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Don't Be Deceived: The Truth About the Last Days

No Compromise Radio “Always biblical, always provocative, always in that order.” Video Episode 55: “Do Not Be Deceived" Hosts: Pastor Mike Abendroth (Pastor & Author) Produced/Edited By: Marrio Escobar (Owner of D2L Productions)    Pastor Mike addresses a range of theological topics, from modern mysticism to historical book reviews. He critiques the rise of biblical numerology and self-appointed apostles through his "Kooks and Barney's Award," specifically refuting the idea that specific times like "5:55" hold prophetic power. Mike recommends Ian Murray’s *The Forgotten Spurgeon* as essential reading for those exploring the doctrines of grace and highlights the translational failures of “The Message” paraphrase . The discussion also clarifies the distinction between Protestant and Roman Catholic views on justification before concluding with a warning against spiritual deception regarding unrepentant lifestyles and the denial of the resurrection.   Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XoMVFP61BU4 

By Gary Petty - Looking at many ways we can be deceived.

When anxious things are happening, it’s easy to feel worried and alarmed. But Jesus teaches his disciples to find hope and comfort in him. Outline The context (vv1-3) Stand Firm (vv4-31) Be Ready (vv32-51)

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In this teaching, Pastor Mike explains Jesus' warning in Matthew 24:24 about false christs and false prophets performing great signs and wonders. What does Jesus mean by “if possible, even the elect”? Pastor Mike walks through key passages including Matthew 24, 2 Thessalonians 2, 1 John 2, and Revelation to explain end-times deception, the Antichrist, and why true believers cannot ultimately be deceived. He also connects these warnings to modern-day false teachers, miracle claims, and social media deception, helping Christians stay biblically discerning while standing firm in truth.Text ASK to 90398 to ask Pastor Mike a Bible Question.Text GOLIVE to 90398 to be notified when ASK Pastor Mike is LIVE.Find more ways to learn your Bible at https://focalpointministries.org/Have a Bible Question? Ask Pastor Mike! https://focalpointministries.org/ask-pm/ To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/865/29

Sermon: Ang Paalala Ni Christ: Don't Be Deceived Series: God's Perfect Servant Speaker: Rev. Michael Cariño Scripture: Mark 13:1-23 Ang pinakamalaking banta sa mga Huling Araw ay panlilinlang. Haharapin natin ang mga huwad na kababalaghan at mga mapanlinlang na impostor, kasabay ng tumitinding pananakot at paghihirap. Ngayong Linggo, hinihikayat tayo ni Reverend Mike Cariño na manatiling matatag at nakaugat kay Kristo habang patuloy na lumalala ang kalagayan ng mundo sa ating paligid. Sa Kanya lamang natin matatagpuan ang tunay na pag-asa at kaligtasan. The greatest threat we face in the End Times is deception—being misled by false wonders and imposters, and dealing with intimidation and intensified tribulation. This Sunday, Reverend Mike Cariño encourages us to stay rooted in Christ as the world around us deteriorates. Our hope and salvation are found solely in Him. Sermon Notes: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vFAxPJH9vEXMvA5H0kxqhDnUzkkok7v5/view?usp=drive_link On our website: https://cbcp.org/blog/2026/03/01/ang-paalala-ni-christ-dont-be-deceived/ Join a Life Group: https://cbcp.org/lifegroups Find an event: https://cbcp.org/events Learn how to give: https://cbcp.org/giving Website: https://cbcp.org Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbcponline YouTube: https://youtube.com/cbcponline Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/cbcponline Instagram: https://instagram.com/cbcponline

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 2 John 7-13 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 1, 2026

Speaker: Minister & Lead Pastor, Jim Samra Passage: 2 John 7-13 This was recorded live in Grand Rapids, MI on March 1, 2026

Bismillah,Dunia Bukan Destinasi Akhir, Jangan Tertipu(The world is not the final destination, do not Be deceived)Ustadz Muhammad Nuzul Dzikri -Hafizhahullah-Video Pendek dari Kajian Serial Ramadhan:“Kebahagiaan itu Berjauhan dari Fitnah”

Feb. 25, 2026 - Don't Be Deceived in the Last DaysPastor Ed Taylor1 John 2:24-29 | Study #162141 JOHN

1 John 2:15-17We live in a world that has lost its way. Many are being deceived. But God has given us His truth; He has shown us how to live.

“Deceived” is a memoir of Detective Mike King's investigation and ultimate take-down of a deviant polygamous cult called the Zion Society. For over a decade, gossip swirled around the secretive group of religious zealots who were buying up homes to take over a developing neighborhood in northern Utah. This true crime story examines the cult's leader, a well-known landscaper in the city who had proclaimed himself to be a prophet of God. But he was no man of God. Leaning on hoaxes & deceptions, these extremists were stockpiling weapons as part of their doomsday beliefs. His polygamist doctrine attracted over a hundred followers who soon accepted his ideologies that led to some of the most repugnant crimes against women and children ever seen in the state. The hidden atrocities of the cult may never have been discovered if not for the courage of one of its members. Thirty years later, victims reconnected with each other and with the lead investigator to address the shortcomings of the criminal justice system regarding child victims. With global experts, the author explores why people join cults, how cult leaders keep them engaged and what it takes to investigate crimes against children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Joshua 9:1 – 10:43 | February 22, 2026 | Hanley Liu

Do not be deceived by trials and temptations by Light House Harlow

“You want to read this book. It is chilling and compelling at the same time.” – Dr. Phil McGraw.“I can think of no more important book at this moment in our history than Profiling Evil: An Investigative Memoir of the Zion Society Cult. Mike King has made a superb and vitally important contribution by exposing the abuse of women and children in that heinous cult. And this still happens far too often in the multitude of harmful groups around the world. If you want to understand coercive influence and control, then read this book.” -Janja Lalich, Ph.D., Professor“This book has it all – intellectually scintillating deep dives into the investigation for the true crime buffs, relatable character portrayals of people who joined the cult looking for love and community, and heartwarming stories of hope and redemption after trauma. Mike is an expert author, having penned several books in his illustrious career, and this latest volume is one you won't be able to put down. It is a book you'll want to tell your friends about; a book that will leave a lasting impression with you long after you've finished it.” Dr. Judy Ho, Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, Author of Stop Self-Sabotage.I've known Mike King for many years, at least long enough to become a close friend. He is an example of what law enforcement is truly about. He was involved in the solution of a great problem that took place in Ogden, Utah many years ago. I won't try to tell you about the book as the story goes far beyond any description. I will say that the book contains intimate details of the solution to one of the most bizarre cases I've ever heard of. As a result of his research and absolute dedication to his profession, Mike has very effectively told this story. As I began to read it, I became aware that my friend is a great storyteller. As you read this book, the scripture to keep in mind is Mark 9:42 which says: “And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea.”-Wilford Brimley, actor (1934-1920)“Deceived” is a memoir of Detective Mike King's investigation and ultimate take-down of a deviant polygamous cult called the Zion Society. For over a decade, gossip swirled around the secretive group of religious zealots who were buying up homes to take over a developing neighborhood in northern Utah. This true crime story examines the cult's leader, a well-known landscaper in the city who had proclaimed himself to be a prophet of God. But he was no man of God. Leaning on hoaxes & deceptions, these extremists were stockpiling weapons as part of their doomsday beliefs. His polygamist doctrine attracted over a hundred followers who soon accepted his ideologies that led to some of the most repugnant crimes against women and children ever seen in the state. The hidden atrocities of the cult may never have been discovered if not for the courage of one of its members. Thirty years later, victims reconnected with each other and with the lead investigator to address the shortcomings of the criminal justice system regarding child victims. With global experts, the author explores why people join cults, how cult leaders keep them engaged and what it takes to investigate crimes against children.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

Bob and Ali interview retired law enforcement investigator and criminal profiler Mike King about his new podcast Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult, releasing as Season 5 of American Nightmares on the Gamut Podcast Network. Mike led the 1991 investigation that brought down the Zion Society — a secretive cult of over 100 members hiding in plain sight in Ogden, Utah, where children were groomed for abuse under the direction of self-proclaimed prophet Arvin Shreeve. With 40+ years in law enforcement, FBI ViCAP advisory board experience, and his book Deceived as the foundation, Mike takes us inside the investigation, the raid, the prosecution, and why survivors reconnected decades later to tell their story. Mike is donating all proceeds from Gardens of Evil to child advocacy charities.Subscribe to Gardens of Evil wherever you listen. New episodes every Tuesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bob and Ali interview retired law enforcement investigator and criminal profiler Mike King about his new podcast Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult, releasing as Season 5 of American Nightmares on the Gamut Podcast Network. Mike led the 1991 investigation that brought down the Zion Society — a secretive cult of over 100 members hiding in plain sight in Ogden, Utah, where children were groomed for abuse under the direction of self-proclaimed prophet Arvin Shreeve. With 40+ years in law enforcement, FBI ViCAP advisory board experience, and his book Deceived as the foundation, Mike takes us inside the investigation, the raid, the prosecution, and why survivors reconnected decades later to tell their story. Mike is donating all proceeds from Gardens of Evil to child advocacy charities.Subscribe to Gardens of Evil wherever you listen. New episodes every Tuesday.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ephesians Series: Ephesians 5:6a-Paul Prohibits Christian Community From Being Deceived By False Doctrine-Lesson # 323

Ephesians Series: Ephesians 5:6a-Paul Prohibits Christian Community From Being Deceived By False Doctrine-Lesson # 323

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Matthew 24:1-14 24 Jesus left the temple and was going away, when his disciples came to point out to him the buildings of the temple.2 But he answered them, “You see all these, do you not? Truly, I say to you, there will not be left here one stone upon another that will not be thrown down.”Signs of the End of the Age3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?”4 And Jesus answered them, “See that no one leads you astray.5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,' and they will lead many astray.6 And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not alarmed, for this must take place, but the end is not yet.7 For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom, and there will be famines and earthquakes in various places.8 All these are but the beginning of the birth pains.9 “Then they will deliver you up to tribulation and put you to death, and you will be hated by all nations for my name's sake.10 And then many will fall away[a] and betray one another and hate one another.11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.12 And because lawlessness will be increased, the love of many will grow cold.13 But the one who endures to the end will be saved.14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Introduction: Why This Passage Matters TodayHistorical Background (Matthew 24:1–3)The First and Greatest Warning: Do Not Be Deceived (Matthew 24:4–5)Wars and Rumors of Wars: Do Not Be Alarmed (Matthew 24:6–7)Famines and Earthquakes: The Meaning of Birth Pains (Matthew 24:7–8)Pressure on Believers (Matthew 24:9–10)Gospel Advance in the Midst of Chaos (Matthew 24:14)  Endurance, Not Panic (Matthew 24:13) Application: How Jesus Calls Us to Live  Conclusion

Stepfanie is best known for her lead role as the tough-minded detective Sgt. Dee Dee McCall on the NBC police drama series Hunter. Her professional acting career started in the late 1970s, while she was still in school. She guest-starred in several television shows, such as Starsky & Hutch, Dynasty, Bosom Buddies, and Knots Landing. After her departure from Hunter, she continued her work as an actress appearing in several TV shows and movies. Her most notable movie projects include Coins in the Fountain (1990), Twin Sisters (1992), Beyond Suspicion (1994), Deceived by Trust (1995), Abducted: A Fathers Love (1996), Thrill (1996), and The Dogwalker (1999). She also reprised her role as Dee Dee McCall in the two Hunter television movies. In 2015 Kramer was invited to the 55th Monte-Carlo Television festival where she was honored as an "Icon of Television". She returned to the 56th Festival in 2016 as a member of the Fiction Jury of the Festival. In 2025 she was invited to the 35th Shanghai Television Festival where she was honored for her work in Hunter, which was one of the most successful and popular television shows in China.

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Send a textIn Joshua 9, Israel wins battles on the battlefield but stumbles in the conference room. The Gibeonites don't defeat Israel with swords or strength, but with worn clothes, stale bread, and a convincing story. And the most dangerous line in the chapter may be this: “They did not ask counsel from the Lord.”In this episode of The Pursuit of Manliness, we wrestle with why deception so often works on us as men. Why do we trust appearances, rush decisions, and rely on our own judgment—especially after seasons of victory? Joshua 9 exposes how spiritual confidence can quietly turn into self-reliance, and how failing to slow down and seek the Lord can lead to long-term consequences.This episode challenges men to examine where they may be operating on assumption instead of prayer, instinct instead of obedience, and confidence instead of humility. True strength isn't found in quick decisions—it's found in dependence on the Lord who sees what we cannot.Learn more about The Pursuit of Manliness: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/ Subscribe to Recalibrate, the daily podcast from The Pursuit of Manliness: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/recalibrate/id1797551549Join The Herd:  https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/join-the-herd Build your own local Tribe with Tribe Builder: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/tribe-builderRegister for our 2026 Fall Men's Retreat: https://www.thepursuitofmanliness.com/gear/p/2026-mens-retreatSupport the show

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Holding Out HELP Gala: https://holdingouthelp.networkforgood.com/events/95798-2026-igniting-hope-galaCheck out Gardens of Evil: Inside the Zion Society Cult, premiering February 3. Based on Mike King's book, Deceived, a story of coercive control, abuse, and cult influence. Proceeds support children's advocacy and criminal justice scholarships.Find it here or on your preferred platform: https://go.gamutpodcasts.com/americannightmareseriesIn the Season 20 Tell-All Finale of Sister Wives, we take a step back and reflect on the past, the beliefs that shaped the family, and how everything has led to this moment. This episode revisits the foundations of plural marriage, the idea of “enduring to the end,” and the paths that brought the Browns together in the first place.With apologies seemingly off the table and everyone saying they're ready to move on, this finale feels like a closing chapter. We break down what was revealed, what was left unsaid, and why Season 20 feels less like a pause—and more like an ending.What do you think… is there really more story left to tell, or did this finale quietly wrap it all up?If you or someone you love has left polygamy and needs assistance, please reach out to "Holding Out HELP" at 801-548-3492 or visit their website at www.holdingouthelp.orgAt Growing Up In Polygamy our mission is to "Create compassion for communities that have been misunderstood, marginalized and/or abused by their leaders, and to empower those who have left by giving them a platform to share their stories with the world."If you would like to DONATE to this cause you can do so here: https://donorbox.org/growing-up-in-polygamyInsta: @growingupinpolygamyNew website is now up! www.growingupinpolygamy.comTheme Song created by @artcowles Please feel free to reach out to us!growingupinpolygamy@gmail.com

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If you mess with spirits, it invites them to mess with you! It's a fact! No matter what you say or do, you can't control a spirit and when you open the door to them, they will come in, and you can't stop them! You seeking them out to communicate with them is their invitation to come in.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relationships-and-relatable-life-chronicles--4126439/support.

Matthew 24:1-14

Stop blaming the devil for everything! Take accountability and responsibility for your own actions. The devil has the power you give him just like anyone or anything else.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/relationships-and-relatable-life-chronicles--4126439/support.

Paulgives us a sober warning in Ephesians 5:6: “Let no one deceive you withempty words.” That tells us two things right away. First, deception isreal—even among believers in the church at Ephesus. And second, deception oftencomes wrapped in words that sound appealing, reasonable, or comforting, but areultimately empty—void of truth, power, and life. The enemy has always workedthis way. From the very beginning, Satan has used empty words to deceive God'speople.Thinkback to Genesis 3. Satan did not come to Eve with obvious lies or threats. Hecame with words that sounded harmless, even enlightened. He said, “You willnot surely die… you will be like God.” Those were empty words. They werelies without substance, promises without truth. Eve believed them, and theresult was sin, separation, and death entering the world. Paul is warning usthat the same tactic is still at work today. Empty words promise freedom butlead to bondage. They promise pleasure but deliver destruction. They promiselife, but they produce death.Thatis why Paul says, “Let no one deceive you.” This is a call fordiscernment. It is a call to measure every message—whether it comes from theworld, culture, false teachers, or even our own hearts—against the truth ofGod's Word. The book of Proverbs gives us many warnings about deceptive words. Proverbs14:12 says, “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end isthe way of death.” That verse perfectly captures the danger of empty words.They seem right. They feel right. They appeal to our desires. But they lead usaway from God.Anotherpowerful warning is found in Proverbs 7, where Solomon describes a manseduced by flattering speech. Proverbs 7:21 says, “With her enticingspeech she caused him to yield, with her flattering lips she seduced him.”Words were the weapon. The result was ruin. King David also fell victim todeception—this time not from Satan directly, but from his own uncheckeddesires. When David saw Bathsheba, he allowed himself to believe empty words inhis heart: “I deserve this.” “I can get away with this.” “This won't costme.” Those lies led to adultery, deceit, and murder. The pleasure wasbrief, but the consequences were long-lasting. Sin always overpromises andunderdelivers.Thatis why the writer of Hebrews tells us about Moses in Hebrews 11:24–26. Mosesfaced the same temptation—the allure of empty promises. Egypt offered pleasure,power, and prestige. But Hebrews says Moses “chose rather to sufferaffliction with the people of God than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for aseason.” Why? Because Moses saw through the emptiness. He understood thatsin's pleasures are temporary, but God's reward is eternal.Emptywords always minimize sin and ignore judgment. That's exactly what Paulconnects in Ephesians 5:6: “For because of these things the wrath of Godcomes upon the sons of disobedience.” The world says, “God doesn't care.”“God won't judge.” “Everyone lives this way.” Those are empty words. God's Wordsays otherwise. Jesus warned about this as well. In Matthew 7:15, He said, “Bewareof false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they areravenous wolves.” Their danger is not obvious because their words soundspiritual, compassionate, and inclusive—but they lack truth.Paullater warned Timothy in 2 Timothy 4:3–4 that people would gather teachers whotell them what they want to hear, turning away from the truth. That isdeception fueled by empty words. So how do we guard ourselves? First, we staygrounded in God's Word. Truth exposes emptiness. Jesus said, “You shall knowthe truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Second, we walk in thelight, as Paul has already taught us earlier in Ephesians 5. Light reveals whatdarkness tries to hide. Third, we listen to the Holy Spirit, who guides us intoall truth and convicts us when something is not right.

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Imagine realizing the person you trusted was intentionally deceiving you the entire time. This episode pulls back the curtain on how con artists operate and the psychological devastation left in their wake. You'll learn how deception works, why even smart, capable people fall victim, and the lasting emotions from stress and anger to deep regret. Most importantly, you'll learn how to increase your awareness, find the right professional support, and begin to move on safely. It's a heavy but important conversation that may help you recognize danger before it's too late. In this episode of Love, Happiness and Success, I'm joined by Johnathan Walton, an Emmy-winning former TV reporter and current reality TV producer, who became a leading voice on the psychology of the con artist after surviving a deeply destabilizing betrayal himself. He's also the host, writer, and executive producer of the hit podcast Queen of the Con, and the author of Anatomy of a Con Artist. Together, we talk about how con artists manipulate emotions (not intelligence), why “I'm just trying to help” can be an early warning sign, and what happens to your brain and body when the relationship you thought was real turns out to be built on lies. We also get practical: the red flags that show up across scams, romance cons, and long-game manipulation, plus steps you can take to protect yourself—and what to do if you realize you've already been pulled in. A gentle note: This conversation includes explicit language and frank discussion of trauma responses, including intrusive revenge fantasies. Please take care of yourself while listening, and skip this one if you're not in the right headspace today. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 The Moment You Realize Someone Isn't Who They Say They Are 01:05 Con Artists, Betrayal Trauma, and Why This Conversation Matters 02:05 Trigger Warning and How To Listen Safely 07:04 Johnathan's Story: The “Irish Heiress” Con Artist Case 11:20 How a Con Artist Hooks You Through Emotional Manipulation 30:33 The Red Flags of a Con Artist and How Patterns Form 41:27 The Trauma Aftermath: Shame, Rage, and Losing Trust in Yourself 46:38 Protecting Yourself After a Con Artist Betrayal 52:35 Dr. Lisa's Guidance on Betrayal Trauma Support If you're listening and realizing this episode connects to your own life, whether through a relationship, a financial loss, or the unsettling sense that something once trusted wasn't real, I want you to have support, not just information. As a gift, I'd like to invite you to schedule a free consultation with my team at Growing Self. You'll answer three quick questions, and we'll help you book a private, secure consultation with the right counselor or coach for what you're navigating right now. This is a thoughtful, low-pressure way to get clarity, feel supported, and take a steady next step forward. You don't have to navigate this alone. xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self

Why do so many white evangelicals still support Donald Trump—even after all the lies, cruelty, and corruption? It's not because they've been fooled. It's because they've chosen the lie. In this episode, we hear from Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German pastor and theologian who resisted Hitler and wrote powerfully about the moral danger of what he called folly—a willful, self-protecting ignorance that chooses comfort over truth, and power over integrity. Other call it his Theory of Stupidity.

Revelation 9 ESV 1 And the fifth angel blew his trumpet, and I saw a star fallen from heaven to earth, and he was given the key to the shaft of the bottomless pit. 2 He opened the shaft of the bottomless pit, and from the shaft rose smoke like the smoke of a great furnace, and the sun and the air were darkened with the smoke from the shaft. 3 Then from the smoke came locusts on the earth, and they were given power like the power of scorpions of the earth. 4 They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any green plant or any tree, but only those people who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. 5 They were allowed to torment them for five months, but not to kill them, and their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it stings someone. 6 And in those days people will seek death and will not find it. They will long to die, but death will flee from them.7 In appearance the locusts were like horses prepared for battle: on their heads were what looked like crowns of gold; their faces were like human faces, 8 their hair like women's hair, and their teeth like lions' teeth; 9 they had breastplates like breastplates of iron, and the noise of their wings was like the noise of many chariots with horses rushing into battle. 10 They have tails and stings like scorpions, and their power to hurt people for five months is in their tails. 11 They have as king over them the angel of the bottomless pit. His name in Hebrew is Abaddon, and in Greek he is called Apollyon.12 The first woe has passed; behold, two woes are still to come.13 Then the sixth angel blew his trumpet, and I heard a voice from the four horns of the golden altar before God, 14 saying to the sixth angel who had the trumpet, “Release the four angels who are bound at the great river Euphrates.” 15 So the four angels, who had been prepared for the hour, the day, the month, and the year, were released to kill a third of mankind. 16 The number of mounted troops was twice ten thousand times ten thousand; I heard their number. 17 And this is how I saw the horses in my vision and those who rode them: they wore breastplates the color of fire and of sapphire[c] and of sulfur, and the heads of the horses were like lions' heads, and fire and smoke and sulfur came out of their mouths. 18 By these three plagues a third of mankind was killed, by the fire and smoke and sulfur coming out of their mouths. 19 For the power of the horses is in their mouths and in their tails, for their tails are like serpents with heads, and by means of them they wound.20 The rest of mankind, who were not killed by these plagues, did not repent of the works of their hands nor give up worshiping demons and idols of gold and silver and bronze and stone and wood, which cannot see or hear or walk, 21 nor did they repent of their murders or their sorceries or their sexual immorality or their thefts. For more information about Redeemer Church Lubbock visit our website at redeemerlubbock.org.

In week two of our James series, we confront a hard truth: it's possible to hear God's Word and still be completely deceived. James exposes how desire, temptation, and misplaced hope slowly pull us off course and what true, lived-out faith really looks like. This message will challenge how you view trials, money, humility, and obedience in everyday life.

This episode introduces the idea of a “deceived dopamine”—the way human desire, motivation, and pursuit have been chemically and spiritually misdirected. The conversation reframes dopamine not as a mistake or flaw in human design, but as a God-given mechanism that has been hijacked by culture, entertainment, trauma, and counterfeit rewards. From social media and pornography to food, money, and success, dopamine spikes are shown to be the hidden driver behind distraction, addiction, detours, and delayed purpose.Jesus' teachings are presented as a reset and detox—a “red rehab” that recalibrates desire back to its original intention. Commands that often sound extreme or restrictive are reinterpreted as emergency interventions meant to interrupt deeply embedded deception. Through prayer, fasting, and renewing the mind, the episode points toward a restoration where dopamine is no longer driven by artificial highs but redirected toward the will of God. The result is not deprivation, but clarity, freedom, and what the episode calls “divine dopamine”—joy and motivation sourced from alignment rather than addiction. Get full access to REDIN30 at redin30.substack.com/subscribe

It's so important that we, as Christian women, exercise discernment so that we aren't deceived by false teachers or false doctrine. In this episode, we’ll take a look at four deceptive pop false doctrines that evangelical women are being wooed by right now, and how you can avoid being deceived by them.