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The Pickleball Show with CurtisReese -Discuss the fast growing sport of Pickleball!The Pickleball Show with CurtisReese -Discuss the fast growing sport of Pickleball!Karen Chapel - THE Pickleball show with Curtis Reese - May 2025In this engaging episode of The Pickleball Show, host Curtis Reese welcomes Karen Chapel, Vice President of Memberships and Events for Pickleball Competitors of Dallas (PCD), an entity previously part of Texas Competitors of Dallas (TCD). Hailing from Oklahoma, Karen shares her journey from a tennis background to becoming a passionate pickleball enthusiast in 2020. She discusses her role in growing PCD’s community through innovative membership programs and exciting events, emphasizing the sport’s accessibility and appeal across all ages and skill levels. Curtis and Karen explore her transition from tennis to pickleball, highlighting the similarities and differences between the...2025-05-2020 minRe-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosRe-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosKaren's Psychotherapy journey Throughout the podcast series, we have heard so much of Karen's vibrant and diverse career from nursing to being an air hostess and of course being a celebrant. However, one area she hasn't explored a lot on the podcast is her background in psychotherapy. Feargh asked a simple question at the start of the episode on how Karen got into psychotherapy and the answer is a full episode which explores following your gut, taking risks, working hard, trusting the process and so much more. Karen discusses her journey and her work in psychotherapy...2024-11-1943 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast143 | Good Boundary SignsWhat are some positive signs that Boundaries are working for you? Did you know that resentment is sometimes a good sign? What about viewing boundaries as a very positive way to help you build relationships with family, friends, and the groups that you belong to? Karen and Curtis wrap up the podcast season on boundaries with some signs or steps that help you see how you are making progress with healthy boundaries.  Contact Info Text us: The Catholic Midlife podcast: 612-208-9150. Email us: TheCatholicMidlife@gmail.com F...2024-11-1321 minCarolina NewsmakersCarolina NewsmakersKaren Brinson Bell - Carolina NewsmakersKaren Brinson Bell, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, joins us to share important deadlines for the 2024 election, what to know about voter ID, and the latest on absentee ballots. 2024-09-3059 minCarolina NewsmakersCarolina NewsmakersKaren Brinson Bell - Second HalfKaren Brinson Bell, Executive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, joins us to share important deadlines for the 2024 election, what to know about voter ID, and the latest on absentee ballots. 2024-09-3029 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast136 | What to do with valuesWhat could you do with your list of values? Do what? That’s a valuable list that will motivate you and others, make decisions easier, help you navigate relationships and keep yourself pointed to the things that you actually want. Karen and Curtis talk about what to do with your values list and give some examples.    Contact Info Text us: The Catholic Midlife podcast: 612-208-9150. Email us: TheCatholicMidlife@gmail.com Facebook: The Catholic Midlife Podcast  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicmidlife/ Website: https://thmlcoaching.com/th...2024-09-2523 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast135 | Values CuriousCurtis was working on a breakthrough session and was asked to define his values in the area of work/career. This process made for an interesting discussion. What are your values in the area of work/career? Getting a handle on your values and bringing them up into the conscious level is helpful in many ways, not the least of which is being better able to honor them or to solve situations where you can’t honor all of your values.    Contact Info Text us: The Catholic Midlife podcast: 612-208-9150. Emai...2024-09-1817 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast134 | Left Brain, Right Brain, Who Cares?Part II: We often let our left hemispheric brain doubt the transcendent. It simply lacks the tools. We continue our discussion of philosopher-neuroscientist -doctor-psychiatrist  Iain McGilchrist and his research on the connections between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. It turns out, how these hemispheres interact influences culture, religion, human society, work, and pretty much everything about how we experience the world. Join us as Karen gets her first set of questions answered–which, you know, always leads to more.    Contact Info Text us: The Catholic Midlife podcast: 612-208-9150. Em...2024-09-1126 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast133 | Left Brain, Right Brain, Who Cares?HI! It’s Curtis and Karen and we are super intrigued by philosopher-neuroscientist -doctor-psychiatrist Iain McGilchrist and his research on the connections between the right and left hemispheres of the brain. Sounds abstract, right? Well. . not entirely.  It turns out, how these hemispheres interact influences culture, religion, human society, work, and pretty much everything about how we experience the world. Join us as Karen gets her first set of questions answered–which, you know, always leads to more.    Contact Info Text us: The Catholic Midlife podcast: 612-208-9150. Email us: TheCatholicMidlife@gmail.c...2024-09-0426 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast129 | Example Using the Four Requirements for ChangeThis week Karen and Curtis discuss how the Four Requirements for Change might apply in real life. We mostly talk about how it applies to physical health because it’s full of concrete details that make it easy to see how they work. Please send us your comments, we are always interested to hear your thoughts!    Contact Info Text us: The Catholic Midlife podcast: 612-208-9150. Email us: TheCatholicMidlife@gmail.com Facebook: The Catholic Midlife Podcast  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicmidlife/ Website: https://thmlcoaching.com/th...2024-08-0727 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast127 | Language: Speak Your Week Positively Your unconscious mind is always listening to what you have to say and will work to make things turn out the way you say. Do you like achievement? Accomplishing things? Improving? Then using positivity in your language is a big help for you! LISTEN to yourself this week. You might be surprised by what you hear. We discuss the possibilities and some limitations of being positive. Get your rational optimist glasses on and prime your brain with sweet, clean, positive speech and emotion for the win! The people around you will say THANK YOU!  2024-07-2425 minThe Heal Thrive Dream PodcastThe Heal Thrive Dream PodcastEP132: How Deb Curtis Overcame Family TraumasDeb Curtis is a remarkable woman who has overcome many obstacles in her personal and professional life.She is the founder of a woman-owned small business, are covering top-performing 30-year corporate employee, and a passionate advocate for promoting diversity and inclusivity in entrepreneurship.Having faced adversity in a male-dominated industry, this dynamic entrepreneur aims to educate and empower minority populations, including women and people of color, to climb the ladder of business ownership by acquiring established profitable small businesses with the SBA-Small Business Administration.Deb is a voice of reason ready to positively change...2024-05-3138 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast115 | Easter HOPE that reaches out to all creationOur hope is too small. Scripture reveals a hope that embraces all of creation cosmically reordered and recreated as an interlocking of a new heaven and new earth. We are so individualistic, so atomized in our culture, that we can hardly even understand what we read in the New Testament when it comes to hope. Remember Romans 8 where all of creation groans as it waits for the revelation of the sons and daughters of God? That’s a hope that’s COSMIC in scope. It’s beyond “me and mine.” Karen discusses some of the images that Scripture uses to convey...2024-04-2425 minKrimeKrimeWho Killed the Twins?A mother of twins found foaming at the mouth inside her car jumps off a highway flyover ramp.Karen investigates what happened.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2024-03-2108 minKrimeKrimeMean Girls 2.0"Mean Girls" is now a hilarious new musical. But for girls who are victims of mean girls, there's nothing funny or enteraining about the behavior. In fact, it can be deadly.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2024-02-1211 minRe-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosRe-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosBehind The Scenes of The Tommy Tiernan Show with Karen DempseyWe are leaning into an interruption to our normal broadcasting schedule because if you haven't seen already, our very own Karen Dempsey, Director of Entheos was a guest on The Tommy Tiernan Show.In this episode, Karen take us through the experience. What it was like to get the call? How she prepared for it? And what it was like on the day of recording? And of course, we take many diversions off-topic.If you have the time and space, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe wherever...2024-02-1257 minKrimeKrimeDalia DippolitoDalia Dippolito is a Boynton Beach housewife convicted of a murder for hire plot against her husband in 2017. Even though the whole thing was recorded for the television show COPs, the case was not a slam dunk.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2024-02-0918 minKrimeKrimeCallahan WalshThe internet is a very dangerous place for children due to online exploitation. Callahan Walsh with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children tells Karen what parents need to know. Also, his dad, John Walsh Returns to TV’s America’s Most Wanted, This Time with Callahan: ‘We’re Here to Fight Crime.’Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2024-02-0125 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast102 | Four requirements for changeWe often lack what’s needed to actually make changes.  In other words, we often have a goal and do not realize we are not ready to chase that goal. So we are not successful in creating the change. I think all of us have experienced that!! It’s not as easy as “just deciding” to do “it.” Karen shares the four requirements for change. The first one is to GET RID of the baggage that’s associated with the change. Join us as she explains what that means and shares the other three requirements for change. Contact Info2024-01-2428 minKrimeKrimeGriselda BlancoGriselda Blanco is the infamous cartel leader who trafficked cocaine from Colombia to Miami in the 80's.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2024-01-2315 minCarolina NewsmakersCarolina NewsmakersKaren Brinson Bell - Carolina NewsmakersExecutive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, Karen Brinson Bell, is this week's guest as we discuss deadlines for the upcoming primary election, voter ID, election security and much more.2024-01-2159 minCarolina NewsmakersCarolina NewsmakersKaren Brinson Bell - Second HalfExecutive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections, Karen Brinson Bell, is this week's guest as we discuss deadlines for the upcoming primary election, voter ID, election security and much more.2024-01-2129 minKrimeKrimeRebecca Grossman UPDATEDLA socialite Rebecca Grossman, wife of a famous plastic surgeon specializing in burn victims, is charged with the hit-and-run deaths of two boys.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2024-01-1713 minKrimeKrimeOnlyFans MurderNew video could hurt the self-defense claims of OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney accused of stabbing her boyfriend to death.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2024-01-1220 minKrimeKrimeAI FingerprintsA computer using artificial intelligence found that individual fingerprints from a person's hands are not unique.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2024-01-1107 minKrimeKrimeCourthouse BounceA maximum-security inmate escapes from the Broward County courthouse where a judge was about to decide if he should face the death penalty.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-12-1920 minKrimeKrimeMall MurdersStill no arrests in the murders of a mother and her child on this day 16-years-ago. Nancy Bochicchio and her 7-year old daughter Joey were bound, gagged and shot to death outside the Boca Raton Town Center Mall during the holidays.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-12-1213 minKrimeKrimeBabies Behind BarsSome female inmates in Florida have been forced to deliver their own babies while behind bars by themselves.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-12-0819 minKrimeKrimeReal or FakeYou won't believe how many paintings hanging in art galleries around the world are fake. In this case, it was a series of Basquiats in the Orlando Museum of Art.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-12-0621 minKrimeKrimeI'm On FireWARNING: Graphic 911 call of a Florida woman who burns to death in her home as fire trucks gather outside.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-12-0616 minKrimeKrimeStiff and PurpleA Florida woman zips her boyfriend inside a suitcase and then goes to bed. Hours later she finds him "stiff and purple."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-12-0615 minKrimeKrimeSavage SunriseAfter drinking way too much Tequilla, a Florida man proceeds to rip out his girlfriend's insides during rough sex.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-12-0613 minKrimeKrimeLucifer BoydA cold case was just solved in the sexual assault and murder of a Florida woman in 1998. The evidence points to a serial killer already on death row, Lucious Boyd.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-12-0513 minKrimeKrimeBlack WidowKaren revisits her old stomping ground in Hawaii with a friend who had an encounter with a murderer.Known as the Black Widow, Catherine Suh may be responsible for more than one murder.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-11-2119 minKrimeKrimeDemonic DeliveryKaren investigates a horrific murder and dismemberment of a food delivery driver in Holiday, Florida.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-11-1410 minGeekin\' On WDW | Trip Reports From A Community of Disney World FansGeekin' On WDW | Trip Reports From A Community of Disney World FansKevin Curtis-Allen’s 3 Week Disney World Trip – Ep. 536 On episode 536, my long time listener, critic and most of all Friend, the one and only Kevin Curtis-Allen joins me to review his 3 weeks in Florida and Disney World. Featuring: Saratoga Springs Intermittent fasting Impressive food list starting with Denny’s Earl of Sandwich, Saratoga pool bar Harambee Marketplace Plaza Ice Cream ABC Commissary Crepes in France story Bear Claw, Contempo Cafe, Boardwalk Bakery Ruebin Space 220, World Showcase with our friends Scott and Karen Rose & Crown, DVC Lounge Stories – Wrong shirts, my speech, Samantha’s potty mouth exposed Time spent with good old friends Reach Momma...2023-11-131h 30The Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast91 | Language: Speak Your Week PositivelyYour unconscious mind is always listening to what you have to say and will work to make things turn out the way you say. Do you like achievement? Accomplishing things? Improving? Then using positivity in your language is a big help for you! LISTEN to yourself this week. You might be surprised by what you hear. We discuss the possibilities and some limitations of being positive. Get your rational optimist glasses on and prime your brain with sweet, clean, positive speech and emotion for the win! The people around you will say THANK YOU!  Resources: R...2023-11-0823 minKrimeKrimeThe BumpUPDATE: Karen breaks down "The Bump" another Florida murder-for-hire plot that was concocted in South Florida and carried out in Tallahassee. Dentist Charlie Adelson was convicted of avenging his sister and killing her ex-husband over a custody dispute. Now his mother Donna Adelson, has been arrested too.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-11-0215 minKrimeKrimeLeonard CureA former Florida inmate who was wrongfully incarcerated for 16 years was shot as he struggled with a deputy during a traffic stop in Georgia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-10-1915 minKrimeKrimeCake or DeathThis episode is about a Florida man who wanted his cake and to eat it too and if he couldn't have his cake, he made sure no one else could have it either.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-10-1207 minKrimeKrimeAI SextortionThe hottest new crime is AI sextortion where a predator can put anyone's head on anyone's body simply by using photos from social media accounts. Karen explains what to do to avoid becoming a victim.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-09-2809 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast85 | Self Compassion Yes How Why NowJoin us as we take a quick break to remember the helpfulness of self-compassion practice, why it’s important that you use this skill now, what it is, and how much we want it as part of our spiritual life. Self-compassion is a skill and a habit. What does that remind you of?? A virtue! Yes, a habitual and firm disposition to do the good. In this instance, to do good to YOU so you can bring God’s good to those around you with serenity, courage, and grace. Need patience? Then you need self-compassion. Need to persevere with hope...2023-09-2722 minKrimeKrimeMaya KowalskiUPDATED with jury verdict. The father of teenager Maya Kowalski is suing Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida claiming they and DCF falsely took the girl into custody in 2016, believing her mother was making her sick.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-09-2217 minCarolina NewsmakersCarolina NewsmakersKaren Brinson Bell - Carolina NewsmakersExecutive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections Karen Brinson Bell outlines the biggest changes when it comes to Voter ID, how the State Board of Elections operates, and the potential impact of redistricting.2023-09-1559 minKrimeKrimeFake DeedsSouth Florida is the title fraud capital of the world so why is it so easy to falsify a deed and steal a home in South Florida? Karen talks to the Broward County Property Appraiser, Marty Kiar, who explains why property fraud is a nationwide problem.