Podcasts about four men

“Four Men in the Fire” - Daniel 3:19-30

Mike and Dave have guests Nate and Eric on the pod this week. The tastings were a hazy NEPIA from Hop Butcher, a Slushy XL sour from 450 North, and a 2X IPA from Abomination Brewing and Twelve Percent. WOW !! All I'm saying is, if you bring two more opinions into the conversation, you're gonna get a debate......... on EVERYTHING. Where do YOU stand on all the topics in this episode? https://www.facebook.com/ffaepod https://www.youtube.com/@TweeKsCorner

Police believe a victim was targeted in a deadly shooting this morning on Detroit's north end. Plus, lawmakers are gathering today to discuss Michigan's newest gun law. Those are our top stories as WWJ's Greg Bowman brings you the local news headlines for your Tuesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

Police made a breakthrough this week in the burglary of Bengals QB Joe Burrow's house. Crime and Terrorism analyst Brad Garrett tells us how burglars are getting into athletes homes.

Pastor Larry Ellis speaks of the birth of Christ from the perspectives of four different men.

In tonight's story, Lance reads us to sleep with Stephen Crane's, Four Men in a Cave.Follow Dozing Off on Tik Tok!Sleep well.

Daily Dad Jokes (04 Dec 2024)The official Daily Dad Jokes Podcast electronic button now available on Amazon. The perfect gift for dad! Click here here to view!Email Newsletter: Looking for more dad joke humour to share? Then subscribe to our new weekly email newsletter. It's our weekly round-up of the best dad jokes, memes, and humor for you to enjoy. Spread the laughs, and groans, and sign up today! Click here to subscribe!Listen to the Daily Dad Jokes podcast here: https://dailydadjokespodcast.com/ or search "Daily Dad Jokes" in your podcast app.Interested in Business and Finance news? Then listen to our sister show: The Daily Business and Finance Show. Check out the website here or search "Daily Business and Finance Show" in your podcast app.Jokes sourced and curated from reddit.com/r/dadjokes.Joke credits: thehungerhamster, bourbonpens, Cunt_Puffin, Concept555, CautiousEmergency367, PM_ME_UR__ELECTRONS, GiborDesign, Major_Independence82, NoThruTrucks, CanadianRoyalist, amor_e, LadyOfTheMorn, , Blast-Mix-3600, buttered_t0asties, JoeFas, Masselein, DramaticChipmnk, vr6atorsSubscribe to this podcast via:iHeartMediaSpotifyiTunesGoogle PodcastsYouTube ChannelSocial media:InstagramFacebookTwitterTikTokDiscordInterested in advertising or sponsoring our show? Contact us at mediasales@klassicstudios.comProduced by Klassic Studios using AutoGen Podcast technology (http://klassicstudios.com/autogen-podcasts/)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Joe talks with Deacon Nathan Allen, who annotated ACS Books' version of Hilaire Belloc's delightful novelette, "The Four Men." Learn more about Belloc, his poetry, and the Four Men Feast! To buy ACS Book's "The Four Men" visit https://www.chesterton.org/store/product/four-men/ To learn more about The Four Men Feast, visit https://www.fourmenfeast.com/

Victoria Police First Constable Paul Hogan told Ross and Russ about the alleged ramming of a police vehicle near Ballarat overnight, before turning his attention to the chaotic police chase.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Police announce arrests in the killing of the General Hospital star, shot to death in downtown LA. Also this evening: the latest on arrests in the drugs death of Matthew Perry; and the Intuit Dome in Inglewood officially opening.    

On EP273 Sean turned it over to Trevor and it turned into Trevor, his two boys, Producer Reg, Art Director Des and brother Troy making a return to the Pod.   We sat on the deck on a beautiful August night with a few beverages and nothing but time.  It was the longest Pod in our history. Following introductions and beer talk, we dug into Leaf talk at about the 13:00 minute mark. Sit back and enjoy. 

This episode is one of Pastor Jack Abeelen's recent radio broadcasts. Pastor Jack's teachings are broadcast every weekday on over 400 radio stations across the country.The Growing Thru Grace radio broadcast is an outreach of Morningstar Christian Chapel in Whittier, California.To see more of Pastor Jack's Bible studies, visit our Morningstar Christian Chapel channel at https://www.youtube.com/@morningstarcc.To subscribe to our Podcast newsletter go to http://eepurl.com/iGzsP6.If you would like to support our electronic ministry, you may do so by going to our donations page at https://morningstarcc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/podcast.Visit our church website at https://morningstarcc.org.

This episode is one of Pastor Jack Abeelen's recent radio broadcasts. Pastor Jack's teachings are broadcast every weekday on over 400 radio stations across the country.The Growing Thru Grace radio broadcast is an outreach of Morningstar Christian Chapel in Whittier, California.To see more of Pastor Jack's Bible studies, visit our Morningstar Christian Chapel channel at https://www.youtube.com/@morningstarcc.To subscribe to our Podcast newsletter go to http://eepurl.com/iGzsP6.If you would like to support our electronic ministry, you may do so by going to our donations page at https://morningstarcc.churchcenter.com/giving/to/podcast.Visit our church website at https://morningstarcc.org.

This week Hans Zimmer comes in to talk Coachella, Claudia Schiffer and to help us write us our new theme song.  LINKS  Watch our latest Grouse House series Trope RPG https://bit.ly/TropeRPG Follow @theauntydonnagallery on Instagram https://bit.ly/auntydonna-ig  Become a Patreon supporter at http://auntydonnaclub.com/    CREDITS   Hosts: Broden Kelly, Zachary Ruane, & Mark Bonanno   Producer: Lindsey Green Digital Producers: Nick Barrett, Jim Cruse & Tanya Zerek Audio Imager: Mitch Calladine  Supervising Producer: Elise Cooper   Managing Producer: Sam Cavanagh  Join The Aunty Donna Club: https://www.patreon.com/auntydonnaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s an offer, that pretty much everyone decides to refuse as the crew meet Trident’s resident backstabbing pirate, N’thiel.

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On Tuesday-Friday at 9:00 a.m., tune in to Mississippi Sports Today as Craig Horton and company highlight sports news from around Mississippi high school and college sports

The Good ‘Ole Boy's club is in session! Join as Kate and Carolyn untangle another week on The Valley that is as messy as it is petty. Play along as they guess who the hell Michelle sent sexy pictures to and why anyone lets Jesse or Jax speak, ever! Are castmates still playing secret keep-away from the cameras? Does Brittany have a drinking problem? And where does Jax get all these black branded hats!?

April 5th, 2024 Lots of big story lines like how Zach Edey has gone under the radar & Cailtin Clark vs the school that didn't recruit her in UConn. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X Listen to past episodes on The Ticket's Website And follow The Ticket Top 10 on Apple, Spotify or Amazon MusicSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We honor four monster days of Final Four basketball by anticipating record TV viewership for the women - and wondering if anyone can beat the UConn men, Boise State assistant coach Mike Burns with his scouting report from the Final Four in Phoenix, B.J. (BNN Report) on what BSU basketball coaches are looking for in the transfer portal - and when we can expect news, two stories about what makes Spencer Danielson special. NOTE: FINAL FOUR COVERAGE BEGINS AT 1 P.M. SATURDAY ON KTIKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We honor four monster days of Final Four basketball by anticipating record TV viewership for the women - and wondering if anyone can beat the UConn men, Boise State assistant coach Mike Burns with his scouting report from the Final Four in Phoenix, B.J. (BNN Report) on what BSU basketball coaches are looking for in the transfer portal - and when we can expect news, two stories about what makes Spencer Danielson special. NOTE: FINAL FOUR COVERAGE BEGINS AT 1 P.M. SATURDAY ON KTIKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tate and Seerat break down all the headlines ahead of the women's Final Four and share their picks on who will advance to the national championship. Then, David Shoemaker and Ben Cruz join Tate to preview WrestleMania XL and The Rock's epic return to WWE. Plus, Tate shares his picks for the men's Final Four matchups. Host: Tate Frazier Guests: Seerat Sohi, David Shoemaker, and Ben Cruz Producer: Tucker Tashjian Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosted by Rob Leonard and Tim Leonard, "From the Pressbox" airs every Monday from 9am to 10am on 90.3FM WHPC in Garden City, New York.  Streaming at www.nccradio.org.  This week Rob and Tim talk about who is in Final Four of the NCAA Men's and Woman's basketball.  Opening Day for the Mets and Yankees

Crime has always been a feature of urban life; but during this era a series of criminal cases are reported… which highlight a growing conflict between the authorities of London and the crown. But arguments about jurisdiction and authority soon obscure deeper debates and passions in the city. An episode that brings to life the alien nature of justice in the 13th century.

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Fethi Benaissa gives a round-up of today's trends.

Episode 284 of The Pour Horsemen Podcast! We pod solo! Hurt At Work? Contact our partners at https://crockett.law for all of your legal needs. @bankonbriantx is ready to work for you. Topics Super Bowl Pregame Live What Does Usher Perform Men in Vegas Alone Shannon Sharpe and Monique And More Join our Patreon for more exclusive content https://www.patreon.com/thepourhorsemen Take Advantage of Our Discount Code at Your Next B/Elevated Candle Experience @b.elevated Follow The Pour Horsemen on Instagram @thepourhorsemen, and email at thepourhorsemen@gmail.com Subscribe to Apple Podcast, Spotify Podcast, Google Play, YouTube, iHeartradio, or PocketCast.

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Queen City Confessions Monday 12/18/23

Hello Old Sports is part of the Sports History Network - The Headquarters For Your Favorite Sport's Yesteryear.EPISODE SUMMARY75 years ago the City of Cleveland experienced one of the greatest years in any city's sports history. Owned by the great Bill Veeck and featuring All Time Greats like Bob Feller and Satchel Paige, the Indians won the American League Pennant and swept the Boston Braves in the World Series. Meanwhile, the Browns finished 14-0 and dominated the AAFC for the third consecutive year. Books to complement this episode: "Our Team: The Story of Four Men and the World Series That Changed Baseball" by Luke Epplin"Satchel: The Life and Times of an American Legend" by Larry Tye"Epic Season: The 1948 American League Pennant Race" by David Kaiser"Football Done Right: Setting the Record Straight on Coaches, Playes, and the History of the NFL" by Michael Lombardi"The Cleveland Indians" by Franklin Lewis"Red Sox Nation: An An Unexpurgated History of the Boston Red Sox" by Peter Golenbock"Paul Brown: The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Football's Most Innovative Coach" by Andrew O'Toole"The Best Show in Football: The 1946-1955 Cleveland Browns" by Andy Piacsik"Pro Football Championships Before the Super Bowl: A Year-by-Year History 1926-1965" by Joseph S. PageContact the show at

We visited legendary writer William T. Vollmann (Rainbow Stories, Europe Central) in his Sacramento studio for a long talk about lots of things. Part two of two. Read his new essay “Four Men” in Harper's: harpers.org/archive/2023/11/four-men/

We visited legendary writer William T. Vollmann (Rainbow Stories, Europe Central) in his Sacramento studio for a long talk about lots of things. Part one of two. Read his new essay “Four Men” in Harper's: https://harpers.org/archive/2023/11/four-men/

GDP Script/ Top Stories for Oct 2nd Publish Date:  Oct 2nd From the Henssler Financial Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast Today is Monday, October 3rd and happy heavenly birthday to musician Stevie Ray Vaughn. ****Stevie Ray Vaughn – Pride & Joy**** I'm Bruce Jenkins and here are your top stories presented by Mall of Georgia Chrysler Dodge Jeep. Four men wanted for shoplifting and battery at Home Depot in Norcross area Northside Medical Snellville opens at The Grove at Towne Center The Gwinnett Historical Society adding dancing, tool displays to this year's Winn Fair All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe!  Break 1 : MOG          Story 1: Four men wanted for shoplifting and battery at Home Depot in Norcross area Gwinnett County Police are seeking public assistance to identify four individuals involved in a shoplifting and assault incident at a Home Depot on Sept. 22. Two adult males and two juveniles stole over $400 in power tools, with two of them injuring a store employee during the incident. They fled the scene in a dark grey Chrysler 300. If you have any information, please contact GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300 or remain anonymous by reaching out to Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visiting www.stopcrimeATL.com. Tips leading to an arrest and indictment may receive a cash reward........…..read more at gwinnettdailypost.com STORY 2: Northside Medical Snellville opens at The Grove at Towne Center The opening of Northside Medical Snellville, part of The Grove at Towne Center development, was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 45,000-square-foot medical office building and an adjacent 7,500-square-foot medical retail building offer multi-specialty healthcare services, including surgery, orthopedics, women's imaging, and more, bringing quality healthcare closer to home for Snellville residents and the southeastern part of Gwinnett County. Northside Hospital's commitment to expanding healthcare resources in Gwinnett includes several ongoing and upcoming projects, demonstrating their dedication to meeting the region's healthcare needs.   STORY 3: The Gwinnett Historical Society adding dancing, tool displays to this year's Winn Fair The Gwinnett County Historical Society is hosting its annual Winn Fair at the Elisha Winn House in Dacula on October 7th and 8th. This event allows residents to experience life as it was in 1818 when the Winn House served as the first seat of Gwinnett government. New activities this year include historical dancing by the Atlanta History Dancers and a tool display in the lighted barn. Visitors can explore the Winn House, learn about its history, watch craft demonstrations, and enjoy live music and food vendors. The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with a $5 admission fee (free for children under 12). We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We'll be right back   Break 2:   Cumming Fair – OBITS – Slappey   STORY 4: Gwinnett semifinalist Gwinnett County Public Schools has unveiled its 25 semifinalists for the Teacher of the Year award. This group includes teachers from elementary, middle, and high schools who were nominated by their colleagues at the local level. The finalists will be celebrated on December 7th, with the top teacher in Gwinnett County to be announced during the event. These educators represent a diverse range of subjects and grade levels, showcasing the district's commitment to recognizing excellence in teaching.     STORY 5: Football Update  In a historic feat, Seckinger High School's football program secured its inaugural varsity win, triumphing 43-22 over the Oglethorpe County Patriots. Despite trailing 15-0 early on, Seckinger displayed remarkable resilience and evident improvement from the previous season.   Meanwhile, the Archer football team delivered a commanding Homecoming victory, defeating Brookwood 34-6 in their Region 4-AAAAAAA opener. Archer showcased a strong performance on both sides of the ball, with their defense preventing Brookwood from scoring touchdowns.   Defending state champions Mill Creek commenced their Region 8-AAAAAAA schedule impressively with a resounding 47-7 victory over Central Gwinnett. The nationally ranked Hawks, now boasting a 6-0 record, established a commanding 23-0 lead in the first quarter and an impressive 40-0 advantage by halftime.   In another noteworthy game, the Parkview Panthers initiated their Region 4-AAAAAAA schedule with a solid 34-20 win over South Gwinnett. Despite losing running back Trelain Maddox to an early injury, Parkview showcased its depth and a potent passing game, orchestrated by quarterbacks Cooper Frank and Jaiden Jenkins. Coach Joe Sturdivant highlighted the importance of discipline and managing energy levels for future improvements during the upcoming bye week.   We'll be back in a moment   Break 3:  ESOG – Ingles 5 – Lawrenceville Events   STORY 6: 8 Gwinnett elementary schools named 'Literacy Leaders' by Georgia Department of Education The Georgia Department of Education has recognized eight Gwinnett elementary schools for their achievements in improving students' reading skills. These schools have been acknowledged as 2022-2023 Literacy Leaders for their exceptional achievement or growth in third-grade reading. Seven schools were recognized for outstanding achievement, while one received recognition for growth. State Superintendent Richard Woods will visit these schools to commend their efforts. Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) has been investing in professional development and instructional materials to improve literacy outcomes and continues to focus on continuous improvement to meet academic targets in literacy.   STORY 7: Gwinnett County Public Schools SAT scores top state, national averages Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) students have outperformed both their state and national peers on SAT scores, according to data from the College Board and the Georgia Department of Education. The GCPS Class of 2023 achieved a mean SAT score of 1091 (out of 1600), which is 88 points higher than the national average and 46 points higher than the state average. The Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology (GSMST) has maintained the highest mean SAT score in the state for four consecutive years. While GCPS' mean SAT score slightly decreased compared to the previous year, it still indicates progress in addressing learning loss and improving student outcomes. GCPS Superintendent Calvin J. Watts emphasized the district's commitment to meeting the needs of each student and increasing SAT participation. We'll have final thoughts after this.   Break 4: Henssler 60 Thanks again for hanging out with us on today's Gwinnett Daily Post podcast. If you enjoy these shows, we encourage you to check out our other offerings, like the Cherokee Tribune Ledger Podcast, the Marietta Daily Journal, the Community Podcast for Rockdale Newton and Morgan Counties, or the Paulding County News Podcast. Read more about all our stories, and get other great content at Gwinnettdailypost.com. Did you know over 50% of Americans listen to podcasts weekly? Giving you important news about our community and telling great stories are what we do. Make sure you join us for our next episode and be sure to share this podcast on social media with your friends and family. 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In s3e39, Platemark host Ann Shafer speaks with Sue Coe, an artist and social activist. The pair were joined in the conversation by Tru Ludwig (Sue is one of Tru's art heroes) at Sue's home in the Catskill Mountains, New York.   Sue creates art that goes right to the heart of an issue, whether it be animal cruelty, capitalism, authoritarianism, women's rights or any other progressive ideal. Images are sometimes difficult, (TRIGGER WARNING) and the conversation touched on some topics that may be distressing for listeners. Please know the discussion ranges from slaughterhouses and mass killings of animals to sexual violence against women, along with a number of other tough topics. There are also plenty of expletives coming from all corners. Consider this fair warning.   Sue, Ann, and Tru talked about veganism, the environment, Käthe Kollwitz, Galerie St. Etienne and famed dealer Hildegard Bachert, placing work at an institution (Sue calls Ann “you poor, sad creature”), and starting a museum just for printmaking. It's quite a conversation. Sue Coe on her deck, our temporary recording studio, Deposit, NY. Sue Coe (English, born 1951). Auschwitz Begins…, 2009. Woodcut. Sheet: 15 ½ x 52 in. (39.4 x 132.1 cm.). Galerie St. Etienne. Sue Coe (English, born 1951). Depopulation, 2020. Linoleum cut. Sheet: 10 3/8 x 8. ½ in. (26.4 x 21.6 cm.). Galerie St. Etienne. Shiko Munakata (Japanese, 1903–1975). The Visit, 1959. Woodcut. Sheet: 130 1/16 x 15 in. (33.2 x 38.1 cm.) Museum of Modern Art, New York. James Gilray (British, 1756–1815). Edward Jenner vaccinating patients in the Smallpox and Innoculkation Hospital of St. Pancras; the patients develop features of cows, 1802. Etching with watercolor. Wellcome Collection, London.   Sue Coe (English, born 1951) and Eric Avery (American, born 1949). Zoonotic Spillover, 2023. Linoleum cut with hand coloring. Sheet: 30 x 36 ¾ in. (76.2 x 93.3 cm.). Published by Tarantula Press, Texas A&M University. Sue Coe's carving station. Sue Coe in her studio. Sue Coe pulls open the flat files. Sue Coe (English, born 1951). Fighting the New Jim Crow, 2021. Woodcut. Sue Coe (English, born 1951). Woman Walks into Bar–Is Raped by Four Men on the Pool Table–While 20 Watch, 1983. Mixed media. 7' 7 5/8" x 9' 5 1/4" (232.7 x 287.7 cm.). Museum of Modern Art, New York. Otto Dix (German, 1891–1969). Shock Troops Advance under Gas (Sturmtruppe geht unter Gas vor) from The War (Der Krieg), 1924. Etching, aquatint, and drypoint, from a portfolio of fifty prints. Plate: 7 5/8 x 11 5/16 in. (19.3 x 28.8 cm.); sheet: 13 11/16 x 18 5/8 in. (34.8 x 47.3 cm.). Museum of Modern Art, New York. Sue Coe (English, born 1951). Bush Aids, 1990. Photoetching. Sheet: 15 x 10 7/8 in. (38.1 x 27.6 cm.). Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia. Käthe Kollwitz (German, 1867–1945). Battlefield, no. 6 from the series Peasants' War, 1907. Etching, drypoint, aquatint, sandpaper and softground etching. Plate: 16 ¼ x 20 7/8 in. (41.28 x 53 cm.). Käthe Kollwitz Museum, Cologne. Sue Coe (English, born 1951). Woman Tied to Pole, 1984. Photoetching. 13 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (33.6 x 23.5 cm.). Installation shot from Sue Coe: Graphic Resistance. MoMA PS1, June 3–September 9, 2018. Ann Shafer and Sue Coe, June 3, 2023.

How do you read your Bible? Behind every story or character, there is bigger theology happening behind the scenes. At the heart of the stories, we see ordinary people like us encounter and be transformed by the Creator of the universe. Join us on Discover the Word this week as we dive into the stories of the men featured in 3rd John and see how each story explores their understanding of Christ.   WAYS TO LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE:

In today's podcast, Tawana Lowery provides transformational insights on the importance of Unstoppable Desire and the critical role it plays in planting a mustard seed of hope. Listen as she encourages you to never throw away your desire; it is the key to receiving what you are hoping and believing for. Desire is where Faith begins.  We don't need a large shovel to plant a mustard seed. We can plant a Mustard Seed of Hope with just a Teaspoon of Desire!      Taken from “Miss Overcomer Empower Moments.” All content is Copyrighted by Tawana Lowery and Women World Leaders and cannot be used without express written consent.   A few weeks ago, I was praying about some close relationships that never panned out the way I had hoped. Although God has completely healed my heart from the pain that was created, I was still curious about the choices others had made concerning me. And so, I asked God, “Lord, what was their reason for NOT including me and NOT accepting me??? I wasn't lamenting or demanding and answer. I was simply trying to connect the dots on the rationale behind it. He said… “They didn't Want to. They just didn't want to.” Truthfully, I was a bit surprised at the simplicity of God's response….   I guess I was expecting to hear some deep spiritual answer. But he just said… “They simply didn't want to.” And then he said, “What I told you is profound when you think about it. In fact, it's very insightful… spiritually speaking”.  Want = Desire  And Desire is where Faith begins!  Conversely, the lack of desire is where Hardness of Heart begins… because it means we've given up hope! Immediately my mind went to the story of the Lame man at the Pool of Bethesda (as recorded in John chapter 5). And I realized why Jesus chose the words he did when engaging the lame man.   By the time Jesus came on the scene, the Bible says this man had been in the same condition for 38 years. That's a lifetime when you think about it. But Jesus question was intended to expose the man's heart and where he was in his ability to believe for a miracle.   Jesus said, “Do you WANT to be healed.” He was basically asking the man… “After all this time… after all the disappointment… after all the waiting… after watching others receive their miracle…  Do you STILL WANT IT, or have you Given up?  In other words, “Do you still have a Desire? Do you still have a little bit of want to?”  “Because if you have just a teaspoon of desire… I can work with that!”   I also believe Jesus was showing us the Heavenly equation on Faith. He is saying that our Desire, even if it's small, is where faith begins.” I believe this perfectly aligns with what Rabbi Paul (or the apostle Paul) admonishes in Hebrews 11:1.   “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”   In other words:  Desire produces Hope and Hope produces Faith!  And although our Desires are not immediately visible, they can be made visible if we don't give up!   So, you could say… “Now Faith is the Substance of things Hoped for… the evidence of our Desires!”   I think we can also see this in the story about the Women with a Bleeding Disorder (Luke 8:43-48). After years of suffering and tons of disappointing results, her self-talk is quite remarkable. And gives us insight into the results she experienced from Jesus. She said, “If I can only….” WOW. Those are the words of “Desire.” She was saying… In spite of it all, I still Want It! And her my desire fed her hope that provided the strength to DRAG herself away from a place of hopelessness and onto the highway of life. Jesus said to her, “Your FAITH has made you whole.” But it started with her teaspoon of Desire! Her teaspoon of DESIRE kept hope alive… And it positioned her to COME ALIVE with healing!!!   Let's look at one more example found in Luke 5:17-26. When we think about unstoppable Desire, this story should get the POSTER award! You know it well. Four Men are trying to get their paralyzed friend to Jesus in the HOPES that he will be healed.   And there are a lot of obstacles in the way… Lots of reasons to give up and go home! But, because of their strong desire, it fueled their hope. The scriptures tell us that when Jesus saw THEIR Faith. When he saw their unstoppable desire, their friend was made whole.   You know… sometimes I think we make our faith walk harder than it needs to be. Sometimes we think it takes a whole lot of faith just to have faith! Sometimes we think it takes a giant shovel to plant a Mustard Seed. But that's not true!   I believe these passages tell us that we can plant a Mustard Seed with a Teaspoon! I believe it is telling us that our DESIRE (even if it's small) is the key to receiving.   But, let's go back and visit the first example about the man at the Pool of Bethesda in John 5. Because his story is slightly different from the others. This man didn't pursue Jesus. Jesus came to him. But WHY? I'm sure there were other infirmed people by the pool that day. So, why this man?   Well, I think we can learn something from the question Jesus asked him. Jesus already knew what his answer would be. I think Jesus came to this man because Jesus knew there was still a teaspoon of Desire in his heart. The problem was, he had been placing his HOPE in others.   His initial response was, “Lord, when the waters stir I have no one to help me!” This poor man had spent all those years hoping in others. WOW! How many of us can relate to that?   And this is how the enemy tries to kill our Desire. He tries to kill it through Misplaced Hope. Because if we take our desire FOR something, but put our hope IN something or someone other than God, we will experience disappointment, heartache, etc.   And, if we do that long enough, we'll be tempted to GIVE UP. We'll be tempted to throw away our Desire and our Want To! Possibly the other people around the pool had already given up and had given themselves over to hardness or heart. I also believe Jesus is showing us that Hardness of Heart is the real danger. And it happens when we stop Desiring, when we throw away our Want To!   But what this also demonstrates is that we need to be Vigilant to Guard our Hearts from growing cold and indifferent. We can bypass the hard heartedness if we commit our Desires to Jesus. If we place all our Hope in him only.    HE and HE alone is the Author and the Finisher of our Faith. The scriptures say… the Lord will give you (Freely give you) the desires of your heart.  He is the one who initiates the Desire and He is the one who brings it to completion.   Galatians 6:9 encourages us to, “Not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we don't give up.” In other words, when we seek God to keep our heart's desires, and if we ask him for continued strength to forgive and to think on things above, we will reap a harvest from the mustard seed we have planted (with our Teaspoon of Desire). Proverbs 4:23 says, “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Sisters, we must resist the temptation to give up on our Desires, because it will determine our line of thinking and believing and receiving!   So, you might be thinking, “What about people who gave up their desire and didn't realize the cost involved? What if someone put their hope in others because the enemy seduced them into believing a lie? What does the Bible have to say to those people?” We're basically asking, “Will God redeem the unbelief?” In a word, YES! And the scriptures confirm it! Isaiah 1:18, the Lord invites us to talk with him about anything that separated us from him on any level so we can be made new again! “Come now, let's reason together (lets talk about this thing that tripped you up!) Though your sins be like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. (Even though the unbelief and dooms day thinking left a stain on you heart and mind… give it to me and I will replace it with a resurrected heart and mind!)”   1 John 3:20 reads, “If our hearts condemn us, we know that God is greater than our hearts, and he knows everything.” In other words, he is compassionate and understands our weakness and is always there to bring us out! Maybe you're feeling weary right now? Maybe you're feeling tempted to throw away your Desire?  It could be because of your vocation…  Or you might feel weary concerning a special relationship.  Maybe you're disheartened because of a life interruption that you weren't prepared for.   Or maybe you still have a little desire, but you're growing weary because of Misplaced Hope.  Possibly you put hope in the performance or acceptance of a spouse, a child, a friend, or even a religious leader. It is a common snare. We've all made that mistake before!   Lastly, you might be the person thinking you need HUGE Faith just to have small faith.  In other words, maybe you devalued your simple Desires… not realizing how much God can use it.  Maybe you feel overwhelmed at the thought of Mustering up hope because you think it requires a giant shovel to plant a mustard seed?  That's okay… because our sense of lack is the perfect place to start. Just think about the miracle of the Loaves and Fishes.  Whether we use a shovel or a teaspoon, we must place it in God's hands if we're going to reap a harvest. If any of those scenarios apply to you, then with your permission, I'd like to lead you in prayer. Heavenly Father, I bring this weariness to the cross in the name of Jesus. You've told me to cast ALL my care upon you… because you care for me. And Lord, this weariness is more than I can bear. Forgive me for trying to carry it on my own. And Lord, where I'm tempted to give up on the desires of my heart, forgive me… I know you don't condemn me… In fact you are always ready to rescue me from any temptation that might separate me from your perfect love. And that includes feeling alone and isolated and hopeless. Father, reveal to my heart any area where I have been tempted to put my hope in someone or something other than you… Forgive me for putting my hope in another person, or in myself or a certain outcome.   I bring the misplaced hope… this temptation to despair, the unbelief and giving up to the cross of Jesus. I asked that this part of my heart that's been wounded would be made dead on the cross, crucified and buried… and the wine skin that's contained it all these years. And any area of my heart that has exchanged the truth for a lie… I asked that it would be made dead this very moment… on the cross of Jesus. Father of glory… I ask to be Resurrect in Jesus with a NEW heart and a NEW mind and a NEW wineskin. Lord… fill me with new wine that I can live a brand-new life!! In Jesus mighty and glorious name…. Amen.   Copyrighted by Tawana Lowery and Miss Overcomer Global and cannot be used without express written consent.   July 2023          

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Police investigating the death of 19-year-old Madison Brooks in Louisiana have arrested four men with rape. The police department stated that four men were involved in or saw an alleged sexual assault of Brooks, who was severely intoxicated and unable to give her consent, before abandoning her on a dark road, where she would later die. The driver who struck Brooks is not facing charges. If you like TRUE CRIME TODAY - and want AD FREE episodes, Be sure to sub to our premium channel on APPLE PODCASTS! http://shorturl.at/uLTWX  Get access to: -Ad Free EXCLUSIVE BONUS Series from True Crime Today. -Advance Episodes -Ad Free Episodes 

Four men in Okmulgee, Oklahoma leave a friend's house on bikes on the evening of October 9th, 2022. Investigators believe that these men intended to commit a crime, or series of crimes. They are soon reported missing. On October 14th, their bodies are found in Deep For River having been shot and dismembered. After looking into the case officials believe that this act was premeditated.  In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Jackie Howard discuss the overt violence of the murder, how to track a bicycle, how you distinguish between blood types, how investigators retrieve body parts, and much more. Subscribe to Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan : Apple Podcasts Spotify iHeart   Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Background and overview of the case 3:20 - How do you track a bicycle? 9:45 - How do you calculate how far to extend your search? 12:10 - Police using tracking information to find the victims 15:30 - Bodies dumped in the river 16:15 - How is it physically possible to kill four men in a short period of time? 20:35 - What exactly is “a violent act”? 24:15 -  The steps taken in an autopsy to distinguish between blood types 29:00 - What do two different blood types look like on a slide? 30:58 - Visual deception 32:10 - Would the victim's skeleton be visible by this point? 36:10 - How does the gruesome state of the victim's bodies interfere with being able to figure out what happened to them? 39:40 - How do you retrieve body parts and keep them in the state they're found? 46:05 - Wrap upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four men in Okmulgee, Oklahoma leave a friend's house on bikes on the evening of October 9th, 2022. Investigators believe that these men intended to commit a crime, or series of crimes. They are soon reported missing. On October 14th, their bodies are found in Deep For River having been shot and dismembered. After looking into the case officials believe that this act was premeditated.  In this episode of Body Bags, forensics expert Joseph Scott Morgan and Jackie Howard discuss the overt violence of the murder, how to track a bicycle, how you distinguish between blood types, how investigators retrieve body parts, and much more.   Show Notes: 0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Background and overview of the case 3:20 - How do you track a bicycle? 9:45 - How do you calculate how far to extend your search? 12:10 - Police using tracking information to find the victims 15:30 - Bodies dumped in the river 16:15 - How is it physically possible to kill four men in a short period of time? 20:35 - What exactly is “a violent act”? 24:15 -  The steps taken in an autopsy to distinguish between blood types 29:00 - What do two different blood types look like on a slide? 30:58 - Visual deception 32:10 - Would the victim's skeleton be visible by this point? 36:10 - How does the gruesome state of the victim's bodies interfere with being able to figure out what happened to them? 39:40 - How do you retrieve body parts and keep them in the state they're found? 46:05 - Wrap upSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.