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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 59:54

Grab your mugs and have your therapist on speed dial, this movie makes you feel everything, everywhere, all at once. And nothing will be the same after you see it.

Deep Dives with Angel (August 2023)

BLISTER Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 82:41

Angel Collinson and Jonathan discuss jealousy; imposter syndrome; her Open Mic piece on “steeping”; and more of your ‘Ask Angel' questions — including one of the strangest we've ever received.TOPICS & TIMES:Still Adjusting (5:17)Oppenheimer & Barbie (17:12)Angel's Open Mic piece (20:55)Steeping & Integrating Experiences (27:50)Ask Angel: if you could be any animal…? (34:07)Jealousy (38:58)“Aligned Opportunities” (54:39)Imposter Syndrome (1:07:49)New Sacraments: If you led a church… (1:15:00)RELATED LINKS:Episode Sponsor: OpenSnowBecome a BLISTER+ MemberBlister Open Mic seriesCHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchGEAR:30Happy Hour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S3E13 - Cowboy Bebop (Anime)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 55:11

One of the most beloved anime of all time is on the docket on today's episode, and did it fair?

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S3E12- SAGA (Graphic Novel)

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 70:38

SAGA is simply amazing, difficult, beautiful, and a must read, and this week we discuss why some things that are difficult to discuss should still be discussed anyway.

"Steeping Away in the Bathtub Like an Old Bag of Tea" | Franny & Zooey by J. D. Salinger

Through the Pages

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 32:44

Our very first Salinger and let's just say it might not have been our favourite classic so far. We discuss the different times of publications, how they would both make for amazing plays and why we did enjoy Franny more than Zooey! (& why thanks to Jack Edwards, we knew it was pronounced "Z-oo-ey" and not "Zoe-y"). Have you read it? What did you think? Let us know! Follow us @throughthepagespod on Instagram and TikTok to get in touch and to let us know your thoughts!

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Ep.130 How to be sassy not sorry with your belief, branding and business fairy godmother Jojo Smith.

Out Of The Bubble

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 44:14

I'm a great believer that people come in to your life when you need them and this weeks guest is one of those women. JoJo Smith has not only helped me hugely with my own self belief and sense of direction but she's also become an incredible friend. JoJo is the founder of CreativSas, along with being a best selling author, motivational speaker, radio show and podcast host. Jojo Smith empowers and elevates her clients in crowning their courage, confidence, and self-belief to show that they have the power to grant their own wishes into reality. You only need to spend a few moments in JoJo's presence to pick up on her boundless enjoy and positivity but spend a couple of hours with her and you'll also realise JoJo has a wealth of business expertise and she means serious business. "The foundation of any fairy tale is believing in yourself." It doesn't matter what anyone else thinks unless you believe in yourself. JoJo is a proud Midlands girl and has been on her own emotional rollercoaster from a very young age, she ended up being taken into care at the age of 18 months, her mum had MS and she's never known her birth father. JoJo has lived in childrens' home over the course of her young life and, certainly developed resilience and initiative. She then moved to be with her amazing foster family. JoJo has enjoyed fabulous careers in catering and retail but her dream was always to do something for herself and to run her own business. A pivotal moment brought JoJo to face herself head on and heal some wounds, focusing on what she wanted and the change she wanted to make on the world. Thats when the reels magic started to happen and she's been creating magic ever since. "At a younger age, I subdued my sparkle, wanting to fit in with everyone else from childhood to early adulthood. But I soon discovered there's nothing quite as rewarding as being unapologetically yourself and letting everyone else know it too. Now I help you find the magic in your own brand, holding your hand along the way until you're ready to let go and have your own adventure." Subjects covered - Who is JoJo Smith? How would you describe yourself in 3 words? - JoJo's story of being a successor of the care system. - Being true to yourself and finding the courage to walk away from the things that are fully aligned with wo you really are. - Being Sassy not sorry - Self belief. - Self awareness. - Steeping in to the spotlight. - Getting your foundations right. - Learning to embrace change instead of fearing it. - The Big Wish “Chateau SAS”. - FAB U SAS - The Sweet Retreat. - What's your superpower and how to own it. What does Free to be mean to Jojo Smith? "Free to be means being sassy not sorry. That means lively, bold, full of spirit and a little bit cheeky and totally unapologetic for being so." What does free to be mean to you? For more information visit- https://www.creativsas.co.uk/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/creativsas/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CreativSAS Best selling book- Loving Yourself Beyond Belief I'll be back next week but in the meantime Keep being fabulous Rachel x ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/libertefreetobe⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertefreetobe/message

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Reflections on Season Four of QWL

QWERTY Writing Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 35:43

Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith reflect on the fourth season of QWERTY Writing Life and celebrate the highlights while announcing plans for the future. Tune in for opportunities to weigh in on upcoming creative opportunities and a challenge to help you plan your next steps. Check out the book and the previous episodes referenced in the show: Finders Keepers: A Practical Approach to Find and Keep Your Writing Critique Partner: https://www.logosandmythospress.com/finders-keepers QWERTY Writing Life, Season 4, Episode 7, “Artist as a Work in Progress”: https://qwertywritinglife.podbean.com/e/artist-as-a-work-in-progress/ QWERTY Writing Life, Season 4, Episodes 11 and 12: “Creativity: Are You Sitting or Steeping?” https://qwertywritinglife.podbean.com/e/creativity-are-you-sitting-or-steeping-part-1/ https://qwertywritinglife.podbean.com/e/creativity-are-you-sitting-or-steeping-part-2/ Subscribe to the QWERTY's monthly newsletter (be sure to click the box next to “opt in to receive news and updates” and check your spam for the confirmation email): https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/z9f1z5 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qwertywritinglife Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qwertywritinglife/ Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith. Continue this week's chat via email at qwertywritinglife [at] gmail [dot] com. For more information about the QWERTYs, the show and their writing craft book series, head over to https://qwertywritinglife.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal. Or, if you'd rather see their grinning faces, ring the bell on their YouTube channel. Please share our podcast with your friends, too! For more about Mea and her writing, visit storyswell.net. Joy and her details can be found at joyerancatore.com.

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30| "So I Ended Up On a Surf Camp in El Salvador?": Facing Your Fears, Following Your Intuition, and the Power of Steeping Outside Your Comfort Zone

The Pursuit of Purpose Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 31:19

APPLY TODAY FOR 1:1 PURPOSE + BIZ COACHING! In today's episode, Im sharing all about my recent experience on a surf camp in El Salvador a few weeks ago. Why El Salvador? Wait, you surf? What's surfing got to do with anything? Well get ready because I'm taking you for a deep dive of what led me to this random but INCREDIBLE manifestation, talking about how listening to our intuition and seeing what fits is key to attracting what we want in life. I also share my personal perspective on how surfing has shown me the importance of embracing failure as a way to learn and grow, and the value of pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zones and keep trying even when things are hard. I truly believe that trusting in the universe's plan for us and being open to facing our fears can lead to unexpected and wonderful experiences, and this came into full force during this trip. Enjoy! In this episode I cover: Embracing failure as a way to learn and grow Pushing ourselves outside of our comfort zones How surfing taught me resilience and commitment Trusting in the universe's plan for us Being open to facing our fears Unexpected experiences from following intuition How our manifestations come in different packages than we expect + much more! Episode Transcript - view on Notion CONNECT WITH MEL: Email: melissakehbareham@gmail.com Instagram: @iammelissakeh TikTok: @melissakeh Work with me: 1:1 PURPOSE & BUSINESS COACHING IS OPEN! -Apply today *GIVEAWAY* - If you leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts about the pod, and send a screenshot (before you hit submit!) to melissakehbareham@gmail.com, you'll be entered to win 1 of 2 FREE 30 Min Private Coaching sessions with me! Your reviews mean the world to me so THANK YOU in advance for sharing your thoughts. In case you missed my last episode! If you enjoyed this episode, please dont forget to share and subscribe!

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S3E3 - Twilight

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 70:59

It's finally happened, we watched Twilight! Will our love for vampires in general makes us appreciate this GIANT fandom? Spoiler alert: Yeah no. But we had a great time exploring the world of Bella and Edward

Creativity: Are You Sitting or Steeping? Part 2

QWERTY Writing Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 49:11

Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith follow up their previous episode with a look at how creative habits can keep us from falling into the procrastination trap and avoid stagnant sitting. From there, they offer practical tips to enhance the steeping stage and get all we can from times of percolation. Check out these links mentioned in the show: Finders Keepers: A Practical Approach to Find and Keep Your Writing Critique Partner: https://www.logosandmythospress.com/finders-keepers GOOD, Jocko Willink: https://youtu.be/IdTMDpizis8 Subscribe to the QWERTY's monthly newsletter (be sure to click the box next to “opt in to receive news and updates” and check your spam for the confirmation email): https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/z9f1z5 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qwertywritinglife Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qwertywritinglife/ Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith. Continue this week's chat via email at qwertywritinglife [at] gmail [dot] com. For more information about the QWERTYs, the show and their writing craft book series, head over to https://qwertywritinglife.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal. Or, if you'd rather see their grinning faces, ring the bell on their YouTube channel. Please share our podcast with your friends, too! For more about Mea and her writing, visit storyswell.net. Joy and her details can be found at joyerancatore.com.

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Creativity: Are You Sitting or Steeping? Part 1

QWERTY Writing Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 52:39

Authors Joy E. Rancatore and Mea Smith discuss the difference between sitting and steeping, creatively speaking. Creatives can commonly fall into a time of procrastination or of percolation. Often, the line between the two can be a bit blurry, and we may not always recognize which one we are doing. In episode 11 of season 4 of QWERTY Writing Life, Joy and Mea provide examples of each and leave you with two surefire ways to know which you're doing. Check out these links mentioned in the show: Finders Keepers: A Practical Approach to Find and Keep Your Writing Critique Partner: https://www.logosandmythospress.com/finders-keepers Maggie Stiefvater, The Scorpio Races: https://maggiestiefvater.com/novels/the-scorpio-races/ Subscribe to the QWERTY's monthly newsletter (be sure to click the box next to “opt in to receive news and updates” and check your spam for the confirmation email): https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/z9f1z5 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/qwertywritinglife Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/qwertywritinglife/ Intro music created and performed by Brent Smith. Continue this week's chat via email at qwertywritinglife [at] gmail [dot] com. For more information about the QWERTYs, the show and their writing craft book series, head over to https://qwertywritinglife.com. Subscribe in your favorite podcast portal. Or, if you'd rather see their grinning faces, ring the bell on their YouTube channel. Please share our podcast with your friends, too! For more about Mea and her writing, visit storyswell.net. Joy and her details can be found at joyerancatore.com.

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Mark Eight: Biblical Worship

Living Words

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022

Mark Eight: Biblical Worship by William Klock On February12, A.D. 304 a group of men was brought before the Roman proconsul in Carthage. The charge against them read, “These men, being Christians, have held an assembly for the Eucharist, in violation of the edict of the Emperors Diocletian and Maximian.” “What is your position?” the Proconsul asked of the first prisoner. “I am a senator,” the man responded. His name was Dativus. “Were you present at the assembly?” “I am a Christian and I was present in the assembly.” Immediately, the Proconsul ordered him to be hung on the rack, where barbed hooks tore his body. After that, Saturninus, the presbyter, was brought in and asked, “Did you, contrary to the orders of the emperors, oversee the assembly of these men?” Saturninus responded, “Yes. We celebrated the Eucharist.” “Why?” asked the Proconsul. “Because the Eucharist cannot be abandoned,” said the presbyter. Immediately he, too, was taken to join Dativus on the rack. Next, Felix, one of Saturninus' sons and a reader in the church, was brought before the Proconsul. “I am not asking if you are a Christian. That's not my concern. But were you at the assembly and do you possess copies of the scriptures?” Felix answered, “As if a Christian could exist without the Eucharist, or the Eucharist could be celebrated without Christians! Don't you realise that a Christian is defined by the Eucharist? We cannot exist without it! And we always read the Lord's scriptures when we assemble for the Eucharist.” The Proconsul flew into a rage and ordered Felix beaten with clubs. Lastly, Hilarion, another son of Saturninus, was brought before the Proconsul. “Will you follow your father and your brothers?” He was asked. “I am a Christian,” he boldly said, “And I became one, along with my father and brothers, of my own will.” The Proconsul bellowed out threats of torture. Little did he know that he was not going up against men, but against God himself in his holy martyrs. The Proconsul ordered the boy taken away and for his hair to be shorn and his nose and ears to be cut off. And Hilarion simply replied, “Do what you will. I am a Christian.” And as he was led away, the whole court heard the boy crying out with joy, “Thanks be to God.” In all, forty-nine members of the church in Abitinae were martyred on that day and in the days that followed.[1] The story of those brothers and sisters is not unique. From the time of the Apostles until the time of Constantine, Christians gathered together to worship—to read the scriptures, to pray, to sing, to eat the Lord's Supper—and they did so under threat of violence and sometimes even martyrdom. “Day by day we are besieged; day by day we are betrayed,” wrote Tertullian.[2] But no matter the risks involved, Christians continued to gather. They had found the treasure hidden in the field. They had found the pearl of great price. They had given their allegiance, to the exclusion of all others, to the Lord Jesus. And they lived in sure and certain hope that his kingdom was coming “on earth as in heaven”. What brought them together? If it was just a longing for fellowship with God, they could do that at home in private. They could pray, they could sing. Those were the days before mass-produced Bibles, but they could, at home, recite passages from memory or read hand-copied portions of scripture. But they risked their lives to gather together for corporate worship. It was the Lord's Supper that reminded them, as it does us, “that we are true members of the mystical body” of God's Son. St. Paul uses that language of the body a lot. As we are in Jesus the Messiah, so we belong one to another. We are a family, a covenant people with a God-given mission that cannot be accomplished unless we all bring our parts together to build up the whole. And the Lord's Supper reminded them that it was all absolutely worth it, because the Supper recalled the events—the death and resurrection of Jesus—in which God poured out his love, his grace, his mercy and revealed his faithfulness in all its—in all his—glory, while also pointing them to his future glory when he will finish what he has begun and set all things to rights. No command of Caesar could compete with the glorious calling of God. Yes, the New Testament commands us to gather together for corporate worship. Hebrews 10:24-25 tells us: Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. And Paul so frequently, particularly in Romans and 1 Corinthians, stresses our unity in Jesus and the nature of the Church as being like a body in which we all have our part. But even without those commands and instructions to gather together, the Lord's Supper reminds us who we are, that we're not loners, that Christianity isn't just “me, my Bible, and Jesus”, but that we are a covenant people knit together in love and grace in Jesus and the Spirit. Even if all we had was the Lord's Supper, we would still be compelled, like those early believers, to gather together to worship the God who reveals himself in and through Jesus. So we've been looking at the marks of a healthy church. If we don't gather, there is no church. The Church gathers to worship. Period. So the question is not whether or not we will gather, but what our gatherings should looks like. What does the Bible tell us about corporate worship? Well, first, there's no book or chapter in the New Testament that gives us specific instructions outlining liturgy or posture, how often we should observe the Lord's Supper, how many songs we should sing, how long the sermon should be, or anything like that. The New Testament does have plenty to say about worship, but what it says is largely about our unity in worship, our serving others in worship, giving ourselves as living sacrifices in worship—and when it comes to specifics, it's usually Paul stepping in to tell churches what not to do. The Bible gives us freedom in our worship, and so some churches use a liturgy with set prayers and others use a set order of service with extempore prayers, some churches have elaborate ceremonial—whether that involves incense, postures, vestments, and the like or fog machines, high-tech lighting, dancing, and multi-piece bands, while other churches do things very simply and without any fuss. We are free to construct our worship—within reason—so long as it glorifies God and has him at its centre and focus. In light of contemporary trends, biblical worship, it must be stressed, involves the people of God as participants. Worship is not a show or a concert. Now, I could just end things here by pointing you to the Prayer Books in the pew racks in front of you. What does biblical worship look like? It looks like the Book of Common Prayer. It could look like something else, but the BCP is the finest example of biblical worship I can think of. Our liturgies have survived virtually unchanged for five-hundred years and continue a liturgical tradition that goes back at least a thousand years before that. It has proved itself. The only reason people started tampering with the Book of Common Prayer was because their theology changed—and not for the better. There's a reason why Lutherans, when they needed a common service in English, borrowed heavily from the Common Prayer tradition. There's a little book titled The Minister's Handbook, which is popular with free-church ministers. It's essentially a prayer book for people who don't have the Prayer Book and need to know what to do and say at a wedding or a baptism. It's mostly just excerpts from the Book of Common Prayer. When the United Church drafted its Book of Order, it borrowed heavily from the Book of Common Prayer. Brothers and Sisters, never take our liturgical heritage or the Prayer Book for granted. It is, arguably, the richest treasure of worship ever produced by Christendom. And virtually all of it is from the Bible, either directly quoted or paraphrased in some way. But I don't want to just defend the Common Prayer tradition, or liturgy in general, this morning. Why has the Book of Common Prayer stood the test of time? Because it brings together the elements of biblical worship. But what are those elements? Well, let's look at our controlling narrative again. Good worship not only tells the story, but involves us in it. Think back to those forty-nine martyrs in Carthage. This is what compelled them to gather together even though it meant death. So, once again, think back to the beginning. God created human beings to bear his image. That means to serve as his regents in Creation—in this temple that he built for himself. This is why St. Paul writes in Romans that Creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of God. When we rejected our vocation, Creation lost her stewards and the Lord lost his priests. Everything fell apart. But in the midst of the darkness, the Lord called forth Abraham and created a people for himself. He delivered them from slavery in Egypt, he gave them his law, and most importantly, he took up his dwelling in their midst. And as they lived to give him glory and to witness his presence and his mighty deeds, they became a light to the nations, looking forward to a day when nations would come streaming to the temple to know the living God for themselves and to give him the glory he is due. The prophets looked forward to the day when the knowledge of the Lord's glory would cover the earth as the waters cover the sea. Old Testament Israel gives us models for biblical worship. We see her songs of the Lord's mighty deeds—songs like the Song of Moses or the Psalms. We see her prayers for deliverance—from her earthly enemies and from the sins and the lack of faith that so often compromised her witness—prayers for deliverance made in faith and rooted deeply in a sureness of God's covenant faithfulness. We see her songs of hope, knowing the Lord's past faithfulness, and looking forward to the day when he would not only save Israel, but set all of Creation to rights. But most importantly for us, we see Israel's story reach its climax in Jesus—and in his death, his resurrection, and his ascension. This is our exodus. As Israel was delivered from her bondage to Pharoah, so the cross and the empty tomb are our deliverance from sin and death. Baptism is our Red Sea and the Lord's Supper is our Passover, whereby we participate in God's mighty deeds and find our place in his covenant people. And now, like Israel, we sing and we proclaim what he has done to give him glory and to make him known that others will be moved to give him glory too. Everything we do as his people is meant to give him glory—or it should! Think of Jesus' words in John 15:8, “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.” Now, how does that controlling narrative, how does that story shape our worship? First, it means that word and sacrament will be at the centre of our worship. The Bible never tells us directly how frequently we should observe the Lord's Supper, but the implication of what we read in Acts and the Epistles certainly suggests that the first Christians observed it at least every Sunday. The English Reformers, particularly Thomas Cranmer, designed our liturgy around a weekly observance of the Lord's Supper, but people were so used to only participating in the sacrament four times a year that weekly Communion didn't take and Morning Prayer became the staple of weekly worship in most Anglican churches until the Twentieth Century. Whatever the case, biblical worship will include baptisms, whenever they are called for, and the Lord's Supper on some sort of regular schedule. The one thing we can't do is discard them entirely. If we fail to observe the sacraments we disobey Jesus himself and cease to be a church. I think when we realise that the Supper is as an act of covenant remembrance and renewal, it becomes more natural to observe it weekly. Biblical worship listens to God and tells the story. That means it will include the reading of scripture. Always. Preferably at least a passage from the Old Testament and another from the New—and preferably tied together so that we see the interconnectedness of the old and new covenants and the faithfulness of God is revealed to his glory. Brothers and Sisters, our calling as God's people is to glorify him and to proclaim his mighty deeds and the good news about Jesus so that the world will give him glory. We can't do that unless we know who he is and what he's done. And that doesn't just go for corporate worship. Scripture ought to be central to our lives in general. We ought to be steeping ourselves in God's word on a daily basis—listening to him—so that we can know him and what he's done. I don't know if it's because we're lazy or if we think that Christian maturity comes by osmosis or just with time, but Brothers and Sisters, if you don't feed on God's word, you will not grow. It's the Spirit who grows us, but he grows us with the word. Steeping ourselves in the word during the week is one of the ways we prepare ourselves to gather together on Sundays. One of the trends of contemporary worship is this idea that the service has to start by getting the worshippers in the “right” mood. That's borne in part out of the faulty notion that good worship makes us feel a certain way, but I think the bigger reason for this is that too many of us simply aren't preparing for worship over the six preceding days of the week. We treat worship as a Sunday thing, then we go home and unplug ourselves from God and from his word and from prayer until Sunday comes around again. That's not the kind of life that drove Saturninus and Dativus and their congregation to risk death in order to gather at the Lord's Table. So the reading of the word will be central. And so will the sermon. Biblical worship will include a sermon that explains and applies the word. There's nothing inherently holier about a longer sermon than a shorter sermon, but good biblical exposition and application takes time and it rarely happens in the ten- or twelve-minute homilies that have become commonplace today. And as much as modern people may think it's the Anglican way, it most definitely is not. I've edited several volumes of sermons by popular Anglican preachers of the past and you'd be hard-pressed to read those sermons out loud in less than an hour. Let me stress that those were popular preachers. A few centuries earlier, in the decades following the Reformation, it was common for people to hear a sermon on Sunday morning, go home for lunch, and then return to the church to hear another sermon or two in the afternoon. Puritan preachers were often given hourglasses—as in they actually measure out a full hour—and were told how many turns of the glass they could preach. Because God's people were hungry for his word. Today we've lost that hunger and it's no wonder that the Church in the West is foundering and that we struggle to tell the story anymore. How can we proclaim what we don't know? The second focal point of our biblical corporate worship is the sacraments—particularly the Lord's Supper. Baptism, when it is done, ought normatively to take place in the corporate gathering, because it is the rite by which we are included in the covenant people. It is our Red Sea by which we pass from bondage in Egypt into life in the presence of the Lord and his people and it's right that those people be there to welcome each new member as he or she rises from the sea. I pray that we would have reason to do that every Sunday someday, but in the meantime we include baptism as necessary. But weekly observing the Lord's Supper, well, it is meet and right so to do. Word and sacrament complement each other. Different churches and different preachers will take different approaches to how we read scripture. We use a lectionary. Others may read through whole books of the Bible systematically week by week. However we do it, though, our reading of the word will range over all sort of subjects and genres and not everything we'll read is about the gospel—at least not directly. The focus of the readings and the sermons will cover all sorts of different subjects—and that's good. But the Lord's Supper (and baptism, when the occasion arises) grounds us week in and week out in the death and resurrection of Jesus and reminds us what he's done for us and who he has made us. As the annual observance of the Passover was for each generation in Israel a new participation in the events by which the Lord had made them his people, so each observance of the Lord Supper is for us a new participation in the events by which Jesus has delivered us from sin and death. And notice that there's both a vertical and a horizontal element to that. When we come to the Table we are reminded that we belong to God through Jesus, that he has redeemed us and made us his own, but it also reminds us of the horizontal—that he has made us a part of this covenant people called the Church and that we are brothers and sisters in Jesus, and that we belong to each other, that we are one body. At the Table God's love is poured down on us, but then it also flows out horizontally from each of us to the others. The scripture lessons and the sermon can't cover these fundamental truths every single Sunday, but we are reminded and confronted by them every single time we come to the Lord's Table. Our culture today is almost entirely oriented on the individual and that his infected Christian thinking and the Church. We have no trouble remembering the vertical—me and God—but we too often downplay or forget altogether the horizontal—the fact that even as God saves us individually, in doing so he makes us part of a people who cannot be effective in our mission and who cannot ultimately be healthy if we do not live this new life together as a family. Again, this is a powerful corrective to modern error. Too much of contemporary worship is people coming together to sort of have their individual worship experiences in a group setting. Worship has become a performance. The lights are turned down so we can't see each other—we just focus on the “leaders” at the front. The band—or in some places the choir or the organ—is so loud that you can't hear yourself sing, let alone the person next to you. A friend of mine who advocates that kind of worship tells me that it's an “immersive” model in contrast to a “participatory” one and that it's just how our culture has gone. In folk cultures everyone is involved in music, but in ours, music has largely been relegated to professionals. The rest of us just sit and listen. Even at home, we put on our headphones, close our eyes, tune everything else out, and immerse ourselves in the performance. Brothers and Sisters, that may be the way our culture has gone, but the Church cannot go there. That “immersive” model of worship is incompatible with biblical worship in which we all participate. Worship is not a concert or a show for the worshiper to passively receive. Worship is the service of God's people to him. The lights should be on so we can see each other. And the accompaniment should be just that: accompaniment. It shouldn't drown out our voices, because the most important thing about congregational singing is that it's just that: congregational singing—our voices raised together as one to give God the glory he is due. I think if we get these two things right in our worship—word and sacrament—we will get the story right and that's really what it's all about. As we hear his word, God draws us in with the story. In Baptism and the Lord's Supper he incorporates us into the story and gives us a place in it. And now equipped by word and Spirit, he sends us out to tell the story ourselves so that others will be drawn in. There are other essential parts to worship—we sing and we pray, we confess our sins and receive assurance of pardon, we bring our tithes and offerings—but they revolve around the word and sacrament that stand in the middle. They are our response to the story, to what God in Jesus has done for us and for the world. Each of those parts of our worship could merit a whole sermon on its own, but I just want to close with one example, again taken from our Common Prayer tradition, and that's the Gloria. When the Prayer Book was first written in 1549—and for a long time thereafter—there were no hymns. Much of the liturgy itself was sung. The Psalms were sung. But there was one hymn included in the liturgy for the Lord's Supper and Thomas Cranmer made sure that it stood at the end of the service, because the hymns we sing in worship are essentially response to what God has said and done in word and sacrament. In the service we hear his word and he renews his covenant with us at the Table, and then we sing in response, “Glory to God in the highest”. This is what he created us to do. When Jesus gave his life on the cross and rose from the grave, it was to create a people, full of God's own Spirit, who will give him glory. And, Brothers and Sisters, we give him glory—it starts here on Sunday, but ought to carry on in our whole lives the rest of the week—we give him glory that one day all the nations will give him glory too. Let's pray: Almighty God, to whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden: cleans the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name, through Christ our Lord. Amen. [1] Adapted from the Acts of St. Saturninus in Migne, Patrologia Latina, Vol. VIII, 688ff. [2] Apology 7.

Are you Soaking or Steeping?

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 15:36

In our busy world of activities, it is common to see ourselves adding more to our lives as a response to restlessness.

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Steeping with the Enemy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 38:04

Toks and ElHubbo are back answering questions and explaining absences. This month's featured musical artist is Fonteyn Song: These Days by Fonteyn Find Fonteyn: https://instagram.com/_fonteyn_ https://music.apple.com/us/album/these-days/1613412142?i=1613412153 https://m.soundcloud.com/user-107247966/fonteyn-these-days Find Toks: https://www.instagram.com/ToksOlagundoye https://twitter.com/ToksOlagundoye https://www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye/ Get/send a personal message (or join Toks's fan club on Cameo for exclusive content): https://www.cameo.com/toksolagundoye Get extra content and merch from by supporting the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Toksolagundoye If you are enjoying the podcast enough to give it five stars (and a review, if you have time) we would truly appreciate it. The more ratings and reviews we have the more likely we are to pop up in any searches that people do when they're looking for something new to listen to! If you have a question, comment or story get in touch and we will answer/ read it on the podcast: T42PodChat@gmail.com Life is hard, you're doing your best and are not alone. If you are looking for counseling or want to reach out for any kind of support please try one of the following resources: Psychology Today therapist finder: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists • Talk Space: talkspace.com • Better Help: betterhelp.com • Or call one of these numbers to talk to someone about how you are feeling or to ask them to recommend resources: Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence hotline: Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 (24/7) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7) LGBTQ suicide hotline: The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (24/7) National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237 (Mon-Thur 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST)) Crisis Text Line for everyone: Text SUPPORT to 741-741 24/7 help is available. National Alliance onMental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 (Mon- Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Sexual Assault Hotline: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673 (RAINN offers 24/7 help) Veterans Crisis Line Veterans Association: 1-800-273-8255 Visit www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html for local phone numbers specific to your location.

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S2E22- Mini Episode: Answering Your Questions

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 25:41

On this week's SEASON FINALE, guest Sanaya El Sayad spills all the tea by answering your most asked questions!For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click hereAbout the guest: Sanaya El SayadSanaya has been working at DAVIDsTEA for over 10 years now. She initially started as a seasonal hire in-store while working towards a history degree at McGill University. Although she was passionate about her field of study, tea became somewhat of a calling she just couldn't ignore. She began working at our Head Office in Montreal, where she eventually became the Senior Director of Buying, Tea & Product. Her passion for tea—and sharing it with others—made her an integral part of the team. In fact, Sanaya often has the final say on which teas are released into the world. Cool, huh? She's also traveled with DAVIDsTEA to visit the beautiful tea gardens of Sri Lanka and had the opportunity to work on a water impact project in Kenya. Fun fact: Sanaya's love of tasting and experiencing new things extends to her love of trying new restaurants and sipping natural wines!

S2 E21- The Bigger Picture w/ Chantrelle Edwards of Hella Tea

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 37:38

This week, we're talking to Chantrelle Edwards, founder and CEO of Hella Tea, all about POC representation in the tea community.Today's episode is brought to you by Glitter & Gold About the guest: Chantrelle Edwards Chantrelle Edwards is the founder and CEO of Hella Tea. While growing up in Oakland, California, drinking tea was always an escape for her when life got tough. From losing her 17-year-old brother to gun violence to becoming a mother at a young age, she was determined to beat the odds. In 2007, Chantrelle decided to start her first tea business, Raised Pinky Teas, whose target market was children and women's groups. One day, while seeking help from a marketing professional, she was challenged to adjust her branding strategy. After much thought, prayer and reflection on her life experiences and interest, Hella Tea was born. Hella Tea specializes in artisanal tea blends that pay homage to the diverse population of the Bay Area and its hip hop culture. When Chantrelle isn't sipping tea (or thinking of clever tea puns!), she enjoys skating, attending concerts, family gatherings, giving back through community outreach and taking spontaneous road trips to Napa and Monterey. To learn more about Hella Tea click hereFor a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com

S2E20- Mini Episode: All About Sweeteners in Tea

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2022 31:24

This week, our guests Celia & Kelly discuss sweetener in tea—from the ones you add before you sip to those already built into your favourite blends.For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click hereAbout the guests: Celia Aceae & Kelly MillerCelia Aceae Celia's obsession with tea began as soon as she could sip. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation and natural resource compliance at Lethbridge College in Alberta. She went on to obtain a Red Seal in horticulture from the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, and currently works as a Tea, Herb & Sustainability Specialist at DAVIDsTEA. But we're not done yet! Celia has also completed an additional bachelor's degree of Science in Horticulture, basically proving that her love of tea and plants is no passing fancy. With an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and their various impacts on individuals as well as the planet, Celia has committed most of her time to the proliferation of tea and plant knowledge. As a trained Tea Sommelier, she brings joy to those around her by sharing a cup of tea with anyone and everyone, at any time. Fun fact: she lived in Japan for three months studying matcha production and the Japanese tea ceremony, so quiz her, she loves it!Kelly MillerKelly Miller has been tea obsessed for nearly a decade. What is the source of her obsession, you ask? It all started when Kelly visited a DAVIDsTEA store for the first time to buy a gift for a friend. Intrigued by our Birthday Cake tea, she gave it a quick sip. And just like that Kelly, the tea sommelier, was born. THAC (Tea and Herbal Association of Canada) Certified, Kelly currently works as the Research & Development Lead at the DAVIDsTEA headquarters. Her generous and exploratory nature makes her an indispensable member of the team as she continuously pushes for new flavour innovations. Since her first introduction to the world of tea, she has tried over 10,000 teas AND her personal collection exceeds 1,500 unique teas and blends!

Greater Glory - Steeping Beyond Your Borders - Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 36:10

Thank you for joining us for part 2 of Stepping Beyond Your Borders" The message will increase your faith and help you to push past the borders that the enemy would want you to adhere to, so that you would not be able to possess your God given destiny! Spend some time with us today and be stirred in your faith by the Spirit of the Lord to rise up and take new territory as you learn how to possess your inheritance from the Lord. Share this broadcast with your friends and get ready to experience the unlimited power of God! Get connected with us and watch “Greater Glory” on the High Tower Ministries, Int. Facebook Page! Sundays at 9 AM & 7 PM and Wednesdays at 7 PM for inspiring messages that will raise your faith and grow you in the Word! Don't miss a message, Follow Us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighTowerMinistry.org Bookings/ Churches / Conferences: Contact Us@HighTowerMinistry.org Individual Prayer Requests: PrayerRequests@HighTowerMinistry.org Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_s14njTA8GQ5oBFb4Zs_uA/featured Get Connected Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighTowerMinistry.org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hightowerministries_usa/ FREE DOWNLOAD / Website: www.HighTowerMinistry.org Unlocking Glory and the Unlocking Glory Study Guide are available on our website (signed copy with free shipping within the US). Also available on Amazon and Barnes and Nobles.

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S2E19 - What Exactly is Flavouring? w/ Dr. Robert Sobel of McCormick FONA

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 55:53

We invited Research & Innovation expert, Dr. Robert Sobel, to help us unpack what natural and artificial flavouring really means.Today's episode is brought to you by S'mores Chaiabout the guest: Dr. Robert Sobel Dr. Sobel began his career in the flavour industry at McCormick FONA (Flavors of North America) in 1999. Over the years, he has taught general chemistry, quantitative chemical analysis and instrumental analysis and published manuscripts in Analytical Chemical Acta, The Journal of Chemical Education and Perfumer & Flavorist. He received a B.S. in Chemistry from Northern Illinois University, his M.A. in Educational Leadership from Aurora University and his Ph.D. in chemistry from Northern Illinois University. As the current Vice President of Research & Innovation at McCormick FONA , Dr. Sobel directs technology and innovation efforts for new and novel flavour encapsulation delivery systems. If there's anyone who can unpack the complexity of flavouring, it's him!To learn more about the world of flavour innovation, listen to McCormick FONA's Flavor University PodcastFor a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com

S2E18- Mini Episode: Cooking with Tea

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 32:22

Who says tea is only for drinking? This week, returning guest Nadia De La Vega talks to us about how to integrate tea into your everyday cooking and which ones are the best to cook with! For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click hereabout the guest: Nadia De La VegaNadia De La Vega's tea journey has been anything but linear. Growing up in Mexico, tea was not a common beverage... but luckily for Nadia, her mother would brew black loose leaf tea every morning. She completed her science degree in Montreal, where she developed an affinity for food pairing and recipe development. Joining the DAVIDsTEA family in 2012 (and we are SO glad she did!), she put her superpowers to use to help develop tea-based recipes. As the Director of Tea Sustainability and Content at DAVIDsTEA, Nadia and her team primarily oversee sustainability initiatives and tea knowledge across the brand while ensuring all tea information is authentic, fun and relatable. You can normally find her drinking a cup of Orange Pekoe or Organic Jasmine Black Pearls, while working on impact initiatives and indulging in some serious tea talk!

Tub Talks featuring Mia Maestro

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 60:24

This week on the Tub Talks podcast, we take to the baths with Mia Maestro, who hosts many of the tea ceremonies held over the years at Secular Sabbath in between her full-time acting career. While she has always been a lover of tea, her journey really started over a decade ago when she was surprised to find a deeper practice in the art of tea meditation. This philosophy of slowing down to regain focus, or set a new tone in one's body, has trickled into many facets of her life. Especially in both her career as an actress and her intense work in activism.Mia shares what it was like growing up in Argentina during an age of terrorism, where she lived through an inverse world to the one she has created for herself today. Acting has always been a part of her life, launching her big screen career as a teenager in Tango. Even as a little girl, acting was a means to play, and take on new personas. As an adult, she's learned to develop empathy, process emotions, and open a space for healing through acting. Bringing tea ceremony her ritual has opened a portal to explore deeper connections to her childhood self.Mia acts in mainstream and arthouse films, serves tea to prisoners with life sentences in jail, and goes deep into the bush in Africa to shine a light in the shadows of our world. At the heart of it all, Mia consistently uses tea as a tool to connect people, reset focus within, and create an ephemeral space for deep states of inspiration. But, not all tea is the same which Mia explains, and it carries with it an energy force able to brighten your perception and awaken your mind, depending on the leaf. The energetics that comes with tea practice shape how she lives in ‘flow state.'Full of knowledge and tokens of wisdom, Mia takes us on a contemplative conversation going beyond tea as a means of consumption, exploring how she brings her practice to work. So get the kettle hot and share a cup with us, as we explore Mia's world of setting intention and finding the purest form of self-expression in everyday life.

S2E17- Tea and Meditation: A Moment For Yourself w/Sara Gallagher Bloom

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 54:35

For many, meditation is key to maintaining a sense of balance in their life. But it's not as easy as it seems. We talk to yoga and mindfulness instructor—and tea enthusiast—Sara Gallagher Bloom to discuss the benefits of meditation and how tea can fit into your routine. Today's episode is brought to you by Organic Serenity Nowabout the guest: Sara Gallagher BloomSara Gallagher Bloom has been teaching yoga, movement and mindful practices for close to 20 years. Her yoga journey began with hot yoga in Montreal, with a group of friends that eventually formed the studio known today as Modo Yoga. She's certified in Katonah and Kundalini Yoga, has mentored countless new yoga teachers and has led workshops for many styles of practice around the globe. You may know her from her Montreal studio, Morpho Bleu. Today, not only is she a studio owner, she's also a yoga teacher, a community leader, a mother, a meditation teacher and a spiritual guide. Her mission is to empower humans to develop their mind and body through yoga and meditation practices—no matter where they are on their journey!To learn more about Sara and her work, click hereFor a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com

Halfisode - Steeping wIth the Enemy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2022 32:21

Toks and El Hubbo talk about what's been going on with the fam and answer a few questions. Showering advice, voiceover advice, dating advice and a to be continued on Patreon. Thanks for your questions. Keep them coming! Email information below in the show notes. Find Toks: https://www.instagram.com/ToksOlagundoye https://twitter.com/ToksOlagundoye https://www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye/ Get/send a personal message (or join Toks's fan club on Cameo for exclusive content): https://www.cameo.com/toksolagundoye Get extra content and merch from by supporting the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Toksolagundoye If you are enjoying the podcast enough to give it five stars (and a review, if you have time) we would truly appreciate it. The more ratings and reviews we have the more likely we are to pop up in any searches that people do when they're looking for something new to listen to! If you have a question, comment or story get in touch and we will answer/ read it on the podcast: T42PodChat@gmail.com Life is hard, you're doing your best and are not alone. If you are looking for counseling or want to reach out for any kind of support please try one of the following resources: Psychology Today therapist finder: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists • Talk Space: talkspace.com • Better Help: betterhelp.com • Or call one of these numbers to talk to someone about how you are feeling or to ask them to recommend resources: Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence hotline: Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 (24/7) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7) LGBTQ suicide hotline: The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (24/7) National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237 (Mon-Thur 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST)) Crisis Text Line for everyone: Text SUPPORT to 741-741 24/7 help is available. National Alliance onMental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 (Mon- Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Sexual Assault Hotline: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673 (RAINN offers 24/7 help) Veterans Crisis Line Veterans Association: 1-800-273-8255 Visit www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html for local phone numbers specific to your location.

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S2E16- Mini Episode: Much Ado About Matcha

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 26:13

And the spotlight goes to… mmm matcha! This week, we're diving deep into the creamy, energizing & traditional world of matcha with none other than our four-time returning guest, Celia.For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here about the guest: Celia AceaeCelia's obsession with tea began as soon as she could sip. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation and natural resource compliance at Lethbridge College in Alberta. She went on to obtain a Red Seal in horticulture from the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, and currently works as a Tea and Sustainability Specialist at DAVIDsTEA. But we're not done yet! Celia has also completed an additional bachelor's degree of Science in Horticulture, basically proving that her love of tea and plants is no passing fancy. With an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and their various impacts on individuals as well as the planet, Celia has committed most of her time to the proliferation of tea and plant knowledge. As a trained Tea Sommelier, she brings joy to those around her by sharing a cup of tea with anyone and everyone, at any time. Fun fact: she lived in Japan for three months studying matcha production and the Japanese tea ceremony, so quiz her, she loves it!

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S2 E15- Upcoming Trends in Tea w/ Victor Yu of Random Cuisine

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2022 46:28

We have invited Victor Yu, of the Random Cuisine Blog, to walk us through the latest tea flavoured trends brewing all around us. Find out about the latest and greatest in tea beverages, desserts and beyond!Today's episode is brought to you by Organic Hojicha about the guest: Victor Yu of @randomcuisineVictor Yu is the food writer behind the Instagram @randomcuisine. But he has a wide range of interests and creative pursuits. He successfully defended his PhD thesis in 2018 at McGill University in Montreal, where he studied the quantum regime of 2D materials at absolute zero temperature. After an immense contribution to the field of science, Victor closed the chapter of academic research, and now works as a digital and social media strategist for Nourish Food Marketing, a Toronto-based food agency representing some of the largest food brands in Canada. Victor is always on the lookout for the next exciting food and flavour pairing trend and loves learning about food cultures from around the world. In his free time, he gives food tours of Chinatown in Montreal on Airbnb Experiences and helps promote small businesses and local restaurants through his Instagram.To learn more about Random Cuisine click hereFor a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com

S2E14 Mini Episode- Caffeine in Tea: What Does It Really Mean?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 43:51

In our longest mini episode to date, we take a deep dive—or at least a shallow dip—into all things caffeine in tea. Returning guests Nadia & Celia help unpack the not so simple topic that's on the minds of many tea lovers. For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here About the Guests:Nadia De La VegaNadia De La Vega's tea journey has been anything but linear. Growing up in Mexico, tea was not a common beverage... but luckily for Nadia, her mother would brew black loose leaf tea every morning. She completed her science degree in Montreal, where she developed an affinity for food pairing and recipe development. Joining the DAVIDsTEA family in 2012 (and we are SO glad she did!), she put her superpowers to use to help develop tea-based recipes. As the Director of Tea Sustainability and Content at DAVIDsTEA, Nadia and her team primarily oversee sustainability initiatives and tea knowledge across the brand while ensuring all tea information is authentic, fun and relatable. You can normally find her drinking a cup of Orange Pekoe or Organic Jasmine Black Pearls, while working on impact initiatives and indulging in some serious tea talk! Celia AceaeCelia's obsession with tea began as soon as she could sip. Motivated by her love of plants (and insatiable curiosity), Celia studied conservation and natural resource compliance at Lethbridge College in Alberta. She went on to obtain a Red Seal in horticulture from the Niagara Parks School of Horticulture, and currently works as a Tea, Herb & Sustainability Specialist at DAVIDsTEA. But we're not done yet! Celia has also completed an additional bachelor's degree of Science in Horticulture, basically proving that her love of tea and plants is no passing fancy. With an encyclopedic knowledge of plants and their various impacts on individuals as well as the planet, Celia has committed most of her time to the proliferation of tea and plant knowledge. As a trained Tea Sommelier, she brings joy to those around her by sharing a cup of tea with anyone and everyone, at any time. Fun fact: she lived in Japan for three months studying matcha production and the Japanese tea ceremony, so quiz her, she loves it!

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S2 E13- Deep Dive Into Tea Pairings w/ Kevin Gascoyne of Camellia Sinensis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 48:41

Want to learn how to pair teas and impress your guests next time you invite them over? Well, let Kevin Gascoyne give you the rundown on all things tea pairings! Today's episode is brought to you by our Garden to Cup Collection Kevin Gascoyne: about the guestTea has been running through Kevin's veins since he was a kid. Born in Yorkshire in the North of England, his interest in tea grew in his teen years after backpacking through the Himalayas, where he first tasted fresh leaf tea straight from the source. A true lifelong obsession was born! He started writing about Darjeeling tea and buying small amounts of rare tea to re-sell, mostly to fund his own passion for tea. He registered his first company, “Kyela Teas” in the early 1990s and then met Hugo, François and Jasmin in their quirky teahouse. Their mutual interest in all things tea fuelled a strong friendship and they merged their two companies in 2004. The Camellia Sinensis Tea House was born. When he's not busy on his quest for Darjeeling's finest leaf, you can find Kevin giving lectures on tea all over the world and is involved in many projects dealing with consulting, publication and trade development. And, of course, he still does what he does best—drinks tons of tea! To learn more about the Camellia Sinensis teahouse click hereFor a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com

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Halfisode - Steeping with the Enemy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2022 23:38

Toks and El Hubbo answer your questions. Today we tackle road rage, dating apps and wether or not Toks is ok. As per usual, we squabble. Bonus: this time El Hubbo stay awake. Thanks for writing in! Send any and all stories, questions and comments to T42PodChat@gmail.com. Find Toks: https://www.instagram.com/ToksOlagundoye https://twitter.com/ToksOlagundoye https://www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye/ Get/send a personal message (or join Toks's fan club on Cameo for exclusive content): https://www.cameo.com/toksolagundoye Get extra content and merch from by supporting the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Toksolagundoye If you are enjoying the podcast enough to give it five stars (and a review, if you have time) we would truly appreciate it. The more ratings and reviews we have the more likely we are to pop up in any searches that people do when they're looking for something new to listen to! If you have a question, comment or story get in touch and we will answer/ read it on the podcast: T42PodChat@gmail.com Life is hard, you're doing your best and are not alone. If you are looking for counseling or want to reach out for any kind of support please try one of the following resources: Psychology Today therapist finder: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists • Talk Space: talkspace.com • Better Help: betterhelp.com • Or call one of these numbers to talk to someone about how you are feeling or to ask them to recommend resources: Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence hotline: Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 (24/7) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7) LGBTQ suicide hotline: The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (24/7) National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237 (Mon-Thur 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST)) Crisis Text Line for everyone: Text SUPPORT to 741-741 24/7 help is available. National Alliance onMental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 (Mon- Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Sexual Assault Hotline: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673 (RAINN offers 24/7 help) Veterans Crisis Line Veterans Association: 1-800-273-8255 Visit www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html for local phone numbers specific to your location.

S2 E12- Mini Episode: Pu'Erh Tea, An Enduring Love Story

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2022 29:38

Kelly joins us this week as we attempt to unravel the mystery behind tea drinkers' longstanding love for Pu'erh, one of the most ancient tea types.For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here. about the guest: Kelly MillerKelly Miller has been tea-obsessed for nearly a decade. What is the source of her obsession, you ask? It all started when Kelly visited a DAVIDsTEA store for the first time to buy a gift for a friend. Intrigued by our Birthday Cake tea, she gave it a quick sip. And just like that, Kelly, the tea sommelier, was born. THAC (Tea and Herbal Association of Canada) Certified, Kelly currently works as the Research & Development Lead at the DAVIDsTEA headquarters. Her generous and exploratory nature makes her an indispensable member of the team as she continuously pushes for new flavour innovations. Since her first introduction to the world of tea, she has tried over 10,000 teas AND her personal collection exceeds 1,500 unique teas and blends! Please give it up for Kelly, everyone!

S2 E11- Creating Positive Change In The Tea Industry w/ The Ethical Tea Partnership

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 60:56

We sat down with Jenny, Executive Director at the ETP, to get a better understanding of how our industry is working together to create a fairer and more sustainable tea industry for workers, farmers and the environment.Today's Episode is brought to you by Silk Dragon Jasmine (Organic) Jenny Costelloe: about the guestJenny leads the Ethical Tea Partnership's (ETP) global team to drive long-term, systemic change across three areas in tea: economics, equality and environment. She's passionate about mobilising ETP's global team to develop programs, run pilots and influence policies, and create transformative change across tea supply chains to achieve ETP's vision of a thriving, socially just and environmentally sustainable tea sector. In 2016, Jenny was appointed Ambassador for the World Economic Forum's “New Vision for Agriculture” after her role as Director of Country Partnerships at Grow Asia (a World Economic Forum focused on sustainable agriculture in ASEAN). To call Jenny's accomplishments impressive is an understatement. DAVIDsTEA is looking forward to joining key players in the industry, like Jenny, at the leading tea sustainability conference in June 2022 with the Ethical Tea Partnership and IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative. This event will explore the sector's most significant and challenging issues and will investigate learnings to improve the sustainability of tea now and in the future. To learn more about ETP click here ETP is hosting TEAM UP 2022 and there is still time to join! They are looking forward to joining some of the key players in the tea sector at the leading tea sustainability conference with the Ethical Tea Partnership and IDH - The Sustainable Trade Initiative on 21 June 2022 in London: TEAM UP 2022: Sustainability Solutions. The event will explore the sector's most significant and challenging issues and will look at learnings to go forward to improve the sustainability of tea now and for the future. They'll be joined by Oxfam GB CEO, Danny Sriskandarajah, CEO of the Kenya Tea Development Agency Foundation Sudi Biko Matara, CEO of Rwanda's National Agricultural Export Development Board, Claude Bizimana, the Managing Director of Taylors of Harrogate Andy Brown, CEO of ekaterra John Davison, Unilever's Senior Social Sustainability ManagerWinfridah Moraa Nyakwara, Dr Paula Hamilton, Head of Collective Action Ethical Trading Initiative and many more! There is still time to join them for this one day event, either virtually or in person at RIBA, Central London: https://bit.ly/38q4gpEFor a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com

S2 E10- Mini Episode: Sustainability at DAVIDsTEA

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Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 27:54

We acknowledge that there is no DAVIDsTEA without a healthy planet. So, who better to define what that means to us than Nadia, our Director of Tea Sustainability & Content?For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo see what we are doing to promote a sustainable future click here. To shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here. About the Guest: Nadia De La VegaNadia De La Vega's tea journey has been anything but linear. Growing up in Mexico, tea was not a common beverage... but luckily for Nadia, her mother would brew loose leaf black tea every morning. She completed her science degree in Montreal, where her love for food pairing and recipe development came to be. Joining the DAVIDsTEA team in 2012 (and we are SO glad she did!), she put her superpowers to use to help develop tea-based recipes. As the Director of Tea Sustainability and Content at DAVIDsTEA, Nadia and her team primarily oversee sustainability initiatives and tea knowledge across the brand while ensuring all tea information is authentic, fun and relatable. You can normally find her drinking a cup of Orange Pekoe or Organic Jasmine Black Pearls, while working on impact initiatives and indulging in some serious tea talk!

S2 E9- How to Introduce Tea to Non-Tea Drinkers w/ Carolina Levy of Soy Te

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Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 45:53

Carolina Levy, owner of tea company Soy Té, shares insight from her personal experience of bringing tea to Mexico.Today's Episode is brought to you by Cherry BlossomCarolina Levy: about the guestSay hola to Carolina Levy, our first international guest! She started her tea company, Soy Té, 10 years ago after travelling to rural Mexico for work. She was inspired to source local ingredients in an effort to reduce food waste, and to broaden cultural appreciation for tea and herbs in her home country of Mexico. Carolina explores tea through rituals and tools such as Gong Fu Cha and tea pets, and uses sensations and emotional cues to educate and interest people in more traditional tea culture. Her secret to connecting with others through tea? Making it accessible! Through TikTok, leading online tea-tasting sessions, and simply sharing conversation over a cup of tea, Carolina invites people to try new things or to experience familiar flavours in different ways. From cold brew to frappes and flavoured tea lattes, Carolina's enthusiasm for all things tea (and beyond!) was the inspo behind the name of her company, Soy Té, which translates to "I am tea" in Spanish. How fitting!To learn more about Soy Té click here For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.com

S2 E8- Mini Episode: How to Make Iced Tea, Lattes & Tea Pops

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Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2022 24:20

Want to sip outside the box? This episode's for you! We're exploring all the different ways to make a cup with Freedom, our Social Media Lead and resident rule-breaker. For a complete transcript of this episode visit davidstea.comTo shop our website and discover your next favourite tea click here. About the Guest: Freedom TaylorMeet Freedom! He first joined the DAVIDsTEA team back in 2011 with our Spring Collection starring a ton of seriously stellar hits like Goji Pop, Movie Night and Lime Gelato. If you happened to shop in our retail stores between 2011 and 2018, chances are you browsed displays designed by yours truly. This delightful human bleeds teal and can often be found drinking a huge mason jar of iced tea while writing jokes for DAVIDsTEA's social media accounts (that's his new gig and he like totally digs it). Obsessed with mixing teas together, nostalgic flavours, colourful iced teapops and experimenting with layered lattes, Free (FYI we call him Free because well, he embodies it oh so well) proves that tea rules are meant to be… adapted? PS. Freedom and the term “fun steeper” are pretty much synonymous because he's actual living proof that it's okay to think outside the cup. In fact, here at DAVIDsTEA, we encourage it.

Halfisode 41.5. Steeping with the Enemy

The Living Waters Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2022 34:54

Today Toks and El Hubbo answer questions about their dating and engagement journeys, if El Hubbo often grabs her butt, the show's music and why Toks stopped posting Arcane art. This all leads to bad bye and chit chat about Toks's experience with joining TikTok this week. Also, there is bickering. As usual. Find Toks: https://www.instagram.com/ToksOlagundoye https://twitter.com/ToksOlagundoye https://www.facebook.com/ToksOlagundoye/ Get/send a personal message (or join Toks's fan club on Cameo for exclusive content): https://www.cameo.com/toksolagundoye Get extra content and merch from by supporting the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Toksolagundoye If you are enjoying the podcast enough to give it five stars (and a review, if you have time) we would truly appreciate it. The more ratings and reviews we have the more likely we are to pop up in any searches that people do when they're looking for something new to listen to! If you have a question, comment or story get in touch and we will answer/ read it on the podcast: T42PodChat@gmail.com Life is hard, you're doing your best and are not alone. If you are looking for counseling or want to reach out for any kind of support please try one of the following resources: Psychology Today therapist finder: www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists • Talk Space: talkspace.com • Better Help: betterhelp.com • Or call one of these numbers to talk to someone about how you are feeling or to ask them to recommend resources: Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence hotline: Love Is Respect: 1-866-331-9474 (24/7) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (24/7) LGBTQ suicide hotline: The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386 (24/7) National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237 (Mon-Thur 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Fri 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (EST)) Crisis Text Line for everyone: Text SUPPORT to 741-741 24/7 help is available. National Alliance onMental Illness: 1-800-950-6264 (Mon- Fri 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.) Sexual Assault Hotline: Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673 (RAINN offers 24/7 help) Veterans Crisis Line Veterans Association: 1-800-273-8255 Visit www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html for local phone numbers specific to your location.

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Ep. 46 - How to Tame Anger

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 45:43

The topic for today's conversation is focused on anger, an emotion which can have massive repercussions. Anger itself is not sin, as God himself feels wrath. Anger which is not sinful is the kind of anger born out of love. Sinful anger, however, comes from idolatry and false loves. Along those lines, anger and bitterness are two signs of being focused on oneself and not trusting God's sovereignty in life. Ephesians 4:26-17 says, “Be angry and do not sin.” Righteous anger serves and protects and gets angry at sins and injustices. Unrighteous anger is inward and self-serving to our desires. Anger only reveals what is already boiling inside of you. It is not enough to just subdue anger, we have to kill our idols and recognize we don't deserve authority and power. If we walk in the spirit, we won;t fulfill the lust of the flesh. Proverbs 22:24 says, “Make no friendship with an angry man and with a furious man, do not go, lest you learn his ways and set a snare for your soul.” Humans unconsciously imitate the things we observe, thus we as Christians have to be careful about the people we surround ourselves with and the media we consume. We are created to be reflectors, and when we aren't reflecting God we are reflecting other things. Scripture promotes the idea of self control rather than anger. Shifting the discussion to the things which are righteous to be angry over, the guys discuss righteous indignation towards evilness and sin. If we are really being selfless and not self seeking, we will realize that when someone sins it is against God and is hurting themselves and hurting others. Thus our anger is for the sake of God's glory, the person's well being and the well being of others. The guys offer advice for someone who considers themselves an angry person. Steeping ourselves in the love of God and Jesus, and knowing that love is unprovoked allows us to walk in the spirit. We must also view our actions from an eternal perspective rather than a temporal one, and always be assessing our hearts and realize the motivation behind our feelings. Thanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Links:Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

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Halfisode 37.5. Steeping with the Enemy