Podcasts about winter wisdom

Associate Pastor Kenny Dyches continues our brief Winter Wisdom series, preaching on the contrast between worldly wisdom and godly wisdom, using a compelling story about a man who built a successful business but struggled with spiritual emptiness. The man's journey, shaped by a vivid dream and an encounter with a preacher resembling Jesus, highlighted the challenge of surrendering earthly pursuits for true fulfillment in God. Drawing from Proverbs, Pastor Kenny emphasizes that wisdom is not just intellectual knowledge but a lived experience of God, requiring a heart posture of surrender and obedience.He outlines practical steps for obtaining wisdom: receiving, treasuring, inclining one's ear, calling out, and seeking diligently. He stresses that wisdom is cultivated not in isolation but through relationships, community, and submission to God. Using relatable examples and personal anecdotes, Pastor Kenny encouraged the congregation to pursue godly wisdom, trust in God's guidance, and live out their faith in all aspects of life.

Senior Pastor Damein Schitter begins a new mini-series, Winter Wisdom, preaching from Proverbs 3:5-8. He explores what it means to be truly wise, emphasizing that wisdom is not just about intelligence or self-sufficiency but about trusting in the Lord wholeheartedly. Pastor Damein argues that in a world obsessed with knowledge for self-reliance, biblical wisdom calls for deep dependence on God. He contrasts wisdom with folly, illustrating how self-sufficiency, as exemplified in biblical figures like Jacob, leads to struggles, while true wisdom involves trusting God with all aspects of life.Pastor Damein also emphasizes that wisdom is both a journey and a skill developed over time, much like becoming proficient in chess or cooking. It involves not just knowing the right things but living in relationship with God and aligning one's life with His guidance. The ultimate wise one, Jesus Christ, embodies wisdom, and trusting in Him leads to true flourishing. He closes with a call for believers to wholeheartedly trust in God's wisdom rather than leaning on their own understanding, urging mature Christians to be pacesetters in demonstrating God's faithfulness.

Writer and winter enthusiast Katherine May revels in the winter months. While the long, dark evenings invite us to huddle indoors and disconnect from the world, they also offer a chance for reflection, remembrance, and a reset in our lives. As May explains, this season is a time to pause and recalibrate for many.  “Winter is a season of dread as a time of year when grief surfaces. There are people who will be spending their first Christmas alone, or maybe their fifth Christmas alone – everything will be out of place.”  May, author of the book Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times,  encourages embracing those feelings of loss and loneliness that seem to creep in with the cold. She argues that “this time of year, we're often so tired and grumpy” that “we have to treat ourselves like children sometimes, who are in need of a nap, in need of a snack, in need of a bit of quiet time.” The cure for this? May encourages going outdoors and looking to nature for inspiration and guidance, pointing out that even at the bleakest, darkest time of year, life goes on.  “Think about it in terms of hibernation, in terms of really drawing back. It becomes this beautiful process of rebirth to me and this paring back of what we need teaches us something really profound. Which is that life goes on,  even in the most compromised of circumstances.”  To wrap up 2024, Life Examined host Jonathan Bastian and producer Andrea Brody reflect on their year, both on and off the air. They share what defined the year for them personally, highlighting the guests and conversations that left a lasting impact—from the chaotic, unpredictable world of Burning Man to a deeply personal story of loss, and much more. Delve deeper into life, philosophy, and what makes us human by joining the Life Examined discussion group on Facebook.      

DateDecember 22, 2024SynopsisIn this sermon, we dive into what happens when vulnerability meets blessing through the lens of Mary's visit to Elizabeth. We explore how creating safe spaces for truth-telling—like Elizabeth's home and the muskrat's winter den—allows us to encounter transformative love that empowers us to sing new songs of hope. This fourth Sunday of Advent reminds us that authentic love makes room for our whole selves, not just our highlight reel.ReferencesScripture: Luke 1:39–55 About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

Do you enjoy winter? Many clients and students when I ask this question say no or not really, because they don't like the cold, lack of sunlight or having to stay inside more (this also used to be me). But mother earth created seasons for a reason, and in this episode we explore the energy of winter and its significance as a time for rest, recharging and replenishment. Inspired by the wisdom of the water element, in this podcast we delve into how the cooler, darker days of winter invite us to slow down, conserve energy, and connect deeply with our inner selves. Join us as we discuss the practices and insights that can help us harness the restorative power of this season. Episode Highlights: Embrace and learn how to practice the importance of winter rest. Understand why winter is the most yin season of the year for deep nourishment and energy conservation. Learn the importance of nourishing the Water Element in winter. Understand the energetic, metaphysical and emotional aspects of winter. Reflect on the past season and set intentions during the winter solstice. Learn how to balance your water element with specific foods, essential oils, and lifestyle practices. Tune in to this episode to learn how to make the most of the cooler winter's months and create space for adjustments to our lifestyle during this season. Show Links: ilanak.com.au/podcasts/196/

Gear up for winter adventures with Martin on the latest Papa Bear Hikes episode! Join our seasoned outdoorsman as he shares crucial tips for navigating the frosty trails.Discover practical tips and  advice to ensure a safe and enjoyable winter experience. Whether you're a winter veteran or a novice explorer, Martin's insights are beneficial.Tune in for a concise yet comprehensive discussion, and embrace the unique beauty of winter landscapes. Subscribe now to the podcast for a frosty adventure with Martin on Papa Bear Hikes!

In this episode of the Unbound Writer's Club, Nicola's joined by unbound author Sonraya Grace. Sonraya's powerful book ‘Mother Earth is Calling You: Winter Wisdom' was released into the world earlier this month – an inner journey to activate your creative power and who you truly are as a cyclical being. In this Episode:Being completely free in your writing and self-expressionDifferent books have different energiesSonraya's booking writing processReclaiming feminine power and wisdomLinks Mentioned:UNBOUND and Unbound WritingThe Unbound Writing MastermindThe Unbound Writing Mastermind waitlistNicola's free ‘connecting with your book' visualisationBuy Nicola's unbound365 journal hereThe Unbound Press Book ClubThe Unbound Book IncubatorBook a chat with Nicola here.Connect with Sonraya Grace on Instagram, via her website, or Facebook.Connect with Nicola on Instagram, and The UNBOUND Press on Instagram or Facebook here.Music Credit: Joseph McDade

A happy day as Paul and Rob set off from Rob's house for the first time in a long while - Paul is slowly but surely returning to form. Featuring wonderful Winter conditions, an unexpected moment of extreme Ultra training for Rob, a small but significant milestone on the road to recovery for Paul, shoes both responsibly sourced and illicitly dangled, parkrun report and Race to the Stones planning, some fun other runners, frost, deer, sunshine and a golden morning all round.Thank you, as always, for your dialogue online and your support through the Acast Supporter button; without you we'd just be chuntering into the void. You're beautiful people and we love you.Rob's book Running Tracks is available here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/running-tracks/rob-deering/9781800180444, and you can get Paul's award-winning 26.2 Miles to Happiness here - https://www.waterstones.com/book/26-2-miles-to-happiness/paul-tonkinson/9781472975270Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/runningcommentary. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Following the epic weather of the past few weeks, we go back in time to a period that best celebrated this type of weather. In this episode we explore why the enigmatic appeal of Anglo-Saxon poetry and its fascination (or even obsession) with winter casts such an enduring influence on our culture. It is the perfect type of literature for cold winter nights, but there are also other deeper traits that remain deeply rooted in our shared cultural memories that inform our attitudes to winter.    Journal entry:“8th December, WednesdayStorm Barra is barrelling around the boat    Harrying and jostling us,     So that the roaring world tips and sways.The darkness is flecked silver with rain      As Penny and I walk into a howling dawn. “ Episode InformationIn this episode I mention the following books:Michael Alexander's (2006) The Earliest English Poems Penguin Classics series, published by Penguin Books.Alexandra Harris' (2015) Weatherland: Writers and artists under English skies published by Thames and Hudson. I read excerpts from the following poems (Michael Alexander's translations):The Ruin (alternative translation)The SeafarerExeter riddle 73 (other texts count it as 74) For those wanting to explore the world of Anglo Saxon and Old English literature, you might find this website, created by Dr Aaron Hostetter from Rutgers University, very helpful: An Old English Poetry Project.A digital version of the Exeter Book produced c.970 (in which the above are featured) can be viewed here: Exeter BookI also mentioned Andy Grifee's narrowboat-based crime series featuring Johnson and Wilde which are published by Orphans Publishing. General DetailsIn the intro and the outro, Saint-Saen's The Swan is performed by Karr and Bernstein (1961) and available on CC at archive.org. Two-stroke narrowboat engine recorded by 'James2nd' on the River Weaver, Cheshire. Uploaded to Freesound.org on 23rd June 2018. Creative Commons Licence. Piano and keyboard interludes composed and performed by Helen Ingram.All other audio recorded on site. ContactFor pictures of Erica and images related to the podcasts or to contact me, follow me on:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/noswpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimeonstillwaters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/NoswPodI would love to hear from you. You can email me at nighttimeonstillwaters@gmail.com

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This morning as I sat down to record this today's podcast I heard a song outside my window . . . the song of the woodpecker. It was clear as a bell and despite my curtains being closed, I knew exactly whose song it was. This little guy chimed in a couple of times until I opened the curtain to say hello and make sure he knew his message was warmly received.  So, what was his message, you may be wondering. He was making sure I included a bit about rhythms and cycles in today's podcast episode.  Winter is a very important part of the creative cycle.  It's the time when we do the inner work to create alignment between ourselves and our ideas, dreams, and visions.  It's the time when we nurture seeds of inspiration and give those seeds space to grow in our hearts.  For many of us, this past year has awakened a whole new sense of values and ideas. It has created a sense of awareness around what we most value, where we are putting our time and energy, and what feels most aligned with who we are.  2020 has invited each of us to refocus. It has planted many seeds of inspiration. For those of us in the northern hemisphere, who are stepping into the winter season, we are stepping into a time when we have an opportunity to go within and nurture the seeds of these new ideas, dreams, and visions. In today's episode I sink deeper into this conversation.  Want to join us for the Winter Solstice Quarterly Gathering? Join us in the Sanctuary. www.theSanctuaryCircle.life Want to join us for the gathering, but not up for joining the Sanctuary Membership? No worries, we've got you covered. You can sign up here: https://crystalshamanshop.com/product/2020-winter-solstice-quarterly-gathering/

Where our Winter Wisdom series left off, Spring Sagas picks up as we follow the story of Elijah in the book of 1 Kings. This week, Tim returns to bring us a tale of injustice and the abuse of power.

Welcome to the fourth and FINAL episode in our 2019 Winter Wisdom Series: a collection of the best of the best from our first 128 episodes of The Inner Chief podcast. In our first three episodes, we covered Reading Recommendations, How to Get Unstuck and Mentors.   Go to: www.chiefmaker.com.au/132 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com.au/score-card We're closing out the Winter Wisdom Series with pure wisdom. The ultimate advice. A collection of answers to my favourite podcast question…  If you could offer the next generation one final piece of advice, what would it be? This question has been asked to more than 50 CEOs and Gurus. The words of our Chiefs and Gurus is nothing short of inspirational. I'd love to include all of them. But to make this a quick and easy listen, I've made a shortlist and I've identified 7 Key messages in the process. They are… The only constant is change Do what you LOVE, and LOVE what you do Take risks. It's OK to fail It's all about people and relationships Only YOU can create your future BUT… You don't have to do it on your own Look after yourself and HAVE FUN.

Welcome to the third episode in our 2019 Winter Wisdom Series: a collection of the best of the best from our first 128 episodes of The Inner Chief podcast.   Go to: www.chiefmaker.com.au/131   Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com.au/score-card   So far we've covered Reading Recommendations and How to Get Unstuck. And this week we're talking about Mentors.   In this episode, we're going to cover the following: WHY having a mentor is so important; HOW to get a mentor and WHO to approach; WHAT to do once you have one; The impact of having a mentor on your career and personal development; and Networking your way to a mentor. We asked more than 50 CEOs about the importance of mentors in their career journey. Every single one of them sees them as a critical element. Let's find out more.

This week, Julie continues our Winter Wisdom storytelling series by bringing us another story from the life of Elijah - a story of physical, emotional, and spiritual burnout and God's response to our weakness.

Welcome to the second episode in our 2019 Winter Wisdom Series: a collection of the best of the best from our first 128 episodes of The Inner Chief podcast. Go to: www.chiefmaker.com.au/130 Complete your FREE Career Scorecard: www.chiefmaker.com.au/score-card Last week we looked at the Top 5 Reads, as recommended by our Chiefs & Gurus. Hope you've all added them to your reading list or your devices! This week we've compiled all of the advice from our Chiefs & Gurus around what to do when you become stuck. So we're going to cover 3 Steps for Getting Unstuck and 4 Key Considerations when going through the process. How do you know when you're stuck? What action should you take? And who should you turn to? Maybe this is you right now or you can see someone that you care about is in this situation. You're unsure about your next career move, feeling stalled, not satisfied or you're no longer making an impact in your work. Or maybe you're just unsure about what to do next.  Well, I've asked more than 50 CEOs what to do when you get stuck and this episode outlines what they had to say.   Stay epic, Greg

Continuing our Winter Wisdom storytelling series, Tim brings us another tale from the life of Elijah - a tale of misplaced devotion in false gods and the power of the one true God.

Welcome to our 2019 Winter Wisdom Series, which is a collection of the best of the best from our first 128 episodes of The Inner Chief podcast. Today's topic is Top Reads and we explore the 5 most recommended books by our Chiefs and Gurus. 1. Built to Last & Good to Great - by Jim Collins These books are not about visionary products or visionary leaders, they're about visionary companies and what it is that makes the truly exceptional companies different from the others. Built to Last Good to Great 2. Sapiens & Homo Deus - by Yuval Noah Harari While these aren't business books, they're a profound study into human history. Drawing insights from biology, anthropology, palaeontology and economics and exploring how history has shaped our societies and our personalities. Life-changing reads, I promise! Sapiens Homo Deus 3. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - by Patrick Lencioni Like all of Patrick's books, this one is a compelling fable with a simple but powerful message. He reveals the 5 dysfunctions that go to the very heart of why teams (even the very best ones) often struggle. If you're leading a team or trying to build a culture that thrives, this is a must-read. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team 4. The Power of Now - by Eckhart Tolle This is a spiritual guidebook; a manual for understanding exactly how to ‘live in the now'. It also has the benefit of markers throughout the book that symbolise ‘break time' ie. when you should close the book, put it down and mull over what you've just read. Not in any way a business book, but a guidebook for living a purposeful life and being the best possible version of yourself. The Power of Now 5. Legacy - James Kerr While I'm forever frustrated when the Wallabies lose to the All Blacks, I'm also forever in awe of what the All Blacks stand for: their culture, passion, teamwork and performance is like no other sporting team in history. And like Neil Craig said, there's no need to reinvent the wheel. Success leaves clues and we should learn from these. So if you're trying to build a high performance team culture, something that lasts the test of time, then this is a great read for you. Legacy So Chiefs…what can we learn from these books? I think there are three key themes: People come first Uniting and aligning your people is the single most important factor in building a successful team and a successful business. It's not all fun and games Building a high performance team isn't easy. It takes focus, energy, commitment and accountability. But while high performance teams might be challenging, they're ultimately the most rewarding groups to be part of. Self-awareness Whether it's for the benefit of our team, our business or our own personal lives, self-awareness is critical. We must learn about 'us' first. We must debunk our own thinking, bias and beliefs. You can't live a life of purpose until you unpack yourself.   And that's it for the first of our Winter Wisdom Series. Stay epic, Greg

This week marks the beginning of a new storytelling series, this time centered on the prophet Elijah and his journey. For the first story, Tim brings us a tale of famine and the importance of trust in God.

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Episode 44 - 1/6/2018 - Season 2 Opener! Hosts Brian & Britt talk about the recent cold weather affecting the United States.  They also give some tips on how to deal with the colder weather at home. Drinks were purchased from Growler City: Bella Diva from Brickway Brewery & Distillery, Peanut Butter Stout from Infusion Brewing, and Winter Wisdom from Empyrean Brewing. Check us out!

In this episode, Connor Happer and Mark Onwiler make a concerted effort to "gotta go faster." And then we start to talk about Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un. Oh well! We also discuss Canada and why they can't keep animals alive in their zoos. Blockbuster is now "hipster cool." License plates. Throwing axes. Andy Buckley (naturally). All while enjoying Empyrean's Winter Wisdom hazelnut brown ale.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/three-beers-later/donationsWant to advertise on this podcast? Go to https://redcircle.com/brands and sign up.