Something More
Daryl Potter
Why am I alive? What is the meaning of life? How can I live well in a broken world?
Have you ever pondered the meaning behind life's twists and turns? Yearned for fulfillment beyond the mundane? Felt a hunger within that is never satisfied? Something More offers a refreshing take on practical living, blending personal anecdotes with the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes.
Something More is not a book about getting into heaven—it's about navigating the here and now with resilience and grace. It weaves memoir with the ancient book of Ecclesiastes to explore the answers to humanity's most profound questions. Powerful and personal, it takes on life's deepest concerns with humor, depth, vulnerability, and a refreshingly modern relatability. Something More offers joy amidst life's uncertainties.
Drawing from decades of triumphs and trials and enriched by the wisdom of scholars and storytellers, with a special nod to C.S. Lewis, Something More offers a roadmap to fulfillment that transcends clichés.
Whether seeking solace in a sea of uncertainty or craving a deeper understanding of life's purpose, Something More promises to illuminate your path.
Dig in and discover Something More.
Duration - 12h 17m.
Author - Daryl Potter.
Narrator - Bill Forsythe.
Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Daryl Potter ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Why am I alive? What is the meaning of life? How can I live well in a broken world? Have you ever pondered the meaning behind life's twists and turns? Yearned for fulfillment beyond the mundane? Felt a hunger within that is never satisfied? Something More offers a refreshing take on practical living, blending personal anecdotes with the timeless wisdom of Ecclesiastes. Something More is not a book about getting into heaven—it's about navigating the here and now with resilience and grace. It weaves memoir with the ancient book of Ecclesiastes to explore the answers to humanity's most profound questions. Powerful and personal, it takes on life's deepest concerns with humor, depth, vulnerability, and a refreshingly modern relatability. Something More offers joy amidst life's uncertainties. Drawing from decades of triumphs and trials and enriched by the wisdom of scholars and storytellers, with a special nod to C.S. Lewis, Something More offers a roadmap to fulfillment that transcends clichés. Whether seeking solace in a sea of uncertainty or craving a deeper understanding of life's purpose, Something More promises to illuminate your path. Dig in and discover Something More. Duration - 12h 17m. Author - Daryl Potter. Narrator - Bill Forsythe. Published Date - Friday, 03 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Daryl Potter ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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001 a personal introduction
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002 part one a heart’s hunger leads to a search 1 the author of ecclesiastes
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003 2 hevel and the meaning of life
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004 3 searching for lasting benefit
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005 4 the personal need for something more
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006 5 the universal need for something more
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007 6 there is no one size fits all answer to life’s complexities
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008 7 we must let go of what we can’t have
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009 part two the experimental stage of the search 8 you won't find deep meaning at a party
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010 9 more productive doesn’t equal more meaning
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011 10 sex and music are not enough
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012 part three the search reveals preliminary conclusions 11 choosing wisdom over foolishness requires faith
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013 12 the hungry soul needs more than a better job
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014 13 the best career in the world is only temporary
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015 14 flow is not just for artists
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016 15 joy is found in the process, not the result
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017 part four expanding the search with a brief survey of time 16 double heptads, the byrds, and time
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018 17 there are times for beginnings, restarts, and also endings
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019 18 each place on the spectrum of human emotion has its right time
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020 19 there is even a time for unpleasant things
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021 part five the search uncovers critical compass points 20 the heart of ecclesiastes
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022 21 enjoy pleasure in its place but pursue yithron
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023 22 how to deal with injustice
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024 23 don't chase the wind
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025 part six the search dives into practical matters 24 real friendships require effort
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026 25 real friendships are important but not enough
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027 26 warnings about excessive words
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028 27 injustice exists where it should not
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029 28 we crave something more than wealth
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030 29 you can’t buy heaven or yithron
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031 part seven exploring psychology and transformative experiences 30 god knows us better than we know ourselves
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032 31 the path to joy is counterintuitive
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033 32 oppression, bribery, and impatience are interconnected
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034 33 memories can be road signs for the future
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035 34 god sometimes makes things crooked on purpose
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036 35 an anti extremism warning
Duración:00:20:48
037 36 wisdom leads to growth, but growth is sometimes slow
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038 37 wisdom opposes misogyny and sexism
Duración:00:27:56
039 38 the extraordinary nature of internal transformation part 1
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040 39 the extraordinary nature of internal transformation part 2
Duración:00:17:51
041 40 gentleness is better than anger
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042 part eight bringing it all together 41 how to live well despite unfair circumstances
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043 42 the world is broken on purpose
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044 43 god takes pleasure in your pleasure
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045 44 enjoy life but get your work done as well
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046 45 enoy life but still mind the budget
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047 part nine concluding thoughts 46 live consciously because life is short and youth is temporary
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048 47 don’t wait remember god while you are young
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049 48 live well now
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050 49 unfinished business
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051 afterward
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052 acknowledgements
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053 life lessons summary
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Ending Credits
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