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MinistryWatch PodcastEp. 335: Calvin University, TD Jakes, YWAM, Artificial Intelligence in the PulpitOn today’s program, Calvin University’s president resigns after allegations of misconduct surface. We’ll have details. Also, T.D. Jakes Foundation announces $9 million in grants—we’ll take a look at the recipients, plus take a deeper dive into some of T.D. Jakes other business ventures. And, A-I in the pulpit. As technology advances, pastors are faced with new opportunities…and ethical considerations.
We begin today with sad news out of Tanzania. A bus accident claimed 11 of missionaries serving with Youth With a Mission. Leaders of YWAM (Youth With a Mission) are rallying for support to aid logistical arra...2024-03-0129 min
Middle Class Film ClassGab & Chatter: RRR / Black Bear / The Menu / 300 / Brian & Charles / Banshees of Inisherin / The VillageOn this episode: A sneak peek at this year’s Oscars, and What the hell is a Ke Huy Quaniasance??? PLUS Nukie saves actual lives, and Jonah Hill catches an actual beating.In news: Champion, Street wear, Goth Ninja, Cyber Ninja, delivery company, Golden Globes, flood warning, Will Smith, Oscars, Paul Walter Hauser, Blackbird, Richard Jenkins, Dahmer, Seth Rogan Pam and Tommy, Domhnall Gleeson, The Patient, F. Murray Abrahams, White Lotus, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, Evan Peters, Taron Egerton, Andrew Garfield, Under the Banner of Heaven, Sebastian Stan, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried, The Dropout, Banshees of Inisherin, Ta...2023-01-161h 29
At Home With Ashley GEnneagram Type 8!Join me and fellow podcaster, Heather Ritchie, as we discuss the Enneagram Type 8! You can find Heather's podcast by searching: The Middle with Daniel and Heather Ritchie! 2021-08-0433 min
Linch With A LeaderEpisode 110: "An Overcoming Faith" with Daniel Ritchie Episode 110 finds Mike sitting down with author & speaker Daniel Ritchie. Daniel has spent his life being an overcomer and his story will inspire you in huge ways!Daniel was born without arms and spent the majority of my life being told that he was a hopeless mistake and woefully insufficient to lead a full life. Yet, at the age of 15, God used a preacher to tell him of God’s love and that he was “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139). His overcoming faith began when he asked Christ into his heart!After coming to know Christ...2021-05-3140 min
EndureUpdate: Homeschool, Book #2 & MovingAfter a bit of a hiatus, we're back! This week we fill you guys in on all the things that have gone on in our family & ministry while also sharing what God has been teaching us. Heather mentions our "Thrill of Hope" episode this week and you can find that episode HERE. As always, thanks for listening and don't forget to be kind!2020-09-1526 minEndureWhat Is It Like to Be Different? Daniel was born without arms and therefore lives a life very differently from the majority of the rest of the world. Aside from having to adapt to doing everything with his feet, today he shares what it’s like to live differently in society. Heather also gives her perspective on being married to a non-typical person and how that affects their marriage and parenting. Together, these experiences will help you get a glimpse into the life of people who do not fit into the American norm, how to be great friends to people like this in your own life and gro...2020-06-2348 minEndureMeasures of Grace - 1 Year Podcast AnniversaryWe are incredibly excited here at The Middle because this episode falls on the one year anniversary of starting this podcast!!! We certainly understand that this episode comes in the midst of collective brokenness and hurt that is gripping our nation. While addressing and lamenting the hurt of our day, we talk about the practice of choosing to focus on the grace of God seen in both the spectacular and the mundane. We call these gifts - measures of grace. To listen to Robert Lane's episode, CLICK HERE. To sign up fo...2020-06-0932 minEndureHope In Romans 8 The nation is reeling with riots and months of quarantine stress and we know the only place to turn is to God. Romans 8 is one of the most theologically dense pieces of scripture, yet so full of God’s character and promises and hope. Heather and Daniel walk through some of their favorite portions of this chapter today to remind yourself of the goodness of the Lord and strengthen your heart in these weary days. Romans 8 We Stand With You: Racial Reconciliation https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-middle-with-daniel-and-heather-ritchie/id1467805820?i=1000474332018 God’s Good Gift of Adoption https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...2020-06-0235 minEndureWhen "Hope" Feels CheapThese days have brought us plenty of hurt, fear, isolation and despair. Finding the hope in these circumstances can be SO hard. What do I do? How can I comfort friends? The trite Christian phrase can be to just “hope in the gospel.” Which is true, but left by itself isn’t helpful at all. This week, we dive into the dynamic, robust hope of the gospel and lay out how we can share hope with ourselves and others. How can we clearly see hope? - Don't assume the gospel - Use God's promises to fight despair - Cry out with God...2020-05-0532 minEndureToo Much TogethernessQuarantine may have you feeling like there is too much “togetherness” with those you love the most. We’re feeling that too but we are also trying to redeem all this time together as a married couple. Today we are sharing how we are trying to serve one another, love and grow together in a time that is extra stressful. We hope if you have been married for a year or 50 you will be encouraged to pursue your spouse in fresh ways. VIDEO SERMONS are now one of the most creative ways Daniel can serve your church or conference. Go to www.d...2020-04-2825 minEndureWhat Makes A Good Sermon?How do I know if my preaching or teaching is boring or ineffectual? What do I do if my pastor is a terrible preacher? How do I discern what preaching is biblically faithful? These are a few of the questions we deep dive into in this show from two perspectives: a pastor and a congregation member. Let this encourage your growth as a pastor, your grace as a church member and aid in your discernment as you might search for a church. A few trusted faithful pastor’s (among many) you could listen to if you don’t know who to liste...2020-04-1436 minEndureA Simple EasterWhat are you doing to celebrate Easter this year? Today we are sharing the very simple things we decided to do to still make Easter feel special to us and our kids in quarantine this year. We hope this encourages you to think through what fits best for your family in this season and bend all our hearts in greater worship of Jesus. https://www.gospelproject.com/2020-family-easter-event/ www.christcommunity.com passioncitychurch.com What We’re Loving: Heather - TikTok Daniel - Helluva Good French Onion dip and Ruffles Potato Chips Keep up with us in real life: Instagram - @heathersletter...2020-04-0723 minEndureA Thrill of HopeHope from the word of God is what our souls need the very most of all right now. Not more statistics or stockpiles of supplies. Daniel and Heather teach through the two passages of Scripture that God is using to specifically encourage their hearts amidst the immediate implications of quarantine for the Coronavirus. You will also receive a thrill of hope today as you listen that nothing but God can produce in the hearts of man during scary times. Check out last week’s interview with Mason King on The Pastor’s Corner. 2020-03-1737 minEndureStudent Ministry Follow UpLast week, we talked through our time in student ministry - what we loved, what gets overlooked and what we were disappointed by. There was so much feedback from the listeners, we decided to fill in a few things we didn't have the time to cover as we answer some questions you asked us in light of last week's episode. In case you missed last week's episode, listen to it HERE. Also, Josh Reavis gave great advice to pastors in our first episode of "The Pastor's Corner." You can listen to th...2020-03-1035 minEndureA Glimpse Into Student MinistryHave you heard the big news here on The Middle?! We launched a new series that will air right here, every other Friday called, “The Pastor’s Corner.” Daniel is having conversations with all kinds of people in ministry and you get to hear about it all. The struggles, unique challenges and blessings, leadership lessons and more. And today we thought it was only fair that we share our own experience of pastoral ministry. Daniel was a student pastor for over 11 years and we want to share with you how much we loved it, things you may...2020-03-0348 minEndureA Birthday Interview with HeatherToday is Heather’s birthday! We thought it would be fun to flip the script and have Daniel interview Heather so you all can get to know one of our co-hosts a little better. We talk evidences of God’s Grace, favorite books of the Bible, parenting hits and misses, why beauty is important and more things you never knew about Heather. Once you are finished listening you will feel like we had a jam-packed coffee date together! “Praying the Bible” Donald Whitney Thank you for listening! Stop and SUBS...2020-02-2536 minEndureOur Unconventional Love StoryOver the last year we have been asked quite a bit to share the story of how we met and got married. It is a very unique story, very unconventional. To us and hopefully to you, it is just proof God can do absolutely anything. He can bring any two people together in His sovereign plans however He well pleases. So whether you are single or married this Valentines week, we hope you feel unconditionally loved and seen by God and loved and appreciated by those in your life. Books Mentioned: Passion and Purity by Elizabeth Elliott I Kissed Dating Good...2020-02-1143 minEndureDefying DetachmentWe’re all pretty guilty of it. Checking out, numbing out because honestly, life is hard. We have stressors, anxiety and sometimes we need an escape. But when does that escape go too far, into the territory of being poor stewards of our time on earth. And worse, disconnecting from the lives around us that need us? We share in this struggle and today we share 4 ways to make sure we are all staying present. We hope you live the life God has given you to the fullest. Thriving, engaged, on mission. We can only do that if we ar...2020-01-2827 minEndureGetting Serious With God in 2020This week we are recapping our Christmas and letting you in on what we are in the middle of right now in this new year. A huge part of that is our pursuit of God this year and we are sharing our most favorite Bible study and prayer tools in case you are also wanting to strengthen your relationship with God this year. Tune in, this episode is packed with great information, resources and fun! -Christmas recap. -New years goals (check out last week’s episode on that “Boldly Moving Into a Ne...2020-01-1436 minEndureBoldly Moving Into A New DecadeNew year, new me, right? Maybe. If you change nothing then nothing will change and wouldn’t we all love to look back in 2030 and see marked growth in our lives? Listen today to hear how Daniel and Heather have reflected and planned for the upcoming year for the last several years of their marriage. It’s clean and simple, but with the time invested we are confident you will see the goodness of the Lord to you in 2020 and through this whole decade. It is IMPORTANT to cast vision, to dream and expect big, wild things from God! 1. Take an assess...2020-01-0731 minEndureUnexpected Faces of LoveWe continue our Advent study this week by looking at the many facets that love can take by looking at the life of Jesus. This week is our ultimate challenge to "Be Kind" by looking to the One who is the truest picture of kindness and love. LOVE HAS MANY FACES -Love is an emotion and emotions move us to action. (John 3:16) God loves us so much that He SENT HIS SON. Action. COMPASSION - Jesus has compassion on the people as he traveled and preached and healed (Matthew 9:35-10:1). Because of this he PRAYED for God...2019-12-2434 minEndure8 Weapons In The Fight For JoyMany will assume that this is the most joyful time of the year, but for a slew of reasons, that’s not true for all of us. So how do you fight for that joy when it’s not selling up naturally inside of you? Today we discuss 8 weapons we use to fight for joy that are back up by the pages of Philippians in the Bible. We hope God’s word and the practical advice derived from it will help you grasp joy in this season. SHOW NOTES 1. Thanksgiving and gratitude practiced daily...2019-12-1732 minEndureWar in the WaitingToday’s world is defined by instant gratification, doing things fast and getting results. So no wonder for us to wait for anything tries our patience...and when we are waiting on God to move, it can test our faith. Listen as we discuss practical ways to war in a season of waiting faithfully. We draw from men and women in scripture who waited on a promise, or some who just waited for something to change because life was that bad. We pray it helps you to hold to Jesus when it seems like He isn’t moving or h...2019-12-1033 minEndure5 Signs of Hope For the ChurchLooking at the Church and the world, there is a lot of heaviness, sin, struggles and it just feels overwhelming at times. But good news, we have hope in Christ despite all of this. In an effort to turn our hearts from all the evil and dysfunction we sadly tend to focus on, today we discuss 5 ways we see hope for the Church! This episode will remind your heart Jesus wins no matter what and Church has not gone to hell in a hand-basket. SHOW NOTES 1. There is global gospel growth! 2019-12-0338 minEndureGod's Good Gift of AdoptionAdoption has always been something that we have talked about on a regular basis. Due in part to our faith but also due to the fact that Heather herself was adopted as an infant. This week we dive into the doctrine of adoption and what that means for the church in the practical ways we live out the new family we have in Christ. The Theology of Adoption 1) Before adoption was an earthly act, it was a heavenly plan [Galatians 4:4-5] - "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born...2019-11-1944 minEndureThe Ugly Step Child of the Trinity?Sometimes the Holy Spirit feels like the ugly stepchild of the Trinity. He isn’t talked about often in Baptist circles especially and that’s a shame because He brings so much value (not to mention salvation) to us! Listen as we discuss the job and the power the Spirit holds according to Scripture. It will breathe fresh encouragement to your heart today as we uncover the work of the Spirit in your life, the gifts He gives to us and our purpose in using them! The Holy Spirit-Who He Is 2019-11-1231 minEndureThis Changes Everything“This changes everything.” This being Jesus. When He is Lord of our life and we are pouring into His word...it changes everything! What great news! Join us today as we dissect the hope and importance of being in Scripture daily, how to fight for the time to do it and our top favorite resources to help you no matter what stage or season of life you are in! SHOW NOTES Book Daniel to speak in 2020 at www.danielritchie.org/booktospeak 1 Corinthians 15:1-2 2 Peter 3:18 2019-11-0538 minEndureThis Is Your StoryOne of the most beautiful realities for the believer is that God has given you a story. It is a story that isn't meant to be compare but it is a testimony of God's grace that should be told. This week, we look at the beauty of your story and the how you can share that story in ways that glorify God. If you’re in Christ, you have a story - There’s no such thing as a bad story. It’s the legacy of God’s grace in your life. - Don’t covet the testimony of...2019-10-2931 minEndureNo Grace For YouOver the weekend, a video emerged of a Q & A panel at the Truth Matters Conference in which John MacArthur tells Beth Moore to “Go Home” in regards to her teaching and preaching ministry. In the following 7 minutes of the video, the men of the stage offer unkind and unfair criticism of both Beth and Southern Baptist Convention leadership. On today’s show, we will cover what exactly was said, but more than that we want to talk through what we can learn from this situation as we reflect on our own lives and faith. If...2019-10-2240 minEndureThe Many Benefits of the Mentor RelationshipJesus did life with his disciple for 3 years, showing them, not just telling them how to live faithful lives to God and others. He modeled for us this mentor relationship beautifully. On today’s show we talk about the many benefits of being a mentor to others and being mentored. Some are obvious but we surprised ourselves after years of discipline younger believers at what being a mentor taught us about ourselves and God. Benefits of Being Mentored 1. Modeling is a powerful growth tool. - It’s not a formula or something done “the ri...2019-10-0836 minEndureA Peek Into Your Pastor's LifeYou may think you know, but truthfully, you have no idea the unique and unseen pressures on your pastor and his family unless you have served in pastoral ministry too. From 11 years serving as a student pastor, Daniel and Heather let you in on a peek behind the curtain of what pastoral ministry is like. They talk through not only the pressures of church ministry but also the fulfilling, unique joys of this calling too. Listen for 5 ways you can lift pressure off your pastor so he may continue to serve faithfully and in health for many years to...2019-10-0154 minEndureValue, Viability & The Abortion DebateToday’s show carries a lot of weight and emotion with it but it is a very important topic to discuss. Daniel and Heather wade through what a holistic view of pro life looks like and then deep dive into the specific area of life in the womb, life of the birth mother, value of life not being based on timing or ability. As well as specific ways we can (and should be) be doing more to support abortion vulnerable families and women and not just in how we vote, alone. 2019-09-2439 minEndureThe Power of HomeAs everyone wants to start talking about fall and soon after, the holidays, we recognize much of that revolves around the home. Homes come in all shapes and sizes, inhabited by singles, roommates, large and small families, empty nesters and more. But we all call a place “home” and today we unearth the power that home holds for us and others. Home is far more profound than simply the place we lay our head at night. WHAT IS HOME? -We believe the act of coming home is the closest taste of h...2019-09-1739 minEndureFueling Up For The FallIf you are like us, your fall calendar looks daunting! Dates filling up your schedule quickly can often leave us scrambling for air until we suddenly hit Christmas Break and wonder where the year went. In an effort to play “the long game” and steward a busy season well, we discuss our plan of attack to keep us fueled through a busy fall and reveal errors we have made in the past and learned from. You’ll leave this episode with some helpful pointers on not burning out but also the encouragement Scripture gives us to manage all ou...2019-09-1037 minEndureDoing The Hard Work of Loving WellLoving people sounds easy but is actually very hard! We break this broad topic down by covering the 3 main areas we ought to practice loving others better: loving those close to us, those far from us and in our church community. For most of us, one of those is harder than the others. Whatever category you fall in, there is hope and a challenge for every one of us to push forward in loving people better. Loving as Christ loved. SHOW NOTES 3 Different Perspectives: - Cultural Perspective - How are th...2019-09-0339 minEndureDrawing Out Your PurposeEveryone wants to know their purpose in life. But some are content to approach life passively, waiting for a big sign. Today we discuss what scripture says about living with a purpose vs God’s sovereignty. We share ways we have seen intentional living and times of seemingly useless waiting as actually measures of God’s grace to us. We hope this encourages you to dig deep and draw out what purposes God has for you and to lean into them with all you’ve got! Show Notes -Discipline in one area begets discip...2019-08-2733 minEndureAn Alternative to #FollowYourDreamsThe phrase “follow your dreams” has been thrown around for years thought to inspire others to not settle in their life. But as with anything, the underlying messages sent can be damaging, shame-filled and leave us discontent and lacking trust in God. Join us for an alternative conversation to #FollowYourDreams and biblical inspiration to dream with God! SHOW NOTES The Problem with #FollowYourDreams: 1. It is a shame tactic. - Ephesians 3:20 2. We are not our own. -We have died and our lives are hidd...2019-08-1346 minEndureBONUS - 13 Marriage Lessons in 13 MinutesJust last week we celebrated 13 years of marriage! Feeling generous and wanting to celebrate a little more we decided to bring you a BONUS episode this week. We are sharing our top 13 pieces of marriage advice we have learned the hard way or through good advice given to us. To make it even more fun, we are sharing all 13 in 13 minutes! Share with a spouse or married friend today! Show Notes: 1. Communicate!! Expectations for everything from weekend plans, special days and holidays, to household responsibilities. 2. P...2019-08-0920 minEndureDon't Treat Me Like ThatHatefulness has become the language of the day and even worse, it plays out in our actions with others. Particularly if they look, think or act differently than I do. Today we talk about the uncomfortable things going on in our society as a result of not viewing one another first, as image bearers of God. We hope this episode, while hard to hear at times, might just help you to check your heart and make sure you are treating others with dignity and respect. To treat others how you want to be treated. SHOW NOTES • Don’t judge a book by...2019-08-0641 minEndureMastering the RechargeWe are always in the middle of something - answering an email, running one more errand, just to get one more thing checked off our list. And that spills over into our days off (if we even have one!) producing more stress, anxiety, and fractured relationships leading to burnout. But God didn’t intend for us to live this way. His way is freedom, margin, and cycles of work and rest. Listen as we discuss why rest is so deeply spiritual, and ways to make it happen! You will leave empowered to master your schedule and days of...2019-07-3044 minEndureEverything You Want To Know About Being Armless Many of you have wondered how Daniel does things with no arms. From changing a diaper to drinking a soda. And some of you asked deeper questions about living differently. We compiled all the questions you asked us on social media and answered as many as possible in this episode. So, if you were ever curious about a life with two missing limbs, this will be very entertaining for you! We laughed a lot through this one, we hope you do as well! -This week The Middle with Daniel and...2019-07-2336 minEndureThe Enneagram and Its Rightful PlaceEveryone is Enneagram crazed right now. If you aren't totally sure about it all, I encourage you to listen today. We give the you the 30,000 foot view of what it is, the 9 types, and explain what in the world wings are and even share our VERY polar opposite numbers. We also share how we have used it personally and in our marriage, and how to keep this tool in its rightful place in submission to God's Word. In addition, we give you our practical ways to use it to push you into deeper dependence on C...2019-07-0934 minEndureThe Problem of God & CountryWe love our country and the freedoms she represents and the grace God has shown the United States. However, problems arise when we confuse policies and political leaders as functional saviors in the place of Jesus' preeminence over all earthly kingdoms. Join us for a conversation about how the American dream is antithetical to the Gospel, how to not read Scripture with an "American" lens on, and reminding ourselves we are citizens of heaven who reside in the United States. We leave you with some practical ways to keep yourself in check in this area and to encourage y...2019-07-0234 minEndureTips for Roadtripping with KidsWe road trip with our kids a lot, so we are sharing all our favorite hacks and tricks. From packing smarter, logistics, and entertaining the kids (with no technology!) we cover it all. Hopefully this helps all your summer trips go a little smoother. FIND US ONLINE Daniel: www.danielritchie.org Twitter @danielritchie Facebook @danielritchie Instagram @danielpritchie Heather: Instagram @heathersletters2019-06-2537 minEndureWho, Why, HowToday we introduce ourselves to you, what our individual and joint stories are. We explain why we are passionate about our goal to encourage you and challenge us together. And how we will seek to live life well, no matter what we all are in the middle of right now. If this was fun, leave a REVIEW above! We would be so thankful!! Find us each here: DANIEL - https://www.instagram.com/danielpritchie/ Instagram https://www.facebook.com/danielpritchie/ Facebook https://twitter.com/DanielRitchie Twitter https://danielritchie.org/ Daniel's Website HEATHER - https://www.instagram.com/heathersletters/ Instagram2019-06-0725 min
CoreBrain Journal197 Mycotoxins Mold Cognition & Brain Function – SandisonMold, Mycotoxins, Brain Function & Treatment FailureDr. Heather Sandison is a Naturopathic Physician and the founder and medical director of North County Natural Medicine in Encinitas, California. Dr. Sandison's focus is on healing and optimizing brain function through understanding previously misunderstood mycotoxins that affect cognition.
Mycotoxins MatterIn this CBJ Episode, she elaborates additional insights through this clinical presentation of Mycotoxins as discussed during our previous CBJ/190 (http://corebrainjournal.com/190) laboratory-measurement interview with Dr. Pratt-Hyatt from Great Plains Laboratory. She works with patients who struggle with anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, insomnia, bipolar...2018-02-2200 min