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Sunday May 25, 2025 at the Hub City Church On Guard Against Gospel Drift | Galatians 2:11-14 World Upside Down Sermon by Tadd Anderson | Lead Teaching Pastor Sermon Notes: ACCOUNTABILITY is ESSENTIAL in the church because EVERY CHRISTIAN is SUSCEPTIBLE to gospel DRIFT. “We need accountability. Left to our own devices, we will soon devise or succumb to all kinds of evil. As Christians we know that we need other believers to hold us to the standards of Scripture. Life is far too difficult and we are far too sinful to live in solitude. We need community. We need accountability. And God has anticipated our need by giving us the local church as the primary means of this accountability.” — Tim Challies - No matter how MATURE in faith, we ALL continue to have indwelling SIN that must be DEALT with. Romans 7:15,18-19 // 1 John 1:8 - Biblical COMMUNITY affords relational PROXIMITY which affords healthy OPPORTUNITY for others to see our sinful PROCLIVITIES. Proverbs 18:1 // Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 // Proverbs 27:17 - The Bible presents CORRECTION by those who love CHRIST and love US, not as something we should FEAR but something we should DESIRE. Proverbs 9:8, 27:6 // Psalm 141:5 // Hebrews 3:13 - While strong, PUBLIC REBUKE is sometimes necessary, ORDINARILY correction should take the form of a GENTLE and relatively PRIVATE APPEAL to BELIEVE the gospel AFRESH. Matthew 18:15 // Galatians 6:1 // 2 Timothy 2:24-25 The Hub City Church is a local expression of the church in Crestview, Florida, making disciples Who Believe the Gospel, Abide in Christ and Obey the Word to the glory of God. Join us next Sunday at 10am. 837 W James Lee Blvd, Crestview, FL 32536.

Experience a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit with renewed power, deeper intimacy, and divine strength for today's assignments and tomorrow's breakthroughs. 

Send us a text“And when (Jesus) had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit'” (John 20:22).“Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to (Your) mercy (You) have saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit” (Titus 3:5).“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts” (Zechariah 4:6). Written and sent out from the morning prayer time of Tommy Hays each day.God bless you and may you have a great day!—Tommy Hays | Messiah Ministrieshttp://messiah-ministries.org

Today we welcome Charleigh Arnold onto the R2Kast!

Seeing Jesus Afresh - Pastor Jonathan Simons

Your latter will be greater...

"Starting Afresh: Never Again" (1-26-2025) - Rev. Carla Aday by Country Club Christian Church Sermons

Welcome to this transformative episode of Daily Influence, where we delve into the rhythm of life through the lens of the changing seasons. "Seasonal Shifts: Embracing the Renewal of Starting Afresh" takes you on a journey through the cyclical pattern of beginnings, growth, fruition, and reflection. We explore how the natural progression from Spring's seed-planting to Winter's reflective dormancy mirrors our own opportunities for personal and professional rejuvenation.- In Spring, we talk about breaking ground in your life, planting the seeds for future success, and embracing change as a positive force.  - Summer heats up with discussions on nurturing those delicate new shoots in your life and career, the dedication it takes to grow, and the resilience needed when facing the scorching challenges of life.  - Come Autumn, we reap the harvest of our hard work, celebrate our successes, and learn from the yield of our efforts, both the bountiful and the scarce.  - In the quiet coolness of Winter, we reflect on the past year, rest our weary limbs, and gather the energy needed for the next cycle of growth.  - Finally, we close the loop, considering how the end of one cycle is always the precursor to another beginning, preparing us to take the leap once again.This episode is perfect for anyone standing at the crossroads of change, contemplating a fresh start, or seeking growth. Tune in to align your personal growth with the wisdom of the seasons and learn why every ending is a new beginning. 

"Starting Afresh: Thou Mayest" (1-19-2025) - Rev. Carla Aday

"Starting Afresh: Claim Your Inheritance" (1-12-2025) - Rev. Carla Aday

Did You Know? | 3 PEOPLE WHO STARTED AFRESH WITH GOD | by GospelBells

"Starting Afresh: Twice Upon a Time" (1-05-2025) - Rev. Mike Graves

Jay Garvens and his guest Dave Fleming from Pella Windows talk on "A Fresh Start". Getting your household in order and looking to your future here in the Pikes Peak Region in real estate and housekeeping costs.  

