Either by choice or by circumstance, we all encounter seasons where we begin again. Her brand new book, Dare to Bloom, urges us to be both vulnerable and resilient in new seasons of life as we boldly position ourselves for what God has for us next. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about why she chose identity as the topic of her first book and shares a message of hope for 2021. Whether you find yourself growing impatient with God's timing as you begin again, you struggle to find purpose in your pain or you simply need encouragement to stay the course, this episode is for you.

Either by choice or by circumstance, we all encounter seasons where we begin again. Her brand new book, Dare to Bloom, urges us to be both vulnerable and resilient in new seasons of life as we boldly position ourselves for what God has for us next. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about why she chose identity as the topic of her first book and shares a message of hope for 2021. Whether you find yourself growing impatient with God's timing as you begin again, you struggle to find purpose in your pain or you simply need encouragement to stay the course, this episode is for you.

2020 & Why I Wrote a Book on Identity

In March 2020, Zim and her husband contracted COVID-19. God was present every step of the way, even when they weren't. In this episode, join Zim Flores, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about the four things she learned while sick (and in the middle of a global pandemic). Whether you find yourself desperate to shift your focus from fear to faith, you've been thinking about how to navigate this season with more grace, or you simply need encouragement for the journey, this episode is for you.

In March 2020, Zim and her husband contracted COVID-19. God was present every step of the way, even when they weren't. In this episode, join Zim Flores, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about the four things she learned while sick (and in the middle of a global pandemic). Whether you find yourself desperate to shift your focus from fear to faith, you've been thinking about how to navigate this season with more grace, or you simply need encouragement for the journey, this episode is for you.

Four Things I Learned After Testing Positive

Some people dress to be admired, pleasing themselves. Other people dress to be accepted, pleasing others. As Christians, we should always dress to glorify God. In this episode, join Zim Flores, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about the importance of wearing Christ on your sleeve. Whether you find yourself desiring to learn more about inner and outer modesty, you've been thinking about how to edit your closet to reflect your inner spiritual growth, or you simply need encouragement along the way, this episode is for you.

Some people dress to be admired, pleasing themselves. Other people dress to be accepted, pleasing others. As Christians, we should always dress to glorify God. In this episode, join Zim Flores, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about the importance of wearing Christ on your sleeve. Whether you find yourself desiring to learn more about inner and outer modesty, you've been thinking about how to edit your closet to reflect your inner spiritual growth, or you simply need encouragement along the way, this episode is for you.

Does God Care About What We Wear?

We are living in unprecedented times. Billions of people around the world are being forced to make adjustments in the blink of an eye. Fear and anxiety are now a part of our daily lives. In this episode, join Zim Flores, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about how we can silence the noise around us and ask God to guide us from the unknown and into His safety. Whether you find yourself growing more fearful by the day, you've instituted a news fast for your own sanity or you simply need encouragement to stay the course, this episode is for you.

We are living in unprecedented times. Billions of people around the world are being forced to make adjustments in the blink of an eye. Fear and anxiety are now a part of our daily lives. In this episode, join Zim Flores, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about how we can silence the noise around us and ask God to guide us from the unknown and into His safety. Whether you find yourself growing more fearful by the day, you've instituted a news fast for your own sanity or you simply need encouragement to stay the course, this episode is for you.

Silencing the Noise When Everything is Changing

Through seasons of doubt and uncertainty — in our desire to learn more about what lies ahead — it's not uncommon to be tempted to search beyond what God reveals to us. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about the ways people misplace their trust, how to get back on track &amp; guard yourself from the attacks of the enemy. Whether you find yourself growing impatient with God's timing, you dabble with horoscopes, crystals or tarot because they're "no big deal" or you simply need encouragement to stay the course, this episode is for you.

Through seasons of doubt and uncertainty — in our desire to learn more about what lies ahead — it's not uncommon to be tempted to search beyond what God reveals to us. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she talks about the ways people misplace their trust, how to get back on track &amp; guard yourself from the attacks of the enemy. Whether you find yourself growing impatient with God's timing, you dabble with horoscopes, crystals or tarot because they're "no big deal" or you simply need encouragement to stay the course, this episode is for you.

Who Do You Trust? Horoscopes, Crystals, Tarot & The New Age Movement 

There are times where the lessons we learn from an event, experience or season shape us for the rest of our lives. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares the top lessons she learned from her first mission trip — and how she learned how to find the specific Will of God for her life. If you want to embark on a mission trip of your own, interested in finding God’s purpose for your life or you simply need some extra encouragement, this episode is for you.

Living on Purpose: Lessons From the Mission Field

With the end of the year approaching, setting aside time to reflect on the lessons and blessings of the year can be a transformative &amp; grounding exercise. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares a few of her top lessons from 2017 &amp; what she’s learned in the year since. If you need some extra encouragement as we finish out 2018, this episode is for you.

Life Recap: Leaving the Familiar Behind

We’ve all been there. We’ve been in seasons where we feel far from God. We don’t feel the joy we once used to. And getting from where we are to joy in the Lord requires one simple thing. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares how we can continue to cultivate lives of joy. Whether you already lead a joyful life, you're struggling to create joy in everyday circumstances or you simply need encouragement, this episode is for you.

How to Cultivate a Life of Joy

Forgiving those who have deeply hurt you is perhaps one of life's most difficult acts of conscience. It requires us to forgo the easiest emotions to feel - anger, hate or retaliation - and replace them with love &amp; reconciliation. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares a personal revelation about her relationship with her father. Whether you’ve found it difficult to forgive someone you love, are still healing from painful circumstances &amp; desire the freedom to live again or you're simply looking for more ways to live like Christ, this episode is for you.

Ask Bloom: I Cannot Forgive My Father

Keeping God at the center of any romantic relationship can be tough — but it doesn’t have to be. Practicing this intentional approach to dating means that we can honor God with one of the most intimate relationships we have. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares personal insight into to dating God’s way. Whether you’re in a relationship and you desire to pursue more of God, you’ve had to let someone go because you weren’t standing on the same foundation or you’re single &amp; looking to prepare yourself for the future, this episode is for you.

Biblical Dating: Cultivating A Godly Relationship

Do you remember the peace that you felt when you followed God wholeheartedly? Or the joy that couldn't be robbed by the people around you? Join Zim Flores — an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ — as she tackles life’s tough questions with the Word of God. Bloom is a column-style faith podcast for every season of a woman's journey. Whether you're chasing after the things of God, desire to cultivate a deeper relationship with Him or need a source of hope to cling onto during difficult times, this podcast is for you.

Navigating the valley alone can be a very scary thing — but it doesn’t have to be. If we practice this simple act of faith, we won’t just get through the valley, we’ll conquer it. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she shares an intimate revelation in real time. If you’ve ever fallen on hard times &amp; are struggling to get out or you want to learn how to conquer seasons of hardship with gratitude &amp; thanksgiving, this episode is for you.

Survival Mode: How To Navigate the Valley

What do you do when life hits the restart button? New job, new friends, no job, no friends? Sometimes, when we don’t understand what’s happening around us, we just want the pain to stop — we want to hit fast forward on our current season. In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she tackles starting over with a framework of principles followed by veterans in the Bible. If you’ve ever lost it all or you simply need some hope while you navigate this new season, you'll want to tune in.

New Beginnings: How to Start Over Again

What happens if we actively wait for what we really want, instead of chasing after it? A young shepherd boy spent years in preparation, in hiding and on the run for a crucial assignment given to him by God. He waited seven years to receive it. Would you? In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she tackles this question with the Word of God. If you desire to learn how to find joy during your season of waiting or simply need some truth to cling onto, this episode is for you.

It's Not Time Yet: Learning to Wait on God

In the aftermath of infidelity, your world may feel shattered. It is a deeply traumatizing experience that leaves many questions unanswered: Will your relationship survive — and should it? Will you ever be able to trust again — and would you want to? What does this mean, and how did we get to this point? In this episode, join Zim Ugochukwu, an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ, as she tackles this question with the Word of God. If you’ve ever felt the sting of an unfaithful partner or simply need advice for keeping God first in your relationship, this episode is for you.

Should I Stay With An Unfaithful Fiancé?

It can be challenging to live fully sold out to God. On Sundays, join Zim Ugochukwu — an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ — as she tackles life’s tough questions with the Word of God. If you desire to cultivate a deeper relationship with Jesus or need a source of hope to cling onto during difficult times, this podcast is for you.

Introduction to Bloom

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Do you remember the peace that you felt when you followed God wholeheartedly? Or the joy that couldn't be robbed by the people around you? Join Zim Flores — an entrepreneur who sold her company to pursue Christ — as she tackles life’s tough questions with the Word of God. Bloom is a column-style faith podcast for every season of a woman's journey. Whether you're chasing after the things of God, desire to cultivate a deeper relationship with Him or need a source of hope to cling onto during difficult times, this podcast is for you.

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The best podcast episodes on global issues affecting everyone. Covering topics such as the #metoo movement, climate change, the impact of technology and some of the biggest global issues facing us right now. For anyone interested in learning more about the world, and some of the issues we're facing, pick an episode below and start listening! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

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Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Elizabeth Kolbert covers climate change for the New Yorker. She's the Pulitzer prize-winning author of The Sixth Extinction. And she recently wrote a paragraph I can't stop thinking about. "The problem with global warming—and the reason it continues to resist illustration, even as the streets flood and the forests die and the mussels rot on the shores—is that experience is an inadequate guide to what’s going on. The climate operates on a time delay. When carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere, it takes decades—in a technical sense, millennia—for the earth to equilibrate. This summer’s fish kill was a product of warming that had become inevitable twenty or thirty years ago, and the warming that’s being locked in today won’t be fully felt until today’s toddlers reach middle age. In effect, we are living in the climate of the past, but already we’ve determined the climate’s future."Kolbert lives, to an unusual degree, in the planet's future. She travels to the places around the world where the climate of tomorrow is visible today. She has watched glaciers melting, and seen species dying. And she is able to convey both the science and the cost with a rare lucidity. Talking with Kolbert left me with an unnerving thought. We look back on past eras in human history and judge them morally failed. We think of the Spanish Inquisition or the Mongol hordes and believe ourselves civilized, rational, moral in a way our ancestors weren't. But if the science is right, and we do unto our descendants what the data says we are doing to them, we will be judged monsters. And it will be all the worse because we knew what we were doing and we knew how to stop, but we decided it was easier to disbelieve the science or ignore the consequences. Kolbert and I talk about the consequences, but also about what would be necessary to stabilize the climate and back off the mass extinction event that is currently underway. We discuss geoengineering, political will, the environmental cost of meat, and what individuals can and can't do. We talk about Trump's cabinet, about whether technological innovation will save us, and if pricing carbon is enough. We talk about whether hope remains a realistic emotion when it comes to our environmental future.Books:-Edward Abbe’s “Desert Solitaire”-Rachel Carson’s “Silent Spring”-David G. Haskell’s “The Forest Unseen”-Bill McKibben’s “The End of Nature” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Elizabeth Kolbert: We have locked in centuries of climate change

Jordan Peterson and Joe Rogan delve deep on free speech for 3 hours! Somehow it gets more interesting through the episode, not less! Hear why often it's best to "be tolerant of the intolerable".
Canada tried to pass laws compelling people to use pronouns like zi and zur. Should you be compelled to call someone a certain pronoun? Jordan Peterson pushed back saying he had no problems using pronouns like zi and zur for people who have non-traditional genders, but that he had a problem being compelled by law to use certain pronouns. 
"I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Voltaire. 
We have gone from homosexuality being illegal in most of the west 60 years ago to same sex marriage being legal today. "Free speech is the master value because it is the value which allows us to update all other values." Sam Harris.

Free speech, only a small topic!

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and tenured professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos  100% off the Future Authoring Program code: "ChangeYourself" - The offer is valid until the end of Nov 30th.

The Joe Rogan Experience

Jordan Peterson is a clinical psychologist and tenured professor of psychology at the University of Toronto. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos</a> 100% off the Future Authoring Program code: "ChangeYourself" - The offer is valid until the end of Nov 30th.

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The best podcast episodes on parenting. Interviewing experts and talking through common issues surrounding parenting. This topic is filled with important lessons and insights for anyone listening. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Parenting is fraught with uncertainty, changing with each generation. This hour, TED speakers share ideas about raising kids and how — despite our best efforts — we're probably still doing it wrong. Guests include former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims, former firefighter Caroline Paul, author Peggy Orenstein, psychologist Dr. Aala El-Khani, and poet Sarah Kay.

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Turning Kids Into Grown-Ups

The multibillion-pound parenting industry tells us we can all shape our children to be joyful, resilient and successful. But what if it’s all bunk? Intelligence Squared are bringing together a panel of top geneticists and parenting experts to explore just how important parenting is.Arguing in favour of the motion are Robert Plomin, Psychologist and Professor of Behavioural Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London; and Stuart Ritchie, Lecturer in the Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King’s College London.Arguing against the motion were Susan Pawlby, a developmental Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with mothers and babies both in clinical and research contexts; and Ann Pleshette Murphy, a therapist, parenting counsellor and advocate for young children and their families.The debate was chaired by Xand van Tulleken, a medical doctor and broadcaster who has presented numerous shows for the BBC and Channel 4, often alongside his identical twin brother Chris.  Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Intelligence Squared

The multibillion-pound parenting industry tells us we can all shape our children to be joyful, resilient and successful. But what if it’s all bunk? Intelligence Squared are bringing together a panel of top geneticists and parenting experts to explore just how important parenting is. Arguing in favour of the motion are Robert Plomin, Psychologist and Professor of Behavioural Genetics at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience at King’s College London; and Stuart Ritchie, Lecturer in the Social Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre at King’s College London. Arguing against the motion were Susan Pawlby, a developmental Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with mothers and babies both in clinical and research contexts; and Ann Pleshette Murphy, a therapist, parenting counsellor and advocate for young children and their families. The debate was chaired by Xand van Tulleken, a medical doctor and broadcaster who has presented numerous shows for the BBC and Channel 4, often alongside his identical twin brother Chris.  Support this show <a href="http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared</a>.See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.

The Bloom Podcast

Weekly hand curated podcast episodes for learning