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The Henry and Lisa Manoucheri Parsha Shiur  Parshas Ki Savo (August 2026 - Elul 5786)  Building Resilience in the Next Generation  & Conquering Philosophical Blindness  Month of Elul Classes are sponsored by Nat and Etty Perez and family in memory of our dearest dad, David Ben Messoda z”tl, on his Hazkara. Once an Israeli soldier at war, he was also a leader who was deeply just and cared for all, especially his own and he had a heart of gold.  May these words of Torah be for the elevation of his neshama. Please davven for Aliyos N'shamos for Chana Malka bas Yehoshua Leib and Yosef Yehuda bas Yehoshua Leib.  Please also pray for Refu'ah Sh'leima for Perel Sasha bas Meril Rivka, Binyamin ben Lillian Lily, Ya'akov ben Malka Mattel, Rachamim Sasson Rafael ben Bracha Fruma Gittel, Baruch Yehoshua Yisrael ben Sima and all Cholei Yisrael.

In the land of Uz, out in Gentile wilderness, a blameless king-priest tends a pocket of paradise—a flourishing household he rules and intercedes for, keeping the snakes out. Then the accuser appears in God's throne room and takes every good gift Job has been given and twists it into an indictment: remove the hedge, and this man will curse God to his face. David and Christine walk through Job's first two trials and the leash God places on chaos, and show how Job defeats the accuser not by arguing with him but by blessing God in the middle of his suffering.

Fight the Real Enemy (1) (audio) David Eells, 8/23/26 Old Man Vs. the New Spiritual Man William Steenland - 12/07/2013 (David's notes in red) I dreamed I was watching a political race between two candidates: an old man about 65 and a young man (or new spiritual man) of about 30. The old man had his arms and hands out. I can't remember what he was saying. All I knew was he was lying through his teeth. It was almost comical, the things he was saying. It was totally unbelievable and silly, but the crowd was eating it up and loving it. (The world loves the thinking and speech of the old man, who is their kin, even though it is all a lie. He speaks according to the curse that he sees and not according to the faith; in the flesh and not in the Spirit. He doesn't speak the language of our Kingdom and cannot bear its fruit.) The young man had a questioning look on his face, as if he was upset at this old man. As the old man just kept lying and lying, the young man walked right up to him and said, “You know, I am an adult”. (The young man, or new man, is the mature one in the Kingdom and has power over the old, foolish man.) The young man put the old man in a headlock and dropped him to the ground, where they wrestled and wrestled. (The headlock implies the new man bringing into bondage the mind of the flesh or old man. Let me share a dream I had, where I had the old man in a headlock. I knew he was a giant; only he appeared normal in size. We saw a big giant, and when I turned the old man loose from the headlock, he said, “Bigger, bigger, bigger” to the big giant. I knew if the old man was permitted to speak, he would cause the giant to grow. So, then I karate chopped him in the Adam's apple and said, “No! Smaller, smaller, smaller”. This is because if we let the flesh speak the old man becomes a giant that in our eyes is impossible to conquer. He is then bigger than the promises of God. Then we will be overcome by him. If the spiritual new man speaks him smaller, even dead according to the Word, we will overcome him. The good confession is: (Gal.2:20) I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I that live, but Christ living in me: and that [life] which I now live in the flesh I live in faith, [the faith] which is in the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself up for me. ... (Rom.6:3) Or are ye ignorant that all we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (4) We were buried therefore with him through baptism unto death: that like as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we also might walk in newness of life. (5) For if we have become united with [him] in the likeness of his death, we shall be also [in the likeness] of his resurrection; (6) knowing this, that our old man was crucified with [him], that the body of sin might be done away, that so we should no longer be in bondage to sin... (11) Even so reckon ye also yourselves to be dead unto sin, but alive unto God in Christ Jesus. (12) Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey the lusts thereof. So speaking according to the promises brings the old man down to conquer him.) Suddenly, the dream changed. It was no longer the old man and the young man or new man wrestling. It was David and me wrestling outside on the grass. (This represents the Davids' words and teachings are wrestling with our old man, the flesh.) I, like the old man, was in a headlock and losing terribly. (When the old man loses, we win.) I had no choice but to tap out. (Meaning to give up and let God rule in you through the new spiritual man.) After I tapped out, we got up and sat on a white concrete wall. (When the new man wins, that is called sanctification, meaning separation from sin, signified by the white rock wall.) We were next to a big white factory (where sanctification is being mass-produced in many people through the new man conquering the old man). The police were walking around, as if to catch us fighting. I had my head down and said to David, “Wow, I never had anyone be a father to me before”. (Because the new or spiritual man is being produced in your life through the ministry of end-time fathers of the seed of David.)  I turned to look up at David and he was gone. (Because the Lord is the unseen Father and the Davids are only vessels for His use.) I saw a UBM brother in the distance in a wheelchair and went to talk with him. (As we manifest this sanctification, we are able to pass it on to those who are spiritually crippled, unable to walk in the Kingdom because they walk dangerously upon the earth where the Beast and curse can crush them.) I had a second dream where I was in the middle of two ancient armies --Roman and German -- coming together (like in the Gladiator movie). (The Roman army could well represent the apostate right-wing. The German army may well represent our own left-wing government. Read “Germany” Attacks United States. In our day, a civil war is coming between the right and the left, and both will be a threat to true Kingdom believers who refuse to fight with the world, against the world. Our ministry of the Good News is to both.) I was totally naked, except for a pair of white boxers. (The coming battle will mature many Christians delivered from both sides and now in the middle.) I knew that I couldn't try to fight my way out. (We are forbidden to fight with flesh and blood but against the principalities and powers and rulers of the darkness.) These intense armies were slowly moving together to fight. I was walking down a narrow path, just escaping between them as they were coming together. I kept on the narrow path (of obedience to the Word) to escape the war. (Father will divide and conquer, as He fought in the day of battle for Jehoshaphat and Gideon.) Suddenly, I wasn't naked anymore, except for the pair of white boxers, but I was in the woods in full armor, and the battle was out in the distance from the woods in the clearing.  I had escaped from the war. (The mature will take no sides and so be hated by both.  Father will save them from this Beast through the armor of God's Word. And then taking their authority over their old man and all the power of the enemy.) I was now in full armor and riding a big horse and holding a huge axe. (Representing having the beastly flesh under authority with the weapons of spiritual warfare.) I looked down where there was a green demon lying crippled and close to dying. (Green represents life and demons represent the true spiritual enemy; hence, they will be losing their spiritual life or power through those who conquer the old man.) He was lying next to a stump of a cut-down tree. (Like with Nebuchadnezzar, Babylonish America is falling to internal and external foes for seven years of madness in leadership.) He was still talking trash, saying he would kill me and so on. I got off the horse and lopped off his head. (Through conquering the old man, we have full authority over all the power of the enemy. (Luk.9:1) And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. ... (10:19) Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.) End of dream.   Fear Not For I Am With Thee Tianna Fire - 12/31/22 (David's notes in red)  The Holy Spirit was speaking to me through my husband, Samuel, and I felt the presence of God strongly. However, my flesh was fearful, as I could feel parts of my old nature dying. It was being washed away, and the Holy Spirit was increasing inside of me. (I feel sometimes my flesh fears dying to self, although the spirit and soul desire it. The enemy knows he is defeated and works with the flesh to grasp at every straw in order to survive.) (Rom.8:13 for if ye live after the flesh, ye must die; but if by the Spirit ye put to death the deeds of the body, ye shall live.) I was really just desiring to hold onto Jesus, and I was agreeing with the Spirit and not wanting to give in to the flesh's fear. (When we are faithful to receive the Word of the Lord through His vessels and submit to it, our spirit man is strengthened as it is washed clean from the filthiness of the old man. My husband Samuel represents our spiritual Husband, Jesus. When we submit ourselves to the authority of His Word, we bear His fruit in our lives.)   I then saw, to my right, Jesus' giant hand come through the roof of our home and rest in front of mine, indicating and welcoming me to hold His hand. I put my hand where I saw His and felt an abundance of peace and comfort, knowing that He is always there and He won't let me go. He knows what I am experiencing, and He will get me through it. He has already gone through it all for me. (Mat.11:28-30) Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. (30) For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. And (Joh.16:33) In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.) He is patiently waiting for us also to grab His hand [and lean upon His strength]. (Isa.41:10) fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.   Victory Assured for God's Army B. A. - 02/23/2012 (David's notes in red) I saw myself inside a worldly Marine Commander's tent on a battlefield. (Symbolizing a worldly religious leader.) The Commander was going over rescue plans with three of his Special Ops Men. (Leading his brethren to rescue one captive to demonic forces.) Earlier that day, one of the men named Brad in his platoon had been taken captive by the enemy while trying to take a nearby city. (“Brad” is short for “Bradley”, meaning “broad meadow”. Possibly symbolizing in this case, bearing the fruit of much flesh, since Peter said, “All flesh is as grass”. These are the people who get overcome by the enemy spirits easily.) After receiving their orders, the three Special Ops Men set out to rescue Brad (an acronym for bruised, rejected and defeated). Ops Man #1 went in first. As soon as he took two steps into the city, he was confronted by the largest enemy he had ever seen in his life. He pulled out his gun and fired, but the bullet came out of the chamber and fell onto the ground. He had no choice but to surrender. Next, Ops Man #2 was sent in. He saw the mistake Ops Man #1 made, so he decided he would use a hand grenade so he wouldn't have to get too close to the enemy. He pulled the pin and threw the grenade at the enemy, but the grenade was a dud. He was captured and taken prisoner along with Ops Man #1. Lastly, Ops Man #3 went in. His strategy was to get down on his belly and sneak his way around the enemy. What he didn't know was that the enemy saw him coming. When he got just a few feet into the city, the enemy came up behind him and knocked him out. All three of these men were thrown into prison with Brad. (2Co.10:3) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh (4) (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds.) Upon hearing this grim report, the worldly Marine Commander was at a loss as to what to do next since all of his TOP men had been taken prisoner. (When the leadership is taken captive to demonic forces, they are in a ‘work' they are not qualified to do.) His Lieutenant said, “Sir, there is a young Private from another army waiting outside to see you”. The Commander asked him, “What army is he from?” The Lieutenant said, “I don't know, sir, but I think you should at least see this Private”. (Turns out he is just a Private in God's army, which is higher in rank and authority than all of the carnal armies. (Psa.8:2) Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou established strength, Because of thine adversaries, That thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger. If you have the two-edged sword of the Word, saint, you have the authority over the demonic forces holding the immature Christians captive.) So the Commander granted Private entrance into his tent. The Commander asked, “Son, do you understand the gravity of this situation?” The Private answered, “Yes, sir, I do”. The Commander asked, “Well, son, what makes you think that you have what it takes to rescue these men?” The Private said, “Sir, with all due respect, this kind of war can't be fought by worldly standards and weapons”. (Eph.6:10) Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. (11) Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (12) For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual [hosts] of wickedness in the heavenly [places].) The Commander asked, “What do you mean by that statement?” The Private stated, “Sir, this is a very different kind of war and requires higher intelligence and weaponry. My Commander (The Word in our heart is Commander Jesus) sent me to you as He said I would be capable of handling this rescue alone. Upon your approval, Commander, I would like to try”. (The disciple is full of faith and confidence. (Mar.16:17) And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name shall they cast out demons.)  The Commander said, “Alright, Private, I'll give you a shot at it, but if you get captured you are on your own”. The Private stated that he understood the risks, but he knew he would be fine. As the Private neared the city, he dropped to his knees, bowed his head, and began to pray. When he finished his prayer and thanked the Lord, he proceeded onward. Upon entering the city, he was immediately confronted with enemy #1, Rebellion. He was a BIG ENEMY, ugly and hideous. Rebellion said to the Private, “Haven't I seen you somewhere before? You sure look familiar”. Private said, “Oh, yeah, we've met”. Rebellion said, “You look pretty scrawny, Private. I can't believe they would send somebody like you in here”. (Zec.4:6)... Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith Jehovah of hosts. While Rebellion was running off at the mouth, he didn't see Private pull out the large bazooka he had hidden behind his back. Private took aim and pulled the trigger. A large, powerful blast of water hit Rebellion right in the heart. It blew him into so many pieces he looked like snowflakes coming to the ground. (The washing of water with the Word is our authority to convict others of sin and to cast out their enemy.) Next, Private was going around a corner onto the next street, and there he was -- archenemy Anger was standing there with a big grin on his ugly face. He said, “Well if it isn't little ol' Private. I sure didn't expect to see you here”. Private said, “No, I don't expect you did”. Anger raised up his weapon to fire on Private and said, “Might as well get this over with quickly; it's lunch time and I'm hungry”. Private said, “I couldn't agree more”. He pulled out his weapon, and before Anger could get off a shot, Private hit him right in the middle of his forehead and he fell dead like a rock. (Conquering the mind of the flesh in which anger can live. (2Co.10:5) casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ ...)  Private stopped and sang praises and thanks to the Lord, then proceeded on. He hadn't gone far when out popped Bitterness from behind a bus. Bitterness yelled out to Private from a distance, “Hey, Private, remember me? I whipped you good the last time I saw you.” Private stated back in a calm and controlled voice, “I remember, Bitterness. I wasn't prepared for your attack last time, but all that has changed”. Bitterness took a deep breath and spat a deadly, green-looking slime out of his mouth (slander and criticism) to destroy Private. Private remembered the last attack, so he was ready. He took aim and hit Bitterness right in the mouth and knocked his head onto the ground. (He destroyed the mind of flesh with the Word.) Private found the captives and led them out of the city. It was late in the day, so they stopped to camp for the night. Private expected victory, so he had brought plenty of food and water for himself and the captives.  Later, as they were sitting and warming themselves by the fire, the four men asked Private how he was able to rescue them all by himself. (Psa.149:6) [Let] the high praises of God [be] in their mouth, And a two-edged sword in their hand; (7) To execute vengeance upon the nations, And punishments upon the peoples; (8) To bind their kings with chains, And their nobles with fetters of iron; (9) To execute upon them the judgment written: This honor have all his saints. Praise ye Jehovah. Even the least Private outranks the demonic nobles and kings over this world.  (Luk.10:17) And the seventy returned with joy, saying, Lord, even the demons are subject unto us in thy name. (18) And he said unto them, I beheld Satan fallen as lightning from heaven. (19) Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you. (20) Nevertheless in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rejoice that your names are written in heaven. (21) In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou didst hide these things from the wise and understanding (the Commanders of apostate religion), and didst reveal them unto babes (or Privates): yea, Father; for so it was well-pleasing in thy sight. He told them about this special army he was in and how wonderful his Commanding Officer was to all the men. He told them his Commanding Officer wrote an awesome book (the Bible) that contained absolute truths and strategies on how to defeat your enemies. The Private told them that after completing this training, you won't have any problems defeating your enemies. He said, “I was once like you. I got my instructions from the world and I wasn't very successful in defeating my enemies. My Commander and His book changed my entire life”. Upon hearing this Real Good News, these men wanted to know more about the Private's Commander and this awesome book. Private spent all night reading the book to these men. In the morning, they all made their way back to base camp. Private delivered the four men back to their Commander. As Private turned around to leave, the worldly Commander stopped him and said, “Son, you can't leave yet. We have a reward for you”. Private stated, “Sir, with all due respect, I can't accept that reward, as it belongs to my Commander, not me. (Jesus warned us not to receive the glory of men or we would not have the glory of God.) You see, sir, it was my Commander (Jesus) and His weapon (the Word of God) that rescued these men. I was just the vessel He used to accomplish His mission. As Private was walking out the door, the four men that he had rescued came running up to join him. They told Private they had resigned from their army and they wanted to join up with his army. They couldn't wait to meet his Commander and learn more from that awesome book. Private was happy to take these new recruits to meet his awesome Commander.   Torment to Those Who Fight Back  G. C. - 04/28/2009 (David's notes in red) In this dream, I recall being inside a house that was owned by a semi-Christian believer who is in sin with his girlfriend. I had left his house and went into the street to sleep with nothing but a coat on the ground to lie on. Looking back, it was almost like I was downtrodden, but I would rather be in the street than in a household of sinners.  As I was lying there, a group of men from my past gathered around me. These were guys whom I had known in my high school days and thereafter; men that I had partied with and hung out with, but I always knew had hatred for me. They started to kick me in the head and curse me. They were beating me like a dog in the street. I looked around at them and noticed one of them was a recent convert of the Lord, whom I have been helping to disciple. I was shocked to see him in the midst of these attackers because I have done so much for him, by sending him money and food, writing him letters of encouragement, and being the only person there for him during his time of trouble. I cried out to him, “Why are you just standing there? I have done so much for you!” He just ignored me and watched as I was beaten.  As the attack went on, my anger was kindled, and I began to fight back, but with Samson-like power. They could not stand before me. I was knocking them down like bowling pins. I knew that this was not Godly behavior, but the persecution was so intense that my flesh prevailed and fought back with the attackers. (Jesus said, “Turn the other cheek”; “Forgive and you will be forgiven”; “Love your enemies”; “Resist not him that is evil”; “He that lives by the sword will die by the sword”; etc. Paul said by the Lord, “Overcome evil with good”; “Avenge not yourselves”; “Render to no man evil for evil”; “Vengeance is mine saith the Lord”; “Bless them that persecute you; bless and curse not”. Obedience to these commands is to take up our cross and follow Jesus so we can be His disciples.) All the while, I was so distressed that this brother had sided with the heathen. After I physically prevailed against them, I remember being in severe trouble with the police department and court system.  Very heavy charges had been brought against me for attacking the men, even though I was merely defending myself. The world had completely sided with the men, and I was under severe judgment. They brought me before rulers and councils that were always against me. A sense of fear and dread lay heavy upon me throughout the dream. I was so scared and hopeless. I was in so much trouble and was facing many years in prison for my crimes. I remember making so many excuses for my actions and trying to justify my behavior, but it was all to no avail. Not only did none of the authorities side with me, I also had no boldness before the Lord. You must understand that throughout the dream I felt my life was over; it was like a nightmare. I wanted to wake up from the nightmare but could not; it was like I was trapped in this other realm where nothing made sense and I could not get out. After what seemed like weeks and weeks, I found myself in a room with an arbitrator and the men, all of whom were in agreement that I was in the wrong. I finally got the revelation that I had to forgive them and apologize to them for fighting back. I did not make any excuses and just asked my enemies to forgive me and said that I should never have hit them. AS SOON AS I DID THESE THINGS, I INSTANTLY WOKE UP FROM THE NIGHTMARE. IT WAS LIKE BEING LET OUT OF PRISON. THE DREAD LEFT ME AND I WAS FREE.  I realized God was teaching me that soon I may be attacked and persecuted, even by Christians, but I cannot get offended or fight back. It will be better in the end for me if I suffer and take it all patiently. There may be times when we may feel alone, and many will leave our side, even those we have helped, but we cannot fight or get offended. Even if we do fight back in defense, the world and its authority will side with the worldly, and we will be in trouble for doing what only seemed natural. (And the Lord will not help us until we repent and forgive, just as Jesus taught His disciples.) Important related teachings:  The Sword or the Cross? How Shall We Die? Audio Series Let me share the following with you from our book, How Shall We Die? This is available for free download on our website. When we submit to the Word of God, we die to our old self. We've learned that Jesus' teachings concerning this nonresistance, submission to governments, loving your enemy, turning the other cheek, and so on, are very crucifying, but they're commanded of the Lord and, as we obey Him, He is going to come to be manifested in us. I'd like to look further at this in the Book of John.  One of the biggest problems I've seen is that God's people have a problem discovering where the kingdom of the world stops, and the kingdom of heaven starts. We really need to delineate that very explicitly with the Word of God. (Joh.18:36) Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. In the Old Covenant the Jews had a natural kingdom, a physical kingdom. In the New Covenant it's obviously not that way – it's a spiritual kingdom, as we're going to see as we read on. Theirs was a very worldly kingdom. They were wrestling with flesh and blood, but our battle is with the principalities and powers as Ephesians 6:12 shows. Jesus said that His servants wouldn't fight, even to deliver Him from death, or from the Jews, or from the Beast kingdom, which was the Roman Empire at that time. His servants wouldn't fight because they were defending a different kind of kingdom, and they were using a different kind of sword. Jesus also went to His cross, physically, as a type and a shadow of us going to our cross, spiritually. (Mat.16:24) Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. (25) For whosoever would save his life shall lose it: and whosoever shall lose his life for my sake shall find it. Except we take up our cross and follow Him, except we lose our life, we cannot enter the kingdom of God. The word “life” there is psuchē, not the physical life, but our soulish life. So, in order to walk in His steps, we follow Jesus' physical crucifixion by going to our spiritual crucifixion of self. Part of that is submitting to His Word, even when it disagrees with our worldly desires. He said, “My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight.” But since His Kingdom is not a worldly kingdom at all, His servants do not fight, even to defend Him or to defend themselves. However, we do have One Who fights for us, don't we? In fact, His power is far greater than anything we could wield. Jesus told His disciples, “Don't you know, I could call 12 legions of angels if I wanted help? You don't have to bring out that puny sword.” 12 legions of angels! A Roman legion was between 4500 and 6000 men. And we also have angels. If we depend on God, His power is made perfect in our weakness. If we want to see the power of God to defend us, then we have got to quit trying to defend ourselves. What kind of kingdom is Jesus talking about? Peter says, “But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation” (1Pe.2:9). He is speaking here to those who are born again; it says He “begat us again” (3). Those who are born again belong to this holy nation – “holy” meaning separate, sanctified, separated from the world. All of God's born-again people are one holy nation that covers the globe, and we know He's no respecter of persons. (9) But ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for [God's] own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. He said that they're “a royal priesthood.” We know that this is spiritual and not physical because of this verse: (5) Ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. We're spiritual priests; we offer up spiritual sacrifices to the Lord. As a chosen generation, we are a spiritual Kingdom, not a physical kingdom whatsoever.  The Lord has told us in the New Testament that He is not a respecter of persons. Whether He's talking about Jews or Gentiles, He uses that phrase. When He's talking about servants and masters He uses it as well. He's not a respecter of persons because He judges them alike. Read what Peter said to the Gentiles: (Act.10:34) And Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons: (35) but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is acceptable to him. Out of all nations, God has made one nation of those who are born again. By the way, this nation is still called Israel. As it says in Romans 11, those who walk by faith have been grafted into that olive tree that's called “all Israel.” Read it.  We are now Jews according to the Spirit. We are now priests who offer spiritual sacrifices, the most important of which is that we offer up our bodies as living sacrifices. That means we offer this body up to serve the Lord and not to serve ourselves. In this manner, our reason rails against the fact that the Lord does not permit us to go along with the world by warring with one another, or defending ourselves with weapons, or anything like that. He has told us to submit to the governments and authorities around us, which, in some cases, does not sit well with our reason, especially when they're so contrary to the ways of the Kingdom. But He says it, and we do it because we've decided that He knows more than we do. (Jas.2:1) My brethren, hold not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, [the Lord] of glory, with respect of persons. (9) But if ye have respect of persons, ye commit sin, being convicted by the law as transgressors. The Bible also warns us: (2Co.5:16) Wherefore we henceforth know no man after the flesh…. It doesn't matter what nation a Christian comes from – they are our brethren. As a matter of fact, they are our brethren, but the natural people around us who don't know God are not. Many times Christians make alliances and allegiances with the wicked people around them, the antichrist people around them. But that's not our Kingdom. We're to “know no man after the flesh.” We know no one by skin color, nationality, or tongue. We're all one in Christ Jesus, Galatians tells us. There are no physical attributes that God accepts. He only wants born-again people. The Lord says that His Kingdom is quite different than the physical kingdom. (Luk.17:20) And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation. Now what were they expecting? They were expecting a physical kingdom. Many Christians really think this is a kingdom today, a kingdom of some religious organization of people on earth. There's nothing that we can see that is the Kingdom of God – not our church building, not our preacher; everything we're looking at is not the Kingdom of God. It is the born-again man that is the Kingdom of God. (21) Neither shall they say, Lo, here! or, There! for lo, the kingdom of God is within you. That's what the Numeric version says, but it's a strange thing that the phrase “within you” can also be translated “in the midst of you.” As a matter of fact, in the footnote, the Numeric version says that either one of these translations has a numeric pattern because it means both of those things. It means “in the midst of you,” as in “among the disciples, between the disciples”; and it also means “within you” is the Kingdom of God. “Flesh and blood shall not inherit the Kingdom of God” (1Co.15:50). That's why I said, “No, not your pastor,” because the man you're looking at there is not going to inherit the Kingdom. It's the spiritual man on the inside. He's even going to get a new body to inherit the Kingdom if he's born again, serving the Lord and bearing fruit. So there's nothing physical; it is the spiritual that counts, and in the spiritual Kingdom of God, we fight with the spiritual methods.  We have powerful weapons that the world knows nothing about and that it cannot resist. (2Co.10:3) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh (4) (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the casting down of strongholds). Their weapons are useless against the weapons of our warfare, which are not fleshly or carnal.  Many people fear that if they give up their right to defend themselves or their country, God can't take care of them. Well, as we saw, 12 legions of angels are at His disposal. If He just sends one to be by your side (and we know from the Scriptures that you have at least one), that one could kill 185,000 men, so that angel can certainly take care of you. The more we learn to put our faith in Him, the more we see that our puny weapons are worthless and that we shouldn't make any allegiances with nations that are not our nation.  Many people lean upon patriotism to a natural nation, which is not God's Kingdom and not of God's Kingdom and is a very dangerous and foolish thing to do. In fact, it says we're all just strangers passing through. (Heb.11:13) These all died in faith, not having received the promises (those are the New Testament promises), but having seen them and greeted them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. This earth is passing away, but our Kingdom is eternal. We are not to pledge our allegiance to this world. (14) For they that say such things make it manifest that they are seeking after a country of their own. Meaning, of course, that if we're just strangers and pilgrims, that this is not our country. We're seeking after one that is our own. (15) And if indeed they had been mindful of that [country] from which they went out, they would have had opportunity to return. Do you know that many people do return to bondage, to allegiance to nations that are not their nation? We belong to one nation; it's a worldwide, spiritual nation, but it's a real nation, and we are spiritual priests in that spiritual house with spiritual sacrifices. (16) But now they desire a better [country], that is, a heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed of them, to be called their God; for he hath prepared for them a city.  God is not ashamed of those who don't claim that this world is their home or that this nation is their nation, but who claim citizenship of the spiritual nation, whose spiritual city, the New Jerusalem, is their capital. For the rest, who are members of the world, who have united themselves with the world, it's a different story. I know that God's grace covers our ignorance. Thank God for that. We're very ignorant, but God, by His mercy and by His grace, forgives us, and that's great; but when we get knowledge and understanding, we have to do something with it. This relates to what we're talking about here. If we don't act on what we see here to become a “holy” nation, which means a “separate, or sanctified” nation, then God is ashamed of us.  We see this separation here: (2Co.6:14) Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers…. Would you go out and fight for the world? Would you defend an antichrist kingdom? That's what the Bible says you'd be doing. Would you go out and kill the devil's servants for the devil? That happens, too, because we have brothers and sisters all over the world and some of them are ignorant; some are in the foreign militaries, and they think they're fighting patriotically for their country. But we see from the Scriptures that that's not so. We have one country and we are ambassadors for that country. (14) Be not unequally yoked with unbelievers: for what fellowship have righteousness and iniquity…? Even what the world calls “good people” are not our brothers and sisters. We have a holy nation, a separate nation. (14) … Or what communion hath light with darkness? (15) And what concord hath Christ with Belial…? If you're fighting for a nation of this world, guess who the god of this world is? Who is it who causes nations to go out and kill each other by the thousands and hundreds of thousands? Do you think that is righteous? We've been deceived about this. When we join with the world against the world, we're leaving our Kingdom. (15) … Or what portion hath a believer with an unbeliever? (16) And what agreement hath a temple of God with idols? for we are a temple of the living God; even as God said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Now what is he talking about? What does it mean to yoke with the unbeliever? Obviously, we can do it with war, politics, marriage, business – we can do it in so many ways, but God says, “Don't do it.” We can reason our way out of it, or we can seek to do His will. I understand that sometimes a person comes into this knowledge and they're already yoked in a situation like that. We can be unequally yoked in a marriage, and God says not to leave them because how do we know that they might not be saved or sanctified through our faith? (1 Corinthians 7:16) We can't tell a Jew by looking at the flesh anymore. They might be one of those chosen from the foundation of the world, but we have to wait and see. (1Co.7:15) Yet if the unbelieving departeth, let him depart…. We're not bound in such a case. After acquiring knowledge, we don't want to enter into an unequally yoked situation like that. We can marry, but only in the Lord (1 Corinthians 7). Concerning politics, some people say, “I'm a Republican.” Oh, really? Wouldn't you just rather stand for the Lord? Wouldn't you rather do what He wants you to do? And besides, He's going to install any kind of government He wants anyway; and usually they are vessels of dishonor, not vessels of honor, to fulfill His Will. Especially when you're talking about an end-time Beast government that God is putting together to chasten His people, to bring them to their cross, to which they refuse to go. So you see, God doesn't necessarily want good vessels in the government to do that, but many people are deceived into thinking that they can vote in godly people. It just hasn't ever worked that way. That's not God's plan. So, with politics, with war, should we become unequally yoked with a bunch of people who are antichrist to go and kill other people for the devil? There is no physical warfare in our Kingdom. It's all spiritual warfare: turn the other cheek; love your enemy; do good to them that despitefully use you. Why would we reunite? Why would we go back to the country from which we are coming out, as Paul said? God is not ashamed to call us His children and Himself our God. If we're looking for that spiritual country, we're not pledging allegiance to a wicked nation of this world. (2Co.6:17) Wherefore Come ye out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord…. Some people think that's just talking about the Harlot. Well, that's part of it because the Harlot is a worldly church. They have more affinity for the world than they do for the Lord. But it's also talking about coming out of the world, if you look at the text. Make no allegiances with the world. (17) … And touch no unclean thing; And I will receive you. We want the Lord to receive us in all things, but we're not willing to give up the world to do it. (18) And I will be to you a Father, and ye shall be to me sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty. Notice that sonship comes to those who become separate from the world.  Sometimes God will separate us from allegiance to the world and from being unequally yoked. We should accept it when the Lord does that. (1Co.7:15) Yet if the unbelieving departeth, let him depart…. That's an example, but Paul goes even deeper: (2Co.7:1) Having therefore these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. We are not to join with the world in their bitterness, their anger, their lust against other nations, because we don't know anybody after the flesh. We don't have an allegiance to one man who is maybe one color, or maybe one nationality, against another man. The Lord is no respecter of persons, and we're also forbidden to do so. James said it was a sin. We don't hold one man more valuable than another man, especially when referring to a bunch of lost people in the world. They all belong to one another. But when we come into the Kingdom, we are one holy nation worldwide, and God has called us to be separate, in order for us to be sons of God. Praise God! You may say, “That's radically different, David.” Well, no, it's been there all the time. We're just reading the black and white here. There's nothing really hidden about this. (1Jn.5:19) We know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in the evil one. All of the world- what men call “good people” and what men call “bad people,” they're all in the devil, all in the evil one, and he is the god of this world (2 Corinthians 4:4). We are in the world, but we are not of the world, according to what Jesus said. We're just passing through, on our way to a spiritual and eternal Kingdom. God doesn't appreciate it when we make allegiances and alliances with the wicked. He wants us to be separate.  That's made very plain here: (1Jn.4:1) Beloved, believe not every spirit, but prove the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets are gone out into the world. So he's talking about the spirits of people here. (2) Hereby know ye the Spirit of God (he's talking about the Spirit of God in people): every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: (When we run into the spirit in a person that confesses that Jesus is in that flesh, that's the Spirit of God.): (3) and every spirit that confesseth not Jesus is not of God: and this is the [spirit] of the antichrist, (Notice: Every spirit that does not confess Jesus is the spirit of antichrist.) whereof ye have heard that it cometh; and now it is in the world already.  Lots of people have that theology, but every time the word “antichrist” is mentioned in the Scriptures, it's not talking about an individual; in every case it's talking about the corporate spirit of all lost mankind. Antichrist is as close to us as the next pagan, the next lost person. (4) Ye are of God, [my] little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world. (1Jn.4:5) They are of the world: therefore speak they [as] of the world, and the world heareth them. There is He that is in you and he that is in the world. These are two nations – the nation of the world and the nation of God's people. That is the nation of Christ and the nation of antichrist. (6) We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he who is not of God heareth us not. By this we know the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. The whole world, Jesus said, is going to hate us; all nations are going to hate us. The reason God is going to do that is to get God's people to join together. What way can God's people come to realize that the kingdom they live in and have patriotism toward is not the Kingdom of God, other than by turning it to hate them? The pharisees were at the top of a kingdom that hated Jesus. Many preachers who claim Jesus hate His Word and Him. And God will, for His name's sake, turn the whole world to hate His people. He caused the Egyptians' hearts to hate His people, and in these days God is going to do the same thing because God's people do not know that this world is not God's Kingdom and that they will never build God's Kingdom in America or any other place. God's Kingdom is a spiritual kingdom. God's people must also realize who the enemy is. There's “He that's in us”, and there's “he that's in the world”, who is Satan in the body of all lost mankind. He that is in us is Christ from heaven. The Beast from the pit is in the lost, and Christ from heaven is growing in all born-again believers. Jesus said,“He that is not with me is against me” (Mat.12:30). That's anti (against); that is antichrist. “The whole world lieth in the evil one,” Scripture says. Satan is the god of this world. Would you be patriotic for a nation overwhelmingly made up of antichrist people? Don't you realize those are the devil's people? No, we're not here to judge them; we're here to bring them the Gospel, to offer them the grace of the Kingdom, and we will see which among them is chosen of God because “he who is of God hears the words of God.” We are to be separate, to have “no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness” (Eph.5:11). “Fellowship” means “having in common.” It means “giving and receiving.” We are not to receive the things of the wicked world. We have fellowship with the world many times when we're just sitting there, feeding on that old TV or social media because we're polluting ourselves. (1Co.5:6) … A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. God wants us to have fellowship, “having in common,” with His Word, fellowship with Jesus Christ. Once a person is joined patriotically to the world, they're joined to a spirit that has murdered as many people as religion. Those are the two major killers of people – religion and patriotism. Some of you may say, “I never thought of it that way, David.” No, some of you are probably as mad as a wet hen at me right now, but it doesn't make any difference. This is the Word of God. Straight out of the Word, it says that we need to separate from this wicked world. They live according to their lust; they wage war against other nations because they think they have a right to. God says that we don't have a right to. We're to love our enemies; that's what He commanded. We're to offer them the Gospel, not a sword. What does it mean to worship the image of the Beast? We see the image of the Beast in Daniel chapter three and a revelation of it in Daniel chapter two. It is all the nations of the lost people of the world in one image of a corporate man; there's “the Antichrist” right there. Are we members of that? Are we patriotic toward that? (1Jn.2:15) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. (16) For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the vainglory of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. (17) And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Eternal life has to do with our doing the Will of God. Some of these things that we're looking at are not popular, but they will separate us from the world, and that's what's necessary to be sanctified. (Heb.12:14) Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification (separation) without which no man shall see the Lord.  Sanctification is this process of separating us from the world, from sin, from evil, from these antichrist people around us, unto the Kingdom of God, the one holy nation that does not recognize race, creed, or nationality. Obviously, when we get fully in the Kingdom of God, into heaven, we're going to have so many brothers and sisters that we'll be glad for the variety. God is; He created them all. Many a young man has gone out and died for a nation because of the vainglory of life, as he tells us in verse 16, and they think they're going to have great glory fighting for this world, but there's no glory in it. It's contrary to God's way; it's contrary to His nature. He hates it. The people who are being killed are the very people that we're supposed to be offering eternal life to, and yet, we're sending them off to eternal damnation. What are we here for? Wars don't come from God. (Jas.4:1) Whence [come] wars and whence [come] fightings among you? [come] they not hence, [even] of your pleasures that war in your members? There are no just wars. We are not to go to war along with the world, if we want to enter the spiritual, eternal Kingdom of God and not have God be ashamed of us. But if we're going to war with the world after we receive knowledge, God is ashamed of us. Now I'm not saying that God is condemning our forefathers here in America for the wars that they fought. The great thing about God is, To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin (Jas.4:17). But the Lord wants us to grow up in this day, so when we look at these things, He wants us to act on them. It doesn't matter that our forefathers fought and died to give freedom to America. That has nothing to do with what God is doing with us here and now. He is creating sons of God in these days. Jesus, the Son of God, cannot even be imagined as taking up a weapon and fighting for natural Israel. As a matter of fact, when Jesus prophesied, He prophesied judgment on natural Israel and talked about the Beast kingdoms encompassing them and destroying them. And He was on God's side. That's where we have to be, on God's side. No matter what nation we come from, we have to be on God's side. What does God think? What does He want? (2) Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and covet, and cannot obtain... People fight over land; they fight over oil; they fight over what they think is injustice. They war with other nations and kill thousands of people, and the sad thing is the political Christians today don't understand that that's all of the devil, and they're pushing for it. (2) … Ye fight and war; ye have not, because ye ask not. Whatever we need, just ask God. (Mar.11:24) … All things whatsoever ye pray and ask for, believe that ye received them, and ye shall have them. What do we need to take away from anybody else? Why is it that people need the world anyway? What's wrong with a simple life? People lust after so much. Wars come from it because people lust after things they could have for the asking. God will take care of it. (Jas.4:3) Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may spend [it] in your pleasures. (4) Ye adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? What does he call the friendship of the world? Well, those who go out and fight with the world. (4) … Whosoever therefore would be a friend of the world maketh himself an enemy of God. If we're going to go out and make an unholy alliance with the wicked world, we become the enemy of God because now we become a member of the body of antichrist. We want to be separate, sanctified from the wicked world, having “no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness.” We are to share God with the world, not be part of them. People say, “Well, David, what am I supposed to do if someone attacks my family? Am I supposed to just stand there and look at them or am I supposed to do something physical to take care of this?” Do you remember the words of Jesus? (Mat.26:52) Then saith Jesus unto him, Put up again thy sword into its place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. They thought they were just defending family; He called them transgressors. In Luke 22, those who took the sword were transgressors. “All they that take the sword shall perish with the sword.” That doesn't sound like you're taking care of your family. That sounds to me like you're coming across as fighting against God and, ultimately, it will cost you. (53) Or thinkest thou that I cannot beseech my Father, and He shall even now send me more than twelve legions of angels? Does God promise to protect us with His angels? Sometimes not, if we protect ourselves. God says that His power is made perfect in our weakness. We don't ever get to see God defend us until we quit defending ourselves, and basically, that's what He was saying here. What did God say about the angels defending His people? (Psa.91:10) There shall no evil befall thee, Neither shall any plague come nigh thy tent. (11) For he will give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. Wow! He's talking about those who are in the “secret place of the Most High”, those who are abiding in Christ! How do we abide in Christ? By obeying His commands. (1Jn.2:24) As for you, let that abide in you which ye heard from the beginning. If that which ye heard from the beginning abide in you, ye also shall abide in the Son, and in the Father. What we heard from the beginning is that which is written in His Book. If we abide in the Son, He promises His angels will take charge over us, to keep us. (Psa.91:12) They shall bear thee up in their hands, Lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. We can't even have an accident when we're abiding in Christ. Notice that they will protect you if you believe it. They will keep you. If you ask, “But what if somebody attacks?” you're denying the Lord here. You're denying what the Word of God says very plainly. (13) Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: The young lion and the serpent shalt thou trample under foot. That seems like a pretty dangerous thing to do and it's a good way to get bitten if we're not walking with the Lord, but we're talking about the protection of God for those who abide in Him. Recently I was raking some leaves out of my way with my fingers, which caught a copperhead underneath and flipped him out. He was mad but I stomped on him. Think about Daniel in the lion's den. Why did God close the mouths of lions? Daniel was abiding in the secret place. And would He only do that for Daniel? No. (Psa.91:14) Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him…. Who is it who loves the Lord? He said, those who keep His commands. You see, when you have obeyed these things that we're looking at, you love the Lord, and you're abiding in the secret place of the Most High. Your enemy can't find the secret place.  Don't think about what things happen in the world, as if you're in the world. Don't compare yourself with the world. If you want to see God defend you, stop defending yourself. His “power is made perfect in weakness” (2Co.12:9). (Psa.91:14) Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. God holds your faith and your trust in Him very highly, but not all the “what ifs” that the devil can put into your mind. (15) He shall call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble: I will deliver him, and honor him. (16) With long life will I satisfy him, And show him my salvation. Wasn't Jesus saying this when He was speaking to Peter? “Put up your sword. All they that take the sword are going to die by the sword. Don't you know I could call 12 legions of angels?” What kind of puny defense is a sword or a gun? How many people get killed with their own swords and their own guns? But we're not taking any chances when we lean on God. We can lean on the medical profession and die of all sorts of things. Even their medicine has killed many. Some people think, “Oh, I'll take my chances, David. I need to trust in my gun and drugs.” You need to trust the Lord. You are taking a chance any other way. Jer 17:5  Thus saith Jehovah: Cursed is the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from Jehovah.  Wouldn't you rather have a defense like this? (Psa.34:7) The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, And delivereth them. You might not even have the chance to get to your gun. I remember a testimony of a man a few years ago who picked up a hitchhiker. The guy shot him three times point blank, and he was never touched by the bullets. They don't even know what happened to the bullets. An assassin shot at me close range and my angel disappeared the bullet and there was a witness. Michael and I were in his truck sliding down a steep hill on ice. I saw clearly our vehicle pass THROUGH a parked car on the side of the road and our tracks in the snow proved it. (8) Oh taste and see that the Lord is good (we just need to taste and see): Blessed is the man that taketh refuge in him. If we trust in ourself, we're not taking refuge in Him. We haven't put our trust in Him. God will guide you around or through a lot of these things that happen to the wicked. We have a Passover Lamb. (1Co.5:7) … For our passover also hath been sacrificed, [even] Christ. The Passover Lamb is for us to be delivered from the curse on this world. The death angel, the curse, passed over the Israelites who had the blood on their doorposts, but the death angel destroyed the Egyptians all around them. If we're really going to be believers, we don't need to listen to these horror stories that happen to the world because it normally happens to the world; they're the Egyptians. We have a Savior, and part of our covenant is deliverance. Now, I know that not everybody partakes of all of the Covenant. They take a part, bits and pieces here and there, and in the part that they believe, they partake of. But the part they don't believe in doesn't do them any good. (Hos.4:6) My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge (understanding)…. God's people are destroyed because they don't agree with this Word. Many are trusting in their ability to shoot straight or to have enough ammunition stored up in the house. And to hold off whom? I have an acquaintance who lived not too far from me, and when my kids were growing up, I went to his house, and it was an arsenal. The guy had bazookas and everything. I said, “Man, what are you getting ready for?” He said, “I'm getting ready for the Germans.” So I told him, “You'd better get ready for the Americans because they may be coming to get you.” And that's the truth. We'd better get ready for the church to come against us. We'd better get ready for this Beast government to come against us when we don't take their mark. Forget about the Germans. Oh, they're coming, but they're coming to take care of the Americans who persecute the Christians. That's how it's going to happen. But “The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him.” That guy's liable to blow himself up over there with all that stuff, or his wife might fall out with him and just shoot him with something, since it's nice and handy. I hope it's not a bazooka. At any rate, if we trust the Lord, there's nothing that any man can do if we put our faith and our trust in Him and abide in the secret place of the Most High. So don't give ear to all these horror stories – “What if this? What if that?” That's just the devil. We have something sure here to depend upon. The Lord says that we have these angels round about us. They won't even let us dash our foot against a stone. They'll protect us in the days to come. We can trust in God.  “The angels are mighty,” the Bible says in Psalm 103. But I'm not trusting in angels; I'm trusting in God. (Psa.103:19) The Lord hath established his throne in the heavens; And his kingdom ruleth over all. (20) Bless the Lord, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word. Did you know that we have to be entitled for these words to be fulfilled on us and for us? We have to walk by faith, so that when the angels hearken unto the voice of His Word, they are “ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation” (Heb.1:14). (Psa.103:21) Bless the Lord, all ye his hosts, Ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. (22) Bless the Lord, all ye his works, In all places of his dominion: Bless the Lord, O my soul. The Lord God Almighty is our Savior in all things, and He will defend us and keep us. Jesus laid down His life, but no one took His life. (Joh.10:17) Therefore doth the Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I may take it again. (18) No one taketh it away from me, but I lay it down of myself…. When they tried, He just passed through their midst. The Lord told me years ago that bodily translation will be common in the days to come. Can you imagine, if you're not able to buy and sell or get on a jet plane to go from here to there, what God is going to do to get His Gospel all over the world? He says that it's going to happen. He can translate you into trouble, and He can translate you out of trouble. We heard a testimony here not too long ago of a minister who was in Africa. He was being accosted by a witch doctor, and God snatched up that witch doctor and threw him over in the midst of the deep, dark woods; it took him a week to walk out of there. God can protect you. He can take the enemy out, or He can take you out. Or He can just stop the bullets, but He can protect you. We need to put our trust in Him to find out what that's like. You know, we're in the minority here, as the people who trust in God. All the horror stories, all the statistics that you hear are overwhelmingly about what happens to unbelievers. Find some statistics about those who trust in the Lord. That's a small and narrow group of people, I agree, because even most Christians don't trust in the Lord. We need to find out what that's like because we're coming to the most dangerous time in all of history. Jesus said, “ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake” (Mat.24:9). God's raising up a great enemy. We're going to need to know how to walk in “the secret place of the Most High”; we're going to need to know how to put our trust in the Passover Lamb, so the death angel will pass over, no matter what. Every one of you out there who is a born-again child of God, you have an angel whose job it is to protect you. Believe me, no man on this earth can do anything to you without God's Will. God bless you, saints. I just pray that you'll be full of faith and seek out what it is to abide in Jesus Christ.

Every Wednesday and Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2026, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. This week, from April: A certain image of the tiger mom – strict, cold and demanding – is ubiquitous in popular culture. Why? By Rebecca Liu. Read by Ginnia Cheng. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Glacial Glow: Conquering Svalbard's Summer Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-08-18-22-34-02-no Story Transcript:No: Spitsbergen i Svalbard strålte under den evige sommersol, et sted hvor isbreer glitret og fjell utfordret selv de mest erfarne oppdagelsesreisende.En: Spitsbergen in Svalbard shone under the eternal summer sun, a place where glaciers glimmered and mountains challenged even the most experienced explorers.No: Her var Eirik, Sigrid og Lars klare for en vandretur som ville teste både tålmodighet og mot.En: Here, Eirik, Sigrid, and Lars were ready for a hike that would test both patience and courage.No: Eirik, alltid nysgjerrig og fylt med eventyrlyst, ønsket å ta bilder av midnattssolen som lyste opp breene i en gyllen glans.En: Eirik, always curious and filled with a thirst for adventure, wanted to take pictures of the midnight sun that illuminated the glaciers with a golden glow.No: Han bar med seg kameraet sitt og var fast bestemt på å fange noe spektakulært.En: He carried his camera and was determined to capture something spectacular.No: Sigrid, med sitt kunnskapsrike vesen, ledet an gjenget.En: Sigrid, with her knowledgeable demeanor, led the group.No: Hun var kjent for sitt rolige sinn og sine historier om Svalbards natur.En: She was known for her calm mind and her stories about Svalbard's nature.No: Lars var med, full av energi, men manglet erfaring i fjellene.En: Lars was full of energy but lacked experience in the mountains.No: Hans iver etter å lære og bevise seg selv var tydelig.En: His eagerness to learn and prove himself was evident.No: De startet turen tidlig på morgenen, da solen allerede hang lavt på horisonten.En: They started the hike early in the morning, as the sun already hung low on the horizon.No: "Været er uforutsigbart her," advarte Sigrid med et smil.En: "The weather is unpredictable here," warned Sigrid with a smile.No: "Vi må være forsiktige."En: "We must be careful."No: Eirik nikket.En: Eirik nodded.No: Skyer skjøt opp i horisonten, men han var fast bestemt på å fortsette.En: Clouds shot up on the horizon, but he was determined to continue.No: "Vi må stole på din veiledning, Sigrid," sa han.En: "We must rely on your guidance, Sigrid," he said.No: Lars, derimot, strevde med tempot.En: Lars, on the other hand, struggled to keep pace.No: Steinene var glatte fra smeltet is, og Lars snublet et par ganger.En: The stones were slippery from melted ice, and he stumbled a few times.No: Da de nærmet seg utkikkspunktet de hadde planlagt å nå, begynte skyene å samle seg tettere.En: As they approached the vantage point they had planned to reach, the clouds began to gather more densely.No: Men Eirik hadde en følelse – kall det en fotografens instinkt.En: But Eirik had a feeling—call it a photographer's instinct.No: "Bare litt til," sa han.En: "Just a bit further," he said.No: Sigrid gransket himmelen.En: Sigrid scrutinized the sky.No: "Vi kan klare det," svarte hun.En: "We can make it," she replied.No: Plutselig brøt skyene opp, og avrundet av naturens perfeksjon, så de midnattssolen bryte fram, strålende i en magisk gyllen glød over isen.En: Suddenly the clouds parted, and, rounded off by nature's perfection, they saw the midnight sun burst forth, shining in a magical golden glow over the ice.No: I det øyeblikket gled Lars på noen løse steiner, og ga fra seg et lite rop.En: In that moment, Lars slipped on some loose stones, letting out a small cry.No: Eirik og Sigrid reagerte raskt, grep tak i ham før noe alvorlig kunne hende.En: Eirik and Sigrid reacted quickly, grabbing hold of him before anything serious could happen.No: Urolighetene stilnet mens de sto trygt sammen.En: The tension eased as they stood safely together.No: De delte et øyeblikk av lettelse og undring mens de så på de blendende fargene rundt dem.En: They shared a moment of relief and wonder as they gazed at the dazzling colors around them.No: Med solen badende over breene opplevde de klassekjensle.En: With the sun bathing the glaciers, they experienced a sense of camaraderie.No: Eirik, som nå innså betydningen av å arbeide sammen, knipset bildet han hadde håpet på.En: Eirik, now realizing the importance of teamwork, snapped the picture he had hoped for.No: Reisen hadde ikke bare vært om å nå målet, men også om hvordan de kom dit – sammen.En: The journey had been not just about reaching the goal, but also about how they got there—together.No: Da de returnerte, lå den vidstrakte hvite sletten bak dem, og minnene om en vellykket dag ble brent inn i deres sinn.En: As they returned, the vast white plain lay behind them, and the memories of a successful day were etched into their minds.No: Eirik hadde fått mer enn bare bilder; han hadde fått en dypere forståelse for vennskap og trygghet.En: Eirik had gained more than just pictures; he had gained a deeper understanding of friendship and safety.No: En påminnelse om at skjønnhet fanges best når man deler reisen med de riktige menneskene.En: A reminder that beauty is best captured when the journey is shared with the right people. Vocabulary Words:eternal: evigeglaciers: isbreershone: strålteadventurer: eventyrlystglimmered: glitretchallenge: utfordretknowledgeable: kunnskapsrikecourage: mothike: vandreturdemeanor: vesencurious: nysgjerrigdetermined: fast bestemtspectacular: spektakulærtilluminated: lyste oppexperienced: erfarneunpredictable: uforutsigbartwarned: advartestumbled: snubletvantage point: utkikkspunktetscrutinized: gransketdense: tetteregather: samle seginstinct: instinktburst forth: bryte framdazzling: blendendecamaraderie: klassekjenslecaptured: fangeseagerness: iverrelief: lettelseunderstanding: forståelse

How many times should you call a distressed seller before giving up? In this inspiring episode, Brent Daniels sits down with Kim Young, a true Rhino Tribe success story from Chicago, to talk about the power of persistence, gut instinct, and refusing to be crippled by creative avoidance. Kim shares exactly how he netted an incredible 42,500 dollar assignment fee by calling an angry heir back five times after she hung up on him, and why he completely ignored traditional logic by calling an out-of-state lead seven times in a row at 8:30 at night. You will learn why driving for dollars and agent outreach are the two fastest ways to get a deal with zero marketing budget, and why you should never become someone else's employee under the disguise of a Joint Venture. Be a part of the TTP training program now.---------Show notes:(0:00) Beginning of today's episode(1:52) Why Kim believes he has never failed at anything, only learned life lessons(2:59) Getting his first deal by walking up to a stressed property owner in person(3:50) Making 25,000 dollars from a 75 dollar "We Buy Houses" car magnet(7:17) Conquering creative avoidance and getting back on the phone to generate revenue(9:06) How staying in touch with a Tennessee developer led to a massive 30,000 dollar JV deal (12:43) Why you should reject JV offers that turn you into someone else's employee (14:13) Landing a 42,500 dollar deal after a seller explicitly told him to stop calling (19:12) Why driving for dollars and agent outreach are the best strategies for beginners (21:18) The absolute power of trusting your gut instincts and being relentless on the phone (23:18) How to connect with Kim for JV deals and advice in the Chicago market----------Resources:Connect with Kim directly via email: kimyginvestments@gmail.comTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community  are endless, what are you waiting for?

