Podcasts about foreigners

Luke 17Andrew and Edwin discuss the lepers Jesus healed and the need to give thanks as well as a surprising turn of grace for unworthy servants.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26941The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Malaysia is dealing with two very different groups of foreigners - Chinese and Korean players squeezing local businesses on price, and tens of thousands of stateless Rohingya refugees it never recruited but has hosted for years. Now, as local resentment rises, and talk of repatriations to Myanmar increases, Arnold Gay asks CNA Senior Correspondent Melissa Goh how and where Malaysia is drawing the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The number of foreigners with specified skilled worker status of residence in Japan hit a record high of 444,256 as of the end of June, up 13.8pctfrom the end of 2025, the Immigration Services Agency of Japan said Tuesday.

https://www.anovelmind.com/This week's episode of the Book Fair Podcast features new middle-grade book releases, the National Book Award for Young People's Literature nominees, a resource for finding books featuring neurodiverse and mental health representation, and news on book banning and student activism. The episode also includes a shout-out to a resource for parents, educators, and young readers, and concludes with an announcement of an upcoming interview with author Megan McDonald.New Releases:Young Cat, Old Cat by Jillian Tamaki (Ages 3-7)Deerheart by Eoin Colfer, illus. By P.J. Lynch (Ages 9-12)Mischief and Monsters by Adrianna Cuevas (Ages 10-12)To Our Untamed Core by Sonido Reyes (ages 13+)Foreigners by E.L. Shen (Ages 13+)TakeawaysNew middle-grade book releasesNational Book Award for Young People's Literature nomineesBook banning and student activismResource for finding books with neurodiverse and mental health representationChapters00:00 New Middle-Grade Book Releases10:16 National Book Award Nominees11:39 Book Banning in Schools13:35 Resource for Neurodiverse and Mental Health Representation15:02 Impact of Students in Pushing Conservative Book Banners

https://www.anovelmind.com/This week's episode of the Book Fair Podcast features new middle-grade book releases, the National Book Award for Young People's Literature nominees, a resource for finding books featuring neurodiverse and mental health representation, and news on book banning and student activism. The episode also includes a shout-out to a resource for parents, educators, and young readers, and concludes with an announcement of an upcoming interview with author Megan McDonald.New Releases:Young Cat, Old Cat by Jillian Tamaki (Ages 3-7)Deerheart by Eoin Colfer, illus. By P.J. Lynch (Ages 9-12)Mischief and Monsters by Adrianna Cuevas (Ages 10-12)To Our Untamed Core by Sonido Reyes (ages 13+)Foreigners by E.L. Shen (Ages 13+)TakeawaysNew middle-grade book releasesNational Book Award for Young People's Literature nomineesBook banning and student activismResource for finding books with neurodiverse and mental health representationChapters00:00 New Middle-Grade Book Releases10:16 National Book Award Nominees11:39 Book Banning in Schools13:35 Resource for Neurodiverse and Mental Health Representation15:02 Impact of Students in Pushing Conservative Book Banners

Old Testament insane asylum. Philly house horrors. Ohio mother of 16. Kaepernick tied to tree? QB apologizes laughing at AI vid. UT fans, "foreigners"? Do you see the attack?

Matthieu Pageau, author of The Language of Creation, joins Robert Breedlove to explore the question "What is Money?" from a symbolic and biblical perspective. Using Pageau's framework of form, formlessness, and the in-between, they ask whether money is a tool meant to serve a higher purpose or a trap that becomes idolatry.They cover the story of Joseph, commodity money versus credit money, fiat as a broken promise, the biblical link between interest and snake bite, whether internet ID mandates could threaten Bitcoin, CBDCs and Mark of the Beast, and why the love of money is the root of all evil.//GUEST//The Language of Creation: https://amzn.to/3LVzkgjSubstack: https://substack.com/@matthieupageauX: https://x.com/PageauMatthieu// SPONSORS //Blockware Solutions: https://mining.blockwaresolutions.com/breedloveMind Lab Pro: https://mindlabpro.com/products/mind-lab-pro/breedlove// PRODUCTS I ENDORSE //Protect your mobile phone from SIM swap attacks: https://www.efani.com/breedloveLineage Provisions (use discount code BREEDLOVE): https://lineageprovisions.com/?ref=breedlove_22// UNLOCK THE WISDOM OF THE WORLD'S BEST NON-FICTION BOOKS //https://course.breedlove.io/// JOIN THE COMMUNITY //Telegram: https://t.me/TheWiMCommunity// TIMESTAMPS //0:00:00 - Intro 0:01:06 - How the Conversation Came About 0:04:57 - Money and the Story of Joseph 0:06:03 - Form (Adam), Formlessness (the Snake), In-Between (Eve) 0:09:04 - Money as Formlessness That Should Serve Form 0:12:30 - Defending Your Own Form, Culture and Dissolution 0:14:16 - "Humans Are a Cancer on the Planet" as Contradiction 0:16:30 - Snake Criticism vs. Eve's Criticism 0:19:14 - The State and The Snake 0:22:11 - Politicians and Non-Consensual Exchange 0:24:05 - Sponsor: Blockware Solutions 0:25:32 - Formlessness as Novelty, Risk and Reward 0:28:40 - Joseph as Prepper, Grain as a Natural Currency 0:31:53 - Is Credit the Most Fundamental Money 0:33:19 - Coinage for Foreigners, Credit for the Familiar 0:34:52 - The Story of Tamar and Paying with Credit 0:35:51 - Confusing Commodity Money with Credit Money 0:37:55 - Magic, the Snake, and Interest as Snake Bite 0:40:24 - Why Someone's Face Should Be on the Coin and "In God We Trust" 0:44:57 - Legal Tender, Shifting Responsibility, Use by Force 0:49:03 - Credit and Charity Do Not Scale, the Trust Problem 0:53:52 - Sponsor: Mind Lab Pro 0:55:00 - Money as the Trust-Minimized Asset and Manipulating Gold 0:59:30 - Why Can't Someone Just Copy-Paste Bitcoin 1:12:04 - Bitcoin and Gold as Commodity Money 1:14:57 - Credit, Reputation, CBDCs, and the Mark of the Beast 1:22:43 - The Snake, Privacy, Corruption 1:32:29 - Selective Enforcement of the Law and Insider Trading 1:35:37 - CBDCs, Surveillance, and the Smartphone 1:36:42 - Centralized Internet as Bitcoin's Weak Point 1:43:34 - Technology vs. Politics 1:48:44 - Social Media Toxicity and Addiction 1:52:54 - Render unto Caesar as Tribute to a Foreign Power 1:54:44 - "The Love of Money" as the Root of All Evil 2:00:27 - Where to Find Matthieu Pageau on Substack 2:01:30 - Unlock the Wisdom of the Best Non-Fiction Books// PODCAST //Podcast Website: https://whatismoneypodcast.com/Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-what-is-money-show/id1541404400Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/25LPvm8EewBGyfQQ1abIsERSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/MLdpYXYI// SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Bitcoin: 3D1gfxKZKMtfWaD1bkwiR6JsDzu6e9bZQ7Sats via Strike: https://strike.me/breedlove22Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/RBreedloveVenmo: https://account.venmo.com/u/Robert-Breedlove-2// SOCIAL //Breedlove X: https://x.com/Breedlove22WiM? X: https://x.com/WhatisMoneyShowLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/breedlove22/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breedlove_22/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@breedlove22Substack: https://breedlove22.substack.com/All My Current Work: https://linktr.ee/robertbreedlove

For years, Harvard professor ERAM ALAM has been looking at the role immigrant physicians play in US healthcare. We fill a chronic shortage of new domestic MDs with doctors trained elsewhere. Nearly a quarter of our physicians went to medical school outside the U.S. or Canada . We talk about her book, THE CARE OF FOREIGNERS: How Immigrant Physicians Changed US Healthcare. I feel this is one of those issues where too many of us either don't recognize its existence or don't realize its implications. You can learn more at eramalam.com

This week we dig into one of Marine Le Pen's contentious proposals and find out whether the far right leader would actually be able to favour French citizens over foreign national residents if she became president.We'll also find out why French schools are struggling to give students a good education and look at the strange story of a train derailment in rural Normandy that left dozens injured. Was it really sabotage and who could have caused it?Listeners can join The Local for just €29.99 / year. Join today and support Talking France (and get access to scores of weekly articles)We'll also hear about the best films France has to offer and why foreign movie lovers are drawn to them, and we'll bring you some French language tips that will come in handy in bars and restaurants.Host Ben McPartland is joined this week by the team at The Local France - Emma Pearson, Emma Albright and politics expert John Lichfield as well as by Katy Wright in Brittany and special guest and French film expert Manon Kerjean. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

00:00 Intro01:00 China Tightens Travel Restrictions on Citizens, Foreigners01:29 U.S. Citizens Face Unjust Arrest in China: State Dept02:22 China Barred Rights Lawyer From Visiting Dying Daughter02:58 Trump Warns About Losing AI Race to China08:23 Bessent Speech Interrupted by China-Backed Group10:30 Strongest U.S. Space Weapons Acknowledgment11:52 President of Palau Confronts China Pressure13:57 Palau Turns to U.S. Amid Drug Crisis15:17 Core Teams Boycott China GT After Horror Crash16:33 Giving People of Faith a Voice in Government18:37 Trump Posts About 150 Victories for People of Faith20:46 White House Faith Office Signals ‘A Beacon of Freedom'

Meet Zé Povinho: Portugal's Everyman, the Manguito, and the New “Zé Bot” (Ask Him Anything!)The host introduces Zé Povinho, Portugal's famous fictional everyman created by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro in 1875, known for saying what everyone thinks but no one says, his anti-hero status, his signature manguito gesture, and the phrase “Queres fiado, toma!”, noting a new permanent exhibition marking 150 years of the character at the Bordalo Pinheiro Museum in Lisbon. He references a recent A-to-Z culture and comprehension quiz in the Speak Portuguese Now Today community and explains access options. The episode then demos an AI “Zé bot” on swapportuguese.com that answers questions about Portugal and teaches vocabulary, responding to prompts about Maria da Paciência, foreigners moving to Portugal, and weekend suggestions such as visiting a local feira and embracing a plan-free weekend.00:00 Meet Zé Povinho00:54 A to Z Community Quiz01:46 Origins and Creator03:56 Anti Hero and Manguito06:13 Museum Visit and Vocab09:01 Modern Zé Bot Reveal12:43 First Bot Q and Paciência13:57 Foreigners in Portugal16:31 Weekend Advice and Wrap18:13 Final Goodbye and TeaserBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

Shawna Boren and Dan Kent break down this week's message by Greg Boyd titled: "Foreigners in a Strange Land." Come join these two parade marshals as they march into the first sermon series of our new "Louder than Words" Super Series!

The devotional centers on the biblical mandate to love and welcome foreigners, drawing from Deuteronomy's instruction that God shows special care for the vulnerable—orphans, widows, and strangers—because His people were once foreigners in Egypt. It emphasizes that God is impartial, opposes bribery, and calls believers to mirror His justice and compassion by opening hearts and homes to those who feel alienated or displaced. The message underscores that hospitality, especially through shared meals, is a powerful expression of Christian love, reflecting Christ's identification with the marginalized. It challenges listeners to prayerfully discern and engage with strangers in their communities, recognizing that serving them is serving Christ Himself. The tone is pastoral and urgent, inviting practical, loving action rooted in theological truth and personal identity as sojourners.

The devotional centers on the biblical mandate to love and welcome foreigners, drawing from Deuteronomy's instruction that God shows special care for the vulnerable—orphans, widows, and strangers—because His people were once foreigners in Egypt. It emphasizes that God is impartial, opposes bribery, and calls believers to mirror His justice and compassion by opening hearts and homes to those who feel alienated or displaced. The message underscores that hospitality, especially through shared meals, is a powerful expression of Christian love, reflecting Christ's identification with the marginalized. It challenges listeners to prayerfully discern and engage with strangers in their communities, recognizing that serving them is serving Christ Himself. The tone is pastoral and urgent, inviting practical, loving action rooted in theological truth and personal identity as sojourners.

The devotional centers on the biblical mandate to love and welcome foreigners, drawing from Deuteronomy's instruction that God shows special care for the vulnerable—orphans, widows, and strangers—because His people were once foreigners in Egypt. It emphasizes that God is impartial, opposes bribery, and calls believers to mirror His justice and compassion by opening hearts and homes to those who feel alienated or displaced. The message underscores that hospitality, especially through shared meals, is a powerful expression of Christian love, reflecting Christ's identification with the marginalized. It challenges listeners to prayerfully discern and engage with strangers in their communities, recognizing that serving them is serving Christ Himself. The tone is pastoral and urgent, inviting practical, loving action rooted in theological truth and personal identity as sojourners.

In this first sermon in our series on the book of James, Greg Boyd calls our attention to the radical meaning of announcing Jesus is Lord. He then explains what it means to be a part of the twelve tribes of Israel, giving us tips on being faithful to this identity.

In this first sermon in our series on the book of James, Greg Boyd calls our attention to the radical meaning of announcing Jesus is Lord. He then explains what it means to be a part of the twelve tribes of Israel, giving us tips on being faithful to this identity.

Life often tests our faith in ways we don't expect, challenging the foundations of who we are and what we believe. In Faith Under Fire, we'll dive into the book of 1 Peter to see how God's people were called to stand firm in the midst of trials, trusting Him deeply and living with integrity even under pressure. This series shows that struggles aren't just obstacles—they are opportunities to grow in humility, embrace our identity in Christ, and find hope that sustains us no matter what comes our way. Each message reminds us that enduring faith isn't passive; it is active, resilient, and anchored in the God who never fails.

In this first sermon in our series on the book of James, Greg Boyd calls our attention to the radical meaning of announcing Jesus is Lord. He then explains what it means to be a part of the twelve tribes of Israel, giving us tips on being faithful to this identity.

Kenya's crackdown on foreigners operating small businesses has put Chinese traders at the center of a wider debate over competition, immigration, and economic opportunity. President William Ruto's targeting of foreign merchants has raised concerns about xenophobia while exposing deeper frustrations over how Chinese businesses operate in Kenya's informal economy. China's role in Africa is also expanding beyond trade. Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt highlighted Beijing's push for a greater role in Middle East and African security, while Chinese drones, weapons, and military training are gaining ground across the continent. At the same time, China's engagement is being framed through competing narratives of influence and "empire." This week, we have a Roundtable episode where we look at China's evolving role in Africa, including Kenya's crackdown, China-Egypt relations, and the growth of Chinese arms sales.

Foreigners who want to become Irish citizens will face language proficiency tests under proposed new rules. Is this something that is needed?Joining Seán to discuss is Neil Bruton, Director of the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland.

Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. God's invitation is extended to all people, offering forgiveness, grace, and eternal life through a relationship with Jesus Christ. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches you that salvation is not earned through human effort, but is received by faith in Jesus. The choice to trust in Christ is the most important decision you can make. So if you hear God's call today, respond in faith and discover the hope and salvation found in Him alone. 

Despite anime being such a popular tool for learning Japanese, Japanese TV more generally is not. Today we talk about why as well as why Japanese people love it. Japanese TV, Tamagotchi, Visa Changes, and More！ バラエティー番組、たまごっち、ビザ変更など！ Send us questions at:  lazyfluency@gmail.com Join the Community: Discord: https://discord.gg/VGSd94Tp4P Book Club! https://discord.com/channels/1204531163377442866/1521334399201710190 Support on ko-fi:  https://ko-fi.com/lazyfluency

As believers, it's easy to feel like we don't quite belong in the world. And the Bible confirms for us - our true citizenship is not on earth, but in heaven. This is not our final destination, and we are looking towards something far greater. Pastor Ken encourages you today, when you feel out of place in this world, it's because your real home is with the Lord. And that heavenly perspective should change how you live your life. God has prepared a home for you, and His return draws nearer every day.

In a world where the truth is often distorted and the American dream seems to be slipping away, one man is fighting to restore sanity and expose the lies. This episode of the Carl Jackson Show is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the state of our nation and the future of our children. The conversation centers around the critical issue of immigration and the Trump administration's efforts to address the problem. Joining Carl Jackson is Jim Paff, president of the Conservative Caucus, as they delve into the complexities of asylum seekers, voter ID laws, and the Democrats' plan to exploit the system for their own gain. From the flood of illegals pouring into our country to the manipulation of census data, this episode is a wake-up call for Americans who care about the future of our nation. Jim Paff shares his expertise on the issue, explaining the Trump administration's efforts to revoke visas from asylum seekers who have misused the system. He also discusses the importance of voter ID laws and the alarming numbers of illegals registered to vote. The conversation is a stark reminder that the Democrats' plan to exploit the system is not just a conspiracy theory, but a reality that affects us all. If you're concerned about the future of our nation and the integrity of our elections, this episode is a must-listen. Join Carl Jackson and Jim Paff as they expose the truth and offer a call to action for Americans who want to take back their country. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a world where the truth is often distorted and the American dream seems to be slipping away, one man is fighting to restore sanity and expose the lies. This episode of the Carl Jackson Show is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the state of our nation and the future of our children. The conversation centers around the critical issue of immigration and the Trump administration's efforts to address the problem. Joining Carl Jackson is Jim Paff, president of the Conservative Caucus, as they delve into the complexities of asylum seekers, voter ID laws, and the Democrats' plan to exploit the system for their own gain. From the flood of illegals pouring into our country to the manipulation of census data, this episode is a wake-up call for Americans who care about the future of our nation. Jim Paff shares his expertise on the issue, explaining the Trump administration's efforts to revoke visas from asylum seekers who have misused the system. He also discusses the importance of voter ID laws and the alarming numbers of illegals registered to vote. The conversation is a stark reminder that the Democrats' plan to exploit the system is not just a conspiracy theory, but a reality that affects us all. If you're concerned about the future of our nation and the integrity of our elections, this episode is a must-listen. Join Carl Jackson and Jim Paff as they expose the truth and offer a call to action for Americans who want to take back their country. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the things that makes the Bible so powerful is its honesty. It doesn't hide the failures of God's people, and Peter is a perfect example of that. Through Peter, we see that God's grace is greater than our shortcomings. In today's message, Pastor Ken shares with you that God isn't looking for perfect people… He's looking for surrendered people. No matter what your past looks like, God's purpose for your life remains. The same Savior who restored Peter is able and ready to use you for His glory. 

AP correspondent Ed Donahue reports a large number of people may soon be told to leave the U.S.

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How about taking on the challenge of Speaking Portuguese in 90 Days? But in a fun, friendly and fast way?!Here, Carl from Good Morning Portugal!/Portugal Talk Radio introduces his SWAT Portuguese approach - Show up, Wing it, Adapt, Talk - aimed at helping 1,000 foreigners start actually speaking Portuguese and feel conversationally confident in three months through consistent effort. He invites viewers to join the Speak Portuguese school platform with a free cadet level plus optional $9 and $99 tiers for more support and resources. Sign up free/upgrade hereFeatures include community timeline posts in Portuguese for cultural understanding and comprehension, missions for real-life scenarios (cafés, barbershops, government offices, DIY stores, football, etc.) and weekly Monday briefings and Friday debriefs. Come be a supportive community member, where Portuguese contributors help us, and use tools like the Barcelo rooster conversational bot, the new ZéBot, and an elevator-pitch builder, encouraging people to stop making excuses and start speaking.00:00 SWAT Portuguese Pitch01:08 Method and Mindset01:30 Plans and Testimonials02:22 Bots and Elevator Pitch03:21 Community Support Check In03:52 Platform Tour Missions04:52 Daily Tests and Timeline06:21 Briefings and Portuguese Friends07:29 Back to the Website07:43 Inspiration SWAT Video08:25 Join Link and Sign OffSign up free/upgrade hereBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-good-morning-portugal-podcast-with-carl-munson--2903992/support.Get help moving to and living in Portugal

On today's show Andrew and Bill with Wang Yi's visit to South Korea this week, including the fortunate timing for the PRC in the wake of President Trump's decision to scale back joint US-ROK exercises, PRC concerns around North Korea, and dynamics on the peninsula that are shifting in ways that aren't entirely clear. Then: Zhu Rongji's legacy, a week of nostalgia for the Zhu/Jiang era, and the uncertain future of the Linden Centre after a poignant Financial Times piece two weeks ago. At the end: Catching up on US-China news from the break, including thoughts and questions ahead of Xi's visit to D.C., a draft plan to make American AI partners choose between the US and China, China's continued reliance on Nvidia hardware, the White House highlights transshipment concerns, the DOW asks higher education for more info on foreign research, and an emailer who asks about the New York Times' reporting on PRC programs to surveil foreigners.

On this episode, we continue our conversation with Godson as he shares his hopes of obtaining Korean citizenship and reflects on the growing number of foreigners living in Korea. He discusses what citizenship would mean to him and his perspective on Korea's changing cultural landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the headlines today, foreigners are being warned agains moving to Thailand without a financial safety net, also, new school safety measures are being ruled out nationwide after the nonthaburi shooting, then the Prime minister elucidates certain gun policies, including the fact that you would indeed be breaking the law if you shot a burglar invading your home, down in Phuket six tourists had to be rescued after swimming in rip currents despite red flag warnings, and finally in some feel good news Phuket Rocker Nene Royal has rocked her way to the next round of America's Got Talent

This is one of the more challenging Sundays of the year, and its texts all press toward the same difficult question: who is inside God's people, and by what authority is the boundary drawn?The Gospel gives us the story of the Canaanite woman — a scene that has troubled Christian readers for centuries because Jesus appears, at first, to refuse her request and to compare her people to dogs. What she does with his answer, and what he does with hers, is one of the most striking moments in Matthew. We will handle the passage with care and honesty about how difficult it is.The Old Testament tracks lead toward the Gospel from complementary angles. Track One brings us the moment of reconciliation in Genesis — Joseph revealing himself to the brothers who sold him — paired with Psalm 133's famous celebration of kindred living together in unity. Track Two brings us Isaiah's expansive invitation to foreigners to join themselves to the Lord, paired with Psalm 67's prayer for God's blessing to reach all nations. The Epistle continues in Romans 11 with what may be Paul's clearest word against the church's later attempts to replace or displace Israel: God has not rejected his people, and the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.For preachers continuing a series: the Matthew arc is now on the threshold of Peter's great confession at Caesarea Philippi, which comes next week. But before Jesus arrives there, the Gospel takes him first through a challenging encounter with a Gentile woman who insists on being heard.The ReadingsGenesis 45:1–15First Reading (Track One) — Joseph Reveals HimselfSummaryThe Joseph story reaches its most tender turning point. Joseph has been elevated in Egypt. His brothers, driven by famine, have come to Egypt to buy grain, not knowing that the powerful Egyptian official standing in front of them is the brother they sold into slavery decades ago. Joseph has tested them, wept privately more than once, and now can hold back no longer. He sends the Egyptians away so that he can weep in private with his family. And then he tells them: I am Joseph, your brother, whom you sold into Egypt. They are speechless with fear. He reassures them, kisses them, and weeps again.Key Ideas for Preaching* This scene has been prepared by pages of pain. The reconciliation does not happen quickly, and it does not happen because the brothers deserve it. Where in your congregation are people carrying the pain that comes before reconciliation, and how might this text steady them without pretending the timeline is short?* Joseph names what happened plainly — I am Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt. He does not paper over the wrong. But he also does not turn the naming into a weapon. What does it look like to preach a reconciliation that tells the truth about what happened without weaponizing it?* Joseph's theological interpretation — that God sent him ahead of the brothers to preserve life — has been misused throughout Christian history as a formula for “God used the bad thing for good.” Read within the story, it is Joseph's hard-won meaning, offered to his brothers as a gift so they can live with what they did. Where in your congregation has “God used it for good” been forced on people prematurely, and how might Joseph's own timing correct that?* The reconciliation happens through tears, not explanation. Joseph weeps three times in this scene. How might your sermon honor the role of grief in real reconciliation — the weeping that has to happen before the family can eat together again?Significant Cautions* “God sent me before you to preserve life” is Joseph's interpretation of his own experience. It should not be handed to any suffering person as an explanation of what God is doing in their life. Joseph earned that meaning through years of hardship; no one else should have to earn a lecture on it.* The reconciliation is real but incomplete. The brothers remain afraid. Jacob will hear the news and be transformed. The years of harm have consequences that this scene does not undo. Do not preach reconciliation as if it erases the past.* The trafficking of Joseph, which we read about two weeks ago, is not made good by his elevation. Do not use his rise to soften the reality of what was done to him.Psalm 133The Psalm (Track One) — How Very Good and PleasantSummaryOne of the shortest psalms in the Bible, and one of the most quoted. How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity. The psalm reaches for two vivid images — oil running down Aaron's head onto his beard and clothing, and dew falling on the mountains — to describe what such unity is like. The psalm closes with the observation that this is where the Lord commanded blessing.Photo courtesy of the Catholic ScotKey Ideas for Preaching* The psalm's images are surprisingly bodily — oil on the head, running down the beard, falling on the collar; dew on mountains. Unity, for the psalmist, is something felt and touched, not just theorized. Where has your congregation reduced unity to an idea that can be agreed on, when the psalm imagines something more embodied?* Read alongside today's Genesis reading, the psalm's celebration of kindred in unity comes at the cost of what preceded it in Joseph's story. Unity is real, and it is also the fruit of long, painful work. How might your sermon hold both together?Significant Cautions* Do not preach unity as the suppression of difference. The psalm celebrates kindred living together, not kindred pretending to be identical.* “Kindred” can be read narrowly — only our people, only our tribe. In light of today's Isaiah and Matthew readings, the wider point of the day is that God's kindred is larger than we thought.Isaiah 56:1, 6–8First Reading (Track Two) — A House of Prayer for All PeoplesSummaryThe prophet speaks a word from God that extends the covenant beyond the boundaries of ethnic Israel. The verses selected for today focus on foreigners who have joined themselves to the Lord — they are welcomed to the holy mountain, their offerings will be accepted, and God's house will be called a house of prayer for all peoples. God declares plainly: I will gather still others besides those already gathered. (The verses between 1 and 6, not included in the reading, extend the same welcome to eunuchs — a striking expansion for its time.)Key Ideas for Preaching* The prophet is naming a widening of the people of God that many in the community would have resisted. Foreigners are welcomed. God's house is a house of prayer for all peoples. Where in your congregation is this widening still contested, and how might Isaiah's word speak to it?* The verses skipped by the lectionary include the equally striking welcome of eunuchs — people who could not have children and were, in the ancient world, excluded from full covenant standing. The wider prophetic vision includes people whose bodies and identities the community had already written off. What might it look like to name that omitted section in your sermon, so that its welcome is not left silent?* “I will gather still others besides those already gathered.” That is God's own commitment to keep expanding the people. Where has your congregation quietly assumed that the gathering is complete?Significant Cautions* Do not use this text to bless or condemn any modern political program — the prophet is speaking about God's covenant people, not about state immigration policy.* “House of prayer for all peoples” was quoted by Jesus in the temple. That connection is worth naming, but be careful not to use the connection to displace the original Jewish audience of the prophet.Psalm 67The Psalm (Track Two) — Let All the Peoples Praise YouSummaryA short psalm that opens with the language of the priestly blessing — may God be gracious to us and bless us — but extends outward almost immediately. The whole point of God's blessing on this people is that God's saving power might be known among all nations. “Let all the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you.” The psalm closes with the harvest and God's blessing reaching to the ends of the earth.Key Ideas for Preaching* The blessing on this people, in this psalm, is for the sake of all peoples. God's grace does not stop with those who first receive it. Where has your congregation received God's grace as if it were for their consumption, and how might this psalm turn it outward?* The refrain “let all the peoples praise you” is repeated for emphasis. It is not a decorative flourish; it is the psalm's central conviction. What might your sermon do with the specific vision of every people praising God?Significant Cautions* Do not read “all the peoples” as a program for religious conquest. The psalm imagines every people praising God, not becoming absorbed into any one particular tradition.Romans 11:1–2a, 29–32The Epistle — The Irrevocable GiftsSummaryPaul asks the direct question: has God rejected his people, Israel? His answer is emphatic: by no means. He himself is a Jew, an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, and God has not rejected the people God foreknew. The lectionary jumps ahead to Paul's summary: the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. All — Jews and Gentiles both — have been disobedient in various ways, and God has bound all to disobedience so that God may have mercy on all.Key Ideas for Preaching* Paul, a Jew writing to Gentile Christians, is at pains to insist that God has not abandoned Israel. In a Christian tradition that has too often taught the opposite, Paul's word is worth reading slowly and letting land. What does it look like to preach this text in a way that names, and refuses, the church's long anti-Jewish history?* “The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” That is one of the most beautiful sentences Paul ever wrote. God does not take back what God has given. Where in your congregation are people afraid that God has taken back what God once gave them — a calling, a gift, an assurance — and how might Paul steady them?* “God has imprisoned all in disobedience so that God may be merciful to all.” That is a startling formulation. The mercy is the point; the disobedience is the honest naming of what has to be met by mercy. How might your sermon land the “so that God may be merciful to all” without softening or hurrying?Significant Cautions* This passage is one of the clearest arguments in Scripture against the church's later teaching that Christianity has replaced Judaism. Preach it against that teaching plainly, without softening. Paul is not saying God has moved on from Israel — he is saying explicitly the opposite.* “God has imprisoned all in disobedience” has been misread as a claim that God causes sin. Paul is describing a spiritual condition, not authoring it. Handle the language carefully.* The universal reach of God's mercy in this text — “mercy on all” — has sparked long debates. Do not try to settle those debates on the pulpit. Let Paul's language stand.Matthew 15:(10–20), 21–28The Gospel — The Canaanite WomanSummaryTwo scenes here, though many preachers focus on the second. In the first (verses 10–20, optional), Jesus teaches that what defiles a person is not what enters the body but what comes out of it — out of the heart. The teaching pushes against the ritual purity system that separated people. Then the second scene: Jesus withdraws to the region of Tyre and Sidon — Gentile territory. A Canaanite woman comes out to him, crying for mercy — her daughter is tormented. Jesus does not answer her. The disciples urge him to send her away. He says, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” She kneels before him: “Lord, help me.” He says, “It is not fair to take the children's food and throw it to the dogs.” Her answer is one of the most famous lines in the Gospels: “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters' table.” Jesus responds: “Woman, great is your faith. Let it be done for you as you wish.” Her daughter is healed instantly.Key Ideas for Preaching* This is one of the hardest passages in the Gospels. Jesus's initial response to the Canaanite woman is not kind. He ignores her, then he says his mission is not to her people, then he uses language that compares her people to dogs. Preachers have handled this text in a dozen different ways over the centuries, and there is no scholarly consensus about what to make of Jesus's behavior. Be honest with your congregation about the difficulty rather than pretending it resolves neatly.* What the passage clearly does is present a Gentile woman as faithful, quick-witted, and correct. She wins the argument. Her faith is what Jesus praises. Where in your congregation has faith been imagined as something that agrees with authority quietly, and how might this woman's persistent, argumentative faith rewrite that picture?* Jesus's ministry visibly expands in this scene. Whatever the initial exchange means, the ending is that a Gentile woman's daughter is healed by the same Jesus whose ministry has, until now, focused on Israel. Something has widened. How might your sermon honor the widening without smoothing over what came before it?* The woman does not accept the terms of the exchange. She does not say, “You're right, I don't deserve it.” She reframes the metaphor and turns it back on Jesus with a wit and dignity that carry the whole scene. What might your people learn from her about the faithfulness of persistent asking — even, sometimes, of talking back?* The word “Canaanite” is Matthew's specific choice (Mark calls her Syrophoenician). Matthew is deliberately reaching back to the ancient enemies of Israel — the Canaanites — and making a point about how far God's welcome now extends. Take a moment to name this if you have space; it deepens the scene considerably.* Read alongside Isaiah 56 and Romans 11, this scene is part of a day whose whole shape is the widening of God's people. The Gospel is the hardest text of the day, but it does not stand alone. How might your sermon set it inside the day's larger movement rather than reading it in isolation?Significant Cautions* Do not paper over Jesus's initial words. He calls the woman's people, in effect, dogs — a real slur in the ancient world. Sermons that pretend the language is not shocking miss what the passage is doing.* Different faithful readers make different sense of Jesus's initial response. Some read it as testing the woman. Some read it as Jesus giving voice to the prejudice of his time so that his final answer breaks it. Some read it as Jesus's own limited understanding being challenged and changed. Do not preach as if the question has been settled. Faithful readings differ.* Whatever you make of Jesus's initial response, be clear that the woman is not being taught a lesson about her place. The passage is not endorsing Jesus's opening line. The woman's answer, and Jesus's praise of her faith, together indicate that her side of the exchange is the right side.* “Great is your faith” has sometimes been used to shame people whose prayers are not answered — as if the woman got what she asked for because she believed hard enough, and anyone who has not received healing lacks her faith. Preach against that misuse plainly.* The optional verses (10–20) about what defiles a person are worth including if you have time. They set up the second scene: Jesus has just said that ritual purity does not determine who is close to God. The Canaanite woman is the immediate test case.Thematic ConnectionsThe Gospel is the natural center for the day, and it is one of the most difficult passages the year hands us. The whole day pushes toward the same question: who is inside God's people, and by what authority is that boundary drawn?On Track One, Joseph's reconciliation with his brothers gives us a picture of unity that has been earned through long grief. The reunion is real, and it is also incomplete — the brothers remain afraid, and the years cannot be undone. Psalm 133 celebrates unity, but the Genesis story has already shown us how much labor unity actually takes. Preachers on Track One can hold the difficulty of the Gospel alongside the fact that the widening of God's family has never been quick or clean.On Track Two, the connection to the Gospel is more direct. Isaiah 56 announces that foreigners will be welcomed to the holy mountain and that God's house will be a house of prayer for all peoples. Psalm 67 celebrates the ways God's blessing on this people is for the sake of all peoples. Read alongside the Canaanite woman's story, the track prepares the ear for the widening that is happening in the Gospel scene, however uncomfortable the way in.Romans 11 sits inside the day as the most direct word for preachers who have followed the Romans arc across the summer. God has not rejected God's people. The gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable. God's mercy is extended to all. This is Paul's answer to the anti-Jewish readings of Romans 9–10 that have plagued Christian history. If you have preached those chapters, this is the Sunday to name plainly where Paul actually lands.For preachers continuing a series: the Matthew arc is now on the edge of Peter's great confession at Caesarea Philippi, which comes next week. But before Jesus arrives there, he has this encounter that widens his ministry beyond Israel. The Gospel is preparing us to hear Peter's confession as an answer to a question that has been growing more urgent throughout these summer weeks: who is this Jesus, and who is he for? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lectionarypro.substack.com/subscribe

This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of America. The speaker dives into the latest news and developments that are shaping the country's trajectory, from the border crisis to the rise of the DSA and its impact on the Democratic Party's voter base. The conversation touches on several key issues, including President Trump's executive orders on birthright citizenship and birth tourism, and the implications of these policies for American society. The speaker also discusses the recent contempt of Congress charge against Dr. Fauci, and the importance of holding government officials accountable for their actions. Additionally, the episode explores the rise of the DSA and its efforts to replace the traditional Democratic voter base with a new, more radical demographic. The speaker also shares their thoughts on Tucker Carlson's recent "manifesto" and its potential implications for the future of American politics. They also discuss the importance of understanding the DSA's strategy and its impact on the country's future. Furthermore, the episode touches on the recent election results in Michigan, where a Democrat lost to a socialist candidate, and the implications of this trend for the Democratic Party. If you're concerned about the direction of the country and want to stay informed about the latest developments, this episode is a must-listen. The speaker offers a unique perspective on the issues shaping America's future, and provides valuable insights into the motivations and strategies of the DSA and other key players in the country's politics. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the future of America. The speaker dives into the latest news and developments that are shaping the country's trajectory, from the border crisis to the rise of the DSA and its impact on the Democratic Party's voter base. The conversation touches on several key issues, including President Trump's executive orders on birthright citizenship and birth tourism, and the implications of these policies for American society. The speaker also discusses the recent contempt of Congress charge against Dr. Fauci, and the importance of holding government officials accountable for their actions. Additionally, the episode explores the rise of the DSA and its efforts to replace the traditional Democratic voter base with a new, more radical demographic. The speaker also shares their thoughts on Tucker Carlson's recent "manifesto" and its potential implications for the future of American politics. They also discuss the importance of understanding the DSA's strategy and its impact on the country's future. Furthermore, the episode touches on the recent election results in Michigan, where a Democrat lost to a socialist candidate, and the implications of this trend for the Democratic Party. If you're concerned about the direction of the country and want to stay informed about the latest developments, this episode is a must-listen. The speaker offers a unique perspective on the issues shaping America's future, and provides valuable insights into the motivations and strategies of the DSA and other key players in the country's politics. Follow Carl Jackson:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradioX/Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshowWebsite: http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.comStore: https://CarlJacksonStore.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colonel Grant Newsham challenges the assumption of inevitable Chinese dominance, labeling it a "fake it till you make it" strategy intended to intimidate foreigners. He points out that China's property market is a "crater" and its currency is not freely convertible, forcing the CCP to aggressively export overcapacity to earn the dollars needed for raw materials. Newsham highlights that over 600 million Chinese citizens live on less than $5 a day, and even the CCP elite, including Xi Jinping, keep wealth overseas as a hedge against the system's future. He argues that China's high-tech focus on AI and robotics does not solve its massive youth unemployment. Newsham concludes that China is a "big power but not a great one," functioning as a "rigged casino" without property rights or the rule of law, which is increasingly deterring foreign direct investment. (10)

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Born in Russia in 1836, he became one of the great Orthodox missionaries of modern times. As a boy, he resolved to become a missionary in the far East. With the counsel and blessing of Bishop Innocent of Siberia and Alaska, he went to Japan in 1861 and joined a small Russian mission there. Though the mission's official purpose was to minister to the Russian consular community, the consul-general who invited Hieromonk Nikolai hoped to bring the light of the Orthodox Faith to the Japanese people as well. Realizing that he could only hope to convert the Japanese people if they understood one another well, Fr Nikolai immersed himself in the study of Japanese thought, culture and language. Over the course of his life he translated most of the Bible and most of the Orthodox services into Japanese, and became a fluent speaker of the language. He encountered much resistance: Preaching of Christian doctrine was officially banned in Japan, and a Samurai once approached him with the words "Foreigners must die!" It was this same Samurai who later became his first Japanese priest. In 1880 he was elevated to Bishop of Japan. During the Russo-Japanese war he remained in Japan and labored successfully to overcome nationalist strife that might have harmed or destroyed the Church in Japan. He encouraged all his Japanese faithful to pray for the Japanese armed forces, though he explained that as a Russian he could not do so, and excluded himself from all public services for the duration of the war. He sent Russian-speaking Japanese priests to the prison camps to minister to Russian prisoners of war. At the time of his repose in 1912, after forty-eight years in Japan, St Nikolai left a Cathedral, eight churches, more than 400 chapels and meeting houses, 34 priests, 8 deacons, 115 lay catechists, and 34,110 Orthodox faithful. The Church of Japan is now an autonomous Orthodox Church under the mantle of the Moscow Patriarchate.

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Headline: The Myth of Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment Guest: Richard Epstein Professor Richard Epstein analyzes birthright citizenship, arguing the 14th Amendment's original intent excluded foreigners. He critiques the concept of "tourist babies" and suggests the president's plenary naturalization powers could be used to restrict entry for pregnant mothers seeking citizenship for their children. (3)

New York's immigrant community. The Democrats messaging for the last decade has been all about foreigners. Messaging the GOP is taking care of the fraud. The job market isn't just hard for the younger generation. They see themselves as your betters. Communists are finally starting to get called out as suchFollow The Jesse Kelly Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheJesseKellyShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the end of June, the Supreme Court ruled six to three that the federal government can end Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for more than 300,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians currently residing legally in the United States.TPS is a program that allows people from designated countries currently experiencing crises, like natural disasters or civil war, to live and work in the U.S.Some Haitian TPS recipients have been in the U.S. for 16 years. They work in hospitals, warehouses, and factories nationwide. In Springfield, Ohio, they make up nearly a fifth of the city's population.But their time in America could come to an end as soon as late July.What does the future hold for TPS holders and their families? And what does it mean for the communities and jobs they leave behind?Find more of our programs online. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

The World Cup Bracket is out for the knockout stage and we talk about the final games of the Group Stage (00:00:00-00:25:44). Phil Mickelson is in it again, getting kicked out of a couple more clubs. We talk some nationals sports podcast topics (00:25:44-00:40:10). Who's back of the week including Jaylen Brown getting criticized online, someone pooped at a Noah Kahan concert and Messi's free kick may have been rigged (00:40:10-00:58:56). Mt Rushmore of American attractions foreigners should visit (00:58:56-01:25:39). Dave Portnoy joins the show to talk about his new book "Cancel Me If You Can" to talk about Barstool's rise, the BVT sliding doors, Hank almost quitting and a lot more (01:25:39-02:24:03). Zach Top joins us in studio to talk about his rise to country stardom, being an AWL, life on the road, Cal Raleigh and more.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Netflix. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/pardon-my-take