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Turn online alignment into an offline community — join us at TheWayFwrd.com to connect with like-minded people near you.When did we decide women's bodies couldn't be trusted to give birth?Childbirth is often the first place we're taught to override intuition in favor of authority. In this episode, I speak with Dr. Nathan Riley about how modern systems shape pregnancy and birth — not just medically, but psychologically and culturally.This conversation isn't about rebellion or nostalgia. It's about responsibility, trust, and what happens when we're trained to hand those over.We talk about natural birth, home birth, and the power of doing less instead of more. C-section rates keep climbing and fear is introduced early through institutional rituals. Education, compliance, and credentialed authority train us to outsource knowing, especially during pregnancy and birth. From midwifery to birth trauma, from holistic health to reclaiming responsibility, this conversation connects dots most people never think to question.If you're interested in birth sovereignty, health sovereignty, and the deeper implications of how humans enter the world, this episode will challenge you. Not with ideology, but with lived experience and uncomfortable clarity.You'll Learn:[00:00] Introduction[04:07] Meeting Dr. Stu Fishbein at a breech delivery talk and the home birth that changed everything[13:53] Why compulsory education conditions us to trust credentials over critical thinking and clinical experience[27:53] The alternative health movement is still rooted in materialism [39:01] The overuse of the word physiology when being directed towards childbirth[52:35] Where the alternative health space is getting it wrong[01:06:53] How asking about your own birth transforms your ability to hold space and trust intuition during labor[01:16:40] Induction risks depend on your provider and why most inductions aren't medically necessary[01:29:14] The HPV and cervical cancer story[02:02:03] The graphic reality of circumcision[02:22:10] Why midwives should be the default for prenatal care[02:50:55] The nuanced case for free birth, the problems with rebirth certifications, and why "birth educator" replaced "midwife"Related The Way Forward Episodes:Rethinking DNA: Examining the Evidence with Dr. Tom Cowan | YouTubeThe Heart is Not a Pump: Vortexes, Blood Flow & The Seat of the Soul with Dr. Stephen Hussey | YouTubeThe Great Birth Revival: Birth Certificates, Circumcision, Postpartum & More with Veda Ray | YouTubeFlipping Birth Upside Down with Eyla Cuenca | YouTubeResources Mentioned:The Secret Life of the Unborn Child: Dr. Thomas Verny on the Embodied Mind, Epigenetics, and Transgenerational Healing | Podcast50 Human Studies, in Utero, Conducted in Modern China, Indicate Extreme Risk for Prenatal Ultrasound by Jim West | Book or AudiobookLearn more from Dr. Nathan Riley:Born Free Method | WebsiteBeloved Holistics | Website2026 Born Free Twins-Breech Gathering | WebsiteFind more from Alec:Alec Zeck | InstagramAlec Zeck | XThe Way Forward | InstagramThe Way Forward is Sponsored By:Designed for deep focus and well-being. 100% blue light and flicker free. For $50 off your Daylight Computer, use discount code: TWF50New Biology Clinic: Redefine Health from the Ground UpExperience tailored terrain-based health services with consults, livestreams, movement classes, and more. Visit www.NewBiologyClinic.com and use code THEWAYFORWARD (case sensitive) for $50 off activation. Members get the $150 fee waivedRMDY Academy & Collective: Homeopathy Made AccessibleHigh-quality remedies and training to support natural healing.Enroll hereExplore here
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In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Mike Weinstock discusses with Anton a case of upper back pain in this month's Medmal Cases, Andrew Petrosoniak on traumatic pneumothorax and hemothorax decision making: risk stratification, imaging cutoffs and chest tube choices, Justin Morgenstern on brain injury guidelines risk stratification for neurosurgical consult, repeat imaging and admission, Andrew Tagg on management of post-circumcision bleeding and when to escalate care, Hans Rosenberg & Ariel Hendin on evaluation and management of CT contrast allergy and why steroids are out, Shawn Seregren on emotional contagion in resuscitation teams: how tone, pace and volume of your voice and body language effect team rescucitation dynamics and outcomes...
Circumcision is an uncomfortable Bible topic that we truly need to know and understand...perhaps not the specifics but we do need to understand the profound reason for it. When we don't understand the spiritual principles that are interwoven into this ancient ritual, we'll miss how it truly demonstrates a parent's faith in God's covenant, even as they gave their son a constant reminder to be in covenant with God himself. Join us! DISCUSSION AND STUDY QUESTIONS: 1. Read through Genesis 17 and circle every occurrence of the word "you." What does this tell us about whose faith is being demonstrated in this chapter? 2. Read through Genesis 17 and underline the verses that you think are the keys to this chapter. Why do you think those verses are central to understanding this chapter? 3. When the Lord called Abram to be blameless in Genesis 17:1, what did that mean? What would Abraham's blamelessness indicate about his faith? 4. What is the significance of the fact the Lord said Abram would be the "father of a multitude of nations" in verse 4? 5. What did God change Abram's name to in verse 5? Why did He make this change? What did Abram's new name mean? What did this new name teach him about his role in this world? 6. Regarding circumcision, according to the study, originally who was supposed to circumcise the baby boy? What did the act of circumcision show about the father's faith? 7. What does circumcision mean for the baby who is being circumcised? Did that boy still have to enter into covenant with the Lord? How? 8. What did the study suggest for why females were not circumcised? Do you agree? Why or why not? 9. According to verse 14, if a man refused to circumcise his son, or if a man refused to be circumcised himself, what happened to his covenant with God? 10. How did Abraham respond to this instruction? What did his response indicate about his covenant with the Lord? 11. What do you think the conversation would have been like as Abraham told his family and male servants about God's command to circumcise all the males in the home? 12. What is the true circumcision we are still to undergo today? Have you undergone this spiritual "circumcision of the heart"? If so, what does it look like in your life? Check out our Bible Study Guide on the Key Chapters of Genesis! Available on Amazon just in time for the Genesis relaunch in January! To see our dedicated podcast website with access to all our episodes and other resources, visit us at: www.keychapters.org. Find us on all major platforms, or use these direct links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OqbnDRrfuyHRmkpUSyoHv Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/366-key-chapters-in-the-bible/id1493571819 YouTube: Key Chapters of the Bible on YouTube. As always, we are grateful to be included in the "Top 100 Bible Podcasts to Follow" from Feedspot.com. Also for regularly being awarded "Podcast of the Day" from PlayerFM. Special thanks to Joseph McDade for providing our theme music.
In this episode I finally explore a topic I've wondered about for a long time: circumcision. How did an ancient punishment for prisoners turned religious ritual become a medical procedure carried out by over 80% of Americans? What triggered doctors to start recommending circumcision for all newborn boys starting in the late 1800s and why doesn't the rest of the world do it too? What about the ethical implications of performing a body altering procedure on someone without their consent? Is there really a good reason to do it? Or does a 5.4 billion dollar a year industry come into play? Let's fix that. Support the show! Join the Patreon (patreon.com/historyfixpodcast)Buy some merchBuy Me a CoffeeVenmo @Shea-LaFountaineSources:UNAIDS "Male Circumcision: context, criteria, and culture"Journal of Pediatric Surgery "The evolutionary saga of circumcision from a religious perspective"Advanced Urological Care "Circumcision Revisited: An Historical Perspective"National Library of Medicine "Male genital representation in paleolithic art: erection and circumcision before history"Research Gate "High Cost of Circumcision"Wikipedia "Circumcision"Wikipedia "Prevalence of Circumcision"Johns Hopkins Medicine "Johns Hopkins Study: Newborn Male Circumcision Rates In US Dropped Between 2012 and 2022"Shoot me a message! Support the show
Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: Maturing in ChristColossians 2:6-15 (ESV)6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.Sermon OutlineReal enduring growth flows out of the change that begins with the unique work that Christ does.1. Circumcisionv11 “In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands… the circumcision of Christ”2. Crucifixionv13 “you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh”v14-15 “canceling the record of debt that stood against us… nailing it to the cross…He disarmed… put… to… shame”v13 “God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses”3. Baptismv12 “having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God…”Prayer of ConfessionAlmighty God, who works powerfully for your people: forgive all our sins. We have not been thankful for your sacrificial love. We have not believed that your ways lead to life. We have trusted in our own judgements even when they have conflicted with your teachings. We have acted on corrupt desires, even when we recognized they lead to death. We have not been faithful to the covenant nor honored our relationship with you. Our hope is in Christ, who cancelled the record of debt that stood against us. Forgive us in him. Cleanse us and fill us with your Holy Spirit as we look to you with faith and give thanks for your grace. Amen.Questions for ReflectionAre you abounding in thanksgiving? How often do you experience envy, resentment, or in some way dissatisfaction because you feel like you don't have enough? What are some of the themes of negativity that persist in your life?Jesus calls us to a new way of life. How would you describe it? How does it work? What don't you understand about it?Why is God concerned about our hearts? Why is the work of Christ described as a circumcision of the heart? How does the crucifixion of Jesus bring forgiveness to us? How does it work?How can reflecting on what Jesus did for you help with your struggles of shame or efforts to be free from all that holds you captive? What does baptism picture? What are we supposed to see when we observe a baptism?What does it look like to have faith in the powerful working of God? What changes can you make this week to make progress in walking “in Christ”? How will you try to think differently? What habits will you put aside? Which will you take on?
Audio Recording Sermon OutlineSpeaker: Rev. Scott StrickmanSermon Series: Maturing in ChristColossians 2:6-15 (ESV)6 Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, 7 rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.8 See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. 9 For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, 10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule and authority. 11 In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, by putting off the body of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ, 12 having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God, who raised him from the dead. 13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, 14 by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. 15 He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.Sermon OutlineReal enduring growth flows out of the change that begins with the unique work that Christ does.1. Circumcisionv11 “In him also you were circumcised with a circumcision made without hands… the circumcision of Christ”2. Crucifixionv13 “you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh”v14-15 “canceling the record of debt that stood against us… nailing it to the cross…He disarmed… put… to… shame”v13 “God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses”3. Baptismv12 “having been buried with him in baptism, in which you were also raised with him through faith in the powerful working of God…”Prayer of ConfessionAlmighty God, who works powerfully for your people: forgive all our sins. We have not been thankful for your sacrificial love. We have not believed that your ways lead to life. We have trusted in our own judgements even when they have conflicted with your teachings. We have acted on corrupt desires, even when we recognized they lead to death. We have not been faithful to the covenant nor honored our relationship with you. Our hope is in Christ, who cancelled the record of debt that stood against us. Forgive us in him. Cleanse us and fill us with your Holy Spirit as we look to you with faith and give thanks for your grace. Amen.Questions for ReflectionAre you abounding in thanksgiving? How often do you experience envy, resentment, or in some way dissatisfaction because you feel like you don't have enough? What are some of the themes of negativity that persist in your life?Jesus calls us to a new way of life. How would you describe it? How does it work? What don't you understand about it?Why is God concerned about our hearts? Why is the work of Christ described as a circumcision of the heart? How does the crucifixion of Jesus bring forgiveness to us? How does it work?How can reflecting on what Jesus did for you help with your struggles of shame or efforts to be free from all that holds you captive? What does baptism picture? What are we supposed to see when we observe a baptism?What does it look like to have faith in the powerful working of God? What changes can you make this week to make progress in walking “in Christ”? How will you try to think differently? What habits will you put aside? Which will you take on?
Listener mail for heart block, crazy blood pressures, and water allergy. Mawi and Shelly tell stories about big tongues, MH, dementia, and problematic circumcisions. Join the Wise Guys for their journey into the strange new year.
One of the great and important Feasts of the Christian Faith is the Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord. A great question is, "Why is our Lord's Circumcision such an important event?" All of the Feasts that center around something specific that our Lord accomplished (His conception, birth, crucifixion, Resurrection, etc.) reveal to us something that Christ our God accomplished, so very necessary for our salvation. In other words, God became man and by these wondrous acts, paved the way for us to ascend with Him to Paradise. In His Circumcision, our Lord Jesus Christ fulfills the Law, bringing an end to the Old Covenant. And, later, through His Baptism (so tied to His Circumcision), Christ our God inaugurates the New Covenant for the salvation of mankind. Our Lord is the bridge between the Old and New Covenants; He is the way to Paradise.
Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
January 5, 2025
The great act of love and humiliation that Our Lord took on by being born in a cave in Bethlehem will continue with his submission to circumcision on the eighth day.
The great act of love and humiliation that Our Lord took on by being born in a cave in Bethlehem will continue with his submission to circumcision on the eighth day.
Fr. William Rock, FSSP, serves as Parochial Vicar at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was ordained in October of 2019 and serves as a regular contributor to the FSSP North America Missive Blog. In Today's Show: How should parents approach children having sleepovers with their boyfriend or girlfriend? Why did God not have any sign of covenant with females? What happens if a child dies before baptism? Can Catholic's mix wool and linen? If a family member never marries or is divorced, who is responsible for helping them? Why do people hold hands during the Our Father prayer? Is it a liturgical abuse for a priest to say a TLM without fully knowing Latin? Is it okay to frequently use blessed oil or salt in foods? Fr. Rock's thoughts on the FSSR's recent open letter. And more. Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!
The Circumcision of Our Lord and the Naming of Jesus.Rev. Peter C. Bender
Evening Prayer for Thursday, January 1, 2026 (The Circumcision and Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; The First Sunday of Christmas).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 3-4Galatians 1Luke 2:8-21Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Morning Prayer for Thursday, January 1, 2026 (The Circumcision and Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; The First Sunday of Christmas).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 1-2Genesis 1John 1:1-28Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
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January 1st, 2026: The Name of Jesus Be Praised; The Miraculous Star of Bethlehem; The Circumcision of Our Lord Jesus Christ; The Year Ahead
The Order for Morning Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ.
The Order for Evening Prayer according to the usage of the Book of Common Prayer, 1928, for the Feast of the Circumcision of our Lord.
Circumcision and Name of Jesus (New Year's Day)Numbers 6:22–27; Genesis 17:3b–14*; Psalm 8; Galatians 3:23–29; Luke 2:21
Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
January 1, 2025
Lutheran Preaching and Teaching from St. John Random Lake, Wisconsin
December 31, 2025
Daily Evening Prayer (The Circumcision of Christ) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 6-9; Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Colossians 2; Book of Common Praise 428If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/
Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 2:21
Daily Morning Prayer (The Circumcision of Christ) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 1-5; Genesis 17; Romans 2; Book of Common Praise 428If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/
Daily Evening Prayer (The Circumcision of Christ) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 6-9; Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Colossians 2; Book of Common Praise 428If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/
Daily Morning Prayer (The Circumcision of Christ) from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN): Psalms 1-5; Genesis 17; Romans 2; Book of Common Praise 428If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/To own a prayer book, visit: https://anglicanway.org/product/the-1662-book-of-common-prayer-international-edition-hardcover-march-2-2021/To own a hymnal, visit: https://anglicanhousepublishers.org/shop/the-book-of-common-praise-of-the-reformed-episcopal-church/
January 1, 2026Today's Reading: Luke 2:21Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 61:1-11; Luke 1:57-80“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.” (Luke 2:21)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.There is something remarkable and yet so subtle in the Christmas story: the Holy Child of Bethlehem is not called Jesus until the eighth day when He is circumcised. Before verse 21, He is referred to as the baby, the child, Christ, and Lord, all glorious titles, but the personal, saving name of Jesus is bestowed upon Him in the covenant of circumcision. This is not merely a name His parents have placed upon Him from their own whims. It is the Name given by the Father in Heaven. “You shall call His name Jesus, for He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Jesus means “YHWH saves.” This is God's covenant Name for His Son. And Jesus lived by it to completion. He is what His Name declares: YHWH saves. From His circumcision to His crucifixion, from that first cut of blood to the New Creation of His resurrection, Jesus fulfills the meaning of His Name for you and me. And now, you who are baptized, you are in His Name. You have been baptized into the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19). You are clothed in Christ. His Name is on you even as you now dwell in His Name. When the Lord sees you, He does not remember your sin or your shame, but sees the beloved child now dwelling safely in the shelter of the Name of Jesus, “YHWH Saves!” So call upon His Name. Live under His Name. And rejoice that, as Acts 4:12 says, “there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” The Name was given, the flesh was cut, the covenant fulfilled. Your name was given, the Water and the Word applied, and now the salvation declared in the Holy Name of Jesus is yours.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Lord God, You made Your beloved Son, our Savior, subject to the Law and caused Him to shed His blood on our behalf. Grant us the true circumcision of the Spirit that our hearts may be made pure from all sins; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.Author: Rev. Matthew Synnott, associate pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Peoria, Illinois.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowell, IN.Work through the first ten chapters of Matthew and learn more about who Jesus is. As you move through this study, you'll ponder the theological, practical, and historical considerations of the text. With ample room for personal notes, this study will have you feeling confident in your understanding of Matthew's Gospel. Matthew 1:1-11:1 of the new Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series is available now.
Evening Prayer for Wednesday, December 31, 2025 (Eve of the Circumcision and Holy Name of our Lord Jesus Christ; The First Sunday of Christmas; John Wyclif, Priest and Translator of the Bible into English, 1384).Psalm and Scripture readings (60-day Psalter):Psalms 149-150Song of Songs 8Luke 24:13-53Click here to access the text for the Daily Office at DailyOffice2019.com.Click here to support The Daily Office Podcast with a one-time gift or a recurring donation.
Evening lessons: Psalms 3, 4; Galatians 1; Luke 2:8-21. Lord, how they are increased who trouble me; many are those who rise against me.
Happy New Year to our listeners! In this episode, Father Anthony and Sister Catherine recap the events of 2025 and share what they are looking forward to in 2026. They also discuss the Feast of the Circumcision of Our Lord, guided by the written Sunday Sermon from Bishop Giles Butler, OFM DD. Throughout the episode, they explore the profound significance of the Circumcision of Christ and the bestowing of His Holy Name. We delve into the "continual sacrifices" Jesus made from infancy and discuss how our own vows— in marriage, religious life, single life and Baptism — allow us to spiritually participate in His hidden Divinity. Link to Bishop Giles' Sermon: http://friarsminor.org/sermons/23circumcision.html
December 31, 2025Today's Reading: Luke 12:35-40Daily Lectionary: Isaiah 60:1-22; Luke 1:39-56“Blessed are those servants whom the master finds awake when he comes…You also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.” (Luke 12:37, 40)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.Awake and ready! These are the words our Lord Jesus uses to describe the mission of His disciples, you and I included. In other words, Christ Jesus has served us with His everlasting love and mercy given on the cross, and He has summoned us to Christian vigilance. How different it is in the world on this day they call “New Year's Eve.” The past is drowned in licentiousness and over-indulgence in libations, the future is ushered in with revelry, and the next day brings the same old-same old. The same sinner led astray by the same sins and the same empty promises. Christian vigilance is different, though; it is a sanctified sobriety! When we hear the word “sober,” it's easy to think it means somber, overly serious, or no fun. But go back to those words of our Lord, “Awake and ready.” To be awake means your eyes are open; open to the truth of the Gospel, open to the truth of what is pleasing in the sight of the Lord, and open to the joy of eternity with Christ. You are not lulled with the sleep of sin or the numbing pleasures of a passing era because your eyes are on the splendid promise of Christ Jesus. To be ready means that your eyes are not only opened, but you are dressed in your baptismal identity as servants of righteousness. Your belt tightened, your lamp of faith lit, and your hands ready to serve Him in the places He has given you responsibility. Jesus is not calling us to earn our salvation in watchfulness, but to live as those who by grace, belong to Jesus the master, and to live as those who know the joy that is coming. For when the Master returns, it is He who will dress Himself in action and serve us. This passage is not just a warning; it is a joyful promise of what is to come. He will serve us with resurrected bodies. He will serve us by gathering us unto His presence forever. In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.“Wake, awake, for night is flying,” The watchmen on the heights are crying; “Awake, Jerusalem, arise!” Midnight hears the welcome voices And at the thrilling cry rejoices; “Oh, where are ye, ye virgins wise?” The Bridegroom comes, awake! Your lamps with gladness take! Alleluia! With bridal care Yourselves prepare To meet the Bridegroom, who is near.” (LSB 516:1)Author: Rev. Matthew Synnott, associate pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church, Peoria, Illinois.Audio Reflections Speaker: Rev. Richard Heinz, pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lowell, IN.Work through the first ten chapters of Matthew and learn more about who Jesus is. As you move through this study, you'll ponder the theological, practical, and historical considerations of the text. With ample room for personal notes, this study will have you feeling confident in your understanding of Matthew's Gospel. Matthew 1:1-11:1 of the new Concordia Commentary Bible Study Series is available now.
Then let us also be all the more diligent to receive our inheritance. If you would resolve anything in the new year, resolve this. Resolve to live in the name and inheritance which you have been given. Put to death those sins which are foreign to who you are. Christ has already cut off those things by baptism, in the circumcision of your heart. Live honoring the name which you have been given, the name of Jesus Christ. Remind yourself of this promise, and make good use of the sacraments for the strengthening of your heart.
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In episode THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-EIGHT, Wade and Mike discuss the circumcision and name of Jesus, which we commemorate on January 1st. We hope you enjoy the episode! For more about the show and the hosts, visit the Let the Bird Fly! website. Thanks for listening! Attributions for Music and Image used in this Episode: “The Last One” by Jahzzar is licensed under an Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 International License. “Gib laut” by Dirk Becker is licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License. “Whistling Down the Road” by Silent Partner.E
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And Jehovah said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the statute of the passover; no son of an alien shall eat of it. And every man's servant that is bought with silver, when thou hast circumcised him, then shall he eat of it. A lodger and a hireling shall not eat of it. In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not bring out of the flesh abroad from the house; and ye shall not break a bone thereof. All the assemblage of Israel shall perform it. And when a sojourner shall sojourn with thee, and performeth the passover to Jehovah, every male of his shall be circumcised, and then let him come near to perform it; and he shall be as a native of the land; and no uncircumcised person shall eat of it. One law shall there be for the native, and for the sojourner that sojourneth in the midst of you. And all the sons of Israel did as Jehovah commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they. And it was in this same day that Jehovah led forth the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies. Exodus 12: 43-51 Arcana Coelestia 8028. From this it could be seen how the case is with the order in heaven, and from this in the world; namely that when angels are about to come, a spirit is sent before to prepare the way, and that he excites fear, and gives admonition to receive the angels courteously; and that he interrupts; also that at first he does not understand what the angels speak, but afterward when he has been reduced to a better state he understands; in a word, that he is continually at hand, and prepares the lower mind, and endeavors to avert things unworthy. In regard to this there occurred to me a thought about John the Baptist, that it was according to the order of heaven for him to be sent before and announce the coming of the Lord, and that he should prepare the way that He might be worthily received, according to what is written in Matt. 3:3; Luke 1:17; 3:4; John 1:23. AC 7822. The Contents. The subject treated of in this chapter in the internal sense is the liberation of those who are of the spiritual church, and the damnation of those who are in faith separate from charity. The damnation of these latter and the liberation of the former are represented by the passover, and the states in respect to charity and faith of those who are liberated, by the things to be observed on the days of the passover. 7823. In the supreme sense by the passover is represented the damnation of the unfaithful and the liberation of the faithful by the Lord, when He had been glorified. The quality of the state of the faithful at that time, and also what its quality would be afterward, both in the universal and in every particular, is described in this supreme sense by the statutes of the passover. Third Round posts are short audio clips taken from Round 3 comments in the online Logopraxis Life Group meetings. The aim is to maintain focus on understanding the Text's application to the inner life while reinforcing key LP principles highlighted in the exchanges.
And Jehovah said unto Moses and Aaron, This is the statute of the passover; no son of an alien shall eat of it. And every man's servant that is bought with silver, when thou hast circumcised him, then shall he eat of it. A lodger and a hireling shall not eat of it. In one house shall it be eaten; thou shalt not bring out of the flesh abroad from the house; and ye shall not break a bone thereof. All the assemblage of Israel shall perform it. And when a sojourner shall sojourn with thee, and performeth the passover to Jehovah, every male of his shall be circumcised, and then let him come near to perform it; and he shall be as a native of the land; and no uncircumcised person shall eat of it. One law shall there be for the native, and for the sojourner that sojourneth in the midst of you. And all the sons of Israel did as Jehovah commanded Moses and Aaron, so did they. And it was in this same day that Jehovah led forth the sons of Israel out of the land of Egypt by their armies. Exodus 12: 43-51 Arcana Coelestia 8028. From this it could be seen how the case is with the order in heaven, and from this in the world; namely that when angels are about to come, a spirit is sent before to prepare the way, and that he excites fear, and gives admonition to receive the angels courteously; and that he interrupts; also that at first he does not understand what the angels speak, but afterward when he has been reduced to a better state he understands; in a word, that he is continually at hand, and prepares the lower mind, and endeavors to avert things unworthy. In regard to this there occurred to me a thought about John the Baptist, that it was according to the order of heaven for him to be sent before and announce the coming of the Lord, and that he should prepare the way that He might be worthily received, according to what is written in Matt. 3:3; Luke 1:17; 3:4; John 1:23. AC 7822. The Contents. The subject treated of in this chapter in the internal sense is the liberation of those who are of the spiritual church, and the damnation of those who are in faith separate from charity. The damnation of these latter and the liberation of the former are represented by the passover, and the states in respect to charity and faith of those who are liberated, by the things to be observed on the days of the passover. 7823. In the supreme sense by the passover is represented the damnation of the unfaithful and the liberation of the faithful by the Lord, when He had been glorified. The quality of the state of the faithful at that time, and also what its quality would be afterward, both in the universal and in every particular, is described in this supreme sense by the statutes of the passover. Third Round posts are short audio clips taken from Round 3 comments in the online Logopraxis Life Group meetings. The aim is to maintain focus on understanding the Text's application to the inner life while reinforcing key LP principles highlighted in the exchanges.
Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Seven and Verse Eight
-Merry Christmas, insomniacs! Here's a blast from the past. We hope you're having an amazing holiday season- How is Santa Claus connected to cannibalism? Which Christmastide holiday commemorates the slaughter of children? How should you decode the cryptic numerology message 20+C+M+B+22? And what's with all of those airborne reindeer? Welcome to Ghosts of Christmases Past, in which Shane and Duncan explore how tree-worship and animal sacrifice evolved into the bizarre, festive, highly commercialized holiday we know today. So whether you're feeling the Christmas spirit or just feeling jaded and grinchy, grab a cup of heavily-spiked eggnog, get cozy by the yule-log, and join the boys as they unpack the fascinating pagan history of Christmas. ~ Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON ~ Join the MFFI community and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ In this episode: Christmastide Christmas Eve The Feast of Saint Stephen, Protomartyr Childermas, The Feast of the Holy Innocents Herod the Great The Feast of the Circumcision of Christ, Octave of the Nativity, Solemnity of Mary The Feast of the Holy Family 12th Night, Epiphany Eve Chalking the Door Saturnalia The Holiday of Yule Yule Boar, Yule Goat, Yule Log Anglican Revelers vs. Puritan Grinches The Story of the Nativity December 25th Becomes the Arbitrary DOB Christenmas, Christ Mass, and Xmas Christmas Trees Saint Nicholas of Myra, aka Saint Nick, aka Nicholas the Wonderworker Sinterklaas Christmases Around the World Reindeer Thomas Nast Haddon Sundblom and Coca-Cola ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas. And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word! Midnight Merch ~ Leave an Audio Message! ~ Instagram ~ Podcast Website
Does a USB stick, or a mobile phone, weigh more once it's filled with data? What's the placebo effect, and how does it work? How does the human papilloma virus (HPV) cause disease, and how can the HPV vaccine and male circumcision protect you from cervical cancer and HIV? Does Cape Town face two oceans? Can Brazil nut proteins be present in semen and trigger subsequent anaphylaxis in a sexual partner? And what can we do about post-herpetic neuralgia causes by shingles (VZV)? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Does a USB stick, or a mobile phone, weigh more once it's filled with data? What's the placebo effect, and how does it work? How does the human papilloma virus (HPV) cause disease, and how can the HPV vaccine and male circumcision protect you from cervical cancer and HIV? Does Cape Town face two oceans? Can Brazil nut proteins be present in semen and trigger subsequent anaphylaxis in a sexual partner? And what can we do about post-herpetic neuralgia causes by shingles (VZV)? Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Merry Christmas, insomniacs! Here's a blast from the past. We hope you're having an amazing holiday season. How is Santa Claus connected to cannibalism? Which Christmastide holiday commemorates the slaughter of children? How should you decode the cryptic numerology message 20+C+M+B+22? And what's with all of those airborne reindeer? Welcome to Ghosts of Christmases Past, in which Shane and Duncan explore how tree-worship and animal sacrifice evolved into the bizarre, festive, highly commercialized holiday we know today. So whether you're feeling the Christmas spirit or just feeling jaded and grinchy, grab a cup of heavily-spiked eggnog, get cozy by the yule-log, and join the boys as they unpack the fascinating pagan history of Christmas. ~ Support the show by becoming a Midnight Minion, Menace, or Maniac, and unlock exclusive bonus content over at PATREON ~ Join the MFFI community and vote on episode topics via DISCORD ~ In this episode: Christmastide Christmas Eve The Feast of Saint Stephen, Protomartyr Childermas, The Feast of the Holy Innocents Herod the Great The Feast of the Circumcision of Christ, Octave of the Nativity, Solemnity of Mary The Feast of the Holy Family 12th Night, Epiphany Eve Chalking the Door Saturnalia The Holiday of Yule Yule Boar, Yule Goat, Yule Log Anglican Revelers vs. Puritan Grinches The Story of the Nativity December 25th Becomes the Arbitrary DOB Christenmas, Christ Mass, and Xmas Christmas Trees Saint Nicholas of Myra, aka Saint Nick, aka Nicholas the Wonderworker Sinterklaas Christmases Around the World Reindeer Thomas Nast Haddon Sundblom and Coca-Cola ~ Join the Midnight Masses! Become an Insomniac by dropping a review, adding us on social media, and contacting us with episode ideas. And we now have Midnight Merch! Show your Insomniac pride and pick up a tee shirt or coffee mug to spread the word! Midnight Merch ~ Leave an Audio Message! ~ Instagram ~ Podcast Website
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Patrick sparks a lively conversation, switching from bagpipes overcoming a call to prayer to the shock of Rob Reiner’s tragic death and reflections on cultural legacy. Listener questions on baptism’s connection to circumcision and biblical translation history stir rapid back-and-forth, while urgent talk on fertility, terrorism, and faith fills the hour. Humor and honesty cut through every topic, unexpected and bold. Audio: Bagpipes during Muslim call to prayer (00:21) https://x.com/joeymannarino/status/1999952721898869236?s=46&t=m_l2itwnFvka2DG8_72nHQ Rob Reiner and Wife Found Stabbed to Death in Brentwood Home (05:08) Andy - Does this Colossians chapter 2:11-12 suggest that the Old Covenant of Circumcision is fulfilled by Baptism? (10:28) Steve – Is it true that the Church's translation of the Bible had errors in it for 1900 years? (21:48) Bob - I want to say that I have worked with Muslims before. They said that they will overpopulate us. (28:03) Lou - About the SSPV breaking off from SSPX. They are not sedevacantists? They have a hands-off approach. I am part of SSPV. (31:13) Tom (email) – Thank you very much for speaking pure truth on this issue which is so ignored and excused (34:12) Casey - Should we dismiss everything in the Gnostic Gospels? (43:46)
What if the routine choices parents make — the vitamin K shot, Hep B, even circumcision — aren't as straightforward as we've been told? Today I'm joined by Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, one of the most controversial voices in medicine, who argues that parents are being trained, not taught, and that major risks and ingredients are routinely kept out of sight. For more than 25 years, she has challenged public-health agencies, been labeled part of the “Disinformation Dozen,” and now claims the entire system is beginning to crack. In this episode, we dive into medical transparency, the pain and impact of newborn procedures, and why more parents are questioning long-standing protocols.If this episode resonated with you, make your voice heard. Contact your congressman and let them know you support H.R. 4388 and H.R. 4668. Your call, email, or message truly makes a difference.Thank you to our sponsors!GEVITI — Use code ALEX for 20% off your first purchaseMASA CHIPS — Use code REALALEXCLARK for 25% offA'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS — Use code ALEX for 25% off first-time ordersCOZY EARTH — Use code ALEX for 40% offZEBRA — Use code ALEX for 10% off any orderJASPR — Use code ALEX for $400 offOur Guest:Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, DODr. Sherry's Links:Instagram- @busydrtPodcast - The Tenpenny PodcastsPodcast InstagramX - @BusyDrTDrTenpenny.com — WebsiteLearning4You.org — Vaccine education coursesVCourses.DrTenpenny.com — Course portalZero Accountability Book
Fr. Mike highlights the importance of prayer and fasting, instructing us how to fast and empty ourselves to feel our spiritual need for Christ. He also discusses faithfulness in vocations and living out the life God has called you to. Today's readings are from Acts 13, 1 Corinthians 7-8, and Proverbs 28:4-6. 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.