Podcasts about Selfishness

Tools to battle Satan's attacks on relationships on the next LEADING THE WAY with Dr. Michael Youssef. Hear biblical words of warning about Selfishness that can and will destroy relationships at all levels! (Philippians 2) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Date: 03/11/26Speaker: Jacob HolbertTitle: Evening Service (Respectable Sins: The Remedy for Selfishness)Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

We are quick to label selfish or defensive behavior as "narcissism," but what if the issue runs deeper than personality? In this episode, we explore how disordered desires, our need for control, comfort, or validation, shape the way we relate to others and quietly erode connection. This conversation unpacks the difference between healthy self-awareness and self-absorption, why freedom begins when we stop defending ourselves, and how real change doesn't come from trying harder—but from surrendering deeper. You'll be challenged to look beneath behavior and consider what your heart is truly after. If you're tired of surface-level fixes and ready for lasting transformation, this episode invites you to step out of self-protection and into humility, empathy, and freedom. Episode Takeaways: What we often label as narcissism or selfishness is rooted deeper than personality. It flows from disordered desires and a heart that wants control, comfort, or validation more than connection. Healthy self-awareness leads to growth, humility, and empathy. Self-absorption does the opposite , it narrows our world until everything revolves around us and what we want. Freedom starts when we stop defending ourselves. Change doesn't come from trying harder, but surrendering deeper.   Quotes from this Episode: "Selfishness doesn't start with what we do — it starts with what we want most." "Narcissism isn't always loud or arrogant; sometimes it's quiet, defensive, and deeply fragile." "You can't out-behave a heart problem — transformation always starts inside." "The more we focus on protecting ourselves, the less capable we are of loving others." "Growth happens when we stop asking, 'How does this affect me?' and start asking, 'How did this affect you?'" "Humility isn't thinking less of yourself — it's thinking of yourself less." "God isn't after better versions of us; He's after surrendered hearts." Take Time to Talk About It: Where do you notice selfishness showing up most in your relationships — words, reactions, expectations, or silence? How can you tell the difference between healthy self-care and self-centeredness in your own life? What might change if you stopped defending yourself and started listening with curiosity instead?   Mentioned in this Episode: Awesome Marriage is on Instagram! Make sure you're checking in with your spouse every week with our FREE Weekly Marriage Check in Guide! Your words, your tone, your attitude- they all matter in how your spouse hears you and how connected your marriage feels. Check out our new devotional: Cut the Criticism and Cultivate Companionship in Marriage Want an opportunity to dig into God's Word with your spouse? Find Awesome Marriage on YouVersion. Want to fight off the cultural pull toward discontentment in marriage? Subscribe to our 5 Marriage Lies to Defeat with Biblical Truth reading plan. If you haven't browsed our site, you've GOT to check out the marriage resources we have over at AwesomeMarriage.com, and browse our online courses at AwesomeMarriageUniversity.com !   

We are all in the habit of putting obedience to God on a shelf when our political commitments come into play. We refuse to acknowledge the way our political affiliations corrupt our obedience. Few things expose this tragic truth more than our contempt for immigrants and sojourners. Young men, particularly, are prone to unyielding denunciations of immigrants. To them, Jürgen has the following exhortations:1) Look immigrants in their eyes2) Just as God always loves us but does not always like us, so we must love our neighbors even when we may not like them***Out of Our Minds Podcast: Pastors Who Say What They Think. For the love of Christ and His Church.Intro and outro music is Psalm of the King, Psalm 21 by My Soul Among Lions.Out of Our Minds audio, artwork, episode descriptions, and notes are property of Warhorn Media, published with permission by Transistor, Inc. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Money can be a major source of stress in any relationship, but it doesn't have to be the thing that tears you apart. In this episode, we get real about the financial challenges that often lead to conflict and even divorce. With a staggering 50% divorce rate, it's more important than ever to build a strong financial foundation with your partner. We explore how issues like selfishness, power struggles, and a lack of transparency can create deep wedges in a marriage. It's not just about the numbers; it's about trust, partnership, and open communication. We share personal stories and practical insights on how to move from a mindset of control to one of collaboration. Who It's For This episode is for you if you're a married couple navigating financial discussions, a couple planning to get married and wanting to build a strong financial foundation, or anyone in a committed relationship who struggles with communicating about money. If you want to learn how to prevent financial disagreements from damaging your partnership, this conversation offers actionable advice and heartfelt encouragement. In This Episode: (01:50) Divorce and Money:** Financial disagreements often fuel the 50% divorce rate.   (03:15) Trust from Day One:** Combining finances builds trust early in marriage.   (05:30) Selfishness and Control:** Financial fights often mask deeper issues like power struggles.   (07:30) Control vs. Partnership:** Earning more doesn't mean controlling the finances. True partnership is key.   (09:05) Common Ground:** Aligning on goals, like paying off debt, fosters unity.   (11:00) Playing to Strengths:** Use your unique skills to create a strong financial team.   (15:45) No Financial Secrets:** Hidden purchases or debts damage trust—transparency is essential. (17:30) Tools for Accountability:** Shared apps like Monarch Money make finances clear and manageable.   (21:40) Communication Ground Rules:** Listen without judgment to create a safe, honest space.   (25:05) Listen to Connect:** Listening more than speaking is vital for tough conversations.   (30:30) Don't Delay:** Address money issues early to avoid long-term damage.   (35:15) Stronger Relationships:** Honest money talks build trust, connection, and a shared vision.   This Podcast is sponsored by American Heritage Credit Union.  To learn more and open an account go to: www.AHCU.co/ForBetterandWorth Our website: www.forbetterandworth.com Get Ericka's book, Naked and Unashamed: 10 Money Conversations Every Couple Must Have Check out our local TV spotlight Connect with us: Instagram: @forbetterandworth YouTube: @forbetterandworth Ericka: @erickayoungofficial Chris: @1cbyoung  

B"H Selfishness is a miserable way to live. Purim teaches that real joy, simcha ha'emitit, expands outward. We are commanded to give. Mishloach manot to friends. Matanot la'evyonim to those in need. Not as a cute tradition. As a spiritual structure. When you think about someone else. When you give. When you widen your circle of care beyond yourself. Something shifts. The heart opens. And joy follows. Of course we take care of ourselves. But a life that is only about the self will always feel small. Purim reminds us that giving is not a burden. It is the doorway to real happiness. #Purim #Simcha #MishloachManot #MatanotLaevyonim #Judaism To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!

Ahaz is in a pickle: Judah is being attacked on literally every side God brings an encouraging prophecy to Ahaz and tells him to ask for a sign, but Ahaz refuses Ahaz begs the king of Assyria for help - in a similar fashion as one would pray to God Ahaz completely shutters the temple to God and replaces it with idols Why idolatry breeds selfishness, which, in turn breeds violence Hey! Look at this other P40 content! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869 Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: www.lifeaudio.com Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Marriage problems often begin when "we" turns into "me." In this episode of What to Say and How to Say It, Nina Rosner and licensed professional counselor Kyle Hargrove talk about how selfishness quietly damages marriages and why many relationships become transactional over time. They discuss how the enemy uses blame, resentment, and score-keeping to divide couples—and how shifting from "What's in it for me?" to "What's in me for it?" can transform a relationship. You'll also hear a simple framework for healthy connection in marriage: 5 – How can I help you? 4 – I'm proud of you 3 – I love you 2 – Thank you 1 – We When couples choose service over self, marriages grow stronger.   Take the free marriage assessment at: greaterimpact.org

This podcast is a short daily audio provided by the online recovery group Transitions Daily. The daily content includes different recovery quotes from various sources, including; Twenty-Four Hours a Day, A.A. Thought for the Day, Daily Reflections, Big Book Quote, Just for Today, As Bill Sees It, and more! Transitions Daily also delivers the same content in a daily email with a secret Facebook group for discussion. Visit www.DailyAAEmails.com for more information. Do you want to stop drinking? Have you ever listened to sobriety podcasts? Does alcoholism or addiction run in your family? Have you tried Alcoholics Anonymous or the 12 Steps of A.A.? Are you considering how to get sober? Are you seriously thinking about sobriety for the first time? Is alcohol controlling your life as never before? If so, you will definitely want to check out this recovery podcast.

