Podcasts about cheerfully

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Sometimes we have jobs to do that really are not fun to do. It may be the dishes, taking out the trash, cleaning up your room, or if you live in my family the dreaded chore is picking up the dog poop! The quickest way to pick up the dog poop is to put a grocery bag on your hand and just scoop it up. When we have a job to do, how do we do it? Happily? Cheerfully? Or do we whine and complain? Nehemiah had a very difficult task ahead of him. It seemed impossible, yet with God's help and determination, Nehemiah got it done! Year B Quarter 2 Week 25All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: Bringing in the SheavesWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week: Abigail & AndrewPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Preached at the True Son Chapel International,  New Sebrepor, Tema.

Today, our Scripture is 1 Peter 4:8-13 … Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen. Dear friends, don't be surprised at the fiery trials you are going through, as if something strange were happening to you. Instead, be very glad—for these trials make you partners with Christ in his suffering, so that you will have the wonderful joy of seeing his glory when it is revealed to all the world. (NLT) What gifts do you see in your life that you know God uses?What service do you do that you just feel the presence of God when You are involved in it? It just feels peaceful to you, almost as if you can sense God smiling?What do you do that you can tell impacts others even more than it affects you?Listen once again to today's passage in The Message Bible … Everything in the world is about to be wrapped up, so take nothing for granted. Stay wide-awake in prayer. Most of all, love each other as if your life depended on it. Love makes up for practically anything. Be quick to give a meal to the hungry, a bed to the homeless—cheerfully. Be generous with the different things God gave you, passing them around so all get in on it: if words, let it be God's words; if help, let it be God's hearty help. That way, God's bright presence will be evident in everything through Jesus, and he'll get all the credit as the One mighty in everything—encores to the end of time. Oh, yes! Friends, when life gets really difficult, don't jump to the conclusion that God isn't on the job. Instead, be glad that you are in the very thick of what Christ experienced. This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.Did you catch the phrase: “Love each other as if your life depended on it.”? Who do you love like that? Who needs you to love them like that?Who needs your words? Who needs your “hearty help”? Who needs some of God's bright presence in their life with you being the one who delivers it?Our community will be made up of those who love us, but also those we need to love.Like the last verse said: This is a spiritual refining process, with glory just around the corner.Let's pray together: “Father, from the love I give to the trials I walk through, help me to reflect Your presence. Help me to love like my life depends on it—just like You do. As above, so below.”

Preached At The True Son Chapel International,  New Sebrepor, Tema.

Preached at The True Son Chapel International, New Sebrepor, Tema.

The Lord is looking for those who give cheerfully.

Voices in My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 619: I Cheerfully Refuse In this solo episode of Voices in My Head, I reflect on rest, recovery, and the quiet joy of being newly certified as a chaplain after years of work. I also share a heartfelt recommendation of I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger—a novel set in a broken world that somehow still points toward hope. Through story and reflection, this episode explores what it means to “cheerfully refuse” despair, choosing instead to live as people of hope, even in chaotic and uncertain times.     Connect with Rick Lee James Website: RickLeeJames.com Email: RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com Streaming: Search “Rick Lee James” on your favorite music platform or on Spotify https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqa Audiobook Out of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through the Psalms (Audible): Audiobook Link Special Offer 10% off at Bandcamp: use code 10off at checkout RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.com Hosted by Rick Lee James — Voices in My Head Podcast            

Voices in My Head (The Rick Lee James Podcast) Episode 619: I Cheerfully RefuseIn this solo episode of Voices in My Head, I reflect on rest, recovery, and the quiet joy of being newly certified as a chaplain after years of work. I also share a heartfelt recommendation of I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger—a novel set in a broken world that somehow still points toward hope. Through story and reflection, this episode explores what it means to “cheerfully refuse” despair, choosing instead to live as people of hope, even in chaotic and uncertain times.Connect with Rick Lee JamesWebsite: RickLeeJames.comEmail: Rick@RickLeeJames.comListen / SubscribeSubscribe, rate, and review Voices in My Head wherever you listen to podcasts.Music & MerchBandcamp (music + merch): RickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comStreaming: Search “Rick Lee James” on your favorite music platform or on Spotify https://t.co/S7nCRl0xqaAudiobookOut of the Depths: A Songwriter's Journey Through the Psalms (Audible):Audiobook LinkSpecial Offer10% off at Bandcamp: use code 10off at checkoutRickLeeJames.Bandcamp.comHosted byRick Lee James — Voices in My Head Podcast This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit rickleejames.substack.com/subscribe

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Faith in action changes lives. On this episode of CHP Talks, guest host Beth St Denis sits down with Jay Palko, CEO and founder of Cheerfully. This Canadian Christian registered charity wants to make a real impact with families and their communities. Jay shares how he and his team built a ministry that combines education, advocacy, and hands-on service to meet people's needs and reflect the love of Christ in tangible ways.In this conversation, Jay explains what sets Cheerfully apart from other charities, why building momentum now is so important, and how everyday people can get involved through volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word. He also shares an inspiring message about stepping out in faith to serve others and trusting God to guide the journey.Discover how faith, action, and a heart for service can create lasting change and be encouraged to answer the call God has placed on your heart.Disclaimer:  The interviews, podcasts, recordings, or any production of other organizations do not represent for the beliefs or positions of Cheerfully. Any appearance on or contribution to any show, platform, or media of any kind is for the sole purpose of promoting the charitable purposes and activities of Cheerfully.Cheerfully's Website: www.cheerfully.caDonate to Cheerfully:E-transfer (preferred for zero fees and faster processing)Email: donations@cheerfully.caPlease include your full name, address, and email in the e-transfer message.Online Payment (Debit card, credit card, or bank ACH)Visit the donation page: https://www.cheerfully.ca/donateEmail Cheerfully:  jay@cheerfully.ca Connect with Cheerfully:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cheerfully2025X: https://x.com/cheerfully2025Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheerfully2025

Joash decides to repair the temple: He sends the priests and Levites to collect money door to door The Levites shirk their responsibility Why God doesn't want you to give out of obligation or guilt, He loves cheerful giving The people happily give to the temple building fund How this passage connects to Matthew 9 Hey! Look at this other P40 content! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869 Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle This episode is sponsored by Trinity Debt Management. If you are struggling with debt call Trinity today. Trinity's counselors have the knowledge and resources to make a difference. Our intention is to help people become debt-free, and most importantly, remain debt-free for keeps!" If your debt has you down, we should talk. Call us at 1-800-793-8548 | https://trinitycredit.org TrinityCredit – Call us at 1-800-793-8548. Whether we're helping people pay off their unsecured debt or offering assistance to those behind in their mortgage payments. https://trinitycredit.org Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: www.lifeaudio.com Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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This week's episode is an old favorite from 2024. Leif Enger writes novels about good people living through bad times. His new book, I Cheerfully Refuse, epitomizes what the Los Angeles Tines calls Enger's “musical, sometimes magical and deeply satisfying kind of storytelling.” In this episode, Leif Enger and Jonathan Rogers talk about dystopian fiction; courage, literacy, and hope; and the bass guitar.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Pastor Ricky shares on 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 and explains how what informs our giving will determine our collective culture.

The sermon centers on the biblical imperative to add patience to one's faith, presenting it not as passive endurance but as a dynamic, God-ordained virtue essential for spiritual maturity. Drawing from 2 Peter 1:5–9, it emphasizes that patience—defined as cheerful endurance and long-suffering—is cultivated through tribulation, trials, and suffering, and is exemplified in the lives of biblical figures like Job, Abraham, Paul and Silas, and Stephen, as well as in the ministry of Christ Himself. The message underscores that patience is not merely a personal trait but a divine requirement for ministers, saints, and all believers, enabling effective service, perseverance in prayer, endurance amid persecution, and faithful anticipation of Christ's return. Ultimately, patience is portrayed as a necessary, deliberate growth process that, when embraced, leads to spiritual completeness and divine fruitfulness, fulfilling God's purpose for the believer's life.

The sermon centers on the biblical imperative to add patience to one's faith, presenting it not as passive endurance but as a dynamic, God-ordained virtue essential for spiritual maturity. Drawing from 2 Peter 1:5–9, it emphasizes that patience—defined as cheerful endurance and long-suffering—is cultivated through tribulation, trials, and suffering, and is exemplified in the lives of biblical figures like Job, Abraham, Paul and Silas, and Stephen, as well as in the ministry of Christ Himself. The message underscores that patience is not merely a personal trait but a divine requirement for ministers, saints, and all believers, enabling effective service, perseverance in prayer, endurance amid persecution, and faithful anticipation of Christ's return. Ultimately, patience is portrayed as a necessary, deliberate growth process that, when embraced, leads to spiritual completeness and divine fruitfulness, fulfilling God's purpose for the believer's life.

Pastor Ricky shares on 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 and explains how what informs our giving will determine our collective culture.

The sermon, drawn from 2 Peter 1:1–9 and supplemented by passages from Galatians, Colossians, James, and Hebrews, centers on the imperative for believers to actively cultivate patience as a vital component of spiritual growth, rooted in divine power and the transformative nature of faith. It defines patience not as passive endurance but as cheerful, joyful perseverance marked by forbearance, self-control, and a refusal to grumble or fret, especially in trials, suffering, or interpersonal conflict. The preacher emphasizes that God's own character—patient, merciful, and long-suffering—serves as the model for believers, who are called to add patience to their faith as part of the fruit of the Spirit, regardless of personality, culture, or circumstance. Through examples like Job and the call to forgive, bear with one another, and support the weak, the message underscores that patience is both a personal discipline and a communal necessity, essential for maintaining unity, resisting offense, and fulfilling God's will in the face of delay or adversity. Ultimately, patience is portrayed not as a mere emotional state but as a deliberate, Spirit-enabled response to God's timing and grace, necessary for receiving His promises and reflecting His nature in a broken world.

The sermon, drawn from 2 Peter 1:1–9 and supplemented by passages from Galatians, Colossians, James, and Hebrews, centers on the imperative for believers to actively cultivate patience as a vital component of spiritual growth, rooted in divine power and the transformative nature of faith. It defines patience not as passive endurance but as cheerful, joyful perseverance marked by forbearance, self-control, and a refusal to grumble or fret, especially in trials, suffering, or interpersonal conflict. The preacher emphasizes that God's own character—patient, merciful, and long-suffering—serves as the model for believers, who are called to add patience to their faith as part of the fruit of the Spirit, regardless of personality, culture, or circumstance. Through examples like Job and the call to forgive, bear with one another, and support the weak, the message underscores that patience is both a personal discipline and a communal necessity, essential for maintaining unity, resisting offense, and fulfilling God's will in the face of delay or adversity. Ultimately, patience is portrayed not as a mere emotional state but as a deliberate, Spirit-enabled response to God's timing and grace, necessary for receiving His promises and reflecting His nature in a broken world.

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Author Leif Enger joins us to talk about his latest novel, I CHEERFULLY REFUSE. Interviewer: Susan Marie Conrad.We'll talk with Susan Marie Conrad about her memoir, INSIDE: ONE WOMAN'S JOURNEY THROUGH THE INSIDE PASSAGE.The Chuckanut Radio Players  are sitting pretty in another new episode of As the Ham Turns. Our resident poet Kevin Murphy  wows us with his wondrous wordsmithery and original performance poetry… Our musical guest is singer-songwriter and multimedia artist Bob Paltrow.   Hosted by Village Books' Co-Owners, Kelly Evert and Paul Hanson. Rich Donnelly announces.  Performed live at the Lairmont Manor  in Bellingham, Washington, the City of Subdued Excitement. 

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What worries and concerns do you think the Saints had in 1839-1840?  How do we “cheerfully” get them out of Missouri and into a place of “rest”?

Why is cheerful giving so important?

1 Peter 4:7-11 New Living Translation   7 The end of the world is coming soon. Therefore, be earnest and disciplined in your prayers. 8 Most important of all, continue to show deep love for each other, for love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Cheerfully share your home with those who need a meal or a place to stay. 10 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. 11 Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength and energy that God supplies. Then everything you do will bring glory to God through Jesus Christ. All glory and power to him forever and ever! Amen.

On this day in Tudor history—10 September 1557—Joyce Lewis was led to the stake at Lichfield for her Protestant faith. Eyewitnesses said she faced the flames with cheerfulness. I'm historian and author Claire Ridgway, and in today's episode, I share the powerful and heartbreaking story of a Tudor gentlewoman who chose faith and conscience over compliance—with devastating consequences. In this video: Her noble lineage and tragic first marriage The moment that changed her faith Her arrest, trial, and unwavering defence of conscience Her final toast to gospel believers The dignity and defiance she showed at the stake Her lasting legacy, memorialised centuries later in Mancetter This is the story of a woman whose quiet courage still echoes today. Like, comment, and subscribe for more daily Tudor history stories. What do you think sustained Joyce Lewis's bravery—faith, community, or sheer inner resolve? Tell me in the comments. Want more Tudor content, including my monthly digital magazine The Privy Chronicle? Consider becoming a channel member and stepping into my Tudor court! #TudorHistory #JoyceLewis #MarianMartyrs #OnThisDay #ProtestantMartyrs #MaryI #ClaireRidgway #TudorWomen #FaithAndFire #HistoryWithHeart #TudorMartyrs #ReformationHistory

We continue to ride the trapar waves as Zigg & Aqua watch the classic 2005 mecha anime Psalms of Planets Eureka Seven, and discuss their thoughts and feelings on it as it celebrates its 20th birthday. Keep an eye out for this podcast between main installments of The GLORIO Chat – every two weeks or so – as we work our way through the show. This installment we cover Episode 31 “Animal Attack” and Episode 32 “Start It Up”

Acts: To the ends of the earth "Cheerfully Making Your Defense" | Guest Speaker: Bob Bresserthttps://www.ankenyfree.church

Have you ever felt like giving to your church is more of a burden than a joy?You're not alone. For many believers, the offering moment stirs up anxiety instead of worship. 2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”Those words—not reluctantly and not under compulsion—are key. God doesn't want us giving out of guilt. He invites us to give freely, joyfully, and with a heart aligned to His mission.But guilt is a powerful motivator. Perhaps you've felt it—when the plate passes or a giving campaign is launched. Thoughts flood in: “I haven't given enough... I'm letting God down.” That's not generosity born of grace. That's fear. And it contradicts the gospel.The Gospel Sets Us FreeRomans 8:1 declares, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.”That includes condemnation over money. Christ's death covers all guilt—financial or otherwise. If we're giving to appease guilt, we're not walking in the freedom Jesus secured.And let's be clear: there's a big difference between guilt and conviction.Guilt says, “You're not good enough.”Conviction says, “Let me lead you to something better.”John 16:8 reminds us that conviction is the Spirit's loving invitation into deeper trust, not shame.Giving From Grace, Not ObligationHere's a test:Guilt says, “I must give, or else.”Grace says, “I get to give—because of all I've received.”Hebrews 9:14 says, “How much more, then, will the blood of Christ…cleanse our consciences…so that we may serve the living God!”When we live under grace, our giving becomes service, not penance. We give because we're loved, not to earn love.Ironically, guilt-fueled giving short-circuits the very transformation generosity is meant to bring. When we give cheerfully, we remember that all we have belongs to God. That reframes us as stewards, not owners—a truth that reshapes us from the inside out.When we give from grace:We declare that Jesus is enough.We reflect our trust in God's provision.We participate in the beauty of Kingdom work.What If Guilt Has Been Shaping Your Giving?Bring it to God – Confess it. Ask Him to renew your heart and reshape your motives.Practice gratitude – Reflect on how God has already provided for you. Gratitude fuels joyful generosity.Ask what joyful giving looks like now – Not compared to others, but based on your own journey with Christ.Because here's the truth: God isn't after your money. He's after your heart. And when He has your heart, generosity will follow—not from guilt, but from grace.You can explore more on giving from the right motivations in the latest issue of Faithful Steward, our quarterly magazine for FaithFi partners. When you give $35 a month or a one-time gift of $400, you'll join a community spreading biblical financial wisdom. Partners also receive early access to new devotionals, studies, and Pro access to the FaithFi app.Learn more or become a partner today at FaithFi.com/partner.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I'm in my early 40s with a history of cancer, but I've been cancer-free for over 10 years. Still, I'm having a hard time qualifying for life insurance. I do have some coverage through my employer, but it wouldn't be enough to support my wife and four young kids if something happened to me. Are there insurance providers more open to covering cancer survivors that I should look into?I own 10 properties and have been rehabbing them due to damage caused by COVID-19 delays and a flood. My wife is still working, and our personal expenses are much lower than our business costs. I'm trying to figure out when enough is enough. Should I continue fixing up all the properties, or would it be wiser to sell some of them as-is?We're considering taking out a loan of $20,000–$30,000 for home repairs. Our mortgage balance is over $300,000, and my husband is retired. Our lender is only offering a cash-out refinance, but we currently have a great interest rate in the 3% range. What's the best loan option for our situation?We've been debt-free for 20 years, but we recently bought a second home for our adult son with special needs. The house requires more work and furnishings than we initially expected, which is putting a strain on our finances. We've always tithed faithfully—would it be okay to pause our giving temporarily until we're more financially stable?Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach.

Episode 252 - The Thinklings Podcast Welcome to Episode 252 of The Thinklings Podcast! This week's summer-style episode brings more books, more banter, and more Bible! Thinkling Boyd and Stearns each share a book they've been reading, and Thinkling Carter leads a devotional in the book of Job. Thanks for listening to this week's episode!

Text: 2 Corinthians 8:1-8This sermon is part of our current series: Church Body CovenantThis summer we are working through what it means to covenant together as a church.Recorded live at Bethany Bible Church on: July 20, 2025Bethany Radio is a production of Bethany Bible Church in LeRoy, MN.More content and info is available on our website: bethanybibleleroy.com 2025 — Bethany Radio

Renata Hopkins reviews I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif Enger, published by Grove Press.

How to choose joy over negativity, no matter the storm, by living in the “be” world

Psalm 91; Luke 4:1-13 Dan Marotta

SCRIPTURE- 2 Cor 9:7 “Each of you should give…no reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”REFLECTION- JavierMUSIC- "All Creatures of our God and King" Instrumental- "All That We Have" InstrumentalNOTES-

A talk by Thanissaro Bhikkhu entitled "Cheerfully Ardent"

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsBen Smith and Ezra Klein yuk it up on RussiagateNarrated by Jared Moore