Podcasts about Annas

Eine Fehlgeburt verändert alles und trotzdem gibt es noch viel zu wenig Raum, offen darüber zu sprechen. In dieser Folge spricht Rieke als Frauenärztin mit Anna Thayenthal, Coachin für Sterneneltern, über Trauer, Schuldgefühle und den langsamen Weg zurück ins Vertrauen. Ein einfühlsames Gespräch für Betroffene, ihre Partner:innen und alle, die jemanden begleiten möchten, der diesen Verlust erlebt hat. Inhalt: Warum Trauer nach einer Fehlgeburt kein linearer Prozess ist und weshalb man vom „Trauerjahr" spricht Welche gut gemeinten Sätze aus dem Umfeld tatsächlich verletzen und was stattdessen hilft Wie Du mit Schuldgefühlen umgehst, die sich nach einem Verlust oft einschleichen Wie Partner:innen unterschiedlich trauern und trotzdem gemeinsam durch diese Zeit gehen können Welche Techniken helfen, in einer Folgeschwangerschaft wieder Vertrauen zu Körper und Leben aufzubauen Zeitmarken 00:00 – Einstieg: Das Trauerjahr und die Ohnmacht nach dem Verlust 02:52 – Annas eigene Geschichte und ihr Weg zur Sterneneltern-Coachin 09:52 – Die ersten Stunden und Tage nach der Diagnose 15:37 – Schuldgefühle loslassen: „Was habe ich falsch gemacht?" 22:42 – Trauer in der Partnerschaft und im Umfeld 30:42 – Vertrauen aufbauen: Von der Trauer in die Folgeschwangerschaft Mehr zu Anna: Website https://www.annathay-coaching.com/ Anna auf Instagram Anna auf LinkedIn

„Soll ich bleiben oder soll ich gehen?“ Kaum eine Frage wird Anna Peinelt und Christian Thiel häufiger gestellt. Warum fühlt sich der Gedanke an Trennung nach so vielen Jahren nicht wie Freiheit an, sondern wie Gefahr? Warum bleiben so viele Frauen in Beziehungen, die sie unglücklich machen, obwohl sie längst wissen, dass es so nicht weitergehen kann? Was ist der Unterschied zwischen einem Wunsch und einem echten Standard, und warum entscheidet genau dieser Unterschied darüber, ob sich in deiner Beziehung je etwas ändert? Und woran erkennst du, ob eure Beziehung noch eine echte Chance hat oder ob es darum geht, in Würde zu gehen? Du steckst selbst in diesem Dazwischen fest, nicht mehr glücklich, aber auch nicht bereit zu gehen? Dann schau dir Annas neue kostenlose Masterclass „Raus aus dem Beziehungsdrama“ an: https://www.annapeinelt.de/beziehungsdrama Ihr wollt es zu zweit noch einmal versuchen, bevor ihr über eine Trennung entscheidet? Christian Thiel berät Paare seit 1999, persönlich in seiner Berliner Praxis: https://die-liebe-bleibt.de/paarberatung/ Unterstütze unsere Arbeit über Steady. Als Mitglied bekommst du jeden Monat eine Bonusfolge von uns: https://steady.page/de/die-sache-mit-der-liebe/about Deine Frage oder dein Themenwunsch: post@diesachemitderliebe.de Impressum: https://diesachemitderliebe.de/impressum/ Datenschutz: https://diesachemitderliebe.de/datenschutz/

This sermon examines Jesus' trial before the high priest and Pontius Pilate, highlighting His unwavering commitment to speaking the truth openly rather than in secret. The preacher emphasizes that Jesus' kingdom is not of this world, contrasting spiritual authority with earthly political power and rejecting any notion of violent revolution. By analyzing Jesus' interactions with Annas, Caiaphas, and Pilate, the text illustrates how believers are called to live transparently and boldly for their faith without fear of societal rejection or persecution. The narrative also uses Peter's denial as a cautionary example of the difficulty in maintaining one's profession under pressure, urging Christians to let their lives clearly reflect their allegiance to Christ. Ultimately, the message encourages the audience to stand firm on biblical truth, recognizing that all earthly authority is subordinate to God's sovereign will.

NO OTHER NAME - ACTS 4:1-12 - BRIAN SUMNER - 2026ACTS 4:1-12 "Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand.Addressing the Sanhedrin5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, 6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by what name have you done this?”8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSUMNEROFFICIALTo listen to Brians Podcast, click below.https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Purchase Brians Marriage book at https://www.amazon.com/Never-Fails-Da...Brian is a full time "Urban Missionary" both locally and internationally with a focus on MISSIONS - MARRIAGES - MINISTRY. Since coming to faith in 2004 doors continued opening locally and internationally to do more and more ministry with a focus on Evangelism, Outreach Missions, Marriage, Counsel, Schools, Festivals, Conferences and the like.  Everything about this ministry is made possible because of people personally partnering through the non profit. God Bless and thank you. †Support the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

Nach der kleinen Serie zu Expertise im Fokus wird es jetzt konkreter. In dieser Folge nehme ich dich mit in eine Case Study aus meiner Arbeit mit einer Kundin, die ein eigentlich sehr gutes Online Programm hatte. Das Angebot war fachlich richtig gut und trotzdem hat es sich im Laufe der Zeit schlechter verkauft und die "falschen" Menschen angezogen. Ich zeige dir in der Case Study ganz konkret, wie Anna (Name geändert) und ich mithilfe des Expertise im Fokus-Modells die echte Ursache und passende Lösungen gefunden haben. Darüber spreche ich in der Folge:• warum Anna zuerst dachte, ihre KundInnen bräuchten noch mehr Inspiration, obwohl genau das nicht das eigentliche Problem war. • weshalb ein Angebot durch immer mehr Inhalte, Beispiele, Boni, Videos und Vorlagen nicht automatisch wirksamer wird. • warum der erste Blick bei der Ursachensuche nicht auf Format, Website oder neue Inhalte gehen sollte. • wie sichtbar wurde, wo Annas eigentliche Expertise lag und warum das alles leichter gemacht hat. • weshalb ihr Programm ursprünglich eher ihre Wissensstruktur abgebildet hat und zu wenig ihre Denkstruktur. • wie wir das Angebot nicht komplett neu aufgebaut haben, sondern die Navigation durch das vorhandene Wissen verändert haben. • warum ein klarer Diagnoseeinstieg und typische Ausgangssituationen ihren KundInnen geholfen haben, schneller zu erkennen, was für sie wirklich relevant ist. • was sich für Anna verändert hat, als sie nicht mehr einen großen Wissenskurs verwalten musste, sondern wieder stärker in ihrer eigentlichen Expertise gearbeitet hat. Enjoy the journey & create your own adventure.

Neben dem perfekten Dating- und Liebesleben auf Instagram wirken die eigene Partnersuche und Beziehung oft eher trostlos. Anna Peinelt und Christian Thiel nehmen dieses Bild auseinander und sprechen darüber, warum es die perfekte Liebe gibt, aber nicht den perfekten Mann. Außerdem: Warum trennen sich ausgerechnet die Paare, die von außen perfekt aussehen? Woran erkennst du früh, ob ein Mann wirklich für dich da ist, wenn es darauf ankommt? Und warum ist es kein Zufall, wen du wählst und wen du aussortierst? Hier geht es zu Annas kostenloser Masterclass für Frauen auf Partnersuche: https://www.annapeinelt.de/dating-kompass Mehr zu Christian Thiel: https://die-liebe-bleibt.de/ Eure Fragen und Themenwünsche gehen ab sofort an post@diesachemitderliebe.de Impressum: https://diesachemitderliebe.de/impressum/ Datenschutz: https://diesachemitderliebe.de/datenschutz/

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Seaside Reconciliation: A Family's Healing Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-08-03-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Sommeren havde lagt sig tungt over Skagen, og vinden bar en mild duft af hav og græs henover de høje klitter.En: Summer had settled heavily over Skagen, and the wind carried a mild scent of sea and grass across the high dunes.Da: Anna stod på den lille terrasse foran familiens sommerhus.En: Anna stood on the small terrace in front of the family's summer house.Da: Hun spejdede ned ad vejen, hvor Lars' bil snart ville dukke op.En: She looked down the road where Lars' car would soon appear.Da: Det var mange år siden, hun sidst havde set sin bror og far i samme rum.En: It had been many years since she had last seen her brother and father in the same room.Da: Hun ønskede inderligt, at denne genforening ville bringe familien tættere sammen.En: She sincerely hoped that this reunion would bring the family closer together.Da: Lars kørte op ad grusvejen og parkerede langsomt.En: Lars drove up the gravel road and parked slowly.Da: Han stod et øjeblik ved bilen og trak vejret dybt, mens han betragtede det velkendte landskab, han holdt så meget af.En: He stood for a moment by the car, taking a deep breath as he considered the familiar landscape he loved so much.Da: Han trådte ind i sommerhusets omfavnende skygge.En: He stepped into the summer house's welcoming shadow.Da: Hans blik mødte Annas, og de gav hinanden et kærligt kram.En: His gaze met Anna's, and they gave each other a loving hug.Da: "Godt at se dig, Lars," sagde Anna med et varmt smil.En: "Good to see you, Lars," said Anna with a warm smile.Da: "Far sidder inde i stuen."En: "Dad is sitting in the living room."Da: Lars nikkede og gik ind.En: Lars nodded and went inside.Da: Jens sad ved vinduet med udsigt over de bølgende klitter.En: Jens sat by the window with a view of the rolling dunes.Da: Stilheden mellem dem var både tryg og ubehagelig.En: The silence between them was both comforting and uncomfortable.Da: "Det er længe siden," sagde Lars endelig, hans stemme sagte.En: "It's been a long time," Lars finally said, his voice soft.Da: "Ja, det er det," svarede Jens kort, uden at fjerne blikket fra horisonten.En: "Yes, it has," replied Jens shortly, without removing his gaze from the horizon.Da: Deres forhold var blevet knudret med årene.En: Their relationship had become tangled over the years.Da: Misforståelser og stædighed havde drevet dem fra hinanden.En: Misunderstandings and stubbornness had driven them apart.Da: Dagene gik langsomt.En: The days passed slowly.Da: De spiste middage sammen, spillede kort, men samtalerne forblev overfladiske.En: They ate dinners together, played cards, but the conversations remained superficial.Da: Anna forsøgte flere gange at lokke dem til at tale, men Jens var som muret inde i sin egen indre verden, og Lars turde ikke bryde isen.En: Anna tried several times to coax them into talking, but Jens was like walled-up in his own inner world, and Lars didn't dare to break the ice.Da: Endelig, på en lun aften, hvor solen langsomt sank ned bag havet, tog Lars mod til sig.En: Finally, on a warm evening when the sun slowly sank behind the sea, Lars gathered his courage.Da: Han foreslog en gåtur på stranden.En: He suggested a walk on the beach.Da: Jens tøvede, men til sidst brød han sit eget skjold og gik med.En: Jens hesitated, but at last, he broke through his own shield and went along.Da: De to mænd gik langsomt side om side i sandet.En: The two men walked slowly side by side in the sand.Da: Havet bølgede rytmisk som en stille melodi.En: The sea waved rhythmically like a quiet melody.Da: "Far, jeg har tænkt meget på os," startede Lars.En: "Dad, I've been thinking a lot about us," Lars began.Da: Han kendte farernes risiko, men han måtte vide.En: He knew the risks of the situation, but he had to know.Da: "Jeg ønsker, vi kan forstå hinanden igen."En: "I want us to understand each other again."Da: Jens var stille længe, før han talte.En: Jens was silent for a long time before he spoke.Da: "Jeg var stædig, Lars.En: "I was stubborn, Lars.Da: Måske mere end godt var.En: Maybe more than was good.Da: Du har boet så langt væk, og jeg vidste ikke, hvad jeg skulle sige."En: You have lived so far away, and I didn't know what to say."Da: Udvekslingen af ord åbnede en lille sprække af forståelse mellem dem.En: The exchange of words opened up a small crack of understanding between them.Da: De talte om gamle dage, om det, der var gået galt, og langsomt smeltede knotten.En: They talked about the old days, about what had gone wrong, and slowly, the bitterness melted away.Da: Da de vendte tilbage til sommerhuset, krusede en ny stilhed.En: When they returned to the summer house, a new silence rippled.Da: Den var ikke længere ubehagelig, men fyldt med håb.En: It was no longer uncomfortable but filled with hope.Da: En rejse var påbegyndt, måske ikke afsluttet, men de var på vej.En: A journey had begun, perhaps not completed, but they were on their way.Da: Lars kørte tilbage gennem Skagen med Anna vinkende farvel fra terrassen.En: Lars drove back through Skagen with Anna waving goodbye from the terrace.Da: Han bar nu et let hjerte og en ny opfattelse af sin fars kærlighed, skabt i månelyset ved havets kant.En: He now carried a light heart and a new perception of his father's love, forged in the moonlight by the sea's edge. Vocabulary Words:settled: lagtmild: milddunes: klitterterrace: terrassereunion: genforeninggravel: grusparked: parkeredewelcoming shadow: omfavnende skyggeview: udsigthorizon: horisontentangled: knudretmisunderstandings: misforståelserstubbornness: stædighedsuperficial: overfladiskecoax: lokkewalled-up: muret indebroke the ice: brød isenrhythmically: rytmiskemelody: melodidare: turdecrack: sprækkebitterness: knottenrippling: krusedeperception: opfattelsemoonlight: månelysetscent: duftappeared: dukkede opsincerely: inderligtconsidered: betragtedestubborn: stædig

This sermon contrasts the world's twisted pursuit of greatness with the true biblical definition found in Christ's meekness and humility. Drawing primarily from Hebrews 8 and John 18, it examines Jesus' trial before Annas to illustrate His profound patience and self-restraint despite unjust treatment. The preacher argues that worldly status is irrelevant compared to the spiritual equality all believers share at the foot of the cross. By analyzing the corruption of religious leaders versus the purity of Christ, the message calls listeners to reject self-exaltation and instead imitate Jesus' lowly servitude. Ultimately, the sermon invites the audience to embrace this divine model of greatness through faith in Christ's sacrificial love.

Frågan! En lyssnare vill sluta dras till s.k. projekt, Anna spanar på två olika sorters popkulturella badboys och Parisa pratar om att omprogrammera hjärnan. Tipset! Allas älskade Straight Guy, Adam Scott träder in på läskig mark i Hokum - varför växer genren, varför vill vi bli skrämda och om det som särskiljer filmskaparen Damian McCarthy. Och helt vanligt - om Annas tid som anställd i Spökhuset. Som spöke. Klippare: Mikaela ArnrothVinjett: Isak Jakobsson Nämnda titlar i urval; Parks and recreation, SeveranceHokumCaveatOdditySerien Widows bay, Apple TV+ObsessionAri Asters HereditaryMia Goth skräcktrilogiLittle Evil, Omen-parodin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hallo und herzlich willkommen zu dieser neuen Folge! Heute begrüße ich einen ganz besonderen Interviewgast im Mauzi-Ballon: die musikalische Tausendsasserin Anna Hilbert. Pokémon-Fans kennen sie als die Sängerin des Intros „Mit dir“, das Ashs letzte Staffel begleitet hat. Wie kam es dazu, dass sie an dem Intro mitwirkte? Wie kann man sich die Arbeit an einem Pokémon-Intro vorstellen? Und wie fand Anna überhaupt ihren Weg zur Musik? Begleitet uns auf einer Reise durch Annas spannenden musikalischen Werdegang, von ihren ersten Auftritten über die Arbeit im Studio und auf der Bühne bis hin zu Pokémon. Dabei sprechen wir auch darüber, warum die Musik trotz aller Umwege immer der rote Faden in ihrem Leben geblieben ist. Viel Spaß! _______________ Anna auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annahilbert.official/ Annas Website: https://www.annahilbert.de/

At this point in the narrative, Jesus is confronted by a mob comprised largely of chief priests and Pharisees who wish to have Jesus killed for blasphemy. They arrest him, tie him up, and take him Annas, a man of considerable influence who was a former high priest and the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was serving as high priest that year. They press Jesus for information on his teachings, but he simply responds that he's been teaching in public for all to hear, so there shouldn't be any confusion about what he's said. It is during this exchange that Peter denies Jesus three times as waits in the wings for a result. Later, the Jews take Jesus to Caiaphas, then to Pilate the roman governor over Judea. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

No Other Name Acts 4:1-12 NKJV 4 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they laid hands on them, and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand. 5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, 6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by what name have you done this?” 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel: 9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well, 10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. 11 This is the ‘stone, which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.' 12 Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” What Are You Expecting To Receive From God? Many Who Heard The Word Believed By what power or by what name have you done this? John 14:6 Jesus says, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Solo Gratia Solo Fide Solo Christo 1 Timothy 2:5: "For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus."

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Monday, 20 July 2026   So they answered Jesus and said, “We do not know.” And He said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things. Matthew 21:27   “And answering, the ‘Jesus', they said, ‘Not we have known.' He said to them, also He, ‘Nor I, I tell you in where-such authority these I do.'” (CG)   In the previous verse, the leaders of Israel, pondering among themselves, realized that if they said John's authority was from men, the multitude might come after them. With them being stuck in a hard place concerning Jesus' question, Matthew next records, “And answering, the ‘Jesus', they said, ‘Not we have known.'”   The leaders of the nation were wholly incapable of making a simple proclamation concerning John as proposed by Jesus in His question to them. The answer was something that was as evident as the nose on a person's face if John's role was evaluated from their own Scriptures. But because they lacked any intestinal fortitude at all in relation to standing on the authority of Scripture, while at the same time standing at odds with Jesus' ministry, they were unwilling to answer His question.   Because of that, Matthew next records Jesus' emphatic response to these leaders, “He said to them, also He, ‘Nor I, I tell you in where-such authority these I do.'”   The leaders had a right to question Jesus. However, they did not have a right to a response from Jesus if they could not answer His question to them about John. Because John testified that Jesus was the Messiah, and because they could not validate John's source of authority through open confession, they no longer had a right to question His authority further.   Life application: When a person is summoned to appear before Congress, he is required to show up. The Congress has this authority. Likewise, the leaders of Israel had the authority to question Jesus. However, if those in Congress asked a question about a matter they themselves could not properly answer, it would make no sense for the person being interrogated to have to answer that same question.   Jesus worked within the framework of Israel's laws and culture, never subverting them but using them in a manner that was acceptable to anyone in the society. We possess the same rights in the nations where we live. It is true that some nations deprive their citizens of various rights. Some nations also allow rights that exist to be ignored.   There is often nothing that can be done in such circumstances. We just have to live with the unrighteous conduct that is targeted against us. This is what Jesus had to suffer. During His trial before the leaders of Israel, the rights He possessed as a citizen of Israel were denied Him. An internet search immediately pulled up the following:    Procedural and Timing Violations Nighttime Proceedings: Capital trials were strictly forbidden from being conducted at night. Jesus underwent preliminary trials before Annas and Caiaphas, and a final condemnation before the Sanhedrin, all occurring before dawn.  Premature Scheduling: Courts were not permitted to convene before the morning sacrifice was offered. All three religious trials were concluded before this ritual took place.  Holiday Timing: No legal proceedings for capital cases were allowed on the eve of the Sabbath or during holy festivals, such as Passover. Jesus's trials occurred during this prohibited period.  Lack of Delay: Jewish law required a night to pass between a death sentence and its execution to allow for reconsideration; Jesus was condemned and executed within hours.  Judicial and Evidentiary Infractions Bribery: The acceptance of Judas Iscariot's thirty pieces of silver constituted a bribe, which invalidates any subsequent legal proceedings under Mosaic Law.  Self-Incrimination: The accused was not permitted to ask self-incriminating questions. The High Priest directly asked Jesus if He was the Messiah, leading to His own statement being used as the primary evidence for conviction.  Lack of Defense: The accused was denied the right to counsel or representation. Furthermore, the court refused to allow Jesus to call witnesses in His defense.  Invalid Indictment: The Sanhedrin originated the charges itself rather than investigating accusations brought by independent witnesses.  Proper procedure required two agreeing witnesses to formulate an indictment publicly. Sole Judge: The High Priest examined Jesus privately before the full court assembled, violating the rule that capital cases require a full panel and public examination. Acclamation Verdict: In capital cases, judges were required to vote individually. Jesus was condemned by acclamation (unanimous shout) rather than a formal, recorded vote.  Jurisdictional Errors Lack of Authority: The Sanhedrin lacked the jurisdiction to execute capital punishment under Roman rule; only the Roman governor had the authority to impose death sentences.  Charge Substitution: When brought before Roman authorities, the religious charge of blasphemy was replaced with political charges (treason, subverting the nation, and forbidding taxes) to secure a Roman conviction. (Brave Browser Generated Response)   Despite all of this, Jesus submitted to the ruling authorities, knowing that the tortures ahead were necessary to restore us to our heavenly Father. Today, take time to consider the love of God that would prompt Him to do what He did for us. When we face our own times of injustice, if we have the ability to appeal, we should use it.   However, it may be that we will have to endure unfair verdicts and unjust treatment as Christians. If we do, let us consider it an honor for the sake of His glorious name –   “So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.” Acts 5:41   Lord God, may we honor the glorious name of Jesus Christ our Lord in all we say and do. If we find we must bear injustice because of our faith in Him, strengthen us through the trial and give us wisdom to proceed in the manner that will most glorify You. Amen.  

June 28, 2026 - Sunday AM Sermon   In this sermon-style episode Hiram walks through Mark 14–15 and the life of Barabbas to show how the Gospel confronts each listener personally. Using the betrayal, Jewish trials (Annas, Caiaphas), and Jesus' appearance before Pilate as the backdrop, the sermon explains why the crowd demanded Barabbas instead of Jesus and how envy and deception drove that choice. Hiram outlines three clear parallels between Barabbas and every person: (1) we are guilty and condemned (drawing on Mark, Matthew, Luke, John, Psalm 51, Romans), (2) the world lies to us and deceives us about what will truly satisfy (referencing Genesis, 1 John, Hebrews, and cultural examples), and (3) Jesus steps into our place—taking the punishment we deserve so we might be offered forgiveness and new life (explained with Luke 23, 2 Corinthians, Isaiah 53, and other texts). The episode surveys many biblical cross-references (Isaiah, Psalms, Romans, Galatians, Hebrews, John, 1 Peter) and contemporary illustrations—like Project Innocence and modern cultural temptations—to show the timelessness of the message. The preacher emphasizes self-examination, the danger of rationalizing sin, and the need to see ourselves in Barabbas rather than only in the crowd condemning him. Key takeaways: honest confession of guilt, awareness of worldly deception, and the central Christian claim that Jesus took our place on the cross. The episode closes with a pastoral invitation to respond—repentance, confession of Christ, baptism, and pastoral support for those struggling with sin. Guests: none.   Duration 28:57

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Underneath København: Discovering Courage in the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-07-17-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Under de brostenbelagte gader i København lå en glemt verden, mørk og stille.En: Beneath the cobblestone streets of København lay a forgotten world, dark and silent.Da: Freja, Mikkel og Jens kiggede rundt i den støvede bunker.En: Freja, Mikkel, and Jens looked around the dusty bunker.Da: Freja huskede med et stød af ængstelse sine barndomsminder om tordenvejr — den gang, da lynet havde slået ned i deres nabos hus og alt blev mørkt.En: Freja remembered with a jolt of anxiety her childhood memories of thunderstorms — the time when lightning had struck their neighbor's house, and everything went dark.Da: "Vi skal gøre klar," sagde Freja fast.En: "We need to get ready," Freja said firmly.Da: Den forestående sommerstorm truede over byen, og bunkerens stand var forfærdelig.En: The impending summer storm loomed over the city, and the bunker's condition was dreadful.Da: Malingen skallede af væggene, og den svage lugt af indelukket luft fyldte rummet.En: Paint was peeling off the walls, and the faint smell of stale air filled the room.Da: I hjørnet stod nogle få gamle feltsenge og en bunke af støvede konservesdåser.En: In the corner stood a few old canvas cots and a pile of dusty canned goods.Da: En enkelt glødende pære gav et flakkende lys, der kastede skygger over de forladte hylder.En: A single glowing bulb gave flickering light that cast shadows over the abandoned shelves.Da: Mikkel, altid ivrig efter et eventyr, råbte: "Jeg kan finde flere forsyninger!En: Mikkel, always eager for an adventure, shouted, "I can find more supplies!Da: Vi har brug for mad, vand og lys."En: We need food, water, and light."Da: Han smilte, trods det alvorlige arbejde foran dem.En: He smiled, despite the serious task ahead.Da: "Jens," begyndte Freja med en roligere tone, "kan du hjælpe med at sikre dørene og vinduerne?En: "Jens," Freja began in a calmer tone, "can you help secure the doors and windows?Da: Vi kan ikke være for forsigtige."En: We can't be too careful."Da: Jens nikkede med sin varme pålidelighed, der uden ord beroligede Frejas indre uro.En: Jens nodded with a warmth and reliability that wordlessly calmed Freja's inner turmoil.Da: De tre satte sig i gang med beslutsomhed.En: The three set to work with determination.Da: Mikkel forlod bunkeren for at finde forsyninger i den nærliggende købmand.En: Mikkel left the bunker to find supplies at the nearby store.Da: Jens brugte hverdagens genstande for at forstærke de gamle døre og sikre, at intet uventet kom snigende ind.En: Jens used everyday objects to reinforce the old doors and ensure that nothing unexpected could sneak in.Da: Inden længe begyndte regnen at tromme mod overfladen.En: Before long, the rain began to drum against the surface.Da: Vindens hyl blæste gennem ventilationssystemet, og Frejas hjerte slog hurtigere.En: The howling wind blew through the ventilation system, and Freja's heart beat faster.Da: Hun fortalte sig selv, at alt var under kontrol — de havde Jens' ro og Mikkels optimisme.En: She told herself that everything was under control — they had Jens' calmness and Mikkel's optimism.Da: Pludselig, midt i stormens rasen udenfor, slog et lyn ned tæt ved.En: Suddenly, in the midst of the storm's raging outside, a lightning bolt struck nearby.Da: Et øjeblik brød Annas værste frygt fri.En: For a moment, Freja's worst fear broke free.Da: Bunkeren blev kastet i dybt mørke.En: The bunker was plunged into deep darkness.Da: Panik skyllede ind over hende, men før den kunne overtage, tog hun en dyb indånding.En: Panic washed over her, but before it could take over, she took a deep breath.Da: Hun huskede Jens' beroligende stemme og Mikkels barnlige tillid.En: She remembered Jens' soothing voice and Mikkel's childlike confidence.Da: De var her for hende.En: They were there for her.Da: "Vi gør det sammen," sagde Jens roligt og strakte hånden ud.En: "We'll do it together," said Jens calmly, reaching out his hand.Da: Mikkel tændte en lommelygte, hans smil endnu bredt i det dansende skær.En: Mikkel turned on a flashlight, his smile still wide in the dancing beam.Da: "Intet problem!En: "No problem!Da: Vi har lanterner."En: We have lanterns."Da: Freja var hurtigt med dem, satte de små nødlys rundt omkring.En: Freja quickly joined them, setting up small emergency lights all around.Da: Mørket bøjede sig for lysets lette flakker, og som rummet blev oplyst, opløstes også Frejas frygt.En: The darkness bowed to the soft flicker of light, and as the room lit up, Freja's fear also dissolved.Da: Sammen sad de omkring det svage skær af lanternerne, lyttede til regnen og stormens dalende rasen udenfor.En: Together, they sat around the faint glow of the lanterns, listening to the rain and the storm's waning rage outside.Da: I det øjeblik fandt Freja en ny styrke indeni.En: In that moment, Freja found a new strength within.Da: Hun vidste, at hun ikke længere var alene, at frygten ikke kunne styre hende.En: She knew she was no longer alone, that fear could not control her.Da: Da stormen langsomt døde ud, sad de stadig sammen, nærmere hinanden end nogensinde.En: As the storm slowly died down, they still sat together, closer to each other than ever.Da: Freja så på sine venner og tænkte, at disse stunder og deres skæve lys gjorde den gamle bunker mere hjemlig end nogensinde før.En: Freja looked at her friends and thought that these moments and their skewed light made the old bunker feel more like home than ever before.Da: I stilheden efter stormen havde de fundet fred.En: In the silence after the storm, they had found peace. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: brostenbelagteforgotten: glemtbunker: bunkeranxiety: ængstelsethunderstorms: tordenvejrstruck: slået nedimpending: foreståendeloomed: truededreadful: forfærdeligpeeling: skalledestale: indelukketcanvas cots: feltsengeflickering: flakkendeeager: ivrigsupplies: forsyningersecure: sikrecalmness: roventilation: ventilationssystemetturmoil: urofear: frygtplunged: kastetsoothing: beroligendeflashlight: lommelygteemergency: nødlysflicker: flakkerwaning: dalendepeace: fredstrength: styrkewords: ordenreliability: pålidelighed

Durante años conviví con anorexia, dolor físico y una búsqueda constante de respuestas. En este episodio comparto, con total honestidad y gracias a la entrevista que me hace Anna Sánchez (a ella la entrevisté en el episodio anterior) el camino que transformó mi forma de vivir: desde la pérdida y el sufrimiento hasta una vida mucho más consciente, libre y alineada conmigo. Una conversación sobre heridas, esperanza y la posibilidad de empezar de nuevo, incluso cuando crees que nada puede cambiar.Notas del episodioNewsletter Soul Diaries en Substack: https://annalfaro.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Web: https://annalfaro.com/Mis libros: https://annalfaro.com/shop/Episodio anterior con Anna Sánchez, hablando de sexo sin tabúes: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5mXhakSztTU8I4tiNaWhZP?si=6f53345199c74284

SEASON 6 of Emetophobia Help TRIGGER WARNING: Words such as "vomit,” “throw up” and "sick" may be used. Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistGuest: TiffanyS.P.A.C.E.: www.spacetreatment.net/11 Emetophobia CLASSES with Anna: www.emetophobiahelp.org/classesAnna's Book: Conquer Your Emetophobia on Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Your-Emetophobia-Therapist-Overcame/dp/1805017764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D36DGAWBEPJK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Acbit8CAfkzOBj7DL2Nv78oGS9fkzCRJb6nA4jX1gRqcVDXuvBExOO90VyrVNBi3a1Ce-L5UlF0JqC076lWTnG5_SQQBUxYy04DI5eQHzssFPIZzniNfwRgipeT2V03g1q61jEZJ_-psTQEQesEST_LgQKjS6nkysXtI0PZrdF88ADoEakdiDk3PNVX0seLHpdQq04t9FXr1LWZNt9uL4ZXzJfVFykI0dJyqA4fWeeA.o285WUSMKi7F_7CB-OF_wrCZUXTzDGjMBatV1lTfadc&dib_tag=se&keywords=conquer+your+emetophobia&qid=1772144433&sprefix=Conquer+your+emet%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1Facebook Group: Emetophobia NO PANICANNA & DAVID'S BOOK: Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomiting in Children and Adults: Russ, David, Dr., Christie, Anna S., FOR KIDS: "Turnaround Anxiety Program" with Emetophobia supplement (McCarthy/Russ) and  Emetophobia! The Ultimate Kids' Guide eBook : Russ. PhD, DavidBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/emethelpIntro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Support the showAnna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgResource site for Clinicians: www.emetophobia.netMERCH for stress, anxiety, panic: www.katralex.com

¿Por qué seguimos sintiendo tanta vergüenza al hablar de sexo? ¿Qué creencias nos están alejando del placer, de la intimidad y de las relaciones sanas?En este episodio de Slow Talks conversamos con la terapeuta de pareja y sexóloga Anna Sánchez sobre todo aquello de lo que casi nunca hablamos. Desde las consultas más frecuentes que recibe en terapia hasta los mitos que siguen condicionando nuestra forma de vivir la sexualidad.Hablamos de deseo, frecuencia, comunicación, hormonas, atracción, vínculos, prácticas sexuales, inseguridades y de cómo construir una vida sexual más libre, consciente y satisfactoria.Una conversación honesta, sin tabúes y basada en la experiencia clínica que probablemente te hará replantearte muchas cosas.Notas del episodioMenciones que hace Anna: Brené Brown y Esther PerelInstagram de Anna: https://www.instagram.com/annasanchezbendahan/Web de Anna: https://annasabe.com/Newsletter Soul Diaries en Substack: https://annalfaro.substack.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Web: https://annalfaro.com/Mis libros: https://annalfaro.com/shop/

SEASON 6 of Emetophobia Help TRIGGER WARNING: Words such as "vomit,” “throw up” and "sick" may be used. Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistGuest: Vanessa11 Emetophobia CLASSES with Anna: www.emetophobiahelp.org/classesAnna's Book: Conquer Your Emetophobia on Amazon.cahttps://www.amazon.ca/Conquer-Your-Emetophobia-Therapist-Overcame/dp/1805017764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=193ERQE7YTNXV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.biV77BBWXHLshBHFQYRdH1B_M2piCvbI3IIPFSE5kMjsBil8w20vo5_HOY4Slk3g1WPyddXYD3y5Ti1lsqfo0UXZ8aS4c8hXiC6NsJjGaPI.8ZKpuWDfBb19x4nZpxY65EyHHtikCEtIJfA6LqZ_jFY&dib_tag=se&keywords=Conquer+your+emetophobia+by+Anna+Christie&qid=1772144328&sprefix=conquer+your+emetophobia+by+anna+christi%2Caps%2C170&sr=8-1Anna's Book: Conquer Your Emetophobia on Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Your-Emetophobia-Therapist-Overcame/dp/1805017764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D36DGAWBEPJK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Acbit8CAfkzOBj7DL2Nv78oGS9fkzCRJb6nA4jX1gRqcVDXuvBExOO90VyrVNBi3a1Ce-L5UlF0JqC076lWTnG5_SQQBUxYy04DI5eQHzssFPIZzniNfwRgipeT2V03g1q61jEZJ_-psTQEQesEST_LgQKjS6nkysXtI0PZrdF88ADoEakdiDk3PNVX0seLHpdQq04t9FXr1LWZNt9uL4ZXzJfVFykI0dJyqA4fWeeA.o285WUSMKi7F_7CB-OF_wrCZUXTzDGjMBatV1lTfadc&dib_tag=se&keywords=conquer+your+emetophobia&qid=1772144433&sprefix=Conquer+your+emet%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1Anna's Book: Conquer Your Emetophobia on Amazon.co.ukhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/Conquer-Your-Emetophobia-Therapist-Overcame/dp/1805017764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3329APS4R2VO2&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Acbit8CAfkzOBj7DL2Nv78oGS9fkzCRJb6nA4jX1gRqcVDXuvBExOO90VyrVNBi3YrEKarD78L2sBCfNsXfWWXiLbs-NbxGgQRVMV4Q6Gy02Zavq8nmMLfj_YV1W5qebPNbD93sVDwJcvh3s8w6VChD8fE9YuYM_WhNNT403R_lceh6QTNzSj5ykAN-jc-5OZtEe35ss7OR4r5xNaEuTfAPvg61OHVC2PcF5QFA08uM.Us14JSr-RDY9qABejJnYXNW8mg3Xb7RI-hM4C1FtvcM&dib_tag=se&keywords=conquer+your+emetophobia&qid=1772144507&sprefix=conquer+your%2Caps%2C538&sr=8-1Facebook Group: Emetophobia NO PANICANNA & DAVID'S BOOK: Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomiting in Children and Adults: Russ, David, Dr., Christie, Anna S., FOR KIDS: "Turnaround Anxiety Program" with Emetophobia supplement (McCarthy/Russ) and  Emetophobia! The Ultimate Kids' Guide eBook : Russ. PhD, DavidBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/emethelpIntro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far AwaSupport the showAnna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgResource site for Clinicians: www.emetophobia.netMERCH for stress, anxiety, panic: www.katralex.com

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Peter and John heal a man crippled from birth, and their reward is arrest. By the time the guards haul them in, the number of believers has grown to about five thousand, and the temple authorities have seen enough. The next day the two apostles stand before the same council that had condemned Jesus, with Annas and Caiaphas presiding. The order is blunt: stop speaking in this name. Peter and John refuse, because they cannot keep silent about what they have seen and heard.  The Rev. Jacob Hercamp, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Noblesville, IN joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Acts 4:1-31. To learn more about Christ Lutheran, visit clc-in.org. The book of Acts picks up where the Gospels leave off. Jesus has risen. He has ascended. And now what? Acts answers that question. Luke tells the story of how the Holy Spirit built the Church from a handful of frightened disciples in Jerusalem into a movement that reached Rome itself. Along the way, you get Pentecost, the first sermons, the first martyrs, the conversion of Paul, the first church councils, shipwrecks, riots, and the persistent, stubborn work of God through Word and Sacrament even when His people didn't have a plan. If you've ever wondered how we got from Easter morning to the Church you sit in today, this is the book. Tune in for this new series on Thy Strong Word with Pastor Phil Booe and guest pastors as we open up the Book of Acts.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

 John 18:11-40We read John 18 closely, tracing how the Gospel portrays Jesus as calm and purposeful during arrest, interrogation, and the first steps toward crucifixion. We test translations and historical context to see how small word choices shape big theological claims about truth, power, and an inward kingdom.• Rereading the garden arrest and the meaning of “I am he”• Debating why the arresting party falls to the ground and what that signals about control• Unpacking first-century naming conventions behind “Jesus of Nazareth”• Asking why John names Malchus and what that suggests about sources and memory• Clarifying Simon, Peter, disciple, and key Greek terms tied to learning and identity• Examining the Annas and Caiaphas exchange as an example of coercive authority• Discussing Ioudaios and how translation choices can fuel anti-Semitic misreadings• Following Peter's denials and the narrative weight of the cockcrow• Exploring Pilate, Roman power, “What is truth,” and basileia as realm or inward state• Rethinking Barabbas as an insurrectionist rather than a mere robberThe quote in our introduction is from Chapter IV of Penn's No Cross, No  Crown.A complete list of our podcasts,  organized into topics, is available on our website.We will be publishing video interviews with Conservative Friends on YouTube.  See our YouTube channel.  The first interview is with Susan Smith. To learn more about Ohio Yearly Meeting (Conservative) of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), please visit  ohioyearlymeeting.org. Those interested in exploring the distinctives of Conservative Friends waiting worship should consider checking out our many Zoom Online Worship opportunities during the week here. All are welcome! We also have several Zoom study groups.  Check out the Online Study and Discussion Groups on our website.   Advices read in these podcasts can be found on page 29 in our Book Of Discipline.We welcome feedback on this and any of our other podcast episodes.   Contact us through our website.

They Boldly Spoke the Word of God Acts 4 by William Klock Chapter and verse breaks in the Bible are not part of the original text.  Chapter breaks were added about eight hundred years ago and verses about five hundred.  There's an old biblical studies urban legend that Robert Estienne, the French printer who published one of the early New Testaments with verse division, marked them out while riding on horseback from Paris to Lyon, explaining the often frustrating way they cut through thoughts and sentences.  Chapter breaks can be just as annoying.  I say this because last week we left off our study of Acts at the end of Chapter 3, but the end of Chapter 3 isn't where this story ends.  You'll remember that this story about Peter and John and the lame man followed right on the heels of Pentecost.  Peter and John were on their way to the temple to pray when they met a lame man begging at the temple gate.  “Silver and gold have I none,” said Peter, “but such as I have I give.  In the name of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, get up and walk!”  And he lifted up the man the man began to jump up and down and to praise God.  And as everyone began to gather around, Peter began to preach.  He reminded them of their own story, of God's promises going all the way back to Abraham, and how all those promises were fulfilled and how the story was brought to its climax in the death and resurrection and ascension of Jesus. I won't repeat everything I said last Sunday, but needless to say—and even if you aren't familiar with the story—you probably knew that trouble was coming.  But that pesky chapter break.  It saved you from an hour-long sermon, but it also cut the story in half.  So we'll pick up after the break, with Chapter 4, now.  [It's page 1083 in the pew Bibles.] Luke continues: “As they were speaking to the people, along came the priests, the chief of the temple guard, and the Sadducees.  They were greatly annoyed that they were teaching the people and proclaiming that the resurrection of the dead had begun to happen in Jesus.  They seized them and put them under guard until the next day, since it was already evening.  But a large number of the people who had heard the message believed it and the number of men grew to five thousand.” The idea of the resurrection of the dead was a big deal for the Jews and you'd think that announcing that it had somehow begun in Jesus would be good news.  And obviously it was for the thousands who believed.  Not so much for the Sadducees.  They were sad, you see, because they didn't believe in the resurrection of the dead.  Okay, not really.  Their name goes back to Zadok, the high priest in the days of David and Solomon.  That name, Zadok, is also related to the Hebrew word for righteousness.  So the Sadducees thought of themselves not only as the sons of Zadok, but also as the righteous ones.  And in the First Century, they controlled the priesthood.  They were aristocratic and they were in power and people like that don't usually like revolutionary ideas, and if there was there was a great revolutionary idea alive in Judah, it was the idea of the resurrection of the dead.  Resurrection means that things are broken and that God will, one day, come to set things to rights—and that implied that the Sadducees were part of the problem needing to be set right.  So they're upset at Peter's preaching.  The Pharisees didn't like this talk either.  As far as they—and everyone else who hoped for resurrection—were concerned, all God's people would be raised from the dead at the end of the age.  The idea that Jesus was raised all by himself was like heresy.  And, of course, if Jesus had been raised, it meant he was the Messiah and they refused to accept that idea.  So no matter how many eyewitnesses there were to the risen Jesus, it had never happened, so far as they were concerned. But back to the Sadducees.  They controlled the priesthood and the priests were the gatekeepers of Israel.  And this talk about Jesus as Messiah and his being resurrected, which means he'd initiated the age to come already, that was the sort of talk that might spark a revolution.  And, of course, a revolution was what was already happening as the gospel and the Spirit were beginning to do their work.  But just as they hadn't recognised it in Jesus, the leaders of Israel refuse to recognise it now and they have Peter and John locked up for the night.  Even still, Luke goes to the trouble to make the point that thousands believed anyway.  The gospel cannot and will not be stopped! Verse 5: “On the next day their rulers, the elders, and the scribes gathered in Jerusalem, along with Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, Alexander, and all the members of the high-priestly family.  When they'd stood them in the midst, they asked, ‘How did you do this?  What power did you use?  What name did you invoke?'  Peter was filled with the Holy Spirit.  ‘Rulers of the people and elders,' he said, ‘if the question we're being asked today is about a good deed done for a sick man, and whose power it was that rescued him, let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel, that this man stands before you fit and well because of the name of the Messiah, Jesus of Nazareth, whom you crucified, but whom God raised from the dead.  He is the stone which you builders rejected, but which has become the head cornerstone.  Rescue won't come from anyone else.  There is no other name given under heaven and among men by which we must be rescued.'” Do you remember that scene in Luke 11 where Jesus is confronted after casting out a demon?  “You can only cast them out, because you're one of them,” they accused him.  The same thing is happening again.  I think Luke wants to highlight that what's happening here might be an “act” happening through the apostles, but it's still ultimately Jesus acting.  Or the Spirit, which amounts to the same thing.  Luke makes a point of saying that Peter was full of the Spirit when he answered the accusation.  So just like Jesus, when the council asks them in whose name they healed the lame man, not only is Peter bold to announce that it's Jesus of Nazareth, they boldly assert that he is the Messiah—the one they crucified, but whom God raised from the dead.  So Peter is reasserting everything: It's Jesus.  Yes the one they crucified.  And this isn't just about a lame man walking again, this is about the resurrection of the dead.  It's about the fact that Jesus is Lord and that the revolution has begun.  The age to come, new creation, the kingdom of God is here.  In fact, they quote Psalm 118 at the council to explain it all.  Psalm 118 is a psalm of the temple.  It's about people going up to the temple to celebrate God's new day to claim his rescue, his salvation.  It's a psalm about God's life-giving power and it's about God bringing his people through trouble and rescuing them from danger. It's a psalm about trusting in God's mercy and it's a psalm about God's victory over the powers of the world.  “It is better trust in the Lord, than to put confidence in man…than to put confidence in princes,” says the Psalmist (vv. 8-9). So they're saying, “It's Jesus.  He really is the Messiah and he really has inaugurated God's new age.  But then it's like they're deliberately poking a stick in these folks' eye.  The Sadducees (and the Pharisees, too, and most people) were all about the temple.  It was the embodiment of Israel's hopes for God's rescue and for the fulfilment of his promises to one day come again to dwell with his people.  And so this whole episode started with a man who'd been sitting in the temple gate for years, hoping for a rescue, yet never healed, and now suddenly healed by Peter and John—in the power of Jesus.  So that's the first thing.  It says that God has, in fact, returned to dwell with is people, but instead of being in the holy of holies, he's indwelling the disciples of Jesus.  And then, in case they hadn't made the connection, Peter, inspired by the Spirit, quotes Psalm 118 at them.  Yes, the hope of God's return is happening—in Jesus.  Yes, God is now present in his temple—but that temple isn't made of stone, it's these Jesus people.  And yes, God has come to rescue us just as he promised, to set this broken world to rights, to wipe away the tears—through Jesus.  And at the same time, it would be hard for the council to miss the hint that the mortal princes, the people from whom God's people need to be rescued are not the pagan nations, but the Sadducees and elders and scribes who are rejecting Jesus.  (Yes, the pagan nations, too, but first, God's got to deal with the corrupt leaders of his own people.) It's the same thing Peter has been preaching, first on Pentecost, then to the crowd who gathered around the lame man when they saw him jumping up and down.  Every time, Peter grounds God's salvation in Jesus as the fulfilment of his promises and of Israel's story.  Every time, it's the announcement that Jesus is Lord; that he's come to rescue his people; and every time, it's a call to repentance and faith.  This sort of situational astuteness and gospel boldness is what it looks like to be full of God's Spirit.  And the council recognised this, even if they didn't want to admit what (or who) it was.  Verse 13: “When they saw how boldly Peter and John were speaking and realised that they were untrained, ordinary men, they were astonished and they recognised them as men who had been with Jesus.  And when they saw the man who had been healed standing with them, they had nothing to say in reply.  They ordered them to be put out of the assembly while they conferred amongst themselves.  ‘What can we do to these men?' they said.  ‘This is a spectacular sign that has happened through them.  All Jerusalem knows it, and we can't deny it.  But we certainly don't want it to spread any further amongst the people.  So let's threaten them with awful consequences if they speak anymore in this name to anyone.'  So they called them in and gave them orders not to speak at all or to teach in the name of Jesus.” It's comical and I think that's what Luke intended.  It's like they've completely missed the significance of what Peter and John have seen.  They've seen Jesus risen from the grave.  They saw him ascend to his throne.  They heard everything he said.  They saw everything he did.  And now they're doing the same sorts of things themselves in his name.  They know, without a doubt, that in Jesus God has come, that Jesus is Lord, that the kingdom is now, and that the days of the principalities and powers, the old temple, and its priests are numbered.  Peter and John know which is the winning side…without a doubt.  Threatening them isn't going to change that. Brothers and Sisters, we really need to think on that.  Don't just read Acts and let it go in one ear and out the other.  Stick a finger in one ear if you have to, but let this sink in.  Because you and I have just as much reason to be as confident as Peter and John.  No, we aren't eyewitnesses to the resurrection or the ascension, but we have every reason to believe the accounts of them.  Someone a while ago asked me about difficulties with the creation accounts in Genesis and with the history of the Exodus.  There are difficulties in the Bible.  There are hard philosophical questions for which I haven't yet found the perfect answer.  But I do know that Jesus rose from the dead.  I've heard all the arguments against it.  And they don't hold up.  I don't want to get into those details here, because that's not what our text today is about.  My point is simply that we have every reason to believe that Jesus rose from the dead and just like St. Paul, confronted by that inescapable reality, we have to accept that Jesus is the Messiah and that the rest of it all is true—even we have to wait til the New Jerusalem to understand the ins and outs of exactly how some of it is true.  It's true.  As Matt reminded us last week: Christ has died.  Christ is risen.  Christ will come again.  And not only do those three facts change everything, they ought to give us confidence and boldness to proclaim the good news that Jesus is Lord, that God has come to our rescue, and that his kingdom is now.  I'm not terribly concerned, for example, about Bill C-9.  But even if I were, I'm not going to let it stop me proclaiming the good news.  Because Jesus is King and in him the resurrection of the dead has begun.  And that truth ought to be as revolutionary for us as it was for Peter and John and the King and his Parliament and his Prime Minister ought to be just as afraid of this resurrection revolution as the Sadducees, the elders, and the scribes were. So Luke goes on in verse 19: “But Peter and John gave them this reply: ‘You judge,' they said, ‘whether it's right before God to listen to you rather than to God.  As far as we're concerned, we can't stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.'  Then they [the council] threatened them some more, and let them go.  They couldn't find any way to punish them because of the people, since everyone was glorifying God for what had happened.  After all, the man to whom the sign of healing had happened was over forty years old. Brothers and Sisters, don't stop talking about what you have seen and heard.  Peter and John were witnesses to the resurrection and ascension of Jesus.  You know what you're a witness to?  You're witness to the transforming power of those events.  Somehow most Christians seem totally unaware of this witness.  Maybe it's because we're so oblivious to our own history.  Maybe we need to read up on history so that we'll be aware of the power of the gospel.  The very thing that Peter and John looked forward to is now—at least partially—in our past.  Luke says there were five thousand believers in those days just after Pentecost.  Brothers and Sisters, today there are 2.6 billion.  They lived in a world in which no one outside Judaea had ever heard of Jesus.  We live in a world where Jesus is known the world over.  They lived in a little Jewish pocket surrounded by pagan nations so mired in moral filth it's hard for us to image the depth of depravity, because even as bad as might think the world is today, it has been so dramatically transformed by the gospel.  Our world, even the secular parts of it, value things like mercy and compassion, because of the transforming power of the gospel.  Brothers and Sisters, we live in a world that has been radically transformed by the power of the gospel.  If Peter and John had reason to be confident, you and I have even more. But notice, too, what they do when faced with opposition.  Verse 23: “When they had been released, they went back to their own people and told them everything that the chief priests and the elders had said.  When they heard it, they all together lifted up their voices to God.  ‘Sovereign Lord,' they said, ‘you made heaven and earth and the sea and everything in them.  And you said through the Holy Spirit, by the mouth of our father David, your servant, “Why did the nations fly into a rage, and why did the peoples think empty thoughts?  The kings of the earth arose and rulers gathered themselves together against the Lord and against his anointed Messiah.” It's true, Herod and Pontius Pilate, together with the nations and the peoples of Israel, gathered themselves together in this very city against your holy servant Jesus, the one you anointed, to do whatever your hands and your plan had foreordained to take place.  So now, Lord, look on their threats and grant that we, your servants, may speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand for healing, so that signs and wonders may come about through the name of your holy servant Jesus.'” It would do us well—and it would do the kingdom well—if we responded to opposition the way the disciples did.  We need to pray more and fret less.  There is a battle raging in the world.  Jesus has won the decisive victory, but that doesn't mean that the powers of this old age aren't trying to maintain their grip.  They're like the bad guys in the movies, hanging on to the edge of the cliff with their fingers—doomed, but unwilling to give up.  To pray is to stomp on their fingers and to send them falling.  Pray.  Pray the psalms.  Pray Psalm 2 the way they do here.  This was Israel's prayer, but Jesus and the events surrounding those first Christians reoriented it.  They cry out with the Psalmist: Why do the nations rage?  Why do the peoples think with empty thoughts? The kings of the earth have huddled together against the Lord.  Except this time Israel herself had become one of the nations, her priests huddled together with Pontius Pilate.  They'd crucified Jesus.  And yet the disciples, in their prayer, also acknowledge that God is sovereign.  Remember that for Jews to quote a line from a Psalm was to call to mind the whole thing.  And in Psalm 2, yes the nations raged and their kings gathered together against his anointed, but then—do you remember Psalm 2?—God laughs at them, because they're fools.  And God establishes his king on Mount Zion.  The once raging nations become his inheritance.  And Peter and John and the rest knew that in Jesus this psalm was being fulfilled.  The Psalm concludes addressing those kings, “Now therefore, O Kings, be wise” and just so the disciples pray, “Now therefore, Lord, look on their threats and grant that we, your servants, may speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand for healing, so that signs and wonders may come about through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”  Brothers and Sisters, pray the Spirit-inspired scriptures back to God and things will happen.  Luke writes in verse 31: “When they had prayed the place where they were gathered was shaken.  They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and they boldly spoke the word of God.” We should learn this prayer.  When the principalities and powers of the old age push back, pray this prayer.  When the local council or the legislature or Parliament or the King or the courts push back, pray this prayer.  When the gospel gets you in trouble with your family or at school or in your work, pray this prayer.  When you become discouraged, if you're struggling to keep the faith, if you're wrestling with sin, if you feel cornered by the world, the flesh, and the devil, pray this prayer.  Remember that you are a witness to the power of the gospel in the world.  And pray this prayer. And immediately Luke shows us the church—not just boldly proclaiming the good news—but also living it out as a community.  Luke shows us the church as the working model of God's new creation in the midst of the old.  Luke shows us the church being the new temple: the place of God's presence and the fulfilment of his promises of abundance and generosity.  Look at verses 32-37.  I was tempted to save these for next week as they lead us into Chapter 5.  I actually think they could warrant their own sermon.  But look at them now: “The company of those who believed had one heart and one soul.”  Remember Paul telling the Philippians to “Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Messiah Jesus”?  Be of one Jesus-like mind.  That plays out in all sorts of ways and Luke shows us one here: “Nobody said that they owned their property; instead they had everything in common.  The apostles gave their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power and great grace was upon all of them.  For there was no needy person among them, since any who possessed lands or houses sold them, brought the money from the sale, and placed it at the feet of the apostles, who then gave to each according to their need.  Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, to whom the apostles gave the surname Barnabas, which means ‘son of encouragement', sold some land which belonged to him, brought the money, and laid it at the apostle's feet.” As I said a few weeks ago when we looked at Chapter 2, this doesn't mean they became a bunch of proto-Marxists.  Luke's point is that they became a family that live out the generosity and abundance of God's new creation.  We know from what we read later, that they had their own homes in which to meet.  And the focus of their charity was on the truly indigent, especially widows—on people notably with no family to take care of them.  And Paul will warn in his own letters that the able-bodied should get jobs instead of mooching off the community.  Again, the point here is that they very visible became the community in which torah itself was being fulfilled.  They've become the land of overflowing with milk and honey.  They've become the people who truly love their neighbours.  They've become the new temple in which God has returned to dwell with his people.  And they're doing and being this community right in Jerusalem: showing up the old Israel, exposing the priest and the council, showing that the old temple and its sacrifices are done.  God has fulfilled his promises and he's done so in Jesus and in the people who gathered around him in faith. And, Brothers and Sisters, we ought to be the same sort of new creation, heaven-on-earth community here.  As in Peter and John's day, the powers that be will tell us to go away and concentrate on heaven while they run the earth.  They'll warn us not to shove our religion down anyone's throat, while they, of course, will do their best to shove their materialism, their commercialism, their hedonism down our throats.  They'll get frustrated with us when we refuse to worship in their temples to money and power and sex and politics and war.  And when that happens, Brothers and Sisters, pray.  And remember that Jesus has died, Jesus has risen, and that Jesus will come again.  Be shaped by that story.  Be confident, knowing that God has and is and will fulfil his promises.  Be bold knowing that the gospel has power and that we live in a world transformed by that power, even if everyone ignores it or denies it.  Pray.  Remember.  Be bold.  And then remember that we are the family of the Messiah, marked out by his powerful name in our baptism and that in those baptismal waters, he's plunged us in to his Spirit.  He has made us new and we're not the family meant be and to bring and to live out his new creation, to live out heaven on earth in anticipation of the day when Jesus finally sets it all to rights.  We are the family that refuses to stop singing his praises and proclaiming his glory.  That's what we were created to do in the first place.  That's what Jesus has rescued us to do right now.  And it's what all creation will one day, by his grace, do again. Let's pray: O Lord, hear us in your mercy, we pray, and grant that we, to whom you have given the desire to pray, may be defended and comforted by your mighty aid, and strengthened in all dangers and adversities, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

An Australian went to an outback in LA. News flash, a blooming onion only exists in the United States. They are not pleased with the stereotypes. AM I CLOSE? Producer Justin knows a lot about... a lot! Today he see's how much Anna and Raven really know about the upcoming holiday, Father's day! See how educated you are about Dad's day! It's pick em news! Hear 3 headlines, Raven picks one to hear the  whole story! Todays are disguised cops to bust drug deal, bodies discovered in home auction, and 34 white claws in car during traffic stop.  When was the last time you left a 1-star review? We're there repercussions. A couple got arrested for attacking a reviewer. Owners of an ice cream shop. Yikes. Ravens a big reviewer, Annas not. Are you? Jen Billock, The Cheese Witch, tells fortunes and futures through the delicious dairy. Anna and Raven hear all about what led to this, then Anna receives her (lactose free) cheese reading! Toy Story 5 is out TODAY! Kids are happy, young adults are nostalgic, moms are sad and traumatized. What is the saddest animated movie you've ever seen? Anna and Raven discuss the real tear jerkers. Jeff is very close with his co-worker; they've become best friends over the last two years. His co-worker is getting married and has asked both he, and his wife Fatima, to be part of their wedding party. His wife doesn't understand why she would be in the wedding. She has met his fiancée maybe six times over the last two years, and sure, they're friendly, but not close. Fatima feels like this is just weird and wants to say no. He says maybe they don't have any friends or family, and you can't say no when someone asks you to be part of their wedding. What do you think? Scott has a chance to win $2,900! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!  

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Marcus Lane "The Gospel on Trial" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Cornerstone". Digging Deeper Questions: How does the notion that "the word does the work" shift how you approach the calling to take part in God's mission?   Have you ever encountered the accusation or felt like Christianity is exclusive? How does the nature of grace help address this concern?   How might the life of the early church challenge you to grow in generosity? Scripture Reading: Acts 4:1-22, 32-37 1 And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.   5 On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, 6 with Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did you do this?" 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, 9 if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. 11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."   13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. 14 But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, 16 saying, "What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name." 18 So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20 for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard." 21 And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people, for all were praising God for what had happened. 22 For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.   32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold 35 and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. 36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, 37 sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence    "Cornerstone" Hillsong CCLI Song # 6158927   CCLI License # 11254293

Dive into the shadows of history with Fr. Assisi Saldanha, C.Ss.R., in this gripping episode of "Who's Who in the Bible." Explore the lives of the enigmatic High Priests, Annas and Caiaphas, the architects of the conspiracy against Jesus. This deep dive moves beyond the surface, blending archaeological evidence—like the discovery of the Caiaphas ossuary—with theological reflection. Discover how their quest for political survival and power set them against God's divine purpose. Were they villains, or caught in a web of their own making? Join Fr. Assisi as he bridges the ancient world and our own lives, inviting us to reflect on our own moments of betrayal. Don't miss this profound journey—subscribe and watch the full series today!

What do you dip in milk? After our Teddy Graham debate- Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia discuss what they dip in milk... and no.. not a cookie. Pick em news: Hear one story: Women cleaning garage, opens freezer, find 30 sticks of dynamite. Dan Sullivan accuses Dan Sullivan of rigging senate race. $5k of bourbon stolen from warehouse! Raven picks! Anna is convinced she discovered a cult on the road. She saw a “NO FUN” bumper sticker. But it got weirder; she saw another one shortly after. Now she wants in. What's your bumper sticker? Am I Close with Producer Justin! Anna and Raven have 30 seconds to explain all their knowledge, on a topic chosen by the smartest in the room, Producer Justin! Today... A Vuvuzela. This week, Raven goes head-to-head against the top of the class! It's Cant Beat Raven: Valedictorian version! Congrats Roy! The biggest world cup kicks off today! Anna brought the World Cups biggest fan. Ever. Her dad! The most accurate description and predictions you'll find! The celebrity row was a packed lineup last night at the Knicks game. Taylor Swift and her friends had all “Knicks” themed shirts. Anna did the same thing for Taylors concert! Maybe that's where she got the idea. Anna made a wardrobe mistake. A big one. She bought a flower dress to fit in with the other moms who wear floral dresses. Annas dress did not have flowers on it, but something that looks a lot more vulgar. Sara and Tyler's neighbors have been having loud parties for the last three weekends. And it's weird, loud polka-like music, but all the windows are drawn shut, and it's always the same five cars in the driveway. She says everything about it is strange, especially because she's been trying to figure out what is going on there. She thinks it's something illegal, so she wants him to go over and confront the husband and ask otherwise she's going to complain to the police about the noise. He says can't they just deal with it and not do anything? She says music blaring until 1am is unacceptable especially because it seems sketchy. What would you do? Kaitlin has a chance to win $2,400! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven! 

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Justice is defined as "getting what you deserve according to the law." The religious leaders, in an illegal trial, condemned Jesus to death. The religious leaders would get what they deserve as justice would befall them, Jesus would get what he deserved as he stepped into the place of the lamb, yet we would not get what we deserve--GRACE! Matthew 26:57-75Mark 14:53-72Luke 22:54-71John 18:12-27www.messagetokings.com

This is message 54 in Gospel Record of John John 18:12:27 Jesus stood before corrupt judges with calm authority, willingly enduring betrayal, false accusations, and injustice in complete obedience to the Father's will. While religious leaders broke their own laws to condemn Him and Peter failed in fear, Christ remained faithful, revealing both the sinfulness of man and the mercy of God. This message shows that even in the darkest moments of rejection and denial, the Son of God was still fully in control, moving steadily toward the cross to accomplish salvation. Don't forget to download our app for more from the Riverview Baptist Church. http://onelink.to/rbcapp Find more at https://riverviewbc.com/ Donate through PushPay https://pushpay.com/pay/riverviewbc

Chair hogs. Yikes. A German tourist won a lawsuit after vacationing to a hotel that denied him a spot by the pool. Dibs doesn't work here. Which pool person are you?  Anna had a few questionable interactions this weekend at a very prestigious award shows this weekend. They classified themselves as E list celebrities, especially in this room. Raven was one of 12 men in the entire place, but could be heard across the room, per usual. Raven made a very poor financial decision that he regrets to this day. He expected it to make him a millionaire. Anna and Raven discuss more financial decisions they have made in their lifetimes. What is your biggest regret?  Are they close? Producer Justin informs and questions Anna and Raven on their knowledge on the upcoming holiday, the unofficial kick off to summer, Memorial Day! How much do you know about the day?   At the award ceremony this weekend, Anna was taken aback by the celebrities she was face to face with. She had quite an embarrassing moment when she was shut down and will never get over it. What experience did you have with a celebrity? Good or bad, anna was shut down by one this weekend and now needs to some reassurance, or... to hear good stories to make her feel worse.  Sara goes on a friend's trip with three of her friends every year. This year they went to Cabo. One of her friends asked her to borrow $1000 for the trip because she was running short on cash. Now, it's three months later, she still hasn't paid her back, she keeps saying “she just needs a little more time”, BUT she just bought a used car for her deadbeat boyfriend. Her husband, Tom, is pissed and says that they should take the car she bought for the boyfriend until she comes up with the 1k to pay them back. He thinks that's a perfect solution, plus, they could use an extra car to save the miles on their current lease. Either that, or she has to pay them back plus interest, $1200 within 30 days. How would you handle the situation? Vivian has a chance to win $1,000! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - John 18:1-19:42 | Betrayal, Peter's denial, Jesus before Annas, Caiaphas, and Pilate, scourging, cross, "It is finished," burial.

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - John 18:1-19:42 | Betrayal, Peter's denial, Jesus before Annas, Caiaphas, and Pilate, scourging, cross, "It is finished," burial.

The Fall of Peter — and Every Disciple David Mathis Download John 18:12-27,So the band of soldiers and their captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound him. 13 First they led him to Annas, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year. 14 It was Caiaphas who had advised the Jews that it would be expedient that one man should die for the people.15 Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest, 16 but Peter stood outside at the door. So the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to the servant girl who kept watch at the door, and brought Peter in. 17 The servant girl at the door said to Peter, “You also are not one of this man's disciples, are you?” He said, “I am not.” 18 Now the servants and officers had made a charcoal fire, because it was cold, and they were standing and warming themselves. Peter also was with them, standing and warming himself.19 The high priest then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 Jesus answered him, “I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret. 21 Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said.” 22 When he had said these things, one of the officers standing by struck Jesus with his hand, saying, “Is that how you answer the high priest?” 23 Jesus answered him, “If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong; but if what I said is right, why do you strike me?” 24 Annas then sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.25 Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. So they said to him, “You also are not one of his disciples, are you?” He denied it and said, “I am not.” 26 One of the servants of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, “Did I not see you in the garden with him?” 27 Peter again denied it, and at once a rooster crowed.Our world loves a rise-and-fall story. History has its Julius Caesars, its Napoleon Bonapartes, its Richard Nixons. In recent years, we've watched the great rises and falls of athletes like Lance Armstrong and Tiger Woods, of film producers Harvey Weinstein, of comedians Bill Cosby.In fact, our world loves these fall stories so much that we like to have a hand in making them. In our sin, we have a twisted appetite for accelerating the rise, and then piling on to exacerbate the fall.The Bible also has its great fall stories. The big one is the Fall of humanity in Genesis 3. But Abraham has his fall. And the people of Israel, fresh off deliverance from Egypt and receiving the law, make a golden calf, led by their first high priest. And we find the rise and various falls of Saul, David, Solomon, and with them the fall of the kingship in Israel and the nation itself.This morning we come to the fall of Peter.Four Lessons from Peter's FallTwo parallel tracks unfold in this passage as Jesus is arrested and separated from his disciples: Jesus moves toward the cross, to Annas, to Caiaphas, to Pilate.In the meantime, the disciples scatter, as Peter, chief among them, denies three times that he knows Jesus.For the first time, we have the breaking of fellowship between Jesus and his disciples. The shepherd is struck; the sheep scatter. Jesus must go to the cross alone. No sinner can assist him in this work, to rescue sinners.The heart of this passage is the back-and-forth contrast between Jesus and Peter. John's point isn't that we point fingers at Peter but that every disciple is like Peter. The contrasts are stark: Jesus says, I am; Peter says, twice, I am not. Peter stands with bad company warming himself, while Jesus shivers in the cold alone. Peter tries to protect himself; Jesus exposes himself to harm. Peter's nerve fails, while Jesus is steady and composed under great pressure. Jesus stands; Peter falls.The point is the contrast. The shame of Peter is a foil to the stunning glory of Jesus. But here's the angle of approach I'd like for us to take this morning. I want to learn from Peter's fall.Humility learns from the failures of others. I think what God has for us this morning, at least in part, is to learn from the fall of Peter as it sits side by side with the shining faithfulness of Jesus.So, let's follow the arc of Peter's fall with four lessons.1. Stay Awake.By that, I mean stay awake spiritually. Just this week, with Peter's fall on my mind, I came across Mark 13:33–37 and was surprised how much this was exactly what Peter needed:Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or [get this:] when the rooster crows, or in the morning— 36 lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.Jesus gave Peter many warnings. We saw in John 13:36, Peter says: “Lord, why can I not follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus says, “Will you lay down your life for me? Truly, truly, I say to you, the rooster will not crow till you have denied me three times.”Here's how Jesus warns Peter in the Gospel of Luke, 22:31–34:“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, 32 but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” 33 Peter said to him, “Lord, I am ready to go with you both to prison and to death.” 34 Jesus said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster will not crow this day, until you deny three times that you know me.”This is vintage Peter with these strange ups and downs.One moment: You are the Christ! Then: Never, Lord!One moment: Don't wash my feet! Then: Wash my whole body!One moment: I will lay down my life for you! Then Jesus says: No, Peter, I'm laying down my life for you — and all the while you'll be denying me three times.After so many warnings, what happens in the garden? Peter falls asleep. He's not alone: James and John do too. Jesus warns them: “the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.” Then, sleeping again, Peter is startled awake as soldiers approach. He's caught off guard. He draws his sword and cuts off the ear; Jesus rebukes him; the disciples scatter.So, the first lesson from Peter is to heed Jesus's warnings to stay awake. That is, no spiritual sleeping. No spiritual vacations. No coasting or autopilot. Satan targets his attacks on us at the times he thinks we'll be least ready.So, are you awake this morning? Have you been awake this week? Spiritually awake. Are your eyes open to spiritual reality? Are your ears attuned daily to Jesus's word? Are your lips whispering prayers? Are you walking arm in arm with Christ's people? Or are you falling asleep?2. Beware your perceptions of social pressure.To be clear, Peter's denials are sin. Great sin. And his sin comes out in a particular circumstance: the questions of strangers. Peter's fall is not one of isolation; it's a failure of nerve in the face of what he's assuming other people are thinking. (And not just others but strangers.)Peter wants to protect himself. His master is in grave danger, and Peter assumes the disciples must be in danger too. But the reason I emphasize Peter's skewed perception is the presence of John.The best explanation of this enigmatic “other disciple” is that this is the author's humble way of telling a story he's in but it's not about him. Verse 15 mentions “another disciple.” Verse 16: “Since that disciple was known to the high priest, he entered with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest.”The key word is “also”: Verse 17: “You also are not one of this man's disciples, are you?”Verse 25: “You also are not one of his disciples, are you?”What's the “also”? It assumes this other disciple. The high priest and his people know John, and they know he's a disciple. Which is why they ask Peter, “Hey, you're not also a disciple, are you?” And the form of their question helps Peter deny it: “Surely, you're not with this Jesus too, are you?” The way they ask the question cues Peter up to deny it. But the denials are Peter's. People will do that, you know: “You're not one of those Christians, are you?” They're setting you up to say, Of course not.The reason we know Peter's perception was mistaken is it turns out nobody crucified John. The high priest and the people know that John is a disciple. But it's Jesus they want. So, John's presence, as a known disciple, shows how Peter's perception of what the strangers think was off. His fear was misplaced; Peter was off balance and misreading the situation. And even if he had read it right, that's no excuse for disowning his Master — not once or twice, but three times, and that after being warned so clearly. Then comes verse 27: the rooster crows. And Peter comes awake to his sin.What happened next to Peter? John doesn't tell us; he knows we have the other three Gospels. But before we go there, let's glean this: beware what thoughts you let dance in your head about what people think, especially strangers you do not know. Sometimes people, even strangers, catch us off guard at the strangest times with significant questions about our faith, the Bible, Christianity, our church, and they cue you up for the groupthink answer, whatever the context. Be ready for that. Don't give in. Pushback. Ask a question back. Or just give them the honest, straightforward, wisely worded truth that they need to hear to fry their categories.One more thing to add here, from one of your pastors: Be so careful with online and social-media impressions of what the masses are thinking. The two-dimensional, algorithmic online environment is highly distortive. It is a hall of mirrors and radicalizing extremes. People who grow more and more highly online do not grow more balanced in their assessment of other people's perceptions; they begin to lose touch with reality.So, stay awake, and beware your perceptions of social pressure.3. When you've failed, look Jesus in the eye.Now we pick up, from the Gospel of Luke, what happens once the rooster crows. This is an awesome moment. Luke 22:60–62:“Immediately, while [Peter] was still speaking, the rooster crowed. 61 And the Lord turned and looked at Peter. And Peter remembered the saying of the Lord, how he had said to him, “Before the rooster crows today, you will deny me three times.” 62 And he went out and wept bitterly.”So, the rooster crows. Both Jesus and Peter hear it. Peter reflexively looks at Jesus. And Jesus turns and looks at Peter. They lock eyes. What must this have been like for Peter?Was it utterly devastating? I don't think it was. I expect there was a lot in that look. I'm sure it was not an easy moment for Peter. He is startled wide awake. He is humbled. He goes out and weeps bitterly. But Peter doesn't hang himself. Somehow this is a healing devastation. It's an empowering humiliation. Yes, his soul is flooded with shame and conviction, but it leads to repentance and life.Peter's fall is so different than Judas's. It was so good for Peter that he looked Jesus in the eye. Imagine how much Jesus communicated in that look, without any words — Jesus's foreknowledge of Peter's fall, his clear warnings, his righteous anger, his genuine grief, his profound compassion, and his transforming power.Jesus not only had said Peter would deny him. He also said,“I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”Not “if you turn,” but “when you have turned.” Peter, you will turn. I have prayed for you. I will see to it, that you will turn; you will rise from this fall, so much so that you will strengthen your brothers.Yes, Peter had failed Jesus, and that was worth mourning. But now, freshly humbled, he also has a commission from the sovereign Christ. Peter locks eyes with Jesus and finds renewed strength to persevere and even strengthen the brothers.And oh what courage we'll come to see in Peter. His story will not be a rise and fall; it is a fall and rise. Which comes not because of his faithfulness but Jesus's.Jesus's Rise to the CrossSo, now we need to put our lessons on hold for a few minutes, and pick up Jesus's part of the story in verses 19–24. Remember: as Peter falls, Jesus stands.For me, the big question in verses 19–24 is, Wait, hold on, who is the high priest?It's confusing on the surface. Verse 13 says Jesus comes first to Annas, “the father-in-law of Caiaphas, who was high priest that year.” Then we have John's reminder in verse 14 about Caiaphas's prophecy (which we saw last fall back in 11:50: “it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish”).Then the focus shifts to Peter in verses 15–18, then back to Jesus in verse 19: “The high priest (is that Caiaphas?) then questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching.” Jesus answers,“I have spoken openly to the world. I have always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all Jews come together. I have said nothing in secret.”This high priest is trying to get Jesus to incriminate himself, without any witnesses. So, Jesus asks in verse 21:“Why do you ask me? Ask those who have heard me what I said to them; they know what I said.”In other words, ask my disciples; there are plenty of witnesses. And the irony is that just as Jesus is saying his disciples can witness for him, Peter is failing so miserably by denying him.At this, Jesus is struck, unjustly, by “one of the officers standing by,” who says, “Is that how you answer the high priest?” Jesus responds with a question, “If what I said is wrong, bear witness about the wrong; but if what I said is right, why do you strike me?”Then comes the surprise in verse 24: “Annas then sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.” Wait a minute: Jesus hasn't gone to Caiaphas yet. He's been standing before Annas till now? If that's the case, verses 19 and 22 have called Annas the high priest. But John said in verse 13 that Caiaphas “was high priest that year.” So, who is the high priest? Is it Annas, the father-in-law, who's been high priest before? Five of his sons have served yearlong terms, including now his son-in-law Caiaphas. Annas is the patriarch. He's the boss high priest; his sons and son-in-law take turns filling the role, but Annas is the one who holds the power. So, is he really the high priest?Or is it Caiaphas who formally holds the office? The Old Testament had said the high priesthood was to be for life. But the Romans have limited that seat of Jewish power by enforcing these one-year terms. So, technically, Caiaphas is high priest that year. Is he really the high priest?I don't think this confusion is by accident. I suspect John wants us to see that yes, Annas is in some sense high priest, and yes, Caiaphas also is in some sense high priest. But when you ask who's really high priest in John 18, what's the answer? It's not Annas. It's not Caiaphas. It's the man who stands before them, bound like a sacrifice. This man has chosen to be here, and he goes willingly to the cross as the true high priest who offers the true and final sacrifice.And the reason Jesus goes to the cross is not for sins of his own, but for disciples like Peter. Jesus's work as high priest and his sacrifice makes it so that disciples who have failed can lock eyes with him, and not only feel conviction, and not only grieve their failures, but so that they can see in his eyes, “I'm for you. Yes, you have failed me, but I love you, and I have made provision for your sin by the sacrifice of myself. You need not stay devasted. You too can turn.”When Jesus locks eyes with you in your sin, it's appropriate to weep. But not tears of despairs. Tears of repentance. When Jesus looks at you, be like Peter, repent; turn; don't reject Jesus and make your sin worse with self-sabotage; honor the achievement of his cross; acknowledge that he came to rescue sinners; get over yourself and receive his rescue. Which leads to our final lesson.So, stay awake; beware your perceptions of social pressure; lock eyes with Jesus when you've failed. And finally…4. Receive his sacrifice and his Spirit.Peter's faith didn't fail. He wept, and he turned. Which meant he received Jesus's sacrifice — for him, for John, for you, for every disciple.The work of Jesus as both high priest and sacrifice means he covers and deals with the just payment of our sin. And it is the finishing of his life-work of perfect righteousness which becomes ours in union with him by faith. And Jesus's sacrifice doesn't only forgive sins, and give us righteous standing before God, but the risen Christ also pours out his Holy Spirit (as we'll celebrate next week on Pentecost) to dwell in Peter, and dwell in us.Which gives us another piece of the complex picture of how Peter fell: he didn't yet have the Holy Spirit. Not like he would after Pentecost.When the Spirit comes, Peter will be awesome. He will rise indeed as the chief spokesman to proclaim what God has done in Jesus. And this Peter, and this John with him, will stand before this same Annas and Caiaphas and the whole Jewish council, and full of the Holy Spirit, say,“there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved. . . . Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20 for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard. (Acts 4:12, 20)Brothers and sisters, when you fall, know that in Jesus you can rise. Remember Peter. Do not presume on grace when tempted to sin. But when you have sinned, keep company with Peter in the aftermath. Lock eyes with Jesus. Go to him in his word, and in prayer, and through a Christian brother or sister. Own your sin; grieve it; and receive the purifying, empowering grace of his gaze, in his sacrifice and in his Spirit.Grace for You AlsoI don't know how this sermon is landing on you this morning, whether God is bringing to mind some failure, some fall, in private. Maybe in the past. Maybe it's a live, unresolved fall right now, and this message is for you, to lock eyes with Jesus, own your sin, and see the purifying grace in his eyes.Or perhaps you're thinking of this time in our city, and in our church, and how you've responded when someone caught you off guard with, “You're not also at Cities Church, are you?”Jonathan has more to say about our moment next Sunday. But Peter's full story says to those who have been like him, and failed Jesus in some way: there is grace for you in the same place Peter found grace.Which brings us to the Table.Did you catch that quick detail in verse 18, that “the servants and officers had made a charcoal fire”? That's an odd detail: charcoal fire.The only other charcoal fire in all the Bible is just three chapters later in John 21. Jesus has risen. He appears to his disciples while fishing, gives them a miraculous catch of fish, and when they come ashore, verse 9, “they saw a charcoal fire in place.”This is the public restoration of Peter. Jesus means to use this flawed man, oh does he. He failed three times by a charcoal fire, and now Jesus gives him three matching opportunities to declare his love, and receive the commission to feed Jesus's sheep.However you've fallen short of what Jesus is worth, let this Table be your charcoal fire this morning. This is a table of restoration, of fresh grace and fresh resolve and fresh dedication.

SEASON 6 of Emetophobia Help TRIGGER WARNING: Words such as "vomit,” “throw up” and "sick" may be used. Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistGuest: Lindsey Read11 Emetophobia CLASSES with Anna: www.emetophobiahelp.org/classesAnna's Book: Conquer Your Emetophobia on Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Your-Emetophobia-Therapist-Overcame/dp/1805017764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D36DGAWBEPJK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Acbit8CAfkzOBj7DL2Nv78oGS9fkzCRJb6nA4jX1gRqcVDXuvBExOO90VyrVNBi3a1Ce-L5UlF0JqC076lWTnG5_SQQBUxYy04DI5eQHzssFPIZzniNfwRgipeT2V03g1q61jEZJ_-psTQEQesEST_LgQKjS6nkysXtI0PZrdF88ADoEakdiDk3PNVX0seLHpdQq04t9FXr1LWZNt9uL4ZXzJfVFykI0dJyqA4fWeeA.o285WUSMKi7F_7CB-OF_wrCZUXTzDGjMBatV1lTfadc&dib_tag=se&keywords=conquer+your+emetophobia&qid=1772144433&sprefix=Conquer+your+emet%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1Facebook Group: Emetophobia NO PANICANNA & DAVID'S BOOK: Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomiting in Children and Adults: Russ, David, Dr., Christie, Anna S., Support the showAnna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgResource site for Clinicians: www.emetophobia.netMERCH for stress, anxiety, panic: www.katralex.com

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SEASON 6 of Emetophobia Help TRIGGER WARNING: Words such as "vomit,” “throw up” and "sick" may be used. Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistGuest: Diana Haven11 Emetophobia CLASSES with Anna: www.emetophobiahelp.org/classesAnna's Book: Conquer Your Emetophobia on Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Your-Emetophobia-Therapist-Overcame/dp/1805017764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D36DGAWBEPJK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Acbit8CAfkzOBj7DL2Nv78oGS9fkzCRJb6nA4jX1gRqcVDXuvBExOO90VyrVNBi3a1Ce-L5UlF0JqC076lWTnG5_SQQBUxYy04DI5eQHzssFPIZzniNfwRgipeT2V03g1q61jEZJ_-psTQEQesEST_LgQKjS6nkysXtI0PZrdF88ADoEakdiDk3PNVX0seLHpdQq04t9FXr1LWZNt9uL4ZXzJfVFykI0dJyqA4fWeeA.o285WUSMKi7F_7CB-OF_wrCZUXTzDGjMBatV1lTfadc&dib_tag=se&keywords=conquer+your+emetophobia&qid=1772144433&sprefix=Conquer+your+emet%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1Facebook Group: Emetophobia NO PANICANNA & DAVID'S BOOK: Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomiting in Children and Adults: Russ, David, Dr., Christie, Anna S., FOR KIDS: "Turnaround Anxiety Program" with Emetophobia supplement (McCarthy/Russ) and  Emetophobia! The Ultimate Kids' Guide eBook : Russ. PhD, DavidBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/emethelpIntro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Support the showAnna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgResource site for Clinicians: www.emetophobia.netMERCH for stress, anxiety, panic: www.katralex.com

Ravens hometown Texas roadhouse is dissapointing. Anna reads him off the most popular food spots between men and women. Also, Ravens chilis has been lit recently. He's not really sure why. The Kentucky Derby! Golden Tempos come back blew everyone away. History was made when the first women trainer won the derby this past weekend. EVER!  Raven fell out of a truck recently. Luckily, Producer Justin also fell out of a truck recently. (Not really lucky...  but he can spare some advice). Justin gives his tips and trips on how to survive post fall. Anna and her husband Paul created their will. Anna thinks the entire process is insanely awkward and old-fashioned. She has very strong feelings about this strange paper and feels like an actual adult now. On the same note as will be making, Anna asked her husband if he would be okay to pull the plug on her. She then got the entire offices' opinion on if they would pull the final plug on her. You may be closer than you think with your coworkers.  Mad, sad or glad? This weekend, which one did you feel the most? Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia discuss if they were mad, sad, or glad. Then, Anna and Raven hear yours! Trending: The end of an era. Spirit airlines officially shut their doors this weekend after 43 years in the air. A sad time for those who were committed to the airline! Also tonight... the Met Gala!  It's Happy Hour Happening's! Producer Sophia heads out every weekend to see what happened to the bar-goers during the week! It's Teacher and Nurse appreciation week! Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia all shoutout their most memorable or favorite nurses/teachers! Then, Anna and Raven heard from Teachers and Nurses to hear what they do to make them special! John's brother was supposed to be in their wedding party, but the day before the wedding, he texted that he couldn't make it because he's a Realtor and got a call to go show two properties. He said that the client was looking to spend a lot and he needed the sale. Janet was livid and texted him after the ceremony that what he did was unacceptable and to never speak to them again, and now the brother is asking for the $400 he put in their card as a gift back. She refuses to give back the money, her husband says just give it back, she argues that they still had to pay for his plate! What do you think? Linda has a chance to win $100! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!   

Kyle Kilroy, A water operator from Boston has gone viral for his outstanding vocals underground. He gained recognition for his diverse range of opera, show hits, and traditional tunes, like the National Anthem. Kyle joins Anna and Raven to discuss his changing life.  Pick em news! Hear 3 news headlines; Raven picks one to hear the whole story! 1. Teens arrested after riding lawn mowers through target. 2. women weaponized swarm of bees against deputies trying to carry out eviction. 3. welfare check on 91 leads police to shocking discovery! Annas Oura ring is not happy... again. She thought it would cure her, but it made her feel kind of bad about herself. And her cocktail intake. It really spoke to her today, though.  Sydney Sweeney and her boyfriend Scooter Braun made festival goers very upset at StageCoach this weekend after perching herself on his shoulders for the concert. Producer Justin (6'4 ½) gives his stance on shoulder sits in crowds.  Scary bosses. Not fun. Miranda Priestly style. Anna and Raven discuss times they were genuinely terrified by the higher ups at a job.  Anna's daughter, Hayden, got a taste of her own medicine after having to take home a baby doll for a school project. It cries, and she must find the problem. Anna was fuming however, when Hayden powered it down to sleep. Anna couldn't power down Hayden because she was a colic baby. Dr. Clare Cardo Mckegney give all her tips and tricks on colic and steps you can take to ease the pain.  4 days at a job? After a very popular White Lotus cast member left after 4 days, Anna and Raven discuss the shortest amount of time ever spent at a job. How soon is too soon?  Over the weekend, Jessa and Liam attended a dinner party at his best friend's home. Jessa brought her own dinner in a Tupperware container. He thought it was odd, but whatever, she's on a diet and wants her “health” food- but now his best friend has called him, his friend's wife is insisting that she get an apology. She found it offensive that she would bring food, just for herself, to a dinner party. Jessa says that the truth is that the woman is a terrible cook, her house is filthy, and it's bad enough she must go there and sit for hours, but half the time she won't eat her food anyway. Jessa's not going to apologize for bringing her own dinner. Liam says she's being mean and should apologize to keep the peace with the friends. Jessa refuses, she told him to “lie and say I have celiac or something”. Whose side are you on?   It's Redemption Week on Can't Beat Raven, all week it's the last five players that have tied Raven with five correct answers, their shot at redemption. Do you root for them because they're good and deserving of the cash, or do you root against them, so the jackpot gets higher for you? Terri has a chance to win $3600! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven! 

SEASON 6 of Emetophobia Help TRIGGER WARNING: Words such as "vomit,” “throw up” and "sick" may be used. Host: Anna Christie, Psychotherapist and Emetophobia SpecialistGuest: Dr Katerina LevyDr. Katerina Levy's book: Felisha Meets CBT on Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Felisha-Meets-C-B-T-Coping-Emetophobia/dp/B0GRHDKNLT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2YOOGX71RXV5H&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-CpskjGYVD_MCY-dOsp1qw.ILyQprkSmuAp_obIbO4hsMSbAjqlnkWmZqQiwkIOZes&dib_tag=se&keywords=%22Felisha+meets+CBT%22+book&qid=1776723445&sprefix=felisha+meets+cbt+book%2Caps%2C258&sr=8-111 Emetophobia CLASSES with Anna: www.emetophobiahelp.org/classesAnna's Book: Conquer Your Emetophobia on Amazon.comhttps://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Your-Emetophobia-Therapist-Overcame/dp/1805017764/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2D36DGAWBEPJK&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Acbit8CAfkzOBj7DL2Nv78oGS9fkzCRJb6nA4jX1gRqcVDXuvBExOO90VyrVNBi3a1Ce-L5UlF0JqC076lWTnG5_SQQBUxYy04DI5eQHzssFPIZzniNfwRgipeT2V03g1q61jEZJ_-psTQEQesEST_LgQKjS6nkysXtI0PZrdF88ADoEakdiDk3PNVX0seLHpdQq04t9FXr1LWZNt9uL4ZXzJfVFykI0dJyqA4fWeeA.o285WUSMKi7F_7CB-OF_wrCZUXTzDGjMBatV1lTfadc&dib_tag=se&keywords=conquer+your+emetophobia&qid=1772144433&sprefix=Conquer+your+emet%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1Facebook Group: Emetophobia NO PANICANNA & DAVID'S BOOK: Emetophobia: Understanding and Treating Fear of Vomiting in Children and Adults: Russ, David, Dr., Christie, Anna S., FOR KIDS: "Turnaround Anxiety Program" with Emetophobia supplement (McCarthy/Russ) and  Emetophobia! The Ultimate Kids' Guide eBook : Russ. PhD, DavidBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/emethelpIntro Music: YouTube Audio Library, "Far Away (Sting)" by MK2, Used with Permission.Support the showAnna's Website: www.emetophobiahelp.orgResource site for Clinicians: www.emetophobia.netMERCH for stress, anxiety, panic: www.katralex.com

JOHN 18:1-27 - JESUS ARRESTED - BRIAN SUMNER - 2025JOHN 18:1-27 "When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. 2 And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples. 3 Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons. 4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, “Whom are you seeking?”5 They answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.”Jesus said to them, “I am He.” And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them. 6 Now when He said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.7 Then He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?”And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”8 Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,” 9 that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, “Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none.”10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?”Before the High Priest12 Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. 13 And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year. 14 Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.Peter Denies Jesus15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought Peter in. 17 Then the servant girl who kept the door said to Peter, “You are not also one of this Man's disciples, are you?”He said, “I am not.”18 Now the servants and officers who had made a fire of coals stood there, for it was cold, and they warmed themselves. And Peter stood with them and warmed himself.Jesus Questioned by the High Priest19 The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His doctrine.20 Jesus answered him, “I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing. 21 Why do you ask Me? Ask those who have heard Me what I said to them. Indeed they know what I said.”22 And when He had said these things, one of the officers who stood by struck[e] Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, “Do You answer the high priest like that?”23 Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but if well, why do you strike Me?”24 Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.Peter Denies Twice More25 Now Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. Therefore they said to him, “You are not also one of His disciples, are you?”He denied it and said, “I am not!”26 One of the servants of the high priest, a relative of him whose ear Peter cut off, said, “Did I not see you in the garden with Him?” 27 Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed."To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSupport the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

JOHN 18:1-27 - JESUS ARRESTED - BRIAN SUMNER - 2025JOHN 18:1-27 "When Jesus had spoken these words, He went out with His disciples over the Brook Kidron, where there was a garden, which He and His disciples entered. 2 And Judas, who betrayed Him, also knew the place; for Jesus often met there with His disciples. 3 Then Judas, having received a detachment of troops, and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, came there with lanterns, torches, and weapons. 4 Jesus therefore, knowing all things that would come upon Him, went forward and said to them, “Whom are you seeking?”5 They answered Him, “Jesus of Nazareth.”Jesus said to them, “I am He.” And Judas, who betrayed Him, also stood with them. 6 Now when He said to them, “I am He,” they drew back and fell to the ground.7 Then He asked them again, “Whom are you seeking?”And they said, “Jesus of Nazareth.”8 Jesus answered, “I have told you that I am He. Therefore, if you seek Me, let these go their way,” 9 that the saying might be fulfilled which He spoke, “Of those whom You gave Me I have lost none.”10 Then Simon Peter, having a sword, drew it and struck the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus.11 So Jesus said to Peter, “Put your sword into the sheath. Shall I not drink the cup which My Father has given Me?”Before the High Priest12 Then the detachment of troops and the captain and the officers of the Jews arrested Jesus and bound Him. 13 And they led Him away to Annas first, for he was the father-in-law of Caiaphas who was high priest that year. 14 Now it was Caiaphas who advised the Jews that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.Peter Denies Jesus15 And Simon Peter followed Jesus, and so did another disciple. Now that disciple was known to the high priest, and went with Jesus into the courtyard of the high priest. 16 But Peter stood at the door outside. Then the other disciple, who was known to the high priest, went out and spoke to her who kept the door, and brought Peter in. 17 Then the servant girl who kept the door said to Peter, “You are not also one of this Man's disciples, are you?”He said, “I am not.”18 Now the servants and officers who had made a fire of coals stood there, for it was cold, and they warmed themselves. And Peter stood with them and warmed himself.Jesus Questioned by the High Priest19 The high priest then asked Jesus about His disciples and His doctrine.20 Jesus answered him, “I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where the Jews always meet, and in secret I have said nothing. 21 Why do you ask Me? Ask those who have heard Me what I said to them. Indeed they know what I said.”22 And when He had said these things, one of the officers who stood by struck[e] Jesus with the palm of his hand, saying, “Do You answer the high priest like that?”23 Jesus answered him, “If I have spoken evil, bear witness of the evil; but if well, why do you strike Me?”24 Then Annas sent Him bound to Caiaphas the high priest.Peter Denies Twice More25 Now Simon Peter stood and warmed himself. Therefore they said to him, “You are not also one of His disciples, are you?”He denied it and said, “I am not!”26 One of the servants of the high priest, a relative of him whose ear Peter cut off, said, “Did I not see you in the garden with Him?” 27 Peter then denied again; and immediately a rooster crowed."To support this channel and partner with Brian in Ministryhttps://www.briansumner.net/support/For more on Brianhttp://www.briansumner.nethttps://www.instagram.com/BRIANSUMNER/https://www.facebook.com/BRIANSupport the showSUPPORT THE SHOW

Are our phones really listening to us? Anna, Raven, Producer Justin and Producer Sophia try to put ads in their phones by speaking about things they want right into their phones.  Happy TAX DAY! Ravens stressed; Anna had absolutely nothing to do with her taxes being filed. How to finesse a write-off with Raven.  Yup. Opera has done it again. She just... loves bread. What part of bread do you like? Cause there are only two people in the world... Crust people or no crust. Do you pass the relationship pizza test? Would you jump off a bridge if everyone else would? Annas daughter, Dakota, had no clue what this meant. She said yea, with parents' supervision. What sayings have totally been lost in translation this day in age? Therapist Eli Weinstein gives in his two cents on Ravens therapist “winding down” and leaving him. Eli has fired a patient before; maybe this is actually what happened to Raven! Today is the due date, but Producer Justin and Producer Sophia have not yet filed their taxes. Talk about procrastination! What would you give back to the community with your tax money! Fit by 50! Boss Keith wants to be in better shape for his 50th birthday. Anna and Raven are holding him to this with a weekly weight in which will last for 7 weeks. Starting weight- 198...Goal 185. Let's go Keith!  And also... Boss Ed. And his Minivan. Let's talk about them. Are you for or against the mom bus? Anna and Raven, and Ed discuss how they really feel about them. Are we bringing back sexy minivans?  Carol and Dave's daughter is 11 years old and insisted that she wanted to join the town cheerleading squad. She quit softball last year after two practices, and her father did not want her to join cheerleading because he thinks she's lazy and would quit this too. Well, she did. She refuses to go anymore, and mom doesn't want to fight her about it. Their daughter claims the girls are “drama” and that the coaches “are mean”. Dad says that's it and wants to take $350 out of her savings account to cover the fees and the uniform that they bought for her to participate. Mom says you can't take your kid's Christmas and birthday money. He says you can teach them a lesson by taking their cash. Your thoughts? Kathy has a chance to win $2600! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven! 

This week… we're going there.Dating sober. Regretful one-night stands. The murky truth about consent. Letting go of shame. First sober sexual encounters… and yes, even prison date nights. It's all on the table.I'm joined by the brilliant Anna Wolfe, host of How To Get Wet When You're Dry, who brings both lived experience and serious journalistic insight into what actually happens after we get sober, especially when it comes to relationships and sex.We talk about the things most of us have done… but rarely unpack properly. The choices we made when alcohol was involved, the lines that got blurred, and what it looks like to navigate intimacy without it.It's honest, uncomfortable at times, and properly eye-opening.And yes… I do cringe my way through parts of it.But that's kind of the point. Because sobriety doesn't just change what we drink, it changes how we connect, how we choose, and how we show up in the most vulnerable parts of our lives.Enjoy! and you can listen to Annas podcast here - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-get-wet-when-youre-dry/id1833243242or follow her here - @imannawolfe

How far would you go for an animal? A caller drove four hours in the middle of the night for his wife, so a mouse wouldn't find his way back.  Coachella, The Artemis Return, and the very quiet Masters! Producer Jon fills us in on the madness of this week! Happy Friday! The Masters are happening right now in Augusta, Georgia. Anna and Raven discuss the very particular rules of the championship. Would you let strangers live in your house? Pick em' news! Raven hears 3 headlines and only gets here the story behind one! Man arrested after demanding 55 dollars in gas refusing to pay, human skull found at park during easter egg hunt, man's McDonalds order required manager approval! Anna is convinced she can be Ravens new therapist after his current one just broke the news that he's winding down in his practice and “firing him”. Producer Sophia played AI therapist, Anna played Anna therapist.  Trending! The TS & TK wedding. Allegedly, the save the date has been leaked, purposefully. The rumors were June 13th, at a ocean house hotel, but truly, I don't think anyone other than her knows the details at this point!    Every week Anna and Raven invite a middle school student to participate in Middle Schooler News! They report the headline news and Anna and Raven comment on it! This week Jillian joins the show and Anna and Raven find out what's going on in the world!    It's Mommy's Margarita Friday! For all you do, and all you put up with this week, you earned yourself a reward! What did you do for your Mommy Margarita?      Ruby and Micah need a new roof for their home and have been discussing it for months. Their teenage daughter has come forward and offered to give them $10,000 towards it. Her boyfriend's parents are very wealthy, and she was talking to them about it and they offered. Mom says they should take the money, why not? They've been together for two years, if they can get a handout, why not take it?  They need it. He says that it's weird and embarrassing. What would you do? Jesse has a chance to win $2300! All he has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven! 

Pokémon trading cards have caused thefts and scams all around the world. Pokémon card black market. If you didn't know that existed, it does. Anna, Raven, Producer Sophia, and Producer Justin discuss what they collected as a kid. Anna's been trying to fix her RBF after her boss pointed it out. She had to do so when her tour guide at her daughter's school talked about her most recent class. How would you befriend an alien or inanimate object?  A woman gave birth on a plane from Jamaica to New York over the weekend.  Is it out yet? Chris, a passenger on the flight, explains his firsthand experience. Raven received a phone call when he was celebrating his birthday in Vegas that his therapist was closing his practice. Raven thinks it's his fault. Anna claims she can be his therapist.  Is it Coachella or Annas scented candle? Anna tested raven on his knowledge to see if he can tell if Anna is stating a band playing in Coachella this weekend, or the name of a scented candle she found in her house.  People love chaos! When a fight broke out at a baseball game last night it struck thought. Why do people crave drama, especially in sports? It is fun... sometimes.  You meet a guy, go on a few dates. End up close to dating. Then, you find out he is $160,000 in credit card debt. Is this a dealbreaker for you? Would you continue the relationship? Anna and Raven have some thoughts.  Ethan and Mary's neighbor kept leaving her dog outside on the balcony in their apartment building and she reported her to the police. She said it was animal abuse and the dog would be barking all day long when no one was home. A couple of days ago, her car had two flat tires and was keyed. She has no way of proving it was the same neighbor, but she is sure of it. She's filed a report with the police and told them her thoughts (the police said they can't just accuse someone with no proof) but wants her husband, Ethan, to confront the neighbor. He says he's not getting involved, it was her mistake for calling the police officers about the dog in the first place, he told her to mind her business. Now, she's dealing with the aftermath of having a big mouth. She says he needs to be a man and defend her. What do you think? Harry and Whitney have a chance to win $2200! All they have to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven! 

No TSA horror story for Raven from his trip to Vegas, however he did run into a pre airport situation in the parking lot. You win some, you lose some! PSA: Stay out of any and all public transportation at this point. MARCH MADNESS? No, Text Madness! We listened to you and narrowed down the most annoying things people do via text- the elite 8! Now we need you to vote for the final 4! Check out our socials and comment your 4 votes, one from each bracket! Let's find the biggest text pet peeve! GO UCONN After Howie Mandell went viral for being upset for a back handed comment, Anna and Raven discuss the things they hear that makes them cringe. A not really compliment? A nice gesture with a dark meaning behind it. We don't like em'.  The KITKAT bandit. Italian thieves stole an entire truck of KitKat bars. F1 themed ones. 12 tons of chocolate. What was the goal here!?  Raven turned down a Waymo this week, out of fear. It's a driverless car that he does not trust in the slightest. Would you ride a car with no driver? Especially in a busy city like Vegas? HAPPY HOUR HAPPENINGS! Producer Sophia went to hear some crazy stories from some fellow Happy Hour goers. To sum it up... Would you date your cousin?  Anna was told she has an RBF from her reviewer at work. She looks mad or unapproachable around the office, which she definitely does not feel the way she looks. What surprising trait were you told that you were unsure about?  Briana was at her mother-in-law's house and was texting photos from her MIL's phone to herself when she saw a text with her name on it, she opened the text even though she knew she shouldn't and it was her MIL's sister. There was an entire chain discussing how controlling she is. She's hurt by this and now doesn't want to go to her MIL's surprise 70th birthday party. Her husband, Carlton, says she can't tell his mom that she saw that text chain and she has to go to the party. He thinks she was wrong to read the text, and doesn't want to start problems in the family. What do you think?   Cheryl has a chance to win $1,400! All she has to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven! 

Welcome to Day 2824 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2824 – Great Deeds, Strong Faith, Big God – Luke 5:12-26   Putnam Church Message – 02/22/2026 Luke's Account of the Good News - “Great Deeds, Strong Faith, Big God.”    Last week, we continued our study of the ministry of Jesus Christ with a message titled “What It's Like to Fish With Jesus,” where we learned that fishing with Jesus looks nothing like fishing alone. Today, we continue with the thirteenth message in Luke's narrative of the Good News of Jesus Christ in a message titled “Great Deeds, Strong Faith, Big God.” Our Core verses for this week are Luke 5:12-26, found on page 1598 of your Pew Bibles. Follow along as I read. SCRIPTURE READING — Luke 5:12-26 (NIV)  Jesus Heals a Man With Leprosy 12 While Jesus was in one of the towns, a man came along who was covered with leprosy.[a] When he saw Jesus, he fell with his face to the ground and begged him, “Lord, if you are willing, you can make me clean.” 13 Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” And immediately the leprosy left him. 14 Then Jesus ordered him, “Don't tell anyone, but go, show yourself to the priest and offer the sacrifices that Moses commanded for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.” 15 Yet the news about him spread all the more, so that crowds of people came to hear him and to be healed of their sicknesses. 16 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Jesus Forgives and Heals a Paralyzed Man 17 One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick. 18 Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. 19 When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. 20 When Jesus saw their faith, he said, “Friend, your sins are forgiven.” 21 The Pharisees and the teachers of the law began thinking to themselves, “Who is this fellow who speaks blasphemy? Who can forgive sins but God alone?” 22 Jesus knew what they were thinking and asked, “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts? 23 Which is easier: to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,' or to say, ‘Get up and walk'? 24 But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.” So he said to the paralyzed man, “I tell you, get up, take your mat and go home.” 25 Immediately he stood up in front of them, took what he had been lying on and went home praising God. 26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.” Opening Prayer Father, we come before You aware that our vision of You is often too small. We confess that we shrink You down to the size of our schedules, our worries, and our expectations. Enlarge our vision today. Open our eyes to see Your authority, Your compassion, and Your power to forgive. Give us strong faith in a big God. Through Christ our Lord, Amen. When God Gets Too Small And it happens so subtly. / Israel had done it. / The Pharisees had done it. Even sincere believers can do it. By the time of Tiberius Caesar, Herod Antipas, Pontius Pilate, Annas, and Caiaphas, God had been reduced to a cosmic scorekeeper — tallying good deeds, deducting points for bad behavior, enforcing Sabbath rules, inspecting hand-washing rituals, policing technicalities. God had become predictable. / Manageable. / Containable. / Small. And then Jesus walked into their world — and suddenly God began growing again. Luke 5:12–26 is not merely about miracles. / It is about vision. / It is about authority. /It is about discovering that God is far bigger than we imagined. Today we see: • A great deed • Strong faith • A very big God And the question Luke leaves hanging over the entire scene is this: Will our vision of God expand… or will we shrink Him back down? Main Point One: A Big God Touches the Untouchable (Luke 5:12–16) Let's begin with the leper. Luke tells us: “In one of the villages, Jesus met a man with an advanced case of leprosy…” (Luke 5:12, NLT) Not a mild case. / Not a recent diagnosis. / “Advanced Case or Covered” — literally full of it. In the ancient world, leprosy was not just a medical condition. / It was social death. / It was religious exclusion. / It was isolation. Leviticus 13 required the leper to live outside the camp. / To cry out “Unclean!” / To avoid contact. |Imagine the loneliness. / Imagine the silence. / Imagine the years without touch. / He had likely not felt a human hand in years. And then he sees Jesus. And he falls on his face and says: “Lord, if You are willing, You can heal me and make me clean.” (12) Notice what he does not say. / He does not question Jesus' ability. / He questions His willingness. / Ability wasn't the problem. / Acceptance was. And perhaps that's where some of us live. / We don't doubt that God can. / We wonder if He will. / Or if He wants to. / Or if we are worth touching. And then Luke records something breathtaking. “Jesus reached out and touched him.” / He touched him!  / Jesus could have spoken the word from across the street. / He healed from miles away in John 4. / He commanded demons with a phrase. / But here — He touches. Why? Because the miracle was not only physical. / It was relational. / The leper didn't just need cleansing. / He needed restoration. / He needed to feel accepted. / And in that moment, God got bigger. / The Pharisees saw uncleanness. / Jesus saw a man. Ancient Perspective In Jewish thought, leprosy symbolized sin. / It was visible corruption. / Outward manifestation of inward decay. / When Miriam was struck with leprosy (Numbers 12), it was associated with rebellion. / When Naaman was cleansed (2 Kings 5), it was seen as divine mercy. Rabbinic tradition even said curing leprosy was as difficult as raising the dead. / In other words, this was beyond human ability. / Which is exactly where Jesus operates. Object Lesson — Hold up a glove. Without a hand inside, it is lifeless. / Shapeless. Useless. / But when a hand enters it — suddenly it moves, grasps, functions. The leper's life was like that glove. / Empty. / Isolated. / Untouchable. Until God entered his story. / The difference was not in the glove. / It was in the hand. Modern Analogy There are “lepers” today. / Not with skin disease. / But with stigma. / Addiction. Failure. / Public scandal. / Divorce. / Depression. / Bankruptcy. / Shame. Society and even some churches say: Keep your distance.  Jesus says:  Come here. Hebrews 4:15 reminds us: “We do not have a high priest who...

Acts 4:1-221And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them,2greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.3And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.5On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem,6with Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, “By what power or by what name did you do this?”8Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders,9if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed,10let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well.11This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone.12And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”13Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus.14But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition.15But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another,16saying, “What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it.17But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name.” 18So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.19But Peter and John answered them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge,20for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard.”21And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people, for all were praising God for what had happened.22For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.