Podcasts about Atonement

How many times should we forgive someone who has wronged us? In this message, Pastor Karl explores Jesus' powerful teaching in Matthew 18:21–35, revealing that forgiveness is not about keeping score—it's about reflecting the incredible mercy we've received from God.Through the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, Pastor Karl explains the immeasurable debt of sin that Christ has forgiven and why that forgiveness transforms the way we respond to those who hurt us. Discover the difference between forgiveness and enabling harmful behavior, why forgiveness is central to life in God's Kingdom, and how releasing others from their debt brings freedom to our own hearts.Whether you're wrestling with past wounds, strained relationships, or the challenge of extending grace, this message offers biblical truth and practical encouragement to help you walk in the freedom Christ has made possible.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Leviticus is one of the most overlooked books in the Bible, yet it carries a profound answer to one of the most important questions anyone can ask: how does an unholy person connect with a holy God? Built around the concept of holiness, the book moves through sacrifices, priestly ordination, and purity laws, all building toward one goal: bringing God's people from outside the tent of meeting to inside it. At the very center of Leviticus is the Day of Atonement, the moment when sins are forgiven. This is no coincidence. Atonement is the heartbeat of the Old Testament, and it points directly forward to Jesus Christ.In Leviticus 8, God instructs Moses to ordain Aaron as the high priest. Aaron was called by God, cleansed through sacrifice, and clothed in holy garments that identified his role as a mediator between the people and a holy God. Blood was placed on his right earlobe, his right thumb, and his right big toe, symbolizing a life devoted to hearing God, serving God, and walking with God. He wore a breastplate bearing the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, carrying the people over his heart every time he entered God's presence. Yet for all of this, Aaron was still a flawed man. He led the people into idolatry with the golden calf, proving that no human high priest could ever truly save anyone. He was an imperfect picture pointing toward something far greater.Jesus is the greater High Priest that Aaron could only foreshadow. He was chosen by the Father, lived without sin, and gave Himself as a ransom for all of humanity. Through Him, believers are no longer standing outside the tent but have become the very dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. First Peter 2:9 declares that every believer is part of a royal priesthood, called to proclaim the excellencies of God and invite others into His presence. Just as the high priest carried the names of God's people over his heart, believers today are called to carry the names of those around them in prayer and look for every opportunity to bring them closer to God.

How do we move forward from being healed to being truly cleansed?In this week's episode of Latter-Day Lights, filmmaker Taylor Riley of “Scripture Central” and “Messages of Christ” shares the remarkable story behind “The Cleansing of the Leper”, a Praiseworthy Award-winning short film that brings one of the Bible's most overlooked passages to life.Together with Scott and Darla, we explore the rich symbolism found in Leviticus 14 and Mark 1, uncovering profound connections between the cleansing ritual, the Savior's Atonement, and the sacred patterns that continue throughout the restored gospel.Taylor also gives a behind-the-scenes look at filming on the Church's Goshen set, the creative process of translating ancient scripture into visual storytelling, and the importance of helping modern audiences experience the scriptures beyond reading them.Through powerful insights and personal experiences, this conversation invites us to see ourselves in the story of the leper and to remember that through Jesus Christ, healing is only the beginning, while true cleansing and transformation await all who come unto Him.*** Please hit SUBSCRIBE to get our latest episodes, and hit the SHARE button to help us share Taylor's story and light with others. ***To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/wrEmY5y0xWg-----To WATCH Taylor's film, “The Cleansing of the Leper,” visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kl0CCIj0Fg8&tTo WATCH more of Taylor's work on “Scripture Central,” visit: https://www.scripturecentral.org/To WATCH more of Taylor's work on the “Messages of Christ” YouTube channel, visit: https://www.youtube.com/@messagesofChrist-----To READ Scott's new book “Faith to Stay” for free, visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/-----Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latterdaylightsAlso, if you have a faith-promoting or inspiring story, or know someone who does, please let us know by going to https://www.latterdaylights.com and reaching out to us.

This message will briefly discuss social anxiety using the framework of today's popular psychological theories, then explore the same themes through the light of scripture. Get a FREE copy of our eBook "What Really Happens After Death?" Full details are at this link: http://eepurl.com/ddB0yb

By Craig Scott - Challenges to our teaching about the second goat of Leviticus 16 are based on a false premise. And misses an important part of the biblical plan for dealing with sin.

Rand Millich | Recorded May 16, 2026

Rand Millich | Recorded May 16, 2026

This week, the great Sadie Rose Darwish returns to discuss Saoirse's other, failed 2017 Oscar hopeful On Chesil Beach. The story of ill-matched newlyweds dealing with class and gender expectations in 1960s England, the movie, an adaptation of a novella by Atonement scribe Ian McEwan, marks an attempted return to safe territory for Saoirse to somewhat disastrous results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hebrews 9:13-14

Heaven is not about a place but a person, whose presence makes everything paradise; so, He must be our priority here if we want to be there. Think about it: If you carry the presence of the Person who makes Paradise what it is, would you say your life reflects Heaven?

Pastor Jim uses the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac in Genesis 22 to explore the profound nature of spiritual testing. He differentiates between satanic temptation, which seeks to expose human evil, and divine testing, which aims to cultivate and reveal a believer's faith. Central to the message is the concept of obedience as worship, illustrating that a person's true devotion is proven when they prioritize God over their most cherished earthly loves. He further identifies the ram provided by God as a precursor to substitutionary atonement, drawing a direct parallel between Isaac's reprieve and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Finally, he emphasizes that enduring these "fiery trials" with integrity serves as a generational legacy, teaching families how to trust God's providence. Through this lens, human existence is defined not by the pursuit of comfort, but by the glorification of the Creator under all circumstances.Support the showThanks for listening! Follow us on Facebook or Instagram more info colonialkc.org

It is my privilege to invite you to today's sermon podcast where Hebrews 9:1–14 is explored to show how the Old Testament tabernacle was a beautiful but limited shadow that pointed to Christ. The sermon contrasts religious rituals and barriers with Jesus' once-for-all sacrifice, explaining how his blood cleanses the conscience and gives permanent access to God. The message urges listeners to stop relying on dead works and ceremonies, to receive Christ's finished work, and to be freed to serve the living God. Practical next steps include identifying personal barriers to intimacy with God and seeking support to remove them. Resources and the full sermon outline are available at www.mvcnaz.org, and listeners are encouraged to find a church home that honors the authority of Scripture. ---- A Better Way In Hebrews 9:1–14 Bottom Line: A beautiful barrier is no match for Christ's open door. Introduction: A Grand Cathedral “What's stopping you from stepping fully into God's presence?” The Beautiful Barrier (Hebrews 9:1–10) Beauty that was only a shadow. The message: You Can't Come In! Where do you feel locked out—near religion, but not near God? A Temporary Way (Hebrews 9:7; Leviticus 16–17) The annual reset – Day of Atonement. Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. You are not saved by better performance. III. The Better Way In - Jesus (Hebrews 9:11–14) The greater tabernacle: God with us! The better sacrifice: cleansing the conscience Rest in Jesus' finished work. Conclusion / Call to Action Set aside 15 minutes this week to write down the barriers you feel are keeping you from God. Pray for Christ's help to overcome them. Help will come from the Bible and Christian friends. Let's step forward together through Christ's open door. ----  With Pastor Mike Curry Find other Podcasts, Sermon Notes and the Bulletin here. https://www.mvcnaz.org/live Stay in touch with our Church Center App at https://www.mvcnaz.org/churchcenter Contact us through our CONNECT form at https://www.mvcnaz.org/connect

Douglas S. Winnail | Recorded April 25, 2026

Douglas S. Winnail | Recorded April 25, 2026

Rosh Hashanah to Hanukkah: Mapping Daniel's Final Week (2550 Days)   In this episode of Right On Radio Jeff presents a detailed, scripture-based proposed timeline for the 70th week of Daniel — a seven-year prophetic period he and a fellow transformed listener believe could begin in 2025 and conclude in 2032. Jeff emphasizes up front that no one knows the exact day or hour (Matthew 24:36) and clarifies he is not claiming certainty; instead he walks listeners through key assumptions, biblical data, and corroborating prophecies worth weighing. Topics covered include: the distinction between the seven-year tribulation and Daniel's 70th week; why the presenter anchors his timeline on Jewish fall feasts (Rosh Hashanah/Feast of Trumpets as a proposed start and Yom Kippur/Day of Atonement as an end); inclusive biblical counting; and how the total of 2,550 days (and sub-periods of 1,260, 1,290 and 1,335 days) lines up between September 23, 2025 and September 15, 2032 in this scenario. Key dates noted in the talk include a possible start on Rosh Hashanah (Sept 23, 2025), an abomination of desolation falling on Passover (April 4, 2029), the cessation of daily sacrifices, and Hanukkah (Nov 27–28, 2032) as the start of the millennial kingdom. The episode cites multiple scriptural anchors and corroborating lines of evidence: Daniel 9, 12; Revelation passages about 1,260 and 1,290 days; Daniel's 2,300 days; Hosea's ‘‘after two days… third day'' prophecy interpreted alongside 2 Peter 3:8; the fig tree generation and Israel's rebirth in 1948; and historical starting points tied to Jerusalem's restoration. Orthogonal prophecies and the idea of Biblical Year 6000 (placing a 2029–2032 window for the end of the age) are also discussed. Jeff names and briefly describes the collaborator behind the presentation — a highly capable and radically transformed fellow listener — and acknowledges influences (including some teachings of Tim Cohen) while warning this is not a sensationalized conspiracy piece. He also notes contemporary circumstantial events — mentions of Trump, King Charles, the Pope, AI and the emerging ‘‘beast system'' — but keeps the core presentation focused on scriptural timelines and dates rather than geopolitical speculation. He shares a personal sign (hearing a loud shofar from his backyard) and explains how that felt emotionally and biblically significant to him. The episode closes with pastoral exhortation: be watchful and ready (Matthew 24:42), disciple and care for the flock, live out the Great Commission, and prepare spiritually regardless of calendar calculations. Listeners are invited to view the posted graphic, comment, and engage respectfully with the timeline and its assumptions. Thank you for Listening!. Prayerfully consider investing support to continue spreading the word. Please like, subscribe and share. Click Here for all links, Right on Community ROC, Podcast web links, Freebies, Products (healing mushrooms, EMP Protection) Social media, courses and more...https://linktr.ee/RightonRadio Live Right in the Real World! We talk God and Politics, Faith Based Broadcast News, views, Opinions and Attitudes Keep the Faith

A @Christadelphians Video:In this thought-provoking and insightful exposition, **Roger Lewis** delivers an outstanding Bible study on one of Scripture's most moving yet often overlooked figures – Rizpah. We (Christadelphians) are taken on a revealing journey through 2 Samuel 21 to uncover **why Rizpah kept her lonely vigil** for six long months. This is a wonderful exploration of covenant faithfulness, national atonement, and the shadow of Christ's sacrifice on every page of the Old Testament. Prepare to be inspired by her extraordinary devotion and the deeper spiritual principles at work.**Chapters**00:00 – Introduction: The Famine in David's Days03:34 – David Inquires of Yahweh: The Cause Revealed05:18 – The Gibeonite Covenant (Joshua 9)08:05 – Atonement Without Compensation (Numbers 35)11:40 – Seven Descendants of Saul Delivered14:54 – David's Integrity: Sparing Mephibosheth18:29 – The Selection of the Seven Men24:35 – Rizpha's Arrival: Sackcloth on the Rock27:50 – A Six-Month Vigil Through Harvest to Rain32:39 – Why Did She Stay? Beyond Motherly Grief35:55 – David's Final Act: Honouring the Bones38:52 – After That, God Was Entreated for the Land40:30 – The Deeper Layer: Typology of Christ's Sacrifice46:16 – Rizpah as a Faithful Witness, Mary of Nazareth48:34 – A Lesson for Us: Seeing Beyond Our Sorrow50:40 – Concluding Hymn and Reflection**Bible Verse Category**

Is atonement for sin possible without blood — or is that just a Christian idea imposed on the Hebrew Bible? Dr. Michael Brown digs into the original Hebrew to test every text that seems to offer atonement through prayer, incense, flour, or good deeds. You'll walk through word-by-word Hebrew analysis, rabbinic commentary, and a personal testimony that shows what's really at stake in the answer.  ~~~FRONTL|NE Newsletter: https://thelineoffire.org/newsletterDonate: https://thelineoffire.org/donate-one-timeX: https://twitter.com/DrMichaelLBrownYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LFTVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmichaelbrownFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASKDrBrownWebsite: https://thelineoffire.orgRadio Broadcast from The Line of Fire Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Paul Shumway | Recorded November 14, 2025

Paul Shumway | Recorded November 14, 2025

In Redcrown, opportunity and danger go hand in hand. The crew of The Godsinger meet Lemo Saeve of The Timberflow Mercantile, who offers them a job with high stakes: pirates are strangling trade across the Mesoreia, and he needs a daring crew to put an end to it. Before they can take on the contract, the crew seeks atonement from the Kingsman of Redcrown. As creepy as the Kingsman are, if Bebo, Kezza and Zin want to survive what's coming, they'll need every edge they can muster. Their plan to catch the pirates? An alluring brain pearl. But in Redcrown, that's a dangerous mistake, and one that forces them to set sail sooner than planned. Disclaimer: This episode contains profanity, descriptions of disease, and drug use. Viewer discretion is advised. CAST • Darryl Dorsey (he/him) as Zin (he/him) • Allison (she/her) as Bebo (he/him) • Caleb James Miller (he/him) as Kezza (he/him) • Sergio Crego (he/him) as The Firefly VIDEO, MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS • Recorded, Edited, and Mixed by Sergio Crego • "Uncharted Passage" written by Sergio Crego and composed by Kyle Moore • Epidemic Sound • Soundly • Envato WILDSEA LINKS • Get your copy of The Wildsea today @ https://myth.works and use promo code: MAYDAY for 20% off! Make sure to subscribe to get updates on your favorite Mayday shows: https://www.youtube.com/@Maydayrp?sub_confirmation=1 We're running a WILDSEA CONTEST! To enter, do any/all of the following: - Subscribe to us on YouTube. - Leave a comment under an episode (video or audio). - and/or mention the show on your socials (Reddit and Discord count). If you've already subscribed to us, that's fine, you can still send us proof by DM'ing us or emailing us @ maydayroleplay7@gmail.com Runner up will receive: A 100 card set of Skwirl's Primal Menagerie, a DnD 5e supplement with stat cards from every beast in the monster manual plus original art by Aaron Miller. Third place: Physical copies of the scenarios One-armed scissor and Red Right hand plus the supplement Ship Gardens. Second place: A set of Cthonic themed dice and a Mythworks totebag. First place: A hardcover copy of The Wildsea core rulebook plus a folio screen. Good Luck! --

The Atonement Lamb | Good Friday Kristie by Door of Hope Christian Church

Atonement restores sinful people back to fellowship with their holy God.Dcn. Javy CortezLeviticus 16

We will talk about faith during adversity, overcoming fear, God's faithfulness in difficult seasons, the lessons learned through health challenges, and how biblical truth becomes real when life tests what we believe.Book:The ShadowWalking Through The Valley, Abiding Under His Wingshttps://a.co/d/06mXyZrYmikedysonauthor.com

Join veteran Star Trek, and now Babylon 5 podcasters, Brent Allen and Jeff Akin as they dive into Babylon 5 for a second time! They revisit each episode with fresh insights and deeper analysis, reflecting on their first-time reactions. Perfect for First Ones and people new to the series, this journey offers a deeper connection to the world of Babylon 5!We're not sure who is more impressive in this one: Delenn or Mira Furlan.For the First Time Episode - https://www.babylon5first.com/episode/atonementThis show is produced in association with the Akin Collective, Mulberry Entertainment, and Framed Games. Find out how you can support the show and get great bonus content like access to notes, a Discord server, unedited reaction videos, and more: https://www.patreon.com/badnerdsSpecial Thanks to all who support our show through Patreon, including:Executive Producers:Aaron BeckerAddrycAndrewAndy LukeAnthony PowellBecky SparksCalinicusCaz SkellyColin 3of5Colin BlairColin PritchardDaniel AlvesDavidDeb L.DundradalFabio KaseckerJack KitchenJames OkeefeJeffrey HayesJesse PiedfortkatKaterina KalinevichKrystle WrightMartin SvendsenMatt IonMattie GarciaMitsy MarcellaMr KrosisNeil MooreNia is framedPaul HessPaul WalcherPeter SchullerRob BentRon HSarah LScott HelsbySnatcher42Starfury 5470Stuart98Suzanne EggTexas Anla'ShoktheecallieTrekkieTreyTheTrekkerProducers:David BlauGuy KovelJohn KonigesFollow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badnerdsftft/https://www.babylon5first.com/All rights belong to the Prime Time Entertainment Network, WBTV, and TNT. No copyright infringement intended.Copyright Disclaimer, Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for 'fair use' for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.Mentioned in this episode:Babylon 5 Bad Nerds Patreon

Wallace G. Smith | Recorded March 14, 2026

Wallace G. Smith | Recorded March 14, 2026

  Jesus began laying the groundwork for a new type of governance; the rule of God (kingdom of God) on earth. It will be a new type of governance not because of a particular organizational structure... it will be a new type of governance in that it will be driven by a new type of thinking.

147 Episode – The Opportune Moment The Jews mocked Jesus as He hung on the cross, telling him that if He was the Messiah He would be able to save Himself from the cross. What they didn’t understand was that because He was the Messiah, He wouldn’t just save himself. He would save us all. Scripture References Matthew 27:39-43 Mark 15:29-31 Luke 23:35-38 Hope Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ, Neal A. Maxwell. General Conference, October. 1998. Ministering–“That Ye Love One Another; as I Have Loved You”, Kristin M. Yee. General Conference, April 2026. Celestial Marriage, Russell M. Nelson. General Conference, October 2008.

Through Claire's experience at a family gathering, Dr. Judith shows how becoming more conscious can make old conversations, roles, and emotional patterns feel too small. She explains the spiritual importance of the vertical relationship with God before the horizontal relationships with others, using the image of the cross to show why God must come first.You'll learn the HOME framework:H — Hear the ache
O — Open to at-one-ment with God
M — Make God your first Source
E — Extend love outwardIf you have been feeling alone, unseen, or spiritually restless in midlife, this episode offers a deeper reframe: your loneliness may not be the end of connection. It may be the soul's invitation to come home to God.Time Stamps00:00 — Loneliness Is a Signal
01:38 — Why Midlife Loneliness Feels Different
03:07 — When Spiritual Awakening Changes You
05:01 — Claire at the Family Gathering
09:04 — Why the Vertical Relationship Comes First
11:38 — The Sacred Reframe: God First
15:51 — Claire Turns Toward God
18:51 — The HOME Framework
19:18 — H: Hear the Ache
24:54 — O: Open to At-One-Ment
28:47 — M: Make God Your First Source
32:34 — E: Extend Love Outward
34:47 — Final Reflection and PrayerDaily prayer from this episode:
“God is my Source, Comforter, and Lover of my soul. Help me to feel that Oneness throughout my day.”

Is belief in the bodily resurrection of the dead a leap into irrational thinking?

There is raw energy and power, that energy is organized [information], expression of God's personal will. This is the power of the universe… this is the holy spirit which God wants to put in you.

 The first (and essential) step in God's program of salvation for humanity is atonement for sin

Pentecost is not a picture of the final victory over sin and death which we will experience upon resurrection. Pentecost is a picture of the beginning of the long march to victory that is promised to us. We know that promise is good, it will come to pass, because the power of God's holy spirit has been given to us. Victory will be ours because He is in us and we are in Him. We have been placed within His Church, a body filled it with His holy spirit... so we may grow in grace, and knowledge, and love.

In this message we'll explore God's guidance on how attitude, character, and ethics drive governance. We'll review governing systems at work among the people of God... from the earliest times right up to [but not including] the inauguration of the Church at that first Pentecost.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate Herehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8Zjd8mt8Ko - (30:05 Sermon Timestamp)Today's reading brings us back to Exodus 25–27, where the tabernacle continues to unfold as a living picture of Christ. Even the coverings over the tabernacle preach the gospel: goat's hair covered the place of God's presence, reminding us of the sin offering and the need for sin to be covered before anyone could draw near. Every measurement, curtain, furnishing, and sacrifice is pointing us to Jesus.Exodus 25–27 also reminds us of the mercy of atonement. The Day of Atonement pictured sin being paid for, removed, and carried away—but all of it was pointing forward to the greater sacrifice. Jesus is our sin offering, our substitute, our mercy seat, and our only hope. So today, read these chapters with worship: every detail is declaring that without Him we have no hope, but in Him our sin is covered and carried away.

Pastor Zack Flipse preaches from Leviticus 16, “Substantial Atonement.” —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA

Gerald E. Weston | Recorded May 31, 2025

Gerald E. Weston | Recorded May 31, 2025

Brother Cole explores the symbolism of the high priest's garments in the Old Testament, especially on the Day of Atonement, and how these images point to Jesus Christ as our Great High Priest.

https://www.hopethroughhim.org/ - Hope Through Him (Honduras)https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Hebrews 9, where the New Testament opens up the meaning of the tabernacle. The furnishings, the priestly service, the veil, the Holy of Holies, and the Day of Atonement were never just religious details—they were shadows pointing us to Jesus. The tabernacle was a real place, but it was also a living picture of the greater access, greater cleansing, and greater sacrifice to come.Hebrews 9 reminds us that Jesus is the better sacrifice. The blood of animals could cover, cleanse ceremonially, and point forward, but only Christ can cleanse the conscience and bring us fully into the presence of God. So today, read Hebrews 9 and let the whole story point you to Jesus: He is the true High Priest, the willing sacrifice, the better covenant, and the only way into the presence of God.

Welcome to Day 2886 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – The Problem of Evil: Free Will, Imagership, and The Divine Design Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2886 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps!   I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2886 of our Trek.   The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found that his lessons are short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who desire to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons can be found on his website   theologyinfive.com.   Today's lesson is titled:  THE PROBLEM OF EVIL: FREE WILL, IMAGERSHIP, AND THE DIVINE DESIGN. Though humanity is gifted with free will, we are not omniscient. This limitation creates a fragile balance. We are moral agents with the ability to act, but we often do so without full knowledge of the consequences. This gap between intention and outcome is fertile ground for evil to grow. Some evil is the result of direct rebellion, but much of it emerges from ignorance, misjudgment, or unintended consequences. Yahweh alone possesses omniscience. If humans knew all outcomes in advance, their choices would not reflect genuine trust or faith. The decision to follow Yahweh, even with limited knowledge, is a demonstration of allegiance, one that mirrors the loyalty He desires from His divine family as well. The first segment is: THE DIVINE REBELLION: WHEN SPIRITUAL IMAGERS TURNED. The problem of evil is not limited to humanity. Scripture reveals that spiritual beings, members of Yahweh's heavenly host, also rebelled. These divine imagers, given authority over the nations (Deuteronomy 32 verses eight and nine and Psalm 82), turned from their mandate and led humanity into darkness. Some, like the sons of God in Genesis 6, crossed boundaries and corrupted creation itself. Others accepted worship and manipulated entire cultures into idolatry, violence, and occult practices. These rebellious elohim introduced a different kind of evil, ideological and systemic. They corrupted truth, promoted false gods, and weaponized spiritual influence. Humanity's rebellion was inflamed by their lies. The result was a world fragmented, oppressed, and bound to powers that were never meant to rule. To restrain the damage these beings caused, Yahweh gave Israel the Torah. The Law was not just a set of moral rules. It was a divine firewall. Its rituals, boundaries, and covenant structure created space for holiness and identity amid spiritual chaos. Among the most profound of these rituals was the Day of Atonement, where two goats were chosen: one sacrificed to cleanse the people, and the other sent into the wilderness, symbolically carrying the sins of the nation back to Azazel, a name associated with the wilderness-dwelling rebels. This was not superstition. It was spiritual warfare through sacred practice. The Law showed that Yahweh was not passive in the face of evil. He acted decisively to reclaim His people and mitigate the influence of the divine traitors until the fullness of His plan could be revealed in the Messiah. The second segment is: WHY YAHWEH ALLOWED THIS SYSTEM. The presence of evil in creation is not a sign that Yahweh lost control. Rather, it underscores how seriously He takes relationships. He is not interested in programmed obedience. He desires a family, both human and divine, who freely love Him. The alternative would be a world without evil but also without relationship, without love, without the ability to choose the good. The biblical story is filled with the tension between human freedom and divine sovereignty. This tension is not a flaw. It is the setting in which loyalty, repentance, and transformation become meaningful. Yahweh has allowed evil for a time, knowing that through it, those who choose Him do so authentically. The third segment is: EVIL, SOVEREIGNTY, AND THE HIGH STAKES OF AGENCY. Evil exists not because God is weak, but because He values freedom. His sovereignty is not undermined by our agency. It is demonstrated by His willingness to allow it and still accomplish His purposes. From Eden to the Cross to the final judgment, Scripture presents a God who allows rebellion, intervenes to redeem, and ultimately restores. The reality of evil magnifies the seriousness of the decisions we make. We are not passive recipients of fate but active participants in a divine drama. Every moral decision reflects our allegiance. We were created to image Yahweh in how we steward creation, treat others, and respond to evil with courage, righteousness, and hope. In CONCLUSION: There is A COSMIC STRUGGLE, A DIVINE INVITATION. The existence of evil should not cause despair. Instead, it reminds us of the stakes involved in being made in Yahweh's image. It reminds us that we live in a story where freedom is real, decisions matter, and redemption is possible. Evil is not the final word. Yahweh is not surprised by rebellion, and His plan has always included its defeat. Through the Messiah, humanity is invited into a restored relationship, empowered to reflect the goodness of God even in the presence of darkness. The struggle against evil is the arena in which imagers of God are tested, shaped, and revealed. To explore this in further details, consider these DISCUSSION QUESTIONS. Why is free will necessary for genuine love and relationships? How does the concept of humans as imagers of Yahweh affect how we understand moral responsibility? What are some examples where limited knowledge contributes to the existence of evil? What role did the rebellion of spiritual beings play in the expansion of evil on Earth? How did the Torah, and especially the scapegoat ritual, help Israel resist the influence of the rebellious elohim? Join us next Theology Thursday to learn When Myth Remembers: The Case for the Supernatural in History. If you found this podcast insightful, please subscribe and leave us a review, then encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of  ‘Wisdom-Trek,  Creating a Legacy.'                          Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly,   I am your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal. As we take this Trek of life together, let us always:                      Liv Abundantly,      Love Unconditionally,              Listen Intentionally,            Learn Continuously,              Lend to others Generously,                 Lead with Integrity,                Leave a Living Legacy Each Day,                I am Guthrie Chamberlain, reminding you to,   “Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy your journey, and create a great day, every day!  Join me next time for more daily wisdom!

Send us Fan MailVIDEO PODCAST HEREThis concludes our series examining whether the Church was restored in 1830. In this final installment, we review additional revelations that did not come to pass, along with various challenges that arose under the leadership of Joseph Smith as prophet.Our hope throughout this series is that viewers will thoughtfully consider whether the church organization established by Joseph Smith and his associates was truly divine in origin or the product of human effort. We have sought to clearly distinguish between the restored church structure and the simple, foundational gospel taught in the Book of Mormon.Upon closer examination, the Book of Mormon stands apart in both spirit and substance—particularly in its emphasis on simplicity—from many of the doctrines and practices that were later introduced through Joseph Smith's revelations. We invite all who watch to prayerfully ponder these matters. We encourage you to approach the Book of Mormon with fresh eyes, asking God to help you separate longstanding church traditions from its core message: the simple call to repentance made possible by the Savior's atoning sacrifice on the cross.The Book of Mormon is unequivocal in its teaching that only those who repent are covered by the Atonement of Jesus Christ and receive everlasting life in His kingdom. Restored Gospel  - Scripture Search and Study Resources Contact us:restoredgospelpodcast@gmail.comMusic by Michael Barrett

Jonathan McNair | Recorded October 18, 2025

Jonathan McNair | Recorded October 18, 2025

The Netflix docuseries Trust Me: The False Prophet introduced the world to Christine Marie — the cult psychologist and survivor who walked into Samuel Bateman's FLDS inner circle, gathered the evidence the FBI used to put him in federal prison for fifty years, and is still living in Short Creek today. The documentary couldn't tell you everything. This conversation can.This is the complete extended interview — all three parts in one continuous sit-down. Christine takes Tony through how she got inside. She and her husband Tolga moved to Short Creek in 2016 to film a different project entirely, and then Bateman emerged from the post-Warren Jeffs FLDS community and declared himself the next prophet. He let them in because he thought their cameras would make him famous. He had no idea Christine had once fallen for a false prophet herself, years before, and could read every move he was making.She walks Tony through the years of getting local police to do nothing despite watching her footage. The late-2021 recording — Bateman describing "the Atonement," three of his wives, one a minor, handed to three of his men — that finally moved the FBI. Julia Johnson, the mother she flipped, whose four daughters had been given to Bateman. The morning of the raid, and how the girls were pulled away from him before agents moved. And the part the documentary can't end on — that fifty years in federal prison hasn't broken his hold, and a number of the women Christine risked her life to save have walked right back to him by choice.It's the deepest dive into this case anyone's published. The full story, from the only person who lived it all.LINKS BLOCKJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#SamuelBateman #FLDS #ChristineMarie #TrueCrimeToday #TrustMeFalseProphet #ShortCreek #WarrenJeffs #Cults #TrueCrime #Netflix

Samuel Bateman wasn't hiding. He was operating in the open, on a street where the local police knew his name, in a town where the sheriff drove past his house every day. The most disturbing question about his case isn't how he got away with it. It's why everyone around him let him.In this second part of a three-part conversation with Christine Marie, we get into the wall that almost saved him. Short Creek, the FLDS community where Bateman built his sect, had spent decades teaching itself to look the other way. Polygamy was "how things are out there." Child marriages were "their lifestyle." By the time Christine and her husband Tolga arrived with cameras, the local authorities had stopped seeing what was happening in plain sight long before. The sergeant in the Netflix documentary all but says it himself — he believed her tapes, but moving on what they showed meant going to war with the way the town had always done things.Christine takes me through what that wait did to her. The moment she stopped trying to convince local cops and reached for the FBI. The recording she captured in late 2021, where Bateman described "the Atonement" — handing three of his wives, one a minor, to three of his men — that finally broke through. The mother she sat with and helped flip, Julia Johnson, whose four daughters had been given to Bateman. The morning of the raid, and how she pulled the girls away from him before federal agents moved. And the regret she lives with — what she'd have done differently to make it move faster.LINKS BLOCKJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodDISCLAIMERThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.HASHTAGS#SamuelBateman #FLDS #ChristineMarie #HiddenKillers #ShortCreek #PoliceFailure #FBIRaid #TrueCrime #Cults #Netflix