Jay Garvens and his guest Dave Fleming from Pella Windows talk on "A Fresh Start". Getting your household in order and looking to your future here in the Pikes Peak Region in real estate and housekeeping costs.  

We all have the opportunity to change, yet many people don't take it. People are afraid of change, and therefore, will choose to remain the same. That's why millions of people never mature. They get older, but they don't mentally mature, because they've chosen to remain the same. No one can become the best they can be by remaining the same.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relationships-and-relatable-life-chronicles--4126439/support.

Anniversary Episode to celebrate Xtremepodcast at 7

Even a repeated biblical message can always inspire anew. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

“I miss being part of the top 1%.”Let's try to set some context. Author of over five books, including the critically acclaimed Afonja The Rise & Afonja The Fall, Tunde Leye was what you would call a high-flyer back in Nigeria. He was also a Consulting Partner at SBM Intelligence, an Africa-focused geopolitical research firm. And then, as with most immigrants, he decided to leave all that and start afresh in England for his kids. And the financial tradeoffs and adjustments have been something.In this refreshingly honest and raw conversation, Tunde joins me on The Newcomers Podcast to chat about:* The work needed to rebuild social capital as an immigrant* The mental burden of code-switching* Adjusting to the smaller houses you find in England* Being a tourist vs. being an immigrant* Writing his new book (Fireflies on the Lagoon) and the Western influence on the writing process* Career adjustments, and more. P.S. Tunde runs a YouTube channel (African History Channel) where he brings African History to life from the Africans' perspective. You should check it out.Did you find this interesting? Please share with someone else who might find it helpful.Did you read it?If you got this email in error or no longer wish to receive emails from The Newcomers Podcast, Substack has a sweet and easy way to unsubscribe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thenewcomerspod.com

Prophetic figures are usually violently resisted.  This happened to Christ on the Cross.  Sometimes they are simply overlooked or ignored.   This happened to Christ in Nazareth, with those who knew him well.   Unless we are careful, our own familiarity with Christ could weaken his impact in our life.  We should pray about ways to have new and powerful encounters with Jesus. https://comeawaybyyourselves.com

Welcome to this transformative episode of Daily Influence, where we delve into the rhythm of life through the lens of the changing seasons. "Seasonal Shifts: Embracing the Renewal of Starting Afresh" takes you on a journey through the cyclical pattern of beginnings, growth, fruition, and reflection. We explore how the natural progression from Spring's seed-planting to Winter's reflective dormancy mirrors our own opportunities for personal and professional rejuvenation.- In **Spring**, we talk about breaking ground in your life, planting the seeds for future success, and embracing change as a positive force.- **Summer** heats up with discussions on nurturing those delicate new shoots in your life and career, the dedication it takes to grow, and the resilience needed when facing the scorching challenges of life.- Come **Autumn**, we reap the harvest of our hard work, celebrate our successes, and learn from the yield of our efforts, both the bountiful and the scarce.- In the quiet coolness of **Winter**, we reflect on the past year, rest our weary limbs, and gather the energy needed for the next cycle of growth.- Finally, we close the loop, considering how the end of one cycle is always the precursor to another beginning, preparing us to take the leap once again.This episode is perfect for anyone standing at the crossroads of change, contemplating a fresh start, or seeking growth. Tune in to align your personal growth with the wisdom of the seasons and learn why every ending is a new beginning. #PersonalGrowth #ChangeIsGood #SeasonalWisdom #NewBeginnings #DailyInfluencePodcast

During our Faith Radio Spring Fundraiser, we're bringing you this special podcast!  Novelist Jerry Jenkins, father of "The Chosen" producer Dallas Jenkins and author of novels based on the series, talks about the third The Chosen novel "And I Will Give You Rest," as well as how as a novelist and story teller he seeks to help us really look at the Gospel message against the backdrop of human struggles. Mornings with Carmen and all our Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Now is a great time to give: Click here

Chaburah to avreichem and bochrim at the Koznitzer Kollel

A better way to beginning afresh by Rev. George Adegboye --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgeadegboye/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgeadegboye/support

Happy New Year.  It feels to me as if this year, the journey is going to be one of continual change and of challenge - that 2024 will be the year when it is impossible for anyone to pretend that the life we knew, the life we grew up believing would go on indefinitely - is going to continue. The old order is dying, but if we're to absolute collapse on a global scale (because clearly it's happening locally all over the world, usually pushed by the governments of people who are statistically most likely to be listening to this podcast) -but if we're going to avert absolute breakdown everywhere, then we need to dismantle the super-organism of the markets. Markets, globalisation, the entire neo-liberal model of free trade that was neither free nor liberal, nor particularly new... these are the common thread that perpetuates the world we know. Yes, we have to change our political systems, our power generation, our food systems..... all of these are core, but it's the markets and our concepts of value and money - the core of capitalism that keep the whole show on the road. One way or another, they are going - either there's a crash and nothing... or we succeed in managing a degrowth curve to a much simpler system that is not just less extractive, it's regenerative - it repairs some of the desperate harm we've done in recent times. So I want this podcast really to begin to look at how we could shape this downward slope - to play with ideas that could take use forward into something different - to begin to build narratives, stories, mythologies, collective heroic journeys of how we as a culture could affect the change that we need. Yes, the super-organism feels as if it has a life of its own, but it is composed of individuals and if we all change our behaviour, our expectations, our understanding of what's good and what isn't - then it will change. I still believe this is possible and I'm definitely working towards this. As is our guest this week. Diana Finch has worked in senior leadership roles in a variety of socially and environmentally focused non-profit organisations since 2001. Through this work, she became convinced that our economic system is the root cause behind the environmental and social challenges the non-profit sector is trying to address. She started to become interested in the field of new economics, and was thrilled to join the Bristol Pound team as Managing Director in 2018. She continued to be a director until the organisation was wound up in 2023. The experience helped her develop an understanding of the problems with our existing economic system, creating a determination to share what she has learned by writing a book called 'Value Beyond Money: an exploration of the Bristol Pound and the building blocks for an alternative economic system' The book is not out until September, but it I was privileged to read it early and was so struck by Diana's capacity to lay out clearly the various different ways we have begun to see money and the alternative systems that people are trying - the Bristol Pound was an astonishing endeavour and the story of how it came about and why it ended are remarkable in and of itself. But it's the ideas that come after - why did it not work and what could we do now - what could help us shift from exactly where we are, to where we need to be - these are the solid gold. We did talk for a long time. If necessary, we'll split this into two bits. I'm not sure if we're going to need to, so... we'll see.   In the meantime, enjoy the ideas of how we could be different - and then if you know of anyone who could fund this, please do let us know. PreOrder Diana's book https://crowdbound.org/product/value-beyond-money/The Bristol Pound legacy homepage https://www.bristolpoundlegacy.info/Holochain https://www.holochain.org/Art Brock Metacurrency https://www.artbrock.com/metacurrency/resourcesBradford Citizen Coin https://bradford.citizencoin.uk/Mark Fisher Ghosts of my Life https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/ghosts-of-my-life-writings-on-depression-hauntology-and-lost-futures-mark-fisher/517207?ean=9781780992266Mark Fisher Capitalis Realism - Is there No Alternative https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/capitalist-realism-new-edition-is-there-no-alternative-mark-fisher/7313424?ean=9781803414300Confessions of an Economic Hitman Short Animated Version https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYtb5zatgMgNew Economics Foundation https://neweconomics.org/Positive Money https://positivemoney.org/Reference booksLess is More: How Degrowth can save the world by Jason Hickel https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/less-is-more-how-degrowth-will-save-the-world-jason-hickel/364774Doughnut Economics: 7 Ways to Think like a 21st Century Economist https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/doughnut-economics-seven-ways-to-think-like-a-21st-century-economist-kate-raworth/

The Equipped Newletter's Thann Bennett talks about how we don't need to wonder about our identity.  We find it by looking outside ourselves and toward Jesus' identity.  He also looks at the conflict in the Red Sea. Kathryn Wehr, editor of "The Man Born to Be King," talks about the 1940's BBC plays written by famed author Dorothy Sayers as an evangelistic tool during World War II. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Topic: Israel at War #4: The Capitalist Kibbutz   Guest: Oded Hermoni   Bio:   General Partner & Co-Founder; J-Ventures, J-Angels In the past 15 years Oded has invested in many industries as a partner in Rhodium VC, J-Ventures and J-Angel. Most of the investments were in Silicon Valley NYC and Israel. Oded has been an Entrepreneur, Investor and experienced High Tech Executive and over 40 companies in Silicon Valley and Tel Aviv as a board member, observer, founder, consultant, and manager. Investments include Face.com (FB) Outbrain, Hopstop ( Apple), Hexatier ( Huawei), Storedot, Compass ( Sage), Cabin, AFresh, Yieldmo, Yotpo, Zooz ( PayU), IMGN, MDGO, Phylagen, Macheye, Swiftmile, Home365, Physera. Oded Hermoni is a leader in connecting the American Jewish community and the many Israelis working in Silicon Valley. Jerusalem-born Oded began his career as a journalist covering the country's flourishing technology sector. He soon took an active role in the technology sector himself by founding two start-up companies, one of which was acquired by Yellow Pages in 2006.  Oded became a leader of the high-tech industry in Israel, founding the country's High Tech Industry Association, before he, his wife, Ravit, and their young son relocated to the Bay Area in 2011. Upon arrival, Oded found an already well-established Israeli community on the South Peninsula.   In this episode, we discuss being the child of a hero who died in the Yom Kippur war & how we can create greater connection amongst Jews throughout the world.

Novelist Jerry Jenkins, father of "The Chosen" producer Dallas Jenkins and author of novels based on the series, talks about the third The Chosen novel "And I Will Give You Rest," as well as how as a novelist and story teller he seeks to help us really look at the Gospel message against the backdrop of human struggles. Along with a look at news headlines, Carmen looks at the several calls to public thanksgiving in American history by various civil leaders like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Talk about going after low-hanging fruit. Afresh is an AI startup that helps grocery stores and retailers reduce food waste by making supply chains more efficient. In the latest episode of NVIDIA's AI Podcast, host Noah Kravitz spoke with the company's cofounder and president, Nathan Fenner, about its mission, offerings and the greater challenge of eliminating food waste. Most supply chain and inventory management offerings targeting grocers and retailers are outdated. Fenner and his team noticed those solutions, built for the nonperishable side of the business, didn't work as well on the fresh side — creating enormous amounts of food waste and causing billions in lost profits. The team first sought to solve the store-replenishment challenge by developing a platform to help grocers decide how much fresh produce to order to optimize costs while meeting demand. They created machine learning and AI models that could effectively use the data generated by fresh produce, which is messier than data generated by nonperishable goods because of factors like time to decay, greater demand fluctuation and unreliability caused by lack of barcodes, leading to incorrect scans at self-checkout registers. The result was a fully integrated, machine learning-based platform that helps grocers make informed decisions at each node of the operations process. The company also recently launched inventory management software that allows grocers to save time and increase data accuracy by intelligently tracking inventory. That information can be inputted back into the platform's ordering solution, further refining the accuracy of inventory data. It's all part of Afresh's greater mission to tackle climate change. “The most impactful thing we can do is reduce food waste to mitigate climate change,” Fenner said. “It's really one of the key things that brought me into the business: I think I've always had a keen eye to work in the climate space. It's really motivating for a lot of our team, and it's a key part of our mission.”

Because we inhale and exhale Jesus's life-sustaining grace every day, it is so easy to take his grace for granted. Today, thank God for the air you breathe, and thank him for Jesus, the very breath of your life.

Bible and Business' Bill English joins Carmen to talk about ethics at work and why businesses and ministries who tolerate talented but boorish workers can bring about long-term pain and hurt to their workplace or ministry. Apologist Justin Brierley, author of "The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God," talks about how "New Atheism" is falling apart and how many secular thinkers are regaining a respect for the teachings of the Bible and of God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Jesus is coming for his own

Bailey and Jesse chat with Matt Kaufman, a Staff Front End Engineer at Afresh and 1608 FE Alum. They discuss love, Matt's background in control engineering, the benefits of the Turing community, mission driven companies, engineering management, staff level engineering, capitalism, performance reviews, and other topics. They mention a few books, including Managing Humans by Michael Lopp and The Manager's Path by Camille Fournier. If you or someone you know are code curious, we encourage you to attend a Turing Try Coding Event. You can register for a Try Coding class at turing.edu/try-coding.

David Mathis | Genuine faith welcomes, enjoys, fears, strives after, and rests in God. And in doing so, genuine faith perseveres.

Bishop Mark Cottrill's message from our first session on Sunday, May 7th 2023

Today we are joined by Ryan Begin. One of the founding members of Divert. Divert is building food waste to energy plants that have achieved the scale to become profitable, scalable, and impactful in combating climate change. This is a truly inspiring story as it took them about 13 years to get to the point of proving their technology and perfecting the business model in a way that they could then get serious funding. Serious funding refers to, them now hitting a point of getting funding from Private Equity groups. In particular, Infrastructure funds. In the conversation, we go through how Ryan got into the space and left the defense space to be part of the founding team at Divert. We talk about the challenges and the milestones along the way. Then in the latter half, we discuss a lot about the financing of their business, how to get to the point of attracting Infrastructure Funding, and how important talent is to the success of your business. Genuinely engaging conversation and insights from Ryan. Enjoy the Episode!

In this episode, we speak with Matt Schwartz, Co-Founder and CEO of Afresh. Afresh is on a mission to reduce food waste globally by transforming the fresh food supply chain. The company builds AI-powered solutions that meet fresh food's many challenges to optimize grocery retail forecasting, ordering, and operations. Matt co-founded Afresh in 2016 while pursuing his MBA at Stanford.  He began his career as a consultant with Bain & Company. Afresh has raised approximately $150 million and is backed by Insight Partners, Spark Capital, Walter Robb and other notable investors. I am your host RJ Lumba.  We hope you enjoy the show. If you like the episode, click to subscribe.

We invite you to consider Easter under a fresh light, a slightly different angle, maybe with a sprinkle of unexpected spices. Our goal today is to know Jesus more – because that is the essence of Easter. One of the best ways to experience Scripture afresh is to connect the Old and the New testaments, so today is about creating a sense of wonder and astonishment at the very event of Easter. We are entering the banquet that Joseph gave his brothers in Genesis 42-45 as the gateway to experience the Last Supper in the Upper Room – Jesus' last meal with His disciples, and the instruction of the Communion. We will also study another key event that links the two and is linked to each of them, namely  PASSOVER – that will be instituted by God through Moses as they leave Egypt. You can also view the video of this lesson on YouTube at https://youtu.be/94zE3huzJiw  SUPER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! WE WOULD LOVE TO FEATURE YOU ON GOSPEL SPICE! For our 200th episode, Stephanie will compile a handful of stories from our beloved listeners. How has the Lord met you recently, and has Gospel Spice played a role? Email us at contact@gospelspice.com today to apply! Deadline is March 25, 2023. Thank you! About our episode today... Joseph's banquet represents the entry to Egypt, the escape from famine and death. It is a family reunion and a hopeful new start for the young Jewish nation that is summed up in the 70 family members. The last supper, taking place in the upper room on the night that Jesus was betrayed, the last night before he was killed, is a symbol of spiritual freedom. Just like Moses liberated the Jews from the physical oppression of the Egyptians, Jesus will liberate all who believe in Him from the spiritual oppression of sin and death. So Jesus is like Joseph in the sense that he provides escape from famine and death, and like Moses in the sense that he provides liberation from sin and death. The last supper is a mix of two primary events, and it is also where Jesus gives us the sacrament of communion, or the Lord's supper. Every Jew would celebrate Passover on that night, ever since they entered the Promised Land 1500 years earlier. This particular last supper is the last Passover, really, because the true Lamb of God has finally come to do what the Passover has been pointing to all these years. So today we are connecting Joseph's banquet to the last supper with occasional connections with Passover because Passover and last supper are intricately linked in places. We will look at the central role of Egypt, the freedom from slavery, the preparations being made around these two feasts, the guests who attend, the atmosphere around the events, the revelations made, the restoration of relationships, and the entry into a glorious future, and even the promise of hardships. We will ponder the role of cups and promises, access to Kingdoms, and the reversals of true intimacy. We will end with the glorious feast of the Lamb that awaits every one of us as followers of Christ. Happy Easter! BECOME A GOSPELSPICE MEMBER TODAY! Have you noticed our brand new website? It offers FREE MEMBERSHIP that gives you access to ALL -- we do mean ALL -- the GospelSpice content we have created for you since our inception in 2019! FULL studies, including - our most in-depth, CENTERING ON CHRIST: THE TABERNACLE - our most popular to date, IDENTITY IN THE BATTLE - daily wisdom through PROVERBS - and more! Membership gives you access to all sorts of members-only bonus content, such as workbooks, listening guides, questions to go deeper in your GospelSpice experience, quiet time and group study, as well as Bible references and more. We are also committed to keep on adding new content, so there will always be fresh spices here to experience the fullness of life with Christ! Signup for free at gospelspice.com to become a member for FREE and enjoy all these resources. Support us!

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Nehemiah 2:17 Then I said to them, “You see the trouble we are in: Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been burned with fire. Come, let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, and we will no longer be in disgrace. ” My pastor is teaching through the book of Nehemiah. After reading the verse above and the surrounding verses, he said it's one thing to only see the problem, it's another thing to see the potential. In this episode, I will explain why two songs came to mind and then, of course, I will play them for you. The two songs, you ask? Build My Life - Songwriters: Matt Redman / Pat Barrett / Karl Martin / Brett Steven Younker / Kirby Elizabeth Kaple Fall Afresh - Jeremy Riddle If you would like to support this podcast with a monthly or one-time donation, thank you! http://www.sherriyoungward.com/donate To find out about upcoming gatherings and new projects, please join my email list at www.sherriyoungward.com

As we get ready to kick off 2023 with a fresh start, we may get distracted by the world. But Pastor Jared reminds us we already have all that we need.Check out our newest video project, Bible Breath With Pastor Jeremy Mattek! https://youtu.be/UWHreTMY788Check out our other podcasts! Search for these on your favorite podcast app.– The Nonmicrowaved Truth with C.L. Whiteside– Little Things, with Amber Albee Swenson– Bible Threads, with Dr. Bruce Becker– Evening Encouragements With Pastor Jeremy– Time of Grace With Pastor Mike NovotnyTo stay rooted in Jesus, subscribe to our daily email! https://timeofgrace.org/subscribe/If you have questions and want to know more about God, like what does he think of you, what exactly was Jesus all about, how do you get “saved” and just what exactly does it mean to “get saved,” and what you should do next, we want you to download this free resource Pastor Mike wrote called, The Basics: God. You. Jesus. Faith. Get your free download at timeofgrace.org/thebasics.OR, you can listen to the audio version of The Basics! Just search "The Basics With Pastor Mike Novotny" wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.

The Creche (the Nativity scene) is a staple in many homes and public places during the Christmas season. We most likely were taught when we were young about each person depicted in the scene, learned that Jesus was born in a manger (hence the animals present in most creche's), and in all of that came to understand via osmosis how our individual families relate to Jesus's birth and the wider Christmas story. For many of us, those impressions and story elements formed and hardened into "our" story.  But has that story gone stale? Does it still move our souls in the way it might have once upon a time? Has our growing into adulthood and experiencing faith shifts kept us from leaning into Christmas, allowing worries about historicity of the story and mismatches in the Gospel accounts to come to the forefront? In this episode, our wonderful guest, Jody England Hansen, shares ways that she has reanimated the season by various approaches to the use of the creche--Creche Afresh! She shares various rituals that can surround our putting out the pieces and figures, ones for just ourselves but also for involving children of all ages. The ultimate take-away from our discussion is that it takes more than just a mother to birth God into the world! We are all needed, and by reflecting on the nativity scene we can each find how we are called to that.  I think you will find this episode to be very interesting, informative, thought-provoking, and powerful. Perhaps your Christmas will be better from taking the time to listen in today!

Fill Me Afresh | A Powerful Holy Spirit Morning Prayer (Come Fill Me Up Holy Ghost)SUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com 

Fill My Heart Afresh | A Powerful Morning Prayer To Begin The Day With God | My Cup Runneth OverSUBSCRIBE to catch all the latest prayers uploaded to the Daily Effective Prayer Podcast!For more powerful daily prayers and to connect with the ministry visit:https://www.dailyeffectiveprayer.org© Copyright DailyEffectivePrayer.com