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Intro We're going to take a look tonight at one of the best ministers to people the world's ever seen. His name was the Apostle Paul. He was pretty good at it. By God's gift and his use of those gifts, God used this one man to be a catalyst to reaching most of the known world of that day. so, What does…

Are you truly waiting on God — or are you avoiding obedience because it feels uncomfortable? If you've been wondering how to know God's will, how to hear God's voice clearly, or whether you're delaying because of fear, this message is for you. James 2:17 says, "Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." In this episode of Chosen By Jesus with Kelley and Taylor Tyan — ranked in the Top 1% of Christian podcasts worldwide and reaching 21 countries — we unpack what waiting on God really means and how faith in action requires obedience before comfort. By God's grace, this community has grown to: • 109,000+ views • 940+ hours watched • Viewers in 21 countries • 57,000+ views in the United States In uncertain times — from personal hardship to global conflict — many believers struggle with trusting God in uncertain times and stepping out in faith. But biblical faith has never required perfect conditions. It requires movement. This Bible-based teaching covers: • Waiting on God vs. avoiding obedience • Faith without works explained (James 2:17) • How to step out in faith when you feel afraid • Overcoming fear biblically • Christian obedience in real life • Hearing God's voice and responding with courage   Sometimes fear disguises itself as spiritual wisdom. Sometimes delay looks like discernment.   But obedient waiting produces peace. Avoidant waiting produces excuses. ⸻ Reflection: • Has God already spoken? • Am I asking for clarity when I really want certainty? • If fear wasn't involved, what would I do next?   You don't need another confirmation. You need courage. ⸻ Scriptures: James 2:17 Ecclesiastes 11:4 ⸻ Prayer: Lord, give us discernment to know when You are asking us to wait — and courage when You are asking us to move. Where we've delayed obedience, strengthen us. Teach us faith in action and help us choose obedience over comfort. In Jesus' name, Amen. ⸻ Comment below: Has God already told you what to do? ⸻ CALL TO ACTION Subscribe for weekly faith-filled conversations Like this video if it encouraged you Share with someone who's waiting but still believing Comment below—we pray over every request ⸻ABOUT CHOSEN BY JESUS Chosen By Jesus is a Top 1.5% Christian podcast worldwide, streamed in 16+ countries, with 725+ hours of YouTube watch time and a growing global community seeking biblical wisdom, peace, and encouragement. ⸻ One Year. 12 In-Person Gatherings. Endless Encouragement. Step into a sisterhood of women who pray together, grow together, and rise together.   What You'll Experience: • A safe place to grow in faith, be encouraged, and empowered • Accountability & support to stay strong all year long • Prayer, worship & fellowship that soothe your soul   Monthly Meet-Ups: 3rd Wednesday of every month at 6:30 PM The Wellness Way – Shrewsbury, MA Come as you are — leave inspired and equipped to live boldly for Jesus. Only $200 for the entire year (that's just $16/month for faith, growth & sisterhood!) Join the Chosen By Jesus Community today: https://kelleytyan.com/cbjcommunity ⸻ Want to go deeper? We coach women who are ready to rise in faith, walk in identity, and stand strong no matter the season. DM us on Instagram or visit www.chosenbyjesus.com ⸻

Known for his wisdom and virtue, he was chosen as Bishop of Cyrenia on the island of Cyprus. When a persecution broke out against the Christians under the Emperor Licinius, Theodotus was arrested and subjected to many tortures. His torturer Sabinus urged him repeatedly to renounce Christ and worship the idols, but Theodotus replied, 'If you knew the goodness of my God, who, it is my hope, will by these brief tortures make me worthy of eternal life, you would wish to suffer for Him as I do.' The pagans then drove nails into his body, for which he thanked God. Believing that his death was approaching, he calmly gave counsel and instruction to the Christians around him. By God's providence, an order came from the new Emperor Constantine to free all Christians who were being held for the sake of Christ. Thus Theodotus was freed and, though greatly weakened by his torments, served his flock faithfully for two more years before reposing in peace.

Frodo, the Hobbit, was tasked with destroying the ring of power in the fiery lava of Mount Doom. Frodo and his faithful friend, Sam, traveled approximately 1800 miles from Bag End in the Shire to Mount Doom in Mordor. They traveled through forests, caves, swamps, and mountains. This is the equivalent of walking from New York City to San Antonio, Texas. Their journey took exactly 6 months and 2 days.This was a journey of faith. Frodo and Sam had to believe the words of Elrond of the Elves and the council of Gandalf the Grey that they would survive to destroy the ring on Mount Doom.Abram, the son of Terah, was called by God to leave his homeland in Ur and move with his family to Haran. Moses writes, "Terah took his son Abram, his grandson Lot, who was the son of Haran, and his daughter-in-law Sarai, who was the wife of his son Abram, and they set out from Ur of the Chaldeans to go into the land of Canaan. They came to Haran and lived there" (Genesis 11:31). The distance from Ur to Haran was approximately 600 miles. This journey likely took several months.Later, Abram left his father in Haran and traveled to Canaan. The distance from Haran to Shechem in Canaan was about 450 miles. This would have taken several weeks to travel. Remember, Abram was a spry 75 years old when he left Haran. Abram traveled approximately 1050 miles. That's like traveling to Dallas or Chicago from Casper. This was a journey of faith for Abram.Each of you is on a journey of faith. It's always interesting to learn the reason you moved to Casper. For some, it was family or education or the energy industry or other employment opportunities. You know from experience how difficult life can be in Casper. There are booms and busts with the energy industry. One of the major exports from Casper is its youth. I've been told it gets cold and snowy here. I've experienced the wind.When we moved here, Shelley and I didn't know anything about Casper or Wyoming. We had only driven through a portion of Wyoming once. Driving to Casper, we saw the windsock and high wind warning signs on 258. The first thing Shelley said to me when we arrived at the parsonage was, "Where did you move me to?!"All of us, at one time or another, moved out here on a journey of faith.It isn't only a journey of faith with our physical location, but it's also a spiritual journey of faith from the baptismal font to the grave.It took a lot of faith for Frodo to leave the safety, peace, and quiet of the Shire. Especially because he would encounter Nazgul, orcs, Urak-hai, a cave troll, Belrog, Gollum, and Shelob the spider. Frodo is stabbed by the Witch-king, choked by Gollum, and injected with spider-poison from Shelob. All while being watched by the giant flaming eye of Sauron.Moses writes, "Now the Lord said to Abram, 'Get out of your country and away from your relatives and from your father's house and go to the land that I will show you'" (Genesis 12:1). It took a lot of faith for Abram to leave the safety, peace, and quiet of living near his father, Terah, in Ur. We're used to moving out of our parents' home at 18. Then possibly moving hundreds of miles away. That didn't happen back then. You stayed in communal life with your family.Plus, when Abram moves from Haran, he doesn't know where he's going. God hasn't told him the destination yet. The Lord said to Abram, "Go to the land that I will show you." Wherever it was going to be, Abram hadn't been there yet.The key to faith isn't the person believing. The key to faith is the object in which the person believes. Abram believed in God's rock-solid promises. What were those promises?The Lord said, "I will make you a great nation" (Genesis 12:2). Remember, Abram is 75, Sarai is 65, and Sarai is barren when God's makes this promise. Abram would have many descendants -- physical and spiritual. Abram has lots of physical descendants as children of Isaac -- the Jews -- and Ishmael -- the Arabs. (They don't seem to be getting along right now.) Though, we Christians are not physically descended from Abram, it's more important that we are his spiritual descendants. St. Paul explained, "For this reason, the promise is by faith, so that it may be according to grace and may be guaranteed to all of Abraham's descendants -- not only to the one who is a descendant by law, but also to the one who has the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. As it is written: 'I have made you a father of many nations'" (Romans 4:16-17).The Lord said, "I will bless you" (Genesis 12:2). God would be with Abram and his descendants. When God blesses us, there's nothing else we need. We don't need luck or chance or fate. Which is good, since none of those things exist. Only God's divine will and providence exist.The Lord said, I will make your name great" (Genesis 12:2). Several generations earlier, the people at Babel built the city and tower for the purpose of, "let's make a name for ourselves" (Genesis 11:4). God humbled and scattered them. God takes a humble man like Abram and makes his name so great that we still remember and thank God for him roughly 4100 years later.The Lord said, "You will be a blessing" (Genesis 12:2). This blessing comes through Abram's greatest descendant -- Jesus. The Savior blesses the whole world with forgiveness and peace.The Lord said, "I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse anyone who dishonors you" (Genesis 12:3). As we heard last Sunday, Satan's offspring will continue to be hostile to Eve's believing offspring. But God is always on the side of his people.The Lord said, "All of the families of the earth will be blessed in you" (Genesis 12:3). Again, this is a promise of blessing through Abram's great descendant, Jesus Christ.Moses writes, "So Abram went, as the Lord had told him. Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. Abram took Sarai his wife, Lot his brother's son, and all the possessions they had accumulated and the people that they had acquired in Haran, and they set out to travel to the land of Canaan. Eventually they arrived in the land of Canaan. Abram passed through the land until he came to the Oak of Moreh at the place called Shechem. The Canaanites were in the land at that time" (Genesis 12:4-6). Abram is going to be living among heathens and pagans. His descendants would eventually have to dispossess the Canaanites of their land."The Lord appeared to Abram and said, 'I will give this land to your descendants.' Abram built an altar there to the Lord, who had appeared to him. He moved on from there to the hill country east of Bethel and pitched his tent there, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. There he built an altar to the Lord and proclaimed the name of the Lord" (Genesis 12:7-8). At this critical moment for Abram, the Lord appeared to him to reaffirm and clarify his promise and to bolster Abram's faith. He made it clear that Abram was not to try to take immediate possession of the land. It was only for Abram's descendants that the land of Canaan would become a new homeland. Each new promise of God nourished and exercised Abram's faith.In land of unbelievers, Abram built an altar. Wherever he went, Abram seemed to build an altar to the Lord. This altar was something the unbelievers would see when they passed by it. Abram built a second altar 25 miles away in Bethel. There he "proclaimed the name of the Lord." He was not ashamed to be light in a land of spiritual darkness of false religion and pagan gods. Abram's worship announced the true God into the culture of the heathen Canaanites.It takes a lot of faith to live out West. You're probably a long distance from much of your family. The work and weather out here can be difficult. Like Abram, you may feel alone in your Lutheran faith. There aren't a lot of Lutherans in Wyoming ... especially WELS Lutherans. Abram was surrounded by unbelievers in Canaan. When you're at work or school or your neighborhood, you may be surrounded by unbelievers. And they act like it!What do you do when the culture and community put pressure on your faith? You can be tempted to question and doubt God. To cower and remain quiet about your Lutheran Christian faith. To imagine that you're alone so far away from your fellow WELS Lutherans.When those temptations come along, go back to the promises God made to Abram. Because most of them are promises also involve you. Our spiritual lineage goes all the way back to Abram! Pause and reflect on that for a moment. A few select people on this earth may be able to trace their lineage back through a dozen generations. We can trace our spiritual lineage through an unbroken line all the way back to Abram! How many generations is that? We'll likely never know, but far more than a dozen.Far more comforting than the unbroken line is the providence of our God, who saw to it that the spiritual line remained unbroken so that you -- you, specifically -- would hear the gospel and be brought to faith. You needed to hear the gospel, so God arranged history so that you would! He made sure that the gospel message could travel an unbroken path from Abram to you!The key to faith isn't the person believing. The key to faith is the object in which the person believes. By God's grace, the Holy Spirit began your journey of faith when your parents brought you to the baptismal font as an infant. Or that journey of faith began when you were older and the Holy Spirit converted your heart through hearing and believing God's promises. That journey of faith has led you to worship here at Lord of Lords. A Lutheran church built by your spiritual parents -- some who are still here. Abram built an altar to proclaim the name of the Lord among the heathen people of Canaan. This altar, the church, and the three crosses outside all proclaim the Lord's name to the people who drive by or stop in. You are light in spiritual darkness.This altar is a reminder that when life takes an unfamiliar or uncomfortable direction, remember Abram's wise response. Call on the name of the Lord. Worship him for loving you. In all things God's providence works for the good of those who love him, whom he has called for his purpose. Wherever God leads, call on his name and worship him there.Sam and Frodo made a journey of faith to destroy the ring of power on Mount Doom. Abram and Sarai made a journey of faith by leaving their family and traveling to an unknown destination. That journey of faith included believing they would be parents of a great nation ... when they didn't have any children yet; believing in a Savior from sin ... when he hadn't been born yet; and building an altar to the Lord God ... among people who believed in a myriad of false gods.You are on a journey of faith. You won't have any orcs, cave trolls or giant spiders after you. At least, I hope not! But you will have the Devil and his demons tempting you. You'll have your sinful nature questioning and doubting God's promises. You'll have pagans and heathens attacking your Christian faith.When these things happen ... and they will, trust God's promises made to you and Abram. Trust that Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of those promises. He is Abram's descendant and your Savior. He forgives your doubts. He answers your questions. His Holy Spirit brings you repeatedly before the Lord's altar. Here you are reminded of your Baptism, when God made your name great by putting his Triune name on you. Here you hear his Word to encourage, comfort, and sanctify you. Here you receive the Sacrament for courage in the face of the Devil and his offspring. Here you join with your Lutheran Christians to proclaim the name of the Lord in prayer, creed, song, and activity.This all takes place along your journey of faith. Amen.View this sermon (with video and/or audio recording) on our website: https://www.casperwels.com/sermons/a-journey-of-faith/

What happens when obedience to God feels risky? In this episode, we explore the tension between love and fear — especially when someone we care about senses a calling that could cost them comfort, security, or even safety. It’s one thing to say we trust God. It’s another to release someone we love into His hands. Looking at Paul’s final encouragement to Timothy, written from a prison cell under Emperor Nero’s brutal reign, we see something remarkable: Paul doesn’t urge caution. He doesn’t prioritize survival. Instead, he tells Timothy to fan into flame the very gift that could invite persecution. So what gave Paul that kind of courage? And how do we cultivate it today? What We Discuss The internal conflict between protection and obedience Why fear often disguises itself as wisdom Paul’s deep relationship with Timothy — and his even deeper trust in Christ The historical reality of persecution under Nero What it means to “fan into flame” your spiritual gifts How eternal perspective fuels present-day courage Why intimacy with Christ produces boldness instead of timidity This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Full Transcript Below: Fanning the Flame in Our SoulsBy: Jennifer Slattery Bible Reading:I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. - 2 Timothy 1:5-7, NIV Years ago, my extended family experienced a period of panic after my younger brother told us that he was praying about trying to get a job in North Korea so that he could share the gospel. I don’t remember if the country was open to this at the time, but he hoped to teach English and use his role to build relationships that could allow for spiritual conversations. My mind immediately flooded with thoughts of him in a North Korean prison, tortured for his faith–if not executed. I wanted to tell him all the reasons this was a terrible idea. By God’s grace, however, I stayed silent, knowing the greater danger was in encouraging him to deny God’s voice and choose self-protection over obedience. To our relief, he ultimately sensed the Lord leading him in a different direction. But that season really challenged me to investigate the depths of my belief, trust in Christ, and commitment to His mission. I wonder if Paul, the first-century church planter who wrote the book from which today’s passage came, ever wrestled with this inner conflict. He cared for Timothy, his mentee, deeply, and appeared to be closer to this young man than anyone else with whom he worshiped or served. He even referred to him as his “true child in the faith” (1 Timothy 1:2, NASB). Therefore, there must have been a part of him, perhaps a large part, that wanted to keep Timothy safe. Keep in mind, this was during the time of Nero, one of the cruelest emperors in Roman history, responsible for the horrific death of numerous Christians. Paul understood persecution. He’d been stoned, flogged, beaten with rods, and imprisoned on numerous occasions. He’d also lost relationships with many people he’d once held dear. Plus, he wrote from a dark, damp prison cell, also known as a dungeon, awaiting a likely execution. Considering all that, reflect on Paul’s words in verse 6 again: “For this reason–” pointing back to his sincere faith, his rock-solid foundation in Christ. “For this reason,” he wrote, “I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands” (2 Timothy 1:6, NIV). Had I been Paul, I suspect my letter to Timothy would’ve looked quite different, likely filled with all the ways he could survive the evil invading the ancient world. Perhaps, had he come to me as my brother had, I would’ve remained silent (as I did regarding North Korea), but I’m not sure I would’ve had the courage and strength to tell him to actively feed the very thing that could, and more likely than not would, result in death. (According to tradition, he was in fact martyred in 80 AD, presumably fifteen years after Paul’s execution. Intersecting Life & Faith: Reading Paul’s possible last words to his beloved friend and spiritual son, and reflecting on my typical reactions when those I love suffer, I’m left with an important question: What enabled Paul to respond to their intensely hostile circumstances with such faith? We discover the answer when we read his other letters. He maintained a close relationship with Christ and experienced such fulfillment from that relationship that he was able to say, “For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:21, NIV). His ongoing connection with the Lord and his practice of praying constantly also provided clarity and guidance for His most difficult circumstances and positioned him to receive God’s comfort. In his letter to the Philippians, he emphasized maintaining an eternal perspective, which extends beyond living missionally. This also means reading about and reflecting on all that awaits us in heaven. According to Hebrews 12:2, that was also what sustained Christ through His horrific death and all the brutality He experienced preceding it. That verse tells us to fix, as in fasten unwaveringly, our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith, who endured the cross for the joy set before Him. This tells me, the more I reflect on all the blessings I have in Christ and through Christ, today and through eternity, the greater my faith and strength to endure today’s challenges and the easier it becomes to encourage those I love to prioritize obedience to Him above all, even if that means losing all. Thankfully, I’m not alone in my pursuit. Jesus, the One who died that I might live throughout eternity with Him, will grow my faith, decrease my anxiety and fear, and help me to be a source of inspiration, not hindrance, to those I care about most. He will do the same for you–if you’ll let Him. Further Reading:Matthew 16:24-26Hebrews 10:24Mark 10:43-45 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

By God's grace, your students are growing, asking questions, and engaging with God's Word. But when they're ready to take the next step in their faith, do you have a clear answer for them? Do you have a defined discipleship pathway to guide students and leaders on what comes next in a student's spiritual journey? In this blog article, we'll explore how to create a discipleship pathway that helps you determine where a student is in their walk with Jesus and shows them practical next steps to go deeper. 

From Robert Duvall's legacy and impact on Westerns to Adventures with me, Rebecca Wanner  aka BEC to then insight on why March is the best month to visit Yellowstone National Park. Stories of the West, travel, and adventure are on the schedule! Join radio hosts Rebecca Wanner aka ‘BEC' and Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt (Tigger & BEC) with the latest in Outdoors & Western Lifestyle News! Honoring the Godfather of Westerns, Exploring Life on the Trail with Rebecca Wanner, and Discovering the Best Time to Visit Yellowstone National Park Robert Duvall (1931–2026): The Godfather of Westerns Robert Duvall, 1931 - 2026, passed at age 95 on his horse farm in Virginia. Leaving a legacy on the silver screen from To Kill A Mocking Bird, The Godfather, to winning an Oscar for Tender Mercies… He had a love for westerns and horsemanship. Early in his career, Duvall noticed that actors in movies didn't have the right “seat” when riding horses and hence stunt doubles were relied upon. On his own accord, Duvall took up horseback riding and learning from those that taught stunt doubles, proper horsemanship which led to him owning a farm, raising horses and performing his own stunts for the movies.  Thanks to movies such as a cameo in the original “True Grit” to the epic mini-series “Lonesome Dove” and “Open Range”... Some have dubbed Robert Duvall as the Godfather of Westerns. How well do you know our, by far, favorite movie - Lonesome Dove where Duvall played Captain Augustus “Gus” McCrae, a Texas Ranger turned cattle rancher, a role that would earn him a Golden Globe How old was Robert Duvall during the production of Lonesome Dove? 58 years old Duvall starred alongside which actor in the epic Western Lonesome Dove? Tommy Lee Jones Tommy Lee Jones, another actor who was an experienced horseman that refused to use a stunt double in the movie. Favorite "Lonesome Dove" quotes by Augustus 'Gus' McCrae, Robert Duvall “It ain't dying I'm talking about, it's living.” “We don't rent pigs” "Any man who does rent pigs is....... he's hard to stop." "By God, Woodrow, it's been quite a party." “Ain't nothing better than riding a fine horse in new country.” Another favorite movie that introduced Robert Duvall to a whole new generation was “Secondhand Lion”. Highly recommended family film… and a quote  that stands out from these old bachelor uncles was Duvall, “We're old, Damnit. Leave us alone.” Adventures of Rebecca Wanner aka BEC Our host, Rebecca 'BEC' Wanner, of The Bend Show shares adventures on her bucket list and stories of past adventures. We learn that she has a fear of heights, so flying an ultra-light plane will not be happening. Rebecca Wanner aka BEC has done snorkeling and hopes to gain her scuba license some day. Adventure wise she shares her own version of Planes, Train, & Automobiles when attempting to fly home from a summer abroad only to be left backpacking, hopping trains, outrunning security guards to finally find her way home at the age of 20 before smartphones thus no cellphones either. Fun Stories! YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK: Why is March the best month to visit? Spring is when bison calves are born, and bears with cubs start to emerge from hibernation. The vegetation in March is still thin, so elk and moose are easier to spot. March is also one of the best months to see wolves in Lamar Valley. Plus no crowds, due to chances for snow and colder temperatures. Open year-round: North Entrance (Gardiner, MT) to Northeast Entrance (Cooke City, MT) A quick google search will show that there are multiple tours throughout the off-season in Yellowstone. Because interior park roads are closed to private vehicles, popular guided options include snow coach tours, snowmobile tours, and educational wildlife safaris. Same goes for visiting the Grand Tetons. Sit back, do a tour and take in the scenery! OUTDOORS FIELD REPORTS & COMMENTS We want to hear from you! If you have any questions, comments, or stories to share about bighorn sheep, outdoor adventures, or wildlife conservation, don't hesitate to reach out. Call or text us at 305-900-BEND (305-900-2363), or send an email to BendRadioShow@gmail.com. Stay connected by following us on social media at Facebook/Instagram @thebendshow or by subscribing to The Bend Show on YouTube. Visit our website at TheBendShow.com for more exciting content and updates! https://thebendshow.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebendshow WESTERN LIFESTYLE & THE OUTDOORS Jeff ‘Tigger' Erhardt & Rebecca ‘BEC' Wanner are passionate news broadcasters who represent the working ranch world, rodeo, and the Western way of life. They are also staunch advocates for the outdoors and wildlife conservation. As outdoorsmen themselves, Tigger and BEC provide valuable insight and education to hunters, adventurers, ranchers, and anyone interested in agriculture and conservation. With a shared love for the outdoors, Tigger & BEC are committed to bringing high-quality beef and wild game from the field to your table. They understand the importance of sharing meals with family, cooking the fruits of your labor, and making memories in the great outdoors. Through their work, they aim to educate and inspire those who appreciate God's Country and life on the land. United by a common mission, Tigger & BEC offer a glimpse into the life beyond the beaten path and down dirt roads. They're here to share knowledge, answer your questions, and join you in your own success story. Adventure awaits around the bend. With The Outdoors, the Western Heritage, Rural America, and Wildlife Conservation at the forefront, Tigger and BEC live this lifestyle every day. To learn more about Tigger & BEC's journey and their passion for the outdoors, visit TiggerandBEC.com. https://tiggerandbec.com/

By God's mercies, we are seen as holy and acceptable. To receive transformation, we have to serve in *relationship* with God, and not just as part of a checklist. Where does our devotion lie? Are we more devoted to our anxieties and fears, than we are to God? Jesus can be in them with us, but He is not consumed by them. What you devote yourselves to is what you will become. This is just a taste of the wisdom that Hannah shares, as part of our continuing series on Romans.Romans 12:1-2; Matthew 14:29-32

February 7, 2026Strength to Strength Sisters welcomed Mariel Frost to discuss what a home can offer when parents properly order their family.There is power in a well-ordered home. It serves as a platform for hospitality and a launchpad for ministry. It is a sanctuary of rest and a source of peace. A well-ordered home isn't perfect or fancy, but it functions smoothly like a well-oiled machine. It produces more fruit for the kingdom than individual family members could achieve alone. A well-ordered home is built on teamwork, servant leadership, and right priorities. By God's grace, we are all capable of creating a well-ordered home.Join us as we explore this topic in a very practical way while also looking at some of its deeper spiritual underpinnings.An interactive question-and-answer period follows.https://strengthtostrength.org/the-power-of-a-well-ordered-home/

Matt Goehler was raised in Coldwater, Michigan in a household of five folks, which included his parents, an older brother, and younger sister. While his family identified as Catholic, their faith was rather superficial, feeling more like a task to check off "the list" than a relationship with our Creator. As a young adult, Matt attended Grand Valley State University, where, sadly, he adopted many habits and behaviors he knew were wrong in an attempt to find fulfillment. He sought to hide his many struggles for fear he would be labeled a "disappointment" or "failure". Graduating from GVSU in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, he then considered himself an atheist. That all changed in the years that followed as we will discuss in this exciting podcast.  By God's grace, Matt is now a devoted follower of Jesus. He also runs a thriving business called Lake Effect Lure Company. He is married to his dear wife Kalie, and together they have three awesome children and another on the way. I'm quite sure you will be touched as you hear his amazing story. In this podcast, Matt shares how a major crisis earlier in his life left him feeling totally hopeless, to the point that he came very close to intentionally taking his own life. But just before pulling the trigger on his gun, God spoke out loud to him! And that, amazingly, resulted in him beginning to choose to move in a totally new and life-giving direction. He is so grateful for all that God has done, and continues to do, in and through him. And because he can totally identify with people who are struggling with addictions and pain, he can help them find the only real cure: a life-giving relationship with Jesus!

Matt Goehler was raised in Coldwater, Michigan in a household of five folks, which included his parents, an older brother, and younger sister. While his family identified as Catholic, their faith was rather superficial, feeling more like a task to check off "the list" than a relationship with our Creator. As a young adult, Matt attended Grand Valley State University, where, sadly, he adopted many habits and behaviors he knew were wrong in an attempt to find fulfillment. He sought to hide his many struggles for fear he would be labeled a "disappointment" or "failure". Graduating from GVSU in 2011 with a bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences, he then considered himself an atheist. That all changed in the years that followed as we will discuss in this exciting podcast. By God's grace, Matt is now a devoted follower of Jesus. He also runs a thriving business called Lake Effect Lure Company. He is married to his dear wife Kalie, and together they have three awesome children and another on the way. I'm quite sure you will be touched as you hear his amazing story. In this podcast, Matt shares how a major crisis earlier in his life left him feeling totally hopeless, to the point that he came very close to intentionally taking his own life. But just before pulling the trigger on his gun, God spoke out loud to him! And that, amazingly, resulted in him beginning to choose to move in a totally new and life-giving direction. He is so grateful for all that God has done, and continues to do, in and through him. And because he can totally identify with people who are struggling with addictions and pain, he can help them find the only real cure: a life-giving relationship with Jesus!

In ordinary ways, Ruth and Boaz are experiencing God's providential kindness. They both witness to others and to one another of the Lord's faithfulness. The redemption isn't just words or a rescue, but communion. By God's grace we don't glean on the outside but are welcomed to the table and into His family.

Various Texts | JD Summers God has established the church and given it leaders. In Scripture, the Apostles strove to establish elders in every church, men who would shepherd the flock and oversee it. These men must meet the qualifications set forth in Scripture, qualifications that have a great deal to do with their character and godliness. By God's grace, let us strive together to identify and encourage men to be developed as elders, all the while seeking to follow the true shepherd and overseer of the church, Jesus Christ.

In this study, we examine how the church experienced growing pains that threatened to rip her apart and how she pulled together in the midst of this division to become even stronger. By God's grace, what doesn't kill the church, makes her stronger!

What does love for the word of God look like for women in various stages of life? By God's design, older women can guide younger women in Christ's ways.

Today's episode: By God, let's have some more wide receivers! Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's three Daily Shot podcasts -- one each on Steelers, Penguins, Pirates -- every weekday morning, plus the DOUBLE SHOT shows that follows up at 4:00 p.m. Eastern! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Fear and doubt are contagious. By God's grace, so is faith. Today, R.C. Sproul prompts us to surround ourselves with those who will help bolster our trust in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/faith-flourishes-in-community/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Fear and doubt are contagious. By God's grace, so is faith. Today, R.C. Sproul prompts us to surround ourselves with those who will help bolster our trust in Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/faith-flourishes-in-community/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Genesis 10:1–11:26 | Nations, Babel, and God's DirectionIn this episode of CPXL, Andy Addis and Eric Franklin are joined by Ryan Booth for the first three-pastor conversation of Season 2 as they walk through Genesis 10–11—the account of Noah's sons, the spread of nations, and the Tower of Babel.Genesis 10 shows how humanity repopulates the earth after the flood, forming diverse nations and families. Genesis 11 reveals how pride and misplaced unity fracture that diversity at Babel. Together, these chapters remind us that while humanity multiplies, moves, and sometimes rebels, God remains sovereignly at work—directing history toward His redemptive purposes.The conversation explores why the “Table of Nations” matters, what Babel teaches us about pride and unity, and how God's scattering is not only judgment, but also loving direction. The episode closes by pointing forward to the genealogy of Shem and the emergence of Abram—evidence that God's plan continues even through a fractured world.In This Episode:Why Genesis 10 matters more than we thinkUnity, diversity, and God's design for the nationsThe heart issue behind the Tower of BabelHow God redirects humanity without abandoning His promiseThe hopeful line leading toward AbramKey Scriptures:Genesis 10:1–32Genesis 11:1–26Genesis 1:28Deuteronomy 32:8Acts 17:26–27Hebrews 11:8–12As Genesis shifts from nations to one family, we're invited to see how God works through history—and through ours.CPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.Follow along on the Reading Plan with us: crosspointchurch.com/readingplanAbout CrossPoint ChurchCrossPoint is one church in many places, striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God's people to be Everyday Missionaries. By God's grace, we are pursuing a vision to multiply into 20 locations by 2031—awakening the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ.Find a CrossPoint location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations#CPXL #CrossPointChurch #BibleStudy #Genesis #ChristianPodcast #EverydayMissionaries

Genesis 10:1–11:26 | Nations, Babel, and God's DirectionIn this episode of CPXL, Andy Addis and Eric Franklin are joined by Ryan Booth for the first three-pastor conversation of Season 2 as they walk through Genesis 10–11—the account of Noah's sons, the spread of nations, and the Tower of Babel.Genesis 10 shows how humanity repopulates the earth after the flood, forming diverse nations and families. Genesis 11 reveals how pride and misplaced unity fracture that diversity at Babel. Together, these chapters remind us that while humanity multiplies, moves, and sometimes rebels, God remains sovereignly at work—directing history toward His redemptive purposes.The conversation explores why the “Table of Nations” matters, what Babel teaches us about pride and unity, and how God's scattering is not only judgment, but also loving direction. The episode closes by pointing forward to the genealogy of Shem and the emergence of Abram—evidence that God's plan continues even through a fractured world.In This Episode:Why Genesis 10 matters more than we thinkUnity, diversity, and God's design for the nationsThe heart issue behind the Tower of BabelHow God redirects humanity without abandoning His promiseThe hopeful line leading toward AbramKey Scriptures:Genesis 10:1–32Genesis 11:1–26Genesis 1:28Deuteronomy 32:8Acts 17:26–27Hebrews 11:8–12As Genesis shifts from nations to one family, we're invited to see how God works through history—and through ours.CPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.Follow along on the Reading Plan with us: crosspointchurch.com/readingplanAbout CrossPoint ChurchCrossPoint is one church in many places, striving to reach the state of Kansas by catalyzing God's people to be Everyday Missionaries. By God's grace, we are pursuing a vision to multiply into 20 locations by 2031—awakening the next 1% of our communities with the true hope and freedom found in Christ.Find a CrossPoint location near you at crosspointchurch.com/locations#CPXL #CrossPointChurch #BibleStudy #Genesis #ChristianPodcast #EverydayMissionaries

Sermon Summary:We explored how our past profoundly shapes our present in this third week of our Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series. The core idea: to move into a healthy, mature future with God, we must take an honest look at our past.Science confirms what Scripture has always shown us. Research in epigenetics reveals that trauma and experiences can leave chemical markers on our DNA that get passed down through generations. The Bible shows us this same reality through Abraham's family line. From Genesis 12 through Joseph's story, we see a repeating pattern of deception, favoritism, and self-protection passed from father to son across four generations.Exodus 34:6-7 introduces the generational judgment principle, but here's the beautiful truth: while sin's consequences may extend three or four generations, God's steadfast love extends to thousands. The scale isn't even close. His mercy outweighs every pattern, every wound, every inherited tendency.The path forward requires five steps: see your past honestly (tools like genograms can help), own both the good and bad, bring others into the journey, allow God to redeem what's broken, and work to change by the Spirit's power. Joseph's story shows us how this transformation happens. He faced his past honestly, acknowledged the evil done to him, but invited God to redeem it for good. He became the one who broke the generational cycle.We can be that person in our family line. By God's grace, the patterns that have run for generations can end with us. We stand in the gap for those who came before and those who will come after.URF WEBSITE: ➤ http://www.urfellowship.comSOCIALS: ➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/urfellowship/➤ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urfellowship

CPXL | Season 2, Episode 1The Generations of Adam | Genesis 5:1–6:8CPXL is your midweek companion to the weekend message from CrossPoint—designed to extend the conversation deeper into life and faith.In this episode, Pastors Andy Addis and Eric Franklin dive into Genesis 5:1–6:8, exploring the genealogy of Adam, the sobering weight of sin, and the surprising thread of grace that runs through even the darkest chapters of Scripture. As the repeated phrase “and he died” echoes through the text, we're reminded of the cost of the fall—yet also pointed to hope, as God preserves a line of promise.Together, we discuss what it means to bear the image of God, how sin impacts humanity, what it looks like to truly walk with God like Enoch, and where grace appears in the midst of judgment through Noah.Key themes include:The image of God and human valueThe consequence of sin and mortalityWalking faithfully with GodGod's grief over sin—and His enduring graceWhether you're reading along with us or joining for the conversation, this episode invites you to reflect on where you see the weight of sin today—and where God is still preserving hope.CPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.

CPXL | Season 2, Episode 1The Generations of Adam | Genesis 5:1–6:8CPXL is your midweek companion to the weekend message from CrossPoint—designed to extend the conversation deeper into life and faith.In this episode, Pastors Andy Addis and Eric Franklin dive into Genesis 5:1–6:8, exploring the genealogy of Adam, the sobering weight of sin, and the surprising thread of grace that runs through even the darkest chapters of Scripture. As the repeated phrase “and he died” echoes through the text, we're reminded of the cost of the fall—yet also pointed to hope, as God preserves a line of promise.Together, we discuss what it means to bear the image of God, how sin impacts humanity, what it looks like to truly walk with God like Enoch, and where grace appears in the midst of judgment through Noah.Key themes include:The image of God and human valueThe consequence of sin and mortalityWalking faithfully with GodGod's grief over sin—and His enduring graceWhether you're reading along with us or joining for the conversation, this episode invites you to reflect on where you see the weight of sin today—and where God is still preserving hope.CPXL exists to equip and encourage Everyday Missionaries to Love God, Grow Up, Serve All, and Live Sent.

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Friday, January 9th, 2026UFFL Bowl XXII & Season Review!________________________________________________We have a New Champion!Free Jamal is the 2025 UFFL Champion after winning UFFL Bowl XXII!Congratulations to Jeremy on his 1st UFFL Bowl Trophy, as he joins the rest of the Division of Champions with some hardware in the trophy case!John B., Chris, and The Commish have all the details on a thrilling UFFL Bowl XXII, and then review the entire 2025 UFFL Season. It's the 2025 Season wrap-up, and our final show until the 2026 off-season kicks into high gear with our Rookie Draft Predictions, Team roster reviews, and everything we can think of!Thank you for listening, and here's to 22 years of the UFFL!___________________________________________________________________________UFFL BOWL XXII CHAMPION – FREE JAMAL / Jeremy Kozinski________________________________________________________________________________________________________UFFL BOWL XXII FINAL_____________________________ Free Jamal 143 – Vicious & Delicious 140–– The Bronze Medal Game (for 3rd Place Overall) ––The Mission 143 – Mutt & Jeff 112______________ 2025 UFFL______________– East Division –yz* 1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 11-2-1x 2.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 8-6x 3.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 7-7e 4.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 4-10____________– Central Division –y 1.   Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 8-6x 2.  Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 8-6e 3.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 6-8e 4.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 4-10____________– West Division –yz 1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 10-4e 2.  Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 7-7e 3.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 6-8e 4.  Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 4-9-1x - Clinched Playoffs | e - Eliminated from Playoffs | y - Clinched Divisionz - Clinched Bye | * - Clinched #1 Seed_____________2026 Rookie Draft Order1. GG2. KAP3. IMP (thru CMW)4. IMP5. WC4L6. RT7. GG (thru WWH)8. RT (thru CGTK)9. TM10. MJ11. VD12. KAP (thru FJ)

By God's grace we have been giving a New Year to accelerate our spiritual growth in 2026. There is no way better to start 2026 than with a prayer of devotion and dedication to God as we plan, not just our personal hopes for growth, but our own advancement in the Christian faith as well. This episode of 2Days Denarius presents a New Year's dedication prayer from a book titled, "The Valley of Vision." It is a prayer that we can meditate upon as we seek God's wisdom and guidance for the new blessings and challenges that may come our way. There is also a focus on how to deal with our commitment to resolutions that provides encouragement for listeners to persevere should they plan them. Be blessed! And start the year right with a moment dedication prayer and thankfulness to the Lord!Prayer, "New Year" is found in editor Arthur Bennett's excellent Puritan devotional book, "The Valley of Vision." It was first published by Banner of Truth Trust in 1975. It comes highly recommended by 2Days Denarius Ministry and may be purchased online at banneroftruth.org. Theme song “Holy Is the Lord” is used by permission of songwriter/ performing artist Pastor Steve Hereford of the Changed By Grace Church in Jacksonville, FL. His inspirational Scripture songs may be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and many other web streaming services. Search “Steve Hereford.”Your comments are welcome! Send a text my way!2Days Denarius is a Bible believing teaching ministry devoted to the inerrancy, infallibility, and authority of Scripture as our only rule of faith and practice. It also holds to the doctrinal tenets of the London Baptist confession of 1689. This ministry may be reached at 2daysdenarius@gmail.com Ron Thomas (MDiv, RBC) is an ordained minister with 25-plus years of ministry experience, 22 serving as an active duty chaplain in our armed services. Material used in this podcast are provided under the educational and commentary provisions of Section 207 of the Fair Use Act of 1976.

By God's grace and a little work, all your relationships can get better in 2026. Friendships, parents, children, siblings, boyfriends, girlfriends, best friends, co-workers – by God's powerful love and the counsel of God's Word, all these relationships can flourish.

By God's hand, Joshua subdues the land from Kadesh Barnea to Gaza and from Goshen to Gibeon. Other Canaanite kings retaliate, and Joshua defeats them too. God tells them to allocate to the Israelites, even land not yet conquered. Joshua 10:29-43;11:1-21;12:1-24;13:1-33. #everydaychristians

Like many people who struggle with pornography, Russell was exposed to it at a young age. The desire to use it was overpowering, and it poisoned his heart. “My life [became] completely saturated by it,” he writes, “so much so that it was like a cancer that was deeply rooted into my very fiber.” By God’s grace, he was finally set free of porn’s power—along with other addictions—when he received salvation in Jesus and was transformed from the inside out. “I credit it all to Jesus Christ, . . . [He’s] the one who delivered me,” Russell says. Jeremiah delivered a message from God to Israel that one day He would “put [His] law in their minds and write it on their hearts” (31:33). Under this new covenant, fulfilled in Christ (Hebrews 8:6-13), all people could be transformed by God’s grace through faith. And now, “his Spirit . . . lives in [us]” (Romans 8:11), and God’s moral law has been written on our hearts. For Russell, and for all who believe, the Holy Spirit’s power provides what’s needed to turn from harmful behavior that displeases God and seeks to destroy us. Transformation isn’t always instantaneous or easy. But let’s remember, when we’re dealing with difficult—even addictive—sin, that God can transform our hearts (Jeremiah 31:33). He says, you “will know me” (v. 34 nlt), and we can also know His heart-changing power.

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Psalm 119; 2 John; 3 John Click HERE to give! Get Free App Here! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on 'The Daily Radio Bible' for a daily 20-minute spiritual journey. Engage with scripture readings, heartfelt devotionals, and collective prayers that draw you into the heart of God's love. Embark on this year-long voyage through the Bible, and let each day's passage uplift and inspire you. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible! In today's episode, Hunter invites us to journey through the Scriptures together on this 26th day of December. As we draw near to the end of the year, Hunter guides us through the timeless wisdom of Psalm 117 and 119, alongside the short but powerful letters of 2 John and 3 John. This episode is a heartfelt reflection on what it means to let God's Word dwell richly in our lives—shaping our hearts, anchoring our souls, and pointing us to the true treasure: the transforming presence and love of Jesus. Join Hunter as he meditates on how the Scriptures can revive, encourage, and sustain us, even in challenging times. Together, we'll pray for God's guidance, experience the peace He offers, and be reminded that, above all, we are deeply loved. Whether you're listening on your own or with family, this episode is an invitation to greet the day with gratitude, hope, and a renewed commitment to walk in God's word. Let's open our hearts and continue this journey—because, as Hunter shares, the treasure truly is here. TODAY'S DEVOTION: The treasure is here. What is this treasure we find in the Word of God? Hunter reflects on Psalm 119 and the remarkable declaration of the beauty and power of God's Word. "I have hidden your word in my heart that I may not sin against you." For years, we've gathered here on this podcast—day after day—reciting aloud the wonderful works of God, tucking His Word into our hearts. Why? Because God's Word helps us, not only to resist sin, but to live fully and freely. But the gifts of the Word go far beyond helping us resist sin. Psalm 119 lays out a long litany of the treasures that God's Word brings to our lives: it revives and encourages the heart, keeps us honest, fills us with happiness, rids us of shame, renews with goodness and hope, comforts us in times of trouble, anchors our souls, holds evil at bay, teaches judgment and knowledge, sustains us with joy, brings us true life, and makes us wise. It guides our every step and brings joy even when times are tough. It is, above all, a great treasure. Hunter has found these things to be true. Just as the psalmist says, the Word of God is more desirable than gold—sweeter than honey from the comb. By God's grace, may we continue to hold tightly to this word of truth, whether in storm or calm. When we honor His Word, He honors us; when we seek Him with all our hearts, He blesses us. The treasure, friends, isn't only in the words themselves, but in the One to whom they point. The treasure is Jesus. His Word leads us to Him, reveals Him, and He is the fulfillment of all our longing. So today, let's open our hearts to His Word. Let it do its good work within us, guiding us into His presence, so we may walk by His side and live in His joy. That is the prayer for my soul. That is the prayer for my family—my wife, my daughters, my son. And that, dear brothers and sisters of the DRB nation, is my prayer for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Monday, December 22nd, 2025UFFL Bowl XXII / Christmas Spectacular!________________________________________________14 weeks of Regular Season play.2 Rounds of Playoffs.And now only 2 teams remain in the quest for the UFFL Trophy!  UFFL Bowl XXII is here and we are going to tell you all about it.  John B., Chris, and The Commish have all the details on a high scoring Round 2 - AND they get in the Holiday Spirit with our Christmas Spectacular!It's 2 shows in 1!  You won't want to miss it!______________________ROUND 2 RESULTS______________________ Free Jamal 158 – Mutt & Jeff 149 Vicious & Delicious 165 – The Mission 131__________________________________UFFL BOWL XXII MATCHUP__________________________________ Vicious & Delicious – at – Free Jamal–– The Bronze Medal Game (for 3rd Place Overall) ––The Mission – at – Mutt & Jeff______________ 2025 UFFL______________– East Division –yz* 1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 11-2-1x 2.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 8-6x 3.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 7-7e 4.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 4-10____________– Central Division –y 1.   Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 8-6x 2.  Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 8-6e 3.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 6-8e 4.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 4-10____________– West Division –yz 1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 10-4e 2.  Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 7-7e 3.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 6-8e 4.  Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 4-9-1x - Clinched Playoffs | e - Eliminated from Playoffs | y - Clinched Divisionz - Clinched Bye | * - Clinched #1 Seed_____________2026 Rookie Draft Order1. GG2. KAP3. IMP (thru CMW)4. IMP5. WC4L6. RT7. GG (thru WWH)8. RT (thru CGTK)9. TM10. MJ

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Wednesday, December 17th, 2025UFFL Playoffs - Round 2__________________________The road to UFFL Bowl XXII is one round shorter.  And John B., Chris, and The Commish are here to break down the 1st round, the 2nd round, and the teams looking towards the 2026 Rookie Draft earlier than expected!1 Round Done.4 Teams Left.UFFL Bowl XXII is Coming....______________________ROUND 1 RESULTS______________________ Free Jamal 131 – Cardiff the Giant Killer 98 Vicious & Delicious 164 – Waiver Wire Heroes 115BYE WEEKS:  Mutt & Jeff, The Mission__________________________ROUND 2 MATCHUPS__________________________ Free Jamal– at – Mutt & Jeff Vicious & Delicious – at – The Mission______________ 2025 UFFL______________– East Division –yz* 1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 11-2-1x 2.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 8-6x 3.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 7-7e 4.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 4-10____________– Central Division –y 1.   Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 8-6x 2.  Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 8-6e 3.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 6-8e 4.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 4-10____________– West Division –yz 1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 10-4e 2.  Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 7-7e 3.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 6-8e 4.  Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 4-9-1x - Clinched Playoffs | e - Eliminated from Playoffs | y - Clinched Divisionz - Clinched Bye | * - Clinched #1 Seed_____________2026 Rookie Draft Order1. GG2. KAP3. IMP (thru CMW)4. IMP5. WC4L6. RT7. GG (thru WWH)8. RT (thru CGTK)

Our family trees sometimes look more like stumps, than trees. Jesus also had his fair share of "stumps" in his lineage. And yet, he was the "shoot" that came out of that stump to bring peace. By God's grace, you, too, have been grafted into his royal family. Light of the Valleys Lutheran Church of Reno invites you to tune in for this message based on Isaiah 11:1-10 & Matthew 1:6-11.

The Church's doctrine of the Immaculate Conception of our Lady is a pinnacle of the liturgical year. By God's grace she was preserved from the stain of original sin. Her preservation from original sin is a sign of how God set her apart from all of humanity. She had a singular role in salvation history that was foreordained by God to be the vessel that housed Our Savior, Jesus Christ.

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Wednesday, December 9th, 2025UFFL Playoffs - Round 1__________________________The Regular Season for 2025 is over / the chase for the UFFL Trophy has begun. 6 teams are in / 6 teams are out.  And Chris, John B., and The Commish are here to give you all the details!Tune in for the Week 14 Commissioner's Awards:  Move of the Week, Blunder of the Week, and the Peacocking awards!Don't miss the Good News/Bad News Report for each of the Eliminated Teams!Stick around for the matchups in Round 1 of the UFFL Playoffs!And we give our final respects to the teams that we lost... from the playoff race that is.______________________WEEK 14 RESULTS______________________ Mutt & Jeff 150 – Gurley's Gone 107 West Coast 4 Life 107 – Compton's Most Wanted 75 Impact of Olestra 115 – Kick-Ass Philanthropists 93 Free Jamal 144 – Waiver Wire Heroes 94 Vicious & Delicious 144 – Cardiff the Giant Killer 138 Rochester Tschmingus 144 – The Mission 91___________________Playoffs - RND 1___________________ Cardiff the Giant Killer – at – Free Jamal Waiver Wire Heroes – at – Vicious & DeliciousBYE WEEKS:  Mutt & Jeff, The Mission______________ 2025 UFFL ______________– East Division –yz* 1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 11-2-1x 2.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 8-6x 3.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 7-7e 4.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 4-10____________– Central Division –y 1.   Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 8-6x 2.  Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 8-6e 3.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 6-8e 4.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 4-10____________– West Division –yz 1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 10-4e 2.  Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 7-7e 3.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 6-8e 4.   Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 4-9-1x - Clinched Playoffs | e - Eliminated from Playoffs | y - Clinched Division                   z - Clinched Bye | * - Clinched #1 Seed_____________2026 Rookie Draft Order1. GG 2. KAP3. IMP (thru CMW)4. IMP5. WC4L6. RT

Jesus challenged His followers to hunger and thirst for righteousness. God called us to Himself that we might be conformed to the image of His Son (Rom. 8:29). This is our “holy calling” (2 Tim. 1:9). We were chosen that we might be holy and blameless (Eph. 1:4; Col. 1:22). By God's grace, we can manifest the righteous character of Christ! The crown of righteousness is awarded to the believer who cultivates this practical righteousness. Join us as we investigate The Crown of Righteousness!

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025UFFL Week 14________________We have reached the final week of the 2025 UFFL Regular Season.  And there are still teams vying for playoff position, as we eagerly await the battle for the UFFL Bowl XXII Trophy!Tune in for the Week 13 Commissioner's Awards:  Move of the Week, Fantasy Redemption, and False Idol awards!Don't miss the Commissioner's Playoff Scenarios Missive as we break down all the playoff teams' hopes and dreams for 2025!Stick around for a look ahead to the Week 14 matchups!And we give our final respects to the teams that we lost... from the playoff race that is._____________________WEEK 13 RESULTS_____________________ Rochester Tschmingus 129  – Compton's Most Wanted 116 Gurley's Gone 103 – Free Jamal 73 Kick-Ass Philanthropists 128 – Cardiff the Giant Killer 118 Vicious & Delicious 133  – Impact of Olestra 107 The Mission 129 – West Coast 4 Life 84 Mutt & Jeff 137 – Waiver Wire Heroes 118________________________WEEK 14 SCHEDULE________________________ Rochester Tschmingus – at – Compton's Most Wanted West Coast 4 Life – at – The Mission Impact of Olestra – at – Vicious & Delicious Cardiff the Giant Killer – at – Kick-Ass Philanthropists  Gurley's Gone – at – Free Jamal Waiver Wire Heroes – at – Mutt & Jeff_______________ 2025 UFFL_______________– East Division –yx 1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 10-2-12.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 7-6x 3.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 7-6e 4.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 4-9____________– Central Division –x 1.   Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 8-52.  Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 7-6e 3.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 5-8e 4.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 4-9____________– West Division –yx 1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 10-32.  Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 6-73.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 5-8e 4.   Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 4-8-1_____________x - Clinched Playoffs || e - Eliminated from Playoffs || y - Clinched Division

SEASON: 6 EPISODE: 5Episode Overview: Welcome to the Becoming Preferred Podcast. Today, I am bringing you a special replay of one of my favorite conversations, and the timing couldn't be better. We just celebrated Thanksgiving a few days ago. For many of us, it was a time to gather with friends and family, share a meal, and reflect on our blessings.But here's what I've come to believe. Gratitude isn't meant to be a once a year event. It's a practice, a daily discipline that shapes how we see the world, and how we move through it. Every morning as part of my journaling routine, I'm prompted with a simple question, what am I grateful for? And I've discovered something profound in that practice.When you start your day with gratitude, you position yourself to see abundance. Not because your circumstances magically change, but because your perspective does. Now here's the thing. Gratitude is easy when life is good, but what about when you're in the middle of a storm? What about when the diagnosis is devastating? When the relationship is fractured? When the business is struggling? Can gratitude still work then? That's exactly what my guest, Sandie Eggers helps us understand. Sandie learned the transformational power of gratitude during one of life's hardest seasons, her husband's terminal illness. And what she discovered wasn't just a coping mechanism, it was a way to navigate adversity with strength, clarity, and even joy.So whether you're riding high from a wonderful Thanksgiving, or you're carrying a heavy burden into the season, I believe this conversation will meet you right where you are. Gratitude isn't about ignoring your struggles. It's about finding solid ground in the middle of them. Enjoy this conversation with guest, Sandie Eggers.Guest Bio: “Do nothing and be dead in a few days,” were the words Sandie Eggers heard from her husband's surgeon, words that began her greatest season of challenge to date.The two main things that enabled Sandie to weather this life storm were God and the transformational power of gratitude. Sandie is passionate about helping others by sharing what she's learned so that they, too, can better navigate through their own life storms.In addition to having authored the book, “Live Boldly and Embrace Joy” about her life-altering experience, Sandie also shares her knowledge through online courses, webinars, and workshops. She speaks to civic, religious, and corporate groups.FUN FACT:Sandie now lives in the low country. By God's grace and blessing, she has achieved one of her personal goals: living in a place where the only “white stuff” she sees is beach sand.Resource Links:Website: https://www.yourlifeabundant.comProduct Link: https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Each-Day-Joy-Laughing-ebook/dp/B00LK9WKVCInsight Gold Timestamps:04:37 The greatest adversity that I'd gone through was the terminal illness of my husband05:55 While we couldn't control this monster called cancer….07:11 It's easy when we're living in an environment like we're living09:38 Your work centers a lot on fostering an attitude of gratitude11:12 You talk about gratitude being a practice12:12 There's some specific techniques that you can use when you're a pessimist 14:09 You can begin to see the good out of a very bad situation14:24 Declare an International Be Kind to (Fill in Your Name) Day!15:40 Having gratitude to something outside yourself18:48 How does the mechanism of gratitude get us out of that place, that...

Jesus Followers Know the Cornerstone of Christianity Is: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me” MESSAGE SUMMARY: Jesus is The Door and The Gate by which you must enter the Kingdom of God. In John 14:6-7, Jesus answers a question by the Apostle Thomas with the fundamental tenant of Christianity when He tells us all: “Jesus said to him, ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you had known me, you would have known my Father also. From now on you do know him and have seen him.'". Also, in John 10:9-10, Jesus tells us: “I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief {Satan} comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." Also, Jesus said, in Matthew 7:13-14, that He was "the Narrow Gate", and whomever enters the Kingdom through Him will be saved and have Eternal Life: {You} “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.". Jesus' Crucifixion and Resurrection are the events, of about two thousand years ago, that provided us all, by God's Grace, with access to The Narrow Gate, which is Jesus. Through Jesus' death on the cross for your sins and His Resurrection, He has given you eternal life, if you choose to enter The Narrow Gate. You may ask: “How do I enter this ‘Narrow Gate' of Jesus?”. By God's Grace you can enter Eternal Life, through Jesus, by your true belief and faith in Jesus as God along with your prayerful confession of your sins to God. With your belief, faith, and confession, you have entered through the narrow and only door to your Salvation. However and after your entry through the door, you must continue, in your faith and obedience, to follow Jesus – this is the only, and it is The Way provided by God's Grace through Jesus.   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, help me to grab hold of you today. I need you. Set me free to begin reorienting my life around you, and you alone. Help me to pay attention to and honor how you have uniquely made me. Thank you for the gift of rest. In Jesus' name, amen.       Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 122). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, I will entrust to Him my future. I know whom I have believed, and am convinced that he is able to guard what I have entrusted to him for that day.  From 2 Timothy 1:12 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV): Matthew 7:21-23; Matthew 7:13-14; John 14:5-7; Psalms150:1-6; John 10:9-10. A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “Turkeys and Eagles, Part 5: Following Jesus Changes Everything in Our Families” at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Wednesday, November 25th, 2025UFFL Week 13________________12 Weeks - ONLY 12 WEEKS in the books despite everything you hear from Chris. With 4 teams still fighting for 1 open spot (or is it 2?) in the UFFL Playoffs. John B., Chris, and The Commish are here with all the latest for UFFL Week 13!Tune in for the Week 12 Commissioner's Awards:  Move of the Week, Monster Energy, Fantasy Redemption, False Idol, Don't Look Now, and Shit the Bed awards!Don't miss the Playoff Picture breakdown!Stick around for a look ahead to the Week 13 matchups!And we give our final respects to the teams that have fallen... out of the playoff race that is._____________________WEEK 12 RESULTS_____________________ Rochester Tschmingus 97  – West Coast 4 Life 77 The Mission 155 – Compton's Most Wanted 84 Vicious & Delicious 119 – Kick-Ass Philanthropists 105 Cardiff the Giant Killer 140  – Impact of Olestra 111 Gurley's Gone 140 – Waiver Wire Heroes 128 Mutt & Jeff 128 – Free Jamal 96________________________WEEK 13 SCHEDULE________________________ Rochester Tschmingus – at – Compton's Most Wanted West Coast 4 Life – at – The Mission Impact of Olestra – at – Vicious & Delicious Cardiff the Giant Killer – at – Kick-Ass Philanthropists  Gurley's Gone – at – Free Jamal Waiver Wire Heroes – at – Mutt & Jeff_______________ 2025 UFFL_______________– East Division –y1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 9-2-12.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 7-53.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 7-5e4.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 3-9____________– Central Division –x1.   Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 8-42.  Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 6-63.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 5-7e4.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 3-9____________– West Division –x1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 9-32.  Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 5-73.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 5-74.   Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 4-7-1_____________x - Clinched Playoffs || e - Eliminated from Playoffs || y - Clinched Division

Color: Green Old Testament: Isaiah 65:17–25 Psalm: Psalm 149; antiphon: v. 2 Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 Gospel: Matthew 25:1–13 Introit: Psalm 39:4–5, 7–8; antiphon: Isaiah 35:10 Gradual: Psalm 45:14–15 Verse: Revelation 21:2 By Faith We Are Prepared for Christ's Return   “The day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night” (1 Thess. 5:1–11). The arrival of the bridegroom will be sudden and unexpected. Therefore you are to be watchful and ready like the five wise virgins. “For you know neither the day nor the hour” when the Son of Man is to return. (Matt. 25:1–13). The lamps are the Word of Christ. The oil in the lamps is the Holy Spirit, who works through the Word to create and sustain the flame of faith in Christ. The foolish are those who do not give proper attention to the working of the Holy Spirit in baptism, preaching, and the supper, and so their faith does not endure. The wise, however, are those who diligently attend to these gifts of the Spirit, and who therefore have an abundance of oil. The flame of faith endures to the end. By God's grace they are received into the eternal wedding feast of the Lamb in His kingdom, the new heavens and the new earth created by the Lord for the joy of His people (Is. 65:17–25). Lectionary summary © 2021 The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Used by permission. http://lcms.org/worship

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Wednesday, November 19th, 2025UFFL Week 12________________Trade deadline is over - Playoff race tightening - Teams being eliminated - and.... vague references to British sitcoms? - yes...Yes....YEEESSSS!Tune in for the Week 11 Commissioner's Awards:  Move of the Week, Monster Energy, and the Luke Dillon Series of Unfortunate Events award!Don't miss the Trade Deadline roundup!!Stick around for a look at the Playoff Picture, and a look ahead to the Week 12 matchups!And we bow our heads, and give final respects to the teams that have fallen.... out of the playoff race that is._____________________WEEK 11 RESULTS_____________________ Compton's Most Wanted 102  – Kick-Ass Philanthropists 91 Cardiff the Giant Killer 130 – West Coast 4 Life 82 Vicious & Delicious 116 – Gurley's Gone 67 Rochester Tschmingus 139  – Free Jamal 121 Waiver Wire Heroes 117 – The Mission 114 Impact of Olestra 107 – Mutt & Jeff 93________________________WEEK 12 SCHEDULE________________________ West Coast 4 Life – at – Rochester Tschmingus Compton's Most Wanted – at – The Mission Kick-Ass Philanthropists – at – Vicious & Delicious Cardiff the Giant Killer – at – Impact of Olestra Waiver Wire Heroes – at – Gurley's Gone Free Jamal – at – Mutt & Jeff_______________ 2025 UFFL_______________– East Division –x1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 8-2-12.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 7-43.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 7-4e4.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 2-9____________– Central Division –1.   Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 7-42.  Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 5-63.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 5-64.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 3-8____________– West Division –x1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 8-32.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 5-63.  Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 4-6-14.   Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 4-7_____________x - Clinched Playoffs || e - Eliminated from Playoffs

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Wednesday, November 12th, 2025UFFL Week 11 - The Trade Deadline Spectacular!__________________________________________________Trade News? CHECK!  Special Guests?  CHECK!  Bizarre and slightly concerning stories about John B.'s College Years?..... well we kept that out.  But you won't want to miss what we kept in!Tune in for the Week 10 Commissioner's Awards:  Move of the Week, Fantasy Redemption, Energy Boost, and the False Idol of the Week!We have TRADE ALERTS!!And stick around for our special guest - Impact of Olestra owner Jason - and his incredible Franchise Turnaround story!______________________WEEK 10 RESULTS______________________ Mutt & Jeff 164  – Vicious & Delicious 139 Waiver Wire Heroes 114  – Rochester Tschmingus 107 The Mission 145  – Free Jamal 104 Impact of Olestra 135  – Gurley's Gone 80 Cardiff the Giant Killer 134 – Compton's Most Wanted 75 Kick-Ass Philanthropists 138 – West Coast 4 Life 112________________________WEEK 11 SCHEDULE________________________ Kick-Ass Philanthropists – at – Compton's Most Wanted West Coast 4 LIfe – at –  Cardiff the Giant Killer Gurley's Gone – at – Vicious & Delicious The Mission – at – Waiver Wire Heroes Rochester Tschmingus – at – Free Jamal Mutt & Jeff – at – Impact of Olestra_______________ 2025 UFFL_______________– East Division –1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 8-1-12.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 7-33.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 6-44.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 2-8____________– Central Division –1.   Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 6-42.  Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 4-63.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 4-64.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 3-7____________– West Division –1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 8-22.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 5-53.  Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 3-6-14.   Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 3-7_____________

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Wednesday, November 5th, 2025UFFL Week 10__________________________________________________It's a BIG SHOW this week for John B., Chris, and The Commish!  Week 10 is upon us after 9 weeks of UFFL Action and there is so much to talk about as the Trade Deadline is quickly approaching including Stat corrections, Trades, Champagne popping in Miami, UFFL Franchise comps - you have to hear it to believe it!Tune in for the Week 9 Commissioner's Awards:  Move of the Week, House of the Dragon Fantasy Twist, and the Vanishing Act!We have TRADE ALERTS!!And stick around for our special guest - Gurley's Gone Co-owner Ben C. who debuts our newest feature "Better By The Numbers with Ben!"______________________WEEK 9 RESULTS______________________ Kick-Ass Philanthropists 103  – Mutt & Jeff 100 Waiver Wire Heroes 139 – West Coast 4 Life 91 Free Jamal 148 – Compton's Most Wanted 94 Cardiff the Giant Killer 135 – Gurley's Gone 84 The Mission 136 – Vicious & Delicious 120 Impact of Olestra 130 – Rochester Tschmingus 120________________________WEEK 10 SCHEDULE________________________ West Coast 4 Life – at – Kick-Ass Philanthropists Cardiff the Giant Killer – at – Compton's Most Wanted Impact of Olestra – at – Gurley's Gone Free Jamal – at – The Mission Waiver Wire Heroes – at – Rochester Tschmingus Vicious & Delicious – at – Mutt & Jeff_______________ 2025 UFFL_______________– East Division –1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 7-1-12.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 7-23.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 5-44.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 2-7____________– Central Division –1.   Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 5-42.  Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 4-53.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 3-64.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 2-7____________– West Division –1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 7-22.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 5-43.  Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 3-5-14.   Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 3-6_____________

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Tuesday, October 29th, 2025UFFL Week 9__________________________________________________The 2nd half of the season has begun, the trade deadline looms, and John B., Chris, and The Commish are here to give you all the gory details on what happened in Week 8, and what's to come in Week 9.Don't miss the Week 8 Commissioner's Awards:  Fantasy Redemption, Move of the Week, Disappearing Act, and our newest Award – The Grumpier Old Men of the week!We have a TRADE ALERT!!Stick around for previews and predictions for Week 9!All this and more as the 2nd half of the season is underway in the UFFL! ______________________WEEK 8 RESULTS______________________ Mutt & Jeff 147  – Cardiff the Giant Killer 127 Compton's Most Wanted 97 – Waiver Wire Heroes 88 West Coast 4 Life 180 – Free Jamal 129 Gurley's Gone 126 – Kick-Ass Philanthropists 114 Vicious and Delicious 117 – Rochester Tschmingus 91 The Mission 123 – Impact of Olestra 71________________________WEEK 9 SCHEDULE________________________ Rochester Tschmingus – at – Impact of Olestra The Mission – at – Vicious & Delicious Gurley's Gone – at – Cardiff the Giant Killer Compton's Most Wanted – at – Free Jamal Waiver Wire Heroes – at – West Coast 4 Life Mutt & Jeff  – at – Kick-Ass Philanthropists_______________ 2025 UFFL_______________– East Division –1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 7-0-12.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 6-23.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 4-44.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 2-6____________– Central Division –1.   Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 4-42.  Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 4-43.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 2-64.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 1-7____________– West Division –1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 6-22.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 5-33.  Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 3-4-14.   Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 3-5_____________

The UFFL is a Fantasy Football League comprised of 12 teams. It's members all came from a triple-wide trailer in the heart of Bristol, CT - where as young Sports Television (think 4 letters) Production Assistants, they battled for pride and very little money in the greatest fantasy football dynasty league...EVER.      On the "UFFL: TOTAL NONSENSE PODCAST" you will hear behind the scenes stories and insider info about the league, it's odd owners, and the current fantasy football season. So stay tuned and learn from fantasy football legends (not really) about football (maybe), fantasy sports (possibly), life (doubtfully), and about the UFFL owners themselves (regrettably)!     It's the Ultimate Fantasy Football League...     in podcast entertainment form...     brought to you for F-R-E-E!!     By God, it's nearly worth every penny!#Recorded Tuesday, October 29th, 2025Total Nonsense Late Cuts: UFFL Multiverse!__________________________________________________The 2nd half of the season has begun, the trade deadline looms, and John B., Chris, and The Commish are here to give you all the gory details on what happened in Week 8, and what's to come in Week 9.A Short Minute (or so) with Chris G.'s thoughts on the UFFL in another time and place...______________________WEEK 8 RESULTS______________________ Mutt & Jeff 147  – Cardiff the Giant Killer 127 Compton's Most Wanted 97 – Waiver Wire Heroes 88 West Coast 4 Life 180 – Free Jamal 129 Gurley's Gone 126 – Kick-Ass Philanthropists 114 Vicious and Delicious 117 – Rochester Tschmingus 91 The Mission 123 – Impact of Olestra 71________________________WEEK 9 SCHEDULE________________________ Rochester Tschmingus – at – Impact of Olestra The Mission – at – Vicious & Delicious Gurley's Gone – at – Cardiff the Giant Killer Compton's Most Wanted – at – Free Jamal Waiver Wire Heroes – at – West Coast 4 Life Mutt & Jeff  – at – Kick-Ass Philanthropists_______________ 2025 UFFL_______________– East Division –1.   Mutt & Jeff (Chris) – 7-0-12.  Free Jamal (Jeremy) – 6-23.  Waiver Wire Heroes (John B.) – 4-44.  Gurley's Gone (John M. and Ben) – 2-6____________– Central Division –1.   Cardiff Giant The Giant Killer (Matt M.) – 4-42.  Vicious & Delicious (Scott/Commish) – 4-43.  Impact of Olestra (Jason) – 2-64.  Kick-Ass Philanthropists (Dave) – 1-7____________– West Division –1.   The Mission (Matt V., Matt C.) – 6-22.  West Coast 4 Life (Thomas) – 5-33.  Compton's Most Wanted (Aladdin and JPete) – 3-4-14.   Rochester Tschmingus (Brian) – 3-5_____________

His Hebrew name is Jacob. He was a close kinsman of Christ, and was therefore called, according to the Jewish usage of the time, his "brother." Some accounts say that he was a child of Joseph by his first marriage; others accounts say that he was the son of Joseph's brother Cleopas and his wife Mary, who was first cousin of the Theotokos. He took the Nazirite vows of one completely consecrated to God according to the Law, and from a young age he was called "the Just" by his people. He is called James the Lesser in Scripture (Mark 15:40) to distinguish him from James the son of Zebedee, who is called the Greater. The Apostles appointed him first Bishop of Jerusalem. It was he who presided at the earliest Council of the Church in Jerusalem, where he resolved the problem of how gentile converts should be received into the Church (see Acts 15). He wrote the New Testament Epistle, addressed primarily to Jewish converts to the Faith, that bears his name. About the year 62, he ascended to the peak of the Temple in Jerusalem on Passover, and there bore witness to Christ so effectively that the people cried out "Hosanna to the Son of David." At this, the Scribes and Pharisees, fearing that all the people would be converted to Christ, cast him down to the ground. By God's grace, he survived long enough to rise, kneel and pray, like his Master, "Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do." He was then clubbed to death by one of the scribes.

His Hebrew name is Jacob. He was a close kinsman of Christ, and was therefore called, according to the Jewish usage of the time, his "brother." Some accounts say that he was a child of Joseph by his first marriage; others accounts say that he was the son of Joseph's brother Cleopas and his wife Mary, who was first cousin of the Theotokos. He took the Nazirite vows of one completely consecrated to God according to the Law, and from a young age he was called "the Just" by his people. He is called James the Lesser in Scripture (Mark 15:40) to distinguish him from James the son of Zebedee, who is called the Greater. The Apostles appointed him first Bishop of Jerusalem. It was he who presided at the earliest Council of the Church in Jerusalem, where he resolved the problem of how gentile converts should be received into the Church (see Acts 15). He wrote the New Testament Epistle, addressed primarily to Jewish converts to the Faith, that bears his name. About the year 62, he ascended to the peak of the Temple in Jerusalem on Passover, and there bore witness to Christ so effectively that the people cried out "Hosanna to the Son of David." At this, the Scribes and Pharisees, fearing that all the people would be converted to Christ, cast him down to the ground. By God's grace, he survived long enough to rise, kneel and pray, like his Master, "Forgive them, Father, for they know not what they do." He was then clubbed to death by one of the scribes.

When my two nieces were younger, they’d coax me into a game after dinner. They’d turn off all the lights in the house, and we’d shuffle through the darkness, clutching each other and laughing. They enjoyed scaring themselves by choosing to walk in the dark, knowing they could turn on the light anytime. In his letter to the early believers in Jesus, the apostle John talked about choosing to walk in a different kind of darkness. First John 1:6 refers to sin as “darkness.” Walking in darkness isn’t a momentary lapse, but a choice to keep engaging in wrongdoing. John reminds us that our holy God “is light” and “in him there is no darkness” (v. 5). So when we claim a relationship with Him yet willfully continue sinning, “we lie and do not live out the truth” (v. 6). Jesus, the light of the world, came so that “whoever follows [Him] will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life” (John 8:12). By God’s grace, after we’ve wandered in spiritual darkness and we turn to Him in repentance, we can walk in His light again—in His ways and purposes. He will “forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). Only when we live in obedience to God can we enjoy the full blessing of relationship with Him and with other believers (v. 7).

The final prophecy against a particular nation is a doozy, proclaiming total annihilation and ruin and spanning two long chapters, one of which is the fifth longest chapter in Scripture. Who could this prophecy be against? What nation's actions would merit such a rebuke? If you guessed Babylon, you are right! Though the Lord allowed Babylon to attack His own people and send them into exile, Babylon is still responsible for their own sin and their own actions. By God's design, his people are punished because of their ongoing sin and rebellion, but Babylon is punished more so because of their idolatry and wickedness. This is a long episode so plan accordingly.Jeremiah 51 - 1:12 . Jeremiah 52 - 16:45 . Psalm 123 - 23:36 . Psalm 124 - 24:19 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org