Best Hope Sears Podcasts (2024)

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Beltane blessings & finding your true self 43:16

2M ago43:16

43:16

Why limit ourselves to a day, when we can celebrate the whole month of May? Join me as I enjoy Beltane and how this energy infused fire festival can empower our relationship with hearth & home. I also deep dive into personal authenticity and how to identify, refine and embrace your true self. Substack For recipes, tutorials and more seasonal inspir…

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Eating Disorder Expert Explains Ozempic, Anorexia, and When Picky Eating is a Big Deal (with Dr. Malka Sears) 1:11:21

3M ago1:11:21

1:11:21

This episode is JAM packed with important info about eating disorders. We sat down with Dr. Malka Sears, a licensed clinical psychologist in NY and NJ providing high-quality evidenced based treatment, specializing in eating disorders, body dysmorphic disorder, body image, anxiety, and depression. The conversation around eating disorders, the use of…

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Spring Rituals 48:04

4M ago48:04

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In this light and uplifting episode, I’ll be celebrating spring and the themes of rebirth and renewal that come with it. I’ll be talking about simplicity when it comes to approaching creativity and inspiration, caring for ourselves and our homes, ideas for making and baking beautiful things and a daily ritual to begin this new season with a sense o…

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The wondrous world of trees 41:23

5M ago41:23

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In this episode I venture into the forest to discover the marvels, magic and folklore of trees. Did you know they can speak to each other? They keep time and have their own memory. Trees protect one another and use their sense of touch, taste and smell to survive. Did you know they can heal us? Each tree symbolises meaning and magic that stretches …

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Opening Up About My Anxiety & Jealousy Struggles (with Dovid Bashevkin) 1:12:04

5M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Dovid Bashevkin is the founder of the wildly popular 18Forty movement which is a new media company that helps users find meaning in their lives through the exploration of Jewish thought and ideas. In this episode, Dovid opens up (on a very raw level) his struggles with anxiety and jealousy. You can find more of his work on mental health here: https…

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Winter Wellness 41:49

6M ago41:49

41:49

Happy New Year everyone! In this episode I'll be sharing my winter wellness tips and tricks, why I avoid new year resolutions and how to practise the lost art of daydreaming and connect with nature. I'll also be sharing a recipe for delicious chocolate chip cookies that's keeping my spirits and sugar levels up! -------------------------------------…

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Overcoming My 26-Year Stuttering Problem (with Yanky Kaufman) 1:14:59

7M ago1:14:59

1:14:59

Meet Yanky Kaufman. He stuttered for his entire life. Until a revolutionary idea helped him COMPLETELY stopped. Yanky and his team today help thousands of people take back the power of their speech. Yanky was a person who stuttered and today he is world renowned stuttering expert. Contact Yanky's Team here: (732)513-2330 or here: 1-833-2-FLUENCY/1-…

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Christmas 1:04:22

7M ago1:04:22

1:04:22

Merry Christmas for all those who celebrate and happy winter solstice to those who don't. In this episode I share a secret I've been keeping, confide some deeply personal thoughts and provide a survival guide to Christmas that's very much based around my current state of mind. If you're looking for festive folklore, recipes and nature facts then pl…

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Rebuilding Life After Abuse (with Ray of Hope) 1:00:46

8M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

In the spring of 2019, two women in the Jewish community met and discovered that they shared a mutual need. Despite their experiences of personal healing, and despite supportive connections with family and friends, they each lived with their individual secret. With nobody else to share and identify with, loneliness and isolation were a burden that …

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Witchcraft Halloween Special 58:28

9M ago58:28

58:28

Happy Halloween! As I delved into detail last year about the folklore and history of Halloween, I thought this time I'd do something a little different. So jump on my broomstick, don a pointy black hat and let me take you on a ride through the magical realms of witchcraft. I'll cover all the witchy basics, including how to access your own natural m…

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Autumn Equinox 42:15

10M ago42:15

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It’s the autumn equinox, a time for foraging, self care and good books! Join me as I learn to truly enjoy the moment, meditate with trees and ease gently out of summer and into autumn. A gradual transition for mind, body and spirit. Have a peek at what I'm up to on instagram @rootedbynaturepodcast Feel free to get in touch by email on rootedbynatur…

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67. Navigating the Organic and the Organized in Microchurches - Jeremy Stephens - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 3 44:03

10M ago44:03

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Thank you for joining us for this final episode of Season 4 of Microchurches! In this episode we'll hear from Jeremy Stephens on how microchurches can understand and navigate the tension of the organic life and the organized elements of the microchurch and, more specifically, how we get the organized elements to serve the organized life of the micr…

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66. Leveraging APEST for Microchurches - Stacy Gaskins - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 2 35:03

10M ago35:03

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Thanks for tuning into this episode of Microchurches! Continuing in our Microchurch Conversations series, this week we'll hear from Stacy Gaskins as we talk through giftings within a microchurch, and more specifically how tools like APEST can help microchurch communities mature and more fully and effectively fulfill their calling. Resources mention…

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65. Belonging, Discipleship, and Social Spaces - Lucas Pulley - Microchurch Conversations, Ep. 1 32:24

10M ago32:24

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week we begin a new series of conversations around microchurches, and more specifically, discussing some tools and frameworks for people as they operate in their microchurches. In this particular episode, you will hear from Lucas Pulley as we learn about Social Spaces, and how understandin…

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64: Collaboration and Microchurches - Brian Sanders - Network Conversations, Ep. 4 1:11:32

11M ago1:11:32

1:11:32

Welcome to another episode of Microchurches! This week we will hear from Brian Sanders as we dig into collaboration within the Church and even through our microchurches. We'll dive into the opportunities, benefits, barriers, and potential for Kingdom impact through collaboration. Resources mentioned: Five Keys to Cross-Organizational Collaboration …

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63. Leadership Transitions, Part 2 - Joshua B., Lucas P., Jeremy Stephens, Taylor McCall - Network Conversations, Ep. 3 57:46

11M ago57:46

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Welcome back to this episode of Microchurches, which is a Part 2 from our previous conversation discussing leadership transitions within a decentralized network. This episode is a continuation in our Network Conversations series. This week we are joined my Jeremy Stephens and Taylor McCall, as well as Joshua Benadum and Lucas Pulley from our last e…

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62. Leadership Transitions, Part 1 - Joshua Benadum, Lucas Pulley - Network Conversations, Ep. 2 52:49

11M ago52:49

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Thanks for listening to Microchurches! This week we'll be continuing in our Network Conversations series with a two-part conversation with Lucas Pulley and Joshua Benadum. We'll discuss the concept of leadership transition, specifically in the context of more decentralized church models. And don't forget to tune in next week for Part 2 of this conv…

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Late Summer 34:39

11M ago34:39

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Sit back, relax and enjoy the summer because autumn is just around the corner! Join me as I take a look inside a beehive and follow the exciting life of a queen bee, the warriors that protect her and the cut throat politics of the colony that can overthrow her. I delve into the miraculous health benefits of honey, how it's made and what it can do f…

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What I Wish I Knew About Suicide (with Stuart Katz) 1:03:23

12M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

Trigger Warning: This episode talks about suicide. Suicide is the second largest cause of death for individuals between the age of 10 - 34. Stuart Katz is a mental health advocate whose primary goal is to eliminate stigma surrounding mental health and suicide. He shares extremely valuable lessons about talking to and understanding people considerin…

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61. Micro/Macro - Joshua Benadum & Matt Ulrich - Network Conversations, Ep. 1 1:00:55

11M ago1:00:55

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This week we're kicking off a new series called Network Conversations. In this particular episode, we'll chat about microchurch networks with Joshua Benadum of Dwell Community Church and Matt Ulrich of Greenhouse Church in Gainesville. Specifically, you will hear about the dynamic between their microchurches and their macro expression of church for…

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60. Shaunna Sturgeon of Watershed Collective - Network Stories, Ep. 5 53:29

12M ago53:29

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! We're excited to continue in our series of hearing from networks around the country doing small expressions of the church in their own context. In this episode, you will hear from Shaunna Sturgeon of Watershed Collective in Iola, Kansas. Shaunna and her community are empowering local missionari…

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59. Joshua Benadum of Dwell - Network Stories, Ep. 4 58:51

12M ago58:51

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Welcome back to the Microchurches Podcast! In this week's episode, we're continuing in our series by hearing from Joshua Benadum of Dwell Community Church in Columbus, Ohio. Having officially began in 1969, their community and church structure has looked different over the years, and they have a lot of lessons and wisdom to share about how they've …

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58. Dori Yuen of Channel Network - Network Stories, Ep. 3 1:01:48

12M ago1:01:48

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Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of Microchurches! Today we will hear from Dori Yuen in the San Francisco. Dori is the executive director of the Channel Network, a discipleship focused family of missionaries in the Bay Area. Listen in to hear about the lessons they are learning as missionaries and as a network, and some tools and rhythms …

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The Jewish Parent’s Guide to “The Talk” (with Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman) 59:33

1y ago59:33

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Warning: This episode is for parents & adults only. Here's a conversation that integrates the Torah’s wisdom and cutting-edge psychological research to provide a comprehensive approach to educating and supporting our sons and students regarding: health and safety, puberty, marital intimacy, and today’s challenges to kedushah. Dr. Shloimie Zimmerman…

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57. Brian Johnson and Breana Weibe of KC Underground - Network Stories, Ep. 2 1:09:50

1y ago1:09:50

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Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches, where we'll hear from Brian Johnson and Breana Weibe of KC Underground. They'll share some interesting insights into how they've contextualized their network to their communities, how their missionaries have helped shape their culture and how they serve, and of course some inspiring stories of m…

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56. Daniel Yang of Prodigal Network - Network Stories, Ep. 1 1:01:01

1y ago1:01:01

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches. This week kicks off a new series hearing from networks around the country who are pursuing these smaller expressions of church in their own contexts. In this episode, we'll sit down with Daniel Yang of the Prodigal Network in Chicago, IL. You'll hear about the ways that things like history and …

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55. Building Kingdom Ecosystems w/ Brave Cities, Pt. 2 - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 6 46:42

1y ago46:42

46:42

Thanks for tuning into Part 2 of our conversation on Kingdom Ecosystems with Jon Dengler and Taylor McCall from Brave Cities. In this episode, you're sure to be inspired and challenged to think differently about your circles and communities you engage with on a daily basis, and how God might be calling you or those around you to be the church in th…

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Midsummer 38:11

1y ago38:11

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Join me as I revel in midsummer and send wishes into the woodsmoke on the summer solstice. I'll be reflecting on positive thoughts, how our hobbies shape our identity and how easily our intuition can lose its voice in our busy lives. I wander my garden, gathering flowers and inspiration for syrups and cordials. And I'll be experimenting with a reci…

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54. Building Kingdom Ecosystems w/ Brave Cities, Pt. 1 - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep 5 1:02:02

1y ago1:02:02

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Welcome back to this week's episode of Microchurches. To continue in our series of Reimagining Microchurch, in this episode you will be able to tune-in to a conversation with Jon Dengler and Taylor McCall from Brave Cities. They will share their experiences with learning the needs of their contexts and being the church through building within their…

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My Gambling Addiction Story & How I Help Addicts Recover (with Ike Dweck) 58:01

1y ago58:01

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After struggling with gambling addiction, Ike Dweck slowly turned his life around. He has gone on to help others in need. He created the SAFE Foundation which is a New York state licensed OASAS (office of alcoholism and substance abuse services) outpatient treatment program located in Brooklyn, New York. They serve as a reliable haven for those exp…

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53. Creating Experimental Communities w/ Mark Scandrette - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 4 1:04:39

1y ago1:04:39

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Thank you for tuning in to this episode of Microchurches! Today we are continuing in our series by hearing from Mark Scandrette, founding director of ReIMAGINE: A Center for Integral Christian Practice, where he leads an annual series of retreats, workshops and projects designed to help participants apply spiritual wisdom to everyday life. In this …

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52. The Future of the Church w/ Alan Hirsch and Brian Sanders - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 3 1:01:25

1y ago1:01:25

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Welcome back, and thanks for tuning into this episode of Microchurches. Last episode, we sat down with Alan Hirsch and reflected on the missional conversation thus far. Today, we're joined by both Alan Hirsch and Brian Sanders, to continue this conversation and to unpack what it means for the future of the church. You will hear insights into what A…

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51. The Missional Conversation Thus Far w/ Alan Hirsch - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 2 44:19

1y ago44:19

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Thanks for listening in to this week's episode. We're continuing in our series this week by hearing from Alan Hirsch once again as we dive into what the missional conversation has consisted of thus far. You will hear about the way this conversation has shifted over the years and where it might be headed, as well as some challenges that movements an…

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50. mDNA w/ Alan Hirsch - Reimagining Microchurch, Ep. 1 1:12:11

1y ago1:12:11

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Welcome to Season 4 of Microchurches! Thank you so much for tuning in. We're kicking off this season with a series called Reimagining Microchurch. In this particular episode, you'll be hearing from Alan Hirsch, an influential thinker and leader in the world of missional Christianity. Alan is known for his work in helping churches and organizations …

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Taming Technology: Learning to Use the Internet in a Healthy Way (with Dr. Eli Shapiro) 1:13:20

1y ago1:13:20

1:13:20

Dr. Eli Shapiro is a licensed clinical social worker with a doctorate in education and specialists certificate in Jewish educational leadership. He is the creator and director of The Digital Citizenship Project, an Adjunct Professor for the City University of New York and a Trustee of the Queens Borough Public Library. Dr. Shapiro has presented to …

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Early Spring 43:41

1y ago43:41

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Early Spring has arrived and the April showers have brought May flowers. So join me as I explore weather proverbs and what they mean. Let’s dance around the Maypole and revel in Beltane celebrations and Celtic folklore. I do a deep dive on Hawthorn, a magical healing tree, guarded by the Fey. Look up at the stars with me, to see May blossoms in the…

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An Intro to Psychedelic Therapy (with Dina Beer) 59:27

1+ y ago59:27

59:27

In this episode, the Klestzicks explore as an introduction the innovative world of psychedelic therapy, discussing its potential benefits as well as the potential risks involved. Dina provides insights and stories on how complex and nuanced this therapy can be for people as well as the importance of approaching this treatment responsibly and within…

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10 Dumb Mistakes Smart Couples Make (with Rabbi Bentzion Shafier) 1:05:19

1+ y ago1:05:19

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In this episode, Rabbi Schafier explores how to strengthen your relationship, even if you and your partner are experiencing different realities. We discuss specific ways to communicate effectively, understand and embrace your spouse's emotions, and appreciate each other genuinely. The Rabbi reveals the ONE THING your husband wants from you more tha…

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Spring Equinox 38:51

1+ y ago38:51

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It’s the month of the spring equinox, a time of natural magic as everything around us emerges from the earth and the world feels full of green shoots and new opportunities. It’s a tipping point where the wheel of the year turns, the seasons change and winter tips gently into spring. Join me in a daily crystal practice, seed sowing, foraging and men…

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Effective Ways to Respond to Your Child's Behavior (with Eliana Yachnes) 55:51

1+ y ago55:51

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Did you know that Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is helpful for all children? ABA is a therapeutic approach that uses scientific principles of behavior to teach new skills, reduce challenging behavior, and increase positive behavior in children. ABA is a data-driven and individualized approach that involves breaking down complex skills into smalle…

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49. Bonus Episode - Righteous Brood - Making the Mission of God a Family Story with Hugh Halter 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

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While you wait for Season 4, here's a BONUS episode where we sit down with Hugh Halter and talk about kids, parenthood, and making the mission of God a family story. For those of us who are parents, we want to raise our kids to know deeply God's love and saving grace. In this episode, you'll learn practical tools to equip you to do this, and how mi…

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Spring is Coming 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

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It’s still so cold and grey but step outside and you will see so many beautiful signs of Spring, and I promise it’s just around the corner. It may still be time for warm blankets and candlelight but the sun is holding out a little longer each evening and descending in hues of pink and gold. The trees are budding, snowdrops are blooming and there’s …

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The Difficult Conversation About Intimacy (with Rabbi Dr. Simcha Feuerman) 1:02:55

1+ y ago1:02:55

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THIS IS FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY. Dr. Feuerman is a clinician in private practice, specializing in high-conflict couples and families and male sexual health, as well as a social services executive who develops and supervises community mental health projects. He specializes in community mental health projects; high-conflict couples and families and…

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Late Winter 39:10

1+ y ago39:10

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Happy new year everyone! In this episode I'll be talking about late winter, what's happening out in the natural world and why the mysterious owl is my favourite nocturnal creature. I'll be looking at Seasonal Affective Disorder and how I look after my mind and body to beat the winter blues, reflect on new year expectations and share my healthy brea…

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My Journey with Infertility & Adoption: Yettie Katz ft. (her son) Elimelech Katz 59:35

1+ y ago59:35

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A lot of couples struggle with infertility. Most handle their challenge privately, and some more publicly. Yettie is an advocate for telling her journey to help others understand what it's like to be in her shoes. After years of trying, she and her husband decided to adopt. In this week's episode, the Klestzicks talk to Yettie and her son, Elimelec…

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48. Lessons from Microchurch Stories - Microchurch Life, Ep. 6 40:17

1+ y ago40:17

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Thank you for listening to this episode of Microchurches. To wrap up season 3, we are bringing it full circle and debriefing lessons from the microchurch stories we've heard from all over the world. Come listen in as Tomy and Lucas discuss the different lessons, barriers, values, and other insights shared by these brave microchurches in their vastl…

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Mid Winter & Christmas 35:11

1+ y ago35:11

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Mid Winter is here and there's so much to celebrate. Join me as I walk through the frosty woods, mark the winter solstice, revel in the christmas sparkle, release the seasonal stress, make candles and lip balm, enjoy the long cosy nights and listen to a poem to get you in the mood for Christmas and the delight this month brings. Instagram: @rootedb…

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47. Liturgy of the Microchurch - Microchurch Life, Ep. 4 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! As we near the end of this series, we wanted to talk about the Liturgy of a Microchurch. We will sit down with Jeremy Stephens, and hear about how having a liturgy can bring a kind of order that keeps your community accountable, while also creating freedom to serve God and love on those you are…

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Dealing With Our Difficult Emotions (ft. Dr. Chaya Lieba Kobernick) 55:52

1+ y ago55:52

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In this episode we explore the intricacies of human emotions and offer practical advice on how to effectively manage and navigate our feelings. Dr. Kobernick is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founder and Director of The CBT/DBT Center. She received her doctorate at Long Island University - Post Campus where she studied under Dr. Jill Rath…

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46. Conflict and Discipline - Microchurch Life, Ep. 3 54:53

1+ y ago54:53

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Thanks for listening to this episode of Microchurches! Today we are continuing in our series talking about Microchurch Life. You will hear from Lucas Pulley about how conflict and the process of dissent generally will happen within a microchurch model, and best practices for leading and shepherding within those spaces. Resources mentioned: Undergro…

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