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Wife's Lover Punched Me In The Face And Told Me Was Unworthy Until I Got Brutal RevengeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-cheating-wives-and-girlfriends-stories-2025-true-cheating-stories-podcast--5689182/support.

Wife's Lover Punched Me In The Face And Told Me Was Unworthy Until I Got Brutal RevengeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-cheating-wives-and-girlfriends-stories-2025-true-cheating-stories-podcast--5689182/support.

You're at a family dinner. Someone makes a comment about your body or what's on your plate. Suddenly your chest is tight, your mind is racing, and you're already planning tomorrow's restriction or extra workout. Sound familiar? In this episode, Lindsey Nichol gives you a real-time, actionable game plan for working through triggers as they happen—not tomorrow, not after the holidays, but RIGHT NOW. Whether it's an upcoming holiday gathering, a comment from a loved one, or scrolling social media, you'll learn exactly what to do in those moments when you feel completely out of control. Lindsey walks you through six powerful steps to move through triggering situations without falling back into restriction, over-exercising, or shame spirals. This isn't theory—this is practical, do-it-now guidance that will help you act from your healed self instead of your wounded self. What You'll Learn: Why your body's physical response to triggers is actually giving you valuable information The 6-step method to work through any triggering situation in real-time How to identify what your body and emotions are actually asking for (hint: it's not restriction) The "Act As If Now" principle that changes everything about how you respond to triggers A real client story of working through a triggering family gathering Why you have to stop operating from your unhealed self and start making decisions from freedom Key Takeaways: ✨ Your body isn't broken—it's trying to protect you based on old experiences that aren't happening right now ✨ You can't heal what you won't feel—naming your emotions is essential to moving through triggers ✨ The emotions you feel during triggers exist because they once kept you safe, but you get to choose differently now ✨ What would your best self do? Your future self who's already free? Act as if you're already her—because you are ✨ One triggering moment doesn't define your recovery—how you respond does The 6-Step Trigger Game Plan: Notice Your Body - Is your chest tight? Shoulders tense? Jaw clenched? Your body is giving you information Breathe - Hand on belly, breathe in for 4 counts, out for 6. Create space between the trigger and your reaction Name the Sensation - Where is the tension? The tightness? The heaviness? What is your body saying? Name the Emotion - I feel scared. Sad. Ashamed. Out of control. Unworthy. Name it out loud Compassion - That emotion exists because it once kept you safe. Your body is being reminded of an old experience. Give yourself grace Meet Your Now Needs - What do you need right now? A break? A phone call? Food? To do the opposite action? Then ACT AS IF you're already recovered Powerful Quotes from This Episode: "What you do in the next few minutes after you feel triggered will either keep you stuck in the same cycle or move you one step closer to the freedom you're desperately craving." "You can't heal what you won't feel." "That old experience isn't happening right now. You're not that little girl anymore who learned she had to earn love or approval." "Stop operating from your unhealed self. Stop letting the wounds make the decisions. Stop letting the fear drive the bus." "You ARE that future version of yourself. She's not some distant dream. She's you—making the next right choice in this moment." Ready for More Support? If you need help working through triggers and breaking free from the restrict-binge cycle, join The Recovery Collective—Lindsey's group support program where you get live weekly coaching, a supportive community, and the exact tools you need to find lasting food freedom. Learn more at: www.herbestself.co/recoverycollective Connect with Lindsey Website: www.herbestself.co  Private Facebook Community: Her Best Self Society www.herbestselfsociety.com  1:1 Client Applications: HBS Co. Recovery Coaching - Client Application - Google Forms Love this episode? Here's how you can support:

This week UnworthySlutBoy joins us on the pod to share his incredible journey breaking out of his conservative roots and metamorphosing into the kinky gear-head switch he is today! We discuss his experiences navigating kink across genders, why he loves to top while locked, and how he builds some of the hottest scenarios with dungeons and gear! Check out more of Unworthy's content here!For more chastity content check out our site ⁠⁠⁠⁠chastitypod.com⁠⁠⁠⁠! And follow us on ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠ for live updates! Listeners can get a free nether nudger with purchase of a full Viper or Cobra chastity set at www.kink3d.com and using our code CPOD!Episode edited by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Lip Locked⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and music by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alex Hell-n⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As we think about the end of our life, whenever that may come, we want to hear those words from Christ, "well done, good and faithful servant."  As we think about our lives, our struggles with sin and temptation, we may find that we are unworthy servants.  Worthy to be called good, and faithful, and... worthy of eternal life.  This is where Christ steps in and is good and faithful on our behalf, and through His death and resurrection makes us worthy.  Worthy to be forgiven, worthy to receive eternal life, not because of anything we have done, but all because of what Christ has done.

This is the sermon for the Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost at St Paul LCMS Church in Apopka, FL, with Pastor Donald Moore.  The sermon text is Luke 17:1-10.

The Oasis Church exists to glorify God through exegetical preaching, deep, relational community, and outreach to the world. Learn more about The Oasis Church at:www.theoasischurch.net

John 13:1-15From the series titled Becoming: NeighborsPastor John King – October 5,2025.

Three Little Words | Luke 17:1-10 | Unworthy Servants A little boy once broke his sister's toy. After whispering, “I'm sorry,” he waited as she thought, then finally replied, “I forgive you.” Those three little words stunned the world when the video went viral. Why? Because forgiveness is rare. Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not a medal we earn but a gift we pass on. We are not “worthy servants” stacking up good works—we are unworthy servants who still hurt and provoke others. Yet Christ forgives us. On the cross He tore sin out by the roots and cast it into the sea. In Baptism, Absolution, and His Supper, He keeps doing this for you. Forgiveness is not our accomplishment. It is the Gospel in action. By the Spirit, we guard and share this treasure: three little words that change everything—“I forgive you.” Which is simply another way of saying, “I love you.” ----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService

Three Little Words | Luke 17:1-10 | Unworthy Servants A little boy once broke his sister's toy. After whispering, “I'm sorry,” he waited as she thought, then finally replied, “I forgive you.” Those three little words stunned the world when the video went viral. Why? Because forgiveness is rare. Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not a medal we earn but a gift we pass on. We are not “worthy servants” stacking up good works—we are unworthy servants who still hurt and provoke others. Yet Christ forgives us. On the cross He tore sin out by the roots and cast it into the sea. In Baptism, Absolution, and His Supper, He keeps doing this for you. Forgiveness is not our accomplishment. It is the Gospel in action. By the Spirit, we guard and share this treasure: three little words that change everything—“I forgive you.” Which is simply another way of saying, “I love you.” ----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService

Sermon preached at Trinity Lutheran Church, Murdock, NE (5 October 2025). Text: Luk 17:1-10

Luke 17:1-10 ● 2025-10-04 ● Series: Words that Cut the Heart ● Listen to Audio

Have you ever felt too unworthy for God's love, forgiveness, or calling? In this episode, we look at Isaiah's encounter with God and discover that through His mercy and grace, we are not only forgiven but also chosen and qualified to live out His purpose.–To connect with Lauren or to become a Supporter, visit gravetop.com and follow her @laurenahargrove on Instagram and Facebook

Three Little Words | Luke 17:1-10 | Unworthy Servants A little boy once broke his sister's toy. After whispering, “I'm sorry,” he waited as she thought, then finally replied, “I forgive you.” Those three little words stunned the world when the video went viral. Why? Because forgiveness is rare. Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not a medal we earn but a gift we pass on. We are not “worthy servants” stacking up good works—we are unworthy servants who still hurt and provoke others. Yet Christ forgives us. On the cross He tore sin out by the roots and cast it into the sea. In Baptism, Absolution, and His Supper, He keeps doing this for you. Forgiveness is not our accomplishment. It is the Gospel in action. By the Spirit, we guard and share this treasure: three little words that change everything—“I forgive you.” Which is simply another way of saying, “I love you.” ----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService

Ross speaks from Isaiah

In this episode of Woman Awake, Claire sits down with Allura Halliwell — a transformational guide, creator of the Consciousness Method™, and mentor devoted to helping others move from fragmentation into energetic sovereignty. Allura's story begins with a radical spontaneous Kundalini awakening in 2018 — an experience that upended her life and became the catalyst for her path of deep integration, healing, and service. Through this conversation, Allura shares how she not only survived that awakening but transformed it into the foundation of her work in the world. Together, we explore: Allura's origin story and the 2018 Kundalini awakening that changed everything What she means by energetic sovereignty and how her Consciousness Method™ supports multidimensional healing The three core wounds most of us carry — Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown — and how to recognise which one is running your life Why so many of us “treat the symptoms” of our pain and how to finally work with the root cause What it means to shift into quantum reality and process internally to access new timelines The role of pain as a portal into awakening and transformation Practical steps for listeners who are ready to move from survival into wholeness ✨ This is a deeply grounding and expansive conversation that will speak to anyone navigating their own awakening, grappling with old wounds, or yearning to live from a place of sovereignty, wholeness, and freedom. Allura Halliwell Bio Allura Halliwell is a consciousness mentor and transformational guide whose radical awakening in 2018 catapulted her into a lifelong mission: helping others reconnect with the truth of who they are. Once a stay-at-home mother of three, her life changed forever after a spontaneous out-of-body experience at a meditation retreat revealed the energetic fabric of reality. That moment dissolved her old identity and birthed a new purpose—to guide others into profound reconnection through her signature modality, The Consciousness Method™. She now supports spiritual seekers who feel “stuck” despite years of personal growth, teaching at the pivotal space between inner healing and outer creation—what she calls the interface. Through this work, clients learn to align with wide-spectrum consciousness to access sovereignty, clarity, and meaningful transformation. Her offerings include transformational masterclasses like The Relationship Rewire and her forthcoming book Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown. As host of The Consciousness Method Podcast, Allura shares teachings and student stories that illuminate how her modality reshapes lives from the inside out. Connect with Allura: Website https://www.allurahalliwell.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/allurahalliwell/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/allurahalliwellcorewound?_rdc=1&_rdr Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@allura_halliwell

Send me a Text Message- please include your contact information so I can respondWhat happens when life cracks you open—and won't let you go back? Brian talks with Allura Halliwell, a consciousness mentor whose spontaneous out-of-body awakening led to seven years of deep integration. We explore core wounds (“unloved, unworthy, unknown”), why pain is a portal—not the enemy—and how to stop outsourcing safety by becoming emotionally sovereign.What You'll LearnThe anatomy of a spontaneous awakening (without physical trauma)Why integration can be harder than the awakening itselfThe Pain Portal: how to feel emotions somatically (not in story)“Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown”: the core fractures driving our loopsEmotional sovereignty: ending the chase for external validationHow shifting your inner template rewires relationshipsGuest Links (from the episode)Website: https://allurahalliwell.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/allurahalliwellFacebook: https://facebook.com/allurahalliwellConnect with Brian / Continue the ConversationSubstack community & extras: https://grieftogrowth.substack.comMentionedUpcoming book by Allura: Unloved, Unworthy, Unknown (join her mailing list on her site for preorder updates)Allura's podcast: The Consciousness MethodTimestamps (Chapters)00:00

The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica gives us a harrowing look at a dystopian future through an unforgettable heroine. Agustina joined us live at B&N Union Square to talk about active reading, the relationship between humans and nature, literature as a salvation, influences, translation and more with cohost Jenna Seery. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica Caliban and the Witch by Silvia Federici Silent Spring by Rachel Carson The Passion According to G.H. by Clarice Lispector Before Night Falls by Reinaldo Arenas Tender Is the Flesh by Agustina Bazterrica The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones The Bloody Countess by Valentine Penrose The Autobiography of My Mother by Jamaica Kincaid It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over by Anne de Marcken  

IF IT TASTES GOOD, SPIT IT OUT - God's ways are not our ways (reflections of an unworthy servant) #god #world #godsways #ifittastesgood #choosinggod Thank you for listening, our heart's prayer is for you and I to walk daily with Jesus, our joy and peace aimingforjesus.com YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@aimingforjesus5346 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aiming_for_jesus/ Threads https://www.threads.com/@aiming_for_jesus X https://x.com/AimingForJesus Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@aiming.for.jesus

Rio is joined by Joel and Ste who get stuck into Onana's transfer to Turkey along with the talking points from England's latest match under Thomas Tuchel.One of those is the absence of Trent Alexander-Arnold so Rio analyses why international managers prefer Chelsea's Reece James. There's a discussion around the value of games against the likes of Andorra as Rio says there's no concerns about England's performances at this stage of the buildup to the World Cup.Rio reveals who he thinks will take on Kyle Walker's mantle of the best 1v1 defender and praises Daniel Levy's tenure at Spurs and discusses the difference in mentality shown by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo when it comes to their desire to play in the World Cup for their respective nations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Sermon Outline: Genesis 32:1-21 — Unworthy of the Blessings Received by GraceProp: God often brings us to our end to soften our hearts to the gospel.Introduction:Jacob's story is a powerful conversion narrative revealing God's sovereign grace.Before doing good or bad, God's election stands: “the older will serve the younger.”Jacob seems unworthy through all his deception, raising the key question: When will Jacob truly worship God?Jacob's exile and return mirror Israel's exile and restoration in Christ, the true “Way, Truth, and Life.”Jacob's Predicament:Jacob flees Laban after deceit and conflict, then faces imminent threat from Esau, who still wants to kill him.Jacob is vulnerable, trapped between fear and no escape—his back is against the wall.Change of Disposition:In deep distress, Jacob begins spiritual transformation, humbling himself before both Esau and God.“Propitiation” means to turn away wrath — Jacob seeks to appease both his brother and God.Like gold refined by fire, Jacob's heart becomes malleable in God's hands.Jacob's Plan to Propitiate Esau (vv. 3-8, 13-21):First gift attempt confirms fear; Esau approaches with 400 men.Jacob divides his camp, prepares gifts to appease Esau.Though Esau should serve Jacob (older serving younger), Jacob humbles himself and submits.True exaltation in God's eyes comes through humility and service, not worldly status.Jacob's Plan to Propitiate God (vv. 1-2; 9-12):Jacob sees angels, prays humbly to God, acknowledges unworthiness of God's mercy.After a life of striving and deception, Jacob rests fully on God's grace and promises.His petition is for deliverance from Esau, trusting only God's power.Conclusion — God's Grace in the Gospel:Salvation is sovereignly given and requires humility, the opposite of natural human pride.God often brings us to our end so we might see our need for mercy.We are all “unworthy of even the least blessing” and cannot propitiate God ourselves.Christ's humble obedience and sacrificial death is our true propitiation and hope.Those who humble themselves and trust Christ are saved.Hashtags:#Genesis32 #GodsGrace #JacobStory #SovereignGrace #GospelHumility #ChristianHumility #Propitiation #ExaltedThroughHumility #FaithJourney #BibleSermon #ScriptureReflection #Messiah #ChristOurHope #SalvationByGrace #WrestlingWithGod #ExileAndReturn #TrustGod #SermonOutline #GospelTruth #ChristianTeaching"

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Welcome to September, friends! In this heartfelt episode, I open up about the struggles we all face with self-doubt, unworthiness, and the belief that we should be able to fix things on our own. I share my own journey of learning that asking for help isn't weakness—it's wisdom, and it's exactly how God designed us to live. Vulnerability has become my superpower, and I encourage you to embrace yours, too. We talk about the importance of community, drawing on scripture to remind us that we are called to encourage and build each other up. I invite you to consider joining the Set Free Sisterhood group, a safe and supportive space for faith-focused women who want to break free from the cycle of drinking and find true healing. You'll hear real testimonies from women who have experienced transformation and freedom, and I share how our group meets every other Thursday night, with ongoing connection through our WhatsApp chat. If you're tired of doing this alone, know that you are worthy of support and healing. Reach out to me at michelle@setfreesisterhood.com if you have questions or want to schedule a one-on-one call. Let's walk this journey together—because you don't have to fight this battle alone.   JOIN NOW: https://setfreesisterhood.thrivecart.com/set-free-sisterhood-collective/

In a post-apocalyptic world, a mysterious convent is some women's only hope for survival, but when the beautiful Lucia enters the scene, the unnamed narrator feels inspired to get to the bottom of the convent's many secrets. This week, Emily, Mary, and Kelli discuss Agustina Bazterrica's The Unworthy, covering everything from the structure of the convent's mysterious religion to the merits of writing diary entries with your own blood. Next Othersode: Sinners with Ally Russell (Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave) 9/16Next Episode: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green 9/30TOC::30—Welcome! Beverage check and icebreaker6:00—Book intro10:29—How does the narrative device work?20:00—Dystopia28:40—Religion39:14—Lucia49:12—There's a LOT happening in this book57:55—The ending1:02:28—Ratings1:09:10—What's on the blog? What's up next?

The twelfth Sunday after Pentecost - Pastor James Pierce

Today's episode includes: THE ELEVATOR. www.minervasweeneywren.com I write for free and for the love of it, but if you'd like to donate to cover fees, that's @minervasweeneywren on Venmo. :)  Thank you for joining us, friend. You are welcome in this whimsical universe. Minerva Sweeney Wren has other podcasts and stories for you to enjoy. Meet Maude, the Magic Unusual from 1921, who stumbles into a world of supernatural gangsters, true friends, and plague mask thingies in MCGILLICUDDY AND MURDER'S PAWN SHOP. Darren Curtis wrote the intro music. Please thank him! See you next time!

Homily for the 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, based upon Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Psalm 68; Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24a; Luke 14:1, 7-14.

On the Secret Witch Show today, Nicole is illuminating the tender ache that arises when witches dare to want - and then feel unworthy to receive it. This episode is a healing invocation for the women who are opening to name their true desires - only to find shame, doubt, and old fear flooding in. It's for the sensitive-hearted magic-makers who have danced with their longings, but still hesitate at the threshold of letting them come in. In this episode, we explore why desire is sacred (not selfish), how the Witch uses longing as a compass, and what it really takes to receive what we've called in - without burning out, bypassing your body, or shrinking into unworthiness. Nicole weaves the radiant flame of Archetypal Phosphorus through the journey of feminine creation, sharing somatic wisdom, soul stories, and a liberating reframe of manifestation as a state of being. If you've been hovering at the edge of your deepest longing to create a life as a healer witch, this one is for you. What You'll Learn from this Episode: Desire isn't selfish - it's sacred. It's how our inner Witch whispers “this way” to our soul. Naming what we truly want is a powerful spell to create it. Shaming our desires drains our life-force. Suppression doesn't keep us safe - it keeps us sick. Manifesting our desires is actually a return to health and vitality. You're already manifesting - always. The question is, are you creating from your soul, or from your unconscious wounding? If you've experienced trauma, receiving might feel unsafe - but it's not our fault. Our body learned to protect us this way. And now, our healing begins by gently opening again. The feminine body is built to receive - but how safe do you feel in unapologetic pleasure, in asking for what you need, in being seen in your desires? Desire is our birthright - not something we earn when you're finally ‘worthy enough'. The Witch within you already knows she is worthy of a life that lights her up. Resources and things that we spoke about: Our Links: Join our Free Meet your Witch Ceremony - September 18th - https://meetyourwitch.eventbrite.com Join our Apothecary Membership to heal your relationship with witchy desire (Create Space for your Witch circle is in September): www.nicolebarton.co.uk/membership  Social: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nicoleamandabarton  Facebook Group - Secret Witch Sisterhood: www.facebook.com/groups/secretwitch  Instagram - @iamnicolebarton Instagram - @archetypalapothecary You Tube - https://www.youtube.com/@secretwitchsociety Tiktok - @archetypalapothecary Sign up for our free Moonlit Apothecary Love Letters: www.nicolebarton.co.uk/moonlitapothecary  Thank you for listening, we'd love to know what comes alive for you in this week's episode, so please let us know. If you loved it, there's a fresh episode every other week - subscribe so you don't miss it! Thank you, Nicole and Team Secret Witch xox

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Horror author Paul Tremblay joins us for ANOTHER episode, this time to discuss John Carpenter's The Thing. Then, we turn our lens to Paul as we talk about his latest book, Another, a horror tale geared at younger readers. Tune in for our next episode where we will discuss The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica on September 2 (and follow along on our Fable book club now). On our next Othersode on September 16, we'll discuss Sinners and with Ally Russell, author of Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave! 

Sharing my thoughts on Agustina Bazterrica's ‘Tender is the Flesh,' and ‘The Unworthy' Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes:  Tender is the Flesh The Unworthy Pat's StoryGraph account Patrick MacFarlane (@patmacfarlane_) / X

Sharing my thoughts on Agustina Bazterrica's ‘Tender is the Flesh,' and ‘The Unworthy' Vital Dissent website Join my email list and become a premium member: http://www.vitaldissent.club Vital Dissent Merch 10% off with code VD10 Show notes:  Tender is the Flesh The Unworthy Pat's StoryGraph account Patrick MacFarlane (@patmacfarlane_) / X The Libertarian Institute

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and David Renfro are answering a question from 1 Corinthians 11 about communion. What is partaking in an “Unworthy manner?” Is this just aboutconfessing sins before communion? What was happening in Corinth that Paul is correcting here? Please listen today and each weekday, to the

Agustina Bazterrica's 2023 novel The Unworthy explores the relationship of its unnamed narrator with the repressive post-apocalyptic cult in which she finds herself. Jack and Kate embark on a harrowing journey through broken relationships and authoritarian control and dare to ask the most important question of all: can it be considered nunsploitation? What does it mean to crave feel-bad stories? Where did nunsploitation come from? And why does everything have to be “elevated,” anyway? All these topics and more will be explored in this episode of the podcast. Find us at BadBooksBadPeople.com, on Twitter @badbooksbadppl, Instagram @badbooksbadpeople, on Bluesky @badbooksbadppl.bsky.social, and on Facebook. Got questions, comments or feedback? Email us at badbooksbadpeople@gmail.com

Kim Robinson teaching on Luke 17:7-10.

Join us as we continue with episode 08 of our Summer sermon series on the Parables of Jesus! This week, Pastor Nathan explores Jesus's teaching in Luke 17 on the Unworthy Servant. If you enjoyed the teaching, want to dive in deeper, or are interested in more information please check out our website at www.hopeinanderson.com.

Dave Brisbin 7.20.25 We've painfully learned that when something seems too good to be true…be very careful or run. Grace falls into this category. What's too good to be true more than unmerited favor, unconditional acceptance? Not only too good, but not even fair or ethical. Our theology speaks of grace, but denies it in practice, lost in the glare of reward and punishment. That paradigm, created for us and reinforced by us, is like a box for our minds, describing life and our role so rigidly that even if we do somehow get a glimpse of graceful love, we still can't believe it really extends to us, unworthy as we are. Unworthy people can't imagine they qualify for grace. Shame blinds them. Perfect people can't imagine they need grace. Entitlement blinds them. So hard to fall in between. The only way to experience the first possibility of grace is to fully admit and embrace our imperfections and failings and yet keep showing up to the possibility of relationship—just as we are, with no pretense or expectation—to graduate from shame or entitlement to gratitude. Gratitude is telling. We're only grateful for gifts we could never give ourselves…best definition of grace. This is Jesus' whole job: graduating us to the gratitude of grace. He knows he's got to shock our minds out of the box that defines our lives and denies the existence of grace, and it's got to be a violent shock, a loss of comforting but limiting beliefs as painful as his own was in the wilderness experience that brought him right to the edge. He knows how we think, that we're always thinking, and that if we're thinking it, naming it, trying to control it, we're missing it. How do you know when you're in love? Can you explain it? Define it? Control it? Only way to fall in love, experience grace, is to stop thinking, fall out of control. Admit you were never in control and that you don't exist independently. Isn't that how it feels? That each breath is not your own, but your beloved's. Your life only has meaning in theirs? That's grace, and to move so completely into connection with another is to shock our minds out of the box and graduate to gratitude.

Dave Brisbin 7.20.25 We've painfully learned that when something seems too good to be true…be very careful or run. Grace falls into this category. What's too good to be true more than unmerited favor, unconditional acceptance? Not only too good, but not even fair or ethical. Our theology speaks of grace, but denies it in practice, lost in the glare of reward and punishment. That paradigm, created for us and reinforced by us, is like a box for our minds, describing life and our role so rigidly that even if we do somehow get a glimpse of graceful love, we still can't believe it really extends to us, unworthy as we are. Unworthy people can't imagine they qualify for grace. Shame blinds them. Perfect people can't imagine they need grace. Entitlement blinds them. So hard to fall in between. The only way to experience the first possibility of grace is to fully admit and embrace our imperfections and failings and yet keep showing up to the possibility of relationship—just as we are, with no pretense or expectation—to graduate from shame or entitlement to gratitude. Gratitude is telling. We're only grateful for gifts we could never give ourselves…best definition of grace. This is Jesus' whole job: graduating us to the gratitude of grace. He knows he's got to shock our minds out of the box that defines our lives and denies the existence of grace, and it's got to be a violent shock, a loss of comforting but limiting beliefs as painful as his own was in the wilderness experience that brought him right to the edge. He knows how we think, that we're always thinking, and that if we're thinking it, naming it, trying to control it, we're missing it. How do you know when you're in love? Can you explain it? Define it? Control it? Only way to fall in love, experience grace, is to stop thinking, fall out of control. Admit you were never in control and that you don't exist independently. Isn't that how it feels? That each breath is not your own, but your beloved's. Your life only has meaning in theirs? That's grace, and to move so completely into connection with another is to shock our minds out of the box and graduate to gratitude.

Still feeling unworthy or "not good enough" for success, love, attention? In today's surprising episode, I'm sharing my odd take on why giving up the search for "self worth" is actually the key to feeling more worthy! Plus, I share some funny stories of my past days trying to sell newspaper subscriptions as an anxious introvert!Want to become Gloria's private client? Book a free consultation here.Register For The Free Hearing Workshop + New Movement Community HERE:https://bygloriazhang.com/workshopTotal Trauma Relief: Regulate Your Nervous System In A Single Workshop— NO Journalling, No Therapy, Just Less Triggers.Thank you to our incredible volunteers for making this happen!WAS THIS HELPFUL?I'd be so grateful if you could take a moment to follow, leave a 5-star rating, and download a few more episodes. As a gift of gratitude, we'll send you my Inner Child Starter Kit if you leave a 5-star review and share what you love about the show.

MISLABELED – Don't Accept a Label God Didn't ApproveHave you been living under a false label? “Failure,” “Unworthy,” “Too Far Gone”?In this powerful message, MISLABELED, we expose the lies the enemy uses to define us and reclaim the truth of who God says we are. From snake oil salesmen of the past to the spiritual deceptions of today, we uncover how damaging false labels can be—and how you can be set free from them. Through the stories of the thief on the cross and Rahab the prostitute, we see the life-changing power of God's grace to redeem, restore, and rename. If you've ever struggled with shame, regret, or identity, this sermon is for you. Key Scriptures: Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17 Big Idea: Only the Creator has the authority to label His creation.It's time to return the false labels. Step into your God-given identity today.

Have you ever felt unworthy of someone's love or attention? Our sense of self-worth can be dictated by our own past sin or by how we perceive that others see us. This was the case with Saul, the Pharisee who relentlessly murdered Christians in the name of upholding the Jewish law. Upon encountering the risen Christ, his life is radically changed. As God speaks a new identity into his life, Saul becomes Paul, the famed teacher of the gospel. His infamous reputation makes Christians doubt his worthiness, and Paul calls himself “the least worthy” among the apostles. God not only accepts the unworthy; He celebrates them. There is a new destiny for each one who feels unworthy if they choose to find their worth in Him. With that choice, pride diminishes, and gratitude takes over. So, if you are feeling unworthy today, don't despair. God values the unworthy.  

We all struggle with feeling unworthy at times, but we know we have a creator God who calls us "good"! Join us as we talk with our friend, Eryn Eddy Akins, as we hear her story of reconciling these two feelings while helping others do the same. We hope after listening you are encouraged, equipped and inspired to walk-out these gospel-centered truths yourself! Connect with Eryn: @eryneddy God Hears Her Podcast: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/ Craving more from Going There the Podcast? Come be our friend! Make sure you're following along on Instagram @goingtherethepodcast and subscribe to our podcast so that you never miss a new episode! If you love what you heard, we'd be so happy if you left us a rating and review on your podcast app. This way, more people can find us and join our fun convo!