Podcasts about discerning

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We were made by a Maker to be makers. Bruce Herman joins Evan Rosa to diagnose the quiet illness of a passive consumer culture that trains us to sit in front of screens and scroll and take, rather than make. “When we're not making something, we're not whole. We're not healthy.“ His cure is stubbornly ordinary: go make a loaf of bread, grab a stick and start carving, make a good meal or a good cocktail for the person visiting you—anything is resistance to this hypnotic, passive culture. From episode 216 of the podcast, in this segment, Herman traces what it means to receive art not as a consumer but through submission—not master and slave, but subject to subject, that vulnerable openness that lets a poem or a painting change your life. He reflects on making as human wholeness, the difference between art and info-tainment, why suffering can rip us open to beauty (from Walker Percy's writing to Christian Wiman's poetry), Rilke's charge that “you must change your life,“ hospitality as the ultimate act of art, and Herman's closing counsel to make out of love, not fear. Episode Highlights We are in relationship, and we were made by a Maker to be makers. If we let that go somehow and we become mere consumers, I think we begin to enter into some kind of illness of one sort or another. When we're not making something, we're not whole. We're not healthy. And I don't want to make an idol out of health either, but I do think our culture is unhealthy right now. We think of it as, we're discerning buyers. But the fact is we're being turned into very passive creatures. One of the best things you can do is go make a loaf of bread. Go out and grab a stick and start carving it. Anything is resistance to this sort of hypnotic passive culture. If you want to really receive what a poem is communicating, you have to submit to it. You have to let yourself go and enter into what might feel like a bad risk of being changed. Not submit in a sense that I'm a master and you're my slave. It's more like you're a subject and I'm a subject. Mutual submission. We're so guarded so much of the time that it takes something catastrophic to open us up again. Do away with the nonsense that you're not an artist. You can't help it. You were made by a Maker to be a maker. End of story. The ultimate act of art is hospitality, where you're welcoming someone in, to make something beautiful for them. Challenge the bad news with a recognition that daily kindnesses are being poured out everywhere, on every street. Don't give in to fear, because it's not a basis for anything good. About Bruce Herman Bruce Herman is a painter, writer, and educator whose work has been shown in more than 150 exhibitions across the United States and internationally, and held in collections including the Vatican Museums in Rome, the Cincinnati Museum of Fine Arts, and the Grunewald Print Collection of the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles. He taught at Gordon College for nearly four decades, where he founded the art department and held the Lothlórien Distinguished Chair in Fine Arts. His books include “Through Your Eyes“ and “Ordinary Saints,“ and he was a collaborator on the touring “QU4RTETS“ project with Makoto Fujimura, Christopher Theofanidis, and Jeremy Begbie. His most recent book, “Makers by Nature: Letters from a Master Painter on Faith, Hope, and Art,“ was published by IVP Academic in 2025. Helpful Links and Resources Makers by Nature, Bruce Herman's 2025 book from IVP Academic: https://www.ivpress.com/makers-by-nature Bruce Herman's website and painting archive: https://www.bruceherman.com Bruce Herman, artist bio and background: https://www.bruceherman.com/about Archaic Torso of Apollo by Rainer Maria Rilke (“You must change your life“), trans. Stephen Mitchell: https://poets.org/poem/archaic-torso-apollo Real Presences by George Steiner, on courtesy and hospitality in art: https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/R/bo3684420.html Christian Wiman: https://poetryfoundation.org/poets/christian-wiman QU4RTETS, the collaborative project on T. S. Eliot's Four Quartets: https://www.bruceherman.com/series Show Notes Made to make We are in relationship; identity begins there, not in isolation Makers by nature—letting the maker-impulse go tips us toward illness, moral, mental, and emotional Wholeness and health—the claim that not-making leaves us unwell, without idolizing health Consumer culture—the commercial aim to sell, and to keep us passive in front of screens Discerning buyers, or passive creatures? The illusion of control while being trained to take Screens and scrolling Political theater and infotainment—very little real journalism left, mostly consumer entertainment Neil Postman and amusing ourselves to death as the frame for the diagnosis Making as resistance—bake bread, carve a stick, do anything against the hypnotic pull Reception as submission—a word out of fashion, reclaimed away from enslavement Mutual submission—the erotic analogy, and desire's corruption in the sexual sins To receive a poem you must risk being changed Rilke's Grecian torso and the charge, you must change your life Subject to subject, not master and slave Walker Percy's museum story—a painting that blazed into life, then went quiet Bringing a friend to re-enter the original encounter vicariously The workman through the skylight—catastrophe reopens what habit had closed Guardedness—why it can take suffering to break us open Christian Wiman—cancer, poetry, and being ripped open toward receptivity You might be changed, and it might not be what you wanted; the risk of real encounter Make from love, not fear Do away with the nonsense that you're not an artist Everyday making—a loaf, a meal, a good cocktail, hospitality Hospitality as the ultimate art; George Steiner's Real Presences and courtesia Beauty can be complex, not merely pretty Fear-mongers left and right—and why not to listen Daily kindnesses—the neighbor, the shoveled driveway, the half-decent casserole Welcome to the festival; let the festival begin #BruceHerman #MakersByNature #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld #FaithAndArt #TheologyOfMaking #ArtAndFaith #Creativity #Hospitality #MakeNotConsume #YaleFaithAndCulture

Asking yourself, “Should I homeschool,” this school year? It’s a weighty question—and one you don’t have to answer on your own. In this episode, host Stacy Bellward is joined by two Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches and seasoned homeschooling moms, Marni Love and Amy Nyvall, who bring 16+ years of combined experience to this conversation. Rather than handing out a one-size-fits-all answer, Marni and Amy walk through the decision using the Connected Families Framework™. They tackle real questions submitted by the cf community and help you discern what's best for your family!   Key Takeaways: The decision starts with you, not the curriculum.  Your educational gaps aren’t a disqualifier. Every parent (and every school) has them.  Motivation is built, not demanded.  Your child isn’t your report card. Homeschooling doesn’t make you a better parent, and a hard day doesn’t define you  Mentioned in this Podcast:  Romans 8:39 The Connected Families Framework Sensitive & Intense Kids Online Course cf community Homeschool Discipline Online Course Connected Families Certified Parent Coaches The Table Monthly Giving Program Check out our website for more resources to support your parenting! Guest Bio: Marni Love is a former public school teacher who has been a home educator for 16 years. She is a Homeschool Mentor, a Certified Connected Families Parent Coach, and an instructor for CF coaches-in-training. Marni enjoys spending time with her husband, Eric, and their three sons in the beautiful mountains and beaches of Northern California. Marni is available for coaching and speaking. You can connect with her through her website, marnilove.com.  Amy Nyvall is a Connected Families Certified Parent Coach who lives near Portland, Oregon, where she homeschools her kids ages 14,11, and 9 and leads a vibrant Charlotte Mason Education Community and Co-op. Contact Amy at amynyvall@gmail.com or learn more about her here. Amy is available for coaching and speaking on the Connected Families Framework. You can even find her contributing to events on the CF Community in Mighty so you can interact with here there too. Want to keep this conversation going? Join us inside the cf community — a faith-anchored, coach-supported space where parents grow together. Reflect on episodes like this one, ask hard questions, and celebrate the small wins alongside parents from around the world.

Send us Fan MailIn our latest conversation we sit down with Dorothy Wood Vance and Dr. Garland Vance to unpack why business pain points often trace back to leadership choices and blind spots. We talk through the “leash” feeling leaders get when responsibilities outgrow abilities and how to turn that tension into growth.  • every problem in business starting as a leadership problem and why that is empowering  • leadership as more than a title and why most leaders are made not born  • the “leash” concept and the common signals like imposter syndrome and blame  • why leaders need a shared definition of leadership to align expectations and hiring  • how teams decide whether a leader feels like a hero or a villain  • the Decide, Discern, Deliver process for pausing before you act  • the seven issues behind most leadership challenges: character, competence, capacity, clarity, community, culture, consistency  • why clarity and capacity tend to be the biggest repeat offenders  Visit https://advanceleadership.live/freebook, to download the audio version of Unleashed Leadership!Support the showUntil next time, keep doing great things!

Sunday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time - A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart - Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts As you begin, take a deep breath and exhale slowly.  For at least the next few moments, surrender all the cares and concerns of this day to the Lord. Say slowly from your heart “Jesus, I Trust In You…You Take Over” Become aware that He is with you, looking upon you with love, wanting to be heard deep within in your heart... The post Sunday of the Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time – A Time of Lectio Divina for the Discerning Heart Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Every year I receive a few emails asking me which communities are good, or if I have any advice for those discerning religious life. In this podcast I discuss what I am able to divulge about specific communities. I also discuss why it can be difficult to see red flags in communities until you are a member, while sharing a few strategies for spotting red flags while still initially discerning with a community. Check out my blog: conventreform.wordpress.com

Discernment keeps us focused on the prize, rather than the immediate gain! Wise counsel strengthens our faith.Accountability protects our integrity.And lastly, Grace preserves our relationships.Who is helping you to become more like Christ?Who lovingly corrects you when you start to drift away from God's Path!Who reminds you of the promises of God?God has given every believer a divine assignment! Discernment protects purpose!

#3 Formed And Made As Glory(What About The Two Trees?—Discerning Both Good And Evil)

Join Dan Burke as he speaks with Fr. Jesse Maingot OP and Dr. Anthony Lilles about steps men can take to truly discern priesthood and religious life.  Resources: Avila Summit: Spiritual Warfare and the Family - event Spiritual Warfare and Discernment of Spirits - video series Discernment of Spirits for Beginners - Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett & Dan Burke Into the Deep - video series Finding Peace in the Storm - Dan Burke Into the Deep – Dan Burke Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits - Dan Burke The Contemplative Rosary - Dan Burke and Connie Rossini A Catholic Guide to Mindfulness - Susan Brinkmann OCDS SpiritualDirection.com/Events - website Avila Institute for Spiritual Formation EWTN Religious Catalogue – online

Ever felt like your life was put on a sudden pause, or that a door slammed shut right in your face? It's easy to blame the enemy or feel like you've failed, but what if that closed door is actually a setup for something monumental? In this episode, Kyle Welton dives into Acts 16 to unpack the concept of "Divine Detours." We look at the Apostle Paul, Silas, and Timothy as they find themselves repeatedly blocked by the Holy Spirit from preaching in Asia. Instead of throwing in the towel, they kept moving—leading them straight to a seaport called Troas. It was on this exact detour that they met Luke (the physician who would write 28% of the New Testament) and eventually Lydia, the very first Christian convert in Europe. Your redirection isn't a rejection; it's God's positioning for your ultimate purpose. Key Takeaways From This Episode:The 11-Day Reality Check: Why a trip that should have taken the Israelites 11 days took 40 years—and how fear and complacency might be delaying your own journey. Discerning the Blockage: How to recognize if a closed door is self-inflicted (lack of preparation/fear), an attack from the enemy, or a divine redirection from the Holy Spirit. Waiting Doesn't Mean Immobility: Why waiting on God requires a deeper pursuit and active movement, not standing completely still. The Power of Your 'Yes': On the other side of your obedience is someone else's opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ. "Don't rebuke what the Holy Spirit is doing in your life. Be careful what you rebuke, because God might be closing a door to protect you and position you for something way bigger." — Kyle Welton

Join Dan Burke as he speaks with Fr. Jesse Maingot, OP and Dr. Anthony Lilles on how to discern the priesthood and religious life. Don't miss out as they discuss how the Sacraments and a daily prayer life are essential to discerning your vocation!

We all face decisions that Scripture doesn't answer explicitly. Whom should I marry? Which job should I take? Speak up or stay quiet? Say yes to one good thing, knowing it means no to another? Should I make this purchase? How do I respond to this trial or trouble? Decisions, decisions… In a world full of competing voices, we desperately need more than information. We need spiritual discernment. The good news is that God doesn't leave His children to figure life out alone. Through Christ He gives us His Spirit, renews our minds, and teaches us to recognize His will. If you are in Christ, this life is available to you. Paul now shows us what a life shaped by that renewed mind looks like. In the apostle Paul's letter to the Ephesians, he urged believers, knowing the days are evil, to live with spiritual discernment regarding the will of the Lord.

Discerning Between Divine Revelation and Divination (Propheticology PT7) by Apostle Joseph Mintah in the series The Ministry System Of The Believer 

Gracie and Miller, our summer interns from the Mary the Mother of the Good Shepherd Institute join Cari to share about their internship at St. Basil this summer, their discernment in working in parish ministry, and the ways the Lord has blessed them.   Come, follow us: Parish Website  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  YouTube  |  Spotify Music

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The Apostle Paul was pretty clear.  Some are drinking the cup and eating the bread in an unworthy manner and sickness and weakness and even death is coming upon them.  Why?  I thought the table of the Lord was to bless us?  Brian Higbee talks about this and quite a bit more concerning the eucharist.  Check it out.  

Adam helps a client who was hyper-vigilant about the possibility of being let down or disappointed, especially in romantic relationships. This led him to feel unstable and to either seek reassurance or become hostile. Adam helps them to embrace a new strategy they had discovered, which uses Hanlon's Razor, assuming no malicious intent, and a metaphor of a lighthouse to show them the way, rather than watch them crash into the rocks. Useful if you are fearful of being hurt in a relationship. Get 50% off a consultation call with Adam using the code PODCAST. Click here to schedule: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://courses.adamcox.co.uk/workwithadam ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, the Israelites are rapidly rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Sanballot, Tobiah, and Gesham, try to intimidate Nehemiah into stopping the project: They send Nehemiah letters, claiming that he's planning to rebel against the king and become the ruler of Judah. People who are doing good for God usually face opposition and false accusations. Nehemiah's discernment and faith are put to the test when a prophet named Shemaiah tries to convince him to go into the temple for safety. The wall is completed in just 52 days - how excavation has proven that the wall was built very quickly. The episode touches on the theme of false prophets and the importance of testing their claims. Jenn reminds listeners to be cautious of people who claim to have prophecies or messages from God, and to do their due diligence in verifying their claims. Related Episodes: 2 Chronicles 18:18-34 - God Always Gives Us a Choice 2 Chronicles 18:1-17 - Discerning False and Real Prophecy Acts 20:25-38 - Paul Warns about False Teachers and What to Watch Out For Ezra 4:4-24 - The Accuser's Gonna Accuse There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more:www.lifeaudio.com Need help memorizing Scripture? Check out Verse in the Chorus: https://www.youtube.com/@VerseintheChrous Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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Bill Powers and co-host Brian Leni sit down for their monthly Junior Mining Insights chat, recorded amid a sharp pullback in gold (down to ~$4,000 from a ~$5,500 high) and broad weakness across junior mining stocks. Topics covered: • Handling portfolio drawdowns — Bill shares being down 43% on a recent junior mining buy, and the two discuss how pre-assessing downside/upside risk (and tranche buying) helps investors stay rational during volatility • Bear-market psychology — why uncertain, quiet markets (especially summer) can be the best time to pick off quality companies with less competition • Rick Rule's "market as a facility" philosophy and how price action, while not predictive, still reflects real-time sentiment • Building and using a watch list — assigning value targets ahead of time so sell-offs can be acted on with discipline rather than panic • Discerning a real capitulation bottom — separating share-price drops tied to company-specific issues (management departures, forced sellers) from broader macro noise • Red flags from management meetings — Bill recounts recent CEO conversations from the Mining Event of the North (Quebec City) and Zoom calls, including executives running multiple companies and weak articulation of "undervaluation" • CEO archetypes — technical vs. promotional leadership, and why a mix of credibility and communication skill matters most at the sub-$50M market cap level • Direct Ship Ore (DSO) as a sector trend — both hosts express skepticism about companies leaning on DSO/bulk-sampling narratives without offtake agreements, permitting groundwork, or community buy-in; Bill outlines his go-to due diligence questions (offtake LOI status, trucking/permitting feasibility) • Canada's new semi-annual reporting pilot for smaller junior miners and mixed views on reduced disclosure requirements • Listener feedback segment — a note about industry jargon (e.g., "geos") prompts a discussion on why learning sector terminology is part of the investing process 0:00 Market Volatility Reality Check 1:36 Tranche Buying in Uncertainty 3:39 Reading Price Versus Narrative 7:17 Watchlists and Patience 9:30 Timing the Next Bull Run 12:13 Spotting Capitulation Bottoms 16:53 CEO Credibility and Financing Plans 23:17 Technical Versus Promotional CEOs 28:51 Bear Market Strategy and Niche Metals 32:38 Trading Not Investing 33:57 Marketing Premium Setup 34:30 Semiannual Reporting Debate 37:46 CFO Role Questions 38:41 Conference Takeaways 39:44 Direct Ship Ore Trend 42:09 DSO Hype Warning 44:49 DSO Due Diligence 51:30 Bigger Beats Faster 54:33 Learning The Jargon Brian's website: https://www.juniorstockreview.com/ Brian's YT: https://www.youtube.com/@FIELD_NOTES Bill's Twitter: https://x.com/MiningStockEdu Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Bill and Brian are not licensed financial advisors. Mining Stock Education offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

Send us Fan MailThis week on the podcast I speak with Melissa Schwartz, on highly sensitives and parenting.  In this episode Melissa and I talk about:What it is to be highly sensitive Being safe in who yourself is successKids are now carving out a new world Working with your emotions Discerning what's yours and what's someone else's Healthy power vs unhealthy power Coffee ChatMercury Retrograde WorkbookThird SpaceGloci Subscribe to the SubstackWhere you can find Melissa:InstagramWebsiteWhere you can find Rochelle:SubstackYouTube InstagramWebsiteEmail: info@rochellechristiane.comSupport the showWhere you can find Rochelle:Instagram, TikTok, Website, YouTubeEmail: info@rochellechristiane.com

If you've ever wrestled with complicated family dynamics or wondered how to honor your parents or in-laws while protecting your own family, this episode will encourage and challenge you with a deeply biblical perspective. What does it really mean to honor your father and mother in a culture that often encourages us to walk away from difficult relationships? In this episode, Josh explores why honoring your parents doesn't mean denying your pain—but it does require a biblical perspective on love, boundaries, forgiveness, and generational legacy. In this episode, Josh discusses: How your children are learning from the way you treat your parentsWhy we've inflated words like toxic, trauma, and boundariesThe difference between honoring someone and enabling unhealthy behaviorWhy healing doesn't always require cutting people offThe power of reframing your family storyPractical ways to navigate difficult relationships with parents and in-lawsHow to discern between characterological versus circumstantial expectations of your parents / in-laws*Thank you to Bernhardt Watches for sponsoring this episode! Click here and be sure to use the code FAMOUS at checkout for free shipping! https://www.bernhardtwatch.com/ Time Stamps:0:00 Introduction2:12 Being a living legacy4:15 Language inflation and the trend of severing relationships when it's “not serving me well”7:31 What it really means to “honor” our parents, in-laws, & grandparents10:38 Josh gives an example from his own lineage15:32 The supernatural implications of what you've been given generationally19:47 Practical strategies for talking to your parents / in-laws, etc.27:57 Discerning characterological versus circumstantial expectations of your parents / in-laws31:10 Your most useful takeaway Show Notes: Men, sign up for the Living Legacy Cohort:https://www.famousathome.com/menscoaching Reserve your seat for Tender & Fierce Fall Cohort beginning August 17, 2026: https://www.famousathome.com/offers/V75F6bY2 Looking for a marriage intensive with Famous at Home? Apply now.  https://www.famousathome.com/coaching Sign up for Raising Future Legends!www.raisingfuturelegends.com Sign up for our email list and Famous at Home Starter Bundle: https://www.famousathome.com/newsletter Download NONAH's single Find My Way Home by clicking here: https://bellpartners.ffm.to/findmywayhome

This week we're joined by special guests Nick and Lorena Towle, parishioners at Fr. Michael's outreach. Nick recently discerned a call to priesthood and they talk about their vocation story leading up to marriage and to priesthood.References:Aim Higher!: Spiritual and Marian Reflections of Maximilian KolbeFollow and Contact Us!Follow us on Instagram and FacebookWe're on YouTube!Join our Goodreads GroupFr. Michael's TwitterChrist the Bridegroom MonasteryOur WebsiteOur NonprofitSend us Fan MailSupport the show

from Acts 8:26-40 Revival historian J. Edwin Orr observes, “no great spiritual awakening has begun anywhere in the world apart from united prayer—Christians persistently praying for revival.” Similarly, Matthew Henry suggested that when God wants to do something special in the world, he first gets his people to start praying. Continuing in our year-long series … Continue reading "(June 28, 2026) “Prayer Life of the Early Church: Listening and Discerning”"

Send us Fan MailHow do you know what's true when every voice claims to speak for God? Not every inspiring message leads to Jesus, and not everything that sounds spiritual is rooted in Scripture. In a world filled with competing voices, followers of Christ are called to develop discernment—anchoring themselves so deeply in the true gospel that they can recognize anything that subtly pulls them away from Jesus.HOME | PLAN YOUR VISIT | BLOG | DIGITAL BULLETIN

Send us a messageThere is an old adage which says that in order to recognize a counterfeit, one must first study the genuine, and there is much wisdom in that premise – especially when it comes to identifying the strategies of Lucifer – who's code name is “Satan” meaning “God's Adversary.”Knowing God's Word is mandatory, and first and foremost in importance, to being kept on guard against the many deceptions and forgeries that have been orchestrated by the enemy in his plan to rule in God's place – an agenda by the way that will never come to fruition.There is also another factor involved in this spiritual warfare that holds great importance in our appropriating the Victory that has already been won in Jesus Christ our Lord, and His Blood Atonement Sacrifice on the Cross, which was sealed in Glorious Resurrection Power – and that is for us to know our enemy in light of the Truth of God's Word that exposes him.In this message, we investigate our enemy as he is revealed in God's Word withunderstanding as to how to resist him, and walk in the Victory our Savior has already won over him.Support the showVisit our website: https://agapelightministries.com/

In our summer journey through the letter of 1 John, chapter three ended with the two-part command to believe and to love one another. Chapter four is an elaboration of these two topics: the source of what we believe (1 John 4:1-6) and the source of our love for one another (1 John 4:7-21). This Sunday we will look into 1 John 4:1-6, the source of truth and falsehood.  John emphasizes the command to believe rightly and to use discernment as our defense against false teaching which is influenced by demonic spirits who are active in the world.------------------------------------------- Connect with us on Social Media⁠Website⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Vimeo⁠⁠------------------------------------------- Download our App⁠⁠Apple App Store⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Google Play Store⁠⁠

Pastor Matt counties our series on Thessalonians today, focusing on corporate worship and how believers should respond to the Holy Spirit and prophetic messages.

He was a man after God's own heart, a conqueror of giants, and the builder of an empire. Yet, a single evening on a rooftop changed everything. If Israel's most brilliant and wise kings could fall so completely to the flesh and the world, what does it take for us to stand steady today? Summary: In this heavy but necessary episode, we dive into the tragic and cautionary text of 2 Samuel 11 through 1 Kings 11. We analyze the United Kingdom of Israel at its absolute peak of wealth, wisdom, and power, and dissect the exact vulnerabilities that fractured a golden age. The Rooftop Blueprint: We map the micro-steps of David's tragedy—from staying home when he should have been at war, to seeing, looking, inquiring, and taking. We learn why the Savior raised the bar to the level of the heart to stop this momentum before it kills us spiritually. The Cost of the Cover-Up: We uncover the horrific length David went to in order to hide his sin, culminating in the calculated sacrifice of the fiercely loyal Uriah. Thou Art the Man: We break down Nathan's masterful parable of the ewe lamb and analyze why David was so blind to his own hypocrisy until the prophet held up the mirror. The Sins of the Children: We witness the agonizing reality of the law of the harvest as David reaps the whirlwind within his own family tree—exploring the tragedy of Amnon and Tamar, and the heartbreaking rebellion of Absalom. The Wisdom and Wealth of Solomon: We transition to 1 Kings to study Solomon's blank check from God. We celebrate his request for an "understanding heart" to judge with empathy rather than cold calculation, but trace how wealth, materialism, and political alliances slowly sapped his spiritual strength. The Temple vs. The Palace: We contrast the seven years spent building the House of the Lord with the thirteen years Solomon spent building his own massive palace, asking ourselves: "Whose kingdom are we truly trying to build?" Call-to-Action: Saul fell to pride, David fell to the flesh, and Solomon fell to worldliness. Which of these three areas is the adversary currently using to target your foundation? Let's have an honest, supportive discussion in the comments below. To safeguard your discipleship and stay "Unshaken," please like, subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs a reminder of Christ's relentless redemption! Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 David & Bathsheba 42:05 David's Sin Is Revealed 1:00:24 Amnon & Tamar 1:21:30 Absalom Flees & Returns: Reconciliation 2:38:24 Absalom's Rebellion 2:57:50 The Death of Absalom 2:06:41 Recovering from Rebellion 2:29:56 A Psalm of David 2:37:23 The Arm of Flesh 2:55:35 Conclusion 2:56:32 David's Last Days 2:59:45 Solomon as Successor 3:21:24 The Wisdom of Solomon 3:35:33 Discerning a Mother & Dividing a Child 3:47:39 Largeness of Heart 3:54:27 Building the Temple 4:15:34 Cedar & Gold 4:23:57 The Dedication of the Temple 4:49:32 Wisdom or Wealth? 4:54:02 Worldliness & Materialism 5:11:06 Conclusion

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly changing how we live, learn, and connect, but how should followers of Jesus respond? In this episode, we explore AI through a theological lens, considering what Scripture and Christian tradition teach about wisdom, creativity, ethics, human innovation, and what it means to be made in the image of God in an increasingly digital world.

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The Gifts of the Holy Spirit are the distribution of God's reign on earth, through which the Holy Spirit builds and expands the Kingdom of Heaven. Join us as Pastor Greg teaches on the gift of Discernment between the spirits. Discerning the Spirit: the divine ability to know by what spirit a person is motivated; or the ability to judge what spirit is in operation. And it is a POWERFUL gift that both matures the individual using it AND the body of Christ around them.

Send us Fan MailMuslims with doubts! Doubt no more! YOU are welcome to come onto the stream and tell us your doubts about Islam. Doubt Busters is here to help empower you. So keep a note of your doubts and questions on Islam and call into the show or post your questions in the live chat.  Please note : waiting lists are very high and places are limited to a maximum of 10 placements at any given time so keep your questions concise, to the point and please be patient. Link to join the stream : GAZA: Shelter Projecthttps://fundraise.matwproject.org/gaza-shelter-project-dowie--x61yxbPlease support Br Ijaz with his monthly medical fees: https://buymeacoffee.com/ijazthetrini© 2026 EFDawah All Rights ReservedWebsite : https://efdawah.com/https://www.patreon.com/EFDawahhttps://gofund.me/7cb27d17https://www.paypal.me/EFDawahTimestamps:00:00 - Intro01:06 - EF Dawah Panel: join Format of the Stream 02:55 - Jimmy (Revert) joins: Catching Up05:07 - Claim of Alexander being Dhul Qarnayn 07:10 - Debunking the Claim about Dhul Qarnayn13:17 - Refuting claims of the Qur'an's plagiarism 17:44 - Issues with the arguments of Christians21:32 - Evaluation of Qur'an not copying the Bible23:40 - Dealing with Islamophobic family28:13 - Advice about giving Dawah34:22 - Alexander the Great vs Dhul Qarnayn37:40 - Insights into the Qur'an correcting the Bible44:03 - Closing Remarks from Jimmy48:40 - Zara (Muslim) joins: Inquiry about Madhabs50:02 - Following a Madhab in Islam53:10 - Discerning & choosing a Madhab 1:00:20 - Advice about getting closer to Allah1:06:45 - Importance of Gratitude in Islam1:12:10 - Benefits of Memorizing the Qur'an1:26:32 - Kaum (Muslim) joins1:28:09 - Misquoting the meaning of the Hadith1:34:05 - Exploring the lexical meaning of Rakiba1:46:25 - Advice about Polemics 1:53:03 - Dawah to Arab Christians via Linguistics2:03:19 - Need of Boycotting Islamophobes 2:18:58 - Message about pursuing Islamic Knowledge2:21:50 - Non-Muslim Alliances & Muslim Disunity 2:27:11 - Concluding Remarks & Wrapping UpSupport the show

Welcome to SC Church Podcast! We're so glad you could join us. Today Pastor Denny Rodney Duron shared with us his message:“You Asked For It; Discerning Truth"

A young woman at a women's ministry table, diligently highlighting every Scripture in her Bible and taking careful notes while everyone else simply followed along with the handout. And one quiet, internal question that followed: Is she trying to impress us? Emily Rose Massey shares how quickly and quietly unrighteous judgment can form and how swiftly the Holy Spirit can convict us when it does. Because that young woman, as Emily soon discovered, was at her very first church gathering ever. She had never opened a Bible before in her life. She was simply hungry. Matthew 7:1-2 is one of Scripture's most quoted and most misunderstood passages. Emily takes care to clarify that Jesus is not calling us to abandon all discernment; righteous judgment, used to distinguish truth from error or hold one another accountable in love, is both necessary and biblical. What Jesus warns against is the habit of making assumptions, assigning motives, and building a critical internal narrative about someone based on a glance or a moment. That kind of judgment builds walls, hinders relationships, and causes us to miss what God may be doing right in front of us. The antidote is remembering how extravagantly Christ loved us when we were still sinners, and choosing to extend that same undeserved grace to every image-bearer we encounter. Today's Bible Verse "Judge not, that you be not judged. For with the judgment you pronounce you will be judged, and with the measure you use it will be measured to you."— Matthew 7:1-2, ESV Ponder Today Unrighteous judgment forms quickly and quietly. It rarely announces itself. Often it arrives as a passing thought or a subtle assumption — which is exactly why we need the Holy Spirit's ongoing conviction to catch it before it takes root. There is an important difference between righteous discernment and critical judgment. Jesus does not call us to abandon all evaluation. Discerning truth from error and holding one another accountable in love are necessary parts of the Christian life. What He warns against is assuming motives and tearing others down. The judgments we pass reveal the standard we are holding ourselves to. Jesus' warning in Matthew 7 cuts in both directions. When we are harsh and critical toward others, we are inviting that same measure to be applied to us. An assumption about someone can cost you the relationship God intended. Emily nearly missed hearing about God's work in a new believer's heart because of a momentary judgment. Every person we encounter carries a story we do not yet know. We were loved by Christ when we were completely undeserving — and so was every person we are tempted to judge. Remembering the extravagance of grace we ourselves have received is one of the most powerful guards against a critical and judgmental spirit (Romans 5:8). A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, I am so undeserving of Your great mercy and compassion. How could I be so selfish as to keep that love to myself and withhold it from others? I repent for being unnecessarily critical and judgmental, sometimes assuming motives or character based on only a few observations. You created each person and long for them to know Your love. Help me be a carrier of that love and light. When I am tempted to view others unfairly, convict my heart of its self-seeking ways. I long to walk humbly and mercifully, just like You. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer stirred a desire to extend more grace and fewer assumptions to the people around you, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to help you love your neighbors the way Christ first loved you. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Send us Fan Mail“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ.” — Ephesians 4:11-12The fivefold ministry remains alive and well in the modern Church. However, much confusion persists regarding the precise role of the prophet in the New Testament body. God established this office as an enduring function; nowhere in Scripture do we see it removed. Therefore, it is vital for believers to understand the prophet's unique operation, especially regarding how the prophet collaborates with the Pastor—the God-assigned leader of the local congregation.While the spiritual head of a prophetic ministry is an Apostle (appointed by God, not man), the prophet serves as God's chosen messenger and mouthpiece. It is only when a church embraces the full fivefold ministry that the saints are truly perfected, the work of the ministry flourishes, and the body of Christ is fully edified.The Foundation of Prophetic Character: LoveProphets have been used throughout history to relay divine messages, yet the ministry often receives a “bad rap” due to individuals operating out of order. To understand how a prophet should function, we must look to the specific guidelines of 1 Corinthians 13.13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;6 Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth;7 Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity. Scripture explicitly states that though a person may possess the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries, if they lack charity (love), they are nothing. Love is the non-negotiable foundation of the office. Furthermore, while charity never fails, 1 Corinthians 8-12 reminds us that spiritual gifts are temporary. At the return of Christ, when we experience complete, face-to-face knowledge of God in eternity, the need for prophetic guidance will pass.Until that day, true prophets do not rejoice when their fellow travelers on the “Highway of Holiness” stumble; rather, they find their joy exclusively in the triumph of truth.Because we currently see through a dim glass, prophets must strictly discard any childish inclinations toward self-importance or self-exaltation. For instance, a prophet must not react like an undisciplined child when a delivered word is met with skepticism or is rejected.   A prophetic word is often entirely new to the recipient, who retains the right to either receive or reject it. Time ultimately proves all revelation. Since a true prophet does not seek personal glory, the unbelief of others is irrelevant. The prophet's sole mandate is obedience to God's command to speak. As Romans 3:3 asks:“For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect?”The Weight and Cost of the MantleThere is no room for vanity in this office. A prophet must maintain a close relationship to God, constantly evaluating their own life against divine standards. The trials assigned to a prophet are often deeply painful.Consider Hosea, who was commanded to marry a woman of the streets as a living symbol of God's relationship with an unfaithful Israel. He endured public humiliation and was required to personally buy his wife back from brokenness. Even his children bore the prophetic weight, given names meaning “God Scatters,” “No Mercy,” and “Not My People.” Similarly, the book of Jeremiah reveals the immense hostility a prophet may face, detailing narrow escapes from multiple assassination plots. Often, a prophet is instructed to say and do things that run counter to popular opinion. Yet, when God commands it, the prophet must speak—confident that the eternal reward will far outweigh the earthly cost.Discerning the Office from the GiftIt is crucial to distinguish between those who possess prophetic expressions and those who occupy the office of a prophet. Individuals may carry titles such as prophesier, seer, psalmist, or dreamer; while they may be operating prophetically, they do not necessarily bear the prophet's mantle.The Prophesier: 1 Corinthians 14 encourages all saints to desire to prophesy for edification, exhortation, and comfort. However, exercising this gift does not make a believer a prophet.The Seer: The seer perceives things hidden from the natural eye. While this is an ancient term associated with the prophetic, not all prophets operate primarily as seers.The Psalmist: A psalmist—such as King David (who Acts 2:30 explicitly identifies as a prophet)—utilizes rhyme, song, and music to release revelation. Yet not every musical psalmist holds the office of a prophet.The Dreamer: The dreamer receives spiritual insight through dreams. However, dreams can be heavily influenced by personal emotions and psychology, making them the least reliable among subjective indicators.What these distinct operations often lack is the enforcement power and spiritual authority inherent in the prophet's mantle. The office of a prophet is far more than delivering an individual word, speaking in a congregation, or addressing nations. Once fully prepared by God, a prophet is granted significant authority in the spiritual realm, backed by angelic assistance to confirm the spoken word. Like every branch of the fivefold ministry, it is a strictly God-ordained position.Demeanor, Timing, and Divine OrderA prophet's lifestyle requires total dedication to God through fasting, studying Scripture, and maintaining constant communication with Him. This demands complete obedience to God's will, even when it is not fully understood. Furthermore, a true prophet receives supernatural backing to confirm their words. This role cannot be achieved through personal desire or effort; it is an innate calling. Ultimately, a prophet's very life often foreshadows the future. They are not merely messengers, but trailblazers who lead, challenge, and transform the history of God's people.Prophets receive information and directions from God through dreams, visions, and a distinct spiritual “knowing.” They must know His voice intimately, distinguishing it not only from counter-spirits but from their own internal thoughts.Unlike moments when God gives a believer a spontaneous word to prophesy—such as during a church service—He often reveals messages to His prophets well in advance. A prophet may hold onto that word for a season, understanding that obedience requires not only speaking what God commands, but speaking it exactly when He ordains.Ultimately, prophets, like all believers, must be diligent to make their calling and election sure. Only God can call, anoint, and establish a prophet in the divine position assigned to them before birth. A true prophet ensures they are genuinely sent by God, rather than someone who merely “went” out of misguided zeal; the eternal implications are simply too great. As 2 Peter 1:10 (KJV) admonishes:“Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall.”

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Check out this great show from June 8, 2026 Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation (5:24) what is a vocation? Going even deeper into your vocation. Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me? (24:50) Break 1 (26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation? How is the will important when entering your vocation. (37:34) Break 2 (39:20) Can you miss your vocation?

What if the biggest obstacle between you and God isn't a lack of evidence, but a heart that's already made up its mind? Pastor Santi unpacked the powerful warning found in Mark 3, revealing how people witnessed undeniable miracles yet still missed Jesus standing right in front of them. This thought-provoking message on spiritual discernment and the Holy Spirit will challenge you to examine whether you're recognizing God's truth, or resisting it.

Not every true statement comes from a Godly spirit.

Many believers are carrying heavy responsibilities, facing intense pressure, and navigating demanding seasons of life and ministry. But how do you know whether you're on the verge of breakthrough—or headed toward burnout? In this practical and timely teaching, Joseph Mattera explores the difference between healthy spiritual stretching and unhealthy exhaustion. He unpacks biblical principles that help leaders and believers discern their season, steward their energy wisely, and remain aligned with God's purpose without sacrificing their spiritual, emotional, or physical health. In this episode, you'll learn: • Key indicators of breakthrough and burnout • How to discern God's timing in difficult seasons • Why rest is a biblical principle, not a sign of weakness • The difference between carrying a cross and carrying unnecessary burdens • How to maintain spiritual vitality while pursuing God's calling God never called us to live depleted, distracted, or disconnected from His presence. He calls us to walk in wisdom, strength, and sustainable fruitfulness.

How do you spot false teaching when it doesn't look false? When it sounds holy, feels loving, and maybe even sounds better than real Christianity?In this sermon, Pastor Jim walks us through 1 Timothy 3:14–4:5 and gives us the tools to answer that question. The church has been entrusted with something sacred — the gospel of Jesus Christ — and Paul calls her the pillar and buttress of truth. That means what we believe and how we live it out both matter. A healthy church needs both hands.From theological triage to the sons of Sceva, from seared consciences to the prosperity gospel, Pastor Jim traces the anatomy of false teaching and lands on one defining mark: false teaching always leaves Jesus behind. It doesn't deny Jesus outright — it just slowly moves past him. And the most dangerous version doesn't feel dangerous at all. It feels like peace.The antidote isn't more theological expertise. It's staying centered on Jesus. Staying close to him. Staying here with him.If you've ever wondered how to discern what's true from what just sounds true, this one is for you.

Most leaders are carrying an energetic weight they were never meant to hold alone. In our current professional climate, those committed to equity and belonging face a quiet but painful trend: being hushed—subtly or overtly signaled to continue their transformative work with less organizational support, shrinking budgets, and higher personal risk. The resulting collective grief is not an abstract concept; it is a physical weight carried in our tissues. In this special debrief episode, Rhodes Perry sits down with yoga therapist and fellow Reiki Master practitioner, Chrissy Hoffman, to look back on their very first Collective Peace Share. Together, they pull back the curtain on their initial hesitations, share participants' breakthroughs, and explore how dropping our professional armor allows us to move from isolated survival strategies to communal aliveness. Doing the Inner Work In a workplace landscape that often feels upside-down, navigating the grief of transition requires turning our focus inward. This conversation explores how leaders can build the internal resilience necessary to navigate systemic setbacks by: Overcoming the Fear of "Too Woo." Moving past the ego's anxiety about blending high-performance leadership strategy with deep, intuitive spiritual healing. The Shift from "Fighting" to "Healing." Discerning the natural evolution in a values-driven leader's journey from early career "truth and justice" activism to sustainable "love and healing" frameworks. Communal Grief Integration. Re-learning how to process structural loss and exhaustion collectively rather than internalizing stress as an emotional sponge. The Architecture of Leading Embodied. Using ancient energetic hygiene tools to self-regulate, unlock creative business flows, and clear the mental static caused by external uncertainty. Episode Highlights [00:02:31] Naming Today's Reality. Rhodes addresses the profound sense of grief professionals are facing due to anti-DEI rollbacks, framing collective grief through the lens of Francis Weller's The Wild Edge of Sorrow: it was never meant to be carried in isolation. [00:04:20] Tracking the Resistance. Rhodes shares his initial hesitation to pitch this gathering to executives and entrepreneurs racing to adapt to AI and technological disruption, and how moving through his own resistance revealed a massive collective craving for a supportive container. [00:05:48] "I Have Been Waiting For This." Chrissy and Rhodes share moving feedback from a participant—a seasoned divorce attorney—who highlighted how desperately professional leaders need spaces where they can step out of "facilitator" mode and drop their protective armor. [00:11:33] Truth & Justice vs. Love & Healing. Inspired by a recent energetic shift, Rhodes outlines the evolution of his professional life: transitioning from a fiery younger advocate focused on dismantling oppressive structures, to a creative healer centering empathy, somatic wisdom, and organizational belonging. [00:16:22] Corrupt Systems, Not Human Enemies. Chrissy reflects on a powerful lesson from activist Mahmood Khalil: "No human is the enemy; corrupt systems are the enemy." She shares how shifting away from an immediate trigger response allows leaders to practice deep humility and listen with greater flexibility. [00:21:06] Previewing Lead Embodied. Rhodes reveals how editing his upcoming book, Lead Embodied: Roads Less Traveled to Authentic Leadership, served as his own medicine at the start of the year, reminding him that changing our internal shapes is a prerequisite for co-creating a space of external belonging. [00:27:37] The Three Pillars of Collective Practice. A breakdown of the core organizing principles of the Peace Share: Presence (holding the now without anxiety), Influence (focusing on our internal state), and Somatic Gratitude (anchoring to what is real right now rather than spiritual bypassing). "I love that you are looking specifically at grief—and how holding space for it, infused with the energy of love—which is what Reiki is—is what is most needed now. If we are to contain all that peace requires, we must learn to hold the frequency of heartbreak." — Yael Flusberg, Yoga Therapist and Reiki Master Teacher Show Notes & Resources