Podcasts about stretched

Consumer confidence is down in the dumps. We got lots of retail earnings reports this week, and they hinted at the continued K-shape of our economy, where wealthier consumers spend and buoy retailers while lower-income consumers scale back. What does this mean for retailers like Dollar General, Kohl's, Walmart, and Amazon? Then, we'll recap escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada and how they could hit the automotive industry particularly hard.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Consumer confidence is down in the dumps. We got lots of retail earnings reports this week, and they hinted at the continued K-shape of our economy, where wealthier consumers spend and buoy retailers while lower-income consumers scale back. What does this mean for retailers like Dollar General, Kohl's, Walmart, and Amazon? Then, we'll recap escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada and how they could hit the automotive industry particularly hard.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

At the western edge of the Marina District, there's another sound unique to San Francisco. Stretched out on a point in the water, you'll find the Wave Organ: a public place that's one part sculpture, and one part instrument. In this story from our archives, reporters Ashleyanne Krigbaum & Maya De Paula Hanika had a private lesson with the artist behind the sculpture on how the organ creates its eerie tones.

Opening Exercise: The audio will lead you through a series of moves from the beginning of a game. At a certain point, one player will make a mistake and it'll be your job to find the move to punish it. To learn more about Don't Move Until You See It and get the free 5-day Conceptualizing Chess Series, head over to https://dontmoveuntilyousee.it/conceptualization PGN for today's exercise: b3 e5 2. Bb2 Nc6 3. e3 d5 4. Ne2 Nf6 5. Ng3 Bg4 6. Be2 Bxe2 7. Qxe2 Qd7 8. d4 Bb4+ 9. c3 O-O-O * Answer at the end of the episode.

When it opens in December, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will be the largest in the world. Stretched over a 10-lane freeway, it is meant to save the California Mountain Lion population, which has become fragmented by the highway. It could also serve as a model for other projects, as crossings of this kind have often been viewed as too large to be effective. So, will the crossing work? We examine the construction and the existing scientific data to find out.

When it opens in December, the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will be the largest in the world. Stretched over a ten-lane freeway, it is meant to save the California Mountain Lion population, and to help numerous other species in the area whose habitat has become fragmented by the road. It could also serve as a model for similar sites around the world, as in the past, highways of a certain size have been viewed as too big to host wildlife crossing. But, will the project work? We take a look at what is needed to build a crossing of this size, whether crossings really address the root of the problem, and what the existing scientific literature says about how effective wildlife crossings can be.

A union for St John ambulance workers says the record numbers of calls to the service in the last week is making an already stressful job harder. St John activated its major incident response over the weekend after receiving more than 2500 calls on Saturday, the most it has ever received in a single day. In the last week the ambulance service had just over 16,000 calls, breaking the record set just a week earlier. Rachel Graham reports.

Tian Yang, head of research at Variant Perception and portfolio manager of the VPX ETF, explains how investors can use adaptive leading indicators, capital cycle analysis and behavioral signals to navigate a market shaped by AI spending, inflation and government intervention. He breaks down why the macro backdrop remains risk-on, what would signal a true market top, why a Federal Reserve rate hike may still be unlikely and how AI could reshape profits, jobs and portfolio construction.Variant Perceptionhttps://www.variantperception.com/Variant Perception Cycle Aware US Equity ETFhttps://etf.variantperception.com/Topics coveredHow first-principles thinking separates causal signals from noisy dataWhy static recession indicators and consumer sentiment have become less reliableHow Variant Perception combines growth, inflation, policy and liquidity into a Macro Risk IndicatorWhy AI capital spending and low savings rates are supporting economic resilienceHow AI profits could broaden from hardware bottlenecks to adopters and complementary assetsWhy the sovereign technology race may extend the AI investment cycleWhat savings rates, liquidity, leverage and cash settlement reveal about recessions and market topsHow potential SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI supply could affect public equity marketsWhat capital cycle and crowding signals say about semiconductors and hyperscalersWhy headline inflation may stay high without creating persistent core inflationHow the K-shaped consumer, labor market and Federal Reserve reform shape the policy outlookHow AI could widen economic inequality, compress wages and change investment researchHow the VPX ETF uses adaptive sector tilts, stock selection and active riskTimestamps00:00 First principles, causal data and leading indicators04:48 Why traditional recession indicators stopped working09:00 Building the Macro Risk Indicator13:02 How AI CapEx is keeping the economy resilient17:18 Is the AI boom different from past bubbles?21:32 Why rising savings rates often precede recessions26:11 Why the market-top warning is amber, not red30:58 Are semiconductors still cyclical?36:22 Why an oil shock may not force the Fed to hike42:12 How Kevin Warsh could reform the Federal Reserve46:50 The increasingly bifurcated economy51:11 How AI is changing investment research55:38 Active risk, playing the game and avoiding forced errorsLearn more about the Excess Returns podcast network:https://excessreturns.coNo information discussed in this podcast should be construed as investment advice. Securities discussed may be held by the hosts and guests, their firms or their clients.

Jul 12th - Stretched By Grace, with Rev. Dr. Steven Koski. Series: More Than You Think: Discovering the Parables of Jesus A Spacious Christianity, First Presbyterian Church of Bend, Oregon. Scripture: Matthew 20.1-16.Ever feel like life just isn't fair, or like you're always picked last or overlooked? This week we're talking about a different kind of world, where worth is not something you earn and everyone gets enough, including you. A world where grace, not scorekeeping, has the final word.You're invited to explore that with us this Sunday, online or in person at First Presbyterian Church in Bend. Come as you are, bring your questions, and sit with a community that's learning how to see and care for one another.Join us each Sunday, 10AM at bendfp.org, or 11AM KTVZ-CW Channel 612/12 in Bend. Subscribe/Follow, and click the bell for alerts.At First Presbyterian, you will meet people at many different places theologically and spiritually. And we love it that way. We want to be a place where our diversity brings us together and where conversation takes us all deeper in our understanding of God.We call this kind of faith “Spacious Christianity.” We don't ask anyone to sign creeds or statements of belief. The life of faith is about a way of being in the world and a faith that shows itself in love.Thank you for your support of the mission of the First Presbyterian Church of Bend. Visit https://bendfp.org/giving/ for more information.Keywords:Parable, spiritual path, imagination, God's generosity, daily wage, landowner, workers, merit-based system, national policies, immigration, grace, belonging, hope, undeserved gifts, extravagant generosity., presbyterian, church, online worship, bend, oregonFeaturing:Rev. Dr. Steven Koski, Rev. Sharon Edwards, Becca Ellis, Brave of Heart, GuestsSupport the show

July 12, 2026 - Sermon from Reign City Church by Steve Kim

Paul Axton preaches: This sermon brings together Paul's picture of creation ex-nihilo and resurrection as the thought behind his notion of epektasis or being stretched out, in the sense of going beyond the self, as further developed by William Desmond in conjunction with John Scotus Eriugena.   (Register for the course, Metaxology, taught by William Desmond, which will cover the philosophy and theology of William Desmond as it applies to ethics, aesthetics, peace, and the Christian life. The course will run from 2026/6/20–2026/9/19. Sign up here: https://pbi.forgingploughshares.org/offerings) If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to support our work. Become a Patron!

In today's episode, Christie Thomas is back to talk about the quiet strength of gentleness and why it matters so deeply in our homes. Christie shares how gentleness is not weakness or passivity, but strength held under control for the good of others. We discuss parenting through the fruit of the Spirit, responding instead of reacting, and how our kids learn about the character of Jesus through the way we handle frustration, conflict, and mistakes. We also talk honestly about the exhaustion of parenting, spiritual dry seasons, postpartum anxiety, worship as prayer, and simple ways to stay connected to God when you feel overwhelmed. This conversation is full of practical encouragement for parents who want to build homes marked by patience, safety, grace, and the gentleness of Christ.(00:00) Introduction to Christie Thomas and Her Journey(03:10) Understanding Gentleness: A Deeper Meaning(06:04) Gentleness in Parenting: Balancing Authority and Compassion(08:51) The Role of the Holy Spirit in Cultivating Gentleness(12:09) Discipling Our Children Through Our Actions(14:50) Practical Steps to Grow in Gentleness(18:05) The Impact of Gentleness on Family Dynamics(21:02) Resources for Growing in Gentleness(24:03) Conclusion and Final ThoughtsResources MentionedEveryday Prayers for Gentleness bookLittle Shoots Deep RootsInstagramPrefer video? Find this and other episodes on YouTube!The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of the Vice Chancellor's Hour, we walk with Jesus into the Garden of Gethsemane as He faces the full weight of His coming suffering. Fully God yet fully human, Jesus is stretched to His emotional and spiritual limits — distressed, sorrowful to the point of death — yet He responds with raw honesty and perfect submission. Discover how Jesus models faithful, honest, and surrendered prayer even in His darkest hour, and what this means for us when we face our own distress and trials.  A deeply encouraging episode that will strengthen your faith and reshape how you pray in difficult seasons.

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There is no such thing as growing up without growing pains. Everyone who survived adolescence can remember those strange times as the body lengthens that there were occasional times of physical discomfort. The same is true in our spiritual growth: our God allows our sense of being stretched beyond our comfort. Psalm 30 walks us through one believer's roller coaster ride of the ups and downs of his circumstantial and emotional stretching season. He knows God is good, trustworthy, and faithful…but he is also aware that what he is going through in life feels overwhelming. We are allowed to go on his journey with him and recognize that we also have been stretched by God at times. In the end, if we remain anchored in Him, we find our shout of praise and victory.

There is no such thing as growing up without growing pains. Everyone who survived adolescence can remember those strange times as the body lengthens that there were occasional times of physical discomfort. The same is true in our spiritual growth: our God allows our sense of being stretched beyond our comfort. Psalm 30 walks us through one believer's roller coaster ride of the ups and downs of his circumstantial and emotional stretching season. He knows God is good, trustworthy, and faithful…but he is also aware that what he is going through in life feels overwhelming. We are allowed to go on his journey with him and recognize that we also have been stretched by God at times. In the end, if we remain anchored in Him, we find our shout of praise and victory.

Strong Earnings Continue to Support the Market Markets continue to navigate a range of macroeconomic concerns, including rising gas prices and ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East. Investors are also closely watching the Federal Reserve, as higher yields and interest rates remain a key topic of discussion. Despite these external pressures, one area of the economy continues to stand out: the strength of corporate America. First-quarter earnings season has delivered exceptionally strong results for companies within the S&P 500 Index. As of May 8, 84% of companies had reported earnings above analyst estimates, well above the five-year average of 78%. The breadth of this strength has also been impressive, with seven of the index's eleven sectors posting year-over-year earnings growth rates of at least 10%. Revenue growth has been equally encouraging. The S&P 500 recorded blended revenue growth of 11.3% in the first quarter, marking the 22nd consecutive quarter of revenue expansion. This sustained growth reinforces the argument that corporate fundamentals remain healthy, even amid broader economic uncertainty. As investors continue to debate whether equity markets are overpriced, current earnings and revenue trends suggest that many valuations may be more justified than critics expected at the start of the year. Corporations have largely met or exceeded expectations, providing strong support for market performance. Why Valuations May Not Be as Stretched as They Appear One of the most common concerns among investors today is whether markets have become too expensive. Questions surrounding a potential artificial intelligence bubble and elevated valuations continue to dominate conversations. While valuations in certain areas of the market may appear stretched on the surface, earnings growth is telling a more nuanced story. A key factor often overlooked is the relationship between stock prices and earnings growth. While market prices have risen, earnings expectations have risen even faster. Current estimates for next 12-month earnings per share have increased by approximately 13%, while the broader market has advanced roughly 8% over the same period. This dynamic has led to what is known as “multiple compression.” In simple terms, even though stock prices are rising, companies are becoming relatively less expensive because earnings growth is outpacing price appreciation. This is the opposite of “multiple expansion,” where prices rise faster than earnings and valuations become increasingly stretched. The result is a market that may actually be cheaper today than it was earlier in the year, despite higher index levels. Strong earnings growth has effectively helped valuations normalize, as prices continue working to catch up with improving corporate fundamentals. Greg Powell, CIMA® President and CEO Wealth Consultant Email Greg Powell here Bobby Norman, CFP®, AIF®, CEPA® Managing Director Wealth Consultant Email Bobby Norman here Trey Booth, CFA®, AIF® Chief Investment Officer Wealth Consultant Email Trey Booth here Ty Miller, AIF® Vice President Wealth Consultant Email Ty Miller here Fi Plan Partners is an independent investment firm in Birmingham, AL, with a team of professionals serving clients across the nation through financial planning, wealth management and business consulting. The team at Fi Plan Partners creates strategies in the best interest of their clients using fee based investing. The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. All performance referenced is historical and is no guarantee of future results. All indices are unmanaged and may not be invested into directly. Economic forecasts set forth in this presentation may not develop as predicted. No strategy can ensure success or protect against a loss. Stock investing involves risk including potential loss of principal. Securities and advisory services offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor.The post Earnings Bonanza first appeared on Fi Plan Partners.

Overextended? Pressured? Stretched thin? Overwhelmed? Emotionally exhausted? Feeling guilty for saying no?Many working moms and visionaries experience the above when they do everything for everyone except for being in alignment with their Vision. In this episode, Latika Vines speaks directly to high-capacity working moms and visionaries who are tired of carrying everything while trying to stay faithful to the vision God placed inside of them. Latika shares how bold faith is not just about saying “yes” to God, but also saying “no” to what drains your peace, steals your focus, and pulls you away from alignment.Key Empowering Moments: Say No without the Justification Setting Healthy Boundaries at Work, Home, and LifeCommunicating Boundaries without GuiltWhether you're leading at work, building a vision, raising a family, or trying to do all three at once, this episode will empower you to lead from alignment instead of exhaustion.Empowering Resources: Empowering Resources: Vision Alignment Intensive Small Group Session⁠VISION Alignment & Activation Report⁠⁠⁠Vision & Strategy Alignment Call⁠⁠

Semiconductor stocks like TSMC (TSM), Micron (MU), and Intel (INTC) are surging, but Morningstar's Philip Straehl warns the trade looks overextended. He favors rotating into hyperscalers such as Microsoft (MSFT), Amazon (AMZN), and Alphabet (GOOGL) for more durable A.I. monetization. Straehl also sees value in beaten-down software, payments, and broader industrials as investors look beyond the crowded chip trade.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

What if everything you have been taught about love — and about how to create the life you want — is missing the most important part? The Creator does not mince words in this episode. Love uses zero control. Balance cannot exist when you are operating from want or need. And the life you are trying to build from the outside in will never hold — because you cannot create your future from a position of lack. This is Part 130 of The Story of Creation, a live recording of Michelle Vickers in direct conscious communication with The Creator, Gaia and Universal Beings, recorded in front of a live audience. No script. No preparation. Pure universal truth as it happens. And in this episode something extraordinary happens. Gaia arrives. The living energy of earth herself shares what it costs her to hold the original intention for existence while supporting what existence has become. Stretched between two completely opposite states, she explains what balance really means — for her, for humanity, and for you personally. The Creator, Gaia and the Universal Beings reveal why ancient humans and ancient trees could not survive in the world we have created and what that tells us about how far we have drifted from our original design. They explain the difference between internal and external magnetic charge and why this single distinction is the finest bullshit detector in existence. They share what love actually is — zero control, zero protection, zero management of another person's journey. They are honest about why The Creator is not love and rainbows, what wisdom really is, and why experience matters more than knowledge. And they show how to let your internal charge lead again, starting today. This is not what you have been told. And once you feel the truth of it, you will not be able to unfeel it. Recorded in front of a live audience with The Authentic Human Collective, a private global community meeting weekly to explore universal truth together. The Authentic Human Podcast | The Story of Creation | EP206 | Part 130 1:55 Gaia speaks — what humanity's choices have cost the earth and what she is holding together for us 10:03 You cannot replace a deficit with a want — what balance feels like when you stop trying to fill the gap 12:58 Internal charge vs external charge — the finest bullshit detector in existence 15:45 Love uses zero control — what The Creator says love actually is 19:19 What The Creator actually says to Michelle — real, direct and wise 31:32 Why technology will never be the future of human existence 35:33 How to start coming back into balance today — let the internal charge lead

5-10-26 Sermon by Chad Overholt./Part 21 of our Made For More series./Worship songs from this service:/Set A Fire/Rest On Us/Oceans/What A God/Make Room/Like what you hear? Join us this Sunday at 8:45am or 10:45am  @ 6979 West Oak Highway, Westminster, SC. --- Come a few minutes early and grab some free coffee and snacks - we'd love to have you!  ---You can also find all of our sermons on our website: www.lifelinecc.com/podcast

Vicky is back with Kev, for an epic episode filled with conspiracy, a zombie drug, a high profile kidnapping, a very public stabbing, a witchy festival and a smelly lady Lobotomy. We totally lost Kev at the end...he took a drink at the completely wrong moment!! Enjoy! Vic and Kev xxx▶︎ Support us on Patreon for bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/ThePaddedCellPodcast▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.co.uk▶︎ www.thepaddedcellpodcast.store Watch  the podcast on YouTube:▶︎ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@ThePaddedCellPodcastFollow The Padded Cell for more:▶︎ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551425184285▶︎ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepaddedcell_podcast/?hl=en-gb▶︎ TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepaddedcellpodcastRecorded and Produced by Vicky at The Padded Cell StudiosEp 1 - 120 recorded at: ▶︎ Web - http://www.liverpoolpodcaststudios.com

This episode is a recording of the very first Purpose Circle: a small, live conversation I'm hosting (planning quarterly) for entrepreneurs who want to circle deeper into the patterns shaping how we run our businesses. We jumped right in with introductions and a "yes I regret" round, then explored why saying yes is often how we build a business in the early days... and how those same yeses can quietly start costing us more than they give back over time. Most entrepreneurs don't notice the shift. Or they feel it — the heaviness, the resentment, the exhaustion — but don't connect it back to the yeses themselves. This is a real conversation between likeminded entrepreneurs. Pauses, kids in the background, real-time thinking. That's the point! Timestamps: 0:00 — Intros + a "yes I regret" round 14:30 — The Frazzled → Focused continuum 20:30 — The two flavors of the cost: more (Frazzled) vs weight (Stretched) 46:40 — What's one yes sitting on your plate right now? The closing prompt I want to leave you with: notice one yes you're about to say this week. Pause for 30 seconds and ask: is this a yes I'd be choosing if I weren't on autopilot?

What does love actually look like in real life? In this sermon from 1 Peter, love is not described as a feeling, but as a posture. Something lived out in the body. Something that stretches us beyond instinct, comfort, and convenience. Drawing from the early church, this message explores a kind of love that does not come naturally. A love that reaches toward others without shared history, obligation, or guarantee of return. A love that must be chosen again and again. This is not easy love. It is stretched-out love. Love that exposes us, costs us, and calls us to remain open even when it would be easier to withdraw. Part of the Eccentrics: Keeping It Real After Easter series.

Message from Matthew Richey on April 19, 2026

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Episode #198: What is the real cost of success? In this raw and emotional episode of In Studio with Kimberly Lovi, we dive into the truth about building a big life—the pressure, burnout, and identity shifts that no one talks about. From entrepreneurship and leadership to motherhood and personal growth, Kimberly shares a deeply personal story about what it feels like to be the one everyone relies on—and why success can feel overwhelming, lonely, and heavy behind the scenes. If you've ever felt: Overwhelmed by responsibility Stretched too thin Unsure if you're ready for the life you're building This episode will remind you: You're not breaking down—you're breaking open. In This Episode, We Cover: The hidden pressure behind success and leadership Motherhood, responsibility, and emotional overload The moment everything feels like "too much" Why no one is coming to save you—and why that's powerful The mindset shift that changes everything How to make hard decisions when you feel overwhelmed Why discomfort is actually a sign of expansion The identity shift required to build a big life Chapters: 00:00 The Heavy Truth of Success 08:28 Navigating Life's Pressures 16:54 Building Resilience and Leadership 21:12 The Emotional Cost of Success Follow Kimberly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlylovi/ Subscribe & Watch on YouTube Here

On this award winning podcast we talk about the parts of life stretching us to our limits, the necessary growth and the marks left behind. Stretch marks don't just happen on your body - they happen throughout your life (especially in this insane world). This week I'm joined by Caitlín Kirrane @mrscaitlinkirrane, to talk about the stretch of holding on to the vision of building their family home in the West of Ireland while living as a family of 4 kids, 2 adults in a mobile home for 6 years.Beyond the house we also talk about hormonal and mental health particularly Caitlín's struggles with PMDD Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder and how as she approaches 40 those hormonal dips have become unsustainable for a healthy happy life.We talk about what PMDD feels like for her, starting hormone replacement therapy to help even out her month, her non negotiables, boundaries and approach to life. You can find me on instagram @sinead.omoore and @stretchmarkspodcastProduced by the brand storyFor brand collaborations and sponsorship please email stretchmarkspod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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By Mary Lindow   I welcome you to today's podcast and look forward to sharing this message with you!  I told you in my last podcast that had some things on my heart that we're concerning me as well as just observing some of the trajectory of things going on, I guess we could call it “largely in the Body of Christ”, as well as the Lord allowing exposures and allowing things to be brought to light when others choose to not fear and revere the Lord.  When they have no real understanding of how long he gives us before we are allowed to have that brought to light.   In Ecclesiastes 8:5-6 it says, (This is the key scripture I'm using to address part of this message.) “Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a man's misery weighs heavily upon him.”   BEING TESTED, STRETCHED, AND RESTRAINED. It's in all of our lives as believers, we face times and settings where there is a feeling of being pulled and tested, stretched and restrained. Often, during these excruciating events, those who avoid personal character development tend to give unrestrained advice, spiritualized platitudes, and often, trumped up words of “so-called” prophetic inspiration to help us not suffer so much!   As we begin to see the Lord's plan in all of this we also come to understand that if we are not first hearing His voice, His heart, His word in the matters that are straining us, nothing any man or woman says can bring the ultimate light of clarity and release!   WE HAVE WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL. We all face seasons of change that correspond much like the four seasons we observe yearly. Nothing is more surprising than to have an interruption of what we anticipate to be what is "normal" for an earthly expectation, in one of those seasons. When a sudden ice storm blows in unexpected in the late spring and encrusts the tender blooms on fruit trees and garden plants, we are devastated by the loss of not only the blooms, but also the fruit it could have produced. It appears as if there has been a cruel storm, sent to cause crop failure.   UPHEAVAL. LOSS. DISAPPOINTMENT.  For many listening to or reading this message, you feel as if you have experienced a "Crop failure", perhaps several, and just can't take one more aching disappointment.  Many hearts have passed their tender agonies on to me on paper, in emails and through the telephone.   ANGUISH HAS ITS OWN PERFUME I have also heard the whispers of the voices of darkness try to entice, with wearisome words of worry, paranoia and doubting! "Give up!" they say!  “What good is this time of shaking doing?" "What possible good can come out of believing that there is something occurring that will bring a fresh and healthy  move of God's goodness, when all seems to have stalled or strained?"   In Galatians 5:19-21 Paul lists the works of the 'flesh' (“sinful nature”).   In the middle he mentions “idolatry, sorcery” (NKJV) or “idolatry and witchcraft” (NIV).   THE CONTROL CONNECTION! This is our fallen, rebellious, sinful nature. And if not brutally dealt with - this insidious root can deceive even the Christian believer if he of she is not transparent before God and is in humble, healthy and mature relational accountability to other members in the Body of Christ!  (Not easy to do…but healthy!) But real godly accountability must be vulnerable at all times, wise in listening to advice, and not selective about what things WE want to be accountable for or not.    “Delicatessen Accountability” is not going to bless your life,  and it will frustrate your family and friends to tears.     HUMILITY HAS NO PROBLEM EXPOSING ITSELF. It's a natural outpouring of what is in the heart of a true follower when put under the pressure of the test of exposure.   NOTICE IN THE BOOK OF ACTS THAT SOME BELIEVERS  OPENLY CONFESSED THEIR SINS TO ONE ANOTHER!   Acts 19:18 says,  “Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed their evil deeds.”   AND AGAIN IN THE BOOK OF JAMES, ALL BELIEVERS ARE URGED TO CONFESS THEIR SINS  HUMBLY TO ONE ANOTHER, AND ALLOW THEM  TO BE PRAYED FOR AND HEALED OF HIDDEN WRONGDOING!   James 5:16 says, “Therefore confess your sins to each other, and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.”     So! What's The Definition of ACCOUNTABILITY?  Accountability - noun responsibility."  Liability, answerability :  the quality or state of being accountable;  especially,  an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions   THIS NATURE OF THE FLESH OFTEN MANIFESTS ITSELF,  EVEN IN INFANCY, IN EFFORTS TO CONTROL OTHER PEOPLE!  We feel secure if we can control others. Then they do not threaten us!  They do what WE want!     GOD, ON THE OTHER HAND… …NEVER SEEKS TO CONTROL US. He respects the free will He has given to each of us, although He does hold us responsible for how we use that freedom.   THERE ARE THREE WAYS THE DESIRE TO CONTROL OTHERS EXPRESSES ITSELF:   ☑ MANIPULATION ☑ INTIMIDATION ☑ DOMINATION   THE GOAL IS DOMINATION! People who recognize that they are weaker than those they seek to control, tend to manipulate. Those who feel stronger tend to intimidate.  But the end purpose is the same:  TO DOMINATE -  meaning…. … To control others and get them to do what we want.   MANY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS PORTRAY THIS. Husbands intimidate their wives by fits of rage or actual violence. Wives manipulate their husbands by tears and hurt feelings, and often making them feel guilty for their shortcomings.  Parents frequently intimidate or manipulate their children.  But, alternatively, children can become extremely good at manipulating their parents.   ONE MAIN TOOL OF MANIPULATION … … IS GUILT. Once we learn to recognize the desire to control others as an evil, manipulative force, we will see it at work in many different areas.   ONCE WE RECOGNIZE THESE DEVICES ARE  DISGUISES OF REBELLION, WE REALIZE  THAT IN OUR CONTEMPORARY AND POST MODERN CULTURE  WE ARE BEING EXPOSED CONTINUALLY TO ITS PRESSURE!      This sure gives new meaning to Paul's statement in 2 Corinthians 4:4 that says,  “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers”.  People who are in the habit of using manipulation or intimidation to control others will be taken over by a deceitful spirit masquerading itself in many cloaked forms, often shifting it's present behavior or mask, in order to influence others to THEIR  WAY way of thinking.  This is still a form of evil.  After that they will be unable to relate to anyone apart from these tactics. “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.” -Proverbs 28:13   “Then I acknowledged my sin to you,  And did not cover up my wrongdoing. I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD "- And you forgave the guilt of my sin.”  Selah. -Psalm 32:5     EVERY PERSON MUST MEET THE CONDITIONS FOR BEING SET FREE Psalm 38:18 says “I confess my wrongdoing; I am troubled by my sin.”   ON ONE SIDE, THE PERSON EXERCISING CONTROL MUST REPENT AND RENOUNCE HIS OR HER DESIRE TO CONTROL. ON THE OTHER SIDE, THE PERSON BEING CONTROLLED MUST REPENT OF SUBMITTING TO SUCH CONTROL. (This does not mean necessarily a separation from the relationship… but a healthy detaching from 'being controlled' as the relationship functions.  Fear is at work underneath this structure… fear of man…etc.)   FEAR OF MAN. What IS That? It is obvious that we must fear God rather than man. If we fear man more than God, we will displease God most of the time, because man's ways are usually opposite of God's.   THE WORD "FEAR" MEANS TO "TREMBLE". The fear of man may be evident by someone being overly fashion-conscious, needing to be noticed for their trendy appearance. Other forms of having the fear of man is being easily embarrassed (even when doing right), being quick to defend ourselves (with lies, if need be), the telling of grandiose or constant lies and deceptions to gain honor from others, by pretending to understand when we don't, by giving compliments which we don't mean, by pretending to agree when we should disagree, by avoiding giving criticisms and warnings even when necessary. AND, here's a big one. Gaslighting or planting suspicious seeds about someone else in order to appear more credible or spiritual to peers.  Oh the insidious nature of the flesh!    OBVIOUSLY, A MAN-FEARER WILL NOT ONLY DISPLEASE GOD,  BUT WILL ALSO ULTIMATELY BE CONSIDERED TOTALLY UNSTABLE AND UNTRUSTWORTHY BY OTHERS - BECAUSE HE OR SHE WILL CHANGE THEIR MIND AS SOON AS THEY FACE SOMEONE ELSE.   In other words, the "honor" that they receive is only a momentary acknowledgement for "convenience" provided by their man-pleasing deed.  ➡️ Man-fearers are "used" and then despised. ⬅️ Besides… …WHO KNOWS WHEN A "MAN-FEARER" MAY TURN AGAINST YOU, AND "SLAY" YOU, SO THEY CAN OBTAIN HONOR FROM OTHER MEN OR WOMEN?   Look at the way politicians cave in under pressure due to the fear of man and loosing face in front of the “Big MONEY OR INFLUENCER People”! EVEN if a man-fearer was loved by another, he or she is not loved, but actually his/her “pretended-self” is the "one" that is loved.   WHAT GOOD IS HAVING FEAR OF GOD AT WORK IN OUR LIVES?  PROVERBS 9: 10 says, "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom"   The word 'fear" means to "reverence". One who fears God is more concerned about what God thinks than what men think. (ACTS 4:19)  The result of this fear, this reverence is a single-minded obedience to God's Word, and a single-minded aim to glorify God!    A GOD-FEARER IS WILLING TO SUFFER SHAME AND PAIN RATHER THAN TO DISOBEY GOD. (Like Daniel and his friends did. Read DANIEL 3).     THE FEAR OF GOD IS: THE RESULT OF LOVING HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US! Fearing Him because He is constantly watching us,  and  Expecting from Him alone, all our present and eternal rewards.    Since man's ways are usually opposite to God's, there will be a continuous struggle in us whether to honor God or man.   The fear of God is pretty evident in many instances by practicing a godly carefulness regarding being "In fashion and trendy ", having a slowness to be embarrassed before men, speaking that will not only compliment but  will also warn (in a gracious and loving manner, Romans 10:18), having a quickness to defend God's honor, and a quickness to admit your own mistakes. Having a cautiousness to accept lavish and public compliments, and having a quickness to give the glory to God in a humble manner.   SOMEONE  WHO FEARS GOD IS STABLE, PREDICTABLE AND TRUSTWORTHY  He or she will simply obey God's Word and will not change their mind because of man's faces or “undertones of condescension.”   FRIENDS!  WE MUST STOP JUST "ACTING" SPIRITUAL! WE MUST "BE" SPIRITUAL. We must stop concentrating on the outside and start concentrating on the inside. Management experts say that there is no formula for success but God says: "Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them,  so that you may flourish in all that you do" (DEU. 29:9).   In the midst of these strains and attempts to distract comes a clear undeniable "Divine Tension" that pulls and stretches the heart of the humbled believer. It calls simply, firmly, and does not lack a depth of confidence and direction. This “Presence” causes a clash with all that seems to be "the way of man" and will not relent.   THE EARTH IS IN TURMOIL! It doesn't take much to understand that the earth is in upheaval, rivalry, and chaos wherever we look. There is a tangible and penetrating "tension" in the events we are seeing unfold every day.  Parallel to this explosion of pure evil and lulling to sleep of many, there is a Divine Course being laid out for those who have come to the end of themselves.     ETERNITY IS IN THE SIGHTS OF THOSE LOOKING TO A KINGDOM YET UNSEEN! The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have been preparing a bride.  This is done only through the shaping tools of heavenly choice. The chisel and hammer have been at times brutal and unflinching, yet when the soft hand of The Almighty begins to apply the oil of polishing,  He does it with His own hand as well. He makes it beautiful in His own timing, even though the “Divine Tension” seems as if it might cause us to "snap" under the pressure of His hand, smoothing away the roughness of our thoughts and soul's intentions.   Ecclesiastes 3:11 says, “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; Yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”   HEARING, REFINING,  and HEEDING These three words can be hard to listen to at times.  The King of all Glory is training those who have been thrust on the altar of fire to hear from Him as one who strains to catch the song of a bird in distant meadow. It takes the "spiritual ear" and training it to identify even the slightest note or sound, however distant, and to learn to silence the sounds and voices of distraction until the "honing in" on the sound, the glorious sound of peace, finally directs and sustains us with all that we hear. And then, having drunk deeply of the Voice of the Beloved and Divine Counselor, quickly, without the mental filing way of instructions, or the weighing of how much it might cost, we move and heed His mapping out of plans for this appointed time.   Isaiah speaks so clearly about those who desire to honor God fully and who see the world in need of the telling of the good and beautiful truth of the sacrifice that Jesus was for their redemption.     As I read this passage in closing, I would encourage you to speak it as if it was your very own words. Speak them before the Lord and own them, take them to heart and allow him to use you more beautifully and purposefully in the days ahead, more than ever before.   Isaiah 61 1 The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,Because the LORD has anointed me To preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, To proclaim freedom for the captives And release from darkness for the prisoners,   2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's favor And the day of vengeance of our God, To comfort all who mourn,   3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion To bestow on them a crown of beauty Instead of ashes, The oil of gladness Instead of mourning,  And a garment of praise Instead of a spirit of despair.   They will be called oaks of righteousness, A planting of the LORD For the display of his splendor.”   Wow! These are such beautiful words!  I just love reading the words of God and speaking them out loud.  Speaking these words to remind myself that this is the voice of the ONE who created me, the voice of the Savior who died for me, and the power of the comforter, the Holy Spirit, the advocate. The one who comes alongside to help! These are the Beloved Ones, and the ones who have loved me and they function in a unit of such glorified deity that I stand in awe that they acknowledge that I am loved and wanted and valuable enough that a life was spilled and spent, that I might have eternity!    I thank you for listening today and I ask the Holy Spirit to speak these words clearly to you and that you would ponder and let them move deeply within you in these days where there is just so much noise and so many good and “not so good” podcasts to listen to.  Sometimes  you just feel like you get hooked on listening to certain threads or certain themes, and I have found myself needing to pull back a little bit and just be quiet, just be still!   You know friends, the greatest gift to a believer is peace in the presence of God, and then rest comes from that.    I encourage you to maybe share this podcast with someone else who needs to hear it! 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In Christ, we are no longer under the Lord's hand of judgment, we are in the Lord's outstretched arms of mercy, and He will never let us go.  There is no other way to flee from the Lord than to flee to the Lord.  

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God reduces our strength when necessary, to make His power known for His glory and our good. 3 points:Faith that is Stretched Faith that is Strengthened Faith that is Successful 

God reduces our strength when necessary, to make His power known for His glory and our good. 3 points:Faith that is Stretched Faith that is Strengthened Faith that is Successful 

In this episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes of my surrender experiment and sharing the surprising limiting belief that surfaced while I was in it. I talk about how fear and anxiety can actually point us straight to the subconscious blocks running the show, and how journaling and meditation helped me realize I wasn't being thrown into the deep end — I was being gently stretched. I also share how you can use tools like Human Design or Gene Keys to spot your own growth edge.  Because real growth isn't sudden immersion… it's intentional expansion. And I truly believe there's a perfect plan unfolding for each of us, even when we can't see the full picture yet. Similar episodes to this topic:  197: How To Identify Your Limiting Beliefs 244: Stop Overthinking! Your Next Step Is Already Calling You Join The Monthly Woo Woo Wednesday Live Meetup! Let's be friends on Instagram! Join The Weekly Nudge Email List!

We finished our Stretched But Strong series talking about being Stretched in Hope!

We continue in our Stretched But Strong series learning about how God calls us to live a life of sacrifice.

This week Jeremie reminded us of the endurance needed to walk with Jesus, especially during the tough times.

I'm so glad you're here today. Since we're still in January — that season when many of us are setting fresh goals, making plans, and dreaming about what 2026 could look like — we wanted to lean into that ‘new year energy' and offer some practical support. Last week, we talked about Why Your Goals Don't Stick and how busy moms can actually achieve their goals in 2026 using SMART planning. We broke down what makes a goal achievable and how to set yourself up for success. Today, we're shifting our focus to something just as important — your mindset. Because while strategy matters, your mindset is what determines whether you end up feeling peaceful and focused… or burned out and overwhelmed. Burnout is incredibly common for moms — especially when you're juggling kids, work, home life, relationships, and the never-ending mental load that comes with managing a household. In this episode, we'll explore why mindset matters so much, and walk through a few key mindset shifts moms can make to move from survival mode to a life that feels sustainable, calm, and supportive. Quick Announcement: HURRY THE DISCOUNT CODE WILL EXPIRE I've got a special discount code to grab a personal 1:1 coaching call just for this month (January).  Use NEW2026 to book a discounted coaching call.  This is my gift to you to help you start off the year in a way that actually fits your life! To create personalized routines and systems to fit your family, so they can support you in 2026 and you can have the best year ever! If you have any questions or just want to say hi, connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.   Book a 1:1 coaching call: https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/get-your-time-back-group-coaching/ I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle Grab a coaching call with me at: https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

Pastor Matt talked about how God stretches us in obedience, not to break us but to make us stronger!

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We kicked off a new series called: Stretched But Strong. We are excited to see the way in which God stretches us through this series!

In this episode of Catholic Moms in the Middle, I'm reflecting on what it means to enter 2026 feeling stretched—but not broken. So many of us have walked through a year that stretched us mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually in ways we never would have chosen. And when you're in it, that stretching often feels like breaking. In this episode, I invite you to pause before rushing into a new year and to gently look back at 2025 not the highlight reel, but the real moments. The grief, the growth, the hidden blessings, and the quiet ways God was present even when it didn't feel like it. We'll talk about how stretching, when held in God's hands, isn't meant to weaken us, but t's meant to form us. How strength is often built in tension, surrender, and dependence on God rather than self-reliance. And how what feels like being broken open may actually be God creating more space for His grace. If you've been carrying a lot, if you're weary, or if you're stepping into this new year unsure of what comes next, this episode is for you. My prayer is that you'll leave encouraged, grounded, and reminded that you are stronger than you think—because God has been at work in the stretching. Jennie Guinn is a Catholic life coach and founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. She accompanies midlife women through divorce, grief, and major life transitions, helping them encounter God's healing and rediscover their purpose.

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Fragmentation pulls us in so many directions. We are depleted by the field of limitless possibilities when we don't know how to harness their power.I frequently see this in clients who are looking to scale. Stretched too thin, they try and tackle too many obstacles at once rather than aligning with the highest and best.Your future self path awaits… Push play to learn the six steps of how to close the timelines and focus on a singular outcome. Remember that focus isn't what we are doing… it's what we are NOT doing.Six is a perfect number. Six steps to complete anything and everything, including the six days of universal creation. These six steps are a gift from the collective consciousness. Are you willing to receive them? PS.Feeling the cosmic pull of collective energy support to help you to intimately connect with your higher self???UMBRELLA awaits…

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