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This Feast of the Holy Family podcast offers a gentle, contemplative reflection on Matthew's Gospel and the story of Joseph's dreams, courage, and trust in God amid uncertainty. Three Sisters of Divine Providence pray with this lesser-seen side of the Christmas story—one marked by fear, flight, and faithful action. Together, they reflect on discernment, decision-making, and how God continues to speak in our lives today, even when we don't know the whole picture. Join us for a prayerful pause to listen, trust, and follow God's call one step at a time.by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
This Fourth Week of Advent, pause with the Gospel of Matthew and enter a contemplative prayer centered on Joseph, Mary, and the coming of Emmanuel. A short, sacred reflection to help you listen for God and prepare for the joyof Christmas.by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Located in the beautiful Baroque Barberini Palace, the National Gallery of Ancient Art contains works of art produced before the year 1800. It includes masterpieces by Andrea del Sarto, Bronzino, Canaletto, Titian, and Tintoretto. But the collection's most important works are Caravaggio's "Judith and Holofernes," Bernini's "Bust of Pope Urban VIII," and Pietro da Cortona's spectacular ceiling fresco "The Allegory of Divine Providence and Barberini Power."
In today's episode, I sit down with Ryan Shields to talk about a range of issues pertaining to divine providence. CreditsHost: R.T. Mullins (PhD, University of St Andrews; Dr. Habil. University of Helsinki) is a lecturer and researcher at the University of Lucerne, and a docent of dogmatics at the University of Helsinki.Guest: Ryan Shields (MA, University of Lucerne). Music by Rockandmetal_domination – Raising-questions.rtmullins.comSupport the Show:https://www.patreon.com/user?u=66431474https://ko-fi.com/rtmullins
This week, we will be studying Genesis 50:12-21 under the theme “How to Forgive Significant Hurt.” When Joseph's brothers fear payback, they discover that God's grace is far bigger than their guilt. Joseph refused to play God — and instead explained the strange, stunning way God turns harm into healing. Genuine forgiveness frees both the offended and the offender.Series Summary: Our fall worship series will lead us through the Book of Genesis, arguably the most profound, insightful text in human history. Over this series, we'll uncover how the narratives of Genesis reveal God's design for creation, humanity, relationships, and purpose. We'll explore truths that continue to shape our lives today, from the Garden of Eden to the promise of redemption.Add St. Marcus as your church on the Church Center App!Fill out our online connection cardHow can we pray for you? If you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here.
Wisdom affords security and serenity in this world and the next • By striving to discern wisdom about the Creator from His creation one merits to receive Divine Providence
On this Gaudete Sunday, we pause in the middle of Advent to rediscover joy — even in the places of our lives that feel dry or overwhelmed. Today's guided Lectio Divina uses Isaiah 35 to remind us that God comes close to strengthen, heal, and lift us up.Join Sister Leslie for a calm, prayerful moment to breathe in hope and let joy rise quietly within you as Christmas approaches.Perfect for anyone seeking peace, encouragement, and a gentle spiritual reset this Advent.by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
This week on the Providence Podcast, join Sister Leslie for a peaceful guided Lectio Divina focused on Romans 15. Step into a space of quiet reflection, prayer, and hope as we journey through the season of Advent together.Whether you're looking to deepen your prayer life, find a moment of calm, or reflect on God's Word, this episode is your invitation to pause, listen, and connect.✨ Bonus: We'll also explore the joy of waiting in hopeful anticipation — a true gift of Advent.Press play, breathe deeply, and let this meditation guide your heart closer to God.#LectioDivina #AdventReflection #ProvidencePodcast #Romans15 #GuidedPrayer #ChristianMeditation #SpiritualPracticeTo enter this lovely Advent Season of waiting in joyful hope, we're going to mix it up a little on the podcast. Rather than the usual reflection, I'll offer a guided prayer, a simple reflection on a Scripture passage. I'll share a few of my thoughts and also leave a space of silence for your prayer. I hope Spirit will speak to each of us, and you're welcome to share your thoughts with me. Let's hold each other in prayer over these sacred days. by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
In this episode, we explore the quiet, tender work of waiting in joyful hope—a deeply human and deeply spiritual posture. Through the lens of Advent, we reflect on what it means to wait with longing, to trust in God's timing, and to find hope not by escaping struggle, but by moving through it with faith.Walk with Mary and Joseph as they navigate uncertainty, vulnerability, and promise. Discover how holy waiting becomes active, how trust gives birth to hope, and how God'spresence unfolds in the slow, sacred spaces of our lives.If you're longing for stillness, encouragement, or renewed hope, this reflection offers a gentle place to pause and breathe.by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Chabbat Vayichla'h - Niveau avancéSource: Likouté Si'hot volume 30 Si'ha 1 sur Vayichla'h Thèmes abordés :- Pourquoi le miracle du sauvetage de Ya'akov est-il commémoré par le « nerf sciatique » ?- Entre la divine Providence sur le peuple d'Israël et sur l'ensemble des espèces de l'univers- Entre une volonté et un choix rationnel : l'importance capitale de chaque détail !- « Un monde entier » : l'importance de chaque détail de chaque juif pour D.ieu !Support de cours : https://app.box.com/s/im8m0ods9l8mescu6fs0mirb5yrgaqxmHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Series - An Exposition of the Second London Baptist Confession pt. 34 Topic - Chapter 5.5 by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 11.30.25
This episode is packed — saints, miracles, Marian devotion, vocations, fatherhood, fasting, silence, and the rise of a new generation of men hungry for God.Fr. Charbel, a Franciscan Friar of the Immaculate, joins Adam and David in Tulsa along with first-class relics of St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Charbel, sharing powerful stories of faith, mission, intercession, and what young Catholic men are longing for today.IN THIS EPISODE1. Meet Fr. Charbel — his order, his mission, and why Marian consecration is centralFr. Charbel introduces the Franciscans of the Immaculate, an order founded to continue the Marian mission of St. Maximilian Kolbe:Total consecration to Mary as a fourth vowA spirituality built on St. Francis + St. MaximilianMissionary availability (“Send me anywhere in the world”)Heavy emphasis on prayer, poverty, obedience, and Marian devotionHe explains how Our Lady's presence has shaped every major moment in salvation history — from Nazareth to the Cross — and why consecration gives Mary “permission” to form us the way she formed Christ.2. A surge of young men seeking GodAs the newly appointed vocations director, Fr. Charbel reveals something astonishing:40+ serious vocation inquiries in just two months.Why the sudden surge?Men want something realThey crave mission and purposeThey want orthodoxy and reverenceThey want a spirituality that demands something of themMarian devotion draws them in a unique way“It's inspiring,” he says. “Young men want authenticity.”3. Stories of Divine Providence and the adventure of religious lifeThe guys talk about:The Franciscan blend of active + contemplativeThe thrill of trusting God with everythingPoverty that becomes a doorway to providenceWhy Franciscans never seem to fundraise (“God just provides”)Religious life, he says, is more adventurous than most men realize.4. Deep dive: Who is St. Charbel? Why is he exploding in popularity?St. Charbel Makhlouf, a Lebanese hermit, is becoming one of the most beloved saints of the century.Father explains why:Lived a hidden, humble, ascetic life23 years in community + 23 years as a hermitEntire life centered on the Holy EucharistBody discovered incorrupt with supernatural light rising from his tombOver 29,000 documented miracles since 1950Miracles among Muslims, Druze, Orthodox, and nonbelieversGlobal pilgrims: 2 million+ per yearOne stunning story:A Muslim sheikh publicly visited St. Charbel's shrine to thank him for healing his mother of cancer.“Why would God confirm the life of a hermit who spent his life before the Eucharist,” Father asks, “unless the Eucharist is truly what the Church says it is?”5. Lessons from St. Charbel for modern men + fathersWhat does a hermit from Lebanon have to teach us? A lot.Fr. Charbel lays out practical takeaways:Faithfulness in the small thingsSilence — making space for God's voiceDaily prayer even without consolationsObedience and humilityEucharistic devotionMarian devotion as a way of being formedAsceticism and fasting: dying to self in small waysDoing your duty with...
To enter this lovely Advent Season of waiting in joyful hope, we're going to mix it up a little on the podcast. Rather than the usual reflection, I'll offer a guided prayer, a simple reflection on a Scripture passage. I'll share a few of my thoughts and also leave a space of silence for your prayer. I hope Spirit will speak to each of us, and you're welcome to share your thoughts with me. Let's hold each other in prayer over these sacred days. by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Divine providence in marriage השגחה פרטית در ازدواج by Rabbi Benjamin Lavian
Friends of the Rosary,Today, when honoring Saint Andrew Dŭng-Lạc, Priest, and Companions, Martyrs, we see in the Gospel (Luke 21:1-4) a poor widow trusting herself entirely to the Divine Providence by putting her last penny into the temple treasury.Christ said,"I tell you truly,this poor widow put in more than all the rest;for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth,but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood."This passage makes us remember the parable about the foolish rich man who apparently had everything needed to be happy.But he didn't have faith and love for God.Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play
In this conversation, Zev and I discuss the 1000-year era of prophecy, how the perfectly righteous man bends the world to the perfect good, and the challenges of the new prophecy.1:45 Summary of the lecture "How to Reclaim Prophecy": • The New Knowledge of Hashem: How to Reclai... 6:00 Prophecy 1.0 is the guide to prophecy 2.08:20 Why we consider the era of prophecy to begin with the Exodus despite the great prophets who preceded it10:00 The one thousand years of Jewish history recorded in Tanach stand as the paradigm of Divine Providence, when nothing occurred that lay outside its order12:30 On public and private prophecy; why widespread public prophecy requires the Ark of the Covenant and the Mikdash20:00 How the perfectly righteous man bends God's will to what is good in his eyes26:15 Tefillah is the absolute commitment to what is right32:30 The perfectly righteous man is the one who cannot abide any evil38:30 Those who forgive some evil in themselves will forgive some imagined evil in God42:30 Are we living in prophetic times?44:15 Between the Rambam and R' Yehudah HaLevi48:00 How come the great books don't discuss the new prophecy?52:45 Would someone be able to do the original kind of prophecy today?1:01:45 Today, even the greatest righteous person will accept the impersonal laws of nature as being righteous1:07:00 The challenges of the new prophecy
I wonder if this feast of Christ the King is as much about Christ's leadership as it is about our call to serve. As Christ's disciples, we use our gifts in the service of mission and, like Christ, we use any power we have to serve people.by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Here's a link to Dr. Brené Brown's book Strong Ground: the Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit, that's referenced in the episode: https://brenebrown.com/book/strong-ground/ I hope you check it out!Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
This part of the continuing Introduction to Christian Theology series addresses the doctrine of divine providence, exploring the relation between human freedom and divine action.
God is with us however we are — when we feel like quitting or when we persevere, when we feel happy or just way less sad. If the world is ending, God is in that, and if it's not but it just feels pretty desolate, God's with us in that too. However we find ourselves these days, I hope we can turn toward God in love and trust. by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Pastor Omar Lopez | My Story 11.9.25
We are the living, breathing temples of the Holy One, and so we advocate on behalf of the Holy One for the vulnerable and oppressed people around us. We will flip all the tables until everyone has a place at the table.by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Infertility is more than a medical symptom; it affects every aspect of your life. For Paula Gallagher, it impacted her sense of self, her conception of God, her vision for her future, and her idea of family. A decade later, her struggle has become her ministry as she walks alongside women in the midst of infertility. This episode touches on her own story and the aspects of struggling to conceive that are often the hardest. But it doesn't end without hope. She shares the peace that God provided when it made no sense, and how that peace sustains her today.NOTE: In this episode, Paula shares honestly about her story and the pain of infertility. Miscarriage is mentioned.GUEST BIO: Paula Gallagher is an infertility coach, who is passionate about accompanying women on the path of infertility. After more than a decade of primary infertility and discovering many diagnoses contributing to her own infertility, Paula felt called by the Lord to turn her pain into purpose by sharing what she learned the hard way with other women. She founded her church's infertility support group, offers virtual coaching, and shares advice and resources on social media.HELPFUL LINKS AND PAST EPISODES:Catholic Infertility ResourcesWork with Paula - catholicinfertilitycoaching.com@catholic.infertility.coaching on InstagramEp. 37 Infertility 101Ep. 64: Unexplained InfertilityEp. 65: Nicole Clark & Twelve 12 Ministries (Infertility/Loss)Send us a textSupport the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here! Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates! Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertility Watch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertility Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any represe...
This week we're mixing up a little on the podcast, and so there will be two of us reflecting on this beautiful reading from the Book of Wisdom for All Souls Day. We'll share our insights, and as we do, we hope the Spirit will speak to you too! by Sister Leslie Keener, CDP and Sister Alice Gerdeman, CDPSign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
God wants us as we are. No bravado, no discarding our own worth. God receives us – all that we are, our past, our present, our brokenness and giftedness — the whole of each of us. God loves us however we show up. And God always shows up for us.by Sister Leslie Keener, CDPSign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendar Music credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
Some things are worth fighting for, and we stand together and carry what we need to carry and hold each other up. However, there are times when we must lie down before God and find rest. Our God, who doesn't need to be pestered to listen, is with us. by Sister Leslie Keener, CDPSign up to receive our weekly newsletter at www.GodSpaceCommunity.com. Subscribe to the Providence Podcast wherever you get your podcasts! At God Space, you can come as you are. You belong here.God Space is a ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence of Kentucky. Do you want to learn more about the Sisters of Divine Providence? Check out our website here: www.CDPKentucky.org.You can find all of the Scripture readings from the lectionary here: https://bible.usccb.org/readings/calendarMusic credits: Thanks to Pixabay and these artists for their royalty free music: intro and outro music Acoustic Inspire by The_Mountain, reflection questions music, Relaxing Meditation Music by SamuelFrancisJohnson
What truly makes people change? Is it a life event, a motivational moment, or something deeper? In this message from 1 Samuel 3, we explore one of the most pivotal moments in Israel's history—the calling of Samuel—and uncover a timeless truth about transformation that still speaks today. At a time when “the word of the Lord was rare,” Israel had grown spiritually blind. Eli, the high priest, and his sons had corrupted their sacred calling, and God's voice had grown silent. But into this silence, God calls a young boy named Samuel—a boy who didn't yet know the Lord but was ready to listen. Through Samuel's story, we see how renewal begins when someone chooses to hear and obey God's Word. As the Lord calls Samuel by name again and again, the boy learns that change doesn't come from emotion, environment, or effort—it comes from revelation. It's the moment when the heart says, “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.” From that day forward, God's Word—once rare—became constant and alive through Samuel's life, marking the beginning of a new era for Israel. This message reminds us that true spiritual change doesn't start with self-improvement but with surrender. When the Word of God becomes present and consistent in your life, everything begins to shift. If the Word is rare, transformation will be rare—but when it's central, you'll see God reshape your heart, your home, and your future.
In this episode, James, Gray, and Marinus continue their series reading and discussing Herman Bavinck's Philosophy of Revelation. This week, they discuss the fourth chapter on “Revelation and Nature.”Read along with us as we walk through the chapters of this significant work.Works mentioned:Herman Bavinck, Philosophy of Revelation: A New Annotated Edition Adapted and Expanded from the 1908 Stone Lectures: Presented at Princeton Theological Seminary, A new annotated edition, ed. Cory Brock and Nathaniel Gray Sutanto, with Princeton Theological Seminary (Hendrickson Publishers, 2018).https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Revelation-Annotated-Herman-Bavinck/dp/1683071360J. H. Bavinck, Personality and Worldview, ed. James Perman Eglinton, with Timothy Keller (Crossway, 2023).Herman Bavinck, Christianity and Science, trans. Nathaniel Gray Sutanto et al. (Crossway, 2023). Marinus de Jong, “The Heart of the Academy: Herman Bavinck in Debate with Modernity on the Academy, Theology, and the Church,” in Church and Academy, ed. Gordon Graham, The Kuyper Center Review, volume 5 (William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2015).Christopher Watkin, Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible's Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture (Zondervan Academic, 2022).“Divine Providence's Wetenschappelijke Benefits: Retrieving a Bavinckian Model,” Divine Providence and Action, edited by Oliver Crisp and Fred Sanders (Zondervan, 2019), 96-114.Ximian Xu, Theology as the Science of God: Herman Bavinck's Wetenschappelijke Theology for the Modern World, 1st ed. (Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2022).Reach us at graceincommonpodcast@gmail.com. If you want to make a donation, please visit https://donorbox.org/graceincommonOur theme music is Molly Molly by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue) CC BY-NC 4.0
Pastor Kenny Kauffman preaches on Genesis 45.
Pastor Kevin Bryan preaches on Genesis 44.
To Everything a Season: Lutheran Reflections Through the Church Year
In this episode we discuss how God providentially sustains and preserves His creation.
The book of Ruth may be only four short chapters, but it carries one of the most powerful and hope-filled stories in the entire Bible. Set during the dark and chaotic era of the Judges, Ruth's story begins with famine, loss, and bitterness—but it ends with redemption, joy, and the promise of a King. In this sermon, we journey through the entire book of Ruth. We begin with Naomi, a grieving widow who believes her life has been emptied by God. We meet Ruth, a foreigner from Moab, who makes a radical decision of faith: to leave her homeland, her family, and her gods behind to follow Naomi and worship the God of Israel. Her words—“Your people will be my people, and your God my God”—become a defining moment of loyalty and trust. What follows is a story of divine providence woven through ordinary events. Ruth “just happens” to glean in the field of Boaz, a man of noble character and a relative of Naomi's late husband. In Boaz, we see both kindness and strength as he steps into the role of kinsman-redeemer, protecting Ruth and securing a future for Naomi's family. What looks like chance is really God's careful orchestration. This lesson reminds us that no life is too small, no decision too ordinary, and no circumstance too bleak for God to use in His redemptive plan. The book of Ruth teaches us that behind every step of obedience, every act of loyalty, and every risk of faith lies the possibility of God writing a much bigger story than we could ever imagine. If you've ever wondered how God can work through your everyday struggles, disappointments, and choices, this story is for you. Ruth's journey shows us that God's providence is at work in famine and in fullness, in tragedy and in joy, and that He is still weaving our ordinary lives into His extraordinary plan of redemption.
God has created a law for the natural order such that what goes up must come down. God has made there to be the same law for the supernatural order: what goes up must come down, and what goes down must come up.If you are prideful in this life, if you make yourself out to be something greater than you are, if you despise others and are selfish, you will go down to hell after this life is over. If on the other hand, you are humble during this life, if you willingly accept corrections and humiliations, if you think well of others and poorly of yourself, if you are unselfish and sacrificial, then you will go up to Heaven after this life is over.This is the law of Divine Providence that Our Lord teaches us in today's Gospel, and also in other places of the Gospel: “everyone who exalts himself shall be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted.”If we want to save our souls, we have to be humble. There is no other way. There are only prideful souls in hell and only humble souls in heaven.There is no one who has understood this plan of God better than the saints. For the saints, there are only two places: the first place and the last place. But the first place is already taken; it is occupied by God. Thus, the only other place available is the last place, and that is my place.The saints thought of Our Lord as speaking to them in today's Gospel when He says, “Take the last place.”
Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” We Praise You, O God The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands The post The Promises of God in Scripture, Part 15: God's Divine Providence in the New Testament – Pr. Will Weedon, 9/15/25 (2581) first appeared on Issues, Etc..
Dr. Tom Curran shares 15 insights from Trustful Surrender to Divine Providence: The Secret of Peace and Happiness by St. Claude de la Colombière. Tom explores the topics of: the will of God, misfortunes/successes, the gift of a personal cross, a transformed mindset, and more!
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Pr. Will Weedon, Host of “The Word of the Lord Endures Forever” We Praise You, O God The Word of the Lord Endures Forever Celebrating the Saints Thank, Praise, Serve and Obey See My Savior's Hands The post The Promises of God in Scripture, Part 14: God's Divine Providence – Pr. Will Weedon, 9/8/25 (2511) first appeared on Issues, Etc..
Series - An Exposition of the 2LC pt 33 Topic - 5.4 by Paul Abeyta, pastor | Lord's Day Afternoon | 09.07.25
Part 3 of 3. God's Hand on America: Divine Providence in the Modern Era by Michael Medved– November 26, 2019 Purchase this fine book at your favorite book seller or at- https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Hand-America-Divine-Providence/dp/0451497414 The national radio host and bestselling author of The American Miracle reveals the happy accidents, bizarre coincidences, and flat-out miracles that continue to shape America's destiny. “A hopeful message for our troubled times . . . Michael Medved has an eye for a story, and a preternatural gift for telling it in beguiling ways.”—Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award–winning author of Founding Brothers Has God withdrawn his special blessing from the United States? Americans ponder that painful question in troubled times, as we did during the devastation of the Civil War and after the assassinations of the '60s, and as we do in our present polarization. Yet somehow—on battlefields, across western wilderness, and in raucous convention halls—astounding events have reliably advanced America, restoring faith in the Republic's providential protection. In this provocative historical narrative, Michael Medved brings to life ten haunting tales that reveal this purposeful pattern, including: • A near-fatal carriage accident forces Lincoln's secretary of state into a canvas-and-steel neck brace that protects him from a would-be assassin's knife thrusts, allowing him two years later to acquire Alaska for the United States. • A sudden tidal wave of Russian Jewish immigration, beginning in 1881, coincides with America's rise to world leadership, fulfilling a biblical promise that those blessing Abraham's children will themselves be blessed. • Campaigning for president, Theodore Roosevelt takes a bullet in the chest, but a folded speech in his jacket pocket slows its progress and saves his life. • At the Battle of Midway, U.S. planes get lost over empty ocean and then miraculously reconnect for five minutes of dive-bombing that wrecks Japan's fleet, convincing even enemy commanders that higher powers intervened against them. • A behind-the-scenes “conspiracy of the pure of heart” by Democratic leaders forces a gravely ill FDR to replace his sitting vice president—an unstable Stalinist—with future White House great Harry Truman. These and other little-known stories build on themes of The American Miracle, Medved's bestseller about America's remarkable rise. The confident heroes and stubborn misfits in these pages shared a common faith in a master plan, which continues to unfold in our time. God's Hand on America confirms that the founders were right about America's destiny to lead and enlighten the world.
Part 2 of 3. God's Hand on America: Divine Providence in the Modern Era by Michael Medved– November 26, 2019 Purchase this fine book at your favorite book seller or at- https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Hand-America-Divine-Providence/dp/0451497414 The national radio host and bestselling author of The American Miracle reveals the happy accidents, bizarre coincidences, and flat-out miracles that continue to shape America's destiny. “A hopeful message for our troubled times . . . Michael Medved has an eye for a story, and a preternatural gift for telling it in beguiling ways.”—Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award–winning author of Founding Brothers Has God withdrawn his special blessing from the United States? Americans ponder that painful question in troubled times, as we did during the devastation of the Civil War and after the assassinations of the '60s, and as we do in our present polarization. Yet somehow—on battlefields, across western wilderness, and in raucous convention halls—astounding events have reliably advanced America, restoring faith in the Republic's providential protection. In this provocative historical narrative, Michael Medved brings to life ten haunting tales that reveal this purposeful pattern, including: • A near-fatal carriage accident forces Lincoln's secretary of state into a canvas-and-steel neck brace that protects him from a would-be assassin's knife thrusts, allowing him two years later to acquire Alaska for the United States. • A sudden tidal wave of Russian Jewish immigration, beginning in 1881, coincides with America's rise to world leadership, fulfilling a biblical promise that those blessing Abraham's children will themselves be blessed. • Campaigning for president, Theodore Roosevelt takes a bullet in the chest, but a folded speech in his jacket pocket slows its progress and saves his life. • At the Battle of Midway, U.S. planes get lost over empty ocean and then miraculously reconnect for five minutes of dive-bombing that wrecks Japan's fleet, convincing even enemy commanders that higher powers intervened against them. • A behind-the-scenes “conspiracy of the pure of heart” by Democratic leaders forces a gravely ill FDR to replace his sitting vice president—an unstable Stalinist—with future White House great Harry Truman. These and other little-known stories build on themes of The American Miracle, Medved's bestseller about America's remarkable rise. The confident heroes and stubborn misfits in these pages shared a common faith in a master plan, which continues to unfold in our time. God's Hand on America confirms that the founders were right about America's destiny to lead and enlighten the world.
Part 1 of 3. God's Hand on America: Divine Providence in the Modern Era by Michael Medved– November 26, 2019 Purchase this fine book at your favorite book seller or at- https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Hand-America-Divine-Providence/dp/0451497414 The national radio host and bestselling author of The American Miracle reveals the happy accidents, bizarre coincidences, and flat-out miracles that continue to shape America's destiny. “A hopeful message for our troubled times . . . Michael Medved has an eye for a story, and a preternatural gift for telling it in beguiling ways.”—Joseph J. Ellis, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award–winning author of Founding Brothers Has God withdrawn his special blessing from the United States? Americans ponder that painful question in troubled times, as we did during the devastation of the Civil War and after the assassinations of the '60s, and as we do in our present polarization. Yet somehow—on battlefields, across western wilderness, and in raucous convention halls—astounding events have reliably advanced America, restoring faith in the Republic's providential protection. In this provocative historical narrative, Michael Medved brings to life ten haunting tales that reveal this purposeful pattern, including: • A near-fatal carriage accident forces Lincoln's secretary of state into a canvas-and-steel neck brace that protects him from a would-be assassin's knife thrusts, allowing him two years later to acquire Alaska for the United States. • A sudden tidal wave of Russian Jewish immigration, beginning in 1881, coincides with America's rise to world leadership, fulfilling a biblical promise that those blessing Abraham's children will themselves be blessed. • Campaigning for president, Theodore Roosevelt takes a bullet in the chest, but a folded speech in his jacket pocket slows its progress and saves his life. • At the Battle of Midway, U.S. planes get lost over empty ocean and then miraculously reconnect for five minutes of dive-bombing that wrecks Japan's fleet, convincing even enemy commanders that higher powers intervened against them. • A behind-the-scenes “conspiracy of the pure of heart” by Democratic leaders forces a gravely ill FDR to replace his sitting vice president—an unstable Stalinist—with future White House great Harry Truman. These and other little-known stories build on themes of The American Miracle, Medved's bestseller about America's remarkable rise. The confident heroes and stubborn misfits in these pages shared a common faith in a master plan, which continues to unfold in our time. God's Hand on America confirms that the founders were right about America's destiny to lead and enlighten the world.
Hour 2 for 8/25/25 Drew and Brooke prayed the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Dr. Jerome Foss covered Trump's recent comments about going to Heaven (27:40), gravity of the office (33:55), Divine Providence (35:52), and Masses said for Trump (41:18). Link: https://www.stvincent.edu/directory/profiles/jerome-foss.html
Sunday Morning, August 24, 2025Given by Dr. Kevin DeYoung | Senior PastorChrist Covenant ChurchPreservation, Promises and Divine ProvidenceSermon Text: Ezra 1Watch on YouTubeDownload our mobile app
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