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This year’s Ape Club holiday party is 1972’s “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes,” in which the people of Future 1991 use apes as slaves until there’s an uprising led by a talking ape with a familiar name: Caesar. Were the 1970s ape sequels all as bad as we were led to believe, or is “Conquest”… actually kind of good? Join us and find out! Jason Snell with John Moltz, Annette Wierstra, Brian Warren and David J. Loehr.

Pilate asks, “What is Truth?” Jesus stands before Pilate in a profound clash between divine kingship and earthly power. As the Jewish leaders demand His crucifixion, Pilate wrestles with questions of truth, justice, and authority. Jesus reveals that His kingdom is “not of this world,” exposing the limitations of human power. Mocked, scourged, and crowned with thorns, He is presented to the crowd with the haunting words, “Behold the man!” Their reply—“We have no king but Caesar”—marks the tragic rejection of God's true King.  The Rev. Dan Torkelson, pastor of Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Madison, WI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study John 18:28-19:16.  The Gospel of John takes us on a journey through the Good News of Jesus in a unique way. It reveals Jesus as the incarnate son of God from eternity.  From His miraculous signs to His profound "I Am" statements, we witness Jesus offering living water to the thirsty, light to those in darkness, and life to the dead. But this is also a story of conflict: Jesus is relentlessly pursued by those who reject Him, yet He willingly goes to the cross, showing the depths of God's love. As we travel from His first miracle to His ultimate victory over death, John invites us to see and believe—that in Jesus, we find eternal life and the very presence of God among us. Connect to God's revealing Word in this series that uncovers the rich, layered truths of John's Gospel and the unshakable hope it offers.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

Hace dos semanas repasamos en La ContraHistoria con José Soto Chica las múltiples formas que tenían los romanos para divertirse. De todas ellas la que más nos llama la atención son los combates de gladiadores, uno de los espectáculos más populares que no solo entretenían a las masas, sino que también servían como propaganda política. Todas las ciudades romanas de cierta envergadura contaban con un anfiteatro que, entre otras cosas, servía para acoger estos combates. El mayor era el Coliseo de Roma, seguido del de Pompeya, el de Faleria, el de Capua y el de Itálica, este último en el sur de Hispania. Los combates de gladiadores tienen sus raíces en los rituales funerarios etruscos, donde los esclavos luchaban hasta la muerte en honor a los fallecidos. Con el tiempo, estos eventos se transformaron en una forma de entretenimiento público. En el siglo III a.C., los primeros juegos gladiatorios documentados se celebraron en honor a los difuntos, pero pronto se convirtieron en parte de los juegos públicos que los magistrados organizaban para ganar el favor del pueblo. Los gladiadores eran una mezcla muy variada de hombres que podían ser prisioneros de guerra, esclavos condenados o incluso voluntarios buscando fama y fortuna. Se les entrenaba en escuelas especializadas conocidas como "ludi", donde aprendían no solo a pelear sino también a morir con dignidad. Existían varios tipos de gladiadores, cada uno con su propio estilo de lucha y armamento. El “murmillo” iba equipado con un casco con cresta, escudo grande y espada corta. El “retiarius” iba armado con una red y un tridente. El “thraex” estaba inspirado en los tracios, llevaba un escudo pequeño y una espada curva. El “samnita” era similar al “murmillo", pero en el siglo I desapareció y en su lugar surgió el “secutor”, que se batía siempre en duelo con el “retiarius”. Las luchas eran un espectáculo cuidadosamente organizado. Los combates empezaban con una procesión ceremonial donde los gladiadores desfilaban, saludando al emperador o al organizador del evento con la famosa frase "Ave, Caesar, morituri te salutant" ("Saludo, César, los que van a morir te saludan"). El público, distribuido por clases sociales dentro del anfiteatro, participaba activamente, apostando por sus favoritos y decidían a menudo el destino del gladiador derrotado mediante un gesto de pulgar hacia arriba o hacia abajo. Pero la interpretación exacta de estos gestos sigue siendo objeto de debate entre los historiadores. Los combates de gladiadores servían como una válvula de escape para las tensiones sociales, permitían a las clases bajas experimentar una sensación de poder y control al decidir el destino de los combatientes. Además, reflejaban y reforzaban valores romanos como el coraje, el honor y la resistencia al dolor. Desde una perspectiva cultural, estos eventos inspiraron numerosas obras de arte, literatura y fueron un tema recurrente en la poesía y la pintura. A pesar de su popularidad, también hubo voces críticas, especialmente entre los filósofos estoicos como Séneca, quien condenó la brutalidad y la inmoralidad de tales espectáculos. Con la adopción del cristianismo como religión oficial del Imperio Romano, los juegos gladiatorios comenzaron a perder apoyo. El emperador Constantino I restringió los combates, y en el año 404 d.C., el emperador Honorio prohibió oficialmente los juegos de gladiadores, que aún así se siguieron celebrando de forma episódica durante un tiempo. Vamos hoy a tratar de forma monográfica los combates gladiatorios con otro invitado de excepción, Yeyo Balbás, a quien los contraescuchas conocen bien porque ya pasó por aquí el año pasado y que es autor de “Pan y circo”, una novela histórica ambientada en la época de Octavio Augusto con una interesante trama en la que el mundo de los gladiadores es uno de los protagonistas. Bibliografia “Pan y circo” de Yeyo Balbás - https://amzn.to/4gwQNdm “Gladiadores, bestias y condenados” de Alfonso Mañas - https://amzn.to/49xEECm “Gladiadores: Valor ante la muerte” de Fernando Lillo y María Engracia Muñoz - https://amzn.to/4fe6d5c “Gladiadores. Lucha y espectáculo en la antigua Roma” de Lluis Prats - https://amzn.to/4feqUOc “Gladiadores: Espectáculos y ocio en la Antigua Roma” de Néstor F. Marqués - https://amzn.to/3BtfpVp #FernandoDiazVillanueva #fdv Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Hey there! Welcome to the podcast. In today's episode, we'll be taking a look at the hope and the promise of Christmas, from Luke chapter two. This is a time of year when hope is a watchword, and traditionally has been a season when people are much more open to receive kindness and blessings and when you say Merry Christmas and God bless you, maybe they don't do that little uncomfortable wince that happens at times. This year, let's take a few minutes and consider the hope we have because of Christmas, and because of all the promises God made and then fulfilled when Jesus came to earth as a newborn baby.    You're listening to The Burt (Not Ernie) Show, part of the Spark Network, now playing in the Edifi app. That's Edifi, spelled E D I F I, and you can find it in your device's app store. The hope and the promise of Christmas is our focus today, and this is episode number 201.    As I did some research for this episode, I read that there were at least eight specific prophecies that were fulfilled when Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Now of course, Jesus fulfilled hundreds of prophecies when He lived on this earth, and died and rose again. And the remainder will absolutely be fulfilled at His second coming. But regarding His birth in Bethlehem, we find the fulfillment of prophecies from Genesis 22:18, Numbers 24:17, Isaiah 7:14 (that one is a common Christmas card verse, for good reason), Isaiah 9:6-7, Daniel 9:25-26, Micah 5:2 (one of my favorite verses for this time of year), Jeremiah 31:15, Hosea 11:1 which does tie in with the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem.    The Bible truly is an amazing book, God's Word is profound. And at Christmastime, I hope it has a profound impact and blessing on your life. I say this a lot, but I think it needs to be said often -  not only are God's promises true…they are true for you. He loves you enough to make promises to you and then to keep those promises. And that's where hope comes in for us - we have such great hope because we've seen Him keep His promises, and in the midst of tough times, we hold on to our hope that He will continue to keep His promises. This is not hope misplaced; it's the opposite - perfectly placed hope. Hope in the Lord ends up being the kind of faith that yields results. It's unseen at first, those results, but ends up being seen when our faith becomes sight. If you need some hope right now, well, this is for you.   From the Amplified, Luke chapter two verse 1 says: Now in those days a decree went out from (the emperor) Caesar Augustus, that all the inhabited world (the Roman Empire) should be registered (in a census).  So this was more than just an emperor deciding he needed to take a census and get an accounting of all the citizens of his empire. This was done at the Lord's behest, because of His will. One of the things that is easy to overlook in the Christmas story, to take for granted, because we've heard this passage so many times, year after year, it's easy to overlook the significance of the way God's hand, albeit invisible, was at work to move the heart of Caesar to order this census that required everyone to return to their own city, hometown, the town for their family's official registration. And if we just read verse one, that single sentence, and move right on into the rest of the chapter, we can miss the reality that's here for us, for our lives, right now. God moves in the lives and in the hearts of men, women, and children. He moves little people, and that's like little in quotes because all mankind is so precious to Him, nobody is small or miniscule to Him. Our God is not in the business of marginalizing people. He created each one, knitting each in their mother's womb, has engraved us on the palms of His hands, and no one is without value to Him. So that's not what I mean when I say little persons. What I mean is, societally, the shepherds were not big wigs, power players, in that culture. And yet, they were given the message, the announcement, of the birth of the Messiah, the very Son of God. Amazing! The emperor, Caesar Augustus, was moved to issue the decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world, all his empire, and so mankind was on the move, headed to their hometowns to be registered as part of this mandatory census. Don't miss this. There is great importance and value to this moment in time - and it's valuable and important for your life. The God of hope is the God who wants you to believe that He can move mountains and the hearts of kings, rulers, those in authority, in order to bring about what He has in store for your life. He is not arrogant and narcissistic, that He would move those mountains and turn those hearts in ostentatious ways. He does not need to be loud about it, because He has no insecurities, needs no validation - so He can do it without there being a lot of fanfare about the WHY behind what He is doing.  And yet, He may still announce what He is doing, with great praise and rejoicing for His goodness toward us, He may still announce it to those who are not a big noise, household name, someone important in the world's eyes. This should amaze us, and simultaneously cause hope to spring up anew in us regarding our own lives and circumstances.    Got something you have been praying about, carrying a burden about, for a long time? Weeks? Months? Years, even? The message of Luke two verse one is for you, then. Now in those days… My friend, for you right now, it might just be one of “those days” when God begins to move on your behalf.    The hope we have when we live in a state of expectancy, of believing God for what we see no evidence of, well…that kind of hope is real hope. Romans 8:24-26 says that hope that only hopes for what is seen is no hope at all (that's not verbatim, of course). What kind of hope do you and I have? Is your hope doing any stretching in your life? Are you having to hope more, trust more, believe more, as the days wear on and the promise isn't yet fulfilled? Then that's actual, biblical hope.  Proverbs 13:12 tells us that hope deferred makes the heart sick, and that is true. So from these two passages about hope, which seem to be in conflict with each other, what do we learn? How do we make them make sense to us when we need to hold on to our hope in Jesus, and yet we can relate to the feeling of hope deferred making us heart sick? When your faith is not sight, and you cannot even begin to fathom how it will ever become sight, how do you hold on to hope and keep holding on?  Hope really does have a name, and His name is Jesus. Some moments are simply crawling through the crowd on your hands and knees, pressing and pushing to get to Jesus, reaching out and just skimming the edge of His robe, knowing that's all you can do, there is no more gas in the tank, you're spent, without Him it's over…that's what it is like sometimes. It's really that rough sometimes. Sometimes the biggest part of our faith journey ends up being hanging on to Jesus, hanging on to our hope in Him, when we are getting awfully heartsick and nearing the point of more than we can bear. (Spoiler alert: if you have not yet had a moment in your life when you were maxed out beyond what you ever dreamed you could handle, well, keep walking with Jesus and that will be your experience. It isn't easy street, this discipleship life. It's daily taking up your cross and following after Him, it's knowing that the servant is not greater than the master and as they treated Him, so shall they also treat everyone who follows Him. It is a somewhat hard knock life, this life with Jesus, but these hard knocks are the hardest it will ever be and for the unbeliever, this life is the best it will ever be. Eternity is worth living for, my friend, because Jesus is there and He has gone ahead of you to make ready a place for you, that where He is, you may one day also be. It's hard, but it's such a good hard.) Hope deferred does make the heart sick. It's absolutely true. But the point at which we feel our hope has been deferred for too long is not usually the same point at which God, in His sovereignty and providence, knows our hope has been too long deferred.  Trust Him, even when, especially when, it's been a long, hard road.  The journey to Bethlehem was not easy for Mary, or for Joseph. The labor and delivery, also not easy. But they were exactly where God wanted them to be for that moment in time. And they HAD to be there, according to Caesar's decree. Everyone had to be counted and registered…and likely, taxed, too. So, all around not ideal, at least from a human point of view. But thank God we have the option, the choice, the ability thanks to the Holy Spirit who indwells us, to look at the less than ideal, difficult times of life via God's point of view. Thank God that we have the Bible, full of all it's raw honesty about people and sin and life, and also full of God's love and intervention and His righteousness and His fair judgements and standard that played out at Calvary - thank God we can choose to face our most not so easy moments knowing that the God who was at work in the lives of those we read about in the Bible is also at work in and through our lives and circumstances.    I want you to know that God sees you. He really does know how hard this is, how long it has been going on, and how ready you are for it to be over. We can want our deliverance to come so badly that we get hyper focused on it, and we miss the presence of God in these places. Perhaps that's just me, maybe I am the only one who does that. It takes a reset sometimes to find God in our midst when life is overwhelming.    And I'd like to mention something about overwhelm. It isn't always what you'd think. Sometimes that one thing that pushes you right over the edge into a state of overwhelm is so small, such an itty bitty little thing, you can hardly believe that THAT was what did you in. But the old saying about the straw that broke the camel's back? A single piece of straw does not seem like much, and by itself, it sure isn't much, but it can be the thing that adds just enough pressure to be the last straw. Just like the last place you look is where you find something you've been searching for, that's the last place I looked - well, the final straw is the one that breaks the camel's back. Of course it is! The last one is of course the last one. But just like you didn't think that place was where you'd find the item you'd looked for, the last straw is not the one you thought would be the deal breaker and game changer.    Overwhelm happens to all of us. We need to give others grace in their overwhelm, and not judge them so severely when we don't understand how that little old straw could be the one that is just too much because we have our own pieces of hay, basically, that do us in, too. And give yourself grace as you navigate these things. Of course, if you are in sin as a result of your straw breaking your back, repent and don't delay in that. Today is the day to repent, to make things right with God, being sure to keep short accounts with Him. But giving yourself grace does not need to be exclusive of repentance. They go hand in glove, because the Cross is the standard for all the grace we receive and all the grace we extend to others and to ourselves, and we only access that grace by coming to the Lord in repentance and receiving Jesus as our Savior, since He was the propitiation for our sin. Give grace, to yourself and to others. Because grace is what you need when you find yourself in that place of hope getting close to being deferred for too long. Grace is yours, if you'll have it.    And next time you find yourself wondering why it is taking so long for God's promises to be fulfilled, remember Luke chapter two, verse one. God is still on His throne, He has not abdicated and He never will. He is still sovereign over all. He is still faithful and true and dependable and consistent and true to His word. God is, after all, still God. And He is still moving the hearts of kings and rulers to accomplish His perfect will in His perfect timing. Who knows? That time might just be today. And if you find yourself in a position where you can glorify the Lord, whether you are a big noise and a big name or no-name who makes no noise that is noticeable in this world, you just go on and rejoice like those shepherds did. Because the God who delivered the message of Jesus' birth to them is the same God who is still delivering messages to people today. Rejoice like the whole world is watching, even if nobody else is around. The darkest night can be pierced with angels rejoicing and the light of Jesus shining bright. What will you do when He shows up in your life? And what will you do while you wait for Him to show up?    Merry and Blessed and Joyful and Hope-filled Christmas to you. Thanks so much for joining me for this episode, and I do hope you'll share it with a friend or on social media this Christmas season.  God bless and I'll see you next time. Bye bye.

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Caesar's decree for a nationwide census couldn't come at a worse time for Mary and Joseph. But perhaps this journey to Bethlehem is exactly what God planned all along.Today's Bible verse is Matthew 16:24, from the King James Version.Download the Pray.com app for more Christian content including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Pray.com is the digital destination for faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Steve Dangle podcast, the boys are live from The Caesar Company in Kingston after the Frontenacs game! They chat with Calgary Flames draft pick Jacob Battaglia, talk about Nick Robertson's future, and take questions from the crowd. Grab a ticket to a Kingston Frontenacs game this season at https://chl.ca/ohl-frontenacs/ Visit The Caesar Company in Kingston or Ottawa! Head to https://www.thecaesarcompany.com/ to learn more. Join SDP VIP: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0a0z05HiddEn7k6OGnDprg/join Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/thestevedanglepodcast Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sdpvip/subscribe Follow us on Twitter: @Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram: @SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.Blake Join us on Discord: https://discord.com/invite/MtTmw9rrz7 For general inquiries email: info@sdpn.ca Reach out to https://www.sdpn.ca/sales to connect with our sales team and discuss the opportunity to integrate your brand within our content! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Alex Petkas of Cost of Glory podcast joins us to chat about his Ph.D in the Classics, getting out of academia, his series on Plutarch's 'Parrellel Lives', Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.   We chat about how the education has changed - intentionally and especially since the 60's, Sulla the Roman General, Fiction based on Fact books on a way to learn history, the campaign of Caesar, the Classics, Rhetoric, rule by experts, the art of ruling and being ruled, The Battle for the American Mind, how Democracy used to be related to mobile military capacity, Lawfare, and how it always ends in Tyranny.   In the second half we get into Roman civil war, the change in education, the chain of greatness, the modern German Research Institute and the creation of Ph.D's, new UNI's like Austin and Rolston, the founding of America, Plutarch, Xenophon, the real meaning of Philosopher, personal development, the story of the Giant, the meaning of Virtue, Plato's school, the 7th letter, and the big Rome question. How do we get back to traditions of Epic and honoring great men.   https://www.costofglory.com/about   To gain access to the second half of show and our Plus feed for audio and podcast please clink the link http://www.grimericaoutlawed.ca/support.   For second half of video (when applicable and audio) go to our Substack and Subscribe. https://grimericaoutlawed.substack.com/ or to our Locals  https://grimericaoutlawed.locals.com/ or Rokfin www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Patreon https://www.patreon.com/grimericaoutlawed   Support the show directly: https://grimerica.ca/support-2/ Outlawed Canadians YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OutlawedCanadians Our Adultbrain Audiobook Podcast and Website: www.adultbrain.ca Our Audiobook Youtube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/@adultbrainaudiobookpublishing/videos Darren's book www.acanadianshame.ca Check out our next trip/conference/meetup - Contact at the Cabin www.contactatthecabin.com Other affiliated shows: www.grimerica.ca The OG Grimerica Show www.Rokfin.com/Grimerica Our channel on free speech Rokfin Join the chat / hangout with a bunch of fellow Grimericans  Https://t.me.grimerica https://www.guilded.gg/chat/b7af7266-771d-427f-978c-872a7962a6c2?messageId=c1e1c7cd-c6e9-4eaf-abc9-e6ec0be89ff3   Leave a review on iTunes and/or Stitcher: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/grimerica-outlawed http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/grimerica-outlawed Sign up for our newsletter http://www.grimerica.ca/news SPAM Graham = and send him your synchronicities, feedback, strange experiences and psychedelic trip reports!! graham@grimerica.com InstaGRAM https://www.instagram.com/the_grimerica_show_podcast/  Purchase swag, with partial proceeds donated to the show www.grimerica.ca/swag Send us a postcard or letter http://www.grimerica.ca/contact/ ART - Napolean Duheme's site http://www.lostbreadcomic.com/  MUSIC Tru Northperception, Felix's Site sirfelix.bandcamp.com 

We will be looking at a very familiar portion of Scripture today, but I'd like to put a twist on it by starting with a verse that, as a recovering control freak, I've had to lean into again and again. It reminds me of who's really in charge…and who's not. “Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.” (Prov. 19:21)With that in mind, let's look at Luke 2. It starts, “In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.”Let's set the stage here. In the days of Jesus, the Romans ruled the western world. Their military might was legendary. They were ruled by a series of “caesars” or czars. The first of whom was Julius Caesar. When he was assassinated in 44 B.C., a power struggle ensued. The assassins and conspirators Brutus and Cassius battled for control with Mark Antony and Julius Caesar's adopted son, Octavian. When Mark Antony sought to grab power for himself by making an alliance with Egypt and Cleopatra, Octavian took them both on and won. Octavian returned to Rome as a hero and was declared to be the new Caesar.He soon changed his name to Augustus (which means “the revered one”) and quickly took absolute power.About 10 years into his reign, there was an astronomical phenomenon (probably a comet). The Romans declared that it was actually Julius Caesar ascending to the heavens to join the other gods and become a god himself. If Julius was Augustus' father, what does that make him? “The son of God.” From then on, Augustus would be celebrated and worshiped as “God incarnate.”Notwithstanding his newly claimed status, Augustus still had a massive army that needed to be bankrolled. How would he do that? By raising taxes. So, now we come to Luke's account. A decree goes out that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. Why? So they can be taxed!A king lifts his finger in Rome and 1500 miles away, in an obscure little village, a poverty-stricken couple undertakes an arduous 70-mile journey. And because they did, Mary's child was born in Bethlehem, a little town that just happened to be the one mentioned in an ancient Hebrew prophecy about the Messiah. You might be tempted to think this was an amazing coincidence. That all this “came to pass” because Augustus gave a decree. He was in control.But who really made the decree? Whose will was really being done? Whose kingdom is it really?  Luke is exposing the illusion that we all live with – that we are mere pawns in the hands of human powers – whether they are government officials or city ordinances, whether they are employers or coaches, whether they are former friends or ex-spouses.  His point is clear: Human powers may make their plans and plot their strategies, “but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails.”  He is ultimately the One who is on the throne, and His will is that which will prevail.What was the slogan of the day 2000 years ago?  “Caesar is lord.”  What does Christmas tell us? “NO, HE'S NOT! Jesus is Lord.” God is in control. He was fully in charge then and He is fully in charge now.   Text: Luke 2 Originally recorded on December 10, 2006, at Fellowship Missionary Church, Fort Wayne, IN

Ryan, Braylon, and Maz are in today with Pete and Kenny G on the dials. Today's Guest: Dr. Jeff S Pierce, WSN Injury Insider, and Medical Director of Michigan Sport and Spine It's Lions victory Friday, and we have tons of post game sound to play and discuss, including Brian Baldinger highlights of his favorite plays. We will be going around the NFL with tons of news, and it's a Pick 'em Friday brought to you by our friends at Caesar's as we make our game picks for the weekend. The B1G Championship is on Saturday between Oregon and Penn State, plus some other college football championship games tomorrow, and we get to some Pistons and Red Wings as well. All this and more on today's show, so please join us for all the discussions and fun!

This week Beau discusses the beginning of Vercingetorix's revolt, including the siege and capture of Avaricum, and a rare Roman reverse at Gergovia.

There are a lot of things in the points and miles world that kind of come to a head at the end of the year, so you'll want to know what you should be taking care of here at the end of 2024. And of course, read our end of year checklist for 2024 here. (01:30) - What happens when a Choice Rewards hotel booking has no record of your reservation, but the points are missing? (07:32) - Preferred Hotels now bookable with iPrefer points (16:34) - Amex 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic (21:31) - Earn elite status (23:05) - Do you have enough MQDs for Delta elite status? Check out our post here. (24:48) - Remember to time your SouthWest companion pass properly Read our Complete Guide to the SouthWest companion pass here. (28:37) - Marriott Bonvoy: Easiest option is Bonvoy Brilliant, but you can read about the many other options here. (44:11) - Use airline incidental credits by December (47:42) - Platinum $200 calendar year. See Amex airline fee reimbursements. What still works? (56:19) - Apply for cards with annual credits (57:47) - Transfer / pool points (1:02:19) - Redeem points or miles for annual rebates (1:03:48) - With the Caesar's Diamond status match ending, is there anything Wyndham Earner Business card-holder's should take advantage of now? Read more about this status match ending here. Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. first burst onto the national conscience as the Sinatra-and-Soul singing season six winner of NBC TV's “America's Got Talent with his incredible voice, undeniable charisma and unparalleled showmanship.  And a decade later, he's still going strong. Landau was born into extreme poverty in the Appalachian coalfields of southern West Virginia. His parents split while he was in elementary school, and Landau was shipped off to Detroit in the middle of the night. He woke up in the Motor Cities notoriously gang and drug-riddled “7 Mile” neighborhood. Landau likes to say that he went from Almost Heaven to Little Baghdad overnight! After a series of dead-end jobs, run-ins with the police and a too-soon failed marriage, Landau eventually found himself homeless and sleeping in his car. Then, his voice became his calling card. At the end of his rope, Landau tied a knot and pulled himself back up by auditioning for NBC TV's “America's Got Talent” with thousands of others. After months of competition, Landau emerged the winner, scoring a million dollars, a recording contract, and America's hearts, and he's never looked back. ​Landau's Columbia Records debut album “That's Life” reached number one on the Billboard Jazz Charts and was followed by “Christmas Made For Two”, “Landau” and “Landau Live In Las Vegas” that was recorded during a performance at the legendary Caesar's Palace.  His latest full-length album "I'm Not Messing Around" is Landau's first-ever album of all original material.  Mayor's Christmas Concert – Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. December 6 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Alban Arts Center Saint Albans WV https://stalbanswv.com/event/mayors-christmas-concert-landau-eugene-murphy-jr/

LIFE & LETTERS OF PAULConversion of Saul/PaulActs 7:54-8:3 - First mentions of Saul/Paul and his activity in JerusalemActs 9:1-31 - Saul/Paul's conversion and early ministryPaul's Commissioning and 1st Missionary JourneyActs 12:25-13:3 - Setting apart by the church at Antioch, sent out with Barnabas for 1st missionary journeyPaul's Trip to Jerusalem for the Jerusalem Council (c.48-49 AD)Acts 15 - Paul and Barnabas go to Jerusalem for the Jerusalem Council, then go back to Antioch. They split up over John Mark, who had left them in Pamphylia. Paul chose Silas and embarked on his 2nd missionary journey. Paul's 2nd Missionary JourneyActs 16-18 - Paul and Silas encounter Timothy and Luke (implied) and eventually travel to Macedonia (Philippi, Thessaloniki, Berea) and Achaia (Athens and Corinth). Paul stayed in Corinth for 1.5 years (Acts 18:11). Acts 18:18 - Paul encounters Priscilla and Aquila and leaves them in Ephesus before returning back to Antioch. Apollos begins preaching there, is taught more completely by Priscilla and Aquila, and sent to Corinth. Paul's 3rd Missionary JourneyActs 19-29 - Paul returns to Ephesus as part of his 3rd missionary journey. According to Acts 19:8-10 and Acts 20:31, Paul probably remained in Ephesus for close to 3 years. Paul's Arrest in Jerusalem, Holding in Caesarea, and Voyage to RomeActs 21-28 - Paul goes to Jerusalem and is arrested. For the remaining chapters in Acts, the Jews in Jerusalem seek to kill Paul but he remains in Roman custody. He appears before Felix (Roman governor of Judea). Festus (Roman governor of Judea who succeeded Felix in office), and Jewish dignitaries Agrippa and Bernice. All of this took place over a period of more than two years in Caesarea. In all of this, Paul utilized his Roman citizenship and appealed to Caesar. Thus, he would be given the opportunity to travel to Rome and appeal his case to Caesar. The latter chapters of Acts focus on Paul's journey through shipwreck to Rome. Possible chronological listing of Paul's letters and suggested date of writing Galatians - c.48 AD (before the Jerusalem Council)1 and 2 Thessalonians - c.51 AD (after the and missionary journey and meeting back up with Silas and Timothy, Paul mentions Timothy's encouraging report in 1 Thessalonians)1 and 2 Corinthians - c.56-57 (after arrest in Jerusalem)Romans - c.58-59 AD (while imprisoned in Caesarea, before he had ever gone to Rome)Philippians, Philemon, Colossians, Ephesians - c.60-62 AD (while imprisoned in Rome)1 Timothy, Titus, 2 Timothy - c.63-67 AD (after Paul was released from prison, to traveled possibly to Spain, arrested again)Paul was martyred at the hands of Nero's persecution in c.66-67 AD

John 18:28-19:16   28 Then they *brought Jesus from Caiaphas into the Praetorium, and it was early; and they themselves did not enter the Praetorium, so that they would not be defiled, but might eat the Passover.29 Therefore Pilate came out to them and *said, “What accusation are you bringing against this Man?” 30 They answered and said to him, “If this Man were not a criminal, we would not have handed Him over to you.” 31 So Pilate said to them, “Take Him yourselves, and judge Him according to your law.” The Jews said to him, “We are not permitted to put anyone to death.” 32 This happened so that the word of Jesus which He said, indicating what kind of death He was going to die, would be fulfilled. 33 Therefore Pilate entered the Praetorium again, and summoned Jesus and said to Him, “You are the King of the Jews?” 34 Jesus answered, “Are you saying this on your own, or did others tell you about Me?” 35 Pilate answered, “I am not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests handed You over to me; what have You done?” 36 Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would be fighting so that I would not be handed over to the Jews; but as it is, My kingdom is not of this realm.” 37 Therefore Pilate said to Him, “So You are a king?” Jesus answered, “You say correctly that I am a king. For this purpose I have been born, and for this I have come into the world: to testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth listens to My voice.” 38 Pilate *said to Him, “What is truth?” And after saying this, he came out again to the Jews and *said to them, “I find no grounds at all for charges in His case. 39 However, you have a custom that I release one prisoner for you at the Passover; therefore do you wish that I release for you the King of the Jews?” 40 So they shouted again, saying, “Not this Man, but Barabbas.” Now Barabbas was a rebel.  19:1 So Pilate then took Jesus and had Him flogged. 2 And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and placed it on His head, and put a purple cloak on Him; 3 and they repeatedly came up to Him and said, “Hail, King of the Jews!” and slapped Him in the face again and again. 4 And then Pilate came out again and *said to them, “See, I am bringing Him out to you so that you will know that I find no grounds at all for charges in His case.” 5 Jesus then came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe. And Pilate *said to them, “Behold, the Man!” 6 So when the chief priests and the officers saw Him, they shouted, saying, “Crucify, crucify!” Pilate *said to them, “Take Him yourselves and crucify Him; for I find no grounds for charges in His case!” 7 The Jews answered him, “We have a law, and by that law He ought to die, because He made Himself out to be the Son of God!” 8 Therefore when Pilate heard this statement, he was even more afraid; 9 and he entered the Praetorium again and *said to Jesus, “Where are You from?” But Jesus gave him no answer. 10 So Pilate *said to Him, “Are you not speaking to me? Do You not know that I have authority to release You, and I have authority to crucify You?”11 Jesus answered him, “You would have no authority over Me at all, if it had not been given to you from above; for this reason the one who handed Me over to you has the greater sin.” 12 As a result of this, Pilate made efforts to release Him; but the Jews shouted, saying, “If you release this Man, you are not a friend of Caesar; everyone who makes himself out to be a king opposes Caesar!” 13 Therefore when Pilate heard these words, he brought Jesus out, and sat down on the judgment seat at a place called The Pavement—but in Hebrew, Gabbatha. 14 Now it was the day of preparation for the Passover; it was about the sixth hour. And he *said to the Jews, “Look, your King!” 15 So they shouted, “Away with Him, away with Him, crucify Him!” Pilate *said to them, “Shall I crucify your King?” The chief priests answered, “We have no king except Caesar.” 16 So he then handed Him over to them to be crucified.   BIBLE READING GUIDE - FREE EBOOK - Get the free eBook, Bible in Life, to help you learn how to read and apply the Bible well: https://www.listenerscommentary.com     GIVE -  The Listener's Commentary is a listener supported Bible teaching ministry made possible by the generosity of people like you. Thank you! Give here:  https://www.listenerscommentary.com/give     STUDY HUB - Want more than the audio? Join the study hub to access articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other resources to help you study the Bible for yourself. https://www.listenerscommentary.com/members-sign-up   MORE TEACHING - For more resources and Bible teaching from John visit https://www.johnwhittaker.net

Is there a good reason why Jesus was not born in Caesar's mansion or Herod's court? He was born in the humblest of towns in the dirtiest of places. In today's devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef looks at God's careful work in the world to draw you to Himself.This devotional is adapted from MY Journal, Leading The Way's monthly devotional magazine. Sign up now for a free six-month subscription to MY Journal—Dr. Youssef's gift to you.If you would like more insight into today's devotional topic, listen to Dr. Michael Youssef's sermon, Let's Go to Bethlehem: LISTEN NOW | WATCH NOWAVAILABLE NOWAs you celebrate Christ's first coming at Christmas, infuse your traditions with new ways to remember His promise of redemption—and prepare for His ultimate return.In Preparing for the King, a vibrant 20-page Advent booklet featuring a special 4-part devotional, Dr. Michael Youssef emphasizes God's faithfulness to send a Savior and the striking Scriptural comparisons between Christ's first and second coming. Reflect on eye-opening Scriptures that point to Jesus as the one and only Savior foreshadowed for thousands of years—and be encouraged to prepare for the King at Christmas and in your everyday life.

Welcome to the Christmas series! Caesar's decree for a nationwide census couldn't come at a worse time for Mary and Joseph. But perhaps this journey to Bethlehem is exactly what God planned all along.  Sign up for special devotionals at StoriesoftheMessiah.com. As we dive deeply into iconic Bible heroes' enthralling narratives, we find more than just stories of faith and miracles. We discover a recurrent theme, a spiritual undertone that connects each tale to the grandeur of the Gospel. They're not just standalone legends; they're threads in a divine tapestry, weaving a story that foreshadows Jesus Christ, the ultimate hero, the promised Messiah who brings light to the darkest corners of history. For more Bible stories download the Pray.com app.  To learn more about Rabbi Schneider visit https://discoveringthejewishjesus.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hidden Truth: How Empires Really FallJoin us for a fascinating exploration of empire collapse through the lens of ancient Rome and its striking parallels to modern America.Roman history expert Jeremy Ryan Slate reveals the often-overlooked patterns of imperial decline, from currency devaluation to political polarization.Discover how the Roman Empire's struggles with immigration, inflation, and internal division mirror today's challenges.Learn why digital currency could pose similar risks to Rome's debasement of their coins, and how political party loyalty may be weakening our republic just as it did Rome's.This eye-opening conversation explores:- The real story behind Caesar crossing the Rubicon- How empires actually collapse (it's not what you think)- Why currency manipulation destroys civilizations- The dangers of extreme political polarization- What we can learn from Rome's mistakesJeremy Ryan Slate brings his master's degree expertise in Roman history to illuminate these crucial lessons from the past.Whether you're concerned about America's future or fascinated by historical patterns, this discussion offers vital insights for understanding today's global dynamics.#History #RomanEmpire #Politics #Economy #Civilization #AmericanFuture #Leadership #HistoricalParallels #historicalparallels #documentary #historicalcreativity #historydocumentary #economiccollapseinsightsCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro00:56 - Men and the Roman Empire03:42 - Overview of the Roman Empire06:51 - Causes of Roman Empire Eras09:46 - Fall of the Roman Empire13:13 - Inflation and Grain Dole17:30 - US Influences from Rome20:00 - History Written by Victors23:20 - Caesar Crossing the Rubicon26:40 - Caesar as Dictator for Life27:15 - Julius Caesar's Early Career28:36 - Caesar's Proconsulship30:28 - Crossing the Rubicon31:41 - Caesar's Dictatorship34:39 - Rome and Greece Relationship38:52 - Causes of the Roman Empire's Fall46:50 - Current Political Landscape49:45 - Building a Business51:11 - Where to Find Jeremy___________________________________________________________________________⇩ SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS ⇩THE WELLNESS COMPANY: Health without the propaganda, emergency medical kits before you need it. Get 15% off now by using our link: https://twc.health/jrsCOMMAND YOUR BRAND: Legacy Media is dying, we fight for the free speech of our clients by placing them on top-rated podcasts as guests. We also have the go-to podcast production team. We are your premier podcast agency. Book a call with our team https://www.commandyourbrand.com/book-a-call MY PILLOW: By FAR one of my favorite products I own for the best night's sleep in the world, unless my four year old jumps on my, the My Pillow. Get up to 66% off select products, including the My Pillow Classic or the new My Pillow 2.0, go to https://www.mypillow.com/cyol or use PROMO CODE: CYOL________________________________________________________________⇩ GET MY BEST SELLING BOOK ⇩Unremarkable to Extraordinary: Ignite Your Passion to Go From Passive Observer to Creator of Your Own Lifehttps://getextraordinarybook.com/________________________________________________________________DOWNLOAD AUDIO PODCAST & GIVE A 5 STAR RATING!:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-create-your-own-life-show/id1059619918SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UFFtmJqBUJHTU6iFch3QU(also available Google Podcasts & wherever else podcasts are streamed_________________________________________________________________⇩ SOCIAL MEDIA ⇩➤ X: https://twitter.com/jeremyryanslate➤ INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate➤ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/jeremyryanslate_________________________________________________________________➤ CONTACT: JEREMY@COMMANDYOURBRAND.COM

Today, Chris Ganski shares a sermon on Acts 17:1-9. In the wake of the 2024 election, the book of Acts can be an excellent resource to consider the relationship between church and politics. In the context of Acts 17, does Caesar have anything to fear from the church? What is the church, and what does it mean to belong to the church? How does the church's identity influence our understanding of the gospel as political? This and more on today's podcast. 

The atmosphere would have been tense. People would have been waiting with baited breath to hear Jesus' answer. “Should we pay the tax to Caesar?”, was both a politically and religiously charged question. And it was asked intentionally to trap Jesus. Would He openly come out against Rome? Would He openly speak against His people, the Jews? Listen as Gabe and Nate share how Jesus cut right to their heart - in profound wisdom, He addressed the question in a way that was irrefutable by either side.  In this often overlooked command to “Render to Caesar”, Nate and Gabe will unearth the context and background of this command as well as the rich application that this holds for our lives here and now. First and foremost, we are to “render to God things that are God's” - namely we are to surrender to God our lives which bear His image! And secondly we are to “render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's.” It is beautiful to realize that when we honor the God-ordained authority structure, we are actually honoring God Himself and showcasing His love to those in authority!   Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at https://homediscipleship.com   Study guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayer For more information, visit us at https://homediscipleship.com   Find us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshiphttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://instagram.com/commandsofchristpodcast

Shipwrecks, storms, and venomous snakes OH MY! Join us as we finish the book of Acts with the thrilling tale of Paul's voyage to Rome. From the moment Paul requests an audience with Caesar, he faces a 1,400-mile odyssey fraught with peril. While Acts wraps up with Paul's presence in Rome, it leaves us with a resounding reminder: the spreading of the good news of Jesus is far from over. God can and will use anyone to tell others about His good news…even you! We may be wrapping up the book of Acts, but join us next week as we start a four-part series on Christmas!  After you listen, head over to ⁠readkaleidoscope.com⁠ and check out the podcast tab to submit your answers for a chance to win fantastic prizes! So gather around, young explorers, and let's make learning about the early church—an unforgettable adventure packed with fun and rewards! Podcast Questions: Where did the boat with Paul shipwreck? What jumped out of the fire at Paul? Did Paul eventually make it to Rome? Remember, you can submit your answers here, for a chance to win a prize! And if you would like to submit a joke for the podcast, you can email it to hello@readkaleidoscope.com Recommended Resources ⁠Kaleidoscope + Yoto⁠ ⁠Good News: The Story of Acts Illustrated Book⁠ Follow us: ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ Thanks to our Sponsor This episode was made possible in part by Dwell, the audio Bible app.They have a new daily devotional made just for kids! Visit ⁠dwellbible.com/kaleidoscope⁠ to try Dwell, free for 7 days! Editing and support by ⁠The Good Podcast Co.

The panel discusses the first act of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, with attention to Caesar's biographies, the fraught sociopolitical situation in Rome, the thread of ambition that runs through the play, and Cassius' crafty manipulation of Brutus.Continue reading

Welcome to the One Piece at a Time Podcast where I'm joined by Brandon Bovia to read and discuss 5 chapters of the One Piece manga every week. And it's time for a new wrinkle to appear in the form of Vergo, a powerful new foe that seems capable of overtaking Law. But nothing else is going well for the Straw Hats either as Caesar shows his true power and the poisonous slime draws closer. There's a lot of moving pieces so how well do they mesh? We give our thoughts on Chapters 671-675 of One Piece! Support the One Piece at a Time Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DerrickBitner Check out more from Brandon Bovia! https://twitter.com/brandonbovia https://bsky.app/profile/brandonbovia.bsky.social

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Join us for an inspiring and in-depth conversation on The Universal Dancer Podcast with guest Suzanne Caesar, MA - a visionary artist and creator of the HERA Odyssey, a groundbreaking theatrical dance production exploring the heroine's journey. As the passionate founder of Rhythm for Life and an accomplished performer and choreographer, Suzanne takes us through her fascinating journey from her early days as an award-winning Irish dancer to her transformative experience of dancing through her own pregnancy while at NYU, which led her to develop a revolutionary approach to prenatal movement to becoming an innovative choreographer and storyteller. This captivating episode delves deep into Suzanne's transformative artistic vision and her current project, the HERA Odyssey. Through years of dedicated exploration and creative development, she has crafted a unique and powerful performance piece that thoughtfully combines dance, theater, and archetypal storytelling. This profound work resonates deeply with audiences, offering both men and women a mirror to their own personal journeys of transformation and self-discovery. Throughout our conversation, Suzanne shares her remarkable evolution as an artist and her deep connection to the universal themes within the heroine's journey. She explains how this theatrical piece serves as entertainment and medicine, helping audiences connect with their archetypal experiences and personal growth. Suzanne also discusses how this innovative project continues to evolve, reaching new depths of meaning and connection with each performance as she chronicles her own parallel journey of bringing this powerful work to life.

The iconic account of Jesus' birth in Luke 2 opens with the words, "In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered." It is not by accident that from the very beginning of the Gospel story, Luke sets up Jesus and Caesar as polar opposites as one another in his gospel. In those days, Caesar Augustus was referred to as the "son of god" throughout the entire Roman empire in reference to his father, Julius Caesar. Also, Augustus was worshipped as the king who had brought peace and prosperity to the entire world.The subversive truth about Jesus is that we all are left with a choice: is Jesus Lord, or is Caesar? Is Jesus the Son of God, or is Caesar? In this first message of the advent season, Brock reminds us of the Lordship of Jesus, and that there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved.Listen to our Advent Theme for this season, "No Name" by Red Rocks Worship, here

Except in the Cross of Jesus Galatians 6:1-18 by William Klock Everyone who knows me, I think, knows that I am no fan of Sportzball—of any kind.  That goes for Sportzpuck, too.  I have poor depth perception, so I've always been absolutely no good in any sport that involves flying or otherwise fast-moving objects.  I joined the swim team instead and—to this day—thorough enjoy it.  As a kid my favourite was to swim in the medley relay swimming backstroke.  I was really good at that it was fun to contribute that effort to a relay team.  You might not think it, but even on the swim team, as much as it might seem like everyone's competing individually—except for the handful of relay events—even on the swim team, we all had to pull our own weight, we all had to look out for each other to win.  I struggled with backstroke for a long time, but in high school one of the upperclassmen who would go on to the US Olympic team, not only encouraged me, but took me aside and worked with me to better my stroke.  Because that's what you do when you're on a team. But here's the thing.  We all know this.  It's a no-brainer.  A team won't win if it doesn't work together, if people don't show up, if everyone doesn't pull his own weight.  It's a no-brainer in sports.  But then there's the church.  In the average church about twenty per cent do eighty per cent of the work.  Compare the membership to average Sunday attendance and in the average church there's a significant difference between those two numbers.  I've been in churches where average Sunday attendance was less than a third of the actual membership.  And, it's been my experience, that instead of coming alongside to help each other when we see problems, too many of us stand on the sidelines and complain amongst ourselves.  We've seen a version of this in Galatians.  The team was being pulled apart: Jewish believers here, gentile believers there.  They were, as Paul puts it, biting and devouring each other and on the verge of blowing the whole thing up, when they should have been bearing with each other in love.  We're supposed to be focused on Jesus and walking by the Spirit, but all too often we end up focused on ourselves and walking according to the flesh.  So as we come to Chapter 6, the closing chapter of Paul's letter, he's made his arguments, but before he sums it up in closing, he visits a couple of relevant points about the unity of the church and what life—what teamwork—in a church characterised by the fruit of the Spirit looks like.  So, first, Galatians 6:1-5. Brothers [and Sisters], if someone is found out in some trespass, then you—the spiritual ones—should set such a person right, in a spirit of gentleness.  Watch out for yourselves: you too may be tested.  Carry each other's burdens; that's the way to fulfil the Messiah's law.  For if you think you're something when you're not, you deceive yourself.  Every one of you should test your own work, and then you will have a reason to boast of yourself, not of somebody else.  Each of you, you see, will have to carry your own load.   This is what it looks like to build a community around the fruit of the Spirit instead of the works of the flesh.  This is what it looks like to live in love and humility, instead of rivalry and jealousy.  Stuff will go wrong.  We may be walking by the Spirit, but we're not perfect.  And Paul says that when that happens, we need to set each other right in a spirit of gentleness.  You who are spiritual, he writes.  He might be saying that this is what spiritually mature believers do, but I really think he's writing this as a rebuke to the Galatians.  They think they're spiritual, but instead of dealing with each other in gentleness, instead of setting each other right, they're biting and devouring each other.  I really don't think this is Paul's instruction to the spiritually mature; it's his instruction to everyone to whom Jesus has given his Spirit—and that's all of us—everyone who is in Jesus the Messiah.  Brothers and Sisters, when Paul, in Chapter 5, says to walk by the Spirit, I think out tendency is to picture ourselves walking—each of us alone, each of us doing our own thing in line with the Spirit—but Paul's point here is that we don't do this as individuals.  The Spirit joins us into Jesus' one body and we walk by the Spirit together, as a community.  That means helping each other when we struggle or fall or stray.  And helping means being gentle in the sense that the end goal is restoration and the wholeness and unity of the community.  Remember, we follow Jesus who, as Paul put it earlier, “loved me and gave himself for me”.  We ought to feel the same way towards each other. It's easy to become prideful.  It's easy to look down on a brother or a sister who stumbles—as if it could never happen to us—so Paul warns: Watch out.  Someday you might be tested.  Instead, we need to be carrying each other's burdens.  And now he comes back full circle to this whole debate about the place of the law.  He says that it's as we bear with each other in love, gentleness, and humility, it's in this that we actually fulfil the law.  We can never fulfil the law through circumcision or diet or keeping the Sabbath, but by being this community that bears and that lives out the fruit of the Spirit—for each other and for the world. Then, on the other side of the scale, Paul stresses our work, our vocation within this community.  He's been warning about these circumcision people who want to “boast” in their circumcision.  What he's getting at is that when persecution comes, they'll point out that they're circumcised and can therefore claim the Jewish exemption from pagan worship.  Paul says, no!  God's given you gospel work to do and he's given you his Spirit to make it possible.  “Boast” in that.  When your neighbours or the civic officials come to arrest you for being anti-social or anti-patriotic or anti-religious appeal not to your circumcision, but to the gospel, to the kingdom work you and your brothers and sisters have done.  In other words, be the “on earth as in heaven” people Jesus and the Spirit have made you and leave the pagans nothing bad to say about you.  Don't glorify your flesh; let God be glorified.  And with that in mind he tells them—and us—to get to work.  Carry your load.  In other words, do the work of the kingdom that God has called and equipped you to do.  Don't sit around waiting for that committed twenty per cent to do it; do what God has called you to do.  Is there something that needs to be done?  Are you equipped to do it?  Then don't complain about it.  Go do it.  Visit that brother or sister in hospital.  Mop the kitchen floor.  Find an opportunity to talk to your neighbour or your co-worker or your grandchild about Jesus and the gospel.  “Each of you,” Paul writes, “have to carry your own [part of] the load.” And then, speaking of the loads we each bear within this Messiah community, Paul writes in verse 6: If someone is being taught the word, they should share with the teacher all the good things they have.  Don't be misled; God is not mocked.  What you sow is what you'll reap.  Yes: if you sow in the field of your flesh you will harvest decay from your flesh, but if you sow in the field of the Spirit you will harvest eternal life from the Spirit.   So speaking of everyone doing their part of the work…  I'm always impressed by Paul's ability to talk about money without mentioning money.  But here it is.  There is one job in the church that needs to be paid and I suspect this is Paul's way of saying to the Galatians, “If you'd been doing this, you probably would have avoided the situation you're in.”  Brothers and Sisters, those who preach and teach in the church need material support so that they can devote themselves to their work.  We see this in Acts.  There were a lot of things that needed to be done in the Jerusalem church.  Good things.  Godly things.  But the apostles realised that they needed to devote themselves to preaching and to prayer, so they appointed deacons to do those other things.  And this means a lot coming from Paul.  Paul supported himself making tents.  He didn't take money for himself from the churches he served, and yet he's always clear that that's not the norm.  He knew that the ministry of the word is absolutely essential to the church and he knew that it's time-consuming work and the church needs to do its best to make sure those who preach and teach actually have to time to minister the word well. Brothers and Sisters, you want to see revival?  Revival is always preceded—whether we look at the history of Israel or the history of the church—revival is always preceded by a passion for the teaching and preaching of God's word—by preachers who are passionate about proclaiming it and by people who are desperately hungry to hear it.  And that same history shows that when the church is at its lowest, there is a famine of the word.  Many of us left Mainline churches that were preaching heresy and people wonder how it happened.  Brothers and Sisters, it happened because the expositional preaching and the confidence in the inspired word of God that were our heritage, gifted to us by the Reformation, were lost.  As John Stott once said, “Sermonettes make Christianettes”.  It happens in theology liberal churches.  It happens in sacramentalist churches.  It happens anywhere the glory of God's word has been eclipsed by other priorities.  Poorly taught people who don't know their Bibles are prey to heresy and immaturity and that's precisely what's happened.  It's what happened in Galatia.  And so Paul warns them that they need to support the ministry of men in their churches to give the word of God its due, so that they preach it faithfully and powerfully, so that the churches will grow in the Spirit, know the truth, and recognise error when they see it. And Paul is then clear: If you think you can do without serious Bible teaching in your church and still steer your way through the false teachers and heresies of the day unscathed, you are fooling yourself.  God is not mocked.  He has spoken.  He has given his word because he loves us, because he wants us to know him, because he wants us to know his promises and his faithfulness so that we can live in hope, so that we can each go out to proclaim the gospel faithfully and so that the church can be what he wants it to be.  Brothers and Sisters, faithful Christians should have a natural hunger for that word and to hear it proclaimed fully and faithfully.  Our forebearers back in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries, after a millennium-long famine of the word, were eager to hear it.  They'd listen to an hour-long sermon Sunday morning, then come back in the afternoon to hear another two or sometimes three preachers proclaim the word—not pop-psychology, not self-help, not sermons where a verse is just a springboard for the preacher to jump into his own ideas, but to hear God's word explained and applied.  Because they were hungry to hear God speak. Paul says: You reap what you sow.  There are exceptions.  Sometimes you pay a preacher and he turns out to be useless and there are some underpaid preachers who are brilliant, but as a general rule—and one borne out in the history of the church—if you don't take preaching seriously and if you don't invest your church's resources in good preaching, you will end up with a shallow and half-baked pulpit ministry, a famine of the word, and ultimately all sorts of false teaching and heresy. And still talking about money—again without actually using the word—Paul carries on in verses 9 and 10 with this image of sowing and reaping. Don't lose your enthusiasm for doing good.  At the proper time you'll bring the harvest in, if you don't give up.  So then, while we have the chance, let's do good to everyone and particularly to the household of the faith.   If we have crucified the flesh and its works and have put on Jesus and are bearing the fruit of the Spirit, good works should naturally follow, but I think Paul has something more specific in mind here, because I can't see any reason he would be concerned that we'd lose our enthusiasm—literally he writes don't weary—of bearing the fruit of the Spirit.  What we are prone to losing our enthusiasm for is the sort of works that we do to build up the church or to carry the gospel and the kingdom to the community around us.  That can get very tiring sometimes—especially when you give and give or work and work and nothing seems to come of it or no one seems to appreciate it.  I think that's what Paul has in mind.  There was a culture of benefaction in the ancient world.  Wealthy people would often try to outdo each other in gifts and investments in their towns and cities.  They did it for selfish reasons.  They wanted to make names for themselves.  And I think given that context, Paul's idea here is that Christians need not only to be benefactors within their own churches and supporting their own ministries, but that Christians should also be known as benefactors in their own communities—not for their own sakes, but in order to make the name of Jesus known and as a natural outflowing of the grace of the gospel.  We witness God's generosity with us by being generous to others.  It's one of the ways we lift the veil on God's new creation.  The pagans will accuse Christians falsely in all sorts of ways.  Don't weasel out of it by trying to be Jews, exempt from pagan worship.  Instead, use your generosity to display the love and grace of mercy of the gospel. And that then brings Paul full circle, back to this issue of circumcision and torah.  In verse 11 he gives us a sense of just how passionately he feels about all of this.  Letters were normally dictated to a scribe, but here Paul takes the pen in his own hand and writes, Look at the large-size letters I'm writing to you in my own hand.  This is personal.  Papyrus was expensive and maybe he wanted to stress how important this all was by showing how willing he was to use more of it.  Maybe he wanted someone to be able to hold the page up and for the congregation to be able to read it for themselves at a distance.  Whatever the case, he comes back to the main issue and stresses how vital it is to their lives as a Christians and as a church.  He writes: It's the people who want to make a fine showing in the flesh who are trying to force you into getting circumcised—for this purpose only, that they may avoid persecution for the Messiah's cross.  You see, even the circumcised ones don't keep the law; rather, they want you to be circumcised, so that they may boast in your flesh.   The circumcision people are afraid.  As long as the church was just Jews everything was fine, but now these formerly pagan gentiles have heard the good news about Jesus and have believed and when they did, they stopped going to the temples, they stopped making offerings to the gods, they smashed their home altars and threw out their household gods, they've stopped offering that pinch of incense to Caesar that he demanded.  In doing that, these gentiles converts have angered their friends, families, neighbours, and the civic authorities and so they claimed the exemption that Caesar had granted to the Jews.  Except these gentile Jesus-believers, they weren't Jews.  They weren't circumcised, they weren't fussy about what they ate, they didn't even keep the Sabbath.  And so now the Jews were mad.  And they were afraid: What if the authorities revoke our special status and force us to worship pagan gods?  That's what all this talk about a show in the flesh and boasting is all about.  They wanted to avoid being persecuted for the sake of Jesus and the gospel by putting on a show—a sham of being Jewish.  But that sham meant denying the power of the cross.  That sham meant denying that in Jesus, God's new world has been born.  And so Paul goes on in verses 14 to 16: As for me, God forbid that I should boast—except in the cross of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, through whom the world has been crucified to me and I to the world.  Circumcision, you see, is nothing; neither is uncircumcision.  What matters is new creation.  Peace and mercy on everyone who lines up by that standard—yes, on God's Israel.   Brothers and Sisters, the cross should be our everything.  It was for Paul.  When the authorities came for these circumcision people, they were going to “boast”—meaning they were going to appeal to their circumcision, to being under the law.  But Paul's saying, when they come for me, God forbid that I should boast in anything other than the cross of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.  Think of Philippians 3, where Paul lists all the things he had a right to boast in.  If anyone had been faithful to the law, he had.  And yet there he swept it all aside as trash because of the Messiah, knowing him, gaining him, being found in him, knowing him and his power, and sharing in the companionship of his sufferings.  For Paul, to be persecuted for the sake of Jesus was confirmation of his union with and of his life in the Messiah.  Jesus had swept him off his feet and given him a new identity and called him into this cross-shaped life that was the fulfilment of Israel's hope and at the same time the overturning of all his earlier expectations and aspirations.  This is what Paul means when he says that he has been crucified to the world.  Everything about who he had been as a Jew, a Pharisee, none of it mattered anymore.  His old self was dead and buried—crucified with Jesus the Messiah who had fulfilled it all and then launched God's new world.  That new life, that new world, Jesus and the Spirit—that's all that mattered to Paul anymore.  The cross of Jesus fulfilled and changed everything.  And so he sums up everything he's written so far: Circumcision and uncircumcision are nothing—they don't matter—because Jesus has inaugurated God's new creation. Think of Paul's statement in 2 Corinthians 5:17, where he says that if anyone is in the Messiah…new creation!  New creation.  He just blurts it out.  If you're in Jesus the Messiah.  If you have trusted him and given him your allegiance.  New Creation!  God has begun to set us and to set his world to rights and that's what we need to line up with.  God's given us his Spirit to get us there.  Like a compass, the Spirit draws the line on the map and that line ends in our resurrection and the restoration of all things.  But, Brothers and Sisters, you've got to walk that line by the Spirit.  Don't stray left or right.  Don't let the flesh back.  Walk by the Spirit, because God's new creation is all that matters.  So peace and mercy, Paul says, to everyone who lines up by that standard—yes, he says, on God's Israel.  Again, he stresses, circumcision isn't the answer.  You can't go back to the old Israel of the torah.  The way forward, is in Jesus and the Spirit—those who are in the Messiah, who walk by the Spirit, they're God's Israel, they are now God's people. And then finally, verses 17 and 18: For the rest, let nobody make trouble for me.  You see, I carry the marks of Jesus on my body.  The grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah be with your spirit, my brothers [and sisters].  Amen.   They wanted to mark out their flesh with circumcision.  Far more important for Paul were the marks of persecution that he bore on his body for the sake of the Lord Jesus.  He wrote earlier of each of us bearing our own loads.  This was his.  Eventually it may have been the load borne by some of those Christians in Galatia when persecution came.  Paul likens those marks to the branding of a slave.  Those cuts and bruises and broken bones marked him out as belonging to Jesus as assuredly as his baptism did.  He belonged to Jesus and he would serve Jesus to death and one day he would be raised to new life in God's new creation and there those marks will be badges of glory.  And so Paul closes: Grace to you.  The grace of our Lord Jesus the Messiah.  Because nothing else matters.  May the grace of our Lord Jesus be with your spirit—not your flesh he stresses even as he writes the last words, not your flesh, but with your spirit.  It's interesting the way Paul puts it: “your” is plural but “spirit” is singular as if to stress again the importance of the life of the Spirit as the cornerstone of these little communities of Jesus-followers.  If you are in Jesus the Messiah, walk by the Spirit.  Give no quarter to the flesh.  Don't be afraid of the Jews or the pagans.  Just be faithful to Jesus.  Walk the path the Spirit has set for you and he will not only lead you to God's new creation, but along the way he will make you a witness of that new creation to the world. Brothers and Sisters, that's it.  Cut through all the issues with torah and circumcision and the problems between Jews and gentiles that we see in Galatians, cut through all that and at the heart of it all is Paul's firm belief that the death and resurrection of Jesus the Messiah was the turning point in the history of the world—of the history of whole cosmos.  I was talking with the woman cutting my hair this week and she asked me, “It's been a long time.  When will they write a New New Testament?”  I said they won't.  Because there's no need.  Because Jesus, once and for all changed everything.  It won't happen again because it can't happen again.  It's done.  We're just waiting—and working towards—the fulfilment of what he started.  I don't think she really understood.  And I think a big reason for that—and a big reason why so many people out there (and sometimes even in the church!) don't understand is because we're often so bad at living as new creation people.  Our problems aren't the problems of the Galatians, but the results are often the same.  In our disunity we undermine the unity that Jesus established for his church, for his family.  Some Christians even use the Lord's Supper, which Jesus gave to bring us together, some use it as a means of emphasising our divisions and of excluding fellow Jesus-followers.  Instead of walking by the Spirit, we have our contemporary ways of using our freedom in Jesus as a base of operations for the flesh.  Like the Galatians we, too, often allow our fear to undermine our gospel witness.  Out of fear of opposition or in hopes of winning over the pagans of our own day, we water down and compromise the gospel or we weave into it the secular philosophies of our own day.  We end up proclaiming a message without any power because we've stripped it of the offense of the cross, of Jesus, of the life of the Spirit, of God's new creation.  This is epitomised by the website of a local church I was looking at recently.  They stripped out any references to A.D.—anno domini, the year of our Lord—replacing them with C.E., the “common era”—I guess, lest the world be offended by the announcement that Jesus is Lord and that he has changed history and the world. Brothers and Sisters, we need to take a lesson from Paul.  We need to keep Jesus at the centre of who we are.  Jesus defined everything for Paul.  Jesus called him in the first place.  Jesus' cross defined who Paul became and it shaped the good news he proclaimed.  Jesus was the fulfilment of everything that had come before and the one who had set his people free from sin and death.  Jesus is the Son whose being sent defines even what we mean by the word “God”.  And it's now Jesus' Spirit who has caused God's new creation to be born in us so that we can live as renewed human beings and so that we can live as the beachhead, the advance guard of that new creation as it breaks into the old.  Jesus' death and resurrection marked the end of the old world and the birth of the new.  Jesus is the one “who loved me and gave himself for me.”  And, Friends, if we are to be faithful, we will be a church with this Jesus at our centre—not just in our theology, but also in our teaching and preaching and in our shared life together.  We have been called by love.  May we be a church shaped by love and that does everything it can to live by love—the love shown to us by Jesus. Let's pray again our Collect: Almighty God, give us grace to cast away the works of darkness, and put on the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life in which your Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great humility; that in the last day, when he shall come again in his glorious majesty to judge both the living and the dead, we may rise to the life immortal; through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever.  Amen.

Support our mission to change a culture, one man at a time – https://menofiron.org/donate This month we are so excited to kick off The Wives Restoration Series, a four-part series giving us a glimpse into the lives of 4 different wives and their side of their husband's restoration story. This week we sit down with Nyasha, as she shares her journey through dating, deaths in the family, and a thriving marriage with her husband Cesar. Nyasha grew up in the church and later attended Lancaster Bible College. Through her best friend, she met Cesar, and their story began. Despite coming from different ends of the country and different upbringings, their faith in God ultimately drew them together.  Their relationship blossomed, with Caesar demonstrating spiritual leadership even while dating. But life wasn't without challenges. Caesar faced deep loss, and together they endured a difficult season in their marriage. Through prayer and encouragement, Nyasha reminded him of his calling and God's faithfulness. Men's of Iron's Anchoredman Bootcamp (menofiron.org/product/anchoredman-leaderpack) became a pivotal experience for Caesar, helping him grow spiritually and connect with other men. Moving from California to Pennsylvania, Caesar found it hard to form close friendships, but this program became a bridge, strengthening him as a husband, father, and leader. "When men are committed to leading well the ripple effect it has on their families and communities." If you are looking to take the next step in your faith journey, let us be a resource for you, contact us today – menofiron.org/contact-us You can now watch the Men of Iron Podcast on YouTube – www.youtube.com/@men_of_iron. Listen to the Men of Iron Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Subscribe, listen and share! Find out more at menofiron.org/podcast Regardless of where you are in your journey, we have the tools and experiences for you. We provide one-to-one coaching, small group, and retreat curriculum. To know God is an adventure, and we are calling all men to conquer the mountain ahead of us. Check out our Free Resources here menofiron.org/basecamp-free/ To find a mentor or mentor another man visit menofiron.org/thesummit-mentorship/ For Retreat Resources visit menofiron.org/programs/eq-elite/ For Small Group Resources visit menofiron.org/theclimb/thepitch/

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we're chatting about the 10 "Frequent Flyer-ish" things we're thankful for! (01:01) - A reader shares all the ways their recent trip was impacted by Frequent Miler tips! (02:58) - It in the hands of SAS now! (05:50) - Wyndham Biz drops Caesar's match Read about changes to casino status-matching for free cruises here. (09:38) - Avianca LifeMiles Elite Card: Up to 120K miles Read more about this card bonus here. (12:10) - Bonvoy Brilliant cardholder “Luxury Experience Rate” at participating properties Read more about this new Luxury Experience Rate here. (16:09) - Citi Double Cash & Custom Cash: 24-month extended warranty Read moe about the Citi Double Cash & Custom Cash 24-month extended warranty here. (17:11) - U.S. Bank Smartly Credit Card: Up to 4% cashback Read more about the US Bank Smartly card here. (22:03) - C1 Shopping targeted deals (26:46) - Bilt - earn points when buying a home & using an eXp Realty agent (29:41) - Huge welcome bonuses continue (31:37) - Awesome category bonuses continue (33:01) - The Amex points parade marches on (34:48) - Paying taxes great way to meet min spend (36:13) - PayPal waives credit card fees when doing good Listen to our Coffee Beak Episode about Kiva loans here. PayPal Giving Fund Fundraiser Hub. (39:25) - Transferable points programs keep expanding (43:42) - Award chart sweetspots live on Find AA's excellent partner award chart here. (50:06) - Free changes and cancelations continue for US airlines (except for basic economy types of fares) (52:09) - Status matches create opportunities (55:00) - Airlines continue to make business and first class more aspirational (58:22) - Loyalty partnerships create sweet opportunities (1:03:41) - See our how-to video for Rooms.aero here. (1:06:26) - When you get a new card, what's the checklist of tasks you do to keep it all organized? Visit https://frequentmiler.com/subscribe to get updated on in-depth points and miles content like this, and don't forget to like and follow us on social media. Music Credit – Beach Walk by Unicorn Heads

“Religion in Politics” is the title of a Thanksgiving Day sermon delivered by Dr. Charles Wadsworth to his Philadelphia congregation in 1853. Although delivered over 170 years ago, this beautiful sermon carries shocking relevance in 2024, particularly after this contentious election. Wadsworth aims his fire in particular towards Christians who balk at the idea of being too involved in politics. Wadsworth's take on “Render unto Caesar…” is a stunning admonition of modern Christians and a beautiful reminder of why our national day of thanks to God for the blessings of liberty is so vital to the health of not just our great nation, but the entire world. Take a break from the weirdness that is Thanksgiving 2024 and listen to Kira deliver this poetic, prophetic message from one of America's most prolific preachers. A Very Merry Podcast is back! Subscribe so you don't miss a single episode of the cheesy Christmas movie season. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-37-the-pinnacle-event-of-the-season/id1543129938?i=1000678000782

Today's Scripture passages are Ezekiel 29:17 - 30:19 | Ezekiel 48 | Acts 24 - 25. Read by Christina Edmondson.Get in The Word with Truth's Table is a production of InterVarsity Press. For 75 years, IVP has published and created thoughtful Christian books for the university, church, and the world. Our Bible reading plan is adapted from Bible Study Together, and the Bible version is the New English Translation, used by permission.SPECIAL OFFER | As a listener of this podcast, use the code IVPOD25 for 25% off any IVP resource mentioned in this episode at ivpress.com.Additional Credits:Song production: Seaux ChillSong lyrics written by: Seaux Chill, Ekemini Uwan, and Christina EdmondsonPodcast art: Kate LillardPhotography: Shelly EveBible consultant: JM SmithSound engineering: Podastery StudiosCreative producers: Ekemini Uwan and Christina EdmondsonAssistant producer: Christine Pelliccio MeloExecutive producer: Helen LeeDisclaimer: The comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and/or the guests featured on the podcast and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of InterVarsity Press or InterVarsity Christian Fellowship.

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In this Bible Story, Paul stands before King Agrippa, telling his story and facing trial. Agrippa is pleased with Paul, but does not set him free. Instead, Paul is sent to Rome where he will face the judgement of Caesar. This story is inspired by Acts 24-26. Go to BibleinaYear.com and learn the Bible in a Year.Today's Bible verse is Acts 26:29 from the King James Version.Episode 239: In the hall of Governor Felix, Jewish representatives and lawyers were making their accusations against Paul. Paul was silent, waiting for his turn to make a defense. Because he had done no wrong, Felix postponed judgment until a later date and retained him as a prisoner. It was during this time that Paul would write his letters to the various churches. After two years had passed a new Governor was appointed, yet Paul was still captive. So Paul appealed to the new governor, Festus, to be sent to Rome and tried by Caesar. God was opening up doors for him to speak life into the most powerful people in the known world.Hear the Bible come to life as Pastor Jack Graham leads you through the official BibleinaYear.com podcast. This Biblical Audio Experience will help you master wisdom from the world's greatest book. In each episode, you will learn to apply Biblical principles to everyday life. Now understanding the Bible is easier than ever before; enjoy a cinematic audio experience full of inspirational storytelling, orchestral music, and profound commentary from world-renowned Pastor Jack Graham.Also, you can download the Pray.com app for more Christian content, including, Daily Prayers, Inspirational Testimonies, and Bedtime Bible Stories.Visit JackGraham.org for more resources on how to tap into God's power for successful Christian living.Pray.com is the digital destination of faith. With over 5,000 daily prayers, meditations, bedtime stories, and cinematic stories inspired by the Bible, the Pray.com app has everything you need to keep your focus on the Lord. Make Prayer a priority and download the #1 App for Prayer and Sleep today in the Apple app store or Google Play store.Executive Producers: Steve Gatena & Max BardProducer: Ben GammonHosted by: Pastor Jack GrahamMusic by: Andrew Morgan SmithBible Story narration by: Todd HaberkornSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the king says, "Bow," it is treason to stand. The state, the head of state, and the gods of the state were all jumbled together in the minds of the ancients. Christians who refused to say, "Caesar is Lord," or to throw incense on the altar of Jupiter were treated as enemies of the Roman empire. Further back, Daniel's friends got into trouble with the king of Babylon for declining to bow to his new idol. Here's Jim to launch a sermon called, If Our God Exists. Listen to Right Start Radio every Monday through Friday on WCVX 1160AM (Cincinnati, OH) at 9:30am, WHKC 91.5FM (Columbus, OH) at 5:00pm, WRFD 880AM (Columbus, OH) at 9:00am. Right Start can also be heard on One Christian Radio 107.7FM & 87.6FM in New Plymouth, New Zealand. You can purchase a copy of this message, unsegmented for broadcasting and in its entirety, for $7 on a single CD by calling +1 (800) 984-2313, and of course you can always listen online or download the message for free. RS11272024_0.mp3Scripture References: Daniel 3

According to Brewer's, a Triumvir was one of a group of three men acting as joint magistrates for some special purpose. Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus made the First Triumvirate, while Octavian, Antony, and Lepidus made the Second Triumvirate.On this episode, we have IronBrewed joining us! We do what we always do, talk about writing, and share stories that the prompts inspired us to write. Send us your stories, we'd love to read them. Be sure to follow us on Instagram (if that's your sort of thing). Please do send us an email with your story if you write along, which we hope you will do. Episodes of Radio FreeWrite are protected by a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) license. All Stories remain the property of their respective authors.

What happens when justice, politics, and faith collide in the ancient Roman Empire? Discover how the Apostle Paul navigates these turbulent waters as he stands trial before the Roman governor Festus. Join us for a gripping exploration of Acts, Chapter 25, where we unravel the tension between Roman law and Jewish customs. The Jewish leaders have sinister plans for Paul, but he boldly asserts his innocence and strategically appeals to Caesar. Witness Paul's mastery of his legal rights and his understanding of the political landscape, showcasing his unyielding faith and determination.King Agrippa and Bernice's arrival in Caesarea marks a turning point, adding layers of complexity and intrigue to Paul's trial. As Festus struggles with the theological debates at the heart of the accusations, Agrippa's curiosity sets the stage for a high-stakes courtroom encounter. We take you through the power dynamics at play and the profound implications of this historical narrative. Reflect on themes of justice and the early Christian church's relationship with the Roman Empire, as we analyze the peculiar circumstances surrounding Paul's case. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights into a pivotal moment in history.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

   We are officially watching the death of "woke" in America and it's really accelerating post election.  Walmart and the University of Georgia are the latest as organizations everywhere now see the error in their ways being persuaded by the crazy left.  It's over.  And if Jaguar didn't get the memo... well... it's been nice knowing them.    Trump threatens Mexico and Canada to shore up the border by January 20 or it's going to cost them big.    Conservative culture is thriving everywhere including Hollywood.  I've got a clip to prove it.    KU and Duke take center stage in Las Vegas for a can't miss non conference game.   These teams couldn't be more different and I will tell you why that benefits KU.    The Chiefs have been hanging their heads a little after needing some drama to beat the Panthers.  That has to be a good thing.  Meanwhile, some fool lost $1 million at Caesar's Palace Sunday on the dumbest bet of the year and Alec Baldwin trashes America at an event in Italy.  ughh.

Rise of the Planet of the Apes : Episode 322 - You didn't blow it up yet, you Maniacs! We return to monkey madness as we take a trip back in time to 2011 with the Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Witness the birth of a franchise as young Caesar gets smarter and smarter while humans get dumber and dumber only on Normies Like Us! Caesar. Is. Podcast! Insta: @NormiesLikeUs https://www.instagram.com/normieslikeus/ @jacob https://www.instagram.com/jacob/ @MikeHasInsta https://www.instagram.com/mikehasinsta/ https://letterboxd.com/BabblingBrooksy/ https://letterboxd.com/hobbes72/ https://letterboxd.com/mikejromans/

We are ending our month-long tribute to Vincent Price with a zany comedy. It was a successful movie from 1950, adapted for radio here in 1951, about an intellectual named Beauregard Bottomly (played by Ronald Colman), who goes toe-to-toe with the slimy president of a soap company, Burnbridge Waters (Vincent Price), set on a background of  radio/TV quiz programs. The humor, just like the film, is hit-or-miss, but it's a big radio adaptation, with many names (Audrey Totter, Barbara Britton), and Art Linkletter even reprises his role in the film.  Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Come find Elvis and Barb in 2025! Vision 21 at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas - January 16-18 (https://www.nadl.org/vision-21) Cal Lab Meeting at the Swissôtel in Chicago February 20-21 (https://cal-lab.org/) LMT Lab Day Chicago in the IVOCLAR BALLROOM - February 20-22 (https://cal-lab.org/) IDS 2025 in the EXOCAD booth in Cologne, Germany - March 25-29 (https://www.english.ids-cologne.de/?_gl=1*10atn6b*_ga*NzI2NTMzNjguMTcyOTQ0NDMzMA..*_ga_F5WGQ8B9S7*MTcyOTk4ODM5Ny4zLjEuMTcyOTk4ODg5Mi42MC4wLjA.) So it's probably safe to say that more labs have 3D printers than don't. And more and more dental offices are getting them too. It's a crowded area with a lot of different printers and resins to choose from. Joining the podcast this week is a IT and computer expert that years ago helped some dentist get into printing. Now Mike Gordon runs 3DNA Dental (https://3dnadental.com/) helping labs and offices get into the world of additive manufacturing. Mike talks about how he discovered dental, how he is creating a A.I. think tank to perfect treatment planning of tooth movement, how shape memory makes direct-to-print clear aligners better, and what exciting things we will see soon in the dental printing space. The company Mike mentioned about recycling printable metals: https://www.6kinc.com/ Listen to John Wilson from Sunrise Dental Lab (https://www.sunrisedentallaboratory.com/index.php) and take your own lab to the next level by getting in on some of Ivoclar's End of the Year deals (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/campaigns/ivoclar-equipment-promotions-2024?utm_source=website&utm_medium=content_tile&utm_campaign=equipment_promo) on equipment. If you are looking for your first or looking to expand your capabilities, Ivoclar (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us) has just what you need at a time where it's best to invest. Head over to Ivolcar.com or contact your local rep for all the deals today. Don't let the new year come thinking you should have bettered your lab. Special Guest: Mike Gordon.