Podcasts about Devoted

A Fortune 250 company's Salesman of the Year. Devoted husband. Faithful Catholic father and a 17-year addiction no one knew about, including his wife. John Edwards spent nearly two decades living two lives at once. He closed sales by day, chased down his dealer by afternoon, and kept the mask on at home so well that no one knew. It held together right up until the morning he sat in a jail cell on Good Friday with nothing left to control. This is the story of how a man hits the absolute bottom and finds out it was never the end of his story. Today, John Heinen and Devin Schadt sit down with John to talk about what actually drives addiction, why isolation is the devil's first move on a man, and how the wound of "am I enough" sends so many men looking for affirmation in all the wrong places. John Edwards is the founder of Pew Ministries and host of the Just a Guy in the Pew podcast. Get a signed copy of John Edwards' book: https://store.justaguyinthepew.com/collections/frontpage/products/power-made-perfect-finding-true-strength-in-christ-autographed-book Learn more - https://justaguyinthepew.com

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Our text gives us a picture of a church devoted to one another. This is a far cry from a Christianity reduced to private belief, occasional attendance, or individual preference. The early believers did not ask, “How little can I be connected and still be considered Christian?” They expressed, by their actions, “How fully can we share life together now that Christ has made us family?” Yes, our world is different. There are churches on every corner. There are many options. People can leave easily. Preferences can dominate. Commitment can weaken. But the call of Acts 2 remains before us. The church is not merely a place to attend. It is a people to whom we belong. It is a family formed by Christ. It is a body filled by the Spirit. And if we will recover the devotion of Acts 2, perhaps we will also recover the beauty, power, unity, generosity, and witness of these first believers.

Disney has officially abandoned kids and families to chase the almighty dollar of Disney Adults. The obsessed, often drunk, and wildly loyal fans who drop thousands on trips with no children in tow. In this episode, we discuss how Disney is quietly redesigning parks, resorts, rides, and even their movies to cater to grown adults craving nostalgia, booze, and adult-only experiences, while families get pushed aside. You'll be shocked at how far Disney is willing to go to please their highest-spending demographic. 48 Minutes.

Mike Riccardi • Colossians 4:2–4:4 • Sermon Notes (Video)

Mike Riccardi • Colossians 4:2–4:4 • Sermon Notes (Video) • Grace Pulpit

Woodland Campus | Pastor Jonathan continues our series of the summer of outpouring by teaching the importance of being devoted to prayer.

Believers from every background have been brought from death to life through the grace of Jesus Christ and united as one family. Because Christ has broken down the barriers that once divided people, we are called to love one another with genuine devotion, accepting one another, bearing one another's burdens, and building one another up. We're not in a club, we're in a family. As members of God's family, we reflect the love and unity that Christ has shown to us.

A sermon by Thomas Dutton based on Romans 12:10 preached on June 7th as part of our sermon series called "Glorious Weakness: Discovering Our Transformed Life In Christ."

Preacher: Mphele Tau Sermon: A Devoted Life Of Sacrifice Date: 07/06/2026

Romans 12:9–16; Ruth 1:15–22 Access the Sermon Study Guide Here.

This week on Fake the Nation comedian and host Negin Farsad is joined by the co-hosts of the podcast Debt Heads, Jamie Alyson Feldman & Rachel Webster! Together, they look at how the system gets us into debt and why that, frankly, sucks. They also look at the decline of the regional accent - more R's in Bostonian English, less twang in Texas - and the TikTok stars who are using regional accents to attract a following. Plus, CBS's lauded 60 Minutes is gutted, Trump's Freedom 250 concert is getting cancelled and there's pushback to... everything he does. Finally, does Graham Platner's sexting scandal matter? Enjoy!Follow Everyone! Jamie Alyson Feldman - @debtheads realgirlproject@gmail.comRachel Webster - @debtheads https://debtheadspodcast.com/Negin Farsad - @neginfarsad everywhere & don't forget to check her out in Chattanooga on June 24Thanks to P&T Knitwear Studios for hosting our recordingSupport the show on Patreon Rate Fake The Nation 5-stars on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!Follow Negin Farsad on TwitterEmail Negin fakethenationpodcast@gmail.comHost - Negin FarsadProducer - Rob HeathTheme Music - Gaby AlterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Most of us have some version of church we've settled for. Show up. Sit down. Go home. But what if that's nowhere near what the church was actually designed to be?In Acts 2, the earliest followers of Jesus didn't just attend something — they were devoted to something. Devoted to each other. Devoted to prayer, Scripture, meals, and radical generosity. And the result? People noticed. Lives changed. The community grew — not because of a marketing strategy, but because they were genuinely becoming something different together.In this message, we explore what it looks like for a church to live into its full potential — and what's at stake when we settle for less.You'll walk away thinking about:Commitment — Some commitments require a "yes" even when you don't feel like it. What does it look like to be truly devoted to a community, not just a Sunday service?Maturity — Spiritual growth isn't a solo project. You don't become more like Jesus in isolation. Your development is connected to the people around you — and the community you're willing to stay committed to.Calling — Every person in the church is a minister. Every home is a center of ministry. The question isn't whether you have a role to play — it's whether you're playing it.This isn't a guilt trip about church attendance. It's an invitation to something far more meaningful than a weekly hour on Sunday.

In the final message of our series on building healthy relationships, author and pastor David Kim visits and speaks on his book entitled Made to Belong: Five Practices for Cultivating Community in a Distracted World. Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

Acts | Filled and Devoted | Acts 2:42-47In today's sermon, pastor Abie Kulynych continues and finishes chapter with a particular focus on the devotion that was lived, experienced as a result of the indwelling and infilling of the Holy Spirit.

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Prayer is the last thing most people think they're missing. In Acts 2:42, the early church devoted themselves to a handful of practices that formed them from the inside out. Will has been unpacking those practices for weeks, and this Sunday lands on the final one. Not ritual. Not a last resort. The kind of prayer that shakes the ground. What happens when a church actually prays like God is listening?

Tonight, I'm going to tell you a very famous story from Thailand. The story was recommended to me by a fan, and I had never heard of it before. And the second I started looking into it, I knew – that I had to tell this one sitting in front of a campfire. As you listen, you might think you can guess what's going to happen next – but I had never heard anything like this before, and I bet you haven't either.  Be sure to WATCH this episode on my YouTube channel! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clem Burke joined Blondie in 1975. He started writing his memoir 20 years ago and just managed to finish it before he died in 2025, encouraged and assisted by his old friend Kathy Valentine of the Go-Go's, “a chance to reflect on all he'd achieved”. We're thrilled she's joined us here to talk about his dramatic life and ‘The Other Side of the Dream', a conversation stopping off at … … falling for her “teenage crush” when she saw Blondie on TV, the man who wore red shoes at his audition … Clem Burke, eternal fan who idolised the Beatles, Bowie and the Stooges, and the brief moment he became Elvis Ramone ... do bands talk to each other?… Blondie was not a democracy … “in fact bands are an example of how democracy doesn't work” … Clem's powerhouse drumming and showmanship: “you couldn't take your eyes off him” … “the night we met we each had a limo and he introduced me to Andy Warhol” … how it felt to hear Blondie record one of her songs … how their lives connected: “we both achieved a dream and had it taken away from us” … why drummers tend to see groups differently … and life in the Go-Go's - “married to four girls!” Order copies of Clem Burke's ‘The Other Side of the Dream: My Life in And Out of Blondie' here: https://lnk.to/theothersideofthedreamHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode we talk about the League of Legend's comic "The Devoted Shrine Maiden" | All CoR Links | www.podcastcor.com | Music By Slayur | www.linktr.ee/slayur | Story By | Kristina Atanasoski & Kudos Productions 00:00 Intro 03:00 Part 1 06:00 Part 2 12:00 Part 3 15:00 General Discussion

In this episode, Pastor Chan teaches the Biblical imperative and instruction around relational repair and reconciliation. Today's Message Text: Matthew 5:23-24 Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

Pastor digs deeper into being "Devoted."   Acts 2:42 "They DEVOTED themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."   They understood that the message of Jesus and the biblical faith is not an "add on" in our lives. It is the heart and center of our lives and influences how we look at God, others and the world.   God broke in, in person, in the Person of Jesus Christ through His life, death, resurrection and pouring out of the Holy Spirit. And they realized this changes everything. And so they devoted themselves to: The apostles' teachings - We still have those teachings - The New Testament! And it still speaks to us today. It is why we need to be in God's word. Fellowship - with those with whom they had things in common. Believers together, sharing a common faith, caring for each other, a bond, unity through faith, in the family of God.  Breaking of bread - Met together in homes and eat together and shared the "Lord's Supper" together. Prayer - prayerful worship of God. They prayer for God's will, for the world to know God and for all nations to come to God.   When we are changed and live out devotion it changes others.   The result of their devotion was that the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.    God moved mighty. God is moving mightily today.  God desires to move mightily in and through each of us today.     Let's be like those early believers. Let's be devoted and change the world!     Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   View live or on demand: https://www.awakeusnow.com/tuesday-bible-class   For more check out the series, "What's the Answer"  https://www.awakeusnow.com/whats-the-answer   Join us Sundays  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service   Watch via our app. Text HELLO to 888-364-4483 to download our app.

IntroductionThere is a question that lurks underneath in the book of Acts. What happens when Christ is gone? Does he still work on His people, or are we abandoned in this world by a frustrated redeemer? Luke's Gospel lays out the ministry of Christ on this earth. Acts lays out the ministry of Christ after his ascension into heaven. The Spirit has been given to the church, but how do we know that the Spirit really ties us to Christ and works out our redemption in Christ?I. Their ReactionThe crowd's anguish is not performance. These are people who, not long ago, stood in Pilate's courtroom and chanted to crucify Christ. Peter does not let them appeal to peer pressure. They cannot defend themselves by saying they were victims of mob mentality. He addresses them as a group and individually: you all did this. Peter understands this kind of guilt personally. He is the man who looked at Christ when he denied Christ the third time. Peter also knows the awkward breakfast where Christ asks Peter three times if Peter loves him. Peter is not rebuked, but commissioned to care for Christ's people. And that is precisely why Peter is the right man to preach this sermon. The crowd is cut to the heart. This is a stabbing pain. This leads them to ask the question: What shall we do? This is a vulnerable question. On one side, it reflects genuine contrition where they want to make this right. On the other hand, it carries a dangerous temptation: the hope that maybe they can balance the ledger themselves. The reality is, there is no way for them to undo their sin in their own strength. II. Peter's SolutionPeter does not cite Deuteronomy 19 to condemn them. This is a real option. Moses prescribed that false witnesses receive the very punishment they sought for another. These people falsely accused Christ and handed him over to death. They bore false testimony against Christ. Peter could have called for a mass crucifixion. This would be the legal way to make it right. They wanted Christ to die on a cross, and so they could die on the cross. Instead: “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”Repentance here is not simply a change of opinion. It is a reorientation of the whole self. It is adjusting convictions to align with the Lord's purpose. And notice the scope of the promise Peter gives them: "The promise is for you and for your children and for all who are far off." Peter is making a deliberate echo of Genesis 17:7, of the covenant God made with Abraham and his household. The community is set apart by the Spirit, and we would expect the Spirit to be present in the covenant community. The church is a covenant people, structured like a family, with children included in its promises. This is how it has always been since the Lord gave his first promise in Genesis 3:15. Baptism does not save, but it is the designation of a community set apart in Christ. Baptism is the sign of the people who have passed through the sea or the flood. It is the sign that the Spirit dwells in the midst of God's covenant community. III. The Church Continuing: Luke tells us that three thousand are added to the fellowship of believers. This is amazing that this one sermon leads to such a commitment. We learn how this community functions: they devote themselves to the apostles' teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer.The word devoted implies a continual commitment to the Apostles' teaching. They are going to learn more and more about the implications of the Gospel. They hear the Gospel, but they do not definitively know the Gospel. The Gospel is not a one-and-done message. We might be able to say it, but living it out is the Christian struggle. They also devote themselves to the fellowship of believers. The church family is not just casual fellowship. The community is members like two people in a business venture (Luke 5:10). This means bearing one another's burdens, contributing when others have a need, and a true commitment to one another. One is not on the outside looking in. The breaking of bread is communion of the saints. This would include the sacrament of communion, but also the sharing in the fellowship with one another. They share the common commitment to the devotion to the apostles' teaching. The fellowship also continues to pray for one another. This is how the community bears with each other. The community is committed to seeing their fellow sojourner arrive complete in the goal of heaven. ConclusionPeter preaches a sermon that cuts these people to the heart. Peter is a hypocrite who denied Christ three times. However, the Lord still uses him. It is not because Peter is so eloquent, but because the Spirit works through the gospel. The Spirit comes to dwell within his people. We know that Christ has not left us, and he continues to work on us. We raise our families in the Lord. We sit under apostolic preaching that we will never exhaust. We bear one another's burdens. We pray. And we know that the gates of hell will not prevail against the church because the Lord who adds to his church is the Lord who has already overcome.Let us be a people devoted to the apostolic teaching.

A LIFE DEVOTED TO KNOWING, LIVING, & TEACHING GOD'S WORD  By David Lawrence

True devotion to Christ and his cause is always marked by sacrifice and suffering — costs we must willingly embrace because we love him and his people.

1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) Acts 2:41-47 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (NIV) 1. Devoted to Biblical Teaching Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (NIV) Deuteronomy 5:33 Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. (NIV) 2. Devoted to Fellowship 3. Devoted to Prayer Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (NIV) Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray continually. (NIV) Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (NIV) 4. Devoted to Generous Living Acts 2:44-45 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. (NIV) Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (NIV) 5. Devoted to Worship Acts 2:46-47 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (NIV) 6. Devoted to Evangelism Luke 19:10 For the son of man came to seek and to save the lost (NIV) 7. Devoted to Daily Growth Acts 2:46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts (NIV)

1 Thessalonians 5:23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (NIV) Acts 2:41-47 41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day. 42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (NIV) 1. Devoted to Biblical Teaching Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (NIV) Deuteronomy 5:33 Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper and prolong your days in the land that you will possess. (NIV) 2. Devoted to Fellowship 3. Devoted to Prayer Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. (NIV) Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (NIV) 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray continually. (NIV) Luke 18:1 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. (NIV) 4. Devoted to Generous Living Acts 2:44-45 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. (NIV) Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. (NIV) 5. Devoted to Worship Acts 2:46-47 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved. (NIV) 6. Devoted to Evangelism Luke 19:10 For the son of man came to seek and to save the lost (NIV) 7. Devoted to Daily Growth Acts 2:46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts (NIV)

Luke 10:38-42

Every time we come to the table, we're doing more than following a tradition. We're participating in something ancient, personal, and alive. In this message, Will walks through the breaking of bread as one of the pillars that forms the early church, and still forms us today. It's a practice meant to pull us out of isolation, confront us with what we'd rather avoid, and reorient us around what actually matters. What does it mean to remember, reflect, reconcile, and reach outward, all at once? 

The Narrow Junior High Ministry

This sermon explores the chilling contrast between King Herod's crippling fear of public opinion and John the Baptist's uncompromising loyalty to the truth. By examining John's ultimate martyrdom, listeners are challenged to evaluate their own allegiances and live a life radically devoted to the Gospel, regardless of the earthly cost.

In the New Covenant, God has poured out His Spirit on all believers to empower them so that as they grow in their delight in Him, the Gospel and its blessings will be spread throughout the world. Acts 1:8; 2:42-47 For more resources on this teaching please visit https://brcc.church/teachings/devoted-mission/

A woman is bringing her insane husband to Chicago aboard an overnight train. - Originally aired on June 20, 1946

A SERIES ON THE BIBLE'S INSTRUCTION AND COMMAND ON FELLOWSHIP IN CHURCH....BE BLESSED

A SERIES ON THE BIBLE'S INSTRUCTION AND COMMAND ON FELLOWSHIP IN CHURCH....BE BLESSED

In this message, Pastor Chan continues our series around building healthy relationships. Today's Message Text: James 1:19 Thanks for listening in to The Ridge's Sunday Audio podcast! Although we hope you are greatly blessed by listening to this message, we also believe it's important to belong to a local body of believers. If you live in our area, we would love to worship with you on Sunday mornings at 8:00a, 9:30a, or 11:15a!

May 17, 2026 | Derek Jones

When we feel unqualified or inadequate to share our faith, we often focus on what we lack instead of who we have—Jesus. Through the story of Peter and John healing the lame beggar, we discover that Spirit-filled boldness doesn't come from training or talent, but from spending time with Jesus. True transformation in our lives creates opportunities to testify about the One who really deserves the glory.

Many messages have been preached about Zacharias; often, they focus on how he was rendered mute because of his doubt. But few talk about the man's nature. Bro. Sullivan suggests that we can sum up his life in one word: Devoted. Zacharias and Elisabeth lived blamelessly before God — faithful in their duties despite carrying a quiet burden. In their culture, Elisabeth's barrenness was often whispered about as a sign of hidden sin. Yet they never wavered. They kept their spirits pure and continued serving, day after day. In our text, Zacharias is chosen to burn incense in the temple of the Lord. Due to the way the priestly duties were administered and chosen, this honor could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a priest. When you are devoted in your service to God, there will be moments when God will show up unexpectedly. On this day, for the first time in over 400 years, God spoke to mankind through the angel Gabriel. Zacharias received a word from God while doing what he knew how to do. The ones doing the daily work will see a miraculous work. God thrives in the repetition of the faithful. Unwavering devotion is never wasted. Zacharias didn't receive his breakthrough because he did something extraordinary — he received it in the middle of his ordinary, faithful service. When the weight of unanswered prayer feels heavy, keep serving. When silence makes you question, keep showing up. Your breakthrough may not come when you expect it, but it will come while you are devoted. Stay faithful. Stay committed. The same God who spoke after 400 years of silence is still speaking — and He is looking for those who never stopped serving.

Many messages have been preached about Zacharias; often, they focus on how he was rendered mute because of his doubt. But few talk about the man's nature. Bro. Sullivan suggests that we can sum up his life in one word: Devoted. Zacharias and Elisabeth lived blamelessly before God — faithful in their duties despite carrying a quiet burden. In their culture, Elisabeth's barrenness was often whispered about as a sign of hidden sin. Yet they never wavered. They kept their spirits pure and continued serving, day after day. In our text, Zacharias is chosen to burn incense in the temple of the Lord. Due to the way the priestly duties were administered and chosen, this honor could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a priest. When you are devoted in your service to God, there will be moments when God will show up unexpectedly. On this day, for the first time in over 400 years, God spoke to mankind through the angel Gabriel. Zacharias received a word from God while doing what he knew how to do. The ones doing the daily work will see a miraculous work. God thrives in the repetition of the faithful. Unwavering devotion is never wasted. Zacharias didn't receive his breakthrough because he did something extraordinary — he received it in the middle of his ordinary, faithful service. When the weight of unanswered prayer feels heavy, keep serving. When silence makes you question, keep showing up. Your breakthrough may not come when you expect it, but it will come while you are devoted. Stay faithful. Stay committed. The same God who spoke after 400 years of silence is still speaking — and He is looking for those who never stopped serving.

Scripture calls us to be devoted to prayer, yet it's easy for prayer to drift from the center of our ministries. This breakout will equip you to build a sustainable culture of prayer in your college ministry. You'll learn how to lead and structure a prayer ministry rooted in Scripture that helps students know God, hear from Him, and love Him more.This session was recorded live at Roundup 2026, a gathering of college ministry leaders hosted by the Southern Baptist of Texas Convention.Emmy Lively serves as the Associate Young Adults & College Minister at Highland Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. She joined the staff in 2023 after graduating from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. In her role at Highland, Emmy disciples young adults in their walk with Jesus, oversees prayer ministries, and shepherds students through seasons of grief. Emmy married her husband, Jared, in November 2025. They enjoy serving in ministry together, traveling, being outside, and exploring new coffee shops!

Strauss examines the role of Octavia, Octavian's sister, who married Antony in 40 BC to seal a peace treaty. While she is often portrayed as a devoted housewife, Strauss suggests she may have been a "fatal connection" providing intelligence to her brother. During this period, Octavian struggled in Italy against Sextus Pompey, a naval strategist who blockaded Rome's grain supply. Octavian's success was largely due to his friend Marcus Agrippa, a logistical genius who built a new navy and developed harpoons to immobilize enemy ships. Meanwhile, Antony's reputation suffered a major blow during his disastrous campaign against Parthia, where he lost approximately 25% of his army. In contrast, Octaviangained military "marks of honor" by being wounded during the Illyrian war. This shift in prestige allowed Octavian'sstar to rise as he used information warfare to frame Antony as a traitor unmanned by Eastern luxury. (3/8)1599