Podcast appearances and mentions of christian communities

Healthy marriages aren't built in isolation. In this episode, Derek, Gabrielle, and Andrew talk about why authentic Christian community is essential for a thriving marriage—and why waiting until your marriage is on fire to ask for help is a mistake.Discussion Questions:- Who are the people in your life that truly know what's going on in your marriage?- What fears keep you from being vulnerable with other couples?- What is one step you could take this month to deepen community in your marriage?Resources:- Community Message from Harris Creek- Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

In this episode of the Salvation series, Jonah and Patrick turn to the second movement of the Trinity epistle and explore what it means to experience Christ not only as presence, but as creative activity. If the first panel spoke of being and substance, this one speaks again and again of creating. What might it mean that our very essence and life are described as participating in a living, generative work?The conversation traces how salvation can be experienced through different doorways. For some, the path begins through the recognition of sin and the need to be rescued. For others, it begins through beauty, calling, and the awakening of a fuller humanity. Rather than forcing one approach, the text opens a different possibility: that salvation may first appear as the discovery of what our humanity is truly meant for.From there the discussion turns to creativity itself. If human beings are capable of creating, what keeps that creativity from collapsing into self-assertion or pride? The epistle suggests a striking answer: our creative capacity is never self-generated but participates in a deeper creating already at work within us. The question that remains is what Christ-like creativity actually looks like—and what becomes of the things we make when they arise from somewhere else.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Grant Mullen shares his journey from being an anesthetist to a physician specializing in mental health and spirituality. He discusses the importance of understanding the interplay between physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of mental health, particularly within the Christian community. Dr. Mullen emphasizes the significance of thought control, the role of emotional baggage, and the necessity of forgiveness and repentance in the healing process. He provides practical tools for individuals struggling with mental health issues, including the importance of daily quiet time with God and the power of prayer. The conversation highlights the need for compassion and understanding in addressing mental health challenges, as well as the transformative potential of faith in the healing journey.  

In this third episode of the Salvation series, Jonah and Patrick explore what Patrick calls the three chapters of our salvation. Beginning again with the Trinity epistle's surprising starting point—conscious of our humanity—they ask how salvation unfolds not only in the history of Christ, but in the awakening of human consciousness itself.The conversation traces a threefold movement: first the recognition that our being and substance already rest in the Father; then the experiential meeting with Christ in our humanity, where isolation begins to give way to belonging; and finally the work of the Holy Spirit, through which what was accomplished in Christ becomes something we can consciously participate in.Along the way they reflect on Paul's conversion, the temptation to define belonging through opposing sides, and the difference between a salvation that is merely received and one that must be lived into. If something decisive has already been accomplished in Christ, the question remains: how does that redemption become real in us?Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

March 8, 2026 (Pastor Casey Shutt) - A sermon based on Mark 3:20-35.

Inside Voices Community Conversations: How Christian Community Action & Hope For New Haven Support Families by WNHH Community Radio

This podcast episode centers on biblical discipleship expressed through intentional community, emphasizing that following Jesus goes beyond knowledge to lived obedience practiced with one another. Drawing from the Great Commission (Matthew 28) and the early church in Acts 2, the speaker highlights shared devotion to teaching, fellowship, meals, prayer, generosity, and mutual care as the core markers of a healthy Christian community. The episode challenges isolation and consumer-style church participation, calling listeners to open their lives to others, meet real needs through proximity and vulnerability, and actively practice the “one another” commands of Scripture—loving, encouraging, confessing, serving, and stirring each other toward good works. Ultimately, the message reinforces that God brings growth, while believers are responsible for faithfully loving and discipling those already in their orbit through everyday, Spirit-led relationships.

In this episode of the Salvation series, Patrick and Jonah continue exploring what the word actually means and why it still matters.Beginning with the liturgical movement from Advent to Epiphany, they enter the Trinity Epistle and reflect on the “Son of Man” as more than an individual figure. Salvation emerges as a rescue not only from false light and unworthy craving, but from egotism and isolation — the structural loneliness of the self.Through Genesis, John's Gospel, and Second Temple traditions, they consider the possibility that salvation is not primarily about exclusion or escape, but about being gathered into a shared humanity and becoming “sons of light.”Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

March 1, 2026 (Pastor Casey Shutt) - A sermon based on Mark 3:7-19.

