Podcasts about Sustenance

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In this profoundly reflective episode of Something Bigger With Rodrigo Canelas, we sit down with Maa Gyaan Suveera — a spiritual teacher whose entire life has been shaped by an unwavering, decades-deep commitment to surrender — for a conversation that redefines one of the most misunderstood words in spirituality.Most people think surrender means giving up, losing control, or accepting defeat. Maa Gyaan Suveera dismantles that idea completely. She reveals that surrender isn't the absence of effort — it's the goal every spiritual practice, from meditation to karma yoga, is quietly built to reach. Without it, she says, even the most disciplined pranayama or asana practice delivers only 10% of its potential benefit. What's missing for most people isn't technique. It's the humbling of the ego — the part of us that keeps score, resists what it can't control, and mistakes constant analysis for wisdom. She illustrates this with an unforgettable image: a gardener who ate burnt rice every day with total contentment, never once complaining — a man with no spiritual training who had, without knowing it, mastered complete surrender.The conversation moves through territory that few teachers make this simple. Maa Gyaan Suveera breaks surrender into a threefold path — Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, and Jnana Yoga — and explains why people who practice devotion or hard work alone, without knowledge of cause and effect, are the ones who shatter completely when tragedy strikes. She introduces the law of cause and effect through the concept of the causal body, where every thought and action is recorded as a "seed" — white, red, or black — that shapes your future circumstances long before you notice them arriving. She reveals the radical implication of this law: the people who wronged you were, in some sense, created by your own accumulated karma — which means the only real freedom you have is not to react. She shares her own extraordinary story of a childhood built entirely on unshakable faith rather than rational belief, admitting she was once ready to die rather than abandon her conviction. And she offers one of the most striking metaphors of the conversation: life as a raft moving down a river — you can paddle furiously and feel in control, but the raft is always going to move regardless. The real skill is knowing when to stop paddling.This conversation isn't just about spirituality or Eastern philosophy. It's about the exhausting, universal habit of trying to control outcomes we were never meant to control — in our careers, our relationships, and our own suffering. Maa Gyaan Suveera's teaching cuts through decades of self-help noise with a single, demanding idea: total, unquestioned acceptance of what life brings, paired with full-hearted effort in what you can control, is the only path to actual peace.Time Stamps:(0:00) – Introduction(3:19) – Why Surrender Is the Hidden Goal of Every Spiritual Path(7:56) – What Happens Inside You When You Refuse to Surrender(9:26) – The Gardener Who Ate Burnt Rice With Total Joy(11:41) – Why Perfectionism Is a Sickness, Not a Virtue(15:36) – Why Success Can Make the Ego Even Harder to Let Go Of(16:29) – The Raft Metaphor: You're Not Steering as Much as You Think(19:20) – "Empty Mind Is Devil's Workshop" — Why Work Still Matters(21:51) – The Difference Between Good Ego and Destructive Ego(26:53) – "You Are Employed by God, Not by the Company"(30:52) – Moving From Understanding Surrender to Feeling It(31:56) – The Threefold Path: Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga(33:19) – The Yogurt Metaphor That Explains Karma Yoga Perfectly(39:25) – "Was I Ready to Die for My Faith? Yes."(40:12) – The One Belief Everyone Can Develop to Aid Surrender(42:38) – Why Some Suffering Only Feels Mountainous by Comparison(48:00) – Creation, Sustenance, Death — Nature's Unquestioned Cycle(50:19) – How to Surrender Inside a Difficult Relationship