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-09-1317 minKrimeKrimeDeepfakesAI-generated fake videos are becoming more common (and convincing). Karen tells you why you should be worried about "deepfakes."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-09-1209 minCarolina NewsmakersCarolina NewsmakersKaren Brinson Bell - Second HalfExecutive Director of the North Carolina State Board of Elections Karen Brinson Bell outlines the biggest changes when it comes to Voter ID, how the State Board of Elections operates, and the potential impact of redistricting.2023-09-1029 minKrimeKrimeBridegan HitUPDATED: Finally, the ex-wife of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, who was shot dead after dropping off his two children in Jacksonville Beach, has been arrested in connection with his murder. Karen investigates the brutal hit.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-08-2317 minKrimeKrimePublic Enemy #1Former President Donald Trump is facing scores of felony charges and hundreds of years in prison if convicted. Karen speaks with former FBI Special Agent and criminal defense attorney Stuart Kaplan about Florida's Public Enemy #1...Donald Trump.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-08-1822 minKrimeKrimeOh, Baby!Karen investigates the disturbing death of a baby during a botched birth in Georgia.A lawsuit has been filed against the hospital and doctor after the baby's head came off during birth and the decapitation was allegedly covered up.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-08-1408 minKrimeKrimeThey Kill HorsesKaren investigates the nefarious world of horse thieves who slaughter and sell the horse meat illegally on the black market. Guest, The Animal Recovery Mission founder, Richard Couto.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-08-1412 minKrimeKrimeFreddy RamirezKaren compares two similar cases where a fight between husband and wife ends in gunfire. One case involves Miami-Dade's top cop, the other a Delray Beach couple.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-08-0412 minKrimeKrimeJennifer OdomFor three decades, nobody knew for certain what happened to 12-year-old Jennifer Odom after she got off a school bus in the Tampa area on a typical day in 1993. Now we do and Karen takes you through how this cold case was solved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-07-2810 minKrimeKrimeYNW Melly MistrialA mistrial was declared this weekend in YNW Melly's double-murder trial. Karen explores what's next for the rapper with a prominant criminal defense attorney.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-07-2409 minKrimeKrimeShakespeare's TaleWith both the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots around a half billion bucks, I bring you this story about Abraham Shakespeare who won the lottery and then disappeared...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-07-1415 minKrimeKrimeBroward CowardThe first time a law enforcement officer is put on trial for inaction during a school shooting is acquitted.Karen examines the ramifications this case will have on school resource officers and students nationwide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-07-0116 minKrimeKrimeNinja MurdersA chilling double murder in 2009 leaves the parents of 17 children in Pensacola dead. Many of the kids were adopted and disabled. Karen tells the tale of the Ninja Murders.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-06-1912 minKrimeKrimeVampire MurdersKaren delves into the dark, weird, disturbing story of the vampire murders involving a teenage cult who apparently fashioned themselves as actors in a Hollywood movie.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-06-1011 minKrimeKrimeGreat EscapeJohn Manchec is an American multi-millionaire who recently tried to escape from a Florida jail and planned to return to his castle in France, where he had previously fled to avoid child pornography charges.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-05-2716 minKrimeKrimeOrigin of 911The murder victim who spawned 911 and the people who ignored her screams...Kitty Genovese.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-05-2014 minKrimeKrimeAirborne DNACriminals beware! Scientists have found a way to collect human DNA from almost anywhere - including water and the AIR.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-05-1624 minKrimeKrimeLisa AuThe unsolved murder of Hawaii's Lisa Au hits home for Karen who was on Oahu at the time as a student at the University of Hawaii. She may have crossed paths with the killer.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-05-1621 minKrimeKrimeBloody MuseA serial rapist and murderer in France was able to acquire his victims with the help of his wife, his "Bloody Muse."Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/krime--5862512/support.2023-05-1615 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast51 | Marriage: Write the Next Chapter of Your MarriageGrow grow grow. Worried about how great your marriage is going to be when it’s back to “just the two of us”?  You should be! Maybe not worried, exactly, but proactive. What to do? Date nights? Common interests? Karen and Curtis invite you to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. What’s really going to serve this marriage? Think in terms of growth. Think SHARP! S is for Shared Vision. What are things you want to be able to say about your marriage in 10 years? What stories will you tell about your together experience? That’s “S...2023-02-0834 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast44 | You are a Citizen of Heaven Now in the New CreationYou are a citizen of Heaven - did you know that? Paul wrote that in Philippians 3. His listeners would immediately know that’s like being a citizen of Rome.  Philippi was a colony. Roman citizens there were agents and emissaries of Roman culture, law, language, customs, and power. Roman citizens living in Philippi weren't interested in leaving Philippi and going to Rome if things got dicey. They would call on the emperor to send in backup.  John’s gospel, which is our focus this season, explains that Jesus has already started his kingdom on Earth. You ar...2022-12-2125 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast43 | Advent: Find the seven signs of glory in the gospel of JohnJohn is determined to show how the Shekinah has returned in an unexpected way: in the person of Jesus. Then who, when, where, and how of its return is shocking. There could be no messiah without addressing the Temple question. The Messiah would restore the temple. Period. No restored temple, no messiah. The Temple was central to Jewish thought, history, practice, mindset - to everything. If the messiah did not restore the Shekinah, which is the glorious presence of God, there was no messiah. Scripture was very clear on this point. Ezekiel 43 has a beautiful passage describing the return...2022-12-1423 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast42| Advent; Jesus as temple, a powerful lens for Christmas meaningMost of our listeners know that using the covenant “lens” is a powerful organizing principle for reading Scripture. It helps explain what’s happening and creates insights for us today. The Temple “lens” is a similar powerful organizing principle. There are some surprises there, at least for me (Curtis). I knew Jesus referred to himself as a temple but somehow that slid past me because, well, that old Jerusalem temple isn’t around anymore and its role was replaced. Or maybe I heard growing up that “your body is a temple” that shalt not (fill in the blank) and it seemed like r...2022-12-0717 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast40 | Holding your life together in gratitudeGratitude has its ins and outs! Karen discusses how gratitude shows up in our lives, points to a couple of pitfalls, and shares some tips. We are grateful for you, our listeners, and invite you to join the discussion at The Catholic Midlife podcast.2022-11-2413 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast39 | The Surprising Mind: How should you relate to your emotions?What a great question! How should you relate to your emotions, indeed? We paint a picture for you in this episode, which wraps up our Surprising Mind season. We also share 10 common, erroneous myths about emotions and talk about how we have synergy or overlap with certain healing ministries.  Painting A Picture for relating to your emotions Think of a Catholic man or woman in midlife, which you probably are. And, in this person’s life, her dad passed away several years ago. She’s had some time to grieve and heal.  And today...2022-11-2329 minThe Curious ProfessorThe Curious ProfessorRUSSIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE WITH DR. JIM CURTISAuthor Dr. Jim Curtis discusses Russian history and culture. The Curious Professor is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.2022-10-2045 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast34 | The Surprising Mind: Why the Map is not the TerritoryKaren tells the story of the man who thought he was Jesus Christ, somewhere in California in the sixties. It took a while for this version of Jesus to figure that one out. He needed a little help from Richard Bandler, who went on to become a famous psychologist. All I can say to California Jesus, is: Dude, like, that’s so bogus, right?   