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"Deep Dive Reads" is your go-to podcast for uncovering the transformative power of books, featuring two AI hosts who engage in thoughtful discussions on personal development, productivity, and self-help literature. Each episode delves deep into the key takeaways and actionable strategies from a single book, offering listeners practical lessons that can be applied to their own lives.Hosted by Abhishek Wadhwa, an author known for his storytelling in Unscripted Hearts and The Almost Real Thing, this podcast combines expert insights with engaging discussions that explore how literature can spark ...

Books were always Sarah Clarkson's delight. Raised in the company of the lively Anne of Green Gables, the brave Pevensie children of Narnia, and the wise Austen heroines, she discovered reading early on as a daily gift, a way of encountering the world in all its wonder. But what she came to realize as an adult was just how powerfully books had shaped her as a woman to live a story within that world, to be a lifelong learner, to grasp hope in struggle, and to create and act with courage. She's convinced that books can do the same for you.

Hell and how to avoid it are perennial topics of interest for believing Christians and others. With good reason. Entire libraries have been written on the subject. Most people, even those familiar with his classic, do not realize that Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy, chock-full as it is of history and politics, is a masterpiece of spiritual writing. The most famous of his three volumes is the Inferno, an account of Dante's journey through the underworld, where he sees the horror of sin firsthand.

Our books are a part of who we are as people, and we can't imagine life without them. I'd Rather Be Reading is the perfect literary companion for everyone who feels that way. In this collection of charming and relatable reflections on the reading life, beloved blogger and author Anne Bogel leads people to remember the book that first hooked them, the place where they first fell in love with reading, and all of the moments afterward that helped make them who they are today.

In My Life with the Jedi, award-winning author Eric A. Clayton intertwines lessons learned from the Star Wars universe with profound spiritual truths, inviting listeners on a journey that touches on the epic and the everyday. Dive into an interior galaxy where the mysteries of the Force meet the depths of Ignatian spirituality.

This devotional contains all 150 Psalms and 20 other songs in Scripture, divided by day. The selections include helpful background information on the psalm, a related hymn stanza, and an application thought. Biweekly "Interludes" further aid understanding by explaining things such as acrostic psalms or Hebrew poetic style.

One rainy day, years ago, a little girl named Lucy discovered that the back of a wardrobe isn't always just the back of a wardrobe. Sometimes, it's a door into another world. In Lucy's case, that other world was called Narnia, and though she was among the first to enter it, she was by no means the last. Millions of children (young and old) have followed her there and met its strange but wonderful inhabitants - Mr. Tumnus, Reepicheep, and Puddleglum, among others.

Join Father Paul Pearson of the Oratory as he guides you on a spiritual journey through one of the great classics of Christian literature, Dante’s Purgatorio. Purgatory is the least understood of the three possible “destinations” when we die (though unlike Heaven or Hell it is not an eternal one) and is mysterious to many Christians and even to many Catholics today. As he did in his first volume in the Spiritual Direction from Dante trilogy, Avoiding the Inferno, Father Pearson adroitly draws out the great spiritual insights hidden in The Divine Comedy.

Thousands have been captivated by the spiritual themes that underlie Tolkien's imaginative fiction. In Finding God in The Hobbit, Jim Ware indulges readers with an exploration of the spiritual significance of J. R. R. Tolkien's famous children's classic. As they are acquainted with Tolkien's message of transcendent truth, readers will see how God is mysteriously at work even in everyday moments. A reflection summarizes each chapter's main insight.

Growth Fridays with Rebecca More and Matt FinchJoin Rebecca and Matt on their weekly podcast where they catchup each week, talking through what they have been up to, what they have experienced or anything they are working through! Using books, spirituality, manifestation and life tools to be the best version of themselves! Expect to see special guests from people in the community, people in the adult industry, and people who they both admire, learning about the behind the scenes of people and how they function to be successful! Growth Fridays is all about positivity, success mindset, ...

In the classic Wuthering Heights, Catherine is forced to choose between passionate, tortured gypsy Heathcliff and gentle, well-bred Edgar Linton. Catherine surrenders to the expectations of her class and sets off a domino effect with lasting consequences. As Heathcliff's bitterness and vengeance at his betrayal are visited upon the next generation, their innocent heirs must struggle to escape the legacy of the lovers tortured past.

This book helps listeners develop practices that will result in deep, formative, and faithful reading so they can contribute to the flourishing of their communities and cultivate their own spiritual and intellectual depth. The authors present reading as a remedy for three prevalent cultural vices—distraction, hostility, and consumerism—that impact the possibility of formative reading. Deep Reading provides resources for engaging in formative and culturally subversive reading practices that teach listeners how to resist vices, love virtue, and desire the good.

Guided Greatness is your ultimate companion for personal and professional growth. Guided Greatness dives into the most impactful books on self-help, spirituality, financial wisdom, and the inspiring biographies of American trailblazers. Each episode offers actionable insights, empowering stories, and practical strategies to help you unlock your full potential. Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or tools to level up, Guided Greatness is here to lead you toward a life of purpose and success.

Guided Greatness is your ultimate companion for personal and professional growth. Guided Greatness dives into the most impactful books on self-help, spirituality, financial wisdom, and the inspiring biographies of American trailblazers. Each episode offers actionable insights, empowering stories, and practical strategies to help you unlock your full potential. Whether you're seeking motivation, clarity, or tools to level up, Guided Greatness is here to lead you toward a life of purpose and success.

A candid diary-style podcast of a young college girl just trying to figure life out. Follow along through the realities of learning and personal growth in young adulthood.

Unbounded Growth is a space where we discuss books that shape our daily personal lives. Our listeners should expect to join a consistent growth path with no boundaries. We also invite guests that share their experiences to enhance Personal Growth. We are two regular individuals who have chosen to serve our fellow humans by contributing to their Personal Development and Growth. Our episodes air in both English & French Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unboundedgrowth/support

I talk to authors, subject matter experts and millionaire mentors to understand how successful people approach their personal growth, Get Sh!t Done and become financially free. Whether it’s habits, money or mindset, I want to learn from the experts and share it with you.We talk about Self-improvement, greatness, impact, mindset and FI.Previous guests include: Steve Magness, Brad Stulberg, Kevin Kelly, Jonah Berger, Laura Gassner Otting, Brian Feroldi, Eric Partaker, Bill Perkins, Juliet and Kelly Starrett, Daniel Priestley, Tiago Forte, Brad Ritter, Joshua Becker and Nate Dallas

Growth Week is an intensive monthly, week-long conversation that is aimed at helping you grow intentionally in every aspect of your life. We do not claim to be growth experts, but we can promise you real-life stories, practical tips and nuggets from the mistakes we have made and the lessons we have learned. Every first week of the month, from Monday to Friday, we are going to be releasing daily intentional growth content that you can use to challenge yourself, and/or your organisation to grow and become better at whatever you are called to do.

The purpose of the Growth Times Infinity Podcast is to promote continuous growth. Reggie Bisor, the host of the podcast, discuss various topics as it pertains to the following: personal, spiritual, mental and other types of development. Reggie's goal is to provide value to the listeners. He hopes to encourage those to take their personal development to the next level. Reggie welcomes you to this amazing journey. Let's Keep Growing and Keep Going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Recently named the #1 piece of 20th century literature, The Lord of the Rings trilogy is more than a great story. It's a much-needed reminder that, like J.R.R. Tolkien's hobbits, Christians are all on an epic quest. In examining the Christian themes in the trilogy, authors Kurt Bruner and Jim Ware find that truth and fiction are not as far apart as they seem.