Pets bring joy, comfort, and laughter into our lives—but they also teach us about responsibility and respect. In this episode of Mind Snacks, kids will learn what it really means to care for a pet, the science behind how animals improve our hearts and brains, and why treating animals kindly helps us grow into kinder people too. Through the sweet story of Claire and her rescue cat Whiskers, we’ll see how patience, love, and responsibility can turn into a lifelong friendship. Support th...

Dragged from a dream into a “safe place” cabin, our heroine meets the Faceless Man—and her resurrected cat, Cody—before a deceiver called Old Wisdom lures her through a garden gate and shoves her into a lightless Abyss. What follows is a raw, unflinching battle with shame, stolen identity, and the death-whisper that says, “End it.” Suspended in nothingness, she relives accusations, childhood rules, and weaponized rumors until a single choice cuts through the noise: choose life. Clawing up sli...

“Others will also ridicule and scorn saying, ‘This child is an asura but prays to the gods. It is like a cat offering prayers to a mouse or a peacock to a snake.’ This is indeed a bad omen, behavior resembling an enemy, as even after obtaining great wealth and power, an unintelligent person can fall down.” (Hiranyakashipu speaking to Prahlada, Narasimha Purana, 41.59-60)

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The editing for this week's normal episode has been delayed by hazardous air conditions. But never fear! Nicholas comes to you from his home studio to talk a little about the shows we have coming up as well as our plan for Advent this year. Tune in to listen to Nicholas and Cassius the Cat as we explore some of the exciting content we have in store for you!

Homily for Thursday in the Thirty-Third Week in Ordinary Time, delivered in Star of the Sea Parish Office Chapel, Gladstone, Qld."The Lord came down in the Cloud. He spoke with Moses, but took some of the spirit that was on him and put it on the seventy elders. When the spirit came on them they prophesied, but not again. Two men had stayed back in the camp; one was called Eldad and the other Medad. The spirit came down on them; though they had not gone to the Tent, their names were enrolled

Dr. Catherine tells a charming tale of what happened at the chiropractor's office- you know how you go to a doc for one thing and then something unexpected happens? Whelp, Catherine was not expecting to hear from an ancestor who had already passed on, and the fact it involved her very funny cat is the cherry on top! The chiropractor had no idea that he was about to change Catherine's life, and her understanding of just how this world works (and guess what? we still have no idea! But we are

God speaks through all of creation. In this special sermon, hear the voice of God as told by community members Krissie, Cat, and Galen: how God is showing up in their lives, how God invites them into transformation, and how God's love changes everything.

Have you ever wondered if your dog, cat, or beloved pet will be in heaven? 🐶🐱 In this heartfelt episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone dives deep into one of the most emotional questions we face after losing a pet: Do pets go to heaven? Together, we’ll explore: ✅ What the Bible actually says (and doesn’t say) about animals in eternity ✅ Scriptures that reveal God’s love and care for creation ✅ Insights from Christian thinkers like C.S. Lewis and Randy Alcorn ✅ Why grievin...

When Jade Yhnell’s cat, Minx, went missing in 2012, she thought she’d never see her again. AND Joe Bongiovanni has never missed a summer on the Asbury Park shores since he joined after high school in 1968. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/cat-came-back-home-after-13-years.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/75-year-old-lifeguard.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising

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Rainbow Bridge We cats are border crossers. We often sleep, but we also often cross over the threshold and back. That's why we know the other side of the rainbow bridge very well. We would like to share this experience with you.  Imagine that you are a cat, and lie down on a sofa or the floor, an armchair or a beanbag. Make yourself cosy, just like you've seen us cats do. Make yourself as comfortable as possible. Have you ever seen a cat lying uncomfortably? Exactly. We make ourselves

VBS last summer. Total disaster. No craft supplies. Sound system screaming like dying cat. Half my volunteers have plague. Two kids lost their parents. Some kid barfed on the snacks.I'm standing there like this is fine everything's totally fine while my brain's melting down. Then Sarah walks over and says you look like you're about to lose it. What can I do?Turns out I'd been running around like an idiot for twenty minutes while obvious solutions were right there. I just couldn't see them

In this CATChat episode, Ian, Krysia and Zoe reflect on autism and temperature sensitivity, ending on a discussion around how churches can be aware of this and support congregation members.The transcript of the episode is available here: https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfe08f50/transcript.txtIf you have any questions, or just want to say hi, email us at cat@abdn.ac.uk or find us on social media @autismtheology.This podcast is brought to you by The University of Aberdeen's Centre for Autism

Your Body is Always Speaking—Are You Listening? 💫Simple practices for tuning into your inner wisdom🌅 MORNING CHECK-IN (Start Here!)Notice your FIRST THOUGHT when you wake upAsk: How do I feel about greeting this day?Hydrate BEFORE coffee (you lost water all night!)2-minute body scan: hand on heart, hand on belly⚡ PATTERN INTERRUPTS = GAME CHANGERFeeling Anxious? Try the opposite medicine:Deeper breathingGentle stretches or cat-cowsHeart-opening movementsSelf-hugs (show your body it's safe!)Feeling

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In this conversation, I explore the ways the universe communicates with us through signs and synchronicities, sharing personal experiences of seeing angel everywhere and more. The discussion also touches on the importance of being aware of the signs around us, the power of community in helping others, and the magic of everyday life. I emphasize that signs can come in various forms and encourage listeners to remain open to the messages from the universe. ❤️ Also good news, the cat is saf...

Gem-A Deep Dive into Grief and Gratitude: A Silver Streaker's Guide to RemembranceHello, Silver Streakers and kids from 1 to 92! I'm Grandpa Bill, and this is the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour. Today, we’re going to sit with a topic that touches all of us sooner or later: the profound experience of loss.Just yesterday, my heart felt the sharp, familiar pang of grief with the passing of my sweet cat, Brody, at the age of 18. He was one of two brother cats, and his absence leaves

A reading of Deuteronomy 32.We referred to the song, "Cat's in the Cradle." You can listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u-KWa3tL-0.We also referred to the famous sermon by Jonathan Edwards entitled, "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God." He preached this based on Deuteronomy 32:35, "Their foot shall slide in due time." You can read it here: https://www.ushistory.org/documents/sinners.htm.We are reading from the ESV. For more resources to help you see the big

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