Podcasts about Who We Are

Toni Ghazi, also known as ‘The Antarean-Heart,' is a Channel & Spiritual Guide working through the Praying- Mantis Beings and specifically the Antares-Stargate to bring through Inter-Dimensional and Extraterrestrial Beings with messages of UN-conditional LOVE and INTEGRATION to help guide humanity back to its TRUE-SELF and essence by ACTIVATING a remembrance of WHO WE ARE and creating a life of alignment. Journeying with the Mantis-Beings, you will learn ways to RE-STRUCTURE your belief system from limitation to limit-LESS EXPANSION. And you will hear messages that help UPLIFT HUMANITY and assist individuals in living a life FILLED with PASSION, EXCITEMENT, LOVE & MAGIC. Some of the Beings and Ideas that Toni has channeled are Praying-Mantis, Arcturian Council of Light, Taygetans, Grey Aliens, Angels, Ganesh, Mother-Gaia, Seven-Sisters of Pleiades, Magic Leprechauns, Dream Weavers, Sacred Geometry & Angles, Collective Light Particles, Future Self named Osman, Silence & Void, Sound, Infinity, Shadow & The Dark, and the list goes on. Also, Toni has unveiled the World's FIRST & ONLY Praying-Mantis Crystal-Skulls to the public – activated/charged by a 20-Million-Year-Old Mantis preserved in Amber found in Chiapas, Mexico and an 8,000-Year-Old Egyptian Anubis-Tablet Aztlan artifact recently unearthed in Jalisco, Mexico. These Crystal Skulls will provide the opportunity/permission-slip to connect with your Galactic Guides and allow your mind to expand beyond the physical limitations and illusion of reality. The Process of ACTIVATING the Mantis Crystal-Skulls includes… - Over-Night ‘Contact' with the 20-Million-Year-Old Mantis/Amber - Over-Night ‘Contact' with an 8,000-Year-Old Anubis Artifact - Sound Bowl Activation with an 800-Years Old Sound Bowl from Tibet - Drumming & Chanting with a Praying-Mantis Drum custom-made in Mexico - Light-Language encoding by the Mantis-Beings - Smudging with Sacred Cedar Sage, White Sage, Desert Sage & Palo Santo - Dead-Sea Salt Bath

What does it really mean to be free in Christ? In this powerful message from our Who We Are series, Pastor Woody walks through Galatians 5 and reminds us that Jesus didn't die just so we could attend church — He died so we could live in freedom. Many believers live morally… but not meaningfully. We attend services… but stay stuck in cycles of shame. We try harder… but don't walk in Spirit-led power. Galatians teaches us: • Christ has truly set us free • We must not return to slavery • The sinful nature and the Spirit are at war • Freedom is not license — it's power to serve in love • The fruit of the Spirit grows when we feed the Spirit In a moving moment, our church family wrote their sins down, nailed them to the cross, and watched them burn — symbolizing the truth that Jesus covers and removes our sin. If you've been revisiting old shame… If you've been trying to earn righteousness… If you need to forgive yourself… This message is for you.

Toni Ghazi, also known as ‘The Antarean-Heart,' is a Channel & Spiritual Guide working through the Praying- Mantis Beings and specifically the Antares-Stargate to bring through Inter-Dimensional and Extraterrestrial Beings with messages of UN-conditional LOVE and INTEGRATION to help guide humanity back to its TRUE-SELF and essence by ACTIVATING a remembrance of WHO WE ARE and creating a life of alignment. Journeying with the Mantis-Beings, you will learn ways to RE-STRUCTURE your belief system from limitation to limit-LESS EXPANSION. And you will hear messages that help UPLIFT HUMANITY and assist individuals in living a life FILLED with PASSION, EXCITEMENT, LOVE & MAGIC. Some of the Beings and Ideas that Toni has channeled are Praying-Mantis, Arcturian Council of Light, Taygetans, Grey Aliens, Angels, Ganesh, Mother-Gaia, Seven-Sisters of Pleiades, Magic Leprechauns, Dream Weavers, Sacred Geometry & Angles, Collective Light Particles, Future Self named Osman, Silence & Void, Sound, Infinity, Shadow & The Dark, and the list goes on. Also, Toni has unveiled the World's FIRST & ONLY Praying-Mantis Crystal-Skulls to the public – activated/charged by a 20-Million-Year-Old Mantis preserved in Amber found in Chiapas, Mexico and an 8,000-Year-Old Egyptian Anubis-Tablet Aztlan artifact recently unearthed in Jalisco, Mexico. These Crystal Skulls will provide the opportunity/permission-slip to connect with your Galactic Guides and allow your mind to expand beyond the physical limitations and illusion of reality. The Process of ACTIVATING the Mantis Crystal-Skulls includes… - Over-Night ‘Contact' with the 20-Million-Year-Old Mantis/Amber - Over-Night ‘Contact' with an 8,000-Year-Old Anubis Artifact - Sound Bowl Activation with an 800-Years Old Sound Bowl from Tibet - Drumming & Chanting with a Praying-Mantis Drum custom-made in Mexico - Light-Language encoding by the Mantis-Beings - Smudging with Sacred Cedar Sage, White Sage, Desert Sage & Palo Santo - Dead-Sea Salt Bath

19. Derek and the Dominos / Why Does Love Got to Be So Sad20. Stevie Ray Vaughan / Willie the Wimp21. Sebastian Lane / Floating Away22. Gary Clark, Jr. ? This is Who We Are 23. Joe Bonamassa & George Benson /  There Must Be a Better World Somewhere24. Joanne Shaw Taylor / Scraps Vignette 25. Gary Moore / Walking By Myself26. Rory Gallagher / Calling Card 27. Free / Wishing Well 28. The Pretty Reckless / All Right Now 29. The Face / Silicon Growth 30. Black Crowes / 99 Pounds 31. Sass Jordan / Do What You Want 32. The Rolling Stones / Rough Justice 33. Aerosmith / Hangman Jury  

Mary E. Stuckey, the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, has a brilliant new book that dives into the question of who we are as Americans, a theme that Stuckey has long researched and considered in much of her work (Defining Americans: The Presidency and National Identity, University Press of Kansas, 2004; For the Enjoyment of the People: The Creation of National Identity in American Public Lands, University Press of Kansas, 2023), but she traces this idea of American identity through Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States, key author of the Declaration of Independence, architect, and enslaver. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are is an exploration not so much of Thomas Jefferson the person, but Thomas Jefferson as he has become iconic within the American imagination and what that position explains about not only Jefferson himself, but also what it says about the United States at any particular period in the course of American history. Stuckey traces the symbolic and iconic Jefferson in a number of distinct areas, each of which communicate different presentations or representations of Jefferson himself but also how we, as citizens, consume the idea of Jefferson. All of these are avenues to understand American national identity. As a scholar of presidential rhetoric, Stuckey begins the research by exploring how other presidents have used Jefferson in their speeches and their rhetoric, finding that the vast majority of presidents have referenced Jefferson in some form or in some way to legitimize their own policies. Many presidents have integrated Jefferson's own words (and he wrote many, many words over a long life, especially for the time) as a way to authorize what they were doing while in office. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are then traces the many memorials and monuments that integrate Jefferson in some capacity. But this section is split into two pieces, one that specifically focuses on the Jefferson-centric presentations, and the other part that integrates Jefferson with other Founders or other presidents (like Mt. Rushmore). Stuckey makes clear the key dimension around the building of these kinds of memorials and monuments: they are as much about the people choosing to build them and how they are to look and exist as they are about the individual, in this case Jefferson, being honored within them. The next section of Remembering Jefferson examines Jefferson in popular culture, particularly in televisual and cinematic popular culture. And while Jefferson is, again, in many places, he comes across in fascinating ways in these renderings, since his relationship to slavery—that he had over 500 enslaved individuals over his lifetime, that a number of those who were enslaved were also his children—is often portrayed as incidental and as a kind of footnote. Jefferson is often hazy and romantic in these narratives. The final section of the book assesses Jefferson within children's literature, since this is also a realm where Jefferson is taking on a civic teaching, and the presentation is about communicating a kind of citizenship to young people. Mary Stuckey has produced an important reading of the United States by reading Thomas Jefferson in all the places and spaces where he turns up. Remembering Jefferson: Who He was, Who We Are is a delight to read, and discusses the complex ideas of national identity, enslavement, race, power, citizenship, and civic virtue. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Mary E. Stuckey, the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, has a brilliant new book that dives into the question of who we are as Americans, a theme that Stuckey has long researched and considered in much of her work (Defining Americans: The Presidency and National Identity, University Press of Kansas, 2004; For the Enjoyment of the People: The Creation of National Identity in American Public Lands, University Press of Kansas, 2023), but she traces this idea of American identity through Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States, key author of the Declaration of Independence, architect, and enslaver. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are is an exploration not so much of Thomas Jefferson the person, but Thomas Jefferson as he has become iconic within the American imagination and what that position explains about not only Jefferson himself, but also what it says about the United States at any particular period in the course of American history. Stuckey traces the symbolic and iconic Jefferson in a number of distinct areas, each of which communicate different presentations or representations of Jefferson himself but also how we, as citizens, consume the idea of Jefferson. All of these are avenues to understand American national identity. As a scholar of presidential rhetoric, Stuckey begins the research by exploring how other presidents have used Jefferson in their speeches and their rhetoric, finding that the vast majority of presidents have referenced Jefferson in some form or in some way to legitimize their own policies. Many presidents have integrated Jefferson's own words (and he wrote many, many words over a long life, especially for the time) as a way to authorize what they were doing while in office. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are then traces the many memorials and monuments that integrate Jefferson in some capacity. But this section is split into two pieces, one that specifically focuses on the Jefferson-centric presentations, and the other part that integrates Jefferson with other Founders or other presidents (like Mt. Rushmore). Stuckey makes clear the key dimension around the building of these kinds of memorials and monuments: they are as much about the people choosing to build them and how they are to look and exist as they are about the individual, in this case Jefferson, being honored within them. The next section of Remembering Jefferson examines Jefferson in popular culture, particularly in televisual and cinematic popular culture. And while Jefferson is, again, in many places, he comes across in fascinating ways in these renderings, since his relationship to slavery—that he had over 500 enslaved individuals over his lifetime, that a number of those who were enslaved were also his children—is often portrayed as incidental and as a kind of footnote. Jefferson is often hazy and romantic in these narratives. The final section of the book assesses Jefferson within children's literature, since this is also a realm where Jefferson is taking on a civic teaching, and the presentation is about communicating a kind of citizenship to young people. Mary Stuckey has produced an important reading of the United States by reading Thomas Jefferson in all the places and spaces where he turns up. Remembering Jefferson: Who He was, Who We Are is a delight to read, and discusses the complex ideas of national identity, enslavement, race, power, citizenship, and civic virtue. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

Watch the YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BaY9Xltis9E Thinking about partnering with the Align Group at eXp Realty and looking for a team that truly supports agent growth? In this video, we break down the 13 benefits real estate agents receive when joining the Align Group, including coaching, accountability, and proven systems designed for today's market. This is built for agents who want to increase production, improve consistency, and build a scalable real estate business. If you are exploring eXp Realty or evaluating the right partnership, this video gives you a clear overview. You will learn how the Align Group supports agents at every stage, from new agents to high-producing professionals. We cover mentorship, collaboration, training resources, AI tools, lead generation systems, and revenue share support. If you are looking for a community focused on culture, accountability, and real results, this video explains what it is like to partner with the Align Group at eXp Realty.

In this episode of our "Who We Are" series, Ilya Shapiro, James Copland, and Rafael Mangual discuss the work of the Manhattan Institute and City Journal in the context of conservative legal thought and jurisprudence. They examine the rise and influence of the conservative legal movement—tracing its roots, chronicling some of its internal debates, and examining how it has reshaped American law, courts, and legal education. They also examine how the Federalist Society transformed legal education and elite institutions, and why significant challenges remain for conservatives seeking to achieve lasting legal change.

Why does a church exist, and why does clarity matter?In this message, we begin the Who We Are series by exploring how drift happens when purpose is unclear, and why intentionality is essential for building what truly lasts. Rooted in Scripture, we look at God as the ultimate builder and our role in faithfully partnering with Him.We introduce our mission, “Building a community of disciples who glorify God for generations,” and unpack what it means to pursue real community, live out discipleship, and orient our lives around God's glory, not just for today, but for those who come after us.Whether you're new to church or have been walking with Christ for years, this message invites you to move from simply attending to living with purpose, as we commit together to build what lasts.1.11.2026 - Message 1

Mary E. Stuckey, the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, has a brilliant new book that dives into the question of who we are as Americans, a theme that Stuckey has long researched and considered in much of her work (Defining Americans: The Presidency and National Identity, University Press of Kansas, 2004; For the Enjoyment of the People: The Creation of National Identity in American Public Lands, University Press of Kansas, 2023), but she traces this idea of American identity through Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States, key author of the Declaration of Independence, architect, and enslaver. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are is an exploration not so much of Thomas Jefferson the person, but Thomas Jefferson as he has become iconic within the American imagination and what that position explains about not only Jefferson himself, but also what it says about the United States at any particular period in the course of American history. Stuckey traces the symbolic and iconic Jefferson in a number of distinct areas, each of which communicate different presentations or representations of Jefferson himself but also how we, as citizens, consume the idea of Jefferson. All of these are avenues to understand American national identity. As a scholar of presidential rhetoric, Stuckey begins the research by exploring how other presidents have used Jefferson in their speeches and their rhetoric, finding that the vast majority of presidents have referenced Jefferson in some form or in some way to legitimize their own policies. Many presidents have integrated Jefferson's own words (and he wrote many, many words over a long life, especially for the time) as a way to authorize what they were doing while in office. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are then traces the many memorials and monuments that integrate Jefferson in some capacity. But this section is split into two pieces, one that specifically focuses on the Jefferson-centric presentations, and the other part that integrates Jefferson with other Founders or other presidents (like Mt. Rushmore). Stuckey makes clear the key dimension around the building of these kinds of memorials and monuments: they are as much about the people choosing to build them and how they are to look and exist as they are about the individual, in this case Jefferson, being honored within them. The next section of Remembering Jefferson examines Jefferson in popular culture, particularly in televisual and cinematic popular culture. And while Jefferson is, again, in many places, he comes across in fascinating ways in these renderings, since his relationship to slavery—that he had over 500 enslaved individuals over his lifetime, that a number of those who were enslaved were also his children—is often portrayed as incidental and as a kind of footnote. Jefferson is often hazy and romantic in these narratives. The final section of the book assesses Jefferson within children's literature, since this is also a realm where Jefferson is taking on a civic teaching, and the presentation is about communicating a kind of citizenship to young people. Mary Stuckey has produced an important reading of the United States by reading Thomas Jefferson in all the places and spaces where he turns up. Remembering Jefferson: Who He was, Who We Are is a delight to read, and discusses the complex ideas of national identity, enslavement, race, power, citizenship, and civic virtue. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mary E. Stuckey, the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, has a brilliant new book that dives into the question of who we are as Americans, a theme that Stuckey has long researched and considered in much of her work (Defining Americans: The Presidency and National Identity, University Press of Kansas, 2004; For the Enjoyment of the People: The Creation of National Identity in American Public Lands, University Press of Kansas, 2023), but she traces this idea of American identity through Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States, key author of the Declaration of Independence, architect, and enslaver. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are is an exploration not so much of Thomas Jefferson the person, but Thomas Jefferson as he has become iconic within the American imagination and what that position explains about not only Jefferson himself, but also what it says about the United States at any particular period in the course of American history. Stuckey traces the symbolic and iconic Jefferson in a number of distinct areas, each of which communicate different presentations or representations of Jefferson himself but also how we, as citizens, consume the idea of Jefferson. All of these are avenues to understand American national identity. As a scholar of presidential rhetoric, Stuckey begins the research by exploring how other presidents have used Jefferson in their speeches and their rhetoric, finding that the vast majority of presidents have referenced Jefferson in some form or in some way to legitimize their own policies. Many presidents have integrated Jefferson's own words (and he wrote many, many words over a long life, especially for the time) as a way to authorize what they were doing while in office. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are then traces the many memorials and monuments that integrate Jefferson in some capacity. But this section is split into two pieces, one that specifically focuses on the Jefferson-centric presentations, and the other part that integrates Jefferson with other Founders or other presidents (like Mt. Rushmore). Stuckey makes clear the key dimension around the building of these kinds of memorials and monuments: they are as much about the people choosing to build them and how they are to look and exist as they are about the individual, in this case Jefferson, being honored within them. The next section of Remembering Jefferson examines Jefferson in popular culture, particularly in televisual and cinematic popular culture. And while Jefferson is, again, in many places, he comes across in fascinating ways in these renderings, since his relationship to slavery—that he had over 500 enslaved individuals over his lifetime, that a number of those who were enslaved were also his children—is often portrayed as incidental and as a kind of footnote. Jefferson is often hazy and romantic in these narratives. The final section of the book assesses Jefferson within children's literature, since this is also a realm where Jefferson is taking on a civic teaching, and the presentation is about communicating a kind of citizenship to young people. Mary Stuckey has produced an important reading of the United States by reading Thomas Jefferson in all the places and spaces where he turns up. Remembering Jefferson: Who He was, Who We Are is a delight to read, and discusses the complex ideas of national identity, enslavement, race, power, citizenship, and civic virtue. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Mary E. Stuckey, the Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences at Pennsylvania State University, has a brilliant new book that dives into the question of who we are as Americans, a theme that Stuckey has long researched and considered in much of her work (Defining Americans: The Presidency and National Identity, University Press of Kansas, 2004; For the Enjoyment of the People: The Creation of National Identity in American Public Lands, University Press of Kansas, 2023), but she traces this idea of American identity through Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd President of the United States, key author of the Declaration of Independence, architect, and enslaver. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are is an exploration not so much of Thomas Jefferson the person, but Thomas Jefferson as he has become iconic within the American imagination and what that position explains about not only Jefferson himself, but also what it says about the United States at any particular period in the course of American history. Stuckey traces the symbolic and iconic Jefferson in a number of distinct areas, each of which communicate different presentations or representations of Jefferson himself but also how we, as citizens, consume the idea of Jefferson. All of these are avenues to understand American national identity. As a scholar of presidential rhetoric, Stuckey begins the research by exploring how other presidents have used Jefferson in their speeches and their rhetoric, finding that the vast majority of presidents have referenced Jefferson in some form or in some way to legitimize their own policies. Many presidents have integrated Jefferson's own words (and he wrote many, many words over a long life, especially for the time) as a way to authorize what they were doing while in office. Remembering Jefferson: Who He Was, Who We Are then traces the many memorials and monuments that integrate Jefferson in some capacity. But this section is split into two pieces, one that specifically focuses on the Jefferson-centric presentations, and the other part that integrates Jefferson with other Founders or other presidents (like Mt. Rushmore). Stuckey makes clear the key dimension around the building of these kinds of memorials and monuments: they are as much about the people choosing to build them and how they are to look and exist as they are about the individual, in this case Jefferson, being honored within them. The next section of Remembering Jefferson examines Jefferson in popular culture, particularly in televisual and cinematic popular culture. And while Jefferson is, again, in many places, he comes across in fascinating ways in these renderings, since his relationship to slavery—that he had over 500 enslaved individuals over his lifetime, that a number of those who were enslaved were also his children—is often portrayed as incidental and as a kind of footnote. Jefferson is often hazy and romantic in these narratives. The final section of the book assesses Jefferson within children's literature, since this is also a realm where Jefferson is taking on a civic teaching, and the presentation is about communicating a kind of citizenship to young people. Mary Stuckey has produced an important reading of the United States by reading Thomas Jefferson in all the places and spaces where he turns up. Remembering Jefferson: Who He was, Who We Are is a delight to read, and discusses the complex ideas of national identity, enslavement, race, power, citizenship, and civic virtue. Lilly J. Goren is a professor of political science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of our new "Who We Are" series, Rafael Mangual and Heather Mac Donald discuss the work of the Manhattan Institute and City Journal on crime and public safety over the years. They cover Broken Windows policing, disparate impact, the reality of interracial crime, why public order matters, and what Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies will mean for daily life in New York City.

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As we transition from Advent to the new year, Bro. Cam Stevens reminds us "Who We Are and What We Need to Be About!"Thank you for joining us today! If you would like to connect with Farmstead, click the link and fill out the connect card.https://forms.gle/8EyG7MEbk8icm15o9

Hello to you listening in Brittany, France!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Story Prompt Friday and your host, Diane Wyzga.As a storyteller for some 30 years now I can say this: when life is upside down and backward we call on the old stories. The old stories of who we are and where we came from ground us in the truth of the origins we might forget when distracted by shiny things, especially at this time of year.Shopping [by Faith Shearin]"My husband and I stood together in the new mallwhich was clean and white and full of possibility.We were poor so we liked to walk through the storessince this was like walking through our dreams.In one we admired coffee makers, blue potterybowls, toaster ovens as big as televisions. In another, we eased into a leather couch and imaginedcocktails in a room overlooking the sea. When wesniffed scented candles we saw our future faces,softly lit, over a dinner of pasta and wine. Whenwe touched thick bathrobes we saw midnight swims and bathtubs so vast they might bemistaken for lakes. My husband's glasses hurthis face and his shoes were full of holes.There was a space in our living room wherea couch should have been. We longed for fancy shower curtains, flannel sheets,shiny silverware, expensive winter coats.Sometimes, at night, we sat up and made lists.We pressed our heads together and wroteour wants all over torn notebook pages.Nearly everyone we loved was alive and we were in love but we liked wanting. Nothingwas ever as nice when we brought it home.The objects in stores looked best in stores.The stores were possible futures and, youngand poor, we went shopping. It was nicethen: we didn't know we already had everything.""Shopping" by Faith Shearin, from The Owl Question. © Utah State University Press, 2002.My mother always told us that we were rich we just didn't have a lot of money. When money was even tighter we weren't poor; we were just broke. Mom was right. The shiny things have come and gone but the richness of the stories - who I am, where I came from - those remain close to heart.“We Ain't Buying It!” is a nationwide movement to pause shopping from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday with major corporations that are enabling the administration's lawlessness: Target, Home Depot & Amazon. Click HERE to learn more.Story Prompt: If you had one wish, what story would you most like to hear again; what would it say to you; what remarkable bit of contentment would it provide? Write that story and tell it out loud!     You're always welcome: "Come for the stories - Stay for the magic!" Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a 5-star rating and nice review on your social media or podcast channel of choice, bring your friends and rellies, and join us! You will have wonderful company as we continue to walk our lives together. Be sure to stop by my Quarter Moon Story Arts website, check out the Services, arrange a no-obligation Discovery Call, and stay current with me as "Wyzga on Words" on Substack.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicALL content and image © 2019 to Present Quarter Moon Story Arts. All rights reserved.  If you found this podcast episode helpful, please consider sharing and attributing it to Diane Wyzga of Stories From Women Who Walk podcast with a link back to the original source.

2024-03-04 - Who We Are & Who God Is： Exodus 7; Mikey Sanchez [h6LBuMWbZuo] by Salvador Flores III

Our Hindi Heartland has more people than the USA and Western Europe combined -- and is arguably more diverse. Ghazala Wahab joins Amit Varma in episode 431 of The Seen and the Unseen to describe her research into those states -- and much else, including being an outspoken Muslim woman in India, and the future of warfare.  (FOR FULL LINKED SHOW NOTES, GO TO SEENUNSEEN.IN.) Also check out: 1. Ghazala Wahab on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Amazon, the Wire and Force. 2. The Hindi Heartland -- Ghazala Wahab. 3. Born a Muslim: Some Truths About Islam in India — Ghazala Wahab. 4. Dragon On Our Doorstep — Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab. 5. The Peacemakers -- Edited by Ghazala Wahab. 6. Force — The magazine edited by Ghazala Wahab. 7. Being Muslim in India — Episode 216 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ghazala Wahab). 8. The Future of War -- Episode 112 of Everything is Everything. 9. A Deep Dive Into the Indian Military -- Episode 31 of Everything is Everything. 10. A Deep Dive Into Ukraine vs Russia — Episode 335 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Ajay Shah). 11. The State of the Ukraine War — Episode 14 of Everything is Everything. 12. The Innovator's Dilemma -- Clayton Christensen. 13. Tanhaiyaan and Parchaiyan. 14. What Just Happened Between India & Pakistan? -- Episode 418 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Pranay Kotasthane & Aditya Ramanathan). 15. The Age of Hybrid Warfare -- Episode 84 of Everything is Everything. 16. The Broken Script — Swapna Liddle. 17. Swapna Liddle and the Many Shades of Delhi — Episode 367 of The Seen and the Unseen. 18. The Refreshing Audacity of Vinay Singhal — Episode 291 of The Seen and the Unseen. 19. Stage.in. 20. Gods, Guns and Missionaries: The Making of the Modern Hindu Identity — Manu Pillai. 21. The Forces That Shaped Hinduism — Episode 405 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Manu Pillai). 22. Early Indians: The Story of Our Ancestors and Where We Came From — Tony Joseph. 23. Early Indians — Episode 112 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Tony Joseph). 24. Who We Are and How We Got Here — David Reich. 25. Caste, Capitalism and Chandra Bhan Prasad — Episode 296 of The Seen and the Unseen. 26. How the BJP Wins — Prashant Jha. 27. The BJP's Magic Formula — Episode 45 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Prashant Jha). 28. We Are All Amits From Africa — Episode 343 of The Seen and the Unseen (w Krish Ashok and Naren Shenoy). 29. Episodes of The Seen and the Unseen that touched on women's participation in the labour market with Namita Bhandare, Shrayana Bhattacharya and Ashwini Deshpande. 30. Another India -- Pratinav Anil. 31. Influence of Islam on Indian Culture -- Tara Chand. 32. Political Economy of Colonial and Post-Colonial India -- Aditya Mukherjee. 33. The Identity Project -- Rahul Bhatia. 34. Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa -- Kundan Shah. 35. Ahmad Faraz on Wikipedia and Rekhta. 36. Pretty Woman -- Garry Marshall. 37. Harry Potter : The Complete Collection -- JK Rowling. 38. Home Fire -- Kamila Shamsie. 39. Yeh Hawa Yeh Raat Yeh Chandni -- Song from Sangdil. 40. Madhumati -- Salil Chowdhury. 41. Andaz -- Naushad. 42. Amar -- Naushad. 43. Elvis Presley and Perry Como on Spotify. 44. Na To Karvan Ki Talash Hai -- Song from Barsaat ki Raat. This episode is sponsored by CTQ Compounds. Check out The Daily Reader and FutureStack. Use the code UNSEEN for Rs 2500 off. Amit Varma and Ajay Shah have launched a new course called Life Lessons, which aims to be a launchpad towards learning essential life skills all of you need. For more details, and to sign up, click here. Amit and Ajay also bring out a weekly YouTube show, Everything is Everything. Have you watched it yet? You must! And have you read Amit's newsletter? Subscribe right away to The India Uncut Newsletter! It's free! Also check out Amit's online course, The Art of Clear Writing. Episode art: 'Heartland' by Simahina.

This week, Andrew continues our “Who We Are” series by focusing on one of our core values: We Value All Generations. Drawing from Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus, this message reminds us that the church is meant to be a family — not divided by age, but united in love and purpose.

In this episode, Andrew Wommack shares Part 2 of his series, "Who God Is & Who We Are." He helps you discover for yourself who God really is and what His thoughts are towards you as His child. Listen to this whole series by watching season 3, episodes 160 to 169 of "Gospel Truth" on our streaming service. Sign up for a free account in three easy steps. Donate here to support outreaches that are sharing the truth about Jesus to Canada! Visit our website to discover new resources that will help you grow closer to Jesus every day. Connect with us on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok Follow Andrew Wommack: Facebook | Instagram | Podcast | YouTube

The Heart Series Week 1 Often, the description associated with the heart describes a season we are in or a condition we are living in. Look at some of These Words Associated with the Heart:Kind HeartedOpen HeartedWarm HeartedWholeheartedHeart Felt Heart SickHeart WrenchingBroken HeartedHeavy HeartedHard HeartedCold HeartedDisheartenedFaint HeartedWounded Heart God Sees the Heart and Knows Us at the Center of Who We Are, or The Season We Are In. He is Willing to Meet Us There and Let Us Know that We are Known. He is Not Content that We Remain Hurting, Sick, Broken, Hidden, etc. God Doesn't Look at What We Look at; He Looks at the Heart. Jeremiah 17:9-10 (MSG)“The heart is hopelessly dark and deceitful, a puzzle that no one can figure out. But I, God, search the heart and examine the mind. I get to the heart of the human. I get to the root of things. I treat them as they really are, not as they pretend to be.”Exodus 34:6 (ESV)“The LORD, the LORD, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness…” He Walks with Us on this Journey So We Can Walk with Others. He Doesn't Want Us to Remain in Hiding.  We Can Journey with Others into Freedom and Into the Light. Seasons Don't Have to Define UsExperiences Don't Have to Hold Us Feelings Don't Have to Hold Us Fast God KnowsGod ContendsGod Restores God is a God of Hope and a Future, Not Just Our Past.

Hey hey BATT Family! Welcome to Season Two of the podcast! We've got a whole slew of cool things planned for the season and we wanted to ease you in with the reintroduction of the BATT hosts, this time featuring Jason! We'll be releasing Episode 26 on Friday because we didn't want to overload you with four different episodes on the same day. We hope you're as excited as we are for the content we've got coming though. And if you are new, then welcome to the BATT Family! We're pleased you're joining us and hope you have a great time being part of the community.  --- This episode's segments: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:24 - Who We Are and How We Met 00:08:25 - What Types of Games Do We Like and Dislike 00:17:42 - Sponsors 00:19:50 - Why Should You Listen to Us 00:29:13 - Outro --- Notes! 1) This one is just for Mark. Around the 9:07 point, Scott refers to himself as a Dice Goblin. HA! (This note is so petty.) --- You can email us at boardallthetimegaming@gmail.com. We can be found at www.boardallthetime.com and on Facebook at Board All The Time.  We're on BlueSky now and loving it! At this point it really feels like BlueSky is for board gaming, so definitely check us out on there at https://bsky.app/profile/boardallthetime.bsky.social If you would like to check out Mark's Top 100 list, it can be found at: https://boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/347553/top-100-games-2024-edition If you'd like to help support the show and assist with the hosting costs, you can do so with our Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/boardallthetime Our Discord server, which is still in Beta, can be joined at https://discord.gg/VbRWEpc6 We'd like to thank our sponsors as well: Grand Gamers Guild! https://grandgamersguild.com - We love their games and are so stoked to be partnered with them. Check them out as well as their most recent Kickstarter project, Endangered: Australia. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/grandgamersguild/endangered-australia Secret Door Games! https://www.secretdoorgames.org - They can be found at 215 S. Main St. in Elkhart, IN as well, Tuesday - Sunday opening each day at noon. We'd also like to thank SoulProdMusic for the intro/outro music. 

Our culture at Chestnut Mountain Church is always going to be shaped by what we value. The early church in Acts had all things in common; they were together. They were open-handed with what God had entrusted to them and lived out grateful generosity. We should strive to be a generous people, not for recognition, but because we are grateful for how generous He has been to us. As we look at why we value grateful generosity, there are three steps we can take in being generous. The first step in generosity is taking a step toward God. He receives us no matter what condition we're in. Before we can ever understand biblical generosity, we must take a step toward Him in surrender. God was the one who initiated generosity, the one who modeled it. Before we trust Him with our money, we must trust Him with our eternity. The next step is to know Him better, and the deeper we know Him, the deeper we understand how generous He has been. The third step is to trust Him, because generosity has nothing to do with the amount of money; it has everything to do with trust. God doesn't need our money; He wants our hearts. When we live out generosity, we're living out a reflection of who Jesus is. The goal is not for people to see Chestnut Mountain Church; it's for people to see Jesus. Listen to this sermon about grateful generosity in our Who We Are series.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/CSFX9hP_xwwSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

We are shaped by surrendered obedience. The narrow gate Jesus calls us to enter is simple, but it is not easy. Following Him means making choices that set us apart from the broad road of the crowd. Trusting the Lord means doing what He asks even when it doesn't make sense. God doesn't need logical people; He needs obedient people. Surrendered obedience is seen in the prayers we pray, when we say, “Your will be done, not mine.” Take a step of obedience. Don't hang the “do not disturb” sign on your faith—switch it to “available.” We are shaped by the paths we take, the choices we make, and the prayers we pray. Take a step towards obedience. Listen to this sermon about surrendered obedience in our Who We Are series.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/W_zijVFd1FoSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

Prayer is the life source of the believer. We have overcomplicated it, but prayer is simply a conversation with God. The beauty of saying “Good morning, God” is that He is never not there. Prayer is where we find peace, comfort, direction, and the wisdom of God. It is not the preparation for the greater work but is the greater work. Everything must begin in prayer. Jesus gave us the model, the outline, and the call to keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking. Prayer is not a “ding dong ditch” moment—it is persistence. Like the widow before the judge, we are called to keep showing up and to depend on the One who loves us. Hardship often drives us to prayer, but once we taste and see that the Lord is good, we realize we can't live without Him. Persistent prayer is our display of dependency and expectancy. God's ways are always better, His timing is always best, and He calls us to trust Him more. Listen to this sermon about persistent prayer in our Who We Are series.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/DHpRZKzHqmcSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

In this episode, Catherine Quiring of the Who We Are & What We Need podcast interviews me. We chat about the powerful synergy between spirituality and psychology, exploring how these two disciplines can be harmoniously integrated to foster personal growth. ________Connect with Catherine: Website - Substack - PinterestHi, Catherine Quiring is a counselor and self-trust coach living on the Emerald Coast of Florida, on the unceded land of the Muscogee. I am a creative, mystic, and neurodiverse adventurer. I love writing, creating, and connecting.Alongside this Substack and her podcast Who We Are & What We Need, she counsel's clients, speaks, leads workshops, blogs, and leads in depth group programs.Catherine's free gift to you: 3 steps to trust yourself.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice. *This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

This week at Family Church, Pastor Woody continues our Who We Are series by exploring the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4. Through their story, we discover how values shape our lives, why family is both beautiful and complicated, and how sin still seeks to control us today. But with Christ, we have victory.

Biblical teaching is the nucleus of everything we do. It is our life source, and it's what God has entrusted to us as His church. When looking at why we value biblical teaching, we look at what we do, which is to preach the Word. Not part of it, but every God-breathed word in Scripture. The reason we preach the Word is that it teaches, rebukes, corrects, and trains. It may offend our flesh, but that offense leads to brokenness over sin, and that brokenness turns us back to Him. When we preach the Word, when we live a life with the purpose of glorifying Him, the world hates us. The enemy wants to extinguish the very light that God has placed inside of you. We have to keep preaching the Word, keep living the Word, and keep sharing the Word no matter what the cost. Listen to this sermon about biblical teaching in our Who We Are series.Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/3dXp169Oe4wSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

LSU vs Gators Preview -“Double Down on Who We Are”: Napier's Rallying Cry | Pick Ems   The stage is set for a massive SEC showdown: Florida vs LSU.

At CMC, our mission is to saturate the world by making disciples. We achieve this by helping people belong to the family of God, become mature disciples of Christ, and build the Kingdom of God together. That's why our values matter: Biblical Teaching, Intentional Community, Persistent Prayer, Surrendered Obedience, and Grateful Generosity. They drive our behaviors and form the framework of how we want to be known. And intentional community is the glue that holds it all together. Looking to the early church in Acts, we see that intentional community is authentic, consistent, generous, and missional. Our prayer is that our intentional community would be a reflection of who He is and what He has done. Listen to this sermon about why we value intentional community in our Who We Are series. Check out our video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/tHHj-esoJdISubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/8wmeCwBf_zkLearn more about us at chestnutmountain.orgFollow us on Facebook & Instagram @chestnutmtn_Don't forget to subscribe to this podcast, leave a review, and let us know what you think.

Sermon B-Side Podcast: Some questions from Summer Sermon & Fall Preview Join Jenna Wright and Pastor Matt Looloian as they wrap up the summer series on Sabbath and “Who We Are” and share what's ahead for the fall - a deep dive into Leviticus: Holy God, Holy People. Discover the difference between the Sabbath and the Lord's Day, how spiritual gifts in Romans 12 work, and what to expect from upcoming Bible studies at Liberti Church.

In Part 3 of Leadership at Grace Auburn, we continue the "Who We Are" series on the podcast by discussing leadership development at Grace Auburn. Lee is joined by Pastor Caleb Farrow to discuss the different paths young leaders can walk while serving in the life of our church. From a 9-month internship to a three-year residency, leader development continues to be at the heart of how we know, love, and serve our college students and recent graduates. This conversation defines the terms – internship, apprenticeship, residency – and clearly lays out the goal of each pathway for those who serve in these roles. Related episode - "The Residents – Why Would You Want to Work for the Church?": https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-would-you-want-to-work-for-a-church-our-residents/id1627085939?i=1000716516352

The second week on our short series on missions. This week, we look at missions in the daily life of all believers. 1. We are CALLED to missions. 2. It's WHO WE ARE. 3. It's what WE DO. For more information, please visit us at mercyhouse365.org We also have an accompanying podcast that expands on each Sunday's sermon. Search for "MERCYhouse Podcast" to follow along!

In this week's sermon, we discuss the "Shemah" in Deuteronomy 6:4-9. We look at how we listen and love, and how this affects who we are and what we do. We're glad that you made it to this sermon! We are also available on Youtube. For more information on our worship services or church as a whole, visit fbcwest.com

In this sermon from our Who We Are series, we look at what it means to faithfully live as God's people by both showing and telling the good news of Jesus. Too often, Christians and churches lean toward one or the other, living out the gospel through deeds or proclaiming it through words. But Scripture reminds us that these were never meant to be separated. Drawing from 1 Peter 2:9–12, we reflect on our identity as a chosen people and a royal priesthood, called to proclaim the excellencies of the One who brought us out of darkness and into His marvelous light. This passage encourages us to embrace both our words and our actions as part of God's mission in the world. Listen and be encouraged to live out your priestly calling in everyday life, pointing others to Jesus through what you say and how you live.

We're taking a small break this summer to gear up for season six of the Strong Women podcast. During this break, we'll be re-airing episodes we think you'll enjoy! Dependence invites us to experience greater joy in the Lord—and Joni Eareckson Tada's life testifies to this joy. She joins us today to share the wisdom she's gained through years of following Jesus. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and tune in to hear what God is teaching Joni about Himself in this season of life.    Show Notes:  Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves  The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown  Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown  Strong Women S1 E 3: Who We Are is Rooted With Joni Eareckson Tada   The Strong Women Podcast is a product of the Colson Center, which equips Christians to live out their faith with clarity, confidence, and courage in this cultural moment. Through commentaries, podcasts, videos, and more, we help Christians better understand what's happening in the world, and champion what is true and good wherever God has called them. Learn more about the Colson Center here: https://www.colsoncenter.org/   Visit our website and sign up for our email list so that you can stay up to date on what we are doing here and also receive our monthly journal: https://www.colsoncenter.org/strong-women    Join Strong Women on Social Media:   https://www.facebook.com/StrongWomenCC  https://www.facebook.com/groups/strongwomencommunitycc/  https://www.instagram.com/strongwomencc/  https://linktr.ee/strongwomencc 

Today's conversation on our leadership structure and church governance with elders Kerry Bradley, Dave Meadows and Lee Cadden begins a multi-part series, "Who We Are." We hope these conversations stir up the faith of the members of Grace Auburn and help those who are considering this local church as their new church home.

This message from our Who We Are series at Liberti Church explores the call to hospitality, loving the stranger as Christ has loved us (Luke 5:27–32). True hospitality means taking the initiative (1 Peter 2:9), welcoming with open hands and hearts (Romans 12:13; John 13:35), and trusting God to change lives. How might your home, table, or time become a place where others can experience the welcome of Jesus? Listen and reflect with us.

Pastor Jack kicks off our Heart and Soul '25 Series with "This is Who We Are, This is What We Do, walking us through our Mission and and 4 Core Movements:   -Passionately Pursuing Jesus -Building Authentic Community -Living Generously -Lead Well —— If you want to support what God is doing through Cityline, click here: https://www.citylineonline.churchcenter.com/giving Want to learn more about Cityline and how to get involved? Click here: https://citylineonline.org Are you in need of prayer or someone to talk with? Click here: https://citylineonline.org/prayer —— Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citylineonline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylineonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumM40GFhmHumITXmh8MV0g Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cityline-church/id1308579363?mt=2 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pHyJ5pxtry1tIMlD9ZBPd?si=e01fc4636d5543e1

Text UsThis week is another On The Road Edition of the podcast, with a message from Josh, that was originally recorded at the Brockman Farms Showpig Camp on July 19, 2025. The message is titled: "Who God Is & Who We Are". 

As a multi-passionate-creative I experience regular identity crises that lead me to question what to focus on in each season that I'm in. If you've ever felt the same, you're going to love this juicy convo I had with TIHANE - Sound Alchemist and Story Architect - who has taken the multipotentialite career and life to it's depths and its peaks working in many roles, including creative director, recording and performing artist, brand strategist and mentor to other creatives. We chat about how she does it all with success. THANE shares:How the thread that creates cohesion amongst our diverse skillsets within a successful brand strategy is… our story (and what to do with it). How to clarify the sense of purpose driving our choices throughout different seasons of life, which makes it easier to communicate WHO WE ARE within our brand identity and client work. How evolving her relationship to FEAR has lead to more profound success and opportunity as an artist and multi passionate entrepreneur.The myth of ‘alignment' and how to identify what you're next best move is through 2 surprising clear clues. What working with 8-figure entrepreneurs taught her about authenticity in business. And so much more…! You're going to LOVE this episode - grab a journal to grab insights and get stuck in. TIHANE is a Sound Alchemist and Story Architect—an internationally recognized artist, creative director, and speaker who fuses soul, sound, and strategy to awaken the deep memory of who we are.Write a sales post to attract your soul mate client using you astrology chart with my FREE 5-part training series! https://withsarahmac.com/cosmic-attraction-copywriting/ The Cosmic Copy Mastermind is THE place to get the support that will bring your dream of becoming a 6-figure creative to life in 2025 by selling your high-ticket offers with sales copy driven by stories and guided by astrology.Message me the word MASTERMIND on instagram @sarahmacmagic for the full details.Support the showLoved this episode?! Let's keep playing together! Say hey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/creativemagicclub/Instant access to the Cosmic Attraction Copywriting Free Training Series: https://withsarahmac.com/cosmic-attraction-copywriting/ Join Millionaire Witch Club (it's free!) https://withsarahmac.com/full-moon-circle Book a Cosmic Sales Intensive: Want my insights on your astrology placements to guide the most magnetic brand message + offer sales page copy to stand out to your soul mate clients?https://withsarahmac.com/cosmic-private-intensive/ Join the Cosmic Copy Mastermind https://withsarahmac.com/cosmic-copy/ Sell Your Magic Like Magic Ready to start booking high ticket soulmate clients with ease every month? Apply for my private mentorship: https://withsarahmac.com/sell-your-magic/ Share this episode with your friends! Please leave a review!

Guest Anton Chaitkin, author "Who We Are" joins to discuss ongoing battle against globalism. Discussion of US History fighting for nationalism, American pride, and fight against losing American identity to global regulation and control.  Democrats battle for who can bet the loudest to become the new leader of the Democrat party. Discussion of De-Regulation, EPA regs killing the auto industry, and violent rhetoric from the left. 

In this episode of Voices of Esalen, Sam speaks with spiritual teacher, author, and nonprofit founder Caverly Morgan about the nature of personal ego as well as the collective ego that shapes our culture, relationships, and our sense of separation. Named one of 2025's powerful women in the mindfulness movement, Caverly brings a rare combination of Zen training, modern nondual wisdom, and deep relational insight to questions of identity, suffering, and awakening. In this episode she speaks about what it means to wake up together, the challenges of remaining present in a world built on distraction, and the role of contemplative practice in societal transformation. Caverly is the founder of Peace in Schools and Realizing Freedom Together, and the author of The Heart of Who We Are and A Kids Book About Mindfulness. Her presence is clear, warm, and radically hopeful. Caverly Morgan at Esalen: Return to Belonging: The Heart of Who We Are October 20–24, 2025 https://www.esalen.org/workshops/return-to-belonging-the-heart-of-who-we-are-10202025

Russian author Leo Tolstoy once wrote, “My question was the simplest of questions…. ‘What will come of my whole life? Why should I live, why wish for anything, or do anything?'” This question echoes in every human heart: What's my purpose? Why am I here? While philosophers may debate the greatest question of life, believers in Jesus don't have to wonder about their purpose. As we continue our “Who We Are” series, we discover the fourth dimension of the cross-shaped life: we haven't just been born into this world; we've been sent into it. Just as Jesus wasn't merely born but sent with divine purpose, we too are commissioned with the same mission: to seek and save the lost. When Jesus told His disciples, “As the Father has sent me, I am sending you” (John 20:21, NIV), He revealed our ultimate calling.

On this week's episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Global Head of Human Performance Principal Scientist, Dr. Kristen Holmes, sits down with WHOOP Senior Scientist Dr. Bill von Hippel to discuss the science behind stress and sleep and its impact on performance. Dr. Bill von Hippel is a scientist, author, and renowned social psychologist and evolutionary specialist. In today's episode, Dr. Holmes and Dr. von Hippel discuss cardiac responses to threats and challenges and the core 4 circadian behaviors that help sleep consistency. (00:36) Intro to Cardiac Responses and Daily Threats and Challenges(03:08) Using WHOOP to Conduct Studies(09:09) Stress Monitor: Understanding Stress vs Challenge(11:10) Stress + Sleep Data on Shiftworkers(23:27) Low Fit vs High Fit: Use Case for Strain Coach (32:26) Amplifying Effects of Exercise(37:18) HRV-CV as a Predictor of Strain Load(43:03) Behaviors That Improve Sleep(51:06) Core 4: Circadian Behaviors That Help Sleep Consistency(58:49) The Impacts of Social Jetlag(01:02:53) Negative Impacts of Oversleeping(01:07:2) High HRV Indications and HRV ImprovementsReferences:WHOOP Wear Frequency StudyShiftwork Biometric Analysis StudyDr. Bill von Hippel:LinkedInThe Social Paradox: Autonomy, Connection, and Why We Need Both to Find HappinessThe Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us HappySupport the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok YouTube X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn

Today on the show, we're answering the question, “Why does the winter feel so long?”  You may know Cubbie Fink as one of the founding members of Foster the People, but he's also an incredible producer and creative force. And joining him is his wife Rebecca St. James—Grammy and Dove Award-winning Christian artist, worship leader, author, and just all-around wonderful human.  I think we're all feeling OVER THE WINTER at this point, so we're going to talk about why it feels so long and how we handle it, AND we get to talk about Cubbie and Rebecca's book about their life and marriage, called Lasting Ever.  If you're following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we're on page 25. And as always, if you still want to get a Guidebook (especially because spring pages are coming soon, we're emailing them out on March 17th!), you can find it at anniefdowns.com/seasons . . . . . Find the show notes here Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors!  BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Jolie: Head to jolieskinco.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. Ritual: Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.  HiyaHealth: My friends receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. WayFair: Head over to Wayfair.com and find something that's just your style today.  . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, you can go back and listen to these: Episode 374: Rebecca St. James + Kingdom Come Episode 372: For King and Country . . . . . Catch our special miniseries over on Annie's miniBFF podcast. It's about Who We Are. Why We Are Here, and Where We Are Going. Be sure to subscribe for the miniBFFs in your life. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Savannah Guthrie is back! You know and love Savannah from the TODAY show. Last year, I got to talk with her about her New York Times bestselling book, Mostly What God Does. You can go back and listen to that one, it's episode 863, and now she has a brand new kids' book out this week called, Mostly What God Does is Love You. If you're following along in the TSF Seasons Guidebook, there's no notes pages for this one, because it's a bonus episode! You're welcome.  . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Catch our special miniseries over on Annie's miniBFF podcast for these weeks leading up to the release of Where Did TJ Go? It's about Who We Are. Why We Are Here, and Where We Are Going. Be sure to subscribe for the miniBFFs in your life. . . . . . If you liked this conversation, you may also like these: Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, Mattie Jackson is back to help us answer the question "Where is the hope of winter?” You may remember her from episode 345 and if not, you're going to love her. She is an incredible author, speaker, and entrepreneur with a heart for helping others find hope in the midst of life's hardest seasons.  Mattie so generously offers her wisdom and story as a friend who's experienced tremendous grief after suddenly losing her husband at the age of 28. Her latest book: Through the Valley of Grief, is a 365-Day Devotional of Spiritual Practices for Hope in Suffering, and as we talk about trying to find hope when it feels like winter will never end, this devotional and Mattie's heart is something I think you're going to learn a lot from today. If you're taking notes in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we're on page 21, And if you're wanting a copy of the guidebook, you can find that at anniefdowns.com/seasons. . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Catch our special miniseries over on Annie's miniBFF podcast for these weeks leading up to the release of Where Did TJ Go? It's about Who We Are. Why We Are Here, and Where We Are Going. Be sure to subscribe for the miniBFFs in your life. If you liked this conversation, you may also like these: Episode 345: Mattie Selecman + Lemons on Friday Episode 477: Granger Smith on Country Music, Ministry, and How Loss Changes Your Whole Life Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors!BetterHelp: Go to BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Daily Look: Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 50% off your first order. AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/soundsfun to get this offer! WayFair: Give your home the refresh it needs with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, I get to introduce you to my sister, Tatum Green, and we're also joined by David Thomas, whom you know and love from Daystar Counseling and the Raising Boys and Girls podcast. Together, we're going to share with you the story of my nephew, TJ, and why we wanted to put this brand new book, Where Did TJ Go? in your hands. We keep saying this is a book we wish no one needed, but so many families do, and that was our reality as a family in 2022 when we realized we couldn't find the right book to read to my nephew, Sam, about losing his baby brother. We absolutely have the hope of heaven, but grief and loss can make it feel like it's always winter and it will never end, so if you're taking notes in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we're on page 19, and we've given space to process today as you listen. . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Catch our special miniseries over on Annie's miniBFF podcast for these weeks leading up to the release of Where Did TJ Go? It's about Who We Are. Why We Are Here, and Where We Are Going. Be sure to subscribe for the miniBFFs in your life. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! HiyaHealth: My friends receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.  BetterHelp: Discover your relationship “green flags”, with BetterHelp.Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code TSF at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide.  . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . If you liked this episode you may also like So Happy to Know You! Behind the Scenes of Launching a Children's Book! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're big Popcast fans around here at AFD Inc, and I honestly can't believe it's taken us this long to get Erin on the show. If you aren't already obsessed with our podcasting cousins over at the PMG, then let me tell you more about Erin. She's a writer, podcaster, and storyteller. She is the Resident Bible Scholar and host of the Faith Adjacent podcast, and senior creative at Popcast Media Group and her very first book, I've Got Questions just came out!  Today we talk about it along with everything from aging and makeup to doing life with people we don't always agree with.  If you're taking notes in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we're on page 18. . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Pre-order Annie's new children's book Where Did TJ Go? . . . . . Catch our special miniseries over on Annie's miniBFF podcast for these weeks leading up to the release of Where Did TJ Go? It's about Who We Are. Why We Are Here, and Where We Are Going. Be sure to subscribe for the miniBFFs in your life  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors!AG1: AG1 is offering new subscribers a FREE $76 gift when you sign up. You'll get a Welcome Kit, a bottle of D3K2 AND 5 free travel packs in your first box. So make sure to check out DrinkAG1.com/soundsfun to get this offer! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Thrive Causemetics:  Right now, my friends can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF.  . . . . . If you'd like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . If you liked this episode you may also like: TSF Couples 2019: Knox McCoy + Jamie Golden from The Popcast  . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices