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What happens when life breaks open in ways you never expected?In this episode of Rewiring Health™, Dr. Kelly Kessler sits down with coach, speaker, and bestselling author Marie Crews to explore how writing can become a powerful pathway for healing grief, transforming limiting beliefs, and reclaiming your life after profound loss.After losing her son suddenly—less than two years after her mother's passing—Marie found herself standing at the intersection of heartbreak and purpose. Through decades of personal growth and her coaching work with women, she developed The Nautilus Way: Write Your Way Free, a process designed to help people process emotional pain, rewire internal narratives, and reconnect with clarity and self-trust.Together, Kelly and Marie explore:• Why writing is one of the most powerful tools for emotional healing• How grief reshapes identity—and how we rebuild after loss• The nervous system's role in processing trauma and emotional pain• Releasing limiting beliefs through reflective writing• How women can reclaim their voice, clarity, and inner strengthThis conversation is both deeply moving and profoundly empowering, offering insight for anyone navigating grief, transformation, or the process of rewriting their life story.If you've ever felt called to make meaning from pain, this episode will meet you there.Subscribe to Rewiring Health™ for conversations on nervous system healing, self-trust, emotional resilience, and living in alignment with your truth.Connect with Marie: https://www.facebook.com/marieeurecrewshttps://www.tiktok.com/@empowermentandgriefguidehttps://www.instagram.com/mariecrewsempowersEven When... She Rose https://a.co/d/b40JwxzConnect with Kelly:If you know something needs to change, but find yourself still overriding your needs, explaining when you don't have to, or keeping the peace at your own expense, this is for youI created a free guide called The Self-Abandonment Audit to help you identify where you're losing yourself in the name of connection, and why insight alone hasn't been enough to change it.Download it for free here:

This is a very special interview with therapist and author, Jasmin Lee Cori. Her book, The Emotionally Absent Mother: How to Recognize and Heal the Invisible Effect of Childhood Emotional Neglect was pivotal for me when exploring mothering and my history as a daughter. I found reading her book very healing, and I have adopted her affirmations as those I use when helping others, especially adults who have early wounds and mothers who want to be the best version of themselves. Her affirmations are:I am glad you are hereI see youYou are special to meI respect youYou can turn to me for helpYour needs are important to meI'm here for you; I'll make time for youI'll keep you safeYou can rest in meI delight in you Jasmin Lee Cori has lived a life of learning and healing. She practiced for many years as a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado, specializing in work with adults who experienced childhood neglect and abuse. Jasmin is the author of 5 nonfiction books including The Emotionally Absent Mother, Healing From The Emotionally Absent Mother, and Healing From Trauma.Jasmin taught in a variety of colleges and vocational schools and is passionate about psychological and spiritual growth, as well as holistic health.Her website: https://www.jasmincori.com/

Is trauma something we survive… or something that can awaken us?In this powerful conversation, Kelly Kessler sits down with Richard Grossman — acupuncturist, Amazonian medicine practitioner, and author of Trust and Forgive: The Medicine of Your Life — to explore how trauma can become a doorway to freedom rather than a permanent identity.With over 40 years of experience in Chinese medicine, body-based healing, and plant medicine traditions, Richard shares why trauma isn't just psychological — it's stored in the nervous system, fascia, and energetic body. He explains why forgiveness is not approval of harm, but a release of the emotional threads that keep the past alive in the present You'll learn:Why trauma lives in the body (not just in memory)How forgiveness creates emotional freedomThe difference between bypassing and true healingWhy we unconsciously re-create trauma patternsHow generational trauma is carried — and how to stop the cycleWhat it means to “love trauma through” instead of forcing it outThe Wetiko / “hungry ghost” pattern of never-enough achievementWhy inner peace — not external control — is the real liberationIf you've ever felt stuck in old stories, exhausted from over-achieving, or like you're the one breaking cycles in your family… this episode will feel like medicine.Because trauma isn't a wall.It's a door.And on the other side? Freedom.Connect with Richard: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-grossman-59b641/⁠Connect with Kelly:If you know something needs to change, but find yourself still overriding your needs, explaining when you don't have to, or keeping the peace at your own expense, this is for youI created a free guide called The Self-Abandonment Audit to help you identify where you're losing yourself in the name of connection, and why insight alone hasn't been enough to change it.Download it for free here:

Send a textThis is one of the heaviest conversations we've ever had on The Justin Prince Show.In this raw and unfiltered episode, I speak not as a business leader or entrepreneur but as a father, a husband, and a man trying to process the disturbing realities surrounding child trafficking and the release of the Epstein files. In a world where darkness feels louder than ever, this episode explores:Why the ultimate antidote to evil is lightThe responsibility fathers and mothers have to lead conversations at homeReclaiming influence in your family from social media and cultureThe connection between pornography, gambling, substance use, and societal decayWhy spiritual alignment and personal discipline are acts of resistanceHow changing your inner world is the first step to changing the world around youI challenge you to examine your own heart, your home, and your habits and to take back control where it matters most.Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. And sometimes the fight starts on your knees, in your home, with your family.If this message resonates, share it. Let's bring more light into a world that desperately needs it.

Why do so many capable, high-achieving women feel like they're constantly “starting over” with their health?In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kelly Kessler sits down with Courtney Townley, host of the Grace & Grit podcast and certified nutrition, strength, and life coach, to unpack what most health programs are missing.Courtney shares why sustainable health has far less to do with diet and exercise and far more to do with identity, emotional capacity, nervous system regulation, and self-trust.In this episode, we explore:The 4 crucial skill sets missing from most health and wellness programsWhy midlife women feel disconnected from their bodiesThe real reason habits don't stick (hint: it's not discipline)How to break the cycle of constantly “starting over”The difference between outsourcing your authority and rebuilding self-trustWhat “integrity pain” is — and how it quietly drains your energyIf you've ever thought, “Why can't I figure this out? I know what to do,” this episode will help you see your struggle through a completely new lens.Midlife isn't a breakdown. It's a renovation.And the work isn't about becoming someone new. It's about remembering who you are.Listen now and begin rebuilding your health from the inside out.Connect with Courtney:Website: https://graceandgrit.com/Grace & Grit Podcast: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracegrit/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gracegritllc Courtney's upcoming book: https://www.theconsistencycode.com/Connect with Kelly:If you know something needs to change, but find yourself still overriding your needs, explaining when you don't have to, or keeping the peace at your own expense, this is for youI created a free guide called The Self-Abandonment Audit to help you identify where you're losing yourself in the name of connection, and why insight alone hasn't been enough to change it.Download it for free here:

This episode continues last month's discussion on why clients don't always follow therapists on social media. In Part 1, I talked about how professional language can unintentionally create distance between therapists and potential clients. In this episode, I zoom out a little. Because it's not just about the words we use - it's about how people experience our content emotionally.Clients don't follow therapists because they're impressed. They follow when they feel understood.TakeawaysWhy social media can feel exposing and discouraging for therapistsHow fear of judgement can make our posts sound careful or stiltedWhy tone matters just as much as languageHow small moments of appropriate self-disclosure can build connectionWhy clients often follow for a while before making contactHow consistency over time helps people decide whether they feel safe with youI also share examples from my own experience, including how story-based posts help people relate to you rather than feeling talked at.At the end of the episode, I also share four simple themes you could use for March, based on upcoming awareness days:Safety, harm, and being believedIdentity, visibility, and inclusionRest, regulation, and wellbeingCare, connection, and unseen rolesAnd a reminder that in Therapy Growth Group, we're about to embark on Find Your Focus, including the Make Your Profile Work intensive week. This will help you shape your social media and blog posts to speak to the people you most want to reach.Setting up in private practice? Download my free checklist HERENeed ideas for how to get clients? Download my free handout 21 Ways for Counsellors to Attract New Clients HEREYou can also find me here:The Good Enough Counsellors Facebook GroupJosephine Hughes on FacebookJosephine Hughes on YouTubeMy website: josephinehughes.comKeywords: social media, therapists, client engagement, authenticity, emotional connection, content ideas, March themes, overcoming challenges, building trust, managing responsesThe information contained in Good Enough Counsellors is provided for information purposes only. The contents of this podcast are not intended to amount to advice and you should not rely on any of the contents of this podcast. Professional advice should be obtained before taking or

Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!Burnt out but STILL called: How to obey what God asks you to build without letting exhaustion take you outWant More beyond this episode? Attend my live FREE upcoming Mastermind Training for Service-Based Entrepreneurs who know they're called to more and want clarity on how to build $10K/month income and impact using YouTube or a podcast, without burning out or following industry trends that drain you! Register for FREE right here: https://event.coachangelmarie.com/

If you are sat here wondering WHY your binges, overeating or all or nothing patterns around food just keep coming back no matter what you try, this episode is for YOUI'm talking about one of the biggest factors underpinning them so you can understand more about what's really going on and the steps you can start taking now to feel calmer, more in control and less all or nothing around food(And this goes BEYOND generic "just eat intuitively" or "include your trigger foods" type of advice that leave you wondering how the heck you're supposed to do that when you've not been able to have Reese's in the house without inhaling the lot in one since FOREVER)And if you're ready for my support in ending the all or nothing cycles with food and your weight, and finding lasting peace around food and sustainable health for LIFE, below is the link to apply for 1:1 coaching where we transform your relationship with food, yourself and your body for goodAPPLY HERE

What if healing wasn't something you had to earn, fix, or outsource — but something you could remember?In this episode of Rewiring Health, Kelly sits down with Daoist guide and self-healing practitioner Sifu Boggie (Paul Brighton) to explore what it truly means to heal from within.With over 40 years of experience in Daoism, Qi Gong, and embodied healing arts, Sifu Boggie shares why ancient practices like Qi Gong and Tai Chi are not outdated — they're essential tools for navigating modern stress, emotional overload, and disconnection from the body.Together, they explore:Why true healing is about guidance, not fixingHow Qi Gong and Tai Chi regulate the nervous system and restore energetic balanceDaoist philosophy as a grounded, practical approach to modern lifeCommon misconceptions about ancient healing practices — and why they still workHow life experience, playfulness, and curiosity deepen self-trustWhat it means to be a guide rather than a master on the healing pathThis conversation is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, disconnected, or tired of trying to “get it right” — and is ready to reconnect with their own inner wisdom, safety, and natural flow.✨ You are not broken. You are remembering.Connect with Sifu: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sifuboggieFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/2sifuboggieInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sifu.boggie/Connect with Kelly:⁠drkellykessler.com⁠If you know something needs to change, but find yourself still overriding your needs, explaining when you don't have to, or keeping the peace at your own expense, this is for youI created a free guide called The Self-Abandonment Audit to help you identify where you're losing yourself in the name of connection, and why insight alone hasn't been enough to change it.Download it here:

Please remember what I said yesterday aboutsit, walk and stand. It's so important to know and be practicing before we canstand against the evil one who will attack us, especially if we're doingsomething for the Lord. By the way, if the devil's not bothering you, it meansyou're not doing anything for the Lord. The devil tempted Jesus. The devil wentafter Peter. And I'll guarantee you, anyone that's on God's agenda,accomplishing God's purposes and committed to doing the will of God daily, willbe under the attack of the evil one and his forces.  Weneed to know how to stand. Remember what we said yesterday. We must first knowour position in Christ. We're seated in the heavenly places in Christ. We're inChrist. Christ is in you. He must be our all in all. Secondly, we must walkproperly. That's why Galatians 5:16 says, "Walk in the Spirit you willnot fulfill the lust of the flesh." Now, Paul says, "We will beable to stand”. We don't fight with the devil. You'll lose every time."Even Michael the Archangel didn't fight with the devil when they were disputingover the body of Moses (Jude 1:9). It says, "Michael said, "TheLord rebuke you." We are no match for the devil. My friend, you are inChrist you can stand in this victory in Christ.  Now,as we all know, in any military conflict, intelligence is essential. Officersmust know who the enemy is, where he operates, what he's capable of doing.Without that knowledge, victory is difficult, if not impossible. My friend, Godhas not left us uninformed. Not only in Ephesians chapter 6, but throughout theentire Bible, God Himself teaches us about our enemy so that we will not becaught off guard. Now,who is the leader of our enemy? Of course, it's the devil. He has many names.He's called the devil, which means the accuser because he accuses God's peopleday night before the throne of God (Revelation 12:7-11). He's also calledSatan, meaning “adversary” because he stands in opposition to God. Scripturealso refers to him as the “tempter” (Matthew 4:3). He's called a “murderer and aliar” (John 8:44). He's compared to a “roaring lion” in 1 Peter 5:8. He'spictured as a “serpent” in Genesis 3:1 also Revelation 12:9. He's also picturedas an “angel of light” in 2 Corinthians 11:13-15. Paul also calls him the “godof this age” in 2 Corinthians 4:4. Sowhere did this powerful spirit come from? Many students of Scripture believe hewas “Lucifer, son of the morning” (Isaiah 14:12-15). He was cast out of heavenbecause of his pride and a desire to take over God's throne. Now, there aremany mysteries concerning Satan's origin and when all that happened, but myfriend, there's no mystery about what he's doing today where he's headed.  Asa created being, he is not eternal like God. He's limited in knowledge, power,and presence. He is not all knowing, all powerful, or everywhere at once. So,how does he accomplish so much in so many places? The answer's found in hisorganized helpers. That's why Paul explains it here in Ephesians 6 as “principalities,powers, rulers of the darkness of this world, spiritual wickedness in the highplaces”. This language suggests highly organized demonic army assistingSatan in his attacks against believers.  TheApostle John indicates that one-third of the angels fell with Satan in hisrebellion in Revelation 12:4. The prophet Daniel reveals that Satan's angelscontend with God's angels over the affairs of the nations in Daniel 10:13-20.So a spiritual battle is taking place both on earth in the heavenly realms. YouI are a part of that battle. Understanding this makes walking in victoryvitally important not only to us but to God.  Godhelp us to understand today we have an enemy and it is not people. It's thedevil and his organized forces. God give us grace today to be “seated in Christ”,“walking in the Spirit”, and standing against the wiles of the evil one!

Are you in a perplexing situation and you don't know which way to turn? Youi are willing to make the right move, if you only knew what that move should be?

Lets be honest, there are many twists and turns we'll have to endure throughout the course of our lives and many of which we won't even see coming. But what do we do when we reach the fork in the road? When we find ourselves at one of those life changing crossroad moments when we have to choose if we'll go left or go right? And how do we know which path is from God? I believe that it's in these crossroad moments where we see just how much we trust God with the direction of our lives by how quickly we walk it out in obedience after we've heard from Him. So if you're at that crossroad right now or facing one of the hardest decisions you've ever faced, and you're uncertain, take heart.In this episode I unpack:1. How to know when you're truly at a crossroad in life2. How to discern which path God has for you3. When to move forward in obedience 4. Why you can be confident that God has youI pray this episode blesses you and the path that God has for you is confirmed again and again by Him and those He'll send your way to remind you that you're hearing Him. For more info or to connect:WebsiteInstagram

Heated Rivalry is only the tip of a very sexy ice(hockey)berg. Straight women make up at least 60% of the audience of the booming MM (male to male) queer romance book market. Why? Holly Wainwright, Jessie Stephens and Emily Vernem unpack the theories behind the biggest TV hit of the Summer. Also, no, you're not imagining it. Every streaming show you watch is talking to you like you're a little bit... dumb. Matt Damon knows why. And, everyone has a venting friend. Sometimes, everyone is a venting friend. But now, 'venting' has been labelled toxic friendship behaviour. We want to know who we can vent to about that. Plus, our recommendations. Find them below. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Recommendations Em recommends Chicago Fire the bingeable TV show that she's currently obsessed with. Jessie recommends underpants. Yes, treat yourself to an underwear refresh. Holly recommends the move Hamnet that was released in cinemas on January 15. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: Jessie's Twins Update & What We Really Did Over The Holidays Listen: Blake Lively, Taylor Swift, Revealing Texts & A Masterclass In Awkward Conversations Listen: Brooklyn Beckham, That ‘Inappropriate’ Dance & The Downfall Of A Family Brand Listen: Brooklyn Beckham Goes Nuclear: An Emergency Meeting Listen: The Superstar Podcaster Who’s Been ‘Red-Pilled’ & Was JLo Really That Rude? Listen: We’ve Entered The Year Of Friction-maxxing Listen: Our Best Heated Rivalry Theory & Taylor Swift's Mum Listen: A Spectacular Writers' Festival Collapse & The Jennifer Lawrence Dog Drama Listen: Why Mia Really Left... And Why She's Back Connect your subscription to Apple Podcasts Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the very latest episode of Parenting Out Loud, the parenting podcast for people who don't listen to... parenting podcasts. We’re giving away a Your Reformer Pilates bed (worth $3,400) Subscribe to enter MOVE by Mamamia is the app that helps you fit movement into your every day. Whether you have 10 minutes, or 45, we've got the workout that fits your time, space and body. Get $20 off an annual subscription until the end of January when you use code OUTLOUD at checkout. Start your free trial today. SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Heated Rivalry forced me to ask myself a fundamental question. You're thinking it, too.' Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's new Netflix thriller will keep you guessing until the very last second. The insane true story that inspired Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's new crime drama. 'Hamnet is the buzziest film of the year you're probably too scared to see. Allow me to change your mind.' Holly Out Loud on Substack THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Emily Vernem, Jessie Stephens & Holly Wainwright Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producer: Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producer: Tessa KotowiczBecome a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we'll talk about these energies:I'm going for itYou're coming with meWe'll figure it out togetherI got you.I choose you everydayI want to see you winYou're not too muchBe ready at 7Give me the long versionText me when you get homeYou don't have to explain yourselfI'm already on my wayRest… I'll handle itShare your rough draftsTake as much time as you needYour feelings don't scare meI can hold this with youI'm not going anywhere CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Faith Isn't Knowing the Whole Path… It's Taking the Next Honest StepApple: https://apple.co/3MB62IuSpotify: https://bit.ly/4rZw3RN

2 additional events in January 2026 and how they can help youI'm busy preparing some new interview and group episodes, but I wanted to quickly share the additional events that are happening this month.You can check all of the current events any time on my events page. This includes the free networking for language professionals, the language meet-up, and the paid memberships for the club and cafe: https://www.englishwithkirsty.com/eventsHere are two more events that are happening this month.Event for translators who want to reactivate their spoken EnglishIt's not just about doing the work. It's about building relationships, finding clients, explaining our services…Some freelancers have been doing this from the beginning. Others are doing more of it these days – maybe because they're shifting to more direct client work or maybe because they're offering additional services so that they're less dependent on one source of income.It's one of the topics that comes up at the reactivate your English – English speaking skills for translators sessions too. If the end clients want to communicate in English, it's important to feel prepared for these conversations in English too. We give some of the time during the 10-week programme so that each participant can explore what this means for them. Thinking about your words, your delivery, and your pitch in advance makes it easier when the real time comes to talk without hesitation and hunting around. You can't prepare for every question, but you can have a plan and be clear on how you add value …. in English!Our next groups are starting soon and I'm having an introduction meeting for anyone who wants to find out more:https://www.linkedin.com/events/7397589043645157376/ This is the link for the event. If you don't want your contacts to know that you're coming, just copy the Zoom link and join us on the day. Also, if you can't make this meeting but you're interested in the programme, let me know and we can arrange a separate time to chat. You can find out more about the programme here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/english-speaking-skills-for-freelance-translators/ Interactive workshop – how podcasts can help you to learn a languageIt's back – for anyone who missed it the first time or who wasn't available to attend during the daytime, I'm running this interactive workshop again!This workshop is for you if you'd like to find the right podcasts to meet your learning needs and then use those podcasts to develop a wide range of language skills – it's not just about listening!I work with multilingual professionals who want to develop their English, but these learning strategies will work for other languages too.Date – 29th JanuaryTime – 18:00 UK/Portugal/19:00 CETFind out more or buy your ticket here: https://englishwithkirsty.com/podcast-workshop/

You are ChosenAffirm: I Am chosen. My past couldn't have been any other way.My future will be what I choose today,and today, I choose Him.I chose this Love.I choose this PeaceI choose this Sound--to let It inform my thoughts,to let It inform my actions,to let It inform me that It is more real than the world.Where you're sitting or standing,where you're breathing,is Holy Ground.Drop your head down to your heartand Hear.(and watch The Chosen on Amazon Prime!!!)I Love you,Nik nikki@curlynikki.com--Our new book, 'Wake Up to Love' is HERE! Get your copy. Share a copy. Be the Love you wake up to!_______________Support GoOD Mornings on Patreon -https://www.patreon.com/c/goodmorningsQUOTES"Your life is perfect..It is a perfect plan and it isa spontaneous miracle every moment." -SriSri Ravi Shankar via IG @sarikajgd"The greatest miracle that God can do today is to take an unholy man out of an unholy world, and make that man holy and put him back into that unholy world and keep him holy in it."-Leonard Ravenhill via IG @WorshipBlog"Jesus was not sent here to teach the people to build magnificent churches and temples amidst the cold wretched huts and dismal hovels. He came to make the human heart a temple, and the soul an altar, and the mind a priest!"-Kahlil Gibran"God's answer is some form of peace. All pain Is healed; all misery replaced with joy. All prison doors are opened. And all sin is understood as merely a mistake."-A Course in Miracles LESSON 359"Live in such a way that you're constantly free from the past and unbothered by the future. Observe the voices in your head, but don't join the conversation. Be the silent detached awareness, and your mind will slowly quiet down."-Via IG @LessonToSelf"In the end it's all very simple. Either we give ourselves to Silence or we don't."-Adyashanti"I was afraid of being rejectedUntil I learned to never reject myselfI was afraid of being abandonedUntil I learned to never abandon myself...I was afraid of the darknessUntil I remembered that I was the LightAnd I was afraid of lifeUntil I remembered who I was."-Excerpt from Tahlia Hunter"We carry inside us the wonders we seek outside us."-Rumi"He's not an "I told you so" kind of GodHe's a'Come hereWelcome homeI'll keep you safeI'll keep you warmLet me hold youLet me heal youI love youI have so much for you I am not mad at youTrust meI will never leave youMy grace will never run outStay with me'Kind of God.At this very moment, go to Him in your heart and He will meet you there with His Peace."-@HerTrueWorth

Play along at home with the lyrics:[Verse 1]When I wake up, well, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who wakes up next to youWhen I go out, yeah, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who goes along with youIf I get drunk, well, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who gets drunk next to youAnd if I haver, yeah, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who's haverin' to you[Chorus]But I would walk five hundred milesAnd I would walk five hundred moreJust to be the man who walked a thousandMiles to fall down at your door[Verse 2]When I'm workin', yes, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who's workin' hard for youAnd when the money comes in for the work I doI'll pass almost every penny on to youWhen I come home (When I come home), oh, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who comes back home to youAnd if I grow old, well, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who's growin' old with you[Chorus]But I would walk five hundred milesAnd I would walk five hundred moreJust to be the man who walked a thousandMiles to fall down at your door[Post-Chorus]Da-da da da (Da-da da da)Da-da da da (Da-da da da)Da-da dum diddy dum diddy dum diddy da da daDa-da da da (Da-da da da)Da-da da da (Da-da da da)Da-da dum diddy dum diddy dum diddy da da da[Verse 3]When I'm lonely, well, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who's lonely without youAnd when I'm dreamin', well, I know I'm gonna dreamI'm gonna dream about the time when I'm with youWhen I go out (When I go out), well, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who goes along with youAnd when I come home (when I come home), yes, I know I'm gonna beI'm gonna be the man who comes back home with youI'm gonna be the man who's comin' home with you[Chorus]But I would walk five hundred milesAnd I would walk five hundred moreJust to be the man who walked a thousandMiles to fall down at your door Jump to section:(00:11) Introduction but no waffling like you get on some podcasts. You know the ones.(01:02) Song title, writers' title vs fan title. Starbucks, David Tennant, terrible Christmas cracker jokes(09:22) Metric vs imperial vs Minecraft measurements. Gauging your audience and imposing your unconscious body upon them. Meaningless promises, proclamations, Meatloaf(14:40) Distances within the UK. Virtue-signalers, Fulfilments, Commitments, Pretenders, Dave unplugged and Australian spiders(19:28) Proclaimers: The horror/thriller(21:17) Dave and distances, fat-reserves and calories(24:40) Hidden messages about murder?(26:31) Confidence and one-way commitments. (31:10) The music video(32:28) Theories from the internet (42:14) Misheard Lyrics(45:37) Notable Trivia. "Havering" defined. The challenging Proclaimers video game: https://andymetoo.itch.io/the-ultimate-proclaimers-experience(48:40) Proclaimers charity and were they gay or homophobic?(50:01) Farewells and ⁠⁠⁠give us money⁠⁠⁠Would you like to appear (well, vocally) on the show? Do you have a pop song or ear-worm from the SMOOTH FM genre that's infested your mind and needs to be investigated? Visit this page ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speakpipe.com/lyrics⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to record us your own voicemail hot-take on your specific smooth song of suckiness. You could be on a future episode! (you can always email sound files or text your thoughts to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠poidadavis@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ if that's easier). Cheers!Find us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram etc @LyricsPodast ... and we're on all your favourite podcasting platforms.Sound clips are included for educational reference, criticism, satire and parody in fair use. Clips remain the property of the respective rights holder and no endorsement is implied. All information and opinion is performed and expressed in-character and does not reflect reality or genuine commentary on any persons (living or dead), bands or other organisations, or their works, and is not recommended listening for anyone, anywhere.

Memories Over Macros (Without Wrecking Your Metabolism)The holidays don't have to feel like a battle between joy and discipline.In this episode, we're talking about how to fully enjoy holiday memories without fear, guilt, or metabolic backlash — especially for midlife women navigating hormones, stress, and changing bodies.If you've ever found yourself more focused on calories than conversation… or carrying shame instead of gratitude into the holiday season… this episode is for you.We'll reframe what stewardship really looks like, why stress impacts your metabolism more than a single holiday meal, and how to approach food with peace, presence, and purpose.In This Episode, You'll Learn:• Why “memories over macros” doesn't mean abandoning wisdom• How stress and guilt around food can slow your metabolism• The difference between celebration and chaos — and how to enjoy food intentionally• Simple “metabolism anchors” that keep blood sugar and cortisol stable• Why consistency over the season matters more than perfection in a moment• How to move your body and fuel yourself without punishment or fear• A biblical lens on feasting, freedom, and self-controlScripture & Faith Focus:God is not glorified by fear, obsession, or shame — but by gratitude, self-control, and presence.The enemy wants distraction and condemnation.The Holy Spirit invites peace and wisdom.You don't honor God by white-knuckling your way through the holidays.You honor Him by stewarding your body and delighting in the people He's placed around your table.

Wesee the gifts of the Spirit are given so that the whole body of Christ mightprofit as we read in 1 Corinthians 12:7. Now we notice that Paul is keying inon four specific offices that are vitally necessary for the leading, theoversight, and the feeding of the church. He mentions those here in verse 11.He gave some Apostles. Those were the initial twelve men that Jesus Himselfcalled. Then alongside these Apostles, with the next gift and office were the prophets.Together these two callings, gifting and offices, laid the foundation of the church(Ephesians 2:20).  Thenwe notice the next office and gifting was, “some evangelists”. Of course, theseare the ones who spread the word of God with a special gifting as they traveledand as they ministered in different locations. They most likely were the churchplanters. Like Peter, when they would preach people would respond to the gospelunder conviction of sin and come to know Christ as their Savior. This officeand gifting is especially exercised for the growth and expansion of the church. ThenPaul gives the last office, and He uses two names that indicates two specificgiftings. “Some pastors and teachers”. The fact that the word"some" is not repeated indicates that we have here one office withtwo ministries. The word pastor means shepherd. A shepherd is someone who caresfor the sheep. Two other words are used for the same office in the NewTestament, which are elder and bishop. We see them in 1 Timothy 3 and also in 1Peter 5.  In1 Peter 5:1-4, Peter had a specific message for the elders as leaders in thechurch.  “The elders who are among youI exhort, I who am a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ,and also a partaker of the glory that will be revealed: Shepherd the flock ofGod which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly,not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted toyou, but being examples to the flock; Notice he toldthem to fulfill the role of shepherds as pastors.  Ibelieve one of the special callings that God revealed to me as a young believer,along with a special gift that goes along with, was to be a pastor shepherd to theflock of God, and to care for His sheep. To be a shepherd means you love thesheep. Remember Psalm 23 where David writes, “The Lord is my shepherd, Ishall not want”. What example do we have from the Lord Jesus Christ? Hecared for the sheep. He leads the sheep. He leads them by example and He gaveHis life for the sheep.  No doubt Peter isthinking of this in 1 Peter 5. Again the “good shepherd, cares for the sheep, feedsthe sheep the Word of God, leads the sheep, and protects the sheep from falseteachers and doctrines (Acts 20:28-30). That'swhy the companion gift of teaching has to be in the life of a pastor. When Paulgave the instructions for the elders in the early church, they had to be ableto teach God's word, understand God's word, have the knowledge of what God's Wordrepresented, stood for, and how it should be proclaimed. This is all verycrucial for the church, the flock of God, to be healthy and productive. So,pastors and teachers, these are gifted people who help care for the flock,protect the flock, lead the flock, and they take time to visit the orphans andthe widows, as we read in James 1:27. “Pure religion and undefiled beforeGod and the father is this. To visit the fatherless, the orphans and the widowsin their affliction and to keep themselves unspotted from the world”.  Apastor does this by example as he cares, protects, teaches, feeds, and leadsthe flock of God. Pray for your pastor today as he fulfills this wonderfulministry to the church! And pastors, we would do well to take heed to Paul'sparting words to young pastor Timothy, “But you be watchful in all things,endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.” (2Timothy 4:5). Godbless!

Notice that even with eyes open,you can still sense the presence of the darkness behind closed eyes.Even with these words present,those thoughts present, you can always sense this Silence.When that body is anxious,you can still sense this Rest, this Joy in the background.His Light is Everywhere.It's at your office. It's in the kitchen. It's in the car, in traffic, too. It's at the store,at the hospital,in that waiting room.Just sit (t)here.Stand (t)here for a moment.Eyes closed,and feel, 'God is here, still.''God is greater, still.' And you are That, You are!I Am That, I Am. Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________I love youI am younik A WELL-BAKED LOAF"Forget the world, and so command the wild.Be alamp, or a lifeboat, or a ladderHelp someone's soul healwalk out of your house like a shepherd.Stay in the spirit fire. Let it cook you.Bea well-baked loaf and lord of the table Come and be served to your brothers.You have been a source of painNow you will be the delight.You have been an unsafe house.Now you will be the one who sees into the invisibleI said this, and a voice came to my ear, If you become this, you will be that.Then silence, and now more silence.A mouth is not for talking.A mouth is for tasting this sweetness." - Rumi"The more we speak of worldly issues the more worldly we become. But the more we hold to silence, inwardly praying, the more God-like we become." - Isha Das"You need not remain here. The light is everywhere." - Maharajji "Let my soul become vulnerable to Your plan" - Sister Beata "Give me Grace to see beyond this moment here, to believe that there nothing left to fear, that you alone are high above it all, You, my God, are greater still." - Hillsong Worship "May I wake up in that landOne of countless grains of sandMay we wake up in that land Woven in a single strandHomage to the one whose face is like hundreds of full moons in the skyCluster of a thousand stars in spaceClarifies everything and radiatesMake me you, Make you me May we merge inseparably Make me you, Make you me May we merge inseparablyFlood me with your lightening gazeMother of virtue, garland blaze With your bliss, you saturate, Words of awareness liberate.Make me you, Make you me May we merge inseparably Make me you, Make you me May we merge inseparablyAsato Ma Sat GamayaTamaso Ma Jyotir GamayaMrtyor Ma Amrtam Gamaya"Devotion is the mother."~ Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche" - @thegettogether

If you have ever been on weight loss programs or consumed a fitness coach's content on Instagram and felt like a failure then this one is for YOUBecause I am here today to tell you that you are NOT in fact broken, or lazy or undisciplined or not trying hard enoughYou have in fact been lied to You have in fact outgrown the diet culture BS that your only options are discipline/tracking calories/shrinking yourself OR shame/hating yourself…So if you've tried being “good”, you've tried counting macros, you've tried restricting your calories, shedding kgs and still haven't felt at peace or ever really felt like you've nailed itIf December makes you feel like you have to shrink, hide, or explain your food choices again…this one's for youI'm going to tell you exactly why that is and what you need to do instead, especially if you feel like you are in your head all the time about food, your body and whether you did “enough” today✨ And if you're ready for the third option diet culture never gave you where I support you in transforming your relationship with food, yourself and your body so you can finally wave goodbye to the food noise, body shame and constant yo-yo dieting/micromanaging without waving goodbye to your health, your confidence or your right to live fully nourished and at peace...⁠Here is where we make that happen⁠

This week I have the pleasure of getting to share a podcast I was actually the guest on, The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast with Brittany Anderson! I met Brittany Anderson through the Mentor Collective Mastermind and enjoyed our episode together so much that I just had to share it! In this conversation, I get real about how movement and mindset have been central to my journey in life and business. We dive into how my career evolved from fashion school to entrepreneurship, the challenges Matt and I faced building a business right before the pandemic hit, and why staying connected to your "why" matters more than ever.Tune in to hear more about: • The pivotal experiences that shaped my entrepreneurial journey • How we navigated launching a fitness business and what kept us going • The powerful link between discipline, daily habits, and the energy we bring to our lives • Why building in-person community is something I'll always fight for • How grief, mental health, and resilience have informed my mission and purpose • What it means to invest in personal development and put yourself in rooms that stretch and inspire youI'm so grateful Brittany and I connected through MCM, and that we got to have this meaningful conversation! Be sure to check out her podcast using the links below! If something here resonated with you, I'd love to hear about it on instagram @AlliArruda!Britt's LinksPodcast: The Mom Sweat Sanity PodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/brittanyandersoncoaching/Website: www.brittanderson.comLet's Connect!• INSPIRE + MOVE EVENTS• Instagram• Private Coaching• Website• Facebook• TikTok

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Send us a textOne of the top reasons businesses fail? Growing too fast without the right infrastructure.In this final episode of our three-part scaling series, I'm breaking down Pillar 3: Systems & Scale Infrastructure—the operational systems, financial clarity, time management strategies, and team building approach you need to scale sustainably.You'll learn about:Building operational systems that deliver consistent qualityUnderstanding your financesDesign your CEO schedule and know when to hireCreate a high-performing team cultureBuild a business that runs without youI also share my personal burnout story and the "Swiss clock team" I built that operated seamlessly—giving me the freedom to leave corporate and go full-time in my business eventually.The result? A sellable business that scales without burning you out.Book a complimentary consultation at stairwaytoleadership.comKey TakeawaysSustainable growth beats fast growth - Scaling too quickly without infrastructure can destroy your businessThree components of scale infrastructure - Operations, financials, and team/time managementRevenue ≠ Profit - Track your profit margins, cash flow, and break-even pointDocument everything - SOPs, client journey maps, and continuous improvement processesHire strategically - Know when you're too busy, optimize first, then hireBuild team culture - Mission, values, and vision should be felt daily, not just writtenDesign your CEO time - Reduce client-facing hours, focus on high-impact activitiesThe compound effect - Small, strategic weekly steps create massive transformationBusiness that runs without you - The ultimate goal for freedom and sellabilityPeace of mind matters - Financial clarity + capable team = less stress and anxietyTimestamps (Optional - Add if Desired)00:00 - Introduction & Series Recap01:00 - Why Fast Growth Can Kill Your Business03:00 - Pillar 3: Systems & Scale Infrastructure Overview06:00 - My Personal Burnout Story07:00 - Operational Systems: Client Journey & SOPs10:00 - KPIs That Matter12:00 - Financial Systems: Beyond Revenue to Profit16:00 - Time Management & When to Hire20:00 - Team Building, Delegation & Leadership24:00 - Energy Management & Work-Life Boundaries28:00 - The Swiss Clock Team Story31:00 - What High Performance Looks Like34:00 - Final Thoughts & Next Week's PreviewResources MentionedEpisode 225: The Three Pillars Every Service Business Needs to Scale to Six Figures and BeyondEpisode 226: From Feast or Famine to Predictable Revenue: The Client Acquisition EngineBook a Complimentary Consultation: htts://stairwaytoleadership.comConnect with MaggieWebsite: https://stairwaytoleadership.com

Leave a voice message for me here: https://www.speakpipe.com/timschmoyerI recently had the opportunity to speak about the “father, elder, ruler” progression at a men's breakfast. Afterwards, with tears in his eyes, an older man told me this:“I used to be a leader in my career and in my home, but now that I'm retired and my kids are grown up, all I do is sit at home and care for the dog.”Something in my heart broke for this man. I didn't say it to him, but something in me wanted to say, “No! This is a tragedy! You've spent your life acquiring wisdom and your city desperately needs it. They don't even know how much they need it. That's why they're not asking for it. And you have grandkids who desperately need your attention instead of a random day care employee.”This is a great lie we've sold to Christian men: that the elder years are for withdrawal. For finally putting your feet up after decades of labor. For letting younger men take over while you fade into comfortable irrelevance.The tears in this man's eyes told me he longed for something different. He wanted a sense of meaning, purpose, and fulfillment in his latter years, but didn't have a vision for what it could look like or, even if he did, how to change societal norms to get there. Cities don't have gates for elders anymore.As a 45-year-old father, I realize I'm speaking about something I have not yet experienced, but it seems to me that the grandfather years are essential to the health of a family and a city.Here's the modern vision I see for the elder years vs. what I think the Bible portrays.Modern Vision: The Tragedy of Voluntary ExileWhen a man reaches his sixties or seventies, he's finally arrived at something our culture has trained him to abandon: the culmination of decades spent acquiring wisdom, navigating crises, building things, leading people, and failing enough times to recognize patterns that younger men can't see yet. He's paid for his education in the currency of mistakes, setbacks, victories, and long nights wrestling with problems that don't have easy answers.And then we tell him to go home and care for a dog while his aging body becomes a burden to the family.The man who talked to me after that men's breakfast had actually said something profound, though he didn't mean it this way: he had become a leader in his career and home. Past tense. As if leadership was something you graduated from, like college or braces. As if wisdom had an expiration date.But here's what's actually happening: his grandchildren are forming their understanding of manhood, marriage, work, and faith right now. His city is being shaped by whatever values its influential families have, without his influence. The next generation of men in his church are trying to navigate fatherhood and business and marriage without access to the forty years of pattern recognition sitting unused in his living room.His retirement isn't rest. It's desertion. And it's not his fault. This is what society expects.Subscribe to join me and other Christian men in pursuing the noble task of eldership (1 Tim 3:1).Biblical Vision: The Elder Years Are Not for SpectatingScripture doesn't describe a stage of life where faithful men become spectators. The progression isn't father to retiree. It's father in the home, elder in the city, ruler in the Kingdom. And that third stage doesn't begin when you die. It begins when you've proven faithful with the first two.Remember Proverbs 31:23:“Her husband is known in the gates when he sits among the elders of the land.”This isn't describing a young father. This is a man who has already led his household well, who now sits in the place of governance and wisdom. The gates were where disputes were settled, where guidance was sought, where the direction of the city was determined.These weren't honorary positions for guys who wanted to feel important. These were men whose families and businesses proved they could govern well—and their cities needed that capacity.Or look at Titus 1, where Paul describes elder qualifications. These aren't requirements for young men trying to prove themselves. They're descriptions of men who have already managed their households well, whose children are believers, who have demonstrated self-control and wisdom over decades. The elder years aren't the retirement party after fruitful governance — they're the deployment of everything that fruitful governance built.When a man becomes a grandfather, he hasn't graduated from leadership. He's (hopefully) finally qualified for its highest form.In fact, the Jewish community holds the belief that if a word isn't found in the Bible, then it's a man-made word and isn't a concept from God. Since the word nor the concept for “retirement” is found in scripture, many Torah-observing Jews have the idea that, until they die, they will always be generating value for their family and their community.Personally, this makes sense to me. It doesn't mean I'll always be generating financial value or doing a young man's work, but I'll always be generating value for my family and city until I no longer can. In his book, “Thou Shall Prosper,” (affiliate) Rabbi Daniel Lapin describes it like a golf swing. A good swing doesn't slow down when it reaches its goal of making contact with the ball (i.e., retirement). Instead, it follows through and keeps swinging even after the ball is on its way.Now, I'm not saying every grandfather should pursue formal church eldership. That's a specific office with specific responsibilities. But the qualifications for that office describe something broader: the kind of man whose life earns him natural authority. Whether you're ever appointed as an elder or not, if you've managed your household faithfully, your family and community need the wisdom and influence that faithfulness has produced.The challenge, of course, is that our cities don't have literal gates anymore. There's no cultural script for this today. You won't receive a formal invitation to govern, which means the elder years require the humility to initiate where you're not expected and the wisdom to discern which family is “fruitful soil” and is worth sowing into.What Your Family Actually NeedsYour adult children need you.* They still need to watch you work on something difficult and not quit.* They still need to be reminded why integrity matters when no one is watching.* They still need to see you pray and actually mean it.* They still need to watch you love their mother well after fifty years when love isn't always feelings anymore, it's covenant.And your grandchildren don't need another daycare worker or another hour of screen time. They need access to you, too. They need you to teach them things:* How to use tools* How to think through problems* How to speak with respect* How to handle money* How to read Scripture like it actually matters.Not because you're trying to relive your glory days through them, but because formation happens through proximity to someone further down the road.Your son or daughter is trying to raise these kids while navigating careers and mortgages and marriage. They're drinking from a firehose every day. But you have time now. You have perspective. You have the leisure to invest in formation that their parents don't always have bandwidth for.And here's what's actually at stake: your grandchildren will either inherit your presence or your absence. They'll either grow up with access to a man who shows them what biblical masculinity looks like across decades, or, if their father follows your lead and is also absent, they'll piece together their understanding of manhood from YouTube, their peers, and whatever messages the culture happens to be selling that week.The question isn't whether they'll be formed. The question is by whom.Now, I realize there's complexity in this. If your adult children have created distance, if they're not eager for your involvement, that's data worth listening to. The first work of eldership might be examining why that gap exists and whether you need to earn back trust before you can govern well. But don't mistake complexity for impossibility. Strained relationships can be rebuilt, even if it takes years of effort (and even professional therapy) to get there.Subscribe to join me and other Christian men in pursuing the noble task of eldership (1 Tim 3:1).Your City Doesn't Know It Needs YouPart of governing your city means influencing its families, one family at a time, and right now families in your city are making big decisions:* Public school vs. Homeschool* Opening another credit card vs. Paying down the one they have* Staying in the same industry vs. Changing careers* Giving up on their marriage vs. sticking with itMost of those families don't have people consistently speaking into their lives. Sometimes it's because they don't have the maturity to open up and receive it, but other times it's just because everyone else is “too busy” or “too humble” to help.But you're not too busy anymore.And whether you realize it or not, you have something these families don't: you've spent decades watching decisions play out over time. You've seen leadership fail and succeed. You've watched marriages come and go. You've managed people, budgets, conflicts, crises. You've acquired pattern recognition that takes a lifetime to build.The families in your city need that.Not because you're smarter than everyone else, but because wisdom isn't information—it's the ability to see how things connect over time. The young finance guy sees the projected tax revenue from that new building development. You see what happened the last three times your city approved something similar. The activist pushing the new policy sees the immediate problem it solves. You see the future consequences they haven't considered.This is what elders do. They don't just show up in people's lives to feel important. They show up because their presence governs—it shapes what the future of the city looks like, one family at a time.Ruling Starts Before the Kingdom ComesJesus told a parable in Luke 19 about a nobleman who gave his servants resources to manage while he was away. When he returned, he rewarded the faithful ones with authority:“Well done, good servant! Because you have been faithful in very little, take charge over ten cities.”The servants who managed the little well were given cities to rule. Not as a retirement bonus—as the natural deployment of proven capacity.This is the trajectory Scripture describes for faithful men: current stewardship determines future authority. The man who governs his household well is qualified to govern the city. The man who governs the city well is being prepared to rule in the Kingdom.Your grand-parenting years aren't the end of this progression. They're where it culminates.The Work That Brings MeaningSo what does this actually look like?It looks like blocking out regular time with each grandchild, not as babysitting favors to their parents, but as intentional formation. Teaching them to pray. Reading Scripture with them. Taking them on errands and narrating how you think through decisions. Inviting them into projects where they can learn skills and see work ethic modeled.It looks like mentoring younger men in your church who are trying to navigate the same challenges you faced twenty years ago. The young father drowning in toddler chaos who needs to hear from someone who survived it. The entrepreneur making mistakes you already made. The couple considering divorce who needs perspective from someone whose marriage outlasted feelings.It looks like using your time and resources to serve needs you can finally see because you're not consumed by career climbing. The widow who needs help with her house. The single mom whose car keeps breaking down. The community project that needs someone with project management experience.This isn't about becoming a workaholic in your seventies. It's about recognizing that the elder years are when you finally have the wisdom, time, and position to govern most effectively, and that your family and city desperately need you to do exactly that.The Choice In Front of YouI think about the man who talked to me at the men's breakfast. He didn't realize he was describing a tragedy. He thought he was describing a normal retirement, but his tears told me he knew something was broken.Our culture celebrates this kind of withdrawal. We call it “enjoying retirement” and “finally relaxing after years of hard work.” But biblical eldership doesn't retire. It deploys.So start small. Call one of your adult children this week, not to advise, just to build the relationship and catch up. Find one younger family in your church who seems hungry for input and invite them to dinner. Show up to one thing where younger fathers gather and make yourself available.You won't rebuild the gates overnight. But you can start sitting in them tomorrow.And your dog, as much as he loves you, will never miss you the way your grandchildren will. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit read.timschmoyer.com

I see business owners make the same mistake over and over—they chase “cheap outsourcing” and end up paying way more than they should.

I told you I would teach you to pray the rosary. And I will. But this felt more urgent,because I could feel your stress. I can feel your anxiety, your uncertainty, your increasing desperation for solutions, for the Light.And of all the prayers I've prayed, this one works. There is no better prayer than this. I love you, nik nik--Our new book, 'Wake Up to Love' is HERE! Get your copy. Share a copy. Be the Love you wake up to.--Support GoOD Mornings on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/goodmorning________________QUOTES"Love takes care of everything." Love is the same as absolute consciousness, pure intelligence or the power of God. When you have enough love inside you, there really are no problems. Problems only arise when you believe you're separated and loveless. " - Robert Adams Day 1"Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful. I say to you in truth that every act of true, blind, complete surrender to me produces the effect that you desire and resolves all difficult situations.O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything! (10 times)Concluding prayer: Mother, I am yours now and forever.Through you and with youI always want to belongcompletely to Jesus."-Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo "Your faith has saved you; go in peace." - Luke 7:50

We are back for season 4 with a brand new theme song, a brand new challenge format, and 2 brand new demos from the Jam Mechanic Boys. Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. If you'd like to download the demos we showed off, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you can go to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pay-what-you-want to support us!Our Music:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Narcissist Cookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bug Hunter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and our brand-new discord is here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, etc!Please rate / review and share the show (and our music) with friends!-- SPOILERS FOR THIS EPISODE BELOW ------Bug's Song-----Title: I Hope You Like ItPrompt Page: Modern Girl -> Beckton Gasworks -> 1984Lyrics:You must be pretty bored by now watching mejust watching tv eating sushi off the cushions of my couchso I learned a couple poems and I recite them in the darkand if you like them I can learn a couple more this time tomorrowcause I'm feelin' pretty guilty for my 1 surveillance agentwho's assigned to watch me through the 1-way glassas much as I don't want this you have clearly drawn the short strawand no one deserves a punishment like thatSo I hope you like it, like what I'm dointhe little puppet shows I put on just for you and only youI hope you like it, like what I'm doinjust for youI can't keep novels in the house but I can do dramatic readingsof the pamphlets that they slip under the doorI do a pretty good impression of the freedom secretarybut my minister of peace still needs some workIf you like it, let me know, flip the lights but if you don'tI can probably teach myself a dance or twoWe can workshop things together, I wanna practice and get betterthe man inside the mirror, this one's for youSo I hope you like it, like what I'm dointhe little puppet shows I put on just for you and only youI hope you like it, like what I'm doinjust for youAnd when the revolution comes and they rip you from my wallsI hope you never saw it coming when your jurisdiction fallsI hope the little song and dance that I distracted you with isthe final tune stuck in your head when the realization hitsSo I hope you like it, like what I'm dointhe little puppet shows I put on just for you and only youI hope you like it, like what I'm doinjust for you---- Matt's Song -----Title: The Thatcher EffectPrompt Page: Modern Girl -> Picture Disc -> Optical IllusionsLyrics:Do you know that you talk in your sleep when I'm drivingMumbling moaning mostly incoherent butsometimes a phrase just slips out before you bite it offI can't quite explain how it feels to be hearing youTelling the truth after so many yearsI could write you a letter or better put it in a songYou swear you're arrivingIt looks like you're walking awayYou blur my surroundings when I focus in on your faceYour features all scramble and change The shadows are pulled centre-stageTil I can't even see what I thought I saw yesterdayDo you know that you kinda look weird when you're smilingIt's all in your teeth, doesn't quite reach your eyes andI bet with a little more practise you could have it downThe insides are all coming tumbling outAnd the upsides are dwarfed by my towering doubtsAnd I can't take my eyes off this horrible mess we have foundIt's not what it looks likeYou say, that my senses are flawedLook at this way, you'll see that it's nothing at allI've come at it from every angleWhat a brilliant trick you have pulledI can't even see what I thought I saw yesterday

It's news-free Friday so unpacking Buckingham Palace's announcement about Prince Andrew (let's make that just plain Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, shall we?) will have to wait until Monday when rest assured we'll be going in deep. In the meantime...Our Em’s had enough of men playing it cool. On today's episode of MMOL, she’s responding to the Outlouders feedback on her dating life and officially campaigning for less nonchalance and more chalant male energy — attentive, enthusiastic, maybe even a little whisper this keen. And things that have tickled our fancy. We’re rawdogging boredom, dissecting the rise of the Hybrid Rockstar (Hyrox, anyone?), and spotlighting the Halloween comment that officially finished us all off.

Send episode requests hereYou're relying on your pretty pictures to sell you, but quality men need more than a nice smile to know you're worth pursuing.If your dating profile isn't pulling the kind of men you actually want, this episode is for youI'm breaking down the biggest mistakes women make on their profiles and why most are just throwing content up without any real strategy.You'll hear me do live audits of three real profiles—showing exactly where women lose quality men's attention and how to create an emotional experience from the first photo to the last.We'll talk about why listing what you don't want makes you sound jaded and how to use every inch of your profile to speak directly to the man you do want.By the end, you'll know how to stop relying on looks alone and start creating a profile that makes high-quality men think, “She's my dream woman.”If you're ready to stop attracting low-effort men and start getting messages from men who actually match your standards…this episode will show you how.Join my Free Attract Him Online Masterclass HEREFollow me on Instagram for more dating gems at: @torahcents @curved2cuffed 

Welcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music one song at a time. This episode Henry completes the set of Bob Dylan Fan Club founders with Caroline Schwarz, discussing Spirit On The Water from 2006's Modern Times.https://music.apple.com/us/album/spirit-on-the-water/187497036?i=187497259Spirit on the WaterWritten by: Bob DylanSpirit on the waterDarkness on the face of the deepI keep thinking about you babyI can't hardly sleepI'm traveling by landTraveling through the dawn of dayYou're always on my mindI can't stay awayI'd forgotten about youThen you turned up againI always knewThat we were meant to be more than friendsWhen you are nearIt's just as plain as it can beI'm wild about you, galYou ought to be a fool about meCan't explainThe sources of this hidden painYou burned your way into my heartYou got the key to my brainI've been trampling through mudPraying to the powers aboveI'm sweating bloodYou got a face that begs for loveLife without youDoesn't mean a thing to meIf I can't have youI'll throw my love into the deep blue seaSometimes I wonderWhy you can't treat me rightYou do good all dayThen you do wrong all nightWhen you're with meI'm a thousand times happier than I could ever sayWhat does it matterWhat price I payThey brag about your sugarBrag about it all over townPut some sugar in my bowlI feel like laying downI'm pale as a ghostHolding a blossom on a stemYou ever seen a ghost? NoBut you have heard of themI hear your nameRinging up and down the lineI'm saying it plainThese ties are strong enough to bindI been in a brawlNow I'm feeling the wallI'm going away babyI won't be back 'til fallHigh on the hillYou can carry all my thoughts with youYou've numbed my willThis love could tear me in twoI wanna be with you in paradiseAnd it seems so unfairI can't go back to paradise no moreI killed a man back thereYou think I'm over the hillYou think I'm past my primeLet me see what you gotWe can have a whoppin' good time  Follow @songsofbob, @henrybernstein.bsky.socialIf you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is already enjoying her merch! I have a merch shop! Check out all sorts of fun Bob Dylan (and more) items! Thank you to Mark Godfrey, Linda Maultsby and Peter White over on Substack.Email us at songsofbobdylan@gmail.comSubscribe: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack.

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR by SelahWhen I think I'm going underPart the waters, LordWhen I feel the waves around meCalm the seaWhen I cry for help, oh, hear me LordAnd hold out Your handTouch my lifeStill the raging storm in meI need Thee every hour, most gracious LordNo tender voice like Thine can peace affordI need Thee, oh I need TheeEvery hour I need TheeO bless me now, my SaviorI come to TheeI need Thee every hour, in joy or painCome quickly and abide, or life is vainI need Thee, oh I need TheeEvery hour I need TheeO bless me now, my SaviorI come to Thee, yeahO bless me now, my SaviorI come to TheeWhen I think I'm going underSONG 2: PERSUE/ALL I NEED IS YOUI close my eyes to seeMy king in majestyYour grace compels my soulTo love and drawing closeI lift my hands and singSurrender everythingIn you I know I'm foundMy God, to you I'll bowNow until foreverJesus, I surrenderShow me what I don't knowMore of youI'm desperate for your presenceLonging to be with youLead me to a new placeMore of youThrough the fire I'll persevereI won't submit to any fearWhere I'll go, you've been beforeAll my trust is in you, lordNow until foreverJesus, I surrenderShow me what I don't knowMore of youI'm desperate for your presenceLonging to be with youLead me to a new placeMore of youLead me to youForever, lord, I will pursueI will pursueYou've won my heartJesus, you're all that I wantAll that I wantNow until foreverJesus, I surrenderShow me what I don't knowMore of youI'm desperate for your presenceLonging to be with youLead me to a new placeMore of youOpen my eyesLet me see more of your loveMore of your loveHere I will waitJust for a glimpse of you, GodI'll wait for you, GodAll I need is YouAll I need is You Lord

Outlouders, where's the craziest place you've ever had sex? We need to talk about the rise in people having *ahem* private moments in public places. There's an interesting theory as to why which wait for it, involves the cost of living crisis. We clutch our pearls and explore. Plus, what are the exact things men need to be doing in 2025 to be considered a gentleman? An extensive etiquette list for men has just landed — but is it common sense or controversial? Em V, Jessie and Holly sit down to discuss. Also, do you need an 'Invisible Day' and if so, how do you get one and what are the rules? And it's time for our reccos including some incredible books for the (long) weekend, and a podcast that has Holly all riled up. Support independent women's media Recommendations Em V recommends The-Pile On by Clare Stephens Jessie recommends The Worst Thing I've Ever Done by Clare Stephens. Holly recommends Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth and Gravity Let Me Go by Trent Dalton. What To Listen To Next: Listen to our latest episode: THURS Listen: WED Listen: Parenting Out Loud: Rihanna & A$AP Rocky's 'Love Junk' Rebrand & The TikTok Training Camp Listen: No Filter: Clare Stephens Was Always ‘The Twin’ or ‘The Editor.’ What Happened When She Walked Away? Listen: Vanessa Amorosi, Emma Watson & The Problem When Kids Earn More Than Their Parents Listen: Victoria Beckham’s Version & Jessie’s Very Big News Listen: “Tough It Out”. The Announcement That Upset Us More Than We Expected Listen: Everything You Need To Know About Writing A Book, With Holly & Jessie Listen: Girls' Trip Etiquette & Why You Need A 'Nicole Contract' Listen: The New Rules Of Etiquette For Every Age Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here including the latest episode of Parenting Out Loud which drops tomorrow. Watch Mamamia Out Loud: Mamamia Out Loud on YouTube What to read: Modern Etiquette: The 38 things we all really need to stop doing at weddings. Modern Etiquette: The 23 dating and relationship rules you should know. Modern Etiquette: The 23 workplace rules you’re definitely breaking. Sally Hepworth had everything she thought she wanted. Then a podcast asked one simple question. CLARE STEPHENS: 'The first chapters of my book "The Worst Thing I've Ever Done".' THE END BITS: Check out our merch at MamamiaOutLoud.com Mamamia studios are styled with furniture from Fenton and Fenton GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening. Send us an email at outloud@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message. Join our Facebook group Mamamia Outlouders to talk about the show. Follow us on Instagram @mamamiaoutloud and on Tiktok @mamamiaoutloud CREDITS: Hosts: Jessie Stephens, Holly Wainwright & Em Vernem Group Executive Producer: Ruth Devine Executive Producers: Emeline Gazilas & Sasha Tannock Audio Producer: Leah Porges Video Producer: Josh Green Junior Content Producers: Coco & Tessa Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yue Zhao's career began with aspirations rooted in a desire to help people, initially thinking she would become a doctor. However, her path led her into the tech industry, where she spent over 15 years as a product executive in Silicon Valley.  Discovering the power of executive and leadership coaching became a pivotal point in her career. Inspired by her experiences and driven by her commitment to support underrepresented groups, Yue transitioned from a tech executive to a full-time executive coach. She now focuses on advancing the careers of women and minorities by leveraging her unique insights and personal journey. Through her Substack newsletter, "The Uncommon Executive," and her coaching work, Yue shares valuable lessons on leadership, overcoming challenges, and creating more inclusive workplaces. Yue has coached hundreds of aspiring executives since 2016, is an instructor at Reforge and Maven and is the author of the Uncommon Executive: Breakthrough to the C-Suite as a Minority. She's also been a VC back founder, venture partner at Life X Ventures and a consultant at McKinsey and Company. Yue has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BS in Biomedical Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley    What You Will Hear in This Episode:    02:16 Youi's Journey: From Aspirations to Reality 03:52 Discovering Executive Coaching 06:22 Challenges and Triumphs in Silicon Valley 09:20 Leveraging Unique Perspectives 13:37 Coaching Women and Minorities 17:27 Addressing Gender Bias and DEI Efforts 22:03 Building a Web of Influence 23:04 Challenges in Career Advancement 25:03 The Importance of Advocacy and Relationships 33:24 Creating Inclusive Work Environments   Quotes “Being able to empathize with multiple different perspectives is crucial.” “Finding those moments where you can say, okay, who I am, and where I naturally come from, gives me a step up.” “If I do the work and I do it really well, that'll get me ahead.” “When you've been in environments where you see what great looks like, you're like, ‘This should just be everywhere.”   Mentioned: The Uncommon Executive subastack LinkedIn   eConnect with Bonnie Online Course for Ambitious Women: https://www.female-career-accelerator-online.com/ Substack Newsletter: Own Your Ambition Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup   Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:    If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review  

"Your shame and disgrace are ended. You will live in your own land. And your wealth will be doubled;Your joy will last forever." - Isaiah 61:7But let's start with right now.Let's pray right now. Together, as One. Welcome to the Surrender Novena Day 1 (again)!We are walking not by eyesight, but by Heart-sight, by Faith-sight, out of the boat, and onto the water. Be not afraid. It's Love. I Love you, nik nikki@curlynikki.comPlease support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings▶▶ Cash App $NikWalton __________________________________________Day 1"Why do you confuse yourselves by worrying? Leave the care of your affairs to me and everything will be peaceful. I say to you in truth that every act of true, blind, complete surrender to me produces the effect that you desire and resolves all difficult situations.O Jesus, I surrender myself to you, take care of everything! (10 times)Concluding prayer: Mother, I am yours now and forever.Through you and with youI always want to belongcompletely to Jesus." -Servant of God Don Dolindo Ruotolo "If Jesus wouldn't say it to you, you shouldn't say it to yourself." - @Hannahlubutler"Death and life are in the power of the tongue." - Proverbs 18:21 "A word for someone.. your life.. your life is about to be unrecognizable. Where God is taking you is going to shock everyone. There is a whole new you that is about to emerge from the dark and broken places. It's time to say goodbye to that old cocoon. You can no longer be there. It's time to fly, child of God. It's time to take hold of the land and all the glory that comes with it." -@Godlywaiting"The more you slow down the faster you go." - @jonhillstead"What a beautiful thing to know that if you're still breathing, God is still working. That the God who made you has great plans for you and that He isn't done with you." - @becoming__better

It's here!!!My new book In Pursuit is officially out in the world, and in this bonus episode I'm giving you a taste of what's inside.So many of us are living in what I call the Prison - chasing approval, checking the boxes, proving our worth. Life looks fine on paper, but inside it feels gray and numb.This book (and this episode) is for you if:You've done everything “right” but still don't feel fulfilledYou're exhausted from performing instead of livingYou're waiting for the next goal to finally flip the switch and make you feel enoughYou're ready to stop fixing yourself and start coming home to yourselfIn In Pursuit, I walk you through three powerful movements: The Prison - seeing what's been keeping you stuck The Path - learning to quiet the critic and practice self-loyalty The Pursuit - creating a life that feels alive, aligned, and fully YOUI'll read a few excerpts, share my story, and give you a clear picture of why this book matters right now.

In a season of Stillness, but I'm still here. ❤️‍

In a season of Stillness, but I'm still here. ❤️‍

In a season of Stillness, but I'm still here. ❤️‍

In a season of Stillness, but I'm still here. ❤️‍

Hey Doc,Hiring a nanny can feel like a lot.Even after you've made the decision, there are still so many questions:Where do I look?What do I ask?How do I know if someone's the right fit?In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to find and hire a nanny in five clear steps.Nothing vague, nothing fluffy,  just what you need to move forward with more confidence and less stress.I'll help you:Get crystal clear on what you actually need (not just what feels "reasonable")Create a job description that attracts the right peopleAsk the right questions before you waste your timeInterview and vet with confidence (and boundaries)Onboard and maintain a relationship that feels good for both of youI even share the step most agencies skip, and the one that makes the biggest difference in how supported you'll actually feel.You don't have to guess your way through this.You deserve ease. And this episode is here to give you exactly that.

Welcome back to ADHD-ish! I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today we're diving into the “Stopping Smart” episode—a must-listen for any ADHD entrepreneur who's ever struggled with getting projects across the finish line. If you've ever found yourself in the dreaded “improvement vortex”—tweaking, reworking, and researching just a little bit more instead of actually finishing, publishing or launching—this episode is for you.We'll explore the three major ways we get stuck when it's time to stop: perfectionist tweaking, fear of rejection, and getting lost in endless research. Discover why “good enough” is often more than enough, and learn practical strategies—including my Completion Compass—for diagnosing your type of project stuck-ness and moving forward.Whether you avoid launching because you're terrified of what people will think, or you endlessly tweak in hopes of creating the perfect product, today's episode will give you permission—and a clear plan—to stop digging and start delivering. Stick around as we reframe launching as a learning experience, talk about managing rejection sensitivity, and give you real-world solutions for finishing what you start. Here's what you'll learn from this episode:The Real Reason We Don't Finish - three sneaky forms of “stuck” - perfectionist tweaking, fear-driven stalling, and getting lost in the research rabbit hole. Yep, she names names.The Exit Strategies That ACTUALLY Work You'll learn how to diagnose your type of stuck and use my “Completion Compass” to escape the improvement vortex for good.How to Write Your Own ‘Good Enough' Rules (Before You Start Anything!) Set smart, clear criteria BEFORE you begin your next big project to keep perfectionism at bay. Spoiler: your feelings don't get to decide when you launch!Emergency Protocols for When You Hit That Mid-Project Panic Practical, step-by-step advice—including my golden rule for ADHD entrepreneurs: you're not allowed to learn anything new until you put what you already know into action.Real-World Smart Stopping Tips for Every Biz Project Whether it's a course, website, community, or service—I'm serving up examples of what “smart stopping” actually looks like so you can stop tweaking and start shipping.Fun Fact! I recorded an episode after a botched launch—and guess what? It's one of the most downloaded shows ever. Turns out, real talk and imperfection win every time! So, stop fearing messy launches. Your people seriously want your honest journey.

Welcome to ADHD-ish, the podcast for ambitious entrepreneurs whose brains work a little differently. I'm your host, Diann Wingert, and today we're kicking off “The Momentum Series,” a deep-dive into what I like to call the “unholy trinity” of ADHD business struggles: starting, stopping, and switching gears.Ever find yourself stuck in a never-ending planning phase, or maybe leaping headfirst into a project before you're actually ready? You're not alone—it's what I call the ADHD starting paradox, and it's a challenge so many of us face. In this episode, we'll break down why we get trapped in either over-planning or impulsively diving in, and explore the real fear that's driving both: “What if I can't keep this up?”I'll introduce you to my messy start method—a practical, low-pressure approach that ditches perfection and procrastination for real results. You'll learn the 2% + 20% formula for action and discover foolproof systems that don't depend on your mood. Plus, I'll walk you through concrete steps, emergency protocols for when you're stuck, and real-world examples to get you moving—whether your challenge is launching a course, starting a podcast, or finally reaching out to those dream clients.By the end of this episode, you'll have practical strategies to overcome your biggest starting hurdles, and set yourself up for momentum that actually sticks. So if you're ready to get your ass in gear, let's jump in!Episode Overview — What to Expect:The Two ADHD Starting Problems:Analysis paralysis: Getting stuck in endless planning and researchCannonball starting: Diving in impulsively without enough prepWhy Both Approaches Set Us Up For Failure:Perfectionism and over-planning create pressure and stall actionImpulsivity leads to chaos, burnout, and stopping problemsThe Real Root: Sustainability FearWhy ADHD entrepreneurs fear they can't keep things going—and why this fear is rational (but surmountable!)The Messy Start Method:Diann's proven “2% + 20%” formula to get unstuckHow to combine just-enough planning with tiny, immediate actionThe Five-Minute Blind Spot Check:Five quick questions to avoid overthinking or reckless startingMood-Independent Starting Systems:How to set up external cues and “pathetically small” first stepsUsing the two-minute rule for unstoppable momentumBuilt-in Course Correction:How to schedule check-ins and adjust your approach without self-judgment Emergency protocols for when you're frozen or tempted to leap in blindly

Buckle up.. In this week's episode we talk - Old marketing = posting, ads, discounts- New marketing = unforgettable client experience that does the talking for youI- n 2025, your reputation is your marketingKey Points: VALUE x VALUE✔️ The Experience Starts Before They Sit in Your ChairBooking process, confirmation, vibe check—all part of your brand✔️ Word of Mouth is Now Experience-DrivenClients don't just share results—they share how they FELTIf the energy is off, they ghost—even with great hair✔️ Retention IS Your MarketingLoyal clients = walking, talking adsThe best “marketing strategy” is keeping clients obsessed with their experienceSo Tune in and take some notes!

God's Word isn't just a collection of wise sayings—it's alive, powerful, and confrontational. In this episode, we dive into 1 Thessalonians 2:13–16 to explore how Scripture doesn't merely inform us—it exposes us. From heartfelt conversion to outright rejection, everyone ultimately has to deal with the truth of God's Word. Are you willing to submit to what it reveals in you?--The PursueGOD Truth podcast is the “easy button” for making disciples – whether you're looking for resources to lead a family devotional, a small group at church, or a one-on-one mentoring relationship. Join us for new episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Find resources to talk about these episodes at pursueGOD.org.Help others go "full circle" as a follower of Jesus through our 12-week Pursuit series.Click here to learn more about how to use these resources at home, with a small group, or in a one-on-one discipleship relationship.Got questions or want to leave a note? Email us at podcast@pursueGOD.org.Donate Now --Title: The Power of God's Word (1 Thessalonians 2:13-16)This week: God's Word doesn't just inform you—it exposes you.Whether you believe it or not, the Word of God will reveal what's really going on inside.You can run, but you can't hide from God's Word.The power of God's WordSpecifically, how it can expose youWhether you believe or not, what's really going on inside youI meet with people all the time, and I can't always tell where they standSome of you might say, “I don't know myself!”But here's what we can say for sure: God's Word will eventually expose everyoneYou can run, but you can't hide from God's word. Our key verse actually comes from another book of the BibleHebrews, author unknown (possibly Apollos)Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) 12 For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.God's word draws a line in the sandAre you willing to submit to God? We'll see this in action in our text todayStart with our question:Q. When was the last time God's Word exposed something in you?Reading the Bible, finding something objectionableEx: Kenzie reading the Bible in high school…Or listening to a sermon…1 Thessalonians 2:13a Therefore, we never stop thanking God that when you received his message from us, you didn't think of our words as mere human ideas. You accepted what we said as the very word of God—which, of course, it is. Pay attention to two words hereReceived = paralabontes(Pillar New Testament Commentary) The reception of teachings from a teacher by a student was commonly described using the word employed here (paralabontes)... as in the case of Alexander the Great, who "received from his master [Aristotle] his ethical and political doctrines"...Intellectual assentAccepted = edexasthe(Pillar New Testament Commentary) While accepted (edexasthe) is almost synonymous with received of the previous clause, the verb commonly places more emphasis on personal appropriation. In other words, they solemnly received the sacred message and appropriated it for themselves.Not just head level, but heart levelGut-level beliefIOW Paul is describing their

In a season of Stillness—but I'm still here. ❤️‍

In a season of Stillness—but I'm still here. ❤️‍

In a season of Stillness—but I'm still here. ❤️‍