Podcasts about Consolation

Is prayer coherent if we live in a universe with libertarian free will?Free Will: Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

1. The Experience of Devastation 2. The Expression of Consolation 3. The Exhortation of Contemplation

เวลาอกหัก เราไม่ได้แค่อยากหายเจ็บ แต่เรามักอยากรู้ด้วยว่า ‘ทำไม' ทำไมเขาถึงไม่รักเรา ทำไมความสัมพันธ์ถึงจบลง ทำไมเรื่องนี้ถึงเกิดขึ้นกับเรา หรือย้อนกลับไปไกลกว่านั้นว่า ตลอดเวลาที่ผ่านมาเขาเคยรักเราจริงๆ ไหม น่าแปลกที่ยิ่งเจ็บ เรากลับยิ่งอยากเข้าใจ ราวกับว่าถ้าหาเหตุผลให้ความทุกข์ได้มากพอ ความเจ็บปวดนั้นอาจเบาลง หรืออย่างน้อยก็ทำให้สิ่งที่เกิดขึ้นกับเรามีความหมายขึ้นมาบ้าง Love is Elsewhere ความรักอยู่หนอื่น EP3: The Consolation of Philosophy ปรัชญาประโลมใจ พอดแคสต์ของคนสองคนที่ลองพาความรักขึ้นมาวางบนโต๊ะ ครั้งนี้ชวนคุยถึงช่วงเวลาหลังความรักไม่เป็นอย่างที่หวัง และคำถามว่า ทำไมความทุกข์ถึงทำให้มนุษย์เริ่มตั้งคำถามกับชีวิต แล้วความคิดหรือ ‘ปรัชญา' จะช่วยประโลมใจคนอกหักได้จริงไหม ตั้งแต่คำถามว่า การเข้าใจความทุกข์จะทำให้เราเจ็บน้อยลงหรือเปล่า ไปจนถึงความคิดของ เฟอร์นันโด เปสโซอา (Fernando Pessoa) ที่ชวนสงสัยว่า บางทีสิ่งที่เรารักอาจไม่ใช่คนคนหนึ่งอย่างที่เขาเป็น แต่เป็นภาพของเขาที่เราสร้างขึ้นในหัว เพราะบางครั้งเราอาจเข้าใจหมดแล้วว่าทำไมเขาถึงจากไป ทำไมความสัมพันธ์ถึงไปต่อไม่ได้ หรือแม้แต่ยอมรับได้ว่าทุกอย่างจบลงแล้ว แต่ความเข้าใจทั้งหมดนั้น ไม่ได้แปลว่าเราจะหายเจ็บ แล้วสุดท้าย ปรัชญาจะช่วยประโลมใจคนอกหักได้จริงๆ หรือเพียงช่วยให้เรา ‘เศร้าอย่างมีเหตุผล' กันแน่ ร่วมวงสนทนาและลองหาคำตอบไปด้วยกัน #TheMomentum #LoveisElsewhere #ความรักอยู่หนอื่น #ความรัก #ปรัชญา #พอดแคสต์ #บทสนทนา #ความสัมพันธ์

Jeremiah 30September 23, 2026Pastor Nick Shaffer

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I argue that if libertarian free will exists, then practically an infinite amount of universes without evil also exist. We also explore implications for multiverses given the "greatest good" concept. Free Will: Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Plantinga's Free Will Defense: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alvin_Plantinga%27s_free-will_defenseMalum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On today's Inner Life, Msgr. Jason Gray fires up our anticipation for the upcoming beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen Why doesn’t the Pope have to come to the Beatification? At what part in the Mass will Venerable Fulton Sheen be beatified? Michael - I watched sheen on tv and loved his sense of humor. Was he trained in theater? Break 1 Gary - William F Buckley with Sheen show was so commanding Anne - I loved Sheen and am making a Holy Hour because of him. Linda - I grew up listening to him and was told that a local bar would put Sheen on. Mary - When I was in High School, we went to hear him speak and got his autographs. My daughter had s cyst and put autograph to her body and she was healed. Break 2 What is Fulton's real name? Was his baptismal name James? Will he be beaitfied with his baptismal name or Fulton?

On today's Inner Life, Fr. Robert Kroll, S.J. Talks about discerning consolation and desolation Break 1 Jan - Had pain in her back, was reminded of importance of redemptive suffering in the midst of her trial Mary - When I went through desolation, Eucharistic adoration was key for me. I agree that you should definitely not make major decisions when in desolation. Break 2 Liz - I experience desolation when homeschooling my kids, especially in the winter. I question whether she should have done this. Kim - Is desolation a punishment? Does it come on because of something we've done?

