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To change things up from a typical re-run, our team has put together “deep dive” episodes on specific topics or themes, pulling key moments from relevant episodes and bringing them together for one comprehensive listening experience. What do you do when faith feels hard, when you're wrestling with doubt, unanswered prayers, or disappointment with God? Jackie, Preston, and a number of their podcast guests have words of encouragement to speak over you. If you feel weary or like you're struggling to believe God is good, we hope these clips from past episodes will provide reassurance to keep going. Today's Deep Dive features content from four past episodes: When Christianity Gets Hard (August 2025) – https://youtu.be/kUdSyOhX-Nc How to Wrestle with God with Lisa Fields (August 2024) – https://youtu.be/KwTKOItm3Wo Infertility and Finding God After Unanswered Prayer with Jennifer Lucy Tyler (October 2025) A Conversation About Anxiety with Blair Linne – https://youtu.be/Axt75sjBXA4 This Episode is Sponsored By: Https://fieldofgreens.com — Get 20% off with promo code PERRY With The Perrys is a podcast where biblical truth meets honest conversation. Join Preston Perry and Jackie Hill Perry as they discuss theology, relationships, parenting, culture, and the everyday realities of following Jesus. With humor, transparency, and a deep commitment to Scripture, each episode aims to point listeners back to Christ, deepen their understanding of God's Word, and encourage faithful obedience in every area of life. Subscribe to the newsletter: ⁠https://withtheperrys.myflodesk.com/zhfus4jx1s⁠ Follow Preston: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/preston_n_perry/⁠ Follow Jackie: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jackiehillperry/⁠ Follow The Perrys: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/withtheperrys/⁠ Join Preston's discipleship community for men: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/PrestonPerry/membership⁠ Shop BOLD Apparel: ⁠https://boldapparel.shop/⁠ ⁠withtheperrys.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re feeling restless or weighed down tonight, you’re not alone. This biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, is designed to help your body relax and your mind rest in the peace of God’s Word. Walk the quiet path of Isaiah 40:29 and be reminded that God gives strength to the weary and power to the faint. Let this gentle sleep story guide you into rest, where His presence renews you every step of the way. Abide is a Christian meditation app offering biblically grounded meditations and sleep stories to help you experience the peace of Christ and find rest for your soul. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free sleep content here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

What happens when work rooted in service slowly disconnects you from the very values that called you to it?For leaders working inside humanitarian crises, nonprofits, healthcare, education, business, and other demanding systems, exhaustion can become more than physical. Margie Buchanan-Smith calls it “soul weary,” the feeling of dragging yourself from one demand to the next while losing contact with purpose.Amy, Margie, and Dr. Margaret Benefiel, explore what it takes to stay human when need is immense, resources are shrinking, and systems increasingly reward compliance, metrics, and upward accountability. Margie brings the reality of decades in humanitarian leadership. Margaret brings a spiritual lens to organizational life, asking how leaders can draw on inner resources when systemic dysfunction cannot simply be worked around.Replenishment emerges not as escape from responsibility, but as part of how responsibility is sustained. So do values alignment, contemplative practice, community, and the willingness to take thoughtful risks.The work does not become less urgent when a leader pauses. Sometimes the pause restores the ability to see clearly. A breath, five quiet minutes, or an honest question about whose rules we are following can reconnect leadership with the people, purpose, and inner knowing that made the work matter in the first place.Moments That Create Momentum:When Compliance Pulls Leaders Away From Purpose – Explore how an intense focus on reporting, accountability, and organizational requirements can disconnect leaders from the people they serve and the values that brought them to the work.What It Means to Become Soul Weary – Understand how sustained pressure in purpose-driven work can slowly deplete a leader's inner resources, and why burnout can become a signal that something deeper needs attention.Leading From the Inside Out – Discover why creating even a few minutes of space for reflection can help leaders reconnect with their values, balance soul and ego, and respond from a more grounded place.When Success Measures Lose the Human Being – See how an overreliance on metrics, bureaucracy, and traditional definitions of success can obscure the well-being of both leaders and the people their organizations exist to serve.The Difference Between Thoughtful Risk and Recklessness – Hear why trying to eliminate uncertainty can keep leaders trapped in old ways of working, while carefully judged risks create space for new possibilities to emerge.Learn about The Soul of Leadership experience here: https://www.executivesoul.com/soulofleadership.htmlAbout the Guests:Margaret Benefiel, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Executive Soul, directs the Soul of Leadership program, which has been offered on four continents over the past 14 years. Over 3,000 executives, managers, and other leaders have participated in her seminars and programs. She has served as Chair of the Academy of Management's Management, Spirituality, and Religion Group, and is currently Vice President of the Society for the Study of Christian Spirituality. She served as Executive Director of the Shalem Institute for over 10 years, has served as Co-chair of the Christian Spirituality Program Unit of the American Academy of Religion, and has held various leadership roles in Spiritual Directors International. Author of Soul at Work, The Soul of a Leader, and Crisis Leadership, and co-editor of The Soul of Supervision, The Soul of Higher Education, Soul Food, and Hidden in Plain Sight, Dr. Benefiel has also written for The Leadership Quarterly, Management Communication Quarterly, Managerial Finance, Journal of Organizational Change Management, Organization, Personal Excellence, Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, America, Presence, The Way, Studies in Spirituality, Radical Grace, and Faith at Work. She lives with her husband in Greenbelt, MD. and enjoys hiking, cycling, reading novels, and scuba diving in her free time.https://www.facebook.com/people/Executive-Soul/100057597423603/#https://x.com/executivesoulhttps://executivesoulblog.wordpress.com/https://www.pinterest.com/executivesoul/Margie Buchanan-Smith has been working in a range of different leadership roles in the humanitarian aid sector for over 30 years, with a current focus on the crisis in Sudan. She has conducted and published research on models of excellence in value-driven humanitarian leadership across the globe. She co-facilitates the Soul of Leadership programme in the UK with Margaret Benefiel. Margie works as an independent consultant, facilitator and coach. As a well-published policy researcher, she is a Senior Research Associate with ODI Global, a Visiting Fellow at the Feinstein Center of Tufts University, and a Fellow of the Rift Valley Institute.https://www.linkedin.com/in/margie-buchanan-smith-2905a01/About Amy:Amy Lynn Durham, known by her clients as the Corporate Mystic, is the founder of the Executive Coaching Firm, Create Magic At Work®, where they help leaders build workplaces rooted in creativity, collaboration, and fulfillment. A former corporate executive turned Executive Coach, Amy blends practical leadership strategies with spiritual intelligence to unlock human potential at work.She's a certified Executive Coach through UC Berkeley & the International Coaching Federation (ICF) In addition, Amy holds coaching certifications in Spiritual Intelligence (SQ21), the Edgewalker Profile, and the Archetypes of Change . In addition to being the host of the Create Magic At Work® podcast, Amy is the author of Create Magic At Work®, Creating Career Magic: A Daily Prompt Journal and the founder of Magic Thread Media™. Through her work, she inspires intentional leadership for thriving workplaces and lives where “magic” becomes reality.Connect with Amy:https://createmagicatwork.net/https://www.linkedin.com/company/create-magic-at-workhttps://www.facebook.com/112951637095427https://www.instagram.com/createmagicatworkhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnEm4h3fUgaq8qgvZpz6dGgThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. 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God can sustain for your weary soul. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In this episode of the Radical Radiance Podcast, Rebecca George chats with Andrea Fortenberry about her new book, 'Two Minute Timeouts for New Moms,' and shares practical advice and spiritual encouragement for navigating early motherhood's joys and challenges.Keywords:motherhood, new moms, spiritual encouragement, mom guilt, self-care, faith, devotional, parenting tipsTopics:The dual reality of motherhood as both beautiful and exhaustingHow God speaks love and kindness in hard daysThe importance of flexibility and living in the current seasonMom guilt and how to combat it with truth and gracePractical spiritual habits for busy momsThe significance of community and honest conversations in marriageThe impact of comparison and curated images on moms' mental healthLiving out of God's purpose rather than guilt or comparisonThe power of small moments as markers of God's presenceThe importance of self-awareness and embracing your unique journeyChapters00:00 Introduction to Radical Radiance Podcast01:51 Navigating Early Motherhood: The Weary and Wonderful05:59 The Pressure of Perfection: Comparison in Motherhood09:01 Spiritual Grounding in the Chaos of Motherhood11:55 Understanding and Overcoming Mom Guilt15:54 Finding Value in the Unseen Work of MotherhoodSponsors:Christian Standard Bible:If you've ever read the Bible and thought, “I want to understand this more deeply”… this resource is for you. The CSB Christian Theology Handbook is such a beautiful companion for your study—it breaks down big theological concepts into clear, accessible insights with charts, summaries, and visual tools that actually help it stick. It's rooted in Scripture, easy to navigate, and designed to be something you come back to again and again. You can check out the CSB Christian Theology Handbook here.Live Oak Integrative Health:There's this thing that happens in summer where you're supposed to feel good — lighter, freer — but instead you're running on fumes and calling it fine. The mental load doesn't take a vacation. And your body notices. What if that bone-deep tired isn't just life? What if it's data? That's the question Rebecca Belch at Live Oak Integrative Health helps women actually answer so you're not just managing symptoms, you're understanding them. Visit liveoakintegrativehealth.com/radiance for a special listener offer.Links:Speaking: https://www.radicalradiance.live/speaking Creative Business Coaching: https://www.radicalradiance.live/coaching Camp for Creatives: https://www.radicalradiance.live/campforcreatives Listen to Radical Radiance on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-radiance/id1484726102?uo=4 Listen to Radical Radiance on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55N56VtU6q33ztgJNw7oTX?si=29648982bc91475f Take the FREE Waiting Personality Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/676d5c2884dd1e00159563f6 Take the Why Are You Stuck in Your Calling? Quiz: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/657326e6544f610014b40b67 Books:You're Not Too Late: Trusting God's Timing in a Hurry-Up World: https://amzn.to/44omO3kDo the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl: https://amzn.to/43IaFpMBefore Dawn: Knowing God's Presence in the Dark Seasons of Life: https://amzn.to/4pdsZjv 

TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ SERVES: Liisa KovalaAugust 11th | 3 PM EST Title: Like Water for Weary Souls: Sisu, Sisterhood & the Courage to Seek Truth Tagline: When justice is silenced, courage becomes the voice that refuses to be forgotten. Description: On August 11th at 3 PM EST, Teatime with Miss Liz welcomes Liisa Kovala—award-winning Finnish Canadian author, book coach, podcaster, and champion of historical storytelling that honors resilience, heritage, and the strength of the human spirit. Liisa's acclaimed novel, Like Water for Weary Souls, has been recognized as a Silver Winner in the 2026 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY Awards) for Canada-East Fiction, adding to its growing list of honours, including the Global Book Award for Women's Fiction and the BookFest Award for Historical Mystery. Inspired by her Finnish heritage and Northern Ontario roots, Liisa brings readers into 1933 Sudbury, where one determined woman refuses to accept injustice after the mysterious death of her sister. Through unforgettable storytelling, Like Water for Weary Souls explores grief, courage, immigration, family bonds, and the Finnish spirit of sisu—the quiet determination to keep moving forward when every obstacle says otherwise. As a respected book coach and mentor, Liisa also empowers writers to discover their own voices and bring meaningful stories into the world. Join Miss Liz for an inspiring conversation about historical fiction, family, resilience, Finnish heritage, storytelling, and the enduring power of women who refuse to give up. Opening: Welcome everyone to Teatime with Miss Liz, where stories have the power to preserve history, inspire courage, and remind us that every voice matters. Today, it is my pleasure to welcome Liisa Kovala. Liisa is an award-winning Finnish Canadian author, book coach, and podcaster whose passion for history and heritage shines through every page she writes. Her newest novel, Like Water for Weary Souls, has earned international recognition for its compelling blend of historical mystery, emotional depth, and unforgettable characters. Drawing inspiration from her Finnish roots and the landscapes of Northern Ontario, Liisa reminds us that the stories of ordinary people often carry extraordinary strength. Her T-E-E is Reading, Writing, and Mentoring—a beautiful reflection of her dedication to preserving stories while helping others discover the confidence to tell their own. Liisa, welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz. We are honoured to share your remarkable journey today. Closing: Today's Teatime reminds us that history is more than dates and places—it is the lived experiences of people whose courage continues to inspire generations. Liisa's storytelling honours those whose voices might otherwise be forgotten, reminding us that perseverance, family, and truth can outlast even the greatest hardships.Her commitment to mentoring writers and preserving history ensures that important stories continue to be shared for years to come. Thank you, Liisa, for bringing the spirit of sisu to readers around the world and for reminding us that determination, compassion, and hope never go out of style. Liisa Kovala is a Finnish Canadian author, award-winning book coach, and podcaster based in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Author of Like Water for Weary Souls, Sisu's Winter War, and Surviving Stutthof, she writes powerful historical fiction inspired by Finnish heritage while mentoring writers to bring meaningful stories to life. Miss Liz Reflection:“The strongest stories are not always about heroes—they are about ordinary people whose courage refuses to be washed away by time. Their truth becomes our legacy.”— Miss Liz #TeatimeWithMissLiz#LiisaKovala#LikeWaterForWearySouls#HistoricalMystery#Sisuhttps://www.liisakovalabookcoach.com/

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What step do you take when it feels like you can't take one more step? This week, Steve and the gang chat with author Tish Harrison Warren about spiritual droughts, why we experience them, and why they're NOT just something to get through. The post Tish Harrison Warren | What Grows In Weary Lands | Steve Brown, Etc. appeared first on Key Life.

Welcome to Episode 151 of The Perfectionist's Guide to Mothering! Today I'm talking all about my best back-to-school tips for moms. The resources I mention in this episode include:A Mom's Guide to Back to School: 20 pages of practical resources to help you and your kids thrive. Just $13 on my website. My book, Two-Minute Timeouts for New Moms: 100 Devotions for Weary and Wonderful Days*Theo of Golden* by Allen LeviE141: How to Love Your Morning with Jennifer Dukes LeeRemarkably Bright Creatures* by Shelby Van PeltProcrastination Proof * by Jon AcuffHow to Love Your Morning* by Jennifer Dukes LeeOne-Pan Burrito BowlsDon't forget that you can connect with me via:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My website: andreafortenberry.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: @andreafortenberry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Affiliate Link

The Rev. Mary Carter Greene Canon Pastor Grace Cathedral, San Francisco, CA Sunday, August 9th, 2026   Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45B Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33

When you are weary, humble yourself under God's mighty hand, cast your cares upon Him, resist the enemy, and trust Jesus to strengthen, establish, and settle you.

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There is no better news for the lonely and the weary than to know God has welcomed you fully and freely into his family, where you can rest without pretending or proving.

School is out, the church hallways are quieter, and the rush of the ministry year has finally paused. For many faithful volunteers, summer is when the exhaustion that has been quietly accumulating finally catches up. Staring at the fall calendar fills them not with joyful anticipation but with a heavy, sinking dread. And somewhere in the stillness of the slower season, a whisper grows louder: I don't think I can do this again in September. I think I'm done. Galatians 6:9 offers a picture drawn from the agricultural world that speaks directly to that weary soul. A farmer plows and plants in the spring, toils through the heat of summer, and waits through the uncertainty of heavy rain and scorching sun — with no guarantee that the harvest will come. But for the believer, the promise is different: at the proper time, there will be a harvest, if we do not give up. Summer exhaustion is not always a sign to quit. It can simply be a sign that too much has been poured out and not enough has been replenished. The summer slowdown is not a barren desert — it is a season where God is at work, quietly restoring what the ministry year depleted. The invitation of this episode is tender and clear: bring the exhaustion to God, receive the holy rest this season is offering, and trust that the harvest is His responsibility to bring — not ours. Today's Bible Verse "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."— Galatians 6:9, NIV Ponder Today Summer exhaustion is not always a sign to quit — it may be a sign to rest. When the tank feels empty and the thought of returning to service feels heavy, that is often not a signal to walk away permanently but a call to be genuinely replenished before stepping back in. The harvest is God's responsibility, not ours. Unlike the farmer who cannot guarantee a good yield, the believer is promised that faithful doing of good will reap a harvest. We are responsible for the sowing; God is responsible for the fruit. Service that flows from depletion rather than abundance eventually burns out. God never designed His volunteers to pour out endlessly without being refilled. A soul that is not being nourished cannot sustain long-term faithful service. Use this slower season to discern, not just to rest. The quiet of summer is a gift not only for physical rest but for prayerful reflection. Ask God what He is calling you to carry in the next season — and what He might be inviting you to release. The whisper to walk away deserves honest conversation with God, not shame. Bringing our weariness, our dread, and our desire to step back to the Lord in prayer is not a failure of faith. It is exactly what He invites us to do. A Prayer for You Today Lord God, the sanctuary is quieter this month and the schedules have slowed, but in the quiet of this summer season, the exhaustion in my soul has finally caught up with me. As I look ahead to the fall, my heart feels heavy and the tank feels empty. Today I bring my exhaustion to You, asking You to fill me up again. Let these summer weeks be not just a break from the schedule but a holy rest for my soul. Breathe fresh life into my weary heart. Remind me of the promise in Galatians — that at the proper time, a harvest is coming if I do not give up. Help me to see this summer not as a barren desert but as a season where You are at work. Let my service flow from Your abundance, not my depletion. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer gave your weary heart permission to rest and be refilled, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to sustain and strengthen your faith through every season of service. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The ROAD to Housing Act is now law—a landmark achievement that caps nearly two years of relentless advocacy by NAR. Powered by 1.4 million members, the campaign included congressional testimony, thousands of meetings, original research, coalition-building, expert policy guidance, and targeted Calls for Action. No organization had a greater impact on getting this landmark legislation across the finish line. Now, the baton passes from NAR's lobbying team to its policy experts as the regulatory process begins. What's next for the law's nearly 50 housing provisions? Plus, while Congress is on August break, Shannon and Patrick reunite in Anaheim to discuss what's next for advocacy—and why, at NAR, there's no recess for the weary.

Ever wonder where real strength comes from when you're feeling completely exhausted?In today's episode, Richelle Alessi guides us through Isaiah 40, exploring the comforting truth that God is never tired and always near to lift us up. Together, we'll discover what it looks like to receive strength from our everlasting Creator, even when our own energy runs out and life feels overwhelming.Let's come together as a community, taking time to refocus our hearts and join in prayer, trusting God to renew and empower us in every moment.Tap HERE to send us a text! Our podcast family is growing - introducing Men's Morning Devotional! Our dad, Steve Alessi, and all of our husbands are now hosting their own 5 minute devotionals every weekday - for men who want to become better husbands, fathers, and leaders! Listen, follow and subscribe here - MensMorningDevotional.comSupport the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video DevotionalsNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! JOIN THE MMD COMMUNITYSubscribe to the show on this appShare with a friendJoin our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠⁠Leave a reviewMORE PODCASTS YOU'LL ENJOYEnjoy more podcasts from Metro Life Studios, including:The Family Business with The AlessisMen's Morning DevotionalThe Mary and Martha Show Available on our Metro Life Studios app!Get The Metro Life Studios app 

Sleep, rest, and Sabbath are not just necessary downtimes or missed opportunities to be productive--they are sacred practices that deepen our relationship with God, nurture our love for others, and bear witness to his grace. Brett McCracken shares from his book, "The Wisdom of Sleep: How Rest Reveals God's Truth and Revives Weary Souls."  Find the livestream on sleep referenced in the episode here. Check out Susie's podcast God Impressions on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: click here

As the mortgage industry prepares for a busy fall conference season, consolidation remains a defining theme, highlighted by reports that Mason-McDuffie Mortgage has agreed to sell its production business to Place/Envoy Mortgage while exploring a separate sale of its corporate entity and agency approvals. Plus, Robbie interviews Vesta's Mike Yu about being on the cutting edge of designing mortgage technology. And the podcast concludes with how the Treasury plans to finance itself in the coming quarter.Welcome to The Chrisman Commentary, your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.Thank you to Figure. Figure is shaking up the lending world with their five-day HELOC, offering borrower approvals in as little as five minutes and funding in five days. Figure has hundreds of partners in the Banking, Credit Union, Home Improvement, and of course, IMB space embedding their technology. 

Becky McCoy knows a thing or two about being weary. Her story winds through years of striving, widowhood, long Covid, depression, and single parenting. In the midst of seasons of real suffering, she longed to connect more deeply with God. Yet so many books on spiritual practices told her to do more or try harder or just make time.What if there was a better way?McCoy turned to the ancient rhythms of the church to find grace and connection in seasons of her own upheaval. If you, like me, resonate with longing for a faith that is about being with rather than doing for, you will love her new book, In the Company of the Weary.Becky and I talked about everything from the hope we've encountered in understanding the gentleness of Jesus, birdwatching during the pandemic, puffins (PUFFINS!), and the grace of paying attention.Plus, some rad spiritual practices I'd never really explored before. (Visio divina? Rule of life? Tell me more!)McCoy is a kind, wise guide and I can't wait to share this conversation with you today.What about you—do you have a favorite spiritual practice? I'd love to hear about it! Get full access to Keep Looking Up at courtneyellis.substack.com/subscribe

Jesus offers more than just an invitation; He provides the blueprint for true rest. By taking His yoke, surrendering our need for control, and learning from His gentle, unhurried lifestyle, we experience a divine exchange; trading our weariness for His perfect peace and lasting rest.

“WEAKNESS IS STRENGTH” Upside-Down Kingdom Week 1 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 INTRODUCTION We start with weakness because it's where most of us are. If you're honest, there's something you feel inadequate about. Something you wish you were better at. Something you've tried to fix or hide or overcome, and it's still there. Maybe you struggle with anxiety. Maybe you're not as smart as you wish you were. Maybe you don't have the body you want. Maybe you battle depression. Maybe you're lonely. Maybe you feel like you're failing at parenting or marriage or work. And you feel weak about it. In our culture, weakness is shameful. We're taught to hide it, overcome it, we try to medicate it. We put on a brave face. We project confidence we don't feel. We work harder to compensate for what we lack. But Paul teaches something radically different. He says his weakness was the entrance point for God's power. “I am most content with weakness, with insults, with hardships, with persecutions, with difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:10). This is the Upside-Down Kingdom. Weakness is strength. THE CONTEXT: PAUL'S THORN To understand this passage, we need the context. Paul had an experience—an encounter with God that was so profound, so overwhelming, that he couldn't even talk about it directly. He mentions it in verses 2-4. “I know a man in Christ who fourteen years ago was caught up to the third heaven…I know that this man was caught up to paradise” (verses 2-3). He's talking about himself, but using third person, like it was so incredible he can barely reference it. Maybe he was hesitant to brag. Maybe it was so sacred he could only speak about it indirectly. And then: “Because of the surpassing greatness of the revelations, for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh” (verse 7). Notice that phrase: “to keep me from exalting myself.” God gave Paul a weakness specifically to prevent pride. Specifically to remind him that he was not self-sufficient. That he was dependent. That all his power came from God, not from himself. A thorn. A weakness. Something painful. Something constant. Something Paul couldn't escape. We don't know exactly what it was. Throughout history, people have speculated: physical illness, chronic pain, spiritual attack, a limitation Paul felt deeply. Some scholars think it was vision problems. Some think it was physical ailment. Some think it was emotional or psychological. But Paul doesn't specify. And maybe that's intentional. Because we all have thorns. We all have something we can't seem to get past. Something that humbles us. Something that reminds us we're not in control. THE PRAYER: ASKING FOR REMOVAL Here's what Paul did: “Concerning this I implored the Lord three times that it might leave me” (verse 8). He prayed. He asked God to remove it. Three times. Which suggests he wasn't praying casually. He was earnest. Desperate. “God, please take this away. Please remove this thorn. I can't function at my best with this limitation. I can't do my ministry effectively. Please.” Do you know that prayer? Have you prayed it? Lord, remove this anxiety. Remove this pain. Remove this inadequacy. Remove this struggle. I can't do my best work with this. I can't be the person I'm supposed to be with this. It's a legitimate prayer. It's honest. It's something most of us have brought to God at some point. And then comes the answer. And the answer might surprise you, might disappoint you, or might transform you. THE ANSWER: “MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT” Verse 9: “He has said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.'” Not “I'll remove the thorn.” Not “Don't worry, you won't even notice it after a while.” Not “Be strong and overcome this.” But “My grace is sufficient for you.” There's a massive difference between these responses. One response says, “I'll fix your problem so you don't have to experience it.” The other says, “I'll give you what you need to walk through it.” God didn't remove Paul's limitation. But He gave Paul something more valuable: access to divine grace. Access to a power that doesn't depend on Paul's strength, but on God's. And here's the key: “Power is perfected in weakness.” Not “power despite weakness.” Not “power if you overcome weakness.” But “power is perfected in weakness.” Meaning: weakness is the very condition in which power is most fully realized. The weakness itself becomes the vehicle for power. This is counterintuitive. This is the Upside-Down Kingdom. THE REVELATION: HOW WEAKNESS BECOMES STRENGTH Here's how this works practically. This is crucial to understand. When you're strong, when you have it all figured out, when you don't need help, when you're self-sufficient and confident, you're inclined to trust yourself. You believe in your own capability. You lean on your own understanding. You solve your own problems. You push through on your own power. And you never experience the need for God's power. You never access it. Because you never hit the limit where you have to. But when you're weak, when you've exhausted your own resources, when you can't do it on your own, when you've tried everything and nothing works, you're forced to trust something beyond yourself. You have to. You have no choice. And that's when God's power becomes available to you. Not because God wasn't available before. But because you weren't available to receive it. Your strength was in the way. I think of a man I know who built a successful career on his own strength. Self-made. Driven. Ambitious. Confident in his own ability. He worked eighty-hour and ninety-hour weeks. He achieved everything he set out to achieve. And by all external measures, he succeeded. And yet, he was miserable. No peace. Constant stress. Anxiety about maintaining it all. Empty victories. Success that tasted like ashes. Then his body gave out. Burnout. Panic attacks. Insomnia. His strength failed him. And he couldn't fix it. Meditation didn't work. Exercise didn't work. Pushing harder didn't work. Because the problem wasn't something he could solve through willpower. So in desperation, he stopped trying. He stopped fighting. He admitted: “I can't do this on my own.” And in that admission, something shifted. He got therapy. He started taking medication. He asked for help. He learned to rest. He learned to pray not from obligation, but from desperation. He learned to say “I don't know” and “I can't handle this” and “I need help.” And in that weakness, he found something he'd never had in his strength: peace. Real connection with God. Authentic faith. Deep dependence. Unshakeable stability. His weakness became the doorway to his deepest strength. APPLICATION: YOUR THORN IS AN INVITATION So here's the question for you: What's your thorn? What's the limitation you wish you didn't have? The struggle you keep trying to overcome? The weakness that embarrasses you or frustrates you or keeps you up at night? Maybe it's something internal: anxiety, depression, loneliness, self-doubt. Maybe it's something external: illness, disability, chronic pain, something you can't change. Maybe it's something relational: conflict you can't resolve, someone you love who won't come back, a relationship that's broken. Maybe it's something about yourself: your appearance, your intelligence, your talent level, your capacity. Whatever it is, you've probably tried to overcome it. You've worked on it. You've fought it. You've prayed about it. And it's still there. And here's what Paul is telling you: That thorn might be an invitation. Not an invitation to give up. Not an invitation to stop trying to grow or to accept harmful situations. But an invitation to stop relying on your own strength and start relying on God's. Because here's what's true: You were never designed to be strong enough on your own. None of us were. Our culture tells us we should be. Be self-sufficient. Be independent. Be strong. Take care of yourself. Don't burden others. Pull yourself up by your bootstraps. If you're struggling, it's because you're not trying hard enough. But Jesus never taught that. Jesus said, “Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). Weary. Heavy-laden. Weak. Tired. Burnt out. Those are the people Jesus invites. Not the strong. Not the self-sufficient. But the weak. And when we finally accept that invitation, when we finally admit we can't do this on our own, when we finally stop pretending and start being honest about our limits, something shifts. We stop performing. We stop pretending. We stop trying to be strong enough. And we discover that God's grace really is sufficient. It really is enough. More than enough. THE PRACTICE: NAMING YOUR WEAKNESS So practically, what do we do with this? First: Name your weakness honestly. Don't hide it. Don't minimize it. Don't pretend it's not there. “My anxiety is real. My loneliness is real. My inadequacy is real. My pain is real. My struggle is real.” Naming it is the first step to surrendering it. Second: Stop trying to overcome it through sheer willpower alone. You've probably tried that. If willpower could have fixed it, it would be fixed by now. So stop. Admit that your strength isn't enough. Third: Bring it to God. Really bring it. Not in a formal, churchy way. But honestly. “Lord, I'm weak here. I don't have the strength for this. I've tried and I've failed. But Your grace is sufficient. Your power is perfected in my weakness. So I'm going to stop trying to be strong and start trusting that You are.” Fourth: Live differently because of it. Maybe your weakness means you need to ask for help. Maybe it means you need to slow down. Maybe it means you need to be honest in community. Maybe it means you need to be honest in community. Maybe it means you need professional help—therapy, medication, coaching. Maybe it means you need to develop spiritual practices you've resisted. Do whatever it takes to stop pretending you're strong enough. And fifth: Watch for God to show up in ways you didn't expect. Because when you stop leaning on your own strength, when you stop white-knuckling through life, you create space for God's power to actually work. CONCLUSION Here's the paradox that closes this: The thing you're most ashamed of might be the thing that makes you most useful to God. Think about it. Paul's thorn—whatever it was—never went away. He carried it his entire life. But because he carried it, because he knew his own weakness intimately, because he had to depend on God's grace every single day, he became one of the most compassionate, most spiritually powerful leaders in history. Why? Because he didn't just believe that God's grace was sufficient. He lived it. Daily. He knew it in his bones. His weakness authenticated his faith. If you're sitting here today feeling weak, feeling inadequate, feeling like you're not enough, I have good news: That feeling might be the most honest thing about you. Because you're not enough. You were never meant to be. You were designed for dependence. For trust. For grace. And when you finally accept that, when you stop fighting it and start surrendering to it, when you stop trying to be strong enough and start receiving God's strength, you'll discover what Paul discovered: Your weakness isn't a liability. It's an opening. It's where God's power enters. This is the Upside-Down Kingdom. And it starts with weakness.

When life's heavy pressures leave your soul exhausted and anxious, Jesus offers a simple, profound invitation: "Come." True rest isn't found when your circumstances finally get easier; it begins the moment you stop carrying the weight alone and surrender your burdens to Him.

Isaiah 40:28-31

"How have you been?" — "Tired." It is the kind of answer delivered with a chuckle that quietly covers something much heavier underneath. Over ten years of interrupted sleep, four boys who simply do not sleep well in their early years, the exhaustion of pregnancy layered on top of toddler wakings, and a midnight prayer offered somewhere between one waking and the next: God, I know he is a gift — please help me. It is one of the most honest and most human prayers imaginable. And yet, what follows that midnight prayer is something remarkable: a morning realization that weakness has a way of producing what strength never could. When the flesh is genuinely humbled, dependence on God stops being a spiritual discipline and becomes the only option. Fruit grows in that place. The Spirit moves more freely there. Psalm 30:4-5 does not minimize the night of weeping — it simply refuses to let it be the final word. His favor lasts a lifetime. A shout of joy comes in the morning. For those in a season of great difficulty right now, that promise may feel impossibly far away. But the invitation of this episode is urgent and tender all at once: cry out to the Lord, lean on His grace, trust that He is working in the middle of the trial for your good and for His glory, and lift your gaze long enough to choose worship — not because the pain is gone, but because He is faithful even while it remains. Today's Bible Verse "Weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning."— Psalm 30:5, NASB Ponder Today Suffering has a way of producing what ease never could. When the flesh is genuinely weakened and we are humbled to our knees, dependence on God becomes not a discipline but a necessity — and in that place, fruit grows and the Spirit moves freely. His favor lasts a lifetime — even when the night feels unending. Psalm 30:5 does not promise a short night. It promises that the night is not the final word. Joy is coming in the morning, in His time and according to His purposes. Cry out to God in the middle of the trial, not just before and after it. The midnight prayer offered in exhaustion — God, I know he is a gift, please help me — is exactly the kind of prayer He is near to and ready to meet. The purpose of pain is often to draw us back to our Father. When life becomes too heavy to carry alone, we are reminded of what was always true: He is near, He is worthy of our praise, and He is working all things together for our good (Romans 8:28). Choose worship before the circumstances change. Praising God in the weary season is not denial — it is one of the most powerful acts of faith available to us. He is faithful whether or not our circumstances shift, and our worship declares that truth out loud. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, I am so weary and weighed down by my current life circumstances. It is difficult for me to see the gift in this trial, but I trust You are using it for my good and for Your glory. Help me to have eyes to see that You are working in my life. My circumstances may not change anytime soon, but please change me in my circumstances to look more like Jesus. Strengthen my faith so that I can lift my voice and praise You, trusting that joy is coming in Your perfect timing. I may be weary, but I choose to worship You because You are forever faithful to me. Help me to look to You and point others to You in this season. You are good. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer met you in the middle of a long and exhausting night, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to carry you through every weary season with faith and the hope of morning joy. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

I see a real weariness coming over people in the church. One way satan may be attacking Christians is by simply wearing them down. We're seemingly too tired to fight. When we are going through things, they appear as if they will never end. The enemy always uses every opportunity to magnify the problems and diminish God's power in our eyes. It is like a spirit of slumber that hits like a freight train coming against God's people. So how do we overcome these feelings of weariness? Weary: Physically or mentally tired; Expressive of or prompted by tiredness.Having one's interest, forbearance, or indulgence worn out.We are not only finding ourselves tired physically but mentally. Our emotions are tired going from one extreme to the other. Our minds are tired from the onslaught of media and other sources pumping out information. It's sometimes too much to process. It's like when a computer is overloaded and cannot keep up with the information being sent. It lags and can crash. We can too.

This week, Jordan, Jay, and Nic join in for a conversation about spiritual warfare, repentance, and what it means to put on the full armor of God every day.After reflecting on the battles the Lord has carried us through, I realized that endurance is not passive. Sometimes we become so weary in our faithfulness that we stop fighting. Other times, we become so confident about the battles we've already survived that we stop guarding ourselves. Both can leave us spiritually vulnerable.We unpack 2 Samuel 11 and the moment David remained in Jerusalem when kings were expected to go to war. What began with being somewhere he was not supposed to be led to lust, sexual sin, deception, murder, and months of unrepentance. David's story reminds us why we must remain engaged in the fight, confess quickly, and never assume that past victories make us immune to temptation.If you're experiencing spiritual warfare, faithful fatigue, inconsistency, shame over sin, or weariness from fighting one battle after another, I pray this conversation encourages you. Seriousness does not mean joylessness, and devotion does not mean perfection. When you don't feel strong enough to fight, be honest with the Lord and ask Him to help you want what He wants.Keep fighting. Look to Jesus, hold tightly to His promises, and remember that you do not have to fight in your own strength.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Psalm 3 gives us a song for the nights when fear, regret, and accusation deny us rest. David is surrounded by enemies, burdened by the consequences of his own failures, and confronted with the devastating claim that God will no longer save him. Yet faith answers what it sees and hears with: "But you, O LORD.” Psalm 3 does not promise that our troubles will disappear; it assures us that God is our shield, glory, and the lifter of our heads.

Psalm 89:1-8, Hosea 10:1-11:11, Romans 8:18-39. And if it is true of you, it is also true of me God loves me and you

Psalm 89:1-8, Hosea 10:12, 11:4-8, Romans 8:18-39. And if it is true of you, it is also true of me God loves me and you

Psalm 89:1-8, Hosea 10:12,11:4-8, Romans 8:18-39. And if it is true of you, it is also true of me God loves me and you

JOIN PATREON FOR AD-FREE LISTENING & MORE PERKS: patreon.com/sleepandsorcery In tonight's mythology-inspired bedtime story, you have angered the gods and thus been turned away from every known harbor. Weary, you arrive on the shores of a floating island, as mysterious as it is welcoming. Something about the island is familiar to you, but you do not yet understand why. As you search for a safe place to rest, the island's ecology begins to communicate with you, telling the story of how it came to be. In time, it's revealed that the island is not a lifeless landmass, but the new form of a primordial goddess: one with whom you share a deep connection. This story contains built-in meditation and relaxation cues. The inspiration comes from the mythology of the goddesses Leto and Asteria, who later metamorphosed into the island of Delos.   THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING ME THROUGH 100 ORIGINAL STORIES!   Music & Sound: A Glimpse of Avalon by Flouw, Beneath the Mist by Spirits of Our Dreams, Via Epidemic Sound   Sleep & Sorcery is a folklore and fantasy-inspired sleep series. My name is Laurel, and I'll be your guide on tonight's fantastical journey. Sleep & Sorcery is one part bedtime story, one part guided meditation, and one part dreamy adventure. Follow along with my voice for as long as it serves you, and when you're ready, feel free to let go of the story and relax into sleep.   All stories are written and read by me, Laurel Hostak Jones… never by AI.     Order the Sleep & Sorcery book! https://www.crossedcrowbooks.com/shop-crossed-crow-books/p/sleepandsorcery Sleep & Sorcery: A Collection of Enchanting Bedtime Stories, Rituals, and Spells for Meaningful Rest, unlimited paperback now available from Crossed Crow Books. Limited edition hardcover is available as well. The book features many of your favorite stories, plus exclusive writings and a suite of rituals to enrich your resting and waking life. Stories like mine are best with headphones! For comfort and security when drifting off to sleep, SleepPhones are the best thing I've found. They won't fall out like earbuds, and they're not bulky or uncomfortable like most over-ear headphones.   Learn more: https://www.sleepphones.com/?aff=846     Now you can support Sleep & Sorcery on Patreon. Pledge a monthly donation to Sleep & Sorcery, which helps me keep making original bedtime stories for you. In return, you can qualify for exclusive supporter benefits, like episode scripts, bonus sleepy readings of classic literature, merch discounts, and giveaways. I hope you'll consider supporting me on Patreon, so I can continue doing what I love.   Visit patreon.com/sleepandsorcery to learn more and pledge your support.     Instagram | Twitter | Insight Timer | YouTube | Newsletter Signup   Sleep & Sorcery MERCH Show your love of Sleep & Sorcery – or get some gifts for the sleepy sorcerer in your life with this cozy collection of apparel, dream journals, die-cut stickers, and home goods. Visit https://bit.ly/shopmyth.   Want to get in touch? sleepandsorcery@gmail.com   Disclaimer: some links in this description are affiliate links, meaning I earn a small commission if you decide to purchase the product, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my work!   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In the car. At your desk. Taming a temper tantrum. Wiping tears. Teaching algebra. Exhausted, poured out, overwhelmed with worry. That's exactly where God meets you LINKS:Use Code PODCAT20 for a discount at the Mom ShopJoin the Summer Book Club!20 Dinnertime ConversationsDownload How to Pray God's Word for Your ChildrenFollow Everyday Prayers @MillionPrayingMoms A Prayer for the Weary Mom with Shalene RobertsCease your mental and emotional striving and approach the throne of grace with honest prayers whispered through tired lips.On today's Everyday Prayers Podcast by Shalene Roberts listen to a prayer for every weary mom chasing rest in all the wrong places. Reference: Psalm 46:10Prayer: Lord, we confess how often we’ve chased rest in all the wrong places, in cleared calendars, finished to-do lists, and seasons that never quite arrive. Forgive us for striving when You’ve invited us simply to come. Teach us to abide in Your Word, even in small, imperfect moments. And teach us to be still, to cease striving, and to know that You are God, and we can rest safely in Your care. In Jesus’ name, amen. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Being a Christian single can be exhausting. The endless waiting, repeated disappointments, family pressure, and the quiet ache of loneliness can leave even the strongest believers feeling weary and discouraged. If you're a Christian single who feels tired of hoping, this article is for you. There is real, lasting hope available in Christ — even in your weariness. The Reality of Weariness in Singleness Many Christian singles quietly battle discouragement. You've prayed, stayed faithful, served in church, and still the […] The post Hope for the Weary Christian Single: Finding Strength in God's Promises appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: “Why Am I Still Single?”: Insights and Hope for Christian Singles 7 Reasons God God Delays Marriage (According to Scripture) Bible Verses for Christian Singles About Hope in Hard Times Christian Singles Advice for Newly Divorced: Healing, Hope, and Finding Purpose Again What to Do When Christian Dating Feels Exhausting

Weary from a sleepless night of celebrations, golfer Ryan Fox is still coming to grips with his Open Championship victory. Fox has joined Michael Campbell, Sir Bob Charles, and Dame Lydia Ko in winning a golf major, holding his nerve to win The Open at Royal Birkdale and pocketing $5.5 million. He has returned to his Florida base, having hauled both the Claret Jug and a replica across the Atlantic as carry-on luggage. Fox told Mike Hosking his life is going to change pretty significantly over the next few months, and he probably doesn't yet comprehend all the things that will come with being a major champion. He says it'll probably be a bit daunting, as he'll be facing a lot more scrutiny on the course than he's been able to get away with in the last few years. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weekend Scripture: Genesis 16 Where do you turn when you feel like God is not operating on your timetable? This week, Scott dives into Genesis 16 to look at what happens when we try to outrun God's timetable. Weary of waiting a decade for the heir God promised, Abram and Sarai chose a shortcut, introducing bitterness and chaos that rippled across generations. Taking shortcuts around God's clear plan always brings pain, but true faith requires trusting His timeline and remaining obedient in the waiting room. The waiting may be difficult, but God has not abandoned us.

Welcome to Christ Community's Online Service! When the journey of following Jesus feels exhausting, where do you find the strength to keep going? In the closing verses of 1 Peter, we'll discover four powerful reminders that can sustain your faith: God's grace is enough, your future is secure, Christ is strengthening you through every struggle, and you were never meant to run alone. Whether you're feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or simply need encouragement, this message points us back to the God who promises to restore us and make us "strong, firm and steadfast." For prayer and to stay connected, please visit: https://www.cccgreeley.org For Giving: https://www.cccgreeley.org/give/ Discussion guide: https://cccgreeley.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-7-18-19-Group-Discussion-Questions.pdf Bless Maplewood with School Supplies Beginning Next Weekend!

Daily Development #Nightlight #RTTBROSWe often look for God's big, dramatic moments, the lightning strike, the sudden revelation, the miraculous intervention. And those moments are real, don't get me wrong. But I've come to believe that God is just as interested in the quiet, repetitive moments of our lives. He's the ultimate coach, and He's the ultimate drill instructor.Think about an athlete. They don't get to the championship game by just running around the field once. They get there because they've run the same mile, over and over, in the rain, in the heat, when they're tired and want to quit. That disciplined difficulty, that repetition, builds the muscle, the endurance, the character.A soldier, too, doesn't become a hero by just reading a manual. They go through simulated combat, drills, and grueling physical tests until the response becomes second nature. They are trained to act rightly, even when they are exhausted and scared.God works the same way with us. He uses the daily drudgery, the tedious chores, the difficult conversations, the mundane tasks that feel like they'll never end, to shape us into dedicated disciples.It's easy to pray for the big breakthrough, but it's in the small things that we learn to trust Him. It's in the quiet moments when you choose patience when you'd rather snap, or when you choose integrity when no one is watching. Those are the moments where the "grind" of discipleship is happening.The Bible speaks to this reality, though perhaps not in the language of a modern gym coach. It speaks to the endurance required. Consider what the Apostle Paul wrote:"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." (Galatians 6:9, KJV)"Weary in well doing." That's the phrase that hits home. It's not about doing something badly; it's about doing something good when you're tired. It's about the sustained effort of grace.God doesn't just want us to have a flash of faith; He wants us to have a faithfulness. He wants us to be the kind of people who keep showing up, day after day, trusting Him with the small things.So, if you're in the middle of a grind right now, if you feel like you're just going through the motions, if the small stuff feels heavy, don't mistake the drudgery for God's absence. It's often His presence, working quietly, forging something strong inside you.Let's commit today to not just doing the good things, but to enduring them. Let's trust that the small, consistent steps are what build the character that can withstand the big storms.May the Lord give you strength in the daily walk. Amen.

Ryan Wentzel. Hebrews 4:14-16.

In Matthew 11:25-30, we encounter one of Scripture's most tender invitations: Jesus calling the weary to find rest in Him. This passage emerges against a backdrop of religious burden and broad rejection, where the religious leaders had layered God's law with human traditions until it became unbearable. Yet in this context, we discover three profound truths. First, we see the Father's sovereign grace—God revealing kingdom mysteries not to the self-sufficient and proud, but to humble 'little children' who recognize their need. Second, we witness Jesus asserting His unique authority as the Son who perfectly knows and reveals the Father. And third, we receive an invitation that still echoes today: 'Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.' This isn't rest from responsibility, but rest found in being yoked with Christ—sharing our burdens with Him as He guides our steps. The imagery of the yoke is beautiful: two oxen joined together, moving in the same direction, sharing the weight. Alone, the load is crushing; together with Jesus, it becomes bearable. What makes this invitation remarkable is Jesus' self-description—He doesn't cite His power or authority, but says 'I am gentle and lowly in heart.' Only in Christianity do we find a God who identifies with human weakness, who emptied Himself to give us everything. The question we must ask ourselves is: What burden are we carrying that we were never meant to bear alone?

A wide-ranging episode covering surveillance, digital control, Canada's political landscape, MAID, and geopolitical corruption. The conversation moves from China-made EVs in Canada to EU in-car monitoring laws, Flock cameras, AI surveillance, and the growing normalization of state oversight. Highlights A title mix-up turns into the opening banter and sets the tone. World Cup conspiracy talk and the strange way narratives spread. Chinese EVs arriving in Canada at luxury-car prices. The EU's new in-car driver-monitoring cameras. Flock cameras and the expansion of vehicle surveillance. AI-powered municipal enforcement and trash-truck camera programs. A digital bill of rights and the fight over AI-era civil liberties. Canada's Ukraine spending, Brookfield condo controversy, and political accountability. MAID, organ donation, and concerns about public messaging. A viral AI music video tied to JFK, free energy, and symbolism. 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TODAY'S TREASURECome to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.Matthew 11:28Send us a comment!Support the show

This week, we're diving back into: The Weary Afterdawn, the 13th Chapter for Season 1, where the sleeping giants of the Old City begin to wake. I've worked with my Audio Artist Zoran to infuse this chapter with more magic, more wonder, and more incredible artistry. And along the way, we're taking a look back at the Seventh Valkyrie journey, as we make our way towards Season 3 —--------------------- Want more 7th Valkyrie? Check out our Patreon to become a Hero of Edara, where you can shape the future of the series, decide on merch drops and incentives, get early access to new episodes, enjoy bonus features and content, and help us hit the major checkpoints on the Path of Heroes!  https://www.patreon.com/7thvalkyrie  

➟ ➟ Narcissism in the church is one of the hardest things to name, especially when the pastor looks godly on Sunday and something still feels deeply wrong. In this episode of Shepherd's Heart, Stewart and Alycia White sit down with therapist and author Chuck DeGroat, who wrote "When Narcissism Comes to Church," for an honest conversation about spiritual abuse, church hurt, and what real healing actually looks like.Chuck has spent more than twenty years doing psychological assessments of pastors and leaders. He explains why narcissism is a spectrum and not just a label. He shows how to tell the difference between a leader having a bad day and a genuine pattern of harm, and why rushing to call someone a "narcissist" is rarely the most helpful place to start. He also shares the warning a seminary professor once gave him that changed the course of his life and his marriage.This is a conversation for anyone who has carried church hurt they could never fully explain, or quietly wondered whether their leader is actually narcissistic. There is a path toward healing, and it starts in a different place than most people expect.What we cover in this episode:➟ Why a "safe shepherd" is the real mark of healthy leadership➟ The difference between abuse and the trauma that lingers long after it➟ Why healing is "not microwavable" and what genuine change actually requires➟ How forgiveness and justice are not the same thing➟ What almost every narcissistic leader has buried in their own story➟ How to discern real harm from a one-off mistake"I'm never working with a narcissist. I'm working with someone who bears the image of God." - Chuck DeGroatCHAPTERS00:00 Personal growth and self-discovery05:57 Using Milan Clinical Inventory06:59 Discussing narcissistic personality traits10:59 Examining Saul's leadership flaws14:21 Narcissism and self-protection in therapy17:40 Understanding vulnerability and self-protection21:53 Assessing pastors' future challenges24:37 Focusing on impact over labels28:39 Discussing psychological diagnoses33:44 Starting Point for Healing Trauma34:23 Creating a safe space for healing39:15 Recognizing signs of a panic attack40:44 Importance of addressing physical needs45:16 Shifting to a more grounded life48:00 Seeking justice and healing52:01 Reflecting on grace and forgiveness54:31 Contact and Social Media InfoABOUT OUR GUESTChuck DeGroat is a therapist, professor, and author of "When Narcissism Comes to Church" and "Healing What's Within." He co-founded the Soul Care Collaborative and teaches at Western Theological Seminary.Website: https://www.chuckdegroat.net/Soul Care Collaborative: https://www.soulcarecollaborative.com/His books: When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community From Emotional and Spiritual Abuse: https://amzn.to/4oV9mNrHealing What's Within: Coming Home to Yourself--and to God--When You're Wounded, Weary, and Wandering: https://amzn.to/4y0mXaIMore Books: https://www.chuckdegroat.net/booksIf this conversation helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. Hit the bell so you never miss a new episode on faith, healing, and discernment.CONNECT WITH SHEPHERD'S HEARTFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShepherdsHeartShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shepherdsheartministries/#ChurchHurt #SpiritualAbuse #Narcissism #ShepherdsHeartKeywords: narcissism in the church, narcissistic pastor, spiritual abuse, church hurt, Chuck DeGroat, When Narcissism Comes to Church, healing from church hurt, narcissistic personality disorder, toxic church leadership, spiritual abuse recovery, biblical discernmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shepherd-s-heart--4100466/support.

Sit down with me this week as I wrap up my coverage of Elizabeth Cady Stanton. Learn about her and Susan B Anthony's efforts to expand political rights amid the drum beats of war and how they collaborated to establish the American Equal Rights Association. Tune in as I discuss Stanton's exploration of religion and the motivation behind creating the Woman's Bible, and how her complex activism laid the groundwork for the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment. Support the show

Leslie continues the Overcoming series with a powerful reminder that this world is not our home. When we study the lives of historical Christians, one of the most important lessons we can learn is what it means to endure, to stay the course, and to not grow weary in well doing. In this episode, Leslie offers stories, Scriptures, and principles that illustrate the fact that we are not home yet. No matter how overlooked or under appreciated we may feel in our journey here on this earth, we have an exceedingly great reward awaiting us. If you are feeling weary or discouraged, this episode can inspire and uplift you with a Heavenly perspective.For more resources from Leslie, visit https://setapart.org/. To learn about our 2026 Set Apart Conference, visit https://setapart.org/2026-set-apart-conference/. To learn about our 2026 Ellerslie Discipleship programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. To support Set Apart Ministries, visit https://setapart.org/support/.

Do you feel like you don't belong? Psalm 137 is for you. Just like God's people were exiles in Babylon, we're exiles here. We belong to heaven's Kingdom, and we're called to sing the Lord's song until we get there.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Dwell: 30 Days with God in the Psalms.Dwell: 30 Days with God in the Psalms, will help you interact with Scripture, turn it in your hands like a jewel, hear God's Spirit speak through what He has written, and drink deeply of His living water.Give today