Podcasts about Uprooted

The only thing that will save the world is faith in the U.S. government. Ouch.Next month we dig into Naomi Novik's Uprooted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan MailIn this wonderful episode, Machan Taylor traces her journey from postwar Japan to the world stage with Pink Floyd and Sting. Uprooted from an idyllic childhood in Yokohama, Taylor was thrust into a New Jersey suburb where she didn't speak the language and felt utterly alone. And yet she learned to turn devastation into song. And wrote her book, 'Naked Out Loud' is a meditation on identity, perseverance, and the courage it takes to come to terms with, and reveal one's true self. Machan speaks from the heart, talking openly about her feeling of 'not being enough' and discussing the benefits she gained from her discoveries with psychedelics. She bravely invites us to ride along with her through her life story!Site: www.machantaylor.comBook: https://a.co/d/0fLrLIndSupport the show

Jewish Diaspora Report - Episode 204On this episode of the Jewish Diaspora Report, Host Mike Jordan discusses the history of how the "Palestinian Arabs" gained control of the land of Israel and why modern day "Pro Palestine" movement is wrong to suggest that any of the "Palestinian Arab" towns should ever be part of any other country, other than the Jewish State. Explore these challenging issues and join the Jewish Diaspora Report for future episodes on issues of Politics, Culture, Current Events and more!   Check us out on Instagram @jdr.podcastSend us Fan MailSupport the show

A happy marriage is a blessing—one that sometimes seems elusive. Yet in Christ, true joy is possible. Today, William and Rebecca VanDoodewaard join Aaron Garriott in the studio to discuss Rebecca's new book, A Happy Marriage. Get Rebecca VanDoodewaard's book A Happy Marriage with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request the ebook with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Speakers:   Rebecca VanDoodewaard is a freelance editor and is author of many books, including Reformation Women, Uprooted, and A Happy Marriage.   William VanDoodewaard is academic dean and professor of church history at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Greenville, SC.   Aaron Garriott is managing editor of Tabletalk magazine, resident adjunct professor at Reformation Bible College, and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Season 5 Finale! Three Junior Rangers deep in the woods attempt to earn an achievement badge, but their bickering awakens an ancient forest creature. | Uprooted (A Backwoods Survival Adventure) was written by Kay Hendrickson and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included McKinley Larson as Avery, Eden Bostrum as Connie, Jisoo Shin as Mal, and Dan Carlisle as the Forest Guardian. | The sound team was led by Trent Reimschussel and Dan Carlisle, with engineering by James Call, Taehyeon Kim, Mark Hansen, and Hayden Thompson; Dialogue Editing by Jim Cassler, Aaron Findlay, Luke Gunnerson, Dallin Jeppsen, and Brian Tanner; Sound Design by Jim Cassler, Dallin Jeppsen, Cameron Rhodes; Music Editing by Hannah Evans and Aaron Findlay; and Mixing by Luke Gunnerson and Cameron Rhodes, with additional music by Aaron Findlay. This episode was produced by Brian Tanner, Kay Hendrickson, Wendy Folsom, and Sam Payne. | The Kaboom writing team includes Kay Hendrickson, Garrett Gunnell, Keri Griggs, and Paige Jensen-Rutter. Our theme music was written by Sam Clawson. All Kaboom original art was created by Adrian Walsh, and Ikaika Kamimoto is our marketing manager. For more great storytelling for families check out our companion podcast The Apple Seed, available wherever you get your podcasts. Kaboom is a production of BYUradio.

Dr. Srianee Dias arrived in the United States from her native country of Sri Lanka in the 1970's. She was part of a program of doctors who were recruited from S. Asia during a time when there weren't enough medical students graduating from the U.S. medical schools. Traveling with her two very young daughters and arriving in NYC was a big tremendous life change for her. Uprooted from her loving family at home to her tiny apartment in Brooklyn, she was ready to embrace this opportunity and chose to pursue the area of pathology. As a pathologist she began her residency in southern CT and later moved north for a larger role. Learning English under the British model in Sri Lanka, she often critiqued the grammar of her colleagues only to quickly understand that not all “English” was the same. Her diligent work ethic, coupled with her warm personality, made her a highly desirable practitioner and deeply respected by fellow doctors and staff. She worked with unwavering focus and persistence, and was licensed in thirteen states as a pathologist traveling extensively for her work. She speaks candidly about the COVID pandemic and how as a retired pathologist she conformed to protocols in place. Srianee especially loved when her mother would visit and help with caring for her daughters. These occasional visits were supportive and affirming to her and keeping traditional Sri Lankan customs alive was a priority. She loved gathering with her community of friends and medical colleagues and was eager to share authentic Sri Lankan food and recipes with her non-Sri Lankan friends. After over 4 decades living and working in the U.S., she recently returned to Sri Lanka to live near her siblings and cousins but she describes both places as “home”, embracing the fact that it doesn't have to be just one place. As a curious and truly global-minded person, Srianee sees opportunity in travel and exploration and visits her daughters, grandchildren and friends as often as possible. Her love for her country is beautifully expressed as she shares the term, “Ayubowan”, a greeting that translates to “wishing you long life and an aura of happiness and grace”. This quote exemplifies how you feel when you meet and listen to Srianee's story.

What does it take to say yes to Jesus when it means leaving comfort behind? In this first episode of Season 3, Tim Shuck is joined by Cheryl Fletcher and Matt Weston to reflect on Luke 5:1–11 and the moment Jesus called the first disciples to leave everything and follow Him. Together, they share personal stories of unexpected turning points, difficult seasons, and the courage it takes to trust God one step at a time. This conversation sets the tone for Season 3 by helping us see that courage doesn't always feel bold in the moment, but it often leads to deeper roots in Jesus. Episode Highlights Why courage often begins with discomfort The moment Peter left everything to follow Jesus—and what that means for us today What happens when you say yes to God and things don't turn out the way you expected How God often reveals only the next step, not the whole plan The difference between reckless faith and courageous obedience How seasons of loss and uncertainty can deepen intimacy with Jesus Why the courageous choice is often the one that stretches you most Featured Guests Cheryl Fletcher (Novo Board Member & Pastor-in-Residence at APU) Cheryl shares powerful reflections from decades of ministry, including the courage it took to leave a stable church role and step into the unknown—just weeks before the world shut down in 2020. Her story is a reminder that obedience isn't measured by outcomes, but by intimacy with Jesus. Matt Weston (Novo's Chief Operating Officer) Matt talks honestly about leaving a secure ministry role to join Novo and the difficult season that followed when plans didn't unfold the way he expected. His story highlights how God often uses disruption to form our identity more deeply.

A displacement crisis has accelerated in Lebanon over the last fortnight, driven by the widening war in the Middle East. Nearly 15 per cent of Lebanon's population have been forced to flee their homes in the past fortnight and the UN is warning the humanitarian situation is set to further deteriorate.

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Wherever you are today, this biblical meditation, narrated by Melissa Disney, offers a quiet space to pause and reconnect with God. Are you ready to move? Meditate on Mark 4:35-36. Abide is a Christian meditation app that helps you experience peace and grow in your relationship with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and reflection. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free meditations here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Continuing in our Walk Through Holy Week series, we see the events that take place on Monday and Tuesday involving the cleansing of the Temple

What happens when a six-month holiday turns into a 14-year life chapter? You pack a bag for a gap year in the snow and accidentally stumble into a whole new world - a career, a husband, a mortgage, and three children. On paper, it’s the fairytale expat dream. But eventually, the adventure stops feeling like freedom and starts feeling like distance. Georgia Louise was living that dream as a ski patroller in Canada. However, when the global pandemic hit, her perception of being "a flight away" changed to feeling "a world away". That was the moment of the pivot: The realisation that to move forward, she had to go back to where she started - but as a completely different person. In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson talks to Georgia about the decision to pack up over a decade of life into seven suitcases to chase a dream she’d been ignoring for years: To become a nurse. Georgia opens up about the "messy middle" of relocating a family of five to regional New South Wales with no credit rating, no local employment history and nothing but a heartfelt letter to convince a landlord to take a chance on them. We unpack the reality of dismantling a comfortable life to start from scratch, the humility of sitting in a university lecture hall with 18-year-olds as a mature-age student and how Georgia uses her thriving social media platform to fund her studies. Join us for a conversation about the logistics of moving a family across the globe when the pull of home becomes too loud to ignore. Get ready to be inspired by a woman who is proving that it is never too late to go back to school. THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Georgia Louise Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally Best Audio Producer: Thom Lion This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Sudan, the conflict between the national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has plunged the country into widespread bloodshed and humanitarian catastrophe. The devastating civil war began in April 2023 and is expanding beyond the western Darfur region into central Kordofan, taking its toll on civilians and particularly the most vulnerable, including children.Eva Hinds, Spokesperson for the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Sudan, describes how the agency is supporting boys and girls amid the brutal conflict and ongoing cuts to aid budgets.She spoke to UN News's Nathalie Minard in Geneva.

What happens when a six-month holiday turns into a 14-year life chapter? You pack a bag for a gap year in the snow and accidentally stumble into a whole new world - a career, a husband, a mortgage, and three children. On paper, it’s the fairytale expat dream. But eventually, the adventure stops feeling like freedom and starts feeling like distance. Georgia Louise was living that dream as a ski patroller in Canada. However, when the global pandemic hit, her perception of being "a flight away" changed to feeling "a world away". That was the moment of the pivot: The realisation that to move forward, she had to go back to where she started - but as a completely different person. In this episode of Pivot Club, Sarah Davidson talks to Georgia about the decision to pack up over a decade of life into seven suitcases to chase a dream she’d been ignoring for years: To become a nurse. Georgia opens up about the "messy middle" of relocating a family of five to regional New South Wales with no credit rating, no local employment history and nothing but a heartfelt letter to convince a landlord to take a chance on them. We unpack the reality of dismantling a comfortable life to start from scratch, the humility of sitting in a university lecture hall with 18-year-olds as a mature-age student and how Georgia uses her thriving social media platform to fund her studies. Join us for a conversation about the logistics of moving a family across the globe when the pull of home becomes too loud to ignore. Get ready to be inspired by a woman who is proving that it is never too late to go back to school. THE END BITS: Want more from Sarah Davidson? Check out her podcast Seize The Yay. Discover more Mamamia podcasts here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Tim Abbott Host: Sarah Davidson Executive Producer: Courtney Ammenhauser Senior Producer: Sally Best Audio Producer: Thom Lion This show was brought to you in partnership with Charles Sturt University. Australia's largest and most experienced online uni. Take the next step. Search Charles Sturt University online. Complete our short survey about education for for a chance to win a $1,000 gift voucher in our quarterly draw! https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8467038/Ch Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

King Saul's fall from grace becomes relevant to our lives today in that it reveals the danger of partial obedience. The tragedy isn't just that Saul disobeyed—it's that he made value judgments independent of God's word.Support the show

Unbelief can quietly keep us stuck, not because we deny God, but because we stop trusting Him with what feels impossible to change.In this final message of the Uprooted series, Pastor Aaron Pennington teaches from Mark 9 and Romans 12, showing how faith and doubt can exist at the same time, and how obedience becomes the evidence that God is faithful even when circumstances do not make sense.This sermon speaks directly to those wrestling with doubt, unanswered prayers, broken relationships, addiction, fear, and the feeling that nothing will ever change. Pastor Aaron reminds us that transformation is possible, unbelief does not disqualify us, and we are under no obligation to remain the same person we were yesterday.If you are struggling to believe, wondering why God has said no, or trying to take a next step of faith, this message is for you.

In this powerful and honest message, Pastor Aaron Pennington, Lead Pastor of Trace Church in Colorado Springs, addresses one of the most pervasive and destructive struggles facing Christians today. Pornography and sexual sin are not just private battles. They are poisons that weaken the soul, damage relationships, and pull us away from the transformed life Jesus offers.As part of the Uprooted sermon series, Pastor Aaron calls us to stop managing sin and start uprooting it. With truth, grace, Scripture, and practical wisdom, this sermon confronts shame, exposes lies, and points toward real freedom found in Christ.This message is for anyone who feels stuck in cycles of temptation, guilt, secrecy, or spiritual numbness. Whether you are struggling personally or seeking clarity on how faith speaks into modern challenges, this teaching offers hope, conviction, and a clear path forward.Key themes in this sermon:• Why pornography promises pleasure but produces slavery• The spiritual and neurological impact of sexual sin• Why silence allows strongholds to grow• How Jesus offers freedom, healing, and renewal• What it means to uproot sin instead of excusing itAt Trace Church, we believe in truth and grace together. No condemnation, but no compromise. Freedom is possible, and transformation is available through Jesus.Join us in Colorado Springs or watch online as we continue the Uprooted series and ask the honest question:What needs to be uprooted from your life so you can live fully free in Christ?Service Times at Trace Church:8:15a | 10:00a | 11:45a | 5:00p4330 Mark Dabling Blvd, Colorado Springs, COSubscribe for more sermons, sermon clips, and teaching from Pastor Aaron Pennington and Trace Church.

In 2023, award-winning investigative journalist Brandi Kellam published "Uprooted,” a collaboration between ProPublica and the Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO. The series revealed how American universities expanded campuses while systematically displacing Black and marginalized communities. It exposed historic injustices as well as the present-day consequences of university-led displacement. The investigation helped spur the creation of a Virginia legislative commission now exploring potential redress. It also sparked the creation of a local Newport News task force to examine the role Christopher Newport University played in displacing dismantling a historic Black community over the last 60 years. Kellam updates us on the state and local investigations and what steps will be taken to right a wrong.

What happens when comfortable faith turns into complacency?In Complacency and Excuses, Pastor Aaron Pennington continues the Uprooted sermon series with a powerful call to responsibility, surrender, and real transformation.Using a gripping historical illustration and Scripture from John 10, Matthew 5, Galatians 5, Luke 9, and Ephesians 3, this message confronts the excuses that quietly keep us stuck. Pastor Aaron challenges us to stop blaming circumstances, stop settling for the status quo, and allow God to uproot anything that prevents us from living fully surrendered lives.This sermon speaks directly to:Spiritual complacencyMaking excuses instead of taking responsibilityStanding firm in faith against cultural pressureDaily surrender and obedienceLetting go of shame and receiving graceWalking by the Spirit instead of the fleshIf you're asking what needs to change in your life in 2026, this message will challenge, encourage, and invite you into deeper faith.

Change is something everyone wants, but few know how to experience in a lasting way. In this message, Dr. Trent Langhofer kicks off the Uprooted sermon series by exposing one of the most common but hidden obstacles to spiritual growth: performance based acceptance.Drawing from decades of counseling experience and Scripture, Dr. Trent teaches that real transformation does not come from trying harder or doing more, but from addressing what lies beneath the surface. Using the life and conversion of the Apostle Paul, he shows how striving, shame, and spiritual complacency often grow from the belief that we must earn God's approval through behavior, knowledge, or achievement.This message reveals how God brings change through four catalysts: learning, experience, pain, and love. Through Paul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus, we see how God uproots a life built on performance and replaces it with grace, humility, and true freedom.If you are carrying shame, exhausted from striving, or quietly settled into being spiritually okay, this teaching will challenge and encourage you. The gospel reminds us that our standing with God is not based on what we do, but on what Christ has already done for us.This sermon invites us to begin a new year by laying down what is not working and allowing God to uproot whatever keeps us from becoming who He designed us to be.

Diff'rent Strokes is a classic sitcom that aired on NBC from 1978 to 1986. The show stars Gary Coleman and Todd Bridges as Arnold and Willis Jackson, two young brothers from Harlem who are taken in by wealthy businessman Philip Drummond (Conrad Bain) after the death of their mother. Uprooted from their old life and dropped into a Park Avenue penthouse. While often remembered for catchphrases and very special episodes, the show was more ambitious than that, frequently tackling issues such as racism and class disparity. Critics were mixed, but audiences made it a massive hit, turning Gary Coleman into one of the biggest child stars of the era and keeping the show alive through network moves and cast changes. Over time, it's become a defining artifact of late-'70s and '80s television: equal parts comfort and cultural time capsule. But can Diff'rent Strokes catch the eyes of the S1E1 boys with just the first episode? Listen as they deep dive "Movin' In" Starring: Conrad Bain, Gary Coleman, Todd Bridges, Dana Plato & Charlotte Rae www.S1E1POD.com Instagram & X (Twitter): @S1E1POD

Christmas Eve is a time filled with beauty, tradition, and reflection, but it can also be a season where pain, loss, and unanswered questions feel heavier than ever. In this powerful Christmas Eve message, Pastor Aaron Pennington invites us to slow down and ask the question at the heart of the Christmas story: What Child Is This?As part of our Songs of Christmas series, this sermon explores the story and meaning behind the beloved carol What Child Is This? Pastor Aaron walks through the origins of the song, the pain that shaped it, and how its message still speaks hope into our lives today. This message reminds us that Jesus did not arrive in comfort and perfection, but stepped into a messy, broken world to bring light, life, and healing.Whether Christmas is joyful or heavy for you, this message is an invitation to experience Jesus not as a tradition, but as the Savior who meets us in our cold and dark moments. Through Scripture, personal story, and the truth of the Gospel, Pastor Aaron shares how Jesus is God with us, Emmanuel, and how His life, death, and resurrection offer forgiveness, restoration, and new life for anyone who believes.If you are new to church, returning after a long time, or simply searching for hope this Christmas season, we are honored you are here. Trace Church exists to help people encounter Jesus and discover the abundant life He offers.Thank you for celebrating Christmas Eve with us.If this message encouraged you, consider subscribing to our channel and sharing it with someone who may need hope this Christmas.We would also love to invite you to join us in person or online as we continue into the new year. We will be back in person on January 4 as we begin a new teaching series called Uprooted, focused on removing what holds us back from the life Jesus came to give.

Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

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Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Get the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secretsWant to know more about my upcoming course? Get on the waitlist here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/waitlist Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Get the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secretsWant to know more about my upcoming course? Get on the waitlist here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/waitlist Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Get the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secretsWant to know more about my upcoming course? Get on the waitlist here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/waitlist Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Hey Beautiful,  Get the 5 Secrets to Unleashing Your Meditation Magic Here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/5secretsWant to know more about my upcoming course? Get on the waitlist here -> https://womensmeditationnetwork.com/waitlist Do you find yourself in a transitional moment?  Maybe your work life feels a bit wobbly.  Maybe your finances feel a bit shaky.  Maybe your intimate relationship has been rocky.   Maybe some big things ended and you haven't quite settled into the new things.   This is the Messy Middle.   The In Between.   Or, as I like to call it, the chrysalis (explained later).  It Can Be Uncomfortable Here Painful, even. The Messy Middle is just that - messy.  There are so many logistics and emotions and thoughts moving around at the same time, often making us feel confused.   Unsettled.   Uprooted.   Like we don't quite have solid footing in our life.   And when we feel this way, it can often show up as…

Across Armenia today, thousands of older adults, many of them refugees from Artsakh, are facing the most challenging chapter of their lives. Uprooted from their homes, separated from familiar communities, and navigating the realities of aging under extraordinary stress, they are carrying both personal loss and the collective trauma of displacement. Yet within this struggle lies a powerful story of resilience, dignity, and the urgent need for compassionate support.   Learn more about this population and the efforts being taken to help in any way possible in our interview with Paros Executive Director, Peter Abajian. 

Children are especially vulnerable to displacement linked to climate change. Each year, millions of young people are displaced by weather-related disasters, as schools and other services break down and adults send children away to find safety. Forced from their homes, children often face new challenges, including being unable to access education or medical care, and even heightened risk of violence and other dangers. Despite the unique challenges that children face in displacement, there are relatively few international laws or systems particularly designed to assist those forced to move because of environmental factors. We speak with UNICEF's Laura Healy about this reality and the opportunities to better protect children in a warming world.

Children are especially vulnerable to displacement linked to climate change. Each year, millions of young people are displaced by weather-related disasters, as schools and other services break down and adults send children away to find safety. Forced from their homes, children often face new challenges, including being unable to access education or medical care, and even heightened risk of violence and other dangers. Despite the unique challenges that children face in displacement, there are relatively few international laws or systems particularly designed to assist those forced to move because of environmental factors. We speak with UNICEF's Laura Healy about this reality and the opportunities to better protect children in a warming world.

On this SELECTED SHORTS, host Meg Wolitzer presents three stories about moving out of familiar territory into new spaces and new understanding.  In Meron Hadero's “The Thief's Tale,” read by Teagle F. Bougere, an émigré can't leave some of his old ways behind.  “The Tallest Doll in New York City,” by Maria Dahvana Headley, imagines what happens when two iconic skyscrapers fall in love.It's read by Becca Blackwell.  And summer trip yields unexpected treasures in Anne Tyler's “The Feather Behind the Rock,” read by Jane Curtin.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jackie loses sleep over Amy Bradley, gets into a fight with a girl from high school, and recalls how much simpler the early 2000's were. And of course Melissa Wood Tepperberg's neck brace.Thanks for supporting my sponsors:Home Chef: Get 50% off and free shipping for your first box, plus free dessert for life at www.HomeChef.com/BIBLESKIMS: Shop my favorite bras and underwear at www.SKIMS.com/bibleWayfair: Cozify your space with Wayfair's curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates at www.Wayfair.comHers: Get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you at www.forhers.com/BIBLESee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is a narrated version of my 'hunkering down' essay on a a calm presence.This essay is inspired by interviews with and writings by David Suzuki, Seth Klein, Joanna Macy and Thich Nhat Hanh. The episode also features excerpts from conscient podcast episodes é55 – un petit instant with France Trépanier, e177 - unknownness as a playground for artists with Asma Khan, e231 – what can we contribute?  with Kelly Wilhelm, e239 roundtable – imagining in public e2 - artist perspectives on social impact with Jesse Hirsh and e235 – art from the soil with Lallan.My conclusion is that:‘I don't think humans will survive much longer as a species on earth and I worry about the suffering of current and future human and more-than-human communities.'And‘My own balance point between hope and despair lies in my belief that we are all living energy and that life in the cosmos will unfold as it should and the best course of action for someone like me is to be as calm a presence as I can while looking up at the stars in wonder and doing everything I can to reduce suffering and prepare for the future.'The narration was recorded on August 11, 2025 while drifting in a kayak on the Preston River in Duhamel, Québec. This is an uninterrupted recording except for 10 seconds of silence in between sections. Quoted texts have been slightly processed for clarity. See the Transcript tab for a complete transcription. As always, feel free to respond in the public comments section of any of my social media or privately to me : claude@conscient.ca.Thanks for listening. Below is there I list 15 resources that I narrate (also available in the written essay and in the episodie transcript): Climate Emergency Unit, led by Seth Klein, presses for the implementation of wartime-scale policies in Canada to confront the climate crisis. They produce the excellent Break In Case of Emergency podcast and campaigns such as the Youth Climate Corps. A good place to start is my conversation with their director of campaigns, Anjali Appadurai, e23 – what does a just transition look like? and my two conversations with Seith Klein : e26 – rallying through art and e77 seth klein – identifying a shared vision and a set of actionsCollapse 2050 by Sarah Connor (which is a pseudonym) explores the unspoken truth about humanity's frightening future. I've found her postings are grounded in fact and terrifying to read. I recommend it for those who want to deepen their understanding about how we got here and why we need to hunker down. In this vein, I also recommend Jessica Wildfire's The Sentinel-Intelligence which is more focused on survival tactics. I recommend her From Collapse Awareness to Collapse Acceptance posting. Both are from the US and have that point of view.Dark Optimism is a not-for-profit public interest research and activism structure featuring the writing of Shaun Chamberlin. I recommend subscribing to his newsletter and consider taking the Surviving the Future : The Deeper Dive course, which I took during the winter of 2025. For more on this see e218 roundtable - surviving the future where you can directly from participants including myself. This 3 month course is intended for those ‘seeking insights and allies to help themselves and their localities through profound change'. It's hard work but transformative and liberating. A similar deep dive course is Facing Human Wrongs, which I mention below.David Suzuki Foundation has a wealth of resources and regenerative projects. For example, I was deeply moved by the Rewilding exhibit at the Canadian Museum of Nature where thirteen Canadian artists bring the concept of rewilding to life, highlighting the vital role that nature plays in our communities through their compelling works of art. Two conscient podcast guests are part of the exhibit : sarah peebles in e230 – how can we reciprocate? and Kendra Fanconi in e36 – towards carbon positive work and e87 – on the artist brigade, ben okri, eco-restoration, eco-grief & reauthoring the world. I also recommend watching a conversation on Instagram between Suzuki and his daughter Sarika about hope and raising children.Ecologies in Practice: Environmentally Engaged Arts in Canada is a book co-edited by Amanda White and Elysia French that explores ‘the ways in which cultural production informs perceptions, communications, and knowledge of environmental distress in a Canadian context'. I was pleased to discover this group of research based ecological artists who were mostly new to me. Amanda and Elysia also produce the excellent Ecologies in Practice Podcast.Emergence Magazine is an ‘online publication with an annual print edition connecting the threads between ecology, culture, and spirituality' which are three of my favorite things. An email arrives every Sunday morning in my inbox that invites me to read, listen and do exercises. I recommend subscribing to their podcast and viewing their film series.How to Fall in Love with the Futureby Rob Hopkins, who I discovered this year, is a ‘deep dive into the people and movements throughout history who have used visions of the future to inspire positive change on a large and dramatic scale'. Rob is co-founder of Transition Network and of Transition Town Totnes. I recommend his From What If To What Next podcast series (2020-2024) and his Field Recordings from the Future.Green Dreamerwith Kamea Chayne encourages us to ‘be more imaginative in dreaming up our futures and reorienting ‘growth' towards what matters most to our well-being'. I've listened to hundreds of episodes of this podcast and am consistently engaged and inspired by these spirited conversations. Green Dreamer also produces the alchemize program which I have taken and recommend  (see e161 alchemize circle - a conversation with kamea chayne). The indefatigable Kamea also produces uprooted : ‘metabolizing the mess and immensity of our socio-ecological-cultural crises via expansive interviews, critical essays and heart-centered reflections.'Gesturing Towards Decolonial Futures(GTDF) is an arts-research collective led by Vanessa Andreotti (author of Hospicing Modernity with a follow up book, Outgrowing Modernity: Navigating Complexity, Complicity, and Collapse with Accountability and Compassion which is out now). They operate as a workspace for collaborations around different kinds of artistic, pedagogical, cartographic, and relational experiments that aim to identify and de-activate colonial habits of being, and to gesture towards the possibility of decolonial futures. I took the first iteration of their Facing Human Wrongs course in 2022 which is an exploration of the ongoing systemic violence we perpetuate towards one another and the planet we are part. I produced a radio play about some of my learnings  in e111 - what are the traps in your life?Ishmael is a 1992 philosophical novel by Daniel Quinn. The novel examines the hidden cultural biases driving modern civilization and explores themes of ethics, sustainability, and global catastrophe'. I was transfixed by this conversation between a gorilla and human about human supremacy and cultural myths. Ishmael is part of a trilogy that includes a 1996 spiritual sequel, The Story of B, and a 1997 ‘sidequel', My Ishmael, which are both on my reading radar.Life After Doom by Brian D. McLean explores the ‘catastrophic failure of both our religious and political leaders to address the dominant realities of our time: ecological overshoot, economic injustice, and the increasing likelihood of civilizational collapse'. McLean is a pastor who tackles the complexities of religion and spirituality with finesse and equanimity. His book helped me work through some of my current anxiety and grief. I wrote about his book in a sense of communion. I recommend the audio book version read by the author. In this vein about grief I also recommend Jennifer Atkinson's Facing It, a podcast series about love, loss, and the natural world.otherWise is a ‘cosmolocal learning community of wisdom-seekers and re-villagers - small, place-rooted gatherings - deep, slow virtual inquiry - shared rituals - commons-sense'. This initiative comes out of EcoGather, which now exists as a freely accessible digital archive of courses and a community learning network. otherWise is a good place to explore what ‘hunker down' culture might look like through their otherWisdom Circles and otherGardens programs.Reseed is a podcast hosted by Alice Irene Whittaker about ‘repairing our relationship with nature featuring thoughtful conversations about our collective journey from takers to caretakers'. I love their regenerative and grounded stories. Alice Irene is also author of Homing: A Quest to Care for Myself and the Earthwhich you learn more about in e196  - homing, a book review) and e187 - caring for the planet I love.The Great Simplification with Nate Hagens is about ‘navigating uncertainty through understanding and building a resilient future together'. This is my ‘go to' podcast for unfiltered and credible scientific knowledge but also Nate's philosophical and spiritual insights. In particular, I enjoy Hagen's Frankly series of personal opinions that often mirror my own vulnerabilities and musings. Their web site is a great resource, notably The Great Simplification Movie. Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet by Thich Nhat Hanh and collaborators is a ‘vital approach to combating climate change and creating a better world for us and our future generations'. I recommend this book for those interested in engaged buddhism and environmental spiritual practices. An online course is offered by Plum Village. In this vein, also see e29 loy – the bodhisattva path.Note: New content comes my way every day that inspires and motivates me, for example, Kamea Chayne's All eyes on Gaza, all ears everywhere else, too, and all hands in the dirt!! in Uprooted  and Robertson Work's Coming Home to the Present Moment in Compassionate Conversations. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHey conscient listeners, I've been producing the conscient podcast as a learning and unlearning journey since May 2020 on un-ceded Anishinaabe Algonquin territory (Ottawa). It's my way to give back.In parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and its francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I I publish free ‘a calm presence' Substack see https://acalmpresence.substack.com.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on social media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, Threads, BlueSky, Mastodon, Tik Tok, YouTube and Substack.Share what you like, etcI am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on July 8, 2025

When a tornado devastated her small Kentucky community, Megan J. Conner found herself reflecting on the fragility of life and the strength of faith. As she surveyed the uprooted trees on her property, Megan was reminded of Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 3:14-19—that we would be rooted and grounded in God’s love, drawing strength from Christ to withstand life’s fiercest storms. In this heartfelt devotional, she invites us to examine the depth of our faith and lean into the unshakable love of God when everything around us feels uncertain. ✨ Highlights A personal story of loss, restoration, and hope after a tornado How God’s love anchors us when life’s storms uproot our security The meaning of being “rooted and grounded in love” from Ephesians 3:14-19 Practical steps to deepen your faith and strengthen your spiritual roots Why knowing Christ’s immeasurable love changes the way we endure hardship

Send us a textRob Grill was the lead singer, bassist, and frontman of The Grass Roots, one of the most successful pop-rock bands of the late 1960s and 1970s.Career HighlightsThe Grass Roots had over a dozen charting singles, many with Grill's signature vocals. Some of their biggest hits include:“Let's Live for Today” (1967“Temptation Eyes” (1970)Sooner or Later” (1971)Grill joined the band in 1967 and remained its driving force for decades, continuing to tour under The Grass Rootsname even after the group's mainstream success had peaked.He also released solo work, including the 1979 album Uprooted.LegacyThe Grass Roots were known for their catchy harmonies, polished production, and a style that blended folk-rock and pop with a touch of psychedelia.Rob Grill's voice became the hallmark of the group's sound.He toured with variations of The Grass Roots lineup well into the 2000s, keeping the music alive for new audiences.Personal Life & PassingRob Grill was born November 30, 1943 in Los Angeles.He was married to Nancy Grill.He passed away on July 11, 2011, at the age of 67, after health complications.

In this message, Pastor Neal Nolan is continuing the series from Matthew 15 during our Sunday morning service on entitled "UPROOTED". This sermon was recorded on July 27th, 2025 at our main campus in Florence, SC Support the show

Eels play an important ecological role in many rivers and streams, but they're so eel-usive that even eel scientists have been challenged to observe them mating in the wild. Ellen Ruppel Shell is author of the 2024 book Slippery Beast: A True Crime Natural History, with Eels, and she sheds light on the eel's murky ecology and path through the seafood industry.   And the relentless heating of the Earth is prompting people to move after climate-related catastrophes and amid more gradual changes. Journalist Abrahm Lustgarten is the author of On the Move: The Overheating Earth and the Uprooting of America, about the northward migration he anticipates as Americans seek to escape punishing heat, fire, and drought.   Also stargazing has profoundly shaped who we are as human beings, and gave rise to science, religion, and origin stories from diverse traditions. Roberto Trotta, the author of the new book Starborn: How the Stars Made Us (And Who We Would Be Without Them) joins us to discuss how studying the night sky shaped science and why satellites now threaten our connection to the stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this message, Pastor Neal Nolan is speaking a message from Matthew 15 during our Sunday morning service on entitled "UPROOTED". This sermon was recorded on July 27th, 2025 at our main campus in Florence, SC Support the show

Most children outgrow monsters under the bed—this kid just watched them relocate the landscaping. From a shrub that ripped itself out of the soil and strolled across the sidewalk to jump‑rope ghost kids politely waving from the bedroom wall, one Albuquerque duplex became a paranormal playground no adult ever noticed. Add a neon, see‑through Freddy Krueger peering from a floor heater, a mute clown perched on the backyard wall, toys battling gladiator‑style at 3 a.m., and a Lady in White who thought bath time was BYO‑specter, and you've got a childhood scrapbook no therapist could label “normal.” This is a daily EXTRA from The Grave Talks. Grave Confessions is an extra daily dose of true paranormal ghost stories told by the people who survived them! If you have a Grave Confession, Call it in 24/7 at 1-888-GHOST-13 (1-888-446-7813) Subscribe to get all of our true ghost stories EVERY DAY! Visit http://www.thegravetalks.com Please support us on Patreon and get access to our AD-FREE ARCHIVE, ADVANCE EPISODES & MORE at http://www.patreon.com/thegravetalks