Podcasts about Broken World

Pastor Peter encouraged us from James 5, and we heard an incredible testimony from missionary guests, Chris & Heidi Ness.

Greg talks to us today about seeing God in the dark. When we go through dark seasons of our lives, sometimes it's hard to see the light of HOPE. Isaiah reminds us that God remains on his throne. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HOPEisHereToday - on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopeisherelex/ - on X (Twitter) - https://www.x.com/hopeisherelex - on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeisherelex - on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJ47I4w6atOHr7agGpOuvA Help us bring HOPE and encouragement to others: - by texting the word GIVE to 833-713-1591 - by visiting https://www.hopeisheretoday.org/donate   #Lexington #Kentucky #christianradio #JesusRadio #Jesus #WJMM #GregHorn #GregJHorn #suicideprevention #KentuckyRadio #HOPEisHere #Hope #HopeinJesus #FoodForThoughtFriday #MondayMotivation #FridayFeeling #Motivation #Inspiration #cupofHope #FYP #ForYouPage #SuicideAwareness

In this third episode of A Devotional Life in a Broken World, I spend time with Clematis, a plant that offers no herbal medicine, no harvest, and no practical utility but simply climbs toward the light and offers its beauty freely.

Finding Hope in a Broken World Preacher: Tim Maddock Date: 19/07/2026 Series: Finding Jesus Reading: 1 Corinthians 15 Our world can feel pretty hopeless, whether it's global uncertainty, health struggles, or the reality that none of us escapes death. But what if we've been settling for a hope that's far too small? Tim explores 1 Corinthians 15 and what Jesus' resurrection might mean for us today.

Lisa Baird joins Timothy Green on The Rattlecast for a conversation about her poetry and writing life. A spoken word poet, essayist, and community acupuncturist, her work has been shortlisted for the Room Poetry Contest, Ralph Gustafson Poetry Contest, and Sappho Poetry Prize, and longlisted twice for the CBC Poetry Prize. Her most recent book is When Whales Went back to the Water. In this episode, we discuss her work, the craft of poetry, trauma and recovery, nature, acupuncture, and more. We'll also open the lines for this week's prompt-based reading. This Week's Prompt: Write a poem that quotes a line from a Rattle Poetry Prize finalist from the year you found out about Rattle. Next Week's Prompt: Pick a time in your life that was particularly impacted by the weather, and make us feel it right alongside you. Submit your poem through Submittable by midnight Sunday for a chance to be invited on the show: https://rattle.submittable.com/submit/269309/rattlecast-prompt-poems-online Find more about Lisa Baird here: https://www.lisabaird.ca/ The Rattlecast livestreams every Monday on YouTube, Facebook, and X, then becomes available as an audio podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you listen.

Welcome to the summer series! Over the next few weeks, we'll be looking at Isaiah and some heroes of the faith. When your life feels like there's nothing left but ashes, Isaiah chapter 1 gives us HOPE. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Look for HOPE is Here: - at www.HOPEisHere.Today - on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HOPEisHereToday - on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hopeisherelex/ - on X (Twitter) - https://www.x.com/hopeisherelex - on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@hopeisherelex - on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtJ47I4w6atOHr7agGpOuvA Help us bring HOPE and encouragement to others: - by texting the word GIVE to 833-713-1591 - by visiting https://www.hopeisheretoday.org/donate   #Lexington #Kentucky #christianradio #JesusRadio #Jesus #WJMM #GregHorn #GregJHorn #suicideprevention #KentuckyRadio #HOPEisHere #Hope #HopeinJesus #FoodForThoughtFriday #MondayMotivation #FridayFeeling #Motivation #Inspiration #cupofHope #FYP #ForYouPage #SuicideAwareness

