A Kingdom conversation between Kingdom leaders, who are desiring to grow. From past experiences to practical tips to cheat codes in life, lean into the ‘cuts’ each week for Biblical principles and practical takeaways that you can apply to become the leader God created you to be. Watch the video episode each week on Youtube, search ’The Leader’s Cut’ Preston Morrison is the Senior Pastor of Pillar Church, located in Scottsdale, Arizona. Follow Preston on Instagram @prestonmorrison Follow Pres ...
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Let's Talk About Church Hurt
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The Church is full of imperfect humans, and imperfect humans will do imperfect things. Those things can inevitably lead to hurt, even though that is never God’s intention. So what actually IS church hurt, and what is it not? Why did church hurt become a thing? And ultimately, how do you heal from church hurt?…
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Growing Your Intimacy With God (with Brad Huebert)
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Intimacy with God is available to everyone — AND, it’s a process that takes intentionality. Do you find it difficult to make time with God? What are ways to prioritize and focus your time with God? How can we look at our alone time with God through a fresh perspective? And ultimately, how can we deepen our relationship with God through it?…
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Are You Too Transactional?
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In a world that often encourages and rewards using people as stepping stones, how can we build genuine connections that honor God? What are the dangers of transactional relationships? And how can we value people and relationships as God intended them — not just what they can offer us? Discover how to shift from being a 'transactor' to a true connec…
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Don’t Lose Your Innocence!
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In a world where it's all too easy to become jaded and cynical, how do we hold on to an innocent and pure heart? First, we must get a clear picture of what innocence looks like — what is it?! Why should we pursue an innocent heart? What are its benefits? And how do we become innocent? Or what are the steps to restore that which was taken from us?…
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Cultivating Relationships The Enemy Hates (with Tim Ross)
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“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT One of the enemy's greatest fears is seeing us united in divine relationships. But finding connections like these can often feel challenging—so where do we…
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Learning To Celebrate God's Way
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Celebration — some of us are great at, some of us are awful at it. But here’s what we have to remember, celebration is a habit of those who fixate on the goodness of God. So why don’t we celebrate more? What should we be celebrating? And how should we celebrate?Door Preston Morrison
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Life Without Shame & Strongholds (with Rustin Rossello)
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Shame often creeps in when we allow our past to define us. And when the enemy grips our lives through strongholds, it can drag us into a spiral of deception, darkness, and doubt—making us question our identity and worth. So how do we break strongholds? How do we overcome shame? And how do we lean into our TRUE identity in Christ?…
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Overcoming A Victim Mentality
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Are you dealing with a victim mentality? Maybe you know someone who has a victim mentality? When someone is dealing with a victim mentality, what they see is simply what they need to see in order to reinforce what they feel and believe to be true. So how do we identify it? Where does it come from? What does it cause? And ultimately, how can we over…
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How To Navigate Burnout Seasons
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If you've ever experienced burnout, you know the feeling all too well—drained of energy, mentally exhausted, and ready to give up. But what if you could understand where burnout comes from and stop it before it starts? In this episode, we’re digging into the root causes of burnout, the risks it brings, and most importantly, how to overcome it and r…
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Help! I'm Exhausted (with Tim Ross)
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We’ve all been there before -- a season of exhaustion -- times when it seems like no matter what we do, we have nothing left in the tank. How do we fill back up? How do we not completely burnout? And how do we properly steward that season, when it seems like we have nothing left to give?Door Preston Morrison
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The Cost Of Compromise
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Compromise is a dangerous slippery slope. We can step into its path, and without even realizing it, we’re in places we never thought we would be, and situations we never thought were possible. So what does the path of compromise look like? How do we recognize it? And ultimately, how do we keep ourselves from going down it?…
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The Power Of A Pure Heart (with Martin Smith)
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Fulfilling God’s calling on our lives requires more than just intention—it demands clean hands and a pure heart. But what does it truly take to achieve and maintain a heart posture of purity? What can happen through the transformative power of obedience? And how can God move when we fully commit to living a life wholly devoted to Him?…
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Understanding The Why(s) Behind Pain
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In this lifetime, pain is inevitable, but it’s not always easy to understand why it happens. If God loves us, why must we experience pain? Why is pain inescapable? Why is pain necessary? What are the dangers of pain? And what steps can we take towards healing our pain?Door Preston Morrison
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Where Is God When It Hurts?
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Because we live in a fallen world, it’s inevitable, at some point in our lifetime we all experience hurt. The impact and lasting effects of hurt all depend on how we handle and see the purpose in it all. Why do things happen a certain way? Where is God in the midst of it? What is He doing? Why must we go through this? And ultimately, how can we be …
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The Beauty Of Divine Fellowship (with Megan Fate Marshman)
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As we walk throughout this life with the Creator of the Universe, we constantly get a greater understanding of just how good He is. What happens when we consistently walk in intimate fellowship? What is possible when we open up areas of our life that we may hold in shame? And what can God do when we bring the cares of our world into the sovereignty…
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The Ways Of The Wise
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Wisdom: the ability to judge correctly and apply the best course of action based on knowledge and understanding. Wisdom is a choice -- and it begins with overcoming the influence of the “fool” in our lives. This week, we explore the path to wisdom by identifying and understanding the key characteristics that define a truly wise person. What behavio…
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Good news and bad news. Bad news...you’re a fool. Good news, just not all the time. We all have tendencies that the Bible would define as foolish, but how do we learn to combat those in the opposite spirit? First, we must understand what is a fool? What does a fool do? And what can happen when we let the fool die?…
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Breaking Through Roadblocks (with Darlene Santore)
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Roadblock: something that blocks progress or prevents accomplishment of an objective We all have goals in life, dreams and expectations of where we want to be and what we want to do. But in an upside down Kingdom, we all know it doesn't always happen according to plan. And many times, the reason that could be preventing it, is us -- our ego, our in…
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When A Promise From God Seems Impossible
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God can be trusted to keep His promises - but that doesn't mean it will always happen when we think it should. Sometimes God makes promises which seem impossible because He simply loves building more evidence that nothing is impossible for Him. Although that perspective? It's not easy to see when we're in the waiting. So why does He make us wait fo…
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Treating Your Body Like A Temple (with Justin King)
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Most of us are familiar with the verse in 1 Corinthians that says our bodies are the "temple of the Holy Spirit," urging us to "honor God with our bodies." But what does this look like in everyday life? In this episode, we sit down with Preston’s trainer, Justin King, to discuss how we can best steward our bodies, share lessons learned along the wa…
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Building Your Identity In Christ
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Understanding who we truly are is crucial to living as a child of God, but that's not always easy to discover in a world where identity can be so easily masked and confused. What happens when you build your life on the wrong identity? What is your identity NOT built on? What happens when you build your life on the correct identity? And what actuall…
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It's Time To Step Out In Faith
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When we have the faith to "step out of the boat" and keep our eyes focused on Jesus, He can respond in miraculous ways. But how do we cultivate that kind of faith? First, we must understand: what is faith? Why is faith important? What can weaken our faith? And finally, what can grow our faith?Door Preston Morrison
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Stewarding A Season Of Preparation (with Robert Clark)
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As we walk out the call of God on our life, it’s crucial that we walk step in step with Him. But what does that look like practically? How do we have patience throughout the process? And what can happen when we lean into Him in FULL obedience?Door Preston Morrison
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The Truth About Temptation
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In this life, we all encounter temptation, and giving in to it can lead us down a slippery slope of sin. However, the more we learn to identify and respond to it when it arises, the more we can walk in a life aligned with God. As we explore the story of David and Bathsheba, there are crucial lessons to uncover about temptation, sin, and redemption.…
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Understanding Your Brain (with Dr. Daniel Amen)
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“Love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your mind…” We tend to focus on the first two, but what about the third? Our brain drives everything we think, say, or do — how well do YOU know your brain? Preston sits down with Dr. Daniel Amen, a pioneer in the field of brain health and psychiatry to discuss why understanding your b…
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The Genius Of Going Backwards
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At some point in life, we all face setbacks. Whether it's losing a job, the end of a relationship, or unmet expectations in a situation we were hopeful about, these 'two steps back' moments are inevitable. But how we handle these setbacks is crucial to our future progress. If approached in the right way, they have the potential to propel us forward…
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Finding HIS Purpose In YOUR Story (with Natalie Buchoz)
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Your life is shaped by experiences. Your story is shaped by how you respond to them -- and when you get a glimpse of how everything fits into God's plan and purpose for your life, everything changes. But how do you get there? What must you do? And what breakthroughs can happen when you shift your perspective?…
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Embracing A Difficult Assignment (with Nyla Watson)
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As children of God, we are all given assignments throughout our walk with Him. But some of them can be more difficult than others. So what do we do when God hands over a hard assignment? How do we navigate through it? Who do we bring into it? And how do we embrace His process, even through the difficult or 'not yet' seasons?…
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How Do You Give AND Receive Healthy Criticism?
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Criticism is a vital aspect of personal and professional growth, but its impact is dependent on how we actually receive and give it. But to truly do it in a healthy way, we have to first be a healthy human. So how do we get there? What is required for us to be able to grow from criticism? And what does “healthy criticism” even look like?…
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Overcoming A Root Of Rejection
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At some point in our lives, we all encounter rejection — but it’s how we process and deal with it that determines how it impacts our life. How do we know if we’re dealing with a root of rejection? How did Jesus handle rejection? And how do you heal from rejection?Door Preston Morrison
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Discovering God’s Destiny For Your Life (with Tom Lane)
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Following God can take us to new heights and places that we never expected to go. But to fully step into His destiny for our lives, we must first give Him permission to do what only He can do. But how do we do that? What does it look like? And what can happen when we fully submit to His plan?Door Preston Morrison
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We’re All Moving WAY Too Fast
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Living in a fast-paced world, a hurried and busy life has become normal. And there’s one thing for certain, the fast pace is the most stressed pace. But if we look at the other side of the coin — the slow pace is the most blessed pace. Jesus never ran anywhere. So why do we hurry? How do we adjust our pace? And what actually happens when we learn t…
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Are You A Healer Of Hurts?
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One of the primary things the Father sent the Son to do was to heal broken hearts. Then, the Son sent YOU on His behalf to carry it on...Think about that for a moment — You — are sent by the Son — to help heal hurting hearts — on His behalf. That’s quite the mission. But how do we do it? How do we not create hurt in others? How do we navigate our o…
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Navigating Lies From the Enemy (with Jeff Strange)
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When we're going through a difficult season, life can seem upside down. Thoughts enter our mind that in a previous season, we would have never even entertained. No matter how we end up there, to get out of it, we must shift our perspective to navigate the lies. But how do we recognize it? What are some practical steps to combat it? And how can we b…
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Fear Of Man Is A Trap
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For many of us, it's easy to get caught up in the need for man's approval. Whoever it is, whether a boss, a pastor, a parent -- it can be a trap and a distraction for what God truly wants for our lives. So to be set free from it, we must first answer these questions. How does one know they struggle with fear of man? What are the dangers of it? Why …
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The Pathway To Growth (with Isaac Gross)
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We all want to grow -- but growth never comes easy. It can be hard, painful, and sometimes take us to unexpected places. But if we want to grow into the man or women that God has called us to be, we MUST understand the path it takes to be open for growth. How do we become aware of where we need to grow? How do we eliminate the pieces of our life th…
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Life's Mess Called Stress
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Stress, we all deal with it from time to time. Whether it's a season, or what seems like a never-ending weight, it's never an easy burden to bear. But to best manage it, we must first answer four questions to change how we see it. How should we see stress? What causes it? What’s the best way to handle stress? And how do we minimize it?…
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Overcoming Life's Obstacles (with Darleen Santore)
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We all know that life doesn't happen in a straight path. We all have highs. We all have lows. But the question is, how do we respond to those unexpected obstacles? And how do we use adversity to further build us into the person that God is calling us to be? This week, we sit down with Darleen Santore to discuss overcoming, resilience, and having th…
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When Too Much Isn't Enough
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Excess...we all experience seasons of it, whatever the reason may be. Whether it's something we reach for too consistently, too much in measure, or both -- it always leads down a dangerous path. But to get through it, we must first understand what exactly it is. Why does it happen? Where does it come from? And how do we handle it?…
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How To Live A Life Of Consistency (with Todd Lane)
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If we want to become the person that God created us to be, we MUST be congruent in everything we say and do. But what does a life of congruency look like? How do we know if we are incongruent? And what steps can we take to consistently walk out what we are called to do?Door Preston Morrison
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When Darkness Invades
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When you're in a season of darkness, it can be heavy...blinding...overwhelming. But if we want to overcome it, we must first understand how we got there. Where does darkness come from? How does it enter? Why does the enemy love the dark? What does the darkness sound like? And once we understand it, we can then look at the roadmap of necessary steps…
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Can You Handle The Curveballs In Life?
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It happens all the time. Just when we think we have everything figured out and we know where we're going, something drops from out of nowhere and "seemingly" throws us for a loop. We call them curveballs -- a mini-season between two big seasons; a life transition you don’t see coming. But where do curveballs come from? How are curveballs good for u…
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How To Live Like Jesus
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When you choose to follow Jesus, there’s no promise it will ever be easy. It can be hard. Painful. Excruciating. It’s an upside down Kingdom. And oftentimes, you know you’re getting it right when everybody thinks you must be doing it wrong. So how do we actually live like Jesus? What is the goal of every child of God? And what practical steps can w…
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Why Must You Be Pruned?
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One of the marks of the people of God is they are those who allow the pruning of God. Pruning is part of God’s process — but that doesn’t mean it’s pain free. How do you know you’re being pruned? How do you discern why? What do you do in the midst of it? And why is pruning actually a good thing?Door Preston Morrison
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Elements Of A Healthy Team (with Todd Lane)
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It's impossible to pull off the call of God on your life all by yourself. But as a leader, what practical steps can you take to build something together with the people God has placed around you? How do you create a healthy environment for others to thrive? This week, we sit down with Todd Lane to discuss the elements of a heathy team.…
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We Don’t Fight Fair (with Tim Ross)
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If you’re going to pull off the call of God on your life, there’s one thing for certain, you can’t do it alone. You’re going to have to bring people along with you. But whether you are building a family, a team, or a business — where do you start? How do you do it the right way? This week, we sit down with Tim Ross to unlock the cheat codes to buil…
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
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There are some rooms God is going to take you into which are going to seem like you absolutely positively do not belong there. There’s a feeling you may be prone to feel once you’re in the room…it’s called Imposter Syndrome. What is the evidence of it? Why do we experience it? What are the dangers of it? And how can you overcome it before it overta…
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As this year comes to a close and we enter into a new year, how can you both assess where you are and determine what God wants to do in this next season? Doing the deep work and asking yourself these seven essential questions might just set yourself up for a supernatural 2024.Door Preston Morrison
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Relationships Have Seasons (with Brad Larson)
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Every relationship has seasons. Seasons of ups. Seasons of down. Seasons of growth. Seasons of feeling stuck. How do we consistently navigate through them? How do we recognize the enemy’s attempts to divide? And what does it look like when we make the choice to push through no matter what?Door Preston Morrison
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The Beginning of Preparation (with Brent Hatchett)
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Where does preparation begin? Whether we're coming to the end of a season, in the middle of a transition, or stepping into something new -- knowing when and how to prepare for what is next is crucial to the success of what's to come. How can we change our perspective? Who can we invite in? And what are the steps we can take to put us in the best si…
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