Does God have a "free" will in the libertarian sense?Free Will: Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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How Do You Cope When Everything Falls Apart? | Philip Freeman on Boethius & Ancient WisdomWhat can philosophy do for you when you have lost everything—your power, your freedom, your friends, and perhaps even your life?In this live episode of Classical Wisdom Speaks, Anya Leonard speaks with classical scholar and award-winning translator Philip Freeman about one of antiquity's most extraordinary works: Boethius' The Consolation of Philosophy and Freeman's new book, How to Cope: An Ancient Guide to Enduring Hardship.Boethius had reached the heights of Roman society. A brilliant scholar and powerful statesman, he served the Ostrogothic king Theodoric at a moment when the old Roman world was fading away. Then everything collapsed. Accused of treason, imprisoned and condemned to a brutal death, Boethius found himself alone in a cell asking a question that remains painfully relevant today: How do you endure when fortune turns against you?His answer was philosophy.In The Consolation of Philosophy, philosophy herself appears as a woman and begins a dialogue with the condemned prisoner, challenging his despair and forcing him to reconsider everything he thought made life worthwhile.Together, Anya and Philip explore Fortune's Wheel, the difference between temporary pleasures and lasting happiness, why wealth and status can never provide security, the importance of true friendship, and the ancient idea that happiness comes through the pursuit of virtue or excellence rather than external success.And this isn't abstract philosophy. Boethius was trying to make these ideas work while awaiting death. As Freeman explains, his writing captures the very human gap between understanding philosophy intellectually and actually believing it when, in the middle of the night, “the rats start to scurry.”KEY TOPICS COVEREDWho was Boethius?Rome after the fall of the Western EmpireBoethius' extraordinary rise—and catastrophic fallWriting philosophy while awaiting executionWhy a Christian turned to pagan Greek and Roman philosophyPlato, Aristotle and StoicismWhy Boethius personified Philosophy as a womanWhat hardship reveals about true friendshipLoneliness and human connection in the modern worldHow to find peace when circumstances are beyond your controlWhy money, power and fame can't guarantee happinessAristotle on virtue, excellence and the good lifeThe meaning of Fortune's WheelHow to remain steady when fortune changesAccepting hardship without withdrawing from the worldStoicism, politics and public serviceCan ancient philosophy help us through societal collapse?Practical ancient advice for coping with uncertainty and lossTIMESTAMPS00:00 Meet Philip Freeman02:27 The world of Boethius05:01 Who was Boethius?07:21 His catastrophic fall09:05 Philosophy, Christianity & the classics11:34 Philosophy becomes a woman14:39 Hard times reveal true friends17:12 How philosophy consoles us19:00 Money, power & true happiness22:07 Aristotle, virtue & excellence25:06 The Wheel of Fortune28:39 How should we face hardship?30:05 Should we withdraw from politics?31:59 Why Boethius still feels human33:34 Practical advice for coping36:08 Why is Philosophy a woman?37:00 Audience questions40:32 Philosophy during societal collapseIf Fortune's Wheel turned against you tomorrow, if you lost your wealth, status or security, what would you still have to build a good life around?And do you think philosophy can genuinely help us through our darkest moments, or does its wisdom become harder to believe when suffering is real?Let us know what you think in the comments.For more conversations bringing ancient wisdom to modern minds, subscribe to Classical Wisdom and join us as we explore the ideas of the Greeks, Romans and other great thinkers of the ancient world.LINKS

Given God's omniscience and an A theory of time, does libertarian free will provide God with a basis for his knowledge?Episode Links: God Time and Eternity: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1265524.Time_And_EternityFree Will: Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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We explore the concept of free will in light of the inability to do evil in the new Heavens and Earth.Free Will: Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

"Consolation of Philosophy" by Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius is a profound exploration of the nature of happiness and the human condition, written during the author's imprisonment. Boethius engages in a dialogue with Lady Philosophy, who provides insights into the transient nature of fortune and the enduring value of wisdom. This timeless work encourages listeners to reflect on the relationship between external circumstances and inner peace, making it particularly relevant today as individuals navigate the complexities of modern life. Its enduring themes of resilience, the search for meaning, and the pursuit of true happiness continue to resonate, inviting contemplation and solace in challenging times.

4th Step – On Obedience The Ladder of Divine Ascent was written primarily for monks. However, the words of Saint John Climacus at the beginning of the first chapter indicate that his intention is to address every person who longs for salvation. He says: “The gates of eternal life are open to all. The goal of our life is to follow Christ and to become like Him in His divine love.”

 Ki Tavo | The Historical and Metaphysical Future, by Rav Eli Weber Why is the haftara for Ki Tavo so uniquely comforting? A look at divine light, historic redemption, and surprising echoes. Yeshayahu 60: 1-22 This shiur examines the haftara for Ki Tavo, Yeshayahu's "Kumi Ori" — the sixth of the seven Haftarot of Consolation. It highlights three themes: a metaphysical shift in which Hashem's own light replaces the sun and moon; a historic reversal in which hostile nations come to serve and admire Israel; and deliberate textual parallels between the haftara and the parasha's Tokhacha, closing with reflection on the redemption's timing ("b'ito" versus "achishena").

