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Thursday, March 12, 2026E24: Do You Want to Be Well?Introduction:I invite you to reflect on the question Jesus posed to the man at the pool of Bethesda: "Do you want to be well?". Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:John 5: 6, 8Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word.Reflection Prompts:1. In what areas of your life do you feel spiritually unwell or in need of healing?2. How long have you been striving to address these areas on your own, without fully surrendering them to Jesus?3. If Jesus were to command you to rise, take up your mat, and walk, what changes would you need to make in your life? Are you ready to embrace these changes?Join me daily in this sacred journey through Lent and experience the transformative power of God's grace in your life.Your Feedback Matters:I'd love to hear from you! I've created a short listener survey to learn about your experience with the podcast. It takes just a couple of minutes, and if you leave your email at the end, I'll send you a free Lenten reflection resource to guide your prayer and meditation.Take the Survey Here:https://bit.ly/bythewellpodcastsurveyOr reach me directly at: praybythewell@gmail.comSupport the Podcast:The best way to help Seasons By the Well reach more listeners is to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. Your review helps others find this community of reflection and prayer.Optional Bonus for Reviews:As a small thank-you, if you leave a review, you can receive a special bonus resource (name of resource to be added). Simply send a screenshot of your review to praybythewell@gmail.com, subject: Podcast Review, and I'll send the resource to you.Stay Connected:Follow me on Instagram @_bythewell for additional inspiration, behind-the-scenes thoughts, and daily reflections we can share together.https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/About the Podcast:Each episode of Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations offers daily reflections, guided meditations, and practical opportunities for personal growth and prayer throughout the Lenten season.
Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to discuss Josh's latest episode, “The Professor & The Poet.” Sue Marcum, a beloved accounting professor at American University, was found dead in her Bethesda, Maryland, home. When police tracked down her stolen car, they thought maybe her murder was the result of a robbery gone wrong. But DNA pointed to someone much closer to home: Sue's Spanish teacher and friend, Jorge Rueda Landeros. By the time authorities connected him to the crime, Landeros had fled to Mexico, where he lived and taught yoga for more than a decade before his arrest and eventual conviction. Josh and Keith talk about the dangers of loving the wrong person and the importance of listening to your friends' advice. Plus, Josh reminisces about his childhood in Bethesda and what it was like to go back there as a Dateline correspondent. He also shares an extra clip from his interview with the killer's ex-girlfriend. Listen to the full episode of “The Professor & The Poet” on Apple:https://apple.co/4rmNZ7k Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6anAENlSGSqxdP08dFAUU8 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Zach tears up watching his kids stop a country crowd cold with a 200-year-old hymn, turning a Larry Fleet concert into an unexpected worship service. The guys wrestle with the healing of the man at the Pool of Bethesda, confronting the uncomfortable truth that some people would rather stay sick than be healed. Jase shares a longevity tip that traveled from Clint Eastwood to Morgan Freeman to his ears, and Willie Robertson crashes the recording mid-Bible study with his entourage in tow. In this episode: Ephesians 2, verse 6; Colossians 3, verses 1-4; Luke 22, verses 54-55; 1 John 1, verse 7; 1 John 2, verses 5-6; 1 John 2, verse 24; 1 John 2, verse 27; 1 John 2, verse 28; 1 John 3, verse 6; 1 John 3, verse 24; 1 John 4, verses 4, 10, 12-13, 15-16; 1 John 5, verse 20 “Unashamed” Episode 1287 is sponsored by: https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al lost 80+ pounds. Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900 and mention "AL" https://ruffgreens.com — Get a FREE Jumpstart Trial Bag for your dog today when you use promo code Unashamed! Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/UNASHAMED. 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 Popcorn Monday 02:10 Texas Pride & Life on the Road 05:20 Morgan Freeman Quotes Clint Eastwood 08:30 When Cultural Wisdom Sounds Biblical but Isn't 13:00 What the Bible Says About Power 19:05 Willie Crashes the Podcast 25:40 The Kingdom Looks Nothing Like Earthly Power 33:20 Pride, Humility, & the Upside-Down Kingdom 41:30 How Phil Challenged the World's Definition of Strength 52:20 Final Reflections on Power & Pride — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
When Sue Marcum is found murdered in her Maryland home, it appears to be a burglary gone wrong. But DNA from the scene points detectives toward someone she trusted. Josh Mankiewicz reports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
John 5:1-9 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish festivals. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. [4] 5 One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to get well?" 7 "Sir," the invalid replied, "I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me." 8 Then Jesus said to him, "Get up! Pick up your mat and walk." 9 At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. John 5 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate a pool, which in Aramaic is called Bethesda and which is surrounded by five covered colonnades. 3 Here a great number of disabled people used to lie—the blind, the lame, the paralyzed. [4] 5 One who was there had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, "Do you want to get well?" 7 "Sir," the invalid replied, "I have no one to help me into the pool when the water is stirred. While I am trying to get in, someone else goes down ahead of me." 8 Then Jesus said to him, "Get up! Pick up your mat and walk." 9 At once the man was cured; he picked up his mat and walked. The day on which this took place was a Sabbath, 10 and so the Jewish leaders said to the man who had been healed, "It is the Sabbath; the law forbids you to carry your mat." 11 But he replied, "The man who made me well said to me, 'Pick up your mat and walk.' " 12 So they asked him, "Who is this fellow who told you to pick it up and walk?" 13 The man who was healed had no idea who it was, for Jesus had slipped away into the crowd that was there. 14 Later Jesus found him at the temple and said to him, "See, you are well again. Stop sinning or something worse may happen to you." 15 The man went away and told the Jewish leaders that it was Jesus who had made him well. 16 So, because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jewish leaders began to persecute him. 17 In his defense Jesus said to them, "My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I too am working." 18 For this reason they tried all the more to kill him; not only was he breaking the Sabbath, but he was even calling God his own Father, making himself equal with God.
In this message Pastor Austin teaches from John 5, a story that centers on Jesus healing a man paralyzed for 38 years at the Pool of Bethesda. The story reveals that Jesus sees the overlooked, exposes our deeper wounds, and offers far more than temporary physical healing—He offers eternal life through knowing Him as Savior. Ultimately, the sermon emphasizes that while God heals bodies (which is temporary), the greater miracle is spiritual salvation and knowing God, as we are sustained by His boundless grace even in unhealed suffering.
John 5:2-17 /w Pastor Jacob SheriffAt the pool of Bethesda, Jesus steps into a place filled with brokenness, superstition, and long-held hopelessness. This passage invites us to examine our own hearts. Often the greatest barrier between us and the transforming work of Jesus is not our weakness but our reluctance to surrender our excuses, identities, and desires.Support the showhttps://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/
Tonight on the Fallout Feed we continue our Fallout New Vegas Roundtable and enter the Big MT! We also listen to catch-up feedback, play a rousing game of Pig Corn and start out with our current gameplay talking StarWars Genesys, Baldur's Gate, Classic D&D, Ocarina, plus some new news. It's not the same old news--it's new!Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/cVSN65jJoin in the Roundtable Fun with our Character Generators!Fallout 76: https://tinyurl.com/F76GeneratorFallout 4: https://tinyurl.com/Fallout4GeneratorFallout New Vegas: https://tinyurl.com/NewVegasGeneratorFallout 3: https://tinyurl.com/F3GeneratorThe NEW New Vegas Character Generator! DONATE: https://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/?fr_id=7889&pg=team&team_id=90760Shop: optimistic.threadless.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/asapodcastingEmail: thefalloutfeed@gmail.comWeb: http://www.asapodcasting.com/#/the-fallout-feed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFalloutFeedFB: facebook.com/groups/askyrimaddictpodcastSupport the show
This week Nick Khiroya shared a message about the tension of waiting for a miracle, drawing from the story of the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5. He explores how to maintain faith and resilience when prayers for breakthrough seem to go unanswered, emphasising that healing is a river available to all rather than a limited resource.If you would like to reach out or know more about Jesus, please visit curatechurch.com or email hello@curatechurch.com. We'd love to connect and help you in your journey of faith.
John 5:2-17 /w Pastor Jacob SheriffAt the pool of Bethesda, Jesus steps into a place filled with brokenness, superstition, and long-held hopelessness. This passage invites us to examine our own hearts. Often the greatest barrier between us and the transforming work of Jesus is not our weakness but our reluctance to surrender our excuses, identities, and desires.Support the showhttps://victorylifechurch.com/teachings/
What happens when Jesus meets someone who has been stuck for 38 years? In this message from John 5, Susan Elsmore explores the encounter between Jesus and the man at the Pool of Bethesda—a moment that reveals Christ's compassion, authority, and power to bring healing to body, mind, and spirit. Many of us know what it feels like to be stuck in patterns of thinking, fear, disappointment, or physical struggle. Yet Jesus asks the same question today that He asked that man: “Do you want to get well?” _____If you need prayer, we're here for you. Reach out at www.gatewaybaptist.com.au/prayerNew to faith or returning to Jesus today? We'd love to help you take a next step. Reach out via gtwy.au/online and our team will connect with you.Subscribe for more content to help you grow as a fully devoted follower of Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/c/GatewayBaptistChurchAus?sub_confirmation=1Key Scriptures:John 5:1–15 Romans 12:2Ephesians 3:20Revelation 21:4Isaiah 53:5Mark 2:17________________________Gateway Baptist Church meets across six locations in South-East Queensland and online.For over 90 years, we've been committed to guiding people to become fully devoted followers of Jesus.Learn more about us at https://gatewaybaptist.com.au or join us on Sundays at gtwy.au/live#GospelOfJohn #FaithandHealing #EncounterJesus #GatewayBaptist #Gospel #Salvation #Jesus #Faith #Christian #Church #Churchonline #GatewayOnline #JasonElsmore #SusanElsmore
We follow the healed man from the pool of Bethesda into the Temple in John 5:13–15 (NLT). Jesus finds him again and says, “Now you are well; so stop sinning, or something even worse may happen to you.”
