Podcasts about Soul

Craig and Adam talk about growing up together, living in Tennessee, and getting detention a lot.New Loosey Goosey "Driving on Mushrooms" Merch Out Now!- https://www.craigconantstore.comGet your tickets now for The Woopsie Daisy Tour! - https://punchup.live/craigconantFollow Craig!IG - https://instagram.com/craigpconant/TikTok - https://tiktok.com/@craigpconant/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/craigpconant/Merch - https://craigconantstore.com/Follow Adam!IG - https://www.instagram.com/adammockett/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@themockettsSend in your hip hop beats for a chance to win $500, merch, and a credit in Craig's upcoming special! Send entries to communityservicepod@gmail.comFollow the podcast!Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/communityservicepodIG - https://www.instagram.com/communityservicepodTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@communityservicepodSend your poop stories, party stories, or prank stories to communityservicepod@gmail.com or DM communityservicepod on IG! (audio submissions welcome)Business Plugs:Need a natural, holistic facial or some Ayurvedic healing?Contact Cynthia at Ritual Skin and Soul:https://instagram.com/livecynplyayurveda/https://instagram.com/ritualskinandsoul/Check out Brian Johnson's Art! He did the 3 Skeletons Skateboards + The New Podcast Studio: https://www.instagram.com/brianjohnsonstudios/Aztlan Herbal Remedies - https://www.aztlanherbalremedies.com/Kettlebells South Bay - https://www.instagram.com/kettlebellssouthbay/PV Coin Exchange - https://palosverdescoinexchange.com/Deadlight Visions Graphic Design - https://instagram.com/deadlightvisions/Donny Honcho's Healthy Pet Products - https://linktr.ee/localdogdaddySwank Hank's Handmade EDC - https://swankhanks.com/Glitch Pudding, Acrylic Artist - https://instagram.com/glitchpudding/Hoobs Glass Art - https://www.hoobsglass.net/The Pet's Choice Animal Groomers - https://www.instagram.com/thepetschoice_wilmington.ca/Craig's Holistic Doctors:Dr. Jay - https://www.instagram.com/100yearsjay/PBC Health - https://www.instagram.com/pbchealthwellness/Healing/Hustling Links:Louise Hay - https://youtu.be/lz16YqpWkz4Wayne Dyer - https://youtu.be/44ImQV46lF4Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life - https://youtube.com/watch?v=14JxE7i0EPcLouise Hay Sleep Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz8bHR4o7E0Emmet Fox - Prayer Is Not A Way Of Asking, But Of Receiving - https://youtu.be/Tf4yVNtMOgw?si=fQGIg-SGgbF8nBuSRobert Kiyosaki - Liabilities to Assets - https://youtube.com/watch?v=A8vD_XO0vUUCraig's favorite healers:Esther Hicks (AKA Abraham Hicks)Joe DispenzaBruce LiptonDr. SebiAlso shout out to these light workers giving out that lost knowledge:Dr. Delbert BlairDolores CannonSantos Bonnaci

Resistance is always the greatest near the breakthrough. Today, we dive into what growth actually looks like while building a soul-based business. If you're on this journey, you might already know that your business growth and your personal growth are not two separate tracks – they're the same track. That's why I'm sharing the mechanism to help you take action through fear and resistance, turn your biggest triggers into the most direct path to growth, and work with the energy of expansion to get results faster. Plus, I'll leave you with a personal challenge to unlock your next level of growth in business and in life.   HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 What does growth look like in a soul-based business? 03:25 One question to ask yourself when your business feels stuck. 06:05 How to take the most direct path through resistance. 09:35 Why you have to take action if you want to move past fear. 13:45 What makes community the ultimate cheat code for growth? 16:00 How your biggest triggers are access points for expansion. 20:05 What I learned from almost "cute quitting" my first book. 23:25 A challenge to unlock your next level of growth.   RESOURCES + LINKS Save $200 on your ticket for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE!   FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

Take a look at Joni's newest book: "Keeping Faith When Life Hurts." Order it here. --------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.

Books at Bedtime: The Escape by Katherine MansfieldStep away from the noise of your day and allow your mind to settle. Tonight, cozy up under the blankets for a beautifully measured reading of Katherine Mansfield's classic short story, The Escape.Following a couple's tension-filled journey through a sweltering Mediterranean landscape after a missed train, the story shifts profoundly into an exquisite, dreamlike encounter with a majestic silver tree and a singing voice. This sudden transition from the friction of daily life into an enveloping, deep stillness mirrors the very process of letting go at the end of a long day—making it a perfect "Coffee Break for the Soul." Let the hypnotic descriptions of smoky olive trees, sea breezes, and immense quietude guide your nervous system into total tranquility.Whether you are seeking gentle comfort to overcome insomnia, searching for a peaceful sleep aid, or simply craving a moment of deep relaxation to untangle a busy mind, lay back and let this reading carry you away.Why This Episode Will Help You Sleep Tonight:Eases Insomnia: Soft-spoken, rhythmic narration gives your mind a gentle, low-stakes focus, pulling you out of the overthinking loop.Deep Relaxation: The story's atmospheric transition into a deep, enfolded silence acts as a natural bridge toward sleep.Calming Distraction: Swaps your current anxieties for a vintage, vivid landscape that naturally encourages a restful state.About Calming Anxiety & Books at BedtimeBrought to you by the Calming Anxiety podcast network, Books at Bedtime pairs timeless literature with the soothing art of vocal relaxation. Your host draws upon years of clinical insight to slow your breathing, calm your racing thoughts, and help you transition peacefully from wakefulness to deep, restorative rest.Break free from the cycle of insomnia.Surrender the day and welcome comfort.Rediscover a peaceful path to sleep.Take a slow, deep breath, release the tension in your shoulders, and let the reading enfold you.Listen & Learn More: Visit calminganxiety.fm to explore our online course, masterclasses, and targeted resources for long-term anxiety and panic relief.If these bedtime readings bring you comfort, please subscribe, rate, and share them with someone you care about. Be kind to yourself.

Ken and Lima dig into Ohio State's brutal schedule and whether the Buckeyes could realistically lose four games and still make the expanded playoff, before pivoting into a broader lament about how NIL and the transfer portal have changed the sport. Ken argues something has to give on regulation, pointing to real examples of players getting sued over buyouts, while Owen and Ken share personal stories about players and coaches leaving the moment a better opportunity appears. They also wrestle with how much big-money boosters now determine a program's success independent of tradition, culture, or coaching.

