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This month, eight correspondents bring us questions and stories from very different points along the Foolish journey. We talk time freedom, indexing in a faster-changing world, investing “miracles,” the rewards of choosing stocks even when the scoreboard disagrees—and the challenge of knowing when patience has simply become waiting.Plus, a little career advice, a one-man podcast production company named Bart, and a final letter 25 years in the making.Companies Mentioned: AMZN, HOG, JMIA, LFMD, NFLX, NVDA, PLUG, SBUXHost: David GardnerProducer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I wanna be your end game. Roll the dice, pick your teams, and pull up a chair, because this week is all about games (decidedly not sports). Taylor reaches for game metaphors constantly, and once you start looking, you find chess boards, poker hands, and team rosters all over her catalog. Jenn kicks things off with the big thinkers of play, from Johan Huizinga's magic circle to Roger Caillois's four types of play to game theory, the field that treats every board game as a tiny model of human decision making. Then Jodi takes us inside the chess game of “Dear John,” where somebody else keeps changing the rules. Jenn lays her cards on the table with “Foolish One” and explains why showing your hand first is a classic game theory mistake (hello, sucker's payoff). Maansi closes with “End Game,” tracing “end game,” “first string,” and “A-Team” back to chess, medieval archery, and the US Army, and landing on a very different kind of game where both players finally sit on the same side of the board. Along the way we detour through Jumanji, Lord of the Flies, Alice in Wonderland, The Queen's Gambit, a Garry Kasparov masterclass, and the ancient Indian roots of chess. Grab your game pieces and play along! Episode Highlights [01:27] Jenn sets the stage with games as a core part of being human [09:44] Jodi on “Dear John” [22:46] Jenn on “Foolish One” [37:28] Maansi on “End Game” [52:57] Honorable mentions lightning round Mentioned in This Episode Homo Ludens by Johan Huizinga Man, Play and Games by Roger Caillois Jumanji by Chris Van Allsburg Lord of the Flies by William Golding Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks The Mahabharata Browse all our picks at bookshop.org/shop/apts Film and TV The Queen's Gambit (Netflix) Jumanji (1995) The A-Team (1983) Follow Along Website aptaylorswift.com Instagram @APTaylorSwift TikTok @APTaylorSwift YouTube @APTaylorSwift Linktree @APTaylorSwift Email aptaylorswift@gmail.com Rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen, and tell us your favorite game reference in the comments! Extra Credit on Substack We barely scratched the surface on games (we didn't even get to video games). Find more extra credit on our Substack at aptaylorswift.substack.com, and join After School, our paid tier, for bonus content from all three of us.   Intro music by Scott Zadig aka Scotty Z. AP Taylor Swift is an independent podcast and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Taylor Swift, her team, or her record labels.

Send us Fan MailBehavioral economics describes how humans make predictably irrational or "fooling" choices. If we can understand our own irrationality, we can see it for what it is and make changes. We can turn it around and become more rational. Our irrationality can damage relationships, so recognizing it can help us draw closer to God and to each other. __________________________Do you have questions or comments?Please contact me: rtosguthorpe@gmail.comWant more info about my books and talks?Go to my website: https://www.russelltosguthorpe.com/Want to order a book? Just go to Amazon and type in Russell T. Osguthorpe Want to access my YouTube channel:https://youtube.com/@russellt.osguthorpe497Want know more about the music on this podcast? We are blessed to have M. Diego Gonzalez as a regular contributor of songs he has arranged, performed, and recorded especially for this podcast. My wife and I became acquainted with Diego when he was serving a as missionary in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission. We were so impressed with his talent, we asked if he would compose and perform songs for Filled With His Love. He thankfully agreed. Hope you enjoy his work!Want to boost your mood and make someone's day?Go to the App store on your iPhone, and download the app—Boonto.Want a good introduction to my book? Morgan Jones Pearson interviewed me on the All-In Podcast, and it was one of the top 10 episodes of 2022. Here's the link:https://www.ldsliving.com/2022-in-review-top-10-all-in-podcast-episod...

Episode 936: Don't Live Like a Foolish Galatian - The book of Galatians to reveal how Paul's message of freedom still speaks to believers today, calling us to live free from legalism and religion through Christ. Download or request your FREE Study Notes for this series at https://gregfritz.org/study-notes/. Greg Fritz is on a mission to get the truth of the Good News to as many people as possible. The truth is God has a plan and a meaning for your life. You are extravagantly and deeply loved by God, and you were created for a purpose.  Receive a free CD and our newsletter: https://www.gregfritz.org/free-cd/   Follow Greg on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregfritzministries/  Follow Greg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregfritzministries/ Watch more videos: https://www.gospeltruth.tv/   Learn more on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrR9Rsx4h_RqYigda2PysZQ  Email us: info@gregfritz.org  Partner with us:  https://gregfritz.org/partners/ Donate: https://gregfritz.org/donate/

AI can give answers, but only Jesus can transform hearts. In this message, we explore how God alone possesses perfect wisdom, why the Holy Spirit is essential for understanding truth, and how we can keep technology from replacing our dependence on Him.1 Corinthians 2:1-13 | Isaiah 55:8-9 | Romans 12:2#UpstateSC #FaithAndTechnology #ArtificialIntelligence #FoothillsCommunityChurch #Sundaysermon

Tom & Joe continue their look at James Bond games from the past, this time focusing on the PlayStation version of The World is Not Enough. With a return to a first-person perspective, was this the GoldenEye 64 sequel fans were waiting for? ...Foolish sentiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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This talk by Hogen Roshi unpacks a traditional chant on "blessings" by redefining the word away from divine reward and toward human capacity. It centers on discernment — recognizing foolish paths to happiness versus wise ones — and treats association with wisdom as something actively built, not passively found. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to Daily Bitachon, a special Erev Yom Kippur edition. Avot DeRabbi Natan—an expanded commentary on Pirkei Avot—quotes Rabbi Yochanan ben Dahavai in chapter 27, who tells us: do not distance yourself from a measure that has no limit, and do not distance yourself from a job that has no end. This is comparable to a man taking buckets of water from the ocean and pouring them onto dry land. The ocean is not emptied, and the dry land is not filled. Eventually, he grows weary and frustrated. Another man approaches him and asks, "Foolish one, why are you getting upset? Every single day, you receive a gold coin from your employer." In other words, this man completely misunderstood his mission: his employer never expected him to drain the ocean. He simply wants him to show up, do the work each day, and receive his daily wage for every single effort. This teaching expands on the famous Mishnah in Pirkei Avot (2:16), where Rabbi Tarfon teaches: it is not your duty to finish the work, but neither are you at liberty to neglect it. If you have studied much Torah, you will receive great reward, for your Employer is trustworthy to pay you for your labor. The Bartenura explains that one should never think, "Since I can never master the entire Torah, why should I even bother trying?" God is not like a mortal employer who only pays when the entire project is completed. He pays for every single moment and every individual step. The Chasid Yaavetz notes that Rabbi Tarfon is cautioning us against this exact trap. Spiritual work is fundamentally different from material labor: in Avodat Hashem, every single unit of effort is an end in itself. When constructing a physical building, an individual brick is merely a means to an end; on its own, it serves little purpose. With Torah and mitzvot, however, every action is an ultimate goal because the primary objective is connecting to God. Every ounce of service establishes that connection immediately. The Chafetz Chaim expounds on this passage, applying it specifically to guarding one's speech (In the introduction to his his sefer shemirat halashon ), though it holds true for every area of life. He explains that the Yetzer Hara constantly tries to discourage us from undertaking monumental spiritual projects. The evil inclination whispers: "What are you actually gaining from this? Do you honestly believe you can guard your tongue your entire life without ever stumbling? Your resolve won't last more than a day or two. And even during those two days, do you think you'll do it properly? You live in the real world, surrounded by people. Why waste your energy on a task with no end?" Rabbi Yochanan ben Dahavai refutes this mindset entirely, addressing the Yetzer Hara's arguments head-on. First: "It will only last a day or two." Even if the Yetzer Hara is correct, does that mean we should give up entirely? Imagine walking along the seashore and discovering diamonds washing up onto the sand. Would you refuse to bend down and gather them simply because you can only carry a few? If that holds true for physical wealth, it is infinitely truer for spiritual connection. The Vilna Gaon taught that for every single second a person restrains their speech, they merit a hidden, transcendent light that no angel or creature can fathom. Mishlei (2:4) instructs: "If you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures..." Just as one would eagerly scramble to collect even one or two loose pearls, we must treat every small spiritual achievement with the same urgency. A well-known parable illustrates this through a young girl selling vegetables in the marketplace. When a thief overturned her cart and bystanders began grabbing the scattered produce, she froze, helpless and weeping. A wise observer urged her: "Why are you just standing there crying? Start grabbing for yourself!" The same applies to our divine service: even if the Yetzer Hara robs you of focus for most of your prayer, seize whatever remains. Fight for the final words. That leads to the second complaint: "I cannot do it perfectly anyway." Consider a person who refuses to go to work, arguing, "Why bother? I will never become a multimillionaire." The obvious reply is that failing to attain extraordinary wealth is no reason to abandon your livelihood altogether. As Shlomo HaMelech declared in Kohelet (9:10): "Whatever your hand finds to do within your power, do it." You might not finish the task, but that is no excuse to withhold your effort. We learn this directly from Moshe Rabbeinu. In Masechet Makkot (10a), the Gemara analyzes Devarim (4:41): "Then Moshe designated three cities [of refuge] across the Jordan." Halachically, these cities could not provide sanctuary until Yehoshua later established the remaining cities in the land of Israel. Moshe was fully aware that these cities would remain non-functional during his lifetime. Why bother? The Rambam explains in his commentary on Avot (4:2) that Moshe lived by a single principle: "When a mitzvah comes my way, I will seize it." Adds the Rambam "If Moshe Rabbeinu—the greatest prophet and the pinnacle of human spiritual perfection—eagerly pursued even an incomplete mitzvah, how much more must we cherish whatever small measures we can attain?" As the secular adage notes, "Perfect is the enemy of good." The Gemara in Menachot (110a) offers the divine perspective: "Whether one does much or one does little, what matters most is that one directs their heart toward Heaven." The Yetzer Hara manifests in subtle, insidious ways. Beyond the cartoonish trope of an external tempter, Hashem built internal psychological tendencies into our nature that the Yetzer Hara exploits. One of the most destructive is perfectionism. At its root, perfectionism often stems from subtle arrogance ( gaavah ). We crave flawless performance as a psychological shield against shame, vulnerability, and the fear of inadequacy. Yet perfection belongs exclusively to Hashem; accepting our limitations is an essential act of humility. As Mishlei (24:16) teaches, "A righteous man falls seven times and rises." Righteousness is defined not by never falling, but by having the humility to rise and begin again. Perfectionism breeds a destructive cognitive distortion: all-or-nothing thinking. It insists that anything short of complete triumph is total failure. In the Perakim section of Nefesh HaChaim , Rav Chaim of Volozhin interprets the verse, "Every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually" (Bereishit 6:5). He notes that the Yetzer Hara's primary strategy is not merely inciting wrongdoing; it is the incessant, demoralizing inner critique whispering: "You are worthless; you are inadequate." When an endeavor must be completely flawless, it generates overwhelming anxiety and tension. Paralyzed by high stakes, a person concludes it is safer to do nothing at all. This resembles someone who refuses to host guests for a mitzvah simply because their tableware is incomplete. This is why we declare at a siyum: "We toil and they toil; we toil and receive reward, while they toil and do not receive reward." In secular pursuits, labor is merely a vehicle; reward depends strictly on output and finished deliverables. In the Torah's economy, however, God rewards the amal —the sincere effort and toil itself. We recite this specifically upon completing a tractate to prevent arrogance or misunderstanding. The celebration is not merely that a milestone was achieved, but that sustained, honest labor was offered along the way. A perfectionist never truly celebrates; reaching a goal brings only fleeting relief before they raise the bar to an impossible, punishing height. As we enter Yom Kippur, our task is to dismantle these two foundational lies of the Yetzer Hara: Lie #1: "It will only last a day or two." The truth: every single second of connection is an eternal, irreplaceable triumph. Lie #2: "You can't do it perfectly anyway." The truth: Hashem asks for sincere, dedicated effort, not perfection. When we internalize these truths, we free ourselves to commit wholeheartedly to real growth—fully aware that our efforts may be fragile, and confident that they are deeply cherished by Hashem.

It's Mailbag Friday! You've got questions, we've got answers. Segment 1 • What questions should I be asking if I'm interested in dating a girl who's a Messianic Jew? — Jonathan • My church's music is showy and the preaching isn't very exegetical. Is that enough reason to leave? — Ryan Segment 2 • How does a wife biblically submit to a husband who has proven himself foolish with finances? — Anonymous • When should the men and elders of a church step in to protect and care for a woman struggling in her marriage? Segment 3 • I suffer from a debilitating condition that makes it nearly impossible to work or keep up with things around the house. Am I the sluggard Scripture warns about? — Tom • When you physically can't do what you want to do, how should the church come alongside you? Segment 4 • My epilepsy medication keeps me from feeling joy. If I can't experience the joy of Christ, am I still saved? — Joe • Is it wrong to turn the Bible into a sport through Bible quizzing? — Anonymous • Should churches ask someone with disruptive Tourette's to leave the sanctuary during the service? — Anonymous Preorder Todd Friel's new book, Go Serve Your King: The Key to Extraordinary Purpose in Everyday Life, available December 1. Preorder your copy at https://FortisInstitute.org/King ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Everyone has done something so dumb they wish they could erase it from history, but sometimes those failures make the best stories and teach the most memorable lessons. Ray, E.Z., Mark, and Oscar look back on some of their most embarrassing mistakes, from mistaken identities and awkward encounters to Ray accidentally taking someone else's car and Oscar putting himself in serious danger while snorkeling. What begins as a hilarious collection of stories becomes a reminder that everyone is prone to error and that admitting our failures can bring humility and encouragement to others.The conversation then turns to some of the foolish decisions recorded in Scripture. The guys consider Lot's wife, who looked back at the world God was judging, and Solomon, a man blessed with extraordinary wisdom who still allowed compromise to lead him toward idolatry. The Bible does not hide its people's failures, and their stories warn of the pull of sin and the danger of foolish choices. Even those greatly blessed by God can make devastating decisions when their hearts begin to drift away from Him. Their honesty also shows why biblical warnings matter: wisdom is not merely knowing what is right but faithfully responding before small compromises take root within us.From there, Oscar introduces the idea that not every failure is the same. Some mistakes are preventable, while others occur when someone steps into unfamiliar territory in pursuit of a worthwhile goal. That distinction matters for Christians who are afraid to evangelize, create, serve, or try something new because they worry about getting it wrong. Sometimes, trying, failing, learning, and trying again is exactly how someone grows. The guys point to Ray's willingness to pursue new ideas, even when some never become what he hoped for, as an example of refusing to let fear of failure stop him from taking action.The episode closes with an encouragement to step out when the goal is to honor and glorify the Lord. E.Z. recalls an unplanned evangelistic conversation that unexpectedly reached millions online, showing how God can use simple acts of obedience in ways we could never predict. Christians should not wait until they know everything will go perfectly before acting. Like Peter stepping onto the water, we may begin to sink, but Christ remains near, and His grace is sufficient. The goal is not a life without mistakes but a life willing to pursue what is good, learn along the way, and trust God with the outcome.Send us Fan MailThanks for listening! If you've been helped by this podcast, we'd be grateful if you'd consider subscribing, sharing, and leaving us a comment and 5-star rating! Visit the Living Waters website to learn more and to access helpful resources!You can find helpful counseling resources at biblicalcounseling.com.Check out The Evidence Study Bible and the Basic Training Course.You can connect with us at podcast@livingwaters.com. We're thankful for your input!Learn more about the hosts of this podcast.Ray ComfortEmeal (“E.Z.”) ZwayneMark SpenceOscar Navarro

Welcome to Day 2948 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2948 – Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 5:15-23 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2948 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2948 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Wisdom-Trek: Drinking from Your Own Well – The Sacred Joy of Covenant Love and the All-Seeing Eye of God On our previous podcast, on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Seven, we walked through the sobering, urgent warnings of Proverbs chapter five, verses one through fourteen. Solomon pulled back the curtain on the deceptive anatomy of temptation, showing us how speech that is smoother than oil ultimately leads to bitter poison, lost honor, consumed wealth, and the agony of deathbed regret. We saw exactly why divine wisdom commands us to stay far away from the doorway of moral compromise! Today, as we step onto Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-Eight of our ongoing trek, we advance into the triumphant, uplifting conclusion of Proverbs chapter five, focusing on verses fifteen through twenty-three. Here, Solomon does not merely give us a negative warning against counterfeit intimacy; rather, he presents God's glorious, positive design for pure, passionate covenant love within marriage! Furthermore, he reveals the sobering cosmic truth that every single step of our journey is fully exposed before the all-seeing eyes of Yahweh. Having spent over fifty years focusing on and studying Biblical wisdom, and having accumulated seventy years of life experiences—enjoying the rich blessings of a lifelong marriage and watching generations thrive—I can tell you that honoring God's design for covenant intimacy is one of the greatest safeguards for your soul, and the strongest foundation you can build for your family's legacy. Let us open our minds and hearts to the first logical section of this passage, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the deeply connected, metaphoric thoughts found in Proverbs chapter five, verse fifteen, verse sixteen, and verse seventeen. Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well. Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares? Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers. Look at the exquisite, life-giving metaphor Solomon utilizes here! In the arid, sun-baked landscape of ancient Israel, fresh, clean water was a priceless treasure. A private cistern, carved out of solid rock to catch the rain, or a deep well tapping into an underground spring, represented life, health, security, and domestic peace for a family. Solomon commands: "Drink water from your own cistern, running water from your own well." In biblical poetry, water flowing from a clean well symbolizes the exclusive, refreshing, holy intimacy shared between a husband and a wife. It is a closed system of trust, providing daily nourishment to the soul. Notice the urgent, rhetorical questions in verse sixteen and verse seventeen: "Should your springs overflow in the streets, your streams of water in the public squares? Let them be yours alone, never to be shared with strangers!" This connects us directly back to what we studied in Proverbs chapter four, verse twenty-three, where we were commanded to guard our heart above all else, because out of it flow the wellsprings of life! When a person engages in casual, promiscuous, or unfaithful encounters, they are taking a sacred, life-giving spring and dumping it into the filthy, contaminated gutters of the public street! They degrade what the Creator made holy, squandering their emotional vitality, their physical health, and their spiritual purity on total strangers. Through the lens of the Ancient Israelite worldview, covenant intimacy is a sacred sanctuary. It is a private well meant to be cherished, protected, and enjoyed exclusively within the boundaries of a marriage covenant sworn before the heavenly council. The narrative now expands into a celebratory, passionate description of marital delight, weaving together the logical thoughts found in Proverbs chapter five, verse eighteen, verse nineteen, and verse twenty. Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth. A loving doe, a graceful deer— may you always be captivated by her love. Why be captivated, my son, by an immoral woman, or embrace a promiscuous woman? Look at the joyful, unashamed endorsement of physical love within covenant marriage! Solomon prays, "Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth." In the ancient Near East, calling a fountain "blessed" meant it was abundant, clean, and constantly overflowing with life-sustaining water. Solomon describes the wife of one's youth as "a loving doe, a graceful deer"—beautiful metaphors of tenderness, elegance, and lifelong affection. Notice that powerful, defining phrase in verse nineteen: "may you always be captivated by her love!" In the original Hebrew language, the verb translated as "captivated" is shagah—which literally means to be intoxicated, spellbound, or ecstatically overwhelmed! God is not a cosmic killjoy who opposes passion, desire, and delight. He created romantic love and physical desire! But He designed that passionate ecstasy to be experienced safely within the protective fortress of covenant marriage, where it deepens trust, bonds two lives into one, and creates a joyful environment for raising the next generation. Over my seventy years of living, and my fifty years of studying Scripture, I have seen that true, lasting romance does not fade with time when it is rooted in covenant commitment; rather, like a deep, established well, it grows richer, deeper, and more satisfying with every passing decade. Then, look at the piercing, contrasting question in verse twenty: "Why be captivated, my son, by an immoral woman, or embrace a promiscuous woman?" Solomon uses that exact same Hebrew word, shagah! He contrasts the holy intoxication found in a faithful marriage with the cheap, destructive intoxication of infidelity. Why chase a dirty, broken puddle in a dark alley, when God has already given you a pure, refreshing fountain in your own home? Solomon now pulls back the cosmic veil to reveal why secret compromise is the ultimate human delusion, linking together the profound theological thoughts in Proverbs chapter five, verse twenty-one, verse twenty-two, and verse twenty-three. For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes. An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him. He will die for lack of discipline, plunging into ruin because of his great foolishness. Here stands the ultimate wake-up call for every traveler on life's trek! Verse twenty-one declares: "For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes." The word translated as "examining" is palles—the exact same engineering term we studied in Proverbs chapter four, verse twenty-six, where we were commanded to level out or weigh our own paths! You may successfully conceal your secret thoughts, your hidden online activity, or your private affairs from your spouse, your pastor, your family, and your employer; but you can never conceal a single breath from Yahweh! To fully grasp this terrifying, magnificent truth, consider it through the Ancient Israelite divine-council worldview. Yahweh is the supreme King who sits enthroned above the celestial assembly, holding universal court over all of creation. Before His holy presence, the darkest midnight is as bright as the noonday sun! Every secret path, every hidden motive, and every private action is fully exposed and weighed in the scales of divine justice. Foolish men and women deceive themselves into thinking, "No one sees me," completely forgetting that the Sovereign Lord of heaven and earth is watching every single step. Look at the inescapable, self-inflicted consequence detailed in verse twenty-two: "An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him!" Sin always promises freedom, but it always builds a prison. The individual who plays with immoral compromise thinks they are in control, believing they can stop whenever they want. But Solomon reveals that sin acts like invisible cords, or a hunter's net, that slowly and methodically wraps around the soul! It binds the human heart in spiritual addiction, suffocating guilt, and layers of deception, until the traveler is completely, helplessly trapped. Finally, verse twenty-three delivers the solemn, tragic summary of chapter five: "He...

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Drop us a note about the podcast. The cross doesn't audition for modern approval, and that's exactly why it confronts us. We open with 1 Corinthians 1 and the blunt claim that the message of Christ crucified sounds like foolishness to a world addicted to status, debate, and “smart” takes, yet it is the power of God for those being saved. We talk candidly about the inner battle too, because sometimes your own mind will try to talk you out of simple, stubborn faith.From there, we get intensely practical with Titus 2: what sound teaching looks like in real homes, real marriages, and real church life. We unpack roles, character, and mentorship across generations, and we stress discernment: not every voice that sounds religious is aligned with Scripture. If marriage advice contradicts the Bible, we reject it, and we recommit to daily Bible reading and faithful examples we can actually follow.We also pause to remember sacrifice through the Medal of Honor story of Sergeant First Class Alwyn Cash, whose courage under fire forces a question: who do we choose to honor, and why? That leads into a broader reflection on Christian faith and America, including founders' words from their wills, and the conviction that the strongest cultural “fix” is still the simplest spiritual one: spread the gospel, serve the vulnerable, pray, and live with integrity.Subscribe, share this with someone who needs courage, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What part hit you the hardest, the cross, the marriage counsel, or the story of sacrifice?#AmericanPatriot#ChristianNation#FoundingFathersSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

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What does Proverbs 11 teach us about expanding our capacity for success, relationships, leadership, business, wealth, and the blessings God has for our lives? My Pops used to tell me, “Boy, don't shrink your thinking”—and Proverbs 11 might be one of the clearest biblical blueprints I've ever found for building a foundation strong enough to think bigger, live bigger, and handle more.Yesterday, a friend told me about a phone call that happened because of one relationship—and that conversation could lead to a $25 million investment capable of shifting the landscape of one of the most well-known sports in the world.Then we talked about Maddox getting serious about photography and what we were doing this weekend.Normal conversation. Oh…and I forgot. My morning started with one of the most elite trial lawyers in Atlanta talking about preparation, motherhood, serving her community, and some of the highest-profile cases in the country.And it hit me:Relationships expand your world—but your foundation determines your capacity to handle what enters it.Proverbs 11 lays that foundation out in almost ridiculous detail.Do the right thing.Integrity wins.Pride brings disgrace; humility brings wisdom.You can't buy love.Relationships cannot be faked.Put your hope in the right place.Speak Life.Preparation creates confidence.Be generous.Be good to people.Watch your mouth.Gossip never wins.Foolish people talk about people. Wise people talk about ideas.Seek wise counsel.Stay out of debt.Do right business.Honor what is truly valuable.Honor your family.Trust God to provide.Years ago, Mark Palermo told me that most challenges in business ultimately come down to capacity.I think that's true about life too.If we want to expand our capacity, we have to strengthen our foundation.Proverbs 11 shows us how.Because when the foundation is strong, maybe we stop shrinking ourselves to fit our circumstances—and develop the capacity to receive the relationships, opportunities, responsibilities, and blessings designed for our lives.Pops, you were right again.And somehow you summed up an entire chapter of Proverbs in five words:“Boy, don't shrink your thinking.”Sit with that for a second.Wisdom doesn't have to be complicated.Thanks, Pops. I miss you every day. I love you.Subscribe to The VIBE with Kelly Cardenas for INCHSTONES on Proverbs, biblical wisdom, leadership, personal development, relationships, business, faith, mindset, purpose, entrepreneurship, and becoming the person capable of carrying what you're asking God for.

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A crucified Savior? To a world looking for impressive signs and persuasive wisdom, the message sounds absurd. Paul puts that very message at the center of God's saving work and asks the Corinthians to reconsider what makes someone wise, powerful, or worth following. God chooses the weak and despised, brings human boasting to nothing, and gives sinners everything they need in Christ: righteousness, sanctification, and redemption.  The Rev. John Lukomski, pastor emeritus and co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Corinthians 1:18–31. What happens when Christians turn their pastors into rival teams, take one another to court, and leave their neighbors hungry at the Lord's Supper? Corinth gives Paul plenty to write about. Questions about marriage, meat sacrificed to idols, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection bring the apostle into the daily life of a church struggling with pride and division. Through it all, he keeps bringing them back to Christ crucified and risen.  In 2 Corinthians, the strained relationship between Paul and the people he loves brings its own painful questions about forgiveness, faithful ministry, suffering, and weakness. These letters give us the treasure in jars of clay, the promise of resurrection, and the assurance that Christ's grace is sufficient. Join Thy Strong Word as we study 1 and 2 Corinthians verse by verse and hear what God speaks to a troubled church He has called His own.  Thy Strong Word, hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God's Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Submit comments or questions to: thystrongword@kfuo.org.

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المباحثات الغبية والسخيفه اجتنبها – الجزء الثاني

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In this episode David, Mike, Ruthie, and Jeff talk about the Kingdom of God. The discussion centers on the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.

Ready or not? Matthew 25:1-13 by Justin Park Acts 1:7 Matthew 25:1-13 1. The Foolish & The Wise I Peter 2:12 II Cor. 5:20 Heb. 6:11-12 2. Each One Is Responsible for Their Own Lamp Gal. 5:17 Rom. 8:13 I Cor. 3:1-3 I Cor. 11:30 I John 3:4-10 II Corinthians 5:17 3. The Door Will Shut! Gen. 7:16 Rev. 6:10 II Peter 3:14-17 Matt. 7:22-23 Romans 3:23 Application: 1. Watch & Be Ready because You Don't Know the Day nor the Hour II Cor. 4:8-9 I Pet 5:10 Phil. 1:6 2. Are You Living Wisely? Hebrews 5:14 Matthew 7:17 Philippians 4:6-8 Acts 5:11 Psalm 78:5 3. Are You Living Like One Jesus Knows? Galatians 2:20

المباحثات الغبية والسخيفه اجتنبها -  الجزء الاول

The Bible not only describes foolish behavior for us, but it also gives clear guidance on how we should respond to foolish people. Here's another principle for dealing with foolish people: Principle #3 – Don't argue with foolish people. 2 Timothy 2:23-24: Don't have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce quarrels. And the Lord's servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. You will be tempted to argue with a foolish person. All your emotions will lead you in that direction. They bring out the worst in us, so you need to pray for patience and self-control. If you allow them to drag you into an argument, they have brought you down to their level, and you will never win that argument. You will just end up in great frustration. Someone has said: “Never tell a fool that he is a fool. All you’ll have is an angry fool.”  Principle #4 – Protect yourself from the resentment and anger caused by foolish people. Proverbs 27:3 (NLT): A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but the resentment caused by a fool is heavier than both. In her book, Foolproofing Your Life, my friend, Jan Silvious gives good advice about setting boundaries for the foolish people in your life. She says to think of living in a castle, with a moat around it and a drawbridge over that moat. When you see that foolish person coming at you, think of pulling up that drawbridge. It may be a mental or emotional drawbridge, or actually putting some space between you and that person, but learn to set those boundaries.[1] Yes, you have responsibilities toward some foolish people. Yes, you must interact with some foolish people. Yes, you can't avoid all foolish people. But it is your responsibility to protect yourself from their words, their actions, their accusations, and their behavior. As Jan puts it, if you have to feed them, use a long-handle spoon. Well, there is a lot we can learn from Scripture on how to deal with foolish people. [1] Jan Silvious, Foolproofing Your Life: Wisdom for Untangling Your Most Difficult Relationships (Colorado Springs: WaterBrook Press, 1998).

The important issue we must consider is how we should respond to these foolish people. Our normal response is anger and frustration. But what does God want us to do? Let's see what the Bible says. How are we to respond to foolish behavior? Pray for them. God can change anybody. Don't ever give up. You can't change them, but you can pray for God to change them. Keep the right attitude and motivation toward foolish people. It's easy to become judgmental and arrogant toward them. Remember, God loves them as much as he loves you. Be prepared to set boundaries and protect yourself from being harmed by foolish people. Now, here are some Scriptures that give us further guidance on how God wants us to respond to the foolish people in our lives. Principle #1 – Don't try to change them with advice. Proverbs 23:9 (NLT): Don't waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice. You may present the most logical, clear, helpful presentation of the right thing they should do, but they will not have ears to hear. If you keep trying to offer your advice, to persuade them with words, you will be continually frustrated. Principle #2 – Don't give them honor or luxury. Proverbs 19:10: It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury – how much worse for a slave to rule over princes! Proverbs 26:1: Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool. Foolish people are easily spoiled and generally have no regard for taking care of possessions. They can ruin a car, a home, and clothes with no shame or concern. Giving them things will not solve their problems, though they want to get anything they can. They will ask for and expect gifts. To give them undeserved honor of any kind is neither smart nor helpful. To give them places of honor is to invite trouble. They don't know how to handle honor or responsibility.

Episode #221 | Matthew 7:24–27What makes one person wise and another foolish?Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount with the familiar picture of two builders. The wise man hears Jesus' words and puts them into practice, building his house upon the rock. The foolish man hears the same words but does not practice them, building instead upon sand. When the storm comes, one house remains while the other falls with a great crash. In Episode #221 of the Way of the Bible podcast, we explore a deeper question behind Jesus' illustration: How does someone become wise?Humanity has wrestled with questions of meaning, purpose, life, and death throughout recorded history. We have attempted to answer them through philosophy, human reason, mysticism, religion, and our own determination. Yet Scripture points us beyond ourselves.There is only One Way, One Truth, and One Life.Jesus prayed to His Father, “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” The foundation of eternal life—and therefore of the wise builder—is knowing God through Jesus Christ. Paul makes this connection explicit in 1 Corinthians 3. By God's grace, Paul became a “wise builder,” laying the foundation of Jesus Christ. What believers subsequently build upon that foundation matters. Our works do not purchase salvation; salvation is God's free gift by grace through faith. But how we live after receiving that gift has eternal significance. Scripture repeatedly teaches that true wisdom belongs to God and is given by God.God gave Solomon extraordinary wisdom and understanding. Proverbs tells us that “the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” Daniel praised God because wisdom and power belong to Him. In the New Testament, Stephen spoke with wisdom given by the Holy Spirit, while Paul tells us that in Christ are hidden “all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Yet Solomon's life also provides a sobering warning.The man to whom God gave extraordinary wisdom eventually allowed his heart to turn toward other gods. The consequences of Solomon's foolishness remained generations later. His story reminds us that receiving wisdom does not eliminate our need to continue walking faithfully with God. So where does that leave us?James gives a wonderfully simple answer: If you lack wisdom, ask God.And once God gives wisdom, walk in it.The Christian life requires continually putting off the old self and being renewed in our minds. Rather than conforming ourselves to the pattern of this world, Paul calls us to transformation through the renewing of our minds so that we may discern God's good, pleasing, and perfect will. Being made wise, therefore, isn't merely about knowing more.It is about knowing God, remaining in Christ, receiving wisdom from Him, and then putting His words into practice.That is how we build upon the Rock.

1 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 Now five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 Those who were foolish took their lamps and took no oil with them, 4 but the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 But while the bridegroom was delayed, they all slumbered and slept.6 “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!' 7 Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. 8 And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.' 9 But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.' 10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.11 “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!' 12 But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.'13 “Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Today we come to a chapter that is both painfully human and profoundly important. It is a chapter built around one of the stupidest decisions ever made by a king of Israel. And let's be honest: We've all done it. We all know others who have done it. There are no exceptions. All of us, at one time or another, have made stupid decisions.But 2 Chronicles 10 introduces us to a stupid decision of a different kind, one that most people don't even know exists, and one that changed the course of Israel's history. Stupid because the decision made in this chapter describes the division of the kingdom of Judah from the majority of Israel. It is the moment the united kingdom becomes a divided kingdom. It is the moment Rehoboam steps onto the stage. And it is the moment a foolish choice fractures a nation.But there's another theme woven through Chronicles, a theme you've heard me mention again and again: The relationship of each king to the Temple reveals the condition of his heart. That's why the chronicler keeps bringing us back to the Temple: Its worship, its priests, its sacrifices, its maintenance, its neglect, and its restoration. Because the Temple is the spiritual barometer of the nation, and the king's attitude toward the Temple is the spiritual barometer of the king.So, with that in mind, let's turn now to 2 Chronicles 10 and examine the decision that split a kingdom — and the lessons it still teaches us today.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

The Bible has a lot to say about foolish behavior. For example, they handle money recklessly, they quarrel frequently and pick fights, they tend to be lazy and lack focus and ambition. And sadly, they never seem to learn from past experiences. Proverbs 27:22 says, Though you grind a fool in a mortar, grinding them like grain with a pestle, you will not remove their folly from them. With all the trouble they bring on themselves, fools still never seem to learn. No matter how bad the consequences of their behavior are, they repeat the same things again. The Bible also tells us about the consequences and effects of foolish behavior on other people. A foolish person brings trouble on his family (Proverbs 11:29), and parents of a foolish child are in for heartache. Proverbs 10:1 says: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother. Also, a foolish person on the job can wreak havoc. Proverbs 26:10 says: Like an archer who wounds at random is he who hires a fool or any passer-by. Foolish people cause problems and present unique challenges. Whether you work with or for someone who behaves foolishly or have a family member or friend who fits that description, they can cause you many hours of pain, confusion, anger, and frustration. I urge you to think of the people in your life who demonstrate some of these foolish characteristics, perhaps write their names down, and begin to pray for them. Remember, no one is in your life by accident, and God has a purpose for allowing them in your life. Your challenge is to see the big picture from God's eyes and know how to respond in a godly way.

Is there anyone in your life you consider to be a foolish person? I imagine you can think of someone. It's important for us to recognize foolish behavior and respond to it correctly. Let’s look at how the Bible defines a person who is foolish: Quick-Tempered Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult (Proverbs12:16). It is foolish behavior to lose your temper. A foolish person will say and do all kinds of foolish things because of his/her temper. Their temper is often notorious. Acts Impetuously and Without Regard for Consequences Wise people think before they act; fools don't and even brag about it! (Proverbs 13:16). A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless (Proverbs 14:16). Do you know someone who does or says whatever pops into their head, without any regard for how it affects their future, other people, their pocketbook, etc.? Foolish people have little regard for consequences; they live totally for the pleasure of the moment. And they brag about it! Talks endlessly, brags, spouts off frequently The wise person makes learning a joy; fools spout only foolishness (Proverbs 15:2 NLT). A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions (Proverbs 18:2). Proverbs 10:19 reminds us: When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. Jesus warned us that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken (Matthew 12:36). Foolish people have an opinion on anything and everything. Even though they may have very little knowledge, they always have an opinion. And of course, they are very vocal about their opinion with little regard for anyone else's opinion. Refuses Advice, Accountability and/or Discipline A fool spurns a parent's discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence (Proverbs 15:5). A fool never accepts advice or correction of any kind. They are unteachable. And they refuse needed disciplines in their lives like being on time, fulfilling their promises, being accountable for their actions, being dependable, following through and following up. These are not very complimentary descriptions, are they? If you have some foolish people in your life, ask God to help you respond appropriately.

What if the life you long for is just one step away? In this message from Pastor John Stickl, we talk about how the steps God gives us when we come to Him for help may not always make sense to us. In these moments, we get to decide if we have the faith to align with what He says and believe that a closer relationship with Him is worth it – even if it means looking foolish to the world.

The Bible clearly describes foolish behavior and warns us about it. Some people behave foolishly on a sporadic basis; others are consistently foolish. As we talk about foolish people, we need to be aware that we could be talking about ourselves as well. None of us is exempt from any of these foolish characteristics. I spent ten years doing my own thing, walking away from my commitment to Jesus Christ, and I shake my head as I think of how foolishly I behaved in those years. We will look to God's Word to define foolish behavior for ourselves and look again to tell us what our responsibility is when we deal with that kind of person. Not all foolish people have all these characteristics. You may know foolish people with only one of these traits, but it is so pronounced that it consumes them. What is foolish behavior? Denying, disregarding, or rebelling against God The fool says in his heart “There is no God” (Psalm 14:1). It is very foolish to ignore the living God. In fact, nothing could be more foolish. And this applies not only to those who are outright atheists or agnostics but also to those who live as though there is no God. If you asked them, many would say, “I believe there is a God.” But nothing in their life or lifestyle shows any acknowledgement of God. They live as though God does not exist. The Bible says they are fools. Slandering, lying, deceiving He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool (Proverbs 10:18). Foolish people don't hesitate to lie. They are big on running other people down. Their mouths often get them into trouble. Just think of the foolish people you know. Isn't their mouth one of their biggest problems? When our mouths are out of control, we, too, are foolish.

Job forces a third category of suffering in our theology Consequence of sin To draw us to faith, grow us But what about Job? To be fair, Job's three friends came to him in his greatest time of need. Their advice comes in 3 Rounds: Round 1: Job, you have to be the source! Round 2: Job, you have to be stupid! Round 3: Job, you have the solution! Remember… Hurting in the Lord is not simple Waiting on the Lord is not passive Trusting in the Lord is not surrendering Walking with the Lord is essential If you find yourself sitting with someone suffering… Pray first Serve second Speak third And when you speak… Speak only absolute truth from God's word Speak often of Christ and His power, love, and control Speak of obedience that is only driven by the gospel and empowered by The Spirit    

Join us today as we discuss how God calls the lowly and humble to shame the wise. What has God called you to, and how does God want to work in and through you as part of the body of Christ?

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today's readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Are you truly ready for the return of Christ? In this continuation of his teaching through the Olivet Discourse, Pastor Brian Gunter turns to Matthew 25 and the sobering parable of the ten virgins. What separates the wise from the foolish—and why does Jesus end the parable with such a terrifying warning?Brian explores the ancient wedding background, the significance of the lamps and oil, and the danger of possessing an outward profession of faith without the reality behind it. Salvation cannot be borrowed from parents, churches, theological knowledge, or religious activity.The warning is simple and urgent: when the Bridegroom comes, the door is shut.Watch as Brian unpacks one of Christ's most searching parables and its call to genuine faith, perseverance, and readiness.Watch all of our videos and subscribe to our channel for the latest content >HereHere

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Episode #220 – Stop Being Foolish!Response to the Sermon on the Mount – Part 2 (Matthew 7:24–27)How does a believer move from hearing Christ's words to faithfully living them?Episode #220 of the Way of the Bible podcast continues our study of Jesus' illustration of the Wise and Foolish Builders by issuing a direct challenge to believers: Stop being foolish. Rather than focusing primarily on the unbelieving world, this episode examines Christ's warnings to His own church and calls every follower of Jesus to renewed faithfulness. The message begins by revisiting Jesus' conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 7:24–27, where two builders hear the same words but respond differently. One builds upon the rock through obedient faith, while the other builds upon sand by refusing to put Christ's teaching into practice. This contrast provides the framework for the episode's central question: What does spiritual foolishness look like in the life of a believer? To answer that question, the discussion turns to Revelation 3 and Christ's letter to the church in Laodicea. Jesus describes believers who have become spiritually lukewarm—neither fully committed nor openly opposed to Him. They believe themselves to be rich and self-sufficient, yet Christ sees them as spiritually poor, blind, and in need of repentance. His rebuke is not intended to condemn but to restore those whom He loves. The episode also places this warning within the broader story of Scripture. From Genesis, where humanity's rebellion brought sin and death into the world, to Revelation, where God restores creation and dwells with His redeemed people, the Bible consistently calls God's people to trust Him, reject deception, and persevere in faithful obedience. The Christian life is not merely about entering heaven but about growing into the likeness of Christ through the transforming work of the Holy Spirit. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, listeners are reminded that believers will one day give an account for how they have built upon the foundation of Jesus Christ. Paul urges Christians not to deceive themselves by adopting the wisdom of this world but to pursue the wisdom that comes from God. Spiritual maturity is measured not by knowledge alone but by lives increasingly marked by humility, holiness, and faithful service. The episode concludes with Christ's gracious invitation: "Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent." His desire is not merely that believers avoid judgment but that they experience restored fellowship with Him, live as children of light, and prepare faithfully for His return. Ultimately, Episode #220 reminds us that the call to "stop being foolish" is not a message of despair but of hope. Jesus continues to seek, correct, restore, and strengthen those who belong to Him. The question before every believer is both simple and searching:Will we continue building on the shifting sands of self-reliance, or will we once again build our lives upon the Rock who is Jesus Christ?

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