christ when circumstances are difficult. Holy Spirit, grow Your fruit within us. Where anger needs surrender, give us humility. Where disappointment has become resentment, bring grace. Where we reacted too quickly, help us make things right. Teach us that self-control is not weakness; it is strength submitted to God. Father, let love have more authority in our hearts than irritation. Let kindness become stronger than frustration. Let patience give us room to breathe before we speak. God of Israel, bring Your peace into our homes tonight. Help families listen to one another. Help friends forgive one another. Help us recognise the person behind the behaviour and respond with compassion. Jesus, we place this day into Your hands. We cannot change every conversation that has already happened, but we can surrender our hearts now. Let the Holy Spirit continue His work within us. As this evening settles, let Your peace become deeper, Your love become clearer, and Your character become more visible in us. In Jesus' name, Amen. Gentle pause before the 8:00 p.m. prayer. Blessing May the Holy Spirit fill your home with peace tonight, soften difficult conversations, and grow the character of Christ within you. About This Prayer An early evening prayer for peace after a difficult day. Galatians 5:22 directs our attention towards the fruit the Holy Spirit produces within a life surrendered to God. Early evening prayer for peace; prayer after a difficult day; prayer for anger and frustration; Christian prayer for patience; prayer for peaceful relationships; prayer for self-control. evening prayer, peace, love, patience, self-control, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Christian prayer, difficult day, DailyPrayer evening, peace, love, patience, self-control, Holy Spirit, Jesus, prayer, faith, DailyPrayer Support the Ministry — Buy Us a Coffee If these daily prayers are helping you, please consider supporting the ministry or sowing a seed into this work. You can buy us a coffee and help us continue creating prayer for people around the world.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper is now reaching people across 189 countries and territories and 3,845 cities worldwide, with an incredible 114,274 downloads since launch.Through Daily Prayer and the Global Blend Radio network, biblical prayer, Scripture, encouragement and Christian teaching continue to reach people across the nations every day.Daily Prayer is a listener-supported ministry, and your support helps us continue recording, hosting and broadcasting these prayers while keeping them freely available to anyone who needs encouragement, hope or a moment with God.If Daily Prayer has encouraged you, strengthened your faith or helped you through a difficult season, you can support the ministry with any amount you choose. There is no fixed donation — every contribution, whether one-off or regular, helps us continue sharing prayer and biblical encouragement around the world.You can support the ministry through:Global Blend Radio:https://globalblendradio.com/Buy Me a Coffee – Reverend Ben Cooper:https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperFor daily prayers, biblical encouragement, live broadcasts and to submit a prayer request, visit:DailyPrayer.ukhttps://dailyprayer.uk/Together, we can continue keepi...

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In this episode, Sari Botton discusses how to start a new chapter when you think it's too late and explains what happens when the life you expected stops making sense. At 54, writer and editor Sari Botton struggled to get interviews for jobs she was qualified for and feared her career was over. Now, at 60, she's doing some of her most fulfilling work. In this episode, Sari and Eric talk about the realities of getting older, how to tell what deserves acceptance and what's worth pushing back against, and why an unexpected crossroads can still lead somewhere good. ⁠Free Guide: Outsmart the Hidden Saboteurs of Self-Control.⁠ What's been holding you back lately? In this free guide, Eric shares the six common saboteurs that quietly derail our best intentions—like autopilot behavior, self-doubt, and emotional escapism—and offers practical strategies to help you regain control and move forward. Download your free copy at ⁠oneyoufeed.net/ebook.⁠ Key Takeaways: Getting older can bring loss and new possibilities at the same time. You can accept changes in your body without accepting someone else's limits on your life. A career setback may close one path while giving you room to create another. Rejection is part of pursuing creative work, but it can also be a reason to refine your approach. Taking one step can reveal options you couldn't see from where you stood. You don't have to have yourself completely figured out to begin again. For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now! Order your copy today! If you enjoyed this conversation with Sari Botton, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Midlife Reinvention: How to Create Your Own Script for What Comes Next | Allison Aubrey The Midlife Makeover: Redefining Success and Happiness After 40 with Chip Conley Life Transitions with Bruce Feiler Successful Aging with Alan Castel This episode is sponsored by: ⁠Ka'Chava ⁠is your daily all-in-one shake, with protein, fiber, greens, superfoods, vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, probiotics, and more. Go to⁠ KaChava.com ⁠and use code FEED for 15% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Taking care of your health just got easier – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠start here with Zocdoc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/feed.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this message, Pastor Mandy explains how living a self-controlled life in accordance with the Word of God can bring freedom and breakthrough to believers.

