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Saul's jealousy reaches a terrifying point; he orders his own son and servants to kill David.We slow down in 1 Samuel 19:1–7 to watch what happens next and why it matters so much for real life. Jonathan is caught in a brutal tension between his loyalty to his father and his love for his friend, and he chooses a kind of courage that looks a lot like peacemaking.He warns David, asks him to hide, then walks straight into a hard conversation with Saul to defend innocent blood and call a king back to reason.We explore what makes Jonathan's approach work, honesty about danger, wise timing, and a steady focus on what is true. Jonathan doesn't flatter Saul or fuel the drama. He reminds Saul of David's faithfulness, David's sacrifice, and God's victory for Israel, and that truth interrupts envy long enough for reconciliation to happen.If you're looking for a practical Christian message on conflict resolution, forgiveness, and repairing relationships, this story gives language and direction without pretending the risk is small.Then we draw the deeper connection the passage invites; Jonathan as a picture of intercession, and Jesus Christ as our ultimate reconciler. Jesus speaks for us, restores us, and calls us into a life where love shows up in action.We talk about stepping between warring loved ones, lowering the temperature, receiving correction with humility, and remembering that the world is watching how Christians treat each other.If this encourages you, subscribe, share with a friend who needs peace, and leave a review so more people can find the Christ Quarter Podcast.===1 Samuel 19:1-7  -  King James Version19 And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.2 But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:3 And I will go out and stand beside my father in the field where thou art, and I will commune with my father of thee; and what I see, that I will tell thee.4 And Jonathan spake good of David unto Saul his father, and said unto him, Let not the king sin against his servant, against David; because he hath not sinned against thee, and because his works have been to thee-ward very good:5 For he did put his life in his hand, and slew the Philistine, and the Lord wrought a great salvation for all Israel: thou sawest it, and didst rejoice: wherefore then wilt thou sin against innocent blood, to slay David without a cause?6 And Saul hearkened unto the voice of Jonathan: and Saul sware, As the Lord liveth, he shall not be slain.7 And Jonathan called David, and Jonathan shewed him all those things. And Jonathan brought David to Saul, and he was in his presence, as in times past.===1 Samuel 18:17-25  -  King James Version17 And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the Lord's battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.18 And David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father's family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?19 But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul's daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.20 And Michal Saul's daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.21 And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.22 And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king's son in law.23 And Saul's servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king's son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?24 And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.25 And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king's enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.Send us Fan MailBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

A brother betrayed. A family starving. A reunion that could have turned into revenge, but instead becomes one of the most moving portraits of forgiveness in the Bible.We spend a quarter-hour in Genesis 45 as Joseph finally reveals himself to the very brothers who sold him into slavery and listens to their stunned silence while he weeps openly.We read the passage in the King James Version and a modern translation, then slow down to trace the backstory: Joseph's rise from slavery to governor, the regional famine, and the tests he uses to see whether his brothers have truly changed.When Judah offers himself in exchange for Benjamin, the whole story pivots. Joseph's words land like thunder: don't be distressed, because God sent me ahead to preserve life.From there, we connect Joseph's mercy to the way many of us approach God; with fear, shame, and hesitation. We talk about Romans 8:28, God's providence, and what it means to trust that He is making a way even when you cannot see it yet.We close in prayer, asking for hearts that understand Scripture and love neighbors through action.If this devotional encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it.===Genesis 45:1-15 - King James Version45 Then Joseph could not refrain himself before all them that stood by him; and he cried, Cause every man to go out from me. And there stood no man with him, while Joseph made himself known unto his brethren.2 And he wept aloud: and the Egyptians and the house of Pharaoh heard.3 And Joseph said unto his brethren, I am Joseph; doth my father yet live? And his brethren could not answer him; for they were troubled at his presence.4 And Joseph said unto his brethren, Come near to me, I pray you. And they came near. And he said, I am Joseph your brother, whom ye sold into Egypt.5 Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.6 For these two years hath the famine been in the land: and yet there are five years, in the which there shall neither be earing nor harvest.7 And God sent me before you to preserve you a posterity in the earth, and to save your lives by a great deliverance.8 So now it was not you that sent me hither, but God: and he hath made me a father to Pharaoh, and lord of all his house, and a ruler throughout all the land of Egypt.9 Haste ye, and go up to my father, and say unto him, Thus saith thy son Joseph, God hath made me lord of all Egypt: come down unto me, tarry not:10 And thou shalt dwell in the land of Goshen, and thou shalt be near unto me, thou, and thy children, and thy children's children, and thy flocks, and thy herds, and all that thou hast:11 And there will I nourish thee; for yet there are five years of famine; lest thou, and thy household, and all that thou hast, come to poverty.12 And, behold, your eyes see, and the eyes of my brother Benjamin, that it is my mouth that speaketh unto you.13 And ye shall tell my father of all my glory in Egypt, and of all that ye have seen; and ye shall haste and bring down my father hither.14 And he fell upon his brother Benjamin's neck, and wept; and Benjamin wept upon his neck.15 Moreover he kissed all his brethren, and wept upon them: and after that his brethren talked with him.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

They betrayed him, forgot him, and moved on with their lives.Now they're starving, and the only place with food is Egypt, where the governor holds their fate in his hands. As we read Genesis 42:6–25, we watch Joseph come face to face with the brothers who sold him into slavery and see what happens when power, memory, and God's providence collide.We walk through the story beat by beat: the famine that drives Jacob's sons to Egypt, Joseph's hidden identity, and the shocking choice to speak harshly and accuse them of spying. We talk about why Joseph might test them, what trust and wisdom look like when forgiveness is not simple, and how boundaries can serve redemption rather than revenge.Then the moment that changes everything; the brothers confess their guilt to each other, thinking Joseph cannot understand.We reflect on repentance, accountability, and the strange way God can use a family wound to start a rescue plan. We end on a cliffhanger with Simeon held back, Benjamin demanded, and fear rising as mercy arrives in an unexpected form.Subscribe for the next part of the story, share this with someone who loves Scripture, and leave a review to help more people find the Christ Quarter.===Genesis 42:6-25  -  King James Version6 And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.7 And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food.8 And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.9 And Joseph remembered the dreams which he dreamed of them, and said unto them, Ye are spies; to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.10 And they said unto him, Nay, my lord, but to buy food are thy servants come.11 We are all one man's sons; we are true men, thy servants are no spies.12 And he said unto them, Nay, but to see the nakedness of the land ye are come.13 And they said, Thy servants are twelve brethren, the sons of one man in the land of Canaan; and, behold, the youngest is this day with our father, and one is not.14 And Joseph said unto them, That is it that I spake unto you, saying, Ye are spies:15 Hereby ye shall be proved: By the life of Pharaoh ye shall not go forth hence, except your youngest brother come hither.16 Send one of you, and let him fetch your brother, and ye shall be kept in prison, that your words may be proved, whether there be any truth in you: or else by the life of Pharaoh surely ye are spies.17 And he put them all together into ward three days.18 And Joseph said unto them the third day, This do, and live; for I fear God:19 If ye be true men, let one of your brethren be bound in the house of your prison: go ye, carry corn for the famine of your houses:20 But bring your youngest brother unto me; so shall your words be verified, and ye shall not die. And they did so.21 And they said one to another, We are verily guilty concerning our brother, in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us.22 And Reuben answered them, saying, Spake I not unto you, saying, Do not sin against the child; and ye would not hear? therefore, behold, also his blood is required.23 And they knew not that Joseph understood them; for he spake unto them by an interpreter.24 And he turned himself about from them, and wept; and returned to them again, and communed with them, and took from them Simeon, and bound him before their eyes.25 Then Joseph commanded to fill their sacks with corn, and to restore every man's money into his sack, and to give them provision for the way: and thus did he unto them.Send us Fan MailBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

A king has a nightmare he cannot shake, and a prisoner gets called in to explain it.That is where Genesis 41 gets uncomfortably practical for real life. Joseph tells Pharaoh that God is revealing what is coming, then he lays out a clear plan for how to survive it. We read the passage in both KJV and NIV, slow down over the meaning of the doubled dream, and talk about why spiritual discernment should lead to wise action, not just strong feelings.We also trace the backstory that makes Joseph's moment possible: betrayal by his brothers, slavery in Potiphar's house, relentless temptation, a false accusation, and years in prison that feel like a dead end. The through line is faithfulness; Joseph does not build his life on resentment. He keeps honoring God in the hidden places, and God uses that long preparation to position him for leadership when the stakes are high.If you are in a season where things are delayed, unfair, or confusing, we share a set of questions worth praying:What am I supposed to learn here?Who am I here to influence or be influenced by?What does love, in action, look like right now?This is a conversation about perseverance, God's plan, and hope when you cannot yet see the ending.If it helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs strength, and leave a review.What part of Joseph's story hits closest to home for you?===Genesis 41:25-33, 37-40, 50-52 - King James Version25 And Joseph said unto Pharaoh, The dream of Pharaoh is one: God hath shewed Pharaoh what he is about to do.26 The seven good kine are seven years; and the seven good ears are seven years: the dream is one.27 And the seven thin and ill favoured kine that came up after them are seven years; and the seven empty ears blasted with the east wind shall be seven years of famine.28 This is the thing which I have spoken unto Pharaoh: What God is about to do he sheweth unto Pharaoh.29 Behold, there come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt:30 And there shall arise after them seven years of famine; and all the plenty shall be forgotten in the land of Egypt; and the famine shall consume the land;31 And the plenty shall not be known in the land by reason of that famine following; for it shall be very grievous.32 And for that the dream was doubled unto Pharaoh twice; it is because the thing is established by God, and God will shortly bring it to pass.33 Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt.37 And the thing was good in the eyes of Pharaoh, and in the eyes of all his servants.38 And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?39 And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:40 Thou shalt be over my house, and according unto thy word shall all my people be ruled: only in the throne will I be greater than thou.50 And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him.51 And Joseph called the name of the firstborn Manasseh: For God, said he, hath made me forget all my toil, and all my father's house.52 And the name of the second called he Ephraim: For God hath caused me to be fruitful in the land of my affliction.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

A multicolored robe, two bold dreams, and a frustrated, angry, jealous family.We open Genesis 37 and slow down long enough to feel the tension behind the famous story of Joseph. The details matter here, we see favoritism that stings every day, jealousy that compounds over time, and a household where anger simmers until it boils over.We read the passage in both the King James Version and the NIV, then reflect on why a “scandalous” family narrative can still be deeply encouraging. Joseph's brothers strip him, throw him into a pit, and sell him into slavery for twenty pieces of silver. It is a brutal reminder that people can choose sin, cruelty, and betrayal, even toward their own.And yet, we lean into a central thread of biblical encouragement; God is not surprised, God is not powerless, He works through broken circumstances to fulfill His bigger plan.From there, we bring it home with practical Christian application. What do we do with envy before it turns into action? How do we keep faith when life feels like a pit and the future looks stolen? And how do we think about purpose when our current situation seems to contradict our calling?If this reflection helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find us.===Genesis 37:2-11, 23 & 24a and 28  -  King James Version2 These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than all his children, because he was the son of his old age: and he made him a coat of many colours.4 And when his brethren saw that their father loved him more than all his brethren, they hated him, and could not speak peaceably unto him.5 And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more.6 And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed:7 For, behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your sheaves stood round about, and made obeisance to my sheaf.8 And his brethren said to him, Shalt thou indeed reign over us? or shalt thou indeed have dominion over us? And they hated him yet the more for his dreams, and for his words.9 And he dreamed yet another dream, and told it his brethren, and said, Behold, I have dreamed a dream more; and, behold, the sun and the moon and the eleven stars made obeisance to me.10 And he told it to his father, and to his brethren: and his father rebuked him, and said unto him, What is this dream that thou hast dreamed? Shall I and thy mother and thy brethren indeed come to bow down ourselves to thee to the earth?11 And his brethren envied him; but his father observed the saying.23 And it came to pass, when Joseph was come unto his brethren, that they stript Joseph out of his coat, his coat of many colours that was on him;24 And they took him, and cast him into a pit.28 Then there passed by Midianites merchantmen; and they drew and lifted up Joseph out of the pit, and sold Joseph to the Ishmeelites for twenty pieces of silver: and they brought Joseph into Egypt.Send us Fan MailBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

James provides us with a definition of wisdom that is impossible to fake, at least not for long, humility, peace, mercy, sincerity, and a life that matches what we say we believe.We read from James 3:13-18 and talk about how earthly, unspiritual wisdom shows up as bitter envy and selfish ambition, then how it quickly spreads confusion everywhere it lands.We also sit with James 5:7-12 and the call to be patient until the Lord's coming. Patience is not doing nothing; it is standing firm, refusing to grumble, and letting endurance shape our character when life gets heavy. James points us to the farmer waiting for rain, the prophets who suffered, and Job's perseverance.  All to remind us that God is full of compassion and mercy even when the timeline feels long.Along the way, we talk about discernment, especially with teachers and leaders.  When the walk does not match the talk, people get hurt and faith looks hollow. We contrast God-led obedience with the kind of rushed spiritual shortcutting that chases power without surrender.  And we end with a practical command, let your yes be yes and your no be no.If you want biblical wisdom, Christian patience, and practical guidance for spiritual growth that reaches into your words, your promises, and your daily choices, press play.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs peace, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most.===James 3:13-18 - King James Version13 Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.14 But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth.15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.16 For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.===James 5:7-12 - King James Version7 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.9 Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.10 Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience.11 Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.12 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

A single sentence can do what years of good intentions can't; it can change how someone sees you, sees the church, and even how they see God.We read James 3:1–12 then sit with its blunt message about the tongue. James compares our speech to a bit in a horse's mouth, a rudder steering a ship, and a small spark that can set an entire forest on fire.  The point lands because we've all watched words travel faster than our regret.We also take seriously James's warning that not many should become teachers because teachers are judged more strictly. That includes anyone who represents God publicly, explains Scripture, or carries influence in a faith community. We talk about why the hesitant, humble teacher may be the safest teacher, and how the world often holds Christian leaders and Christian “examples” to a higher standard. When a believer blesses God but curses people made in God's likeness, the damage can spread outward, shaping whether someone wants to have anything to do with church, Christianity, or the gospel.The hope in this passage isn't perfection; it's direction. If no human being can fully tame the tongue, we still have a real starting point: the heart.We close with prayer and a simple practice for Christian living and spiritual growth, asking God to cleanse what's inside and training our minds through meditation on God so our speech becomes steadier and kinder.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who loves Bible study, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.===James 3:1-12 - King James Version3 My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.2 For in many things we offend all. If any man offend not in word, the same is a perfect man, and able also to bridle the whole body.3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body.4 Behold also the ships, which though they be so great, and are driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the governor listeth.5 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth!6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.7 For every kind of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of things in the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed of mankind:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.9 Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.11 Doth a fountain send forth at the same place sweet water and bitter?12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

If your faith never changes what you do, what is it actually doing to you? We sit with one of the most direct passages in the New Testament, James 2:14–26, where Scripture refuses to let belief stay theoretical. We read the text in both KJV and NIV, then wrestle with James's blunt conclusion: faith by itself, without action, is dead.We talk about the moment James compares empty belief to demons who “believe and shudder,” and why that line is meant to wake us up, not entertain us. Along the way, we connect James to John 3:36 to clarify a crucial point for Christian theology: we cannot work our way into heaven, and salvation is not a weekly quota of good deeds. At the same time, saving faith produces movement, obedience, and love for real people in real situations.From the famous example of “be warmed and filled” to the surprising example of Rahab, we explore what biblical faith looks like on the ground: helping the needy, showing compassion, using your gifts, and letting God answer prayers through your hands. If you've ever wondered whether your faith has become passive, comfortable, or stuck in words, this conversation is a practical guide back to Christian discipleship and spiritual growth.Subscribe for more Scripture-centered reflections, share this with someone who needs a nudge toward action, and leave a review if the message challenges you. What's one concrete act of love you can do this week?===James 2:14-26 - King James Version14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him?15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food,16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them not those things which are needful to the body; what doth it profit?17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.18 Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: shew me thy faith without thy works, and I will shew thee my faith by my works.19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.20 But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar?22 Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect?23 And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God.24 Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only.25 Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way?26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.===Mark 1:24 - King James Version24 Saying, Let us alone; what have we to do with thee, thou Jesus of Nazareth? art thou come to destroy us? I know thee who thou art, the Holy One of God.===John 3:36 - King James Version36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

If you've ever felt the uncomfortable gap between what you believe and what you actually do, James 1:19-27 meets you right there.We walk through a short section of Scripture that starts with painfully simple advice and then presses it into daily life, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry. Not because anger is always “wrong,” but because wrath can flip a switch in us that shuts off empathy and turns self-control into an afterthought.From there, James delivers the line that won't let us hide behind good intentions, be doers of the word, not hearers only. We talk about what that looks like in real life, from serving quietly to showing kindness in concrete ways, and why the world often responds more to a lived sermon than to a spoken one. We also wrestle with the mirror image James uses, the way we can glance at truth and then walk away unchanged.Finally, we sit with James' blunt warning about the tongue and his view of "religion” - caring for the vulnerable while keeping ourselves unspotted by the world.If you're searching for a Bible study devotional, practical Christian living guidance, or a straightforward call to spiritual maturity, this conversation is for you.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review with the one action you're choosing to take this week.===James 1:19-27 - King James Version19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.25 But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.===Matthew 7:21 - King James Version21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.Send us Fan MailBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

Prayer gets clearer when we stop treating God like a distant idea and start approaching Him the way Jesus teaches - “Our Father.”We spend fifteen minutes inside Matthew 6:9-13, taking the Lord's Prayer line by line and letting it land where real life hurts. If your experience with an earthly father makes the word “Father” complicated, we talk honestly about that too, and why God's fatherhood is steady, present, and safe.We also linger on “hallowed be thy name,” because reverence is not religious stiffness, it's remembering who we're speaking to.From there, the prayer turns outward: “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done.” We explore what it looks like to treat God's will as the best thing for our families, friends, workplaces, and communities, and to see our daily choices as part of the family business. “Give us this day our daily bread” becomes more than food, it's a picture of dependence on God for the needs of life, the ability to be productive, and the humility to remember where our opportunities and talents really come from.We spend meaningful time on forgiveness because Jesus does. “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors” exposes how unforgiveness weighs down the heart, blocks peace, and can even push people away from Christ when we become the example they can't get past. We close with “lead us not into temptation,” talking about sticky sins, spiritual numbness, and the simple discipline of coming back home fast when we fall.If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find the Lord's Prayer, Christian prayer guidance, forgiveness, and daily devotional support===Matthew 6:9-15 - King James Version9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.11 Give us this day our daily bread.12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.Exodus 20:7 - King James Version7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain.Matthew 18:3 - King James Version3 And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

Easter can feel like a finish line, but the resurrection is a beginning.We slow down and follow what Jesus does after he walks out of the grave - the quiet, personal moment with Mary Magdalene, the honest doubts of the disciples, and the surprising walk to Emmaus where opened Scripture turns crushed hopes into burning hearts.If you've ever wondered why faith can feel hard even when the story is true, these scenes from scripture put words to it and point to a better way forward.We also zoom out to Acts 1, where Jesus spends forty days giving clear proof of the resurrection and speaking about the kingdom of God. The disciples want a timetable, but Jesus points them to power and purpose through the Holy Spirit. The ascension is not Jesus stepping away from the world, it is Jesus sending his people into it as witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.Then we land on Matthew 28 and the Great Commission.  All power is given unto Jesus in heaven and in earth; therefore we go and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:, with the promise that Jesus is with us always.We talk about what that looks like in normal life through prayer, spiritual gifts, daily character, and love shown through actionIf you want practical Christian encouragement rooted in Scripture, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find the Christ Quarter.===Acts 1:1 - 11Luke 24:11 - 29Matthew 28:18 - 2018 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

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Temptation shows up like an elephant in the room - loud, impossible to ignore, and somehow it gets bigger the more we stare at it. Today we sit with James 1:1-11 and let Scripture challenge our instincts.James tells scattered believers to treat trials as joy, not because pain is pleasant, but because tested faith produces perseverance and spiritual maturity. That idea is tough, practical, and deeply relevant for anyone trying to live out Christianity in a world that can feel skeptical or even hostile.We also talk about what it means to be double minded, why doubt makes us unstable, and how to respond when the “room is dark” and you cannot tell whether something is a trap or a real opportunity.James gives us a simple instruction with huge impact: ask God for wisdom.Through prayer, God turns on the lights, shapes discernment, and helps us make decisions that leave fewer regrets and fewer scars.The closing section tackles wealth, humility, and false security. Wealth is not the point, the error of relying on wealth is. When we rely on our resources more than we rely on God, we stop reaching upward and outward. Whether you feel low, lonely, pressured, or comfortable, the way toward a steady, joy filled life is the same: focus on Jesus, listen to the Holy Spirit, and keep walking in faith.What's one area where you need wisdom right now?If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who's in a trial, and leave a review so more people can find the show.===James 1:1-11  -  King James Version1 James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.9 Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:10 But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away.11 For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, and the grace of the fashion of it perisheth: so also shall the rich man fade away in his ways.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

A troubled heart can feel like a full-time job.We slow down with John 14:1–14 and let Jesus speak directly into fear, uncertainty, and that nagging sense that you do not have the map. Hearing the passage in both KJV and NIV, we focus on Jesus' first move: he doesn't deny the trouble, he redirects our trust, calling us to believe in God and believe in him with the same certainty.Then we sit with the disciples' honest confusion. Thomas asks the question most of us have asked in our own way, and Jesus answers with one of the clearest claims in Scripture: “I am the way and the truth and the life.”We talk about what that means for Christian faith today, why it matters that no one comes to the Father except through Christ, and how Philip's request to “show us the Father” gets answered in a grounding way: anyone who has seen Jesus has seen the Father.We also dig into the practical edge of the passage: Jesus promises “greater works,” and he invites us to ask in his name so the Father is glorified. That raises big questions about miracles, the Holy Spirit, and prayer in Jesus' name.We keep it simple and straight forward; God is the one who moves. Our faith matters, but God's will and plan set the direction.We close with a clear challenge to choose the better option, pray for what you need, and live your faith where your neighbor can feel it.Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs peace, and leave a review with what line from John 14 you're holding onto.===John 14:1-14 - King James Version1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.4 And whither I go ye know, and the way ye know.5 Thomas saith unto him, Lord, we know not whither thou goest; and how can we know the way?6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.7 If ye had known me, ye should have known my Father also: and from henceforth ye know him, and have seen him.8 Philip saith unto him, Lord, show us the Father, and it sufficeth us.9 Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath seen me hath seen the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?10 Believest thou not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.11 Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.12 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

They saw a carpenter and missed the Christ.Mark 6:1-6 puts us in Nazareth as Jesus teaches in the synagogue, amazes the crowd, and then gets rejected by the very people who think they already have him figured out. I read the passage in both the King James Version and the NIV, then slow down to unpack what's really happening when familiarity turns into offense.We talk about why Jesus says a prophet is without honor at home, how people judged him by his past, his family, and his small-town life, and what the Bible means when it points to unbelief. It's a challenging moment that raises honest questions about faith: How often do we dismiss what God is doing because it looks too ordinary? What gets lost when contempt takes root in a community?From there, we bring it home with encouragement for anyone doing God given work without recognition. If you feel overlooked, doubted, or minimized, this reflection reminds you that your calling is not powered by applause. God uses ordinary people to accomplish kingdom goals, and faithfulness matters even when others refuse to see it.If this helped you, subscribe so you don't miss the next Christ centered episode.Share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the show.===Mark 6:1-6 - King James Version6 And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.2 And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him.4 But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.5 And he could there do no mighty work, save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them.6 And he marvelled because of their unbelief. And he went round about the villages, teaching.===Mark 6:1-6 - New International Version6 Jesus left there and went to his hometown, accompanied by his disciples. 2 When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed.“Where did this man get these things?” they asked. “What's this wisdom that has been given him? What are these remarkable miracles he is performing? 3 Isn't this the carpenter? Isn't this Mary's son and the brother of James, Joseph, Judas and Simon? Aren't his sisters here with us?” And they took offense at him.4 Jesus said to them, “A prophet is not without honor except in his own town, among his relatives and in his own home.” 5 He could not do any miracles there, except lay his hands on a few sick people and heal them. 6 He was amazed at their lack of faith.Then Jesus went around teaching from village to village.Send us Fan MailSupport the show===Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter.  Thank you!

What happens when a routine trip to Jerusalem collides with twelve-year-old Jesus's sense of divine purpose?We explore a vivid moment from Luke 2 where Mary and Joseph lose track of Jesus, only to find him in the temple; listening, questioning, and astonishing the teachers with His understanding of the law. Paired with Ecclesiastes' wisdom on seasons and timing, this story opens a path to examine silence, speech, and the slow work of understanding God's call.We walk through the rhythms of Passover pilgrimage, the shock of realizing a child is missing, and the tension in Mary's heartfelt question: “Why have you treated us like this?” Then comes Jesus' clarifying reply: “I must be about my Father's business.” We reflect on how true growth often begins with listening before speaking, how holy curiosity refines wisdom, and how community and Scripture together form a classroom for the soul. Along the way, we consider the humility of returning to Nazareth in obedience and the quiet strength of Mary treasuring these moments in her heart.This conversation also traces a powerful thread of foreshadowing: three days of anxious searching in Jerusalem echo forward to three days in the tomb. The pattern is not accidental. It reminds us that God meets us in the in-between.  When we wait, when we fear, when answers seem late yet God brings life out of loss.If you've wondered how to discern the right time to speak, when to hold your silence, or how to stay faithful to your calling in ordinary routines; you'll find practical insight and a gentle challenge here.Join us as we sit with Scripture, honor the questions, and learn to be about the Father's business.What season are you in today, and what is God asking of you?Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 - King James Version3 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:7b a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;Luke 2:39-52 - King James Version39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.Send a textSupport the show=== Please join my team in spreading The Word around the whole world by donating via CashApp at $TheChristQuarter. Thank you!

What do we do when the world wants a polished prophet in silk, but God sends a voice from the wilderness?We open Matthew 11:7–19 and take a hard look at the gap between public expectations and God's agenda. John the Baptist isn't a reed swayed by the wind; he's the promised messenger who clears the way for Jesus. And yet John wrestles with doubt from a prison cell, a moment that speaks to anyone who has stared at unanswered prayers and wondered if they misread the signs.We walk through Jesus' praise for John, the startling claim that the least in the kingdom is greater, and the thorny line about the kingdom suffering violence. Rather than glamorizing force, the passage exposes a deeper truth: God's victory moves forward through opposition, not around it. John falls to Herod. Jesus is mocked, crucified, and raised. The pattern of the cross reframes our expectations. Discipleship brings joy and peace, but it also trains us through obstacles.Think of life as spiritual boot camp: we climb walls together, carry one another through trenches, and grow strong by loving in costly, concrete acts.We also confront the chorus of critics. Some rejected John for his austerity and dismissed Jesus for his meals with sinners. The tune changed, the resistance stayed. Instead of chasing acceptance, focus on action, loving your neighbors in action and truth.  Making daily choices that quietly prepare the way for others to meet Christ.If you're navigating doubt, start with prayer and Scripture. If criticism nips at your heels, ignore it and provide steady, acts of support, provision, and service. Listen now for a grounded, hopeful meditation that calls us to courage, clarity, and compassionate service.If this speaks to you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find the message.===Matthew 11:7-19 - King James Version7 And as they departed, Jesus began to say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went ye out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken with the wind?8 But what went ye out for to see? A man clothed in soft raiment? behold, they that wear soft clothing are in kings' houses.9 But what went ye out for to see? A prophet? yea, I say unto you, and more than a prophet.10 For this is he, of whom it is written, Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, which shall prepare thy way before thee.11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.13 For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John.14 And if ye will receive it, this is Elias, which was for to come.15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.16 But whereunto shall I liken this generation? It is like unto children sitting in the markets, and calling unto their fellows,17 And saying, We have piped unto you, and ye have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and ye have not lamented.18 For John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, He hath a devil.Send a textBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show=== Please join my team spreading the Word around the whole world; here's my CashApp - $TheChristQuarter. Thank you!

Wisdom isn't a riddle reserved for experts; it is an open invitation.We take a close, practical look at Proverbs 8 and show how real wisdom starts with the fear of the Lord; knowing, respecting, and obeying God and then making Godly choices about money, speech, and relationships. Along the way, we honor fathers who are doing their best.We talk candidly about wealth as a powerful but dangerous tool; like fire. In wise hands, it builds and blesses. But without wisdom, it burns lives and hollows out souls.You'll hear why chasing money without a moral compass leads to a fragile success, how godly wisdom reorders our desires, and why the pursuit of Jesus, not just good advice, brings durable peace, sound judgment, and a steady heart.We also address a subtle trap of living a good life built on mixed philosophies that admire Jesus as a teacher but reject Him as Lord, and why that path can feel fine while missing what matters most.If you're hungry for a faith that actually shapes your calendar, your budget, and your words; this conversation offers both encouragement and road-tested steps. Expect clear takeaways, a prayer for understanding, and a call to love your neighbor through action.Listen, reflect, and share this with someone who's weighing wealth against wisdom.If this spoke to you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us one practice you'll change this week to seek wisdom first.===Proverbs 8:8-14 and 17 - 21 - King James Version8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.11 For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me.18 Riches and honour are with me; yea, durable riches and righteousness.19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.===Matthew 13:22 - King James Version22 He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful.Send a textSupport the show=== Please join my team spreading the Word around the whole world; here's my CashApp - $TheChristQuarter. Thank you!

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Wisdom is not hiding; she is not hard to find.  She is calling your name from the busiest places in your day.We open Proverbs 1 and trace how godly wisdom moves from ideas to action, turning belief into choices that protect your heart, serve your neighbor, and anchor your life with peace. This isn't moral theory or abstract theology. It's a practical roadmap; how to act with justice and equity, how to share what you've learned across generations, and how to resist the slow slide of small compromises that lead you where you never meant to go.We unpack the reverent “fear of the Lord” as awe, not terror.  It is an honest recognition that God's goodness and wisdom outpace ours.  And deserves our trust. That posture changes how we filter voices, choose mentors, and make decisions under pressure.Along the way, we confront the allure of false wisdom, from peer pressure to the seductive logic of pride, and we expose why dismissing instruction carries a cost you that you will feel in your relationships, your work, and your inner life.You'll hear why Scripture describes wisdom as crying out in public.  Why the Bible remains a living source of guidance, and how simple acts of obedience bring calm and peace even when life hurts.By the end, you'll have a clearer vision for turning knowledge into love in action, listening well, saying "no" sooner, and passing what you've learned onto others so that they can walk a safer path.If this resonated with you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help more people find the show.What's one step of wisdom you'll take today?If you wish to directly support our work; please donate using our Cash App: $TheChristQuarterSend us a textSupport the show=== Please join my team spreading the Word around the whole world; here's my CashApp - $TheChristQuarter. Thank you!

A love that roars and a mercy that corrects; Hosea brings both into sharp focus. We open the text with honest questions about prosperity, pride, and the subtle drift that turns devotion into performance. From God's tender words, “When Israel was a child, I loved him”, to his fierce refusal to abandon his people - we explore how holiness and compassion meet without canceling each other out.The story of Admah and Zeboiim underscores the seriousness of idolatry, yet the promise that God will not utterly destroy points to a restorative purpose - discipline that leads us home.We then trace the modern echoes of “feeding on wind.” Israel's treaties with Assyria and Egypt looked like strategy but functioned as substitutes for trust. That pattern persists when we rely on money, networks, or image to secure what only God can sustain. Hosea's call is unambiguous: turn back, keep mercy and justice, and wait on God continually. Repentance shows up in daily choices; truthful speech over profitable lies, and patience rooted in faith rather than franticly grasping for control.Finally, we reflect on God's reminders: the Feast of Booths, prophetic warnings, and the witness of Moses and Hosea. If remembrance is not chosen, it may be imposed, not as spite but as rescue. The good news is that judgment is not the last word. The Lion's roar is a summons, not a sentence, drawing us from brittle idols to a durable hope.Join us as we wrestle with these ancient words and map them onto real life; work, money, habits, and worship so that our faith becomes integrity in motion.If this journey challenges and encourages you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find their way back to steady trust.If you wish to directly support our work; please donate using our Cash App: $TheChristQuarter===Hosea 11:1, 2, 7-10 - King James Version1 When Israel was a child, then I loved him, and called my son out of Egypt.2 As they called them, so they went from them: they sacrificed unto Baalim, and burned incense to graven images.7 And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.8 How shall I give thee up, Ephraim? how shall I deliver thee, Israel? how shall I make thee as Admah? how shall I set thee as Zeboim? mine heart is turned within me, my repentings are kindled together.9 I will not execute the fierceness of mine anger, I will not return to destroy Ephraim: for I am God, and not man; the Holy One in the midst of thee: and I will not enter into the city.10 They shall walk after the Lord: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.Hosea 12:1, 2, 6 - 14 - King James Version1 Ephraim feedeth on wind, and followeth after the east wind: he daily increaseth lies and desolation; and they do make a covenant with the Assyrians, and oil is carried into Egypt.2 The Lord hath also a controversy with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways; according to his doings will he recompense him.6 Therefore turn thou to thy God: keep mercy and judgment and wait on thy God continually.7 He is a merchant, the balances of deceit are in his hand: he loveth to oppress.8 And Ephraim said, Yet I am become rich, I have found me out substance: in all my labours they shall find none iniquity in me that were sin.9 And I that am the Lord thy God from the land of Egypt will yet make thee to dwell in tabernaSend us a textSupport the show=== Please join my team spreading the Word around the whole world; here's my CashApp - $TheChristQuarter. Thank you!

A winter storm may close church doors, but it cannot silence a living word. We gathered the Standard Lesson Commentary reading for January 25, 2026, and read four passages that map Peter's journey.  From the first call by the Sea of Galilee to the tender charge of “feed my sheep.” Along the way, we pressed into a simple truth that reshapes daily life.  Jesus calls us to follow and to grow while he supplies the grace that makes it possible.We start with Colossians 2:1–7, where Paul urges the church to be knit together in love, rooted in Christ, and established in the faith. That sets the tone for a sturdy discipleship that resists smooth talk and shallow trends.In Matthew 4, we hear the decisive invitation, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men,” and remember that formation is a promise as much as a command.Matthew 16 brings Peter's bold confession; “You are the Christ”. Confidence shifts from our plans to the plans of God.Then we share John 21's quiet firelit scene.  Three questions become two commands, one emphasized doubly. “Feed my lambs. Feed my sheep. Feed my sheep.”. Love for Jesus takes shape as caring for people, even when that care is costly.Finally, 2nd Peter chapter 3 calls us to be diligent, at peace, and to grow in grace and knowledge. The takeaway is honest and hopeful: growth is real but not linear.  And Christ meets our missteps with restoration and purpose.If this spoke to you, especially if weather kept you home, listen, reflect, and share it with someone who needs courage to take the next faithful step.Subscribe for more scripture centered reflections, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: which passage stirred your heart today?===Colossians 2:1-7 - King James Version2 For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.4 And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words.5 For though I be absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, joying and beholding your order, and the stedfastness of your faith in Christ.6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.***Matthew 4:18-20 - King James Version18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him.***Matthew 16:16-18 - King James Version16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.***John 21:15-18 - King James Version15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, soSend us a textSupport the show=== Please join my team spreading the Word around the whole world; here's my CashApp - $TheChristQuarter. Thank you!

We open Jeremiah 22:1–10 and trace its sharp demands for leaders and communities to execute judgment, stop violence, protect the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow. No abstractions here; Scripture anchors righteousness in public choices that either uphold people or exploit them.When Judah treats power as a shield for the few, God names the stakes with clarity.  There will be prosperity if they turn, desolation if they refuse. Even the cedar beams, symbols of wealth and stability, are at risk when a society normalizes harm.We unpack how reputation and witness work; neighboring nations in the text today read Judah's conduct as a window into God's character. And the same is true of us. When churches, families, and institutions practice fairness, generosity, and courage, the world glimpses a God who defends the vulnerable. When we don't, our worship rings hollow and our example harms those watching us by giving them an incorrect view of who God is. Legacy is more than sentiment; our children learn what they see us live. A just house is taught in budgets and calendars, hiring and housing, advocacy and hospitality.The passage turns tender at the end: grieve for those who survive judgment yet lose home and future. Exile is what happens when we ignore warnings and treat people as expendable. If we found ourelves in need, would we want to be treated as we have treated others?The answer is action founded in faith; choose policies and personal practices that protect the weak, pay fairly, resist exploitation, and make mercy ordinary.Join us as we wrestle with a text that still cuts, still heals, and still invites a better way.If this moved you, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review with one step you'll take toward justice this week.If you wish to directly support our work; please donate using our Cash App: $TheChristQuarter===Jeremiah 22:1-10  -  King James Version22 Thus saith the Lord; Go down to the house of the king of Judah, and speak there this word,2 And say, Hear the word of the Lord, O king of Judah, that sittest upon the throne of David, thou, and thy servants, and thy people that enter in by these gates:3 Thus saith the Lord; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, and deliver the spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor: and do no wrong, do no violence to the stranger, the fatherless, nor the widow, neither shed innocent blood in this place.4 For if ye do this thing indeed, then shall there enter in by the gates of this house kings sitting upon the throne of David, riding in chariots and on horses, he, and his servants, and his people.5 But if ye will not hear these words, I swear by myself, saith the Lord, that this house shall become a desolation.6 For thus saith the Lord unto the king's house of Judah; Thou art Gilead unto me, and the head of Lebanon: yet surely I will make thee a wilderness, and cities which are not inhabited.7 And I will prepare destroyers against thee, every one with his weapons: and they shall cut down thy choice cedars, and cast them iSend us a textBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show=== Please join my team spreading the Word around the whole world; here's my CashApp - $TheChristQuarter. Thank you!

Two roads, one honest choice. Jeremiah 21 doesn't whisper; it draws a clear line between the way of life and the way of death, then asks whether we'll trust comfort or obey God's call. We read the passage, unpack the hard mercy behind divine discipline, and connect ancient warnings to the everyday moments where we ignore good counsel and only learn after it hurts.Along the way, we press into the tension many of us feel; while God's patience seems endless, his severity can arrive like fire when we keep crossing that same line.We explore the “morning justice” God expects from leaders, parents, and anyone with influence, and how neglecting the vulnerable sets a blaze we cannot quench. We challenge the myths of safety from position, resources, and reputation.  And ask what faithfulness looks like when God sets his face to correct. Humility isn't weakness here; it's wisdom that takes bitter medicine so healing can begin.If you've been putting off a step you know you need to take, this conversation offers clarity and courage. Open the Bible with us, listen for the Spirit, and weigh the choices on your path.If you've fallen, repent and start again.  Today can be the day that you turn toward life.Subscribe for more Scripture-centered reflections, share this with someone who needs the nudge, and leave a review to help others find the show.What choice are you making this week?===Jeremiah 21:8-14 - King James Version8 And unto this people thou shalt say, Thus saith the Lord; Behold, I set before you the way of life, and the way of death.9 He that abideth in this city shall die by the sword, and by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth out, and falleth to the Chaldeans that besiege you, he shall live, and his life shall be unto him for a prey.10 For I have set my face against this city for evil, and not for good, saith the Lord: it shall be given into the hand of the king of Babylon, and he shall burn it with fire.11 And touching the house of the king of Judah, say, Hear ye the word of the Lord;12 O house of David, thus saith the Lord; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.13 Behold, I am against thee, O inhabitant of the valley, and rock of the plain, saith the Lord; which say, Who shall come down against us? or who shall enter into our habitations?14 But I will punish you according to the fruit of your doings, saith the Lord: and I will kindle a fire in the forest thereof, and it shall devour all things round about it.2 Peter 3:9 - King James Version9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.Romans 11:22 - King James Version22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwiSend us a textBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour.Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show=== Please join my team spreading the Word around the whole world; here's my CashApp - $TheChristQuarter. Thank you!

What if peace looked like streets full of laughter, elders swapping stories on corners, and neighbors who speak truth with kindness? We turn to Zechariah 8 and find a vision of God's jealous love.  Today we might say zealous love, a love that's not petty but restorative.We walk through three movements in the text. First, God promises to dwell with His people so their city becomes a place of truth and holiness. Then comes the reassurance that fear gives way to fruitfulness: seed, vine, and soil flourish as a byproduct of God's good will. Finally, the call tightens into daily practice; tell the truth to your neighbor, make just decisions that bind truth to peace, refuse harm in your heart, and reject false oaths. It's a blueprint for public discipleship that reshapes speech, actions, and the secret motives that drive both.Along the way, we hold this promise up to our pandemic memories and admit why it hits so hard. When streets go silent, the Bible's vision of a lively, safe city becomes more than poetry; it becomes a prayer. We also spotlight the quiet genius of mothers who love without speeches; quietly feeding, protecting, and defending as a way of life. Strong hands serve. Peace isn't passive.  Peace is something we build with God by practicing integrity, resisting gossip, and meeting people's real needs.If this conversation helps you breathe a little easier and act a little braver, share it with a friend who needs steady hope.Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us one way you will practice truth and peace this week.===Zechariah 8:1 - 8 and 11 - 17  -  King James Version1 Again the word of the Lord of hosts came to me, saying,2 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury.3 Thus saith the Lord; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the Lord of hosts the holy mountain.4 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.5 And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof.6 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the Lord of hosts.7 Thus saith the Lord of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country;8 And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness.11 But now I will not be unto the residue of this people as in the former days, saith the Lord of hosts.12 For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things.13 And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong.14 For thus saith the Lord of hosts; As I thought to punish you, when your fathers provoked me to wrath, saith the Lord of hosts, and I repented not:15 So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not.16 These are the things that ye shall do; Speak ye every man the truth to his neighbour; execute the judgment of truth and peace in your gates:17 AndSend us a textSupport the show

What if joy isn't naïve, but a sane response to God's nearness? We open Zephaniah 3:14–20 and follow a compelling thread: God disciplines, God restores, God sings over His people, and He calls us to a unity that outlives our labels. The text meets us where we live; sorting through division, wrestling with shame, and trying to serve without losing heart.We start with the remnant returning from judgment and hear why “the Lord has taken away your judgments” does not mean a problem-free life. It means a Presence-filled one. From there, we push back on the easy comfort of siloed faith - Baptist versus Methodist versus “my tribe” - and ask what it looks like to study Scripture in a way that produces love instead of walls. “That day” becomes our anchor: a concrete promise of God's action. While we wait, we should refuse slackness. We work in the family business, using the gifts we have and trusting God to do the saving.Along the way, we name the heaviness many carry; the burdens of past failures and the shame that sticks even after circumstances change. Zephaniah's vision shows God gathering the sorrowful and restoring a name where there was reproach. We connect that to Romans 8 and the fierce assurance that nothing can separate us from the love of God in Christ.If you've ever asked, “How could God love me after all I've done?” this conversation offers steady ground; a joy that survives storms, a unity that heals fractures, and a calling that makes hope practical.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope today, and leave a review to help more listeners find the show.What promise are you holding onto right now?===Zephaniah 3:14-2014 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.15 The Lord hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the Lord, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.18 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.19 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.20 At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.Romans 8:38-3938 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.Send us a textBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

What if justice isn't just a virtue but a window into God's heart? We open Isaiah 61:8–11 and 62:2–4 to explore how authentic righteousness takes root in everyday life, why performative goodness falls short, and how God's everlasting covenant in Christ reframes our identity. From the warning against “robbery for burnt offering” to the comfort of being clothed in salvation, we trace a path from duty to delight.  Where doing the right thing becomes both worship and wisdom.We talk about pain, scars and witness. Our stories of pain, carried with humility, can point others to hope without glorifying hurt. Isaiah's vision of a new name, no longer Forsaken or Desolate, meets real life in small acts of integrity that neighbors and even skeptics can see. Consistent obedience, quiet honesty, and a steady refusal to chase the shiny hooks of the world make our faith, and our witness, visible in workplaces, homes, and streets.We also savor the simple strength of community. Inspired by Acts 2:46–47, we reflect on breaking bread with glad hearts, sharing what we have, and letting joy spread around the table.This is where doctrine meets dinner; a lived theology that feeds bodies and souls, invites the lonely, and turns gratitude into a habit. If you're hungry for a faith that shows, not just tells, press play and join us at the table.  Then share this episode with someone who needs encouragement.Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: where have you seen quiet righteousness change the room?===Isaiah 61:8-118 For I the Lord love judgment, I hate robbery for burnt offering; and I will direct their work in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.9 And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the Lord hath blessed.10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.11 For as the earth bringeth forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord God will cause righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the nations.Isaiah 62:2-4a2 And the Gentiles shall see thy righteousness, and all kings thy glory: and thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name.3 Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the Lord, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.4 Thou shalt no more be termed Forsaken; neither shall thy land any more be termed Desolate:Acts 2:46-4746 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart,47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.Send us a textBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

We read John 15:1–6 and unpack what it means to abide in the vine, to be pruned, and to bear fruit.  Fruit that is often quiet and unseen. We challenge the idea that church roles equal fruit and point to everyday acts of love as the true mark of life in Christ.• The vine, branches, and gardener explained.• Fruit as the outcome of abiding in the vine, not performance.• Pruning as removal of distractions for growth.• Quiet acts of service as real spiritual fruit.Thank you for listening to the Christ Quarter Extra, and please contact me if you have any questions or comments.===John 15:1-615 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.5 I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.Send us a textBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

A quiet banquet turns into a reckoning. We open Esther 7 and follow the swift arc from hidden identity to bold petition, from a trusted official's exposure to a chilling moment of justice on the very gallows he built. Along the way, we unpack how courage pairs with timing, how clear language can disarm deceit, and why faith often moves through ordinary rooms and imperfect people.We start with the stakes inside the Persian court: a coerced “pageant” that placed Esther in power without freedom, a lethal decree engineered by pride, and a king unaware of the trap set in his name. Esther moves with patience - two banquets, careful words, and a decision to risk herself in the danger.When the moment arrives, she names the harm plainly and points to Haman without rhetoric. The mask slips; panic accelerates his downfall and the king sees betrayal and impropriety in one single dramatic scene. The reversal is sharp, but the text's deeper current is steadier - justice has a long memory, and humility outlasts vanity.We draw out practical wisdom for everyday courage. Preparation matters; prayer steadies the hand and truth told simply can carry its own weight. Esther models how to confront harm without spectacle, to honor authority without surrendering conscience, and to act for the common good with the cost in view.For anyone facing a hard conversation at work, at home, or in their own community, this story offers a framework. Wait well, speak clearly, and anchor your goals & plans with faith & prayer.Listen for insights on spiritual discernment, power & responsibility, and the faith that God is already at work.If this reflection strengthens your faith or equips your voice, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so others can find it. Your thoughts and stories help us grow.What truth do you feel called to say today?===Esther 7:1 - 101 So the king and Haman came to banquet with Esther the queen.2 And the king said again unto Esther on the second day at the banquet of wine, What is thy petition, queen Esther? and it shall be granted thee: and what is thy request? and it shall be performed, even to the half of the kingdom.3 Then Esther the queen answered and said, If I have found favour in thy sight, O king, and if it please the king, let my life be given me at my petition, and my people at my request:4 For we are sold, I and my people, to be destroyed, to be slain, and to perish. But if we had been sold for bondmen and bondwomen, I had held my tongue, although the enemy could not countervail the king's damage.5 Then the king Ahasuerus answered and said unto Esther the queen, Who is he, and where is he, that durst presume in his heart to do so?6 And Esther said, The adversary and enemy is this wicked Haman. Then Haman was afraid before the king and the queen.7 And the king arising from the banquet of wine in his wrath went into the palace garden: and Haman stood up to make request for his life to Esther the queen; for he saw that there was evil determined against him by the king.8 Then the king returned out of the palace garden into the place of the banquet of wine; and Haman was fallen upon the bed whereon Esther was. Then said the king, Will he force the queen also before me in the house? As the word went out of king's mouth, they covered Haman's face.9 And Harbonah, one of the chamberlains, said before the king, Behold also, the gallows fifty cubits high, which Haman had made for Mordecai, who spoken good for the king, standeth in the house of Haman. Then the king said, Hang him thereon.10 So they hanged Haman on the gallows that he haSend us a textSupport the show

What if the most important truth you hold has slowly faded into background noise? We open 1 Corinthians Chapter 15 and bring the resurrection back into sharp focus as the foundation of faith, the engine of hope, and the pattern for a new kind of life. Moving through Paul's summary of the gospel, we trace the eyewitness testimony, the fulfillment of Scripture, and the logical stakes if Christ were not raised. Then we explore the good news Paul insists on; that Christ has been raised, the first fruits of a harvest that includes all who belong to him.From there, we connect theology to daily practice. Adam and Christ frame the human story; death through the first man and life through the last Adam.  That contrast reshapes baptism, identity, and community. Being “sown in weakness, raised in power” isn't just a future headline; it informs how we carry ourselves today, with humility, courage, and responsibility. We talk about living as new people in Christ, empowered by the Holy Spirit to serve, testify, and love without superiority, remembering we are saved by grace and sent to invite others into the same mercy.Finally, we lift our eyes to the promise of a spiritual body; real, restored, and fit for God's presence.  We let that future hope steady us in daily work; prayers, conversations, quiet acts of care. The risen Christ anchors our faith in history, secures our destiny, and animates our mission, our work, today. If the grave doesn't get the last word, neither does fear or futility.Listen, reflect, and share this message with someone who needs hope today. If this encouraged you, subscribe, leave a review, and pass it along to a friend. Your voice helps this good news reach someone who needs to hear it.=======1st Corinthians 15: 1-8, 12-14, 20-23, 42-451 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve:6 After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.7 After that, he was seen of James; then of all the apostles.8 And last of all he was seen of me also, as of one born out of due time.12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept.21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead.22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming.42 So also is the resurrection of the dead. It is sown in corruption; it is raised in incorruption:43 ISend us a textBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Start here if you've ever felt like religion gets too loud to hear the heart of God. We open Isaiah 42:1–9 and sit with the Servant who brings justice without shouting, carries truth without crushing the bruised, and invites us into a life that heals instead of hurries. This is a tender, steady vision of Jesus—delighting the Father, anointed by the Spirit, and committed to making things right with a strength the world often overlooks.We walk through the text in three movements. First, we explore how meekness is not weakness but disciplined mercy: a Savior who refuses to snap fragile lives or snuff faint hope. Then we widen to God's creative authority and the Servant's mission as a covenant and a light for the nations, opening blind eyes and leading prisoners out of darkness. Along the way, we ground ourselves in the core of the gospel—saved by grace, not by effort—and consider how gratitude grows when we remember the pit we were pulled from. Finally, we confront our drift toward idols and complacency, naming how easy it is to praise God after a rescue and then demand a new miracle by morning. The text challenges our scripts about power: people expected a conquering king to break Rome; God sent a humble Servant to break sin and death.The conversation moves from Scripture to street-level practice. Love is an action word, so we call one another to simple, concrete acts—help a neighbor, lift a co-worker, choose quiet faithfulness over performative noise. When God's answers don't match our timelines, we choose trust over suspicion and ask what he's forming in us as we wait. If each of us meets one nearby need, the collective change can be immediate and profound. Join us, reflect on Isaiah's Servant, and consider one gentle act you can offer today.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review with one takeaway you're putting into practice this week.Send us a textBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show

Fear is loud right now, but it doesn't have to be in charge.We open Scripture to Malachi and face a difficult situation; God is confronting careless leadership. But not to crush his people, rather to restore life and peace. The language is strong, the warning is clear, and the purpose is love.From there we see Paul's reminder of power, love, and a sound mind.  These help us see God in the noise rather than be shaped by it.We walk through Malachi 2:1–9, where priests drift from reverence into routine, and consider how influence works today; many pastors, parents, and creators “guard knowledge” with their words and example. We talk about integrity in speech, equity in action, and why spiritual negligence causes others to stumble.Then we turn to Malachi 3:5–6, where God's justice lands against exploitation of workers, widows, orphans, and strangers. Justice isn't a trend; it's at the heart of biblical faith. Mercy becomes concrete in fair pay, protection for the vulnerable, and kindness to those who can't repay us.Threaded through every moment is a stabilizing anchor; “I am the Lord, I change not.” God's unchanging character cuts through the churn of headlines and social feeds.We share simple ways to refocus through prayer, scripture, worshipful music, and small daily acts of service that grow courage without noise. If you've felt shaken by fear or let down by leaders, this conversation offers clarity and a path forward. Repent where needed, rebuild trust with truth, and serve with steady love.If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs calm courage today, and leave a review to help others find the show. Your voice helps the message reach those who need it most.Thank you.Send us a textSupport the show

Send us a textDr Wunderler is a wonderful human being!She started her career as an Orthopedic Surgery resident but left when she found that the specialty was not for her.  She loved sports and shifted gears going into Family Practice with an fellowship in sports medicine.She now works for Harley Davidson. . . A dream job!But there is a dark side to the story.   Learn about SUDC and a time when two physicians came home from dinner to find their young daughter was not breathing!A difficult story and what the good doctor has done to remember her daughter, Vienna!

In this episode, we speak with Firefall founding member and lead guitarist Jock Bartley about the bands 50 year history and their latest album Friends and Famly 2.

As a family of five, the Bucket List Family has swum with whales in Tonga, slept in castles in Ireland, lived on a houseboat in Amsterdam, eaten breakfast with giraffes in Kenya, spent Halloween in Disneyland, and visited nearly 100 countries. Now, Jessica Gee shares her tips and tricks in the ultimate guide to family travel. This beautifully illustrated guide provides all you need to know to fulfill your own family's bucket list,  including how-tos for picking a destination, packing, budgeting, and even surviving a 12-hour plane ride with toddlers. Along with personal family anecdotes, Jess offers 50 itineraries for family-friendly destinations and inspiring top-10 lists with destinations for every age (from babies to parents).Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

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Send us a textThis will be the LAST old episode we will be releasing.  Matt, and I are headed into the studio for a big recording session!Please, stay tuned but in the mean time,  enjoy this Patreon Episode, In 2014, during a BLM peaceful protest, after the shooting death of Michael Brown, a picture went viral of a gorgeous 12 year old black child, named Devonte.  He was wearing a sign that offered 'Free Hugs'  and would be photographed in an embrace with a white police officer.  People, would see it as a sign of hope, and just a beautiful photo.  No one could have guessed the life that Devonte was actually living.  He, along with 2 of his siblings, had been adopted by Jenn and Sarah Hart.  Along with another 3 black children, who were siblings.  And, the pain and suffering that all 6 children were going through, wouldn't be known, until it was too late.  The child who was behind the photo dubbed "the hug felt around the world" was at the centre of a family, where 'love' was not something that was being received, despite how things looked from the outside looking in. Support the showIf you're interested in receiving bonus episodes, early release dates, an everything scary sticker and ‘thank you' as well as a shout out on our regular feed! Please join at Patreon//everythingscarypod571

In this indispensable guide by Jessica Gee, mom of the mega-popular Bucket List Family, discover expert tips for traveling with kids and 50 not-to-be-missed destinations. As a family of five, the Bucket List Family has swum with whales in Tonga, slept in castles in Ireland, lived on a houseboat in Amsterdam, eaten breakfast with giraffes in Kenya, spent Halloween in Disneyland, and visited nearly 100 countries. Now, Jessica Gee shares her tips and tricks in the ultimate guide to family travel. This beautifully illustrated guide provides all you need to know to fulfill your own family's bucket list,  including how-tos for picking a destination, packing, budgeting, and even surviving a 12-hour plane ride with toddlers. Along with personal family anecdotes, Jess offers 50 itineraries for family-friendly destinations and inspiring top-10 lists with destinations for every age (from babies to parents)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.

In this episode of the SNES Podcast Greg and Joe loot at another game bsed off a movie -- Adams Family Values! The third Adams Family game for the SNES and based off the second movie, this is a action RPG pltformer with shades of Zelda and Festers Quest. We look at how the game plays and if it's worth playing today. Thanks as always for your support! Any questions, comments, etc can be left on our FB page or e-mailed to thesnespodcast@yahoo.com and as always thanks for your support! The SNES Podcast is proud to be part of the Geekade network! Please check out their fantastic gaming and non gaming related podcasts at geekade.com. Also check out their Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/geekade  Find out more at https://the-snes-podcast.pinecast.co Find out more at https://the-snes-podcast.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Catch up with the No Simple Road crew as they discuss everything from the music scene, family life, show recaps & reviews, spirituality, psychedelics, and everything in-between! We produce these episodes in collaboration with MELT PREMIUM MUSHROOM CHOCOLATES. Follow them on Instagram @meltmushrooms. DM them for info and let them know we sent you. This week on the No Simple Road Weekly Rewind we have just arrived home from our first festival of the season, Mojo Famly Fest, and hot damn did it kick off right! We're raw, sleep deprived, a little hungry, and a lot vibrating with love and light as we recap this magickal weekend of music, friends, family, live podcasting, growing, dancing, laughing, and being who we really are!! Thank you Mojo Family Fest and Bodhi Mojo for having us again a the festival! Head over to www.patreon.com/nosimpleroad to become a supporter and take part in the growing community on our Discord server and get all the extra content that is starting to come out of the No Simple Road community. INTRO MUSIC by Young & Sick -For the best mushroom chocolates around shoot a DM to @meltmushrooms and tell them NSR sent you for Buy One Get One Half off for the month of January. Head over to www.venuellama.com now and sign up for a free account to start rating venues and getting the intel, tricks, and tips for the venues you haven't been to yet! -FREE SHIPPING from Shop Tour Bus Use The PROMO CODE: nosimpleroad OUTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH PERMISSION OF: CHILLDREN OF INDIGO No Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris Media is the leading storyteller in music, combining the intimacy of podcasts with the power of music.

In this episode, we sit down with Meadows Senior Fellow Dr. Claudia Black as she explains why chronic, ongoing trauma can be very damaging to a child's development and lead to emotional dysregulation. We also have a conversation about why the power of storytelling can be impactful in conveying the emotional truth of traumatic experiences.

Kathryn interviews Author Lisa Gornick.Nine years have passed since Ana Koehl had sex with her pot-addicted anesthesiologist husband, seven since she began an affair with a gonzo journalist. She's gratified by her work as a book doula, but burdened by her belief that she need always be on call. Her elderly mother's birthday greeting is an inflation-adjusted calculation of the cost of raising Ana in a mice-infested house, her brother has hijacked the will of their recently deceased starchitect father, her adult child is changing rapidly before her eyes, and her best friend advocates for “the truth in lies.” Gazing out at the dark moat of Central Park from behind her desk, Ana sees that she can no longer postpone making peace with her past or confronting her present. Hailed by NPR as “one of the most perceptive, compassionate writers of fiction in America, Lisa Gornick brings us this engaging novel. Her essays have appeared widely, including in the NY Times, the Paris Review, Real Simple, and the Wall Street Journal.Kathryn also interviews Author Jennifer Nelson.We hear so much about teacher shortages, burnout, and the messy transition from pandemic Zoom learning back to the classroom. Ask fifty teachers and you'll likely get fifty answers but Jennifer Nelson brings perspective as someone who lived in Morocco (where she learned French as a child – the subject she teaches), served in the Peace Corp in Niger, and as the daughter of an international diplomat experienced more than American schools. Her tenure as a teacher also encompasses private, parochial, and public schools. Nelson brings a broader-than-usual view of what works and what doesn't in the classroom. She is a highschool French teacher and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Columbia University, University of California, Berkeley and Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Kathryn interviews Author Lisa Gornick.Nine years have passed since Ana Koehl had sex with her pot-addicted anesthesiologist husband, seven since she began an affair with a gonzo journalist. She's gratified by her work as a book doula, but burdened by her belief that she need always be on call. Her elderly mother's birthday greeting is an inflation-adjusted calculation of the cost of raising Ana in a mice-infested house, her brother has hijacked the will of their recently deceased starchitect father, her adult child is changing rapidly before her eyes, and her best friend advocates for “the truth in lies.” Gazing out at the dark moat of Central Park from behind her desk, Ana sees that she can no longer postpone making peace with her past or confronting her present. Hailed by NPR as “one of the most perceptive, compassionate writers of fiction in America, Lisa Gornick brings us this engaging novel. Her essays have appeared widely, including in the NY Times, the Paris Review, Real Simple, and the Wall Street Journal.Kathryn also interviews Author Jennifer Nelson.We hear so much about teacher shortages, burnout, and the messy transition from pandemic Zoom learning back to the classroom. Ask fifty teachers and you'll likely get fifty answers but Jennifer Nelson brings perspective as someone who lived in Morocco (where she learned French as a child – the subject she teaches), served in the Peace Corp in Niger, and as the daughter of an international diplomat experienced more than American schools. Her tenure as a teacher also encompasses private, parochial, and public schools. Nelson brings a broader-than-usual view of what works and what doesn't in the classroom. She is a highschool French teacher and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Columbia University, University of California, Berkeley and Vermont College of Fine Arts.

Kathryn interviews Author Lisa Gornick.Nine years have passed since Ana Koehl had sex with her pot-addicted anesthesiologist husband, seven since she began an affair with a gonzo journalist. She's gratified by her work as a book doula, but burdened by her belief that she need always be on call. Her elderly mother's birthday greeting is an inflation-adjusted calculation of the cost of raising Ana in a mice-infested house, her brother has hijacked the will of their recently deceased starchitect father, her adult child is changing rapidly before her eyes, and her best friend advocates for “the truth in lies.” Gazing out at the dark moat of Central Park from behind her desk, Ana sees that she can no longer postpone making peace with her past or confronting her present. Hailed by NPR as “one of the most perceptive, compassionate writers of fiction in America, Lisa Gornick brings us this engaging novel. Her essays have appeared widely, including in the NY Times, the Paris Review, Real Simple, and the Wall Street Journal.Kathryn also interviews Author Jennifer Nelson.We hear so much about teacher shortages, burnout, and the messy transition from pandemic Zoom learning back to the classroom. Ask fifty teachers and you'll likely get fifty answers but Jennifer Nelson brings perspective as someone who lived in Morocco (where she learned French as a child – the subject she teaches), served in the Peace Corp in Niger, and as the daughter of an international diplomat experienced more than American schools. Her tenure as a teacher also encompasses private, parochial, and public schools. Nelson brings a broader-than-usual view of what works and what doesn't in the classroom. She is a highschool French teacher and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from Columbia University, University of California, Berkeley and Vermont College of Fine Arts.

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This week, it's all about making a positive impact on kids and their families, as Kris sits down with Matt Arnerich, the Director of Brand & Comms at Famly, a global software company supporting over 5,000 schools and centers across 18 different countries. In this interesting episode, Matt takes us on a journey through his personal journey into the childcare industry. He also discusses the power of parent engagement as a catalyst for the growth of early childhood businesses, shedding light on strategies for boosting enrollment through the magic of word-of-mouth and referrals from fellow parents.   Matt also unveils how Famly leverages the potential of AI to create connections between children, parents, and childcare leaders. He gives us a glimpse into the future, where Famly's software is set to extend its reach and touch the lives of even more communities on a global scale.   Key Takeaways: [9:25] What is Famly and what does it do? [13:03] How did Matt's journey start? [14:25] Kris talks about being featured in Famly's blog, and Matt shares how his background in copywriting helps him in his role at Famly today. [18:22] How Famly brings people in different countries together, yet also helps on a state-by-state basis. [20:56] Fun Fact: Matt plays cricket and even has a loose tooth to prove it! [23:09] How parent engagement can really make a difference for the business, and how Famly helps with parent engagement. [28:00] Communication with parents during the two busiest times in every center and every parent's day: drop off and pickup. [31:08] The importance of emotional intelligence in children's learning and how Famly can facilitate two-way communication between parents and teachers. [33:18] Famly can provide live translation in multiple languages, making it more accessible to parents who speak English as an additional language. [37:24] Matt's advice for best practices of using Famly in and out of the classroom. [40:04] How Famly uses AI. [43:08] Matt's advice to learn to say “no” a lot more.   Quotes: “There's one reason why parent engagement matters, and it matters because of the children.” — Matt [24:40] “If you're not being consistent in your approach with that child at home and the center, then you're not going to give that child the best chance to flourish.” — Matt [25:07] “The business of early learning does cross all the borders of the countries. This is a global experience that we're having, but at the same time, there are definitely nuances and differences between the countries and across the state.' — Kris [27:33]   Sponsored By: ChildCare Education Institute (CCEI) Use the code CCSC5 to claim a free course!   Mentioned in This Episode: Kris Murray The Child Care Success Company The Child Care Success Academy The Child Care Success Summit Grow Your Center Childcare Education Institute: Use code CDARenewal22 to get $100 off your renewal. Famly — use code rockstar for 15% off The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth About Extraordinary Results, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan

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Every great sales leader has a plan. But best ones? They've got a whole playbook. Carsten Haagensen, Chief Commercial Officer at Famly, shares his undisputed playbook for “how to get out of the gutter”. Its consistently led his team to an over 40% win rate, in good times and in bad. Learn how you can craft your own bulletproof sales plays and understand the critical role RevOps plays in ensuring your team can thrive in any situation.

Last Friday, for the first time ever, I shared in detail how my father overcame the challenges of alcohol addiction to become the living embodiment of what it means to live a ONE MORE LIFE.I dedicated my new book, THE POWER OF ONE MORE, to him to honor his memory and say thank you for all the life lessons he taught me.HUMILITY.COMPASSION.KINDNESS.SERVICE TO OTHERS.LOVE OF FAMILY.…and so many more.He understood the FRAGILE NATURE OF LIFE, as we all do a lot more this week after the recent events in Texas. My father lived his life filled with GRATITUDE, always seeking ways to help ONE MORE PERSON, and in doing so, set an example for me that I try to live up to every day.Remember this…Your world becomes more precious and magnified when you live your life according to THE POWER OF ONE MORE.Because you never know when those ONE MORES will end.Do not live your life with regrets.  Do not live your life with “what ifs.”Live a ONE MORE LIFE…