We are subjected to the temptations of confusion, cynicism, and nihilism like never before. So many pressures, including new ones, seemingly by the day, push us in these directions. What formative things can we do to help ourselves and our society be a part of a hopeful story instead? Two of our Trinity Forum Senior Fellows, psychiatrist Curt Thompson and columnist David French, come from different disciplines, but in this episode, they provide complementary insights into the hopeful practices of thought and action we're all looking for. This episode was recorded live at the 2025 gathering of the Trinity Forum Senior Fellows in Washington, DC. The moderator is Trinity Forum President Cherie Harder.Go deeper into the topics discussed with these Trinity Forum Readings:The Federalist Papers (with an introduction by David French)The Purchase of a Soul by Victor HugoPolitics, Morality, & Civility by Václav HavelOn Friendship by Marcus Tullius Cicero

In this episode, Harmony sits down with Karina for a conversation about the wisdom that's been inside us all along. Karina explains why she never uses tarot to predict the future — instead, she reads the cards as mirrors for the archetypal patterns already shaping our lives. They talk about magnetic creation, the eight-year fear block that kept her new book on a shelf, and the Terma ritual she teaches for manifesting from alignment instead of force. Along the way, Karina does a live tarot reading on air, and the conversation turns to AI, synchronicity, and what it really means to trust your own inner guidance. Guest: Karina La Puma is an author, intuitive guide, Reiki master, and Western astrologer (practicing since 1979). She's the creator of “A Toolkit for Awakening,” an eleven-book series weaving together tarot, astrology, mythology, psychology, and the hero's journey, and the designer of her own digital tarot deck. Her newest book, Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams, is out now. In This Episode Why the wisdom we're seeking isn't out there somewhere — it's already inside us Karina's Sicilian and Calabrese roots, and her family's restaurant-and-bar life in small-town Pennsylvania How curiosity about astrology and tarot in her twenties turned into eleven books Inside “A Toolkit for Awakening” and the tarot deck that took 30 years to finish Karina's daily three-card ritual — body, mind, and emotions What “magnetic creation” means, and how it's different from ordinary manifestation (20:51) The eight-year fear block that delayed her own book — and the broken ankle that finally stopped her in her tracks AI as a creative co-creator: where it helps, and where Karina draws the line A live, on-air tarot reading for a listener facing a creative crossroads The Terma method: a ritual for burying the past, the future, and the present to manifest from essence, not form Archetypes, synchronicity, and what happens when the veil between inner and outer life gets thin Links & Resources Karina's book: Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams Free gifts (Cosmic Codes + 10 Transformational Steps for Flow and Fulfillment): soul-source.org or klapuma.com Follow the show: @findingharmonypodcast Follow Harmony: @harmonyslaterofficial Curious about Harmony's November retreat on the west coast of Canada? DM @harmonyslaterofficial to request an application. The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

In this episode, Harmony sits down with Karina for a conversation about the wisdom that's been inside us all along. Karina explains why she never uses tarot to predict the future — instead, she reads the cards as mirrors for the archetypal patterns already shaping our lives. They talk about magnetic creation, the eight-year fear block that kept her new book on a shelf, and the Terma ritual she teaches for manifesting from alignment instead of force. Along the way, Karina does a live tarot reading on air, and the conversation turns to AI, synchronicity, and what it really means to trust your own inner guidance. Guest: Karina La Puma is an author, intuitive guide, Reiki master, and Western astrologer (practicing since 1979). She's the creator of “A Toolkit for Awakening,” an eleven-book series weaving together tarot, astrology, mythology, psychology, and the hero's journey, and the designer of her own digital tarot deck. Her newest book, Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams, is out now. In This Episode Why the wisdom we're seeking isn't out there somewhere — it's already inside us Karina's Sicilian and Calabrese roots, and her family's restaurant-and-bar life in small-town Pennsylvania How curiosity about astrology and tarot in her twenties turned into eleven books Inside “A Toolkit for Awakening” and the tarot deck that took 30 years to finish Karina's daily three-card ritual — body, mind, and emotions What “magnetic creation” means, and how it's different from ordinary manifestation (20:51) The eight-year fear block that delayed her own book — and the broken ankle that finally stopped her in her tracks AI as a creative co-creator: where it helps, and where Karina draws the line A live, on-air tarot reading for a listener facing a creative crossroads The Terma method: a ritual for burying the past, the future, and the present to manifest from essence, not form Archetypes, synchronicity, and what happens when the veil between inner and outer life gets thin Links & Resources Karina's book: Awaken Magnetic Creation: Manifesting Your Dreams Free gifts (Cosmic Codes + 10 Transformational Steps for Flow and Fulfillment): soul-source.org or klapuma.com Follow the show: @findingharmonypodcast Follow Harmony: @harmonyslaterofficial Curious about Harmony's November retreat on the west coast of Canada? DM @harmonyslaterofficial to request an application. The Inner Rejuvenation Codes: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/inner-rejuvenation-codes-mc Join the Lightworker Mastermind:  https://harmonyslater.com/lightworker-mastermind FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

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On Your World of Creativity, we travel the world talking with creative practitioners about how they get inspired, organize ideas, and turn imagination into impact.Today's guest believes that imagination isn't just a creative skill—it's infrastructure.Adelia Schleusz has built a career at the intersection of commercial interior design, behavioral psychology, sensory design, research, and strategic foresight. As the founder of What If LAB, she helps organizations use creativity, science, and cross-disciplinary thinking to design better experiences, better environments, and perhaps even better futures.Adelia 's Website@adeliapcs on InstagramConnect on LInkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/adelia-c-schleusz-rid-ncidq-iida-195b116/If you've ever wondered how curiosity becomes innovation—or how asking "What if?" can transform the way we work, create, and collaborate—this conversation is for you.Guest BioAdelia C. Schleusz is the Founder of What If LAB, LLC, a creative consultancy operating at the intersection of interior environments, human experiences, strategy, and science.A licensed and registered interior designer, Adelia has spent her career exploring how creativity, behavioral psychology, research, and sensory design can work together to shape meaningful experiences. Her work has earned numerous industry honors, including the prestigious Interior Design 2023 HiP Award, recognizing the most innovative people in commercial design.Adelia is a public speaker, SXSW workshop facilitator, and recipient of the IIDA 2025 Kimball International Makers of a Better Future Fund Award. Through What If LAB, she helps organizations cultivate curiosity, challenge assumptions, and design solutions that bridge imagination and practical impact.Her philosophy is simple: stay curious, ask better questions, and never stop exploring the possibilities hidden inside "What if?"1: Imagination as InfrastructureOne phrase that immediately caught my attention is your description of using "imagination as infrastructure."Many people think of imagination as something abstract or artistic, but you see it as foundational to innovation and problem-solving.What does "imagination as infrastructure" mean to you, and how has that philosophy shaped your career journey from interior design into strategy, research, and future-focused thinking?Are organizations doing enough to nurture imagination—or are they unintentionally designing it out of the workplace?2: The Soul of Your BrandWhen I look at What If LAB, I don't see an interior design firm. I see a curiosity engine. A place where diverse disciplines collide to create new possibilities.How has your mission evolved as you've gained experience working across industries and disciplines?3: Designing for Human ExperienceYou've worked extensively in commercial interiors, behavioral psychology, sensory design, and research. Many people think design is about aesthetics. But your work suggests it's really about human behavior and experience.What have you learned about how environments influence the way people think, collaborate, create, and even feel?What are some simple design principles listeners could apply in their own workspaces or creative environments?Have you seen examples where changing a space transformed the outcomes of a team or organization?4: The Power of Cross-Disciplinary ThinkingA recurring theme on this podcast is that creativity often happens at the intersection of disciplines. You've intentionally built a career that connects design, psychology, research, science, business strategy, and innovation.Why do breakthroughs so often emerge when we bring together people with different perspectives, and how can leaders create environments where that kind of collaboration thrives?5: Living in the "What If?"In a world increasingly focused on efficiency, certainty, and immediate results, curiosity can sometimes feel like a luxury. If listeners wanted to strengthen their own curiosity muscle this week, what's one question they should begin asking themselves?If you enjoyed today's conversation, please subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.

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Hi beautiful, Jody here…We spend so much time in our thoughts… but today is a chance to go deeper, beyond the mind, and reconnect with who you truly are.So take a breath, come inside, and let's begin. XO, Jody Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE ARE RELEASING A BOOK! Handlebar Volume 1: Heart and Soul, A Practical Guide To Help You Open Your Heart And Clear Out Your Soul is now available for pre-order and official releases on August 25th. (Link below)In this episode the Smiths reveal what they have been working on and talk through an overview of the book. Preorder here:https://upperroom.store/products/handlebars-heart-soul?fbclid=PAdGRleATLcN1wZG9mAmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDzEyNDAyNDU3NDI4NzQxNAABp2Y1_QgaZE-_A05-8hfAS3ShjEr5-4AfnhWxEMS5WaZUvNdu1IgAqP3MHLrK_aem_-4kQgXGwNJwDRnrtStjC7QPreorder from Amazon:https://us.amazon.com/Handlebars-Heart-Aaron-W-Smith/dp/B0G36GNRPXCheck out our website, Thehandlebarpodcast.com for more information, merch, how to partner with us and more. You can subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@thehandlebarpodcast

As part of our Soul Care Summer, we're revisiting a conversation that's stayed with many listeners. Somewhere along the way, many of us picked up the idea that God can only look at us through gritted teeth, or worse, has to look away. Brad Jersak joins Michael to gently dismantle that picture, showing that the ache of feeling far from God was never God's doing.The conversation moves through a recovering addict's encounter with pure light, Cornelius in the book of Acts, and a fresh reading of Psalm 22, all pointing toward the same conviction, that the cross reveals a Father who stays present even in humanity's deepest cry of abandonment. Brad's higher Christology, it turns out, only widens the reach of Abba's love.Brad Jersak is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and serves as a reader and monastery preacher at All Saints of North America Orthodox Monastery. He previously joined Restoring the Soul in 2017 to discuss A More Christlike God, and returned to discuss In: Incarnation and Inclusion, Abba and Lamb.Support the showENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

Jack Canfield is a professional speaker, success coach, and entrepreneur. Jack is the coauthor of more than 200 books, including, The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Bn and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers.     Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show - Become an Ultra-Performer. Now 3X week M / W / F   Are you an Entrepreneur, Founder, or CEO? Revenues $250K to $5M? Sign up for your Breakout Session...get custom steps to build a fast-growing, highly profitable business that makes an impact.     BREAKOUT SESSION - Book it Now     Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Advisor for Founders, Entrepreneurs and CEOs ready to achieve at your the top 1%.     SUBSCRIBE to Conscious Millionaire Show     Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. The World's #1 Ultra-Performance podcast. Millions of Listeners. 190 countries -- Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with 12 seasons and 3,200+ episodes.

❖ Today's Bible reading is Psalm 16: www.ESV.org/Psalm16 ❖ To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional: www.crossway.org/books/in-the-lord-i-take-refuge-hcj/ ❖ Browse other resources from Dane Ortlund: www.crossway.org/authors/dane-c-ortlund/

Welcome to a quiet space for your mind. Tonight, sink into your pillows for a gentle, slow-paced reading of Katherine Mansfield's classic short story, Sun and Moon.Stepping into the perspective of two young children watching the grand, glittering preparations for an adult dinner party, this story serves as a beautiful "Coffee Break for the Soul." Let the rich, nostalgic imagery of little gold chairs, spun-sugar houses, and rose-tinted rooms wash over you like a warm wave, guiding you away from the day's stress and easing you into a deep, restful state.If you are looking for gentle sleep support, dealing with insomnia, or simply need a mindful moment of relaxation to calm a racing mind, let this beautifully narrated tale be your anchor tonight.✨ Why This Episode Will Help You Sleep Tonight:Deep Relaxation: Slow, rhythmic storytelling designed to lower your heart rate and promote a sense of safety and calm.Immersive Distraction: Perfect for overthinkers and those battling insomnia, shifting your focus from daily worries to a dreamlike, vintage landscape.Mindful Drift: Ideal to play softly in the background as you drift off into a deep, restorative sleep.About Calming Anxiety & Books at BedtimeBrought to you by the Calming Anxiety podcast network, Books at Bedtime blends the therapeutic power of soft spoken-word narration with timeless literature. Your host brings years of clinical insight to help soothe your nervous system, one story at a time.Escape the cycle of insomnia.Embrace the comfort of rest.Rediscover peaceful sleep.Close your eyes, breathe deeply, and let the journey begin.

Religion without inner transformation is a body without a soul.

Send me a text! I'd LOVE to hear your feedback on this episode!How do you actually rewire your brain and break the patterns running your life? Not through willpower. Not through more insight. Through the practices that reach the level where the wiring actually lives.In this episode, I go deep on the neuroscience and the soul of real change — for anyone who has done the therapy, had the insight, and still ends up back in the same pattern. That is not a willpower problem. It is a wiring problem. And wiring can change.What I cover:What neural pathways are and how they formNeuroplasticity and how the brain restructures itself at any ageThe brainwave states where deep change becomes possible (and why theta matters so much)Memory reconsolidation — the window where old programming can be rewrittenWhy the body must be included, not just the mindThe neurochemistry that makes old patterns feel addictiveEvery major modality with real research behind it — meditation, EFT tapping, breathwork, somatic release, loving-kindness practice, theta-state work, and BEAM TherapyMy own journey with these practices, including my mentor Brenda Farrugia of So BrilliantI want to name something directly. You do not need me to bring on an expert to educate you on this from a place of bias. I come to every episode the same way I have from the beginning — passion over profit, no bias, always. I do the research. I do the reading. I do the personal work. And I bring you what I have learned, walked, and lived.Science and soul. Always.Mentioned in this episode: Brenda Farrugia — So Brilliant (sobrilliant.ca) Official EFT from A to Z by Gabrielle Rutten & Gary CraigLoved this episode? I am an independent podcaster — no network, no corporate backing, just me doing this work week after week. If this moved you, please follow Sandy K Nutrition Health & Lifestyle Queen on Apple or Spotify, rate it five stars, and leave a written review with a few kind words. Reviews are how other women find this show. Every one matters. Thank you for being here.Support the showInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sandyknutrition/Facebook Page:  https://www.facebook.com/sandyknutritionTikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@sandyknutritionYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIh48ov-SgbSUXsVeLL2qAgRumble:  https://rumble.com/c/c-5461001Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyknutrition/Substack:  https://sandykruse.substack.com/Podcast Website:  https://sandykruse.ca

Hey, it's Amy Newmark with your Chicken Soup for the Soul and today I'm sharing a couple of stories from one of our latest audiobooks, the one that we made for Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating the Spirit of America. We have a lot of audiobooks out there, and a lot more coming, and I thought you'd enjoy hearing some of the stories narrated by professional actors. So today, with permission of Simon & Schuster, I'm going to share a couple of stories from the Simon & Schuster audiobook version of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Celebrating the Spirit of America. It's copyright 2026 by Chicken Soup for the Soul, and available now in all the places you go to listen to audiobooks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

By 2030, the biggest wave of new jobs isn't going to reward people who can chat with AI. It's going to reward people who can build with it.Right now most people are still typing prompts one at a time, while a small group is quietly building AI agents that run their businesses in the background.In this episode, I show you exactly how I went from doing the work to directing it, and how you can build your first AI agent this week even if you've never touched code.Watch until the end and you'll walk away with a repeatable way to think about every future agent you build.✅ Get Your FREE AI Company Operating System here: https://go.danmartell.com/3SXCfgk

The Platform Mix 619 features the Alabama born and Nashville based DJ, Houndstooth! He's known for being one of the most versatile DJs in the city playing support for Jelly Roll, Juicy J, Yelawolf, Mike Jones and was the touring DJ for Alexander King. Outside of shows with artists he has residencies all over town at venues like Cherries, Hampton Social, Federales, LA Jackson and more! He also recently co-founded Wild Card Talent, a DJ booking agency based right here in Nashville that will be launching their brand new Wild Card Coffee Club this Sunday, July 26th at Lola's in Midtown at 11AM. Be sure to follow Houndstooth on his socials to catch his upcoming release of "MJ Meets Luther" and all his latest shows. If you want the full track list, my top tracks of the week, and a behind-the-scenes look at what I'm playing in my sets, check out my Patreon link in the description. Now turn those speakers all the way up and let's get into it with Houndstooth's—right here, on The Platform. Houndstooth: https://www.instagram.com/djhoundstooth/ Podcast: www.youtube.com/@theplatformmix Patreon: www.patreon.com/djdexmke Artwork by Michael Byers-Dent: www.instagram.com/byersdent/ TRACKLIST: Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (houndstooth Edit) Heavy D & The Boyz - This Is Your Night (Rolf Dyman Remix) VEDO & Chris Brown - Do You Mind (Spooki Remix) Sage The Gemini - Gas Pedal (Tall Boys Edit) Mariah Carey - We Belong Together (Alryz Remix) PARTYNEXTDOOR & Drake - Come And See Me (NOTNAJ Remix) Odeal - Blame U - (Dan Bravo Edit) Leon Thomas - Mutt (Decemberkid Edit) Baby Bash Feat. Frankie J - Suga Suga (Danny Diggz Blend) Kehlani - Folded (Madness Muv & DSM League Remix) LoveRance ft. IamSu & Skipper - Up! (Lincoln Baio Remix) Jade - Don't Walk Away (Lincoln Baio Edit) RAYE - WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! (Spryte Edit) ANOTR Feat. 54 Ultra - Talk To You (DJ Dark Remix) DaBaby - Drop Dat Thang (Rollo Tomasi Remix) Jay-Z - Heart Of The City (Ain't No Love) (PINEO & LOEB Remix) Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth - They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.) (Kiinjo Remix) Akon - Smack That - (NIE Remix) The Whispers - It's A Love Thing (Party Pupils Remix) Olivia Dean - Man I Need (Gilla Remix) Drake - Shabang (BtB Remix) The Whispers - And The Beat Goes On (Sableige Remix) BigXThaPlug - MmHmm (Danny Diggz Bootleg) Justin Bieber Feat. Nicki Minaj - Beauty And A Beat (Spryte Edit) John Summit & Hayla - Where You Are (Night Fever Remix) The Chemical Brothers - Go (DJ Dark Remix) Francis Mercier & Robin S. - Show Me Love (Devotion) Drake & Central Cee - Which One (Onedye Remix) Lloyd - Get It Shawty (Kira Remix) T.I. - Why You Wanna (Party Pupils Remix) Rae Sremmurd - Come Get Her - (Spryte Edit) Bruno Mars - I Just Might (Austin Millz Remix) Drake - NOKIA (NF Remix) Janet Jackson - All For You (Party Pupils Remix)

Text your thoughts and questions!We often think rest is something we earn after we've worked hard enough. We push through exhaustion, tell ourselves we'll slow down later, and believe that getting more done is the key to feeling better. But what if we've been thinking about rest all wrong?This week, in episode 323 of the Positively LivingⓇ Podcast, we're revisiting one of our most impactful conversations with Gary Ware, founder of Breakthrough Play, keynote speaker, certified coach, and bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. As part of our summer series on energy, stress, and nervous system regulation, this timely re-release explores why rest is essential—not as a reward for productivity, but as the foundation that makes sustainable productivity possible.Gary Ware is the founder of Breakthrough Play, a keynote speaker, certified coach, and the bestselling author of Playful Rebellion. Through applied improvisation, positive psychology, and the science of play, Gary helps individuals and organizations reduce stress, strengthen communication, spark creativity, and build more sustainable ways of working. His mission is to help people challenge the belief that productivity requires constant hustle and instead embrace play and rest as powerful tools for greater impact, innovation, and well-being.In this conversation, Gary introduces three distinct types of rest—macro, micro, and meso—and explains how each one helps reduce stress, restore creativity, and support your energy in different ways. He also shares why play isn't childish, why entrepreneurs often resist rest the most, and how small shifts can dramatically improve your focus, well-being, and impact.Key Takeaways:Rest isn't something you earn. It's something that allows you to do your best work.Chronic stress keeps your brain in fight, flight, or freeze mode, reducing creativity, empathy, and clear thinking.Better sleep isn't always about getting more hours. Improving the quality of your sleep can make a significant difference.A consistent wind-down routine helps your body transition into restorative sleep.Macro rest focuses on deep restoration through quality sleep and recovery.Micro rest consists of short five-minute breaks throughout the day that help reset your brain and restore energy between tasks.Scrolling social media or checking email isn't true rest. Choose activities that genuinely recharge you instead.Meso rest means intentionally stepping away from work for several hours, a day, or longer to pursue hobbies, family time, or activities that bring joy.Hobbies aren't a luxury—they help your brain make creative connections and improve problem-solving.Play looks different for everyone. The goal isn't to do what others find fun, but to discover what genuinely restores and energizes you.Sustainable productivity begins with honoring your energy, not constantly pushing through exhaustion.Rest isn't the opposite of productivity—it's what makes productivity sustainable. When you give yourself permission to rest before you're completely depleted, you create space for greater creativity, better decisions, stronger relationships, and more meaningful work. What would change if you stopped trying to earn your rest and started treating it as one of your greatest strengths?Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about Positively LivingⓇ and Lisa at https://positivelyproductive.com/podcast/Stop trying to fit into someone else's productivity rules! Grab my free Productivity Toolkit, a collection of workbooks designed to help you explore how you work, uncover what truly matters to you, and create your very own energy-friendly systems. Get it here: www.positivelyproductive.com/plpkitCONNECT WITH GARY WARE:WebsiteLinkedInCONNECT WITH LISA ZAWROTNY:FacebookInstagramResourcesWork with Lisa! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Playful Rebellion: Maximize Workplace Success Through the Power of PlayEpisode 321: Why Fun and Play Belong in a Productive LifeEpisode 249: Five Energizing Habits to Make You More ProductiveEpisode 172: Why the Simple Act of Pausing Will Make You More ProductivePlay: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination, and Invigorates the Soul by Dr. Stuart BrownPrimed to Perform by Neel Doshi & Lindsay McGregor(Find links to books/gear on the Positively Productive Resources Page.)Book a Clarity CallDance Song Playlist V1, V2, V3Music by Ian and Jeff ZawrotnyStart your own podcast with Buzzsprout!I'm part of a free virtual event called Burn Beautiful, alongside over 25 experts in burnout, well-being, and leadership. My session is all about the minimum effective day, practical tools to make your days more sustainable. It's available through July 7th, is free, and you can listen on your own schedule. Go to positivelyproductive.com/beautiful26 to register. 

New laws meant to encourage the construction of new homes in San Francisco give a lot of power to the state. Today, we explore how and where the homes get built. Then, music legend Melissa Etheridge performs in the Bay Area after releasing her first album in seven years. 

What if one simple morning habit could help you sleep better, lower stress, and bring more peace to your day?In this third episode of the Summer Soul Glow Up series, Bonnie shares how learning the science of morning light helped reset her sleep — and how she's adjusting her summer glow up practice in the midst of a tough season to meet with God and receive His peace.If you've been waking up anxious, feeling emotionally drained, or longing to begin your day with more hope, this episode will encourage you to discover how God's design for your body can become a pathway to caring for your soul.Key Takeaways— Why morning light helps reset your body's internal clock
— The surprising connection between sunlight, sleep, and emotional well-being— How one simple morning practice can calm fear and renew hope
— Why caring for your body can open your heart to God
— A gentle soul care rhythm to begin each day with peaceBreath Prayer
Inhale: Speak, Lord...
Exhale: I am listeningScripture
"Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening." 1 Samuel 3:10 → Bible-in-a-Year Plan by Biblica (on the Bible App)The International Bible Societyhttps://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/19038 → Join Bonnie on Instagram @thebonniegray → Free Devotional Gift Download your free devotional: Bonnie’s FREE “Find Your Joy with Jesus: A 4-Day Devotional.”https://thebonniegray.com/findyourjoydevotional/Prioritize self-care the Jesus way and experience rest, renewal, and encouragement for your soul. Take Bonnie's Soul Care Courses: Breathe Joy with Jesus:Create Happy Wellness Rhythms to Cultivate Joy with God's PromisesRegister at https://thebonniegray.com/soulcareschool/ → Eucalyptus Shower Steamers for instant calm at Bonnie's Soul Care Store Watch YouTube Devotionals:https://youtube.com/thebonniegray Bestselling Books by Bonnie:https://amzn.to/3NpVYQd Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It's easy to tolerate things that God does not condone. How do we set healthy guardrails to make sure we don't allow our own souls to be afflicted with compromise! Foundation Stones, Volume 2: https://a.co/d/01j0sPqLSupport the show

In part one of this final breathwork conversation, Amy and Michelle go deep — into the body, into the emotions, and into the kind of healing that doesn't have a name until you've experienced it. Michelle shares what happens when breath reaches the places that talk therapy can't, and Amy brings some personal stories that will have you nodding along and maybe reaching for a tissue. There's science here, there's soul here, and there's a quote near the end that might just stop you in your tracks.   Find Michelle Here   Connect with Amy here!   *Click here to learn more about Michelle Gallager and 9D Breathwork   #HealthyAF #HealthyLife #GriefAndHealing #SelfImprovement #PersonalGrowth #GiveYourselfGrace  #MentalWellness #LifeIsUnpredictable

What do you do when your soul is running on empty? Psalm 42-43 shows us that God welcomes our honest prayers, even when they are filled with questions, grief, and tears. In this message, we'll discover how biblical lament helps us bring our hurts to God and why our ultimate hope is found in Jesus, who entered our suffering so that we would never face it alone.