In a world so fraught with chaos and uncertainty, where can we find connection and hope? Author Terry Tempest Williams invites readers to learn about what she calls "The Glorians." In her latest work, The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary, Williams explains that Glorians are not distant deities, but instead ordinary, often overlooked presences — animals, plants, memories, moments — that reveal our shared vulnerability and interconnectedness with the natural world. The Glorians can be as small as an ant or as commonplace as the night sky. Williams offers both personal and societal insight in her assertion that Glorians have much to teach and remind us about consciousness, connection, and courage. In pages that explore subjects like climate change, finding wonder in the unexpected, and turning to deep reflection and intention, The Glorians invites us to imagine a better and more beautiful future in a time of uncertainty. Terry Tempest Williams is the award-winning author of seventeen books of creative nonfiction, including the environmental classic, Refuge – An Unnatural History of Family and Place. Among her other books are Leap, Finding Beauty in a Broken World, When Women Were Birds, The Hour of Land – A Personal Topography of America's National Parks, and Erosion – Essays of Undoing. Her work has been translated and anthologized worldwide. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts & Letters and is currently the writer-in-residence at the Harvard Divinity School. She divides her time between Cambridge, Massachusetts and Castle Valley, Utah. Buy the Book The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary Elliott Bay Book Company

In this second episode of A Devotional Life in a Broken World, I sit with Motherwort, a plant whose very name holds a beautiful paradox: lion hearted strength and deep maternal tenderness. Together we explore what it means to remain open and vulnerable while also protecting what is sacred within us.

What does it cost to begin? What am I willing to be stung by in order to be fed?These are the questions I sit with in the opening episode of a new five part series exploring what it means to live a devotional life in a world where many of our spiritual, cultural, and ecological containers feel fractured. Rather than offering answers, I want to create space for honest inquiry, trusting that the questions themselves can become a form of prayer.

In these verses, we see that we can have hope in a broken world through the security of our status in Jesus and the certainty of His coming.

Faith & Living in a Broken World: Stef Rohler by Orchard Hill Church

In this message from our Relationships in a Broken World series, Pastor Kai teaches on pride and the way it quietly destroys our lives and relationships. Pride is the appetizer before destruction. It exalts self, blinds us to our sin, keeps us from confession, isolates us from biblical community, and resists the correction and freedom God wants to bring. The antidote to pride is found in the words of Jesus: “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” To be poor in spirit is to recognize our spiritual poverty apart from Christ, to mourn over our sin, and to come to God with humility, desperation, and surrender. The gospel does not call us to clean ourselves up before coming to Jesus. It calls us to come broken, needy, and honest, trusting Christ to do what we cannot do for ourselves. This message also points to the cross and communion as the place where pride dies. When we remember what Christ has done for us, we are reminded that life is not about us. It is about Him. The cross humbles us, comforts us, and compels us to serve, forgive, reconcile, and live with our eyes fixed on Jesus.

For 29 June 2026, The Memorial of Saints Peter and Paul, based on John 21:15–19, sent in from Kingston, Jamaica.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we continue our journey through the Psalms by exploring Psalms 11, 12, 13, and 15. Together, these psalms wrestle with a question that believers have asked throughout history: What do we do when wickedness seems to be winning?Psalm 11 contrasts the righteous and the wicked, reminding us that while evil may appear powerful, the righteous can find refuge in God. He sees what is happening and remains firmly on His throne.That theme continues in Psalm 12 as the psalmist looks around and sees a world filled with deception, corruption, and unfaithfulness. Yet the psalm ends with hope as God promises to arise and act on behalf of those who are oppressed and vulnerable.Psalm 13 brings us into a more personal struggle. The psalmist cries out, "How long?" as he waits for God to intervene. Many of us know what it feels like to wait for answers, relief, or justice. Yet even in the midst of uncertainty, the psalm concludes with a declaration of trust. The psalmist places his hope in God's chesed—His steadfast, covenant faithfulness and loyal love.Finally, Psalm 15 paints a picture of the righteous life. Rather than simply defining righteousness as a belief, the psalm describes the actions and character of those who desire to walk closely with God. It challenges us to consider how our faith shapes the way we speak, act, and treat others.As we study these psalms together, we see a recurring pattern: the reality of wickedness, the struggle of waiting, the faithfulness of God, and the call to live as His people. These ancient prayers remind us that even when life feels uncertain, our hope rests not in circumstances but in the steadfast love of God.Parents: As you read these psalms with your children, ask them, "What do people do when they trust God?" Compare their answers with the descriptions found in Psalm 15 and talk together about what trusting God looks like in everyday life.Join us for a summer of Psalms.  If you want the FREE hand outs that go along with this series, sign up for our newsletter at our website. Our website is The Context and Color of the BibleWe are on Facebook - The Context and Color of the Bible | FacebookWe are on Instagram - @contextandcolorofthebibleWe are on YouTube - The Context and Color of the Bible - YouTubeMusic: Tabuk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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In this message from our Relationships in a Broken World series, Pastor Efrain teaches on the value of honor and respect. In a culture that rewards criticism, comparison, gossip, and disrespect, the kingdom of God calls believers to something radically different: to honor one another above themselves. Honor is choosing to treat another person as valuable, worthy of respect, and created in the image of God, regardless of what they can do for you. Through the story of Joseph, this message shows that honor is not based on performance, usefulness, or whether someone deserves it. Joseph honored his father by making room for him, honored him publicly, and even honored the brothers who betrayed him by choosing redemption over revenge. His life demonstrates that honor makes room for people, celebrates people, and trusts God with justice. Pastor Efrain also offers practical ways to live this out: encourage people, listen well, refuse gossip, serve others, forgive, and be present. Where honor exists, relationships flourish. Where honor is absent, relationships slowly die. 

Bring Peace to a Broken WorldYou are going to be inspired, challenged, and enlightened.June 20, 2026Find more about Gian here: mygiancarlo.com#VictoryChurch #odessatx

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In this message from our Relationships in a Broken World series, Pastor Josh teaches from Philippians 2 on the remedy for fractured relationships. In a culture marked by loneliness, distraction, self-protection, and radical individualism, relationships do not usually explode all at once, they erode slowly over time. The deeper question is not just how to fix a relationship, but who we are becoming in the process. This message identifies several forces quietly damaging our relationships: we stop showing up, we stop opening up, we stop understanding, we stop celebrating, and we put ourselves at the center. But Philippians 2 points us back to Christ, who moved toward us with humility, empathy, vulnerability, and sacrificial love. His example is not just inspiration, it is the pattern for how believers are called to live with one another. Pastor Josh calls the church to shared grace, Christlike humility, and relational healing by putting Christ back at the center. Isolation is healed by Christlike presence, self-protection by Christlike vulnerability, empathy collapse by Christlike incarnation, honor erosion by Christlike humility, and radical individualism by Christlike sacrifice. 

EPISODE 724 - Ellen Meeropol - Literary Late Bloomer and Author with a Love for Island LifeEllen Meeropol is the author of six novels (Sometimes an Island, The Lost Women of Azalea Court, Her Sister's Tattoo, Kinship of Clover, On Hurricane Island, and House Arrest) and the guest editor for the anthology, Dreams for a Broken World. Her work has been honored by the Sarton Women's Prize, The Women's National Book Association, and the Massachusetts Center for the Book. A literary late bloomer, Ellen Meeropol began seriously writing fiction in her fifties, but her first publications came much earlier. At age twelve, her essay, "I am a Square Dance Orphan," was published in a national square dance magazine and she wrote a monthly feature column for her high school newspaper in the Washington, D.C. area. Ellen studied art at Earlham College and the University of Michigan.After working as a day care teacher and a women's reproductive health counselor, Ellen became a registered nurse and then a nurse practitioner, working at a children's hospital in western Massachusetts for 24 years. During that time, she authored and co-authored two dozen articles and book chapters about pediatric issues and latex allergy. She was honored for excellence in nursing journalism by the nursing honor society Sigma Theta Tau and received the Ruth A. Smith Writing Award for excellence in writing in the profession of nursing. In 2005 Ellen was given the Chair's Excellence Award from the Spina Bifida Association of America for her advocacy around latex allergy and spina bifida.In 2000, after decades of reading voraciously and thinking that "someday" she would write, Ellen started writing fiction and studying craft, earning an MFA from the Stonecoast Program at the University of Southern Maine. In 2005, determined to spend more time with the characters demanding her full attention, she left her nurse practitioner career.https://www.ellenmeeropol.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca

In this message from our Relationships in a Broken World series, Pastor Josh teaches on the art of forgiveness through the lens of Matthew 18. In a world that normalizes avoidance, retaliation, and bitterness, Jesus calls His people to something radically different: to release others from their debt because Christ has first released ours. This message shows that unforgiveness does not protect the heart — it imprisons it. Forgiveness is not erasing the memory, waiting for an apology, pretending the pain did not happen, or instantly restoring trust. It is the decision to release someone from the debt they owe you because of the grace that has already been extended to you in Christ. Pastor Josh also walks through practical biblical steps toward forgiveness and reconciliation: examine your heart humbly, identify the debt honestly, extend grace, speak wisely, pursue peace, and trust God with justice. Forgiveness is frequent, courageous, and from the heart. 

Being told to just raise your kids doesn't sound like a great piece of advice. But it landed profoundly for Susan. She heard it as a pointer to stop trying to think too far ahead. To listen to wisdom in the moment. To stop overthinking. Who doesn't need less overthinking right? Listen in for your own aha moments. Founder and Executive Director, Susan Silverman grew up in a family that fostered older children, and getting to know kids without a permanent, loving family of their own had a big impact on her. Now, she and her spouse have five children, three were born to them and two were adopted. She is the author of a memoir, Casting Lots: Creating a Family in a Beautiful, Broken World and has been featured in the New York Times, NPR, BBC, ABC, and more. Susan has a BA from Boston University, an Ed.M. from Harvard University, and an MA and Rabbinical Ordination from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion. Connect with Susan here https://www.instagram.com/susansilverman7 https://www.2nurture.org/ https://www.facebook.com/2ndnurture/ https://www.instagram.com/2ndNurture Guests and the host are not (unless mentioned) licensed pscyho-therapists and speak from their own opinion only. Seek qualified advice if you need help.

We all long for life to be easier, clearer, and more predictable. Yet some of God's deepest work happens in the difficult seasons we would rather avoid. In Ecclesiastes 7, Steve Sauers shows how wisdom is formed when we stop running from reality, learn to trust God in the waiting, and surrender our desire for control. Life is hard, God is sovereign, and we are not in control. The question is: where might God be inviting you to grow in wisdom through difficulty?

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Called to be Peace Makers in a Broken World

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Today I'm sharing a powerful clip that really hit me spiritually. It tackles one of the hardest questions people wrestle with: if God is real, why does suffering exist? This is an honest, biblical discussion about pain, evil, faith, and the broken condition of the world — without the watered-down answers. Whether you're strong in your faith or struggling with doubt, I believe this message is worth hearing.Original Video: Why Doesn't an All Powerful God Stop Evil?https://youtu.be/dFsTh4Spt6E?si=b1qgWLPCfzueG3VKGod bless

1 John 5:31-21 | Christian Confidence In A Broken World | Benji Horning

For 21 May 2026, Thursday of the 7th week of Eastertide, based on John 17:20-26, sent in from Lille, France.

Hope for God's people in this broken world consists in remembering our true identity—that we are citizens of his kingdom, not of this world.

The Book of Job: Hearing God in the Storm

On this episode of High Value Discussions, we welcome Abrianna Arthur, a God-fearing woman, devoted mother, and faith-driven leader who is passionate about helping women grow in their relationship with Christ. Through leading a women's book club and Bible study, Abrianna has dedicated herself to creating an environment where women can gather in truth, and build meaningful relationships grounded in biblical principles.As a mother, she also brings insight into the responsibility of raising a family with faith at the center, stewarding influence well, and leading by example both inside and outside the home. In this conversation, we discuss faith, biblical leadership, personal growth, motherhood, community, and the importance of surrounding yourself with people who strengthen your walk with God.High Value Discussions is produced/edited by: https://assetmediaproduction.com/If you could be so kind and subscribe to my Youtube channel, like, comment, and share.As well as giving a 5 star rating followed by a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify.This helps the show grow tremendously, and I would greatly appreciate the support as I promise to continue to give value to each and every one of you.Connect with Abrianna Arthur:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haloabriannaWell Read & Well Led: https://www.instagram.com/wellread_wellledFollow High Value Discussions Socials:YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@HighValueDiscussions/videosApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-value-discussions/id1704921472Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55cxAJO4lPphznNGTTo1A8Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvaluediscussions/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highvaluediscussionsHigh Value Beings:HVB: https://www.highvaluebeings.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highvaluebeingsHigh Value Analysis:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gonzalez-4b21a72b1/

In some countries today, little emphasis is placed on boys and young men. But as Christians, we recognize that godly men play important roles in the Church. Those boys and young men are tomorrow's shepherds.And they will face spiritual wolves in their lives. In fact, most already do. How do we prepare them for those battles in cultures hostile to the Christian faith?Shay Robbins, a director at Kanakuk Christian Camps, joined the Christian Emergency Podcast in this encore episode to share from his many years investing in the lives of young men. What he unpacks is relevant not only to dads and sons, but also to anyone with young people in their lives.Listen in and learn how you can better prepare young men today for the spiritual wolves tomorrow.If this information is helpful to you, please give us a 5-star rating and a positive review. Likewise, share this episode with friends and fellow believers who could use some help standing up under mounting pressures.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.Kanakuk Christian Camps: https://kanakuk.com/(Book) Dangerous Christian: A Brave Heart for a Broken World, by Shay Robbins – available at https://www.amazon.com/Dangerous-Christian-Brave-Heart-Broken/dp/1537510843.(Book) Future Men: Raising Boys to Fight Giants, by Douglas Wilson – available at https://canonpress.com/products/future-men-raising-boys-to-fight-giants/.(Book) A Shepherd looks at Psalm 23, by W. Phillip Keller – available at https://www.christianbook.com/shepherd-looks-psalm-mass-market-edition/w-keller/9780310274414/pd/74414.(Book) Point Man: How a Man can lead his Family, by Steve Farrar – available at https://www.christianbook.com/point-can-lead-his-family-ebook/steve-farrar/9780307564498/pd/11735EB.(Book) Disciplines of a Godly Man, by R. Kent Hughes—available at https://www.christianbook.com/disciplines-of-a-godly-man/r-hughes/9781433569043/pd/569043.Christian Emergency Alliance: https://www.christianemergency.com/Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Twitter: @ChristianEmerg1Follow the Christian Emergency Alliance on Facebook: @ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria

One of the most dangerous temptations for God's people is the temptation to earthly power. True power is wielded by the Lamb.

All of us want to make sense of life—of our work, our relationships, and our place in the world. Who are we? Why are we here? What should we do with our lives? And is there a hope I can cling to as I struggle to make a slight difference in the world?Our guest is Steven Garber. He has spent his life as a teacher of many people in many places, including his work as Senior Fellow for Vocation and the Common Good for the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, and the Economics of Mutuality Alliance. He was the founding principal for the Washington Institute for Faith, Vocation and Culture. And Steve continues his work as Senior Fellow for the Institute for Marketplace Transformation.Anybody who is a regular listener to this podcast will have heard the name “Steven Garber” mentioned a lot. Not only was he Bob's doctoral mentor, but he has also influenced many of our previous guests. Steve is the author of some fantastic books, the latest being Hints of Hope: Essays on Making Peace with the Proximate (Paraclete Press, 2026).In our conversation we discuss:* How our work in this broken world can be frustrating and that even the most beautiful things we see and do show signs of that brokenness. * But that we can, and must, work (empowered by God's Spirit) toward something “proximate” to how God would want things, bringing hints of the hope that is to come. * The Gospel of John begins with ‘The word became flesh.” While this is the center of Christian theology, it is also a statement of pedagogical genius. We discuss how, in the things we do in our various vocations, we see “words become flesh,” in other words, we see that ideas are not just ideas, but that they can result in practical transformation.* Quoting Samwise Gamgee from the Lord of the Rings, we see that good books (and good movies, good music, good poems, good art) tell the truth about the human condition.* We hear the story of the Mars Corporation (M&Ms, Dove, Pringles, Pedigree Wiskers), a family-owned company who wanted to honor God and people with their business. Steve was asked to help them think through what it might look like to have a more complex bottom line than just about making money, creating a sustainable business model that seeks the flourishing of all entities in the business ecosystem (from the procuring of chocolate from African farmers, all the way to the end user eating a Snickers bar).* They created the Mutuality of Economics Alliance, a model for business that puts human and environmental flourishing at the heart of value creation.* Oxford University's Saïd Business School teamed with the Economics of Mutuality group to publish Putting Purpose into Practice: The Economics of Mutuality, which is now free online. * Steve mentioned the book Completing Capitalism: Heal Business to Heal the World by Bruno Roche (chief economist for Mars, Inc.) and Jay Jakub (Senior Director of External Research at Mars Inc.), a practical book that sees capitalism as more complete when generating financial capital is joined with generating human, social, and natural capital.Scroll down to learn more about Steven Garber.Thanks for listening!If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with your friends!Your hosts are Dr. Bob Robinson and David Loughney. For further resources on reintegrating all of life with God's mission, go to re-integrate.org.Steven GarberSteven Garber served as the Professor of Marketplace Theology at Regent College for several years. He also served as adjunct professor of the Doctor of Ministry in Faith, Vocation, and Culture at Covenant Theological Seminary (where he mentored Bob as he researched how to reintegrate the mission of God with the mission of human vocations).Garber is also the author of Visions of Vocation: Common Grace for the Common Good, The Seamless Life: A Tapestry of Love and Learning, Worship and Work, and The Fabric of Faithfulness: Weaving Together Belief and Behavior. Together with his wife Meg, he lives near children and grandchildren in Virginia. Support independent booksellers! Purchase any of the books mentioned above from Byron and Beth Borger at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. They are eager to serve God's people with great books. Order online through their secure server or call 717-246-3333. Ask for 20% OFF by mentioning that you heard about these books on the Reintegrate Podcast! Get full access to Bob Robinson's Substack at bobrobinsonre.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 115 Guys! I love this episode! We are talking about how to talk to your kids about sex in a joyful and relaxed way, not one laced with shame or fear or even discomfort. Laurie and Matt Krieg are the authors of the book, Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World: a Gospel Centered Approach, and we get to talk to Laurie about this book today! This book could feel heavy, challenging and even scary to pick up, but let me tell you, Laurie is so warm and approachable. She and Matt are passionate about helping families create a healthy sexual culture in their home and that comes through in this conversation and in the book. It is not the scary things that lace our conversation, it is the good things of the gospel that lace this conversation and the book. Yes, the gospel is absolutely a part of the sexuality conversation. And when we miss out on that, we are doing our kids a disservice. That is why I am so excited about having Laurie on the podcast today and to talk about her book. Because now more than ever, Christian parents need to present gospel truths about sexuality to our kids. Laurie and Matt show us how in their book. I know you'll love this episode, and it will give you so much to think about. Please, please share it with your friends so you can talk about it with them too! Get Laurie's book. Get my book. And begin the conversation in your family, with your friends, and with anyone who will listen. Because these conversations matter so very much.  And a quick heads up, spaces are filling up in both my women's walking retreat in the Cotswolds and our family trip to Italy.  There are only 3 spots left for the women's walking retreat and registration closes on May 15th.  And we only have room for a few more families for the family trip to Italy! If you are considering going, please use the links below for more info. Or feel free to email or DM me to set up a discovery call and let me answer all your questions. I'd sure love to have you join our trip!  Find the resources from today's episode here: Find Laurie's website here Find Laurie on Instagram here Find Laurie's new book here Find Laurie and Matt's podcast here Find Greta's newest book, It's Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn here Find info about Greta's Walking Retreat in the Cotswolds here Find info about bringing your family to Italy with Greta's family here Moms, Dads, and Grads Gift GuideThe Greta Eskridge Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.org

God's wrath against sin is just and right, which makes his mercy to sinners that much more astounding. 

Parenting In A Broken World Guests: Nick & Katie Long https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-cornerstone-church-of-ames/id970531901?i=1000760971237 https://open.spotify.com/episode/58ibojnbGITpwWhPqoUVHV?si=a9IPFRT5RBONc_v_t_eaNQ&t=1218

Send us Fan MailCaleb and Maria are in their 20s, expecting their first baby, and asking the question every parent eventually has to face: why bring a kid into a world that feels this broken? Jess sits down with them to talk about stewardship, the mindset shift before baby arrives, and why Christians can't afford to check out of the world we've been entrusted with.Discover:Why this generation is course-correcting away from idolizing the world and back toward JesusHow becoming a parent magnifies (instead of dampens) your call to change the worldThe "live for them, not just die for them" reframe that's reshaping how Caleb is preparing for fatherhoodHow Caleb's grandparents broke a generational cycle of abuse — and the one agreement they made that changed everythingWhy sponsoring a child you'll never meet is biblical stewardship in actionPractical first steps for anyone who wants to make a difference but has no idea where to startWhat it looks like to set your eyes on things above while still showing up for things belowReflection: You don't have to be expecting a baby to feel the weight of this conversation. Every one of us has been entrusted with something — a marriage, a job, a season, an opportunity — and stewardship just means returning it better than we got it. The kingdom of heaven isn't only a future hope; it's something we get to participate in building right now. The question isn't whether you have enough to give. The question is whether you're willing to start.Key Takeaways:Stewardship starts with remembering nothing you have is actually yours — it's been entrusted to you"You say you'd die for them, but would you live for them?" — the daily decision matters more than the dramatic oneYou don't need a perfect family lineage to be a great parent; use what you didn't like as fuelThe harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few — rest matters, but so does urgency"Try the different flavors of ice cream" — you don't have to know your exact calling to take the first stepVolunteering reorients your heart posture from inward to outward, every single timeQuestion for you to think about: Would you live for the people you say you'd die for?Calls to Action: If this episode hit, subscribe so you don't miss what's coming. Drop a comment with the moment that landed for you. Share it with the parent, the expecting couple, or the friend who needs to hear it. And if you're in the Portland area, come visit Westside this weekend — we'd love to meet you.LINKS & RESOURCES: SUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1 Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/giveSTAY CONNECTED: Website: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx#MidweekMotivation #WestsideCommunityChurch #ChristianParenting #FaithAndFamily #Stewardship #KingdomOfHeaven #FirstTimeParents #ChristianPodcast #FaithForward #ExpectingParents #ChristianMarriage #BiblicalParenting #LiveForJesus #PortlandChurch #ChristianMotivation

In a culture obsessed with "happiness hacks" and immediate emotional relief, what if our sadness isn't a glitch, but a proper response to reality? In this follow-up episode of Thinking Christian, Dr. James Spencer and Dr. Ben Mathew (Professor of Counselor Education at CIU) tackle the heart of the existential crisis. They move beyond the "social leg" of mental health to explore the "existential leg"—the shared process of meaning-making in a world that often feels like running into the wind. In this episode, we discuss: The Rationality of Sadness: Why feeling existential dread and deep frustration is a "proper response" to the systems and brokenness around us. The "Neurosurgeon" vs. the "Glass of Water": Identifying why we often rush to clinical experts when what we truly lack is a durable community "house" of support. Lament as Language: Following the example of Christ on the cross and the Psalmists to give a voice to our heartache without being "chastised" or "condemned." Anchoring Against Despair: How the local church acts as a "buttress of truth," helping us find a non-anxious presence even when our bank accounts are zero or life feels overwhelming. Shared Meaning: Why meaning is best solidified not in isolation, but within the "community of saints." Stop trying to shortcut the healing and join us for a conversation about sitting in the tension, voicing the lament, and finding the grace to keep running. Get early access and a bonus with a Patreon membership. Subscribe to our YouTube channel To read James's article on this topic, check out his author page on Christianity.com.

You finally meet someone you click with. You've got things in common, the conversation flows, and suddenly you're ready to tell her everything. But that hunger for closeness in a new friendship can actually push people away before the relationship has a chance to build.In this episode, Danielle sits down with therapist and author Minaa B. to explore why so many women rush platonic intimacy, what happens when a new friend doesn't match your energy, and how early sibling dynamics can subtly fuel competition and scarcity in adult friendships. Minaa also shares what it actually takes to break the pattern, starting with the self-worth work most of us skip.

With 215 episodes of Reimagining Love under her belt, Dr. Alexandra is announcing a pause of the podcast. In this episode, she shares why she made this decision, what's happening in this transition (which is NOT an ending!), and the invaluable lessons she's learned from you, the listener, along the way. Thank you so much for listening to the show! Continue the conversation with Dr. Alexandra Solomon: Ask a question! Submit your relationship challenge: https://form.jotform.com/212295995939274 Access Resources, like quizzes and courses: https://www.dralexandrasolomon.com/resources Order Dr. Alexandra's book, Love Every Day: https://bookshop.org/p/books/love-every-day-365-relational-self-awareness-practices-to-help-your-relationship-heal-grow-and-thrive-alexandra-solomon/19970421?ean=9781683736530 Cultivate connection by subscribing to Dr. Alexandra's Loving Bravely newsletter: https://newsletter.dralexandrasolomon.com/ Learn more on IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.alexandra.solomon/ Resources worth mentioning from the episode: Reimagining Love episode: Step Into Your Purpose: Using Righteous Anger for Good in a Broken World with Shannon Watts https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/step-into-your-purpose-using-righteous-anger-for-good/id1588419386?i=1000713205840 Join Esther Perel's annual clinical conference Sessions Live 2026! Learn in person in Brooklyn, New York or virtually on May 15th and 16th. Use code SOLOMON50 for $50 off a virtual ticket or SOLOMON100 for $100 off in-person. Get your tickets at https://sessionslive2026.estherperel.com/Learn more about the Options Transition to Independence Program which offers education, vocational, independent living, and emotional support for young adults with complex learning needs. https://www.experienceoptions.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Love is not real love if it is only given in words. It must act. The love of God is a working love that demonstrates His character to the world. The Church has drifted from showing true love to those who need it most. Find out how we can get back on track in today’s episode of the Jack Hibbs Podcast.(00:00) What It Really Means to Be a Christian(03:00) Why You Can’t Fully Trust Man-Made Things(05:10) Are You Truly Free When You Lay Down at Night?(07:40) Christian Liberty: What You Can and Can’t Do(11:10) A Divine Appointment(15:00) The Gospel Clearly Explained(16:20) Salvation, Freedom, and the Work of Christ(18:30) Bringing Love and Light Into a Broken WorldCONNECT WITH PASTOR JACKGet Updates via Text:  https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcastWebsite: https://jackhibbs.com/ Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpO Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0 YouTube:  https://bit.ly/437xMHn DAZE OF DECEPTION BOOK:https://jackhibbs.com/daze-of-deception/ Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content:https://bit.ly/3CIP3M99  

Annunciation – Annunciation on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor Kris McGregor speaks with Sally Read about Annunciation: A Call to Faith in a Broken World, a book Sally wrote as a letter to her daughter and as a reflection on faith, motherhood, and conversion. Sally describes the Annunciation as a pattern for every life: ... Read more The post IP#353 Sally Read – Annunciation on Inside the Pages with Kris McGregor – Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

This talk was originally presented in Solvang, CA on November 12, 1982. This recording is the result of our work digitizing over 600 cassette tapes of Elisabeth's talks. Each tape is decades old and the quality of the recordings varies quite a bit from tape to tape. As we preserve Elisabeth's legacy, we will share as much of her work as possible, even when technical issues affect the quality of the audio. Each is unique, with its own stories and tone. All are a blessing and encouragement. -- Music by John Hanson