Podcasts about Clergy

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!

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?

Quincy Mayor Thomas Koch has defended comments he made this week that the clergy sexual abuse scandal that rocked the Archdiocese of Boston in the early 2000s was more about homosexuality than pedophilia.

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?

New SPND20 Mixtape in the vault: @benales on duty.

Three hour daily Mass?!?

Don't conceal your faith!

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

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Are you persevering in something?

Let it die and let there be new life!

Does Jesus have an honored place in your living room?

Am I really willing to accept what God sends?

Join this powerful conversation with Deacon Dan Giblin and Deacon Jim Friend about SJVC's Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, Grace and Gratitude, which started just one year ago and was created specifically for Clergy and Men and Women Religious. In this discussion, Deacon Dan shares his remarkable 41-year journey of sobriety and how his experience has shaped a ministry of hope and healing for those seeking recovery.

The fine line between being too lax and too rigid

Two hearts beat as one

Nine clergy have been chained to the door of Nicola Willis' office in the Wellington suburb of Johnsonville since Monday morning. One of the Clergy taking part in the action, Father Gerard Burns, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The cross gives us hope that God will win against all evil

This fall in Sunday School, we are taking a deep dive into some of the most frequently asked questions that have been sent in for Ask the Church. In this first session, we look at the biblical and historical roots of ordination—what it means to be a bishop, priest, deacon, or lay person—and why these roles matter. Far from being “super-Christians,” clergy exist to equip the whole body for ministry. Every believer is called, gifted, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve God, one another, and the world.⛪ Church of the Incarnation is an Anglican (ACNA) parish in western Henrico, Virginia, committed to:

Is your faith built on these three virtues?

Remember, you can't lead anybody if you're spiritually blind

Run it Red for September 2025 is here! This one features fresh, recent and unreleased cuts from the likes of Rodhad, Mark Broom, Annie Hall and Joe Milli, some ‘Just for fun' re-edits of Obscure Shape, Honey Dijon and Confidential Recipe plus an edit of Heiko Laux and Steve Rachmad i did purely for my own sets in 2011/2012 that is soon going to drop on the excellent, Kanzleramt. Much love for the ongoing support and big ups to the labels / artists (full tracklist below!). Sims x 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. Ray Kajioka - Nord Hammer. Frameworks 2. Zarco - Spacetool. PRT WRX 3. Nørbak & Temudo - Rasteira. Hayes 4. Studyman - As U Like the Arpeggio. Metrohm 5. DisX3 - Splinters. Lila 6. PTTRNRCRRNT - Virtual 2. Immaterial.Archives 7. Pyramidal Decode - Fiammata. PHYR 8. Truncate - Lonely Night. Clergy 9. Ikari - Rubber Membrane. Inguma 10. 1morning - Like A Funk Machine. SEVEN 11. Uncertain - Nasty. Rekids 12. Andre Luki - Incorrect Conductor. Arido 13. Dynamic Forces - Driven. Symbolism (Forthcoming) 14. Daryl Stay - Ah Yeah. Ploy 15. Rødhåd - Lift Off. Air Texture 16. PTTRNRCRRNT - Virtual 1. Immaterial.Archives 17. Techflex - Liquidus. Naked Lunch 18. Telegrama - Caldas 02. Milagrosa 19. Fixon - Panama Cut (Truncate Remix). ANOAH 20. Uncertain - Push. Rekids 21. Heiko Laux & Steve Rachmad - The Viking (Ben Sims Edit). Kanzleramt (Forthcoming) 22. Laurel - Initium. Mind Medizin 23. RARÓG - Resilience. Antimodus 24. MMØ - Mutuo. FatGrooves 25. Trismus - Weird Looking Fellah. Hayes 26. Telegrama - Caldas 04. Milagrosa 27. Lando - You and Yours. Face To Face 28. Lando - Freex. Face To Face 29. Ø [Phase] - Change Agent. Modwerks 30. Soulmate - Untitled. Unreleased 31. Lost Loops - Nv99Ps_Rec02_2506. Life 32. Parde Grilon - Insensitive. Registros Siderales 33. Lost Loops - Shjmx_01Vdis_2500. Life 34. Metapattern - Rockets. ANOAH 35. Phyc - O Golpe Do Estelionatário. Unknown 36. Fixon - UFO Wrangler. Hardgroove (Forthcoming) 37. Confidential Recipe - Work It For Luv. Illegal Alien  ** 38. Henko ES - Haru. Fonio 39. Makaton - Debris Field. Rodz Konez 40. Aske - Bending Of Time. Primitive State 41. Electric Rescue - Aygo (L'ombre Remix). Skryptom 42. E.D.A.L. - Geistige Bewegung. Arido 43. Tonyy - Gradient. Edit Select 44. Kaan Pirecioglu - Spellbound. Float 45. DisX3 - Freq Mode. Lila 46. Honey Dijon & Channel Tres feat Sadie Walker - Show Me Some Love  (Shake The Earth Extended Remix). Classic ** 47. Mathias Kaden - Freedom (Instrumental). Rekids 48. Daryl Stay - Chroma. Ploy 49. Mark Broom - M-Tallic. Unreleased 50. Joe Milli - Expressions. Livity Sounds 51. Soulmate - Untitled. Unreleased 52. Charlton - Chocolate Haze. Inguma 53. Obscure Shape - Zwei Seiten. Clergy  *Sims JFF Edit 54. Lost Loops - Instr_Antkk3_2501. Life 55. Pyramidal Decode - Eternità. PHYR 56. Deluka - Tribal Waves. No Signal 57. Aske - Occultation. Primitive State 58. DC11 - Someone Who Clearly Doesn't Give A Fuck. Planet Rhythm 59. Trismus - The Gap. Hayes 60. ópax - Bell Dent. Air Texture 61. Petit Beurre - Dedra. Metrohm 62. Juri Heidemann - HLLLLL. Pengan 63. Joe Milli - Look Again. Livity Sounds 64. Annie Hall - Ability To Multitask. Delsin 65. Kosh - Breaksit. Cragie Knowes *Sims JFF Edit **RB  JFF Edit

What credit is that to you?

A group of Catholic and Protestant clergy is asking Gov. Jim Pillen to drop plans for an ICE detention center in McCook.

"Woe to you who are blessed..."

This week on Grief and Rebirth, we're revisiting this powerful episode with Sandy Phillips Kirkham, who shares her journey from trauma to healing after being preyed upon by a charismatic youth minister at 16. She discusses her award-winning book Let Me Prey Upon You, the impact of clergy abuse, her decades-long path to justice and forgiveness, and how she now advocates for other survivors through the Hope for Survivors ministry.WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/bp-Ll8hkSis?si=9I5jKK7PHKIi5fXvREAD THE EPISODE BLOG POST: https://ireneweinberg.com/sandy-phillips-kirkham-finding-healing-after-falling-prey-into-clergy-sexual-abuse---✨ Grief & Rebirth: Healing Resources & Tools ✨

Don't fall into comfort folks, be missionaries!

Are you prioritizing God over the closest relationships in your life?

How will you keep tomorrow holy?

What you did to them, you did it to me!

In your life, do you let the Lord do the heavy lifting?

Call out to God!

The Church=Authority

The Lord's first homily

The Latin Catholic Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate have issued a joint press release confirming that priests and nuns will not evacuate and will stay to care for the Christians in Gaza, risking their lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices