Podcasts about csn

August 28, 2026

12:21 - Prayer request for inmates. / 22:07 - Is the rapture also the second coming? / 37:17 - Comment on the sinners' prayer. / 43:40 - How can you witness to a Muslim? / 46:40 - Can a believer be left out of the rapture?

8:46 - How can I properly worship Jesus? / 15:30 - Should a church have members or membership programs? / 32:27 - What does it mean to say 'Perfect love casts out all fear'?

5:49 - Is it possible to forgive yourself? / 21:30 - What is your opinion on the shroud of Turin? / 36:57 - What is free masonry, should I be concerned about it? / 46:49 - Was the bronze serpant Moses made an idol?

August 24, 2026

4:24 - Is it better to be polite to God? / 20:43 - If all sins are the same to God, why do we judge differently? / 48:20 - What should we do about the muslim invasion?

3:00 - If I write notes in my Bible, am I adding to the Bible? / 14:14 - Is it wrong to say I don't want to live off machines in my living will? / 25:15 - Comment on older Mormon bibles. / 43:08 - Will we see Satan be physically cast down in Revelation 13? / 48:00 - Why does Genesis 7 bring up specific days?

5:50 - When is the second coming? / 19:00 - Do dogs go to heaven? / 33:47 - Comment on the temple being rebuilt. / 47:30 - Do you have to lay hands on a person to heal them? / 52:49 - Why do we pray to the Father?

5:02 - What can a landlord do in terms of evicting a renter who is in jail? / 8:24 - What is the image of the Antichrist in Revelation, is it a robot? / 22:18 - How can I check if I'm in legal trouble? / 30:20 - What happens when Jesus comes back? / 38:50 - What is the worm in Psalm 22, and how can I sue my union for misusing my dues? / 51:43 - Are property taxes Constitutional?

5:37 - Can a Christian intuit who will get their sins forgiven? / 22:30 - How can I talk to a Catholic friend about purgatory and quoting from the apocrypha? / 38:07 - 1 John 3:6-8, do these verses conflict with themselves? / 46:55 - Is it wrong for a pastor's wife to preach occasionally?

8:13 - Why did Legion want to go into the pigs? / 18:09 - Should we vaccinate our newborn grandson? / 25:47 - What's the timing of Revelation chapters 14 through 16? / 37:13 - Was Satan literally thrown down like lightning?

6:24 - Prayer request for husband after a bad stroke. / 9:00 - How can I learn what is tradition and what is the Bible? / 20:41 - Can a Christian sin while asleep? / 30:58 - Is there a book in the Apocrypha that is not historically accurate? / 39:30 - Was Revelation fulfilled in the holocaust? / 53:41 - Are internet prophets legitimate?

3:51 - Did the Catholics make the sabbath Sunday? / 16:00 - Will we have jobs in Heaven? / 34:00 - Followup on the Sabbath. / 43:00 - Are there level in Heaven that have more or less access to God? / 53:00 - Another followup on the Sabbath.

What if generosity isn't primarily something Christians need to be taught to do, but the natural fruit of becoming more like Christ? In this episode of Stewardship Leader, Leo Sabo welcomes back Jeff Ward, COO of Simple, for a conversation about the connection between discipleship, stewardship, and generosity. Jeff shares how God used lessons from his parents, early marriage, missionary support, and experiences in India to shape his understanding that everything belongs to God and that giving is an opportunity to participate in His work. Together, Leo and Jeff explore the joy of spontaneous generosity, why faithful stewardship sometimes means not giving, how well-intentioned generosity can unintentionally create dependency, and why churches should remove unnecessary barriers when people are prompted to give. Ultimately, the conversation points back to a foundational truth: generosity is not simply a financial behavior. It is an expression of worship and a fruit of a life increasingly surrendered to Christ.Key Takeaways Generosity naturally flows from discipleship because becoming more like Christ means becoming more like the God who gives.God doesn't simply give us gifts; He gives us Himself, making generosity an expression of worship rather than guilt or obligation.A generous heart is often formed through small experiences, faithful examples, and relationships over a lifetime.Giving shouldn't be measured simply by whether the amount increases from year to year; generosity is ultimately about listening and responding to God.Planned giving is important, but leaving room for spontaneous generosity allows us to respond when God presents unexpected opportunities.Everything belongs to God, which means generosity is first a stewardship decision: the steward must listen to the Owner.Sometimes faithful stewardship means not giving, even when a legitimate need exists.Removing unnecessary friction from giving helps people follow through when they feel prompted to be generous.Well-intentioned generosity can sometimes create dependency and prevent others from experiencing the dignity and joy of giving themselves.Churches and ministry leaders should consider whether their generosity is truly helping people grow or unintentionally discouraging local stewardship.Discipling people toward generosity begins by teaching God's ownership, His worthiness, and His generous character.The ultimate goal isn't simply to produce people who give more, but disciples who increasingly surrender everything God has entrusted to them for His glory.ResourcesSimple Website - simpledonation.comConnect with Jeff Ward - jeff@simpledonation.comBecome a CSN member - https://membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/Learn about the Christian Stewardship Network - https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/

8:09 - Luke 10:2, how should we evangelize online? / 31:38 - Should we hail Mary? / 48:42 - Who is the Morning Star? / 53:30 - What commandments did the Catholics remove from Moses' 10?

7:45 - Prayer request for sister's surgery. / 15:16 - 1 Corinthians 11, can you explain the head covering debate? / 40:00 - How should Christians deal with the rise of Islam?

5:51 - Why are people and ministries cruel to people in need? / 16:07 - What should I do with a husband who isn't sure he still wants to be married? / 31:50 - Matthew 7:21-23, what does this mean? / 43:31 - How can I talk to my granddaughter after she's been sucked into anti-semitic propaganda?

6:34 - Comment on crying in heaven. / 24:31 - How do I deal with imperfect leadership and finding a church? / 35:07 - Comment on communion from episode 1565. / 41:15 - Comment on the church and young believers. / 44:40 - My family is divided on predestination, what can I do? / 53:08 - What happens to our memory when we die?

What does discipleship that truly reproduces look like? In this episode, Leo Sabo sits down with Jeff Ward, COO of Simple, to explore the experiences that shaped Jeff's passion for disciple-making—from a life-changing encounter with God on a mission trip to Haiti to years spent training pastors and church planters in India. Together, they discuss why information alone doesn't produce mature disciples, the importance of modeling a life of faith, and how Jesus' example of living alongside His disciples remains the pattern for the church today. Whether you're leading a stewardship ministry, serving as a pastor, or investing in the lives of others, this conversation will challenge you to think beyond teaching and toward a discipleship that reproduces itself from one generation of believers to the next.Key Takeaways Mission trips often transform the person serving as much as those being served.The ultimate purpose of missions is to see God receive worship from every nation, tribe, and tongue.Healthy churches are built through disciples who reproduce, not simply through evangelistic events.Information alone does not produce mature disciples—transformation requires modeling and application.Jesus made disciples by living life alongside people, not just by teaching them.Discipleship happens "as you go," through everyday relationships and ordinary moments.Modeling faith often teaches more than formal instruction.Practical examples of marriage, generosity, humility, and evangelism become powerful discipleship tools.Reproducing disciples intentionally invest in others who will, in turn, disciple others.Faith that is not lived out will not naturally reproduce.Vulnerability and humility create trust and point people toward God's grace.Church leaders should model confession, repentance, and dependence on Christ rather than projecting perfection.Stewardship and generosity are natural outcomes of growing into the likeness of Christ.The goal of discipleship is not simply informed believers but faithful followers who make more disciples.ResourcesSimple Website - simpledonation.comConnect with Jeff Ward - jeff@simpledonation.comStewardology Podcast - https://stewardologypodcast.com/Learn about the Christian Stewardship Network - https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/Become a CSN member - https://membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/

5:51 - Is communion symbolic? / 20:50 - What were the Nephilim? / 33:49 - Comment on the crying statue of Mary. / 40:00 - What is the 7th Day Adventist?

15:40 - Why is Satan loosed after the millenial reign? / 30:19 - Does the raptured church get rewards like we do? / 40:46 - What were the Nephilim?

7:15 - What is Jesus' real name, and does it matter? / 21:48 - What is the difference between the Great White Throne and the Judgement Seat? / 36:06 - What does it look like to do something in Jesus' name? / 53:45 - Is it ok for Christians to participate in a union strike?

6:22 - Prayer request for friend who lost everything in a fire. / 9:53 - What do you think about Bibles on the moon and having communion on the moon? / 16:51 - Did Jesus suffer while He was dead? / 30:39 - A deacon at my church is posting racist content online, and our pastor isn't handling it well. What should we do? / 39:18 - Followup to the racist deacon on the severity of different sins. / 52:19 - Is it wrong to use instruments in church?

6:34 - Are Soul Ties Biblical, and did Eve have relations with Satan? / 21:44 - Comment on Soul Ties and Chuck Missler. / 26:12 - Can you lose your salvation? / 50:44 - Why is the trinity important?

5:46 - Can the Iranian prince ever retake the country? / 24:29 - What are your thoughts on the data centers? / 32:26 - Genesis 1:2, is this the Holy Spirit in this verse? / 39:34 - Why was John Jesus' favorit disciple? / 48:55 - In California, are we at risk of losing our govt based retirement accounts? / 52:06 - Do Angels have rankings, and will we have rankings?

A small-town newspaper headline blamed a school nurse for delaying classes. The real story is much bigger. In this investigative episode of Nurse Converse, nurse journalist Jana Price sits down with Moriah Benjamin, a Pennsylvania LPN who was fired after refusing to work as a school nurse without proper supervision — a violation of her scope of practice under state law. Moriah shares what happened the night she called off, the 95-page school board hearing where she represented herself, the charges that changed between letters, and the closing statement that's now rallying nurses everywhere: "I'd rather lose my job today than my license tomorrow." A must-listen conversation about scope of practice, license protection, school nurse staffing, and what it costs to stand up for what's right.Jump ahead:00:36 – Jana introduces the investigation and guest Moriah Benjamin, an LPN and former school nurse in Millville, Pennsylvania02:15 – How a local newspaper headline sparked a months-long investigation — and why the paper never got Moriah's side05:27 – Moriah walks through April 16th and 17th: the coverage gap, her repeated concerns, and the proper call-off09:05 – Jana reads the original news article and breaks down Pennsylvania's LPN supervision laws and PDE guidance for school nurses13:16 – The "backup" nurse in the neighboring district turns out to be another LPN14:29 – Life as a single mom on $28,000 a year with no benefits — and where her ten absences really came from18:41 – The 95-page school board hearing: Moriah represents herself after a $250 consult was all she could afford23:22 – Approved to work the summer program on April 20th — then served with charges on May 4th25:59 – Testimony changes three times on whether a CSN was ever made available30:58 – The safety math: one CSN, two LPNs, two districts, and up to 1,500 students per nurse38:09 – The charges that changed between May 4th and May 9th — and the objection that got shut down44:03 – "This was retaliatory": why Moriah believes the hearing was never about attendance50:25 – The closing statement: "I would rather lose my job today than my license tomorrow"52:57 – Life after termination, Studio 143 Designs, and the call for accountability in Millville and beyond59:06 – Moriah's message to nurses: stand firm, protect your license, protect your patientsThe investigation this analysis grew out ofSchool Nurse Fired After Refusing Assignment; Investigation Questions Staffing and Scope — Jana Price, Nurse on the RecordSchool Nurse Fired After Refusing Assignment: "I'd Rather Lose My Job Than My License"School Nurse RulesPart 1: School Nurses Must Refuse Unsafe Work. Few States Protect Them When They Do.Part 2: School Nurses Are the Lowest-Paid LPNs in the Country. Here's Why.Part 3: A School Nurse Ratio Can Be a Floor, a Ceiling, or Nothing at All (you are here)More on school nursingSchool Nurse SalarySchool Nurse Burnout and Retention ReportFor more information:Full transcript and videos: Nurse.org/podcastJoin our newsletter: nurse.orgInstagram: @nurse_orgTikTok: @nurse.orgFacebook: @nurse.orgYouTube: Nurse.org 

8:18 - Is it ok to own firearms? / 22:41 - How do I deal with fear around the growth of islam? / 41:30 - Can you explain the lineage of Mary? / 48:24 - What is the significance of the third kingdom of Nebuchadnezzar's statue?

5:11 - Who gets beheaded in Revelation? / 10:45 - Why did God come to kill Moses? / 30:20 - What is the Divine Court and the Heavenly Host? / 36:22 - Numbers 19, has there ever been a red heiffer? / 41:45 - Prayer request for problems at work. / 46:57 - Why do the dead rise first in the rapture? / 54:18 - Is speeding a sin?

2:15 - What should we do with books that are referenced by the Bible but are not in the Bible? / 9:03 - How can you identify a cult? / 14:51 - What's a good Bible for a young boy? / 19:40 - Why does Solomon say that money solves all problems? / 24:50 - Comment on the doctrine of demons. / 34:16 - Why do some versions of the Bible refer to the Philistines as Palestine? / 42:02 - Is there a book that compiles all the prophecies Christ fulfilled?

5:06 - Where does God ask, "What did you do with the life I gave you?" / 10:44 - Will you go to Heaven without good works? / 21:05 - Are altar calls Biblical? / 34:47 - How can I have a conversation with a Calvanist? / 44:59 - How many things are sinful only if your motivation is wrong? / 49:04 - What is the Joy of the Lord that is supposed to be our strength?

6:14 - How should we handle Immigration as Christians? / 15:46 - How can you refile a civil suit? / 21:05 - What is the Council of Trent? / 31:50 - Are Enoch or the Ethiopian Bible legitimate? / 42:35 - What is the Gutenburg Bible? / 49:10 - Did the flood kill all the giants?

8:22 - Prayer request for my ex and our failed relationship. / 25:50 - Are credit cards sinful, since the borrower is slave to the lender? / 50:42 - What should I do about a church teaching a post tribulation rapture?

La final del Mundial entre España y Argentina genera gran expectación, destacando la unidad del equipo español y el orgullo nacional. El gobierno considera extender la vida de la central nuclear de Almaraz hasta 2030, con apoyo del CSN y la UE, pese a la oposición de SUMAR. España registra una inflación interanual del 3,6%, superior a la eurozona, y acuerda con Gibraltar igualar impuestos para evitar contrabando. La competencia por el alquiler de vivienda alcanza un récord, con 143 interesados por piso, evidenciando la escasez de oferta. Bruselas impulsa grandes bancos europeos, eliminando barreras, aunque enfrenta injerencias gubernamentales como la española en fusiones. La inversión en inteligencia artificial se dispara, proyectando un billón de dólares para 2030, lo que reactiva la energía nuclear para la demanda de los centros de datos.

8:03 - Prayer request for healing. / 21:17 - Are near death experiences real? / 39:30 - Testimony on near death experience. / 47:20 - Should I keep a three foot statue of Mary?

4:48 - Do you believe in near death experiences? / 14:20 - How can I avoid temptation when I am very weak? / 33:12 - Are the Jews under punishment for Christ's crucifixion? / 52:50 - John 3:15-16, what does 'Believe' mean here?

5:00 - Thanks for CSN. / 14:04 - My wife has severe mental issues, how can I continue to stay in this marriage lovingly? / 26:18 - Are the people of God the nation of Israel or the tribe of Judah? / 47:02 - Was Cephas apostate, and can you return from that?

Key Takeaways Generosity is ultimately a discipleship issue, not merely a giving issue.Healthy churches intentionally help people take their next spiritual step, including stewardship.Financial generosity is often an indicator of broader spiritual engagement.Churches should celebrate and intentionally disciple first-time givers into consistent generosity.Thanking and encouraging givers at each stage of their journey significantly increases long-term engagement.Churches that outperform others have a year-round stewardship strategy, not just an annual giving emphasis.Weekly giving moments are often more influential than occasional stewardship sermon series.Communication should be tailored to different generations and stages of the giving journey.Churches should cast a vision larger than the budget, inviting people to participate in God's mission.Stewardship ministry should focus on what God wants for people, not what the church wants from people.Effective stewardship combines biblical teaching with practical financial equipping.The senior pastor must actively champion stewardship for it to become part of the church's culture.ResourcesMortarstone Website - mortarstone.comGet the Annual Giving Report - Access HereLearn about the Christian Stewardship Network - https://www.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/Become a CSN member - https://membership.christianstewardshipnetwork.com/

4:32 - Can you explain being 'Born again'? / 15:00 - Can you become so justified that you become sinless? / 46:15 - 1 John 4:3, do Jews carry the spirit of Antichrist? / 49:45 - Are there Old Testament laws we should follow?

2:32 - Testimony for the workplace injury caller from 1548. / 4:55 - John 20, did the Disciples have to wait for pentecost to get the Holy Spirit? / 10:29 - Am I doing something wrong if I don't hear from the Holy Spirit? / 16:37 - Is it wrong to celebrate evil men being killed? / 21:15 - 1 Corinthians 10:13, what does this verse mean? / 33:39 - Is the book of Jasher a good Biblical source? / 40:57 - What's the difference between all the different terms in Psalm 19? / 48:44 - What's the difference between the marriage of the Church and the marriage of the Jews?

2:15 - Prayer request for son following his imprisonment. / 7:11 - Should Trump be trusting Turkey so much? / 23:32 - Comment on Islam. / 38:31 - How does Satan blind people? / 51:35 - Prayer request for a workplace injury.

14:47 - Was man created twice? / 17:54 - Why did Solomon have one of his brothers put to death for asking for a wife? / 25:35 - Can UFOs be fallen angels? / 34:25 - Does God remove pain from a martyr's death? / 40:40 - Revelation 7, why was the tribe of Dan replaced in this list? / 47:56 - Why do we use the King James Bible if James was so evil? / 54:00 - Is all suicide caused by demonic possession?

15:17 - John 14:15, what does it mean to be obedient? / 36:22 - Are Timothy Mutual Funds too volatile? / 40:48 - Prayer request for daughter with tuberculosis. / 45:22 - How do you abide in Christ? / 49:11 - Why did God use mud to heal blindness? And then never again?

7:53 - Should I marry my 'wife' under the law if she would lose necessary benefits? / 16:30 - Prayer request for daughter who's been given 2 years to live. / 21:53 - Should my wife and I fix a technical issue that caused the state to deny our marriage license? / 31:54 - 1 Samuel 19:9, what is the Evil Spirit from the Lord? / 38:29 - How can I advocate for a bill in my state's legislature? / 43:08 - John 5:25-28, does this disprove Calvanism? / 53:47 - Comment on legal marriages.

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4:25 - Why was Pilate shocked at how quickly Christ died? / 12:30 - How can I reconcile with my husband after a bad disagreement? / 19:18 - IF people can keep their sins, did Jesus really die for everyone's sins? / 34:23 - Prayer request for health. / 37:59 - Is Hell empty? / 50:29 - How do we deal with Mormons who claim they are Christians?

3:05 - Can you see God and live? / 11:05 - Did Nehemiah do something wrong by commanding the Israelites to divorce their non-Israelite wives? / 18:20 - Are sabbaticals Biblical? / 24:19 - Should we be trying to cast out demons? / 42:14 - Who were the two men who followed Jesus' whole ministry? / 46:55 - How did the Disciples miss that Jesus was God? / 50:54 - How much time passed between Adam and Eve?

3:12 - Are there female angels? / 8:13 - Can satan create spaceships? / 14:42 - Advice for helping a friend who lost a daughter. / 25:32 - Are there animals in heaven? / 36:44 - Testimony about sister's death. / 42:42 - Do we have to keep the sabbath? / 49:25 - Followup on animals in heaven.

3:48 - Why do more churches preach acceptance of sin? / 12:00 - Romans 8:29, is this Calvanism? / 24:50 - Did Chuck Smith put a date on Christ's return? / 40:15 - Comment on animals in heaven. / 50:47 - Matthew 18:15-17, what does this mean for church discipline?