Luke H is a garden variety sexaholic and will be speaking to us today on Step 4 and doing it in a way that is VERY helpful.Reco12 is an open-to-all addictions and afflictions organization, dedicated to exploring the common threads of the differing manifestations of alcoholism; sharing tools, and offering hope from those walking a similar path. We gather from diverse backgrounds, faiths, and locations to learn from and support one another. Our speakers come from various fellowships and experiences, demonstrating the universal principles of recovery.  Reco12 is not allied or affiliated with any specific 12 Step fellowship.Support Reco12's 12th Step Mission!Help provide powerful audio resources for addicts and their loved ones. Your contributions cover Zoom, podcasts, web hosting, and admin costs.Monthly Donations: Reco12 SupportOne-Time Donations: PayPal | Venmo: @Reco-Twelve | Patreon | WISEYour support makes a difference—thank you!Resources from this meeting:Big Book of Alcoholics AnonymousOutro music is "The Screen Between Us” Copyright Just Joey 10th Leper (Joseph Nehls).  To learn more or if you have questions, please visit joe@soffender.com  http://www.soffender.com or find the YouTube Channel for other recovery songs at https://www.youtube.com/@tenthleper Use by Reco12 of this song and any other from the tenthleper YouTube page is done with full permission of the artist.  Information on Noodle It Out with Nikki M Big Book Roundtable Informational Seeking and educating on how to donate to Reco12.Support the showPrivate Facebook GroupInstagram PageBecome a Reco12 Spearhead (Monthly Supporter)PatreonPayPalVenmo: @Reco-TwelveYouTube ChannelReco12 WebsiteEmail: reco12pod@gmail.com to join WhatsApp GroupReco12 Shares PodcastReco12 Shares Record a Share LinkReco12 Noodle It Out with Nikki M PodcastReco12 Big Book Roundtable Podcast

Will God be willing for someone to remain in a marriage for life when it seems there is no love? Is it possible to heal and restore a broken marriage relationship? In this episode, I share about the brokenness in my own marriage and how a personal relationship with the Son became the turning point.Recognizing selfishness as my greatest struggle, I also reflect on how my call to serve as a Stewardship director for the first time (in 1995)—and the insights gained from the book Counsels on Stewardship—played a pivotal role in this journey toward healing and renewal.You may access the book Counsels on Stewardship (PDF or audio) here: https://m.egwwritings.org/en/book/22/infoA Study Guide for this book is available here: http://stewardship.adventist.org/cs-participants-manual.pdfThis message was originally presented on July 24, 2025, during the worship service of the General Conference departments of Sabbath School and Personal Ministries, Women's Ministries, and Stewardship Ministries.

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. SUMMARY This podcast explores the deeper work of God beyond salvation and the baptism of the Holy Spirit. The family emphasize that true oneness in the Body of Christ is formed not by gifts or experiences, but by the purifying fire of God that burns away the old nature. Many believers stop after initial experiences with the Lord, but God calls His people into a progressive, transformative journey that requires hunger, submission, and surrender. SHOW NOTES Many believers move in gifts but lack ongoing hunger.Gifts alone do not produce oneness—only continual revelation does.The Holy Spirit gives power but not transformation by itself.The fire burns away carnality, individuality, and self-centeredness.The early church was forged in fire—pressure, persecution, divine dealings.True oneness forms when people face fire together.When tested, believers can either submit or become bitter.Trials expose the “chaff”—selfishness, attitudes, and old patterns.God won't force surrender.The key is asking what God desires.Believers were bought with a price.Self-will and personal control must submit to the potter's hands.Being Christ's disciple means relinquishing ownership of one's life.Christ leads; believers follow.“This is just who I am” is not truth—God plans to remake His people. QUOTES Ken: “The gift without the hunger leaves something lacking.” “There is more. It's an exciting, eventful journey into God.” “You're the one God wants to change and create in His image.” Ron: “You may move in the gifts and still be very carnal.” “The fire is the next step God is requiring.” “If you're not your own, you don't get to make the decisions about your life anymore.” Debbie: “To become a son, you must go through the fire.” “To be a Kingdom disciple means I no longer belong to myself—I belong entirely to Christ.” “If Christ leads, nothing is wasted.” Mike: “You are not your own… you were bought with a price.” “We glorify God by letting Him come through the vessel.” Lois: “What is being burned out? Selfishness. All of those attitudes.” SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES - 1 Corinthians 6 (19–20) - Acts 2 – Day of Pentecost - Acts 5 (1–11) – Ananias & Sapphira - Philippians 1 (6) - Malachi 3 (2–3) - Romans 12 (1–2) - Luke 22 (42) - Isaiah 64 (8) - John 17 (21–23) TAKEAWAY The pathway to oneness in the Body of Christ is formed in the fire of God that burns away the old nature and forms His likeness in us. The fire reveals motives, removes selfishness, reshapes our identity, and brings us into a unity only God can create. Oneness is born when believers surrender their will, humble their hearts, embrace God's dealings, and allow Christ to fully live through them. The fire is not punishment—it is formation, God's love forging His sons into His image, together.

SummaryIn this episode of the Connect podcast, Cole and Pam Phillips have an open discussion about the complexities of conflict in marriage, emphasizing that conflict is a normal part of any relationship. They discuss the importance of communication, understanding expectations, and the role of self-reflection in resolving conflicts. The couple shares insights on how to handle disagreements in a healthy way, the significance of prayer, and the necessity of focusing on the positive aspects of each other. They also highlight the importance of seeking help and support from trusted individuals to navigate challenges in marriage. Ultimately, they encourage couples to grow together through conflict, reinforcing that love is an action and a choice that requires intentionality.Key TakeawaysConflict is a normal part of marriage.Healthy communication is essential for resolving conflicts.Expectations should be clearly communicated to avoid misunderstandings.Self-reflection can help individuals understand their role in conflicts.Preventative measures can strengthen relationships before conflicts arise.Selfishness and pride are common root causes of conflict.Healthy couples focus on acting rather than reacting during conflicts.Focusing on the positive aspects of a partner can improve the relationship.Seeking help from trusted individuals can provide valuable support.Conflict can ultimately deepen love and strengthen relationships.Sound Bites"Love is a verb, love is an action.""Focus on the good in your partner.""Conflict can deepen our love."Keywordsmarriage, conflict resolution, communication, expectations, relationships, love, self-reflection, prayer, healthy marriage, personal growth, Christ-centered

Spirit is often telling us that we need to take time for ourselves to nurture our bodies because so many of us keep giving to others and rarely take a break. Once we finally take time for ourselves others or do things that make us happy it is considered a bad thing or selfish.This episode touches on why the word selfish should be redefined because spirit actually wants you to be selfish and think of yourself. The problem is the examples we have from people are those that are considered "takers" or only want from others without appreciation. The narcissist that is always making us feel guilty if we are doing something that pleases us and not paying attention to them is where it gets into extremes. Spirit wants you to know that it is okay to take care of yourself and stay quiet. If you are looking for more answers on this topic listen in and discover more about the source in which your brain is talking to you in this podcast.This Meditation only podcast channel with Tony and his Tuning Forks: https://raisingyourspiritsmeditation.buzzsprout.comIn the meditation portion of this podcast we used the Heart Sutra Meditation: Heart Sutra Meditation For safety reasons we ask that you not listen to the meditation portion of this podcast if you are driving or operating any machinery as the sounds and frequencies will place you in an altered state. Here is a link to Tony's many classes/workshops especially his world class transformational Sound Bathing Events every month where you can attend virtually on ZOOM from your home: https://lovehigherself.com/eventsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel at https://www.youtube.com/@raisingyourspiritswithtony108 Meditation only Podcast Library: Raising Your Spirits Meditation Podcast (buzzsprout.com)Tony Gyenis conducts a free weekly Facebook LIVE meditation class on Fridays at 1:30pm Eastern called Tuning In with Tony . Here is the link to Tony's page to join his weekly class: https://www.facebook.com/tony.gyenis Book your spot here: https://calendly.com/whitelight878/tune-in-with-tonyTony's eCard:https://link.v1ce.co.uk/pbex/tonygyenis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Read more about Project23 and partner with us as we teach every verse of the Bible on video. Our text today is 1 Corinthians 6:4-6. We all know what it feels like when a conflict gets ugly. But what Paul describes here is something deeper—something darker. When believers drag each other before unbelievers, it's not just a problem. It's a symptom of a spiritual disease. So if you have such cases, why do you lay them before those who have no standing in the church? I say this to your shame. Can it be that there is no one among you wise enough to settle a dispute between the brothers, but brother goes to law against brother, and that before unbelievers? — 1 Corinthians 6:4–6 Paul says it plainly: "I say this to your shame." He is calling out their foolishness—their lack of wisdom—with almost painful bluntness. Paul isn't shocked that believers disagree. He's shocked that a church claiming to have the Spirit, gifts, teachers, apostles, and the mind of Christ somehow has no one wise enough to help two Christians settle a grievance. That's not just sad. That's spiritually foolish. And that foolishness reveals something deeper than the conflict itself: The issue isn't the lawsuit. The issue is the heart that would rather win than reconcile. Dragging our spiritual family into court before unbelievers exposes a hidden sickness: Pride that won't yield Bitterness that wants public victory Immaturity that refuses correction Selfishness that doesn't care about the witness of the church A craving for personal justice instead of God's justice The lawsuit is only the surface-level problem. The deeper problem is a church unwilling—or unable—to address spiritual rot in its own members. Paul is essentially saying, "If you can't solve small disputes, what does that say about your spiritual condition?" Because when believers run to unbelievers to fix their relationships, it reveals: A failure of discipleship A failure of community A failure of wisdom A failure of courage A failure of love And the world watches all of it. Paul's sting is intentional. He wants them to feel the weight of their compromise—not to shame them into despair, but to wake them into maturity. Because a church that can't handle conflict will never be a church that transforms culture. The deeper message? Until the heart is healed, the conflict won't be. And no secular court on earth can fix what only the Spirit can restore. DO THIS: Bring one unresolved conflict before God today. Ask Him to expose anything in your heart—pride, stubbornness, or fear—that may be preventing reconciliation. ASK THIS: What does my response to conflict reveal about my spiritual maturity? Who in my church family can help me work through a difficult grievance biblically? What heart issue—not just the dispute—needs God's correction? PRAY THIS: Father, reveal the deeper issues in my heart that fuel conflict. Give me humility, courage, and wisdom to pursue reconciliation in a way that honors You. Heal what I cannot see and restore what is broken. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Give Us Clean Hands"

When done with discernment. Sometimes we want to run away from what we know, and this episode hopefully can help you. like in all my episodes please reflect on your situation. and ask yourself questions to figure what's best for you.Thank you for listening as always, your free to leave a comment and share don't forget to follow.

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Dr. Bob Winters—The Confidence Doctor—is back for round two, and this conversation is a straight-up masterclass in what actually creates elite confidence. Because here's the truth: most golfers (and high performers) don't have an information problem. They have a compliance problem. We talk about why "positive thinking" is useless without "positive doing," how Dr. Bob uses a deceptively simple question—"Are you good?"—to expose blind spots, and why real confidence is earned through proof, not hype. We also go to a deeper place: the cost of becoming elite. The strain. The sacrifice. The quiet moments where you wonder if it's worth it. And why, for the people who truly want it, the hard is what makes it great. In this episode, you'll learn: Why "positive doing" is the missing link between ambition and results The simple question that exposes confidence… or hidden self-doubt How to stop "knowing what to do" but still not doing it What elite performers do differently when setbacks knock them down The real cost of elite confidence—and why it's worth paying How to use selective attention to train your focus (and your results) Why compliance is the separator between winners and wannabes Get your pencils ready and start listening.  P.S. Check out episode 76 for my past conversation with Dr. Bob.  P.P.S. Curious to learn more about the results my clients are experiencing and what they say about working with me? Read more here. Apply for 1-1 Mindset and Performance Coaching: Click here to apply to work with me. More About Dr. Bob Winters Dr. Robert K. Winters, affectionately known as "Dr. Bob," is an internationally renowned sports psychologist, author, and professional speaker with over 45 years of experience in the field of sports performance.  He holds a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Virginia, along with Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Ball State University. Dr. Winters has dedicated his career to understanding the psychological components of athletic excellence, focusing on confidence development and mental toughness.  He has worked with a diverse range of athletes, including PGA and LPGA Tour professionals, collegiate teams, and junior athletes Purchase "The 10 Commandments of Mindpower Golf" Connect on Instagram - @dr.bobwinters  Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course.  Instagram: @thepaulsalter Key Takeaways: Positive thinking without positive doing is emotional entertainment, not transformation. Confidence grows fastest when you collect proof—small wins, repeated, over time. "Are you good?" is a diagnostic question that reveals belief, hesitation, and identity. Most people aren't stuck because they don't know what to do—they're stuck because they won't do it consistently. Setbacks are training reps for resilience: reset, reframe, re-engage—especially in golf. Elite confidence has a cost: sacrifice, discomfort, doubt, and the willingness to keep going anyway. Compliance is the hard truth—if you won't do what you said you'd do, you're not committed, you just like the idea. Key Quotes: "I turn the improbable into possible." "We talk about positive thinking… but you have to have positive doing." "It takes a long time to learn how to play like yourself." "You do it until you become it." "We've got to get through the suck before we get through the success." "It's the hard that makes it great." "Are you doing what you said you wanted to do?" Time Stamps: 00:00: Introduction to Dr. Bob's Work 02:33: Bridging Positive Thinking and Doing 05:42: Peeling Back the Layers of Self-Discovery 08:34: The Cost of Elite Confidence 11:21: The Importance of Compliance and Accountability 14:19: The Role of Resilience in Success 17:05: The Journey of Self-Discovery and Growth 19:38: The Power of Self-Reflection 22:52: The Importance of Authenticity 25:33: The Balance of Selfishness and Self-Fullness 28:18: The Hard Work Behind Success 30:53: The Role of Truth in Personal Growth 33:39: The Mindset of Winners 36:45: Final Thoughts and Resources

Send a textWhen we pursue excellence for Godly reasons, guided by love and truth, our actions will honor God and build up rather than tear down.James 3:16: For where there is envy and selfish ambition, there is disorder and every evil practice.Support the show

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In this episode of the Mrs Mummy PhD® podcast, Michelle explores boundaries as an act of self-leadership rather than selfishness. She unpacks why high-achieving mothers struggle to say no and how over-functioning can quietly lead to burnout. Michelle offers practical strategies for establishing boundaries based on capacity, values, and identity, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own commitments and make intentional choices that align with their goals and well-being. This episode offers reflection, reassurance, and a new way to think about success without self-sacrifice.Read the related blog post here: The simple truth about boundaries as self-leadership (not selfishness)Send me a text message.Support the showWant more? Check out the Mrs Mummy PhD® website. Book your free SEED call. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Threads, Pinterest or TikTok. Join the newsletter family at Scholarly Mamas® - The Letter Check out my Doodle Dozen® children's book series These are our journeys of becoming. Disclaimer: All views are my own. Nothing shared on this podcast should be considered a substitute for medical/clinical advice or mental health support. Please seek assistance from a qualified professional who can help you if you are struggling or in need of advice/intervention.

Enjoy the very informative and vitally important teaching ministry of our Youth Pastor, Ephraim Garcia; as he communicates the lifegiving realities of the mariage covenant.

Enjoy the very informative and vitally important teaching ministry of our Youth Pastor, Ephraim Garcia; as he communicates the lifegiving realities of the mariage covenant.

Enjoy the very informative and vitally important teaching ministry of our Youth Pastor, Ephraim Garcia; as he communicates the lifegiving realities of the mariage covenant.

Enjoy the very informative and vitally important teaching ministry of our Youth Pastor, Ephraim Garcia; as he communicates the lifegiving realities of the mariage covenant.

Enjoy the very informative and vitally important teaching ministry of our Youth Pastor, Ephraim Garcia; as he communicates the lifegiving realities of the mariage covenant.

