Podcasts about Belong

Wherever you are today, this biblical meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, offers a quiet space to pause and reconnect with God. What’s the purpose of the church? Meditate on Hebrews 10:24-25. Abide is a Christian meditation app that helps you experience peace and grow in your relationship with Christ through Scripture, prayer, and reflection. Try Abide free for 30 days and explore our premium, ad-free meditations here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Tom and Jeannie sit down with Lisa Danehy — educator, yoga therapist, and founder of the nonprofit Create Calm — to talk about bringing calm and connection into schools and homes. Lisa, who has over 30 years of experience as a school administrator and SEL curriculum developer, shares practical rituals and routines teachers can use to build safety and stability into the school day, from grounding themselves before entering the classroom to using consistent breathing and movement cues during transitions. She dives into the concept of co-regulation — how a teacher's or parent's own nervous system state influences the kids around them.Lisa also lead us through a hands-on breathing and movement exercise listeners can try at home or in the classroom as well as a short guided exercise you can use to reconnect with what brings you joy.Lisa Dahahy BioLisa Danahy is an educator, yoga therapist, and the founder of Create Calm, a non-profit that has brought specialized yoga and mindfulness programming to hundreds of schools and community organizations across the country. Lisa holds a Master's in Yoga Therapy and a BA in Psychology, and brings over 30 years of experience as a school administrator and SEL curriculum developer. She specializes in helping neurodiverse, disabled, and underserved children and young adults — and in training educators, parents, and caregivers in practical tools for self-care and resilience. She's also a Hay House featured author and has been a guest on dozens of podcasts and national conference stages.For more information on Lisa and her programs please visit - www.CreateCalm.org Thank youThank you for listening to the Raising Resilient Kids Podcast! We are siblings on a mission to help kids become their strongest selves. Each episode, we share proven strategies with parents, teachers, and all who work with youth and teens to build resilient, confident kids who can tackle life's challenges and thrive.For more information on the podcast, or if you have a question you would like answered by one of our expert guests, please visit us at – https://www.smarthwp.com/raisingresilientkidspodcast.Special Thanks to Our SponsorsMind of a Champion The So Happy You're Here YouTube Channel The Resilient Youth Certification Program -

For decades, big tech has been pushing for more technology in schools. By the end of the pandemic, the takeover was complete: 96 percent of public schools in America reported giving laptops or tablets to students. But new research suggests bringing devices into the classroom may not have been the best idea -- and artificial intelligence is raising the stakes. Microsoft acknowledges its first campaign to get tech into schools left many teachers and parents feeling like an afterthought. As it offers new AI lesson planners and chatbot tutors, the company says this time around will be different. On today's episode, can Microsoft win back the trust of educators as AI moves into the classroom? Do you have a story idea for us? Give us a call at (206) 221-7158 and leave a voicemail. You can also email us at booming@kuow.org. Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/boomingnotes.Booming is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network. Our editor is Carol Smith. Our producers are Lucy Soucek and Alec Cowan. Our hosts are Joshua McNichols and Monica Nickelsburg.Support the show: https://kuow.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do leaders build communities where people truly feel they belong? In this conversation, host Leigh Mitchell and Douglas A. Jones (author of Loosen Your Grip) explain why belonging is critical in sports, leadership, and daily life. Discover actionable ways to cultivate psychological safety, reframe mistakes, and build inclusive spaces across sports, healthcare, and community initiatives.Key Topics Covered:Why "belonging is like oxygen" for community healthOvercoming feelings of exclusion in sports and professional leadershipHow to create judgment-free environments for personal growthLessons on vulnerability from tennis, music, and hospice volunteeringWhat are Haikus? A haiku is a short, unrhymed form of Japanese poetry that traditionally consists of 17 phonetic units in a 5, 7, and 5 pattern. Core Structure and MeaningLine count: Three lines.Syllables (English): Five syllables in the first line, seven in the second, and five in the third.Traditional focus: Nature, seasonal changes, and capturing a specific, fleeting moment in time.Classic elements: Traditional Japanese haiku often include a kigo (seasonal word) and a kireji (cutting word that creates a pause or comparison). Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction to Douglas A. Jones & Loosen Your Grip03:15 - Why is belonging essential for community leadership?10:40 - Overcoming feeling out of place in sports and new pursuits18:20 - Practical steps to build judgment-free spaces26:10 - How small acts of connection impact community settingsFeatured Resources:Loosen Your Grip: For Your Wild, Precious Journey Through Life and Tennis by Douglas A. JonesPurchase Doug's Book - Perfect for Any Special Occasion and consider leaving a review on Amazon https://a.co/d/0hUh8rAVDoug Jones is a retired dentist who lives on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, Ontario, with his wife Diane. They have four children, their partners, and eight grandchildren. He's an avid tennis player and coach, and he sings and plays guitar for friends and family and at local churches and hospitals.

The world's leaders are heading home from UN General Assembly week, and Donald Trump gave them plenty to talk about: a threat to annihilate Iran, and a line about "the spoils" of victory that Foreign Policy editor-in-chief Ravi Agrawal says shocked him more.Agrawal argues Trump's coercive power may have peaked, with US munitions depleted by the Iran war, an unpopular presidency and midterms looming.So who fills the gap? He tells Geraldine Doogue and Latika Bourke he sees no clear successor, but he does see countries de-risking from Washington through new defence pacts and trade deals.He also warns that Ukraine faces a brutal winter as Russia scales up jet-powered drones.Plus: Israel's isolation ahead of its October election, and a surprising reason for hope.Guest: Ravi Agrawal, editor in chief of Foreign PolicyGet in touch:We'd love to hear from you! Email us at global.roaming@abc.net.auFind all the episodes of Global Roaming now via the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts. 

Annuities tend to generate strong opinions. Some people insist they're terrible. Others talk about them as though every retiree should own one. Jeremy Keil and Jeremiah Konger of Annuity Association argue that both approaches miss the more useful question: When does an annuity actually make sense within a retirement plan? Jeremiah and Jeremy discuss common misconceptions about annuities, including fees, access to money, market exposure, guarantees, and the financial strength of the insurance company issuing the contract. Plus, Jeremiah highlights the 4 major types of annuities and what typical use cases they apply in. For disclosures and conflicts visit keilfp.com/disclosures.

What if the hardest part of the Bible isn't understanding it, but living it? A new sermon series on practical faith from the book of James begins here.On this episode of the North Raleigh United Methodist Church Behind the Scenes podcast, host Kevin Van Hall sits down with Senior Pastor Rev. Kevin Johnson to open the book of James and dig into James 1:19 to 27. As Pastor Kevin puts it, it doesn't take a divinity degree to understand James. The hard part is putting it into practice.In this episode:• Why James is one of the most practical books in the Bible, and why it makes a natural next step after our Belong, Become, Be Love purpose series• Who wrote James, and what this letter shows us about the earliest Jewish Christian community in Jerusalem• "Quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to grow angry" in a world of escalating conflict, heated emails, sibling rivalries, and tension with coworkers• What it means to welcome "the word planted deep inside you"• The mirror test: hearing God's word on Sunday and living it on Monday morning• Why James sees God's law as a gift of freedom, not a burdenChapters:0:01 Welcome and a new series1:07 Why James, and why now3:26 Who wrote the book of James?7:59 Prayer8:26 Reading James 1:19 to 279:41 Quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger14:39 Who was James writing to?16:24 Doers of the word, not hearers only19:33 Sunday faith, Monday livingRead along: James is only five chapters long, so it's a great book to read through over the next few weeks as the series unfolds.Scripture: James 1:19 to 27 (Common English Bible)Host: Kevin Van HallGuest: Rev. Kevin Johnson, Senior PastorVisit us in North Raleigh:North Raleigh United Methodist Church8501 Honeycutt Road, Raleigh, NCSundays: 8:30am Blended (with weekly Communion), 9:45am Contemporary, 11am TraditionalKids Church and Sunday School availablenrumc.orgFollow the podcast so you never miss an episode, and share this one with someone who's ready for a faith that shows up on Monday morning.

Three veterans of critical infrastructure security trace how the field went from arguing that infrastructure was even a target to treating digital risk as an engineering hazard. Ginger Wright, Sarah Freeman, and Marc Sachs define cyber-informed engineering in plain terms, share real examples of consequences engineered out of a system, explain why adversaries already read your engineering documentation, and make the case that engineers don't need to become hackers to belong in this conversation. They close with why engineers should come to Level Zero.Guests: Sarah Freeman (MITRE); Marc Sachs (Center for Internet Security) Host / moderator: Ginger Wright (Idaho National Laboratory)Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and panel introductions 02:52 Why engineering is up first at Level Zero 04:24 From 'not a target' to target du jour 08:03 Y2K to WannaCry: when the OT/IT boundary became fiction 12:28 Engineering out the consequence (NIST 800-82 Rev. 3) 14:31 Why engineers belong at the table 19:01 Digital risk and defining CIE / CCE 22:13 Real examples of designed-out consequences 28:34 Where CIE runs into regulation 32:40 Engineer pushback and 'fighting the scenario' 37:01 Digital risk is just another hazard 40:01 The five whys, and why come to Level ZeroRecorded at the CS²AI Online Symposium, "Level Zero: Visions & Reflections."Join us at Level Zero 2027, April 23–30 at Georgia Tech in Atlanta: pre-conference training, the Conflag Zero™ tabletop exercise, and three days of practitioner-led sessions built so you can put what you learn to work the Monday you get back.Questions: info@levelzeroconference.com · Sponsorship: sponsor@levelzeroconference.com Produced by CS²AI (Control System Cyber Security Association International).

Thank you for joining us! To stay connected with us visit us here, on SoundCloud and on: Website: https://www.mynpmc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mynpmc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnOiemCev_mHyZNgU2QgwnA Download the NPMC app on the: Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.echurchapps.newparis&hl=en_US Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/new-paris-missionary-church/id1228753320 Give Online: https://pushpay.com/g/newparismissionarychurch New Paris Missionary Church is located in New Paris, Indiana. We would love for you to join us in person or online on Sundays as we worship God together. Our service begins at 10:00 a.m. We hope to see you soon!

What changes when we begin to see the image of God—and the gifts of God—in every person? Sue Bessette's story is one of transformation. She openly shares that there was a time when she avoided people with disabilities. But God began changing her heart, eventually leading her into more than two decades of disability ministry and a habit of seeking out people with disabilities wherever she went.  That's how Sue met the young woman who invited her to Miracles of God, a Fresh Expression of church where people with special needs, families, caregivers, and friends participate, contribute, worship, and belong together.  In this conversation, Sue shares what God has taught her—and continues to teach her—about belonging, giftedness, and recognizing His image in everyone.  Listen to Sue's story and discover what the community of Miracles of God has taught her. 

SHARAF WANTS ALL THE SMOKE!"Mighty" Demetrious Johnson welcomes the UFC's newest star Sean "The Smoke" Sharaf weeks after his SHOCKING KO vs Gable Steveson on the latest ep of "The MightyCast"!⚡️ PrizePicks: New users play your first $5 & get $150 in lineups if you WIN. Just use code "MIGHTY: when you sign up. https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/MIGHTYMOUSETimecodes 0:00 Intro 1:03 PrizePicks CODE MIGHTYCAST1:56 Welcome Sean Sharaf!2:48 Sharaf Gives DJ His Flowers 4:29 Sharaf's Intro to Martial Arts6:35 Sharaf's CRAZY Journey Before the Military10:07 Sharaf's Brutal Marine Career16:42 How Sharaf Became an MMA Fighter17:38 Sharaf Used to Spar Bisping/Strickland?!19:23 Sharaf's (Short) Amateur MMA Career 22:05 Sharaf's Job Early in MMA 23:10 Sharaf Moved to Thailand to Train 24:14 How Sharaf Got 600k in Debt 26:24 Sharaf's Battle with Addiction 28:41 Sharaf's Pro MMA Debut 31:14 Sharaf's First Viral KO33:47 How Sharaf Joined the UFC35:15 Sharaf was Ngannou's Sparring Partner

Message from Church at the Creek ©2026 Updated Every Monday Afternoon Our Vision: Where ANYONE can BELONG before they BELIEVE. Our Mission: Share Jesus. Build Believers. churchatthecreek.com/ Church at the Creek's YouTube channel: bit.ly/400WOqA Listen on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/3wB6nQG Listen on Spotify: spoti.fi/3LyMe5M Listen on Soundcloud: @churchatthecreek

Welcome to The All Means All podcast at Cathedral of the Rockies. This message is the third in Connect Belong Grow, an exploration of our discipleship model. Now that we've created space, it's time to learn how we can grow within that space.Trunk or Treat Sign Up: https://cathedraloftherockies.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3877612Trunk or Treat Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/AE28JN5X082E/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?Give Online: https://www.cathedraloftherockies.org/donate/Connect with us:Facebook Downtown Campus: https://www.facebook.com/cathedraloftherockiesFacebook Amity Campus: https://www.facebook.com/cathedraloftherockiesamityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathedral_of_the_rockies/Instagram Cathedral Families: https://www.instagram.com/cathedralfamilies/

Hope Presbyterian Church is a new church in New Braunfels, TX, seeking to take the good news of Jesus Christ to this historic and growing city. We meet every Sunday at 10 at New Braunfels Christian Academy, 995 Mission Hills Drive, New Braunfels 78130. Come join us!

Our community life pastor, Pastor Adam Johnson, completes our series on community by posing the question, "How do we make Him known through our community groups?" The Lord has given us the precious gift of His Gospel to share with the lost, but how will they hear or know about it unless we become witnesses of Jesus Christ? May you be encouraged today by the good news that is Jesus.Big House Church is cultivating a community of passionate worshippers who partner with Jesus to create a kingdom culture on earth as it is in heaven. We meet regularly at 9 & 11 AM at The Zeider Theater in Virginia Beach, VA. For more information, go to www.bighousechurch.com.

Message from Rev. Dr. John Yates III on September 27, 2026

What does it really mean to be a bondservant of Jesus Christ? In this message, Pastor DaVon reveals the difference between simply working for Jesus and recognizing that you belong to Jesus. Your life is His. You submit your will to His will. Your purpose and assignment come from Him. Knowing who you belong to changes how you live, serve, obey, and fulfill your assignment.

In Christ we are free to belong because Jesus brings us near, tears down the walls that divide us, and turns strangers into a family being built together by his Spirit.

In Christ we are free to belong because Jesus brings us near, tears down the walls that divide us, and turns strangers into a family being built together by his Spirit.

In Christ we are free to belong because Jesus brings us near, tears down the walls that divide us, and turns strangers into a family being built together by his Spirit.

There's a shadow that's needs to be acknowledged and moved through so that you can get out of your own way. It's uncomfortable, but necessary for you to align with your true empowerment and future forward way of being.

In her inspirational new memoir, Working Class to Breaking Glass: One Woman's Fight to Belong and to Lead, Wanda J. Herndon chronicles her journey from humble beginnings to executive leadership and influence at Starbucks. Throughout her memoir, Herndon interweaves personal storytelling with reflections on identity, mentorship, resilience, and purpose. She explores how systemic barriers shape opportunity and how determination, preparation, and community support can positively change lives. Whether she's navigating corporate culture or confronting moments of personal loss and reinvention, her story demonstrates that leadership is not a destination but an evolving journey. Herndon's story begins in Flint, Michigan. Her father, who dropped out of school in the eighth grade to help financially support his family in the Jim Crow South, took a life-changing bus ride North in search of freedom and a living wage. He found both at General Motors, but his dream for Herndon was different: "You should get an office job," he insisted. Herndon took that directive to avoid the assembly line and became one of the first in her family to graduate from college. Navigating racial barriers, economic limitations, and self-doubt, she confronted the realities faced by many Black students in America during the 1960s and 1970s. At Michigan State University, Herndon pursued journalism and entered the workforce in the mid-1970s. With each new opportunity, she refined her leadership voice and reinforced her commitment to inclusion. A turning point came when she joined Starbucks during a period of rapid transformation and expansion. At the company's Seattle headquarters, Herndon rose through the ranks, earning a seat at decision-making tables where demographic representation had historically been absent. Her leadership extended beyond business operations-she became a cultural advocate and bridge-builder, committed to increasing opportunities for all people. In sharing her journey, Herndon honors the sacrifices of her ancestors and parents while encouraging future generations to claim their own place at the table. Wanda J. Herndon, president and CEO of W Communications, LLC, is an award-winning corporate communications trailblazer, author, speaker, mentor, entrepreneur, Broadway producer, and the first senior vice president of global communications for Starbucks Coffee Company, from 1995 to 2006. Howard Schultz, Starbucks founder and CEO, asked her to return to the role in 2008 for a one-year engagement to help execute the company's turnaround strategy. Raised in Flint, Michigan in a working-class family shaped by the Great Migration, she became one of the first in her family to attend college, earning bachelor's and master's degrees in journalism as well as an honorary doctor of Humanities degree from Michigan State University. She built a groundbreaking career at Dow Chemical, DuPont, and Starbucks. Her memoir, Working Class to Breaking Glass, chronicles her journey  from Flint to corporate leadership, exploring race, gender, class, family legacy, belonging, and the courage to lead without compromising one's true self while opening doors for others. Angela Poe Russell is a veteran journalist and storyteller whose work has earned her a Gracie Award and a Northwest Emmy Award. During her 25-year career, she has taken her craft across multiple platforms including television, radio, and film – covering news in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Seattle; writing for Lifetime Movie Network; and interviewing figures ranging from President Barack Obama to cultural icons like Halle Berry and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Most recently, Angela brought her storytelling instincts to the theatrical stage with the sold-out debut of the musical Aviatrix at Seattle Public Theater, which added extra performances to meet demand during its four-week run. As the book writer and co-lyricist, Angela shined a light on the story of Bessie Coleman, the first Black and Native American woman to earn an international pilot's license. Angela is a contributor on KIRO Newsradio and is grateful to be sharing life with her husband Victor and their blended family of two sons and two daughters.

Kappa Kappa Gamma is at the center of a federal appeals court battle over its membership policy. Now, a current Kappa member is speaking out. Florida State University student Alexis Richards joins Riley Gaines to discuss the controversy surrounding Kappa Kappa Gamma, her reaction to the legal fight involving members of the University of Wyoming chapter, and why she publicly called on her sorority to change its policies. Alexis explains why she joined Kappa, what sisterhood and sorority life have meant to her, and why learning about the controversy left her questioning what could happen at her own chapter. She also tells Riley why speaking publicly was nerve-racking—and why she decided to do it anyway. The conversation goes beyond Kappa Kappa Gamma. Riley and Alexis discuss sorority recruitment, political expression on college campuses, Alexis' experience at Florida State University, her involvement with Turning Point USA, her plans for law school, affordability, and the issues she hears young Americans discussing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host Seth Swerczek sits down with the team from TENET Suppressors to ask a controversial question: Do muzzle brakes belong on suppressors? They explore the engineering behind TENET's braked suppressor systems and how they balance recoil reduction, sound suppression, weight, and the ability to spot impacts in the field.

After 35 years in financial services, Tim Klitch could have retired.Instead, he became Chief Fun Officer of a pickleball ranch.On YES, BRAND, Hersh Rephun sits down with the founder of Austin Pickle Ranch to talk about second acts, community, and what happens when everything you learned about succeeding in one career doesn't necessarily prepare you for the next.Tim knew relationships. He knew finance. He knew how businesses worked.What he didn't know was how to build a modern consumer brand.Banking had taught him traditional advertising and customer acquisition. Austin Pickle Ranch taught him about social media, influencers, experience and the strange alchemy that happens when a good product and a good brand start reinforcing each other. In 2025, Tim says Austin Pickle Ranch spent roughly $15,000 on advertising while attracting an average of 60 new customers a day.But the Ranch isn't really selling court time.Tim grew up around his father's tennis club and remembered something that many modern sports facilities had lost: people didn't just show up, play and leave.They hung around.So Austin Pickle Ranch was intentionally designed around community. Even its first location, an inhospitable parking-garage rooftop, was transformed with turf, shade, furniture and commissioned art to feel less like a garage and more like a ranch in Central Texas.And before that first location even opened, Tim and his team had already created a brand book and decided what they wanted the place to stand for:Accessibility. Friendliness. Informality. Fun.Those weren't words for a wall. They became a filter for decisions: Is this consistent with the brand we created?Hersh and Tim talk about building community by design, why experience is made up of dozens of tiny decisions, what has to remain true as a business expands, and the unexpected humility of becoming a beginner again after an enormously successful first career.Because Tim went from running a bank with an operations department to being the guy whose phone rings at 2:30 in the morning when the fire alarm goes off.And he wouldn't trade it.He could charge more. Build something more exclusive. Perhaps even make more money.But then it wouldn't be the thing he wanted to build.Sometimes the strongest brand isn't the one engineered to extract the greatest possible value.It's the one the founder actually wants to live inside.https://austinpickleranch.com/--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir' with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you're building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

Jenn Ashby, Community & Culture Ambassador at NEW U LIFE, joins Direct Approach to explore how direct selling companies can build communities people genuinely want to belong to. Jenn shares why belonging matters, how community differs from an audience and what purpose, education, contribution and co-creation can do to strengthen connection and retention.

Thanks for watching! This sermon was preached by Dave Cook at Calvary Baptist Church on 9/20/2026 as part of The Exodus: That You May Know I Am The Lord sermon series. We'd love to have you join us in person or learn more about who we are.

Adam Brown MD MBA is a board-certified emergency physician, lifestyle medicine physician, and professor of practice at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School and ESCP in London. He is the founder and principal of ABIGHealth, a strategic commercialization advisory for healthcare companies entering, navigating, or scaling in the U.S. market. Adam writes the MedPage Today column Prescriptions for a Broken System and co-authored a white paper on why lifestyle medicine should be taught in business school — because business leaders make healthcare decisions every time they set a benefits package. Adam and Resa talk emergency medicine, misinformaton, physician credibility, and why the six pillars of lifestyle medicine aren't just clinical — they're corporate.  ▶ Subscribe @resaelewissmd— new episodes Wednesdays.  

Created to belong: why loneliness wins until Christians belong to Jesus first.In this Beyond Sunday episode, Pastor Nathan Brown and guest Pastor Keegan go deeper into week one of the Unstoppable Church series at Vintage Church. They unpack why the culture's "you're enough" message can't fix loneliness, how to walk with God all day long, and why real belonging in the family of God starts with belonging to God. Perfect for the commute, the gym, or the drive to work.You'll Learn:✅ Why your relationship with Jesus has to come before every other relationship✅ The two wrong expectations that leave Christians feeling left out at church✅ How consistency, commitment, and grace build a church that lasts

Planted is a sermon series about being rooted in the local church, growing in community, serving one another, and becoming the people God has called us to be together. Copper Hills Church exists to help each other increasingly Be With, Think Like, & Be Mistaken For Jesus. Find out more: www.copperhills.org

What does it mean to be love for God's world?In this episode of Behind the Scenes, host Kevin Van Hall sits down with Rev. Laura Johnson to preview her upcoming sermon, “Be Love for God's World,” the final message in North Raleigh United Methodist Church's series exploring its new purpose: Belong as you are. Become like Jesus. Be love for God's world.Together, Kevin and Laura explore 1 John 4:7–21, one of the Bible's most powerful passages about the love of God and what it means for Christians to put that love into action. At the center of the passage is the declaration that God is love, along with the call for those who know God to love one another.The conversation begins by looking at the historical setting of 1 John and the challenges facing the early Christian church. Laura explains how the letter emphasizes that Christian faith is not simply about spiritual ideas or beliefs. Because God became incarnate in Jesus, Christian love is meant to be expressed through concrete, physical acts of love toward other people.Kevin and Laura then explore how this passage connects directly to NRUMC's new purpose statement and to Wesleyan and United Methodist theology. Laura explains how prevenient grace, justifying grace, and sanctifying grace correspond to the movement from belonging, to becoming, to being love for God's world.Prevenient grace reminds us that God's love and invitation come before anything we do. Justifying grace describes the experience of turning toward Christ and receiving God's grace and forgiveness. Sanctifying grace is the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit, continually shaping us to become more like Jesus. In the Wesleyan tradition, that ongoing transformation ultimately means becoming increasingly perfected in love.The conversation asks an important question: How do we know that we are growing in our faith?According to Laura's reading of 1 John, one measure is love. Are we becoming more loving toward God? Are we becoming more loving toward the people around us? Are we learning to love not only those who love us, but also people who are different from us or difficult for us to understand?Kevin and Laura discuss the passage's powerful statement that “there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear.” They explore the relationship between fear, judgment, grace, and Christian assurance, including John Wesley's own search for a deep sense of assurance in God's love.The episode also considers how fear can create division and distance between people. Rather than responding to people we do not understand with fear, Laura suggests that curiosity can itself be a form of love. The conversation explores what it might look like to approach other people with openness, compassion, forgiveness, and a desire to understand.At the heart of the discussion is the difference between believing in God's love and actually living out God's love. 1 John does not leave love as an abstract theological idea. It calls Christians to concrete love for one another. As Laura explains, the love of God is self-giving and self-sacrificial, modeled in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.That brings the conversation back to the final part of NRUMC's purpose: Be Love for God's World.If we belong because God first loved us, and if we are becoming more like Jesus through the work of the Holy Spirit, then the natural movement of Christian faith is outward. We are called to embody God's love in the world through the way we treat other people, care for our neighbors, respond to those who are different from us, and participate in God's work of healing and reconciliation.Kevin and Laura also discuss why this vision of love matters for the church today. Christian faith is not simply about having the right beliefs or securing our own salvation. It is about becoming people whose lives reflect the love of God.Scripture: 1 John 4:7–21Sermon: “Be Love for God's World”Preacher: Rev. Laura JohnsonHost: Kevin Van HallChurch: North Raleigh United Methodist Church (NRUMC)Behind the Scenes is a weekly podcast from North Raleigh United Methodist Church that takes listeners deeper into the week's Scripture and sermon through conversation with our pastors and ministry leaders. Each episode explores the biblical text, theology, questions, stories, and practical implications behind the sermon, helping listeners continue the conversation beyond Sunday worship.Topics include: Be Love for God's World, 1 John 4, God is love, Christian love, loving your neighbor, Wesleyan theology, United Methodist theology, prevenient grace, justifying grace, sanctifying grace, holiness, sanctification, Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, Christian assurance, fear and faith, forgiveness, reconciliation, self-sacrificial love, and North Raleigh United Methodist Church.

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. Galatians 3:28Support the show, a product of Hope Media: https://hope1032.com.au/donate/2211A-pod/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-Hosts Josh Mitchell and Evan Semanco are joined by Life Group Coordinator Amber McDonnold and Producer Jordan Phillips to talk all things Life Groups! Life Groups are small groups that meet during the week, and are the best way to make a big church feel small. Amber shares about all the Life Groups that are happening this fall, features some brand new groups like a bike riding group and blended families, and long time podcast listeners will love the new song from Amber's Greatest Hits. Join us live each Monday on Facebook at 3:30 pm via The Simple Church Facebook Page to ask your questions in real time, or email us Podcast@thesimplechurch.tv. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE Full Message from Sunday Find a Life Group Open Eyes at The Red River Revel Oct 9 The Do Good Store The Brine  Voluntour September 27th Seldom Animated Bible Stories Amber's New #1 Hit Life Group Song Email Prayer@thesimplechurch.tv Download The Simple Church App If you have feedback for the podcast, have a guest suggestion of who we should talk to next, or just want to chat, e-mail us Podcast@thesimplechurch.tv.   You can also find out more about the Simple Church at www.theSimpleChurch.tv.

Shujaat Ahmad, founder of Belong and Lead joins Dr. Nadia Butt and Rob Hadley to lay out the path to survival and thriving for mid-career professionals, the skills that are needed right now, and why good people that know AI are the only hope against those that are controlling AI.Find season 6 episode transcripts here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bP3N6QYBG0UkzdRm5GwiFfoQLvGtIRrK?usp=sharing  Connect with us: Visit www.nazconsultants.com to learn more about Dr. Nadia Butt's work in leadership, culture, and organizational effectiveness, and check out http://www.tekanoconsulting.com/ to explore Rob Hadley's approach to data-driven people and culture strategy. Send us your thoughts or topic ideas at inclusivecollectivepodcast@gmail.comFollow Inclusive Collective LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/inclusivecollective/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inclusivecollectivepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inclusivecollectivepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InclusiveCollective/ Connect with Nadia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadianazbutt/ Connect with Rob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-hadley-utah/

Andrew Sa grew up obsessed with Patsy Cline. Today, he's challenging one of country music's oldest assumptions: who gets to belong.The Chicago country artist's debut album, American Rough, blends the sounds of classic country with deeply personal songs about love, masculinity, identity, and belonging. And Andrew isn't asking permission to be part of the genre: “I'm not separate and I'm not different and I belong there.”Andrew joins Ben Fanning and Zach Schultz to share the childhood story behind his connection to sad country songs, how Rufus Wainwright gave him “permission to have this dream,” and the unforgettable moment Lavender Country's Patrick Haggerty grabbed him by the shoulders and told him, “I see you now.”They also dig into the meaning behind American Rough, building bridges through music, where queer country fits within Americana, and Andrew's upcoming opportunity to honor John Prine at the Chicago Theatre.It's a conversation about finding your voice, claiming your place, and why the best country music can make room for more stories...not fewer.

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Dustin Maddox concludes our series with a sermon from Galatians 6:1-2. Sermon originally recorded on September 20th, 2026,

What does it mean to become like Jesus?In this episode of Behind the Scenes, host Kevin Van Hall takes a deeper look at Rev. Kevin Johnson's sermon “Become Like Jesus,” the second message in North Raleigh United Methodist Church's series exploring the church's new purpose: Belong as you are. Become like Jesus. Be love for God's world.Drawing from Galatians 5:22–25 and the fruit of the Spirit, Kevin explores what Christian discipleship really means. Becoming like Jesus is not about trying harder, becoming perfect, or checking off a list of spiritual accomplishments. Instead, it is about allowing the Holy Spirit to grow something new in us and through us.The conversation explores the familiar words of the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Kevin emphasizes that Paul describes this as one fruit, not a checklist of individual traits we have to master one at a time. Spiritual transformation is the natural result of a life rooted in God and open to the work of the Holy Spirit.The episode also explores the Christian concept of holiness and what it means to be sanctified, or set apart for God. Kevin shares a personal story about practicing centering prayer and repeatedly falling asleep, reflecting on the temptation to measure our spiritual lives by how well we perform religious practices. The good news, he explains, is that becoming like Jesus is ultimately not something we accomplish through human effort alone.From there, the conversation moves into an important part of United Methodist and Wesleyan theology: personal and social holiness. Kevin explains why Christian faith involves both growing closer to Jesus personally and allowing that relationship with Jesus to shape the way we care for other people and the world around us.Drawing on the ministry of John Wesley and the early Methodist movement, the sermon connects personal spiritual practices such as prayer, Scripture, worship, and Christian community with a life of service. Wesley famously taught that there is no holiness without social holiness, and Kevin explores why the two should never be separated.The episode considers what Christians are saved for, not simply what they are saved from. Following Jesus means more than believing the right things. It means becoming the kind of people whose lives increasingly reflect the character of Jesus and whose faith makes a tangible difference for people who are vulnerable, marginalized, or in need.Kevin also explores the difference between belief and transformation. Jesus' concern throughout the Gospels is not simply whether people have the right answers, but who they are becoming. The fruit of the Spirit becomes evidence of a life being transformed by God's presence.So how do we actually become like Jesus?Kevin points to the spiritual practice of yielding our lives to God. Rather than trying to manufacture holiness through our own effort, we open our lives to the Holy Spirit and learn to “keep in step with the Spirit.” Becoming like Jesus involves letting go of selfish desires and allowing God to reshape our lives.And what happens when a church community begins to live this way together?Kevin imagines a North Raleigh United Methodist Church marked by a contagious fruit of the Spirit: a community characterized by love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. A community where people encounter the healing and joy of Jesus and want to share that experience with others.May we become full of the contagious fruit of the Spirit. May we become like Jesus.Scripture: Galatians 5:22–25Sermon: “Become Like Jesus”Preacher: Rev. Kevin JohnsonHost: Kevin Van HallChurch: North Raleigh United Methodist Church (NRUMC)Behind the Scenes is a weekly podcast from North Raleigh United Methodist Church that takes listeners deeper into the week's Scripture and sermon through conversation with our pastors and ministry leaders. Each episode explores the biblical text, theological ideas, questions, stories, and practical implications behind the sermon, helping us continue the conversation beyond Sunday worship.Topics include: becoming like Jesus, Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, fruit of the Spirit, Galatians 5, holiness, sanctification, Wesleyan theology, United Methodist theology, personal holiness, social holiness, John Wesley, spiritual practices, prayer, Scripture, Christian transformation, the Holy Spirit, following Jesus, Christian faith, and life at North Raleigh United Methodist Church.

The Dasher family gets a full-circle surprise when Zach's son and daughter land a dream gig opening for Hank Williams Jr., the same artist who soundtracked Zach and Jill's first date. Jase, Al, and Zach also challenge the divide between “sacred” and “secular,” arguing that faith should shape the way people work, create, serve, and relate to others in every part of life. The guys dig into why disagreement so often turns into alienation and why burning every bridge over differences can do more harm than good.  In this episode: James 5:7-11; James 4:11; James 2:8-13; James 3; James 4; John 3:16; John 10; John 12:30-32; John 16:7-11; 2 Corinthians 5; Luke 15; Ephesians 4; Ecclesiastes; Job 2-3; Proverbs 11:1-4 Want to watch the Lost Episodes of Unashamed, only on EKKL? Get 20% off with code UNASHAMED, and watch faith- and family-friendly movies, podcasts, and more: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1424 is sponsored by: https://cozyearth.com/unashamed - Get up to 20% off when you use our link and code UNASHAMED!  https://myphdweightloss.com - Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Visit the website or call 864-644-1900 and mention "Al Robertson" to get 2 weeks free in the program! https://chministries.org/solution - Get a better solution at half the cost of traditional healthcare! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ - Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Zach's Kids Land a Full-Circle Gig 05:06 Hank Williams Jr. & the Dasher Connection 09:18 Christians Don't Belong in a Cultural Bubble 13:42 James Warns against Judging Your Neighbor 20:37 ‘Rock-Throwing' Christians 27:29 ‘Doing Jesus Stuff' Is for Everybody 33:07 Ordinary People Are the Best Gospel Influencers 40:53 There's No Divide between Sacred & Secular 48:30 Job's Friends' Lesson in What Not to Say - Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In hour one, our thoughts on another tough loss for the Dolphins yesterday in San Francisco. Hoch works overtime to defend Caleb Williams. Will Manso joins the show for his takeaways on the Dolphins roster through Week 2.

  A man was arrested after pepper-spraying a moviegoer for using their phone during a film — and the internet has feelings about it. Plus, a tragic lightning strike death on Mount Timpanogos, and a hiker and dog seriously injured in a moose attack on Rob's Trail.  Then — "phubbing." It's the phone habit you're definitely guilty of, and experts say it's destroying intimacy in relationships. We're also talking Gen Z's obsession with turning their backyards into a "third space," and why 80% of Americans still don't know what's for dinner by late afternoon.  Plus — where do you draw the line on pets in public? Text us at 57500.  KSL Brightside streams live weekdays 12–3 PM. YouTube-exclusive live stream from 12–1 PM; radio plus YouTube from 1–3 PM. 

Pastor Chris unpacks the story of Mephibosheth and how King David used the table to bring belonging, healing, restoration, and family. There's a seat for you, and it's already set.

In this message, Ps Katy sheds light on Gods design for the Ekklesia- to not stop at salvation, but to have the full revelation of what it means to BELONG to Gods family AND to be about our fathers business which is building HIS house.

Tim McDonald // September 20, 2026

TBC WHY JESUS TRANSFORMS LIVES TBC MISSION We exist to develop followers of Jesus Christ in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, the greater Pittsburgh area, and throughout the world. DEVELOP FOLLOWERS OF JESUS CHRIST The future of TBC will include a unified commitment to boldly proclaim the Gospel, to witness more eternal souls believe through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The future of TBC will include a unified commitment not just to attend church, but to truly belong to one another as the body of Christ. The future of TBC will include a unified commitment to grow in our five values to become the mature body of Christ. WORDWe wholeheartedly uphold Scripture as absolute truth and devote ourselves to better know, love, and follow our Lord through a unified commitment to His Word.Acts 2:42, John 17:17, 1 Timothy 3:14-15 WORSHIPWe consistently prioritize the corporate gathering of Christ's Church and recognize every moment as an opportunity to worship and bring glory to God.Acts 2:42,45,46, Colossians 3:23, Hebrews 10:24-25, 2 Corinthians 9:7 CONNECTWe intentionally develop Christ-centered relationships within the Church to become a unified and mature local body of believers.Acts 2:42, John 13:34-35 SERVEWe eagerly steward our God-given spiritual gifts to serve and build up the body of Christ.Acts 2:44, 1 Peter 4:8-10 SHAREWe joyfully fulfill our God-given responsibility to be Christ's ambassadors by taking the Gospel into our communities, city, nation, and world.Acts 2:47, 2 Corinthians 5:20 Chapel Groupsbiblechapel.org/groups Chapel Serve Teamsbiblechapel.org/serve Chapel Classesbiblechapel.org/classes(October registration)--------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.