Podcasts about Suffering

“ It's just incredibly hard to really resist these forces that are, you know, probably from evolution, that we adapt to our circumstances,” says psychologist Angela Duckworth, PhD. “But once you have that insight, then you realize that you do have to shape your circumstances before they shape you.” In her new book Situated, Duckworth (who wrote the #1 New York Times bestseller Grit) reveals the often hidden ways that situational elements affect us, and she maps out optimistic strategies for sometimes changing our environment and sometimes improving the situations in our lives. In our conversation, she also shares some funny and enlightening psychology findings that help explain why we can be so different across different settings, and why our expectations of ourselves are socially determined. And toward the end, she offers an alternative approach to effortfully pursuing our goals—which does not involve suffering, and which is actually more effective (go figure!). For the show notes, head to eliseloehnen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alistair Brownlee is the only triathlete to win two individual Olympic golds, winning at home in London in 2012 and in Rio in 2016. He retired at the end of 2024 after an 18-year career, in which he also won two World Titles, four European Titles and the Commonwealth Games. He also has two second-place finishes from Ironman 70.3 World Championships. This is a conversation about how he actually trained across two decades, in particular when he was at his most dominant and changed the sport: the volume, the intensity, what he would do differently, and lots more. HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY TOPICS: Second at Norseman two weeks before this recording, on what he calls zero structured sessions. What has held on, what has gone, and which part of the power duration curve goes first. The training week behind two Olympic golds: hours, sessions per sport, the swim, track and bike sessions he built the year around, and what share of it was actually done at intensity. Riding at 200 watts with a threshold north of 400, and running five minutes per kilometre when he has a 28:32 PB. Why he was that strict about it, and the two things it bought him. High intensity as the icing on the cake: why he thinks the icing contributes less than most athletes believe, and what follows from that if your cake is small. His test for whether an easy session was genuinely easy, why feeling hypoglycaemic on an easy ride tells you something, and why he will not give you a wattage or a lactate number for it. Injuries, and whether you have to take that risk to win an Olympic title. His arithmetic on what a month lost to injury really costs you, and what that means for today. What changes when you have 10 hours a week rather than 35: the one thing he would move about the intensity proportions, and the trap most age group athletes fall into. Sodium, cramp and the gap between the literature and what athletes report. Why he is not sold on sweat sodium testing, what heat training did to his own numbers, and the taurine protocol he uses in hot races. SHOWNOTES, LINKS, RESOURCES AND RELATED EPISODES: Follow Alistair on Instagram, Substack, and LinkedIn Follow truefuels on Instagram, and check out their taurine product. The shownotes for today's episode can be found here. The full podcast episode archives (including category filters) can be found here. Related episodes: Polarised training with Stephen Seiler, PhD | EP#177 World Champions keep things simple: training masterclass with Joel Filliol | EP#172 The “Best Practices” We Stand By That the Research Does Not Support Nutrition and hydration data from Kona and 70.3 Worlds with Andy Blow | EP#365 Running, Peaking, and Suffering with Olympic gold-medal coach Malcolm Brown | EP#96 Studies discussed: The effect of 8-day oral taurine supplementation on thermoregulation during low-intensity exercise at fixed heat production in hot conditions of incremental humidity - Peel et al. 2024 Acute taurine supplementation enhances thermoregulation and endurance cycling performance in the heat - Page et al. 2019 SPONSORS: Precision Fuel & Hydration produce our favourite gels, sports drinks, and electrolyte and carbohydrate products here at That Triathlon Show and Scientific Triathlon. Use the free Fuel & Hydration Planner to get a personalised plan for your carbohydrate, sodium and fluid intake in your next event, and get 15% off your first 2026 order by using the code TTS2026 at checkout. Rouvy is hands down the most complete indoor cycling platform for triathletes. Among their thousands of beautiful bike courses from all around the world, all filmed in stunning quality, they have over 75 IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 race courses plus 20+ Challenge Family courses, so you can pre-ride your race from home. Real gradients, real visuals, and real feel! Head to rouvy.com and use the code TTS to get your first month free on top of a 7-day free trial. Effortless Swimming produce the best swim goggles for triathletes and open water swimmers. Their NanoClear anti-fog lenses give you clear, fog-free vision that lasts and doesn't wear off. Don't let foggy or leaky goggles ruin another swim. 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How do you choose to navigate troubles and suffering? Do you choose to wallow in them? Do you try to find a solution as quickly as possible? In this episode, Amy talks about how the world chooses to frame mental health and suffering, and what God's Word tells us about navigating suffering and where our hope should be anchored.References:Psalm 18:6; Psalm 107:13; Psalm 145:18-19; Psalm 142:1-5; Ephesians 4:31; James 3:14-16; Romans 5:3-5; Isaiah 43:2; James 1:12-14; Hebrews 4:16; Colossians 3:2Resources:Athey Creek Church - Pastoral Care Phone #: 971.250.1113Elisabeth Elliot, Suffering Is Never for Nothing

Can you trust God in the middle of your suffering? If life is more than you can handle right now, don’t miss this edition of Chris Fabry Live. Author and speaker, Nicole Jacobsmeyer has seen her share of health struggles, depression, and rejection. And she says, from experience on her North Carolina farm, that in the pain of your life, something good will grow. Don’t miss the encouragement for your soul. Featured Resource:Something Good Will Grow: Finding God's Heart in the Soil of Suffering by Nicole Jacobsmeyer September thank you gift:Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch Chris Fabry Live is listener-supported. To support the program, click here.Become a Back Fence Partner: https://moodyradio.org/donateto/chrisfabrylive/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Back to School.” Moody Bible Institute staff joined us today. Dr. Gerald Peterman, Professor of Bible and Field Chair of Bible and Theology, shared how Scripture helps us process suffering, lament honestly, and care well for others who are hurting. Next, Dr. Travis Williamson, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, shared what he teaches in his classes, explaining how linguistics helps cross language barriers and translate Scripture faithfully. Afterward, Dr. Brian Kammerzelt, Program Head and Professor of Communications, explained why Christian communication should be shaped by theology, not simply trends, technology, or audience engagement. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Parable Breakdown [ 07:22 ]Dr. Gerald Peterman [ 20:15 ]Dr. Travis Williamson [ 39:46 ]Dr. Brian Kammerzelt [ 50:05 ]Make it a Metaphor [ 1:03:53 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is only one ministry in the church, and that is being a servant of God. God is the one who makes men and women into ministers; we do not choose it ourselves, and we are not to judge His choice. Paul suffered afflictions for his association with Christ and the preaching of the Word, but he rejoiced. Suffering is part of the process of being made into a man or woman of God. VF-2274 Colossians 1:23-25 Watch, Listen and Learn 24x7 at PastorMelissaScott.com Pastor Melissa Scott teaches from Faith Center in Glendale. Call 1-800-338-3030 24x7 to leave a message for Pastor Scott. You may make reservations to attend a live service, leave a prayer request or make a commitment. Pastor Scott appreciates messages and reads them often during live broadcasts. Follow @Pastor_Scott on Twitter and visit her official Facebook page @Pastor.M.Scott. Download Pastor Scott's "Understand the Bible" app for iPhone, iPad and iPod at the Apple App Store and for Android devices in the Google Store. Pastor Scott can also be seen 24x7 on Roku and Amazon Fire on the "Understand the Bible?" channel. ©2026 Pastor Melissa Scott, Ph.D. All Rights Reserved

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about The Crosswalk Center for Christian Formation & Discipleship go to https://crosswalkvillage.com/abide-homePlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

We explore the concept of free will in light of the inability to do evil in the new Heavens and Earth.Free Will: Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In which place will you stand before God on that day?

Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Back to School.” Moody Bible Institute staff joined us today. Dr. Gerald Peterman, Professor of Bible and Field Chair of Bible and Theology, shared how Scripture helps us process suffering, lament honestly, and care well for others who are hurting. Next, Dr. Travis Williamson, Associate Professor of Applied Linguistics, shared what he teaches in his classes, explaining how linguistics helps cross language barriers and translate Scripture faithfully. Afterward, Dr. Brian Kammerzelt, Program Head and Professor of Communications, explained why Christian communication should be shaped by theology, not simply trends, technology, or audience engagement. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Parable Breakdown [ 07:22 ]Dr. Gerald Peterman [ 20:15 ]Dr. Travis Williamson [ 39:46 ]Dr. Brian Kammerzelt [ 50:05 ]Make it a Metaphor [ 1:03:53 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This talk was given by Matthew Brensilver on 2026.09.02 at the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, CA. ******* Video of this talk is available at: https://www.youtube.com/live/TXTvvQuCkic?si=GE19nbQOf0v8CQOU&t=1775. ******* For more talks like this, visit AudioDharma.org ******* If you have enjoyed this talk, please consider supporting AudioDharma with a donation at https://www.audiodharma.org/donate/. ******* This talk is licensed by a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License

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The book of Job is one of the most raw and profound explorations of human suffering in all of Scripture. But when pain strikes, why are we left without the answers we so desperately want?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Jerry Wragg (Pastor-Teacher at Grace Immanuel Bible Church) to unpack the hard lessons of Job. We dive deep into what the book teaches us about the unseen spiritual realms, where well-meaning counselors go wrong, and how to build a faith that can genuinely say, "Though He slay me, I will hope in Him."Whether you are walking through a trial right now or preparing for the storms ahead, this conversation offers rich biblical perspective and deep encouragement.00:00 Welcome to the Sound Words Podcast01:14 The Book of Job and Why people Suffer06:14 What can we learn from the dialogue between God and Satan?11:42 Where did Job's counselors go wrong?14:38 What kind of faith enables us to trust God in suffering?18:39 How can we prepare ourselves spiritually for future trials?23:36 How should a pastor comfort someone in the thick of affliction?29:28 Why didn't God give Job a detailed explanation?Sound Words is a ministry of Indian Hills Community Church, a Bible teaching church in Lincoln, NE. Sound Words is also a partner of Foundations Media, a collective of Christian creators passionate about promoting biblical theology and applying it to everyday life. Learn more at https://foundationsmedia.org.Follow on InstagramFollow on FacebookFollow on YouTubeFollow on TwitterFollow on ThreadsVisit https://ihcc.org

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Kerby's second guest is Chonnie Richey. Chonnie is an expert on food insecurity and shares the problems facing our nation's food pantries, and what we can do to help. Connect with us on Facebook at facebook.com/pointofviewradio and on Twitter @PointofViewRTS with your opinions or comments. Looking for just the Highlights? Follow […]

Today's devotional is read by author and host of Eleven2one, Janice Wolfe. Taken from the heartfelt pages of her book, What Do I Have to Lose? Losing My Way and Finding God's, this transformative Bible study is rooted in the 100 occurrences of the Greek word for "lose" from Mark 8:35 and offers powerful insights to deepen your walk with the Lord.  To listen to the full audio book visit Audible.com. Prefer to read? Grab a printed copy at CausewayMediaGroup.com or the Kindle version on Amazon. Tune in to Faith Music Radio each Wednesday at 12:30 PM central time for this uplifting audio reading of What Do I Have to Lose? Losing My Way and Finding God's. You may also subscribe to Eleven2One on your favorite podcast platform for a weekly Wednesday download of the devotional.

In Week 2 of our Lampstand Letters series, we turn to Jesus' letter to the suffering church in Smyrna. Revelation 2:8–11 gives us an honest picture of the cost of following Jesus, while offering a hope that is stronger than our suffering: Jesus has enough life for our death.Jesus sees the suffering of His people. He knows their tribulation, their poverty, and the persecution they are experiencing. Yet He calls them to remain faithful, even when following Him becomes costly and even when life seems to get worse.The good news is that suffering does not mean Jesus has lost control. In Christ, our suffering has a boundary, death does not have the final word, and there is a crown of life waiting for those who faithfully endure. Because Jesus Himself died and came to life, He is uniquely able to meet us in our suffering and lead us into resurrection life.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.orgConnect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity!Instagram: @integrity_churchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Why does self improvement often lead to suffering? In this enlightening speech, we dive deep into the paradox of personal growth and the challenges that come with it. Understanding the connection between self-improvement and suffering can transform your perspective on growth. Discover how overcoming obstacles can lead to a more fulfilling life, despite the pain that sometimes accompanies change. This speech will inspire you to embrace your journey, encouraging you to push through the discomfort for greater rewards. If you're ready to explore the complexities of personal development, listen now and unlock the deeper meanings behind your struggles. #selfimprovement #motivation #inspiration #personaldevelopment #growthmindset #overcomingobstacles #success #resilience #transformyourlife #mindfulness self improvement, suffering, inspirational speeches, personal growth, motivation, overcoming challenges, resilience, mindfulness, life lessons, growth mindset, inspiration, success tips, self help, emotional growth, pain and growth, life transformation, personal development, motivation speech, understanding suffering, journey of growth, self awareness, overcoming suffering, life advice, mental resilience, self discovery, embracing discomfort, long term success, life coaching, motivational talks, self improvement journey, growth through suffering, meaningful change, inspirational content, life challenges, self reflection, positive mindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Independent analyst and editor of The Kaka, Bernard Hickey, believes the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the OCR 25 basis points to 2.75 ensures even deeper economic scars will be etched into unemployed young people and other vulnerable demographics. Hickey spoke to John Campbell.

What if the beliefs you are most certain about are standing between you and the life you dream of?Josh Trent welcomes Nir Eyal, behavioral design expert and author of Beyond Belief, to the Wellness + Wisdom Podcast, episode 831, to explore why motivation is not a straight line, why the beliefs we treat as facts are often the only thing keeping us stuck, and why the brain is not a recording machine but a prediction device that filters reality through whatever it already believes to be true.Get Nir Eyal's newest book

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Today we are talking about something that I think we all need to know about…  How to reset your dopamine. And before you think this is going to be one of those extreme episodes where I tell you to throw your phone into the ocean, stop drinking coffee, sit in a dark room for three days and eliminate everything fun from your life… That is absolutely not what we are doing. Because dopamine isn't bad. We need dopamine. Dopamine is part of what makes us want things. Pursue things. Work toward goals. Get up and go. The problem is that we are living in an environment where we can get enormous amounts of stimulation with almost zero effort. Open Instagram. Refresh your email. Check likes. Open TikTok. Eat something hyper-palatable. Buy something. Get a notification. Watch another episode. Click another video. Check your texts. Pick up your phone because you have 17 seconds with nothing to do. We have essentially eliminated boredom. And I think we need to talk about what that is doing to us. Because I don't think most people have a motivation problem. I think some people have made normal life too boring compared to the stimulation they consume all day long.   Think about this. Working toward a goal is slow. Building a business is slow. Getting stronger is slow. Improving a relationship is slow. Reading a book is slow. Learning something difficult is slow.     But your phone can give you novelty every half second. So what happens when your brain gets accustomed to incredibly stimulating rewards that require almost no effort? The things that actually build an awesome life can start feeling painfully boring.   And THAT is what I want to change today. I've been going deep into what Andrew Huberman, Chris Williamson, Stanford addiction psychiatrist Anna Lembke, Peter Attia and Gary Brecka have discussed around dopamine, reward, pleasure, discomfort and motivation. And there is one massive theme that keeps coming up: We need to stop getting so many rewards without earning them.   We need less cheap dopamine… And more earned dopamine. More accomplishment dopamine. More anticipation. More effort. More challenge. More doing hard things and feeling awesome afterward.   So today we're going to talk about what dopamine actually does, why our modern environment can completely screw with our motivation, what people mean by a dopamine reset, and most importantly… How we actually do it. Not forever. Not perfectly. But intentionally enough that normal life starts feeling interesting again.       Because imagine waking up and actually WANTING to work on your goals. Imagine sitting in your car without immediately opening your phone. Imagine finishing a workout and letting that accomplishment be the reward instead of instantly needing another stimulus. Imagine being fully engaged in dinner. Or a conversation. Or a walk. Or your kids. Or your work. That's what we're after. Not less enjoyment. More enjoyment from the things that actually matter. FIRST… WHAT IS DOPAMINE? Dopamine isn't simply the "pleasure chemical" This is probably the biggest misunderstanding. Dopamine plays a huge role in motivation, pursuit, learning, reinforcement and determining what your brain decides is worth pursuing again. Think less "this makes me happy" and more: "Go get that again." It's a molecule heavily involved in wanting and pursuing. Huberman explains dopamine in terms of baseline and peaks You have a baseline level of dopamine. Then certain experiences generate temporary increases above that baseline. The important part is what happens afterward. A big dopamine peak can be followed by a period where dopamine activity falls below where it was previously. This is part of why something incredible can sometimes leave you feeling strangely flat afterward. The higher and more frequently we chase enormous peaks, the more ordinary activities can start losing their appeal. Think about it like contrast If you eat incredibly sweet processed foods all day… A blueberry doesn't taste very sweet. There isn't anything wrong with the blueberry. Your reference point changed. The same general concept applies here. When your environment becomes filled with intense stimulation… Quiet feels boring. Reading feels boring. Work feels boring. Walking feels boring. A normal conversation feels boring. Your life didn't necessarily become boring. Your stimulation threshold changed. WHAT I MEAN BY "CHEAP DOPAMINE" I'm going to use the phrase cheap dopamine throughout this episode even though scientifically dopamine itself isn't cheap or expensive. What I mean is: A high-reward experience requiring very little effort. Things like: Endless short-form videos Constant social media refreshing Notifications Online shopping Gambling Highly processed foods Video games for hours and hours Constant snacking Drinking Continually checking texts Refreshing email Internet rabbit holes Watching episode after episode after episode Constant novelty And here's the key… None of those things has to be inherently evil. It's the dose. The frequency. And whether you've lost control over your consumption. There's a massive difference between choosing to watch a movie on Saturday night… And being literally unable to stand in an elevator for 25 seconds without checking your phone. That's the part I want us to notice. THE WORLD HAS REMOVED THE WAITING This might be one of the biggest problems. Almost everything used to have some friction. You wanted food? You cooked it. You wanted entertainment? You waited until your show came on. You wanted to talk to your friend? You called them. Maybe they weren't home. You wanted to buy something? You drove somewhere. You wanted information? You found a book. Now? Everything is immediate. Food. Entertainment. Shopping. Attention. Validation. Communication. Information. Novelty. Almost every human desire has an app attached to it. And our brains evolved in an environment where rewards generally required work. Now we can receive reward after reward while lying horizontally on the couch. That is a massive mismatch. THE PLEASURE-PAIN SEESAW One of my favorite explanations comes from Dr. Anna Lembke. She describes pleasure and pain almost like opposite sides of a balance. When we repeatedly push hard toward pleasure… Our brain tries to restore balance. And over time, you may need more of the stimulus just to experience the same effect. This is incredibly obvious with severe addiction. But I think it's useful to recognize much milder versions in ourselves. Have you ever: Opened Instagram for five minutes and 45 minutes disappeared? Finished a show and immediately needed another episode? Finished dessert and started looking for something else sweet? Checked one notification and then somehow checked four different apps? Picked up your phone without consciously deciding to? That automatic reaching is important. You aren't necessarily choosing anymore. You're responding. And I want us to get back into choosing. WHY NOTHING FEELS EXCITING ANYMORE Sometimes people say: "I'm unmotivated." "I don't feel like working." "I can't concentrate." "I'm bored." "I don't really feel excited about anything." Obviously there can be many medical, psychological and situational reasons for those feelings. But there is another question worth asking: How much stimulation are you consuming? Because if you're exposing yourself to novelty constantly… Your brain never gets a chance to be bored enough to create. Never bored enough to think. Never bored enough to solve a problem. Never bored enough to decide what you actually want. We're treating boredom like an emergency. I actually think boredom is incredibly productive. Some of my best ideas happen when there's nothing else coming into my brain. And we are filling every single empty pocket.   DOPAMINE STACKING Huberman talks about something that I think is fascinating: stacking multiple dopamine-producing experiences together. Think about a workout. Exercise itself can be rewarding. But now we add: Pre-workout. Favorite playlist. Phone. Texts. Social media. Energy drink. Maybe stimulants. Maybe a reward meal afterward. Maybe we post the workout and check responses. We've taken one intrinsically rewarding activity and stacked reward upon reward upon reward. And his point isn't that you can never do those things. It's that you don't necessarily want every good experience in life turned up to 100 every single time. Sometimes train without the perfect playlist. Sometimes walk without the podcast. Sometimes drink the coffee without simultaneously scrolling Instagram. Sometimes eat without watching television. Separate the rewards. You don't have to eliminate pleasure. Stop supercharging every experience. LEARN TO LOVE EFFORT This might be my favorite part of the entire episode. We need to stop making the reward exclusively something that comes AFTER the work. "I'll work out and then I can have this." "I'll finish this project and then I'll reward myself." "I'll complete my work and then I'll scroll." There's nothing wrong with celebrating accomplishments. But we also want to train ourselves to associate the effort itself with something positive. Because if the entire purpose of doing something difficult is the reward waiting at the end… The work becomes something you're trying to escape. Instead: "This discomfort means I'm getting stronger." "This is hard because I'm growing." "I'm proud of myself for doing this when I don't feel like doing it." "This is what keeping promises to myself feels like." "This is who I am." That shift is huge. The workout becomes the win. Doing the work becomes the win. Keeping the promise becomes the win. USE DISCOMFORT ON PURPOSE This theme comes up across a lot of these conversations. We're living in an unbelievably comfortable world. Temperature-controlled houses. Food everywhere. Cars. Couches. Entertainment. Delivery. Escalators. Amazon. Everything is optimized to eliminate friction. But voluntary discomfort can be incredibly valuable. Exercise. Walking. Strength training. Running. Sauna. Cold exposure when appropriate and done safely. Doing something physically difficult. Getting outside when conditions aren't perfect. Taking the stairs. Having the difficult conversation. Doing the work you're avoiding. The idea isn't: "Suffering is good." The idea is: Stop organizing your entire life around avoiding discomfort. Because challenge followed by satisfaction is very different from pleasure followed by emptiness. One you earned. One you consumed. We need both fun and hard things. But modern life has heavily tilted us toward consumption. DON'T START YOUR DAY WITH OTHER PEOPLE'S DOPAMINE Here's something I think would change a lot of people's lives. Do not roll over and immediately hand your brain to your phone. Because instantly you've got: Texts. News. Instagram. Email. TikTok. Other people's emergencies. Other people's opinions. Other people's lives. Other people's accomplishments. Other people's bodies. Other people's vacations. Other people's businesses. Other people's problems. Before you've even decided what YOU want your day to look like. I would rather protect that first part of the morning. Wake up. Water. Sunlight. Walk. Workout. Journal. Think. Plan. Work. Whatever your routine is. Just don't immediately flood your brain with novelty. You should decide the direction of your day before an algorithm decides it for you. THE 2.0 DOPAMINE RESET Okay. Here is what I would actually do. Not some insane internet detox. A realistic reset. RULE #1: Identify YOUR cheap dopamine Ask yourself: What do I compulsively reach for? Not what does the internet tell me is bad. What has control over ME? Maybe yours is: Instagram. TikTok. Shopping. Sugar. Video games. News. YouTube. Email. Texting. Something else. Identify the top one or two. Don't try to become a monk overnight. RULE #2: Take a meaningful break from the biggest offender If something truly feels compulsive, consider taking a real period away from it rather than constantly trying to moderate it. Try deleting it for a week. Maybe two. Maybe 30 days. See what happens. You might be shocked by how often your hand reaches for an app that isn't there. That's valuable information. RULE #3: Stop filling every gap This is a HUGE one. We're bringing back empty space. Stand in line. Just stand there. Drive five minutes. No podcast. Walk around the block. No headphones. Sit outside. Do nothing. Take a shower without content playing. Cook dinner without a video. You are retraining yourself to tolerate a lower level of stimulation. And here's the funny thing… After a while it doesn't feel low stimulation. It feels peaceful. RULE #4: Create phone-free zones Pick places where your phone does not belong. Examples: Bedroom Dinner table Gym Family time Bathroom First hour of the morning Last hour before bed Don't rely purely on willpower. Change your environment. Leave the phone somewhere else. Make the bad habit inconvenient. RULE #5: Turn off almost every notification Notifications are someone else deciding when your attention moves. Think about that. Unless something legitimately requires immediate attention… Turn it off. RULE #6: Stop stacking everything Coffee + Instagram + television + food + texting? No. Pick one. Workout + podcast + scrolling between sets + energy drink + Instagram? Simplify it. Let an experience stand alone. Food can just be food. Coffee can just be coffee. A walk can just be a walk. A conversation can just be a conversation. RULE #7: Get your dopamine through pursuit This is the big replacement strategy. You can't just remove things. You need better things to move toward. Exercise. Building something. Learning. Working. Creating. Sports. Relationships. Adventure. Goals. Competition. Skill. Experiences. Meaningful challenges. Get obsessed with something difficult. That is completely different than being addicted to consumption. RULE #8: Do one hard thing every day I love this rule. Every day, intentionally do something that you'd rather avoid. Workout hard. Make the phone call. Send the proposal. Clean the closet. Have the conversation. Finish the project. Run the hill. Get into the cold water if that's safe for you. Walk when you'd rather sit. Do the thing you've been procrastinating. You start creating evidence: "I don't have to feel like doing something in order to do it." That is power. RULE #9: Prioritize sleep Your brain isn't operating independently of your body. If you're chronically sleep-deprived, everything becomes harder. Motivation. Impulse control. Training. Food choices. Emotional regulation. Focus. Peter Attia and Huberman both hammer sleep for a reason. If we're trying to optimize our brain while sleeping five hours… We're focusing on the wrong end of the problem. RULE #10: Morning sunlight and movement Huberman talks frequently about getting outdoor light early in the day to anchor your circadian system. I love pairing that with movement. Outside. Walk. Light. No Instagram. Let your nervous system wake up naturally. It's incredibly simple. And simple things done repeatedly tend to beat complicated hacks. THE 24-HOUR CHALLENGE Here is your challenge. For the next 24 hours: No phone for the first 30 minutes after waking. No social media until you've completed something productive. Turn off unnecessary notifications. No phone while eating. Take one walk without headphones. Do one difficult thing you've been avoiding. No double-screening. If you're watching TV, you're not also scrolling. Put your phone outside your bedroom tonight. Let yourself experience boredom. Notice every time you instinctively reach for stimulation. Don't judge yourself. Observe yourself. Because awareness is the beginning of changing anything. THEN TRY SEVEN DAYS Now let's level it up. For seven days: Reduce your biggest cheap-dopamine behavior dramatically. You don't need to eliminate all pleasure. In fact, please don't. Go to dinner. Laugh. Drink your coffee. Listen to music. Hang with friends. Enjoy your life. This isn't punishment. We're trying to reclaim our ability to enjoy NORMAL things. That's the goal. Less artificial stimulation. More real life. ASK YOURSELF THIS QUESTION Before you reach for something, ask: Am I choosing this, or am I escaping something? That question can completely change things. Why am I opening Instagram? Because I intentionally decided to spend 15 minutes enjoying it? Fine. Or because this task got difficult? Why am I eating this? Because I'm hungry and I want it? Fine. Or because I'm uncomfortable? Why am I drinking? Because I'm celebrating with friends? Or because I can't tolerate sitting with how I feel? Why am I checking email for the 47th time? Because I'm waiting for something important? Or because working on the project in front of me is harder? That pause between impulse and behavior… That's where your power is. CHEAP DOPAMINE VS EARNED DOPAMINE This is the easiest way I can summarize the episode. Cheap dopamine: Consume. Scroll. Click. Watch. Refresh. Snack. Buy. Escape. Earned dopamine: Build. Train. Create. Learn. Connect. Explore. Compete. Finish. Accomplish. The first category isn't evil. But if the balance of your life is overwhelmingly consumption… Don't be surprised when your motivation disappears. Shift the ratio. More creating. Less consuming. More doing. Less watching. More participating. Less observing. More real life. Less digital life. WE NEED ANTICIPATION BACK I think anticipation is disappearing. When everything is immediately available… There's nothing to look forward to. And looking forward to something is part of the fun. Plan the trip. Wait for Friday night. Save the amazing dessert for dinner. Don't buy everything the second you want it. Put the concert on the calendar. Build toward the race. Earn the reward. Delay things intentionally sometimes. The waiting isn't ruining the experience. The waiting IS part of the experience. YOUR LIFE SHOULD NOT NEED CONSTANT ENTERTAINMENT This might be the line I want you to remember. You should not need to be entertained every minute in order to enjoy your life. Your kids shouldn't either. We need boring car rides. We need afternoons with nothing scheduled. We need conversations without phones. We need walks. We need staring out the freaking window. We need thinking. We need daydreaming. We need opportunities for our brains to say: "Okay… what should we do?" Creativity often appears after the stimulation disappears. THE GOAL IS NOT LOWER DOPAMINE This is important. We're not trying to crush dopamine. We're not trying to become emotionless. We're not trying to avoid things that make us feel amazing. We're trying to protect our ability to feel amazing. That's different. We want the vacation to feel incredible. The concert. The accomplishment. The amazing dinner. The business win. The race. The adventure. The hug. The goal. The experience. We just don't need to manufacture an artificial mini-version of that feeling 800 times between breakfast and lunch. Leave some room. Let your baseline exist without constantly smashing the stimulation button.   Here's what I think is so interesting about all of this. We have designed a world where almost everything that used to require effort can now be accessed instantly. And that sounds like freedom. But if we're not careful… Convenience becomes dependence. Entertainment becomes distraction. Pleasure becomes compulsion. And access becomes addiction. The answer isn't to reject modern life. I'm certainly not giving up my phone. I'm not giving up coffee. I'm not giving up Instagram. I'm not giving up amazing food or concerts or trips or all the fun things. I want MORE life. That's actually the entire point. I don't want to spend my life looking down at a screen getting tiny rewards when there are enormous rewards available by actually participating in life. I want the dopamine from doing the workout I didn't want to do. Building the business. Taking the trip. Making the memory. Trying something new. Getting really freaking good at something. Having an amazing conversation. Being completely present with my kids. Creating something I'm proud of. Doing something hard. That's the dopamine I want more of. And maybe the simplest takeaway from this whole episode is this: Stop making pleasure so easy and effort so optional. Let yourself work for things. Let yourself wait for things. Let yourself be bored. Let yourself struggle. Let yourself anticipate. Let yourself earn some of the really good feelings. Because when we stop trying to make every moment maximally stimulating… Something really cool happens. Normal life starts becoming awesome again. And that is how to be awesome at resetting your dopamine.

You cannot escape a cage you cannot see. In this episode, Emily Fletcher welcomes back Jim Curtis, a coach and author who has spent years healing his own life and now helps others move from suffering into possibility. Jim's own story includes a difficult childhood and an undiagnosed illness at 19 that left lesions on his spinal cord, taking him from an athletic identity to a wheelchair, and forcing him to rebuild who he was. His new book, The Book of Possibility: Release, Align, Become, distills what he learned into a path anyone can follow, out Sept 1. Emily and Jim go deep on judgment, forgiveness, and what Jim calls invisible cages, the patterns running our lives that we can't change until we see them. Emily shares two of her own stories along the way, a New York street encounter with a disabled Uber driver's quiet generosity, and the night her own back gave out after months of overgiving. Jim also breaks down the neuro-linguistic programming behind his book and reads a passage live. In this episode, Jim explores: – The two-word answer he received when he asked a channeled being why we're here– A judgment story from Burning Man, and the pattern of becoming exactly what he judges– Why forgiveness is so hard, and why the ego doesn't want to let someone off the hook– Quantum jumping, memory reconsolidation, and hypnosis– His own story: a difficult childhood, an illness at 19, and rebuilding from a wheelchair– The invisible cages concept, and why the door out is always unlocked– Why your actual outcomes, not your intentions, reveal what's really running your life– The classic trope of the over-giving healer, and learning to charge for his work– The line he calls his favorite: "pain is part of the human experience, suffering is optional"– Miracle stories from his career, and why he won't try to fix the pain people write to him about– The NLP behind the book's language, and its parallel to the pain-relief mechanics of BDSM– His next project: a certification school for hypno coaches Key Moments: 01:16 – The Osho quote: a woman dancing is closer to God than a man meditating05:39 – Channeling Metatron: "see beauty, spread beauty"07:16 – The Burning Man judgment story10:03 – Forgiveness as the way out of closed fists14:47 – Quantum jumping and rewriting memory through hypnosis17:28 – Jim's own story: an abusive childhood and an illness at 1921:27 – The invisible cages, and why the door is always unlocked23:02 – Finding what's running your life by looking at your outcomes29:06 – The Uber driver story: a disabled man's quiet generosity34:05 – The classic trope of the over-giving, unboundaried healer44:47 – "Pain is part of the human experience, suffering is optional"49:15 – Miracle stories: fear eradication, eyesight, and unexpected divorces51:40 – Emily's own story: her back giving out after months of overgiving57:26 – A live reading from the book: "You are the love you seek"1:03:31 – The surprising parallel between NLP and BDSM's pain-relief mechanics1:05:57 – Book details: Sept 1 release, 17 chapters, why to buy the hardcover More from Jim Curtis:Get The Book of Possibility: www.bookofpossibility.comVisit Jim's website: www.jimcurtiscoaching.com ✨ Explore quantum energy with LeelaQ's Infinity Bloc. Get 10% off: leelaq.com - use code ZIVA

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3,) Gospel – Luke 4:31-37 – Jesus went down to Capernaum, a town of Galilee. He taught them on the sabbath, and they were astonished at His teaching because He spoke with authority. In the synagogue there was a man with the spirit of an unclean demon,  and he cried out in a loud voice, “What have You to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have You come to destroy us? I know Who You are–the Holy One of God!” Jesus rebuked him and said, “Be quiet! Come out of him!” Then the demon threw the man down in front of them and came out of him without doing him any harm. They were all amazed and said to one another, “What is there about His word? For with authority and power He commands the unclean spirits, and they come out.” And news of Him spread everywhere in the surrounding region. Saints in Heaven, pray for us! Bishop Sheen quote of the day 4) Chantal Howard joins Terry to discuss her new book: Show Me Your Scars: Fulton Sheen’s Theology of Suffering for a Wounded World https://fultonsheenmovement.com/book-theology-of-suffering

Nir Eyal is the author of Hooked, which became Silicon Valley's playbook for building habit-forming products, Indistractable, on taking your attention back, and the new book Beyond Belief. He taught at Stanford's Graduate School of Business and is one of the sharpest thinkers on what to do with technology.In this episode of Summation, Nir and Auren discuss:Why to-do lists set you up to feel like a failure and what to do insteadWhy 90% of the time you check your phone, it's an uncomfortable emotion, not a notificationWhy beliefs are tools, not truths, and how swapping one can end your sufferingWhy this is the safest generation of kids in history and still gets a moral panicYou can find Auren Hoffman on X at @auren and Nir Eyal on X at @nireyal

2 Timothy 4:1-5 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the work of an evangelist.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26666The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Gary Habermas has likely studied the historical evidence for the resurrection more than anyone who has ever lived. He's just finished a four-volume work on it and he told me the final volume, on theology and practice, may be the last thing he writes on the subject. It's my favorite of the four, and I wanted to ask him why he made the turn. READ: On the Resurrection: Volume 4, by Gary Habermas (https://amzn.to/4gE7qGI) Make sure to subscribe and check out some of my other videos for more on Christianity, Theology and other aspects of culture! CHECK OUT: Logos Bible 60 Day Free Trial (https://logos.com/mcdowell) CHECK OUT: Consider Supporting the Ministry! (https://seanmcdowell.org/give) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [SMDCERTDISC] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: @sean_mcdowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org Timestamps 0:00 — How central is the resurrection? 1:21 — Why he turned from evidence to practice 2:32 — Why the resurrection completes the gospel 6:50 — Faith and radical commitment 9:04 — Not by works, but unto them 10:47 — Suffering: his first wife, and now Eileen 13:31 — Why errors in the gospels wouldn't undo the resurrection 16:44 — Persecution 21:11 — Emotional doubt, and why it's most of it 25:32 — The fear of death 28:05 — Living in the power of the resurrection 30:37 — Why the final chapter is on heaven 36:03 — The card he received when his first wife was dying 37:08 — Is he finished writing on the resurrection? 44:06 — The book he might still write, on simple living 47:20 — The new questions he's living with at 76 50:07 — Living with questions you can't answer Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Join as tonight as we go through 1-Peter 4:12-16. In this passage, Peter reminds believers to not be surprised when they face trials in life, but to rejoice in Christ.

Chronic suffering and faith in God collide in a way that most of us hope we never have to face, but today's guest has lived inside that collision for five years and come out the other side with a hope I found genuinely convicting. My guest today is Sydney Anne Bennett, a writer, disability advocate, and speaker who became disabled almost overnight two weeks after her honeymoon and was later diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder. She lives with daily seizures, chronic pain, and mobility loss, and she has built a community of over 300000 people by being honest about what it actually looks like to keep believing when your body will not cooperate and your prayers do not get answered the way you hoped. In this conversation we talk about what it means to lament honestly before God, how she learned to receive help from her husband Colton without feeling like a burden, and what she has learned about motherhood while raising her daughters Hadassah and Felicity from a wheelchair. I would love to know what stood out most to you, so leave a comment below and let me know, and if this conversation encourages you, please subscribe so you never miss an episode. Sydney's story starts just after her wedding, when what began as unexplained pain escalated within weeks into paralysis, seizures, hallucinations, and loss of speech, with doctors telling her at one point that she was likely dying from a degenerating brain condition they could not identify. It took about a month before she finally received her diagnosis of Functional Neurological Disorder, a condition where the brain sends faulty signals to the body, causing symptoms that can shift drastically from day to day. Her husband was deployed just three months later, which meant she faced that first year of disability largely on her own, learning to use a wheelchair and manage seizures while still trying to finish school. We spend a lot of this conversation talking honestly about what faith through chronic illness really looks like, not the version with a tidy resolution, but the version where you keep showing up to God in weakness, day after day, without knowing when or if healing will come. Sydney shares how a mentor taught her that raw, honest lament, the kind we see throughout the Psalms, is not a lack of faith but an act of it, and how that reframing changed the way she prays. We also talk about the difference between the theological answers to suffering she grew up with as a pastor's daughter and the much harder work of actually trusting God in suffering when she is living it herself. She is candid about ongoing struggles with depression and anxiety, about a current flare in her symptoms eight months postpartum, and about learning to respond to fear more quickly instead of spiraling into it. Toward the end we talk about marriage, motherhood, and what it has meant for her to graciously receive her husband's help, and to redefine what being a good mother looks like from a wheelchair, raising her two young daughters with honesty, humor, and hope in Jesus. Find more from Sydney: the.annegirl (@the.annegirl) • Instagram photos and videos: https://www.instagram.com/the.annegirl/?hl=en the.annegirl - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the.annegirl/videos Sydney Anne Bennett: http://www.sydneyannebennett.com Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tammy.m.peterson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammyPetersonPodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tammypetersonpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tammy1Peterson Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/TammyPetersonPodcast

Date: 8/30/26 Speaker: Pastor Will Broadus Passage: 1 Corinthians 15:35-58 Series: Ratchet & Righteous ——————————————— What will happen to our bodies when Jesus returns? What does the Bible mean by the resurrection of the dead? And why should the promise of resurrection change the way we live today? In this sermon, we explore 1 Corinthians 15:35–58 and Paul's teaching about the resurrection body. Scripture gives Christians a hope that goes far beyond simply going to heaven. When Christ returns, the dead will be raised, believers will be transformed, and our corruptible, mortal bodies will be clothed with incorruptibility and immortality. The resurrection means that everything broken by sin and death will ultimately be made new. Our weakness will give way to power, corruption to incorruption, and dishonor to glory. Through our union with Jesus Christ—the risen and life-giving Savior—we have the hope of sharing in His resurrection life. This hope also changes how we live now. Because the resurrection is coming, our labor for the Lord is not in vain. We can remain steadfast, endure suffering, serve others, share the gospel, and follow Jesus even when obedience is difficult because we know that what is coming is worth it. ——————————————— In this message, we explore: - What the Bible teaches about the resurrection body - What it means to be raised in incorruption, glory, and power - The connection between Adam and Jesus, the “last Adam” - Why Christ's return is the completion of our salvation - What glorification means for Christians - How Jesus removes the sting of death - Why Christians can have hope in the face of suffering, sickness, and death - Why the promise of resurrection should motivate us to serve the Lord today ——————————————— Chapters: 00:00 — 1 Corinthians 15:35–58: The Resurrection Body 03:32 — Why Jesus' Return Is Good News 07:26 — What Will the Resurrection Body Be Like? 10:22 — The Resurrection Is Beyond Our Understanding 11:30 — Raised in Incorruption, Glory, and Power 16:00 — Our Connection to Jesus Guarantees Resurrection 18:44 — The Resurrection and Eternal Life 21:42 — When Do We Receive the Resurrection Body? 22:39 — Glorification: The Completion of Salvation 24:42 — Jesus Has Defeated the Sting of Death 27:54 — Believe and Repent 28:58 — Our Labor for the Lord Is Not in Vain 30:01 — Why Following Jesus Is Worth the Cost 33:21 — Hope for Suffering and Sickness 36:32 — Serve the Lord Because the Resurrection Is Coming 37:51 — Communion: Remembering Christ and Anticipating His Return ——————————————— Please visit our website at reconcilecc.org for any questions. Thank you for helping support our mission to Preach The Gospel. Produce Disciples. Pursue Justice.

For the final sermon in the Summer In the Psalms series we had Pastor Jared Torrence from Covenant Fellowship Church, and Tyler spends time with Raphael about some points to press harder to our church, praying a psalm as a whole rather than dissecting it, and finding your circumstances in the psalter as a way to be resilient in suffering. Passage: Psalm 13 If you have any questions about the sermon, fill out the form on the Church Center App.

We live in a sinful, broken world full of fallen, sinful people. This means there will inevitably be pain and suffering in our live...but it does not have to be without meaning and purpose! Share. Make it a great day in the Love & Lordship of Christ (1 Peter 2:21–23; James 1:2-4)!     

Last October, Pastor Wang Lin, one of the leaders in Zion Church in China, was arrested and imprisoned under false charges of "fraud" and "illegal business practices". Sarah Su (Su Ziming in Chinese), wife of Pastor Wang, recounts the day her husband was arrested and the Christian persecution they faced even before he was imprisoned. Sarah will share about her husband's role in Zion Church's leadership and in training other leaders, how the church continues to reach many people despite persecution from the Chinese Communist Party, and recent updates about Pastor Wang's condition in prison. "The moment I married Wang Lin, I decided to face all this together," Sarah says. "I knew that his mission was to train and disciple more Christians in China … I knew something like [this] would happen one day." You'll hear from Sarah how she continues to face this persecution with courage, faithfully enduring times of worry and loneliness. She will share how she and her husband both are committed to serve the Lord, no matter the cost. Zion Church made international headlines during President Trump's visit to Xi Jinping in Beijing in May and with the release of Zion senior pastor Ezra Jin from prison during America's 4 July celebrations. Sarah thanks God for Jin's release, and says the case against Zion Church continues, with eight church leaders remaining in prison. She asks that we pray for their release, the dismissal of charges, for their physical and spiritual health, and for her and her children, along with family members of the other persecuted Christians from Zion Church. Visit Prisoner Alert to write an encouraging letter to Pastor Wang Lin, and letters to other Christians imprisoned for their faith in Iran, Eritrea, and China. https://www.prisoneralert.com/

My guest is Joe Liemandt, technology entrepreneur and principal of Alpha School, a K-12 model that uses AI and individualized learning to help students master academics in just two hours a day, freeing the rest of their time to build businesses, conduct experiments, engage with their communities, and develop practical life skills. We discuss Alpha's promising results, tools parents and educators can use today, and Joe's vision for how AI could transform education and human potential. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/296-joe-liemandt Pre-order Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com Huberman Lab live events: https://www.hubermanlab.com/events Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Joe Liemandt (00:03:16) History of Traditional Classroom Model; Education Milestones (00:08:08) Sponsors: David & Lingo (00:10:25) Alpha School, High Standards & Support (00:22:33) Effective Support, Academics vs Athletics; Homeschooling (00:30:03) AI, Individualized Learning & Mastery (00:34:31) Teacher Education, Standardized Tests, Role of School (00:40:52) Sponsors: AG1 & Helix Sleep (00:43:42) AI, Scaffolding Learning, Mastery; Working Memory & Fluency (00:52:41) Working Memory, Focus; Gifted Kids (01:00:30) Basics Mastery, Grade Level Catch-Up, Individualized AI Lessons & Pace (01:06:57) Sponsor: LMNT (01:08:17) Shame, Motivation, Growth Rate; Overcoming Mental Blocks & Paying Kids (01:20:55) Suffering & Motivation, Kids Goals, Sports; Doing Hard Things (01:31:21) Founders High School, Life Skills; Kids' Goals (01:42:44) Reimagining Classroom Education (01:47:21) Importance of Building & Creating, AI & Humanity (01:58:04) Science & Redesigning Experiments, Kids' Interest-Led Projects (02:05:26) Huberman Lab Live Events (02:06:14) Learning Predictors, Gender, Income; Redesigning the School System (02:18:32) Success; Sports Academy, Alpha School Expansion (02:28:36) Acknowledgements (02:31:07) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. We talk to Astra Taylor and Aaron Regunberg about their recent New Republic article about MAGA's embrace of animal rights—which, like RFK Jr. and "Make America Healthy Again," has allowed them to make inroads with constituencies typically associated with the left. What actually is the Trumpist right's vision of animal rights, and how does it differ from the left's? What might the matter reveal about the curious, combustible politics of this moment? And what should the left learn from this, not just when it comes to animal rights but the opportunities they seem to keep giving conservatives to offer compelling alternatives to the left on key issues? We take up these questions and more. Sources: Astra Taylor & Aaron Regunberg, "How MAGA Stole Animal Rights from the Left," New Republic, Aug 17, 2026 — "Is Animal Rights the Next MAHA?" The Bemusement Tapes, Aug 17, 2026 Daniel Engber, "MAGA's Animal Nationalism," The Atlantic, Feb 22, 2026 Matthew Scully, Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy (2002) Jay Caspian Kang, "Why an Agnostic Animal-Rights Activist Went to Seminary," New Yorker, Jan 27, 2026 Pope Francis, Laudato si': On Care for Our Common Home (2015) Sunaura Taylor, Beasts of Burden , (2017) Astra Taylor and Sunaura Taylor, “Our Animals, Ourselves,” Lux, Jan 2022. Out in September: Astra Taylor & Naomi Klein, End Times Fascism: And the Fight for the Living World

Neale Donald Walsch is a New York Times bestselling author, renowned for his transformative "Conversations with God" series, which has been translated into over 37 languages worldwide. His work is regarded as one of the most influential spiritual teachings of our time, touching millions of lives with its profound insights. Walsch's latest book, "Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder," delivers wisdom through heartfelt letters paired with beautiful poetry by his wife, Emma Clare. A spiritual leader himself, Neale continues to explore and share life's deepest questions and truths.Episode Summary:In this thought-provoking episode host Myrna Young engages with renowned spiritual author Neale Donald Walsch in a vibrant conversation about enlightenment, understanding suffering, and the secrets of unconditional love.  The discussion delves deep into the lessons he learned about navigating life's challenges, the purpose of suffering, and the ultimate expression of divine love.This conversation touches on core themes such as the differentiation between pain and suffering, reframing life challenges as opportunities for spiritual growth, and the understanding that each individual is an expression of the divine. By sharing personal anecdotes and examples, Walsch articulates the importance of embracing life's obstacles to announce and declare who we really are. Highlighting the practical application of spiritual wisdom, the episode inspires a transformational journey towards self-awareness and authentic living.Key Takeaways:Pain is inevitable, but suffering is a choice; it is born from resisting what is.Love should not be transactional; realizing and accepting love as unconditional is key to true relationships.Transformation involves remembering and reclaiming our inherent divinity and identity.Suffering and challenges provide unique opportunities for self-discovery and expression of one's true self.Our life's purpose is to experience and express our divine identity through the contextual field of physical reality.Timestamp Summary0:02 Embracing Oneness and Living Beyond Self for Transformation7:08 Lessons in Love, Forgiveness, and Unconditional Acceptance17:05 Distinguishing Divine Voice Through Freedom, Joy, and Love20:27 Building Trust Through Transformative Podcast Partnerships21:59 Embracing the Law of Opposites to Understand Our Divine Purpose30:05 Exploring Conditional Love and Inclusivity in World Religions39:15 Conversations With God: Listening, Understanding, and Life After Death42:33 Understanding Suffering and Transcending Pain Through Spiritual Awareness48:46 Embracing Gratitude and Transformation Amidst Life's Challenges55:51 Letters to a Young Seeker: Wisdom from Neale and His Wife1:00:49 Understanding and Forgiveness in the Eyes of God1:06:09 Exploring Identity and Spirituality with Neale Donald WalschResources:Neale Donald Walsch's WebsiteBook: "Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder"Book Series: "Conversations with God"Link to Transcript https://www.buzzsprout.com/1761155/episodes/19712541-divine-conversations-unraveling-god-s-messages-with-neale-donald-walsch#transcriptSee this video on The Transform Your Mind YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MyhelpsUs/videosTo see a transcripts of this audio as well as links to all the advertisers on the show page https://myhelps.us/Follow Transform Your Mind on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myrnamyoung/Follow Transform Your mind on Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063738390977Please leave a rating and review on iTunes https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transform-your-mind/id1144973094Feedspot Top 100 Mental Health Podcast For sponsored Brand interviews and sponsorship inquires please visit Partner With The Transform Your Mind Podcast | Myrna Young Life Coach

Novak Djokovic lost in the 1st round of a major for the first time since 2006, flailing physically against Mariano Navone in a 5-setter. Plus, Gill responds to the backlash after his Rafael Jodar US Open prediction. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/MONDAYMATCH Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee IG: https://www.instagram.com/gillgross_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gill.gross24/7 Tennis Community on Tribe: https://tribechat.com/gillTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/Gill_GrossThe Draw newsletter, your one-stop-shop for the best tennis content on the internet every week: https://www.thedraw.tennis/subscribeBecome a member to support the channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvERpLl9dXH09fuNdbyiLQQ/joinEvans Brothers Coffee Roasters, the Official Coffee Of Monday Match Analysis... use code GILLGROSS25 for 25% off your first order: https://evansbrotherscoffee.com/collections/coffeeAUDIO PODCAST FEEDSSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5c3VXnLDVVgLfZuGk3yxIF?si=AQy9oRlZTACoGr5XS3s_ygItunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-match-analysis/id1432259450?mt=2 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

"When it was time..."The Book of Genesis Series - In The Beginning, God https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FD-EKLAyvI&list=PLrgvg1IJfGEoNskcuggMJPDwYu1n9alpmPastor Nate ClarkeAugust 23, 2026Virginia's proposed Constitutional amendments on Abortion & Marriage - How to VOTE BIBLICALLY: https://youtu.be/Y8z8xTFsOn8How should Christians respond to wickedness in the world? https://youtu.be/2OJUIM9YRwASERMON NOTES:- Genesis 41:1-9- Genesis 41:14-16- Genesis 41:25-27- Genesis 41:33-36- Genesis 41:41-57- When it was time...- When it was time, Joseph was prepared- Genesis 41:16- Genesis 41:33-36- Genesis 41:48-49- 2 Timothy 4:2- Promotion isn't just a reward, it's a increase of responsibility- When it was time, Joseph changed his garment- Genesis 41:14- Genesis 41:42- The four garments of Joseph:     - Coat of many colors: Favor, identity      - Garment in Potiphar's house: character, integrity     - Garment in prison: faithfulness in suffering, quiet and hidden     - Fine linen: Authority, exaltation - Philippians 2:8-9- Isaiah 61:10- When it was time, Joseph was healed- Genesis 41:50-51- Philippians 3:13-14- Isaiah 43:18-19- Genesis 41:52- John 15:5- 1 Peter 5:10-11- Psalm 126:5-6- God's plan for redemption is moving forward unhindered.      - the details of the plan     - the timing of the plan     - the people of the plan- Proverbs 21:1- Genesis 41:57Oasis Church exists to Worship God, Equip the believers, and Reach the lost.We are led by Pastor Nate Clarke and are located in Mechanicsville outside Richmond in Central Virginia.STAY CONNECTEDInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/oasischurchva/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OasisChurchRVA/Website: https://oasischurch.online

Today is day 243 and we are studying A Rule of Prayer: Prayer. 243. How should you pray in times of suffering? I should pray trusting in the sufficiency of God's grace and in joyful assurance that “suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame.” (Romans 5:3–5; see also Job 23; Psalm 22; John 12:23–26; 2 Corinthians 1:3–5; 1 Peter 4:12–19) We will conclude today with the Collect for the Fourth Sunday of Epiphany found on page 602 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

In a world that often seems to be chaotically out of control, in a world of an endless cacophony of competing  voices, in a world that encourages us to do whatever we want, in a world that relentlessly encourages us to pursue our own interests and desires, how can we possibly even begin to "live well"? What does that mean? Is it pursuing personal peace and affluence? The perfect job? The perfect spouse? The right college? The right neighborhood? Our guest this week on the Profile, Dr. Alan Noble of Oklahoma Baptist University, has written a helpful little guide that answers these and other questions about what it means for Christians to live well. This is not a self-help book or a name-it-and-claim-it prosperity treatise, but an invitation to meditate upon and pursue the ancient virtues. Noble does not advocate that we are earning God's favor by pursuing the virtues. Rather, because we are made righteous in Christ, we have the freedom in Christ to pursue patience, wisdom, charity, love, courage, and resoluteness. The pursuit of virtue is not dry religious legalism, but an adventure, accomplished by and through the Holy Spirit. Come and see!From AlanNoble.comAlan Noble is Assistant Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University. Alan launched the group Public Faith with Michael Wear to offer an alternative evangelical political voice. He also joined The AND Campaign as an advisor, were he served for a number of years. Alan has written articles for Christian publications such as Modern Reformation, InTouch Magazine, and Christianity Today and for secular publications like VOX, Buzzfeed, and The Atlantic. He has been interviewed, quoted, or cited in The New York Times, The Washington Post, MTV News, MSNBC, The Guardian, Buzzfeed, Politico, Village Voice, Yahoo! News, ThinkProgress, The Blaze, WORLD Magazine, and Slate. And he has spoken at colleges, organizations, churches, and youth groups on a range of topics related to the church and culture. In 2023, Alan became a “fellow” at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. Free Watchman Profile articles. These profiles provide an overview of the person and ideas as well as a concise biblical response. NaturalismDeconstructionAtheismCarl Sagan's CosmosRichard DawkinsNihilismAdditional Resources:FREE: We are also offering a subscription to our 4-page bimonthly Profiles here: www.watchman.org/FreePROFILE NOTEBOOK: Order the complete collection of Watchman Fellowship Profiles (two volumes totalling over 700 pages -- from Astrology to Zen Buddhism) in either printed or PDF formats here: www.watchman.org/NotebookSUPPORT: Help us create more content like this. Make a tax-deductible donation here: www.watchman.org/GiveApologetics Profile is a ministry of Watchman Fellowship For more information, visit www.watchman.org © 2026 Watchman Fellowship, Inc.

Suffering is Temporary but Glory is Forever // 1 Peter (Part 9) // Ro Remedios by The Grace Church

The Ministry Of Suffering • 8-30-26 PM • Pastor Grant Garber

Why do we still struggle even when we sincerely want to change and trust God? In Romans 7–8, Paul reminds us that struggle is not evidence that grace has failed. When old patterns return, life overwhelms us, or we don't even know how to pray, the Spirit meets us in our weakness. God doesn't promise that we will never struggle. God promises that we will never struggle alone.Scripture: Romans 7:15–25; 8:18–39Series: This Is Grace: Paul's Letter to the Romans

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Suffering is real, but it is not ultimate. In this episode, Dave Jenkins reflects on the Christian's secure hope in the midst of trials, anxiety, spiritual warfare, and hardship. Through Lamentations 3:22–23 and Romans 8:18, listeners are reminded that God is faithful in every season, Christ is victorious, and the hope of believers rests in Him alone. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

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What happens when someone spends decades helping people navigate both financial challenges and life's deepest spiritual questions? In this episode of The Suffering Podcast, we sit down with Daniel Burrus—a husband, father of four, Enrolled Agent, ordained minister, author, and educator whose unique journey bridges the worlds of accounting, theology, and leadership. Daniel holds both a Master of Arts (MA) and a Master of Theology (ThM) and brings more than 23 years of experience in public and private accounting, along with 15 years serving as a pastor. Today, he works with Atlas CPAs & Advisors while also serving with Equipping Leaders International, where he helps train and equip under-resourced Christian leaders throughout Asia, Africa, and South America. Our conversation explores faith, suffering, leadership, purpose, and the timeless lessons found in the biblical story of Job. Daniel also shares insights from his book, Wisdom in Suffering: Lessons from Job, offering practical wisdom for anyone facing adversity or searching for hope in difficult seasons. When he isn't teaching, writing, or serving others, Daniel enjoys spending time with his family, reading, watching great movies, playing golf, and taking his Jeep Wrangler out with the top down. If you've ever wrestled with suffering, questioned God's purpose during hardship, or wanted to grow stronger through life's trials, this episode is for you. Connect with Daniel Burrus Website: https://www.danielburrus.org Book: Wisdom in Suffering: Lessons from Job Atlas CPAs & Advisors: https://www.atlascpas.com Equipping Leaders International: https://equippingleadersinternational.org   Find The Suffering Podcast The Suffering Podcast Website  The Suffering Podcast Instagram  Kevin Donaldson Instagram  Apple Podcast  Spotify Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 30th | Is This The End? | Matthew 24:29-31Jesus is coming again—and when He does, there will be no mistaking it.In this message, Pastor Matt Darby walks through Matthew 24 and Revelation 6–7 to show how the signs of the end point to one ultimate reality: the return of Jesus. Even in the midst of deception, war, famine, persecution, and suffering, Jesus remains sovereign, and God's purposes will be fulfilled.The story doesn't end in fear. It ends with God's redeemed people from every nation standing before the throne, worshiping the Lamb.Suffering has an expiration date. God's people will be rescued. Jesus will return. The question is: Will you be ready to stand before Him?

Coach Prime is not a football operation. He is a feeling franchise. Jason Whitlock on Deion Sanders selling aura as the win, self-confidence as faith, and criticism as sin. From Must Be the Money to Tim Ross and the legal dope dealer, the product is a congregation grabbing the gold chain. A 3-9 cannot kill an aura. Tickets fell after a 9-4. Real confidence trusts the Lord. Fake confidence has to flash. He does not need Colorado to win. He needs you near the king. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Coach Prime The Feeling Franchise 02:19 - Must Be The Money 03:18 - Fake Confidence vs Real Confidence 06:09 - Deion Says He Never Criticizes Others 09:45 - Vengeance With Scripture Overlay 11:16 - Idolatry and Criticism As Sin 13:03 - The Crack In The Franchise 16:13 - Confidence In Self vs Confidence In God 21:05 - Suffering vs Success 28:26 - Brand vs Leader: Misusing Christianity 31:24 - Breiden Fehoko On Meeting Deion 39:14 - Prediction For Colorado Season ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@thefehokoshow  https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyWalker1 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices