How do you respond when your prayers are not answered? Perhaps there was something good you really wanted to happen for yourself or someone else. Perhaps there was something bad you didn't want to happen. You prayed but did not get what you wanted. Dr. Levy encounters unanswered prayers that cause pain and suffering and cause him to ask God, "Why?"

How do you respond when your prayers are not answered? Perhaps there was something good you really wanted to happen for yourself or someone else. Perhaps there was something bad you didn't want to happen. You prayed but did not get what you wanted. Dr. Levy encounters unanswered prayers that cause pain and suffering and cause him to ask God, "Why?"

Unanswered Prayers?

Zachariah and Elizabeth had a long-standing disappointment to overcome. In the process of waiting, Zachariah picked up a negative attitude. While understandable, the angel Gabriel was not amused. What can you do to keep from being negative when an angel comes with an answer to your prayers? Why was Zachariah the priest "muted" until the baby was born?   Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

Zachariah and Elizabeth had a long-standing disappointment to overcome. In the process of waiting, Zachariah picked up a negative attitude. While understandable, the angel Gabriel was not amused. What can you do to keep from being negative when an angel comes with an answer to your prayers? Why was Zachariah the priest "muted" until the baby was born? Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

The Other Christmas Story

Where is Jesus when you are in trouble? Peter sinks after a heroic walk on water. Why did he sink and where was Jesus while he was sinking?  Had Peter been in a prior situation in a boat in a storm? Was Jesus expecting them to have learned from the experience?  Have you been in a prior stressful situation not EXACTLY like the one you are in now? Prov. 18:20-21 By the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach is satisfied... Death and life are in the power of the tongue... How are your words about yourself and your situation. Are you exchanging the power of your words for sympathy or gossip? Further resources on DrDLevy.com and Dr. David Levy App. 

Where is Jesus when you are in trouble? Peter sinks after a heroic walk on water. Why did he sink and where was Jesus while he was sinking?  Had Peter been in a prior situation in a boat in a storm? Was Jesus expecting them to have learned from the experience?  Have you been in a prior stressful situation not EXACTLY like the one you are in now? Prov. 18:20-21 By the fruit of a man's mouth, his stomach is satisfied... Death and life are in the power of the tongue... How are your words about yourself and your situation. Are you exchanging the power of your words for sympathy or gossip? Further resources on <a href="http://DrDLevy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DrDLevy.com</a> and Dr. David Levy App.

Fear in Crisis - Part 2 (Help for Coronavirus COVID-19) Overcoming Anxiety

Fear and Emotional Contagion are rampant with the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. People regularly share bad or distressing news with each other.  Anxiety, depression and fear-driven anger are easy to see. What does Jesus have to say about fear? Psalm 91 personalized.  Peter gets out of the boat and walks on water. Why does he begin to sink? What are the dynamics with those in the boat? Was Jesus standing in front of him as the famous painting shows? Or was Jesus behind him?  Photo by Barth Bailey on Unsplash

Fear and Emotional Contagion are rampant with the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. People regularly share bad or distressing news with each other.  Anxiety, depression and fear-driven anger are easy to see. What does Jesus have to say about fear? Psalm 91 personalized.  Peter gets out of the boat and walks on water. Why does he begin to sink? What are the dynamics with those in the boat? Was Jesus standing in front of him as the famous painting shows? Or was Jesus behind him?  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@7bbbailey?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barth Bailey</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/stormy-sea?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Fear in Crisis - Part 1 (Help for Coronavirus COVID-19) Overcoming Anxiety

Does King Saul believe David can win against Goliath in 1 Samuel 17? If you were trying to decide whether to send David against the giant, how would you decide?  What strategy does David choose and where does he get his confidence?  David is quoting from Deuteronomy 20 as he speaks with King Saul. He seems to have absolute confidence in The God of Israel.  Are there other giants in the land? What happened to them?  Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash

Does King Saul believe David can win against Goliath in 1 Samuel 17? If you were trying to decide whether to send David against the giant, how would you decide?  What strategy does David choose and where does he get his confidence?  David is quoting from Deuteronomy 20 as he speaks with King Saul. He seems to have absolute confidence in The God of Israel.  Are there other giants in the land? What happened to them?  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jeztimms?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jez Timms</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/giant?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Giants 5: David's Confidence

How do you differentiate between God and coincidence? Numbers 13:25 The spies bring a "bad report." We see "emotional contagion," spreading fear among the Israelites who want to go back to Egypt. Why do they want to go into the Promised Land the day after they wanted to go back to Egypt? What changed in their mind? If we see or perceive God it changes the way we behave.  The Israeli spies gave an "Honest Report" of what they saw, but without faith, God called it a "Bad Report," and it kept them all out of the Promised Land.  Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash

How do you differentiate between God and coincidence? Numbers 13:25 The spies bring a "bad report." We see "emotional contagion," spreading fear among the Israelites who want to go back to Egypt. Why do they want to go into the Promised Land the day after they wanted to go back to Egypt? What changed in their mind? If we see or perceive God it changes the way we behave.  The Israeli spies gave an "Honest Report" of what they saw, but without faith, God called it a "Bad Report," and it kept them all out of the Promised Land.  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jeztimms?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jez Timms</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/giant?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Giants 4: In the Promised Land

We typically take the worst possible interpretation of what someone did or said as the truth. We review the offense over and over...I'm not good enough, I'm not special...I'm not loved. Is there a situation bothering you because you took offense? What message did you receive that wasn't from God? Continuing in 1 Samuel 17. Other people encounter lions in scripture. How did David kill a lion and bear? Did he use his sling like a chain-mace and break the jaw of the animal? David is not intimidated and gives his own speech to Goliath the giant. What is your self-talk? Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash

We typically take the worst possible interpretation of what someone did or said as the truth. We review the offense over and over...I'm not good enough, I'm not special...I'm not loved. Is there a situation bothering you because you took offense? What message did you receive that wasn't from God? Continuing in 1 Samuel 17. Other people encounter lions in scripture. How did David kill a lion and bear? Did he use his sling like a chain-mace and break the jaw of the animal? David is not intimidated and gives his own speech to Goliath the giant. What is your self-talk? Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jeztimms?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jez Timms</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/giant?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

David and the Giant 3: Interpreting Insults

1 Samuel 17. Judah doesn't conquer the Philistine territory they were given claiming the iron chariots of the plains were too strong for them. God defeated iron chariots in Judges 4. David's family dynamics include envy, resentment and a culture of dishonor. Envy is treating your gifts as lower value than someone else's gifts.  Why do we interpret events negatively?  Who do you envy? Who makes you jealous? Were you raised in a culture of dishonor? Photo by Kyle Johnston on Unsplash

1 Samuel 17. Judah doesn't conquer the Philistine territory they were given claiming the iron chariots of the plains were too strong for them. God defeated iron chariots in Judges 4. David's family dynamics include envy, resentment and a culture of dishonor. Envy is treating your gifts as lower value than someone else's gifts.  Why do we interpret events negatively?  Who do you envy? Who makes you jealous? Were you raised in a culture of dishonor? Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@kylejohnston?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Johnston</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/giant?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

David and the Giant 2: Envy

 1 Samuel 17 David is sent by his father to to see his brothers "fighting" with the Philistines.  Goliath the Giant is described in all his glory, power and weapons of war. The narrator then switches to David at home with the sheep.   Did God want Saul or one of David's brothers to fight the giant? David played the lyre, how do you worship? Saul is offering a reward if someone kills the giant and David asks repeatedly about it. Why is Eliab angry at David? Photo by Kyle Johnston on Unsplash

1 Samuel 17 David is sent by his father to to see his brothers "fighting" with the Philistines.  Goliath the Giant is described in all his glory, power and weapons of war. The narrator then switches to David at home with the sheep.   Did God want Saul or one of David's brothers to fight the giant? David played the lyre, how do you worship? Saul is offering a reward if someone kills the giant and David asks repeatedly about it. Why is Eliab angry at David? Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@kylejohnston?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kyle Johnston</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/giant?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

David and the Giant 1

Saul becomes king of Israel and is successful in battle. Later, worried about an upcoming battle, he offers a sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel, the Priest. We hear that God will remove Saul and choose another.  Why do righteous people have children who don't follow God? Eli's sons and Samuel's sons don't follow God. They lack attachment (bonding) to the parent and to God.  1 Samuel 13 "Rules without relationship causes rebellion"  - Josh McDowell  How do you hear from God? Listening Prayer described more fully on YouTube entitled "Why Can't I Hear from God?" Photo by Valario Davis on Unsplash

Saul becomes king of Israel and is successful in battle. Later, worried about an upcoming battle, he offers a sacrifice instead of waiting for Samuel, the Priest. We hear that God will remove Saul and choose another.  Why do righteous people have children who don't follow God? Eli's sons and Samuel's sons don't follow God. They lack attachment (bonding) to the parent and to God.  1 Samuel 13 "Rules without relationship causes rebellion"  - Josh McDowell  How do you hear from God? Listening Prayer described more fully on YouTube entitled "<a href="https://youtu.be/--ir-vF6U9w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Why Can't I Hear from God?"</a> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@valario_davis?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valario Davis</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/crown-child?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

A New King 2

Biblical and Scientific Wisdom presented by a neurosurgeon. Emphasis on healthy relationships with God, Self and Others.

Saul is chosen king of Israel.  Does God want a king in Israel? Deuteronomy 17:14-18 seems to indicate God was OK with a king as long as he was a spiritual as well as political leader. God wanted the king to read and write the scriptures daily to be familiar with what God wanted. The people want a king for security and prosperity. 1 Samuel 9 and 10.  Is it possible you could hear God like Samuel did?  Would it be a good thing for you? If you desire a spiritual gift, Ask, seek, knock.  Photo by Valario Davis on Unsplash

Saul is chosen king of Israel.  Does God want a king in Israel? Deuteronomy 17:14-18 seems to indicate God was OK with a king as long as he was a spiritual as well as political leader. God wanted the king to read and write the scriptures daily to be familiar with what God wanted. The people want a king for security and prosperity. 1 Samuel 9 and 10.  Is it possible you could hear God like Samuel did?  Would it be a good thing for you? If you desire a spiritual gift, Ask, seek, knock.  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@valario_davis?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Valario Davis</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/crown-child?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

A New King 1

Why are the people worshipping idols? Where are the priests? Leviticus 10 and 1 Samuel 2 shows us why the people were not flocking to the priests for instruction during this period.  Bible Maps here https://www.knowingthebible.net/studies/bible-maps

Why are the people worshipping idols? Where are the priests? Leviticus 10 and 1 Samuel 2 shows us why the people were not flocking to the priests for instruction during this period.  Bible Maps here <a href="https://www.knowingthebible.net/studies/bible-maps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.knowingthebible.net/studies/bible-maps</a>

Who's Leading the People?

Idolatry was forbidden by The God of Israel. Why? What is an idol? Have you conquered the territory God assigned to you?  Begin discussion of the Levites and Priests. Leviticus 10, I Samuel  Photo by Houcine Ncib on Unsplash

Idolatry was forbidden by The God of Israel. Why? What is an idol? Have you conquered the territory God assigned to you?  Begin discussion of the Levites and Priests. Leviticus 10, I Samuel  Photo by Houcine Ncib on Unsplash

Idols in Your Life

Continuation of events in Judges 18. The tribe of Dan don't attempt to take their allotted inheritance in the Tel Aviv area of Israel. The opponents look to be too strong, so they go to find some unsuspecting people to attack in the extreme north of Israel. The 600 men from the tribe of Dan come to Micah's Inn for the night and steal his household Gods. Micah is very attached to his idols. What idols do you have in your life? Photo by Allie Smith on Unsplash   See Bible Maps here. #14 Tribes of Israel https://www.knowingthebible.net/studies/bible-maps

Continuation of events in Judges 18. The tribe of Dan don't attempt to take their allotted inheritance in the Tel Aviv area of Israel. The opponents look to be too strong, so they go to find some unsuspecting people to attack in the extreme north of Israel. The 600 men from the tribe of Dan come to Micah's Inn for the night and steal his household Gods. Micah is very attached to his idols. What idols do you have in your life? Photo by Allie Smith on Unsplash See Bible Maps here. #14 Tribes of Israel <a href="https://www.knowingthebible.net/studies/bible-maps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.knowingthebible.net/studies/bible-maps</a>

The Bullies from Dan

What was life like in Israel before there was a king? We begin in one of the most confusing portions of scripture, Judges 17 and see syncretism, the mixing of idolatry with The God of Israel. Micah has an Inn in the hill country of Ephraim and strange things occur. Is this the Bible? We are asking these questions What does God want?  What do the people want?  Photo by Matthew Smith on Unsplash See Bible Maps here. #14 Tribes of Israel https://www.knowingthebible.net/studies/bible-maps

What was life like in Israel before there was a king? We begin in one of the most confusing portions of scripture, Judges 17 and see syncretism, the mixing of idolatry with The God of Israel. Micah has an Inn in the hill country of Ephraim and strange things occur. Is this the Bible? We are asking these questions What does God want?  What do the people want?  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@whale?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Smith</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/motel?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a> See Bible Maps here. #14 Tribes of Israel <a href="https://www.knowingthebible.net/studies/bible-maps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.knowingthebible.net/studies/bible-maps</a>

Micah's Motel

What are the characteristics of narcissistic relationships? What is "narcissistic supply?" Are you a people-pleaser?  Photo by Max Bender on Unsplash

What are the characteristics of narcissistic relationships? What is "narcissistic supply?" Are you a people-pleaser?  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@maxwbender?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Max Bender</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/power?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Narcissistic Relationships

 Jesus had some awkward family dynamics. Can he help us with our families? Photo by Sandy Millar on Unsplash

Jesus had some awkward family dynamics. Can he help us with our families? Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@sandym10?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sandy Millar</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/s/photos/family?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Family Dynamics 1

We are to connect people with God.  We are priests. (Rev. 1:6) Talk to God about the problem. Adrenaline keeps you non-relational.  Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash

We are to connect people with God.  We are priests. (Rev. 1:6) Talk to God about the problem. Adrenaline keeps you non-relational.  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@reskp?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jametlene Reskp</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/collections/2092660/my-first-collection/e0f2839c577c729e8cfddc7e5176da3f?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

How to Help in Crisis 3

How do you feel? How are you doing? How did you sleep? What are the questions you ask your family and friends? What scripture would you use to help in a crisis? What words are you speaking over circumstances? Fear is belief in the greater ability of the enemy to steal, kill and destroy, than in God's ability to bless and protect you. Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash

How do you feel? How are you doing? How did you sleep? What are the questions you ask your family and friends? What scripture would you use to help in a crisis? What words are you speaking over circumstances? Fear is belief in the greater ability of the enemy to steal, kill and destroy, than in God's ability to bless and protect you. Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@reskp?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jametlene Reskp</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/collections/2092660/my-first-collection/e0f2839c577c729e8cfddc7e5176da3f?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

How to Help in Crisis 2

What do you do when someone comes to you in a crisis? Physical, emotional, financial problems are all around us. Do you point them toward God as a resource? Jesus distills all scripture into 2 commandments.   Photo by Jametlene Reskp on Unsplash

What do you do when someone comes to you in a crisis? Physical, emotional, financial problems are all around us. Do you point them toward God as a resource? Jesus distills all scripture into 2 commandments.   Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@reskp?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jametlene Reskp</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/collections/2092660/my-first-collection/e0f2839c577c729e8cfddc7e5176da3f?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

How to Help in Crisis 1

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Do you want to be loved? Are you pretending to be someone else? If so, you are in good company. What do you do when a crisis arises? How do you handle stress? What happens when you get angry with God? How do you pray when you don't feel like it? Does quoting Bible verses work for stress? Does God want to walk with you and comfort you in distress? How does suffering allow you to bring God into your problems? Why do some people feel entitled to a better life? Do you try to control too much in your life? How can you have more joy? How can you reframe your problem into a learning experience? Photo by Oleksandr Kurchev on Unsplash Dr. David Levy Podcasts on:iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2 Google Playhttps://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed Websitewww.DrDLevy.com YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK7aq4WGV71EkeEWnAkVunQ

Do you want to be loved? Are you pretending to be someone else? If so, you are in good company. What do you do when a crisis arises? How do you handle stress? What happens when you get angry with God? How do you pray when you don't feel like it? Does quoting Bible verses work for stress? Does God want to walk with you and comfort you in distress? How does suffering allow you to bring God into your problems? Why do some people feel entitled to a better life? Do you try to control too much in your life? How can you have more joy? How can you reframe your problem into a learning experience? Photo by Oleksandr Kurchev on Unsplash Dr. David Levy Podcasts on: iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2</a> Google Play <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed</a> Website <a href="http://www.DrDLevy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.DrDLevy.com</a> YouTube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK7aq4WGV71EkeEWnAkVunQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK7aq4WGV71EkeEWnAkVunQ</a>

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How does Jesus NOT want you to pray? Does God care if your public prayers are longer than your private prayers? Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice..." Do you hear it? Is it getting more difficult to hear God's voice with all the distractions in your world? This is part of a workshop on listening to God. Blocks and obstacles that prevent you from hearing from God are addressed.  Photo by Malte Wingen on Unsplash

How does Jesus NOT want you to pray? Does God care if your public prayers are longer than your private prayers? Jesus said, "My sheep hear my voice..." Do you hear it? Is it getting more difficult to hear God's voice with all the distractions in your world? This is part of a workshop on listening to God. Blocks and obstacles that prevent you from hearing from God are addressed.  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/PDX_a_82obo?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malte Wingen</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/search/photos/listening?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Why Can't I hear God?

Why are there so many pigs across the lake? Does Jesus dislike pigs? Is Jesus fooled when the demons beg to go into the pigs? Mark 5:1-20 30 min. Photo by Forest Simon on Unsplash

Why are there so many pigs across the lake? Does Jesus dislike pigs? Is Jesus fooled when the demons beg to go into the pigs? Mark 5:1-20 30 min. Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@forest_ms?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forest Simon</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/search/photos/pigs?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Jesus Makes a Splash 2

00:00 Buying my first car. 02:50 Matthew 5 Jesus on using words to manipulate.  06:43 Manipulating my way to family camp. 11:30 Using anger to intimidate/manipulate gets behavioral modifications but no love. 13:40 Pouting, door slamming, yelling and overwhelm = control.  14:05 You become like the god you worship. 15:45 Jesus doesn't manipulate. 16:05 Fear Bond vs. Love Bond. God doesn't want to control you. 18:10 Intimidation, contempt, sarcasm, teasing, put-downs. 19:15 Teasing vs. complementing - can your family do it? 20:25 Jesus faced intimidation, humiliation attempts to control him. Jesus never used his power to make life better for himself or his family. 21:00 Jesus did not try to control or manipulate, even at his trial. 24:40 Smooth-talking manipulation on the ski-lift. It takes courage to be vulnerable. Photo by howling red on Unsplash

00:00 Buying my first car. 02:50 Matthew 5 Jesus on using words to manipulate.  06:43 Manipulating my way to family camp. 11:30 Using anger to intimidate/manipulate gets behavioral modifications but no love. 13:40 Pouting, door slamming, yelling and overwhelm = control.  14:05 You become like the god you worship. 15:45 Jesus doesn't manipulate. 16:05 Fear Bond vs. Love Bond. God doesn't want to control you. 18:10 Intimidation, contempt, sarcasm, teasing, put-downs. 19:15 Teasing vs. complementing - can your family do it? 20:25 Jesus faced intimidation, humiliation attempts to control him. Jesus never used his power to make life better for himself or his family. 21:00 Jesus did not try to control or manipulate, even at his trial. 24:40 Smooth-talking manipulation on the ski-lift. It takes courage to be vulnerable. Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/zxnzdGoWdPs?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">howling red</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/search/photos/fox?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Manipulation 1: Anger and Intimidation

Singles Conference My experience with burnout after surgery in Africa. What makes you susceptible to burnout? How can you build resilience? Jesus faced opposition but did he ever face burnout? How did he stay joyful in tragedy and disappointment? 00:30 Susceptibility to Burnout. 3:00 Doing difficult surgery in Africa.  09:00 Sick in San Diego. 13:00 Trying to pray when sick. Entitlement. 14:00 Those in ministry susceptible to entitlement. 17:00 Gratitude 27:00 Matthew 13 Jesus rejected at Nazareth. 31:30 Jesus tries to retreat, feeds 5000 and walks across the lake. Playful after tragedy. 37:10 Peter doesn't want to miss the fun this time. Jesus training them and us. Burnout symptoms adapted from lecture given by Dr. J Bryan Sexton.  Introduction to Resiliency: The prevalence and Severity of Burnout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL1FmLYOC4c Photo by ibrahim kusuma on Unsplash

Singles Conference My experience with burnout after surgery in Africa. What makes you susceptible to burnout? How can you build resilience? Jesus faced opposition but did he ever face burnout? How did he stay joyful in tragedy and disappointment? 00:30 Susceptibility to Burnout. 3:00 Doing difficult surgery in Africa.  09:00 Sick in San Diego. 13:00 Trying to pray when sick. Entitlement. 14:00 Those in ministry susceptible to entitlement. 17:00 Gratitude 27:00 Matthew 13 Jesus rejected at Nazareth. 31:30 Jesus tries to retreat, feeds 5000 and walks across the lake. Playful after tragedy. 37:10 Peter doesn't want to miss the fun this time. Jesus training them and us. Burnout symptoms adapted from lecture given by Dr. J Bryan Sexton.  Introduction to Resiliency: The prevalence and Severity of Burnout. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL1FmLYOC4c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL1FmLYOC4c</a> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/hbz0mf6g564?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ibrahim kusuma</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/search/photos/burnout?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Burnout and Resilience

AUDIO Podcast. Video at https://youtu.be/sRG9y3pFPio Creature Comforts. Comfort Foods. Even in the womb we seek comfort and continue throughout life. From the time we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep we are very interested in our personal comfort. Does God want to comfort you? Are you looking to find comfort in screen time, movies, social media, sweets, food, an addictive person, gambling, money, shopping, work, exercise and many others. Not all comforts are bad, but any comfort can hinder your spiritual growth. Many people want God to comfort them but are unable to receive comfort from God. Why? With personal examples, Dr. Levy shows what it looks like to seek comfort apart from God and what it looks like to allow God to comfort you. Recorded from My Therapist Sez with Host Dr. Don Welch LMFT. www.enrichingrelationships.org Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

AUDIO Podcast. Video at <a href="https://youtu.be/sRG9y3pFPio" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/sRG9y3pFPio</a> Creature Comforts. Comfort Foods. Even in the womb we seek comfort and continue throughout life. From the time we wake up in the morning until we go to sleep we are very interested in our personal comfort. Does God want to comfort you? Are you looking to find comfort in screen time, movies, social media, sweets, food, an addictive person, gambling, money, shopping, work, exercise and many others. Not all comforts are bad, but any comfort can hinder your spiritual growth. Many people want God to comfort them but are unable to receive comfort from God. Why? With personal examples, Dr. Levy shows what it looks like to seek comfort apart from God and what it looks like to allow God to comfort you. Recorded from My Therapist Sez with Host Dr. Don Welch LMFT. <a href="http://www.enrichingrelationships.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.enrichingrelationships.org</a> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/8beTH4VkhLI?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brooke Lark</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/search/photos/ice-cream?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Where Do You Go For Comfort?

Why do we get overwhelmed? What erodes your emotional reserves? Do you know when you are approaching overwhelm and about to blow? Emotional fatigue and physical pain push us to a point where conversation becomes fruitless.  What to do when you recognize you are not connecting? Appreciation is a tool that can help you get back on track. 2:30 Overwhelm 14:30 Relational Circuits. 18:00 Anxiety is in the future. 19:00 Brain chemistry of prayer.  Many insights on overwhelm adapted from talks on relational brain skills given by E. James Wilder Ph.D. His resources are available at: www.thrivetoday.org www.lifemodel.org www.lifemodelworks.org www.deeperwalkinternational.org Relational Circuits concept and checklist developed by Karl Lehman MD and detailed in his book Outsmarting Yourself. www.outsmartingyourself.org. http://kclehman.com/ Geyser at Yellowstone National Park. Photo by David Levy  Breathing and imagination meditations on website www.DrDLevy.com. App store or Google Play have Dr. David Levy App which also has these resources for iPhone or Android. 

Why do we get overwhelmed? What erodes your emotional reserves? Do you know when you are approaching overwhelm and about to blow? Emotional fatigue and physical pain push us to a point where conversation becomes fruitless.  What to do when you recognize you are not connecting? Appreciation is a tool that can help you get back on track. 2:30 Overwhelm 14:30 Relational Circuits. 18:00 Anxiety is in the future. 19:00 Brain chemistry of prayer.  Many insights on overwhelm adapted from talks on relational brain skills given by E. James Wilder Ph.D. His resources are available at: <a href="http://www.thrivetoday.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.thrivetoday.org</a> <a href="http://www.lifemodel.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lifemodel.org</a> <a href="http://www.lifemodelworks.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.lifemodelworks.org</a> <a href="http://www.deeperwalkinternational.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.deeperwalkinternational.org</a> Relational Circuits concept and checklist developed by Karl Lehman MD and detailed in his book Outsmarting Yourself. <a href="http://outsmartingyourself.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.outsmartingyourself.org</a>. <a href="http://kclehman.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://kclehman.com/</a> Geyser at Yellowstone National Park. Photo by David Levy  Breathing and imagination meditations on website <a href="http://www.DrDLevy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.DrDLevy.com</a>. App store or Google Play have Dr. David Levy App which also has these resources for iPhone or Android.

Are You Overwhelmed?

Are you disappointed with God for something in the past? Unanswered prayer? Relationship failure? Do you have trouble believing God is good? It is worth reframing events of the past and rekindling hope. Audio from 2017 New Zealand Conference Video 2. Video on YouTube at https://youtu.be/sd1hmRO76AUJohn 8 Woman caught in adultery. 7:30 Covering shame. 7:50 Joy depends on treatment of weakness. 10:30 Rick and Rita home birth tragedy. 17:30 Parents often withdraw their love as a behavior modifier. 19:00 You will grow from suffering. 21:30 Disappointments with God are obstacles to relationship. 23:15 My circumstances affect my feelings, but do not need to control me. Circumstances do not determine God's love for me. 24:15 The pain of singleness. 27:45 We seek comfort but we often forget to grieve. 31:05 Jesus understands how you were set up to fall. 34:37 Self-pity feels good in the moment, and it seems free and justified, but you won't like the cost. 36:57 Renouncing vows and agreements. 38:00 God why? 39:15 We expect an apology when offended. 49:53 Forgiveness is not reconciliation. Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Resources:Dr. David Levy Podcast - God's Wisdom Freshly Revealed on:iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2 Google Playhttps://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed Websitehttps://www.drdlevy.com/ YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/DrDLevyMedia Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/user59106713

Are you disappointed with God for something in the past? Unanswered prayer? Relationship failure? Do you have trouble believing God is good? It is worth reframing events of the past and rekindling hope. Audio from 2017 New Zealand Conference Video 2. Video on YouTube at <a href="https://youtu.be/sd1hmRO76AU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/sd1hmRO76AU</a> John 8 Woman caught in adultery. 7:30 Covering shame. 7:50 Joy depends on treatment of weakness. 10:30 Rick and Rita home birth tragedy. 17:30 Parents often withdraw their love as a behavior modifier. 19:00 You will grow from suffering. 21:30 Disappointments with God are obstacles to relationship. 23:15 My circumstances affect my feelings, but do not need to control me. Circumstances do not determine God's love for me. 24:15 The pain of singleness. 27:45 We seek comfort but we often forget to grieve. 31:05 Jesus understands how you were set up to fall. 34:37 Self-pity feels good in the moment, and it seems free and justified, but you won't like the cost. 36:57 Renouncing vows and agreements. 38:00 God why? 39:15 We expect an apology when offended. 49:53 Forgiveness is not reconciliation. Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash Resources: Dr. David Levy Podcast - God's Wisdom Freshly Revealed on: iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2</a> Google Play <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed</a> Website <a href="https://www.drdlevy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drdlevy.com/</a> YouTube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDLevyMedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDLevyMedia</a> Vimeo <a href="https://vimeo.com/user59106713" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/user59106713</a>

Disappointment with God?

Awkwardly avoiding dinner with people I don't enjoy. 04:00 People pleasers. 05:12 Was Jesus a people pleaser?(Mark 3:20) His family comes for him. 12:14 How controlled are you by those around you? 13:15 Story of woman with anxiety and depression who wants meds. 18:42 Can we allow people to make mistakes?  20:18 Are you trying to be a savior? 21:10 "I told you so" manipulation. 21:45 Narcissistic people. 24:00 Time to draw boundaries? 27:00 Manipulation is insisting my will is done. 28:50 The person with the power is least invested. More on this angle on narcissism in this powerful talk by Bob Hamphttps://www.facebook.com/ThinkDifferentlyCounseling/videos/1586201834773197/ Photo by Hans Veth on Unsplash

Awkwardly avoiding dinner with people I don't enjoy. 04:00 People pleasers. 05:12 Was Jesus a people pleaser?(Mark 3:20) His family comes for him. 12:14 How controlled are you by those around you? 13:15 Story of woman with anxiety and depression who wants meds. 18:42 Can we allow people to make mistakes?  20:18 Are you trying to be a savior? 21:10 "I told you so" manipulation. 21:45 Narcissistic people. 24:00 Time to draw boundaries? 27:00 Manipulation is insisting my will is done. 28:50 The person with the power is least invested. More on this angle on narcissism in this powerful talk by Bob Hamp <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ThinkDifferentlyCounseling/videos/1586201834773197/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/ThinkDifferentlyCounseling/videos/1586201834773197/</a> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/pMy9Ax7QSA0?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hans Veth</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/search/photos/fox?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Manipulation 2: Control and Narcissism

James and John are offended at the Samaritan's treatment of Jesus. They ask to call down fire from heaven? Despite being surprised and inconvenienced, why does Jesus have a different attitude and rebuke the disciples? What is your attitude when you are "reprioritized" and people don't treat you as highly as you expect?  Luke 9:51-56. 2:00 Why is there tension in the air? 06:15 Does Jesus know he will be rejected? 08:50 Why does the party assume they will be received by the Samaritans? 10:45 Why I love shortcuts. 12:50 Why James and John want to call down fire from heaven.14:10 Elijah and Ahaziah episode of commanding fire down. 2 Kings 1.    18:25 How do you respond when someone cancels on you? Man who cancelled on me irritated me. 21:00 I'm a lower priority than I think I should be. 22:00 My initial reaction is not the path to joy. Jesus shows us patience and humility brings maturity. 22:59 Listening prayer, interactive gratitude (These are part of the Immanuel Process or Immanuel journaling.  https://www.immanuelapproach.com  or https://immanueljournaling.com) 25:40 If I'm special to God I don't need for you to treat me special. 27:20 Are people prioritizing you lower than you would like? 31:30 Inconvenience of rejection. Jesus and his disciples take a detour. 32:40 Costs us more than we think it should. 33:20 Is God taking you on a detour? 36:40 Possible reasons why the Samaritans reject Jesus. 42:00 Anxiety, your imagination leaves out God with you. 45:00 Why would Father allow Jesus to be detoured? 47:45 Why do we go through testing? 51:30 Patience and Humility always required on a detour. Humble Reframe.  Map of Jesus' last journey to Jerusalem from ESV Study Bible. Crossway Publishing, Wheaton IL 2008

James and John are offended at the Samaritan's treatment of Jesus. They ask to call down fire from heaven? Despite being surprised and inconvenienced, why does Jesus have a different attitude and rebuke the disciples? What is your attitude when you are "reprioritized" and people don't treat you as highly as you expect?  Luke 9:51-56. 2:00 Why is there tension in the air? 06:15 Does Jesus know he will be rejected? 08:50 Why does the party assume they will be received by the Samaritans? 10:45 Why I love shortcuts. 12:50 Why James and John want to call down fire from heaven.14:10 Elijah and Ahaziah episode of commanding fire down. 2 Kings 1.    18:25 How do you respond when someone cancels on you? Man who cancelled on me irritated me. 21:00 I'm a lower priority than I think I should be. 22:00 My initial reaction is not the path to joy. Jesus shows us patience and humility brings maturity. 22:59 Listening prayer, interactive gratitude (These are part of the Immanuel Process or Immanuel journaling.  <a href="https://www.immanuelapproach.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.immanuelapproach.com</a>  or <a href="https://immanueljournaling.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://immanueljournaling.com</a>) 25:40 If I'm special to God I don't need for you to treat me special. 27:20 Are people prioritizing you lower than you would like? 31:30 Inconvenience of rejection. Jesus and his disciples take a detour. 32:40 Costs us more than we think it should. 33:20 Is God taking you on a detour? 36:40 Possible reasons why the Samaritans reject Jesus. 42:00 Anxiety, your imagination leaves out God with you. 45:00 Why would Father allow Jesus to be detoured? 47:45 Why do we go through testing? 51:30 Patience and Humility always required on a detour. Humble Reframe.  Map of Jesus' last journey to Jerusalem from ESV Study Bible. Crossway Publishing, Wheaton IL 2008

Jesus Takes a Detour

How does the brain process sexual attraction? Do you consider God in your sexuality? Can sexual video games affect you spiritually?Audio From My Therapist Sez video presentation which includes research references.  Video of this talk is here: https://youtu.be/1K_oN2VxrC4 Resources:Dr. David Levy Podcast - God's Wisdom Freshly Revealed on:iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2 Google Playhttps://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed Websitehttps://www.drdlevy.com/ YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/user/DrDLevyMedia Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/user59106713 My Therapist Sez hosted by Dr. Don Welch LMFT. http://www.enrichingrelationships.org/donald-welch/   Photo by YIFEI CHEN on Unsplash

How does the brain process sexual attraction? Do you consider God in your sexuality? Can sexual video games affect you spiritually? Audio From My Therapist Sez video presentation which includes research references.  Video of this talk is here: <a href="https://youtu.be/1K_oN2VxrC4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/1K_oN2VxrC4</a> Resources: Dr. David Levy Podcast - God's Wisdom Freshly Revealed on: iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2</a> Google Play <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed</a> Website <a href="https://www.drdlevy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.drdlevy.com/</a> YouTube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDLevyMedia" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDLevyMedia</a> Vimeo <a href="https://vimeo.com/user59106713" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://vimeo.com/user59106713</a> My Therapist Sez hosted by Dr. Don Welch LMFT. <a href="http://www.enrichingrelationships.org/donald-welch/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.enrichingrelationships.org/donald-welch/</a> Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/gAUMfimWcDc?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YIFEI CHEN</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/search/photos/brain?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

God, The Brain and Sexuality

Jesus is sleeping in the stern of a boat. (Where is the stern?) When the disciples wake him, he calms the storm and rebukes them. Why? What could they have done? What did he expect from them? What were the relational dynamics on board?  Photo by Torsten Dederichs on Unsplash

Jesus is sleeping in the stern of a boat. (Where is the stern?) When the disciples wake him, he calms the storm and rebukes them. Why? What could they have done? What did he expect from them? What were the relational dynamics on board?  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@tdederichs?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Torsten Dederichs</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/search/photos/storm?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

A Stern Rebuke 1

David and Abigail 3: David, a man with a difficult acension to the throne, marries 2 women, Abigail and Ahinoam and begins to unravel. David goes on a suicide mission into enemy camp, pushing God. Emotionally exhausted, angry with God, and trying to obtain security, he pretends allegiance to the Philistines, the enemies of Israel. This departure from God's plan causes much damage to David's soul and the atrocities perpetrated lay the foundation for the Bathsheba incident.  I Sam. 22:2 02:40 David In Keilah, consults God. 04:00 I Sam 23:15 Ziphites. 06:10 Red Sea Salvation. God loves drama. Anti-faith desires. 08:00 I Sam 24. King Saul. David cuts his robe. 09:25 David and Abigail. God is always giving David spiritual power. 10:34 David marries 2 women, begins to come apart- bifurcate. 12:00 David begins working salvation by his own hand. 15:00 Ziphites again. 26:25 David goes to Philistines. 23:00 David makes raids against Philistines pretending to make raids against Israel. 26:20 Ziklag is burned. 28:30 Burnout caused by working for a boss or organization whose values you don't share. 30:30 Fantasy life always stops at the dopamine hit. Take it all the way to the next week!  Photo by jesse orrico on Unsplash

David and Abigail 3: David, a man with a difficult acension to the throne, marries 2 women, Abigail and Ahinoam and begins to unravel. David goes on a suicide mission into enemy camp, pushing God. Emotionally exhausted, angry with God, and trying to obtain security, he pretends allegiance to the Philistines, the enemies of Israel. This departure from God's plan causes much damage to David's soul and the atrocities perpetrated lay the foundation for the Bathsheba incident.  I Sam. 22:2 02:40 David In Keilah, consults God. 04:00 I Sam 23:15 Ziphites. 06:10 Red Sea Salvation. God loves drama. Anti-faith desires. 08:00 I Sam 24. King Saul. David cuts his robe. 09:25 David and Abigail. God is always giving David spiritual power. 10:34 David marries 2 women, begins to come apart- bifurcate. 12:00 David begins working salvation by his own hand. 15:00 Ziphites again. 26:25 David goes to Philistines. 23:00 David makes raids against Philistines pretending to make raids against Israel. 26:20 Ziklag is burned. 28:30 Burnout caused by working for a boss or organization whose values you don't share. 30:30 Fantasy life always stops at the dopamine hit. Take it all the way to the next week!  Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/IdjxBF_StBk?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jesse orrico</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/search/photos/drained?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Unsplash</a>

Pretending Isn't Pretty

Bad relationships can make you sick. With the best of intentions I was trying to make a relationship work and it ended badly. She was understandably angry and I felt manipulated. But don't stop at the breakup. There is much to learn from our mistakes. How does people-pleasing set you up to make poor decisions? How easily are you manipulated into staying in bad relationships? After a breakup - can you forgive? Who gives you advice about your relationships? Photo by Grégoire Bertaud on Unsplash Dr. David Levy Podcasts on:iTuneshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2 Google Playhttps://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed Websitewww.DrDLevy.com YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK7aq4WGV71EkeEWnAkVunQ

Bad relationships can make you sick. With the best of intentions I was trying to make a relationship work and it ended badly. She was understandably angry and I felt manipulated. But don't stop at the breakup. There is much to learn from our mistakes. How does people-pleasing set you up to make poor decisions? How easily are you manipulated into staying in bad relationships? After a breakup - can you forgive? Who gives you advice about your relationships? Photo by Grégoire Bertaud on Unsplash Dr. David Levy Podcasts on: iTunes <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-david-levy-gods-wisdom-freshly-revealed/id1403541244?mt=2</a> Google Play <a href="https://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/music/m/Itnylngdsghg425rjbhhcfzfw2y?t=Dr_David_Levy_-_Gods_Wisdom_Freshly_Revealed</a> Website <a href="http://www.DrDLevy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.DrDLevy.com</a> YouTube Channel <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK7aq4WGV71EkeEWnAkVunQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK7aq4WGV71EkeEWnAkVunQ</a>

Relationships and Reconciliation

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During the 1960s the field of psychology focussed on the science of how past trauma creates present symptoms, and how to reduce people’s misery. Professor Martin Seligman wanted to change that focus. He’s become known as the Father of Positive Psychology, and he’s had a profound influence worldwide. In Part 1 of our 2 programs with Martin Seligman, hear him address an exclusive audience in Australia on happiness and human flourishing.

All In The Mind

Positive psychology—with Martin Seligman

Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. Get Podcast UpdatesDo you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email.  Cheat Sheet  Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39] The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13] How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53] The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55] How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15] Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24] Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27] Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09] The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07] Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17] How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38] AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38] Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42] Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03] Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24] 5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56] Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]  Links  SELF Journal TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138) The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months 10% Happier by Dan Harris Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal” Moodnotes Day One The Five Minute Journal TextExpander Evernote Launch Center Pro Journey app Baron Fig notebooks Field Notes Moleskine Rhodia notebook Bullet Journal Miracle Morning  If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! Here’s how. 

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Journaling is a bit of a buzzword in the productivity space, but with good reason. And in this episode, Mike and Brooks explain why it’s so important. They dive into the many benefits of journaling, and share 5 tips for making journaling actionable and effective. They explain how to implement a journaling habit, recommend some different tools and apps you can use, and explain how to make the habit stick. If you’ve never understood why you should journal or you have trouble doing it consistently, then this episode is for you. <h2>Get Podcast Updates</h2>Do you want to get an email with shownotes each time a podcast goes live? Then let us know where to send the updates by entering your first name and email. <h2>Cheat Sheet</h2> <ul> <li>Why there’s a stigma associated with journaling (and why’s it isn’t true) [1:39]</li> <li>The benefits that come from pairing journaling and meditation [5:13]</li> <li>How journaling increases your mindfulness [7:53]</li> <li>The ways that journaling actually increases the likelihood that you will actually achieve your goals [9:55]</li> <li>How journaling strengthens self-discipline and improves communication skills [14:15]</li> <li>Why many people do something called “morning pages” and how it sets their day up for success [18:24]</li> <li>Why you don’t need to take a long time each day to journal (it’s the consistency that counts) [20:27]</li> <li>Why it is so important to keep your journal positive [24:09]</li> <li>The benefits of keeping a gratitude journal and how it impacts your outlook on your life [26:07]</li> <li>Why it is important to see the gains you’ve made by reviewing your journal [32:17]</li> <li>How to use journaling to identify pain points in your life so you can fix and solve them [36:38]</li> <li>AE recommendations for digital journals and apps you can use [38:38]</li> <li>Why you might want to use an analog journal and the benefits of pen and paper [48:42]</li> <li>Why it is so important for you to pick a time to journal that works for you and stick to it [55:03]</li> <li>Using automation and prompts to make journaling more efficient [58:24]</li> <li>5 tips to make the most of your journaling experience [1:04:56]</li> <li>Why you should review your journal on a regular basis [1:06:19]</li> </ul> <h2>Links</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://bestself.co/products/self-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">SELF Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/002-journaling/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS2: How to Get Started with Journaling</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/069-kendra-wright/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TPS69: Journaling w/ Kendra Wright</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/podcast/138-12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">How to Take Massive Action on Your Goals by Implementing the 12 Week Year Effectively (TPS138)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/12-week-year/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/10-percent-happier/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">10% Happier by Dan Harris</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/thai-nguyen/benefits-of-journaling-_b_6648884.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Huffington Post “10 Surprising Benefits You’ll Get From Keeping a Journal”</a></li> <li><a href="https://moodnotes.thriveport.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moodnotes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/day-one/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Day One</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Five Minute Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/textexpander/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">TextExpander</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/evernote/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Evernote</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/launch-center-pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Launch Center Pro</a></li> <li><a href="https://2appstudio.com/journey/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Journey app</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.baronfig.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Baron Fig notebooks</a></li> <li><a href="https://fieldnotesbrand.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Field Notes</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/moleskine-plain-notebook-large/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Moleskine</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/rhodia-dotgrid-notebook/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Rhodia notebook</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/bullet-journal/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bullet Journal</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.asianefficiency.com/likes/miracle-morning-book/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Miracle Morning</a></li> </ul> If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure. You can also leave a review! <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rrwvGAYKeM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here’s how</a>. <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity-show-getting/id955075042?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/asian-efficiency" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://overcast.fm/p253645-XOswX3" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://pca.st/productivityshow" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"></a>

How Journaling Can Make You 25% Happier (TPS154)

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On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, Stripe. If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover:  The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”) The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up. The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen) Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading  ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

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On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, <a href="https://stripe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stripe.</a> If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover: <ul> <li>The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better</li> <li>The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture</li> <li>What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start</li> <li>The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them</li> <li>The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today</li> <li>How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company</li> <li>How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”)</li> <li>The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up.</li> <li>The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen)</li> <li>Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading</li> </ul> ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

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