Everything that you know about the world around you came to you via your senses. All of it. The impressions passed into you and your unconscious mind put them into the place in the...2022-10-1922 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast30 | Self-Compassion: How to take a Self-Compassion breakDo those around you deserve to be treated with compassion?  With compassionate speech, which is kind and sensitive to speak in a manner that is helpful?  With an act of compassion, such as a hug, a hand on the shoulder, or a smile at the right time?  Do they deserve to be encouraged when life is offering them difficulty?  What does it say about you, when you are able to act compassionately?  What about you?  Do you deserve to be treated with compassion?  Do you really...2022-09-2124 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast26 | Finding Meaning and Purpose: Eight Ways to Check if You Have ItHow do you KNOW you are living with meaning and purpose? We are wrapping-up this season on meaning and purpose: shoot us an email if you want our list of eight items to ponder if you are living with meaning and purpose.  How do you know? If you are ABSOLUTELY MISSING it, you likely know it. And if you are ABSOLUTING SMASHING IT, you likely know that. The interesting bit is the in-between.  I'm really struck by how purpose is such a powerful organizing principle for our lives. It really shows us where our treasure is...2022-08-2425 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast23 | Finding Meaning and Purpose: Retirement and MidlifeMeaning and purpose are big themes in transition.    Transitions like RETIREMENT, EMPTY NEST, or other WAKE-UP call you might have.    Where’s the excitement, meaning, purpose, discomfort, and discernment kicking in?    Where’s the expediency, fear, super cautious, or momentum kicking in?    We had a season on TRANSITIONS, starting at episode 2.   John Paul II, in Christifideles Laici, at 58, wrote “The fundamental objective of the formation of the lay faithful is an ever-clearer discovery of one's vocation and the ever-greater willingness to...2022-08-0322 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast22 | Finding Meaning and Purpose: Values Impact Indeed as a person with a truly unique lifestory, each is called by name, to make a special contribution to the coming of the Kingdom of God. No talent, no matter how small, is to be hidden or left unused (cf. Mt 25:24-27) . . . . In this regard the apostle Peter gives us a stern warning: "As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace" (1 Pt 4:10). John Paul II in Christifideles Laici, at 56 Making our unique contribution. It’s a powerful catalyst to effective action when understood in a...2022-07-2721 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast8 | The Lord of the Rings and being in the Kingdom now. A tale of two-stage eschatology in Easter.We have a role to play in the Kingdom of God, now. With His Easter resurrection, Jesus inaugurated His new Kingdom. We each have a role and identity in this Kingdom. Listen to Karen explaining how this Kingdom is part of a two-stage process of God unfolding His purpose and, by implication, our roles. Then listen while Curtis uses analogies to the Lord of the Rings to grapple with what it’s all about. Trigger warning: Karen uses the E-word (eschatology).  We would love to hear from you! Find us here: Email: TheCatholicMidlife@gmail.com...2022-04-2020 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast2 | Beginning with an endingIn this episode, Karen and Curtis dive into the phases of transition and the power of endings, letting go, and choosing to own your transition. There is new wine available to us, so why do we say, "Nope! I'm good with the old!"2022-03-2323 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast1 | Karen and Curtis introduce themselvesWe decided it would be fun to ask each other questions by way of introducing ourselves and what’s behind the podcast. Listen to Karen try to keep Curtis from digressing in this fast-paced mutual interview. Backgrounds, books, blue-collar, when we hear the F-bomb, Hope, and other essential info is all right here!  We also invite you to start sharing your insights with us around the show; we decided to open up a Facebook group: The Catholic Midlife to hear your perspectives! .2022-03-0935 minThe Empowered Catholic PodcastThe Empowered Catholic Podcast0 | Introducing The Catholic Midlife Podcast!We (Karen and Curtis) introduce The Catholic Midlife podcast. We cover topics such as: Why midlife should be intentionally treated as a transition - an important one! Why we started a podcast for Catholic midlifers. And a key Spiritual theme that shows up over and over in midlife and in our coaching practice.2022-03-0821 minReal Talk with Ambassador Curtis WardReal Talk with Ambassador Curtis WardEpisode 3: Caribbean Women Leading from the Front, Pt. 3 of 4 / Guest: Dr. Karen DunkleyThis Episode is the third in a series of discussions in which Caribbean diaspora professional women share their perspectives on Caribbean Women Leading from the Front. Examples of Caribbean women leaders discussed, include, Prime Minister Mia Motley of Barbados; Dr, Carissa Etienne (Dominica), Director of PAHO; Dr, Carla Burnett (Belize), Secretary-General of CARICOM; Rear Admiral Antonette  Wemyss Gorman (Jamaica), Chief of Defence Staff of the Jamaica Defence Force; and US District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan (Jamaica), whose landmark decision denying executive privilege to former president Donald Trump was u...2022-02-1218 minF It! I\'m Doing A Podcast!F It! I'm Doing A Podcast!F it! I'm talking AEW Full Gear, "komedy Karen" and more thoughts on Them.In this episode I talk about comedy Karen and aew full gear2021-11-1420 minEverything EntrepreneurialEverything EntrepreneurialEP024 - Karen BowersWhat’s up, everyone! Curtis here with another episode of Everything Entrepreneurial. In this episode, I’m speaking with Karen Bowers. Karen runs “At Home Pampering” where she brings professional salon treatments and products directly to her customers. I hope you enjoy the episode!2021-11-0230 minSay Yes to HolinessSay Yes to HolinessEpisode #72--"Exploring, Not Wandering”--Conversation with Karen and Curtis Hebert, Themelios CoachingIn this podcast, Christina sits down to speak with Karen and Curtis Herbert of Themelios Coaching. Themelios Coaching supports women who are entering the empty nest period of their life. Primarily, they focus upon helping you manage the transition, navigate your changing relationships, and find the exciting treasure that is awaiting you in the second half of your life. In fact, part of our conversation was about their proprietary exploration process they use to help you identify the unique contribution you bring to the world and to invest wisely in the next 20 years. Additionally, we spoke about...2021-06-0930 minColin Curtis PodcastColin Curtis PodcastCOLIN CURTIS PRESENTS THE SOUL CONNECTION SHOW NEW INDEPENDENTS SOUL & GOSPEL 04 MAY 2021One More Chance Lord Delores Fuller The Sweetest Pain (DJ Spen 's 45 mix) SEL The Loneliest One Al Kent Sneaking_Out The Terri Green Project Magic In Love Rob Hardt Extended Mix David A. Tobin Get Into Your Life-Tom Moulton Radio Edit Spotlight (Acoustic Revisit) Tony Momrelle At The End Of The Day (Original Radio Mix) Mayfeel, Tate Moore You Don't Have to Be Hard David Scott Higher (feat. Angela Apigo) Big Jacks Love Of My Life Deidre Gaddis Get' Cha Groove On Vince BroomfieldMidas Touch (Ooh...2021-05-054h 59Colin Curtis PodcastColin Curtis PodcastCOLIN CURTIS JAZZ DANCE FUSION SHOW # 10 WORLDWIDE FM SATURDAY 6TH MARCH 2021The Creator Has a Master Plan Ghalib Ghallab & Darren Motamedy Everybody Loves the Sunshine Ghalib Ghallab Little Sunflower Ghalib Ghallab Rico Suave Bossa Nova J Dilla - So What ( Pgs Miles Edit ) Quasimode Ftg Miles Davis Love For Sale feat. Indigo Jam Unit Karen Aoki Janeiro Duduka Da Fonseca Quintet Reencuentro Jane Bunnett Roundabout Vick Lavender Manteca Mansfarroll In Viaggio Bernardo Viviano Covid-19 Gabriel Alegria Afro-Peruvian Sextet Another Star James Austin Jr. The King's Instincts - MLK Rich Medina Latin Soul brothas gu ( pgs re edit ) ...2021-03-073h 00The Breakfast DishThe Breakfast Dish#26 - Andy Curtis (High Performance Rodeo)Welcome to Season 2 of The Breakfast Dish! Dance, music, visual art, theatre and get-to-know-you conversations with the artists behind the work. Join Griffin Cork and his mom, Karen Johnson-Diamond every Monday morning as they meet the creators of today's digital offerings. This podcast is dairy and gluten free!This week, Karen and Griffin are joined by Andy Curtis -  a core member of One Yellow Rabbit, and an artists in the High Performance Rodeo's "35 for 35 - Who Are You Now?" event. January 11 to February 14, 2021 - Thirty-Five Artists of the Past, Present and Future of the High Performance R...2021-02-0138 min