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Our text today is 2 Peter 1:5-7: For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with virtue, and virtue with knowledge, and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with steadfastness, and steadfastness with godliness, and godliness with brotherly affection, and brotherly affection with love. — 2 Peter 1:5-7 Peter has already told us that God's divine power has given believers everything needed for life and godliness. Now he tells us what to do with what God has given: Make every effort to grow. God supplies the power, but we must participate in the process. Peter is not suggesting that we earn salvation through hard work. Faith is the starting point, and Christ is the source of our new life. But genuine faith is not meant to be left undeveloped. By God's grace, it should increasingly produce seven qualities: virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love. This kind of growth does not happen accidentally. Knowledge grows as we pay attention to God's Word. Self-control grows as we say no to desires that pull us away from Christ. Steadfastness grows as we keep obeying through difficulty. Brotherly affection and love grow as we choose to care for people even when doing so is inconvenient. I sometimes confuse trusting God's grace with waiting passively for him to change me. I want patience without the frustrating situation, self-control without denying myself, and love without having to deal with difficult people. But God often develops his character in me through the very choices I would rather avoid. Grace never removes effort. Grace makes godly effort possible. But you do not need to work on every item on this list of seven at once today. Look honestly at your life and identify the area in which growth is most needed. Then take one deliberate step. Perhaps you need knowledge, so you begin reading Scripture consistently. Maybe you need self-control, so you remove access to a recurring temptation. Possibly you need brotherly affection, so you contact someone you have neglected. Perhaps you need steadfastness, so you continue doing what is right even though you have not yet seen results. Spiritual maturity is usually built through small acts of faithful obedience repeated over time. God has given you what you need. Now make every effort to use it. DO THIS: Choose one quality from 2 Peter 1:5–7 that needs attention in your life. Write down one specific action that would help you practice that quality today, and complete it before the day ends. ASK THIS: Which quality in Peter's list is strongest in your life right now, and which needs the most growth? Where have you mistaken trusting God for passively waiting to change? What small act of obedience could help you develop Christlike character today? PRAY THIS: Jesus, give me the discipline to cooperate with your grace and take one faithful step toward Christlike character today. Amen. PLAY THIS: Build My Life

What should you do when you're following God and suddenly everything gets hard? Does opposition mean you missed God? Should you stop? Or could this be an opportunity to develop something the Bible says every Christian needs?

Charlie Haddad, Pastor  Sermon Video - https://youtu.be/htJ6hsvlC-U?si=SL-MNUPaE_BtYU_I

Send us Fan MailJoel van der Loon sits down with Ryan Levinson for a wide-ranging conversation about diagnosis, risk, purpose, masculinity, and what it means to keep moving when your body changes. Ryan shares the arc from his mid twenties diagnosis with FSH muscular dystrophy to the decade he spent sailing in French Polynesia, and how those experiences reshaped his sense of self. This episode matters because it goes beyond a success story and gets into the harder question of how to stay oriented when the old sources of identity no longer fit. In this episode, Ryan Levinson shares how his diagnosis in his mid twenties with FSH muscular dystrophy changed the trajectory of his life.Joel and Ryan trace Ryan's early identity through surfing, skateboarding, and a rebellious streak that pushed against school, family expectations, and conventional career paths.Ryan explains the suicidal moment in college through a mistaken philosophy about living close to death, and how a friend interrupting that night changed everything.The two discuss how surfing, the ocean, and later sailing became spiritual anchors through movement, challenge, and clarity of purpose.Ryan describes how the diagnosis unexpectedly opened doors, shifting how others saw him from lazy or unrealistic to inspirational and capable.They talk through the decision to buy a sailboat and live aboard in French Polynesia for a decade, including the fear, surrender, and transformation that came with leaving the dock.Ryan shares how disease progression has changed his body, his daily capabilities, and his relationship to purpose, protection, and being a partner to Nicole.Joel introduces a spiritual lens around knowing oneself, shadow work, and authenticity as the path to meaning.Ryan reflects on how much of his life has been driven by perseverance, and how he now has to reassess his limits much more frequently. The conversation closes with mutual gratitude, vulnerability, and Ryan sharing where people can find him online. Timestamps00:00 - Brotherly reunion and the energy of deep trust 03:24 - Surfing, rebellion, and the identity Ryan built before diagnosis 06:14 - The college suicide call and the friend who broke through the moment 09:44 - Why it was not about depression, but about anticipation and future fear 11:45 - Feeling trapped by a future with no obvious vocation 13:05 - Surfing as meditation and a spiritual connection to something larger 15:10 - The diagnosis and the first move toward a new path 16:24 - Pressure from family versus a dream of ecotourism and ocean work 17:23 - A doctor's blunt advice to choose something practical 20:18 - How the diagnosis changed public perception and opened doors 21:17 - Leveraging disability, media, and adaptive sports opportunities 23:54 - Why Ryan and Nicole bought a sailboat and crossed to French Polynesia 25:52 - Surrender, trust, and leaving the dock without knowing the outcome 28:29 - What long passage sailing changes in a person 31:44 - Simplicity, clarity of purpose, and why risk feels meaningful 35:53 - Ryan's current conflict around purpose as physical ability declines 38:25 - Losing the ability to protect in the way he once could 40:34 - Why Nicole's capability changes the burden conversation 44:19 - The emotional and psychological work of surrendering masculinity 48:24 - Joel's view of spiritual awakening as remembering the soul 52:08 - Why the compass shifted before leaving the boat life 55:36 - The physical toll of years at sea and disease progression 60:23 - Metrics, recovery, and adapting daily to what the body can do 63:01 - Constant reassessment before surfing, diving, or physically demanding work 65:32 - What Ryan is most proud of now: perseverance 68:02 - Joel's challenge that logic can become a trap 69:35 - Why the relationship with Nicole is central to Ryan's fear 71:14 - Joel's teaching on knowing God through knowing self and others 75:21 - Untangling the story of self and doing shadow work 77:20 - Hadza, wilderness time, and the progression of spiritual learning 81:10 - Joel's divorce, grief, and the liberation of brutal self-honesty 84:19 - Ryan on people inventing new stories instead of accepting change 85:46 - Life as floating with the current instead of fighting it 87:21 - Accepting that decline, loss, and change are guaranteed 90:09 - Final gratitude and where to find Ryan onlineSupport the showHuge thank you to everyone who supports In the Bush podcast — if you've been enjoying the show, please consider making a donation to help us keep producing the content you love. Every bit of support helps us keep the mics on and the episodes coming. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you next time! www.primalskillsacademy.com

September 2, 2026 Sunday Morning Worship "These Things" (8) - Brotherly Kindness (II Peter 1:5-7) Pastor Kevin Humphreys

Welcome to The Daily. Go ahead and pick up your 1 Peter Scripture Journal now. Our text today is 1 Peter 3:8-12: Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind. Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing. For "Whoever desires to love life and see good days, let him keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit; let him turn away from evil and do good; let him seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."  — 1 Peter 3:8-12 People are easy to love when they're lovable. But the real test comes when they aren't. It's not difficult to be kind when people are kind to you. It's not hard to be patient with people who understand you, appreciate you, and treat you well. But what do you do when someone criticizes you, wounds you, misunderstands you, or repays your kindness with hostility? How should believers respond when people hurt them? Peter broadens the conversation in this section. After speaking specifically to wives and husbands, he says, "Finally, all of you..." This isn't just marriage advice anymore. It's discipleship. It's a snapshot of the kind of people Christians are called to become. Peter gives five characteristics that should mark followers of Jesus: Unity of mind. Sympathy. Brotherly love. Tender heart. Humble mind. Imagine if churches were known for this. Imagine if Christian families reflected this. Imagine if believers became recognized not for outrage and division, but for compassion and humility. But Peter raises the standard even higher. "Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless..." That's where Peter's instruction becomes challenging. Retaliation feels natural. Someone insults you, and you want to insult them back. Someone gossips about you, and you feel justified in returning the favor. Someone hurts you, and everything in you wants them to feel what they've made you feel. Peter knew those instincts well. This is the same Peter who drew his sword in Gethsemane and cut off Malchus's ear (John 18:10). Peter wasn't naturally gentle. Peter wasn't even naturally restrained. But years of walking with Jesus had transformed him. The man who once retaliated now says: "Bless them." Not because evil isn't evil. Not because hurt doesn't hurt. But because followers of Jesus belong to a different kingdom, with different behaviors due to transformed lives. Peter then quotes Psalm 34, and it's not accidental. David wrote those words after escaping danger, humiliation, and fear of King Saul and King Achish. He had every reason to become bitter. Instead, he testified: "Taste and see that the LORD is good" (Psalm 34:8). God's people have always faced the same choice. Will hardship make you bitter? Or will it make you faithful? You don't control how people treat you. You don't control whether they apologize. You don't control the words they say or the wounds they leave behind. But by God's grace, you do have a choice about what grows in your heart because of it. Don't let hurt disciple you into bitterness, resentment, or the very patterns of evil that wounded you. The world multiplies sin and invites us to pass it along. Christians interrupt it. The people who hurt you don't get to determine who you become. Jesus has already spoken to that through the cross and the resurrection. So instead of replaying the offense today, pray for the person who hurt you by name. Ask God to help you respond in a way that reflects Christ amid the pain. Ask Him to heal what has been wounded in you. And by His grace, let the cycle of hurt stop with you. DO THIS: Think about someone who has hurt you recently. Instead of replaying the offense, pray for them by name today and ask God to help you respond in a way that reflects Christ. ASK THIS: How do I naturally respond when someone hurts me? Is bitterness or resentment taking root in my heart? What would it look like to bless instead of retaliate in this situation? PRAY THIS: Father, You know the wounds I carry and the people who have hurt me. Guard my heart from bitterness and teach me to respond as Jesus did. Fill me with sympathy, humility, and love. Help me interrupt the cycle of evil with grace so that my life reflects Your goodness. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Raise A Hallelujah."

2 Peter 1:5-7 Charlie Haddad, Pastor 

2 Peter 1:5-7 Charlie Haddad, Pastor 

Sermon outline: 1. The Chiasm In 1 Peter 3:8 A Harmony/Unity (Mindset) B Sympathy (Heart) C Brotherly Love B' Compassion/Tenderness (Heart) A' Humility (Mindset) 2.What should characterize the church community? a) A mindset of harmony, unity and humility b) Tender sympathetic hearts c) Brotherly love

Today's show featured a musician turning the Sesame Street theme song into a dark rock anthem, comedian Fred Armison has been fiddling with Phil Collins songs on drums, and it's National Radio Day! Dave's sons are at the point of summer where they've seen too much of one another and he found another young kid who can relate, and it was time to own up to the words that trip us up every time - what's the word you simply can't pronounce?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Happy Friday everyone!That's right folks! Joey is FINALLY back in studio from being on the road, and absolutely nothing has changed!The guys settle right back into their lovely brotherly roles and immediately start roasting each other! Classic!Matt has bugs. Andy talks like Johnny Depp. And Joey can't help but bust their chops! What's new?All things considered, it feels great to have the band back together! Tune in for some ‘epic' reminiscing, and a solid Brotherly hour!Happy Friday and we'll see you next week!Go to https://redmond.life/love and use code LOVE for 15% off your first order.Support our pod with our official merch!https://bropodmerch.bigcartel.com

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Somehow we managed to pack lottery theft, family betrayal, international travel planning, terrifying roadside accidents, hot tub diseases, AI teachers, and a duct-taped iguana into one episode... and honestly, that barely scratches the surface.Scott is getting ready to head to Paris, which immediately turns into a debate about Jim Morrison's grave, French sandwiches, river swimming, smoking European cigarettes, and whether anyone voluntarily listens to The Doors anymore. Moon tries to be practical, Lern encourages absolute chaos, and somehow everyone ends up talking about hot tubs instead.Speaking of hot tubs... would you still climb into one after hearing about all the horrifying things that can apparently live inside them? From mysterious rashes to Legionnaires disease, the crew discovers there are way more reasons to shower after swimming than anyone wanted to know. Somehow this spirals into Russian bathhouses, vacation rentals, questionable romantic hot tubs, and why no one should ever trust an Airbnb jacuzzi without reading the laminated instructions.Then comes one of the strangest local stories we've covered in a while: someone duct-taped a giant iguana to a tree in St. Peters. Thankfully the reptile survives, but not before the crew imagines the poor guy giving a full police interrogation like he's starring in a crime movie. It's ridiculous, it's hilarious, and somehow also incredibly wholesome because a good dog named Mochi ends up saving the day.We also revisit one of everyone's biggest driving fears thanks to another Final Destination-style highway story involving a portable toilet that fell off a truck with tragic consequences. If you already avoid driving behind anything hauling oversized cargo, this episode won't help.Later, an AI-powered classroom robot gets canceled after parents realize the company behind it also manufactures highly realistic adult dolls. Naturally, that conversation goes exactly where you'd expect. Then Arizona State University announces a new bachelor's degree in content creation, kicking off a surprisingly thoughtful conversation about social media careers... before the sarcasm inevitably returns.As always, the crew mixes ridiculous news, pop culture commentary, listener laughs, bizarre hypotheticals, and enough random tangents to make your commute disappear.Whether you're here for weird news, celebrity chatter, hilarious debates, or simply need your daily excuse to laugh at humanity, this daily comedy show has you covered. Every episode reminds us that real life continues to out-weird anything we could possibly make up, and somehow that's exactly why we keep coming back.If you enjoy sarcastic humor, funny news, entertainment gossip, and completely unnecessary debates about iguanas, hot tubs, and lottery tickets, this daily comedy show delivers exactly the kind of organized chaos you've come to expect.Thanks for making The Rizzuto Show part of your routine. We'll keep bringing the weird if you keep listening to this daily comedy show.Follow The Rizzuto Show → https://linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → https://1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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“Even thou wast as one of them.” — Obadiah 1:11 Brotherly kindness was due from Edom to Israel in the time of need, but instead thereof, the men of Esau made common cause with Israel's foes. Special stress in the sentence before us is laid upon the word thou; as when Caesar cried to Brutus, […]

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Siobhan Nolan (Hockey News Philly) joins us to discuss the now-public situation in Philadelphia and what Briere and Jonesy are up to. Dru and Schneids avoid arbitration so we revisit our in-house arbitration hearing and see what our new thoughts are on the deal.Coach gives us a Coach's Corner from Sunny Florida #NYR #NHL #LGR #HockeyNews #PhillyLive episodes Wednesday nights at 7pm EST on YouTube, X, and Twitch.Jump in the YouTube chat to have your questions/comments shown on screen!Subscribe to our YouTube for bonus content!Youtube: Rangers Ed. Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@rangersed.podcastInstagram: @rangers_ed.podhttps://www.instagram.com/rangers_ed.pod/X: @rangers_edpod https://twitter.com/rangers_edpodX: @RangersEd150 (Mikey150's around the league + Fantasy Hockey tips) https://twitter.com/RangersEd150X: @CoachEd77 (Coach Ed's thoughts and texts from the group chat) https://twitter.com/CoachEd77Facebook: Rangers Ed Podcast 

All-Star Game Junior Caminero was hit on the hand by ex-Rays prospect Riley O'Brien during the exhibition. Scans came back relatively positive and Junior was gracious about the incident. Debate on whether star players should risk injury in exhibition games. Mat proposed moving the All-Star Game to Las Vegas after the World Series, bundled with the Hall of Fame ceremony and GM meetings to create a marquee baseball event. Where is the Brotherly love -  Philly crowd booing non-Phillies players Longo Weekend The Rays honored Evan Longoria in a retirement weekend that drew 23,000-plus fans on Sunday, requiring the upper deck to open. Both hosts praised the tribute as long overdue and speculated on his future in coaching or front office roles.Grady Emerson & the Draft Mat called top pick Grady Emerson a potential franchise cornerstone, comparing him to a Longoria/Taylor Walls hybrid at shortstop. Paired with Junior Caminero long-term, Mat sees a legitimate dynasty window. The Rays also selected shortstop Taj Marchand and went heavy on high school pitching, signaling confidence in their current system depth.Junior Caminero Extension Junior publicly stated he wants to stay in Tampa Bay. Both hosts stressed locking him up now. Mat credited Stu Sternberg for building the culture that makes players want to stay.Trade Deadline rumor of Rays-Tigers talks around Tarik Skubal. With only roughly 12 million left on his contract.  A potential package could include Jacob Melton, Brody Hopkins, Xavier Isaac, and pitching prospects.  A playoff rotation of McClanahan, Skubal, and Rasmussen, plus Manuel Rodriguez returning to close, would make the Rays serious contenders.Women in Baseball The Women's Baseball World Cup group stage runs July 22-26 in Rockford, Illinois at the historic Rockford Peaches field (iwbc.org). Special thanks to Ryan Woodward, Kat Williams & Leslie Heaphy for bringing this to Rockford The Women's Pro Baseball League (WPBL) launches soon with four teams: Boston Hunters, Los Angeles Queens, New York Heights, and San Francisco FireBelles, each named after a historical female trailblazer. MLB.com is covering the league. Mark honored the late Sue Zipay, whose American Girls Baseball initiative laid the groundwork for the WPBL.Season Outlook The Rays head into an 11-game road trip (Boston, Toronto, Cleveland) starting July 17. Both hosts admitted their preseason predictions were off and couldn't be happier about it  

Send us a message!We read 1 Thessalonians 4–5 out loud and sit with Paul's straight talk about holiness, hope, and a life that actually pleases God. We wrestle with “God's will” as less of a hidden dot to find and more of a direction to live, then we end with a simple question about rejoicing, praying, and gratitude. • Paul's backstory with the Thessalonian church and why he writes with joy • God's will as holiness rather than a perfect personal roadmap • Sexual integrity as self-control and honor, not cultural rule-keeping • Brotherly love that grows “more and more” through a quiet, steady life • Working with your hands, living decently before outsiders, avoiding needless dependence • Grief with hope because of Jesus' death and resurrection • The Lord's return, the day of the Lord, and why Paul says to encourage each other • Staying alert and sober as people of the light, anchored in faith, love, and hope • Three practices named as God's will: rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in everything  At outloudbible.com, you can find free resources to help you study the Bible. And while you're there, send us a message to say hi, or start a conversation about having us at your church or event. If Outloud Bible has been a valuable part of your understanding of the Bible, please consider supporting the ministry by visiting outloudbible.com.Support the showCheck out outloudbible.com for helpful study resources, and to discover how to bring the public reading of God's word to your church, conference, retreat, or other event.

Dallas Mavericks and Canada Basketball point guard Ryan Nembhard joins the show to discuss his rookie season with the Dallas Mavericks, tells stories about Scottie Barnes, Anthony Davis, Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving, and what it was like to grow up with older brother Andrew Nembhard.#teamcanada #canadabasketball #fiba #mavs Reach out to the show by leaving a voicemail at hellowelcome.show or email the guys info@hellowelcome.showCheck out our merch! Visit hellowelcome.show and click on the merch link.Original Music by DIVISION 88.Reach out to sales@thenationnetwork.com to connect with our Sales Team and discuss opportunities to partner with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan returns to talk the Ducks matching the Carlsson offer sheet, what comes next for Briere and the Flyers, more!

Dan returns to talk the Leo Carlsson offer sheet, what happens if he signs? Claude Giroux rumors, Grebenkin may be healthy, more!

Nick and Dan return to recap the draft, previewing the offseason, the parallels between Briere and Hextall, Werenski and Larkin, the Nurse rumors, building a competitor, more!

Dan flies solo to talk the vibes after the draft, Briere's quotes, the comparisons to Ron Hextall, are they going to fix the center depth or power play? What comes next for this team, more!

Noah, Papa and Dan return to watch along with the 2026 NHL draft and call some friends of the show!

Dan flies solo to talk the Woll trade, Carlson probably isn't coming, keep or trade the 21st overall pick, the Tkachuk trade and fallout, why aren't the Flyers making big moves, more!

Every Thursday, Pantha Politix Podcast brings you real talk for the real world. Join Seven Da Pantha, Monster Elicit, P7, and Dyce Dylli for honest, engaging, and entertaining  takes on topics relevant to Hip-Hop culture without pulling punches to protect "relationships". The frontline for real talk in podcasting, Pantha Politix Podcast might just change your perspective on what you see --and what you think you know.Follow the squad on IG, Facebook, or TikTok, stream us wherever you listen to podcasts or watch us on YouTube! https://linktree.com/PanthaPolitixPod 

Dan flies solo to talk the Vladar extension rumors, John Carlson coming to Philly? The impact he'd have on Jiricek, the insane Charlie interview about Michkov and the fans, more!

The Right Attitude  1.   Unity of Mind2.  Sympathy3.  Brotherly love4. Tender Heart 5. Humility  The Right ActionThe Right AmbitionThe Right Assurance --------DAILY DEVOTIONAL WITH RON MOOREGet Ron's Daily Devotional to your inbox each morning; visit biblechapel.org/devo.CAREGIVINGDo you have a need we can pray for? Do you need someone to walk alongside you? Do you know of another person who needs care? Let us know at caregiving@biblechapel.org.GROWTH TRACKWe all have a next step - what's yours? To learn more about our Growth Track and to take your next step, biblechapel.org/connect.

This week's church is in Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love. Yes that's the tagline for the Philadelphia in the US, but we didn't coin the phrase. Brotherly love is what Philadelphia means in the Greek. This is a place along a trade route linking Europe to Asia and where earthquakes are common.  This little church was harassed by what Jesus refers to as “the synagogue of Satan, those who claim to be Jews but are not” Jesus' reassurance to this ‘church of little strength' is poignant; “I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you.”To be loved is a basic human need – we must have it and we try all sorts of ways to get it. When feeling crushed under the weight of pain, rejection, and suffering one of the most jarring accusations, whether it be from within or without, is the thought that God has forsaken, that I am not loved by Him. Alternately, one of the most strengthening, courage giving realities is that God does in fact love me – regardless of what the circumstances may be. God has loved me with an everlasting, unfailing, secure and steadfast love. This truth is often under attack when trials come our way. This question of being loved is common for us to ask when we are hurting. There is one place we can go for assurance of God's love and that is the cross of Christ. It doesn't answer our confusion or the why of our pain. But it does prove that we are in fact loved. We can trust Jesus because He has loved us. Let this truth sink in and give you strength to keep His word and declare His name.Prepare for this week's teaching by reading Revelation 3:7-13 with Romans 8:31-39------To keep the gospel in the forefront as we read these letters, we invite you to memorize Revelation 12:11: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”-----

Danielle, Will and Rider thought they’d clean out the emotional garage together and recap another Season 7 episode, this time with a much more serious Eric! Will explains why he has a strong connection with this episode, while Danielle feels things could’ve been handled with vulnerability instead of anger. This season has had a lot of ups and downs, but the gang agrees: this one uncovered some major emotional truths buried within Cory and Eric’s relationship. We dive deep into how their brotherly relationship has evolved, but does this episode actually resolve their conflict?? Plus, we break down some of the hosts’ little “actor things” from the show. See how many you can spot! It’s time for another recap on Pod Meets World! Follow @podmeetsworldshow on Instagram and TikTok!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An expository sermon from 2 Peter 1:7 on kindness.

Siobhan Nolan, Hockey News Philadelphia,  joins us to discuss the end to the Flyers season.  The team surprised the hockey world for the entire regular season and continued to do so in the playoffs, fighting to the very end.   Where does the team go from here heading into the off-season?  The Tocchet Era has only just begun. https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/philadelphia-flyers/author/siobhan-nolanLive episodes Wednesday nights at 7pm EST on YouTube, X, and Twitch.Jump in the YouTube chat to have your questions/comments shown on screen!Subscribe to our YouTube for bonus content!Youtube: Rangers Ed. Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@rangersed.podcastInstagram: @rangers_ed.podhttps://www.instagram.com/rangers_ed.pod/X: @rangers_edpod https://twitter.com/rangers_edpodX: @RangersEd150 (Mikey150's around the league + Fantasy Hockey tips) https://twitter.com/RangersEd150X: @CoachEd77 (Coach Ed's thoughts and texts from the group chat) https://twitter.com/CoachEd77Facebook: Rangers Ed Podcast 

Nick and Dan return to talk game 1 against the Hurricanes, hoping for a big summer, Michkov, how do they fix the powerplay? more!

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[Recorded on 4/23/26] Did you know that there is one trait that God says is central to following Him? It's not the size of our impact or the amount of Bible we memorize. Jesus says that by this one thing, all people will know we follow Him, and Paul says without this we are nothing. What is it? Brotherly love. Check out this message from Nick Swearingen if you want to grow in understanding what it means to love other Christians.

On this happy hour episode, we bring to you our first installment of Brother Banter. The topic for these episodes will be focused on Philadelphia. Our first episode is with long time friend of ours Keith Tomaselli. Keith is the founder of the Northern Liberties Run Club. The club combines community and fitness through running through Philadelphia neighborhoods. Keith shares with us his passion for running and how the club was started. He highlights a few of his top spots to run to.With the start of baseball, we wrap up the episode with our first half of the season Phillies predictions. Enjoy the episode!If you are interested in running with the club you can find them on instagram at @northern_liberties_run_club or on their website at https://theoriginalnorthernlibertiesrunclub.com/ .Music Credithttps://soundcloud.com/davidhydemusic/piano-rock-instrumental?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Exploring the Connection Between Matthew 18, the Book of Job, and Isaiah 18 For Bible in Ten – By DH – 18th April 2026 Welcome back to Bible in Ten. Today we completed Matthew 18.   And this leads us naturally to Book 18 of the Old Testament: Job.   And as an added supporting witness, we can also look to Isaiah 18.   In the previous companion study, Matthew 17 was connected to Esther. That gave us a picture of the kingdom approaching.  The Lord was present in Esther, though hidden. Israel was preserved. And the law, pictured through Haman, was shown to be the enemy, while the saving authority belonged to the Christ-picture in Mordecai. Now in Matthew 18, the scene seems to move forward.The kingdom is not only being anticipated.  It is now being morally explained. The question is no longer simply,  “How does the kingdom come into view?” The question now is, “What kind of spirit belongs in that kingdom?” “What kind of teaching belongs in it?” “How are the weak to be treated?” And what happens when men speak wrongly about God? That is where Job becomes such a powerful companion to Matthew 18.  And Isaiah 18 helps as well, because it gives the sense of the Lord watching from above, pruning before harvest, and then receiving an offering in Zion. So together, Matthew 18, Job, and Isaiah 18 form a very striking set. 1) Greatness in the kingdom begins with humility Matthew 18 opens with the disciples asking, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” Jesus answers by calling a little child. And He says that unless they turn and become as little children, they will not even enter the kingdom. Then He says that the one who humbles himself as this little child is the greatest. So the chapter begins with a complete overturning of human ideas of greatness. Greatness is not rank.  It is not force. It is not self-assurance. It is not religious confidence. Greatness is humility. And that is exactly why Job is such a fitting companion book. Because Eliphaz comes in the opposite spirit. He sounds wise. He sounds settled. He sounds experienced. He sounds spiritual. But he is not humble. He speaks as though he understands God's ways. He speaks as though he can explain suffering. He speaks as though he can interpret Job's condition with confidence.  And yet at the end of the book, God says that Eliphaz and his friends have not spoken rightly concerning Him. So right away, Job helps expose something Matthew 18 warns us about. A man can sound authoritative, and still be wrong about God. 2) The little ones matter to God Jesus then warns against despising one of the little ones (a picture of the believer who inherits the kingdom).   The preciousness of new life is discernable when Job in his despair calls against the night when his life was conceived and thus declared in Heaven.    And that is exactly where Eliphaz becomes so important in this picture.  Job is afflicted. He is broken.He is grieving. He is confused. He is suffering deeply. He is the very kind of man who should be handled with care.  But Eliphaz does not treat him that way. He does not protect the suffering brother. He does not gently restore him. He does not wait on the Lord. Instead, he imposes a theory onto him. He assumes Job must be guilty. He assumes suffering must prove wickedness. He assumes that if Job is crushed, then Job must deserve it. That is not shepherding. That is not humility. That is not kingdom thinking. That is bad teaching. And this is why Eliphaz can be seen as a picture of a wolf in shepherd's clothing. He does not look dangerous at first. He looks sober. He looks religious. He looks thoughtful. But he is speaking wrongly about God. And he is using those wrong ideas against a wounded man. 3) Causing stumbling through false teaching In Matthew 18 Jesus speaks about causing one of the little ones to stumble.  And Job shows how this can happen. It is not only open evil that harms people. Religious error harms people too. Eliphaz presents a God who is reduced to a hard system of immediate retribution. In that system: if you suffer, you must have done evil. If you prosper, you must be upright. If you are crushed, you must deserve it. That sounds tidy. It sounds moral. It sounds explainable. But it is false.  And because it is false, it is dangerous. It can crush the weak. It can burden the suffering. It can push people toward despair instead of trust. That makes Eliphaz a very powerful picture of bad teaching. And just as was described in CG profound summary in the previous episode, this also helps picture the kind of spirit that reimposes bondage upon men. Eliphaz may not be a Judaizer in the historical sense, (the Law of Moses had not been given at the time of Job and it does not apply now either),  but he certainly shares the same kind of principle. He burdens instead of freeing. He accuses instead of restoring. He puts man under a crushing religious reading, instead of bringing him into rest. That is always the spirit of false religion. 4) The shepherd seeks the lost sheep Matthew 18 then gives the parable of the one lost sheep. The shepherd goes after the wandering one. The Father does not will that one of these little ones should perish. This is one of the tenderest parts of the chapter.  And again, Job helps by contrast.  Because Job's friends do not act like shepherds seeking a lost sheep.  They do not pursue restoration. They do not move toward healing.  They move toward explanation. Toward accusation. Toward pressure. Toward conclusion. Perhaps they care more about defending their system than about helping the man. The true shepherd seeks the sheep. 5) Brotherly restoration versus religious prosecution Later in Matthew 18, Jesus gives instruction for how to deal with a brother who sins. The aim is restoration. “If he hears you, you have gained your brother.” That is kingdom conduct.  Careful, measured. patient and restorative. But Eliphaz does not move in that spirit. He does not proceed carefully. He does not begin with gentleness but with assumption.  Then he piles interpretation upon suffering.  Then he pushes Job under accusation. So Job gives us a picture of what happens when men try to lead others without truly knowing God.  It is religious prosecution instead of brotherly restoration. 6) The unforgiving servant and the spirit of bondage Matthew 18 closes with the parable of the unforgiving servant.  On the surface, the lesson is mercy. But as we saw, there is also something deeper in the background:  the danger of bringing men back under debt, burden, and bondage. And that is another place where Eliphaz fits the picture. Eliphaz reads Job through a moral ledger. A debt system. A burden system. A retribution system. He has no room for a righteous sufferer who must simply trust God. He has no room for grace. He has no room for divine purpose beyond punishment. So he becomes a useful picture of the same religious spirit that burdens men with wrong ideas about God. That spirit is always near wherever grace is obscured. 7) Isaiah 18 — pruning before blessing Now let us bring in Isaiah 18.    That chapter has a remarkable flow. The Lord is watching.  The nations are in view. Then before the harvest, there is pruning. Sprigs are cut off. Branches are taken away. And only after that does the chapter move toward an offering being brought to the Lord at Mount Zion. That fits Matthew 18 very well.  Because Matthew 18 is also a pruning chapter. If the hand offends, cut it off.  If the foot offends, cut it off.  If the eye offends, pluck it out. The point is not mutilation.  The point is moral seriousness.  What causes stumbling must go. What destroys must be removed. What corrupts kingdom life cannot be allowed to remain. And Job fits this same pattern too. The speeches of the friends are exposed. Human wisdom is cut down. Proud religious certainty is pruned away.  Job himself is humbled before God. Then, after all of that, restoration comes. So Isaiah 18 gives the prophetic shape.  Matthew 18 gives the kingdom teaching. And Job gives the lived moral drama.  All three reveal more of the rich tapestry of Scripture. 8) From Esther to Job — a beautiful sequence If you recall, we described how Matthew 17 with Esther gave a picture of kingdom approach. The King was present, though hidden. Israel was preserved. The death-word of law was overcome by the saving authority of the Christ-picture. Now Matthew 18 with Job seems to move into kingdom instruction. The kingdom is not only coming.  Its moral atmosphere is being revealed.The lowly are honored. The little ones are protected. False shepherds are exposed.  Pride is cut down. Bad teaching is rebuked. And forgiveness from the heart becomes necessary. And in that sense, Job becomes a beautiful kingdom book because it shows the wisdom of God overruling the wisdom of men. 9) The end of Job and the heart of Matthew 18 Finally, one of the strongest connections comes at the end of Job. God rebukes Eliphaz and the others.  But Job must pray for them.  That is a wonderful ending.  The righteous sufferer is vindicated.  But he is not vindicated merely to stand above them.  He becomes the intercessor for those who wronged him. And that is profoundly in the spirit of Matthew 18.  Forgiveness is not merely a legal thought.  It is from the heart. So Job ends not only with exposure of false teaching, but with mercy flowing through the one who suffered.  That is kingdom grace. Life Application We can consider how Matthew 18, Job, and Isaiah 18 work together very beautifully.   Matthew 18 gives the moral order of the kingdom: humility, care for the little ones, restoration, mercy, and forgiveness. Job shows how false religion harms people, especially through Eliphaz, who pictures bad teaching, false shepherding, and the dangerous confidence of men who speak wrongly about God. Isaiah 18 adds the prophetic shape: the Lord watches, pruning comes before blessing, and the end is Zion. So as Matthew 17 with Esther pictured the kingdom beginning to come into view, so then Matthew 18 with Job pictures the kingdom's moral instruction under the reign and direct fellowship with Christ revealing the majesty of the Lord.  False religion is exposed. And grace triumphs in the end.   This provides a strong evidence as God being the author of all Scripture.   Let us be careful in our reading an appreciation of Scripture. Praise the Lord. Lord help us to grasp the power and beauty of your Word and share the beauty of the Gospel and the beauty of your Word while we have this opportunity to do so.  For your glory!  Amen

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Nick and Dan return to talk the Flyers blowing it against Columbus, not playing the kids, Owen Tippett is not "untouchable," not having faith in the 2026 offseason ahead, Nick tells a story about work, more!

Ken Carman reacts to his embarrassing on-air mistake regarding the family ties between coaches Travis Steele and John Groce. Jason Lloyd joins the conversation to analyze the Cavaliers' defensive struggles and debate the merits of the James Harden trade compared to keeping Darius Garland.

The blueprint for Christian character development the Apostle Peter gives us in 2 Peter 1 lays out for us a “ladder” that we as disciples of Christ are to climb. Each rung of this ladder is vital to our ability to be able to progress up to the next rung. As we have focused on one rung of this ladder at a time in this extended series, we have worked on making the connections between our foundation and how each step makes us more like Jesus. Now comes the seventh rung, and this one really begins to reveal what a truly developed Christian character should look like. The seventh rung is brotherly kindness—philadelphia in Greek and also translated as “brotherly love.” We must realize that faith, moral excellence, knowledge, self‑control, perseverance and godliness form the necessary foundation for this deeply relational virtue. In ancient Greek, this kind of love referred to the instinctive loyalty shared by blood relatives—a devotion that is both expected and not optional. Peter places this rung after godliness because only a character shaped by reverence for God can sustain the sacrificial, loyal, family‑level commitment required to love fellow believers as true siblings. Lots of love To broaden our understanding, it is helpful to compare three Greek categories of love: natural family affection, brotherly love and philanthropia—a benevolent love for all humanity. Brotherly kindness sits at the center of these circles, bridging instinctive affection and universal goodwill. Jesus himself established this family identity when he taught his disciples to pray, “Our Father…,” making all disciples brothers and sisters. Questions to ask ourselves Practical self‑examination is needed to see how well we are living this brotherly kindness: Do we protect others' reputations? Do we step in quietly when someone is overwhelmed? Do we welcome those who sit alone? Brotherly love is not convenient. It is costly, time‑consuming and emotionally demanding. Ultimately, brotherly kindness is the training ground for the final rung—agape love. If Christians can’t love the family of faith with loyalty and tenderness, they cannot hope to love the world with Christlike sacrifice. Key Takeaways Brotherly kindness is loyal, family‑level devotion rooted in godliness. It bridges natural affection and universal benevolence. Jesus established Christians as a true spiritual family. Brotherly love requires patience, protection, presence and emotional investment. It is inconvenient but essential for mature Christian character. Practicing philadelphia prepares us for agape—the highest form of Christlike love.

2 Peter 1:2-11 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the path of spiritual maturity for Christians.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=24314The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Merry Christmas everyone! Unfortunately, Matt is out of town, but the good news is Mama Lawrence is filling in!We decided to do something special and host a private watch-a-long of ‘Marry Christmas' with the director himself, Mr. Andrew Lawrence!Cozy up and join the party as the family relives the experience of this future holiday classic.Stick around for an appearance from the world famous Smee!Merry Christmas everyone! We'll see you next week!Support our pod with our official merch!https://bropodmerch.bigcartel.com

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!Excel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonSponsors:  Spiritbuilding Publishers Website:  www.spiritbuilding.comTyler Cain, Senior Loan Officer, Statewide MortgageWebsites: https://statewidemortgage.com/https://tylercain.floify.com/Phone: 813-380-8487Pick One Per Day: - Be Harmonious- Be Sympathetic- Be Brotherly- Be Kindhearted- Be Humble in Spirit- Be Unprovokable (do not return insult for insult but give a blessing instead)We didn't read it in the podcast today, but I Peter 3:10-12 follows that list with this: "The one who desires life, to love and see good days, must keep his tongue from evil and his lips from speaking deceit. He must turn away from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. For the eyes of the Lord are toward the righteous, and His ears attend to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil."