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It began with an unsettling presence in the upstairs bathroom. Every time the storyteller showered, she sensed a young girl with long black hair clutching a knife silently standing beside the tub. The girl never moved, only appeared when the storyteller's eyes were closed — a vision so vivid she showered with the curtain half-open, terrified to turn her back. The entire house carried a heavy, anxious energy. Footsteps pounded up and down the stairs at night. Shadows darted across doorways and stood in the open closet. An old man's apparition was often seen leaning over her baby brother's crib, waking him with terrified screams. The most unforgettable encounter happened one afternoon while sitting at the family computer: a female voice drifted from the stairs asking, “Are you dead yet?” Convinced she was alone, she grabbed her things and fled outside, sobbing as she called her mother. Decades later, the memories remain: the haunted bathroom, the voices, the faceless figures in the hall. Was it the land, the house itself, or something tied to her family's troubled past? #TrueGhostStory #HauntedHouse #SouthCarolinaHaunting #KnifeHoldingGhost #AreYouDeadYet #CreepyVoices #RealParanormalStory #HauntedBathroom #GhostStoriesOnline #ParanormalExperience Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Some hauntings start small: a shadow in the corner, a door left open, a faint sound in the night. But sometimes they build into something you can't ignore. In this unforgettable letter, a listener shares how his quiet home began to feel wrong, how his guitar strings vibrated with no one playing them, and how one night he clearly heard a voice lean close to his ear and whisper: “Groovy.” The word is bizarre. The moment is terrifying. And it's one of the strangest cases we've heard on the show. Tony, Carol, Todd, and Cathy dive into what makes this story so disturbing. They talk about how spirits can slowly pull people in, how attention fuels paranormal activity, and how “narcissistic ghosts” seem to feed off the energy of those who notice them. Carol shares her own haunting from Burlington, Iowa, where she felt a spirit grow too attached — so much so that she had to leave her apartment for good. This is the perfect example of a haunting that escalates. First, objects move. Then sounds appear. Then, suddenly, there's a voice so close it feels like someone is standing right behind you. Would you stay after that? #RealGhostStories #GroovyWhisper #HauntedGuitar #GhostVoice #CreepyStories #ScaryStories #HauntedHouse #ParanormalStory #ParanormalActivity #GhostTalk Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

What makes a life worth living? Fresh from leading a pilgrimage through Greece, John shares the impact of walking in the footsteps of St. Paul and how true discipleship means boldly proclaiming the Gospel no matter the cost. He and Victor reflect on courage, martyrdom, spiritual warfare, and the everyday call for Christians to live with conviction instead of comfort. If you've ever wondered what it looks like to live with real purpose and faith, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to embrace a life worth living. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

What would you do if your childhood home held secrets the living couldn't explain? For one family in Fort Worth, Texas, the paranormal was woven into everyday life. It began with blankets mysteriously placed over a sick infant and porcelain music boxes winding themselves in the night. A little girl claimed to play with her “Mima”—a grandmother who had died before she was born. And then came the day she saw a glowing figure walk straight out of the staircase and vanish through the front door. But the most chilling proof arrived in a photograph: a little girl smiling with her Easter baskets—while a ghostly figure with long hair leaned over her shoulder. Years later, her sister's fiancé woke gasping for air, convinced something had been strangling him in that same house. Footsteps, shadows, and strange happenings never left the family—until death itself brought her father home one last time. This is their story of ghosts, family, and undeniable proof. #HauntedHouse #RealGhostStories #GhostPhoto #ParanormalProof #EasterGhost #LifeAfterDeath #ChildhoodHaunting #PoltergeistActivity #GhostlyVisitation #TrueGhostStory Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Genesis 12:3 is a foundational scripture for non-Jews, Christians, to be a blessing to Israel, and for Israel to be a blessing to the families of the world. It's reciprocal, a formula, albeit parallel. But it's also sometimes overused, and done so in ways that are transactional, even manipulative. How can we understand the depth and obligations of this pivotal verse and what are our reciprocal obligations to one another as Jews with the world, and the world – and specifically Christians – to Israel and the Jewish people. Buckle up. You've never heard this one verse unpacked in this depth, especially now.PLEASE DONATE TO THE GENESIS 123 FOUNDATION ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND AT WWW.GENESIS123.CO To join us making special events like this possible, please give generously at https://genesis123foundation.revv.co/soldierssocialwelfareGet information about how you can join FOOTSTEPS at https://genesis123.co/footsteps/For information about and how to register for Root & Branch, please go to www.RootandBranchIsrael.comConnect with the Genesis 123 Foundation at www.Genesis123.co and learn how you can host Shabbat in your community.FB - www.facebook.com/Genesis123Foundation Twitter - @Genesis123FIG - Genesis_123_FoundationFind out how you can be part of Run for Zion and bless Israel with every step at www.RunforZion.com.

Friendship is one of the greatest gifts God gives us, but too often men settle for surface-level relationships. In this episode, John welcomes one of his closest friends, Nick Roberts, for a candid conversation about faith, brotherhood, and the power of walking through life with a friend. God designed us to walk side by side. Whether it's men's groups, accountability partners, recreational sports teams, or anything in between: you will benefit from finding brothers in Christ who will not only make you laugh, but also call you higher. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

A Host of Troubles Then the LORD sent Nathan to David. And he came to him and said, “There were two men in one city, the one rich and the other poor. The rich man had a great many flocks and herds. But the poor man had nothing except one little ewe lamb which he bought and nourished; and it grew up together with him and his children. It would eat of his bread and drink of his cup and lie in his bosom, and was like a daughter to him. Now a traveler came to the rich man, and he was unwilling to take from his own flock or his own herd to prepare for the wayfarer who had come to him; rather he took the poor man's ewe lamb and prepared it for the man who had come to him.” Then David's anger burned greatly against the man, and he said to Nathan, “As the LORD lives, surely the man who has done this deserves to die. He must make restitution for the lamb fourfold, because he did this thing and had no compassion.” Nathan then said to David, “You are the man!  The rich man was quite a host! The hospitality he offered his guest was not real hospitality at all. He faked his compassion for the weary traveler. He was so stingy that he killed another man's beloved pet and passed it off as his own sacrificial gift for the guest's benefit. This would be a prime place for a political commentary on the current state of affairs in the United States' political situation, but the reader is intelligent enough to understand that facet of the parable. Fake hospitality deceives people into thinking the host really cares and has compassion. What the wicked host offers is nothing more than someone else's hard work and property. To review from last week's text in this heavenly hospitality series, a righteous guest seeks a righteous home for hospitality, and he/she has the authority to bless that home with peace: “Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support. And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. As you enter the house, give it your greeting. If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet. Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.” (Mt 10:9-15)   Yeshua sent out his disciples as his messengers. They were to practice what they'd seen Yeshua do: teach, preach, immerse, comfort, exhort, rebuke, heal, and so on. "Let love of the brethren continue. Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it." (He 13:1-2) These are not random strangers who visit, but "brothers" in the faith. No doubt the rich man had some level of acquaintance with the poor man he robbed. He knew where and when to steal the poor man's lamb, perhaps while the poor man was working or gone to the market. A lamb who was raised like his own daughter would not have been left unguarded very often. The rich man's act was premeditated, cunning, a masquerade of righteousness over a filthy act of cruel robbery. Strangely, Scripture links two concepts in the same neighborhood, called smikhut (placement). Those two concepts are lack of hospitality and fornication/adultery. In David's case, he was the adulterer “rich man” who slaughtered the poor man's lamb to prepare for the guest. This was also in the neighborhood of hospitality to strangers and "angels" in Hebrews Thirteen. Just skip one verse down: “Marriage is to be held in honor among all, and the marriage bed is to be undefiled; for fornicators and adulterers God will judge.” (He 13:4) A wicked person may seem to offer hospitality,

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Eco-friendly tourism doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing philosophy. In this episode of Merging Into Life, host Kim Rodrigues is joined by Claire Martin, an eco-conscious travel creator and founder of Claire's Footsteps, to talk about how we can all make more mindful travel choices. It doesn't matter if it is in far-flung Sri Lanka or on spring break, the smallest effort can have a big impact. Especially if we all pitch in. From slow travel to over-tourism, supporting local businesses to spotting greenwashing, Claire offers practical, shame-free ways to reduce your impact and connect more deeply with the places you visit.

Caller Brandy from Austin, Texas, delivers a chilling story that mixes grief, music, and the unexplained. After moving from California and working exhausting overnight shifts, she tried to grab sleep during the day. But her rest was broken by phantom footsteps racing across laminate floors. Each time she called out — silence. Each time she checked, only her sleeping dog. Then, days after Tom Petty's death, her mom's phone suddenly started blasting one of his songs — no caller, no alert, no reason. The timing was uncanny, especially since Brandy admits she took Petty's death extremely hard, as though she'd lost someone she truly knew. The crew unpacks this story with a mix of empathy and fascination: how artists can shape our lives so profoundly that their passing feels personal, why music often feels like a bridge between the living and the dead, and whether this was a coincidence or a ghostly farewell. From Merle Haggard to Suzanne Somers, they tie in their own moments of pop culture grief and the paranormal echoes it can leave behind. This is a segment that hits both heart and spine — a ghost story, yes, but also a meditation on how loss lingers. Hashtags: #GhostStories #TomPetty #TexasHaunting #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedMusic #GriefAndGhosts #RealGhostStories #SpookyStories #ParanormalActivity #HauntedTexas #ParanormalEncounters Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Some hauntings start with a slam. This one began with a song. At just four years old, she woke in the night to hear a woman's voice singing a lullaby in her room. Gentle, melodic… but impossible. No one was there. No rocking chair. No mother at her bedside. Just the unmistakable voice of someone who shouldn't exist. That was the first time. Soon, the activity escalated. A presence sat on her bed, pressing down through the blanket and touching her arm with a real, solid hand. Footsteps echoed in empty hallways. The kitchen screen door creaked open on its own. And at the end of the hallway, night after night, she felt eyes watching her from the dark. As she grew older, the haunting followed. With her best friend Annie, cold spots appeared in classrooms, shadow figures dissolved into trees, and one night a table was flipped upside down while they slept beside it — the glass of water sitting perfectly upright on the floor beneath. Paranormal activity didn't just visit; it lived with them. Years later, the house revealed its darkest proof. Using a simple recorder, she captured EVPs that sent chills down her spine: a man's voice whispering “Let me out,” another answering “I'm coming, I love you,” and the unmistakable sound of a child's laughter in an empty room. These weren't echoes. They were real. The haunting didn't stop at the walls of the house. Phone calls came from the dead — numbers lighting up the caller ID belonging to friends and family who had already passed away. Sometimes silence, sometimes static, but always undeniable. This isn't just another ghost story. This is a true haunting that lasted a lifetime — a chilling reminder that houses remember, voices linger, and the line between the living and the dead is far thinner than we want to believe. #RealGhostStories #TrueHaunting #EVPVoices #Ghosts #HauntedHouse #Poltergeist #ParanormalActivity #PhoneCallsFromTheDead #ChildhoodHaunting #CreepyStories #GhostVoices #TrueStory Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Caller Brandy from Austin, Texas, delivers a chilling story that mixes grief, music, and the unexplained. After moving from California and working exhausting overnight shifts, she tried to grab sleep during the day. But her rest was broken by phantom footsteps racing across laminate floors. Each time she called out — silence. Each time she checked, only her sleeping dog. Then, days after Tom Petty's death, her mom's phone suddenly started blasting one of his songs — no caller, no alert, no reason. The timing was uncanny, especially since Brandy admits she took Petty's death extremely hard, as though she'd lost someone she truly knew. The crew unpacks this story with a mix of empathy and fascination: how artists can shape our lives so profoundly that their passing feels personal, why music often feels like a bridge between the living and the dead, and whether this was a coincidence or a ghostly farewell. From Merle Haggard to Suzanne Somers, they tie in their own moments of pop culture grief and the paranormal echoes it can leave behind. This is a segment that hits both heart and spine — a ghost story, yes, but also a meditation on how loss lingers. Hashtags: #GhostStories #TomPetty #TexasHaunting #ParanormalPodcast #HauntedMusic #GriefAndGhosts #RealGhostStories #SpookyStories #ParanormalActivity #HauntedTexas #ParanormalEncounters Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Some hauntings start with a slam. This one began with a song. At just four years old, she woke in the night to hear a woman's voice singing a lullaby in her room. Gentle, melodic… but impossible. No one was there. No rocking chair. No mother at her bedside. Just the unmistakable voice of someone who shouldn't exist. That was the first time. Soon, the activity escalated. A presence sat on her bed, pressing down through the blanket and touching her arm with a real, solid hand. Footsteps echoed in empty hallways. The kitchen screen door creaked open on its own. And at the end of the hallway, night after night, she felt eyes watching her from the dark. As she grew older, the haunting followed. With her best friend Annie, cold spots appeared in classrooms, shadow figures dissolved into trees, and one night a table was flipped upside down while they slept beside it — the glass of water sitting perfectly upright on the floor beneath. Paranormal activity didn't just visit; it lived with them. Years later, the house revealed its darkest proof. Using a simple recorder, she captured EVPs that sent chills down her spine: a man's voice whispering “Let me out,” another answering “I'm coming, I love you,” and the unmistakable sound of a child's laughter in an empty room. These weren't echoes. They were real. The haunting didn't stop at the walls of the house. Phone calls came from the dead — numbers lighting up the caller ID belonging to friends and family who had already passed away. Sometimes silence, sometimes static, but always undeniable. This isn't just another ghost story. This is a true haunting that lasted a lifetime — a chilling reminder that houses remember, voices linger, and the line between the living and the dead is far thinner than we want to believe. #RealGhostStories #TrueHaunting #EVPVoices #Ghosts #HauntedHouse #Poltergeist #ParanormalActivity #PhoneCallsFromTheDead #ChildhoodHaunting #CreepyStories #GhostVoices #TrueStory Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

We praise God that thousands are rallying to take up Charlie's mantle to boldly proclaim the Gospel and biblical truths to the world. What do we need to do to be ready for this task?

We live in a world of constant noise. Phones, notifications, schedules, and other distractions keep us running without rest. And yet, so many of us cry out, “Why can't I hear God?” In this episode, John shares a personal reflection on how God speaks. Not through the noise, but in the silence, in the whisper. Drawing from Scripture, the saints, and his own story, he explains why we struggle to hear God's voice and how we can return to the quiet places where He waits for us. If you've been longing for direction, peace, or simply to know God is near, this episode is your invitation to slow down, be still, and listen for His whisper. Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Idol or Angel? Scripture commands us not to make images of things in the earth or in the heavens to worship them. This means different things to different people, even within the Jewish community. It is one of those commandments that drives the reader to its multiple other mentions in Scripture to make full sense of it: “You shall not make for yourself an idol, or any likeness of what is in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the water under the earth." (Ex 20:4) Some may not possess any figured images, applying the mitzvah very strictly. Others may give their children dolls or have animal sculpture for decoration, applying additional context for the mitzvah, which is having an image for the purpose of worshiping it or acknowledging its power: You shall not make for yourselves idols, nor shall you set up for yourselves an image or a sacred pillar, nor shall you place a figured stone in your land to bow down to it; for I am the LORD your God. (Le 26:1) In this application, a person avoids images of known gods, demons, or symbols denoting such, but does not avoid having photographs, artwork, or objects in the shape of animals or heavenly bodies, etc. The Tabernacle and Temple were decorated with images of both heavenly and earthly objects according to a Divinely-prescribed pattern. The range of interpretations is not unusual, and it lends itself to investigation so that one can learn more about the mitzvah by tracking down every mention of images as idols. This week, we'll take a look at a song traditionally sung on Erev Shabbat to usher in the Divine Presence on Shabbat, for Shabbat is a moed, an appointed time when the Creator of the Universe promises to visit those who tend His Garden. Shir HaShirim (Song of Songs) 5:1 has been our working text for understanding the repopulation of the Garden when the Bride and Bridegroom join the Divine Presence at the wedding feast of resurrection: I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, friends; drink and imbibe deeply, O lovers. This sumptuous wedding meal inaugurates the reign of Messiah Yeshua, for he will return to earth with his holy ones to rule and restore the earth to the purpose for which the Father created it. What we have learned the last few weeks is that earthly hospitality to the righteous brother or sister is the Torah's pattern of preparation for the restoration of all things. Following our lesson on Avraham and the angels last week, let's pick up this week with Yeshua's reiteration of hospitality. A righteous guest seeks a righteous home for hospitality, and he/she has the authority to bless that home with peace: “Do not acquire gold, or silver, or copper for your money belts, or a bag for your journey, or even two coats, or sandals, or a staff; for the worker is worthy of his support. And whatever city or village you enter, inquire who is worthy in it, and stay at his house until you leave that city. As you enter the house, give it your greeting. If the house is worthy, give it your blessing of peace. But if it is not worthy, take back your blessing of peace. Whoever does not receive you, nor heed your words, as you go out of that house or that city, shake the dust off your feet. Truly I say to you, it will be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment than for that city.” (Mt 10:9-15) Yeshua sent out his disciples as his messengers. They were to practice what they'd seen Yeshua do: teach, preach, immerse, comfort, exhort, rebuke, heal, and so on. The disciples were messengers, sometimes called shliachim in Hebrew for "sent ones." Another word for messenger in Hebrew is malak: ???????? m?l?âk; to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher):—ambassador, angel, king, messenger

What does it mean to truly walk in the footsteps of faith? In this message from Romans 4:1-12, we look to the life of Abraham as Paul unpacks the heart of the gospel—righteousness by faith, not by works. Abraham's story reminds us that faith is not about boasting in our own achievements, but trusting in what God has promised and provided. Through the highs and lows of Abraham's journey, we see that faith is a matter of the heart—available to all who believe, regardless of background or outward signs. Join us as we explore how to follow Abraham's example and discover the blessing of a faith that rests in God's grace alone, so that we too may walk in “the footsteps of faith” that lead to true righteousness and relationship with God.NOTES:Romans 4:1-3Abraham As Our Example- Abraham: 75 Years Old (He Went)Genesis 12:1-4- Abraham: 80 Years Old (He Believed)Genesis 15:4-6- Abraham: 99 Years Old (He Cut/Removed)Genesis 17:1-6Genesis 17:10-14Genesis 17:22-24- Abraham: 132 Years Old (He Sacrificed)Genesis 22:1-2Genesis 22:10Romans 4:4Romans 3:23-24Romans 4:5-8James 2:14James 2:17James 2:18James 2:21-24Conviction is a Matter of the HeartRomans 4:6-8Psalm 32:1-5Circumcision is a Matter of the HeartRomans 4:9-10Romans 2:28-29Romans 4:11-12John 15:1-2Psalm 51:1-17

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Dr. Hormoz Shariat has been called "The Billy Graham of Iran" becoming a Christian in 1980 coming from his Moslem background upbringing in Iran. Learn why he believes that Iran will be the first Islamic nation that turns to Jesus as prophesied in Jeremiah 49:38, and why Iranians are ready for a major transformation—spiritually, socially, financially, and politically. How do Iranians feel about Israel and how does he influence this transformation through his 24/7 satellite program is the most watched Christian channel in Iran with over 7 million daily viewers (7.7% of the population)?PLEASE DONATE TO THE GENESIS 123 FOUNDATION ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND AT WWW.GENESIS123.COTo join us making special events like this possible, please give generously at https://genesis123foundation.revv.co/soldierssocialwelfareGet information about how you can join FOOTSTEPS at https://genesis123.co/footsteps/For information about and how to register for Root & Branch, please go to www.RootandBranchIsrael.comConnect with the Genesis 123 Foundation at www.Genesis123.co and learn how you can host Shabbat in your community.FB - www.facebook.com/Genesis123Foundation Twitter - @Genesis123FIG - Genesis_123_FoundationFind out how you can be part of Run for Zion and bless Israel with every step at www.RunforZion.com. -

This week, Jordan and Alex weigh their concern about the red-hot Guardians overtaking the division, recap the Yankees and Marlins series and share their predictions on how deep the Tigers can go in the playoffs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ep.199 is here! Come listen as we tell you all about the many games we played at JenCon2025, plus all the adventures we went on! Be sure to like, share, and subscribe! Game: 08:30 Topic: 42:39 Question: 48:15 Game Mentions: Satchel Quest, 23 Knives, Whale Riders, Marvel:Remix, Earth, Emerald Skulls, The Gang, Brass:Birmingham, The Great Split, Red Letter Yellow Letter, Rapid Dungeon, Dice Cards, Hot Steak, Ito, Two Rooms and a Boom, Werewolf in the Dark, Ready Set Bet, Quacks of Quedlinburg Support: If you would like to help us improve our product, here's where you can do that! www.patreon.com/MalthausGames podpledge.com?p=3D8L1M1V4S7F8... ko-fi.com/malthausgames Sound Attributions: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Bro... Edits: Cut to length and Faded in. Heavy Happy With Drums by Ryan Cullinane, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan Cullinane/Heavy Happy With Drums – Beat Driven Productions – Heavy Happy With Drums Edits: Cut to length and faded out. Crowd in a bar (LCR recording) by Leandros.Ntounis, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Leandros... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals and own recorded drink making sounds. Vinyl_record_needle_static_01.wav by joedeshon, downloaded from freesound.org/people/joedesho... Edits: Cut to length, added to music and raised volume level. Hidden Wall Opening by ertfelda, downloaded from freesound.org/people/ertfelda... Edits: Adjust volume and cut to length added jungle sound and voice. Yucatan jungle.mp3 by folkart films, downloaded from freesound.org/people/folkart%... Edits: Adjust volume, cut to length, added door sound and voice. Footsteps, Concretem A.wav by InspectorJ, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Inspecto... Edits: Cut to length, adjusted volume, added jungle sounds and voice. Fantasy Sounds Effects Library, Ambience_Cave_00.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactory, downloaded from freesound.org/people/LittleRo... Edits: Cut to length, faded in, adjusted volume and added footsteps, jungle sounds, stone door, and voice. Game Show Theme Tune by FoolBoyMedia, downloaded from freesound.org/people/FoolBoyM... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals, adjusted volume. Audience, Theatre Applause.wav by makosan, downloaded from freesound.org/people/makosan/... Edits: Added music, added voice, cut to length and adjusted volume

So much of our struggle in life comes down to one question: do we know who we are in God? In this episode, John welcomes Carrie Daunt—wife, mother of nine, and speaker with the John Paul II Healing Center—for a powerful conversation on identity and family life. Carrie shares how her newest book, Beloved Son, helps parents speak truth into their children's hearts, and why reclaiming our identity as beloved sons and daughters of the Father is the foundation for healing and freedom. Carrie and John also reflect on the challenges men and women face in living out their vocations, the importance of fathers manning their post, and how ordering our lives with God at the center changes everything. Find Carrie's new book: https://a.co/d/3B00HjY Check out more of Carrie's work: https://www.instagram.com/carriedaunt https://www.facebook.com/CarrieDaunt https://x.com/CarrieDaunt https://jpiihealingcenter.org Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

Lyse Doucet tells the history of Afghanistan in recent decades through the story of the Inter-Continental hotel, which opened in the capital in 1969. The BBC's international correspondent stayed there frequently from the late 1980s, and she details how the Soviet occupation, civil war, US invasion and the rise, fall and rise of the Taliban have all left their mark on 'The Finest Hotel in Kabul', and the people who worked there.There's plenty of pink champagne and fine dining in Michela Wrong's study of the rise and fall of Mobutu Sese Seko, the charismatic dictator of Congo/ Zaire at the end of the 20th century. It's 25 years since her biography, 'In the Footsteps of Mr Kurtz', was published, and as the Democratic Republic of Congo appears to be on the brink of another civil war, she reflects on this latest cycle of violence.There have been calls for international help in the DRC, but just how effective is military intervention in the long run? Ashleigh Percival-Borley served in Afghanistan in 2010 but had to watch from the sidelines as the US and UK abruptly pulled out a decade later, leaving a vacuum filled by the Taliban. Now, as a military historian and one of BBC Radio 4's researchers-in-residence, she's interested in giving voice to women in war – not just as the victims, but as active participants. The New Generation Thinkers scheme, which puts research on radio, is a partnership between BBC Radio 4 and the Arts and Humanities Research Council. Producer: Katy Hickman Assistant Producer: Natalia Fernandez

Be My Burning Guest I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, friends; drink and imbibe deeply, O lovers.” Last week, we learned: "Of all the righteous ones of Scripture, Avraham and Sarah were the best known for hospitality to strangers, especially when they received the three angels. (So 5:1) Good gardening is good hospitality to the voice of Adonai, His holy Presence. Because human beings, particularly believers walking in the Way of Yeshua, are in His image, practicing hospitality toward people of faith is an especially sweet fruit of the Ruach HaKodesh." Hospitality prepares us to be a part of the Garden of Eden conversation in the Scripture above. We can both invite the Bridegroom hospitably and remain in the Garden because we possess the vital character of hospitality without which a human cannot remain in the Garden. We can be a worthy guest...and friend...who will bless the Garden. To get a better handle on this trait, let's take a careful look at what hospitality is. What does the word mean? Hospitality: Middle English hospital, "residence for pilgrims and travelers, charitable institution providing residence for the poor and infirm," "guest accommodations" (probably by ellipsis from hospit?le cubiculum "sleeping room for guests"), noun derivative of hospit?lis "of a guest, of hospitality, hospitable” The Hebrew word for “guest” is kara ????? The KJV translates Strong's H7121 in the following manner: call (528x), cried (98x), read (38x), proclaim (36x), named (7x), guests (4x), invited (3x), gave (3x), renowned (3x), bidden (2x), preach (2x) Outline of Biblical Usage to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim (Qal) to call, cry, utter a loud sound to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) to proclaim to read aloud, read (to oneself), read to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint to call, name, give name to, call by The Book of Leviticus is "Vayikra" ["and called"], a book of holies, our calling to create a sanctuary of holiness for YHVH. This hospitality “preaches” His Presence to the earth and His desire to dwell with us. The Torah describes to us our holy "calling." Not only that, Adonai listens to the cries / proclamations of human beings, especially the poor and distressed. Somewhere in this world, your name can be proclaimed to Heaven, either in frustration, agony, and pain, or in gratefulness, relief, and consolation. How this works is that the needy “give name to” the situation in that home or community. A guest can “summon” Adonai's attention for blessing or chaos. He will actually come investigate the call for Divine help or proclamation of gratefulness! • Now the LORD appeared to Abraham by the oaks of Mamre, while he was sitting at the tent door in the heat of the day. When he raised his eyes and looked, behold, three men were standing opposite him; and when he saw them, he ran from the tent door to meet them and bowed down to the ground, and said, “My Lord, if now I have found favor in Your sight, please do not pass Your servant by. Please let a little water be brought and wash your feet, and make yourselves comfortable under the tree; and I will bring a piece of bread, so that you may refresh yourselves; after that you may go on, since you have visited your servant.” (Ge 18:1-5) Avraham understood what a special opportunity he had. Without a guest, who would bless? Righteous guests are given a Divine mandate to bless or destroy a home. It's an apocalyptic opportunity symbolic of the end of days. Washing feet and providing a safe place to rest with food is the ancient practice of hospitality to guests, especially honored guests. Yeshua told his disciples to honor one another, not a new commandment, but an affirmation and demonstration of an old pattern of hospitality.

#paranormal #supernatural A family hears footsteps of what could be a deceased loved one, two friends see a miniature winged humanoid, and more true paranormal stories from the web. Please follow Jen, the Arcane Observer, who is now the official co-host of Salsido Paranormal; https://linktr.ee/jenniferhawkins_arcana Have you ever had an experience with the paranormal, supernatural, and / or unexplained, that you would like others to know about? If so, let me know. You can reach me at; salsidoparanormal@gmail.com Follow Mike, host of Troubled Minds Radio. https://www.troubledminds.org/ You can now listen to 2 episodes of the show every night at 6 pm Pacific / 9 pm Eastern on the Troubled Minds Radio Network KUAP-DB! https://www.troubledminds.org/ Also, if you or anyone you know should ever feel like there is no hope, or help, please consider the information in the link below. Special thanks to Michael Strange for putting this page together. https://www.troubledminds.net/help You can find all episodes, social media, and ways to support the show via the links below. https://www.salsidoparanormal.com/ https://allmylinks.com/salsidoparanor1 https://www.bonfire.com/store/salsido-paranormal/  

This is a CLASSIC EPISODE! On March 3rd, 1928, the town of Williamson, West Virginia, celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art facility: the Williamson Hospital. For 60 years, it served as the heart of the community. Within its walls, countless lives began, countless lives ended, and unthinkable traumas unfolded. Generations of families were touched by its legacy. In 1988, the hospital closed its doors for good. The patients left. The staff moved on. The hallways fell silent. Or so it seemed. Today, the building is known as The Old Hospital on College Hill, and while its days as a functioning medical facility are over, the energy of the past has never truly gone away. Visitors, paranormal investigators, and staff all report that the hospital remains active—just not in the way it once was. Spirits of doctors, nurses, and patients are said to still roam the halls, carrying out their duties as if time never stopped. Footsteps echo in empty corridors. Disembodied voices whisper through examination rooms. Some claim to have seen figures in white coats moving through the wards, still working to “help the sick.” Others feel an oppressive sadness in the rooms where trauma unfolded, or hear faint cries of patients long gone. Now open to the public, The Old Hospital on College Hill offers both historical tours and paranormal investigations, giving visitors a chance to experience firsthand what lingers in this haunted landmark. On this episode of The Grave Talks, we speak with Tonya Webb, co-owner and manager of the hospital, to uncover its history, its hauntings, and why so many believe the building never truly closed its doors. Some hospitals heal the living. This one serves both the living and the dead. This is Part Two of our conversation. #TrueGhostStory #RealHaunting #Hauntings #HauntedHospital #ParanormalActivity #GhostEncounters #ParanormalInvestigations #DisembodiedVoices #SupernaturalEncounter #TheGraveTalks #HauntedHistory Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Some houses feel wrong the moment you step inside. He learned that lesson the hard way in his mid-twenties, when he rented an old farmhouse. At first, it seemed harmless—cheap rent, plenty of space, just him and his dog. But the peace didn't last. It started small. Chairs pulled away from the kitchen table overnight. Footsteps paced the unused upstairs bedroom. Low, tuneless humming drifted down the stairs. Then came the crying—a man's muffled sobs echoing through the house, night after night. His dog would growl, bark, and finally retreat in terror. Things escalated quickly. A shadow appeared in the upstairs window while he and a friend watched from the yard—clear as day, a man's figure behind the glass. But when they rushed inside, the room was empty. Soon, he heard words in the crying: “Please… don't…” followed by heart-wrenching sobs. He fled the farmhouse, breaking his lease and leaving his belongings behind. Later, he learned the truth: in the 1970s, a young man had lived there with his abusive father. After a violent fight, the son went upstairs and ended his life in that very bedroom. His father's cries were so loud the neighbors called the police. Did the spirit ever leave? Or did it follow him? #TrueGhostStory #RealHaunting #HauntedFarmhouse #ParanormalActivity #Haunting #GhostEncounters #SupernaturalEncounter #CreepyTrueStory #Spirits #Ghosts #GhostPodcast Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

This is a CLASSIC EPISODE! On March 3rd, 1928, the town of Williamson, West Virginia, celebrated the opening of a state-of-the-art facility: the Williamson Hospital. For 60 years, it served as the heart of the community. Within its walls, countless lives began, countless lives ended, and unthinkable traumas unfolded. Generations of families were touched by its legacy. In 1988, the hospital closed its doors for good. The patients left. The staff moved on. The hallways fell silent. Or so it seemed. Today, the building is known as The Old Hospital on College Hill, and while its days as a functioning medical facility are over, the energy of the past has never truly gone away. Visitors, paranormal investigators, and staff all report that the hospital remains active—just not in the way it once was. Spirits of doctors, nurses, and patients are said to still roam the halls, carrying out their duties as if time never stopped. Footsteps echo in empty corridors. Disembodied voices whisper through examination rooms. Some claim to have seen figures in white coats moving through the wards, still working to “help the sick.” Others feel an oppressive sadness in the rooms where trauma unfolded, or hear faint cries of patients long gone. Now open to the public, The Old Hospital on College Hill offers both historical tours and paranormal investigations, giving visitors a chance to experience firsthand what lingers in this haunted landmark. On this episode of The Grave Talks, we speak with Tonya Webb, co-owner and manager of the hospital, to uncover its history, its hauntings, and why so many believe the building never truly closed its doors. Some hospitals heal the living. This one serves both the living and the dead. #TrueGhostStory #RealHaunting #Hauntings #HauntedHospital #ParanormalActivity #GhostEncounters #ParanormalInvestigations #DisembodiedVoices #SupernaturalEncounter #TheGraveTalks #HauntedHistory Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Footsteps in empty rooms. Whispers in the dark. Some spirits don’t stay behind out of anger. They stay because they can’t let go. Even in death, they cling to the only place they ever felt alive - home. 回家的感觉真好，可是家里真的只有活着的人吗？See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It begins with laughter—bizarre dreams, even surreal ones of hanging out with the Kardashians. But the tone shifts when Candace calls with her own haunting. A bottle of wine mysteriously appears inside her washing machine. Garage lights flicker wildly, then shut off for good when she commands, “Grandma, knock it off.” Footsteps thunder across the floor when no one is awake. Candace believes it's her grandmother—playful, protective, never cruel. Yet as the hosts note, sometimes we give unknown forces a familiar name because it feels safer than facing what they truly might be. Then comes a darker tale—one of obsession, possession, and fear. A childhood séance in the woods unleashes something a boy named Lee calls Xny. At first, it seems like a game: rolling eyes, strange symbols, eerie voices on the phone. But terror follows. Blue figures flicker in the shadows. Objects hurl from walls. Lee knows things no one told him. And then—Heather, the girl he pined for, collapses, gasping for breath as invisible hands strangle her. The darkness doesn't end there. Automatic writing, demonic voices, and phantom figures stalk the group until Lee vanishes overseas. Letters arrive—each darker than the last—before suddenly stopping. Years later, a collect call comes. It's Lee, alive in a mental institution, still carrying the shadow of whatever began in those woods. Was it mental illness, mass hysteria—or something truly inhuman that took hold of a teenage boy? Whether it's a grandmother's lighthearted pranks or a force born of ritual and obsession, this episode reminds us: the line between imagination and the paranormal is fragile, and terrifyingly easy to cross. #HauntedChildhood #RealGhostStories #ParanormalActivity #DemonicPossession #HauntedHouse #SeanceGoneWrong #GhostVoices #GrandmaGhost #ShadowFigures #CreepyStories Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Original Air Date: January 23, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: January 23, 1952Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

In 1867, Mark Twain became one of the most high-profile pilgrims to the Land of Israel at the time, becoming an "influencer" of his generation with reports of his journey. In "A Bridge to Your Roots" Israeli tour guide and author, Shai Shvalb followed Twain's route, bringing together thousands of years of history, Biblical insight, multiple languages and cultures, and multi layers of excavations and modern history to life. Join us as we journey through the land and the millennia, bringing Biblical and modern Israel to life, from the comfort of your own home. PLEASE DONATE TO THE GENESIS 123 FOUNDATION ISRAEL EMERGENCY FUND AT WWW.GENESIS123.CO Get your copy of "A Bridge to Your Roots" https://www.amazon.com/dp/9659324006 To join us making special events like this possible, please give generously at https://genesis123foundation.revv.co/soldierssocialwelfareGet information about how you can join FOOTSTEPS at https://genesis123.co/footsteps/For information about and how to register for Root & Branch, please go to www.RootandBranchIsrael.comConnect with the Genesis 123 Foundation at www.Genesis123.co and learn how you can host Shabbat in your community.FB - www.facebook.com/Genesis123Foundation Twitter - @Genesis123FIG - Genesis_123_FoundationFind out how you can be part of Run for Zion and bless Israel with every step at www.RunforZion.com.

It begins with laughter—bizarre dreams, even surreal ones of hanging out with the Kardashians. But the tone shifts when Candace calls with her own haunting. A bottle of wine mysteriously appears inside her washing machine. Garage lights flicker wildly, then shut off for good when she commands, “Grandma, knock it off.” Footsteps thunder across the floor when no one is awake. Candace believes it's her grandmother—playful, protective, never cruel. Yet as the hosts note, sometimes we give unknown forces a familiar name because it feels safer than facing what they truly might be. Then comes a darker tale—one of obsession, possession, and fear. A childhood séance in the woods unleashes something a boy named Lee calls Xny. At first, it seems like a game: rolling eyes, strange symbols, eerie voices on the phone. But terror follows. Blue figures flicker in the shadows. Objects hurl from walls. Lee knows things no one told him. And then—Heather, the girl he pined for, collapses, gasping for breath as invisible hands strangle her. The darkness doesn't end there. Automatic writing, demonic voices, and phantom figures stalk the group until Lee vanishes overseas. Letters arrive—each darker than the last—before suddenly stopping. Years later, a collect call comes. It's Lee, alive in a mental institution, still carrying the shadow of whatever began in those woods. Was it mental illness, mass hysteria—or something truly inhuman that took hold of a teenage boy? Whether it's a grandmother's lighthearted pranks or a force born of ritual and obsession, this episode reminds us: the line between imagination and the paranormal is fragile, and terrifyingly easy to cross. #HauntedChildhood #RealGhostStories #ParanormalActivity #DemonicPossession #HauntedHouse #SeanceGoneWrong #GhostVoices #GrandmaGhost #ShadowFigures #CreepyStories Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Some ghost stories begin in childhood — and never truly end. This is the true story of a haunting that started with a lullaby in the dark and spiraled into years of footsteps, cold spots, and terrifying poltergeist activity. It began when she was just four years old, lying in bed unable to sleep. That's when a woman's voice began to sing a lullaby. The room was empty, the only TV in the house was silent, and yet the voice was there. Later, she felt the unmistakable presence of someone sitting by her bed — even a touch against her arm through the blanket. Her house grew stranger as she grew older. At night, the hallway always seemed to have eyes. Footsteps echoed when no one walked. The porch door screeched open and shut even when she stood right in front of it. But the true escalation came in grade eight, when she and her best friend Annie began to notice cold spots at school — icy breezes brushing only their necks or shoulders. Annie later woke to a tall, glowing white figure at the end of her bed. Around the same time, she saw someone walk behind a tree in her neighbor's yard… and never emerge. For years the activity continued — footsteps, voices, icy breezes, moving objects — until it slowly faded in her late teens. Was it coincidence? Or was it the mark of a poltergeist, drawn to the energy of adolescence? This is more than a haunted house tale. It's a chilling look at how spirits — or something stranger — can weave themselves into our childhoods and follow us into adulthood. #ghoststory #truehaunting #paranormal #poltergeist #shadowpeople #hauntedhouse #ghostlyfootsteps #trueghoststories #coldspots #doppelganger #paranormalactivity #apparition #ghostly voices Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Some houses creak. Others whisper. And some… breathe. In 2013, a family of five and their two little dogs moved into a small rental home in North Charleston, South Carolina. At first, it seemed like nothing more than an aging house—small rooms, narrow halls, and the laundry room out the back. But almost immediately, the family realized this was no ordinary home. Footsteps in empty rooms. Whispers in the night. Their dogs, barked at unseen corners, then ran to curl up with the children as if guarding them. Three encounters would forever mark this house as haunted. The first came from a neighbor. She claimed she saw a boy sitting at her dining room table. The second encounter was more personal. And the final event ended their time there. That was it. They packed up and left, never looking back. This wasn't just a haunted house. This was a presence that wanted them gone. #RealGhostStoriesOnline #HauntedHouse #ParanormalActivity #CharlestonHaunting #TrueGhostStory #GhostlyEncounter #WomanInWhite #ParanormalEvidence #HauntedRental #CreepyEncounters #FadingBoy #SouthCarolinaHaunting Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Some ghost stories begin in childhood — and never truly end. This is the true story of a haunting that started with a lullaby in the dark and spiraled into years of footsteps, cold spots, and terrifying poltergeist activity. It began when she was just four years old, lying in bed unable to sleep. That's when a woman's voice began to sing a lullaby. The room was empty, the only TV in the house was silent, and yet the voice was there. Later, she felt the unmistakable presence of someone sitting by her bed — even a touch against her arm through the blanket. Her house grew stranger as she grew older. At night, the hallway always seemed to have eyes. Footsteps echoed when no one walked. The porch door screeched open and shut even when she stood right in front of it. But the true escalation came in grade eight, when she and her best friend Annie began to notice cold spots at school — icy breezes brushing only their necks or shoulders. Annie later woke to a tall, glowing white figure at the end of her bed. Around the same time, she saw someone walk behind a tree in her neighbor's yard… and never emerge. For years the activity continued — footsteps, voices, icy breezes, moving objects — until it slowly faded in her late teens. Was it coincidence? Or was it the mark of a poltergeist, drawn to the energy of adolescence? This is more than a haunted house tale. It's a chilling look at how spirits — or something stranger — can weave themselves into our childhoods and follow us into adulthood. #ghoststory #truehaunting #paranormal #poltergeist #shadowpeople #hauntedhouse #ghostlyfootsteps #trueghoststories #coldspots #doppelganger #paranormalactivity #apparition #ghostly voices Love real ghost stories? Don't just listen—join us on YouTube and be part of the largest community of real paranormal encounters anywhere. Subscribe now and never miss a chilling new story:

Every month on Pathways, host Aaron Millar and producer Jason Paton crack open a few stories, play their favorite clips, and take you on a whirlwind preview of what's coming up this month on Armchair Explorer. It's part travel hangout, part behind-the-scenes, and a whole lot of part “wait, you did what?” Special Offer: we've revived our ⁠NEWSLETTER!⁠ (scroll to the bottom of our homepage to signup) And contact us for a free copy of our fearless leader Aaron Millar's ebook:  ⁠The 50 Greatest Wonders of the World⁠ Award-winning travel journalist Aaron Millar reveals the greatest wonders of the world and the insider secrets on how to see them. From where to catch the perfect sunrise over the Grand Canyon to how to swim up to the very edge of the Victoria Falls, this is a road map for discovering the greatest experiences of your life.  This Month on Pathways: Stargazing with the Bedouin in the Arabian DesertNight has fallen over the Arabian desert, pillows and blankets are laid out in the sand, and our guide, Badrea, begins to share the secrets of bedouin stars ‘Giggly Landings' in a Hot Air BalloonEver wondered what it feels like to crash land a balloon in the middle of a UNESCO heritage site? Turns out it's surprisingly funny. In the Footsteps of J.R.R Tolkien in SwitzerlandDiscover the hike that inspired Tolkien's Lord of the Rings … and a swiss mountain hut, that might just be the coolest place to stay in the alps. Hamming it up in a Kyrgyzstani JailCurious how to survive in a Kyrgyzstani prison? In the middle of his 16,000-mile trek around the world, Arjun Bhogle learns how …  Busking for your Supper in SpainCelebrated adventurer Alastair Humphreys takes on his most daunting challenge yet: 500-miles across Spain with nothing but busking and bad violin playing to pay for his food Ready to Explore?If you're into real stories of epic places told by the people who've lived them, make sure to subscribe—that way you choose the adventure, not the algorithm.  Instagram: ⁠@armchairexplorerpodcast⁠ Facebook: ⁠@armchairexplorerpodcast⁠ ⁠Armchair Explorer⁠ is produced by ⁠Armchair Productions⁠. Aaron Millar and Jason Paton presented the show, Charles Tyrie did the audio editing and sound design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do so many men feel like nothing they do is ever good enough? Join us in the pew this week as John unpacks the crushing weight of perfectionism, the very thing that keeps men stuck in cycles of inadequacy and self-condemnation. God isn't asking for perfection; He's inviting you into greatness. When you show up to Mass distracted or spend an imperfect hour with your kids, He sees your heart and effort, not your failures. If you're tired of the voice that says “it's never enough,” this episode offers a biblical shift in perspective. Don't let your mistakes define you; let them refine you. Download the Opportunities For Grace spreadsheet: https://justaguyinthepew.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/OFGSheet.pdf Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

A Leaning Lady I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh along with my balsam. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, friends; drink and imbibe deeply, O lovers.” Of all the righteous ones of Scripture, Avraham and Sarah were the best known for the hospitality to strangers, especially when they received the three angels. (So 5:1) Good gardening is good hospitality to the voice of Adonai, His holy Presence. Because human beings, particularly believers walking in the Way of Yeshua, are in His image, practicing hospitality toward people of faith is an especially sweet fruit of the Ruach HaKodesh. “Given to hospitality” is not a light characteristic to the righteous. It is integral. It was incorporated into the believers' daily habits in the Books of Acts, and it is a vital quality for an elderwoman of the congregation... The number 60 is signified by the Hebrew letter samekh, which means to support, sustain, to lean upon, ordain: • "Moses did just as the LORD commanded him; and he took Joshua and set him before Eleazar the priest and before all the congregation. Then he laid his hands on him and commissioned him, just as the LORD had spoken through Moses." (Nu 27:22-23)  ??????????? ?????????? ?????? ???????????? ????????? ??????? ??????????????????? The appearance of the letter samekh is round, like a wheel. A burden may be moved more easily in a wheeled cart than dragged or carried, and to ordain someone for ministry is to infuse them with the spiritual strength to be that person who eases the burdens that others must carry for the Kingdom. The anointing of the ordination is to help that servant bear the suffering for that ministry in the Kingdom. As those who ordain must lean their hands upon the one receiving the ordination, so others will lean upon him or her to ease their suffering. Those who plead for an anointing may not understand exactly what they're asking for. With the anointing comes the suffering! By the age of 60, the individual is considered to have committed his or her best physical years to the royal priesthood, slightly different from the Levites, who formally served from ages 25 to 50 (Nu 8:23-26). This did not preclude them from assisting their younger brothers, serving as mentors. The holy Mishkan/Mikdash work was physically demanding as well as exacting. At the age of 60, a righteous woman has achieved an age where she needs physical support as her due for devoting her life as a royal priestess to the support of the righteous community and her family. She is still a teacher and mentor to the younger, but as others have leaned upon her, now she must lean upon others for physical support: • “A widow is to be put on the list only if she is not less than sixty years old, having been the wife of one man, having a reputation for good works; and if she has brought up children, if she has shown hospitality to strangers, if she has washed the saints' feet, if she has assisted those in distress, and if she has devoted herself to every good work.” (1 Ti 5:9-10) The age of 60 suggests that she has fulfilled the days of her ordination to every good work. Just as Levites were still entitld to portions from the Temple gifts after retirement, so a righteous elderwoman is entitled to eat from the common fund of the congregation she's served. Paul defines for Timothy the behaviors that are elderwoman good works according to the Word: 1 bringing up children 2 showing hospitality to righteous strangers 3 washing the feet of the righteous (extended hospitality as in #2) 4 recognizing and assisting those in distress A reputation is a “name,” and Ruach-filled women who demonstrated this vital attribute of a good name were entitled to full benefits from their congregations in old age. It was NOT the responsibility of the government, but her congregation if her family was unable to provide.

Not all hauntings scream for attention. Some don't slam doors or throw objects across a room. Some simply exist—woven into daily life, quiet and constant, the kind that lingers longer than terror ever could. This is one man's true story of a lifetime of subtle yet undeniable encounters with the paranormal. His first ghost appeared at just eight years old, in the last place you'd expect: church. A modern Methodist church with bright lights, soft carpet, nothing Gothic or ominous. But children notice what adults ignore. During prayer, he opened his eyes—and at the altar stood a hooded monk. Not a minister. Not a trick of light. A robed figure, visible only to him, that never left his memory. That was the beginning. At university, the haunting returned. His design tools vanished from his desk, only to reappear after he demanded them back aloud. A housemate's mother was a medium. Another flatmate saw a man standing in her bedroom. The presence wasn't violent—but it wanted to be noticed. Later, working as an architect in the Peak District, the paranormal seeped into his career. The old office was haunted by a man who walked the spiral staircase daily. Footsteps echoed when no one was there. Tools disappeared and reappeared. Once, the receptionist held a full conversation with someone she thought was him—though he'd only just entered the room. But the most profound encounters happened inside empty country churches. Some welcomed him warmly. Others filled him with crushing sorrow, an almost unbearable despair that drove him back into the daylight. Even veteran surveyors accepted it: some churches let you in. Others wanted you gone. These weren't jump scares. They were real hauntings—ghosts caught not in screams but in whispers, shadows at the edge of vision, footsteps on empty stairs, despair radiating from ancient stone. He doesn't complain about the silence of recent years. But he wonders: is it peace… or simply the calm before the storm? Because when ghosts wait quietly, it isn't absence. It's a reminder that the veil is thin, and once you've seen through it, you never live the same way again.

Not all hauntings scream for attention. Some don't slam doors or throw objects across a room. Some simply exist—woven into daily life, quiet and constant, the kind that lingers longer than terror ever could. This is one man's true story of a lifetime of subtle yet undeniable encounters with the paranormal. His first ghost appeared at just eight years old, in the last place you'd expect: church. A modern Methodist church with bright lights, soft carpet, nothing Gothic or ominous. But children notice what adults ignore. During prayer, he opened his eyes—and at the altar stood a hooded monk. Not a minister. Not a trick of light. A robed figure, visible only to him, that never left his memory. That was the beginning. At university, the haunting returned. His design tools vanished from his desk, only to reappear after he demanded them back aloud. A housemate's mother was a medium. Another flatmate saw a man standing in her bedroom. The presence wasn't violent—but it wanted to be noticed. Later, working as an architect in the Peak District, the paranormal seeped into his career. The old office was haunted by a man who walked the spiral staircase daily. Footsteps echoed when no one was there. Tools disappeared and reappeared. Once, the receptionist held a full conversation with someone she thought was him—though he'd only just entered the room. But the most profound encounters happened inside empty country churches. Some welcomed him warmly. Others filled him with crushing sorrow, an almost unbearable despair that drove him back into the daylight. Even veteran surveyors accepted it: some churches let you in. Others wanted you gone. These weren't jump scares. They were real hauntings—ghosts caught not in screams but in whispers, shadows at the edge of vision, footsteps on empty stairs, despair radiating from ancient stone. He doesn't complain about the silence of recent years. But he wonders: is it peace… or simply the calm before the storm? Because when ghosts wait quietly, it isn't absence. It's a reminder that the veil is thin, and once you've seen through it, you never live the same way again.

You check all the boxes—good job, nice house, family, success—but still wake up asking, "Is this all there is?" You're not alone. This week in the pew, John is joined by his longtime friend Bart Schuchts, founder of Church on Fire and ministry leader with the John Paul II Healing Center, for an honest conversation about finding your God-given purpose when life feels like you're just surviving instead of thriving. Drawing from Scripture and raw personal experience, John and Bart explore why so many men are stuck in cycles of despair, working jobs that drain their souls while their hearts scream for something more. Check out more of Bart's work: https://www.churchonfire.live/ https://jpiihealingcenter.org/ And follow them on social media: https://www.instagram.com/churchonfire.live https://www.instagram.com/jpiihealingcenter/ https://www.facebook.com/JP2HealingCenter https://x.com/JPIIHealing https://youtube.com/@jpiihealingcenter?si=TgP-gv354daZcC8P Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John

This is a JenCon Preview! Hayley had a gum graft surgery this week and Delton contracted Covid, so the episode will be delayed until everyone is back on their feet. Hope you enjoy this small preview of the game talk to come! Support: If you would like to help us improve our product, here's where you can do that! www.patreon.com/MalthausGames podpledge.com?p=3D8L1M1V4S7F8... ko-fi.com/malthausgames Sound Attributions: Something Elated by Broke For Free, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Bro... Edits: Cut to length and Faded in. Heavy Happy With Drums by Ryan Cullinane, Downloaded from freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan Cullinane/Heavy Happy With Drums – Beat Driven Productions – Heavy Happy With Drums Edits: Cut to length and faded out. Crowd in a bar (LCR recording) by Leandros.Ntounis, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Leandros... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals and own recorded drink making sounds. Vinyl_record_needle_static_01.wav by joedeshon, downloaded from freesound.org/people/joedesho... Edits: Cut to length, added to music and raised volume level. Hidden Wall Opening by ertfelda, downloaded from freesound.org/people/ertfelda... Edits: Adjust volume and cut to length added jungle sound and voice. Yucatan jungle.mp3 by folkart films, downloaded from freesound.org/people/folkart%... Edits: Adjust volume, cut to length, added door sound and voice. Footsteps, Concretem A.wav by InspectorJ, downloaded from freesound.org/people/Inspecto... Edits: Cut to length, adjusted volume, added jungle sounds and voice. Fantasy Sounds Effects Library, Ambience_Cave_00.wav by LittleRobotSoundFactory, downloaded from freesound.org/people/LittleRo... Edits: Cut to length, faded in, adjusted volume and added footsteps, jungle sounds, stone door, and voice. Game Show Theme Tune by FoolBoyMedia, downloaded from freesound.org/people/FoolBoyM... Edits: Cut to length, added vocals, adjusted volume. Audience, Theatre Applause.wav by makosan, downloaded from freesound.org/people/makosan/... Edits: Added music, added voice, cut to length and adjusted volume

 After more than two decades of peaceful living in his childhood home, one Ohio man never expected that a simple picture hanging on his bedroom wall would become the key to a chilling, personal haunting. The photograph—a quiet image of the ocean—had gone untouched for 21 years. That is, until his new girlfriend saw something in the clouds: the unmistakable face of her deceased husband. From that moment on, the house was never the same. Silverware launched itself from drawers. Books flipped open. Footsteps approached the bed. And both of them were scratched by unseen hands. Was this a sign from beyond? Or the moment something darker took hold? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories

After more than two decades of peaceful living in his childhood home, one Ohio man never expected that a simple picture hanging on his bedroom wall would become the key to a chilling, personal haunting. The photograph—a quiet image of the ocean—had gone untouched for 21 years. That is, until his new girlfriend saw something in the clouds: the unmistakable face of her deceased husband. From that moment on, the house was never the same. Silverware launched itself from the drawers. Books flipped open. Footsteps approached the bed. And both of them were scratched by unseen hands. Was this a sign from beyond? Or the moment something darker took hold? If you have a real ghost story or supernatural event to report, please write into our show or call 1-855-853-4802! If you like the show, please help keep us on the air and support the show by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Subscribe here: http://www.ghostpodcast.com/?page_id=118 or at or at http://www.patreon.com/realghoststories

In part one of this two-part episode, retired agent Donnie Brasco reviews his career navigating as an FBI agent with his infamous name and following in the footsteps of his uncle, legendary undercover agent Joe Pistone. Until now, most people were unaware of Donnie and Joe's family ties. I call it the worst-kept secret in the FBI. Joe drops in at the end of the episode to share why he chose the name "Donnie Brasco" for his alias. Donnie served in the FBI for 21 years. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles:  https://jerriwilliams.com/367-donnie-brasco-following-in-the-footsteps-of-uncle-joe-pistone-part-1/ Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and to keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL  Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams   Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/

Sometimes we get discouraged when our imperfect efforts fail our expectations, when in reality it is only God who can provide exactly what we need. Join us in the pew this week as John reflects on this truth through a story about his yard in the Memphis heat, and how one sudden downpour after weeks of drought became a powerful lesson in the way God intervenes with grace. Drawing from Psalm 63, he shows how relying on ourselves is futile, and how opening to God restores our souls—just as rain revived John's grass. You don't have to hold it all together. God's grace is real—ask Him to let it rain. Download the Opportunities For Grace spreadsheet: https://justaguyinthepew.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/OFGSheet.pdf Learn more about our pilgrimage: Walk in the Footsteps of Pope St. John Paul II with John