Podcasts about acts

Although the scene we see here took place about two thousand years ago, it's quite similar to our society today. The apostles were being persecuted for their faith, and Christians today face the same thing. How should we react when threatened because of our faith? We get a perfect example of the right way to handle it, right here in Acts chapter five.

How can I be bold in my Christian faith?   This message from Ps David Lindell is from Acts chapter 4 and shows that supernatural boldness comes when we expect opposition, anticipate effectiveness, pursue God's presence, and accelerate through prayer. Our prayer is that you will be filled with the Holy Spirit and step out in courage, knowing that where there is boldness, there will be breakthrough.

Pastor Ken teaches through Acts 13:1-3

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Acts 15:1–35. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Brian J. Tabb. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Acts 7:44-53 – Stephen: The Prophets

Today is day 275 and we are studying The Second Commandment. 275. What does the second commandment mean? God's people are neither to worship man-made images of God or of other gods nor to make such images for the purpose of worshiping them. (Exodus 20:23; 34:17; Leviticus 26:1; Deuteronomy 4:15–20; 27:15; Psalm 97:6–9; Acts 17:22–29; 2 Corinthians 6:16–18) We will conclude today by praying the Daleth Stanza of Psalm 119 which is verses 25-32 found on page 429 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to ⁠anglicanchurch.net/catechism⁠. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Acts 4:23–31. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Brian Borgman. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

At our October First Wednesday, Tim takes us through the beginning of Acts and how the early days of the Christian church inspires our current contending prayers of More Spirit, More Salvations, More Healing, and More Breakthrough.

Acts 8:4-8

Welcome to the Daily Disciple Podcast. As daily disciples, we seek to adore and follow Jesus, our teacher, into the abundant life that he offers. Because we find Jesus irresistible, fascinating, and incredibly practical, we want to be students of his scripture. Today's episode is found in Acts 4 "Watermarks"

The book of Acts, also called the Acts of the Apostles, spotlights the fulfillment of the Great Commission. This powerful book was written by the Apostle Luke who also wrote the Gospel of Luke.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and recounts the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria and the surrounding world. You will be encouraged by the power of the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of many who were transformed through hearing the gospel and witnessing of miracles. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com  « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

Would you like to experience GOD’S POWER FOR DAILY LIVING? Well, join Dr. Michel Youssef for the next LEADING THE WAY to get biblical direction! (Acts 4)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can I be bold in my Christian faith? This message from Ps David Lindell is from Acts chapter 4 and shows that supernatural boldness comes when we expect opposition, anticipate effectiveness, pursue God's presence, and accelerate through prayer. Our prayer is that you will be filled with the Holy Spirit and step out in courage, knowing that where there is boldness, there will be breakthrough.

Join Bart and Aaron as they dig deeper into Acts 5:12-42!

23 Isaiah 50-51; 19 Psalms 5-7; 44 Acts 13

Daily Dose of Hope October 2, 2025   Scripture – John 2:1-12   Prayer:  Amazing Father and Lord, Thank you for who you are.  Thank you for how you care for us.  We get distracted.  We veer away from you and your Word.  For that, we are so very sorry.  Forgive us, Lord.  Help us to abide in you.  Help us to remain close so that we can be fruitful and effective for your Kingdom.  Help us get outside ourselves and see others as you see them.  And help us trust.  Lord, we belong to you.  In Your Name, Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope!  This is the devotional and podcast that complements the New Hope Church Bible reading plan.  We are currently doing a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we begin a deep dive into John 2.   We meet Jesus at a wedding celebration.  Weddings are usually wonderful celebrations. And they are so different and unique. Some of you probably had huge, elaborate affairs, while others had small backyard barbeque weddings and most of us were somewhere in between. My wedding was very nice but not excessive in any way. I was the first of my friends to get married so I had nothing to compare it to, I didn't have any idea what was expected, and I think that was probably a gift.   Weddings in first century Palestine were very different from American weddings of today. In fact, they would last about a week. It was the responsibility of the groom to provide food and care for the guests for that week. In an honor-shamed based culture, which we find in this part of the world, that was a big deal. In this case, the groom runs out of wine three days in. This would have meant that the family was not prepared, it been a source of shame and embarrassment for them. Some of you might be thinking that after three days of drinking, they probably needed to be cut off. But this actually would have been very serious. I read that guests could actually have sued the family for their lack of care in this case.   This wedding must have been a relative or someone close to the family, as Jesus, his mother, and the disciples were there. And Jesus' mother is obviously pretty concerned about the wine issue. She knows that the family's reputation, their honor, is on the line. She cares for this family. So she goes to Jesus and she's like, ummm...there is no more wine. Hint hint. You wonder how she knew he could do something about it. What was it about his growing up years that she knew he could handle it? And his answer is, “Dear Woman, my time has not yet come.” Some translations simply say, “Woman.” He isn't being disrespectful but he is being kind of firm. My time has not yet come. I love this passage because there are so many layers of meaning. His time had not yet come.   And yet, Jesus takes matters into his own hands.  He tells the servants to fill the jars with water.  These would have been really large jars for storing clean water.  Some pictures I've seen have the jars almost waste high.  And then, after the jars were filled, some of the liquid from the jars was taken to the master of ceremonies.  The Scripture says this, He did not realize where it had come from, though the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside and said, “Everyone brings out the choice wine first and then the cheaper wine after the guests have had too much to drink; but you have saved the best till now.”   Jesus does not make mediocre wine.  When Jesus is involved, it's a miracle of abundance and excellence.  Jesus made the best wine of the night.  And the servants, who knew exactly what happened, their lives were changed forever.  They had witnessed Jesus do something extraordinary.    This got me thinking.  How often do we settle for mediocre wine?  I'm not talking about wine here.  How often do we ask Jesus to take care of something and then we step in and kind of take over.  What would happen if we totally trusted Jesus to just take care of it all?  We may just end up with the best wine of the night.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki  

In this episode, Pastor Jay, Pastor John, & Courtney Taylor dive into Acts 2 and unpack what it means to be devoted together as the early church was. From God's Word to sharing life, generosity, and worship, they reflect on how these devotions shape authentic community today. Along the way, they share personal stories, practical challenges, and a vision for living connected in Christ.

Isaiah 50-51; Psalms 4-6; Acts 10

Send us a textA single word on a Roman cross has fueled centuries of debate: when Jesus told the repentant thief, “Today you will be with Me in paradise,” did He mean that very day—or was it a promise for later? We press into the text of Luke 23:43, trace how Scripture uses “today,” and show why context, not punctuation tricks, decides the meaning. Along the way, we tackle the related claim that Jesus descended into hell, testing 1 Peter 3:18–20 and 1 Peter 4:6 with careful hermeneutics, and clarifying how Hades, Sheol, Gehenna, and “corruption” fit into the larger biblical story.We explore Psalm 16's prophecy—“You will not abandon my soul to Sheol, nor let Your Holy One see corruption”—and connect it to Acts, Lazarus's fourth‑day resurrection, and the Passion timeline where Jesus' bones remain unbroken and His body preserved from decay. Rather than rely on later summaries or move commas to protect a system, we let Scripture interpret Scripture. The result is a clear, hopeful reading: Jesus meant exactly what He said, and the thief's comfort was immediate, not postponed. That assurance reveals something about death, paradise, and the presence of Christ that steadies our faith and comforts our grief.If you've wrestled with the “descent into hell,” wondered where Jesus was between death and resurrection, or felt torn between tradition and text, this study offers a grounded path forward. Come for the exegesis, stay for the hope: the Savior who conquered death keeps His word—today. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend who loves good Bible study, and leave a review to help others find it.Support the show

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Episode Links:Hillary Clinton continues to demonize white Christian men.KAMALA: “We have to remember nobody gives us our light. It's ours … Don't let them extinguish our light.”Emma Watson finally breaks her silence and shares her truth about the rift with JK Rowling. Spoiler alert- You may need some vinaigrette to consume this.Emma Watson is struggling with her cognitive dissonance. She knows JK Rowling is speaking the truth but wants to cling onto the lies of trans ideology regardless.If only there was someone who could have warned Emma Watson that nothing short of total & absolute surrendering to trans ideology is enough for them.NEW: Serena Williams speaks out against a cotton decoration at a New York City hotel, says it doesn't make her "feel great." -- "Personally, for me, it doesn't feel great," she said on IGThis woman is baffled because she found out a person she works with is conservativeWhat Does God's Word Say?Acts 16:16-20 Paul and Silas in Prison16 Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, “These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved.” 18 She kept this up for many days. Finally Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, “In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!” At that moment the spirit left her.

We're all on a spiritual journey, longing for truth, meaning, purpose. Pastor Jeremy Treat continues our series through Acts with a sermon from Acts 8:26-40.

Psalm 119:65-72 Psalm 56:2-7b,9-14 Psalm 57 Acts 12:7 Prayer Requests to psp@sqpn.com

Dig-A-Bit is a weekly mini Bible study with Cindy Colley. It supplements the Digging Deep Bible study for women. For more information about the Digging Deep Bible Study for Women, visit TheColleyHouse.org. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Psalm 4 John 17:17 Matthew 6:33 Romans 12 James 3:27 Hebrews 12:9-11 Psalm 4:4 Acts 22:16 Acts 2:38 Romans 6:3-4 Galatians 3:27 1 Peter 3:21 LINKS: PDF Transcript for this Podcast Digging Deep in God's Word Bible Study for Women Bless Your Heart Blog West Huntsville church of Christ at Providence RESOURCES: The Colley House Music: “Podcast” by JD Sound at audiojungle.net

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We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at equipping you for moral and spiritual transformation. Today's Bible reading is Acts 13:44– 49. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. Browse other resources from Brian J. Tabb. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Acts 7:17-43 – Stephen: Moses

We hope you enjoy today's Scripture reading and devotional aimed at motivating you to apply God's word while strengthening your heart and nurturing your soul. Today's Bible reading is Acts 2. To read along with the podcast, grab a print copy of the devotional. ESV Bible narration read by Kristyn Getty. Follow us on social media to stay up to date: Instagram Facebook Twitter

Send us a textThere are just some common, persistent Hebrew Roots claims—I would even call them “biblical myths,” because they're so clearly untrue, yet they're continually repeated and still believed. In this video, we explore and debunk four such claims made by Hebrew Roots (Torah-observant) teachers—claims that often lead believers into confusion and division. In fact, we will interact with actual clips from a Hebrew roots teacher named Melissa Smith (aka God's Little Hummingbird).Using Scripture as our authority, we test each claim for its theological soundness and practical implications:How do we define sin? How can Gentiles be freed from the law if they were never under it?Did the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 give Gentile believers a "starter pack" of laws?Did Paul really keep the law in Acts 21?This video challenges the assumptions behind modern Torahism and aims to build up the body of Christ with clarity and truth. This discussion is a deep dive into biblical theology—more than just soundbites—and whether you're new to this conversation or deeply invested in it, you'll walk away with a clearer understanding of how the gospel of Jesus Christ stands in contrast to Torah-keeping legalism.The Biblical Roots MinistriesOur websiteOur YouTube ChannelProf. Solberg's BlogSupport our Ministry (Thank you!)

Acts 8:1-3

Today in History: Moses returned with new stone tablets on this day (according to tradition, see Exodus 34:28–29). Yeshua discussed the driving out of demons, blasphemy, and the sign of Jonah (possible date, see Matthew 12:22). About year 60 CE, the Apostle Shaul Paul was a prisoner on a boat to Rome (see Acts 27:9). “Considerable time had passed and the voyage was now dangerous, since even the fast [of Yom Kippur] was alreadyover.”This week's portion is called Ha'azinu (Listen)TORAH PORTION: Leviticus 16:31–34HAFTARAH: Isaiah 57:14–58:14APOSTLES: Jacob (James) 4:1–12; 2 Peter 3:9–14How does the Haftarah connect to this special day?How do the Apostles connect to this special day?Daily Bread for Kids is a daily Bible reading podcast where we read through the Torah and the Gospels in one year! Helping young Bible-readers to study God's Word, while also discovering its Jewish context!THE KIDS' JOURNAL is available from ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://arielmedia.shop⁠⁠⁠⁠BUSY MOMS who want to follow the Daily Bread readings on podcast for adults, can go to ⁠⁠https://dailybreadmoms.com⁠⁠The Bible translation we are reading from is the Tree of Life Version (TLV) available from the Tree of Life Bible Society.INSTAGRAM: @dailybreadkids @arielmediabooks @dailybreadmomsTags: #DailyBreadMoms #DailyBreadJournal #BibleJournaling #Messianic #BiblePodcast #BiblicalFeasts #Journal #biblereadingplan #Messiah #JewishRoots #Yeshua #GodIsInControl #OneYearBible #MomLife #MotherCulture #FaithFilledMama #BiblicalWomanhood #Proverbs31woman

What did you think? Text us by clicking here! We are unable to reply on this app, so include phone # or email address.In this episode, host Chris Cashen (pastor at Trinity OPC, Lanham, MD) is joined by pastor John Shaw and deacon Bob Keys from Grace OPC in Columbus, Ohio for a conversation on the financial needs of the church and the importance of encouraging generosity. Drawing from the example of the widow's mite in Luke 21, they reflect on how this passage shapes our understanding of giving, particularly in the context of diaconal ministry.Much of the discussion centers on the application of the passage as it relates to the work of the deacon, and how the generosity of Jesus Christ should move our hearts toward love and sacrificial giving within the church. Together, they explore the deacon's role in fostering a culture of mercy ministry and faithful giving.Listen in as Chris, John, and Bob offer gospel-centered insights on selfless generosity, financial stewardship and the church's call to care for those in need.Referenced in this episode:Scripture ·       Luke 21:1–4 ·       Psalm 110:1·       Acts 6·       2 Corinthians 9:6–8, 15·       2 Corinthians 8:9·       1 Timothy 5:8·       Philippians 4:11–12·       Philippians 2:1–8·       John Calvin— Institutes' section on prayerOPC Book of Church Order on deacons You can find all of our episodes at thereformeddeacon.org. Make sure to follow us on your favorite podcast player, so you don't miss an episode. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for giveaways and more information. Find other resources on OPCCDM.org. Make sure to send us some feedback on your podcast player or ask a diaconal question by going to OPCCDM.org.

The book of Acts, also called the Acts of the Apostles, spotlights the fulfillment of the Great Commission. This powerful book was written by the Apostle Luke who also wrote the Gospel of Luke.   Join Jerry as he walks through this book and recounts the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria and the surrounding world. You will be encouraged by the power of the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of many who were transformed through hearing the gospel and witnessing of miracles. You can also take your daily Bible reading to another level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann—so grab your Bible and let's get started!  -------  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:  LINKS:  « FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » To listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and others from Solid Lives ministries, visit our new media library at: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library « THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST » https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com  « SOLID LIVES » Find out more about the ministries of Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives at https://www.solidlives.com/  « SUPPORT » You can help us get free resources like this out to more people. Visit https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal  Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

On today’s LEADING THE WAY, Dr. Michael Youssef takes you to an encounter between a desperate man and Peter and John. Hope through power! (Acts 3)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2 Corinthians 8–9 records Paul's advice to Corinth about the Jerusalem Collection. But it isn't just about fundraising. In order to understand this event, we trace the story behind the Jerusalem Collection. We look at various passages in Acts, Galatians and Romans. so we can hear Paul's appeal to Corinth the way his first listeners did.

As we continue in our daily study in the Key Chapters of the Bible, today we turn to Acts 13 which chronicles the journey of Paul and Barnabas with the Gospel. We'll talk about where they go and how God used them to proclaim His Gospel to the world. Join us!

He Was Forsaken and We Were Remembered MESSAGE SUMMARY: In today's message, we're reminded of the profound truth that Jesus is the answer to the deepest struggles of humanity. We're called to open our eyes to the suffering around us - broken relationships, addictions, financial burdens, and physical ailments. This reflection challenges us to see beyond our own circumstances and recognize the pain in others. The central theme echoes Christ's compassion and His desire for a relationship with each of us. As His body, the church, we're entrusted with the responsibility to extend His love to those in need. This message invites us to consider: How can we be the hands and feet of Jesus in a world crying out for hope and healing?   TODAY'S PRAYER: Lord, I now take a deep breath and stop. So often I miss your hand and gifts in my life because I am preoccupied and anxious. Grant me the power to pause each day and each week to simply rest in your arms of love. In Jesus' name, amen.    Scazzero, Peter. Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Day by Day (p. 132). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. TODAY'S AFFIRMATION: Today, I affirm that, because I am in Jesus Christ, God is working His will in my life (Philippians 2:13). “I can do everything through Him who gives me strength.”. (Philippians 4:14). SCRIPTURE REFERENCE (ESV):  John 14:6; Acts 4:12: Matthew 9:36; Colossians 3:12; Isaiah 53:5; James 5:16; Revelation 3:20; John 15:5; 1 Corinthians 3:20; Ephesians 4:11-12 A WORD FROM THE LORD WEBSITE: www.AWFTL.org. THIS SUNDAY'S AUDIO SERMON: You can listen to Archbishop Beach's Current Sunday Sermon: “The Promise of the Eternal”, at our Website: https://awordfromthelord.org/listen/ DONATE TO AWFTL: https://mygiving.secure.force.com/GXDonateNow?id=a0Ui000000DglsqEAB

Send us a textRob, Dominic, and Colin discuss the first part of Acts chapter 8, including the story of Simon, the Sorcerer.

Isaiah 33:1-12 | Acts 12:20-25 | Psalm 81:6-8

Paula Whatley Matabane reflects on Acts 9:10–19. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio

23 Isaiah 47-49; 19 Psalms 1-4; 44 Acts 11-12

Daily Dose of Hope September 30 and October 1, 2025   Scripture – John 1:19-51   Prayer: Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And you will renew the face of the earth. Lord, by the light of the Holy Spirit you have taught the hearts of your faithful. In the same Spirit help us to relish what is right and always rejoice in your consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.   Welcome back to the Daily Dose of Hope, the devotional/podcast that complements the New Hope Church daily Bible reading plan.  We are currently working our way through a deep dive into the Gospels and Acts.  Today, we continue our deep dive into John 1.    Today's reading begins with John the Baptist, although the Gospel of John does not use the term Baptist to describe him.  Earlier in the chapter, John had been called a witness to the light.  So, the Jewish leaders sent people to ask John who he is, specifically is he the Messiah?  Is he Elijah?  Is he the prophet?  Their frustration is evident.  They want answers.    John will not be labeled.  Instead, he describes himself using the words of Isaiah.  He is the “voice of one crying out in the wilderness.”  John's call is to repent and be baptized.  His message wouldn't be popular but it was necessary.  In other Gospels, John makes it clear that he isn't the Messiah but he is preparing the way for the Messiah.  This does not thrill the Jewish leaders.  They want more concrete information.  Why is he baptizing?  John says that he uses water to baptize but one is coming that will be much greater than he who will do more.   As John continues to baptize, he begins to testify about Jesus.  When he first sees Jesus, he calls him the lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.  As we move through the book of John, we will see how the author begins to make connections between Jesus and the Passover lamb.  John the testifier describes Jesus as one who outranks him.  He then describes Jesus' baptism, with the Spirit descending on him like a dove and a voice (presumably the Father) declaring that the man on whom the dove descends will baptize with the Holy Spirit.  John then testifies that Jesus is God's chosen one.   Let's talk about that title, “God's chosen one.”  Other translations use the title, “Son of God.”  Clearly, John is making a statement that Jesus is the Messiah.  He is the one they have been waiting for to save God's people.  He is the one who God has sent, uniquely selected by God to fulfill a divine purpose.  Jesus is God himself, sent to fulfill prophecy, to usher in God's Kingdom, and to redeem all of creation.    The remainder of this first chapter is Jesus calling his disciples.  Andrew and John were the first two disciples Jesus called and they were originally disciples of John the Baptist.  When they hear John the Baptist declare that Jesus is the Lamb of God, they acted immediately and boldly followed Jesus without any kind of hesitation.    It's as they begin to follow Jesus (literally follow him) that Jesus asks them a simple question, “What do you want?”  They answer with a question of their own, “Where are you staying?” And Jesus then invites them to “Come and see...”  They end up spending the day with Jesus.    Jesus invites all of us to “come and see...” where he is staying and what he is doing.  Keep in mind that Jesus is always up to something, he is always at work among us.    He also invites Philip and Nathaniel to come and see and they choose to do so as well.  It takes a bit of convincing for Nathaniel who is convinced that nothing good could come from Nazareth.  But he sees Jesus' power and he too decides to follow.   I think sometimes we make an invitation to follow Jesus a little too difficult.  What would it look like for us to simply invite people to “come and see” what Jesus is up to.  A decision to follow Jesus may just start with curiosity.  That's okay.  Invite the people around you to come and see and Jesus will do the rest.   Blessings, Pastor Vicki          

Sal and BT dissected Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s "childish" and "immature" behavior following the Yankees' loss to the Red Sox, which saw Chisholm turn his back to the media after the game. Sal argued that Chisholm, who failed to deliver a clutch hit after being benched, should face the music and stop being "selfish," while BT called the move a "bad look" that goes against the "Yankee way." They agreed that the move was likely motivated by Chisholm being upset about not starting, which they also criticized manager Aaron Boone for, especially after Chisholm still ended up in a tough spot against a left-handed pitcher in the ninth inning.

This week we discuss how you can be in the will of God and opposition still come to make you feel like you hit rock bottom.  Despite the opposition we face we can look at the example of Paul and Silas in Acts 16 and in the moments of trials we can pray and praise.  

Isaiah 47-49; Psalms 1-3; Acts 9

Robert Huish talks with Alex Guye about a new analysis of 30 years of political violence in the US. It finds more incidents by left-wing attackers than right-wing attackers, so far in 2025 -- the first time this has happened in data they covered going back to the mid-1990s. Here's the analysis > https://www.csis.org/analysis/ideological-trends-us-terrorism

News of the Michigan Mormon church attack launches the guys straight into a hard look at Truth in a world that loves to believe in lies. Zach centers the conversation on Jesus as the Truth and argues that when leaders act as the law, societies drift into violence, chaos and dehumanization. Jase spends a weekend doling out “manliness” lessons to kids as an antidote to a culture that confuses bravado with truth. In this episode: John 6, verses 26, 32, 38–40; John 10, verse 10; John 17, verses 12, 15–23, 26; John 18, verses 20, 23, 36–37; Acts 2, verses 24, 27, 29–33; Ezekiel 36, verses 25–27, 30, 35–37 “Unashamed” Episode 1176 is sponsored by: https://mybrightcore.com/unashamed — Kimchi One from Brightcore – Improve your health, improve your life. Get 25% Off with code UNASHAMED or dial (888) 404-9677 for up to 50% OFF and Free Shipping – ONLY when you call! https://www.puretalk.com/unashamed — Make the switch today & save an extra 50% off your first month! https://duckstamp.com/unashamed  — Get your all-new digital duck stamp today. It's easier than ever! https://myphdweightloss.com — Find out how Al is finally losing weight! Schedule your one-on-one consultation today by visiting the website or calling 864-644-1900 http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://open.spotify.com/show/3LY8eJ4ZBZHmsImGoDNK2l Chapters: 00:00–12:27 Jase Gives Manliness Lessons 12:28–22:21 Who Determines Truth? 22:22–31:13 The Truth Protects Us From Evil 31:14–47:15 Where It All Went Wrong for Mankind 47:15–57:22 From Eden to Gethsemane: Biblical Gardens — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Political Scene's Washington Roundtable—the staff writers Jane Mayer, Susan Glasser, and Evan Osnos—discuss how, in the wake of the reinstatement of Jimmy Kimmel's show, public resistance has a chance to turn the tide against autocratic impulses in today's politics. They are joined by Hardy Merriman, an expert on the history and practice of civil resistance, to discuss what kinds of coördinated actions—protests, boycotts, “buycotts,” strikes, and other nonviolent approaches—are most effective in a fight against democratic backsliding. “Acts of non-coöperation are very powerful,” Merriman, the former president of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict, says. “Non-coöperation is very much about numbers. You don't necessarily need people doing things that are high-risk. You just need large numbers of people doing them.”This segment originally aired on The Political Scene on September 26, 2025.

Jase, Al, and Zach sit down with Dallas Jenkins, director of “The Chosen,” for a candid peek behind the scenes on faith and filmmaking. Jase shares how Phil used to deal with producers who wanted to water down his Jesus talk, and Dallas walks through the show's guardrails including script review, theological checks and balances, and a constant aim to point viewers back to Scripture. The guys explore the industry's pressure to soften explicit faith, and how to keep Jesus' name loud and clear when the world doesn't want to hear it. In this episode: John 5, verses 39–40; Hebrews 1, verses 1–3; John 2, verse 19; John 14–16; John 17, verse 11; John 17, verse 12; John 17, verses 18–20; Luke 24, verses 13–35; Acts 1, verse 6 “Unashamed” Episode 1175 is sponsored by: Get $35 off your first box of wild-caught, sustainable seafood—delivered right to your door. Go to: https://www.wildalaskan.com/UNASHAMED https://preborn.com/unashamed  — If you could rescue even one person from the worst human atrocities in history … wouldn't you? Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today https://www.puretalk.com/unashamed — Make the switch today & save an extra 50% off your first month! https://duckstamp.com/unashamed  — Get your all-new digital duck stamp today. It's easier than ever! http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Chapters: 00:00–06:38 “The Chosen” Points the Way to Jesus 06:38–15:59 How Phil Dealt with Hollywood Producers 16:00–27:00 The Problem with Filming Jesus' Last Supper Prayer  27:01–40:41 Why Didn't the Apostles Get It? 40:42–51:10 Giving Judas a Believable Backstory 51:11–1:00:38 Sneak Peek Into “The Chosen” Season 6 — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices