Podcasts about Suffering

What do you do when you've kept your covenants, guarded your heart, served the poor, and lived with absolute integrity—yet your whole world collapses anyway? In this complete, deep-dive masterclass on the Book of Job, we trace the entire arc of human suffering, theological wrestling, and divine revelation, discovering how a man sitting in ashes moved from raw questioning to the ultimate witness: "I know that my Redeemer liveth." Summary of the Video: This comprehensive guide walks step-by-step through the 42 chapters of the Book of Job. We begin in the pre-mortal council, exploring why God allows the "hedge" of protection to be lowered and why "divine restraint" is an act of love designed to build spiritual muscle. We analyze the four crushing waves of loss that wiped out Job's wealth, health, and ten children, offering a compassionate look at Job's grief and the silent ministry of his three friends. We then unpack the core conflict: the breakdown of "Retribution Theology" (the false idea that sin always equals suffering). We follow the three rounds of intense debate between Job and his accusers, exploring Job's desperate plea for a "Daysman" (Mediator) and his prophetic shadows of Jesus Christ. Finally, we study Job's final oath of innocence, Elihu's breakthrough teaching on the refining purpose of trials, God's breathtaking 59 questions out of the whirlwind, and the profound lessons of Job 42—where intercessory forgiveness for his friends unlocked a double restoration of everything he had lost. Key Doctrinal Insights Included: The Hedged Life & Divine Restraint (Job 1–2): Why God permits trials and how agency requires a space for opposition. The Trap of the Prosperity Gospel (Job 4–27): Why assuming suffering is always caused by personal sin leads to self-righteousness and spiritual collapse. Job as a Type of Christ (Job 16–19): How Job's unearned agony, betrayal, and crying blood prefigure the Garden of Gethsemane and Calvary. The Search for the "Daysman" (Job 9 & 19): The Old Testament promise of Jesus Christ as our Advocate and Redeemer. The Refining Purpose of Pain (Job 32–37): Elihu's perspective that suffering is a divine classroom to purge pride. Hearing vs. Seeing God (Job 42): How trials convert secondhand theology into firsthand, face-to-face relationship with the Divine. The Lesson of the Book of Job: You don't need a line-by-line explanation for every trial in your life as long as you know the God who holds you in His hands. When you stop demanding explanations and start seeking His presence, your crucible becomes your sanctuary. Call-to-Action: Have you ever experienced a season where God felt silent, but looking back, you realized He was refining your faith into pure gold? How has the Book of Job changed your perspective on personal trials? Share your thoughts and testimonies in the comments below! Like and Subscribe for more deep-dive scripture study! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 2:16 Theodicy & the Book of Job 14:32 Perfect Job 21:31 Satan's Plan 33:26 Job's Trials & Testimony 50:11 Physical Suffering & Spiritual Doubt 1:01:39 Friends' Company & Job's Lament 1:16:05 Assuming that Suffering Equals Sin (Eliphaz Round 1) 1:27:16 Job's Self-Defense 1:42:41 Justifying the Lord (Bildad Round 1) 2:01:59 Revealing & Reasoning with God (Zophar Round 1) 2:16:38 Death & Resurrection 2:21:52 Job as Mortal Side of Jesus (Eliphaz Round 2) 2:41:46 Job's Testimony (Bildad Round 2) 2:53:59 Wickedness Never was Happiness (Zophar Round 2) 3:01:44 Accusations & Demanding a Day in Court (Eliphaz Round 3) 3:12:13 Innocence or Holiness (Bildad Round 3) 3:22:49 Wisdom & Worthiness 3:36:37 Job's Closing Argument 3:44:31 Elihu Speaks Up 3:53:25 God is Good and Can Be Trusted 4:17:27 God Reveals Himself 4:30:49 Job Repents & Reviews the Lessons Learned 4:47:56 A Double Portion 4:57:12 Conclusion - The Lesson of Job

Suffering arises when consciousness becomes distracted by experiences, identifies with them, and forms the personal mind filled with preferences, fears, and attachments. Spiritual growth comes not from stopping thoughts but from developing witness consciousness and learning to allow life’s experiences to pass through without resistance or clinging. The practical spiritual path is to continually practice “I can handle it,” while relaxing and releasing our reactions until we rediscover ourselves as awareness itself, rather than the collection of experiences we have accumulated. © Sounds True Inc. Episodes: © 2026 Michael A. Singer. All Rights Reserved.

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2 Timothy 2:8-14 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss why Timothy had no need to be ashamed and why we have no need to either.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=26476The 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/ 

On today's episode, Johnnette Williams gives a short teaching on suffering! Listeners call in sharing their experiences and how they were able to find blessings among the darkness.

In this beautiful and intimate conversation, Amoda Maa explores the quietness at the center of being and the deeper realization that true peace is not the absence of movement, emotion, or difficulty. Beginning with her recent writing on the quiet radiance of presence, Amoda speaks about the ways resistance, craving, avoidance, and the inner argument with life sustain the sense of a separate self. Quietness is not something we create or force. It is revealed when this inner movement begins to soften. The conversation then opens into a more personal exploration of Amoda's own awakening. She speaks about the period in which suffering became unhooked from the circumstances of her life, leading to the deeper question: What is the nature of suffering itself? Through this inquiry, she began to see the subtle movement of craving and aversion and the way the self becomes identified with inner states. Eventually, in what she describes as an "absolute stop," the familiar center of self fell away. Amoda and Kavi explore how awakening is not necessarily dramatic or extraordinary. At its heart, it is quiet. The movement of life continues, but something essential remains untouched. This is a tender conversation about suffering, surrender, direct realization, causeless joy, and the quiet radiance that shines when the self is no longer at the center.

When Suffering Seems To Be Winning, Wed. Aug 12, 2026 by Bible Baptist Church - Brookings, SD

Zohran Mamdani's NYC is offering free government childcare on August 16th — four hours, five boroughs, kids 6–13, dinner included. They call it Parents' Night Out. Scripture calls parenting a charge you don't outsource to City Hall. Jason Whitlock and Chad Jackson break down why the state is not your babysitter, and why free pizza is a soft door to hard indoctrination. The government was built to get out of parents' way — not replace them. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 The City's "Parents Night Out" Program 01:00 Biblical Perspective on Parenting vs. the State 02:31 The State as a "Soft Parent" and Its Dangers 03:27 Alternatives to Government Childcare 05:05 Christian Tradition vs. State Intervention in Child Rearing 07:08 Grooming Children and Parents to Trust the State 10:03 The Impact of Institutions on Children's Development 14:52 The Mentality of Reparations and Government Dependence 21:38 Why Black Culture Has a Short-Term Mentality 24:50 Re-evaluating Suffering in Black History 35:42 Undermining Hard Work and Traditional Values ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch  https://x.com/SteveKim323 https://www.youtube.com/@ChadOJackson  ➢ 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

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Head to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:04:55 - The 15 Games Greg Played On Vacation00:05:59 - Marvel's Midnight Suns00:19:11 - Dead Stop00:22:11 - Ads00:23:08 - Hermit and Pig00:26:58 - Swan Song00:28:26 - Wax Heads00:30:40 - Finding Polka00:33:10 - Lunarium00:34:30 - Diablo IV00:35:39 - Diablo II00:36:37 - Verho00:37:51 - Sovereign00:39:11 - Lost Records00:39:31 - Tainted Grail00:40:45 - Demeo x D&D00:42:16 - The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Head to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:04:55 - The 15 Games Greg Played On Vacation00:05:59 - Marvel's Midnight Suns00:19:11 - Dead Stop00:22:11 - Ads00:23:08 - Hermit and Pig00:26:58 - Swan Song00:28:26 - Wax Heads00:30:40 - Finding Polka00:33:10 - Lunarium00:34:30 - Diablo IV00:35:39 - Diablo II00:36:37 - Verho00:37:51 - Sovereign00:39:11 - Lost Records00:39:31 - Tainted Grail00:40:45 - Demeo x D&D00:42:16 - The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why does God allow suffering? Why do faithful Christians endure trials, persecution, and heartbreak?Today Gary begins an in-depth study of 2 Corinthians, one of Paul's most personal letters. Paul opens the epistle by repeatedly emphasizing one central theme: God is the God of all comfort.

Fr. Mauritius Wilde reflects on St. Benedict's wisdom concerning suffering and how bringing our crosses into relationship with Christ can lead to healing, spiritual growth, and deeper union with God. The post HR 19 – On Suffering – The Holy Rule of St. Benedict with Fr. Mauritius Wilde O.S.B – Discerning Hearts Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

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Head to http://kindafunny.com/porty to grab the limited edition Portillo plushie! Thank you for the support! Run of Show - 00:00:00 - Start00:04:55 - The 15 Games Greg Played On Vacation00:05:59 - Marvel's Midnight Suns00:19:11 - Dead Stop00:22:11 - Ads00:23:08 - Hermit and Pig00:26:58 - Swan Song00:28:26 - Wax Heads00:30:40 - Finding Polka00:33:10 - Lunarium00:34:30 - Diablo IV00:35:39 - Diablo II00:36:37 - Verho00:37:51 - Sovereign00:39:11 - Lost Records00:39:31 - Tainted Grail00:40:45 - Demeo x D&D00:42:16 - The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Lencioni joins Rita Springer to unpack the life-changing concept of Working Genius, discovering the two kinds of work God uniquely designed you to love.Together they explore burnout, calling, church leadership, parenting and why so many Christians feel like frauds when they're simply working outside their God-given design. If you've ever wondered why some work energizes you and other work drains you, this conversation is for you.00:00 Intro00:59 Rita's Unexpected Catholic Leadership Gathering03:56 Pat's Vision for Christian Unity06:46 Why Unity in the Church Matters10:28 The New Divide Among Christians14:16 Sponsor – Amazing Kids Curriculum15:12 Performance vs. Authentic Faith17:17 Why Young People Are Returning to Catholicism22:17 The Working Genius Explained29:06 The Six Types of Working Genius34:15 Putting People in the Right Roles40:16 Burnout in Church Leadership45:40 Helping Young People Find Their Calling57:15 Discovering Your "Burning"59:40 Gifts vs. Virtues01:04:23 Healthy Churches & Faithful Leadership01:05:31 The Future of Church Unity01:06:18 Surrender, Suffering & Spiritual Growth01:12:39 Where to Learn More About Working GeniusIf you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b...

On this episode of This vs. That, we talk with Karrie Hahn about the difference between miserable comforters and godly comforters in chronic suffering. Drawing from her book, Limping Heavenward, Carrie helps us consider how well-intentioned words, spiritual soundbites, avoidance, and neglect can add weight to those who are already suffering. We explore why true comfort requires humility, compassion, presence, and a willingness to listen before we speak. Together, we reflect on how the gospel shapes the way we come alongside those who are enduring long-term pain, offering not quick fixes or tidy answers, but faithful presence, practical help, and hope in Christ.-----For more information about Anchored Virtual, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredvirtual.com

PushingUpRoses and Special Boy Matt Aukamp overcome clicking bugs and sadness to bring you this absolute grab-bag of an episode! We talk about games! We talk about movies! We talk about palette knives! We answer emails! We rank games! Come have fun with us in this mp3 file.Games Mentioned: The Mermaid Mask Pokémon Scarlet Fields of Mistria Rainbow Billy and the Curse of the Leviathan The Life and Suffering of Sir Bronte King's Quest/Space Quest Jazz & Faust Dark Coolman Dark Earth The Chzos Mythos; Siberia; Grey Matter; Samarost; The Longest Journey; Enclosure; Ben Jordan: Paranormal Investigator; Apprentice; Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney; Danganronpa; The Walking Dead; Firewatch; Broken Age; The Cave; Life is Strange; Braid; World of Goo; Hollow Knight; Shovel Knight Loom Crushed in Time Citizen Sleeper Gilbert Goodmate and the something of Phungoria David Slade Mysteries: Case Files Krystopia: A Puzzle Journey Spy Fox 2: Some Assembly Required The Shattering Midnight Scenes: A Safe PlaceEmail us! mattandroses@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/fPv7hRgTeVFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/saveyourgamepodcast

This is the last week of our series, Suffering: Faith in the Middle of Pain.

If you've ever climbed into bed exhausted only to lie awake for hours, you're not alone. After experiencing chronic insomnia, Glennon found the two sleep experts who helped her sleep again. In this conversation, Sleep Works founders Leah Corkum and Marlee Boyle explain why insomnia isn't a personal failure—it's a treatable sleep disorder—and share the practical strategies that could change your life. - Why "luging" is different from simply being tired - The surprising reason trying harder to sleep often makes insomnia worse - The four strategies that helped Glennon improve her sleep cycles. - Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia is considered essential treatment For more on Sleep Works, go to https://www.sleep-works.com/, and follow @sleep_works. Marlee Boyle: Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT); Certified in Clinical Sleep Health (CCSH); BSc Biology  Marlee is a registered respiratory therapist, certified in clinical sleep health. Her interests include treating sleep disordered breathing, CBT for insomnia, and sleep coaching for neurodiverse clients.   Leah Corkum: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN); Certified Child & Infant Sleep Consultant, BA Psychology.  Leah is a Licensed Practical Nurse certified in CBT for insomnia and a Child and Infant Sleep Consultant through the Family Sleep Institute. She has spearheaded initiatives like shift worker education, long-term care facility sleep strategies for staff and residents, and teaching drug-free sleep techniques to hospital staff for better patient outcomes.  Together, Marlee and Leah co-founded their company, Sleep Works in 2022 after recognizing the growing rates of sleep problems and lack of sleep services available to the public in Canada. Sleep Works provides sleep education, counseling, coaching, courses, and keynotes virtually so anyone can access support for their sleep health from the comfort of their homes. Follow We Can Do Hard Things on:  Instagram — ⁠https://www.instagram.com/wecandohardthings⁠

Why does letting go of your own suffering feel like dying?Richard Moss breaks down why so many of us stay attached to our pain long after we've outgrown it, and why the act of letting go can feel like losing yourself entirely. This conversation goes beyond common advice about healing into what it actually means to touch a difficult feeling instead of fighting it, and why forcing yourself to forgive someone usually backfires. It's a different way of thinking about what your suffering has actually been doing for you all along.What you'll learn:Why your suffering might be protecting your sense of selfThe real difference between forgiveness and pretending to forgiveHow touching a hard feeling changes what it becomesRichard Moss, MD, is a former physician whose spontaneous spiritual awakening in 1977 completely changed his understanding of consciousness, healing, and human suffering. He's spent almost fifty years teaching people how presence, not willpower, is what actually changes us.Find Richard's book "The Mandala of Being" and all links at: mindlove.com/465Ready to stop mistaking your suffering for safety? Join the free Mind Love Collective for the kind of intimate community where breakthroughs happen. mindlove.com/joinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Have you ever prayed for a breakthrough that never came, and wondered what that says about your faith? Dr. Craig Keener, one of the most respected New Testament scholars, says we're only looking at half the story. He joins Remnant Radio to explore the theology of suffering - not as a theological afterthought for the Spirit-filled believer, but an essential part of the story Scripture actually tells.ABOUT THE EPISODE:Dr. Craig Keener, F.M. and Ada Thompson Professor of Biblical Studies at Asbury Theological Seminary, has spent his career defending the biblical and historical case for the miraculous. His two-volume Miracles is an essential read for believers (also available in his shorter version Miracles Today). His newest book on suffering turns to the question that so often gets left unanswered: what do we do when we've prayed, and prayed, and the diagnosis doesn't change?Keener explores what Scripture actually shows us about suffering and healing side by side, including in the lives of the apostles. The conversation moves through difficult ground in Christian theology: whether suffering can be God's will, how the crucifixion holds together the greatest evil and the greatest good in human history, and why the two churches in Revelation given no correction from Christ are the two enduring persecution.This isn't an argument against miracles. Keener has given his career to defending them. Rather, it's an invitation to hold suffering and hope together, the way Scripture always has.0:00 – Introduction2:06 – Keener's Testimony and Ministry4:16 – Why Write About Suffering8:38 – Western vs Global Suffering14:19 – The Problem of Evil15:55 – Miracles as Foretaste23:10 – Purpose Found in Suffering32:52 – Keener's Divorce and PTSD41:34 – Faith Defined Rightly44:46 – Birth Pangs and New Creation54:16 – Caring for the Poor58:48 – God's Will and SufferingABOUT THE GUEST:- Dr. Craig Keener's website — https://craigkeener.com- Suffering: Its Meaning for the Spirit-Filled Life by Craig S. Keener  https://a.co/d/0iO8MUtB- Miracles Today https://a.co/d/0i145Az1- Miracles : 2 Volumes: The Credibility of the New Testament Accounts https://a.co/d/0gOxo5ArJoin Joshua Lewis, Michael Miller & Michael Rowntree for RemCon "Prophecy & Hearing God's Voice" October 1-3 | Houston, TXLearn more & register: https://www.theremnantradio.com/remnant-fall-conference-2026 Subscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at TheRemnantRadio.com.Support the showABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: The Remnant Radio exists to equip believers who are hungry for the radical middle of both Word and Spirit. Subscribe for twice-weekly content on theology, church history and the gifts of the Spirit.

All of us know that pain and suffering are part of life — Jesus himself promises as much (John 16:33). But that doesn't make it easier when health struggles, relational loss, or other crises come knocking at our door uninvited and unexpected. What does it look like to have faith when life falls apart? Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Kristi and her sisters discuss finding God in the midst of suffering. Their emotionally honest and resilient pursuit of Jesus amid confusion, loss, and grief will provide a roadmap for you to walk out raw faith through the hard realities of life. Resources for this Episode: Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You Breath Prayer Guides Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat Meet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual Director Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Suffering, grief and death are inescapable components of human experience. Confronting such hardship, says poet Vincent Casaregola, can be a way to embrace life and find meaning. His 2025 collection, “Vital Signs,” explores the trauma that stems from illness, injury and violence. In this encore episode originally aired in Jan. 2026, Casaregola reflects on lessons from pandemics throughout human history, the need for awareness and empathy to address issues like homelessness and gun violence, and how writing about trauma has helped him navigate his own grief.

TODAY'S TREASUREFor to you it has been granted on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for His sake… Philippians 1:29 (NKJV)Send us a comment!Support the show

Today, I want to reflect on faith in suffering and on the places where Catholicism became real for me.

Senior Pastor Israel Soto brings an encouraging message from the Word of God.

In this deeply personal conversation, bestselling author and former Google X Chief Business Officer Mo Gawdat sits down to talk about happiness as a practiced skill, the stories we tell ourselves about our childhoods, and why suffering is often a choice rather than something life imposes on us.We dig into:

Rae Cline draws us into the story of a thirteen-year-old girl seeking to escape her abusive, alcoholic, charismatic father and desperate to protect her mother. Set in 1985 in Harpers Ferry and Jolo, West Virginia, it's a story anchored in the promise of Reagan, the fear of AIDS, the songs of Patti Smith, Cyndi Lauper and Tina Turner heard through a Walkman, and other signs of its time and place. It's also a universal and ongoing story about poverty, addiction, religious charlatans, sexual predators, and how children are made to suffer for the sins of their parents. Yet Cline's debut novel is far from bleak. As told through the eyes of its remarkable young heroine, PRECIOUS UGLY is ultimately a story about the everyday marvels of tenacity and resourcefulness, the kindness of strangers, and the possibility of breaking the cycle of domestic violence and generational trauma.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

In this episode, Costi Hinn sat down with Drew Bauer to discuss the heartbreaking loss of Drew and Savannah's daughter, Joy, and the difficult journey that led to her birth. Faced with repeated pressure to abort their daughter, they chose instead to trust God's sovereignty, uphold the sanctity of life, and remain faithful through unimaginable suffering.Their testimony is a powerful reminder that even in life's deepest valleys, God is present, His purposes are good, and His grace is sufficient.

When we lead our tours to the Holy Land, we will inevitably pull out some humor from the Biblical sources, attempting to create memories of laughter in remote parts of the tour. Our Bible jokes are many and varied and of a quality that only a dad could appreciate. “Who is the great tennis player of the Bible? Of course, everyone knows it's Joseph, because he served in Pharoah's courts! And who was the great comedian of the Bible? It was Sampson. He brought the house down! And what kind of man was Boaz before he got married? Ruthless! … I'm waiting for all of you to finish laughing. And then we pull out the most obvious one: Who was the greatest doctor of the Bible? Some contend it was Job, because he had a lot of ‘patience.' But most would agree it's Moses because he delivered all the children of Israel! All humor aside, we know that the greatest physician in the Bible is the Savior Himself—the one who can heal each of us. This week we will see some of the ways that Job reminds us of Jesus and leads us to Him.

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The Breggin Hour with Dr. Peter & Ginger Breggin – Patrick Hahn examines the medical, psychological, and financial forces behind the sex change industry, challenging claims about gender transition, puberty blockers, surgery, and suicide prevention while warning that vulnerable children and adults face irreversible interventions, lifelong medicalization, and potentially devastating consequences for families and society...

I interviewed Director Minhyuk Che & Producer Sngmoo Lee about 8pm and the Cat on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Venice Immersive in Venice, Italy. Here is the story synopsis for 8pm and the Cat: "Cartoonist Haru loses his partner, Mina, in the Itaewon tragedy. Since then, 8 pm — the hour she used to come home — keeps repeating: an ordinary moment in daily life now shadowed by her absence. Within that single hour, different emotional rooms unfold. Images and monologues are generated in real time, shaping singular emotional moments. This generative VR experience invites the audience into Haru's ongoing process of mourning — through the act of constantly drawing and speaking about her." Here are the contextual domains that are explored: Death, Loss, Grief [8] of a primary partner [7], the Pain and Suffering [12], as well as the home and artifacts that carry the memories of a relationship [4] Here is the Elemental Center of Gravity: 1st Center of Gravity of Emotional Presence: Story of loss and grief - The connection between Space and Emotion2nd Center of Gravity of Earth Element / Environmental and Embodied Presence: Tell the story off loss by montage sequences of objects, spaces, and the liminal afterlife3rd Center of Gravity of Fire Element / Active Presence: Generative AI prompt -- But also certain aspects of the story is also being dynamically generated and changes each time, although this is harder to discern what was authored and what was generative4th Center of Gravity of Air Element / Mental and Social Presence: Monologues / subtitles Archetypal Themes and Character Explored: Incredible loss and grief, and the malaise of that, allusions to the afterlife as it explores the theme of "loving someone for a long time, beyond absence" - Cyclical nature of time of the Chronos Time and Kairos Time, with 8p becoming a daily reminder of the loss. "October 29, 2022: 159 people did not return home from Itaewon. The hour stayed still." Artist Statement: "When a friend told me they didn't know how to live after losing the person they loved most, I didn't know what to say. How could I possibly grasp the depth of that grief? We don't even know what it truly means to overcome such sorrow. Maybe it means to keep longing for the one who's gone, to keep speaking to them, to let them stay alive inside us. This work was an attempt to hold onto that feeling — of loving someone for a long time, beyond absence." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ3HCloXspk This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

In this episode, Dr. Grant Stucki discusses something many oral and maxillofacial surgeons experience but rarely talk about: the emotional weight of caring for patients who are in pain, injured, or facing life-changing diagnoses. He explores how repeated exposure to trauma can lead to compassion fatigue, emotional detachment, and secondary traumatic stress, with effects that often extend beyond the workplace into personal relationships. Dr. Stucki also examines the concept of moral injury, describing what happens when surgeons know the right course of action but feel constrained by the realities of the healthcare system. While emotional distancing can be a necessary way to stay focused during difficult cases, he explains that it can gradually develop into cynicism if left unaddressed. Throughout the episode, he encourages surgeons to move beyond the culture of simply "pushing through," recognize the emotional challenges of the profession, and seek support through honest conversations and connection.Key Points From This Episode:What listeners can expect from today's episode with Dr. Stucki.He unpacks some research findings closely related to today's topic of discussion.What makes emotional distancing dangerous to practitioners. Dr. Stucki breaks down compassion fatigue and its effects on practitioners. He looks at another important concept: secondary traumatic stress.How the concept of second victim syndrome works and why it matters.Different experiences surgeons may have after facing serious complications.A classic burnout domain and protective mechanism: depersonalization.Suffering a moral injury: functioning in a broken system. Dr. Stucki explains some of the recurring long-term changes that show up in practitioners. Why this conversation is important. Honest questions practitioners should be asking.He shares steps practitioners can take to bring healing to the healers. Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:‘Second Victim Syndrome Among Healthcare Professionals: A Systematic Review of Interventions and Outcomes' – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12145115/‘From Moral Injury Vulnerability to Protective Equity: The Voyage Every Surgeon Must Take' – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39692009/‘Moral injury: An unspoken burden of transplant surgery'  – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39159721/‘Surgeons' Emotional Experience of Their Everyday Practice - A Qualitative Study'  – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4657990/‘Surgeon Burnout and Relationships: A Missing Component in the Ongoing Conversation' – https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11803599/Jim Rohn — https://www.jimrohn.com/ Rachel Hollis — https://msrachelhollis.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Matthew 10:16–33. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Dan Doriani. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

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Air Date: 8/8/2026 Today we examine the mass deportation machine that's been intentionally designed to inflict suffering, from the conditions inside immigration jails to the reckless actions of ICE agents, and the systematic dismantling of accountability. All of this in service of a blatant demographic engineering program to forcibly Whiten the country. Full Show Notes Transcript Be part of the show! Leave a voice message, message us on Signal at the handle bestoftheleft.01, or email Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com BestOfTheLeft.com/Support (Members Get Bonus Shows + No Ads!) Use our links to shop Bookshop.org and Libro.fm for a non-evil book and audiobook purchasing experience! Join our Discord community! TOP TAKES KP 1: Lauren Bonds on ICE Murders Part 1 - CounterSpin - Air Date 7-17-26 KP 2: Trumps National Killer Police Force Part 1 - The Intercept Briefing - Air Date 7-24-26 KP 3: Uncovering Abuse Inside America's Largest ICE Detention Center Part 1 - Fresh Air - Air Date 7-14-26 KP 4: ICE Took Mom and Dad. Now the Kids Are on Their Own. Part 1 - Reveal - Air Date 7-25-26 KP 5: ICE Deports Family To Their Deaths In Guatemala - The Majority Report - Air Date 7-29-26 KP 6: ICE Took Mom and Dad. Now the Kids Are on Their Own. Part 2 - Reveal - Air Date 7-25-26 (00:58:33) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Mass Deportation and the Birth Rate Panic Are One Project My commentaries on YouTube - Share them! DEEPER DIVES (01:18:16) SECTION A: INEVITABLE BRUTALITY A1: What We Know About the Recent ICE Killings Part 1 - Radio Atlantic - Air Date 7-20-26 A2: ICE Kills Again Part 1 - Today, Explained - Air Date 7-13-26 A3: What We Know About the Recent ICE Killings Part 2 - Radio Atlantic - Air Date 7-20-26 A4: ICE Kills Again Part 2 - Today, Explained - Air Date 7-13-26 A5: Trump Endorses Non Citizen FBI Stops Investigating ICE Shootings Maine Dems Pick Platner's Sub - David Feldman Show - Air Date 7-19-26 A6: ICE Murders and the Maine Senate Scramble with David Dayen and David Weigel - Factually! with Adam Conover - Air Date 7-17-26 (02:15:18) SECTION B: DESIGNED TO BE UNBEARABLE B1: Killer ICE Agent's Ex-Wife Tells Us Everything We Need To Know - The Majority Report - Air Date 7-17-26 B2: Uncovering Abuse Inside America's Largest ICE Detention Center Part 2 - Fresh Air - Air Date 7-14-26 B3: Lauren Bonds on ICE Murders Part 2 - CounterSpin - Air Date 7-17-26 B4: Trumps National Killer Police Force Part 2 - The Intercept Briefing - Air Date 7-24-26 (02:51:33) SECTION C: THE WORLD WATCHES & THE PEOPLE FIGHT BACK C1: Claudia Sheinbaum Takes on the ICE Killing Machine Part 1 - Soberanía - Air Date 7-15-26 C2: Meet Beto Coral, Activist Targeted by ICE for Criticism of Trump-Backed Colombian President-Elect - Democracy Now! - Air Date 7-28-26 C3: Claudia Sheinbaum Takes on the ICE Killing Machine Part 2 - Soberanía - Air Date 7-15-26 C4: Citizens Bank Cuts Ties to ICE Prison Companies GEO Group & CoreCivic After Grassroots Campaign - Democracy Now! - Air Date 7-30-26   Produced by Jay! Tomlinson Visit us at BestOfTheLeft.com Listen Anywhere! BestOfTheLeft.com/Listen Follow BotL: Bluesky | Mastodon | Threads | X Like at Facebook.com/BestOfTheLeft Contact me directly at Jay@BestOfTheLeft.com

Job is probably one of the most difficult and haunting books in scripture, and this summer as we read it together, we wanted a guide—so we invited Mike Petrow back to join us. With doctoral degrees in psychology and mythological studies, Mike helps us understand Job as an ancient text, and as a story that continues to speak in our own lives.Today Mike takes us straight into one of the most striking turns in this story: Job's friends show up in his deep suffering, and one by one try to defend God with tidy theology, debate him out of his grief, and ultimately accuse him of bringing this suffering on himself. But then God show up and finally speaks, rebuking the friends and declaring that it is Job—the one who questioned, lamented, and wrestled—who has spoken truthfully. Mike unpacks what that reversal means for anyone who's ever felt like their questions made them the problem.And then there's Job himself: a good man who loses everything. Mike walks us through what this ancient story has to teach us about our own doubt, grief, and the sacred work of asking questions—showing again how honest questioning can be the threshold to a richer spiritual imagination and deeper faith.Dr. Mike Petrow is the host of The Healer With a Thousand Facesand one of the lead hosts on the Everything Belongs podcast with Father Richard Rohr. He's the Manager of Formation for the Center for Action and Contemplation, a jungian spiritual director, and a certified grief and trauma counselor. And we are so thrilled to share that he'll be joining us live at Restore:Connect this year!We hope this conversation is nourishing and sparks lots of new insights for you as you study the book of Job this month.Tickets for Restore 2026 are now available, and we have a new format we think you're going to love. Get details here!

For more than 20 years, Tony Bova served in law enforcement and emergency medical services, spending much of his career as a State Police Homicide Detective. When lives were shattered and families needed answers, Tony was the person people trusted to remain calm under unimaginable pressure. What few people saw, however, was the personal cost of carrying that responsibility. While he excelled in one of the most demanding professions imaginable, Tony struggled with the same challenges that affect so many high-performing men—finding balance between professional success and personal fulfillment. The strength that made him effective on the job didn't automatically translate into healthy relationships or peace at home. After confronting his own failures and rebuilding his life, Tony transformed those hard-earned lessons into a new purpose. Today, alongside his partner Sabrina, he co-founded Respect Gains, where they help high-achieving men strengthen their relationships, reconnect with their families, and become the leaders at home that they already are in their careers. Tony often says he earned a "PhD in relationship failure" the hard way—and it's that honesty, experience, and transformation that make his message so powerful. Find Tony Bova Website 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.

How can a loving, all powerful God allow suffering and evil? Where does evil come from and why does God permit suffering?

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on August 9, 2026. The readings are from Wisdom 18:6-9, Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22, Hebrews 11:1-2, 8-12, Luke 12:32-48 (Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slakingthirsts/

Worship led by Jeff Anderson

Neil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchHow To Maximize The MomentMatthew 10:16-331. There is a purpose for the sending, v. 16Here Jesus says three things...a)be wise- intelligent, wiseb)be innocent- to be unmixedc)beware- to turn your mind or attention to, focus on2. There is a reason for the experience, v. 18Two things we have to understand in this verse...a)“for my sake”b)“to bear witness"3. Practice received speech, v. 19-204. Hardship reveals the quality of all relationships, v. 21-225. To be Christlike is to suffer, v. 24-25• Hebrews 5:7-10Three things about suffering...a)Suffering is a reflection of our identity- “although he was a son...”b)Suffering is painful learning- "he learned obedience"c)Suffering accomplishes things in us that nothing else can- “And being made perfect...”6. Don't waste your fear, v. 26-33Mental worship...1. Would you consider yourself “unmixed” in relation to evil?2. What have you learned from your suffering?3. When is the last time you experienced “received speech?”4. How has hardship affected the quality of your relationships?5. What has to happen in your life for you to acknowledge Jesus in any and all circumstancesbefore anybody?6. Do you waste your fear? If so, on what?Be sure to follow us:InstagramFacebookYoutube

Lorenzo Fiori guides listeners through the Piedmont region, focusing on Vercelli and Vigevano, areas famous for rice production but currently suffering from a severe drought. He reports that a massive "heat dome" sitting over Europe has pushed temperatures to 48°C in Naples, threatening harvests and leading to water shortages in many northern Italianvillages. Despite these challenges, Fiori highlights the historical beauty of Vercelli's cathedral and Vigevano's Renaissance architecture, including the Castello Sforzesco. He concludes with a culinary lesson on preparing Panissa, a traditional rice and red bean dish featuring fresh sausage. To accompany this meal, he recommends Gattinara, a light red wine typical of the Vercelli area. The segment emphasizes the strategic location of these towns near Milan and the importance of supporting tourism away from overcrowded hubs. (4)

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Jamey Carrington was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy at age 1, and now at 19 he reflects on his life of faith, suffering, and disability. It's a beautiful message of hope, inspiration, and wrestling with God.Jamey's channel: ⁨https://youtube.com/@itsjameycarrington⁩ NEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading religious network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women's health products from an amazing company and use code LILA10 to get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com-Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/lila Enter into prayer more deeply this season with the Hallow App, get 3 months free by using this link to sign up! -Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila 00:00:00 - Intro00:01:32 - The challenge to accept God's will00:08:12 - Jamey's disability and childhood00:11:14 - How do I know God loves me?00:15:51 - Rock bottom00:21:33 - The lowest point for Jamey00:23:39 - Jamey's love for Mother Mary00:28:54 - Being honest about p*rn struggles00:34:21 - Jamie's growing faith00:41:53 - Feeding your heart, not just your head00:44:41 - God giving scars purpose00:47:47 - When did you hear God ask you to share your story?00:52:35 - Disagreements with disabled community00:59:53 - “This breaks my heart every time”01:03:04 - What would you tell little Jamey?

This episode is a re-release; it originally aired November 17, 2022. In this podcast, Eckhart answers questions about addiction and facing illness consciously. Eckhart speaks with a woman who had cancer fears its return and the possibility of an early death. While difficult, Eckhart encourages her to practice presence by staying in the moment because he explains then there is less opportunity to play out scenarios where death seems imminent. He urges her to release the mental gymnastics that plague all of us. He says it's imperative that we work with life's challenges and allow them to push us into awakening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.