Are you ready for self-control?In this men's breakout session at the Milwaukee Avenue Church of Christ in Lubbock, Texas, Noah [Last Name] starts by asking the room what real men do: hunting, deep-sea fishing, working on cars, chopping wood. Then he turns to Proverbs, where the strongest man isn't the one who conquers a city but the one who rules his own spirit.This is an interactive class, and the men in the room help build out what self-control is, where we need it, and what it takes.In this session:- A man without self-control is a conquered city; a man with it is mightier than the conqueror (Proverbs 25:28; 16:32)- There's no area of life where self-control isn't needed- Self-control is productive, not just preventive: Jesus chose the cross- Self-control is about making the choice, not just making the right choice- The prerequisites: knowledge, a greater goal, practice, diligence, trust in God, and humility (1 Corinthians 9:24–27; 10:1–12)- Self-control is a choice, and self-control is submission: "Blessed are the meek"Part of our "Are You Ready?" weekend series.0:00 What do real men do?4:40 A city with broken walls (Proverbs 25:28)5:58 Better than the one who takes a city (Proverbs 16:32)8:24 Where do we need self-control?19:56 Self-control is productive, not just preventive34:36 The prerequisites of self-control42:43 Lessons from 1 Corinthians 955:03 Humility, choice, and submission

In this episode, Diane Shiffer, author of The Smallest of Joys, discusses how to find joy even when life is hard. She shares how small moments of beauty have helped her navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and uncertainty, and why joy and heartbreak don't have to cancel each other out. Diane also explains her simple “sit and stare” practice, the freedom of accepting a seven-out-of-ten life, and how changing what we pay attention to can change the way we experience our lives. Free Guide: Outsmart the Hidden Saboteurs of Self-Control. What's been holding you back lately? In this free guide, Eric shares the six common saboteurs that quietly derail our best intentions—like autopilot behavior, self-doubt, and emotional escapism—and offers practical strategies to help you regain control and move forward. Download your free copy at oneyoufeed.net/ebook. Key Takeaways: How to recognize and preserve the small moments that bring you joy Why pain and beauty can exist at the same time without diminishing each other How the simple “sit and stare” practice can create moments of calm during a stressful day Why accepting a seven-out-of-ten life can lead to greater contentment How to discover what genuinely lifts you instead of relying on what should make you happy Why self-kindness is often more effective than self-criticism when trying to make lasting changes How shifting your attention can help you experience more beauty without denying life's difficulties For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now! Order your copy today! If you enjoyed this conversation with Diane Shiffer, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Embracing the Messiness of Life: Finding Joy in Everyday Moments with Ross Gay How to Turn Life's Pain into a Path of Meaning and Joy with Danielle LaPorte Finding Hope When Life Isn't Okay and the Power of Micro Joys with Cyndie Spiegel This episode is sponsored by: Ka'Chava is your daily all-in-one shake, with protein, fiber, greens, superfoods, vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, probiotics, and more. Go to KaChava.com and use code FEED for 15% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Taking care of your health just got easier – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠start here with Zocdoc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/feed.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 5D Academy with Zarathustra explores universal wisdom to foster total freedom from suffering in all areas of your life; health, wealth, love, and self.Each Academy podcast contains valuable insights and takeaways to become the best version of yourself and create an authentic, fulfilling life. Zarathustra transmits 5th Dimensional Quantum frequencies in each episode with transformational tools while discussing different topics to help you maintain this new frequency in your daily life.Zarathustra has created a practical system of transmitting the truth to his audience allowing transformation and freedom from suffering. Spiritual development requires an open heart. It is virtually impossible for a seeker to advance to higher consciousness if they don't love themselves. The belief system which has been ingrained in our cellular memory from childhood that we are not good enough results in a conditioned mind. The conditioned mind holds the false belief that there is something missing in our lives, that we are incomplete, that we need to gain something in order to become happy and whole, which is not true. After a life time of searching, Zarathustra has blended a practical system of Eastern and Western methods and techniques to help the Academy members to free themselves from anxiety, negative thoughts, lack of self-love and self-acceptance and destructive emotional patterns through a systematic way to raise your vibration to 5D Vibrational Frequency, which enables you to live a vibrant life of freedom and happiness.The Key Elements To Freedom:Zarathustra recognizes continuity and consistency are the key elements to freedom. In order to help you achieve your spiritual goals, it's best to have a highly effective spiritual practice, free of dogmas, false beliefs and superstition that helps you raise your vibration to 5D Vibrational Frequency as well as the ability to maintain this newly found higher level of consciousness. This translates to a life filled with inner peace, self-love and happiness which is the goal of every spiritual seeker.New knowledge and benefits are gained with each replay. Scroll down for a record of all 5D Academy podcasts and for more information about Zarathustra's 5th Dimensional Academy of Higher Consciousness, Upcoming Events, Workshops or 5th Dimensional Quantum Healing & Awareness Training Programs, please visit: www.Zarathustra.TVWARNING: The 5D Academy transformational process is highly effective and very intense. You may find it severely challenging as old patterns shift. Working with Zarathustra requires absolute ownership and personal accountability. If you are mentally unstable, weak, tend to blame others, and/or are unwilling/unable to take personal responsibility please do NOT proceed.Zarathustra is not a doctor and makes no medical claims. Nothing Zarathustra or any agents/employees of 5th Dimensional Quantum Awareness communicates should be construed as medical or psychological advice of any kind. Please see a health professional for all medical assessments & treatments. By viewing this statement and using any products, services or information contained herein, you agree to our Disclaimer and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Zarathustra, 5th Dimensional Quantum Healing & Awareness and any employees/agents of the Company of any liabilities.Website: www.zarathustra.tv/Facebook: www.facebook.com/zarathustra5d/Instagram: www.instagram.com/zarathustra5d/YouTube: www.youtube.com/zarathustra5dTwitter: www.twitter.com/Zarathustra5d

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The Buddha's half-brother Venerable Nanda was the foremost bhikkhu disciple in terms of sense restraint. He was attractive, handsome, strong and had a natural inclination to intense sensual desire, which caused him major struggles in the beginning of his monk's life. He overcame his difficulties through: Sense Restraint (Indriya Saṃvara) Knowing the right amount when eating (Bhojanasmiṃ Mattaññutā) Dedication to Wakefulness (Jāgariyaṃ Anuyutta) Mindfulness and Clear Comprehension (Sati Sampajañña)Anguttara Nikāya / Numerical Discourse, Eights, No 9 'Nanda Sutta' See also: Saṃyutta Nikāya / Collected Discourses 21.8 'Nanda Sutta'Udāna / Inspired Exclamations No 22 'Nanda Sutta'Dhammagiri Forest Hermitage:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/news⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our email Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pics: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.dhammagiri.net/photo-albums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Youtube Channel:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dhammatalksatdhammagiri8724#buddhism #senses #mindfulness #dhammatalk #selfcontrol #selfdiscipline

The most countercultural thing you can do is to bear fruit and be: faithful, humble and disciplined. Our culture is built around instant gratification and disposable products. If I don't like it, I replace it. But the Holy Spirit produces something different: faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are not weaknesses, they are signs of true strength.

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Self-control is something we all seem to want more of. But have you ever considered that this desirable trait isn't just about you? Coach Alex Leyva takes the “self” out of self-control to reveal how powerfully it can reflect God in your life!As our thank-you for your partnership, when you give this month, we'll send you Discovering a Living Faith, an insightful and practical study of the book of James.Explore James with Pastor Bryan Clark—insightful and practical guidance.Thank you for supporting the mission of Christ.*Available only to residents of the US.

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Abide: Staying Connected to Jesus with Jeannie Cunnion – John 15In Episode 152 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane welcome back author and Bible teacher Jeannie Cunnion for a powerful conversation about one of the central invitations of John 15: Abide in Me.What does it actually look like to abide in Jesus—not just during quiet time or Bible study, but in the middle of busy schedules, difficult seasons, relationships, parenting, work, and everyday life?Together, Jamie, Jane, and Jeannie explore the difference between striving for God and staying connected to God. They unpack Jesus' picture of the Vine and the branches, why fruit is the result of abiding rather than performing, and how we can recognize when we've begun trying to produce in our own strength.They also talk honestly about pruning, surrender, intimacy with Jesus, and learning to remain in His love when God seems to be cutting away things we thought we needed.John 15 reminds us that Jesus isn't asking us to manufacture more fruit. He's inviting us to stay close to the Vine.If you've been tired from striving, questioning a season of pruning, or simply longing for deeper intimacy with Jesus, pull up a chair. This conversation is an invitation to stop performing—and start abiding.Reflection Question: Am I trying to produce fruit for Jesus—or am I staying close enough to Him that fruit becomes the natural result?____________________________________Connect with Jeannie Cunnion:Website: https://www.jeanniecunnion.com/____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams____________________________________ Get Jamie's Newest Book:Living Loved: An 8-week Journey to Living Fully Loved

In today's episode, Louis and Mary wrap up their series on the fruit of the Spirit by talking all about self-control!

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When we don't have boundaries, the things we were meant to control will eventually control us. In this message, Pastor Eric Robertson shares how we can draw close to God and develop our own digital rule of life. Technology has provided many benefits to the world, but have those benefits reached the point of diminishing returns?Do you feel more anxious than you ever have? Do you feel overexposed? Like too many people you don't really know, know more about you than those who live in your own home?What we are missing is a plan.Romans 12:2 -"Do not be conformed to this world/age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind."Boundaries and order are important in the Bible. Not because God is trying to make life less fun or enjoyable, but because its the boundaries that protect the enjoyment.When we fail to have boundaries, the things we were meant to rule over, will ultimately rule over us.A rule of life is an intentional pattern of practices and boundaries that structure how you spend your attention, affections, and actions.A digital rule of life is a plan for your technology.Your system is perfectly designed to get the results you are getting.How to Create a Digital Rule of Life1. Start with a Digital Detox (Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport) Put aside a 30-day Period during which you will take a break from optional technologies in your life.2. Be SpecificAsk yourself what technologies will I use, when will I use them, for how long will I use them, what kind of person will I become if I continue to use them?3. Be RealisticWe can convince ourselves of many things, but we should never convince ourself that something that is actively harming our relationship with God and with others is too convenient to give up.Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport pg. 654. Be FlexibleOur seasons of life change and so should our rule. There may be digital media or technology that serves us for a season but no longer does, so purge it. Ask God to help create new boundaries or adjust old ones.When we have godly boundaries around our digital media, we can allow God to use it as a tool to make our lives more fulfilling and vibrant, instead of comparing our lives to others on a screen.Screens are here to stay. If that is true, Christians must live differently and provide the world a model for self control.1 Corinthians 6: 12"I have the right to do anything," you say—but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"—but I will not be mastered by anything.Is your digital media use forming you into the image of Jesus?

Pastor Tom Watson - Sermon recorded live on 13/09/2026 at Aspire Church Manchester UK. For more information visit our website

Mike concludes our series looking at how the purpose of self-control isn't simply to stop us doing unhelpful things but to create the space in us for the character of Jesus to emerge.

What if sin is simpler than we make it? In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach get to the root issue beneath every destructive choice: selfishness. From the Garden of Eden to the decisions men make every day, sin begins when the question shifts from “What did God say?” to “What could this do for me?” That small turn of the heart can distort a man's view of God, damage his relationships, and make everything under his leadership harder.This conversation exposes three lies selfishness uses to pull Christian men off mission: “I deserve this,” “It won't hurt anyone,” and “I need this.” Each one sounds reasonable in the moment, but each one places self above truth. Entitlement tells a man he is owed comfort, reward, respect, or pleasure. Autonomy convinces him his choices happen in a vacuum. Fear tells him he has to take control because obedience might cost too much. But faith requires a man to deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Jesus even when pain, desire, or fear are screaming for authority.Biblical masculinity is not built by letting appetite, comfort, or self-protection lead. It is built when men learn to recognize the tactics of selfishness and choose purpose over pleasure, mission over emotion, and obedience over control. Every compromise sows a seed, and every seed eventually produces a harvest. This episode is a direct challenge to examine the small thoughts that seem harmless, confront the selfishness hiding beneath them, and live with the discipline, wisdom, and maturity God requires.Check out VITL Peptides by clicking hereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

From the Archive: Fruit of the SpiritEquipping and encouraging you this summerRach and Amy wrap up our Fruits of the Spirit series with a raw, inspiring conversation on SELF-CONTROL! How can we cultivate inner strength? What gets in the way? Join in on the final conversation of this series!Honest, warm and rooted in scripture. Sign up for our free summer journalling prompts - https://wispy-band-10288.myflodesk.com/fruitConference Tickets — theorchardwomen.comGive to the Orchard — theorchardwomen.com/giveInstagram — /theorchardwomenWebsite — theorchardwomen.com

The Last Days Transformation of Humanity: Paul's Warning in 2 Timothy 3 | KIB 548 Kingdom Intelligence Briefing DESCRIPTION THE LAST DAYS TRANSFORMATION OF HUMANITY Kingdom Intelligence Briefing — Episode 548 What happens to humanity when God is removed from the center, biblical restraint is rejected, and SELF takes the throne? In 2 Timothy 3:1–9, the Apostle Paul gives one of Scripture's most sobering descriptions of humanity in the last days. Paul warns that "times of difficulty" will come. But what makes those times dangerous? PEOPLE. The dangerous character of the times emerges from the increasingly dangerous character of humanity. In KIB 548, Dr. Michael Lake and Mary Lou Lake examine Paul's warning and trace a downward progression beginning with one foundational disorder: ·      "People will be lovers of self." — 2 Timothy 3:2 ·      Once SELF becomes supreme, everything else begins to shift. ·      Truth becomes: "What is true for me?" ·      Morality becomes: "What feels right to me?" ·      Identity becomes: "What do I believe myself to be?" ·      Religion becomes: "What can God do for me?" ·      Worship becomes: "How does this make me feel?" ·      Humanity gradually replaces God as its own reference point. Dr. Lake describes this as an "anthropological inversion"—God, others, and self are replaced by self, personal desires, and God only when He is useful. The result is precisely the progression Paul describes: ·      Lovers of self. ·      Lovers of money. ·      Proud. ·      Arrogant. ·      Abusive. ·      Ungrateful. ·      Unholy. ·      Heartless. ·      Unappeasable. ·      Slanderous. ·      Without self-control. ·      Brutal. ·      Not loving good. ·      Treacherous. ·      Reckless. ·      Swollen with conceit. ·      Lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God. And then comes perhaps the most disturbing warning of all: "Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power." — 2 Timothy 3:5 Paul is not merely describing secular wickedness. He warns that rebellion can eventually CLOTHE ITSELF IN RELIGIOUS LANGUAGE. ·      Christian vocabulary without biblical obedience. ·      Worship without holiness. ·      Church attendance without discipleship. ·      Spiritual experiences without discernment. ·      Grace without repentance. ·      Faith without faithfulness. ·      Religious identity without transformation. This is RELIGION WITHOUT POWER. The episode also examines the significance of Jannes and Jambres in 2 Timothy 3:8, spiritual deception, counterfeit supernatural manifestations, the loss of self-control, increasing brutality, slander and accusation, the weakening of moral restraint, and the spiritual warfare believers may increasingly encounter in the days ahead. Paul's reference to Jannes and Jambres connects to the possibility of intensified occult counterfeits as the last days progress. Yet KIB 548 does not end with darkness. As humanity moves increasingly toward the exaltation of self, God is preparing a people who move in the opposite direction. The world becomes increasingly self-centered. | The remnant becomes increasingly Christ-centered. The world rejects holiness. | The remnant pursues holiness. The world abandons truth. | The remnant stands upon the Word. The world loses self-control. | The Holy Spirit produces self-control within God's people. The world conforms increasingly to rebellion. | The remnant is conformed increasingly to the image of Christ. The coming contrast may become unmistakable: ·      THIS IS LIFE WITHOUT GOD. ·      THIS IS LIFE WITH GOD. NOW CHOOSE. Dr. Lake's closing exhortation is urgent: when believers see 2 Timothy 3:1–9 unfolding around them, it is time to take God seriously and determine to follow biblical truth even when the surrounding culture abandons it. SPIRITUAL WARFARE IN THE DAYS AHEAD This episode also warns believers that the spiritual battle may become increasingly visible. ·      The answer is not fear. ·      The answer is preparation. ·      Learn the Word. ·      Develop discernment. ·      Understand your authority in Christ. ·      Practice obedience now. ·      Pursue holiness now. ·      Learn biblical spiritual warfare now. Do not wait until the battle becomes intense to discover what Scripture teaches about standing against the kingdom of darkness. As the episode emphasizes, believers were "birthed in the battlefield." Learning obedience to Christ now prepares God's people for increasing spiritual conflict later. KEY SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED ·      2 Timothy 3:1–9 ·      Matthew 24:3–8 ·      Matthew 8:28 ·      Genesis 3:5 ·      Genesis 6:5 ·      Isaiah 5:20 ·      Revelation 12:10 ·      Galatians 5:22–23 ·      Daniel 11:32 The core passage throughout the teaching is 2 Timothy 3:1–9, which the episode uses to contrast Paul's description of dangerous last-days humanity with the character God desires to develop within the remnant. YOUTUBE CHAPTERS / TIMELINE 00:00 — Biblical Life TV: Empowering the Remnant 01:31 — Welcome to KIB 548 02:00 — Current Conditions, Prayer & Spiritual Preparedness 03:00 — An Attack on Rabbi Jonathan Cahn 05:00 — Demonic Manifestations & Increasing Spiritual Conflict 07:20 — 2 Timothy 3:1–9: Paul's Warning About the Last Days 09:04 — Jannes and Jambres & Counterfeit Occult Power 09:40 — Matthew 24 and Jesus' Last-Days Warning 11:00 — The Days of Noah & the Increase of Evil 12:14 — Religion That Contradicts the Word of God 14:20 — Moral Corruption With a Religious Appearance 15:00 — Divine Healing Versus Counterfeit Spiritual Power 17:24 — God Is Perfecting His People 18:32 — What Does "Times of Difficulty" Really Mean? 19:52 — Dangerous Times Are Produced by Dangerous People 21:44 — Lovers of Self: The Foundational Last-Days Disorder 24:39 — When Christianity Becomes About SELF 25:46 — The Great Commission & the Authority of Biblical Truth 26:33 — "My Truth" Versus God's Truth 27:39 — When Worship Becomes About Feelings 28:51 — Genesis 3:5: The Ancient Temptation to Become Like God 29:13 — AI, the Singularity & Humanity's Search for Godhood 30:00 — The Three Corrupt Loves: Self, Money & Pleasure 31:12 — Christ Versus Antichrist: The Battle of Allegiance 33:23 — God Will Manifest Himself Through a Submitted People 34:00 — Pride, Arrogance & the Devaluation of Human Life 36:57 — Preparing a Culture for the Antichrist 39:32 — "Unholy": When Sacred Things Become Common 40:00 — Isaiah 5:20: Calling Evil Good and Good Evil 41:00 — "Heartless": The Loss of Natural Affection 45:16 — The Progressive Dehumanization of Humanity 49:20 — "Unappeasable": Refusing Reconciliation 50:00 — "Slanderous": When Humanity Imitates the Accuser 52:27 — Discernment Versus Slander in Christian Ministry 53:35 — Without Self-Control 54:00 — The Fruit of the Spirit Versus Flesh-Governed Humanity 56:57 — Spiritual Bondage & the Loss of Self-Control 58:37 — Religion Without Power 59:00 — Christian Vocabulary Without Biblical Obedience 1:00:00 — Worship Without Holiness & Grace Without Repentance 1:00:51 — The Downward Spiral of Last-Days Humanity 1:02:00 — Humanity Moving From God's Image Toward Self-Exaltation 1:03:19 — The Remnant Must Become Serious With God 1:04:19 — Why Spiritual Warfare Cannot Be Ignored 1:04:49 — God Is Calling His People to Holiness 1:06:03 — Humanity Was Birthed in a Battlefield 1:07:12 — Learn Your Authority and Obedience Before the Battle Intensifies 1:10:24 — Final Encouragement & KIB Study Notes 1:10:47 — Biblical Life TV Partner Message CALL TO ACTION We are watching many of the conditions described in 2 Timothy 3:1–9 emerge around us. But the believer's assignment is not to become consumed with darkness. It is to become increasingly conformed to Jesus Christ. If the culture abandons truth—we stand for truth. If the culture rejects holiness—we pursue holiness. If the culture enthrones self—we enthrone Christ. If the world becomes increasingly governed by the flesh—we become increasingly governed by the Holy Spirit. Now is the time to GO DEEP IN THE WORD and GO DEEP IN GOD. If this episode has strengthened and challenged you, please LIKE this video, SUBSCRIBE to Biblical Life TV, and SHARE KIB 548 with believers who need to understand the spiritual significance of 2 Timothy 3. PARTNER WITH BIBLICAL LIFE TV Kingdom Intelligence Briefing and Biblical Life TV are made possible through the prayers and faithful financial support of our friends and partners around the world. The program specifically identifies its partners as making this teaching possible and asks viewers to prayerfully consider supporting the ministry. 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Keith shares his experience in the importance of living a life of self-control.

This Sunday, we're throwing a party—a back-to-school bash cheering on students and teachers! And we're finishing our "Way to Be" series with that final quality of the good life: self-control. What if the path to self-control involved less self? What if the path to a better you had a powerful guide that made better decisions possible? That's the final piece to our story about the way to be.   First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you! Do you have any prayer request? Send us a message.  Connect with Us:

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Self-control can feel like a matter of willpower—trying harder, doing better, or simply saying no. But biblical self-control isn't something we have to produce on our own. As we wrap up our Nine series, Pastor Josh looks at the life of Joseph and how the Holy Spirit develops restraint in our thoughts, desires, words, and actions. We'll see how staying connected to God, setting wise boundaries, and leaning on others can help us grow in self-control.

Join us for our final week looking at the Fruit of the Spirit.  This week we look at the fruit of self-control.

This episode is a replay from The Existential Stoic library. Enjoy! Is life difficult? Do you struggle or lose a lot? Do you want to win more? In this episode, Danny and Randy discuss tips for how to not suck at life? Subscribe to ESP's YouTube Channel! Thanks for listening!  Do you have a question you want answered in a future episode? If so, send your question to: existentialstoic@protonmail.com

Don't be a weak-minded fish. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible. Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

While the podcast team is taking a Radical Sabbatical, Kim is interviewing authors of the books that have had a big impact on her in the past two years.  In this episode, Kim Scott speaks with Angela Duckworth. Her first book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, is a #1 New York Times bestseller. Her second book is Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best. In this conversation, Kim interviews Angela about her new book, 'Situated.' They explore a deceptively simple three-box model that explains all of human behavior. Angela emphasizes the power of environment in shaping our thoughts and leading us to–or away from–the results we want. She and Kim discuss the limitations of willpower. Angela describes the two key ingredients of a good situation: challenge and support. Kim and Angela explore why it is important to seek managers and peers who both challenge and support us. They discuss the importance of feedback and why Ruinous Empathy is so damaging to both personal and professional growth. If you're looking for one thing you can control to get better situated, Angela shares some practical advice on curating your personal space to foster positive habits and growth. Guest Background: Prof. Angela Duckworth, PhD, is the Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and faculty co-director of the Penn-Wharton Behavior Change for Good Initiative.  Prior to her career in research, Angela founded an academic enrichment program for low-income children that was profiled as a Harvard Kennedy School case study and today serves hundreds of students each year. She has also been a McKinsey management consultant and a math and science teacher at public schools in New York City, San Francisco, and Philadelphia. Angela co-founded Character Lab, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing scientific insights that help children thrive. Angela completed her undergraduate degree in Advanced Studies Neurobiology at Harvard, graduating magna cum laude. With the support of a Marshall Scholarship, she completed an MSc with Distinction in Neuroscience from Oxford University. She completed her PhD in Psychology as a National Science Foundation Graduate Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. Angela's TED talk is among the most viewed of all time. CHAPTERS (00:00) Introduction to Radical Sabbatical and Angela Duckworth's New Book (03:23) The Snorkeling Incident: A Metaphor for Situational Awareness (05:58) Finding Your Best Situations: The Power of Environment (08:31) The Three Boxes Model: Understanding Behavior and Thoughts (11:13) The Role of Situations in Shaping Our Thoughts (14:16) Changing Your Situation vs. Changing Your Thoughts (17:10) The Limitations of Willpower and Self-Control (20:13) The Quest for Control: Understanding Human Nature (23:15) Creating Supportive and Challenging Situations (27:11) Understanding Radical Candor (32:56) Navigating Ruinous Empathy (33:19) The Dilemma of Short-Term Comfort vs Long-Term Growth (34:30) Feeding the Good Wolf: A Metaphor for Growth (36:40) Economic Disparities and Their Impact (39:23) Agency and the Power of Choice (43:09) Curating Your Personal Space for Better Outcomes Connect with the Radical Candor team: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control (Rev. Ashley Tringale)Week 90Support the show

Episode Summary:In this final message from the Fruit of the Spirit series, we look at self-control through the lens of grace, trust, and the work of the Holy Spirit. Galatians 5 reminds us that self-control is not something we manufacture in our own strength; it is fruit the Spirit produces in us as we submit our will to God. This episode shows how Spirit-led self-control gives us victory over fear, flesh, and failure, freeing us from striving and teaching us to carry what Jesus has already produced.Main Scripture:• Galatians 5:22-23• 2 Timothy 1:7• Titus 2:11-12• Romans 6:14• Matthew 16:26• John 15:5, 8Big Idea:Self-control is not you controlling yourself; self-control means God controls self.In This Episode:• Self-control starts with the right source: worldly self-control depends on your limited ability, but godly self-control flows from the unlimited power of the Holy Spirit.• Walking in the Spirit requires the submission of our will, like handing the remote control of our lives back to God and trusting Him to lead.• Spirit-led self-control gives us victory over fear by teaching us to take every thought captive and answer fear with the finished work of Jesus.• Grace gives us victory over flesh by teaching us to say no to ungodliness, not only obvious sin, but also good things God has not asked us to do.• Self-control gives us victory over failure because we are not called to produce fruit for God; we are called to bear what He produces in us.Reflection Questions:• Where have I been trying to control myself in my own strength instead of trusting the Holy Spirit?• What fearful thought have I allowed to take me captive?• What truth from Jesus needs to answer the “what if” in my mind?• What good thing may not be a God thing in this season?• What do I need to say no to so I can say yes to what God is asking me to do?• Am I trying to produce fruit for God, or am I trusting Him and bearing what He produces?Next Steps:• Read Galatians 5:22-23 and John 15 this week, asking the Holy Spirit to show you the difference between producing fruit and bearing fruit.• Give the Holy Spirit the remote in one specific area where you have been trying to stay in control.• Take one fearful thought captive and answer it with the truth of what Jesus has already finished.• Practice saying no to one thing that is keeping you from saying yes to God.• Speak what God says about you: “I have self-control because the Spirit of God lives in me.”• Rest in this truth: the battle is not yours; it belongs to the Lord.Closing Line:Listen in, share this message with someone who needs encouragement, and subscribe so you can keep growing in the truth of the Gospel.

Fruit of the Spirit: Self Control (Rev. Ashley Tringale)Week 9Support the show

For nine weeks, we've explored what it means to live the "good life"—not by accumulating more, but by becoming more like Jesus. In our final message of the series, we tackle the fruit of the Spirit self-control. Our culture tells us to follow every impulse and never say no to our desires. When we do try to change, we rely on "white-knuckle" willpower, which always eventually fails. But biblical self-control isn't about trying harder to manage your behavior; it's about surrendering your life to the Holy Spirit. Today, we'll discover how true freedom isn't found in doing whatever we want, but in yielding to the One who knows what we truly need.

In this episode, Pádraig Ó Tuama explores how to find wisdom in the things you're struggling with by looking more closely at the emotions, desires, and stories beneath our experiences. He and Eric discuss why fear and anger often point to deeper needs, how to stay present with difficult emotions without becoming consumed by them, and why some lessons simply can't be rushed. Pádraig also shares insights on belonging, the stories that shape our identities, and what healthy communities can teach us about questioning our beliefs. Along the way, they explore poetry, prayer, desire, and how paying closer attention to what's happening within and around us can help us meet life with greater curiosity and openness. Free Guide: Outsmart the Hidden Saboteurs of Self-Control. What's been holding you back lately? In this free guide, Eric shares the six common saboteurs that quietly derail our best intentions—like autopilot behavior, self-doubt, and emotional escapism—and offers practical strategies to help you regain control and move forward. Download your free copy at ⁠oneyoufeed.net/ebook.⁠ Key Takeaways: Look beneath fear, anger, and hatred to understand the deeper needs driving them. Why belonging can sometimes reinforce conflict and polarization. Learn to stay with difficult emotions without becoming consumed by them. Some forms of wisdom can only come with time—and can't be rushed. Question the stories and beliefs that shape your identity and sense of belonging. Pay attention to what your circumstances are asking of you instead of wishing you were somewhere else. Healthy communities make room for disagreement, criticism, and complicated stories. Explore what your desires reveal about you—and why getting what you want doesn't necessarily end the wanting. For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠! ⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life⁠ is available now! Order your copy today! If you enjoyed this conversation with Pádraig Ó Tuama, check out these other episodes: How to Embrace Life's Paradoxes with Rosemerry Wahtola-Trommer How to Live the Questions of Life with Krista Tippett 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. ⁠⁠⁠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.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Struggling with self-control, emotional eating, lack of discipline, or breaking unhealthy habits? In this episode of Conquer the Day, Lindsey Pickowicz explains how to build self-control, improve follow-through, and create lasting behavior change without relying on willpower alone. You'll learn... ✅ Why burnout makes it harder to resist cravings and emotional reactions ✅ How to recondition your habits in the moment ✅ How to strengthen the connection between self-discipline, self-respect, and keeping promises to yourself. Whether you're trying to stop overeating, reduce alcohol, manage stress, control emotional reactions, or become more consistent with your health and fitness goals, this simple framework will help you break destructive patterns and build habits that support the fit, healthy leader you want to become. HIGHLIGHTS:

In this episode, David Gandelman explores how to tell the difference between intuition and anxiety and why learning to trust your inner voice requires more than simply “going with your gut.” David discusses how fear, desire, and resistance can masquerade as intuition, and why genuine intuition is something we develop through practice. He also explores how meditation can help us reclaim energy lost to rumination and worry, the tension between comfort and growth, and why acceptance isn't a switch we flip but a process of working through what's actually here. Free Guide: Outsmart the Hidden Saboteurs of Self-Control. What's been holding you back lately? In this free guide, Eric shares the six common saboteurs that quietly derail our best intentions—like autopilot behavior, self-doubt, and emotional escapism—and offers practical strategies to help you regain control and move forward. Download your free copy at oneyoufeed.net/ebook. Key Takeaways: Why negative thoughts can be so seductive—and how meditation helps us stop feeding them How chasing pleasure and avoiding discomfort can actually increase suffering Using playfulness and perspective to loosen our grip on the stories we tell ourselves How rumination, worry, and unresolved experiences drain our energy The practice of “calling your energy back” to the present moment Why fear, desire, and resistance can easily be mistaken for intuition Why David believes intuition is earned and strengthened through practice How to work with the difficult question of what to accept and what to change Why acceptance happens layer by layer rather than all at once Building the inner resilience to experience the full range of being human For full show notes, ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠! Why negative thoughts can be so seductive—and how meditation helps us stop feeding them How chasing pleasure and avoiding discomfort can actually increase suffering Using playfulness and perspective to loosen our grip on the stories we tell ourselves How rumination, worry, and unresolved experiences drain our energy The practice of “calling your energy back” to the present moment Why fear, desire, and resistance can easily be mistaken for intuition Why David believes intuition is earned and strengthened through practice How to work with the difficult question of what to accept and what to change Why acceptance happens layer by layer rather than all at once Building the inner resilience to experience the full range of being human How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life is available now! Order your copy today! 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. ⁠⁠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.⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

## Episode Summary   When free time finally opens up, where does your heart go by default? In this episode, Ryan Swanson opens Philippians 2 and challenges us to exchange self-serving patterns for the humble, intentional service modeled by Christ. Ask God who you can serve this week, and let the mind of Christ reshape what you reach for first.   ## Topics Discussed   - The default patterns that emerge when no urgent demand controls our time - Ryan's guitar habit as a revealing picture of a personal default - Philippians 2:3–11 and the mind of Christ - Moving from selfish routines to intentional service - Helping an older neighbor carry groceries and praying with her - Serving someone in the next block of free time   ## Key Takeaways   - What we reach for in unguarded moments often reveals what has our heart. - Christ's humility calls believers to look beyond their own interests. - Real change begins by identifying self-serving defaults and yielding them to God. - Intentional service can turn ordinary free time into an opportunity to point someone to Jesus. - Ask God for one person to serve this week, then act on the answer. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

THE FINAL EPISODE IN OUR FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT SERIES! We made it!! In this episode, we explore self-control as a fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22–23. Self-control isn't simply about trying harder or suppressing our desires—it's about allowing the Holy Spirit to shape our thoughts, choices, words, emotions, and actions. We'll talk about what biblical self-control looks like in everyday life, why it can be difficult, and how walking with the Spirit helps us respond with wisdom instead of being ruled by our impulses. In this episode, we discuss: What Galatians 5:22–23 teaches about self-control The difference between willpower and Spirit-led self-control How self-control impacts our words, emotions, relationships, and decisions Practical ways to grow in self-control Why surrender to God is at the heart of true self-control Key Scripture:“...the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” — Galatians 5:22–23 Takeaway:Self-control isn't about becoming strong enough to handle everything on our own. It's about becoming surrendered enough to let the Holy Spirit lead us. Hope this helped y'all!! Buy my book ⁠Becoming Happy and Health⁠y