Podcasts about Doubt

Send us your feedback — we're listeningHebrews 12 : 2 — Eyes on Jesus : Doubt to Devotion at Dawn“Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” — Hebrews 12 : 2As the first light breaks, Hebrews 12 : 2 calls the heart to focus again. The storms of doubt fade when we look to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith. Across the world—Canada, Australia, Germany, and Mexico—believers rise to seek Him at dawn. Every burden loses weight in the presence of His enduring joy. He has gone before us, conquered shame, and taken His seat in glory. Today, fix your gaze on Christ, and find new strength to begin again.Paragraph 1 – Context In an age of distraction, faith can fracture under pressure. Hebrews 12 : 2 calls us back to focus—away from the noise and toward the cross. Jesus, the pioneer of faith, leads the way with endurance and love. When our attention is fixed on Him, doubt begins to dissolve.Paragraph 2 – Reflection There are moments when questions outnumber answers. Yet the Word teaches that Christ's endurance becomes our example and our encouragement. His joy carried Him through suffering, and that same joy is offered to us. Faith is not about perfection—it's about direction. Keep looking up.Paragraph 3 – Intercession & Vision Pray for those beginning their day weary or uncertain—for students in Germany, families in Mexico, pastors in Canada, and believers in Australia. May the global Church lift its eyes to Jesus once more. Let hearts awaken to His steadying love, and may doubt be replaced with devotion across the nations.Prayer PointsPray for renewed focus on Jesus at the start of every day.Ask God to remove distractions that weaken faith.Pray for victory over doubt and discouragement through Christ.Intercede for those questioning their purpose to find clarity in Jesus.Declare that eyes fixed on Jesus will not be shaken by fear.Pray for endurance to follow Christ through every trial.Ask for strength for leaders running the race of faith.Pray that believers worldwide fix their eyes on Christ, not circumstance.Lift up the next generation to stay focused on eternal purpose.Thank God that Jesus pSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Are Elis and John's stars in the ascendant? Are we on the edge of James and Robins becoming household names? Can you imagine John staring down the camera and gleefully shouting ‘Keep Dancing'?These questions and more are explored as Elis and John put forward their cases to be the next presenters of the BBC's flagship entertainment show, Strictly Come Dancing.Elsewhere it's pure Zeitgeist chat (or should we say Zeitgeest thanks to John's recent music obsession), including: train etiquette, the previous nine Prime Ministers as foods, and what the hell does 6 7 mean?Do you want to back project Elis and John on Strictly? Do you want to share your thoughts on modern-day train etiquette? In short, do you want to contribute to the Zeitgeist? Then get in touch via elisandjohn@bbc.co.uk or WhatsApp the show on 07974 293 022.

One of the most important (and controversial) points of discussion in soteriology is that of total depravity. The idea that man is totally incapable of choosing God and is dead in sin, needing God to sovereignly resurrect him, is extremely insulting to the world. Yet this is the basis for the good news of the gospel. * 00:00 - Introduction * 04:44 - What is the Flesh?* 25:32 - The Sovereignty of God* 49:36 - Famous Examples of Doubt* 1:00:36 - Regeneration Precedes Faith* 1:09:28 - The Trifecta of Evil This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.danceoflife.com/subscribe

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Sammy, Jack, and Elizabeth sit down for an emergency podcast to discuss the news that the Khans flying to London to assess Marco Silva's future at Fulham.Guests:Sammy JamesJack CollinsElizabeth BarnardProducer:Freddie CooperSupport Fulhamish's independent podcasts, videos and articles by subscribing to our Substack: http://www.fulhamish.co.ukFollow Fulhamish on socials:http://www.x.com/fulhamishpodhttp://www.instagram.com/fulhamishpodhttps://www.tiktok.com/@fulhamishhttps://www.youtube.com/@fulhamishpodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Doubt!The cell doubts the motivations and the methods of one another as they try to aim themselves at their next target.The future is grim.The population of Neo Tokyo seeks to escape into Cyberzone as the megacorps plunder the world around their sleeping bodies.There are those, bold enough, perhaps mad enough, link their minds, and stand up.Join This American Dice for a Headspace actual play.A group of operators have bound their minds together to become the ultimate force to bring down the megacorps plundering Neo Tokyo.Neo Tokyo Dreams includes the voices of:David as Dr. BenniLeigh as Old ManAlex as ButtsAustin as Nikoand Carl is our Game MasterHeadspace is a game by Mark Richardson and is a Powered by the Apocalypse GameThe intro music is Law Abiding Citizen by Karl Casey @ White Bat AudioAdditional Music for this episode includes:Relapse by White HexDive Down by VYENTruth Police by Karl Casey @ White Bat AudioGuest Star for this Episode Whatever someone was fumbling with through the whole damn session.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningColossians 1 : 15-20 — Midday Prayer for Confidence When Doubt and Fear Rise in Jesus Christ12 P.M. Release — Recorded live here in London, England — from London to Istanbul, from Istanbul to Lusaka, from Lusaka to Toronto — as the world pauses in the middle of the day, we lift our eyes to Jesus Christ, who holds all things together.Scripture (NIV)“The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible… all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.” — Colossians 1 : 15-17 (NIV)Show NotesMidday often magnifies pressure — decisions, doubts, distractions. Searches rise for “prayer when I'm anxious,” “trusting God in fear,” and “confidence in Jesus.” Colossians 1 reminds us that the world doesn't spin on worry — it's sustained by Christ.From London to Istanbul, Lusaka to Toronto, hearts steady as this truth settles in: everything visible and invisible belongs to Him. Your life, your future, your unknowns are all in His hands. Fear loses strength when you remember who holds the frame of the universe — and your own heart within it.Today we pray for faith to replace anxiety, for strength to keep standing, and for peace to flow through every place that feels unstable.10 Global Prayer Points (SEO Long-Tail Keywords)Prayer for confidence in Jesus Christ Prayer for faith to overcome fear Prayer for strength when feeling weak Prayer for peace in the middle of stress Prayer for courage to trust God's plan Prayer for hope in uncertain times Prayer for families to stand in faith Prayer for renewed focus on Christ Prayer for clarity and inner peace Prayer for grace to believe God is in controlLife ApplicationWhen everything feels unstable, remember — nothing slips from the hands of Jesus Christ. He holds you together.DeclarationJesus Christ is before all things, and in Him my life holds together. Fear will not rule my heart; faith in Christ will.Call to ActionShare this midday prayer to encourage someone struggling with fear or doubt. Partner with DailyPrayer.uk to spread Scripture-anchored prayers around the world. Subscribe onSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

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In this episode of Swim Lessons The Podcast Darik Dissette talks about life, basketball, and everything in between. This isn't just a basketball conversation — it's a story about heart, doubt, resilience, and the moments that shape who we become. Darik takes us inside the highs and lows of his journey… The pressure of being "the guy" The setbacks no one sees The work that nobody talks about And the belief that carried him through it all  If you've ever chased a dream… battled adversity… or needed a reminder of what real perseverance looks like — this episode is for you. This is more than hoops. This is a story about becoming.

Venice Jardine, M.S. is an ethnographic researcher and the author of master's theses "I'll Stay Where You Want Me To Stay: How Latter-Day Saints Navigate Conflicting Social Values While Remaining Committed to Their Faith." (Source: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=11355&context=etd)From her abstract: While recent efforts in religious studies have focused on why many Americans seem to be leaving religion entirely, much less is understood about why many others choose to remain committed to their faith--especially when they hold many of the same social values, doubts, or divergent opinions that others cite for leaving. Within a Latter-day Saint context especially, very little research has been done to explore the experiences of those navigating the complexities of competing ethical affordances while remaining committed to their faith. (Source: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/10346/)I hope you enjoy listening to Venice share about her research and especially her viewpoint on 'The 3 Ethics: Autonomy, Community & Divinity' in episode #227 as much as I enjoyed interviewing and learning about it from her. You can find Venice on IG: https://www.instagram.com/venice.ada/____________________________Have you heard of Emotional Alchemy? >>>⁠Check out my new channel/podcast "The Inner Catalyst"⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2ENr1LapF3HksEIXLXjGbx?si=5f27d1df29354e5e____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and learn other ways to work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meaganskidmorecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DialogueJournal.com/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠].Hopeful Spaces, a monthly support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching, is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dallas Hope Charities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ component of Hopeful Discussions sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chc@dallashopecharities.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join.

Want to submit an episode topic request? Text 'em here!You've been asking God, “Why hasn't my time come yet?” But what if the delay isn't punishment…it's preparation?In this episode, we're getting real about something most entrepreneurs don't want to talk about:You might be dreaming of success that you're not yet ready to carry.Before the next level comes, God needs to develop the character, mindset, and spiritual strength to sustain it.Because the truth is...it's not enough to build the business...you have to become the person who can steward it well.Inside, I'm breaking down:✨ The difference between building the “thing” and becoming the person to carry it✨ How frustration in your delay is revealing what God's trying to grow in you✨ Why your old habits, thoughts, and emotions can't follow you into your next season✨ What “dying to self” really looks like for Christian entrepreneurs✨ How to stay faithful through the painful transformation that leads to real successIf you've been praying for income increase, opportunities, or breakthrough in your God-led business, this message will shift how you see the WAIT.You're not behind...you are becoming! Looking for a Christian Coach who gets you, holds you accountable, and is hands-on with helping you build the business God put on your heart? Hop on a FREE chat with me. Would love to connect with you on how I can help! https://calendly.com/meetwithangelmarie/discoverycall Prefer Video? Get the full podcast video experience on YouTube RIGHT HERE!

What does it look like when you have the opportunity to make a difference, not only for our generation, but for future generations as well?Sheila Gujrathi MD is a TEDx speaker, bestselling author, health investor, and board leader serving on six boards joins host Natalie Benamou to talk about her career path. Listen in to this conversation about leadership, authenticity, and her new bestselling book The Mirror Effect.Dr. Gujrathi shares her journey from physician to biotech CEO and now chairwoman and board director. Her new bestselling book, The Mirror Effect, is a reflection on lessons learned, inner growth, and the importance of creating communities where women leaders see themselves represented.Discover how Dr. Gujrathi built a purpose-driven career across biotech and health innovation, what she's learned serving on public and private boards, and why authenticity and compassion are key to leading with strength. She opens up about the F.I.D.S. Fear, Insecurity, Doubt, and Shame and how breaking free from those internal barriers leads to greater impact and joy.What are the key insights? Get an insider look at Dr. Gujarthi's leadership path: ✨ The journey from medicine to the boardroom ✨ What inspired The Mirror Effect ✨ How to identify your own “inner glass ceiling” and move beyond it ✨ The role of self-compassion in leadership ✨ Why board diversity is vital to shaping the future of healthcare and innovationDr. Gujrathi also shares her work creating The Biotech CEO Sisterhood and CXO Sisterhood, building community for women across the life sciences to lead, mentor, and collaborate.Feel inspired to discover the path to the c-suite, boards and creating an impact for future generations.Connect with Dr. Sheila Gujrathi on LinkedIn and get your copy of The Mirror Effect along with her companion workbook and journal now.Listen now and discover how board directors and leaders everywhere can create meaningful change by reflecting the best in each other.Keep shining your light bright. The world needs you.Sheila Gujrathi MD, biotech entrepreneur and executive, healthcare investor, and drug developer with over 25 years of experience in the industry. She's founded, built, and run numerous biotech companies. Sheila is co-founder of the Biotech CEO Sisterhood, a group of trailblazing female CEOs, and the South Asian Biopharma Alliance.https://www.sheilagujrathimd.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sheilagujrathimd/https://www.facebook.com/sheila.gujrathihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-gujrathi-md/Connect with Natalie BenamouNatalie Benamou is Founder of HerCsuite®, the first professional women's network and masterminds for women leaders, board directors and entrepreneurs. She also serves as President and CEO of HER HEALTHX, a nonprofit bridging the care communication gap and improving health outcomes for women.

Akasha J. Smith, PhD is the founder of School of Awakening which offers The Professional Intuitive Healer Certification Program and Transformational Retreats in Bali and Costa Rica. She's been Teaching,  facilitating Intuitive Healing sessions, Transpersonal Counseling and Past Life Regressions for people around the world for more than 20 years. She also offers Akashic Records Readings and Channeled Awakening Transmissions.One of her favorite parts about the work is watching people's hearts, bodies, minds and souls open to the connection and lives they've been so deeply longing for. When someone is ready and really shows up, true healing simply happens. With that can come a freedom unlike anything else that is absolutely beautiful to witness…another human shining.Akasha's Soul Purpose is to Help People Remember and Be Who they Truly Are. She does this through teaching, healing and creative expression. She is Deeply Passionate about Teaching Intuitive People, even if they Doubt their Abilities, how to Become Professional Healers, Heal Themselves and Awaken. Akasha has taught everything from Human Development Psychology to Creativity Enhancement and Dance to How to Connect with your Spirit Guides.She taught Mindfulness Meditation in Naropa University's Graduate Transpersonal and Contemplative Psychology Counseling Programs. Akasha researched Passionate Engagement for her Doctorate in East West Psychology at The California Institute of Integral Studies. She has a Masters Degree in Psychology from The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology with specializations in Teaching, Education & Research and Creative Expression. Akasha graduated from Naropa University with a Bachelor's degree in Contemplative Psychology and minors in Traditional Eastern and Healing Arts and Improvisational Dance. She also trained in The Clairvoyant Program at Psychic Horizons Institute and The Colorado School of Transpersonal Counseling and Hypnotherapy where she became an internationally certified hypnotherapist. She completed her yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India and has studied traditional dance in Bali, Thailand, Hawaii and Spain.Akasha is a best-selling contributing author of Activate Your Life and just finished contributing to a 2nd book on Awakening Experiences and their impact on daily life. She was the co-author of a Transformation from Trauma study which was published in the peer-reviewed academic journal, The International Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.When Akasha isn't helping people Become Counselors and Healers and Leading Retreats, she's Creating Lightcode Art, Writing Poetry or Traveling the World Solo studying Dance, Healing and Yoga. https://www.schoolofawakenedliving.com/

Send us a textOn this episode of The Fixate & Binge Podcast, host Joe sits down with acclaimed writer-filmmaker GG HAWKINS and writer-actor MADISON LANESEY to discuss their bold and intimate new film, I REALLY LOVE MY HUSBAND.Set against the lush backdrop of Panama, the film examines love, honesty, and what it means to truly know your partner -- and yourself. Together, Hawkins and Lanesey share the tory behind crafting a modern exploration of marriage that subverts romantic expectations and dives deep into the complexities of intimacy and self-truth.With Joe's signature thoughtful commentary and his early review already praising the film's courage and authenticity, this conversation goes beyond plot to explore creative risk, emotional honesty, and the realties of bringing such a raw, personal story to life. This is the first in a 2-part podcast -- tune in next week for the concluding 2nd part!Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast

How double-mindedness shows up in business, and how to break free from fear-based decisions so you can move forward with faith and focus. This is for women entrepreneurs who are tired of second-guessing themselves and ready to walk in clarity, consistency, and conviction.  For more visibility and mindset strategies, head to www.thevisibleceo.com Join this FREE Telegram space, Broadcast... https://thevisibleceo.com/broadcastBROADCAST is for the human-first leader who refuses to be muted by algorithms, AI, or outdated strategies. You've got something to say, and it's time to say it like you mean it. If you are ready for me to shift your thinking on how you can create a business WITHOUT living on your phone - this is the space to be!OMNI is my full visibility system built for CEOs who want to grow online without living on their phone. If you're ready to be truly seen, more strategic, and unmistakably in demand, head to check out OMNI at www.omniqueens.com Take the FREE Quiz to find out how visible you really are at www.thevisibleceo.com/quiz https://www.instagram.com/itscrissyconner/https://www.tiktok.com/@crissyconnerhttps://www.facebook.com/crissyconnerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/crissyconnerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/crissyconner/

BT & Sal launch a fiery assault on the New York Giants' management, specifically general manager Joe Shane, after the decision to fire Brian Daboll while retaining the GM. Given the team's decade-plus run of losing, the hosts vehemently refuse to give the front office any "benefit of the doubt" for their future plans. Sal argues that the team's collapse is the GM's fault for building an inept roster, questioning where the depth is, particularly on the defensive side, and slamming high draft picks like Kayvon Thibodeaux and Abdul Khader for not making an impact. BT agrees, asserting that the organization is caught in a cycle of ineptitude and demanding to know the "excuse for keeping the general manager" after a disastrous period of team-building. They conclude that the Giants' current trajectory is the "antithesis" of what successful NFL franchises are doing.

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Akasha J. Smith, PhD is the founder of School of Awakening which offers The Professional Intuitive Healer Certification Program and Transformational Retreats in Bali and Costa Rica. She's been Teaching,  facilitating Intuitive Healing sessions, Transpersonal Counseling and Past Life Regressions for people around the world for more than 20 years. She also offers Akashic Records Readings and Channeled Awakening Transmissions.One of her favorite parts about the work is watching people's hearts, bodies, minds and souls open to the connection and lives they've been so deeply longing for. When someone is ready and really shows up, true healing simply happens. With that can come a freedom unlike anything else that is absolutely beautiful to witness…another human shining.Akasha's Soul Purpose is to Help People Remember and Be Who they Truly Are. She does this through teaching, healing and creative expression. She is Deeply Passionate about Teaching Intuitive People, even if they Doubt their Abilities, how to Become Professional Healers, Heal Themselves and Awaken. Akasha has taught everything from Human Development Psychology to Creativity Enhancement and Dance to How to Connect with your Spirit Guides.She taught Mindfulness Meditation in Naropa University's Graduate Transpersonal and Contemplative Psychology Counseling Programs. Akasha researched Passionate Engagement for her Doctorate in East West Psychology at The California Institute of Integral Studies. She has a Masters Degree in Psychology from The Institute of Transpersonal Psychology with specializations in Teaching, Education & Research and Creative Expression. Akasha graduated from Naropa University with a Bachelor's degree in Contemplative Psychology and minors in Traditional Eastern and Healing Arts and Improvisational Dance. She also trained in The Clairvoyant Program at Psychic Horizons Institute and The Colorado School of Transpersonal Counseling and Hypnotherapy where she became an internationally certified hypnotherapist. She completed her yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India and has studied traditional dance in Bali, Thailand, Hawaii and Spain.Akasha is a best-selling contributing author of Activate Your Life and just finished contributing to a 2nd book on Awakening Experiences and their impact on daily life. She was the co-author of a Transformation from Trauma study which was published in the peer-reviewed academic journal, The International Journal of Transpersonal Psychology.When Akasha isn't helping people Become Counselors and Healers and Leading Retreats, she's Creating Lightcode Art, Writing Poetry or Traveling the World Solo studying Dance, Healing and Yoga. https://www.schoolofawakenedliving.com/

How double-mindedness shows up in business, and how to break free from fear-based decisions so you can move forward with faith and focus. This is for women entrepreneurs who are tired of second-guessing themselves and ready to walk in clarity, consistency, and conviction.  For more visibility and mindset strategies, head to www.thevisibleceo.com Join this FREE Telegram space, Broadcast... https://thevisibleceo.com/broadcastBROADCAST is for the human-first leader who refuses to be muted by algorithms, AI, or outdated strategies. You've got something to say, and it's time to say it like you mean it. If you are ready for me to shift your thinking on how you can create a business WITHOUT living on your phone - this is the space to be!OMNI is my full visibility system built for CEOs who want to grow online without living on their phone. If you're ready to be truly seen, more strategic, and unmistakably in demand, head to check out OMNI at www.omniqueens.com Take the FREE Quiz to find out how visible you really are at www.thevisibleceo.com/quiz https://www.instagram.com/itscrissyconner/https://www.tiktok.com/@crissyconnerhttps://www.facebook.com/crissyconnerhttps://www.youtube.com/c/crissyconnerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/crissyconner/

Condemnation. Doubt. Guilt. Is the enemy using these emotions to keep you from God's love and power? How do you get rid of them? Chip explains how you can prepare yourself for spiritual battle and win!Introduction: The South Pacific after WWII was wonThe victory had been won, but battles continued and lives were lost; the bullets were real.The same is true spiritually:Satan was defeated at the Cross.Sin's penalty was paid for all people for all time.Sin's power was broken.Yet, Satan and his host of fallen angels engage in guerilla warfare to discourage, deceive, divide, and destroy God's people and God's program.Believers are commanded to equip and prepare themselves in the strength of the Lord and in His mighty power to stand firm against the enemy's schemes, repel his multi-faceted attacks, and engage and defeat him in specific battles.Four keys to spiritual victoryWe must become AWARE of the Invisible War.We must learn to APPROPRIATE God's protection for daily living.We must learn to ENGAGE the enemy with supernatural weapons.We must utilize God's means of deliverance when spiritually attacked.How can you prepare yourself for satanic attack?Having girded your loins with TRUTHHaving put on the breastplate of RIGHTEOUSNESSHaving shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of PEACEApplicationKnow and understand the content of the Gospel. -1 Cor. 15:1–5; Eph. 2:1–9Know the basis for your eternal security and the assurance of your salvation. Security – Rom. 8:38–39; Eph. 1:13–14. Assurance – 1 Jn. 5:11-13Faith is based on facts, not feelings.Sharing your faith is one of the most powerful faith-builders available, often “the best defense is a good offense.”Broadcast ResourceThe Invisible War ResourcesMessage NotesAdditional Resource MentionsThe Invisible War Small Group OfferConnect888-333-6003WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookTwitterPartner With UsDonate Online888-333-6003

The Giants blow yet another fourth-quarter lead as Caleb Williams stuns New York and Jaxson Dart exits with a concussion. Brian Daboll faces more questions about his job while Dexter Lawrence tries to stay loyal. The Jets win ugly thanks to defense and special teams, Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers stumble, and Matthew Stafford keeps rolling. Plus, President Trump joins the broadcast booth and actually calls a play on live TV and Boomer & Gio break it all down with their trademark disbelief.

Niki Hardy is a writer and speaker, and if you've ever wrestled with doubt, disappointment, or the feeling that God didn't show up in the way you hoped, this conversation is for you. Niki has studyied at Oxford, moved from England to North Carolina to plant a church, lead mission trips, and authored multiple books including Breathe Again, One Minute Prayers for Women with Cancer, and her latest God, Can We Chat? But the deepest lessons she's learned came from clinging to Jesus when everything seemed upside down. We talk about why your doubts don't have to be the executioner of your faith, and why deconstruction doesn't have to lead to deconversion. Niki shares how God actually welcomes our honest questions, why we don't have to pretend we're “fine,” and what to do when you feel like God has failed you. She also teaches a simple framework for having real, honest conversations with God: how to CHAT with Him in a way that brings connection instead of shame. You don't have to have it all figured out to belong. God meets us in the questions. Watch HERE on Youtube!  Niki's Website God, Can We Chat? Follow Jamie on insta → @niki.hardy Follow SWE on Instagram → @so.what.else  Follow Kaitlin on Instagram → @kaitlingraceelliott  SWE Website

Faith activates our prayers, but doubt blocks God's power from moving in our lives. What are we to do then when doubt interrupts our prayers? In today's episode, learn 4 common doubts we all face when we approach God in prayer, and how to overcome each one. Download Christina's Free 5-Day Prayer Guide to help you put into practice the powerful habit of prayer. Take the Prayer Personality Quiz to learn how you best Hear from God and communicate with Him: https://www.prayquiz.com.CONNECT WITH CHRISTINA:Go to her site, www.belovedwomen.org, and study the Bible with her in the Beloved Women app available in the Apple and Google Play stores, where she invites busy women to fill up on God's love and truth through online Bible study, practical Christian living, and authentic womanhood. https://www.belovedwomen.org/join/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Scriptures are taken from ESV. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

In this episode, Eric Coffie delivers a hard truth: government contracting has always been a relationship business—and the only reason most small businesses are missing out is because they're not showing up. Eric breaks down how power players build connections with decision-makers, why networking is non-negotiable, and how intentional events—not random parties—create million-dollar opportunities. He challenges listeners to stop doubting and start doing, because every contract starts with a conversation. Key Takeaways: Relationships drive results—your network is your pipeline. Show up where decisions are made; proximity creates opportunity. Doubt doesn't pay—action and visibility do. Join the Bootcamp: https://govcongiants.org/bootcamp Learn more: https://federalhelpcenter.com/ https://govcongiants.org/  Listen to the FULL Youtube Live here: https://youtube.com/live/CSj43yA6vcI  All the video links discussed. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zEcjpP-CcDTdVggNyY1qsJUGECZNGZeW9luftdAS39U/edit?usp=sharing

Send us a textThe best distance runners in the world know that you save your very best for the end of a race.  They call it “a strong kick.”  In other words, you run the last lap faster than your previous ones.  That is the idea behind the title of our podcast: Finish Strong.In this episode, we examine six ways to ensure that you finish your life in the same way a distance runner finishes the race.  From recognizing your God-given value to laughing a lot to avoiding the things that rob quality from your older years, this advice will help you live your final years to their fullest.These six principles are gleaned from a book titled Finishing Well to the Glory of God by John Dunlop, MD.  It is filled with great advice on how to make your final years you're very best!Support the showFearless Faith Websiteffaith.orgTo leave a review - Open Finish Strong on the Apple Podcast app and scroll down until you see "Ratings & Reviews". There will be a link to click so that you can "Write A Review"FacebookYouTubeInstagram

Send us a textWelcome to New Life Today,the official podcast of New Life Church of Jesus Christ, led by Pastor Lawson Whitson. Each episode is a powerful, Spirit-filled message designed to encourage your walk with God and deepen your relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether you're part of the New Life family or tuning in from around the world, you'll find biblical truth, practical teaching, and the hope of the Gospel to strengthen you for today—and every day. Join us and discover the new life that only Jesus can give!nlcjc.orghttps://nlcjc.churchcenter.com/homeSupport the showThank you for listening!

Sometimes our doubts feel like a monster hiding in the dark - awkward, intimidating, and bigger than it really is. We try to ignore it or hide it, afraid that admitting our questions might make us seem faithless. But the real danger isn't doubt itself; it's keeping it in the dark. In The Shadow of Doubt, we'll bring that “monster” into the light and discover that it's not so scary after all. We will see, biblically, that God isn't threatened by our questions - He meets us in them. Through this series, we'll give practical tools for wrestling with doubt and strengthening faith. -At Discover Church, we exist to see our city changed by Jesus, one life at a time by helping people discover LIFE in Christ, BELONGING in Community & PURPOSE in God's Calling on their life so that they can MAKE A DIFFERENCE.-You can join us live on Sunday mornings at 9:00 or 10:45am, either in person or online! Visit www.discoverchurchkc.com for more information!

Christian doubt is a good thing! It isn't proof your faith is broken; often it's a sign of an engaged belief. In this episode, you will learn how Christian doubt is a good thing because it gives rise to honest questions that can build a stronger, resilient faith without shame or silence. You'll learn practical steps: bring doubts into the light, adjust expectations of who God is, get curious (not self-condemning), and seek community/mentors. We'll look at biblical examples (Thomas, David, Job; John 20:27; Psalm 22:1; Mark 9:24), see why seasons of doubt are common, and how they can deepen trust in Jesus.SUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - DOUBT MIGHT MEAN YOUR FAITH IS WORKING0:39 - WELCOME1:44 - BIBLE'S DOUBTERS (THOMAS, DAVID, JOB)2:29 - PERSPECTIVE: DOUBT = ENGAGED BELIEF3:09 - STEP 1: BRING IT INTO THE LIGHT3:42 - STEP 2: ADJUST EXPECTATIONS OF GOD4:21 - STEP 3: GET CURIOUS, NOT ASHAMED4:43 - STEP 4: DON'T GO ALONE5:37 - TRUTH: DOUBT ISN'T THE ENEMY6:20 - CALL TO ACTIONJOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Today, we're going to talk about something that affects us all: fear.Fear is something we all know intimately, yet we often don't talk about it in ways that empower us. Instead, we let it hold us back, keep us in the safe zone, and stop us from pursuing what we truly desire.

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John 11:5-27,Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister and Lazarus. 6 So, when he heard that Lazarus was ill, he stayed two days longer in the place where he was. 7 Then after this he said to the disciples, “Let us go to Judea again.” 8 The disciples said to him, “Rabbi, the Jews were just now seeking to stone you, and are you going there again?” 9 Jesus answered, “Are there not twelve hours in the day? If anyone walks in the day, he does not stumble, because he sees the light of this world. 10 But if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.” 11 After saying these things, he said to them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him.” 12 The disciples said to him, “Lord, if he has fallen asleep, he will recover.” 13 Now Jesus had spoken of his death, but they thought that he meant taking rest in sleep. 14 Then Jesus told them plainly, “Lazarus has died, 15 and for your sake I am glad that I was not there, so that you may believe. But let us go to him.” 16 So Thomas, called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with him.”17 Now when Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, 19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. 20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, but Mary remained seated in the house. 21 Martha said to Jesus, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. 22 But even now I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.” 23 Jesus said to her, “Your brother will rise again.” 24 Martha said to him, “I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.” 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” 27 She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, who is coming into the world.”You just heard some of the most amazing words that Jesus of Nazareth ever spoke. And I can pretty much guarantee that between the reality of what he says here and the everyday experience of our lives, it can feel like there's a Grand Canyon of difference. Between the life we truly have in Christ and the ‘Christian life' we lead, there's a gap.And look, I believe that Jesus, by the power of his Spirit, wants us to close that gap. That's what we're here for. And the way we close that gap — the way we begin to live the life Jesus means for us to live — is not necessarily by starting some new things, but it's by stopping a few things. We're gonna see these in our passage today, and I can't wait to show you, but first let's pray again:Father, by your Spirit and his power, speak to us in your word, we ask. In Jesus's name, amen.So, how do we close the gap? How do we live the life Jesus means for us to live? We stop three things …1. Stop underselling Jesus. (vv. 17–24)We're gonna focus most of our attention starting in verse 17, but we know from last week that Lazarus has been sick. Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha, and Jesus loved all three of these siblings, verse 5 tells us. They were Jesus's friends.And they've lived in a town called Bethany, just two miles outside of Jerusalem. And after Lazarus dies, Jesus says to his disciples Let's go there.Verse 19 says Martha and Mary were both in their house in Bethany, surrounded by “many of the Jews” who were grieving with them. And this is not too different from our culture of funerals today. We're a lot of miles and years away from this scene, but even today after the death of someone we also make an opportunity for friends and neighbors to offer condolences. That's what's going on here. So imagine it's a crowded house, and there's an array of hot dishes in the kitchen, people everywhere.And somehow, during this time, Martha found out that Jesus was on the way. So she left the house and all the people, and she went to meet him, verse 21, and the first thing she says to Jesus when she sees him is:“Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died…”Stating the Obvious, TwiceNow, some readers take this as a rebuke, as if she's saying “You should have been here, Jesus! Now you're too late!” But I'm not so sure about that. Mary says the exact same thing as Martha in verse 32. So are both sisters rebuking Jesus? Or are both sisters grieving and stating the obvious?I don't think this is accusation, I think it's ache.Their pain is framing reality. Because they both know Jesus has healing power — they've seen it firsthand — and so they know he could have healed their brother when he was sick. But now he's not sick, he's dead.And Martha adds in verse 22,“But even now, [Jesus], I know that whatever you ask from God, God will give you.”She's saying, basically,You could've healed Lazarus when he was sick if you were here (but you weren't). You're here now, though, and maybe there's still hope.The Pragmatic OptimistSee, Martha is a pragmatic optimist. I like her. She gets that Jesus has a special relationship with God, and that when Jesus asks things, God does it. So she's thinking there might be something here. Verse 22 is not a statement of bold faith, but it's more like Martha leaving the door open. It's a shot in the dark.At this point, up to verse 22, Martha is underselling Jesus. Yes, he can heal; yes, he has special access to God; and maybe he can raise the dead … but she doesn't realize that he is the very Author of life itself, standing in front of her. He is not a healer who prays to God, he is the God who heals. He is the one who has final authority over life and death.He doesn't merely pull some strings with Ultimate Reality but he is Ultimate Reality in human flesh, and he's bigger and better than anything she could imagine. He can do whatever he wants!And the fact is, if we don't understand this about Jesus, we think too little of him.The Two CategoriesAnd that's a lot of us, a lot of times. If we're honest, we undersell Jesus. And the surest sign that we've been underselling Jesus is when we discover those areas in our lives where we've been leaving him out. That was Martha. She had a “Jesus Is Able” category and an “I Doubt It” category.Healing my sick brother was in the “Able” category, but raising my dead brother today was in the “Doubt” category. We have those categories, too. There are some things in your life you think Jesus is able to handle, and there are some things you think he can't. And the question for us is: What are those things? …What did you once put in the “Jesus Is Able” category that now you put in the “I Doubt It” category? … and why?You know, one of the great things about kids is how literal they take things. Innocently, wonderfully literal. I remember one morning, years ago when my oldest was a toddler and getting grown enough to dress herself, she was in her room and all of a sudden she started yelling, “Jesus, help me! Jesus, help me!” So I ran to her door and found her all tangled up in a sweater she was putting on — she had put her head through the arm and was stuck. She needed help. See, I had told her before that Jesus can always help us; she was in a moment when she needed help; she asked Jesus to help. Doesn't that make sense? … Jesus helps; I need help; I ask Jesus for help.We agree that makes sense, so why don't we do it? About everything? Why have we taken it upon ourselves to relegate Jesus to what he can and cannot do?That has to stop. In whatever area of your life you might be saying to Jesus, “Yeah, I doubt it” this is where you lay it down.Whatever it is: if it's relationships, finances, sickness of any kind, work, sports, family, getting stuck in your sweater, don't make asking Jesus for help the last resort.Make it the first thing you do. Make it as natural as breathing — “Jesus, help me! Jesus, help me!”One day we're gonna truly learn that everything in existence belongs in the “Jesus Is Able” category, and to think anything less is underselling him. So by the power of the Holy Spirit, let's stop doing that.2. Stop settling for a normal life. (vv. 25–26)Now in verses 21–22, Martha says what she says to Jesus, and Jesus says back to her in verse 23, “Your brother will rise again.”And to that, Martha says, verse 24,“I know that he will rise again in the resurrection on the last day.”And this is standard Jewish teaching. Martha is a devout Jewish woman, and she has a solid Old Testament faith. In the Book of Job, Chapter 19, verse 26, Job says, “And after my skin has been thus destroyed, yet in my flesh I shall see God.” Job models Old Testament faith in a future bodily resurrection, and Martha believed that. She believed that for Lazarus. But then look what Jesus says in verse 25. And this is one we all gotta see. The most important sentence in the story. Everybody if you can, find verse 25. Chapter 11, verse 25.Verse 25:Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.”This Is a Big DealAnd right away, before Jesus says anything else, we gotta think: This sounds like a big deal. This is the fifth time Jesus has used an “I AM” statement in this Gospel. And he's not only claiming to be God here, but he says something about himself that I don't think we'd expect God to say. It's that he doesn't merely cause resurrection or give life, but it's who he is. Jesus is the resurrection, Jesus is the life — and he explains what he means by each of those in what he says right after. We're gonna look closer at both …First, about being the resurrection, Jesus explains:“Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.” And again, remember this is standard Jewish teaching. The resurrection means after you die, you will live again, in a new body — Jesus says, “Though he die, yet shall he live.” But what makes this so amazing, so different, is that Jesus says this future resurrection is determined by him … and I admit words fail me here. We have to stretch our minds. Imagine: the future resurrection — this ancient hope Martha believed — it has its source, its beginning and end, its meaning, in Jesus, this real man who's talking to her. The resurrection is so bound up in Jesus that he can say I am the resurrection.And he's the life. About being the life, Jesus explains:“Everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”And when he says “lives” here he doesn't mean just being alive, but he's talking about truly living — this is living with the eternal life Jesus came to give us. This is living by faith in him. They're one in the same. Truly living is believing in Jesus, and when we live that life, we will never die. That life just keeps going. It's as secure as Jesus is, because he is the life.The Christian SuperpowerNow notice what Jesus does here: he takes these two concepts of resurrection and life and he intertwines them for maximum relevance today. See, the resurrection is something we would typically locate in the future, but in Jesus it has invaded present reality. And the life, which is present reality, in Jesus it stretches into the future. So future resurrection steps back into now, and life now steps forward into the future, and it's all centered on Jesus. What that means this morning is that by faith in Jesus, Christian — in Christ, in this moment, you possess eternal life that will never end, but it only gets better with time. Can you imagine that? Sitting where you are right now, in Christ that life is in you, of you, true of you.One of the things we do often in our Community Group, before we start discussion, we do an ice-breaker question. Usually it's a fun question to warm people up a little. And one question, you've probably heard this one before is, If you could have any superpower what would it be?And we might think of flight or lightening speed or the ability to download a whole book into your brain by just touching it. All pretty cool. But how about having a kind of life that is irrevocable and invincible? You have a kind of life you cannot lose and that will never end — it just deepens as long as eternity lasts. Look, to be a Christian is to have this superpower. It does not mean we're fully immortal — our present bodies can be injured, our skin's not bullet-proof, physical life can die here — but we do have life in us that will never die.And at the very least, at the practical level, this means we need to stop settling for a normal life.Would your life be normal if you could fly?Would your life be normal if you could run to Florida in two minutes?Should your life be normal if you knew you'd never die?Who Does That?Christians, where'd our courage go? Why are we so afraid of risk? Now I'm not saying we should all go bungee jumping and sky-diving … I'm talking about radical Christian sacrifice — which means doing things now that only make sense if heaven is your home. I'm talking about living in such a way that demands a gospel explanation.And look, I realize that I'm talking to a mixed room.Some of you have tons of energy and you're ready to take the world, some of you can barely take another day. You're exhausted. You're tryin' to raise eight kids under the age of 12 (and if that's you, I've been there). And often when we're under pressure, when we feel overwhelmed, we can slip into a scarcity mindset. We start to hunker down and assume that what we most need is more self-care. We get inward and protective. And look, that's normal. It's normal.But Christian, we've got something better than normal. And often the best thing we can do when we're having a hard time is to think about somebody else.I don't want to embarrass anybody, but I could tell you three stories right now of people in our church who are going through real suffering and they've chosen in their valley to see other people and to step out in love. Their cup feels empty and they're still choosing to pour.Who does that kind of thing? People who have a superpower. People who have Jesus, who is the resurrection and the life. Hey, if we wanna live the life Jesus means for us to live, we gotta stop settling for normal. 3. Stop Disbelieving, But Believe (v. 27)Notice the end of verse 26. After Jesus says these amazing words, he asks:“Do you believe this?”One thing I love about this question is that it shows us that Jesus, in this moment, he isn't thinking about Lazarus or his disciples who are with him, but he's thinking about Martha. He's looking at Martha and he cares about her heart. It's a singular “you.” He's saying, Martha, do you believe what I'm telling you?This is a question that we should hear Jesus asking us. Like today.This is a crowded room, there's a lot of people in here, but Jesus would speak to you the same way he speaks to Martha. He cares about your heart. He wants your faith. He would ask, Do you believe?Exactly the PurposeNow before we look at how Martha responds, remember that Jesus's simple question here is important to this entire Gospel. Hold your place here and turn to Chapter 20, verse 30. This is a little parenthetical comment from John where he tells us the purpose of this Gospel. John Chapter 20, verses 30–31. John writes: Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that [purpose statement] you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.See how John combines again life and believing! We have eternal life by believing in Jesus. But notice especially the content of our belief. What exactly does John want us to believe? He says it here: the purpose is that we believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Now turn back to Chapter 11. Look at Martha's reply to Jesus in verse 27. Jesus asks her in verse 26,“Do you believe this? Verse 27:She said to him, “Yes, Lord; I believe that [you are the Christ, the Son of God], who is coming into the world.”Martha's confession of faith is exactly John's purpose in writing this Gospel. Martha is a model for the kind of faith that John wants all of us to have. Because embedded in the fact that Jesus is the Christ, that he is the Son of God, comes all the other excellencies of who he is. Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, is the shorthand way of saying that Jesus is everything the Bible says he is. Notice that Martha adds in verse 27 that Jesus is the one “who is coming into the world.” What is significant about her saying that? Calvin says Martha adds that line to “strengthen her faith by the predictions of the prophets.” And I think that's right. When Martha says this, she is making the connection that Jesus is the One the prophets foretold. He's the fulfillment of Old Testament hope. So look what's happened in this conversation! Martha has gone from Old Testament faith to born-again Christian. This is a conversion. She has done what Jesus says to Thomas in Chapter 20, verse 27: “Stop disbelieving, but believe.”Jesus at WorkMartha has done that, and we should do the same. And I mean this for all of us. If you're here today and you're not yet a Christian, I hope the invitation is clear. Jesus is asking you if you believe in who he says he is, and it's a Yes or No — and either answer takes energy. It takes energy to disbelieve. There's no neutrality. Either you're with Jesus or you're not. So if you're here today and you have a kind of gray, vague faith in Jesus (kinda like an Old Testament faith), this is the moment for you to step into the vivid color of this confession. Believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. And for the Christians in the room, Cities Church, remember that disbelief can still lurk in our hearts. It's part of indwelling sin and life in this world, even in our walk with Jesus there can be areas in our lives that are plagued by disbelief. Back to that “I Doubt It” category. I don't think Jesus is done with us here. He wants us to close that gap between who he truly is for us and our everyday experience. Christian, would you ask him to do that? Ask him to help you lay down whatever you gotta lay down.Stop underselling Jesus. Stop settling for a normal life. Stop disbelieving, but believe. That's what brings us to the Table.The TableJesus Christ, the Son of God — what a Savior! That's what we remember at this Table. We remember that the life we have in Jesus came through his death for us. Bearing shame and scoffing rudeIn my place condemned He stoodSealed my pardon with His bloodHallelujah, what a SaviorIf you trust in Jesus this morning, if he died in your place, if you believe he is the resurrection and the life, we invite you to eat and drink with us and give him thanks.

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The Time Riders: Part 1 The Timeless Art of Shagging. Based on a post by BiscuitHammer, in 16 parts. Listen to the Podcast at Explicit Novels. Give A Monkey A Gun. Mark's bedroom interrogation. Mark sat in the chair in his bedroom by his computer desk, trying to look chastised, but he was worried that a tiny hint of an evil smirk was crossing his lips. He hung his head in the hopes it would be less noticeable. Standing in the room with him were two stone-faced men in black suits and dark glasses. They stared at him silently for several minutes before glancing at one another. Finally, the shorter one sighed. "Okay, Mark," he said heavily. "Once more, from the top. I want you to give us as detailed an account of what happened as you possibly can. Leave nothing out." "Everything?" Mark asked quietly. "Everything." "Well, as long as you think you have the time." Mark quipped, sitting up straight and leaning back in his chair somewhat casually. The tall man frowned. "Was that a joke?" "Not a very good one, apparently," Mark muttered. "Stick to the facts," the man said firmly. "We hate jokes." "No kidding," Mark mused, settling in to relay the events he had already explained to them twice that evening. "Alright, let me start at the beginning." "Not funny, young man;” growled the shorter agent. "I found the thing in the park. What did you say it's called?" Mark asked. "A Holmes Field Device." "Right," Mark agreed, nodding. "I found the Holmes Field Device in the large lilac bushes over in Grosvenor Park." "Why were you in the bushes?" interrupted the tall man. Mark gave him a wry look. "I was making a drug deal. I was supplying uranium to Libyan terrorists. I was hiding the body of a transvestite hooker I killed. What does it matter? It's not your worry or jurisdiction, if you're telling me the truth, is it?" "Fair enough," said the shorter agent amicably. "Please proceed, Mark." Mark nodded. "It was really small and compact at first and I didn't know what it was. But it kinda gave off a hum and it almost had a glow, I dunno. I pulled it out of the bushes and over to a secluded area where there was still some light from nearby lamps. Anyway, I must've tripped a catch or something on it, because the thing folded out on itself into what looked like a platform and grew these weird-ass frames with displays and dials and buttons and shit. It was like something out of Star Trek." "I can see how it might appear advanced to you," the shorter agent said, nodding. "To my partner and I, it's rather primitive, but that's not your problem. Please proceed." "Once I was sure that no one was around or likely to come through, I began fiddling around with the dials," Mark continued. "At first I was confused, because it didn't seem to do much, except spit up weird numbers on the analogue screens, but then I thought about it and realized they were dates. They were just; off." "Not off," the shorter man said. "Just dates set by a different calendar, if you will. The Holmes Field Device was developed by Ashleigh Holmes, the younger brother of the more famous Sherlock and Mycroft, but he was perhaps even more brilliant. He modified the Gregorian calendar to account for leap years and Daylight Savings, changed the accounting of seconds, minutes, hours and so on to eliminate the need for such inconsistencies. The Holmes Calendar will be adopted eighty three years in your future, but it is so accurate that it won't need to be modified until the year 12,645 AD." "Huh." Mark said in response, not caring much. "Oh, and he also invented the temporal displacement device you found," the man added. "Although it'll be another two hundred and eight years before that comes to light." "Anyways," Mark continued, killing the history lesson. "Once I figured out they were dates and times, I tried setting the time back a few hours. After that, I started pushing some buttons. Things got blurry for just a split second and then the sun was blinding me. I was still alone, but I stepped off and looked around, still in the same spot, but obviously at a different time of day. I looked at the clock on my cellphone and it seemed to have adjusted to say it was six hours earlier, just like I'd set the dials." "Your phone adjusted accordingly. Electronics will do that." "I was really excited to look around but realized I didn't want to be caught and I suddenly thought I should be careful." "What a novel idea," the tall man said dryly. "Go on." "Well, I went back to the Holmes Field thing and set it to take me back to the time I'd come from. And it did. Then I began thinking about what sort of things I might be able to do if I was careful." "And this is where it got interesting, yes?" the shorter agent remarked. Mark explains his connection to Becky. Mark nodded. "Maybe I could change things. Not big things, but little things. It suddenly occurred to me the D that Miss Fischer gave me on my Physics exam earlier in the semester had kept me from getting into the university of choice I'd applied to. So I decided to see if I could fix that somehow;” Mark crept through the bushes under the cover of dark, oddly certain than no one was going to see him. He couldn't explain why, but he felt a confidence that he would not be discovered because he hadn't been there before. It didn't make sense, but maybe that was a good thing. He knew where Miss Fischer lived, he'd seen her pull into the small, stand-alone house in her Rav4 on many occasions. He slipped onto her property through her back yard, instinctively knowing that her rear door would be unlocked. It was already ten o'clock, but there was no school the next day so she was still likely to be up. A stick snapped in the yard one lot ever. His head snapped around to see if he'd been spotted, but he didn't see anything. A dog began barking. Stupid animal scared the shit out of him. He moved quietly across the lawn to the back door, opened it slowly and found himself in a small kitchen. It was dark except for a small night-light and he paused, listening for movement, hearing no one nearby. He stared in bewilderment at the sheer amount of organic cereals and grains that lined the counters around the room, along with fresh fruits and other nutritious snacks. No wonder she always seemed so perky, even if she was shy and retiring. Beyond the kitchen, he could see the living room and small dining room were still lit. He padded across the linoleum floor silently, hearing nothing. He peeked into the dining room and through it into the living room. No one. There was a yoga mat on the floor in front of the long, flat-screen TV. The decor consisted of low tables and beanbag chairs others. Damn, this woman was crunchy. He heard water running upstairs and some off-key singing. He crept up the steps to the second floor, preparing himself for what would no doubt be an awkward situation, but he couldn't shake the feeling that he needed to do this, whether he liked it or not. There was a shower happening and he now recognized Miss Fischer's voice. She seemed to be alone and her vehicle had been standing by itself in the driveway. If she was already showering, she wasn't going out again. Mark approached the bathroom, noticing the door was wide open. He guessed that made sense, since Miss Fischer had told the class more than once that she lived lamentably alone. She took the teasing from her students good-naturedly, but now he could confirm it. She was a bachelorette. She was singing and he could hear the shower water splashing off her body as he hid beside the door. He couldn't believe he was doing this. He closed his eyes and took several deep breaths, calming his nerves before subtly peeking around the door and into the bathroom. There was no tub, just a walk-in shower. His eyes went wide when he realized that her shower stall was composed of fog and steam-proof glass, giving him an almost completely uninterrupted view of the activities within. Except for the droplets of water that trickled down the treated glass panes, he could see his teacher in all her naked glory. Miss Fischer was facing away from him, running her fingers through her long, wet blonde hair, swaying her body back and forth, her amazing ass glistening wetly. He tuned out her rather painful singing of a Beyoncé song and let his gaze travel up and down her womanly form. His heart thundered in his chest, to the place where he was worried she might hear it. Miss Fischer always dressed rather modestly at school and he was shocked to see what a rocking' bod she had. Clearly she hadn't been lying about the yoga and the CrossFit she claimed to do. Her skin was fair, but not pale. Her shapely back tucked into a small waist, which in turn blossomed out into fit hips which were anchored by her amazing ass. Her long legs tapered down to tiny ankles. If he hadn't been so astonished and exhilarated, he would have had a massive hard-on by now. "C'mon, turn around;” he found himself urging her silently. Miss Fischer obliged and Mark thought he might faint. She'd always been pretty, of course, but Mark doubt that anyone at school would have guessed what a sex-pot their Physics teacher was. Where the hell had she been keeping those tits? Did she fucking strap them down? They were large, yet perky. The tiny pink nipples sat atop them proudly, announcing the arrival of their mistress right behind them. Her stomach was flat, but still soft, begging to be kissed. He forced himself to look lower and saw that her cunt was shaved except for the small strip of trimmed hair above. The nether lips were even and not quite plump, but still dismissed any worries of a bony thigh-gap. Her clit hood barely peeked out over the top. "Fucking fuck;” he thought, his mind racing. "Who knew Miss Fischer was so insanely hot?" He watched rapt, utterly forgetting that she might see him if she happened to look his way. The blonde seemed to have no interest in life beyond those glass panes, however, as she caressed her body slowly, making sure she was cleansed of her organic craft shower gel. Her manicured hands glided up and down her lovely body while she closed her eyes, letting the water from the showerhead rinse it away. As Mark watched, she kept her eyes closed but bit her lip gently, one of her hands moving up to slowly and gently caress her tits while the other snaked its way down her stomach and between her legs to begin playing with her cunt. A quiet sigh escaped her mouth and Mark felt his cock rapidly swelling inside his jeans. The teacher pressed her forehead against the glass, her eyes still closed. Her hand massaged her ample tits while the hand between her legs moved up and down slowly, massaging the lips. Mark swallowed and adjusted his cock inside his pants as he watched intently, unable to believe he was being treated to this incredible show. Another moan escaped her lips as she pleasured herself and began pinching one of her nipples. It took all of Mark's willpower to not pull his cock out and begin stroking it on the spot, because he had other plans. Miss Fischer, not so constrained, continued to finger her cunt until she was panting. She stopped suddenly and reached up to pull the detachable showerhead off its arm and brought it down to her body. She hummed as she let the stiff streams beat against her shoulders and then her tits. Mark could see her already hard nipples getting ever harder. She then slowly moved the showerhead down her sensual form, over her trim stomach and between her legs. She let out a loud sigh as the water battered her lips and clit. She turned herself around again, pressing her ass cheeks against the glass while she put the showerhead under her cunt to continually stimulate it. Her cheeks squirmed rhythmically around on the glass pane as she jet-fucked herself. Mark watched in disbelief as one hand came back behind and spread her cheeks to play with her little, puckered knot. Miss Fischer let out a grunt as her middle finger slid inside her ass while the showerhead continued to bombard her cunt with its tiny jets. Mark gripped the front of his pants again, unable to resist, giving himself a squeeze. He sincerely hoped she wouldn't last much longer, because he wasn't sure he would if she kept this up. Fortunately for Mark, his teacher did not seem terribly interested in delaying her reward. The squirming became more pronounced and she groaned as her body began to tremble and then shake. Her finger was working itself in and out of her ass faster and faster while the showerhead was almost crushed to her cunt lips. She let out a gasp and a cry before falling to her knees, her body almost spasming as she came. Mark gritted his teeth as he watched, desperately willing himself to not massage his cock and join her in autoerotic bliss. The restraint would be worth it. He removed his hand and settled for squeezing the doorframe while watching his teacher. Miss Fischer slowly leaned forward until  her head was on the floor, her ass in the air. She moved the shower jets slowly up and down over her molten sex while her finger teased her ring. He listened to her panting and sighing as she started to come down from what was a clearly badly-needed orgasm. Mark couldn't wait much longer or he'd lose his nerve. He quietly stepped into the bathroom and started to head toward the shower. Miss Fischer had finally moved up back into a kneeling position, still facing away from him and taking slow, deep breaths. She then got to her feet and replaced the showerhead back in its arm above her. She rinsed her face and body again before turning off the water. Silently, Mark waited off to the side while she slid open the door and stepped out somewhat awkwardly, trying to get her long, wet hair out of her face. She groped around blindly for several moments and Mark realized she'd forgotten where she put her towel. He handed her a hand towel which she absently took and wiped her face with before pushing her hair back. Mark meanwhile handed her a full-sized body towel. "Thank you, Mark," she said pleasantly. "I'm always; Mark!" This last bit was exclaimed loudly and she slammed herself back against the opposite wall from him, her eyes wide with utter shock. Both towels she'd been holding flew from her grip, leaving her naked and dripping wet. He had no idea why, but he tried to maintain eye contact with her. "Uh; hi, Miss Fischer," he said somewhat awkwardly before swallowing. "Uh; nice shower you've got there." Some of her wits seemed to return and she realized she was standing naked in front of one of her students. She moved her hands about haphazardly, making several comical attempts to cover herself, eyes still wide and mouth agape. "Wha; wha; y; you;” she stammered. "Yeah, I didn't exactly expect to be here either," he admitted, rubbing the back of his neck. "First of all, don't scream or anything. I'm not here to' "Then why are you here, you little pervert?" she hissed, finally regaining control of her vocal chords. "Get the fuck out and I'll possibly consider not calling the police!" "I; can't;” he admitted weakly. She frowned and looked down at his legs, choosing to ignore the rather obvious bulge in the front of his pants. "Your legs work just fine, young man, but I'll tell you what's not going to after I've kicked you there if you don't get out of my house." "No, I;” he began but then realized he didn't quite know how to articulate what he wanted to say. What the hell had he been thinking, doing any of this? He finally bent over and picked up the large body towel she'd lost and handed it to her. "Maybe; I guess you should put this on first;” She snatched it away from him and wrapped it around her body, but if he'd been hoping this made her more amenable to his presence then he'd been wrong. What did happen was her eyes began to blaze with fury as she composed herself. "So help me, Mister Simmons," she growled as she advanced on him menacingly, her near-nudity forgotten. The towel did very little to conceal her buxom figure. "If you don't tell me right this instant what the hell you are doing in my house, watching me take a shower, I'll show you exactly what CrossFit has done for me, along with the jiu-jutsu classes. You'll be wishing I'd called the cops." Mark held up his hands, hoping to calm her. "There's no need for that, teach, I' "Don't call me that off school grounds," she snapped, still moving toward him until it was Mark backed up against the wall. "Ex-plain your-self;” Mark swallowed again, fearing for his well-being. He'd been so much smoother when he thought this over in his head earlier. "You; you failed me on the Physics exam." She paused in her menacing advance for a moment and raised an eyebrow. "Your exam isn't for another two months. Irrelevant. Why are you creeping on me?" "I know it isn't," he said hastily. "But; you're going to fail me." "Then maybe you should be back home studying instead of breaking into my house," she snapped, getting ready to beat him senseless. This wasn't like him, but that was no excuse for endangering her. "Last chance and then it's night-night time with my fist in your brain." Mark squeezed his eyes shut, trying to compose himself. His heart was pounding so hard that he wasn't sure he'd ever be able to get another erection again. "It; I can't explain it if I think you're going to kill me! Please stop threatening to kill me and I'll tell you." She stopped cornering him and paused, looking annoyed and skeptical. "This'd better be good, because you're either going to find yourself punched unconscious by a girl or talking to the cops. Explain and then you get your choice." "It's; actually really good," Mark breathed. "I'm not me. I mean, I'm me, but not the me you know." "A doppelganger?" she asked dryly, not amused. "Lay off the sci-fi and anime, Mark, it's making you too stupid for physics." "No, I;” he paused and took another deep breath. "I'm Mark from this coming up summer." "Oh, you're a time-traveler now, are you?" she mused snidely. "So tell me, since you already know; do I eat your heart or your liver tomorrow with my afternoon salad?" "Look, look;” he said, trying to keep his voice from pissing itself in fear as he reached into his wallet. "Look, here's my new voter ID that I got just after my birthday." He held it out for her to look at. She glanced at it and then up at him, clearly not impressed. "Ya' know, other kids fake their ID's to say they're old enough to drink. This one just says you're now eighteen. No wonder you're failing physics, you can't even fake an ID right." "Uh, no, I;” Mark stammered, frustrated with how badly he was fucking up. "I can't help when I'm from, I'm from three months in the future." "And you're here to tell me I'm secretly pregnant with the man who will lead us to victory over the AI machines?" she sneered. She cracked her knuckles. "It's a pity, you actually were a pretty good-looking kid before I did this to you;” "No," he blurted out. "I came here to convince you to change my grade because the university I wanted to go to rejects me over that grade!" She paused for a moment. "Okay, so why didn't you just study?" He shrugged nervously. "I don't know. I can't do anything about that now. Except like this." Miss Fischer stopped and closed her eyes for a moment. This was the weirdest home invasion and rape she'd ever heard of. "What?" "Maybe; it was stupid of me to fail," Mark said. "But that's my past. I can't change it directly. But I was hoping to come here and convince you to let me pass anyway." "If for some reason I were inclined to believe that you were from the future, which I don't, by the way," she stated. "Why would I change your grade if you don't deserve it? Maybe you shouldn't be going to university next year, maybe you need to, oh, I don't know, quit doing juvenile shit like this and grow the fuck up before you go out into the world?" "Can we; can we talk about this somewhere else?" he asked nervously. "No, I think we're good right here," she said flatly. "You're backed into a corner and can't escape. But if I let you live, clearly you might have a job as a science fiction writer. Tell me more and keep it good." "No, you'll kill me." Mark said, sweating profusely. "I'm definitely going to kill you," she pointed out. "But if your lie amuses me, I might make it quick and painless. Your choice. And go." Mark didn't know if she was kidding or not, but he decided to treat the threat as real. "I; I came here to seduce you and convince you to change my grade." Miss Fischer paused, her eyes widening. She said nothing for several seconds but then mirth creased her pretty features and she began to snicker. Seconds later, she was laughing loudly and uncontrollably. "It's not funny." Mark grumbled, scowling darkly. "Yes, yes it is;” she wheezed, her outrage clearly giving way to utter amusement. "Oh, God; I almost wish this was true. There'd be so much less blood to get out of the grout on my floor;” She stood up and looked at him again, her eyes shining with tears. "So let; let me get this straight; you came here to sex me up so good that I'd give you a passing grade you don't deserve?" She burst out laughing again, leaning against the sink to hold herself up. In spite of his predicament, he noticed her magnificent cleavage down the top of her towel. Miss Fischer seemed to have forgotten. "I was a lot smoother in my plan for all this." he muttered. "Oh, I'm sure you were, Mark," she said almost sympathetically as she looked up at him again, tear stains on her cheeks. She smiled and he couldn't help but notice she was beautiful. He really had no idea of how to proceed, even if the was committed at this point. "So how's your plan working out so far?" "Fairly rotten," he said. "I didn't know where I'd find you when I came in and then I saw you in the shower and just; well, I couldn't help but watch." What he was saying slowly dawned on her and he could see she was getting irate again. "You stood there and watched me masturbate?" she hissed, her eyes flashing. "You little pervert!" "Take it as a compliment!" he said hastily, wincing. "You're really really pretty!" "And this is where you tell all the other boys at school, right?" she growled. "No," he said, shaking his head. "I don't think anyone at school has any idea what sort of a knockout you are, miss. I mean, you dress pretty conservatively. Any of the girls who saw what I just did would be really jealous." "Well, thank you for that, but that doesn't mean you're allowed to creep on me!" she shot back. "Honestly, why am I still letting you live, you little felon? Are you hoping the courts will take it easy on you because you're not eighteen yet?" "I am eighteen," he insisted. "I'll prove it." "You're going to let me cut you open and count the rings?" she asked. "No, I;” Mark began, his mind racing. "Your dresser!" "What?" "Your dresser in your room," he said, nodding. "In the back of the third top drawer, there's hand-written note from you to yourself about tonight. And to prove to yourself that it's true, you wrote down something only you know about yourself." She paused and frowned at him for several seconds before stepping aside and allowing him out of the corner. She pointed out toward the hallway. "March, mister. I'm not letting you out of my sight." Mark exited the bathroom and walked down the hall to one of two bedrooms, which was currently dimly illuminated by a small Himalayan rock-salt lamp. She made him stand in the middle of the room and wait quietly while she began rummaging in the drawer he had mentioned. She seemed to have forgotten she was only wearing a towel or had stopped caring. "You're mother's going to weep at your closed casket funeral after I bite your eyeballs out for staring at my ass." Miss Fischer said as she kept digging around while bent over. Mark coughed and looked away from her ass. She finally stood upright, holding a small envelope she'd withdrawn from the back of the drawer. She frowned as she examined it for several seconds, as if she didn't recognize it. She looked at him again, her eyes narrowed suspiciously. "You swear you've never been in my house before?" He nodded, placing one hand over his heart and the other in the air. "Never, miss." She considered and then unsealed the envelope, pulling out the single, folded page and began reading. Whatever she red caused her to sit, almost flump very suddenly on the edge of her bed, her eyes wide with disbelief. She looked at him and held the letter up in a trembling hand. "Is this true?" Mark shrugged. "You wrote whatever is in there, I have no idea. The only thing I can tell you that's true is what I already told you, Miss Fischer. I'm Mark from the summer and I've come back in time to convince you to change my grade so I can go to university." She sat on the bed, looking dumbfounded. She said nothing for several seconds, staring off at the far wall blankly. She then looked back at him again and held up the page. "I wrote this. I wrote this after I; after you and I;” He nodded. "I'm assuming you did it to prove all this to yourself." "How is this possible?" she asked, still lost. "How are you even here, if you're from the future and I'm not just bug shit nuts and hallucinating all this?" "I; I have a time machine." Mark replied. "Really," she said, nonplussed, her shock fading rapidly. "Just like that. A kid who can't pass high school physics has a time machine and can operate it." "Well, yeah, that's how I ended up here." Mark reasoned. "Show it to me." "I will," he said, nodding. "But first, I need to make sure you're going to pass me in that exam. Otherwise, all this means nothing." "What, so let you fuck me and give you a passing grade?" she asked, scowling. "Why should I do all the work?" Mark frowned. "First of all, you wouldn't be doing all the work, miss, thank you. Second, it's supposed to happen this way or I wouldn't be here." "Bullshit," she snorted. "For all you know, I sent you home with your dick in your hand and no passing grade." "Then what was written on that paper that shocked you so much?" he countered. Miss Fischer said nothing for several seconds but then looked back up at him. "You're; you're sure you're eighteen right now? Because you aren't eighteen in my class." He nodded. "And you'll show me this time machine," she pressed, desperate to convince herself. "After we;” Mark nodded again. Miss Fischer exhaled heavily. "Give me a moment, this is a lot to take in." "How so?" he asked. She scowled up at him. "I'm about to fuck one of my students who's apparently a time-traveler and trade a passing grade for sex. What do you think is weird about this?" He shrugged. "My whole evening's been weird, miss. I found that thing that turned out to be a time machine, then I' "You just found it today?" she exclaimed. "And the first thing you did was decide to come back and fuck your physics teacher?" "Yeah, I kinda need that grade." Mark admitted. She scowled again. "So you came back in time and the principal reason isn't even to fuck me?" Mark pulled at his face for a moment as he tried to explain. "It's like I said earlier, miss. No one at school knows how hot you are because you never show it. If you did, every guy and bi girl in the school would want to fuck you." "Maybe I dress like that so I don't have a pack of little horn dogs lusting after, oh;” she murmured, catching herself and realizing she just defeated her own argument. Fluid time was rough to argue against. She sighed again. "So, uh; how do we do this?" Mark scratched his head. "I dunno. Nothing about this evening has gone the way I planned it, but we still ended up here. I guess we need to improvise." Miss Fischer considered. "Well, you've seen me naked and doing myself, so I think we need to redress the scales," she sighed. "So strip down and let me see what I'm selling my academic integrity for;” Mark felt an uncomfortably warm flush of embarrassment at her suggestion, but proceeded nonetheless. He had planned on getting naked with her anyway, even if had been under more sensual and controlled circumstances. Clearly he'd flopped at being the Casanova he'd intended on for seducing her and getting that perfect grade. He started by removing his t-shirt, pulling it over his head while watched impassively. Mark was proud of his body, since he played sports, but was suddenly very self-conscious now that he'd seen how stupidly hot his teacher was. He put a hand against the wall and steadied himself while he used his feet to pull his sneakers off. Then he undid his button and unzipped the fly on his jeans before letting them drop slowly, revealing his black boxers. "Well, at least you're not wearing tightie-whities," Miss Fischer mused. "That would've been a deal-breaker, for sure." Mark paused, blushing as he realized he was about to pull down his boxers and fully expose himself to his teacher. He had to admit, this had never occurred to him before tonight. "Well don't wuss out now, Don Juan," she said somewhat impatiently. "This was all your idea, after all." Mark squeezed his eyes shut, hooked his thumbs into his boxers and pulled them down. All she heard was silence for several seconds. Finally there was a whistle from Miss Fischer. "Okay, I can work with that. Come over here, Mark." As he walked toward her, she stood and allowed her towel to fall away, revealing her body again. Mark's eyes went wide as she willingly revealed herself to him. He was no longer spying on her, this was something completely different. Miss Fischer stood directly in front of him, her body scant inches from his. She could see in his eyes that he was bewildered by her sudden change in attitude. "Well, obviously I'm not going to tell you what the secret thing only I would know was, but the note also said I should just throw caution to the wind and enjoy myself," she said lightly, walking two fingernails up his chest and over his shoulder. "And I try very hard to take my own advice." "So," she declared, looking up into his eyes, her blue ones glinting. "We are going to fuck. A lot. In return, I'm giving you an amazing grade on your exam, no matter how bad you do and you're showing me this time machine my letter confirmed exists. Do we have a deal?" He nodded. He was still nervous, but things seemed to have worked themselves out, even if it hadn't at all gone as he expected. But maybe that was time at work or some deep shit. "My note also said I had such a great time that I insisted we keep fucking," she purred, her palm now running down his chest and over his stomach, perilously close to his nether regions. "How does that sound." He swallowed again. "That; sounds great. So, do I keep travelling back here through time to meet you?" "Well, yes," she said rather obviously. "I can't fuck the underage Alex in my class and I can't even give away that I know, right? He has to remain a blissfully unaware fuck-up." "Yeah," Mark said somewhat awkwardly. "Stupid kid;” "Oh, don't be like that," she said cheerfully, teasing her fingers over his cock and making him shudder. "If you hadn't been a lazy grot this semester, you wouldn't have needed to come back to change your grade, wouldn't have seen me in the shower and known that I'm secretly a hottie and then fucked me and got an amazing grade, right?" "Yeah, I; I guess." Mark admitted. "So we just need to set it up so that I keep coming back to meet you and we do this until we catch up with real-time in the future I come from?" "Yep, you're my new fuck-buddy," she said sweetly, now moving closer to him so that her nipples caressed his skin. "Speaking of, you've got some work to do;” With that, Miss Fischer moved back to the bed and laid on it, her legs still over the side. She looked up at him seductively and spread her legs, exposing her cunt, which was glistening wet. "You may not have earned that passing grade all semester," she said in a husky voice. "But you're sure going to work for it now;” Mark moved forward, aware of the fact that his cock was swelling rapidly and knelt by the bed between her legs. He leaned in close and was instantly enchanted by the sight of her slick snatch, which she now spread open with two fingers. Mark leaned forward and pushed his tongue against his thick, slippery lips, guessing that she was not in the mood to be teased. His tongue snaked up and down before slithering over her clit, causing her to shudder and press her hips against his face. "Uh, yes!" she gasped, grasping his hair with the free hand and stroking his scalp. "Thank God, you're not a virgin." "No miss," he murmured as he kissed his way around her cunt, his tongue lapping at the lips. She tasted almost sweet and floral, such a big change from that slag Brenda. "I know my' "Call me Becky, darling," she sighed, slowly undulating her hips rhythmically against his face. "If we're going to be lovers like this, save the 'Miss Fischer' stuff for roleplay." "Yes miss; I mean, Becky." he replied from between her legs. He now put his hands on her thighs to brace himself and began licking her in earnest, for once looking forward to earning perfect marks on an exam. He could feel his hard-on pulsing and moved her leg slightly so it pressed up against him, causing him to shiver. Becky felt it and moved her shin back and forth slowly, teasing him. "Oh, yes, Mark;” she moaned, her fingers gripping her hair. She was sitting up on one elbow so she could look down at him and her leg that was not brushing against his cock was now on the bed, bent and spreading her wide. He couldn't believe how wet she was. It wasn't water from the shower, she was really turned on. Whatever she'd said to herself in that note had released a sex demon in her. He swirled his tongue around her clit before burying it inside her cunt hungrily, eager to drive her into a frenzy. Becky clenched her teeth and ground her hips against his face now with a dreadful eagerness. Her skin was warm and getting moist as he tongue-fucked her. One hand snaked underneath her snatch and the middle finger began teasing her tight, pink knot. "Shit!" Becky gasped, shuddering as he slid the finger into her tight back tunnel. "You saw me fingering my ass in the shower! Uh, fuck yes! Do it!" Mark sucked on her cunt while he wriggled his finger in her ass, feeling her shin massaging his cock eagerly. As angry as she'd been earlier, he was also thinking about her rather shy and retiring persona at school and decided to take a gamble. Without saying anything, he stood up, bringing his face away from her crotch and his finger out of her ass. She gasped and whined, looking up at him in needy confusion, but he then reached down to take her arm and pull her off the bed and set her on her knees in front of him. Becky took his cock in her hand and still slid her tongue around the throbbing head while looking up at him through heavy-lidded eyes, glassy with desire. She teased him for a few more moments before sliding her lips all the way down his shaft, taking him completely inside her mouth. Mark groaned and clutched her wet, blonde hair, shivering. Becky began slowly bobbing back and forth, her mouth forming a perfect, wet seal around him. Her hand followed her mouth along his length, stroking and twisting the glistening skin gently. She hummed and moaned, vibrating his cock with her mouth and making him shudder again. The fingernails of her free nails gently grazed over the skin of his thighs, tingling. "Jesus, Mi; Becky;” he gasped. "You're amazing at sucking cock!" "Umm, I would hope so," she purred, pulling her mouth off him long enough to smile up at him while her hand pumped his shaft to keep the rhythm. "I watch a lot of videos and practice on some pretty life-like dildos, I'd like to think I'm doing something right." "You are." Mark sighed as she attacked his cock again with her mouth. "You're the best one I've ever had." She made an 'Hmm' sound around his cock, clearly enjoying what she was doing. She teased his sac with the hand that wasn't massaging his cock and reached around to caress and squeeze his ass cheeks. He couldn't believe what a libertine she was turning out to be, and he was the only one at school who knew! When she pulled her mouth off him again and looked up at him, he could see there was a deep and smoldering lust in the blue eyes, a need for deep sexual pleasure. She squeezed his cock with her hand and her voice was almost molten with lust when she spoke to him. "I'm getting on the bed again and you're going to fuck me," she said huskily. "You're going to make me cum real hard if you want that perfect exam score." She clambered back on the bed, lying on her back and spreading her legs for him again. Mark followed her onto the mattress, kneeling between her legs. She massaged her cunt eagerly with one hand while he lined himself up with her nether lips. She spread them wide open, revealing her glistening inner pink. "Fuck me, Mark," she purred, eyeing his pulsing cock. "Fuck me good and hard;” He pressed the mushroom head of his cock against her pliant lips, sliding it up and down, teasing her for a moment and brushing over her clit. She sucked in her breath and hissed, her fingers stroking along his length as he toyed with her. Then she groaned loudly as he pushed his hips forward and slid deep inside with one solid push. Her inner walls gave way around his iron-hard shaft but squeezed him tightly. She felt great around him, as tight or tighter than any other girl he'd ever fucked. "Yes," she hissed, her hand pulling him down to lean over her while one leg slung over his back and hooked itself there. "Hmm, that's a solid cock you have there, Mark. Now fuck me stupid;” He leaned forward and put his hands on either side of her body while keeping his weight suspended above her rather than pressed down. He looked into her eyes and began to push back and forth, moving his cock in and out of her. Becky bit her lip as she looked up at him, her fingernails digging slightly into his waist. She clenched her cunt around him as he pushed in and relaxed as he pulled back. "Oh, God, I've missed the real thing;” she moaned, her head falling back as she let the feelings of pleasure flow over her. "Yeah, speaking of," Mark said, remembering this important point. "I'm not using a condom here, so I'll need to pull" "No you don't," she panted as she thrust her hips against him. "You've got a fucking time machine, Mark. Think about it! Was I pregnant when the semester ended?" He thought about that as he kept thrusting into her, having a hard time concentrating on anything other than how tight and wet her cunt felt around him. "N-no, I don't think so;” "Then cum in me!" she gasped. "I'm already better at this time stuff than you are! Now fuck me harder if you want that grade!" Mark nodded and thrust harder and faster against his teacher, watching her glorious body shake as he fucked her. Her incredible tits wobbled and she squeezed one of them, moaning loudly. Her soft bed barely made a sound beneath them as he pistoned his hips up and down. After a disastrous beginning, his evening was going better than he could have possibly imagined. "Uh, now from behind," she breathed, starting to turn over. "Fuck me from behind;” Mark grabbed her hips as she slithered around into her new position on her hands and knees and ground his cock against her cunt and ass, gripping her tight. Becky groaned shamelessly and squirmed her ass back against him, biting at her knuckle. She arched her back as he found her cunt and slid back inside her. She clearly wasn't interested in any slow buildup, because she began grinding back on him eagerly, getting him in as far as she could. He could feel the wetness of her cunt dripping on his thigh. He kept his firm grip on her hips and began pounding against her, shuddering as she squeezed and clenched around him with fervor. "Definitely tighter than Brenda!" he thought as he thumped his hips to her ass cheeks. Becky was panting heavily as she buried her face in the pillow, her ass arched in the air. She gripped the pillow cover between her teeth almost tearing at it. A sheen of glistening sweat had formed on her soft, creamy ivory skin. She squeezed him with each thrust, his cock feeling bigger and bigger each time she did it. She'd missed this so badly, sacrificing her personal pleasure for the job. Maybe now she didn't have to. She almost snarled in delight as he reached forward and wrapped her hair in his fist, pulling back and craning her neck. For an eighteen year-old boy, he was being marvelously assertive now that they'd found their rhythm. Becky loved having her hair pulled, but her favorite part was yet to come. She pushed back hard and forced Mark onto his haunches. She straightened herself until she was sitting on his lap, facing away. Becky began bouncing up and down, panting as she sank onto his cock, taking it deep inside and squeezing it. Mark moaned and his hands came around to clutch her tits, squeezing them hard. Her hands joined his in massaging and molesting them while they fucked. She had him pinned in one spot beneath her and she alone controlled the tempo now. She moved her long blonde hair to one side and he understood immediately. He began kissing and biting at her neck, causing her to shudder and sending slivers of pleasure down her spine. She writhed and bounced on his lap with abandon, reveling in the sensation of a real cock deep inside her after all this time. She resisted the very strong urge to turn her head to the side and kiss him. Not just yet. When she felt the inklings of deep pleasure building inside her, she moved off his cock and pulled him around onto the bed, lying him on his back. Her eyes were fairly blazing with lust as she straddled him, lining her gooey cunt up with his throbbing hard-on. They both moaned loudly as she sank down onto him, his cock burying itself up to the hilt. Her fingernails dug into Mark's shoulders while she pinned him and she hissed as his hands found her tits again. "Yes, darling;” she grunted as she began grinding herself down on him, shuddering at how deep he was inside her. "Fuck me, thrust that cock up inside me, Mark. Fuck;” Mark pumped his hips up dutifully, matching her pace. He loved the cowboy position and clearly she did as well, but he knew he wouldn't last very long at this rate; she felt too good and was too tight for him to not bust before long. His hands fondled and mauled her lovely tits before he pulled her down closer and took one of the pink nipples into his mouth, sucking on it greedily. Becky keened and shivered in delight. Mark sucked and rolled his tongue around the pink bud, even biting and tugging on it, much to her pleasure, seemingly, because she got even wetter and tighter around his cock while they fucked. He could hear the wet sucking sounds her cunt made as it swallowed his cock, feel her warm, sticky wetness on his thighs. He'd never imagined it would feel this good. He'd been certain earlier that most of his time would be spent conning his shy teacher into doing this at all, forget the grade issue. But Miss Fischer was a sex-starved fiend, seemingly, and she was going to make him cum harder than he ever had before. Her golden hair fell around her lovely face, which was mere inches above his. Her eyes were closed as she concentrated on working her hips against him, up and down, his cock nearly all the way out of her before she took him back deep inside her steaming, slick tunnel. They were both covered with sweat and ragged gasps were all they could manage as they gripped one another and writhed lustily, desperate to cum together. Mark gritted his teeth and was squeezing her tits again while Becky pushed down harder and harder on his cock with each thrust. She began whimpering and shaking and Mark could feel her cunt clenching tighter and tighter with each moment. "Oh, shit;” she gasped, her whole body shuddering now as she pushed down feverishly. "Oh, God, Mark, I'm' She sat up straight and arched her back, teeth gritting as she fought to hold on for those last few precious moments; Becky almost screamed and Mark moaned loudly as the floodgates burst. His throbbing cock began pumping cum deep inside her and her cunt spasmed around rippled around him. Everything went black for Mark as he was enveloped by a tingling warmth of an intensity he'd never known before. He could feel his cock and even his balls spilling his entire offering into her slick, tight depths, both of them still thrusting against one another madly. Becky finally collapsed on top of Mark, her chest heaving. Her body was limp, almost like a wet dishrag. Mark lay beneath her, equally exhausted. His still-hard cock was buried in her cunt, and they could both feel their mingled essence oozing out of her and trickling down his shaft. Her soft, warm body felt divine against his. Slowly, sluggishly, he wrapped his arms around her and she hummed contentedly at the embrace. She finally opened her eyes and smiled before kissing his nose. "I think you earned that perfect exam score," she purred. "Definitely earned it." "That's good to hear," he mumbled, still lost in lethargic pleasure. "I'd better start failing all your quizzes too." Becky giggled and hugged him close, sighing. She finally brought her head up again, resting it on her elbow and looking at him. "We'll be laying here for a bit yet, but we also need to talk about doing this again. A lot. The letter said so." Mark nodded. "Yeah, I'd like that, Becky. Then it's up to you to make sure my past self doesn't suspect anything." "I'm sure I can work that out," she mused. "He's pretty annoying, unlike your sexy self." He smiled. "Hard to believe how much difference three months and a time machine can make." "Hmm, and you still have to show it to me before we part ways for the night," she said lightly. "The letter says you kept your word and showed it to me. So let's shower up and then you can take me to see it, okay?" Mark nodded. This was, thus far, the best evening ever. They were walking back to Becky's house, arm-in-arm, laughing and talking like lovers. Not only had Mark shown her the time machine, he had actually shown her how it worked by bringing her back to earlier in the night. They'd hidden in the neighbor's yard and watched Mark's earlier self creep to her back door. Becky had stepped on a stick that broke loudly and caused Earlier Mark to look around warily, but a barking dog covered the mistake. "I was wondering what that sound was," he chuckled. "Never would've guessed it was you and I." "Yes, but you need to be careful, Mark," she said, trying to sound serious as they said on a quaint swing in her backyard, holding hands. "I don't know how all this works, but getting that close to your earlier self can't be good. You need to remember where and when you've gone to avoid yourself." He nodded. "I promise to not visit you more than once a day, at night. You'll clear an area on your basement floor where the Holmes Field Device can show up undetected by anyone else, away from prying eyes." She nodded. "We'll need to fine-tune the dials and so on to get exact coordinates, but I think the device moves somewhat slowly against the earth's rotation, so you can actually travel physical distances as well as through time if you're extremely careful." "Wow, Becky," he said, shaking his head. "You're already better at this than I am by a factor of a thousand." Becky smiled. "I want to say it's because I'm a physics teacher, but that'd be a lie. It's just solid math and common sense, really." She turned in to face him in the loveseat of the swing and brought his hands up to rest against her heart. She stared deep into his eyes, the darkness of night protecting them from prying eyes. "You have my word, Mark, that you'll receive that perfect test score," she said quietly. "In return, you'll do extra studying with me on the nights you come back and fuck me, so that just maybe you'll actually deserve any offer you might get." He nodded. "And I promise I'll find some way to take you on a time excursion." She smiled and brought his hands to her lips, kissing the fingers gently. "We're going to be fucking so often, Mark. We'll be sick of each other by the time the semester ends." He smirked. "Doubt that, teach. You're the best fuck a guy could ask for. And I can't even tell anyone." Becky giggled and lowered his hands, letting them linger on her soft tits beneath the shirt she now wore. She sighed at his touch and then leaned in to press her lips to his, finally kissing him. They rocked slowly on the swing beneath the moonlight, kissing silently for several seconds before Mark gently pulled back and smiled. "I'd better get going," he said, his voice tinged with regret. "Couple of more seconds of that kissing and I wouldn't have been able to leave." Miss Fischer nodded. "I know. See you tomorrow night?" He grinned. "That's the plan. Have a good night, teach." "It already was, thanks to you, Mark." Becky said, blowing him a kiss and then waving as his silhouette retreated out of sight. Silence. Becky leaned back into the slowly rocking swing and stared at the stars overhead for some time. Finally she giggled and stood, skipping back into the house cheerfully. She had a letter to write. Back to the interrogation: The two agents were silent as they assessed the young man, who waited stoically for some sort of reaction from them. He found himself waiting several minutes, which he was not surprised by. "So?" Mark said finally. "Totally hot story, right?" "Yes, we're both agog and atwitter," the tall man said dryly. "Young man, the Temporal Enforcement Agency takes a dim view of using any device, registered or otherwise, being used for reckless personal reasons, forget showing such anachronistic technology to anyone from a time period not acquainted with time travel." "Well, why the hell would I know that?" Mark retorted. "I'm not the one who left a Holmes Field Device lying around in the bushes in the Twenty-First Century where any shmuck could find it. You're lucky it was me and not some deranged criminal." "Be that as it may," the short man interjected. "There are consequences for reckless use of a temporal device." "Imagine that," Mark said somewhat petulantly, having a sinking feeling he knew what was about to happen. "So, what, you're just gonna take it away from me?" Neither man answered immediately. Something occurred to Mark and an evil grin spread across his face. "You can't take it away from me," he concluded, seeing the dismay in their expressions as he figured it out. "I'm meant to have this Holmes Field Device or you already would have. You know I'm going to be using it in the future so there's no way to keep it from me." "Well, your personal future," the tall man admitted. "Much of your personal future is still the past for my partner and I, but this past you're in right now is completely new to the two of us." "So, my future self is in your past but my now self is just happening?" Mark asked. "Wild. How do you keep it all straight?" "By doing as little as is humanly possible," the short man said very firmly. "Even trained experts in quantum and temporal travel can get confused when the timelines gets cluttered." He now pointed to his partner's ear. "You see his bionic ear?" Mark nodded. "I accidentally shoot it off six years from now and there's nothing either of us can do about it. It's his past, because it's already happened to him, but it's my personal future. All I can do now is apologize in advance." The tall agent grunted and looked away, clearly displeased. "That's really deep." Mark mused. "Yes, it is. It's not meant for idiots. And whether you like it or not, certain things can never, ever happen. Time will prevent paradoxes from happening." "Like what?" Mark asked. "For instance, you cannot go back in time and kill your own grandfather before he gives birth to your father, because that would mean you never existed and therefore could never pull the trigger to kill him. A paradox." Mark shrugged. "Okay, but how does it stop me?" "Who can say?" the short agent replied. "All I can tell you is that you simply won't succeed in killing your grandfather, no matter how hard you try and meticulously you plan. If you try to shoot him, the gun will jam. If you try to poison him, it'll turn out he is immune to it or you used tap water by mistake. If you try to strangle him, you might have a heart attack before you finish the job. You; will; be; stopped. The Temporal Enforcement Agency spends most of its time making sure nitwits like you don't get clock-hammered every time they get a dumb idea." "Huh," Mark said, still trying to wrap his brain around all this mumbo-jumbo. If he hadn't fucked Miss Fischer earlier, he still might not believe this was real. "What else can't I do?" "People usually find it's hard to get close to significant historical events," the tall agent mentioned. "Alexander cutting the Gordian Knot, the Crucifixion, the Yalta Summit; Time doesn't like it when people who shouldn't naturally be somewhere try to crowd in and get involved or snap a few pictures. They'll find that the technology fails to get them there, generally. We call it 'The Limelight Effect'. Do yourself a favor and don't try. We've seen people get stranded and die in the wrong era because of the Limelight Effect when the batteries or power source on their device go suddenly dry." "Well; what if I wanted to; ya' know, get with a girl from another time period?" Mark asked. The agents looked at one another and sighed in despair. "You kids and getting laid," muttered the shorter one. "Same principals as before; get too close to a famous women you want to have coitus with and Time will push you away. Try to become yo

Today's Adventure: In the waning days of the war, an OSS agent impersonates a dead Frenchman and pretends to marry his fiancée in order to weed out German agents trying to undermine Allied morale.Original Radio Broadcast: September 15, 1950Originating from New YorkStarring: Charles Webster; Alice Frost; Joseph Julian; Karl Weber; Evie Juster; Jerry Jarrett; Louis Sorin; Horace Braham; Anna KarenTo subscribe to this podcast and, go to https://greatadventures.info/Become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call at 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter @radiodetectives

In this episode, Rob & DT discuss everything about our Buffalo Bills at the halfway point of the '25 NFL season. From their improbable win last Sunday over the Chiefs, to the trade deadline inaction by Brandon Beane and beyond.Never a doubt! LOL. Rob admits that not only was he not confident in a Bills W on last Sunday, but the fashion in which they won was the true shocker. Our Bills defense was amazing and forced Patrick Mahomes into some uncommon stats by the end of the game including hitting him 15 times! Can the defense maintain that type of execution with Hoecht now lost for the season? Cole Bishop played his best game as a Buffalo Bill and it couldn't have come at a better time.Josh Allen was locked in as he put on one of the best performances of his career in a pivotal game. Allen set the franchise record for completion % as he found open pass catchers all game long, especially Dalton Kincaid.At the midway point of the '25 season, who really scares you in the AFC? After Denver's horrible outing in a win last night over the LV Raiders, DT doesn't think there's another team in the conference better than our Bills and Rob agrees. Despite the 2 game slide, every goal The Mafia had for these Bills is still well within reach, including the #1 seed.Did Brandon Beane drop the ball this week by not making a trade for a position of need? Rob explains how he started Tuesday night upset, but then cooled off as the week progressed. Finally, it's Squish The Fish week and the fellas are looking for a dominant performance. DT asks Rob to make a pact on the show for next season as well. NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageDT takes us up to date as he got back to work after the Charlotte takeover and talks about his Halloween that wasn't as quiet as he anticipated. Rob is elated to finally have a Saturday himself as his Kings are in between seasons before ramping back up next week when basketball starts. Also, does anyone else have a phone that listens to them? Because Rob is positive his does as social media knows his menu for this Sunday. LOLBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nickel-city-crew-podcast--5347543/support.

In this episode, Rob & DT discuss everything about our Buffalo Bills at the halfway point of the '25 NFL season. From their improbable win last Sunday over the Chiefs, to the trade deadline inaction by Brandon Beane and beyond.Never a doubt! LOL. Rob admits that not only was he not confident in a Bills W on last Sunday, but the fashion in which they won was the true shocker. Our Bills defense was amazing and forced Patrick Mahomes into some uncommon stats by the end of the game including hitting him 15 times! Can the defense maintain that type of execution with Hoecht now lost for the season? Cole Bishop played his best game as a Buffalo Bill and it couldn't have come at a better time.Josh Allen was locked in as he put on one of the best performances of his career in a pivotal game. Allen set the franchise record for completion % as he found open pass catchers all game long, especially Dalton Kincaid.At the midway point of the '25 season, who really scares you in the AFC? After Denver's horrible outing in a win last night over the LV Raiders, DT doesn't think there's another team in the conference better than our Bills and Rob agrees. Despite the 2 game slide, every goal The Mafia had for these Bills is still well within reach, including the #1 seed. Did Brandon Beane drop the ball this week by not making a trade for a position of need? Rob explains how he started Tuesday night upset, but then cooled off as the week progressed.Finally, it's Squish The Fish week and the fellas are looking for a dominant performance. DT asks Rob to make a pact on the show for next season as well. NICKEL CITY CREW TAILGATE REPORTSponsored by: Queen City VintageDT takes us up to date as he got back to work after the Charlotte takeover and talks about his Halloween that wasn't as quiet as he anticipated. Rob is elated to finally have a Saturday himself as his Kings are in between seasons before ramping back up next week when basketball starts. Also, does anyone else have a phone that listens to them? Because Rob is positive his does as social media knows his menu for this Sunday. LOL

Day 1,353.Today, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban visits President Trump in Washington, a few weeks after the collapse of the Budapest meeting with Russia. Meanwhile, we look at reports claiming that Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov may have fallen out of favour with President Putin, and the UN Commission of Inquiry accuses Russia of committing crimes against humanity and torture. Finally, our regular contributor Jade McGlynn shares the latestContributorsAdélie Pojzman-Pontay (Journalist and Producer). @adeliepjzon X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.Dr. Jade McGlynn (War Studies Department of King's College). @DrJadeMcGlynn on X.SIGN UP TO THE ‘UKRAINE: THE LATEST' WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:http://telegraph.co.uk/ukrainenewsletter Each week, Dom Nicholls and Francis Dearnley answer your questions, provide recommended reading, and give exclusive analysis and behind-the-scenes insights – plus maps of the frontlines and diagrams of weapons to complement our daily reporting. It's free for everyone, including non-subscribers.CONTENT REFERENCED:United Nations Human Rights Council: Independent International Commission of Inquiry reporthttps://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2025/11/commission-visits-kyiv-reiterating-its-findings?sub-site=HRCOrbán to visit US to try to broker another Putin summit but questions raised over motiveshttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/07/orban-hungary-white-house-visit-trumpWhat's the truth about South Africa's ‘genocide' of white farmers?https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/whats-the-truth-about-south-africas-genocide-of-white-farmers/Fact-checking Trump's claims of white farmer ‘genocide' in South Africahttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fact-checking-trumps-claims-of-white-farmer-genocide-in-south-africaSouth Africa crime statistics debunk 'white genocide' claims - ministerhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgr5xe7z0y0oIs there a genocide of white South Africans as Trump claims?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9wg5pg1xp5oKilling of White Farmer Becomes a Flash Point in South Africahttps://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/16/world/africa/South-Africa-murder-protests.html‘Kill the Boer' Song Fuels Backlash in South Africa and U.S.https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/02/world/africa/south-africa-kill-boer-song.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WE lament the lack of rapture despite  multiple promises, casually discuss the ice wall, and press X to Doubt.   Ethan: @ethangoose.bsky.social; letterboxd: egeese Wesley: @weswee.bsky.social; letterboxd: babyweswee   00:00 - Review:  Ben Hurr 40:16 - Quiz: Doubt

Navarro joins executive producer Brian Teta to discuss her takeaways from Election Day 2025 and how partisan gerrymandering will impact the upcoming midterms. She also weighs in on Tuesday's interview with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and shares why she believes her political shift is authentic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Portland Thorns Captain Sam Coffey talks about how she helped turn a rebuilding year into a renaissance. Plus, her ever-growing presence on the USWNT and the secret (kinda) to her celebrations.SUBSCRIBE TO THE WOMEN'S GAME NEWSLETTER: https://mibcourage.co/42X5HpBSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Wisdom's Table, I dive deep into a topic that quietly sabotages many Christian entrepreneurs: double-mindedness. I felt compelled to share this prophetic word, knowing that many of us have experienced the tension between faith and fear at various points in our lives. We explore how double-mindedness shows up. Not through a lack of talent or opportunity, but as a split between believing in God's provision while simultaneously worrying about our decisions. This internal conflict can cost us peace, money, and momentum in our callings. I emphasize that God is not vague, and the Holy Spirit is not confusing; therefore, we shouldn't feel the need to hedge our bets when it comes to our faith. I reference James 1:5-8, which highlights the importance of asking God for wisdom in faith without doubting. I clarify that doubt, in this biblical context, is more than mere skepticism; it can lead to a state of double-mindedness, which is essentially doubt that has taken root. I break down the concept of double-mindedness, explaining that it can be characterized by a weak will, divided interests, and a lack of commitment to our faith.   Ready to GROW in your faith and calling?? Join the Kingdom Leaders Community and get ready to unlock more momentum than you thought possible. CLICK HERE FOR KLC INFO       TIMESTAMPS: 00:00:00 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and today's fiery topic. 00:00:37 - The Danger of Double-Mindedness Exploring how double-mindedness affects Christian entrepreneurs. 00:01:51 - Biblical Foundation Reading and discussing James 1:5-8 on wisdom and doubt. 00:02:43 - Understanding Doubt vs. Double-Mindedness Clarifying the difference between doubt and double-mindedness. 00:05:02 - The Nature of Doubt Examining biblical doubt and its implications. 00:06:49 - The Story of Thomas Analyzing the interaction between Jesus and Thomas regarding doubt. 00:09:06 - Characteristics of Double-Mindedness Identifying how double-mindedness manifests in our lives. 00:09:28 - Divided Faith Understanding how doubt can divide our faith. 00:10:28 - Spiritual Whiplash Describing the instability of being double-minded. 00:13:06 - Orphan Mentality Discussing how an orphan mentality leads to overworking and doubt. 00:15:06 - Self-Preservation Exploring how self-preservation reflects double-mindedness. 00:16:40 - The Cost of Double-Mindedness Understanding the delays and consequences of being double-minded. 00:17:11 - Steps to Overcome Double-Mindedness Introducing practical steps to address double-mindedness. 00:19:06 - Repentance The importance of repentance in overcoming double-mindedness. 00:19:47 - Cleansing the Mind Practical advice for cleansing thoughts that contribute to double-mindedness. 00:20:50 - Purifying the Heart Discussing actions to purify the heart and remove doubt. 00:21:42 - Unifying the Mind The significance of unifying the mind through prayer. 00:22:55 - Invitation to Community Encouragement to join the Kingdom Leaders Community for support. 00:24:08 - Next Week's Episode Preview Teasing the upcoming episode focused on resting in the Lord.

Guest: Former Blue Jay Kevin Kiermaier       The off-season is upon us but the sad ending to the Blue Jays' season still lingers.   We wanted to know what one of the greatest baserunners in baseball history thought about the bottom of the ninth of Game 7, so we reached out to Kevin Kiermaier and he joins us to answer some questions.   Kiermaier discusses whether he thinks Isiah Kiner-Falefa should have scored on Daulton Varsho's one-out grounder in that inning, and what he would have done had he been on the bases. He also talks about the unique closeness of the Jays' clubhouse, Shane Bieber's return and what the next move might be for Bo Bichette and others.   Plus, a quick dip into the mailbag at deepleftfied@thestar.ca!

  As a physician, biotech CEO, and champion for women in leadership, Dr. Sheila Gujrathi, MD, has spent her career breaking ceilings and teaching others how to do the same.   In this powerful episode of Career Unicorns - Spark Your Joy, we dive deep into the real-world barriers—from childhood racism ("Indians Go Home") to professional microaggressions—and how she reframed the pain of shame and doubt. We discuss: The devastating impact of FIDS (Fear, Insecurity, Doubt, & Shame). Why self-compassion is the key to silencing your inner critic. Battle-tested strategies for addressing toxic behavior and gaslighting immediately. How practicing gratitude is the ultimate superpower for career resilience. You do not want to miss this essential masterclass in owning your power.   Connect with us: Learn more about our guest, Dr. Sheila Gujrathi at https://sheilagujrathimd.com/ and on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-gujrathi-md/.  Follow our host, Samorn Selim, on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/samornselim/. Get a copy of Samorn's book, Career Unicorns™ 90-Day 5-Minute Gratitude Journal: An Easy & Proven Way To Cultivate Mindfulness, Beat Burnout & Find Career Joy, at https://tinyurl.com/49xdxrz8. Ready for a career change?  Schedule a free 30-minute build your dream career consult by sending a message at www.careerunicorns.com.  

Doubt can feel like a relentless pinball machine in our minds, tossing us back and forth between yes and no. James 1:6-8 reminds us that double-mindedness makes us unstable, but when we approach God with decisive faith, we unlock clarity, confidence, and spiritual stability. Trusting God—even when uncertainty creeps in—empowers us to act boldly and live by faith, knowing that His grace can make any situation right. Highlights Double-mindedness creates instability; decisive faith brings clarity and confidence. Replace “I don’t know if He will” with affirmations of trust: “God, I know you are able and faithful.” Draw a line in the sand when doubt arises—choose to trust God even after decisions are made. God’s grace can make any choice right; mistakes do not diminish His ability to work. Acting in faith strengthens our relationship with God and glorifies Him through unwavering trust. Practical exercises: affirm God’s faithfulness, thank Him for peace, and take confident action. Faith becomes alive when we trust God’s goodness and promises in real-life situations. Gift Inspiration: Crosswalk's Holiday Gift Guide Looking for a meaningful way to celebrate the season? Check out our Holiday Gift Guide—from beautifully illustrated Bibles and devotionals to novels, greeting cards, and picture books, there’s something for everyone on your list. Wrap up stories for loved ones, tuck a book into your own nightstand, and join us in celebrating the wonder of giving this Christmas! Full Transcript Below: Super Practical Ways to Defeat DoubtBy Kelly Balarie Bible Reading:But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” – James 1:6-8 NKJV I sat at the restaurant, menu in hand. Frankly, I didn’t know a restaurant could have so many options to choose from. Trying to decide, I think, “Maybe I’ll get this… No, I’ll get that.” Minutes later, I think, “What about this?” My friend announces what they’re getting. . . Hmm… They’re getting that? Maybe I should, too. Mind like a pinball machine, changing directions a mile a minute –left, right, up, and down. Ahh! Now I really don’t know what to get. As soon as I decide, I consider the other way...Frankly, I am in the dead-heat of double-mindedness, or quadruple-mindedness, for that matter…. Ever been there? Doubting? Uncertain? Wavering? Believing the answer is yes, and then wondering if it is no? Wanting to go one way, but questioning if it is right? Scripture talks to us about double-mindedness and prayer when it says: “But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.” (James 1:6-8 NKJV) This scripture helps us see that there is power when we move from double-mindedness to decisiveness. Why? Because decisiveness leads to confidence, clarity, and stability in the Lord. We want these things. And we also want great faith; confidence in the Lord is a key ingredient of faith. What does this look like practically? Instead of saying, “I don’t know if it is okay that I am asking God for this and so I doubt He will do it or if He really wants me praying this,” instead, we can say, “God, I am sure you will answer me about this, even if you come with fresh direction.” Instead of saying, “I don’t know if He will do it,” we can say, “God, I know you are more than able. I thank you that you are able. Oh, how I am confident in you and your faithfulness.” Then, take action -- with resolute determination to trust Him – all the way through. Now, I know… often, this is more easily said than done. I get it. When push comes to shove, or when life has a rub – it sure can feel hard. So, what do we do when doubt tries to creep up again? Sometimes, we must remind ourselves that even if we get things wrong, God is big enough to make things right. Grace is more powerful than any bad decision or even our best decision! More important than getting it right is remembering that God can make it right – even when we get it all wrong. Here, we can attach faith to any decision, eradicating double-mindedness to walk in God's confidence. God is able, even when we were not. For instance, say I prayed and felt peace about buying a car, so I bought it. If, afterward, I feel guilty because I have a sense I spent too much money, I may be inclined to doubt. However, I have the power to stop myself right there by drawing a line in the sand. As I draw this line, I can say, “God, I trust you. I choose to trust you, by faith, in the gap of my finances. I remember how you gave me peace when I bought the car. Thank you for that peace. Now, I ask you to direct me in the way you have me go with this car and my finances. No matter what, I am not looking back, but instead, I am trusting you. You will lead me. I am believing, by faith, that you will use this car in special ways, for your glory. I am not looking back, not fearing, and not doubting. I am not going to be tormented. I trust you to help me. Thank you, Jesus!” Here, a line is drawn in the sand that says: “Nope, I still trust you, God.” God is tremendously glorified, within our sure heart, when we are unwaveringly trusting in His good heart to help us. Intersecting Faith & Life: Do we believe God is good? I’ve noticed that if I don’t trust someone, I will not trust them when they say they are going to do something. It may sound odd, but we can’t say we trust when we don’t trust. We can’t easily follow God if we think He has only bad things in store for us. Why not take a moment and ask yourself if you really trust God? If you really believe His promises? How are you showing it in your life? In what ways are you finding your faith alive and active? Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Born in Murray, UT as one of five kids, Dr. Nicholas K. Howland was raised in the LDS church. After receiving his Doctorate of Medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, he now practices in Draper, UT as a board-certified plastic surgeon. He specializes in plastic and reconstructive surgery and aesthetic services, developing personalized surgical and nonsurgical treatment plans to help patients achieve their aesthetic and medical goals. He is one of the few (if not, only) plastic surgeon(s) in the SLC area to treat patients who identify as transgender.A proficient Russian speaker, Dr. Howland's global perspective was broadened by a two-year church mission in St. Petersburg, Russia, prior to his collegiate studies. Outside the operating room, he cherishes time with his two children, whether it's at the lake or in the mountains. His hobbies include playing the piano, golfing, water and snow skiing, and he enjoys the intellectual challenge of the New York Times crossword puzzles. Connect with Dr. Howland here:@drnicholashowlandhttps://howlandplasticsurgery.com/dr-nicholas-howland____________________________Have you heard of Emotional Alchemy? >>>⁠Check out my new channel/podcast "The Inner Catalyst"⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2ENr1LapF3HksEIXLXjGbx?si=5f27d1df29354e5e____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and learn other ways to work with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠meaganskidmorecoaching.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DialogueJournal.com/podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠].Hopeful Spaces, a monthly support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching, is a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dallas Hope Charities⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ component of Hopeful Discussions sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Send an email to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠chc@dallashopecharities.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join.

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In this episode of the Mind Bully Podcast, Norense Odiase delivers a passionate, unfiltered reminder to stop disrespecting your own growth. From confronting self-doubt and perfectionism to rediscovering the fire that first drove your purpose, this message is a rallying cry to remember who you are, how far you've come, and what God has already placed inside you.Norense challenges listeners to reflect, not retreat — to look back, remember, and reclaim the boldness that comes from self-awareness and faith. Through stories of pain, development, and redemption, he unpacks how self-reflection leads to confidence, connection, and authentic leadership.This episode is for anyone feeling stuck, unmotivated, or silenced by the noise of comparison. It's time to get loud — even if you're wrong — because that's how growth happens.Why self-doubt is a form of disrespect to your potentialThe power of reflection in rediscovering your “why”How to break free from perfectionism and people-pleasingWhy vulnerability and authenticity are leadership traitsHow Christ redeems and reframes your pain into purpose“It's disrespectful to talk down on what God's already developing in you.”“You can be loud and wrong — that's how you grow.”“Reflection brings revelation.”“Confidence doesn't come from being perfect; it comes from knowing who made you.”“You're not what they said about you — you're who God made you.”Spotify: Mind Bully PodcastApple: Mind Bully PodcastConnect with Norense:Instagram: @kingno_ | @mindbullypodcast Listen & Subscribe