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Eric Schumacher earned a degree in communications from the University of Northern Iowa and an M.Div. in Biblical and Theological Studies from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is pursuing an M.A. in Marriage, Family, and Individual Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Eric and his wife, Jenny, live in Iowa. They are the proud parents of five children and a daughter-in-law. Eric is the Pastoral Ministry Director of the Baptist Convention of Iowa. Eric is a regular contributor to Common Good magazine and has written many worship songs including, Not in Me. He is the author of multiple books: The Good Gift of Weakness Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage

Quando o céu desmorona, as amizades femininas se revelam como sinônimo de acolhimento e espelhamento. São as amigas que nos lembram de que cuidar da gente é um ato de amor. Neste episódio, especial Outubro Rosa, a socióloga e psicanalista Ingrid Gerolimich conversa com Marcela Ceribelli fala sobre as construções amorosas para mulheres, e como as amizades femininas podem ser salvação. Principalmente para aquelas que, em tratamentos de saúde, são abandonadas por seus parceiros. Nessas horas, a rede de apoio entre mulheres se fortalece.O episódio é a convite de Molico, uma escolha leve, prática e consciente, e que entende que nutrição vai além do aspecto prático; é também ter um estado de presença e autenticidade que apenas uma amizade cultivada com cumplicidade pode nos suscitar.Referências citadas neste episódio:Livro "Um teto todo seu", Virginia WoolfLivro "Quando Deus era mulher", Merlin StonePesquisa "Esgotadas" - Think Olga: https://lab.thinkolga.com/esgotadas/Ingressos para Obvious no Divã, em Porto Alegre: https://uhuu.com/evento/rs/porto-alegre/obvious-no-diva-15328Clube do Livro Atlas do Feminino, com Marcela Ceribelli e TAG Livros: https://clube.taglivros.com/collab-marcelaceribelli/Nos acompanhe também:Instagram da Obvious: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/obvious.cc/⁠TikTok da Obvious: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@obvious.cc⁠Chapadinhas de Endorfina: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chapadinhasdeendorfina/⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1592iJQt0IlC5u5lKXrbyS?si=0fbc7820427446b2⁠Marcela Ceribelli no Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/marcelaceribelli/⁠Ingrid Gerolimich no instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ingridgerolimich/Podcast Chapadinhas de Endorfina.doc, episódio #7: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R2DqVhCl8QyzskFHrwJgU?si=uVRQkU9UTgaRkIPZk6kXzwPodcast Academia do Prazer, episódio #04 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HtY2lIpq9zeTi4pRTaLy2?si=LO_ZyVeRTBuV-NPVkVnQ7QLivro “Sintomas — e o que mais aprendi quando o amor me decepcionou”, Marcela Ceribelli: ⁠https://a.co/d/9GvhMJm⁠Livro "Aurora: O despertar da mulher exausta", Marcela Ceribelli ⁠https://a.co/d/2qUiCOw⁠Livro "Para revolucionar o amor: A crise do amor romântico e o poder da amizade entre mulheres", Ingrid Gerolimich: https://a.co/d/80JlL4gMarcela veste:Camisa e shorts: @lesclochesCalça: @nvnativozza

Suffering as a Means of Spiritual Growth      Sufferings (pathēma) encompass a broader category that includes pain, hardship, or affliction resulting from life in a fallen world, the hostility of others, or divine discipline. The word pathēma derives from paschō, meaning “to experience, suffer, endure…affliction.”[1] The word is frequently used in the New Testament to describe the sufferings of Christ as well as those of His followers (Phil 3:10). Peter wrote, “After you have suffered [paschō] for a little while, the God of all grace…will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you” (1 Pet 5:10). Suffering may come through persecution for righteousness (2 Tim 3:12), through physical weakness or limitation (2 Cor 12:7–9), or simply through the general consequences of living in a sin-cursed world (Rom 8:18–22).      While trials test faith, sufferings train the soul through endurance, humility, and dependence upon God's sustaining grace. Paul's personal afflictions illustrate this reality well. Though he pleaded three times for relief from his “thorn in the flesh,” the Lord replied, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness” (2 Cor 12:8–9). Likewise, Joseph's prolonged suffering in Egypt, though marked by injustice and hardship, became the means by which God shaped his character and positioned him for blessing and service (Gen 37–50).      The Hebrew counterpart to pathēma is עָנָה (ʿānâ), which means to “be bowed down, afflicted…be put down or become low.”[2] It is often used to describe the suffering of God's people under pressure (Ex 1:11–12; Deut 8:2–3) or the self-humbling that accompanies dependence upon the Lord (Lev 16:29, 31; cf. Jam 4:6; 1 Pet 5:6). Both pathēma andʿānâ express the spiritual principle that God uses adversity not to crush His people but to conform them to His character. Through suffering rightly endured, believers are drawn into closer fellowship with Christ, as Paul wrote, “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings [pathēma]” (Phil 3:10). Categories of Suffering      Scripture presents several categories of suffering in the believer's life, each serving distinct purposes within God's sovereign plan. Some suffering comes because of righteousness, as Paul wrote, “Indeed, all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Tim 3:12). Peter echoes this when he states, “Even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed” (1 Pet 3:14). To suffer for righteousness means God permits evil men to persecute the believer who is walking in His will (John 15:18–19; 2 Tim 3:12). Yet God blesses by supplying grace sufficient in the moment (2 Cor 12:9), and future reward at the judgment seat of Christ where faithful endurance will be recognized (1 Cor 3:12–15; 2 Cor 5:10). At times, suffering comes for the sake of testimony, advancing the gospel and glorifying God. Paul wrote, “Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel” (Phil 1:12). The “circumstances” Paul refers to are his imprisonment in Rome, which placed him under house arrest while awaiting trial before Caesar (Acts 28:16, 30).[3] There is also the category of shared suffering with Christ, as Paul longed “that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings” (Phil 3:10). These forms of suffering reveal God's sovereign use of adversity for His glory and the believer's growth. Apart from these, Scripture identifies two main forms of suffering that promote spiritual growth: corrective suffering, which restores the disobedient to fellowship, and perfective suffering, which refines the obedient toward greater maturity in Christ. Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.   [1] Moisés Silva, ed., New International Dictionary of New Testament Theology and Exegesis (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2014), 666. [2] Francis Brown, Samuel Rolles Driver, and Charles Augustus Briggs, Enhanced Brown-Driver-Briggs Hebrew and English Lexicon (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1977), 776. [3] This was likely during his first Roman imprisonment (around A.D. 60–62). Though restricted, Paul was permitted to receive visitors and to preach and teach from his rented quarters (Acts 28:30–31). Paul had been falsely accused in Jerusalem, arrested, and after a series of hearings before Jewish and Roman authorities—including Felix, Festus, and Agrippa—he exercised his right as a Roman citizen to appeal to Caesar (Acts 25:11–12). This led to his voyage to Rome, where he endured shipwreck and eventually arrived under guard (Acts 27–28). Humanly speaking, imprisonment might have looked like a setback. His chains gave him opportunity to share Christ with the Praetorian Guard (Phil 1:13), Rome's elite soldiers, and word spread even into Caesar's household (Phil 4:22). Furthermore, his example emboldened other believers to speak the word of God without fear (Phil 1:14). In other words, the “circumstances” of Phil 1:12 were Paul's unjust arrest, Roman confinement, and looming trial. Yet, rather than hindering God's work, these very hardships became the platform for advancing the gospel, both among unbelievers in high places and among believers who gained courage from Paul's faithfulness.

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Pega um pãozinho, passe a manteiga, prepara uma xícara de café pois chegou nosso episódio mensal de fofocas! Falamos muito sobre o Corrida das Blogueiras, filmes que vimos, nossa opinião sincera sobre Vale Tudo e algo BOMBÁSTICO sobre Wicked!Contrate o plano de saúde PetLove com o cupom DIVADEPRESSAO50 e ganhe 50% de desconto* na primeira mensalidade. Link: https://saude.petlove.com.br/?promocao=influencer&utm_source=spotify&utm_medium=influencer&utm_campaign=divadepressao*Promoção por tempo limitado, não acumulativo com outras promoções. Consulte a disponibilidade na sua região. Mais informações no site da Petlove.Episódios novos toda sexta-feira, 00h. Comente o que achou do episódio ou mande um recado para a gente diretamente no Spotify!Apoie o Divã da Diva e tenha um episódio a mais, exclusivo, no Divã da Diva para Íntimos!Apoia-se: https://apoia.se/divadepressaoOrelo: https://orelo.cc/podcast/65c0ddb1243feaaede3cea6c

Bývalý futbalový reprezentant Ján Ďurica má za sebou úspešnú kariéru, počas ktorej si zahral na Majstrovstvách sveta v Afrike aj na Majstrovstvách Európy vo Francúzsku. Koniec profesionálneho športového života však pre neho nebol jednoduchý. V relácii Ide o nás po prvýkrát otvorene prehovoril o strate identity, psychických pádoch aj o tom, ako v sebe našiel silu začať odznova a pomáhať iným. Napríklad najnovšie aj ako ambasádor kampane o.z. Divé maky Pomôžte talentom. Podcast sme nahrávali 9. októbra 2025. V rozhovore s bývalým futbalistom Jánom Ďuricom sa dozviete: - ako prežíval koniec profesionálnej kariéry a prečo hovorí o „páde úplne na dno“. - prečo mal pocit, že stratil samého seba a svoju identitu. - o najťažších momentoch, keď bojoval s psychikou a mal aj tie najčiernejšie myšlienky - ako vníma tlak verejnosti na výkony futbalistov - myslí si, že existuje dostatočná psychologická podpora v slovenskom športe - čo si myslí o neúčasti Dávida Hancka a Dominika Greifa na zápasoch v Severnom Írsku - prečo je pre neho reprezentácia cťou a nie prácou za peniaze - ego jednotlivca verzus tím v športe - ako mu skúsenosti z detstva, keď prespával na štadióne, pomohli prekonať najťažšie obdobie - prečo podporil rómskych chlapcov v projekte Pomôžte talentom - o tom, ako sa ako jediný Slovák v maďarskom tíme postavil za spoluhráčov a prečo je dôležité búrať predsudky. - ako vedie vlastnú dcéru a čo tvorí základy jeho výchovy - o jeho novej ceste mentora a kouča mladých športovcov - čo by dnes odkázal svojmu mladšiemu ja

10-19-2025 Sanctuary Service, Fearless Friendship - Alex Barnes, M.Div.

On today's podcast, I sit down with co-pastors Sterling Burleson (the lawyer) and Kaleb Jackson (the rancher) to explore their unique journey into co-vocational ministry. Together, they share how God has led them to serve side-by-side as pastors while continuing in their respective professions. At Wesley Biblical Seminary, we're witnessing a growing movement of co-vocational leaders being called into ministry—men and women who are faithfully serving both the Church and the marketplace. Sterling and Kaleb are a compelling example of this Spirit-led trend.Youtube - https://youtu.be/-xg-fo4hqKgAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Neste episódio do Reflexões, o Divã foi com a Isabela Silvino. Jornalista, Cantora e produtora. Ela está escrevendo um livro sobre a biografia de seu Pai, o saudoso Paulo Silvino. Um dos maiores artistas do Brasil.Uma conversa íntima sobre quem foi Silvino fora das câmeras, da juventude no rock, aos de ouro na TV, os bastidores do humor, os bordões que marcaram gerações e o homem por trás deles. Isabela fala da missão de preservar a memória do Pai por meio de uma biografia independente, dos desafios do projeto, e da vontade de defender o legado. Também mergulhamos na sua própria trajetória artística, no processo criativo atravessado pelo luto, na relação com a família, saúde mental e muito mais.Um episódio sobre amor, arte e memória — e sobre como o riso pode atravessar o tempo e continuar ecoando em quem ficou. Siga a Isabela no Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/isabelasilvino/Conheça o projeto da Vakinha do Livro:https://www.vakinha.com.br/vaquinha/biografia-do-paulo-silvino?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAafffJynGUzEnbRPt3Cj5PG5GRgynO8vVkZHYJT02NK4nbLloFQRGABC_6d6sA_aem_tz74BhaUjVrUFYGU7BruZQEdição realizada por Confmídia.Gosta do Confabulas e está afim de ajudar?Colabore via pix com qualquer valor.podconfabulas@gmail.comLinks sobre o Paulo Silvino mencionados no episódio:Avô da Isabela (Pai do Paulo Silvino)https://x.com/outcinemabr/status/1966216523229573243Episódio do Sítio do Pica-Pau marelohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zq8GOd_3i-s&t=609sCanal com imagens de arquivo de Paulo Silvino, Flávio Silvino, Silvino Neto, entre outros:https://www.youtube.com/@familiasilvino

From a review of Pastor Levi Secord's book "Servant Not Savior" -"God's design is for the state to be a servant, not our savior. Sadly, as we've abandoned God's instructions, people across the political spectrum treat the state as a potential savior.Today is the day of big government as people consistently cry out to the state for salvation. Politicians take on Messiah-like personas, yet time and again they fail to deliver on their promises. Both history and Scripture teach us that the state makes a terrible savior.Christians, of all people, must recognize the frightful implications of turning the state into a savior. To counteract this trend, the church needs a robust political theology."Levi is the founding pastor of Christ Bible Church in Roseville, Minn. A graduate with both an M.Div and a Doctorate of Educational Ministry from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Levi has written for Front Porch Republic, the Southern Baptist Journal of Theology, Christ Over All, and the Fight, Laugh, Feast Network.Hope you can tune in for our deliberation on his latest book, Servant Not Savior.Support the show

We can't avoid all triggers, and we can understand and learn from them. How should we react when triggered? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, listen as Greg Miller and Debbie Laaser share how to learn and steward the inevitable triggers in life. Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience:   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages. Send us a text

What does it look like for a church's budget, bylaws, and building to reflect the values of justice and faith? In this episode of the Future Christian Podcast, host Loren Richmond Jr. speaks with Rev. Dr. Sheryl Johnson, theologian, ethicist, and author of Serving Money, Serving God: Aligning Radical Justice, Christian Practice, and Church Life (Fortress Press, 2023). Together they explore how churches can move beyond good intentions to embody justice through everyday practices—especially around finance, fundraising, stewardship, and administration. They discuss: Why church administration is theological, not just logistical How job postings and pay scales reveal a congregation's real values The pitfalls of donor-centered fundraising and better alternatives Honest communication about money, failure, and hope How churches can make ethical decisions about property and buildings What it means to see the local church as a foretaste of God's reign Sheryl challenges pastors and leaders to re-imagine what “faithful stewardship” truly means in today's world—where economic justice, transparency, and collaboration are essential for credible ministry. Sheryl Johnson (she/her) is a settler on Ohlone land and was born in Treaty 1 Territory in what is colonially known as Winnipeg, Canada. She began teaching at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary in the fall of 2020, as she was defending her PhD in Theology and Ethics at Graduate Theological Union. Her dissertation focused on the intersections of social justice (racial, economic, gender, etc) and ecclesial practices (specifically stewardship, finance, and polity). A book based on her dissertation, Serving Money, Serving God:  Aligning Radical Justice, Christian Practice, and Church Life, was published by Fortress Press in 2023. Sheryl is an ordained minister in the United Church of Canada, with dual standing in the United Church of Christ. Sheryl has served several congregations, campus ministries, ecumenical advocacy organizations (especially KAIROS: Canadian Ecumenical Justice Initiatives and the Student Christian Movement/World Student Christian Federation), and global church partners (specifically the National Council of Churches of the Philippines and People's Action Forum in Zambia), in addition to her academic work. She completed her M.Div and MPS degrees at Emmanuel College, University of Toronto and also completed a Certificate of Specialization in Theology and Ecology at the University of St. Michael's College during her theological studies. Sheryl is passionate about embodied, participatory, and critical pedagogies and supporting students to make connections between justice commitments and vocational practices.    Mentioned Resources:

On this co-hosted episode of Under the Hood, Imogen and Lee-Ann talk about the various changes in the super landscape as of late. From the introduction of Payday Super legislation to parliament to Treasurer Jim Chalmers' shock Div 296 announcement, the pair unpack it all. Tune in to hear more about: Payday Super and its current timeline. A deep dive into how Payday Super will impact businesses, employers and employees. Details on the ATO's practical guidance. How Lee-Ann felt about shock Div 296 changes. What the changes were and what they will mean for the super and tax space. Lee-Ann's professional perspective, thoughts and opinion on the two subject areas. You can contact the Accountants Daily team and podcast host Imogen at imogen.wilson@momentummedia.com.au.

Cuidar de si vai muito além de protocolos e tendências — é sobre os gestos silenciosos que sustentam a vida. Neste episódio, Marcela Ceribelli conversa com a doutora Flavia Verocai, cardiologista e médica do estilo de vida, sobre como a ciência, o coração e os pequenos hábitos diários se conectam. A médica fala sobre healthspan -- um conceito novo que considera o tempo em que a vida tem qualidade —, conectado à longevidade.Porque longevidade não é apenas viver mais, é viver com presença, consciência e intenção.Referência citada neste episódio:Livro "A revolução da glicose: equilibre os níveis de açúcar no sangue e mude sua vida", Jessie InchauspéIngressos para Obvious no Divã, em Porto Alegre: https://uhuu.com/evento/rs/porto-alegre/obvious-no-diva-15328Nos acompanhe também:Instagram da Obvious: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/obvious.cc/⁠TikTok da Obvious: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@obvious.cc⁠Chapadinhas de Endorfina: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chapadinhasdeendorfina/⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1592iJQt0IlC5u5lKXrbyS?si=0fbc7820427446b2⁠Marcela Ceribelli no Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/marcelaceribelli/⁠Flavia Verocai: https://www.instagram.com/draflaviaverocai/Podcast Chapadinhas de Endorfina.doc, episódio #7: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2R2DqVhCl8QyzskFHrwJgU?si=uVRQkU9UTgaRkIPZk6kXzwPodcast Academia do Prazer, episódio #04 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HtY2lIpq9zeTi4pRTaLy2?si=LO_ZyVeRTBuV-NPVkVnQ7QLivro “Sintomas — e o que mais aprendi quando o amor me decepcionou”, Marcela Ceribelli: ⁠https://a.co/d/9GvhMJm⁠Livro "Aurora: O despertar da mulher exausta", Marcela Ceribelli ⁠https://a.co/d/2qUiCOw⁠

Sermon preached on Ephesians 1:7 by Rev. W. Reid Hankins during the Morning Worship Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 10/19/2025 in Petaluma, CA. Sermon Manuscript Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div. As we continue to work through this extended doxology in verses 3-14, we come to verse 7. Today we will consider the doctrine of redemption. ... Read more The post Redemption In Him appeared first on Trinity Presbyterian Church North Bay (OPC).

Trials and Suffering as a Means of Growth      A mature Christian is one whose faith has been tested and refined through the experiences of trials and suffering. Yet it is not the mere experience of testing or hardship that produces maturity, but the believer's faith response to it (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38). God, in His sovereign wisdom, tailors each situation to the unique needs of His children. For example, Jonah needed only three days in the great fish to learn humility and obedience (Jon 1:17; 3:1–10), while Nebuchadnezzar required seven years of suffering before confessing that “the Most High is ruler over the realm of mankind” and that “He is able to humble those who walk in pride” (Dan 4:34, 37). Whether brief or prolonged, God's purpose in affliction is refinement, not ruin. Through suffering He burns away the dross of weak character and refines the golden qualities He wants to see in us. As He said of Israel, “Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction” (Isa 48:10). Constable notes, “The difficult times that Israel had been through were fires of refining (‘furnace of affliction'), not fires of destruction.”[1] God's affliction is not to destroy, but to transform. And He refines us so that when He looks into the smelter's pot, He sees His own reflection, for then we will bear those qualities that mirror His character; qualities which bring Him glory and honor. However, God's furnace of refinement never brings us to a place of total purity, but only begins a process that is perfected when He brings us home to heaven; for then, and only then, will we be free from all the impurities of sin. To understand how God employs adversity for spiritual growth, Scripture distinguishes between trials (peirasmos, πειρασμός), the testing that demonstrates and refines faith, and suffering (pathēma, πάθημα), the affliction that trains the soul through endurance and dependence on divine grace.      Trials (peirasmos) refer primarily to tests of faith—circumstances designed by God to reveal and refine the believer's trust in Him. The term can mean either “testing” or “temptation,” depending on the context, and must be discerned by whether the source is God or Satan. James wrote, “Consider it all joy, my brethren, when you encounter various trials [peirasmos], knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing” (Jam 1:2–4). Trials are opportunities for spiritual growth, intended to prove and develop faith much like gold refined by fire (1 Pet 1:6–7). God never tempts His children to sin (Jam 1:13); rather, He tests them to strengthen spiritual maturity and endurance.      Abraham's experience in offering Isaac exemplifies a divine trial. His faith was tested, not to destroy him, but to demonstrate that his trust in God had grown strong and mature (Gen 22:1–12; Heb 11:17–19; cf. Rom 4:19–21). Similarly, Job's ordeal serves as another example of peirasmos in the broader sense of testing. Though afflicted by Satan, the trial was permitted by God to prove Job's integrity and to bring him to deeper understanding and humility before the Lord (Job 1:6–12; 42:1–6). The Hebrew counterpart to peirasmos is the verb נָסָה (nāsāh), meaning “to test” or “to prove.” It conveys the idea of examining something to reveal its quality or genuineness, much like peirasmos in Greek. For instance, “God tested (nāsāh) Abraham” (Gen 22:1), the same event later referenced in Hebrews 11:17 with peirazō, showing that both words share the same essential meaning. Whether in Hebrew or Greek, the concept emphasizes that divine testing is not punitive but pedagogical, meant to produce steadfast faith and experiential knowledge of God's faithfulness (Deut 8:2; 1 Pet 1:7). Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.   [1] Tom Constable, Tom Constable's Expository Notes on the Bible (Galaxie Software, 2003), Is 48:10.

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Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley are joined by Gavin Ortlund to have a conversation about why Christians have disagreements and how we can engage in disagreements biblically.Questions Covered in This Episode:If all Christians believe the bible, why do they disagree so often?What's the distinction between significant disagreement that separates and real disagreement that doesn't require separation?How would we disagree well about using justification by faith as an identifying mark as a fundamental part of someone claiming to be a Christian?What are the main contributing factors to disagreements among Christians currently?How do you respond to people telling others with doctrinal disagreements in Protestantism to come back to the one true church?What is the priesthood of all believers?How do you coach leaders to handle disagreement in a group setting?What are your top three rules of engagement for disgareemnet?Guest Bio:Dr. Gavin Ortlund is a pastor, author, speaker, and apologist for the Christian faith. He is a husband to Esther, and a father to Isaiah, Naomi, Elijah, Miriam, and Abigail. He serves as President of Truth Unites, Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville, and Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary.Gavin has a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary in historical theology, and an M.Div from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is the author of a number of books including: Why God Makes Sense in a World that Doesn't, What it Means to be Protestant, and the Art of Disagreeing. Gavin is a fellow of The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, a fellow of The Center for Baptist Renewal, a fellow of Credo, a member of St. Basil Fellowship of The Center for Pastor Theologians, and a Visiting Scholar at Reasons to Believe. Resources Mentioned in this Episode:James 2:24, Ephesians 2:10“The Art of Disagreeing” by Gavin Ortlund“Finding the Right Hills to Die On” by Gavin Ortlund“The Reformed Pastor” by Richard Baxter“Biblical Authority after Babel” by Kevin J Vanhoozer“Dominion: The Making of the Western Mind” by Tom HollandTruth Unites Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteOur Sister Podcast:Tiny TheologiansSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it mean to be Protestant? How can its strengths shape faith in the modern world, and how should its challenges be addressed? Beth Felker Jones explores these questions in her new book, Why I Am Protestant. I enjoyed this conversation with her and think you will too.Youtube - https://youtu.be/QUVmSnO-OCIAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Here's a link to Beth's 2025 book, Why I Am Protestant - https://www.ivpress.com/why-i-am-protestant?srsltid=AfmBOooQrPOuATUuc_FvQpA1MTv3c5XyBj-bIe_7zxj5C7TNo-jFoqTCIf you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down a week that feels like a case study in America’s democratic backslide. With the government shutdown dragging on and Donald Trump disengaged from any real effort to end it, Republicans in Congress are paralyzed — and Democrats risk losing ground the longer it continues. Chuck examines how Trump’s brand of politics has reshaped the culture, from congressional dysfunction to GOP leaders dodging accountability on everything from Epstein files to free speech hypocrisy. Later, he dives into the Supreme Court’s looming decision on the Voting Rights Act, the ripple effects of potential gerrymandering shifts in the Sun Belt, and the latest shake-ups in Democratic primaries — from Janet Mills’ funding alliances to Florida’s Hector Mujica making AI a centerpiece of his campaign. It’s a snapshot of a democracy under strain — and a politics struggling to evolve. Finally, Chuck answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and previews the upcoming weekend in college football. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 00:45 The government shutdown non-update update 01:30 Trump is not engaged at all in trying to end the government shutdown 03:15 Prior presidents didn't engage in foreign trips during shutdowns 04:45 Republicans in congress can't negotiate without Trump 06:15 The longer the shutdown goes, the more Dems lose what they gained 07:30 Trump received more votes in LA county than 15 states he carried 08:30 Trump is punishing his own voters in blue states/cities 11:00 Mike Johnson's refusal to convene house gives Epstein theory credence 12:15 Johnson doesn't want members to have to take vote on Epstein files 13:45 Republicans trying to brand No Kings protests as a "Hate America" rally 14:15 Saying protestors "hate america"…is un-American 16:15 Donald Trump has culturally changed America for the worse 17:00 Release of abhorrent group chat from young Republican leaders 18:00 MAGA argues for "no speech police", but only for themselves 19:15 Speech should always be free, but speech does carry consequences 21:15 SCOTUS hearing case that could potentially end the Voting Rights Act 22:00 Fears over gerrymandering from SCOTUS ruling may be overblow 23:15 Gerrymandering could create many more swing seats in sun belt 25:45 We don't yet know whether the ruling will disenfranchise black voters 26:30 DSCC set up joint fundraising committee with Janet Mills in Maine 27:45 UAW has already endorsed Platner over Mills 28:00 Seth Moulton mounts primary challenge against Ed Markey 29:15 Generational vs. Ideological change in Democratic primaries? 30:00 New ads running for VA DA race addressing Jay Jones texts 31:00 Ad highlights Spanberger's refusal to endorse Jones 33:30 Democrat Hector Mujica enters Florida senate race 34:45 Mujica highlights federal job cuts and AI job displacement in ad 36:45 Mujica is the first candidate to really centralize AI in their pitch 38:15 AI advances might remind people of importance of human connectivity 40:15 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Michael McFaul 40:45 Ask Chuck 41:00 How closely does "The Morning Show" reflect an actual newsroom? 47:00 Do FCS and Div 2 & 3 programs more accurately rep college football? 51:15 Is Greg Abbot sending troops to Chicago to build a national profile? 56:45 What podcasts do you regularly listen to? 1:00:00 Why are conservatives attacking Bad Bunny's citizenship when he's American? 1:05:00 College football previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Chuck ToddCast, Chuck breaks down a week that feels like a case study in America’s democratic backslide. With the government shutdown dragging on and Donald Trump disengaged from any real effort to end it, Republicans in Congress are paralyzed — and Democrats risk losing ground the longer it continues. Chuck examines how Trump’s brand of politics has reshaped the culture, from congressional dysfunction to GOP leaders dodging accountability on everything from Epstein files to free speech hypocrisy. Later, he dives into the Supreme Court’s looming decision on the Voting Rights Act, the ripple effects of potential gerrymandering shifts in the Sun Belt, and the latest shake-ups in Democratic primaries — from Janet Mills’ funding alliances to Florida’s Hector Mujica making AI a centerpiece of his campaign. It’s a snapshot of a democracy under strain — and a politics struggling to evolve. Then, former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul joins Chuck Todd for a sweeping conversation about whether the world is slipping back into a pre–World War II world order marked by isolationism, power struggles, and a fading commitment to democracy. McFaul argues we’ve entered a new era of great power competition, with China offering an alternative world order and America retreating from its role as the global stabilizer. The two discuss how Trump’s “strong vs. weak” worldview reshapes alliances, why autocracy is gaining ideological ground inside the U.S., and what happens when America stops believing in exporting democracy. From the growing unity of the European Union post-Ukraine to Taiwan’s fears of being sold out to Beijing, Todd and McFaul explore whether it will take another crisis to “sober up” American politics. They also debate Trump’s paradoxical legacy — destabilizing allies while showing skill in Middle East negotiations — and what kind of leadership it will take to rebuild collective security and moral credibility in an increasingly unstable world. Finally, Chuck answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment and previews the upcoming weekend in college football. Got injured in an accident? You could be one click away from a claim worth millions. Just visit https://www.forthepeople.com/TODDCAST to start your claim now with Morgan & Morgan without leaving your couch. Remember, it's free unless you win! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 03:15 It’s strange having an American president that’s not pro-democracy 04:15 The government shutdown non-update update 05:00 Trump is not engaged at all in trying to end the government shutdown 06:45 Prior presidents didn’t engage in foreign trips during shutdowns 08:15 Republicans in congress can’t negotiate without Trump 09:45 The longer the shutdown goes, the more Dems lose what they gained 11:00 Trump received more votes in LA county than 15 states he carried 12:00 Trump is punishing his own voters in blue states/cities 14:30 Mike Johnson’s refusal to convene house gives Epstein theory credence 15:45 Johnson doesn’t want members to have to take vote on Epstein files 17:15 Republicans trying to brand No Kings protests as a “Hate America” rally 17:45 Saying protestors “hate america”…is un-American 19:45 Donald Trump has culturally changed America for the worse 20:30 Release of abhorrent group chat from young Republican leaders 21:30 MAGA argues for “no speech police”, but only for themselves 22:45 Speech should always be free, but speech does carry consequences 24:45 SCOTUS hearing case that could potentially end the Voting Rights Act 25:30 Fears over gerrymandering from SCOTUS ruling may be overblow 26:45 Gerrymandering could create many more swing seats in sun belt 29:15 We don’t yet know whether the ruling will disenfranchise black voters 30:00 DSCC set up joint fundraising committee with Janet Mills in Maine 31:15 UAW has already endorsed Platner over Mills 31:30 Seth Moulton mounts primary challenge against Ed Markey 32:45 Generational vs. Ideological change in Democratic primaries? 33:30 New ads running for VA DA race addressing Jay Jones texts 34:30 Ad highlights Spanberger’s refusal to endorse Jones 37:00 Democrat Hector Mujica enters Florida senate race 38:15 Mujica highlights federal job cuts and AI job displacement in ad 40:15 Mujica is the first candidate to really centralize AI in their pitch 41:45 AI advances might remind people of importance of human connectivity 44:00 Michael McFaul joins the Chuck ToddCast 45:00 Are we in a similar set of conditions to pre-WW2? 46:00 We've entered a new era of great power competition 47:15 In some ways we're in a cold war, in some way we're not 48:00 Our economy is highly intertwined with China's 48:45 America's isolationism similar to 1930's 51:00 Was the cold war an outlier period for American & world history? 52:30 Everyone understood the USSR as an adversary during cold war 53:15 America was the great power during cold war, underestimated ourselves 54:15 The "law of the jungle" is returning as the US retreats from the world 56:00 No unity around "small d" Democracy in America, can't export it 57:15 Trump defines the world by "strong leaders vs. weak leaders" 58:15 Trump's style of diplomacy works in middle east, not with allies 59:30 China is another hegemon, and offering a different world order 1:00:30 Autocrats vs Democrats fight is between countries & domestic 1:01:45 Many Americans now closer to Putin ideologically than Democrats 1:03:15 Venezuelan activist wins Nobel, her message to Trump was brilliant 1:04:15 We should have done more to help democracy in Venezuela 1:07:00 Trump shut down NGOs that promote democracy on world stage 1:07:45 America needs to run a better pro-democracy campaign worldwide 1:08:30 America's security arrangement w/Europe was working well 1:09:45 Something bad will have to happen to sober up American politics 1:12:30 There's a fear of debate in American politics & on campuses 1:14:15 The importance of debate on college campuses 1:16:45 The EU has gathered collective strength as America retreats 1:17:45 Russia invasion of Ukraine + Reelection of Trump recalibrated Europe 1:19:45 Europe has gained unity and clarity 1:21:15 Trump deserves credit for trying to end the Russia/Ukraine war 1:23:00 How will the great power conflict play out in Asia 1:24:30 We need more alliances and collective security in Asia to counter China 1:25:15 Taiwan is nervous the US will sell them out to China 1:26:00 Invasion of Taiwan might be the event to wake up the west 1:26:45 Trump's skill set is uniquely suited to negotiations in middle east 1:28:30 Chuck's thoughts on interview with Michael McFaul 1:29:00 Ask Chuck 1:29:15 How closely does "The Morning Show" reflect an actual newsroom? 1:35:15 Do FCS and Div 2 & 3 programs more accurately rep college football? 1:39:30 Is Greg Abbot sending troops to Chicago to build a national profile? 1:45:00 What podcasts do you regularly listen to? 1:48:15 Why are conservatives attacking Bad Bunny's citizenship when he's American? 1:53:15 College football previewSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it look like to experience fellowship in recovery? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, listen to part 6 of our Legacy Series where Dr. Mark Laaser and Randy Evert continue the series on the 7 principles of recovery. On this episode, Mark and Randy talk about the importance of experiencing fellowship in recovery and what that experience looks like. Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Part 5 Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience:   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages.Send us a textSend us a text

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Neste episódio, Ana Claudia Quintana Arantes, médica geriatra e especialista em cuidados paliativos e luto, nos convida a refletir sobre o valor de estar aqui, agora. Ao lado de Marcela Ceribelli, a especialista fala sobre como perceber a própria vida, reservar momentos de presença e alegria, e aprender a atravessar a ausência de quem amamos com um luto que acolhe e transforma.Um episódio sensível, que nos lembra que cuidar de nós mesmos, desacelerar e valorizar cada instante é um gesto de coragem e amor.Ingressos para Obvious no Divã, em Porto Alegre: ⁠https://uhuu.com/evento/rs/porto-alegre/obvious-no-diva-15328Nos acompanhe também:Instagram da Obvious: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/obvious.cc/⁠TikTok da Obvious: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@obvious.cc⁠Chapadinhas de Endorfina: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/chapadinhasdeendorfina/⁠Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/1592iJQt0IlC5u5lKXrbyS?si=0fbc7820427446b2⁠Marcela Ceribelli no Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/marcelaceribelli/⁠Ana Claudia Quintana Arantes no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anaclauquintanaarantes/Podcast Chapadinhas de Endorfina.doc, episódio #6: https://open.spotify.com/episode/02V5KC4CdLE24fepAbakgO?si=GAsafCHNRF6U0l4gubF-tgPodcast Academia do Prazer, episódio #04 https://open.spotify.com/episode/1HtY2lIpq9zeTi4pRTaLy2?si=LO_ZyVeRTBuV-NPVkVnQ7QLivro “Sintomas — e o que mais aprendi quando o amor me decepcionou”, Marcela Ceribelli: ⁠https://a.co/d/9GvhMJm⁠Livro "Aurora: O despertar da mulher exausta", Marcela Ceribelli ⁠https://a.co/d/2qUiCOw⁠

In today's episode of the Center for Baptist Leadership podcast, William Wolfe sits down with Marc Minter, to discuss how the SBC and SBTC are handling Fielder Church, which has female pastors renamed as "shepherds."   Marc Minter has served as the Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Diana, in Diana, Texas, since 2014. He is married to Cassie and has two sons, Micah and Malachi. He has an M.Div. from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and is a Ph.D. student in historical theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. https://www.marcminter.com/   ––––––   Follow Center for Baptist Leadership across Social Media: X / Twitter – https://twitter.com/BaptistLeaders Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/people/Center-For-Baptist-Leadership/61556762144277/ Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-6157089 YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@CenterforBaptistLeadership Website – https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/   To book William for media appearances or speaking engagements, please contact him at media@centerfor­baptistleadership.org.   Follow Us on Twitter: William Wolfe - https://twitter.com/William_E_Wolfe Richard Henry - https://twitter.com/RThenry83   Renew the SBC from within and defend the SBC from those who seek its destruction, donate today: https://centerforbaptistleadership.org/donate/   The Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast is powered by American Reformer, recorded remotely in the United States by William Wolfe, and edited by Jared Cummings.   Subscribe to the Center for Baptist Leadership Podcast: Distribute our RSS Feed – https://centerforbaptistleadership.podbean.com/ Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/center-for-baptist-leadership/id1743074575 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/0npXohTYKWYmWLsHkalF9t Amazon Music // Audible – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ababbdd-6c6b-4ab9-b21a-eed951e1e67b BoomPlay – https://www.boomplaymusic.com/podcasts/96624 TuneIn – Coming Soon iHeartRadio – https://iheart.com/podcast/170321203 Listen Notes – https://lnns.co/2Br0hw7p5R4 Pandora – Coming Soon PlayerFM – https://player.fm/series/3570081 Podchaser – https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-center-for-baptist-leaders-5696654 YouTube Podcasts – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFMvfuzJKMICA7wi3CXvQxdNtA_lqDFV

Sermon preached on Ephesians 1:4-6 by Rev. W. Reid Hankins during the Morning Worship Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 10/12/2025 in Petaluma, CA. Sermon Manuscript Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div. Today we will talk about the doctrine of predestination, also known as election. In brief, this is the teaching that God has chosen in advance whom he ... Read more The post Predestination According to Ephesians appeared first on Trinity Presbyterian Church North Bay (OPC).

Blessing as a Means to Spiritual Growth      God's blessings are intentional expressions of His character and His grace. He blesses all humanity with the gifts of life, provision, and the sustaining order of creation that reflects His goodness. As Jesus declared, “He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous” (Matt 5:45). Likewise, Paul explained that God “did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with food and gladness” (Acts 14:17). In these passages, God's grace is freely given to all, and this because He is gracious by nature. Yet, His blessings toward His children are of a richer kind, flowing from a covenant relationship that imparts both spiritual and temporal benefits (Eph 1:3; Jam 1:17). These blessings not only make life enjoyable but also serve as reminders of the Giver Himself, calling believers to gratitude, humility, and faithful stewardship. God entrusts His children with resources, whether material, relational, or spiritual, so that they might use them for His glory and the good of others (1 Cor 4:2; 2 Cor 9:8-11; 1 Pet 4:10).      Scripture affirms that “every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” (Jam 1:17). The Hebrew word bārak (בָּרַךְ), often used in the Old Testament (Gen 12:2-3; Num 6:24; Psa 103:2), carries the sense of endowing with benefit, prosperity, or favor, and reflects God's purpose to enrich the lives of His people according to His covenant love. According to Oswalt, “To bless in the OT means ‘to endue with power for success, prosperity, fecundity, longevity, etc.'”[1] It means the one whom God blesses is granted a life marked by richness, abundance, and fullness (John 10:10). Its New Testament counterpart, eulogeō (εὐλογέω), conveys the same idea of divine favor and gracious bestowal, emphasizing both God's act of blessing His people and their reciprocal act of praising Him in gratitude (Eph 1:3). Paul echoes this truth in the New Testament, teaching that God “richly supplies us with all things to enjoy” (1 Tim 6:17). These blessings are not only for our personal delight but also to reveal the goodness of the Giver, that our enjoyment might lead us into deeper worship and thanksgiving.      Yet with blessing comes responsibility. Moses warned Israel that prosperity could easily lead to spiritual amnesia, saying, “Beware that you do not forget the Lord your God…otherwise, when you have eaten and are satisfied, and have built good houses and lived in them…then your heart will become proud and you will forget the Lord your God” (Deut 8:11–14). According to Wiersbe, “If we forget God, then success has a way of making us proud (Deut 8:14), and we forget what we were before the Lord called us.”[2] The danger is that blessings, if received without humility and gratitude, can foster pride and self-sufficiency. Paul raised the same concern when he asked the Corinthians, “What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?” (1 Cor 4:7). Thus, blessings must be received with gratitude, humility, and a recognition of stewardship under God.      Blessings are also designed to teach us about God's good nature and His desire to bless His people. David wrote, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget none of His benefits; who pardons all your iniquities, who heals all your diseases; who redeems your life from the pit, who crowns you with lovingkindness and compassion; who satisfies your years with good things” (Psa 103:2–5). Ross states, “God satisfies us with good things, i.e., things that enhance and benefit our lives, so that we may be renewed (spiritually and/or physically).”[3] God blesses because He is gracious and generous by nature. In the New Testament, Paul affirms that God “is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us” (Eph 3:20). Blessings therefore serve as tangible reminders that God is good, gracious, and personally involved in the well-being of His people.      Moreover, God blesses His people so they may in turn bless others. This principle is rooted in the Abrahamic covenant. God told Abraham, “And I will bless you, and make your name great; and so you shall be a blessing” (Gen 12:2). The blessings given to Abraham were never meant to terminate with him but to overflow toward the nations. Fruchtenbaum states, “These blessings upon Abram included both material and spiritual blessings…Since Abram is to be blessed by God, as contained in the first three promises, he is now to become a blessing to others.”[4] Likewise, Paul emphasized to the Corinthians, “God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that always having all sufficiency in everything, you may have an abundance for every good deed” (2 Cor 9:8). Divine provision equips the believer not only to meet his own needs but also to serve generously in the lives of others, making God's goodness visible in practical ways. Paul further declared, “Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness; you will be enriched in everything for all liberality, which through us is producing thanksgiving to God” (2 Cor 9:10–11). Ryrie states, “Acts of giving bring rewards in this life and the one to come. The generous giver will be given increasing means to give (multiply your seed for sowing) and increasing fruit.”[5]      Examples throughout Scripture highlight believers who used God's resources to bless others. Joseph, after being elevated to power in Egypt, used his God-given position and wisdom to preserve life during famine, declaring, “God sent me before you to preserve life” (Gen 45:5). Boaz used his wealth to provide for Ruth and Naomi, reflecting covenant kindness (cḥesed, חֶסֶד), which would ultimately advance God's messianic plan (Ruth 2:8–12; 4:9–10). In the New Testament, Barnabas, “who owned a tract of land, sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet” (Acts 4:37), exemplified generosity that fueled the early church's ministry. Such examples show that God blesses His people not to hoard resources but to distribute them voluntarily in service to others.      Blessings can therefore become instruments of maturity when rightly received. They test the believer no less than trials. The apostle reminded Timothy that those who are rich in this world's goods must not be “conceited or fix their hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly supplies us with all things to enjoy. Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share” (1 Tim 6:17–18). Blessings rightly used create spiritual capacity, expanding the believer's effectiveness in both service and witness. Steven R. Cook, D.Min., M.Div.   [1] John N. Oswalt, “285 בָּרַך,” in Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament, ed. R. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer Jr., and Bruce K. Waltke (Chicago: Moody Press, 1999), 132. [2] Warren W. Wiersbe, Be Equipped, “Be” Commentary Series (Colorado Springs, CO: Chariot Victor Pub., 1999), 63. [3] Allen P. Ross, A Commentary on the Psalms (90–150): Commentary, vol. 3, Kregel Exegetical Library (Grand Rapids, MI: Kregel Academic, 2016), 235. [4] Arnold G. Fruchtenbaum, Ariel's Bible Commentary: The Book of Genesis, 1st ed. (San Antonio, TX: Ariel Ministries, 2008), 241–242. [5] Charles Caldwell Ryrie, Ryrie Study Bible: New American Standard Bible, 1995 Update, Expanded ed. (Chicago: Moody Press, 1995), 1857.

Bienvenidos a FailAgain, una newsletter / podcast sobre crear contenido y estrategia.Imagina sentarte a crear y entrar en un trance que te permite producir contenidos de mayor calidad y en menos tiempo. Pues bien, esto existe y se llama entrar en Estado de Flow creativo.Te recomiendo que escuches la versión extendida en formato pódcast de este contenido.¿Alguna vez has grabado dos horas seguidas y te han parecido 15 minutos?Las ideas fluían, grabaste sin trabarte, escribiste sin pensar. Todo natural.Y cuando terminas: “¿Ya han pasado dos horas?”Eso es el estado de Flow.Y no, no es tener un buen día.Es activar condiciones específicas que puedes replicar cada vez que te sientas a crear.Hoy te enseño cómo.EXTREMOS y CreadoresLa mayoría de creadores oscilamos entre dos perfiles de eficiencia creativa:El creador dispersoAbres el ordenador → Miras redes → Emails → Revisas competidores→ Ideas viejas → Intentas escribir → Notificación → Se te van 15 minutos.Después de 2 horas: un título y cuatro líneas.Podrías haberlo hecho en 20 minutos.El creador quemadoSe fuerza a trabajar 8 horas seguidas produciendo contenido que al final ni le gusta.“Hay que sacarlo.”Termina odiando lo que publica. Cada día más cerca del burnout.El problema en ambos casos: No entendemos cómo funciona nuestro cerebro cuando crea.Por qué el Flow lo cambia todoCuando dominas el Flow, cambian las reglas.Ya no es trabajar más horas. Es que cada hora cuente el doble o el triple.Y no solo produces más. Produces mejor. Porque estás 100% conectado y la audiencia lo nota. Cuando una pieza nace en Flow, tiene otra energía.Los 5 Activadores del FlowBuenas noticias por aquí: El Flow es entrenable, como un músculo y puedes hacer que tus sesiones de trabajo sean entrando en este estado de concentración profundo cuando lo necesites.Estas son las 5 condiciones que necesitas activar:Activador 1: Objetivos clarosTienes que saber exactamente qué vas a crear y su extensión.* ❌ “Voy a trabajar en la newsletter”* ✅ “Voy a escribir 500-600 palabras del segundo bloque sobre Flow para la newsletter”¿Ves la diferencia?Escríbelo antes de empezar. En la misma hoja/doc donde vas a crear.Activador 2: Dificultad equilibradaLa tarea tiene que ser un 7/10 de dificultad.* Muy fácil → Te aburres → Te dispersas* Muy difícil → Procrastinas → Nunca empiezasPara tareas complejas: Divídelas.Ejemplo: Para crear un vídeo YouTube (algo que es una tarea 10/10 para mi):* Sesión 1: Miniatura + titular + escaleta* Sesión 2: Desarrollo + grabaciónHe roto el proceso. Ahora puedo fluir en cada parte.Activador 3: Entorno controladoEl Flow es tan frágil como tu atención.Una notificación = Pierdes 10-15 minutos.Mi setup:✅ Móvil fuera (que te cueste ir a buscarlo)✅ Puerta cerrada✅ Auriculares con música sin letra (lofi, ruido blanco/marrón)✅ Música que no conozcas (que no puedas tararear)✅ Comunica la sesión: “Estaré hasta las 18:30, no me molestéis”Esto último funciona doble: proteges tu espacio y te comprometes con alguien a cumplirlo.Activador 4: Ritual de inicioNecesitas un disparador que le diga a tu cerebro “ahora empieza el modo creación”.Ejemplos:* Café específico (que solo te haces para crear)* Playlist concreta* Escribir la fecha y frase en tu libreta* Respiraciones o estiramientos* Ver un vídeo que te activeEncuentra el tuyo y lo más importante es que sea consistente.No es magia. Es condicionamiento.Tu cerebro aprende: “Cuando pasa esto, arranco a crear”.Con el tiempo, solo con hacer el ritual, entras en modo focus.Activador 5: PropósitoAntes de cada sesión pregúntate: “¿Por qué esta pieza es importante?”Si solo creas porque “toca publicar”, el Flow será mucho más difícil.Busca el significado:* ¿Ayuda a alguien con un problema?* ¿Es un experimento del que quiero aprender?* ¿Construye parte de algo mayor?Ejemplo: Esta pieza que estás leyendo ayuda a alguien que no encuentra rutinas para crear. Con estos 5 puntos puede encontrar un mecanismo.Eso me mantiene conectado.Checklist pre-sesión* ✅ Objetivo específico - ¿Cuántas palabras? ¿Sobre qué?* ✅ Dificultad - ¿Es un 7/10? Si no, divide* ✅ Distracciones eliminadas - Móvil fuera, puerta cerrada* ✅ Ritual de inicio - ¿Qué le dice a tu cerebro “empieza”?* ✅ Propósito - ¿Por qué importa esta pieza?Bajada de expectativasEl Flow no aparece al instante.Aparece a los 10-15 minutos, cuando tu cerebro ya está en modo trabajo.A la hora de crear este contenido que estás leyendo, tuve varias fases. Primero dudé si el tema era interesante, luego critiqué los puntos que me había puesto para trabajar… pero al final entré en el proceso y todo se puso a rodar y conectado.Así que calma.Los primeros 10-15 minutos tendrás roces. Avanza.De repente miras el reloj: han pasado 30-40 minutos. Una hora.Esa es la señal. Estás en Flow.¿Y si hago 5 horas seguidas?No.El Flow consume mucha energía. Es muy demandante.Después de una sesión intensa vas a estar cansado. De verdad.(Al principio hay un poco de euforia: “terminé la pieza, genial”. Pero enseguida bajas revoluciones)Para sostener las rutinas de creación necesitas recuperar:✅ Duerme 7-8 horas: El cerebro resetea y construye conexiones✅ Muévete: Camina, entrena, estira. El cuerpo ayuda al cerebro✅ Aburrimiento de calidad: Pasea sin música. Estate sin pantallas. Lee. Conversa. Es descanso activo cerebral.Plan de 30 díasEl Flow no es un truco para un día. Es un sistema que construyes poco a poco. Si te interesa aplicarlo en tu proceso creativo, te pongo unos deberes para los próximos 30 días:Semana 1: Encuentra tu ritual* Sesiones: 2-3 por semana* Duración: 30-40 minutos* Objetivo: Probar rituales. Ver cuál conecta.Tómatelo como exploración. No seas exigente.Semana 2: Afina el entorno* Sesiones: 3-4 por semana* Duración: 60 minutos* Objetivo: Perfeccionar tu espacio. Eliminar distracciones.Subes carga. Estiras tiempo. Habrá dudas (”¿dónde está el móvil?”).Semana 3: Incrementa intensidad* Sesiones: 2-3 normales + 1-2 dobles* Dobles: Dos bloques de 45-60min (con descanso)* Objetivo: Ver límites.Aquí descubres: ¿te cunde más una sesión larga o dos cortas?Semana 4: Diseña tu sistemaPregúntate:* ¿Qué días te sientes más inspirado?* ¿Te funcionan mejor sesiones dobles o una de 90-120min?* ¿Cuál es tu ritual definitivo?* ¿Cuál es tu momento del día de máximo rendimiento?Diseña tu sistema 100% adaptado a ti.Qué trackear (opcional):

Mr. Alex Mauger was a guest preacher for us this morning. He graduated with an M.Div. from Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, in Taylor's, SC in 2024. Mr. Mauger is a member of Reformation Presbyterian Church in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, where he preaches regularly as a licentiate of New Geneva Presbytery, RPCGA.

Jej herecká dráha sa začala prirodzene už v detstve, no osud jej do cesty postavil aj náročné životné skúšky. Dnes je mladá herečka Viktória Harkabus Jurištová nielen tvárou úspešných filmov a seriálov, ale aj spoluzakladateľkou vlastného divadla a ženou, ktorá presne vie, aké úlohy chce stvárňovať. „Myslím, že ma to veľmi v dobrom sformovalo,“ priznala otvorene v relácii Ide o nás na margo smrti svojho otca, ktorému musela dať zbohom, keď mala rovných osemnásť. Skúsenosť, hoci bolestivá, ju podľa jej slov posunula ako človeka a zmenila jej pohľad na životné priority. Diváci ju poznajú z úspešných rozprávok ako Čarovné jablko či Zlatovláska. Jej najnovším filmovým počinom je však veľkolepý dobrodružný rodinný film Fichtelberg, ktorého natáčanie bolo podľa jej slov plné adrenalínu a nebezpečných momentov. Popri práci si buduje aj osobný život. Vydala sa za kameramana Adama Harkabusa, ktorý má pre jej povolanie a časovú náročnosť projektov plné pochopenie. „Vlastne má úplné pochopenie pre všetko, čo robím a je obrovskou podporou,“ prezradila pre Pravdu.  S Viktóriou Harkabus Jurištovou sme sa rozprávali aj o tom, ako jej podnikateľský duch z rodiny pomohol pri zakladaní divadla, o jej priateľstve s hereckou kolegyňou Katkou Krajčovičovou, ale aj o jej profesionálnych snoch a o tom, aké postavy ju najviac lákajú. Viac už sa dozviete v relácii Ide o nás.

Renowned Bible teacher and prolific author, John David (J. D.) Walt is the former Dean of Chapel of Asbury Theological Seminary and the founder and sower-in-chief of Seedbed. Seedbed exists to gather, connect, and resource the people of God to sow for a great awakening. J.D.'s new book, released last month, is called Romans: From Sin Management to Love Unleashed.Youtube - https://youtu.be/vmRRi9D8ic8Audio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4Here's a link to J.D.'s book - https://my.seedbed.com/product/romans-from-sin-management-to-love-unleashed-daily-seeds/If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Welcome to Manna for the Movement, short devotionals from the CCDA community to encourage you to meet with God today, wherever you find yourself on your journey. For the next four weeks, every Thursday, this series will focus on the theme of Shalom—a concept encompassing wholeness, well-being, justice, development, and harmony. It speaks to a state of right relationship with God, with one another, and with creation, where nothing is missing and nothing is broken.In this episode, Breana van Velzen leads us in meditating on Isaiah 61:8-11 through the practice of Lectio Divina.The Rev. Breana van Velzen is an ordained Baptist minister. Breana holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div) from Duke Divinity School, a Master of Social Work (M.S.W) from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a Bachelor in English Education with Secondary Licensure and a Minor in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. Breana is a certified spiritual director and a non-profit consultant experienced in non-profit leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion change-making, and theo-ethical praxis for parachurch ministry and faith-based institutions. In addition to the role of Executive Director for Durham Congregations in Action (DCIA), Breana serves on the board of Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity and is part of Baptist Women in Ministry NC and the Religious Coalition for a Nonviolent Durham (RCND). Breana's passions include advocacy at the intersections of racial, economic, and environmental justice, education, and writing. When not volunteering or traveling, Breana enjoys slam poetry, science fiction, and baking for family and friends.Learn more about CCDA and how you can get involved at ccda.org. Connect with CCDA on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow CCDA on YouTube.

Episode 136 In part 27 of our Sinai and Synapses interview series, we are talking with Rev. Danny Lybarger. Danny is the Lead and Founding Pastor of The Well, a vibrant and inclusive United Methodist Church plant in Weldon Spring, MO, known for its commitment to creating safe spaces for all, especially those traditionally marginalized by the church. With a BA from George Fox University and an M.Div from United Theological Seminary, Danny combines theological depth with a passion for bridging the gap between faith and everyday life. Under his leadership, The Well has experienced significant growth and has been viewed as a compelling new model for ministry at the intersection of inclusivity and evangelicalism. Outside of pastoring, Danny enjoys spending time with his family, staying active at CrossFit St. Louis, and coaching his kids' sports teams.   Sinai and Synapses - https://sinaiandsynapses.org/   Support this podcast on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DowntheWormholepodcast   More information at https://www.downthewormhole.com/   produced by Zack Jackson music by Zack Jackson and Barton Willis 

When applying to different PhD programs, prospectivestudents will hopefully make it to the interview process at multiple schools. While each school has its own procedure, Baylor's Religion Graduate School hosts Preview Weekend. In today's episode, Michelle Hunt and Madde Ely join me to talk about Preview Weekend, what to expect, and more.Michelle Hunt is a doctoral candidate in the Religion Department, with a concentration in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. She has a B.A. in Christian Ministry (University of Mary Hardin-Baylor), an M.A. in Biblical History and Geography (Jerusalem University College), and an M.A. in Theological Studies (Houston Christian University). Michelle's research focuses on the compositional development of Joshua 18–19 and how later scribal initiatives may have been motivated by other literature in the Hebrew Bible, such as Numbers, Judges, and Chronicles. Before coming to Baylor, Michelle taught Bible and biblical language classes at a Christian high school in Houston.Madde Ely is a PhD student in Religion with a concentration in Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. She has a B.A. in Biblical Languages and a M.Div. from Truett Theological Seminary. Madde's research focuses on the intersection of food, politics, and justice throughout the Hebrew Bible.

The Moose on The Loose helps Canadians to invest with more conviction so they can enjoy their retirement. Today, we are discussing Granite REIT (GRT.UN.TO) vs CT REIT (CRT.UN.TO). I review the two utilities using 6 comparison points: #1 Business model #2 Dividend triangle #3 Growth vectors #4 Potential risks #5 Div safety and growth #6 Valuation Don't know why a stock is or Up or Down? Avoid price confusion! A simple framework to judge if you should sell, hold or buy! Register my free webinar to get rid of paralysis by analysis: https://moosemarkets.com/webinar It's all about dividend growth investing! Get the 20 income products guide for retirees: https://retirementloop.ca/income/ Get your Investment roadmap: https://dividendstocksrock.com/roadmap Download the Rockstar list here: https://moosemarkets.com/rockstars *This show is for information & entertainment purposes only. I'm not your financial advisor or investment broker. I don't provide financial advice or buy/sell recommendations. It's not because I like a stock that you should buy it (far from it!). Please do your due diligence and seek professional advice before making any financial decisions. 

What does it look like to take responsibility and make amends in recovery? Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, listen to part 5 of our Legacy series where Dr. Mark Laaser and cohost Randy Evert continue the series on the 7 principles of recovery. On this episode, Mark and Randy talk about the importance of taking responsibility and making amends in your recovery journey.Part 1Part 2Part 3Part 4Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience:   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages.Send us a text

Is the rapture real, and how is it different from Christ's second coming?If someone dies without professing faith in Christ, can our prayers now change their eternal outcome?When we read Revelation, what should Christians be focusing on?Support this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donateGrab your free gift: the top 10 most misunderstood Biblical verses: https://info.bibspeak.com/10-verses-clarifiedJoin the newsletter (I only send 2 emails a week): https://www.bibspeak.com/#newsletterShop Dwell L'abel 15% off using the discount code BIBSPEAK15 https://go.dwell-label.com/bibspeakDownload Logos Bible Software for your own personal study: http://logos.com/biblicallyspeakingSign up for Riverside: https://www.riverside.fm/?utm_campaig...Use Manychat to automate a quick DM! It's great for sending links fast.https://manychat.partnerlinks.io/nd14879vojabStan.Store—way better than Linktree! It lets me share links, grow my email list, and host all my podcast stuff in one place.https://join.stan.store/biblicallyspeakingSupport this show!! : https://www.bibspeak.com/#donate Leo Percer grew up in Millington, Tennessee, northeast of Memphis, when he first received his call to teaching ministry. He has been involved in numerous ministerial activities, including serving on the board at Forest Community Fellowship in Forest, Virginia. Dr. Leo Percer graduated with a Ph.D. from Baylor University, an M.A. from Western Kentucky University, and M.Div. from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.A. from Union University.After graduating with his Ph.D., Dr. Percer has taught at Baylor University, McLennan Community College, and Liberty University, where he served as the Director of the Ph.D. in Theology and Apologetics program from 2008-2022. His area of expertise is in hermeneutics, Second Temple Judaism, the epistles of Paul, and apocalyptic literature. Dr. Percer is an active member of the Evangelical Theological Society, the Society of Biblical Literature, and is on the board of directors at Ratio Christi. Dr. Percer resides in Lynchburg, VA with his wonderful wife, Lisa, and two children. He loves reading, collecting comic books, and is a coffee connoisseur.Recommended reading from Dr. Leo Percer:

Raising Expectations with Pastor Joe Schofield, Stefanie and Dr Craig Thayer, Dr Paul Hall, and Ron Greer Guests, Cliff and Jeani Poe - Recon Master Coaches and Marriage Counselors. Friends, This week we are excited to have Cliff and Jeani back with us to dig into a powerful statement with our team, that shook people around the world when shared by Charlie Kirk. A statement that may cut to the chase when considering the deep seeded reasons for the situation we find our society and nation wallowing in today. Cliff is the founder and lead coach for Recon Coaching. He and his wife Jeani are Master coaches, and their passion is to help individuals and couples form lasting healthy and satisfying relationships. Cliff has a M.Div. in pastoral counseling and ministry. He enjoys writing and coaching as well as his family which includes 2 adult kids and their spouses, 6 grandchildren and a fur family composed of a Golden Retriever and a Mackerel Tabby. Tell your friends, pray and join us… The Team! Pastor Joe Schofield,  Dr. Paul - Paul Hall,  Stef - Stefanie Shaw Thayer,  Dr. Craig - Craig Tank Thayer,  Pastor Ron - Ron Greer.

Sermon preached on Ephesians 1:3 by Rev. W. Reid Hankins during the Morning Worship Service at Trinity Presbyterian Church (OPC) on 10/05/2025 in Petaluma, CA. Sermon Manuscript Rev. W. Reid Hankins, M.Div. I almost titled our sermon, “The Blessedness of Blessed Blessings,” but I thought that might be confusing. Yet, I wanted to highlight what you can clearly see ... Read more The post Blessed be God who has Blessed us with Blessings appeared first on Trinity Presbyterian Church North Bay (OPC).

In this second part of our interview with Coalition Chaplain Debbie Royals, we continue our discussion of colonized/colonizing worship and the need for spiritual care in our work. This is a work in progress, as we together seek to realign ourselves with the Creator and Creation through worship. Debbie is Pascua Yaqui from Tucson, AZ, a sister, mother to two wonderful young men and grandmother to four. She is an Episcopal priest, author, retreat leader and educator. Debbie earned a diploma in Nursing, a B.A. in Native American Spirituality and Theology from Prescott College, an M.Div. from the Church Divinity School of the Pacific and a M.A. in Religion and Society from the Graduate Theological Union. She serves as the Canon for Native American Ministry in the Diocese of Arizona and is developing a“new church community called Four Winds serving Indigenous people. Debbie led the Indigenous Theological Training Institute for 10 years and published several journals with Indigenous theologians. She has published in books on prayer and daily meditations. Debbie has navigated the divide by forming a bridge as a Native American spiritual leader and Episcopal priest. Her passion for restorative justice and binding community is evident in every aspect of her life. Watch video recordings of this and other episodes from Season 4 of the Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Podcast on our YouTube Channel. Show Notes: Decolonizing Worship happens the last Friday of every month at 1:00 p.m. PT / 4:00 p.m. ET. Register for the Zoom link Sarah and Sheri's book: So That We and Our Children May Live: Following Jesus in Confronting the Climate Crisis Sarah and Sheri's Substack: So That We and Our Children May Live You can follow the Coalition to Dismantle the Doctrine of Discovery on Instagram (@coalitiontodismantle) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/dismantlediscovery).

Sharon Hodde Miller returns to Shifting Culture to talk about her new devotional, Gazing at God. Building on her earlier work in Free of Me, Sharon explores how the lies of insecurity and comparison keep us trapped in self-preoccupation and how the way of Jesus frees us to lift our eyes toward God and others. Together we talk about why self-esteem culture falls short, how worship reorients us when we spiral inward, the difference between healing the self and neglecting the self, what true success in the kingdom of God looks like, and how abiding in Christ becomes the foundation for real freedom. This is a hopeful and practical conversation about identity, healing, and the joy of gazing at God.Sharon leads Bright City Church in Durham, NC with her husband, Ike, which they planted together in 2018. Sharon earned her M.Div. from Duke Divinity School, and her PhD from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, where she researched the topic of women and calling.In addition to writing for sites like Christianity Today, She Reads Truth, Propel, Relevant, and more, she is the author of three books: Free of Me: Why Life Is Better When It's Not about You, Nice: Why We Love to Be Liked And How God Calls Us to More, and The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety it Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises.Sharon travels the country speaking at churches and conferences, and then she loves to return home to her three awesome kids!Sharon's Books:Free of MeGazing at GodSharon's Recommendations:Regenerative PerformanceSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowContact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

Our theology is too small. Something big is missing, and the Good News is compromised. God has “an everlasting covenant” with the Earth (Genesis 9:12-17). What would happen if Christian theology took this seriously, literally? And if we looked at Jesus through God's Earth covenant, and at this covenant through Jesus? This book by today's podcast guest, Howard Snyder, tackles that question.Youtube - https://youtu.be/T5fK0Onkf7gAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4https://place.asburyseminary.edu/academicbooks/53/If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

NOTICE: This weekly show is now part of the "Happy Hour with John Gaskins" daily podcast, which you can find at SiouxFallsLive.com, MidwestSportsPlus.com, and most podcast platforms like the one you find here! So, if you enjoy the topics Matt & John cover, you'll get those topics, plus relevant local guests, every Monday through Thursday on Happy Hour... so we highly recommend you check that out! You get hired to get fired. That has become the new old adage in modern day, big business college and pro sports for coaches and managers. After seven seasons, three playoff appearances, and the first playoff series win in over 20 years, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli became the latest casualty of this concept. Was it warranted? Is he the "fall guy?"Is it best the Twins move on even if Rocco is quite clearly not the primary reason for the sad state of affairs at Target Field? Beyond asinine ownership, what else besides Baldelli can we blame for the sinking ship the Twins became the last couple years?Speaking of sinking ships, has a bruised and battered Minnesota Vikings offensive line given enough reason to already believe this could be a lost season, or can a quarterback — either J.J. McCarty or Carson Wentz — and an all-of-a-sudden leaky defense keep NFC North title and even Super Bowl hopes afloat? In a monster week of football for the city of Sioux Falls and South Dakota's two Div. I teams, Happy Hour host John Gaskins and Sioux Falls Live sports editor Matt Zimmer lead off with these pressing Minnesota matters.Then, it is time to pick apart the South Dakota Coyotes' latest ugly loss in a revealing "measuring stick game" at No. 1 North Dakota State. Just like Monday's episode with Kurtiss Riggs, John and Matt try best to answer this question now that the 2025 season is about one-third in the books:With both the Jackrabbits and Coyotes losing head coaches, assistants & a bunch of their best players from top 5 teams in 2024, how and why have the Jacks remained national championship contenders (so it appears) while the Yotes have fallen off the radar (and out of the Top 25 rankings)?Meanwhile, Augustana will take its No. 8 ranking and 5-0 record across Sioux Falls to Bob Young Field on Saturday against now-unranked University of Sioux Falls (3-2) in the Key to the City Game. While the Vikings have the better record and momentum — the Cougars have lost back-to-back games in convincing fashion to Top 15-rated Duluth and Mankato — why does Zim feel the Coo have the advantage, and not just because USF has home field advantage?Finally, a preview of the most-anticipated game in South Dakota 11AAA high school football so far — No. 1 Lincoln at No. 2 Brandon Valley on Friday, a game you'll be able to watch on the Midwest Sports Plus app or at MidwestSportsPlus.com, where you can also download the app and start your 30-day free trial.

An Interview with The Reverend Benjamin Wyatt This year marks the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a turning point in Christian history. In this episode, Rev. Benjamin Wyatt, Episcopal priest and author of Christ and the Council, joins Shirley Paulson to explore the controversies that led to the Nicene Creed, Constantine's role in enforcing unity, and why debates about Christ's divinity mattered so deeply. Their conversation sheds light on the messy, human realities behind doctrines still shaping Christianity today. The Reverend Benjamin Wyatt is an Episcopal priest, serving as the Priest-in-Charge at the Church of the Nativity in Indianapolis. He has run two podcasts on ancient Christianity, “The Road to Nicaea” and “In Simeon's Wake.” Just in time for Nicaea's 1700th anniversary celebration, Ben's new book, titled Christ and the Council, published by Wipf and Stock, is forthcoming. He holds an M.Div. and S.T.M. from Yale Divinity School. Visit the podcast show notes page on the Early Christian Texts website for a complete transcript. https://earlychristiantexts.com/council-of-nicaea/

What does it look like to grow in character and embrace accountability in recovery?Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Dr. Mark Laaser & Randy Evert continue their Legacy series on the 7 Principles of Recovery. On this episode, listen to part 4 where they discuss character and accountability in recovery. Part 1Part 2Part 3Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience:   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages.Send us a text

The Moose on The Loose helps Canadians to invest with more conviction so they can enjoy their retirement. Today, we are discussing Fortis (FTS.TO) vs Hydro One (H.TO). I review the two utilities using 6 comparison points: #1 Business model #2 Dividend triangle #3 Growth vectors #4 Potential risks #5 Div safety and growth #6 Valuation Don't know why a stock is or Up or Down? Avoid price confusion! A simple framework to judge if you should sell, hold or buy! Register my free webinar to get rid of paralysis by analysis: https://moosemarkets.com/webinar It's all about dividend growth investing! Get the 20 income products guide for retirees: https://retirementloop.ca/income/ Get your Investment roadmap: https://dividendstocksrock.com/roadmap Download the Rockstar list here: https://moosemarkets.com/rockstars *This show is for information & entertainment purposes only. I'm not your financial advisor or investment broker. I don't provide financial advice or buy/sell recommendations. It's not because I like a stock that you should buy it (far from it!). Please do your due diligence and seek professional advice before making any financial decisions. 

Join Overseer Azizah R. Morrison, M.Div. for When Zion Travails as we close September in a time of intercession. Our focus this month has been Divine Activation, and today we will lift prayer for the activation of gifts, faith, favor, healing, deliverance, and covenant relationship with God.We will also stand in the gap for the United States of America, covering our leaders, our land, and our future with prayer. This is a call to travail before the Lord and believe for breakthrough in our lives and in our nation.

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Christine Johnson completed her Ph.D. in Wesley Studies at the Nazarene Theological College/University of Manchester. Her study is focused on the theme of death as it relates to John Wesley's doctrine of holiness. Christine currently serves as the Registrar and Director of Enrolled Student Services at Asbury Theology Seminary and today on the podcast we talked about her upcoming book, Triumphant Death: Grace, Holiness, and Death in the Theology of John Wesley.Youtube - https://youtu.be/ZIRrJUTujSUAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4If you are interested in learning more about my two full-length video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

What's holding you back?Today on the Faithful & True Podcast, Debbie Laaser & Dr. Greg Miller unpack victim mentality, a mindset that can often prevent us taking the next step in recovery.Listen as they share how you can move away from being a victim and instead learn to thrive.Subscribe to our YouTube channel:   - https://bit.ly/FaithfulandTrueAttend a Workshop Experience:   - For Men - https://bit.ly/MensJourneyWorkshop   - For Women - http://bit.ly/WomensJourneyWorkshop   - For Couples - http://bit.ly/CouplesIntensiveWorkshopContact us:   - https://faithfulandtrue.com/   - info@faithfulandtrue.com   - 952-746-3880Dr. Mark Laaser, M.Div., Ph.D., was considered one of the Christian leaders in the field of sex addiction before his death in September 2019. Mark, together with his wife, Debbie Laaser, MA, LMFT, have shared their 32 years of personal experience in sexual addiction recovery with thousands of individuals and couples through their work and resources at Faithful & True.The Faithful & True 3-Day Intensive Workshops continue to transform lives, rebuild trust, and help heal marriages.Send us a text