Podcasts about Foolishness

Rabbi Saadia Gaon's sefer Emunot V'Deot (Book of Beliefs and Opinions) innovated the genre of Jewish philosophy. Long before Rabbi Yehuda HaLevi and the Rambam, R. Saadia paved the road for viewing Jewish principles through a lens of classic Greek philosophy, the science of his time, and is justifiably where Jewish philosophy begins. Join ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rabbi Daniel Korobkin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ as he explores this important, monumental work, tracing the differences in approach between R. Saadia and those who came after him.For the original course page please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://webyeshiva.org/course/emunot-vdeot-the-first-book-of-jewish-philosophy/

In this powerful sermon, guest speaker Sean Samuelu shares his journey from serving as an English-speaking pastor at a Korean Presbyterian church to planting Remedy Chapel in Fresno, across from Fresno City College. He expresses deep gratitude for the mentorship of Pastor Karl and the church's generous support, which has impacted lives both locally and globally. Diving into Psalm 107, Sean explores four groups of people—those who wander, sit in darkness, live in foolishness, and face storms—highlighting God's unfailing love that heals, saves, and delivers. Through personal anecdotes and scripture, he underscores the transformative power of Jesus, encouraging believers to reflect on God's goodness and inviting others to consider the hope found in Christ.Watch all our sermons on our YouTube channel "Flipside Christian Church"Join us in person 9:00am & 10:30am every Sunday morning.37193 Ave 12 #3h, Madera, CA 93636For more visit us at flipside.churchFor more podcasts visit flipsidepodcasts.transistor.fm

God, in His infinite wisdom, uses what the world considers foolish—the preaching of the cross—to confound the wise. The power of salvation is not found in human wisdom or eloquence, but in the message of Christ's sacrificial love.Main Points:1. To an unsaved world, the salvation that God offers us through Christ seems incomprehensible to those who haven't experienced it. It sounds like “foolishness” to say that salvation could come through a cross—a death marked by weakness, defeat, and humiliation. Yet this “foolishness” was the salvation that Paul preached! 2. God took something shameful and weak—death on a cross—and made it the foundation of wisdom and power. God does the unimaginable. Later in verse 27, Paul would say that God chooses the weak and foolish things of the world to shame the wise.3. The simple message of the Gospel, though considered foolish by the world, carries the power to transform lives and bring about salvation. Today's Scripture Verses:1 Corinthians 1:18-24 - “For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. For it is written: “I will destroy the wisdom of the wise; the intelligence of the intelligent I will frustrate.”  Where is the wise person? Where is the teacher of the law? Where is the philosopher of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For since in the wisdom of God the world through its wisdom did not know him, God was pleased through the foolishness of what was preached to save those who believe. Jews demand signs and Greeks look for wisdom, but we preach Christ crucified: a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles, but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God. For the foolishness of God is wiser than human wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than human strength.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs—a Christian devotional podcast featuring peaceful music and daily Bible readings from the Book of Proverbs. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.

In this week's Words & Numbers, Ant and James tackle the misunderstood world of corporate stock buybacks—are they economic malpractice or just savvy business? The duo then pivots to publicly funded media, taking aim at the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and questioning its continued reliance on taxpayer dollars in an age of abundant private alternatives. They also examine the federal government's rare (and tiny) budget surplus in June, dissecting whether it's a meaningful trend or a statistical blip. Along the way, Steve Miller cancels his tour for baffling reasons, Trump forgets he appointed Powell, and the guys reflect on why government tax revenue stubbornly sticks to 18% of GDP—no matter the policy. As always, they ask: what's the data say, and so what? Get Your Copy of Cooperation and Coercion Now!http://www.cooperationandcoercion.com See More Ant and James!http://www.wordsandnumbers.org Show Your Support for Words & Numbers at Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/wordsandnumbers Quick Hitshttps://loudwire.com/steve-miller-cancels-tour-natural-disasters/ Foolishness of the Weekhttps://www.npr.org/2025/07/17/nx-s1-5469904/npr-pbs-cuts-rescission-senate-vote Words & Numbers Backstagehttps://youtu.be/i73H047bID8?si=zUTcXrBYDolwTVgl https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/MSPUS https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/LES1252881500Q https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/average-home-size/#space https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/CUUR0000SETA01 More James at Smoke & Storieshttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjILow4-ZJpBV-NnmSusZJ_vCuzKUJ4Ig More Ant on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/antonydavies Let Us Know What You Thinkmailto:wordsandnumberspodcast@gmail.com Antony Davies on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/antonydavies James R. Harrigan on Twitterhttps://twitter.com/JamesRHarrigan #AntonyDavies #JamesRHarrigan #WordsAndNumbers #economics #government #politics #policy #libertarian #classicalliberal #podcast #educational Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ever feel torn between pursuing big dreams and being responsible—especially when life doesn't fit neatly into your plans?In this episode, Stephanie and Christopher Muiña get real about navigating the tension between faithfulness and wisdom as they search for a new home in Miami—a journey full of uncertainty, stretching, and lots of prayer. From wrestling with scarcity mindsets and feeling the pressure to make wise financial moves, to embracing wise counsel and releasing control to God, their candid conversation offers insights you can apply to any major decision—be it buying a house, parenting, marriage, or handling health scares.Expect honest stories, some authentically tough questions, big laughs, and genuine advice that helps you leave behind fear-driven choices and discover how faith and wisdom can work hand in hand for your future.Support the showJoin our Podience Textline! You can connect with us via text to ask questions and get updates! Text FAMILY to 302-524-0800 Get our TFB Newsletter Join our TFB Newsletter and get more inside news from the Alessis + tips and strategies for a happier family! Get free access to the newsletter Support the Family Business Follow Us on Instagram and Facebook Subscribe on YouTube Leave a review Listen to the Alessi sisters' daily devotional podcast My Morning Devotional

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What the church does for Christ is foolishness to the world. It will never make sense to a materialistic world why believers give up the world to serve Christ, but Christ gave up so much greater for the believer.

Cali, Bryan and Todd discuss the Parable of the Unjust Servant in Luke 16:1-13. Click here (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=luke%2016%3A%201-13&version=NIV) to read the passage. Click here (https://www.newyorker.com/news/our-local-correspondents/the-party-is-cancelled) to read the article they discuss, Emma Green's "The Party Is Cancelled".

Why does Paul call the cross "the foolishness of God" when God is perfectly wise? Dr. Neufeld explores how the cross appears foolish to human wisdom but represents God's power to save. He identifies four fatal reasons people reject the cross: trusting human judgment over God's, following what's trendy rather than eternal truth, pursuing dead-end philosophies, and ignoring God's revelation.The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!

Be blessed as you listen to this life-changing message preached at the Victory Secrets Service on the 20-07-25

Join us as we continue the series, What is Truth? Today we explore the failed human attempts to define truth without God.

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6. Foolishness (Proverbs 9) by Church in the Square (Sermon Audio)

In this four-week series through Proverbs, we'll explore what it means to live wisely in areas like decisions, relationships, words, and wealth. As we walk the path of wisdom over folly, we discover that true wisdom is found in Jesus—the wisdom of God in flesh. ------------------------------------------------------------- No matter where you are on your journey of faith, you belong here. We are a non-denominational church driven by our mission to make and grow followers of Jesus. To learn more about our church and how to get connected, we invite you to visit https://thehills.org/.

Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20 // In this text, the Preacher highlights the absurdity of foolishness. Over and against foolish power, profit, poise, and pleasures, we seek after a heart of wisdom not by learning principles of wisdom, but by cherishing Christ our wisdom.

What do dead flies and perfume have to do with wisdom and folly? Explore Ecclesiastes 10 in Pastor Kevin's message, A WORKABLE SYSTEM.

Sermon in a Sentence: God's faithfulness will overcome your foolishness.

Foolishness is generally not desirable. Except when it's GOd's foolishness. God is so great that even his foolishness shames human wisdom. Today we'll see God being foolish to the max! But we'll also see the full extent of his love. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

What Do You Do with Rejection of Evidence? John 10:22-42 John states the purpose in John 20:30-31. 30 Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.A. The Ministry of the Pre-incarnate King (1:1-18)B. The Ministry of the Incarnate King (1:19-19:42)C. The Ministry of the Risen King (20:1-21:25) I. Jesus Uncovers the Reasons for Their Rejection John 10:22-26II. Jesus Uncovers the Ramifications of Their Rejection John 10:27-31 III. Jesus Uncovers the Foolishness of Their Rejection John 10:32-42 The debate is now on with the gathered Jews, centering around 2 titles: 1. Messiah (24-30) & 2. Son of God (31-39) Blessing & Privileges of followers1. Summoned people – hear the voice v272. Gifted people – eternal life v283. Secured people – v29

Pastor Patrick Anthony Scripture: Jeremiah 8:4-17

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The EC Show: Fireworks, Futbol & Fourth of July Foolishness Recorded LIVE from the glitzy Center for the Arts in Coral Springs, Florida, your favorite trio—Emilio Colón Sr., Emilio Colón Jr., and Joseph “I've-never-played-soccer-but-have-opinions” Buto—are back to light this episode up like it's the Fourth of July (because it is).In this star-spangled episode:  We wish America a big ol' Happy Birthday!  (Yes, we brought party hats.)  We break down the Soccerpalooza going down this summer—Gold Cup, USWNT, USMNT, FIFA Club World Cup—basically, if there's a ball and grass, we've got thoughts.  All of this chaos is ramping up to the big one—FIFA World Cup 2026hosted by Canada, Mexico, and the USA. Get your BBQ and brackets ready.  We send a heartfelt (and slightly jealous) farewell to Enasia Colón, our Florida State Seminole, who's off to Seattle—probably to start a soccer team, a start-up, or a coffee empire.  Plus: merch, cars, and the kind of energy that only The EC Show can deliver. Grab that sweet EC RespECt drip at enasiacolon.com  Buying a car? Don't overthink it—AutoNation has dealerships coast-to-coast. Just walk in and say, “The EC boys sent me.” Boom. VIP energy.Hit that like, drop your favorite Fourth of July memory in the comments, and subscribe before Joseph tries to predict World Cup winners with a Magic 8-ball again.#TheECShow #FourthOfJulyVibes #SoccerSummer #ECRespECt #AutoNationFamily #FIFA2026Countdown #LiveFromCoralSprings

Pride is the pathway for destruction. When someone's life is in shambles, pride often went before that.In his series Faces of Pride, Dr. Gabriel Allen Powell unpacks the complexities of pride and its many faces by challenging listeners to examine their hearts, confront uncomfortable truths, and pursue authentic humility over mere outward appearances. The message takes a close look at intellectual pride—how the need to always be right and difficulty submitting to authority can damage relationships and spiritual growth. Support the showText encounteratl to 94000 to stay up-to-date on all things Encounter.Worship with EncounterSundays at 9 AM ET | Wednesdays at 7:30 PM ETSupport EncounterText egive to 77977 Connect with EncounterFacebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | WebsiteConnect with Dr. GabeInstagram | YouTube | Website

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Send us a textWelcome to Wise Words from Proverbs—a Christian devotional podcast featuring peaceful music and daily Bible readings from the Book of Proverbs. Each episode offers short, faith-filled encouragement to help you start your day with clarity, wisdom, and peace from God's Word.

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Pastor Leah Klingseis uses the image of building on rock versus sand to show that true stability comes from doing Jesus' words. She reminds us that obedience isn't about earning grace but is the natural outcome of having received it.

Good morning, Radiant! Mike Young is teaching today. Continuing "Summer of Wisdom" in Proverbs: wisdom is rooted in fear of the Lord, fueled by a teachable spirit, and avoiding foolishness. Today: the incredible power of our words.Scripture References: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs (various), Matthew 12:33-37, James 3, Romans 8:9-11, Romans 10:9-10, Proverbs 6:16-19, Proverbs 11:13, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 15:1, Proverbs 28:23, Proverbs 16:24, Proverbs 25:11, Proverbs 15:4, Proverbs 10:19, Proverbs 17:28Key Points:Words: Weapon & Divine Reflection:Proverbs 18:21: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue."Our words, unique to humans, reflect God's image. He spoke creation; we wield similar power.Every word carries spiritual weight: fostering flourishing or destruction. Reckless speech yields bad "fruit"; Spirit-led words bring peace.Words' Source (Matthew 12):Jesus: "Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks." (Matt 12:34). Words perfectly mirror our heart.Bitter hearts speak cutting words; Spirit-filled hearts speak grace.Jesus warns: "Account for every careless word" (Matt 12:36).Jesus' "harsh" words (e.g., "brood of vipers") were perfectly aimed to expose hypocrisy, unlike our own. He perfectly tamed His tongue.Proverbs on Speech: Death-Bringing:Lying (Prov 12:22): Erodes trust.Gossip/Slander (Prov 11:13): Destroys relationships.Hasty (Prov 29:20): Causes irreversible damage.Contentious (Prov 15:1): Escalates conflict.Flattery (Prov 28:23): Insincere praise entraps.Proverbs on Speech: Life-Giving:Truthful (Prov 12:19): Established forever.Gracious (Prov 16:24): "Like honeycomb, sweetness to the soul."Well-timed (Prov 25:11): Precious, beautiful.Comforting/Gentle (Prov 15:4): Bring healing; "a gentle tongue is a tree of life."Restraint (Prov 17:28): "Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise." Silence can be powerful.Words Shape Eternity:We can't perfectly tame our tongues; only Jesus did. He lives in us!Rom 10:9-10: mouth confession saves. Rom 8:9-11: Spirit in us gives life.God gives us words to proclaim the Gospel, bringing others from death to life. More than avoiding negative speech, actively bringing God's Kingdom.Conclusion:Our words hold incredible power. We're imperfect, but Jesus, the living Word, perfectly tamed His tongue to bring life, even through death. We now partake in His "fruit."Call to Action:At the table, confess foolishness/death-bringing words. Ask God for His ways. Then, stop talking and listen for His voice. Let the Holy Spirit transform your mouth to proclaim good news and bring life. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

The limitless love of God takes us beyond our expectations and into a whole new world. 1 Cor 1:25-27.

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What about modern pinnacles of higher education in the U.S. like Harvard, Yale, and Princeton—places that have entrenched antisemitism and other -isms in the life of the university? Are these institutions that were founded for training members of the Christian clergy smart or savvy? How did such institutions start out so eager to be Christian then ultimately become much the very opposite? Join Kevin as we take a broad look at the commonplace drifting into foolishness, specifically of Christian institutions! // Download this episode's Application & Action questions and PDF transcript at whitestone.org.

 It's summer time and here on Youth Culture Matters we're devoting our time to shorter episodes where we're talking about "Purposeful Parenting." We'll be addressing timely topics to encourage and equip you as parents to help your kids navigate their world in ways that bring honor and glory to God. Take a few minutes to listen in today as Walt Mueller shares ways to talk to your kids about making wise as opposed to foolish choices.

Episode 2658 - Vinnie Tortorich and Anna Vocino discuss news from Eat Happy Kitchen, another attempt at fake fat foolishness, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2025/06/fake-fat-foolishness-episode-2658 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Fake Fat Foolishness Different social platforms have different levels of engagement for both Vinnie and Anna. (3:00) Vinnie experimented on X regarding the naming of a post. Changing the words in the post name altered the level of engagement, even though nothing else in the post had been changed. (10:00) They chat about personalities in the health space. (13:00) Several have presented information that was taken directly from Nina Teicholz without giving credit to Nina. (15:00) The ketogenic diet has been around for over 100 years. (18:00) There is still plenty of disbelief that fat is healthy. (20:00) They discuss menopausal changes and how they affect a woman's belly. Serena saw changes after changing her exercise routine and trying a CGM. Anna found an article regarding an ingredient similar to Olestra. (30:00) Olestra is a modified fat that was in food products, but was short-lived as it would cause "anal leakage." Salt, Sugar, Fat by Michael Moss is in Vinnie's book club. (34:00) They chat about a recent guest, Vince Sanders, who discussed CBD products with Vinnie. (54:00) More News If you are interested in the NSNG® VIP group, register here! Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days of Our Lives on the Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it!   Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available!  You can go to You can order it from Vinnie's Book Club. Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/   PURCHASE  DIRTY KETO (2024) The documentary launched in August 2024! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's fourth documentary in just over five years. Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. Additionally, the more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere:

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Scripture References: Proverbs (various throughout), Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 1:22-23, Proverbs 9:13-18, Proverbs 12:15, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 15:5, Proverbs 17:10, Proverbs 18:2, Proverbs 26:4-5, Proverbs 26:9-12, Proverbs 29:9, Ephesians 2:1-5Intro:Happy Father's Day! This summer, we're exploring Proverbs and its powerful themes. Today, we're tackling fools. While the joke writes itself, I know the men here are anything but. I see men yearning for wisdom, seeking to be better fathers, husbands, and men. I'm proud to link arms with you. Today, we'll bless the fathers and ask God to guide us in wisdom.Key Points:Proverbs and Categories of People:Proverbs describes the world as it is, not just as it should be. It uses categories like the righteous, wicked, wise, and fool to describe generalities.While we're all unique, wisdom comes from understanding these simple patterns.God is direct; He hates sin and pride. This directness isn't mean, but a part of His character, as seen in the Law, Prophets, Psalms, and even Jesus' parables (sheep and goats, wise and foolish virgins).Our "squishiness" about these terms can stem from taking sin too lightly. God takes sin seriously, and so should we.Understanding the "Simple," the "Wise," and the "Fool":The simple person is naive or inexperienced. This isn't bad; Proverbs is written for the simple, like a father instructing his son (Proverbs 1:4). To gain from Proverbs, we must see ourselves as simple.The wise person has a teachable spirit and puts God's authority in the right place, understanding that "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge" (Proverbs 1:7).The fool is the opposite of wise. Proverbs 1:7 concludes: "fools despise wisdom and instruction." A fool is not interested in learning or growing; at their heart is pride, believing "I've got this."Characteristics of a Fool in Action:Self-Righteous and Opinionated: Puts full weight on their own views, ignores others (Proverbs 12:15, 18:2).Quarrelsome and Reactive: Always ready to fight, broadcasts emotions (Proverbs 15:5, 29:9). Social media can make us fools, amplifying these temptations.Resistant to Correction: Hates reproof, stuck in a loop of repeating mistakes (Proverbs 15:5, 17:10, 26:11).Wisdom's Warning (Proverbs 26:12): "Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for him." This calls us to humility; when God corrects, will we learn or push back?The Seduction and Consequences of Folly:Lady Folly is loud, seductive, and knows nothing (Proverbs 9:13). She tells us what we want to hear, making us feel good while leading to ruin."There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death" (Proverbs 14:12). Our culture says "follow your heart," but the Bible says our intuition needs God's shaping.Folly is deadly serious: It leads to disgrace, destruction, and hurts the community (Proverbs 13:16, 10:27, 26:10).While modern safety nets may buffer immediate consequences, foolishness still leads to a "slow dripping away of life" – broken relationships, limited opportunities, loneliness.Dealing with Fools:If you have authority: Punish foolishness for the good of the community. This sets an example for the simple (Proverbs 19:25). Don't honor foolishness. In parenting, actively train children in wisdom, as "folly is bound up in the hea Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

Here's an experiment: Take a young artist with no interest in investing, no financial savvy, and a ton of debt, and then drop him into the deep end of Foolishness. Wait 25 years, and what do you get? A Fool for life! This week, producer Rick Engdahl comes to the other side of the glass to reflect on what he's learned from 10 years of RBI and a career at The Motley Fool. Host: David Gardner Guest: Rick Engdahl Producer: Bart Shannon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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