In this episode Warren Cutajar shares his journey from working 14 years in the mines to achieving financial freedom and spiritual growth. He discusses the courage it took to leave a high-paying job to pursue real estate, navigate parental expectations, and ultimately retire before 30 by creating multiple income streams from property. Warren also dives into his personal development and spiritual journey—exploring breathwork, Kundalini energy, and energetic boundaries—and reflects on the transformative power of vulnerability, both in personal life and as a speaker facilitating events. The episode blends practical strategies for wealth creation with deep insights into mindset, energy, and authentic self-expression.

ABOUT WARREN CUTAJAR

Warren Cutajar is a performance and resilience coach, entrepreneur, and mindset mentor who empowers business leaders, athletes, and high-performers to break through mental barriers, manage stress, and achieve sustained peak performance. Drawing on years of experience in high-pressure environments and personal development, Warren combines mindset strategies, emotional intelligence, breathwork, and practical tools to help clients cultivate mental toughness, clarity, and confidence in both professional and personal life. Through coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements, he guides individuals to develop resilience, align their goals with purpose, and take consistent action toward meaningful, high-impact results.

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EP 56 - Rethinking Success: Wealth, Energy, and Authentic Growth with Warren Cutajar

This song is me reaching back through everything I’ve lived and fought through, placing a hand on your shoulder right when you’re about to doubt yourself the most. It comes from that moment where the noise gets loud, where every voice that ever told you “you’re not enough” starts echoing again… and I step in to interrupt it.

It was originally written for a musical a friend of mine is creating, but as the project evolved, it didn’t fit the rest of the score. And honestly, that feels perfect for what this song is about… because instead of letting it sit on the shelf, I chose to let it stand on its own and reach the people it was meant for.

This is about realizing the strength you’re looking for isn’t missing, it’s buried under expectations, criticism, and fear that were never yours to carry. Under all of it, there’s still a spark that never went out.

It’s also deeply personal for me as an artist. It’s about refusing to be shaped into something convenient just to make others comfortable. Protecting your voice, your sound, your truth… because the thing they want you to tone down is usually what makes you powerful.

At its core, this song is that quiet belief that shows up before confidence does. The whisper that says “keep going” when you don’t feel ready. Every scar, every fight, every note you push through is proof something inside you refuses to quit.

By the end, it becomes more than a message… it becomes a chant. Like I’m standing beside you saying it over and over until you start to believe it too. Because once you do, no one else gets to define you.

You don’t need permission.
You don’t need approval.
You were never meant to stay quiet.

Even if you don’t hear it yet… I do.
And eventually, you will too.

LYRICS:

[Intro]
You don’t hear it yet…
But I do

[Verse 1]
You’re staring at a door that won’t open
Hands shaking, second guessing every move
Every voice that ever told you “don’t try”
Is getting louder than the truth

You’ve been carrying weight that ain’t yours now
All the doubt they tried to make you believe
But there’s a spark underneath all that pressure
And it’s stronger than you think

[Pre-Chorus 1]
You don’t need permission
You don’t need their light
You’ve been building power
In the dark your whole life

[Chorus]
You’ve got this — even when you don’t feel it
You’ve got this — every wound has a meaning
Every note, every word, every breath that you fight
Is the proof there’s a fire still burning inside

You’ve got this — when they try to define you
You’ve got this — don’t let them rewrite you
Turn it up, break it out, let your truth come through
You don’t need their permission…
You’ve got this

[Verse 2]
They’ll try to shape you into their version
Try to sand down everything that’s real
Turn your voice into something convenient
Something easy they can steal

But music isn’t made to be controlled
It’s a pulse, it’s a fight, it’s alive
And if it still hits hard when you play it
That’s the reason you survive

[Pre-Chorus 2]
You don’t need approval
You don’t need their name
If it sets your heart on fire
That’s enough to stake your claim

[Chorus]

[Bridge]
I didn’t win by the rules they handed
Didn’t climb what they said was success
But I’m still here — still standing louder
With a fire they couldn’t suppress

So if you’re standing where I once stood
Feeling fear but ready to move…

[Break / Chant]
You’ve got this!
You’ve got this!
Say it louder —
You’ve got this!

[Final Chorus]
You’ve got this — even when you don’t feel it
You’ve got this — every wound has a meaning
Every note, every word, every breath that you fight
Is the proof there’s a fire still burning inside

You’ve got this — let them hear you rising
You’ve got this — no more compromising
Turn it up, break it out, let your truth cut through
You were never meant to be silent…
You’ve got this

[Outro]
You don’t hear it yet…
But you will
You’ve got this! (X3)

Written and performed by VickStiX. © 2026 VickStiX Productions. All rights reserved.

You’ve Got This

03/29/2026 - Chris Randall - The King They Wanted vs. The King They Needed (John 12:12-19)

Do you ever wish for something to work out a certain way? 

The people of Jerusalem certainly did. They wished a person would show up to save them from their circumstances and oppression. A person that would conquer & punish their enemies. Instead, they got the Prince of Peace, Jesus.

Pastor Alex explores how these unmet expectations led the crowd from shouts of "Hosanna" to "Crucify him" in less than a week and how we are not all that different. He challenges us to consider what it means to leave our assumptions behind and truly follow the King of Kings.


The King We Need | Pastor Alex Hoops

When Jesus enters Jerusalem on Palm Sunday in fulfillment of prophecy, and in a subversive display contrasting the Caesar's entry, the crowds expect him to continue on a path of defiance and violent overthrow. Instead, Jesus chooses the path of self-emptying that defeats the power of death by first submitting to it and thus proving its emptiness. It's a path foreshadowed by the very palms the crowds were waving. The way of salvation is not a achieved in a moment. It is a way that calls us into the slow, self-emptying path of transformation. 
Photo by Daniel Schludi on Unsplash

The Path of Palms

Expectations

What if your biggest disappointment is actually God's biggest protection?*
On Palm Sunday, a crowd screamed "Save us!" — and five days later screamed "Crucify Him!" The Christ they wanted wasn't the Christ they needed. Sound familiar? Today, Kuba shares a Biblical perspective that answers:

🎯 Why your unmet expectations might be the best thing that ever happened to you

👑 What a borrowed donkey reveals about the kind of King Jesus really is

🔄 The dangerous shift from "Hosanna" to "Crucify Him" — and how it still happens in us today

🙌 How a man with no arms and no legs found a life most able-bodied people never experience

Your expectations aren't the problem. Your demand to be in control is. Press play.

Palm Sunday Kuba

New year, kinda same me(?) At least the mixing skills are still consistent for better or worse. You know how it is: just a mix of my favorite tunes, drops, transitions and doubles from the first quarter of the year. As per usual, all tracks do not belong to me and the rights go to their respective owners. 

Tracklist: 

K Motionz - Expectations 
Delta Heavy & Subsonic - Delirium
Culture Shock - Universe
Doin' It Right (Spectral Murda Remix) 
Aitch & Bou - Raving in the Studio (Instrumental) 
DRZ - Dance
Basstripper - Ready For It 
Las Ketchup (The Ketchup Song) (Everbeing Remix)
Mista Trick & Spencer Ramsay - Taking a Bath (Splish Splash)
Low:r & SYNGA - Hit Different 
1991 - Icarus (ft. TW3LVE)
Andromedik - Elevate 
Culture Shock - Gasoline 
Silence (Dimension Remix) 
Wilkinson - Eternity (ft. Mougleta) 
Tell Me Why (1991 Remix)
1991 & Subsonic - Castles in the Sky 
Andromedik & Netsky - Out of Body 
Undr/Grads - December 
Something Comforting (Lexurus Remix) 
Tell Your World (Snail's House VIP Remix) 
A Moment Apart (Haszan & Overload Remix)
Quinn XCII - Hold My Hand, Worry Less

Winter Select 2026

[Verse 1]
Can’t wait to get off work today
Can’t wait to call you I’m amazed 
Cuz I’m
Just thinking’ bout  how we met 
And now you’re just a phone call away

Can’t wait till… this day ends
leave behind the rush and stress
Cuz really
All i’m wantin’ is more time with you
So far I’m totally impressed

[Chorus]
So glad to meet you
So glad to get to 
Get to know you more

Maybe the stars 
The stars will align and
Take us where we've never been before
And I’m just a phone call away

[Verse 2]
Every day feels like something new
Discovering all the sides of you
That’s right
Now every moment feels like fate
Makes me want to celebrate

[Chorus]
So glad to meet you
So glad to get to 
Get to know you more

Maybe the stars 
The stars will align and
Take us where we've never been before
And I’m just a phone call away

[Chorus]
So glad to meet you
So glad to get to 
Get to know you more

Maybe the stars 
The stars will align and
Take us where we've never been before
And I’m just a phone call away
Yes I’m just a phone call away
Oh I’m just a phone call away

Just a Phone Call Away

The First Week Is Not the Final Result

"Do not judge hearing aids by the first week alone."

Many new hearing aid users are surprised by what they hear during the first few days. Paper crinkling. Footsteps. Dishes. Air conditioning. Even their own voice may sound different.

The important thing to understand is that these sounds were not created by the hearing aids. They were always there. Your brain had simply stopped paying attention to them after years of hearing loss.

In this short lesson, we explain why the first week can feel overwhelming, how the hearing brain relearns sound, and why adaptation takes time. Like physical therapy after an injury, hearing rehabilitation is a process—not a single event.

The first week is not the finish line. It is the starting line.

Presented by Advanced Hearing Plus Audiology.

The First Week Is Not the Final Result

Song about Letting Go of the Expectations that Hold You Down. 

Let Down Go

Fill up my cup (Drank)
Mazel tov (La chaim)
Look at her dancing (Move it Move it)
Just take it... OFF
Lets paint the town
We'll shut it down
Lets burn the roof ...

Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling (re disco ver ''Let's Burn the Roof'' Mazeltꨄ︎v Mix) back to 2009

This week, we invite you to join us as we explore how we can experience the presence of God every Sunday AND every day in our lives. Please join us as we ask ourselves what are we expecting when it comes to experiencing God's presence.

What Are You Expecting??? - 2 Chronicles 7:1-3


Scripture isn’t just a collection of things people are told to believe. They are narratives with characters and events for us to explore.

How to Defy Expectations with Hope
Proper 9A  |  Genesis 24, Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

text and more: https://drewdowns.net/2026/07/05/particular-grace-how-to-defy-expectations-with-hope/

Particular Grace (Proper 9A)

Hear the full song and explore more of the library at ko-fi.com/redefineyourexperience

We map every minute, expect everyone — including ourselves — to hit every mark. And when they don't, the blame lands hard. "Room to Breathe" is an Indie Folk Rock invitation to swap expectation for anticipation, and discover that loosening the grip is what leaves grace in your hands. Co-written with AI, shaped by lived experience.

EQ Room to Breathe

- Water event - global Deaths from flooding. Arizona floods/monsoons. California/Canada fires. Compare animals, drought and rain. Micro-bursts yesterday overcoming gravity producing winds 80-120 mph. Like a water balloon getting popped. Heat forms cumulonimbus clouds. Soon, no US temps less than 111 degrees. 
- 4 plagues now spreading, also with death toll. Parasite problem as well with potential to spread too. 
- Accidents - You think you know where everything is. We're overconfident and don't pay attention. Unsettling having Christian deaths from flooding. Something we're doing? We pay the price for neglecting a principle of God. When Christ woke up the disciples, He said can't you pray one hour? The devil desires you. Falling asleep is not being vigilant. Keep Christ in the forefront. Satan doesn't sleep and will step in when you relax. We respond too quickly to comments made to us. What was your state of mind? We regret the improper frame of mind. Response isn't holy if we're compromised. Be consistent good stewards. 
- Compare animals, drought and weather. Trees have a superpower. 
Trees' superpower- They release a chemical causing rain. Some plants and crops also. 
- East coast - Something to endure with water problems. Don't rebuild in flood zones. Water will return over and over. Some places are flooding for the first time. 
- We need the Word of God to understand the warnings that are there. We believe by faith, not proof. We don't really know how things will end up. Be mindful of Christ before you do something. Having done all you can do to stand, stand therefore. 
- Story of car repair - One, I have it fixed. Two, I did all I could and it may work sometimes. Different expectations. Doing all you can is the best way to keep a clear conscience. The Father has the strength you don't. Respond if He's put something in you already.
- People need truth. Have something to be able to give someone. Don't be empty. Validate reasons to go forward and be sure Satan can't steal it. 
- God gives us warnings, not the world. Fear makes us second guess. Prepare to see people for exactly who they have been on the inside all along. They can act like anyone. The season is right for it. We must stand no matter who falls away. People will get bolder. 
- Upcoming new bible - Some will be convinced of another doctrine. 
- Note where rains are. Certain areas on the map are evidence of clear turbulence. Cells reverse and repeat over same areas. Sahara dust inbound. Monsoon season here. After this period there will be no rain. 
- People hate bible being revealed today. Scripture is used to discount Christ. An alternate religion is gaining popularity. 
- Disclosure - Roswell was real per protocols. Actual footage. Daniel shows us the same behavior today as then from the fallen. Some are from a different level of existence. Children, vagabonds, outcasts that follow Satan. There are abduction stories revealing trying to save the planet to prolong their existence. Satan wants people to make loyal. 
- New Heaven and new Earth. We become children of the living God and all wait on it. 
- Disobedience is denying His Lordship. Acknowledge who you are and be open with the Lord. 
 - Weapons for Heavens to try to stand against Christ. No one will question if God exists soon. In 6th seal, those who hid from Christ are who revealed Him. Mockeries performed. Dead will be raised. Don't follow by "proof". All will be sure when Christ comes. Beware those that know where He is..

07 13 2026 Global Update  - Mishaps  - Stand in Christ - Ephesians  6

What do you do when you experience doubt?  What about when you just need some reassurance?  In this passage, John the Baptist shows us that even he brought his questions to Jesus.  

We also see a woman who considered coming to Jesus worth every social risk and pouring out her best.  Being forgiven much causes one to love much.

(8-2-26) Faith, Doubt, & Expectations | Luke 7:18-50

Helping people hear better, one lesson at a time.

Advanced Hearing Plus is an independent audiology practice serving Lane County, Oregon. Our audio library explores hearing loss, hearing aids, tinnitus, communication strategies, brain hearing, and the science behind better hearing.

Whether you're new to hearing aids or simply trying to understand why conversations have become more difficult, these short lessons are designed to make hearing healthcare easier to understand.

📍 Eugene & Springfield, Oregon
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Raw and real conversations on courage, consciousness and leadership.

Debra Hart, a stage name, writes and produces original music as tools for emotional intelligence — co-written with AI, shaped by lived experience. The library spans the full range: songs for the moments that are difficult to talk about, songs that are just plain fun, mood music for wherever you're at, and a few that'll get you thinking long after they end. Each one carries EQ tools inside it, whether or not you ever notice.
If something here resonates, you're invited to hear the full song (and explore more of the library) at ko-fi.com/redefineyourexperience — along with an early preview of what's coming with Redefine Your Experience, a podcast currently in development.

KC Christian, producer/songwriter.  Thanks for sharing this musical journey with me. Appreciate your streams, feedback, comments, likes, and time!

Check back every week for weekly messages from Kenwood Church of the Nazarene...

Connecting people to True Abundance in Christ.  Gather for worship Saturdays at 5 pm & Sundays at 9 am & 11 am.  Live streamed on Sundays at https://goodshepherd.com/worship.

Welcome to the sermon feed for Abiding Peace Lutheran Church: Journey of Faith. We would love to have you with us for worship, but if you can't join us on Sunday mornings, we hope these messages bring the challenge and grace of the gospel to your life.

Life Coach/Education Consultant/ Keynote Speaker/Facilitator of Learning

Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here. Especially for some of the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. 🙏🫶❤️


All songs written and performed by VickStiX. 
© 2020-2026 VickStiX Productions. All rights reserved.



W kościele Społeczność Chrześcijańska Wilanów wierzymy, że Bóg nie boi się Twoich pytań. Co więcej, to On często sprawia, że pojawiają się w Twojej głowie. 
 Dlatego też tworzymy podcasty, które mamy nadzieję, że zainspirują Cię do szukania odpowiedzi na Nurtujące Pytania.

Introducing my newest project “Full of $heets”, a collaborative fusion between human vocals and composition, and synthetic expansion.

Full of $heets is Musical  Project created to amplify the sound of the 'Epistemic Ripple' in motion. Derived from the book, “The Awakened Mindset: The Epistemic Ripple Effect”  created by Nina Marie Maldonado, a Master Rewire and Mindset Coach, and Music Artist/ Creator looking to pay it forward through soulful, uplifting beats created to help in breaking free from the limits on the mind and soul. It is a partnership between the intuitive mind and the algorithmic tool. Blending human vulnerability with the limitless range of tunes, mixed with layered human vocals and expansive creativity. This project breaks the mold of the solo artist. Layering my own history and musical heritage into a digital framework to create something that sounds like the future but feels like home." A collaborative fusion between human vocals, composition, production, and synthetic expansion. As the Architect, I provide the heartbeat: the original piano movements, the lyrical depth, and the rhythmic foundation. My digital ensemble, a collection of curated voices and textures made by my voice that allows me to scale my creative vision beyond traditional boundaries. This is soul music for the modern era: composed by hand, refined by code, and delivered with total transparency.

All of my music includes sound healing including, but not limited to, 432hz singing bowl,  chimes,  tuning forks, and a variety of other sound healing instruments. 

Learning and growing.

Change your mind, Change your life!!!

Drew is an Episcopal priest and blogger living in Western Indiana who is obsessed with building up a vibrant and authentic church and 90’s era dreampop. He is the rector of St. Stephen's in Terre Haute, Indiana. While working on an MFA at Emerson College, Drew was called to a new ministry that transcends both decaying structures and 50’s era ugliness. His blog is about seeking an authentic faith that is expressive, worshipful, artistic, and transformative.

Where is the purpose in your life
Where is the truth
Do you remember your hopes Your dreams
They are no longer your own
This day is for living your own life
Don't let this world capture your heart
Your passion lost to a thousand themes
Surrendered to the screen
This is not a story
This is not a book this is your life
And this is not a play
Some TV show you've seen
This is real life

Faith Community Church is a non-denominational church in South Boston, VA. Our primary teaching pastor is Chris Randall. Sermon podcasts are uploaded every Sunday.

New tracks tagged #Expectations