Sermon OutlineBig Idea: We naturally hunger for more than mere existence. Jesus declares that He alone is the Bread of Life who satisfies our deepest hunger and gives eternal, abundant life.Key Verse: “I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst.” — John 6:35I. We Hunger for More Than Mere ExistenceCentral question: Where can that life be found?II. Bread Meant LifeTo understand John 6, we need to appreciate the significance of bread in the ancient world.Bread represented:Sustenance — wheat and barley bread were staples of everyday life.Provision — “bread” could represent food and physical necessities generally.Fellowship — breaking bread communicated hospitality, acceptance, friendship, and peace.Sacred memory — Passover bread recalled the Exodus; manna recalled God's provision in the wilderness.Throughout Scripture, therefore, bread points beyond itself to God as the One who provides life for His people.This background makes Jesus' declaration extraordinarily powerful: “I am the bread of life.”Jesus does not merely give the bread we ultimately need. Jesus is the Bread.III. The Crowd Wanted the Bread but Missed the SaviorJohn 6:25–29IV. Jesus Is Greater Than MosesJohn 6:30–34V. Jesus Is the Bread of LifeJohn 6:35VI. Zoe Does Not Mean an Easy LifeJesus' promise of abundant life does not mean:our problems disappear,suffering ends,life becomes easy,Christians never experience sorrow.Jesus Himself says:“In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” — John 16:33Sermon ApplicationThere are two responses to Jesus' words.For those who do not yet follow Christ:Do not make the mistake of the Galilean crowd—wanting what Jesus can provide while missing Jesus Himself. The Bread of Life is offered freely. Come to Christ, trust Him, repent, and receive the life only He can give.For followers of Christ:We can belong to Jesus while still clinging tightly to areas of our lives we refuse to surrender. Yet we cannot experience the fullness of life in Christ while deliberately withholding parts of ourselves from Him.The question becomes: What am I still trying to control that Christ is asking me to surrender?Sermon QuestionsWhat do you think people today most commonly pursue in an attempt to experience a meaningful and fulfilling life? How does Jesus' promise of zoe differ?Why is the cultural and biblical significance of bread important for understanding Jesus' statement, “I am the bread of life”?The crowd wanted what Jesus could give them without recognizing who He was. In what ways are we tempted to do the same thing today?What is the significance of Jesus contrasting the manna given in Moses' day with Himself as the “true bread from heaven”? What does this reveal about Jesus' identity?Jesus promises abundant life but does not promise an easy life. What area of your life might Christ be asking you to trust Him with or surrender more completely to Him?Resources ConsultedCarson, D. A., R. T. France, J. A. Motyer, and G. J. Wenham, eds. New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1994.Gaebelein, Frank E., ed. The Expositor's Bible Commentary. Vol. 8. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1981.Got Questions Ministries. “What Can We Learn from Jesus' Feeding of the 5,000?”Keller, Timothy. “The Feeding.” Gospel in Life. YouTube.Milne, Bruce. The Message of John: Here Is Your King! The Bible Speaks Today. Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 1993.Ryle, J. C. Expository Thoughts on the Gospels: John. Various editions.Wesley, John. John Wesley's Notes on the Whole Bible. Various editions.Questions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Tim Winkler ().

அல்லாஹ்வுடைய ரிஸ்க் எனும் வாழ்வாதாரத்தை பெற – தொடர் 2 [Surah Al-Mulk: 21] அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 02-08-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

அல்லாஹ்வுடைய ரிஸ்க் எனும் வாழ்வாதாரத்தை பெற – தொடர் 2 [Surah Al-Mulk: 21] – கேள்வி பதில் அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 02-08-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

அல்லாஹ்வுடைய ரிஸ்க் எனும் வாழ்வாதாரத்தை பெற – தொடர் 2 [Surah Al-Mulk: 21] அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 02-08-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

அல்லாஹ்வுடைய ரிஸ்க் எனும் வாழ்வாதாரத்தை பெற – தொடர் 2 [Surah Al-Mulk: 21] – கேள்வி பதில் அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 02-08-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

Join Ali Miller RD for this interview episode with guest Hilda Labrada Gore, Holistic Hilda. Learn about Hilda's travels around the world and what she's picked up from ancestral health traditions. She shares about the LOST diet of local, organic, seasonal, traditional foods and the work of Weston A. Price as a source of inspiration. This passion eventually led into a career of hosting the Weston A. Price podcast for 10 years providing more opportunity for learning and world travel. We discuss what has recently inspired her in her trips to various tribes and what she's applying back home. Hilda shares her six ancestral secrets for health and vitality: Sunshine, Shivers, Sleep, Sustenance, Strength, and Spirit. This inspiring positive conversation goes into the importance of nervous system regulation and how to seek God as the source in your wellness as well as how often we have to go backward to heal.    Links discussed in this episode: Naturally Nourished Mentorship early bird pricing is done 7/31!  Apply for a spot in this professional functional medicine and food-as-medicine mentorship program here.  Update on Whey Protect! We are reformulating to be more affordable at the same great quality with just 350mg less immunoglobulins, now only $70 with subscription or $78 one time.   Learn more about my guest Holistic Hilda: The Mother Code Course-www.holistichilda.com/course Website: holistichilda.com Instagram @holistichilda Instagram @holistichildakids Birthright: birthright.co Substack: holistichilda.substack.com Youtube: Holistic Hilda  

அல்லாஹ்வுடைய ரிஸ்க்கை (வாழ்வாதாரத்தை) பெற [Surah Al-Mulk: 18 to 21] அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 19-07-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

அல்லாஹ்வுடைய ரிஸ்க்கை (வாழ்வாதாரத்தை) பெற [Surah Al-Mulk: 18 to 21] – கேள்வி பதில் அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 19-07-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

அல்லாஹ்வுடைய ரிஸ்க்கை (வாழ்வாதாரத்தை) பெற [Surah Al-Mulk: 18 to 21] – கேள்வி பதில் அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 19-07-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

அல்லாஹ்வுடைய ரிஸ்க்கை (வாழ்வாதாரத்தை) பெற [Surah Al-Mulk: 18 to 21] அல் குர்ஆனின் தப்ஸீர் தொடர் மவ்லவி அலி அக்பர் உமரி | Ali Akbar Umari 19-07-2026 Taqwa Masjid, Trichy

Time for another Taste of the Week, on Thursday's Morning Focus Alan Morrissey was joined by Danny Lynch, Chef from Le Cheile in Barefield. Danny brought some bbq classics and tropical burgers for a summery taste to enjoy in this hot weather. Image (c) Clare FM

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3623: Mr. Money Mustache shares a collection of simple financial habits that can dramatically reduce waste and make saving money feel effortless. From avoiding paid storage and relying less on restaurants to automating finances and buying essentials in bulk, these practical ideas reveal how efficient living naturally leads to higher savings and greater freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/09/20/wealth-advice-that-should-be-obvious/ Quotes to ponder: "The world is not your personal buffet." "Sustenance comes from your backpack. Restaurants are for carefully planned experiences with good friends." "Your utility bills and credit cards need set to automatically pay themselves, just like your 401(k) deductions and other investment programs." Episode references: Craigslist: https://www.craigslist.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3623: Mr. Money Mustache shares a collection of simple financial habits that can dramatically reduce waste and make saving money feel effortless. From avoiding paid storage and relying less on restaurants to automating finances and buying essentials in bulk, these practical ideas reveal how efficient living naturally leads to higher savings and greater freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/09/20/wealth-advice-that-should-be-obvious/ Quotes to ponder: "The world is not your personal buffet." "Sustenance comes from your backpack. Restaurants are for carefully planned experiences with good friends." "Your utility bills and credit cards need set to automatically pay themselves, just like your 401(k) deductions and other investment programs." Episode references: Craigslist: https://www.craigslist.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3623: Mr. Money Mustache shares a collection of simple financial habits that can dramatically reduce waste and make saving money feel effortless. From avoiding paid storage and relying less on restaurants to automating finances and buying essentials in bulk, these practical ideas reveal how efficient living naturally leads to higher savings and greater freedom. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.mrmoneymustache.com/2013/09/20/wealth-advice-that-should-be-obvious/ Quotes to ponder: "The world is not your personal buffet." "Sustenance comes from your backpack. Restaurants are for carefully planned experiences with good friends." "Your utility bills and credit cards need set to automatically pay themselves, just like your 401(k) deductions and other investment programs." Episode references: Craigslist: https://www.craigslist.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Rebbe addresses concerns about sustenance, emphasizing the importance of trust in G-d and not letting worries overshadow one's efforts. He encourages a return to frequent, detailed correspondence and urges strengthening Jewish practice and spreading it within one's environment. https://www.torahrecordings.com/rebbe/igroskodesh/012/004/4009_b

In Part 6 of The Path to Perfection, Pastor Kong Hee explores the sixth step in the way of perfection: Spiritual Sustenance—Living by the Spirit. He teaches that spiritual growth is not sustained by human effort alone but through an ongoing relationship with the Holy Spirit. In this sermon, he shares four simple ways to cultivate deeper communion with the Holy Spirit, enabling believers to remain spiritually nourished, strengthened, and healthy in their walk with God.

On this month's episode, Jessica speaks with Dr. Peggy Brunache (Senior Lecturer in Public History and Archaeology at the University of Glasgow and founding Director of the Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies). Dr. Brunache breaks down how archaeology serves as an Imperial project, but also how it can serve communities. She also delves into the culinary history of Black foodways and culinary resistance, as well as the heavy influence of those traditions on the cuisine in the United States and Carribbean today. Finally, we talk about her current project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and working with local communities. Links Heritage Voices on the APN Dr. Brunache's course on the History of Slavery in the British Caribbean on Future Learn Sapiens Podcast Episode “Slavery, Sustenance, and Resistance” with Dr. Brunache Dr. Brunache as Gertrude Thompson Canton as part of the Raising Horizons Exhibit by Leonora Saunders for Trowel Blazers Dr. Brunache's page on the University of Glasgow Website Dr. Brunache on Past Preservers Society of Black Archaeologists Society of Black Archaeologists Interview with Dr. Brunache High on the Hog Netflix Show High on the Hog Book by Dr. Jessica Harris Contact Jessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On this month's episode, Jessica speaks with Dr. Peggy Brunache (Senior Lecturer in Public History and Archaeology at the University of Glasgow and founding Director of the Beniba Centre for Slavery Studies). Dr. Brunache breaks down how archaeology serves as an Imperial project, but also how it can serve communities. She also delves into the culinary history of Black foodways and culinary resistance, as well as the heavy influence of those traditions on the cuisine in the United States and Carribbean today. Finally, we talk about her current project in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and working with local communities. Links Heritage Voices on the APN Dr. Brunache's course on the History of Slavery in the British Caribbean on Future Learn Sapiens Podcast Episode “Slavery, Sustenance, and Resistance” with Dr. Brunache Dr. Brunache as Gertrude Thompson Canton as part of the Raising Horizons Exhibit by Leonora Saunders for Trowel Blazers Dr. Brunache's page on the University of Glasgow Website Dr. Brunache on Past Preservers Society of Black Archaeologists Society of Black Archaeologists Interview with Dr. Brunache High on the Hog Netflix Show High on the Hog Book by Dr. Jessica Harris Contact Jessica Jessica@livingheritageanthropology.org @livingheritageA ArchPodNet APN Website: https://www.archpodnet.com APN on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/archpodnet APN on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/archpodnet APN on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archpodnet Tee Public Store Affiliates Motion Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ustadz Ammi Nur Baits S.T. B.A - Try Reciting This Dhikr Every Day, Sustenance-drawing Dhikr By Ustadz Ammi Nur Baits @Amalkans

Christ is not inviting us to excess or self-indulgence, but in making Himself bread and wine, He is blessing the ordinary and the extraordinary. Sustenance and celebration. He comes to us through symbols of the fullness of life in every stage and season. And these elements of bread and wine become not only our life-giving food, but much more. When we eat this bread and drink this wine we receive Christ's life – the life of the Trinity that is self-giving, self-emptying love, a love that gives everything and contains all suffering and sorrow as well as all happiness and joy.   Readings at this Mass: Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a | 1 Cor 10:16-17 | Jn 6:51-58

Ghost and Ashe in America wrap season three of The Chosen with a recap episode that finally ties up the storylines they ran out of room for. Shula and Barnaby and what their quiet, ardent faith says about the difference between believing without seeing and walking next to Jesus and still missing it. Little James and why his unhealed leg might be the most powerful testimony in the bunch. Eden and Simon's grief after the miscarriage, and the difference between doubting God and being resentful at him. And the moment Simon admits, out loud, that what he is really afraid of is Jesus choosing them. Then the conversation turns to the tassels. The old man Matthew arrested, who bought up his family's debt before dying so they would be free. Mary explaining to Matthew that the tassels were never about cloth, they were about faith. The Hellenistic visitor Shmuel berates for fashion violations before stealing his witness. Atticus identifying a horse breed and a rider's status in one glance. And Chris Paul's idea of false decorum as the through line for what the Pharisees and the modern world keep getting wrong.

Ghost and Ashe in America close out season three by walking through the Decapolis arc all the way to Simon stepping out of the boat. The hosts unpack why Andrew and Philip's parable of the great banquet sparked a literal street brawl, why Judas is the only apostle in the room who instantly grasps everyone's offense (because his ego is still fully intact), and what it means that Jesus heals a deaf-mute Greek before he's even had a chance to introduce himself. The conversation widens into Socrates dying for "corrupting the youth" the same way Jesus would, the Nabateans of Petra, the Haskalah and why Orthodox versus secular Jews are headed for a civil war in present-day Israel, and what the chosen people actually got chosen for (hint: Deuteronomy 28, and it isn't a status upgrade). Then it lands on the feeding of the five thousand and Simon's brutally honest, cynical kind of faith. He believes Jesus can do it. He's just afraid Jesus will choose them. It ends where every storyline this season has been pointing. Keep your eyes on me. The mercies are new because we need them new.

Joy Sullivan is a Portland-based poet who quit her corporate job mid-pandemic and built a thriving creative business through writing carousels on Instagram (115K followers), her Substack "Necessary Salt" (23K subscribers), and a 250-member paid writing community called Sustenance on Circle. She's a former Lab member, and in 2024, she published her first book, Instructions for Traveling West, with Dial Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House. What makes her path genuinely unusual: she grew her Instagram predominantly through writing, not video, and she's proof that you can build a real creative business around poetry, which almost nobody does. In this conversation, we get into the tension between craft and platform—her two mantras ("be a poet, not a preacher" and "my vulnerability is not social currency"), her exact Instagram carousel workflow using Canva and ManyChat, why she deliberately walked away from $60K/year in Substack revenue to protect her second book, her controversial take on growing slowly, and what she'd do differently with her first published collection. Plus my own honest reflection on the creative reset I've been living through since my daughter was born. Joy Sullivan Poet Necessary Salt on Substack Sustenance Writing Community Instructions for Traveling West Full transcript and show notes *** TIMESTAMPS (00:00) Opening quote: “There is no amount of followers worth the sacrifice” (02:08) How Jay describes Joy's unique approach to building a creative business (02:49) The landscape for writers today — platform pressure meets craft demands (05:19) Why Instagram, not X or LinkedIn, is actually the friendliest platform for writers (08:21) Joy's two mantras: “Be a poet, not a preacher” + “My vulnerability is not social currency” (11:38) Memorable vs. marketable — and why slow growth protects your art (12:25) Is creating art divorced from performance a privilege or a strategy for newcomers? (14:06) Jay's biological hard reset after having a daughter — and cosplaying an old self (17:10) The Medusa metaphor: artists weren't built to withstand this level of visibility (20:30) Reconciling “be a poet” with running a teaching business (22:53) Why certainty is a red flag in 2026 (24:52) Defining “poet” — a container to hold the unsayable (26:00) Instagram vs. Substack: which one she'd keep if forced to choose (27:22) The $60K Substack year — and why she deliberately walked away from it (29:34) How full-time writers actually pay their bills (hint: not book sales) (32:00) Why you should NOT turn on paid Substack subscriptions immediately (34:56) The Instagram carousel workflow: Substack → test → pull excerpts → Canva → ManyChat (39:48) The cat synchronicity moment — and the “scars not scabs” philosophy (44:50) What she'd do differently about her first book (47:31) What she'd change about Substack if she could (48:32) Final advice: fall in love with your craft before chasing an audience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Madeline chats with her friend Alex Cass, a senior software engineer at a financial company. During their conversation, they discuss his conversion from being a Southern Baptist, the importance of the Eucharist and worship, the importance of doctrine, how he got into computer-related things, the importance of understanding technology, the kinds of things he does at work,  and so much more.During the course of their conversation, they make many references which you can explore. Some of these references include some Symbol or Sustenance? by Peter Kreeft, some Scott Hahn books (The Lamb's Supper, Consuming the Word, and The Fourth Cup), Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Mary by Brant Pitre, episode 70 of this podcast, the Sore Must Be the Storm anthology, and episode 393 of Game of Favorites.Feel free to like, subscribe, and share the episode! Follow us on Instagram! @sbltfpodcastDon't forget to go out there, and be a light to this world!

What if your movement today wasn't about burning calories… but about coming back home to God? In this steady-state workout, Alisa Keeton, founder and CEO of Revelation Wellness, invites you into a pace that is sustainable, honest, and present. Keep your effort level above a 5—steady, intentional, consistent. Because when we move, we're telling our brains we're not stuck. We stir up energy. We remind our bodies we are not powerless. Today's workout is simple: If you're moving, you're doing it right. A Transparent Invitation Alisa comes to you today a little thin in her soul—honest, open, and anchored in truth. This episode is an invitation to gaze at God. Like Moses, when we do, our faces shine. "Our soul does not find rest until it rests in God." – St. Augustine As your body moves in steady rhythm, your spirit is invited to settle. Biology marries theology here. Movement meets meditation. Effort meets surrender. Today's Scripture Meditation We are taking one verse and letting it go deep—encoded into brain and body. Not a sweet treat you taste and forget, but meat. Substance. Sustenance. Something you can chew on long after this workout ends. Today's prescription comes from:

What if your movement today wasn't about burning calories… but about coming back home to God? In this steady-state workout, Alisa Keeton, founder and CEO of Revelation Wellness, invites you into a pace that is sustainable, honest, and present. Keep your effort level above a 5—steady, intentional, consistent. Because when we move, we're telling our brains we're not stuck. We stir up energy. We remind our bodies we are not powerless. Today's workout is simple: If you're moving, you're doing it right. A Transparent Invitation Alisa comes to you today a little thin in her soul—honest, open, and anchored in truth. This episode is an invitation to gaze at God. Like Moses, when we do, our faces shine. "Our soul does not find rest until it rests in God." – St. Augustine As your body moves in steady rhythm, your spirit is invited to settle. Biology marries theology here. Movement meets meditation. Effort meets surrender. Today's Scripture Meditation We are taking one verse and letting it go deep—encoded into brain and body. Not a sweet treat you taste and forget, but meat. Substance. Sustenance. Something you can chew on long after this workout ends. Today's prescription comes from:

Reclaim your vitality and redefine what's possible for your future through a practical approach to healthy aging. Best-selling author, competitive Master's rower, health coach, and Navy veteran David Emerson Frost joins the conversation to share his bold message: decline is optional, a philosophy forged after a life-altering wake-up call about his own heart health. David dives into the startling 13.5-year health span gap in America, urging listeners to move beyond simply living longer to living better. He unveils his game-changing, science-backed framework, the "Seven S's"—Strength, Stamina, Stretching, Stability, Sustenance, Stress, and Sleep—detailing how adopting little-by-little habits rooted in "progress, not perfection" can extend your strong-span by an attainable 7 to 12 vital years, empowering you to take responsibility for your future and the well-being of those you love.The information presented in Fully Alive is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before making changes to your health regimen. Guests' opinions are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the podcast host, production team, or sponsors.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! https://www.shellpoint.org/podcast/

For your enjoyment ~ The Emerald Forest, an original, non-AI #meditation - as an introductory companion to my 2027 album, Guard Your Spirit.    My 2027 EP ~ Guard Your Spirit ~ is now officially registered with BMI.   The track list: 1) Guard Your Spirit 2) Manifest Sincerity 3) Rising from the Cesspool 4) Better Than Love 5) Jewel of Sustenance 6) Summon Fortune from the Soul   Meditation Disclosure: Please listen only when you are in a safe, relaxed environment. Do not listen while driving, operating machinery, or performing tasks that require full attention.   All Concepts / Ideas / Writing without AI (image only by AI) © Mikhail Tank

I. The Sustenance of the Flock II. The Carrier of the Lambs III. The Leader of the Ewes

This episode explores one of the most charged and misunderstood topics in modern wellness: meat, ethics, and our relationship to life and death. I'm joined by Mansal Denton, founder of Real Provisions and creator of Sacred Hunting, for a wide-ranging conversation that challenges how we think about nourishment, stewardship, and responsibility in the natural world.We dig into the realities of animal suffering across different food systems, including wild ecosystems, regenerative farming, and industrial agriculture. Mansal shares why ethical hunting, when done with precision, reverence, and intention, can result in less suffering than many people realize—and why modern food supply chains often hide uncomfortable truths behind marketing labels.From there, the conversation moves into Mansal's personal spiritual journey, including how Orthodox Christianity reshaped his understanding of food as a sacred act. We explore how ritual, beauty, and embodied spirituality intersect with ancient wisdom traditions, and why honoring life requires confronting discomfort rather than avoiding it.We also unpack the nutritional and ecological case for wild game, particularly axis deer from Hawaii, including biodiversity, nutrient density, and population balance. Mansal explains how Real Provisions was born from a desire to feed his family—and future children—with food that aligns with both ethics and physiology.This episode isn't about telling you what to eat. It's about asking better questions: Where does our food come from? What does it cost—physically, spiritually, and ecologically? And how might choosing with more awareness bring us back into right relationship with the world that feeds us. Visit realprovisions.com/luke and use code LUKE to get a free bag of Venison Chips with your order.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational purposes only and not intended for diagnosing or treating illnesses. The hosts disclaim responsibility for any adverse effects from using the information presented. Consult your healthcare provider before using referenced products. This podcast may include paid endorsements.THIS SHOW IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY:BiOptimizers | Get up to 26% off Masszymes and other Bioptimizers products and bundles at bioptimizers.com/lukeFour Sigmatic | Get a free bag of their bestselling mushroom coffee at foursigmatic.com/lukePique | Visit piquelife.com/luke to save 20% on Pique's new Radiant Skin Duo.BON CHARGE | Use the code LIFESTYLIST for 15% off at boncharge.com/lifestylistMORE ABOUT THIS EPISODE:(00:00:00) Wild Death vs Ethical Harvest: Rethinking Animal Suffering(00:12:10) From Resistance to Reverence: Rediscovering Christianity Through Lived Experience(00:40:39) Bad Supply Chains, Not Bad Food: Why Wild Meat Hits Different(00:50:39) For the Good of All: Axis Deer, Ecological Balance, and Ethical Harvest(00:56:17) Veganism, Ethics, and the Cost We Don't See(01:16:30) Microplastics in “Clean” Meat: Escaping the Invisible Contamination(01:33:24) Food as Medicine for the Next Generation:...

Sustenance From the Source

Sustenance From the Source

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Pastor Wayne Van Gelderen shares biblical truth that will bring hope and comfort in these uncertain days. May we draw closer to God through this time and impact those around us for eternity. https://fallsbaptist.org https://baptistcollege.org https://www.theegeneration.org https://ontovictorypress.com If you'd like to support this ministry - https://fallsbaptist.org/give/

The crowds who followed Jesus were hungry, but they were seeking a handout that would only last a day. Jesus responded with perhaps his most challenging, shocking, and life-giving teaching: He is the Bread of Life. As we consider John 6:47–59, we will consider how this Bread from heaven is a gift which sustains and nourishes those who receive it by faith. We consider three things from this text: 1. The Bread of Life is a Gift From Heaven (vv. 48–51) 2. The Bread of Life Sustains and Nourishes (vv. 57–58) 3. The Bread of Life Must Be Received (vv. 44–47)

Trusting God in TemptationIn the Lord's Prayer, we ask, “Lead us not into temptation.” Yet Scripture promises that God never tempts anyone (James 1:13). Why, then, do we pray this way? Peter helps us see the answer. He once boldly declared he would never deny Jesus. Jesus warned him that Satan asked to sift Peter. Christ predicts that Peter will deny Christ 3 times before dawn, and Peter denies Christ 3 times before dawn. Peter knows that Satan, like a roaring lion, prowls unseen, seeking to devour us. Even Adam and Eve, created good, fell to his crafty lies despite setting an additional boundary around the tree. God only told them not to eat it, but they added, “We are not to touch it” (Genesis 3:3). Our own hearts are weak; we cannot stand in our own strength. But this prayer is our humble cry: Lord, hold us fast. Our Weakness and the Call to SobrietyThe Catechism honestly admits human frailty: we cannot withstand our enemies in our own strength. Like Adam and Eve in the Garden, or Jacob wrestling with God, we learn that true strength arises only when we cling to the Lord in our weakness. To be “sober-minded” is to maintain spiritual clarity. It is to have the humility that we are not strong enough. It is to have the humility and wisdom to see through the devil's lies. It is to have the humility and confidence to depend upon the grace of Christ. This sober watchfulness keeps us humble, prayerful, and aware that our enemy's attacks often come in subtle, enticing forms.Staying Awake in PrayerPeter urges us to be sober-minded and watchful. A clear mind fixes on Christ's grace, not our plans or power. Jacob spent a lifetime scheming to seaize God's promises by his wit. Then God touched his hip and left him limping. Only then did he cling to God in weakness. So we watch and pray, not trusting our resolve, but leaning on the One who prays for us. Jesus warned His sleepy disciples in Gethsemane: “Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation.” Daily, we bring the same plea: Keep us awake, Lord. Keep us close. God calls us to humble ourselves under His mighty hand, trusting that He is our shield and defender. To cast our anxieties upon Him is not weakness but faith—resting in the One who cares for us.Firm in Faith, Secure in ChristThough Satan seeks to destroy, he cannot snatch God's people from His hand. Christ has already overcome. Each day we pray for grace not to fall, and we look to the One who restores and renews His children. Our trials refine our faith like gold in the fire, teaching us dependence on God's strength. As we resist the devil by standing firm in faith, we remember that Christ Himself prays for His people, upholding them with unfailing love. In Him, we are safe. He shielded Elijah, restored Peter, and refines us through every trial. One day, Christ will visibly crush the lion under our feet. Until then, we pray, we trust, we move forward believing that we are held safe in the Shepherd's grip. We remember that Christ Himself prays for His people, upholding them with unfailing love. In Him, we are safe. So, we are not crippled, but empowered as we ask God to defend us, protect us, and keep us from temptation. We are free to rest in him and do his will. Let us live as living sacrifices as we walk in our shield and defender.

The short statement in John 1:14 that“the Word became flesh” is understood by mainstream Christianity to be adeclaration that the difference between who God is and who man is was breached,that God became man. Anyone interested in considering the many and variousproblems with the “G/god became man” interpretations of this verse can see thearticle/podcast #39 “The Word became Flesh? Why John 1:14 does NOT say that God becameman”.[1]This present podcast presents my developing understanding about what “the Wordbecame flesh” does mean. Let me first state that when I say that “became flesh”in John 1:14 most likely should be interpreted metaphorically, I don't meanthat Jesus was not a real flesh and blood human being. The New Testamentpresents Jesus as a real human being of flesh, blood and bone, a man who toldthe truth that he heard from God. [1] https://landandbible.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-word-became-flesh-why-john-114-does.htmlor, audiohttps://youtu.be/z4HepHkyujk

Self-Care Sustenance The WISDOM podcast  Season 5  Episode 80 It's about enjoying the possibilties that exist for you in the present ~ being a witness to yourself ~ and in full appreciation of this moment as it is ~ and as it gives light to what is next.   Let this Affirmation and Journalling Meditation be nourishment and self-care ~ and particularly as you want to better identify what you need now and in this moment.   Each prompt is an affirmation followed by a question designed to help you go deeper into self-care and self-nurturing practices. Begin with your breath. 'My breath is my life force.' ~ How is my breath nourishing me? 'I live in kindness and peace.' ~ What kindness can I speak unto myself? How can I live peaceful and calm? 'All of the most beautiful aspects of life find me in and of the present.' ~ What can I appreciate now? 'I am grateful for so much.' ~ How can my gratitude here and now be the inspiration for even more goodness and beauty and love? 'I am content in the presence of each new moment.' ~ What do I need that only I can give myself? (Let your answers surprise you.) 'My feelings invite positivity.' ~ What do I feel now? 'My life is sacred and special. I savor each moment here in the present.' ~ How does life here and in the present feel to me? 'I am accomplishing beautiful, creative, worldly endeavours, each one inspired by positive ideas and my belief that I can.' ~ What can I imagine that would be so amazing? 'I love and care for all of me, always and forever.' ~ What more can I savor here and now?   What affirmations will you create?  What questions can you ask of yourself that prompt greater self-awareness, self-care and self-love? Let these bring more self-care and self-love sustenance into your life.   ~ Namaste

For the next two Sundays, Aug. 10 and 17, Rev. Dr. Rodger Nishioka will preach on stories of Jesus' life using clips from The Chosen, the first multi-season television series based on the gospel stories. Aug. 24 is Youth Sunday, where our young people plan and lead worship. And on Aug. 31, Labor Day weekend, we will enjoy a hymn sing featuring favorite songs of our faith. The clip from this sermon is from The Chosen, season 3 episode 8, titled "Sustenance." Support the showContact Village Presbyterian Churchvillagepres.orgcommunications@villagepres.org913-262-4200Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.orgFacebook @villagepresInstagram @villagepreschurchYouTube @villagepresbyterianchurchTo join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving

Explore the lives of cowgirl sportswomen! Join Artemis Program Manager Annita Lucchesi as she chats with Artemis ambassadors Stevie DeSomber, Bianca Thomas, and Emma Brown about their unique journeys in the ranching world and as sportswomen. Learn how these incredible women connect their passion for the outdoors with their commitment to food security, holistic wellness, and wildlife conservation. From regenerative bison ranching and horse training to guiding fly fishing trips and hunting for sustenance, discover how their diverse experiences showcase the deep relationship between land stewardship, sustainable food systems, and thriving outdoor lifestyles. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and learn how they're empowering the next generation of conservationists and challenging traditional stereotypes in the Western world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lt Gen Rahul Singh, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Capability Development and Sustenance) on Friday invoked China's 36 stratagems—ancient war tactics. In Episode 1692 of #CutTheClutter ThePrint Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta explains how China used Pakistan like a ‘borrowed knife' and how the 36 stratagems are still relevant in today's day and age.----more----Read Forbes article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/daviatemin/2017/01/02/ancient-wisdom-for-the-new-year-the-36-chinese-stratagems-for-psychological-warfare-in-business-politics-war/----more----Read Shekhar Gupta's National Interest here: https://theprint.in/national-interest/op-sindoor-is-the-first-battle-in-indias-two-front-war-a-vicious-pawn-in-a-kings-gambit/2650009/

Worship Leader Taylor Cummings walks through how God supplied manna in the wilderness, teaching the Israelites to gather just enough each day and to rest on the seventh. He emphasizes God's faithful provision and the daily rhythm of dependence and rest.

This week on WTFolklore, we read The Legend of Coatlicue & Coyolxauhqui, which are two Aztec names we can absolutely pronounce without mangling them! We learn a lot about the Moon, the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, and a surprising revelation about Dr. Seuss. Thanks, Mesoamerica!Suggested talking points: A Whisper of Citrus, The Crime of Sustenance, Zero to Pissed Off, 401 Cooks in the Kitchen, The Universal Color for Punch, The Concentrated Power of a Colony of Whos, Daedric Suess, The Cat in the CravatIf you'd like to support Carman's artistic endeavors, visit: https://www.patreon.com/carmandaartsthingsIf you like our show, find us online to help spread the word! Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Youtube. Support us on Patreon to help the show grow at www.patreon.com/wtfolklore. You can find merchandise and information about the show at www.wtfolklorepodcast.com.