Podcasts about Aram

In our last episode, Ahab struck a deal with Ben-Hadad, the king of Aram instead of destroying him, but because the Lord had set him apart for destruction, an unnamed prophet pronounces judgment on Ahab. Some time passes, and Ahab sets his sights on a field that belongs to another man. After he refuses to sell it, Ahab pouts in his room until Jezebel hatches a scheme to murder him and take his land. Elijah appears to prophecy his demise, and remarkably, Ahab responds with humility. Later, the prophet Micaiah shares a vision of the Lord's throne room where God permits a lying spirit to bring about Ahab's demise. 1 Kings 21 – 1:07 .  1 Kings 22 – 7:42 .  Psalm 95 – 18:41 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Aram and Jack check in on the first release of All Star voting figures, highlighting the MANY issues they have with the early results before breaking down what is clicking for PCA and Dustin May. The guys wrap things up by previewing some of the most exciting games of the week, with some headliner matchups. Best of Monday: 1:00Best of Monday (cont.): 11:00NL All-Star Ballot: 19:00All-Star Ballot (cont.): 25:00AL All-Star Ballot (cont.): 36:00Tuesday Preview: 43:00 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After experiencing the power and authority of the God of Israel on top of Mount Carmel, where fire fell from heaven to consume Elijah's sacrifice, the prophet runs to Jezreel ahead of King Ahab. Upon hearing Jezebel's threats to execute him, Elijah then flees in despair to a distant mountaintop. Later, King Ahab of Israel goes to battle with Ben-Hadad of Aram. The Lord sends an unnamed prophet to alert Ahab that the Lord will win the battle for Israel so that Ahab will know that He alone is God over the whole earth. Then, when Ahab disobeys the Lord's command and spares Ben-Hadad instead of destroying him, the Lord sends another unnamed prophet to pronounce judgment. 1 Kings 19 – 1:09 .  1 Kings 20 – 6:35 .  Psalm 94 – 18:23 . :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Aram and Peter recap the exciting weekend that was in Major League Baseball! Marlins vs. Pirates: 5:45Dodgers vs. White Sox: 15:05Rockies vs. Athletics: 22:00Rays vs. Angels: 29:38Braves vs. Mets: 34:40Mariners vs. Nationals: 41:05Padres vs. Orioles: 49:17Yankees vs. Blue Jays 55:20Tigers vs. Guardians: 1:04:25Dbacks vs. Reds: 1:07:25Cardinals vs. Twins: 1:12:50 Phillies vs. Brewers: 1:18:10Astros vs. Royals: 1:25:40Cubs vs. Giants: 1:32:20Rangers vs. Red Sox: 1:37:25 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aram and Peter buy or sell Fangraphs projections for the rest of the season before a Minor League report and the weekend preview! Intro: 0:00 AL East Winner: 2:03 Orioles or White Sox: 8:47 Rangers Playoffs: 14:40 NL Central Battle: 21:58 Miss Playoffs: 33:41 World Series Winner: 41:58 MiLB Report: 48:19 Weekend Preview: 1:01:06 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter & Aram run you through the biggest headlines in MLB. From the White Sox's surge to first place to the collapse of the Chicago Cubs. Plus, a REAL conversation about the Cardinals, Acuna's health, and Tarik Skubal returning on Saturday. They end with the Luis Lara extension from the Milwaukee Brewers and a question: Does Milwaukee have the best farm system of the last decade? Time Stamps: Intro: 0:00 White Sox First Place: 5:21 Cubs Collapse: 18:29 Cardinals are Real: 28:10 Ronald Acuna Jr Injury: 40:40 Tarik Skubal is Back: 48:45 Luis Lara Extension: 51:45 Best System of the Decade: 56:35 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aram and Jack whip around the headlines in Major League Baseball, starting off with the chaotic 15-14 Brewers win over the A's in Las Vegas on Monday night. Las Vegas Launchpad: 0:00 Tarik Skubal Rehab: 13:00 Jung Hoo Lee: 21:00 Josh Jung/TEX Turnaround: 30:00 Brandon Marsh/PHI Turnaround: 40:00 NL Central Update: 48:00 All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim and Aram explore masculinity, personal growth, coaching strategies, and community building in this candid conversation. They discuss the importance of safety, self-awareness, and the power of in-person connection for personal and professional development. You can find us on Instagram: Aram: @4weeks2thebeach Jim: @jimmynutrition   Grab some Serenity Gummies: CuredNutrition.com Code: OSL for 20% OFF Get some t-shirts/tanks/hoodies at:   https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/shop If you'd like to reach out to Aram, you can find him at:  https://www.4weeks2thebeach.com/work-with-me If you'd like to reach out to Jim, you can find him at:  https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/schedule Go get some supplements: www.legionathletics.com, use code: ARAM

“Wash And Be Clean”2 Kings 5:1-19a1 Now Naaman was commander of the army of the king of Aram. He was a great man in the sight of his master and highly regarded, because through him the Lord had given victory to Aram. He was a valiant soldier, but he had leprosy.[a]2 Now bands of raiders from Aram had gone out and had taken captive a young girl from Israel, and she served Naaman's wife. 3 She said to her mistress, “If only my master would see the prophet who is in Samaria! He would cure him of his leprosy.”4 Naaman went to his master and told him what the girl from Israel had said. 5 “By all means, go,” the king of Aram replied. “I will send a letter to the king of Israel.” So Naaman left, taking with him ten talents[b] of silver, six thousand shekels[c] of gold and ten sets of clothing. 6 The letter that he took to the king of Israel read: “With this letter I am sending my servant Naaman to you so that you may cure him of his leprosy.”7 As soon as the king of Israel read the letter, he tore his robes and said, “Am I God? Can I kill and bring back to life? Why does this fellow send someone to me to be cured of his leprosy? See how he is trying to pick a quarrel with me!”8 When Elisha the man of God heard that the king of Israel had torn his robes, he sent him this message: “Why have you torn your robes? Have the man come to me and he will know that there is a prophet in Israel.” 9 So Naaman went with his horses and chariots and stopped at the door of Elisha's house. 10 Elisha sent a messenger to say to him, “Go, wash yourself seven times in the Jordan, and your flesh will be restored and you will be cleansed.”11 But Naaman went away angry and said, “I thought that he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God, wave his hand over the spot and cure me of my leprosy. 12 Are not Abana and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Couldn't I wash in them and be cleansed?” So he turned and went off in a rage.13 Naaman's servants went to him and said, “My father, if the prophet had told you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much more, then, when he tells you, ‘Wash and be cleansed'!” 14 So he went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy.15 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God. He stood before him and said, “Now I know that there is no God in all the world except in Israel. So please accept a gift from your servant.”16 The prophet answered, “As surely as the Lord lives, whom I serve, I will not accept a thing.” And even though Naaman urged him, he refused.17 “If you will not,” said Naaman, “please let me, your servant, be given as much earth as a pair of mules can carry, for your servant will never again make burnt offerings and sacrifices to any other god but the Lord. 18 But may the Lord forgive your servant for this one thing: When my master enters the temple of Rimmon to bow down and he is leaning on my arm and I have to bow there also—when I bow down in the temple of Rimmon, may the Lord forgive your servant for this.”19 “Go in peace,” Elisha said.CONNECT WITH USIf you have any questions or would like to get to know us further, head over to https://www.triumphlbc.org/connect and fill out our online connection card.ABOUT TRIUMPHTriumph wants to see the life and message of Jesus transform your heart, home, and city. To learn more visit https://www.triumphlbc.org/

Aram and Peter walk through Just Baseball's Top 100 Prospect Update which includes 25 newcomers and some big time movers! All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter! Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ESPN's Buster Olney joins the show to discuss the CBA negotiations between owners and players, Tarik Skubal trade rumors, general league trade rumors (including notes on both the Red Sox plans as well as the Astros plans with Yordan Alvarez) and much more before Aram and Peter dive into several more headlines to close. CBA Negotiations: 1:00Trade Deadline Rumors: 18:30IKF Comments: 35:21Jazz Chisholm Comments: 44:04Mariners Win Streak: 49:29Josh Hader Return: 56:14 Just Baseball's Updated Top 100 List! All the Important Links! Join our Just Baseball Discord Just Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Aram and Jack highlight discuss the ejection issues in NCAA's Regionals, the pitchers and hitters of the month in both leagues, Edwin Arroyo's call up (and Elly De La Cruz's injury) as well as other notable MLB headlines. NCAA Regional Update: 1:00Elly De La Cruz/Edwin Arroyo: 11:00NL Pitcher of the Month: 19:00AL/NL Players of the Month: 25:00Dodgers/Carmen Mlodzinski: 35:00Craig Breslow: 43:00See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Şişşşt… Aramızda kalsın, yiyip yiyip kusuyormuş.”Bulimiya hakkında konuşurken çoğu zaman sadece iki davranıştan bahsediyoruz: yemek ve kusmak.Ama işin görünmeyen tarafı çok daha büyük.Yemekten keyif alamamak.Sürekli yemek düşünmek.Kusmak için uygun zamanı kollamak.Yakalanmamaya çalışmak.Kokuyu gizlemek.Yüzündeki kızarıklığı saklamak.Ve en önemlisi…UTANMAK. Bu bölümde bulimiyanın DSM-5 tanımını konuşuyoruz ama orada kalmıyoruz.Bulimiyanın psikolojik ve fizyolojik sebeplerinden, binge eating ile olan ilişkisinden, Brené Brown'ın utanç araştırmalarından ve iyileşmenin nasıl mümkün olduğundan bahsediyoruz.Eğer siz ya da sevdiğiniz biri bulimiya ile mücadele ediyorsa, bu bölüm size yalnız olmadığınızı hatırlatmak için burada.

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Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com joined us to talk about Edwin Arroyo.Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aram Leighton of JustBaseball.com joined us to talk about Edwin Arroyo.Podcasts of The Mo Egger Radio Show are a service of Longnecks Sports Grill.Listen to the show live weekday afternoons 3:00 - 6:00 on ESPN1530. Listen Live: ESPN1530.com/listenGet more: https://linktr.ee/MoEggerFollow on X: @MoEggerInstagram too: @MoEggerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gofi ist gerade aus Griechenland zurückgekehrt, wo er mit einer Gruppe eine intensive Woche lang auf den Spuren des Apostels Paulus unterwegs war. Diese Reise und Gofis Erlebnisse und Eindrücke davon, nehmen die drei Hossa Talker zum Anlass, um intensiv über diese faszinierende und kontroverse Figur nachzudenken: Shaul von Tarsos war radikal. Was er anpackte, das erledigte er zu 150%. Und dabei konnte er rücksichtslos sein - gegen sich selbst und auch andere. Aufgewachsen als Bürger zweier Kulturen, der hellenistischen und der jüdischen, fließend zweisprachig (Griechisch und Aramäisch), war er in einer multikulturellen, multireligiösen und globalisierten Welt zu Hause. Als Handwerker, jüdischer Theologe und Mystiker. Mit einem großen Ziel: Er wollte die Welt mit seiner Botschaft erobern. Unter seinem Künstlernamen Paulus (der Kleine) ging er diese große Aufgabe an. Wo er auftauchte, spaltete er die Geister. Und das hat sich bis heute nicht geändert. Während die einen ihn verehren und ihm unendlich dankbar dafür sind, den christlichen Glauben nach Europa gebracht zu haben, sind andere frustriert und haben unter manchen seiner Lehren und Aussagen und deren Wirkungsgeschichte so sehr gelitten, dass sie sich mitunter wünschen, Paulus und seine Briefe aus der Bibel entfernen zu können. Wäre das Christentum ohne Paulus vielleicht schöner oder zumindest problemärmer? Ein Talk, der den Versuch unternimmt, dem Menschen hinter den Bibelversen ein kleines Stück näher zu kommen und seine Welt mit seinen Augen zu sehen. Noch ein Hinweis in eigener Sache: Natürlich wird HOSSA TALK immer kostenlos bleiben! Allerdings macht Deine Spende es uns leichter möglich, den Podcast zu produzieren und trotzdem unseren finanziellen Verpflichtungen nachzukommen. Das kann ein einmaliger Betrag sein, aber auch ein kleiner regelmäßiger Betrag. Egal wie Du Dich entscheidest: Wir sind für jede Hilfe sehr, sehr dankbar! Informationen dazu findest Du hier: https://hossa-talk.de/spenden/

Aram, Peter and Jack answer your mailbag questions from Discord and Social Media!Intro: 0:00Blockbuster Deals: 12:57MLB Cy Young: 35:42Franchise Starting Pitcher: 40:26Selling Mets: 46:54Worst Situation Moving Forward: 53:24Hybrid Buy/Sell: 59:24Postseason Swings: 1:07:11All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordJust Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailOne overlooked verse in Genesis names a son “Division” and quietly points to one of the biggest turning points in human history. We open Genesis 10:22–32 and follow Shem's family line, not as a dry record of ancient names, but as a carefully preserved trail of promise that Scripture protects from Eve all the way to Jesus Christ. Along the way, we clarify why Noah's blessing focuses on Shem, and why the Bible keeps returning to this lineage as the channel of true worship and covenant hope. We also dig into the meaning of “Hebrew” through Eber, showing why the term is broader than “descendants of Abraham” and how it shapes the way we read Old Testament identity and people groups. Then we connect Shem's sons to the real world of nations and language, including Aram and the rise of Aramaic, the common tongue across the region and a language seen in parts of Daniel and Ezra and spoken widely in the time of Jesus. These details matter because they make the Bible's storyline feel grounded, coherent, and historically textured. The heart of the devotional is Peleg: “in his days the earth was divided”. Rather than leaning on speculation, we let the text interpret the text and tie “division” to Babel and the confusion of languages, a linguistic and geographic scattering that still echoes through human life. We close with a direct principle that confronts all of us: one person's sin never stays private, and one person's righteousness never stays contained. Romans 5 brings the ultimate contrast Adam's disobedience that spreads death and Jesus Christ's obedience that brings justification and life. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What ripple effects are your choices creating right now?Support the showhttps://www.jacksonfamilyministry.comhttps://bobslone.com/home/podcast-production/

Aram and Jack discussMiz/Brewers: 1:00Mets: 11:00Astros No-No: 19:05Nats/Phillies: 25:05MiLB Update: 35:05Gage Jump: 43:05All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordJust Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aram and Peter recap the weekend that was in Major League Baseball.Intro: 1:00Mets vs. Marlins: 4:52Cardinals vs. Reds: 12:46Dodgers vs. Brewers: 19:15White Sox vs. Giants: 25:44Tigers vs. Orioles: 33:08Yankees vs. Rays 38:08Pirates vs. Blue Jays 41:36Twins vs. Red Sox 46:44Guardians vs. Phillies 54:35Mariners vs. Royals 1:00:25Nationals vs. Braves 1:07:22Athletics vs. Padres 1:13:35Rockies vs. Dbacks 1:19:02Astros vs. Cubs 1:26:22Rangers vs. Angels 1:32:55All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordJust Baseball Merch! Subscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jim and Aram as they explore topics ranging from personal routines, nutrition hacks, style tips, to humorous anecdotes about everyday life. This episode offers practical insights and laughs, perfect for those looking to improve their lifestyle and mindset.   You can find us on Instagram: Aram: @4weeks2thebeach Jim: @jimmynutrition   Grab some Serenity Gummies: CuredNutrition.com Code: OSL for 20% OFF Get some t-shirts/tanks/hoodies at:   https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/shop If you'd like to reach out to Aram, you can find him at:  https://www.4weeks2thebeach.com/work-with-me If you'd like to reach out to Jim, you can find him at:  https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/schedule Go get some supplements: www.legionathletics.com, use code: ARAM

Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. 2 Samuel 14 Spencer Cary Download TranscriptGood morning. What a wonderful morning. Baptisms are a time to truly be thankful that God redeems any of us and that we get to enjoy the benefits of what it means to follow him, belong to him in the context of the church community. What a blessing. We're continuing to walk through 1 and 2 Samuel. We're in 2 Samuel chapter 14 today.We'll spill into chapter 15 as well. We've got quite a bit of story to get through. Let me give us a little bit of a recap from last week. It'll be on page 303 in the Black Bible. So if you're going to grab a Bible nearby, you can follow along with us.Last week, really last week in the next few chapters, we're kind of living in the aftermath of David's sin. What we saw last week is that his son Anon desired his half-sister Tamar, and then he assaulted her. And we saw the devastation of that spill into two years of Tamar's brother waiting for his opportunity to exact revenge, and then we saw Absalom kill Amnon. And we are in the aftermath of that tragic story, and we're going to see more of this continue into a story today that has also elements that are laden with sin. And my hope as we walk through this story today that in the darkness of this really section of 2 Samuel, we would actually discover some really wonderful hope.Some really, really wonderful hope. So let me pray for us, and then we're just going to jump straight into the story. Heavenly Father, we thank you that you, in the middle of sin and brokenness, in the middle of darkness, in the middle of all sorts of suffering, because of the effects of sin, you bring wonderful hope. God, I pray that we would be reminded of that today as we walk through a story that continues in this section that is difficult. And we ask that you would open our eyes to what is true, and that we might leave here as not just hearers of the word, but we would also be doers of the word.We ask this in faith, in Jesus' name. Amen. All right, so pick up in verse 1. Now Joab, the son of Zeruiah, knew that the king's heart went out to Absalom. And Joab sent to Tekoa, and brought from there a wise woman, and said to her, Pretend to be a mourner, and put on mourning garments. Do not anoint yourself with oil, but behave like a woman who has been mourning many days for the dead.Go to the king, and speak thus to him. So Joab put words in her mouth. So Joab sees how much this situation with Absalom has affected David, and he wants to do something about it. Joab is the commander of his army. It's David's nephew. He loves David.And he wants to ease his pain, and he figures out a way to do this, that he's going to do pretty much what Nathan the prophet did, which is to come and act out a story. I don't know why David keeps falling for these, but he does. Like he apparently appreciates theatrics, but he just... Joab sees what happened with Nathan the prophet, and says, I'm going to do the same thing. I'm going to find this wise woman. He goes and sends for a woman from Tekoa, which is not far away from Jerusalem.And then basically says, you're going to be someone who's mourning, who is sad. And then he gives her a script that she's going to go act out before the king to illustrate a point. So this is the script. Verse 4. When the woman of Tekoa came to the king, she fell on her face to the ground and paid homage and said, Save me, O king. Which is a dramatic entry into something that actually would have been very normal for their time.The Israelite kings were meant to be Judges for the people. That you could come and bring your dispute to the king, that he would hear it and give a ruling on it. This is a normal practice. And she says, Save me, O king. Verse 5. And the king said to her, What is your trouble?She answered, Alas, I'm a widow. My husband is dead. And your servant had two sons. And they quarreled with one another in the field. There was no one to separate them. And one struck the other and killed him.And now the whole clan has risen against your servant. And they say, Give up the man who struck his brother that we may put him to death for the life of his brother whom he killed. And so they would destroy the air also. Thus they would quench my coal that is left and leave my husband, neither name nor remnant, on the face of the earth. So, that's the script that Joab writes for her. And it is indeed sad.It is a woman who has been widowed. She has two sons. Her sons are in the field. They're fighting, and the other one, one of them kills the other. So it's devastating to lose a son.Now, the remaining son, her clan, is wanting capital punishment. They want him to be put to death. And she's hiding him. And they're demanding this. And she's coming to the king. So that she could be spared more of this grief so that her husband would have a name, have a remnant that's left behind.That's the situation. Then the king said to the woman, Go to your house, and I will give orders concerning you. And the woman of Tekoa said to the king, On me be the guilt, my Lord the king, and on my father's house let the king and his throne be guiltless. The king said, If anyone says anything to you, bring him to me, and he shall never touch you again. Then she said, Please let the king invoke the Lord your God, that the avenger of blood kill no more, and my son be not destroyed.He said, As the Lord lives, not one hair on your son shall fall to the ground. So she gets David. She reels him in. And she gets him to agree to, invoking the name of the Lord, a protection upon this fake son. So he's going to, no one's going to lay a hand on him.So this is David, y'all. David just so clearly can assess the situation that's outside of himself. He just so clearly sees it. He's like, I'm going to intervene. And she's got him. Verse 12.Then the woman said, Please let your servant speak a word to my Lord the king. He said, Speak. And the woman said, Why then have you planned such a thing against the people of God? For in giving this decision, the king convicts himself inasmuch as the king does not bring his banished one home again. And that's the point of Joab's script. To get David to reckon with the fact that Absalom cannot come back to Jerusalem.She got him. Joab wrote this well. She says, You've convicted yourself. It is you who have made sure that Absalom cannot come home. And then she continues. Verse 14.We must all die. We are like water spilled on the ground which cannot be gathered up again. But God will not take away life and he divides his means so that the banished one will not remain an outcast. Now I've come to say this to my Lord the king because the people have made me afraid and your servant thought, I will speak to the king. It may be that the king will perform this, the request of his servant. For the king will hear and deliver his servant from the hand of the man who would destroy me and my son together from the heritage of God.And your servant thought, The word of my Lord the king will set me at rest for my Lord the king is like the angel of God to discern good and evil. The Lord your God be with you. So she basically says, Listen, we're all like water spilled to the ground. We're all going to die one day. And as for this banished one, Absalom, why punish him any longer? But she ties it back to her story, this script, and says, See, you should bring him home.You have the power, David. You can make this right. Bring him home. And after boldly correcting their king, she very wisely begins with some flattery. She says, The king is like the angel of God that has discerned good and evil, which is very wise at this point because you've just put the king on blast. Maybe you should say some kind words about who he is.Verse 18, And the king answered the woman, Do not hide from me anything I ask you. And the woman said, Let my Lord the king speak. The king said, Is the hand of Joab with you in all this? The woman answered and said, As surely as you live, my Lord the king, one cannot turn to the right hand or to the left from anything that my Lord the king has said. It was your servant Joab commanded me. It was he who put all these words in the mouth of your servant.In order to change the course of things, your servant Joab did this. But my Lord has wisdom like the wisdom of the angel of God to know all things that are on the earth. Which is just really laying on thick at the end. Which, again, is very smart at this point. Her fate is in his hands. She says, Yes, you figured it out.Joab is the one who gave me this script. He's the one that put the words in my mouth. In order that you might reckon with the situation with Absalom. So at this point, I just, as I'm reading this, I feel like David going forward should probably ask a few more questions before he just jumps into giving judgments. This is the second time this happened. We don't know if this happens over and over again.But David keeps falling into this. And people keep using these type of situations to illustrate points so that David's eyes can be open to his situation. Now Joab seems to be here, present for all of this. And he turns to him in verse 21. Then the king said to Joab, Behold now I grant this.Go, bring back the young man Absalom. And Joab fell on his face to the ground and paid homage and blessed the king. And Joab said, Today your servant knows that I found favor in your sight, my Lord the king, and that the king has granted the request of his servant. So Joab arose and went to Geshur and brought Absalom to Jerusalem. And the king said, Let him dwell apart in his own house. He is not to come into my presence.So Absalom lived apart in his own house and did not come into the king's presence. So this ruse, it works. Joab sees how much David has been in distress. He illustrates this whole living parable before him. It makes the point. And David says, Okay, bring him home.He can go back to Jerusalem. He can go back to his home. He's not going to come back to my presence. So he goes. He gets him. He brings him back.And what we're going to see is that bringing Absalom back is going to create some real problems for David in this kingdom. So verse 25. Now in all Israel, there was no one such to be praised for his handsome appearance as Absalom. From the sole of his foot to the crown of his head, there was no blemish in him. And when he cut the hair of his head, for at the end of every year, he used to cut it. When it was heavy on him, he cut it.He weighed the hair of his head 200 shekels by the king's weight. They were born to Absalom three sons and one daughter whose name was Tamar. She was a beautiful woman. Which that last part, it's just a beautiful nod to his sister, Tamar, who would not have children after everything that happened to her. And he named a daughter after him. But we get a description of Absalom.Absalom was praised by the nation for being a handsome man with beautiful hair. He is good looking. I mean, he is basically Fabio. Or if that reference is lost on you because it's too old, Gaston. Whatever, whatever you can try to picture, it says there's no, there's no blemish on him. He's beautiful.Beautiful. And his hair is beautiful. His hair is so thick, it's so luscious, that every year when he cuts it, he weighs it, which is weird, but he does. He weighs it and it's 200 shekels by the king's weight. Five pounds is about what that is. So he's a beautiful person, beautiful man.He's handsome. It's not just handsome, he's overwhelmingly handsome. He's the kind of handsome that when you show up in Hollywood with no discernible talent to act, they just hand you a role. And you know it when you see it. He's very handsome, which means, if you understand, take a step back and understand the context of Absalom. This man was born on third base, y'all.He's a prince, which means he has status and he has money and he's famously handsome. So, he's extremely blessed. And the question is, okay, with all of this blessing, what is he going to do with it? And what you see is he chooses evil. And that is where all this story is going. Verse 28.So Absalom lived two full years in Jerusalem without coming into the king's presence. Then Absalom sent for Joab to send him to the king, but Joab would not come to him. And he sent a second time, but Joab would not come. Okay. So Joab, one would think, you know what?You got away with murder. Maybe just live in luxury in your home in Jerusalem. Is that enough? No. He goes to Joab, he sends for Joab and says, I want, I want a present, I want a moment with the king. And Joab ignores him.And then he sends a second time. And he says, I want to be in the king's presence. And Joab ignores all of this. Now, it does not appear from the context here that what Absalom wants is reconciliation with dear old dad. What we're going to see is that all of this is politically motivated. So he sends for Joab, he gets rejected, he gets ignored.And then we're going to see what kind of character is bound up in Absalom. Verse 30, then he said to his servants, see, Joab's field is next to mine and he has barley there. Go and set it on fire. So Absalom's servants set the field on fire. Have you ever been in a situation where like you've you've reached out to your boss and you've asked for a raise but they just put. The meeting off and then you reach out again to ask for a raise and then he just put the meeting off and then you set his desk on fire.That's Absalom. He's the crazy ex who keys the car. I'm going to I'm going to get your attention somehow. Burn his field down. So he does.He has a tantrum. He burns the field. And guess what? When you use emotional sabotage, it sometimes works. And he comes. Verse 31, then Joab arose and went to Absalom at his at his house and said to him, Why have your servants set my field on fire?Absalom answered Joab, Behold, I sent word to you. Come here that I may send you to the king to ask why have I come from Gesher. It would be better for me to still be for it would be better for me to still be to be there still. Now, therefore, let me go into the presence of the king and if there is guilt in me, let him put me to death. So it works.And Joab shows up and he's like, Crazy, what are you doing? What is the point of all of this? And he says, You didn't come. I have a message for the king. It would be better for me not to be in this house. I might as well be in exile in Gesher.But no, I want to be in his presence. And you know what? Send for him. Let me go. Because if he wants to kill me, he can kill me. But I'm getting my audience with the king.So his temper tantrum works. Absalom goes. Verse 33. And Joab went to the king and told him and he summoned Absalom. So he came to the king and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king and the king.Kissed Absalom. In the end of 14, before you get into 15, kind of feels like the eye of the hurricane. Because there's a moment where the sun is shining and things are, okay,. They've reconciled. He kisses them. He embraces them.That maybe this is the moment where things just get good again. That maybe, like, it's just, they're going to have, you know, moments together out in the field. Hunting and it's going to be wonderful. Maybe, just maybe, things are good but it's, it's the eye of the hurricane. And as the sun passes, the storm quickly approaches. And in verse 1 of chapter 15, we're going to see that what he is shooting for is a play for power.After this, Absalom got himself a chariot and horses and 50 men to run before him. So, pause there. The more you read the Old Testament, the more you'll pick up on some themes. One of those themes is that trusting in chariots and horses is bad. That using chariots and horses to flex your might, your power, and your greatness is a bad idea. This is what Egypt did.This is what the surrounding nations did. It doesn't mean they couldn't ever have chariots. It doesn't mean they couldn't ever have horses. It doesn't mean that those are in and of themselves bad but those are military weapons that the people of God are not meant to trust in because they are meant. To trust in the power of God but you positioning yourself on a chariot for all to see as we're going to see this is all a play. For power and majesty for himself.So, as soon as we read that there's some context there I think the eye has passed and there's trouble abroon. So, he basically outfits himself with a tank, a rocket launcher and a crew of 50 men and then we're going to see. How he positions himself amongst the people. Verse 2 Absalom used to rise early and stand beside the way of the gate and when any man had a dispute to come before the king. For judgment Absalom would call to him and say from what city are you? And when he said your servant is of such and such tribe in Israel Absalom would say to him see.Your claims are good and right but there is no man designated by the king to hear you then Absalom. Would say oh that I were judge in the land that every man with a dispute or cause might come to me. And I would give him justice and whenever a man came near to pay homage to him he would put out. His hand and take hold of him and kiss him thus Absalom did to all Israel who came to the king. For judgment so Absalom stole the hearts of the men of Israel and it's clear at this point that what Absalom. Is doing is he's positioning himself for a place on the throne because the king is the one who makes judgments.Like this this is the king's responsibility and Absalom seems to be getting in the middle of that and he seems to be. Taking what the king does and he says oh where are you from what's your problem oh oh no oh I'll give you justice. Oh I just wouldn't it be great if you had a king that listened to you wouldn't it be great if you had someone who could make. Good judgments for you and you could all receive judgments oh if there was just someone I guess I'll be the one. That does this and you can almost see him in his chariot in his stupid chariot with his wind blowing through his hair. Riding up to the gate posting up the people swarming him and he's just like oh I can help you and the people begin they.Listen this is what the people do they fall for cheap tricks every nation doesn't matter what nation what era what time. People fall for cheap tricks they just do and this is something that is working with every judgment with every hair toss. With every swooning kiss that he gives to the people he starts to capture their hearts and y'all he's lying. I mean you think about this he's lying this is we we just saw that David does give judgments. He met with a woman from Tekoa but Absalom's in the shadows he's he's politically maneuvering. He's out now in front of the people he's doing things that are shady they're falling for fool's gold they're falling.For a man who murdered his brother without one ounce of regret one ounce of repentance. One ounce of sorrow we see none of it they're falling for a man who burns down fields. To get people's attention they're falling for a guy who positions himself on chariots. To show his power they're falling for a guy who this is the really evil part of this. That's lost on us culturally he's dishonoring his father y'all which is a massive sin in the bible. He's dishonoring him not just his father but the anointed king of Israel and if you can remember how in first Samuel.How David the future king of Israel went about treating Saul the present anointed king. Of Israel and all the deference that he gave towards him you can see the difference. That approaches this is wickedness this is evil and he's positioning himself for a shot at the throne with every million. Dollar style with every wink with every nod with every judgment and now the storm is raging and a civil war. Is brewing verse 7 and at the end of four years Absalom said to the king please let me go. And pay my vow which I have vowed to the Lord in Hebron for your servant vowed a vow while I lived.At Geshur in Aram saying if the Lord will indeed bring me back to Jerusalem. Then I will offer worship to the Lord the king said to him go in peace so he arose and went to Hebron. So David led him out of his sight which is not really the main point of the story I get so annoyed. With David sometimes when I'm reading this because I'm just like what are you doing how are you not. Seeing what's happening here how are you not in attention to your kingdom and not seeing what he's doing. But he does that's him out of his sight verse 10 but Absalom sent secret messengers throughout all the tribes of Israel.Saying as soon as you hear the sound of the trumpet then say Absalom is king at Hebron with Absalom went 200 men. From Jerusalem who were invited guests and they went and their innocence and knew nothing and while Absalom was offering. The sacrifices he sent for Ahithophel the Gilanite David's counselor from his city Gilom. And the conspiracy grew strong and the people with Absalom kept increasing so that's where we pause today. Is that what he has done is he's taken he's enacted a plot to take the throne by force from his father and God's anointed king. And he's going to Hebron with some supporters with some bystanders who don't know what's going on and with a plan.And a conspiracy that we're going to see play out so to recap let's think about this story in context. Absalom is born with everything he's born on third base he has good looks he is a prince. He literally gets away with murder he gets away with it and then is restored he's allowed. To be back in Jerusalem where he gets to continue to live in royalty he should just. Be content he should just be satisfied and what does he do with all this blessing it's not enough it's not enough. For him he wants more he wants a throne that is not his to take he starts to dishonor.His father he lies he plots he schemes and he plans to take his throne which by the way. The only way you take the throne from a sitting king is by killing the king so this plan is moving towards. He wants to kill his father and that means what we're seeing is a story that plays out like a tragedy. And built into this tragic story is a self-centered prince who wants to be his own king and we're going to witness. Absalom do some truly evil stuff he has all the blessings and in the end he chooses himself. He chooses self-interest even if it tears the nation apart which it is.And the reality is if we can have enough foresight to take a step back from all of this we are just like Absalom. We are just like Absalom we in this room are born on third base just like Absalom. And you might say oh you don't know I'm ugly and it's like maybe that's subjective. It's not the point not the point of the comparison I'm trying to make we're just like Absalom. And that we have so many blessings that we've been given so many luxuries y'all. We live better than the kings of old the people of royalty from ages.Past we live better than them we have food that we can. Summon we have an abundance of food we have food that goes. Bad we don't know what a famine is like here in our. Nation that even if you're struggling there are places you can go. To get it we have food we have running water. That is clean we have our own chariots that never grow tired.You can get in a car and you can drive people used to have to. Walk for miles and miles and miles or ride a horse for miles. And miles and miles and it would take days and days and you. Could do it in a matter of hours if you go through the list of all the. Things that we have in fact that you have a machine in your. Pocket that is one of the most powerful machines that's ever been made.With that machine you can summon food to be delivered. Groceries to be delivered a car we have blessing upon blessing. Upon blessing the things that we think are just common needs. It's like no it's comparatively we are blessed. In more ways than we could possibly and on top of. The material blessings of this present world in this place.In this area the Columbia area we have access to spiritual. Blessings that are wonderful y'all I can take a rock. And throw it and get close I can throw it a couple. Times and get close to a church down the street where they're. Preaching the gospel right now where Chet Andrews at State Street is preaching. And that's keep driving and you're going to see on a hall.Avenue where Dow is preaching it's like. We have people that are preaching the gospel in this city you have. Access to Christian community in this city you have community. Groups and small groups and maybe we are blessed beyond. We have access to the word of God that you can read it in front. Of you right now you can pull it up on your phone you probably.Have maybe some of you have it in your car you have. It at your house we have every spiritual blessing some of. Us who belong to Jesus Christ who are Christians we have. Access to our creator y'all that he has we can. Pray to him and he listens that we have no middle. Man other than Jesus Christ it's wonderful access.To our triune God we're not born on third base. We're born rounding third base on our way. To home we are so wonderfully blessed and like Absalom. It's not enough we want more money we want more power we want. More success we want more praise we want more and better friends. We want better looks we want a better life it's never.Enough it's never enough we want more and then we'll do. Actions that are similar to Absalom many of us know how to politically. Maneuver you know how to at the workplace position yourself to compete for a job. Like it's a throne that you're fighting for your life for you know how. To position yourself ahead of another co-worker you know how to make. Business deals work the way that you come out on top we know how to.Play the game at the workplace we know how to play the. Game in our social spheres some of us know how to maneuver. And put ourselves and say I really want to be closer with this person. But I need to get in between this person and this person I need. To make this friendship work better and it's like all. That political maneuvering reveals the same heart it's not enough it's never.Enough and we'll do some of the same things behind the scenes. To get what we want for our own good we'll. Act just like Absalom we can be erratic we can throw temper. Tantrums we can act like petulant children we know how to. Yell in an argument to get what we want some of. Us know how to break things to get what we want.And you might say I would never I am cool calm. And collected I would never yell to get what I want. But you might know how to give a cold shoulder you might. Know how to be passive aggressive we know how to. Do this we know how to act in order to get what we. Want for our own interest we do things just like.Absalom we fortify our lives just like he did with he did. It with a horse and a chariot and a squad of 50 people because he. Wanted to trust in his own strength as opposed to in all. Of this trusting and the strength of God as opposed to trusting. That what God wants and what God desires for this kingdom is what. Is good he doesn't it's not enough but he trusts in his own self.And we do the same thing we'll find ways to trust in our own. Selves we'll do it through a savings account we'll do it through. Work ethic and working endless hours one of the ways that shows. Up in my life is just prayerlessness this idea that I can work. And work and strive and do and do and do and do and do. And not run to the Lord and I've just seen over and over again.That the prayerlessness in my own life is symptomatic of a greater problem. That I trust in my own strength and not the Lord but we. Have the same streak that runs through Absalom that's in us this self. Centeredness and wanting more and not being content content we're just. Like Absalom and yet in so many ways we're blind to it we can't. See it so if that is reality and I'd argue that for the majority of us if not all of us.In some form or fashion it is then where's the hope if that's the problem then what's the. Remedy like what what do we actually how do we not live. Like this Absalom type lives I want us to go to Philippians chapter. 2 It's on page 1135 1135 in the black bibles because. Bound up in this wicked story that we've read that we're going to. Continue to see play out and that's the backdrop of the darkness of our own lives.And the ways that it aligns with this story is some incredible hope. This is Paul writing to the church to Philippi addressing this directly. He says in verse 3 chapter 2 do nothing from selfish. Ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant than. Yourselves which I read that and the times where I have the clarity. To see that Absalom prideful self-interested streak in me.I'm like okay I'm in you've got me do nothing. From selfish ambition or conceit but in humility count others more significant. Than yourselves I'm in how I want that then verse 4. Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also. To the interest of others that's like okay again you've. Got me I'm in I don't want to look to my own interest.Only I want to be a man that lives for the interest. Of others I'm in but how do I get there verse 5 have this. Mind among yourselves which is yours in Christ Jesus who though. He was in the form of God did not count equality. With God a thing to be grasped but emptied himself by taking. The form of a servant being born in the likeness of men and being found.In human form he humbled himself by being obedient to the. Point of death even death on a cross and the. Remedy for self centered souls and the way to fix. Our prideful beset sin in our lives is through. Jesus Christ it is by trusting and a God who left. The glory of heaven to take on human flesh and dwell among us.Who subjected himself to be murdered by his own creation for our own interest. That we might not be sprinting into an eternity of destruction. Under the wrath of God forever but he might bring us from. Darkness into a kingdom of light by choosing to surrender in the same. Way that Stephen declared in the baptism waters today. That the only hope we have for the self centered and self.Interested soul is through the work of Jesus Christ entrusting. In him and not ourselves and then every day in following Christ. Day by day we continue to come back to the hope of the. Gospel of a God who loved us so much that he. Gave himself for us that he might mold us. And conform us into his image into being people that are.Not so interested in our own lives but live for the. Sake of others hope is Jesus Christ that's the only. Means that we get there it is through faith and daily. Repentance of dying to our own selves and doing it every. Single day as we grow to be more like Christ. So when we read stories like this it's a warning and what.We're going to see is absolutely just absolutely wrecked his own. Life and so many people the pain and the. Fallout of his sin is massive and it's a warning. Of what it means when we trust in ourselves and we care about. Our own lives and thank you God that he's given us stories like. This to remind us not only the seriousness of sin but the wonderful.Gift of a savior and as we get ready to sing one final song in worship. My hope is that we would begin to reckon with our own sin and then. Run to Jesus Christ asking him to both reveal our self-interest to feel our. Pride reveal all the self-centeredness within us but also celebrate that he. Came and that he died and that he gave his life so that I. Wouldn't be a slave to myself and worshiping my own self but I might live.To worship in Christ and the fruit of that would show up in so many other. Ways so we'll get the opportunity to do that in worship here in a moment. We'll have the opportunity in groups to do that this week as we get to live. This out and this is a care week where we get to maybe confess. Our own sin and our own self-interest and we pray that. God would stir that work in us and then we'll worship and sing heavenly father I pray.That you might open our eyes to the reality of our own. Absalom like sin within God I just I so. Need you I so feel it myself this concern for self. This lack of contentment that it's never enough and I think there's others like. Me here that need you that desperately need you to go to. Work and may we trust in you and you alone and not.Ourselves and may you regularly graciously confront our sin and remind. Us beautifully of our savior you and may that change. The way we live our lives in Jesus name amen the band's. Going to come up we're going to sing this final song together and as we. Sing and celebrate and make much of Jesus Christ for what he has done for us. My hope is that this wouldn't just be things that we hear but we.Would actually begin to put into practice in our lives and as we leave here. Begin to take practical steps in running towards Jesus and watching him change. Us to be a people that live not to ourselves but for the sake of others.

Have you ever felt like God was not answering? Like you had done everything right — shown up, presented your need, believed — and nothing happened the way you expected? I want you to stop right now and receive this truth — because Naaman's story is YOUR story. And the thing that almost stopped his healing may be the same thing standing between you and yours.Naaman was the greatest military commander in Aram. Powerful, decorated, respected — and covered with leprosy. He traveled to Israel with horses, chariots, silver, gold, and a letter from the king. He arrived at the door of Elisha expecting a personal audience with the prophet. And Elisha did not even come out."But Elisha sent a messenger out to him with this message: 'Go and wash yourself seven times in the Jordan River. Then your skin will be restored, and you will be healed of your leprosy.'" — 2 Kings 5:10 (NLT)Let these words resonate within your heart today. God's instruction was simple. Not complicated. Not dramatic. Not matching Naaman's expectations of what healing should look like. Just — go wash seven times. Take comfort in this — God does not always meet your need the way you planned. He meets it the way He planned. And the instruction that sounds too simple to work is often the exact instruction your miracle is hiding behind."But Naaman became angry and stalked away. 'I thought he would certainly come out to meet me!' he said." — 2 Kings 5:11 (NLT)Understand this — Naaman's leprosy did not block his miracle. His expectation of how God would heal him almost did. He had a picture in his mind of what the miracle should look like — and when God's method did not match his picture, he walked away in rage. How many miracles have we walked away from because the method God chose did not match our expectations?The wisest voice in the story was the lowest-ranking person in it. And when Naaman finally laid down his pride and dipped himself seven times in the muddy Jordan River — his skin became as healthy as a young child's. The miracle was not in a dramatic ceremony. It was in simple obedience to an instruction his pride had rejected.May this powerful teaching from 2 Kings 5 fill your heart with humility and remind you that God's ways are not our ways — and His method of delivering your miracle is always greater than the one you had planned.

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Most people in fitness are sprinting toward peptides, red light masks, and $200 lab panels while skipping the $15 food scale that would actually fix the problem. Aram Grigorian has been calling this out on Instagram for years, and in this conversation he gets specific about why "you can't optimize until you stabilize," what he charges his clients to not track when they don't need to, and why he keeps losing money on an event he refuses to stop running.Aram is a fitness and nutrition coach based in San Diego, founder of the Real Coaches Summit, and the guy behind @4weekstothebeach on Instagram. He came up training $175/hour clients at Equinox in Greenwich, walked away from a six-figure finance career to do it, and now runs a 130-client coaching business while putting on the only industry event a lot of us actually look forward to every year.In this episode:Why the "basics vs. optimization" debate is settled, and what 99 out of 100 clients actually needAram's foundational protocol every adult should hit before touching anything fancyThe "North Star calorie number" framework, and why it's the same idea as finding your income numberWhen tracking food is a tool vs. when it's a prison, and the test he uses to tell clients they can stopWhy most people don't have a calorie-out problem, they have a calorie-in problem (even endurance athletes)How Aram dropped 5 lbs in April just by following his own 3,500-calorie budgetThe real story behind Real Coaches Summit: why he started it, why he lost ~$25K on it, and why 140 people already bought tickets for next yearWhy he doesn't pay speakers, won't tolerate "rah-rah business" content on his stage, and what makes a "real" coachLinks & resources mentioned:Arams IG: https://www.instagram.com/4weeks2thebeach/Real Coaches Summit: https://www.instagram.com/real.coaches.summit/Contact Me IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinsjones/Email: justin@assembleperformance.comWebsite: https://assembleperformance.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@justinjonesfitness

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The David Alliance TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com  Garth Heckman Driving with Kim in the car when we were first married. I pulled a gun on a guy in a corvette!  I was on my way to Youth Group - I was the youth pastor.   Judges 6  11 Then the angel of the Lord came and sat beneath the great tree at Ophrah, which belonged to Joash of the clan of Abiezer. Gideon son of Joash was threshing wheat at the bottom of a winepress to hide the grain from the Midianites. 12 The angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!” 13 “Sir,” Gideon replied, “if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn't they say, ‘The Lord brought us up out of Egypt'? But now the Lord has abandoned us and handed us over to the Midianites.” 14 Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you!”         1. He Was Living in Poverty and Oppression For seven years, Israel had been brutally oppressed by the Midianites, Amalekites, and other eastern peoples. The oppression was so severe that the Israelites had abandoned their homes in the valleys to live in dens, caves, and strongholds in the mountains (Judges 6:2). The invaders would sweep through the land like locusts, destroying crops and slaughtering livestock. The text notes that Israel was "brought very low" because of Midian. Gideon wasn't a wealthy noble or a ruling judge; he was a victim of a devastating, nationwide economic and military siege.   2. He Was Hiding in a Winepress When the Angel of the Lord finds Gideon, he is threshing wheat in a winepress (Judges 6:11). Why this matters: Wheat was traditionally threshed in an open, elevated area (a threshing floor) so the wind could blow away the chaff. A winepress, however, was a pit dug into the ground or carved into rock. Operating out of fear, survival and panic.     3. He Was From an Insignificant, Idol-Worshipping Family   4. He Was Battling Deep Skepticism and Grief Gideon's immediate reaction to the Angel's blessing ("The Lord is with you, mighty warrior") is not pride, but bitter skepticism. He looked at his current reality and concluded that God had abandoned them:   The Irony of the Title When God calls Gideon a "mighty warrior," Gideon is: In hiding (not in battle) Doubting God's presence (not acting in faith) Belittling his own status (not displaying courage) The title was prophetic. God was not validating Gideon's current resume; He was naming the potential that He was about to unlock through His own power.       When the Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon in Judges 6:12 and addressed him as a "mighty warrior" it was a statement of what God would do through him, not a description of who Gideon currently was.   He saw what he would do - which in turn is who he would be - in turn is who He really was in Gods eyes!      Can an egg fly? Can a puppy protect you?  Can an acorn shade, protect and feed thousands of animals? Can a spark destroy city?    We see an egg - God sees an eagle! We see a puppy - God sees the Rottweiler that attacked the sex predator who ran into the Childs yard.  We see an acorn - God sees The Foret de Trancais 26,000 acre forest We see a spark - God sees the Chinchaga fire burning 4.2 million acres.    Do you think when Jesus saw the disciples arguing over who would be the greatest, when Peter would deny him, when Thomas would doubt him, when they would not understand simple scripture, when they could not heal a boy, or worried over storms, food or religious leaders… HE SAW THEIR STORY! You will all be so committed and change the world so powerfully that they will need to Kill you to stop you! And you will be honored to give your life for me!      How does Jesus see us? We are salt We are light We are friends We are secure in him We have overcome the world We will do greater works then Jesus We will have rivers of living water flow out of us We will tread on serpents, scorpions, nothing will hurt us We are plugged directly into him He is always with us We will crush the serpents head We are the head and not the tail We wear a robe of righteousness We are more than conquerors    EVEN WITH THE DISCIPLES… JESUS WOULD BE DISAPPOINTED IN THEM - BUT NEVER REJECT THEM OR GET ANGRY AT THEM OR SHAMED THEM. Rather he would Ask a question Correct their perception And never reject them.      2 Kings 6 The King of Aram is mad and thinks there is a traitor. It is Elisha… Go kill him.  -  14 So one night the king of Aram sent a great army with many chariots and horses to surround the city. 15 When the servant of the man of God got up early the next morning and went outside, there were troops, horses, and chariots everywhere. “Oh, sir, what will we do now?” the young man cried to Elisha. 16 “Don't be afraid!” Elisha told him. “For there are more on our side than on theirs!” 17 Then Elisha prayed, “O Lord, open his eyes and let him see!” The Lord opened the young man's eyes, and when he looked up, he saw that the hillside around Elisha was filled with horses and chariots of fire.      -  Its right there!  What is? Your answer - it's right there. You just can't see it.  **Yesterday I was praying and seeking Gods wisdom on finances… he pointed to my kitchen table and showed me a stack of money… he said its right there. You just can't see it… but its there.     You might think you can't see it because you are in the dark… no you are not in the dark, you are in the preparation phase which can feel like the dark.   The Chinese Bamboo Tree (your example) Spends the first 5 years growing almost nothing above ground while developing a massive, deep root system. In the 6th year, it can grow 80–90 feet in just 6 weeks.   The Saguaro Cactus Grows extremely slowly — often only 1–2 inches in the first 10 years. It can take 30–40 years before it even grows its first arm. Then, once established, it can live 150–200 years and reach 40–60 feet tall.

This episode explores the interconnectedness of physical, mental, spiritual health, and the importance of awareness, curiosity, and embracing life's mysteries. Jim and Aram delve into topics like fitness, evolution, spirituality, and the human condition, encouraging a childlike wonder and continuous self-discovery.   You can find us on Instagram: Aram: @4weeks2thebeach Jim: @jimmynutrition   Grab some Serenity Gummies: CuredNutrition.com Code: OSL for 20% OFF Get some t-shirts/tanks/hoodies at:   https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/shop If you'd like to reach out to Aram, you can find him at:  https://www.4weeks2thebeach.com/work-with-me If you'd like to reach out to Jim, you can find him at:  https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/schedule Go get some supplements: www.legionathletics.com, use code: ARAM  

Aram and Peter jump around on a bunch of topics including the Dodgers adjusted handling of Shohei Ohtani as he looks the part of a frontline pitcher, the dominance of Jacob Misiorowski and Dylan Cease, the White Sox playoff chances?!, PCA's generational defense and more! Intro: 0:00Chase Dollander: 2:46PCA Defense: 5:40White Sox Playoffs: 19:07Cease and The Miz: 31:08Meet and Greet: 41:16Ohtani Pitching Dilemma: 43:44Byron Buxton: 54:07AL West Winner: 57:47Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aram and Peter discuss the injuries to Max Fried and Francisco Alvarez before being joined by ESPN's Paul Hembekides to break down why some of the biggest names in baseball are struggling out of the gate before a way-too-early preview at what could be the craziest trade deadline in a long time.Intro: 1:00 Max Fried Injury: 2:00Francisco Alvarez Injury: 5:44AJ Ewing: 7:51Meet and Greet: 11:28Paul Hembekides: 14:02Patrick Bailey Trade: 17:12Giants Sellers: 22:42Cal Raliegh: 24:56Fernando Tatis Jr: 31:07Gunnar Henderson: 39:08Vladimir Guerrero Jr: 42:37Trade Deadline Rumors: 49:02All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

2026 Bowman Baseball is finally here and the prospect market is already going crazy! In this episode, Aram Leighton joins the show to break down the biggest names in the new Bowman release, the teams worth chasing, and the prospects that could explode in value over the next few months. We talk about players like Ethan Holliday, why certain teams are skyrocketing in price, and whether the hype is actually justified. We also dive into sleeper prospects, pitching talent, and the current state of the baseball card market heading into one of the biggest releases of the year. This episode covers: Which Bowman prospects are worth holding Which cards should probably be sold immediately The biggest value teams in the product Why prospecting is changing in baseball cards How the hobby is reacting to the 2026 Bowman checklist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack and Aram discuss the new surgery that removed a loose body from Tarik Skubal's elbow and what it could mean for both him and the Tigers. Then, they break down a couple of MLB debuts before diving into the struggles of Cal Raleigh and Steven Kwan.Skubal Skope: 0:00Ewing/Bolte: 13:00Eric Lauer/Alek Thomas: 21:00Mock Draft: 30:00Steven Kwan/Cal Raleigh: 40:00Eovaldi/Imai: 48:00All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Enjoy this AI Description: Most people get caught up in the overwhelm of daily life and decisions, but what if the real solution is simpler—and more powerful—than you think? Jim and Aram peel back the curtain on how naming your stressors, shifting your perspective, and understanding the seasons of life can drastically cut through mental clutter and decision fatigue. If you're tired of feeling overwhelmed by mundane tasks or heavy burdens, this episode will show you how to reframe everything from moving decisions to mental blocks—placing control back in your hands. You'll discover the surprisingly straightforward approach to managing anticipatory fatigue—those mental roadblocks that make everything feel worse before it even begins. Jim and Aram share real-life examples, from contemplating a move to Florida to tackling daily productivity roadblocks, and show how labeling and seasonality can create mental space and clarity. They break down how modern society, technology, and social media have eroded critical thinking and attention span—and why rediscovering community, simplicity, and deliberate focus is a revolutionary act. In this candid conversation, you'll learn actionable tactics like: how to turn overwhelming tasks into manageable seasons, why reframing your identity (like "this is just a season, not forever") boosts resilience, and ways to get out of your own way with concrete, easy-to-implement steps. They also dive into the dangers of instant gratification—whether from social media or AI—and why building genuine connection and mastery of craft is your antidote.This episode is perfect for anyone feeling stuck in decision fatigue, burnout, or the chaos of modern life. If you're hungry for clarity, faster decision-making, and a more intentional path forward, these insights will transform your mental clutter into focused action. Don't let the overwhelm hold you hostage—learn to name it, shift it, and thrive.   You can find us on Instagram: Aram: @4weeks2thebeach Jim: @jimmynutrition   Grab some Serenity Gummies: CuredNutrition.com Code: OSL for 20% OFF Get some t-shirts/tanks/hoodies at:   https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/shop If you'd like to reach out to Aram, you can find him at:  https://www.4weeks2thebeach.com/work-with-me If you'd like to reach out to Jim, you can find him at:  https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/schedule Go get some supplements: www.legionathletics.com, use code: ARAM

Aram and Peter recap every series over the weekend that was in Major League Baseball.Patrick Bailey Trade: 3:07Nationals vs. Marlins: 11:35Twins vs. Guardians: 19:04Mariners vs. White Sox: 23:18Cubs vs. Rangers: 30:48Braves vs. Dodgers: 36:10Padres vs. Cardinals: 43:38 Rays vs. Red Sox 53:15Angels vs. Blue Jays 57:26A's vs. Orioles 1:00:43Astros vs. Reds 1:08:10 Rockies vs. Phillies 1:12:40Yankees vs. Brewers 1:15:16Mets vs. Diamondbacks 1:25:15Giants vs. Pirates 1:30:23Tigers vs. Royals 1:35:31All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mailbag! Jack, Aram, and Peter answer questions from our Discord and social media pages. Plus, a full preview of the best games of the weekend. If you're building a team from scratch, who is your pick for GM/POBO and manager? - asked by njbina on IG NL Central is a bloodbath. Of the 4 teams not named the Cubs, who pushes the chips in at the trade deadline for a potentially deep playoff run? - asked by kiyots8o9 on IG Out of the underperforming teams (Red Sox Astros Phillies Mets Giants) which team finishes with the worst record? The best? Which if any become major sellers at the deadline? - asked by Aaron123 in Discord Which teams do you think will be the most aggressive at this year's deadline? - KingRaj in DiscordWhat has been your favorite prospect character arc? Like, which rise or fall or inbetween have you found to be the most fascinating over the years? - Javier Reyes in DiscordBuild a pitcher from scratch, what element from guys in the league would you take? (example, Skenes body, Skubal changeup, Sanchez sinker, etc) - MVPJenkins on XWho's a player that you think is on the verge of breaking out down the stretch? - ryanconchado on IGAll the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jack and Aram are joined by Marlins Pitching Coach Daniel Moskos on the Wednesday Just Baseball Show! The Marlins are at the forefront of modern pitching philosophy and creativity, whether it's calling pitches from the dugout, fastball velocity and usage, or a myriad of other things. How does Daniel help foster that within a big league pitching staff?All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aram and Jack break down what Tarik Skubal undergoing surgery to address loose bodies in his elbow means for Skubal and the Tigers. Then, they bounce around the rest of the top stories in Major League Baseball.Tarik Skubal: 0:00Mariners SP: 13:00Marlins SP/Joe Mack: 21:00 Chourio/Sean Murphy: 30:52Munetaka Murakami: 40:52Bryce Eldridge/Jake Bennett (6m): 48:52All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aram and Peter recap the eventful weekend that was in Major League Baseball!Intro: 1:30Marlins vs. Phillies: 4:00Dodgers vs. Cardinals: 14:00Blue Jays vs. Twins: 21:10Braves vs. Rockies: 27:15Royals vs. Seattle: 33:00Dbacks vs. Cubs 38:46Pirates vs. Reds 45:45Brewers vs. Nationals 53:51Orioles vs. Yankees 1:00:23Astros vs. Red Sox 1:04:48Giants vs. Rays 1:12:00Guardians vs. A's 1:19:30Mets vs. Angels 1:23:00White Sox vs. Padres 1:28:48Rangers vs. Tigers 1:35:15All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

MEGA POD! Jack, Aram, and Peter break down the top 30 teams in MLB through the first month and change of the MLB season and then they talk the best players in the same span. Plus, a full weekend preview of the best games ahead. Time Stamps: Power Rankings: 6:29First Team All-MLB: 40:58Weekend Preview: 1:07:48All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Just Baseball's Aram Leighton joins Wisconsin Sports Daily to break down just how exciting the Brewers farm system has been to start the season. Aram discusses how quickly some of these young stars could rise through the Brewers' system.

Jack and Aram start the show by dissecting what went wrong in Philadelphia, that ultimately led to Rob Thomson's demise as manager of the Phillies. Then, they bounce around the MLB youngsters.Phillies: 0:00Travis Bazzana: 13:00Elmer Rodriguez/Yankees: 21:00Mason Miller/Player of Month: 27:00Pitcher of the Month: 40:00Clutch Performers: 48:00All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Peter & Aram recap the weekend that was in MLB! Intro: 0:00Dodgers vs. Cubs: 4:30Tigers vs. Reds: 11:00Guardians vs. Jays: 18:00Marlins vs. Giants: 24:00Mariners vs. Cardinals: 29:45Red Sox vs. Orioles 36:45Twins vs. Rays 54:18Phillies vs. Braves 56:39Pirates vs. Brewers 1:02:23Athletics vs. Rangers 1:07:04Yankees vs. Astros 1:13:10Nationals vs. White Sox 1:19:00Padres vs. Dbacks 1:23:00Rockies vs. Mets 1:31:00Angels vs. Royals: 1:38:36All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Dennis Morolda shares his powerful journey from public school principal to leading, trauma-informed mentoring programs that turn at-risk boys into confident, respectful young men. You'll discover the shocking truths about masculinity, the real causes behind gang activity and school violence, and how breaking down harmful stereotypes—like "sex, money, dominance"—can create healthier, more resilient men. We break down actionable strategies to teach boys and men that strength isn't about toughness or suppression, but about humility, accountability, and vulnerability. Dennis explains how understanding healthy habits and emotional self-awareness can prevent addiction and improve relationships. Plus, he dives into how childhood trauma, grief, and social media influence behavior, and shares practical tools to foster resilience in men of all ages. This episode is a must-listen for parents, educators, coaches, and men seeking to redefine masculinity in a way that fosters connection, purpose, and emotional health. If you believe that men's mental health is the key to building better families, workplaces, and communities, you'll find this conversation both freeing and inspiring.Whether you're a teacher, mentor, or a man on your own journey, Dennis's insights will challenge you to lead with authenticity, courage, and compassion. This is more than a podcast—it's a call to action for men willing to do the deep work needed to transform themselves and the world around them.   Follow Dennis on IG: @building.men You can find us on Instagram: Aram: @4weeks2thebeach Jim: @jimmynutrition   Grab some Serenity Gummies: CuredNutrition.com Code: OSL for 20% OFF Get some t-shirts/tanks/hoodies at:   https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/shop If you'd like to reach out to Aram, you can find him at:  https://www.4weeks2thebeach.com/work-with-me If you'd like to reach out to Jim, you can find him at:  https://www.othersidelifestyle.com/schedule Go get some supplements: www.legionathletics.com, use code: ARAM

Aram and Peter dive into the arms that are struggling out of the gate and try to diagnose what is going wrong before providing their level of concern. Also a preview of the games of the weekend!Intro: 1:30JR Ritchie: 4:00Aces Struggling: 9:10Darlings Struggling: 45:00Weekend Preview: 1:03:00All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Aram and Peter discuss the Mets and Phillies free fall and how concerned they are about both before highlighting what has gone right with the Cubs and Reds. Also, some of the most notable player streaks right now that you should pay attention to. Intro: 1:30Top Prospects: 4:43Mets: 11:48Phillies: 30:00Cubs: 40:00Reds: 46:30Player Streaks: 54:40All the Important Links!Join our Just Baseball DiscordSubscribe to Our New Newsletter!Use Code "JUSTBASEBALL" when signing up on BetMGMCheck out Thompson Cigars and use my code JUSTBASEBALL for a great deal: https://thompsoncigar.comCheck out BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

"You know about that Pooh Shiesty?" Chris never feels cooler than when he's jaywalking, and Zas doesn't understand why people are live-streaming Coachella, which is why he'll be attending Rolling Loud with his son. Plus, The Pitch Clock returns with Aram Leighton of Just Baseball discussing some of the best and brightest in the game, and Chris attempting to get his first W of the season against Jeremy in Pitch Clock Trivia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From October 28, 2024: Aram Gavoor, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at GW Law, joins Kevin Frazier, Senior Research Fellow in the Constitutional Studies Program at the University of Texas at Austin and a Tarbell Fellow at Lawfare, to summarize and analyze the first-ever national security memo on AI. The two also discuss what this memo means for AI policy going forward, given the impending election.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.