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When life feels like a daily struggle, it's natural to wonder when God will finally step in. Dr. Tony Evans explains why the Lord's timing doesn't always match ours—and how perseverance through pain strengthens our passion for Him.

A pilot said, “the basics of aviation are really quite simple. You push the control stick forward and the houses get real big; you pull it back and the houses get real small.” But imagine if a pilot did lose track of the basics – can’t remember what those switches do, or even why they’re important. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us with a refresher course on the basics of the Christian faith. It’s a good reminder of the fundamentals that’ll keep us all from crashing and burning. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Bible Verse“After this his wife Elizabeth became pregnant and for five months remained in seclusion. ‘The Lord has done this for me,’ she said. ‘In these days he has shown his favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.’” — Luke 1:24–25 (NIV) Advent is a season of waiting, and Elizabeth’s story embodies the kind of waiting that feels long, heavy, and sometimes painful. After years of unfulfilled longing, God quietly begins a miracle in her life. These verses capture both the tenderness of her private joy and the relief of knowing God sees what others do not. MEET YOUR HOST: Dr. Kyle Norman at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A pilot said, “the basics of aviation are really quite simple. You push the control stick forward and the houses get real big; you pull it back and the houses get real small.” But imagine if a pilot did lose track of the basics – can’t remember what those switches do, or even why they’re important. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us with a refresher course on the basics of the Christian faith. It’s a good reminder of the fundamentals that’ll keep us all from crashing and burning. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join us every day at https://BruceDownes.org/Rosary where you can request prayer from us as well as find all of the prayers and mysteries for you to pray along with us.  Get your free Rosary Prayer Guide at https://BruceDownes.org/PrayTheRosaryConnect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Listen to Bruce Downes' Daily Devotional on these popular podcast services:► Apple Pod Casts   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bruce-downes-daily-devotional/id1606668155► Spotify Pod Casts - https://open.spotify.com/show/0gh58yAkcGJhm9EgIs160H?si=102cb235a289433bConsider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/ ★ Support this podcast ★

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Romans 16:17-20 / December 8-10, 2025 Conflict will occur in the church today, in the same way it did during Paul's ministry. Dig deeply into Romans 16 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to better navigate dissension and difficulties. From the Series: Romans: The Christian's Constitution read more

Romans 16:17-20 / December 8-10, 2025 Conflict will occur in the church today, in the same way it did during Paul's ministry. Dig deeply into Romans 16 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to better navigate dissension and difficulties. From the Series: Romans: The Christian's Constitution read more

When life feels like a daily struggle, it's natural to wonder when God will finally step in. Dr. Tony Evans explains why the Lord's timing doesn't always match ours—and how perseverance through pain strengthens our passion for Him.

Send us a textWhat if your strongest muscle isn't in your chest but in your soul? We take 1 Timothy 4:8 off the page and into real life, showing why godliness offers returns the mirror can't and how daily spiritual training builds durable peace, clarity, and courage. Join us for a focused, practical guide to building a life that holds under weight. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs a spotter, and leave a review so more men can discover tools to lead at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Then tell us: what will be your first spiritual rep today?Ever think, “I'm just a guy… what real difference can I make?” You're not alone. But God isn't looking for perfect men — just obedient ones. Our I'm Just a Guy Bible study on YouVersion has helped 20,000+ men see how God uses ordinary guys to do extraordinary things.Check it out at thelionwithin.us/youversion or search The Lion Within Us directly in the Bible app.It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines.Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let's go.

When hope is tied only to a desired outcome, disappointment becomes inevitable. Katherine Wolf knows this truth more personally than most. At just 26, with a newborn in her arms and a lifetime ahead of her, she suffered a massive and unexpected stroke that changed everything.Today, through her writing, speaking, and nonprofit ministry Hope Heals, Katherine invites others into a deeper, sturdier hope—one that can withstand even the darkest valleys.On today's show, she joins us to share her journey: how suffering reshaped her faith, her understanding of God's goodness, and even her family's finances.A Life Forever ChangedIn 2008, without warning or symptoms, Katherine experienced a catastrophic brainstem stroke caused by a congenital condition she never knew she had—an arterial venous malformation (AVM). Overnight, she went from fully able-bodied to fighting for her life.A 16-hour surgery saved her, but her new reality included significant impairments. Today, she uses a wheelchair, has facial paralysis, reduced function in her right hand, and additional physical limitations. Still, she radiates joy and purpose.“I did live—and I'm doing great,” she says with her trademark resilience.Katherine describes the stroke as the moment “the pebble hit the metal”—a collision between everything she had learned about Jesus and the hardest chapter of her life.Years of Scripture, sermons, prayer, and discipleship prepared her for a moment she never imagined. “This is no longer a drill,” she remembers telling herself. Her long walk with Christ, though imperfect, had built a foundation strong enough to stand when everything else fell apart.In her memoir Hope Heals, she writes that suffering is not the end of the story—but the beginning of a new one. Christian hope does not deny pain; it declares that pain will not have the final word.Katherine's more recent book, Treasures in the Dark, draws from Isaiah 45:3—God's promise to give “hidden treasure” in the shadows of our lives so we might know Him more deeply.“If we must walk through darkness—and we all do at some point—why not gather the treasure God has placed there?” she asks. In other words, don't waste your pain. Let God use it to form you, deepen you, and show you His faithfulness in ways comfort never could.Hope Heals: A Ministry Born from SufferingOne of the greatest treasures to emerge from Katherine's hardship is Hope Heals, the nonprofit she and her husband, Jay, founded.Hope Heals CampTheir flagship outreach is a fully scholarship-supported summer camp for families affected by disability. Guests experience rest, community, and the love of Christ through what Katherine calls “inter-ability community”—people with and without disabilities sharing life together.Volunteers and families leave forever changed. The joy is contagious.Mend Coffee ShopIn Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood, Hope Heals also operates Mend, a universally accessible coffee shop that employs people with disabilities and creates a space where everyone belongs.Katherine describes both initiatives as “glorious,” a word she uses often—and always with delight.The Financial Realities of SufferingMedical crises don't just affect the body; they often reshape a family's finances. Katherine knows this firsthand.When disability or sudden illness enters a story, she notes, “the finances can be ravaged.” Many families drain savings, take on debt, or scramble to fund treatments and therapies.But Katherine also speaks about “invisible wheelchairs”—the unseen burdens that hold people back. Financial instability, she says, can be one of the most crippling.Her encouragement? Everyone carries some kind of hardship. You are not alone. God gives us community and wisdom so we don't walk these valleys in isolation.For Katherine, surrender has become a central theme of her spiritual life, including how she views money.“Surrender is relief,” she says. “It's not God binding us up—it's letting Him take the wheel.”This posture doesn't magically erase financial challenges, but it reframes them. It anchors us in trust rather than fear. And it reminds us that provision comes from God, not our own strength.Hope for Anyone Facing UncertaintyKatherine's story speaks to those walking through overwhelming medical challenges—but her final encouragement reaches everyone, regardless of circumstances.Trusting God means you don't have to live afraid of what may happen next.Your circumstances may feel anything but okay, but when Christ lives in you, the deepest good in your life is already secure.“The good things of God,” she says, “are not external—they're inside of you when you know Him.”That truth allows us to face uncertainty with confidence, surrender our financial fears, and discover a hope that holds—no matter the storm.Learn MoreTo explore Katherine's ministry or support her work, visit HopeHeals.com.If you're near Atlanta, stop by Mend coffee shop in Buckhead—a place of belonging, beauty, and community. Katherine will also be speaking at the upcoming Kingdom Advisors Conference, where thousands of financial professionals gather to grow in biblical wisdom and stewardship. Learn more at RedeemingMoney.com.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I invested based on the advice of a family friend who said it was guaranteed, but I lost $15,000. I'm single, I don't have much, and I was expecting this investment to return about $25,000. Now I'm just praying I'll have enough for rent next month. I'm calling to ask how I can recover from something like this.I have some real estate properties I want to leave to my children, and I've heard that putting them in a trust can help avoid capital gains. Do I need a trust for that? And should I also have a will?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Hope Heals | Hope Heals Camp | Mend Coffee & GoodsHope Heals: 
A True Story of Overwhelming Loss and an Overcoming Love by Katherine and Jay WolfTreasures in the Dark: 90 Reflections for Finding Bright Hope Hidden in the Hurting by Katherine Wolf with Alex WolfWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Garth Heckman The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com  You see the evangelist or special speaker heal the sick, speak words of knowledge, Move in faith you could never imagine so you think its unattainable- ONLY FOR THE SUPER SPIRITUAL - but then you meet someone normal and they do the same… so you think “well you must have to be special or chosen by God”.  …But maybe you get to know them and think they are no different than me really…  You realize its not that its unattainable -  MAYBE -   You just don't understand it.       it just cost you a little more.          Step out of comfort              Risk Failure                 Looked at differently    Hebrews 11 Hero's of Faith? Really?  COMMERCIAL….  Noah, Abraham, Sara, Moses, Joseph, David, Rahab   Mark 4, 5 The natural, Spiritual, Physical

O Holy Night is a well-known Christmas carol that began as a French poem celebrating the opening of a new church. The beloved song we know today was translated into English by John Sullivan Dwight, an American minister and abolitionist, in 1855.This poignant carol reflects on the birth of Jesus as humanity's redemption.O holy night! The stars are brightly shiningIt is the night of our dear Savior's birthLong lay the world in sin and error pining'Til He appeared and the soul felt its worthA thrill of hope the weary world rejoicesFor yonder breaks a new and glorious mornA thrill of hope...what a poignant, moving way to describe the feeling in our hearts as we approach the date we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Right now, you may be feeling a weariness you haven't experienced before. Concerns about the health and well-being of your family, and worldly troubles beyond your control, maybe weighing heavily on your heart this year.We invite you to join us as we approach Christmas Day in rejoicing in the Lord. A new and glorious morning is on the way, and our hope is still, and always, in Jesus.Let's pray.Heavenly Father, we confess this year has made us weary. We pine for your holy presence, and we rejoice in your gift of Jesus! Be present among us, Lord. Bring peace to the chaos of this world and renew our hope for the coming year. We ask these things in Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

In this episode, we explore one of the deepest desires of the human heart: the longing to live pain-free. But the truth is—pain is unavoidable. As human beings, we experience many layers of pain, and none of us are exempt. We talk about the different kinds of pain that show up in our everyday lives: Body pain from stress, exhaustion, or illness Emotional pain from heartbreak and disappointment Mental pain from overthinking, anxiety, and self-doubt Spiritual pain from feeling distant or disconnected from God Relationship pain from conflict, betrayal, unmet expectations, or misunderstanding Heavy baggage pain from old wounds, unresolved trauma, and past narratives we still carry Pain that feels like it has no purpose—the kind that confuses you, drains you, and makes you question why this is happening at all   This episode reminds you: pain is not a sign of weakness—it's part of being human. But it's also an invitation. Pain asks for attention, healing, connection, and sometimes surrender. Whether you're holding onto old wounds, navigating a difficult relationship, or battling pain that makes no sense… this episode will help you breathe again. It will remind you that you don't have to search for a pain-free life—you can search for a faith-filled, supported, and purpose-shaped life instead. Because while pain is part of the human experience… healing is part of God's promise. Ready for more connection? Join the conversation with Dr. Emily at www.emilyvinzantmd.com Follow Dr. Emily on Facebook and Instagram for more science-backed common sense when it comes to your health.  

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I discuss the importance of Sabbath and community as a remedy for the illnesses created in us by our technological society. A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/Arendt on Loneliness: https://web.archive.org/web/20250731200849/https://www.vox.com/vox-conversations-podcast/23048597/vox-conversations-hannah-arendt-totalitarianism-the-philosophersHeschel's Sabbath: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/345500.The_SabbathMost of us seem to labor for the sake of things of space. As a result we suffer from a deeply rooted dread of time and stand aghast when compelled to look into its face.Technical civilization is man's conquest of space. It is a triumph frequently achieved by sacrificing an essential ingredient of existence, namely, time. In technical civilization, we expend time to gain space. To enhance our power in the world of space is our main objective. Yet to have more does not mean to be more. The power we attain in the world of space terminates abruptly at the borderline of time. But time is the heart of existence.1It is impossible for man to shirk the problem of time. The more we think the more we realize: we cannot conquer time through space. We can only master time in time.4 The higher goal of spiritual living is not to amass a wealth of information, but to face sacred moments. In a religious experience, for example, it is not a thing that imposes itself on man but a spiritual presence. 5 What is retained in the soul is the moment of insight rather than the place where the act came to pass. A moment of insight is a fortune, transporting us beyond the confines of measured time. Spiritual life begins to decay when we fail to sense the grandeur of what is eternal in time.While the deities of other peoples were associated with places or things, the God of Israel was the God of events: the Redeemer from slavery, the Revealer of the Torah, manifesting Himself in events of history rather than in things or places.It is, indeed, a unique occasion at which the distinguished word qadosh is used for the first time: in the Book of Genesis at the end of the story of creation. How extremely significant is the fact that it is applied to time: “And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy.”7 There is no reference in the record of creation to any object in space that would be endowed with the quality of holiness. This is a radical departure from accustomed religious thinking. The mythical mind would expect that, after heaven and earth have been established, God would create a holy place—a holy mountain or a holy spring—whereupon a sanctuary is to be established. Yet it seems as if to the Bible it is holiness in time, the Sabbath, which comes first. When history began, there was only one holiness in the world, holiness in time. When at Sinai the word of God was about to be voiced, a call for holiness in man was proclaimed: “Thou shalt be unto me a holy people.” It was only after the people had succumbed to the temptation of worshipping a thing, a golden calf, that the erection of a Tabernacle, of holiness in space, was commanded.8 The sanctity of time came first, the sanctity of man came second, and the sanctity of space last.What is so luminous about a day? What is so precious to captivate the hearts? It is because the seventh day is a mine where spirit's precious metal can be found with which to construct the palace in time, a dimension in which the human is at home with the divine; a dimension in which man aspires to approach the likeness of the divine. For where shall the likeness of God be found? There is no quality that space has in common with the essence of God. There is not enough freedom on the top of the mountain; there is not enough glory in the silence of the sea. Yet the likeness of God can be found in time, which is eternity in disguise.According to the Stagirite, “we need relaxation, because we cannot work continuously. Relaxation, then, is not an end”; it is “for the sake of activity,” for the sake of gaining strength for new efforts.2 To the biblical mind, however, labor is the means toward an end, and the Sabbath as a day of rest, as a day of abstaining from toil, is not for the purpose of recovering one's lost strength and becoming fit for the forthcoming labor. The Sabbath is a day for the sake of life. Man is not a beast of burden, and the Sabbath is not for the purpose of enhancing the efficiency of his work. “Last in creation, first in intention,” 3 the Sabbath is “the end of the creation of heaven and earth:” 4 The Sabbath is not for the sake of the weekdays; the weekdays are for the sake of Sabbath.5 It is not an interlude but the climax of living.There are two points of view from which time can be sensed: from the point of view of space and from the point of view of spirit. Looking out of the window of a swiftly moving railroad car, we have the impression that the landscape is moving while we ourselves are sitting still. Similarly, when gazing at reality while our souls are carried away by spatial things, time appears to be in constant motion. However, when we learn to understand that it is the spatial things that are constantly running out, we realize that time is that which never expires, that it is the world of space which is rolling through the infinite expanse of time. Thus temporality may be defined as the relation of space to time. The boundless continuous but vacuous entity which realistically is called space is not the ultimate form of reality. Our world is a world of space moving through time—from the Beginning to the End of Days. To the common mind the essence of time is evanescence, temporality. The truth, however, is that the fact of evanescence flashes upon our minds when poring over things of space. It is the world of space that communicates to us the sense for temporality. Time, that which is beyond and independent of space, is everlasting; it is the world of space which is perishing. Things perish within time; time itself does not change. We should not speak of the flow or passage of time but of the flow or passage of space through time. It is not time that dies; it is the human body which dies in time. Temporality is an attribute of the world of space, of things of space. Time which is beyond space is beyond the division in past, present and future.There is no moment which I possess exclusively. This very moment belongs to all living men as it belongs to me. We share time, we own space. Through my ownership of space, I am a rival of all other beings; through my living in time, I am a contemporary of all other beings. We pass through time, we occupy space. Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion

In this Real Christian Manhood series episode, Roy Wooten and Byron Myers dive into why character—not title—is the true foundation of godly leadership. They explore vulnerability, integrity, and the necessity of leading yourself before leading others, drawing on both Scripture and real-life ministry experience. It's a candid conversation calling men out of isolation and into authentic, Christ-centered leadership.Here are some of the topics we cover in our podcast episodes: Radical honesty and grace Spiritual growth Discipleship Mentorship Personal development Life transformation Christian men's ministry Christian women's ministry Faith-based retreat Discover our other resources: Our Main Website Our Blog Online Life Coaching Christian Men's Retreats Christian Women's Retreats All content © 2024 The Crucible Project Podcast.

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Want to send a message to us? Click here!Support the showStart your morning with 5 minutes of wisdom and clarity from the Book of Proverbs. Each episode offers a daily reading of Proverbs to help you slow down, connect with God, and walk in peace, no matter what the day holds.

Did you know recognizing Bible patterns can make you spiritually smarter? When you understand the divine cycles of promise, contradiction, and fulfillment, you'll gain instant wisdom and see exactly what God is doing in your life—boosting your spiritual I.Q. by 10 points or more!   Podcast Episode 1959: The Bible Secret to Boosting Your Spiritual I.Q. 10 points! | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

Join us every day at https://BruceDownes.org/Rosary where you can request prayer from us as well as find all of the prayers and mysteries for you to pray along with us.  Get your free Rosary Prayer Guide at https://BruceDownes.org/PrayTheRosaryConnect With Bruce At:► Website: https://BruceDownes.org ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCatholicGuyBruceDownes ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicguy ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecatholicguy ► Online Store: https://brucedownes.org/store Listen to Bruce Downes' Daily Devotional on these popular podcast services:► Apple Pod Casts   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bruce-downes-daily-devotional/id1606668155► Spotify Pod Casts - https://open.spotify.com/show/0gh58yAkcGJhm9EgIs160H?si=102cb235a289433bConsider Becoming a Faith Builders Partner:Everyone who donates to Bruce Downes Catholic Ministries is what we call a Faith Builder. The team are working to build the faith of every person we connect with whether they are powerful or weak, rich or poor, young or old, in whatever city, town, village and country they are in. ►https://brucedownes.org/giving/ ★ Support this podcast ★

EP 218 - In this episode of The Salty Yak Outdoors Podcast we meet the "Moore Boys".  Father, Jonathan, and his sons JJ and KJ.  We talk about how God put us together others and what that has lead too.  Spiritual guidance for me and my team and the "Lord's Chicken" LOL.  The opportunity to go deer hunting for them.  But it is so much more than that.  The friendships that have come have been such a blessing.  I do not beleive in coincidences.  God has a plan and who we encounter in our lives is part of that plan.  I hope you enjoy the podcast!  

SummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach engages in a deep conversation with Pastor Greg Lyon of Wisconsin Lutheran College about the challenges young Christians face regarding sexuality and identity. They explore the role of pastoral care, the impact of purity culture, and the importance of healing and forgiveness in Christ. The discussion emphasizes the need for honest conversations about sexuality, the significance of building trust in relationships, and the journey towards emotional and spiritual healing. Ultimately, the episode highlights the centrality of identity in Christ and the call to live a chaste life while fostering meaningful connections.Chapters00:00 Introduction to GirtdUp Podcast and Mission03:07 Understanding the Role of a Campus Pastor07:01 The Intersection of Pastoral Care and Therapy13:16 Navigating Sexuality and Christian Identity19:15 The Impact of Purity Culture on Young Christians24:48 The Depth of Sexual Sin and Its Consequences30:50 Spiritual and Emotional Healing After Sexual Activity46:04 The Intersection of Spirituality and Mental Health49:16 Navigating Sexuality and Healing53:14 The Role of Chastity in Relationships56:04 Understanding Relationship Dynamics01:01:05 Honesty in Relationships01:07:52 Identity and Value in Christ01:11:59 Counseling for Hope and Connection01:23:21 OutroPastor Greg's Links:Wonderfully Made Book - https://www.amazon.com/Wonderfully-Made-Protestant-Theology-Body/dp/1683594673https://madeknown.net/https://www.wlc.edu/index.htmlGird Up Links: https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFxhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Luke 2:25-32Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Messiah. Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:“Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,    you may now dismiss your servant in peace.For my eyes have seen your salvation,    which you have prepared in the sight of all nations: a light for revelation to the Gentiles,    and the glory of your people Israel.”

The Final Episode of 2025: Academy Price Doubles, UNLEASHED Drops, and What's Coming in 2026This is the final episode of 2025, and Tay is closing out the year STRONG. In this episode, she shares major wins (63% audience growth, 712% increase in new listeners, and THREE podcast awards), announces the Breadwinner Energy Academy® price doubling on December 11th, and reveals what's coming in 2026 including UNLEASHED, a 30-day intensive for spiritual entrepreneurs ready to kill the version of themselves keeping them broke.If you've been on the fence about joining Academy, this is your last chance at founding member pricing. Tay breaks down the full 12-month transformation program, the death and rebirth process, and why 2026 is THE year for spiritual entrepreneurs to build scalable, wealthy businesses.In this episode, you'll learn: → Why Academy is doubling in price (and what that means for you)→ What happens inside the 12-month Breadwinner Energy Academy®→ How UNLEASHED (the 30-day activation) works and who it's for→ The difference between Academy and Expansion Room Mastermind→ How to join Academy at 50% off before December 11thThis episode is for you if:You're a spiritual entrepreneur, healer, or coach ready to scale your business in 2026You're tired of playing small and undercharging for your workYou want to turn your ashes into empire and your wounds into wealthYou're ready for shadow work, identity transformation, and CEO-level strategyJoin Breadwinner Energy Academy® (Before Dec 11 for 50% off):https://breadwinnerenergy.co/academy UNLEASHED (30-Day Intensive Starting January 2026):Enrollment opens December 15thComing SOON Expansion Room Mastermind Waitlist (Opens April 2026):Connect with Tay:Instagram: @itstaydaniels_llcWebsite: breadwinnerenergy.coPodcast: The Breadwinner Energy® PodcastThe Breadwinner Energy® Podcast is for spiritual entrepreneurs, healers, and coaches ready to turn their ashes into empire and their wounds into wealth. Hosted by Tay Daniels, this show dives deep into shadow work as business strategy, embodied wealth, and the death and rebirth process required to build a scalable 6-7 figure spiritual business.Topics we cover:Shadow work for business | Embodied wealth and nervous system regulation | Ashes to empire transformation | Wounds to wealth framework | Spiritual entrepreneurship | Scalable business models for healers | Death and rebirth as business strategy | Breadwinner Energy® | Building authority from lived experienceNew episodes drop weekly. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.Awards:

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In this powerful Heart for the House message, Pastor Dustin reminds us that if God has done it before, He will do it again. From Nehemiah 4, we are called to remember the Lord and fight for our families, our homes, and the next generation. With one hand we build, and with the other we battle. The enemy fights to keep ruins as ruins—but we fight so ruins can become revival. WHAT WE'RE BUILDING • Strong, godly families • A generation on fire for God • Life-giving community • Atmospheres of encounter • A unified church • Kingdom-minded leaders • A culture of radical generosity • A legacy of faith WHAT WE'RE BATTLING • Spiritual darkness • Division and distraction • Spiritual apathy • Addictions and destructive patterns • Generational brokenness • Fear and intimidation • Mental and emotional battles • Attacks on the next generation WHY THE NEXT GENERATION MATTERS • Crisis of identity • Lack of purpose • Loneliness and isolation • Mental health struggles • Moral confusion • Secret sin and shame • Hopelessness • Unrecognized spiritual warfare If you feel led to give today, you can give securely online here: https://citizen.church/doitagain Thank you for being a church that doesn't just gather—but builds.

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SummaryIn this episode of the Text-Driven Podcast, Timothy Pigg and Carter Jurkovich discuss the challenges and implications of the digital church. They explore themes of accountability, anonymity, and the impact of digital spaces on spiritual discipline. The conversation emphasizes the importance of in-person community and the dangers of a consumer mentality in worship. The hosts argue for a return to genuine, face-to-face discipleship and the need for churches to provide real truth in a world filled with illusions.TakeawaysDigital church often leads to a loss of accountability.Participants in digital church are more like spectators than active members.Anonymity in digital spaces can fuel sin struggles and double lives.True community requires physical presence and engagement.Spiritual discipline is challenged by the digital age's short attention spans.Pastors struggle to shepherd anonymous online congregants effectively.Digital interactions lack the depth of in-person connections.The illusion of community in digital church is detrimental to spiritual growth.Real truth is needed to address real problems in the church.Face-to-face discipleship is essential for genuine faith development.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Text-Driven Podcast04:16 The Digital Church: Accountability and Participation12:01 Anonymity and the Loss of Shepherding20:06 Spiritual Discipline in the Digital Age

Want to send a message to us? Click here!Support the showStart your morning with 5 minutes of wisdom and clarity from the Book of Proverbs. Each episode offers a daily reading of Proverbs to help you slow down, connect with God, and walk in peace, no matter what the day holds.

The three witnesses of Jesus  A.  Witness of John  B.  Works of Jesus    C.  Word of God  2.   John was not the light  A.  Jesus was preferred before me   B.  I am not worthy to loose His scandals  C.  I must decrease and He must increase 3.  Jesus was rejected as the Light by many  A.  Blinded by religion and tradition  B.  Blinded by good works  C.  Blinded by riches  4.  Some received Jesus and became children of God  A.  Repented of sin B.  Believed Jesus is the Light  C.  Spiritual birth 

Hello future humans with self-agency inspiring human potential!Become a paid subscriber to access practical exercises that use mindset, mindfulness & mindsight to grow confidence, handle change with good stress, raise your frequency & inner stillness & ground yourself in VVS: ⁠podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maria-florio/subscribe⁠Inspiring Human Potential spotlights higher-self mindset lifestyle POVs, stories, ideas & practices.Maria Florio inspires human potential by sharing the keys to inner growth & following your heart. She brings together human, spiritual, & spirituality elements to explore human evolution, consciousness, & being yourself. She looks at how sciences & spirituality together reveal the way to access infinite higher human consciousness potential when pursuing self-help, personal development, spiritual growth, & mental & emotional mastery. She also talks about how mindset & lifestyle, mindfulness, secure attachment, integration of the brain, & restorative embodiment lead to higher intelligence & fulfillment. She uses perspectives & stories from her self-empowered, enlightening, mystic, spiritual, & mindful life. From the age of eight, Maria decided she was going to help people when she grew up. A vague statement that meant to her, & still means, to help people live a good life as themselves.5D mystic POV stories on mindfulness, educational podcasts & being yourselfA securely attached self-led mystic, spiritual & mindful person knows inconsistencies for what they are: fear, fear of intimacy, emotional vulnerability & being yourself in connection.Be you, mindful & flawed with integrity.Love is supporting each other to fly. Love lifts you up when you're down & it soars the skies with you when you're up. Love is always there."The kingdom of God is within you." - JesusLove, Maria5D Mystic Spiritual Self-Help Mindful Mentor Podcast Spiritual & Science Human VoiceBringing Together Human, Spiritual & Spirituality Elements to Explore Human Evolution & ConsciousnessEmail ⁠floriomaria80@gmail.com⁠ for 1-to-1 Mentorship or Masterclass & Spiritual Workshops & Retreats info."It is the ability to bring out the best in others that makes you a leader." - Sadhguru"Mindfulness can help integrate the mind, body, & relationships, which can lead to well-being." - Dan Siegel, MD"A non traumatized person with a secure attachment has the capacity to regulate independently of relationships." - Pat Ogden, PhDSecurely attached self-led people are strong, brave & bring change for the better because we embody intelligence, expand consciousness & self.Be Yourself In Connection In Life & Love - 5D Mystic Functional Adult POVs & StoriesSubscribe on Spotify, YouTube: @inspiringhumanpotential, another favorite podcast platform you use, or Fanbase.5D Mystic Enlightenment Functional Adult Relationships New Stories To Heal Trauma Together & Bring Forth Your Humanity"If you are a piece of creation, the Creator is definitely embedded within you. You just have to turn inward to know." - SadhguruYou'll know the piece of creation you are once you're living life as a securely attached restorative embodied self-aware, accountable & regulating person.Love, Maria5D Mystic Woo-Woo Pseudoscience Self-Help Mindful Mentor & Podcast HostMaria brings together sciences & spirituality to support human evolution & consciousness, to shed light on love & you being able to be you, the authentic you - an inner child adult who has secure attachment, integration of the brain, & restorative embodied self-aware life potential with your personal motivation to do self-help & personal development that get your self-awareness to put into practice accountability & regulation skills with the mental, emotional, & physical mastery at play as you apply & use the inner growth mindset & lifestyle approach.Inspiring Human Potential Inner Growth 5D Self-Empowered Enlightened Expanding Consciousness Voices, Stories & Perspectives

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In our reaction to Sister Wives Season 20 Episode 10, we take a close look at Kody's sudden desire to “apologize” to his ex-wives — and why it doesn't feel like the sincere accountability he thinks it is. Instead of owning the hurt he caused, Kody seems more interested in apologizing on his terms, in his timing, and in a way that centers his comfort rather than the women he hurt. We also touch on Janelle's background and how she came to join Mormon fundamentalism, but only as context for how deeply these relationships were rooted for her .

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Send us a textIn this episode of Showing Up Whole, Christina dives into holiday stress, perimenopause, nervous system regulation, and what it really means to claim inner peace, especially during the busiest season of the year.Stress shows up in all of our lives, but during perimenopause it hits differently. Christina shares her personal journey of navigating emotional waves, hormonal shifts, and the surprising discovery that inner peace becomes possible when you consciously choose to turn down stress rather than simply endure it.You'll hear her explore: • Why stress isn't just a feeling, it can be an emotional indicator of spiritual connection OR an emotional indicator of hormonal imbalance! • How perimenopause amplifies emotional sensitivity and creates a deep invitation to rediscover yourself • The connection between stress, survival mode, and disconnection from your soul's alignment • Why claiming inner peace is both radical and necessaryChristina also walks you through three practical, holistic ways to reduce stress right now:Reshaping your schedule — creating space, shortening to-do lists, and building in “phone-off” daysEliminating unnecessary drama — observing without absorbing, releasing old patterns of emotional entanglementLetting go of control — working with the flow rather than forcing outcomes, and co-creating with the universeShe shares real examples from her life, including how releasing control around family expectations and holiday traditions has brought more joy, spaciousness, and ease.You'll also learn how simple practices; herbal teas, lowering sugar, grounding rituals, small daily resets, and supportive self-observation, help regulate the nervous system and bring the body back into balance.As we move into the holiday season, this episode invites you to become your own compassionate observer. To slow down. To choose presence over pressure. And to anchor into the inner peace that's always available when you listen to what your body, mind, and spirit truly need. Free Gift: Download Christina's Three Practices for a Calm Holiday Season including a bonus 7-minute guided mediChristina Fletcher is a Spiritual Alignment coach, energy worker, author, speaker and host of the podcast Showing Up Whole.She specialises in practical spirituality and integrating inner work with outer living, so you can get self development off of the hobby shelf and integrated as a powerful fuel to your life. Through mindset, spiritual connection, intuitive guidance, manifestation, and mindfulness techniques Christina helps her clients overcome overwhelm and shame to find a place of flow, ease, and deep heart-centered connection.Christina has been a spiritual alignment coach, healer and spiritually aware parent coach for 7 years and trained in Therapeutic Touch 8 years ago. She is also a meditation teacher and speaker. For more information please visit her website www.spirituallyawareliving.com Want to uncover where you need the most energy alignment? Take her new Energy Alignment Quiz to identify which of your energetic worlds (mind, body, heart or spirit) needs aligning the most! Or Follow her on her social media accounts:FacebookInstagramorLinkedin...

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reference: Sri Aurobindo, Bases of Yoga, Chapter 3, In Difficulty, pg.52This episode is also available as a blog post at https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2025/12/04/the-right-attitude-turns-difficulties-into-opportunities-for-the-spiritual-aspirant/Video presentations, interviews and podcast episodes are allavailable on the YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@santoshkrinsky871More information about Sri Aurobindo can be found at www.aurobindo.net  The US editions and links to e-book editions of SriAurobindo's writings can be found at Lotus Press www.lotuspress.com#Sri Aurobindo #yoga #integral yoga #Guru #spirituality #transformation

Most of us think we're giving God our best when we sacrifice our time or treasure for Him. But are we holding back? Dr. Tony Evans explains why genuine spiritual passion is often revealed in those testing moments when obedience costs us something dear.

Everyone's felt hunger—that discomfort that prompts us to eat. Spiritual hunger is just as real as physical hunger, and it's experienced by non-Christians and Christians alike! Learn what it is and how it's satisfied on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘ Truly Truly I Say to You...' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Share the Gospel this holiday season by giving gifts that lead others to Jesus! At truthforlife.org/gifts you'll find ESV Study Bibles for both men and women for only $15, children's hardcover storybooks—three books for just $10, and a brand-new evangelism booklet by Alistair Begg, only $1 each! Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

What if the way your needs were met in infancy still shapes your ability to feel safe, seen, and supported today?Welcome to the end-of-year challenge: The Return to Magic. Today, Lacy, Jessica, and EMDR-certified LMFT Janelle dive deep into the foundation of all manifestation work: your earliest subconscious blueprint set in childhood. This episode explores the powerful programming from ages zero to 18 months. It's a period most people don't remember, but it's when your soul touched down into your human body—and profoundly shapes who you are today. This early stage is where safety, secure relationships, and boundaries are formed, and Janelle helps us understand how the presence (or absence) of these things can leave us feeling out of balance.This conversation is a reminder that our TBM practice is here to bring us back to our most whole selves. We are not destined to stay stuck in old patterns or loops that don't serve us. We can start from the very beginning and manifest the lives we're meant to embody. This is the work that changes everything. It's time to return to your magic.Find the complete show notes here -> https://tobemagnetic.com/expanded-podcast Resources: Big End of Year SALE - 30% off Annual and Monthly Subscriptions Return to Magic - 15 Day Manifestation ChallengeA 15-day guided journey to reparent your inner child, reconnect with your magic, and step into this new year as your most confident, regulated, and magnetic self yet. Join our membership to access! (pre-week Dec 1st, kickoff Dec 8th!) The Pathway Membership gives you unlimited access to all of our manifestation workshops—including How to Manifest, Unblocking Your Inner Child, Shadow, Love, Money, Rock Bottoms, Ruts, and Energetic Updates —plus 70+ self-hypnosis tracks designed to unlock your full potential.LEARN MORE HERE Get the latest from TBMJoin us at the How To Manifest Speaking Tour - LA 12/6 (Early Bird Discount available) Join our HTM Book Club! Walk step by step through the TBM Manifestation Process with Lacy and Jessica as we read HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips Join the Pathway now - NEW End of Year Challenge launching Dec 1st! Big End of Year SALE - 30% off New to TBM? Free Offerings to Get You StartedLearn the Process! Expanded Podcast - How to Manifest Anything You Desire Get Expanded! The Motivation - Testimonial LibraryReady to find out what's holding you back? Try our Free Clarity Exercise Be an EXPANDER! Share Your Manifestation StorySubmit to Be a Process GuestWhat did you manifest during the Money Challenge? Share a voice note of your question, block, or Process to be featured in an episode! This Episode is brought to you by: ARMRA - Use code TBM for 15% off Colostrum: Immune Revival - Immune barrier superfood  Fatty15 - go to fatty15.com/TBM use code TBM at checkout to get an additional 15% off your 90-day subscription Starter Kit In this episode we talk about:The real reason your manifestations feel stuck — and how early unmet needs are the causeWhy the most formative manifestation blueprint is set between 0–18 monthsThe power of skin-to-skin contact and early co-regulation with caregiversHealing the nervous system through somatic reparenting and new DI'sHow trauma from inconsistency or neglect creates current-day self-worth blocksCreating secure attachment with the universe — the TBM method's deeper layerReclaiming trust, touch, routine, and reliability through new subconscious experiencesOverwriting your origin story through the reparenting processWhy boundaries, autonomy, and safe exploration matter so deeplyReleasing perfectionism, people-pleasing, and rebellion patterns from toddler yearsRediscovering intuition, creativity, and authenticity buried beneath early shameHow to self-soothe as an adult by attuning to your inner child's unmet needsRecognizing that your inner child is your spiritual guide back to wholenessMentioned In the Episode: Expanded x Ep. 383 - The Return to Magic: How to Cut Through the Noise and Get Your Spark BackExpanded x Ep. 186 - The Difference Between Fear & Intuition with Taylor Paige - Angel Reader & Intuitive242 Manifestation Blocks, Navigating The Unknown, And Creating Our Most Magical Lives with Jessica Gill of TBMJoin our HTM Book Club! Walk step by step through the TBM Manifestation Process with Lacy and Jessica as we read HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips Find our Money Challenge plus all our workshops and all workshops mentioned inside our Pathway Membership! (Including the Shadow DI, Safe DI, and Purpose & Soul's Essence DI) Join us at the How To Manifest Book Tour!LA 12/6Limited VIP & Early Bird Discount available HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips (with exercises by Jessica Gill) Pre-Order NOW The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM's Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.At TBM, we've redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you'll learn how to: – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true selfWith over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you're meant to live.Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest. Where To Find Us!@tobemagnetic (IG)@LacyannephillipsLacy Launched a Substack! - By Candlelight - Join Here@Jessicaashleygill@tobemagnetic (youtube)@expandedpodcast

Everything you receive in the Christian life comes through faith in the finished work of Jesus—healing, prosperity, healthy relationships, love, joy, peace, and victory. Join Andrew as he shares sixteen of his major revelations from the Lord and helps you discover the fullness of what Jesus has provided for you.

Behold I am the haindmaid of the LORD be it done unto me according to your word! Andvent is a season of waiting, a pause before the messiah is born. We need to sit and wait and prepare our hearts. The Angle asked our Lady to be the mother of God, she paused and then declaired.. Behold I am the haindmaid of the LORD be it done unto me according to your word! Mary teaches us the pattern: Listen. Believe. Receive. Give praise. At the Annunciation, she offers her FIAT — a yes that lets God's life enter the world. One hand of the Pietà cradles Christ, the other stays open. So must ours. How and where is God calling you to give him your FIAT? Spiritual motherhood means emptying ourselves so we can receive divine life and nurture it through the Holy Spirit. We take souls to Our Lady, hide under her mantle when afraid, and offer ourselves as a total gift. The world needs good moms — women who radiate Christ's love and suffer with one another. The feminine genius is vulnerability, staying soft when life tries to harden us. Mama Mary, make me a virtuous woman like you. Help me give my FIAT, be a light that cannot be dimmed, a heart that stays soft, and a soul that radiates Christ's love. Amen.