Podcast appearances and mentions of christian discipleship

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

The Guys Like Us is joined with Joshua Porter who is an author and pastor. In this episode we talk about the importance of dying to self as a Christian disciple. The path is not a climb of ascent through might and willpower. But rather, laying down performance and self-help for a deep reliance and trust in the good news of Jesus. Josh's book How to Die: Chaos, Mortality, and the Scandal of Christian Discipleship can be found where books are sold.

If we truly believe Jesus is Lord, then his words matter… even the ones that challenge us. In this week's conversation, we reflect on Luke 6:46: “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,' and not do what I tell you?” Jesus does not rebuke here, but invites each of us personally to reflect on teachings, words from God, or passages of Scripture we truly believe. Let's also allow it to be an invitation to ask: which of Jesus's words and teachings have I forgotten or discarded because they are difficult. All of us have places where obedience feels costly or inconvenient. Yet Jesus never calls us to follow him on our own strength. Let's also look at what he does to help us? Throughout the episode, we also explore: * how the Holy Spirit prompts us toward deeper faithfulness * why some of Jesus' teachings feel difficult and what that says about our spiritual growth * how grace strengthens our weak places * the invitation to reflect on areas where we're not fully following him * the simple, daily yes that forms real discipleship Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.patreon.com/c/drawnear/membership) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fredandkara/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

This Advent message explores Isaiah's vision of swords turned into plowshares and invites us to choose God's peace in a fearful world. Through Spirit-led imagination and daily faithfulness, we become peacemakers shaped by the world God intends to bring.

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

In this episode, I'm joined by Faith Womack, known to many as Bible Nerd Ministries, for a deeply refreshing conversation on how to read Scripture with clarity, curiosity, and joy. Faith shares her own story of growing up with mishandled and misapplied Bible teaching, and how learning the basics of hermeneutics transformed everything for her. We talk about context, genre, the big story of God's redemption, why so many of us default to reading ourselves into the text, and how Scripture becomes truly alive when we allow it to reveal who God is rather than simply serve our needs. If you've ever felt bored, intimidated, confused, or stuck in your Bible reading, this episode is a hopeful path back toward awe, depth, and worship. And as Faith reminds us, understanding the Word isn't reserved for scholars, it's an invitation extended to every follower of Jesus.Faith Womack is the founder of Bible Nerd Ministries and a content creator who aims to inspire Christians to get back into the Word of God. Her courses, including “Bible Study Bootcamp” and “Theology Bootcamp,” have reached thousands, and her Bible study content has reached over 10 million people on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.  Faith aims to empower Christians not only to understand the Bible but also to enjoy it. Her debut book, No More Boring Bible Study: Why Taking Scripture Seriously Is Easier and More Exciting Than You Think releases from Zondervan in November 2025. Faith has a B.A. in biblical and theological studies from Covenant College and a M.A.T.S. from Erskine Seminary. When she's not filming or teaching, Faith spends her time with her family going on hikes, crafting and drinking way too much coffee. Faith's Book:No More Boring Bible StudyFaith's Recommendation:The Incarnate Christ and His CriticsConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

What is catechesis? Where did the way we teach and pass on our Catholic faith come from? On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Dr. Scott Hahn and Dr. Petroc Willey sit down together for a rich conversation about catechetics, education, history, and the call to Christian discipleship. They discuss the release of Dr. Willey's new book, Light from Alexandria: Recovering a Vision of Christian Paideia for Education and Formation, a powerful new resource for catechists and anyone wanting to integrate philosophy, Scripture, doctrine, and education. There is so much more to spiritual formation than apologetic arguments. Grow in Christian formation and encounter Christ as teacher by joining Dr. Hahn and Dr. Willey on The Road to Emmaus. ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america  Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

What is catechesis? Where did the way we teach and pass on our Catholic faith come from? On this episode of The Road to Emmaus, Dr. Scott Hahn and Dr. Petroc Willey sit down together for a rich conversation about catechetics, education, history, and the call to Christian discipleship. They discuss the release of Dr. Willey's new book, Light from Alexandria: Recovering a Vision of Christian Paideia for Education and Formation, a powerful new resource for catechists and anyone wanting to integrate philosophy, Scripture, doctrine, and education. There is so much more to spiritual formation than apologetic arguments. Grow in Christian formation and encounter Christ as teacher by joining Dr. Hahn and Dr. Willey on The Road to Emmaus. ✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America ➡️ https://stpaulcenter.com/america  Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center: ⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences: https://stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

In today's episode, Tim Whitaker engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Josh Porter, author of 'How to Die: Chaos, Mortality, and the Scandal of Christian Discipleship.' They explore the complexities of Christian discipleship, the rejection of Christian nationalism, and the importance of inclusivity within the faith. Josh's Website | Joshuasporter.com Chapters 06:14 The Premise of 'How to Die' and Christian Discipleship 11:44 Navigating Christian Nationalism and Cultural Contexts 20:41 Understanding Christian Discipleship in Modern Times 27:52 The Complexity of Queer Inclusion in Christianity 34:13 Orthodoxy and the Evolution of Beliefs 51:43 Bringing Heaven to Earth: A Call to Action ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We're part of the New Evangelical's 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice.  If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

In this sobering and soul-searching message, Pastor Karl dives deep into Matthew 5:17–48, where Jesus declares that He came not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it—and then raises the bar of righteousness far beyond anything the scribes and Pharisees ever imagined.Through six piercing examples—anger that murders the heart, lust that commits adultery in the mind, casual divorce, manipulative oaths, retaliation, and hatred disguised as justice—Jesus exposes the truth we all try to avoid: outward obedience is never enough. God judges the heart. Every single one of us stands guilty before His perfect standard.Yet the bad news is meant to drive us to the best news. Pastor Karl powerfully unpacks how Jesus' command in verse 48—“You therefore must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect”—is not a cruel impossible demand, but the very reason the Son of God came. We cannot achieve the righteousness God requires, so God freely gives it to us through faith in Christ. Jesus took our unrighteousness and imputes His perfect righteousness to all who repent and trust Him.A hard-hitting, heart-exposing sermon that leaves no room for self-righteousness, but ends with the liberating joy of the gospel: guilty sinners can be clothed in the very righteousness of God and stand before Him as if we had never sinned. Essential listening for anyone who wonders, “How can I ever be right with a holy God?”Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

In this episode, Bobby reflects on six months of pastoring and draws young people into a powerful truth from Psalm 32. God desires to lead His children with the slightest glance, not the painful pressure required for a stubborn horse or mule. Through vivid imagery and practical challenge, you'll hear how walking closely with God creates a life guided by subtle nudges instead of force — and surrounded by His steadfast love. This is a call to live so near to Him that a simple look is enough to move your heart.Topics DiscussedAdjusting from itinerant evangelism to long-term shepherdingThe spiritual impact of “Awake '25” and formative influencesHow God leads through intimate relationship rather than forceThe meaning of “I will guide thee with mine eye” in Psalm 32The danger of spiritual stubbornness and the imagery of the bit and bridleThe process of being “broken” and why surrender requires trustHow God's hesed — His covenant love — surrounds the yielded believerMoving from external pressure to internal responsivenessPractical examples of hearing God's quiet nudges in daily lifeEncouragement for young people to walk closely and obediently with GodKey TakeawaysGod desires to lead you relationally, not mechanically. Intimacy makes His smallest prompt clear.A stubborn heart forces God to use painful circumstances to get your attention; a surrendered heart responds to a whisper.Trust is the foundation of surrender. You will not follow God's subtle leadings unless you believe His way is good.God's lovingkindness surrounds those who walk near Him, protecting and guiding them in every direction.Yielding to God daily positions you to live a life marked by His presence, His prompting, and His overflowing love.Resource LinksDr. Jim Van Gelderen – “0/100” / “God's Theological Continental Divide”(Link placeholder: INSERT 0/100 SERMON URL)Additional sermons by Dr. John Van Gelderen(Link placeholder: INSERT JOHN VAN GELDEREN SERMON COLLECTION URL)Fellowship Baptist Church Podcast(Link placeholder: INSERT FBC PODCAST URL)Current sermon series (Matthew, 1 Corinthians, Proverbs, Galatians)(Link placeholder: INSERT SERIES PAGE OR MAIN SERMON ARCHIVE URL) If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

How should churches respond when someone in a same-sex relationship wants to volunteer?Brady Cone dives into one of the most asked—and most delicate—questions he receives from churches across the country. What role should elders play? What expectations should exist? And how do we hold truth and compassion together?If this helped you, check out more resources at CalibrateMinistries.com.Timestamps:00:00 — Why This Podcast Exists: Real Questions Need More Than Two Minutes00:45 — The Most Common Question Brady Gets From Churches02:13 — When Someone in a Same-Sex Relationship Wants to Serve: First Steps03:15 — Why Elders Must Handle These Situations (Not Volunteers)05:28 — What Is the Purpose of a Church Service? Evangelism or Discipleship?07:55 — Why Healthy, Robust Church Membership Actually Matters10:33 — How Church Membership Protects Both the Individual and the Body11:57 — Why Unrepentant Sin Should Feel Uncomfortable in Church13:23 — Handling Same-Sex Couples: Individual vs. Couple Discipleship16:26 — Why Discipleship Must Be Individual for Same-Sex CouplesJoin us weekly as we strive help people embrace God's standard for sexuality! Other ways to listen:https://linktr.ee/calibrateconversations#Church#Leadership#Truth

 Jesus redefines greatness as humble service. In this message, we explore how grace frees us from striving for status and empowers us to lift others up, following Christ's example of self-giving love. 

Today we're trashing feminism some more, because it obviously deserves it. Feminism is not only unbiblical, it's extremely destructive for all of society. We'll talk about why Christian podcasters like Allie Beth Stuckey shouldn't defend their feminism while claiming to follow Christ, and why Christianity itself is a patriarchy, by God's design. It's time for biblical men to stop waiting for permission from feminists and take back the authority God gave them. We'll also discuss more of the Trump administration's mistakes, including this ridiculous new 50-year mortgage idea that proves how far from wisdom our leaders have fallen.

 Pastor Mark challenges us to choose calling over comfort. Based on Matthew 14, this sermon reminds us that true faith begins where comfort ends—and that the safest place to be is wherever Jesus is. 

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

Sometimes, we all just need a friend day! Grab your favorite drink and join us today for our much needed friend day chat. In this relaxed episode of Draw Near, let's cut throught the stresses and weariness. Fred and Kara catch up, asking each other questions that spark joy, honesty, and laughter. Want to join us? Help us grow by following the Draw Near podcast on your favorite platform. Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.patreon.com/c/drawnear/membership) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fredandkara/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

 Are you chronically busy, ever-scrolling, always “on”? What if the stillness you try to avoid is the very place where God meets you? In this episode of the Soul02 podcast, Lou Perez explores the surprising work of boredom in our spiritual lives. We trace recent research (including from Harvard) that shows when we shy away from boredom we lose access to reflection, meaning, and creativity.  Connect with us: YouTube: YouTube.com/@soul02-oxygen Facebook: @LP.Oxygen https://www.facebook.com/LP.Oxygen Instagram: LP.Oxygen Twitter: @Soul025 Buzzsprout: Soul02-Buzzsprout Spotify: Soul02 - Spotify Apple: Soul02-Itunes Stitcher: Soul02-Stitcher

Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast

 You don't win the game of life by staying in control—you win by letting Jesus lead. In this message, Pastor Mark shares how surrendering control brings true peace, joy, and freedom in Christ. 

There's an honest difference between "looking" holy and "living" a holy life. Reflecting on Luke 18:9–14, Fred and Kara explore how pride and comparison creep into our hearts, why appearances are not what God looks at, and how one's heart is truly the measure holiness. Looking beyond all you do for God, what does your heart look like? Let's dive into how pride can creep into our prayer life, how comparison blinds us to grace, and why holiness is not something we achieve but an interior posture of the heart. Be sure the like/subscribe to DRAW NEAR on your favorite Podcast platform! Book Fred and/or Kara to speak by visiting the Draw Near "booking page (https://www.drawnear.me/booking)." Click here (https://www.patreon.com/c/drawnear/membership) to become a patron! Patrons are essentially "sponsors" and co-producers or Draw Near as it could not happen without them. "Like" and follow us on Facebook! (https://www.facebook.com/fredandkara). Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/fredandkara/)! Who are "Fred and Kara?" Find out by visiting our home page. (https://www.drawnear.me/) Like our podcast? Hit that “subscribe” button AND the notification button/bell to know when new episodes are posted! Give us a rating! Leave a review! Tell your friends! Even more, pray for us! Draw Near Theme © Fred Shellabarger & Kara Kardell

In this episode, Carmen Imes joins me to explore her new book Becoming God's Family: Why Church Still Matters. We look at why the church, despite its failures, divisions, and imperfections, remains central to the way of Jesus. Carmen traces the story of God's people from Abraham and Sinai to the early church, revealing how God has always chosen to work through community. She offers a compelling vision of what it means to belong to one another, to wait together on God, and to become a family formed by grace. This conversation is a reminder that church isn't a perfect institution, it's a gathering of people who need God and one another. In a world of disconnection and individualism, this is an invitation to rediscover the beauty of life together.Dr. Carmen Joy Imes is associate professor of Old Testament at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, in Southern California. She is the author of Bearing God's Name: Why Sinai Still Matters, Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters, and Becoming God's Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Her primary areas of expertise are Exodus and the Psalms. Carmen has a YouTube channel where she releases weekly Torah Tuesday videos and you can find her writing on various websites, including Christianity Today, Substack, The Well, and The Politics of Scripture blog. Carmen has appeared on over 150 podcasts and radio outlets. She enjoys traveling to speak at churches, schools, conferences, and retreats. Carmen is passionate about equipping the church to engage the Old Testament well and to see its relevance for the Christian life.Carmen's Book:Becoming God's FamilyCarmen's Recommendations:All Creatures Great and SmallSingle Ever AfterConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

Year C – Reformation Sunday – October 26, 2025               John 8:31-36 Grace and peace to you from God, our Creator, and from our Savior, Jesus Christ, who sets us free. Amen. *** “…the truth will make you free.” On the surface, this seems like a simple thing to say. It's really inspirational, yes? The truth will make you free… I've seen this verse printed on coffee mugs and tote bags, and I've heard it quoted in shows and movies. The truth will make you free… My truth is that when I hear this, I hear it stated by Marilla Cuthbert from Anne of Green Gables… not the Netflix remake, but the old 1985 version with Megan Follows that I watched on repeat until the VHS tape wore out. For some reason, when she said it, it felt very important. The truth will make you free… This statement seems straightforward, and yet, for me, there are these nagging questions that follow… Like what is truth? And what… is freedom? The more I consider these questions, the more abstract the concepts become… truth and freedom. Since these are Jesus' words, we can infer he is speaking to something beyond our human, earthly experience… but that insight doesn't make it clearer. Full understanding feels just beyond my grasp… and you know, that's okay. Jesus isn't known for giving clear answers. Asking questions, yes, but not so much on giving answers. Jesus wants us to sit with his words… to roll them around in our minds. He said, “If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Jesus' words are an invitation. His words are an invitation to a group of people who are there… because they believe in him. Like us here today, they believe Jesus has something worth teaching. But rather than giving up a clear answer, Jesus calls them… like he calls us, to a journey of discovery. Belief is only the first step. There is so much more to discover. There is a destination on this journey, but this destination isn't a place… it's a person… it is the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus said, if you continue in my word… it's important to note here that the word translated as “continue” is the Greek word meno… it means to abide… and it shows up 41 times in the Gospel of John… that's a lot… It gets translated into many different words like continue, stay, dwell, remain… but the word is always meno… abide… and its meaning is so much deeper than any of those English words. To abide is more like… occupying the same physical space. It is to give our whole identity and person over to the identity and person of Jesus Christ… so much so… that we are entirely different from what we were before. “…if you abide in my word…” And abiding with Jesus Christ isn't necessarily the final destination either… abiding with Jesus Christ isn't the promised reward that is only available to us after we die. Jesus is calling us to abide with him now, to dwell with him today, to continue in his word from this moment on… and when we accept his invitation to abide… to dwell… to let our very self… become one with the person of Christ, THEN we will become his disciples. “…and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Becoming a disciple means accepting Jesus' invitation to journey toward understanding truth and freedom. Jesus' invitation is to journey toward the understanding that Jesus IS truth, the truth that makes known the eternal God… because Jesus IS the eternal God. Becoming a disciple means embracing the journey toward a truth… that sets us free… It is a truth that sets all people free, the freedom to recognize that Jesus is God, here with us, offering love, provision, and protection. This truth… and this freedom… they take a lifetime and beyond to understand because God is not restricted by our human perceptions… and our limited interpretations. And this truth that sets us free is for all people because God so loves the whole world. Jesus is truth, and this truth is freedom, but fully understanding it is just beyond our grasp, imploring us to keep learning and keep growing. Jesus said, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” Jesus is inviting us to dwell with him, to abide in his words. What Jesus calls us to is a serious commitment of continual growth and learning …of being changed by this mutually abiding relationship. Jesus calls us to allow ourselves to be formed and RE-formed by his Word… to embrace a continual state of being made new. *** Now… I want to pause here a moment… because we follow the lectionary… the three-year cycle of scripture readings… which means we have been on a steady march through the Gospel of Luke… traveling with Jesus toward Jerusalem… and the cross. Like all authors, Luke has his own literary style and his own agenda for his Gospel. For Luke, and specifically for the passages we have been dwelling in these last couple of months, it is… a travel narrative… drawing together a pluralistic community under the name of Jesus… and emphasizing that the promises of salvation and the kingdom of God are open to all peoples, but most especially… the marginalized, the poor, the disabled, women, and Gentiles… anyone whom society pushes out. Luke's gospel stresses the importance of community, and how we live together and share our resources… as part of our mission and call as disciples. Through his way of telling the story, Luke emphasizes that our God is not a conquering war hero… but a humble Savior… who turns expectations upside down… and saves people in unexpected ways… through healing, forgiveness, wholeness, and restoration. But now for Reformation Sunday, we interrupt our march through Luke… to hear from the gospel of John. For John, his primary theological claim is that Jesus IS God who offers us salvation through a relationship with him… and to prove God's faithfulness to us, Jesus goes willingly to the cross to lay down his life for us. We are continually invited into a relationship with God through Jesus… and it is through this relationship that we receive grace and salvation. And like any relationship… it requires daily nourishment… it requires investment in who we are becoming as we journey with Jesus as disciples… as we abide in his Word. I wanted to point this out for you… because for me… it actually feels a bit jarring to dig as deeply into the Luke narrative as we have been and to lean into Luke's way of understanding Christ… only to then jump into a different perspective without at least acknowledging the shift. And yet… both Gospels are true…and both offer us the Good News of Jesus Christ, our Savior who takes away the sin of the world. But when we take notice their differences in perspective… instead of blending them together into one harmonized gospel… I think it gives us a richer understanding of God, through Jesus, in whom we abide. *** And so… on this Reformation Sunday… I think it is quite perfect that we look to John, who so strongly emphasizes our relationship with Jesus… that on this day of celebrating that we are continually Re-forming… continually growing and changing because of our relationship with God through Jesus… who better to hear from… than John… John… who understands that when Jesus calls us to abide, it is an ongoing process… It's not a once-and-done salvation experience, but a lifelong relationship. And that when Jesus calls us to abide as his disciples… that we are being called into a communal relationship… we are being called into community. Something that Luke certainly supports! This journey of discipleship… of abiding in God's word… we do this together… we abide in Jesus' Word as a community of believers… supporting each other through joy and sorrow… through strong faith and doubt. We abide in Jesus' Word together… because we share the same goal of being formed and re-formed by God's Word. We abide in Jesus' Word together so that over time, our understanding of God, and of God's gifts of grace and salvation will grow… Receiving this grace brings freedom… Freedom to dedicate your life to reflecting God's love onto your neighbors rather than chasing salvation for yourself. Receiving God's grace is to know the truth that this grace is God's gift to us, given through Jesus, who invites us to spend our lives with him. Our lives here and now, in this place. Today. “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.” These are, indeed, important words. Believing in Jesus is only the beginning, but knowing the truth that is Jesus, who is God, and the freedom that truth brings… is a lifelong journey that will continually change us in the most beautiful ways. This is the invitation Jesus offers you… to choose this life and this journey with Christ to discover how abiding in Jesus as a lifelong disciple will reveal God's glorious truth and God's most beautiful freedom. Amen. ***

Psalm 23 is more than poetry—it's a lifeline. In this powerful Conquer Workshop, David Rains draws from the shepherd's life to reveal how intimately the Lord leads, restores, and protects His own. Discover the comfort, courage, and confidence that come from knowing the Good Shepherd personally.This is the fourth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.Don't forget to make plans to join hundreds of other young people next October 14–16, 2026 for our annual meeting in Menomonee Falls, WI. For more information, please visit theegeneration.org/tgys. If you've been encouraged by this podcast, please take the time to give us a five-star rating and write a brief review. That would help tremendously in getting the word out and raising the visibility of the Thee Generation for others. For more faith inspiring resources and information about joining Thee Generation, please visit theegeneration.org.

hey homegirlsss. God started reminded me that His love for me is so much bigger than my love for Him. that sounds simple, but it's something that changed the way i see everything.so many of us have grown up in church believing we have to prove our love for God through effort. through serving, striving, and trying to do everything “right.” but what if the gospel was never about how much you love God, and instead about how deeply He loves you?

What does it mean to live face to face - with God, with others, and with our truest selves? In this episode of Theologically Fashioned, Aimee Bird discusses her newest book, Saving Face.  Through poetic reflection and theological honesty, Aimee invites us to explore what happens when our spiritual masks begin to crack - and how Christ meets us not in perfection, but in the vulnerable unveiling of who we really are. Together, Monica and Aimee talk about disillusionment in the church, the courage it takes to be seen, and how beauty and wonder can become pathways to healing.  Whether you've wrestled with faith, felt unseen in your community, or longed for a more authentic encounter with God, this conversation will hlelp you rediscover the face of grace.  Topics include:  The meaning behind the title Saving Face Navigating spiritual disillusionment and church hurt Learning to live unmasked before God and others Beauty, vulnerability, and the art of being truly known Find Aimee Byrd  AimeeByrd | Inside the Word, Outside the Box Instagram | @AimeeByrdLife

Most Christians don't miss their harvest because they don't love God — they miss it because they stop too soon. They lose steam when the results don't show up fast enough. In this convicting and timely teaching, Pastor Ken exposes the gap between good intentions and consistent obedience — and why the blessing of God is always found on the other side of endurance. Through Galatians 6:9 and examples like Noah and Daniel, we learn that: Prayer is not a religious task — it is the relationship that fuels your consistency God's Word is the tool that forms your character and anchors your decisions Small acts of daily obedience create tomorrow's breakthrough Your feelings do not determine your faithfulness — your decisions do God's favor follows those who keep showing up even when nothing seems to change If you've been tempted to quit, if you feel weary in well-doing, or if you've been waiting for God to move but haven't stayed consistent — this message will call you higher. Listen in, receive strength, and recommit to the disciplines that build unshakeable believers. Share this episode with someone who is on the edge of giving up. Your encouragement may be the reason they stay in the fight.

As followers of Jesus, how do we engage with popular celebrations like Halloween? Do we have the freedom to read stories like Harry Potter and what about Yoga? In this episode, we talk about the importance of discernment - asking the deeper questions behind what we read, watch, and participate in. Rather than responding in fear or blind acceptance, we explore how Christian can cultivate wisdom, pay attention to conscience, and live with integrity in a culture full of gray areas. This conversation invites you to think critically, listen to the Spirits leading, and seek to glorify God as you love him with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. 

We live in what Heath Hardesty calls the age of disintegration - a world marked by fragmentation, distraction, and disconnection. I feel that deeply. So many of us are trying to hold our lives together in a culture that constantly pulls us apart. In this conversation, Heath joins me to talk about how apprenticeship to Jesus offers another way - a way toward coherence, union, and wholeness. Heath is a pastor in the Bay Area and the author of All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World. We talk about what it means to move beyond simply knowing about Jesus to actually living with Him - to abide, obey, and become people who image His love in a fractured world. We explore practices like unhurried presence and compassionate gentleness, and how they reveal a kind of power that's rooted not in control, but in love. If you've felt scattered, weary, or disoriented in your faith, this episode is an invitation to slow down, breathe, and remember that in Christ, all things hold together.Heath Hardesty is the author of All Things Together: How Apprenticeship to Jesus is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World (WaterBrook; on sale 10/14/25) and he serves as the lead pastor of Valley Community Church and is the founder of Inklings Coffee & Tea in the heart of downtown Pleasanton, California. Heath grew up in a blue-collar home and was a plumber's apprentice in Colorado before becoming a pastor on the edge of Silicon Valley where he, his wife, and four kids now reside. He holds degrees in literature, leadership, biblical studies, and theology from the University of Colorado Boulder and Western Seminary in Portland. Visit him on IG@heathhardestyHeath's Book:All Things TogetherHeath's Recommendations:God is On Your SideThe Poems of Seamus HeaneyGerard Manley HopkinsSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

In this episode of More Than Conquerors, Dr. Terry and Renee Mize share how the words you speak determine your victory or defeat. Every believer has been given spiritual authority — and the tongue is the key to using it. Through personal stories and biblical truth, they show how faith-filled words activate heaven, while careless words can stop God's promises from manifesting.Discover how to decree God's Word with power, overcome obstacles through confession, and live as the conqueror you're called to be.“Where the word of a king is, there is power.” — Ecclesiastes 8:4

What can the medieval church teach us about living whole andholy lives today? In this episode, Dr. Grace Hamman - author, scholar, and hold of Old Books with Grace - talks about her new book, Ask of Old Paths; Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life. Together, we explore how medieval thinkers approach formation, desire, and the moral life, and how their insights still speak into our modern struggles with distraction, pride, and restlessness. Dr. Hamman offers a fresh invitation to recover ancient rhythms of grace, humility, and joy - showing that the "old paths" might just lead us home.    Ask Of Old Paths: Medieval Virtues and Vices for a Whole and Holy Life Find Grace Website: GraceHamman.com IG: Oldbookswithgrace

"Episode 74: Autumn's Invitation to Release: Learning to Let Go and Trust God's Rhythms" Welcome to October!

James Series  Message: 10 Episode: 3 of 3 Broadcast: September 30, 2025 Key Verses: James 3:13-18 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his teaching through the book of James with a message from James 3:13-18 called “Who Among You is Wise?” These verses remind us that true wisdom doesn't come from pride or selfish ambition, but from living a life shaped by humility, purity, and peace. Pastor Michael unpacks the difference between earthly wisdom and the wisdom that comes from above, showing how God's truth equips believers to face everyday challenges with grace and discernment. If you're looking to grow in your walk with Christ and learn how to apply biblical wisdom to real-life situations, this teaching will encourage and strengthen you. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

James Series  Message: 10 Episode: 2 of 3 Broadcast: September 29, 2025 Key Verses: James 3:13-18 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his teaching through the book of James with a message from James 3:13-18 called “Who Among You is Wise?” These verses remind us that true wisdom doesn't come from pride or selfish ambition, but from living a life shaped by humility, purity, and peace. Pastor Michael unpacks the difference between earthly wisdom and the wisdom that comes from above, showing how God's truth equips believers to face everyday challenges with grace and discernment. If you're looking to grow in your walk with Christ and learn how to apply biblical wisdom to real-life situations, this teaching will encourage and strengthen you. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

James Series  Message: 10 Episode: 1 of 3 Broadcast: September 26, 2025 Key Verses: James 3:13-18 In this episode of Walk in Truth, Pastor Michael Lantz continues his teaching through the book of James with a message from James 3:13-18 called “Who Among You is Wise?” These verses remind us that true wisdom doesn't come from pride or selfish ambition, but from living a life shaped by humility, purity, and peace. Pastor Michael unpacks the difference between earthly wisdom and the wisdom that comes from above, showing how God's truth equips believers to face everyday challenges with grace and discernment. If you're looking to grow in your walk with Christ and learn how to apply biblical wisdom to real-life situations, this teaching will encourage and strengthen you. Welcome to Walk in Truth! These are the Bible teachings of Pastor Michael Lantz. Equipping you to reach out with God's truth to all people. And how to apply that truth to today's issues, trends, and culture.  Leave your question or comment contact@walkintruth.com

Author, speaker, pastor, and former frontman of the band Showbread, Josh Porter, once again joins the P&I podcast, this time to talk about his new book, How to Die: Chaos, Mortality, and the Scandal of Christian Discipleship.Josh's wisdom, depth, and insight present fresh perspectives on timeless subjects - this is an episode you can't miss!Find out more about Josh Porter HERECheck out Josh's new book HERE----------------------Ben has completely revised and updated his powerful book, Jesus in the Secular World: Reaching a Culture in Crisis—a must-read guide for anyone longing to reach those who may never step foot in a church. Packed with real-world insights and practical strategies, this book could be the breakthrough you've been searching for.Don't wait—get your copy today!Click HERE to check it out on Amazon.For more information, go to: jesusinthesecularworld.com------------------------Questions, comments, or feedback? We'd love to hear what you think! Send them to provokeandinspire@steiger.org, or send us a message on Instagram.Click HERE to receive news, thought-provoking articles, and stories directly in your inbox from Ben, David, Luke, and Chad!Click below to follow the regulars on Instagram!Ben PierceDavid PierceChad JohnsonLuke GreenwoodSend us a text

What kind of shepherd is Jesus, and how does that shape us? Psalm 23 reveals Christ as our rest, provider, and healer. As He fills and restores us, our cup runs over to others. Feeding His sheep means leading them to Him.This four-part series draws us deep into the heart of our Shepherd, Jesus Christ, who calls us not only to follow Him, but to love Him above all else—and in that love, to feed His sheep. From Peter's restoration on the Galilean shore to our daily walk in homes, churches, and workplaces, we are invited to dine with Christ so that we may nourish others. Rooted in His Word and led by His Spirit, our lives become streams of comfort, truth, and encouragement to a world of wandering sheep. Join Gabe and Nate as they explore Christ's Command to, “Feed my sheep.”Want to go deeper in studying this command of Christ? Download a free study guide at https://homediscipleship.comStudy guide includes: Scriptures referenced in podcastReview of Old Testament contextGuide for Scripture meditationQuestions for application and prayerFor more information, visit us at https://homediscipleship.comFind us on Facebook and Instagram @homediscipleshiphttps://www.facebook.com/homediscipleshipnetworkhttps://instagram.com/commandsofchristpodcast

When a family breaks under pressure, where do they turn? More often than not, it's you—the counselor, the pastor, the leader—who steps into that gap. In this episode, we'll walk through how God designed the family as the first place of discipleship, recognize when idolatry and misplaced priorities threaten their households, and how to redirect them toward Christ-centered living. If you're called to lead, this conversation will sharpen your heart and strengthen your hands for the counseling ministry God has entrusted to you. Learn how to take your equipping further and become a Certified Biblical Counselor at https://www.counselorcertification.com

Joshua S. Porter is a writer, pastor, and former frontman of the art-punk band Showbread. After years of loud music and louder questions, he now teaches and writes about radical discipleship, faith after deconstruction, and the subversive way of Jesus. He is the author of Death to Deconstruction and How to Die: Chaos, Mortality, and the Scandal of Christian Discipleship. Josh pastors at Van City Church in Vancouver, Washington. Find him at joshuasporter.com. Join the Theology in the Raw community to listen to our "extra innings" conversation about Josh's behind the scenes peak into the Chrisitan rock music industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.