I employ the Dumb and Dumber principle to evaluate whether libertarian free will offers up a greater coherence for justice.  Free Will: Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Why did the Rabbis tell the Exodus through the words of a farmer—and leave Mount Sinai out of the story? What if the Torah's shortest version of the Exodus leaves out the most important moment? The story of the Exodus without using the Book of Exodus? In Parshat Ki Tavo, an Israelite farmer enters the Temple carrying a basket of first fruits and recites a compact history of his people: "My father was a wandering Aramean. The Egyptians oppressed us. We cried out. God brought us forth and gave us this land." Those words would eventually leave the Temple, enter the Jewish home and become the centerpiece of the Passover Haggadah. Geoffrey Stern and Rabbi Adam Mintz explore why Mikra Bikkurim fascinated both the Rabbis and modern critical scholars. Gerhard von Rad called it Israel's "little historical creed," while Jeffrey Tigay noted its memorable alliteration and preservation of Israel's landless beginnings. Ibn Ezra, Rashbam and Shadal debate whether its wandering ancestor was Jacob, Abraham—or all the patriarchs combined. Unlike the narrative in Exodus, this declaration is spoken in the first person: "They oppressed us. We cried out. God brought us forth." It allows every later Israelite to enter the ancestors' history and claim it as personal memory. But the declaration also begins the Exodus before Pharaoh. By reaching back to the wandering and vulnerability of Abraham and Jacob, it transforms the Exodus from a single historical event into a recurring pattern of exile and return, danger and deliverance. Like Isaiah in the Haftarot of Consolation, the Rabbis reopened Genesis and repurposed its ancestral voices to give hope to later generations. They moved this declaration: From the Temple to the home From the pilgrim's basket to the Seder table From possession of the land to life in exile From bringing first fruits to telling the story Finally, we confront the great omission: Why does Mikra Bikkurim move from Egypt directly to the Promised Land without mentioning Moses or the revelation at Mount Sinai? Perhaps the Exodus repeats itself, while Sinai does not. Exile and redemption can recur nationally and personally, but the Torah came down from heaven only once. From then on, lo bashamayim hi—"It is not in heaven." The Torah was given to human beings to interpret and make their own. And as Rosh Hashanah approaches, the same first-person grammar returns in the Selichot confession: Aval anachnu va'avoteinu chatanu—"But we and our ancestors have sinned." We inherit not only our ancestors' redemption, but also their failures, their repentance and their hope. Join us for Liberation: Personal and Recurring. Key Takeaways When History Becomes Identity - Sacred memory is not simply the recollection of what happened to our ancestors. By speaking their story in the first person, we enter it ourselves: their vulnerability becomes our vulnerability, their liberation becomes our liberation, and their history becomes our identity. A Timeless Grammar of Liberation - The most enduring stories are not confined to the events that first produced them. By beginning before Pharaoh and extending the pattern into every generation, Mikra Bikkurim transforms the Exodus from a single historical event into a timeless grammar of exile, survival and return. The Exodus Repeats; Sinai Does Not - Liberation and revelation move through history differently. The Exodus can recur whenever human beings move from oppression to freedom, but Sinai was a singular moment. Once the Torah came down from heaven, its interpretation—and the responsibility to live by it—passed into human hands. Timestamps 00:00 Temple Script Origins 01:29 Ki Tavo Setup 02:06 Mikra Bikkurim Reading 03:54 Von Rad Historical Creed 08:23 Missing Sinai Question 12:09 Who Is the Aramean 15:36 Sponsor Break 16:42 Why Haggadah Uses It 20:53 Personal Exodus Every Year 24:50 Exile Proof Text Power 28:34 Sinai Once vs Exodus Repeat 30:43 Rosh Hashanah Tie In 32:07 Wrap Up and Viewer Question Links & Learnings Sign up for free and get more from our weekly newsletter https://madlik.com/ Sefaria Source Sheet: https://voices.sefaria.org/sheets/744553 Transcript here: https://madlik.substack.com/  

In this episode: • Trump says the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place • Tehran denies reports of extending a 60-day ceasefire • 32 countries condemn Iran over executions of protesters • Israeli families return to Ganim in northern Samaria • The history of Ganim and the 2005 disengagement • Rising tensions in Kusra and clashes involving Israeli settlers • IDF disciplinary action involving soldiers and settlers • U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee's comments about Israeli settlers • Israel and Venezuela restore consular relations after 17 years • Venezuela's shrinking Jewish community • The story of Sergeant William Zev Shaken, a lone soldier from New York • Will's service in the Golani Brigade and his experience fighting in Gaza • His struggle with PTSD after returning to civilian life • His dream of becoming a social worker and helping others • Will's funeral at Mt. Herzl Military Cemetery • The debate over recognition of non-operational military deaths • Israel's growing need for psychological support for veterans • A Torah thought from Rabbi Yosi Madvig on faith, justice and redemption Will's story is a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers long after they leave the battlefield. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and brothers-in-arms. If you or someone you know is struggling with trauma or a mental health crisis, please seek immediate help through your local emergency or crisis-support services.  Support Israel Daily News: Your support helps us continue producing independent journalism and reporting from Israel and the region. Sign up for the Israel Weekly News: israeldailynews.org Subscribe to the Israel Daily News Podcast for daily coverage of Israel, the Middle East, politics, security and the stories that matter.  Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org  YOUTUBE:     / @israeldailynews    Israel Daily News Patreon:   / shannafuld    Support our Wartime News Coverage:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/independen...  Links to all things IDN:  https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews Timestamps  00:00 Trump Keeps Iran Blockade in Place  01:00 Iran Denies Ceasefire Extension  02:00 Israeli Families Return to Ganim  03:00 Rising Tensions in Kusra  04:00 IDF Soldiers & Settler Confrontations  05:00 Huckabee Calls Some Settlers “Israeli Terrorists”  06:00 Gaza Strikes & Regional Tensions  07:00 Israel & Venezuela Restore Consular Relations  08:00 Venezuela's Jewish Community Shrinks  09:00 The Story of Lone Soldier William Zev Shaken  10:00 Will's Service After October 7th  11:00 His Dream to Help Others  12:00 Will's Funeral in Jerusalem  13:00 Shanna's Personal Connection With Will  14:00 Will's Leadership Project  15:00 A Friend Remembers Will  16:00 Will Buried at Mt. Herzl  17:00 His Parents' Heartbreaking Eulogy  18:00 Questions About Military Recognition  19:00 How the Defense Ministry Reviews These Cases  20:00 PTSD & Psychological Trauma Among Soldiers  21:00 The Growing Mental Health Crisis  22:00 Support for Veterans & Trauma Survivors  23:00 Remembering Will Shaken + Torah Thought Begins  24:00 Abraham's Argument With God  25:00 God's Promise of Consolation  26:00 Moses, Action & Divine Protection  27:00 Faith, Confidence & Redemption  28:00 Shabbat Shalom & Sign-Off    #Israel #IsraelNews #IsraelDailyNews #Trump #Iran  #IsraelIran #MiddleEast #IDF #IsraeliSoldiers #IsraelDefenseForces #JudeaAndSamaria #Gaza #IsraelPolitics #GolaniBrigade #LoneSoldier #PTSD #Veterans #Venezuela #JewishCommunity  #IsraelPodcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Evil has a way of getting loud, and when it does, the quiet question rises fast: does God actually care? We pick up in Habakkuk 2 and walk through God's answer, starting with a foundation we can stand on when life feels unstable. We talk about why Scripture is not just information but the source of faith itself, and how God's Word confronts the fear that can swamp our hearts in an instant.  From there, we follow Habakkuk's blunt diagnosis of what fuels so much of the darkness we see. God is not the author of evil, but human pride is a root that spreads into addictions, greed, exploitation, violence, and finally idolatry, trusting what we create to save us. We slow down on the line that keeps echoing through the Bible: “the righteous will live by his faith,” and we get practical about what it looks like to trust God instead of our circumstances.  We also pull out four comforts God gives to steady us in troubling times: a promised Redeemer, certain justice, a future where the earth is filled with God's glory, and God's absolute sovereignty, even when we cannot see the plan. You'll hear a real moment when bad news triggered immediate fear, and how remembered Scripture replaced anxiety with peace.Video available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnMaO0zJ1Rw

I look at free will through the philosophical lens of the famous rock band Rush. We discuss whether or not their solution to the stupidity of religion offers any hope.  Free Will: Rush's Free Will: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cgm9ZoXdrAFree Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Beloved, this installment of The Messianic Torah Observer takes us deep into Parashat Ki Teitzei, one of the most commandment-rich and, at first glance, challenging readings of the annual Torah cycle. But buried in the middle of its warfare ethics, family laws, property responsibilities, and moral instructions are powerful Kingdom truths that point us directly to Messiah, the nations, and Yah's covenant faithfulness. In this teaching, we will examine Deuteronomy 21:22–23 and see why Paul, in Galatians 3:13, reaches back into this very passage to explain what happened on Golgotha. Yeshua did not become a curse because of His own sin or rebellion. He became a curse for us, redeeming us from the curse that our rebellion deserved. Torah did not hide the work of Messiah from us; Torah instead pointed to it all along. We will also look at the Torah of the captive woman in Deuteronomy 21:10–14 and consider how, from a deeper spiritual reading, this passage foreshadows the nations being brought near unto Yah through Mashiyach. Those who were once strangers to the covenants of promise are now brought into the household of Elohim, but not without the stripping away of the old identity, old garments, and old way of life. Finally, we will turn to Isaiah 54, the Haftarah reading for this week and part of the traditional Seven Weeks of Consolation. Here, Yah speaks comfort to the barren, scattered, and forsaken one, commanding her to sing, enlarge her tent, and trust in His unshakable covenant of peace. As we move through this traditional season of Elul and draw closer to Yom Teruah and the Fall Feasts, this word reminds us that Yah's steadfast love has not departed from His covenant people.  

Patti Armstrong, co-author of What Would Monica Do? Consolation, Hope, and Inspiration in the Spirit of St. Monica for Those Bearing the Cross of a Loved One Who Is Away from the Faith, joins the Son Rise Morning Show ahead of the Feast of St. Monica on August 27. Patti shares how St. Monica persevered in prayer for 17 years for the conversion of her son, St. Augustine, without ever putting God on a deadline. They discuss the pain of watching a loved one walk away from the Catholic faith, the temptation to become discouraged, and the hope St. Monica offers to parents, spouses, grandparents, and anyone praying for someone they love. They also highlight a new nine-day St. Monica novena resource available through the Ascension app and reflect on how Monica's prayers ultimately bore fruit far beyond the conversion of one person—through St. Augustine's writings and ministry, countless souls have been touched for more than 1,500 years.Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThis episode of the Art of Dying Well podcast features the remarkable Emma O'Brien from Leo's Angels. We learn how Emma channelled her grief, tech skills, and a highly-skilled female entrepreneurial network to turn the dial on Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP).Tragically, Emma and her family lost their much-loved son Leo to SUDEP when he was just 11 years old. To honour Leo's memory, she founded Leo's Angels to drive technological innovation to address the critical gaps in epilepsy care that they experienced living with and caring for a child with epilepsy.Despite her warm appreciation of the many supportive healthcare professionals, Emma had to navigate a system that was far from joined up and functioning.Listen to how Emma refused to let her own grief and pain win the day, and instead used her skills and contacts to push technology-driven solutions to transform and improve patient outcomes.

I look at free will through the narrative of a not so famous Hollywood movie. How we tell and understand stories helps to illuminate what we know to be true about the will. Free Will: Adjustment Bureau: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSeWHl1PaKsFree Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

“Everlasting consolation.” — 2 Thessalonians 2:16 “Consolation.” There is music in the word: like David's harp, it charms away the evil spirit of melancholy. It was a distinguished I honour to Barnabas to be called “the son of consolation”; nay, it is one of the illustrious names of a greater than Barnabas, for the Lord […]

Listen along to Fr. Michael Delcambre's 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time Homily. The readings can be found at https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/080926.cfm

When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. [NIV]

I discuss what I believe to be the most significant problem with free will - the rewind. If choices aren't grounded in the self, but rather, the self becomes what one chooses, then on what grounds but randomness is anyone judged?Free Will: Bondage of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/820966.The_Bondage_of_the_WillFree Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Today's poem is a tender consolation after the loss of a friend, suitable for young and old alike. Happy reading. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit dailypoempod.substack.com/subscribe

I set up the context for a new season covering the problem of evil, with a long detour discussing free will. Free Will: Free Will Podcast: https://thefreewillshow.com/ Freedom of the Will: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18923116-freedom-of-the-will?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=oh8V1io1tq&rank=1What is a Truly Free Will?: https://publicorthodoxy.org/2020/04/24/what-is-a-truly-free-will/Freedom and Belief: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1095873.Freedom_and_Belief?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=S1WFFMzcUj&rank=2Problem of Evil: Malum: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61246316-malum?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=paPzsluSl5&rank=2Wandering in Darkness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9777316-wandering-in-darkness?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=4jYGNHzsuT&rank=1Consolation of Philosophy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31837.The_Consolation_of_Philosophy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mDPZQn2ir1&rank=2Making Sense Out of Suffering: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/256138.Making_Sense_Out_of_Suffering The Doors of the Sea: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/863944.The_Doors_of_the_Sea?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SxwkUGiFly&rank=1A huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_Elliot Thanks to our monthly supporters J Phillip Mast Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Good Morning, ‘Comfort ye, comfort ye, my people:' these beautiful words from Isaiah open the Seven Weeks of Consolation which begin now, and lead up to the Jewish New Year. Yet only days ago was the bleakest date in the Jewish calendar, the Fast of the Ninth of Av, marking the destruction of Jerusalem. The embers of the fires that devoured God's temple were still red hot in memory; the surrounding hills, once forested, were devastated. Yet the rabbis insisted on proclaiming Isaiah's words of comfort. How dared they? How could they be so brazen! Would we say, “Take comfort!” while the flames near Madrid and Bordeaux are burning, bringing horror to the people, fire-fighters, animals? But the prophetic message was not: ‘Don't worry. It'll all be okay.' Rather, it is ‘We must look on disaster, then take hope, not by turning away, but by living differently. ‘Prepare a highway for God,' Isaiah continues: ‘Make the world better,' he demands. I thought of his words as I cut turfs to help Tracy and Roger Mclachlan rewild their 91 acres at Bac Dhub in the Highlands. We were building leaky dams to raise the water level of a stream so that it would rewet and restore the peatland. In short, we were doing what beavers do naturally. ‘The peat will regrow one millimetre per year,' Tracy explained. ‘But it'll absorb more carbon than trees.' It's her pledge to the future. I compare that one millimetre per year to the forest fires raging forward and shudder. Where's your comfort, Isaiah? But I know that countless local groups worldwide are saying: ‘This is our place, our park, trees, birds. We're determined to do everything we can for our world, our children, our future.' I speak to Simon Oldridge, Co-founder of the National Emergency Briefing UK, in which the country's leading experts on security, health, food and weather tell the climate crisis as it is. The film of the briefing has already been screened to over 2,000 groups. ‘People feel better when they've seen it,' Simon explains. They say, ‘The issues aren't being boxed away. There are things we can do. People feel motivated.' Action from the bottom up is great, Simon acknowledges. ‘But we need urgent, galvanising leadership from top down,' because this is about everything: energy, agriculture, how we eat, travel, insulate homes. That's Isaiah's message. ‘Look up and see!' he insists. This is God's world. Take comfort, not by turning away, but by treating creation with the love, justice and respect it demands.

Fr. Mike brings us into the book of Consolation as we continue through Isaiah, and learn about how God never fails to comfort his people, even in the worst of times. He also introduces us to the Prophet Ezekiel, as we read about God accompanying his people into exile, even after their unfaithfulness.Today's readings are Isaiah 39-40, Ezekiel 1, and Proverbs 11:29-31. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Great Consolation in Obeying and Following Christ // Luke 7:28-35 by Tri-State Community Church

RÉSUMÉ: Puisque l’adoration est l’une des activités les plus sacrées auxquelles nous prenons part, il peut être très décourageant de constater que nous adorons souvent avec un esprit distrait et un cœur désinvolte. Ce dernier message de la série vise à encourager les adorateurs faibles et aux prises avec les distractions. Nous considérerons quatre vérités bibliques qui peuvent leur apporter une grande consolation. PLAN: 1. Dieu agrée notre adoration par Christ seul 2. Dieu nous fortifie pour que nous le servions mieux 3. Dieu utilise notre faiblesse pour notre bien 4. Dieu nous promet l'adoration parfaite QUESTIONS: 1. Sur quelle base Dieu agrée-t-il notre adoration imparfaite? 2. Que signifie le fait que Christ intercède continuellement pour ceux qui s’approchent de Dieu par lui? 3. Comment Dieu nous fortifie-t-il afin que nous le servions mieux? 4. Comment notre faiblesse est-elle utilisée par Dieu? 5. En quoi consiste l'intercession du Saint-Esprit? 6. Comment l'espérance agit-elle sur notre adoration? Lectures complémentaires: - Convocation — Hébreux 10.1-25 - Réponse — Hébreux 9.11-14 (cène) SÉRIE - Adorer Dieu sans distraction - L’ouvrage de Richard Steele, Si facilement distrait (https://unherautdansle.net/steele-distractions/) - Sermon 1: Le problème du coeur éloigné (És 29.13 ; 1 Co 7.35) - https://unherautdansle.net/sermon-2026-06-07/ - Sermon 2: La gravité des pensées distraites devant Dieu (Hé 2.1, 4.13, 12.28-29) - https://unherautdansle.net/sermon-2026-06-21/ - Sermon 3: Causes et remèdes aux pensées vagabondes (2 Co 10.5) - 05 juillet - https://unherautdansle.net/sermon-2026-07-05/ - Sermon 4: L'espoir et la consolation de l'adorateur distrait (Hé 7.25) - 26 juillet - https://unherautdansle.net/sermon-2026-07-26/

Shiur given by Rabbi Bezalel Rudinsky on Parshas Vaeschanan Shabbos Nachamu. Shiur recorded by Rabbi Rudinsky for the app.

Living for Christ is about more than what we say. It is about the example we leave behind. In “The Importance of Being a Role Model,” Elder Dustin Parks challenges every believer to consider how their daily life influences their family, church, workplace, school, and community. Drawing from the lives of Barnabas, Noah, Daniel, Joshua, and the disciples, this message reminds us that God calls His people to encourage others, stand for truth, and faithfully follow Him even when it is difficult. Barnabas, known as the “Son of Consolation,” exemplified a life of encouragement, while Noah obeyed God despite ridicule, Daniel refused to compromise with the world, and Joshua stepped into leadership with courage after Moses’ death. Elder Dustin emphasizes that every Christian is a role model to someone. Whether we realize it or not, children, coworkers, friends, and even strangers are watching how we respond to life’s challenges. Our actions often speak louder than our words, making it essential to live in a way that reflects Jesus Christ. The sermon also contrasts earthly role models with the perfect example found in Christ. While even admired people can disappoint us, Jesus never fails. His life remains the perfect pattern for every believer to follow. Rather than chasing popularity or worldly approval, Christians are called to pursue holiness, integrity, and unwavering obedience to God. This message encourages believers to resist compromise in a culture that constantly pressures people to conform. Just as Daniel purposed in his heart not to defile himself, Christians today must be willing to say “no” to sin and remain faithful to God’s Word. The call is not only for pastors and church leaders, but for every believer who desires to leave a legacy that points others to Christ. Elder Dustin also reminds listeners that not everyone is called to lead, but everyone is called to faithfully follow God’s direction and support godly leadership. Whether leading or serving, each member of the body of Christ has an important role in strengthening the church and encouraging others in their walk with God. Recognizing that no one is perfect, the sermon closes with a challenge to seek forgiveness when we fail, remain humble, and continually strive to magnify Christ in every area of life. The goal is not to make our own name known, but to live so faithfully that others see Jesus through us. May this message encourage you to examine your own testimony and ask: What kind of example am I leaving for those who are watching?

Greetings Saints. This is the week that pivots. There is one week in the Jewish calendar that moves from mourning to comfort in the space of just 48 hours. It begins with Tisha B'Av, the fast and memorial connected to the destruction of both Temples and other tragedies in Jewish history. But beloved, mourning is not the final word. The very next Sabbath brings Shabbat Nachamu, the Sabbath of Comfort, where Yah declares through Isaiah: "Comfort ye, comfort ye My people." In this teaching, we look at the Biblical calendar signal for the week of July 20–26, the Vaetchanan Torah portion, Isaiah 40:1–26, the Seven Weeks of Consolation, and the comfort we receive through Yeshua Messiah. Yah has not given up on Yasharal. And dear saint, He has not given up on you. Scripture references: Isaiah 40:1–26; Deuteronomy 3:23–7:11; Deuteronomy 6:4–9; Romans 11; Matthew 3:3; Mark 1:3; Luke 3:4; John 1:23; Matthew 10:22; Matthew 24:13; Mark 13:13.  

Fr. Mike reveals yet another prophetic message that points towards the coming of Christ, explaining why the Book of Isaiah is often called the Book of Woe and the Book of Consolation. He also touches on the powerful prayer we hear as we end our journey with Tobit. Today's readings are Isaiah 11-13, Tobit 13-14, and Proverbs 10:13-16. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Barnabas was such a godly man! He was a man of integrity, initiative and influence. He was very influential in the life of Saul, and later helped form him into Paul the apostle!

The last Roman wasn't Roman.When Rome "fell" in 476, almost nothing actually changed. The Senate still met. The law still applied. The grain still came in from Sicily. A Gothic general named Odoacer ran Italy for 17 years using the same Roman bureaucracy that had always been there — and then a man named Theoderic crossed the Alps from Constantinople and built something even stranger: a Gothic kingdom that governed Rome more competently than the last six Western emperors combined.This is Episode 2 of the "Life After the Fall of Rome" series. We're going to follow Theoderic's 33-year experiment — a Roman senator writing the West's most important philosophical text from inside a Gothic prison cell, a Gothic king minting coins in the Senate's name, two parallel systems (Roman civilian apparatus, Gothic military class) held together by one man's force of personality — and watch how it all came apart not when the "barbarians" arrived, but when the empire took it back. Justinian's reconquest did more damage to Rome than every barbarian invasion combined.The barbarians didn't destroy Rome. They tried to become it. The tragedy is that by the time they tried, the system was already so broken that even the most capable outsiders could only slow the collapse.If you're new, start with last week's episode "Rome Didn't Fall — Here's What Actually Happened" linked below.

In Zechariah's vision, the angel of the Lord stands among the myrtle trees in a quiet valley. It is not a place of triumph or spectacle, but of waiting, listening, and hope. In this sermon from Eshel: Preaching the Trees, we explore the myrtle tree as a sign of God's consolation. While the world often celebrates what is large, impressive, and immediate, Scripture reminds us that God is also present in what is quiet, overlooked, and patiently unfolding. This message reflects on the comfort God offers in seasons of uncertainty and the steady hope that grows through ordinary faithfulness. Consolation is not the absence of hardship. It is the assurance that God has not forgotten us, even while we wait. Part of the Eshel: Preaching the Trees series. Sermon by Rev. Dr. Charlene Jin Lee Subscribe for weekly sermons from First Presbyterian Church of Dallas. fpcdallas.org

More than forty years after his twenty-five-year-old son Eric died in a climbing accident, philosopher Nicholas Wolterstorff joins Miroslav Volf to revisit the grief behind his classic Lament for a Son and his recent Living with Grief. “If he was worth loving when alive, he was worth grieving when dead.” In this episode they reflect together on mourning loss, refusing both the consolations of theodicy and the pressure to move on. Together they discuss owning grief rather than disowning it, lament as a cry that transcends analysis, and the limits of explaining suffering through theodicy. They explore Augustine and Calvin on grief, Karl Barth's “nothingness,” universality hidden in particular sorrow, and the prison classroom where incarcerated men claimed their own grief redemptively. Episode Highlights "I could not, and would not, allow it simply to heal." "If he was worth loving when alive, he was worth grieving when dead." "In my story I always say: I am one who lost a son. That's part of who I am." "Children should not die at twenty-five years of age. Nobody should die at twenty-five years of age." "It was good that I loved Eric. It was worth it. So my grief is worthwhile. And, in this world, love and suffering come together." About Nicholas Wolterstorff Nicholas Wolterstorff is the Noah Porter Professor Emeritus of Philosophical Theology at Yale University and a Senior Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia. Born in 1932, he earned his PhD at Harvard and taught philosophy for thirty years at Calvin College before joining Yale in 1989. A leading Christian philosopher, he helped develop Reformed epistemology and co-founded the Society of Christian Philosophers. His books span aesthetics, epistemology, justice, and liturgy, including Lament for a Son (1987) and the memoir In This World of Wonders (2019). His son Eric died in a climbing accident in 1983. Helpful Links and Resources Lament for a Son, by Nicholas Wolterstorff https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467419239/lament-for-a-son/ Living with Grief, by Nicholas Wolterstorff https://wipfandstock.com/9798385201006/living-with-grief/ Calvin Prison Initiative https://calvin.edu/prison-initiative Show Notes Grief as an open wound Two books, forty years apart: Lament for a Son and Living with Grief Eric Wolterstorff's death at twenty-five in a climbing accident, Austria, 1983 Lament as a cry, not an analysis "I could not, and would not, allow it simply to heal." Grief-process books that failed: "inviting me to look away from Eric" "If he was worth loving when alive, he was worth grieving when dead." Owning grief versus disowning it; narrative identity "I am one who lost a son"; grief as part of who you are Augustine's moral disowning; shame over loving too much Owning grief redemptively; good that couldn't have come otherwise Calvin Prison Initiative, Handlon Correctional Facility, Ionia, MI Prison classroom: "we were in grief but didn't know how to express it. You have given us the words." Universality in particularity The pallet of finished books: "What have I done?" Grief brought on oneself: "not an assault, but we brought it onto ourselves" Karl Barth's "nothingness"; evil God will defeat "Children should not die at twenty-five years of age." Love that knowingly risks grief: "love and suffering come together" #NicholasWolterstorff #LamentForASon #LivingWithGrief #Grief #Lament #Theodicy #FaithAndGrief #MiroslavVolf #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld #YaleFaithAndCulture Production Notes This podcast featured Nicholas Wolterstorff with Miroslav Volf Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa Hosted by Evan Rosa Production Assistance by Noah Senthil A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

The Middle Ages aren't just the Dark Ages! It's one of the richest literary eras in Western history. This week's Classical Et Cetera finds Jessica, Tanya, Paul, and Dr. Dan Scheffler building a reading list for the medieval world. From Beowulf and the Arthurian legends to Dante's Divine Comedy, Boethius, and Thomas Aquinas, there's so much to read here. Whether you're new to medieval literature or filling in the gaps, this conversation will show you what to read, where to start, and why these books still matter. Best Books of the Middle Ages (476–1450 AD) Literature picks: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight Beowulf  Le Morte d'Arthur Canterbury Tales The Song of Roland Troubadour/lyric poetry of the Middle Ages The Decameron Philosophy & Theology picks: Boethius, Consolation of Philosophy Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica Anselm Bede The Divine Comedy C.S. Lewis, The Discarded Image

The call came in as a fire. What firefighters found inside was far worse. In March of 1994, three people were discovered dead inside a Westlawn Avenue home in Decatur, Illinois. The investigation led police to James David Dyer, a man already feared by one of the victims and already named in a court order. This episode follows the threats, the violence, the chase, and the aftermath of a case that left one town shaken. Check out our new American Hauntings Podcast Network for even more spooky shows.Have a question or comment? Text us on the Haunt Line @ 217-791-7859New Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/troytaylorodditiesCheck out our updated website and sign up for our newsletter at AmericanHauntingsPodcast.comWant an episode every week, plus other awesome perks and discounts? Check out our Patreon pageFind out merch at AmericanHauntingsClothing.comFollow us on Twitter @AmerHauntsPod, @TroyTaylor13, @CodyBeckSTLFollow us on Instagram @AmericanHauntingsPodcast, @TroyTaylorgram, @CodyBeckSTLThis episode was written by Troy TaylorProduced and edited by Cody BeckOur Sponsors:* Check out Shopify: https://shopify.com/hauntingsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy