Podcasts about Suffering

Venture capital has powered companies like Facebook and TikTok—but what if that same urgency fueled America's defense and industrial base? Katherine Boyle, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and cofounder of the firm's American Dynamism practice, argues this is the biggest business opportunity of our time.In this conversation from The Shawn Ryan Show, Boyle discusses the rise of defense tech startups, why optimism drives her work, and how a new generation of engineers and founders is rethinking innovation and patriotism in America. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction 0:41 Patriotism, Optimism, and American Innovation4:27 Startups vs. Legacy Primes in Defense10:08 Venture Capital's Unique Incentives17:21 Katherine's Backstory: Family & Upbringing21:07 The Decline of Community & Family Pillars23:23 Polarization, Religion, and Social Fabric26:16 America's Birth Rate Crisis29:46 Cultural Shifts and the Family Structure42:01 Katherine's Path: Journalism to Venture Capital1:06:06 Breaking into Silicon Valley1:18:06 Investing in Defense: The Anduril Story1:37:37 The American Dynamism Movement2:04:27 Manufacturing, Space, and the Future of Defense2:14:06 Espionage, China, and National Security2:37:38 The Attack on the American Family2:48:29 Cultural Change, Suffering, and Purpose2:55:30 Closing Thoughts Resources: Find Katherine on X: https://x.com/KTmBoyleShawn Ryan Show Links YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/joinListen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=7abec4d61c324b24 Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.

In today's devotional, Dr. Michael A. Youssef explores the life of David to help us understand how to handle trials. If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon God's Provision for Your Every Need, Part 2: LISTEN NOW

The horrific school shooting in Minnesota is raising the veil on mental health and transgenderism. The largest Planned Parenthood clinic in Texas closed this week due to budget shortages.  And Friday is the global premiere of the Truth Rising documentary. Recommendations Truth Rising Segment 1 - The Tragedy of the Minnesota School Shooting Christian Post: ‘Pure evil': Christian leaders react to Minneapolis Catholic school shooting The World and Everything in It: August 29, 2025 Breakpoint: Worldviews and Tragedy Segment 2 - Planned Parenthood Clinics Closing Dozens of Planned Parenthood Clinics Closed in 2025 Christianity Today: The Biggest Planned Parenthood in the Country Is Closing Family of teenager who died by suicide alleges OpenAI's ChatGPT is to blame PEOPLE: College Student Speaks Out After AI Chatbot Allegedly Told Him to ‘Please Die': ‘I Freaked Out' Bill Maher Returned From Summer Break With AI On His Mind FORTUNE: ‘Godfather of AI' says tech companies should imbue AI models with ‘maternal instincts' to counter the technology's goal to ‘get more control' Civilization: The West and the Rest by Niall Ferguson Segment 3 - Truth Rising Documentary Release Truth Rising documentary updates The Truth Project WORLD: Truth rising and a call to renewal Breakpoint: Broadening Death and Cheapening Life: The Organ “Shortage” Submit a question to Breakpoint here! __________ Get digital access to the 2025 Colson Center National Conference at colsoncenter.org/august. Stay up to date on Truth Rising, premiering September 5, at truthrising.com/colson.

Walking with a suffering friend can be intimidating. Jani Ortlund says: your presence is what's most important. Supporting a suffering loved one involves clinging to God's promises, cultivating an empathetic heart, and relying on the Holy Spirit.

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Read OnlineHerod was the one who had John the Baptist arrested and bound in prison on account of Herodias, the wife of his brother Philip, whom he had married. John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother's wife.” Herodias harbored a grudge against him and wanted to kill him but was unable to do so. Mark 6:17–19The suffering and death of Saint John the Baptist greatly parallels the suffering and death of Jesus. They were cousins. John was one of the first to acknowledge the divine presence of our Lord when he leaped for joy in the womb of his mother during the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth. John lived a holy and simple life, embracing His mission to prepare the way for the Lord. He was the last and greatest of the Old Testament prophets. Of him, Jesus said that there was no one born of woman who was greater than John. For these reasons, we should not be the least bit surprised that John's suffering and death parallelled and prefigured the death of the Savior of the World.Herod was fearful of John, believing him to be a holy man of God. He imprisoned him with a certain regret, knowing that he was innocent. Similarly, before Pilate condemned Jesus to death, he found Him not guilty of any crime. Pilate knew Jesus was innocent but allowed fear to direct his choice to condemn our Lord.John was ultimately killed because of the hatred and plotting of Herodias, the unlawful wife of Herod. It was Herodias' anger that became a weapon, forcing Herod to put John to death. Similarly, it was the jealousy and anger of the religious leaders at that time that instigated and drove the death of Jesus. Pilate, like Herod, was at first unwilling to condemn our Lord. But the relentless hatred of the scribes and Pharisees compelled Pilate to condemn Jesus, just as it was Herodias' hatred that compelled Herod to kill John.After John's death, some of his disciples came to carry his body away for burial. This was permitted by Herod, perhaps because of his feelings of guilt. So also with our Lord, Pilate permitted some disciples and the holy women to carry Jesus' dead body to the tomb for burial.In the end, the good fruit of Jesus' death infinitely overshadowed the crime that was committed against Him. So also with John. We can be certain that, as a martyr, the blood he shed as a witness to Christ bore spiritual fruit that surpassed all he had done in his public ministry. Each of us is called to imitate our Lord and, therefore, should also take inspiration from Saint John the Baptist. They both were innocent but suffered greatly. They both spoke the truth, despite the hatred of some. They both gave their lives, in accord with the Father's plan. Jesus was John's Savior; John was but a precursor and servant of our Lord. Reflect, today, upon the invitation God has given to you to imitate the life of John the Baptist by uniting yourself to his Lord. The first form of imitation will take place when you commit yourself to the proclamation of the truth in accord with your mission. What mission has God given to you? How is He calling you to proclaim the Gospel with courage, strength, determination and fidelity to the end? Reflect, also, upon the injustice inflicted first upon John and then upon our Lord. As you do, try to look at any injustice you have received in life in the light of John's and Jesus' lives. They did not run away from injustice. They embraced it as a sacrifice and offered it to the Father in Heaven. Jesus' Sacrifice brought forth the Salvation of the World; John's was but a sharing in that glorious offering. Make your offering with them, and do not hesitate to do so with deep love and trust in the Father's plan. Most glorious Lord, You invited Saint John the Baptist to prepare the way for Your coming and Your death. He gave his life as a martyr, and this sacrifice bore an abundance of good fruit. Please give me the grace to walk in his footsteps by faithfully fulfilling my mission in life with courage and strength. May I never waver in the face of injustice so that I can embrace it and make it my spiritual offering to You. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image via Adobe StockSource of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

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All this week we're looking at some four-hundred year old guidance and advice from the Puritan writer, Thomas Brooks. Specifically, Brooks has listed five remedies to the enemy of the soul's  strategy to get us to see following Jesus as a dangerous, losing, and suffering-filled way of life. Brooks offers great insights for us to share with our kids as they face opposition in this world. Today, Brooks tells us to always remember that difficulties and troubles in this world are actually a way that God grows us in our faith. Specifically, Brooks writes these words: “God knows how to deliver us from troubles by troubles, from afflictions by afflictions, and from dangers by dangers. In my own life I've seen this to be true. Sometimes God saves us from ourselves and our foolishness through times of difficulty. While these times have been hard, I would not, in hindsight, trade them for anything. God's curriculum for our growth and flourishing often-times comes through difficulty.

In part two of the series on the Church, Greg delves deeper into Catholic teachings from the Catechism, emphasizing the Church as both visible and invisible, human and divine. He explores the three-fold nature—the Church Militant on earth, Suffering in purgatory, and Triumphant in heaven—with direct quotes from CCC 954 and insights from Doctors like Aquinas and Augustine on their interconnected unity through the Communion of Saints. Addressing Protestant listeners, Greg explains the Catechism's affirming view of other denominations as in imperfect communion through baptism, while calling for greater ecumenical unity. This episode invites seekers to reconsider the Church not as a mere institution but as Christ's enduring, mystical body spanning time and eternity. Support this ministry so more people can consider Catholicism! Website: https://www.consideringcatholicism.com/ Email: consideringcatholicism@gmail.com

Pastor Natalie reminds us that Jesus, our great High Priest, fully understands our weaknesses, was tempted yet without sin, and invites us to approach God's throne with confidence to receive mercy and grace. She points to Jesus' honest, surrendered prayers as our model in seasons of pain.

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Why do we believe a good life is a life without pain? This episode challenges our deepest assumptions about happiness and hardship. We're diving into the philosophical goldmine that is the value of suffering—not to glorify pain, but to understand its incredible power to forge growth, wisdom, and meaning. From the ancient Stoics to modern psychology, we'll explore how embracing life's inevitable challenges can transform us, deepen our connections, and turn our scars into a source of incredible strength. Get ready to rethink everything you thought you knew about your own struggles. To unlock full access to all our episodes, consider becoming a premium subscriber on Apple Podcasts or Patreon. And don't forget to visit englishpluspodcast.com for even more content, including articles, in-depth studies, and our brand-new audio series and courses now available in our Patreon Shop!

Today, don't settle for just being acquainted with God, get to know him. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

All this week we're looking at some four-hundred year old guidance and advice from the Puritan writer, Thomas Brooks. Specifically, Brooks has listed five remedies to the enemy of the soul's  strategy to get us to see following Jesus as a dangerous, losing, and suffering-filled way of life. Brooks offers great insights for us to share with our kids as they face opposition in this world. Today, Brooks tells us to remember that all of the troubles and dangers we will face as followers of Jesus are only temporal and momentary. And, we must also remember that if we waver and walk away from faith because of these troubles and dangers, we open ourselves up to a host of other temporal, spiritual, and eternal dangers. In other words, following Jesus will result in contempt and opposition from others while we are on this earth. But choosing to please men rather than God will result in our loss of our relationship with God. We must always remember that faithfulness to God is our calling. 

Why does the Western church struggle to talk about grief, loss, and suffering? Pastor Karl Fay joins Tim Ahlman for a raw and inspiring conversation about faith, art, and the power of walking through brokenness instead of avoiding it.Karl—an artist, husband, dad, and senior pastor at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church—opens up about:- Why Western Christians often ignore death and suffering- How grief and melancholy shape authentic faith- The surprising ways art can give us language for pain and hope- Why Jesus Himself should be seen as an artist who transforms suffering into beautyThis episode will challenge your view of grief, faith, and creativity—and may just change how you see the role of art in the church.Support the showWatch Us On Youtube!

We continue our journey through the letter of Colossians discussing the suffering of Paul and the mystery of the gospel.

Fr. Mike walks us through the fall of Jerusalem, and the intense lament of Jeremiah as he watches the people of Israel fall into captivity. He also introduces us to the Prophet Daniel, and his incredible gift of discerning dreams and proclaiming God's Word. Today's readings are Jeremiah 20-21, Daniel 1-2, and Proverbs 15:25-28. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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 This episode is brought to you by Fatty15, Audible and Comrad Socks. Today we welcome spiritual teacher and mental health researcher Ishan Shivanand as he shares powerful wisdom from his new book The Practice of Immortality. Raised in a monastery in India, Ishan bridges ancient yogic science with modern mental health research. He reveals how practices like breathwork, mindfulness, and daily gratitude can help you overcome distractions, build resilience, and live with peace—without giving up the modern life you love. We also explore what true immortality means, why fear, competitiveness, and anger are the root causes of modern suffering, and how meditation can transform your relationship with yourself and the world. Follow Ishan @ishan.shivanand Follow Chase @chase_chewning ----- In this episode we discuss... (00:00) The Practice of Immortality Through Meditation (15:19) Exploring Immortality Through Self-Awareness (24:38) Embracing Fear as a Tool (34:28) Mastering Fear Through Breath Awareness (42:06) Balancing Creation and Dematerialization (52:10) Navigating Anger and Reality Shifts (59:19) Rediscovering Ancient Wisdom Through Inner Peace (01:14:36) Unlocking Life's Lessons Through Yoga ----- Episode resources: Save an additional 15% on the 90-day starter kit of C15:0 at https://www.Fatty15.com/everforward  FREE 30-day trial (free audiobook) at https://www.AudibleTrial.com/everforward  Save 15% on gradual compression socks with code CHASEC15 at https://www.ComradSocks.com  Watch and subscribe on YouTube Learn more at IshanShivanand.com If you're curious about meditation, struggling with stress, or simply seeking more balance, mindset, stress relief, meaning nd purpose in your life then this conversation offers timeless tools to elevate your mind, body, and spirit.

**There is mature subject matter in this epsiode. Parents, please note that before listening around your kiddos! Suffering is a universal part of the human experience, but for Christians, it often comes with a unique set of painful questions: Where is God in this? Why would a good God allow this to happen? How can I possibly trust Him when my heart is breaking? In this deeply personal episode of the "Faith Every Day" series, I sit down with my own pastor, Andy, to talk through these difficult questions. This isn't a conversation with easy answers or simple platitudes. Instead, we're exploring what it really looks like to cling to God in the middle of a hard season, how our suffering can actually be used to deepen our faith, and where we can find unshakeable hope in Scripture when everything else feels like it's falling apart. If you are walking through a valley right now, or you love someone who is, my prayer is that this conversation will be a gentle, grace-filled encouragement for your soul. Resources Mentioned Streams in the Desert A Sacred Sorrow Connect with Eva

The recovery journey is not just about yourself, but also about making ripples to change other people's lives for the better. Tim Westbrook sits down with Matthew Handy, who shares how he is paying forward as a recovery leader after everything he went through. Breaking down his philosophy of “debt of recovery,” he explains how he used his first-hand experience with addiction treatments to build the vision and practices of his very own Handy Treatment Centers and Harmony Grove Behavioral Health. Matthew also discusses why suffering has its own share of benefits, the role of pain in achieving lasting transformation, and why there is still enlightenment to be found in relapses.

If you've been feeling stuck lately or every conversation or thing around you just feels hard, we're going to talk about it today. Ann Voskamp going to help us figure out how to find some gifts in the middle of suffering as we answer the question, “What are the gifts of summer I should take into the fall?” Go grab a copy of her 40-Day devotional Loved to Life and join me on Sept 10th (or sooner!). And also if you have never read One Thousand Gifts, I highly recommend getting a copy of that too! If you're following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we switched the date of this episode around, and we're skipping ahead to page 91. As always, the guidebook is available for you at anniefdowns.com/seasons. Find the show notes here . . . . . In September, we're reading the Gospels together over on the Let's Read the Gospels podcast and we're using the Chronological Bible. So if hearing Ann talking about going through John chronologically sparked interest in you, we'd love for you to join us! We'll start reading that version on September 1, so make sure you're subscribed! . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, I think you'd also these: Winter Never Gets the Final Word; Spring is Coming with Ellie Holcomb- Episode 968 Hope In the Valley of Grief and Suffering with Mattie Jackson- Episode 961 . . . . . Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify App, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Our friends get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. WayFair: Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. AG1: Go to drinkAG1.com/soundsfun my friends will get a FREE Welcome Kit worth $76 when you subscribe, including 5 AG1 Travel Packs, a shaker, canister, and scoop! NIV Application Bible: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting faithgateway.com/NIVAB and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/soundsfun.  Thrive Market: Head over to ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. Helix Sleep: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The essence of yogic teachings is that the universe is a single field of consciousness vibrating at different rates, manifesting as everything from physical matter to thoughts and emotions. At the human level, consciousness is the unchanging witness of our thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences. Our sense of freedom is lost when we identify with what we are conscious of instead of consciousness itself. Suffering is created when we develop a false concept of self and try to make the outside world match this concept. Spirituality is not about controlling life to match our concepts but about freeing ourselves from them so consciousness can rest in its true nature, which is one of unconditional joy and peace. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2025 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.

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Pastor Whit continues our teaching series, Hearers & Doers.

Dr. Noel Rousseau and Trevor Jones have combined forces to form a partnership whose sole focus is to help you beat the Yips. Both Trevor and Noel are PGA Golf Professionals and they bring their coaching/teaching insight and their extensive research into the Yips to the #OntheMark show. Suffering from the Yips is an awful malady and shockingly about 50% of the world's golfing population suffer from, or have suffered from the Yips.  Hence the urgency in Trevor and Noel's work and they share tips, tricks and thoughts to help you back to golf freedom.  They discuss: The Yips - What, How and Why? The fact that having the Yips is no longer a death penalty for golfers Solving the problem with more than just technical solutions Neuroscientific influences in the Yips The differences between the Yips in Putting and Chipping Contrasting and dealing with Type 1 and Type 2 Yips  FOPO - Fear of Other People's Opinions Exposure Therapy for success, and  Diffusion exercises and skills to compose the mind. Trevor also highlights the two ways a golfer will deal with the yips - the B.A.D. Way (Blind Spots, Avoidance and Distraction)  and the A.C.E. Way (Acknowledge, Compose and Engage). This podcast is also available for viewing on YouTube.  Search and subscribe to Mark Immelman.

It's a pleasure to share a conversation with Ani Lodro Palmo, an ordained Tibetan Buddhist nun and Director of the Vajra Vidya Monastery in Crestone, Colorado; and a spiritual teacher and author with more than three decades of monastic experience. Ani has devoted her life to spiritual practice and shares her understanding of the Dharma as an author of the books, All That Appears & Exists: The Buddha's Teachings to Awaken the Heart and Turn Suffering Into Joy and her most recent, The End of Suffering: Finding Love, Self-Compassion, and Awakening in a Chaotic World. As a recognized teacher of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and meditation, Ani Lodro's insights are deeply rooted in the unbroken lineage of Buddhist wisdom, through the Karma Kagyu lineage of The Venerable Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche. Although Ani has decades of monastic experience within Tibetan Buddhism, she teaches how the frustrations and dissatisfaction of our everyday lives can be understood and transcended through wisdom and compassion. She writes and speaks in an accessible way, with the gentle encouragement of a friend that is helpful to both new seekers and seasoned practitioners alike. Her teachings are available through retreats, online sessions, and publications. In the conversation we talked about a wide range things, including: How we tend to misunderstanding what suffering is. Gurus and reincarnation as a part of Tibetan Buddhism, but not a necessary part. The Four Noble Truths as a path to awakening. Taking the mystique from karma, as Ani writes: "transforming [it] from an enigmatic doctrine into a practical guide for conscious existence…. rooted in intention and behavior." Her teaching of the "7 Simple Truths to End Suffering": (1) Thoughts are nothing, they are no things; (2) Labels and thoughts create our reality; (3) When we look for our thoughts, they aren't there; (4) Your beliefs are not truth; (5) Dropping attachments is the fastest way to end suffering; (6)You can't focus on helping others and be miserable at the same time; (7) You don't need your mind (as much as you think). ... And much more. I know you will enjoy Ani Lodro's easy and relatable style of teaching and be inspired by what she has to say.   Learn more about Ani Lodro Palmo: https://www.anilodroretreats.com/   Vajra Vidya Monsastery: https://vajravidya.com/   Buy her books The End of Suffering:  The End of Suffering All That Appears & Exists: All That Appears & Exists Journey Into Peace: Timeless Tales of Zen Buddhism: Journey Into Peace   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@anilodroretreats     Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits, including a membership community, a virtual sangha, and a subscription to my Everyday Buddhism Substack:https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism     Check out my Substack for ongoing chapter releases of my new serial book, Living Life As It Is and the podcast, Words From My Teachers: https://wendyshinyohaylett.substack.com/   If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations   Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism   Support the podcast and show your support through the purchase of Everyday Buddhism merch: https://www.zazzle.com/store/everyday_buddhism   NOTE: Free shipping on ALL (unlimited) items (Everyday Buddhism merch or gifts from other stores) if you join Zazzle Plus for $19.95/year: https://www.zazzle.com/zazzleplus

Got a question? Let us know!This week on Made For Mondays we wrestle with what it means to trust Jesus when life doesn't turn out how we hoped. From everyday inconveniences to seasons of suffering, we talk about the tension between faith and disappointment, why resurrection always comes through the cross, and how inviting others into our pain can bring healing and hope.Whether you're asking big questions about faith or just need encouragement in a hard season, this conversation is for you.

We often view difficulty and suffering as a punishment or consequence from God, but as Isaac Benelli shares, these aren't things that push us away from God but that can actually draw us closer to Him.

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This message is from our "Ecclesiastes" series.In the book of Ecclesiastes, Solomon sets out to discover if “life under the sun” is truly worth living.  He goes on a journey throughout the book and finds himself originally declaring that everything under the sun is meaningless. Solomon is overwhelmed with the truth that death is coming for every person, and that nothing worked for, earned, or pursued seems to have any lasting value.  It's not until Solomon starts focusing on things “beyond the sun” that he recognizes life's true meaning and purpose. He ultimately discovers that the whole purpose of man is to enjoy life and all its blessings, to live by faith, and to prepare for eternity by fearing God and keeping his commandments. Crosspoint City is one church in multiple locations and we exist to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://mycpcc.com/giveSTAY CONNECTED:Facebook: https://mycpcc.com/facebookInstagram: https://mycpcc.com/instagramTiktok: https://mycpcc.com/tiktok

It's okay to ask God to take away our trials. But in our waiting, we can also ask him to give us what we need to be faithful and fruitful in our trials. This is the wisdom from above, and it is available to all who ask. 

Pastor Seth continues our teaching series, Hearers & Doers.

Pastor Rob Hall kicks off our Year of Prayer with a message on how to pray when you're going through suffering or storms.Rob HallAugust 24, 2025Passage: The Book of JobSeries: Year of Prayer - The God Who Hearswww.newnorth.church

Almost four hundred years ago, the Puritan writer Thomas Brooks wrote a book about the strategies Satan uses to derail us from Christian growth. I've found his words to be very timely for life in today's world. One devilish strategy that I consistently see in my own life and in the lives of kids is the tendency to be convinced that following Jesus is way too dangerous, risky, and filled with the promise of suffering. Brooks then goes on to list five remedies to this strategy of Satan. I want to share one of these remedies with you each day this week. And, I want to challenge you to teach these remedies to your kids. The first remedy is this: remember that God has promised that even though you will encounter troubles and difficulties in this world, those troubles and difficulties will not harm you. God is with us. He looks on us with favor. We are in union with Him. And, he's promised that no one and nothing can take these things away because our souls are secure in our Father's hands.

Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary TimeJerusalem is understood as a spiritual reference to pain, suffering, sorrow, and death. These are all realities people attempt to avoid at all costs. Jesus, having freely taken up His own cross, teaches us that power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore, strive to enter through the narrow gate.Scripture Readings August 24, 2025Isaiah 66:18-21Psalm 117:1, 2Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13Luke 13:22-30

Fr. Mike focuses on the concept of being rich in love instead of rich in wealth today, as we read about the heart of a mother and father in our verse from Proverbs. He also emphasizes the presence of sacrificial love in the vocation of marriage and family through God's decision to keep Jeremiah single, saving him from more suffering. Today's readings are Jeremiah 16-17, Ezekiel 45-46, and Proverbs 15:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Sometimes the greatest battles we face are with the voices in our own heads—and those voices are lying. Drawing from Philippians 3, I expose the cycle of shame, striving, and comparison that keeps believers stuck, and show how true righteousness releases boldness and clarity. If you've been trying to earn what God already gave you in Christ, this message is your reset.

Send us a textLets talk about the origin of true Suffering and have a honest and open discussion about Jesus Christ.  If we think back to the genesis of the show, who would you pick to show what true Suffering embodies and the overcoming of that to be reborn.  There are none other that can be thought of other than Jesus Christ. On this episode we talk about what it took for this man to become divine and enter into Legendary status by enduring the ultimate suffering.  Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramTom Flynn InstagramApple PodcastSpotifyYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Clinton Manley | When our dreams lie shattered at our feet, how easy it can be to let hope and happiness die with them. But Habakkuk shows us a better way.

The Grave and the Glory | John 11:28-37 | Jon Benzinger Watch on YouTube

Homily given at St. Thomas à Becket on the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (August 24, 2025).

Hana Menghisteab is back on VOM Radio this week in a follow-up conversation after sharing with us on the 20th anniversary of her father's arrest in Eritrea. This week, Hana shares how that interview—really the first time she'd spoken publicly about her father and her family's suffering—was painful, but also how God used it to open a door for healing in her life. Before his arrest in 2004, Dr. Tecleab Menghisteab was a medical doctor and a leader in the Eritrean Orthodox Church. He is one of more than 300 Christians currently in prison in Eritrea. Hana was six years old when her father was arrested. Hana will tell how growing up without her father left her wounded in many areas of her life. However, Hana says, “God does not waste pain; He doesn't waste the years of tears.” Instead, the Lord uses suffering to display His glory. Hana says her interview last year opened wounds she'd wanted to keep covered up. “God forced me to reopen them and partake in my father's suffering,” she says. She'll tell how the Lord has allowed her to surrender her wounds to Him and encouraged her to be bold in sharing her story with others. She'll also share how an internship at VOM impacted her understanding of suffering and how God works through it. Hearing and reading stories of sisters and brothers also afflicted with suffering for their faith has shown Hana the beauty of those scars, even amidst the pain. Listen to Hana's previous visit with VOM Radio. There are a few seats remaining at VOM's From the Field 2025 National Conference. The conference will take place in Bartlesville, Oklahoma September 25-27. Attendees will hear from persecuted Christians—including several former VOM Radio guests—during the conference. Learn more and register online today.

On a new edition of Weekend Conversations on ⁠⁠⁠The Elevate Podcast⁠⁠⁠, host Robert Glazer and producer Mick Sloan the concept of Breakup Dissonance, a phenomenon where when a leader has an employee they like who is underperforming, they will unconsciously start devaluing the relationship to make the hard decision to part ways less painful. Robert and Mick dig into why this approach is so harmful and talk more broadly about cognitive dissonance, a fallacy found in all areas of life and leadership. ⁠⁠⁠Friday Forward - Breakup Dissonance (#498)⁠⁠ Thank you to the sponsors of The Elevate Podcast Shopify: ⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Indeed: ⁠⁠⁠indeed.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Found: ⁠⁠⁠found.com/elevate⁠⁠⁠ Fabric: ⁠⁠⁠meetfabric.com/elevate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The highest form of self compassion (is seeing there's no self in the first place).   Caverly Morgan is a meditation teacher who blends the original spirit of Zen with a modern nondual approach, drawing from her eight years of training in a silent Zen monastery. She's authored two books—The Heart of Who We Are: Realizing Freedom Together and A Kids Book About Mindfulness. Caverly is also the Founder and Lead Contemplative of two nonprofits—Peace in Schools, creating the first U.S. semester-long credited mindfulness course in high schools, and Realizing Freedom Together, dedicated to making practices that lead to liberation for all, accessible to all. Learn more at caverlymorgan.org In this episode we talk about: How to move past a constricted view of the self  Relative vs absolute truth  Joseph Goldstein tips on getting a glimpse of no self  The perks of meat and potato dharma  More practices to help supercharge our practice How love and self-compassion factor into all of this Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  Website: Things Caverly wished she said to Dan Harris  A Practice: Fleshing Out Our Conditioning Prompts:  In order to be loved, I need to . . . During times of conflict, I should . . . My parents always taught me that . . . I deserve . . . I'll be comfortable when . . . I'll be happy when . . . I know I should avoid . . . If only . . . Other people would be happy if I . . . It's best not to . . . I'm usually afraid of . . . To feel successful I need to . . . The thing I should most watch out for is . . . I never seem to be able to . . . On Sunday, September 21st from 1-5pm ET, join Dan and Leslie Booker at the New York Insight Meditation Center in NYC as they lead a workshop titled, "Heavily Meditated – The Dharma of Depression + Anxiety." This event is both in-person and online. Sign up here!    Get ready for another Meditation Party at Omega Institute! This in-person workshop brings together Dan with his friends and meditation teachers, Sebene Selassie, Jeff Warren, and for the first time, Ofosu Jones-Quartey. The event runs October 24th-26th. Sign up and learn more at eomega.org/workshops/meditation-party-2025. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/10HappierwithDanHarris   SPONSORS:  Leesa Go to leesa.com for 30% off mattresses, plus get an extra $50 off with the promo code “happier”.  StitchFix  Get started today at stitchfix.com/happier to get $20 off your first order, and they'll waive your styling fee.