Podcasts about Cross

Why has God given sacraments to His church? What do we gain from baptism and the Lord's Supper? Today, J.V. Fesko surveys the covenant signs that God has provided to His people to confirm His promises of grace. Get J.V. Fesko's video teaching series Signed Sealed, Delivered, plus his ebook and digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Join us for The Cross of Christ, the 2027 Winter Conference at Reformation Bible College: https://reformationbiblecollege.org/cross    Meet Today's Teacher:   J.V. Fesko is the Harriet Barbour Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, and a minister in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

A 43-year-old London workaholic with high blood pressure races to King's Cross for the eleven o'clock train home, and the train won't leave the station.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Grey Slapper” (November 22, 1978) ***WD00:46:04.471 = Harry Lime, “Artis Long And Lime is Fleeting” (November 09, 1951)01:10:54.373 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Late Departure” (August 23, 1980)01:37:41.604 = The Haunting Hour, “Occupation Murder” (August 24, 1945)02:02:40.099 = Hermit's Cave, ‘The House On Lost Man's Bluff” (October 26, 1941)02:27:52.788 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Snowbound” (July 28, 1946)02:52:47.698 = Sherlock Holmes, “Tolling Bell” (April 07, 1947)03:19:01.934 = Mystery House, “Drop Me A Line” (July 26, 1946) ***WD03:45:33.162 = Inner Sanctum, “Song Of Slasher” (April 24, 1945)04:15:53.842 = Jeff Regan, “Too Many Mrs. Rogers” (October 09, 1948)04:46:34.710 = The Key, “Suicide” (1956) ***WD05:10:44.232 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0789

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

Fr. Marcus Shammami - 2nd Sunday of The Cross 2026 by Chaldean Diocese

09/27/26 Fr Simon Esshaki - 5th Sunday of Elijah | 2nd Sunday of the Cross (English) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/27/26 Fr Fadi Auro - 5th Sunday of Elijah | 2nd Sunday of the Cross (English) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/27/26 Fr Tristan Farida - 5th Sunday of Elijah | 2nd Sunday of the Cross (English) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/27/26 Fr Christopher Somo - 5th Sunday of Elijah | 2nd Sunday of the Cross (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/27/26 Fr Polis Khammi - 5th Sunday of Elijah | 2nd Sunday of the Cross (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/27/26 Fr Roni Schamoun - 5th Sunday of Elijah | 2nd Sunday of the Cross (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/27/26 Fr Augustine Joseph - 5th Sunday of Elijah | 2nd Sunday of the Cross (Arabic) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/27/26 Fr Salar Boudagh - 5th Sunday of Elijah | 2nd Sunday of the Cross (Arabic) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/27/26 Msgr Philip Najim - 5th Sunday of Elijah | 2nd Sunday of the Cross (Arabic) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

This week, Mother Elizabeth Marie sits down with Frank Boles, who is currently serving as Interim Music Director and Organist at the Chapel of the Cross.  They discuss Frank's career as well as thoughts on the role of music in liturgy and faith formation.

In this classic episode of The Gateway to Joy Podcast, we begin a short two-part series on Hymns. We share Gateway to Joy radio programs: - HYMNS-Trust & Obey - HYMNS-Beneath the Cross of Jesus & Spirit of God We also hear from special guests: - Samantha LaGoy - Dr. Richard Blackaby --------- Special thanks to Mike Dize and the Bible Broadcasting Network. Theme music: John Hanson. To leave a comment go to ElisabethElliot.org/share-a-message. As you visit, find for more lectures, devotionals, videos, Gateway to Joy programs, and other resources.

Back by popular demand, Joe McClane will join Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. live all week, and together they'll examine today's hot topics with the light of Faith. Would you like to play a role in supporting the mission of The Station of the Cross? Donate now and pledge your gift.

Boedi and Bill break down everything that happened at Virginia's Blue Ridge's GO Cross, round two of the USCX series. Episode includes interviews from everyone on the elite podiums on Saturday and Sunday. Videos from USCX races are available on the @WideAnglePodium Instagram page. Check out Track + Plank at trackandplank.com and @trackandplank. Cyclocross Radio is part of the Wide Angle Podium podcast network. Support independent cycling media by joining the Wide Angle Podium at wideanglepodium.com/donate. Visit the CXHAIRS store at cxhairs.com/store. Subscribe to the CXHAIRS Bulletin at https://cxhairs.substack.com/.   

What do you do when God seems absent from your story? Maybe you still pray, read Scripture, and show up, but the closeness you once felt is gone. Does that mean you've done something wrong? Has God left?John Ortberg explores those questions through John of the Cross, the sixteenth-century spiritual writer associated with the phrase dark night of the soul. John explains that this phrase can mean something more specific than a difficult season: a time when the pleasure and reassurance someone once found in spiritual practices seem to fade. For some, John of the Cross believed, that season can become part of learning to love and trust God more deeply.Through the image of a weaned child in Psalm 131, John asks what it means to remain with God even when we are not receiving the comfort we want. He also remembers learning to ride a bike as his father ran beside him. When his father let go, the support felt different, but his father had not abandoned him.If God feels hard to find right now, you do not need to manufacture a spiritual feeling today. You can bring your honest experience to him and ask for the grace to wait.Scripture: Psalm 131:1–3

Trauma-sensitive care and interprofessional collaboration to better support children and families.Guest: Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/LEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/L, to discuss how combining clinical perspectives can strengthen care for children with feeding challenges, sensory differences, nervous system dysregulation, and other complex needs. They consider what may be behind a child's apparent refusal, shifting the focus from a child who “won't” participate to one who may not yet feel safe, regulated, or supported enough to engage.About the Guests: Lauren Thompson, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, CLC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor, and the owner of Well Fed Feeding & Swallowing Therapy in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Since 2012, she has supported infants and children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder, dysphagia, lactation challenges, ARFID, and feeding-related trauma across inpatient rehabilitation, hospital-based outpatient care, Level II and III NICUs, and public schools.Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist, TBRI practitioner, and owner of Holistic Abilities where she is passionate about helping children and families thrive through evidence-informed, relationship-based care. She specializes in sensory processing, feeding, and supporting children to make gains in their everyday life.Contact the Guests:Lauren Thompson on LinkedInLauren's Website: www.wellfedfeedingtherapy.comAllissa Younan on LinkedInShow Notes:Feeding MattersTrauma-sensitive DefinitionTrust‑Based Relational InterventionDr. Dan Siegel's Hand Model of the BrainThe Rabbit Listened by Cori DoerrfeldPediatric Feeding Disorder Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework AB-SSD 2026 Summer Webinar Series - PediatricEmpowering Providers Through Transforming Pediatric Feeding Journeys Courses:Trust-based relational intervention (TBRI): A systemic approach to complex developmental traumaLove Money Cause: www.feedingmatters.orgReferences:Hockey, R., Philpott-Robinson, K., Haracz, K., & Ray, K. (2025). Trauma-informed or sensory-based practices in preschool settings: A scoping review. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 72(3), e70027. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.70027Purvis, K. B., Cross, D. R., Dansereau, D. F., & Parris, S. R. (2013). Trust-based relational intervention (TBRI): A systemic approach to complex developmental trauma. Child & Youth Services, 34(4), 360–386. https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2013.859906Smith, M. L. (2021). The connected therapist: Relating through the senses. Marti Smith Seminars.Williams, M. S., & Shellenberger, S. (1994). How does your engine run? TherapyWorks.

EMAIL: Jonah from Pennsylvania Is the entirety of Genesis a myth?   EMAIL: Anonymous from Kentucky What is the proper use for blessed salt and oil?   @beautyforashes3436 Why does touching a relic bring a personal blessing?   EMAIL: Stephen from Buffalo, NY A lot of Protestants say that since Jesus said to "call no man your Father on Earth," it meant that priests shouldn't be called Father. Why is there this misconception?   EMAIL: Anonymous from Spain I'm 27 years old and 5'2”. Since around the age of 21 or 22, I've struggled with intense feelings that I'm unattractive, particularly that there is something wrong with my face and height. A lot of my insecurity comes from comparing myself with people, and even my own family. I often feel like I'm the short, less attractive one in my family, and I find myself thinking about it far more than I want to. How should I understand this struggle from a Catholic perspective? Is there something I may be missing about how God sees me or how I should see myself? And how would you recommend that I pray or respond when these thoughts become overwhelming? I would also be open to seeking professional help, but I would really value guidance from a priest about how to approach this as a Christian.   EMAIL: Cameron from Orlando, Florida Would going to haunted houses that use overtly gory or occult images and themes be considered sinful? I've been invited by a friend to go to Universal for Halloween Horror Nights, and some of the houses seem pretty intense.   EMAIL: Anonymous My question is this: I was married for 10 years to a man who, during that last year, had a mistress who was also married. My husband and the woman conceived a child, which they passed off as belonging to her husband. I have been hearing about soul ties from exorcists and other priests. Since this was going on during our last year of marriage (later annulled), is it possible that I have a soul tie with my husband's mistress and through her, her husband, and the child?   @RosarivmTeutonicvm ​​My territorial parish recently began using a version of the Stations of the Cross in which the first station is Jesus praying in the Garden of Gethsemane, and the traditional stations depicting Jesus' falls are omitted. Is this the Scriptural Way of the Cross introduced by Pope St. John Paul II in 1991, and is there a push to replace the traditional Stations?

09/20/26 Fr Polis Khammi - 4th Sunday of Elijah | 1st Sunday of the Cross (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/20/26 Fr Roni Schamoun - 4th Sunday of Elijah | 1st Sunday of the Cross (Arabic) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

09/20/26 Fr Salar Boudagh - 4th Sunday of Elijah | 1st Sunday of the Cross (Chaldean) by St. Peter's Chaldean Catholic Diocese

October 1st, 2026 - We welcome back Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. to cover the headlines from a Catholic perspective and raise funds to keep The Station of the Cross on the air. Because we are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Send us Fan MailWe taste and review 30A bourbon and quickly realise the biggest story is not the beach branding but the sourcing chain, the young age, and the price-to-quality mismatch. We also zoom out into what makes a whiskey brand worth rooting for, and why some vacation markets are built for cocktails while bourbon needs a stronger reason to exist. • lighting up Cross-Eyed Cricket pipe tobacco and setting the table for a relaxed tasting • breaking down what 30A is, including MGP distillate, Louisiana aging, and Florida bottling • reacting to “rested” language and how labels can be transparent yet still feel slippery • describing the pour and profile, including a strong nose and a thin, medicinal finish • questioning who the bottle is really for, and why repeat customers matter • debating whether beach towns should focus on rum, gin, vodka, and cocktails over bourbon • laying out what we would do instead, including older stock and single barrel store picks • talking about price, perceived luxury, and why value drives “good” bourbon If you want more great content and other perks, be sure to support the show by clicking the link in the show notes. We can be reached on our website, whiskey tasterspommet.com, with any ideas for the show. Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

From beloved, bestselling children's book icons R.L. Stine and Marc Brown comes a storybook filled with hilariously spooky jokes and fun-loving monsters that will have everyone giggling!Why did the monster cross the road?To BITE someone on the other side!Turn scary to silly with this laugh-out-loud joke book. Hunny and Funny are monster best friends. When Hunny is feeling sad, Funny knows exactly how to cheer up his friend… with laughter!Renowned bestselling children's book talents R.L. Stine, creator of the Goosebumps series, and Marc Brown, creator of the Arthur Adventure series, join forces once again in this sweet, fun-filled story that not only teaches readers hilarious jokes to share but also reminds children that laughter is the best medicine when you're feeling down. With Stine's humorous text and Brown's bold artwork, this monster-themed picture book is sure to get the monsters and furry creatures giggling all night!

Meet Chandler Pedini, our October 2026 Roofr of the Month. Chandler is a sales and project manager at Five Star Roofing in Buffalo, New York. He was on roofs at 10 years old working at the family business, and saw exactly what a life of roofing does to your body. So he tried his hand at accounting, and lasted exactly one day before coming back. Now, he splits his time between job sites and his desk, which turned out to be the perfect balance. Chandler walks us through building a business with 40 in-house crew while most of the industry subs everything out, cross-training crews to survive Buffalo winters, and why Five Star's Instant Estimator leads close at nearly double the rate of their regular leads. If you've ever wondered whether ditching subcontractors is worth the headache, this one's for you. In this episode: • Growing up on roofs (literally, at age 10) • Why Chandler tried accounting and lasted one day • The hard transition from the field to the office • Why Five Star keeps almost everything in-house • The real cost (and the payoff) of ditching subcontractors • Cross-training crews to survive Buffalo's winters • How Instant Estimator generated 35 leads in its first month • Why Instant Estimator leads close at up to 65% • The hidden benefit of looking like a "next level" company • Five Star's 2027 goal: "do less work, make more money"

Dr. John Bergsma a renowned scholar and theological mind joins the Exorcist Files to dive into the supernatural activity of the Old Testament.Thank you to our sponsors!Wild Alaskan Co- WildAlaskan.Com/exfiles for $35 off your first order.Exodus90- Exodus90.com/exfilesThe Born Again Identity- Watch hereBubs Naturals- Live Better Longer with BUBS Naturals. For A limited time get 20% Off your entire order with code EXFILES20 at Bubsnaturals.comTimestamps:00:00 | Teaser: Demonic Footholds, Concert Culture, and the Serpent in Eden 01:26 | Introduction to Dr. John Bergsma 03:30 | Dr. Bergsma's First Encounters with Deliverance as an Inner-City Pastor 06:12 | The 2-Hour General Confession: Renouncing Sins vs. Power Encounters 09:02 | Father Gabriel Amorth & Viewing Sin as "Accepting Cookies" 10:50 | Why Western Christianity Ignored the Intermediate Realm of Spirits 14:54 | Mid-Roll Sponsor Break (Wild Alaskan Co & The Born Again Identity) 18:27 | The Unseen Realm: Dr. Michael Heiser, the Heavenly Court, and Genesis 6 21:44 | Debunking Fallen-Angel Procreation: St. Augustine & the Line of Seth 23:46 | The Flood as a Divine Defense of Monogamy in the Dead Sea Scrolls 25:01 | All Warfare in the Old Testament Was Spiritual Warfare 27:36 | Sponsor Break (Exodus 90 & Bubs Naturals) 31:16 | The Angel of the Lord and the Pre-Incarnate Christ in the Old Testament 35:05 | King David, Saul's Affliction, and the Roots of Exorcism 37:00 | Solomon, Deliverance Scrolls at Qumran, and Psalm 91 39:20 | Why Was the Serpent Allowed in Eden? Adam's Failed Priestly Role 42:38 | Communication with Nature Before the Fall 44:26 | Dinosaurs, Fossils, and the Flood's Rampant Violence 50:00 | How 1st-Century Jewish Exorcists Operated vs. the Direct Authority of Jesus 53:15 | What the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed About the Essenes and the Spiritual World 57:00 | The Gods of the Pagans: Baal, Molech, and Modern Echoes 01:02:45 | Refuting the Prosperity Gospel: Spiritual Childhood vs. Embracing the Cross 01:10:45 | Territorial Spirits and Guardian Angels in Scripture (Daniel 10 & Acts 12) 01:14:45 | The Deuterocanonical Books: How the Old Testament Canon Was Formed 01:22:12 | Tobit and the Dead Sea Scrolls 01:23:48 | St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and Canonical Discernment 01:29:56 | Protestant Fruit, Sacraments of Desire, and Church Unity 01:38:40 | Where to Find Dr. Bergsma's Work & Closing RemarksSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Brody Holloway | SWO 26In this session, Brody will examine the Last Supper and dig deeper into what's happening with Judas, the tension in the room, and the weight Jesus carries as the cross approaches.He'll talk about how sin deceives, takes hold, and slowly shapes us, and why fighting it requires more than religious habits. Scripture offers a better way: take sin seriously and learn to stand on the truth of God's Word.SWO26Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

September 30th, 2026 - We welcome back Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J. to cover the headlines from a Catholic perspective and raise funds to keep The Station of the Cross on the air. Because we are a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, all donations are tax-deductible! To make a donation, call 1-877-711-8500 or visit thestationofthecross.com Links, Show Notes & More - https://thestationofthecross.com/act Email Us! ACT@TheStationOfTheCross.com

Recording from Clewiston, Florida, Nancy McCready continues the conversation on the good and handsome warfare with a call for truth to put on its shoes. It is not enough to know our identity in Christ; truth must become the way we walk, behave, communicate, make decisions, handle disappointment, and conduct the ordinary business of our lives. Drawing from Romans 6 and Hebrews 12, Nancy reminds us that sons are not being punished—they are being prepared. The Cross has not left us fighting to suppress an old identity. We have been crucified and raised with Christ so that we might walk in newness of life. Our new life begins in union, not effort. As that reality becomes experiential, Holy Spirit trains us to recognize and refuse the lies, offenses, hidden agreements, and compromises that do not belong to the life we now share with Christ. True warfare is not hype, bravado, or constant fascination with darkness. It is the steady progression of Christ's life within us until His integrity and character govern our everyday affairs. Every step of obedience becomes warfare as maturing sons learn the Father's ways, walk forward with Him, and become sharp and skilled instruments of righteousness in His hands. Thanks for Listening! Nancy McCready Ministries is committed to building cultures of personal and corporate discipleship so that believers can walk in maturity and their destiny with the Father. We hope this conversation today has helped you along your journey. JOIN THE CONVERSATION Every journey begins with a conversation, so we would like to invite you to join us on social media to get started! Facebook: www.facebook.com/nbmccready Instagram: www.instagram.com/nbmccready/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@nancymccreadyministries LINKS The Producer's Way Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/3441416535919719 Want to host or attend Cross Encounter? Click here: nancymccready.com/crossencounter/ Shop to Support NMM: nancymccready.com/shop

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Phil Egan brings you Wednesday's Football Daily, with Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson speaking ahead of Thursday's Nations League clash with Austria at the Aviva Stadium.Hallgrímsson confirms Sunday's return fixture against Israel will go ahead in Serbia, discusses the impact on the squad, and welcomes Gavin Bazunu back into camp as Josh Keeley links up as cover. He also reacts to the prospect of further protests and calls for supporters to get behind the players.Plus, Ireland U21s edge Kazakhstan 4-3 in a Turner's Cross thriller to keep qualification hopes alive, and the Manchester City charges latest as the appeals deadline looms.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

For Prime Time Special Edition 197, Lou Cross owner of Lure Cigars makes his debut on the Special Edition side of the house. Lou came into the cigar industry three years ago, and has built a portfolio of cigars with a very unique story behind it. We will catch up with Lou to see where he is on his journey. Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Lure/Valacari Tall Tales Segment, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments

For Prime Time Special Edition 197, Lou Cross owner of Lure Cigars makes his debut on the Special Edition side of the house. Lou came into the cigar industry three years ago, and has built a portfolio of cigars with a very unique story behind it. We will catch up with Lou to see where he is on his journey. Plus we will have our Artesano de Tobacco Under the Sea, Lure/Valacari Tall Tales Segment, Espinosa This Day in Sports History, and Altadis USA Great Things are Happening segments

Ever wondered, 'Am I good enough for God to use me?' Join Carrie Pickett as she unveils the power and grace of the New Covenant, showing you that you are more than enough.

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Send us Fan MailGod did not send Jesus because we are impressive. He sent Him because we are infinitely loved.2 Corinthians 6:10: We are poor, but we give spiritual riches to others. We own nothing, and yet we have everything.Support the show

This week, Pastor Abraham continues our series looking at Galatians. Join us next week online or in-person @ 10 AM on Sunday mornings at Calvary Baptist Church.

Send us Fan MailDr. Randy Davis, Pastor of Zion Word Church USA and Founder/Overseer of Zion Word Ministries International USA, brings a message concerning the end times that are quickly approaching this earth.To give to the ministry and advance the gospel into the whole world, visit:https://www.zionword.com/giveTo learn more about our ministry, visit:https://www.zionword.comTo hear more inspiring messages by Dr. Randy Davis visit and subscribe to:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zwmiusaTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@zwmiusaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/zion_word/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zionwordministriesint

Whether it's making a wish over a birthday cake, waiting for lottery results, or opening an email following a job interview, it's pretty common to cross your fingers. It's a way of communicating that we're hoping luck swings in our favor and our wishes come true. Often, you don't even need to physically cross your fingers; simply saying "Fingers crossed” is enough to get the message across. But the roots of this tradition go way back. In the Middle Ages, folks crossed their fingers to ward off the Devil, mimicking the famous exorcism phrase "Vade Retro Satana" or "Back off, Satan!" uttered by a priest holding a cross. Yet, people were crossing their fingers for luck long before the Middle Ages. Are you saying that it originally had nothing to do with religion at all then? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: ⁠⁠What causes tocophobia, the fear of pregnancy and childbirth?⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Is it a good idea to sleep with my pet?⁠⁠ How did flat Earth conspiracy theory start? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. First Broadcast: 10/12/2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Read OnlineDo Not DelayAs Jesus and his disciples were proceeding on their journey, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” Luke 9:57–58As Jesus made His final journey toward Jerusalem, where He would offer Himself as the Sacrificial Lamb on the Cross, someone approached Him with a bold declaration: “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus does not reject the offer but immediately reveals the radical demands of discipleship: “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” By saying this, He makes it clear that following Him requires detachment from earthly comforts and complete reliance on divine providence.Today's Gospel presents two more encounters that highlight the uncompromising nature of Christ's call. In the first, Jesus invites a man to follow Him. The man responds with what seems a reasonable request: He wishes first to bury his deceased father. Yet Jesus replies, “Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the Kingdom of God.”The third encounter is similar. Another man expresses his desire to follow Jesus but asks first to return home to say farewell to his family. The request seems understandable, but Jesus replies, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the Kingdom of God.” In both instances, Jesus insists that discipleship requires a decisive break from anything that could distract from or delay one's commitment.The context of these conversations is essential. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, fully aware that the Cross awaited Him. His invitation to follow was not simply a call to travel with Him, but a summons to embrace the path of sacrificial love. Each person was challenged to respond immediately and wholeheartedly, without allowing even good human priorities to take precedence over divine ones. In this light, Jesus makes it clear that discipleship cannot be delayed, compromised, or approached with divided intentions. The Kingdom of God demands urgency, total commitment, and a willingness to forsake all for the sake of Christ.This passage does not suggest we reject love or duty toward family. Rather, Jesus' surprising responses invite us to examine how fully we are committed to Him. Even with fidelity to His teachings, daily prayer, and the sacramental life, distractions will still threaten our wholehearted devotion. Sometimes even good things, if not rightly ordered, become obstacles to grace.Since the Gospel does not give us the full background of these three potential disciples, we must interpret Jesus' words carefully. For example, some have suggested that the man who wished to bury his father was not referring to someone recently deceased, but to a future time when his father would die. If so, the delay itself reveals the problem. True discipleship requires immediate trust and surrender. Importantly, this call to follow Jesus never results in neglecting charity or duty, because God's providence always provides for those who place Him first, without hesitation or compromise.Reflect today on the immediacy and depth of your own response to Christ's call. Have you placed conditions on your discipleship? Are there attachments—whether to comfort, relationships, duties, or even noble aspirations—that subtly delay your surrender to God's will? Jesus does not ask us to abandon genuine love or responsibility, but nothing must come before Him. He must be the first and guiding principle of every decision. When we follow Him without delay, everything else in life will find its proper order. Pray for the grace to say “Yes” to Jesus today with clarity, courage, and complete trust in His providential care. My radical Lord, You set Your face toward Jerusalem, unwavering in Your mission to offer Your life for the salvation of sinners. Nothing deterred You—not comfort, fear, or distraction. Enliven within me that same urgency and resolve, that my “Yes” to You may be total and unconditional. May I hold nothing back, make no excuses, and follow You all the way to the Cross. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

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Joe examines the evidence for the Sign of the Cross as an ancient Christian practice. Transcript: Joe: Welcome back to Shameless Popery. I’m Joe Heschmeyer, and why do Catholics make the sign of the cross? If you’re not Catholic, should you be making the sign of the cross yourself? And broadly speaking, Protestants fall into three groups on this question. Those who use the sign of the cross, those who think it’s harmless, and those who think it’s actually dangerous. In the first group, you’re gonna get Lutherans and Anglicans who often make the sign of the cross i...

Dada was a high Persian official serving in the court of King Shapur II, and secretly a Christian. When he was appointed governor of a province some way from the court, Dada began to worship and proclaim Christ openly. This came to the attention of the King, who sent one of his sons, Gubarlahas, to try and execute him. Dada was condemned and condemned to be thrown into a fiery furnace. But when Dada made the sign of the Cross, the fire went out, amazing the Prince and eventually leading him to convert to Christ.   The outraged King had his son thrown in prison and put to torture. Gubarlahas endured days of hideous torture without complaint and, though he had been subjected to horrible mutilations, emerged from his cell unscathed. This wonder led others, including two more of the King's own children or kin, to embrace Christ. Kazoy, the King's daughter, was allowed to enter into rest as soon as her tortures began. Gubarlahas was miraculously baptised in the midst of further tortures: A voice from on high pronounced the words of baptism, and a shower of water and oil fell on the Martyr. Not long afterward, he perished, along with Dada and Kasdios, one of Gubarlahas' kinsmen who had been convinced of the Truth by the miracles he had seen.

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We break London down into 12 areas so you can choose a neighbourhood that matches your plans, your budget and the kind of trip you want. Doug and I share which area suits each of us, the pros and cons of each one, and three things to check on a hotel listing before you book.In this episode:- Covent Garden, Charing Cross and Trafalgar Square: a top pick for first-time visitors who want theatres, restaurants and sights within walking distance- Tower Bridge and the City of London: beside the river, steeped in history and much quieter once the office workers go home- South Bank, Bankside, Southwark and Waterloo: riverside walks, the Christmas market and easy day trips from Waterloo station- South Kensington, Knightsbridge, Belgravia and Chelsea: free museums, great for families and close to Hyde Park, with prices to match- Greenwich: a village feel, maritime history and an easy trip back by DLR, train or Uber Boat- Shoreditch and Spitalfields: markets, street art, some of the best food in London and late nights- Camden and King's Cross: three train stations, the Eurostar and a wide range of accommodation- Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia: a calmer central stay near the British Museum, and what to check in townhouse hotels- Mayfair, Marylebone and Oxford Street: special occasions, shopping and Chiltern line trains, and why I would not stay on Oxford Street itself- Westminster and St James's: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and St James's Park on the doorstep- Soho: for theatre lovers who want to walk back after the show, with noise to consider- Notting Hill and Little Venice: pretty streets, photos and the canal, a little removed from the main sights- Three checks before you book: a lift, air conditioning in summer, and room and bed sizeYou'll find our full guide to all 12 areas, with hotel picks at three budgets and a map, at londontravelplanning.com. Everything is linked in the show notes at https://uktravelplanning.com/episode-220/, along with Episode 68 on how to choose your area and our Ultimate London Travel Planning Map.If you have a question, leave us a voice message on SpeakPipe.If you know someone planning a trip to London, please share this episode with them, and leave a review in your podcast app to help other travellers find the show. We also write a free weekly newsletter, The Great British Trip, every Saturday morning. Planning your UK or Ireland trip?Rabbie's small-group tours are a brilliant way to see more without the hassle of driving or planning it all yourself. With departures including Edinburgh, London and Dublin, it's easy to add a multi-day adventure to your itinerary. See their tours and current offers: Rabbies. com. Use code UKTP10 for 10% off.Support the show