Inspirational Videos

Listen to this young girl named Malea Emma sing the song ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ by Sam Cooke. “I was born by the river in a little tent, oh and just like the river I've been running ev'r since It's been a long time, a long time coming, but I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will It's been too hard living, but I'm afraid to die 'cause I don't know what's up there, beyond the sky It's been a long, a long time coming, but I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will I go to the movie and I go downtown, somebody keep tellin' me don't hang around It's been a long, a long time coming, but I know a change gonna come, oh yes it will” What a powerful voice for such a young girl! There is so much strength in her voice and her vibrato is beautiful. Not to mention, Malea Emma’s performance is so passionate and full of emotion. “Hi everyone, my name is Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja. I am 9 years old and I love singing! I have been singing since I was 1 year old,” the young singer writes on her YouTube page. “Singing makes me happy and I hope everyone who enjoys my songs will be happy too!” In 2018, a video of Malea Emma singing the national anthem at a LA Galaxy game went viral on the internet. Since then, she has sung the national anthem at more than 40 events, including the MLS Cup Final with a record breaking 73K people in attendance. Last year she was invited to perform on American Idol in front of the celebrity judges (Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan) and was awarded with the Golden Ticket, even though she was too young to compete. ‘A Change Is Gonna Come’ is a powerful and popular song that has been covered by many throughout the years, and Malea Emma’s cover of the song is just wonderful! We hope you enjoyed it.

Michael and Chris introduce the series and the meaning of the phrase "King of the Middle." They also discuss how they made inroads into their vocations in the arts with tales of mistakes and missteps along the way.



00:28 Chris intro / What does “King of the Middle” mean? / Are we wrong to pursue art over stable careers?

05:03 Michael’s background and struggles with faith as a young man and the path that led him to settle in Los Angeles

10:31 Michael joins a band in Seattle

13:59 Chris comments about putting one’s faith in action and why we feel we must do it through art

14:56 Michael responds to Chris

15:44 Michael continues the discussion about his band / How he improved at the craft

16:23 A setback in the band and his career / Pushing forward with humility

20:29 Chris talks about fear of criticism / Failing to ask the Father to direct his vocation and the consequences

23:48 Learning to submit to the Father / Why are we doing this podcast now?

25:31 Why Michael decided to settle in Los Angeles and shift his focus from acting and writing

29:20 Michael’s last acting gig

30:35 Introduction to Chris’s background from college to Los Angeles

31:31 Quick mention of Michael Apted’s “Up” series and how predictions can be made about a person’s life patterns from a young age

32:44 Chris heads off to Christian film school then to Hollywood / Meeting Quentin Tarantino’s future editor / Getting hired on his first job by the granddaughter of a Hollywood studio mogul / Chris’s failed tv series and website projects / His path to the studio system

40:01 How Chris got onto Curb Your Enthusiasm and the faith dilemma he faced once he got there

46:05 Why Chris is thankful for some of his failure / His final studio job working for Ryan Murphy’s production company

49:23 Michael talks about the genesis of his book idea for “King of the Middle” / Pride is a killer

51:47 How it feels when a Christian passion project falls apart

53:05 Guarding against anger when faith-based projects don’t pan out / What can we learn from this kind of failure?

53:55 The positive consequences of a failed project

57:35 Setup for next episode: Our struggles against selfish pursuits / High school origins

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Michael’s song “For the Love of a Beautiful Heart” (and remix as mentioned in this episode) will be posted soon…

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Verse of the Day
November 12th 2020
Romans 6:23

Hey bros and sisters in faith! I am very excited to share one of my poems I wrote with y'all 😊 I hope it inspires you and cheers you up ❤ here I will leave my youtube channel so you guys can check it out and subscribe 😊 thank you and GOD BLESS YOU ALL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcvxoOylLwPQYN0z3mt6MA

Hey bros and sisters in faith! I am very excited to share one of my poems I wrote with y'all 😊 I hope it inspires you and cheers you up ❤ here I will leave my youtube channel so you guys can check it out and subscribe 😊 thank you and GOD BLESS YOU ALL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcvxoOylLwPQYN0z3mt6MA

This is a poem I wrote (: I hope u guys like it and if you would like plz check out and subscribe to my youtube ch https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChcvxoOylLwPQYN0z3mt6MA
Thanks.

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Spiritual Encouragement

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This ‘Tears in Heaven’ performance from the guitar quartet, 40 Fingers, is so powerful! The guitar is an instrument that brings people together as a group and connects them through music. And this video featuring four guitarists playing Eric Clapton’s classic song, ‘Tears In Heaven’ with Croatia as a backdrop is downright stunning. The combination is genius and beyond beautiful. The band, 40 Fingers, is composed of Matteo Brenci, Emanuele Grafitti, Enrico Maria Milanesi, and Andrea Vittori. All four of which are very handsome and talented Italian artists. But it isn't their looks that has gained them fame. It’s how well they play together. Filmed near The Church and the Monastery of the St. John the Evangelist in the Town of Rab, Island Rab, Croatia, their rendition of the song begins with one man and his guitar before the camera pans to include each of the members and shots of the city. And the music is absolutely beautiful. It’s definitely a beautiful portrayal of such a moving and tragic song, written by Eric following the tragic death of his son, Connor. In 1991, his son fell from an open window of a 53rd story high-rise apartment. The housekeeper had left it open to air out the fumes after cleaning when Connor ran past and fell to his death. Eric was understandably crushed by his son’s unexpected and tragic death. Would you hold my hand If I saw you in heaven? Would you help me stand If I saw you in heaven? I'll find my way through night and day 'Cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven The song moves even the hardest of hearts. The band 40 Fingers, however, make the song shine, perhaps a bit more brightly than its original version and the video is going viral with over 60,000 views within four days of its release. And the beauty of the song is not lost on listeners either. One listener commented, “Beautiful arrangement. My wife and I lost a daughter 3 years ago to opiates. Today would have been her 23rd birthday. I pray there are no tears where she is, only peace. Thank you for the music, you all are gifted.” While another wrote, “Perfect day for this to debut on YouTube as today is my Dad's birthday. He would have been 89. Beautiful rendition of a beautiful song!” While we no there are indeed no more tears in Heaven, we can pray for those who have lost loved ones. In the meantime, this is definitely a beautiful song not to be missed. Listen and share! He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away." Revelations 21:4

The talented trio of Charlotte Ave come together to honor our country with this beautiful performance of ‘God Bless America.’ This iconic song was written by written by Irving Berlin during World War I. He went on to revise the song before World War II. Over the years, this song has become a symbol of patriotism and love for the United States of America. “God bless America, land that I love Stand beside her and guide her Through the night with the light from above” Today, the three women of Charlotte Ave are taking on this legendary song and it is a performance you do not want to miss. Charlotte Ave is comprised of members Mandy, Olivia, and Lauryn. The trio of incredible vocalists met while serving on the worship team at their church in Nashville, Tennessee. That is when they decided to come together and share their God-given talent with the world. And it does not get much better than this heartfelt rendition of ‘God Bless America.’ “From the mountains to the prairies To the oceans white with foam God bless America, my home sweet home” When the women hit the iconic high notes, I was absolutely stunned. There is no doubt that these gifted women are meant to be performers and I am so glad that they are sharing their musical talents with the rest of the world. Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people whom he has chosen as his heritage!”

America’s Got Talent winner Kodi Lee conjures up nostalgia with this heartfelt rendition of ‘Georgia On My Mind.’ The iconic tune was written by Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell in 1930. But it truly gained notoriety after blues singer Ray Charles recorded his own version in 1960. It was such a hit that the state of Georgia even named it their official state song two decades later. “Other arms will reach out to me Other eyes smile tenderly Still in peaceful dreams I see The road leads back to you, yeah” We first fell in love with this viral sensation after his incredible first audition on the fourteenth season of America’s Got Talent. Before his performance, we learned that Kodi is blind with Autism. But music has completely changed Kodi’s life and allows him to truly express himself in a whole new way. After Kodi’s performance of Donny Hathaway's "A Song For You," judge Gabrielle Union was moved to press her golden buzzer. Week after week, he impressed the nation with his incredible talent and humble attitude. Kodi Lee was ultimately named the winner and catapulted into stardom. Today, he’s sitting down at the piano to sing the classic words of ‘Georgia On My Mind.’ Georgia, yeah, Georgia No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no peace I find Just an old sweet song Keeps Georgia on my mind, sing the song There’s something about hearing this song that takes us all back to another place and time. What a stunning performance from this talented young man.

Verse of the Day
November 11th 2020
Proverbs 10:23

Azonnal elkezdhető, egyedülálló coach mediátor képzés, a tudatosság, a szellemi fejlődés és az anyagilag független boldog élet gyors eléréséért. Tanulj a legjobbtól, a legnagyobb tudású mester-coachtól, Szedlacsik Miklóstól! Regisztrálj díj és kötelezettség mentesen és tarts velünk!!
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Christian teaching.

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Motion change come in all form of way if you don't have eye to see the problem you will find your self in trouble. https://allmylinks.com/styafiya?

An 11-day-old rhino calf has a blast at bathtime, and it’s such a joy to watch. A baby’s first moments in life are truly meant to be treasured. Each first-time experience is bound to create unique reactions as the baby explores his world. Turns out the same is true for baby animals. It’s bath-time for an 11-day-old rhino calf, and this sweet baby has the absolute best reaction. Too hot or too cold, water can surprise even those who are familiar with it. We know that wave is going to wash over our shins, but we still brace ourselves when it happens. On January 4, 2018, this one-horned rhino was born into the world. Four days later, zookeepers at the Toronto Zoo in Toronto, Canada, decided to give him a shower. He didn’t respond as well as his mother who was unphased by the water. Talk about being caught off guard. At 11-days of age the calf started to acclimate to the water, maybe not totally, but this sweet baby was definitely getting on board. In the video, he shakes and hops about as though he is trying to fend off the water. His eyes are wide open as the water pours on. The reaction is in itself cute and funny. Making matters more hilarious was his mom who casually strolled into the shower. She’s used to the water and sees no need to play (aren’t human adults like this sometimes too?) Mother rhino walks around nonchalantly, even as her baby falls to the shower floor. Is this the equivalent of a human child running wild with imagination? Maybe. That or a temper tantrum, either is pretty funny to imagine. He lays on the floor for a little bit, rolling onto his back and laying on his side. This reaction to the water at this age versus when he was 4-days old shows that his discomfort did not last. By the end of the video he is walking casually like his mother, and even shakes his head like he is shaking out water from his head hair, the way you would step out of a pool. Have you ever felt hit by a shower in life? Maybe not water, but a sudden pour of unfortunate events? When life hits you like the water did this baby rhino, we can rest assured that in the end God will see us through our calamities. The first time the water hits us may be hard, but any following times we will do a much better job handling it. We have to do one thing, trust God. “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” ( Proverbs 3:5-6)

Brandon interviews his friend, Mike, on the freedom to drink alcohol, the consequences if abused, and the responsibility Godly men have.

Verse of the Day
November 10th 2020
Job 37:5-6