Podcasts about bible engagement

Walk As He Walked (audio) David Eells – 7/30/25 Use It or Lose It Saints, don't miss any opportunity to eat your Bread of Life from heaven every day. Partaking of the Word of God and fellowship with those who share it is of utmost importance. We're told in Exo.16:4 Then said Jehovah unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a day's portion every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or not. The Israelites didn't obey God in this, and they murmured and fell in the wilderness. When, because of worldly pursuits we pass up the chance to eat our manna today with the excuse that we will do it tomorrow, we miss the only chance we had that day to eat that manna and prepare our soul for the wilderness. 19 And Moses said unto them, Let no man leave of it till the morning. 20 Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto Moses; but some of them left of it until the morning, and it bred worms, and became foul: and Moses was wroth with them. All excuses aside, people do what is important to them. Our spiritual man must be fed or he dies. If the kingdom is not first in a person's life, God will find someone else who values what He has to offer. Let's read Mat.22:4 Again he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them that are bidden, Behold, I have made ready my dinner; my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come to the marriage feast. 5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his merchandise. 8 Then saith he to his servants, The wedding is ready, but they that were bidden were not worthy. 9 Go ye therefore unto the partings of the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage feast. And it will happen just like this. And in Luk.14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 But he said unto him, A certain man made a great supper; and he bade many: 17 and he sent forth his servant at supper time to say to them that were bidden, Come; for [all] things are now ready. 18 And they all with one [consent] began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a field, and I must needs go out and see it; I pray thee have me excused. 19 And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them; I pray thee have me excused. 20 And another said, I have married a wife, and therefore I cannot come. 21 And the servant came, and told his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor and maimed and blind and lame. 22 And the servant said, Lord, what thou didst command is done, and yet there is room. 23 And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and constrain [them] to come in, that my house may be filled. 24 For I say unto you, that none of those men that were bidden shall taste of my supper. 25 Now there went with him great multitudes: and he turned, and said unto them, 26 If any man cometh unto me, and hateth not his own father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, (We are to hate the Psuche or soulish life that separates us from the God life of Zoe, which is provided in the manna.) he cannot be my disciple. 27 Whosoever doth not bear his own cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple. I pray for you that God will be first in your life. You have the opportunity now to prepare for the wilderness. Without taking advantage of this, you will fall away and someone will take your place. Hence the warning: “Let no man take thy crown”.   Time in the Word Sanctifies https://youtu.be/wNWvxexMri0?si=WclLLtgQFUfXLynY December 27, 2019 (Davids notes in red) The following is a transcript of this short video: There was a recent study by the Center for Bible Engagement where they pulled 40,000 of the general population in the U.S. from [ages] 8- 80, and they just wanted to see how we are engaging with Scripture. They discovered something that actually became the profound discovery of the entire study. They were not even looking for this, but it became the highlight of the study. They found that when we are in the Scriptures one time a week, and that could be in church on a Sunday, where the pastor says to open your Bible, and we hear the message. One time a week had a negligible effect on some key areas of the peoples lives, which I'm going to spell out more here in a moment. Two times a week also had a negligible effect. At three times a week, there was a “blip” on the map, like there was a heartbeat; something happened. Then there was a profound discovery. When we're in the Scriptures four times a week, it literally spikes off the chart. You would expect that it would be like 1, 2, 3…. I mean that there would be a gradual incline on the effect and impact that would have in your life, but it was literally, 1, 2, 3, 4 – then something radical happens. (How much more powerful it is to obey the Word and get your portion of the Manna every day like the bride.) What kind of behavior is being affected to this extent? At four times a week in the Scriptures, feeling lonely dropped 30%. Anger issues dropped 32%. Bitterness in relationships, such as the marriage relationship, and that with your kids, and so on, drops 40%. Alcoholism drops 57%. Feeling spiritually stagnant—you know, if there was one area when I'm talking with people, that they'll be honest about, is they just feel spiritually stagnant when I ask them the question: “How much time do you spend in the Scriptures?” If they're in the Scriptures four times a week or more, that dropped 60%. Viewing pornography drops 61%. Now, look at this: sharing your faith jumps 200% because you have confidence in God's Word. And discipling others jumps 230%. Wow! That's Amazing! (So, what happens when you get your manna every day since the Word is our manna? Christ in you! And if we seek first the Kingdom everything else will be taken care of.)   Let No One Take Thy Crown David Eells Rev.3:10 Because thou didst keep the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of trial, that [hour] which is to come upon the whole world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. 11 I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown. Once, for the purpose of crucifixion, I was being judged by some people who had not gone through the suffering, nor had they made the sacrifices that I had made to serve the Lord. I asked the Lord why He was not chastening these people as He had clearly done in the past with others who had done the same thing. He told me that He had chastened them. Then He showed me several ways He had done this. Not wanting to think or say something that was also false judgment, I asked the Lord to give me a sign that what I heard was truly from Him. He gave me the sign as confirmation. One thing that He showed me was that He gives the opportunity for many to walk in the light that they are given. Then, after a trial period, if they refuse to walk in this light, God takes it away, and they walk in a lesser glory, a lower position in the Kingdom. The deeper discernment they once had is taken from them, and they go back, deeper into Babylon and walk less in His temple and more in the world. Verse 12 He that overcometh, I will make him a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go out thence no more: and I will write upon him the name (Greek word meaning nature, character and authority) of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem (the Bride), which cometh down out of heaven from my God, and mine own new name. God pointed out to me several people whom I had taught deeper things. They rejoiced to see these things. Yet, after continuing to walk in willful disobedience in areas that were shown to them, the deeper understanding was taken out of their minds. They fell back into foolish Babylonish churches and doctrines that they would not have considered before. The same happened to Jesus' disciples in John 6:66, although the 12 stayed saying “thou hast the Words of life”. Over the years, I have watched as some people in this situation have left my care, and others have come to take their place in order to be tried by the Word in the same way. Again, verse 11 I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown. We are always being tried to prove whether we are worthy to walk in greater glory, which of course, is walking in more light and purity. Those who walk by faith will find power to obey and will grow from glory to glory. We have this by faith in 2Co.3:18 But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord the Spirit. All of the people of God are at this time manifesting one of these glories. Joseph shared a dream that clearly showed this. Starting as a star glory, he went to his cross in Egypt and was promoted in glory above his brethren, the children of Israel. We grow from star glory to moon glory and then to sun glory as we continue to walk in the light that God continues to give us. Joseph shared a dream in Gen.37:9 ... behold, the sun and the moon and eleven stars made obeisance to me. 10 And he told it to his father, and to his brethren; and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth? The answer was, Yes. As we walk in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus, we manifest more and more glory. This is true of physical death, burial, and resurrection. It is also true of spiritual death, burial, and resurrection as we walk in this world and come into the Zoe life of Christ. Paul gives this revelation in 1Co.15:41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars; for one star differeth from another star in glory. 42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption: 43 it is sown in dishonor; it is raised in glory: it is sown in weakness; it is raised in power: (And so it was with Jesus and the saints raised at the out resurrection.) 44 it is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. If there is a natural body, there is also a spiritual [body]. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall (Greek; “Let us”) also bear the image of the heavenly. So by faith we reckon ourselves to be dead unto sin and alive unto God. But the glory of our resurrection bodies will be different as he says. Friends, to whom much is given much is expected, as Jesus said in Luk.12:48 ... And to whomsoever much is given, of him shall much be required: and to whom they commit much, of him will they ask the more. The moral of this story is that if you want to keep the light you have, or if you want to receive more light, you must walk in the light you have. The time always comes when those who have eyes to perceive and ears to understand have abundance and restoration. Those who do not value this perception and understanding enough to walk in it will lose even what they have. Jesus teaches this in Mat.13:10 And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? 11 And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. 12 For whosoever hath (understanding), to him shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he hath. 13 Therefore speak I to them in parables; because seeing they see not, and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 14 And unto them is fulfilled the prophecy of Isaiah, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall in no wise understand; And seeing ye shall see, and shall in no wise perceive. Because Israel did not walk in the light given to them, God took it away and gave it to the Gentiles. In the coming days, the reverse of this will happen. We read this in Rom.11:15 For if the casting away of them [is] the reconciling of the world, what [shall] the receiving [of them be], but life from the dead? 16 And if the firstfruit is holy, so is the lump: and if the root is holy, so are the branches. 17 But if some of the branches were broken off, and thou, being a wild olive, wast grafted in among them, and didst become partaker with them of the root of the fatness of the olive tree; 18 glory not over the branches: but if thou gloriest, it is not thou that bearest the root, but the root thee. 19 Thou wilt say then, Branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in. 20 Well; by their unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by thy faith. Be not highminded, but fear: 21 for if God spared not the natural branches, neither will he spare thee. Uh, oh! No unconditional security. 22 Behold then the goodness and severity of God: toward them that fell, severity; but toward thee, God's goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. 23 And they also, if they continue not in their unbelief, shall be grafted in: for God is able to graft them in again. 24 For if thou wast cut out of that which is by nature a wild olive tree, and wast grafted contrary to nature into a good olive tree; how much more shall these, which are the natural [branches], be grafted into their own olive tree? 25 For I would not, brethren, have you ignorant of this mystery, lest ye be wise in your own conceits, that a hardening in part hath befallen Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in; 26 and so all Israel shall be saved (Meaning the physical Jews and the spiritual Jews who are circumcised in heart.): even as it is written, There shall come out of Zion the Deliverer (Jesus in the Man-child Reformers); He shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob. On an individual basis this happens too. So, as we have seen, let “no one take thy crown.”   Overcome Evil with Good “Warriors of Truth” Victoria Boyson - 10/26/2008 (David's notes in red) (Keep in mind that Victoria's revelation is true of the elect only.) While in prayer, I was shown a vision. I saw misguided people who were the enemies of Truth, rallying together to deceive the saints; they were being guided by demonic forces that used them like toys. Great effort was being made by the realms of darkness to bring confusion and to stir up strife among the brethren to break up friendships that gave strength and encouragement to the saints. (From God's perspective, this is to test the strength of the body and remove the spots and blemishes.) I saw the enemies of Truth entering the lives of those who have been wounded by rejection and held in bondage by fear. (These spirits must be removed, many times through faction, for this makes one unstable and a danger to the body.) They spoke demonically induced lies with great power to deceive them in their weakened condition. (slander) Ironically, the lies of darkness actually seemed like “real truth” to them, and the enemies of Truth seemed like great saints. They appeared as though they were God's answer for the loneliness and pain they were feeling, so they opened their hearts to them. Because they came into agreement with their lies and their love grew painfully cold, they began to attack their brothers and sisters in Christ with accusation and judgment. (The spirit of faction moves in them.) Consequently, their attacks against them unleashed powers of destruction on the Church. Just when it seemed that the saints would falter under the heavy assault, I saw the great warriors of heaven rally their armies in preparation to invade Earth and dispel the enemies of Truth. (Including the wicked among men) They only awaited the command to do so by the saints -- for their cry for help. Under the weight of accusation, the saints began to weep. Their tears unleashed the army of heaven to attack the realms of darkness. (The warriors born of heaven are the Man-child reformers who bring both judgment and grace. And also the mighty angels.) It was then that I saw a heavenly warrior filled with great power, radiating a glorious light, entering the home of my enemy. This man had been used by the realms of darkness to rain down curses on my head; he was very jealous and filled with hatred toward me. However, even though I knew his dislike for me was great, I feared for him because the power of the heavenly warrior was great. I saw the warrior standing before him and drawing his sword, which was enormous and gave off a great light. I wondered at the sight of what was about to occur and thought, “Can it be God's will to destroy my enemy?” I heard the warrior speak in answer to the question of my heart and say, “I have been given authority to execute the judgments of the Lord”. Then the warrior, standing over my enemy, raised the sword and thrust it into his heart. It was difficult for me to watch because I truly loved my enemy and had prayed for him for a long time. I did not want to see him destroyed. Indeed, I had wept and prayed that he would completely surrender his life to the Lord and not allow the enemy to use him any longer. The warrior knew the thoughts of my heart and spoke again to me saying, “This sword is the Sword of Truth, and will dispel the lies of darkness that have taken over his heart”. (Ultimately, this will only work for the elect as we have seen for God himself sends delusion to some. 2Th 2:10-12 and with all deceit of unrighteousness for them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God sendeth them a working of error, that they should believe a lie: 12 that they all might be judged who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.) Then I looked at the sword and saw that, in its radiance, it seemed to be alive and pulsating. As its large blade rested in my enemy's heart, the Light it held began to fill his body; like melting gold, the Light seeped into his chest. At first, he lay motionless as if the sword had no effect on him, but then I saw his face cringe as if in pain, and I sensed brokenness enter his heart. Sorrow was invading his soul as the truth of his actions was shown to him. The spirit of repentance was dispelling the demonic lies, and darkness was fleeing from him as tears ran down his face. I looked again to watch the heavenly warrior who had come to execute the judgments of the Lord on my enemy. He watched with determined anticipation as the sword did its work on the man. (This will work for the elect, but no one had this sword more than Jesus and Judas had rejection, yet Jesus said, “One of you is a devil.” I have heard the Lord say to me that certain persons were not elect also. In this case the body was cleansed of Judas' who was not saved.) Turning to me, the warrior told me, “Your love for this man made this possible for him. I came to him only because you chose to love him despite his attacks against you and your family. You chose to love him, and because your Father loves you, He was compelled to touch the man for your sake”. (If a person has faction and witchcraft, which always comes with slander that is supernatural to deceive, you must obey scripture or you will be taken out. Tit 3:10-11 A factious man after a first and second admonition refuse; 11 knowing that such a one is perverted, and sinneth, being self-condemned. Rom 16:17-18 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them that are causing the divisions and occasions of stumbling, contrary to the doctrine which ye learned: and turn away from them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Christ, but their own belly; and by their smooth and fair speech they beguile the hearts of the innocent.) I was shocked! I wept at the words the warrior spoke because I knew that it was only because of my love for Christ that I loved my enemy. In myself, I wanted to hate him. Indeed, I wanted him to suffer as he had made me suffer. My first thoughts at the onslaught of his attacks against me were to call upon God to execute vengeance against the man. But I saw that the longer I clung to thoughts of judgment toward him, the more distant Christ became to me. It was only because of my desperate need and love for Christ that I forced myself to pray for him. I asked God to give me love for him because I simply had none of my own. I had no desire to forgive, but I asked God to give me that as well. And when He had changed my heart, I could honestly say, “I love him” and mean it. (Jesus said that We must forgive from the heart or be tormented.) It scared me to remember how easy it would have been for me to condemn the man and how close I came to doing it. It was truly only because Christ loved me that I felt the need to love this man. Could that one small decision to love and forgive him have brought about his redemption and activated the armies of heaven to fight for him? (Yes!) I was astonished to think that his deliverance at this moment came only because of that one small choice I made to stand with Christ. Now, I stand in awe as I see the transformation of someone I thought was unredeemable. (Even though Judas was not elect he was treated with Love by Jesus who was innocent. We are commanded to love our enemies whether they become friends or not. Psa 109:3-5 They have compassed me about also with words of hatred, and fought against me without a cause. 4 For my love they are my adversaries: But I give myself unto prayer. 5 And they have rewarded me evil for good, And hatred for my love. As Jesus said, “Many are called but few are chosen” [Greek - elect]. Pro 29:1 He that being often reproved hardeneth his neck Shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.) I had, in the past, desperately pleaded with God to remove him from my life, so he would no longer have the power to hurt me. I couldn't understand why He wouldn't do it. It was, however, because He wanted to use me to change this man's life, and in the process of helping him, my own heart was transformed as well. (Yes, true) Yes, his redemption has truly changed us both. My earthly enemy was not my enemy after all; he was the treasure that the Lord had longed to uncover, if only I were willing to help Him. Now I see the warriors of Truth have invaded other lives across the earth as the hearts of the saints have cried out for the souls of men. They are liberating the lost from the darkness that bound them as these saints of Christ cling to the cross of love and hold it high above them in a defiant reply to the attacks of the accuser of the brethren. The treasured friendships among the saints that seemed hopelessly broken are being miraculously restored, and they have received a greater level of appreciation for one another. The cold love that had tried to force them to fear one another has been flung aside and radical, selfless love has become their war cry! Darkness had them bound, but THE TRUTH Himself has set them free, and whom the SON sets free is free indeed! (When a person has rejection and fear of rejection, they can be saved by love, but when faction grows to a level that they cannot resist it even deliverance usually does not last as it was with Jesus dealing with Judas and the Pharisees.)   Spiritual Warfare for Souls David Eells - 08/21/2016 Salt is known as a preservative, which we should be to mankind. What Jesus is to us, we should be to others, but He said, Mat.5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men. (Because Christians have not been salt, they are now being trampled under the feet of the Beast army. This is what happens to those who don't seek to bring salvation in all its forms to mankind. For such a time as this have we come to the Kingdom. Let us intercede to the King and do His warfare against His enemies.) We can see a time of war in these verses, which represents the David ministry. Then we see a time of peace under the Soloman ministry. Jer.48:10 Cursed be he that doeth the work of Jehovah negligently; and cursed be he that keepeth back his sword from blood. Heb.4:12 For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and quick to discern the thoughts and intents of the heart. (Unless we swing the sword of the Word, our enemy will win against us. We must do this on the personal front against the enemies of our souls and the souls of others. We must do this on the political front against the DS satanists who would take us and the nation we live in into captivity physically. We must do this on a personal front against those principalities who would poison our bodies with their chemtrails, plagues, or diseases, or send other curses upon us.) Here is a Sword. Isa.54:17 No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and their righteousness which is of me, saith Jehovah. Luk.9:1 And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. And 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you. 2Co.2:14 But thanks be unto God, who always leadeth us in triumph (meaning celebration of the victory) in Christ, and maketh manifest through us the savor of his knowledge in every place. Mar.11:22 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. (Greek: Have the faith of God.) 23 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou taken up and cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that what he saith cometh to pass; he shall have it. 24 Therefore I say unto you, All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye received them, and ye shall have them. 25 And whensoever ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have aught against any one; that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Psa.103:20 Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word. 21 Bless Jehovah, all ye his hosts, Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. Psa 2:1 Why do the nations rage, And the peoples meditate a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord, and against his anointed, … (Who is the Lord's anointed? 2Co.1:21 Now he that establisheth us with you in Christ, and anointed us, is God; 22 who also sealed us, and gave us the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.) Back to our text: saying Psa.2:3 Let us break their bonds asunder, And cast away their cords from us. 4 He that sitteth in the heavens will laugh: The Lord will have them in derision. 5 Then will he speak unto them in his wrath, And vex them in his sore displeasure: 6 Yet I have set my king Upon my holy hill of Zion. 7 I will tell of the decree: the Lord said unto me, Thou art my son; This day have I begotten thee. 8 Ask of me, and I will give thee the nations for thine inheritance, And the uttermost parts of the earth for thy possession. 9 Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron; Thou shalt dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel. 10 Now therefore be wise, O ye kings: Be instructed, ye judges of the earth. 11 Serve the Lord with fear, And rejoice with trembling. 12 Kiss the son, lest he be angry, and ye perish in the way, For his wrath will soon be kindled. Blessed are all they that take refuge in him. Eph.6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. Psa.144:1 A Psalm of David. Blessed be Jehovah my rock, Who teacheth my hands to war, And my fingers to fight: 2 My lovingkindness, and my fortress, My high tower, and my deliverer; My shield, and he in whom I take refuge; Who subdueth my people under me.  

Carmen spends some time looking at the current conflict between Israel and Iran.  There are so many symbols and symbolic language around it.  What does it all mean?  John Plake of the American Bible Society offers more insights from the State of the Bible 2025 report. In particular, the finding that the more people personally engage the Bible, they higher they rate on the human flourishing scale.  This is especially pronounced for Gen Z and Millennials.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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Small businesses face tight margins, reduced hiring, and stalled investments, with tech sector impacts highlighted by YouTubers Louis Rossman and Gamers Nexus.DEA Corruption in Drug War (01:27:30 - 01:35:58)An AP article reveals Diego Marin, a Cali cartel figure, evaded capture with DEA complicity, bribing agents while building a $100M money-laundering empire. Compared to Whitey Bulger and Iran-Contra, it's framed as a problem-reaction-solution tactic to expand the police state.Mexican Navy Ship Crash (01:37:07 - 01:39:26)An NBC News report describes a Mexican Navy sailing ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two and injuring 22 due to a mechanical failure. The surreal event stunned New Yorkers, highlighting the unexpected nature of Mexico's sailing navy.CDC Covid Vaccine Recommendations (01:52:26 - 01:56:33)A Wall Street Journal article reports the Trump administration plans to drop routine Covid vaccine recommendations for pregnant women, teenagers, and children, led by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. The host criticizes the CDC's blanket recommendation (everyone 6 months and older) due to no long-term safety data, profit-driven motives, and harmful side effects, arguing the vaccine should be removed entirely.HHS Covid Vaccine Recommendations and Authority (02:05:33 - 02:13:16)Dr. Ruby critiques HHS's plan to stop recommending Covid vaccines for children and pregnant women as a red herring, given its authority over FDA, NIH, CMS, and CDC to demand immediate removal. She warns of deceptive terms like “considering” and questions state chemtrail bans, citing federal exemptions (Title 50, Prep Act) and global air circulation, suspecting controlled opposition.Novavax Approval Critique and Bird Flu (02:21:20 - 02:30:03)The FDA fully approved Novavax's Covid shot, marketed as non-mRNA but using synthetic spike proteins from moth cells, posing risks like myocarditis with no long-term studies. Dr. Ruby warns of off-label use and compares it to Pfizer/Moderna's rollout. She critiques bird flu as a fabricated threat, with chicken culling inflating egg prices and testing economic control, not addressing real disease.Vaccine Shedding and Industry Protections (02:16:43 - 02:51:36)Pfizer's investigator brochure admits Covid vaccine shedding via inhalation and skin contact, raising concerns about unknown contents affecting unvaccinated individuals. Dr. Ruby highlights the vaccine industry's Prep Act immunity, with government payouts in vaccine court, and Pfizer's 50% non-disclosure agreement, allowing undisclosed ingredients, akin to coercive contracts demanding country assets.Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

IVF Clinic Bombing and Pro-Mortalism Ideology (00:02:09 - 00:09:27)Guy Edward Bartkus bombed a Palm Springs IVF clinic, killing himself and injuring five, motivated by pro-mortalism (life causes suffering, death is liberation). His manifesto, hosted on promortalism.com, rails against pro-lifers and life itself, reflecting a nihilistic, anti-human philosophy rooted in online subcultures.Cultural Nihilism and Social Media's Role (00:13:03 - 00:24:28)The bomber's pro-mortalism reflects a broader cultural nihilism, influenced by ideas like Gaia theory (humans as a virus) and amplified by social media platforms. Reddit, TikTok, and Tumblr are criticized as hubs for pseudo-intellectualism, fostering anti-life ideologies among isolated individuals.Bible Engagement as a Positive Trend (00:24:28 - 00:31:02)A LifeWay survey shows 48% of Americans view the Bible as true (up from 36% in 2016), with rising Bible sales and reading. This suggests a growing rejection of secular humanism and a return to spiritual values amid cultural nihilism.Covid as a Scam (Music Man Analogy) (00:41:36 - 00:50:18)A Brownstone Institute article compares the Covid response to The Music Man, where fear (inflated death counts, PCR test misuse) enriched “snake oil salesmen” like Fauci. This mirrors historical fearmongering (9/11, Waco) to erode rights, with elites profiting from compliance.Trump's Tariffs Impact on Small Businesses (01:11:21 - 01:16:20)An NFIB survey shows Trump's unpredictable tariffs are reducing small business optimism (down to 95.8, below the 51-year average), creating market uncertainty akin to Covid-era disruption. Small businesses face tight margins, reduced hiring, and stalled investments, with tech sector impacts highlighted by YouTubers Louis Rossman and Gamers Nexus.DEA Corruption in Drug War (01:27:30 - 01:35:58)An AP article reveals Diego Marin, a Cali cartel figure, evaded capture with DEA complicity, bribing agents while building a $100M money-laundering empire. Compared to Whitey Bulger and Iran-Contra, it's framed as a problem-reaction-solution tactic to expand the police state.Mexican Navy Ship Crash (01:37:07 - 01:39:26)An NBC News report describes a Mexican Navy sailing ship crashing into the Brooklyn Bridge, killing two and injuring 22 due to a mechanical failure. The surreal event stunned New Yorkers, highlighting the unexpected nature of Mexico's sailing navy.CDC Covid Vaccine Recommendations (01:52:26 - 01:56:33)A Wall Street Journal article reports the Trump administration plans to drop routine Covid vaccine recommendations for pregnant women, teenagers, and children, led by HHS Secretary RFK Jr. The host criticizes the CDC's blanket recommendation (everyone 6 months and older) due to no long-term safety data, profit-driven motives, and harmful side effects, arguing the vaccine should be removed entirely.HHS Covid Vaccine Recommendations and Authority (02:05:33 - 02:13:16)Dr. Ruby critiques HHS's plan to stop recommending Covid vaccines for children and pregnant women as a red herring, given its authority over FDA, NIH, CMS, and CDC to demand immediate removal. She warns of deceptive terms like “considering” and questions state chemtrail bans, citing federal exemptions (Title 50, Prep Act) and global air circulation, suspecting controlled opposition.Novavax Approval Critique and Bird Flu (02:21:20 - 02:30:03)The FDA fully approved Novavax's Covid shot, marketed as non-mRNA but using synthetic spike proteins from moth cells, posing risks like myocarditis with no long-term studies. Dr. Ruby warns of off-label use and compares it to Pfizer/Moderna's rollout. She critiques bird flu as a fabricated threat, with chicken culling inflating egg prices and testing economic control, not addressing real disease.Vaccine Shedding and Industry Protections (02:16:43 - 02:51:36)Pfizer's investigator brochure admits Covid vaccine shedding via inhalation and skin contact, raising concerns about unknown contents affecting unvaccinated individuals. Dr. Ruby highlights the vaccine industry's Prep Act immunity, with government payouts in vaccine court, and Pfizer's 50% non-disclosure agreement, allowing undisclosed ingredients, akin to coercive contracts demanding country assets.Follow the show on Kick and watch live every weekday 9:00am EST – 12:00pm EST https://kick.com/davidknightshow Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.comIf you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

What if your students actually wanted to read the Bible—and understood it when they did? On this episode, Steve talks with student ministry veteran Dr. Ken Castor about how we can help teenagers engage Scripture in ways that are meaningful, lasting, and life-changing. From writing a year-long devotional to helping create an entire youth Bible, Ken brings decades of experience and insight to this conversation you won't want to miss.    Links referenced in this episode:  Connect more with Ken Castor at https://kencastor.com  Learn more about the Make a Difference Youth Bible at https://makeadifferencebible.com  Purchase the MAD Youth Bible on Amazon - https://amzn.to/43ge9Pc  Purchase the MAD Devotional on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4j3oMuM  Follow Student Ministry Connection on Instagram: https://instagram.com/studentministryconnection  Learn more about Steve's ministry with NNYM at http://nnym.org/stevecullum  Sign up to get Steve's newsletter at https://bit.ly/cullumnewsletter  Support the ministry by giving online at https://bit.ly/cullumsupport  Contact Steve about partnerships, speaking, coaching, or consulting at https://bit.ly/cullumcontact  Read Steve's blog at https://stevecullum.com  Follow Steve on Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevecullum    Be sure to join us in prayer for revival every Wednesday at 11am PT, 12pm MT, 1pm CT, 2pm ET.    Get a copy of the Cards Christians Like card game by using the link https://bit.ly/cardschristianslike and also support Student Ministry Connection.    Note: Some of the links above are affiliate links. By clicking them, Steve may receive commission to support this ministry.    Subscribe on your favorite podcast app. Links to the more popular ones are at https://linktr.ee/studentministryconnection     If you like what you hear, be sure to like, subscribe, share, and comment! Thanks, be sure to get connected, and may God bless your ministry!      

Life Church's innovation leader and creator of the YouVersion Bible app Bobby Gruenewald shares about the growth of Bible engagement over the last two years, not just of the YouVersion app, plus the record of almost 19 million people globally using YouVersion on Easter Sunday 2025.  Bruce Becker of Time of Grace Ministries' Bible Threads Podcast and author of "Torn," reminds us we are exiles of another kingdom living in this world.  While we are in this world, we live now as citizens of Heaven.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Featuring Adam Graber, Christianity Tomorrow & Co-Host of Device & Virtue PodcastRecorded live at the Digital Ministry Conference 2025How do we saturate the digital world with Scripture? In this episode of the Ministry at Scale Podcast, Adam Graber unpacks findings from groundbreaking research conducted in partnership with the British and Foreign Bible Society. With a deep understanding of digital theology and years of experience consulting ministries worldwide, Adam reveals the current state of Bible engagement across 27 “digital nations” — platforms with over 70 million monthly users — and outlines where the greatest gaps and opportunities lie.Listeners will discover which platforms are overserved or underserved by digital Bible creators, the surprising dominance of individual creators versus organizations, and what types of tools and alliances are still desperately needed. Whether you're a ministry leader, strategist, or digital content creator, this episode offers data-driven insights and a compelling challenge to rethink your role in the digital Bible ecosystem.Recommended Resources:https://adamgraber.com/Christianity Tomorrow Adam on LinkedInDevice and Virtue Podcast

Co-founder of The Institute for Bible Reading (IFBR), Paul Caminiti, joins the group to talk about one of the barriers to robust Bible engagement--the fact that we tend to want to read the Bible in isolation. One of the strategies of the IFBR is to introduce, or actually re-introduce, us to reading the Bible in community. Discover how "Communal Bible Engagement" can be a transformational experience in this week of conversations.   WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:

Co-founder of The Institute for Bible Reading (IFBR), Paul Caminiti, joins the group to talk about one of the barriers to robust Bible engagement--the fact that we tend to want to read the Bible in isolation. One of the strategies of the IFBR is to introduce, or actually re-introduce, us to reading the Bible in community. Discover how "Communal Bible Engagement" can be a transformational experience in this week of conversations.   WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:

This episode dives deep into the latest research from the American Bible Society's "State of the Bible" report. John Plake shares surprising statistics about Bible engagement across different generations and demographics in America, discussing trends like "religious churn," the plateauing of the "nones," and how churches can effectively connect the gospel with today's culture. The conversation offers practical insights and challenges church leaders to innovate based on current data. Full Show Notes

On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Daylight Saving Time Debate – Lawmakers from both parties, including Sen. Ted Cruz, say DST may no longer make sense. Health concerns and business benefits clash as Congress pushes to “lock the clock.” Tariff Tensions Escalate – Trump concedes early trade transition issues but says talks are underway. U.S. tariffs on China hit 145%; China retaliates with 84% tariffs and film import restrictions. Kentucky Church Leveled by Tornado – Christ Community Church's sanctuary was destroyed, but no one was injured. Members are praising God for protection and holding services in their youth center. FOCUS STORY: New research shows Americans are reengaging with the Bible, especially among Gen Z and Millennials. John Plake says this presents a unique opportunity for the church to connect, disciple, and engage like never before. THE MAIN THING: Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr. is taking aim at chronic disease with his "Make America Healthy Again" push—targeting food dyes, additives, and more. Jenna Browder has the latest on today's Main Thing. TODAY'S VERSE: Psalm 119:105 – Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. SHOW LINKS JESUS AND THE PROPHECIES OF CHRISTMAS : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jesus-and-the-prophecies-of-christmas/id1783607035 NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454 DC DEBRIEF POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/d-c-debrief/id1691121630 CBN News YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CBNnewsonline CBN News https://www2.cbn.com/news Faithwire https://www.faithwire.com

In this episode of the Spoken Gospel Podcast, host David Bowden sits down with Daniel Day from Our Daily Bread Ministries to discuss Bible engagement and the Reclaim Today initiative.

As we build to the new things planned for this year look back at some of our favourite episodes in our time on the podcast thus far.Bible Overview Pt.1: In this episode Ansune and Zwai take a closer look at the overarching theme or metanarrative of Scripture. All the Scriptures are about Jesus.~~~Book recommendation:The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Gardenby Kevin DeYounghttps://www.loot.co.za/product/kevin-deyoung-the-biggest-story/khms-2985-g770Bible Overview Pt.2: In this episode Ansune and Zwai continue to take a closer look at the overarching theme or metanarrative of Scripture. All the Scriptures are about Jesus.~~~For more resources check out Got Questions

As we build to the new things planned for this year look back at some of our favourite episodes in our time on the podcast thus far.Bible Overview Pt.1: In this episode Ansune and Zwai take a closer look at the overarching theme or metanarrative of Scripture. All the Scriptures are about Jesus.~~~Book recommendation:The Biggest Story: How the Snake Crusher Brings Us Back to the Gardenby Kevin DeYounghttps://www.loot.co.za/product/kevin-deyoung-the-biggest-story/khms-2985-g770Bible Overview Pt.2: In this episode Ansune and Zwai continue to take a closer look at the overarching theme or metanarrative of Scripture. All the Scriptures are about Jesus.~~~For more resources check out Got Questions

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Listen to Jennifer Holloran, President and CEO of the American Bible Society being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, Jennifer shares about how her simple desire to follow God's leading and use her strategic gifts to serve ultimately led her to work at Wycliffe Bible Translators USA in a variety of leadership roles, and now as CEO for the American Bible Society. In her current role, she is helping to expand Bible engagement and distribution throughout the world, and make Scripture available in the digital space in a more accessible way.===Learn more about the Canadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesocietyWhether you're well-versed in Scripture or just starting out on your journey, The Bible Course offers a superb overview of the world's best-selling book.  This eight-session course will help you grow in your understanding of the Bible. Watch the first session of The Bible Course and learn more at biblecourse.ca. ===Dr. Jennifer Holloran serves as President and Chief Executive Officer at The American Bible Society. With decades of experience in the global movement to expand Bible access and engagement, Jennifer has a keen ability to lead strategically and pursue innovation.Prior to joining American Bible Society, Jennifer served Wycliffe Bible Translators USA for more than 22 years in various leadership roles, most recently as Chief Operating Officer. In this position, she oversaw Wycliffe USA's global operations, including field partnerships, church engagement, finances, human resources, marketing and communications, development, and technology.In addition to her work experience, Jennifer has also served on the boards of numerous organizations working to further develop Bible access and engagement, including Missio Nexus, Mission Aviation Fellowship USA, and Partners International.Jennifer holds a doctorate in strategic leadership from Regent University as well as a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in human resources from University of Central Florida.Jennifer and her husband, Tim, live in Philadelphia with their daughters, Katherine and Penelope. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, running, video gaming, and music. Jennifer is a singer-songwriter who also plays piano, violin, and viola. She released her first album, “Come on Home,” in 2013.Learn more about the American Bible Society: americanbible.org

Join us for church in-person at 9am and 11am or online at 9am every Sunday. Discover more about Pathway Church in Vero Beach, FL at pathwayvb.com #TreasureCoast #ChristianChurch #Sermons #IndianRiver #God #Jesus #churches                                      Organic Disciples: “Bible Engagement”                                         Bible engagement grows us faster and takes us further with God than anything else. The Bible is a gift and our greatest tool for growth. [2 Timothy 3:16-17] Jesus loves the word of God and the world. [Matthew 4:1-4; Matthew 22:36-38; Matthew 27:46] Four steps to Bible Engagement: Love the Bible       (Psalm 119:97) Know the Bible     (Psalm 1:1-3) Follow the Bible   (James 1:22-25) Share the Bible     (2 Timothy 2:2, NIV; Matthew 5:14-16)   Next Step Questions: Do you know Jesus and are you growing with Jesus? Will you commit to the four steps of Bible engagement?

Ever feel like life's just a bit too much? Join Pastor Brian and some of our Pathway's team members as they dive into the power of Bible Engagement in our latest Pathway Podcast episode! They'll share how digging into God's Word can help you tackle life's curveballs, ditch the guilt trips, and discover real joy. Expect some laughs, honest chats, and super practical tips to make Bible reading something you actually look forward to. Whether you're a Bible newbie or a seasoned pro, this episode will inspire you to see Scripture in a whole new light! Missed Sunday's sermon or want to catch it again? Don't miss Pastor Brian's message, "Bible Engagement," from our "Organic Disciples" series here. Learn more about Pathway Church in Vero Beach, FL at https://pathwayvb.com. Keywords: Bible engagement, spiritual growth, Pathway Church, faith journey, overcoming temptation, finding contentment, life transformation, Vero Beach.

Episode 3 of the series "Habits of Faith" Message from Lakeside Bibel Chapel worship January 12, 2025

Engaging with the Bible transforms lives, equips us for spiritual growth, and helps make our region the hardest place on Earth to get to hell from. -- Download the One Crossing app: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thecrossing.net/app⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thecrossing.net/giving⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Helping people come to an intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ. This is the vision of The Crossing, based in Quincy, IL with multiple locations throughout Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa.

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on 1/5/25 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Selected Passages Outline: #1 Reasonable Conclusions 1. Deut. 17:15-20, to gain the blessings of God needed for leadership. 2. 2Tim. 3:16,17, to gain completeness thru teaching, reproof, correction, training. 3. Rom. 10:17, to gain faith & faithfulness. 4. Matt. 7:21-23, John 10:27, to be known by God not just know about God. #2 Repeatable Choices Fail to plan then we plan to fail. Matt. 12:1-7; 19:1-4; 21:14-16; 40-42; 22:28-32 #3 Realistic Capabilities Matt.4:4; Ps. 1:1-3 #4 Relationship with Christ John 10:14-16, we listen and Jesus speaks. www.ncchurch.net

Start the new year with rhythms that will sustain and renew you through the months ahead. In Renewing Rhythms, we explore how biblical practices can ground us through our often chaotic and busy life. Prayer, rest, generosity, Bible engagement, and more, all lead to true transformation in Jesus. 

Episode 2 of the series "Habits of Faith" Message from Lakeside Bible Chapel worship January 5, 2025

Start the new year differently. Many believers resolve to read the Bible more but find it daunting, especially if they're not natural readers. This challenge inspired Esteban Shed, co-founder of STREETLIGHTS Bible, to combine a love for Jesus and hip-hop into a groundbreaking audio Bible. What began in a basement with a CD player is now a multilingual project transforming how people engage with God's Word.

In this episode, we dive into Gary Schnittjer's insightful and engaging book, Torah Story: An Apprenticeship on the Pentateuch. If you've ever felt that the first five books of the Bible are daunting, this book (and our review!) might be just what you need. Schnittjer offers a fresh way of approaching Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy with clarity, curiosity, and a pastoral heart. We'll unpack his key ideas, explore how he makes the Torah feel relevant for today, and share why this resource is a must-have for students, pastors, and curious readers alike. Plus, you can win a copy for your very own!!!Featured Resources:Gary Schnittjer - Torah Story: An Apprenticeship on the PentateuchBig thanks to Tim Whittle for editing and extra production on this podcast. Get more info at Riverlife Church, and find us on Facebook and Instagram.Subscribe to Bible Streams on Apple, Spotify, Google, and Amazon. 

In this latest episode of the PCI podcast, Andrew Dickson, PCI's Congregational Life Development Officer, explores being present to God as we read the Bible with David McCullagh, Rosie Donaldson and Richard McChesney.  This podcast is part of the denomination wide Present initiative, inviting and encouraging congregations and their members to make themselves fully present to God who is ever present to us. Find out more and watch a video about the Present initiative here www.presbyterianireland.org/present

Listen to Dr. Rieuwerd Buitenwerf, General Secretary of the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders being interviewed by veteran journalist Lorna Dueck. In this episode, they talk about the incredible work of the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders, and how in a fairly secularized society they are engaging the next generation with the Family Bible and Youth Bible. Rieuwerd also shares about their new initiative, the Migration Bible that has been reaching the thousands of migrants who have come to the Netherlands, and how this is impacting the global Church.===Learn more about the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders: bijbelgenootschap.nl/enCanadian Bible Society: biblesociety.caHelp people hear God speak: biblesociety.ca/donateConnect with us on Instagram: @canadianbiblesociety===Dr. Rieuwerd Buitenwerf is the General Secretary of the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders (BSNF), and also a Board Member of the United Bible Societies. His work at BSNF includes many projects with a large focus on Bible Engagement, and Youth and Children's ministry. BSNF's focus on Bible Engagement saw the birth of the Family Bible for the Netherlands, with a wide distribution of almost 700,000 copies into 25 countries. Rieuwerd has also tried to emphasize diversity in the ministry of the Bible Society for the Netherlands and Flanders, with a new initiative partnering with Migrant Churches and the joint global project of the Migration Bible, that was recently launched. He studied theology at and has a PhD from Leiden University and is the author of several books. His wife is a minister in the Protestant Church, and they are the parents of three teenagers.

Karl Vaters interviews Matt Lucas about starting your congregation on the road to spiritual maturity through increasing their Bible reading. Specifically, how reading the Bible at least four times a week is so powerful, it's been called "The Power of Four."Matt is the CEO of Our Daily Bread (known for their quarterly devotionals) and The Center for Bible Engagement.Karl and Matt talk about:What is The Power of Four?Why does reading the Bible 4+ times a week make such a difference in spiritual maturity?The importance of reading and hearing the Bible in churchHelpful ways to gauge spiritual maturityHow to use Power of Four to help a congregation become more matureLinks:Bible Engagement: A Key to Spiritual GrowthCenter for Bible EngagementA Non Anxious Presence by Mark SayersBonus Content SummaryA Congregational Survey to Help Track Your Congregation's Spiritual Maturity, with Matt LucasHow do you know if your congregation is maturing? Tracking church attendance is not enough.Matt Lucas and the team at Our Daily Bread are creating a powerful new tool to help pastors and their congregations.In this Bonus Material, Karl Vaters talks with Matt as he shows us this new tool, explaining what it will do, how easy it will be, and how you'll be able to use it to lead your congregation well.

Karl Vaters interviews Matt Lucas about starting your congregation on the road to spiritual maturity through increasing their Bible reading. Specifically, how reading the Bible at least four times a week is so powerful, it's been called "The Power of Four."Matt is the CEO of Our Daily Bread (known for their quarterly devotionals) and The Center for Bible Engagement.Karl and Matt talk about:What is The Power of Four?Why does reading the Bible 4+ times a week make such a difference in spiritual maturity?The importance of reading and hearing the Bible in churchHelpful ways to gauge spiritual maturityHow to use Power of Four to help a congregation become more matureLinks:Bible Engagement: A Key to Spiritual GrowthCenter for Bible EngagementA Non Anxious Presence by Mark SayersBonus Content SummaryA Congregational Survey to Help Track Your Congregation's Spiritual Maturity, with Matt LucasHow do you know if your congregation is maturing? Tracking church attendance is not enough.Matt Lucas and the team at Our Daily Bread are creating a powerful new tool to help pastors and their congregations.In this Bonus Material, Karl Vaters talks with Matt as he shows us this new tool, explaining what it will do, how easy it will be, and how you'll be able to use it to lead your congregation well.

Ever struggled to stay awake while reading the Bible? Today on Charis Daily, discover how to stay engaged and unlock the power of God's Word

Bill English of Bible and Business talks about how to avoid being scammed by emails, texts, and even AI generated calls by those seeking to steal your money.  He also talks about praying for your co-workers, even the difficult ones. John Plake of the American Bible Society address how the anxious generation, GenZ, become less anxious when the regularly engage the Bible and are cared for by loving Christians.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