We listen in as the healed man from the pool of Bethesda is confronted by religious leaders in John 5:10–12 (NLT). Instead of celebrating his healing, they criticize him for carrying his mat on the Sabbath.
We continue the story at the pool of Bethesda with John 5:7–9 (NLT). After explaining why he “can't” be healed, the man hears Jesus say, “Stand up, pick up your mat, and walk!” Instantly, he is healed.
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We step into the scene at the pool of Bethesda in John 5:1–6 (NLT), where crowds of sick people are waiting for healing. Jesus notices one man who has been sick for thirty‑eight years and asks him a piercing question: “Would you like to get well?” Today, we slow down and let that same question search our own hearts.
This Sunday Extra podcast episode begins with Matt addressing the recent conflict between America and Iran, providing Biblical perspective on how Christians should respond to world events. He shares multiple Scripture passages emphasizing God's sovereignty and the importance of prayer, while cautioning against misinformation and AI-generated content. Matt stresses that believers should spend more time in God's Word than consuming news, maintaining a healthy ratio of Scripture to current events. Jeremy then discusses his sermon on John 5:1-18, focusing on Jesus's encounter with the paralytic at the Pool of Bethesda. He introduces the concept of "magic pool mentality" - our tendency to look for quick fixes rather than trusting in Jesus for genuine healing and transformation. The invalid had been waiting 38 years for healing, yet when Jesus offered it directly, the man still looked to the pool rather than recognizing the true source of restoration standing before him. This challenges modern believers to examine whether they're trusting in systems, methods, or worldly solutions instead of placing their faith in Christ's transforming power.
The Future of the Industry and Innovation at Vision Expo 2026. In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Mills, CEO of The Vision Council, to explore the innovations, trends, and big‑picture forces shaping the industry and how to see it all at Vision Expo 2026.About the guest:Ashley brings over 20 years of progressive trade association management, marketing and leadership experience to The Vision Council. Ashley returned to The Vision Council as the vice president of trade shows & meetings in January 2016 after serving as The Vision Council's director of marketing & shows from 2003-2006. A graduate of The University of Maryland, Ashley lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her two children, husband and dog.Like this episode? Please subscribe and share!iTunes | Spotify | Overcast | iHeartRadio | AmazonConnect with the OWA:Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook
Fallout Season 2 is normally commended for expanding its post-apocalyptic world with remarkable, gritty visuals and strong performances in which I find it worthy, so much so, that it literally dives into New Vegas territory. The lore is expanded, the visuals are highlighted, and new characters have come to light. New characters such as Rita performed exceptionally well by the talented Sarah Waisman. It was wonderful to sit down and speak to Sarah to get a better understanding of the character Rita. Although she is only in one episode, the writers decided to focus on her for a particular reason and I believe that reason is that she will make a comeback in Season 3, opening her famous restaurant “Rita's Café” after the Legion invades New Vegas. They will release all the controlled workers. And to make it more interesting, the Legion will also recognize their former cook, Rita and have her come back to making those delicious human buffets and trail mix. This is just working hypothesis, and I hope I am right! Bethesda and Fallout producers/writers, get on it!
Neither the ACOG nor SMFM recommend strict bed rest for preterm birth prevention, or nor preeclampsia. Yet tradition often conflicts with evidence. A prior 2009 survey of MFM specialists, published in the AJOG, on the use of bed rest revealed that 71% used activity restriction in their practice for arrested preterm labor, despite the majority believing it had minimal or no benefit. The authors concluded, “Because most obstetricians in our survey indicated they would prescribe bed rest believing it was associated with minimal or no benefit, it is possible that even if a randomized, prospective trial showed no benefit associated with bed rest, it would still remain a common recommendation.” This brings us to a brand new publication from the Green Journal which is an ancillary study of two randomized trials of preterm birth prevention in women with a short cervical length. These authors sought to evaluate the amount of physical activity in patients at high risk for preterm birth and pregnancy latency and preterm birth. What did they find? It is a bit shocking. Listen in for details.1. Fox, Nathan S. et al. The recommendation for bed rest in the setting of arrested preterm labor and premature rupture of membranes. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Volume 200, Issue 2, 165.e1 - 165.e6 https://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(08)00909-5/fulltext2. Sciscione, Anthony C. DO; Booker, Whitney A. for the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network, Bethesda, Maryland. Activity Restriction in Pregnancy and the Risk of Early Delivery: The AWARE Study. Obstetrics & Gynecology ():10.1097/AOG.0000000000006225, February 19, 2026. | DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006225 https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/pages/articleviewer.aspx?year=9900&issue=00000&article=01460&type=FulltextVisit our SPONSOR's Webpage for information on the Hemorrhage View C-Section Drape: www.perspectivemedical.org
Pastor Jeremy continued the church's journey through the Book of John with a message from John Chapter 5 about the healing at the Pool of Bethesda. His central message was that everyone needs healing, but we must ask ourselves whether we're putting our trust in Jesus Christ or in something else. He explained that the Pool of Bethesda was a real place (confirmed by archaeological discoveries) where multitudes of sick people gathered, believing in an urban myth that an angel would stir the waters and heal the first person who entered. When Jesus encountered the man who had been an invalid for 38 years, He asked, "Do you want to be healed?" (John 5:6). The man's response revealed he was still trusting in the pool rather than recognizing who Jesus was. Pastor Jeremy drew parallels to our own lives, explaining that we all have "magic pools" - things like career advancement, the right relationship, or financial security - that we think will heal or complete us. While these aren't necessarily bad things, the question is whether we're trusting in them or in Jesus for our healing. Pastor Jeremy emphasized that God's plan doesn't always look the way we expect, and sometimes the answer is "not now." He concluded with John 5:24, explaining that there are only two paths: hearing Jesus' words and believing leads to eternal life, while the opposite leads to death. There is no neutral ground - we're all born on the path to death and must choose to move to the path of life through faith in Jesus. Earthly healing is temporary, but Jesus offers eternal life.
In today's Daily Fix:A reliable PlayStation leaker has revealed the release date for the PS5 port of Starfield: April 7. The Bethesda game was an Xbox console exclusive when it launched in 2023, but Microsoft has seen considerable success in porting first-party games to PS5 and Nintendo Switch. Microsoft has not made an official announcement about release date or price, but according to the leaker, the PS5 version will bew priced competitively to the Xbox version, come in standard and premium editions, and will have a physical release. In other news, Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison has promised investors that the merger with HBO Max will allow HBO to operate independently, despite plans to combine the service with Paramount+. And finally, Nintendo has announced a new Indie World Showcase for tomorrow, 6am PT.
In this third sign from John’s Gospel, Jesus enters a place of long-term suffering, the Pool of Bethesda, where crowds of disabled and desperate people wait for healing that may never come. Rather than going to the center of celebration during a festival, Jesus moves toward the forgotten and initiates with a man who has been suffering for thirty-eight years. With a surprising question: “Do you want to get well?” Jesus invites the man into something deeper than physical restoration. The miracle that follows reveals a Savior who extends grace freely, without prerequisite or proof of faith, and who draws near to human pain with compassion and authority. Yet the story doesn’t stop at physical healing. When controversy erupts over Sabbath rules and religious systems, we see how disruptive grace can be. Jesus later finds the man again, reminding us that true healing is more than restored mobility, it is wholeness of soul. This sign shapes our view of Jesus as one who seeks out the suffering, asks about our deepest desires, gives grace without earning, and calls us into a life that is whole, body and spirit.
Can Amazon and Bethesda maintain the high quality of the first season of Fallout, widely received as one of the best video game adaptions ever? We discuss the series, the differences from the games, and more in this episode. #Fallout #Review #Podcast
In this message, we look at John 5 where we see the miracle at the pool of Bethesda. This sign points us to something far greater than physical healing. Jesus reveals Himself as the Son who has authority to give life and to judge—the One whose voice calls spiritually dead people to life even now.The question John 5 presses on each of us is not simply whether we admire Jesus, but whether we have heard His word and believed, passing from death to life. Our prayer for our church is that we would honour the Son, trust His finished work, and walk in the new life He alone gives.
In this message, we look at John 5 where we see the miracle at the pool of Bethesda. This sign points us to something far greater than physical healing. Jesus reveals Himself as the Son who has authority to give life and to judge—the One whose voice calls spiritually dead people to life even now.The question John 5 presses on each of us is not simply whether we admire Jesus, but whether we have heard His word and believed, passing from death to life. Our prayer for our church is that we would honour the Son, trust His finished work, and walk in the new life He alone gives.
Vanessa, Suliore, the Shoveler, Lee and Calm Horizons + Nicky tie on their bibs to dig in to a tasty slice of Strange Meat Pie.Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/cVSN65jJoin in the Roundtable Fun with our Character Generators!Fallout 76: https://tinyurl.com/F76GeneratorFallout 4: https://tinyurl.com/Fallout4GeneratorFallout New Vegas: https://tinyurl.com/NewVegasGeneratorFallout 3: https://tinyurl.com/F3GeneratorThe NEW New Vegas Character Generator! DONATE: https://fightcf.cff.org/site/TR/?fr_id=7889&pg=team&team_id=90760Shop: optimistic.threadless.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/asapodcastingEmail: thefalloutfeed@gmail.comWeb: http://www.asapodcasting.com/#/the-fallout-feed/Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheFalloutFeedFB: facebook.com/groups/askyrimaddictpodcastSupport the show
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AnalyticJoin The Normandy For Ad-Free NME, Additional Bonus Audio And Visual Content For All Things Nme+! Join Here: https://ow.ly/msoH50WCu0KThe latest Notorious Mass Effect segment from Analytic Dreamz dives deep into the seismic leadership shift at Microsoft Gaming in February 2026. Asha Sharma, former President of Microsoft CoreAI with prior executive roles at Instacart and Meta, has been appointed EVP and CEO of Microsoft Gaming, succeeding Phil Spencer after his 38-year tenure—including 12 years leading Xbox, during which the business nearly tripled in scale. Spencer transitions to an advisory role through summer 2026.Sharma's "Return to Xbox" vision emphasizes reclaiming the brand's renegade spirit of surprise, experimentation, and building what others won't—starting with a recommitment to console hardware and protecting 25 years of ecosystem investments. Key pillars include reducing device barriers across console, PC, mobile, and cloud, while enabling developers to build once and deploy everywhere. Upcoming hardware announcements are teased, amid speculation on continued roadmap support, including potential handhelds, with no abandonment of dedicated consoles confirmed.The segment covers executive changes: Sarah Bond's resignation (after ~8-9 years), Matt Booty's promotion to EVP & Chief Content Officer overseeing nearly 40 studios (Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Activision Blizzard, King), and recent financials from Microsoft's Q2 FY26 report—overall corporate revenue up 17% to $81.3B, but gaming down 9% to $5.96B (hardware -32%, content/services -5%), representing just over 7% of total revenue, attributed to softer first-party releases versus prior-year comps. Despite 500M+ monthly active users and top publisher status across platforms, challenges persist from the ecosystem-first shift, exclusivity debates (e.g., ports of Halo, Forza, Gears), and internal fallout from "This Is An Xbox" messaging.Sharma stresses AI as a tool—not a replacement—vowing no "soulless AI slop" in games as human art, while addressing fan concerns with "Hear you" and a data-driven stance: "The plan's the plan until it's not the plan." Analytic Dreamz breaks down the 25-year brand tensions, acquisition legacy (Activision Blizzard, ZeniMax, Minecraft), and what this reset means for Xbox's future amid hardware contraction and multi-platform realities.Tune in for this unfiltered analysis of Microsoft Gaming's pivotal moment in 2026.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/analytic-dreamz-notorious-mass-effect/exclusive-contentPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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!Ready for a reset that goes deeper than giving up dessert? We take Ember Friday as a clarifying lens on Lent: why the season spans 46 calendar days, how abstinence and fasting work today, and why these practices still matter for real conversion. Then we open Ezekiel 18 and John 5 to trace a through line from personal responsibility to healing grace, where God's mercy moves first and then asks us to walk in it with resolve.We walk through Ezekiel's stark promise and warning—turn and live, turn away and lose what you had—not to spark argument, but to recover urgency. At the pool of Bethesda we meet a man frozen for thirty-eight years until Jesus cuts through the inertia with a question and a command. That moment becomes a template: receive the gift, carry it forward, and “sin no more.” From there we turn practical with the daily examination of conscience, not as a guilt checklist but as a skillful search for motives and the dominant fault—pride, sloth, or self-love—that powers many small falls. We show how to fight roots with opposite virtues, how to teach the examen to kids in simple steps, and how small, steady course corrections build perseverance.Along the way we unpack the differences between the traditional and new liturgical calendars, why Ember Days focus prayer on priests and vocations, and the U.S. history behind partial abstinence on Ember Saturday. The thread that binds it all: grace is a gift meant to be walked with. If you've been looking for a concrete way to align desire, habit, and hope, this episode offers a map you can start using tonight.If this helped you see Lent with fresh eyes, follow the show, share it with a friend who could use a nudge, and leave a quick review with your biggest takeaway. Your notes help others rise and walk too.Support the showNeed seafood for Lent? Check out https://shoplobster.com/ and use code AB10 to get 10% from Maine's ONLY Catholic lobster company.Check out our new sponsor, Nic Nac, at www.nicnac.com and use code "AB25%" for 25% off of your first order!********************************************************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.rss
Drs. Jensen and Richey welcome Lieutenant Commander Brittany Lovett, DPM, a native of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, to Dean's Chat!She began her military career in 2008. She enlisted in the Air National Guard in 2008 and readily embraced her MOS (108th Services) whilepreparing meals and providing hospitality to her fellow Airmen on McGuire Air Force Base. She was meritoriously promoted to Senior Airman and took her first leadership role over six other junior Airmen. While enlisted, she attended Rutgers University in Camden, New Jerseyand earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology in 2010. LCDR Lovett was competitively selected for the Healthcare Program Scholarship, and commissioned as an Ensign in the Naval Reserves in April 2012.After completing her Doctorate of Podiatric Medicine Degree from Barry in 2015, University in 2015, she was promoted to Lieutenant. In 2015, she completed Officer Development School in Newport, Rhode Island. LCDR Lovett then reported to Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where she was selected as Chief Resident. As the Chief Resident, she overseen 5 other junior residents, diligently taking call monthly, establishing clinical templates, and coordinating surgical schedules, while performingover 400 surgeries. LCDR Lovett successfully completed Residency in 2018, in addition to publishing an article Wound Management of a Pediatric Spina Bifida Patient Secondary to a Dog Inflicted Fifth Digit Amputation. She successfully completed a three-year foot and ankle reconstructive surgical residency, and became board certified in American Board of Podiatric Medicine. In 2018 she reported to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland where she was competitively selected as the Department Head of Podiatry at the White House Medical unit and the Navy Command Legal Officer within her first year on board. Additionally, she was appointed as the Unit Budget Officer and National Capital Region Podiatry Deputy Product Line Chair where she developed best practices and ensured seamless coordination of and administrative support for 1,434 Officers and Sailorsassigned. As a result of her sustained leadership skills, she was hand selected as Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bethesda Division Officer where she ensured 100% medical readiness of 370 service members. She fulfilled a vital role while serving on the COVID 19 Vaccination Task Team. While touring at Walter Reed, LCDR Lovett's passion for healthcare administration grew. In 2021, she graduated summa cum laude from Louisiana State University, earning a Master of Healthcare Administration degree. In 2022 LCDR Lovett reported to Naval Medical Readiness and Training Command, Jacksonville, FL. She serves as a Staff Podiatrist, Clinical Manager of Ophthalmology Department, Southeast Region Suicide Prevention Coordinator, Caregiver Operational Stress Relief Team Lead, Vice President of the Southeast Medical Service Corp Association, and a Member of the Climate Resiliency Team.In 2025, LCDR Lovett was hand-selected to serve as the Department Head of the Navy Manpower Analysis enter at NAS Jacksonville, leading initiatives to enhance warfighter optimization and fleet readiness. LCDR Lovett is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Medicine and is an active Federal Services member of the American Podiatric Medical Association. Her personal awards include Joint Commendation Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal , Humanitarian Service Medal, and numerous unitand service award.Enjoy this wonderful interview!
In this forward-looking conversation, Dustin sits down with Andy Morgan, Chief Partnerships Officer at 2U, to unpack what digital education looks like in 2026—and where it's heading next. From the maturation of online learning to mounting regulatory pressure and the rapid acceleration of AI, Andy outlines the three major forces reshaping higher ed strategy today.The big takeaway? Moving a program online isn't innovation anymore. Institutions that thrive will build integrated, learner-first strategies that blend modality, rethink marketing, and use AI to enhance—not replace—human connection.Guest Name: Andy Morgan, Chief Partnerships Officer, 2UGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Andy Morgan is 2U's Chief Partnerships Officer overseeing all aspects of 2U's partner relationships, including strategy, growth, and performance, as well as 2U's enterprise business. A long-time leader at 2U, Morgan has held a variety of strategic roles critical to the company's growth and expansion, including Head of Corporate Development and, most recently, Interim Head of the Alternative Credential Segment. With over 15 years of experience in edtech, Morgan brings a wealth of industry knowledge that has been instrumental in molding 2U into one of the world's leading edtech companies.Prior to joining 2U in 2018, Morgan spent seven years at Pearson managing merger and acquisitions and global business transformation across Pearson's media and education businesses. Earlier in his career, Morgan worked in the London office of Ernst & Young in several transaction advisory and consulting roles serving private equity clients.Morgan lives in Bethesda, Maryland, with his wife and two children. He holds a BSc in Economics from the University of Warwick. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — The AI Workforce Platform for Higher Ed. Learn more at element451.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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When the systems of the Empire fail, we may follow our impulse to reform them; to make them more just. But our salvation will never ultimately come from the systems of Empire. We may (and must!) also follow the lead from Jesus: to notice those who have been abandoned for 38 long years, to engage those beloveds, and to seek and offer healing from an altogether different source.Sermon begins at minute marker 2:28 John 4.46-5.18Resources:BibleWorm podcast: Episode 725 - Miraculous Healthcare, Amy Robertson and Robert Williamson, Jr. - An especially HUGE debt of gratitude this week to Bobby (Dr. Robert Williamson, Jr.) for the content and flow of this message.Image: Luigi Mayer, Views in Palestine: Pool of Bethesda, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall, 1804, made available under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.
Send a textIn Episode 240 of Book Talk Etc., Tina and Hannah sit down with Gayle from the indie bookstore Wonderland Books in Bethesda, MD. In this episode, we step inside an indie bookstore, exploring the role independent bookstores play in shaping local reading communities, what it means to be a bookstore owner, and more.Loving LatelyTipsy Housewife (T)Goodwill Hauls on TikTok (Gayle)Recime (H)Latest ReadMissing Sam | Thirty Umrigar (T)The Rachel Incident | Rachel Donohue (Gayle)The Secret Lives of Church Ladies | Deesha Philyaw (H)Ways to support Gayle and Wonderland BooksBookshop.org StorefrontSupport on Libro.fmGayle's blogWonderland Books on InstagramBook Titles MentionedPlease purchase via this link which supports Wonderland BooksTheo of GoldenThe True Confessions of First Lady FreemanFamily of SpiesLoneliness of Sonya and SonnyHeart the LoverOn TyrannyIf We Were DogsGish Jen (Author)Kitchens of the Great MidwestBuckeyeThe Bright YearsThe SafekeepThe Wedding People Remarkably Bright CreaturesMargot's Got Money TroublesKinUnwitnessRespairAllegra Goodman (Author)Cactus LeagueClutchBrawlerShelf Additions: Frankenstein: 1818 EditionWhistler | Ann PatchetBeneath | Ariel SullivanIf you enjoy our commercial-free podcast, please consider supporting us on Patreon! Your membership will give you access to our exclusive bonus episodes, including Niche Novels, Books We DNFed, and What's in the Mailbag! Plus, you'll receive invites to monthly events like Mood Reader Happy Hour and our Live Creativity Sprints. Additionally, you'll Support the showLet's Connect... Email us at booktalketc@gmailBTE on YoutubeTina's TikTok , IG @tbretc YT @tbretcHannah's TikTok , IG @hanpickedbooksJonathan IG @infiltrate_jayPodcast IG @booktalketcRenee's Substack Newsletter , IG@Itsbooktalk
February 23, 2026 | Dakota Tucker continues our series in John, teaching about the lame man at the pool of Bethesda in John 5. We learn that Jesus is our only hope, and how optimism and hope are not the same.
Ready for a candid conversation about float nursing? Join the co-hosts as they share their personal stories, experiences, survival tactics, and onboarding tips for float nursing. From adaptability and staying confident to clear communication and patient safety, you're certain to gain new ideas and fresh perspectives. MEET OUR CO-HOSTS Kellye' McRae, MSN-Ed, RN is a dedicated Med-Surg Staff Nurse and Unit Based Educator based in South Georgia, with 12 years of invaluable nursing experience. She is passionate about mentoring new nurses, sharing her clinical wisdom to empower the next generation of nurses. Kellye' excels in bedside teaching, blending hands-on training with compassionate patient care to ensure both nurses and patients thrive. Her commitment to education and excellence makes her a cornerstone of her healthcare team. Marcela Salcedo, RN, BSN is a Floatpool nightshift nurse in the Chicagoland area, specializing in step-down and medical-surgical care. A member of AMSN and the Hektoen Nurses, she combines her passion for nursing with the healing power of the arts and humanities. As a mother of four, Marcela is reigniting her passion for nursing by embracing the chaos of caregiving, fostering personal growth, and building meaningful connections that inspire her work. Hayley Sweetser, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, CPHQ, WTA-C is a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Newark, Delaware who provides support to patients and caregivers within the Acute Medicine Service Line at ChristianaCare. She is working towards reducing overall patient harm events within the service line through collaboration with bedside nurses, physicians, and other specialties. Hayley has a strong passion for medical-surgical nursing and has spent her whole nursing career in this specialty. She strives to advance medical-surgical nursing practice by encouraging alignment with evidence-based practice. Eric Torres, ADN, RN, CMSRN is a California native that has always dreamed of seeing the World, and when that didn't work out, he set his sights on nursing. Eric is beyond excited to be joining the AMSN podcast and having a chance to share his stories and experiences of being a bedside medical-surgical nurse. Sydney Wall, RN, BSN, CMSRN has been a med surg nurse for 5 years. After graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2019, Sydney commissioned into the Navy and began her nursing career working on a cardiac/telemetry unit in Bethesda, Maryland. Currently she is stationed overseas, providing care for service members and their families. During her free time, she enjoys martial arts and traveling. Trish West, DNP, MSN, CMSRN, PCCN, CEN, NEA-BC, FAMSN is a passionate nurse leader whose career reflects both expertise and a heartfelt commitment to advancing patient care. Trish's credentials include being a Certified Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive and Emergency Nursing, Nursing Executive Advanced, and most recently, induction as a Fellow in the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing. She enjoys spending time with her husband Mark and their five children. Her favorite motto, "Never underestimate the difference you can make," truly captures the spirit with which Trish approaches both professional and personal endeavors.
In the kickoff of our brand new series, Moments with Jesus, Pastor Shawn McGill takes us to John 5 and the Pool of Bethesda, where Jesus asks a simple question: “Do you want to get well?” This message reminds us that when we stop settling for what we have learned to live with and take an honest step toward Jesus, we make room for real change.
Mark Sotelino grew up in the kitchens and dining rooms of some of Chicago's most celebrated restaurants. His father, Chef Gabino Sotelino, emigrated from rural Spain and went on to partner with Rich Melman at Lettuce Entertain You to create landmarks like Ambria, Mon Ami Gabi, and Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!. Since then, Mark has built a 28-plus-year career of his own at Lettuce, rising from teenage host at Ba-Ba-Reeba! to Partner overseeing the Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! and Mon Ami Gabi brands across Chicago, River North, Bethesda, and beyond. Hot on the heels of Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba!'s 40th anniversary celebration, Mark comes to the studio to reflect on the challenge of keeping a beloved restaurant feeling vital across four decades -- balancing the sacred cows (sangria, bacon-wrapped dates, patatas bravas) with the constant push to evolve. This episode we cover: the wild origin stories behind the Mon Ami Gabi and Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! names, opening Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba! in nine days flat, surviving a two-day power outage with refrigerated trucks and candlelight -- and so much more!
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John 5:1-18 records the healing at the Pool of Bethesda. Jesus asks a man, an invalid for 38 years, “Do you want to get well?” Pastor Clayton King explores why we sometimes get stuck in our circumstances, but when we believe in Jesus, we can have a full and free life in His name. John 5:1-18 records the healing at the Pool of Bethesda. Jesus asks a man, an invalid for 38 years, “Do you want to get well?” Pastor Clayton King explores why we sometimes get stuck in our circumstances, but when we believe in Jesus, we can have a full and free life in His name.
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Sermons Archive RSS John 5: 1-16 After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem by the Sheep Gate a pool, which is called in Hebrew, Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a great multitude of sick people, blind, lame, paralyzed, waiting for the moving of the water. 4 For an angel went down at a certain time into the pool and stirred up the water; then whoever stepped in first, after the stirring of the water, was made well of whatever disease he had. 5 Now a certain man was there who had an infirmity thirty-eight years. 6 When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, He said to him, “Do you want to be made well?”7 The sick man answered Him, “Sir, I have no man to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up; but while I am coming, another steps down before me.”8 Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” 9 And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked.And that day was the Sabbath. 10 The Jews therefore said to him who was cured, “It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry your bed.”11 He answered them, “He who made me well said to me, ‘Take up your bed and walk.' ”12 Then they asked him, “Who is the Man who said to you, ‘Take up your bed and walk'?” 13 But the one who was healed did not know who it was, for Jesus had withdrawn, a multitude being in that place. 14 Afterward Jesus found him in the temple, and said to him, “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.”15 The man departed and told the Jews that it was Jesus who had made him well.16 For this reason the Jews persecuted Jesus, and sought to kill Him, because He had done these things on the Sabbath.Nehemiah 13:15 In those days I saw people in Judah treading winepresses on the Sabbath, and bringing in sheaves, and loading donkeys with wine, grapes, figs, and all kinds of burdens, which they brought into Jerusalem on the Sabbath day. And I warned them about the day on which they were selling provisions. Sermon Discussion Questions:What is profound about Jesus' question; Do you want to be made well?How does the man respond?What was wrong with the Pharisee's reaction to the healing?What can we learn from their mistake?
99 % of Christian autism moms miss these 3 hidden reasons why your child's symptoms like anger, meltdowns, rigidity, sleeplessness, and nonverbal autism PERSIST.TODAY ON THE PODCAST I'LL REVEAL:
A week after the Super Bowl and we finally got The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer, took long enough. Also Warner Bros seems to finally relent and gives Paramount 7 days to try again. If the Simpsons ever ends, which is probably more likely than you think, it wont spend time on a grand finale. PlayStation held a state of play last week, and it was heavy on Kratos, plus if you are waiting on a steam deck, blame AI.
In today's Daily Fix:First-party PlayStation support studio Bluepoint Games has been shuttered by Sony. The studio most notably developed the remakes of Shadow of the Colossus and Demon's Souls, both of which were well-received. They also assisted in several game collections such as the Metal Gear Solid HD collection, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection, and others. Bluepoint was acquired by Sony in 2021 and assisted in the development of God of War Ragnarök. In other news, Bethesda director Todd Howard teased a return to "classic style" Bethesda in Elder Scrolls 6, and giving examples of exploration done in games like Fallout 3 and 4, Skyrim, and others. And finally, Kratos voice actor Christopher Judge has teased something God of War related for "late summer."
In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Patrice Onwuka discussed: MARK MIX: Mark Mix from the National Right to Work Committee discusses the threat of new union bargaining laws in Virginia. BETHESDA SQUATTER: Updates on the eviction and arrest of the squatter in the $2.3 million Bethesda home. STEVE MILLOY: Steve Milloy joins to discuss the repeal of the EPA's greenhouse gas endangerment finding. NO MICROWAVES: Steak 'n Shake announces it will remove all microwaves from its restaurants to improve food quality. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Friday, February 13, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the 7 AM Hour, Larry O’Connor and Bethany Mandel discussed: CHRIS SUNUNU: Airlines for America CEO Chris Sununu joins to discuss TSA funding and the budget battle in Congress. BETHESDA SQUATTER: Convicted squatter Tamieka Goode returns to the $2.3 million Bethesda home after being released from jail. POTOMAC SEWAGE: E. coli levels in the Potomac River are reported to be 100 times higher than initially stated due to the sewage spill. CRITTER NEWS: Stories about Canadian geese on the Mall and a dog leading police to a toddler trapped in a car. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, February 11, 2026 / 7 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FEATURING: Follow along as we tackle every game in the Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2.5.2026 in order! (00:00:50) Orbitals. (00:10:45) Paranormasight: The Mermaid's Curse. Captain Tsubasa: World Fighters. (00:20:20) Tokyo Scramble. Valheim. eFootball Kick-Off! (00:52:07) The Adventures of Elliott: The Millenium Tales. Super Bomberman Collection. Goemon Collection. (01:02:58) Final Fantasy VII Rebirth. Pragmata. Turok: Origins. (01:19:46) Kyoto Xanadu and other Anime-zing games. (01:27:40) Hamster can't keep getting away with this. (01:37:19) Sizzle reel. (01:42:31) Resident Evil Requiem. (02:00:03) Microsoft's (Bethesda's) gaming products are subject to a boycott. (02:11:00) Final thoughts.