Send us Fan Mail The battles that change us most are often the ones nobody claps for and nobody even sees. Fear that spikes for no clear reason. Anxiety that shadows you into work. Loneliness that shows up in a full room. We sit down with Dr. Raj Javalgi, Christian author, speaker, and business consultant, to talk about what it really means to face life's battles without pretending they're “not that serious” and without trying to win them alone. Raj reframes struggle as something broader than a single crisis: emotional, mental, and spiritual battles can persist, return, and quietly steal your peace. He shares hard-earned lessons from devastating loss and long seasons of pain, including the death of his daughter after 21 days, years of chronic illness in his family, and surviving two heart attacks within hours. Rather than offering easy answers, he explains how faith and resilience become daily practices: honesty over a fake facade, asking for help, remembering what you've already survived, and taking bold steps even when the path isn't linear. We also dig into setbacks, because growth rarely moves in a straight line. If you've been making progress and then everything cracks again, you'll hear practical ways to sustain hope, train your mind, and rebuild strength. Raj points listeners to his book, Conquering Life's Battles and Living Victoriously, and shares how to connect at victoriouspathway.com. If this conversation helps you feel less alone, subscribe, share it with someone who needs steadier ground, and leave a review so more people can find support when the quiet battles get loud. Connect With the Guest:

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Conquering Kopaonik: A Journey of Courage and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-08-09-07-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Драган, Јасмина и Милан су стајали на подножју планине Копаоник.En: Dragan, Jasmina and Milan stood at the foot of the Kopaonik mountain.Sr: Лето је тек почело, а зелена оаза је била живописна, испуњена дивљим цвећем које је пробијало пут кроз гомиле камења.En: Summer had just begun, and the green oasis was vivid, filled with wildflowers breaking their way through piles of rocks.Sr: Драган је осећао мешавину узбуђења и стрепње.En: Dragan felt a mix of excitement and apprehension.Sr: Желео је да се попне на врх планине, али истовремено се плашио изазова.En: He wanted to climb to the top of the mountain, but at the same time, he was afraid of the challenge.Sr: Јасмина је носила свој фотоапарат.En: Jasmina was carrying her camera.Sr: Њене очи су испитивале сваки детаљ, тражећи савршену фотографију.En: Her eyes examined every detail, searching for the perfect photo.Sr: Са осмехом је рекла: "Хајде, момци, путовање је важно као и одредиште!En: With a smile, she said, "Come on, guys, the journey is as important as the destination!"Sr: " Милан, сталожени геолог, носио је мапе и компас.En: Milan, a calm geologist, carried maps and a compass.Sr: Он је планирао сваки корак.En: He planned every step.Sr: Почели су свој успон.En: They began their ascent.Sr: Пут је био тежи него што су очекивали.En: The path was harder than they expected.Sr: Камење је било клизаво, а стаза уска.En: The stones were slippery, and the trail was narrow.Sr: Драган је срце лупало, али није хтео да покаже страх.En: Dragan's heart was pounding, but he didn't want to show his fear.Sr: "Можда је боље да се вратимо," предложио је Милан, увек опрезан.En: "Maybe it's better to turn back," suggested Milan, always cautious.Sr: "Можемо то," уверила је Јасмина, пружајући му руку.En: "We can do it," Jasmina reassured him, offering her hand.Sr: Њене речи су биле охрабрујуће.En: Her words were encouraging.Sr: Наставили су, корак по корак.En: They continued, step by step.Sr: Драган је морао да донесе одлуку.En: Dragan had to make a decision.Sr: Да ли ће наставити?En: Would he continue?Sr: Да ли ће прећи ту опасну, уску стазу пре врхова?En: Would he cross that dangerous, narrow trail before the peaks?Sr: Коначно су стигли до уске стеновите ивице, највеће препреке пре врха.En: Finally, they reached the narrow rocky edge, the biggest obstacle before the summit.Sr: Са срцем пуним страха, али и наде, Драган је погледао Милана.En: With a heart full of fear but also hope, Dragan looked at Milan.Sr: "Хајде, прегледаћу терен," рекао је Милан, стрпљиво.En: "Come on, I'll assess the terrain," said Milan, patiently.Sr: Јасмина му је подржавала леђа, спремна да зачини моменат фотографијом победе.En: Jasmina stood by his back, ready to capture the moment of victory with a photo.Sr: Драган је пажљиво прешао ивицу.En: Dragan carefully crossed the edge.Sr: Сваки корак је био као век.En: Every step felt like a century.Sr: Али уз Јасминину охрабрење и Миланово знање, успео је.En: But with Jasmina's encouragement and Milan's knowledge, he succeeded.Sr: Коракнуо је на сам врх, савладан осећањем тријумфа.En: He stepped onto the very summit, overwhelmed with a sense of triumph.Sr: Са врха, свет је изгледао другачије, шире и лепше.En: From the top, the world looked different, broader and more beautiful.Sr: Силовито је уздахнуо.En: He sighed deeply.Sr: Сада је знао: храброст није одсуство страха, већ савладавање страха.En: Now he knew: courage is not the absence of fear, but the mastery of fear.Sr: Са новим самопоуздањем, почели су спуштање, знајући да је успон био вредан сваке тешкоће.En: With newfound confidence, they began their descent, knowing the ascent was worth every hardship.Sr: Копаоник им је сада био више од обичне планине.En: Kopaonik was now more than just a mountain.Sr: Био је доказ снаге, пријатељства и нове храбрости у Драгановом срцу.En: It was proof of strength, friendship, and newfound courage in Dragan's heart. Vocabulary Words:foot: подножјеoasis: оазаvivid: живописнаwildflowers: дивље цвећеpiles: гомилеexcitement: узбуђењеapprehension: стрепњаafraid: плашиоjourney: путовањеdestination: одредиштеascent: успонslippery: клизавоnarrow: ускаpounding: лупалоreassured: уверилаencouraging: охрабрујућеtrail: стазаobstacle: препрекеsummit: врхassess: прегледаћуterrain: теренcarefully: пажљивоtriumph: тријумфаoverwhelmed: савладанbroader: шириconfidence: самопоуздањеdescent: спуштањеhardship: тешкоћеfriendship: пријатељстваcourage: храбрости

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Conquering Fears: Llúcia's Journey Through the Aquatic Tunnel Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-31-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les ombres de les llums ballaven a les parets del túnel aquàtic, la llum refractant formava un mosaic blau i verd que envoltava als visitants.En: The shadows of the lights danced on the walls of the aquatic tunnel, the refracted light forming a blue and green mosaic that surrounded the visitors.Ca: Entre ells, Llúcia camina amb pas vacil·lant, lluitant contra la sensació de vertigen que l'acompanya des del seu accident.En: Among them, Llúcia walked with an unsteady step, fighting the sensation of vertigo that had accompanied her since her accident.Ca: Al seu costat, en Guillem l'observa amb preocupació, sempre atent a qualsevol signe de malestar.En: Next to her, Guillem watched her with concern, always attentive to any signs of discomfort.Ca: "Estàs segura que vols continuar?En: "Are you sure you want to continue?"Ca: " li pregunta, parant-se al seu costat.En: he asked, stopping by her side.Ca: Llúcia somriu, vol continuar.En: Llúcia smiled; she wanted to continue.Ca: El nou exhibit del fons marí és la seva passió.En: The new seafloor exhibit was her passion.Ca: "Ho vull veure, Guillem.En: "I want to see it, Guillem.Ca: Necessito vèncer aquesta por.En: I need to conquer this fear."Ca: "Tot i el suport de Guillem, un cert vertigen l'acompanya mentre es dirigeixen al túnel del deute profund.En: Despite Guillem's support, a certain dizziness accompanied her as they headed to the deep debt tunnel.Ca: Les parets de vidre del túnel reflecteixen el mar com si estiguessin a les profunditats de l'oceà.En: The glass walls of the tunnel reflected the sea as if they were in the depths of the ocean.Ca: En Marçal, el guia, s'aproxima amb la seva empatia característica.En: Marçal, the guide, approached with his characteristic empathy.Ca: "Ei, Llúcia," somriu amb calidesa, "sé que pot ser aclaparador aquí dins.En: "Hey, Llúcia," he smiled warmly, "I know it can be overwhelming in here.Ca: Si necessites res, només digues-ho.En: If you need anything, just say so."Ca: "Llúcia dubta però finalment li confia la seva situació.En: Llúcia hesitated but finally confided in him about her situation.Ca: "Em marejo fàcilment després del cop al cap.En: "I get dizzy easily after the blow to my head.Ca: Però no vull perdre'm el que t'heu preparat.En: But I don't want to miss what you've prepared."Ca: "Marçal escolta atentament i li proposa una estratègia.En: Marçal listened attentively and proposed a strategy.Ca: "Si et concentres en un punt fix i relaxes la respiració, potser et sentiràs millor.En: "If you focus on a fixed point and relax your breathing, you might feel better."Ca: "Li fa un gest mentre entren al túnel.En: He gestured as they entered the tunnel.Ca: Les rajades i les meduses suren a l'altre costat del vidre, nadant amb elegància.En: Rays and jellyfish floated on the other side of the glass, swimming gracefully.Ca: Llúcia segueix el consell de Marçal, fent respiracions profundes i clavant la vista en un cavallet de mar taronja.En: Llúcia followed Marçal's advice, taking deep breaths and fixing her gaze on an orange seahorse.Ca: Amb el suport del seu guia i de Guillem, la tensió diminueix.En: With the support of her guide and Guillem, the tension diminished.Ca: El món submarí l'absorbeix, i l'experiència esdevé no només suportable, sinó plenament gaudible.En: The underwater world absorbed her, and the experience became not only bearable but fully enjoyable.Ca: Llúcia s'adona que pot vèncer la seva por, i les aigües del màgic túnel es tornen tranquils com el seu interior.En: Llúcia realized that she could conquer her fear, and the waters of the magical tunnel became as calm as her interior.Ca: Després de sobrepassar el túnel, amb somriures alliberats, Llúcia abraça els seus amics.En: After passing through the tunnel, with relieved smiles, Llúcia hugged her friends.Ca: "Ho he aconseguit.En: "I did it.Ca: He vist tot el que volia, i tant de bo el meu vertigen acabi aquí.En: I saw everything I wanted, and hopefully, my vertigo ends here."Ca: "Guillem somriu amb orgull i Marçal dona un cop a l'esquena de Llúcia, ple de felicitat.En: Guillem smiled with pride, and Marçal patted Llúcia on the back, filled with happiness.Ca: Ella va aprendre que admetre vulnerabilitat és un pas vers la fortalesa, i amb això, la seva amistat es va fer més forta.En: She learned that admitting vulnerability is a step towards strength, and with that, their friendship grew stronger.Ca: Les ombres a l'aquari desapareixen lentament mentre surten al sol de Barcelona, on Llúcia, ara més tranquila, mira cap al mar ampli i brillant amb un nou sentiment de pau i confiança.En: The shadows in the aquarium slowly disappeared as they emerged into the sun of Barcelona, where Llúcia, now calmer, looked out at the vast and brilliant sea with a new feeling of peace and confidence. Vocabulary Words:shadow: l'ombrawall: la paretaquatic: aquàtictunnel: el túnelmosaic: el mosaicvisitor: el visitantunsteady: vacil·lantvertigo: el vertigenconcern: la preocupaciódiscomfort: el malestarseafloor: el fons marídizziness: el mareigdepth: la profunditatglass: el vidreocean: l'oceàguide: el guiaempathy: l'empatiaoverwhelming: aclàparadorstrategy: l'estratègiaray: la rajadajellyfish: la medusaseahorse: el cavallet de martension: la tensióunderwater: submarícalm: tranquilvulnerability: la vulnerabilitatstrength: la fortalesashadow: l'ombraaquarium: l'aquaripeace: la pau

The US launches dozens of strikes on Iran and weighs two weeks of air attacks; Netanyahu meets evangelical Christians in Washington; concerns that Islam could dominate Europe; and Superbook brings the Gospel to children and adults in Japan.

The US launches dozens of strikes on Iran and weighs two weeks of air attacks; Netanyahu meets evangelical Christians in Washington; concerns that Islam could dominate Europe; and Superbook brings the Gospel to children and adults in Japan.

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All power in heaven and on earth belongs to Christ, who has commissioned His people to conquer the earth. Why then do so many Christians expect defeat?

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Conquering Fears in Rome: A History Lesson at the Colosseum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-07-27-07-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Sotto il sole cocente di Roma, il Colosseo si erge maestoso.En: Under the scorching sun of Roma@, the Colosseo@ stands majestically.It: Le voci dei turisti riempiono l'aria, un mormorio che si mescola col fruscio del passato.En: The voices of tourists fill the air, a murmur mingling with the rustle of the past.It: È qui che Luca, Giulia e Matteo si incontrano per il loro progetto di storia.En: It is here that Luca@, Giulia@, and Matteo@ meet for their history project.It: Luca è appassionato di storia.En: Luca@ is passionate about history.It: Vuole impressionare il professore con una presentazione indimenticabile sul Colosseo.En: He wants to impress the professor with an unforgettable presentation on the Colosseo@.It: Ma c'è un problema: ha paura di parlare in pubblico.En: But there's a problem: he's afraid of speaking in public.It: Giulia, invece, è sicura di sé e pronta a guidare il gruppo.En: Giulia@, on the other hand, is confident and ready to lead the group.It: Matteo, calmo e rilassato, preferisce disegnare piuttosto che parlare di storia.En: Matteo@, calm and relaxed, prefers drawing to talking about history.It: "Siamo pronti?" chiede Giulia, con lo sguardo deciso.En: "Are we ready?" Giulia@ asks, with a determined look.It: I suoi occhi brillano sotto il sole, determinata a fare una buona figura.En: Her eyes shine under the sun, determined to make a good impression.It: "Vorrei fare anch'io una parte della presentazione," dice Luca, cercando di nascondere la sua ansia.En: "I would also like to do part of the presentation," Luca@ says, trying to hide his anxiety.It: Sa che deve affrontare la sua paura.En: He knows he must face his fear.It: Giulia lo guarda sorpresa.En: Giulia@ looks at him surprised.It: "Sei sicuro, Luca?"En: "Are you sure, Luca@?"It: "Sì," risponde Luca, con un filo di voce.En: "Yes," replies Luca@, in a quiet voice.It: "Vorrei provare. So molte cose sul Colosseo."En: "I would like to try. I know many things about the Colosseo@."It: Matteo annuisce.En: Matteo@ nods.It: "Possiamo lavorare insieme," dice, cercando di calmare le acque.En: "We can work together," he says, trying to calm the waters.It: Il giorno della presentazione arriva.En: The day of the presentation arrives.It: Il gruppo si posiziona nel cuore del Colosseo.En: The group positions themselves in the heart of the Colosseo@.It: Le antiche mura sembrano scrutare ogni loro mossa.En: The ancient walls seem to scrutinize their every move.It: Il cuore di Luca batte forte.En: Luca@'s heart beats fiercely.It: Giulia inizia, con la sua voce chiara e sicura.En: Giulia@ starts, with her clear and confident voice.It: Poi passa la parola a Luca.En: Then she gives the floor to Luca@.It: Lui si fa avanti, il suo respiro è profondo.En: He steps forward, his breath deep.It: Inizia a parlare, la voce tremante all'inizio, ma poi più ferma.En: He begins to speak, his voice trembling at first, but then more steady.It: Racconta del Colosseo con passione e dettaglio.En: He talks about the Colosseo@ with passion and detail.It: Ciò che prima sembrava un incubo diventa un racconto affascinante.En: What first seemed like a nightmare becomes a fascinating story.It: Giulia e Matteo lo ascoltano, ammirati.En: Giulia@ and Matteo@ listen, admiring him.It: Gli altri gruppi di studenti si fermano ad ascoltare, coinvolti dalla sua storia.En: The other groups of students stop to listen, captivated by his story.It: Quando Luca termina, il silenzio è interrotto dagli applausi.En: When Luca@ finishes, the silence is broken by applause.It: Il professore si avvicina.En: The professor approaches.It: "Ottimo lavoro, ragazzi. Luca, il tuo intervento è stato speciale."En: "Great work, guys. Luca@, your contribution was special."It: Giulia sorride.En: Giulia@ smiles.It: "Hai fatto davvero un ottimo lavoro, Luca."En: "You really did an excellent job, Luca@."It: "Grazie," risponde Luca, sorpreso, ma felice.En: "Thank you," replies Luca@, surprised but happy.It: Ha superato la sua paura e ha trovato la sua voce.En: He has overcome his fear and found his voice.It: Matteo dà una pacca sulla spalla a Luca.En: Matteo@ pats Luca@ on the shoulder.It: "Vedi? Alla fine, l'equilibrio è perfetto."En: "See? In the end, the balance is perfect."It: Il sole di Roma continua a splendere sul Colosseo, come a celebrare il successo del loro lavoro di squadra.En: The sun of Roma@ continues to shine on the Colosseo@, as if celebrating the success of their teamwork.It: Luca si sente più sicuro, consapevole che la sua passione può vincere qualsiasi paura.En: Luca@ feels more confident, aware that his passion can overcome any fear.It: E nel cuore di antiche pietre, ha trovato la sua forza.En: And in the heart of ancient stones, he has found his strength. Vocabulary Words:the sun: il solescorching: cocentethe murmur: il mormoriomingling: mescolarsithe rustle: il frusciopassionate: appassionatounforgettable: indimenticabilethe anxiety: l'ansiasurprised: sorpresothe breath: il respirothe wall: la murascrutinize: scrutaretrembling: tremantesteady: fermofascinating: affascinantethe applause: gli applausithe balance: l'equilibriocelebrating: celebrarethe teamwork: il lavoro di squadrathe strength: la forzacalm: calmodetermined: determinatothe professor: il professoreconfident: sicuro di séthe fear: la paurato lead: guidarethe presentation: la presentazionethe student: lo studentethe voice: la voceexcellent: ottimo

It's Wayback Wednesday, with another interview from our archives. This week, Dr. Orrel Steinkamp revealed the mythology underlying Dominion theology, the belief that Christians must conquer the world before Jesus can return from heaven.  First released May 30, 2010 THEY CALL themselves Christians but the mythology underlying their beliefs has little to do with Christ.  To Dominionists, Jesus' return to Earth is on hold, waiting for us to conquer it first. Dr. Orrel Steinkamp has been watching and writing about Dominion theology for nearly 15 years, and he says 2010 is a banner year for the movement. Leaders in the Dominionist New Apostolic Reformation are being mainstreamed, riding the wave of protest against the policies of Barack Obama and his congressional allies to political power. Dr. Steinkamp identifies the key players in this movement and shows where the theology of the apostolic/prophetic movement deviates from scripture. Follow us! X: @viewfrombunker | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbertTelegram: t.me/gilberthouseSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.com | sharonkgibert.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/viewfromthebunker Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! The building has HVAC, a new floor, windows, insulation, ceiling fans, and an upgraded electrical system! We truly appreciate your support. If you are so led, you can help out at www.GilbertHouse.org/donate. Download our free app! This brings all of our content directly to your smartphone or tablet. Best of all, we'll never get canceled from our own app! Links to the app stores for iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire devices are at www.GilbertHouse.org/app. Please join us each Sunday for the Gilbert House Fellowship, our weekly Bible study podcast. Log on to www.GilbertHouse.org for more details. JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 24–November 3, 2027 (NOTE NEW DATES) with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Special offers on our books and DVDs: www.gilberthouse.org/store. Discuss these topics at the VFTB Facebook page (facebook.com/viewfromthebunker) and check out the great podcasters at the Fringe Radio Network (Spreaker.com/show/fringe-radio-network)!

Support my work on Patreon- https://patreon.com/realdavejackson Discord, Socials and more- https://linktr.ee/talesfromthebacklog Join Dave and special guest Jared Moss (Play Along Podcast) as they take over the land in Pokémon Conquest. This crossover between Pokémon and Nobunaga's Ambition puts the familiar monsters in tactical grid-based combat, with satisfying (if slow) progression. It's a fun twist on the familiar, even if it makes zero effort to tell an accompanying story with any juice. Please enjoy the discussion, and as always- no spoilers for a while! Guest info: Jared Moss (he/him) Listen to Play Along Podcast https://linktr.ee/PlayAlongPodcast Follow on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/playalong.bsky.social TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Title Card 0:27 Introductions 5:20 Our Histories with Pokémon/Conquest 9:17 Top-Level Thoughts 16:10 Story Setup and Thoughts 23:31 Teambuilding and Conquering the Land 37:43 Turn-Based Tactics 55:48 The Gateway to Grand Strategy? 1:06:13 Soundtrack 1:08:03 Wrap-Up Thoughts 1:12:39 Pacing for Handheld Play 1:16:36 Who Should Play? 1:21:13 Play Along Podcast 1:26:03 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous 1:28:04 Spoilers- Favorite Pokémon and Teams 1:42:58 Spoilers- Story and Final Fights Music used in the episode is credited to Shin-ichiro Nakamura, Ayako Toyoda and Takashi Yoshida. Tracks used: Main Theme, Episode Opening, Normal Battle, Dungeon Theme 1, Map Theme 1, Staff Roll Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricatures

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Conquering Storms and Spirits: Eliora & Matan's Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-07-22-07-38-19-he Story Transcript:He: רכס הרי הרוקי עמד בגאווה, מתחת לשמיים כחולים של קיץ.En: The Rocky Mountain Range stood proudly beneath the blue summer sky.He: עננים אפורים ואיומים התקרבו באיטיות, אבל החלטיות, וגבעות התכסו בערפל קליל.En: Gray and threatening clouds approached slowly but determinedly, and the hills were shrouded in a light fog.He: אליאורה ומתן טיילו בשביל התלול בין הסלעים, נהנים מהרגעים השקטים של החופש והסביבה הפתוחה.En: Eliora and Matan hiked along the steep path between the rocks, enjoying the quiet moments of freedom and the open environment.He: פתאום, ברעם פתאומי, התחילה סערה שלא ציפו לה.En: Suddenly, with a sudden clap of thunder, an unexpected storm began.He: אליאורה עצרה, מתנשפת, מבוהלת.En: Eliora stopped, panting, frightened.He: "הסערה," היא לחשה לעצמה, זיכרון ישן מפעפע בליבה – פחד ששתק מאז היותה ילדה קטנה.En: "The storm," she whispered to herself, an old memory stirring in her heart—a fear that had lain dormant since she was a little girl.He: מתן הביט בה.En: Matan looked at her.He: הוא הכיר את הפחד הזה.En: He knew this fear.He: היא מעולם לא סיפרה לו על אותו זיכרון טראומטי, אבל הוא ידע שעליה להתגבר עליו.En: She had never told him about that traumatic memory, but he knew she had to overcome it.He: התהלכו דקות ספורות, וגשם כבד התחיל לשטוף את השביל.En: After a few minutes of walking, heavy rain started washing over the path.He: הרוח הכתה בהם בלי רחמים, מתישה את כוחם ואת רוחם.En: The wind battered them mercilessly, exhausting their strength and spirit.He: מתן ידע שעליהם למצוא מחסה.En: Matan knew they needed to find shelter.He: הוא רצה לשכנע את אליאורה ללכת למקום בטוח, אבל כיבד את רצונה להתמודד עם הפחד.En: He wanted to persuade Eliora to go to a safe place but respected her desire to confront her fear.He: "אליאורה," הוא קרא בקול מעל לרעש הרוח, "בבקשה, בואי נמצא מחסה.En: "Eliora," he called out over the sound of the wind, "please, let's find shelter."He: " היא עצרה, רועדת.En: She stopped, trembling.He: "אני יכולה להתמודד עם הסערה הזו," היא הכריזה, קולה רועד אך נחוש.En: "I can handle this storm," she declared, her voice shaky but resolute.He: ברעם נוסף, הם החליטו יחד.En: With another clap of thunder, they decided together.He: היא הכניסה אומץ, והוא הביע בה אמון.En: She found courage, and he expressed his trust in her.He: הם התקדמו יחד, בחיפוש אחר מקלט.En: They moved forward together, searching for refuge.He: כשהרעמים התגברו, הם סוף-סוף מצאו מערה קטנה להתחבא בה.En: As the thunder grew louder, they finally found a small cave to take cover in.He: היא הייתה רחוקה מלהיות מושלמת, אבל שם, מתחת לאבן, הם היו בטוחים.En: It was far from perfect, but there, beneath the rock, they were safe.He: אליאורה נשמה נשימה עמוקה, ריח הגשם ממלא את האוויר.En: Eliora took a deep breath, the scent of the rain filling the air.He: "תודה שנתת לי להתמודד," היא אמרה, רואה במתן לא רק חבר, אלא שותף.En: "Thank you for letting me face it," she said, seeing in Matan not just a friend, but a partner.He: הוא חייך, בטוח בהחלטה הנכונה.En: He smiled, confident in the right decision.He: "את אמיצה," הוא ענה בכבוד, "אני כאן בשבילך תמיד.En: "You're brave," he replied respectfully, "I'm here for you always."He: "הסערה נפסקה, והשמש החלה לבצבץ מחוץ למערה.En: The storm subsided, and the sun began to peek outside the cave.He: הם יצאו מהמחסה, והעולם נראה להם חדש ונקי, כמו תחילת ידידות מחודשת.En: They emerged from the shelter, and the world seemed new and clean to them, like the beginning of a renewed friendship.He: אליאורה הבינה שהיא חזקה מספיק לא רק להילחם בפחדים שלה, אלא גם לקבל את עזרתו של מישהו אחר בכבוד ובכובד ראש.En: Eliora realized she was strong enough not only to fight her fears but also to accept someone else's help with respect and seriousness.He: אולי מבחוץ, זה נראה כמו יום רגיל, אבל בעבור אליאורה ומתן, זה היה היום בו יחד ניצחו לא רק את הסערה, אלא גם את הרוח ביניהם.En: Perhaps from the outside, it looked like an ordinary day, but for Eliora and Matan, it was the day they together conquered not just the storm, but also the spirit between them. Vocabulary Words:range: רכסproudly: בגאווהbeneath: מתחתthreatening: איומיםshrouded: התכסוpanting: מתנשפתdormant: שתקtraumatic: טראומטיovercome: להתגברexhausting: מתישהpersuade: לשכנעtrembling: רועדתresolute: נחושrefuge: מקלטsubside: נפסקהrenewed: מחודשתemerald: מתרומםoverlook: מבטcrimson: אודםmirth: שמחהconfront: להתמודדreluctance: היסוסbickering: התנצחותgusts: משביםsubtle: עדיןintrospection: התבוננות פנימיתvivid: חיresolve: החלטיותcyclone: ציקלוןblurred: מטושטשBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Conquering History: A Migraine at Rosenborg Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-07-21-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Sommeren fyldte luften med en kølig brise, og solen badede de ikoniske tårne af Rosenborg Slot i et gyldent skær.En: The summer filled the air with a cool breeze, and the sun bathed the iconic towers of Rosenborg Castle in a golden glow.Da: Det var Kaspers første besøg i København, og som historieentusiast havde han længe drømt om at se slottet.En: It was Kasper's first visit to København, and as a history enthusiast, he had long dreamed of seeing the castle.Da: Hans guide, Freja, en fremadstormende historiker og lokal guide, smilede varmt, da hun samlede gruppen ved indgangen.En: His guide, Freja, an up-and-coming historian and local guide, smiled warmly as she gathered the group at the entrance.Da: "Velkommen til Rosenborg Slot," sagde Freja.En: "Welcome to Rosenborg Castle," said Freja.Da: Hendes stemme var fyldt med entusiasme.En: Her voice was filled with enthusiasm.Da: "Vi skal udforske de kongelige gemakker og kronjuvelerne."En: "We are going to explore the royal chambers and the crown jewels."Da: Kasper stod blandt turgruppen, spændt men med en mild dunkende smerte bag tindingerne.En: Kasper stood among the tour group, excited but with a mild throbbing pain behind his temples.Da: Han ignorerede det for nu.En: He ignored it for now.Da: Han var opsat på at suge så meget historie til sig som muligt, selvom han kunne mærke begyndelsen på en uvelkommen migræne.En: He was determined to absorb as much history as possible, even though he could feel the beginnings of an unwelcome migraine.Da: Gruppen bevægede sig gennem de storslåede sale, hver væg dekoreret med portrætter af konger og dronninger fra Danmarks stolte fortid.En: The group moved through the grand halls, each wall decorated with portraits of kings and queens from Danmark's proud past.Da: Freja forklarede detaljer om Christian IV, kongen bag mange af slottets vidundere.En: Freja explained details about Christian IV, the king behind many of the castle's wonders.Da: Men som minutterne gik, blev Kaspers hovedpine værre.En: But as the minutes ticked by, Kasper's headache worsened.Da: Han kæmpede for at holde fokus, mens hans syn begyndte at føles sløret.En: He struggled to maintain focus, as his vision began to feel blurred.Da: Da gruppen nåede Kronjuvelernes rum, en af ​​de vigtigste seværdigheder på slottet, mærkede Kasper en intens bølge af smerte.En: When the group reached the room of the crown jewels, one of the castle's main attractions, Kasper felt an intense wave of pain.Da: Hans indre dialog var i fuld gang: skulle han sætte sig og risikere at gå glip af denne unikke del, eller holde ud?En: His internal dialogue was in full swing: should he sit down and risk missing out on this unique part, or persevere?Da: "Og her ser vi kronens ædelsten," sagde Freja, mens hun pegede mod den glitrende skærm.En: "And here we see the crown's gemstones," said Freja, as she pointed to the glittering display.Da: Kaspers hoved dunkede i takt med hendes ord, men han holdt ud.En: Kasper's head throbbed in rhythm with her words, but he endured.Da: Dette var øjeblikket, han havde ventet på.En: This was the moment he had been waiting for.Da: Efter Frejas forklaring gik gruppen langsomt videre, men Kasper stod tilbage.En: After Freja's explanation, the group slowly moved on, but Kasper stayed behind.Da: Freja lod blikket falde på ham, bekymret for hans stille kamp.En: Freja glanced at him, concerned about his silent struggle.Da: "Er du okay?"En: "Are you okay?"Da: spurgte hun blidt og kom hen til ham.En: she asked gently, coming over to him.Da: "Det er bare en migræne," indrømmede Kasper, mens han gned sin pande.En: "It's just a migraine," Kasper admitted, rubbing his forehead.Da: Freja nikkede forstående.En: Freja nodded understandingly.Da: "Vil du sidde et øjeblik?En: "Would you like to sit for a moment?Da: Jeg kan forklare lidt mere kun for dig."En: I can explain a bit more just for you."Da: Kasper nikkede taknemmeligt og sank ned på en bænk i hjørnet af rummet.En: Kasper nodded gratefully and sank onto a bench in the corner of the room.Da: Freja satte sig ved siden af ham og begyndte at fortælle, denne gang i et langsommere tempo og med blidere toner.En: Freja sat next to him and began to narrate, this time at a slower pace and with softer tones.Da: Hendes ord svævede stille gennem rummet, og Kasper lukkede øjnene et øjeblik, lod dem afhjælpe den værste hovedpine.En: Her words quietly floated through the room, and Kasper closed his eyes for a moment, allowing them to ease the worst of the headache.Da: Da turen var slut, rejste Kasper sig mere veltilpas, nu klar over at historiefortælling ikke kun handlede om stederne, men også om forbindelserne mellem mennesker.En: When the tour was over, Kasper stood up feeling more at ease, now realizing that storytelling was not just about the places, but also about the connections between people.Da: Han havde hørt hvert ord Freja sagde, og han kunne virkelig føle hendes passion.En: He had caught every word Freja said, and he could truly feel her passion.Da: "Tak, Freja," sagde han med en ny værdsættelse.En: "Thank you, Freja," he said with newfound appreciation.Da: "Jeg indser nu, at det betyder mere at forstå og værdsætte, end blot at se alt hurtigt."En: "I now realize that it's more important to understand and appreciate than just to see everything quickly."Da: Freja smilede.En: Freja smiled.Da: "Historie bliver levende, når vi tager os tid til at forstå den sammen."En: "History comes alive when we take the time to understand it together."Da: Kasper gik tilbage gennem Rosenborgs haver, følelsen af den milde brise mod hans ansigt nu en lettelse snarere end distraktion.En: Kasper walked back through Rosenborg's gardens, the feeling of the mild breeze against his face now a relief rather than a distraction.Da: Han gik langsommere nu, taknemmelig for både oplevelsen og den nye ven, han havde fundet.En: He walked more slowly now, grateful for both the experience and the new friend he had found. Vocabulary Words:breeze: briseiconic: ikoniskeenthusiast: entusiastthrobbing: dunkendemigraine: migrænegrand: storslåedeportraits: portrætterwonders: vidundereblurred: sløretattractions: seværdighedergemstones: ædelstenglittering: glitrendeendured: holdt udsank: sankbench: bænknarrate: fortælleappreciation: værdsættelseease: lettelseglow: skærdetermined: opsatfocus: fokusinternal dialogue: indre dialogconcerned: bekymretgratefully: taknemmeligtpassion: passionappreciate: værdsættebathed: badedeexplore: udforskepain: smertehof deors: porte

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Conquering the Arctic: Laia's Journey of Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-07-15-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Laia mirava l'horitzó infinit de la tundra àrtica, on el blanc s'estenia fins on arribava la vista.En: Laia gazed at the infinite horizon of the Arctic tundra, where the white extended as far as the eye could see.Ca: Això era un repte, un desafiament per demostrar que ella era capaç.En: This was a challenge, a test to prove that she was capable.Ca: Al seu darrere, el vent xiulava, arrossegant flocs de neu des d'un passat hivernal recent.En: Behind her, the wind whistled, carrying snowflakes from a recently departed winter.Ca: Tot i ser estiu, les temperatures es mantenien gèlides.En: Despite it being summer, the temperatures remained freezing.Ca: El seu objectiu era clar: arribar a l'estació de recerca.En: Her goal was clear: reach the research station.Ca: Laia havia sentit com molts dubtaven d'ella, i ara volia demostrar, sobretot a si mateixa, que podia fer-ho.En: Laia had heard many doubting her, and now she wanted to prove, especially to herself, that she could do it.Ca: La llum del sol de mitjanit la guiava, i amb cada pas, el so crujent de la neu sota els seus peus omplia l'aire de determinació.En: The midnight sun guided her, and with each step, the crunching sound of the snow under her feet filled the air with determination.Ca: A la seva motxilla, en tenia el mínim imprescindible.En: In her backpack, she carried the bare essentials.Ca: Tot i això, la seva arma principal era el seu enginy i la passió per la natura.En: Even so, her main weapon was her wit and her passion for nature.Ca: Quan li calia decidir quina ruta seguir, va recordar les paraules d'un vell explorador: "Segueix el teu instint, la terra t'ho dirà".En: When she needed to decide which route to take, she remembered the words of an old explorer: "Follow your instinct; the land will tell you."Ca: Amb aquesta idea, va triar un camí menys trepitjat per guanyar temps.En: With this idea, she chose a less-traveled path to save time.Ca: El temps era imprevisible.En: The weather was unpredictable.Ca: Una tempesta d'estiu es va desfermar de sobte, increïblement violenta.En: A summer storm suddenly broke out, incredibly violent.Ca: El vent bramava i la neu la mantenia amb la vista limitada.En: The wind roared and the snow kept her sight limited.Ca: Laia va aixecar la seva tenda amb mà nadalenca, creant un refugi provisional sota el qual podia resguardar-se i esperar que la tempesta passés.En: Laia set up her tent with practiced hands, creating a temporary shelter under which she could wait for the storm to pass.Ca: Mentre la tempesta bramava al seu voltant, Laia va meditar sobre els seus dubtes.En: As the storm raged around her, Laia reflected on her doubts.Ca: Al seu interior, cada cop tenia més clar que aquella aventura no era només una manera de demostrar la seva vàlua.En: Inside, she became increasingly clear that this adventure was not just a way to prove her worth.Ca: Era també un viatge per entendre millor els seus límits i capacitat de resiliència.En: It was also a journey to better understand her limits and resilience.Ca: Quan el vent va començar a calmar-se, Laia va agafar un aire de tranquil·litat.En: When the wind began to calm, Laia felt a sense of tranquility.Ca: El desafiament encara no havia acabat, però ella se sentia més forta.En: The challenge was not yet over, but she felt stronger.Ca: Va reprendre la marxa amb pas ferm, i el temps aparentment havia estat favorable per la seva decisió.En: She resumed her journey with firm steps, and the weather had apparently been favorable for her decision.Ca: Hores després, l'estació de recerca va aparèixer al lluny.En: Hours later, the research station appeared in the distance.Ca: Els seus ulls, cansats però plens d'alegria, van captar les siluetes d'Arnau i Júlia esperant-la.En: Her eyes, tired but full of joy, caught the silhouettes of Arnau and Júlia waiting for her.Ca: Quan finalment va arribar, la van rebre amb abraçades càlides.En: When she finally arrived, they welcomed her with warm hugs.Ca: "Ets tota una aventurera," va dir Arnau, apreciant la seva perseverança.En: "You are quite the adventurer," said Arnau, admiring her perseverance.Ca: Júlia va somriure, i en aquell moment, Laia va comprendre que havia conquerit més que un repte físic.En: Júlia smiled, and in that moment, Laia realized she had conquered more than a physical challenge.Ca: Havia superat les seves pròpies inseguretats i, més important encara, havia après a confiar en el seu propi instint.En: She had overcome her own insecurities and, more importantly, had learned to trust her own instinct.Ca: Aquest viatge a la tundra no només li havia donat les habilitats per sobreviure, sinó, sobretot, la certesa que podia confiar en elles.En: This journey to the tundra had not only given her the skills to survive but, above all, the certainty that she could trust in them. Vocabulary Words:the horizon: l'horitzóthe tundra: la tundrathe challenge: el desafiamentthe snowflake: el floc de neuthe determination: la determinacióthe backpack: la motxillathe essential: l'imprescindiblethe wit: l'enginythe instinct: l'instintthe path: el camíthe storm: la tempestathe wind: el ventthe shelter: el refugithe tent: la tendathe inner self: l'interiorthe resilience: la resiliènciathe step: el pasthe joy: l'alegriathe silhouette: la siluetathe hug: l'abraçadathe perseverance: la perseverançathe adventure: l'aventurathe worth: la vàluathe uncertainty: la inseguretatthe skill: l'habilitatthe winter: l'hivernthe light: la llumthe decision: la decisióthe doubt: el dubtethe strength: la força

How do you conquer hidden fears? In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that the first step is to identify what is causing fear in your heart. Is your fear based on Truth, or is it rooted in an irrational belief, habit, or assumption? Fear can be a warning sign, but it can also mislead us. Many of the things we fear never happen, and for some people, worry becomes a pattern with no solid foundation. That is why believers must bring fear before the Lord and ask Him to reveal what is true. Dr. Youssef reminds us that the second step is prayer. There is no secret formula for effective prayer—simply talk to God about what frightens you. Tell Him when you feel afraid, hurt, frustrated, or angry. Ask Him to show you whether your fear is valid and to reveal His plan for overcoming it. James reminds us that we often do not have because we do not ask God. As hidden fears come to light, the Lord will strengthen your faith, expose what is false, and help you walk forward with courage. Like the apostles, we can ask Him to increase our faith—and trust that He will help us overcome fear. Let us pray.  Father God, I pray that You would shine Your light on my situation, revealing the Truth so that I will not be afraid. Help me to be able to identify what is causing my fear and to come to You when I am feeling afraid. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.   The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.

Conquering Social Anxiety: The Courage to Reach Out Hosts: Kevin Cornelius, LMFT Dr. David Burns In this deeply moving episode, Dr. David Burns and Kevin Cornelius explore one of the most painful and misunderstood forms of anxiety: social anxiety. David shares a remarkable true story about a wealthy and highly successful businessman whose severe social anxiety left him feeling isolated, ashamed, and unable to connect even with his own family. Despite his power, wealth, and accomplishments, he secretly believed there was something deeply wrong with him because he felt anxious around people. Through an unforgettable exposure exercise involving radical self-disclosure on a public train, David illustrates how shame loses its power when it is brought into the open—and how genuine human connection can emerge when we stop hiding our perceived flaws. This episode explores: Why shame—not low self-esteem—is often at the core of social anxiety How secrecy fuels anxiety and emotional suffering The healing power of vulnerability and authenticity Why exposure exercises can create rapid breakthroughs How therapists can unintentionally reinforce hopelessness The difference between treating a diagnosis and treating a human being The surprising warmth and compassion people often receive when they stop pretending to be "special" David and Kevin also discuss: Why TEAM-CBT is never a "cookie-cutter" approach The importance of courage in overcoming fear "Reverse hypnosis" and how anxious thoughts persuade people they are incapable Why meaningful change often requires stepping directly into discomfort How human connection—not status or achievement—creates joy One especially memorable takeaway from the episode:"When I give up my need to be special, then life can be special." Key Themes Social Anxiety Shame and Vulnerability Exposure Therapy TEAM-CBT Self-Disclosure Human Connection Courage and Emotional Healing Memorable Moments David describing the businessman arriving at a modest hospital in a limousine with bodyguards The patient's emotional transformation after talking openly with strangers The realization that most people respond with kindness rather than judgment David's reflection that "magic is available to most of us most of the time" Kevin's observation that the patient "had everything—and yet nothing" About the Next Episode Next week, David and Kevin explore another powerful treatment for social anxiety inspired by Albert Ellis: Shame Attacking Exercises—a bold and often life-changing approach to overcoming fear of judgment. Resources Mentioned David Burns' articles on Psychology Today Let Us Know What You Think of This Episode Please use this link to take a very brief survey and share your opinion with us about this episode Contact Information Kevin Cornelius, LMFT is a Level 5 Certified Master TEAM-CBT Therapist and Trainer and the Clinical Director of Feeling Good Institute--Silicon Valley. He specializes in the treatment of trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship problems and insomnia. You can reach Kevin at kevin@feelinggoodinstitute.com and visit his website at www.tools4change.me. You can reach Dr. Burns at david@feelinggood.com. Feeling down in these turbulent times? Take a ride on our Feeling Great app. Feeling Great feels wonderful! You owe it to yourself to feel GREAT! Give the Greatest Gifts of ALL--Love and Happiness!

What is the difference between traditional addiction recovery programs and biblical discipleship? On this episode, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Okinaga talk through the importance of building relationships and the importance of investing time for the recovering addict. They walk through common failures of traditional recovery programs, and how Christians can understand addiction as a worship issue.Chapters02:05 - Traditional Recovery Programs04:29 - Failures of Traditional Recovery Programs08:47 - Obstacles in the Church12:09 - Discipleship Strategy and Time Investment16:39 - Heart Changes and Repentance20:21 - Addiction as an Issue of WorshipOutro - Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Biblical Counseling

We're joined today by Dr. Willie Nolte with the story of David and Goliath. Open a Bible and follow along as we learn how to conquer the "giants" in our lives.Our digital notes are available online at lovehopecity.com/notes.

It's time to realign our trust FULLY in God rather than in the circumstances that are surrounding us!In Sunday's sermon "Conquering Worry", Pastor Craig challenges the body of Christ to reject the comfortable, prosperity-focused version of Christianity that has taken root in Western culture.If you want to contribute to support the ministry of CONVO Church, you can give securely online at http://convochurch.com/give​​​​​Scripture References | NLTPhilippians 4:4-9Matthew 10:28Mark 8:35James 4:17Proverbs 3:5#convochurch #arcchurches #faith #followjesus #trustingodCONVO Church is led by Pastors Craig & Cara Dyson. We exist to lead people in becoming passionate Jesus followers bringing the love, grace, and truth of God into everyday convos, influencing every sphere of life. We are here to Inspire Purpose, Encourage Life, and Build Faith in you.

Sunday evening message from the pulpit of Shawano Baptist Church

Daniel is joined by Sagar Saxena, Senior Product Engineer at Siemens EDA specializing in computational lithography, optical proximity correction (OPC), and advanced patterning solutions for leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing. Sagar has led the development and deployment of advanced OPC technologies, including… Read More

Tonight is a powerful double-header on The Second Act Executive! It is our signature weekly podcast night for our global community, alongside Day Six of our 30-Day Intensive Podcast Workshop. In this episode, host Tawnie Wolf tackles one of the greatest hurdles every creator faces: mic shyness. Whether you are an executive stepping into your prime or a business owner over 60 looking to claim your equity, your voice is a digital asset that nobody should be allowed to silence.Tawnie blows the doors open on the illusion of "seamless" big-budget podcasts, shares how she pushes through her own natural shyness every single time she hits record, and highlights raw, authentic podcasters who model true freedom of speech on air.Inside this episode, we cover: The Lunchtime Recap: Breaking down a kitchen triumph (Signature Vegan Eggplant No-Parmesan) and looking at the undeniable power of macro-capital giants like Vanguard, BlackRock, Fidelity, and State Street. Online Gatekeepers & Accountability: A serious look at the hostile environments allowed by major platforms, how it impacts investors and families, and how to hold institutional leadership accountable (featuring direct contact info for State Street's Chief HR and Citizenship Officer, Kathryn Horgan). Classroom Track (Day 6 Masterclass): Breaking down physical vocal exercises, breathing frameworks, and the vital mindset shifts needed to help you sound like you on air. Day 6 Homework: A raw, unedited, 2-minute challenge designed to prioritize authenticity over perfection.Your second act isn't the end of your story... it's exactly where the best chapters begin. Tune in, do your research, protect your peace, and learn how to build a stage that belongs completely to you.Connect with Tawnie: Join the 30-Day Podcast Workshop Intensive by dropping the word “WORKSHOP” in the comments or DMs on social media. Catch the daily Lunchtime Quickie with Tawnie every afternoon for punchy, mid-day food for thought!

Don was named one of the Top 30 Most “Transformational Leaders in North America” by John Maxwell and the 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. In 2019, the Department of Defense recognized him with honors from the 75 th US Army Ranger Regiment, and he was named 2020 YMCA Volunteer of the Year. He is certified in Cybersecurity Management from Harvard University and has a Ph.D. in Economics and Organizational Leadership from Columbia International University. He earned his M.B.A. in Global Technology Management and International Business with an undergraduate B.B.A. in Economics and Finance. He resides in Atlanta, Georgia. Don's work challenges and motivates organizations and leadership teams to think deeply about their beliefs so they can consistently achieve their communication, culture, sales, and management goals. His “unfair advantage” theories are revolutionary in today's economy, as he leads and builds companies in a way that exposes the myth of modern leadership and communication techniques. Don's recent work, “Here Come the Girls,” celebrates women in leadership. The study aims to help frustrated organizations transform by awakening their creative energy, thereby paving the way for uncharted production through cultural change. Conquering the highest levels of ethical performance with humor, intellectual capital, and time-tested systems, Don's lectures engage teams with his highly personal style of steward leadership. His experience with cultural change and record-setting growth has drawn him to corporations that want to tap into his real-world expertise to move their organizations to higher levels of achievement. Don is well known in the financial industry, with sales averaging over $1 billion per year, and his original book, The Perfect Plan, is available in 39 countries worldwide. Don also serves as a Trustee and the past Chairman of the Summit Counseling Center in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a past board member of the Metro Atlanta YMCA and was responsible for designing their COVID response and post-COVID strategic initiatives. He is a past Board Member of the Sua Sponte Foundation. Additionally, he lectures at Wake Forest University, The Wharton School of Business, and Oxford University (U.K.) Dr. Barden is a frequent instructor at the US Army 1st and 3rd Ranger Battalion / 75 th Regiment's Leadership and Professional Development Program.

Dive deep with Sarah and Will as they dissect House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 3, "Rhaenyra Triumphant." This episode sees Rhaenyra grappling with the heavy crown of leadership, facing unexpected challenges in King's Landing while trying to appease her supporters and consolidate her power. From the cold open to the tension-filled banquet, the duo explores Rhaenyra's internal struggles and the Red Keep's dark atmosphere. They discuss the implications of her decisions, the dynamics between her and Daemon, and the precarious balance of power as she confronts the ghosts of her past. With themes of grief, betrayal, and the complexities of ruling, this episode offers a rich tapestry of character development and political intrigue. Will Rhaenyra's choices lead to her downfall, or can she navigate the treacherous waters of her family's legacy? Want to keep the conversation going? Hit us up on X (formerly Twitter) @SceneNNerd, Bluesky @SceneNNerd.bsky.social, Facebook, Instagram @scene_n_nerd, and Threads @scene_n_nerd. Don't forget to check out our website at www.scenennerdpodcast.com. If you enjoyed this episode, drop us a rating and a shout-out on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcast fix!

Get the 200+ Page Optimal Living Daily Workbook (PDF) — Free. Want to turn today's episode into an actionable plan? Join the Optimal Living Weekly newsletter and I'll send you our 200-page digital workbook immediately. It's packed with the best takeaways from the show, formatted for easy reading and implementation at home. Get your free PDF workbook here: ⁠https://oldpodcast.eo.page/join⁠ Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes and learn more at:⁠ OLDPodcast.com⁠. Episode 3618: Claire Wilde shares how panic attacks, overwhelming debt, and an overcommitted lifestyle pushed her to rethink what success really meant. By simplifying her possessions, paying off debt, and embracing a slower, more intentional way of living, she reveals practical steps anyone can take to reduce anxiety and create more freedom and fulfillment. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://everthrive.org/blog/2017/8/12/finding-freedom-and-fulfillment-by-conquering-debt Quotes to ponder: "You are never alone and situations are never helpless." "In life, there will always be drudgery, but make sure you know what your antidotes are." "Build pauses into your day and then guard them fiercely." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The settlements being built in Judea and Samaria (a.k.a the cradle of ancient Jewish civilisation) are a witness to the hand of God at work with his people Israel in the latter days. This week, further building approvals in the Binyamin region remind us of that once again. 

Episode 253, FULL SHOW -- It was an eventful final road series before the All-Star Break, but the Nationals came out with yet another series win, taking the final two of the three game series at historic Fenway Park against a hot Red Sox team. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen look back at a series that featured a spectacular career best performance from Cade Cavalli, James Wood breaking out of his recent slump in a big way, and another quality performance from the young LHP Andrew Alvarez. Tobi & Grant also discuss the events that led to a benches clearing event involving Cade Cavalli and Red Sox 1st Baseman Willson Contreras. And the Nats will have two representatives in the MLB Futures Game at All-Star Week. Has Eli Willits dominant early career accelerated his timeline toward the big leagues?

Episode 253, FULL SHOW -- It was an eventful final road series before the All-Star Break, but the Nationals came out with yet another series win, taking the final two of the three game series at historic Fenway Park against a hot Red Sox team. Tobi Alitzer & Grant Paulsen look back at a series that featured a spectacular career best performance from Cade Cavalli, James Wood breaking out of his recent slump in a big way, and another quality performance from the young LHP Andrew Alvarez. Tobi & Grant also discuss the events that led to a benches clearing event involving Cade Cavalli and Red Sox 1st Baseman Willson Contreras. And the Nats will have two representatives in the MLB Futures Game at All-Star Week. Has Eli Willits dominant early career accelerated his timeline toward the big leagues?

Our videos are made possible by Members of CorridorDigital, our Exclusive Streaming Service! Try a membership yourself with a 14-Day Free Trial ► http://corridordigital.com/Wren, Jallen, and Austin talk about a new podcast format, GTA 6 pricing, Friend Slop Games, and the Guiness World Record we're going to Attempt at Conquering. Join our Public Fan Discord for Questions and Collaboration - https://discord.gg/cRef7KyN8hTOP 10 SCARY GAMES YOU CAN PLAY, IN YOUR HEAD, BY YOURSELFGet Your Copy Today: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GM7B4QR2Power To The Player Expansion Pack: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GN2JLR72This episode was recorded LIVE, exclusively for our website subscribers. Look out for updates on our website homepage, YT Community, and social media to find out about our next live recording session!Instagram ► http://instagram.com/corridordigitalMerch ► https://corridordigital.store/

In this rewind episode of the Earn and Invest podcast, host Doc G interviews Manisha Thakor, founder of the financial well-being consultancy MoneyZen and author of MoneyZen: The Secret to Finding Your Enough. The conversation dives deep into the psychological traps of modern work and wealth, focusing on how individuals can escape the "Cult of Never Enough"—a societal mindset that brainwashes us to confuse fiscal wealth with personal enoughness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices