Podcasts about Atonement

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in August 2021. Jenny Reeder is a historian and writer, currently the nineteenth-century women's history specialist at the Church History Department in the publications division, and was one of the first historians hired to specialize in women's history. She holds a PhD in American history from George Mason University, specializing in women's history, religious history, memory, and material culture. She also holds degrees from Brigham Young University, Arizona State University, and New York University. Jenny served a mission in Italy and has served three times as a ward Relief Society president, including when she was in graduate school and fighting leukemia. Jenny has collaborated on several books about Latter-day Saint women's history and is the author of First: The Life and Faith of Emma Smith. Links First: The Life and Faith of Emma Smith A Place to Belong: Reflections from Modern Latter-day Saint Women The Witness of Women: Firsthand Experiences and Testimonies from the Restoration At the Pulpit: 185 Years of Discourses by Latter-day Saint Women Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Read the transcript of this podcast Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights 2:50 Writing her book about Emma Smith. Her goal was to write about her as a pillar of the Restoration and a significant founder of the Church with Joseph, and to make her a real woman and show how complicated her life was, her commitment, and her heartbreak. 5:20 So many members of the Church have been influenced to believe she was a fallen person because she did not come west with the other pioneers, but she retained her testimony and hers is a story of redemption. 7:45 Jenny's experience with cancer while serving as a Relief Society president during her time in graduate school at George Mason Participating in ward council from her hospital bed Visiting with less-active people and learning to receive service Sending emails and physical cards to people as she was prompted Finding her purpose outside of "not dying" 15:15 Serving is an opportunity to learn, serve, and receive revelation in way you haven't before, and this can be a blessing in a difficult time. 19:00 The goals of RS were to provide relief and save souls. She found relief for herself as she provided relief to others, and came to understand the Atonement on a deeper level. 21:00 Developing relationships that continue: maintaining relationships from her old ward has been powerful for everyone as they have rallied together to support each other through difficult times. 23:00 The Church was never really organized until the Relief Society was organized. Having women involved is significant and they have Priesthood authority in their stewardship. The most beneficial experience is when they are recognized for that leadership and allowed to do what they can. 27:00 Emma's instructions in Doctrine and Covenants Section 25 Emma struggled with her role to teach and had to learn how to lead In Nauvoo Relief Society, you had to apply for membership. It was a step toward being able to participate in temple ordinances. Emma's role in creating the hymnbook, and being the first woman to receive her endowment She was called to be a support for Joseph: significance of the words "comfort" and "office", and of leaving her family to go with him and to stay with him 36:50 The Relief Society was told to create offices to expand what they needed 39:00 Speaking up to have your voice heard: It was not normal for women to speak publicly in the 19th century, and even now women can be unaccustomed to speaking and leading Eliza R. Snow was asked to assist bishops and to instruct the sisters, but she was not accustomed to speaking out, but she learned how to do this and taught others how Relief Society was shut down and Eliza became the de facto Relief So...

What's the difference between being covered and being cleansed? In this message from our Good News series, Larry McCall takes us on a vivid journey from the Garden of Eden to the cross of Christ. Through sacrifice, blood, and centuries of foreshadowing, we uncover why Jesus didn't just cover our sin—He removed it once and for all. You'll never look at the gospel the same way again. Whether you've been in church your whole life or you're just now exploring faith, this sermon unpacks the deep "why" behind what Jesus did. From Passover to the Day of Atonement, from the lamb to the scapegoat, this message helps you understand how Christ became all of it—our sacrifice, our high priest, and our eternal hope. Buckle up... this is more than a Bible lesson. It's the gospel like you've never heard it before.   Did you make a decision to follow Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card How can we pray with you? https://www.churchontherock.net/prayer  

Joseph Fielding Smith: evolution was not something he thought highly of. The son of Joseph F. Smith and grandson of Hyrum Smith, was a prominent figure in the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As an apostle from 1910 and later Church President, he became known for his strong defense of traditional doctrines, often clashing with those who sought to reconcile faith with modern scientific and academic thought. https://youtu.be/8Kq1TVQBQtE Don't miss our other conversations about this book! https://gospeltangents.com/lds_people_historical/joseph-fielding-smith/ Joseph Fielding Smith Evolution One of the most famous conflicts involved the theory of evolution and the age of the Earth. Smith staunchly opposed the idea of an old earth, particularly the notion of human-like creatures or pre-Adamites living before Adam and Eve. His core objection wasn't simply to evolution itself, but to the idea that there could have been death before the Fall of Adam and Eve. Smith believed that death entered the world because of the Fall, and if death existed before then, it would undermine the necessity and efficacy of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This principle of no death before the Fall was central to his arguments. This perspective led to direct clashes with contemporaries like James E. Talmage and John A. Widtsoe, who were generally more open to scientific ideas. The most notable dispute involved B.H. Roberts's book manuscript, The Truth, The Way, The Life, which attempted to reconcile a very old Earth and the possibility of pre-Adamites with the Genesis account. Roberts proposed that Adam and Eve were the first humans with souls, not necessarily the first biological humans. As a member of the church's publications committee, Smith absolutely rejected Roberts's ideas, protesting their publication to the Quorum of the Twelve and the First Presidency. While this conflict brewed behind the scenes, Smith publicly denounced the idea of an old Earth and pre-Adamites in a speech. In response, Talmage gave a talk endorsing the possibility of an older Earth, highlighting some public disagreement among church leaders. Ultimately, the First Presidency chose not to endorse either side and requested both men cease public conflict on the issue, preventing Roberts's book from being published at that time. Smith, however, outlived many of his contemporaries and later published his own book, Man His Origin and Destiny, which strongly attacked Darwinism and the higher criticism of the Bible. Family Trauma Smith's career as a defender of traditional beliefs was significantly shaped by his upbringing and early experiences. His father, Joseph F. Smith, was called to testify before Congress during the Reed Smoot hearings. During these hearings, the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (RLDS), led by descendants of Joseph Smith Jr., saw an opportunity. Richard Evans, an RLDS apostle, issued broadsides accusing the LDS Church of corruption, denouncing Brigham Young for originating polygamy and blood atonement, and claiming the RLDS Church was the true successor to Joseph Smith. This became a "family feud.” Joseph F. Smith was infuriated and asked his son, Joseph Fielding Smith, to refute Richard Evans. This charge launched Joseph Fielding Smith into a career of research and writing, focusing on apologetics – the defense of religious beliefs. He published pamphlets refuting Evans, arguing that polygamy originated with Joseph Smith Jr., not Brigham Young. This pamphlet feud led to exchanges in newspaper op-ed pages and solidified Smith's path. He began working in the Church Historian's office during this time and soon became Church Historian, serving for decades until he became Church President in 1970. Fight with Academics His long tenure as Church Historian meant he had significant influence. Unlike contemporaries like Talmage, Widtsoe, Joseph Merrill, Adam Bennion, and B.H.

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Send us a textHave you ever wondered if God truly knows everything.  Omniscience can be a difficult concept alongside agency but the two can live together.  And when they do, the impossible becomes possible and the Atonement of the Savior demonstrates its divine power.

Send us a textWhat happens when Christian marriage meets real-world struggles? This raw, unfiltered conversation dives into the spiritual battlefield many believers face behind closed doors.The dialogue opens with powerful scripture from 1 Corinthians 13, reminding us that love endures all things—but what about when that endurance feels impossible? When a listener named Nicole courageously shares her marriage crisis, the conversation transforms into spiritual triage for wounded hearts. Despite both she and her husband being believers, their relationship has deteriorated to the point where they sleep in separate rooms and she feels physically ill at his touch.Rather than offering simplistic platitudes, the panel provides profound spiritual guidance. "You have to be the advocate of your spouse in the battlefield of your mind," one advisor counsels, encouraging her to intentionally remember what initially drew her to her husband rather than fixating on accumulated hurts. Another reminds her that we're all called to "love our Judas"—just as Jesus called his betrayer "friend" even knowing what was coming.The wisdom shared goes beyond typical marriage advice to address the spiritual warfare aspect of relationship struggles. Participants acknowledge the demonic forces that seek to destroy Christian families and the supernatural strength required to resist bitterness. "Get your marriage healed—you want to see a real miracle?" one panelist challenges, reframing marital perseverance as a powerful testimony of faith.Perhaps most touching is the immediate embrace of community, as panel members commit to specific prayer and ongoing support for Nicole. This conversation offers hope not by minimizing the pain of troubled marriages but by providing spiritual perspectives that can transform even the most difficult situations into opportunities for supernatural love to manifest.If you've ever felt alone in your marriage struggles while sitting in church, this episode offers both validation and divine direction for the path forward.Support the show

Send us a textWhat does it truly mean to be sanctified through truth? In this deep, soul-stirring conversation, we journey through the profound process of sanctification that God orchestrates in believers' lives—not as an instantaneous transformation, but as a deliberate refinement through trials and tribulations.Beginning with Jesus's powerful prayer in John 17, "Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth," we explore how God's sanctifying work happens not despite our difficulties but often through them. The most touching moments come as participants vulnerably share how their hardest experiences—particularly in marriage—have dramatically deepened their love for Christ and transformed their understanding of what love truly means.A particularly illuminating distinction emerges between worldly love ("an intense feeling of deep affection") and godly love ("a decision to compassionately, righteously seek another's eternal good"). This reframes our understanding of love as primarily sacrificial rather than emotional—a decision we make daily, especially when it's difficult.Marriage receives special attention as perhaps the most vivid human relationship designed to reflect the bond between Christ and believers. Just as Christ refuses to abandon His bride (the church), marriage calls us to remain faithful even in challenging circumstances. One participant beautifully describes how she and her husband consider themselves "dragon slayers," allowing nothing to come between them—a powerful picture of covenant faithfulness.When you feel trapped in difficult relationships or wonder why God allows suffering in your life, this conversation offers profound perspective on how these very challenges may be God's tools for your spiritual transformation. The question that will linger with you: "What good is it if you only love those who love you?"Support the show

Send us a textSanctification—a word that sounds formal but describes the messy, beautiful process at the heart of every Christian's journey. This episode dives deep into what it means to be transformed by God from the inside out, particularly in the context of our closest relationships.We explore how marriage serves as a powerful crucible for spiritual growth. When two imperfect people commit to one another, their flaws and weaknesses become painfully evident—creating the perfect environment for God to reshape their hearts. As one participant vulnerably shares, "Marriage pulls out things of each other that make you say, 'Wait a minute.'" These moments of friction become opportunities for growth when approached with humility and Scripture.The conversation takes a profound turn when examining Christ's model of love. How does Jesus love the church? He loves the unlovely—the imperfect, the unworthy, the difficult. This realization hits hard when we consider our own relationships. If Christ can sacrifice everything for people who repeatedly fail Him, shouldn't we extend similar grace to our spouses who disappoint us?Perhaps most challenging is the acknowledgment that God's standards don't change with cultural trends. In an age where divorce parties have replaced wedding anniversaries and biblical marriage seems increasingly outdated, we're reminded that God remains "the same yesterday, today, and forever." This unchanging nature provides both comfort and challenge—His expectations remain high, but His grace remains sufficient.The episode concludes with a powerful metaphor comparing our faith journey to Peter walking on water—moments of confidence followed by sinking doubt, yet Jesus never abandons us. This pattern reflects the sanctification process itself: progress and setbacks, victories and failures, yet always moving toward holiness through Christ's unfailing presence.Join us for this raw, honest conversation about becoming holy in an unholy world. Whether you're married, single, or somewhere in between, you'll find encouragement for your own journey of transformation.Support the show

Send us a textThe journey from spiritual infancy to maturity follows a path many believers recognize but few discuss openly. When our conversations shift from winning theological debates to winning souls, we've crossed a critical threshold in our faith development.This profound dialogue explores the humbling nature of genuine spiritual growth. As several participants share, the hallmark of Christian maturity isn't having all the answers—it's recognizing how the Word of God consistently humbles us rather than inflating our ego. One participant beautifully describes this transition: "That's when the peace comes in, when believing becomes knowing, and it's the knowledge of who God is."We examine the peculiar paradox where increased biblical knowledge often leads to greater awareness of how little we truly understand. This humility stands in stark contrast to the argumentative nature of new believers who feel compelled to correct everyone around them. Philosophy asks intelligent questions without providing answers, while Scripture generously offers both—particularly regarding our sanctification journey.The conversation takes a thoughtful turn toward marriage relationships as reflections of Christ and His church. Using Ephesians 5 as a foundation, we explore how husbands are called to love sacrificially as Christ loved the church, while wives are called to respectful submission. This biblical model faces significant cultural resistance today, yet remains God's blueprint for relational harmony. Several panelists courageously share from personal experience how marriages typically falter when men fail to love as Christ loved, while acknowledging the post-Eden struggle women face with control issues.Whether you're early in your faith journey or decades along the path, this conversation offers a mirror to examine your spiritual maturity. Are you more concerned with being right or with helping others find the truth? Join us for an honest exploration of what it means to grow from argumentative certainty to humble, effective witness.Support the show

Send us a textThe concept of atonement sits at the very heart of Christian faith, yet many believers struggle to fully grasp its transformative power. Through Christ's sacrifice, we aren't merely forgiven—we're completely reconciled to God, standing before Him as guiltless and righteous beings.This powerful exploration begins by establishing what true atonement means: being made one with God through faith in Jesus Christ. We examine how Christ's death at Calvary accomplished something extraordinary—securing both reconciliation and justification for those who believe. Through reconciliation, peace is established between God and His people after sin's devastating separation. Through justification, believers are legally declared righteous, with no sin remaining for judgment.Perhaps the most difficult truth for many Christians to accept is that they stand before God as completely sinless creatures. Despite knowing all our failures and transgressions, faith allows us to embrace this extraordinary reality—we are treated by the Father exactly as He treats His own Son.The conversation then shifts to sanctification—that ongoing process of transformation into Christ's image. Unlike justification's one-time declaration, sanctification involves dying daily to self, progressive separation from sin, and growth in holiness. Crucially, this process looks different for each believer, with varying rates of growth and fruit production.Understanding sanctification's individualized nature should fundamentally reshape how believers interact. Since we're all at different stages spiritually, with different struggles and growth rates, judgment must give way to grace. We're called to meet fellow believers where they are, extending the same patience Christ shows us, while still offering gentle accountability when necessary.What would change in your walk with God if you truly believed you stand before Him completely guiltless? How might your relationships with other believers transform if you viewed their struggles through the lens of individualized sanctification? Join us as we unpack these life-changing truths and discover how the atonement of Christ offers both immediate justification and ongoing transformation.Support the show

Send us a textThe sovereignty of God in salvation stands as one of Christianity's most profound yet contested doctrines. This deeply theological discussion explores divine election versus human choice, challenging listeners to consider which perspective truly glorifies God more.When we frame salvation as entirely God's sovereign work rather than dependent on human decision-making, we acknowledge His complete authority and remove any ground for personal boasting. As one participant poignantly asks: "If God gave you a choice between Him saving you or you saving yourself, which would you choose?" The answer reveals our inherent understanding of our helplessness apart from divine intervention.The conversation examines key passages including Hebrews 6:4-8, which distinguishes between those who merely "taste" Christianity versus those genuinely saved. One participant offers a brilliant analogy: sampling food at a warehouse store without purchasing it perfectly illustrates false profession. Similarly, Jesus's cursing of the fruitless fig tree demonstrates the danger of religious appearance without genuine spiritual transformation.Galatians 3:13 receives particular attention as participants contemplate Christ becoming "a curse for us" through substitutionary atonement. This leads to a profound realization—believers actually celebrate Christ's suffering not for the pain itself, but for what His sacrifice accomplished. Without His willingness to be cursed in our place, we would remain under condemnation.Far from being a discouraging teaching, divine election ultimately brings tremendous comfort. As Philippians 1:6 promises, "He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." This assurance allows believers to rest in God's faithfulness rather than anxiously questioning their salvation. The doctrine simultaneously produces genuine humility and unshakable confidence—a paradox that perfectly reflects the nature of authentic Christian faith.Support the show

Send us a textDive into a profound spiritual exploration of what it means to examine your own heart before God. This thought-provoking conversation challenges believers to look inward rather than outward, recognizing that while we can identify godly versus ungodly behavior, only God truly knows who belongs to Him.The discussion opens with a crucial distinction: Christians aren't called to determine who is "reprobate" (rejected by God), but rather to focus on their own spiritual condition. Through biblical examples like the Egyptian magicians who mimicked Moses' miracles and the contrasting sacrifices of Cain and Abel, the speakers illustrate the difference between authentic faith and mere religious performance.A powerful insight emerges when one participant shares: those who genuinely worry about their salvation likely have little to fear – that very concern demonstrates spiritual sensitivity often absent in those truly far from God. This leads to a deeper examination of Titus 1:15-16, where Paul describes people who "profess to know God but by their works deny him," highlighting how one can perform seemingly good deeds while remaining spiritually bankrupt.Unlike the world's self-examination that focuses solely on personal feelings and past experiences, biblical self-reflection always occurs in relationship to God's character and commands. The speakers emphasize guarding your heart "with all vigilance" (Proverbs 4:23) and working out your salvation "with fear and trembling" – not from insecurity, but from reverent awe before a holy God who loves His children.The conversation tackles challenging biblical passages about God's hatred of sin and His sovereign choice in salvation, ultimately concluding with the beautiful assurance that while God predestines the elect, His invitation remains genuinely open to all who repent. This tension isn't presented as a contradiction, but as complementary truths that give God full glory for salvation.Whether you're wrestling with questions about predestination, struggling with assurance of salvation, or seeking to better understand God's perspective on humanity, this episode offers biblical wisdom that centers on God's character while encouraging genuine self-reflection. Listen now and discover how examining your heart in light of God's Word can transform your spiritual journey.Support the show

Send us a textThe doctrine of reprobation stirs discomfort in many modern churches, yet understanding it reveals profound truths about God's sovereignty and our salvation. This thought-provoking discussion delves deep into what Scripture teaches about those whom "God gave up" – a phrase repeated three times in Romans chapter 1.Discernment stands as the foundation for grasping difficult theological concepts. Without thorough knowledge of God's Word, we cannot possibly comprehend weighty matters like election and reprobation. Many churches today focus more on growth metrics and entertainment than equipping believers with comprehensive biblical understanding, leaving Christians vulnerable to error and confusion when confronted with challenging doctrines.The conversation examines key passages including Romans 1:18-32, where God progressively abandons those who suppress truth to uncleanness, vile passions, and ultimately a debased mind. This divine rejection isn't arbitrary but reveals the distinction between those God chooses to bestow mercy upon and those He doesn't. As one participant notes, "It's not about us; this is about God and who He is."Perhaps most sobering is the observation that in over four decades of ministry experience, the host has "never known one person who was on fire for the Lord, who turned away from the faith, to ever come back." This pattern aligns perfectly with 1 John 2:19 - "They went out from us so that we would know they were never of us." Their departure reveals their true spiritual condition.The discussion turns practical when exploring Paul's command in 2 Corinthians 13:5 to "examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith." Participants share various approaches to self-examination: comparing our lives against Scripture's mirror, remaining sensitive to the Holy Spirit's conviction, looking for evidence of transformation, maintaining awareness of God's presence, and honestly asking through prayer, "Am I right with you today?"This challenging yet essential biblical teaching reminds us of our complete dependence on God's grace "given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time" (2 Timothy 1:9). Far from causing despair, understanding reprobation should prompt believers toward deeper gratitude, humility, and diligence in testing themselves through God's Word.Support the show

Send us a textPrepare yourself for an unflinching examination of one of Christianity's most challenging doctrines. Tonight's episode tackles reprobation—God's sovereign rejection of certain individuals from salvation—with biblical clarity and theological precision.At its core, reprobation represents the unavoidable flip side of divine election. If God sovereignly chooses some for salvation (which Scripture clearly teaches), then by logical necessity, He also determines that others will not be saved. As we explore the etymology of "reprobate," we discover its profound meanings: to be abhored, despised, deemed worthless, and ultimately rejected by God Himself.The panel engages with uncomfortable questions most preachers avoid: Does God actively reject certain individuals? If His will is always accomplished, what does that mean for those not chosen for salvation? We examine pivotal passages like Jeremiah 6:30 that declare "Reprobate silver shall men call them because the Lord has rejected them," confronting the hard truth that God's rejection isn't merely passive but deliberate.Perhaps most importantly, we challenge the modern tendency to judge God by human standards of fairness. The real question isn't why God rejects some but why He saves any at all, given that all humanity deserves condemnation. Understanding reprobation actually deepens our appreciation for election, revealing salvation as entirely of the Lord.This episode will fortify your theological foundation and prepare you to defend biblical truth in an age where many Christians pick and choose convenient doctrines while ignoring the full counsel of God's Word. Join us as we embrace God's sovereignty in all its aspects—both comforting and challenging.Support the show

This is a rebroadcast. The episode originally ran in June 2021. Mike Houghtaling was raised in Bellevue, Washington, and Raleigh, North Carolina, and served in the Argentina Cordoba Mission. He and his family have lived in Georgia for over 30 years. Since entering recovery, he served as a bishop's counselor, a high councilor, and at the time of this recording was serving as the bishop of the Fayetteville Georgia YSA Ward. He worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for 37 years, most of those as an air traffic controller, retiring in 2019. Mike and his wife Andrea have five children and seven grandchildren. Mike tries to work his recovery just one day at a time. Links ODAAT coins Warrior Heart retreat Heart of a Woman retreat Is Elders Quorum Working? Wild at Heart in Church Leadership | An Interview with Doug Nielsen Heart of a Woman in Relief Society Church resources Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Read the transcript of this podcast Highlights Times are approximate, due to differences between the original and rebroadcast audio. 5:10 About Mike's ward and his personal family history 10:30 Discovered pornography at age 10 and immediately fell into addiction and shame 12:30 Sought help from his bishop but the guidance didn't help 15:15 Considered his mission a failure and returned home believing himself the worst of people 17:30 The misunderstanding that marriage and sex would eliminate the problem 19:10 “Porn has no more to do with sex than alcohol has to do with thirst” 20:45 Misunderstanding the difference between sobriety and the healing of recovery, never addressing the shame and wounding 23:00 Hitting rock bottom and finally realizing that he could not hide anymore 26:30 The hopeless concept that everyone protected by the Atonement was under a big umbrella, but he was not under that umbrella 28:30 A tiny thread of hope touched his heart and he began to take the 12 steps seriously and began seeking recovery and healing, not simply sobriety 31:10 Recognition that his wife needed attention for her wounds 33:00 You have to pick up every tool along the way because they can all be helpful 34:00 One helpful tool: Face it, replace it, connect; the power of connection 35:50 Called as a bishop's counselor 36:30 Explanation of PASG: Pornography Addiction Support Group and the spouse support group 41:15 Telling his story to his YSA ward to show that he is relatable and unafraid of their struggles 44:45 Advice for bishops: invite those struggling with addiction to go to an ARP meeting, go with them, study and seek to understand 47:00 “You are not beyond His help, you are not beyond His reach.” 49:00 Advice for stake presidents: take a chance on different candidates for positions of leadership in the Church 50:50 Metaphor of a quilt with one inky square in the shadows 53:00 Still working steps 10, 11, and 12, the maintenance steps 54:30 Advice for those in the circle of a recovering addict: love them, show grace for and connect with them, and continue to point them towards the Savior 56:30 Supporting the addict's family members: connect, encourage, listen, point them toward therapy 58:45 Learning to be a true follower and finding healing in understanding the Savior is what has helped him to be a better leader The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson,

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Episode #206 of World Awakenings celebrates 50 years of A Course in Miracles with a board member of the Foundation for Inner Peace, Celina Granato. From a young age, Celina she wanted to understand the nature of reality. By her mid-twenties, she had explored various paths in search of genuine peace when she was introduced to A Course in Miracles, which became her primary spiritual practice, guiding her through life's challenges by focusing on a thought system of true forgiveness. Originally from the American Midwest and raised in a salt-of-the-earth community with a multicultural upbringing, Celina sees interpersonal relationships as some of the greatest opportunities for doing inner work. Now a student of the Course for over 20 years, she understands the Course as a self-study practice for the mind and being uncompromising to the principles of the Course leads to genuine spiritual growth. She is currently the Chief International and Communications Officer at the Foundation for Inner Peace. The official publisher of A Course in Miracles!If you would like to subscribe to the new TV network, New Reality TV, just click this link.To see the list of the top 20 metaphysical podcasts in the world on feedspot.com, click this link https://podcast.feedspot.com/metaphysical_podcasts/The book discussed by Karl & Celina is "The Disappearance of the Universe" by Gary RenardFor more information about A Course in Miracles, and to easily read the entire book online, go to https://acim.org/acim/en/

This week, Josh, Cliff, Michael, and Justin gather around the table for an episode that mixes curiosity, theology, and a bit of controversy. The conversation is sparked by Michael's message on how Christ holds all things together—down to the atoms—and the surprising scientific depth he brought to the pulpit. The team reflects on Colossians 1 and how this passage doesn't just describe Jesus as Creator, but as the Sustainer—the glue, the gravity, the force keeping all creation intact. To explore the tension between belief and understanding, they engage in a game called Real Science or Totally Fake?—not just for laughs, but to surface a bigger point: what we believe about the nature of reality is ultimately answered in Christ. From discussions about molecules and laminin to the cosmic scope of Jesus' role, the hosts explore the bridge between science and faith, showing how both point to the same sustaining Savior.

Greetings dear reader! Please join us as we recap Leviticus and Numbers a.k.a. In the Wilderness (in Hebrew). The focus is God's holiness and His desire for His people to be holy. It's a bumpy road but we see the steadfast love of God through it all. Leviticus is mostly God talking to Moses. Lev. 11:44 -  “Be holy, for I am holy.”Sin is costly. We have many lessons and blessings in these books. Atonement with animal blood temporarily covered the sins of the people. Today, we are so blessed that Jesus' blood continually cleanses us! Jesus' death was foreshadowed when the snake bitten people had to look at the snake on a stick to live. These books aren't all animal sacrifices, mold, and discharges. One of Jesus' familiar quotes is found in Leviticus 19:18, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.” Moses bridging the gap between the people and God is a foreshadowing of Jesus being our bridge to God today. What a beautiful picture of a holy sovereign God that refuses to give up on His people!Thank you for reading with us, in our quest to read the best! May you grow with God!

LESSON 140Only Salvation Can Be Said To Cure.“Cure” is a word that cannot be applied to any remedy the world accepts as beneficial. What the world perceives as therapeutic is but what will make the body “better.” When it tries to heal the mind, it sees no separation from the body, where it thinks the mind exists. Its forms of healing thus must substitute illusion for illusion. One belief in sickness takes another form, and so the patient now perceives himself as well.He is not healed. He merely had a dream that he was sick, and in the dream he found a magic formula to make him well. Yet he has not awakened from the dream, and so his mind remains exactly as it was before. He has not seen the light that would awaken him and end the dream. What difference does the content of a dream make in reality? One either sleeps or wakens. There is nothing in between.The happy dreams the Holy Spirit brings are different from the dreaming of the world, where one can merely dream he is awake. The dreams forgiveness lets the mind perceive do not induce another form of sleep, so that the dreamer dreams another dream. His happy dreams are heralds of the dawn of truth upon the mind. They lead from sleep to gentle waking, so that dreams are gone. And thus they cure for all eternity.Atonement heals with certainty, and cures all sickness. For the mind which understands that sickness can be nothing but a dream is not deceived by forms the dream may take. Sickness where guilt is absent cannot come, for it is but another form of guilt. Atonement does not heal the sick, for that is not a cure. It takes away the guilt that makes the sickness possible. And that is cure indeed. For sickness now is gone, with nothing left to which it can return.Peace be to you who have been cured in God, and not in idle dreams. For cure must come from holiness, and holiness can not be found where sin is cherished. God abides in holy temples. He is barred where sin has entered. Yet there is no place where He is not. And therefore sin can have no home in which to hide from His beneficence. There is no place where holiness is not, and nowhere sin and sickness can abide.This is the thought that cures. It does not make distinctions among unrealities. Nor does it seek to heal what is not sick, unmindful where the need for healing is. This is no magic. It is merely an appeal to truth, which cannot fail to heal and heal forever. It is not a thought that judges an illusion by its size, its seeming gravity, or anything that is related to the form it takes. It merely focuses on what it is, and knows that no illusion can be real.Let us not try today to seek to cure what cannot suffer sickness. Healing must be sought but where it is, and then applied to what is sick, so that it can be cured. There is no remedy the world provides that can effect a change in anything. The mind that brings illusions to the truth is really changed. There is no change but this. For how can one illusion differ from another but in attributes that have no substance, no reality, no core, and nothing that is truly different?Today we seek to change our minds about the source of sickness, for we seek a cure for all illusions, not another shift among them. We will try today to find the source of healing, which is in our minds because our Father placed it there for us. It is not farther from us than ourselves. It is as near to us as our own thoughts; so close it is impossible to lose. We need but seek it and it must be found.We will not be misled today by what appears to us as sick. We go beyond appearances today and reach the source of healing, from which nothing is exempt. We will succeed to the extent to which we realize that there can never be a meaningful distinction made between what is untrue and equally untrue. Here there are no degrees, and no beliefs that what does not exist is truer in some forms than others. All of them are false, and can be cured because they are not true.So do we lay aside our amulets, our charms and medicines, our chants and bits of magic in whatever form they take. We will be still and listen for the Voice of healing, Which will cure all ills as one, restoring saneness to the Son of God. No voice but This can cure. Today we hear a single Voice Which speaks to us of truth, where all illusions end, and peace returns to the eternal, quiet home of God.We waken hearing Him, and let Him speak to us five minutes as the day begins, and end the day by listening again five minutes more before we go to sleep. Our only preparation is to let our interfering thoughts be laid aside, not separately, but all of them as one. They are the same. We have no need to make them different, and thus delay the time when we can hear our Father speak to us. We hear Him now. We come to Him today.With nothing in our hands to which we cling, with lifted hearts and listening minds we pray:Only salvation can be said to cure.Speak to us, Father, that we may be healed.And we will feel salvation cover us with soft protection, and with peace so deep that no illusion can disturb our minds, nor offer proof to us that it is real. This will we learn today. And we will say our prayer for healing hourly, and take a minute as the hour strikes, to hear the answer to our prayer be given us as we attend in silence and in joy. This is the day when healing comes to us. This is the day when separation ends, and we remember Who we really are.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

Lecture one of a series on the 'Doctrine of Atonement', delivered by Dr. Mildred Bangs Wynkoop during the fall of 1979 at Nazarene Theological Seminary. Dr. Wynkoop was a remarkable voice in the Church of the Nazarene—a writer, pastor, missionary, and theologian whose influence still resonates today. Her most celebrated works are Foundations of Wesleyan-Arminian Theology and A Theology of Love: The Dynamic of Wesleyanism, both of which continue to shape contemporary Wesleyan thought. Her ministry journey spanned the globe and the academy. She pastored churches in California and Oregon, taught at George Fox Evangelical Seminary, and served as the founding president of Japan Nazarene Theological Seminary. She also taught in Taiwan before returning to the United States to serve as Professor of Theology at Trevecca Nazarene College (1966–1976) and later at Nazarene Theological Seminary (1976–1979). Throughout her century-long life and ministry, Dr. Wynkoop met Phineas Bresee, studied under H. Orton Wiley and Olive Winchester, and left a profound impact on generations of students and colleagues across four Nazarene institutions—having studied at Point Loma Nazarene University and Northwest Nazarene University, and having taught at Trevecca Nazarene University and Nazarene Theological Seminary. *These recordings, captured initially in 1979, have been substantially restored. While Dr. Wynkoop's voice has been clarified, student questions during Q&A segments may be difficult to discern. Her responses, however, remain clear and impactful.*   Lifelong Learning Code: 80890 Click here to learn about Lifelong Learning  

Have you ever encountered an unbeliever who has said they personally don't feel the need for Jesus? Today, R.C. Sproul considers why every soul ought to feel the dire need for reconciliation with God. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/our-need-for-the-atonement/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

A Course in MiraclesLesson 139I will accept Atonement for myself.

LESSON 139I Will Accept Atonement For Myself.Here is the end of choice. For here we come to a decision to accept ourselves as God created us. And what is choice except uncertainty of what we are? There is no doubt that is not rooted here. There is no question but reflects this one. There is no conflict that does not entail the single, simple question, “What am I?”Yet who could ask this question except one who has refused to recognize himself? Only refusal to accept yourself could make the question seem to be sincere. The only thing that can be surely known by any living thing is what it is. From this one point of certainty, it looks on other things as certain as itself.Uncertainty about what you must be is self-deception on a scale so vast, its magnitude can hardly be conceived. To be alive and not to know yourself is to believe that you are really dead. For what is life except to be yourself, and what but you can be alive instead? Who is the doubter? What is it he doubts? Whom does he question? Who can answer him?He merely states that he is not himself, and therefore, being something else, becomes a questioner of what that something is. Yet he could never be alive at all unless he knew the answer. If he asks as if he does not know, it merely shows he does not want to be the thing he is. He has accepted it because he lives; has judged against it and denied its worth, and has decided that he does not know the only certainty by which he lives.Thus he becomes uncertain of his life, for what it is has been denied by him. It is for this denial that you need Atonement. Your denial made no change in what you are. But you have split your mind into what knows and does not know the truth. You are yourself. There is no doubt of this. And yet you doubt it. But you do not ask what part of you can really doubt yourself. It cannot really be a part of you that asks this question. For it asks of one who knows the answer. Were it part of you, then certainty would be impossible.Atonement remedies the strange idea that it is possible to doubt yourself, and be unsure of what you really are. This is the depth of madness. Yet it is the universal question of the world. What does this mean except the world is mad? Why share its madness in the sad belief that what is universal here is true?Nothing the world believes is true. It is a place whose purpose is to be a home where those who claim they do not know themselves can come to question what it is they are.And they will come again until the time Atonement is accepted, and they learn it is impossible to doubt yourself, and not to be aware of what you are.Only acceptance can be asked of you, for what you are is certain. It is set forever in the holy Mind of God, and in your own. It is so far beyond all doubt and question that to ask what it must be is all the proof you need to show that you believe the contradiction that you know not what you cannot fail to know. Is this a question, or a statement which denies itself in statement? Let us not allow our holy minds to occupy themselves with senseless musings such as this.We have a mission here. We did not come to reinforce the madness that we once believed in. Let us not forget the goal that we accepted. It is more than just our happiness alone we came to gain. What we accept as what we are proclaims what everyone must be, along with us. Fail not your brothers, or you fail yourself. Look lovingly on them, that they may know that they are part of you, and you of them.This does Atonement teach, and demonstrates the oneness of God's Son is unassailed by his belief he knows not what he is. Today accept Atonement, not to change reality, but merely to accept the truth about yourself, and go your way rejoicing in the endless Love of God. It is but this that we are asked to do. It is but this that we will do today.Five minutes in the morning and at night we will devote to dedicate our minds to our assignment for today. We start with this review of what our mission is:I will accept Atonement for myself, For I remain as God created me.We have not lost the knowledge that God gave to us when He created us like Him. We can remember it for everyone, for in creation are all minds as one. And in our memory is the recall how dear our brothers are to us in truth, how much a part of us is every mind, how faithful they have really been to us, and how our Father's Love contains them all.In thanks for all creation, in the Name of its Creator and His Oneness with all aspects of creation, we repeat our dedication to our cause today each hour, as we lay aside all thoughts that would distract us from our holy aim. For several minutes let your mind be cleared of all the foolish cobwebs which the world would weave around the holy Son of God. And learn the fragile nature of the chains that seem to keep the knowledge of yourself apart from your awareness, as you say:I will accept Atonement for myself, for I remain as God created me.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

The word "atonement" gets tossed around quite a bit in church circles, but it really isn't a word that should be associated within the context of the New Covenant. It was something more prevalent within the previous and now obsolete covenant the Jewish people were in before the cross. Atonement represented a covering that included a priesthood involving many repeated sacrifices that ultimately could not take away sins. It was a covering, and it was temporary. The blood of Jesus was shed once and took sins away forever ... to be remembered no more by God. When people today debate whether we have an unlimited atonement (or not) is simply displaying a lack of knowledge regarding the *eternal redemption* which came through Jesus Christ. Most of the corporate Christian church world has been stuck somewhere in-between these two very different covenants, making it harder for than it needs to be and putting unnecessary fear and pressure on themselves and others. --Available on Amazon - "Clash of The Covenants: Escaping Religious Bondage Through the Grace Guarantee" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0713ZSKY7

How does a parent stand back up when every corner of home echoes with grief?For EMT, educator, and loving mother Larissa Dagley, tragedy began at her teen son Cody's shooting incident—a moment that left Cody drowning in relentless nightmares and bullying for the remainder of his life. Overwhelmed by guilt and depression, Cody took his own life almost 2 years later, plunging Larissa into a darkness so crushing, she feared her heart would literally break. Yet in the midst of excruciating grief, Larissa trusted in a Savior who heals more than sins: He mends shattered souls and whispers hope into the loneliest nights.In this heart-wrenching episode of Latter-day Lights, Larissa recounts tender mercies, spiritual impressions, and Cody's messages from the afterlife that proved Christ never left her side. Her story offers hard-won lessons on suicide awareness, the power of compassionate words, and the healing reach of the Atonement.If you or a loved one is wrestling with depression or suicidal ideation, Larissa's witness reminds us that no grief is too deep, no mistake too final, and no family too wounded for the Savior's unfailing light. Tune in and learn how, even after the worst pain imaginable, Christ can guide us from storm-tossed anguish to a sunrise of lasting peace.*** Please SHARE Larissa's story and help us spread hope and light to others. ***To WATCH this episode, visit: https://youtu.be/7KzVWU4Oi80 -----Keep updated with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/latter.day.lights/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.#LDSPodcast #ChristianStories #latterdaylights 

In this sermon, we explored the Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16 and how it powerfully foreshadows what Christ would ultimately accomplish through His perfect sacrifice. While the high priest entered the Holy of Holies once a year to offer sacrifices for the people's sins, this ritual was only a temporary covering and had to be repeated year after year. In Hebrews 10, we studied Jesus emerging as the hero in God's story of redemption, offering His own blood as the ultimate sacrifice, one that secures eternal redemption for all who believe. Unlike the sacrifices of animals, Jesus' sacrifice was once for all, fully sufficient to cleanse you from sin and remove your guilt forever. There was no need for it to be repeated. When He declared, "It is finished," He proclaimed that His sacrifice would be the final and complete atonement for our sins. Because of this, we are invited to confidently enter into God's presence every day.

Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit. thetruthpulpit.comClick the icon below to listen.         Related PodcastsThe Gospel of Resurrection #1The Gospel of Atonement #2The Gospel of Atonement #1 

John Strain | Recorded March 15, 2025

John Strain | Recorded March 15, 2025

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Over the last few years, in addition to teaching young single adults a temple prep class she calls “Temple Plus,” Melinda Brown has traveled from her home in Utah to Durham, North Carolina to pursue a degree from Duke Divinity School. In the process, she has found her love and appreciation for the temple deepen. On this week's episode, she shares why she believes the gifts God intends to endow us with within His holy house are intended to bless our lives in the present.  She now recognizes that eternity is now. 2:50- Divinity School 11:25- Liturgy and Temple Worship 16:15- The Giver and the Receiver 22:51- Teaching Children About the Temple 31:21- Seeking a Positive Temple Experience 38:19- Temple Garments 43:25- Practice 48:09- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ? “Every day is a new starting point and we just get to keep trying. It's all practice.” Links:  An Endowment of Love- https://bit.ly/3S2OqVu Eve and Adam- https://bit.ly/4kahyGe Instagram Live with Mindy Brown- https://www.instagram.com/tv/Ch0wfgLpIGl/?igsh=cXl1MWozdmo4aTNv Previous All In episode with Mindy Brown- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-in/id1439975046?i=1000467433196 YouTube mini-class on the Temple with Mindy- https://youtu.be/dw1CkaFJp_w Other recent interviews with Mindy about “An Endowment of Love”-  Out of the Best Books: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/out-of-the-best-books/id1779601020?i=1000704289819 Magnify- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-fresh-perspective-on-our-temple-experience/id1643211858?i=1000702502616

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In tonight's episode we discuss the reason for Jesus life, death, and resurrection. We also discuss the distinction between His being the perfect example, but that is not why He came.

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A Critique of Practicing the Way, Part 3 - Diminishing the Atonement, presented by Bob DeWaay and Barb Gretch. Comer claims that many Western Christians view Jesus as a "delivery mechanism for a particular theory of atonement." This is the latest iteration of theological liberalism. We encourage listeners to reject this and cling to the truth of the gospel. (duration 00:21:17) Click here to play

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Lesson 049 of Heart Dive's Heartbeat of God, where we are finding how God's heart beats throughout His Word so we can find Him in the world. Today we are studying Leviticus 16 - The Day of Atonement -  in the Old Testament.VISIT OUR SHOP: https://heartdiveshop.com/(SHIRTS COMING!)2024 videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdqyC_w_7Gwgd93fCHH-OZdxB3fYuPXIW&si=nvsUzGRu71ISQ8bsFREE RESOURCES: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/mobile/folders/1Tvms_gB-OWMum61DiCXvFV8R8jKXpIVIMy Bible Notes: https://heartdive.org/daily-notes-with-kanoe/2025 Digital and Print Planners: heartdiveshop.comFacebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartdiveAmazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kanoegibson/list/1ED3COSB79TAQ?ref_=aipsflistLOGOS Software affiliate link: http://www.logos.com/heartdiveFree Reading Plan and Daily Newsletter sign up: http://heartdive.org/newsletterLink to recommended Bibles: https://heartdive.org/recommendations/ Support the Ministry: https://heartdive.org/support/

LESSON 132I Loose The World From All I Thought It Was.What keeps the world in chains but your beliefs? And what can save the world except your Self? Belief is powerful indeed. The thoughts you hold are mighty, and illusions are as strong in their effects as is the truth. A madman thinks the world he sees is real, and does not doubt it. Nor can he be swayed by questioning his thoughts' effects. It is but when their source is raised to question that the hope of freedom comes to him at last.Yet is salvation easily achieved, for anyone is free to change his mind, and all his thoughts change with it. Now the source of thought has shifted, for to change your mind means you have changed the source of all ideas you think or ever thought or yet will think. You free the past from what you thought before. You free the future from all ancient thoughts of seeking what you do not want to find.The present now remains the only time. Here in the present is the world set free. For as you let the past be lifted and release the future from your ancient fears, you find escape and give it to the world. You have enslaved the world with all your fears, your doubts and miseries, your pain and tears, and all your sorrows press on it, and keep the world a prisoner to your beliefs. Death strikes it everywhere because you hold the bitter thoughts of death within your mind.The world is nothing in itself. Your mind must give it meaning. And what you behold upon it are your wishes, acted out so you can look on them and think them real. Perhaps you think you did not make the world, but came unwillingly to what was made already, hardly waiting for your thoughts to give it meaning. Yet in truth you found exactly what you looked for when you came.There is no world apart from what you wish, and herein lies your ultimate release. Change but your mind on what you want to see, and all the world must change accordingly. Ideas leave not their source. This central theme is often stated in the text, and must be borne in mind if you would understand the lesson for today. It is not pride which tells you that you made the world you see, and that it changes as you change your mind.But it is pride that argues you have come into a world quite separate from yourself, impervious to what you think, and quite apart from what you chance to think it is. There is no world! This is the central thought the course attempts to teach. Not everyone is ready to accept it, and each one must go as far as he can let himself be led along the road to truth. He will return and go still farther, or perhaps step back a while and then return again.But healing is the gift of those who are prepared to learn there is no world, and can accept the lesson now. Their readiness will bring the lesson to them in some form which they can understand and recognize. Some see it suddenly on point of death, and rise to teach it. Others find it in experience that is not of this world, which shows them that the world does not exist because what they behold must be the truth, and yet it clearly contradicts the world.And some will find it in this course, and in the exercises that we do today. Today's idea is true because the world does not exist. And if it is indeed your own imagining, then you can loose it from all things you ever thought it was by merely changing all the thoughts that gave it these appearances. The sick are healed as you let go all thoughts of sickness, and the dead arise when you let thoughts of life replace all thoughts you ever held of death.A lesson earlier repeated once must now be stressed again, for it contains the firm foundation for today's idea. You are as God created you. There is no place where you can suffer, and no time that can bring change to your eternal state. How can a world of time and place exist, if you remain as God created you?What is the lesson for today except another way of saying that to know your Self is the salvation of the world? To free the world from every kind of pain is but to change your mind about yourself. There is no world apart from your ideas because ideas leave not their source, and you maintain the world within your mind in thought.Yet if you are as God created you, you cannot think apart from Him, nor make what does not share His timelessness and Love. Are these inherent in the world you see? Does it create like Him? Unless it does, it is not real, and cannot be at all. If you are real the world you see is false, for God's creation is unlike the world in every way. And as it was His Thought by which you were created, so it is your thoughts which made it and must set it free, that you may know the Thoughts you share with God.Release the world! Your real creations wait for this release to give you fatherhood, not of illusions, but as God in truth. God shares His Fatherhood with you who are His Son, for He makes no distinctions in what is Himself and what is still Himself. What He creates is not apart from Him, and nowhere does the Father end, the Son begin as something separate from Him.There is no world because it is a thought apart from God, and made to separate the Father and the Son, and break away a part of God Himself and thus destroy His Wholeness. Can a world which comes from this idea be real? Can it be anywhere? Deny illusions, but accept the truth. Deny you are a shadow briefly laid upon a dying world. Release your mind, and you will look upon a world released.Today our purpose is to free the world from all the idle thoughts we ever held about it, and about all living things we see upon it. They cannot be there. No more can we. For we are in the home our Father set for us, along with them. And we who are as He created us would loose the world this day from every one of our illusions, that we may be free.Begin the fifteen-minute periods in which we practice twice today with this:I who remain as God created me would loose the world from all I thought it was.For I am real because the world is not, and I would know my own reality.Then merely rest, alert but with no strain, and let your mind in quietness be changed so that the world is freed, along with you.You need not realize that healing comes to many brothers far across the world, as well as to the ones you see nearby, as you send out these thoughts to bless the world. But you will sense your own release, although you may not fully understand as yet that you could never be released alone.Throughout the day, increase the freedom sent through your ideas to all the world, and say whenever you are tempted to deny the power of your simple change of mind:I loose the world from all I thought it was, and choose my own reality instead.- Jesus Christ in ACIM

The annual Torah cycle reading for this week, Achre Mot, Leviticus chapters 16 through 18, takes place - literally as it says - "after the death" of Aaron's two sons, Nadab and Abihu. And it begins with a warning about what Aaron must do, so that he "die not," as well. The Erev Shabbat (Friday evening) begins there, and with a description of the 'two goats' associated with the Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur. What then follows is another of the most "politially-INcorrect" sections in Scripture. And the fact that it IS tells us just how far into perversion the world has gone. And there is a warning here, too. The fact that SO much of what is today accepted as PC means that His Truth is now guaranteed to offend many. https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SSM-5-9-25-Achre-Mot-teaching-podcast-xxx.mp3 it? As Yahushua warned in prophecies like Matthew chapter 24, we are currently seeing what is almost certainly the beginning of the period of the Greatest Deception in human history. So this Sabbath Day midrash begins with a warning, from Paul's Second Letter to the Thessalonians: those who do not have a "love of the Truth" will probably not survive what is coming. "Achre Mot: It Only STARTS with Love of the Truth" https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WT-CooH-5-10-25-Achre-Mot-Love-of-Truth-Rightly-Divide-the-Word-podcast-xxx.mp3 The combined two-part reading and Sabbath midrash: https://hebrewnationonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WT-CooH-5-10-25-Achre-Mot-Love-of-Truth-Rightly-Divide-the-Word-podcast-xxx.mp3

In this special episode of Crackers & Grape Juice, Teer Hardy and Jason Micheli sit down with Bishop Will Willimon and Rev. Tony Robinson to celebrate the life, legacy, and theological firepower of The Rev. Fleming Rutledge. Together, they explore the depth and breadth of Rutledge's influence on contemporary preaching and theological discourse.From her theocentric preaching style to her razor-sharp use of language, Rutledge's sermons never flinch from the hard truths—sin, salvation, resurrection, and the cosmic battle between good and evil. The conversation traverses her Southern roots, her unapologetic embrace of proclamation over persuasion, and the way her preaching cuts through the noise of modern, therapeutic homiletics.With a mix of personal stories, sharp wit, and deep reverence, Jason, Teer, Will, and Tony reflect on what makes Rutledge's work so urgently necessary for the church today—and what it means to preach like it matters. Tune in for a spirited theological tribute to one of the great voices of our time.Find Crackers and Grape Juice on Instagram, Facebook, and Substack.

Rod McNair | Recorded January 25, 2025

Rod McNair | Recorded January 25, 2025

Welcome back to The Portions Podcast! Today, Nathan and I are diving into Leviticus 16 - This chapter outlines the Day of Atonement, or Yom Kippur, where the high priest enters the Holy of Holies to offer sacrifices for the sins of the people. It's a profound ritual that points directly to Jesus as our perfect priest and ultimate sacrifice. Thanks for joining us! Donate to TFI: https://www.togetherforisrael.org/givingpageVisit our Website: https://www.togetherforisrael.orgDownload our App: https://subsplash.com/togetherforisrael/download-appJoin us for a tour: https://www.tfi.tours

Today's Talmud page, Shevuot 7, introduces us to a very special category of sins, those we enter into fully aware of what we're doing yet somehow lose all track of our wrongdoing the more we engage in it. How is that possible? And what brilliant and compassionate atonement payment plan does the Torah prescribe? Listen and find out.

Missionary Evangelist Robert Breaker teaches Sunday School at Unity Baptist Church in Statesville, North Carolina on March 30th, 2025, in which he talks about salvation and the importance of blood for the forgiveness of sins, something that is left out in many so-called Christian Churches today. He further stresses the biblical teaching of TRUSTING IN or placing your FAITH IN the blood of Jesus (Rom. 3:25), in order to receive the sacrificial blood atonement of Jesus (Rom. 5:11).