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So you've got a big business idea, but you can't shake the question, "Is this really from God, or is it just me?" As Christian entrepreneurs, it can be hard to tell the difference between Holy Spirit prompting and our own ambition. In today's episode, I'm sharing how to discern whether your idea is truly God-breathed. Let's dive into lessons I've learned about recognizing the difference between Spirit-led vision and self-led plans. I've chased ideas that weren't from Him, and I've also experienced what happens when you walk in His will. If you're seeking clarity and peace that you're walking in God's plans for your business, this conversation will help you tune into His voice and learn to move forward in faith. I pray this blesses you!   Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?  Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media.

Ever feel like you're just going through the motions with your Bible reading? Three simple questions might completely transform your approach to Scripture. As Christian men, many of us have fallen into a pattern of checking boxes—reading chapters to complete them, praying because it's on our to-do list, and attending church because it's what we're "supposed to do." But Scripture isn't meant to be consumed passively; it's designed to be experienced actively.We're going live every weekday with our Daily Spiritual Kickoff—free and exclusive inside our community. Join us for a powerful Word, real encouragement, and practical ways to lead with faith at home and work. No cost. No excuses. Just truth, brotherhood, and bold leadership. Claim your free access now It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines.Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let's go.

In this powerful Christian marriage and parenting video, we expose one of the most overlooked truths in the home: your children's greatest threat might be you. As Christian husbands, wives, and parents, it's easy to point to culture, schools, or social media as the problem, but in reality, our kids often suffer because we haven't healed, led, or grown ourselves.This video is a wake-up call for Christian parents who want to raise godly children, build stronger marriages, and create a home filled with peace, protection, and purpose. You'll learn how unhealed wounds, inconsistent leadership, and broken communication can deeply affect your children's faith, identity, and future.If you're serious about becoming the spiritual leader your kids need, this episode will challenge and equip you with biblical principles and practical steps to break generational cycles and rebuild your family with God's design at the center.Fixing your marriage and yourself isn't just for you, it's how you protect your legacy.Subscribe for more bold Christian content on faith, family, and leadership.Interested in Coaching? Click the link!https://www.highlevelhusband.com/bmr-blueprint

https://simplyconvivial.com/clean - Why don't any of those Pinterest-perfect cleaning schedules ever seem to work in real life—especially when you have a house full of people actually living in it?In this episode, I explain why most cleaning schedules fail and what a doable alternative looks like. As Christian homemakers, we're not called to make our homes spotless museums—we're called to make them functional, beautiful, and ready for real life.The problem isn't your checklist. It's the expectation that the checklist will keep the house clean all the time. It won't. HOWEVER, that doesn't mean we give up—it means we reset our mindset.Let's talk about how to develop a personalized cleaning rhythm that fits your current season and reflects your values. I'll also walk you through how to get started with my free Personalized Housekeeping Guide, designed to help you build a flexible, faithful plan for your home.

As Christian women, we want to be godly wives and have marriages that are centered around Christ and His Word, and today we're going to look at ten steps we can take -before and during marriage- to help make that happen. And we want to encourage all of our listeners, whether you're married or not, […]

What did you think of this episode?Are emotions like jealousy and envy stealing your contentment in God's plan? As Christian writers and speakers, we are not immune to emotions gone wild. It's time to embrace a more satisfying life.Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. I'm so glad you're listening in. During this episode, you'll learn how to deal with Jealousy, Envy, and impostor syndrome.Say hello to my industry expert, Jane Daly. Jane is addicted to coffee, purple pens, and her husband, not necessarily in that order. A self-proclaimed introvert, she enjoys the solitude of riding shotgun in Rigsby, her 37-foot motor home. But when they pull into a new campground, her favorite thing is to make new friends and find hangouts featuring local musicians. Her fantasy involves writing lyrics for country music songs and listening to them on the radio. In the meantime, she'll stick to writing novels and seeing as much of the country as possible.Linda - Alright, let's embrace some soul care today—Dealing with Jealousy, Envy, and Imposter Syndrome.Why is jealousy so harmful to us as writers?How does imposter syndrome keep us from God's best?What impact does the envy of other writers have on us?  LINKSSign up for Jane's newsletter between now and May 31, 2025, to be included in a drawing for your choice of one of Jane's books - drawing results announced June 2, 2025, in the Your Best Writing Life Facebook group.Jan Daly websitehttps://www.facebook.com/janedalyspeakerandauthorhttps://x.com/JaneDal26031324https://www.instagram.com/thejanesdaly/Where Is My Sister book Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#1 Podcast in the "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers in 2024". Awarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo Podcast

If teaching your kids to do chores feels harder than doing everything yourself, this episode is for you. As Christian homemakers, we want our homes to function with peace and purpose—not nagging, burnout, or sticker-chart chaos. Kids need chores, not just to help us out, but to grow into capable, responsible adults.Masterclass: https://simplyconvivial.com/choresIn this episode of Simply Convivial, I'm sharing how to make kids' chores work without the frustration. I'll walk you through the mindset shift that changes chore training from a battle into an apprenticeship—and how to build a routine that fosters a cheerful, contributive family culture.We'll talk about:Why your kids need chores for their own goodHow to overcome perfectionism and inconsistencyWhat it looks like to disciple your kids through responsibilityHow to create a chore system that actually works

Fifty years ago there was little or no knowledge among teenagers about eating disorders like anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. In today's image-obsessed and social-media saturated world, the great majority of our kids not only stress over their appearance, but many are struggling with body dysmorphia, which is defined as a mental health condition in which you can't stop thinking about one or more perceived defects or flaws in your appearance. New data from a study of thirty-nine-thousand adolescents ages fourteen to eighteen reports that the dominant factor raising the risk of self-harm, including suicide, is one's perception regarding their weight. Our kids are being hammered by a constant diet of marketing images and social media posts which leave them feeling inadequate and less than. As Christian parents, we must affirm their standing as loved divine-image bearers, emphasizing the fact that God looks on the inside, not the outside. Our identity is not to be found in appearance.

Holy Week is more than a season on the calendar—it's a proclamation of our faith. As Christian families, the way we remember, reflect, and celebrate the events leading to Jesus' resurrection shapes our understanding of the Gospel and deepens our walk with Him.  In this special Easter Week episode, co-hosts Rachael and Natalie explore the significance of Holy Week traditions and how they serve as a bold declaration of faith. From Good Friday reflections to Easter morning celebrations, they discuss ways to anchor family traditions in the truth of the resurrection. Drawing from Scripture, they highlight how our girls—just like the women at the empty tomb—are called to be proclaimers of the Good News, courageously sharing Christ's victory over sin and death.  Through Biblical encouragement, practical ideas, and insights from American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director, Patti Garibay, this conversation will inspire you to embrace Holy Week as an opportunity to strengthen your family's faith. Whether your celebrations include a Passover meal, sunrise worship, or simple moments of gratitude, let this season be a testament to the hope we have in Jesus.  Tune in and be encouraged to make this Holy Week a time of deep remembrance, joyful celebration, and bold proclamation of Christ's love and redemption.  Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org       Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com

As Christian parents we want our kids to be followers of Christ, to live for the glory of God and walk in His ways. But how can we be successful in that endeavor? While there are no guarantees, we can adopt the values of the Kingdom and raise them for Christ. Pastor James will offer biblical encouragement in that regard today as we open up Ephesians chapter six. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1459/29

Check out our new book "She Prays Like a Girl" at PrayingChristianWomen.com/likeagirl today! Do you struggle with chronic worry or fear? As Christian women, sometimes we feel guilty about worry and fear, like we should be praying harder or reading our Bible more. But sometimes those things aren't enough to break us out of the uncontrollable spiral we find ourselves in. In this week's episode of the podcast, we introduce a systematic approach to address fears and worry in a way that can transform them into prayers, affirmations and even action steps, as well as identifying the positive roots of our fears and acknowledging that not all fear is bad. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, we dive deep into one of the most important topics in biblical parenting today: how to raise godly kids who can stand strong in their faith and resist peer pressure. As Christian parents, we're not just raising children—we're raising Kingdom warriors in a world that constantly pushes them toward compromise. From school environments to social media, the pressures are real—but so is God's power to equip us as parents.If you've been asking, “How can I protect my child from peer pressure?” or “How do I teach my kids to live for Christ when culture says otherwise?”—this episode is for you.We'll walk through faith-based parenting strategies, and biblical encouragement to help you parent with clarity, courage, and conviction.

Send us a textHave you ever wondered why joy feels fleeting, especially when life's challenges seem relentless? As Christian women, we know that joy is a fruit of the Spirit, but how do we cultivate it in our everyday lives? In this episode, we're diving deep into the intersection of faith, neuroscience, and practical spiritual practices to help us experience lasting joy, even in the midst of trials.In this insightful conversation, Asheritah Ciuciu and Angie Elkins explore the profound connection between joy, obedience, and our brain's ability to change. They discuss the concept of neuroplasticity—how our brains can adapt and grow—and how daily practices centered on mindfulness, worship, and recognizing God's presence can actively rewire our minds toward joy.Asheritah shares practical ways to navigate fear and anxiety, emphasizing the importance of grounding ourselves in prayer and being mindful of God's presence. They discuss how worship—whether through singing, resting, or simple acts done with a heart focused on God—can become a lifestyle that fosters joy.Joy doesn't come from perfect circumstances—it comes from a heart fixed on God. If this conversation spoke to you, we'd love for you to share it with others who could use a little extra joy in their lives. Thanks for listening!SHOW LINKS:Connect with Angie Elkins Connect with Asheritah CiuciuDelighting in Jesus Prayers of Rest Podcast

As Christian men, we must respond to the call to nurture and guide our families both spiritually and physically. Sacrificial love and compromise maintains peace within the family, and we are to be leaders of that. Christ's sacrifice, encapsulates the need for all of us to undergo a renewal of spirit and commitment to our roles within both family and faith.

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Have you been feeling overwhelmed in your business? Are you unsure if you're making the right choices or struggling to pinpoint your niche and who you're truly called to serve? As Christian entrepreneurs, we're not meant to do this alone. God has to be at the very center of it all. In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my personal prayer routine and how I invite God into every decision. From seeking wisdom to surrendering results, I'll show you how to find clarity, peace, and lasting success that glorifies Him. If you're ready to build a business with God, not just for Him, this episode is for you! I pray this blesses you!   Ready to Make Consistent Income From a Podcast?  Join my 5-Day Profitable Podcast Bootcamp! I'll show you how to create a podcast that makes steady income on autopilot—without relying on social media.

As Christian nationalism rises in America, public schools face increasing pressure from religious groups. Steve Schmidt sits down with Katherine Stewart to discuss her book Money, Lies, and God and explain the impact of religious clubs in schools and the legal challenges that come with it. Subscribe for more and follow me here: Substack: https://steveschmidt.substack.com/subscribe Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thewarningses.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SteveSchmidtSES/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thewarningses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewarningses/ X: https://x.com/SteveSchmidtSES

Is there purpose in everything—even in the challenges of real estate? As Christian agents, we know there is. In this episode of The Christian Agent Podcast, Garrett Maroon welcomes back Belle Tunstall, a successful real estate professional with The Redux Group, to discuss the deeper purpose behind our work beyond just closing deals.Belle shares her journey from psychology to real estate, the emotional highs and lows of the industry, and how faith and community provide the foundation for success and fulfillment. Together, they explore the struggle with external validation, the importance of stillness, and the power of surrendering to God's plan—even in a fast-paced industry. Whether you're battling burnout, looking for deeper purpose in your career, or seeking to honor God in your work, this episode will encourage and inspire you.Key Takeaways:✅ Real estate is more than transactions—it's about relationships and purpose.✅ Community among Christian agents provides vital support and encouragement.✅ Faith plays a key role in navigating the emotional rollercoaster of real estate.✅ Success isn't just about numbers—it's about serving others well.✅ Surrendering to God's plan brings clarity and peace in career decisions.✅ Emotional resilience is essential in an unpredictable market.✅ Burnout is real—self-care and setting boundaries are crucial.✅ External validation can be a distraction from true self-worth and calling.✅ Stillness and reflection create space for spiritual growth.✅ Journaling and prayer help process emotions and align with God's purpose.✅ Purpose can be found in both success and struggles.Episode Chapters:⏳ 00:00 – Introduction & Belle's Background

Before You Give Up: 7 Laws of the Harvest to Trust God's Plan!  Have you ever thought, ‘Nothing's working'? Or whispered, ‘I don't know if I can do this'? Or wondered if entrepreneurship just isn't for you?   As Christian women, we often chase perfection, piling pressure on ourselves to get it all ‘right' and see success fast. But when it doesn't happen, doubt creeps in. This video is for every female Christian business owner feeling confused, discouraged, or ready to throw in the towel.   Listen as I walk you through the 7 Laws of the Harvest—God's timeless truths to silence self-doubt and reveal His perfect timing for your business harvest. ______________________________________ Here's how we can help.... Already running a successful 6-figure business and looking to scale to $500K+? If you're a seasoned business owner who wants to scale your profit (and peace) as you scale back your time, our MIRACULOUS: the Mastermind waitlist is open! The Mastermind is the invite-only year-long mentorship where you will optimize your offer suite, leverage your revenue-driving team & streamline your sales process. Step into the room where you fully embrace your Christ-identity so you become the go-to Thought Leader, Movement Maker & In-Demand Expert in your industry! Click here to Apply for the Mastermind and we'll be in touch with next steps: https://forms.gle/3UxdGM82pqfwuxGD6  Is your goal to hit solid $5-10K months consistently? If you're looking to sign 4 & 5 figure dream clients WITHOUT expensive ads, exhausting launches or grinding on social media, BREAKTHROUGH: the Incubator is for you! Breakthrough is the done-with-you Program where we help you install our Peaceful Profits™ Marketing + Sales machine - my 4-step system to take a perfect stranger from 'curious' to client, in just days! Click here to Apply for the Breakthrough Program and we'll be in touch with next steps: https://forms.gle/u1CeVguEQ98a3Fuh8 

Hiding Behind Your Poker Face – Unlocking the Power of Vulnerability Are you hiding behind a poker face? As Christian men, we've often been told that showing emotions is a sign of weakness. But the truth is, suppressing emotions can hurt our relationships as husbands, dads, and leaders. In this episode, Dwayne Roberts dives into: ✅ Why men struggle with expressing emotions ✅ Biblical wisdom on vulnerability and strength ✅ How hiding emotions damages marriages, fatherhood, and friendships ✅ Steps to break free from emotional suppression and lead with authenticity Challenge: This week, take one step toward vulnerability—whether with God, your spouse, your kids, or a trusted friend. Learn more about Dwayne Roberts https://dwaynehroberts.com Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/dwayneroberts

As Christian parents, we do our very best to help our kids develop deep and lasting relationships with Jesus. However, despite our efforts, they will sometimes still choose to walk away from their faith. If you're navigating this struggle with your own child, I want you to know that you are not alone and that this episode is for you.Many parents are experiencing the pain of watching their children live life without Christ. Whether your son or daughter has been drawn away by the allure of a secular lifestyle, fallen into the wrong crowd, or simply turned away from the faith they claimed as a child, it can be difficult to know the best way to help them.My latest guest understands this dilemma well. Laine Lawson Craft is a parenting expert, author, speaker, and host of the Warfare Parenting Podcast. She believes that the best place for parents to fight the battle for their wayward children is on their knees.In this episode, you'll hear:Why prayer is not a last resortHow to place your child in the Lord's handsThe importance of tending to your own heartAnd more!Whether your children are still at home or out on their own, it's never too early to start covering them in prayer!Show Notes: jillsavage.org/laine-lawson-craft-237Check out our other resources: Mark and Jill's Marriage Story Marriage Coaching Marriage 2.0 Intensives Speaking Schedule Book Mark and Jill to Speak Online Courses Books Marriage Resources: Infidelity Recovery For Happy Marriages For Hurting Marriages For Marriages Where You're the Only One Wanting to Get Help Mom Resources: New/Preschool Moms Moms with Gradeschoolers Moms with Teens and Tweens Moms with Kids Who Are Launching Empty Nest...

As Christian dads we have the mission of raising disciples. We often pinpoint that down to making sure our kids know about Jesus but there is a lot more to it than that.   We continue our series about talking to our kids about sex and this week we are addressing pornography. It's sad, but the likelihood of our kids being exposed to pornography is incredibly high, with the current average age of exposure being 8. How do we handle this? Should we talk about it?   I'm joined by my friend, Hadley Baker, pastor and author of No Longer A Slave, to tackle this topic of pornography as we talk to our children about sexuality.   You'll get more than how to deal with the symptoms. We cut to the core of how to create an environment of trust where topics such as pornography can be addressed in a godly way.   —   Get your copy of the new devotional for dads, Following Our Father: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=VA6KP8OJ9Nh6EJM8xkhLDg1exkXKTtM9kswBjBoKxmD   Get your free gift, a copy of Cut The Crap (E-book): https://fatheringourfuture.com/2024/08/04/free-download-for-new-dads/   MERCH: https://fatheringourfuture.printify.me/products   Become a financial partner with Fathering Our Future and make a direct impact on dads: https://fatheringourfuture.com/support/

As Christian business owner, YOU are the CEO; but the Lord God Almighty is your Chairman of the Board. That means: He sets the agenda and establishes next steps, while you execute the plan. Watch to learn 4 daily prayers that are non-negotiable in order for you to achieve the level of success that is yours in Christ. Are you committed to praying these, each and every day?  And BELIEVING that the Lord will answer? ✅ Do you experience doubt? fear? overwhelm?  It happens at every stage of business so there's no shame in it. It's what we humans deal with here on earth.  . But we are to operate not in the natural, but the supernatural - from a place of calm, confidence and certainty. Watch this training where I reveal my Faith Fueled Thought Model: an ongoing practice to hold your thoughts captive as unto Christ: https://youtu.be/ZEkP6k-ncmA _______________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for business strategy that creates predictable revenue & peaceful profits - with an unapologetic FAITH focus? Seeking your next level, but refuse to compromise your values? Are you a service-based business owner looking to 10X your results so you can live a joyful and abundant life, in Christ? If you're a driven high achiever looking for honest talk about what it really takes to succeed as a female founder - a woman known as the go-to in her market & whose services as in-demand.....look no further. Tune in weekly to learn from award-winning, 20-year serial entrepreneur Judy Weber -- former Philadelphia trial attorney & c suite executive turned Business Growth Consultant & Master Certified Business Coach, called by the Lord God to show His daughters how to do business His way.  The creator of the Faith-Fueled Business® concept and the Faith-Fueled Thought Model™, Judy unapologetically calls BS on conventional marketing strategies that lead to overworking, disappointment & burnout.  Her Peaceful Profits Framework™ (an automated, profit-maximizing marketing + sales system) is revolutionizing the way women scale their service-based businesses to 6 & 7 figures -- with the Lord Jesus Christ at the very core. SUBSCRIBE today to sign more 4 & 5 figure clients consistently - as you deepen your faith walk with Christ.  Faith-based is full of hope. Faith-FUELED is the miraculous, realized! Next Steps: Join the Free Community: https://bit.ly/boldbusinesscommunity Watch Trainings on YT: https://www.youtube.com/@judyWeberCo Visit the Website: https://www.judyweber.co Email Us: support@judyweber.co Follow Judy on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/judyweberco

Today, we come to the end of our week-long long look at researcher Ellen Galinsky's new book about teenagers, “The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens”. In it, Galinsky lists five things teens wish their parents and other adults knew about them. As Christian parents, we should pay special attention to the fifth message she heard from kids: “We want to learn stuff that's useful.” Galinsky lists these skills as understanding other's perspectives, how to communicate effectively, how to work with others, and how to set goals. While these skills are all good, we need to make sure that the way our kids understand and use these skills is rooted in the Gospel and a commitment to live a faithful life of Christian discipleship. In other words, these skills must not be used to advance the kingdom of me, myself, and I. Rather, these skills should serve the higher goal of bringing glory to God. Parents, nurture your kids in the Christian faith!

As Christian is about to enter a new phase of his life as an empty nester, he sits down with his good friend Amanda Keller to talk about life as a parent and her new show The Role Of A Lifetime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Researcher Ellen Galinsky has released a brand new book about teenagers. It's called “The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens”, and it includes five things teens wish their parents and other adults knew about them. All this week, we're looking at what Galinsky heard from teenagers. The third message she heard is this: “Don't stereotype us.” Just like us, our teenagers don't want to be pigeon-holed into stereotypes. For example, not all teens are anxious. Not all teens are addicted to their phones. And not all teens are entitled. If we label our kids in these ways we are setting the table for them to live into those stereotypes. As Christian parents, we need to not only recognize the unique ways in which they've been created and gifted by God, but their potential to live into God's glorious and grand design for their lives, rather than some stereotype. Parents, get to know your kids for who they are as unique individuals.

Researcher Ellen Galinsky has released a brand new book about teenagers. It's called “The Breakthrough Years: A New Scientific Framework for Raising Thriving Teens”, and it includes five things teens wish their parents and other adults knew about them. All this week, we're looking at what Galinsky heard from teenagers. The second message to parents is this: “Talk with us, not at us.” As our kids develop through the adolescent years, their brains are moving from thinking in black and white terms, to being able to think more abstractly, which means their on the pathway to having fully wired-up adult brains, sometime during their mid-twenties. As parents, we need to avoid the temptation to continue to think for them, as if they are still children. Rather, we need to think with them so that we might then train them to think for themselves. As Christian parents, we want to prepare our kids for a lifetime of thinking in ways that lead them to glorify God in all areas of their lives.

In this enchanting part of The Pilgrim's Progress, we journey alongside Christian as he navigates the path toward Mount Zion. Our narrative unfolds with Christian's encounter with the daunting lions guarding the way, a powerful metaphor for the trials of faith that every pilgrim must face. Guided by the watchful porter, Christian learns that these lions, though fearsome, are chained—representing the obstacles that test our resolve but do not ultimately harm us. As Christian arrives at the palace beautiful built by the Lord of the hill, he is welcomed by the kind-hearted family of the house, including the wise and discerning damsel, Discretion. Their warm hospitality offers him not just physical shelter but spiritual nourishment as they engage in heartfelt discussions about his pilgrimage, past struggles, and the lessons learned along the way. Through Christian's reflections, we explore the themes of redemption, the importance of community, and the relentless pursuit of a better, heavenly place. His poignant recollections of encounters with Evangelist and the Interpreter serve as reminders of God's guiding hand in our lives, even in moments of doubt and despair. Join us as we delve into the rich tapestry of Christian's journey, filled with wisdom, encouragement, and the hope of eternal fellowship. This part is a celebration of the pilgrim's path—a path fraught with challenges yet illuminated by the promise of grace. Minor updating has been done to make this recording more understandable. If you would like to pick up a copy of The Pilgrim's Progress to add to your home library, we have listed some of our favorites below. And we were sure to include one of our favorites rewritten for children. (affil links) The Pilgrim's Progress Old English: https://amzn.to/4j1j3Xg The Pilgrim's Progress Modern English: https://amzn.to/3W3SNlv Little Pilgrim's Big Journey: https://amzn.to/41YDs9G If you enjoy our podcast and wish to support our mission, consider contributing through Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon, or our shop. Your support helps us continue sharing these inspiring stories. You can support us here: ▪️Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/wanderingpilgrims ▪️Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWanderingPilgrims ▪️Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/the-wandering-pilgrims ▪️Our Website: www.thewanderingpilgrims.com Connect with us here: ▪️Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderingpilgrims/ ▪️Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/The-Wandering-Pilgrims-581206039071736/ ▪️YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCbvMuDo9dpaQ0Bu71lRRiQw ▪️Twitter: @WanderPilgrims ▪️Truth Social: @wanderingpilgrims

As Christian coaches, we worry about giving too much value away in our free content that nobody will want to come and work with us. I want to reframe your mind on this topic today.   In this episode, I'm sharing why you need to rethink what "value" means and why sharing the right kind of value with your audience means you're never worried about giving so much away that people don't want to work with you.   Happy listening! Sarah   Next Steps: Join the FREE Community: www.sarahbeisel.com/community Grab your FREE Facebook Group Launch Checklist: www.sarahbeisel.com/checklist Contact me: info@sarahbeisel.com   Work with Sarah: Want to know exactly what steps to take to create an engaged Facebook group that makes you money consistently? Join the Profitable Facebook Group Program now! --> www.sarahbeisel.com/program  

In this part of the Pilgrim's Progress, we find Christian on the path to salvation, burdened by the weight of his sins, until he reaches the cross where his burden is miraculously lifted. This poignant moment of transformation is marked by the arrival of three shining ones, who bring him peace, new garments, and a sealed scroll to guide him on his journey. As Christian continues his pilgrimage, he encounters various characters embodying the spiritual pitfalls of life. He meets Simple, Sloth, and Presumption, who remain asleep in their chains, refusing the help offered by Christian. He also encounters Formalist and Hypocrisy, who have taken shortcuts on their journey, bypassing the gate of salvation. Through these interactions, Christian learns the importance of entering the path through the proper means and the dangers of straying from the true way. The narrative brings us to the foot of the Hill of Difficulty, where Christian refreshes himself at a spring before ascending the steep path. Unlike the other travelers who choose easier paths leading to danger and destruction, Christian perseveres, understanding that the path to eternal life is often fraught with challenges. Join us as we reflect on the rich symbolism and spiritual insights in this timeless story, exploring themes of redemption, perseverance, and the transformative power of faith. If you would like to pick up a copy of The Pilgrim's Progress to add to your home library, we have listed some of our favorites below. And we were sure to include one of our favorites rewritten for children. (affil links) The Pilgrim's Progress Old English: https://amzn.to/4j1j3Xg The Pilgrim's Progress Modern English: https://amzn.to/3W3SNlv Little Pilgrim's Big Journey: https://amzn.to/41YDs9G If you find our content enriching and want to support us, here are some ways you can help: ▪️ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/wanderingpilgrims ▪️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheWanderingPilgrims ▪️ Shop: https://teespring.com/stores/the-wandering-pilgrims ▪️ Our Website: www.thewanderingpilgrims.com Connect with us here: ▪️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderingpilgrims/ ▪️ Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/The-Wandering-Pilgrims-581206039071736/

As Christian parents, our deepest desire is to see our children walking in faith, growing in Christ, and living a life rooted in God's truth. But have you ever found yourself trying to manage or manufacture your child's spiritual growth, worried that God's timing might not align with your own? This week on the Raising Godly Girls Podcast, co-hosts Rachael Culpepper and Natalie Ambrose dive into the heart of this common struggle, unpacking the dangers of taking control in an area that belongs solely to God.  Rachael and Natalie discuss the temptation to micromanage our children's faith journeys, fueled by fear that God's methods or timing might not meet our expectations. Through relatable parenting anecdotes, Biblical wisdom, and raw honesty, they challenge us to ask tough questions: Do we trust God fully with our child's heart? Are we willing to step back and let the Holy Spirit lead—even if the process is messy or slow?  Using scripture such as Proverbs 22:6 and John 15:5, the hosts highlight the liberating truth that real transformation is a work of God, not a formula we can control. They remind us that while our prayers and discipleship matter deeply, it is ultimately God who shapes our children's faith. This revelation not only frees us from the pressure to “get it right” but also offers peace in knowing that His plans are always good, even when they unfold differently than we anticipate.  This episode also features an inspiring Raising Godly Girls Minute by American Heritage Girls Founder & Executive Director Patti Garibay, encouraging parents to nurture a reliance on God rather than self-sufficiency in their children. Rachael and Natalie build on this teaching with practical insights into fostering a faith that is authentic, resilient, and rooted in trust.  Join us for a heartfelt conversation about surrendering control, trusting God's perfect plan, and walking alongside our children as they navigate their personal journeys of faith. You'll leave feeling encouraged, challenged, and more confident in your role as a Christ-centered parent.  Find an American Heritage Girls Troop near you, visit americanheritagegirls.org     Add even more Biblical wisdom to your parenting quiver, visit raisinggodlygirls.com 

No man has a desire to be lousy at something they are doing. All of us desire to be excellent. As Christian men, we should especially strive to be excellent because we are instructed to do what we do as if we are doing it for the Lord (Colossians 3:23). The problem we often run into, is not knowing what it actually takes to be excellent.   I am joined by Pastor Wayne Francis, to talk about the topic of pursuing excellence in our lives and what is required to accomplish that. You'll learn strategies to maintain your mindset, disciplines you need to have, what your community needs to look like, and other nuggets of wisdom that will help you become excellent as a man, husband, and father.   If you are interested in more from Wayne, you can check out his book, God and Race: https://amzn.to/3ZPrTzV   —   Get your copy of the new devotional for dads, Following Our Father: https://amzn.to/4eYIc1Q   Get your free gift, a copy of Cut The Crap (E-book): https://fatheringourfuture.com/2024/08/04/free-download-for-new-dads/   Become a financial partner with Fathering Our Future and make a direct impact on dads: https://fatheringourfuture.com/support/

Join us for Part 4 of The Pilgrim's Progress as we delve into the allegorical journey of Christian. Christian's path is fraught with challenges, temptations, and divine encounters as he seeks salvation and the celestial city of Mount Zion. In this part, Christian meets Goodwill at the gate, learns profound truths from the Interpreter, and witnesses the struggles of fellow travelers. Discover the rich symbolism woven through Christian's interactions with figures like Goodwill and the Interpreter. Christian's journey illuminates the spiritual battles we all face—the allure of worldly pleasures, the burden of sin, and the hope of redemption. As Christian progresses, he learns the importance of perseverance, faith, and the transformative power of grace. Through these encounters, Christian is reminded of the eternal consequences of his choices. This part challenges listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journey, encouraging a deeper understanding of the path to salvation and the obstacles that may arise along the way. Whether you're familiar with Bunyan's work or encountering it for the first time, this book offers timeless insights into the human condition and the pursuit of divine truth. Join us as we explore these timeless truths and ponder the significance of the journey to the celestial city. Let the narrative inspire and challenge you to reflect on your own spiritual path and the enduring truths embedded within its pages. If you would like to pick up a copy of The Pilgrim's Progress to add to your home library, we have listed some of our favorites below. And we were sure to include one of our favorites rewritten for children. (affil links) The Pilgrim's Progress Old English: https://amzn.to/4j1j3Xg The Pilgrim's Progress Modern English: https://amzn.to/3W3SNlv Little Pilgrim's Big Journey: https://amzn.to/41YDs9G If you appreciate our content and wish to support us, please consider the following: ▪️ Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/wanderingpilgrims ▪️ Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheWanderingPilgrims⁠ ▪️ Shop: ⁠https://shop.thewanderingpilgrims.com⁠/ Connect with us: ▪️ Website: www.thewanderingpilgrims.com ▪️Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thewanderingpilgrims⁠ ▪️ Facebook: ⁠https://m.facebook.com/The-Wandering-Pilgrims-581206039071736⁠/ ▪️ Podcast: ⁠https://anchor.fm/wanderingpilgrims⁠ ▪️ Twitter: @WanderPilgrims

Australia has recently enacted some legislation that not only makes good sense, but models steps that should be taken by the rest of the world to protect our kids from harm and to provide for their well-being. What exactly has Australia done? They've passed a new law that bans kids from using social media until they reach the age of sixteen. The new law won't go into effect for another year, but it's rooted in the growing body of evidence, both from research and anecdotally, that the use of social media and technology is harming our kids by undermining their mental health and relationships in ways that cannot go unnoticed or unaddressed. Of course, there are many details yet to be worked out before the ban goes into effect. As Christian parents, laws like these help set borders and boundaries, but ultimately we want to see our kids make these decision on their own as they flow out of heart bent towards the worship of God.

Join us on a riveting journey as we delve into the classic tale of Christian's encounter with Mr. Worldly Wiseman, a story that echoes through the ages with its profound moral and spiritual lessons. As Christian travels alone, he meets Mr. Worldly Wiseman. Their conversation leads Christian to question his path to the Wicket Gate, where he seeks relief from his burdens. Mr. Worldly Wiseman offers an enticing alternative, steering Christian towards the village of Morality and the house of Mr. Legality. The narrative unfolds with Christian's inner turmoil and the heavy burden he carries, both physically and spiritually. Despite Mr. Worldly Wiseman's persuasive arguments, the journey to Mr. Legality's house proves perilous, leaving Christian in fear and regret. Just as despair sets in, Evangelist reappears, guiding Christian back to the true path and reminding him of the dangers of straying from divine counsel. This part is a rich exploration of the timeless struggle between worldly wisdom and spiritual truth, a reminder of the importance of steadfastness in faith and the perils of seeking shortcuts to salvation. As Christian learns, the path to true deliverance is fraught with challenges, yet it is the only way to find genuine peace and redemption. Minor editing has been done to this text for readability and to improve understanding. If you would like to pick up a copy of The Pilgrim's Progress to add to your home library, we have listed some of our favorites below. And we were sure to include one of our favorites rewritten for children. (affil links) The Pilgrim's Progress Old English: https://amzn.to/4j1j3XgThe Pilgrim's Progress Modern English: https://amzn.to/3W3SNlvLittle Pilgrim's Big Journey: https://amzn.to/41YDs9G Support our mission to bring history and literature to life: Buy Me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/wanderingpilgrims Patreon: patreon.com/TheWanderingPilgrims Shop: teespring.com/stores/the-wandering-pilgrims Our Website: www.thewanderingpilgrims.com Connect with us on social media for more content: Instagram: instagram.com/thewanderingpilgrims Facebook: facebook.com/The-Wandering-Pilgrims YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCbvMuDo9dpaQ0Bu71lRRiQw Twitter: @WanderPilgrims Truth Social: @wanderingpilgrims

Men do not need to be told that they have friends and they have enemies, and yet many modern Christians have been so propagandized by eisegesis and so misled by false teachers that they no longer believe that a Christian can have enemies, and yet Scripture clearly states that men will not only have enemies, but that some of those enemies will be in their own households. In this life, you will have friends and you will have enemies, some will be weak and some will be strong, some will abandon you when the tide turns and some will stand with you no matter what may come; being a Christian does not change this. Yes, we are to forgive our personal enemies, but that does not thereby make them anything other than enemies, and to treat the friend and the enemy identically is to be derelict in the duties given us by God. We do service neither to God nor to the Church when we pretend that enemies are not enemies; in fact, it is that very sort of wickedness that drives many men away from the churches in disgust. As Christian men, we must reclaim a proper understanding of friend and enemy and a proper approach to dealing with both — not least of all when the enemies stand up in the churches, as they do all too often today. Show Notes I (Mahler) am aware of the audio issues with my track — there is nothing I can do about them. Somehow, my recording lost ~30dB despite sounding fine during recording. I will be reworking my audio stack (and likely purchasing more hardware) before the next episode in an attempt to guard against any future (inexplicable) issues. See Also Further Reading “Personal or Public” Parental Warnings None.

Pursuing physical health seems to have great benefits. Longer life, more enjoyment of life, compliments from friends who notice . . . But, what if the best way to become more physically healthy is to first become more spiritually, mentally, and emotionally healthy? In fact, what if a lack of spiritual, mental, or emotional health is actually keeping your body stuck in diseases or distress because you've tried to fix the problem from the outside in, instead of from the inside out? On today's podcast episode, Heather Creekmore talks about the importance of caring for our souls: our emotions, our mental health, and our spiritual health. She talks about research that shows how a failure to take care of what's going on inside may keep us fighting our bodies. As Christian women, what should take priority? Heather explores these questions and more in today's new episode. Listen, learn, and be encouraged to get healthy emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically in 2025. Did you get the January resource kit? Make sure you're on the Compared to Who? friends list at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com so you get our monthly resource kit with direct links to podcast episodes, YouTube videos, and more that connect directly with this month's new content. Are you ready for the 40-Day Journey? Learn more here. Wnat more information on Christian body image coaching? Learn more here. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

So many times, the person we're writing for is a past version of ourselves. We've been through some things and we want to help others who are going through similar situations. But sometimes, the topics we write about involve how others have hurt us, either intentionally or unintentionally. As Christian writers, how do we handle those topics with grace, truth, and forgiveness in a way that will help our reader but not encourage anger and bitterness? In my conversation with author Kori Morgan, we talk about how she learned to navigate that tension in her new book, “Why I Dyed My Hair Purple and Other Unorthodox Stories”. I think you'll find her gospel-centered approach refreshing and encouraging.Kori Frazier Morgan is an author, disciple, and creative entrepreneur. A graduate of Ohio Northern University and West Virginia University's Master of Fine Arts program in fiction writing, she has been featured in publications such as Shenandoah, SN Review, Blanket Sea, Agape Review, Switchback, Rubbertop Review, Cantos, and Clayjar Review. She is the author of The Goodbye-Love Generation: A Novel in Stories, which centers on the members of a Kent, Ohio rock band during the Kent State shootings in May 1970, and Why I Dyed My Hair Purple & Other Unorthodox Stories, a collection of essays about the intersection of creativity and faith within her Christian testimony.Kori is the founder and Chief Literary Strategist of Inkling Creative Strategies, an author services company that helps writers reach their full creative potential so they can impact and inspire readers.Author website: https://korifraziermorgan.com/Inkling: https://www.inklingcreative.work/SubstackInstagram: @writerkori The Purposeful Pen is a weekly podcast for Christian writers designed to help you build a writing life with eternal impact. Each week you'll hear practical tips and Biblical truth on topics such as improving your writing, honing your message, and managing your time. I always respond to listener emails and I'd love to hear from you! Amysimon@amylynnsimon.comDisclaimer: I believe in and approach life (and writing) from a distinctly evangelical Christian perspective, but some of my guests may not. When I interview a guest on a specifically spiritual topic, I do my best to know in advance that I can support their theological stances on the topics that relate to our interview. When the topic is not particularly spiritual, our theological views may differ. My interviewing of guests and providing links to their work does not necessarily indicate a complete theological endorsement of all their written work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amylynnsimon.substack.com

My fourteen-year-old self had gone to bed at my usual 9pm time. Two hours later, I woke up to use the bathroom. While walking undetected past my parents darkened room, I not only heard my dad whispering, but I heard him whispering my name. It was at that unforgettable moment that I learned that my parents' bedtime routine included intercession on behalf of their three children. I had been blessed with parents whose only stated hope for me was that I would grow up to love, follow, and serve Jesus Christ. As Christian parents, our hope for our children should be the same. The good news is that parents always exercise the greatest influence on the spiritual lives of their children. God has established the home as the primary arena for spiritual nurture. This influence is effectively exercised as we entrust our children to God, which includes certain responsibilities that He has entrusted to us. Listen in all this week as we talk about how to entrust our children to God.

Winning a race requires purpose and discipline. Paul uses this illustration to explain that the Christian life takes hard work, self-denial, and persistent preparation. As Christian, we are running toward our heavenly reward.    Prayer, bible study, and worship, along with other spiritual disciplines, equip us to run with vigor and stamina. Don't just sit back and watch and do the bare minimum in your training. Train diligently-your spiritual progress depends upon it.    Enjoy! Jennifer   P.S. Looking for a quick and easy way to prepare meals? Check out my Meal Planning Toolkit HERE! Ready to start your year on the right foot with Healthy Habits and a new attitude!? Check out my Healthy Habits Blueprint HERE! Have questions or suggestions? Email me at support@jennifercoble.com.    

Send us a textHow do we embrace the prophetic while maintaining biblical wisdom and discernment? Today we're tackling the crucial balance between walking in the gifts of the Spirit and ensuring prophetic accountability in the church. As Christian believers who embrace the continuing work of the Holy Spirit, we'll explore: • Biblical frameworks for testing prophecy • Practical guidelines for the local church • Wisdom for conference settings • Building integrity in the national prophetic community • Learning from past mistakes • Creating healthy accountability structures Whether you're a church leader navigating prophetic ministry, someone who operates in the prophetic, or a believer seeking to understand this gift better, this conversation offers practical wisdom for increasing prophetic integrity while honoring the Holy Spirit's work today. Join us as we cast a vision for what healthy prophetic ministry can look like in the future, guided by 1 Thessalonians 5's mandate to “test all things” while not despising prophecy. 

As Christian parents, we are called to raise our kids in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. We must be doing what we can to lead them into an adulthood that is spiritually, emotionally, relationally, intellectually, AND physically healthy. Their physical health depends greatly on how we teach them to steward their God-given bodies during their childhood and teenage years. One aspect of this that's related to today's youth culture regards caffeine intake. Are you aware, for example, that your local quickmart drink coolers are filled with aggressively marketed caffeine-infused energy drinks that appeal to teens? And, are you aware that ER visits due to eating or drinking too much caffeine have doubled among middle school kids, and almost doubled for our high schoolers between 2017 and 2023? Parents, we need to educate our kids on God-honoring matters of health and on the dangers of caffeine intake, along with setting borders and boundaries for their consumption.

“Be sure to look them in the eye and say please and thank you.” If you grew up in home like mine, you constantly heard those words from your mother as she was training you to be kind and polite in social situations. I learned that lesson well and hope that we were successful in passing it on to our own kids. New research from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has found that when family members show appreciation and gratitude to each other through saying “thank you”, relationships are strengthened and mental health improves. For married couples, showing gratitude to your partner improves relationship satisfaction and mental health. When a child expresses thanks to a parent, parenting stress is actually reduced. As Christian parents, we want to be sure to teach our kids that all good things come from God, including the gift of salvation. Point them to I Chronicles 16:34: “Oh give thanks to the Lord, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever.”

Christmas has become so commercialized that it's easy to lose sight of its true meaning. As Christian parents, it's our responsibility to keep Christ at the center of this season while raising our little ones. If we don't, the world will gladly redefine Christmas as being all about magic, Santa, and presents—playing right into the enemy's agenda to push Christ aside. In this episode, we're sharing 8 practical and Christ-centered ways to celebrate Christmas with young children and teach them the true reason for the season. Read More on This Topic: 8 Christ-Centered Ways to Celebrate Christmas with Young Children  

An illuminating history of religious and political controversy in nineteenth-century Bengal, where Protestant missionary activity spurred a Christian conversion “panic” that indelibly shaped the trajectory of Hindu and Muslim politics. In 1813, the British Crown adopted a policy officially permitting Protestant missionaries to evangelize among the empire's Indian subjects. The ramifications proved enormous and long-lasting. While the number of conversions was small—Christian converts never represented more than 1.5 percent of India's population during the nineteenth century—Bengal's majority faith communities responded in ways that sharply politicized religious identity, leading to the permanent ejection of religious minorities from Indian ideals of nationhood. Mou Banerjee details what happened as Hindus and Muslims grew increasingly suspicious of converts, missionaries, and evangelically minded British authorities. Fearing that converts would subvert resistance to British imperialism, Hindu and Muslim critics used their influence to define the new Christians as a threatening “other” outside the bounds of authentic Indian selfhood. The meaning of conversion was passionately debated in the burgeoning sphere of print media, and individual converts were accused of betrayal and ostracized by their neighbors. Yet, Banerjee argues, the effects of the panic extended far beyond the lives of those who suffered directly. As Christian converts were erased from the Indian political community, that community itself was reconfigured as one consecrated in faith. While India's emerging nationalist narratives would have been impossible in the absence of secular Enlightenment thought, the evolution of cohesive communal identity was also deeply entwined with suspicion toward religious minorities. Recovering the perspectives of Indian Christian converts as well as their detractors, The Disinherited: The Politics of Christian Conversion in Colonial India (Harvard UP, 2025) is an eloquent account of religious marginalization that helps to explain the shape of Indian nationalist politics in today's era of Hindu majoritarianism. Arighna Gupta is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His dissertation attempts to trace early-colonial genealogies of popular sovereignty located at the interstices of monarchical, religious, and colonial sovereignties in India and present-day Bangladesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

An illuminating history of religious and political controversy in nineteenth-century Bengal, where Protestant missionary activity spurred a Christian conversion “panic” that indelibly shaped the trajectory of Hindu and Muslim politics. In 1813, the British Crown adopted a policy officially permitting Protestant missionaries to evangelize among the empire's Indian subjects. The ramifications proved enormous and long-lasting. While the number of conversions was small—Christian converts never represented more than 1.5 percent of India's population during the nineteenth century—Bengal's majority faith communities responded in ways that sharply politicized religious identity, leading to the permanent ejection of religious minorities from Indian ideals of nationhood. Mou Banerjee details what happened as Hindus and Muslims grew increasingly suspicious of converts, missionaries, and evangelically minded British authorities. Fearing that converts would subvert resistance to British imperialism, Hindu and Muslim critics used their influence to define the new Christians as a threatening “other” outside the bounds of authentic Indian selfhood. The meaning of conversion was passionately debated in the burgeoning sphere of print media, and individual converts were accused of betrayal and ostracized by their neighbors. Yet, Banerjee argues, the effects of the panic extended far beyond the lives of those who suffered directly. As Christian converts were erased from the Indian political community, that community itself was reconfigured as one consecrated in faith. While India's emerging nationalist narratives would have been impossible in the absence of secular Enlightenment thought, the evolution of cohesive communal identity was also deeply entwined with suspicion toward religious minorities. Recovering the perspectives of Indian Christian converts as well as their detractors, The Disinherited: The Politics of Christian Conversion in Colonial India (Harvard UP, 2025) is an eloquent account of religious marginalization that helps to explain the shape of Indian nationalist politics in today's era of Hindu majoritarianism. Arighna Gupta is a doctoral candidate in history at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. His dissertation attempts to trace early-colonial genealogies of popular sovereignty located at the interstices of monarchical, religious, and colonial sovereignties in India and present-day Bangladesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Sign-up for my free 20-day devotional, The Word Before Work Foundations, at http://TWBWFoundations.com--Series: Christmas Vocations Part IIIDevotional: 1 of 4And you, my child…will go on before the Lord to prepare the way for him. (Luke 1:76)Today we're starting a new series here on The Word Before Work—a third installment of my semi-annual Christmas Vocations series where we explore the jobs of some of the characters of the Christmas narrative and what they can teach us about our own work today.We begin with John the Baptist whose role was to “prepare the way” for Christ as we see in today's passage—an excerpt from Zecharaiah's prayer after John's birth. Right from the get go, John was told he would never be top dog. His purpose in life was to play the proverbial second fiddle to his cousin Jesus. And all throughout the gospels, we see John joyfully embracing his secondary role. Referring to Jesus, John famously said, “He must become greater; I must become less” (John 3:30).John knew his place in God's cosmic drama. The question is do we? Sure we do intellectually. But functionally, I think many of us spend an ungodly amount of energy clamoring to be center stage. As Christian rapper Sho Baraka says, “we find ourselves feeling like extras on the set of life, trying desperately to write a meaningful part for ourselves.”How does this restless search for a “more meaningful part” in God's story show up? It looks like obsessing over “winning” and “being the best” at work, rather than leading and serving others well. Or believing the lie that you must do something extraordinary for your life to matter rather than basing your significance on Christ's extraordinary work of adopting you into God's family. Or fixating on having “more impact for the kingdom” instead of wholeheartedly working on what God has already entrusted to you.If you can relate to what I'm talking about, please hear this: Ironically, it is only once we embrace our role as “extras on the set of life” and Jesus as the star that we can be truly “successful.” Because then success is secure regardless of the part you play. It is based on the fact that God has given you an irrevocable invitation to enjoy and participate in the only eternal production there is. And once you grasp that, you are free. If you struggle embracing your role in the proverbial supporting cast of God's kingdom, consider these three practices.#1: Start every day on your knees in prayer, physically signifying your submission to Christ.#2: Write John 3:30 and post it near your desk (“He must become greater; I must become less.”)#3: Fast from social media for at least a week as these apps subtly (and not so subtly) try to convince us that we, rather than Christ, are the center of the story of life.Now, go fade into the background behind Christ as you work today!

Honor was once something that was taken deadly seriously in the West. It was not a matter about which one joked. A man would go to great lengths to maintain his honor, and a woman would go to great lengths to defend hers. In our modern culture, honor has been all but forgotten by the bulk of the population — it has become something so foreign, so alien that most men no longer even know what the word means. But honor is necessary to maintain civilization, and so are shame and guilt. Unto the one who conducts himself according to the Moral Law and conforms his behavior to the norms of his civilization we bestow honor, and upon the one who falls short of these standards we heap shame to add to the guilt of his conscience. Together, honor, shame, and guilt form part of the foundation upon which society and civilization rest; without these, no civilization can long endure. As Christian men, we must endeavor to restore these things to our society, before it is too late and we have fallen too far. Show Notes Bible Hub: kalós Bible Hub: timé Bible Hub: kalós OpenBible: Honor OpenBible: Shame See Also Further Reading Parental Warnings There is some discussion of chastity, et cetera, but nothing explicit.

In this episode of Kaleb's Corner, a segment of the Dad Tired podcast, Kaleb Allen hosts part three of the six-week series titled Finding Jesus in the Wilderness of Your Soul. In this episode, Kaleb dives into the theme of how Jesus' wilderness experience offers a roadmap for navigating the trials and challenges we face today. As Christian dads, learning to lead ourselves and our families well through tough seasons is essential, and Kaleb offers insights, encouragement, and practical steps to do just that. Episode Highlights: Wilderness: The Crossroads of Growth or StagnationKaleb kicks off by explaining how wilderness seasons can either shape us into stronger followers of Christ or leave us crippled by fear and frustration. He shares personal reflections on how wilderness moments challenge our faith and force us to choose between pressing forward or retreating in discouragement.Time Stamp: 00:14 - 02:40 Engaging God in the Midst of Spiritual FogKaleb encourages listeners not to "check out" during difficult times but to press deeper into God. He discusses the importance of wrestling with our emotions, praying, journaling, and talking to trusted friends, using these wilderness seasons as opportunities for spiritual growth and soul-searching.Time Stamp: 02:40 - 05:02 Jesus in the Wilderness: An Example of EnduranceKaleb unpacks Jesus' experience of being led by the Spirit into the wilderness, showing how He modeled endurance through prayer, fasting, and resisting temptation. Jesus' journey reminds us that even when we feel spiritually dry, God's purpose is at work in us.Time Stamp: 05:02 - 07:27 Three Temptations: Relevance, Spectacle, and PowerKaleb walks listeners through the three temptations Jesus faced in the wilderness, drawing on insights from theologians like Augustine and Henry Nowen: Relevance: The temptation to turn stones into bread, fulfilling immediate needs but missing the deeper spiritual purpose. Spectacle: The temptation to throw Himself from the temple and be admired for a grand display of power. Power: The temptation to bow down and gain authority over all the kingdoms of the world.Time Stamp: 07:27 - 16:57 Resisting the Temptation of RelevanceKaleb explores how the temptation to prove our worth to others can creep in during wilderness seasons. He offers practical advice on resisting the need to be "relevant" in the eyes of the world and instead finding our value in God's love and truth.Time Stamp: 16:57 - 19:18 Choosing to Be Faithful Instead of SpectacularKaleb emphasizes that true success in the wilderness isn't found in being extraordinary but in being faithful. He challenges listeners to reject the cultural pressure to "prove" themselves through grand gestures and instead focus on daily faithfulness to God's calling.Time Stamp: 19:18 - 24:02 Embracing Humility: The Temptation to PowerKaleb addresses the temptation to seek control or power as a way to validate ourselves. He explains that true fulfillment comes not from climbing the ladder of success but from walking in humility and surrender to God's will.Time Stamp: 24:02 - 28:49 The Wilderness as a Place of GrowthKaleb concludes by reframing the wilderness as a place of training, where God shapes our character and strengthens our faith. He encourages dads to embrace these challenging seasons as opportunities to become more like Jesus and lead their families well through faith and perseverance.Time Stamp: 28:49 - 31:10 Connect with Kaleb Allen: Website: Dad Tired Instagram: @t.kaleb.allen Podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms. Resources Mentioned: The Armor of God (Ephesians 6) The Life of Jesus in the Wilderness (Matthew 4) Writings by Henry Nowen and Augustine In this powerful solo episode, Kaleb Allen challenges dads to embrace the wilderness seasons of life as opportunities for growth, perseverance, and deepening their relationship with Christ.

Leslie continues her Most Asked Questions series with Part One of a two-part message on gaining a genuine love for studying God's Word. As Christian women it's easy to see Bible study as a chore or obligation, without really understanding the significance or beauty of immersing in God's Word regularly. We often take an academic approach to Bible study, which causes it to feel tedious and dry. In this episode, Leslie unpacks three critical principles for shifting our mindset toward God'd Word, and helps us discover the joy and privilege of exploring Scripture from a relational - rather than a dutiful - motivation.For more resources from Leslie, visit www.setapart.org. To learn more about our 2025 Ellerslie Discipleship Programs, visit https://ellerslie.com/be-discipled/. Find Nathan Johnson's books at https://ellerslie.store/saturation-bible-study/. To support Set Apart Ministires, visit https://setapart.org/support/.