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Unlock the secrets to pottery that doesn't just blend into the background but demands attention in its own right. I'm Nick Torres, and in this session, I'm laying out a roadmap to crafting pieces that resonate with your unique voice and story. Tired of your creations getting lost in the crowd? We're bringing you fresh, actionable strategies that will help your pottery stand out. From the importance of diverging from the repetitive cycle seen too often in the pottery world, to the practical ways you can start making a mark that's all your own, I've got you covered.

Joining me is the ever-innovative Wesley Brown, as we dive into the art of merging diverse techniques to create something truly one-of-a-kind. Imagine combining wheel-thrown forms with hand-built elements, or infusing the rustic charm of Raku with unexpected modern twists. We're here to inspire you to push boundaries and experiment with your craft, ensuring that your pottery not only catches the eye but also tells a compelling story. So tune in, get inspired, and start leaving your distinct imprint on the world of pottery.

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Stephanie welcomes Rebecca George to discuss the power of embracing weakness as part of our Gospel Spice Wellness series. They share their experience with the “curse of the capable woman”, as Stephanie calls it, and how surrendering our weaknesses to God allows Him to turn them into His strengths. They discuss the tension between achieving for God's glory while avoiding self-sufficiency and how we can open our hands and offer ourselves to God. The conversation shifts to the ultimate calling of a Christ follower to make disciples, and the importance of surrendering one's life to God. The episode also touches on the dangers of constantly doing and the importance of trusting God's timing. Together Stephanie and Rebecca emphasize that embracing weakness is the path to success and encourage YOU to focus on God in moments of brokenness. Rebecca shares her personal experiences with being an overachiever and how surrendering our weaknesses to God can transform them into strengths. Rebecca also talks about the importance of balancing grace and self-discipline in our lives and the ultimate calling of a Christ follower to make disciples wherever we are and in whatever season we are in. They also discuss the Great Commission and the ongoing behavior of making disciples without striving or burnout. Tune in to gain valuable insights on living a life of surrender and obedience to God!

Some key takeaways for this conversation include,

- We can feel like we have to rely on our own strength to get things done.

- Weakness is what God wants from us, because He already has plenty of strength!

- Surrendering our weaknesses to God allows Him to turn it into His strength. That is the goal!

- Embracing weakness is actually the path to success, because we learn to trust Him.

Stephanie and Rebecca invite you to focus on God:

- Have an eternal perspective

- Fix your eyes on Jesus and worship Him for His character

- In moments of struggle and brokenness, invite God into our weaknesses and ask Him to transform them into strengths.

- The outcome belongs to God, and the obedience belongs to humans.

They also inspire you to balance grace and self-discipline with the following:

- Strive to do everything with excellence for the glory of God;

- Hold both grace and self-discipline closely and not see them as opposing forces.

Making disciples is the ultimate calling of a Christ follower. Together, they add:

- a calling is not necessarily to have a public ministry.

- We can make disciples wherever we are and in whatever season we are in.

- Making disciples is an ongoing behavior, not a one-time task or something to be added to a to-do list.

- Striving to make disciples all the time can lead to burnout.

- Different seasons may require a shift in our time and capacity, and it is important to have ongoing conversations about where we feel called to spend our time.

To conclude, surrender to God is the key! You have heard it before, but it is important to remember:

- Surrendering one's life to God on a regular basis is important.

- It means not producing results on one's own strength or measuring one's own performance.

- True freedom comes from allowing God's spirit to produce the fruit.

NEW! GO DEEPER WITH QUESTIONS, ON YOUR OWN OR WITH A FRIEND:

1. How do you relate to the “curse of the capable woman,” (even if you are a man!) and how have you experienced it in your life?

2. Do you struggle with self-sufficiency or overachievement? How does this conversation resonate with you?

3. What is your view on grace and self-discipline, and how do you balance the two in your life?

4. How do you feel about the importance to fight striving? Do you agree with her stance against “Girl Wash Your Face”?

5. Have you ever experienced a moment of surrender to God in your weakness? How did that change your perspective?

6. What does it mean to you to make disciples as you go about your daily life? How can you apply this principle to your own life?

7. Have you experienced moments of burnout? What do you do to avoid it?

8. How does your personal view of success align or differ from Rebecca’s and Stephanie’s perspective?

9. How do you remind yourself of God's unconditional love for you and the fact that nothing you do can make Him love you more or less?

10. In moments of struggle and brokenness, how do you invite God into your weaknesses and ask Him to transform them into strengths?

MEET REBECCA GEORGE

Rebecca George is an author, a speaker, and the host of the popular podcast Radical Radiance. Her greatest joy is helping women pursue their passions in a way that builds God’s kingdom. In her free time, she loves running outside or trying a new recipe with Garth Brooks playing in the background. You can connect with her @rebeccageorgeauthor on Instagram or at radicalradiance.live.

MORE ABOUT HER BOOK, DO THE THING

What is your “thing”? Surely there’s a better way to view it than through a lens of striving and worldly achievement.

You may have a special cause, project, or talent you feel called to develop. Fear and lack of clarity often make it easier to avoid the “thing” than risk failing at it.

Rebecca George is an encouraging voice in your ear to say, “Let’s not waste another minute of the all–too–brief time we have on this side of eternity.” She shows you how to pursue your goal with grace and confidence.

Part guide, part manifesto, Do the Thing beckons you to pursue the passions that stir your soul.

On this journey, you will discover how to:

See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.

Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.

Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!

Today is the day to take a brave step in a purposeful direction, using God’s Word as your compass to do the thing He has designed for you to do. After all, if not now … when?

Find the book here: https://davidccook.org/books/do-the-thing/ 

We invite you to check out the first episode of each of our series, and decide which one you will want to start with.

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God's glory, our delight 

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We are spending one whole month having conversations with inspiring guests about parenting at different stages of life - from newborns to adult children, and every stage in between! And then, we spend another whole month discussing essentials of physical, mental, and emotional wellness with a wide range of Christ-centered experts. 

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This episode stars Diane Grimard Wilson (Brain Dance: My Journey with Invisible Illness, Second Chances, and the Wonders of Applied Neuroscience). It was recorded over the Zoom between the This Podcast Will Change Your Life home studio in Chicago, IL and Wilson's home in the greater Chicagoland suburbs in August 2021. 

Because we grow up in different types of environments, we have varying understanding or comprehension of the world through our senses and experiences. Our upbringing and the environment and community in which we were raised play a big role in shaping our lives, attitude, and personality as we interact and live from childhood to adulthood.

A child adopts or follows the actions of the people around them without the ability to distinguish between what is right or wrong. This is also when they start to build impressions. Just like children, when someone is exposed to porn, they start to build a concept in their minds of what sexuality is without having an idea of what it portrays or means. Porn will try to create a sexual template inside someone’s mind that causes them to have the wrong idea and appreciation of sexuality and relationships.

In this episode, Andrew and Benjy talk about the importance of imprinting and how it affects your impression of what relationships should and shouldn't be. They share how porn creates the wrong interpretation and expectations of people in relationships. 

If you want to recondition yourself to start to imprint more with the good people around you, this episode will lead you to a vision for your sexuality, relationships, and what your sex is connected to. You’ll also get to know about the importance of clearing yourself up spiritually, mentally, physically, and emotionally before getting married. Listen to Episode 92 to learn more!

Shownotes

• The nature of pornography [2:46]
• Definition of sexual imprinting [4:57]
• How sexual imprinting affects the idea of marriage [8:13]
• How to balance a God-centered approach to sexuality [10:25]
• Pornography is not sexual in nature [14:35]
• Definition of sexuality [16:02]
• What High Noon is all about [16:54]
• Choosing what you imprint to [17:17]

Click HERE for the show transcript.

There are two main forces at work as we forge our lives striving to live authentically and also make a living. The inner child subconscious and the intellectual conscious. Understanding both of these is your key to the life you dream of.

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This week I'm joined by Kerri Hummingbird who is a Soul Guide, Channel and an embodiment of, White Eagle, an ascended master who specializes in rainbow light activation of human DNA.
Kerri has served as a social activist, leader, and philanthropist for over three decades. She is the Founder of the Skills Not Pills Movement and Host of Soul Nectar Show.
Kerri inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. She catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom with her Reinvent Yourself programs for individual and group mentoring.
She is the international best-selling author of "The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama" and the award-winning best-selling book "Awakening To Me: One Woman’s Journey To Self Love" which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening.
www.kerrihummingbird.com

Lion Forge, Legion of Super-Heroes #1, Judge Dredd: Trifecta from Rebellion/2000AD, Mutant-O-Rama: Marauders #1, New Mutants #1, and X-Force #1, The Last God #1 from DC's Black Label imprint, Blade Runner 2019 from Titan Comics, Steel Commando: Full Metal Warfare from Rebellion, Grendel: Devil's Odyssey #2 from Dark Horse, Something Is Killing the Children #2 from BOOM!, plus a whole mess more!