This sermon explores the themes of assurance and divine confidence found in 1 John 5:13-19, emphasizing that believers can know with certainty that they possess eternal life through Jesus Christ. This foundational knowledge provides the confidence that God hears and grants prayers when they align with His will, which is discovered through the study of Scripture Additionally, the text highlights the believer's role in praying for fellow Christians who stumble, while reassuring struggling believers of Christ's protection against the power of the "evil one." Ultimately, the passage contrasts the secure, enlightened life of a child of God with a world that remains under spiritual darkness.

Ephesians Series: Ephesians 5:7-The Christian Community Must Not Be Fellow Partakers with Unregenerate Humanity-Lesson # 325

Ephesians Series: Ephesians 5:7-The Christian Community Must Not Be Fellow Partakers with Unregenerate Humanity-Lesson # 325

In this conversation, Victor Veith, a prominent figure in child advocacy, discusses the intersection of faith and child protection. He shares his journey into child advocacy, the impact of vicarious trauma on professionals in the field, and the church's historical indifference to child abuse. Victor emphasizes the importance of education, both for the church and for individuals, in addressing and preventing abuse. He also explores the spiritual wounds inflicted on victims and the need for churches to create safe environments for children. The conversation touches on corporal punishment, the lessons from Martin Luther's experiences, and the dangers of internet pornography, ultimately calling for a proactive approach to child protection within faith communities.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Child Advocacy and Faith08:14 The Impact of Trauma on Faith13:32 The Church's Indifference to Child Abuse22:03 Cognitive Dissonance and Child Abuse27:42 The Need for Community Awareness33:20 Corporal Punishment and Its Misinterpretation43:45 Lessons from Martin Luther's Experience54:39 Spiritual Wounds: The Intersection of Trauma and Faith01:02:41 Creating Safe Spaces: Church and Community Responsibilities01:11:57 The Call to Action: Addressing Abuse in the Church01:23:42 Navigating the Aftermath: Support for Survivors and Offenders01:31:32 charlieungemach-outro (1).mp4Victor's Links: Freedom for the Captives - https://freedomforcaptives.com/GRACE - https://www.netgrace.org/Center for Faith & Child Protection - https://zeroabuseproject.org/for-professionals/cfcp/(Book) Here We Stand: A Lutheran Response to Child Abuse - https://wipfandstock.com/9798385205769/here-we-stand/(Book) On This Rock: Centering the Christian Response to Child Abuse on the Words of Jesus: https://a.co/d/072rKL84(Article) Pastoral Guidance on the Corporal Punishment of Children(Article) Until the Blood Ran: the Influence of Child Physical abuse in the Life & Works of Martin Luther(Article) Applying Law & Gospel in Cases of child abuse(Article) Pastoral Care for Adults Expressing a sexual attraction to childrenGird Up Links:Website - https://www.girdupministries.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/girdup_podcast/YouTube - https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=bJQOUakikV4aUbc9

We begin a new series on salvation.It's a word that can feel outdated, divisive, or misused. Yet beneath the discomfort, the human question remains: What saves us? What saves a culture? What saves us from ourselves?In this opening episode, Patrick and Jonah revisit salvation through the movement of the liturgical year and through lived experience. They explore the difference between true Light and false light, the danger of coercive religion, and the possibility that the image of God already lives within the human being.Through scripture, biography, and contemporary reflections on technology and AI, the conversation suggests that salvation has not disappeared — it has migrated. The longing for rescue persists, even if the language has changed.This episode sets the stage for the series to come.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

Fr Gerry Proctor MBE (5th Episode) priest in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Liverpool. Fr Gerry Proctor MBEEpisode 5This is Fr Gerry Proctor MBE 's life story A Roman Catholic Priest with the Archdiocese of Liverpool. In this episode Fr Gerry Proctor heads off to Adelaide Australia to study base Christian Communities with the intention of bringing this idea into Liverpool. Now home as Parish Priest for the Parish of St Margaret Mary's, Piltch Lane, Liverpool. Pulling together the Anglican community and the Catholic Communities, developing the ecumenical church. And filming a fly on the wall documentary for 6 months with Granada TV. 2004 Fr Gerry Proctor is back in South America training in Spanish . Then we go to today's ambitions and achievements in Liverpool. Fr Gerry Proctor has written a PHD Thesis an MPhil at Liverpool Hope University based on works in South America and St Margaret Marys - ‘The future of the church as a place for small communities'Fr Gerry Proctor has received a MBE for works in the Liverpool Community , Engage Liverpool.Now he is working with the De La Salle brothers to create a catering school The La Salle Hotel School in Croxteth. He needs to raise £2 million to realise the next project / dream . This is an amazing story a total privilege to hear and to share with you.This is the fifth episode; we have one more to come . Formby Podcast would like to thank Fr Gerry Proctor MBE for an enlightening few days of discussion, chat and recordings. It has been my absolute pleasure. Contact to be recorded mul5@icloud.comOr message on instagram @FormbyPodcast For other works see @absoluteformby - a community what's on page for a small town in North West England art work see instagram @arti.iiiiiii

Ephesians Series: Ephesians 5:6a-Paul Prohibits Christian Community From Being Deceived By False Doctrine-Lesson # 323

Ephesians Series: Ephesians 5:6a-Paul Prohibits Christian Community From Being Deceived By False Doctrine-Lesson # 323

In this message, Pastor Krista Ortiz walks you through what it looks like to keep exercising your faith and building the kind of faith that causes God to respond on your behalf.

In this Roadside Conversation, Jonah speaks with outreach and admissions coordinator for the Seminary of the Christian Community in North America Dan Mistak about a life shaped by faith, rupture, and responsibility.Dan reflects on growing up in a rigid religious environment, losing inherited certainties, and moving through science, philosophy, law, and policy work without settling into easy answers. The conversation explores how wounds can harden into ideology or soften into care, what it means to act justly inside broken systems, and how faith can remain alive without becoming a weapon or an identity badge.This episode is unscripted and personal. It's not about having the right language, but about staying honest, staying open, and learning how to live without building defenses that turn inward or outward.Part of the ongoing Roadside Conversations series.Support the showSupport the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

Jonah sits down with Rev. Nora Minassian (Sacramento) for a Roadside Conversation on spiritual biography: growing up Armenian Christian in Aleppo, questions that wouldn't let go, faith shaken in university, and the surprising ways anthroposophy reopened the Christian question. They talk about freedom, suffering, prayer, and what it means to “become” rather than simply “be” a priest. Nora closes with what's lighting her up right now: Paul's letters, Damascus, and how Christ may be encountered in a new way in our time.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

Only a community centered on Jesus can actually last because it's built on forgiveness before effort, grace before growth, and identity before obedience. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our Essentials series with a sermon from Colossians 3:12-17 on the practices and postures of real community.

This episode is part of Roadside Conversations—standalone conversations shared between regular episodes of The Light in Everything.Jonah is joined by Conner Habib and explores questions of spiritual biography: how a person comes into relationship with Christ, how that relationship develops over time, and what feels most alive now.Conner talks about growing up without religion, an early attentiveness to the sacred, and the roles philosophy, science, anthroposophy, and esoteric Christianity played in shaping his spiritual life. Rather than a single conversion moment, he describes a gradual, sometimes indirect way Christ became real to him.The conversation also touches on healing, suffering, the “holy wound,” burnout, and Conner's current focus on vitality—how to notice what enlivens rather than drains, and how attention to vitality might guide life and action.About the guest:Conner Habib hosts the podcast Against Everyone with Conner Habib (https://connerhabib.com/against-everyone/) and is the author of the novel Hawk Mountain (https://connerhabib.com/hawkmountain/), longlisted for the PEN/Faulkner Award.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website (https://www.christiancommunityseminary.ca/). This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

Can you help to keep the podcast going? We will soon have to pay our annual fees to Acast and Wordpress. Even the smallest donation can help. Respond by clicking this link:DONATEChristian Fellowship: Peace and Support1st Thessalonians 5:12-15In our last study in 1st Thessalonians, we noticed that Christians not only live for the Lord, in opposition to the world, as individuals, but we live as part of the Christian Community, as those who are equal in status, but diverse in calling. To survive as part of that community we will be:-Determined to live in Peace! – And be at peace among yourselves Responsive to the Needs of Others! 14 Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men.Prepared to Replace Vengeance with Kindness! So, Paul gives the Thessalonians some specific teaching about the nature of the fellowship that exists within the local church. THIS SERMON WAS RECORDED AT TEMPLEPATRICK REFORMED CHURCH and is used here with their kind permission,READ THE NOTES HERE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Cyndee Ownbey as she unveils the first essential ingredient for a thriving women's ministry: prayer. Discover how the story of Hannah from the Bible can inspire and guide your ministry efforts. Tune in to explore practical ways to incorporate prayer into your ministry and events.Show notes: https://womensministrytoolbox.com/womens-ministry-essentials-cultivating-a-culture-of-prayer/Women's Ministry Essentials is available at Amazon (https://amzn.to/3Zu5Y06 - affiliate link), Baker Books (https://bakerbookhouse.com/products/9781540904911_womens-ministry-essentials), and many other online retailers.Thank you for listening to the Women's Ministry Toolbox Podcast. You'll find additional women's ministry resources below.Women's Ministry Toolbox Resources: Sign Up for My Email List - https://bit.ly/wmtbemail Website – https://womensministrytoolbox.com/ Online Store – https://womensministrytoolboxshop.com/ Online Training – https://womensministrytoolbox.teachable.com/ Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/womensministrytoolbox/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/womensministrytoolboxcommunity/ Women's Ministry Essentials on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/shop/wmtoolboxYou can connect with Cyndee via Facebook, Instagram (@womensministrytoolbox), and email (cyndee@womensministrytoolbox.com).

What if the reason you’re tired, burned out, or stuck isn’t your faith… but the fact that you’re trying to do it alone? In “Community Fuels the Mission” we look at Acts 4 and discover how real community changed ordinary people into bold, world-changing believers. This message is for anyone who’s curious about God, skeptical of church, or longing for deeper connection without pretending to have it all together. Jesus prayed that believers would be united so the world would believe and that kind of community still has the power to change lives today. If you’re looking for authentic faith, meaningful relationships, and a church that’s about people not perfection, this message is for you. Watch now and see why community isn’t optional, it’s essential.

The Bible teaches us that a good life is a godly life. Here we find not only the importance of relationships, but how to be godly in relationships, how to be godly in our speech, and how to be godly even when we suffer for it, and how to become the kind of people who have healthy relationships, even amid circumstances like suffering and persecution. Sermon outline:I. How Godly People Live in Christian Community.II. How Godly People Live the Good Life.III. How Godly People Suffer Well.Sermon Discussion Questions:1. Which of the qualities in 1 Peter 3:8 do you find most difficult to practice in Christian community, and why? How might remembering Christ's love toward you help you grow in that area?2. How does this biblical vision of “the good life” challenge our culture's (and perhaps our own) assumptions about what leads to happiness? What practical changes might that truth call for in your relationships this week?3. Peter instructs us to bless those who revile us rather than repay evil for evil (v. 9). Can you think of a current relationship where you're tempted to “fight or flight” rather than bless? What might it look like practically to bless that person this week?4. Why is it so hard to see suffering for doing good as a blessing? How does Jesus' own suffering “the righteous for the unrighteous” reshape our understanding of the good life and give us courage to endure?5. When people see your life, what do you hope they notice that might make them curious about your faith? How can gentleness, respect, and integrity make your witness more compelling?

In this episode, Patrick and Jonah conclude their Facing Evil series by exploring discernment, inspiration, and the challenge of recognizing true light in a time of false goods. They reflect on Christ as the orienting center for spiritual life and ask how human beings learn to test what appears good, spiritual, or beneficial.The conversation ranges across technology, medicine, and sexuality, considering how instincts and insights meant to serve humanity can become distorted when separated from responsibility and love. Drawing on Rudolf Steiner, near-death experiences, and modern scientific discovery, they reflect on inspiration, illusion, and what it means to remain human in an age of overwhelming stimulation.The episode closes with a powerful meditation on compassion, accountability, and hope—inviting listeners to consider how awakening, rather than avoidance, might be the path through the darkness.Extended reflections and personal notes are available on Patreon.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

This week on Sermon Spotlight, we take a deeper dive into Mark 11:12–26, with Rose Lauck, Mark Carey, and Abby Linaburg.The conversation explores Jesus' cursing of the fig tree, the cleansing of the temple, and what it truly means to “have faith in God.” Together, they unpack the symbolism, Old Testament connections, and theological depth behind this passage—moving beyond surface-level readings to see what Jesus was teaching His disciples (and us).Listen to the sermon we're talking about: fbcva.org/current-sermon-series or fbcva.org/podcastsBe a part of the conversation by submitting your thoughts and questions: fbcva.org/sermon-spotlight-podcastWatch this episode and subscribe on YouTube:  @fellowshipbiblechurchvaFind out more about Fellowship Bible Church: fbcva.orgSubscribe to emails from Fellowship: fbcva.org/subscribeEngage with us:Facebook: facebook.com/groups/fellowshipfamInstagram: instagram.com/fellowshipbiblechurch/ #SermonSpotlight #FellowshipBibleChurch #FBCVA #Mark11 #ChristianPodcast #BibleTeaching #Fellowship #faithineverydaylife #followingJesus #Discipleship

January 18, 2026 | Life in Christian Community | Pastor Suzy O'Dwyer

Pastor Sam Fleurry teaches “1 Is the Loneliest Number” as part of the Rhythms series, calling the church back to the spiritual rhythm of community. From Mark 2:1–12, he shows how godly community carries us to Jesus, covers our needs, cultivates our faith, and celebrates God's healing work. This message challenges isolation and individualism, emphasizing that accountability and connection are essential for spiritual growth and lasting transformation.Click here to view the episode transcript. (00:00) - Welcome + Community Groups Launch (01:05) - Scripture: Mark 2:1–12 (02:50) - We were made for community (04:41) - The danger of “me and God” faith (07:27) - Accountability builds consistency (11:58) - Individualism leads to isolation (13:02) - The paralyzed man needed community (15:24) - Paralysis today: shame and stuck seasons (21:15) - Godly community carries and covers you (23:16) - Testimony: provision through community (27:09) - Everybody wants community, not accountability (35:24) - Celebration, salvation invitation + response

Christian Community isn't optional it's God's design for your spiritual growth. In this episode, we explore why faith isn't a solo journey and how real relationships, biblical accountability, and life-giving fellowship help you grow closer to Jesus. #ChristianCommunity #SpiritualGrowthMany Christians feel stuck or disconnected because they try to walk with God alone. But Scripture and even our own experiences show that we thrive when we walk in community. From the early church in Acts to the challenges of modern individualism, this episode breaks down why you need community, how it transforms you, and simple steps to find or rebuild life-giving relationships.If you've ever said, “I can't find real Christian community,” or “It feels risky,” this conversation will encourage you, challenge you, and give you actionable next steps.What You'll Learn:• Why isolation weakens your spiritual life• How Jesus modeled community• The biblical blueprint from Acts 2• Why accountability, burden-bearing, and spiritual gifts require community• How to take ONE doable step toward deeper Christian friendships this weekWhether you're new to church, rebuilding trust, or ready to grow stronger in your walk with Christ, this episode will give you clarity, courage, and hope.CONNECT WITH THE BINMIN TEAMTikTok: / binmin_orgInstagram: / binmin_orgFacebook: / binmindotorgLinkedIn: / binminAsk Questions: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCESExplore more from Binmin at Binmin.orgSubscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-YoutubeSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/Binmin-apple-podcastFollow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/09etqAg...JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/If this episode encouraged you, take a moment to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and COMMENT.0:00 - WHY FAITH ISN'T A SOLO JOURNEY0:30 - WELCOME TO THE BINMIN PODCAST0:50 - IS FAITH PERSONAL OR COMMUNAL1:15 - WHY JESUS NEVER WALKED ALONE1:49 - CULTURE VS. BIBLICAL COMMUNITY2:29 - GOD'S DESIGN: IT IS NOT GOOD FOR MAN TO BE ALONE3:00 - HOW THE EARLY CHURCH MODELED COMMUNITY3:15 - JEW + GENTILE: A NEW KIND OF FAMILY3:55 - THE BLUEPRINT OF ACTS 2 COMMUNITY4:43 - WHY WE NEED COMMUNITY TODAY4:55 - REASON #1: COMMUNITY TRANSFORMS US5:31 - REASON #2: BEARING EACH OTHER'S BURDENS6:11 - REASON #3: ACCOUNTABILITY & CONFESSION6:24 - REASON #4: USING OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS6:50 - I CAN'T FIND COMMUNITY — WHAT NOW7:20 - WHY COMMUNITY IS WORTH THE RISK8:13 - EASY FIRST STEP: JOIN A SMALL GROUP8:40 - HOSPITALITY AS A GATEWAY TO FRIENDSHIP9:45 - YOUR ONE NEXT STEP THIS WEEK10:25 - FINAL ENCOURAGEMENT & BINMIN RESOURCESJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

In this episode, Patrick and Jonah begin the new year by returning to a central question of our time: how do we face evil without losing freedom, discernment, or love? Drawing on the Gospel of John and Rudolf Steiner's reflections on the work of the angels in the human soul, the conversation explores compassion, individuality, technology, medicine, and the danger of “automatic” spirituality. Along the way, they ask whether what feels like apocalypse today might actually be an unveiling — a revealing of what we desire, neglect, or refuse to see.Extended reflections, personal notes, and deeper context are available on Patreon.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

In Today's message Jeanie Spoke on the topic of belonging both at Asbury and in our Christian Community. Today's Chapel Frame is Kingdom Community.

Beginning the Journey: An Introduction to the Gospel of John with Dr. David L. MathewsonSeason Three of Divine Table Talk opens with a rich and thoughtful introduction to the Gospel of John, featuring special guest David L. Mathewson, PhD. Dr. Mathewson—associate professor of New Testament at Denver Seminary—guides Jamie and Jane through the purpose, structure, and theological depth of John's Gospel.Together, they explore why John is written “that you may believe,” how its language and themes shape our understanding of Jesus, and what makes this Gospel uniquely formative for faith and discipleship. This episode sets the foundation for the year ahead, inviting listeners to slow down, read deeply, and encounter Jesus not just as a teacher—but as the Word made flesh.Whether you're new to studying Scripture or ready to go deeper, this conversation will equip and inspire you as we begin our journey through John together.____________________________________Connect with Dr. David Mathewson:Website: https://denverseminary.edu/directory/mathewson-phd-david-lEmail David: EMAILConnect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Website: www.janewwilliams.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams____________________________________ Get Jamie's Newest Book:Living Loved: An 8-week Journey to Living Fully Loved

What does it really mean to be rooted in Christ—and why does growth never happen alone?In this message from our Growth: The Work of God series, we explore how spiritual growth happens when we put down deep roots in Jesus and intentionally connect to the body of Christ. Using powerful biblical imagery of trees, roots, and flourishing life, this sermon addresses the tension every believer faces: uprooting old habits while learning how to grow strong in faith.Whether you're new to faith, feeling spiritually dry, or struggling to stay connected, this message is an invitation to move from spiritual survival to lasting fruitfulness—together.

Patrick and Jonah continue their Facing Evil series by reflecting on Rudolf Steiner's picture of Christ's activity in our time and the work of the angels in human life.They explore the idea of a “second Golgotha,” consider the spiritual consequences of modern materialism, and touch on Steiner's image of a kind of spiritual “smog” surrounding the earth. As Christmas approaches, the conversation turns toward the angels as messengers and guides, and toward Christ as a presence encountered through inner awakening rather than outward spectacle.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

Patrick and Jonah continue their “Facing Evil” series by reflecting on the tension between automatic spirituality and a purely material, technical way of thinking. Drawing on Rudolf Steiner's images of Lucifer and Ahriman, they ask what it means to remain free, responsible, and awake in a world shaped by instant answers and constant stimulation.The conversation touches on silence, screens, artificial intelligence as a source of guidance, and the challenge of making space for discernment. Along the way, they introduce the striking idea of a “second Mystery of Golgotha” and what it might mean for human consciousness today.Support the showThe Light in Every Thing is a podcast of The Seminary of The Christian Community in North America. Learn more about the Seminary and its offerings at our website. This podcast is supported by our growing Patreon community. To learn more, go to www.patreon.com/ccseminary. Thanks to Elliott Chamberlin who composed our theme music, “Seeking Together."

In this episode, we discuss the following questions submitted by our listeners:Does baptism save you?When should someone be rebaptized?If someone was baptized as a believer but wasn't fully immersed in water, are they baptized?What if a believer feels as though they've grown in their understanding of the gospel since being baptized?What if someone isn't sure they fully believed at the time they were baptized? Should they be re-baptized?How do we handle our growing number of kids in the church becoming believers?ResourcesEpisodes293 - Baptism Imagery in the Old Testament294 - Tracing Baptism Through the Gospels295 - Does Baptism Save You?296 - What Do Christians Believe About Baptism? A Guide to Different Views297 - Baptism and the Covenants298 - Does History Prove Infant Baptism?299 - Should Baptism be a Requirement for Church Membership?089 - Infant Baptism (with Kyle McClellan)090 - Believer's Baptism (with Bobby Jamieson)ArticlesDoes 1 Peter 3:21 teach that baptism is necessary for salvation?What is the proper mode of baptism?I was baptized unbiblically. Do I need to be rebaptized?Connect With Us providenceomaha.org | Instagram | Facebook Email Us formation@providenceomaha.org

In Week 2 of In The Neighborhood, we look at Jesus' teaching in Matthew 18:15–20 about how His people are called to deal with conflict. The main idea of this message is clear and hopeful: Jesus is God with us together.Rather than ignoring hurt or allowing division to grow, Jesus gives His church a path toward honesty, repentance, forgiveness, and restoration. And He promises that when we pursue unity in His way, He is present with us.This episode explores how Christian community is strengthened not by avoiding conflict, but by bringing it into the light—because Jesus meets us there.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Steadfast Faith and Grace That Sustains – Hebrews 13:7–25In this final episode of the Hebrews study, Jamie and Jane walk through Hebrews 13:7–25, reflecting on the closing encouragements of the letter. They discuss the call to remember faithful leaders, guard sound teaching, and live lives centered on Jesus—the same yesterday, today, and forever. Together, they unpack how grace sustains us through every season and why worship, obedience, and community remain vital expressions of steadfast faith. This powerful conclusion reminds listeners that the God who began the work is faithful to complete it.____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

L. Todd Wood, founder of CDM.press, author, and Vindicta Publishing contributor, joins The Steve Gruber Show to discuss the precarious situation facing Lebanon's Christian communities. Drawing from his latest work and extensive reporting, Wood examines how Lebanon's Christians are under pressure from political instability, regional conflicts, and social unrest, and what a fragile peace means for their future. Wood also shares insights from his book “Paying the Price: The Untold Story of the Iranian Resistance”, connecting global power struggles to the local challenges in Lebanon. The conversation highlights the intersection of faith, geopolitics, and survival, and why international attention to these fading communities is more important than ever

In today’s episode of The Built Different Podcast, Dr. Zach Clinton sits down with Marq James, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Christian Care Ministry, the organization behind Medi-Share, the nation’s leading Christian healthcare sharing program. Marq unpacks the powerful origin story of Christian Care Ministry, explains the difference between healthcare sharing and traditional insurance, and shares how Medi-Share offers a biblical, community-centered alternative rooted in generosity, stewardship, and the early church model in Acts. Together, Zach and Marq break down why healthcare costs are skyrocketing, what families need to know during Open Enrollment, and how healthcare sharing can create significant financial margin without compromising Christian conviction. The conversation also dives deep into the issues families are facing right now, from the post-COVID mental health crisis, to the rising need for whole-person care. Marq shares how CCM is meeting these challenges through expanded counseling access, Christ-centered support, and a culture shaped by prayer, Scripture, and spiritual wellness. Drawing from his own battle with long-term COVID symptoms, Marq reflects on how his faith grounded him through recovery and why spiritual health must return to the center of the healthcare conversation. If you’ve ever wondered whether faith-based healthcare sharing is right for your family, this episode provides the clarity, hope, and practical insight you need. Links: Find Our More About Christian Care Ministry: https://shorturl.at/aBBDX Find Out More About Medishare: https://shorturl.at/UIa9l Get Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Counsel or Care Today: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

When life doesn't go as planned, how do we keep trusting that God is still good?In this episode, Shelley Giglio is joined by Grammy-nominated artist Natalie Grant for a vulnerable look at surrender, trust, and identity. Natalie shares how walking through thyroid cancer, a diagnosis that threatened her voice, became a catalyst for her deeper faith, helped her root her identity in Jesus, and how she's learning to release control in motherhood and life. Whether you're walking through uncertainty or just need a reminder that God is near, this episode will encourage you to pause, remember His faithfulness, and rest in His presence.The Grove is an extension of all God is doing at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or visit TheGroveOnline.com to get connected._____The Christmas GroveDates: December 8 + 9 Time: Doors open at 6:30p | Gathering starts at 7:30pLocation: Passion City Church // 515 Garson Dr., Atlanta, GAVisit TheGroveOnline.com/Christmas for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In a brand new episode of The Grove Podcast, Shelley Giglio is joined by the brilliant and bold Jackie Hill Perry for a conversation about faith, formation, and the unexpected places God does His deepest work.Together, Shelley and Jackie unpack the wrestle with ambition, the gift of hidden seasons, and how God often meets us in our lack to show us that He alone is enough.They explore the importance of spiritual disciplines — not as rigid rules but as pathways to freedom, relationship, and fruitfulness. And they encourage us to believe that God really does use every part of our story to make us more like Jesus.Wherever you are — leading, waiting, hoping, or trying your best to believe — it's our prayer that this conversation will lift your eyes to His presence and His power at work in your life.The Grove is an extension of all God is doing at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia. To learn more, follow us on Instagram @pcc_thegrove or visit thegroveonline.com to get connected. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We want to hear from you! Submit your Thanksgiving Prayer or a short note of thanks! Your submissions could be featured on Your Daily Prayer as we lead up to Thanksgiving Day. Thank you again for your continued support—we can’t wait to hear from you! https://tinyurl.com/322k4xau God never intended for us to do life alone. As our daily prayer and reflection remind us, from the beginning of creation, He designed us for community — with Him and with one another. Yet, for many believers, being part of a church family isn’t always easy. Differences in opinion, leadership conflicts, or even personal wounds can cause deep pain within the very place meant to nurture our faith. In this compassionate reflection, Laura Bailey reminds us that while church hurt is real and painful, Christian community is still God’s plan for His people. Just as Adam was not meant to be alone, neither are we. Throughout Scripture, we see how God uses relationships — even messy ones — to shape us, refine us, and reveal His grace. From the early church in Acts to the disciples who followed Jesus, believers have always grown stronger in community. Though it can be hard to stay when relationships feel strained, the call of Christ is not to walk away but to lean in — to forgive, to reconcile, and to remain united under His love. Today's Bible Reading:“The Lord God said, ‘It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.’” – Genesis 2:18, NIV

In this episode of Pray the Word on 1 Corinthians 12:26, David Platt calls us to rejoice and suffer with other Christians according to God's design.Explore more content from Radical.