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This podcast helps you slow down, take a breath and shift your focus to the good, the true and the now so you can LOVE this life YOU live. Each SEASON is different, reflecting themes of rest, hope and listening. SEASON 4 - Become a Jedi of Attentiveness to your life, fighting the dark side of distraction and reclaiming freedom and joy SEASON 3 - Be inspired by listening to The Door Before Joy -- a memoir about spiritual transformation found in times of uncertainty and waiting. SEASON 2 - Cal ...
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Ro Halfhide is here to Spread The Love by helping to build a community of singer-songwriters. Ro Halfhide does that with his songwriting, the openmic sessions he organizes, and a podcast for songwriters.
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Living attentively includes paying attention to your soul - llstening for God's Spirit to speak. In this episode, learn what awareness of God's Kingdom has to do with living freely. And discover how Adam and Eve triggered the first self-help strategy. Learn from Jesus why suffering is necessary for finding your true self and living into the freedom…
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You stand at a crossroads. Neither choice looks good, easy, or like what you expected? What do you do? In today's Jedi training, we'll explore 3 voices you can listen to - each influencing the decision you make in a different way. We'll also talk about why your DISAPPOINTMENT is a teacher. As I stood at a crossroads recently, I received a Spirit-in…
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Has life lost its fervor? Do you feel like something's missing, but you aren't sure what it is? Do you feel disconnected from what brings you joy? In season 4, become a Jedi of Attentiveness. In this episode, you'll learn a mindset that cultivates awareness for where you spend your time, showing its direct impact on how you experience joy. It's tim…
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In Season 4, we'll focus on becoming Jedis of Attentiveness so we can experience more freedom and joy, greater connection with ourselves, those around us and with the life force known as God. Our Jedi training today hones in on a strategy that will help you in times of waiting. It'll also shake-up what you might be waiting to see or experience this…
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If you're thirsty for SOMETHING MORE THAN RELIGION and want to know God in a deeper way, you'll love this organic conversation with Mike Labrum, who is a Pastor and Spiritual Director. And if you're thinking, what the heck is spiritual direction?...you're in the right place. Get cozy, take a deep breath and brace yourself for another candid convers…
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In this insightful interview, Melissa Robertson takes listeners on her journey from conservative Christianity to an inclusive, evolving faith. With her extensive repertoire of reading, Melissa paints a refreshing picture of feminism and shares why she thinks Jesus was a feminist. We also discuss the BEAUTY of CHANGE and why it is necessary for the …
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In this vulnerable conversation about what it means to live authentically and find purpose, Shane Rossow opens up about his evolving faith journey and how it shaped his lens of being gay. Shane provides encouragement to both kids and parents who might be struggling with what to do once a family member comes out. We discuss how messages from faith f…
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Reflecting on the four stages of uncertainty, artist Teresa Elenbaas opens up about the importance of CREATIVITY in the midst of CHAOS and DESERT seasons. In a vulnerable discussion of the healing benefits of creativity, you'll come away feeling INSPIRED to create and see that it's never a waste of time. Check out Teresa's soulful abstract art at w…
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How does listening impact true understanding and decision-making? What does it mean to live in the freedom of God, even with our identity? What is the "door" before joy, really? And in the epilogue, I'll give you a metaphor for uncertainty that can help whenever you stand at your next crossroads. These questions and more will be explored in the FIN…
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Why is going back to the basics of faith important? How can flaws become beautiful? And how does listening for Jesus's voice impact making decisions? These questions and more are explored in Chapters 35-37 of The Door Before Joy, the story we are reading in season 3. It's a true story about the role uncertainty plays in the life of faith when stuck…
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How did the beginning of the pandemic spark insight into four stages of uncertainty? What light shines brightest in darkness? And what show prompted a total rethink of Jesus's role in a faith journey. This and more will be discussed in CH 32-34 of The Door Before Joy, a faith journey through uncertainty, which we are reading like an audio book for …
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What can a different "call" look like? What's the benefit of remembering when it comes to taking steps in an unknown direction? And what does it mean to live in the FREEDOM of GOD? These are a few questions that arise in Chapters 29-31 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story about journeying through uncertainty that we're listening to like an…
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How does a story about JOY start in frustration? What did the end of 2019 bring? What is the moment that presents the door? And what is required to walk through it? These are the concluding chapters in the DESERT stage of The Door Before Joy- a true story about journeying through uncertainty, where faith is brought to the ultimate test. In this aud…
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Why the conundrum with church? What's so important about the MIDDLE of anything? And what to do when God isn't giving you what you ask for? These are a few of that arise during Chapters 22-24 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story about journeying through uncertainty that I am reading like an audio book for season 3. In this story, I explore…
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How is waiting in faith like Halloween? Why the great expectations for turning 40? And what's the benefit of taking something apart? These are some of the questions we ponder in this episode, which introduces stage three of the journey. In The Door Before Joy, I take you through four stages of uncertainty that I discovered while searching for purpo…
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True Rest. Where to find it? And how did this podcast begin? These and other silver linings will be explored in Chapters 16-18 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story about journeying through uncertainty that I am reading like an audio book for season 3. In this story, I discover four stages of uncertainty while searching for purpose and mean…
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Leaving a career and plunging into the unknown comes with new rhythms--the good, the bad and the surprising--as questions of what gives IDENTITY and PURPOSE emerge. And is it possible to encounter God in a new, intimate way? These and other silver linings will be explored in Chapters 13-15 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story about journey…
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How does a life-long "Christian" connect with God in a new way? And when leaving a cherished career, what is the true treasure? These and other silver linings will be explored in Chapters 10-12 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story about journeying through uncertainty that I am reading like an audio book for season 3. In this story, I disco…
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Do you wear FAITH GLASSES that your parents gave you or do you see things differently? Who are the "thirsty people?" And what kinds of seeds come from family? These and other silver linings will be explored in Chapters 7-9 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story about journeying through uncertainty that I am reading like an audio book for sea…
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When life doesn't go the way you planned, then what? How does STRESS change you? And when you get to the end of your rope, who catches you? These are a few of the questions that arise in Chapters 4-6 of The Door Before Joy, which is a true story about journeying through uncertainty that I am reading like an audio book for season 3. In this story, I…
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In season 3, we explore the UPSIDE of UNCERTAINTY through story-telling. I'll read The Door Before Joy (formerly known as Dear God, WTF?). It's a true story about four stages of uncertainty I discovered while searching for purpose and meaning during a prolonged career transition, leading to a new way of living. This episode includes the INTRODUCTIO…
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Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on artists who write their own songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide. We're mentioned as one of the leading podcasts on songwriting! blog.feedspot.com/songwriting_podcasts/Rene Elenbaas is a prolific songwriter from Enschede, Twente. He mostly writes songs for other artists. H…
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Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on artists who write their own songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide. We're mentioned as one of the leading podcasts on songwriting! blog.feedspot.com/songwriting_podcasts/daMusic:Rarely heard a debut single as surprising as Doktor Rudi.Dansende Beren:According to us, PINGPONG…
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Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on artists who write their own songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide. We're mentioned as one of the leading podcasts on songwriting! blog.feedspot.com/songwriting_podcasts/Biff is the main songwriter of A New International, an eclectic folkband from Glasgow, Scotland. About A …
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Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on artists who write their own songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide. We're mentioned as one of the leading podcasts on songwriting! blog.feedspot.com/songwriting_podcasts/Ellen Tackenkamp begon haar muzikale carrière in de straten van Dublin, waar ze met lievelingsnummers van…
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Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on artists who write their own songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide. We're mentioned as one of the leading podcasts on songwriting! blog.feedspot.com/songwriting_podcasts/"My name is Luke Watterson. I'm a Singer/songwriter based in Scotland & Ireland. I Play acoustic guitar m…
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Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on artists who write their own songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide. We're mentioned as one of the leading podcasts on songwriting! blog.feedspot.com/songwriting_podcasts/Eyal:Eyal is een verhalenverteller die het hele alternatieve folk-, rock- en indie oeuvre bespeelt in eig…
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Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on artists who write their own songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide. We're mentioned as one of the leading podcasts on songwriting! blog.feedspot.com/songwriting_podcasts/"What I truly believe is that music and myself are made out of the exact same thing. I do this not for an…
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Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on artists who write their own songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide. We're mentioned as one of the leading podcasts on songwriting! blog.feedspot.com/songwriting_podcasts/The Other Way Around is een popband uit Deventer en omstreken. Zij spelen melodieuze popmuziek, vaak met …
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Songwriters Guild Live is a weekly radioshow in Amsterdam, focussed on artists who write their own songs. This week your host was Ro Halfhide. We're mentioned as one of the leading podcasts on songwriting! blog.feedspot.com/songwriting_podcasts/Luca Di Maio is and Italian singer songwriter currently travelling around Italy and Europe to promote his…
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If this is the only episode you listen to all season, it's worth it. Cuz YOU are worth it--shining your light! And, as moms, it's important we do so, not only for our children, but for ourselves. In this season finale, we explore what it means to be shepherds to our sheep. I also summarize what prompted me to start the podcast, why it's ending, and…
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Australian native, nutritionist and naturopath Amanda Jones gives us the skinny on how food is medicine. Not only does she give her top 3 Thanksgiving tips in this episode, but she gives great life advice especially when it comes to living with intention and believing in yourself no matter how many falls you take on the way. Amanda Jones is sharing…
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We're talking with Melissa Robertson, #ladybossmom, who started Pepita's Preschool in her community because she saw a need and knew she could fill it. In this interview, she shares how starting a preschool wasn't her dream job, but now that she's built a great school a dream has surfaced within it. We also talk about mom-life cuz that's our world r…
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