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Have you noticed how—especially here in the Western world—we crave simplicity and speed?“3 Easy Steps to Lose Weight.”“6 Secrets to a Happy Marriage.”“12 Steps to Financial Freedom.”We're drawn to whatever promises quick results with minimal discomfort. But when it comes to the Kingdom of God—especially when it comes to seeing with spiritual eyes—it doesn't work that way. There are no shortcuts. No life hacks. Because spiritual sight doesn't come through information—it comes through transformation.It's born in the presence of God. It grows through abiding. And it matures in those who linger with Him when others move on.Today, in Part III of Do You Want the Red Pill or the Blue Pill, Steve shares his personal journey into this kind of sight—not as a formula, but as a relationship. A life lived close to God, where clarity comes not through steps, but through staying.But let me say this—What you'll hear today is more than reflection.It's preparation. Because in Part IV, we'll begin to explore why this kind of vision is so urgently needed. Why Jesus warned us about the Days of Noah...and why only those who truly abide will recognize what's happening in our time.But for now, let's begin where all true sight begins:In His presence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we wrapped up Part I, we asked a big question: Are you willing to exchange the familiar way you've been seeing the world for the supernatural lens that Scripture invites us to put on?Today in Part II of "Do You Want the Red Pill or the Blue Pill?" we're going deeper. We're going to explore why this transformation of sight is so crucial—and what it really means to live with a supernatural perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is titled, "Do You Want the Red Pill or the Blue Pill? A New Lens on Reality, Part 1". Written by Steve Wilmer from his up coming book "Masquerading Lights." Now, if you're familiar with the movie The Matrix, you'll immediately catch the reference. But even if you're not, stick around—because the truths we're discussing today may challenge and possibly change your perspective forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Restless the Podcast, Todays Episode is titled True Discipleship the Real Story. Doctor Ed Gross, our guest, is the writer of several books including The Harvest Prayer of Jesus, Are you a Christian or Disciple? And Disciple the Nations. Ed was ordained in 1978 and received his doctorate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1988.He teaches on New Testament discipleship nationally and globally. He also leads renewals of biblical discipleship throughout the United States, Europe, and Africa. Ed, facilitates Discovery Bible Studies, better known as DBS, with groups and new disciples. He leads and attends disciple making movements around the world.Ed and his wife Debbie travel the world serving, teaching, and speaking to all those who have ears to hear Jesus call to go out and make disciples of all the nations in the manner that Jesus taught. Ed is a delight to be around because his native language is Jesus, yet his gentle and humble spirit leaves you wanting more time with him. Ed, however, pulls no punches when he tells the truth about what's going on in the world and the American church that is on life support. Perhaps one of the most powerful podcast we have done regarding what Jesus commanded His followers to do verses what's really happening. You don't want to miss this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Steve with Restless the Podcast and what you just heard was a portion of an up and coming podcast called True Discipleship, The Real Story. Ed Gross, our guest, is the writer of several books including The Harvest Prayer of Jesus, Are you a Christian or Disciple? And Disciple the Nations. Ed was ordained in 1978 and received his doctorate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1988.He teaches on New Testament discipleship nationally and globally. He also leads renewals of biblical discipleship throughout the U. S., Europe, and Africa. He facilitates Discovery Bible Studies, better known as DBS, with groups and new disciples. He leads and attends disciple making movements around the world.Ed and his wife Debbie travel the world serving, teaching, and speaking to all those who have ears to hear Jesus call to go out and make disciples of all the nations in the manner that Jesus taught in Matthew 9. Ed is a delight to be around because his native language is Jesus, yet his gentle and humble spirit leaves you wanting more time with him.Ed, however, pulls no punches when he tells the truth about what's going on in the world and the American church that is on life support. Stay tuned as we prepare to release True Discipleship, The Real Story. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlike other elections in our nation's history, it appears that this election has placed our nation, we the people, and those who purport to be followers of Christ at a critical intersection. Will we heed the warning of the Bible echoed by our forefathers regarding what happens to a nation that rejects God, to those that reject Him personally, and those that follow Him tepidly? Both Moses and Joshua at critical intersections warned the people of Israel as well to choose between life and prosperity or death and destruction with these words, "choose this day whom you shall serve."Note: Soundtrack: Epic Adventure Cinematic | Epic Shield by Alex-Productions |Sources: Barna Group, First Liberty, Arizona Christian UniversityGot Questions, Christian Heritage, Teachings of Jack Hibbs, Cavalry Chapel, Chino Hills.Rules of Civility George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Benjamin Rush, Ben Franklin, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, Charles Carroll of Carrollton Other misc. sources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Steve with Restless the Podcast and what you just heard was a portion of an up coming podcast calledTrue Discipleship: The Real Story.Ed Gross our guest is the writer of several books including The Harvest Prayer of Jesus, Are You a Christian or a Disciple, and Disciple the Nations. Ed was ordained in 1978 and received his doctorate at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in 1988. He teaches on New Testament Discipleship nationally and globally. He also leads Renewals of Biblical Discipleship (RBDs) throughout USA, Europe and Africa.Ed also facilitates Discovery Bible Studies (DBS) groups with new disciples and leads and attends Disciple Making Movement (DMM) around the world. Ed and his wife Debby travel the world serving, teaching and speaking to all those who have ears to hear Jesus's call to go out and make disciples of the nations in the manner that Jesus instructed them. Ed is a delight to be around because his native language is Jesus yet, his gentle and humble spirit leaves you wanting more time with him. Ed however, pulls no punches when he tells the truth about what's going on in the world and the “American Church that he describes as "on life support.” Stay tuned as we prepare to release True Discipleship/The Real Story Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a special guest, soldier, American hero, and a friend of mine, Matt Hursey. In our podcast today titled, Beyond the Battlefield: A Soldier's Continuing War, Matt shares the story of his battalion's journey into Iraq's Sunni Triangle of Death recorded in the book, Black Hearts and Painted Guns, written by Kelly Adds and Daniel S. Morgan. Matt is the recipient of the Purple Heart, and in today's podcast, takes us into the Triangle of Death, and recounts the difficult circumstances that he and his fellow soldiers faced. Just as important, he takes us beyond the battlefield and speaks to the ongoing war that a soldier continues to fight with PTSD when he returns home..Matt's story is a soldier's story. and while he spared us of the graphic horrors that he encountered, it's important that we experience some of their pain so that we can begin to understand what they have faced. The last thing these brave men want from us is our sympathy, but they deserve our thanks and respect. Matt's story is a story that can inspire others who are struggling with PTSD from traumatic encounters that there is hope and healing through organizations like Warrior Path. .Most every soldier placed in a life and death situation reaches out to God in what is known as a "Fox Hole" prayer. We ask Matt to discuss the role of faith and the elephant in the room for everyone alive...is there a God and how do we respond to His call on our lives. It's an honor to have Matt with us today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've just listened to the second trailer for Beyond the Battlefield, A Soldier's Continuing War. This was a portion of an interview with an American Hero and soldier, Matt Hersey. Matt's Battalion's journey into Iraq's triangle of death is recorded in the book, Black Hearts and Painted Guns.Many of us know a veteran or have a family member that has served our country, but very few of us, have experienced what they have. Matt's story is a soldier's story, and while he spared us of the graphic horrors that he encountered, it's important that we experience some of their pain so that we can begin to understand what they go through.The last thing these brave men want from us is our sympathy. What they deserve is our thanks and respect. Matt Hursey, like many other soldiers, are working hard to take this difficult part of their lives and turn it into a positive. We look forward to releasing the full episode of Beyond the Battlefield, A Soldier's Continuing War, so please tune in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trailer for the upcoming podcast "Beyond the Battlefield: A Soldiers Continuing War.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We live in a world obsessed with learning, acquiring more knowledge, gathering new information constantly but as 2 Timothy 3:7 tells us "we are always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. Are you ready to actually know the "Truth." His Name is Jesus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

He has made everything beautiful in its time.Also, he has put eternity into man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. Ecclesiastes 3:11 God has "Set Eternity in the Hearts of Man". Let it serve as a hope and a warning. A hope in that we were made for more than the temporal or tangible and warning in that no man will be able to say on "that day" that we did not know that there is only one God and in Christ we have been given the gift of salvation for all those who receive it. What are you waiting for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been days since the day known as Palm Sunday has occurred. Talk in the streets in Jerusalem is still electric as the rumor has spread that the long awaited Messiah has arrived, that the freedom of Israel from the oppressor of Rome is imminent. The story is being told over and over and over to the few that did not witness it. To this day, few understand that Palm Sunday was a supernaturally choreographed event where each step was planned hundreds, if not thousands, of years earlier. There was nothing about that day that was a coincidence. And for many, there will be no excuse that they did not know what was happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I have no idea what 2024 will look like but we must awaken to the reality that we are not the same United States of America of years past. The boxes are not only being checked but have been checked of the list of events that Jesus declared would occur. For some this will be a hard statement while others already know it….as believers we are not called to be loyal patriots of the United States of America but to be citizens of the Kingdom of God. The reality is that our government is in a state of decline and is engaged in the corruption of the soul and the modern church has preached a gospel foreign to the word and work of God. Therefore, we mustn't allow spiritual amnesia induced by the glittering lies of this world to forget that our hope lies in Christ alone and none other….it always has. Hear the words of the writer of Lamentations Jeremiah…"Everything I had hoped for from the Lord is lost!" The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time. . . . Yet I still dare to hope. - Lamentations 3:18-21Jeremiah was broken hearted as he looked over the ruins of Jerusalem. He had tried to warn his people of what was coming, but they wouldn't listen. What he saw before him screamed of hopelessness. So what did he , what God calls us always to do to place our Hope and trust in the Lord. To rewire his thinking by taking every thought captive to displace hopelessness with the eternal rather than the mortal and the physical to the supernatural. Hear Jeremiahs words: The faithful love of the Lord never ends!His mercies never cease.Great is his faithfulness;his mercies begin afresh each morning.I say to myself, "The Lord is my inheritance; therefore, I will hope in him!"Lamentations 3:22-24If what happened to Jeremiah was in our near future how would you choose to live. Have you clinged to the things of this world so the so tightly that it would be difficult for you to face the reality. Its time to live as a citizen of heaven and prepare for the eternal. By doing so we can live as hopeful people freed up to serve the widow, orphan, hungry and homeless. If you are growing fearful then hear what the Lord has for you…written by the man who thought he lost everything “'For I know the plans I have for you,' declares the Lord, 'plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. '” — Jeremiah 29:11.If you hear the call of the Lord Jesus on your life then receive and let Him be Lord of your life…for has awaiting for you a hope and a future.This is Steve and I urge you to trust in the Lord and Press On! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Let's Go” For the God who sent His celestial message service to these lowly shepherds is the God who is nearest to the broken hearted whose spirits are crushed Psalm 34:18 The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cry and saves them. The Lord watches over all who love him…Joseph, Moses Miriam, Esther, David, Solomon, Ruth, the tax collector, the fishermen, the tekton and teenage girl who was troubled because of her lowliness that God would choose her to bare the Christ child. Her response “I am the Lord's servant,” “May your word to me be fulfilled.” Then the angel left her. To a young missionary by the name of Jim Elliot who was slain in an Ecuadorian jungle in 1956, while attempting to make contact with the indigenous tribe with the word of God…It is these people that God has used is using and will use to accomplish His work and who like the shepherds said Let's Go they saw the miracles. We came in this world with no physical things except our flesh and we will leave it with less than that… hear the words that Jim Elliott wrote just before he left this world “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” For those who hear the call on their lives to go their decision will gain them the sight the miracle and the eternal…his name is Jesus. Just give me Jesus.Song: Give Me Jesus: The Late Fernando Ortega (Thank you for this beautiful piece of Music) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Racism is not the problem it is a symptom of a far more lethal illness that impacts the entire cosmos for all eternity. It is SIN… man's rejection of his creator…the one whom gives us meaning value and purpose the very reason to breathe and whom in Christ we concern ourselves not with the outer appearance.Yet as you see nation rise up against nation first look inwards and quietly listen as the savior calls upon your life to return to Him, the one whom paid our debt on the cross and invites you be renewed and made alive. The worlds call to end racism, climate change or whatever social deflection of the real problem it chooses is like asking for a respirator to be put on a corpse it may momentarily look alive but it is not. Choose Christ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If we believe that faith in Christ and the word of God captured in the scriptures are true …they are power in themselves…that does not need our assistance or additional complicationThis too is Paul's conclusion to the chowder-heads in Glatia….because of faith alone in Christ you are all therefore children of God, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ.Ever thought about what happens the second after that last breath leaves your body? Don't be a dimwitted chowder head hypnotized by a clueless world…today without fanfare turn your head and your heart towards Jesus and say these words…Jesus you are Lord… Save Me. The days of this world and our lives grow short…what are you waiting for?This is Steve and until we meet again I urge you to Press On Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is much much more to this story but in the end this is another form of the perversion of the gospel and its consequences are becoming evident. Paul's words in Galatians 2 are a clarion call to all desiring to follow Christ that true followers must crucify their old selves with Christ. Including outside influences, pride, deception, and worldly knowledge. A life with Christ must be a total surrendering of a former life to the call of a totally new one that is marked with the freedom to live as intended in Christ rather than a slave to an unwinnable whac-mole game of rules and cultural trends taught by men and women that is void of godly intimacy. This is Steve and until we meet again, I urge you to Press On by responding to the call of Christ in your life to a real and intimate relationship with the savior…what are you waiting for? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this day of giving thanks, we can be gratified. Not in the plundering of turkey or other gourmet delights but in the knowledge that Jesus, God in flesh, took the full punishment for the sins of our flesh, accomplishing what no other work or sacrifice ever could and offering salvation to us. Jesus gave up his Spirit on the cross, but God freely gives His Holy Spirit to all who believe (Ephesians 1:14). This grace moves our hearts into true thanksgiving, it makes possible the total and complete fulfilment of our souls by restoring that eternal longing to be next to our savior. When we walk by the Spirit by acknowledging our true identities, Thanksgiving Day, and every day, we do not need to gratify the flesh, because our spirits have tasted the Bread of Life and the Living Water. This is Steve and until we meet again, I urge you to Press On by asking the Savior to quench your eternal longing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our days on this planet and this life, that Paul refers to as a “Race”, is short, therefore run the race set before you well by not running it in vain. Therefore, I urge you to “Press On” in the knowledge that our Lord has marked out for us the race in advance…. seek Him out, His word and a few solid others that will keep you in the race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A doctor's journey from having his own successful medical practice to giving it all up for the Lord, and to risk his life as a medical servant to the people of Guatemala and Vietnam.Dr. Bruce Allsop, board certified in Family Medicine licensed in Tennessee More importantly he is a servant of the Most High God, YHWH, pursuing an intimate walk with Jesus, set free from the bondage of sin, forgiven because of God's amazing grace, by HIm and for Him and through, Him, Jesus the Messiah. Bruce is a husband to a wonderful wife and father to awesome adult children--a daughter and a son and daughter-in-law. Medical Director of Vine International, a medically based mission to Guatemala. We serve the under resourced and forgotten people of Mayan descent by shipping medicine, medical supplies and medical equipment to Guatemala City which then is distributed at no cost to clinics, hospitals to serve Jesus by serving the least of these. Please check out vineinternational.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately he was cleansed of his leprosy. Then Jesus said to him, “See that you don't tell anyone. But go, show yourself to the priest and offer the gift Moses commanded, as a testimony to them.”Today in the world that we live, the smell of sin is becoming more pungent as man celebrates that which is wrong and discards that which is right. For He has exchanged the truth about God for a lie. He declares with Pride that which God has called rotting flesh but to those who know they are rotting away Christ's words ring out I ‘am willing!Choose this day to come to the only one who can cleanse you of the rot of sin and make you a pleasing aroma to God….for the day of the Lord is near. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi, This is Steve and welcome to another segment of Press On, this is called He Came to his Senses.Proverbs 14:12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end, it leads to destruction.”Since the fall in the Garden of Eden, man's own desires “to be like god” has throughout history led to chaos. Pride, hatred, lust for power and the wickedness of the heart lead to trouble for the individual and the whole of society. Current and ancient history is a continuous story of mankind denying his creator and then defying his creator, all ending in a repeating cycle of chaos and disorder that leads to destruction.Psalm 139:23-24 suggests we surrender our lives to God. Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting. Today we face a world that is growing hostile to God. For according to Romans 8 They exchanged the truth about God for a lie Although they claimed to be wise, they became fools Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts.The days of this earth and our lives on it grow short I therefore urge to “come to your senses” and return home to the Lord who is waiting for you no matter how far you have distanced yourself from Him…what possibly are you waiting for?This Steve and until we meet again I urge you to consider these things and Press On. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stop for a second and look around you what do you see, the threat of nuclear war, and endless wars, a boarder being overran, train derailments, bank collapse, political unrest and distrust, public schools teaching godless curriculum, children at vulnerable ages being lied to about changing their sex, and barbarians masquerading as professional physician performing terrible surgeries, parents protecting their children being prosecuted and persecuted, grid system failures, FAA flight management system failures, Fighter jets shooting down UAP's, Pentagon suggesting Alien Motherships, the usual bad weather events, weaponization of government agencies, exponential increase in violence, political arrest of opponents and a nation of people who are turning their backs on God like a sea that rages.That frightening night when these men were rowing and getting nowhere Jesus came walking out to them…he walked on top of the ragging waves. This is a clear image that communicates a very clear message…he has authority over not just the seas but over those who rage against Him. He has Power over a sea of a restless raging humanity, that will one day bow before Him, AS those who have called on Him as their savior…… or those who face a Christ less eternity.Here is the hope, that a raging world cannot offer, God the Creator can calm the raging waves of the ocean, so God our Savior can speak peace to the nations and calm each troubled soul. "Thou rulest the raging of the sea: when the waves thereof arise, thou stillest them." (Psalm 89:9)Scripture tells us that when Jesus entered the boat they immediately reached the othersideAre you ready to ask Jesus to calm your restless heart and restore order that brings you a sense of meaning, value, and purpose. Don't wait for time is short.This is Steve and until we meet again I beg you to Press On! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

(Portion of Script) Hi, this is Steve and welcome back to another Episode of the New Press On. This called …and God Made Man Recent statistics show that 70% of all suicides in this country are men. A disproportionate number of them are 55 years and older. When we look at the reasons or causes, we find that hopelessness, loneliness, and worthlessness are but a few of the reasons given. Yet the most concerning reason of all is that they have succumb to a lie generated from a society that has derogated men and even promoted their demise. In fact, if history serves as a testimony of what has already occurred, we are faced with a collapse of society because of the dismantling of a God ordained patriarchal order.The class of older men that once served as sages in the lives of younger men, are fading into nonexistence at the behest of those whose ideology is like a cancer. Traditionally, men who are in their sunset years, guided and helped younger generations navigate life, and leaving them immutable truths, are now in trouble. It's been observed that a large of these men are engaged in what is called, long term suicide. They've given up, they simply wait to die. The reasons are many but in short, they no longer feel they have a purpose or have long since forgotten what that purpose is. They have become disconnected from other men, or at least from the ones who still have the fire of God in their bellies, the ones who ask life giving questions, like are you ok and do you remember who you are? The men whose worn eyes still know the way. There is but one hope, men start to throw off their case of cosmic amnesia and begin to remember who they are by returning to the God who formed them from the dirt of the earth.It's time for men to return to their patriarchal position as the first created, by first acknowledging their failure and dereliction to walk with the God who came looking for them in the garden. They must also understand that…Patriarchal rulership as created by God works in giving order to all things, except when it is outside of God commands and then, like everything else it becomes an axis of evil. A society that works outside of this natural order is destined to fail because the next generation of male leaders, good husbands, great dads, and defenders of truth become societies walking courage-less lemmings. Sadly, woke churches, who have fashioned themselves and their ideology after the world, has done little more than neutered the very purpose men were created. They do this by dismantling healthy Men's groups within the church in exchange for the more fashionable community groups. Men need healthy male relationships whom they trust and exchange ideas with. A place where they need not face their struggles alone, a face that helps them remember who they are and whose they are.Today, our society is collapsing in front of our very eyes, it is no accident, it is intentional. By congruently deconstructing and then demonizing older men younger generations are easily targeted. In fact young men have always been the target of despots from throwing new born males into the Nile or like Herod ordering them to be slaughtered because of the fear of a real leader ending their godless reign.It begins by reaching out to the old soldiers and reminding them that if you are not dead you are not done. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last three years the world, families and individuals have had to contend with a pandemic that has cost millions of lives. Yet, it's becoming evident that secondary casualties of the pandemic are the negative psychological impacts to men, women and children. In-fact many professionals believe that the psychological impacts of masks, lock-downs, separated relationships, missed school, and generated fear will produce the most victims for years to come. Today professionals like Greg Becker and others who work with people are seeing an explosion of people suffering with anxiety, fear and depression. Is this how life is suppose to be...NO! Is there hope...YES! Listen in as Steve, Luke, Hannah, and Ryan speak with Greg about the principles for life that God has provided for us. Greg speaks compassionately and professionally about the topic of anxiety, fear, and depression. He pulls back the curtain of our hearts and minds and offers a biblically sound pathway to freedom from this debilitating illness. If you or a loved one is suffering you don't want to miss this episode. Greg Becker is a biblically-based and clinically trained counselor with a warm, compassionate, and interactive style. He is experienced in counseling men and women as individuals or as couples. Greg approaches counseling through the lens of Scripture, in conjunction with current psychological standards and research. He currently serves as Director of Congregational Care & Counseling at his local church and internationally. Greg sees clients facing family of origin issues, anxiety, depression, loss & grief, compulsive behaviors, relational issues, career challenges, parenting, and shame. He also provides pre-engagement and premarital counseling. He is certified SYMBIS facilitator, which stands for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.Greg's approach incorporates aspects of Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Most of life is lived in the mundane and, so a lot of anxiety has, to do with an accumulation of unresolved things that we have. The scripture calls us to keep short accounts, and that's because we have finite space in our brain. Think of our brain as an inbox that only has so much room there.And when the box starts to get full, the same way that when you go into work and you see an inbox that's full, it's like, oh crap, I'm so far behind. I got so much to do. And, you know, your plate is full. So by keeping those short accounts, helps you to keep anxiety at bay." -Greg Becker Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg speaks to the issue of the physiological impact of anxiety.Greg Becker is a biblically-based and clinically trained counselor with a warm, compassionate, and interactive style. He is experienced in counseling men and women as individuals or as couples. Greg approaches counseling through the lens of Scripture, in conjunction with current psychological standards and research. He currently serves as Director of Congregational Care & Counseling at his local church and internationally. Greg sees clients facing family of origin issues, anxiety, depression, loss & grief, compulsive behaviors, relational issues, career challenges, parenting, and shame. He also provides pre-engagement and premarital counseling. He is certified SYMBIS facilitator, which stands for Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts.Greg's approach incorporates aspects of Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last three years the world, families and individuals have had to contend with a pandemic that has cost millions of lives. Yet, it's becoming evident that secondary casualties of the pandemic are the negative psychological impacts to men, women and children. In-fact many professionals believe that the psychological impacts of masks, lock-downs, separated relationships, missed school, and generated fear will produce the most victims for years to come. Today professionals like Greg Becker and others who work with people are seeing an explosion of people suffering with anxiety, fear and depression. Is this how life is suppose to be...NO! Is there hope...YES! Listen in as Steve, Luke, Hannah, and Ryan speak with Greg about the principles for life that God has provided for us. Greg speaks compassionately and professionally about the topic of anxiety, fear, and depression. He pulls back the curtain of our hearts and minds and offers a biblically sound pathway to freedom from this debilitating illness. If you or a loved one is suffering you don't want to miss this episode.Coming Soon the Full Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi this is Steve and welcome back to the New Press On. In the gospel of Mathew, we are told of an event that reveals the playbook (force-multiplier) of how Jesus will get the Good News of the gospel out to the world beginning with the local community. His tools 12 uneducated, unrefined commoners, and simple men of faith. They were the commonest of the common. They were from rural areas, farmers, and fisherman. Yet it got worse… Matthew was seen as filth among people, classified as the lowest of the low for working alongside the Romans in collecting taxes, and at the time being under Roman rule was the most hated thing of all.What we know is that Jesus purposely passed over the elite, aristocratic, religious professionals and influential men of society and chose men from the dregs of society. That's how God has always worked throughout the course of history. He exalts the humble and lays low those who are proud.Yet as I read this story found in Mathew 10 there are a few things that strike me. 1. Jesus gives these uneducated and unrefined commoners authority…the authority of GodJesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.2. He sends them out with only the clothes on their back.“Do not get any gold or silver or copper to take with you in your belts— 10 no bag for the journey or extra shirt or sandals or a staff,The orders were clear, don't go alone, You've been delegated incredible authority and take nothing with you but the clothes on your back…you will depend fully on the Lord. Jesus sends out the commonest of the common, filth among people, classified as the lowest of the low. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Faith is not passive, it demands that we step out in obedience to the savior risking much to be rewarded by the impossible. It is only reckless when fail to verify the call by asking the question like Peter “Lord, if it's you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said.There are many calls upon our lives but there is only one that can speak to the restlessness of our hearts and that is found in the voice of the Lord Jesus beckoning to come. In a world that has clearly lost its way , only one voice has power over the raging storms of humanity…it's time by faith step out of your sinking boat, it's time to come home. There is much, much more to this story but until we meet again, this is Steve and I beckon you to Press On! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Recently we made the decision to bring on another host in order to add another perspective to the podcast and further enrich conversations among guests and even among ourselves. Spoiler alert! You've already heard her playing the roles of Mary and Joanna in the two part conclusion of our "Resolute" easter special mini-series. However we wanted to give Hannah the opportunity to tell you all about herself, as well as why Steve, and Luke believe she's going to be right at home here at Restless The Podcast and why we think you've love her! Without further ado please give a warm welcome to the newest full time host of Restless The Podcast: Hannah! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Just prior to their departure for the Garden of Gethsemane its believed Jesus begins what is know as the farewell address as recorded in the gospel of John.. They leave Jerusalem and make their way down into the Kidron Valley…they feel the air become cool as they descend. Beneath the valley is an active fault line. it will play a major role in the end times. They will ascend part of the way up the Mount of Olives where they will enter into the garden. Distant moisture from the Mediterranean mixes with the cool night air lower down the mountain and a fog begins to low to the ground. The full moon cast shadows in the Olive groves. The Jewish Passover is always celebrated during a period of the full moon, sometimes called the Paschal full moon. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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This is Steve and Welcome back to another segment of Press On. This is called "In Me".Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.If you went out shopping for peace where would you go? Where do most people go? The world right? Internet relationships, expensive toys, politically correct sports, Hollywood violence, dysfunctional social media, corruption in politics and world of lock downs and war. Is that where you shop?We often define peace as the cessation of war or turmoil. As discussed earlier this is not the kind of peace Paul is talking about. However, it could be...one question that you should ask yourself, that effects your state of peace, is “who who you are at war with.” Hear the words of Jesus found in John 16:33“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”The key words here are “in me” you will have peace. “In me you will have peace, in this world you will have trouble.” Jesus is making a clear distinction between where you will find real peace and where you will not. In Christ we find real peace, in the world you find trouble. Here is an obvious question so why do we keep looking for real peace in a world where all you will find is trouble?Secondly, are you at war with God? Jesus and Paul speak of a supernatural peace that results when we are no longer at war with God. Perhaps for you the beginning of a lasting peace “that state of inner repose and quietness, even (especially) in adverse circumstances” starts when you face God and begin a long over do conversation. There is much more to this story but for today : Understand that internal peace comes not from the world but from the restoration of your relationship with your creator. In him there is eternal peace.What are you waiting for?Press on, Steve See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Steve and welcome back to another segment of Press On.This is called a Real PeaceThe apostle Paul writes in Philippians 4:7:And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Here is a question...what is peace? No really what is peace? Quite often as we read the Bible we assume we know what certain words mean.Like peace. At the time when Paul wrote this letter, 61-62 AD it was believed he was in bondage. In fact the next 10 years would be hell on earth for followers of Christ.64 AD: The the great fire of Rome began persecution of Christians by Nero…thousands of Christians… accused of the fire, according to Tacitus “were burned alive to light the streets of Rome.66 AD: 110,000 Jews were massacred.70 AD: Jerusalem is destroyed and 600,000 Jews are killed and 10,000 taken into slavery.We often define peace as the absence of turmoil...is this the peace Paul was talking about? No!Alexander Maclaren writes that this "PEACE comes not from the absence of trouble, but from the presence of” Christ.Biblical peace is that state of inner repose and quietness, even (especially) in adverse circumstances, which indicates that this peace is not natural but must be a supernatural work of the Holy Spirit, a truth that Paul affirms writing that “the fruit of the Spirit is…PEACE” Galatians 5:22.There is much more to this story but for today: Start the process of exchanging your worries for a supernatural peace by regularly surrendering them to the Lord.Stop and take a look around you and look at what's happening in personal lives broken by a false peace, turn on the news if you can stomach it, look at the state of the world, try and find someone in government, Hollywood or social media is that the kind of peace you long for....nope!At the very core of each of us is this unquenchable longing for peace, a real peace the kind was meant to course through souls souls like a spiritual blood.Is that what you are Restless For? This is Steve an until we meet again “Press On.” See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Steve and welcome back to another segment of Press On. This called Attitude of Gratitude.Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.Ever heard the expression have an “attitude of gratitude.” Sounds cute doesn't it? I would wager there's more going on here than cute. Paul introduces a third word in Philippians 4:6...with “thanksgiving.”Why this word? Did you ever consider the psychological ramifications of worry? It's adverse impacts on the body and mind are well documented. Thanksgiving is an attitude of the heart and Paul is instructing his readers to re-learn the appropriate way to handle life's troubles. Here's what we know about developing an attitude of thanksgiving.Gratitude/thanksgiving improves psychological health. It reduces a multitude of toxic emotions, from envy, resentment to frustration and regret. Robert Emmons, a leading gratitude researcher, has conducted multiple studies on the link between gratitude and well-being. His research confirms that gratitude effectively increases happiness and reduces depression. Gratitude enhances empathy and reduces aggression. Grateful and thankful people are more likely to behave in a prosocial manner, even when others behave less kindly, according to a 2012 study by the University of Kentucky.Ask yourself how do you spend your day and what do you put in front of yourself. Things like cable news, crime shows, negative talk shows things that regularly fill your heart and mind with things that rob you of life.Hear the word from the writers of Proverbs 12:25: Anxiety weighs down the heart, but a kind word cheers it up.There is much more to this story but for today think about this: Start working on a behavior change that has lasting (healthy)physical and emotional benefits.Take a small step by being thankful. Look at the blessings you have received and surround yourself with people and things that are life giving and not taking.This is Steve and I'm thankful for you and until we meet again Press On. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Steve and welcome back to another segment of Press On. This is called Expected Healing.Remember what Jesus said in Matthew 6:34 “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. There is no doubt about it the Bible addresses worry and anxiousness because its a real issue and is see as detrimental to how God made us.And what Paul said in:Philippians 4:6-7 (NASB)Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Paul, is not a JV player...his choice of words are intentional.So why the words petition and requests...aren't they the same? Not in this context. Before I retired I worked for government doing regulatory compliance. From time to time we would petition the court for a decision regarding a particular enforcement action. We did it because the law required us but also because we knew the court would indeed make a decision. Additionally, the Greek word used by Paul, for request implies two things.Definite and specific things.The authority of whom you are asking. Years back I went to see a counselor regarding some traumatic issues that I and my family had experienced. The counselor asked me to tell her the story...I did. She then asked me to tell it again and be as detailed as possible. I asked why....she said details helps her better understand how to help me and secondly it's a part of my own healing. There is much more to this story but for today: Understand that Paul wants us to relearn how we are to deal with worry. When you approach God by facing Him, ask expecting a decision, be specific in your requests. Of course He knows what's on your heart but you need to speak it...because words have power.Finally, understand who you are speaking to. Understand his authority and power to transform you by simply being in his presence.This is Steve and until we meet again. Press on, Steve See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike a 67-year-old man who lives in North Carolina with his wife of 45 years Ann. He has four grown children. He worked thirty-five years in the Internet and Telecom industries. He was involved in 5 startup companies one of which was purchased by a fortune 15 company for several billion dollars. After leaving the high-tech world he started a consulting company helping small companies to launch new products, sales training, and leadership development. During this time, he was a member of seven different churches. Five of which were startups. He is an ordained elder and was men's ministry director at four of those the churches. Mike's story tells of the strategies used in the high-tech businesses to sell big and reach corporate determined goals. These strategies and goals were often cut-throat and required behavior and actions that countered his faith. Sadly, he saw many of the same business metrics used in the churches he helped start. Mike currently is developing a full-time men's ministry and is currently mentoring and coaching over twenty men. Mike speaks to the issues of men contending with a culture that seeks to stereotype and demean them.Special thanks to Mike for sharing his story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hey this is Steve and welcome back to another segment of Press On. This is called Facing Towards God.Apostle Paul in a letter to the church in Phillipi writes this:Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.Paul lays out a course to counter abnormal levels of anxiety…it's... Through the intentional acts of prayer, petition, and requests all packaged in an attitude of thanksgiving Paul is instructing the readers of his letter how to correct their worrisome behavior. At first glance the word prayer seems obvious as to what it means...but it's always about context. In this context the word prayer means to “face toward, a believers approach towards God.” Think about it for second. When we worry our full attention is towards the current crisis...it consumes us, our time, our thoughts, our energy, our hearts and minds. It separates and distracts us. In fact the biblical definition of worry is to divide On September 11th of 2001 we were at a theme park in Florida when the events of that terrible day began to unfold. We were given small amounts of information then told to evacuate the park. Needless to say there was a great deal of confusion and fright in the eyes of many..including my own. In my head I was making escape and survival plans...that's all I could think about. Then someone in the group said “let's pray.” What those words did was to redirect our approach from ourselves, our solutions, our worries to God. Prayer causes us to turn and face him and in doing so away from ourselves. There is much more to this story but for today when you start to worry, the kind that enslaves you, stop, turn and face God. Look at Him in the eyes (spiritually) and ask Him to help by receiving your anxious thoughts and then rebuilding a trust in him rather than yourself.Remember this isn't magic it's hard work by relearning a new behavior by trusting in the one who created us. Jesus.This is Steve and until we meet again, Press On. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Steve and welcome back to another segment of Press On. This is called Worried Sick.One of the largest growing illnesses in the USA is anxiety disorder. Yet, Paul the author of:Philippians 4:6 calls on us to:Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.National Institute of Mental Health reports An estimated 31.1% of U.S. adults experience some anxiety disorder at some time in their lives. An estimated 19.1% of U.S. adults had any anxiety disorder in the past year. Anxiety disorder is considered a mental illness and is on the rise...it's disabling.With lock downs and distancing over the last two years there is growing concern of the long term psychological impact on children in the years to come.With world tensions growing and graphic images of families fleeing the Ukraine I can only image that these numbers will increase.An article from Psychiatric TodayThe study found 85.7% of parents reported concerning changes in their children's emotions and behaviors. In Mathew 6:25-33 Jesus warns us not to worry. Why, because worry disables us and shifts our trust from him to ourselves. At that point we dwell/obsess over our concerns. Paul exhorts the Philippians to prayer instead of anxiety. It's an intentional act of shifting trust and concerns from yourself to the Lord. Listen, anxiety disorder is serious business...yet I have to wonder, in a culture that has replaced God for self reliance, is this in part, the expected result? Of course it is...1 Peter 5:7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.It's about transferring (casting your worries on Him)…its not magic its hard work and requires a building of trust and behavior change.There is much much more to this story for todaywhen you begin to worry about something...be intentional about shifting your concerns to Jesus. Redirect your trust from you to the SaviorThis is Steve and until we meet again Press On. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Steve and welcome back to another segment of Press On. This is called Is it Well With Your Soul?Have you ever faced trouble, heart break and tragedy that you thought there was no coming back from? From time to time you hear stories that stop you in your tracks. They leave a mark and make your own personal struggles seem small.So it is with the the story of Horatio Spafford a successful lawyer living in Chicago during the 1870's. Horatio was a prosperous man, a devoted husband and father, and a devout Christian. But in 1870, a series of events would turn his life inside out. It began with Horatio and Anna's only son, Horatio Jr., died of Scarlet Fever at the tender age of four. The following year, while still mourning the loss of their son, every single one of Horatio's investments were lost in the Great Chicago fire.In1873 conscious of the hardship his family had suffered in the last three years he decided to take his family on a holiday to England where they would accompany his friend D.L. Moody on his next crusade. Shortly before they were to set sail, a last minute business development threatened to derail the trip. Horatio sent his wife and four children ahead and he would follow along shortly. Anna (his wife) and his 4 children...boarded a French ship. Four days into their trans-Atlantic journey, Horatio received the terrible news that the ship his family was on had sunk after colliding with another vessel. Several days later he received a message from his wife that she alone had survived and all the children were lost. As soon as possible, Horatio boarded a ship to join his grieving wife. En route to England, the captain called him to the bridge and said “a careful reckoning has been made, and I believe we are now passing the very area where the Ville du Havre sunk.” According to Bertha Spafford Vester, a daughter born after the tragedy, her father penned the words to the hymn “It Is Well With My Soul” while on this journey.When peace, like a river, attendeth my way,When sorrows like sea billows roll;Whatever my lot, thou hast taught me to say,It is well, it is well with my soul It would have seemed so easy for the Spafford's to blame God for the tragedy's that had besieged them but instead of running from Him they sought comfort in God. Horatio and Anna's faith in God never faltered. He later wrote to Anna's half-sister, "On Thursday last we passed over the spot where she went down in mid-ocean, the water three miles deep. But I do not think of our dear ones there. They are safe, folded, the dear lambs, and there, before very long, shall we be too. In the meantime, thanks to God, we have an opportunity to serve and praise Him for His love and mercy to us and ours. I will praise Him while I have my being. May we each one arise, leave all, and follow Him."The tragedy's of this world are not by the hand of God but because of the darkness of a world that has rejected Him. Yet, even in that he calls to return to Him that He may comfort our souls.Is it well with your soul? As we close this segment listen to this beautiful hymn and if your heart is so inclined call out to the one who can comfort your soul.It Is Well With My SoulSong By David BaroniA Quiet Place: InstrumentalOne Time Use See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hi this Steve and welcome back to another segment of Press On. This is called What are You Worried About? I often think how much easier it would be if I were a kid again...I mean just think, very few responsibilities to worry about. Care free...right! Wrong...I remember in elementary school standing next to my teacher when another teacher came up and asked “is he a worrier” and she responded “oh my gosh yes.”The apostle Paul in a letter to the church in Phillipi writes this about worry in chapter 4. Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. I'm often confounded by this scripture and even those who quote it to me. “The Bible says you shouldn't worry.” Yeah sure that just fixed it. Worry or anxiety seems inescapable so why does Paul write: “Do not be anxious about anything”...Let's be clear...this isn't a call to a care free life...it's a trust and distraction issue. The Greek word for worry means "to divide, to separate." It represents a mental state or condition in which someone is occupied with or is dwelling upon something. The use of this word is negative because it conveys the idea of distraction in occupying the attention of the mind. Starting to get the picture? Let me put it this way...worry is allowing a negative and destructive thought often prompted by dark elements to live “rent free” in your head. Space in your head and your heart should not be up for grabs...its to be reserved for Christ. For years I have always gone back and read a very small publication called My Heart-Christ's Home written by Robert Boyd Munger. It's about inviting Christ to live in all the rooms of our heart (head). There's much more to this story but for today think about this Ask yourself is worry occupying a space in your head and heart rent free that is reserved for the Lord? Start handing out eviction notices. If you are interested in receiving MHCH just email us and we will send it to you at no cost.This is Steve and until we meet again, Press On!info@restlesspodcast.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Steve and welcome to another segment of Press On.Over the last 2 years with the pandemic, and lockdowns relationships have decoupled and attitudes have soured whether there is an intentionally to this time will tell. So lets you and I set a goal for 2022How about this one... our attitudes.This is called GRUMPYI remember a friend of the family once telling the story of how she walked into a Christian bookstore and the person working there was grumpy and course. Her next words stuck with me...she said “yeah, she must be a Christian.” Ouch!You'd think it would be just the opposite...The apostle Paul records this in his letter to the church in Philippi found in chapter 4Philippians 4:5Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.Paul in his letter to the Philippians strongly encourages his readers that they are to “rejoice in the Lord.” Then he instructs his fellow believers to “let your gentleness be evident to all.” What's the difference between the two?Joy, is an inner quality that generally remains constant regardless of circumstances...but may not always be visible. Gentleness on the other hand is an outward quality. It is a forbearance and non retaliatory reaction to others. Whether in gentleness or harshness it will be noticed...it leaves a mark either way.Ok, before we go any further let me say...”guilty.” I once considered myself a gentle man. As I've gotten older and life (others) has worn me down or out...my fore-bearing reaction to others. Faith in Christ is not a magic potion it is transformative in nature it works over a lifetime...it begins first by acknowledgement of our short coming. As Jesus proclaimed in the sermon on the mount Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.They understand their short coming and grieve it.There is much more to this story but for today think about this:Joy is like the steady creek whose waters runs constantly and gentleness is the outward sounds that it produces. For all those who are near, they are pleasing to the soul. At the headwaters of it all is the acknowledgement that we need call on the one who can transform our hearts.Today, your response to others will, leave a mark on someones heart the question is one of gentleness or a grumpy bookstore clerk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As children I remember my mom setting up the manger scene. It included magi riding on these chrome looking camels. With five kids in the house they all had seen better days. Some had their legs glued on. One of them was missing a leg…they all seemed like they had been on an incredibly long journey involving great risk.The Magi traveled a great distance. It's believed that their journey began somewhere in Persia, perhaps northern Iraq or what is today Iran. A journey of that distance would take 9-12 months and could only be traversed by skilled and well prepared travelers. The desert was harsh and unforgiving.Perhaps the most puzzling consideration of the journey of the Magi is why they even began it in the first place. They were armed with only a few pieces of information 1.Ancient prophecy that foretold of a King being born in Bethlehem. (see Micah 5:2)2.A star “that they had seen in the east). 3. a conviction despite the risks, to go.Only 6 miles away in Jerusalem the reaction to the same news was startling different.To Herod the king he was angered consumed by his intoxication with power and influence he would soon seek the child's life.To the religious leaders so engrossed by their rituals and legalisms they were indifferent...not to be bothered.Yet to the Magi who with little information, endured great risks, traveled a great distance, made the journey to the divine and adored the Christ child, the son God who would forever make it possible for man to once again walk with His creator.Today we have much more information than all of them and yet 2 thousand years later the most important question still remains…will you go? The journey is hard, long and the cost are high....will you go? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is Part 2 of the Journey to the Divine…Its called “I Have Waited So Long”Later After Jesus is born He is taken to the temple for ceremonies required for a new born. Luke as part of the birth narrative takes interest in a story of a women at the temple.It's interesting that Luke would record this story. It seems to be almost lost by the story of Simeon before but there's something he wants us to know. I waited So LongLuke 2:36-38There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. 38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.What possibly could we learn from this obscure women who is called a prophetess. The only women to be given this title in the New Testament and perhaps the whole Bible. We need only consider the brief sketch that Luke provides us about her.She is a women far advanced in her years…84 to be exact. As a young boy I was told that growing old is no fun. I now understand that…everyday my body finds a new way to betray me. Aging bodies and pain often robs us of our strength and the hopes that we once had until we surrender to accepting things as they are….the spark of life begins to fade. It will, also cause us to consider our mortality drawing us even closer to God or because of bitterness further away.Anna is also a widow: she knew sorrow at a very young age. Sorrow as the result of lost can do one of two things: it can make us bitter people who become resentful and hard. Blaming others and God for our circumstances and robbing us of our faith. Sorrow can also make us better people…in time become kinder, more sympathetic to the pain of others rooting our faith deeper in God by seeking refuge and shelter in Him.Anna despite her age, tiring body and the pain of loss chose to seek after God where she spent hundreds of days in His presenceWorshiping and prayer and fasting. It was because of her choice to stay in the presence of God rather than run that her failing body and sorrow did not work their poison. Because of her choices she was given the blessing of laying eyes on the messiah the one who would change the trajectory of all history and for those who seek him their hearts.Will the child born in Bethlehem live in your heart on e day of the year or all the days of you life. Or will the poisons of life have their way with you? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why Us: The Story of Shepherds not Religious Rockstars that were given the honor of hearing the news, seeing and then heralding the birth of the Messiah . See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.