Jack Canfield is a professional speaker, success coach, and entrepreneur. Jack is the coauthor of more than 200 books, including, The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Bn and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers.     Welcome to the Conscious Millionaire Show - Become an Ultra-Performer. Now 3X week M / W / F   Are you an Entrepreneur, Founder, or CEO? Revenues $250K to $5M? Sign up for your Breakout Session...get custom steps to build a fast-growing, highly profitable business that makes an impact.     BREAKOUT SESSION - Book it Now     Join Host JV Crum III, with 2 exits and over 75M revenues in his companies, he is the Ultra-Performer Advisor for Founders, Entrepreneurs and CEOs ready to achieve at your the top 1%.     SUBSCRIBE to Conscious Millionaire Show     Season 12 of the award-winning Conscious Millionaire Show. The World's #1 Ultra-Performance podcast. Millions of Listeners. 190 countries -- Inc Magazine "Top 13 Business Podcasts" with 12 seasons and 3,200+ episodes.

Host David Warren talks with Thomas Harrison about the importance of receiving encouragement, plus giving encouragement to others.  Guest information:  www.mediaembassy.com  Our website:  www.oasisnetwork.org

Welcome to Heart & Soul Center of Light. We are a joyful, loving community in the Science of Mind tradition. You are invited to celebrate with us, lift your spirit, and practice principles that transform lives.What to expect:• Uplifting music and prayer• A practical, spiritually grounded message• Community intention setting and celebrationNew here?• Say hello in the chat so our community can welcome you.• If you feel inspired, invite a friend to join next Sunday.Support the work:Your generosity helps us serve more people. Give as you are led.https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/giving/ways-to-give/Stay connected:• Website: https://www.heartsoulcenter.org• Prayer request: prayerandcare@heartsoulcenter.orgThank you for being here. May your day be guided by peace, clarity, and love!YOUTH & FAMILY VILLAGE IS IN SESSION! 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sundays 10:00AM - 11:30AM.The IMAGINING JUSTICE COLLECTIVE.Join us on ZOOM for IJ on Wednesday nights and do your part to make a difference in the world: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84542927442#successONLINE GROUP PRAYER is available via ZOOM 10 minutes after Sunday Service AND on Wednesday mornings at 07:00am Pacific Time: Meeting ID 729 205 089 or by phone: +1-669-900-6833PRAYER PODCAST - Listen to podcasts of laser prayers to support every aspect of your life. - https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/power...SACRED SERVICE VOLUNTEERING - Please join us in Sacred Service; we absolutely need you! https://www.heartsoulcenter.org/sacre...SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - Click the SUBSCRIBE button and ring the Notifications Bell so that you're automatically notified about new videos and live streams on our channel: / @heartandsoulcenteroflight VISIT OUR ONLINE STORE to stay in style with all the latest Heart and Soul wearable merch: http://heartsoulcenter.org/onlinestore#HeartAndSoul #ScienceOfMind #SundayService #Oakland #SpiritualCommunity

Psalm 42 - Preach to the Soul by City|U Lubbock

I go a lot deeper on this stuff inside EVOLVE, come check it out if it feels right → http://evolve.geekpsychology.comWhy failing at even a small goal makes INFPs question their whole self-worth, and what's actually going on underneath it.In this video you'll learn:Why one mistake can feel like proof that you're a failure as a personThe cognitive function driving this reaction and why INFPs feel it harder than most typesA story from my own life about a mistake I made publicly, and how I kept it from turning into shame0:00 The question: why one failure feels like proof you're worthless1:00 Meet the Soul, the function behind your identity2:00 The story: my Reddit post that backfired3:00 Waking up to the fallout4:00 How I kept it from becoming shame5:00 It's not you, it's the action you took6:00 Treat it like a game and learn from what doesn't work

China's Golden Age on the Western Bookshelf China may seem like a big story today, but its presence on Western bookshelves was even greater during the 1930s. Books about China not only appeared on bestseller lists but often dominated them. In this short solo episode, John discusses some of the most notable titles of the decade. He begins with Pearl S. Buck's The Good Earth and ends with Ruth Harkness's account of panda collecting. Most of the popular books about China were highly sympathetic to the Chinese people. We take a close look at a striking exception: Ralph Townsend's now-forgotten Ways That Are Dark, which viciously attacked China and lavished praise on Japan. Show Notes Books mentioned in the episode: The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck (1931) Also by Buck: Fighting Angel: Portrait of a Soul and The Exile (both 1936) Oil for the Lamps of China by Alice Tisdale Hobart (1933) Lost Horizon by James Hilton (1933) Ways That Are Dark: The Truth About China by Ralph Townsend (1933) My Country and My People by Lin Yutang (1935) Lin also wrote: The Importance of Living (1937) The Blue Lotus by Hergé / Georges Remi (1936)News from Tartary: A Journey from Peking to Kashmir by Peter Fleming (1936) Four Hundred Million Customers: The Experiences – Some Happy, Some Sad – of an American in China, and What They Taught Him by Carl Crow (1937) Red Star Over China by Edgar Snow (1937 in Britain, 1938 in the U.S.) The Lady and the Panda: An Adventure by Ruth Harkness (1938) The Books on Asia Podcast is co-produced with Plum Rain Press. Podcast host Amy Chavez is author of The Widow, the Priest, and the Octopus Hunter: Discovering a Lost Way of Life on a Secluded Japanese Island. and Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan.The Books on Asia website posts book reviews, podcast episodes and episode Show Notes. Subscribe to the BOA podcast from your favorite podcast service. Subscribe to the Books on Asia newsletter to receive news of the latest new book releases, reviews and podcast episodes.

Did Ian Macbeth sell his soul when he sold Avocado Property? In this episode, Ian shares the realities of exiting a business, tackling burnout, navigating the UK property market, and why prioritising family and wellbeing became the smartest decision of his career.

The Gospel extends a wide welcome, but the response varies. Key Scriptures: Matthew 22:1-15 NLT, John 14:1-6 NLT, Romans 5:1-2 NLT Connect with us & let us know you are listening and how we can pray for you... https://www.pursuitnazarene.org/online-connection-card

Jesus challenges us to surrender our own priorities, lose our lives for His sake, and live for eternal rewards, because nothing in this world is worth more than knowing and following Christ.Let Jesus shape your concernsLose your life to find your lifeLive for the right rewardsLife Group Discussion:What is one area of your life (career, relationships, finances, future, etc.) where you're most tempted to make decisions without first asking God what He wants?Where do you notice yourself trying to control outcomes instead of trusting God? How has that affected your peace?Looking at your current calendar and priorities, what would someone conclude you value most? Does that reflect the life you want to live for Christ?

The Human Equation with Joe Pangaro – One year ago, my wife Kathleen died unexpectedly, and my world changed without my approval. In an instant, the life I knew was gone. The routines, the shared dreams, the quiet comfort of partnership — all of it shattered. What followed was not simply sadness. It was an emotional revolution, a complete upheaval of the internal landscape that...

If the last few weeks have felt like an “underworld” journey, you aren’t alone. As the rare “Basket” configuration peaks between July 20–26, the pieces are finally falling into place. This isn’t just another week of astrology—it is the start of a phoenix rebirth that is burning away your old life to make room for the new. In this transmission, Sabrina Lynn reveals the hidden narrative behind the chaos. From Mercury stationing direct to the fierce start of Leo Season, discover why these are the most magical two weeks of the year—and how to claim your soul power at this profound crossroads. The Soul's Transmission – The Burning Basket: The truth about why your old life had to “torch” itself this month. – The Final Pivot: How Mercury Direct is returning from the underworld with the answers you’ve been seeking. – A Lionhearted Shift: Moving from the depths of Cancer into the outward power of Leo Season. – Dark Goddess Truth: Why Kali, Medusa, and Hecate are standing with you at this crossroads. – The Grace of Jupiter: How to stop “healing” your life and start living it. ReWilding Tools for the Rebirth July Bones Workshop: Anchor Your Transformation Don’t get lost in the fire. This workshop is your grounding cord, helping you anchor these high-frequency shifts directly into your system. Instant Access to the Replay. Join Bones  The Magicians Bundle: Buy 2 Get 1 Free! Save $197 Command the Great Pivot with Jupiter, Uranus, and Merlin as your guides, this bundle provides the energetic toolkit to hold the “Big Magic” of this week. As the crossroads appear, use these practices to shift from “healing” your life to actively co-creating it with the universe. Claim the Magic Open until July 31 Jupiter Archetypal Journey: From Ashes to Abundance Jupiter's opposition to Pluto demands a choice: power struggles or soul expansion. This journey is designed to help you attune to the benevolence, joy, and lionhearted expression of the upcoming Leo Season. Explore the Jupiter Journey Open until July 31 ReWilding Weekly: Stay connected with our community and get practices, journal prompts, and deeper insights in your inbox. Subscribe here  _____ Listen to “The Most Magical Two Weeks of the Year Are Here (Don’t Miss It)“ podcast here… Topics Explored in “The Most Magical Two Weeks of the Year Are Here (Don’t Miss It)” podcast: (Times based off audio version) Timeline of the Rebirth (00:00) – We finally know what July was doing (01:10) – Sabrina's personal “underworld” journey (02:20) – What your soul was asking during the retrograde (03:46) – The Pivot: Putting insights into action (06:01) – Pluto & The Phoenix Rebirth: The ash and the fire (06:55) – Dark Goddesses: The demand for soul truth (10:30) – Jupiter in Leo: The most magical two weeks (12:10) – Monday: Power Dynamics & Jupiter/Pluto (14:48) – Wednesday: Leo Season begins (16:36) – Thursday: Mercury Direct & The Heart Opening You can leave a comment or question for Sabrina on the YouTube version of this episode. Listen to after “The Most Magical Two Weeks of the Year Are Here (Don’t Miss It)“: July 13–19 Astrology | One of the Rarest Weeks of 2026 DARK GODDESS SWORD OF TRUTH: Love & Liberation (Kali, Medusa, Lilith, Hecate, Persephone, Eris) HEKATE MEDITATION: Shadow Work for Reclaiming Witch + Medicine Woman STAY CONNECTED ReWilding Weekly (free, embodied astrology)  IG  Website  Disclaimer: Educational/spiritual perspectives; not medical/mental-health advice. #2025Shift #NewHuman #SpiritualAwakening Welcome to ReWilding with Sabrina Lynn & ReWilding for Women! A gifted facilitator of revolutionary inner work and the world's leading archetypal embodiment expert, Sabrina Lynn is the creator of the groundbreaking ReWilding Way and founder of ReWilding For Women. Sabrina has led more than 100,000 people through programs based on the ReWilding Way, a modality of healing and awakening that strips away the false, the deep wounds from early life, and the fears that hold people back, to reveal their true and unique soul light and help them build their innate capacity to shine it in the world. Her work includes in-person retreats and events, the monthly ReWilding Membership, Living Close to the Bone, Priest/ess Trainings, Mystery Schools, the ReWilding with the Archetypes, and the wildly popular 6 Faces of the Feminine workshop series. Welcome to ReWilding! The post 392 – The Most Magical Two Weeks of the Year Are Here (Don’t Miss It) appeared first on Rewilding for Women.

The Roman world couldn't figure Christians out. They weren't pagans, they weren't exactly Jews, and although they lived ordinary lives, there was something remarkably different about them. So, who were these early Christians, and what did they actually believe? In this episode, Tiffany Coker and Pastor Jeff Cranston discuss the Letter to Diognetus, one of the earliest Christian writings addressed to a nonbeliever. They discuss how the letter defended Christianity in the Roman world, challenged pagan idolatry, distinguished Christianity from Judaism, and described believers as ordinary people whose lives were transformed by their heavenly citizenship. Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Who Were the Early Christians?The Roman world struggled to categorize Christians because they weren't pagans or simply another Jewish group, yet their lives were noticeably different.03:00 Christianity in the Roman WorldBy approximately AD 130, Christianity had become distinct enough within Roman society that people were asking who Christians were and what they believed.04:15 What Is the Letter to Diognetus?This anonymous early Christian document was written to explain and defend Christianity to a pagan audience unfamiliar with the Bible.07:05 Three Questions About the Christian FaithThe writer addresses who Christians worship, why they demonstrate remarkable love, and why the Christian way of life appeared when it did.08:00 Defending Christianity Without Quoting ScriptureBecause Scripture held no authority for his pagan audience, the apologist appealed to reason, observation, and the lives of Christians.09:35 The Letter's Challenge to Pagan IdolatryThe writer exposes the irrationality of creating an idol with human hands and then worshiping it as a source of meaning and direction.13:35 How Christianity Differs From Jewish RitualismThe writer explains that Israel's sacrifices and covenant markers find their fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the ultimate sacrifice for sin.16:05 Christians as the Soul of the WorldThe writer compares Christians to the soul within the body, describing how faithful believers can serve as a conscience to the surrounding world.17:35 How Christian Living Challenges CultureGenerosity confronts greed, forgiveness challenges revenge, humility confronts pride, and love demonstrates that another way of life is possible.18:35 Final Thoughts and a Challenge to Read DiognetusTiffany and Pastor Jeff encourage listeners to read the Letter to Diognetus before returning for the second part of their discussion.“ Here's the question the letter to Diognetus forces us to consider: what are we becoming because of what we worship? Because worship always shapes the worshiper.”  – Pastor Jeff CranstonSources: Read the Letter to Diognetus: http://public-library.uk/ebooks/61/61.pdfBackground on the Letter to Diognetus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epistle_to_Diognetus

She was sought as a bride by many because of her exceptional beauty and wisdom as well as her noble birth. She was betrothed at a young age, and when her betrothed died, she refused to consider any more suitors, saying that since her betrothed was alive in Christ, it was not right for her to turn to another. Instead she turned to a life of virginity, ascetic struggle and prayer. She greatly influenced her younger brothers, turning them from worldly things to monastic life. She established a monastery and, with her mother Emilia, became a nun. She reposed in peace in 379.   Her brother St Gregory of Nyssa held her in special honor. He was present at her death and gave a moving oration at her funeral. He describes how, in her last moments, she prayed thus to God: 'Thou, O Lord, givest rest to our bodies in the sleep of death for a little time, then Thou wilt waken them again with the Last Trumpet. Forgive me, and grant that, when my soul is parted from my body, it may be presented before Thee stainless and without sin, and that it may be as incense before Thee.' Then she made the sign of the Cross on her brow, eyes, face and heart, and died. St Gregory's work on the resurrection of the dead (available in English as On the Soul and Resurrection) is cast in the form of a dialogue between himself and his sister Macrina in which he is the earnest but ignorant student and she the wise and patient teacher. So do the Saints honor the Saints.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comNancy and Sarah discuss a two-part HBO docuseries called “What Happened, Brittany Murphy?” Did it just come out? No. But it's compelling and relevant to many Smoke ‘Em hot topics (celebrity, sociopathy, addiction, true-crime). As Sarah texted Nancy, “It = our lane.” The movie tackles the mysterious 2009 death of actress Brittany Murphy, who hit the scene with Clueless and went on to 8 Mile and rom-coms like Just Married (when she was dating Ashton Kutcher) before plunging into a career spiral. That involved a boyfriend, Simon Monjack, who proves more sinister than the man he pretends to be.The conversation includes tangents on child actors, Marilyn Monroe, and what kind of role Murphy played in a relationship with a walking red flag who would end up sucking her money, her self-esteem, and eventually her soul. Also discussed:* “Sienna” is a color?* Sarah has adorable feet, Nancy has great up-tops [NSFW]* 8 Mile is a banger* Props to Perez Hilton for admitting his despicable behavior* Nancy says the “f” word (no, not that one); Sarah nevertheless objects * Howard Stern is terrified of women* Nancy and Sarah both weigh 130 pounds* The undeniable hotness of peak Ashton Kutcher* Six Degrees of Nancy Rommelmann strikes again: Demi Moore edition* Frozen orange juice concentrate, remembered * Sweetened condensed milk, remembered* The power of Matt Drudge* Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott = good dude* Don't sleep on the latest Andy Mills jointPlus, the iconic Marilyn dresses we'd like to wear, Denzel's masculine energy directed at the right targets, and much more!NOTE: Nancy is scheduled to appear on FOX's “America's Newsroom” Monday, 7/19, 10:15am ET.OTHER NOTE: Sarah's new Substack, Love Anyway, launches soon and is FREE. We'll be any Marilyn Monroe you like if you become a paid subscriber.Small note: Could maybe use a bra.

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The Great Rosary Campaign is an ongoing prayer and penance campaign for the conversion and strengthening of both Catholic and non-Catholic leaders.For this week's Great Rosary Campaign, let us pray for comedian Bill Maher a fallen-away Catholic and avowed atheist.The SUGGESTED PENANCE this week is a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament, the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist.In these dark times, we must fight evil with the most powerful weapons we have. The Rosary is foremost among them. Join the Great Rosary Campaign today at: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com.Countless Saints and Popes have told us that the Rosary is incredibly powerful for three things in particular:Keeping the FaithMoral renovationConversions of non-CatholicsThe Great Rosary Campaign is also based on several biblical themes and principles.First, PRAY FOR OUR BRETHREN. “Pray for one another…” (Jas. 5:16). “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith" (Gal. 6:10).Second, PRAY FOR OUR ENEMIES. “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven" (Matt. 5:43-44).Third, PRAY FOR ALL MEN, PARTICULARLY LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY. “First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all men, or kings and all who are in high positions…” (1 Tim. 2:1-2).Fourth, GOING INTO BATTLE WITH THE ARK. When the ancient Israelites came to Jericho, God didn't tell them to besiege the city. Instead, He told them to march around it with the Ark of the Covenant seven times, and on the seventh the walls would fall. We will now "march" in prayer for seven days with the New Ark of the Covenant, Our Lady, through the Rosary. We pray in hope that on the seventh day, a day especially devoted to Our Lady (Saturday), extraordinary graces of conversion will be given to those we are praying for.Fifth, EVANGELISM AND APOLOGETICS = LOVE + ARGUMENTS + PRAYER + PENANCE. Ultimately it is God who reveals Himself to a soul, and empowers them to say "yes" to Him by His grace. He chooses to use us, but He does not have to. We must remember that as we evangelize and defend the Faith, our arguments will be fruitless unless informed by love (charity), and reinforced by prayer and penance.Sixth, RETURNING GOOD FOR EVIL. “Do not return evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been called, that you may obtain a blessing" (1 Pet. 3:9).Sign up to take part in the Great Rosary Campaign today: www.GreatRosaryCampaign.com

Is45:7; Jn14:27 Peace In My Soul

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