Podcasts about fruitless

On today's episode, Leo Dickenson and Josh Christianson join Josiah to discuss Operation Metro Surge and the fraud crisis that the Trump regime has used to justify the occupation of the Twin Cities. Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesThumbnail was taken by photojournalist Jeff Wheeler for the Minnesota Star Tribune"How Minnesota became a hub for Somali immigrants in the U.S.," Joe Hernandez, NPR, https://www.npr.org/2025/12/03/nx-s1-5631809/somali-immigrants-minnesota-twin-cities-trump-ilhan-omar"Key figures in the long-running controversy over alleged fraudulent safety net programs in Minnesota," Ray Sanchez and Cheri Mossburg, CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/02/us/fraud-minnesota-programs-scandal-trump"Everything we know about Minnesota's massive fraud schemes," Jonah Kaplan and Joe Walsh, CBS News, https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/minnesota-fraud-schemes-what-we-know/"Minnesota investigators say child care centers accused of fraud are operating normally as governor drops reelection bid," Zoe Sottile and Andy Rose, CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/05/us/minnesota-child-care-fraud-investigation"Federal agents probe fraud allegations targeting Somali child care providers in Minnesota," Nick Schifrin and Jonah Anderson, PBS, https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/federal-agents-probe-fraud-allegations-targeting-somali-child-care-providers-in-minnesota"School districts could face funding gaps due to virtual learning, missing students during Operation Metro Surge," Gordon Severson, KARE 11, https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/ice-in-minnesota/school-districts-could-face-funding-gaps-due-to-virtual-learning-missing-students-during-operation-metro-surge/89-11755d76-3b77-4fed-a2d3-f766e332131b"Death raises new fraud allegations in Minnesota's Medicaid-funded ICS program," A.J. Lagoe, Kelly Dietz, Steven Eckert, Gary Knox, KARE 11, https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/kare-11-investigates-unattended-death-raises-new-fraud-allegations-minnesota-medicaid-funded-ics-program/89-61240443-b8c1-4a60-969b-0b601c5fbd5d“The Largest Funder of Al-Shabaab Is the Minnesota Taxpayer,” Ryan Thorpe and Christopher Rufo, City Journal, https://www.city-journal.org/article/minnesota-welfare-fraud-somalia-al-shabaab"Key source says story that prompted Trump tirade against Somalis is erroneous," Deena Winter, The Minnesota Star Tribune, https://www.startribune.com/city-journal-fraud-story-seattle-detective/601537870"Who is Nick Shirley, the 23-year-old MAGA journalist whose Minnesota fraud story went viral?," Hadas Gold, CNN, https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/30/media/nick-shirley-minnesota-somali-video"Fact check: What's really happening with child care fraud in Minnesota," Chabeli Carrazana, The 19th, https://19thnews.org/2026/01/child-care-fraud-minnesota-fact-check/"ICE Reportedly Stole a 10th Grader's Phone, Then Seemingly Sold It for Cash," Frank Landymore, https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/ice-reportedly-stole-10th-grader-230138675.html"Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says," Rebecca Santana, Associated Press, https://apnews.com/article/ice-arrests-warrants-minneapolis-trump-00d0ab0338e82341fd91b160758aeb2d"ICE plans $100 million 'wartime recruitment' push targeting gun shows, military fans for hires," Washington Post, https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/12/31/ice-wartime-recruitment-push/NSPM-7, https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/countering-domestic-terrorism-and-organized-political-violence/Timeline on Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Metro_Surge#Timeline_of_operation"Minneapolis Pastor Says He Was Detained by ICE After Joining Protest, Told 'You're White' and 'Wouldn't Be Any Fun Anyway' on Release," Ashley Vega, People, https://people.com/minneapolis-pastor-says-ice-detained-him-after-joining-protest-told-he-wouldnt-be-any-fun-because-youre-white-11884703"ICE entered Minneapolis hospital without warrant, handcuffed patient to bed, community organizers say," Jason Rantala, CBS News, https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/hcmc-hennepin-healthcare-ice-patient-handcuffed/"Ecuador says ICE tried to enter its Minneapolis consulate — here's what happened," BBC, https://www.bbc.com/news/videos/cvgpdx1yr15o"Walz: ICE may leave MN soon," Fox 9 KMSP, https://www.fox9.com/video/fmc-ch876hzml20j4brmAudio creditsOpening audio is from several videos of community members at the scene of Alex Pretti's murder a few hours later; videos shared by Left Voice on Bluesky:  https://bsky.app/profile/leftvoice.bsky.social/post/3md6zzb4mzk2rDay Without End - Protomartyr"ICE operations underway in Minneapolis,"

On today's episode, Bryan Cebulski joins Josiah to discuss François Truffaut's Antoine Dionel saga--a series of five semi-autobiographical films following Truffaut's life from troubled child, to horny young man, to horny married man, and finally to horny divorced man. Are these films self-critiques or self-justifications? Does Truffaut know what a real job is? Is Truffaut the more talented Kevin Smith? All this and more on today's episode.Follow Bryan on Letterboxd @bryanonion and Bluesky @bryanonion.bsky.socialBuy Bryan's novel, It Helps With the Blues, here: https://traumbooks.com/ithelpswiththeblues/Check out Bryan's blog here: https://bryancebulski.wordpress.com/Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferenceThe 400 Blows (1959, dir. François Truffaut)Antoine and Colette (1962, dir. François Truffaut)Stolen Kisses (1968, dir. François Truffaut)Bed and Board (1970, dir. François Truffaut)Love on the Run (1979, dir. François Truffaut)Music & Audio creditsGénérique/Les Quatre Cents Coups - Jean ConstantinYesterday – bloom.L'amour En Fuite - Alain Souchon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In Mark 11:12–25, Jesus curses a fig tree, drives from the temple and speaks words of warning rather than comfort. These signs expose a serious danger: a faith that looks alive on the outside but bears no fruit. As Jesus confronts fruitless religion and corrupted worship, He calls His people to be rooted in Him, not in religious activity or appearances, and be marked by faith, prayer and forgiveness.

Fruit or Fruitless

Fruitful or Fruitless is a challenging message calling believers to examine their hearts and lives. Jesus makes it clear—true faith produces fruit. This sermon asks a vital question: are we bearing fruit for God, or resisting His purpose?

Today's episode is a punch in the gut to passive Christianity. Paul M. Neuberger calls out one of the Church's most dangerous phrases—“God wins in the end”—and exposes it for what it's become: a spiritual snooze button. We're not called to be spectators. We're called to be warriors. Comfortable faith? Dead faith. Silent faith? Fruitless faith.The cost of inaction? Souls lost. Churches weakened. Families drifting. Christ isn't looking for secret admirers. He's raising up obedient soldiers.Jesus is still Lord. His victory is certain. But what will YOU do before the clock runs out? When your moment of truth arrives, will you speak up or clock out?Buckle up. This one's raw, real, and rooted in Scripture. "In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead." –James 2:17 “His master replied, ‘You wicked, lazy servant! So you knew that I harvest where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed?" –Matthew 25:26. "But suppose the servant says to himself, ‘My master is taking a long time in coming,' and he then begins to beat the other servants, both men and women, and to eat and drink and get drunk." –Luke 12:45Episode Highlights:01:14 – And somewhere along the way, ‘God wins in the end' stopped being fuel for obedience and became permission for apathy. It becomes the sentence that Christians use to emotionally disengage when culture collapses, when sin spreads, and when obedience feels uncomfortable. Instead of urgency, it produces indifference. Instead of courage, it creates silence. Instead of action, it justifies delay. And let me be clear, that's not faith. That's spiritual laziness disguised as theology. And boy howdy, does Satan ever love it.17:07 – When Christians choose to do nothing, the consequences aren't hypothetical. They're immediate, measurable, and devastating. Inaction doesn't preserve the status quo, it accelerates decay. When believers stay quiet, sin doesn't pause, it advances. Scripture never treats passivity as harmless. In fact, it treats it as dangerous disobedience. God doesn't judge his people only for what they do wrong, but also for what they refuse to do right. One of the most sobering examples comes from Jesus himself.29:40 – It's a command. Jesus didn't gather his disciples after the resurrection to offer encouragement. He issued marching orders. Matthew, chapter 28, verses 19 through 20, records it clearly when it says this, ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.' There is no fine print. There is no exemption clause. There is no version that says unless it makes you uncomfortable.Connect with Paul M. NeubergerWebsite

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In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor Barreca sits down with Melissa Sartori, who shares a quiet but powerful story of how God works long before we ever see the fruit.While serving on a small Catholic campus in the Northeast, he was tasked with reaching student athletes — a group that made up nearly a quarter of the entire student body. Many were open, curious, and eager. But one athlete, Caitlyn, always stayed just out of reach: friendly, kind, smiling… yet never willing to go deeper.Despite little visible progress, she never left his prayers. And then, on a cold November night — with plans canceled and Thanksgiving break hours away — everything changed.In This Episode You'll Hear:

It is a tradition now to kick off the new year with a low effort episode so that I can recover from the holidays. So this year, Chris Barker and Jake the Lawyer join Josiah to hang out and talk about craft beer and coffee, the "seizing"/"capture"/"kidnapping"/"abduction" of Maduro, declining literacy, and some sports.Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReference"Venezuelan Exiles Root for U.S. Military Action. Those Left Behind Oppose It," Ryan Dubé in The Wall Street Journal, https://www.wsj.com/world/americas/venezuelan-exiles-root-for-u-s-military-action-those-left-behind-oppose-it-01d3afe0Music & Audio creditsYesterday – bloom.One - Metallica ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This is the last episode of 2025 on the free feed. Josh, Alien, and Josiah take you on a journey through Kevin Smith's filmography. I'm so sorry that we're ending the year on this note.Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonMusic & Audio creditsHungry - LiadiiiYesterday – bloom.We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off - Jermaine Stewart ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

After a year long hiatus, the Fruitless Bookclub is back. This is the seventh installment of that show-within-a-show, featuring Chris Barker and Jake the Lawyer, where we read all those nonfiction books we've been meaning to read. Today's episode is about The Invention of Decolonization: The Algerian War and the Remaking of France by Todd Shepard, a dense, academic look at the confusing constitutional crisis France experienced in the wake of Algerian independence. Join us as we discuss France's strange attempt to deny that Algeria was a colony, the racial implications of that denial, and how Charles de Gaulle used the crisis for his own political aims.Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonMusic & Audio creditsYesterday – bloom.Mao Boy - Indochine ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

We're back with Tom's first adventure! This week: A Fruitless Pursuit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Mark 11:11-24 (NKJV)Andrew, Isack, and Edwin delve into why Jesus cursed the fig tree for lack of fruit.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=23427The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

On today's episode, Rike (@rikeyboi) and Finch (@finchowar) join Josiah to discuss Manoel de Oliveira's No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990), a film looking at various extravagant and pathetic episodes in Portuguese history through a discussion between conscripted soldiers during the war in Angola. No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc5BTW7l9J8Follow Rike on Twitter @rikeyboiFollow Finch on Twitter @finchowar or Bluesky @finchowar.bsky.socialBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsutton or Bluesky @josiahwsutton.bsky.socialAudio creditsYesterday - bloom.Music from No, or the Vain Glory of Command (1990) ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On today's episode, Josh and Josiah discuss Peter Watkin's 1971 film, Punishment Park, a mockumentary about the United States arresting political radicals and draft dodgers to use for police training.Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonAudio creditsYesterday - bloom.Audio from Punishment Park (1971)The Price of Living By Delinquent Ideals - Magrudergrind ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Horror month continues! On today's episode, Jackal and Josiah discuss the fantastic horror mockumentary about xenophobia and scapegoating, Savageland (2015).Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesSavageland (2015, dir. Phil Guidry, Simon Herbert and David Whelan)"Inside ‘Savageland': An Interview with David Whelan," Ross Kiefer in The Carolinian, https://carolinianuncg.com/2017/03/22/inside-savageland-an-interview-with-david-whelan/"Meet Noé Montes," Bold Journey, https://boldjourney.com/meet-noe-montes/Audio creditsToccata and Fugue in D Minor - Johann Sebastian BachAudio from Savageland (2015)GG Seq - Zoviet FranceYesterday - bloom.Bilingüe - El Shirota ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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On today's short bonus episode, Josiah interviews West Des Moines mayoral candidate, M.J. Hoag. Find out more about M.J. here at his campaign website: https://mj4wdm.orgBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonAudio creditsYesterday - bloom.In My Dreams – bloom. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Running the risk of take down at least 4 times this podcast, Andy, Ant and Dun discuss...- Purple for Lily update - Happy birthday Lily!- Huge love to Loft Flags, Tyler Morris, QPR, Loft For Words, (especially you EdgwareArrgh) and AC Milan Club NYC - The MyGuava Derby - QPR 1 Millwall 2- One defeat in 7 is not the end of the world, as some would like you to think- STOP CROSSING THE DAMN BALL- Kone and Frey - enough already!- Burrell a menace, Koki a delight- WELCOME BACK ANDY SINTON!- Some big names in the dev squad game- JCS one of them but subbed off in the frist half gain- Paddy Kenny swaps gloves for, well gloves. Does not end well- Does Sliwa need to be taken more seriously. Cuomo struggling even with the financial support from the billionaires- Jets. What's the point...- Giants. OH MY GOD. and you thought the R's were bad at defending leads. This is another level of bad. - A Blighty Bulletin. To find out what it is, it's only 80p per minute- Ant's Kit Korner. We learn that both beers and tears show up on a white kit- Predictions. Barkeep...A round of schaffers please!- Lovely Stuff: The Candy Cup, Walking trainers and our friend, Finney gets the all clear- Jacob drops the callbacks in his poems. Not lackadaisical at all.- Swansea and Derby both on QPR plus passDonate, amplify, rate, review, share the pod, leave a comment. At the stage ahead of the 1st, as much exposure you can give us is so appreciated

There seems to be a growing normalization of things like New Age spirituality, charms and crystals, Tarot card readings, psychics, neo-paganism, and witchcraft. As more young people identify as “nones,” it invites the opportunity for them to seek after such things. Yet the Bible is clear that we should have nothing to do with these fruitless deeds of darkness but rather expose them. We are to be light in the world, sharing the truth of God's Word.

Minority in Parliament has criticized the Government and the Attorney General for what it describes as empty rhetoric and a waste of everyone's time. Member of Parliament for the Effia Constituency, Isaac Boamah-Nyarko, expressed shock that the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine, remains in office despite accusing several NPP appointees of being involved in corruption and related activities

Tap here to send us a message!God saves each of us to live fully productive lives and to bear the fruit of the Spirit. Fruitlessness can creep in when we cling to the flesh, stay in the wrong environment, resist correction, or miss the seasons God has for us. When we learn to navigate these challenges, a life that once seemed barren can burst forth with purpose and divine productivity.10/12/2025 - Sunday AfternoonScriptures:Luke 13:6-9John 12:24Psalm 1:1-3John 15:4-6John 15:2Hebrews 12:11Revelation 22:2I Corinthians 9:7

It's horror month at Fruitless! On today's episode, Jackal and Josiah discuss Candyman (1991). Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesCandyman (1991, dir. Bernard Rose)Audio creditsToccata and Fugue in D Minor - Johann Sebastian BachGoing to Cabrini - Philip GlassCue 4A - Philip GlassYesterday - bloom.Audio from Candyman  (1991)First meeting with Candy - Philip GlassMurder - Philip GlassFuneral - Philip GlassHeavier Bombing - Magrudergrind ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Christianity isn't about trying harder; it's about staying connected to Jesus. In this sermon, we're reminded that when we remain in Jesus, the Spirit produces fruit through us.   Dr. Aaron Cole

Fruitless and heartless complaints, bemoanings of themselves and their condition, is the substance of the profession that some make. If they can object against themselves, and form complaints out of their conditions, they suppose they have done their duty. I have known some who have spent a good part of their time in going up and down from one to another with their objections and complaints. These things are contrary to the life of faith.

Sermon Date: 09/28/2025; Pastor Bill Bryson; Scripture Passage: Jude 1:12Support the show

I read from fruitless to frustum. Some examples of fruitlets (multiple fruits that grow into one fruit) "are the fig, pineapple, mulberry, osage orange, and jackfruit."https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_fruit The word of the episode is "fruity". Eddingtonhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt31176520/' Use my special link https://zen.ai/thedictionary to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Create your podcast today! #madeonzencastr Theme music from Tom Maslowskihttps://zestysol.com/ Merchandising!https://www.teepublic.com/user/spejampar "The Dictionary - Letter A" on YouTube"The Dictionary - Letter B" on YouTube"The Dictionary - Letter C" on YouTube"The Dictionary - Letter D" on YouTube"The Dictionary - Letter E" on YouTube"The Dictionary - Letter F" on YouTube https://linktr.ee/spejampardictionarypod@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/thedictionarypod/https://www.threads.net/@dictionarypodhttps://twitter.com/dictionarypodhttps://www.instagram.com/dictionarypod/https://www.patreon.com/spejamparhttps://www.tiktok.com/@spejampar917-727-5757

On today's episode, Jacob Dallas (The Socialist Shelf) joins Jackal and Josiah to talk about Captain America and the way he evolved from a symbol of proud patriotic anti-fascism in the 1940s, to disenchanted liberal in the 70s, to heartbroken hero in the 2000s. Pre-order Jacob's novel, They Called Her Rebel, here: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/roundfire-books/our-books/they-called-her-rebelCheck out The Socialist Shelf: https://www.socialistshelf.com/Follow The Socialist Shelf on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/socialistshelf.bsky.socialBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesCaptain America Comics #1 (1940) by Joe Simon & Jack Kirby.Avengers #4 (1963) by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby.Captain America Vol. 1, #117-119 (1968) by Stan Lee & Gene Colan.Captain America Vol. 1, #169-176 (1974) by Steve Englehart & Sal Buscema.Captain America Vol. 1, #180 (1974) by Steve Englehart & Sal Buscema.Captain America Vol. 1, #250 (1980) by Roger Stern & John Byrne.Captain America Vol. 5, #8-9 (2005) by Ed Brubaker.Captain America Vol. 5, #11-14 (2005) by Ed Brubaker.Audio creditsSentimental - Dan DarmawanYesterday - bloom.'Merican - Descendents ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/139132098Welcome to the Fruitless Sports Corner (FSC): a now semi-reoccurring series where Josiah, Nathan Thiessen, Chris Barker, and Jake the Lawyer talk about sports. On today's episode, we discuss the start of the NFL season while Josiah watches the Falcons @ Vikings, college football traditions, MLS being the most entertaining soccer, and the issues with Manchester United. Also, Chris tries to help Jake and Josiah pick an F1 team.Music by Viagra Boys and SHADE08 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

On today's episode, Josh, Alien, and Josiah tackle Matt Johnson's 2013 black comedy, The Dirties. We discuss Matt Johnson's filmmaking career and his unique mockumentary style before exploring what this film has to say about the media environment surrounding school shootings.Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesThe Dirties (2013, dir. Matt Johnson)"One-Man Band: A Conversation with Matt Johnson About The Dirties," Calum Marsh in Cinema Scope, https://cinema-scope.com/features/one-man-band-a-conversation-with-matt-johnson-about-the-dirties-by-calum-marsh/"Interview: MATTHEW JOHNSON Director of THE DIRTIES," Comics Grinder, https://comicsgrinder.com/2013/10/17/interview-matthew-johnson-director-of-the-dirties/"Interview: ‘The Dirties' director Matt Johnson on bullying, tolerance, and working without a script," Brent Hankins in The Lamplight Review, https://lamplightreview.com/interview-the-dirties-director-matt-johnson-bullying-tolerance-working-script/"Interview with Matt Johnson (The Dirties, Operation Avalanche) #VIFF16," YMS on YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4uO4YYhAPUAudio creditsVi sitter i Ventrilo och spelar DotA - BasshunterYesterday - bloom.Audio from The DirtiesArmy - Ben Folds Five ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

This week Dr. Gregg Mays shares a parable the Lord put on his heart. It is the Parable of the Fruitless Tree.How can Agape Leaders serve you?  Please find us at:         Website:  http://www.agapeleaders.org/    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregg-mays/      Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/agapeleaders.org     Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/agapeleaders10/    Bible Break With Agape Leaders: http://www.agapeleaders.org/daily-devotionTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greggmaysYouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCmM7ETR652mLtDSKSjda-pwRead Dr. Mays' book Practical Leadership: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=practical+leadership+lessons+from+an+average+leader&crid=259U5RNS5J5W5&sprefix=Practical+Leadership%2Caps%2C102&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_4_20

I read from fruitless to frustum.     Some examples of fruitlets (multiple fruits that grow into one fruit) "are the fig, pineapple, mulberry, osage orange, and jackfruit." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multiple_fruit     The word of the episode is "fruity".     Eddington

On today's episode, Phil Christman joined Josiah to discuss Sam Tanenhaus' excellent new biography, Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed AmericaPre-order Why Christians Should Be Leftists here: https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802884053/why-christians-should-be-leftists/Check out Phil Christman's Substack The Tourist: https://philipchristman.substack.com/Follow Phil on Bluesky @philipchristman.bsky.socialBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesBuckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America by Sam Tanenhaus"William F. Buckley's Bill Never Came Due," Brandy Jensen in Defector, https://defector.com/william-f-buckleys-bill-never-came-due"A Complicated Man: William F. Buckley, Jr. (w/ Sam Tanenhaus)," Know Your Enemy, https://www.dissentmagazine.org/blog/know-your-enemy-a-complicated-man/"Keeping Up with the Bozells," Know Your Enemy, https://www.patreon.com/posts/unlocked-keeping-100674682Audio creditsWhatever - 80 horseYesterday - bloom."Gore Vidal vs. William F. Buckley Jr.," YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ1cRbkoPusLindbergh - Woody Guthrie ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Peter remembered [the fig tree] and said to Jesus, “Rabbi, look! The fig tree you cursed has withered!” — Mark 11:21 There's a small tree in our yard that needs to be removed because of its inconvenient location. It seems a shame to chop it down, though. When Peter noticed a tree that was withered because Jesus had cursed it, he expressed his surprise. Peter's surprise is not surprising. Why, indeed, would Jesus—who cares for children, feeds the hungry, and heals the sick—kill a poor little fig tree? The key to understanding this puzzle has to do with what happens after Jesus first sees the tree and when he sees it again. After cursing the tree, Jesus and the disciples enter Jerusalem and go into the temple courts. There, to his dismay, Jesus finds a bustling market filled with merchants hawking sacrificial animals for profit. With some of the harshest words that he ever says, Jesus drives out the merchants and money changers for turning God's temple into “a den of robbers.” And the withered tree that they see the next day illustrates Jesus' point: Fruitless faith is no faith at all. Through the sacrifice of Jesus' death and resurrection, all who turn to Jesus are made right with God. And with this new life God wants us to do the good works he has already prepared for us to do (Ephesians 2:10). If we fail to do them, we will be acting like that fig tree, withered and producing no fruit. Jesus, you have made us to be like trees planted beside the waters of eternal life. Make us fruitful, producing the fruit of righteousness for your glory. Amen.

On today's episode, Luke Savage (Michael & Us, @lukewsavage) joins Josiah to discuss the state of Resistance liberalism under the second Trump administration. Follow today's guest on Twitter @lukewsavage and Bluesky @lukewsavage.bsky.social‬Check out Luke's Substack: https://www.lukewsavage.com/Listen to Michael & Us: https://www.patreon.com/c/michaelandus/Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonAudio creditsLighter - midsummerYesterday – bloom. In My Dreams - bloom. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Christian Rock Summer 2025 continues! On today's episode, Brian Alford (The Worst of All Possible Worlds, @spocksbrian) joined Josiah and Josh to discuss !Hero: The Rock Opera: a 2003 musical attempting to be "Jesus Christ Superstar for the MTV generation," featuring a CCM star-studded cast including Michael Tait, Rebecca St. James, Mark Stuart, and more. Content warning: Today's episode contains a lengthy discussion about the sexual assault allegations that have come out regarding Michael Tait.Follow today's guest on Twitter @spocksbrian and Bluesky @spocksbrian.worstpossible.worldListen to The Worst of All Possible WorldsBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferences!Hero: The Rock Opera, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sAAtOosJVY!Hero: The Rock Opera, Various Artists, https://open.spotify.com/album/2xyLlMkoj24VBhzRsKJMBT?si=Vg4quh3rSIOvoV7S_lUqfw"'!Hero' puts spin on familiar story," Sarasota-Herald Tribune, https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2003/10/31/hero-puts-spin-on-familiar-story/28772644007/. This is where the quote of Michael Tait saying Jesus "probably looked more like a terrorist" is from."JFH Concert Review: !Hero - The Rock Opera Tour, 11/8/03, Washing Township Performing Arts Center, Sewell, NJ," Jesus Freak Hideout, https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/concerts/!Hero.asp"!Hero: The Rock Opera," God Awful Movies, https://podcasts.apple.com/lk/podcast/hero-the-rock-opera/id1041876428?i=1000554848223"Hayley Williams Hopes Christian Music Industry ‘Crumbles' Amid Michael Tait Scandal: ‘F— All of You Who Knew and Didn't Say Anything,'" Chris Willman in Variety, https://variety.com/2025/music/news/hayley-williams-christian-music-crumbles-michael-tait-ccm-1236430953/"EXCLUSIVE: Former Newsboys Frontman Michael Tait Accused of Sexual Assault, Grooming, and Substance Abuse, Dating Back to 2004," Jessica Morris in The Roys Report, https://julieroys.com/former-newsboys-frontman-michael-tait-accused-sexual-assault-grooming-substance-abuse-dating-back-to-2004/"Ex-Newsboys Singer Michael Tait Breaks Silence on Sexual Assault Allegations: ‘I Will Simply Call It What God Calls It — Sin,'" Jessica Nicholson in Billboard, https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/michael-tait-newsboys-responds-sexual-assault-allegations-1235995610/"'He stole a piece of our souls': Christian music star Michael Tait accused of sexual assault by three men," Josiah Hesse in The Guardian, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/13/michael-tait-sexual-assault-allegations"Woman Accuses Michael Tait of Drugging Her and Watching While She Was Raped; Says Newsboys Tour Manager Covered It Up," Jessica Morris in The Roys Report, https://julieroys.com/woman-accuses-michael-tait-drugging-her-watching-newsboys-tour-manager-covered-up/Audio creditsYesterday – bloom.!Hero: The Rock Opera, YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sAAtOosJVYOoh Ahh (My Life Be Like) - GRITS (feat. tobyMac)  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pastor Jack continues our Remain series with "Fruitful or Fruitless".   THE PURPOSE IN PRUNING · Cut away what is dead and unproductive. · Stripping back as a way of preparation for greater fruitfulness. · Removing unnecessary attachments and anxieties. · Freeing us from habits and patterns that hinder growth.   EMBRACING THE PRUNING PROCESS · Be quick to recognize Gods love. · Trust God knows exactly what he's doing. · Learn through the process. · Choose to remain.   —— If you want to support what God is doing through Cityline, click here: https://www.citylineonline.churchcenter.com/giving Want to learn more about Cityline and how to get involved? Click here: https://citylineonline.org Are you in need of prayer or someone to talk with? Click here: https://citylineonline.org/prayer —— Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citylineonline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylineonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumM40GFhmHumITXmh8MV0g Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cityline-church/id1308579363?mt=2 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pHyJ5pxtry1tIMlD9ZBPd?si=e01fc4636d5543e1

Christian Rock Summer is back for 2025! And this time, we're kicking it off with a more general introduction to the history of Christian rock. On today's episode, Josiah and Josh introduce Tom O'Mahony (@gotitatguineys, Beneath the Skin, Lions Led By Donkeys) to the edgier side of CCM.Follow today's guest on Twitter @gotitatguineys and Bluesky @gotitatguineys.bsky.socialListen to Lions Led By Donkeys and Beneath the SkinBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesIntro to Christian Rock, Spotify Playlist, https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7yggUowVXfHsluI7TNfLlgGod Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Christian Contemporary Music by Leah PayneThis Substack piece from Josiah includes the infamous Amy Grant album art and also a bit about Michael Tait: https://josiahlist.substack.com/i/165291996/christian-rock-summer-baby"Video Redeemed The Radio Star: Definitive Edition (feat. Rosey Armstrong)," The Worst of All Possible Worlds, https://www.patreon.com/posts/182-video-radio-125187076Audio creditsYesterday – bloom.Shine - NewsboysWhy Should the Devil Have All the Good Music? - Larry NormanGotta Serve Somebody - Bob DylanI Wish We'd All Been Ready - The Fishmarket Combo (Originally by Larry Norman)Walkin' in the Light - PetraTo Hell With the Devil - StryperOn the Fritz - Steve TaylorI Want to Be a Clone - Steve TaylorLuv is a Verb - dc TalkJesus Freak - dc TalkColored People - dc TalkBig House - Audio AdrenalineLiquid - Jars of ClayPour Me Out - PFRI Could Sing Of Your Love Forever - Delirious?I've Always Loved You - Third DayKiss Me -Sixpence None the RicherSuper Good Feeling - BleachPunk Rawk Show - MxPxSupertones Strike Back - The O.C. SupertonesGet Your Riot Gear - Five Iron FrenzyLies Of Serpents, A River Of Tears - Zao Youth of the Nation - P.O.D.Meant to Live - SwitchfootAll Around Me - FlyleafCassie - FlyleafBe My Escape - Relient KComatose - SkilletMonster - SkilletLips of an Angel - HinderVoices - SaosinOhio is For Lovers - Hawthorne HeightsUndo Me - Jennifer KnappHey Hey - SuperchickPhenomenon - Thousand Foot KrutchLove Addict - Family Force 5Pitiful - BlindsideBreathe Into Me - RedScars Remain - DiscipleFire At Will - Jonah 33Evil (A Chorus of Resistance) - Project 86White Washed - August Burns RedIn Regards to Myself - UnderoathA Boy Brushed Red Living In Black and White - UnderoathSay This Sooner - The AlmostEmpire - As Cities BurnNew Medicines - Dead PoeticThe Feel Good Drag - AnberlinGravedigging - The Classic CrimeIdentity - August Burns RedGod's Not Dead (Like a Lion) - NewsboysBreakfast - Newsboys ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

HT2295 - The Fruitless Search for Perfection Artmaking by definition (especially in photography) seems to be the search for perfection. Perfection, like a perpetual motion machine, is an illusion — one might even call it a sickness. If the perfect isn't the goal, what is? Words that come to mind are immersion, connection, harmony, awareness. Show your appreciation for our free weekly Podcast and our free daily Here's a Thought… with a donation Thanks!

On today's episode, Keanu Heydari joins Josiah to discuss the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran in historical context.Read Keanu's piece in the New International: https://newintermag.com/iran-israel-the-logic-of-escalation/Follow Keanu on Bluesky @keanuheydari.bsky.socialFind Keanu's work here: https://www.keanuheydari.com/Become a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIZWDsDrQ0XvDQFWzE6s2ggFind more of Josiah's work: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter @josiahwsuttonReferencesQuote from Ursula von der Leyen about energy markets, https://x.com/vonderleyen/status/1934821830977835129Agence France-Presse. “Guerre au Proche-Orient : « Les habitants de Téhéran paieront le prix » des frappes iraniennes, avertit Israël.” 15 June 2025. https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/international/160625/guerre-au-proche-orient-les-habitants-de-teheran-paieront-le-prix-des-frappes-iraniennes-avertit-isEl Azzouzi, Rachida. “À Téhéran, les habitants sont saisis de peur et de panique.” Mediapart, 16 June 2025. https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/international/160625/teheran-les-habitants-sont-saisis-de-peur-et-de-paniqueFinancial Times. “Iran's regime fights for survival.” 16 June 2025. https://www.ft.com/content/6103cfdb-0f36-4500-96ef-f3b86a7b29f8Financial Times. “Israel-Iran tensions test central banks' appetite for rate cuts.” 16 June 2025. https://www.ft.com/content/62b8ccec-4997-49b0-99ee-31876e0e6a15Financial Times. “Oil price falls back as flow of crude through Strait of Hormuz unaffected.” 17 June 2025. https://www.ft.com/content/06ce9c20-f5cb-41bf-862c-27d1c4521d45Financial Times. “Was Iran really developing nuclear weapons?” 16 June 2025. https://www.ft.com/content/3a8d78b9-4923-4aef-a303-a0e973ef812dRamdani, Ilyes. “Guerre contre l'Iran : Emmanuel Macron pris au piège israélien.” Mediapart, 16 June 2025. https://www.mediapart.fr/journal/politique/160625/guerre-contre-l-iran-emmanuel-macron-pris-au-piege-israelienMusic & audio creditsSunshine (Prod. Riddiman)Yesterday – bloom.Lofi hiphop 2020 - midsummer, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVcH-b6vi8Y ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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