Podcasts about Wisdom

In this episode, Scott Stabile discusses how to be enough as you are and how to grow without shaming yourself. He explores how self-love and self-acceptance can support meaningful change, as well as how to practice self-compassion when it feels out of reach, recognize the small ways you already care for yourself, and loosen the grip of other people's judgments. Drawing from his book Enough as You Are, Scott offers practical ways to build a more loving relationship with yourself, even when you're struggling, making mistakes, or wishing you were further along. ⁠A Weekly Bite of Wisdom:⁠ Want to go deeper with the ideas we explore on The One You Feed? Every Wednesday, you'll receive a short, practical email that turns insights about mental health, relationships, purpose, habits, and personal growth into simple practices you can use right away. You'll also receive our Weekend Podcast Playlist that includes a recap of the week's episodes with our featured guests. It's free, takes about a minute to read, and is enjoyed by thousands of readers each week. Sign up at ⁠oneyoufeed.net/newsletter.⁠ Key Takeaways: How to recognize everyday acts of self-care as evidence that you're already practicing self-love Why “I'm willing to love myself” can be more helpful than an affirmation you don't believe How to accept yourself as you are while making choices that support growth What it means to have your own back, especially when you fail or face rejection How to work with envy and jealousy without adding shame to already difficult feelings Why your past disappointments don't have to determine what's possible for your future For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now! Order your copy today! If you enjoyed this conversation with Scott Stabile, check out these other episodes: Choosing Love in a Divisive World: Empathy as Our Guiding Light with Scott Stabile Perfecting Self-Love with Scott Stabile This episode is sponsored by: Ka'Chava is your daily all-in-one shake, with protein, fiber, greens, superfoods, vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, probiotics, and more. Go to KaChava.com and use code FEED for 15% off your first order. David Protein bars deliver up to 28g of protein for just 150 calories—without sacrificing taste! For a limited time, our listeners can receive this special deal: buy 4 cartons and get the 5th free when you go to www.davidprotein.com/FEED ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Dante and Harry Discuss: Jordan Peterson is coming out with more bad relationship advice, why you SHOULD argue with your wife, for a better relationship. And What the great Patrice O'Neal has to say about it.

What if your mind knows the day is over, but your body is still acting like it needs to stay alert?

Download the Buddhability AppApple iOSAndroidOur daily lives can be challenging and we might be asking ourselves, “Is there anything more to life than sleeping, eating and going to a job I don't like?” If you're feeling burnt out, you're not alone. But Buddhist practice can refresh us and help us lead fulfilling lives.Today's guest, Kyle Maharlika-Roper, of Miami, shares how he went from burnt out in an unfulfilling job to finally pursuing his childhood dream of art. References:The New Human Revolution, vol. 16.The Wisdom for Creating Happiness and Peace, part 2, revised edition, pp. 392–393.

Robert sits down for a two part Q&A episode, answering listener questions on Bitcoin, money, body, TRT, and health. He shares his Bitcoin price prediction, why the US dollar is headed for hyperinflation, the best way to protect your Bitcoin, MSTR vs. self custody, why all non Bitcoin crypto including Monero is centralized, advice for stacking sats while living paycheck to paycheck, and leaving Plato's Cave to pursue Bitcoin. In the second part Robert covers whether to start TRT, peptides and cancer fears, libido on anabolic compounds, his best sleep hacks, and how often to run blood work.// SPONSORS //Blockware Solutions: https://mining.blockwaresolutions.com/breedloveMind Lab Pro: https://mindlabpro.com/products/mind-lab-pro/breedlove// PRODUCTS I ENDORSE //Protect your mobile phone from SIM swap attacks: https://www.efani.com/breedloveLineage Provisions (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://lineageprovisions.com/?ref=breedlove_22// UNLOCK THE WISDOM OF THE WORLD'S BEST NON-FICTION BOOKS //https://course.breedlove.io/// JOIN THE COMMUNITY //Telegram: https://t.me/TheWiMCommunity// TIMESTAMPS //0:00:00 - Intro0:01:06 - Bitcoin Price Prediction and the Dollar's Hyperinflation0:05:26 - How to Store Bitcoin, The Case for Multisig0:10:03 - MSTR vs. BTC and Counterparty Risk0:15:01 - Why Bitcoin Over Monero0:17:01 - Stacking Sats While Living Paycheck to Paycheck0:22:45 - Sponsor: Blockware Solutions0:24:09 - Hitting a Wall in the Bitcoin Journey0:31:23 - Is the Bitcoin Space Saturated0:34:23 - Ask What You Can Do for Bitcoin0:44:47 - Sponsor: Mind Lab Pro0:45:55 - Do You Recommend Starting TRT0:56:03 - Peptides, Cancer, and Fasting1:02:24 - Libido on Anabolics and TRT1:13:28 - Sleep Hacks, Breathing and Jaw Techniques1:26:23 - Blood Work and Tracking1:28:54 - Unlock the Wisdom of the Best Non-Fiction Books// PODCAST //Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsERSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Breedlove-2// SOCIAL //Breedlove X: https://x.com/Breedlove22WiM? X: https://x.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/All My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/robertbreedlove

Welcome to Day 2962 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2962 – Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 8:12-21 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2962 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2962 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: Lady Wisdom's Royal Court – The Power to Rule and the Promise of True Wealth. On our previous podcast, on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty, we listened to the radiant, public outcry of Lady Wisdom as she took her stand at the crossroads and by the city gates. We contrasted her bold, daytime invitation with the dark, deceptive whispers of the immoral woman from chapter seven. Lady Wisdom called out to all people—even the naive and the foolish—offering words that were completely plain, straight, and devoid of any crooked manipulation. She boldly declared that her instruction was far more valuable than silver, pure gold, or precious rubies! Today, as we step forward onto Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty-Two of our ongoing trek through God's Word, we continue directly into Proverbs chapter eight, focusing on verses twelve through twenty-one. In this section, Lady Wisdom pulls back the curtain on her own resume. She reveals who her constant companions are, what she utterly detests, and how she empowers the rulers of the earth! Having spent over fifty years focusing on and studying Biblical wisdom, and having accumulated seventy years of life experiences, I can assure you that true success in leadership, business, and family is never an accident. Enduring success requires you to partner with the very structural blueprint of the universe, aligning your daily decisions with the holy character of the Creator. Let us open our minds and hearts to this majestic self-declaration, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the deeply connected, contiguous thoughts found in Proverbs chapter eight, verse twelve, verse thirteen, and verse fourteen. “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment. All who fear the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech. Common sense and success belong to me. Insight and strength are mine. Look at the extraordinary way Lady Wisdom introduces her household in verse twelve! She declares, “I, Wisdom, live together with good judgment. I know where to discover knowledge and discernment.” Wisdom does not live in isolation! She shares her dwelling place with good judgment, which in the original Hebrew is ormah—meaning prudence, shrewdness, and tactical foresight. When you invite divine wisdom into your life, she brings her roommates with her! You gain the tactical ability to navigate complex situations, discover hidden knowledge, and exercise sharp discernment in your daily affairs. But notice the sharp moral boundary she establishes in verse thirteen! "All who fear the Lord will hate evil. Therefore, I hate pride and arrogance, corruption and perverse speech." True wisdom is not just about making clever business deals; it is fundamentally rooted in the fear of Yahweh! And the fear of Yahweh requires a visceral, active hatred of evil. You cannot casually tolerate what the Creator detests! This connects us directly back to our study in Proverbs chapter six, where we examined the seven abominations that God hates. Lady Wisdom shares the exact same holy allergies as Yahweh Himself! She detests pride, arrogance, and the perverse, corrupt speech of the worthless scoundrel. If a person claims to be wise but operates with arrogant pride and manipulative words, they are utterly deceived. Look at the resulting power described in verse fourteen: "Common sense and success belong to me. Insight and strength are mine." The word for success here is tushiyyah, which means sound, effective, battle-tested wisdom that produces tangible results. Because Lady Wisdom rejects the corrupting rot of pride, she possesses the enduring strength and insight required to build a legacy that actually lasts! This naturally flows into Lady Wisdom's role on the grand stage of human government, linking together the profound political and cosmic realities found in Proverbs chapter eight, verse fifteen, and verse sixteen. Because of me, kings reign, and rulers make just decrees. Rulers lead with my help, and nobles make righteous judgments. Listen to this staggering claim! Lady Wisdom declares that she is the power behind the throne of every legitimate earthly government. "Because of me, kings reign, and rulers make just decrees." To properly understand the weight of this statement, we must view it through the lens of the Ancient Israelite divine-council worldview. In biblical theology, human kings and earthly nobles were not meant to rule by their own autonomous power. They were appointed to serve as visible, earthly representatives of Yahweh's invisible, heavenly throne! Their primary job was to administer the justice, order, and righteousness of the divine council down here in the human realm. When human rulers try to lead by using Machiavellian manipulation, tyranny, or brute force, they step outside of God's cosmic order, and their empires eventually crumble into dust. But when kings, presidents, governors, and local magistrates lean upon Lady Wisdom, they are granted the divine capacity to make "just decrees" and "righteous judgments." They align their earthly authority with the grain of the universe! Over my seven decades of living, I have observed this principle in boardrooms, community organizations, and family structures alike. Leadership is a heavy, dangerous burden. Without divine insight, authority quickly corrupts into arrogance. But when leaders humbly seek the counsel of Lady Wisdom, they become instruments of justice, bringing stability, peace, and flourishing to everyone under their care. Lady Wisdom now shifts from addressing kings and nobles to addressing every individual traveler on life's path, weaving together the beautiful, reciprocal promises found in Proverbs chapter eight, verse seventeen, verse eighteen, and verse nineteen. “I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me. I have riches and honor, as well as enduring wealth and justice. My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold, my wages better than sterling silver! What a deeply personal, relational invitation we find in verse seventeen! Lady Wisdom declares, "I love all who love me. Those who search will surely find me." Divine wisdom is not a hidden riddle designed to frustrate you. She is not playing a cosmic game of hide-and-seek! If you genuinely love her, she reciprocates that love intimately. If you search for her with a sincere, desperate heart, you are absolutely guaranteed to find her! And look at the dowry she brings to this relationship in verse eighteen! "I have riches and honor, as well as enduring wealth and justice." Notice the specific phrasing here: enduring wealth. The deceptive seductress of chapter seven offered a fleeting night of pleasure that ultimately ended in the grave and the loss of all honor. But Lady Wisdom offers kavod—heavy, weighty, lasting honor—and wealth that endures across generations! This is not a shallow promise of instant financial prosperity. This is the holistic, generational wealth of a well-ordered life, a peaceful home, an unblemished reputation, and a soul at rest. To ensure we understand the true value of this treasure, she repeats her claim in verse nineteen: "My gifts are better than gold, even the purest gold, my wages better than sterling silver!" No matter how much money you accumulate on this earth, you cannot purchase a quiet conscience. You cannot buy a loyal family, and you cannot write a check to purchase the favor of God. The wages of wisdom produce a quality of life that the purest gold simply cannot afford. Finally, Lady Wisdom reveals the ultimate destination of her path, connecting the concluding thoughts in Proverbs chapter eight, verse twenty, and verse twenty-one. I walk in righteousness, in paths of justice. Those who love me inherit wealth. I will fill their treasuries. Look at the solid, unshakeable ground upon which she travels in verse twenty! "I walk in righteousness, in paths of justice." If you want the enduring wealth and the heavenly honor she offers, you must walk where she walks! You cannot take the crooked path of the scoundrel and expect to arrive at the treasury of...

Patience Is Something You MUST Develop

Wisdom of Sirach 43:1-44:18; Psalm 77:38·55; Proverbs 16:16·20; Ephesians 4:1·24

Most people are better at seeing price than value. They look at a person, opportunity, business, relationship, or resource and judge it by what it is today instead of what it could become. In this episode of The Impossible Life Podcast, Nick Surface and Garrett Unclebach explore why the ability to recognize value is one of the most powerful skills a man can develop. Jesus repeatedly saw potential in people others overlooked, and Christian men who understand their purpose are called to develop the same ability to look beyond appearances and recognize what God has placed in front of them.Seeing value begins with understanding where value comes from. God is the author of value, and understanding that you were created in His image changes the way you see yourself and everything around you. Biblical masculinity is not passive. God put Adam in the garden to work it, keep it, develop it, and make more of what he had been given. When men understand their own God-given value, they stop approaching life only transactionally and begin asking a different question: What could this become if I faithfully bring my knowledge, wisdom, creativity, vision, and effort to it?The ability to see value grows through knowledge, wisdom, pattern recognition, vision, and agency. Faith allows you to see beyond present circumstances, endurance allows you to keep building when the work becomes difficult, and purpose gives you a reason to create rather than consume. If you spend your life avoiding pain or quitting when the price becomes uncomfortable, you will miss much of the value God has placed around you. The goal is to become the kind of man who walks into every environment asking how he can multiply what he has been given and leave it better than he found it.Check out VITL Peptides by clicking hereJoin a group of likeminded Impossible Life listeners in our FREE Skool community by clicking here.Get the Purpose Playbook by clicking hereGet the FREE Basic Discipline Training 30 Day Program by clicking hereJoin us in Mindset Mastery by clicking hereLevel up your nutrition with IDLife by clicking hereGET IN TOUCHSocial Media - @theimpossiblelifeEmail - info@theimpossible.life

In Day 197, the final lesson of Orchot Tzaddikim, The Ways of the Righteous, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe brings the entire journey to its culmination. The author returns to the idea that the human being is an Olam Katan—a miniature world. The wonders of creation, both physical and spiritual, are reflected within the human being, and the soul itself reflects, in an infinitely limited way, attributes that point us toward the Creator. Just as the soul fills the body, sustains it, outlives it, sees without being seen, remains pure, and does not sleep, so Hashem fills, sustains, transcends, sees, and governs His universe.This realization should lead not to pride, but to humility, awe, gratitude, and responsibility. Rabbi Wolbe urges us to contemplate the extraordinary design of the human body—from our eyes and ears to our breath, bones, skin, and countless systems—and ask: Who gave me all of this? The more deeply we appreciate how much Hashem has invested in us, the more we understand that our lives carry purpose and obligation. Yirat Shamayim is not despair or fearfulness; it is the awareness that we have been entrusted with something extraordinarily precious.The entire book ultimately comes down to the words of Kohelet: “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole of man.” After studying humility, arrogance, love, hatred, mercy, cruelty, happiness, jealousy, worry, repentance, Torah, and countless other middot, the final challenge is internal. It is no longer simply about how we appear to others, but about the private relationship between the individual and Hashem: Do I truly fear God? Is my relationship with Hashem where it should be? Inspiration must become action. Torah must change us.The conclusion takes on additional meaning as Rabbi Wolbe notes that the class coincides with his Hebrew birthday. He offers a heartfelt blessing to the TORCH community for health, happiness, gratitude, spiritual growth, and a genuine relationship with Hashem. He encourages each listener to view every new year of life as another opportunity to recommit to service, growth, and appreciation for the gift of another day.And, fittingly, the journey does not truly end. Rabbi Wolbe immediately opens Shaar HaBitachon, the Gate of Trust in God, from Chovot HaLevavot. The message is clear: when Torah learning concludes, we begin again. Bitachon means learning to release our illusion of control and place our reliance entirely in Hashem—like a child resting securely in the arms of a loving parent. The completion of Orchot Tzaddikim therefore becomes the beginning of the next spiritual journey._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 23, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 2, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #FearOfHeaven, #YiratShamayim,  #HumanBody, #Creation, #Microcosm, #Wonder, #BodyAndSoul, #MiraclesEverywhere  ★ Support this podcast ★

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne.

What if the thing keeping you awake isn't only what happened today — but the way you're talking to yourself about it?

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Calling all people pleasers! Today on the pod, Katie discusses fawning, a lesser-known nervous system response that can leave us prioritizing everyone else's needs at the expense of our own authenticity. Learn how to recognize fawning within yourself, unravel your people-pleasing patterns, and begin becoming the loving, supportive presence you needed as a child. Are you ready to embark on a year of deep, nervous system-informed Ayurveda study? Join us for the next cohort of our Ayurveda School, beginning January 20th, 2027. Click here to learn more and secure your early-bird tuition discount today! In this episode about fawning, you'll hear: ~ How fawning shapes our relationships ~ People-pleasing as a strategy for feeling safe, loved and connected ~ How to recognise if you're in a fawning state ~ Identifying childhood patterns that influence your relationships and identity ~ The difference between genuine kindness and people-pleasing ~ Reconnecting with your body's wisdom ~ Becoming the person you needed as a child ~ Why setting healthy boundaries is often uncomfortable ~ An invitation to try Katie's 24-hour fawning fast! ~ Staying true to yourself ~ Learn more about how to regulate your nervous system today! Watch the replay of our Somatic Ayurveda Workshop here. Connect with Katie and The Shakti School: ~ Our gift to you: Click here to have our Women's Wisdom and Ayurveda Mini-Course delivered directly to your inbox. ~ If you have questions about Ayurveda School, please email us at info@theshaktischool.com or book a free call with us here! ~ Follow The Shakti School on Instagram and Facebook ~ Read Katie's latest book, Glow-Worthy! Find the full show notes here: https://theshaktischool.com/ep-256-fawning/

Wisdom of Sirach 41, 42; Psalm 77:18·37; Proverbs 16:11·15; Ephesians 3

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Yasmine Cheyenne.

David Long returns to the show for a Fall Oscars Betting Special Episode, and we discuss the gambling lines and markets for Best Picture, the four acting categories and Best Director. Should you pay the vig on these favorites? Should you bet more longshots? And will The Odyssey reign supreme on the 99th Oscars Sunday or will challengers rise up? INTRO: David Long's Walk Hard Moment - Top of the Show Mike explains how the betting lines and +/- numbers work - 3:23 BEST PICTURE: Why did the lines come out so late this year? Did The Odyssey cause this? - 5:30 The Odyssey vs La Bola Negra - 16:10 Dune Part III is looming. Could it contend? - 20:39 Wild Horse Nine's candidacy & when to sprinkle - 26:01 Digger's drift & the rest of the Best Picture field - 28:52 LEAD ACTOR - 40:45 Michael B. Jordan was 40/1 at Christmas last year. So will there be another longshot victory here in Lead Actor? Or will Scott, Malkovich or Damon likely take it? LEAD ACTRESS - 53:24 Is this a coronation for Julianne Moore once again SUPPORTING ACTRESS - 1:00:10 Do we buy Anne Hathaway as the favorite or are we tempted to maybe more than sprinkle? SUPPORTING ACTOR - 1:08:02 Where's the value here? Do we see Giammatti taking it all the way? Do we get another repeat winner? Or are there some unknown powerhouse performances laying in wait? DIRECTOR - 1:15:11 Best Director cases for and against Nolan, Villeneuve and the Javier's - SPECIALS - 1:22:02 Odyssey Betting Specials Galore, including wins and nominations tallies to bet on. OUTRO: The Words of Wisdom today are to follow David Long on X and Instagram for all his coverage of Awards Season betting. https://x.com/1DavidLong https://www.instagram.com/davidlong1385?stkn=dXF3bG10dmhkdHhh&utm_source=qr And stay tuned for all our upcoming coverage of new releases like Digger, upcoming film festivals, etc. https://linktr.ee/mikemikeandoscar

What will you leave to the next generation—and will they be prepared to steward it well?A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what. It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom, maturity, and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully.Dr. Kelly Rush, Professor of Finance, Financial Planning Program Coordinator, and Chair of Business and Technology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, points to David and Solomon as a compelling biblical example. Rush, who also serves on the board of Kingdom Advisors, says David did more than accumulate resources for his son. He prepared Solomon for both great wealth and great responsibility.David knew Solomon would eventually build the temple in Jerusalem. So before transferring tremendous resources, David helped prepare his son for the work ahead.His example offers families four important principles for thinking about wealth transfer today.1. Pursue Unity Before Making a PlanThe first principle is unity: husbands and wives should agree on their plans for transferring wealth.We see this in 1 Kings 1. As David neared the end of his life, his son Adonijah attempted to establish himself as king. Bathsheba approached David and reminded him of the commitment concerning Solomon. David acted, and Solomon was publicly established as his successor.For families today, the circumstances are obviously very different, but the underlying principle remains valuable. Parents should work toward a shared vision for what they hope their wealth will accomplish and how it will eventually be distributed.That unity can clarify the plan for the entire family. Children and other heirs are less likely to receive conflicting messages when parents have already worked through difficult questions together.Before asking, “How much should we leave?” couples may need to begin with a more fundamental question: “Are we united about what we hope this wealth will accomplish?”2. Transfer Wisdom Before WealthAssets will eventually change hands. The larger question is whether wisdom will accompany them.David understood that Solomon needed more than resources. He needed spiritual and practical preparation.David prayed that God would give Solomon wisdom and understanding, and he personally instructed his son to know the Lord and serve Him wholeheartedly. He also gave Solomon detailed plans for the temple and prepared him for the responsibilities he would inherit.In other words, David did not simply leave Solomon a fortune and expect him to figure things out.Parents today have a similar opportunity. Children and grandchildren can be taught biblical principles of stewardship alongside practical financial skills such as budgeting, saving, giving, investing, and making wise decisions.The goal is not merely to prepare assets for heirs. It is to prepare heirs for assets.That preparation may begin long before an inheritance is in view. Younger children can learn to manage small amounts of money and decide how to give. Teenagers can take on greater financial responsibilities. Adult children can increasingly participate in conversations about family resources, generosity, and long-term plans.Wealth without wisdom can create significant challenges. But when wisdom comes first, financial resources can become another tool the next generation is prepared to steward faithfully.3. Consider Readiness, Not Just AgeDavid recognized something important about Solomon: he was “young and inexperienced” (1 Chronicles 22:5).So David prepared him gradually. He imparted wisdom. He supplied practical plans and instructions. Eventually, Solomon received the resources he needed.Families today can also think carefully about both the timing and amount of wealth they transfer.No universal age marks when someone suddenly becomes ready for significant financial responsibility. Parents should consider an heir's spiritual, emotional, and financial maturity rather than relying on age alone.Where gaps exist, they can become opportunities for further preparation.That may mean gradually increasing responsibility over time. In some situations, families may use joint accounts while younger heirs learn to manage money. For larger inheritances, trusts or trustee oversight may provide both protection and an opportunity for continued growth in stewardship.Communication is also essential. Heirs should not necessarily be surprised by a family's wealth-transfer plan after a parent dies. Appropriate conversations ahead of time can allow children to understand their parents' intentions, ask questions, seek wisdom, and prepare for future responsibility.And those plans do not have to remain static. As children mature and circumstances change, parents can revisit their plans accordingly.4. Give Wealth a Purpose Beyond YourselfDavid accumulated extraordinary resources for the temple, drawing from both Israel's treasury and his personal wealth.Yet David would never build it himself. God had given that responsibility to Solomon.David could have looked at that limitation and decided the project was no longer his concern. Instead, he prepared extensively for something another generation would complete.That offers an important perspective on stewardship. We cannot take our possessions with us when we die, but we can thoughtfully use them while we are here in ways that bless others and support work that continues beyond our lifetime.For families, that may include making generosity part of family life now rather than waiting until an estate is distributed.Parents might invite children into giving decisions, support ministries together, or develop a family mission statement that expresses the values they hope will continue into future generations. Some families may also incorporate charitable gifts or trusts into their estate plans.The specific tools will vary. The deeper goal is to cultivate a family culture in which wealth is understood as something God entrusted, not merely something to consume or accumulate.Use Financial Resources to Build Something GreaterRush has seen this principle at work in her own family. She and her husband have used financial resources to take their children on family mission trips, giving them opportunities to serve together and learn to share the gospel.Those experiences illustrate an important possibility: financial capital can sometimes develop something far more important—spiritual maturity, relationships, wisdom, and a vision for serving others.For parents, that raises a worthwhile question: How might the resources God has entrusted to us today help prepare the people who may steward them tomorrow?The answer will look different for every family. But the biblical pattern reminds us that wealth transfer is not simply an estate-planning event at the end of life. It is an ongoing process of teaching, communicating, preparing, and modeling faithful stewardship.David prepared resources for Solomon, but he also prepared Solomon for the resources. That may be one of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My bank is being acquired, and the new bank has limited in-network ATM access when I travel. I'm considering switching to an online bank with a larger nationwide ATM network. What should I look for?I'm 40 and have three old 401(k)s from previous employers. Some advisors suggest consolidating them into one account with expected returns around 8% to 10%, while another is proposing a hedge fund targeting 15% to 17%. How should I evaluate these options?My daughter is in her 50s and currently incarcerated. When she comes home, she'll have no income, no car, and significant credit card debt, though she owns her home outright. Should she consider bankruptcy, and what's the best way to address her debts?Resources Mentioned:Become a FaithFi PartnerNerdWallet | BankrateAdelFi Christian BankingAlly | Charles Schwab Bank | SoFi | Alliant Credit Union | AxosFaithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly MagazineFaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob WestWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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What if you are not your thoughts, and simply knowing that changes the way you experience everything?A moment from the podcast archive that I felt deserved to be heard again.Today, my guest Ray Martin, entrepreneur, mindfulness teacher and author of Life Without A Tie, shares one of his six rules for happiness: become your own observer. Drawing on his experience of a 10-day Vipassana meditation retreat, Ray explains why the ability to watch yourself having a thought, rather than being consumed by it, is one of the most powerful shifts in awareness a person can make.Press play to discover how this one insight raises your accountability, closes the gap between expectation and reality, and gives you a completely different relationship with everything that happens to you.˚VALUABLE RESOURCES:Listen to the full conversation with Ray Martin in episode #530:https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/530˚Coaching with Agi: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/mentor˚

In this episode of Wisdom of the Body, Heather Grzych talks with author Katya Suvarova about how family, culture, childhood, and the circumstances we grow up in can shape the people we become. Drawing from Katya's memoir Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter, they explore what happens when childhood adaptations become adult identities, how inherited family patterns can continue long after the conditions that created them have changed, and what it means to understand your family without simply repeating its patterns. Heather brings in an Ayurvedic perspective on the relationship between a person and the conditions they live in, and the question of whether we can deliberately create new patterns through different practices and circumstances. This conversation explores what we inherit, what we adapt to, what we choose to keep, and what it takes to decide which parts of your family story belong in your future.  Chapters: 00:00 Intro   00:07 How early survival adaptations become personality   01:14 Who is Katya Suvorova and what her memoir is about   02:46 Learning she was undocumented   06:52 Coping patterns that followed into adulthood   10:33 Did writing the memoir change her relationship to trauma?   12:48 Grounding herself after the book   19:45 Discovering her mother's hidden past   27:16 What produces trauma and identity confusion   30:23 Did publishing the book bring freedom?   35:49 How secrecy and trauma affected her body   40:12 What she still keeps private about her mother   46:19 What remains unsaid, and what comes next   50:12 Outro  Heather Grzych, ADLC is an author, healthcare strategist, and host of the Wisdom of the Body podcast, a top 2.5% global podcast. A former president of the National Ayurvedic Medical Association, healthcare executive, and clinician who has guided women through high-stakes fertility decisions, Heather has spent her career helping people navigate uncertainty where health, strategy, and human behavior intersect. She is the author of The Ayurvedic Guide to Fertility, which has sold thousands of copies worldwide, and has been featured in Sports Illustrated, Yoga Journal, and the Sunday Independent. www.heathergrzych.com  Katya Suvarova is the author of Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter. Raised as an undocumented Russian immigrant in Texas, Katya is now a US citizen writing from abroad. She says her work is powered by strong coffee courtesy of her husband's amateur barista phase, a cat so unruly she once earned a spot on the no-fly list, and a three-legged dog who moves through the world like she has five legs and no regrets. Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter is her debut memoir. https://katyasuvorova.com  

What will you leave to the next generation, and will they be prepared to steward it well? A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what. In Scripture, David prepared Solomon not only with resources, but also with wisdom, purpose, and responsibility. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Dr. Kelly Rush explore David’s example about passing wealth well. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial journey. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep. 152 — Steady Leadership in Turbulent Times A Wisdom Conversation with Charita Williams Charita Williams knows something about leading when the ground shifts beneath you. She and Skip explore people-first leadership, career change, trust, grace—and what it takes to keep moving when the path ahead looks different than you expected.   Wisdom Resources to Explore Connect with Charita on LinkedIn Matthew 6 — On Worry and Trust  - a passage Charita turns to when life feels uncertain. The Greatest Commandment — Mark 12:28–31 - a helpful companion to Skip and Charita's conversation about loving others, extending grace and remembering ourselves in the equation. "My House Is Worth What?" — HGTV The series Charita recalls appearing on during her unexpected chapter in real estate. Goldie the Comedian - check out Charita's significant other on Instagram   Why This Episode Matters If you find yourself immersed in a season of change, you're in good company. Two out of three listeners in our 2026 Podcast Listener Survey told us they're navigating one, too. Charita knows that territory. Her career has included success, reinvention, reorganizations and an unexpected ending. Her perspective is a useful reminder that when the path changes, we can change with it—without losing ourselves along the way.   A Memorable Wisdom Quote "That same grace that I give other people, I've gotta extend to myself as well." — Charita Williams   What You'll Discover Why Charita puts people and trust ahead of KPIs The leadership lesson she's carried since age 16 Why good leaders aren't afraid to get into the trenches What reorganizations taught her about navigating change Why Charita believes "coaching is a gift" at any stage of a career   About Our Wise Guest: Charita Williams Charita Williams built much of her career in telecommunications, working with AT&T, Verizon and Frontier Communications and rising from directory-assistance operator to senior management. Her path hasn't been a straight one. Charita has also worked in real estate and dabbles in interior decorating. Her love of houses and design led to two appearances on HGTV. Charita is not only a gifted business leader and motivator, she's also a licensed Realtor, community servant and a proud mother. She joined us for this wisdom conversation from her home in Tampa, FL.   Episode Chapters 00:59 — Meet Charita Williams 03:34 — The wisdom conversation begins 05:03 — Skip and Charita reconnect at Frontier 07:16 — People-first leadership 08:21 — A leadership lesson that began at age 16 10:04 — Reorganizations, career turns and learning to pivot 13:42 — Kindness, compassion and grace 16:40 — Charita reveals her Main Thing 20:25 — Putting wisdom to work when life gets hard 26:19 — Career wisdom for what's next   Credits Editor + Technical Advisor Bob Hotchkiss Brand + Strategy Advisor Andy Malinoski PR + Partnerships Advisor Rachel Bell Marketing, Social Media and Graphic Design Chloe Lineberg   Stay Connected with Us on Social YouTube @themainthingpod Twitter @themainthingpod Instagram @themainthingpod Facebook  @TheMainThingPod LinkedIn TikTok @TheMainThingPod   Help Support and Sustain This Podcast Become a subscriber. Share the podcast with one or two friends. Follow us on social media @TheMainThingPod Buy some Main Thing Merch from our Merchandise Store. Buy a book from our curated wisdom collection on bookshop.org. Become a patron and support us on Patreon with funding. Purchase a set of Wisdom Cards from our store.

Kevin Werbach speaks with Robert Levitan, Chair of the Ethical Tech Project, about what the early internet can teach companies deploying AI today. Levitan, who helped build iVillage and Flooz.com in the dot-com era, argues that the central lesson of those years is that new technologies always carry unintended consequences. Moving fast and breaking things is untenable, he says, now that AI sits on top of the internet and mobile. Levitan explains his essay comparing a coming AI disaster to the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, which spurred workplace safety laws and helped shape the New Deal. He expects a comparable AI catastrophe to trigger regulation, and urges executives not to wait for it. Trust is a competitive advantage, he argues, and litigation will arrive much faster than it did for the internet. The conversation closes with why Levitan remains an optimist despite the risks, pointing to healthcare's ethical framework and guardrails as a model for other industries. Disclosure: Kevin Werbach is an advisor to the Ethical Tech Project. Over thirty years, Robert Levitan has founded, scaled, and advised companies including iVillage, Flooz.com, and Pando Networks, and his recent work focuses on the societal impacts of AI. He studied history and public policy in college and describes himself as a serial entrepreneur whose ventures have ranged from a high-profile IPO to a high-profile bankruptcy to a private sale to Microsoft. Transcript Our AI Triangle Shirtwaist Moment Is Coming. Don't Be the Factory Owner (LinkedIn) Pulse 2.0 interview with Levitan

You say you want to grow. You've prayed for it. You've even sensed God calling you into it. And then, right when it's time to move, something in you backs down. I know that place well. As a teenager reading Romans 9 in my NIV study Bible, I agreed with a lie that I was made for "ordinary use." It haunted me for close to 25 years. I would want the change, believe God was calling me to it, and then that lie about my worth would get in the way. Here's what I've learned: growing is going to cost you something. Staying the same is going to cost you more. Four things are required to create a change: 1️⃣ A choice to believe 2️⃣ A willingness to act 3️⃣ An acceptance of being nimble 4️⃣ A perseverance to see it through So let me ask you two questions. Where is God challenging you to grow? And what would happen if, a year from now, you stayed exactly where you are? If belief is where you're stuck, start there. In my book The Expansion Mandate, I walk you through the four battles every Christian has to fight and win to fully step into their promised land. And it all begins with your ability to believe. Your copy is waiting for you at HERE. Come take the first step with me.

The Psychology Behind The Parsha Hoshana Raba, Sh'mini Atzeres, Simchas Torah, & Koheles   A GENUINE Pursuit of Wisdom and Wealth

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Self Trust & Wisdom: Reconnecting With Your Inner KnowingSelf trust, confidence and wisdom sit at the heart of your birth journey, and you already have everything you need inside you. In this episode, we explore how to reconnect with your body's ancient, instinctive wisdom, why modern life pulls us away from it, and how small daily moments of listening to yourself build real, lasting confidence. We also look at boundaries, honouring your instincts even against outside opinion, and how this trust shows up physiologically through oxytocin, strengthening your connection to your body, your baby and your birth.Head to thenakeddoula.com for the Fearless Birth Toolkit, the Fearless Birth book & journal, and more digital guides to support your fearless birth.

Your Brain's Natural Wisdom & How to Tap Into ItYour pregnancy brain comes with real superpowers, and this episode shows you how to work with them. We explore enhanced intuition, emotional processing and sensory awareness, why your gut feelings right now are sharper than ever, and how to use them to guide decisions about your care, your birth space and your rest. A practical guide to trusting your body's signals and tuning out the noise that pulls you away from them.Head to thenakeddoula.com for the Fearless Birth Toolkit, the Fearless Birth book & journal, and more digital guides to support your fearless birth.

What if the calmest person in the room isn't avoiding pressure, but experiencing it differently?Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar is one of the world's most recognized spiritual teachers and humanitarian leaders. He founded the Art of Living, which teaches meditation, breathwork, and service in 180 countries, and he is the author of Notes for the Journey Within.Stress has a use, and Gurudev compares it to a pinch of salt in food, useful in that amount and unconsumable past it. Most of us have taken on far more than that, and have never learned how to put it down or work well with it.Gurudev and Mike get into why he defines success as exhibiting your limitation, why he thinks failure is worth being proud of, and why authority over your own mind is the only authority there really is. Mike asks him when his body last went into fight or flight. He says it never has.This one is for people who are working hard and running warm. What Gurudev points back to is small and repeatable, breathing and meditation, and he says the first sitting is enough to feel the difference.Near the end, Mike asks him to finish a sentence. Mastery is... Gurudev's answer: recognizing you are not there.Enjoy the conversation.______________________________________________________Links & Resources:Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Website: gurudev.artofliving.orgGurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's Books: Notes for the Journey Within: Essentials of the Art of Living, An Intimate Note to the Sincere Seeker, Celebrating SilenceThe Art of Living Foundation: artofliving.orgSubscribe to our Youtube Channel for more conversations at the intersection of high performance, leadership, and wellbeing: https://www.youtube.com/c/FindingMasteryGet exclusive discounts and support our amazing sponsors!Go to: https://findingmastery.com/sponsors/Subscribe to the Finding Mastery newsletter for weekly high performance insights: https://www.findingmastery.com/newsletterDownload Dr. Mike's Morning Mindset Routine: findingmastery.com/morningmindsetFollow on YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and XSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if protecting your sleep begins by deciding that not everything gets access to you at night?

You'd give them anything. Except, you know, a little bit of patience right now

The Tenpenny Files – Bob Sjogren explores why becoming a Christian marks a beginning rather than a finish line. Through Wilson's Wisdom, he examines fellowship with God, discipleship, obedience, forgiveness, and eternal rewards. His stories reveal how faith deepens through disappointment and why spiritual maturity requires more than simply knowing salvation is eternally secure...

Welcome to Day 2960 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2960 – Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 8:1-11 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2960 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2960 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: Lady Wisdom's Public Outcry – The Radiant Call at the Crossroads. On our previous podcast, on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-Eight, we stood at the window with King Solomon and witnessed a tragic, heartbreaking drama unfold in the twilight. We watched as a naive young man wandered into the dark, ambiguous shadows, lured by the flattering, deceitful whispers of an immoral woman. We saw how she operated in secret, lurking in the corners, weaponizing religious language, and ultimately leading him like an ox to the slaughter! The path of compromise was shrouded in darkness, isolation, and deception. Today, as we step forward onto Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Sixty of our ongoing trek through God's Word, we cross over into Proverbs chapter eight, focusing on verses one through eleven. The contrast between chapter seven and chapter eight could not possibly be more dramatic! Solomon sweeps away the dark, suffocating gloom of the seductress and replaces it with the blazing, brilliant, open-air proclamation of Lady Wisdom! She does not whisper in the shadows, she does not hide her intentions, and she does not target isolated victims in the twilight. Having spent over fifty years focusing on and studying Biblical wisdom, and having accumulated seventy years of life experiences, I have learned that truth never has to hide in the dark. Deception requires secrecy to survive, but divine wisdom stands boldly in the light of day, inviting everyone to step into the safety of God's cosmic order. Let us open our minds and hearts to this magnificent, public invitation, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the deeply connected, highly visual thoughts found in Proverbs chapter eight, verse one, verse two, and verse three. Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice! On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud, Look at the breathtaking shift in geography and atmosphere! In the previous chapter, the immoral woman was sneaking around in the evening, hiding in the deep darkness as it fell over the city. But look at Lady Wisdom! Verse one commands us, "Listen as Wisdom calls out! Hear as understanding raises her voice!" She is not whispering; she is projecting her voice with royal authority! In verses two and three, Solomon pinpoints her exact locations: "On the hilltop along the road, she takes her stand at the crossroads. By the gates at the entrance to the town, on the road leading in, she cries aloud." To fully grasp the power of this imagery, we must look through the lens of the Ancient Israelite divine-council worldview. Lady Wisdom is personified here as the very agent of Yahweh's cosmic order! She does not belong to a secret, exclusive mystery cult hidden in a dark cave. She takes her stand on the "hilltop"—the high places of visibility and authority. She stands at the "crossroads"—the intersections of human commerce, travel, and daily decision-making! And she cries aloud by the "gates at the entrance to the town." In the ancient Near East, the city gates were not just physical doors; they were the civic centers where the elders sat, where legal disputes were settled, and where public justice was executed! Lady Wisdom places herself squarely in the middle of human civilization, demanding that the structural order of heaven be applied to the daily business, the courtrooms, and the bustling streets of humanity. God's truth is universally accessible to anyone willing to listen! The narrative now shifts to identify exactly who Lady Wisdom is targeting with her public outcry, linking together the compassionate, urgent thoughts found in Proverbs chapter eight, verse four, and verse five. “I call to you, to all of you! I raise my voice to all people. You simple people, use good judgment. You foolish people, show some understanding. Listen to the broad, inclusive grace of her invitation! Verse four declares, "I call to you, to all of you! I raise my voice to all people." The seductress in chapter seven targeted a singular, isolated, vulnerable youth. But Lady Wisdom shouts her invitation to the entire human race! God's structural design for human flourishing is available to everyone, regardless of their background, their past failures, or their social status. Notice the specific, merciful plea in verse five: "You simple people, use good judgment. You foolish people, show some understanding." In the original Hebrew, the "simple people" are the peti—the naive, the gullible, the inexperienced, those who are easily led astray because their spiritual defenses are down! The "foolish people" are the kesil—those who are stubbornly thick-headed and prone to making reckless choices. Over my seven decades of living, I have been deeply moved by the sheer grace contained in this verse. Lady Wisdom does not look at the naive or the foolish and say, "You are beyond hope; I am only speaking to the elite scholars." No! She actively calls out to the broken, the gullible, and the stubborn, pleading with them to change their course! It is never too late to pivot on your trek. It is never too late to replace a track record of foolishness with a new legacy of good judgment and divine understanding. Having established her audience, Lady Wisdom now defends the absolute integrity of her message, weaving together the logical, contiguous thoughts in Proverbs chapter eight, verse six, verse seven, verse eight, and verse nine. Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right, for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception. My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it. My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge. Look at the unshakeable confidence in her voice! In verse six, she commands, "Listen to me! For I have important things to tell you. Everything I say is right." The Hebrew word for "important things" refers to noble, princely, or excellent things. Her instruction elevates humanity to act as noble representatives of the King of the cosmos! Then, in verse seven, she sets up the ultimate contrast to the deceptive world: "for I speak the truth and detest every kind of deception." Remember what we studied just a few episodes ago in Proverbs chapter six! We learned that Yahweh utterly detests a lying tongue and a false witness. Lady Wisdom shares the exact same moral character as Yahweh! She abominates the smooth flattery, the winking eyes, and the hidden agendas that manipulate people in the dark. Look at verse eight and verse nine: "My advice is wholesome. There is nothing devious or crooked in it. My words are plain to anyone with understanding, clear to those with knowledge." In the Hebrew text, "wholesome" literally means in righteousness! Her words are straight and level. There are no hidden trapdoors, no fine print designed to exploit you, and no crooked manipulations. When people complain that the Bible is too confusing or too restrictive, the problem is rarely with the text itself; the problem is with the crookedness of the human heart! To a person who genuinely desires to align with God's cosmic order, His words are incredibly plain, brilliantly clear, and profoundly straightforward. Finally, Lady Wisdom reveals the supreme, unmatchable value of her straight and wholesome words, connecting the powerful thoughts found in Proverbs chapter eight, verse ten, and verse eleven. Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can compare with it.” What a magnificent, crowning declaration! Lady Wisdom issues a direct challenge to the value systems of the earthly realm. In verse ten, she says, "Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge rather than pure gold." In the ancient world, just as in our modern world, silver and pure gold were the ultimate benchmarks of security, status, and success. Men would go to war, cross oceans, and exhaust their entire lives trying to accumulate these precious metals! But Lady Wisdom insists that her instruction is

You Can't Feel Sorry Anymore For Most People

Wisdom of Sirach 39:12-40:30; Psalm 77:1·17; Proverbs 16:6·10; Ephesians 2

How many women are waiting for the right moment to pursue an ambition they already know they're capable of?This episode is sponsored by Deel.Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/HR leadership often demands compromise. In this episode of @thehrldpodcast Nick Day sits down with Stanislava Susla, CEO of XperienceHR, who stepped into the role while four months pregnant and refused to choose between ambition, motherhood, and building a global payroll technology company. From her NGO work supporting Ukrainian refugees to scaling a mission-driven business, Stanislava brings a rare, deeply personal perspective on what it really takes to lead, grow, and show up fully without false choices.Together, Nick and Stanislava unpack why so many parents, mothers especially, wait for the "right time" to chase their goals, and why that wait is so often driven by fear rather than a genuine lack of readiness.This conversation unpacks how Stanislava normalized working through pregnancy and early motherhood, and why focus and efficiency often sharpen rather than suffer under real constraints. Nick and Stanislava also discuss the difference between fear and wisdom in decision-making, and why quality time, not quantity of time, forms the real foundation of confident parenting.They also explore how psychological safety and honest feedback shape company culture, and why manipulation has no place in modern leadership. The discussion highlights the importance of boundaries between work and family life, and what separates healthy leadership from unhealthy leadership in both business and the wider world.In an era where ambition and caregiving are still too often treated as competing identities, this episode examines what it actually takes for working parents, and mothers in particular, to build both a career and a family without sacrificing either.A must-listen for HR leaders, working parents, entrepreneurs, and anyone who has ever waited for the "right time" to pursue something they already know they're capable of doing.Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content!Guest and Host:Connect with Stanislava Susla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stanislava-susla-6a8298b2/XperienceHR website: https://www.xperiencehr.com/Nick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Stay tuned for the next episode of the Payroll Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: Becoming CEO at Four Months Pregnant(01:54) What "Human Resources" Really Means(03:35) The Call That Changed Everything: Becoming CEO While Pregnant(06:41) Normalizing Pregnancy and Finding New Efficiency(12:18) Fear vs. Wisdom in Decision-Making(17:57) Advice for Mothers Considering a Return to Work(22:33) Maternity Leave: Six Weeks and No Regrets(27:23) Merging Ambition and Motherhood Without Compromise(34:18) Building a Human-Centric Culture at Experience HR(44:34) Blind Spots and Self-Development as a CEO(51:28) Inside Experience HR: Global Payroll and Time-Tracking Platform(1:00:01) HR L&D Vault: Belief, Leadership, and Legacy

In this episode, we continue the celebration of Season 10 of the Making a Marketer podcast with the second installment of our reunion series! We welcome back an incredible lineup of guests from previous seasons, including Judi Fox, Marissa Cali, Dorien Morin-van Dam, Tracy Stuckrath, Lindsay Hileman, Nathalie Gregg, and Goldie Chan. Together, they discuss the evolution of their marketing journeys, the importance of community, and the lessons learned over the years.Throughout the episode, our guests share their insights on various topics including the significance of authenticity in business, the changing landscape of social media, and the power of personal development. They reminisce about their experiences on platforms like Clubhouse and LinkedIn, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities that arise in the current marketing environment.Key takeaways...- Build Community: Transition from merely having an audience to fostering a community that engages and supports one another.- Embrace Authenticity: Stay true to your values and beliefs, whether you're working for yourself or someone else.- Know Your Audience: Understand who you're speaking to in order to tailor your messaging effectively.- Prioritize Personal Development: Make time for growth and learning to stay inspired and relevant in your field.~*~*~Making a Marketer is brought to you by Powers of Marketing - providing exceptional podcast experiences & online and in-person events since 2013. Check out episode 197, and if our show moves you, please share it and let us know your thoughts!Take our LISTENER Community Survey!!! HERE** Our editor Avri makes amazing music! Check out his music on Spotify! **

KATIE TREXLER MADE CHOICES She was a news anchor with a great career when she decided, reluctantly, to step back and take care of her growing family. Easy choice, right? Not so fast. She’s got a new memoir about that choice and so much more. The book is What Do I Tell My Daughter? Hard-won Wisdom for Tomorrow’s Women and you can pre-order it here. I’m not even done with it and it hit me in the feels hard. She joins me at 2:30 to chat about it. Find out more about Katie here. WEATHER WEDNESDAY AT 12:30 And we’ll be able to ask Fox 31 Chief Meteorologist Dave Fraser about the next couple of days of rain and more. MY VOTER GUIDE IS HERE Just click here. AROD SCORES A PATRICK ROY JERSEY and it's so awesome how this went down on air today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KATIE TREXLER MADE CHOICES She was a news anchor with a great career when she decided, reluctantly, to step back and take care of her growing family. Easy choice, right? Not so fast. She’s got a new memoir about that choice and so much more. The book is What Do I Tell My Daughter? Hard-won Wisdom for Tomorrow’s Women and you can pre-order it here. I’m not even done with it and it hit me in the feels hard. She joins me at 2:30 to chat about it. Find out more about Katie here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What if you didn't have to know exactly how a hard conversation would go before you were willing to have it? If you knew that you could speak up and handle whatever happened next, how much more freedom would you have in your relationships?This episode is the second part of my conversation with Master Coach Sara Bybee Fisk, where we're talking about one of the most important skills for women: learning how to have hard conversations. When you're able to stop rehearsing, trying to find the right words, and walking on eggshells until it's the “right time” to speak up, you get your life back and gain the confidence to have any conversation you need to. Last week, we laid the groundwork for understanding why so many women struggle with this skill. This week, we're diving into actually developing the tools that help you speak up in your life.Sara shares three foundational skills she teaches women to help them have these conversations: stop debating whether something matters, say what you actually mean without editing yourself to manage someone else's reaction, and trust yourself to handle whatever happens afterward. We also explore how to recognize when fear is keeping you from speaking up, and what effective communication actually looks like.Speaking up helps you know yourself more deeply and build more honest connections in your relationships. When you trust yourself to have the conversation and handle whatever comes next, you get to decide which relationships you want to invest in and how you want to show up in them. That's the kind of freedom and confidence I want for all of you listening. Let's dive in!What you'll learn:The three skills that will help you have hard conversations with more confidenceHow to stop debating whether something is “valid enough” to bring up and trust that it's enough if it matters to youHow to recognize when fear of someone's response is keeping you from speaking upWhy trusting yourself to handle whatever happens after you speak up is an important part of the processHow parts work can help you care for the part of you that feels afraid to have a hard conversationYou can read the full show notes here.About Sara Bybee FiskSara Bybee Fisk coaches capable women through the conversations they're afraid to have. As a Master Certified Coach and host of the Ex-Good Girl Podcast, she's worked with thousands of women in medicine, business, and faith communities who've done years of personal work but still freeze when something they care about is at stake. Her approach is straightforward: most women don't need another insight or a better script. They need to interrupt the calculation loop that runs before they ever open their mouth, what she calls “Good Girl Math”. Sara teaches three concrete skills to help women locate exactly where they get stuck and what needs to change. She's a born-again feminist who grew up in a high-demand religion and now speaks nationally on conflict, communication, and what it looks like when women finally learn the skills needed to have any hard conversation they need to have.Website: sarafisk.coach Podcast: sarafisk.coach/podcast Instagram: instagram.com/sarafiskcoachFree workshop: sarafisk.coach/voice Connect with Molly ClaireBook your 90-day business strategy VIP dayMaster Coach Training Application OpenGet the book: She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from the Women of The Masterful Coach CollectiveMolly's Website: MollyClaire.ComHave a question or thoughts about the podcast? Don't hesitate to contact Molly at:Instagram | Molly Claire Coaching IGmolly@mollyclaire.comFacebookMolly's book: The Happy Mom Mindset: mollyclaire.com/book Free resources:Learn the 4 fundamentals of Lasting ChangePlease help Molly reach even more like-minded individuals! Simply post a review of the podcast on your favorite platform (or two). It is so appreciated.Are you a leader, coach, or business owner who wants to inspire, influence, and cultivate lasting change in yourself or others? Unlock your full potential as a leader and coach with the 4 fundamentals of lasting change coach training program.

Send us Fan MailCan we actually learn to be happier? And if we want a more peaceful world, does that change have to begin within ourselves?This week on The Fixate & Binge Podcast, Joe welcomes acclaimed filmmaker Barbara Miller, producer and co-director of WISDOM OF HAPPINESS — the extraordinary new documentary offering audiences an intimate encounter with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and his deeply human message of compassion, inner peace, and our shared responsibility for one another.Barbara takes us behind the making of the film and her remarkable experience working with His Holiness, while exploring the ideas at the heart of WISDOM OF HAPPINESS: Why do we struggle to find happiness? How much of our suffering begins within our own minds? And can changing ourselves ultimately change the world around us?What follows is an illuminating conversation about filmmaking, compassion, self-reflection, and the difficult—but hopeful—journey toward inner peace.In a world increasingly defined by division, anxiety, anger, and uncertainty, WISDOM OF HAPPINESS offers something remarkably simple:Perhaps peace in the world begins with finding peace within ourselves.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

AMDG. Today we're traveling north of the border to Canada's only Newman Guide college! Our guest is Dr. Patrick Craine, president of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College in Barry's Bay, Ontario. Dr. Craine tells us about his and the college's background and what makes Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College unique.We think that you'll enjoy this trip to another Newman Guide School combined with a visit to our friends up north.  Links mentioned and relevant:  Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College website  The Cardinal Newman Society's profile of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College  Kolbe Academy named to Newman Guide's list of recommended K-12 schools  Catherine Doherty cause for canonization website  Related Kolbecast episodes:  123 A Change of the Ages and 224 Forming Apostolic Hearts with Msgr. James Shea  204 Habits of Ownership with Jacob Imam of St. Joseph the Worker College  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

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What if professional learning didn't require another workshop, another hour-long meeting, or another document sitting unopened on your desk?Dr. Wanda Terral found a surprisingly simple starting point: fortune cookies.Her book, Fortune Cookie Pedagogy, transforms short fortune-cookie messages into opportunities for educators to pause, reflect, and think differently about their practice. The idea grew from the hundreds of fortunes Wanda collected and eventually became a book featuring the voices and experiences of more than 30 educators.But the real lesson isn't about fortune cookies. It's about bite-sized reflection.Wanda explains why traditional reflection tools can fail when educators lack time to use them, and how micro-reflections can make professional learning more manageable. She also shares how experiences as a band director shaped her thinking about iteration: identify what isn't working, make a change, try again, and keep moving.The conversation also gets into authenticity, imposter syndrome, classroom safety, student connection, SEL, and what it means to create environments where students can be themselves within meaningful boundaries.And yes, we talk about AI.Wanda describes how she used Gemini to identify patterns and organize her thinking while writing the book. The important distinction? The AI didn't replace her thinking. It helped her think.If you're looking for professional learning you can actually use, this conversation is packed with small ideas that can lead to meaningful changes.You'll LearnHow a simple fortune-cookie message became the foundation for an entire approach to educator reflection.Why micro-reflection can be more practical than traditional reflection exercises.How to make reflection small enough to fit into the realities of an educator's day.Why iteration and mistakes can become powerful drivers of professional growth.How discontent can sometimes provide the motivation needed to improve practice.Why student safety and connection have to come before meaningful learning can happen.How educators can create classrooms where students can be themselves while still respecting boundaries.Why authenticity matters when educators are trying to avoid burnout and the pressure to become someone they're not.How imposter syndrome can affect educators—and how putting your thoughts into words can help move past it.How Wanda used Gemini to identify patterns and organize ideas while keeping the actual thinking and decisions human.How educators can use AI to handle minutiae while preserving professional judgment.Why bite-sized stories and reflections can make professional learning more accessible.Mentioned in This EpisodeFortune Cookie PedagogyDr. Wanda Terral's book, Fortune Cookie Pedagogy, uses fortune-cookie messages as prompts for educational reflection and features contributions from more than 30 educators.What Are We Listening To?Everything Is FakeChris recommends the BBC podcast Everything Is Fake and Nobody Cares, hosted by Jamie Bartlett.ESPN 30 for 30 Podcast — The Betrayal of Shohei OhtaniAJ recommends the ESPN 30 for 30 podcast episode examining the relationship between Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara.Chief Story OfficerWanda recommends Chief Story Officer with Rob D. Willis, which she found useful while learning more about storytelling and how leaders can strategically use stories.StoryworthyChris recommends Matthew Dicks' Storyworthy as a resource for developing and telling engaging stories.

Special Free Bonus Episode!I am making this previously premium member only episode free to give you an indication of what you could be missing by not upgrading to a premium membership.We need to laugh at the absurdity of the carefully portrayed reality that media hands us through the mystical black screen...Reading from, "The All-Seeing Eye", a publication produced by Manly P. Hall back in 1923 expounding upon the importance of humor in our lives...www.alchemicaltechrevolution.com

We're revisiting Nikki & Brie's conversation with financial powerhouse Vivian Tu, aka @YourRichBFF, for a smart and refreshingly honest talk about money, independence, and building real wealth.Vivian breaks down budgeting, debt, investing, relationships, and the emotional side of money, while sharing practical advice that actually feels doable. Plus, the trio puts some questionable spending habits to the test in “Rich BFF Boot Camp.”Press play for a financial reset full of smart tips, tough love, and plenty of takeaways. Call Nikki & Brie at 833-GARCIA2 and leave a voicemail! Follow Nikki & Brie on Instagram, follow the show on Instagram and TikTok and send Nikki & Brie a message on Threads! Follow Bonita Bonita on Instagram Book a reservation at the Bonita Bonita Speakeasy To watch exclusive videos of this week's episode, follow The Nikki & Brie Show on YouTube, Facebook, and TikTok! You can also catch The Nikki & Brie Show on SiriusXM Stars 109! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Mark Nepo talks about how the words we use shape the way we experience our lives. Drawing on Mark's new book The Language of the Soul, he explores how words can help us make room for pain and fear or make those experiences feel even bigger. Mark also discusses what it means to be wholehearted, why ordinary moments don't have to feel extraordinary to matter, and how to return to a fuller sense of life when we've lost touch with it. A Weekly Bite of Wisdom: Want to go deeper with the ideas we explore on The One You Feed? Every Wednesday, you'll receive a short, practical email that turns insights about mental health, relationships, purpose, habits, and personal growth into simple practices you can use right away. You'll also receive our Weekend Podcast Playlist that includes a recap of the week's episodes with our featured guests. It's free, takes about a minute to read, and is enjoyed by thousands of readers each week. Sign up at oneyoufeed.net/newsletter. Key Takeaways: The words we choose can help us meet a difficult experience or intensify it. Being wholehearted means making room for the full range of feelings, including the ones we'd rather avoid. You don't have to feel wonder in every ordinary moment for that moment to be worthwhile. When fear or pain narrows your view, relationships and practices can help you find a wider perspective. Acceptance can help you discern when to act and when to be patient. Returning to presence is a practice; losing touch with it doesn't mean you've failed. For full show notes, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How a Little Becomes a Lot: The Art of Small Changes for a More Meaningful Life⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is available now! Order your copy today! If you enjoyed this conversation with Mark Nepo, you might also enjoy these other episodes: Discovering Your Inner Resilience and Strength with Mark Nepo Connecting to What Matters with Mark Nepo (2020) How to Strengthen Your Resilience with Linda Graham This episode is sponsored by: ⁠⁠Ka'Chava ⁠⁠is your daily all-in-one shake, with protein, fiber, greens, superfoods, vitamins, minerals, omega-3s, probiotics, and more. Go to⁠⁠ KaChava.com ⁠⁠and use code FEED for 15% off your first order. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Monarch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: Take control of your finances with Monarch, the all-in-one personal finance app that helps you budget, track spending, monitor investments, and work toward your financial goals. Get 50% off your first year of Monarch Core, go to https://www.monarch.com/ and enter Promo Code: FEED ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Refresh your wardrobe with Quince by going to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quince.com/feed⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ZocDoc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – Taking care of your health just got easier – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠start here with Zocdoc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Shopify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – The commerce platform that helps you build, grow, and manage your business all in one place. Start your $1/month trial at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠shopify.com/feed.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pebl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ – an AI-powered platform that helps companies hire and manage global teams in 185+ countries. Get a free estimate at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hipebl.ai⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiny Health⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠‘s at-home gut health test provides science-backed insights into your microbiome, along with personalized recommendations to help you improve your digestion, energy, and overall well-being. Get $50 off your first test kit at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ tinyhealth.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ButcherBox:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make dinnertime easier with ButcherBox, delivering high-quality 100% grass-fed beef, organic chicken, wild-caught seafood, and more, right to your door. Get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life or free chicken thighs or top sirloins for a year, with free shipping always. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ButcherBox.com/FEED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to claim your offer. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talkiatry⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ connects you with licensed psychiatrists for personalized, evidence-based mental health care, all online and covered by most major insurance plans. To get matched with an in-network psychiatrist in just a few minutes, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Talkiatry.com/FEED.⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices