Podcasts about Distant

Heavy rain falling on dense forest foliage and rumbling thunder sounds creates a truly tranquil atmosphere, bringing a sense of peace and quiet to those who are fortunate enough to experience it. That is why we trekked deep into the forest, searching for the perfect spot to record this beautiful ambience and bring it to your home. Playing this thunder and rain noise to sleep at night is a great way to help you feel tired and reduce stress after a busy day. It can also help mask outside sounds that distract you as you try to fall asleep, such as a busy highway or a noisy neighbor. If you enjoy the sounds of nature as much as we do, you will love this thunderstorm and rain sound for sleeping when you go to bed tonight!At Relaxing White Noise, our goal is to help you sleep well. This episode is eight hours long with no advertisements in the middle, so you can use it as a sleeping sound throughout the night. Listening to our white noise sounds via the podcast gives you the freedom to lock your phone at night, keeping your bedroom dark as you fall asleep. It also allows you to switch between apps while studying or working with no interruption in the ambient sound.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Contact Us for Partnership Inquiries⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Relaxing White Noise is the number one destination on YouTube for white noise and nature sounds to help you sleep, study or soothe a baby. With more than a billion views across YouTube and other platforms, we are excited to now share our popular ambient tracks on the Relaxing White Noise podcast. People use white noise for sleeping, focus, sound masking or relaxation. We couldn't be happier to help folks live better lives. This podcast has the sound for you whether you use white noise for studying, to soothe a colicky baby, to fall asleep or for simply enjoying a peaceful moment. No need to buy a white noise machine when you can listen to these sounds for free. Cheers to living your best life!DISCLAIMER: Remember that loud sounds can potentially damage your hearing. When playing one of our ambiences, if you cannot have a conversation over the sound without raising your voice, the sound may be too loud for your ears. Please do not place speakers right next to a baby's ears. If you have difficulty hearing or hear ringing in your ears, please immediately discontinue listening to the white noise sounds and consult an audiologist or your physician. The sounds provided by Relaxing White Noise are for entertainment purposes only and are not a treatment for sleep disorders or tinnitus. If you have significant difficulty sleeping on a regular basis, experience fitful/restless sleep, or feel tired during the day, please consult your physician.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Relaxing White Noise Privacy Policy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠© Relaxing White Noise LLC, 2026. All rights reserved. Any reproduction or republication of all or part of this text/visual/audio is prohibited.

Music. Emotion. Brain waves. Whale songs. Toadfish. Distant moons. Loud apes. And why it's worth it to practice piano. Brilliant and warm musician and assistant professor at Albuquerque's University of New Mexico, Dr. David Bashwiner is a theoretical, neuro- and biomusicologist. Settling into his office (with a baby grand) we covered everything from bird songs to aquatic echolocation, how scales work, major vs. minor keys and their impact on the brain, music therapies, white noise, binaural beats, mole crickets, fandom as identity, spider guitar strings, Baby Mozart, so-called perfect pitch, and so much more. Stay tuned for a bonus episode hosted by Podmother Jarrett Sleeper about getting more creative musically. Go bang on something. Hard.  Visit Dr. Bashwiner's website and follow him on Google Scholar A donation went to APS International High School More episode sources and links Other episodes you may enjoy: Mnemonology (MEMORY), Eudemonology (HAPPINESS), Molecular Neurobiology (BRAIN CHEMICALS), Salugenology (WHY HUMANS REQUIRE HOBBIES), Ornithology (BIRDS), Mantodeology (PRAYING MANTISES), Primatology (APES & MONKEYS), Misophonology (DISTRACTING SOUND & NOISE RAGE), Attention-Deficit Neuropsychology (ADHD), Funology (YES, FUN) 400+ Ologies episodes sorted by topic Smologies (short, classroom-safe) episodes Sponsors of Ologies Transcripts and bleeped episodes Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes! Follow Ologies on Instagram and Bluesky Follow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTok Editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions and Jake Chaffee Managing Director: Susan Hale Scheduling Producer: Noel Dilworth Transcripts by Aveline Malek  Website by Kelly R. Dwyer Theme song by Nick Thorburn Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the problem isn't that God has left you—but that he's leading you somewhere you never expected to go? Few experiences are more unsettling for a Christian than the feeling that God has become distant. You pray, read Scripture, attend church, and try to stay faithful, yet the warmth and certainty you once felt seem to disappear. When that happens, many of us immediately assume we've done something wrong. We begin searching for the mistake, wondering why God feels absent and how we can get back to where we used to be. In the first episode of our short summer series, Beach Reads for Real Life, listen in as John Tinnin talks about the book When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near by Kyle Strobel & John Coe. The authors challenge the assumption that the Christian life should be a steady climb from one spiritual high to the next. Instead, they show how God often does some of his deepest work in seasons of uncertainty, silence, and longing—times when we can't rely on feelings and are invited to trust him in new ways. What makes this book so refreshing is its honesty. Rather than offering quick fixes or formulas for getting God back, it gives language to feelings many believers experience but rarely discuss. The authors invite us to stop treating the spiritual life like a self-improvement project and begin seeing it as a relationship that often grows through vulnerability, dependence, and surrender. For anyone who has ever wondered why God feels far away, this book offers both comfort and a different way of understanding the journey.  Connect with us:  Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds Subscribe to our weekly newsletter: Website: withyouintheweeds.com

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Rabbi Lazer Gurkow is a shliach in London, Ontario where he serves as the rabbi of Congregation Beth Tefilah.In this episode, Rabbi Gurkow shares his memories of growing up in Boston in the home of two parents who themselves grew up in the Soviet Union, and his leaving home at six years old to study in Brooklyn.He discusses the difference between being a parent then and today, how a chossid has to adapt to his times, and how this informs his own perspective today.____Support this podcast at: https://www.hflpodcast.com/donateIf you would like to sponsor an episode or advertise on the podcast please reach out to bentzi@yuvlamedia.com____This week's episode is brought to you by "This World Is A Garden," a new film and live concert production by Yuvla Media based on the Rebbe's first talk, Bosi Lgani.Combining beautiful cinematography with a live performance by a string quartet, this production is a meditation on hope and holding on to a vision even as time passes by.Now you can bring this groundbreaking experience of Bosi Lgani to your community.For more info please visit: ⁠https://www.yuvlamedia.com/thisworldisagarden____Homesick for Lubavitch is a project of Yuvla Media.Bentzi Avtzon is a filmmaker who specializes in telling the stories of thoughtful and heartfelt organizations. Business inquiries only: hello@yuvlamedia.comConnect with BentziWebsite | ⁠https://www.yuvlamedia.com

In this interview, Spencer Dalke sits down with theologian Kyle Strobel to explore the often confusing experience of spiritual dryness and seasons when God feels absent. Drawing from his own story and the wisdom of the Puritans and figures like Jonathan Edwards, Strobel explains how these periods—often described as “spiritual desertion”—are not signs of failure or abandonment, but part of God's work in deepening faith, exposing hidden sin, and teaching humility. He challenges the common assumption that spiritual maturity is measured by emotional highs, instead pointing listeners toward a life of steady faith, honest prayer, and dependence on God even when feelings fade. The conversation offers a pastoral vision of spiritual formation that centers on abiding in Christ in weakness, learning to bring one's true self before God, and discovering that even in the desert, God is at work drawing believers into deeper love and trust.  God's consolation—and desolation! —as gifts to us.  Responding humbly to God's gifts.  How to carry on in seasons of God's desolation.  “At a certain point, the Lord leads us into the desert to show us what's in our hearts. If you think all spiritual formation is you doing spiritual practices, that's going to reveal that you're trying to live the Christian life in your own strength.”  “In all of these different experiences, the answer is the same: Draw near to Jesus. It's never trying to get somewhere; it's always saying, ‘If this is where you have me, Lord, I am yours here.'”  Featured work: When God Seems Distant: Surprising Ways God Deepens Our Faith and Draws Us Near  Connect with Kyle Strobel on Substack.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

We're back with Jeffrey Adams and his incredible Icebox Radio Theater. This week on The Rack: "A Distant Land, Part 2"!

A launch-packed Wednesday kicks off with two rocket milestones — SpaceX's BlueBird 8-10 direct-to-cell satellite launch and Ariane 6's record-breaking Amazon Leo flight — followed by a splashdown update for the science-laden Dragon CRS-34. Then a Chandra double-header delivers the most detailed X-ray view ever of M87's famous black hole jet, plus the discovery of possible supernova wreckage at the very heart of the Milky Way. We close with JWST's extraordinary weather portrait of WASP-121b — a planet where the rain is made of rubies and sapphires.   Story Summaries & Key Facts   Story 1 — SpaceX BlueBird 8-10 Launch •       Launched: 2:39 a.m. EDT, 17 June 2026, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SLC-40) •       Vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9 (booster B1077, 29th flight) •       Booster recovery: drone ship 'A Shortfall of Gravitas', Atlantic Ocean •       Payload: AST SpaceMobile BlueBird 8, 9 & 10 (Block 2 next-generation satellites) •       Antenna array: ~2,400 sq ft each — largest commercial phased arrays in LEO •       Peak data speed: 120 Mbps per coverage cell (nearly double Block 1) •       Processing bandwidth: 10 GHz per satellite •       Goal: space-based cellular broadband direct to standard smartphones •       AST network partners: 50+ MNOs including AT&T, Verizon, Vodafone (~3 billion subscribers)   Story 2 — Ariane 6 Record Payload •       Mission: VA269 / LE-03 (Amazon Leo 3rd Ariane 6 flight; 8th Ariane 6 overall; 3rd of 2026) •       Launch site: Guiana Space Centre, Kourou, French Guiana •       Payload: 36 Amazon Leo broadband satellites — heaviest Ariane payload ever (~20,820 kg) •       First flight of upgraded P160C solid rocket boosters (debut; replaces P120C) •       P160C improvement: +1 metre longer, carries 156 tonnes propellant each (+10% performance) •       Ariane 64 LEO capacity with P160C: ~22 tonnes •       Previous flights each carried 32 satellites; today's adds 4 more •       Arianespace milestone: 100 Amazon Leo satellites launched in under 5 months •       Next Ariane 6 launch: 28 August (2-booster configuration; likely Meteosat-14)   Story 3 — Dragon CRS-34 Splashdown (Update) •       UPDATE on yesterday's S05E116 story (undocking reported 16 June 2026) •       Dragon CRS-34 splashed down off Southern California coast, 17 June 2026 (~5:08 a.m. PDT) •       Capsule: Cargo Dragon 2 (C209, 6th flight); undocked ~12:25 p.m. EDT 16 June •       Science returned: bioprinted organ/cartilage tissue; DNA-inspired cancer treatment materials •       Also returned: blood-forming stem cells; cryogenic propellant storage experiment data •       Dragon is the ONLY ISS cargo vehicle capable of returning cargo to Earth intact •       Time-sensitive samples flown by helicopter from recovery ship to Kennedy Space Center •       CRS-34 launched 15 May 2026; delivered ~6,500 lbs cargo to Expedition 74 crew   Story 4 — Chandra / M87 Jet (Double-Header Part 1) •       Published: 15 June 2026; presented at 248th AAS Meeting, Pasadena, CA •       Lead researcher: Camille Poitras (PhD student, Laval University, Canada) •       M87* mass: 6.5 billion solar masses; distance: ~55 million light-years •       M87* was the first black hole ever directly imaged (Event Horizon Telescope, 2019) •       Data span: Chandra observations 2012–2025, processed with advanced deconvolution •       Key finding 1: Two distinct components revealed in feature HST-1 (previously blended) •       Key finding 2: Global X-ray emission decrease of up to 84% — consistent with synchrotron cooling •       Key finding 3: Jet features show both quasi-stationary and superluminal apparent motion •       Multi-wavelength: Chandra + JWST + Hubble + VLA + ALMA combined •       Significance: most detailed evolving picture of any black hole jet ever produced   Story 5 — Chandra / Galactic Centre Supernova (Double-Header Part 2) •       Published: Astrophysical Journal, released 14–15 June 2026 •       Lead: Zhenlin Zhu et al. (UCLA); data from Chandra + ESA XMM-Newton + MeerKAT + Pan-STARRS •       Location: Sagittarius C complex, ~26,000 light-years from Earth •       Finding: possible supernova remnant (diffuse X-ray emission) near Sgr A* •       If confirmed: closest supernova remnant ever found to Sagittarius A* •       Estimated age of explosion: ~1,700 years ago (approx. 3rd–4th century CE) •       Ejection speed: ~2 million mph; brightens region ~10x vs nearby star clusters •       Galactic centre context: extreme region of massive stars, magnetic threads, fast-orbiting gas •       Importance: SNRs supply iron, oxygen, silicon — key ingredients for planet/life formation   Story 6 — JWST / WASP-121b •       Published: June 2026 (JWST new observational results); story filed 16 June 2026 •       Planet: WASP-121b — ultra-hot Jupiter, ~855 light-years away, constellation Puppis •       Size: ~1.75–2× Jupiter; tidally locked (one side always faces its star) •       Orbital period: just 30.5 hours (one of the shortest known) •       Dayside temperature: ~3,000°C (hot enough to vaporise metals including iron, aluminium) •       Wind speed: ~18,000 km/h, carrying vaporised metals from dayside to nightside •       Ruby/sapphire rain: aluminium + oxygen → corundum (Al₂O₃) → with impurities = ruby/sapphire •       JWST delivered: most detailed 3D atmospheric weather portrait of any exoplanet to date •       Broader context: marks shift from 2D snapshots to full 3D atmospheric modelling of exoplanetsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. 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What do we do when God no longer feels as close as He used to feel? Many sincere believers experience seasons when prayer feels empty, Scripture feels quiet, and God seems strangely absent. For leaders especially, those seasons can feel confusing, discouraging, and even shameful. In this episode of the Unhurried Living Podcast, Alan Fadling sits down with theologian and spiritual formation professor Kyle Strobel to discuss the new book When God Seems Distant, coauthored with John Coe. Together, they explore: Why spiritual dryness is a normal part of mature faith The danger of equating spiritual feelings with God’s presence How suffering and helplessness can become places of formation The subtle ways we avoid God—even through our spirituality Why love, rather than striving, is what truly transforms us This conversation offers a compassionate and deeply hopeful vision for anyone walking through uncertainty, weariness, disappointment, or spiritual distance. Whether you are a pastor, leader, spiritual director, or simply someone longing to remain near to God in difficult seasons, this episode offers wisdom and encouragement for the journey. Connect with Alan on LinkedIn or learn more about Unhurried Living programs on their website. Learn about PACE: Certificate in Leadership and Soul Care Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Have you ever felt like God was silent, distant, or absent? In this powerful conversation, Kyle Strobel shares how seasons of spiritual dryness can become some of the most transformative moments in a believer's life. Discover why faith isn't built on emotional highs and how God often does His deepest work in the desert. If you're struggling with doubt, discouragement, or spiritual fatigue, this episode offers biblical hope and practical encouragement.About the GuestKyle Strobel is the Director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation and Associate Professor of Spiritual Theology at Talbot School of Theology. He is a theologian, author, speaker, and co-author of When God Seems Distant and Where Prayer Becomes Real. His work focuses on spiritual formation, prayer, and helping Christians experience genuine transformation in Christ. Reasons to ListenHope for Dry Seasons Discover why spiritual dryness is not necessarily a sign that something is wrong, but may actually be evidence that God is deepening your faith and transforming your heart. Practical Spiritual Formation Learn practical ways to continue praying, reading Scripture, and walking with Jesus when emotions and motivation disappear. Biblical Perspective Gain a deeper understanding of the Psalms, suffering, weakness, and God's surprising work in seasons that feel spiritually barren. Big TakeawaysGod Works in Deserts Seasons of spiritual dryness are often places where God exposes deeper issues of the heart and teaches us to trust Him by faith rather than feelings. Feelings Aren't Faith God's presence is not measured by emotional experiences. Mature faith learns to trust God's promises even when He feels distant. Weakness Reveals Need Spiritual growth happens when we recognize how much we need God's forgiveness, grace, and transforming work. The Psalms Give Language Honest prayers found in the Psalms help believers bring their confusion, disappointment, and struggles directly to God. Transformation Over Information Knowledge alone cannot produce Christlike character. Spiritual formation requires surrender, humility, and dependence on Jesus. Missional ChallengesPray the Psalms Daily Spend the next seven days praying one Psalm each day, allowing Scripture to shape your honest conversations with God. Practice Honest Prayer Bring one area of discouragement, doubt, or weakness directly to God instead of hiding it behind religious performance. Encourage a Struggling Believer Reach out to someone who may be experiencing spiritual dryness and remind them that God remains faithful even when He feels distant. Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Kyle Strobel 01:00 – Kyle's Personal Journey Through Spiritual Darkness 05:00 – Discovering the "Dark Night of the Soul" 10:00 – Why Information Doesn't Equal Transformation 13:00 – Understanding Spiritual Dryness in the Christian Life 16:00 – The Lifeline of Honest Community 17:00 – Learning to Pray the Psalms 19:00 – Why Churches Rarely Discuss Spiritual Dryness 25:00 – Passion vs. Deep Affection for Jesus 26:00 – Moving from Zeal to Steadfast Faithfulness 34:00 – What Churches Need to Understand About the Desert 37:00 – Practical Ways to Walk with God in Dry Seasons 43:00 – Finding God in Weakness 44:00 – Final Encouragement for Struggling Believers 45:00 – Fun Questions & Favorite Psalms 49:00 – Where to Connect with Kyle StrobelGuest Website & Social MediaBuy 'When God Seems Distant' BookWebsiteKyle Strobel Substack #themissionallife #themissionallifepodcast #Jesus #KyleStrobel #SpiritualFormation #PrayerLife #ChristianGrowth #FaithJourney #WhenGodSeemsDistant #ChristianPodcast

Sermon preached by Suzie & Kirk Person at Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Andrea Ferrara describes using the James Webb Space Telescope to investigate a mysterious red light source initially thought to be the most distant galaxy. By observing luminosity changes over two years, he determined it is likely a rare pair-instability supernova, resulting from the explosion of a massive primordial star. (7)1919

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

We love our children and we want to spend as much time with them as possible. But, the reality is many kids are forced to be separated from their parents for reasons such as divorce, business travel, military deployment, and more. This separation may be physical, but it doesn't have to be overly emotional. Today we'll explore some simple ways parents can strengthen and maintain the connection with their children when away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Jeffrey Adams and his incredible Icebox Radio Theater. This week on The Rack: "A Distant Land, Part 1"!

Is God angry? Distant? Waiting to punish you the next time you fail? Most people believe some version of that. But the Bible tells a completely different story. And the clues are hiding in plain sight.

Is God really near, or does He just feel far away?In the final message of the God Revealed series, John Gunter addresses a struggle many believers quietly carry. We know God is real. We know He is powerful. Yet there are seasons when He feels distant.Drawing from Acts 17, this sermon examines Paul's message to the Athenians and their altar to an unknown god. Paul reveals a God who cannot be contained by temples, controlled by human systems, or kept at a distance. He is the God who gives life, breath, and everything else. He is the God in whom we live and move and have our being.This message reminds us that God's nearness is not dependent on our feelings. He is present in worship, present in suffering, present in ordinary days, and present in every season of life. The question is not whether God is near. The question is whether we are drawing near to Him.Key Themes: God cannot be confined to the boxes we create  God is present in every part of life, not just spiritual moments  We often treat God as distant when Scripture says He is near  God's nearness is an invitation to relationship  Drawing near to God changes how we live every day 

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If you have ever felt like God was distant despite doing all the right things, this message is for you. In the second week of the Summer Psalms series, Pastor Mike LaBerge explores Psalm 13 and addresses a profound question that every believer eventually faces: What do I do when God feels distant? This is not just a theoretical issue; it's a real, raw experience that David expressed in one of the most vulnerable psalms in all of Scripture.“How long, Lord? Will you forget me forever?” This question isn't from someone who has given up on God; it comes from someone who loves God enough to be honest with Him. Pastor Mike demonstrates that this level of honesty is not a sign of weak faith; rather, it is the beginning of genuine faith.This message provides two powerful tools. First, it helps you assess what you are truly feeling and why. Have you drifted away from God, or is He trying to mature you through a challenge that cannot be rushed? Second, it offers practical ways to address those feelings through honesty, remembrance, and developing a rhythm that reconnects you with God.The truth is that God does not move away from us, but we have an incredible capacity to drift. The good news is that all it takes to return is a simple turn back to Him.

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They're busy, stressed, traveling, focused on work... and logically you know nothing is wrong. But your nervous system? Your nervous system is acting like the relationship is on fire. In this episode, we're talking about what to do with yourself when your partner feels distant and why the answer has nothing to do with getting them to text faster, reassure you more, or prove they still care. Because the truth is: The moment they pull back, most anxious attachers immediately abandon themselves. And that's where the spiral begins. In this episode:

This week we have a Summertime Vibe, a bright nostalgic front-yard audio space.10 hours of summer sounds: sprinklers, birds, lawn mowing, some drift and sounds inspired by the heard but never seen ice cream truck. (Anyone have kids? My kids never hear "do the dishes," but they can geolocate an ice cream truck 3 neighborhoods away based on the jingle volume)._____Summertime! Throw on Dove Shack or a summertime mix by Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie (after listening to this week's ambience). Or everything at once with Peruvian takeout and a karate kick to that rotten bastard who cut you off in traffic. Huzzah! Summertime!I hope everyone has a safe and memorable season. Maybe let the outside world do what it does and embrace some selective apathy. Take some time for yourself and those who are important to you. One easy step: turn off cable and commercial news. Cable news is a for-profit industry staffed by people who fill on-air time with content intended to hold eyeballs hostage so they can expose viewers to commercials of erectile dysfunction pills. Pretty easy task—just stage an on-air Chuck E. Cheese fight. Cable news producers invite hacks and debate freaks willing to put their reputations on the line to mock victims of war or shout at each other. “Get your ******* hand out of my face!” is a much simpler way to stack the ENPS rundown of their show than gather or vet stories.Has anyone ever sidled up to you with erectile medications during a restaurant fight? Maybe they should? In the real world, shouting “Bro, eat my fist!” is going to grab a lot of eyeballs—you could then conceivably sell stuff. Give it a try: initiate a ridiculous argument over at the Skee-ball machine. Then switch to, “Everyone! All of you should buy my **** pills!” No one would be okay with that.Look, when you flip your TV to cable news channels, you are not witnessing anything. They are actively taking your eyes through cringe and anger before mushing your face into banking ads and mounds of fast-food meat. And you still won't know what is actually happening in the world.**** them, it's summertime.

Bob Zimmerman reports that the Webb telescope has detected weather variations, including morning clouds, on a distant exoplanet. Additionally, images from Mars show parallel ridges that suggest a history of climate cycles and the presence of significant near-surface ice. (12)JANUARY 1941

How To Find Jesus When He Feels Distant by Fr. Michael Denk

Do you ever feel distant from God, even when you're praying, reading, doing everything “right”? While the distance you feel isn't real, that doesn't mean it's not worth understanding. In this episode, Kyle breaks down the science behind why so many Christians feel far from a God who literally lives inside them. Plus, a practical process for closing the gap between what you know is true and what you actually feel.

As soon as you get close to the root קרב you realize there's much to learn: From family members, to boxing matches, to intestines. Guy helps to make sense of it all, including how it relates to the Aussie TV show "Home and Away." Hear the All-Hebrew Episode on Patreon   New Words and Expressions: Karov, krova, krovim, krovot – Close – קרוב, קרובה, קרובים, קרובות "Nachon at krova" – It's true, you're close – נכון, את קרובה Krov mishpacha – Relative – קרוב משפחה Krovei mishpacha – Relatives – קרובי משפחה Hu karov sheli – He's my relative – הוא קרוב שלי Kirvat dam – Blood relation – קרבת דם Karov rachok – Distant relative – קרוב רחוק Be-karov – Soon – בקרוב Mi-karov – Closely – מקרוב Lekarev – To bring closer – לקרב "Ata yachol lekarev et ha-salat ktsat?" – Can you move the salad a bit closer? – אתה יכול לקרב את הסלט קצת Mekoravim – Entourage, associates – מקורבים Lehitkarev – To come near – להתקרב Hitkarvut – Rapprochement – התקרבות Lehakriv – To sacrifice – להקריב Korban – Sacrifice – קורבן Lehitkarben – To behave as if you're a victim – להתקרבן Hitkarbenut – Behaving as if you're a victim – התקרבנות "Ha-korban ha-ultimativi hu adam she-makriv et atsmo lema'an acherim" – The ultimate sacrifice is someone who gives himself up for the sake of others – הקורבן האולטימטיבי הוא אדם שמקריב את עצמו למען אחרים Hakrava – Self sacrifice – הקרבה Krav – Battle – קרב Krav igruf – Boxing match – קרב איגרוף Sde krav – Battlefield – שדה קרב Krav maga – Israeli self defence technique – קרב מגע Du krav – Duel – דו-קרב "Hem hayu chayalim kraviyim" – They were combat soldiers – הם היו חיילים קרביים Sherut kravi – Combat service – שירות קרבי Jobnik – Soldier who works in an office – ג'ובניק Be-kerev – Among – בקרב Toda mi-kerev lev – Thanks from the bottom of my heart – תודה מקרב לב Kravayim – Intestines – קרביים   Playlist and Clips: Daniel Salomon – Ahava (lyrics) Noa Ben-Hagai – Kirvat Dam Documentary Krovim Krovim Assaf Amdursky – Yakirati (lyrics) Arik Einstein – Sus Etz (lyrics) Riki Kitaro – Al Tihyu Korban Efrat Gosh – Krav Igruf (lyrics) Krav maga The Voice – Du krav (duel) TV11 – Hayalim kraviyim Ep. 230 about lehitmasken, to pretend to be miserable HEB Ep. 333 about leha'avir, pass HEB

Why have we misunderstood what is normally involved in spiritual growth? What does it mean to say that our God is a withdrawing God?” And what do we do when the bible becomes boring and prayer seems pointless? We'll discuss these questions and more with our guest Dr. Kyle Strobel around his new book When God Seems Distant.Kyle Strobel (Ph.D. University of Aberdeen) is the director of Talbot's Institute for Spiritual Formation and Marriage and Family Therapy program. He is a systematic theologian interested in theological anthropology, Jonathan Edwards, spiritual formation and prayer. He writes both popular and academic books and articles, and is on the preaching team at Redeemer Church, La Mirada. Kyle writes regularly on kylestrobel.substack.com==========Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith and Culture is a podcast from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, which offers degrees both online and on campus in Southern California.   Find all episodes of Think Biblically at: https://www.biola.edu/think-biblically.   To submit comments, ask questions, or make suggestions on issues you'd like us to cover or guests you'd like us to have on the podcast, email us at thinkbiblically@biola.edu.  

Before You Refer to the Hospital: De-Escalation, Safety Planning, and Wraparound Care for Teens in Crisis When a suicidal teen is in crisis, is the hospital really the safest call? What outpatient therapists need to know. Curt Widhalm, LMFT, leads this episode from his work running a comprehensive DBT private practice in Los Angeles that specializes in higher-acuity adolescent cases, including teens with serious suicidality, self-harm, and emotional dysregulation. These are exactly the clients most often routed toward psychiatric hospitalization or platform-based care, and Curt argues the default-to-hospital reflex frequently makes things worse, not better. Drawing on recent research and his clinical experience, Curt walks through the iatrogenic harms of adolescent psychiatric inpatient care, why post-discharge is the highest-risk window for completed suicide, and how clinician anxiety can drive premature 5150 holds and crisis referrals. Katie Vernoy, LMFT, joins with years of LPS-designated assessment experience from community mental health, naming what really happens when a teen gets sent in, including the relational rupture that often starts the moment a crisis evaluation is requested. Together they show outpatient therapists, including solo practitioners, how to build the clinical infrastructure that makes hospital diversion a real option: standardized risk assessment, collaborative safety planning that starts at intake, verbal de-escalation, family-integrated care, and wraparound treatment teams that include both formal providers and informal natural supports. This is a continuing education podcourse. Therapists can earn 1 CE credit through the Modern Therapist Learning Community at moderntherapistcommunity.com. What you'll take away: - How to recognize when a teen client really needs inpatient care, and when escalation will cause more harm than help - How to use standardized risk assessment tools (C-SSRS, LRAMP) without losing the therapeutic relationship - How to build a safety plan that actually works, and what to leave out (hint: no-suicide contracts) - What to teach parents about verbal de-escalation and environmental modifications at home - How to construct a mini Intensive Outpatient Program inside a solo or small-group practice - Who belongs on a wraparound treatment team, and how to find informal supports that families often forget to mention - How systemic barriers and health disparities shape access and outcomes for Black, Hispanic, and lower-SES adolescents Timestamps: 00:15 - CE intro and how to earn 1 CE credit 05:17 - Why outpatient therapists need real de-escalation protocols 11:23 - What actually happens during a crisis evaluation, with Katie's LPS-designated insights 18:46 - Iatrogenic harm and post-discharge suicide risk in adolescents 26:27 - Distant admissions, capped beds, and reentry into school and community 30:43 - Building safety plans from the first session, not the first crisis 34:32 - What belongs in a comprehensive adolescent safety plan 41:05 - When a teen says "I want to die," and why language matters 47:27 - Family-integrated care in solo private practice 48:56 - Building a mini IOP without the institutional overhead 55:29 - Wraparound teams and the role of informal natural supports 59:51 - ROIs, HIPAA-compliant communication, and minor consent 1:01:00 - Health disparities and access for marginalized adolescents Earn 1 CE credit: Therapists can earn 1 CE credit for this episode through the Modern Therapist Learning Community. Register, purchase the course, pass the post-test, and complete the evaluation to receive your certificate. Therapy Reimagined is approved by the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT CEPA #132270). Please check with your licensing board to confirm eligibility. Full show notes, references, and transcript: mtsgpodcast.com CE enrollment: moderntherapistcommunity.com Join the Modern Therapist Community: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mtsgpodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/therapyreimagined Modern Therapist's Survival Guide Creative Credits: Voice Over by DW McCann: https://www.facebook.com/McCannDW/ Music by Crystal Grooms Mangano: https://groomsymusic.com/

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Surah al-Infitar opens with scenes so powerful that they force the heart to pause, the sky splitting apart, the stars scattering, the seas bursting forth, and the graves overturned. As the Surah unfolds, it shifts from the collapse of the universe to the reality of the human soul standing before Allah. In this Tafseer session, the Ayat are explored through classical explanations and Qur'anic connections, uncovering lessons about accountability, heedlessness, the recording of deeds, and the certainty of Yawm ad-Deen. Ustadh Muhammad Tim Humble also helps us to reflects on one of the Surah's most piercing questions: what has deceived mankind concerning their Lord? A reminder of how people become distracted from Allah, neglect His rights, and grow heedless despite His endless mercy and blessings. Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #quran #tafseer #juzamma #islamiclectures

Have you ever felt distant from God and wondered where He went? In this episode, we talk honestly about spiritual dry spells, seasons where faith feels quiet, prayer feels hard, and God seems distant. We share personal experiences, biblical encouragement, and practical ways to stay rooted even when your feelings don't match your faith. If you're walking through a distant season, this conversation is a reminder that God is always present and near. Craving more from Going There the Podcast? Come be our friend! Make sure you're following along on Instagram @goingtherethepodcast and subscribe to our podcast so that you never miss a new episode! If you love what you heard, we'd be so happy if you left us a rating and review on your podcast app. This way, more people can find us and join our fun convo!

Anthony explains why there was a bit of a break between episodes, then discusses Luke Doncic finishing so far behind the top three in MVP voting results. From there, he offers up some macro-level thoughts on the teams left heading into the conference finals. Finally, he opens the iTunes mailbag and answers some questions and comments from the live chat.

Lately it feels like something's off.They still text you… but it feels dry.They're there physically… but emotionally? Gone.In this episode of Uncomfortable Convo's, we talk about the slow emotional disconnect that happens in relationships before most people even realize they're losing each other.We break down:Why your partner might suddenly feel distantThe silent signs they're emotionally checking outHow resentment builds quietly over timeThe difference between being “busy” and emotionally unavailableWhat social media, stress, routine, and lack of communication do to intimacyWhether the relationship can actually be fixedSometimes people don't leave all at once… they leave emotionally first.Sponsored by Rinse Kings Pressure Washing and Cleaninghttps://www.instagram.com/rinsekingsaz/My Socialshttps://linktr.ee/SkarxFace

What if it's in those seasons when God feels distant that Jesus does some of His most important work of growth and transformation in our lives? This week, Andres kicks off a two-week miniseries and explores what is revealed when we are in the Dark Valley.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 58 *Unlocking the mystery of water on the Moon New evidence suggests that water ice has been accumulating on the Moon for at least one and a half billion years. *An Australian Lunar rover to land on the Moon in 2030 NASA has scheduled the Australian developed ROOVER lunar rover to fly to the Moon in 2030 as part of the Intuitive Machines CT-4 mission to the lunar South Pole. *Discovery of an atmosphere on a distant frozen world that shouldn't have one Astronomers have discovered a thin atmosphere on a distant world far beyond Neptune where no atmosphere should exist. *The Science Report Claims micro and nano-plastics in the atmosphere may contribute to global warming. Evidence of copper mining going back over 5000 years. Study shows astronauts need extra time to remember how to hold things when they get back to Earth. Skeptics guide to the limits of anecdotal evidence rather than rigorous scientific testing.     Our Guests This Week: Associate Professor Ben Montet from the University of New South Wales Bepi Columbo mission MIXS principle investigator Emma Bunce University of Leicester Bepi Columbo mission SIMBIO-SYS principle investigator Gabriele Cremonese Bepi Columbo mission MPO-MAG investigator Daniel Heyner Technical University of Braunschweig   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

"“Distant Songs” was inspired by the field recording “Archive of a Wander through the Museum of Automata, Lyon” by Florent Picollet. I began my process by eq'ing and editing the field recording into three overlapping sections. The new track was stretched using Paul's Extreme Sound Stretch and then processed and performed in Ableton. Lastly, Casio tones were added. "Museum of Automata, Lyon reimagined by Edward Ruchalski.IMAGE: Rama, CC BY-SA 2.0 FR , via Wikimedia Commons

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Send us Fan Mail~ You're reading your Bible and praying throughout the day and yet God still doesn't feel close. You don't have a discipline problem, so it's got to be something else. In this episode, I'm back in conversation with Kari Eliza, the voice behind Held Right Here, where she helps parents raise children in faith in a way that feels safe and connected rather than pressured and performative. What Kari understands about how human beings are wired is changing the way I see my own relationship with God, and I think it will do the same for you.We're talking this time about what it looks like to pursue a God-given dream when your body is tense, your mind is running, and God feels far away. And more importantly, what to do about it.Here's some of what we cover:Why creativity, obedience, and joy with God are not things you produce, they are things that happen when you feel safe with himHow your body signals disconnection from God before your mind catches upWhy God is not disappointed in your humanness and how knowing that changes everythingThis is episode 360, part two in the series with Kari. If you haven't listened to episode 359 yet, start there first, then come back here.One thing Kari said that I keep coming back to: the calling itself is a gift to you, not just to the people it will eventually serve.If you're ready to pursue your dream rooted in God's Word, aligned with the way you're wired, and supported by women who get it, come find your people in the Dream Believers community.

Intellectual certainty in Religion? Distant confessions? Genocide in the Old Testament? This and more in today's mailbag edition of Called to Communion with Dr. David Anders. (Originally aired on 5/9/25)

Love is easy when people are easy.But what about when they're hurting? Messy? Exhausting? Grieving? Distant?From the cross, in the middle of His own suffering, Jesus looked at His mother and made sure she would not be alone. That moment shows us something powerful about the way Jesus loves: Love sees. Love stays. Love welcomes. Love leaves a legacy.In this message, we look at one of the most emotional moments in Scripture and discover what real, Kingdom-shaped love actually looks like—not just in theory, but in everyday life.Because becoming more like Jesus usually starts with learning to love the person right in front of us.And sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do… is stay.

This is a recording of an Ask Me Anything live stream originally broadcasted on YouTube, featuring Chunky and Corey. This live stream dives deep into a topics including current news, politics, culture, personal finance, real estate, investing, the stock market, spirituality and history.If you enjoy lively conversation and want your questions answered in real time, click on this link to watch upcoming live streams and be part of the conversation: https://www.youtube.com/@CoachCoreyWayne/streams 

Many believers wrestle with the tension between what Scripture says about God's nearness and what they actually experience in moments of silence, pain, or emotional heaviness. There are seasons where God feels distant, not because faith is gone, but because something inside doesn't register His presence the way it once did. If you've ever wondered why you can believe God is close and still feel far from Him, or why prayer can feel like it's going unanswered in the middle of real struggle, this episode is for you. Today, we slow down that disconnect and look at what may be shaping your experience of distance so you can begin to understand it with more honesty and less self-blame. Rooting for you,JessicaSpring Sale – 50% OFF Untangle Your ThoughtsIf you're ready to stop feeling stuck in your thoughts and start moving forward with clarity, you can join the course at 50% off for a limited time.

Some of the hardest parent relationships to name are the ones that look fine from the outside. Whitney breaks down the distant parent-child relationship - what defines it, what it feels like to grow up never quite being seen, and why trying harder to earn closeness often makes the distance widen.Whitney Goodman is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and the founder of Calling Home, a membership community that helps people navigate complex family dynamics and break harmful cycles.Have a question for Whitney? Send a voice memo or email to whitney@callinghome.coJoin the Family Cyclebreakers Club: https://callinghome.coFollow Whitney on Instagram | sitwithwhitFollow Whitney on YouTube | @whitneygoodmanlmftOrder Whitney's book, Toxic Positivity: https://sitwithwhit.com/toxic-positivitySign up for updates on Whitney's new book: https://cmnyyv4kpyt.typeform.com/to/PHMzjy0oThis podcast is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Fire That Remains Life in the Spirit After the Collapse of the Religious Self Week II — Remaining in the Fire Without Rebuilding the Self The Spirit as the One Who Teaches Us to Endure ⸻ Opening Invocation O Heavenly King, Comforter, Spirit of Truth, Who art everywhere present and fillest all things, Treasury of blessings and Giver of life, Come and dwell in us, Cleanse us from every impurity, And save our souls, O Good One. ⸻ I. After the Collapse — The More Dangerous Work Begins Last week we spoke of the fire. Of illumination. Of exposure. Of the collapse of the false life. But there is something more dangerous than never entering this fire. It is entering it and then leaving too soon. Because once a man has begun to see once the structures begin to loosen once the illusions begin to fall there arises an almost irresistible need: 1 To stabilize. To regain footing. To become something again. Even if that “something” is humbler. Even if it is quieter. Even if it uses the language of repentance. The self does not disappear easily. It adapts. It reforms. It survives even inside what appears to be its own death. And so the second work of the Spirit is not simply to expose. It is to keep a man in the place where exposure continues. ⸻ II. The Subtle Rebuilding of the Religious Self You will begin to notice this almost immediately. A thought arises: “I understand now.” “I see more clearly.” “I am different than I was.” And these thoughts feel true. They feel justified. They feel like the fruit of grace. 2 But hidden within them is the beginning of reconstruction. Because the ego does not need grand illusions. It can build itself out of something very small. Even the awareness of one's own brokenness. Even the language of humility. You begin to identify yourself as: The one who sees The one who has suffered The one who is being purified The one who understands the deeper life And without realizing it you have become something again. Subtler. More refined. But still centered in yourself. “Do not trust in your own righteousness.” — cf. Luke 18:9 The Pharisee was not condemned for sin. He was condemned because he became something in his own eyes. And this is the danger now. ⸻ III. The Spirit Leads Into a Place With No Ground The Spirit does something that feels unbearable. 3 He removes not only falsehood but also the ground beneath your feet. You cannot rely on what you once knew. You cannot return to previous ways of praying. You cannot even take comfort in what seems like progress. Everything becomes unstable. And this is not confusion. It is purification. Because as long as a man has ground he stands on himself. Even if that ground is spiritual. Even if it is noble. Even if it is built on real experiences. The Spirit removes this. So that a man learns something new: To stand without standing. To remain without possessing. To live without securing himself. ⸻ IV. The Poverty of Not Knowing There is a kind of darkness here. 4 Not the darkness of sin. But the darkness of not knowing. You no longer know: Where you are. What is happening. Who you are becoming. You cannot interpret your life. You cannot explain your interior state. And the mind resists this violently. Because the mind wants clarity. It wants to define. It wants to grasp. But the Spirit teaches a man to let go of knowing. “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalm 45/46) Not: Understand and know. Explain and know. Analyze and know. Be still. And this stillness feels like death to the mind. Because the mind loses its authority. ⸻ 5 V. The Prayer That Remains When Everything Else Falls At this stage, prayer changes. It becomes poorer. Simpler. More fragile. You may find that you cannot pray as before. Words feel empty. Thoughts feel forced. Even spiritual reading feels distant. And what remains? Often only this: A cry. Or even less than a cry. A turning. A presence. The Jesus Prayer begins to take on a different character. Not as something you do. But as something you cling to when everything else has fallen away. “Prayer is the refuge of help... a haven that rescues from the tempest.” — St. Isaac the Syrian Not a method. Not a discipline. But a lifeline. 6 And even this may feel dry. And still you remain. ⸻ VI. The Temptation to Interpret the Process One of the greatest dangers here is the need to interpret what is happening. To name it. To define it. To place it within a framework. You begin to say: “This is purification.” “This is the dark night.” “This is growth.” And while these things may not be false they become a way of regaining control. Because once something is named it is contained. And the Spirit resists this containment. He leads a man into something that cannot be mastered. Cannot be reduced. Cannot be explained. Because the goal is not understanding. It is transformation. 7 And transformation often happens in a way that the mind cannot follow. ⸻ VII. The Hidden Work of Endurance What, then, is required? Very little. And everything. Not effort in the way we understand it. But endurance. To remain in prayer even when it feels empty. To remain turned toward God even when nothing is felt. To remain in truth even when it exposes you again and again. This is not passive. It is a quiet, fierce consent. A willingness to be worked upon. A refusal to flee. “In your patience possess your souls.” (Luke 21:19) The fathers speak of this as long-suffering. But we often misunderstand this. It is not merely enduring hardship. It is enduring the work of God within us. 8 ⸻ VIII. The Fear of Losing Everything At some point, a deeper fear emerges. Not just the fear of being seen. But the fear of losing everything. Your sense of self. Your sense of direction. Even your sense of God. Because God Himself may seem hidden. Silent. Distant. And this is where many turn back. Not into sin. But into something safer. Something more defined. Something more manageable. But the Spirit leads further. Into a place where even God is not grasped. But only trusted. “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life.” (John 6:68) Not: Lord, I understand. Lord, I feel. Lord, I possess. 9 But: To whom shall we go? There is nowhere else. So we remain. ⸻ IX. The Beginning of True Freedom And slowly, something begins to change. Not dramatically. Not in a way that can be grasped. But subtly. The need to define begins to loosen. The need to possess begins to fade. The need to be something begins to weaken. And a different kind of freedom appears. Not the freedom to act. But the freedom not to construct yourself. A quietness. A simplicity. A lightness. You begin to exist without constantly referring back to yourself. And this is the beginning of life in the Spirit. 10 Not power. Not experience. But freedom from the tyranny of self. ⸻ X. Closing Exhortation Do not flee this place. Do not rush to understand. Do not rebuild what is being taken from you. Remain. Even when you do not know how to remain. Even when prayer feels empty. Even when God feels distant. Remain. Because the Spirit is not absent. He is working more deeply than you can perceive. And what He is forming in you cannot be formed in any other way. ⸻ 11 Closing Prayer Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, Thou who didst endure the silence of the Cross, grant us the grace to endure the silence within our own hearts. Teach us to remain when all else falls away. Deliver us from the need to grasp, to define, to become something. And grant that, in losing ourselves, we may find our life hidden in Thee. Amen. 12

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John Luke celebrates the arrival of his twin daughters, instantly becoming a father of five and giving the guys plenty to talk about when it comes to the miracle and chaos of childbirth. John Luke, Christian, Zach, and Al swap stories about witnessing labor for the first time and reflect on how the arrival of new life can feel both overwhelming and deeply spiritual. That leads into a bigger discussion about why Christianity makes such a bold claim: that the Creator of the universe chose to enter the world the same way every human does, through birth. The guys connect that moment to how the humble birth of Jesus reshaped human history and still anchors the story we're all living in today. In this episode: John 1, verses 1–4; John 1, verse 14; Genesis 1, verse 1; Genesis 3, verse 15; Acts 17, verses 22–31 Today's conversation is about Lesson 1 of Ancient Christianity taught by visiting Hillsdale Professor of History Kenneth Calvert. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Ancient Christianity: Christ entered the world during the reign of Caesar Augustus. The tensions between Christianity and the Roman Empire shaped the daily practice of the Christian faith and led many Romans to distrust and persecute the early Christians. But Christianity also benefitted from the Roman world. And when Rome collapsed in the West, Christianity provided the hope for preserving civilization. In this free, eleven-lecture course, Professor Kenneth Calvert will explore: How the Jewish, Greek, and Roman cultures all contributed to preparing the world to hear the Gospel. Why many Romans distrusted and persecuted the early Christians. The inspiring stories of Christ, His apostles, and faithful ones throughout the first four centuries of Christianity. The arguments of key early Christian apologists—Ignatius, Irenaeus, Justin, Athanasius, and more—who defended and defined the Christian faith amidst the animosity of the Roman world. The conversion of Constantine and how he brought stability to Rome, and how the rivalry between his sons almost returned Rome to paganism. How Augustine's writings helped preserve the message of Christianity during the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. You will discover the uncertainties, trials, and triumphs of the earliest Christians as they confronted controversies within the faith and persecutions from outside it. Join us today to discover the improbable and miraculous story of Christianity. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 The Most Prolific Man at the Table 03:00 The Wild & Spiritual Reality of Childbirth 07:20 Why Christianity Includes God Becoming a Baby 12:00 Jesus Connects a Distant & Personal God 18:00 Greek Philosophy & the Search for the Creator 25:30 Paul Challenges the Philosophers in Athens 33:30 Why Christianity Spread Across the Roman Empire 41:30 Caesar Augustus vs. Jesus: The Real “Son of God” — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices