Podcasts about tender heart

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Episode DescriptionIn this episode of the Lead Ministry Podcast, Josh Denhart and Bill Van Kirk wrestle with the tension every ministry leader feels—developing thick skin without letting the heart grow hard. They explore criticism, cynicism, and spiritual attack, offering practical strategies to stay resilient and tender in the face of burnout.If you've ever gone home replaying harsh words on endless repeat, this conversation will equip and inspire you with a biblical path to endurance.Key Topics CoveredThick Skin vs. Hard Heart – recognizing the differenceFearless Moral Inventory – uncovering hidden resentmentsDaily Gratitude & Community – simple habits that protect your soulKey Quote“Thick skin protects you, but a tender heart keeps you loving.”Scripture ReferencesProverbs 19:11 – “Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.”Psalm 119:165 – “Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble.”TakeawayBurnout is more than exhaustion; it's often the slow calcification of the heart. Cultivating resilience requires both God-given armor against offense and Spirit-formed compassion for people—even critics.Call to ActionWe hope this episode encourages and equips you in your leadership. Share it with a friend, and stay tuned for more resources each week.Stay Connected for More ResourcesVisit our website: http://leadministry.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeadVolunteersFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leadvolunteers

In today's conversation Preston Pouteaux shares what it means to be a tenderhearted pastor in a fast-paced world. Speaking from Chestermere, Alberta, Preston invites us into a vision of pastoring that's slow, rooted, and profoundly local. From RCMP ride-alongs to keeping bees and loving neighbours, Preston offers a poetic yet practical vision of what it means to love and serve a place and its people. In this conversation Preston shares about: How pastoral imagination is formed,How curiosity and inquiry is a needed pastoral posture, Riding along with RCMP officers at night as a Chaplain,Beekeeping and the theology of pollinators, and Why presence, more than expertise, is a pastor's most powerful gift.This episode is for any pastor who is seeking to better understand their context and to serve their people well. You'll be reminded that gentleness is not weakness, and that being embedded in your local community might be the most courageous thing you can do.Show NotesPreston's Book: The Bees of Rainbow Falls: Finding Faith, Imagination, and Delight in Your Neighbourhood Lake Ridge Community Church PartnersContact John Wright at Generis – for help cultivating a culture of generosity in your church.We couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and ⁠⁠give⁠⁠ towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.

Letting God's light shine as we live in this dark world can be pretty difficult. As we follow Jesus in a world that doesn't, we will face opposition. So we need a thick skin if we are going to do what God calls us to do. But we also need a loving heart toward people. Love moved Jesus to do what He did for us, and it is love for people that will move us to live out our purpose. This rare combination of a thick skin and tender heart was seen in the life of the Apostle Paul. As we look at this letter he wrote, from prison, to the people of Philippi, we can see his loving heart as he prays with joy because of these people who came to know and love Jesus. May God also make our skin thick and our hearts tender!Support the show

Letting God's light shine as we live in this dark world can be pretty difficult. As we follow Jesus in a world that doesn't, we will face opposition. So we need a thick skin if we are going to do what God calls us to do. But we also need a loving heart toward people. Love moved Jesus to do what He did for us, and it is love for people that will move us to live out our purpose. This rare combination of a thick skin and tender heart was seen in the life of the Apostle Paul. As we look at this letter he wrote, from prison, to the people of Philippi, we can see his loving heart as he prays with joy because of these people who came to know and love Jesus. May God also make our skin thick and our hearts tender!Support the show~ Changing lives with Jesus! Facebook | YouTubeInstagram @dscsienna

Welcome to Divine Savior Church in Doral, FLMessage: Have A Thick Skin and Tender HeartSeries: Shine Like StarsService Host: Pastor Ben KuerthPhilippians 1:1-11Letting God's light shine as we live in this dark world can be pretty difficult. As we follow Jesus in a world that doesn't, we will face opposition. So we need a thick skin if we are going to do what God calls us to do. But we also need a loving heart toward people. Love moved Jesus to do what He did for us, and it is love for people that will move us to live out our purpose. This rare combination of a thick skin and tender heart was seen in the life of the Apostle Paul. As we look at this letter he wrote, from prison, to the people of Philippi, we can see his loving heart as he prays with joy because of these people who came to know and love Jesus. May God also make our skin thick and our hearts tender!Support the showMoved to give? http://dschurch.link/givedoralFor more info about our church please visit our website: https://divinesaviorchurch.com/dscdor/

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Bonnie Curry, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. What do you do when someone offends you? Meditate on Ecclesiastes 7:21-22. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Ever dreamed of gathering with friends to talk about great food, swap recipes, and discover new favorites? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! Get the inside scoop on starting a cookbook club, and the crave-worthy Korean-inspired, kale-packed casserole recipe Sonya served up to the group. Plus, Kari reports back on the simple trick that turns discarded potato peels into an irresistibly crispy snack; she also shares a quick vegetarian dinner featuring potatoes and kale!Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! ***LinksRecipe for “cheesy rice cakes with kale” is in Hetty Lui McKinnon's Tenderheart, and you can find a slightly adapted version of the recipe herePotato skin chips from Marcellina in CucinaMashed potato cakes, one from Ree Drummond, and another that includes feta from Suzy Karadsheh's. For Kari's potato kale cakes, she combines chopped kale, eggs, and leftover mashed potatoes, and coats each cake in panko breadcrumbs. She strongly recommends refrigerating or freezing until firm before pan-frying! The date cookbook mentioned that includes an amazing chocolate date cake: Hot Date! Sweet & Savory Recipes Celebrating the Date, from Party Food to Everyday FeastsSourdough tomato soup by Ottolenghi and Tamimi from the Jerusalem Cookbook Andy Barghani's little gem salad with tahini ranch, and his cookbook: The Cook You Want to Be***Got a cooking question? Leave us a message on our hotline at: 323-452-9084For more recipes and cooking inspiration, sign up for our Substack here.Order Sonya's cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes!We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at foodfriendspod@gmail.com!

Ezekiel 18:1–32 | Rev. Errol Rempel

Here are four ways to help cultivate a tender heart towards God this Valentine's Day. - Lynette Kittle

How can hospitality and kindness be a conduit for life-transforming change? What can happen when we open our hearts and homes to those in need of hope? Craig Cooper was a church planting pastor when his path crossed with a struggling Nashville musician named Walker Hayes. Walker was a self-proclaimed atheist and an alcoholic who lost a record deal and was struggling to make ends meet. Craig and his whole family welcomed Walker and his family into their lives. Loving them well, showing up when they needed a friend, and helping them as needs came up in life. It was through their friendship that God began to soften Walker's heart towards the gospel. He would eventually quit drinking and said yes to Jesus, forever changing his life. After his life changed internally, he also experienced an outward shift as he got a record deal and a hit country song called "Fancy Like." Craig and Walker chronicled their unique and pivotal friendship in their book called Glad You're Here: Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread and Fences. In this episode, Davey and Craig discuss the importance of walking with people through the highs and lows, how Scripture can help us in the valley, and why grace through friendship is so significant in a generation facing an epidemic of loneliness. If you've ever wondered how you can be a conduit of God's grace to those right next door, this conversation will encourage you to step outside your comfort zone and open your home and heart to those in your life who need it most.   Website: https://www.craigallencooper.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigallencooper/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craigallencooper Book: Glad You're Here: Two Unlikely Friends Breaking Bread and Fences https://a.co/d/hMjcYl9 Overflowing Mercies: 100 Meditations on the Tender Heart of God https://a.co/d/1AbIu30 Church and Ministry Leaders: Join us for The Healing Leader Roundtable on March 6, 2025 in Indianapolis. Bring your whole team and get equipped with a holistic approach to healing your church — from the leadership to the lay people.: www.nothingiswasted.com/roundtable Are you reeling from the hurt caused by those within the four walls of a church? Our masterclass, When People Fail: Healing From Church Hurt with Natalie Runion, will help you find healing after hurt: nothingiswasted.com/masterclass Join us in meeting people in their pain and providing a pathway through by giving to Nothing is Wasted: www.nothingiswasted.com/donate

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Hi Friends! Welcome to the second week of December 2024 and your new weekly energy impressions episode! Happy Monday ~ This week continue to go slow as things speed up, feel your tender heart, see a new reflection and click into your passion. In this episode I dive into the energy forecast for Dec 9th - 15th. Offering you intuitive insight, guidance and soul questions/journal prompts to help you connect to your inner guidance.  I hope you feel supported and this episode helps you trust and listen to the language of your intuition. Please feel free to reach out if these weekly energy impressions resonate with you. I love to hear from you. Connect with me by checking out the links below!   Explore how my Intuitive & healing services can support you Send me a message Join my email list here to receive my monthly newsletter  Follow me on Instagram Meditate with Me! Free on Insight Timer App   

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This episode is dedicated to the moments when your heart feels particularly soft, sensitive, or worried about the world. I share gentle, grounding practices and soulful insights to help you nurture yourself and hold space for the moment. Together, let's explore ways to find inner peace, reconnect with hope, and honour the beauty of caring so deeply—even when the world feels heavy. Join me as we lean into beauty and resilience within ourselves, the earth and Life during these trying times. CONNECT WITH ME: You can write me a note and send it to hello@rachelhodgens.com You can follow me @therachelhodgens And don't forget to rate & review the podcast!

A Conversation on Gentleness, How to Be Courageously Soft, and Divorce with Charaia RushDuring this episode, we are learning how to invite the Holy Spirit to soften our hearts.GALATIANS 5:22-23 NIVBut the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.MEET CHARAIACharaia Rush is a writer and speaker who is passionate about telling the story of the gospel and watching how it softens the hardened corners of our hearts and illuminates the dark rooms of our spirits. She has written for outlets such as Christian Parenting and SheReads Truth. She resides in Colorado with her two lovely children.RESOURCESPurchase Courageously SoftConnect with Charaia on IGGrab Liv's Resource to Shift Your Shallow Bible Study to a Sincere One Connect with Me on IGGrab Your Copy of Selah hereSELAH: A STUDY OF 1 AND 2 SAMUELPurchase your copy of Selah: A Study of 1 and 2 Samuel

TAKEAWAYSWe're not meant to stare into the rearview mirror - we're meant to look at what's in front of usMany people live with more awareness of their frailties than the faithfulness of GodConnect with your family every night around the dinner table and each person share about their day and include a great devotionalYour labor is not in vain, your work matters, you are extremely valuable - don't give up

The Power of a Tender Heart

The Power of a Tender HeartSupport the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Singer-songwriter Mia Dyson joins Rhett from Los Angeles to talk about her new record Tender Heart, the evolution of her songwriting, and the pursuit of authenticity. Mia and Rhett discuss perseverance, the necessity of making mistakes, and how to get around the negative habit of comparison. Mia shares the story of how she learned to play guitar, and explains the role of discipline in her creative process. Mia Dyson is a multiple ARIA-nominated & award-winning artist from Melbourne Australia, with a powerful grit and gravel voice and guitar-playing prowess landing her voted amongst the top 25 Australian guitarists of all time. Releasing 6 critically-acclaimed albums and touring the world with the likes of Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt and Eric Clapton, Mia has cemented her place as one of the great Australian troubadours. Follow Mia @miadyson Rhett Miller website Follow Rhett @rhettmiller Wheels Off is hosted and produced by Rhett Miller. Executive producer Kirsten Cluthe. Editing by Matt Dwyer. Music by Old 97's. Episode artwork by Mark Dowd. Show logo by Tim Skirven. Distributed in partnership with Osiris Media.  This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also ask Alexa to play it. Revisit previous episodes of Wheels Off with guests Rosanne Cash, Rob Thomas, Jeff Tweedy, The Milk Carton Kids, and more. If you like what you hear, please leave us a rating or review.

At Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Charleston, SC, our senior pastor Rev. Craig Bailey preached in his First Peter sermon series, encouraging us to be like-minded with the mind of Christ.

"Learning From Josiah's Tender Heart" A message preached by Pastor Mike Henry at Royal View Baptist Church. Worship Guitar - 100 Beautiful Hymns - Instrumental - Peaceful Gospel Music --- Used by the permission of the artist Josh Snodgrass

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, Narrated by Tyler Boss, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. Do you consider tenderness a weakness or a strength? Meditate on Ephesians 4. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Mia Dyson is a multiple ARIA-nominated and award-winning artist from Melbourne. Her powerful grit, gravel voice, and guitar-playing prowess have earned her a spot among the top 25 Australian guitarists of all time. She's released six critically acclaimed albums and toured the world with the likes of Stevie Nicks, Bonnie Raitt, and Eric Clapton. Just a brief heads up: this conversation delves into the philosophical and existential aspects of life, death, and the pursuit of meaning. We also cover Mia Dyson's career as a musician, her near-death experience during an earthquake, and the impact of that experience on her outlook on life, her shift in ambition, pursuit of success, the nature of purpose, and the significance of relationships. Oh, and Mia shares her insights on the creative process, being free from external validation, and the joy of following the muse. It's a big chat! Mia also discusses her new album 'Tender Heart' and the creative process behind it, sharing insights about embracing uncertainty, separating the art from the artist, and the impact of her music on listeners. Here's her website: https://www.miadyson.com Listen to her on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5QSZl73T85ZpZGAHSDIED6?si=7jgN_AVMQuS5qx06PLWjDg Mia's new song, Dare: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fl-leJwhQlg Shop her merchandise and buy her albums: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/mia-dyson Watch When the Moment Comes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKFNx6go0SE Learn more about Vipassana meditation: https://www.dhamma.org Keywords: music, creativity, near-death experience, purpose, ambition, success, relationships, existentialism, philosophy, Mia Dyson, Tender Heart, creative process, uncertainty, art, artist, pacemaker Chapters 00:00 Reconnecting and Reflecting on the Past 08:17 The Near-Death Experience and Its Aftermath 38:11 The Creative Process and Freedom from External Validation 44:00 Embracing Uncertainty in Creativity 48:24 Separating Art from the Artist 49:28 The Impact of Music on Listeners 1:12:04 Technological Advancements in Medical Devices _______________________________________ Want to work with Jeremy? Click here to learn more about life coaching: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/11-coaching⁠⁠⁠ Follow Jeremy on Instagram @LongDistanceLoveBombs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/longdistancelovebombs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sign up for Jeremy's weekly newsletter! Each week, he shares a personal story and his favorite books, tunes, articles, and ideas. Click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://longdistancelovebombs.mykajabi.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. It's easy and takes five seconds. Check out a list of 120 of Jeremy's favorite books here, including HIS BOOK, and many his guests have written and recommend reading: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/longdistancelovebombs.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Here is all of Jeremy's favorite stuff on the planet: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longdistancelovebombs.com/favorites⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/longdistancelovebombs/support

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We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Hosea 11:1–12:1. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Stephen T. Um. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

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Today we're on assignment from Michele Norris to keep talking cast iron skillets. Molly goes to confession and we're not interested as we talk pots, lies and mustaches. The more we learn about these crucibles and cauldrons the more we realize that we're often loathsome and non-comedogenic.  Le Creuset history pagespraying enamel videoSpilled Milk Bolognese sauceMatthew's Now but Wow! - Tenderheart by Hetty McKinnon Support Spilled Milk Podcast!Molly's SubstackMatthew's Bands: Early to the Airport and Twilight DinersProducer Abby's WebsiteListen to our spinoff show Dire DesiresJoin our reddit

From the day I was born, I wanted my own way. Growing up, my getting my way pretty much determined the peace and happiness in our home. As a teenager, getting my own way included secretly seeing a forbidden boyfriend for most of a year and other things.Do you identify? Don't most of us want our own way? Why?Resources:Read: Growing a Tender Heart for Prodigals and Those who Love Them https://bit.ly/3KpnMRVJoin the Prayer for Prodigals community here: https://bit.ly/3uyhSWQSign up for Judy's monthly newsletter here: https://bit.ly/39TBlYtPurchase a copy of the When You Love a Prodigal book for you or a loved one here: https://amzn.to/3l1JPmyStay connected:Website: judydouglass.com/podcastFacebook: facebook.com/JudyDouglass417Instagram: instagram.com/judydouglass417X: twitter.com/judydouglass417YouTube: https://bit.ly/3qzjAqY

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If more people knew more ways to cook vegetables, do you think they would be more likely to eat healthier? Studies show that people who were more knowledgeable about cooking vegetables were more likely to report eating them regularly. Hetty Lui McKinnon is an award-winning Australian Chinese cookbook author. She is known for her vibrant and flavorful vegetarian recipes that are inspired by her Chinese heritage and global travels.

Things nobody says: there's too much patience in today's world. There's just too much mercy and kindness. Bestselling author and pastor Craig Allen Cooper wants to lead us through the noise and rancor of today's culture straight to the tender heart of God. How do we allow the love and mercy of God flow through us to those who desperately need it? Don't miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One thing that we pray for often these days is peace in the Church. And not just maintaining peace in our own churches, but peace across the Big C Church. And that is the focus for Peter: that even in the midst of surrounding chaos, Peter's desire is that the Church would be a testimony of true peace.

Why are Jesus followers vulnerable to hardened hearts?Charaia Rush talks to Angie about how to identify what hardens our hearts and how to take steps to keep it soft.  https://livesteadyon.com/ Email Angie at: steadyonpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: @livesteadyon Instagram: @angiebaughman421 Looking for something not listed? It's probably here: https://linktr.ee/livesteadyon  https://www.charaiarush.com/https://www.instagram.com/charaiarush/ Charaia Rush is a writer and speaker who is passionate about telling the story of the gospel and watching how it softens the hardened corners of our hearts and illuminates the dark rooms of our spirits. She has written for outlets such as Christian Parenting and She Reads Truth. She resides in Colorado with her two lovely children. Charai's book is, “Courageously Soft: Daring to Keep a Tender Heart in a Tough World”  Theme music:Glimmer by Andy Ellison

There are many reasons for and ways of becoming hard in our cruel world. You may think a hard heart is a good and protective thing. When harm or disappointment comes, a natural human response is to develop a tough and closed heart. But that also closes you off to the good things God intends for you and wants to work in you. Is there a way to cherish a soft heart in a tough world? Mother, writer, and teacher Charaia Rush is Dr. Carol's guest on this encouraging episode. They talk about how shame and pain can harden our heart, what a hard heart is and isn't, and God's process for softening our heart which opens us up to all His good things. Connect with Charaia Rush on her website, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram Find Charaia's book Courageously Soft: Daring to Keep a Tender Heart in a Tough World    Check out Dr. Carol's new book Sexpectations: Reframing Your Good and Not-So-Good Stories About God, Love, and Relationships And look around at all the supplementary resources at YourSexpectations.com. Dr. Carol loves to hear from you. You can leave a confidential message here.

There's a lot of talk these days about church hurt. People who have been hurt or disappointed by spiritual leaders, spiritual leaders who have been hurt by those they are called to lead. How can someone in spiritual leadership maintain a heart that is tender to those he or she is leading, and simultaneously protect against chronic injury from the saints? Today's guest Ashley Earwood has had her own share of church hurt and joins host Bridgette Tomlin to reveal how the Holy Spirit has trained her to cultivate tough skin with a tender heart.--------------------------------------------------------------------------A church girl at heart, Ashley has volunteered in just about every area of the church you can imagine and has faithfully served alongside her husband in full-time pastoral ministry for the past 15 years. She currently serves full-time as part of the Senior Leadership Team at Bear Creek Church in Lodi, California where she also leads the Women's Ministry. She's about to celebrate 5 years of ONE Conference, a local women's conference she founded & hosts, centered around the topic of Biblical unity. She's been married to her college sweetheart, Paul, for 20 years and they have three spunky children, ranging in ages 10-15. A self-proclaimed 'reluctant pastor's wife' herself, Ashley has a heart to encourage ministry wives and is passionate about encouraging & equipping ALL women to find their place and run their race within the Body of Christ. Connect with today's guest, Ashley Earwood:IG:  @ashleyearwood_Featured:Let's Retreat Registration is OPEN!Let's Connect | Widows Online CommunityMany thanks to our host, Bridgette Tomlin, and engineer Justin Lynn of Justin Lynn Music. Learn how you can capitalize on all Justin can do for your small business, church, or ministry by clicking here!

Paul Cardall welcomes his friend, USA Today bestselling author, pastor, and keynote speaker Craig Cooper.  ABOUT CRAIGCraig Allen Cooper is a USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker. He co-wrote the book "Glad You're Here" with Grammy-nominated country singer and songwriter, Walker Hayes. "Glad You're Here" instantly became a Publisher's Weekly, ECPA, and USA Today national bestseller and has been featured on The Today Show, People Magazine, The 700 Club, Jesus Calling, and Family Life Radio, as well as various other news sources, radio and television programs and podcasts, including That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs and Dream Big with Bob Goff.  His latest book is called Overflowing Mercies, 100 Mediations on the Tender Heart of God Craig served as one of the founding pastors of Redeeming Grace Church in Franklin, Tennessee and is the founder of Glad You're Here Ministries. He is the subject of the song "Craig" by Walker Hayes, and he resides in the greater Nashville area with his lovely wife, Laura, and their four kids. You can follow Craig on Instagram @craigallencooper and for more information or for speaking inquiries, please visit www.craigallencooper.com/speaking GET CRAIG'S BOOKS - - - - - - - - - KNOW MORE ABOUT OUR HOST VISITOfficial WebsiteFacebookInstagramYoutube LISTEN TO THE MUSIC OF PAUL CARDALLSpotifyApple MusicAmazon Show your support by subscribing to the podcast. Please leave a review.

Isaiah Bailey the singer, actor, vocal coach, worship leader, and newest member of the band The King Will Come joined Of Stone & Clay to talk about his religious background and faith, his experience touring the world in the iconic musical, The Lion King as Mufasa, friendship, being present, having a tender heart and much more. CONNECT WITH TAYLOR CHURCH All Links: https://taylorchurch.komi.io/   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/taylorchurch44  TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorchurch44?_t=8kEB4kGbLPm&_r=1  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TaylorChurch   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/taylorchurch44 LISTEN/SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Music - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/of-stone-clay-with-taylor-church/id1487867868  Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Mg5PmeuJmOVgxIWIe4N7c?si=a-DwQDnSSQKFN1rGWOtoOg&nd=1&dlsi=3d7c23bc051b4ffc  CONNECT WITH ISAIAH BAILEY Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/sangisaiah?igsh=ZHZ3Mm05ZjA5eDRr Website- https://isaiahbailey.com/?fbclid=PAAab5aGbPnW4tFGB7JoGKO0pL5eKBPcBXM5qHg7DM88oIfuzOaO6P8ESseFo_aem_AbzqaOYyFt83oZ-5ZVpmVpVuGfqHE_bX1dzZkDfYm2Osh85NnHY0x4qz51DmMC-6gq8 PRODUCTION CREDITS: Intro/Outro Music: by Saintrickolas https://open.spotify.com/artist/735LkHjRrb3LEv9php5HPA?si=NpU8TyshQp6Rym-3X-F27w Recorded at Mindset Content Creation Studios Produced by Tommy Moore Brought to you by Tommy Moore Presents - https://www.instagram.com/tommy_moore_presents

Ephesians 4:31-32 Relationships matter!  How I treat my fellow man has direct bearing upon my personal relationship with God.  The two are not mutually exclusive. It's not just me, God and forget everyone else.  Yet surprisingly, this is often how many Christians think.  Husbands can verbally abuse their wives and then turn up to the throne of grace like nothing ever happened.  Brethren, it doesn't work like that, how I treat my wife is directly related to how God treats me.  Have you not read? “Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered (1 Pt. 3:7).  My dear people, this is just one example of many.  This sermon is an exhortation to tenderness of heart; “… be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you (Eph. 4:32). 

Want to add some sweetness to your week? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate all week to inspire each other – and you! You'll find out all about a decadent, light and airy, chocolate dessert, that's ideal for entertaining, and a one-pot baked lentil dish that's a great make-ahead meal and is easy to modify.Tune in for a quick dose of home cooking inspiration! ***Links to from this week's show:Molly O'Neil's chocolate silk pie recipe for the NY TimesHetty Lui Mckinnon's Tenderheart cookbook for the baked lentil and feta recipe, and a similar recipe by Ali Slagle for the NY Times.Smitten Kitchen's pizza beans***We love hearing from you — follow us on Instagram @foodfriendspod, or drop us a line at foodfriendspod@gmail.com! Order Sonya's debut cookbook Braids for more Food Friends recipes.

Charaia Rush is a mama of two, a non-profit manager in Colorado Springs, and a writer who felt led to engage in conversations of race, healing, the Church and, most importantly, the fight to remain soft. She is passionate about keeping a soft heart in a tough world, making sense of the hard and holy seasons, and laughing deep and long. In this episode, Charaia and host Mindi Linscombe Mindi discuss:

Australian musician Mia Dyson joins Music Journeys to chat about her latest album featuring songs shaped by a near-death experience.

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Mia Dyson is an Australia-raised, LA based musician who is an award winner of the Australia version of a Grammy—an ARIA award. She's opened for Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mack and Bonnie Raitt. She's releasing her 8th album on Feb 23rd, it's called Tender Heart. Mia Dyson started writing this album shortly before an earthquake hit her home. Following the earthquake, she experienced an undiagnosed heart arrhythmia which caused her to stop breathing. She almost died. Emily Fox talks with Dyson about the themes on the album including forgiveness and mental health, but first she talked about what she can remember from her near death experience.  Support the show: https://www.kexp.org/sound/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world that often feels as hard as unturned soil, remember the wisdom of Hosea 10:12 - to plow the hard ground of our hearts for a harvest of love. Like a farmer diligently tending to his fields, we too must nurture our spiritual soil. Whether it's through prayer, thankfulness, generosity, or forgiveness, let's commit to breaking up the hardened areas of our hearts. This isn't a one-time task but a daily journey towards softness, openness, and love. Let's plow our hearts together and watch as God showers righteousness upon us.

In a world that often feels as hard as unturned soil, remember the wisdom of Hosea 10:12 - to plow the hard ground of our hearts for a harvest of love. Like a farmer diligently tending to his fields, we too must nurture our spiritual soil. Whether it's through prayer, thankfulness, generosity, or forgiveness, let's commit to breaking up the hardened areas of our hearts. This isn't a one-time task but a daily journey towards softness, openness, and love. Let's plow our hearts together and watch as God showers righteousness upon us.

A tender-hearted child is modeled by the adults around them. Your child seeing you read God's Word, talking about what you have learned, and praying are some of the greatest ways to develop a tender heart in your children. How is your tender heart?

It's that time of year where we sit back, relax and reflect on some of the best stuff that came out this year! First up, we asked Alex Beggs — freelance food writer, former staffer at ‘Bon Appetit' and all-around friend of the show — to tell us about her favorite cookbooks of 2023. Here's Alex's list. You can find pictures, links and more details at our website! - ‘More is More' by Molly Baz - ‘Make It Japanese' by Rie McClenny- ‘More Than Cake' by Natasha Picowicz- ‘Sweet enough' by Alison Roman- ‘Snacking Bakes' by Yossy Arefi - ‘Pulp' by Abra Berens - ‘Tenderheart' by Hetty Lui McKinnon ]]>