Podcasts about Casting Crowns

Lyt til Wilhelms rejse med Gud, det har både været oppe og nede. Vi kommer ind på, det med at være nede på bunden med alkohol, snus osv., men også hvordan Gud på et hvis punkt reddede Wilhelm. Sangen der betyder meget for Wilhelm er ‘One Step Away' af Casting Crowns.Bibelteksten der henvises til, er Ordsprogenes bog 3,5-6. Medvirkende: Maysie Keye (afd.-leder for Teens) og Wilhelm Müller.

Casting Crowns wollen eigentlich gar nicht berühmt sein. (Autor: Johannes Kolk)

Casting Crowns wollen eigentlich gar nicht berühmt sein. (Autor: Johannes Kolk)

On today's show, we chat with two time guest, Ben Fuller!Music has taken Ben Fuller's life and made it into something he never would have dreamed. Ben grew up in Southern Vermont on his family dairy farm working along-side his father. He'd pass the time by singing classic country tunes as he witnessed first-hand the hard work and dedication it took to run a farm.  After generations of hurt in his family, Ben turned to cocaine and alcohol at a young age. Motivated to change, he moved to Nashville to pursue a career as a country singer in late 2018. A family friend invited Ben over for a meal and then to church the next morning, where he was radically transformed by the power of God. Today, Ben lives completely sober, while sharing his story of hope, redemption, and healing in Jesus' Name through his songs. Ben was nominated for the 2023 K-LOVE Fan Awards (Breakout Single of The Year - “Who I Am”) and the 2023 Dove Awards (New Artist of the Year). In 2024, he was nominated for the Dove Award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year (“If I Got Jesus”). His debut single, “Who I Am” went #1 on multiple Christian radio charts, while “If I Got Jesus” has amassed over 48M streams as well as 1.4B short form views and 2.1M creations on TikTok.  Additionally, Ben has performed at the Grand Ole Opry and the CMA Festival, and has toured with Casting Crowns, Zach Williams, Big Daddy Weave, CAIN, We Are Messengers, and others.Provident Entertainment and chart-topping singer-songwriter Ben Fuller are excited to announce the release of his highly anticipated new album, Walk ThroughFire, available worldwide on June 6. The new project features Fuller's most personal and powerful music to date, including the brand-new single, “Since Jesus, ” out today and availableon all streaming platforms.  Written by Ben Fuller, Ethan Hulse, and Sam Martinez, and produced by Martinez, “Since Jesus” is a bold declaration of transformation and faith. Following the success of his previoussingle “If It Was Up To Me” featuring multi-platinum country icon Carrie Underwood, Fuller's latest release showcases his signature blend of vulnerability, authenticity, and soul-stirring conviction.  'Since Jesus' is my favorite track on the album, ” says Fuller,“ and the message is simple: my life has dramatically changed since I met Jesus and the journey He has taken” me on.  Walk Through Firemarks a milestone moment in Fuller's journey, both musically and spiritually.  The record blends elements of rock, classical, and country, and represents Fuller at his most honest and unfiltered. From the first prayer to the final production, he played a hands-on role in every step of the process.  “God walked everywhere when He was on this earth. He was never in a hurry, ” Fuller shares about the album's theme.  “He meets you where you are—whether at your highest high or your lowest low. I'm thankful that I had to walk through fire to get to where I am today. It was time to throw out my old boots, the ones covered in sin and shame, and put on new ones as I started my walk with God."@bendfullerchristianmusicguys.com@christianmusicguys

Check out Discipleship.org for resources on disciple-making: https://discipleship.org/resources/  Today's episode will help us move from self-reliance to Spirit-empowered living by embracing daily surrender and rediscovering the power of the Holy Spirit in our walk with Jesus. Stay Informed - Get our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/hPViAr   Empowering Every Believer: Activating the Priesthood of All Believers - Disciple Maker's Podcast Ep. 7   Unlocking the Power of the Holy Spirit: A Call to Bold Witness and Total Surrender   In this impactful episode, Josh Howard and Jason dive deep into the significance of the Holy Spirit in the life of a believer. They discuss the challenges modern Christians face, including the startling statistic that 98% of Christians in America never share their faith outside of their immediate families. They highlight two main problems: the lack of witnessing and the often forgotten role of the Holy Spirit in many churches. Through scriptural examples, particularly from the Book of Acts, they showcase the transformative power of the Holy Spirit and the necessity of full surrender and consecration to experience true spiritual empowerment. They argue that without daily dying to oneself and being filled afresh with the Spirit, believers cannot effectively witness or make disciples. The conversation underscores the critical need for revival and a personal challenge to be a true burnt offering for God's glory. Join them in a heartfelt prayer of surrender, and take the first steps toward becoming a vessel for the Spirit's power in your life.   Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/    Key Takeaways    00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 00:52 The Role of the Holy Spirit in the Church 03:01 The Power of Witnessing and the Holy Spirit 05:57 Daily Surrender and Empowerment 12:18 Living Sacrifice and Community Support 22:35 The Demands of Discipleship 23:14 The Reasonableness of Total Surrender 24:27 Living as a Burnt Offering 30:02 The Power of the Holy Spirit 32:17 A Call to Radical Transformation 37:42 Prayer of Surrender 45:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement   Check out our Blogs: https://discipleship.org/blog/  See Below for a longer description: Podcast Recap: S3 Ep. 2 – Life in the Spirit In this episode, Jason and Josh dive into a real, honest conversation about what it means to live a life empowered by the Holy Spirit. They go back and forth between light-hearted banter and weighty truths, creating a natural rhythm that feels both grounded and inspiring. They kick things off with a laugh, joking about how hard it can be to start episodes smoothly—before easing into the heart of the conversation. The big focus? The Church's need to make more room for the Holy Spirit—not just in Sunday services, but in everyday life. Jason shares how some churches unintentionally sideline the Spirit, joking about the tendency to worship “God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Bible.” Josh jumps in to remind us that real power—boldness, witness, and transformation—comes from the Holy Spirit. They unpack Acts 1:8, where Jesus tells His followers they'll receive power when the Holy Spirit comes. Josh points out a sobering stat: 98% of American Christians never share their faith outside their family. The answer isn't trying harder—it's surrendering deeper. Josh describes how the disciples went from hiding in fear to boldly preaching the gospel after being filled with the Spirit. He draws from Romans to say the same power that raised Jesus now lives in us—meaning we're equipped for far more than we realize. A key theme in the episode is daily surrender. Josh shares a vivid metaphor: believers “leak,” so we need to keep coming back for a fresh filling. They talk about how true revival starts when we lay ourselves down—day after day—like living sacrifices. They also explore the idea that you can't have Pentecost without Calvary. In other words, the power of the Spirit comes through death to self. Drawing on Old Testament sacrifices, they paint a picture of what it means to live fully surrendered—acknowledging our tendency, like a goat, to crawl off the altar. Community plays a big role here too. Josh emphasizes how we need each other to keep living that surrendered life—through encouragement, accountability, and prayer. Toward the end, they call out how the Western Church often gets caught up in debates and performance, losing sight of the simple, powerful truth: Jesus rose, and His Spirit lives in us. They warn against letting the flesh take the lead again and call for a return to Spirit-led living. The episode wraps with lyrics from a Casting Crowns song that challenge superficial faith and call for genuine heart change. It's a fitting close to a conversation all about real transformation—from the inside out. Jason and Josh finish with a heartfelt prayer, asking for the Spirit's guidance, power, and presence to shape every part of our lives. Bottom line: If you're hungry for deeper discipleship and lasting impact, it all starts with surrender—and the Holy Spirit is ready to lead the way.

What does it mean to call something “Christian music”? Nick Barré has spent decades in the music industry—from working at EMI with early Switchfoot to managing major names like Casting Crowns, KB, Brandon Heath, and more. In this 200th episode of The Biblical Mind, he joins Dru Johnson to reflect on the Christian music label, the tension between calling and category, and how artists navigate faith and fame. Nick argues that labeling music—or restaurants or plumbers—as “Christian” may do more harm than good. He shares why genre categories are a business necessity but spiritually unhelpful, and why the most important questions artists must answer are about calling, audience, and identity—not chart placement. From spiritual burnout to public affirmation, from the temptations of platform to the dangers of envy, Nick shares pastoral, industry-hardened wisdom on how to guide artists into longevity and spiritual wholeness. He even offers advice for aspiring Christian musicians—and what it really means to “show, not tell” when pursuing a creative calling. Nick Barre's Company "Proper Management" can be found here: https://www.propermanagement.net We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 Defining Christian Music 03:11 The Evolution of Music Genres 06:10 Navigating the Music Industry 08:57 The Dangers of Labeling 12:09 The Role of Artists in Ministry 15:16 The Impact of Fame on Identity 18:24 Identifying Unique Gifts in Artists 25:41 Exploring Diverse Artist Portfolios 28:29 Navigating Hard Conversations in the Music Industry 31:05 Defining Success in the Arts 33:15 The Challenge of Artistic Compromise 37:06 Understanding Market Dynamics in Music 40:22 Fragmentation of the Music Industry 46:39 Advice for Aspiring Christian Artists

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This week we’ll hear from singer, songwriter, and producer Mark Miller. For over four decades, Mark has been a driving force in music as the lead singer of the legendary country band Sawyer Brown. Beyond the stage, he’s been the guiding hand behind Casting Crowns, producing their music for over twenty years. Now, as Sawyer Brown celebrates its fortieth anniversary with a brand new album and a documentary directed by his daughter, Mark reflects on how his life and career have prayerfully unfolded. Later in the episode, we’ll hear from Hope Reagan Harris. Hope never set out to start a global movement. She was simply a wife, a mother, and a former corporate professional searching for her next steps. But when she leaned into where God was leading her, she discovered that purpose doesn’t pause—it multiplies. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past blog post: Ciara Laine Myers Upcoming interview: Richard Rohr Mark Miller Sawyer Brown Casting Crowns Christopher Knight The Brady Bunch Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Get Me To The Stage On Time Flagler College Steven Curtis Chapman “If We Are the Body” Blake Shelton “Desperado Troubadours” single Desperado Troubadors album Hope Reagan Harris Purpose Doesn’t Pause Inc. Walmart’s corporate office Christine Caine Dayspring cards Onyx Coffee Lab Pepperdine University www.purposedoesntpause.org Now Over Next: Conquering the Fear of Missing Out Interview Quotes: “There’s not an hour that goes by that I’m not praying in my mind. It’s just a part of everything that I do in my being. From the time I get up to the time I go to bed, I want the Holy Spirit to just cover me and carry me throughout every minute of my waking day.” - Mark Miller “As I reflect on the forty-year career, I just know that I’ve been amazingly blessed that God has given me this timeframe, and I’ve always wanted to be a good steward of the blessings, the fans, the platform.” - Mark Miller “[As musicians], we’re judged every day on whether our songs are good or not, or whether we have a hit song or not. Well, I don’t have to worry about that when I think of who I am as a man. Because I know who I am in the eyes of Jesus.” - Mark Miller “God sees me right now. I’m not missing out. God has eyes on me, He’s seeing me, and He’s sending what I need right when I need it.” - Hope Reagan Harris “I look at my life and I feel like God is just reminding me that there’s nothing He can’t do. When it’s His timing and His plan, there’s nothing that can stop it.” - Hope Reagan Harris “I’m like, Wow, God, You did not waste a single thing for [Purpose Doesn’t Pause] to happen. I may not have enough money to fund this on my own or enough time, but You’re bringing Your people, You’re bringing the resources, You’re bringing love.” - Hope Reagan Harris “God is a God who sees us—whether we can see it or not. We’ve just got to believe and trust that He is with us now and He is working on our behalf.” - Hope Reagan Harris “If the Lord is making some of the things that you once loved disenchanting and not as sparkly or shiny as they once were, maybe He is leading you somewhere else.” - Hope Reagan Harris ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes: https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7 Bonus Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer: https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C Peace for Everyday Life: https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj Peace in Uncertain Times: https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u What’s Good? https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj Enneagram: https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY ________________________ Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website TikTok Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Let's use our imagination for a moment.Picture a puzzle box—1,000 pieces, maybe more. You've just opened it. The pieces spill out across the table. As you begin flipping each one over, you try to envision what the finished picture will look like. Piece by piece, the image becomes clearer. You start to feel that satisfaction of progress… until you realize something's not right. Some pieces are missing. No matter how hard you search, they're just not there.This is more than just a frustrating puzzle. For Dr. Danisha Keating, it's a metaphor for her life.Danisha grew up in the foster care system—moving from place to place, often without answers or a sense of stability. As an adult, she recently attempted to retrieve her childhood records, hoping to uncover the truth about what led to her placement in foster care. She was seeking answers, clarity, and maybe even healing. But instead, she found redacted files. Pages of information blacked out. Details erased. Just like a puzzle with critical pieces gone.Her story brought to mind a song I hadn't heard in years: “Does Anybody Hear Her” by Casting Crowns. The lyrics still hit hard:"Does anybody see?Or does anybody even know she's going down today?Under the shadow of our steepleWith all the lost and lonely peopleSearching for the hope that's tucked away in you and me..."Danisha's story is one of heartbreak, yes—but also of incredible resilience. She has taken those blank spaces, those unanswered questions, and chosen to build something beautiful with what she does have. She's now a speaker, educator, and advocate—helping others find hope amid their missing pieces.In this episode, we lace up and try on Dr. Danisha Keating's boots—walking with her through trauma, silence, and discovery. You'll hear about what it means to grow up without a clear picture of your past, how to keep walking forward even when things don't make sense, and how empathy and awareness can change everything for someone still struggling to be seen.

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Jesus refers to the Holy Spirit as the Spirit of Truth on several occasions, [John 14-16], making the point to His disciples that the Holy Spirit is trustworthy and that He would never mislead them.Music by Casting Crowns: "The Voice of Truth" is mentioned here.FaithLife Christian Ministries:Download our Free App:https://get.theapp.co/hghqPodcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/faithlife-christian-ministries/id1606442323Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/faithlifecmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/faithlifecm?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X:https://x.com/faithlifecmLinkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/faithlife-christian-ministries-82ab77191/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@FaithLifeChristianMinistriesWebsite:https://faithlifecm.comDonate: https://subsplash.com/u/faithlifechristianminist/give

HE CAME TO BELIEVE / Tom's Story. In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, Tom Williams, CEO of Came to Believe Recovery shares his journey from a wild college life filled with fraternity parties to his struggles with alcoholism and eventual recovery through Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). He discusses his military service, the challenges he faced with addiction, and the pivotal moments that led him to seek help. Tom emphasizes the importance of being thorough in recovery and the dangers of holding onto past defects. He highlights his current role in the Came to Believe Recovery organization and the exciting partnerships that are expanding their reach to help others in need. Closing Song: Crazy People by Casting Crowns. #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook

In this podcast, we sit down with friend and brother, Brian Scoggin former drummer of Casting Crowns for 13 years. For those of us who have been blessed to know him..we all confess that he is not only a great drummer…but first and foremost a loving and servant-hearted follower of Jesus and leader of his family. Brian is a worship leader from the drums and is as grace-filled as they come. We hope you are encouraged by Brian's story and that you laugh a little too. He would want it that way. We also hope that his insight can help musicians and drummers with approach and application.  http://www.worshipcircle.com

The Point | Wayne Bushnell Video story from Mark Hall of Casting Crowns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqJS2wVAayA&ab_channel=CastingCrowns Want to take a next step in your faith? Let us know online at https://www.northsidechristianchurch.net/decision

Join us on this uplifting episode of "Have Faith Live Again," as host Angel Santana shares reflections on faith, the power of prayer, and embarking on a personal journey towards ministry. Despite the challenges of a cold, breezy day in the Northeast, Angel finds joy and inspiration through music from Casting Crowns and a deep connection with the listeners of the 'Have Faith, Let It Begin' community. Angel discusses the importance of maintaining faith in both the good and challenging times, emphasizing that God's guidance is ever-present. Dive into heartfelt prayers for individuals facing health challenges, traveling for the holidays, and those working tirelessly to support their families. In an atmosphere filled with gratitude and hope, this episode fosters a supportive community spirit. Women, pastors, and all those contributing to the well-being of others receive uplifting acknowledgments, reminding us of the importance of compassion and prayerful support. Tune in for an inspiring journey with Angel, where each episode promises new stories and motivational experiences that encourage listeners to have faith and let it begin.

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CASTING CROWNS powerful lyrics lift you up! Listen to how their lead singer tells us what this song means! Leave a comment... how does this song make YOU feel? Register & Follow on Spotify! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-table/support

Megan Woods debut smash 'The Truth' has gone to number one on iTunes in 21 countries around the world this year. She is having a real moment and somehow we've managed to get her on the show! Growing up, it was long drives with her Mum, listening to Casting Crowns, that had more impact on her than she realized at the time. To get in touch with host Aiden Grant, email aideng@hotmail.com or head to Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No matter what we face, and at times we don't understand God's ways, we do not lose hope. Listen to the song - "Only Jesus" by Casting Crowns.

On today's show, we chat with 4 time guest, Matthew West! Matthew West is a five-time GRAMMY nominee, NSAI's 2022 Songwriter-Artist of the Year, ASCAP's 2023 Golden Note Award recipient and a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner. He has received an American Music Award, a Billboard Music Award, K-LOVE Fan Awards, GMA Dove Awards and has been named Billboard's Hot Christian Songwriter of the Year. A recipient of the Rich Mullins Impact Award, West also received a Primetime Emmy® Award nomination for Original Music & Lyrics for the title track for the feature film “The Heart of Christmas.” Dubbed “one of Christian music's most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), West has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications and notched 35 number one songs combined as an artist and songwriter.   In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards seven times and has more than 250 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Anne Wilson, Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Casting Crowns and others. The release of Don't Stop Praying marks his 13th studio album. Composed of 12 inspiring tracks, West encourages listeners to commit to the power of prayer in 2024. West's most recent single "Don't Stop Praying" released earlier this year marks his biggest streaming single debut in his 20-year career.  Adding author to his list of accolades, West has written eight books to date: “Come Home For Christmas,” “Give This Christmas Away,” “The Story Of Your Life,” “Forgiveness,” “Today Is Day One”,  “Hello, My Name Is, “The God Who Stays” and his latest, My Story Your Glory 30-Day Devotional with one more slated for 2024. He is also passionate about providing hope and healing through the power of prayer and story. Along with his father, Pastor Joe West, they founded popwe, a non-profit ministry helping others to craft, share, and live a more meaningful life. Don't Stop Praying IS OUT NOW!  Matthew says, “EACH SONG IN ITS OWN WAY IS INSPIRED BY THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF PRAYERS WE FIND OURSELVES PRAYING THROUGHOUT OUR LIVES. WE PRAY PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH WHEN WE ARE WEAK, PRAYERS FOR A MIRACLE WHEN WE NEED A BREAKTHROUGH, PRAYERS FOR PURPOSE WHEN WE FEEL LOST. MOST OF ALL, I WANTED TO MAKE A RECORD THAT ECHOED THE CALL I HAVE FELT IN MY OWN HEART TO HIT MY KNEES LIKE NEVER BEFORE AND NEVER FORGET THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT CONVERSATION I COULD HAVE TODAY AND EVERY DAY OF MY LIFE IS WITH THE ONE WHO MADE ME, KNOWS ME, AND HAS THE BEST PLAN FOR MY LIFE. I HOPE THESE SONGS INSPIRE YOU TO DISCOVER FOR THE FIRST TIME OR MAYBE REDISCOVER THE POWER OF A PRAYER.” matthewwest.com @matthewjwest christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys

God wants us to learn to depend on Him alone. Listen to the song "God of all my days" by Casting Crowns.

Culture Friday on the significance of Michael Brown's death and Kevorkian's first public assisted suicide; a review of My Penguin Friend; and Casting Crowns celebrates 20 years. Plus, the Friday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Compelled Podcast. After Kim Bigler's teenage son died in an alleyway, she cried out to God for a miracle and He answered. Episode #83 at CompelledPodcast.com.From Covenant College in Georgia, providing an uncompromising biblical education where students explore calling and career. More at covenant.edu/WORLD.And from Ambassadors Impact Network. Helping purpose-driven entrepreneurs explore financing options that align with their values. More at ambassadorsimpact.com

Episode 147 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by the CEO and Founder of Eagle Eye Experience and Central Coast Creatives, Professional Touring Musician, and a fellow Podcaster, Antjuan Robinson!!About our guest: Antjuan Robinson was born in 1986 in Anderson, Indiana and migrated to Tulsa Oklahoma in 1995. He grew up in a single parent home with no father but was raised by multiple mentors in Music, Business, Family and Faith. Lives in Nashville, TN with his wife and is an active father to 3 children. Duke'Morgan (9), Aniya (5) and Knowlan (3). Married his wife, Kaila, in 2012 after dating as teenagers. They have been married for 12 years.Antjuan is a Music Producer and Professional Touring Musician. As a professional touring musician, Antjuan has worked with musicians and groups such as, Wayman Tisdale, Stars Go Dim, We are Messengers and Casting Crowns.Started his first company in 2012 called Kontractors Music Group (KMG) and went on to create Eagle Eye Experience and Central Coast Creatives He currently is the founder of an Ed Tech start up. Antjuan has helped to build churches such as Transformation Church (OK) and One City Church (TN).Follow and contact:Instagram: @antjuaniamyoutube.com/@themanualpodcastshowAbout Our Sponsors:Hitlab: We specialize in the creation, marketing, and promotion of Podcasts and other serial content. http://hitlabstudio.com/Team Hiter: Our mission is to protect our customers from financial hardship due to unforeseen illness or injury. Simply stated, we provide peace of mind in keeping the promise of financial protection afforded by our health coverages. https://teamhiter.com/RAC Financial has the integration of partner solutions that every business owner needs to be successful. They help make payment processing simple, secure, and reliable by using state-of-the-art tokenization standards that are required of all businesses. RAC Financial cares about you and your business, and they will do their very best to serve you. Your success is RAC Financial's success. They've processed over $3B annually in transactions in less than three years!Get a FREE RAC Financial Cost Savings Analysis for your business here.Sign Up To Be A RAC Financial Agent

In 2002, Jon Erwin founded a production company with his brother, Andrew. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries, and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet, and others.They received 11 GMA Dove Awards nominations and 3 wins for Music Video of the Year. Jon and Andrew have also produced and directed several documentaries, including the multiple award-winning 9/11 story, THE CROSS AND THE TOWERS.In 2010, Jon and Andrew began exclusively developing dramatic feature films. In August 2018, they partnered with Kevin Downs and Tony Young to launch Kingdom Story Company, in an exclusive partnership with Lionsgate, which creates life-changing content from a variety of talented storytellers.Their features have all opened in the top-ten box office and they have received the coveted A+ CinemaScore® three times.Early hits include OCTOBER BABY, MOMS' NIGHT OUT, WOODLAWN, and the surprise hit I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, which became the #1 independent film of 2018, earning more than $86 million at the box office. Others include I STILL BELIEVE, a biopic about CCM megastar Jeremy Camp which was released by Lionsgate in 2020, followed by the 2021 release of THE JESUS MUSIC, sharing the untold story of how Jesus Music transformed into the multi-billion-dollar industry of Christian Contemporary Music.AMERICAN UNDERDOG followed in 2021, which told the story of NFL MVP and Hall of Famer, Kurt Warner. JOHNNY CASH: THE REDEMPTION OF AN AMERICAN ICON, is a documentary that details the true story of a music legend's spiritual quest and releases Dec 2022. Their latest film, JESUS REVOLUTION based on The Jesus Movement that changed the course of history and comes to theaters Feb 2023.Jon is also the author of the book Beyond Valor: A World War II Story of Extraordinary Heroism, Sacrificial Love, and a Race Against Time, which tells the amazing true story of his grandfather Red Erwin, who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in World War II. Beyond Valor was published in August 2020.Enjoy my conversation with Jon Erwin.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/bulletproof-screenwriting-podcast--2881148/support.

CHURCH & THE 12 STEPPERS. On this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast the conversation explores the relationship between the church and the 12-step recovery program. There is a lack of understanding and knowledge on both sides, leading to misconceptions and criticism. Some churches are supportive of the 12-step program, providing meeting spaces, while others have objections based on misunderstandings. The conversation highlights the importance of doing thorough research and having open-minded discussions to bridge the gap between the two entities. It also emphasizes the need for accurate representation of the 12-step program and its spiritual principles. Closing Song: Does Anybody Hear Her by Casting Crowns. #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook  

Estelle Everingham is an ordinary Aussie mother, retired teacher, grandmother and great grandmother, and an author of 'One of the King's Men,' the biography of her amazing son, Cameron. In this episode, we will be talking about what happen where we left off the last time. What did the paramedics tell Estelle after seeing Phil's black foot and what happen when they were in the hospital? Are you wondering whether this is one of the times he was taken to the hospital or his last? In order to find out what happened, listen this episode. Make sure to follow us so you don't miss Estelle's answer to the question where we left off.Our prayer is that by listening to her testimony that you will draw closer to God and to know that Jesus loves you and that He will always be there for you and that you are never alone. If you are grieving our prayer is that you feel God's love as he wraps you in His arms. Through God, you can overcome any storm that comes your way.To buy Estelle's book you can go to: One of the King's Men: Everingham, Estelle: 9781961438408: Amazon.com: BooksWe would also like to say thank you to our Spotify Sponsor for our music which is called, "Just Be Held" by Casting Crowns.We would love to hear from you so make sure to send us any comments or questions that you may have for us in any of our social media links.Thank you again for listening and always remember to Come to Jesus Daily!Connect with us through our Social Media Links:Email us at cometojesuswithannette.mahal@gmail.com Twitter and Instagram: @AnnetteMahal FB: Come to JesusYou can help support our podcast ministry and partner with us reach further to build God's Kingdom by either giving a onetime donation to our coffee podcast ministry or be a part of our monthly supporters. By partnering with us, you will get an invitation to join and be a part of our livestream events as it happens, unlock exclusive post and get a full access to all our bonus/special episodes, shout out to our new members, get a one-time gift for joining, be a part of our special community for our members only, receive a newsletter once a month, and most importantly partner with us as we share God's message to the world and that is by going to:www.buymeacoffee.com/cometojesusYou can also send us a voice message if you are listening in Spotify or by sending your questions or comments to (571)601-0067.

Choose to Believe by L. Whitney Clayton and Song- Oh My Soul.  ACU Sunday Series. Whitney Clayton of the Seventy teaches that we follow spiritual light in our lives when we choose to believe in the Savior and His gospel. Watch this video at-  https://youtu.be/oe3johHSDEo?si=DS7KUGswolaLCLri General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ 539K subscribers 12,992 views Apr 4, 2015 https://www.lds.org/general-conferenc...   Song- Oh My Soul by Casting Crowns.   SUBSCRIBE to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesu... Twitter: https://twitter.com/ch_jesuschrist?la... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChurchOfJes... 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I always keep a copy in my pocket, and I share it with people who are curious about our standards. It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospel—truths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13 It's also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn't make decisions for you. It doesn't give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. He is pleading with us to “increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.”14 He is inviting us to “hear Him.”15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me.   For a list of 100+ episodes of ACU Sunday Series visit- https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?kdsowie31j4k1jlf913=85cb8104bdb182c048b714ad4385f9e82a3aeb49&v=ACU+Sunday+Series+ Note- Click on “100 Episodes Found” in upper right corner. --------------------------------------------------------------------    HELP ACU SPREAD THE WORD!  Please go to Apple Podcasts and give ACU a 5 star rating. Apple canceled us and now we are clawing our way back to the top. Don't let the Leftist win. Do it now! Thanks. Also Rate us on any platform you follow us on. It helps a lot. Forward this show to friends. 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We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, join us in giving new life to brothers and sisters in Sudan who have enslaved as a result of their faith. https://csi-usa.org/metaxas   https://csi-usa.org/slavery/   Typical Aid for the Enslaved A ration of sorghum, a local nutrient-rich staple food A dairy goat A “Sack of Hope,” a survival kit containing essential items such as tarp for shelter, a cooking pan, a water canister, a mosquito net, a blanket, a handheld sickle, and fishing hooks. Release celebrations include prayer and gathering for a meal, and medical care for those in need. The CSI team provides comfort, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on while they tell their stories and begin their new lives. Thank you for your compassion  Giving the Gift of Freedom and Hope to the Enslaved South Sudanese -------------------------------------------------------- Food For the Poor https://foodforthepoor.org/ Help us serve the poorest of the poor Food For The Poor began in 1982 in Jamaica. Today, our interdenominational Christian ministry serves the poor in primarily 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Thanks to our faithful donors, we are able to provide food, housing, healthcare, education, fresh water, emergency relief, micro-enterprise solutions and much more. We are proud to have fed millions of people and provided more than 15.7 billion dollars in aid. Our faith inspires us to be an organization built on compassion, and motivated by love. Our mission is to bring relief to the poorest of the poor in the countries where we serve. We strive to reflect God's unconditional love. It's a sacrificial love that embraces all people regardless of race or religion. We believe that we can show His love by serving the “least of these” on this earth as Christ challenged us to do in Matthew 25. We pray that by God's grace, and with your support, we can continue to bring relief to the suffering and hope to the hopeless.   Report on Food For the Poor by Charity Navigator https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/592174510   -------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer from ACU. We try to bring to our students and alumni the World's best Conservative thinkers. All views expressed belong solely to the author and not necessarily to ACU. In all issues and relations, we hope to follow the admonitions of Jesus Christ. 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Luke Hockenjos was on a fast track toward death until the Lord intervened and saved his life. After many years of drug abuse, running from the law, and alcoholism Luke decided he was ready to die. After being cut off on the interstate and a high speed chase, he pointed the nose of his truck toward the other vehicle and attempted to ram them off of a bridge. He heard the Lord say to him "This is not the plan I have for you, it's time for you to go." He put his truck in reverse and a few hours later stopped using drugs and surrendered his life completely to the Lord.At this point in time, Luke was homeless with no money to his name. He began seeking the Lord and travelling wherever God led him, which was all over the country. This trip was totally unplanned but guided by the Holy Spirit. Each leg of the journey Luke met person after person who encouraged him, gave him a few dollars for gas, and sent him further on his journey. Luke looked up the 100 largest churches in the United States and ended up at a church in Chicago, Illinois. When Hockenjos arrived at the church, he learned they were hosting a Celebrate Recovery meeting later that evening. Celebrate Recovery helps people break the chains of bondage to alcoholism, drug use and other addictions and dysfunctional behaviors. During the Celebrate Recovery meeting, Hockenjos said the Holy Spirit led him to a Casting Crowns concert in Georgia. Hockenjos arrived in the arena with the song “Overcomer” playing in the background. Hearing ‘Overcomer' showed him that what had recently happened to him was really real. Luke had overcome that which Satan was chaining him to. Luke then continued his journey to more churches and more casting crowns concerts.Luke finally returned to Ruston, Louisiana later that month and preached his first sermon in late 2014 at Unity Baptist Church in Oak Grove, Louisiana. “I was nervous and called my uncle and he said, ‘Son if you just give them Jesus, he will give you the rest,” he said. “It was at that moment that it took off. Through God's faithfulness Luke continues a life free from bondage to sin. “Looking back on my journey, God provided what I needed when I needed it,” he said. “To this day I have been in full time ministry. I have never missed a bill.”TO LEARN MORE VISIT: Don't Give Up, Give Em' Jesus - Home (giveemjesus.org)

It is to my great sorrow, that a dear friend, Tom Franklin, left his earthly home this past week.  Today, I'm replaying the podcast we did together and honor of his great example of living, loving and serving well. To honor Tom's memory donations can be made to New Life Christian Missions. PO box 647, Floyd Knobs, Indiana 47119.   To Charlotte, and Tom's family, my heart deeply grieves with yours.  Tom embraced Tony and I with our loss of Andrew in such a way as to inspire us to cling to our faith of one day, joining our son.  He encouraged and blessed us by his kind affirming words. Not once, not twice, but every time we had the privilege to speak to him.   When I heard the news this past week. My heart sank for his precious wife and family.  But I must say that my heart also smiled that he heard the words he's preached about his whole life. Well done my good and faithful servant! Welcome home.   We will miss you, Tom.  What a privilege to have walked this earth knowing you.   As the words of Casting Crowns comforts our hearts, Tom has laid his crowns at the feet of Jesus, as he joined with all of heaven in the everlasting song, Holy Holy Holy is the lamb upon the throne.   As you listen today take to heart Tom's wisdom and love of people. What he has to say about suffering, grief, lament and God's goodness. Join me as we listen and honor a legacy of a life well lived.     

Each of us comes out of the womb trying to make sense of the world around us. The sights, sounds, and sensations—what do they mean, and what do we do with that information? To whom or where do we go to receive guidance? And when our role is to be the guide, how do we encourage another person to develop an 'ear to hear' what the LORD is saying? This weekend, we are talking about spiritual conversations with children, but truthfully, this is for everyone—Mom, Dad, Grandparent, and everyone in between. We think we all can take something from this important message for ourselves and for those we love! First time listening to our podcast? We'd like to get to know you!    Head over to: http://bit.ly/connectcardccc.   Connect with us!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/capecodchurch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capecodchurch/  Website: http://capecodchurch.com Connect Card: https://bit.ly/connectcardccc  

Part 2: AJ Strout has worked in the Music Industry for decades, with artists such as Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, Tenth Avenue North and Brandon Heath. AJ recently lost her husband, Steve Strout, to cancer and is now raising their three children on her own. AJ shares about how she's seen Gods love for the orphan and the widow, how He's in so many of her details, and why she has more hope than ever today. This episode is a powerful one for anyone of us who struggle with control and trust.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dbT1xM

This week we look at euthanasia/assisted suicide/mercy killing - examining the reasons why this is being pushed - especially in the Western world - including Shakespeare and Laurence Oliver;  Reasons for Euthanasia;  History; Belgium; Matthew Parris; Kevin Yuill; France; the Netherlands; Africa, Asia and the Middle East; Maid in Canada; Australia;  South America; the UK; Claire Fox; Debating Euthanasia; The Church; Archbishop Kanishka Raffel; Hitler; the Christian Answer.  with music from MASH; Ralph Stanley; Disturbed; Ed Sheeran ; Bach; Casting Crowns; and St Peters Free Church. 

AJ Strout has worked in the Music Industry for decades, with artists such as Casting Crowns, Matt Maher, Tenth Avenue North and Brandon Heath. AJ recently lost her husband, Steve Strout, to cancer and is now raising their three children on her own. AJ shares about how shes seen Gods love for the orphan and the widow, how He's in so many of her details, and why she has more hope than ever today. This episode is a powerful one for anyone of us who struggle with control and trust.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Um0P8A

“Octave displacement is a really big thing with adolescent singers. Make a game out of it - I'll have them match me, match me up an octave, match me down an octave - versus scolding when you're in the middle of rep and someone is singing too low and you just point and say ‘that's too low.' That's a little ambiguous for the average 13-year-old. To give them the strength to identify it themselves is practicing the skill we want to see played out in the repertoire.”Since 2006, Mr. Oakes has served as Director of Choral Music and Music Instructor at The Baylor School, a grade 6-12 independent day and boarding school in Chattanooga. Under his direction, the choral program has grown to include over 200 participants in four student choirs and a faculty choir. In 2015, he was awarded Baylor's Glenn Ireland Chair for Distinguished Teaching and starts his service as Chair of Baylor's Fine Arts Department beginning with the 2019-2020 school year.Mr. Oakes also serves as Artistic Director of the Chattanooga Boys Choir, a music education and performance organization founded in 1954 which now includes over 120 choristers ages 8-18 in five ensembles. Including innovative performance opportunities and collaborative community initiatives, the CBC maintains a performance calendar of thirty appearances annually. The choir has performed and toured extensively, including performance tours to Europe, Canada, and Cuba. Recording opportunities for the CBC have included commercially-released recordings with Stephen Curtis Chapman, Casting Crowns, and the grammy-nominated NAXOS recording of Maurice Ravel's L'enfant et les sortilèges with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.He is the former President of the ACDA's Southern Region and in 2012, he was selected as one of seven conductors chosen to represent the United States at the inaugural ACDA International Conductor Exchange Program in Cuba.As a conductor/clinician, he has conducted numerous honor choirs and festivals throughout the United States, including ACDA regional honor choirs. A lifelong advocate for music in worship, he has served churches in Florida, Georgia, and Tennessee and as a clinician/conductor for children and youth choirs at Lake Junaluska, Massanetta Springs, and Montreat church music conferences.Mr. Oakes earned the Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Florida and the Master of Sacred Music degree in Choral Conducting from Emory University. He has contributed articles to Choral Journal and a chapter in the textbook Choral Pedagogy (3rd edition) by Robert Sataloff and Brenda Smith. To get in touch with Vic, you can visit chattanoogaboyschoir.org or baylorschool.org.Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro Part 3 episode from February 16, 2024, to hear how to share your story with us.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.

The Grandeur of God by Jeffrey R. Holland and Song- Oh My Soul. ACU Sunday Series. To watch the entire speech visit- https://youtu.be/xRrKx6vIfis?si=OEjmVP-m90BFrWa- General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ 508K subscribers 9,731 views Feb 4, 2015 Jeffrey R. Holland - In word and in deed Jesus was trying to reveal and make personal to us the true nature of His Father, our Father in Heaven. https://www.lds.org/general-conferenc...   Song- Oh My Soul by Casting Crowns. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    For Come Follow Me lesson manual and materials visit- Come, Follow Me For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me/2023?lang=eng     For a list of 100+ episodes of ACU Sunday Series visit- https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?kdsowie31j4k1jlf913=85cb8104bdb182c048b714ad4385f9e82a3aeb49&v=ACU+Sunday+Series+ Note- Click on “100 Episodes Found” in upper right corner.   For many different Podcasts based on the ‘Come Follow Me' program visit- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=come+follow+me+   Subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesu... Twitter: @Ch_JesusChrist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChurchOfJes... Website: ChurchOfJesusChrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints   BYUEducationWeek   Get a Free Book of Mormon | ComeUntoChrist Church of Jesus Christ https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org › requests › free-...   The Book of Mormon brings you closer to Jesus. Click to download a free digital copy of the Book of Mormon and learn about it with online missionaries.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the Strength of Youth To help you find the Way and to help you make Christ's doctrine the guiding influence in your life, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prepared a new resource, a revised version of For the Strength of Youth.   For over 50 years, For the Strength of Youth has been a guide for generations of Latter-day Saint youth. I always keep a copy in my pocket, and I share it with people who are curious about our standards. It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospel—truths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13 It's also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn't make decisions for you. It doesn't give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. He is pleading with us to “increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.”14 He is inviting us to “hear Him.”15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me.     ACU Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, join us in giving new life to brothers and sisters in Sudan who have enslaved as a result of their faith. https://csi-usa.org/metaxas   https://csi-usa.org/slavery/   Typical Aid for the Enslaved A ration of sorghum, a local nutrient-rich staple food A dairy goat A “Sack of Hope,” a survival kit containing essential items such as tarp for shelter, a cooking pan, a water canister, a mosquito net, a blanket, a handheld sickle, and fishing hooks. Release celebrations include prayer and gathering for a meal, and medical care for those in need. The CSI team provides comfort, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on while they tell their stories and begin their new lives. Thank you for your compassion  Giving the Gift of Freedom and Hope to the Enslaved South Sudanese -------------------------------------------------------- Food For The Poor https://foodforthepoor.org/ Help us serve the poorest of the poor Food For The Poor began in 1982 in Jamaica. Today, our interdenominational Christian ministry serves the poor in primarily 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Thanks to our faithful donors, we are able to provide food, housing, healthcare, education, fresh water, emergency relief, micro-enterprise solutions and much more. We are proud to have fed millions of people and provided more than 15.7 billion dollars in aid. Our faith inspires us to be an organization built on compassion, and motivated by love. Our mission is to bring relief to the poorest of the poor in the countries where we serve. We strive to reflect God's unconditional love. It's a sacrificial love that embraces all people regardless of race or religion. We believe that we can show His love by serving the “least of these” on this earth as Christ challenged us to do in Matthew 25. We pray that by God's grace, and with your support, we can continue to bring relief to the suffering and hope to the hopeless. --------------------------------------------------------  

John 3:1-12 1 Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2 He came to Jesus at night and said, "Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him. 3 In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." 4 "How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus asked. "Surely he cannot enter a second time into his mother's womb to be born!" 5 Jesus answered, "I tell you the truth, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit. 6 Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, "You must be born again. 8 The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit. 9 "How can this be?" Nicodemus asked. 10 "You are Israel's teacher," said Jesus, "And do you not understand these things? 11 I tell you the truth, we speak of what we know, and we testify to what we have seen, but still you people do not accept our testimony. 12 I have spoken to you of earthly things and you do not believe; how then will you believe if I speak of heavenly things?" (NIV 84) DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1 When was the last time you allowed a long time held belief to be challenged? 2 What do you think about a salvation scale, weighing good vs bad? How has this idea manifested itself in someone you know? How about in your life?Describe a moment which helped you realize a scale isn't the way God works. What led you to this moment? 3 What do these verses say to you about this topic? Romans 3:9-18 John 3:14-18 John 12:32 Romans 3:21 4 In the song, "Who am I?" by Casting Crowns, the chorus reads: "Not because of who I am, but because of what you've done. Not because of what I've done, but because of who you are." What do you hear in these words? 5 What do you learn from this encounter Jesus has with Nicodemus? Bonus question: What do you think Nicodemus ended up believing about Jesus?

In this episode of the "Sailor Jimmy Podcast," host Jimmy Rogers is joined by special guest Mark Miller, the lead vocalist of Sawyer Brown. Mark provides insights into his illustrious career, from winning Star Search to producing for Casting Crowns, and his involvement in various movies. The episode delves into Mark's background in basketball, his strong ties to the military, and his upcoming performance at the "Peel for Purpose Crawfish Festival."Additionally, Susan Hickman discusses her journey with live performances, community engagement, and her ongoing crowdfunding campaign to finance a new album. She shares captivating stories about her experiences at music festivals, her dedication to supporting military initiatives, and underscores the significance of fan support within the music industry.Key Points:Guest Introduction:Mark Miller, lead vocalist of Sawyer Brown and accomplished songwriter, joins the podcast.Career Highlights: Mark's journey from Star Search to producing for Casting Crowns and his involvement in movies like "Ring the Bell."Personal Connection to Military: Mark's father's service in the Air Force and his own appreciation for the sacrifices made by the military.Upcoming Peel For A Purpose Event: Mark's participation in the "Peel for Purpose Crawfish Festival" and his support for Boots for Troops, showcasing his commitment to veterans.Basketball Background: Mark's passion for basketball, including memories from his high school days and playing alongside notable players.Introducing Susan:Our second guest and performing artists Susan Hickman joins Jimmy on the show.Live Performances:The excitement and nervousness of performing live, even after years of experience.Community Involvement:Participating in charitable events like care packing parties and supporting the military.New Music Campaign:Susan talks about using crowdfunding to fund a new album and engage with fans.Quotable Moments:"Just like every other American, we couldn't have the lifestyle and the freedom, and that's just so overlooked... It means everything."*"Music makes a difference in people's lives, and it's totally okay to be vulnerable in that way.”Links Mentioned:https://sawyerbrown.com/https://www.susanhickman.com/https://boots4troops.org/https://www.captainbrads.com/https://www.shrp.com/

Steve Teel interviews singer-songwriter Ben Fuller on this edition of Very Bold Radio! Steve Teel not only will carry Ben Fuller's guitar case any day, he will interview him any day and twice on Tuesday. Ben is the singer songwriter of hits: Who I Am (8 million streams on Spotify alone), But The Cross, If I Got Jesus, and new songs you just have to hear for yourself: Proud (we go deep into this powerful song on Father-child relationships), Other Plans (what a story!) and many more. In this interview Ben promises (threatens?) to do a backflip (shoutout Logan Cain), even sings a little “Cain”, and references conversation with the Cain band and Taylor Cain Matz about the power of God's word and the dangers of neglecting God's written word. Ben talks about the blessing of the platforms given to musicians but also that we ALL have gifts from the Lord and must lean into our special gifts. He shares a story on Mark Hall of Casting Crowns about being on stage and how easy it is to not invite the Holy Spirit to the party. Ben is currently on tour with We Are Messengers and Jonathan Traylor and talks about the show being realness, sweet, kind, without the competition that sometimes can be found. Most of the second half of the interview (16 minutes to 32 minutes) is spent going into the story (and backstory) of the song, Proud, as well as talking about how the love of God brings healing to relationships.  This is powerful song and also powerful story here of how God can bring healing to father-child relationships. Ben Fuller has depth in his relationship with Christ. That depth comes out in his songs and in his conversations and in this interview. Visit the Website! https://verybold.com/ Be inspired every Saturday by difference-makers on Very Bold Radio & Podcast!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do some people deserve the suffering they are enduring? Or Should there always be room for compassion when criminal behavior regardless of why a person did what they did, ends in tragedy? If your community is struggling to find its way in a crisis you'll want to hear how Dr. William Cooke has done it in tiny Austin, Indiana.    This is Season 5, Episode 11. We're going to take a two part deep dive into Dr. William Cooke's incredible book, “Canary in the Coal Mine: a Forgotten Rural Community, a Hidden Epidemic, and a Lone Doctor Battling for the Life, Health, and Soul of the People”. We'll also talk about ideas for how anyone can be what I call a different kind of P.I. - not a private investigator like me but a person of impact in your community.    The U.S. Census Bureau says that roughly 20% of the U.S. population lives in a rural area, even though urban areas make up only 3 percent of the U.S. land area. That often means that our rural citizens may not always have direct access to things most of us take for granted. In Austin Indiana from the mid 1970's until 2004, the down had no doctor of it's own. When Dr, William Cook set up his practice he had no idea the journey he was about to take.   Not very many doctors start solo practices in impoverished areas, but Dr. Cook felt that was his calling. Some of his patients had never seen a doctor before. That's not something we expect to hear in America, is it?   Every church has physical, emotional, and spiritual safety issues. Most just don't know it. Are you going to wait for a trainwreck to occur before you address them? Helping churches be proactive about safety is why I wrote “Reclaiming Sanctuary: Enhancing Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Safety in Our Churches”. I know how hard it can be to address unpleasant issues because I've been where you are - in a leadership position needing an intentional approach customized to the needs of my unique church.    I'm offering a free 20 minute strategy call for church leaders to see if my work might be a good fit for you. Email me today at lori@theunlovelytruth.com and we'll start a conversation about your church's needs and how we can work together to create a customized plan for your church. Schedule your no risk, all reward call today!   Luke 5:31-32   Jesus answered them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.  I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”   The teachers of the law, the religious folk of the time, tried to trap Jesus so many times. After He called Levi to follow Him, these leaders asked why Jesus and His followers would eat and drink with people they called “sinners”.  How easy it can be to fall into that trap.    Does it remind you of the people who criticized Dr. Cooke for his work, and even threatened him? Does it remind you of anything else? Maybe something you've seen in your church? I know I've seen it in churches I've attended. I've probably even been guilty of it myself.   God can't use us when we are showing that kind of pride. Casting Crowns has a great song called “Jesus, Friend of Sinners” . One line that really makes you think is “Nobody knows what we're for, only what we're against, when we judge the wounded”. I know that using drugs isn't a good choice. Selling your body isn't a great choice. But we don't always know what has driven a person to make those choices.   Jesus would've hung out with drug addicts, and the homeless, and the sex workers. So why aren't we? And if you do, I'm really glad to hear it. If you don't, maybe it's because you just don't know how. If your church doesn't have a ministry to feed the homeless, maybe you can work with another church's ministry or a local non-profit. I don't recommend going into a homeless camp by yourself though. Criminals will target the homeless because they are so vulnerable. If that type of ministry isn't for you, consider leading a Bible study in your local jail. I've done that before and the vast majority of the women I met had drug addiction issues. Many turned to sex work to feed their habits, or after being pressured by their so called boyfriend. They need to hear that there is hope and that God still loves them. You'd be surprised how many were raised in church and have no idea that they have any worth or value.   This book that we made it halfway through today just breaks my heart.  I was raised in Indiana so a lot of the places and names are very familiar to me. But really this book could've been set just about anywhere. Every communities struggles with these issues whether we want to admit it or not.    Let me know what you thought of this episode! Send me an email a lori@theunlovelytruth.com or message me on social media. I love it when people are willing to have those hard, but impactful conversations!   Visit my website to access more episodes, read my blog posts, or check out ways you can financially support the podcast so that together we can impact more people, more families, and more communities. If you would like to contact me about booking me as a speaker, or ask about my consulting and investigative services, please email me at lori@theunlovelytruth.com.  Episode about pill mills   Link to buy Canary in the Coal Mine   Share the episode    Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn   Check out my Amazon Author Page to find resources on personal safety, and safety training for churches. 

On this week's show the Bow Tie Guy discusses a quote from William Carey. How do we attempt great things for God in our lives? We also have a Song of the Week from Casting Crowns and a surprise appearance from Ryan Schupe. Enjoy!

On today's episode, we chat with Andrew Erwin! Andrew Erwin, half of the filmmaking duo The Erwin Brothers, began his career as a teenager working for ESPN as a camera operator in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. As a sports cameraman, Erwin worked with ESPN College Football Primetime, FOX NFL, and the NBA covering events such as the X Games and the Super Bowl.In 2002, Andrew founded a production company with his brother Jon. Their first ventures were commercials, documentaries and music videos. The brothers soon were directing videos and producing concerts and television programs for platinum recording artists such as Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Switchfoot, Skillet and others and received eleven GMA Dove Awards nominations and 3 wins for Music Video of the Year.In 2010, Andrew and Jon began exclusively developing dramatic feature films. Their features have all opened in the top ten box office on opening weekend and they have received the coveted A+ Cinema Score twice. Their features include OCTOBER BABY, MOMS' NIGHT OUT, WOODLAWN, I STILL BELIEVE, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, and the smash hit JESUS REVOLUTION.Andrew serves as Chief Creative Officer at Kingdom Story Company as well as produces and directs feature films with his brother Jon and Kevin Downes. The latest film, 'Ordinary Angels', is out this Friday! kingdomstorycompany.com @kingdomstorycompany christianmusicguys.com @christianmusicguys --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christianmusicguys/message

When Your Heart is Broken, You Need Brain SurgeryToday, a powerful talk about how to use the thought biopsy technique to do self-brain surgery and find the path forward to hope again.Scriptures Mentioned:Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 17:27, Philippians 4:6-8, Lamentations 3, John 10:10, John 16:33, Colossians 3:15, Psalm 71:14Music by Casting Crowns and Riley Clemmons (Note: both these songs, and many more, are on the Hope Is the First Dose Playlist on Spotify!)Music shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )Remember the ABIDE prayer/meditation practice:Level I (Hearing):ApproachBreatheInviteDependExperienceLevel II (Self-Brain Surgery Practice):AssessBelieveIncisionDeepenExpectThe Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast is now live everywhere! Please consider listening and subscribing by clicking one of the links below!Spiritual Brain Surgery on AppleSpiritual Brain Surgery on SpotifySpiritual Brain Surgery with TranscriptLeave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:Pray for us!Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links:Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here!

  If We Are the Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-31   “If we are the body why aren't His arms reaching? Why aren't His hands healing? Why aren't His words teaching? And if we are the body, why aren't His feet going? Why is His love not showing them there is a way?” Casting Crowns, If We Are the Body, chorus.     "'If We Are the Body' addresses a problem I've seen in churches all over - that churches are a lot like a circle. Circles are great if you're in the circle, but most people find themselves outside that circle for whatever reason.   There's not a sign on the door but you get the feeling they've got everybody they need. You're welcome to come, but you're not really ever going to be part of the circle and that's certainly not what the Bible teaches." Mark Hall   “I love this song. I agree with it completely. I've been to a lot of different churches where I just didn't feel welcome whatsoever. That's why I ended up in the church I'm in because people opened up to me and made me feel like I belonged.” Shebalba8   “My church that i grew up in had cliches and... it felt really uncomfortable. the church I am at now... it's like a 180. all it takes is a simple introduction to make a person feel at home. it won't kill ya...” Itzadoozy   “I really love the lyrics for this song. How often do people judge others who come to their church or judge other Christian's b/c they have beliefs slightly different from theirs? We are all brothers and sisters in Christ, and we must stand together or perish.” Singmesweet   If we are the body, we will value unity and diversity.   2. If we are the body, we will recognize the inestimable worth of each part.   3. If we are the body, we won't elevate one set of gifts above another, but we'll be mutually dependent on one another.   4. If we are the body, we won't divide over our spiritual gifts, but rather we will use them to build each other up and to care for each other.   5. If we are the body, we will rally around Christ, our ultimate unifying member of the body.   6. If we are the body, we will be driven by something far greater than our giftings, we will be driven by our love for one another.

What Is the Purpose and Meaning of Life? 6 Short Segments. ACU Sunday Series.   Living with Purpose The Parable of the Slope Spiritual Whirlwinds What Is the Purpose and Meaning of Life? Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ Song- Oh My Soul   Living with Purpose Finding your purpose can give you direction toward a life happiness and meaning. Coming to understand who you are, serving others, and seeking personal revelation from the Lord can help you break out of unhelpful life patterns and embrace a higher calling. Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/aJfhoAzST3A?si=XYjqXYKhIJD2cZhj The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 132,650 views Dec 8, 2021 Subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook:   / churchofjesuschrist   Twitter:   / ch_jesuschrist   Instagram:   / churchofjesuschrist   Website: ChurchOfJesusChrist.org   The Parable of the Slope. Elder Clark G. Gilbert "Hand art imagery follows Elder Gilbert's Parable of the Slope, which teaches that our direction we are headed and our slope matter far more than our starting point or struggles. Read Elder Gilbert's talk at: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s..." Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/yDLaWYtaG6g?si=2wUJKaMyM3VDSUiX   The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.29M subscribers 179,855 views May 25, 2023   Spiritual Whirlwinds Don't let the whirlwinds drag you down. These are your days—to stand strong as disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ. Watch this short video at- https://youtu.be/DzWXSz9hlxw?si=4fUYz2cOTyIlsnZ8 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.29M subscribers 1,193,296 views Mar 7, 2017 The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints https://youtu.be/yDLaWYtaG6g?si=-PhHZIX3x64yPaFa   What Is the Purpose and Meaning of Life? | Now You Know Where did we come from? Why are we here on earth? And where do we go after we die? We've all asked these questions hoping to discover the purpose of life. Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—believe that God has a plan for us. It's called the plan of salvation, and it contains the answers to life's questions. Jesus Christ is the central figure in God's plan. Before we were born on earth, we lived as spirit children of our Heavenly Father. He sent us to earth to receive a physical body and to learn and grow through life's experiences. God wants us to learn to do good and follow His Son, Jesus Christ. One way we show our love for God is by obeying His commandments. Of course, God knew we would make mistakes. As part of the plan of salvation, Jesus Christ would be born on earth. He would teach us, establish His Church, and suffer and die for our sins. Because He suffered all things, He can provide us relief from our sorrows and sufferings. Jesus Christ's sacrifice enables us to repent and be forgiven of our sins and mistakes. Learn more: Plan of Salvation- https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/t9iYqKk00Bc?si=wysjuug-vEmJJJWI The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 2.29M subscribers 231,580 views Sep 20, 2019   Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ | Emily Belle Freeman | October 2023 General Conference General Conference 500K subscribers 23,103 views Oct 1, 2023 Emily Belle Freeman compares walking the covenant path with walking the Jesus Trail in Israel. The One who was bruised and broken for us will allow mortality to do its work in us, but He doesn't ask us to face those challenges alone. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s...   Casting Crowns, Katy Nichole, David Leonard - Oh My Soul (Lyric Video) Casting Crowns 1.86M subscribers 74,624 views Premiered Aug 31, 2023 #CastingCrowns #ChristianMusic #OhMySoul Check out the lyric video for "Oh My Soul (with Katy Nichole and David Leonard)"! 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Facebook: https://CastingCrowns.lnk.to/facebookID Instagram: https://CastingCrowns.lnk.to/instagramID Website: https://CastingCrowns.lnk.to/websiteID YouTube: https://CastingCrowns.lnk.to/youtubeID TikTok: https://CastingCrowns.lnk.to/tiktokID Alexa: Ask Alexa to follow Casting Crowns on Amazon Music Lyrics: Oh, my soul Oh, how you worry Oh, how you're weary, From fearing you lost control This was the one thing, You didn't see coming And no one would blame you, though If you cried in private If you tried to hide it away, So no one knows No one will see, if you stop believing Oh, my soul You are not alone There's a place where fear has to face the God you know One more day, He will make a way Let Him show you how, you can lay this down 'Cause you're not alone No, you're not alone Here and now You can be honest I won't try to promise that someday it all works out 'Cause this is the valley And even now, He is breathing on your dry bones And there will be dancing There will be beauty where beauty was ash and stone This much I know Oh, my soul You are not alone There's a place where fear has to face the God you know Yeah yeah One more day, He will make a way Let Him show you how, you can lay this down I'm not strong enough, I can't take anymore You can lay it down, you can lay it down And my shipwrecked faith will never get me to shore You can lay it down, you can lay it down Can He find me here Can He keep me from going under And oh, my soul You are not alone There's a place where fear has to face the God you know Oh-oh One more day, He will make a way Let Him show you how, you can lay this down You're not alone (Oh, you're not alone) Oh, you're not alone (Oh oh) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    For Come Follow Me lesson manual and materials visit- Come, Follow Me For Individuals and Families: New Testament 2023 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/manual/come-follow-me/2023?lang=eng     For a list of 100+ episodes of ACU Sunday Series visit- https://www.podbean.com/site/search/index?kdsowie31j4k1jlf913=85cb8104bdb182c048b714ad4385f9e82a3aeb49&v=ACU+Sunday+Series+ Note- Click on “100 Episodes Found” in upper right corner.   For many different Podcasts based on the ‘Come Follow Me' program visit- https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=come+follow+me+   Subscribe to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the latest videos: http://bit.ly/1M0iPwY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchofjesu... 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It has been updated and refreshed to better cope with the challenges and temptations of our day. The new version of For the Strength of Youth is available online in 50 different languages and will also be available in print. It will be a significant help for making choices in your life. Please embrace it as your own and share it with your friends. This new version of For the Strength of Youth is subtitled A Guide for Making Choices. To be very clear, the best guide you can possibly have for making choices is Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is the strength of youth. So the purpose of For the Strength of Youth is to point you to Him. It teaches you eternal truths of His restored gospel—truths about who you are, who He is, and what you can accomplish with His strength. It teaches you how to make righteous choices based on those eternal truths.13 It's also important to know what For the Strength of Youth does not do. It doesn't make decisions for you. It doesn't give you a “yes” or “no” about every choice you might ever face. For the Strength of Youth focuses on the foundation for your choices. It focuses on values, principles, and doctrine instead of every specific behavior. The Lord, through His prophets, has always been guiding us in that direction. He is pleading with us to “increase [our] spiritual capacity to receive revelation.”14 He is inviting us to “hear Him.”15 He is calling us to follow Him in higher and holier ways.16 And we are learning in a similar way every week in Come, Follow Me.     ACU Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, join us in giving new life to brothers and sisters in Sudan who have enslaved as a result of their faith. https://csi-usa.org/metaxas   https://csi-usa.org/slavery/   Typical Aid for the Enslaved A ration of sorghum, a local nutrient-rich staple food A dairy goat A “Sack of Hope,” a survival kit containing essential items such as tarp for shelter, a cooking pan, a water canister, a mosquito net, a blanket, a handheld sickle, and fishing hooks. Release celebrations include prayer and gathering for a meal, and medical care for those in need. 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When Your Heart is Broken, You Need Brain SurgeryToday, a powerful talk about how to use the thought biopsy technique to do self-brain surgery and find the path forward to hope again. Scriptures Mentioned:Isaiah 26:3, Psalm 51:10, Psalm 19:14, Psalm 139:23, Proverbs 3:5, Proverbs 17:27, Philippians 4:6-8, Lamentations 3, John 10:10, John 16:33, Colossians 3:15, Psalm 71:14Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to the show wherever you listen!Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!Music by Casting Crowns and Riley ClemmonsMusic shared on The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast is authorized under BMI license #61063253 and ASCAP license #400010513 )  (00:09) - Countdown to Book Launch: Hope is the First Dose (01:14) - New Resource: Five-Day Bible Study Plan (02:07) - Introduction and invitation to visit drlewarren.substack.com (03:37) - The global reach of prayer and the importance of community (05:06) - Scripture reading and discussion on sound thinking and peace (07:05) - The importance of self-brain surgery and controlling thoughts (08:15) - Renewing a steadfast spirit and seeking resilience (09:48) - Finding Peace in the Midst of Anxiety (11:16) - Harnessing the Power of Positive Thinking (17:56) - Finding Peace through Music and Scripture (24:23) - Introducing "Hope is the First Dose"

As we near the end of our week focusing on tilling the soil of the heart, today we're going to look at the role of community in positioning ourselves to receive all that God longs to give. God is calling us into a deeper commitment to love others, and be loved by others. He wants to use us and those he's placed around us to guide us deeper into fullness of life. So as we set our eyes on him, may he fill our hearts with compassion and love, and desire to be fully known and fully loved by our communities. Our Scripture for today comes from Romans 12:4-5, and today's worship is  If We Are The Body by Casting Crowns. -- Thank you for listening to today's podcast.   If listening to this podcast today stirred up painful emotions for you, maybe because you've been harmed by those in your community before, I want you to know that there is space for you to focus on healing your heart and finding a group of people that are lifegiving for you. In any community there are problems, but some communities can be especially harmful. But know in the midst of getting healing, that you are still made to love and be loved by others. And if possible, try and keep an open mind and an open heart to God, allowing him to lead you wherever he would have you go.    Make sure to rate and review the podcast today, and I hope you have a wonderful rest of your day. May God bless you as you seek him.  

Today we're going to explore God's healing for our past wounds and present scars. There is so much power in forgiveness, so much healing in reconciliation.   May you find healing today for any wounds or scars you've been carrying, whether big or small. And may you find a greater measure of abundant life as the result of God's presence and mercy. Our Scripture for today comes from 1 Peter 2:24, and today's worship is Healer by Casting Crowns.  – Thanks so much for listening to today's podcast on God's desire to heal past wounds and present scars. How amazing is it to have a God who sees our need, and meets that need, with his compassion and love.    Before you go, I want to encourage you to take just a few moments to reflect on what the Lord did in your heart today. Reflect on the reality of his healing. And let that time of reflection spur you on towards greater openness to the healing touch of God's presence.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.  -   We are so excited to announce our very first First15 Kid's Devotional book, My Time With God.    Get your copy of First15's first ever devotional book for kids today!   My Time with God is a 20 day devotional written for young readers, ages 6-12, to help encourage and equip them to establish a lifetime of learning and walking with God through daily scripture reading and reflection. Each day of this 20 day devotional includes scriptures, activities, and prayers to help growing believers learn how to connect more deeply with God and about how spending time with God helps us live the life he's called us to.    This resource is foundational, answering questions such as,    What is a devotional? What is prayer? Why spend time with God? What does it mean to enjoy God's presence? “When we choose to love God and let ourselves experience his love, he also teaches us how to love others. Living for love means living like Jesus did. He was always thinking of others.” Request your copy of First15's new kids devotional, My Time With God, today by going to supportfirst15.org, and help your kids explore spending time with God each and every day! Again that is supportfirst15.org. The link is also in the podcast description.

As we near the end of our week-long series on experiencing the promises of God, today we're going to look at how living with faithful action, being the hands of feet of Jesus, position us to experience more of God's promises. May God guide us to into a work birthed from the place of abiding in him, that our lives would be marked by the fruit of God's promises coming to fruition every day. Our Scripture for today comes from 2 Corinthians 5:18-19, and today's worship is If We Are The Body by Casting Crowns.   --   Thank you for listening to today's podcast.    As you go about your day today, look for one or two opportunities to simply connect with someone around you in a meaningful way. One of the best ways we can be Jesus' hands and feet is by asking good questions, and listening. So take the opportunity before you today to truly love someone as Jesus did, by laying aside distractions and connecting with others in a meaningful way.    Make sure to subscribe to the podcast if you haven't already, and make sure to give First15 a fresh rating and review.    Have a wonderful rest of your day, and may God bless you as you seek him.