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NCourage NSpireNN063 - Accepting Generosity with GraceGod's Word says that it is more blessed to give than receive. But there have been many times in our lives that God has used the kindness of others to bless our family.Is there there a right way to receive a blessing or act of kindness?In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about showing appreciation when receiving an gift and the importance of being good stewards of the gift.This is an important lesson that we need to learn as adults, but also something important that we need to communicate with our c...2025-07-2230 minNCourage NSpireNN062 - Tough Conversations Needed for a Changing WorldIn this episode, Nathan and Nina talk about a variety for topics that are prevalent today, but not 10 years ago. In a world that is changing, families need to having tough conversations.Sometimes the conversation we have had in the past are not sufficient for the new obstacles and challenges we face today.Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk ab...2025-07-0852 minNCourage NSpireNN061 - Returning Back to Good ThingsOver the course of time, we have shared many great and meaningful lessons with our family.But as time passes and more kiddos join the family, sometimes we need to revisit very important and meaning conversations and life lessons.In this episode, Nathan and Nina talk about some of the good things that we needed to "return back to."Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a...2025-06-2440 minNCourage NSpireNN060 - Men and Women Are DifferentIt is just a fact! Men and women are different. The ways we communicate and think are different. If want we want and desire is often different.In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about several difference between men and women. Some of there conversation is based on an article written by Frank Santora, Lead Pastor of Faith Church.Click here to view his complete article. Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do...2025-05-2657 minNCourage NSpireNN059 - Why Mothers MatterIn episode, Nathan and Naomi talk about the importance of motherhood - why mothers matter, how important they are in the lives of their children, and how they are an examples for their children.2025-05-1244 min
Better Eyesight Podcast071: May 1925 with Nathan Oxenfeld and Nina HutchingsIn the seventy-first episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Nathan Oxenfeld and Nina Hutchings read through the seventy-first Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in May 1925 by Dr. William H. Bates and his team. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, May 1925 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [3:25]: Fundamentals Discussion 1 [6:00] ...2025-05-012h 53NCourage NSpireNN058 - Entering AdulthoodNathan and Nina are facing a new stage of life - having an adult child. Naomi shares about her thoughts and what it means to be an adult. Nathan, Nina, and Naomi talk about what steps were taken to get to this point.Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com....2025-04-2146 minNCourage NSpireNN057 - Experiencing Spiritual RetreatLife is hards sometimes. It doesn't matter who you are or how old you are, sometimes we hit spiritual dry spells. But even if it feels like God is far away, He is always near.In this episode, Nathan and Nina talk with two of their daughters about a spiritual retreat for youth that they recently experienced.The group talks about the importance of finding moments to retreat and how to pull in what was experienced during a retreat into everyday lifeLet's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pr...2025-04-0736 minNCourage NSpireNN0056 - Walking Down Memory LaneIt is important for us as individuals, couples, and families to reflect where we have come from. In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about two different events that caused them to pause and reflect.Does God instruct us to remember? Nathan and Nina talk about some place in scripture that focus on the act of remembering.Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would lik...2025-03-2545 minNCourage NSpireNN055 - 10 Ways to Improve Communication and Teamwork - Part 2In this episode, Nathan and Nina discuss the importance for communication and teamwork in marriage.In a world where distractions are constant, married couples need to find meaningful ways to maintain the "two become one" mentality.The following topics are discussed:6. Handle Conflict Constructively7. Make Decisions as a Team8. Keep a Sense of Humor9. Set Goals Together10. Never Stop Dating Each OtherLet's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you....2025-02-2442 minNCourage NSpireNN054 - 10 Ways to Improve Communication and Teamwork - Part 1In this episode, Nathan and Nina discuss the importance for communication and teamwork in marriage.In a world where distractions are constant, married couples need to find meaningful ways to maintain the "two become one" mentality.The following topics are discussed:1. Prioritize Active Listening2. Schedule Regular Check-Ins3. Use "I" Statements4. Express Appreciation Often5. Learn Each Other’s Communication StyleLet's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you hav...2025-02-1050 minNCourage NSpireNN053 - Prioritizing RomanceIn this podcast, Nathan and Nina discuss the importance of prioritizing romance within a marriage.What does the Bible say about romance? Is it more important to understand what the Bible says about marriage?Let's connect!Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? Send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.- Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are f...2025-01-2946 minNCourage NSpireNN052 - Same Kinds of ProblemsIt has been an amazing adventure to record and edit this podcast. One of the goals of editing is to create encourage content and an enjoyable listening experience. While editing comes in handy for our podcast, we have not figured out how to "edit out" the challenging times we often face. In this podcast, we share more about some of our common struggles: being late to church, a messy house, bad attitudes, kids fighting, limiting screen time, not knowing what to make for dinner, and working through loss and grief.In this episode we read...2025-01-1349 minNCourage NSpireNN051 - Our Kids Ask Us Questions - Part 2More great questions from our kiddos!2024-12-3052 minNCourage NSpireNN050 - Our Kids Ask Us Questions - Part 1In this episode, Nathan and Nina answer 7 questions that their kiddos asked.2024-12-0947 minNCourage NSpireNN049 - Leading the Church and Family in Worship2024-11-1850 minNCourage NSpireNN048 - Worshipping Through Songs (Guest: Trey)Songs play an important role in our worship of God. We have a chance to worship God through song both personally and corporately (with other worshipers).In this podcast, Nathan interviews Trey, a worship leader who equips college students to lead other students.Nathan and Trey talk about:- that worship is a heart issue and it should reflect our love and adoration of God- that worship is not limited to songs and music, but that it can be expressed in many different ways- that not all music is great for l...2024-11-0444 minNCourage NSpireNN047 - Using Our Talents for God's Glory2024-10-2139 minNCourage NSpireNN046 - CampingThere is something special about the great outdoors. In this episode, Nathan and Nina share some reflections and stories about a recent camping trip. A tradition keeps the family learning more about God, His creation, and themselves.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, send a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Script...2024-10-0740 min
Finding NatureWhat You Don't Know Does Harm You - Nina Jankowicz Is The Valiant We NeedNina Jankovich is today's guest and she is a world leading expert on the mysterious and imperceptible worlds of mis and disinformation and how information in any and all forms can be weaponised in nefarious, poisonous and pernicious ways that degrade social cohesion, democratic health and how many people - including myself - perceive and make sense of the world.Nina's personal experience after being appointed by US President Joe Biden to become the Department of Homeland Security's first Executive Director of their Disinformation Governance Board is a harrowing first hand account of the dangers and threats...2024-09-101h 31NCourage NSpireNN0045 - Call to Action (Support the NCourage NSpire Podcast)First, we are made new in Christ. We are blessed and honored to speak the name of Christ in our podcast. We hope that God will use our stories and the lessons we are learning to encourage your family.Second, we are honored that each of you listen to the podcast. It means so much. Our hope is to help you build a faithful family that grows closer to the Lord and each other. We want to invite you to become more involved1. Share the NCourage NSpire podcast with others- Let others know about...2024-09-0203 min
Better Eyesight PodcastSeptember 1924 with Esther Joy van der Werf and Nina HutchingsIn the sixty-third episode of the Better Eyesight Podcast, Esther Joy van der Werf and Nina Hutchings read through the sixty-third Better Eyesight magazine that was originally published in September 1924 by Dr. William H. Bates. Exactly one hundred years later, these two natural vision teachers breathe life back into the words of Dr. Bates, and also provide some modern commentary on the topics brought up in each article. Better Eyesight, September 1924 A monthly magazine devoted to the prevention and cure of imperfect sight without glasses Article 1 [2:25]: Permanent Improvement Discussion 1 [5:10] 2024-09-012h 16NCourage NSpireNN044 - Welcome Back To School!This is one of those weeks that is crazy and chaotic. Parents are sending their kindergartener, college senior, and everyone in between back to school.As we contemplate the new school, what are some important lessons we need to be learning as parents? In this podcast, we talk about the importance of:- customizing education to each individual student- how to learn and not just what to learn- valuing spiritual learning as much classic classroom educationDo you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sen...2024-08-1936 minNCourage NSpireNN043 - The Importance of HomeWhat does God has about the home? What importance does home play in the lives of Christian families? How should a believer's home be used to minister to others? These are some of the topics that Nathan and Nina discuss in this podcast.List of verses read in this podcast:- Proverbs 24:3-4- Psalm 127:1- Matthew 7:24-25- Proverbs 15:6- Joshua 24:15- Proverbs 14:1- Colossians 3:13-14- 1 Peter 4:8-9- Deuteronomy 6:6-7- Hebrews 13:1-2- Romans 12:13- 1 Peter 4:9- Luke 10:5-6- Ecc...2024-08-0543 minNCourage NSpireNN042 - Explaining LORD to a Five Year OldWhat does it mean to make Jesus your Lord? As we have tried to explain what lordship looks like to our young children, we have started talking about the idea of Jesus being our Forever Boss.Jesus should be the one who leads our path, guides our decisions, and controls our lives. When we make Jesus our Forever Boss, we say that we no longer are in control. We are declaring that Christ is Lord.2024-07-2247 minNCourage NSpireNN041 - Fearfully and Wonderfully MadeNathan and Nina talk with their oldest daughters about the struggles of comparing oneself with other people and the importance of being in God's Word so that our minds can be renewed.Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? Tell us more. Send an email to connect@ncouragenspire.com.---- Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The H...2024-07-0829 minNCourage NSpireNN040 - Nina and Naomi Share About Their TripNathan interviews two of his favorite people.Nina and Naomi share about a recent trip to another country. They talk about how God is at work among the local church and some joys and challenges they experienced on the trip.2024-06-2539 min
What Happened Next: a podcast about newish booksNina DunicMy guest on this episode is Nina Dunic. Nina is writer, editor, and journalist whose has done work for the Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, CBC Docs and others. After winning a number of short story contests less than a decade ago, Nina turned to writing fiction. Nina’s first book is the novel The Clarion, which was published by Invisible Publishing in 2023. The Clarion was longlisted for the Giller Prize and just last week, it won the Trillium Prize. It was also named one of the Globe and Mail's Best Books of 2023, and the Best Canadian Debut of...2024-06-2435 minNCourage NSpireNN0039 - Partnering with Parents in Youth MinistryNathan and Nina collaborate with "For the Good of the Body" podcast to talk about how parents and youth ministers/ministries can work together to better server youth.A special thanks to Ben, Campbell, and Cole for hosting us in their recording studio. Check out their podcast on Spotify for another great topics!In this podcast, we discuss ...- the importance of parents being the first line of discipleship- the need for two-way communication between parents and youth leaders- the obstacles created when youth participate in siloed ministries apart from their p...2024-06-101h 08NCourage NSpireNN038 - Ready, Set, Launch (Part 3)As parents, we are given the responsible to lay a strong foundation for our kiddos. That foundation is leading to a point where we launch our children into the world. In this podcast, Nathan and Nina reached out to hear from other people who have already launched their kiddos or will be launching in the next year. We reflected on the responses provided to the following questions:1. What things did you teach that proved to be very helpful as your children prepared to leave your home?2. What is something you taught/focused on that did not...2024-05-2751 min
Le Podcast Sans Étiquette - LPSECréer son propre cabinet d'avocat après des voyages initiatiques 🍀 #4 / Discuss'ITI avec Nina PotierPour ce 4ème épisode du Podcast Itinéraires, j'ai discuté avec Nina Potier 🍀 Avec Nina, on a enregistré un suuuuper épisode !Dans cet épisode, on parcours la vie de Nina en parlant de ses études en droit et de son ambition dans le monde académique comme magistrate, juge ou encore dans le domaine des sciences politiques. On revient autant pour l'un que pour l'autre sur notre difficulté à nous mouvoir dans un monde académique très réglementé. On discute du challenge et du perfectionnisme, de cette recherche constante de réussite et d'as...2024-05-071h 56NCourage NSpireNN036 - Ready, Set, Launch (Part 2)As parents, we are given the responsible to lay a strong foundation for our kiddos. That foundation is leading to a point where we launch our children into the world. In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about two building blocks - MODELING and LAUNCHING. This is part 1 or a two part series. Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about...2024-05-0625 minNCourage NSpireNN036 - Ready, Set, Launch (Part 1)As parents, we are given the responsible to lay a strong foundation for our kiddos. That foundation is leading to a point where we launch our children into the world. In this podcast, Nathan and Nina talk about two building blocks - PROTECTION and EDUCATION. This is part 1 or a two part series. Do you have a prayer request that we can pray for? If so, sent a message to pray@ncouragenspire.com and we will pray for you.Do you have a question or a topic you would like us to talk about? ...2024-04-2231 minNCourage NSpireNN035 - Resurrection Changes EverythingDoes resurrection really change everything? We believe so.In this episode, we talk about how resurrections brings victory over sin and death. We discuss discuss how the resurrection brings eternal life and that eternal starts the moment Jesus becomes the Lord of someone's life.Resurrection also impacts everyday things, like:- our personal identity - how we view those who don’t follow Christ - how do we view other followers of Christ - marriage - parenting- obstacles and challengesDo you have a prayer request...2024-04-0843 min
Wealthy Advisor Mindset11 | Nathan O'Bryant | Building a Financial Legacy: A Guide to Meaningful SuccessIn today's episode of The Wealth Advisor Mindset podcast, Nina is joined by Nathan O'Bryant, the founder of O'Bryant and Associates, Inc., a distinguished investment advisory firm, as he shares insights into his journey in the financial industry. With over 20 years of experience, Nina and Nathan explore his beginnings as an insurance broker and his eventual pivot towards investment management and retirement planning, driven by his passion for these fields. He highlights the importance of enjoying one's work and how this enjoyment is pivotal in his successful transition and growth within the financial sector. Nathan's approach to overcoming the...2024-04-0232 minNCourage NSpireNN034 - Holiness Matters Most (Guest - Dr. John Marshall)Nathan and Nina welcome Dr John Marshall to the podcast to talk about holiness. In the Old Testament, God commands His people to be holy, because He is holy. Peter echoes the same idea on 1 Peter 13:16. What about modern day followers of Christ? Are we called to a life of holiness? As we contemplate the idea that holiness matters most, we will discuss:- the meaning of holiness- every believer's call to holiness- how holiness leads to true joy and contentmentDo you have a prayer request that we can pray for? ...2024-03-2539 minNCourage NSpireNN033 - Unified Group with Diverse Members (Guest - Caleb Whaley)Today, I want to welcome a special guest. Caleb's family and mine have done body life together for several years now. We have learned that it is not only the things we have in common that make body life meaningful. Our differences (giftings, passions, thoughts, and opinion) also strengthen our time together as the church.We talk about breaking bread, involving children in body life, and how to grow despite or and because of our differences.Have a question or comment?connect@ncouragenspire.comHave a prayer request?pray@ncouragenspire.com...2024-03-1145 minNCourage NSpireThe Lies We Have Believed.We are wrapping up our series of podcasts on the lies that people often believe. In this podcast, we open up about lies that have had an impact on us personally.Nathan shares about the lie of finding one's identity in work, instead finding our identity in Christ.Nina shares about how the Enemy attacks her about if the time, effort, and energy she invests in our kiddos is really making a difference.We are all attacked in unique ways. The best way to combat the lies is to be filled with God's truth an...2024-02-2642 minNCourage NSpireNN031 - Lie #5 - I have to do this on my own.Send prayer request to the email address belowpray@ncouragesnpire.com2024-02-1233 minNCourage NSpireNN030 - Lie #4 - God Does Not Speak2024-01-2939 minNCourage NSpireNN029 - Lie #3 - You Must Learn Love and Respect2024-01-1543 minNCourage NSpireNN028 - Lie #2 - You Are Not Good EnoughNat2024-01-0344 min