UPDATE: I have decided to start anew on Instagram. Follow me @thepaulsalter for your daily dose of high-performance wisdom, insights, and actions. In this episode, I sit down with Scott Fawcett for our third conversation—and this one goes far beyond strategy charts and strokes gained. We dig into what actually separates golfers who want to play good golf from those who are genuinely committed to winning. Scott shares unfiltered insights from working with elite players, his own experiences chasing professional golf, and the uncomfortable psychological traits that show up at the highest levels of performance. We explore obsession, selfishness, loving nerves, emotional regulation, meditation, and the hard truth that elite success often requires becoming someone most people are unwilling—or unable—to be. This conversation also weaves into life, parenting, money, identity, and how meditation and awareness prepare you for the inevitable storms both on and off the course. This is a raw, wide-ranging discussion about excellence, suffering, fulfillment, and what it really costs to pursue greatness. In this episode, you'll learn: The real mental difference between wanting to play well and being committed to winning Why elite golfers fall in love with monotony and repetition How "loving nerves" becomes a competitive advantage Why being "too nice" can quietly cap your potential How meditation builds emotional regulation under pressure Why reframing thoughts—not eliminating them—is the real work How defining success incorrectly sabotages long-term fulfillment Get your pencils ready and start listening.  P.S. Check out episode 66 and episode 88 for my past conversations with Scott.  P.P.S. Curious to learn more about the results my clients are experiencing and what they say about working with me? Read more here. Apply for 1-1 Mindset and Performance Coaching: Click here to apply to work with me. More About Scott Fawcett Scott Fawcett created the revolutionary DECADE Golf System, a data-driven course management strategy that has transformed how golfers at all levels approach the game.  With three degrees in mathematics, a background in professional golf, and a passion for poker, Scott has combined statistical analysis with real-world performance insights to help players make smarter decisions and lower their scores.  His DECADE system has been used by top PGA Tour pros, including Bryson DeChambeau and Will Zalatoris, as well as collegiate and amateur golfers seeking a strategic edge. Scott's journey includes playing collegiate golf at Texas A&M, competing professionally on mini-tours, and applying his deep understanding of analytics to optimize shot selection and on-course strategy.  Learn more about Scott and Decade Golf here. Play to Your Potential On (and Off) the Course Schedule a Mindset Coaching Discovery Call Subscribe to the More Pars than Bogeys Newsletter Download my "Play Your Best Round" free hypnosis audio recording. High-Performance Hypnotherapy and Mindset Coaching Paul Salter - known as The Golf Hypnotherapist - is a High-Performance Hypnotherapist and Mindset Coach who leverages hypnosis and powerful subconscious reprogramming techniques to help golfers of all ages and skill levels overcome the mental hazards of their minds so they can shoot lower scores and play to their potential. He has over 16 years of coaching experience working with high performers in various industries, helping them get unstuck, out of their own way, and unlock their full potential. Click here to learn more about how high-performance hypnotherapy and mindset coaching can help you get out of your own way and play to your potential on (and off) the course.  Instagram: @thepaulsalter Key Takeaways: Elite performers are wired to embrace monotony and obsessive repetition. Wanting to eliminate nerves is a losing strategy; learning to love them is essential. Being nice and being kind are not the same—and niceness often limits success. Winning requires emotional regulation, not emotional suppression. Thoughts only gain power when you attach to them and rehearse them. Meditation trains awareness that transfers directly into performance under pressure. Fulfillment comes from meaningful pursuit, not chasing pleasure or avoiding discomfort. Key Quotes: "Elite players don't try to get rid of nerves—they learn to love them." "You can't force yourself to be ruthless if it's not how you're wired." "Thoughts are just thoughts until you give them power." "If you don't meditate, you're probably meditating—just on the wrong things." "Winning isn't about outcomes; it's about getting one percent better every day." "Life is messy—and if it's not messy, it's lonely." "You're not the thinker of your thoughts; you're the observer of them." Time Stamps: 00:00: The Mental Game of Golf: Commitment vs. Desire 02:58: The Obsession with Monotony and Selfishness in Golf 05:48: Embracing Nerves: The Emotional Landscape of Winning 08:40: The Balance of Kindness and Ruthlessness in Success 11:24: Redefining Winning: Competing with Yourself 14:25: The Pursuit of Meaningful Happiness 17:30: Understanding Regret and Future Decisions 20:15: Navigating Life's Challenges and Growth 22:55: The Importance of Presence and Awareness 26:05: Meditation: A Tool for Clarity and Control 28:48: Thoughts and Their Power: The Nature of Mindfulness 31:35: The Inevitable Messiness of Life 34:26: Self-Awareness and Critical Thinking for Fulfillment 37:22: Integrating Meditation into Daily Life 40:01: The Journey of Learning and Unlearning 43:13: Final Thoughts: The Power of Thoughts

Is selfishness destroying your marriage? If you've ever thought "I'm looking out for myself," this Words From The Word devotion will show you God's warning—and His blueprint for oneness. Pastor Roderick Webster teaches from Ephesians 5:28-31 (KJV) and reveals the truth: when self is at the center of marriage, the relationship loses its purpose and heads for destruction.Scripture paints a different picture. Husbands are called to love their wives as their own bodies, just as Christ loves and nourishes the church. When Adam saw Eve, he said, "This is bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh"—he understood they were one. God still expects this in marriage today.You might be asking:What does "one flesh" actually mean in daily life?How do I love my wife the way God commands?What does "leaving and cleaving" look like practically?How do I stop selfishness from ruining my marriage?In this devotion you'll learn:Why selfishness destroys what God designed for oneness (Ephesians 5)How Christ's love for the church is your marriage modelWhat Adam understood about marriage that we must understand todayThe biblical command to leave your parents and cleave to your wifeIf this devotion challenged you, like, subscribe, and share it with a married couple who needs to hear this truth today.#WordsFromTheWord #BiblicalMarriage #Ephesians5 #KJV #ChristianMarriage00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:03 The Importance of Devotions in Marriage01:02 Biblical Foundation of Marriage01:50 The Role of Love and Submission02:14 Unity in Marriage02:35 Adam and Eve: The First Marriage03:47 Selfishness in Marriage04:25 Christ's Love for the Church07:12 The Oneness of the Body of Christ09:03 Leaving and Cleaving in Marriage10:37 Conclusion and Final Blessings

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A Big Beautiful Biblical View of Intimacy . . . I. Intimacy is a Mutual Duty in Marriage w/ A Focus on Serving not Selfishness! (1 Cor 7:1-5) II. What is the Bible's Story of Intimacy? III. What are some key Biblical Purposes? IV. What are some Practical Helps? Practical Implications --What about God's view of Intimacy is encouraging, clarifying, or challenging? --What are some current challenges in this area? --How can we cultivate better views and conversations about intimacy? A Few Principles o Dating: o Intimacy is Up, Clarity goes Down o Date in Community w/ Boundaries o Date with the Goal of Marriage/Clarity o Marriage: o Frequent and Consistent: o Relational Thermometer: o Relational Aspirin o Continually Cultivate Spouse-ward Desires o Act of Service to Spouse not Selfishness:

Today on Bridging the Gap we'll begin to uncover the secret of knowing God's will. Selfishness, or more appropriately, our stubborn refusal as humans to let God be the sovereign leader of our lives, is a hindrance to knowing God's will. Our text is Proverbs chapter sixteen.

Tenderoni Hotline #18: Hello my love, and welcome back to the Tender Hotline, the soft and spacious corner of the Feminist Wellness Podcast where we explore your most intimate and layered questions about healing, nervous system care, and reclaiming your self-trust. In this episode, we're diving into three powerful questions that so many emotionally outsourced folks grapple with: Do I have to fully love myself before I'm ready for real love? How do I know if I'm truly healing or just coping while everything stays the same? And is focusing on myself while the world feels like it's falling apart actually selfish? Together, we unpack the myth that healing has to happen in isolation. You'll hear why real love isn't reserved for the “fully healed,” and how our capacity for connection grows not in perfection, but in proximity and presence. We also explore how nervous system regulation can sometimes turn into a strategy for tolerating the intolerable, and how to shift from performative calm to embodied clarity and action. We talk about how emotional outsourcing, or looking to others for your sense of safety, belonging, and worth, distorts love and keeps you stuck in survival mode. And we name the ways that focusing on your own healing and self-connection is not selfish, but a radical act of reclamation that serves both you and the collective. So my love, go ahead and grab your softest blanket, pour something warm and grounding, and settle in. I'm so glad you're here. Got a question for the Tenderoni Hotline? Send it to me at: podcast@beatrizalbina.com Learn more about Anchored and apply here: https://www.beatrizalbina.com/anchored Follow me here: https://www.instagram.com/beatrizvictoriaalbinanp/?hl=en

In this conversation, I talk with Dr. Bob McCauley, a pediatric palliative care doctor and Episcopal priest. We explore the profound space where medicine meets the soul, discussing how he supports families through unthinkable journeys, the unexpected ways these children heal him, and what his work teaches us all about courage, presence, and living a meaningful life. 00:00 Introduction: A Meaningful Coincidence 02:40 What is Pediatric Palliative Care? 06:48 How Pediatric Care Differs from Adult Care 09:20 The Affordable Care Act's Compassionate Shift 11:47 A Day in the Life: The Palliative Care Process 19:46 The Emotional Impact & "Selfishness" of the Work 23:44 How Sick Kids Healed a Doctor's Soul 28:00 How This Work Transforms How You Live 33:47 The Story of Benjamin: A Case in Ethics & Faith 41:05 The Role of Faith and Doubt in Medicine 44:01 Spiritual Experiences at the End of Life 47:01 How to Find Help & Bob's Book Learn more about Bob:· Book: Because I Knew You - available at local bookstores and online retailers· Proceeds support pediatric palliative care at OHSU and Darkness to Light.· Website: becauseiknewyou.com· Resource for families: palliativedoctors.org JOIN MY COMMUNITY In The Space Between membership, you'll get access to LIVE quarterly Ask Amy Anything meetings (not offered anywhere else!), discounts on courses, special giveaways, and a place to connect with Amy and other like-minded people. You'll also get exclusive access to other behind-the-scenes goodness when you join! Click here to find out more --> https://shorturl.at/vVrwR Stay Connected: - Instagram - https://tinyurl.com/ysvafdwc- Facebook - https://tinyurl.com/yc3z48v9- YouTube - https://tinyurl.com/ywdsc9vt- Website - https://tinyurl.com/ydj949kt Life, Death & the Space Between Dr. Amy RobbinsExploring life, death, consciousness and what it all means. Put your preconceived notions aside as we explore life, death, consciousness and what it all means on Life, Death & the Space Between.**Brought to you by:Dr. Amy Robbins | Host, Executive ProducerPodcastize.net | Audio & Video Production | Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nels and Vincent explain how selfishness evolved multiple times from an essential tRNA synthetase gene in a nematode. Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiEVO Links for this episode Join the MicrobeTV Discord server Evolution of selfishness from a tRNA synthetase gene (Nat Ecol Evol) Timestamps by Jolene Science Picks Nels - From Where Does it STEM? Vincent - An Act of Cosmic Sabotage Music on TWiEVO is performed by Trampled by Turtles Send your evolution questions and comments to twievo@microbe.tv

Curiosity can be the opposite of self-centeredness—but only when it's paired with respect, trust, and appropriate vulnerability. In this episode, Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks unpack the difference between “healthy and holy curiosity” and being “nebby” (nosy), and why that line matters in friendships, marriage, and sales. They also connect it to the life of faith: softening the heart so communion becomes possible under God.Key IdeasCuriosity builds relationships when it's rooted in genuine care, not extraction or control.Vulnerability is required for intimacy, but it must match the level of trust that exists.“Nebby” curiosity (nosiness) seeks power or gossip—without shared vulnerability or mutual goodwill.A curious, kind stance toward yourself (and your “parts”) can reduce contempt and grow calm, compassion, and communion.In sales, curiosity becomes a “cheat code” when it serves the person—not the commission—and when it respects boundaries.Links & References (official/source only) Judith Glaser / CreatingWE Institute (Transformational conversation article):https://creatingwe.com/news-blogs/articles-blogs/shifting-to-transformational-conversation-for-best-resultsIFS Institute (Internal Family Systems):https://ifs-institute.com/St. Bernard of Clairvaux (Steps of Humility and Pride – publisher preview PDF):https://tanbooks.com/content/3318_Preview.pdfCTA: If this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend. Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.com .Tags (comma-separated)Father and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, curiosity, vulnerability, trust, relationship building, communion, intimacy, selfishness, self-centeredness, kindness, compassion, calm, confidence, courage, connectedness, internal family systems, IFS, Judith Glaser, transformational conversation, Conversational Intelligence, nebby, nosy, Pittsburgh, gossip, pride, humility, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, hard of heart, Jesus, sales, ethical sales, sales training, servant leadership, boundaries, trustworthiness, manipulation, integrity

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We had planned to begin our new series in 2 Samuel this week, but due to weather and cancellations, we're moving that start date to next Sunday.In the meantime, we invite you to be encouraged by a special message from Isaac Hill, recorded at Old Lexington Baptist Church in Leesville on January 18. We're grateful for the opportunity to share this sermon with our church family.This week's group content will be standalone. Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. TranscriptThis morning we are going to be in Philippians chapter two. And so if you've got your Bibles, I would love for you to turn there with me. I'm going to read for us verses 1 through 11, and I'm going to pray and we'll dive in. This is what Paul says in Philippians chapter two.So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men and being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every nation bow in heaven and on earth and under the earth and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.Let's pray. Father, we thank you for your word in the way that it reveals who you are and what you are doing and who we are and what you are calling us into. And so we would ask this morning that you would use your word to teach and instruct us, and that it would not return void in Jesus name. Amen.This morning, since we're jumping directly into the middle of a book, the Letter to the Philippians, I figured we could have a little bit of context. My Old Testament class professor always said, context is king. That was driven to my mind while I studied there. A little bit of context of the letter that Paul wrote. Paul was under house arrest when he wrote this letter to the Philippian Church. If you read the couple of chapters that are there, you find out that this is one of Paul's most encouraging letters that he has to write to the churches. We discover that he has a great and fond relationship of the church at Philippi. They mean much to him, both in his heart and then in his mission of declaring the gospel to those who have yet to hear. There's not a whole lot of correction in the letter, we do learn about some disagreements that show up between a couple members, but for the most part, Paul is really just encouraging this church to continue strong in the faith.In chapter one, which is immediately before what we're looking at this morning, Paul writes to them to let them know about his imprisonment that he was under, but more specifically to write about how he has found joy in the middle of his circumstance. It turns out that the Lord has used it as an opportunity for the continuing advancement of the message of the Gospel, both to the prison guards that were keeping watch over him and then anybody who he also got to be around. After he shares this update at the end of Chapter one, I believe that there's a transitionary paragraph that leads into the rest of the letter, and I want to read the beginning phrase of that paragraph, because I think it's going to position us to correctly understand what Paul is talking about in the passage of chapter 2. This is what he says in Philippians 1:27.Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Gospel of Christ.Only let your manner of life be worthy of the Gospel of Christ.There's a footnote in the ESV translation, which is what I like to use, and it writes that if you were to literally translate this phrase, it would read, only behave as citizens worthy of the Gospel of Christ, that what we're going to see today is Paul is going to show for us three aspects, three characteristics of a life that belongs to a citizen of the Gospel of Jesus, that Jesus is king, he is Lord, and for those that believe and trust in him, we exist inside his kingdom, and there's a way of life that is called for us to live in under the message of Jesus. With that, let's jump in to chapter two, verse. So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind.He writes this language, if there is any. When he writes it that way, it's almost like when you and I would ask a rhetorical question. If you've ever been with your friend and you know somebody who did something totally outlandish, you might say, can you believe that? It's not really that you are asking. Can you show the proof and build out the reason as to why you believe that? No, you're just so confounded by what has taken place that it bursts out into question. In the same way Paul is saying, if there is any encouragement in Christ, there is. He's already written about it in chapter one, that there is encouragement in Christ as he's in prison. He writes, if there's any comfort from love, this letter is an encouraging letter, that the relationship that he has with the Philippian Church, there is comfort in love that he has from them. If there's any participation in the Spirit, he writes about their partnership with him in the Gospel. There's affection, there's sympathy. That's what Paul is seeing.In verse two, what we see is he's saying, complete my joy. He's driving toward what he wants them to understand, what he wants to instruct them in. What we're going to see is what I believe is three categories that are important for us in understanding what it looks like, our life to look like it is worthy of the Gospel of Jesus. Verse two, he says, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. I think these are the three categories here. While we talk about them this morning as three distinct categories, because that's helpful for us in engaging it, they're actually interconnected with one another, as we'll see. But as we see here, Paul wants them to be of the same mind, Number one wants them to have the same love. It's number two, and he wants them to be of one in purpose. That word purpose is another way of translating the word accord. Those are the three categories that I think Paul is getting after and that we would do well to consider and study.If you were to just read up to verse two here in the text, you would be asking some questions. What is the mind that we're supposed to be in? The same as what love are we supposed to be the same as what accord or purpose are we supposed to be full of? That's what I think verses 3 through 11 are going to help us this morning. Let's take these one at a time.First, Paul is going to write about what it looks like being of the same mind. Pick back up in verse 3.Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves which is yours in Christ Jesus.Paul begins to explain what it looks like to have this mind. First of all, he categorizes it as being the mind of Christ. We'll get to talk about that in more detail here in a minute. In verse three and four, he practically is walking through what it looks like to have the same mind. Let's work back through just bit by bit of what he said. Do nothing from selfish ambition. Ambition is that idea of drive or motivation by which we do things. What he's saying is, don't—those a negative command. Don't be driven to terminate what you do on self. Do nothing from selfish ambition. Don't let your ambition, your motivation, your drive to accomplish things be for the end and the purpose of ending on yourself. Then he says, do nothing from conceit. Conceit is the idea of thinking more highly of yourself than you ought to. The important thing about conceit is it actually has to do with our relationship with other people. The way that I can think more highly of myself is by thinking more highly of me over you.Then he goes on and starts to give the positive aspect of this, what it looks like in humility, count others as more significant than yourselves. That's the opposite side of the conceit that not only would I not think of myself as greater than you, but I would be thinking of you as greater than me. That's true humility of me bringing myself low and considering you as more than important. That's the mind he wants us to have. In verse 4 he says, look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. Very practically what it looks like is not just me thinking about what I've got on my plate or whatever difficulties I'm facing or whatever wants I have thinking about you and what you're facing and what you're dealing with and what you want.To flesh this out a little bit more, I just figured I'd share some of how this passage in this last week was hitting home for me. How the Spirit was working in my heart, convicting me and thinking this in verse 4. I really appreciate Paul's language of look because in life what happens is we've got our stuff that we're dealing with, whatever it is. Your alarm goes off, my alarm goes off. I wake up and I go to my job and I sit at my desk and do my work and tackle my problems. Then I come home and I've got my house and my family and I'm zoned in. It's something about us that we've got to take care of it. We're looking at the things we're doing, and we're just looking and we're doing and we're looking and we're doing and just locked in. What Paul wants us to see—this is why I found that language of look so helpful—is that if we take a moment to pause and look, I see there's more than me. I see there's more than what I'm facing and what I'm dealing with and what I'm working at. Now I'm beginning to see you. If I spend long enough looking, I'll start to see the else who has all the things that you're doing that you're working towards, that you're facing, that you're struggling with.This is why it's convicting for me, is that I'm very driven by accomplishing, by getting stuff done, but I should slow down. I hope to consider and look and see other people. Another thing that was striking in this passage is Paul doesn't say, don't just look to your own needs, but look to the needs of others. He says, don't just look to your own interests, but look to the interests of others. I think we might find it a little easy to wrap our heads around. Well, yeah, they have a need, so I'll help them meet a need that makes sense. But he just says their interests, what they have want for. That's true humility coming all the way down low, that I would consider what you want above what I want. This is the mind that Paul is wanting us to have and to share.As mentioned earlier, Paul has a lot of commendation for the church, but he really wants to push them to grow in this way. As I was trying to consider how we might be able to connect in our own context with what Paul is writing here, I was thinking about verse one, as he's writing about the encouragement that's there, the comfort that is there, the sympathy, the affection. I was beginning to think we might say something like, the Joneses, they're just good people. They're good people. Or you might say the Millers, they're just so nice, just decent people. We might use language like that. Genuinely, we're talking about good things. We're talking about them being respectful, cordial, nice, kind. They're genuinely wonderful good qualities about people and something that we should be. But Paul is trying to drive us into something deeper because remember, he's talking about a life that is worthy of belonging to the gospel of Jesus.I don't think it's enough that we could just be good people. It's not enough for me to just be decent. Even this morning as I'm here and I'm walking and I'm getting to shake all of your hands and meet you, I said, you don't know me. Maybe after you've had an interaction with me, you might think, oh, he's a decent fella. I haven't rubbed the wrong way. I think that's a perfectly fine thing. But I can do that and still be driven as a person by selfish ambition, I can do that and still be a person that is driven by conceit, that I would think more highly of myself, or that I could be a person that is really just mainly concerned with my own interests. So it's not enough. A life worthy of the gospel of Jesus in our mind must go beyond what are good things. We have to drive deeper into the faith that we have been called into. I would be thinking of other people as more important than myself. This is the mind of Christ. This is the mind that Paul wants us to live in as people who belong to Jesus. That word humility there is the perfect summation of what he is getting at, that I would be humble. That's the first category that Paul has for us of living a life worthy of the gospel of Jesus: that we would be of one mind, the one mind of Christ that is humble.Secondly, being of the same love. Paul talks about, he wants them to be of the same love. Pick back up in verse five.Have this mind among yourselves which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped.As mentioned already that this mind of humility belongs to Christ. Paul is about to explain here the depth of the humility of Jesus. Follow the journey of Christ as Paul has it outlined here. First we see that Jesus was in the form of God. Theologically, Jesus is God the Son, that our God exists as a triune God, he is three persons in one being, that he is God the Father, the Son and the Spirit, and Jesus is God the Son. We could have spent all morning just trying to talk about and tackle and understand what that means, and we still would just barely have scratched the surface of understanding it. But let's focus on what Paul is considering this morning along the lines of humility.Jesus has a claim to be God the man. Jesus who lived 2,000 years ago, a real person like you and I. He has a claim to the name of God that includes all the power, includes all the authority. In other scriptures we see that he's accredited with creation. He's the Creator, he's the Almighty, he's powerful, he's the Name above all names. He has the authority. Yet he, verse seven did not count—sorry, verse six did not count—equality with God, a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself by taking the form of a servant being born in the likeness of men. This is the beginning of the path of humility that Jesus takes. It starts with the mind of Christ here, right? He says, do not count equality with God a thing to be grasped. He does not think of his claim to the name of God as that which should be grabbed with triumphal assertion. As one commentator put it.I have a young son now. He's almost 10 months old and yesterday we got to play together and he has this little screwdriver chew toy thing to help him with teething or whatever. He was just holding on to it. He was just grasping onto it, super excited, super cute, and that's that idea of grasping onto it like it's the spoils of victory of war, that he's got this rubber little chew toy thing. When we think about the idea of Jesus having a claim to the name of God and that he didn't count it as something worth grasping to, what does he do? He put on the likeness of man that the Son of God eternal became like you and I. He had real skin, real bones. He had muscles that grew weary as the day went on. His mind grew hazy as tiredness began to set in, or maybe hunger, a stomach that growled when it was dinner time.I want to be clear here so I don't get myself into trouble when talking about this aspect of Jesus being in two natures, fully God and fully man. When Jesus put on flesh, he didn't in any way lose his status as God. Remember, he has full claim to it. But he still did put on flesh. He still was like you and I, weak. We've gotten to talk with some of you that are much further along in the journey than I am now. I'm sure you understand that, do you not? Body begins to be weak, gets to be harder to do things. Jesus was man, with times experienced weakness. We could have spent all morning just talking about this aspect of Jesus, and still we would have just barely scratched the surface of what it means. Let's continue on along the purpose of what Paul is talking about, outlining the path of Christ's humility.First, being found in human form. He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. We have Jesus, who is the Son of God, eternal, creator, almighty, powerful. Then he takes on human frame like you and I, and he experiences life like you and I experience with weakness, with sadness, with tears, with difficulty. He also submits himself to obedience to the Father. We see this throughout the Gospel accounts that Jesus in his ministry submits to the will of God. See this most potently in the Gospel of John. Over and over again Jesus recounts, I do nothing of my own accord, but I do that which the Father has sent me to do. He lives in that way. Not only does he submit himself in obedience, he submits himself to death. Not only does he submit himself to death, but he submits himself to the most humiliating death. It was not honorable for him to hang on that tree. That was cursed man's death. That was the death that he went to go to.Do you see this path of humility? God eternal, Creator, Almighty, and he steps down into human form, and then he steps down into obedience, and then he steps down into death and into the humiliating death on the cross. At this point you might be thinking, did we start off this category by Paul talking about being of the same love? What does this have to do with love? That he whom for God so loved the world that he gave his only Son. This is the giving of the Son, that in humility he comes. This is the kind of love that Paul is calling us to live in, the giving completely of oneself. Remember, it starts in the mind, the humility to consider for a moment that somebody might actually be more important than me. Then it shows up in real life and then I actually give of myself to that person, whatever it might be, whoever it might be, in whatever situation it might be. This is the kind of love that we are called into.Think about First Corinthians 13, a very popular passage on love. It's patient, it's kind, doesn't envy, it doesn't boast, it's not proud, it's not arrogant. Selfishness and pride are the opposite side of this kind of love of bringing myself low and considering other people and loving and giving myself for them. This is what it looks like to live as citizens worthy of the gospel of Jesus, that I would love in a way that is giving of myself. Real love takes real sacrifice. It takes real giving. I love my wife and if I were to stand here and tell you not once have I ever had to give anything up for her, I hope you would look at me and say, you don't love your wife because it takes giving of myself—humility—to come low and to consider her interests above my own. If we never give up anything for the sake of our brothers and sisters in Christ, do we love them? Are we of this same love that Paul is talking about here, this love of Christ that gives himself up for the sake of others? This is what it looks like to be people of the same mind and the same love as Jesus, to live as somebody that's worthy of belonging to the gospel.That brings us to our third and final point being one in purpose. Continue on in verse nine.Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow in heaven and on earth, and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.The path of Christ's humility did not end in the grave, but Jesus rose victorious over death and over hell. Now at his name, because of his willingness to be humble and to submit himself to the Father and to submit himself to death, he now is risen and exalted above all things, risen and exalted above all names. So that at his name, every knee—your knee, my knee, the knees of all those who live around you in this area here, the knee of everybody who lives in my area—across the whole globe, across all time, in the grave, living and breathing in the spiritual realm, every knee will bow to the name of Jesus, our King. He is the King of the kingdom of the Gospel, and all will bow to him, and all glory will be due his name.This has everything to do with being of one purpose. This is the one purpose of our God, that all glory would be ascribed to him. Our purpose is to bring glory to him. When we are citizens of the gospel of Jesus, who we are and what we do is to be of that singular purpose and none other. Your glory, not my glory, not the glory of a city, not the glory of this country, of this world. The glory is to him because we are his people. What it looks like for us to live in that way is that we get to follow the same journey and trajectory as Jesus who humbled himself, that when we belong to him, we're called into the same life of coming low.Surely you all have experienced tumbling in your time. In those moments where you have been brought low, maybe it's for a purpose. Maybe it's not just random. Maybe it's not just bad luck. Maybe it's the Father trying to help us participate and join with Jesus so that our life could be worthy of the gospel of Christ. In those moments of weakness and being brought low, there is an opportunity for us to live in this way, to be people who would see others as more important than ourselves, just like Jesus did, to work and to live and to act for the interests of others, to love and to give of ourselves completely, and then ultimately and fully the same exact end result takes place. Glory to Jesus and not to ourselves.I think that the greatest danger for us who live in the time and the space that we do is that we would try to be comfortable and follow Jesus at the same time. We've been called into more than that; we belong to a different kingdom. While our cultural moment is pulling on every thread for us to terminate all things on ourselves, Jesus is calling us into something different and greater. If this morning you belong to him, that is the life that we are called into. A life of surrender to the gospel of Jesus.Maybe this morning you're thinking, yes, absolutely, that's what I want, live in that kind of life. If you think that what it's going to take is for you to walk out the doors and white-knuckle it, you're going to figure it out, you're going to change your mind, you're going to change the way you love, you're going to change the way you live, I would encourage you to look to Christ. The gospel is not about you doing and earning it. You can't. This life that Paul is talking about is not about earning anything. It's about living in what already is true, that Jesus in his humility really has rescued us and set us free from a life of selfishness. Do you know how destructive a life of selfishness is? It's so broken. But we can live into more. The gospel doesn't start at just us being set free, but his Spirit, the Spirit of the Almighty, the Spirit of the humble, comes to live within us and indwell us and empower us to live in this way. This is what it looks like for us to participate in this. As we sang earlier, how sweet it is to trust in Jesus, to trust him in this. Not to trust in our ability to execute this perfectly, but to trust in him and to come low into living this way.Let's pray, Father. We confess that we are too often drawn into a life of selfish ambition, where the things that flood our minds are the things that terminate on us. There's a possibility that we could live this life by just trying to be respectful or cordial or nice, decent. But you're calling us into something more and we want to participate in that. Father, would you fill us with your Spirit to live as people that are worthy of the gospel of Jesus and that our minds would be changed, we would look up and see other people and consider their interests, that we would think of them as more important than ourselves. Then that would call us even deeper into loving them, giving ourselves up for those that are around us, those that are sitting in this room, and that ultimately that would draw us into the purpose, the ultimate purpose of all glory being given to Jesus, of our life bowing down our knees coming low to worship Christ as king of the kingdom to which we belong. In Jesus name, amen.

Delanie Fischer chats with Cherian Koshy, author of Neurogiving and a leading researcher on generosity, about the science of giving—and why it's not just nice, it's powerful. They discuss the research-backed benefits of giving for mental, emotional, and physical health, and how we can leverage generosity not only to help others, but also to improve our lives, work, and relationships. Episode Highlights:  The $5 Happiness Experiment  The Baby Study: Are We Wired for Generosity or Selfishness? 4 Unconscious Biases That Drive Buying Behavior  Giving's Health Benefits: Stress, Anxiety, Blood Pressure & Loneliness The Power of (Individual) Storytelling: Rebecca the Chicken! Tips for Nonprofit Workers Who Want to Increase Donation Efficacy The Power of Identity, Belonging, Framing, and Cognitive Dissonance ____ A quick 5-star rating means a ton! ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/self-helpless/id1251196416⁠ Get a bunch of free Self-Helpless goodies: ⁠https://www.selfhelplesspodcast.com/⁠ Ad-free episodes (audio & video) now on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/selfhelpless⁠ Your Host, Delanie Fischer:⁠ https://www.delaniefischer.com⁠ ____ Related Episodes: 10 Fascinating Tricks For More Wins And Improved Well-Being with Janice Kaplan: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/23c60009/10-fascinating-tricks-for-more-wins-and-improved-well-being-with-janice-kaplan It's Not a Mental Health Crisis: Human Reactions to a Loneliness Epidemic with Dr. Jody Carrington: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/2d626d7b/its-not-a-mental-health-crisis-human-reactions-to-a-loneliness-epidemic-with-dr-jody-carrington Stop Asking Yourself the Wrong Questions: How to Unlock Deeper Fulfillment with Elliott Connie: https://www.delaniefischer.com/selfhelplesspodcast/episode/365204fb/stop-asking-yourself-the-wrong-questions-how-to-unlock-deeper-fulfillment-with-elliott-connie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we're taught that "love" is conditional on outside approval, when we're taught to fear authority rather than stand in our personal power, when we're expected to provide unwavering loyalty and praise, even at our own expense—we come into adulthood deeply emotionally debilitated. Emotionally immature parents and caregivers leave lasting wounds on their children—a fear of rejection and abandonment, fawning and people pleasing, a lack of boundaries and sense of agency, trouble with relationships and attachment, and maybe worst of all, a deep confusion about what love is. In this episode, associate counselor Taylor Pearl joins me to get into emotionally immature parents—the core traits, the impact, and the healing we need.Want to work with Remy? Go ⁠⁠here.Email: patraumaparty@gmail.comFind us on:Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠The contents of this podcast are provided for informational purposes only. None of the material presented is intended to be a substitute for psychotherapy, counseling, professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you need to speak with a professional, you can find one local to you and reach out directly, or, in the US, you can call 988 to connect with the Suicide & Crisis Hotline.

This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview.Part I (00:14 – 06:08)The Ironies of Brigitte Bardot: The Icon of Sexualized French Film Culture, Animal Rights Activist, and Far-Right Sympathizer in Dies at 91Brigitte Bardot, French femme fatale and cultural phenomenon, dies at 91 by The Washington Post (Adam Bernstein)Part II (06:08 – 11:52)A Jewish Obituary and an Irony of Historic Proportions: The Death of Hessy Levinsons Taft, the Jewish Baby on the Cover of Nazi Magazine, Dies at 91Hessy Levinsons Taft, Jewish Baby on Cover of Nazi Magazine, Dies at 91 by The New York Times (Michael S. Rosenwald)Part III (11:52 – 15:59)How Should Christians Think About the Tragic Situation in Minneapolis? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart IV (15:59 – 19:55)What Counseling Model Should Christians Use to Counsel Other Christians? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart V (19:55 – 21:57)Should Christians Honor the Physical Body Even After Death? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VI (21:57 – 24:51)What's the Difference Between Palliative and Curative Care? When Are Christians Obligated to One Versus the Other? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingPart VII (24:51 – 28:40)What is Selfishness, and How Can a Christian Fight It? — Dr. Mohler Responds to Letters from Listeners of The BriefingSign up to receive The Briefing in your inbox every weekday morning.Follow Dr. Mohler:X | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeFor more information on The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, go to sbts.edu.For more information on Boyce College, just go to BoyceCollege.com.To write Dr. Mohler or submit a question for The Mailbox, go here.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Teresa Edwards. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to introduce Teresa Edwards’ book The Mirror Method: 12 Weeks to Stop Abandoning Yourself, a guided workbook designed to help individuals overcome people-pleasing tendencies, set boundaries, and prioritize their own needs without guilt. It focuses on personal empowerment, mental health, and rediscovering one’s authentic self. Key Takeaways People-Pleasing and Boundaries People-pleasing becomes harmful when you agree to things you don’t want to do, leading to stress and resentment. Setting boundaries is essential for self-respect and mental health. The Mirror Method A 12-week guided process to “unravel” harmful patterns and rediscover your true self. Emphasizes self-reflection, journaling, and gradual transformation at your own pace. Selfishness vs. Self-Care Edwards reframes “selfish” as a positive concept: prioritizing your health and happiness is necessary, not negative. You can’t be your best for others if you’re not your best for yourself. Health as a Wake-Up Call Stress is a silent killer; Teresa’s own health issues (high blood pressure) forced her to reevaluate her life. Happiness and well-being should not be age-limited—“You’re never too old to return to yourself.” Letting Go of Toxic Relationships Users often exploit people-pleasers; recognizing and removing such relationships is crucial. Fully committing to the Mirror Method means accepting hard truths and being okay with losing people who drain you. Therapy and Mental Health COVID accelerated acceptance of therapy in communities where it was previously stigmatized. Mental health is as important as physical health—“The mind is a muscle too.” Workbook Details Available on Amazon and at themirrormethodworkbook.com in print and downloadable formats. Exercises involve writing and self-reflection to confront truths and break patterns. Notable Quotes “Boundaries are key.” “Selfish is not a negative word—it’s perseverance of yourself.” “You can’t throw a party and be mad at your own party.” “Enough is enough—look in the mirror and say it.” “You’re never too old to return to yourself.” “Stress is that silent killer.” “Fully commit means accepting all those good, bad, or ugly moments—and being okay with letting go.” “The mind is a muscle too.” “Be okay with being okay.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Teresa Edwards. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to introduce Teresa Edwards’ book The Mirror Method: 12 Weeks to Stop Abandoning Yourself, a guided workbook designed to help individuals overcome people-pleasing tendencies, set boundaries, and prioritize their own needs without guilt. It focuses on personal empowerment, mental health, and rediscovering one’s authentic self. Key Takeaways People-Pleasing and Boundaries People-pleasing becomes harmful when you agree to things you don’t want to do, leading to stress and resentment. Setting boundaries is essential for self-respect and mental health. The Mirror Method A 12-week guided process to “unravel” harmful patterns and rediscover your true self. Emphasizes self-reflection, journaling, and gradual transformation at your own pace. Selfishness vs. Self-Care Edwards reframes “selfish” as a positive concept: prioritizing your health and happiness is necessary, not negative. You can’t be your best for others if you’re not your best for yourself. Health as a Wake-Up Call Stress is a silent killer; Teresa’s own health issues (high blood pressure) forced her to reevaluate her life. Happiness and well-being should not be age-limited—“You’re never too old to return to yourself.” Letting Go of Toxic Relationships Users often exploit people-pleasers; recognizing and removing such relationships is crucial. Fully committing to the Mirror Method means accepting hard truths and being okay with losing people who drain you. Therapy and Mental Health COVID accelerated acceptance of therapy in communities where it was previously stigmatized. Mental health is as important as physical health—“The mind is a muscle too.” Workbook Details Available on Amazon and at themirrormethodworkbook.com in print and downloadable formats. Exercises involve writing and self-reflection to confront truths and break patterns. Notable Quotes “Boundaries are key.” “Selfish is not a negative word—it’s perseverance of yourself.” “You can’t throw a party and be mad at your own party.” “Enough is enough—look in the mirror and say it.” “You’re never too old to return to yourself.” “Stress is that silent killer.” “Fully commit means accepting all those good, bad, or ugly moments—and being okay with letting go.” “The mind is a muscle too.” “Be okay with being okay.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Teresa Edwards. Purpose of the Interview The interview aims to introduce Teresa Edwards’ book The Mirror Method: 12 Weeks to Stop Abandoning Yourself, a guided workbook designed to help individuals overcome people-pleasing tendencies, set boundaries, and prioritize their own needs without guilt. It focuses on personal empowerment, mental health, and rediscovering one’s authentic self. Key Takeaways People-Pleasing and Boundaries People-pleasing becomes harmful when you agree to things you don’t want to do, leading to stress and resentment. Setting boundaries is essential for self-respect and mental health. The Mirror Method A 12-week guided process to “unravel” harmful patterns and rediscover your true self. Emphasizes self-reflection, journaling, and gradual transformation at your own pace. Selfishness vs. Self-Care Edwards reframes “selfish” as a positive concept: prioritizing your health and happiness is necessary, not negative. You can’t be your best for others if you’re not your best for yourself. Health as a Wake-Up Call Stress is a silent killer; Teresa’s own health issues (high blood pressure) forced her to reevaluate her life. Happiness and well-being should not be age-limited—“You’re never too old to return to yourself.” Letting Go of Toxic Relationships Users often exploit people-pleasers; recognizing and removing such relationships is crucial. Fully committing to the Mirror Method means accepting hard truths and being okay with losing people who drain you. Therapy and Mental Health COVID accelerated acceptance of therapy in communities where it was previously stigmatized. Mental health is as important as physical health—“The mind is a muscle too.” Workbook Details Available on Amazon and at themirrormethodworkbook.com in print and downloadable formats. Exercises involve writing and self-reflection to confront truths and break patterns. Notable Quotes “Boundaries are key.” “Selfish is not a negative word—it’s perseverance of yourself.” “You can’t throw a party and be mad at your own party.” “Enough is enough—look in the mirror and say it.” “You’re never too old to return to yourself.” “Stress is that silent killer.” “Fully commit means accepting all those good, bad, or ugly moments—and being okay with letting go.” “The mind is a muscle too.” “Be okay with being okay.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we talk about what the world says about self-care and what the Bible says about rest. If we pursue the world's view of self-care, that might look more like what the Bible calls selfishness. We think Self-care needs a new name! Join us for this one!!

Homes without people are empty. We open with that hard truth and follow the thread through marriage, Scripture, history, and national character, asking what kind of legacy we're really building. Jesse reflects on the blessings of children and the quiet cost of chasing comfort over covenant, showing how a culture that sidelines family winds up with full garages and hollow tables. From the romantic urgency of the Song of Solomon to the everyday grit of sustaining a household, we paint a practical picture of what faithful love looks like when it is tested by time.The heart of the episode digs into the Parable of the Sower. Are our lives rocky, thorny, or fertile? We examine how worry and the lure of wealth starve spiritual growth, how shallow roots can't survive heat, and how good soil multiplies life—discipleship, service, even the courage to welcome children. Scripture from Psalm 17 and Proverbs sharpens that vision, reminding us that upright homes attract blessing while pride invites ruin. It's a blueprint for daily faithfulness: prayer, humility, and the steady embrace of sacrifice.History adds weight. A brief Medal of Honor profile highlights Alexander Bradley's leap into a strong tide to save a shipmate—a snapshot of courage that still convicts. Then Theodore Roosevelt's fiery words about “the foes of our own household” push us to consider how nations unravel from the inside before they fall to threats abroad. Selfishness, comfort addiction, and moral drift are not private vices; they are public hazards. We connect those warnings to today's challenges and make the case that strong families, rooted in faith, are a frontline of national renewal.If this conversation meets you where you are—questioning priorities, hungry for deeper roots, ready for a braver love—tap play, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Subscribe for more faith-centered reflections on marriage, culture, and character, and tell us: what seeds are you planting this week?Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe Countryside Book Series https://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2

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