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Thank you and enjoy the episode!Links For The Occult Rejectshttps://linktr.ee/theoccultrejectsOccult Research Institutehttps://www.occultresearchinstitute.org/Substackhttps://substack.com/@theoccultreject...Cash Apphttps://cash.app/$theoccultrejectsVenmo@TheOccultRejectsBuy Me A Coffeebuymeacoffee.com/TheOccultRejectsPatreon@theoccultrejects Krautheimer, Richard. Early Christian and Byzantine Architecture. 4th ed. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1986. Essential. This is the backbone source for early Christian basilicas, liturgical space, urban context, and the development of Christian architecture after Constantine. Krautheimer is especially useful for not treating churches as isolated floor plans, but as part of city, ritual, bishop, patronage, and memory.Krautheimer, Richard. Rome: Profile of a City, 312–1308. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1980. Very useful for Rome as a layered city: imperial remains, Christian churches, papal authority, public space, and the transformation of Roman urban memory.Krautheimer, Richard, Wolfgang Frankl, and Spencer Corbett. Corpus Basilicarum Christianarum Romae: The Early Christian Basilicas of Rome. 5 vols. Vatican City: Pontificio Istituto di Archeologia Cristiana, 1937–1977. Heavy academic reference work. Best for the Lateran, Old Saint Peter's, early Roman churches, plans, architectural evidence, and dating.Mathews, Thomas F. The Early Churches of Constantinople: Architecture and Liturgy. University Park: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1971. More focused on Constantinople, but excellent for connecting architecture and liturgical movement.White, L. Michael. Building God's House in the Roman World: Architectural Adaptation among Pagans, Jews, and Christians. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 1990. Great for the transition from house settings and adapted spaces into larger public Christian architecture.Brandenburg, Hugo. Ancient Churches of Rome from the Fourth to the Seventh Century: The Dawn of Christian Architecture in the West. Turnhout: Brepols, 2005. Very useful for Rome, the Lateran, Santa Maria Maggiore, Santa Sabina, and the formation of Christian public architecture.Snyder, Graydon F. Ante Pacem: Archaeological Evidence of Church Life Before Constantine. Macon: Mercer University Press, 2003. Best for the “before Constantine” contrast: house churches, burial spaces, symbols, and pre-public Christian material culture.Elsner, Jaś. Imperial Rome and Christian Triumph: The Art of the Roman Empire AD 100–450. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1998. Excellent for the transformation from Roman imperial art and space into Christian visual culture and triumphal imagery. Elsner's work is especially useful for your “empire becomes the bones of the church” angle.Constantine, Legal Shift, and Imperial PatronageEusebius. Life of Constantine. Translated by Averil Cameron and Stuart G. Hall. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1999. Primary source. Use carefully because it is highly pro-Constantine and partly panegyric, but it is essential for Constantine's Christian image, patronage, and sacred building projects. Eusebius is one of the key ancient witnesses for Constantine's role in Christian imperial memory.Eusebius. Ecclesiastical History. Translated by Kirsopp Lake. Loeb Classical Library. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1926–1932. Useful background for the pre-Constantinian church, persecution memory, martyr tradition, and Christian self-understanding before public imperial patronage.Barnes, Timothy D. Constantine and Eusebius. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1981. Major scholarly source on Constantine, Eusebius, politics, Christian patronage, and imperial ideology.Drake, H. A. Constantine and the Bishops: The Politics of Intolerance. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2000. Excellent for the political complexity of Constantine's relationship with bishops and Christian institutions.Lenski, Noel, ed. The Cambridge Companion to the Age of Constantine. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006. Good edited volume for Constantine's world: religion, politics, empire, law, cities, and Christianization.Odahl, Charles Matson. Constantine and the Christian Empire. 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 2010. Useful general scholarly overview, especially for readers/listeners who need the historical framework.MacMullen, Ramsay. Christianizing the Roman Empire: A.D. 100–400. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1984. Classic work on Christianization as a social and political process.Brown, Peter. The Rise of Western Christendom: Triumph and Diversity, A.D. 200–1000. 3rd ed. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell, 2013. Excellent big-picture framing. Helps avoid the cartoon version where Constantine instantly creates medieval Christianity.Basilicas, Liturgy, Space, and the BodyYasin, Ann Marie. Saints and Church Spaces in the Late Antique Mediterranean: Architecture, Cult, and Community. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2009. Very strong for how churches organized community, memory, saints, ritual space, and sacred presence.Yasin, Ann Marie. “Sacred Installations: The Material Conditions of Liturgy in Late Antique Churches.” In Objects in Context, Objects in Use, edited by Luke Lavan, Ellen Swift, and Toon Putzeys. Leiden: Brill, 2007. Useful for altars, liturgical furnishing, and how sacred space is made materially.Bowes, Kim. Private Worship, Public Values, and Religious Change in Late Antiquity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008. Good for the public/private transition, elite patronage, domestic religion, and late antique religious change.Markus, R. A. The End of Ancient Christianity. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1990. Important for the shift from ancient Christian worlds into more structured post-Constantinian Christianity.Brown, Peter. The Cult of the Saints: Its Rise and Function in Latin Christianity. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1981. This will become even more important for your next episode on martyrs, relics, tombs, bones, and pilgrimage.MacCormack, Sabine. Art and Ceremony in Late Antiquity. Berkeley: University of California Press, 1981. Great for public ceremony, imperial ritual, Christian adaptation, and how power becomes theatrical and architectural.Lateran, Old Saint Peter's, and Holy SepulchreDavis, Raymond. The Book of Pontiffs: The Ancient Biographies of the First Ninety Roman Bishops to AD 715. Rev. ed. Liverpool: Liverpool University Press, 2010. Translation of the Liber Pontificalis. Useful for the Lateran, papal memory, church foundations, donations, and claims about Constantine.Mango, Cyril. The Art of the Byzantine Empire, 312–1453: Sources and Documents. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1986. Excellent sourcebook for texts on Christian art, architecture, and sacred building.Ward-Perkins, J. B. “The Shrine of St. Peter's and Its Twelve Spiral Columns.” Journal of Roman Studies 42, no. 1–2 (1952): 21–33. Very useful for Old Saint Peter's, reused columns, Solomonic column traditions, and apostolic memory. The tradition of reused marble columns at Old Saint Peter's directly supports your spolia-and-memory section.Krautheimer, Richard. “Mensa-Coemeterium-Martyrium.” Cahiers Archéologiques 11 (1960): 15–40. Important for tomb, altar, martyr memory, and architectural development.Wilken, Robert Louis. The Land Called Holy: Palestine in Christian History and Thought. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1992. Useful for Jerusalem, holy geography, sacred memory, and the Holy Sepulchre.Taylor, Joan E. Christians and the Holy Places: The Myth of Jewish-Christian Origins. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1993. Strong source for holy places, memory, archaeology, and early Christian sacred geography.Biddle, Martin. The Tomb of Christ. Stroud: Sutton Publishing, 1999. Useful for Holy Sepulchre archaeology and the architectural framing of crucifixion, burial, and resurrection.Spolia, Reused Stone, and Roman Material InheritanceKinney, Dale. “Spolia. Damnatio and Renovatio Memoriae.” Memoirs of the American Academy in Rome 42 (1997): 117–148. One of the key scholarly pieces for spolia, memory, reuse, and interpretation.Kinney, Dale. “Rape or Restitution of the Past? Interpreting Spolia.” In The Art of Interpreting, edited by Susan C. Scott, 52–67. University Park: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1995. Great for your nuance: spolia is not always theft, not always theology, not always conquest. It can be practical, symbolic, aesthetic, political, or all of those at once.Brilliant, Richard, and Dale Kinney, eds. Reuse Value: Spolia and Appropriation in Art and Architecture from Constantine to Sherrie Levine. Farnham: Ashgate, 2011. Excellent broader collection on reuse, appropriation, memory, and architectural meaning.Hansen, Maria Fabricius. The Eloquence of Appropriation: Prolegomena to an Understanding of Spolia in Early Christian Rome. Rome: L'Erma di Bretschneider, 2003. Very relevant to your point that reused materials could create a meaningful Christian aesthetic, not just a cheap construction solution.Brenk, Beat. “Spolia from Constantine to Charlemagne: Aesthetics versus Ideology.” Dumbarton Oaks Papers 41 (1987): 103–109. Very useful for the practical-versus-symbolic debate.Greenhalgh, Michael. The Survival of Roman Antiquities in the Middle Ages. London: Duckworth, 1989. Good for how Roman materials, statues, columns, and monuments survive, are reused, or are reinterpreted.Pensabene, PatrizioAlso want to remind people about the website, if you're into reading we have tons of information by multiple contributors, and we got t-shirts up on the site if you're interested. Fun fact, the art is all based on the eyeball. 

Building God's Way According to Ezra & Nehemiah, Pt. 5God Gave Us ProphetsEzra 5:1-5, 6:13-22 | King's Chapel Live StreamSometimes we get so focused on our own lives that we lose sight of what matters most.In Ezra 5 and 6, God's people had begun rebuilding the temple, but God used prophets like Haggai and Zechariah to call them back to what mattered. They needed to realign their priorities, soften their hearts, and find the strength to keep going.God's message through His prophets was simple: Consider your ways. Return to Me.We need that reminder too. Our priorities can drift. Our hearts can grow hard. And sometimes we try to accomplish what God has called us to do by our own strength.But God doesn't simply tell us to try harder. He calls us back to Himself and strengthens us by His Spirit.In this message from Ezra 5 and 6, we look at why God gave His people prophets and what their message means for us today.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborGod gave us prophets, Ezra 5, Ezra 6, Ezra and Nehemiah, Building God's Way, consider your ways, God calls us back, return to God, putting God first, Christian priorities, trusting God, God's Spirit, not by might nor by power, Haggai, Zechariah, prophets in the Bible, Christian sermon, Bible sermon, Jesus, Gospel, following Jesus, Christian faith, Christian living, Longwood FL church, Longwood Florida church, King's Chapel

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Way According to Ezra & Nehemiah, Pt. 4God Has AdversariesEzra 4:1-6, Neh. 4:1-9 | King's Chapel Live StreamWhat do you do when following God gets harder than you expected?In Ezra 4 and Nehemiah 4, God's people face opposition from people both inside and outside the community. They're pressured, frustrated, confused, and tempted to become afraid.But opposition doesn't mean God has abandoned His people.God protects His people, and ultimately, He defeats every enemy. For Christians, that hope points us to Jesus, who has already conquered sin, death, and the greatest enemy we could ever face.If you've ever wondered what to do when doing the right thing gets hard, this message is for you.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborEzra 4, Nehemiah 4, Ezra and Nehemiah, Building God's Way, God's Adversaries, Christian sermon, Bible sermon, opposition as a Christian, when doing the right thing gets hard, facing opposition, Christian encouragement, trusting God, God protects His people, God's protection, spiritual opposition, Christian faith, following God, trusting God in difficult times, Jesus, Gospel, Christian living, Longwood FL church, Longwood Florida church, King's Chapel

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Do you constantly feel like you run out of time, yet spend hours scrolling, streaming, or grinding in video games? In a world obsessed with content and hyper-productivity, most of us aren't suffering from a lack of time—we're suffering from a lack of intentionality. In Part 4 of our Applied Wisdom collection, Pastor Mark breaks down Psalm 90 to confront the brevity of life and challenge the lie that we "don't have time" for what matters most. We make time for the things we actually want to have time for. If you are tired of watching your life evaporate into a backslash played log, this message offers three actionable, biblical steps to budget your time and live with purpose.**********

Building God's Way According to Ezra & Nehemiah, Pt. 3God Has a PriorityEzra 3:1-13 | King's Chapel Live StreamAs God's people return to Jerusalem in Ezra 3, they have a lot to rebuild. But before they rebuild the temple, they build an altar.Why?Because God's priority is His worship and His glory.In this message from *Building God's Way According to Ezra & Nehemiah*, we see how Ezra 3 points us to a greater reality: worship isn't something we fit into our lives after everything else is taken care of. God Himself is our priority.The altar points us to the sacrifice God provided through Jesus. The temple points us to God's desire to dwell with His people, ultimately fulfilled through Christ and the Holy Spirit. And the joyful shouts and weeping of God's people remind us that our worship exists in the tension of the "now and not yet," as we look forward to the day when God will dwell with His people forever.If we're going to build our lives, our church, and our community God's way, we have to begin with what matters most: **God's glory and our worship of Him.**Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborEzra 3 sermon, Ezra 3, Building God's Way, God has a priority, worship comes first, worship sermon, God's glory, Ezra and Nehemiah sermon series, Christian worship, Jesus sacrifice, Holy Spirit temple, God's presence, King's Chapel Longwood

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Way According to Ezra & Nehemiah, Pt. 2God Has a PeopleEzra 2 | King's Chapel Live StreamAs we continue Building God's Way According to Ezra & Nehemiah, Ezra 2 reminds us that God's work is never about an anonymous crowd. God has a people. He knows them by name, gathers them by family, and knows them by number.But God's people are not simply gathered together without purpose. Throughout Scripture, God's people follow a pattern of exile, exodus, wilderness, and promised land. Their story points forward to God's greater purpose of building His kingdom and ultimately to Jesus, the righteous Branch from David.In this message, we look at three truths about God's people:God has a people who are known by Him.God's people have a pattern shaped by His redemptive work.God's people have a purpose: to build God's Kingdom as we look to Jesus, our true King.As we build our lives, our church, and our community God's way, we can rest in this truth: we belong to a God who knows His people, gathers His people, and gives His people a purpose.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborEzra 2 sermon, Ezra and Nehemiah sermon series, Building God's Way, God's people, God knows you, Christian identity, purpose of God's people, Ezra sermon, Jesus righteous branch, God's kingdom, Christian sermon, King's Chapel Longwood FL

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

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Building God's Way According to Ezra & Nehemiah, Pt. 1God's Powerful PlanEzra 1, Isaiah 44:24-45:7 | King's Chapel Live StreamWhat happens when God sets a plan in motion?The opening chapter of Ezra reminds us that God's plans are far bigger than we can see, yet He graciously invites His people to be part of what He is doing. When God determined to bring His people back to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple, He made a way for His purposes to be accomplished.In this message, we see three powerful truths about God's plan.God's plan includes anyone and everyone. His purposes reach beyond what we might expect, and He can accomplish His will through people and circumstances we never would have chosen.God stirs the heart. God moved the heart of King Cyrus, and He also stirred the hearts of His people to respond. What God calls us to do, He is able to move us toward through His Spirit.God provides the resources. From unexpected sources and through His own people, God provided precisely what was needed for the work ahead.As we begin our series through Ezra and Nehemiah, this passage reminds us that building God's way begins with trusting God's powerful plan. We may not know every detail of what He is doing, but we can trust the God who does.Connect with King's Chapel in Longwood, FL - ▶️ www.kingschapelfl.com▶️ https://www.facebook.com/KingsChapelfl▶️ https://www.instagram.com/kingschapelfl/For the GLORY of our Great GodFor the GOOD of our NeighborEzra 1 sermon, God's plan sermon, Ezra and Nehemiah sermon series, building God's way, trusting God's plan, God provides sermon, God stirs hearts, King Cyrus Ezra, Isaiah 44 sermon, King's Chapel Longwood FL

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

How many times have you looked in the mirror and quietly asked yourself, "Am I enough?" What if everything you've believed about your worth has been built on a lie? Today, we're uncovering the truth God has been speaking over you all along. Have you ever wondered… "Am I good enough?" "Have I done enough?" "Will I ever be enough?" If you've wrestled with comparison, perfectionism, insecurity, or the pressure to prove yourself, this conversation is for you. In Episode 2 of our Conversations with Mom series, Pastor Lisa and her daughter Bekah have an honest conversation about what it truly means to be sufficient in Christ. Too many women measure their worth by performance, social media, achievements, relationships, or other people's opinions. But God has never asked us to be perfect; He simply asks us to trust Him. Together they discuss: ● Why comparison steals confidence ● How perfectionism keeps us stuck ● Learning to recognize the gifts God already placed inside you ● Building God-confidence instead of self-confidence ● Healing from feelings of not being enough ● Elijah's powerful testimony of overcoming rejection and finding identity in Christ ● Practical ways to strengthen your relationship with Jesus and walk confidently in your calling If you've ever questioned your value, this episode will remind you that your identity isn't found in what you do; it's found in who you are in Christ. You are already enough because His fullness lives inside of you. Timestamps 00:00 Welcome! Pastor Lisa introduces herself and her daughter, Bekah 01:39 "Have you ever felt like you weren't enough?" 03:14 Conversations with Mom (Episode 2): Your value comes from who God says you are 05:00 Bekah shares why she didn't feel qualified for ministry 06:30 The danger of comparison and trying to fit in 08:45 Pastor Lisa's first leadership calling and discovering your God-given gifts 10:45 Perfectionism vs. willingness: Why God doesn't need perfection 12:15 Social media and the constant pressure to measure up 14:58 Why comparison will destroy your confidence 18:00 Psalm 139: God knew you before you were born 20:00 God never asked you to be enough; His fullness is enough 23:07 Learning dependence on God instead of perfection 24:31 2 Corinthians 3:5; Our sufficiency comes from Christ 24:45 Too many voices are telling us who we're not 28:17 His fullness lives inside of you 29:28 Elijah's powerful testimony of overcoming rejection and finding healing 34:43 Practical ways to overcome insecurity: worship, gratitude, community & Jesus 37:44 Celebrate one another instead of competing 41:00 You are more than enough 41:25 Final encouragement and closing prayer #IAMHERPodcast #ChristianWomen #FaithOverFear #IdentityInChrist #WomenOfFaith #ChristianPodcast #BiblicalTruth #GodConfidence #JesusChangesEverything #EnoughInChrist Lisa Kai | @lisakai Bekah Lagafuaina | @bkaiii

Could God do more with your talents than you ever could on your own?From concert halls around the world to Christ-centered productions that have touched thousands, Jenny Oaks Baker has learned that the Lord often leads us in ways we never expect.In this week's uplifting episode of Latter-Day Lights, Jenny shares how following quiet promptings transformed her career from simply performing music to creating productions that testify of Jesus Christ, including her self-produced shows such as “Redeemer,” “Joy to the World,” and “American Mosaic.”Along the way, she opens up about relying on the Lord through uncertainty, building the SoulFill Music Foundation, and learning to trust Him one step at a time. Jenny also reflects on the faithful example of her parents, the importance of consecrating our talents to God's work, and the unexpected blessings that come when we're willing to let go of our own plans.Her testimony is a beautiful reminder that as we seek the Savior first, He not only magnifies our gifts but also leads us to a life richer, more purposeful, and more joyful than we could have imagined.*** Please hit SUBSCRIBE to get our latest episodes, and hit the SHARE button to help us share Jenny's story and light with others. ***To WATCH this episode on YouTube, visit: https://youtu.be/jHoI75p15L8-----To LEARN MORE about Jenny's non-profit organization, The SoulFill Music Foundation, visit: https://soulfillmusic.org/To LEARN MORE about Jenny's work and The Jenny Oaks Baker Performance Workshop, visit: https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/workshopTo WATCH Jenny on tour, get tickets at: https://www.jennyoaksbaker.com/upcoming-eventsTo FOLLOW Jenny on Instagram, visit: https://www.instagram.com/jennyoaksbaker/To FOLLOW Jenny on Facebook, visit: https://www.facebook.com/jennyoaksbaker/-----To READ Scott's new book “Faith to Stay” for free, visit: https://www.faithtostay.com/-----Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/latterdaylightsAlso, if you have a faith-promoting or inspiring story, or know someone who does, please let us know by going to https://www.latterdaylights.com and reaching out to us.

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

1. Why do you think Jesus instructing His disciples to see themselves as slaves just simply doing their duty?2. What is the difference between a servant and a slave? (may need to do a little word study on those terms and how it is used in the bible.)3. How does the immediate context of what Jesus was saying and why he was saying it help us to understand what and why he was saying here in this text?

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

1. What is the condition given to forgive someone?2. How often are we to forgive them?3. Why did the disciples ask Jesus to increase their faith in response to what Jesus said?4. What does increasing faith have to do with forgiving others?

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

Building God's Kingdom, God's Way!

1. Who is Jesus addressing in this passage?2. What is the running theme in all 10 verses?3. What does it mean to stumble someone?4. Why is it inevitable that stumbling would come?5. Who are the "little ones" that Jesus is warning not to stumble?6. Why is the judgment for stumbling someone so severe?

What does it really mean to live a generous life?In this powerful Memorial Day weekend message, we pause to honor the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our freedom while also challenging ourselves to take our next step in faith, generosity, and obedience to God.This message dives deep into:Biblical generosityTithing vs tippingFaith and sacrificeThe “Generosity Ladder”Stewardship and obedienceThe power of living open-handedBuilding God's Kingdom for future generationsYou'll also hear exciting updates about the church's “For the Future” building campaign, incredible stories of faith, and a practical challenge to trust God in a brand-new way.If you've ever wrestled with fear, finances, faith, or what it truly means to follow Jesus wholeheartedly — this message is for you.

Building | God's Vision For Your Life | Dave Shepherd

Pastor Kerry Lira and Pastor Chris Lopez finish up the Vision Series.

What are you building with your life?In this episode, we walk through the story of Moses and the building of the tabernacle to uncover a powerful truth: we are all building something. Whether it's a family, marriage, business, ministry, healing journey, or peaceful home, what we build, why we build it, and how we build it matters.We talk about willing hearts, discovering the gifts God placed inside of you, overcoming the lie that you have nothing valuable to offer, and the power of building alongside others for the Kingdom of God. This episode is a reminder that God is not just looking for perfection, He's looking for people willing to say yes.If you've been feeling stirred to create, grow, serve, heal, lead, or step into something new, this conversation will encourage you deeply.

Pastor Kerry and Pastor Chris continue the Vision Series and are talking about equipping the Body of Christ.

What happens when there are no leaders left?Pastor Roman Gutierrez opens the McAllen Bible Conference with a powerful message on why churches, ministries, and even nations collapse when leadership is not cultivated.Using real-world examples and biblical truth from 2 Timothy 2:2, this sermon breaks down a hard reality: If you're not raising leaders, you're setting up failure.This isn't just about pastors. It's about parents, workers, teenagers, and anyone serious about making an impact.Key takeaways:Leaders are formed, not bornGrowth without reproduction leads to collapseFaithfulness beats talent every timeReal leadership is influence, not positionYour legacy is who you build, not what you buildThis message will challenge how you think about discipleship, leadership, and your role in shaping the next generation.OFFERING00:00 The Statue of Liberty Problem 03:45 Joseph Pulitzer's Bold Challenge 07:30 Building God's House Costs Something 12:00 Can We Respond the Same Way? 16:30 Malachi 3:10 and Overflow 20:30 Offering Challenge + PrayerMESSAGE 22:15 Conference Opening 25:30 2 Timothy 2:2: Cultivating Leaders 27:10 China's Leadership Crisis 31:00 Leaders Are Made, Not Born 36:20 Leadership Is a Culture 40:00 Raising Leaders from Childhood 43:40 Growth vs Reproduction 46:30 Practical Discipleship That Works 51:00 Netflix vs Blockbuster Leadership Lesson 54:00 Preventing Burnout + Building Legacy 57:00 Altar Call + ClosingShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:• Apple Podcasts: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3vy1s5b• Podchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v

Pastor Kerry Lira and Pastor Chris Lopez begin talking about the 3rd Part of our Vision Series: Building God's Kingdom.

Today we're joined by Jason Heinritz — husband, father, entrepreneur, ministry leader, and founder of the Wake Up Jesus People movement. After decades of high-level success in business, Jason hit a wall — and realized that all the achievement in the world means nothing without alignment to God's purpose. That moment of surrender changed everything. Now, he's leading a movement to help believers wake up from spiritual autopilot, rediscover joy, and build holy rhythms through his book, Wake Up Jesus People, his Sacred Start Journal, and his 40-day challenge called The 40 Forge. Jason's story is one of surrender, rhythm, and revival — and today, we're breaking it all down.Chapters00:00 The Awakening: From Success to Surrender02:21 The Turning Point: Fatherhood and Realizations08:21 Lessons from Relationships: The Engagement Experience11:27 The Shift: Finding Purpose Beyond Work13:30 Building God's Kingdom: A New Perspective17:32 Struggles and Addictions: The Path to Freedom19:45 Faith in Action: Transformations at Home and Work22:38 Wake Up Jesus People: The Book and Its Mission24:18 The Call to Write: A Journey of Faith24:53 Introducing the Sacred Start: Morning Routines for Success26:10 Benefits of a Sacred Start: Transforming Daily Life29:13 Controlling Your Day: The Importance of Bookends30:52 The 40 Forge Challenge: Forging a New Identity36:10 Building Habits: The Power of Consistency38:12 Encouragement for Young Dads: Finding Community and Purpose41:42 The Dad Zone: Lighthearted Reflections and Advice Click the link for YDP deals (Triad Math, Forefathers, and more) - https://linktr.ee/youngdadpod Click this link for Pod Launch Coaching- https://linktr.ee/podlaunchcoachingInterested in being a guest on the Young Dad Podcast? Reach out to Jey Young through PodMatch at this link: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/youngdadLastly,consider making a monetary donation to support the Pod, https://buymeacoffee.com/youngdadpod.

The Word of God is not a set of instructions. It is a spiritual substance entering our hearts through instructions, prophecies, stories, and songs, producing healing and deliverance. By obeying God and allowing the Spirit to flow, we build a nest of rest in Him.

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“Groundbreaking,” “the foot of a mountain,” and “flying off the handle” are all dead metaphors, once vivid and fresh, but now separated from their original imagery and impact. According to Pastor Luke Herche, much of Biblical language has become like dead metaphors to us. We have become dull to the power and punch of Scripturural language. In this sermon on 2 Samuel 7:12–13, 2 Chronicles 36:22–23, and Matthew 28:16–20, Pastor Luke revitalizes some of our dead metaphors for the mission of the church as he tells the story of God's house, beginning with creation and ending in Revelation. From Sunday Worship, February 15, 2026. ------------------------------- Want to go deeper? Take some time to reflect on the sermon with the following questions: How do you understand your role in God's temple-building mission? What most hinders you from filling that role? How does Christ model our role as well as free, empower, and motivate us to fulfill our role in God's work? What is the next step you can take to fulfill God's call in your life? Take some time to pray for wisdom and strength to move forward and be faithful in God's temple-building work. ------------------------------- allsoulspca.org All Souls (Urbana, IL) is a part of the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), a Christian, Reformed denomination with historic and theological roots in the Protestant Reformation.

Host Sarah Posner examines Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's escalating campaign to remake the Pentagon in the image of a militant, hyper-masculine Christian nationalism—from dismantling small-business contracting as “DEI,” to purging diversity programs, hosting monthly Christian prayer meetings inside the Pentagon, and framing U.S. military power as divinely sanctioned. As Trump rattles the global order with threats against NATO allies and Greenland, Posner traces how Hegseth's theology and politics blur the lines among biblical law, domestic authority, and international norms—raising urgent questions about religion, war, and state power. Posner is joined by Dr. Julie Ingersoll, professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Florida and author of Building God's Kingdom, for a deep dive into the radical Christian Reconstructionist movement shaping Hegseth's worldview. They unpack the influence of Doug Wilson and the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, including beliefs about biblical law, patriarchy, Christian dominion, and a “God of war” theology that legitimizes violence and conquest. The conversation explores how once-fringe theocratic ideas have quietly moved into the corridors of power—and what it means when U.S. military leaders see themselves as carrying out God's will, at home and abroad. Julie Ingersoll is Professor of Religious Studies at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, where she teaches and writes about religion in American culture, with a particular focus on religion and politics and the religious right. Originally from Maine, she earned a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, along with degrees in history from George Washington University and political science from Rutgers College. She began studying religion as an undergraduate because of her interest in politics, which she saw as deeply intertwined with religious life—an understanding that only deepened as her studies continued. More about Dr. Ingersoll: https://julieingersoll.weebly.com/about.html Additional Resources: Julie Ingersoll, Building God's Kingdom: Inside the World of Christian Reconstruction (New York: Oxford University Press, 2015) Julie Ingersoll, “Why the religious beliefs of Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth matter,” The Conversation, December 12, 2024, https://theconversation.com/why-the-religious-beliefs-of-trump-defense-pick-pete-hegseth-matter-245601 Brian Kaylor, “Hegseth Shares War Psalm He Prayed During Venezuela Attack,” A Public Witness, January 21, 2026, https://publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/hegseth-shares-war-psalm-he-prayed Brian Kaylor, “At Pentagon Christmas Service, Franklin Graham Praises ‘God of War',” A Public Witness, December 17, 2025, https://publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/at-pentagon-christmas-service-franklin Government Worship Watch, A Public Witness, https://publicwitness.wordandway.org/p/government-worship-watch “The Christian nationalist pastor with ties to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,” CNN, August 8, 2025, https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/politics/video/christian-nationalist-doug-wilson-pam-brown-digvid Creator: Sarah Posner: https://www.sarahposner.com/ Producer and Engineer: Dr. Ger FitzGerald Executive Producer: Dr. Bradley Onishi Production Assistance: Kari Onishi Generous funding provided by the Henry Luce Foundation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restoring the Church Through the Holy Spirit, the Word, and Authentic Discipleship.  Building God's Kingdom Beyond Tradition. The Book of Acts Church served as a model for building God's Kingdom through Spirit-empowered salvation and transformation based on Scripture. The Remnant focus is on returning to an authentic church experience led by the Spirit, prioritizing worship and relationships over programs. Believers are called to follow the biblical blueprint instead of tradition or worldly methods. Firefall Talk Radio episodes are archived, allowing you to download them for future listening or to share with others. Feel free to share them with others as the Lord leads. Please help us spread The Word.  If our teachings have been a blessing to you, please let us know by using the contact button on our website.  If you would like to support what we do, there are ways to do so on the main page for Firefall Talk Radio.  We appreciate your support and encouragement. Follow us on YouTube at The Firefall Network.    Links for all social media and streaming platforms can be found on the main page at firefalltalkradio.com.

The clearer your vision, the more likely you are to achieve it. I remember hearing Josh Tew saying this in a workshop we attended and it was such a great reminder.   What if your vision was to build a Kingdom based business for God and not yourself? And you let God guide you through the process.   We recently sat down with our friend Josh and had a powerful conversation around a lot of great topics including the question above.   Make sure you have your note pads or apps out and listen to the full episode. Josh drops a lot of great nuggets and reminders to help you shift your thinking, being, and doing in all areas of life.   Keep taking action, pursuing personal excellence, and impacting lives!   In This Episode, we discuss: Building Kingdom Based Businesses Overcoming Life Challenges Through Faith The Importance of Alignments Over Assignments   Follow and Connect with Josh: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tewjoshua/ Goat Farm Mastermind: https://goatfarm.co/ Goat Farm IG Page: https://www.instagram.com/goatfarmusa/   Josh's BIO: Joshua Tew leads high-performing teams, scales businesses, and multiplies leaders. As General Manager of four top-producing wholesale real estate brokerages, he understands what it takes to build people and organizations that last. He founded GOAT Farm to help entrepreneurs and growth-minded individuals lead with clarity, live with purpose, and multiply their impact. His leadership is rooted in a Kingdom-first mindset, and built on core values that outlast trends. Joshua and his wife Amy work side by side in every pursuit — business, leadership, and legacy. His conviction is simple: greatness isn't achieved until it's multiplied.   Follow Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisandericmartinez/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Dynamicduotraining     Attention Nutrition & Fitness Coaches: "Apply For Our Mentorship and Get a FREE 15 Min Business Consult”  See HERE    *Free High-Ticket Pathway Masterclass:   Discover How Nutrition and Fitness Coaches Install a Proven System That Adds Six Figures to Their Business Without posting endless organic content, sending 100's of cold DM's, and charging low ticket priced programs   Watch Here   See the full Show Notes to this episode here: https://www.liveadynamiclifestyle.com/podcast/building-gods-business-lessons-on-faith-failure-and-entrepreneurship-with-josh-tew/

We don't like to admit it, but a lot of what we call ministry is just Christianized self-promotion. In this episode, James Griffin, Matt Moody, and Carlos Fernandez talk honestly about pride, performance culture, and why needing to be seen might actually put you in opposition to God. They unpack how to know whether you're building God's Kingdom or just your own platform, why pride is the most accepted sin in church culture, and how to kill it before it kills your calling.Subscribe for more messages and conversations that will help you know and follow Jesus.SHOW NOTESThese notes are packed with key insights and scripture to help you know and follow Jesus – https://mycpcc.com/notes153To submit a question, send us a DM on Instagram or Facebook.Crosspoint City Church exists to relentlessly pursue those far from God to help them know and follow Jesus. To help support this mission and work, visit https://www.mycpcc.com/giveTo learn more about all of our locations or what is coming up at Crosspoint City, check out https://www.crosspointcity.com/ or follow us on your favorite social platform ‪@CrosspointCity