Podcasts about Beatitudes

What does it mean to find comfort in seasons of grief and loss? In today's episode, host Richelle Alessi invite us to explore the tender promise found in Matthew 5:4 — the Beatitudes: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Together we'll discover how God cares deeply for those in pain, the unique ways the Holy Spirit brings healing to our hearts, and how leaning on scripture can help us move from hurt to renewed hope.Join us for this nurturing devotional as we pray together for comfort and strength, trusting that our loving Father walks with us and builds us up—even in our hardest moments.Want to get resources related to this episode? Enter your info at https://www.mymorningdevo.co/newsletter/ and we'll send it to your inbox!Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

Today's world is full of worry, pain, and uncertainty. Sociologists and world leaders try to address the crises and problems of society, but the answers elude them. Pastor Chris Castaldo will reveal how Jesus' counterintuitive teachings are the real means of bringing peace and blessing here and now. Don't miss this timely discussion about the Upside Down Kingdom of God on the next Equipped. Featured resource:The Upside Down Kingdom: Wisdom for Life from the Beatitudes by Chris Castaldo October thank you gift:Dangerous Virtues by John Koessler Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible through your support. To donate now, click here.

Continuing to look at the Beatitudes, we examine purity of heart from Matthew 5:8 https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

What if the Kingdom of God begins right where you feel most empty? Jesus calls the spiritually bankrupt and the brokenhearted not failures, but citizens. As we begin our series walking through the Beatitudes, we'll discover that the good life begins in the least likely places.

What if the Kingdom of God begins right where you feel most empty? Jesus calls the spiritually bankrupt and the brokenhearted not failures, but citizens. As we begin our series walking through the Beatitudes, we'll discover that the good life begins in the least likely places.

Want to reach out to us? Want to leave a comment or review? Want to give us a suggestion or berate Anthony? Send us a text by clicking this link!Warning: Some F-Bombs were dropped in this sectionStart with a careful read of the room: families are stretched thin, culture is noisy, and the heart still aches for God. We sat down and opened a fresh Church document on charity and the poor, then asked a hard question—why does the guidance we hear so often miss the pain points we face each week? Caring for the poor is essential; the Beatitudes aren't optional. But parents are also navigating social media modesty battles, identity confusion, and a five-hour Sunday just to reach the sacraments. Where is the pastoral help that speaks to those fires?We dig into the difference between moral teaching and prudential policy, especially around immigration. Compassion matters, and human dignity isn't up for debate. Yet the on-the-ground strain—parish distance, stretched budgets, cultural fragmentation—rarely earns direct acknowledgment. We argue for a both/and: real charity and a realistic defense of community life, parish stability, and the spiritual formation of children. That requires leaders who will name the demons of our moment—pornography, contempt, factionalism, and despair—along with the corporal needs we already know by heart.Along the way, we wrestle with our own tone. Social media rewards scorn, but the Gospel commands love of the person in front of us—even when we disagree. We talk about reverence for the Eucharist, when not to receive, and how to keep Sundays from souring into resentment for teens. Underneath it all is a plea for shepherds to meet spiritual hunger with supernatural hope: clear teaching, reachable sacraments, and courage that transcends politics.If this resonates—if you've felt unseen while trying to hold your family together in a loud age—press play. Then tell us what help you most need from your parish and your leaders. Subscribe, share with a friend who's on the same road, and leave a review so more families can find the conversation.Support the showTake advantage of Recusant Cellar's "Christ the King" sale by heading over to https://recusantcellars.com/ and using code "REXCAELORUM" for 20% off at checkout!********************************************************Please subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKsxnv80ByFV4OGvt_kImjQ?sub_confirmation=1https://www.avoidingbabylon.comMerchandise: https://avoiding-babylon-shop.fourthwall.comLocals Community: https://avoidingbabylon.locals.comFull Premium/Locals Shows on Audio Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1987412/subscribeRSS Feed for Podcast Apps: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1987412.rssRumble: https://rumble.com/c/AvoidingBabylon

From thefirst verses in this chapter we have learned that sin works against us. Itcondemns us. It sends us into an eternity separated from God. “ But God” inverses 4-9, we find that God though works for us. He has provided for us agreat salvation through Jesus Christ. We have redemption and forgiveness ofsins, and God has exalted us to sit at the right hand of the Father along withJesus Christ. Oh, how blessed we are. God works for us.  Butnot only that, God works in us. That's what we're looking at in these verses.We first are told we're not saved by our works. We're saved by His grace (vv.8-9). Now, we sometimes then set works aside and forget that not only are wesaved to live for eternity with Jesus Christ, but we're also saved to live forGod now on earth. So the next verse, verse 10, says, "For we are Hisworkmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God preparedbeforehand that we should walk in them." I wish we had time today todo a study in the New Testament on the phrase “good works”. Startingin Matthew 5:16 where Jesus said, “Let your light so shine before men thatthey may see your good works and glorify your Father which is in heaven”. Godraised us from the dead in Christ. Not so that we would continue to sleep andlive in our grave clothes, but to live a new life and live out the goodworks of God. It's not that we do so much for God. It's what God is able todo in us. But until we accept His work for us, we'll never know what it is forGod to work in us and through us to do His will for His glory. Oh, what ablessing when we begin to learn that lesson. It's God who works in you both towill and to do of His good pleasure. AfterLazarus was resurrected from the dead the people standing by were told to takeoff his grave clothes and set him free, let him go and be an example, atestimony. When people saw Lazarus later, it says they believed in Jesus (John12:1-11). My friend, that's what we want the lost world around us to do. Not forthem to see our good works and glorify us and give us a pat on the back, but toglorify our Father which is in heaven and believe in His Son Jesus Christ! Thesame resurrection power that saves us and took us out of the grave clothes willmake us and mold us and give us strength and wisdom and grace to live a lifedaily for the glory of God. Please take the time to meditate on Romans 6 and 8and learn about the resurrected life we have in Christ, and the Holy Spirit andHis work in us.  TheBible gives us many examples in the lives of people who experience God's workingin them. As we let the Word of God live in us, as we begin to meditate on Histruth, and we begin to spend time with God in prayer daily we too can experienceHis awesome working in our lives. But is also means we will face suffering andit's through these means, the Word of God, through prayer, and throughsuffering that God begins to do that mighty work through us that He has “preparedbefore and ordained that we should walk in them”. Itis important to know that we could only “walk in them” when we'rewalking hand in hand with Jesus, abiding in Him, His word is abiding in us, andwe're walking in prayer (John 15:1-5).  Thenif we ask anything in prayer, He will answer those prayers and He will beglorified in our lives as we are one with Him and one with the Father. Rememberthat was Jesus' prayer for us in John 17.  Wethen to begin to live a life where we are not doing what we want to do, butwhat He wants us to do. We're walking in His will day by day and enjoying allthe blessings of eternity right now on earth. It's a blessed life and that'swhy He gives us the Beatitudes to live by (Matthew 5:1-11). Remember theexamples in the Scriptures it was only after suffering like Moses, like Joseph,like David, and so many others in scripture, that it is when God exalted themand He used them for His glory in a wonderful and mighty way. 

Week 3 | The Sermon on the MountIn this sermon, Darrell examines the importance of the first sentence of the Beatitudes, "Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." He claims that these words set the tone for the entire sermon and suggests that they actually ought to be read before and after every single section of the Sermon on the Mount. He explains that being "poor in spirit" is so foundational because it describes those who recognize their spiritual poverty and dependence on God. Darrell unpacks how the poor in spirit are those who know their need for God and how it is only those who know this need who will inherit the kingdom.⁠⁠The Bible Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darrell's Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Heart of a Man is a men's community based our Carmel, IN. We exist to deeply connect men with a brotherhood equally committed to learning, growing, walking through life together and deepening in faith. Our mission is to build men into character-driven, committed disciples of Jesus, equipped to forge healthy, life-giving relationships at home, at work, and in their communities. Today's lesson is from CEO and Co-Founder, Bill Moore, where he starts into Matthew Chapter 5 and the Sermon on the Mount. He focuses on the idea of happiness and how God actually wants us to experience happiness. He then powerfully relates this to Jesus' message in the Beatitudes.  Please visit us at www.heartofaman.org to learn more, to contact us, to purchase merchandise, donate to our ministry (we are a 501c3 and all donations are tax-deductible) or to join us in-person for one of our many Bible studies and classes!

Join Curtis Chang, host of the Good Faith Podcast, along with co-leaders Chuck Mingo, Sarah Billups, Russell Moore, Kaitlyn Schiess, and Mark Turman, as they move listeners through a series of guided prayers based on the Beatitudes. This pastoral effort invites the audience to recalibrate their spiritual focus and pray for the church, our country, and one another. Beginning with “Blessed are the poor in spirit” and culminating in rejoicing and gladness, this time of reflection and prayer encourages all-comers to renew their hope, reclaim peace, and follow Christ faithfully in a divided world.   (01:05) - Welcome from Curtis Chang (03:47) - Centering Silence (04:20) - Blessed Are the Poor In Spirit: Curtis Chang (09:50) - Blessed Are Those Who Mourn (13:39) - Blessed Are the Meek: Chuck Mingo (14:58) - Blessed Are Those Who Hunger and Thirst For Righteousness:Sara Billups (16:49) - Blessed Are the Merciful: Sara Billups (17:59) - Prayer For the Church Universal From the Book of Common Prayer: Sara Billups (19:45) - Blessed Are the Pure in Heart: Russell Moore (22:14) - Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Russell Moore (24:08) - Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted: Kaitlyn Schiess (27:35) - Prayers For the Needs of God's Work: Kaitlyn Schiess (28:39) - Rejoice and Be Glad: Mark Turman (32:12) - Hope and Joy in Christ: Mark Turman   Join The After Party   Send Campfire Stories to: info@redeemingbabel.org   Donate to Redeeming Babel   Scriptures Referenced: Matthew 5: 1-12 (ESV)  Psalm 139:23-24 (ESV) Amos 5 (ESV)   Follow Us: Good Faith in Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of Redeeming Babel, a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Redeeming Babel.

Continuing to look at the Beatitudes, we examine mercy, from Matthew 5:7 https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

A Conversation with Special Guest: Andrew Osenga I first met Andrew Osenga earlier this year at a retreat I was attending.  I walked up to him and asked, "How do you feel about Jesus' beatitudes?"  His ecstatic response led to an on-the-spot invitation to come to The Table. Andrew is a prolific creator.  He's a singer-songwriter who has released 3 albums that I know of within the last year.  He's an Indie artist, Major label Bandmember, Record Producer, Guitar Player, Label Executive, and a Nashville veteran in almost all areas of the music business.  He is also the Host of one of my top 10 favorite podcasts - The Pivot which returns sometime next week after a 5-year hiatus - and he has a brand new book coming out tomorrow, October 7, entitled How to Remember: Forgotten Pathways to an Authentic Faith. Andrew and I recorded this conversation early in September and immediately I was drawn in because we were talking about subjects that we both are passionate about, including Jesus' beatitudes, the music of Rich Mullins, and podcasts, among other things.  Come join us.  There's a place setting with your name on it. https://www.andrewosenga.com https://www.andrewosenga.com/substack-1 Featuring "The Love of Jesus" by Andrew Osenga (Used by Permission).

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyJoin us for Pastor Rick's new sermon series, “Life's Healing Choices,” where we explore the transformative power of the Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Discover the eight principles that lead us to true happiness and wholeness, guiding us toward healthier, more fulfilling lives. Each week, Pastor Rick will delve into how embracing these choices nurture our spirits and strengthen our relationships. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the blessings that come from living in alignment with God's wisdom!Find out more about Grace Church here: https://gracechurchco.com/

Matthew 5:1-9 Everyone wants to be happy, but what if everything we thought about the way to get it was wrong? What if ‘the good life' – or ‘the blessed life' as Jesus calls it in his very first sermon – was found in the very places we often try to avoid? Tune in to hear our series on The Beatitudes, where we learn about the life God calls us to, how it looks nothing like we think, and why it's better than we could ever imagine.

This sermon was preached by our Lead Pastor Paul Smith on Matthew 5:6 and is part of our series The Beatitudes.

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For many, autumn is a season of beauty—colorful leaves, crisp air, and cozy traditions. But as our daily prayer and devotional remind us, for others, the season can reopen deep wounds of grief. Losing a loved one during this time can make every falling leaf feel like a reminder of what has been lost. Grief is not something to hide or feel ashamed of—it is the natural expression of love for someone who is no longer here. Jesus’ words in the Beatitudes assure us that those who mourn are not abandoned in their pain. Instead, God promises His presence and comfort in the midst of sorrow. The Lord draws near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 147:3) and faithfully carries us when grief feels unbearable. Over time, He not only comforts us but also equips us to comfort others in their mourning (2 Corinthians 1:3-5). In this way, even our deepest pain can become a vessel of compassion and encouragement. If autumn carries grief for you, know that you are not alone. God’s light still shines through the darkness, and His presence offers hope and healing—even in the hardest seasons. Today's Bible Verse: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” – Matthew 5:4 (NIV) Key Takeaways Grief is a natural and holy expression of love—it is nothing to be ashamed of. God promises to comfort those who mourn (Matthew 5:4). The Lord draws close to the brokenhearted and heals our wounds (Psalm 147:3). Our own grief can equip us to extend comfort and empathy to others in pain. Let’s Pray Together Dear Jesus, autumn feels full of grief this year. Please help me to accept my sorrow as a reflection of love and not push it away. Surround me with Your comfort, fill my heart with Your hope, and help me to see glimpses of beauty even in my pain. Use my story to encourage others walking through grief, and remind me that You are always near. Amen. Related Resources 10 Scriptures about Death to Comfort the Grieving – Crosswalk.com How to Hold onto Hope in Seasons of Loss – iBelieve.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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The Beatitudes were the most powerful sermon given by Christ as he outlined the characteristics of a Christian. Join the Louhs as they dive into the deep end of our faith, discussing the fourth Beatitude and its application in our lives today.

Week 2 | The Sermon on the Mount (1995)In this sermon on Matthew 5:3–12, Darrell unpacks the Beatitudes, the words with which Jesus opens his famous Sermon on the Mount. Darrell provides some important contextual notes that help us understand the Book of Matthew as a whole and the significance of what Jesus is doing in talking about the kind of people who are “blessed.” Darrell also gives a greater understanding of the important word “blessed” and comes up with “right side up” - those in the kingdom are “right side up” when it comes to how God sees things. He concludes by inviting us to reflect on which of the Beatitudes we might need to pay attention to in our journey of discipleship.⁠The Bible Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darrell's Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson⁠⁠⁠⁠—⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List⁠⁠⁠⁠Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

It's a jam packed episode of Roadmap to Heaven. First, Adam continues the conversation with Joe Scherrer about the Beatitudes. Today they discuss the third beatitude: "Blessed are the meek..." Next, Adam speaks with Fr. Rick Heilmann about this year's Rosary Coast to Coast. Special guest Sr. Colleen Mattingly, ASCJ, calls in to share the fruit of her prayer with today's daily Gospel reading. Download the Covenant Network app today! Pray the Visual Rosary at VisualRosary.org For more information on Covenant Network, visit OurCatholicRadio.org

Recorded live at Beatitudes Church in Phoenix, AZ on 9.28.25Preaching: Reverend Sandi AnthonyScripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7If you like what you hear, consider donating at:  https://beatitudeschurch.org/donate/To watch the full service, click here: Service of Worship | September 28, 2025

Continuing to look at the Beatitudes, we examine hunger and thirsting for righteousness, from Matthew 5:6

"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you." Matthew 5:12As we've studied the Beatitudes in "The Good Life" fall message series, we've learned what it really means to be blessed in all circumstances. At the close of the Beatitudes, Jesus tells His followers to "rejoice and be glad," especially in the midst of persecution. Join us for the conclusion of the fall message series, “The Good Life.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9.28.25 Sermon by Dr. Brad Clayton, based on Daniel 3:13-27.

This sermon was preached by our Lead Pastor Paul Smith on Matthew 5:5 and is part of our series The Beatitudes.

Come Up Higher Part 2 The Beatitudes 9/28/25 Susan Allen REVIEW —Matt 5:1-KJV And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. […]

To hunger and thirst for righteousness is an outward expression of our desire to seek first the Kingdom of God. Jesus is teaching that when we strive to live righteously, we experience the goodness of God in a way that causes us to treat others the same way God treats us... Just, honest, and equally.

A look at the Beatitudes.

10Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

On Sunday, we continued in our new message series through the Sermon on the Mount. We got to hear a message from Pastor Clint, out of Matthew 5:5-9. From meek, merciful, hungering & thirsting for righteousness, pure in heart, to peacemakers - Jesus is clear on the qualities of his followers. Be challenged!

Join us starting September 28th for a new series studying through The Beatitudes is Matthew 5:1-12.

In this extraordinary episode Reagan talks with Ryan Skoog who is an author and the founder and president of VENTURE, a nonprofit that works in the toughest places of the world, serving war refugees, trafficked people, oppressed children, and the unreached.  Ryan shares personal stories about encountering benevolent angels, the demonic, miracles of God and the power of the Lord Jesus Christ that has transformed his life to reach the darkest places of the world.Ryan co-authored the book, "Lead with Prayer" which has moved many around the world to use their faith in Christ to pray without ceasing for God's Kingdom to come to earth as it is in heaven.  Ryan explains how the global church is exploding around the world even through persecution and intense evil and through the power of prayer people are encountering the love of Jesus as they get set free from the demonic chains of the enemy!This conversation will inspire you to see prayer not as an afterthought, but as the central strategy of the Christian life.Resources:More from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeGuest: Ryan Skoog, Co-Founder & President of Venture.org, Author of Lead with PrayerRyan Skoog: https://www.leadwithprayer.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/ryanskoog/This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights(00:09) – Welcome & IntroductionReagan introduces Ryan Skoog, co-founder and president of Venture.org, entrepreneur, author of Lead with Prayer, and father of three. Ryan shares about his family, including the adoption of their daughter from Myanmar.(02:00) – Childhood Fear & Angel EncounterRyan recalls growing up with intense anxiety until a supernatural angelic visitation changed his life:“I heard a voice say, I'm guarding your house. You don't have to be afraid.”That encounter set him on a path of boldness—leading him into war zones, Bible smuggling, and fearless ministry.(04:30) – The Global Church Is ExplodingRyan explains how the church is growing faster today than at any point in history, especially in places considered unsafe, unreached, and under-resourced.Stories of persecution and martyrdomJesus film at 19,000 ft in the HimalayasMiracles paralleling the Book of Acts(07:30) – The Birth of VentureHow a cross-country bike ride with no money and no plan sparked a movement. What started as raising $16,000 turned into over $65 million raised, 15,000 house churches planted, and 87 million meals delivered to war refugees.(10:30) – Learning from the Global ChurchRyan challenges Western believers to sit at the feet of persecuted Christians:Joy in sufferingRadical obediencePrayer as the first strategy, not the last resort(12:30) – The Power of Prayer in LeadershipRyan shares research revealing that many Western leaders pray less as they gain experience—contrary to Jesus' example of withdrawing more often to be with the Father.The book Lead with Prayer was born out of hundreds of interviews with global leaders whose prayer lives looked remarkably similar.(15:00) – Mama Rose's StoryOne of the most moving testimonies: a woman whose home was bombed seven times, who stared down a cobra while bombs fell, and who now cares for thousands of orphans. Her prayer habit?“I tithe my time—two and a half hours with Jesus every day.”(17:30) – Prayer as Friendship with JesusFrom war zones to Wall Street, Ryan highlights how true prayer is rooted in relationship:Francis Chan: walking with Jesus as a friendA New York financier blocking time to “waste time with God”Mother Teresa: “He just sits there with me.”(19:16) – Walking with God DailyReagan reflects on her own prayer walks and how they mirror the global church's simple yet profound practice of abiding in Christ.20:59Walking with God: A Return to EdenRyan reflects on Genesis and Acts 3, describing how sin interrupted our walk with God—and how Christ restores it.“Repent and believe… so the cool of the day may return.”21:35Not a Prayer Time—A Crafted Day with GodRyan shares how influential leaders don't schedule a prayer time—they build a lifestyle of constant presence.21:56The Bell Tower PracticeInspired by a 17th-century decree to ring church bells hourly, Ryan suggests creating your own daily reminders to stop and remember: God is with you.22:30Campfire with Jesus: Evening ReflectionEvening routines mirror Jesus and his disciples reviewing the day together. Ryan's family developed a practice of nightly communion.23:14Crisis & Nightmares: The Catalyst for ChangeDuring COVID, Ryan's business collapsed—and his daughter was tormented by terrifying nightmares connected to their ministry.24:08“You've Never Cried Alone”Ryan recounts an emotional encounter with Jesus. He sees Christ weeping with him—a moment that reveals the deep empathy of God.25:04Communion as a Healing PracticeThe family began taking communion nightly—and immediately saw a transformation. His daughter's nightmares stopped.25:43Routine That Gives LifeYears later, the family still practices daily communion. Some nights feel routine, but most feel deeply meaningful and life-giving.25:59 – Walking with God in the OrdinaryRyan describes using short prayers and spiritual prompts to invite Christ into every moment—whether going to the gym or driving to work.“You're not hanging the phone up—you're still talking to God.”26:25 Listening to the Holy Spirit in Daily LifeRyan shares how a subtle nudge from God to take a different highway on-ramp led to rescuing a man in desperate need during freezing weather.“He actually cared what on-ramp you go on.”27:42Pulse 100: Raising Bold VoicesAn invitation to young leaders: Join Pulse 100, a year-long mentorship and training journey for those called to share Jesus boldly.

The Beatitudes were the most powerful sermon given by Christ as he outlined the characteristics of a Christian. Join the Louhs as they go into the deep end of our faith, discussing the third Beatitude and how it applies in our lives today.

#177: Matthew 5: 1-48: The Beatitudes! Come and listen to the chapter read all the way through once so that you can hear the entire message at once.  I also have an update on the sliver of the New Moon in Jerusalem you won't want to miss, so come and see! If you are blessed by today's Bible study, please support my channel by liking, subscribing, commenting, and sharing with your friends and family!  I am not a Pastor, and agree with God's word that women are not supposed to be Pastors.  However, all people are called to share the gospel. It is perfectly acceptable and Biblical for women to lead Bibles studies outside the church as an ancillary addition to the church, and especially if it is a viable avenue for study of the Word on a daily basis, like I'm doing on this show, and paving the way for all of us to be closer to the Lord and become more knowledgeable of the Bible.  If you care to contribute to my work with the Daily Bible study and sharing the Gospel, as part of your tithes and offerings, you can do so through PayPal by sending it to my PayPal address of: ReneHoladay@gmail.com You are also welcome to email me at the same email address above if you have any thoughts you'd like to share about this episode!    Thank you for watching and God Bless you all! ;() --------------------- The primary study bible that Rene' uses is the 'Spirit-filled Life Bible, by Jack Hayford, and is available in hard cover or faux leather on Amazon at:  https://amzn.to/434fBnQ You can watch this episode on Youtube at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2v9ekffu7ds Please be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, COMMENT, and SHARE!

In this thought-provoking episode of "Father and Joe," co-hosts Father Boniface Hicks and Joe Rockey dive into the often overlooked occurrences of physical disruptions in the Bible and what they can teach us about faith today. They discuss scenes from the scriptures where seemingly reckless acts, like destroying property or radically altering one's environment, are pivotal in revealing deeper spiritual truths. Together, they uncover how these moments of upheaval were more than mere inconveniences; they were divine disruptions that challenged individuals to reorder their priorities and embrace a new way of living.Joe opens with a reflection on how the physical and material destruction seen in biblical stories might echo into our lives today, possibly suggesting that some disruptions are necessary to grow in faith. Whether it's the destruction of a roof to heal a paraplegic or sacrificing a herd of swine to save a possessed man, Father Boniface explains how these biblical narratives challenge us to see beyond the immediate chaos and assess our values through a Gospel lens. They remind us to prioritize relationships over material goods, highlighting the ultimate sacrifice of love and faith that's often required to transcend earthly concerns.Throughout the episode, Father Boniface provides insights into how these stories exemplify the need for sacrifice and trust in God's greater plan, even when it leads to moments of discomfort or loss. As Joe puts it, no one enjoys the prospect of having their roof ripped off, but perhaps that's exactly what's needed to re-evaluate and deepen our faith.Listeners are invited to reflect on their own lives: where might they be “nesting” in comfort, avoiding necessary change or confrontation? Father Boniface encourages embracing these disruptions as opportunities for spiritual growth, viewing them not as mere obstacles but as divinely orchestrated pathways to a more profound relationship with God and those around us.By navigating these challenging narratives with Father Boniface's guidance, Joe and listeners alike are left pondering the essential balance between sacrifice and creation, how these moments teach us to invest in our futures, and the crosses we bear in our current lives. Ultimately, the episode suggests that true growth often requires discomfort and disruption, and through faith, we can find harmony amidst chaos.TagsBible Narratives, Disruption, Spiritual Growth, Faith, Christianity, Jesus, Sacrifice, Gospel Insights, Theology, Relationships, Father Boniface Hicks, Joe Rockey, Spiritual Direction, Miracles, Challenges, Daily Life, Faith Conversations, Religious Reflection, Podcasts, Inspiration, Beatitudes, Commandments, Materialism, Trust, Moral Dilemmas, Community, Gospel Values, Faith and Reason, Biblical Teachings, Hope, Divine Plan, Life Lessons, Change, Transformation, Providence, Love, Eternity, Parables, Prodigal Son, Miraculous Acts, God's WorkHashtags#BibleNarratives, #SpiritualGrowth, #FaithJourney, #Christianity, #Sacrifice, #GospelInsights, #Theology, #Relationships, #FatherBoniface, #JoeRockey, #SpiritualDirection, #Miracles, #Challenges, #DailyLife, #FaithConversations, #ReligiousReflection, #Inspiration, #Beatitudes, #Commandments, #Materialism, #Trust, #MoralDilemmas, #Community, #GospelValues, #FaithAndReason, #BiblicalTeachings, #Hope, #DivinePlan, #LifeLessons, #Change, #Transformation, #Providence, #Love, #Eternity, #Parables, #ProdigalSon, #MiraculousActs, #GodsWork

Continuing to look at the Beatitudes, we examine humility, from Matthew 5:5 https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes

Series: Matthew for TodayPastor Mark SmithSeptember 21, 2025

This sermon was preached by our High School Pastor Dan McPherson on Matthew 5:4 and is part of our series The Beatitudes.

Pastor Bryan senses that the Holy Spirit wants to bring a blessing to our church (and every member of it) from our Father and through Jesus' teaching of the "Beatitudes" in Matthew 5:1-12. The message and the entire service revolves around the title and theme of "The Blessing".

Many people see the Beatitudes as high moral ideals we're supposed to live up to, but that approach makes us focus on our own effort instead of God's grace. We […]

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What does it mean to be truly blessed in the kingdom of God? In this episode, Camden Bucey welcomes back pastor and author Jonathan Cruse, pastor of Community Presbyterian Church (Orthodox Presbyterian Church) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to discuss his latest book, Paradox People: Learning to Live the Beatitudes (P&R Publishing). Together they explore how Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:3–12 turns worldly expectations upside down—and how the Beatitudes offer not a checklist for salvation, but a portrait of Christ and those united to him by faith. Drawing from pastoral experience and theological insight, Cruse explains how the Beatitudes call Christians to a counterintuitive life: one of meekness, mourning, mercy, and spiritual hunger. Yet far from being burdensome, this vision of kingdom living flows from the grace already secured in Christ. The conversation also touches on inaugurated eschatology, Christian distinctiveness in the culture, and how the Beatitudes equip believers to live faithfully as pilgrims between two ages. Listeners will be encouraged to see the Beatitudes not just as commands, but as Christ-centered comfort—anchoring our present obedience in a certain future hope.

What does it mean to be truly blessed in the kingdom of God? In this episode, Camden Bucey welcomes back pastor and author Jonathan Cruse, pastor of Community Presbyterian Church […]

Fr. Mike reads the Sermon on the Mount and explains how Jesus' teachings powerfully fulfill the old testament law, and identify the broken human heart as the source of our sinful actions. We learn that Jesus himself is the remedy to our sins, and that the secret to holiness is living in the perfect will of God. Today's readings are Matthew 5-7, and Proverbs 18:21-24. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Continuing to look at the Beatitudes, we examine those who mourn, from Matthew 5:4 https://longhollow.com/theforgottenjesuspodcastshownotes