Podcasts about Two Kinds

Two kinds of people I.  Pure II.  Defiled III.  Mind IV.  Deny V.  Disqualified (reprobate)

Second Sunday after Pentecost, recorded Thr., June 4, 2026. Based on Matthew 9:9-13. Pastor Johnold Strey. Website: crownoflifehubertus.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crownoflifehubertus/ Written transcriptions: https://johnoldstrey.wordpress.com/

In this episode, we're talking about two decision-making styles that affect how you spend your time, your energy, and your satisfaction with choices: satisficing and maximizing. You'll hear about what each style looks like in practice, why satisficers tend to be happier with their choices (backed by research), and where each style has blind spots. Plus, a personal story about running shoes, a teenager's obsession with gear research, and what happened when a satisficer let a maximizer take the lead. We also talk about why pairing these two styles together, whether on a team or in a relationship, creates better outcomes than either one alone. This show is brought to you by: The Do More Stress Less App : The time management and stress reduction app for ambitious professionals -  https://www.alexishaselberger.com/app FREE Resources: Watch this Free Class!: 3 Secrets to Always Having Enough Time For Your Work, Your Family and Yourself ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/register-now ) ⁠⁠Click here to grab your free Distraction Action Plan today and start saving hours  each week! ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/reduce-distraction )Stay connected!:Visit our website at  ⁠https://www.alexishaselberger.com⁠ Check out the " ⁠Time Well Spent: Time Management for Real People⁠ “ Course ( https://www.alexishaselberger.com/time-well-spent-course )Check out the  The Do More Stress Less App : The time management and stress reduction app for ambitious professionals -  (https://www.alexishaselberger.com/app )Join the  ⁠Do More, Stress Less Facebook Community⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/groups/domorestressless )Connect on  ⁠Linkedin⁠  ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexis-haselberger/ )Follow us for updates and more content: Youtube  ( https://www.youtube.com/c/DoMoreStressLess ) ⁠Instagram⁠  ( https://www.instagram.com/do.more.stress.less/ ) ⁠TikTok⁠  ( https://www.tiktok.com/@do.more.stress.less)  ⁠Facebook⁠  ( https://www.facebook.com/domorestressless )We want your feedback!:If you have constructive feedback, please email us at alexis+podcastfeedback@alexishaselberger.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a rating and share with a friend!Transcript:Read it  ⁠here⁠ !

Two kinds of people influence the quality of your life: those who support you … and those who don’t. Jim Daly explains why you can trust criticism from a friend, even when their advice hurts. Support Family Ministry If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Commentary, please give us your feedback.

Pastor Bobby Schuller teaches on the unwavering truth of God's Word: what was available for the Church over two thousand years ago is still available for us! Be encouraged to break free from misconceptions and boldly step into what God has promised, with today's message: "Two Kinds of Faith."

John interviews Oxford professor and apologist John Lennox on Artificial Intelligence, how should Christians view this technology, and how to maintain a Christian vision of what it means to be human.   Segment 1 – Two Kinds of AI  God, AI and the End of History: Understanding the Book of Revelation in an Age of Intelligent Machines  Segment 2 –  Should We Fear AI?  What is Claude Mythos?  Segment 3 – AI and Reality  Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow  My Story by John Lennox   

What is the difference between solitude and loneliness, and why does every creative person need to understand it?There are two kinds of being alone in creative work, and they are not the same thing. One makes the work great. The other wears you down to nothing. The difference between solitude and loneliness is the difference between sustainable creative life and creative burnout, and most of us never learn to tell them apart.In this Deep Dive, host Christian Taylor takes a single line from her conversation with filmmaker Armin Korsos, that filmmaking can be a very lonely process, and explores what it actually means to be alone in creative work, and what turns the hard kind of alone into the kind that makes the work matter.In this Deep Dive on Documentary First Episode 278 with Armin Korsos, Christian draws a line between loneliness and solitude. Loneliness is the desert. Solitude is the garden. The work, she argues, is learning to turn one into the other, and then finding the people who remind you that the loneliness was never a sign of failure. It was just part of the work.Anchored in Henri Nouwen's image of the desert and the garden, and C.S. Lewis on friendship from The Four Loves, this episode is for filmmakers, writers, voice actors, painters, small business owners, and anyone who does the quiet work alone and needs to be reminded they are not the only one.In this episode, Christian explores:The difference between solitude and loneliness, and why creative people confuse themWhy the most creative moments come from being alone, and why the work needs the quietThe second kind of alone: the lonely math of budgets, fundraising, and payrollWhy that weight is not a sign you are failing, but a sign you are doing the workWhat both kinds of alone are forging in you at the same timeWhy you cannot offer anything in a room of peers until the time alone has happenedHow finding your people can feel like an oasis in the desertWhat community actually does for the work, and what it does not doWhy you are built for both solitude and community, and need bothCHAPTERS0:00 The Two Kinds of Alone0:20 Armin Korsos on the Lonely Process1:13 The Outside View vs. the Inside Reality1:36 The First Alone. Solitude as the Creative Garden3:38 The Second Alone. The Lonely Math of Filmmaking5:28 Finding Your People. The Oasis in the Desert7:26 What Community Does for the WorkFrequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the difference between solitude and loneliness?Solitude is chosen, generative time alone that creative work requires. It is where you hear what a story is asking for and find your own voice. Loneliness is the heavier, often involuntary weight of carrying the hard parts of the work by yourself, the budgets, the rejections, the decisions no one else can make for you. The writer Henri Nouwen framed the spiritual task as converting the desert of loneliness into a garden of solitude.Why is filmmaking so lonely?From the outside, filmmaking looks like the festival, the poster, and the applause. From the inside, most of the work is one person alone with the thing: the edit, the budget, the fundraising, the difficult conversations with crew. The finished film never shows the months spent alone with a spreadsheet, so the loneliness stays invisible. It is a normal part of the work, not a sign of failure.What did Henri Nouwen say about loneliness and solitude?In Reaching Out (1975), Nouwen wrote that to live a spiritual life we must first find the courage to enter into the desert of our loneliness and to change it by gentle and persistent efforts into a garden of solitude. He described the movement from loneliness to solitude as the beginning of any spiritual life.How do creative people deal with isolation?By holding two things at once: protecting the solitude the work requires, and building a community that reminds them the loneliness is shared. The time alone is what makes the work. The people are what keep you the kind of person who can keep making it. You are built for both, and you need both.About the Topic and SourcesHenri Nouwen, Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life (1975)The Dutch priest, professor, and writer whose image of the desert of loneliness and the garden of solitude anchors this episode. His exact words: “To live a spiritual life we must first find the courage to enter into the desert of our loneliness and to change it by gentle and persistent efforts into a garden of solitude.”C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves (1960)Lewis on how friendship is born. The moment one person says to another, “What? You too? I thought I was the only one.” Christian connects this to meeting her friend Sarah in 1989 over a shared love of Lewis, Winnie the Pooh, and the Bible.About Documentary First: The Deep DiveEach week, host Christian Taylor takes an insight from a recent Documentary First filmmaker interview and explores it through literature, philosophy, current culture, and the universal human experience. It is a companion show to Documentary First, built for documentary filmmakers, lovers of story, and anyone who wants to think more deeply about what we are watching. Christian Taylor is a documentary filmmaker (The Girl Who Wore Freedom), actress, voice actor, and podcast host based in the United States.Resources MentionedDocumentary First Episode 278 with Armin Korsos: https://pod.fo/e/41b633Henri Nouwen, Reaching Out: The Three Movements of the Spiritual Life (1975):https://www.henrinouwen.org/books/reaching-outC.S. Lewis, The Four Loves (1960):https://www.cslewis.com/four-types-of-love/Caymanite (Armin Korsos): https://www.caymanite.usFilmmaker Friday Chicago: https://www.filmmakerfridays.orgThe Utah Beach Museum, Normandy: https://www.utah-beach.comListen and FollowListen on your favorite podcast app: https://podfollow.com/documentary-firstYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@documentaryfirstSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DocumentaryFirstConnectDocumentary First on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/doc1stChristian Taylor on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/meetchristiantaylor

Have you ever found yourself eating something and realized you don't quite remember deciding to eat it? Your hand is just there, the food is halfway gone, and somehow you're eating it and judging yourself for it at the same time. You paid full price for half the experience. What if the reason you can't stop isn't about willpower at all? What if the problem is that you're not actually tasting what you're eating? In this episode, we're talking about two kinds of hunger that look exactly the same from the outside but are asking for completely different things. One is moving toward something. One is moving away. And once you can tell them apart, something quietly shifts. We also get into some genuinely fascinating science — including what one Columbia neuroscientist discovered that flips everything the diet industry has ever told you about pleasure and food completely on its head. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why your first bite is the most powerful moment of any meal (and why most of us miss it entirely) What Dr. Dana Small's research says about pleasure, processed food, and why satisfaction might actually be the strategy The difference between the hunger that wants to arrive and the hunger that wants to escape Why desire is not the enemy — and what it's actually pointing toward How 30 seconds before a meal can shift how much you eat and how satisfied you feel Why the peace you're looking for in the pantry at 9pm is already inside you Key Takeaway The reason you can't stop once you start usually has nothing to do with the food. It has to do with which hunger is doing the asking. When you're moving toward genuine pleasure and you're actually present for it, your body knows when it's had enough. It always has. It just needs you to be in the room long enough to hear it. Listen If You've Ever Thought... "I wasn't even that hungry. I don't know why I kept eating." "I eat it and feel guilty the whole time and somehow still want more." "Nothing in the fridge sounds good but I keep opening it anyway." "I just want five minutes where my brain stops." "Why can't I just be normal around food?" Subscribe to The Confident Body Podcast If this episode made you stop and think, there's a lot more where that came from. The Confident Body Podcast is for women who are done fighting themselves around food and ready to understand what's actually going on underneath. We talk about emotional eating, self-trust, breaking free from diet rules, and building sustainable weight loss that doesn't require white-knuckling every meal. Subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Check out my new Substack page! You'll get bonus articles, inspiration, and wisdom. Plus some extra goodies I've got rolled up my sleeve. Check it out at: https://substack.com/@coachlizziemerritt   PS: Ever had that moment when you just WANT it?  Your brain doesn't care if you're hungry. It just tastes SO good and you just want it.  If that's you, then download the guide I JUST WANT IT. IT TASTES SO GOOD at: confidentbody.coach/wantit   Get the book my new book LIGHT: The New Psychology of Weight Loss Also, check out my first book: You Are A Miracle 

Why would God include violent prayers in the Bible?In this deeply challenging teaching on Psalm 137, John Ortberg explores anger, injustice, enemies, suffering, and why the Psalms are far more emotionally honest than most modern spirituality.John begins with a provocative statement: “You should stop having a quiet time.”Using reflections from Eugene Peterson, this episode explores the difference between prayer that merely calms us down and prayer that honestly confronts evil, grief, and the brokenness of the world.This episode explores:- Why Psalm 137 feels so disturbing- The role of anger and indignation- Why suppressed hatred is spiritually dangerous- Prayer as honesty before God- Jesus, enemy-love, and the Psalms- “Our hate needs to be prayed, not suppressed”Featuring reflections on:- Eugene Peterson- C.S. Lewis- René GirardScriptures:- Psalm 137- Ephesians 6:12- Matthew 5:44#Psalm137 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psalms #EugenePeterson #Justice #Forgiveness #BibleStudy

This week, we talk to Brooke Ligertwood about her new album ‘Eat,' which is unlike anything she's put out before. In RELEVANT Buzz, we break down new data that highlights where the Church has actually been growing over the last decade — and where it hasn't. We also tell the story of the e.l.f. Cosmetics co-founder who gave away his fortune and is becoming a priest. Plus we have a look at the new Moses limited series on Prime Video starring Sir Ben Kingsley. (It's impressive.)In Slices, Jesse has some thoughts about kamikaze dolphins, and the cast of course opens the show with thoughts on the new Drake albums, which leads to a fascinating conversation about what's been wrong with the music industry and our thoughts on where things are going. This week's Question of the Week is based on the ‘Thief In the Night' post we had this week: What's a movie or show you watched way too young that you now realize was completely inappropriate (and your parents probably had no idea)? Drop your answer in the comments on YouTube or reply on our Stories on social — we're reading our favorites on next week's episode.Highlights:00:00 — Intro / Drake drops three albums and burns down his Universal deal20:43 — RELEVANT Buzz: Elf Cosmetics founder becomes a Catholic priest24:11 — RELEVANT Buzz: The only churches actually growing (Pew data)34:02 — RELEVANT Buzz: Moses limited series on Prime Video37:43 — RELEVANT Recommends: Brooke Ligertwood, Eat45:00 — Slices: Kamikaze dolphins and the beluga whale that defected47:45 — Editorial Question of the Week50:55 — OutroAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

[This episode originally aired on July 18, 2023]  Someone recently asked me, “Am I spiritually bypassing?” •  I took that term to mean using one's practice or spiritual path as an escape, or relief, from the responsibilities of regular life in this world  •  it is a relief in a way, to take a break from the relentless struggles of daily life  •  is it possible to practice meditation in a way that's not bypassing all of that, while at the same time recognizing the need to have some relief from the relentlessness of life?  •  I think there is actually a parallel, or opposite, form of bypassing, something I would label “material bypassing”—avoiding our own spirituality our spiritual yearnings and insights by keeping busy and constantly occupying ourselves with an endless stream of worldly concerns  •  the challenge is to find some way of being skillfully and wholeheartedly engaged in both your life and your meditation practice—appreciating that we need to take a break from worldly concerns, but then we need to re-energize and engage fully in the world again.

ALPHA HOUR EXHORTATION & PROPHETIC PRAYERS – EPISODE 729

Two Kinds of SlaveryOne Kind of LoveWhat should we do

What do non-denominational and Pentecostal churches have in common — and why are they the only two categories of American Christianity consistently growing right now? Brian From digs into new data that points to something deeper than style or structure: a widespread hunger for experiential, Spirit-filled faith in an age where everything feels artificial. Then: Christian nationalism is becoming a household term, and Brian makes the case that the real danger isn't patriotism — it's when Jesus gets used as a lever for political power rather than worshiped as King. A practical word on evangelism that might actually help: forget the clipboard approach and start asking better questions. Three lighter stories — a woman in Alabama who shot her husband for being annoying, a donor who paid off student loans at commencement, and data showing high-powered dads are finally spending more time with their kids. The doctrine of perseverance unpacked: why you'll still be a Christian tomorrow, and it has nothing to do with your strength. And a genuinely clarifying look at what "pray without ceasing" actually means — hint, it's less about bowing your head and more about living in constant communion. Happy birthday, Carrie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galatians 4:8-31 "Two Kinds of People" This sermon by Pastor David Tarkington was preached at First Baptist Church of Orange Park on May 10, 2026.

I almost drowned on the Ocoee River. The thing that saved me wasn't anything I'd thought to ask for.This is the first essay in the Saturday series at The Difficulty — longer pieces from a series I've been writing on Substack called The Descent, about the choices that shape a creative life. Saturday is for the essays that don't fit the news-cycle pace of the rest of the week.Today's is about how hard it is to ask for help — and the deeper, harder thing underneath it: the surrender we resist for years before we know we're resisting it. Drawing on David Whyte, David Hawkins, and Carl Jung's “shoes too small” image, with a near-drowning story I haven't told publicly before.Closing question: What am I holding onto that I already know isn't working?—CHAPTERS00:00 Saturday Series Intro01:01 The Hard Word — Help03:26 The Near-Drowning Lesson04:52 Two Kinds of Help06:52 Surrender vs Giving Up07:57 Shoes Too Small09:40 Letting Go Changes You10:46 Readiness and Courage12:55 Modern Ways to Give Up14:47 The Question to Ask15:07 Closing and Where to Find More—FREE — THE DIFFICULTY FIELD GUIDEEight difficulties every working writer faces, and what to ask when each one shows up.→ crossroadspublishing.group/assets/pdfs/The_Difficulty_Field_Guide.pdf—WHERE TO FIND MESubstack — new essays Wednesdays, the Working Publisher news digest Fridays→ chadprevost.substack.comThe Difficulty — Monday (the why), Thursday (the how), Saturday (essay readings) — wherever you listen to podcasts→ chadprevost.com/the-difficultyCrossroads Publishing Group — publishing services, IF/THEN Books, the Iris Blackwood mystery series→ crossroadspublishing.group—“The difficulty in life is the choice.” Get full access to The Descent at chadprevost.substack.com/subscribe

A few years ago, lying in a tent in the Hindu Kush with destroyed legs  and altitude-split lips, Tom Foxley found himself in a conversation  about Everest.   Why it pulls at people. And why, despite that pull, he realised he  didn't want to climb it — not the way most people climb it. Fixed  ropes from base to summit. Guided queues. Infrastructure rebuilt every  season so that people reach the top regardless of whether they were  truly ready.   His climbing partner said something Tom has been turning over ever  since: everyone gets to the top, but everyone who knows the mountain  knows how they got there. That's style.   In this episode, Tom maps that principle onto the two kinds of operator  he sees every week in business. The one who moves constantly but  struggles to name what they actually built today. And the one running  what looks like a similar business — similar revenue, similar team,  similar pressure — but where decisions don't come back, problems stay  solved, and calm is a trained state rather than a lucky one.   The gap between those two operators isn't information, discipline or a  smarter model. It's training. And almost nobody does it — not because  they don't want to, but because nobody told them it was available.   Topics covered: - The Hindu Kush, Everest and what mountaineering style reveals about    business operators - The two kinds of operator — what actually separates them - Why masterminds, accountability and systems are the fixed rope    version of building a business - The difference between engineering around your gaps and closing them - What it looks like when the internal architecture does the work the    external structures used to do - The question worth sitting with this week

In this episode, the Micah Mobilizers discuss two kinds of unity Christians are being called to at this moment. On one hand, U.S. leaders are calling on the church to support unchecked military power. On the other hand, Christians are calling on the church to lay down our denominational differences and come together to proclaim plainly the message of Christ—a message of love, justice, and humble walking before the Lord. So the question is: which unity are we participating in—by what we are doing, and by what we fail to do? 

04.26.2026 | The Generous Life | Part 1: Two Kinds of Giving | Pastor Jeff Wickwire Pastor Jeff Wickwire teaches us that New Testament giving flows from love and gratitude, not obligation or fear—it's about becoming generous people who find joy in sharing what God has given us. What does generosity look like in your daily life, and how has giving brought unexpected joy to your heart? Share your thoughts below and let's encourage one another in living the generous life God calls us to!

04.26.2026 | The Generous Life | Part 1: Two Kinds of Giving | Pastor Jeff Wickwire Pastor Jeff Wickwire teaches us that New Testament giving flows from love and gratitude, not obligation or fear—it's about becoming generous people who find joy in sharing what God has given us. What does generosity look like in your daily life, and how has giving brought unexpected joy to your heart? Share your thoughts below and let's encourage one another in living the generous life God calls us to!

Jase, Al, and Zach wrestle with a deceptively simple question: what does it actually mean to know God? They explore the role of the Holy Spirit, the struggle with rejection and belonging, and how even cutting-edge artificial intelligence is exposing the limits of human knowledge and what we can truly know.  In this episode: Romans 9, verses 6–8; Galatians 3, verses 26–28; Galatians 4, verses 1–7; Galatians 5, verses 2–6; Galatians 5, verses 13–26; Galatians 6, verses 14–15; Ephesians 2, verses 14–22; Ephesians 3, verse 6; 1 John 2, verse 1; 1 John 2, verse 28; 1 John 3, verses 1–2; 1 John 3, verse 14; 1 John 3, verse 20; 1 John 5, verses 13–20 “Unashamed” Episode 1317 is sponsored by: Exclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/UNASHAMED. Promo Code UNASHAMED https://homechef.com/unashamed — Get 50% off and free shipping on your first box plus free dessert for life! https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Visit the website or call 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" to get 2 weeks free in the program! https://fastgrowingtrees.com — Get 20% your first purchase when using the code UNASHAMED at checkout. http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Chapters 00:00 Knowing “the Guy” vs. Just Knowing About God 06:45 Who Is the Real Israel? Faith, Promise, and Identity 13:30 Adoption as God's Children 20:30 One People in Christ & the End of Division 28:00 Law vs. Faith & the Pressure to Add to the Gospel 34:45 Living Free: Real Transformation 41:30 The Holy Spirit's Conviction 47:30 What We Know, What We Don't & Why It Matters 52:00 The Two Kinds of “Knowing” — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The parable of the net or the dragnet is familiar to most of us, but why are some of the believers caught by the gospel – "The Gospel Net" – in the parable not acceptable? I'll read the passage (which is Matthew 13:47-50), discuss it, and answer this question. For more study, see: The Full Article: "What Jesus Taught About Doing Right and Wrong," by Trent Wilde https://www.bdsda.com/what-jesus-taught-about-doing-right-and-wrong/ Only the section: "The Gospel Net—Catching Isn't Keeping" https://www.bdsda.com/what-jesus-taught-about-doing-right-and-wrong/#the-gospel-net-catching-isnt-keeping 2026 Sabbath School, "There's Two Kinds of Fish in The Gospel Net" A Branch Davidian Seventh-Day Adventist perspective on the Sabbath School lesson. www.bdsda.com Email us at SabbathSchool@bdsda.com for comments and study requests.  

Is political power built on institutions or on the stories we choose to believe?What is Islamism, and how do political narratives shape power in the Muslim world?In this episode of Thinking Islam, Dr Fatemeh Sadeghi explores Islamism, political narratives, and how storytelling shapes political power and legitimacy. Drawing on both Islamic intellectual traditions and modern social theory, Dr Sadeghi examines how narratives do more than describe reality - they actively shape it. From early Islamic history, where hadith and sīra were used to legitimise authority, to contemporary movements such as Islamism and the far right, we uncover how political stories mobilise people through promises of justice, salvation, and belonging. We also examine the decline of Islamism as a compelling narrative, and the “melancholic condition” it has left behind in many Muslim societies—a space marked by disillusionment, yet still open to new possibilities. The conversation raises a profound question: if all political and even religious commitments are mediated through stories, what kinds of narratives are needed today to sustain hope, dignity, and meaningful collective life?Dr Fatemeh Sadeghi is a sociologist and political theorist at the UCL Institute for Global Prosperity. Her research explores political imagination, gender, and the role of narrative in shaping social order and legitimacy, offering a powerful lens for understanding the moral and political crises of our time.Audio Chapters:00:00 - Highlights01:20 - What is a Narrative?03:05 - Political Narrative: Stories That Shape Power06:39 - Two Kinds of Narratives13:19 - Good vs Evil: ‘Us and Them'17:17 - Isn't the Quran doing the same thing?23:00 - Nostalgia as a Response to Colonialism30:00 - Can some Narratives Cause more ‘Legitimacy'?36:10 - Living Through a ‘Melancholic' Moment40:25 - Islamism Moved from Theology to Power43:24 - What Comes After Islamism as a New Narrative?48:30 - Who Creates Narratives when Knowledge is Democratised?56:30 - New ‘Islam' narratives are still grounded in Morality01:00:50 - Thinking Islam Question

We are constantly bombarded with advice, opinions, and what the culture calls wisdom. But did you know that there are two kinds of wisdom? And one of them is demonic. In Episode 4 of “Wisdom,” Duane Sheriff reveals the striking contrast between worldly wisdom and God's wisdom.Worldly wisdom is based on pride, selfishness, and what we experience through our five physical senses. Many people, even believers, can unknowingly operate in a wisdom that appears intelligent but is actually earthly, sensual, and influenced by demonic thinking. This kind of wisdom produces pride, envy, strife, confusion, and destructive outcomes. It's the same temptation found in the Garden of Eden, when humanity believed they could determine good and evil apart from God.According to the book of James, Godly wisdom produces righteousness and peace through the fruit of these eight traits: pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruit, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. These characteristics serve as a powerful test for discerning truth in our culture, relationships, and even in the church. Recognizing the difference between these two kinds of wisdom is essential for anyone who wants to live in truth and avoid the confusion dominating our culture.Click for FREE offer ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/wisdom/

March 29, 2026 - Brian Mashburn

Follow Jesus, not yourself.

Welcome to The DMF — Discovering Meaning in Film and Acting. I'm Justin Younts, and in this episode I continue my conversation with filmmaker, producer, and author Brent Lindstrom as we dive into the realities of writing, editing, and building a career as an author.Brent shares his journey through writing what he calls “trunk novels” — early works that helped him develop his voice and understand the craft of storytelling. Through this process, he realized just how much there is to learn when it comes to structure, character development, and refining a story.We explore the two primary writing approaches — outlining vs. pantsing — and why Brent believes outlining can help writers avoid writer's block and create a more efficient storytelling process.In this episode we discuss:• Common writing and editing mistakes authors make• How to edit your book effectively• Outlining vs pantsing in storytelling• Developing characters and narrative structure• The financial realities of being an author• Marketing your book and building an audienceBrent also shares lessons from writing his novel “Swing Low, Hangman of the Woods,” including the challenges he faced and how those experiences shaped his growth as a storyteller.This episode highlights the importance of patience, persistence, and continuous learning — whether you're writing your first book or refining your craft as a creative professional.Join us as we explore the writing process, editing strategies, and what it really takes to succeed as an author.

We're all asking big questions about identity, relationships, and why the world feels so broken. Origins takes us back to Genesis 1–11 to explore God's original design for humanity and what went wrong. These ancient stories speak directly to modern life, revealing why we long for meaning, why relationships matter, and why grace has been part of God's plan from the very beginning.

Secret Studies: Intuition begins February 2026! Join the waitlist now HERESecret Studies: Intuition is a foundational, somatic, trauma-informed approach to learning how to trust and collaborate with your intuition. This course blends energetics, creativity, depth psychology, and the psychic arts to help you reclaim your inner knowing. --- Calling all small business owners, healers, creatives, and educators! If you want to connect with an audience that truly understands and values your work, consider sponsoring an episode of Moonbeaming — we're a podcast with more than 2 million lifetime downloads and a deeply engaged, aligned community. For more information reach out to Hailey at moonbeamingpodcast@gmail.com ---What if intuition isn't one clear voice — but a holographic field of many different kinds of knowing?In today's episode, Sarah explores the premise that intuition is not a single sensation or moment of certainty, but a spectrum — fluid, multi-channeled, and deeply alive.Sarah breaks down two primary forms of intuition: the kind that arrives as calm clarity and recognition, and the kind that shows up as a pull, a compulsion, or an invitation into the unknown. She shares why the second form is often mistaken for anxiety, and how learning to trust uncertainty can be one of the most powerful ways we grow.This episode is a reframe for anyone who has ever wondered if they're “doing intuition wrong,” and a reminder that inner knowing doesn't always lead to comfort — it often leads to expansion, healing, and becoming more fully yourself.In this episode, you'll hear:Why intuition is holographic and comes through many channelsThe difference between certainty intuition and the intuitive pullHow anxiety can arise in response to uncertaintyIntuition as a healing GPS and an invitation into growthWhy intuition doesn't always lead to ease or comfortHow trust is built through the unknownLearning the unique language of your own inner knowing--- Intuition Isn't Certainty — It's a SpectrumWhat if intuition isn't a single clear signal? What if the moments that feel foggy, destabilizing, or even anxiety-producing aren't signs that you're disconnected… but signs that something meaningful is unfolding?If you've ever wondered whether you're “doing intuition wrong,” you're not alone. Many of us have been taught that intuition should feel calm, certain, and reassuring — and when it doesn't, we assume we've failed or misread the signal.In this episode of Moonbeaming, Sarah offers a powerful reframe: intuition is holographic. It's a spectrum. It comes through many channels, shapes, and sensations — and not all of them are comfortable.If this episode resonates, it's part of a larger Intuition Series leading into Secret Studies: Intuition — Sarah's foundational course on learning the unique language of your own inner knowing.In this episode, you'll learn:Why intuition is holographic and moves through many channelsThe difference between certainty-based intuition and the intuitive pullHow anxiety often arises in response to uncertainty — not intuition itselfIntuition as a healing GPS rather than a guarantee of comfortWhy intuition often leads to growth, not easeHow trust is built by moving through the unknownLearning the unique language of your intuition, rather than copying someone else'sIntuition isn't here to give you perfect answers or a neatly wrapped outcome. It's here to move the plot forward — to expand your capacity, deepen your trust, and guide you toward a more honest version of yourself.

"Who is wise and understanding among you?". James asks a question that hits closer to home than we might like to admit. This week, we dig into the difference between simply possessing information and walking in true, godly discernment.In this episode:Why we equate wisdom with being "the smartest person in the room".The warning against "unspiritual and demonic" wisdom.The essential starting point: The Fear of the Lord.Practical ways to create a "harvest of righteousness" in your home and workplace.Join us as we learn to let the Word of God shape our conduct and our hearts.

Excellence isn't a personality trait or a hustle tactic. It's a way of becoming. And in a culture driven by distraction, convenience, and external validation, genuine excellence is quietly eroding. What replaces it looks productive but feels hollow, leaving many people burned out, scattered, or chasing intensity instead of depth. This week on Win Today, Brad Stulberg joins me to recover a truer vision of excellence—one rooted in biology, values, focus, and formation. We explore why rugged flexibility matters more than rigid discipline, how to curate your inputs so your attention serves what matters most, and why there are actually two different kinds of burnout. This conversation reframes excellence not as achievement alone, but as a deeply human process of becoming aligned, durable, and alive. If you're tired of pseudo-excellence, dopamine-driven ambition, or burnout disguised as growth, this episode will help you reorient toward a better path—one that connects mastery with meaning and performance with purpose. Guest Bio Brad Stulberg is an author, coach, and researcher focused on excellence, sustainable performance, and human flourishing. He has written multiple best-selling books exploring the intersection of science, philosophy, and practice, and his work is widely recognized for helping individuals and organizations pursue growth without burnout. Brad's writing and teaching challenge hustle culture while offering a grounded, humane path toward mastery, resilience, and meaningful achievement. Show Partners SafeSleeve designs a phone case that blocks up to 99% of harmful EMF radiation—so I'm not carrying that kind of exposure next to my body all day. It's sleek, durable, and most importantly, lab-tested by third parties. The results aren't hidden—they're published right on their site. And that matters because many so-called EMF blockers on the market either don't work or can't prove they do. We protect our hearts and minds—why wouldn't we protect our bodies too? Head to safesleevecases.com and use the code WINTODAY10 for 10% off your order. Episode Links Show Notes Buy my book "Healing What You Can't Erase" here! Invite me to speak at your church or event. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

Navigating Dual Disasters: Ice Storms and Immigration in Emergency ManagementIn this episode of the EMN Podcast, the hosts explore the convergence of philosophy, disaster management, and uncomfortable truths within the emergency management profession. The discussion begins with a light-hearted joke, but quickly shifts to serious topics: the impact of ice storms in the Southeast and the political complexities around immigration enforcement in Minnesota. The hosts delve into the challenges emergency managers face in delivering services during crises, the importance of effective communication and collaboration, and the necessity of preparedness, mitigation, and recovery efforts. They stress the critical need for emergency managers to advocate for themselves, educate their communities, and navigate the political landscape to implement effective policies and procedures. The conversation also addresses the need for greater visibility into emergency management roles and the importance of proactive versus reactive measures to mitigate disasters.00:00 Introduction to the EMN Podcast00:58 Emergency Management and Ice Storms02:18 Challenges in Response and Recovery03:39 Preparedness and Mitigation Efforts07:03 Community Services and Messaging11:41 Policy Failures and Political Challenges22:19 Advocating for Emergency Management28:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Dr Thurman Hayes Jr. Preaching on James 1:13-18. Sunday February 1, 2026 at First Baptist Church of Suffolk, VA.

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Just as Klein and Grinberg distinguished two kinds of guilt, J. Rejd Meloy distinguished two kinds of pstychopathy,, primary and secondary; amd Sidney J. Blatt distinguished introjective and anaclitic depression; so we need to distinguish persecutory and reparative shame.

As the state heads into another winter storm - ready or not - the crew convenes to discuss our state's tendency to panic when the weather gets bad (who can blame us?), this week's latest ugliness perpetrated by ICE and the multiple connections to Texas, Ken Paxton's freewheeling use of AI deepfakes in attacking John Cornyn, and more. Joining us is Houston businessman and Democratic candidate for Texas Comptroller, Michael Lange.Learn more about Michael Lange and his campaign at https://texansforlange.com/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work at https://progresstexas.org/.

We sometimes say you can't compare apples and oranges. But this is what many people do when they talk about the righteousness of God. They believe it is merely an exalted, perfected form of human righteousness. But God's righteousness is of a completely different category altogether. How does the Bible differentiate human and divine righteousness? Find out from Dr. Barnhouse on Dr. Barnhouse and the Bible. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/791/29?v=20251111

Fresh of Bobby and Brad's trip to Tulsa Oklahoma for their first ever Chili Bowl, we are joined by the man who finished 3rd Saturday night, and everyone's new favorite dirt racer, Hank Davis. Hear about how he got together with the Matt Seymour Racing guys, what he was doing before, and what he's doing for the rest of the year!  Support the show

Welcome to the Winter 2026 Book Preview with Catherine of Gilmore Guide to Books!   Today, Catherine and Sarah share 16 of their most anticipated books releasing from January through March.   This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcement The 2026 Reading Tracker is out! This year brings upgraded features across the board — including NEW average star rating and 5-star book tracking for every stat on the Dashboard — plus an updated Lite Tracker for those who prefer a streamlined version. Both Trackers are ONLY available to paid Patreon or Substack subscribers ($7/month) and is no longer sold separately. To avoid Apple's 30% fee, be sure to join directly from the Patreon website (mobile or desktop). Join our Patreon Community (here) OR become a Substack Paid Member (here)!   One of the many benefits to supporting the podcast through either our Patreon Community or our Substack Community (both for just $7/mo) is that you get access to several bonus podcast episode series, including Book Preview Extras! In these episodes, Catherine and Sarah share at least 4 bonus books we are excited about that we did not share in the big show preview episode. Get more details about all the goodies available and sign up here for Patreon and here for Substack! Highlights A lightning round of some big releases coming this winter that we're not featuring in today's preview. Catherine chose books by authors she knows and trusts. This year, Sarah dug deep into the publisher's catalog for potential hidden gems. Sarah's books cover literary suspense, literary fiction, brain candy, nonfiction, and a thriller from 2 debut authors and 3 repeat authors. Sarah has already read one of her picks — and it was 4.5 stars! Plus, their #1 picks for winter. Big Winter Releases The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave (January 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:39] The Future Saints by Ashley Winstead (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:43] My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:46] Once and Again by Rebecca Serle (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [2:49] Crux by Gabriel Tallent (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [2:53] Lake Effect by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney (March 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [2:56] Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh (March 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:00] Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (March 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:03] Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict (March 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:21]  Missing Sam by Thrity Umrigar (January 27) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:24]  This Is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman (February 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [3:28]  Half His Age by Jennette McCurdy (January 20) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [3:31]  Other Books Mentioned I'm Glad My Mother Died by Jennette McCurdy (2022) [3:35]  Winter 2026 Book Preview [6:57] January Catherine's Picks Skylark by Paula McLain (January 6) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [10:53] Vigil by George Saunders (January 27)  | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [16:48]  Other Books Mentioned Circling the Sun by Paula McLain (2015) [11:04] When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain (2021) [13:12]  Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders (2017) [17:39]  February Sarah's Picks Good People by Patmeena Sabit (February 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [7:59] Royal Spin by Omid Scobie and Robin Benway (February 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [13:14] Kin by Tayari Jones (February 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:01]  Catherine's Picks Saoirse by Charleen Hurtubise (February 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [22:19] More Than Enough by Anna Quindlen (February 24) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [28:05] Other Books Mentioned Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng (2014) [9:37]  Happiness Falls by Angie Kim (2023) [9:40]  Real Americans by Rachel Khong (2024) [9:42]  The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (2003) [9:50]  Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (2019) [14:04]  Finding Freedom by Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand (2020) [14:53]  Endgame by Omid Scobie (2023) [14:57]  Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls by T Kira Madden (2019) [19:20]  An American Marriage by Tayari Jones (2018) [24:11] Silver Sparrow by Tayari Jones (2011) [24:13]   Leaving Atlanta by Tayari Jones (2002) [26:48]  Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen (2018) [29:43]  After Annie by Anna Quindlen (2024) [29:51]  March Sarah's Picks No One's Coming by Kevin Hazzard (March 3) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [30:07]  Whidbey by T Kira Madden (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [18:50] All the World Can Hold by Jung Yun (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org[35:31] She Fell Away by Lenore Nash (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:01]  The Complex by Karan Mahajan (March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:35]  Catherine's Picks Ruins by Lily Brooks-Dalton (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:02]  No Friend to This House by Natalie Haynes (US Release March 10) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:44] Son of Nobody by Yann Martel (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [43:11]  How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay by Jenny Lawson (March 31) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:15]  Other Books Mentioned A Thousand Naked Strangers by Kevin Hazzard (2016) [30:48]  The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton (2022) [33:06]  Good Morning, Midnight by Lily Brooks-Dalton (2016) [33:13]  Shelter by Jung Yun (2016) [35:41]  Medium Rare by A. Natasha Joukovsky (March 3, 2026) [40:39]  Red Widow by Alma Katsu (2021) [41:45]  Red London by Alma Katsu (2023) [41:46]  Life of Pi by Yann Martel (2001) [43:38]  The High Mountains of Portugal by Yann Martel (2016) [46:16]  The Association of Small Bombs by Karan Mahajan (2016) [47:17]  Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson (2012) [50:04]  Other Links The New Yorker | "The True Margaret," by Karan Mahajan 

Let this Christmas be the time when you ponder what it means — what it costs — to worship and follow Jesus, the Messiah.

Many owners struggle to make a profit and to pay themselves. This inevitably will lead to burn out and disillusionment and sadly for many closing down the shop before ever really seeing what it's potential could have been. Making money in your cafe has a lot to do with how well you track and manage what you already make. Enter the Profit First system and the coach who helps apply it to the world of coffee shops, Kim Logsdon! Kim Logsdon is a long time CFO and financial consultant who has worked with business owners and entrepreneurs for the past 30 years. She started her consulting journey in banking working with entrepreneurs and private equity advisors providing them with financial services and credit facilities to grow and expand their businesses organically and through acquisitions. Kim has also had substantial personal experience as an entrepreneur and business leader where she further deepened her expertise that her clients today rely on to help them navigate their own journeys.   Among the entrepreneurs Kim works with, she has a particular focus on coffee shops and coffee roasters to help them with cash flow issues and achieve financial stability through here personal caching using the Profit First methodology. She also help streamline operations with Pumpkin Plan business strategies and is launching the Money Habit Mentor program to help owners and team achieve financial freedom in their personal lives. In todays episode we will be discussing: What is Profit First and why might you need it Why do owners pay themselves last? Why managing money well and specifically is the key to stability How to go about applying this framework to your business How much should you be saving and investing? Common hurdles or points or resistance The real cost of not managing finances and the real profits to be had Links:  https://kimlogsdon.com/   Related episodes:  SHIFT BREAK! The Two Kinds of Margin You Need in the Cafe 202 : Mastering your Finances and Accounting w/ Keila Hill-Trawick of Little Fish Accounting 223 : Building a Financially Resilient Business w/ Andrew Carroll KEYS TO THE SHOP ALSO OFFERS 1:1 CONSULTING AND COACHING! If you are a cafe owner and want to work one on one with me to bring your shop to its next level and help bring you joy and freedom in the process then email  chris@keystothshop.com or book a free call now:  https://calendly.com/chrisdeferio/30min  SPONSORS Want a beautiful coffee shop? All your hard surface, stone, Tile and brick needs!  www.arto.com Visit @artobrick The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series!  www.pacificfoodservice.com  

Every church has two kinds of Christians: the self-reliant striver and the surrendered believer. Both pray, both read Scripture, both feel guilt… but only one experiences real, lasting transformation. In today's devotional, Kirk reveals why “I'll fix myself” faith always ends in exhaustion — and why true freedom begins with “God, I can't—help me.” If you feel stuck in cycles of sin, guilt, or burnout, this episode will reshape how you think about confession, repentance, and grace. Subscribe so you never miss a devotional that strengthens your walk with God. To learn more, visit kirkcameron.com To learn more about the sponsor of today's show and what our family currently uses for our healthcare check out Christian Healthcare Ministries by visiting https://hubs.ly/Q02vWQGy0 #TheKirkCameronShow #MorningDevotional #ChristianDevotional #SpiritualGrowth #FaithOverWorks #GospelTruth #GraceNotWorks #Repentance #BiblicalTeaching #ChristianLiving #WalkWithGod #DailyDevotional Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all study the same world. The battle is between two different interpretations of the same evidence.