# interfaith (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover interfaith. Page: Feed: --- ## [Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - He's a Porn Addict...Now What?](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/publishers-pride-books-on-bestseller_073556875.html) _2026-08-21 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Today's Publisher's Pride is He's a Porn Addict...Now What? by Tony Overbay and Joshua Shea , which reached #63 in sexual health recovery on Amazon . Book description: Admitting you're a drug addict or alcoholic can be difficult, but when it comes to pornography addiction, the pain of betrayal can hit the addict's partner worse than the addict himself. Difficult questions come rushing: Does he… ## [Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Eternal Springs (Floren)(](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/publishers-pride-books-on-bestseller_0831935669.html) _2026-08-21 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Today's Publisher's Pride is Eternal Sprins: Joy Found in the Book of John by Bruce Floren which reached #25 in the Amazon category of motivation and spiritual growth. Book Description: What if joy isn’t optional in the Christian life—but essential? For many, religion feels heavy, demanding, and joyless. Yet Jesus promised life “to the full.” In Eternal Springs, the author draws from his deeply… ## [Precerpt from Grandma's Ninja Training Diary; Longevity Edition](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/precerpt-from-grandmas-ninja-training_02046398540.html) _2026-08-21 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ What the science (Academy of Cardiologists) says: 1. Being fit in your 40s–50s Adds about 2 extra healthy years Delays chronic illness by ~1.5 years Lowers risk of major diseases Sets you up for a smoother landing in your 60s–70s Translation: Midlife fitness is like prepaying your health mortgage. But what about your 60s? You still gain ~1–1.5 years before chronic conditions show up Your risk of… ## [Why People Ignore or Hide Their Feelings](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/why-people-ignore-or-hide-their-feelings.html) _2026-08-21 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Avoiding Conflict or Rejection Emotions—especially uncomfortable ones—can disrupt harmony. People who value peace or fear aban donment often hide their feelings to avoid: arguments disapproval disappointing someone being misunderstood Silence becomes a shield. But shields are heavy, and carrying them long-term takes a toll. When we suppress emotion, we trade short-term calm for long-term strain.… ## [Precerpt from My 20th Language: L5, Esperanto](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/precerpt-from-my-20th-language-l5.html) _2026-08-21 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ My sophomore year in high school, the year I began studying French, our world history teacher assigned major reports. We had a choice of topic, and, from the list, I chose Babel. Even in high school, I was already fascinated with languages. The topic of Babel took me to the topic of what was the original language of humans. Was there an inherent language common to all? That led me to ask, can… ## [The Role of Task‑Based Instruction in Transformative Language Learning Classrooms](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-role-of-taskbased-instruction-in.html) _2026-08-21 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Task‑Based Instruction (TBI) has often been framed as a method for developing communicative competence — a way to make language learning more authentic and interactive. But in a Transformative Language Learning and Teaching (TLLT) context, TBI becomes something deeper: a framework for cognitive and identity transformation through purposeful action. Tasks are not just activities. They are… ## [🌻 Joy Is Shared, Not Hoarded](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/joy-is-shared-not-hoarded.html) _2026-08-21 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Jesus’ joy was never private property. He celebrated with friends, comforted the grieving, and welcomed outsiders into the circle. His joy was communal — it expanded outward, multiplying as it was given away. True joy works the same way. It refuses to stay locked inside the self. It grows only when it moves — when it passes from one heart to another through kindness, forgiveness, or service. When… ## [Testing and Transformative Language Learning](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/testing-and-transformative-language.html) _2026-08-20 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Ray Clifford’s chapter “Testing and Transformative Language Learning” (2021, Transformative Language Learning and Teaching , Cambridge University Press) redefines the role of assessment in language education by aligning it with the broader goals of transformative learning . Core Concept Clifford argues that in a transformative language classroom, testing should not be limited to measuring… ## [How Do People Who Want No Church Stay Focused on Spiritual Growth?](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/how-do-people-who-want-no-church-stay_01180394703.html) _2026-08-20 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ They build micro‑communities instead of congregations. Not everyone wants a church, but almost everyone wants connection. The difference is scale and intention . Micro‑communities might look like: Two friends who meet monthly for spiritual conversation A book club that reads mystics instead of novels A text thread where people share insights or struggles A yearly retreat with one or two trusted… ## [Widow vs. Widower: How Can Support Systems Be Developed Differently for Each?](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/widow-vs-widower-how-can-support.html) _2026-08-20 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Grief wears different faces — and gender often shapes those faces more than we admit. Widows are usually surrounded by sympathy, community, and invitations to talk. Their grief is seen as relational, expressive, and ongoing. They are encouraged to join support groups, to share memories, to rebuild social networks. Widowers, by contrast, are often met with silence. Their grief is assumed to be… ## [Crypto Payments, No Custody (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QDHMtPBBV8pA) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Send crypto to merchant wallets via API with real-time updates and automatic fees. ## [The Case for Native-Like Foreign Language Proficiency: Quality and Accuracy of Medical Care](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-case-for-native-like-foreign_01646150933.html) _2026-08-20 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ There are statistics showing how often medical communication falters when patients and providers don’t share high‑level language skills. But numbers alone don’t capture the human cost of misunderstanding. When my son was hospitalized at Boston Children’s, a nurse approached me: “They need help on the cancer ward,” she said. “A couple that speaks Russian and doesn’t understand the doctor.” I found… ## [Top 10 blog posts of July 2026: #6. From the blog posts of MSI Press authors: Meditation, Connection, and Peace](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/top-10-blog-posts-of-july-2026-6-from.html) _2026-08-20 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Read "Meditation, Connection, and Peace," a recent blog post by Diane Dreher ( Pathways to Inner Peace ): Meditation, Connection, and Peace - Diane Dreher - Diane ... Read more posts on meditation . Read more posts on connection . Read more posts on inner peace . Book Description Pathways to Inner Peace offers a guiding light of hope in a world too often filled with stress, disconnection, and… ## [Publisher's Pride: Books on Bestseller Lists - Hazel and Olaf (Cole)](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/publishers-pride-books-on-bestseller_01459012055.html) _2026-08-20 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Sharon Cole's book, Hazel and Olaf reached #4 among hot new releases in the category of Great Depression and #24 in depression history (Amazon general category). Book Description: They sold the farm, packed up seven children, and chased a promise called California. Based on Hazel’s journal, this true story follows a family that leaves Wisconsin hoping for relief from brutal winters—only to run out… ## [Morning Prayer: “Let your good spirit guide me in ways that are level and smooth.”](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/morning-prayer-let-your-good-spirit.html) _2026-08-20 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ At first glance, this sounds like a prayer for smooth sailing — a life without obstacles, without strain, without the rough waters that make us brace ourselves and hold on. And part of us wants that. Of course we do. Who wouldn’t ask God for a path that is level, predictable, and kind to our bones. But “level and smooth” in Scripture rarely means easy . It means true . It means aligned . It means… ## [How OACD Empowers Learners](https://msipressblog.blogspot.com/2026/08/how-oacd-empowers-learners.html) _2026-08-20 · MSI Press Blog · MSI Press Blog_ Open Architecture Curricular Design (OACD) empowers learners by giving them what traditional curricula rarely allow: agency, relevance, and intellectual space. Instead of forcing learners into pre‑sequenced boxes, OACD builds a learning environment that adapts to the learner’s mind, not the other way around. 1. Learners gain ownership of meaning OACD invites learners to bring their experiences,… ## [How important is sex in a Catholic marriage? | Kate Ott](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202607/how-important-is-sex-in-a-catholic-marriage-kate-ott/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-important-is-sex-in-a-catholic-marriage-kate-ott) _2026-07-24 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube For Catholics seeking accurate information about the church’s teachings on sex ethics, the internet can be a perilous place. One might get plenty of opinions from influencers, and far more personal information about people’s sex lives than one bargained for—but not so much accurate source-based content on Catholic teaching. Some influencers have \[…\]… ## [How should the church respond to the conflict in Gaza? | Julie Schumacher Cohen & Jordan Denari Duffner](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202607/how-should-the-church-respond-to-he-conflict-in-gaza-julie-schumacher-cohen-jordan-denari-duffner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-should-the-church-respond-to-he-conflict-in-gaza-julie-schumacher-cohen-jordan-denari-duffner) _2026-07-17 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube On October 7, 2023, militant pro-Palestinian groups carried out a series of attacks on Jewish Israelis, during the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah. In response, Israel launched a large-scale military operation in Gaza, which has escalated into a humanitarian disaster that the United Nations and other organizations are terming a genocide. Almost \[…\] The… ## [Does the anointing of the sick really heal people? | LaRyssa Herrington](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202607/does-the-anointing-of-the-sick-really-heal-people-laryssa-herrington/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-the-anointing-of-the-sick-really-heal-people-laryssa-herrington) _2026-07-10 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube History and literature are full of dramatic stories involving deathbed conversions and the administering of what is often called last rites. So perhaps it’s understandable that many people, when they think of the sacrament of anointing the sick, assume it is something reserved for those who are gravely ill or \[…\] The post Does the anointing of the sick… ## [Is patriotism a Christian virtue? | Lewis Brogdon](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202607/is-patriotism-a-christian-virtue-lewis-brogdon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=is-patriotism-a-christian-virtue-lewis-brogdon) _2026-07-02 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts Recent polls indicate that feelings of patriotism are at an all-time low in the United States. This is especially the case for younger Americans, who are less likely than their older counterparts to describe themselves as patriotic, and less inclined to participate in displays of patriotism. On one hand this is nothing \[…\] The post Is patriotism a Christian… ## [VIA Internal Action Celebrates VEER](http://www.metro-iaf.org/_via_internal_action_celebrates_veer) _2026-06-30 · Metro IAF · Education & Youth - Metro IAF, Inc._ On June 4th, VIA held an internal action celebrating the first 6 months of Valley Early Education Reimagined, VIA's childcare initiative that launches and operates sustainable, high quality, childcare centers that fund the true cost of childcare. 134 people turned out, modeling VEER as a vehicle for relating and organizing. ## [Stream Torrents and IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Y5NV2aU3sC5I) _2026-06-30 · **Sponsored**_ Search, index, and play music, movies, books, and live TV in your browser. ## [Does the Catholic Church condemn deportation? | Therese Cory](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202606/does-the-catholic-church-condemn-deportation-therese-cory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=does-the-catholic-church-condemn-deportation-therese-cory) _2026-06-26 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts According to the USCCB’s voting guide, Catholics are called to “stand with newcomers, authorized and unauthorized, including unaccompanied immigrant children, refugees and asylum-seekers, those unnecessarily detained, and victims of human trafficking.” This directive is in line with the church’s longstanding emphasis on immigrant rights, and the ancient mandate… ## [Are cultural Catholics real Catholics? | Maureen Day](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202606/are-cultural-catholics-real-catholics-maureen-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-cultural-catholics-real-catholics-maureen-day) _2026-06-18 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts Today, millions of baptized Catholics exist on the church’s margins. Many of them identify as “cultural Catholics,” but what that means may depend very much on the individual. Some identify as Catholic even though they no longer engage in traditional Catholic practices. Some pick and choose which practices they want to hold \[…\] The post Are cultural Catholics… ## [Do women have an equal voice in the church? | Heidi Schlumpf](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202606/do-women-have-an-equal-voice-in-the-church-heidi-schlumpf/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=do-women-have-an-equal-voice-in-the-church-heidi-schlumpf) _2026-06-12 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts While people sometimes use the term “the church” as shorthand for the Vatican or the magisterium, the church is, strictly speaking, all its members, regardless of gender or vocation. So, while Catholic women are barred from holy orders and from most ministerial and leadership roles in the church, that doesn’t mean they \[…\] The post Do women have an equal voice… ## [What’s the point of prayer? | Laura Fanucci](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202606/whats-the-point-of-prayer-laura-fanucci/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-the-point-of-prayer-laura-fanucci) _2026-06-05 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts In the 6th chapter of Matthew’s gospel, Jesus teaches his disciples how to pray, introducing what today we call the “Our Father,” or the “Lord’s Prayer.” But Jesus imparts this prayer in the context of various instructions on the many ways we shouldn’t pray. Don’t pray in public for everyone to see. \[…\] The post What’s the point of prayer? | Laura Fanucci… ## [What do young people want from the church? | Baird Linke, Catalina Morales, and Drew Stever](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202605/what-do-young-people-want-from-the-church-baird-linke-catalina-morales-and-drew-stever/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-young-people-want-from-the-church-baird-linke-catalina-morales-and-drew-stever) _2026-05-29 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts This Easter—2026—multiple Catholic parishes across the nation saw a surge in adult baptisms and new converts entering the church. Some dioceses reported all-time records for people becoming Catholic at Easter. This trend parallels a broader trend of renewed interest in religion, especially with young people. Protestant and nondenominational churches have also… ## [What do you do if you don’t like your pastor? | Paul Jarzembowski](https://uscatholic.org/articles/202605/what-do-you-do-if-you-dont-like-your-pastor-paul-jarzembowski/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-do-you-do-if-you-dont-like-your-pastor-paul-jarzembowski) _2026-05-22 · Nathaniel Hunter · Podcasts - U.S. Catholic_ Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts People go “parish hopping” for all kinds of reasons. Sometimes it’s because of simple things like wanting more convenient mass times, or a shorter drive. Or it might be because they’re looking for a community with more people in their age group, or more options for activities or outreach. Sometimes, people leave \[…\] The post What do you do if you don’t like your… ## [104 VIA Leaders Announce Agenda For Sustainable Childcare in Virginia](http://www.metro-iaf.org/_104_via_leaders_announce_agenda_for_sustainable_childcare_in_virginia) _2026-03-31 · Metro IAF · Education & Youth - Metro IAF, Inc._ On March 24th, 104 VIA leaders, employers, and Electeds came together for a press conference to announce their shared agenda for sustainable childcare. Key to the action was getting Harrisonburg Mayor Deanna Reed (Democrat) and state Rep. Tony Wilt (Republican) to publicly commit to working together and with VIA and to use the Valley Early Education Reimagined model as the blueprint. ## [VIA: First-of-its-kind Partnership to Address Childcare Needs Launches in Shenandoah Valley, VA](http://www.metro-iaf.org/via_first_of_its_kind_partnership_to_address_childcare_needs_launches_in_shenandoah_valley_va) _2025-10-14 · Valley Interfaith Action (VIA) · Education & Youth - Metro IAF, Inc._ ## [Valley Interfaith Actiona (VIA) Leaders Meet with Senator Mark Warner](http://www.metro-iaf.org/via_leaders_meet_with_senator_warner) _2025-06-20 · Valley Interfaith Action (VIA) · Education & Youth - Metro IAF, Inc._ ## [New Jersey Together's Schools Water Fountains Project Reaches Completion](http://www.metro-iaf.org/new_jersey_together_s_schools_water_fountains_project_reaches_completion) _2025-03-18 · New Jersey Together (NJT), New York · Education & Youth - Metro IAF, Inc._ New Jersey Together's Schools Water Fountains Project Reaches Completion: 1169 Drinking Fountains Installed ## [Snapshot Showdown on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zqMCWop415cm) _2025-03-18 · **Sponsored**_ Available on Google Play for Android devices. ## [VIA’s Advocacy Drives Commitment from Senator Kaine to Improve Childcare Access](http://www.metro-iaf.org/via_s_advocacy_drives_commitment_from_senator_kaine_to_improve_childcare_access) _2024-12-08 · Valley Interfaith Action (VIA) · Education & Youth - Metro IAF, Inc._ ## [NC IAF: Community Advocates Condemn Terms of $ 7M Loan to Saint Augustine's University](http://www.metro-iaf.org/nc_iaf) _2024-11-21 · Metro IAF · Education & Youth - Metro IAF, Inc._ ‘It doesn’t add up.’ Alumni, clergy worry about terms of $7M loan for struggling St. Aug’s By Korie Dean for the News and Observer Updated November 21, 2024 ## [BUILD Secures $270,000 Grant for the Rails to Trails Conservancy](http://www.metro-iaf.org/build_secures) _2024-11-04 · Baltimoreans United in Leadership Development (BUILD), Maryland · Education & Youth - Metro IAF, Inc._