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Our Big Dumb Mouth
OBDM1297 - Jeremy Renner NDE | DMT Entities | Strange News

Our Big Dumb Mouth

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 127:23


00:00:00 - Discussion about AI Songs and Naked Man in Shed The episode opens with technical hiccups and updates on new AI song packs created by the hosts. They discuss a bizarre news story about a naked man found in a Lowe's display shed with Vaseline and a telephone, inspiring a new AI song called "Don't Look in the Shed." 00:10:00 - Alex Jones Clips and Jeremy Renner Teaser Debut of the AI song “Don't Look in the Shed,” filled with humorous and grunge-inspired lyrics. A roundup of Alex Jones' wildest clips of the week. A Steven Seagal-style preview introduces upcoming topics: Jeremy Renner's near-death experience, DMT entities, haunted dolls, Ohio marijuana legislation, AI homework tools, and alien spheres. 00:20:00 - Jeremy Renner's Spiritual Awakening Renner shares how his near-death accident changed his view on life, describing a peaceful, out-of-body experience. Emphasis on spiritual growth and valuing love over material things. Conversation shifts toward DMT as a possible bridge to the afterlife. 00:30:00 - Guide to DMT Entities Breakdown of various DMT entities reported by users: machine elves, clowns, angels, demons, reptilians, and spirit guides. Speculation about whether these entities exist outside the mind or are purely internal hallucinations. Stats from research showing most users encounter intelligent, often benevolent beings. 00:40:00 - Machine Elf Queen and Reptilians Vivid account of a user's encounter with a voluptuous, green-skinned machine elf queen. Discussion about insectoid and reptilian entities during DMT trips that resemble alien abductions. Stories blur lines between alien encounters and psychedelic experiences. 00:50:00 - Jesus, Pets, and the Afterlife on DMT Encounters with “Space Jesus,” dead pets, and deceased relatives during DMT trips. Some users describe transformative emotional healing and major life changes. Link made between DMT visions and alien abduction experiences involving spirits of the dead. 01:00:00 - Alien Sphere Found in Colombia Analysis of a metallic orb recovered in Colombia, believed by some to be alien. Sphere has no welds, strange engravings interpreted using AI, and alleged circuitry inside. Theorized as a surveillance drone or part of an ancient defense grid. 01:10:00 - Haunted Dolls and Giant GPS Genitals Panic over the haunted doll Annabelle going missing is debunked. Review of GPS "penis art" created by fitness enthusiasts running elaborate routes. Consideration of whether this qualifies as performance art or absurdist satire. 01:20:00 - Harvard Body Part Trafficking Network Ongoing story of stolen human remains from Harvard Medical School's morgue. Deep dive into how parts were sold and how widespread the black market really is. Compilation of previous similar stories from 2019 to present. 01:30:00 - DIY Crosswalk Hero Arrested A man in Virginia paints his own crosswalk for pedestrian safety but is arrested. Discussed alongside other vigilante efforts like pothole filling and guerrilla street art. Commentary on local government inefficiency and citizen action. 01:40:00 - Japan Cracks Down on Baby Names Japan enacts new laws banning eccentric names like Pikachu and Caesar. Aimed at protecting children's well-being and social integration. Also covered: passenger attempts to open plane door mid-flight, prompting emergency landing. 01:50:00 - Kansas City: Global Capital of Dog Semen Kansas City is revealed to be the number one global hub for the storage and transportation of dog semen. The region is part of the Animal Health Corridor, which stretches from Manhattan, Kansas to Columbia, Missouri, home to 56% of the U.S. animal health diagnostics and pet food sales. Companies in the corridor conduct R&D and manage massive semen storage for horses, pigs, cattle, dogs, and more.   Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Phone: 614-388-9109 ► Skype: ourbigdumbmouth ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

Stitch Wish Radio
46. Clothing as Artform: The Making of The Fallen Empires Collection

Stitch Wish Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 20:38


This was originally a YouTube video - watch here!Welcome to Fallen Empires—a collection of handmade garments inspired by the rise and fall of power, stitched slowly from reclaimed fabrics and ancient stories. In this video, I take you behind the scenes of the first half of the collection: from Cleopatra to Caesar, from Marie Antoinette to imagined goddess eras.Mentioned in this episode:Embroidery Course Sale! 20% off ends FRIDAY May 30th at 11:59pm ESTThe Fallen Empires collectionMy YouTubeThe FREE Rectangle Tee Mini-CourseAlso Mentioned:My Spring Journal YouTubeRoman Tiles Skirt MIWM (make it with me)Interview with designer Pamela MayerFabscrap - Textile RecyclerStone Mountain & Daughter Deadstock Fabrics

The Larry O'Donnell Podcast
Acts 25 Paul Appears Before Governor Festus & Appeals To Caesar in Rome

The Larry O'Donnell Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 33:58


Join us as we discuss Paul's appearance before Festus and his appeal to the Roman Emperor to hear his case. Do we exhibit tremendous peace and trust in God like Paul in our difficult circumstances?

Family Bible Church weekly message
60 Luke 20:41 - 21:4 (The Instuctions of the Messiah)

Family Bible Church weekly message

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025


* You can get the sermon note sheet at: http://family-bible-church.org/2025Messages/25May25.pdf * Jesus has entered into Jerusalem and has been teaching the people in the Temple. We are in the midst of a four day period when the Passover Lamb would be finely examined to make sure that it was a worthy Sacrifice. The religious unknowingly are fulfilling this prophetic requirement of YHWH (cf. Exodus 12:2-7). * Two weeks ago, we considered the Chief Priests' and Scribes' attempted to find a blemish in Jesus by asking whether it was lawful for Jews to pay taxes to Caesar. * Last week, we saw the Sadducees seek to trap Him by asking him who wife would a woman be (in the resurrection) who had been married consecutively to seven brothers. Jesus responded to them by drawing attention to the fact that they truly did not believe the Scriptures that they supposedly held in high regard. * Jesus took the moment as an opportunity to teach - both the Scribes and His Disciples - with authority. The first being a call to expositing the Word of God faithfully and the second a call to beware of pretentiousness. * This message was presented by Bob Corbin on May 25, 2025 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

The Fowl Life
E482 - MOJO: The Motion That Changed the Game – With Terry Denmon

The Fowl Life

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 74:12


Today's episode is all about some of the best tools in the game, Mojo decoys! Chad sits down with the one and only, Terry Denmon, the man who lit the fuse on a hunting revolution with MOJO Outdoors. From building his very first invention to launching a movement that turns ducks inside out from Canada to Arkansas, Terry breaks it all down. The grit, the grind, and the gear that changed the game forever. Hear the untold story of how MOJO started, how it evolved, and why it still dominates the skies today. Don't miss the product that's got Chad's phone still blowing up at all hours! Hunters can't get enough of it, and after this episode, you'll know exactly why. This is the kind of conversation that makes you want to start prepping now for waterfowl season! It just can't come fast enough! Press play and get ready to feel the motion. This episode is brought to you by MOJO, Caesar's Palace, Benelli, Federal Premium Ammunition, Cowboy Choice Feeds, Corning Ford, Safari Club International, Mickey Thompson Tires, KERSHAW Knives, The Provider Culinary, and Freedom Hunters.

The RPGBOT.Podcast
OTHER WORLDS 3 RECAP - The Great Pizza Debate

The RPGBOT.Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 80:02


From pizza to invisibility puzzles and rogue mechanics, Episode 3 of Other Worlds takes you on a whirlwind ride through culinary hot takes, heist mechanics, and the joys (and pains) of Pathfinder 2. In Episode 3 of Other Worlds, the RPGBOT.Podcast team serves up a delightfully chaotic mix of culinary hot takes and deep tabletop RPG insights. Randall makes a chicken Caesar abomination. Tyler admits that he enjoys pineapple on pizza. The pizza talk eventually turns toward more tabletop territory, but not before a quick anecdote about a friend with a professional pizza oven makes everyone jealous. Ash shares his experience playing a wizard and highlighting the fun and challenges of illusion magic. The group previews plans to explore illusion mechanics in more depth in future episodes. Discussion then turns to game mechanics, including the balance between free archetypes and dual class builds, the importance of managing action economy, and how subclass complexity impacts gameplay. The group emphasizes that building characters with narrative depth enhances both player experience and storytelling potential. The heart of the episode centers around the challenges and joys of running heists in tabletop RPGs. The hosts dissect session structure, the importance of player agency, and the need for improvisation when things go off the rails. They dive deep into puzzle design, stressing that puzzles should be solvable, intuitive, and satisfying—too much complexity can lead to player frustration or overthinking. Clear communication and thoughtful design go a long way, and incorporating player feedback, especially through tools like “Stars and Wishes,” can help refine future sessions. Combat encounters in Pathfinder 2 also get a thorough breakdown. The hosts explore the pitfalls of solo monster fights, creative ways to keep encounters engaging, and how action economy can make or break a battle. They also touch on podcasting-specific challenges—long, drawn-out combat sessions can be hard to follow in an audio format. Misunderstandings about rules, such as how the Rogue's Cunning Action or bonus actions work, are addressed, with a focus on how even small confusions can disrupt game flow. Wrapping up, the group looks ahead to the future of RPGBOT, reflecting on community engagement and the mysterious potential of DiceGoblin.net. They share personal stories and humorous moments from recent sessions, emphasizing that fun, friendship, and a bit of chaos are at the core of their shared love of tabletop games. Whether it's arguing over pizza or spell slots, Episode 3 delivers a mix of levity and insight that captures what makes the RPGBOT.Podcast such an entertaining listen. If you enjoy the show, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. It's a quick, free way to support the podcast, and helps us reach new listeners. If you love the show, consider joining us on Patreon, where backers at the $5 and above tiers get ad free access to RPGBOT.net and the RPGBOT.Podcast, can chat directly to members of the RPGBOT team and community on the RPGBOT.Discord, and can join us for live-streamed recordings. Support us on Amazon.com when you purchase products recommended in the show at the following link: https://amzn.to/3NwElxQ How to Find Us: In-depth articles, guides, handbooks, reviews, news on Tabletop Role Playing at RPGBOT.net Tyler Kamstra BlueSky: @rpgbot.net TikTok: @RPGBOTDOTNET Ash Ely Professional Game Master on StartPlaying.Games BlueSky: @GravenAshes YouTube: @ashravenmedia Randall James BlueSky: @GrimoireRPG Amateurjack.com Read Melancon: A Grimoire Tale (affiliate link) Producer Dan @Lzr_illuminati

The Bible Provocateur
CHRIST THE CRIMINAL (Part 3 of 4)

The Bible Provocateur

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 30:37 Transcription Available


Send us a textThe age-old theological tension between God's sovereignty and human choice takes center stage in this deep, thoughtful conversation. When we read that God is "not willing that any should perish," yet people clearly do perish, how do we reconcile this apparent contradiction?Our discussion begins by distinguishing between God's will of decree (what will certainly happen) and His will of precept (what He commands or desires). This crucial difference helps us understand that while God has made provision through Christ so that no one has to perish, humans still bear responsibility for their choices.One of our most powerful insights came through the declaration that "the cross was not Plan B." Christ's redemptive work wasn't a divine reaction to human failure but was always central to God's eternal purpose. For there to be saved people, there needed to be fallen people—suggesting that even Adam and Eve's disobedience fell within God's sovereign plan. As Isaiah 46:9-10 reveals, God "declares the end from the beginning," leaving nothing to chance from His perspective.The conversation reaches an emotional peak when a 25-year-old listener shares her testimony of overcoming depression through understanding Romans 9, where Paul uses the potter and clay metaphor to illustrate God's sovereign right to show mercy to whom He chooses. Her reading reminds us that these theological questions aren't merely academic but profoundly personal, affecting how we process our own suffering and purpose.We close by examining how even religious leaders in Jesus' time betrayed their misunderstanding of sovereignty when they told Pilate, "If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's friend"—choosing human authority over divine truth. Whether you're wrestling with questions about God's will, human responsibility, or finding meaning in suffering, this episode offers biblical wisdom that balances theological depth with practical compassion.Support the show

Totally Rad Christmas!
‘80s Wrestling pt4 (w/ Wrestling Bros)

Totally Rad Christmas!

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 69:41


What's up, dudes? It's all about WWF Prime Time Wrestling Christmas 1987, battle royale style with Jeremy Phelps the Alamo City Santa,  Ron from the Film Strip podcast, Joe from Now Watch This, Manny from Feliz Christmas, Merry Navidad, and CJ from Rose Suchak Ladder! We talk Bobby the Brain and Gorilla! Also, we dive into Hogan and Dibiasi! We body slam Strike Force and the Islanders! This episode has it all!Airing December 21, 1987, the matches begin with Hercules taking on Junkyard Dog. After a double clothesline, Hercules pins JYD with help from the ropes. Following that, the Conquistadors fight the Young Stallions. There follows a scissor flip, several chokeholds, a shot to the midsection and flip and drop kick for the Stallions victory. Next, in a promo, Hulk turns down Ted Dibiasi's offer to buy the championship.Iron Mike Sharpe and Ultimate Warrior fight, with the latter slamming the former's face into the turnbuckle. Meanwhile, Bobby and Gorilla argue about gift giving, and plug the free Royal Rumble matchup on USA. Also, Ted Dibiasi's talks about how he spent his Thanksgiving: with money! Hacksaw Jim Duggan performed a football charge to pin Rex King. Subsequently, Danny Houston was counted out of the ring giving Danny Davis the win. As well, Brutus the Barber Beefcake did a promo about his barber's tool, calling out Greg Valentine. Then Brain gives Gorilla a box of stolen junk from Caesar's Palace in Atlantic City! Finally, Strike Force—Rick Martel and Tito Santana—collided with the monstrous Islanders, Haku and Tama. It's a brutal beatdown, eventually all wrestlers fighting outside the ring. The Islanders win by count out but didn't win the belt!Royal Rumble plug? Once. Weasel chant? A few times. Falling outside the ring Constantly! So grab your belt, get on the ropes, and backflip to this episode on Prime Time Wrestling Christmas 1987!Film Strip PodcastFB: @filmstrippodIG: @filmstrippodTwitter: @FilmStripPodJ-WaveFB: @catchthewavebabyIG: @catchthewavebabyAlamo City SantaFB: @alamocitysantaIG: @alamocitysantaNow Watch ThisFB: @nowwatchthispodTwitter: @nowwatchthispodIG: @now_watch_this_podFeliz Christmas, Merry NavidadFB: @FCMNPodcastTwitter: Give us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

Film Seizure
Episode 367 - War for the Planet of the Apes

Film Seizure

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 106:27


This week on Film Seizure, the reign of Caesar comes to an end with a battle for survival in Matt Reeves' War for the Planet of the Apes! Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

The Theater Enthusiast Podcast
The Theater Enthusiast Podcast Season 12 Episode 1- Caesar Samayoa

The Theater Enthusiast Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 41:29


This episode we are joined by actor Caesar Samayoa!  Caesar is currently starring in the Broadway production of Just in Time and was in the original casts of Come From Away and How to Dance in Ohio! Other credits include Seared at Capital Repertory Theatre, Evita at American Repertory Theater and Love's Labour's Lost at Shakespeare in the Park!We talk with Caesar about when he realized he wanted to study and perform professionally, being able to originate new work, how How to Dance in Ohio's rehearsal process changed things for him, working on Just in Time and much more!

Those Wonderful People Out There In The Dark

Last month, we waltzed through mid – 19th Century Italy. Today, we jump forward a half – century --- royalty continues its decline, the middle – class and powerful industrial leaders are ascendant in Europe. It's a new century and the dawn of a new, perhaps golden era. But is it? Where still a force, European royalty is having its last hurrah in controlling lands far beyond their borders through vicious policies of imperialism. A minor Prince in Germany (who calls himself the German language derivation of Caesar) is going to overstep his bounds and plunge Europe and some of the rest of the world into a butcher's shop of a conflict, known airily as WWI. As a result, the world further shunts royalty into the wastebin of history. But the desire for power, for rule over lands beyond your own borders? That remains. The eyes that lust after it, the hands that seek to grasp it, change from supposedly holy royal hands to an unholy alliance between politicians and industrial and financial might. And the world again sends its military off to slaughter one another. We saw the seeds of the downfall of royalty during the unification of Italy in Luchino Visconti's film, The Leopard. This month, we follow two men from very different backgrounds who emerge from a unified Italy. They face the fallout of WWI and the rise of cooperation between autocracy and industrial might that forms fascism. Another decorated Italian director, Bernardo Bertolucci, mounted an ambitious film to follow their path and that of Italy as a five – hour epic, 1900. The film, which debuted in 1976, not only portrayed another turning point for Italy and the world but was a significant change for Bertolucci as he moved away from a scandalous and dark part of his career. But this is just a light story travelling over decades --- nothing to teach the US and the world in 2025…Website and blog: www.thosewonderfulpeople.comIG: @thosewonderfulpeopleTwitter: @FilmsInTheDark

The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com
Must Caesar Always Be Obeyed

The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 33:26


Paul says no matter what we must submit ourselves to the governing authorities. But what should a Christian do if the government is corrupt? How do you obey an authority that is immoral or unjust? This week Dr. James Boice will be discussing the authority of government and our obligation to it, right here on The Bible Study Hour. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/81/29

Reasoning Through the Bible
S44 || Should Christians Pay Taxes? || Mark 12:12-17 || Session 44 || Verse by Verse Bible Study

Reasoning Through the Bible

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 21:46 Transcription Available


The religious leaders continue to confront Jesus revealing themselves as failed shepherds, more concerned with public opinion and preserving power than genuinely seeking truth. When they send an unlikely alliance of Pharisees and Herodians to trap Jesus with a seemingly impossible dilemma about paying Roman taxes, they expose their desperation. Their flattering approach – "Teacher, we know you are truthful" – thinly veils their attempt to force Jesus into a political no-win situation.What happens next has shaped Christian understanding of political engagement for two millennia. Jesus asks for a coin, revealing both his own lack of wealth and creating a powerful teaching moment. "Whose image is on this?" he asks, before delivering his revolutionary answer: "Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God." With elegant simplicity, Jesus transcends their false dichotomy, leaving his would-be trappers "amazed."This passage challenges prosperity gospel teachings (Jesus had no money) and those who equate holiness with poverty (Jesus had no problem with money itself). Instead, it offers a balanced, profound understanding of how believers navigate dual citizenship in earthly kingdoms while maintaining primary allegiance to God's kingdom.Dive deeper into Mark's gospel with us as we examine how Jesus masterfully teaches eternal truths while deliberately moving toward the cross that will change everything. Subscribe now to continue this journey verse by verse through Scripture.Support the showThank you for listening!! Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the Bible Please prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Family Bible Church weekly message
59 Luke 20:27-44 (The Sons of the Resurrection)

Family Bible Church weekly message

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


* You can get the sermon note sheet at: http://family-bible-church.org/2025Messages/25May18.pdf * Jesus has entered into Jerusalem and has been teaching the people in the Temple. We are in the midst of a four day period when the Passover Lamb would be finely examined to make sure that it was a worthy Sacrifice. The religious unknowingly are fulfilling this prophetic requirement of YHWH (cf. Exodus 12:2-7). * Last week, we considered the Chief Priests' and Scribes' attempt to find a blemish in Jesus by asking whether it was lawful for Jews to pay taxes to Caesar. * Today, we see the Sadducees try to draw out a doctrinal flaw in the Messiah by a presenting Him a riddle regarding a woman who - by law - was married to seven different brothers and died childless * Like last week, we see Jesus respond in a manner that silences His critics! * This message was presented by Bob Corbin on May 18, 2025 at Family Bible Church in Martinez, Georgia.

Living Words
A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Easter

Living Words

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025


A Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Easter Psalm 82, St. James 1:17-21, St. John 16:5-15 by William Klock How'd your week go?  Several times—actually, a bunch of times—I found myself thinking about what I preached last Sunday—thinking about the hope that lies before us.  Thinking about how Jesus, risen from the dead, is the beginning of God's new creation and how he—and his gift of the Holy Spirit—give me assurance that what God began that first Easter morning he will one day complete.  Thinking that because I am by faith in Jesus the Messiah, I will one day know that new creation in all its fullness.  And I was thinking about that because—a bunch of times this week—I was looking forward to that day when God will set everything to rights.  Because I hope that in God's new world there will be no broken spokes or being chased by dogs on the River Trail, no need to change timing belts or ball joints, and maybe the best part: no arguments started by random strangers on the Internet and no relationships with old friends strained by current events.  Because all those things did happen to me this week.  None of them were earth-shatteringly horrible—and I'm glad of that—but they remind me that the world is not as it should be.  And then I read the news and I learned about a man stuck in bureaucratic immigration limbo with seemingly no hope of getting out of it.  Having been through that process, his story resonated with me.  And I read about a farmer in Vermont stuck with a bill for thousands of dollars assessed on his cattle feed from Canada because of tariffs.  His business profits for the year gone.  And there's absolutely nothing he can do.  And reading about people stuck in the middle of wars.  And a friend shared an article about the persecuted church in China.  And all I can do is pray, which feels like it's not enough and some people say it's a waste of time.  But I know it's not, because Jesus has risen and I know that means that God's new world has begun and one day he'll set everything to rights.  And so I hope and I pray that it may be “on earth as it is in heaven”. And then I started looking at this week's scripture lessons.  And there's the Old Testament lesson from Job and that verse we read in the procession at funerals: I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: and though this body be destroyed, yet in my flesh shall I see God: whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another.  Brothers and Sisters, there's that same hope.  Job had faith that the Lord would vindicate him. And the Psalm.  Psalm 82 has been with me, running around in my head all week. God has stood up in the council of heaven:          in the midst of the gods he gives judgement. How long will you judge unjustly:          and favour the cause of the wicked? Judge for the poor and needy:          and save them from the hands of the wicked. They do not know, they do not understand, they walk about in darkness:          all the foundations of the earth are shaken. Therefore I say, “Though you are gods:          and all of you sons of the Most High, Nevertheless you shall die like man:          and fall like one of the princes.” Arise, O God, and judge the earth:          for you shall take all the nations as your possession.   Psalm 82 is from a group of psalms written by Asaph.  Asaph was Samuel's grandson and he and his sons were commissioned by King David to worship the Lord.  That was their job.  They were court worshippers.  And in Psalm 82, Asaph cries out with the whole people of Israel at the injustices of the world.  The gods of this age favour the wicked.  They will not come to the aid of the poor and needy.  In other words, Asaph knew that the world is not as it should be.  And yet Asaph knew what the Lord had done for Israel and he knew his promises and so he could sing out about the Lord, the God of Isreal, as the great judge in heaven.  Asaph had hope that the Lord would hold the powers of this present age accountable.  Asaph closes with that confident prayer: Arise, O God, and judge the earth: For you shall take the nations as your possession.  This was how Israel prayed “on earth as in heaven”.   Things were going well for Israel under King David, but even then, Asaph, with the people of Israel, still had a profound sense of the brokenness and the fallenness of the world.  It was the Lord's plan, as he called and created a people for himself, that this people would know the crushing weight of sin and death.  He allowed them to become slaves in Egypt.  And he delivered them that they might know his grace and his faithfulness—so that they might know that he is the God who keeps his promises and that he is the judge who will vindicate the cause of the poor and the oppressed.  And this became Israel's story and Israel's identity.  Over and over she would find herself being crushed under the heel of this or that pagan king, and she would cry out to the Lord, and he would come as the great judge to vindicate Israel and to defeat her enemies and to rescue her.  And as this was the identity and story of Israel, so it would be the identity and story of the Messiah, and then the story and identity of the Messiah's people, of the church. But the disciples weren't expecting this.  No one—or almost no one—in Israel was expecting this.  The Messiah was supposed to come and break this cycle.  In him God's new world would come, they would all be raised, and they would reign forever in a world set to rights—once and for all.  And they were sort of right, but they got the timeline wrong.  And that's because they'd forgotten the promises and the part of the story where God calls and sets apart this special people for himself in order to bring the nations to him in faith.  Only a people who knows suffering, who knows the crushing weight of sin and injustice, can carry God's forgiveness and justice to the world.  That's why the Messiah had to die.  Sin and death had to do their worst, so that Jesus could rise triumphant over them.  Deliverance comes through suffering.  Forgiveness and new life require sacrifice.  But they'd forgotten this and this is what Jesus has been trying to explain to the disciples through the lessons we've had from John's gospel these past weeks.  And so he says in John 16:1: I've said these things to you to stop you from being tripped up.  They will put you out of the synagogues.  In fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will suppose that they are in that way offering worship to God.  They will do these things because they haven't known the Father or me.  But I have been talking to you about these things so that, when their time comes, you will remember that I told you about them.   Jesus by this point has already explained to them that very soon he's going to be leaving them.  That was bad news enough.  But now he tells them that after he's gone, persecution is coming.  Their unbelieving Jewish brethren will throw them out of the synagogues—which means cutting them off from the Jewish community, from family, friends.  They will become outsiders in their own community.  Some of them, Jesus warns, will even die for their faith in him.  And when that happens, Jesus knew, it will be really tempting to give up.  They thought that the Messiah was going to put an end to all the suffering and tears, but now Jesus is warning: you're going to know suffering and tears the likes of which you've never known before—and all for my sake. I didn't say these things to you from the start, Jesus goes on, because I was with you.  In other words, as long as Jesus was with them they were still pretty sure of how all this Messiah stuff was going to work out.  Again, the Messiah would usher in God's new world and everything would be great.  And then, with Jesus gone, they're going to be tempted to give up—just like we saw them hiding behind locked doors.  If Jesus goes away without setting everything to rights, well, he must not have been the Messiah after all.  That would be the logical conclusion.  And they'd do their best to go back to their old pre-Jesus lives.  So now Jesus is getting them ready.  He goes on: But now I'm going to the one who sent me.  None of you asks me, “Where are you going?”  But because I've said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart.   Well, yes.  If Jesus is leaving, how's he ever going to accomplish his messianic mission?  But this is what Jesus wants to stress to them—even though they won't understand right away.  This is his messianic mission: Truly, truly I say to you: It's better for you that I should go away.  If I don't go away, you see, the Helper won't come to you.  But if I go away, I will send him to you.   Just in case it isn't clear, what Jesus is talking about here is his ascension and the sending of the Holy Spirit.  The risen Jesus couldn't stay here forever.  When his own people cried out for Jesus' crucifixion they declared, “We have no king but Caesar.”  It was the ultimate rejection of both their God and their Messiah.  It was blasphemy and until that moment, if you'd asked anyone in Jerusalem if they considered Caesar their king, they'd have laughed at you.  The Lord was their king.  But they became so outraged by Jesus' messianic claims, so outrage with the things he said about the temple, that they shouted the unthinkable to Pilate: “Crucify him!  We have no king but Caesar.”  And then to spite them, Pilate posted those mocking words on the cross: “This is the King of the Jews”.  But when God raised Jesus from the dead, he vindicated him.  It was a divine declaration that Jesus really is the Messiah and that he really is Israel's (and the whole world's) king.  And kings have to take their thrones.  And since God's work of new creation has only just begun and Jesus' throne is in heaven, that's where he had to go to begin his rule.  The king couldn't stay here forever.  But—the second thing Jesus is saying here—if he goes, he will send the Helper—God's own Spirit—and God's Spirit will make the reality of Jesus resurrection and of God's new creation real to us.  The end goal is for heaven and earth and God and human beings to be reunited.  Jesus, the God man, is the embodiment of that hope.  But consider, Brothers and Sisters, that the gift of the Holy Spirit is too. The title John uses is parakletos.  In Greek it literally means “called alongside”, which is a powerful image of who and what the Spirit is for us.  He comes alongside as our helper, our intercessor, and our advocate.  And this is essential.  Like I stressed last week, as the disciples began to realise the significance of Jesus' resurrection, they got excited.  They were ready to go out and shout it from the rooftops of Jerusalem.  But Jesus stressed to them: “Wait.  Wait until I send the Helper.”  Because enthusiasm will only get us so far.  Jesus has given his people a mission, but enthusiasm and excitement alone won't fulfil it.  We need the help of the Holy Spirit.  So Jesus goes on here in verse 8: When he comes, he will prove the world to be in the wrong on three counts: sin, justice, and judgement.  In relation to sin, because they don't believe in me.  In relation to justice—because I'm going to the Father, and you won't see me anymore.  In relation to judgement, because the ruler of this world is judged.   God's people had longed for their day in court and for the Lord to vindicate them—just like we read in Psalm 82.  And Jesus' point here is that it's finally going to happen.  Except it's going to be his people—this new Israel—who will finally get their day before the judge.  And as Jesus' people bring their case before the great Judge, the Spirit will be there to help them—to be their advocate.  The Spirit will present the evidence for the world's sin.  But there's no reason for the Spirit to bring exhibit after exhibit showing the world's—and that's not just the pagan nations, but also unbelieving Israel—it's not necessary for the Spirit to put every last sin on display to prove the world's rebellion against God.  All the Spirit has to do is present as evidence the world's rejection of Jesus.  Either you stand with Jesus and on the side of God's new creation and are part of the world set right, or you stand in solidarity with sin. And, second, Jesus says, the Spirit will convict the world in relation to justice.  If you're following along, some of your translations might say “righteousness”.  These are the same word in Greek.  “Justice” fits the context better here.  Jesus' point is that the world thinks it has justice on its side.  Like he told them earlier: They will kill you and in doing so they'll think that they're offering true worship to God.  But Jesus' resurrection from the dead and his ascension to his throne are the evidence of his vindication by the Father.  At the cross the world issued its verdict against Jesus, but when he raised Jesus from the dead and enthroned him in heaven, God overturned the false verdict of the world and declared his son to be the Messiah and the world's true lord.  If you want justice, look to Jesus, because everyone who trusts in Jesus and gives him their allegiance as king shares in that verdict. And, third, Jesus says that the Spirit will give evidence that the world is wrong in relation to judgement.  The world was about to pass judgement on Jesus and condemn him to death as a false messiah, but his resurrection and ascension would prove the world wrong.  And not long after that the world would pass the same judgement on Jesus' people, on the church, but Jesus promises that the Spirit will stand with them and continue to prove the world's judgement wrong.  The Spirit will continue to present the evidence of Jesus resurrection and ascension as proof that the devil has been defeated and that death itself no longer has the final say. Brothers and Sisters, the Holy Spirit isn't just our advocate before the judge, he is our comforter amidst the trials Jesus promised we will face as we take up our crosses to follow him.  Jesus promised his disciples and he promises us that we will face hatred and even persecution—sometimes martyrdom—for the sake of his name.  But because we know he is faithful, because he has vindicated Jesus, we can trust that the judge of all the earth will do what is right.  Even as we face death itself, we know that death has been defeated.  As the Father raised Jesus from death, so he will raise us if we are in him. And the Spirit comes alongside us not so we can hunker down inside our churches like the disciples hunkered down and hiding in the dark that first Easter weekend.  The Spirit comes alongside us to empower us as we go out.  As we take our message of hope and forgiveness, of the world set to rights and tears wiped away, as we take that good news of Jesus, crucified and risen and Lord to the world.  This is the point of our Epistle today from St. James. Every good gift, every perfect gift, comes down from above, from the Father of lights.  His steady light doesn't vary.  It doesn't change and produce shadows.   I have to think that when James talks about the good and perfect gift coming down from the Father of lights he's talking about the Holy Spirit.  Yes, everything good we have is a gift from him, but the Spirit is the gift above all others.  For Jesus in John's gospel, the Spirit was the one who would come alongside to help and advocate for us.  For James, the Spirit shows us the constancy and faithfulness of the Father.  The gift of the Spirit is proof for James that God keeps his promises, because the life of the Spirit is the thing he'd been promising to his people all along: his own presence with them to give them a new heart and set them to rights. James goes on in 1:19. So, my dear brothers [and sisters], get this straight.  Every person should be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.  Human anger, you see, doesn't produce God's justice.  So put away everything that is sordid, all that overflowing malice, and humbly receive the word which has been planted within you and which has the power to save our lives.   In other words, let the Spirit transform you.  Let the Spirit make you—or maybe better to align you with—God's new creation.  The example James uses is anger.  Anger is what wells up from the fallen human heart in response to injustice, but responding to injustice with anger—and James isn't talking about righteous or just anger, but about malice and pride—responding with anger just compounds the problem.  Sin can never make another sin right.  Instead, God's word has been planted within you.  Let the Spirit cause that world to take root and grow.  That gospel word is what has saved your life.  But if you let the Spirit grow that word in you, if you let God's word shape you, if you let the Spirt make you a truly gospel person, that life-saving combination of word and Spirit will overflow from you and you will be a gospel light in the darkness of the world, you will be a beacon of God's new creation in the midst of the old.  Word and Spirit working through us will make us a people ready to endure suffering and persecution so that we can, even if it's just in small ways, so that we can bring God's justice into the world, so that we can wipe away the tears and proclaim the good news that Jesus is Lord. Brothers and Sisters, this is how God's new creation comes.  This is how he wipes away the tears and set things to rights.  Jesus started it when he rose from the grave, but God's word and God's Spirit, working through the church—through us—as we go out into the world, not only bring God's salvation to individuals, but as we are transformed one by one, the gospel, the word, the Spirit create a whole new culture with Jesus and the gospel at its core.  One day Jesus will come back for the final act, to cast down death and to fully bring heaven and earth back together once and for all.  But that day will come because his people, empowered by his word and by his Spirit have been faithful in being his new creation right here in the midst of the old.  So, Brothers and Sisters, go out in peace to love and serve the Lord.  Alleluia! Let's pray: Father, as we asked in the Collect we ask again: fix our hearts on the good things you have promised.  Keep the hope of your salvation and of your justice ever before us, that we might go out full of your Spirit, to live and to proclaim the good news of Jesus and his kingdom.  Through him we pray.  Amen.

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Day 2631 – Theology Thursday – “666: What Theories Add Up?”– I Dare You Not To Bore Me With The Bible

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Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 6:54 Transcription Available


Welcome to Day 2631 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom – Theology Thursday – “666: What Theories Add Up?” –  I Dare You Not To Bore Me With The Bible. Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2631 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2631 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today is the 56th lesson in our segment, Theology Thursday. Utilizing excerpts from a book titled: I Dare You Not To Bore Me With The Bible written by Hebrew Bible scholar and professor the late Dr. Michael S Heiser, we will invest a couple of years going through the entire Bible, exploring short Biblical lessons that you may not have received in Bible classes or Church. The Bible is a wonderful book. Its pages reveal the epic story of God's redemption of humankind and the long, bitter conflict against evil. Yet it's also a book that seems strange to us. While God's Word was written for us, it wasn't written to us. Today's lesson is: “666: What Theories Add Up?.” If there's one part of the Bible virtually everyone has heard of, it's 666—the "number of Beast." And if there's one thing no one can agree upon, it's what that number stands for. We see 666 in Revelation 13:18: "let the one who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for it is the number of a man, and his number is 666." The wording here is important: John tells readers that the number must be “calculated," which means there must be a hidden meaning behind it. But how do we calculate it? Calculating Symbolism One option for solving this biblical riddle is gematria, the idea that numbers have symbolic meaning. While some have called gematria a tool for speculation, it actually derives from an ancient convention in languages like Greek and Hebrew where letters of the alphabet are used to represent numbers. But gematria is not limited to just Revelation; the New Testament contains several other symbolic figures. The 153 fish of John 21:11 could be interpreted as ancient symbolism for the Church, the body of Christ, and the Old Testament sons of God as analogous to believers in the Church. The Greek word for "dove," like the dove that descends on Jesus at His baptism, has a numerical value equivalent to the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, thus symbolizing the Alpha and Omega (Rev 1:8). Calculating 666 When it comes to 666, one gematria explanation is that the number represents Nero Caesar. The Greek Neron Kaisar adds up to 1,005, but when the name is transliterated into the Hebrew letters nrwn qsr, the sum is 666. Nero Caesar also would explain the variant number of the Beast (616) found in some New Testament manuscripts. Transliterating the Latin Nero Caesar into Hebrew, nrw qsr, yields 616, suggesting John may have been thinking of the well-known Nero Redivivus myth when writing about the Beast (i.e., that Nero would rise from the dead to destroy Christians). The gematria solution presents three major problems: It could be viewed as cheating with the spellings (the usual Hebrew spelling for Caesar is q'st, not qsr, although the qsr form does exist). It assumes that readers knew Hebrew well enough to do the transliteration from Greek back into...

Wisdom for the Heart
The Last Caesar

Wisdom for the Heart

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 28:34


Revelation 13:1-2 introduces us to one of the most notorious figures in history yet to come—the Antichrist. This “last Caesar” will rise from obscurity to global prominence, captivating nations with his charm, political genius, and demonic power. But beneath his appealing facade lies a blasphemous agenda to oppose Christ, deceive the world, and claim worship for himself. Stephen Davey unpacks the Bible's detailed descriptions of the Antichrist's rise, authority, and alliances. Drawing connections to Daniel's visions of world empires and the revived Roman Empire, this message explores how the Antichrist will manipulate global events, broker peace in the Middle East, and demand allegiance through lies and force. Yet the Bible also warns of the "spirit of antichrist" already at work in our world, spreading deception and corrupting hearts. Stephen challenges believers to stay vigilant, guard against falsehood, and stand firm in the truth of God's Word. If you've ever wondered about the Antichrist's identity, his role in the end times, or how to live faithfully in a world influenced by his spirit, this episode will deepen your understanding and encourage your faith.

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Revelation 13:1-2 introduces us to one of the most notorious figures in history yet to come—the Antichrist. This “last Caesar” will rise from obscurity to global prominence, captivating nations with his charm, political genius, and demonic power. But beneath his appealing facade lies a blasphemous agenda to oppose Christ, deceive the world, and claim worship for himself. Stephen Davey unpacks the Bible's detailed descriptions of the Antichrist's rise, authority, and alliances. Drawing connections to Daniel's visions of world empires and the revived Roman Empire, this message explores how the Antichrist will manipulate global events, broker peace in the Middle East, and demand allegiance through lies and force. Yet the Bible also warns of the "spirit of antichrist" already at work in our world, spreading deception and corrupting hearts. Stephen challenges believers to stay vigilant, guard against falsehood, and stand firm in the truth of God's Word. If you've ever wondered about the Antichrist's identity, his role in the end times, or how to live faithfully in a world influenced by his spirit, this episode will deepen your understanding and encourage your faith.

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Шквал ударів підірвав найбільший арсенал ракет та снарядів ворога. Наслідки вражають | Гетьман - Війна в Україні

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Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 22:12


Олексій Гетьман, ветеран, майор запасу, на Radio NV про наслідки ураження 51 арсеналу ГРАУ, коли росіяни втратили найбільшу кількість боєприпасів за весь час війни, про суттєве просування росіян в дроновій війні, захоплення ультрасучасної системи РЕБ Краб та чому українці вимушені самі збирати на дрони для ЗСУ, про здатність РФ компенсувати свої втрати на фронті та накопичувати резерви, підтримуючи чисельну перевагу та про що це свідчить, а також про передачу Францією всіх вироблених гаубиць Caesar, планах концерну Райнметаль збудувати ще один завод в Україні, засекречення всієї допомоги Україні Німеччиною та що вони можуть нам передавати.Ведучий – Павло Новіков

The Bible as Literature
Join the Rebellion

The Bible as Literature

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 42:57


People choose personal relationships and personal fulfillment over duty. Most often, they place the latter ahead of the former, which is why you see all these ridiculous posts on social media about “toxic relationships.”It's a big joke.I live among people who do not inhabit the same reality as I do.It used to frustrate me, but now I smile and move on, knowing that most people are not willing to make hard choices. They—and those who enable them—form Caesar's political base.The blind leading the blind.Scripture has taught me, the hard way, that I have no right to judge.Neither do others, yet we all persist in doing so.All of you should watch the Star Wars series Andor in full—it's just two seasons—and then watch Rogue One, and you'll understand what the writers of the New Testament were doing in the shadows of “empire.”Unlike the arrogant cowards sitting on the Rebel Council at Yavin IV, the biblical writers weren't building anything new to replace Rome or Jerusalem. They had no secret plans for a “new” Republic. The gospel was not a hero's journey or a strategy for institution-building under the protection of a solipsistic Jedi order, nor was it fighting for “freedom.” It was, however, about hope, against all hope.Rehear Galatians.The New Testament ends where it begins—with the sword of instruction wandering the earth in God's broad encampment, moving from place to place with an urgent message of permanent, perpetual rebellion:“Caesar is not the king!”Long before Paul, Jeremiah, too, had joined the Rebellion. He understood the price. Jeremiah was not James Dean. You cannot be a rebel unless you have a cause. Unless, of course, you, like most Americans I know, want to remain a teenager for the rest of your life.Adults, however, have to make a choice:“Cursed be the day when I was born; Let the day not be blessed when my mother bore me! Cursed be the man who brought the news to my father, saying, ‘A baby boy has been born to you,' and made him very happy.”(Jeremiah 20:14-15)This much I know:“Everything I do, I do for the Rebellion.”This week, I discuss Luke 8:28.Show Notesἀνακράζω (anakrazō) / ק-ר-א (qof–resh–aleph) / ق-ر-أ (qāf–rāʾ–hamza)Cry out. Read aloud.“When the three units blew the trumpets and broke the pitchers, they held the torches in their left hands and the trumpets in their right hands for blowing, and shouted, ‘A sword for the Lord and for Gideon!'” (Judges 7:20)Gideon's story is part of the cyclical narrative structure that characterizes the Book of Judges. In this recurring pattern, Israel turns away from God and does evil, prompting God to give them into the hands of their enemies. In their suffering, the people cry out to God, who then raises up a deliverer—a judge—to rescue them. This deliverance brings a period of temporary peace until the cycle begins again. In the case of Gideon, Israel is oppressed by the Midianites. God chooses Gideon to lead a small and unlikely force, emphasizing that the victory is not the result of human strength but a demonstration of the Lord's power and faithfulness.“Then he cried out in my hearing with a loud voice, saying, ‘Come forward, you executioners of the city, each with his weapon of destruction in his hand!'” (Ezekiel 9:1 )In Ezekiel 8–11, the prophet is shown a vision of the abominations taking place in the Jerusalem temple, including idolatry, injustice, and ritual defilement. As a result of this widespread corruption, the glory of God departs from the temple. In chapter 9, the vision shifts from exposing sin to executing judgment. God summons six angelic executioners, each carrying a weapon and a seventh figure dressed in linen holding a writing kit. This scribe is instructed to mark the foreheads of those who mourn over the city's sins, while the others are commanded to kill the rest without mercy, beginning at the defiled sanctuary.“So the angel who was speaking with me said to me, “Proclaim, saying, ‘This is what the Lord of armies says: ‘I am exceedingly jealous for Jerusalem and Zion.'” (Zechariah 1:14 )προσπίπτω (prospiptō) / נ-פ-ל (nun-fe-lamed) / ن-ف-ل (nun-fa-lam)Fall upon, at, against; become known.“Then Esau ran to meet him and embraced him, and fell (יִּפֹּ֥ל yiffōlʹ) on his neck and kissed him, and they wept.” (Genesis 33:4)“And Esther spake yet again before the king, and fell (תִּפֹּ֖ל tiffōl) down at his feet, and besought him with tears to put away the mischief of Haman the Agagite, and his device that he had devised against the Jews.” (Esther 8:3)Esau suffered the consequences of tribal betrayal and familial treachery; Esther and her people faced annihilation under a lawfully decreed genocide. These parallels—illuminated by Luke's deliberate lexical choices—frame the demon-possessed man as a victim of Greco-Roman imperial oppression.In each case, the act of falling appears directed toward a human being when, in fact, it is the acceptance of Providence.This is the core teaching of the Abrahamic scrolls.Esther does not confront the king as a preacher or moral authority; she pleads with him, fully aware that she holds no power. You might say Esther was, in this instance, a functional Muslim.To fall is ultimately submission to divine authority—Esther, by entrusting herself to God's hidden providence, accepts that there is no King but God.Her only weapon against oppression, along with Esau and the demonic, was to fall prostrate, hoping against all hope in God's promise (in his absence), that:“Caesar is not the king!”نَفَّلَ (naffala) “he fell to his share” or “assigned as a share.”الْأَنْفَالُ لِلَّهِ وَالرَّسُولِ(al-anfālu lillāhi wa-l-rasūli)“The spoils are for God and the Apostle.”Surat al-Anfal 8:1(see also: κατεκλίθη)δέομαι (deomai) / ח-נ-ן (ḥet–nun–nun) / ح-ن-ن (ḥāʼ–nūn–nūn)Ask; pray; beg. Grace. Compassion, mercy, tenderness.“I also pleaded (אֶתְחַנַּ֖ן ʾěṯḥǎnnǎnʹ) with the Lord at that time, saying, ‘O Lord God, You have begun to show your servant your greatness and your strong hand; for what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do such works and mighty acts as yours? (Deuteronomy 3:23–24)“If you would seek God and implore (תִּתְחַנָּֽן tiṯḥǎnnānʹ) the compassion of the Almighty, if you are pure and upright, surely now he would rouse himself for you and restore your righteous estate.” (Job 8:5–6)The triliteral root ح-ن-ن (

The Bible Project
Christian Citizenship - Part One, The State. (Romans 13: 1-7)

The Bible Project

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 32:46 Transcription Available


Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode on Christian citizenship, we explore Romans 13:1–7, the most comprehensive New Testament passage on a believer's relationship to government. Paul makes a compelling case that governing authorities are ordained by God and that submission to them is a form of submission to God's providential order. We unpack what it means to live faithfully under human governments—just or unjust—and how our ultimate allegiance to God's authority informs our public and civic responsibilities.Main Themes:The universal call for Christians to submit to governing authorities (v.1)Government's divine institution and God's sovereignty over human rulers (v.1–2)Resistance to government as resistance to God (v.2)Government as God's servant to commend good and punish evil (v.3–4)The Christian's dual motive for obedience: conscience and fear of judgment (v.5)The legitimacy of state authority in collecting taxes and maintaining order (v.6–7)Key Points:Submission to government is grounded in submission to God, not in the moral merit of the state itself.All authority, including governmental, is ultimately from God—even flawed or unjust rulers exist by God's sovereign allowance.Christians should be known for their integrity, lawfulness, and peaceable conduct within society.The government bears the sword not in vain—it has the God-given right and responsibility to administer justice.Obedience to the state does not override our obedience to God, but it expresses our trust in God's providence.Applications for Today:Christians must grapple with the tension of living as citizens of heaven and residents of earthly nations.Our critique of government must always be tempered by the recognition of God's hand in history.Active, respectful civic engagement is part of our Christian witness.We must resist lawlessness and chaos, even as we pursue justice and righteousness.Questions for Reflection:How does recognizing God's sovereignty over government change your attitude toward political authorities?Are there limits to Christian submission to the state? When and how should believers resist?In what ways can Christians be faithful citizens without compromising their ultimate loyalty to Christ?Further Reading:Daniel 4:17 — God's sovereignty over human kingdomsActs 25–28 — Paul's respectful engagement with Roman authorityMatthew 22:15–22 — Jesus on rendering to Caesar and to GodNext Episode: In Part Two, we will explore the boundaries of submission—when governments command what God forbids or forbid what God commands. How should believers respond when earthly and heavenly authority collide?The Balance of GrayGod, doubt, and proof walk into a podcast... it goes better than you'd expect!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showFor an ad-free version of my podcasts plus the opportunity to enjoy hours of exclusive content and two bonus episodes a month whilst also helping keep the Bible Project Daily Podcast free for listeners everywhere support me at;|PatreonSupport me to continue making great content for listeners everywhere.https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com

Q&A Podcast – Enduring Word
What Did Christ Mean By “Give To Caesar What Is Caesar's…”? LIVE Q&A for May 15, 2025

Q&A Podcast – Enduring Word

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 54:18


What Did Christ Mean By “Give To Caesar What Is Caesar's…”? LIVE Q&A for May 15, 2025 https://storage.googleapis.com/enduring-word-media/q-and-a/05152025.mp3 The post What Did Christ Mean By “Give To Caesar What Is Caesar's…”? LIVE Q&A for May 15, 2025 appeared first on Enduring Word. https://enduringword.com/what-did-christ-mean-by-give-to-caesar-what-is-caesars-live-qa-for-may-15-2025/feed/ 0 What Did Christ Mean By “Give To Caesar What Is Caesar's…”? LIVE Q&A for May 15, 2025 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB5QPrFjKgs - https://storage.googleapis.com/enduring-word-media/q-and-a/05152025.mp3 What Did Christ Mean By “Give To Caesar What Is Caesar's…”? LIVE Q&A for May 15, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB5QPrFjKgs

Film Seizure
Episode 366 - Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Film Seizure

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 83:14


Ten years after the Rise, Caesar and his community of smart simians must now interact with humanity in ways that will seems destined for war. On this week's Film Seizure, the guys discuss Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

Mismatched
What Happens in Vegas…Ends Up on the Podcast

Mismatched

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 21:06


In this episode, we dive into the highs and lows of a whirlwind Vegas trip and a cross-country road adventure. From long check-in lines at Caesar's to hotel hot takes (Venetian? Aria? Bellagio?), we talk about where to stay, what to avoid, and why everything in Vegas looks close—but definitely isn't. Kristin shares road trip stories that include gas station showdowns, Death Valley detours, white-knuckle mountain driving, and a near run-in with a median (yes, again, Bill). There's also some perfume layering tips, unexpected luxury sunglasses, and a sweet send-off as the family says goodbye at the beach. It's chaotic, funny, relatable, and full of travel stories you won't want to miss. Whatever you are doing  Or wherever you are headed take Mismatched along for the ride.  Instagram https://Instagram.com/theMismatchedPodcast  YouTube https://youtube.com/channel/UC_5BgA99-RDGgI6ni (https://youtube.com/channel/UC_5BgA99-RDGgI6ni_Wzn1Q)

America's Top Rebbetzins
Rebbetzin Dr. Chavi Welton--Spiritual Correlation Between Childbirth and Chasidus (Pregnancy Too!)

America's Top Rebbetzins

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 38:59


Rebbetzin Chavi Welton, and her husband, Rabbi Levi Welton, were recently appointed shluchim (emissaries) for Chabad of Vanderbilt Alumni Association, working with your professionals in Manhattan. They will also be going on shlichus to Dix Hills, Long Island in New York, to help enhance outreach activities of the Chai Center. In addition to her spiritual work, Rebbetzin Chavi is also an OB-Gyn doctor!Rebbetzin Chavi teaches us that childbirth has a very strong connection to Chasidus. She explains that according to Basi L'Gani, a Chassidic discourse written by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the Jewish people are recognized as Hashem's bride, just like the woman is the bride to her husband, the chassan. Their purpose in this world is to elevate the mundane to the spiritual. In terms of having a baby, the woman experiences a physical pregnancy and childbirth. She nurses, changes diapers, bathes, and provides necessary physical care for her infant. Spiritually, the Shechina is the feminine presence of Hashem (G-d.) Making a sacred space in our world for the Shechina to rest is a very feminine task. This is done by the woman as she raises her child to observe Hashem's commandments, and therefore elevates the physical to the spiritual, bringing holiness into the world.The geula (coming of Moshiach) is often compared to childbirth. As the woman gets closer to actually birthing her child, her contractions get quicker and she experiences the most pain and discomfort. As we get closer to Moshiach being revealed, the Jewish people are experiencing various forms of severe suffering (hostages, war, anxiety, emotional disorders, etc.) May Moshiah come soon so that we can experience true pleasure and peace!Rebbetzin Chavi teaches us something very interesting about the word Caesar. The word, Caesar, means to cut. Thousands of years ago, Julius Caesar's grandfather was delivered by someone cutting his great grand-mother's stomach open to pull out the baby. This name, Caesar, stuck to future generations of the family. Caesar was a leader. A leader does what no one else can do. When they need something to happen, they will go to all lengths and extremes, literally breaking down walls (both physical and metaphorical) to make it happen. When a woman delivers a baby via Caesarian Section (C-Section), the doctor literally breaks down a wall (the mother's stomach) to take out the baby. Spiritually, it is said that the women will bring Moshiach by "breaking down walls" in their dedication to Hashem, keeping the mitzvos of the Torah, and raising children who act justly and morally, bringing Hashem's light into the world.Rebbetzin Chavi goes on to speak about pregnancy and the post-partum period of childbirth, and shares insights as to how the chasidic perspective can enhance a woman's experiences in these phases of her life. She also talks about the role that Chasidus plays in her job as a doctor and in her interactions with her patients. What resonated with me the most is the way she lives her life in total alignment with her Chasidic values and beliefs. She is an example of a righteous and wise Chasidic woman, and she conducts herself as such in the hospital with her patients. Leading by example, instead of forcing her beliefs on others, allows people to have the space to absorb her teachings and mannerisms, and to emulate them, if they choose to do so, out of their own accord.Conact: atrebbetzins@gmail.com Vera Kessler (host of America's Top Rebbetzins) is a certified life coach. She specializes in transformational life coaching and accountability coaching. She is also a motivational speaker. Vera's mission is to help women get out of survival mode and start thriving. She works with women who are committed to stepping into their own self-worth and creating the life they want to live--one that is full of joy, empowerment, meaning, and purpose. To learn more, visit:https://innerlifecoachingwithvera.com/

Historia.nu
Propagandans heliga uppdrag

Historia.nu

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 47:59


Begreppet propaganda för tankarna till lögner och manipulation, men det började som ett heligt uppdrag att försvara den katolska tron gentemot reformationen. Under världskrigens totalmobilisering på 1900-talet fick propagandan sin moderna karaktär. Radio och film skapade helt nya möjligheter för masspåverkan.Totalitära regimer som Nazityskland och Stalins Sovjet förfinade propagandans estetik och metodik. Affischer, parader, tal och slogans blev verktyg för att forma både verklighetsbild och folkvilja. Och i Sverige och Finland har propagandans verktyg använts för att få oss att dricka mjölk.I detta avsnitt samtalar programledaren Urban Lindstedt med Mats Bergman, professor i kommunikation vid Svenska social- och kommunalhögskolan vid Helsingfors universitet och aktuell med skriften Propaganda. Detta är ett betalt samarbete med Svenska litteratursällskapet i Finland.Enligt en etablerad definition är propaganda en avsiktlig, systematisk ansats att utforma perceptioner, manipulera kognitioner och styra handlingar i syfte att gynna sändarens mål. Det centrala är alltså inte nödvändigtvis lögnen, utan ensidigheten och manipulativiteten. Propagandan är inte dialogisk utan monologisk – inte inriktad på att främja förståelse, utan lydnad.Vissa forskare har dock menat att denna syn är för snäv. De menar att propaganda inte bara handlar om vilseledning, utan om att konstruera verklighet – att forma identiteter, offentligheter och hela samhällsnarrativ. Med denna förståelse rör sig propaganda inte bara i informationssfären utan i själva ontologin. Den bygger inte bara falska bilder, utan formar själva det som uppfattas som verkligt.På 1600-talet inrättade påven Gregorius XV myndigheten Sacra Congregatio de Propaganda Fide – en institution med syfte att sprida katolicismen och bekämpa reformationen. Det latinska propagare betyder att sprida, alstra eller utvidga – ett uttryck med både agrikulturella och militära undertoner.Men redan i det antika Egypten och Rom användes reliefer, mynt och texter för att förstärka makthavares legitimitet och militära triumfer. Caesar själv agerade propagandist i sina krigskrönikor, och även Bayeuxtapeten kan ses som ett ideologiskt verk som berättigar en erövring.Propagandans dystopiska potential blev tydlig, inte minst i George Orwells 1984, där språket i sig förvandlades till ett kontrollinstrument. Även efterkrigstidens kalla krig innebar ett ideologiskt mediekrig mellan öst och väst, där inte bara bomber utan också budskap var avgörande vapen.Men propaganda är inte alltid lögn. Flera kända propagandister – såsom Nazitysklands Joseph Goebbels – betonade faktiskt vikten av att hålla sig nära sanningen, om än i selektiv eller manipulerad form. Det är därför mer korrekt att tala om propaganda som en teknik för att forma verkligheten snarare än att alltid direkt förvränga den.Med digitaliseringens framväxt har propagandan återigen genomgått en förvandling. I dag är det inte längre enbart stater eller medier som står för påverkan – alla med en internetuppkoppling kan delta i informationskriget. Den nya propagandan är snabb, ofta automatiserad och gränslös.Bild: Beredskapspropaganda som vykort. Kalmar läns museum, Digitaltmuseum. Public Domain.Musik: Strolling Downtown av New Library Sounds. Storyblock Audio.Lyssna också på Från grötmiddag till ensam-sallad framför tv-n på 50 år.Klippare: Emanuel Lehtonen Vill du stödja podden och samtidigt höra ännu mer av Historia Nu? Gå med i vårt gille genom att klicka här: https://plus.acast.com/s/historianu-med-urban-lindstedt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

90 Day Gays: A 90 Day Fiancé Podcast with Matt Marr & Jake Anthony

Episode 9: "Dear Diary, Where Is My Dream Girl?" Amid financial troubles, Sumit wants he and Jenny to move in with his parents. Steven and Olga consider splitting up for good. Jamal meets up with Rob and Josh in Vegas before breaking news to Kim. Usman records a new hit song. Episode 10: "Dear Diary, It's All About Me" Manuel's comments on women's bodies upset Ashley on the day of her bodybuilding competition. Jenny and Sumit renew their vows. Tiffany is ready to put herself back out there. Caesar goes on a blind date. Timestamps Ep 9 Jenny and Sumit 26:02 Steven and Olga 32:27 Jamal 42:05 Usman 49:00 Ep 10 Ashley and Manuel 57:17 Tiffany aka Shoulders Mcgee 01:03:01 Cesar 01:11:10 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ManTalks Podcast
Alex Petkas Returns - Julius Caesar: Model Of Masculinity?

ManTalks Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 62:09


Talking points: history, psychology, mindset, cultureLike George Santayana said, those who do not learn from the past are condemned to repeat it. There's so much we can learn about ourselves, where we come from, and what needs our attention when we study the past. Grateful for the host of Cost of Glory, Alex Petkas, coming back on the show to lay down some real history, difficult truths, and deep insights on ol' Gaius himself.(00:00:00) - What the modern man can learn from Julius Caesar(00:17:52) - The importance of philosophy and poetry to ancient men(00:23:06) - Why Caesar's storytelling ability was so important, and how modern men can benefit from being better storytellers(00:35:51) - The usefulness of old stories and ideas, and the psychological strategies that Caesar used(00:45:48) - How Caesar handled women(00:52:12) - Misconceptions of Caesar's demise and attitudeAlex Petkas is writer, entrepreneur, and founder of The Cost of Glory, a bridge for the virtues of ancient heroes and the modern world's demands. With a PhD in Classics from Princeton University, Alex has transcended traditional academic boundaries to bring the power of ancient wisdom into contemporary leadership. Recognizing that figures like Plato, Aristotle, Plutarch, and Cato were not just intellectual giants but also formidable leaders and entrepreneurs, he blends their timeless insights with modern leadership needs, offering actionable strategies that resonate with today's leaders. Alex challenges the modern disregard for classical education, championing its vital role in moral and intellectual development. His mission is to reignite the heroic spark within men, empowering them to tackle contemporary challenges with unmatched courage and clarity.Connect with Alex-Website: https://www.costofglory.com/-The Authoritative Speakers Guide: https://costofglory.kit.com/gift-Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexpetkas/***Tired of feeling like you're never enough? Build your self-worth with help from this free guide: https://training.mantalks.com/self-worthPick up my book, Men's Work: A Practical Guide To Face Your Darkness, End Self-Sabotage, And Find Freedom: https://mantalks.com/mens-work-book/Heard about attachment but don't know where to start? Try the FREE Ultimate Guide To AttachmentCheck out some other free resources: How To Quit Porn | Anger Meditation | How To Lead In Your RelationshipBuild brotherhood with a powerful group of like-minded men from around the world. Check out The Alliance. Enjoy the podcast? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or

Christadelphians Talk
Thoughts on the readings for May 13th (Deuteronomy 30, Isaiah 2, Acts 28)

Christadelphians Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2025 7:46


Acts 28 tells of the entire company of the ship arriving safely on Malta at a place today known as St Paul's Bay. Here the ship's company will remain over winter until Paul journeys to Rome. The night of their arrival is cold and wet. A fire is kindled to dry them and to provide warmth. As Paul assists with the gathering of wood for the fire a venomous viper comes out from the fire and sinks its fangs into Paul's hand. The superstitious locals think Paul must have been a murderer who having escaped the vengeance of the sea is now being punished by God. Paul shakes the snake into the fire. The locals watch Paul waiting for him to convulse, swell up and die an agonising death – none of these things happen. So they change their minds into thinking that he must be a god. Paul now is lodged for three days with the chief man of the island named Publius. Publius' father is sick with dysentery; but is miraculously healed by the Apostle. After leaving Malta three months later Paul takes a ship to the mainland where the journey to Rome continues. Along the journey Paul is given the privileges not normally given to a prisoner. The Apostle stops and meets several groups of believers on his journey to Rome. In Rome he calls together the local Jewish leaders and explains why he is in Rome. These Jewish leaders had received no information from any other Jews concerning Paul. After discussing his case it is thought that he might be set at liberty. The Apostle says that he was left with no alternative than to put his case before Caesar when the Judean Jews objected to his being released. The Roman Jews reveal that they have heard that the Christian sect is everywhere spoken against. A large gathering of Jews comes to Paul's place of residence at an appointed time. The aged Apostle tells them from morning to evening the message of the prophets. Paul concludes his address with the words of Isaiah 6 in chapter 6 which prophesied Jewish opposition to the Gospel message. The great Apostle claims that the Gentiles will favourably respond to the teaching of Christ. The book of Acts commenced in chapter 1:8 with the need for the gospel to be taken “to the uttermost parts of the earth” and concluded with that task being completed: see Jesus great commission to the Apostles in Mark 16:15-16. And also after Paul's miraculous preservation after having been bitten by a venomous viper recorded in Acts 28 verses3:5 compare with Mark 16:17-18. Two years expire and as no case is brought against Paul he is released to continue his preaching. All of these things occur before the fire in Rome and the intense persecution which came upon believers by the Emperor Nero from that time onwards. The 31st verses of Acts 28 is an epitome of the entire book: “Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.”

The Trails Church
An Extraordinary Journey: Acts 28:1-16

The Trails Church

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025


In Acts 28:1–16 we reflect on the end of this “Extraordinary Journey” that led Paul next to the island of Malta and eventually to the heart of the Roman Empire where not only would he defend himself before Caesar but make disciples for the glory of God.

Christadelphians Talk
Daily Readings & Thought for May 11th. “THIS HAS NOT BEEN DONE IN A CORNER”

Christadelphians Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 4:11


Things done in a corner are concealed from general knowledge. It seems evident that Luke, the writer of the book of ACTS was with Paul on some of his travels. Ch. 27 v.1 shows he was with him as he travelled after his appeal to Caesar (v.1,3,4 &c “we” experienced this and that). The defense of Paul before King Agrippa and the Roman Governor is given in such detail it is evident it is a personal report. Festus, the Roman Governor struggles to comprehend what Paul is saying, he desires to write a report to Caesar detailing the nature of the accusations against him.Paul declares, “To this day I have had the help that comes from God, and so I stand here testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come to pass: that Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.” [26 v.22,23] Festus is confused saying, “Paul, you are out of your mind.” Paul responds, “I am not out of my mind … I am speaking true and rational words … for this has not been done in a corner” {v.24-26]The events of nearly 2,000 years ago are powerfully evidenced by history – not just the Bible text – but in Roman history. Alongside this we can put our reading today in Deuteronomy 28. Moses sets out the blessings the nation will have if they truly serve God when they enter the promised land. The first generation did so – as the book of Joshua we are about read shows.!But the latter part of our chapter details the curses that would come upon them for turning their back on God – ending with an awesome description which had its ultimate fulfilment in the Holocaust 70 years ago. “The Lord will give you there a trembling heart and failing eyes and a languishing soul. Your life will hang in doubt before you. Night and day you shall be in dread …” [v.66,67] Some try to deny the Holocaust but “this has not been done in a corner”What position do we take? There is no neutral position! Jesus said, “whoever denies me before me, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven.” [Matt. 10 v.33]

The Cost of Glory
108 - Caesar 2: Law and Nature

The Cost of Glory

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 130:03


Part 2 of 3 of the Life of Julius Caesar. In this episode:Caesar forms the First Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus, uniting Rome's most powerful menHis revolutionary consulship of 59 BCE bypasses Senate opposition through popular assembliesThe brilliant staging of the Gallic conquest, using allies and tribal conflicts as pretexts for expansionHis management of Rome through letters while commanding armies across GaulThe death of Julia and Crassus fractures the political alliance holding Rome togetherVercingetorix's rebellion culminates in the decisive siege of Alesia, securing Gaul for RomeCaesar transforms both Rome and Gaul forever through calculated strategy, personal magnetism, and relentless ambition—all while his enemies in Rome, led by Cato, plot his downfall and convince Pompey to turn against him, setting the stage for civil war. Thanks to our sponsor, Ai Labs. Visit austinlab.ai to chat with a team member about custom Agentic AI power solutions for your SMB to Enterprise level business.  Powered by Shokworks.Also Thanks Dr. Richard Johnson, the Crassus to this Caesar series!

Christadelphians Talk
Thoughts on the readings for May 11th (Deuteronomy 28, Song of Solomon 8, Acts 25, 26)

Christadelphians Talk

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2025 4:53


In Acts 25 tells us that, when Festus was determined to send Paul to Jerusalem, the Apostle had no alternative but to make his appeal to Caesar. After a short period of time Festus conducts another hearing of Paul's matters. Festus was again seeking the favour of the Jews and at this time Paul announces that he would exercise his right as a Roman Citizen to be judged by Caesar. We then hear of Herod Agrippa and his wife Bernice visiting Caesarea and at this time Festus requests that they hear Paul's case as Festus was struggling with the wording of the charge to be made against Paul. Festus explains to Agrippa that in his opinion there was no commuting or a capital crime, but simply matters concerning Jewish law. With great pomp and ceremony Agrippa, Bernice and all the other dignitaries enter the judgment hall. Festus seeks Agrippa's view about the nature of the charge to appear on the letter to be sent to Caesar. Chapter 26 records Paul's defence and his earnest appeal to Agrippa to embrace the Christian cause. Paul tells his audience of his fervour for the Jewish way and his concerted opposition to Christianity. But when he was confronted by the risen Lord Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus everything changed. He tells the audience of his great commission and then knowing king Agrippa to be a man who read the prophets he appeals to the king to adopt the Christian belief. Festus, being embarrassed by the situation, attempts to finish the hearing immediately by declaring Paul to be mad due to his great learning. Paul was not to be silenced so quickly and continues to ask Agrippa whether he believes the prophets. Paul states plainly I know you believe them king Agrippa. At this point king Agrippa and all the dignitaries rise and leave with the king stating Paul's innocence.

The Libertarian Christian Podcast
Ep 405: What if Jesus Were President?

The Libertarian Christian Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 68:05


This episode is a special remastered replay of Doug Stuart's appearance on Gracearchy with Jim Babka. Join Doug Stuart, Jim Babka, and Bill Protzmann for a dynamic discussion on Christian libertarianism and the role faith plays in political thought.Doug unpacks what it means for him to head up content at LCI, how the Institute seeks to make the Christian case for a free society, and what the world might look like if their mission were fully realized. The conversation dives deep into topics like the biblical roots of freedom, why “Jesus is Lord and Caesar is not” is such a powerful political and spiritual statement, and how LCI champions an ecumenical approach spanning denominations from Anabaptist to Reformed.Doug also opens up about his personal faith journey—from growing up in a conservative Baptist home, to wrestling with questions about Christian nationalism, to finding coherence in libertarian thought. He shares inside stories about LCI's recent projects, including new book releases and their podcast/media expansion, as well as reflections on why free speech, principled pacifism, and creative, peaceful problem-solving are essential for Christians engaging society.If you're interested in the intersection of liberty, faith, and public engagement—or you're just curious about why more Christians could mean more peace (not more war!)—this open and honest conversation is for you.Show highlights include:What it means to be a Christian libertarian—with concrete examples from early Christianity to modern AmericaHow LCI is building bridges across traditions, and why ecumenical outreach mattersDoug's candid takes on Christian left and right, pacifism vs. statism, and the “kingdom way” of nonviolent creativityBehind the scenes on LCI's new books and media projects, plus how you can get involvedDon't miss this replay of a thoughtful, timely discussion that's just as relevant for Libertarian Christian Podcast listeners as it was for Gracearchy's audience!Audio Production by Podsworth Media - https://podsworth.com ★ Support this podcast ★

Excel Still More
John 19 - Daily Bible Devotional

Excel Still More

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 4:29


Send us a textGood morning! Thank you for taking a few minutes to listen. If you are interested in the Daily Bible Devotional, you can find it at the links below:Amazon - (paperback, hardcover, and Kindle)Spiritbuilding.com - (premium quality paperback)Youtube Video Introducing the ContentFeel free to reach out with any questions: emersonk78@me.comJohn 19 Pilate has Jesus scourged with whips and places a crown of thorns upon His head. He then parades Jesus before the Jews while openly claiming to find no guilt in Him. Even though Pilate makes efforts to release Jesus, the Jews threaten to report Pilate to Caesar unless he crucifies Him. Pilate relents and delivers Jesus over to death. He writes “The King of the Jews” over the Savior's cross, though the Jewish masses oppose this designation. Jesus is then crucified with His mother and other disciples looking on. He asks John to care for His mother after His passing. Jesus announces, “It is finished” and bows His head in death. Joseph and Nicodemus, two secret followers of Jesus, take Jesus's body and bury Him in a new tomb.  The central event of human history is the death of Jesus on the cross for our sins. Jesus had the power to prevent this. He tells Pilate he has no authority over Him. And yet, our Savior is willingly led like a lamb to the slaughter. John's gospel reveals three statements of Jesus on the cross, each revealing something about Him. His call to John to care for Mary shows Jesus' love for His own. He then said, “I am thirsty,” indicating He physically suffered for us. When Jesus said, “It is finished,” this proved that He was devoted to the Lord's will, even unto death. Jesus demonstrated love, sacrifice, and faith. These qualities live on in those who follow Him.  Holy Father, we praise You for sending Your Son to die in our place and to take away our sins. We see in Him deep love for others, a sacrificial spirit, and undying trust in You and Your plan to save souls. God, we are so grateful. But plant within us something more than just gratitude. Form within us the desire to live like Jesus in this world. Please help us develop selfless love for others, a willingness to pay the cost of discipleship, and a trust in You and Your will that cannot be diminished by anything or anyone.  Thought Questions: -       Pilate is a tragic character. He knew Jesus was innocent but was too weak to stand up for Him. How are you stronger than Pilate? -       Jesus had the power to stop His crucifixion. Why did He go through with it, and how can that same spirit be seen in your life? -       Joseph and Nicodemus were disciples who emerged from secrecy. Are there areas in your life where it is time to do this as well?

The Jesus Podcast
Render to Caesar

The Jesus Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 21:01 Transcription Available


Discover how Jesus turns a clever trap into a timeless lesson about our earthly and divine responsibilities.In this episode, the Pharisees attempt to trap Jesus with a question about paying taxes to Caesar, hoping to corner Him into a compromising answer. However, Jesus responds with profound wisdom, teaching that we should render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s, leaving His challengers astonished.Today's Bible verse is Mark 12:17, 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.

Film Seizure
Episode 365 - Rise of the Planet of the Apes

Film Seizure

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 80:10


May at Film Seizure belong to Caesar and the Apes! Yes, it's time to jump forward to look at the recent Apes films from 20th Century Studios starting with the 2011 reboot Rise of the Planet of the Apes. Episodes release on Wednesday at www.filmseizure.com "Beyond My Years" by Matt LaBarber LaBarber The Album Available at https://mattlabarber.bandcamp.com/album/labarber-the-album Copyright 2020 Like what we do? Buy us a coffee! www.ko-fi.com/filmseizure Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/filmseizure/ Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/filmseizure.bsky.social Follow us on Mastodon: https://universeodon.com/@filmseizure Follow us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/filmseizure/ You can now find us on YouTube as well! The Film Seizure Channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/c/FilmSeizure

Exegetically Speaking
Hunger for Justice, with George Kalantzis: Matthew 5:6, 10

Exegetically Speaking

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 9:07


The Greek word usually translated as ‘righteousness' in the Beatitudes (and elsewhere), is closer to the concept of ‘justice,' signaling the down-to-earth concern of a people living under an unjust regime. Dr. George Kalantzis grew up in Athens, Greece, and has been at Wheaton College since 2007, where he is Professor of Theology and the Director of The Wheaton Center for Early Christian Studies. Among his publications are Theodore of Mopsuestia: The Gospel of John and Caesar and the Lamb. He has co-authored, Evangelicals and the Early Church. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3EDw2zf  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4lLI2zm. 

Verdict with Ted Cruz
Judge Harboring a Gang Member, Trump Smacks down ABC News & DOGE finds Institute of Peace NOT so Peaceful Week In Review

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 27:35 Transcription Available


Arrests and Charges: Former Donya Anna County Magistrate Judge Joel Kano and his wife were arrested for harboring a gang member and tampering with evidence. The gang member had incriminating photos on his cell phone, which the judge destroyed Judge Hannah Dugan from Milwaukee was arrested for obstructing an immigration arrest operation Gang Activity: The gang member harbored by Judge Kano had photos of decapitated victims on his cell phone The judge and his wife provided the gang member with assault rifles Judicial Misconduct: Judges are accused of obstructing justice and aiding criminals, with specific examples of judges helping gang members and illegal immigrants evade law enforcement Political Commentary: The discussion includes criticism of Democratic officials and judges for allegedly defying federal law enforcement and supporting illegal activities Former President Trump is praised for his immigration policies and efforts to secure the border Government Waste and Fraud: Elon Musk and the Department of Government Oversight (DOGE) uncover significant waste and fraud in government agencies, including the Institute of Peace spending money on private jets and paying a former Taliban member The Department of Education misused a COVID fund for extravagant expenses like renting Caesar's Palace Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Verdict with Ted Cruz
Take It Down Passed to STOP Deepfake & Revenge Porn plus Maryland Man AUDIO Shows Wife Beating & Human Trafficking

Verdict with Ted Cruz

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 27:59 Transcription Available


Take It Down Act: Legislation: The act aims to protect individuals, especially women and children, from revenge porn and deep fakes. Bipartisan Support: Passed by both the Senate and the House, and is headed to President Trump's desk for signing. Provisions: Makes posting non-consensual intimate images a federal felony, and mandates tech platforms to remove such content within 48 hours of notification. Personal Story: The act was inspired by a Texas girl who was victimized by deep fakes. Maryland Man Controversy: Democratic Support: Democrats are criticized for supporting an MS-13 gang member involved in domestic violence and human trafficking. Audio Evidence: Testimonies and police recordings reveal the individual's violent behavior and criminal activities. DOGE Revelations: Waste, Fraud, and Abuse: Elon Musk's DOGE team uncovers significant misuse of funds in various government agencies. Institute of Peace: Found to have paid a former Taliban member and deleted accounting records. Department of Education: Misused a $4 billion COVID fund for extravagant expenses like renting Caesar's Palace. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Bell Radio Podcast
Hour 1: We Paid For It

Wendy Bell Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 38:51


We were censored, sickened and stuck with the bill as government grifters got rich, rented out Caesar's Palace for lavish parties, and gave millions of our dollars to the Taliban. WE PAID FOR ALL OF IT. Today, listen closely to the left's causes and heroes. Then hear what DOGE uncovered in its first 100 days. Which side wants transparency and which never wants the grift to end?

Twisted History
Fake News | Myths

Twisted History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 99:42


Japan, NFL Draft, Eastern Front, Braveheart, Swamp Fox, Gladiator, Caesar, Planets, Napoleon, Rosa Parks, Jamestown, and more!You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/twistedhistory

This Life Ain't For Everybody
E483 - Rewinds, Rants and Beard Biases - Breakin' It Down

This Life Ain't For Everybody

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 137:47


Your favorite duo is BACK!!! Alex shaved his beard. Society applauds. Chad's confused. In this episode of Breakin' It Down, the guys try to figure out why a guy with a full sleeve can land a corporate gig, but a beard still gets you labeled “unprofessional.” Spoiler alert: no one has the answer, but they've got plenty to say about it. From hunting trips, weird people doing weird things, to a practical joke that will have you laughing out loud—this one goes off the rails fast. There's some light politics, heavier laughs, and of course, a rant about ping pong and pickleball. Pour yourself a glass of Jack and get ready to laugh!
 This episode is brought to you by Jack Daniel's Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey, Bad Boy Mowers, ZLINE, Caesar's Resorts, Pinnochio's, Nevada Payroll Services, Nevada Insurance Agency, The Provider Culinary, Oakley Sunglasses, American Almond Beef, and Cowboy Choice Horse Feed!

Christian Podcast Community
S5E19 - Parental Rights and Responsibilities

Christian Podcast Community

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 24:04


What rights and responsibilities do parents have when it comes to their children? Well, according to Colorado, any parents who question or oppose the gender identity or chosen pronouns of their children are considered abusive. While we would agree that parents do not have absolute authority over their children, the limits to their authority must be determined by God. But, in our godless society, the State has stepped in and now decides when parents may keep their children. Caesar giveth and Caesar taketh away...Here is the link to Colorado's most recent bill: Colorado House Bill 1312And, as always, if you have any questions or comments, please email me at thegbgpodcast@gmail.com.You can follow also me on Facebook or Twitter, or go to http://www.ericluppold.com/And if you would like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron!

Harvesting Nature’s Wild Fish and Game Podcast
Episode 233: Rewild Your Salad: Venison, Foraged Greens, Smoked Fish, and More

Harvesting Nature’s Wild Fish and Game Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 60:58


Summary: In this episode, Justin Townsend and Adam Berkelmans explore the world of salads, moving beyond the traditional perceptions of sad lettuce and bottled dressings. They discuss the versatility of salads, the importance of foraging and seasonal ingredients, and delve into the rich history of salads from ancient times to modern culinary practices. The conversation also touches on personal experiences with salad dressings and tips for building the perfect salad, emphasizing creativity and the use of wild foods. In this conversation, Adam Berkelmans and Justin Townsend explore the art of salads, discussing creative storage solutions, the importance of dressings, and how to incorporate wild game and foraged ingredients into salads. They share tips on using fish and seafood, as well as wild edibles, and provide delicious salad recipes that highlight these elements. The discussion emphasizes experimentation and creativity in salad-making, encouraging listeners to utilize what they have on hand for unique and flavorful meals. - ⁠Leave a Review of the Podcast⁠ - ⁠Buy our Wild Fish and Game Spices⁠ Links: How to Make Cured Pike Roe Chicken of the Woods Caesar Salad Grilled Venison Steak Salad Dandelion Apple Pecan Salad with Dandelion Vinaigrette Sora Rail Summer Salad How to Make Bull Kelp Pickles Harvesting Nature's Best Wild Salad Recipes Takeaways: Salads can be a celebration of season and place. Foraging for wild ingredients enhances the salad experience. Learning one plant a week can improve foraging skills. Salads have a rich history dating back to ancient civilizations. The word 'salad' is derived from the Latin word for salt. Salads were once considered a side dish, now they are full meals. Caesar salad originated in Tijuana, Mexico. Making your own dressing is easy and enhances flavor. Seasoning greens with salt and pepper improves taste. Incorporating a variety of textures and flavors makes salads exciting. Meal prepping salads in jars prevents wilting and sogginess. Dairy elements like cheese and yogurt enhance salad flavors. A basic vinaigrette ratio is three parts oil to one part acid. Emulsifiers help create stable salad dressings that won't separate. Wild game can be incorporated into salads in various forms. Fish can be used in salads, whether cooked, smoked, or raw. Chapters: 00:00 The Wild Side of Salads 03:03 Current Events and Culinary Adventures 05:59 Foraging and Seasonal Eating 08:54 The Rich History of Salads 15:05 Dressing and Personal Preferences 21:01 Building the Perfect Salad 26:01 Creative Salad Storage Solutions 29:12 The Art of Salad Dressings 32:54 Incorporating Wild Game into Salads 41:51 Exploring Fish and Seafood in Salads 44:55 Utilizing Wild Edibles and Foraged Ingredients 50:11 Delicious Salad Recipes to Try Keywords: Salad, wild food, foraging, culinary history, seasonal eating, salad dressing, cooking tips, nutrition, recipes, food culture, salad, meal prep, wild game, salad dressing, foraging, fish, wild edibles, recipes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Return To Tradition
Secular Tyrants Are Blocking Cardinal Sarah From Becoming Pope

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 33:38


It seems that Caesar is afraid of the prospect of a Pope Sarah.Sources:https://www.returntotradition.orgContact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+

Return To Tradition
Video: Secular Tyrants Are Blocking Cardinal Sarah From Becoming Pope

Return To Tradition

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 33:38


It seems that Caesar is afraid of the prospect of a Pope Sarah.Sources:https://www.returntotradition.orgContact Me:Email: return2catholictradition@gmail.comSupport My Work:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/AnthonyStineSubscribeStarhttps://www.subscribestar.net/return-to-traditionBuy Me A Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/AnthonyStinePhysical Mail:Anthony StinePO Box 3048Shawnee, OK74802Follow me on the following social media:https://www.facebook.com/ReturnToCatholicTradition/https://twitter.com/pontificatormax+JMJ+

Good Faith
Andy Crouch: Political Crisis, Contempt, & the Fruit of the Spirit

Good Faith

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 50:13


How should Christians engage with political power in a divided world?   Contributor Andy Crouch joins Curtis Chang to trace a path from the courage of the early believers under Caesar to today's crisis-driven politics and the ruling class. Together, they dive into the rise of emergency powers, growing contempt, and the breakdown of civil discourse—and offer a hopeful vision for how the Fruit of the Spirit can reshape both Christian posture and a public life rooted in love, gentleness, and faithfulness.   Resources mentioned in this episode: Explaining The Land of Israel Under Roman Rule Matthew 22:21 - "Render therefore unto Caesar..." (multiple versions and explanation) Explaining The Majesty of Herod's Temple Augustus Caesar and the the title Divi filius, “son of a god” (audio) The Holy Roman Empire: The Rise of Medieval Europe (video) Tish Harrison Warren's Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep Fact sheet about PEPFAR Wendell Berry's The Hidden Wound Wendell Berry's ‘The Hidden Wound' at Fifty (article from 2020) Galatians 5:22 - Fruit of the Spirit (multiple versions and explanation)   More from Andy Crouch: Interact with Andy's website Check out Andy's work at Praxis Read Andy's book: The Life We're Looking For Read Andy's book: The Tech-Wise Family   Good Faith Live “Watch Party” Russell Moore, David French, & Curtis Chang: Trump's First 100 Days   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   Sign up: Redeeming Babel Newsletter

Dark History
166: The Shocking Sex Scandals Behind This Infamous Dictator

Dark History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 72:59


Hi friends, happy Wednesday! Julius Caesar...military genius, fashion icon, drama queen, and oh yeah—murdered by 60 of his coworkers. We've all heard the name before. Maybe you think of togas, Caesar salads (not from him btw), or that phrase "Beware the Ides of March." Whatever that means. But Caesar's real story? Lemme tell you... way messier than what they told us in school. From pirate kidnappings to public sex scandals, and flexing on his enemies to literally dumping a bucket of #2 on a senator's head— history remembers this man as some regal leader. But he was pure chaos. And his murder? Less Shakespearian tragedy and more Game of Thrones energy. So why did Rome turn on their “god”? And did Caesar kind of have it coming? Let's get into it. This is the Dark History of Julius Caesar. I appreciate you for coming by, and tune in next week for more Dark History. I sometimes talk about my Good Reads in the show. So here's the link if you want to check it out. IDK. lol: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/139701263-bailey FOLLOW ME AROUND Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d Discord: https://discord.gg/BaileySarian* RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505 ________ Credits: This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian & Kevin Grosch and Joey Scavuzzo from Made In Network Head Writer: Allyson Philobos Writer: Katie Burris Additional Writing: Emma Lehman Research provided by: Dr. Thomas Messersmith Special thank you to our Historical Consultant: Dr. Josiah Osgood, author of “Uncommon Wrath: How Caesar and Cato's Deadly Rivalry Destroyed the Roman Republic” Director: Brian Jaggers Additional Editing: Julien Perez & Maria Norris Post Supervisor: Kelly Hardin Production Management: Ross Woodruff Hair: Roni Herrera Makeup: Angel Gonzalez ________ Check out SKIMS best intimates including the Fits Everybody Collection and more at https://www.skims.com/darkhistory #skimspartner Head to https://www.squarespace.com/darkhistory for a free trial, and when you're ready to launch, use offer code DARKHISTORY to save 10 percent off your first purchase of a website or domain. Personal styling for everyone—get started today at https://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory.  Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to https://www.zocdoc.com/darkhistory to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today.