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Fr. Mike continues to explain the parables Christ recites in Jerusalem, specifically focusing on the dangers of preaching God's Word without practicing it in our lives. Jesus goes on to speak against the Scribes and Pharisees, reminding us that he's not only the Prince of Peace, but the Way and the Truth. Today's readings are Matthew 22-24 and Proverbs 19:17-20. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Isaiah 37:1-38:22, Gal 6:1-18, Ps 65:1-13, Pr 23:24
On Point news analyst Jack Beatty looks into the devotion of white evangelical Americans to Donald Trump and the power of political Christianity. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint
In today's episode of The Atheist Experience, Thinker, Fe, and The Beard of Empathy examine whether Christianity is a scam, the problem of divine attribution, and when beliefs become harmful.Andrew argues Christianity isn't a scam because there are no customers or payments. But believers do pay costs: tithes, sacrifices, obedience, all in exchange for salvation. That's a transaction. When you promise eternal reward for compliance and eternal punishment for refusal, how is that not a protection racket? What makes this different from any other pay-to-play scheme?Yolanda in MD credits God's voice for saving her life during a brain aneurysm, telling her not to lie down and to call 911. Why didn't God just heal the aneurysm? Why give cryptic instructions instead of preventing the crisis? If God intervened, why did you still need surgery? How do you distinguish God's voice from your own survival instinct?Heresy in Canada asks whether we should respect comforting beliefs or prioritize knowledge. Personal beliefs are fine if kept private, but they become harmful when imposed on others or used to shape policy. Comfort doesn't make something true. When does your right to believe what you want end and someone else's right to live free from those beliefs begin?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-atheist-experience--3254896/support.
In this AMA episode of Timeless Wisdom, Dennis Prager answers a wide range of listener questions, tackling everything from the meaning of life and the role of God to Jewish evangelism and the relationship between Judaism and Christianity. Dennis also turns to questions about family and parenting, including whether boys have a natural attraction to guns and shooting games and what parents should make of those instincts. He offers his perspective on human nature, morality, faith, and the responsibilities that come with raising children. From some of life's biggest questions to the surprisingly practical ones, Dennis doesn't shy away from difficult subjects. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
Join Bill Federer, Bob McEwen, and Chad Connelly as they explore America's Christian heritage and the history you may not have learned in public school. Hosea 4:6 warns that God's people are destroyed for a lack of knowledge. When we don't know the true history of our nation, we can be deceived by lies that lead us into bondage. Learn how God's Word and faith in Jesus Christ helped shape America as the land of the free and the home of the brave!
This episode opens with a lively point counterpoint about whether Christianity has failed, then moves into a thoughtful listener question about complementarianism, egalitarianism, and why some disagreements feel anything but friendly. From there, the conversation shifts into a teaching-heavy look at Matthew 11 and 12, where Jesus' “easy yoke” is unpacked as mercy over burden, not zero-effort religion.Mike, Tim Stafford, and Suzie each bring a distinct voice: Mike steers the theology and text, Tim presses the conversation from a justice and power angle, and Suzie names the lived experience of women navigating church systems.Timestamps00:00 - Cold open: “Christianity has failed”03:45 - A listener question on complementarianism and why the disagreement feels fake to some women09:21 - Susie's response: friendship, trust, and why fellowship has levels12:20 - The danger of treating everything as first importance or nothing as important14:42 - Why the biblical case for women in leadership still matters missionally16:09 - Women in leadership, abuse culture, and why hierarchy can create bad fruit17:45 - Tim's alt festival update and the conversation shifts into what kinds of churches he will not attend18:43 - Why churches that marginalize people are non starters22:23 - The “slippery slope” argument cuts both ways23:30 - Matthew 23: heavy loads, hypocrisy, and spiritual abuse24:57 - Torah was a gift, not the burden Jesus condemned26:23 - Sabbath, Jubilee, and the radical generosity of Torah28:51 - Matthew 11: the context for Jesus' invitation to rest34:42 - “Come to me” and the burden of the Pharisees37:06 - Susie on legalism, hustle culture, and the simplicity we complicate39:40 - “Come to me”: a rabbinic invitation to become Jesus' student41:11 - What a yoke meant in rabbinic teaching44:22 - Why the crowds did not fully understand Jesus at first46:24 - Status, knowledge, and why learnedness can become a burden47:22 - Jesus as gentle and humble in heart49:46 - “Easy” does not mean effortless52:39 - Matthew 12 begins: Sabbath, hunger, and grain fields55:22 - Why Sabbath became a major identity marker after exile57:19 - The written Torah versus the oral tradition58:45 - David and the consecrated bread59:43 - Priests working on the Sabbath and Jesus' greater-than-the-temple claim61:13 - “I desire mercy, not sacrifice”62:10 - How Jesus reveals the true nature of Torah66:41 - Sabbath was made for humans, not humans for Sabbath68:24 - Torah as a shape for mercy, not a cage against mercy69:47 - Teaser for next week: mercy, sacrifice, and modern spiritual abuse71:43 - Annie Dillard's warning about the power invoked in churchAs always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.Our Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VOXOLOGY?ref=shop_sugg_marketLearn more about the Voxology PodcastSubscribe on iTunes or SpotifySupport the Voxology Podcast on PatreonThe Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology RadioFollow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on FacebookFollow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerreMusic in this episode by Timothy John StaffordInstagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy
Recording from Campus Days 2026:Did you know everyone has to answer the question, “Who am I?” This goes beyond a natural description of your height, hair color, and job. It's about knowing who God created you to be—and it starts by discovering who God is. Join Andrew as he explores how you can come to know who you are in Christ.
What if the conviction you're tempted to run from is actually God's loving invitation to come closer?Today, we continue our year-long Bible study in the book of Acts. In this episode, Paul examines the response to Peter's sermon in Acts 2, showing how the Holy Spirit exposes our blindness to sin, leads us to repentance, and brings us to the forgiveness offered through the gospel.To hear more studies from the book of Acts, visit PaulTripp.com/Acts.
Kristin Du Mez signed the contract for this book about a week before Beth Moore tweeted about Jesus and John Wayne, and that book took on a life of its own inside evangelical spaces. Then January 6th happened. So she wrote Live Laugh Love while still very much living inside the Jesus and John Wayne moment, which is partly her excuse for why it took so much longer than agreed — the other excuse being that once she started tracing what white Christian women were actually reading, buying, and building their lives around, she discovered she had to remap twentieth-century American religion. The neat boxes break down. Fundamentalist, evangelical, charismatic, mainline, Mormon, secular wellness — the women's cultural products cross all of them, and the through-line running underneath is New Thought. Here's the payoff that stopped me: what gets sold today as biblical womanhood traces back through Marabel Morgan's The Total Woman to Helen Andelin's Fascinating Womanhood to a set of 1920s booklets published by a New Thought press. They just added Bible verses to the top. We also got into the Amway tour, the rules against negativity, why toxic empathy makes perfect sense once you see the system, and — at the end — what she learned studying the German Christian movement that she cannot stop thinking about now. She's at Beer Camp in a few weeks. You can WATCH the conversation on YouTube About our guest Dr. Kristin Kobes Du Mez is Professor of History at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a Senior Democracy Fellow at the Public Religion Research Institute. She holds her PhD from the University of Notre Dame, with doctoral work on twentieth-century Germany and the German Christian movement. She writes Du Mez CONNECTIONS on Substack and co-hosts The Convocation Unscripted with Diana Butler Bass, Robert P. Jones, and Jemar Tisby. Her new book is Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made JOIN OUR OPEN ONLINE CLASS: The Empire Christ Couldn't Keep Ever notice how Christian nationalism gets talked about like it's some bizarre new glitch in the faith? It isn't — it's a 2,000-year-old arrangement wearing new clothes, and once you see how the pattern works, you can also spot the Christ who keeps slipping free of it. Join theologian Joerg Rieger and Tripp Fuller for The Christ Empire Couldn't Keep, a free six-week online class tracing the holy alliances, imperial creeds, and stubborn resistance that have shaped Christianity from Paul to the present. You'll get six lectures from Joerg, six live Q&As, weekly readings from his book Christ and Empire, and a community of fellow troublemakers thinking it through together. It's free to join, every session is recorded, and it kicks off Thursday, August 27. Grab your spot at HomebrewedClasses.com. This podcast is a Homebrewed Christianity production. Follow the Homebrewed Christianity, Theology Nerd Throwdown, & The Rise of Bonhoeffer podcasts for more theological goodness for your earbuds. Join over 75,000 other people by joining our Substack - Process This! Get instant access to over 50 classes at www.TheologyClass.com Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Bible Verse: "Joshua said to them, 'Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Be strong and courageous. This is what the Lord will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.'" — Joshua 10:25 How do you keep trusting God when the battle lasts longer than expected? Joshua 10:25 reminds us that courage and faith are essential when we face prolonged struggles, uncertainty, and challenges that don't resolve as quickly as we hoped. Even when the journey feels exhausting, we can stand firm in God's promises, trust His presence, and find strength in knowing that He is with us through every battle. Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Looking for a peaceful way to end your day? Listen to "Your Nightly Scripture" to end your day with God's word MEET YOUR HOST: Dr. Kyle Norman at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ The Reverend Dr. Kyle Norman is the Rector of St. Paul’s Cathedral, located in Kamloops BC, Canada. He holds a doctorate in Spiritual formation and is a sought-after writer, speaker, and retreat leader. His writing can be found at Christianity.com, crosswalk.com, ibelieve.com, Renovare Canada, and many others. Rev. Norman has 20 years of pastoral experience, and his ministry focuses on helping people overcome times of spiritual discouragement.Find more from Rev. Norman at revkylenorman.ca Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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We live in a world that equates happiness with the absence of discipline and boundaries, yet Scripture presents a radically different picture. God's discipline is not a sign of His anger but of His love, producing maturity, character, resistance to temptation, and alignment with His purposes."God loves us and will not allow us to remain in things that are hindering His will for our life." In this new series, "The Chastening of the Lord," Duane Sheriff explains that God's correction does not come from anger, rejection, or punishment. Instead, it is the loving discipline, guidance, and instruction of a Father who wants His children to grow and walk in His ways.Like a caring parent who sets boundaries and teaches that choices have consequences, God establishes boundaries for our good. His corrections shape our character, helps us resist temptation, and reveals attitudes, motives, and actions that can harm us or others.God's love for us never changes, but not everything we do is good or beneficial. Because He loves us, He will correct what hinders His purpose for our lives. Discover why biblical discipline is necessary for spiritual maturity, how boundaries protect and guide us, and why receiving God's correction is an important part of understanding His love.📖 Get your FREE copy ➡️https://pastorduane.com/landing/the-chastening-of-the-lord
Share a commentSaying “Jesus is Savior” can sound harmless until you say it like the apostles meant it: Jesus Christ alone. That single word exposes why culture can tolerate vague spirituality but lashes out at biblical Christianity. We talk candidly about what happens when a believer takes a public moral stand, from angry emails and workplace complaints to legal pressure and, at the extreme, violence. The point is not fear or outrage. The point is readiness.We reflect on how Christians respond when the temperature rises: we learn the truth, we speak with boldness, we stay gracious and patient, we remain reasonable when the world is unreasonable, and we love enemies enough to pray for them and share the gospel persuasively. We also widen the frame to global Christian persecution and the long history of suffering in the church, from Stephen in Acts to believers who are reviled and harmed today.Then we move into 2 Peter 1:1 for the kind of backbone persecuted Christians need. We unpack saving faith versus everyday faith, why saving faith is a gift we obtain rather than earn, and why it is the object, not the amount, that saves. Peter's promise is deeply encouraging: every Christian has a faith of equal standing, equally precious, because it rests on the righteousness of “our God and Savior, Jesus Christ.” That leads us into the deity of Christ, the mystery of the Trinity, and the practical, life-or-death meaning of calling Jesus “Savior” in a world that crowns its own saviors. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
Following Jesus Feels Too Hard? Don't Quit Yet | Before You Quit #8 What if one of the reasons you're thinking about quitting Christianity is something you rarely say out loud? "It's just too hard." In Day 8 of Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done, Rob Skinner begins Week Two of the book: Why People Quit and Don't Say It Out Loud. People rarely walk away from their faith in one sudden moment. A disappointment here. A conflict there. An unanswered prayer. A broken relationship. Little by little, discouragement accumulates until someone quietly begins drifting away. And sometimes underneath all of it is a simple feeling: Following Jesus has become too hard. Here's something Christians don't always like to admit: Christianity is hard. Yes, following Jesus is better. It's blessed. It's worth it. But Jesus never promised it would always be easy. In Luke 9:23, Jesus said: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me." Jesus didn't hide the cost of discipleship. He actually told people to count the cost before deciding to follow him. So if following Jesus feels difficult right now, that doesn't necessarily mean you're doing something wrong. You may actually be experiencing exactly what Jesus told us to expect. A Christianity of Convenience It's possible to customize Christianity until most of the difficult parts disappear. No sacrifice. Little prayer. No emotional engagement. Minimal commitment. But that's a Christianity of convenience—not the life of discipleship Jesus described. If you're struggling, you're also not the first Christian to feel this way. An entire New Testament letter—Hebrews—was written to Christians who needed encouragement to keep going. Hebrews 10:36 says: "You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." If Scripture tells us to persevere, it's because there will be times when we desperately want to stop. Don't Just White-Knuckle It But Rob doesn't recommend simply gritting your teeth and trying harder for the next 40 years. Sometimes following Jesus becomes especially difficult when our focus shifts away from Jesus and onto the people and problems around us. Rob shares a line from Thomas à Kempis' The Imitation of Christ: "Whoever loves much does much." Looking back, Rob realized that some of the times he complained most about how difficult Christianity felt were also times when his love and interest in Jesus had diminished. He had lost some of the wonder and appreciation that originally drew him to Christ. So he returned to Jesus' words to Christians who had lost their first love: "Repent and do the things you did at first." — Revelation 2:5 Do the Things You Did at First Rob realized he had stopped doing many of the things that had originally helped his love for Jesus grow: Reading the Bible. Avoiding temptation. Spending time with other Christians. Living transparently. Praying. When he started doing those things again, something changed. His circumstances didn't suddenly become easier. The hard things didn't disappear. But God's love began to trickle back into his life, and those hard things didn't feel quite as overwhelming anymore. If you're in a hard place right now, you're not the first Christian who's been there. Don't quit before you receive the reward God has for you. Persevere. But don't merely white-knuckle your way through your faith. Rekindle your love for Jesus. Go back. Do the things you did at first. Because as your love grows, the hard things may begin to feel just a little smaller. This is Day 8 of Rob Skinner's Before You Quit series, based on his new book, Before You Quit: Hope for the Christian Who Feels Done. Rob's goal is to inspire you to live a no-regrets life, make this life count, and multiply disciples, leaders, and churches.
We have a really cool interview for you this week with two of our friends from Restoration Games about some of their upcoming releases!Lead Marketing Alchemist Beth Erickson and Meeple Mover Josh Willenbrink sit down with Nathan to not only discuss some recent delights they've been playing in the board game world, but also to offer up a preview of two very exciting upcoming titles.UNMATCHED: HELLBOY will become available this Fall and will feature Mignola's signature legacy comic book character in all of the thrilling gameplay you've come to expect from the Unmatched series. Josh provides some cool specifics about not only that release, but a few other exciting things on the horizon for that series.Then, they unveil a preview of THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE KING'S GAMBIT, a sprawling new epic battler that previewed at GenCon and has been eagerly awaited by fans (particularly its special Mithril Edition release).It's a brisk and fun conversation about all things board gaming. We hope you'll check out and support Restoration Game's upcoming kickstarters and we hope you enjoy this conversation!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Share a commentSaying “Jesus is Savior” can sound harmless until you say it like the apostles meant it: Jesus Christ alone. That single word exposes why culture can tolerate vague spirituality but lashes out at biblical Christianity. We talk candidly about what happens when a believer takes a public moral stand, from angry emails and workplace complaints to legal pressure and, at the extreme, violence. The point is not fear or outrage. The point is readiness.We reflect on how Christians respond when the temperature rises: we learn the truth, we speak with boldness, we stay gracious and patient, we remain reasonable when the world is unreasonable, and we love enemies enough to pray for them and share the gospel persuasively. We also widen the frame to global Christian persecution and the long history of suffering in the church, from Stephen in Acts to believers who are reviled and harmed today.Then we move into 2 Peter 1:1 for the kind of backbone persecuted Christians need. We unpack saving faith versus everyday faith, why saving faith is a gift we obtain rather than earn, and why it is the object, not the amount, that saves. Peter's promise is deeply encouraging: every Christian has a faith of equal standing, equally precious, because it rests on the righteousness of “our God and Savior, Jesus Christ.” That leads us into the deity of Christ, the mystery of the Trinity, and the practical, life-or-death meaning of calling Jesus “Savior” in a world that crowns its own saviors. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review.Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/Support the show
For the Good of the Public brings you news and weekly conversations at the intersection of faith and civic life. Monday through Thursday, The Morning Five starts your day off with scripture and prayer, as we also catch up on the news together. Throughout the year, we air limited series on Fridays to dive deeper into conversations with civic leaders, thinkers, and public servants reimagining public life for the good of the public.Today's host was Michael Wear. Thanks for listening to The Morning Five! Please subscribe to and rate The Morning Five on your favorite podcast platform. Learn more about the work of the Center for Christianity and Public Life at www.ccpubliclife.org.Today's scripture: Psalm 56:1-11 (ESV)News sources:https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy/trump-to-meet-mamdani-in-new-york-amid-policy-strains-between-the-two-8e475aa8?mod=hp_lead_pos10 https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/19/ms-now-says-journalists-blocked-white-house-after-trump-announces-ban/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/world/asia/japan-age-100.html https://www.wsj.com/business/what-its-like-to-work-in-one-of-americas-data-centers-b4358003?mod=hp_featst_pos3 Join the conversation and follow us at: Instagram: @michaelwear, @ccpubliclife Twitter: @MichaelRWear, @ccpubliclife and check out @tsfnetworkMusic by: King Sis#politics #faith #prayer #scripture #news #DonaldTrump #UnitedNations #ZohranMamdani #NYC #WhiteHouse #journalism #health #Japan #datacenters #AI #economy
Luke 11Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss what stood out to them in Luke 11Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here. Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org. Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here. Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26839The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/
The CPT Podcast welcomes one of our Fellows, Joseph Lear, Pastor of preaching and theology at Resurrection Assembly of God in Iowa City, Iowa, to discuss his journey from growing up as a missionary kid in West Africa to pastoral ministry and theological scholarship. Joseph reflects on how his experiences shaped his understanding of the gospel, the church, and ministry across cultures.The conversation also explores his new book, Resurrecting Worship: A Pentecostal Liturgy for Slow Burn Revival, and the role of worship, liturgy, and dependence on the Spirit in revitalizing the local church. Joseph discusses the relationship between Pentecostalism and historic liturgical practices, worship and justice, and the pastor's role in leading while trusting God for renewal. Attend the 2026 CPT ConferenceJoin a 2026 CPT One-Year Cohort (Apply by Sep. 18)
In all the world, there are almost countless ways people try to find God. Some are drawn to the mystical, while others chase after the practical. Does it work?God knew we would all look to fill the void in our spirits—the one put there when man first sinned. He also already knew what our escape route would be, the path back to Him.Romans 10:9–10 says, “If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,' and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved.”The so-called “Roman Road” is in reality a face-to-face with the Living God. Jesus Christ Himself is our aim, and our benefactor. He loved us so much that He offered Himself as a sacrifice for sin. It's very simple. God accepted the sacrifice and raised His precious Son from the dead. And now it is there, waiting for us to accept that great and priceless gift.Let's pray.Lord, we complicate things sometimes, but your salvation is a simple choice, and it is free. Blessed be your name forever and forever! In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.
And Also With You is a podcast about reclaiming an ancient Christian faith for modern Christian life, helmed by two millennial women Episcopal priests and moms (Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail and Rev. Laura Di Panfilo). For our fourth season we are diving deep into SIN, EVIL, and DEATH, and we're starting out with a bang: what is the sin of Christian Nationalism? The theology of MAGA Christian nationalism has nuances, but the connective tissue is this: the world is not safe, and God must be defended from many, many enemies — and when God is defended on earth, God will reign over His chosen children with love, while exacting vengeance on everyone else. It is explicitly patriarchal even as it can empower women in positions of prestige and leadership, provided they are still “under” a man in some way. MAGA Christian nationalism creates communal identity based not so much on what Christian nationalists have in common, but on what they are against and, therefore, whom they must defeat. But while MAGA Christian nationalism offered a tempting promise, its popularity is actually the self-consuming dragon ... and this is the nature of sin, evil, and death. So buckle up cutie pies, we're tearing this idol apart brick by brick. This podcast is entirely possible because of listeners like YOU, so please support our work here via PAYPAL, VENMO, OR APPLE PAY: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AQ74PDBMBXYVA Lizzie's piece for The Preamble: https://thepreamble.com/cp/211884325 +++ Like what you hear? We are an entirely crowd-sourced, you-funded project. SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/AndAlsoWithYouPodcast There's all kinds of perks including un-aired live episodes, Zoom retreats, and mailbag episodes for our Patreons! +++ Our Website: https://andalsowithyoupod.com Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andalsowithyoupodcast/ ++++ MERCH: https://www.bonfire.com/store/and-also-with-you-the-podcast/ ++++ More about Father Lizzie: BOOK: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762683/god-didnt-make-us-to-hate-us-by-rev-lizzie-mcmanus-dail/ RevLizzie.com https://www.instagram.com/rev.lizzie/ https://www.tiktok.com/@rev.lizzie Jubilee Episcopal Church in Austin, TX - JubileeATX.org ++++ More about Mother Laura: https://www.instagram.com/laura.peaches/ https://www.tiktok.com/@mother_peaches St. Brendan's Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh, PA - https://www.stbrendans.org ++++ Theme music: "On Our Own Again" by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue). New episodes drop Mondays at 7am EST/6am CST!
Fr. Mike takes us through various parables in Matthew such as the parable of the lost sheep, the merciful servant, and the laborers in the vineyard. He invites us not to be envious when others are blessed, but to allow the Father to be generous. Today's readings are Matthew 18-21, and Proverbs 19:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
Isaiah 33:10-36:22, Gal 5:13-26, Ps 64:1-10, Pr 23:23
Philosopher Stefan Molyneux talks about the claim that AI will kill us all and why those fears are often just about losing power over information and propaganda. He also covers respectful debates, the long-term goal of the show, how reason leads to virtue and happiness, and problems with spiritual language.Support philosophy! https://freedomain.com/donate/GET FREEDOMAIN MERCH! https://shop.freedomain.com/SUBSCRIBE TO ME ON X! https://x.com/StefanMolyneuxFollow me on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@freedomain1GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND THE FULL AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Subscribers get 12 HOURS on the "Truth About the French Revolution," multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material - as well as AIs for Real-Time Relationships, Bitcoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-In Shows!You also receive private livestreams, HUNDREDS of exclusive premium shows, early release podcasts, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/FREEDOMAIN2026
Episode 4230 │ September 20, 2026 "The focus is not us going to heaven. That is not God's purpose." Nowhere in the first five books of the Bible does anyone talk about going there. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson sits down with Brad Cummings for a conversation that overturns one of Christianity's most basic assumptions — that salvation is about getting to heaven — with Brad arguing that the Torah never once mentions an afterlife, and that God's actual purpose was always to manifest heaven here on earth through a covenant relationship, not a future escape. The two trace that same principle through the parable of the wise and foolish builders, Brad's own months-long personal crucible, and a sharp reframe of God's design: the world was created good, not perfect, because God was never interested in appeasement or punishment but in transformation, using trials to reveal what's already inside a person rather than to force change from the outside. The conversation closes on the discipline of long-term spiritual synthesis versus modern information-snacking — including Scott's own observation that YouTube's own algorithm is now shifting away from short-form mobile content back toward long-form television viewing — and Brad's prayer that God would give people eyes to see, ears to hear, and a heart to quickly respond. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED Why does Brad argue that going to heaven was never God's actual purpose — and what does the complete absence of afterlife language in the Torah reveal about how far modern Christianity has drifted from its Hebraic foundation? What does it mean that God created the world "good" rather than "perfect" — and why does Brad argue that distinction reframes the entire purpose of trials, mistakes, and the crucible experience he's personally been walking through? Why does Brad say God is not interested in appeasement or punishment but in transformation — and what does that reframe do to the traditional reading of Jesus's sacrifice as satisfying an angry Father's wrath? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,200 episodes and 51 million downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. DOWNLOADS Citizen's Guide - Community Organizing Against Data Centers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Automatic License Plate Readers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Your State's Driver License Data: click here AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939. EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR 97479
Bill Crowder admits to being a Christmas junkie. It's easy to feel the joy of celebrating Jesus' birth. But it's the message of Easter, and Jesus' resurrection, that fueled the growth of the early church. Join the group as Bill leads Elisa and Daniel and Rasool in exploring how and why The Message of Good News is still the transformative truth that Jesus conquered sin and death, and has proven His power to deliver us from eternal destruction. Jesus' resurrection is at the center of The Message of Good News.Receive The message of Jesus' resurrection isn't meant to be celebrated just on Easter Sunday. Every Sunday is Easter Sunday! Jesus' resurrection is what fueled the growth of the early church. The message of good news is still the transformative truth that Jesus conquered sin and death and has proven His power to deliver us from eternal destruction. As we reflect on Jesus' resurrection, let's remember that the message of good news is the centerpiece of God's rescue plan for a broken world. And it's central to our Christian walk. As we ponder how the good news of Jesus' resurrection was presented for the first time, let's rejoice knowing the resurrection really is the hinge on which all of history turns. Reflect How do the events recorded in Luke 24:1–12 still impact our Christian faith not just on Easter but today? According to Acts 1:1–3, how was Jesus preparing the Eleven during those 40 days? What was He preparing them for? What makes Peter's first sermon on Pentecost that's found in Acts 2:1–32 still so impactful? Why did Peter include Psalm 16:8 –11 in his sermon? Respond (Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) “Dear God, thank You for sending Jesus to die for my sins. Thank You for raising Him from the dead on the third day! Help me to never take the message of good news for granted. Help me to keep Jesus' sacrificial death and glorious resurrection at the center of my life.” Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources Mentioned in this episode: God Hears Her Podcast: Understanding Easter Our Daily Bread Ministries Publishing Listen: Cross Stations - Week 1 Cross Stations - Week 2 Read: What Is the Easter Event? Hunting for Resurrection Hope Watch: Alive and Reconciled | Ephesians 2:16 The Empty Tomb - Matthew 28:6
In Matthew 15:1–20, Jesus directly confronts the scribes and Pharisees for elevating human traditions above God's commandments. Their religious system looked spiritual, but it produced empty worship, hypocrisy, and disobedience. In this message, Pastor Brandon examines the Pharisaic traditions surrounding ritual handwashing, Corban, and the principle of eruv. These practices show how religious leaders could combine biblical concepts with human reasoning to create legal loopholes that let people appear obedient while avoiding genuine surrender to God. The same danger exists within Christianity today. Believers can misuse grace, Christian liberty, prayer, ministry, personal feelings, and even biblical truth to excuse disobedience. Saying, "God knows my heart," "I prayed about it," or "I'm serving God" cannot replace submission to the clear teaching of Scripture. Jesus called the Pharisees "blind leaders of the blind." When human tradition replaces divine revelation, both the leaders and those following them eventually fall into the ditch. Truth has no sacred cows. Genuine spirituality does not ask, "How can I appear obedient without surrendering?" It asks, "What does God's Word require, and how can I faithfully obey it?" #SlayingSacredCows #TruthOverTradition #Matthew15 #TraditionsOfMen #WordOfGod #ChristianLoopholes #BiblicalTruth #JesusChrist #Pharisees #Corban #ReligiousHypocrisy #ChristianObedience #BibleTeaching #Sermon #RockHarborChurch #BrandonHolthaus
What connects Christianity, Tarot, and the stars? In Astrotheology 101, Chance Garton joins Meg Moonbeam to explore the celestial symbolism woven through biblical stories, sacred art, and even familiar nursery rhymes.Why do a man, an eagle, a bull, and a lion appear around Christ, represent the four evangelists, and occupy the corners of the World and Wheel of Fortune tarot cards? What connects these figures to the fixed signs of the zodiac—and what changes when we begin reading the sky as a language?This illustrated InnerVerse × Meg Moonbeam swapcast introduces astrotheology through recognizable examples, then follows the connections into mythology, astrology, and Christian symbolism. Chance presents his interpretation of how constellations, seasonal patterns, star names, and wordplay became ingredients in stories passed down through generations.✦ IN THIS EPISODEWhat astrotheology means—and how to approach itMother Goose, “Hey Diddle Diddle,” and the constellationsCygnus the Swan, sacred geese, and initiation symbolismThe Hamsa, Mary, Miriam, and traditions of spiritual purityThe tetramorph: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and JohnAquarius, Scorpio, Taurus, and Leo in Christian iconographyThe four Royal Stars and the seven lamps of RevelationThe World and Wheel of Fortune in the Rider–Waite–Smith TarotFree will, gnosis, and “as above, so below”Why exploring celestial symbolism need not undermine Christian faithWere familiar stories placed among the stars—or were people reading the sky and bringing its language into their stories?✦ CONTINUE INTO INNERVERSE PLUSGet it here: https://www.innerversepodcast.com/plus/astrotheology-101The extended discussion explores Jesus and solar symbolism, the Sacred Heart and Leo, the Lamb and Aries, Virgo and the virgin birth, Mary as Stella Maris, and further correspondences involving Venus, Moses, and Miriam.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/innerverse/posts/170061674Substack: https://innerversepodcast.substack.com/p/astrotheology-101Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ki8BrVzfO-0Explore membership options and watch the extension:https://www.innerverseplus.comFind more episodes, Biofield Tuning sessions with Chance, and ways to support the show:https://www.innerversepodcast.com✦ MEG MOONBEAMhttps://www.megmoonbeam.com/https://www.youtube.com/@megmoonbeam_https://www.innerversepodcast.com/episodes/astrotheology-101✦ SUPPORT INNERVERSE WITH AFFILIATESKyle Denton's Potent Plant Medicines – Tippecanoe Herbs (use coupon code 'innerverse'): https://www.tippecanoeherbs.comThe World's Best Tuning Fork: https://biofieldtuningstore.com/collections/the-sonic-slider-collection?ref=innerverseFlower Elixirs by LotusWei: https://www.lotuswei.com/innerverseNutritional Products from Clive de Carle: https://clivedecarle.com/?sld=204George Wiseman's Aquacure AC50 (use coupon code innerverse for discount): https://eagle-research.com/product/ac50/#Astrotheology #ChristianSymbolism #Tarot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pastor Jordan Boyce is continuing our Acts of the Apostles series with The Unknown God, preaching from Acts 17:22–34. Paul walked into a city searching for God without truly knowing Him and declared that the God they were looking for was closer than they thought.Wherever you're watching from, join us as we look to Jesus, the One who makes the unknown God known.Paul stood in the heart of Athens surrounded by altars, idols, philosophy and religion, yet the people still did not know the God they were searching for. Pointing to their altar “To the unknown god,” Paul proclaimed that the God they were reaching for was not far from them. God uses the world around us to point us toward Jesus, and through Jesus, He reveals Himself. Jesus is the image of the invisible God. If you want to know what God is like, look to Christ. And the ultimate assurance of who Jesus is comes through the resurrection. Christianity ultimately confronts each of us with the same question Jesus asked Martha: “Do you believe this?”Key Highlights:• The Athenians knew gods, religion, philosophy and worship, but they did not know Jesus.• Creation points to the Creator, art points to the Artist and the shadow points to the One casting it.• God meets people in ways they can recognize. Our passions, relationships, creation, joys, struggles and questions can all point us toward Him.• Paul declares that God “is actually not far from each one of us.” Like feeling your way through an unfamiliar room toward the door, God is closer than we may realize.• The goal is not simply to know about God, but to know Him and be known by Him.• Jesus is the Man who makes the unknown God known. He is “the image of the invisible God.”• If you want to know the personality of God, look at the person of Jesus: the Father who runs toward the prodigal, the One who touches the leper, lifts the paralyzed and opens the eyes of the blind.• Jesus said, “Whoever has seen me has seen the Father.”• Pilate presented Jesus to the crowd and declared, “Behold the Man!” The question for us is: Have you beheld Him?• When you are stung by sin, bitten by betrayal or caught in the stranglehold of shame, look to Jesus.• Paul points Athens beyond philosophy and religion to the resurrection. God has given assurance of who Jesus is by raising Him from the dead. • Christianity ultimately comes down to more than believing Jesus was a good man, moral teacher or prophet. Do you believe He is God?• Jesus told Martha, “I am the resurrection and the life,” and then asked her, “Do you believe this?” That same question remains for us today.• Jesus died, was buried and rose again. The resurrection changes every decision that follows.• If the tomb is not empty, we are fools. But if it is empty, we are free indeed.Scripture References:Acts 17:22–34, Colossians 1:15, John 14:9, John 19:5, Zechariah 12:10, Hebrews 12:2, John 11:21–27, Psalm 34:8
Asking for Generations | Rick Atchley | September 20, 2026 by The Hills Church
Jesus didn't wait for Zacchaeus to clean up his life before moving toward him; grace came to his house first, and transformation followed. Because the gospel is the story of God bringing the estranged near through Christ, hospitality is more than kindness—it's one of the ways we bear witness to the welcome we have received. As we make room for people in the ordinary rhythms of our lives, we create space for relationships, conversations, and the Spirit of God to do what only He can do.Catch the sermon on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or bridge.tv/sermons.To support this ministry and help us continue our God given mission, click here: http://bit.ly/2NZkdrCSupport the show
Pastor Rob shares how to carry a burden for your children, discipline with purpose, understand their love language and take responsibility for your own mistakes. Learn how to apologize well, pursue your child's heart and raise them to develop their own relationship with God.
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Join Pastor Tyler as he challenges us to move beyond a faith built around comfort and discover what it means to follow Jesus even when it costs us something. To stay connected to what's happening at Mission Church, follow us on any of the following platforms. Instagram instagram.com/missionchurchca Podcast missionchurchca.com/watch Newsletter missionchurchca.com/updates Website missionchurchca.com
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