Podcasts about fruitfulness

19th July 2026 - Dundalk. Ministered by Pastor Jason Cooney.

Sermon delivered on Tuesday, July, 15th, 2026, at Serious Christian Church in Cape Town, South Africa

12th July 2026 - Dundalk. Ministered by Pastor Jason Cooney.

Rachel McDonough grew up in Kenya as the daughter of missionaries, where she saw both deep poverty and the faith of parents who trusted God enough to follow His call across the world. Those early experiences planted a lasting conviction that every resource we hold belongs to God and can be used to bring life, freedom, and hope to others. After nearly two decades in wealth management, Rachel began asking a deeper question: what story is our capital telling? In this conversation, Rachel shares how God led her to build Wealth Squared, a firm that helps families align their investments, giving, and financial plans with biblical values. She explains how impact investing can direct capital toward businesses that promote human flourishing, and discusses themes from her new book, The River and the Garden, which uses story to explore stewardship, family unity, and Kingdom impact. This episode offers a hopeful vision for using wealth as a tool to cultivate lasting fruit for God's Kingdom, and invites you to consider where He may be calling your resources to grow. Major Topics Include: Hearing and following God's call Stewarding wealth as entrusted capital Investing as a moral and spiritual act Aligning portfolios with biblical values Distinguishing provision from impact assets Discovering your unique Kingdom DNA Using impact investing for human flourishing Building family unity around stewardship Integrating head, heart, and Spirit Finishing faithfully with resources God provides QUOTES TO REMEMBER “Capital tells a story.” “Even though I'm a small human with finite resources and a limited lifespan and limited dollars in the bank account, God can take something small, and if it's surrendered to Him, He can do something way bigger than any of us could ever ask or imagine.” “There is both an opportunity and a responsibility of being a Christ follower who is holding on to the resources that God owns and has entrusted.” “Some businesses create goods and services that help human flourishing, and others create bads and disservices.” “Fruitfulness comes from obeying what God shows you to do, not from having the right strategy.” “There are some biblical principles that are universally true, but there are also unique pieces of Kingdom DNA wired into the heart of each person.” “Once I know how much is enough for provision, I get freedom to ask what the purpose of the remaining assets should be.” “The faithful finisher asks, ‘Lord, what else? I'm not dead yet.'” “We need to let our heads and hearts work together more in harmony and be led by the Spirit.” “Real unity is hard work, but it is deep and worthy work.” “I want to be Jonathan's armor bearer for my clients. What's in your heart to do? Let's go take that hill.” “Faith-driven investing and impact investing right now is the revival that God has released on the earth.” “Find a financial advisor who wants to help you hear and follow God's voice.” LINKS FROM THE SHOW Rachel McDonough and Wes Lyons on How Investors Are Taking Down Human Trafficking (see our past interview here) The River and the Garden by Rachel McDonough Wealth Squared Kingdom Advisors (see our interview with founder, Ron Blue) Eagle Freedom Fund (see out interview with cofounder Wes Lyons) Talanton Caleb Breakey, Founder of Renown Publishing (see our past interview here) BIBLE REFERENCES FROM THE SHOW John 15:5 | Abiding Bears Fruit “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” 2 Corinthians 9:10 | Seed for Sowing “He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your seed for sowing and increase the harvest of your righteousness.” Matthew 4:19 | Fishers of Men “And he said to them, ‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.'” Proverbs 20:5 | Deep Waters of the Heart “The purpose in a man's heart is like deep water, but a man of understanding will draw it out.” John 6:1-15 | Five Loaves and Two Fish 2 Corinthians 10:5 | Taking Thoughts Captive “We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.” TAKE A STEP DEEPER On the Finish Line podcast, we are all about stories, seeing how God draws us into generosity over a lifetime.   But sometimes these stories can leave us thinking, “What's that next step look like for me?” That's exactly why we've launched a whole new podcast called Applied Generosity which explores the full landscape of the generous life across 7 different dimensions of generosity. Applied Generosity helps make sense of the hundreds of stories we've shared on the Finish Line Podcast to help you find that best next step. If you've been inspired by these stories and want to take things to the next level, check out Applied Generosity anywhere you listen to podcasts or at appliedgenerosity.com.

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to John 15, where Jesus teaches that He is the true vine and we are the branches. After 2 Peter 1 calls us to grow in faith, virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love, John 15 shows us where that fruit comes from: not from trying harder, but from abiding in Christ.Jesus reminds us that a branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine. Fruitfulness is the evidence of living union with Him, and spiritual barrenness is a warning sign that something is disconnected within. So today, read John 15 and ask the Lord to strengthen your inward life: abide in Him, receive from Him, and let His life produce fruit through you.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that building a lasting life requires continual spiritual progress, challenging believers to move beyond simply gaining control, discovering purpose, and bearing fruit by intentionally growing in their capacity, character, and kingdom impact. He reminds us that God never intended for us to settle or compare ourselves to others, but to keep becoming all He designed us to be through a life of ongoing development.

Jesus is the way ,the truth and life! The name of the Lord is a strong tower , and refuge. Fruitfulness flows from a life abiding in Christ Jesus.God loves you unconditionally, sees , cares, mindful and His plans for you are good!

By David Morker - "America's Semiquincentennial: Fruitfulness Requires Faithfulness” calls us to recognize the United States as a people marked by Manasseh-like fruitfulness in affliction, broad inheritance, expansive strength, and generational responsibility, while receiving Abraham's blessing as an outward calling

Ps. Samuel teaches about being fruitful, because the Lord is glorified when we produce fruits

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that a fruitful father is measured not by what he owns or achieves, but by the lasting value he produces in the lives of others through vision, faithfulness, integrity, forgiveness, truth, and provision. Using Joseph’s life as an example, he challenges fathers and believers alike to remain fruitful even in seasons of suffering, trusting God to use their lives for a greater purpose.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that a fruitful father is measured not by what he owns or achieves, but by the lasting value he produces in the lives of others through vision, faithfulness, integrity, forgiveness, truth, and provision. Using Joseph’s life as an example, he challenges fathers and believers alike to remain fruitful even in seasons of suffering, trusting God to use their lives for a greater purpose.

The fruitful and righteous life we live in Christ may be humble today, but that foundation will prove its worth in the end. The way to life is humble. The way into the kingdom is fruitful. The way through the storm is a strong foundation.

Main Idea:What you CULTIVATE determines what GROWSGalatians 5:16 NETGalatians 5:19-21NETTakeawayThe flesh ROTS whatever it RULESGalatians 5:22-26 NETGalatians 5:24 NETTakeaway    2. The Spirit TRANSFORMS whatever we SURRENDERApplicationThe fruit of the Spirit CREATES a new COMMUNITYApplication   2. Spiritual Fruit nourishes Spiritual Values.NEW NLCC VALUESWe will submit to God's WordWe will love strangersWe will seek justice and love mercyWe will follow the Spirit's leadingWe will value every generationApplication   3. The Spirit moves us from Rot to Fruitfulness.

Send us Fan MailDon't mistake resistance for a lack of calling.The biggest opportunities in your life will often require an upgrade of your identity, faith, and capacity. In this powerful episode, Coach Tom shares how to discern whether God is saying No, Slow, Grow, or Flow—and how to move into your next season with clarity, authority, and confidence.__________________________You can connect with Coach Tom at:https://greaterformation.com/Email: Tom@GreaterFormation.com P.S. ... If you are stalled in life, or particularly if you are in transition, here are two ways I can help you Get Clear, Get Focused and Be Fruitful!1. Grab a Free Copy of my "4 Key Steps to Clarity and Fruitfulness" Document.  It's a Blueprint to help you move ahead.  Click Here2. Work with me:I can help you Clarify, Plan, and take Bold Steps into Your Future. Book a Free 30-Minute Clarity and Fruitfulness Session with me: Click Here 

In this message from Acts 2:46–47, we look at the example of the early church and discover the habits that led to lasting spiritual fruitfulness. Through fellowship, shared meals, worship, and a genuine love for others, God worked powerfully in and through His people. Be encouraged to pursue the things that draw you closer to Christ and create opportunities for Him to bring fruitfulness into your life.

In this sermon, Pastor Rick teaches that real freedom is not doing whatever we want, but living the life God designed through self-control, purpose, fruitfulness, and continual progress. Drawing from God’s original design for humanity and Jesus’ call to discipleship, he challenges believers to take responsibility for their lives, overcome what keeps them stuck, and build a future that lasts according to God’s plan.

1. God Wants to Speak to You Key Point: God actively communicates with His people, but we must be willing and able to perceive His voice. Supporting: God may speak in one way or another, yet people often do not perceive it (Job 33:14). Throughout Scripture, God spoke in many ways—dreams, visions, a still small voice, and even unexpected means. The issue is not whether God speaks, but whether we are listening and recognizing His voice. 2. The Condition of Your Heart Matters Key Point: Your heart determines how you receive and respond to God's Word. Supporting: The Word of God is the seed, and the heart is the soil. Different heart conditions produce different results, but the goal is a fruitful heart—one that receives, believes, and obeys God's Word. Fruitfulness comes when the Word is not just heard but acted upon. 3. Be a Doer, Not Just a Hearer Key Point: Hearing God's Word without obeying it leads to self-deception. Supporting: James 1 teaches that hearing the Word without doing it is like looking in a mirror and forgetting what you saw. The Word reveals our true spiritual condition, but transformation only happens when we respond in obedience. Blessing follows those who both hear and act. 4. God's Word Is the Primary Way He Speaks Key Point: Every message, impression, or experience must be tested against Scripture. Supporting: The Bible is inspired, authoritative, and without error. While God speaks in many ways—through people, circumstances, or impressions—everything must be filtered through His Word. A strong foundation in Scripture helps us discern truth from error. 5. God Also Speaks Through Impressions and the Holy Spirit Key Point: God often speaks through internal impressions, inspiration, and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Supporting: God's voice is not always audible. He often speaks through thoughts, ideas, and impressions that align with His truth. The Holy Spirit guides believers into truth, bringing clarity, creativity, and direction. These impressions should always align with Scripture and be confirmed wisely. 6. Guard Against Misusing “God Told Me” Key Point: Claiming God's voice can be misunderstood or misused, so discernment is essential. Supporting: People can confuse emotions or desires with God's voice, or even use “God told me” to manipulate situations. While God truly speaks, believers must remain grounded, humble, and anchored in Scripture to avoid deception. 7. Cultivate God's Presence Daily Key Point: Consistent time with God positions you to hear Him clearly. Supporting: Prayer, worship, and reading Scripture are not routines to check off—they cultivate God's presence in your life. Filling your mind with God's truth allows the Holy Spirit to bring guidance at the right time. What you “store” spiritually will be available when you need it. 8. Spiritual Perception Must Be Developed Key Point: Hearing God requires intentional spiritual awareness. Supporting: Just as natural perception helps us interpret the world, spiritual perception helps us understand what God is saying. Distractions, lack of focus, or a hardened heart can block clarity. A receptive, attentive heart is essential. 9. Balance Is Necessary in Hearing God Key Point: Avoid extremes—God speaks, but not every thought is from Him. Supporting: One extreme denies that God speaks at all; the other assumes every idea is from God. Truth lies in balance. We test impressions through Scripture, seek wise counsel, and remain grounded in truth. 10. Example: God Confirms His Voice Key Point: God can confirm His guidance in meaningful and personal ways. Supporting: An example shared was receiving the phrase “practice the presence of God” during prayer, then immediately encountering the same message in a devotional. This kind of confirmation reflects how God can affirm what He is speaking, bringing peace and clarity.

Send us Fan MailHave you ever looked at your life and thought:"Things are going well... so why do I feel drained?"Many high-capacity leaders learn how to achieve, perform, and earn affirmation from others. But success and alignment are not always the same thing.In this teaching, Coach Tom explores the hidden cost of living from performance instead of purpose and shares five signs that you may be out of alignment with who God created you to be.You'll discover:• Why success can still leave you feeling hollow• The difference between affirmation and true alignment• How your energy may be revealing deeper truths• Signs that you've outgrown a previous season• Why purpose—not performance—creates lasting fulfillment• Practical steps to realign your life with God's designIf you've been feeling restless, depleted, or uncertain about your next season, this message will help you get clear about who God created you to be and how to move forward with greater confidence and purpose.Because God only wants you to be one person:The person He created you to be.Key TakeawayAlignment produces energy, joy, and impact.Success without alignment eventually drains you.Alignment with God's design creates fruitfulness that lasts. __________________________You can connect with Coach Tom at:https://greaterformation.com/Email: Tom@GreaterFormation.com P.S. ... If you are stalled in life, or particularly if you are in transition, here are two ways I can help you Get Clear, Get Focused and Be Fruitful!1. Grab a Free Copy of my "4 Key Steps to Clarity and Fruitfulness" Document.  It's a Blueprint to help you move ahead.  Click Here2. Work with me:I can help you Clarify, Plan, and take Bold Steps into Your Future. Book a Free 30-Minute Clarity and Fruitfulness Session with me: Click Here 

Addiction. Adultery. Can your marriage display God's covenant faithfulness even when your spouse is stuck in destructive sin patterns? Three wives say, “Yes! By God's grace, it can!”As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Look at what happens when you fix your gaze on the eternal perspective from a place of deep, secret surrender.   Many believers are caught in a frustrating loop of sin, confession, and continuous spiritual struggle, treating their walk with God as a mechanical list of duties. We look at how God utilizes hiddenness, isolation, and pressure to break our old nature so that our roots can grow deep into King Jesus. Discover what changes when you stop functioning as a mechanical slave to good works and start living out your destiny as a son or daughter of the Living God.    The lower the fruit hangs, the easier it is for a hungry world to taste that the Lord is good—are you ready to deepen your roots?   Special thanks to Joey Ehlers and Fireplace Church for having me!    Click here to go to the official Revival Cry YouTube channel. To see the Revival Cry podcast on another streaming service, click here.   To support Revival Cry or find out more information, go to revivalcry.org Email us at info@revivalcry.org  Follow @RevivalCryInternational on Facebook and Instagram.   Eric's 30-Day Devotional Books:  ⏵ “How to Become a Burning Bush”, available in English and Italian ⏵ “Hearing God through His Creation”, available in English, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese

Read OnlineEarly in the morning, as they were walking along, they saw the fig tree withered to its roots. Peter remembered and said to him, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree that you cursed has withered.” Mark 11:20–21The prophets often used the image of a barren fig tree to symbolize Israel's fruitless spirituality (cf. Hosea 9:10; Jeremiah 8:13). Though they were God's chosen people, with whom God established His Covenant, time and moral decay led to a fruitless spirituality. Despite their outward observance of the Law, their hearts were far from God.In today's Gospel, Jesus was hungry as He left Bethany and journeyed toward Jerusalem. Along the way, He saw a fig tree from a distance with leaves, so He went to it to pick a fig to eat, but He found none. He immediately said to the tree, “May no one ever eat of your fruit again!” (Mark 11:14). This was a prophetic action. The green tree symbolized the outward appearance of the people of Israel and especially the religious leaders, who appeared righteous but bore no fruit of genuine faith, repentance, or divinely inspired charity.After arriving at the Temple in Jerusalem, Jesus drove out those buying and selling, overturning the tables of the moneychangers who were desecrating the sacredness of the Temple. As He did so, He recalled the prophecies of Isaiah and Jeremiah: “Is it not written: ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples'? But you have made it a den of thieves” (Mark 11:17; cf. Isaiah 56:7; Jeremiah 7:11). Just as the barren fig tree symbolized fruitless spirituality, the cleansing of the temple revealed the corruption of worship that failed to honor God. Both acts were prophetic judgments against the emptiness of external religiosity, warning that God desires not outward appearances but true worship and spiritual fruitfulness from the heart.The next morning, on their way back to Jerusalem, Jesus and His disciples passed by the fig tree Jesus had cursed. To their amazement, it had “withered to its roots.” This sign of judgment sparked a conversation between Jesus and His disciples in which He taught them about the connection between faith, prayer, and forgiveness: “Have faith in God…I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours…When you stand to pray, forgive anyone against whom you have a grievance…” (Mark 11:22; 24–25). Faith in God, combined with humble prayer and forgiveness, is the key to spiritual fruitfulness.Jesus' prophetic action and teaching on prayer and forgiveness ring as true for us today as they did for the people of Israel. Like a green fig tree that bears no fruit, we can fall into the trap of being more concerned about our outward appearance of religiosity than about true prayer and worship that is fruitful for the Kingdom of God.We are the temples Jesus wants to cleanse today. Just as Jesus cast out corruption from the temple, so must we allow Him to cast out the sin and spiritual barriers within us that hinder true worship. Forgiveness is an essential part of this cleansing, as it removes the obstacles that block our prayers and relationships with God. True prayer flows from faith that trusts completely in God's power and from hearts that forgive without reservation. When our focus shifts from self-interest to the love of God and service of others, our lives become fruitful for the Kingdom.Reflect today on your soul as the new temple Jesus wants to cleanse. There is incredible potential for each one of us to bear an abundance of good fruit for His Kingdom. Begin by forgiving everyone from your heart. Then, approach prayer with faith that trusts God's providence and seeks His will. Let your worship be sincere—not for appearances or routine, but out of love for God and a desire for His Kingdom to grow. Fidelity to prayer and forgiveness will transform your life into one of fruitfulness and grace, leading you to the abundant life of His Kingdom. My Lord, the source of all abundant good fruit, You desire to cleanse my soul of every sin and obstacle that hinders true worship. You call me to a life of deep prayer, grounded in faith and forgiveness. Purify me, and use me to bear an abundance of good fruit for Your Kingdom. Make me a pure and holy child of true worship. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: The Accursed Fig Tree by James TissotSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Maybe you've been told masculinity and femininity are social constructs. After detransitioning, Laura Perry Smalts discovered just how false this is. She embraced her relational nature and learned to respect men's leadership. Joy was the result!As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

When God delivered Laura Perry Smalts from transgenderism, she knew He was asking her to embrace biblical womanhood. She just didn't know what a joy her femininity would become. We're marveling at our male-female differences today.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

John 15As we look at what it means to live a fruitful life as a believer, it all centers on obedience to Christ in his Word and dependence upon him in prayer. We will break down the idea of fruitfulness into three vital areas: personal character, intentional evangelism, and lasting discipleship. This message challenges us to examine our own lives and consider where we have been unfruitful. 

Why does meditating on Scripture matter? Nancy and her friends have learned that the more you hide God's Word in your heart, the better prepared you'll be to suffer well. Learn from their stories.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Have you been struggling to move past your past? Join Ricky Burge as he teaches how forgetting what lies behind can empower you to press on toward the supernatural power of God.

When your time on earth concludes, what will your legacy be? Like Dorcas, a life dedicated to selfless service and the fruit of the Spirit leaves an eternal mark. Discover how yielding to the Holy Spirit ensures your life truly matters today.

Send us Fan MailHow do you actually gain wisdom—not just information, but real clarity for your life?In this episode, Coach Tom breaks down a powerful truth:Your life experiences are already shaping your beliefs, decisions, and results—whether you realize it or not.If you feel stuck, unclear, or like you keep repeating patterns… this will help you understand why—and what to do about it.You'll discover:•How your past experiences quietly drive your current decisions•Why unprocessed emotions can sabotage your clarity and progress•A simple “life mapping” exercise to uncover defining moments•How to partner with God to reinterpret your story for growth and freedomThis is more than reflection.It's a pathway to clarity, healing, and forward momentum.Your past doesn't have to control you.But it does need to be understood.__________________________You can connect with Coach Tom at:https://greaterformation.com/Email: Tom@GreaterFormation.com P.S. ... If you are stalled in life, or particularly if you are in transition, here are two ways I can help you Get Clear, Get Focused and Be Fruitful!1. Grab a Free Copy of my "4 Key Steps to Clarity and Fruitfulness" Document.  It's a Blueprint to help you move ahead.  Click Here2. Work with me:I can help you Clarify, Plan, and take Bold Steps into Your Future. Book a Free 30-Minute Clarity and Fruitfulness Session with me: Click Here 

Send us Fan MailFind Your Zone: Where Purpose Meets God's Power* Do you ever feel like your life is moving… but you're not really going anywhere?* You're doing a lot — but it doesn't feel aligned, and it definitely doesn't feel powerful.There's a place where your life actually works — where what you're good at, what you care about, and how God moves through you all come together.I call it “The Zone.”Grounded in Ephesians 2:10, in this teaching you'll discover how God has already designed you with intention — and how your purpose is found in the intersection of four key realities:• Your abilities (what you do well) • Your spiritual gifting (how God works through you) • Your heart passions (what you care deeply about) • The problems you're called to solve When these come together, you step into “The Zone” — the place where clarity, alignment, and Kingdom power meet.This is where:• You stop drifting • You gain direction • You make bold, aligned decisions • You experience sustainable energy and impact If you're in a season of transition… or you know you're made for more but can't quite articulate it — this will help you get clear, get focused, and move forward with purpose.

5/17/2026 Rev. Paul Bang 1 Samuel 1:1-20 The Birth of Samuel 1 There was a certain man of Ramathaim-zophim of the hill country of Ephraim whose name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, son of Elihu, son of Tohu, son of Zuph, an Ephrathite. 2 He had two wives. The name of the one was Hannah, and the name of the other, Peninnah. And Peninnah had children, but Hannah had no children. 3 Now this man used to go up year by year from his city to worship and to sacrifice to the Lord of hosts at Shiloh, where the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were priests of the Lord. 4 On the day when Elkanah sacrificed, he would give portions to Peninnah his wife and to all her sons and daughters. 5 But to Hannah he gave a double portion, because he loved her, though the Lord had closed her womb.[a] 6 And her rival used to provoke her grievously to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb. 7 So it went on year by year. As often as she went up to the house of the Lord, she used to provoke her. Therefore Hannah wept and would not eat. 8 And Elkanah, her husband, said to her, “Hannah, why do you weep? And why do you not eat? And why is your heart sad? Am I not more to you than ten sons?” 9 After they had eaten and drunk in Shiloh, Hannah rose. Now Eli the priest was sitting on the seat beside the doorpost of the temple of the Lord. 10 She was deeply distressed and prayed to the Lord and wept bitterly. 11 And she vowed a vow and said, “O Lord of hosts, if you will indeed look on the affliction of your servant and remember me and not forget your servant, but will give to your servant a son, then I will give him to the Lord all the days of his life, and no razor shall touch his head.” 12 As she continued praying before the Lord, Eli observed her mouth. 13 Hannah was speaking in her heart; only her lips moved, and her voice was not heard. Therefore Eli took her to be a drunken woman. 14 And Eli said to her, “How long will you go on being drunk? Put your wine away from you.” 15 But Hannah answered, “No, my lord, I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soul before the Lord. 16 Do not regard your servant as a worthless woman, for all along I have been speaking out of my great anxiety and vexation.” 17 Then Eli answered, “Go in peace, and the God of Israel grant your petition that you have made to him.” 18 And she said, “Let your servant find favor in your eyes.” Then the woman went her way and ate, and her face was no longer sad. 19 They rose early in the morning and worshiped before the Lord; then they went back to their house at Ramah. And Elkanah knew Hannah his wife, and the Lord remembered her. 20 And in due time Hannah conceived and bore a son, and she called his name Samuel, for she said, “I have asked for him from the Lord.”[b]

Do you sometimes feel like you're living in the days of the judges, when people did what seemed right in their own eyes? And if that's not enough, your life circumstances might be just plain difficult. Join us to find hope in the midst of the hard.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Food addiction is common among women, often stemming from trauma or generational strongholds. But Asheritah Ciuciu wants you to know Christ offers freedom. She shares strategies to help you identify triggers, take thoughts captive, and embrace grace.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Did you know 91 percent of college-aged women are on a diet? We're seeing an increasing obsession with healthy eating. Asheritah Ciuciu exposes common lies about food and points you to the truth: in Christ, you are not alone and can walk in freedom.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

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Are you facing painful circumstances? Weighed down by sin? Desperate for hope? Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth opens Psalm 107 to show you how desperation precedes deliverance in the life of a believer.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

What if “the talk” wasn't enough? If you're a girl mom, Dannah Gresh encourages you to go deeper. She's sharing biblical wisdom for sex, dating, modesty, and marriage so you can have shame-free conversations rooted in the gospel.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Did you know God's heart for you runs deeper than just “don't have sex before marriage”? He's not only for your abstinence from sin; He's for your holiness. We're looking at purity culture from this sanctified perspective.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

How should we talk with our girls about sex? Dannah Gresh says we need two things—truth and grace. Join us as we rethink purity culture and press past dos and don'ts to discover the heart behind God's design for sexuality.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Jesus Above All: Colossians #2 - Four Life-Changing Prayers (Wisdom, Fruitfulness, Power, Gratitude)Adam Ramsey - 3rd May 2026Colossians 1:9-14To find out more about Liberti Church Gold Coast and get connected, visitliberti.church/connect/

Jesus Above All: Colossians #2 - Four Life-Changing Prayers (Wisdom, Fruitfulness, Power, Gratitude)Adam Ramsey - 3rd May 2026Colossians 1:9-14To find out more about Liberti Church Gold Coast and get connected, visitliberti.church/connect/

For the Church to remain truly apostolic, she must exercise the apostolate, which is the mission “to spread the Kingdom of Christ over all the earth.” Today's readings remind us that all members of the Church are “sent out” on a mission to proclaim the Good News. Most importantly, Fr. Mike emphasizes that charity, drawn from our unity with Christ, is the “soul” of the whole apostolate that leads us to bear fruit. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 863-870. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Here at Revive Our Hearts, we love talking about freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness in Christ. But what do these three words really mean? Robert Wolgemuth walked us through Galatians 5:13–23 to help us understand them more deeply.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth's biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

For those who listened to the testimony I gave about "old friend, friend 2 etc..." I would really appreciate if you listened to this.josiahmovius10@yahoo.com