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Mike Aquilina and Kris McGregor explore the origins of Holy Orders in the early Church, apostolic succession, and the teachings of the Church Fathers on the dignity and responsibility of the priesthood. The post ROF7 – The Clergy – Love’s Earthly Form – Roots of the Faith with Mike Aquilina – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.
"Can you drink the chalice that I'm going to drink?"
Eve Tushnet (writer and cofounder of Building Catholic Futures) joined Tyler, TJ, and David to talk about forms of kinship beyond marriage—specifically vows of friendship or lifelong celibate partnership. Eve reflects on her own journey to Catholicism, to serving the church as a gay Christian, and to discerning a lifelong partnership herself.★ About Our GuestEve Tushnet is the author of two award-winning books on gay Christians' spiritual journeys. She is the co-founder of Building Catholic Futures, which equips Catholic institutions to serve and share the Gospel with gay people. She lives in California with her partner and children. You can email Eve at eve@buildingcatholic.org.—★ Timestamps(00:00) #78 - Eve Tushnet on Catholic Discipleship and Vows of Partnership(00:34) Eve's background: Secular Jewish to gay Catholic(02:55) Building Catholic Futures for mission, for leadership(08:07) Core ideas: Spiritual journeys, perspectives, and storytelling(15:16) Churches: What small things can build trust?(18:13) Imagining a future of kinship beyond marriage(27:05) What to do with the rarity of vowed friendship(34:09) How Eve met her partner(39:56) How do you think about “romance” in your celibate partnership?(48:43) Children? Taking responsibility for each other's families(54:13) Are you sisters? Friends? Life partners? Kin?(57:21) Clergy to support your making of vows?(58:18) Loving people means choosing pain(01:07:58) Advice for people discerning kinships and partnerships—★ Links and ReferencesBuilding Catholic Futures: https://buildingcatholic.org/Tenderness (2021): https://www.avemariapress.com/products/tenderness—★ Send us feedback, questions, comments, and support || Email: communionandshalom@gmail.com | Instagram: @newkinship | Substack: @newkinship—★ Credits || Eve's photo: Anthony Esser | Creators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ Espinoza, Tyler Parker | Audio Engineer: Carl Swenson, carlswensonmusic.com | Podcast Manager: Elena F. | Graphic Designer: Gavin Popken, gavinpopkenart.com ★ Get full access to New Kinship at newkinship.substack.com/subscribe
Seventeen signs that you're lacking humility
Only God can condemn a person
Topics: The Truth About the Word Pastor, Shepherd as a Verb or Spiritual Gift, 1 Peter 5:2-3, Why Jesus Is the Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4), The Error of Top-down Authority Systems, 1 Peter Is Manual for Resilience Against Persecution, Context of 1 Peter, The Myth of Pastors Having Assigned Flocks, 1 Peter 5:2-3 and the Flock of God (1 Peter 5:2-3), How Tradition of Men Blurs Biblical Context, The Problem with Calling People Church Fathers, Why Elders Have No Authority Over Believers (1 Peter 5:3), Rejecting the Clergy and Laity Divide, Why the Word Pastor Is Not in 1 Peter, The Difference Between Prophesy and Prophecy, Hebrews 1:1-2, Why Pastor and Teaching Are Separate Gifts (Ephesians 4:11), Mature Believers as Examples Not Lords (1 Peter 5:3), The Invention of the Office of Pastor, Why the Word Office Was Added to 1 Timothy 3:1, Jesus Holds the Indestructible Office (Hebrews 7:16-24), Qualifications for Elders in Every Day Life (1 Timothy 3:1-7), Why Women Can Be Biblical Elders (2 John 1:1), The Importance of Plurality in the Body, How Ignatius of Antioch Changed Church Structure, Giving Double Honor to Mature Elders (1 Timothy 5:17), How Constantine Put Bishops on Government Payroll, Why Pastor Is a Spiritual Gift Not a Career, The Priesthood of All Believers (1 Peter 2:9), How Formal Education Replaced Spiritual Gifts, Refuting the Five-fold Ministry Jargon, The Danger of Lording Over Entrusted Believers (1 Peter 5:3), Living as Elect Exiles in a Hostile World in 1 Peter 1:1Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
He wants to remove from us and the Apostles the scandal of the cross
If you don't love your enemies, they end up having dominion over you.
You are "empty headed!"
The Father will give you the Spirit
New role as the Director of Continuing Education for Clergy for the Bismarck Diocese
Jesus tells us that there is someone greater here!
Hello there, you absolute legend, and welcome to another episode of Stacey's Pop Culture Parlour! This month, I am joined by fellow indie podcaster and all-around delightful gent, Justin Scoviak, as we delve into some of the movies and TV we've been enjoying of late. Listen in to find out our thoughts on Can You Keep A Secret?, Companion, Wake Up Dead Man, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, and lots more! All this, plus a trip back in time thanks to Justin's VHS collection. Whip yourself up a nice hot chocolate, snuggle under a blanket, and enjoy! Justin's song & Stacey's song Pop Culture Reflections podcast Stacey's Linktree TMNT Shellebration tickets Stacey's tip jar Music by Starbomb
Its hard to come to the Father if we don't trust
Reality check--how do you treat those in need?
"Temptations will cease 3 minutes after we die"
Where people are the sickest is where you begin
Several local faith leaders recently traveled to Minneapolis to protest ICE and to show solidarity with the community. We talk with them about what they witness and what they learned. In studio: Rev. Deborah L. Hughes, American Baptist minister Rev. Shari Quan, lead minister of First Unitarian Church of Rochester Rev. Dan Brockway, M.Div., Ph.D., lead pastor at Brockport First Baptist Rev. Lisa Friedman, Minister of Unitarian Universalist Church of Minnetonka, Minnesota ---Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.
The consolation of the feast and the desolation of the fast
What does it mean to take up your cross daily?
Kabay, a self-proclaimed club shaman, focuses on the mystical connection between electronic sound and the human mind. His artistic vision is an exploration of the concept interpreting the techno club experience as the modern equivalent of the ancient shamanic ritual. His musical voice incorporates abstract textures, complex rhythms and ritualistic soundscapes, aiming to connect with the people on the dancefloor by tapping into our primal and subconscious instincts. Kabay's music combines body-moving energy, dance-floor-driven tempos and eccentric sound design, telling a story for both the mind and the body. His debut vinyl EP, Tribe of Liberation, released on the iconic label Clergy, is the epitome of his evolving artistic voice, while his Existential Archetypes EP on Vault Records and releases on his own label Kybera document further exploration of his sound. Kabay has delivered memorable DJ sets at prominent events across Europe and the UK such as Clergy, Meat Free, HØL, PLTFRM FSTVL, Animal Farm and many more, crafting each performance as a unique ritual designed to leave a lasting memory long after the night ends. Tracklist via -Spotify: bit.ly/SRonSpotify -Reddit: www.reddit.com/r/Slam_Radio/ -Facebook: bit.ly/SlamRadioGroup Archive on Mixcloud: www.mixcloud.com/slam/ Subscribe to our podcast on -iTunes: apple.co/2RQ1xdh -Amazon Music: amzn.to/2RPYnX3 -Google Podcasts: bit.ly/SRGooglePodcasts -Deezer: bit.ly/SlamRadioDeezer Keep up with SLAM: https://fanlink.tv/Slam Keep up with Soma Records: https://linktr.ee/somarecords For syndication or radio queries: harry@somarecords.com & conor@glowcast.co.uk Slam Radio is produced at www.glowcast.co.uk
This is the noon All Local for Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rachel Maddow shares highlights from a judge's remarks in rejecting Donald Trump's power to dismantle a national monument i Philadelphia to hide the fact that George Washington owned slaves. The judge compared Trump's censorious "anti-woke" edict to the mission of the Ministry of Truth in George Orwell's 1984.Independent journalist Georgia Fort talks with Rachel Maddow about ICE harassment of media and activists.Rachel Maddow reviews the latest batch of terrible poll numbers for Donald Trump, including on issues that are meant to be his political strength, and points out that his familiar trick of making empty promises he has no idea how to keep are insufficient distraction from the cruelty of ICE and the paucity of his economic ideas that are turning Americans against him.New Hampshire State Rep. Wendy Thomas joins to discuss the fight against a new ICE prison in the town of Merrimack, New Hampshire and the waffling indecision by Republican governor, Kelly Ayotte. Want more of Rachel? Check out the "Rachel Maddow Presents" feed to listen to all of her chart-topping original podcasts.To listen to all of your favorite MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
H2-2/17/26-The left is blaming I.C.E. for death of Savannah GA school teacher, FBI opened 1200 assessments of politicians, journalists, and clergy with no evidence,Marco Rubio gave a presidential speech at Munich,Marco Rubio , if he meant it, gave a great speech, i don't know this Marco
H2,S2-2/17/26-FBI opened 1200 assessments of politicians, journalists, and clergy with no evidence
How to approach temptation as a Catholic and become victorious.
One of the biggest problems most modern practices have is that they are solving the wrong problem perfectly. In today's episode, Mike Green interviews Kevin St.Clergy on how to discover what the true problem is in your practice, and how to go about solving it.
Using suffering to perfect us in the virtues
Topics: The Muting of the Body of Christ, The Myth of Pastoral Authority, Why the Church Building Is Not Holy, Measuring Growth by Grace Instead of Numbers, The Error of New Covenant Law, Broken Church System, 1 Corinthians 11-14, How Man-made Traditions Have Deceived the Church, The First Church Buildings and History, Rightly Dividing the Scriptures, Understanding the Gathering in 1 Corinthians 11-14, Why the Gospel of Grace Is Sufficient, Group Participation in the Early Ecclesia, Why Jesus Is the Only Head of the Body (Colossians 1:18), The Truth About the Title of Pastor, Why Acts Is a History Book Not Doctrine, The House of God Is in You (1 Corinthians 3:16), Challenging the Clergy and Laity Distinction, Every Member Functioning in the Body of Christ, Why the Church Building Is Not a Sanctuary, The Warning Against Insulting Grace in Hebrews 10:29, Why the Law Stirred up Sin, The Dangers of Covenant Mixture Theology, We Are All a Royal Priesthood (1 Peter 2:9), Christ Is the End of the Law (Romans 10:4), How Ignatius of Antioch Changed Church Structure, The Meaning of the Word Prophesy in Context, Trusting the Spirit for Morality Instead of Law, Why Popularity Does Not Equal Biblical Truth, The Most High Does Not Dwell in Temples (Acts 7:48) Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter
Believe it or not, there is good news in today's Gospel
Why two multiplication of the loaves stories?
How deaf and mute are you?
An example of exercising faith and humility in prayer
Ep. 116: Pastor Dale Dalman on Visiting the Midwest's Largest Immigration Detention Center Noah has a conversation with Pastor Dale Dalman on his visits to North Lake Processing Center in Baldwin, MI, the Midwest's largest immigrant detention center. Dale shares as a pastor from a biblical, non-partisan perspective on what's happening with ICE, immigrant arrests, what our laws are and how they're used, and the process immigrants go through at detention centers. Dale Dalman is a retired missionary and pastor with the Evangelical Covenant Church denomination. He served as a missionary to Venezuela and senior pastor to a Hispanic church in Michigan. He currently serves with the Clergy on Patrol program with the Grand Rapids Police Department and is Mayor Pro Tem of the city of Rockford, MI. He's been married to his wife Sheryl for 43 years and has 3 married children and 7 grandchildren. He has a bachelor's degree from Moody Bible Institute and a master's degree from Calvin Theological Seminary. Take 7 minutes and listen to the recent NPR story of Pastor Dale's visits to the immigration detention center. Listen to Noah's interview with World Relief and the Evangelical Immigration Table's Matthew Soerens on Understanding Immigration from a Biblical Perspective Advocate for Immigrants and Refugees with World Relief of the National Association of Evangelicals Noah's blog: A Biblical Understanding of Romans 13, "Let everyone be subject to the governing authorities..." You can give to Dale's ministry at North Lake via his Venmo account @Dale-Dalman - this money goes toward gift cards for families, clothing, train and bus tickets, and detainees' accounts. You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4RtQb7E_jFI Flip Side Notes: Join an upcoming Beyond the Battle online group at www.beyondthebattle.net Support Flip Side sponsor Angry Brew by using promo code FLIP at angrybrew.com or fivelakes.com to pick up some Angry Brew or Chris' Blend coffee at 10% off. Get a free month of Covenant Eyes at www.covenanteyes.com using promo code BEYOND Get a free month of Accountable2You keyword accountability: a2u.app/beyond (do not use “www”) Your recurring gifts make Noah's ministry & The Flip Side possible. Get some sweet swag by becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/noahfilipiak – includes exclusive access to Noah's episode commentary, interaction, and email access. (Not tax-deductible) Tax-deductible recurring gifts can be given at www.noahfilipiak.com/give. Purchase Beyond the Battle and Needed Navigation by Noah Filipiak.
Today from SDPB - a bill making clergy members mandatory reporters is killed, a conflict-of-interest bill dies in committee, House Judiciary backs an interpretive services bill and more.
Making a huge deal out of something that truly doesn't matter
Do you recognize the movement of the Lord?
How Clergy members are on the frontlines of protests against Trump's agenda; the latest developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie; The Washington Post's former Executive Editor Marty Baron slams owner Jeff Bezos amid mass layoffs of Post journalists; all the ways in which the math is getting worse for Congressional Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pass the salt!
When was the last time you sought out a quiet, deserted place?
Do you worry how others see you or your actions?
Why is St. Agatha depicted in art holding a plate with breasts?
Its amazing how a lack of faith can impede a miracle
Conversations on Groong - February 4, 2026Topics:CSI Visits Jailed ClericIRF SummitPACE MP Speaks UpGuest: Joel VeldkampHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 513 | Recorded: February 3, 2026SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/513VIDEO: https://youtu.be/gi1yk302jts#ArmenianChurch #ReligiousFreedom #ClergyArrests #IRFSummit2026 #ChristianSolidarityInternationalSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong
"Get up and walk!"
Harrisburg is joining cities across the nation that are responding to recent events of violence and conflict. A Peace Pilgrimage is planned through the city this Wednesday, February 4th. We have a deep dive conversation with one of the organizers, Pastor Matthew Best of Harrisburg's Christ Lutheran Church. He explains how the public can participate, how he defines “peace,” and why event organizers deliberately did not include the state Capitol as a location. Governor Josh Shapiro is expected to address housing costs, energy demand, and unfinished business from prior years, when he delivers his budget address Tuesday. Lancaster County's Conestoga River is named Pennsylvania's River of the Year. And tens of thousands of people gathered for Punxsutawney Phil's annual appearance Tuesday morning, dubbed Groundhog Day. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Christ entered the world as an illuminator
The new attitude of Beatitude
Episode 2736 - Clergy arrested in Minnesota? Is the dollar crashing? Are tariffs causing the dollar to crash? What happens if the Comex can't deliver? Plus much more! Great show today.
Personnel is policy. Sadly, Pope Leo XIV has promoted Archbishop Carlo Roberto Maria Redaelli as the new Secretary for the Dicastery for Clergy—a bishop known for refusing to condemn an SSA “marriage” involving a Catholic scout leader and for praising restrictions on the Traditional Latin Mass, saying that Pope Benedict XVI's liberalization of the Latin Mass was a “wrong decision.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices