Podcasts about Absolution

Patrick opens the phones to questions about faith, baptism, and what truly defines the Catholic Church, moving from heartfelt concerns about re-baptism to passionate exchanges with skeptics like Rich, who challenges Jesus’s divinity and the origins of Catholic belief. He fields queries on confession and rituals, all while offering sharp insights, scriptural responses, and the occasional smile when listeners push back or disagree. Calls range from bewildered to bold, and Patrick doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff as he meets every topic, from indulgences to religious freedom, head on. Justin - I feel like Holy Spirit is calling me to be rebaptized. My pastor does not agree and won't do it. Do you have any thoughts? (00:34) Rich - I discovered that Jesus denounced Catholicism, so how could he be the founder? (09:08) John - Do we need to say the Act of Contrition before you get Absolution? (23:04) Dolores – Should we place limitations on the rights of the religious? Didn't Utah have to renounce polygamy before it became a state? (31:14) Patrick shares some emails in response to Rich’s call earlier in this hour Nick - I was baptized as a Ukrainian Catholic. I had the sacrament of Confirmation as an infant. How was this valid? (40:04) Doug - What is required to get a plenary indulgence? (42:41)

October 30, 2025Today's Reading: Introit for Pentecost 21 - Psalm 50:1-2, 14-15; antiphon: Psalm 50:23Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 31:30-32:27; Matthew 20:1-16“The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; the one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” (Psalm 50:23)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. You know our situation. As human beings, we are conceived and born sinful; there is no good in us to do anything right. None of us could ever offer thanksgiving that is perfect in God's eyes. No one could sacrifice anything that would glorify God. How could we ever be shown the salvation of God?! How can this verse from the upcoming introit make sense?Jesus continued giving perfect thanks to the Father, sacrificing himself once and for all on the cross. That was the greatest moment of God's glory, showing His ultimate mercy to all in the suffering and death of Christ crucified. Look to the crucifix. See Jesus in all His glory, pouring out God's mercy on you. In that sacrifice of His that glorifies God, you are made His. There you are shown (and given) the salvation of God!While Christ's giving thanks perfectly showed God's glory in giving mercy for all, He still delivers the benefits and blessings of that thanksgiving. “Our Lord Jesus Christ, on the night when He was betrayed, took bread, and when He had given thanks…” “In the same way also He took the cup after supper, and when He had given thanks…” In the Last Supper, Jesus gives thanks to His Father in heaven. The Church picked up on that detail and has often used a name for the Lord's Supper: the Holy Eucharist. Eucharist is simply a Greek word for “Thanksgiving.”But here is the awesome thing: the Last Supper was not about the disciples giving thanks; Jesus gave thanks! The Eucharist today is not about you and me giving thanks, or even your pastor. It is Jesus giving perfect thanks on your behalf!The salvation of God was purchased and won for you at the cross. Now, the salvation of God is delivered to you through Baptism, Absolution, the proclamation of the Gospel, and through the Holy Eucharist! At His altar, Christ once again offers thanksgiving as His sacrifice, and that glorifies God. The Lord feeds you His body and pours His blood into your mouth, showing (and nourishing you with!) the salvation of God!Dear Baptized friends, your Jesus eucharists for you! And your Jesus IS the Eucharist for you, feeding you the salvation of God with His Body and Blood.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Praise we Him, whose love divine Gives His sacred blood for wine, Gives His body for the feast – Christ the victim, Christ the priest. Alleluia! (LSB 633:2) Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lowell, IN.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Harrison Goodman is the Executive Director of Mission and Theology for Higher Things.Step back in time to the late Reformation and learn about a divisive yet inspirational figure: Matthias Flacius Illyricus. His contributions to Lutheranism still echo in our teachings today, from the Magdeburg Confession to parts of the Lutheran Confessions. Learning about Flacius's life will help you understand more intricacies of the Reformation than ever before.

The NETwork and Ernst deals with the problem in the field and then stays the night at the Chosen school/base of operations near Absolution where they learn about a foe terrorizing the area with a definitive link to one of them. Frey attempts to bring an end to hostilities, Uther gets bitten again, and Stynexx relaxes with some sleepy time tea and Ernst meets a fan.This is our first arc with a guest star! It's my buddy Lou K! Special thanks to Lou for coming on the show! Lou plays Ernst Torbin, Chosen of the PioneerFind us on Our NEW Discord Server! Crittalkers Community Hit us up with any questions or comments:Insta @crittalkerspodcastFacebook: crittalkerspodcastX: @Crittalkerspodor drop us an emailthecast@crittalkerspodcast.comMusic/Sound Effects Include:Recap voice acting by Jennifer Millard, written by Jake PrewittFrey is played by Britt H.Uther is played by Shane FStynexx is played by Chris A."Camera Flash" by MalarBrush"The Details Intro" by Ryan S."The Details Long" by Ryan S."Rest of The Fallen" by GuilhermeBernardes via Pixabay"Comedy - Detective" by Onoychenkomusic via Pixabay"Chamber Strings" by SigmaMusicArt via Pixabay"Dizzy ellectric bolt spell 1" by FxProSound via Pixabayhttps://the-crittalkers-podcast.captivate.fm/acadeconUse code crittalkers5 for $5 off on all badges!https://the-crittalkers-podcast.captivate.fm/acadeconUse code crittalkers5 for $5 off on all badges!Additional Royalty free Music and SFX Credits that were found via Pixabay:Random Drop - Play House (Copyright Free Music) by PlayHouseSoundshark is near by freesound_communitymonster bite by freesound_communityPower Drill at Varying Speeds by freesound_communityLaser Gun by VoiceBoschBasketball by SoulProdMusicVlog Hip Hop Basketball Music by TatamusicLion / Powerful Trap Background Music by SoulProdMusicRiser (6) by u_1pruylktlgMerry Farm by Romarecord1973Orchestral Action - Cinematic Trailer Loop by SonicanElemental Magic Spell Impact Outgoing by RescopicSoundWestern by Piano_MusicRobot Heavy Mechanical Footsteps by DavidDumaisAudioCrossbow Firing by freesound_communityShort E-Guitar Rock Prelude - Intro - Ending for Film and Video by JuliusHJustice no lifeCinematic Music Loop - Investigative Heist by SonicanPopoi - Madrugada by PopoimusicBad DreamsThe voices in my head by Billy_ZiogasDoor Closing by FletchpikeFast Knocking on Door by UniversfieldOpening Door by SoundRealityMentioned in this episode:Acadecon and GameCon Junctionhttps://tabletop.events/conventions/game-con-junction-2025 https://tabletop.events/conventions/acadecon-2025 https://tabletop.events/conventions/acadecon-2025/schedule/63 Acadecon

Welcome to spooky season and we're horrifying Miles specifically with a crossover between Star Trek and his favourite fandom! Can you hear the finger of a monkey's paw curling?Assimilation Squared has been a threat on this show for a while, but why is that? Listen on and we'll explain the story and the many questionable art choices.04:09 - What Non-Star Trek Thing We've Been Enjoying: 10:32 - Preamble and talking about licensed comics31:09 - What is Star Trek: The Next Generation/Doctor Who: Assimilation2 actually about?Talking points include: Transformers Vs GI Joe, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, TV-21, Charlie didn't hold a cat hostage (said mainly to appease Emma), TekWar, Alien: Isolation, Hollow Knight, Absolution, the works of Tony Lee and the various other creators, Charlie & Miles' history with Star Trek comics, Saga, Buffy comics, the unnecessary final boss level in Bioshock, the TARDIS enters Data (non-sexually). Miles' Star Trek/Doctor Who fanfiction, All-Star Superman, Sanji's eyebrow, Star Trek and Doctor Who's acknowledgement of each other, The Multiversity, our recommendations for tie-in comics. Oh, and occasionally Star Trek. And Doctor Who.Pedant's Corner:Tony Lee's X-Men Unlimited story is about Sage stealing a painting from an old Hellfire Club guyMiles means Charlie AdlardCasual Trek is by Charlie Etheridge-Nunn and Miles Reid-LobattoMusic by Alfred Etheridge-NunnCasual Trek is a part of the Nerd & Tie Networkhttps://ko-fi.com/casualtrekMiles' blog: http://www.mareidlobatto.wordpress.com Charlie's blog: http://www.fakedtales.com 

October 12, 2025Today's Reading: Luke 17:11-19Daily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 11:1-25; Matthew 12:1-21“When he saw them he said to them, 'Go and show yourselves to the priests.' And as they went they were cleansed. Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus answered, ‘Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?' And he said to him, ‘Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.'” (Luke 17:14-19)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Jesus is not really a “you scratch my back and I scratch yours” kind of guy. Too often, we are tempted to imagine salvation as some kind of contract or transaction. I once heard someone say, “When the praise goes up, the blessings start coming down.” Yeah… not how that works. We especially see that this is not the case here in our Gospel reading for today. Because Jesus does what he normally does. He heals someone with a terrible affliction. He does this all the time. He casts out demons, sometimes a lot of demons from one person. He heals the lame to walk about. The blind have their eyes opened. The deaf have their ears unstopped. Those who are mute can speak again. Especially notable is His healing of lepers. Leprosy was a social, physical, and religious death sentence. If you contracted leprosy, you were cast out of society, and you were also considered “unclean.” So, for Jesus to have mercy upon these people is very kind indeed. Jesus does the same thing to you every Sunday. You, dear listener, in all likelihood do not have leprosy. But you do have something worse: sin. Jesus responds to our weekly (and daily!) cries for mercy with boundless compassion, acting through your pastor to forgive your sins with the words of Absolution and the Sacrament of the Altar. But notice what happens after. Nine of the lepers take the healing and take off, not one word of thank you. And do you notice… they were still healed. Jesus doesn't afflict them with their leprosy again because he doesn't get a thank you. For that, we can be thankful because we are never as thankful as we ought to be. We are forgiven of sins we don't even know about. But Jesus is faithful. He keeps his promises. Thanks be to God.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty God, You show mercy to Your people in all their troubles. Grant us always to recognize Your goodness, give thanks for Your compassion, and praise Your holy name; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.Rev. Jonathan Lackey, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Step back in time to the late Reformation and learn about a divisive yet inspirational figure: Matthias Flacius Illyricus. His contributions to Lutheranism still echo in our teachings today, from the Magdeburg Confession to parts of the Lutheran Confessions. Learning about Flacius's life will help you understand more intricacies of the Reformation than ever before.

L'info du matin - Ce matin, Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon ont parlé de la méthode des flemmards qui marche vraiment : ranger sans ranger ! Le winner du jour - Deux hommes se font une raclette en plein vol... en parapente ! - Et un télescope de 680 kilos appartenant à la NASA atterrit dans la ferme de nos deuxièmes winners ! Le flashback du jour - Retour en septembre 2003 : Jim Carrey est à l'affiche de "Bruce tout-puissant" et Muse sort son troisième album "Absolution" avec le titre "Time Is Running Out". Les savoirs inutiles - La France compte environ 45 000 châteaux et palais, soit plus que le nombre de restaurants McDonald's aux États-Unis (13 658) ! La chanson du jour - Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" Les 3 choses à savoir sur France Gall Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ? - Ce week-end à Fréjus : le Roc d'Azur, l'un des plus grands rassemblements VTT du monde. - À Lavit-de-Lomagne (82) : la fête de la noisette et son championnat de lancer de noisette à la sarbacane. - Et à La Baule : "La Baule Rose", un événement caritatif dans le cadre d'Octobre Rose. Le Jeu surprise (Qui suis-je) : - Julie de Bonsecours (vers Rouen) repart avec le vinyle de Zazie "Zen" (30e anniversaire - édition limitée). La Banque RTL2 : - Sabrina de Grenoble gagne un i-Companion Touch Pro Moulinex (valeur 1299 €). - Léa de Lamballe (vers Saint-Brieuc) gagne un iPhone 17. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Frontière Rock chaque mardi soir de 22h à minuit, plongez dans l'univers sombre et alternatif de la musique Dark, Alternative, Post Punk, Coldwave, Gothic Rock, Darkwave, Deathrock, New Wave, Dark Punk, Shoegaze... Ré écoutez l'émission Frontière Rock du mardi 7 octobre 2025 qui monte en cliquant sur le lien ci dessus. Animée par Dark Jérôme, il vous fera découvrir des nouveautés récentes des meilleurs groupes et artistes de la scène underground, ainsi que les classiques du genre. Ce soir La Frontière reçoit en entretien cold le groupe August Angst pour la sortie de leur album "Et la lumière se tue" Découvrez la rubrique de Dark Jérôme intitulée "Sous les projecteurs de la frontière". Il mettra en avant un coup de cœur sur le travail musical passé ou récent d'un groupe de la scène Dark pas toujours assez médiatisé. Ne manquez pas l'agenda des concerts de la semaine, on vous dévoilera les dates et les lieux où vous pourrez assister aux performances live des groupes que vous aimez. Et pour continuer en beauté, écoutez la chronique Ma Discothèque Vinyle indispensable, où Jean-Marc vous présentera un album culte ou rare qu'il a déniché dans sa collection personnelle de vinyle. Frontière Rock 22h midnight every Tuesday evening from 22h to midnight, dive into the dark and alternative world of Dark, Alternative, Post Punk, Coldwave, Gothic Rock, Darkwave, Deathrock, New Wave, Dark Punk, Shoegaze music... Listen again to the Frontière Rock show from Tuesday, October 7, 2025, which is coming up by clicking on the link above. Hosted by Dark Jérôme, he will introduce you to recent releases from the best bands and artists of the underground scene, as well as classics of the genre. Tonight, La Frontière welcomes the band August Angst for a cold interview about the release of their album "Et la lumière se tue" (And the Light Kills). Discover Dark Jérôme's section entitled "Under the Spotlight of the Border." He will highlight a favorite piece on the past or recent musical work of a band from the Dark Rock scene that doesn't always get enough media coverage. Don't miss the week's concert schedule; we'll reveal the dates and venues where you can catch live performances by the bands you love. And to continue in style, listen to the column "My Essential Vinyl Library," where Jean-Marc will introduce you to a cult or rare album he unearthed in his personal vinyl collection. Facebook :https://www.facebook.com/augustangstofficial Bancamp : https://augustangst.bandcamp.com/album/et-la-lumi-re-se-tue Insta : https://www.instagram.com/augustangstofficial/ Station: ATTITUDE Date: 07/10/2025 Slot: 22h Hour Performer Title Tuesday 22:00:00 Tuesday 22:02:33 Glass Chapel Edge of the Knife Tuesday 22:06:12 PERTURBATOR Apocalypse Now (ft. Ulver) Tuesday 22:11:57 Octavian Winters Saints of Absolution (radio edit) Tuesday 22:15:07 Hidden House Mirror Cracks Tuesday 22:19:28 Factheory Bird of Time Tuesday 22:23:39 Automatic Black Box Tuesday 22:27:39 Batboner Burning The Effigies Tuesday 22:33:09 Weimar Gesang Chantal's Secret Tuesday 22:55:43 August Angst Nigredo Station: ATTITUDE Date: 07/10/2025 Slot: 23h Hour Performer Title Tuesday 23:00:00 Tuesday 23:04:18 Modern Eon The Grass Still Grows Tuesday 23:08:43 DEAD⅋DELICIOUS MARINA Tuesday 23:12:44 Dear Deer Science-fiction Tuesday 23:16:53 DEATH BY NATURE NOICE Tuesday 23:21:13 Dechakhal Una máquina letal Tuesday 23:24:48 Fauna Nova Deutsch Tuesday 23:30:29 Horror For Breakfast 3.Junk File Tuesday 23:34:54 Last Chance / Dimitris Papaspyropoulos Frozen Star (Original) Tuesday 23:41:07 Rosa Anschütz Plaster Copy Tuesday 23:44:20 THE BLACK CAPES Unwell-Being Tuesday 23:47:37 TRAITRS Burn In Heaven Tuesday 23:50:47 Veil Of The Forgotten Serpent Messiah Tuesday 23:56:12 vague phonique One Step Frontière Rock 100% Underground

In this captivating episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the insightful Dr. Tim Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of experiencing divine absolution—a concept that deeply resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our spiritual journey, there are moments when seeking absolution and finding solace in God's love becomes a paramount desire. These moments not only strengthen our faith but also rekindle our connections with others, guiding us toward the realization of our innermost spiritual yearnings. The unwavering truth remains constant: with the Lord as our steadfast guide, we have the innate capacity to discover absolution, renewing our sense of hope and purpose along our sacred path. Drawing deep inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on an exploration of this transformative human experience. For those who seek guidance in experiencing divine absolution on their spiritual journey, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative voyage of faith and resilience, firmly grounded in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for absolution within us, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our shared spiritual pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we venture toward a profound understanding of experiencing divine absolution and discovering the extraordinary love that resides within each one of us.Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com’s Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Three Little Words | Luke 17:1-10 | Unworthy Servants A little boy once broke his sister's toy. After whispering, “I'm sorry,” he waited as she thought, then finally replied, “I forgive you.” Those three little words stunned the world when the video went viral. Why? Because forgiveness is rare. Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not a medal we earn but a gift we pass on. We are not “worthy servants” stacking up good works—we are unworthy servants who still hurt and provoke others. Yet Christ forgives us. On the cross He tore sin out by the roots and cast it into the sea. In Baptism, Absolution, and His Supper, He keeps doing this for you. Forgiveness is not our accomplishment. It is the Gospel in action. By the Spirit, we guard and share this treasure: three little words that change everything—“I forgive you.” Which is simply another way of saying, “I love you.” ----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService

Three Little Words | Luke 17:1-10 | Unworthy Servants A little boy once broke his sister's toy. After whispering, “I'm sorry,” he waited as she thought, then finally replied, “I forgive you.” Those three little words stunned the world when the video went viral. Why? Because forgiveness is rare. Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not a medal we earn but a gift we pass on. We are not “worthy servants” stacking up good works—we are unworthy servants who still hurt and provoke others. Yet Christ forgives us. On the cross He tore sin out by the roots and cast it into the sea. In Baptism, Absolution, and His Supper, He keeps doing this for you. Forgiveness is not our accomplishment. It is the Gospel in action. By the Spirit, we guard and share this treasure: three little words that change everything—“I forgive you.” Which is simply another way of saying, “I love you.” ----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService

Episode #370 of DJ AsuraSunil's weekly Sunday Seven mixshow is here!!! This week's show includes brand new tracks from **Kill Shelter | Frenchy and the Punk | BlakLight | Sapphira Vee | Christine Plays Viola | Null Device | Octavian Winters** https://hearthis.at/asurasunil/dj-asurasunils-sunday-seven-mixshow-370-20251005 You'll find links to subscribe to the podcast version of my show on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, TuneIn, etc on my Linktree at https://linktr.ee/asurasunil **You can also join me for my “I LIKE STUFF” live stream on Twitch at https://twitch.tv/djasurasunil every Monday night at 10:30pm WET / 5:30pm Eastern US / 4:30pm Central US / 2:30pm Pacific US** Spread the music!!! Please FAVORITE, REPOST, and SHARE it on all platforms!!! Comments are always welcome and appreciated! Tracklist: Kill Shelter - Sunday Seven Intro Kill Shelter - I Don't Believe in You Frenchy and the Punk - Dark Carnivale (Hi-Fi Hillary Remix) BlakLight - Leave a Light On Sapphira Vee - Evil in Numbers (feat. Jim Semonik) Christine Plays Viola - My Redemption Null Device - The Worst Men In America Octavian Winters - Saints of Absolution

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Three Little Words | Luke 17:1-10 | Unworthy Servants A little boy once broke his sister's toy. After whispering, “I'm sorry,” he waited as she thought, then finally replied, “I forgive you.” Those three little words stunned the world when the video went viral. Why? Because forgiveness is rare. Jesus teaches that forgiveness is not a medal we earn but a gift we pass on. We are not “worthy servants” stacking up good works—we are unworthy servants who still hurt and provoke others. Yet Christ forgives us. On the cross He tore sin out by the roots and cast it into the sea. In Baptism, Absolution, and His Supper, He keeps doing this for you. Forgiveness is not our accomplishment. It is the Gospel in action. By the Spirit, we guard and share this treasure: three little words that change everything—“I forgive you.” Which is simply another way of saying, “I love you.” ----- Worship Times Sunday – 8:00 & 10:45 a.m. Monday – 6:30 p.m. https://trinitysheboygan.org https://facebook.com/trinitysheboygan We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Join us as we proclaim Christ crucified and risen for the forgiveness of sins. --- Trinity Lutheran Church, School and Child Care have been "Making Known the Love of Christ" in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and throughout the world since 1853 as a congregation gathering around God's Word and Sacraments to receive forgiveness and life everlasting. Trinity is located in downtown Sheboygan, only one block from the Mead Public Library and the Weill Center for the Performing Arts. We invite you to visit us in person! Trinity Lutheran Sheboygan is a proud member of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit their website: https://www.lcms.org/​​​​ Music for this production was obtained through a licensing agreement with One License, LLC. The copyright permission to reprint, podcast, and record hymns and songs is acquired through ID Number: 730195-A #LCMS #Lutheran #DivineService

October 2, 2025 Today's Reading: Catechism: Table of Duties - What Hearers Owe Their PastorsDaily Lectionary: Deuteronomy 3:1-29; Matthew 7:1-12 “We ask you, brothers, to respect those who work hard among you, who are over you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other. (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13)Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you. (Hebrews 13:17)” (Luther's Small Catechism, Table of Duties, What Hearers Owe Their Pastors) In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. The Small Catechism's Table of Duties contains quite a few orders. These directions indicate how we may better serve our Lord and benefit our neighbor and prepare us for Holy Absolution, showing us where we have done wrong. God's perfect will in His law is both good for us and condemnatory of the sin that remains in us. We will not see it perfected in mankind until the day of resurrection. Our duty to our pastors, outlined above, is a particularly tall order. “Don't be an affliction to me, child!” That is a comically gross simplification that still rings true. The work of your pastors is arduous and frequently thankless. Their vocation has an abnormally high burnout rate. But they still take great joy in serving you, delivering the confidence of forgiveness in Christ by water and Word. When your pastors correct you in sin and any error, rejoice that he loves you enough to warn you of it. It would be far easier and less disruptive to ignore the thing. Your pastor does love you. He wants to instruct you in the Christian faith and to turn you from sin and error. He wants to deliver confidently the Words of Absolution into your ears. He will be accountable for what he has done and left undone. And, he wants you to receive Jesus often. Let him do it. It's for your good. The whole of creation needs to hear and receive this Good News of forgiveness and salvation in Jesus. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Lord God, Heavenly Father, You have ordered all of creation for our good. From the foundations of it, You have been our God. Keep our hearts and minds ever set towards those things which please You, and glorify Your name in the earth, that the free course of the spread of the Gospel of forgiveness in Jesus may be received by all nations. This we pray in the holy name of Jesus Christ, Your beloved Son, our Lord. Amen.Rev. Jason Kaspar, pastor of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, La Grange, Texas.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Join author R. Reed Lessing helps with this chapter-by-chapter exploration of the Book of Numbers in Hope in the Wilderness. With helpful maps, diagrams, and connections to the rest of the Bible, you'll be able to understand the beauty of Numbers.

Charlie Kirk's wife forgives the man who shot her husband. Later Trump said he does not forgive his opponents. They're both right. Big things happen when we talk of martyrs. 

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Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

This week's tragedies remind us how deeply sin has scarred our world and our own hearts. Violence, hatred, and death are not exceptions but the fruit of our fallen humanity. That is why we need the holy cross. At the cross, Jesus took all sin, guilt, and hatred upon Himself, died in our place, and rose victorious to give us life. There, what looked like defeat became victory, turning death into life and despair into hope. Through Word, Baptism, Absolution, and the Lord's Supper, the cross finds us and gives us forgiveness, strength, and new life in Christ. So in a world bent on destruction, we turn not left or right but to the cross, where we see God's love and victory—and from there, we live in His peace, courage, and hope.

September 10, 2025Today's Reading: Philippians 2:12-30Daily Lectionary: 2 Kings 9:1-13; 10:18-29; 2 Kings 13:1-18:8; Philippians 2:12-30“Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” (Philippians 2:12-13)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Good works get a bad rap in the Lutheran church. We proudly confess that we are saved by grace and not by good works. And that's correct; I'm not about to undo 500+ years of good Lutheran teaching. However, we can't just throw good works out entirely, and St. Paul's writing to the Philippians says as much. He charges the church to continue obeying God's will and Paul's teaching. He explains that God works through them to accomplish good works according to His will. Paul wants the Philippians to live out their Christian lives faithfully, which means being obedient to the Lord. In saying, “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,” Paul does not mean for the people to work hard enough with enough reverence to earn salvation. For one thing, that opposes what he teaches and what Christ teaches, and for another thing, it's impossible for us to accomplish, hence the need for Jesus in the first place. To work out your own salvation really means to work outwardly from your salvation towards others. It is a command to do good works, not because that is how you earn salvation, but because it is by those works that God's will is done among us. And as baptized children of God, having been made new, from the inside out, we are now to live as Christians. Paul is not giving the Philippians a mandate to earn their salvation. He is encouraging them and reminding them of what Christians do: good works for the sake of others. God worked the ultimate good through the sacrifice of Christ Jesus on the cross, by Whose death and resurrection we are made right with God Almighty, and the benefits thereof are given freely to you in the waters of Baptism, the Body and Blood of Communion, and the words of Absolution. Your good works do not and cannot gain you salvation. Salvation is the free Gift of God. Rather, the good works you do flow outwardly from the salvation you have been given. So go forth, good and faithful servant, knowing that God has prepared work for you so that you might bless others because of the love of Christ Jesus.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.O Spirit, who didst once restore thy Church that it might be again the bringer of good news to men, breathe on thy cloven church once more, that in these grey and latter days there may be those whose life is praise, each life a high doxology to Father, Son, and unto Thee. (LSB 834:4)Deac. Emma Heinz, registrar for Higher Things.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Join author R. Reed Lessing helps with this chapter-by-chapter exploration of the Book of Numbers in Hope in the Wilderness. With helpful maps, diagrams, and connections to the rest of the Bible, you'll be able to understand the beauty of Numbers.

In this episode, we're joined by James Dean, the creative mind behind indie horror projects like XXXMas, Absolution, and more. We dive into his journey in film, the raw realities of indie filmmaking, and what it takes to carve out original stories in a genre overflowing with classics. From balancing vision with resources to pushing boundaries with bold storytelling, James shares his experiences and the passion that drives his work.At Monster Kid Productions, the mission is to deliver high-quality original content that both honors their horror influences and fearlessly pushes the genre forward. They're a boundary-breaking distribution and production company built on practical FX, buckets of gore, and the kind of movies your mom definitely didn't want you renting from the video store.This conversation is for every horror fan who believes indie film is where the real blood flows.

August 23, 2025Today's Reading: Introit for Pentecost 11 - Psalm 117; antiphon: Psalm 96:6a; 115:18Daily Lectionary: 1 Kings 3:1-15; 1 Kings 3:16-4:34; 2 Corinthians 1:1-22“The faithfulness of the Lord endures forever.”  (Psalm 117:2)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.These words are easily said, but not so easily believed. God's faithfulness endures… forever? Forever is a long time. A lot can happen in that timespan. Whatever good things have happened and will happen, plus whatever bad things have happened and will happen, all that is included in “forever.” That's a lot of good and evil, a lot of laughter and a lot of tears, a lot of triumph and a lot of sickening loss. It is not easy to believe that God's faithfulness endures forever. Especially when you're on the receiving end of sorrow, grief, shame, hurt, addiction, loss, or any other affliction of body and soul, possessions, and reputation. Where is God's faithfulness then?But to be honest, faith in God's love and faithfulness to what He has promised in the Gospel is never easy. Instead, faith would be impossible if it were up to you. In good times, you would not think that you needed to trust in God's faithfulness. You would simply expect it, as you expect the light to turn on when you flick a switch. And in bad times, you would despair that God has forgotten to be faithful. You would hurt in your soul, thinking that God decided to forget you and leave you to figure your mess out for yourself. Neither attitude would foster saving faith in the heart.The good thing is, God's faithfulness endures forever for you, in Christ. In Jesus' cross, you see the epicenter of God's faithfulness for you, forever. In every time and circumstance, God's faithfulness in Jesus remains. What if you are smug and content, thinking little of Jesus' salvation and focused on other things more? Nonetheless, God's faithfulness remains in Christ. He calls you to repent, but His love for you remains. Jesus' blood redeems even those lost in apathy. And what if you despair of salvation? Even then, God's faithfulness remains in Christ. See the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. And if He has taken away your sin by His death, there is nothing more that can condemn you.The Holy Spirit creates faith in Christ for you. This is not the believer's responsibility! This is the work of the Holy Spirit. Saving faith is what He does. We even know where the Holy Spirit works: the preaching of the pure Gospel, the Absolution, Baptism, the Lord's Supper, in the context of the liturgy. Since the Holy Spirit and not you is responsible for saving faith, it is much easier to believe in God's faithfulness, even when things are bad. Just be in the Word! The Holy Spirit will take care of the rest.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Bane and blessing, pain and pleasure By the cross are sanctified. Peace is there that knows no measure, Joys that through all time abide. (LSB 427:4)Rev. Robert Mayes, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Beemer and Wisner, NE.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME's conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are important to study, and live out, today.

Draw the shades, cut the wick, the night is past the hour long. For when I die, I pray it's quick, and someone sits to sing my song. Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // allusions to suicide // mutilationThank you for joining us through the full meal of this series. The service has completed, all dishes devoured. We hope you feel sated, for now. Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and the brilliantly talented Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. This show is made possible by our sponsors who support us and allow us to tell the stories we want to share. We are grateful to be sponsored by Hero Forge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Sin Eater, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! We would also like to thank our sponsor Hunter's Entertainment. Hunter's Entertainment is a premier purveyor of tabletop RPGs and board games, providing amazing alternative systems for whatever setting or scenario you want to bring to the table. With titles like Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing, God's of Metal: Ragnarok, and of course, Sin Eater, Hunter's brings beautifully written & designed books to dive into with your players. Check them out at huntersentertainment.com and sink your teeth into something new. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our first adventure within Shura. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Sin Eater bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Thank you for listening, stay hungry and be safe. 

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August 16, 2025Today's Reading: Introit for Pentecost 10 - Psalm 55:1, 12-14, 16; antiphon: Psalm 55:22Daily Lectionary: 2 Samuel 6:1-19; 1 Corinthians 9:1-23“Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy!” (Psalm 55:1)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. Isn't it a gift? In the lowest moments we have, the hardest experiences we struggle through, the long nights, and tear-stained memories - we get to cry out to God.I'll be honest, living through hurt, trauma, loss, brokenness, and betrayal are not situations I have usually considered ‘gifts' while going through them. Sin breaks all that God calls good. And yet, there is hope in those broken moments. Suffering is a mark of a Christian life. Struggling with sin, living life with and among sinners, and feeling wholly inadequate with your own shortcomings are daily difficulties; yet, suffering is a reality of life and a gift. You are never alone in those moments. In your Baptism, you are given the Holy Spirit, who creates faith in you to cling to the hope we have in Jesus. Indeed, Jesus became man and came into the mess and death of this sinful world and defeated our enemies for us. In the prayer that Jesus teaches us, we are taught to come to Him, to be reminded of all that God has done for us, and to ask for what we need—not because God isn't sure or doesn't remember, but so we can be refocused on the Giver of all that we need. Indeed, our lives are marred with sin, but we are not without hope. In moments of great pain and weakness, cry out to God. Ask for His attention and His mercy; be reminded and reassured that He is the One Who created you, redeemed you, sustains you, and is with you even now. Turn to God in the moments of disorder and pain; cling to and remember the promises that He has made. Go to the Divine Service, confess your sins and brokenness, and receive Absolution. Know that your guilt and shame are gone. Hear God's Word proclaimed and preached to you. Receive Jesus' Body and Blood in your mouth. Make the sign of the cross. Jesus' mercy is for you. He hears your cries, He counts your tears, He holds you within His hand. It is a gift to cry out for mercy and know that He Who is faithful will continue to give it. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Evening and morning, Sunset and dawning, Wealth, peace, and gladness, Comfort in sadness: These are Thy works; all the glory be Thine! Times without number, Awake or in slumber, Thine eye observes us, From danger preserves us, Causing Thy mercy upon us to shine. (LSB 726:1)Deac. Sarah Longmire, Bible study editor for Higher Things.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME's conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are important to study, and live out, today.

August 12, 2025Today's Reading: Hebrews 11:1-16Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 28:3-25; 1 Samuel 29:1-30:31; 1 Corinthians 6:1-20“And without faith it is impossible to please him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him.” (Hebrews 11:6)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. These words are a great reminder. God is not impressed by works. We can't trick Him into being pleased with us by holding up shiny works that we ‘curated ourselves.' Nope. It is impossible to please Him…without faith.So what is this ‘so important' faith? And as a sinner, how can I get it alllll for myself? The first verse of this chapter gives us a definition of faith: “it is assurance of things hoped for and the conviction of things not seen.” This still seems fuzzy. I want faith to be something I can put in my pocket and look at, or hold up before God as proof. I want to measure it and control its enoughness. Lord, have mercy on me, a sinner. We know from other parts of Scripture, and as it is simply explained in the Small Catechism, that we cannot come to God on our own. We cannot have faith created out of our own reason, understanding, or strength. So, how can I get this necessary faith? How can I please God? How can I get rewards? This verse points to the multitude of Gifts that God gives to His people. It is God Who creates and sustains faith in His people. In Baptism, He drowns the hard-hearted, dead sinner, and creates a New Man who then receives the Holy Spirit. It is God Who, before the foundation of the world, had a plan for the world's salvation in and through Jesus' Death and Resurrection. The faith given in your Baptism is what clings to the promises of God and is what receives the overflowing Gifts and rewards that He gives. We don't work to please God to “get rewards.” Instead, we receive faith, God is pleased with us, and He gives all that we need. Indeed, without faith, we cannot come before God and please Him. And yet, God had a plan. God saved you in the waters of your Baptism. The Holy Spirit within you clings to Jesus' Death and Resurrection for you. In the words of Absolution, Jesus' Body and Blood in the Lord's Supper, and through the proclamation of the Gospel, you receive the rewards that God gives to those who have faith. He lovingly created you, redeemed you, gives you faith, and feeds and sustains you. God be praised for His perfect plan for our salvation, redemption, and the faithful hope you have unto eternal life. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Firmly to our soul's salvation Witnesses Your Spirit, Lord, In Your Sacraments and Word. There He sends true consolation, Giving us the gift of faith That we fear not hell nor death. (LSB 559:3) Deac. Sarah Longmire, Bible study editor for Higher Things.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME's conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are important to study, and live out, today.

August 11, 2025Today's Reading: Genesis 15:1-6Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 26:1-25; 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2; 1 Corinthians 5:1-13“But Abram said, ‘O Lord GOD, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?'” (Genesis 15:2)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. These verses in Genesis are amazing promises that God gives to Abram: “I am your shield; your reward shall be very great; number the stars…so shall your offspring be.” This is miraculous! The old, barren couple will indeed have a child and will have an abundance of offspring! And yet, Abram can't help but be skeptical. “But God….”Can you see yourself in this skeptical response? I can. Here's the thing about sinners—we like fast results and we like control. We want what we want when we want it, and that's it. I don't want to wait. I don't want to trust. I want to control the timeline, the process, and the outcome. Lord, forgive me, a sinner. Incredibly, God is more patient than we are impatient. God is more merciful, gracious, loving, and forgiving than we can even fathom. In this exchange with Abram, God hears Abram's concerns and meets them with promises. God assures Abram that He will take care of Abram and his family. God has a plan, and it will come to fruition. In the same way, He hears our prayers. We come to Him, forgetting all that He has done, and protest about waiting or about not getting what we want. We come to Him with our sins and burdens, our complaints and our hurts, and He hears us. He WANTS to hear from us. Amazing. He answers us with mercy and grace. He reminds us that in Christ, all that we need has been fulfilled and provided. In Baptism, He took a dead, sinful thing and made it alive and new. In the Lord's Supper, He gives us the Body and Blood of His Holy and Precious Son for our nourishment and forgiveness. In the Divine Service, He gives us Absolution and His Word—His promises of salvation, grace, and love. And, just like Abram, who “believed the LORD, and he counted it to him as righteousness,” we, too, are credited with the faith that believes. The Holy Spirit works in and through us, and yet God is delighted with us! Repent of your skepticism and cling to the promises of God. He loves you, forgives you, mercies you, and meets your every need. He has paid for your sins by Jesus' Death and Resurrection; you get to rest in hope and His perfect care of you. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Amen, that is, so shall it be. Make strong our faith in You, that we May doubt not but with trust believe That what we ask we shall receive. Thus in Your name and at Your Word We say, “Amen, O hear us, Lord!” (LSB 766:9) Deac. Sarah Longmire, Bible study editor for Higher Things.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME's conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are important to study, and live out, today.

For the first time in a long time we record in person with a large group old school AIW podcast style to review "Absolution 18" to discuss the good, bad, and everything in between with the day. 

August 10, 2025 Today's Reading: Luke 12:22-34 (35-40)Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 25:23-44; 1 Corinthians 4:1-21“Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” (Luke 12:32)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. These verses speak about anxiety. Yikes. Guilty—party of one. And often, when I read them, I immediately become anxious about how anxious I am and how I am not trusting…because I am anxious. Lord, forgive me, a sinner. Look at these words, though: “fear not…it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.” Fear not; deep breath. In my anxiety, I am afraid. I'm afraid to fail, afraid to be hurt, afraid I'm not enough, afraid that I don't have control…afraid. And yet, Jesus tells us to fear not. And here's the thing—Jesus is trustworthy. He can and does back up that directive. He has the answers to all my fears. Failure, hurt, enoughness, control…all of these flow out of my sinful, selfish nature. The Law shows me that I am a failure, hurtful, inadequate, out-of-control sinner. And yet, Jesus can and does tell me not to fear because He has paid for all of that; He has covered my shame and guilt. It is His now, and He has left it in the tomb—forever gone and buried. Fear not. And now, I can joyfully receive the Father's good pleasure! I can receive His Kingdom with peace and certainty! In my Baptism, Jesus takes my anxiety and gives me peace. It is through His work that I am right before God and safely found within His Father's House. Perhaps you, too, struggle with anxiety. Perhaps you, too, know that you are a sinner and worry about it. Make the sign of the cross, dear Baptized child of God. Remember that it is Jesus Who takes your sin and shame, and it is Jesus Who defeated it for you. Go to the Divine Service and hear the words of Absolution announced to you. Take Jesus' Body and Blood for the forgiveness of your sins. Hear God's Word and be strengthened by His promises. You may still struggle with anxiety, but it does not define you. You are Baptized; you are named as one who belongs to Christ, and you can truly fear not. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Almighty and merciful God, it is by Your grace that we live as Your people who offer acceptable service. Grant that we may walk by faith, and not by sight, in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen (LSB, Collect of the Day)Deac. Sarah Longmire, Bible study editor for Higher Things.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Study the early Church Fathers, Scripture, and Christian history alongside FLAME's conversational voice to see for yourself why their teachings from Scripture are important to study, and live out, today.

You came from nothing, and you have amounted to nothing. No one will remember you.Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // allusions to suicide // mutilationSin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. This show is made possible by our sponsors who support us and allow us to tell the stories we want to share. We are grateful to be sponsored by Hero Forge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Sin Eater, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! We would also like to thank our sponsor Hunter's Entertainment. Hunter's Entertainment is a premier purveyor of tabletop RPGs and board games, providing amazing alternative systems for whatever setting or scenario you want to bring to the table. With titles like Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing, God's of Metal: Ragnarok, and of course, Sin Eater, Hunter's brings beautifully written & designed books to dive into with your players. Check them out at huntersentertainment.com and sink your teeth into something new. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our first adventure within Shura. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Sin Eater bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Thank you for listening, stay hungry and be safe. 

This Week your hosts Hall of fame ref. JHawk, JGold & Charly Butters discuss Jgolds Summerslam weekend with the main event network boys, Jhawk talks about his Baseball weekend, Live reactions of the Joey Ryan Portland wrestling announcement, Butters "depressing" birthday weekend. Then they review Absolute Intense Wrestling's "Absolution 18" Event

August 7, 2025Today's Reading: Catechism: What Sins Should We Confess?Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 20:24-42; 1 Samuel 21:1-23:29; 1 Corinthians 1:1-25Before God we should plead guilty of all sins, even those we are not aware of, as we do in the Lord's Prayer; but before the pastor we should confess only those sins which we know and feel in our hearts. (Explanation of What Sins Should We Confess?, Luther's Small Catechism)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. There's an old expression used when someone gets stuck on the same topic and says the same thing over and over again; they're a broken record, we say. This is a perfect picture—or should we say, soundtrack—of Christ's Church. God calls his church to be a broken record. Not the kind that blasts an annoying earworm of a song into your head, but a blessed broken record playing the same thing over and over again. And what is that theme song? The record the church is called to keep spinning is the constant refrain of God's steadfast love, mercy, grace, and forgiveness.This is why Martin Luther once called the Church a mouth-house of forgiveness. The Church is a megaphone of God's grace and mercy. The Church stands in the wasteland of this fallen world like John the Baptist stood in the Jordan River announcing the Good News: “Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.” (John 1:29)This is why Christ builds his Church. You can find entertainment anywhere in the world. You can find social clubs and hobby groups all over social media. There are many good gifts God gives outside of his church, but the one thing we cannot find anywhere else is God's word and sacraments, his Gifts of forgiveness for you. For this reason, Christ built his Church and founded it on forgiveness. For you! His forgiveness won for you on the cross and given to you in Baptism, Absolution, the Gospel, and the Supper. After all, there are only two places where our sin can rest: on our shoulders or on Jesus'. And this is why he came, so that all our sin would rest on his shoulders on the cross. This is also why he gives us his Gifts of confession and forgiveness, and why the Church is a broken record, announcing God's forgiveness on repeat until Jesus returns. In the meantime, Jesus sends pastors to hear our confession and forgive our sin, every Sunday in Divine Service, and privately when guilt gnaws at you, or a particular sin sticks with you like that annoying pebble stuck in your shoe. And when we confess our sins, God who is faithful and just, will forgive our sin and cleanse us from all unrighteousness.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Forgive our sins, Lord, we implore, That they may trouble us no more; We, too, will gladly those forgive Who hurt us by the way they live. Help us in our community To serve each other willingly. (LSB 766:6)Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz, pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, WA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Step back in time to the late Reformation and learn about a divisive yet inspirational figure: Matthias Flacius Illyricus. His contributions to Lutheranism still echo in our teachings today, from the Magdeburg Confession to parts of the Lutheran Confessions. Learning about Flacius's life will help you understand more intricacies of the Reformation than ever before.

In this episode of the Reformed Journal Podcast, the poetry edition, Rose Postma talks with Lila Robinett Tindall about her poem “On Absolution.” Lila is a poet from East Texas whose work concerns issues of femininity, faith, and domesticity. She has been published in Ekstasis Magazine, Five South, Bicoastal Review, and elsewhere.

August 4, 2025Today's Reading: Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-26Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 18:10-30; Acts 27:27-44“There is nothing better for a person than that he should eat and drink and find enjoyment in his toil. This also, I saw, is from the hand of God, for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment?” (Ecclesiastes 2:24-25)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.C.S. Lewis once said, “God likes matter; he invented it.” And once you open up the Bible, it doesn't take you long to discover exactly how true that is. God is a God of means. God gave Adam and Eve every tree of the garden to eat, except for the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Even in their sin, guilt, and shame, God used something else of his creation—the skin of a sacrificed animal—to clothe them. God sent the animals two by two to Noah, who built an ark. God fed manna and quail to Israel in the wilderness. God gave atonement and forgiveness through the flesh and blood and sacrifices of the tabernacle and temple. God is a God of means who loves to use the matter he created to bless and serve his creatures with his good Gifts.Solomon knows that God is a God of means. Although God is heavenly, high, and holy, he also loves his creation, comes down to his creatures, and uses the stuff of his creation to bless his people in body and soul. Food. Drink. Rest. These simple, ordinary, daily things are gifts from God's hand. This is what we pray for in the Fourth Petition of the Lord's Prayer: give us this day our daily bread. So, when you eat breakfast, second breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this is from the hand of God. When you put on your socks or sport mode your Crocs, this is from the hand of God. But that's not all that comes from God's hand. God is a God of means at his table as well. God takes his extraordinary grace and mercy and gives it to us in the ordinariness of water, human speech, a piece of bread, and a cup of wine. God still likes matter, and he uses it to bring you the Gifts that matter the most: forgiveness, grace, mercy, peace, and joy. The water poured over your head at Baptism was from the hand of God. The words of Good News given to you in Scripture and Absolution are from the hand of God. The bread and cup placed in your hand, Jesus declares is his Body and Blood for you; this, too, is from the hand of God. After all of that, what else is there to do but to eat, drink, and rejoice in the labors of Christ for you.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.In what You give us, Lord, to do, Together or alone, In old routines or ventures new, May we not cease to look to You, The cross You hung upon– All you endeavored done. (LSB 853:4)Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz, pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, WA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Step back in time to the late Reformation and learn about a divisive yet inspirational figure: Matthias Flacius Illyricus. His contributions to Lutheranism still echo in our teachings today, from the Magdeburg Confession to parts of the Lutheran Confessions. Learning about Flacius's life will help you understand more intricacies of the Reformation than ever before.

July 31, 2025 Today's Reading: Catechism: What is Confession?Daily Lectionary: 1 Samuel 16:1-23; Acts 25:13-27Confession has two parts. First, that we confess our sins, and second, that we receive absolution, that is, forgiveness, from the pastor as from God himself, not doubting, but firmly believing that by it our sins are forgiven before God in heaven. (Explanation of What Is Confession, Luther's Small Catechism)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen. One of the simplest ways that we learn to do things, for example, learn our ABCs and count our 123s, is when someone says them and then turns to us and says, "Now it's your turn. Repeat after me." Something like that happens when we come to God's gift of confessing our sins. When we open the Catechism and God's Word, one of the first things we learn is that there's a problem within each of us. We all have sin. Capital “S” sin. And we commit sins because of our sinful flesh - what Luther calls our Old Adam. So the Commandments teach us the truth, echoing God's word of law throughout the Scriptures. And what do they say? They say, “You are a sinner.” And what do we say back? Yes, you're right. I am a sinner. Lord, have mercy on me, a poor, sinful being. This is one of the things that happens whenever we confess our sins. We are simply saying back what God's Word says about our capital “S” sin and all our little (and not so little) sins we commit because of our sinful flesh. Thankfully, this isn't the only thing that happens when we confess our sins. As St. John reminds us, when we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. The same Lord who, by the working of the Holy Spirit, convicts us of our sin and moves us to confess that sin is the same Lord who, by his Son, Jesus, also forgives sin, both Capital S sin and all our sins. And because God is a gracious giver and an abundant forgiver, he gives His Gifts of forgiveness in more than one way. He washes away our sin in Baptism. He feeds us with forgiveness in the Lord's Supper. He speaks his forgiveness in his word. And he sends pastors as his messengers to deliver Good News: I forgive you all your sin. And that is the good news that Absolution brings: forgiveness of all your sin. And should you ever doubt God's forgiveness, or worry that your sin is too great, simply repeat the words your pastor says on Sunday, or ask him to repeat them for you: I forgive you all your sins, in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen!In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Lord, on You I cast my burden - Sink it in the deepest sea! Let me know Your gracious pardon, Cleanse me from iniquity. Let Your Spirit leave me never; Make me only Yours forever. (LSB 608:4)Rev. Samuel Schuldheisz, pastor of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Milton, WA.Audio Reflections Speaker: Pastor Jonathan Lackey is the pastor at Grace Lutheran Church, Vine Grove, KY.Step back in time to the late Reformation and learn about a divisive yet inspirational figure: Matthias Flacius Illyricus. His contributions to Lutheranism still echo in our teachings today, from the Magdeburg Confession to parts of the Lutheran Confessions. Learning about Flacius's life will help you understand more intricacies of the Reformation than ever before.

David "DB" Andry returns to the podcast for a 4th time to discuss RED VECTOR coming out August 27th from Mad Cave Studios. (FOC is August 4th). The series is written by David and frequent collaborator Tim Daniel, illustrated by Chris Evenhuis, colored by Sjan Weijers, and lettered by friend of the podcast Buddy Beaudoin. David talks about how Red Vector is influenced by Star Wars, The Last Starfighter, and Enemy Mine, the importance of keeping the characters' motivations nebulous to keep the reader asking questions, his excitement at getting to work with Evenhuis and Weijers, and he answers the age-old question first posited by comic book philosopher Grant Stoye, "Where do your ideas come from?". David also talks about what readers can expect from the end of Crush Depth. It's always a good time chatting with David! 

Today Fr. Mitch reflects on the life of our beloved Fr. Benedict Groeschel and the reason for his Isaiah series. Join us for Open Line Wednesday.

Today Fr. Mitch reflects on the life of our beloved Fr. Benedict Groeschel and the reason for his Isaiah series. Join us for Open Line Wednesday.

Tonight I am sharing a conversation that took place recently with a chap named Barry who was born and raised in the Cheshire area. Barry has experienced an ongoing fight between good and evil and he shares that in a very emotive interview. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/deborah-hatswell-bbr-investigations-cryptids-paranormal-unexplained-events--2840337/support.

What's been sold? What have to you told? Only gold. Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilationSin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. This show is made possible by our sponsors who support us and allow us to tell the stories we want to share. We are grateful to be sponsored by Hero Forge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Sin Eater, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! We would also like to thank our sponsor Hunter's Entertainment. Hunter's Entertainment is a premier purveyor of tabletop RPGs and board games, providing amazing alternative systems for whatever setting or scenario you want to bring to the table. With titles like Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing, God's of Metal: Ragnarok, and of course, Sin Eater, Hunter's brings beautifully written & designed books to dive into with your players. Check them out at huntersentertainment.com and sink your teeth into something new. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our first adventure within Shura. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Sin Eater bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Thank you for listening, stay hungry and be safe. 

This week we give you a double episode as we deep dive into the "Absolution 18" card and take a look back and some of the historic matches that have happened on this show over the years! This one is clocking it right around 2 hours! 

Life unwound, a will that fades, your life has stalled. Your goals, unmade. Your family lingers, you feel dull and slow. And all around you, the seasons, they flowContent warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilationSin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. This show is made possible by our sponsors who support us and allow us to tell the stories we want to share. We are grateful to be sponsored by Hero Forge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Sin Eater, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! We would also like to thank our sponsor Hunter's Entertainment. Hunter's Entertainment is a premier purveyor of tabletop RPGs and board games, providing amazing alternative systems for whatever setting or scenario you want to bring to the table. With titles like Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing, God's of Metal: Ragnarok, and of course, Sin Eater, Hunter's brings beautifully written & designed books to dive into with your players. Check them out at huntersentertainment.com and sink your teeth into something new. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our first adventure within Shura. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Sin Eater bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Thank you for listening, stay hungry and be safe. 

Legend of the Bones is a hybrid of dark fantasy audio drama and old school solo Dungeons & Dragons.  A story where the roll of the bones determines all.  None shall escape the destiny of bone... Into the mountains... Audio credits: Intro & Main Theme: Cold Northern Stars by imaginerum https://tunetank.com/tracks/2290-cold-northern-stars   Part 1: This Too Shall Pass by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/this-too-shall-pass Released under CC-BY 4.0   Part 2a: Decoherence by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/decoherence Released under CC-BY 4.0   Part 2b: Red Sun by Victor Wayne https://tunetank.com/track/3016-red-sun/ Released under CC-BY 4.0   Part 3a: Red by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/red Released under CC-BY 4.0   Part 3b: Absolution by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/absolution Released under CC-BY 4.0   Part 4: Path Through the Mountains by Scott Buckley https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/path-through-the-mountains Released under CC-BY 4.0   Behind the Screen: Moving Picture Atmosphere 014 https://soundcloud.com/royaltyfreebackgroundmusic/creative-commons-music-4099/sets   Incidental sound effects sourced from www.freesound.org & www.freesfx.co.uk & www.zapsplat.com & https://tabletopaudio.com/   Voice Actors   Post Roll Promo Fantasy Pants   Resources https://legendofthebones.blogspot.com Transcript

1. The Trinity Is Relational, Not Just Doctrinal The Most Holy Trinity is not a puzzle to solve but a God to know. True Christian faith involves not just understanding the doctrine but entering into relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. 2. We Know the Persons of the Trinity Through Each Other To know the Father, we look to the Son. To know the Son, we receive the Holy Spirit. The persons of the Trinity reveal and glorify one another in perfect unity and love. 3. Knowing God Happens in Everyday Grace God draws near through simple, tangible means: reading Scripture, prayer, the Church, Baptism, Absolution, and the Lord's Supper. Through these, we are known, loved, and drawn deeper into communion with the Triune God.

Today is day 151 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution. 151. What is necessary to receive the grace of absolution? Repentance, in which I intend to resist further sin, accept responsibility for my actions, and endeavor to repair damage I have caused; and faith, by which I thankfully receive God's forgiveness. (1 Kings 8:46–53; Psalm 51; Daniel 9:1–23; Matthew 3:1–12; Romans 2:1–11; 2 Corinthians 7:5–13) We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer in Reconciliation of Penitents on page 224 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 150 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution. 150. What grace does God give to you in absolution? In absolution, God conveys his pardon through the Cross, removes and cancels my sin, declares me reconciled and at peace with him, and grants me the assurance of his grace and salvation. (Psalm 32; Matthew 18:18; Acts 5:30–32; 1 John 1:8–10) We will conclude today with The Concluding Prayer in Reconciliation of Penitents on page 224 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Today is day 149 and we are studying The Sacrament of Absolution. 149. What is absolution? In absolution, a priest, acting under God's authority, pronounces God's forgiveness in response to repentance and confession of sin. (2 Samuel 12:1–13; Proverbs 28:13; John 20:22–23; James 5:15–16) We will conclude today with the First Prayer for Absolution in Morning Prayer on page 12 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Jess, Mama K & Brennan catch us up on the movies they saw in May (and Jess has a special announcment at the beginning of the show). Movies/Shows discussed (in order) THERE ARE SPOILERS: Absolution, Amber Alert, Apartment 7A, Caddo Lake, Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, Friendship, Another Simple Favor, The Surfer, Thunderbolts*, Sinners, Alto Knights, Nonnas, 1923, Yellowstone, Fountain of Youth, You, The Pitt

Absolution or Accountability? Navigating Racial Justice in Christian Spaces... yeah, it's a very Pass The Mic type of episode this week. In this thought-provoking episode of Pass The Mic, Dr. Jemar Tisby and Pastor G. Tyler Burns dive deep into the complicated dynamics of Black Christians being expected to offer absolution to white Christians in the face of racism. They explore how some Black Christian leaders have been pressured — or at times have chosen — to position themselves as brokers of racial reconciliation, often using the role to build platforms rather than pursuing genuine, hard truths about justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices