Podcasts about Blaise Pascal

Au programme du Pédalo ce soir : Des professeurs du lycée Blaise Pascal de Segré se mobilisent pour soutenir Jülide Yazici, une de leur collègue qui a été arrêtée en Albanie et qui risque la prison en Turquie. Pour tout comprendre de cette affaire, on reçoit Gaël Réaubourg Dufay, membre du collectif de soutien. Playlist : Good Friend > Gia Margaret /

Hai Wonder Kids, kembali dalam renungan anak GKY Mangga Besar. Judul renungan hari ini adalah Taruhan PascalDiambil dari: Mazmur 119:16 “Aku akan bergemar dalam ketetapan-ketetapan-Mu; firman-Mu tidak akan kulupakan.”Wonder Kids, Blaise Pascal adalah seorang ilmuwan, ahli matematika, penemu, filsuf, dan pemikir Kristen yang sangat cerdas. Ia membuat alat hitung mekanis dan menemukan prinsip ilmiah yang kemudian dikenal sebagai Hukum Pascal.Pada tahun 1654, Pascal mengalami peristiwa rohani yang membuatnya semakin sungguh-sungguh mengikut Tuhan. Ia lalu menulis banyak pemikiran tentang iman Kristen. Salah satu gagasannya yang terkenal disebut “Taruhan Pascal.”Pascal mengajak orang berpikir seperti ini: jika seseorang percaya kepada Allah dan ternyata Allah sungguh ada, ia memperoleh kehidupan kekal bersama-Nya. Jika ia menolak Allah dan ternyata Allah sungguh ada, akibatnya sangat serius. Namun, jika Allah tidak ada, orang yang percaya hanya kehilangan beberapa kesenangan dunia yang sementara. Karena itu, menurut Pascal, lebih masuk akal untuk memilih percaya kepada Allah.Pemikiran ini menarik, tetapi kita perlu berhati-hati. Iman kepada Tuhan bukan sekadar taruhan supaya kita mendapatkan keuntungan atau terhindar dari hukuman. Kita juga tidak percaya kepada Allah hanya karena merasa pilihan itu lebih aman. Iman Kristen memiliki dasar yang kuat: Allah menyatakan diri-Nya melalui ciptaan, firman-Nya, dan terutama melalui Yesus Kristus yang mati dan bangkit.Kita datang kepada Tuhan bukan hanya untuk mendapatkan surga. Kita datang karena Dia adalah Pencipta, Tuhan, dan Juruselamat yang layak dikasihi. Kita percaya bukan hanya dengan pikiran, tetapi juga menyerahkan hati dan hidup kepada-Nya.Wonder Kids, hari ini lakukan ini: Bacalah satu bagian firman Tuhan dan mintalah Tuhan menolongmu mengenal-Nya lebih sungguh, bukan sekadar mengetahui tentang Dia.Mari kita berdoa: Tuhan, terima kasih karena Engkau bukan sekadar pilihan. Engkau adalah Allah yang benar dan layak dipercaya. Tolong aku mengenal-Mu, mengasihi-Mu, dan tidak melupakan firman-Mu. Dalam nama Tuhan Yesus aku berdoa, Amin.Wonder Kids, ingatlah: iman bukan sekadar taruhan, tetapi jawaban hati kepada Allah yang sudah lebih dahulu menyatakan kasih-Nya kepada kita. Tuhan Yesus memberkati.

In this episode of the Credo Podcast, Dr. Graham Tomlin, President of St Mellitus College(opens in new tab), joins Matthew Barrett for a discussion about Blaise Pascal and Tomlin’s new… Download Audio

This week Bruce takes a deep dive into Pascal's Wager. If there is even a small chance that God exists, and believing could lead to an infinite reward while disbelief risks an infinite loss, then believing is the rational choice... right?Blaise Pascal was one of the founders of probability theory back in the 17th century. Even aside from the potentially problematic theological point his famous wager makes, it also raises important questions about probability theory, Bayes' theorem, and even modern Bayesian epistemology. How do we handle situations where the potential payoff is enormous—or even infinite?Pascal's Wager is also the thread we pull that unravels Bayesian Epistemology, while also showing why Bayesian Reasoning is really part of Critical Rationalism.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

As a Christian, I believe God makes sense. I start with beauty and goodness. What I find most interesting and lovely, what I find most good and pleasing, is the story in which God is the center. Could it also possibly be true? Join me as I share why our deepest longings connect us with the heart of the story of God.The sermon today is titled "Comparing Gods." This sermon is the second installment in our series "Why God Makes Sense." Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 17, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Gavin Ortlund, Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't.C. S. Lewis, Mere Christianity.Anselm, Proslogion.Blaise Pascal, Pensees.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Are you sure this life is real? How do we know this life is real? What does being “real” even mean? According to Blaise Pascal, everything we know, everything we think we know is real, is a matter of feeling. It's not a matter of reasoning, ultimately, at the foundation. This concept anchors my conversation today with Yuval Avnur, a Professor of Philosophy at Scripps College and author of Why Read Pascal Today?We dive into Blaise Pascal, the 17th-century true polymath genius who believed that a human being is a heart with a belief-forming mechanism attached as an afterthought. According to Pascal, feeling something with your heart is a way of knowing. We get into why this idea provides the perfect lens to view everything from the escalation of political polarization to rabid online echo chambers to moon-landing conspiracies. Instead of getting trapped in those realities, Yuval argues that Pascal offers a way out. He lays out Pascal's remarkably modern advice on how to actually persuade someone: stop dunking on them with red-faced, shrieking facts, and start asking why the world looks the way it does from where the other person's standing. It's amazing how a guy who died over 350 years ago understands the internet age better than most of us alive today. We also get into whether or not we live in a simulation, what most people completely get wrong about Pascal's Wager, what a debate would look like between Blaise Pascal, devout Catholic, against staunch atheist Sam Harris, why AI art makes us feel alone, and The Experience Machine Dilemma: Would you abandon reality for a perfectly fake life?Subscribe to The Zach Show 2.0 to gain early access to all future episodes, exclusive AMAs, the ability to suggest guest questions, bonus content, and more: TheZachShow.Supercast.ComYuval Avnur Links:Why Read Pascal Today?Scripps College ProfilePublicationsThe Zach Show Links: The Zach Show 2.0: ⁠https://thezachshow.supercast.com/⁠Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sP⁠YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3lTpJdj⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/auxoro/⁠TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@zachshowpod⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.auxoro.com/⁠Substack: ⁠https://thezachshow.substack.com/⁠If you're not ready to subscribe to The Zach Show 2.0, rating the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts is free and massively helpful. It boosts visibility, helps new listeners discover the show, and keeps this chaos alive. Thank you: Rate The Zach Show on Spotify: ⁠https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt⁠Rate The Zach Show on Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://bit.ly/458nbha⁠

As a Christian, I believe God makes sense. I start with beauty and goodness. What I find most interesting and lovely, what I find most good and pleasing, is the story in which God is the center. Could it also possibly be true? Join me as I share why our deepest longings connect us with the heart of the story of God.The sermon today is titled "Why God Makes Sense." This sermon is the first installment in our series "Why God Makes Sense." Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on May 10, 2026. All lessons fit under 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under BEGIN: A Satisfying Faith.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):Gavin Ortlund, Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn't.Glen Scrivener, The Air We Breathe.Anselm, Proslogion.Blaise Pascal, Pensees.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

in 1656 Blaise Pascal wrote in a long letter at the very end (in French) “I have made this longer only because I did not have the time to make it shorter.” His point was that it takes effort to make something shorter. This is the effort that I have used to make my podcast episodes only about 10 minutes. And I’ve done so for over 300 episodes. Join me for a celebration, reaffirming my mission statement, and answering questions. Celebrating 300+ Episodes and the Reality of Podcast Survival. Eek Well, hey there! Welcome back—and welcome back for the 300th-plus time. I didn’t have a 300th-plus episode celebration, and I think this show deserves that. Not only is this podcast in the top 5% as far as reach, but with reaching over 300 episodes, we are in the 1.4% of podcasts that survive that long. For comparison, would you believe that only 50% of podcasts ever make it past 8 episodes? So you’ll definitely agree that we need to celebrate and also talk about some things. It’s about time I told you about my mission and origin and all that stuff, and I do tend to sprinkle that in from time to time. But let me get down to it, and in advance, I’m going to apologize for breaking my rule. Podcast episodes like this, I try to stick to 10 minutes. This is probably going to be double that. I explain why I do that as well. The Origin of Alchemy for Life™ and Interviewing High-Profile Guests So let me talk about the origin. The origin is the same origin as everything else that I work on in Alchemy for Life. It was a life-changing event that set me on the path to figure out what life was made of and what we spend our time, energy, and resources on. So, from that moment, I worked on a coaching system. I worked on understanding. I started writing books. And one of the very first things I did was start a podcast. And at that time, I started focusing on interviewing people because I knew that I didn’t know a lot of things, and other people did. I pushed far out of my comfort zone, and I interviewed really high-profile and famous people. I interviewed Scott Adams, the late John McAfee, recently a monk from Bhutan, and the executive producer of the Stargate franchise. An Unscripted Interviewing Style Built for You (the listener!) My interviewing style is different, and let me try to kind of put bookends around it—and you can see I’m struggling just to sort of describe that. So this is what I do. I don’t really have a list of questions. I formulate a list of questions and how I think I’d like it to go in my mind, but then I’m open to the way that the conversation works. And then at the same time, you’re there. I think of you being there. I think of the average person who’s listening to a podcast. I don’t want you to ever say, “Oh, why didn’t you ask them that? Oh, if I was interviewing them, I’d ask them this.” Well, I try to do that for you. Direct Outreach, One-Hour Limits, and Respecting Listener Time Reaching guests is direct. I reach out directly. I don’t use a service. I don’t like filling out forms. And a lot of times, it’s an email or a DM in some way, whether it’s on YouTube or Twitter or what have you. Sometimes it takes literally six or more months to get in touch with someone. Sometimes they’re busy, and sometimes they’re kind of putting you off because they don’t know who you are. I mean, if you say, “Hey, I’m Mark with Alchemy for Life,” they go, “What, what?” Those interviews are kept to about an hour. And when I say they’re kept to about an hour, there’s a number of reasons. I don’t like podcast episodes that are extra long, and I’ll get into that later. But for interviews, I promise people I will only take one hour of their valuable time. And I think it’s very valuable. And for you to sit there and just have a conversation with a stranger for an hour or more is really wonderful. And I remind them when we get to the end of the hour, and some people actually say, “Well, no, can we go longer?” The 10-Minute Format and Actionable Homework And so that leads me to the philosophy and the format. So, for those, they are one hour. My episodes in which I try to do what I do for you are kept at 10 minutes. And the reason I do that, there’s a number of reasons. One of them is I respect your time. I mean, if you’re going to listen to this, I’m not going to babble for 30 minutes instead of giving you what I could give you in 10 minutes. I think the majority of podcasts out there do the opposite, quite frankly. My format is that I research and find something or notice something, and then I present it to you to raise your awareness. So the first part of the show is raising your awareness. The second part is, “Okay, what do we do with that?” And then the third part is moving forward and kind of a homework. And people think homework’s a bad word, but it’s not. It’s sort of like something to do or think about after the show. I want every single episode to be something that you take at least one thing moving forward and go, “I’m going to think about that. I’m going to write that down. I’m going to do that.” The Check Mark App and the 3 D’s: Discover, Distill, Disseminate And speaking of actionable takeaways, the Check Mark app that I created also has the episodes in there, and it includes the homework in a really cool list to use. I don’t really know of any other podcasts out there in which they have an app that you can use as a to-do list, but also has the episodes in there that you can search. It’s kind of cool. Check it out. My philosophy in really approaching everything, which includes the show, is the 3 D’s. And there’s actually 5, I think at one time I wrote them down. But for me, it’s Discover, Distill, and Disseminate. So, I find something, I notice something. I try to research it and break it down so that it makes sense and that I’m not fibbing. And then disseminate means, you know, I show it to you. I get it out to the masses. I get it out to you so that you can see it as well, and you can go, “Oh, I didn’t realize there was this known psychological effect of doing this. I didn’t even know what the parasympathetic nervous system was. Three Voices? That’s crazy talk. What’s that?” Solo Production, Automation Distaste, and Cross-Referencing Books As far as the production of the show, it’s my massive team. And when I say my massive team, I mean me. That’s it. It’s just me. I’m the person that creates the graphics, I’m the person that records the show, sets up the clients, reaches out to the guests, posts about it, and so forth. I don’t even use automation to post. I don’t like when people use automation because I can tell right away. It’s like static. You see the same thing posted time and time again, and you’re like, “And?” Like I’m supposed to pay attention to you in this thing you posted, but you couldn’t take the time to post it? Now look, I understand when you have a lot going on, it makes sense to set up, you know, HootSuite and all that other stuff. I get it. But for me, I just post something thoughtful about each episode because I care about each episode. Each episode means something to me. I put my heart into it. Sorry, I need to back up. When we were talking about the show format and things like that, one of the things I also like to do is like integrate things. So if I mention something to you, but it’s something I’ve talked about at length in a book or touched on in a book, I mention that book as well. Like I said Three Voices before, if there’s something that is related to intuition, I’ll say, “Hey, by the way, in Three Voices, I talk about that and it’s called the first voice.” So I like to cross-reference everything in the library, and I’m your friendly neighborhood card catalog for all of my stuff. My Stance on AI in Creative Writing Okay, back to the production. So, I have some interesting thoughts on AI, and I’ve probably done four episodes on it, and I have another one that’s probably going to come out right after this one. AI has its place as sort of like a bean counter and sorting machine, but I am absolutely against AI doing anything remotely creative for me. It has never written for me, it never will. And the only thing it does, or there are two things it does for me: One, I actually have a paid subscription to a service that allows me to do AI art. And we can talk about that and argue with me about that later. But it will take literally 10, 20, 30, hundreds of iterations to get one image that I want correctly. I don’t go into ChatGPT and say, “Oh, make me an image about this, make me this flyer that makes me throw up.” Instead, I craft something over and over again to the point where I go crazy. And that’s the art I sometimes use. There’s one that turned out really well, it was a little boy who was like fascinated with wonder and creativity, and I thought that one turned out really well. The other thing is I will run by my particular AI the SEO titles for my stuff. Sometimes I listen, sometimes I tweak it, sometimes I don’t. As of this show, I have actually switched the software that I use to produce these episodes. Podcast Monetization, Sponsor Integrity, and Hey It’s Free As far as monetization, with the reach that I have and so forth, I have none. I’ve been approached a couple times about, you know, a certain pill or a certain this or that that they will pay me to talk about, but I’d also have to take it. And I’m not doing that. I’m just I’m not going to be taking any kind of drugs or medicines or herbs or whatever just to put it on the show. If you want me to say, “Hey, this is a great vacuum because, you know, I’ve noticed that and I did the research,” that’s fine. You know, please send me a vacuum. So because of that, I’d like to think I have some pretty good sponsorship integrity, which is at this time none. But I also don’t really have any support. I mean, I do have Patreon set up for this, but I have never gotten a subscribing Patreon person. I mean, I have a donation link for people, I have a Buy Me a Coffee thing. So people are always welcome to do that. You’d think after 300, or after 100 or 50, at some point I would have said, “Well, dang, this is—I don’t make money doing this.” And you’d be right, because I did. I did that many times. I had this little meeting with myself and thought, “Mark, why are you doing this?” And for me, the reason I do it is it’s sort of the outreach wing of what I do. You get to hear about my books, my thought processes, the new things I’m working on, how everything integrates together, all that stuff. And you don’t have to pay anything for it. You don’t have to even go pick up a book or do that—please pick up a book—but you don’t have to do any of that stuff. You can just simply listen to these episodes. Where to Stream, Searchable Master Archives, and Command+F And speaking of listening to the episodes, I make this available on Spotify, iTunes, YouTube, and on my Alchemy for Life site. There’s an embed on there where you can look at each and every one of these, and there’s a player you could play in the browser while you’re reading the transcript or reading the articles that I write. In some cases, I write an entirely different article. And people have thought I’m crazy because I record this, and then I go back and I go, “Well, now I’m going to write that in—not a conversational voice, which is what this is, hello—but instead, I do it as an authoritative voice, which is how you write articles where you’re trying to teach something.” There’s actually two pages on the Alchemy for Life site for this podcast: One just shows all the pretty graphics that I have, and it’s in chronological order. And then there’s another page that’s just text that specifically lists every single episode. And the cool thing about that is Command+F on a Mac, Control+F on Windows, will allow you to search that page. So if there’s a name or a concept or something that you want to look for, boom, you can do that. And in the Check Mark app, it does that as well. Can you Hear ME? Seeking Real Listener Feedback and Community So let’s talk about you. Because I’m in a vacuum. How many emails, how many comments, how much feedback would you think I get? If your answer is anything other than, “Well, none,” well, you’re wrong. There’s an incredible lack of communication, and it bothers me. It’s sad, because I put a lot of work into this, and I’d love to hear how you feel about something. I’d love for you to say, “Well, Mark, I disagree with what you said in this particular episode.” And you can go into Patreon without paying anything and actually be part of communications. I envisioned having after-listener parties in which people would listen to this and then we’d get together and everyone would sort of talk about a specific podcast episode. Wouldn’t that be kind of a fun community to form? Like people who are like-minded, as they say, but people who are really open-minded and enjoy this stuff. And then I can sort of moderate and do that. I would love to do that, and I hope someday I’m able to do that. Hopefully before 400, 500, or 1,000. So if you haven’t commented, feel free. I’m open and I listen. There are a number of ways to communicate with me. You can email. Again, Patreon’s fun because that way people can see your comment and then there might be other people who say, “Yeah, you’re right.” Reviews, Ratings, Guest Appearances, and Theme Song Music Credits If you haven’t rated this podcast, I implore you, please. I mean, obviously I hope that every rating is 5 stars, but, you know, rate with your heart. And if it’s something that you got something out of, I’d love to hear about it. I have some really great—I have some great ratings, except for when I was review-bombed. And you can always see that there’s 5-star ratings from people and they have this great description, and then there’s that 1-star rating. And you’re like, “Oh, what didn’t you like? Did you just come from the dentist? What’s wrong?” And that sort of thing happened to my books, too. And, you know, it is what it is. But your voice is heard and it’s added to the whole, and it really means a lot to me. If you’re like, “Look, Mark, I’m not going to throw you any money, but I can say something kind,” by all means, do that. It means the world to me. And that’s why I do this. If this podcast got in your hands and you yourself also have a podcast and you’re looking for guests, I am open to talking about all the amazing things that I work on. The music I use for this podcast is from Audionautics—Audionautics, excuse me, I never say that right—and it is under the Creative Commons, so I’m free to use it. The theme song, however, was created by me, and it’s much longer than what you hear in the beginning. It’s got an awful lot of words and it tells the whole Alchemy story, but I don’t use it. I just use that beginning part that fires me up. Final Gratitude and Wrapping Up So, in closing, if this is the very first episode, oh my god, I apologize. I don’t normally ramble on for this long. And I know for you, you’re probably like, “Oh, well, that’s not a big deal. We just hit the 15-minute mark.” And if you’ve been with me for a long time, if you’ve been with me for more than one—this is your second episode—thank you. You’re a long-time listener. I really appreciate it. I know what it takes to listen to a podcast, which is why I don’t do hour-long or hours-long rambling about stuff. I mean, if you really want to hear that, go sit in a bar next to an old dude and ask him a bunch of questions. But I’d like to do something that gives you tangible takeaways. So I really appreciate you listening and being a listener and subscriber. It really means a lot to me. If I get to work with you sometime in the future, even cooler. But regardless of that, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is the 300+ episode. Take care of yourself. You mean a lot to me.

Our friend had a medical procedure to repair what the doctor called "a hole in her heart." Then he told her that everyone is born with a hole in their heart. That got my attention. Really? I called a longtime friend of mine who is a highly experienced and respected heart surgeon. He told me that before we are born, there's a hole that is this passageway for blood to enter our pre-natal heart. In most people, and I'm glad I'm most people, the hole heals up within a few days after birth. But for a few, it doesn't go away, and it really needs to be repaired. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "The Hole in Your Heart." So everyone is born with a hole in their heart. Not just physically, but spiritually. But unlike that physical hole in your heart, the spiritual one doesn't go away unless you let the greatest physician of all fill that hole. That spiritual hole in our heart keeps letting us know that it's there through the loneliness that no relationship seems to remove. The emptiness that never goes away for very long, no matter what we do to fill up our life. The "what's it all for?" questions about life that make everything seem so ultimately meaningless. It's like there's this voice inside us that seems to be saying, "Something's missing." We keep thinking the next relationship will be what we're missing, or the next thrill, or the next accomplishment, the next spiritual experience, the next "toy," the next milestone. But every time we get to the top of the hill we think has what we've been looking for, we find there's another hill to climb. After a while, we assume that this hollowness inside, this hole in our heart is just how it is. The Bible describes King Solomon as the richest and wisest man of his time. And he had the resources to do it all. Here's his conclusion: "I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind." But just accepting that hole in your heart is ultimately deadly. It needs to be treated. It needs to be healed by the only One big enough to fill that hole in your heart; the God who made you to belong to Him. The brilliant physicist Blaise Pascal concluded that "inside every man is a God-shaped vacuum." The hole in your heart is there to tell you that you really need God and that He isn't there because of something that makes it impossible for God to live there - all the sinning you and I have done; all the wrong things. Until that's forgiven and removed, the God you were made for has to remain outside. In John 4:13-14, our word for today from the Word of God, Jesus is at a well, talking with a woman who has tried to fill the hole in her heart with one relationship after another. Jesus says to her, and to you, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, but whoever drinks the water I give him will never thirst ... the water I give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." Wow, those words, "Thirsty again" - that's the hole in our heart. "Never thirst" - well, that's the hole in our heart finally filled as Jesus erases every sin of your life with His amazing forgiveness. He can do that because He did all the dying for all the sinning you've ever done. It's paid for. Which means your heart can be clean today and the God of the universe can finally move in; your lifetime search over. But you have to reach out to Jesus. You've got to tell Him that you're done driving your life, and that you're trusting completely in His death for your sin. Would you tell Him today, "Jesus, you made me. You've got me. You paid for me with your life on the cross. I'm yours." He's alive. He walked out of his grave. He can walk into your life right now. You know, there's great information about how to be sure you belong to Him at our website. I want you to see it, check it out today. It's ANewStory.com. Haven't you lived long enough without the One you were made for. You don't have to live without Him one more day.

Welcome to a new series about Cultural Witness! In this episode Bishop Graham Tomlin and Dr Belle Tindall-Riley join us from the Center for Cultural Witness based in London. Their work is the inspiration for this series, which considers the role and posture of Christianity and the church within society. What do Christians have to offer culture? How does 'cultural witness' relate to apologetics and political theology?Check out their books here: Belle Tindall-Riley, The Sacred AcheGraham Tomlin, Blaise Pascal

Are we puny and wretched or divine and transcendent? Or are we both? According to the great French mathematician, inventor, and religious thinker Blaise Pascal (1623–1662), yes. This week Eric and Taylor contemplate Pascal's proto-existentialist account of the human condition and its possible relevance to Taoism, evolution, AI, language, and (maybe) the religious practices of elephants.

Was wäre, wenn Gott existiert?Was wäre, wenn? Der Autor Randall Munroe beantwortet in seinem Buch «What If?» auf humorvolle Weise absurde hypothetische Fragen mit wissenschaftlichen Überlegungen. Auch der französische Philosoph und Mathematiker Blaise Pascal beschäftigte sich mit einer solchen Frage: Was wäre, wenn Gott wirklich existiert?Pascal stellt fest, dass sich Gottes Existenz mit reiner Vernunft weder beweisen noch widerlegen lässt. Deshalb betrachtet er die Frage als eine Art Wette: Was steht auf dem Spiel, wenn wir an Gott glauben – und was, wenn wir es nicht tun? Für Pascal ist die Antwort eindeutig: Wer an Gott glaubt und damit recht hat, gewinnt alles. Wer glaubt und sich irrt, verliert hingegen nichts Entscheidendes.Die sogenannte «Pascalsche Wette» lädt dazu ein, über die Konsequenzen des Glaubens nachzudenken – und darüber, worauf wir unser Leben setzen.#WortZumTag #Glaube #Gott #PascalscheWette #BlaisePascal #Theologie #Philosophie #Vertrauen #WasWäreWennGlaube, Gott, Pascalsche Wette, Blaise Pascal, Philosophie, Theologie, Vernunft, Existenz Gottes, hypothetische Fragen, Entscheidung, Vertrauen, Hoffnung

Rund 50.000 Menschen studieren in Düsseldorf. Viele von ihnen schreiben irgendwann Zeugnisse, Prüfungen, bekommen Noten und Leistungsnachweise. Ein Zeugnis ist immer eine Bestandsaufnahme.Es hält fest, wo jemand steht; im Wissen, im Können, im Leben. Auch die Heilige Schrift, die Bibel, ist ein Zeugnis, ein Zeugnis vom Wort Gottes. Menschen haben darin ihre Erfahrungen mit Gott festgehalten. Oft wird beim Glauben gesagt, das sei etwas rein Subjektives, etwas Gefühliges. Und dann stellt man ihm das Objektive gegenüber. Ich finde, das greift zu kurz. Wann immer Wahrheit etwas mit dem Leben zu tun hat, stehen lebendige Menschen im Mittelpunkt.Der Glaube ist mehr als Wissen. Er ist ein Wissen, das mich fordert, mein Leben verändert und mich selbst zum Zeugen macht. Zugleich braucht der Glaube Demut vor dem Wissen.Er weiß um die Wirklichkeit Gottes und darum, dass dieses Zeugnis helfen kann, das eigene Leben zu gestalten. Ein besonders eindrucksvolles Beispiel für diese Haltung ist Blaise Pascal, der französische Mathematiker und Philosoph. Er machte im Jahr 1654 eine tiefe Glaubenserfahrung und hielt sie auf einem kleinen Pergamentstreifen fest, den er bis zu seinem Tod bei sich trug.Der Text lautet: „Jahr der Gnade 1654, Montag, den 23. November. Seit ungefähr abends zehneinhalb bis ungefähr eine halbe Stunde nach Mitternacht: Feuer, Gott Abrahams, Gott Isaaks, Gott Jakobs, nicht der Philosophen und Gelehrten. Gewissheit, Gewissheit, Empfinden, Freude, Friede, der Gott Jesu Christi. Dein Gott ist mein Gott.Er ist allein auf den Wegen zu finden, die das Evangelium lehrt. Größe der menschlichen Seele, gerechter Vater. Die Welt kennt dich nicht, ich aber kenne dich.Freude, Freude, Freude, Freudentränen. Das aber ist das Ewige Leben, dass sie dich, der du allein wahrer Gott bist und den du gesandt hast, Jesum Christum, erkennen. Jesus Christus, Jesus Christus, ewige Freude für einen Tag der Mühe auf Erden.“Das ist Blaise Pascals Glaubenszeugnis. Und jedes Zeugnis beschreibt einen Istzustand, auch im Glauben. Er darf wachsen, sich vertiefen, sich verändern, wie ein gutes Zeugnis im Leben.Eines aber bleibt. Christlicher Glaube entsteht aus Begegnung. Wer das erfahren hat, wird anderen den Glauben nicht überstülpen wollen.Zeugnis geben heißt, ein Angebot machen. Als Hochschulpfarrer erlebe ich, wie wichtig solche Zeugnisse sind. Nicht nur auf dem Papier, sondern eben durch Menschen. Menschen, die Orientierung geben, die zeigen: Glaube ist kein abgeschlossenes Wissen, sondern ein Weg, der trägt.

••• Strategies for Overcoming Pride, Ep 439c . ••• Bible Study Verses: Proverbs 15:25, Proverbs 18.12, Genesis 3, James 4.6-7, Philippians 2:5-11, Psalm 110:3, Matthew 8:1-10, Psalm 127:1, John 12:24, Proverbs 4.23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Matthew 26:41, Mark 14:38, Matthew 12:34, Luke 6:45 . PART-B BIBLE VERSES: Isiah 14:12-15, Proverbs 6.16-19, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Jude 1.6. PART-A BIBLE VERSES: Isaiah 14:12-15, Matthew 6:1-2, Proverbs 6:16-19, Colossians 3:23, James 4:6-7 . ••• “For pride is spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment, or even common sense...the Christians are right: it is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began” C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity † ••• “Pride, perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak”, Thomas Fuller, 1608-1661, A brilliant English churchman and historian. He is now remembered for his writings, particularly his "Worthies of England", Published posthumously in 1862. He was a prolific author, and one of the first English writers able to live by his pen. † ••• "Jesus is the God whom we can approach without pride and before whom we can humble ourselves without despair" Blaise Pascal, 1623-1662 . † ••• “Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud”, Proverbs 16:19 KJV . ••• What are 3-indicators that one may have issues of pride in their life? ••• What are 5-dangers of having detrimental pride in one's life? ••• What are 8-life actions to over come pride in one's life? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about conquering the sin of pride through the power of Holy Spirit? ••• PART-B STUDY QUESTIONS: What are 7-reasons why God hates pride? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in it's mission. Thank You . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Etty Fidele Photography, Paris France, https://www.fideletty.com/, https://www.instagram.com/fideletty/, https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FideleEtty, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• † https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/search?q=pride+c.s.+lewis. http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/Blaise-Pascal-Quotes/ , Among the contemporaries of Descartes none displayed greater natural genius than Pascal, but his mathematical reputation rests more on what he might have done than on what he actually effected, as during a considerable part of his life he deemed it his duty to devote his whole time to religious exercises. At 16, Pascal began designing a calculating machine, which he finally perfected when he was thirty, the pascaline, a beautiful handcrafted box about 14x5x3 inches. The first accurate mechanical calculator was born.ZZZZ SPODIFY THIS BETTER:••• SHARING LINK: https://open.spotify.com/show/7naZVpZ02zaiAO04PAaTUq . ••• RESOURCE - Prayer Requests: PRAYER@SWRC.COM . ••• Study Guides at - https://open.spotify.com/show/7naZVpZ02zaiAO04PAaTUq . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• RESOURCE - Amazing Stories: https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod . ••• FERP250725 Episode#439c GOT 250725 Ep439c . ••• Winning The Battle Of The Mind, Part-9c of 9: Strategies for Overcoming Pride . ††† . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nathan and Cameron explore why hopelessness in the modern world feels fundamentally different from despair in the past, examining how the loss of a shared story, purpose, and identity has contributed to today's crisis of meaning. Drawing on Christian theology, philosophy, Charles Taylor, Blaise Pascal, Stoicism, and biblical examples, they contrast ancient forms of hopelessness rooted in fate, honor, and shame with the late-modern experience of purposelessness and isolation. The conversation unpacks why distraction, self-made meaning, and cultural narratives often fail to satisfy the human longing for significance, while offering a compelling vision of Christian hope grounded in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Rather than denying the brokenness of the world, Nathan and Cameron argue that authentic hope empowers believers to serve others, embrace their God-given purpose, and participate in God's redemptive work through the power of the Holy Spirit. If you've wrestled with anxiety, despair, purpose, meaning, faith, or the difference between optimism and biblical hope, this thought-provoking discussion offers timeless Christian insights for navigating life in an increasingly hopeless culture.DONATE LINK: https://toltogether.com/donate BOOK A SPEAKER: https://toltogether.com/book-a-speakerJOIN TOL CONNECT: https://toltogether.com/tol-connect TOL Connect is an online forum where TOL listeners can continue the conversation begun on the podcast.

••• Strategies for Overcoming Pride, Ep 438b . ••• Bible Study Verses: Isiah 14:12-15, Proverbs 6.16-19, Ezekiel 28:11-19, Jude 1.6 . ••• Previous Bible Study Verses: Isaiah 14:12-15, Matthew 6:1-2, Proverbs 6:16-19, Colossians 3:23, James 4:6-7 . ••• Next Weeks Bible Study Verses: Philippians 2:5-11. Bonus Verses: 1Pet2:9, Rm13:7, Col3:23, Pr18:12, Pr19:23, Pr15:25, Pr4:23, Jm4:6-7 . ••• “For pride is spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment, or even common sense...the Christians are right: it is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began” C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity † ••• “Pride, perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak”, Thomas Fuller, 1608-1661, A brilliant English churchman and historian. He is now remembered for his writings, particularly his "Worthies of England", Published posthumously in 1862. He was a prolific author, and one of the first English writers able to live by his pen . ••• "Jesus is the God whom we can approach without pride and before whom we can humble ourselves without despair" Blaise Pascal, 1623-1662, Among the contemporaries of Descartes none displayed greater natural genius than Pascal, but his mathematical reputation rests more on what he might have done than on what he actually effected, as during a considerable part of his life he deemed it his duty to devote his whole time to religious exercises. At 16, Pascal began designing a calculating machine, which he finally perfected when he was 30-years old, the PASCALINE, a beautiful handcrafted box about 14x5x3 inches. The first accurate mechanical calculator was created. Pascal was dismayed & disgusted by society's reactions to his machine & completely renounced his interest in science & mathematics, devoting the rest of his life to God. He is best known for his collection of spiritual essays, Les Pensees. Ironically, Pascal, a genius by any measure, with one of the finest brains of all time, died of a brain hemorrhage at the age of 39. † ••• “Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud”, Proverbs 16:19 KJV . ••• What are 7-reasons why God hates pride? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about conquering the sin of pride through the power of Holy Spirit? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in its mission . ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Etty Fidele Photography, Paris France, https://www.fideletty.com/ , https://www.instagram.com/fideletty/, https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FideleEtty, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• † https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/search?q=pride+c.s.+lewis. http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/Blaise-Pascal-Quotes/ .••• SHARING LINK: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3owGczZKXX3273pQRamTmY . ••• RESOURCE - Prayer Requests: PRAYER@SWRC.COM . ••• Study Guides at - https://open.spotify.com/show/7naZVpZ02zaiAO04PAaTUq . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• RESOURCE - Amazing Stories: https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod . ••• FERP250711 Episode#437a GOT 250711 Ep437a . ••• Winning The Battle Of The Mind, Part-8a of 9: Strategies for Overcoming Pride . ††† . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Un nouveau sommet consacré à l'intelligence artificielle s'ouvrira ce vendredi en Chine. Pendant quatre jours Shanghai va accueillir la Conférence mondiale sur l'IA. Un rendez-vous qui aura un écho particulier en France où la révolution AI Overviews est annoncée pour cet été. Le nouvel outil Google de réponses générées par l'IA doit en effet être déployé. Et les inquiétudes sont grandes chez les éditeurs de presse qui craignent d'être invisibilisés. Quels risques AI Overviews représente-t-il pour les médias ? À quoi ressemblera la presse après l'essor de l'intelligence artificielle ? Avec :  - Alexis Levrier, historien des médias, maître de conférences à l'université de Reims  - Éric Barbier, journaliste à L'Est Républicain et référent sur l'intelligence artificielle au sein du syndicat national des journalistes (SNJ) - Laurence Devillers, professeur en IA à Sorbonne Université, spécialiste des interactions affectives humain machine, présidente de la fondation Blaise Pascal. 

Un nouveau sommet consacré à l'intelligence artificielle s'ouvrira ce vendredi en Chine. Pendant quatre jours Shanghai va accueillir la Conférence mondiale sur l'IA. Un rendez-vous qui aura un écho particulier en France où la révolution AI Overviews est annoncée pour cet été. Le nouvel outil Google de réponses générées par l'IA doit en effet être déployé. Et les inquiétudes sont grandes chez les éditeurs de presse qui craignent d'être invisibilisés. Quels risques AI Overviews représente-t-il pour les médias ? À quoi ressemblera la presse après l'essor de l'intelligence artificielle ? Avec :  - Alexis Levrier, historien des médias, maître de conférences à l'université de Reims  - Éric Barbier, journaliste à L'Est Républicain et référent sur l'intelligence artificielle au sein du syndicat national des journalistes (SNJ) - Laurence Devillers, professeur en IA à Sorbonne Université, spécialiste des interactions affectives humain machine, présidente de la fondation Blaise Pascal. 

There is so much more possible for your children than you've been led to believe. In her fourth visit to the podcast, bestselling author Jennifer Pepito shares why homeschooling isn't about replicating school at home. Instead, it's about creating an environment where curiosity, character, creativity, and confidence can flourish. Drawing from the stories of Leonardo da Vinci, Booker T. Washington, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Blaise Pascal, and other remarkable people who learned outside traditional classrooms, Jennifer offers a hopeful vision that replaces fear with freedom. If you've ever wondered whether your own mistakes, limitations, or lack of experience disqualify you from giving your children an extraordinary education, this conversation is the encouragement you've been waiting for. Grab your copy of The Inspired Homeschool and check out https://www.thepeacefulpress.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The living ideas that Charlotte Mason says should inspire our education have been educating great minds since the beginning. The Inspired Homeschool is now available! https://amzn.to/4aKPCGJC.S. Lewis, Leonardo da Vinci, Blaise Pascal, and Joan of Arc were homeschooled. Jennifer Pepito reveals how history's greatest minds were educated, and what it means for your homeschool today.Jennifer Pepito, author of The Inspired Homeschool and host of The Restoration Home podcast, joins Mystie to share how Charlotte Mason's principles have been lived out through history's most inspiring figures. With over 25 years of homeschooling her seven children, Jennifer offers a vision for joyful, confident learning that goes far beyond boxed curricula.In this episode:✅ Why the most influential people in history were homeschooled — and what that means for Christian homeschooling today✅ How Charlotte Mason's living books approach transforms the way children learn✅ The surprising power of quiet time, free play, and time in nature✅ Why reading aloud is the most powerful thing you can do to pass on values to your children✅ How to stop comparing your homeschool to public school standards — and trust your children's God-given capacity to learn"We overestimate the power of a boxed curriculum or a trained teacher, and completely underestimate the power of our own love for God." — Jennifer PepitoWhether you're just starting your homeschool journey or 25 years in, this conversation will encourage you to build a homeschool rooted in faith, virtue, and joyful curiosity.

••• Strategies for Overcoming Pride, Ep 437a . ••• Bible Study Verses: Isaiah 14:12-15, Matthew 6:1-2, Proverbs 6:16-19, Colossians 3:23, James 4:6-7 . ••• “For pride is spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment, or even common sense...the Christians are right: it is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began” C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity † ••• “Pride, perceiving humility honorable, often borrows her cloak”, Thomas Fuller, 1608-1661, A brilliant English churchman and historian. He is now remembered for his writings, particularly his "Worthies of England", Published posthumously in 1862. He was a prolific author, and one of the first English writers able to live by his pen. † ••• "Jesus is the God whom we can approach without pride and before whom we can humble ourselves without despair" Blaise Pascal, 1623-1662, Among the contemporaries of Descartes none displayed greater natural genius than Pascal, but his mathematical reputation rests more on what he might have done than on what he actually effected, as during a considerable part of his life he deemed it his duty to devote his whole time to religious exercises. At 16, Pascal began designing a calculating machine, which he finally perfected when he was thirty, the pascaline, a beautiful handcrafted box about 14x5x3 inches. The first accurate mechanical calculator was born. Pascal was dismayed and disgusted by society's reactions to his machine and completely renounced his interest in science and mathematics, devoting the rest of his life to God. He is best known for his collection of spiritual essays, Les Pensees. Ironically, Pascal, a genius by any measure, with one of the finest brains of all time, died of a brain hemorrhage at the age of 39. † ••• “Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud”, Proverbs 16:19 KJV . ••• What is the Origin and Aspirations of Pride? ••• What are 4-reasons why the Almighty God hates pride so much? ••• What are the 5-Dangers of Having Pride in our hearts? ••• What are the 2-types of pride? ••• What are 8 aspects of behavior that ARE NOT PRIDE? ••• What are 5-behavioral characteristics that ARE pride? ••• What are 4-ways that pride manifests in a person's life? ••• Are you going to ask your small group to pray that you will be more intentional about conquering the sin of pride through the power of Holy Spirit? ••• Pastor Otuno expounds on this and much more on the exciting journey of Fresh Encounter Radio Podcast originally aired on WNQM, Nashville Quality Ministries and WWCR World Wide Christian Radio broadcast to all 7-continents on this big beautiful blue marble, earth, floating through space. Please be prayerful before studying The Word of God so that you will receive the most inspiration possible . ••• This Discipleship Teaching Podcast is a listener supported production by all the beloved of God who believe in ••• Broadcaster's Website - https://www.lifelonganointing.com . ••• Exceeding Thanks to Universe Creator Christ Jesus AND photo by Etty Fidele Photography, Paris France, https://www.fideletty.com/, https://www.instagram.com/fideletty/, https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/FideleEtty, Art Direction by gil on his mac with free mac layout software . ••• † https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/search?q=pride+c.s.+lewis . http://christian-quotes.ochristian.com/Blaise-Pascal-Quotes/••• SHARING LINK: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4irvOCxU1qHRyTp2BAmVYj . ••• RESOURCE - Prayer Requests: PRAYER@SWRC.COM . ••• Study Guides at - https://open.spotify.com/show/7naZVpZ02zaiAO04PAaTUq . ••• RESOURCE: FREE Max McLean Chronological Audio Bible! https://tinyurl.com/godspeaks777 . ••• RESOURCE - Amazing Stories: https://www.soundcloud.com/thewaytogod . ••• FERP250711 Episode#437a GOT 250711 Ep437a . ••• Winning The Battle Of The Mind, Part-8a of 9: Strategies for Overcoming Pride . ††† . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Books Referenced: -Faith, Hope and Poetry by Malcolm Guite Mentioned as the primary source for defining imagination as an "active power of perception" and "reason's twin faculty."-Leisure: The Basis of Culture by Josef PieperRecommended as a foundational work on contemplation, leisure, culture, and the rich inner life.-Disruptive Witness by Alan NobleMentioned as one of Noble's influential books.-On Getting Out of Bed by Alan NobleMentioned as another significant work by Alan Noble.-Fear and Trembling by Søren KierkegaardReferenced by Nathan in discussing imagination, fear, and possibility.-The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor DostoevskyUsed as an example of a book too rich to simply "download" as information.-Julius Caesar by William ShakespeareRecommended as a timeless lens for understanding political anger, betrayal, and power.Essays & Articles-Tradition and the Individual Talent by T. S. EliotDiscussed extensively as an example of entering "the Great Conversation" between tradition and individuality.-"The Great Conversation" (concept)Referenced as the tradition of engaging with classic works across generations.In this episode of Thinking Out Loud, Nathan and Cameron explore the power of imagination, its relationship to reason, and why it is essential for human flourishing, Christian discipleship, moral decision-making, empathy, creativity, and a rich inner life. Drawing on the insights of Malcolm Guite, Blaise Pascal, Josef Pieper, T.S. Eliot, Aristotle, Søren Kierkegaard, Shakespeare, and Fyodor Dostoevsky, Nathan and Cameron discuss how imagination helps people perceive reality, envision a better future, cultivate contentment, engage deeply with Scripture, and participate in the great conversation of human thought. They also examine the dangers of fantasy, distraction, and deception, while making a compelling case for reading great books, slowing down, practicing reflection, and developing the imagination as a gift from God. If you're interested in Christian worldview, apologetics, philosophy, theology, classical education, faith and culture, spiritual formation, and the role of imagination in everyday life, this conversation offers practical wisdom and thought-provoking insights.

Scripture: Genesis 28 "From about half-past ten in the evening until about half-past twelve, FIRE. God of Abraham, God of Isaac, God of Jacob, not of the philosophers and scholars. Certitude. Certitude. Feeling. Joy. Peace. God of Jesus Christ." – Blaise Pascal, November 23, 1654. + An Encounter with God is always by the Grace of GodI am the LORD God and I will be your God…  I will include you in my deepest purposes…  I will always be with you, and I will never give up on you…  Philippians 1:6 NIV+ An Encounter with God creates the Fear of GodJeremiah 10:7 NIV Psalm 112:1 NIV Jeremiah 5:22 NIV+ An Encounter with God leads to Transformation by God John 1:49–51 NIV 

Bible StudyDon't just take our word for it . . . take His! We would encourage you to spend time examining the following Scriptures that shaped this sermon: Sermon OutlineBig IdeaHumanity was made for God, and every restless longing ultimately points to Christ. The Restless Human HeartIllustrationsAugustine of Hippo — “Our hearts are restless until they rest in You.”Blaise Pascal — “All men crave happiness.”Tom Brady — “There's got to be more than this.”TruthEarthly success and pleasure cannot satisfy the soul. Paul's Burden for AthensActs 17:16Paul was “provoked” by the city's idols.Deeply distressedMoved with compassionBurdened for lost soulsApplicationChristians should respond to a lost culture with truth, compassion, and gospel engagement.III. Paul at the AreopagusActs 17:22–23“To the unknown god”Paul uses their spiritual longing as a bridge to the gospel.Key InsightHumanity senses God exists but cannot truly know Him apart from revelation. The Message of the Areopagus Sermon God Is CreatorActs 17:24Creator of all thingsLord over heaven and earthNot confined to temples God Is Self-SufficientActs 17:25Needs nothing from mankindGives life and breath to all God Is SovereignActs 17:26Rules over nations and historyHumanity shares one origin Humanity Was Made for GodActs 17:27Humanity longs for HimGod is not far away Idolatry Distorts TruthActs 17:29God cannot be reduced to idolsFalse worship blinds the heart The Gospel Demands RepentanceActs 17:30–31God commands repentanceJudgment is comingChrist's resurrection proves His authority Paul's Method: Contextualizing the GospelActs 17:28Paul quotes Greek poets to connect with his audience.DefinitionContextualizing the gospel means explaining unchanging truth in understandable ways without changing the message itself. ApplicationsFor Believers2 Corinthians 5:20“We are ambassadors for Christ.”Engage culture faithfullySpeak truth with compassionShare the gospel boldlyFor UnbelieversRepentance is:Turning from sinTurning toward God in faith and surrenderPromise of the GospelRest for the soulForgivenessJoy in ChristEternal lifeClosing TruthHumanity was made for GodIdols cannot satisfyChrist alone brings rest to the restless soulStudy QuestionsWhy do you think Augustine's quote about the restless heart still resonates today?What are some modern idols people pursue in place of God?What does it mean that Paul was “provoked” by the idols in Athens?How did Paul balance truth and compassion in engaging a pagan culture?Why is the altar “to the unknown god” so significant?What does Paul teach about the nature of God in verses 24–27?What is the difference between contextualizing the gospel and compromising the gospel?Why is repentance essential to the Christian message?How does the resurrection validate Jesus' authority?What practical ways can Christians serve as ambassadors for Christ in today's culture?Questions?Do you have a question about today's sermon? Email Tim Winkler ().

A talk from the 2026 Mockingbird Conference in NYC, Wow to the Deadness: Wonder for the Weary. April 25, 2026. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).

Graham Tomlin joins Kelsi to discuss the influence and faith of 17th-century polymath, Blaise Pascal, based on Tomlin's most recent book, "Blaise Pascal: The Man Who Made the Modern World." The two discuss his similarities and differences with Martin Luther, his views of 17th-century French society (and how this culture offers many lessons for our modern world), and his contributions to Christian apologetics. Graham is the editor-in-Chief of Seen & Unseen, and a former Bishop of Kensington. He is a regular contributor to national publications and has written many books and articles, both academic and more popular. He founded the Centre for Cultural Witness, home to Seen & Unseen, in 2023. He taught theology within Oxford University for many years before founding St. Mellitus College.Show Notes:⁠⁠⁠Support 1517 Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 on Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Events Schedule⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1517 Academy - Free Theological Education⁠⁠⁠More from Kelsi:⁠⁠⁠Kelsi Klembara⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kelsi on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Kelsi on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kelsi's Substack⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Show:⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠More from Graham: Order Blaise Pascal:The Man Who Made the Modern WorldSeen & UnseenGraham's Substack

On l'utilise souvent pour parler d'amour, pour justifier un choix irrationnel ou une passion incompréhensible. Pourtant, la célèbre formule « Le cœur a ses raisons, que la raison ne connaît point » ne parle pas du tout de sentiments amoureux. Et c'est même presque l'inverse.Cette phrase vient des Pensées de Blaise Pascal, philosophe et mathématicien du XVIIe siècle. Chez lui, le mot “cœur” ne désigne pas l'émotion romantique, mais une forme de connaissance intuitive, profonde, presque spirituelle. Pascal distingue deux façons d'accéder à la vérité : la raison, qui passe par le raisonnement logique et les preuves, et le cœur, qui relève de l'intuition immédiate.Quand il écrit cette phrase, Pascal parle en réalité de la foi. Pour lui, l'existence de Dieu ne peut pas être démontrée de manière strictement rationnelle. Elle se “sent”, elle se saisit par une conviction intérieure. Le cœur, dans ce contexte, est donc un organe de connaissance, pas un siège d'émotions amoureuses.C'est là toute la subtilité — et toute la confusion moderne. Nous lisons aujourd'hui le mot “cœur” avec notre sens contemporain, chargé d'affect et de romantisme. Mais au XVIIe siècle, le terme renvoie davantage à l'intuition, à une forme d'évidence intérieure qui échappe à la démonstration scientifique.D'ailleurs, la phrase elle-même est construite de manière très précise. Pascal joue sur une figure de style appelée diaphore, ou plus précisément une antanaclase : le mot “raison” apparaît deux fois, mais avec deux sens différents. D'un côté, “les raisons du cœur” désignent des motifs, des justifications internes. De l'autre, “la raison” renvoie à la faculté logique, rationnelle. Autrement dit, il oppose deux formes de “raisonner” : l'une intuitive, l'autre analytique.Ce glissement de sens explique pourquoi la citation a été détournée. Elle est devenue une formule pratique pour excuser des décisions émotionnelles, notamment en amour. Mais chez Pascal, il ne s'agit pas de dire que l'amour échappe à la logique. Il s'agit de dire que certaines vérités fondamentales — comme la foi — ne relèvent pas de la démonstration rationnelle.En résumé, cette phrase ne célèbre pas l'irrationalité des sentiments. Elle propose une réflexion beaucoup plus profonde : il existe des formes de connaissance que la logique ne peut pas atteindre. Et c'est précisément dans cet espace, entre raison et intuition, que Pascal place l'expérience religieuse.Autrement dit, si le cœur a ses raisons… ce n'est pas pour aimer, mais pour croire. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:58:11 - Avec philosophie - par : Géraldine Mosna-Savoye, Nassim El Kabli - Le "moi" est-il une réalité stable ou une illusion ? Dans ses "Pensées", Blaise Pascal remet en question l'existence d'un moi véritable : il échappe à toute saisie claire. Entre apparence, amour-propre et instabilité, il invite à douter de ce que nous croyons être notre identité. - réalisation : Nicolas Berger - invités : Laurence Devillairs Philosophe; Hélène Michon Agrégée de lettres, maître de conférences à l'université de Tours, elle enseigne la littérature du XVIIe siècle.

I denne episoden får Anders og Sturla besøk av hipsterpresten Benjamin, en prest som bryter med de fleste fordommer om hvordan en teolog skal se ut og snakke. Med utgangspunkt i Benjamins ferske forberedelser til palmesøndag, graver vi oss ned i de store spørsmålene: Er vi i apokalypsen nå? Vi diskuterer Johannes’ åpenbaring, Trump, Netanyahu og "dyrets merke" – er det staffasje eller alvor? Pascals veddemål 2.0: Sturla bringer den franske matematikeren Blaise Pascal til bordet. Er troen en helgardering for evigheten, eller en "commitment device" som gjør oss til bedre mennesker her og nå? Jesus som antirasist og provokatør: Vi ser nærmere på fortellingene om kvinnen ved brønnen og den besatte Legion. Var Jesus egentlig en strategisk kommunikatør som brukte lignelser for å unngå å bli "låst" i fremtidige ideologier? Demonutdrivelse vs. psykiatri: Fra Evangeliesenterets lavkirkelige praksis til Vatikanets sjefseksorsist – kan konseptet om "Satan" fungere som en nyttig psykologisk lynavleder i konflikter? Høydepunkter i episoden: [00:01:00] Teologi møter Oxford: Vi introduserer dagens gjest, en mann som kombinerer akademisk tyngde fra Oxford med en stil som minner mer om en hockeystjerne enn en tradisjonell prest. [00:03:00] Er vi i apokalypsen nå? Om Johannes’ åpenbaring, Trump, Netanyahu og "dyrets merke". Er endetidstegnene bare staffasje, eller ser vi lidelsen i verden på en ny måte i dag? [00:09:00] Apologetikkens fallgruver: Sturla deler sine erfaringer fra Evangeliesenteret og skepsisen til de som prøver å "bevise" Gud gjennom intellektuell krigføring mot ateister som Sam Harris. [00:11:30] Pascals veddemål: En dypdykk i Blaise Pascals filosofi. Er troen en helgardering for evigheten, eller en "commitment device" som tvinger oss til å leve bedre liv her og nå? [00:27:00] Hva ville Jesus gjort? Vi diskuterer Israel-Palestina-konflikten og hvordan den jødisk-kristne endetidsvisjonen ofte blir misbrukt politisk. [00:30:30] Jesus som strategisk kommunikatør: Hvorfor snakket Jesus i lignelser? Var det en bevisst strategi for å unngå at ordene hans ble "låst" til kjipe ideologier som fascisme og nazisme? [00:42:30] Kvinnen ved brønnen og mannshistorien: Hvordan mannlige prester i 2000 år har stemplet en bibelsk kvinne som prostituert uten belegg, og hvordan moderne forskning endrer narrativet. [00:46:30] Demonutdrivelse på lukket avdeling: Historien om Legion og grisene. Er onde ånder en realitet, eller en 2000 år gammel metafor for psykose og utenforskap? [00:58:30] Satan som lynavleder: Kan det å eksternalisere skyld til "Satan" faktisk ha en positiv psykologisk effekt i personkonflikter og rusomsorg? [01:08:30] Oppgjøret med gutteklubben: Benjamin utfordrer vertene på deres møte med kvinnelige gjester og kirkens mørke historie med overgrep. Trenger vi en ny samtale om mannskultur og ansvar? "Hjertet har en forstand som forstanden ikke forstår." – En samtale for deg med skrøpelig kjød og en (forhåpentligvis) villig ånd.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

durée : 00:59:13 - Avec philosophie - par : Géraldine Mosna-Savoye, Nassim El Kabli - “Le cœur a ses raisons que la raison ne connaît point”. L'adage est célèbre, il est de Blaise Pascal. Mais que nous dit vraiment le philosophe du XVIIème siècle du rôle du cœur et de celui de la raison ? Sont-ils incompatibles ? - réalisation : Nicolas Berger - invités : Pierre Guenancia Professeur émérite de philosophie spécialisé en histoire de la philosophie moderne à l'université de Bourgogne

The Death of Jesus Coleton begins by grounding this moment in something deeply human: watching someone die changes you. He shares the memory of watching his grandfather pass away—the sights, the sounds, the emotions—and how it stayed with him. That kind of moment doesn't fade; it marks you. That's exactly what happens to the Roman centurion in this passage. He watches Jesus die, and it changes everything. For the first time in the Gospel account, a human being—an unlikely one at that—declares: “Surely this man was the Son of God!” (Mark 15:39) Up to this point, only God Himself has called Jesus His Son. Now a hardened Roman soldier sees it—and worships. Coleton's main idea: we are meant to be marked by the death of Jesus in the same way. And to help us see that, he draws out three realities revealed in Jesus' death. 1. God is Demonstrating His Love for Us What We See in the Text Coleton points to verses 16–32, where Jesus is: Mocked Beaten Spit on Lied about Crucified Insulted even while dying And who is doing this? Religious leaders (hypocrites) Soldiers (abusers) Criminals (rebels) Bystanders (mockers) His own executioners These are the people Jesus is dying for. “Christ died for the ungodly… While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:6–8) “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.” (John 15:13) Coleton's Main Point This is not just Jesus being loving—this is God demonstrating His love. God is showing, in the clearest possible way, what He feels about sinners—not after they clean themselves up, but while they are still broken, rebellious, and undeserving. Application You do not have to earn God's love. His love is not based on your behavior—it cannot be, or the cross makes no sense. He already loves you at your worst. Coleton presses into a common lie: We often believe God doesn't really love us. He traces this lie through Scripture: Genesis – The serpent convinces Adam and Eve that God is holding out on them. Numbers – Israel believes God is trying to harm them, not bless them. The Rich Young Ruler – He walks away from Jesus, not trusting His love. In every case, distrusting God's love leads to missing life. Key Insight The cross is meant to be a permanent marker in your life: God loves you this much. So when God leads, commands, or corrects—it is always coming from love, not control or cruelty. 2. God is Being Incredibly Merciful to Us What We See in the Text (vv. 33–37) Darkness covers the land Jesus cries out: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus breathes His last These are not random მოვლენ—they are loaded with meaning. Coleton Connects This to the Bigger Story Exile from God's Presence In Genesis, sin leads to exile. Here, Jesus experiences that exile: “Why have you forsaken me?” Judgment Through Darkness In Exodus, darkness was a plague of judgment. Now darkness falls again—this time as Jesus bears judgment. The Bronze Serpent (Numbers 21:6–9) People sinned → were bitten → dying God said: Look at the symbol of judgment lifted up, and live Jesus connects this to Himself: “Just as Moses lifted up the snake… so the Son of Man must be lifted up…” (John 3:14–18) Coleton's Main Point Jesus is taking the full judgment and punishment for sin. Not part of it. Not most of it. All of it. Application Most Christians say: “Jesus died for my sins.” But Coleton challenges: we don't live like we believe that. We still think: “God is punishing me for that mistake.” “This bad thing happened because I sinned.” “I'm not sure God will forgive me this time.” But Coleton makes it clear: God already punished sin—fully—in Jesus. There is nothing left for you to pay. Quotes to Drive This Home “He lives for this… When you come to Christ for mercy… you are going with the flow of His deepest wishes.” — Dane Ortlund “I am a sinner… but my Savior has died for all my sins… His blood is sufficient.” — (Martin Luther, paraphrased) Key Insight Jesus is not reluctant to forgive you. He is eager. He went to the cross for this exact purpose. Coming to Him for forgiveness isn't bothering Him—it's receiving what He paid for. 3. God is Inviting Us Back Into His Presence What We See in the Text (vv. 37–38) “The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom.” What This Means That curtain represented separation: In Genesis, humanity is shut out of Eden In the Temple, God's presence is restricted behind a veil Only the high priest could enter—once a year But now? God tears the curtain Himself. “This was God's way of saying… the way is now open to approach Me.” — Timothy Keller Coleton's Main Point Through Jesus' death, God is inviting us back into His presence. The barrier is gone. The separation is over. The relationship is restored. Why This Matters Coleton explains: what we're really looking for in life is God Himself. He uses Blaise Pascal's insight: “All men seek happiness… but the infinite abyss can only be filled by God Himself.” We chase: Success Relationships Comfort Pleasure But none of it satisfies—because we were made for God's presence. Key Insight The torn curtain is God saying: “Everything you've been searching for is found in Me.” Conclusion: What Will You Do With This? Coleton brings it home with three diagnostic questions: Do you struggle to believe God truly loves you? Do you doubt that He could fully forgive you? Are you still trying to find life apart from Him? The cross answers all three: You are deeply loved You are fully forgiven You are invited in Now the question is: Will you receive it? Discipleship Group Questions Why do you think it's so hard for people (including yourself) to truly believe that God loves them? In what ways do you still act like you have to “pay” for your sin instead of trusting that Jesus already did? Which of the three truths (God's love, God's mercy, God's invitation) do you struggle to live in the most—and why? How does the image of the curtain being torn change the way you think about approaching God? What would it practically look like this week to “live marked” by the death of Jesus? Culture of Gospel Share this with someone in your life who doesn't know Jesus At the cross, Jesus willingly took the punishment we deserve and offered us the love we've been searching for our whole lives—proving that God isn't against us, but closer than we ever imagined.  

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Get Huel today with this exclusive offer for New Customers of 15% OFF with code alexoconnor at https://huel.com/alexoconnor (Minimum $50 purchase).For early, ad-free access to videos, and to support the channel, subscribe to my Substack.Graham Tomlin is a British theologian, author and former Church of England bishop.LINKS:Get Graham's book, Blaise Pascal: The Man Who Made the Modern WorldGraham's organisation, Seen and Unseen TIMESTAMPS:00:00 - Can Blaise Pascal Be Categorised?03:05 - Who Was Blaise Pascal?11:12 - Pascal's First Conversion17:19 - Pascal's “Night of Fire”21:59 - Did Pascal Reject Reason?31:45 - Pascal's War With Descartes42:31 - Did Pascal Invent the Bus?45:42 - The Heart Has Its Reasons, Of Which Reason Knows Nothing50:03 - How Pascal Invented Probability Theory52:29 - Pascal's Wager1:15:35 - The Pensées1:18:30 - Pascal's “Two Minds”1:22:39 - The Importance of Boredom1:26:58 - Why Should Atheists Read Pascal?1:31:34 - What Would Graham Ask Pascal?

C'est une étape importante du parcours scolaire. Le parcours d'orientation, le choix d'une filière qui mènera à un métier peut s'avérer très stressant pour les jeunes lycéens.  Selon une enquête récente de Diploméo en France, 4 lycéens sur 10 regrettent d'avoir écouté leurs parents pour leur orientation. Ainsi près d'un étudiant sur 5, choisit désormais de se réorienter après sa première année d'étude plus récente. Outre la pression parentale, la multitude de formations, le manque de connaissance sur les métiers, la crainte de ne pas trouver d'emplois complexifient le choix des lycéens. Dans ce contexte, comment aider les jeunes à construire leur parcours d'orientation ? Vers qui peuvent-ils se tourner ? Comment faire de ce choix une étape pour mieux se connaître ?   Emission à l'occasion de la semaine de la presse à l'école qui se déroule du 23 au 28 mars 2026  Avec : • Aniela Vé Kouakou, fondatrice de Agiloya Afrique, cabinet de conseils en Ressources Humaines et Recrutement, basé à Abidjan. Guidance Counselor au sein du lycée français Blaise Pascal. • Valérie Wasson, cofondatrice d'Eurêka Study, franchise de consultants en orientation scolaire qui accompagnent les lycéens et étudiants dans leur choix d'études en France et à l'étranger.  Avec Thomas, Mathilde, Fatou, Manasrie et Foumilayo, 5 élèves du lycée Blaise Pascal à Abidjan et Patrick, enseignant de français à Kananga en République Démocratique du Congo Merci à Marie-Krystel Assemian, responsable technique du studio de radio du lycée Blaise Pascal à Abidjan. En début d'émission, l'école autour du monde avec Cécile Debarge, correspondante de RFI en Italie, sur la multiplication ces derniers mois des attaques contre l'école italienne, en majorité de la part de syndicats étudiants d'extrême-droite.     Programmation musicale : ► Pièce manquante - Myra feat Ichon ► Wrong Things - Danitsa, Jarreau Vandal 

Where did probability come from? In this episode, Brad Harris explores how the invention of probability reshaped humanity's relationship with uncertainty—and why artificial intelligence (AI) ultimately runs on the same mathematics of prediction. For most of human history, the future was not something people tried to calculate. It was fate, providence, or the will of the gods. Then in the summer of 1654, two French mathematicians—Blaise Pascal and Pierre de Fermat—began exchanging letters about a gambling problem. From that correspondence emerged one of the most powerful ideas in human history: probability. Once uncertainty could be quantified, the consequences were enormous. Insurance markets became possible. Medical treatments could be tested through clinical trials. Governments began measuring populations statistically. Engineers could calculate risk and safety margins. Modern science itself increasingly relied on statistical reasoning. But the story doesn't end there. Today, the same probabilistic thinking underlies the most powerful technology ever created: artificial intelligence. Large language models like ChatGPT are fundamentally prediction engines—systems trained to calculate what words are most likely to come next. From ancient gambling games to modern AI, this episode explores how the invention of probability transformed the modern world—and why we are now living inside the most powerful prediction machines ever built. If you like Context with Brad Harris, you can help keep the show going and access bonus episodes through Patreon or by subscribing through Apple Podcasts or Spotify.  Find Brad Harris on X @bradcoleharris

This week's episode explores the impact of social media and technology on youth mental health, attention span, and human connection. Through a deep dive into a quote by French philosopher Blaise Pascal and insights from guests, Jarvis, Tr33, and Bully, we examine how being alone and digital connectivity shape our lives.Chapters:00:00 - The Value of Solitude and Reflection09:20 - Exploring Solutions for Humanity09:53 - The Impact of Social Media on Youth12:18 - The Dual Nature of Technology15:43 - Attention Span and Connection18:46 - AI's Role in Human Interaction20:19 - The Counterclaim: Is Connection Always Good?31:53 - Defining True Aloneness35:44 - The Creator's Perspective on TechnologyImage Source: Gérard Edelinck, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons 

In this episode of Chasing Leviathan, host PJ Wehry sits down with Dr. Yuval Avnur, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Humanities Institute at Scripps College. They dive into Dr. Avnur's new book, Why Read Pascal Today?, and explore why Blaise Pascal remains one of the most vital voices in the philosophy of religion.Dr. Avnur challenges the traditional understanding of Pascal's Wager. Rather than a cold, calculated bet designed to force belief, Avnur explains that Pascal viewed human nature fundamentally as a "heart with a belief-forming mechanism attached to it."Together, PJ and Dr. Avnur discuss:Pascal's Augustinian roots and his skepticism toward "pure reason"Why the condition of our hearts dictates the evidence we are willing to seeThe "crisis of desire": Why endless distraction leaves us unsatisfiedWhat does a 17th-century philosopher have to say about our modern lives? Dr. Avnur breaks down why we can have every comfort at our fingertips yet remain entirely empty, and how a "Pascalian" approach can help us engage with one another more humanely—seeking to understand the heart rather than just winning the argument.Make sure to check out Avnur's book: Why Read Pascal Today?

Dr. Beckett hosts a conversation with Josh Luber about Luber's long “BlindBoxification” white paper (136 pages) and the broader trend of blind-box style products in sports cards and beyond. Luber discusses the paper as a conversation-starter and potentially a living document, with ideas for a V2, a book-form revision, or a limited podcast series; he also shares research learnings from other industries, including examples like brands attempting blind boxes and the problems it created. They  reference Blaise Pascal's quote about the pleasure of the hunt and ties it to collecting and uncertainty, then challenges and expands Luber's “hits vs filler” framework into four categories: truly collectible cards (TCCs) not meant to be sold, hits meant to be sold as currency, filler with attributes, and low-value “zeroes,” with discussion of when grading matters across those categories. They debate older collectors and set-building, with Beckett pushing back on calling it an “impossible dream” for vintage set completion while agreeing modern products like 2023 Prizm make traditional set collecting impossible and may accelerate the end of sets. They also explore digital repacks and expected value, transparency, buybacks, and why repack models are spreading because anyone can build them without owning rights. Beckett raises concerns that if repack buyback transactions become tracked by pricing tools, repeated circulation could create a downward pricing spiral, and the episode ends with both acknowledging how buyback percentages could lead to a “race to the bottom.”   00:50 Why Blindboxification Matters 01:38 A Living Document and V2 Plans 03:31 Pascal and the Thrill of the Hunt 05:05 Hits, Filler, and Four Categories 09:00 Set Building and Grumpy Collectors 11:26 Digital Repacks and Expected Value 13:09 Hybrid Repacks and Industry Moves 14:12 Transparency and the Race Down  

"If there is a God He is infinitely incomprehensible....." (Blaise Pascal)

durée : 00:04:10 - Les punchlines de la philo - par : Thibaut de Saint-Maurice - Laurence Devillairs convoque Blaise Pascal et sa notion de divertissement, pour éclairer notre rapport au jeu. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

Hank Hanegraaff brings an important announcement about a brand-new initiative at the Christian Research Institute: a new podcast titled A Commitment to Reality, hosted by his son, Dave Hanegraaff. This podcast is not only timely but extraordinarily relevant. Why? Because we live in an era of “reality rot.” To paraphrase Blaise Pascal, we live in an age in which truth is so obscure and falsehood so established that, apart from “a commitment to reality,” you simply cannot know it.  Our new podcast is a powerful complement to CRI's other podcasts and publications, extending our ministry and mission to a whole new generation of change agents.  Please subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube for full episodes and clips, and follow wherever you get your podcasts. You can also help spread the word by rating, reviewing, and telling others about A Commitment to Reality.  And remember: Because truth matters, reality matters. That's why we must remain committed to reality.      

Hank Hanegraaff brings an important announcement about a brand-new initiative at the Christian Research Institute: a new podcast titled A Commitment to Reality, hosted by his son, Dave Hanegraaff.This podcast is not only timely but extraordinarily relevant. Why? Because we live in an era of “reality rot.” To paraphrase Blaise Pascal, we live in an age in which truth is so obscure and falsehood so established that, apart from “a commitment to reality,” you simply cannot know it.Our new podcast is a powerful complement to CRI's other podcasts and publications, extending our ministry and mission to a whole new generation of change agents.Please subscribe to A Commitment to Reality on YouTube for full episodes and clips, and follow wherever you get your podcasts. You can also help spread the word by rating, reviewing, and telling others about A Commitment to Reality.  And remember: Because truth matters, reality matters. That's why we must remain committed to reality.  

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION “Before you call the snail a weakling, tie your house to your back and carry it around for a week.”~Ayọ̀bámi Adébáyọ̀, Nigerian novelist “Before pointing fingers make sure your hands are clean.”~Bob Marley (1945-1981), Jamaican singer and songwriter “People get addicted to feeling offended all the time because it gives them a high; being self-righteous and morally superior feels good.”~Mark Manson, author and blogger “We judge people in areas where we're vulnerable to shame, especially picking folks who are doing worse than we're doing. If I feel good about my parenting, I have no interest in judging other people's choices. If I feel good about my body, I don't go around making fun of other people's weight or appearance. We're hard on each other because we're using each other as a launching pad out of our own perceived deficiency.”~Brené Brown, academic, podcaster, and writer “We judge ourselves by our intentions. And others by their actions.”~Stephen Covey (1932-2012), educator, author, businessman “There are only two kinds of men: the righteous who think they are sinners and the sinners who think they are righteous.”~Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French mathematician and philosopher, in his Pensées (534) “Nothing can damn a man but his own righteousness; nothing can save him but the righteousness of Christ.” “The greatest enemy to human souls is the self-righteous spirit which makes men look to themselves for salvation.”~Charles Spurgeon (1834-1892), famed London preacher “Self-justification and judging others go together, as justification by grace and serving others go together.”~Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), pastor-theologian executed for his opposition to the NazisSERMON PASSAGERomans 2:1-16 (ESV)Romans 1 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” 18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse…. 28 And since they did not see fit to acknowledge God, God gave them up to a debased mind to do what ought not to be done. 29 They were filled with all manner of unrighteousness, evil, covetousness, malice. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, maliciousness. They are gossips, 30 slanderers, haters of God, insolent, haughty, boastful, inventors of evil, disobedient to parents, 31 foolish, faithless, heartless, ruthless. 32 Though they know God's righteous decree that those who practice such things deserve to die, they not only do them but give approval to those who practice them.Romans 2 1 Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. 2 We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. 3 Do you suppose, O man—you who judge those who practice such things and yet do them yourself—that you will escape the judgment of God? 4 Or do you presume on the riches of his kindness and forbearance and patience, not knowing that God's kindness is meant to lead you to repentance? 5 But because of your hard and impenitent heart you are storing up wrath for yourself on the day of wrath when God's righteous judgment will be revealed. 6 He will render to each one according to his works: 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. 9 There will be tribulation and distress for every human being who does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek, 10 but glory and honor and peace for everyone who does good, the Jew first and also the Greek. 11 For God shows no partiality.12 For all who have sinned without the law will also perish without the law, and all who have sinned under the law will be judged by the law. 13 For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but the doers of the law who will be justified. 14 For when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do what the law requires, they are a law to themselves, even though they do not have the law. 15 They show that the work of the law is written on their hearts, while their conscience also bears witness, and their conflicting thoughts accuse or even excuse them 16 on that day when, according to my gospel, God judges the secrets of men by Christ Jesus.

Around Valentine’s Day, the world celebrates romantic love—but it can’t satisfy our deepest hearts. 1 John 4:19 reminds us that true love begins with God: “We love because He first loved us.” When we make romantic relationships the ultimate priority, we risk putting God on the back burner. The Bible calls us to love God above all else, cultivating a heart that reflects His love first—because only then can we truly love others. Intersecting Faith & Life What is your focus this Valentine’s Day—God’s love or romantic pursuit? How can you cultivate your love for God first, so that all other relationships are strengthened? Take time today to ask God to center your heart on Him, letting His love overflow into your interactions with others. Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: God Is All We Need By Alexis A. Goring Bible Reading:“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” - Philippians 4:19 (NIV) Earlier this year, I saw an illustration on Instagram of two women shopping in a store. One woman had overloaded her shopping cart with everything from cosmetics to jewelry. These were in the form of large, white boxes with the labels of worldly possessions on each box. She was looking at a woman walking beside her, carrying just one medium-sized box in her hands and walking with ease. The label on the box only had three letters that said, “God.” The woman with all the boxes in her cart labeled with words that symbolized every material possession we can chase after in this life on Earth, asked the other woman, “Is that all you need?” The woman smiled sweetly and said simply, “Yes.” This illustration reminded me of a real-life story that happened to me many years ago. A ministry leader at a church I attended gave everyone there a free, new Bible and told us to give it away to someone who needs it. I kept the Bible in my car and prayed for the perfect opportunity to share it with someone. One day, God answered my prayer as I sat in the driver’s seat of my car at a stoplight. I noticed a woman dressed in plain clothes who was standing on the median in the road by the stoplight, begging for money. I didn’t have any cash to give her, but I remembered I had a Bible. What better gift? So, I rolled down my window and waved until she saw me and walked over to my car. When I gave the Bible to her, she flipped through the pages with a wide smile, then looked at me and said with great enthusiasm, “If we have Jesus, we have everything! If we don’t have Jesus, we have nothing!” I said, “Amen!” Then drove away because the traffic light had turned green. Years later, I reflected on that memory and the truth of her simple yet profound statement. This caused me to reflect on my personal values and outlook on life. What was I chasing after? Worldly wealth so I could afford all my material needs, stability in the workforce with a job that’s fulfilling and purposeful, relationships, friendships…the list goes on. This reminds me of a quote I saw online that said something like, “If we chase Jesus as much as we chase people, then maybe He would give us people we don’t need to chase.” I found the same to be true when it comes to seeking Jesus Christ instead of worldly desires. The Bible says in Matthew 6:33 (NLT), “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” I’m learning to apply this verse to my daily living. It’s important to not just read the Bible and study it but to apply the advice written within it. When it comes to seeking God and His Kingdom first, I am doing that by starting my day with Him in Bible study and prayer, then continuing the conversation with God as I move through my day. You don’t have to pray to Him out loud. You can whisper a prayer or stay silent as you converse with God privately in your head. You don’t have to literally pray every second, 24/7, 365, but the point is for us to involve God in our day and make time for Him, just like we would for a best friend or family member whom we love. The older I become, the more I see how true it is that when we have Jesus, we have everything we need, but without Him, we have nothing. Think about it: There are people who have great financial wealth but are dying on the inside. They need a Savior because no amount of money can save you. There are popular people who are influential and famous yet feel empty because they’ve found that fame can never satisfy this deep hunger in their souls. Whether they know it or not, only Jesus Christ can quench their thirst and satisfy their hunger. While he was living on Earth, Blaise Pascal said, “There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of every man, which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God the Creator, made known through Jesus Christ.” As we go through this new year and the rest of our lives, let’s seek God first before everything and everyone else, then experience how He completes us. Before you go, please listen to these four songs for reflection: Song of Reflection #1: “You’re All I Need” by Hezekiah Walker. Listen to it HERE. Song of Reflection #2: “God Is” by Rev. James Cleveland. Listen to it HERE. Song of Reflection #3: “First Things First” by Consumed by Fire. Listen to it HERE. Song of Reflection #4: “You’ll Never Thirst” by Anointed. Listen to it HERE. Intersecting Faith & Life: How does it feel to know God is all you need? Further Reading: Psalm 16:5Psalm 20:6-72 Peter 1:32 Corinthians 9:8Jeremiah 17:7-8 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The French philosopher Blaise Pascal once famously said, 'All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.' We often treat boredom as a minor annoyance, but modern psychology tells us it is actually a powerful drive that can push us toward addiction, unnecessary drama, and destructive risks just to feel alive. In this episode, we will explore why your brain hates the quiet, and how to turn that restless energy into creativity instead of chaos. New Episode of the Happiness Podcast with Dr. Robert Puff, Ph.D.

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Blaise Pascal famously said there’s an “infinite abyss” inside us that only an infinite God can fill. “You have made us for yourself, O Lord,” Augustine prayed, “and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” As David put it, like thirsty people in the desert, our whole being “longs” for God (Psalm 63:1). Surprisingly, however, it isn’t only humans that experience longing. God does too. While the infinite God of the universe needs nothing outside Himself to be fulfilled, the Bible says He “longs” to have us back when we stray (James 4:4-5), and repeatedly says He wants a people to call His own (Exodus 6:7; Hebrews 8:10). For thousands of years this longing has fueled God’s missionary endeavors: sending prophets to win back His straying people and ultimately sending His Son to find His lost sheep (Isaiah 30:18; Luke 19:10). The good news is that in the end, this longing will be fulfilled: “They will be his people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God” (Revelation 21:3). God and human beings will dwell together (v. 2). Humans long for God and no substitute will satisfy. God longs for humans and no substitute will do. So no wonder there’s rejoicing in heaven when one sinner repents (Luke 15:7). When we run to God’s open arms, everyone is fulfilled.

Blaise Pascal was a pioneering scientist and deeply spiritual religious thinker; what united these two sides of his thought?

"The moment being alone stops bothering you, your whole life levels up." —Uriel Maksumov With the holidays upon us, I have come to discover an unexpected gift of enjoying my own company during this time of year - the realization of what I most enjoy about the holidays. And here's the catch: when it is chosen, it is liberating. It's clarifying, and as the quote above acknowledges, it is life-elevating. This doesn't mean we are alone 24 hours a day, or even live alone. What solitude, regularly savored, gives us is the life we say we want, but either haven't yet realized or haven't yet trusted to be dependable in what it gives us. As we'll talk about further along in our post today, part of the reason those of us who already do enjoy our solitude, however much or little we have, may doubt the nourishment is because our culture doesn't value it or speak about it in as praising terms as it does social activities and living situations. Words are powerful. Propaganda, persuasive marketing, it all involves words, and how we speak about what is valued, when heard often enough, will influence our trust in what is possible, what we are willing to be brave enough to explore, even with all of the unknowns. "Solitude, which is one of the most agreeable sensations of the natural man, and it is one of the most painful and alarming sensations of the civilised man." ― William J. Dawson, The Quest of the Simple Life The value of solitude, regularly experienced, has the capacity to bring peace not only into our lives but also, consequently, expand more widely into a community of peaceful people. And what better time of year to talk about peace on earth, non? How can we bring about more peace? By finding true peace within ourselves. Where do we find what we have so far been unable to locate to experience this peace - in the companionship of ourselves. No, I am not saying you have to be single, but you can be. No, I am not saying you have to spend all day, all week alone, but you can. As you will discover below, the amount of solitude is as unique as each individual. The key lies in the ingredients of the solitude we partake in. Let's take a look at how to embrace solitude, what we gain from it, and how to change the narrative around solitude in our culture. "All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone." —Blaise Pascal, a seventeenth-century French mathematician, inventor and philosopher Find the Show Notes for episode #416 on The Simply Luxurious Life blog - https://thesimplyluxuriouslife.com/podcast416