Podcasts about easy yoke

All of us long to experience the renewal of deep, soul-nourishing rest. Trying to rest through entertainment or "zoning out" often leaves us feeling more restless than before. Even some vacations are not truly restful. What does it look like to genuinely recover and recharge in body, mind, and spirit? ​Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi teach us how to take a real rest with Jesus. You'll learn how to differentiate between temporary relief and holistic renewal as you grow in the ability to practice soul care alongside the Good Shepherd. Resources for this Episode: Join Our Free Devotional Email List Your Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live Empowered Attend a Soul Shepherding Retreat Donate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Somewhere along the way, a beautiful invitation became a measuring stick. Quiet time became proof. Bible reading became a scorecard. Prayer became something we could almost use superstitiously, as if the right words at the right time could keep the day from falling apart.In this episode, the Crew talks honestly about devotional life, Bible study, Christian meditation, seasons of life, ADHD, emotion, discipline, and the difference between communing with God and just checking the spiritual boxes. This isn't a call to throw structure away. It's a call to remember what the structure was for in the first place.Because the Father isn't after performers. He's after sons and daughters. Today on Unrefined, we're talking about relationship over rules with Brandon Spain, Lindsy Waters and Jen.https://join.unrefinedpodcast.comhttps://youtube.com/@christcenteredtribe?si=PVPbOe2Zh-NdH3V6

Date: May 31st, 2026Text: Matthew 11:28-30Overview: Jesus invites the weary and burdened to find true rest for their souls in Him.0:00 Scripture Reading – Matthew 11:28–302:30 Student Testimonies: What God Is Doing14:05 God Gives Us Work and Rest as a Blessing26:15 Stop Striving to Earn What God Freely Gives39:30 Take the Easy Yoke of Jesus

In this message, Pastor Karl tackles one of the more challenging passages in Matthew's Gospel — a section most preachers skip, especially leading up to Easter. Working through Matthew 11:20–30, he confronts a subtle but serious spiritual danger: indifference toward Christ.Using Jesus's sharp words of judgment against Chorazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum, Pastor Karl unpacks why indifference is not a neutral stance — it is quiet opposition. The cities Jesus condemns weren't filled with outright God-haters; they were filled with people who had witnessed his miraculous works firsthand and simply... didn't respond. Jesus declares their judgment will be worse than that of Tyre, Sidon, and even Sodom — cities synonymous with extreme wickedness — because with greater revelation comes greater responsibility.Pastor Karl also walks through what Scripture teaches about degrees of judgment, the nature of hell, and why the unforgivable sin is ultimately the rejection of a known gospel. He then turns to Jesus's tender invitation in verses 28–30 — the rest he offers to those crushed under the weight of self-imposed religion or man-made rules — and explains what it truly means to take on the easy yoke of Christ.The message closes with a powerful challenge: the goodness God has shown you is meant to lead you to repentance, not comfort.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

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This Sunday Kelley Schubert, one of our honored Elders here at Resonate, speaks on the verses in Matthew 11:28-30. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, because I am lowly and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”

In this episode, we are reminded that living in a relationship with God offers us a life that is easier than the life we are often trying to carve out on our own!

Matthew 11:25–30 with Bryan Rouanzoin

Speaker: Ben Uribes Message: Easy Yoke Date: 1/18/26 Website: http://www.themissionredlands.com

In this challenging and convicting message from the "Kingdom Now" series on the Sermon on the Mount, Pastor Karl dives into Matthew 7:1-20, unpacking Jesus' teachings on judgment, discernment, prayer, and true discipleship.Pastor Karl begins by clarifying "Judge not, lest you be judged" — Jesus forbids condemning others, but calls for discernment and inspection of fruit. He uses the humorous image of the speck in your brother's eye versus the plank in your own, urging self-reflection first to avoid hypocrisy before helping others.He warns against casting pearls before swine or giving what is holy to dogs — don't waste the precious truths of God's kingdom on those who will only trample and reject them; be discerning and move on to receptive hearts.Jesus invites persistent, progressive prayer: Ask, seek, knock — ongoing commands with promises of receiving, finding, and entering God's presence. Pastor Karl emphasizes that continual prayer keeps us dependent on our good Father, who gives how much more generously than earthly parents, aligning our desires with His good will.The Golden Rule gets elevated: not just "don't do bad," but actively do to others what you want done to you — a revolutionary call to love.Jesus contrasts the narrow gate and road that leads to life (costly self-denial and obedience, yet light under His yoke) with the broad road of religious activity without heart change, which leads to destruction — few find the narrow way.Finally, beware false prophets disguised as sheep but inwardly wolves; recognize them (and ourselves) by their fruit. Good trees bear good fruit (love, joy, peace, etc.); bad trees produce bad — and a life of no fruit is equally revealing. Judge for identification, not condemnation.Pastor Karl closes with piercing questions: What sin do you quickly spot in others but slowly repent of yourself? What fruit would people taste from your life? He warns that self-deception is dangerous — the most perilous place is being close to Jesus without truly following Him.A grace-filled call to repentance, heart transformation, and walking the narrow road of fruitful, authentic discipleship.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 8:00am, 9:30am & 11:00am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Praying to become more like Jesus can seem out of reach or surface feelings of shame. Yet growing in Christlikeness is a lifelong journey that includes highs and lows, consolations and desolations, and a range of feelings. Regardless of your current spiritual terrain or emotional challenges, your life can become a school for training with Jesus.​Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi introduce the Apprentice Prayer — a prayer designed to stir your longing for Jesus and paint a picture of what life in the Kingdom of God can look like. This favorite podcast replay will help you connect with Jesus' grace as you aim to grow and change this new year.Resources for this Episode:Your Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live EmpoweredAttend a Soul Shepherding RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

This is the Silver Lake Mennonite Church Sunday morning sermon by Jalin Beiler.Visit our website for more info about our church: https://slmchurch.org

In this stirring and deeply encouraging Advent message, Pastor Karl continues the series The King Has Come with a raw and life-giving exploration of the second great gift Jesus brings: peace.Turning to the familiar yet profound scene in Luke 2:8–20, Pastor Karl invites us into the midnight terror of ordinary shepherds—suddenly confronted by the blinding glory of God—and shows how the very first words from heaven that night were not “Merry Christmas,” but “Fear not.” That first Christmas did not begin with sentimental calm; it began with paralyzing, mega-fear. And right there, in the middle of stacked-on-stacked fear, the angel announced good news of great joy: a Savior has been born who is Christ the Lord, the Prince of Peace.With pastoral tenderness and unflinching honesty, Pastor Karl unmasks fear as the mortal enemy of peace—how it magnifies threats, shrinks our view of God, and paints our future in colors darker than God ever intended. Yet the gospel is stronger: peace is not the absence of trouble but the presence of a Person. Peace is not something Jesus gives; peace is who Jesus is—and He gives Himself.Through the shepherds' journey from terror to testimony, we're given clear, scriptural paths out of fear and into the unshakable peace of Christ: speaking God's truth over fear's lies, refusing to agree with the spirit of fear, drawing near to Jesus through spiritual disciplines, and taking bold steps of obedience that move us against comfort and toward surrender.This is a word for everyone whose heart has been ruled by anxiety, worst-case scenarios, or the quiet fears that steal joy—especially in this season. A tender yet urgent call to stop trusting the unknown future to our own control and start trusting it to the known God who entered our fear as a baby in a manger.Because the King has come, fear does not get the final word. Peace does. And when the Prince of Peace takes over a life, what spills out is no longer fear—but praise, testimony, and unshakable confidence in the goodness of God.Essential listening for anyone who longs to trade fear for the peace that passes all understanding this Christmas.Watch all our sermons on our youtube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

Series: N/AService: Sun PM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Daniel Broadwell

Send us a text In this conversation, we explore the shift from performing for God to walking with God. You will hear practical language for prayer in motion, courage for noisy days, and a reminder that the Shepherd restores the soul even while you are on the move. Expect a gentle invitation, honest stories, and a closing prayer you can carry into your week. Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Easy Yoke The weekly “message” podcast from Connection Community Church in Middletown Delaware is posted on Sundays. For more information about our church, visit our website at JustShowUp.church or, for sermon notes, visit Messages.JustShowUp.church.

Discipleship to Jesus doesn't mean adding burdens, it means trading burdens. It means, as Dallas Willard said, to be with Jesus in order to learn to live like Jesus. Join us as we explore twelve spiritual disciplines that Jesus uses to make us more like himself.

It's easy for all of us to get swept away by the powerful current of "doing more." Although too many responsibilities stress us out, we often don't realize that unconscious emotions and unmet needs drive us toward giving too much of ourselves. Thankfully we can learn to care for our souls with Jesus and approach life in God's Kingdom with a full tank. Join us for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi dive into the psychology behind busyness. You'll become aware of the unique factors that keep you from prioritizing soul care so you can establish new rhythms with the Good Shepherd and serve others in freedom. Resources for this Episode:Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually Through the EnneagramSoul Shepherding Enneagram ResourcesDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Associate Pastor Torina Salcedo delivers a special message from Matthew 11 for Mother's Day, May 11th 2025 at Kent Covenant Church.

Salvation did not come without pain, suffering, and blood, but Jesus's sacrifice made our part possible! Pastor Al Dagel doesn't want us to confuse "easy" with "possible" or "Paid in full!"

Series: 2025 - Gospel Meeting SpringService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Daniel Broadwell

Series: 2025 - Gospel Meeting SpringService: Sun AM WorshipType: SermonSpeaker: Daniel Broadwell

Today's podcast answers a question from someone who endured painful experiences at an early age and is struggling to understand how they can find their way back to a healthy place in the church, with God, and as a healthy orthodox Christian. Traumatic experiences leave us feeling bad, shameful, and defective. We often have to come to realize that it was the experiences that were deeply flawed, not us. Trauma teaches us to expect far more of ourselves than God would ever expect.

Today's podcast answers a question from someone who endured painful experiences at an early age and is struggling to understand how they can find their way back to a healthy place in the church, with God, and as a healthy orthodox Christian. Traumatic experiences leave us feeling bad, shameful, and defective. We often have to come to realize that it was the experiences that were deeply flawed, not us. Trauma teaches us to expect far more of ourselves than God would ever expect.

The Easy Yoke - feat. Trent Lowe (02-16-2025 AM) by Sundown Church

What is an easy yolk and a light burden?

S.325 Uncomplicated Salvation- Easy Yoke, Light Burden by Apostle Grace Lubega

S.325 Uncomplicated Salvation- Easy Yoke, Light Burden by Apostle Grace Lubega

His burden is light.

His burden is light.

A recent New York Times piece detailed the goals and game plan of one young professional pursuing self improvement. It was the sort of immaculately strategized daily schedule that would make the most goal oriented among us giddy with excitement, the sort of thing one would assume to produce dazzling results. Except, the culminating line of a detailed list of personal goals, strategic planning, and productivity hacks reads like this: "So far, she admitted, “none of this has stuck.”" This experience--one that many of us can relate to through the lens of religious burn out, anxious striving, and moralistic pressure--begs an important question for life following Jesus: How can we actually become like Jesus? Join us as we look at Matthew 11:25-30, continuing our look at the call to discipleship by seeing how the invitation to life with Jesus is simultaneously the path to becoming like him.

Send us a textOn this episode, we sit down with Phil Mayo, a preservation tradesman, Marine Corps veteran, philosopher, husband, and dad. Phil shares his honest life story through 6 songs, from GZA's “4th Chamber” to De La Soul's “The Magic Number.” Through the songs “Secret of the Easy Yoke” by Pedro the Lion and “Bruised Orange (Chain of Sorrow)” by John Prine, Phil walks us through his military trauma, loss of faith, and healing journey. He also takes us on a journey through the joys and struggles of love and relationships with the songs “Flowers In Your Hair” by The Lumineers and  “For the Sake of the Song” by Townes Van Zandt. Our conversation highlights the pure, raw experience of being alive and how all of our stories are incomplete journeys still being written.    Follow your hosts David, Raza, and Carolina every other week as they embark on an epic adventure to find the songs that are stuck to us like audible tattoos that tell the story of who we are and where we've been, to help us figure out where we're going. It's a life story told through 6 songs. WHO WE AREDAVID: Creator & Host @ALifeinSixSongsDrummer | Educator | Philosopher | Combat Veteran | PTSD Advocate CAROLINA: Co-Host @ALifeinSixSongsStoryteller | Professional FacilitatorRAZA: Co-Host @ALifeinSixSongsLawyer | Producer | Solo Project: Solamente | @razaismynameRESOURCES & LINKSLiked songs from this life story? Check out A Life in Six Songs playlist on Apple Music and SpotifyFollow A Life in Six Songs on Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTubeAre you a veteran who is struggling? Call the Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1.Support our work!Subscribe to our YouTube channel Don't keep us all to yourself! Share our podcast with your people!Reach out to us at alifeinsixsongspodcast@gmail.comSupport the showCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit or educational use tips the balance in favor of fair use. The original work played in this video has been significantly transformed for the purpose of commentary, criticism, and education.

Living Simply and Purposefully: Practicing Frugality in Your Daily LifeThis devo originally aired in the HOME series on April 14, 2023Become New is here to help you grow spiritually one day at a time.

Resolving to “try harder” doesn't make us look more like Jesus. But the flip side of the coin is also true—falling into passivity doesn't form us in Christlikeness. Yet Jesus casts a vision about living as whole-souled apprentices of love because he intends to help us become like him. Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi discuss praying the Apprentice Prayer with the intention of living like Jesus. This practice will enthrall you with the vision of his life in the Gospels and help you become like him little by little through the power of the Spirit.Resources for this Episode:Your Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live EmpoweredJourney of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual GrowthAttend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Keeping a Sabbath is one of the most talked about commandments in the Bible, but it might be the most overlooked. Many people shy away from this practice—they fear it's a legalistic rule or too heavy a burden. Yet the Sabbath is a discipline of delight designed to nourish your soul!Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi explore Abba's heart for the Sabbath. They envision you with simple practices that will help you start where you are, partner with Jesus' grace, and cultivate his Sabbath rest in your life and work.Resources for this Episode:Attend a Soul Shepherding Institute RetreatYour Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live EmpoweredSabbatical GuideDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

Discipleship Series | Week 4 | In this sermon, Darrell invites us to take up the offer of Jesus to trade in our heavy burdens for a new yoke that He offers and assures us is easy. We are weary because we wear yokes of lust, anger, revenge, and envy.  Why is the yoke Jesus offers easy? Because his yoke is his relationship with the Father - to please the Father. The yoke he offers us is one that has been designed just for us. And we don't wear it alone - Jesus binds himself to us. He says,  “Come to me all who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest”  New Course on Genesis: https://darrell-johnson-courses.thinkific.com/courses/genesis-1-11-the-story-that-makes-sense-of-our-stories Summer Intensives with The Way College: ⁠⁠https://www.thewaychurch.ca/events/summer-intensives-parables-of-jesus-contemporary-worldview-apologetics⁠⁠ The Bible Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://biblesociety.ca/thebiblecourse/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Darrell's Books: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.darrelljohnson.ca/books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Give to the ministry of Darrell Johnson: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.darrelljohnson.ca/donate⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mailing List | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.darrelljohnson.ca/#subscribe-form⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Speaker: Gilbert Lennox — Passage(s): 1 Kings 12:1-24

Speaker: Gilbert Lennox — Passage(s): 1 Kings 12:1-24

Did you know, most people can read 200 books in one year with just 417 hours? Most people also spend 705 hours on social media and 2,737.5 on TV a year. Jesus' invitation to an easy yoke might take time, but it's time you might already have! 

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Faith and Family | Freedom From the Tyranny of Hurrying and Busyness: The Light, Easy Yoke of Jesus

The Easy Yoke (Matthew 11:28-30) - Morning Sermon

On this episode of the Trueface Podcast, Robby is with Bill & Kristi Gaultiere. Bill is a psychologist (PhD) and ordained pastor, specializing in ministry to pastors. Kristi is a psychotherapist (Psy.D.) and spiritual director for women in ministry and pastors' wives. She co-leads Soul Shepherding with Bill. She was personally mentored by Jane Willard and Dr. Jan Stoop. He and Kristi are the authors of Journey of the Soul, which was #1 on Amazon in Christian Counseling. He was personally mentored for many years by Dallas Willard and Ray Ortlund Sr. His earlier book Your Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke tells the story of his spiritual renewal from anxious living and burnout and introduces the message and way of Soul Shepherding. You can listen to their weekly Soul Talks podcast or read their Soul Shepherding blog.Learn more about Bill & Kristi Gaultiere's work at Soul Shepherding and their books and resources at https://www.soulshepherding.org/Watch: https://youtu.be/BaiSRrAks9wListen: https://www.buzzsprout.com/42863/14113276Download the Trueface Life app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store!Learn More about the trueface Journey Here: https://www.trueface.org/truefacejourney.Thanks for joining the podcast. Our goal is to help you experience and apply grace to your everyday life through sharing stories and processing these principles as we all learn to live beyond the mask.If you enjoyed this episode of the Trueface Podcast, it would help us if you would share this podcast with your friends and give us a 5-star review wherever you listen to this podcast.Support the show