Podcasts about Clergy

Sunday should not be an extension of Saturday

Are you a Nike Catholic?

All things work for good for those who love God

How beautiful God is that He lets us experience His cross!

He only wants to heal

Oh God, have mercy on me a sinner

Renounce sin in the name of the Son of the living God

Why do I do what I don't want to do?

Peace through division

We are not under the law, we are under grace

October is designated as Clergy Appreciation Month (CAM) for all Christian churches in the US, honoring St. Paul's exhortation to acknowledge those "who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you," and to "hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work" (1 Thess. 5:12-13). In honor of CAM, Pres. Kerry Pappas speaks with Fr. Louis Christopulos, a priest of over 40 years who presently serves as the Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Denver about the importance of showing appreciation for all members of the body of Christ and specifically for our priests and their families.

Sooner or later you're going to get sick and tired of being sick and tired

Don't buy a paddleboard--it makes it harder to move!

Clergy will be invited to make a healthcare plan selection during open enrollment beginning October 29 and ending November 13th. Currently, there are six healthcare plans to choose from. Everyone is invited to utilize Wespath's online tool, ALEX. Participants can use ALEX to estimate costs and receive a personalized recommendation for their 2026 HealthFlex elections.  ALEX will remain available throughout the Annual Election period (October 29 - November 13) and participants can visit as often as they would like.   ALEX will give individuals the option to look up actual claims estimates using their Blue Cross Blue Shield Member ID and group number. This allows ALEX to make the best recomendations related to your plan selection. Your Member ID and Group number are easily found on your insurance card. Annual Election is your opportunity to choose or modify your HealthFlex coverage for the coming year. With options for medical, dental and vision coverage, health accounts to help you save for medical expenses and a host of award-winning well-being programs, there's a plan that's right for you. The best way to learn about your 2026 HealthFlex options and to make your selections is to log into Benefits Access. If you don't have access, you can find many of the same helpful resources below. Learn about your plan options, how to make the best choice for 2026, and where to go for additional information or support.

Bill Horan talks with Kevin D. St. Clergy, author of BEYOND BLIND BLAMING. Kevin will discuss what blind blaming is, what the role of biases in blind blaming is, why he compares blind blaming to a magician who uses props and people to distract the audience, and what is the "illusion of control?"

No priests=no Mass! Are you praying for vocations?

An internal Vatican report has delivered scathing criticism of the Catholic Church's handling of decades of allegations of sexual abuse from around the world. It's calling for financial reparations and sanctions for abusers and their enablers. AND A WARNING THAT THE CONTENT OF THIS STORY MAY BE DISTRESSING FOR SOME LISTENERS

Faith is a fruit bearing tree and God expects certain fruits!

In this episode of Clergy to Clergy, Rev. Doug Forrester and Rev. Lan Davis Wilson talk candidly about the blessings and challenges of starting fresh in a new appointment. From rethinking what it means to “hit the ground running” to learning how to plant roots and build lasting relationships, this conversation reminds us that ministry is about being fully present where God calls us. You can watch the video version here - https://youtu.be/KUKoA-i3XVY

Not saved but rather justified by works

Send Wilk a text with your feedback!Faith 250 – A Clergy-Led Celebration of our Shared Civic StoryWhat if the 250th anniversary of America's founding became more than fireworks — what if it became a spiritual renewal of our shared civic story?In this episode, Wilk sits down with Rabbi Michael Holzman and Pastor Becca Messman to explore Faith 250, a multi-faith initiative uniting clergy and congregations across the nation. Through storytelling, vulnerability, and sacred text study, Faith 250 helps communities rediscover American ideals rooted in faith, character, and shared values.Key Topics:Clergy as caretakers of civic healthThe role of listening in bridging dividesAmerican texts as “sacred scripture” for reflectionCreating safe spaces for dialogue and hopeHow Faith 250 will celebrate America's 250thConnect: Learn more and get involved at Faith250.orgLearn more about Rabbi Holzman & Pastor Messman in the full show notes at DerateTheHate.com.The world is a better place if we are better people. That begins with each of us as individuals. Be kind to one another. Be grateful for all you've got. Make every day the day that you want it to be! Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter(X) , YouTube Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio or from our site. Please leave us a rating and feedback on Apple podcasts or other platforms. You can share your thoughts or request Wilk for a speaking engagement on our contact page: DerateTheHate.com/Contact The Derate The Hate podcast is proudly produced in collaboration with Braver Angels — America's largest grassroots, cross-partisan organization working toward civic renewal and bridging partisan divides. Learn more: BraverAngels.org Welcome to the Derate The Hate Podcast! *The views expressed by Wilk, his guest hosts &/or guests on the Derate The Hate podcast are their own and should not be attributed to any organization they may otherwise be affiliated with.

There is something greater than Jonah here

Run it Red 126, recorded October 2025, is here.  Seventy new/newly discovered cuts from the likes of Scuba, Serenda, Santos, Soulmate aka Deetron, Lando, Dimi Angelis and loads more - full tracklist below - support the labels/artists where you can.  Hit the charity links if you can, too... Charity Link: fanlink.tv/Charities Spotify Playlist: bit.ly/RUNITREDSPOTIFY Upcoming tour dates: bit.ly/BenSimsBIT 1. Scuba - Archives. Last Night On Earth 2. Mr. G - Work (Boy G Edit). Unknown 3. Ben Sims - Untitled. Unreleased 4. Santos - It's Not Over. Let Me Understand 5. Vect - DuckWalkCycle19. Forward 6. Waage - W15. X/OZ 7. Makaton - Devour. Rodz-Konez 8. The Deviantt - Holding. Soma 9. Nicolas Vogler - Return (To Da Swing). Bipolar Disorder 10. Architectural - Sección #1. Tikita 11. Serenda - Angry Sol. Rhythm Section International 12. Ron Allen - Sky High (Afromental Mix). Strobe 13. Bebe Winans - Father In Heaven (Two Soul Fusion Drumapella). Vega 14. Endlec - Precision Cuts Locked Groove. TH Tar Hallow 15. Lando - Fake Left. Face To Face 16. Obseth - Introversion. Rawsery 17. CAIV - Shimmer. Ooda 18. Santos - Play My Bleep. Let Me Understand 19. Waage - W14. X/OZ 20. JSPRV35 - Circus. Antidote 21. Mesh Convergence - Edge Of Perception. TH Tar Hallow 22. Obscur - Haarp. Newrhythmic 23. Aristides - Nago. 01366 24. Yotam Avni - Tribal Techno. ARTS 25. Architectural - Sección #2. Tikita 26. Jeroen Search - Mu. Repetitive Rhythm Research 27. TWO THREE - Cruise Control. Special Series 28. 10.000 BC - Fokus. Patent 29. Soulmate - Untitled. Unreleased 30. Gunjack - Devil's Pawn (Angel Alanis & Maria Goetz Deep Shade Mix). Slap Jaxx 31. Yoikol - Berlin Echo Chamber (SCB Edit). Hotflush 32. Antonio De Angelis - Ocean. Children of Tomorrow 33. Orion - Late Arrival. Absence of Facts 34. Ruman - Lizard. Warm Up 35. Flits - Asteroid. Planet Rhythm 36. Dimi Angelis - Highwire. Clergy 37. Benales - Cryo. Clergy 38. AeFe - BlipBlop. Children of Tomorrow 39. Deetron presents Soulmate - Code. Ilian Tape 40. Telegrama - Caldas 03. Milagrosa 41. Tarker - No Backup. Kazerne 42. DisX3 & Insolate - Slowburn. Soma  43. Augusto Taito - Ignorant. TH Tar Hallow 44. Decoder - Transitory. Illegal Alien 45. Plastique01 - Enhanced Tricks. Modular Side Music 46. A.Paul - Hipnotika. OHHCET 47. Shlomi Aber - Ride. Lost Episodes 48. PWCCA - Sprouts From The Grave. Mord 49. Petru KSS - Drifting Embers (Alexander Kowalski Remix). City Wall 50. Isaiah - Unleash. TRSN 51. Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Ravspel. Lomsk 52. Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Raljera. Lomsk 53. Regent - Stealthless. Malor 54. Jeroen Search - The Lost Land. Repetitive Rhythm Research 55. Jeff Mills - i9 (2025 Version). Axis 56. Yeiks - Moon. Demolition 57. Girls Of the Internet - Something (Deetron Remix/(Instrumental). Classic 58. Sciahri & Hertz Collision - Oroboros. Sublunar 59. JSPRV35 - Skye. Illegal Alien 60. Quince & Sayne - Work. Nowhere 61. Nicko Shuo - Elipsis. CMND CTRL 62. Invexis - Celebrity Algorithm. Index 63. Tav Shvi - Milo Appt (A Thousand Details Repaint). Splatter 64. Phara - Neon. Token 65. Yotam Avni - Fix. ARTS 66. Telegrama - Caqueta 02. Milagrosa 67. Astronomical Telegram - Amor Y Otros. Milagrosa 68. Sev Dah - One Tone. Falling Ethics 69. Marco Faraone & Yoav Nizri - Torin. Uncage 70. Reel By Real - Surkit (Ben Long & Oliver Way Remix). EPM

A compliment NOT a rebuke!

October 10th, 2025, 5pm: In Chicago, as people are being met with extreme force and a lack of compassion from federal agents, resistance is rising among the communities in Chicago, especially from faith leaders. Nicolle Wallace is joined by two Chicagoland faith leaders and our political experts to discuss the impact of and resistance against the inhumanity seen in Chicago. Plus, she covers the looming fiscal impacts of the government shutdown and the Nobel Peace Prize winner.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewhTo listen to this show and other MSNBC podcasts without ads, sign up for MSNBC 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.

A judge in Canada has finally affirmed that church law is not the law of the land, ruling that a sexual misconduct lawsuit against a high-ranking priest must proceed in civil court, rejecting the defense's attempt to shunt the case into an uncompensated internal canonical court. This ruling is a crucial step toward demanding external oversight and accountability for an institution known for protecting its abusers over victims. The system relies on the assumption of religious infallibility and years of delay (like the decade this case took to reach civil court). Civil courts must enforce that no institution is above the law when lives are at stake.News Source: Rosica abuse lawsuit proceeds By Gina Christian for Angelus August 12th, 2025

Msgr. Pope has a word of warning to his brother priests (and to the flocks they shepherd)!

What does it mean to fear the Lord?

This week, we confront the grotesque hypocrisy of a megachurch accused of bankrolling a missionary who allegedly trafficked and abused struggling children in Romania. Despite sending up to $17,000 monthly, the religious organization refuses accountability, opting for the standard, despicable practice of protecting their institutional credibility over seeking restorative justice for victims. This systemic failure reveals how easily unchecked religious power enables horrific crimes while shifting blame.News Source:Missionary Financially Supported by Megachurch Accused of Child Trafficking and Abuse in RomaniaBy Deepa Bharat for AP NewsSeptember 17th, 2025The Non-Prophets, Episode 24.40.2 featuring Stephen Harder, Flabbergasted, and Tracy WilbertMegachurch Bankrolls Child Trafficker

When it comes to loving our neighbor, sadly we are all Jonahs

Victory was theirs!

Send us a textSeason 4, Episode 15 - What the Data Demands — Clergy Well-Being in 2025 & Beyond How are clergy really doing in 2025? Several major surveys offer a sobering look:Wespath 2025 Clergy Well-Being Survey — Clergy report higher rates of obesity, hypertension, financial stress, and loneliness compared to benchmarks.Duke Clergy Health Initiative – Mental Health Trends Report — Symptoms of depression and burnout rose through 2021 and remain at high levels.Hartford Institute Clergy Discontentment Report — 44% of clergy have considered leaving their congregation; more than half have considered leaving ministry altogether.Lifeway Research on Pastoral Retention — While only 1% of pastors leave annually, many stay despite deep exhaustion; 22% cite burnout when they do leave.In this episode, we unpack what these numbers mean for long-term sustainability in ministry and offer practical steps to help clergy thrive: caring for physical and emotional health, clarifying finances, nurturing relationships, and advocating for systemic change.

Helping our neighbor is often timely, costly, and inconvenient

"You're worth more than a Ferrari."

What a beautiful place to pray

Are you hardly of heartily sorry for your sins?

With such protectors, what do we have to fear?

The "very ordinary" Little Flower

We are so grateful for local church pastors and all clergy for the way they serve and lead in their respective communities. This week, Pastor William Mack shares some words of encouragement for everyone serving in these capacities. rootedpastors.org

"I chose him because he had a pet lion."

What a powerful prayer

Don't be afraid to ask questions while in prayer

A Catholic priest in Pennsylvania took his parishioners for a joyride after confessing to rigging a church fundraising raffle for a Corvette Stingray. The scheme was run with unchecked authority over parish funds, enabling him to award phony prizes to friends while running up a massive $300,000 American Express tab paid by the church. This shocking case highlights the petty corruption and financial malfeasance that runs rampant when religious institutions operate without oversight, exploiting the faithful for personal gain and high-end consumer luxury.  News Source: Pennsylvania Priest Accused of Rigging Corvette Raffle, Using Church Funds to Pay Off American Express Bill By Hemet Mehta for The Friendly Atheist August 11th, 2025

Do you know about God or do you know God?

Is meeting with Jesus the most important appointment on your schedule each day?

It's Wednesday, September 24th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Chinese Communists restrict Christian online content Bitter Winter Magazine reports that Communist officials in China published new rules last week to significantly restrict religious content online. The religious liberty magazine noted, “It effectively criminalizes spontaneous religious expression online, isolates clergy from global religious discourse, and places sacred speech under the watchful eye of state censors.” The regulations allow only registered religious organizations to post preaching and religious education online. Clergy must promote socialist values. And they are specifically prohibited from evangelizing young people, reports China Aid.  But, in Matthew 19:14, Jesus said “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.” Hungary to designate Antifa a terrorist group Hungary plans on designating Antifa as a terrorist organization following the example of the United States.  Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán recently told state media, “Antifa is a terrorist organization. . . . They have come to Hungary, beaten peaceful people in the streets, beaten some half to death.” This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday, designating Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization. Trump wrote on Truth Social, “I am designating ANTIFA, A SICK, DANGEROUS, RADICAL LEFT DISASTER, AS A MAJOR TERRORIST ORGANIZATION. I will also be strongly recommending that those funding ANTIFA be thoroughly investigated.” Man guilty of Trump assassination attempt tries to stab himself in court Ryan Routh, the madman who holed up in a sniper's nest with an assault rifle at President Trump's West Palm Beach golf club, tried to stab himself with a pen in a Florida courtroom Tuesday after he was convicted of attempting to assassinate the then-GOP nominee, reports the New York Post. The jury noted the 17 “reconnaissance” trips he allegedly made to Trump's golf course, and what they described as his excessive stalking of Trump, prior to the September 15, 2024 incident in question. A dramatic scene unfolded as jurors were leaving the courtroom when Routh took a pen and started trying to jab himself in the neck. Courtroom marshals sprung to action and dragged him out of the room as his daughter, Sara Routh, screamed at her father. She yelled, “Dad I love you. Don't do anything. I'll get you out. He didn't hurt anybody.” There is no video footage of Ryan Routh attempting to stab himself with the pen because cameras were not allowed in the courtroom. A few minutes later, Routh was brought back into the courtroom with shackles on. He wasn't wearing the jacket and tie from earlier and his white shirt didn't show signs of blood. The judge set his sentencing date for December 18, where he will face up to life in prison. Trump rebuked globalism and open borders at United Nations U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly yesterday. President Trump rebuked globalism, unchecked migration, open borders, and climate change activism. Listen. TRUMP: “The entire globalist concept of asking successful industrialized nations to inflict pain on themselves and radically disrupt their entire societies must be rejected completely and totally. And it must be immediate. That's why in America, I withdrew from the fake Paris Climate Accord.” He also called for the protection of religious liberty. TRUMP: “Together, let us defend free speech and free expression. Let us protect religious liberty, including for the most persecuted religion on the planet today. It's called Christianity.” HHS announced review of abortion kill pill LifeNews reports the U.S. Health and Human Services Department is launching a national review of the abortion kill pill mifepristone.  HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accused the Biden administration of downplaying serious complications of the dangerous drug. Obviously, it is used in the killing of unborn babies. Not surprisingly, it is also linked with serious complications for pregnant women. These include hemorrhage, emergency room visits, and sepsis.  Proverbs 24:11-12 says, “Deliver those who are drawn toward death, and hold back those stumbling to the slaughter. If you say, ‘Surely we did not know this,' does not He who weighs the hearts consider it? He who keeps your soul, does He not know it? And will He not render to each man according to his deeds?” CDC no longer recommending MMRV shot for toddlers The vaccine advisory committee for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted new recommendations for the child immunization schedule last Thursday.  In an 8-3 vote, the committee voted to no longer recommend the MMRV vaccine for toddlers. The combination shot is for measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella. Instead, the committee recommended a standalone vaccine for varicella, also known as chickenpox, and another shot for the other three infections.    The committee noted increased risk of seizures among toddlers who received the MMRV vaccine.  Most religious state is Mississippi; Least religious state is Vermont Pew Research released data on the religiosity of states in America. The most religious state was Mississippi with 50% of adults expressing a high degree of religiosity. Next up was South Carolina, South Dakota, Louisiana, and Tennessee. The least religious state was Vermont with only 13% of adults expressing a high degree of religiosity. Other states with people of low religiosity were New Hampshire, Maine, Nevada, and Oregon.  Religiosity was measured based on importance of religion, religious attendance, frequency of prayer, and belief in God.  73% of Americans now feel safe in their town And finally, a new survey from Gallup found that more people than ever feel safe where they live despite the rise in conflicts between countries.  Gallup's Global Safety Report found 73% of adults worldwide said they feel safe walking alone at night in their city or area. That's up from 65% in 2006. Feelings of safety are increasing but remain relatively low in sub-saharan Africa and Latin America. The region with the most dramatic increase in feelings of safety since 2006 is post-Soviet Eurasia.  Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, September 24th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

How much do you trust God?

Three hour daily Mass?!?

Don't conceal your faith!

If you want to change the world, start by making your bed...little things matter!