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Welcome to Day 2961 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain and today is Day 2961 – Theology Thursday – “I Decree and Declare”: Why Social Media Proclamations Are Pagan, Not Biblical Christianity Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2961 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2961 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Our current series of Theology Thursday lessons is written by theologian and teacher John Daniels. I have found his lessons short, easy to understand, doctrinally sound, and applicable to all who want to learn more of God's Word. John's lessons are available on his website, theologyinfive.com. Today's episode is: “I Decree and Declare”: Why Social Media Proclamations Are Pagan, Not Biblical Christianity. In the age of social media, it has become increasingly common to see posts framed as exercises of spiritual authority rather than prayer. Statements such as “I proclaim that no one in your family will die in the next fifty years in Jesus' name,” “I decree and declare financial breakthrough within twenty-four hours,” or “If you type ‘Amen,' you will receive an unexpected blessing this week” circulate widely and are often shared without hesitation. These declarations are usually presented as acts of faith, sometimes even as obedience to God. Yet beneath their positive tone lies a worldview that is not merely unbiblical but fundamentally pagan. This is not the prayer life of Scripture. It is speech-magic dressed in Christian language. The issue is not simply modern excess or theological sloppiness. These proclamations revive an ancient belief that spoken words themselves possess creative power and that reality can be shaped through confident speech. Scripture does not merely nuance that idea. It directly contradicts it. Biblical Christianity stands in opposition to the notion that human words can compel outcomes, even when God's name is invoked. The First Segment is: Pagan Speech-Magic and the Illusion of Control. In the ancient world, speech was commonly viewed as a mechanism of power. Incantations, spells, charms, and ritual formulas were believed to manipulate divine forces or alter cosmic order. Whether in Mesopotamian incantation texts, Egyptian magical spells, or Greco-Roman magical papyri, the assumption remained consistent: correct words, properly spoken, could force reality to comply. The gods were treated as reactive, and the universe as programmable, provided the speaker possessed the right knowledge or authority. Scripture rejects this worldview entirely. Yahweh is not manipulated, summoned, or compelled. He does not respond to technique, formula, or volume of confidence. He acts according to His will alone. This is why biblical law and prophetic literature consistently condemn sorcery, divination, enchantment, and magic. These practices are not merely immoral behaviors. They are theological crimes, because they attempt to seize an authority that belongs exclusively to God. The second segment is: Imagers, Not Creators: The Limits of Human Authority. Scripture does teach that humanity was created as God's imagers, appointed to represent His rule within creation. Humans are given real authority, but it is delegated, bounded, and derivative. Imaging God means reflecting His character through obedience, stewardship, and faithfulness. It never means sharing His divine attributes. Even though mankind was created to be His imagers, Scripture is clear that only Yahweh can create something from nothing. That distinction is decisive. Humans act within creation. God alone calls creation into existence. No biblical text ever portrays a human, prophet, apostle, or believer as possessing the power to generate reality through speech. Whenever human authority is exercised in Scripture, it operates only in submission to God's revealed will and never independently of it. The third segment is: Only Yahweh Creates by the Power of His Word. Genesis establishes a boundary that Scripture never relaxes. Creation itself unfolds through divine speech. God speaks, and reality exists. Light appears because God commands it. Order emerges because God wills it. Life forms because God decrees it. No creature assists. No angel participates. No human imitates. Creative speech is presented as a uniquely divine act. Psalm 33 reinforces this truth by declaring that the heavens were made by the word of the Lord and that creation stands because He commanded it. Isaiah goes further, portraying Yahweh as the one who speaks and brings forth what He declares, while explicitly denying that any other being shares that authority. This is not poetic exaggeration. It is theological definition. Creative speech belongs to God alone. It is not shared with humanity, not even with God's imagers. Human words carry weight, influence, and consequence. They shape relationships, convey truth or falsehood, and lead toward wisdom or destruction. They do not possess ontological power. When humans claim that their declarations shape reality itself, they are not exercising biblical faith. They are attempting to imitate a divine prerogative. That impulse is not Christian. It is pagan at its core. The Fourth Segment is: New Thought as a Modern Carrier of an Ancient Pagan Idea. The nineteenth-century New Thought movement did not invent manifestation theology. It stripped ancient speech-magic of ritual language and repackaged it in psychological terms. Instead of spells, it spoke of affirmations. Instead of gods, it spoke of “the universe.” Instead of ritual authority, it emphasized belief and mental alignment. When this system entered Christian spaces, it adopted Christian vocabulary while preserving pagan assumptions. Declarations replaced prayers. Confidence replaced submission. Speech replaced petition. Phrases such as “name it and claim it” or “speak it into existence” assume that human words activate creative power. That assumption directly contradicts the biblical teaching that only Yahweh creates by command. This is not a Christian overstatement. It is a foreign worldview smuggled into the Church under familiar language. The Fifth Segment is: Scripture Forbids Declaring the Future Apart From God's Will. James 4 directly confronts the presumption behind these proclamation practices. James rebukes believers who speak confidently about tomorrow as though it belongs to them. The issue is not planning or hope. It is authority. Scripture teaches that the future does not respond to speech. It unfolds according to God's will. Biblical faith does not declare outcomes. It confesses dependence. Pagan systems attempt to control the future through words. Biblical faith entrusts the future to God. The distinction could not be sharper. The sixth segment is: False Assurances Have Always Marked False Prophets. Jeremiah 23 condemns prophets who proclaim peace, safety, and prosperity when God has not spoken. Their sin is not optimism. It is authority theft. They speak from their own imagination while claiming divine endorsement. Modern social media proclamations follow the same pattern. Promises of health, wealth, and protection are declared without covenant context, repentance, or obedience. The medium is modern. The offense is ancient. Speaking future outcomes in God's name without His command is not faith. It is false prophecy. The Seventh Segment is: Words Carry Moral Weight, Not Creative Power. Proverbs 18 verse twenty-one does not teach that words create reality. It teaches that words shape consequences. Speech can heal or destroy, encourage wisdom or cultivate ruin. Scripture never teaches that human words override divine will. If they did, suffering would disappear wherever believers spoke boldly enough. Yet Christ promised tribulation, not immunity. The apostles suffered not because they lacked faith, but because God's purposes extended beyond immediate comfort. The eighth segment it: Biblical Prayer Rejects Pagan Control. The prayer of Jesus in Gethsemane dismantles speech-magic completely. Jesus does not decree escape or declare deliverance. He asks, and He submits. If the incarnate Son does not use prayer as a mechanism for control, then any theology that teaches believers to do so is fundamentally unchristian. Prayer is not command. It is submission. The ninth segment is: The Spiritual Danger of Paganized Christianity. Manifestation-style proclamations are dangerous precisely because they appear spiritual while reshaping faith into technique. They train believers to expect control rather than trust, success rather than endurance, outcomes rather than...
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Some of Trump's advisers are pushing him to intervene in federal elections. According to The Atlantic, Peter Ticktin, a longtime Trump associate wants him to consider extraordinary measures before the midterm elections.How much influence Ticktin has remain s to be seen ? We have seen Trump's repeated calls for greater federal control over elections, election-fraud conspiracies and voter restrictions. Now, comes this rhetoric about martial law that could create chaos and shape the political landscape heading into November. We'll talk about this and more with political analysts Michael Shure and Mo Kelly during This Week in Politics. Then it's Friday levity with Friday Fabulous Florida and the Culture Blaster, Michael Snyder.
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Trump May Declare Martial Law Ahead Of Midterms According To Close Advisors! Tune In For LIVE Coverage Of Chinese Dictator's Arrival In DC! Plus, Nick Fuentes, Ashton Forbes, Richard Baris, Dark Journalist & More Join Alex Jones To Break Huge News
Carton and Big Mac discuss the New York Giants' bleak outlook following Jaxson Dart's injury and the transition to Jameis Winston as the starting quarterback. They also analyze the team's defensive struggles, upcoming coin-toss games, and the potential impact of losing key players like Andrew Thomas and Brian Burns. (00:01:00) New Producer and LA Trip (00:04:16) Jameis Winston Takes Over (00:07:41) Giants Irrelevance and Draft (00:13:12) Yankees and Giants Comparison (00:18:19) Injury Updates and Outlook
Psalm XIX (The Heavens Declare the Glory of God) Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) - Robert Griffith, organ by First Community Church
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God boldly declares a day of rest for you. Are we still obligated to it? Why might we still be needing this day of rest?Because the design of God has not changed.Because the need of man has not changed.Because our obligation to respond to the interventions of God by worship has not changedBecause resting from worldly work opens opportunities for spiritual workBecause it is a shadow of things to come. We shouldn't be ignoring such breadcrumbs, as they point to God Himself.Do some work and subscribe and share.https://youtu.be/K8kUS02q3qY
This fall students at Northwestern can declare a major in A.I., while UIC offers Artificial Intelligence as a concentration.In the Loop learns more about what it means to pursue this course of study, particularly as A.I. leaders are urging government oversight and caution. GUESTS: Samir Khuller, chair of computer science at Northwestern Engineering Michael Bennett, associate vice chancellor for data science and AI strategy at UICFor a full archive of In the Loop interviews, head over to wbez.org/intheloop.
"I swear upon the altar of God eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man."—Trenchant words of the declarative oath of Thomas Jefferson. You have heard it a hundred times before on podcasts; it gets repeated endlessly across the pro-freedom dissident sphere online.But cowardice remains one of the most powerful forces in human history, and too many of the political influencers you follow and support are ultimately flaccid in the real fight for human freedom.Why? Because the pen is mightier than the sword, BUT the penis is mightier than the podcast...01:57 The Underestimated Power of Courage and Truth02:56 The Limitations of Words in the Fight Against Tyranny04:50 The Globalist Strategy: Genetic and Cultural Warfare09:10 The Importance of Genetics and Heritage in Freedom11:08 The Role of Family and Children in Long-Term Resistance16:59 The Limitations of Online Content and the Need for Action21:03 Conclusion: Embodying Virtue and Fighting for FreedomFor everything mentioned here, read: The Penis is Mightier than the Podcast
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Three minutes to declare out loud what God already said about you, before the world had a word to say.This is Declare It Out Loud, a short spoken declaration set to music that you can play on the days the lies get loud.Somewhere along the way you forgot the truth and agreed with a lie. Somebody spoke it over you, or you took a mistake and made it your whole identity, and you started covering your light. Living your life as if everything is dark, while all along you were holding the Light.In this one I bring you back to what God said about you long before anyone else had an opinion. Then we say it out loud together. Not because the words are magic, but because your word is how you come into agreement with truth.
Powerful scriptures for peace of mind can help you fight fear, anxiety, worry, depression, and mental torment with the truth of God's Word. Listen repeatedly and allow these biblical declarations to renew your mind, strengthen your faith, and lead you toward freedom. Mind Battles - Root Out Mental Triggers and Release Peace available at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ or Amazon https://a.co/d/18blHkV Register for our upcoming 6th Annual Deliverance Conference SHIFT in October 2026 https://www.kadvancement.org/SHIFT-2026-In-Person-Conference-Landing-Page Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order anointing oil by Kathy on Amazon look for her brand here https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/ Training, Mentorship and Deliverance! Personal coaching, deliverance, e-courses, training for ministry, and mentorships! https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/training/# Are you struggling with tormenting thoughts, stress, anxiety, fear, worry, or depression? You don't have to surrender your mind to the battle. In this powerful time of prayer and Scripture declaration, Kathy DeGraw speaks God's Word over your mind to help you receive peace, renew your thinking, and stand against the enemy's attacks. Declare these scriptures with Kathy and remind yourself that you have the mind of Christ, no weapon formed against you will prosper, and God has not given you a spirit of fear but of power, love, and a sound mind. As you take every thought captive and submit it to Christ, allow the truth of Scripture to replace fear, torment, and anxiety. Play these Bible verses for peace throughout your home, listen to them repeatedly, and speak them aloud as part of renewing your mind. God's Word brings truth into the places where mind battles have tried to establish fear and bondage. Kathy's book Mind Battles is a practical deliverance guide filled with prayers, exercises, and activations designed to help you pursue freedom from mental torment, anxiety, worry, fear, and destructive thought patterns. #MindBattles #PeaceOfMind #FreedomFromFear #RenewYourMind #ChristianDeliverance **Connect with Us** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/ Podcast - Subscribe to our YouTube channel and listen to Kathy's Podcast called Prophetic Spiritual Warfare, or on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu or Apple podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prophetic-spiritual-warfare/id1474710499 **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on The Power of your Words at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download/ - Receive a free prayer pdf on Anointing Oil at https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/anointingoil/ - Kathy's training, mentoring and e-courses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://training.kathydegrawministries.org/ - Healed At Last ~ Overcome Sickness and Receive your Physical Healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/ - Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/ -Kathy has several books available on Amazon or kathydegrawministries.org **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others! - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/ - CashApp $KathyDeGrawMinistry - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468
Adam Crowley and Dorin Dickerson wonder if Western Michigan and every other team in the MAC should acknowledge them as the winner in the game from over the weekend against Michigan after its controversial ending.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy ends in a mistrial. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.
Apparently 200 Chinese bot accounts are enough to explain away Americans' concerns about AI data centers, so naturally the next logical step is World War III. I joined The Alan Nathan Show to break down the hysteria over foreign bot farms, the bizarre double standard over when online propaganda suddenly becomes an “act of war,” and why legitimate concerns about AI data centers don't magically disappear because China tried to amplify them. We also get into government-run influence operations, the strange political coalitions forming around AI, Big Tech's rush to build massive data centers, rising pressure on the power grid, and why I built Pickax around verified human engagement instead of bot farms, algorithmic manipulation and artificial outrage. Because apparently wanting social media populated by actual human beings is now the radical position.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-jeff-dornik-show--4788100/support.Follow The Jeff Dornik Show on Apple Podcasts and leave a 5-star review. That's how we reach more people and bypass Big Tech suppression.Watch LIVE daily at 7pm ET on Rumble and subscribe so you never miss a show:https://rumble.com/c/jeffdornikBig Tech is silencing truth while harvesting your data to feed the machine. That's why I built Pickax, a free speech platform where creators own their content and your voice isn't controlled. Join now:https://pickax.com/?referralCode=y7wxvwq&refSource=copy
Verse-by-verse through the book of Psalms!
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Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. — Psalm 96:3 Have you ever experienced a genuine echo? Maybe you shouted “Hello!” into a wide empty space and then heard your own voice return: “Hello! Hello! Hello!” I remember being about seven years old and calling out across a misty lake—and then, with a sense of wonder, hearing my voice come drifting back to me.This month let's explore something that is similar to an echo. Our theme this month is “Resonance,” and the concept of resonance is close to my heart and my work. The agency I serve is called Resonate Global Mission, and this organization focuses on living out and sharing the good news of Jesus so that it resonates, going out in every direction like an expanding, amplifying sound.Resonance is like an echo, yet deeper and more powerful. When we think about resonance in our spiritual lives, it can open us to the wonder of God's voice speaking through his Word, his Spirit, and his world—reverberating within our lives and all around us.The ringing of a bell or a chime provides another way to experience resonance. As you engage in these devotions, I encourage you to find a small chime (or search “chime sound” on your phone) and play it after each day's reflection.God is here with us! God speaks his good news and shares his love with us! May our voices echo back with joy and praise for all the great things God has done! Lord, thank you for your marvelous deeds and the way your love resonates around us. What a privilege to echo back our songs of praise! In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
“If the government fails to protect the people of Gomoa New Winneba Township, we will declare the government an enemy of Gomoa.” - Kwame A-Plus breaks silence on the attacks in New Winneba Township
Discover the power of your words and learn how to speak life, faith, blessings, and God's Word over yourself and your family. FREE DOWNLOAD: https://www.terri.com/psalm91/REGISTER FOR THE FREE FAITH BUILDING EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 17TH: https://www.terri.com/faithGIVE today: https://www.terri.com/single-donation/?form=FUNFNTXHRWPTHANK YOU to our Partners—you make this ministry possible!PARTNER with Terri to make a difference: https://www.terri.com/partnershipYou may not think you make declarations, but every day, you're speaking words over your life, your family, your home, and your future. The question is: Are you speaking words of faith, or are you unintentionally agreeing with fear, doubt, and negativity?In her Christian motivation podcast, Terri Savelle Foy teaches you how to use the power of your words intentionally, speak God's Word over your life, and make faith-filled declarations that align with what God says about you.Your words can influence your thoughts, shape your expectations, and change the way you approach your day. When you learn to speak life instead of defeat, you can begin changing the way you think, believe, and respond.In this Christian podcast, you'll learn:*How to make faith-filled declarations over your life*How to overcome negative thinking and negative self-talk*How to speak words of faith instead of fear and doubt*How to use Scripture and God's Word to strengthen your faithIf you're ready to stop speaking from fear and start speaking faith, life, blessings, and God's promises over yourself and the people you love, this podcast is for you.SAY HELLO!Website → https://www.terri.comInstagram → / terrisavellefoy Tik Tok → / terrisavellefoy Pinterest → / terrisavellefoy Support the show
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The Justice Yashwant Varma case has renewed calls for greater transparency in the judiciary, including demands for mandatory public disclosure of judges' assets. However, does knowing a judge's wealth upon entering office actually reveal anything about their integrity? The video explores alternatives such as monitoring financial flows, identifying conflicts of interest and creating independent oversight mechanisms while protecting judicial independence and privacy.
Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. In today's episode: Follow Up on the Wild Horses/Slaughter Pipeline Story (Original Story in 8/24/26 Episode) (0:38) Supreme Court Rules on Mail-In Ballots (6:55) Meta Settles. Here's Where the Money Will Go. (~23:54) Why the Education Department Is Challenging ABA Accreditation (~33:56) Trump Signs Executive Order Renaming Lake Ontario (~40:46) California's AB 2624 ("Stop Nick Shirley Act") Explained (~45:19) Quick Hitters (~53:14) Rumor Has It: Is Trump Setting the Stage to Declare a National Emergency Ahead of the Midterms? (~58:19) Critical Thinking Segment (~1:06:47) Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
God’s “promises” are a powerful weapon for you during challenging times. Join Shug Bury for a dynamic conversation with Diane Canada of Lady Up America as they dive into how to wield this powerful weapon so you will RISE UP victorious against the enemy who is after you and your kids! MEMORIZE, DECLARE, DEFEND! To learn more about our show, go to him4her.org. To watch our shows, go to our Women's Hot Topics with Shug Bury YouTube channel. For more information on Diane Canada, go to ladyupamerica.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Isaiah 43:18-19 NIVForget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.This passage from the prophet Isaiah, offering God's words to the people of Israel, is both beautiful and poetic. As followers of Christ, we can apply these promises to our own lives because God has opened every door and provided every gift He holds in His storehouse for us through Jesus.God has created for us a way out of the past and into the realm of the new He has made. He wants us to see, understand, and embrace all He has for us. In what was once a wilderness, He makes a way and what once was a wasteland, He creates a stream. That, my friends, opens up the doors for us to not only set new and exciting goals for our lives, but actually see them come true.Listen to The Message Bible's version of this passage: “Forget about what's happened; don't keep going over old history. Be alert, be present. I'm about to do something brand-new. It's bursting out! Don't you see it? There it is! I'm making a road through the desert, rivers in the badlands.Declare this with me: I will forget the former things; I will not dwell on the past. I will see the new thing that God is doing! He is making a way in my wilderness and a stream in my wasteland. Let's commit this to prayer: “Father, thank You for the new thing You are doing in my life. I receive it and want to see it happen. Bring Your way, create Your stream, through my life to live as You desire and designed me to live. As above, so below.” - Amen
Is your year-end goal starting to feel a little too far away?Here's the thing most business owners get wrong when September hits: they think a great Q4 is about doing more — more hustle, more new ideas, more drastic moves to close the gap. It's not. A great Q4 isn't built on addition, it's built on elimination — cutting the noise so you can go all-in on what's already working.Spoiler: if you try to burn your business down and rebuild it in four months, you won't hit your goal. You'll just be starting from scratch with none of the momentum you already have.In this episode, I walk you through the exact 5-step planning process I run with my own business every quarter — a mashup of Rachel Hollis's Last 90 Day Challenge and the book The 12 Week Year — so you can head into the last four months of the year focused, clear, and set up to actually hit your goals.In This Episode:Why "doing something drastic" backfires every timeThe corporate story behind this framework, and how it created more transformation in 90 days than the previous 9 monthsStep 1: Define the purpose of each monthStep 2: Set three goals for the last four months (not ten)Step 3: Declare a focus for every team memberStep 4: Compare where your business started January 1st to where it is today — and what to cutStep 5: Ask honestly, can we really do it?Your homework: Before September ends, sit down and write out the purpose of each of your last four months — even a rough first pass gets you ahead of where most business owners are right now.Connect with Melissa:Book a free consultation with Melissa → https://www.melissafranks.comLearn more about On Call COO fractional services → https://www.melissafranks.comWatch the Episodes on YoutubeInstagram: instagram.com/melissa_franks LinkedIn: Melissa Franks
We are still learning the Psalms for kids this week! We will learn: When I make a wrong choice, Jesus Christ can help me change. I will remember the works of the Lord. Repentance is a change of heart. This is a come follow me podcast for kids. This podcast follows the come follow me manual from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.Are you looking for a scripture study church podcast? You are listening to Come Follow Me Kids! A Come Follow Me Podcast For Kids. This is specifically a Primary Podcast or Primary Scripture Study Poscast that studies Come Follow Me. Welcome to Come Follow Me Kids! We are a scripture study podcast that accompanies the Come Follow Me Manual by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. We play games, sing songs, and tell stories to go along with the scriptures. This year we are specifically studying the Old Testament. We sometimes use audio clips from the Friend Magazine and other church sources, however we are not officially sponsored by the church in any way. If your children would like a free baptism shout out or to be guests on this podcast, email us at comefollowmekidspodcast@gmail.com. If you like this podcast, please leave us a review. Thank you!
I Declare - Week 3
This Sunday, we looked at the vision God has given Declaration: to declare + demonstrate the Gospel to Bryan/College Station and beyond. we talked about what it looks like to live as disciples of Jesus-exalting Christ, examining ourselves, edifying the Church, and engaging the culture. As we step into this new semester, we're excited to continue to live out this vision in our city and beyond. Want to watch a version of this message? Check out our live broadcast archive at www.declarationchurch.net/live.
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Declare an overflow in our lives
Today, we're going to look at the moment of truth in Gideon's life:Judges 6:12-16 NLTThe angel of the Lord appeared to him and said, “Mighty hero, the Lord is with you!” “Sir,” Gideon replied, “if the Lord is with us, why has all this happened to us? And where are all the miracles our ancestors told us about? Didn't they say, ‘The Lord brought us up out of Egypt'? But now the Lord has abandoned us and handed us over to the Midianites.” Then the Lord turned to him and said, “Go with the strength you have, and rescue Israel from the Midianites. I am sending you! “But Lord,” Gideon replied, “how can I rescue Israel? My clan is the weakest in the whole tribe of Manasseh, and I am the least in my entire family!” The Lord said to him, “I will be with you.”Gideon had the opposite mindset of David, our Bible story from yesterday. But while two different men had two different perspectives of what they could accomplish, one factor was same: God had called them.Gideon even named himself the least man, in the weakest clan, of all the people. In today's language, he would say: “Lord, I'm the last guy you want to pick for this job.” But the Lord said, “I will be with you.” That truth is exactly what gave David and Gideon the courage and the confidence they needed to face their enemies.Do you feel like David today, ready for your big moment, or more like Gideon, “I'm the last person you want to pick, God.”Listen again to what the Lord said to Gideon this time from the Message Bible: ““God is with you, O mighty warrior!” … “God faced him directly: “Go in this strength that is yours. Save Israel from Midian. Haven't I just sent you?” … God said to him, “I'll be with you. Believe me, you'll defeat Midian as one man.” (Judges 6:12, 14, 16 ).What if God appeared to you right now and called you a hero? How do you know He isn't? Maybe he looks upon you and what you are pushing through right now in your life and sees your courage? Regardless of how you may feel or see your life, this much is true: He is telling you to go at your life with the strength you have because He is with you. And He is most definitely saying today: “I will be with you.”Declare this after me: “Lord, I know You are with me.”Let's pray: “Dear Lord, thank You for examples like David but also those like Gideon, so we can see that the Source of our courage and victories are You. Help me live today knowing, believing, that You are with me. As above, so below.” - Amen
I Declare - Week 2
In this episode of Verdict with Ted Cruz, Senator Ted Cruz and Ben Ferguson discuss challenges to current gender policies in women's sports, reactions to recent WNBA-related controversies, comments from public figures on athletics and gender identity, and the broader political implications surrounding these debates. They also examine remarks from Democratic candidates and progressive political figures on masculinity, football, religion, and cultural issues as campaigns for future elections begin to take shape. The WNBA's policies on gender eligibility are facing new scrutiny after former NBA players announced plans to declare for future WNBA draft eligibility. The debate has reignited broader questions about fairness in women's sports, competitive balance, and how athletic organizations define eligibility standards.At the center of the discussion are public challenges involving professional women's basketball, reactions from athletes and commentators, and growing pressure on sports leagues to clarify their policies. The conversation also expands into larger cultural and political debates about gender, athletics, and public discourse. Topics Covered: Former NBA players Enes Freedom Kanter and Royce White announcing plans to pursue WNBA eligibility Debate over gender eligibility standards in women's professional sports Clay Travis's public challenge involving the WNBA and high school basketball teams Criticism of progressive views on masculinity and football from Democratic candidates Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's positioning ahead of potential future national campaigns Religion, education, and faith-related comments by Democratic Senate candidates The Bottom Line: Senator Ted Cruz argues that current gender-identity policies in sports create conflicts that leagues will eventually be forced to address directly. He and Ben Ferguson also contend that several Democratic candidates are moderating or obscuring past positions as they seek broader electoral support Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and The Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verdictwithtedcruz X: https://x.com/tedcruz X: https://x.com/benfergusonshowYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down a weekend WNBA brawl that's reignited the "what is a woman" debate, plus President Trump's viral social media post contrasting himself with Communist Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed. Bryan covers AOC's rising 2028 presidential odds and her attempt to walk back the party's most radical rhetoric, a leaked Trump administration plan to exclude illegal aliens from the 2030 census, and new data showing a historic gender gap driving young women toward the Democratic Socialists. He also breaks down a mixed July jobs report and why native-born Americans are benefiting most from it. Plus, Bryan covers stalled negotiations with Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz, Russia's scramble to shield its nuclear submarines from Ukrainian drones, a deadly screwworm outbreak spreading to humans in Mexico, a new CIA-backed push to topple Cuba's Communist regime, and a German energy giant abandoning US offshore wind projects for natural gas. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32 Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, WNBA, transgender sports, Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan Senate, AOC, Democratic Socialists, 2030 census, jobs report, Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Ukraine drones, screwworm, Cuba, Marco Rubio, offshore wind
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