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Elevation with Steven Furtick

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(Un)Qualified: How God Uses Broken People to Do Big Things cover

(Un)Qualified

Steven Furtick

Mentioned 5 months ago

The Glitch That Keeps On Giving

Furtick explained that the word "Unqualified," which a theologian used to describe his ministry, became the title of his own book and that he had sent a copy of that book to the theologian.

Summarized my whole ministry with one word, and I guess by now I don't need to tell you what that word was because it became the title of my book. ... Unqualified. ... I signed him a copy of the book and sent it to him with a skinny red tie.

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His Needs, Her Needs: Making Romantic Love Last | How to Identify and Satisfy 10 Vital Needs in Your Marriage | A Practical Relationship Guide for Couples cover

His Needs, Her Needs

Willard F. Harley Jr.

Mentioned 5 months ago

He Took The Manna Off The Menu

The speaker promoted the book as a resource for learning how to meet a spouse's needs and urged listeners to purchase it on Amazon.

Buy the book. Put it on Amazon and the Amazon thing on your iPhone. Download it while preaching. His Needs, Her Needs, Five Love Languages. All these ways to say that, you know, you can actually be trying to meet somebody's needs but meeting them in a way they can't receive because you don't know what they really need.

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The 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts cover

The 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition

Gary Chapman

Mentioned 5 months ago

He Took The Manna Off The Menu

The speaker mentioned the book as another tool for understanding how to meet a partner's emotional needs.

Buy the book. Put it on Amazon and the Amazon thing on your iPhone. Download it while preaching. His Needs, Her Needs, Five Love Languages. All these ways to say that, you know, you can actually be trying to meet somebody's needs but meeting them in a way they can't receive because you don't know what they really need.

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KJV, Pew Bible, Large Print, Hardcover, Black, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version cover

KJV, Pew Bible, Large Print, Hardcover, Black, Red Letter, Comfort Print

Thomas Nelson

Mentioned 5 months ago

SAVE YOUR STRENGTH

The speaker described the Bible as an ancient book and referenced its authority while discussing strength and justice.

The Bible is an ancient book. In fact, Isaiah says... He gives a picture of it.

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Revelation - Bible Study Book with Video Access: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom cover

Revelation - Bible Study Book with Video Access

Jen Wilkin

Mentioned 6 months ago

You Already Know

He mentioned reading about a white horse in the Book of Revelation and noted that people often add an "s" to the title.

And yeah, there's a white horse that I read about in the book of Revelation. The book of Revelations. People put an S on it. Book of Revelations. Walmarts. Revelations.

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Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God’s Revelation, and the Love You’ve Always Wanted cover

Imagine the God of Heaven

John Burke

Mentioned 6 months ago

You Already Know

The speaker briefly referenced the Book of Revelation, noting that some people add an "s" to its name.

I need you to shout right now if you know who he is... the book of Revelation. The book of Revelations. People put an S on it.

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The Let Them Theory: The Life-Changing Hack That Millions of People Cant Stop Talking About cover

The Let Them Theory

Mel Robbins

Mentioned 6 months ago

Don't Let The Attack Distract You

He mentioned the book in passing, noting that he had not read it but liked the title.

I read about a book Mel Robbins wrote called The Let Them Theory. I didn't read the book, but I liked the title.

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The Book of John (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series) cover

The Book of John (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)

Lin Johnson

Mentioned 6 months ago

Backseat DJs

The speaker referenced several passages from the Bible, mentioning the books of James, Hebrews, and Psalm as authoritative sources for his teaching on joy and trials.

James chapter 1, verses 2 through 4. He said, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds..."

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The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded: A Proven Plan for Financial Peace cover

The Total Money Makeover Updated and Expanded

Dave Ramsey

Mentioned 7 months ago

The Power Of The Prompt

He mentioned following Dave Ramsey's teaching from the Financial Peace material while describing how he and his wife saved for a downpayment and built an emergency fund.

We saved up and put a down payment on a house. And we did what Dave Ramsey taught in his financial peace stuff, like no debt and all that.

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[Operation Fortitude] [By: Levine, Joshua] [March, 2012] cover

[Operation Fortitude] [By

Mentioned 7 months ago

It's Mine To Manage

The speaker used the Book of Joshua to illustrate how the Israelites set up twelve stones as a memorial after crossing the Jordan River, emphasizing the principle of managing what God gives. He later referenced Joshua when encouraging listeners to remember seasonal milestones and when reflecting on the end of Joshua's life.

I believe that with all of my heart ... let's go to the Word of God. Joshua chapter 4 verses 1 through 9. As I read this story to you ... on the surface, this story is really very simple.

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Ephesians - Bible Study Book with Video Access: A Study of Faith and Practice cover

Ephesians - Bible Study Book with Video Access

Jackie Hill Perry

Mentioned 8 months ago

Win Before You Begin (Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.)

The speaker referenced Ephesians as a passage for listeners to read, urging them to apply its teachings for spiritual victory.

Go back and read Ephesians six.

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The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy cover

The Rational Bible

Dennis Prager

Mentioned 8 months ago

Win Before You Begin (Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.)

The speaker encouraged listeners to open their Bibles to Deuteronomy, highlighting its instructional value for winning battles before they begin.

If you've got a Bible, quickly turn to the book of Deuteronomy.

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The Book of Acts (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series) Cover

Robert C. Girard

The Book of Acts (The Smart Guide to the Bible Series)

The speaker emphasized the importance of understanding the context of Peter's journey, referring to events described in the Gospel of Luke, where Peter initially denies Jesus. This context highlights the transformation Peter undergoes and the impact of the Holy Spirit on his life.

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Now you may recognize Luke who wrote The Book of Acts from such blockbuster presentations as Luke. The gospel story that he recorded. Matthew Mark, Luke and John Luke was his. He didn...

— Episode: Page Turner

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Episode: Page Turner

The speaker emphasized the importance of understanding the context of Peter's journey, referring to events described in the Gospel of Luke, where Peter initially denies Jesus. This context highlights the transformation Peter undergoes and the impact of the Holy Spirit on his life.

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Now you may recognize Luke who wrote The Book of Acts from such blockbuster presentations as Luke. The gospel story that he recorded. Matthew Mark, Luke and John Luke was his. He didn't name it Luke but we call it Luke because he wrote it.

And I love this word. And I hope I can make you love it too. All that Jesus began to do and to teach. So what does that mean? Okay. If Jesus came and lived a sinless life, died a criminal's death, rose from a borrowed grave, and then ascended to heaven, to send the Holy Spirit. And when Luke starts writing this book he says, I wrote a book about all that Jesus began to do.

Demon Copperhead: A Novel Cover

Barbara Kingsolver

Demon Copperhead

A Novel

It was based on Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield" and reset the story in a modern context in Appalachia.

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She wrote a book called Demon Copperhead, and she based it on the Charles Dickens book, David Copperfield.

— Episode: Source Material

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Episode: Source Material

It was based on Charles Dickens' "David Copperfield" and reset the story in a modern context in Appalachia.

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She wrote a book called Demon Copperhead, and she based it on the Charles Dickens book, David Copperfield.

When she did it, it was a fresh story, but it came from a classic Source.

Great Expectations (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) Cover

Charles Dickens

Great Expectations (Dover Thrift Editions

Classic Novels)

It was mentioned as a book he enjoyed reading at the pool for fun, though he didn't read it in 11th grade when assigned, preferring Cliff Notes instead.

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I read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens at the pool for fun.

— Episode: He’s Still The Shepherd

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Episode: He’s Still The Shepherd

It was mentioned as a book he enjoyed reading at the pool for fun, though he didn't read it in 11th grade when assigned, preferring Cliff Notes instead.

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I read Great Expectations by Charles Dickens at the pool for fun.

Tobit, Judith, and Esther (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible) Cover

Scott Hahn

Tobit, Judith, and Esther (Ignatius Catholic Study Bible)

It was mentioned that the book of Esther details how a scribe saved a Jewish nation from death row when he reminded the king of a forgotten assassination attempt.

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I think about the story of Esther in the sixth chapter of the book of Esther and how that the Bible said on a certain night, this involved a scribe, this whole miracle of Esther and a whole group of a...

— Episode: This Is Not Your Final Chapter (Jentezen...

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Episode: This Is Not Your Final Chapter (Jentezen Franklin)

It was mentioned that the book of Esther details how a scribe saved a Jewish nation from death row when he reminded the king of a forgotten assassination attempt.

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I think about the story of Esther in the sixth chapter of the book of Esther and how that the Bible said on a certain night, this involved a scribe, this whole miracle of Esther and a whole group of a whole Jewish nation was on death row.

The only thing that saved them was a scribe. The Bible said the king couldn't sleep. In order to get drowsy, he called for the scribe to bring the books that had been chronicled and read them.

Obadiah Trio Paperback: Thy Friend, Obadiah, Rachel and Obadiah, Obadiah the Bold Cover

Brinton Turkle

Obadiah Trio Paperback

Thy Friend, Obadiah, Rachel and Obadiah, Obadiah the Bold

It was mentioned as a book in the Bible that the speaker may have been reading while pretending to pay attention in a meeting.

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Let me check my notes real quick, but I'm really over here in Obadiah so

— Episode: But Now Be Strong

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Episode: But Now Be Strong

It was mentioned as a book in the Bible that the speaker may have been reading while pretending to pay attention in a meeting.

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Let me check my notes real quick, but I'm really over here in Obadiah so

ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal: Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi Cover

ESV Bibles

ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal

Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi

It was referenced repeatedly throughout the sermon as a book in the Old Testament that provided a message of encouragement and strength to rebuild a temple despite a discouraging past.

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There was a scripture in Haggai 2 9 that said that the glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house and We'll unpack it a little week by week, I'm not gonna preach ab...

— Episode: But Now Be Strong

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Episode: But Now Be Strong

It was referenced repeatedly throughout the sermon as a book in the Old Testament that provided a message of encouragement and strength to rebuild a temple despite a discouraging past.

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There was a scripture in Haggai 2 9 that said that the glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house and We'll unpack it a little week by week, I'm not gonna preach about giving today

The word of the Lord came through Haggai and I love how God speaks through people in seasons when we need it don't you and

This is what the Lord said to Haggai speak to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel governor of Judah To Joshua son of Josedach the high priest and to the remnant of the people Ask them

But now Be strong But now I feel your anointing God be strong but now be strong

If you really take a good Panoramic look at the situation you don't even deserve the stuff that God gave you on the foundation

1 Samuel: The Lives of Samuel and Saul (MacArthur Bible Studies) Cover

John F. MacArthur

1 Samuel

The Lives of Samuel and Saul (MacArthur Bible Studies)

He recalled that a seminary professor helped him practice a sermon he was delivering from the Old Testament book of1Samuel.

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I was preaching from the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel.

— Episode: I Lost My Confidence

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Episode: I Lost My Confidence

He recalled that a seminary professor helped him practice a sermon he was delivering from the Old Testament book of1Samuel.

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I was preaching from the Old Testament book of 1 Samuel.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition (*LARGE PRINT) Cover

Stephen R. Covey

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

30th Anniversary Edition (*LARGE PRINT)

It was mentioned as a book that Steven Furtick intends to read and implement alongside Proverbs and Philippians to continue improving himself.

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I'm gonna be me. I'm gonna be me. I'm a dance over this foundation that God gave me and I'm gonna work on it And I'm gonna read the seven habits of highly effective people and Proverbs and Philippians...

— Episode: But Now Be Strong

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Episode: But Now Be Strong

It was mentioned as a book that Steven Furtick intends to read and implement alongside Proverbs and Philippians to continue improving himself.

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I'm gonna be me. I'm gonna be me. I'm a dance over this foundation that God gave me and I'm gonna work on it And I'm gonna read the seven habits of highly effective people and Proverbs and Philippians, and I'm gonna do it

The Rational Bible: Deuteronomy Cover

Dennis Prager

The Rational Bible

Deuteronomy

The speaker encouraged listeners to open their Bibles to Deuteronomy, highlighting its instructional value for winning battles before they begin.

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If you've got a Bible, quickly turn to the book of Deuteronomy.

— Episode: Win Before You Begin (Pastor Rich Wilker...

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Episode: Win Before You Begin (Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr.)

The speaker encouraged listeners to open their Bibles to Deuteronomy, highlighting its instructional value for winning battles before they begin.

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If you've got a Bible, quickly turn to the book of Deuteronomy.

Deuteronomy chapter 20 is powerful because if you know anything about the book of Deuteronomy, it is the book of instruction that God is giving his law.

Every scripture that Jesus quotes is from the book of Deuteronomy.

He is teaching them to win before they begin, before he puts weapons in their hands, wanting them to deal with the worry in their heart.

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Laughter Is the Best Medicine: 101 Feel Good Stories Cover

Amy Newmark

Chicken Soup for the Soul

Laughter Is the Best Medicine

The host said he had not received that piece of advice from a Chicken Soup for the Soul book. He referenced it while discussing where his inspiration came from.

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I didn't get this piece of advice from some Chicken Soup for the Soul book with an inspirational thought.

— Episode: Move It To The Middle

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Episode: Move It To The Middle

The host said he had not received that piece of advice from a Chicken Soup for the Soul book. He referenced it while discussing where his inspiration came from.

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I didn't get this piece of advice from some Chicken Soup for the Soul book with an inspirational thought.

Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike Cover

Phil Knight

Shoe Dog

A Memoir by the Creator of Nike

He mentioned reading Shoe Dog, a memoir about Phil Knight and Nike, saying he enjoyed it and noted it in his gratitude notebook.

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It's called Shoe Dog about Phil Knight from Nike. I enjoyed it, so I put it in the notebook.

— Episode: An Overview Of Your Future

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Episode: An Overview Of Your Future

He mentioned reading Shoe Dog, a memoir about Phil Knight and Nike, saying he enjoyed it and noted it in his gratitude notebook.

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It's called Shoe Dog about Phil Knight from Nike. I enjoyed it, so I put it in the notebook.

The Choice: Embrace the Possible Cover

Dr. Edith Eva Eger

The Choice

Embrace the Possible

It was recommended because it was written by a Holocaust survivor and it chronicles her journey to survive Auschwitz and find life afterwards. It also talks about dealing with PTSD and trauma.

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She says, "'Survivors don't have time to ask, why me?' For survivors,' she says, "'the only relevant question is, what now?'"

— Episode: Now What? (Holly Furtick)

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Episode: Now What? (Holly Furtick)

It was recommended because it was written by a Holocaust survivor and it chronicles her journey to survive Auschwitz and find life afterwards. It also talks about dealing with PTSD and trauma.

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She says, "'Survivors don't have time to ask, why me?' For survivors,' she says, "'the only relevant question is, what now?'"

What now?

Now what?

The Sun Also Rises: The Original 1926 Unabridged And Complete Edition (Ernest Hemingway Classics) Cover

Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises

The Original 1926 Unabridged And Complete Edition (Ernest Hemingway Classics)

It was mentioned as an example of a book that included the phrase "gradually, then suddenly" in relation to bankruptcy, divorce, and other situations that build up slowly before becoming apparent.

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One of my buddies told me about a line in a book. I think he said it was a Hemingway book. I didn't read the book, but I like the quote. One character said to the other, 'How did you go bankrupt?' The...

— Episode: Dig Until God Does

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Episode: Dig Until God Does

It was mentioned as an example of a book that included the phrase "gradually, then suddenly" in relation to bankruptcy, divorce, and other situations that build up slowly before becoming apparent.

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One of my buddies told me about a line in a book. I think he said it was a Hemingway book. I didn't read the book, but I like the quote. One character said to the other, 'How did you go bankrupt?' The other character said, 'Two ways. Gradually then suddenly.' How did you get divorced? Two ways. Gradually then suddenly.

Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail Cover

Cheryl Strayed

Wild

From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail

The movie 'Wild' starring Reese Witherspoon was mentioned in a hypothetical scenario related to a trip. It was used to represent a potential concern about navigating challenging situations.

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Did you see that movie Wild with Reese Witherspoon where she got out there?

— Episode: From What If To What Is

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Episode: From What If To What Is

The movie 'Wild' starring Reese Witherspoon was mentioned in a hypothetical scenario related to a trip. It was used to represent a potential concern about navigating challenging situations.

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Did you see that movie Wild with Reese Witherspoon where she got out there?

The Green Mile: The Complete Serial Novel Cover

Stephen King

The Green Mile

The Complete Serial Novel

The host mentioned watching the film adaptation of The Green Mile, calling it trippy and noting its age, while giving a spoiler alert for listeners who hadn't seen it.

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We watched The Green Mile this week too with John Coffey. And The Green Mile is trippy. I'm going to give you a spoiler alert. The movie is like 40 years old, so if y...

— Episode: Look Forward Not Far

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Episode: Look Forward Not Far

The host mentioned watching the film adaptation of The Green Mile, calling it trippy and noting its age, while giving a spoiler alert for listeners who hadn't seen it.

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We watched The Green Mile this week too with John Coffey. And The Green Mile is trippy. I'm going to give you a spoiler alert. The movie is like 40 years old, so if you haven't seen it by now, you deserve to have it spoiled.

But at the end, you find out that the man, the prison guard, he can't die. Well, he's going to die, but he's like 102 and he doesn't know how long he's going to have to live. And that's the end of the movie.

The 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition: The Secret to Love That Lasts Cover

Gary Chapman

The 5 Love Languages Hardcover Special Edition

The Secret to Love That Lasts

It was mentioned briefly, as a book about different ways people express and receive love, with physical touch being the speaker's preferred love language.

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Do you ever think about how different people have different love languages? They have a book about it, The Five Love Languages.

— Episode: The Lazarus Factor (God Of The Outcome)

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Episode: The Lazarus Factor (God Of The Outcome)

It was mentioned briefly, as a book about different ways people express and receive love, with physical touch being the speaker's preferred love language.

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Do you ever think about how different people have different love languages? They have a book about it, The Five Love Languages.

The Book of Job Cover

Stephen Mitchell

The Book of Job

He mentioned the Book of Job while describing the devil's challenge to God and the testing of Job's faith.

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When the devil presented himself before the throne with the angels, ... The Book of Job ...

— Episode: Reputation Rehab

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Episode: Reputation Rehab

He mentioned the Book of Job while describing the devil's challenge to God and the testing of Job's faith.

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When the devil presented himself before the throne with the angels, ... The Book of Job ...

Bewilderments: Reflections on the Book of Numbers Cover

Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg

Bewilderments

Reflections on the Book of Numbers

The speaker briefly referenced the book of Numbers, using the spies' story as an example of how having a limited self-image can hinder growth, and a poor self-image can lead to negativity.

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Or be like the spies in the book of Numbers.

— Episode: Permission To Quit

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Episode: Permission To Quit

The speaker briefly referenced the book of Numbers, using the spies' story as an example of how having a limited self-image can hinder growth, and a poor self-image can lead to negativity.

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Or be like the spies in the book of Numbers.

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