Podcasts about disciples

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What does it mean to be a disciple? The Gospel of Matthew is more than just a description of Jesus's life, death, and resurrection; it is a literary masterpiece designed to invite us into a life of discipleship. The teaching, narratives, and portraits of Jesus show us who he is and who we have been called to be.  Grab a copy of Jonathan Pennington's book, Becoming a Disciple of the King. 

1 Timothy 3:8-13 (ESV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin discuss the character and good work of deacons within the local congregation.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=25945The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Elder Sean R. Dixon teaches of the simplicity and power in being an every day disciple of Jesus Christ. https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/sean-r-dixon/every-day-disciples-of-jesus-christ/

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Do poor past decisions fill you with lingering regret or recent mistakes leave you feeling ashamed? Find out why your failures are never final with God. Join us on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg examines the apostle Peter's failure and restoration. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series ‘Truly, Truly, I Say to You…' • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • Do you benefit by learning from Alistair? Your learning is made possible by another's generosity whose giving covers the cost of this daily podcast. Will you consider paying their generosity forward? When you give $20 or more monthly, you can request both our book selections and build a great library of 24 theologically rich books each year! ‘Visit truthforlife.org/truthpartner.' •For most people, true contentment is elusive. But it is possible to find it! Discover how. Subscribe to the free 4-day email series titled "Unexpected Riches." ‘Unexpected Riches.' Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today's program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

Framework: Pastor Casey encourages those in the church to devote themselves to seeing men and women stirred towards doing the work of the ministry.

Carson and Justin sit down with Keith Bolles and Butch Hodge to discuss what their journey of making disciples has looked like as they have walked it out together. Keith shares how he came to realize that his own way was no longer working and how embracing accountability transformed his relationship with God, leading him to abide more deeply in His Word. Butch reflects on more than 40 years of ministry and the joy of seeing firsthand that Jesus' model of disciple-making truly works.From Keith inviting Butch into his life to be discipled, to now partnering together in leading and making disciples, their story is a testimony to the power of intentional relationships, accountability, and obedience to Christ's command to make disciples.

Do poor past decisions fill you with lingering regret or recent mistakes leave you feeling ashamed? Find out why your failures are never final with God. Examine the apostle Peter's failure and restoration. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111

Josh Howard shares what it means to "own the mission" of making disciples. He recounts his time in India where local believers taught him what true discipleship looks like and why Western approaches often fall short. The episode emphasizes personal commitment to living like Jesus did, mentoring others through practical obedience, and releasing control to multiply disciple-making movements. Josh challenges listeners to start small, invite others to walk with them, and prioritize being disciples worth reproducing.   Stay informed - Get our newsletter:  http://eepurl.com/hPViAr Get Discipleship.org's premium Podcast Feed: https://disciplemakerspodcast.supercast.com/  Check out the following eBooks from Discipleship.org: -- What Is Church? And How Important Is It?  https://discipleship.org/shop/what-is-church-and-how-important-is-it/ -- Family Discipleship Blueprint: A Year-by-Year Guide to Family Discipleship https://discipleship.org/shop/family-discipleship-blueprint-a-year-by-year-guide-to-family-discipleship/ -- Becoming a Disciple Maker https://discipleship.org/shop/becoming-a-disciple-maker/ -- National Study: The State of Disciple Making Churches: A 10 Minute Visual Guide https://discipleship.org/shop/national-study-the-state-of-disciple-making-churches-a-10-minute-visual-guide/ -- Reaching & Discipling Women: A Guide to Women's Ministry in Your Church https://discipleship.org/shop/reaching-discipling-women-a-guide-to-womens-ministry-in-your-church/ Check out the following Books from Discipleship.org: -- Recreated to Be like God: Making Disciples in the Image of Jesus https://a.co/d/6DDvUrC -- King Jesus and the Beauty of Obedience-Based Discipleship https://a.co/d/7d85z6T -- The Disciple Maker's Handbook: Seven Elements of a Discipleship Lifestyle https://a.co/d/4ZHIbQz Take the FREE Disciple Maker Assessment: https://church-multiplication.com/disciplemaker/ Come to the The National Disciple Making Forum: https://discipleship.org/national-disciple-making-forum/ Listen - Disciple Maker's Podcast:  https://discipleship.org/resources/podcast/

Shawn, Cullan, and Real Justin talk about the reason why Jesus chose to teach so much in seemingly cryptic stories called parables. 

Send us Fan MailIn this Episode, Pastor Dom challenges us to live like Jesus!Ephesians 6:1717 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;Colossians 3:12-1712 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, Do not lie to one another, meekness, longsuffering; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. 14 But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.Ephesians 5:1-21 Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are his dear children. 2 Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.Psalm 103:2-32 Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: 3 Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases,1 Peter 2:2424 who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.1 Corinthians 11:23-2523 For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24 and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 25 In the same manner He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. I was talking with Oliten Lameck, EE's National Director of Malawi, and he shared what God is doing: “Like now we are training the people, equipping pastors, equipping young leaders on how to share the Gospel. For instance, last week we had a training, Hope for Kids training and also Share Your Faith training. So we are busy with the Gospel, equipping people so that they may also equip other people with the Gospel.” You know, that's really how the Gospel spreads. One believer shares with another. One person is equipped, and then they help equip someone else. That's why Paul told Timothy to entrust what he had learned to faithful people who would teach others also. So don't just learn how to share your faith for yourself. Disciple someone else how as well. That's spiritual multiplication! If you need help getting started, we have resources for you. For those and to get involved with seeing the Gospel go to the nations like Malawi, visit our website at ShareLife.Today.

Do poor past decisions fill you with lingering regret or recent mistakes leave you feeling ashamed? Find out why your failures are never final with God. Examine the apostle Peter's failure and restoration. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/163/29?v=20251111

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: The Yeast of the Pharisees.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching

Sunday Teaching: 6.21.26 Teaching by: Xavier Brasseur 

In Chapter 5 we see three types of individuals. Hypocrites Disciples Religionists   Scene 1 - (Acts 5:1-11)  Hypocrites - ("an actor" appearances matter most)   Then:  Ananias and Sapphira sold property to give to the group and made it look like they gave it all to the apostles'. But without letting the group know Ananias and Sapphira held back a portion of the sale for themselves. (This wasn't wrong - but what was wrong was making everyone thing they had given it all) Somehow Peter knew Ananias and his wife had lied about giving it all to the group and Peter tells Ananias that he has lied not just to the group but to the Holy Spirit, which is the same as lying to God. And then suddenly Ananias dies.   Three hours later…   Peter asks Sapphira if she and Ananias had given all precedes to the group and she says yes and she dies too. Great fear seized the whole "church" (the people of God) when they heard about Ananias and Sapphira.    Now: God is saying we are to take Him seriously. Not that we are perfect, but that we walk with Him. We see the danger of hypocrisy from this story. God is asking us to be genuine in our faith, to be humble before Him, to focus on Him and not in how we appear to others.    Scene 2 - (Acts 5:12-16) Disciples - (followers of Jesus - following Jesus matters most)   Then: The apostles performed many signs and wonders and the believers met together in Solomon's Colonnade. More and more men and women believed and were added to their numbers. People brought the sick into the streets for healing.   Now: We see there is power in the name of Jesus, there is power in the Jesus movement and power in the Holy Spirit. We are to follow Jesus wholeheartedly, to be committed to the Lord Jesus.   Scene 3 - (Acts 5:17-42) Religionists - what matters most is power and position regardless of what God says.   Then: We see the Sadducees are filled with jealousy and arrested the apostles. Then during the night an angel of the Lord opens the doors of the jail and tells the apostles to go and stand in the temple courts and tell the people all about new life in Christ. They go to the temple courts and began to teach the people and that set in motion a series of events: People reported that the apostles had escaped The captain of the temple guard and his officers did not use force to re-arrest the apostles as they didn't want to anger the crowds. All 12 apostles are brought before the Sanhedrin to be questioned.  The Sanhedrin had told them earlier they could not teach in the name of Jesus Peter and others respond that they must obey God rather than human beings and that God raised Jesus from the dead - who they had killed by putting Him on a cross. They told that God's plan was repentance and forgiveness of sin. They tell how they were witnesses just as the Holy Spirit is, and that the Spirit was given by God to those who obey Him.  Then when the Sanhedrin hear all this they want to put the apostles to death. But Gamaliel (Pharisee who was respected by the people) speaks up - giving an impassioned address encouraging the Sanhedrin not to act precipitously, giving previous examples of rebels and outcomes. Gamaliel's speech persuades the Sanhedrin.  Instead of being killed the apostles were flogged (this is a brutal beating) and were told to no longer speak in Jesus' name. Yet they left the beatings rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering for the Name of Jesus. They continued day after day to preach in the temple courts and homes and never stopped proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.   Now:   This tells us the importance of following Jesus. Pastor gives a personal testimony of great opposition that he experienced and how he and others were told to stop talking about the Holy Spirit. He concludes with sharing that the group resigned their positions, and were more concerned about obeying God than obeying people. The result was Awake Us Now and God's blessing is reaching more people than ever thought possible from around the world. He share how he and the ministry continue to rejoice as we see the incredible power of the risen Jesus, the power of the Holy Spirit and the amazing love of the Father. Pastor ends with stating God's desire Is that all people be saved and come to the knowledge of the Truth in Christ Jesus.   This week's READING ASSIGNMENT:   Acts chapter 5-6 (read and reflect on these two chapters together     Now What? Learn about God at https://www.awakeusnow.com EVERYTHING we offer is FREE.   Check out this video series from our website: https://www.awakeusnow.com/god-acts-then-now   Or watch from our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ApwakeUsNow/streams   Join us Sundays live or on demand from our website  https://www.awakeusnow.com/sunday-service

The Gospel | Romans 13:1-7

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In this Father's Day message, we explore the profound significance of the Lord's Prayer, positioned at the very center of Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. This isn't by accident—Jesus intentionally placed prayer at the heart of kingdom living. Discover how the Lord's Prayer is more than just words to recite; it's a transformative practice designed to shape our hearts and align our lives with God's purposes. Jesus gave us this prayer not as religious repetition, but as a proactive spiritual discipline that reminds us who we're talking to, realigns our will with His, and draws us closer to our Heavenly Father. Through each phrase—from recognizing God's holiness to requesting daily provision, from receiving forgiveness to finding deliverance—we learn that prayer isn't primarily about getting something from God, but about getting close to God. It's about knowing the Father, not just knowing the prayer. This message challenges us to move beyond reactive, crisis-driven prayer to an intentional practice that transforms us from the inside out. What would happen if you prayed the Lord's Prayer three times a day for the next week? How might it shape your perspective, your relationships, and your walk with God? Matthew 5-7 (Sermon on the Mount) Matthew 6:9-15 (The Lord's Prayer) Luke 11 (Disciples ask Jesus to teach them to pray) Deuteronomy 6:4-9 (The Shema) Mark 4:1 (Jesus tempted in the wilderness) Mark 9 (Demon cast out through prayer) For more information about our church, visit npfcc.org  To help support the ongoing work of NPFCC and our mission partners around the globe, you can make a donation at npfcc.org/give 

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Jesus did not ask His disciples what the crowds thought of Him. He made it personal. Who do YOU say that I am? That question was asked in one of the darkest places imaginable, surrounded by pagan shrines and the gates of Hades, and it is still waiting for your answer today. How you answer it shapes how you lead, how you love, and how you live. Take a few minutes this week to sit with that question honestly.

What if Jesus spoke one word over your life today: “Be opened.” In Episode 172 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, we meditate on Mark 7:31–37, where Jesus gently leads a deaf man away from the crowd before healing him with the Aramaic word “Ephphatha”—“Be opened.” This miracle reveals more than Christ's power to heal physical deafness. It reveals His compassionate heart. Jesus doesn't perform for the crowd; He meets the man personally, touches his ears and tongue, sighs with compassion, and speaks a life-changing word. The same invitation echoes into our lives today. Where have our hearts become closed by disappointment? Where have our ears grown dull to God's voice? Where has fear kept us from speaking the truth God has placed within us? Through guided prayer, contemplative reflection, and a simple practice of listening, this episode invites you to receive Christ's healing word personally and to become more attentive to His presence. In this episode: • Mark 7:31–37 devotional reflection • Jesus heals the deaf man • The meaning of “Ephphatha” • Learning to hear God's voice • Christian meditation and contemplative prayer • Spiritual openness and healing • Listening to Jesus in everyday life

2026-06-21 Questioning Jesus: "Why Don't Your Disciples Keep the Traditions?" Mark 7: 1-23 (Scott Warner) by Scott Warner

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode, we resume reading from Bk4: The Demoniac of the Decapolis.Original music by Angela Marie (Mohammed). Messiah. Savior. Passion of Christ. Religion. Wisdom. Miracles. Catholic Christian Theology. Apostles. Disciples. Believers. Followers. Early Church. Holy Communion. Healing. Suffering Sacrifice. New Testament. Bible. Parables. Teaching

In this special Father's Day episode of the Journey of Hope Podcast, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon President Camille Melki for an encouraging conversation about the challenges fathers face in today's rapidly changing world and the hope that can only be found in Christ.From war and economic uncertainty to cultural pressures and the growing influence of technology, fathers everywhere are navigating difficult circumstances while striving to protect, provide for, and lead their families. Camille shares biblical insights on the role of fathers, pointing listeners to the example of our Heavenly Father and the enduring truths found in Scripture.Throughout the conversation, Elio and Camille explore how fathers can remain grounded in their faith, lead with integrity, and trust God even when circumstances feel beyond their control. Drawing from personal experiences, biblical examples, and the realities facing families in Lebanon and around the world, this episode offers practical encouragement for fathers seeking to lead their families well.Listeners will also hear a heartfelt reflection on God's faithfulness through life's challenges, including Elio's experience as a new father, and why prayer, Scripture, and dependence on Christ remain essential anchors for every parent.The episode concludes with a call to pray for fathers in Lebanon who are navigating conflict, economic hardship, and uncertainty while faithfully caring for their families.Show NotesThe Challenges Fathers Face Today·      Navigating war, conflict, and instability·      Providing security and stability during uncertain times·      Financial pressures and economic hardship·      Raising children in a rapidly changing culture·      The influence of technology and social media on familiesThe Biblical Role of a Father·      Protecting and providing for the family·      Leading with integrity and righteousness·      Modeling faith, patience, and forgiveness·      Pointing children toward Christ·      Reflecting the love of our Heavenly FatherLearning from Scripture·      The example of the father in the Parable of the Prodigal Son·      God's love, grace, and pursuit of His children·      Proverbs 20:7 and the importance of integrity·      Finding wisdom and direction through God's WordTrusting God Through Every Season·      Remembering God's faithfulness in past circumstances·      Building confidence through prayer and Scripture·      Finding peace when situations feel beyond our control·      Trusting God's care for our children and families·      Depending on Christ rather than our own strengthA Father's Personal Journey·      Elio's experience as a new father of twins·      Walking through uncertainty during a NICU stay·      Learning to surrender fears to the Lord·      Discovering God's peace in moments of helplessnessEncouragement for Fathers·      God has not called fathers to carry every burden alone·      Faithfulness matters more than perfection·      Prayer remains one of the greatest gifts fathers can give their children·      Our ultimate hope and security are found in ChristPrayer Requests·      Pray for fathers around the world facing uncertainty and hardship.·      Pray for fathers in Lebanon navigating economic and political instability.·      Pray for wisdom, patience, and strength as parents raise their children.·      Pray that fathers would lead their families with integrity and faith.·      Pray for children to grow in their relationship with Christ.·      Pray that families would find their hope and security in God alone.Key TakeawayNo matter how challenging the circumstances may be, fathers can find strength, wisdom, and hope in Christ. By remaining rooted in Scripture, committed to prayer, and dependent on God's faithfulness, they can lead their families with confidence and integrity through every season of life.Connect & Pray With Us

1 Kings 17:8-16 Delivered June 14, 2026 at Disciples of Christ Worship Center, New Roads, LA

What does persistent faith look like when God's response seems difficult or delayed? In Episode 171 of the 2 Minute Disciple podcast, we meditate on Mark 7:24–30, one of the most challenging and profound encounters in the Gospels. A Gentile woman approaches Jesus, pleading for her daughter's healing, and receives an unexpected response. Yet instead of walking away discouraged, she responds with remarkable humility, courage, and unwavering faith. Her simple reply—“Even the dogs under the table are allowed to eat the scraps from the children's plates”—reveals a heart that trusts completely in the mercy of Christ. Jesus honors her faith, and her daughter is healed. This contemplative devotional explores the beauty of persistent prayer, humble faith, and trusting God's goodness even when His timing or His answers are difficult to understand. Through guided prayer, Scripture reflection, and a practical spiritual exercise, you'll be encouraged to bring your unanswered prayers back to Jesus with renewed confidence. Whether you're praying for healing, reconciliation, direction, or breakthrough, this episode reminds us that the mercy of Jesus is more than enough—and that faithful persistence is never wasted. In this episode: • Mark 7:24–30 devotional reflection • The faith of the Syrophoenician woman • Persistent prayer and humble trust • God's mercy for all people • Christian meditation and contemplative prayer • Trusting Jesus through delayed answers • Growing in resilient faith

Send me a DM here (it doesn't let me respond), OR email me: imagineabetterworld2020@gmail.comThis is an important throwback episode from Season 1 of my show. Jon was named in a recent episode I aired on 'Movie Night' regarding the RAINS List. I thought I would shine a light on Jon for the work he's done throughout the years in this incredible episode I did with him about 6 years ago! RAINS LIST EPIOSDE: https://youtu.be/ry6NbPHJ_a8What a great honor and joy to get to have one of my own personal heroes and inspirations on the show - whistleblower and angel to the children, Jon Wedger . This is one of the most mind-bending episodes to date and without a doubt you will find some of the most invaluable, shocking, and empowering information you've never heard before.Joining us from the UK where his influence and insider information has been recognized far and wide, Jon rose to prominence nationally and internationally for publicly exposing the deliberate, systemic and institutional cover-up of child pro-stitution, sa-tanic ritual abuse, and all other crimes against children.As one of the original whistleblowers of our time on these topics, Jon now works to bring awareness to exposing the people and criminal activity hidden from the public with his organization, The Jon Wedger Foundation, where he works to protect whistleblowers in the police and survivors of abuse.Most importantly, Jon describes himself as a Disciple of Jesus Christ, and I believe you'll see this is self-evident in the work he does being a real life angel and hero to our children.Fun Fact: Jon was an original inspiration for this podcast. His courage helped me find mine and I hope you learn as much as I have and draw your own personal inspiration from this incredible man.*Not all heroes wear capes****If you found value in this episode and want to support the work we are doing, please 'Like', comment, share, turn on alerts, and SUBSCRIBE so you can be the first to know when new episodes drop

You cannot manufacture Kingdom multiplication on human horsepower. True multiplication is always the byproduct of being led by the Spirit. Subscribe to the latest sermons: http://bit.ly/TBCsermons To learn more about The Block Church: http://theblockchurch.org/ Stay Connected Facebook: http://bit.ly/2vOiaLa Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nzZNWB Twitter: http://bit.ly/2KEScPL #theblockchurch #ChurchOnline #Onlinechurch

We're going to see what we're praying for, but we've got to stick together as one and pray God's will. When we do that, anything is possible! Subscribe to the latest sermons: http://bit.ly/TBCsermons To learn more about The Block Church: http://theblockchurch.org/ Stay Connected Facebook: http://bit.ly/2vOiaLa Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nzZNWB Twitter: http://bit.ly/2KEScPL #theblockchurch #ChurchOnline #Onlinechurch

In this episode you will learn how to be a loyal, steadfast disciple who cannot be swayed by people's opinions and the attacks of the enemy.

This episode of Dangerous Dogma features a conversation between Word&Way Editor Brian Kaylor, Lutheran minister and journalist Angela Denker, and Disciples pastor and author Beau Underwood. The conversation includes discussion about the Southern Baptist Convention's push against women in ministry, the Pentagon changing how it codes the faith of military members, and the latest in the world of sports. You can watch a video version of the conversation here. Here are a few pieces related to the episode: - Angela mentioned All the Buried Women podcast from Beth Allison Barr and Savannah Locke. - Brian wrote for Baptist News Global about how "Not all Baptists are Southern." - Brian wrote for A Public Witness about sexual abuse and the SBC's rightward shift. - Angela mentioned a piece by Tia Levings about the SBC. - Brian and Jeremy Fuzy wrote for A Public Witness about the Pentagon's new religion codes. - Angela mentioned a piece about people Knicks fans on Rikers Island & a New Yorker piece about Andrew Tate. - Brian mentioned On the Media's special podcast series "American Emergency." Also, check out the most recent books by the three panelists: Brian Kaylor, The Bible According to Christian Nationalists: Exploiting Scripture for Political Power Angela Denker, Disciples of White Jesus: The Radicalization of American Boyhood Beau Underwood (with Brian Kaylor), Baptizing America How Mainline Protestants Helped Build Christian Nationalism

Give Attention to Reading: John | John 18:1-19:16

"Build a boat." It was a quiet word received during prayer, mysterious enough that Tammy Darling joked it might mean a cruise was on the horizon. Weeks passed with no further clarity — and then the storm hit. Her husband's diagnosis of thyroid cancer arrived suddenly, and what had seemed like a cryptic phrase became a lifeline of meaning: they were going to the other side, and they were going to need a boat to get there. In this deeply personal and faith-stirring episode, Tammy walks us through one of the hardest seasons of her life with honesty and hard-won hope. The story Jesus tells in Mark 4 is one every storm-tossed believer needs to hear again. A long day of ministry. A boat. A sleeping Savior. Waves battering the sides. Disciples terrified. And then — a word, and stillness. Jesus never promised His followers smooth water. He promised to go with them to the other side. What Tammy discovered through her husband's surgery, the surgeon's devastating words, eight months of uncertainty, and finally a cancer-free scan, is that the middle moments are not wasted moments. They are sacred. They are holy. And some of the greatest growth in faith comes not from being rescued out of the storm, but from being carried through it, all the way to the other side. Today's Bible Verse "That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, 'Let us go over to the other side.'"— Mark 4:35, NIV Ponder Today Jesus never promised calm water — He promised to go with us. The disciples weren't guaranteed a smooth crossing. They were guaranteed His presence in the boat. That promise belongs to you too, in whatever storm you are currently navigating. God sometimes prepares us for storms before they arrive. The word to "build a boat" came weeks before the diagnosis. God's preparation is not always obvious in the moment, but looking back, His faithfulness is unmistakable. The middle moments are sacred, not wasted. The stretch between the storm rising and reaching the other side is where faith is genuinely tested and genuinely grown. Don't despise the middle — it is doing a holy work in you. It is okay to believe and still struggle with unbelief. Like the father in Mark 9:24, Tammy cried out, "I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief." That honest prayer is not a failure of faith. It is faith in its most courageous and human form. Getting to the other side may not look the way you imagined. The cancer was not removed in surgery as hoped. The healing came eight months later, by a different means, on a different timeline. God's ways to the other side are rarely the ones we would have chosen, but they are always faithful. A Prayer for You Today Jesus, we thank You that even through the roughest of storms, You are with us. In that knowledge, we can rest, even as You rested in the boat while the storm raged on. When You say we are going to the other side, we rest assured that we will make it through whatever trial we are facing. You are truly with us in all things. With grateful hearts we pray, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer steadied your heart in the middle of a storm you didn't see coming, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to anchor your faith through every season of life. 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.

Leo Strauss is not a name many conservatives would know, but his philosophy, and the students who follow it, radically redefined the movement. Strauss was an accomplished scholar with an interesting method for interpreting philosophical texts. Despite an impressive intellect, Strauss' larger project had implications that his students followed to create the movement we call neoconservatism. We'll break down what Strauss believed and how his students created a revolution inside conservatism.    Follow on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-auron-macintyre-show/id1657770114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3S6z4LBs8Fi7COupy7YYuM?si=4d9662cb34d148af Substack: https://auronmacintyre.substack.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuronMacintyre Gab: https://gab.com/AuronMacIntyre YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/c/AuronMacIntyre Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-390155 Odysee: https://odysee.com/@AuronMacIntyre:f Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auronmacintyre/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matthew 6: 1 - 6

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"Disciple- A Word Study"

What happens to a debt when it's forgiven?In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked lines in the Lord's Prayer: "Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors." Drawing from personal devotion and Paul's teaching on the Body of Christ, we wrestle with a simple but profound truth: debt never simply disappears. Someone always absorbs the cost.But what about the debts that can't be measured in dollars? What happens when someone steals your peace, damages your reputation, weakens trust, or leaves emotional wounds behind? How do those debts get paid?We discuss the connection between forgiveness and body life, why unresolved offenses affect more than just the people involved, the difference between restitution and restoration, and why true discipleship requires us to stop justifying our own failures while magnifying the failures of others.At its core, forgiveness is not simply a matter of obedience. It's a matter of faith. Do we trust that when we release what we're owed, God is able to restore what was lost?This conversation will challenge the way you think about forgiveness, responsibility, community, and the transforming power of grace.

Over the last several years, God has been saving thousands of people in one state in South Asia - all glory to God! Glenn and Rhonda have led out in this work, and have some helpful keys that contributed to this growth. Two keys in particular are easy access to the Scriptures (in audio form on SD cards) and extraordinary prayer. Also listen in to hear how simple tracking methods are not primarily used to "count churches," but in order to provide a road map for believers, and a symbol of their significance in God's Kingdom. Ordinary believers are empowered to know God's Word well, mature in their faith (including practice and theology), and lead many others to faith in Jesus Christ. Praise God for how HE is working to seek and save the lost. Glenn and Rhonda have some excellent resources to share (in English, Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Gujrati, and Nepali). For access to their Ek Rasta materials (story set from Creation to New Creation), and to learn more about their reporting technique using simple church circles, visit their website: https://southasiansands.wixsite.com/ekrasta 10-minute video of Rhonda explaining the simple church mapping tool:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IFnYlwYiO3UPxY3s92brEN5leejdNYm_/view?usp=drivesdk Free Ek Rasta app downloads for your Apple or android devices:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ek-rasta/id1517191653 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.rajasthan.ekrasta.multi   Connect with us: The Coworkers Podcast website Email: coworkersstudy@gmail.com

In this episode Rebecca Maxwell interviews Amber Hicks, a friend and kids minister at Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. They dive deep into the philosophy behind gospel-centered kids ministry and partnering with parents in making disciples. Parents are encouraged to focus on setting up practical rhythms for family life (scripture, prayer, worship, memorization), and prioritizing heart-focused parenting over mere behavior management. Amber and Rebecca also address challenges kids face today—screens, social media, and cultural noise—and offer simple, everyday practices to disciple children, share stories of the unique challenges ministry families face, and point listeners to resources and community support for raising faith-filled kids. For more information on Rebecca Maxwell or her practice, please visit https://www.jesusandyourmentalhealth.com/

This week on Faith to Go, hosts Charlette Preslar and David Tremaine explore one of the most challenging passages in Matthew's Gospel. As Jesus prepares his disciples for the realities of ministry, he tells them, “Do not be afraid,” even as he acknowledges the rejection, conflict, and sacrifice that can come with following him.Together, Charlette and David reflect on what it means to live faithfully in a world that often pulls us in different directions. How do we find courage when discipleship feels costly? What does it mean to proclaim good news from the housetops? And how does God's intimate care for us—even knowing every hair on our heads—give us strength for the journey?Faith to Go is a ministry of The Episcopal Diocese of San Diego.  Click here to learn more about EDSD's great work in our region and how you can support this ministry.Remember to get in contact with us!Email: faithtogo@edsd.orgInstagram: @faithtogo

Lauren and Jamie sit down with Ashlynn Clay for a deeper conversation following her previous appearance on the podcast. Ashlynn shares more of her story, what led her to the ELC, and how God has been working through her life since stepping into that season of obedience. Together, they discuss disciple-making, serving others, spiritual growth, and the fruit that comes from faithfully following Jesus wherever He leads. This episode is an honest and encouraging conversation about surrender, purpose, and what it looks like to invest in people for the Kingdom.

Sunday Teaching: 6.14.26 Teaching by: Xavier Brasseur 

Welcome to the second Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of Mark and discuss how this short Gospel helps us understand both the identity and mission of Jesus. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.