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The EI PodcastWhy Finns joined the fightGeopolitical analyst Charly Salonius-Pasternak examines Finland's long journey to full membership of the Western alliance, and explores how the Nordic nation could play a leading role in its future.
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Image: During the Soviet-Finnish war (1939-1940) skiers of the Finnish army in white camouflage made lightning and effective attacks on units of the Red Army. Credit: World of Triss / Alamy Stock Photo2025-05-2222 min
Mighty Finland PodcastJUURI NYT: Ukrainaan tulitauko? Charly Salonius-PasternakSaadaanko Ukrainaan tulitauko? Studiossa Charly Salonius-Pasternak kommentoimassa uusimpia uutisia!Ukrainan tilanne rupesi elämään kesken toisen jakson äänityksen, joten tässäpä kommentit Charlylta Ukrainan 30 päivän tulitaukoon liittyen. Mitä se tarkoittaa? Missä mennään?Pääjakso ulos aamulla!Meidän vedenkestävä Taistelijan vihko on asevelvollisen paras kaveri:https://www.varusteleka.com/fi/product/mighty-finland-modestone-taistelijanlehtio/81749Meitä maanpuolustuksen etulinjassa tukee yhteistyökumppanit:Savox - Kriittisen kommunikaation kärkiosaaja. Never Alone. - savox.comSavotta - Huikeita kantojärjestelmiä ja muita varusteita maanpuolustukseen ja ulkonaliikkumiseen - Savotta.fiVarus...2025-03-1112 min
Mighty Finland PodcastTrump, Pohjois-Korea ja Ukrainan sota päivä 1000 - Charly Salonius-PasternakMitä täällä tapahtuu? Pohjois-Korea hyökkää Eurooppaan, Ukrainassa on sodittu 1000 päivää, jenkit valitsi Trumpin johtajakseen ja suomalaisia rauhanturvaajia on ammuttu Libanonissa. Charly Salonius-Pasternak tulkitsee meidän kanssa maailman tilannetta, kun koitetaan ymmärtää! Miten Ukrainalla menee? Tuleeko neuvottelut ja miten jenkkiaseiden käyttö tai Pohjois-Korean mukaantulo vaikuttaa? Entä miten meidän käy Trumpin kanssa?Meidän moraalimerkki on myynnissä ainoastaan Varustelekassa: https://www.varusteleka.fi/fi/product/mighty-finland-moraalimerkki/68131Meitä maanpuolustuksen etulinjassa tukee yhteistyökumppanit:Savox - Kriittisen kommunikaation kärkiosaaja. Never Alone. - savox.comSavotta - Huikeita kantojärjestelmiä ja mui...2024-11-191h 24
Mighty Finland PodcastPitääkö olla huolissaan, Charly Salonius-Pasternak?Charly Salonius-Pasternak sanoi joulukuussa, että suomalaisten reserviläisten pitäisi olla henkisesti ja fyysisesti elämänsä kunnossa vuonna 2025 ja kehotti samalla laittamaan kotivaran kuntoon. Mitä Charly tarkoitti tällä? Ja pitääkö meidän olla huolissaan? Käsitellään Venäjän asevoimien ja yhteiskunnan tilaa suhteessa länteen ja lännen varautumisesta sotaan. Kuuntele jälkilöylyt Patreonin puolella!patreon.com/MightyFinlandMighty Finland Podcastia tehdään kaupallisessa yhteistyössä meidän mahtavien yhteistyökumppaneiden kanssa:Varusteleka - Reserviläisen karkkikauppa ja meidän luotettu huoltopiste jo vuosien ajan - Varusteleka.fiSavox - K...2024-02-2228 min
Mighty Finland PodcastMaanpuolustuksen tilannekatsaus - Charly Salonius-PasternakCharly on taas täällä, joten on tilannekatsauksen aika! Aiheita Charly Salonius-Pasternakin kanssa on: Uusi ylipäällikkö, uusi komentaja, reservistä eroaminen, geopoliittinen shakki, NATO-operaatiot, kansalaispalvelu, Ruotsin NATO-polku ja vaikka sun mitä! Kuuntele jälkilöylyt Patreonin puolella!patreon.com/MightyFinlandMighty Finland Podcastia tehdään kaupallisessa yhteistyössä meidän mahtavien yhteistyökumppaneiden kanssa:Savox - Kriittisen kommunikaation kärkiosaaja. Never Alone. - savox.comVarusteleka - Reserviläisen karkkikauppa ja meidän luotettu huoltopiste jo vuosien ajan - Varusteleka.fiSavotta - Huikeita kantojärjestelmiä ja muita varusteita maanpuolus...2024-02-151h 02
Mighty Finland PodcastUkrainan sota, viikko 53: Osa 2 - Atte Harjanne & Charly Salonius PasternakTällä kertaa keskitytään Suomeen! Messissä Atte Harjanne ja Charly Salonius-Pasternak. Ukrainan sotaa on käyty yli vuosi, mutta kuinka se näkyi ja näkyy Suomessa? Miten reserviläisyyttä pitäisi kehittää? Mitä on kokonaisturvallisuus? Puhutaanko tulevaisuudessa taas Keltainen A2:sta? Mighty Finland Podcastia tehdään meidän mahtavien yhteistyökumppaneiden kanssa:Savox - Kriittisen kommunikaation kärkiosaaja. Never Alone. - savox.comSavotta - Huikeita kantojärjestelmiä ja muita varusteita maanpuolustukseen ja ulkonaliikkumiseen - Savotta.fiVarusteleka - Reserviläisen karkkikauppa ja meidän luotettu huoltopiste jo vuosien ajan - Varusteleka.fi2023-03-051h 24Mighty Finland PodcastUkrainan sota, viikko 53: Osa 1 - Charly Salonius Pasternak & Atte HarjanneUkrainan sotaa on käyty vuoden verran. Jutellaan Atte Harjanteen ja Charly Salonius Pasternakin kanssa siitä, mikä meininki oli vuosi sitten, mitä vuoden aikana on tapahtunut ja miltä maailmanjärjestys ja Ukrainan tilanne nyt näyttää. Missä Leopardit menevät? Mitä signaaleja tulee Venäjältä? Entä Kiinasta? Miltä lännen tuen tulevaisuus näyttää?Mighty Finland Podcastia tehdään meidän mahtavien yhteistyökumppaneiden kanssa:Savox - Kriittisen kommunikaation kärkiosaaja. Never Alone. - savox.comSavotta - Huikeita kantojärjestelmiä ja muita varusteita maanpuolustukseen ja ulkonaliikkumiseen - Savotta.fiVarusteleka - Reserviläisen...2023-03-0250 minMighty Finland PodcastTilannekatsaus: NATO - Charly Salonius-Pasternak & Atte HarjanneMikä on Suomen Natotaipaleen tilanne? Mistä eduskunnassa äänestettiin ja missä mennään muun prosessin suhteen? Atte Harjanne ja Charly Salonius-Pasternak vastaa!Mighty Finland Podcastia tehdään meidän mahtavien yhteistyökumppaneiden kanssa:Savox - Kriittisen kommunikaation kärkiosaaja. Never Alone. - savox.comSavotta - Huikeita kantojärjestelmiä ja muita varusteita maanpuolustukseen ja ulkonaliikkumiseen - Savotta.fiVarusteleka - Reserviläisen karkkikauppa ja meidän luotettu huoltopiste jo vuosien ajan - Varusteleka.fiLöydät myös meidän moraalimerkin Lekasta!Studion juomahuollosta vastaa Savonlinnalaisen Olaf Brewingin ja meidän yhteinen O...2023-03-0109 min
National Security This WeekFinland and Sweden in NATO with Charly Salonius-Pasternak (8/17/22)This week host Jon Olson talks with Charly Salonius-Pasternak from the Finnish Institute of International Affairs about Finland and Sweden’s application to the NATO Alliance.2022-08-1959 minMighty Finland PodcastNatobriiffi - Mitä Turkki puuhaa, Charly Salonius-Pasternak?Mitä Turkki puuhaa? Nouseeko Suomen tie Natoon pystyyn? Vieraana Charly Salonius-Pasternak!2022-05-1909 minMighty Finland PodcastTilannekatsaus Ukrainaan Vol II - Charly Salonius-PasternakUusi katsaus Ukrainan tilanteeseen! Mitä pian kaksi kuukautta kestäneessä Ukrainan sodassa nyt tapahtuu? Vieraana tuttuun tapaan Charly Salonius-Pasternak.Kiitos sulle kuulija, että päädyit meidän informaatiotilaan! Laita meidät seurantaan, niin ei mee seuraavat jaksot ohi! Jaksot tuotetaan yhteistyössä meidän mahtavien yhteistyökumppaneiden, Varustelekan ja Savotan kanssa. https://www.varusteleka.fi https://www.savotta.fiOta meihin yhteyttä Instagramin directissä tai laita mailia osoitteeseen mighty.finland1917@gmail.com, jos sulla on aiheideoita, ajatuksia vieraista tai muuten vaan palautetta meille. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mighty_finland...2022-04-2127 min
Sensuroimaton Päivärinta80. ”Käsittämätön lausunto” - suomalaistutkija hiiltyi täysin Ruotsin pääministerin Nato-kommentistaUlkopoliittisen instituutin johtava tutkija Charly Salonius-Pasternak arvioi Ukrainassa sotivan Venäjän aikeita ja Suomen mahdollista Nato-jäsenyyttä Sensuroimattomassa Päivärinnassa. Salonius-Pasternak uskoo Venäjän ryhtyvän tappamaan Ukrainassa siviilejä tavoitteidensa saavuttamiseksi. Miten tutkija näkee, mihin Suomen tulee varautua Venäjän suhteen? Entä miten hän arvioi Suomen mahdollista Nato-jäsenyyttä? Kysyttäessä Ruotsin pääministeri Madgalena Anderssonin Nato-kommentista, jonka mukaan Ruotsin hakeminen Natoon tässä tilanteessa horjuttaisi turvallisuustilannetta Euroopassa, saa tutkijan täysin hiiltymään. Salonius-Pasternakin mukaan kommentti on täysin käsittämätön. Hän pohtii, että jos jäsenyyden hakeminen on Ruotsin mielessä sellainen mitä...2022-03-0927 min
Mighty Finland PodcastTilannekatsaus Ukrainaan - vieraana Charly Salonius-PasternakMitä Ukrainassa tapahtuu? Mitä voimme oppia Ukrainan tapahtumista? Vieraana Ulkopoliittisen Instituutin johtava tutkija Charly Salonius-Pasternak, jonka kanssa keskustellaan aiheesta. Pistä kuunteluun!
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The Waiting Ruem PodcastLife Update & HiatusThis is a short episode just to give you a life update. I haven't published any new episodes lately because I recently got engaged, and I am currently planning a wedding and preparing to move out of state after I get married. I will be taking a hiatus from the podcast indefinitely. When I do come back, the show will be bigger and better. Feel free to go back and listen to any of the 40 episodes I have published to date. I have episodes about relationships, finances, mental health, physical health, and various other topics. Also, please co...2022-02-2703 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastTrusting God in the Unknown with April ShieldsWelcome to the fortieth episode of The Waiting Ruem podcast. What a milestone! Thank you all for your support, feedback, questions, and involvement. Join me as I talk to a guest, April Shields, about learning to trust God in those unplanned seasons of life. Sometimes when life is changing, you do not know where things are going - you are just a passenger along for the ride. Learning to trust God is easier said than done, but it is possible. Remember that you are not in control and never were. God is writing your story, do not take t...2022-01-3017 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastNew BeginningsWhat are you going to do differently this year than you've done in years past? Oftentimes, we have an area or two in our lives that we know we need to change, but we never follow through. Let this year be different. Don't do the same thing you have always done and expect a different result. Areas you can grow/change this year: Relationally – Are there any relationships your need to work on? Do you need to work on establishing boundaries? Do you need to improve your communication with those around you? Or maybe become a bette...2022-01-2316 minThe Waiting Ruem Podcast'Tis Better to Give!What is generosity? It is showing a readiness to give more of something, as money or time, than is strictly necessary or expected. Generosity is a topic that many people don't talk about, even though it plays a significant part in our lives. Numerous articles talk about how to make money, how to earn more, how to increase wealth, and how to become rich. However, it's also important to understand that giving some of that away - sharing some of that, will help us emotionally, mentally, socially, and financially. Benefits of generosity: Generosity makes us healthy Gene...2022-01-1611 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastSaving Money: Why & HowMoney can be a source of comfort for many people, but it is also a source of discomfort for others. Understanding your 'Why' and setting specific goals will help you gear your mind towards putting money aside over time. Successfully saving money requires consistency, discipline, and sacrifice, but it is achievable. Importance of saving: Saving can give you freedom Saving provides financial security to a certain extent Saving means you can take calculated risks Saving prepares you for the future: new house, car, college education, etc. Saving reduces stress How to save money: Pay off debt C...2022-01-0914 min
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Areas you might experience lifestyle creep: Your social life Your wardrobe Your commute Travel and vacation Household comforts Entertainment How to avoid lifestyle creep: Do not make any changes to spending for at least six months Build a budget and...2021-12-1913 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastBudgeting 101Budgeting tells your money where to go instead of wondering where it went. It ensures you always have enough money for the things you need. Budgeting also improves your financial health, which can, directly and indirectly, improve your mental, spiritual, and physical health as well. How do you create a budget? Use a spreadsheet, ledger, or notebook Write down all your sources of income Write all your expenses (house, car, debt, groceries, gas, etc.) Subtract your expenses from your incomeIf you're in the negative, that means you're living above your meansIf you have money left over, you'r...2021-12-1211 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastWhat's Your Financial Personality?How we spend our money is significantly influenced by our personalities. There are five major financial types: Big Spenders, Savers, Shoppers, Debtors, and Investors. It's possible to change your money personality, but it's going to require time and effort. Ways to improve your money personality: Commit to financial stability Educate yourself - read personal finance books Stop trying to keep up with the Joneses - stop focusing on what others have Make goals – write them down Be grateful for what you do have! Recommended book: Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche Money personality...2021-12-0516 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastAre You Good With Money?Money is not the solution to every problem. And that there are some things you can't buy with money – happiness, love, time, purpose, health, true friendship, confidence, trust, respect, etc. However, how much or how little money we have does affect our overall well-being, emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Ways can you improve your financial health: Budget Spend less than you earn Pay bills, debts on time Start saving Giving/donations Recommended book: Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche I'd love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact me via:Email: the...2021-11-2816 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastEngagement: Seal the DealAt this point, you've made past the intentional friendship (noted those red, yellow, and green flags) - you've had a successful intentional dating phase now you're ready to seal the deal. 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Intentionally dating causes you to grow in intimacy in all areas: Spiritually - you are equally yoked, believing God has brought you together Emotionally - you share your deepest, vulnerable feelings and hopes with each other only Socially – you prioritize planning individual activit...2021-11-1418 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastSingleness & LonelinessLoneliness is something we all deal with in different seasons of life. Whether or not you are in a relationship, you will battle loneliness at some point in your life. To overcome loneliness, you need to take your eyes off yourself and look at the big picture. When you are so consumed by loneliness, that can result in self-pity, entitlement, then sin. The only person who can cure loneliness is our Creator. 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You have mostly green flags, very few yellow flags, and no red flags, and now you are ready to move on to the next stage: intentional dating. In this episode, I’ll be talking about what dating is not because we live in a culture that seems to be confused regarding dating because of the false impression propagated by Hollywood and popular culture. Dating IS NOT: A time to start a dating relationship hoping you become friends About having someone in your life because you don't want to be a...2021-10-2419 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastGreen Flags in Intentional FriendshipsGreen flags are what we want to find as we get to know someone. If you are in an intentional friendship that has mostly green flags, hardly any yellow flags, and no red flags, then you might be ready to move to the next stage - intentional dating. Here's what green flags look like: Their relationship with God comes first, and it is the guiding force of every area in their life Respects your boundaries Courteous and kind, even to the server Asks questions to clarify your intent rather than assuming Show interest in your wellbeing Seeks to...2021-10-1714 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastYellow Flags in Intentional FriendshipsYellow flags are not necessarily deal-breakers, meaning you don't need to stop your intentional friendship. However, they are cautionary and should be prayed through and considered. Ask for more information when clarity is needed. It is important to discuss yellow flags during the intentional friendship phase; before you commit to a more serious relationship. Under the right circumstances, yellow flags can be turned green. Yellow flags to look for in a relationship: Political differences Inconsistent stories Lack of spiritual growth based on the number of years they have been a Christian Different denomination or doctrinal beliefs Workaholic un...2021-10-1019 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastRed Flags in Intentional FriendshipsWould you recognize a relationship red flag if it smacked you in the face? Red flags are the character issues or behaviors that are incompatible with who you are - these are dealbreakers that you learn about someone, which reveal that you would not be able to have a healthy relationship with them. It is important to discuss red flags during the intentional friendship phase; before you commit to a more serious relationship. Under the right circumstances, red flags can be turned green. Red flags to look for in a relationship: Compulsive lying Major debt due to...2021-10-0324 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastAre You Ready for an Intentional Friendship?What is an intentional friendship? It is the time between a simple friendship and a dating relationship with someone you think might be 'the one.' It is also a place where you agree to get to know each other better, where you spend consistent time together regularly so you can ask deeper and detailed questions that go beyond general friendship. Then at some point in time, you can decide to intentionally date or to remain just friends. Benefits of an intentional friendship: There is a lower risk of a broken heart.There's a lower risk of...2021-09-2617 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastCan Men & Women Be Just Friends?In this episode, I'll be addressing the age-old question, Can men and women be just friends? Yes! Healthy male and female relationships can thrive without romantic pretense. Healthy communication and boundaries are crucial for this type of relationship to thrive. Jesus showed us with his life that it is possible to be just friends with the opposite sex. Here are some reasons why we need opposite-sex friendships: You learn about the other gender – how will communicate with your future spouse if you can't communicate with your brother or sister in Christ.To grow personally – you'll learn what y...2021-09-1924 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastScience & The BibleGod wrote the rules of science, so wouldn't it make sense to read His Word in order to get the answers we need? Religion and science are not at odds, as many claim - in fact, true science is rooted in the truths of the word of God. There is no other book in any of the world's religions that contains scientific truth like the Bible. Here are 6 scientific facts found in the Bible: The earth is round The water cycle Life in the blood Hygiene Quarantining the sick Oceanography Recommended Book: Undeniable Evidence: Ten of the T...2021-09-1215 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastPlaces to go, people to meet!There are so many places to go, things to do, and people to meet. 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Join the conversation as I talk to my best friend, April Shields, a professional photographer, about stepping in faith and dreaming big. Recommended Book: The Chronicles...2021-08-2926 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastChanging Bad Habits to Good HabitsWhat is it about changing habits that we find so difficult? As powerful as the human brain is, it is also quite lazy. It will take the path of least resistance when given the opportunity. That is why we get stuck in habits and routines because that's less work for the brain. Our habits are controlled by what is called The Habit Loop: Cue/Reminder – Routine – Reward. To change your habit, you will need to change the routine and trigger a different reward.Ten ways to break a habit: Identify your triggers Practice mindfulness Replace t...2021-08-2217 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastEmotional IntelligenceEmotional intelligence (EQ) is significant because it helps you relate to people. 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Here are 10 Ways to become a better communicator: Listen more, speak less Read body language Be in the moment Ask questions Listen to understand, not to respond Don't interrupt Embrace the silence Do...2021-08-0818 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastDebunking Myths About SinglenessSometimes the most well-meaning people say things to ingles that seem nice on the surface but end being more hurtful than helpful. These words repeated time after time become so ingrained that it's easy to start believing them. Here are some com common myths about singleness God will bring you a spouse when you are ready Getting married will fix your dysfunctional relationship Your soul-mate is out there - you need to find them Your biological clock is ticking You'll start to enjoy life or only be happy after you get married To successfully combat these m...2021-08-0118 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastUnequally YokedSometimes it is tempting to compromise and settle for what seems to be the next available option, especially when you've been single for a long time. However, this compromise never turns out to be what you expected. Being unequally yoked in a relationship has more consequences than what meets the eye.This compromise can affect your relationship with God, personal growth, future, and destiny.Read: Sacred Search by Gary ThomasI'd love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact me via:Email: thewaitingruem@gmail.comInstagram: @thewaitingruemWebsite: The Waiting...2021-07-2518 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastSingleness & Waiting WellNobody likes waiting, especially if you're waiting for something you really want, like a significant other. Sometimes the best we can do is focus on what we do have (that is, time, money, friends, independence, etc.) instead of what we don't have (that is, a relationship). Listen as I talk about how you can grow spiritually, emotionally, financially, and physically during the season of waiting. Because waiting well is what matters. Recommended Book: Intentional Relationships for Singles by Dan Houk & Kris Swiatocho I'd love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact me via:Em...2021-07-1817 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastExcuse me, please. Thank you!Mind your manners! Where has common courtesy and decency gone? We need to treat others as we would like to be treated. Listen to 20 things you need to know to be a decent human being; because who wants to put people off with bad manners? Recommended Book: Etiquette book by Emily Post I'd love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact me via:Email: thewaitingruem@gmail.comInstagram: @thewaitingruemWebsite: The Waiting Ruem Podcast 2021-07-1118 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastFreedom!Freedom is never free. It costs time, money, and lives. As America celebrates its 245th independence day, you could also celebrate your freedom from sin. Jesus paid the ultimate price for your freedom! You don't have to be a slave to sin, bondage, depression, anger, fear, insecurities, and many other things. Recommended Book: The Hiding Place book by Corrie ten Boom I'd love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact me via:Email: thewaitingruem@gmail.comInstagram: @thewaitingruemWebsite: The Waiting Ruem Podcast 2021-07-0412 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastHealthy Body - Healthy LifeOur bodies were created for movement. There are ramifications of having a sedentary life, some that could cost you your life. Physical activity helps control weight, boost energy, improve memory, reduce the risk of several diseases and reduce stress, depression & anxiety. Here are some ways you could improve your physical health: Burn more calories than you consume Go for a walk Workout with weights Reduce fast food intake Improve your sleep hygiene Cook your own food Recommended Book: The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg I'd love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions...2021-06-2718 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastCoping with ChangeIf 2020 taught us anything it's that change is inevitable. How we adapt to the change will either make us or break us. We need to let go of the notion that we have control of every aspect of our lives because we don't. Here are some ways we can cope with change: Stop and breathe Observe and absorb the situation Adjust your expectations Don't stress about what's out of your control Find the humor in every circumstancePray Recommended Book: Who Moved My Cheese? By Spenser Johnson I'd love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact...2021-06-2016 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastWho Are You Listening To?The average American spends over 11 hours per day listening to, watching, reading, or generally interacting with media. Do we really need that much exposure to media? The eyes and ears are windows to the soul, so we become what we are exposed to. Here are some things media shouldn't do: Control your time Affect your mood Be a source of temptation Be a source of validation Get in the way of you building real-life relationships with people Recommended Books: Lies Men Believe: And the Truth That Sets Them Free by Robert Wulgemuth and Lies Women Believe...2021-06-1317 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastWho Is Defining You?Are you, like many others, having an identity crisis? Your worth doesn't come from popular culture, your clothes, job, car, house, relationship status, education, beauty, size, gender, or race. You will end up trying to be someone you're not when you don't know whose you are. You were uniquely made to be you. Recommended Book: Mark of a Man and Let Me Be a Woman both by Elisabeth Elliot I'd love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact me via:Email: thewaitingruem@gmail.comInstagram: @thewaitingruemWebsite: The Waiting Ruem Podcast 2021-06-0616 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastGood vs. Bad Money HabitsOur financial health significantly affects our overall well-being. We need good money habits and bad money habits can be broken to thrive in our finances. Honor God with your money – be a good steward Live below your means Pay off debt on time Don't waste money on non-essentials Save, save, save – be prepared for the unexpected Educated yourself on personal finances Recommended Book: Get Good with Money by Tiffany Aliche I'd love to hear your feedback, comments, or questions! Contact me via:Email: thewaitingruem@gmail.comInstagram: @thewaitingruemWebsite: The Waiting Ruem Podcast 2021-05-3018 minThe Waiting Ruem PodcastUnhealthy RelationshipsWe live in a fallen world and there are unhealthy relationships everywhere. Listen to this episode to find out the characteristics of toxic relationships and what you can do to get out. Verbal abuse Physical abuse Emotional/mental abuse Sexual abuse Manipulation Gas-lighting There is hope and healing that can always be found through Jesus. If you live in the US and need help getting out of an abusive situation, check out these resources: www.211.org and www.findhelp.org Recommended Book: When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People by Gary Thomas 2021-05-2318 min