Why are some Christians more apt to walk with God than others? Today, on Karl and Crew, we discussed spiritual clouds, things that cause us to drift from close proximity to Christ. Our Scripture references were Ephesians 1:18-20 and 2 Corinthians 4:7-16. Consistently immersing yourself in God's Word can help to dispel the spiritual fog and bring clarity and understanding to your life. We dove into a fascinating study from the Center for Bible Engagement about the power of consistent Bible reading. We also featured a great resource with Bible reading plans. Check out all the highlights of today's program on the Karl and Crew podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode Nick is joined by Amanda Sypherd from the American Bible Society. They discuss the Hero Squad program, which provides military families with age-appropriate Bibles and activities to help children cope with the unique challenges they face. The conversation covers the mental health benefits of religious communities, the enduring relevance of the Bible, and personal stories of faith and resilience. Key Takeaways Hero Squad Program: Provides military families with age-appropriate Bibles and activities to support mental health and family bonding. Mental Health Benefits: Being part of a religious community can significantly improve mental health outcomes. Personal Stories: Faith and community play crucial roles in overcoming life's challenges. Enduring Relevance of the Bible: The Bible's stories and messages continue to resonate and provide comfort. Community Support: The importance of spreading the word and supporting military families through programs like Hero Squad. Join Nick Constantino on Marketing MadMen as he talks with Amanda Sypherd from the American Bible Society about the Hero Squad program. Discover how this initiative supports military families by providing age-appropriate Bibles and activities to help children cope with unique challenges. Learn about the mental health benefits of religious communities, hear personal stories of faith and resilience, and understand the enduring relevance of the Bible. Don't miss this insightful conversation! Explore how the Hero Squad program by the American Bible Society supports military families with age-appropriate Bibles and activities. Learn about the mental health benefits of religious communities and hear personal stories of faith and resilience in this episode of Marketing Mad Men with Nick Constantino.patreon.com/TheMarketingMadMen: https://www.nick-constantino.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life doesn't always go the way we want it to.  We wish it did, but it just doesn't. Things happen that aren't fair. Stresses and strains come along that we wouldn't have chosen for ourselves and so what we need in those times is powerful godly wisdom. Wisdom that works. Wisdom for Your Life We know, you and I, that our days on this earth are numbered. We know that one day, we're going to breathe our last breath. We know that one day, our heart will stop beating and that will be it, for our time here. We know that, but mostly, we behave as though we're going to live for ever. Somehow we put the idea that we're going to die, out of our mind and we live mostly, for today. The things of today, tomorrow and perhaps next week are what occupy our minds. As a former soldier, I like the expression “down in the weeds” – it's this sense that you can't see the big picture, because you're, well, down in the weeds. Having navigated through many a swamp in my days in the military, it's something I really relate to. Because when you're down there, you can't easily stick your head up and look around. So, the cares and the pressures of this world take over, and it feels as though all that matters is what's going on right now. The problems, the hurts, the conflicts, the joys, the pleasures that we have going on, right now. But I believe God wants us to stick our heads up and get a sense of the big picture. Because when you take a look at the big picture of your life, it puts today into context. Maybe the things that we have going on right now aren't all there is. Maybe, they're a lot smaller, a lot less significant, in the bigger scheme of things. Psalm 90:9,10: The days of our life are seventy years, or perhaps eighty, if we are strong; even then their span is only toil and trouble; they are soon gone, and we fly away. That's the truth of the matter. That's what's going to happen. SO what God wants you to do today is to stand back and look at the things that are happening in your life today, in context: Psalm 90:12: So teach us to count our days that we may gain a wise heart. Hmm, what's He trying to say here? Quite simply this: count your days, they're limited. If I live to the average age for a male which is 82, I have just 25 birthdays left. That's around 9,125 days – under 10,000. In one way, that's not all that many. From another perspective, it's rather a lot. What I am I going to do with the days that I have left? What are you going to do with the days you have left? Will they count? Will the lives of the people around you be better for having known you? You start asking those sorts of questions, and you're lifting your head out of the weeds. You start asking those sort of questions, you'll develop some serious wisdom of the heart. A funny thing happens when you lift up your eyes from the day to day. I have a beautiful park near my place, where I often go walking. I realised one day, that I constantly had my eyes looking down at the path ahead. Day after day. So I decided instead, that I would look around. And you know, it opened up a whole new world of beauty and joy. We tend to walk through life like that, looking down at our circumstances. Looking down and seeing the problems. Focussing on the here and now, don't we. At a time when Israel had spent seventy years as slaves, in captivity in Babylon, at a time when all God's people could see was a lifetime of toil, God said this to them: Isaiah 40:26: Lift up your eyes on high and see: Who created these? He who brings out their host and numbers them, calling them all by name; because he is great in strength, mighty in power, not one is missing. God wanted them to lift there eyes up out of their misery, out of their sense of lostness and of slavery, to focus on Him, on His power, on what He can do for them. He goes on … Isaiah 40:27–13: Why do you say, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, “My way is hidden from the Lord, and my right is disregarded by my God”? Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and strengthens the powerless. Even youths will faint and be weary, and the young will fall exhausted; but those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint. I wonder if perhaps today, you feel faint and weary and powerless. I wonder if perhaps today you feel exhausted. If you do, then lift up your eyes and see this God who put all the stars, the trillions upon trillions of stars in their place. The God who created the whole universe. The God who wants to renew your strength so that you too will mount up with wings like eagles, so that you to can run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint. Lift up your eyes today and wait expectantly on God – that's what the original Hebrew word there means – to wait expectantly, hoping in Him, trusting in Him … then you will be laying hold of the might and the power, the love and the compassion of God for you, in your circumstances. In your life. Isn't it amazing the wisdom that God has ready and waiting for us, if only we'll look, if only we'll listen, hmm?! But wait, there's more! The reality for all of us, is that we lose sight of God amidst the busyness of life, just the day–to–day living life – who He is, His love for us, His incredible power for. Yep, we all lose sight of heavenly things, the spiritual dimension. A dear friend and former business partner of mine, used to say that in understanding any difficult issue, any problem in life, context is everything – almost. He was right. If you take a scripture verse out of context, you can turn it into a lie – that's exactly what the devil did in tempting Jesus (Luke Chapter 4). And he's still doing it today. If you don't take the time to understand the reasons behind a person's actions, chances are, you'll completely misunderstand them. And, you know, if we don't get a grip on the heavenly context, the eternal context, the spiritual context of our lives, we're going to make so many mistakes. Wisdom is about exercising good judgement. Wisdom is about taking our knowledge and experience, and making good decisions. But when you leave something out, if you miss part of the picture, you can't be wise. You can't make good decisions. And that's what happens when we forget the heavenly context of our lives. Colossians 3:1–4: So if you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth, for you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is your life is revealed, then you also will be revealed with him in glory. How much time do you spend seeking the things that are above, the heavenly things? Setting your mind on the things that are above, not always on the things that are on this earth. Here's the big picture. Jesus died for you and if you believe in Him then your very life is tucked away in God with Christ. And one day, that life will be revealed in glory with Him. Imagine just for a moment, if that became the overriding reality of your life. The context for all that you see and do, for everything that happens to you. Imagine how different the world would look. Imagine the strength and the power that you would lay hold of in dealing with your trials and temptations. Imagine, just imagine, the joy and the peace that would guard your heart, as each day, you set your heart and mind on the things that are above. Well, stop imagining and start doing. Because the Lord your God has a whole new dimension of wisdom for your life, as you set your focus, on the things that are above.   Wisdom Amidst Turmoil How much of each day do you spend, investing in tomorrow. Just as with money, there are two things that we can do with our time. We can spend it or we can invest it. There's good spending, and then there's wasting. It's the same with our time. We can spend our time on good things – on relationships, on work, on rest – or we can fritter it away on this and that, answer emails that don't need answering, endlessly scrolling through Facebook or whatever form of social media you happen to be addicted to at the moment. So, how much time to you invest in your future? Because there are things that you can do today, that will protect you tomorrow. Proverbs 1:20–22: Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice. At the busiest corner she cries out; at the entrance of the city gates she speaks: “How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge?” In other words, God's wisdom is crying out to you, here and now. His Word is choc–a–block full of His wisdom that He wants to give freely and generously to each of us. But all too often, we're too busy to receive it – frittering our time away as we so often do. There was a huge research project done by the Center of Bible Engagement in the US, asking Christians why they didn't read their Bibles. The number one reason, it won't surprise you, is that they didn't have the time. Really? Too busy … but time to watch the fifth rerun of their favourite sitcom on TV! Come on! There's a reason that God wants to give you His wisdom: Proverbs 1:24–28: Because I have called and you refused, have stretched out my hand and no one heeded, and because you have ignored all my counsel … I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when panic strikes you, when panic strikes you like a storm, and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish come upon you. Then they will call upon me, but I will not answer; they will seek me diligently, but will not find me. You see when disaster strikes, it's too late. The time to get God's wisdom into your heart is now while the going is good, before the turmoil strikes. It's about investing in the future. Or … are you too busy? God loves you more than words can say. And like any good father, He wants to impart His powerful wisdom into your life. He knows what's coming. He knows what you need. And He has given you His Word, and His Holy Spirit to pour out His wisdom in abundance. And here is one of the pieces of wisdom that I believe that God wants to tuck away in your heart, for when calamity strikes. Often when we're going through difficult times, God intervenes in ways that we simply don't expect. We expect a conventional intervention. He on the other hand, steps in, in an unconventional way. We expect a natural intervention, but He has something supernatural in mind. And that can be so unsettling, so fearful. God wants you to be ready for the unexpected. Israel had been in captivity in Babylon for seventy years and it was time for God to set them free and return them to the promised land. Sure, that's what they all wanted, but when God stepped in, it wasn't what they expected. Instead of just changing the King of Babylon's heart – which would have been so much more convenient – He raised up Cyrus, the King of Persia to take on the Babylonians in war and ultimately it was Cyrus as the victor in that war, who allowed God's people to return to the promised land. Now, we can sit back in the comfort of our armchairs and think to ourselves “Well, that's fine. At least they made it home again.” But put yourself in their shoes. They were slaves. Completely powerless. And a war is raging around them. That's pretty scary. But before the battle begins, God speaks to His people through the prophet Isaiah. You see, God always wants to give us His wisdom before the battle begins. Before the calamity strikes. Isaiah 41:2 Who has roused a victor from the east, summoned him to his service? He delivers up nations to him, and tramples kings under foot; he makes them like dust with his sword, like driven stubble with his bow. In other words, I'm behind this calamity. I have the power to raise up kings and cast them down. Isaiah 41:8–13: But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham, my friend; you whom I took from the ends of the earth, and called from its farthest corners, saying to you, “You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off”; do not fear, for I am with you, do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. So don't be afraid, God is saying, because I am on your side? Do you see how important it is to get this sort of wisdom into your heart before calamity strikes, before God intervenes in a situation in a way that you don't expect? Often, when God is up to something really good, things get worse before they get better. And without the Word of God, without the wisdom of God in your heart, you'll have no idea. God is on your side so don't be surprised, don't be alarmed, when He acts in a way that you didn't expect. Now, whilst sometimes God intervenes in our turmoil to bring peace, other times, He has something different in mind. Have you ever found yourself in a situation of uncertainty, of turmoil or conflict or fear … and no matter how much you prayer, God hasn't stepped in to change your situation? It's unsettling isn't it, because we're left wondering “Well, is God ever going to show up? Does God even care?” But you see whilst sometimes God calms the storm, other times He allows it to rage on so that He can calm your heart instead. Because having victory in the midst of turmoil is a beautiful gift that He wants you to have. Philippians 4:4–7: Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Now that's a nice theory I guess, but it becomes so much more than a theory, when you realise that the Apostle Paul wrote those words, chained to a Roman guard, in a dungeon awaiting execution. Now all of a sudden it becomes a shining light, a beacon if you will, in your dungeon and mine, when we're going through tumultuous times. Joy in the face of suffering is victory. Peace which surpasses all understanding, in the face of a death sentence, is victory. It's the same peace that Jesus had in the Garden of Gethsemane after He prayed. And it's the very same peace that God wants you to have, in the midst of your turmoil and trials. In many cases, we will never know or understand, at least not in this life, why God allows us to suffer and another person to be delivered. Or why last time He delivered us quickly whilst this time it seems to be going on and on. When Job asked God those questions from the midst of his suffering, God replied pretty firmly by saying “Well, actually Job, it's none of your business.” God is, after all, God. But I can tell you this: that God wants you to have victory in the midst of your turmoil. That's a piece of wisdom that the Holy Spirit will tuck away in your heart, and pull out the next time you need it. So that instead of worrying and fretting, you go to Him with thanksgiving in your heart, right in the middle of the turmoil, pour out your heart to Him and receive the promise of a peace beyond all understanding, a peace that in natural terms doesn't make sense, a supernatural peace that will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. What a gift. And by the Spirit, it's a gift that has been written on your heart today.   The Big Picture It's so easy when we're going through turmoil to lose sight of the big picture. To lose sight of the eternal picture. And that eternal picture if we can just grasp it in our hearts, can change the way we feel about today, the way we handle turmoil and stress, and indeed the whole way that we live our lives. Because God has such an amazing future planned for you and for me. It's a future that Jesus died to purchase for us on that cross. It's a future that He rose again to give us, so that we could have the gift of eternal life. 1 Corinthians 15:54–58: When this perishable body puts on imperishability, and this mortal body puts on immortality, then the saying that is written will be fulfilled: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” “Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?” The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved, be steadfast, immovable, always excelling in the work of the Lord, because you know that in the Lord your labour is not in vain. You see, the eternal future that's coming your way is meant to make a powerful difference to the way that you live your life. Therefore, be steadfast and immovable. Therefore, because of the eternity that's coming your way, excel in the work of the Lord because you know that it's not in vain. Death will be swallowed up. The sting of death will be gone because of the victory that you have through your faith in Jesus Christ. It's free. It's available here and now and it's a victory that will impact your life from this day forward. It's so incredibly sad that so many people worry about their futures, when in fact, in Christ, their future is absolutely secure. So many people believe in Jesus, they believe that they're saved, yet they don't let that faith impact the certainty with which they live their life. The hope with which they live. The power with which they live. The joy with which they live. Friend if you believe in Jesus, you have such a future … a future ready wand waiting for you, today. Live your life with that future in mind. Live your life with the certainty of that future filling your heart. Because when you shed this earthly body of sickness and sin, you will put on eternal, imperishability and spend that eternity in the Presence of the Living God for ever and ever and ever Amen! Hallelujah! And God, through that future wants to radically transform your life today. So that you can life your life in victory. That's the big picture.

This past Sunday, Pastor Liz Ackerman completed the Spiritual Growth marker of Bible Engagement.  This recording is of the sermon only. To view whole service, go to youtube.com/@ecfchurch and click on live videos

American Bible Society’s 2024 State of the Bible report highlights the impact of forgiveness and frequent Bible engagement on improving the overall quality of human life. On Monday's Mornings with Eric and Brigitte, John Plake, American Bible Society's Chief Program Officer, joins us to talk about Gen Z, 18-27 year olds, who are less connected with the church and Bible than older generations. They experience more stress and less hope, but those Gen Zs who engage in Scripture and can forgive another person with or without apology, score higher on the Human Flourishing scale than other young adults who don't read the Bible--but they also have the highest score of any generation. Engaging with the Bible Provides Hope Amid Decrease in Mental and Physical HealthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This past Sunday, Pastor Jason Ackerman began the series on Spiritual Growth- starting with Bible Engagement. This recording is of the sermon only. To view whole service, go to youtube.com/@ecfchurch

This past Sunday, Pastor Andy Muscella continued the series on Spiritual Growth - going deeper with Bible Engagement and why the Bible is reliable. This recording is of the sermon only. To view the whole service, go to youtube.com/@ecfchurch

Carmen LaBerge asks, "how do you respond when you hear someone say something that seems crazy?  For that matter, how do you respond when you read some of the seemingly crazy stuff Jesus said?"  American Bible Society's John Plake talks about how people view AI when it comes to engaging the Bible and spirituality. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

John Plake, Chief Program Officer at American Bible Society, joins Nils Smith to discuss insights from ABS's annual State of the Bible report on AI and online church trends.  They explore public perceptions of AI in relation to spirituality and the Bible across generations. John shares how research found differences between general and religious views, and concerns about jobs. Insights are provided on AI's potential to expedite Bible translation and how organizations like ABS are cautiously exploring responsible AI integration.  Listeners are encouraged to download the free State of the Bible resource to learn more about understanding various audience segments for effective outreach.   Show Notes: Connect with Nils Smith:  Nils Smith WebsiteNils Smith Facebook Nils Smith Twitter Nils Smith Instagram Nils Smith LinkedIn   Connect with John Plake: John Plake LinkedIn  John Plake Twitter   American Bible Society  Social Media Church Discord Amplify Social Media, your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving landscape of social media marketing.   This episode is brought to you by Donorbox. Thousands of churches trust Donorbox MinistryMatters to increase tithes and offerings. With comprehensive tools like a lightning-fast donation form, donor-managed recurring giving, the powerful Donorbox Live™ Kiosk app to collect in-person donations, crowdfunding and peer-to-peer functionality, and more, raising more for your church or ministry has never been easier. Discover how Donorbox MinistryMatters can elevate your ministry's impact today.

Bible Engagement Project equips you with a library of age-aligned curriculum that helps your whole church (every age group) grow in their faith. Each curriculum is designed to build upon the last, leading to a deeper understanding of the Bible and life transformation. John Musgrave Church Development Director, Ohio Ministry Network

Kyle invites CPYU Research Fellows Kerry Trunfio and Jason Engle to joint the discussion for this episode. We take a look at questions that have been submitted by e-mail from our listeners. The three of them take the time to answer questions about Bible engagement, a "Simple Church" model, and more.

Today's episode we're tackling something I know many of us struggle with – that pesky feeling of apathy. You know, when you're going through your daily routine feeling disconnected, like you're just ticking boxes without really engaging with your faith.Do you ever feel that?- [00:02:30] I'll get real with you about the emotional exhaustion that can lead us into the arms of indifference, and I'll share some life-changing tips for staying intentional when you're tempted to switch to auto-pilot.- [00:15:45] Ever felt like you're dialing up to God and just getting voicemail? Stick around, as we explore how to press on in faith, even without the warm and fuzzies.- [00:39:15] We'll dive into what 'cheap grace' versus 'costly grace' looks like and why our faith journey is more marathon than a sprint – especially during those times when doubt creeps in, and you wonder if any of this really matters.- [00:50:49] Can we get personal? I'll open up about the times when even I find reading the Bible a snooze and how I've learned to find rivers of relevance in scripture that sometimes feels dry as a desert.In this episode, it's all about shaking off the numbness and awakening to a vibrant, honest, and obedient faith walk. Whether you're struggling to connect with God, wrestling with questions, or just plain feeling blah about faith, know that you're not alone. I've been there, we've all been there, and together, we'll uncover how to come back to life spiritually.Don't forget to tune in for a heartfelt talk filled with truth, vulnerability, and encouragement. Remember, subscribe to The Thought Vault wherever you listen to podcasts, drop us a review if you're feeling the love, and jump into the conversation on our YouTube channel comments!

Join us for Week Two of the "Organic Disciples" series with Pastor Samuel Laws. In this session, dive into the transformative topic of "Bible Engagement." Pastor Samuel unfolds insights on how to organically integrate the Bible into your discipleship journey. Discover practical ways to deepen your understanding of scripture and foster a vibrant connection with God. Don't miss this opportunity to enrich your discipleship experience. Tune in to Week Two of "Organic Disciples" and subscribe to Brave Church for more empowering messages. #OrganicDisciples #BraveChurch #BibleEngagement

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When it comes to engaging with the Word of God, do you have the tools to help you understand and apply what you are reading? Let's dive deeper into a few of the study tools available to equip us to grasp and implement what the Bible says to our everyday lives. Welcome! We're so glad you joined us today! We would love to welcome you, check into our gathering at https://wearetrinity.com/checkin. Ways to engage with Trinity Church:✅ Introduce yourself at https://wearetrinity.com/checkin.✅ Create a free account at wearetrinity.tv for more engaging online content.✅ Join the conversation on our social media platforms!✅ Partner with the ministries of Trinity Church through giving at wearetrinity.com/giveonline.✅ Find notes for today's message at wearetrinity.com/messagenotes. Trinity Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by awakening people to full life with Christ. Our desire is for everyone to experience the spiritual transformation that being a disciple of Jesus Christ can bring, to thrive in authentic community with others, and extend Biblical hospitality to those around them. We hope that you will join this everyday adventure with us! Connect with Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trinitywired/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TrinityWiredTikTok: @trinitychurchlansing Music Streaming License No. CSPL025826 #trinitychurch #katiekregel #disciplemaking https://vimeo.com/879136832/d26446bbbf?share=copy

Top headlines for Tuesday, August 15, 2023In this episode, we start with a miraculous report from Maui, where a church from Pastor Greg Laurie's Harvest Christian Fellowship survived the devastating wildfires, a beacon of hope amidst the tragic loss of over 2,000 structures and innocent lives. Then, we delve into controversies in Congress, as republican members express concern over Biden's administration funding for an international organization promoting atheism. Ending on a hopeful note, we discuss a recent reporting indicating a nuanced relationship of the younger generation with religion - even with declining engagement, a considerable number of these young people credit the bible for life-changing transformations. Tune in for a thought-provoking dialogue at the intersection of faith and contemporary issues.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News ‘By God's grace': Harvest Kumulani in Maui undamaged by wildfires | Church & Ministries News McCaul: Iran will use $6B in Biden hostage deal for ‘terror' | Politics News Lawmakers investigating Biden funding spread of atheism abroad | Politics News Transgender protesters in Texas spit on, harass women, children | Politics News NJ parents oppose 'gender-neutral' trans education policies | U.S. News Parents sue school district to opt kids out of LGBT lessons | U.S. News Hotel clerk saves 2 girls from sex trafficking | U.S. News Half of Gen Zers says the Bible 'transformed' their lives: study | Living News

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Dr. Mark Jobe, president of Moody Bible Institute, pastor, author, and host of Bold Steps, shares about his background to getting into ministry work, what it means to be a movement church, and stepping up to work with at-risk youth in Chicago. John Plake of the American Bible Society talks about how we measure the abundant life and having persevering hope. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Top headlines for Tuesday, June 13, 2023In this episode, we dive into recent studies and events shaping American society. Discover how Christians engaging with the Bible experience flourishing in all domains, the rising number of socially conservative individuals, and the contentious atmosphere surrounding LGBT legislation. Lastly, we'll explore Unity Weekend, highlighting nationwide efforts by churches promoting racial harmony through Christ.Subscribe to this Podcast Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Overcast Follow Us on Social Media @ChristianPost on Twitter Christian Post on Facebook @ChristianPostIntl on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Get the Edifi App Download for iPhone Download for Android Subscribe to Our Newsletter Subscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and Thursday Click here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning! Links to the News Faithful Christians flourish in all aspects of life: survey | U.S. News Number of social conservatives in US highest since 2012: Gallup | U.S. News Instagram connects pedophiles to child sex content: researchers | U.S. News Human Rights Campaign calls Christian groups 'the enemy' | Politics News Supreme Court rejects Christian school's request to uphold firing | Politics News Minnesota transfers biological male to women's prison | U.S. News England's NHS restricts use of puberty blockers for minors | World News Nearly all top-25 worship songs are tied to 5 megachurches | Church & Ministries News Over 1,800 churches left United Methodist Church in 2022 | Church & Ministries News Over 5,000 UMC churches granted disaffiliation since 2022 | Church & Ministries News 'Unity Weekend': Churches nationwide preach on racial unity | Church & Ministries News