Podcasts about Gluttony

Gluttony isn't just about food—it's about anything we turn to for comfort, satisfaction, or escape. From bingeing media to shopping sprees, we live in a culture of overindulgence. But the answer isn't just more willpower—it's a heart re-centered on Christ.

I'm starting a series on the main chapters of my book. We begin with gluttony and lust and learn how the desert elders dealt with these two issues that reared their heads in the desert setting. By understanding their perspective, we can fortify ourselves against the very same obstacles that sometimes foiled them. You can watch a video version of this at the YouTube Channel

When we take God's abundance for granted, when we take more than our share and more than we need, this abundance becomes the sin of overconsumption. We begin to worship our ability to consume rather than worship the God who created us. Today's scripture is from Exodus 16:4-8; 17-21. Support the showContact Village Presbyterian Churchvillagepres.orgcommunications@villagepres.org913-262-4200Have a prayer request? pastoral-care@villagepres.orgFacebook @villagepresInstagram @villagepreschurchYouTube @villagepresbyterianchurchTo join in the mission and ministry of Village Church, go to villagepres.org/giving

OPEN HEAVENSMATALA LE LAGI MO LE ASO TOFI 10 IULAI 2025(tusia e Pastor EA Adeboye)Manatu Autu: ‘Aloese mai le ‘ai tele (Avoid gluttony)Tauloto -Tusi Paia–Faataoto 23:21 “auā o lē inu tele ma ‘ai tele e fa‘amativaina o ia; ma lē fia moe pea e ‘ofu o ia i ‘ofu māsaesae.”‭‭Faitauga – Tusi Paia – Roma 6:12-14O tagata ‘ai tele, o i latou ia e  fiafia i meaai ma ua faapologaina i le soona aai ma e lamatia seia saeia e le tiapolo. I le olaga o se kerisiano, e lua a tulaga e iai, o le avea ma Fitafita a Keriso poo le saeia e le tiapolo. E feteenai pea le tino ma le agaga (Kalatia 5:17) ma nā o Fitafita e ola I ni olaga e taofiofi ma pulea lelei e manumalo. O lona uiga, e tatau i se kerisiano ona mataala i le agaga, afai e te ai tele, e tele le avanoa e te oti ai faaleagaga aua o le a faigata ia te oe ona anapogi. I le Mataio 6:16, na fetalai Iesu, ‘Afai e te anapogi', o loo atagia ai e tatau I soo se kerisiano ona anapogi, e le gata i lea, o loo iloa ai, e iai le pule i le agaga e faatoa maua pe a faaopoopo le anapogi i tatalo.  E le gata e iai tulaga lamatia i le ola faaleagaga o le ai tele, e matua lamatia ai foi le soifua maloloina o le tino. Fai mai le Faataoto 23:2  o i latou e pulea e le ai tele, e tu‘u atu se pelu i lou ua, aua o loo latou taumafai e fasiotia i latou. E lei fuafua ma faia e le Atua lou tino e soona ai tele i meaai. E lē tatau ona e ai tele seia matua pa. O le soona ai tele, e oo ai le vaivai ia te oe ma faaopoopo le galuega e fai e le tino galeuaina meaai ua ova. I ni tausaga talu ai, na faia suesuega a saienisi e faaaoga ai vaega e lua o isumu. O le vaega muamua na latou matua fafaga ma e lei leva ae pepeti lelei. O le vaega lona lua, na latou fafagaina e fua i tulaga meaai e manaomia. Ona latou tuia lea iai o ni faamai i nei isumu. O isumu ia na pepeti i le soona fafaga, na pepe uma ao le vaega lea na fuafua meaai e ai, na faasaoina. E malosi atu lou tino e tetee i faama'i pe afai e te ai fuafua lelei au meaai e ai. O kerisiano e naunau moni e ausia taunuuga o latou olaga elē aai i aso uma. Tusa poo le a lo'u matua, ou te anapogi ona ou te manao e i'u i le malosi la'u tausinioga. I le 1984, sa ou faia se anapogi e 40 aso, ma a'o ou taoto ua vaivai tele le tino i luga o le fala e tatalo ai, na sau se tagata ,vaai mai ia te au ma faapea mai, ‘o le a lei si mea lena e te saili i le olaga nei ua e anapogi ai faapea?' Ua tele tausaga talu ai lea tulaga, ae sei silasila i le mamao ua aumai ai a'u e le Atua talu mai lea aso. Le au pele e, afai ua lafoai lou ola ia Keriso, e mautinoa o loo finagalo le Atua e te soifua i se olaga e ausia taunuuga lelei ma manuia. O oe o le fitafita a le Atua, o lona uiga e tatau ona e pulea lelei mea uma (1 Korinito 9:25). O le fiafia i le olaga, e le tatau ona e ai tele. O fitafita o taua, e fuafua ma pulea  lelei a latou meaai ma e tatau ona pulea lelei o latou tagata pe a oo i meaai, mo lo latou lelei. Ia e pulea lelei lou fiaai ina ia ausia taunuuga lelei o lou olaga, i le suafa o Iesu, Amene

Apostolic Pentecostals have long taken a strong stand against substances that harm the body—tobacco, alcohol, illegal drugs, and the abuse of prescription medications. But if we condemn smoking and drinking for destroying the body, what about overconsumption of sugar, soda, and junk food which contribute to obesity, diabetes, and other serious health conditions?In this thought-provoking podcast episode, Dr. David K. Bernard tackles a challenging question: what biblical and practical guidelines should Apostolics follow when it comes to physical health and the stewardship of our bodies? He also explores the rise of energy drinks and highly caffeinated beverages, especially among youth and young adults. Are these modern stimulants harmless pick-me-ups, or do they pose spiritual and physical risks worth considering?Whether you're trying to make healthier choices or understand the biblical principles behind lifestyle decisions, this episode offers clarity, conviction, and compassion.Visit PentecostalPublishing.com to shop Dr. Bernard's full catalog of published works. Enter promo code DKB10 at checkout to save 10 percent on your order.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

Sports with Rod 7-3-2025 ...Prepping for the Super Bowl of Gluttony …Great night for the US Men's Soccer …Everyone has a Butthole

Book 2: Tyrants and Savages. Chapter 19: Long is The Way, Chapter 20: Heavens Lieutenants, Chapter 21: Gluttony, and Chapter 22: Spanish Peaks

Gluttony isn't about food—it's about the heart. Like Esau, we often trade what matters most for what satisfies in the moment. But Jesus, the Bread of Life, offers lasting satisfaction and the power to overcome our cravings. Today's message invites you to examine what's ruling your appetite and choose dependence on Christ instead. Let food point you to worship, not control you.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Mini Series. Let's explore each individual energy, to understand how to heal, grow, learn and transmute them. In this series “sin” is anything that keeps us disconnected from love. Arriving with, Gluttony.Contact: Main email: agentk21podcast@gmail.com -Music: agentk21music@gmail.com -Counseling: Fullcirclecounselingservice@gmail.com Full Circle Counseling - https://www.keandranesmith.com/Dream interpretations - https://www.keandranesmith.com/services Reiki/Cardinal Healing - https://www.keandranesmith.com/services ArtistMary J Wanna Linktree - https://linktr.ee/MaryJWanna?utm_source=linktree_profile_shareNEW” - Merchandise Store - https://1111-podcast.creator-spring.com Podcast YouTube channel - https://youtube.com/@podcast-1111?si=qc3uZrZiMTc0QXV4CashApp $agentk21Recommendations:Watch "Men's CRUELTY On Mother's Day IS The Point" on YouTube - https://youtu.be/5TOBaLCunRc?si=hHlkmpr0Ne4kVCt7Freestyle - 11:11 Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2QmgDRjiukfrXmCz68ZRR6Watch "Why You Should Consciously Choose Consequences - Decision Making" on YouTube - https://youtu.be/vP1jNuLJBBU?si=zs4_e0VbpiwTsCJ9And/ Both Consciousness - 11:11 Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/2QmgDRjiukfrXmCz68ZRR6Watch "The ascended masters thank you for your service. They are blessing you big time!!!" on YouTube - https://youtu.be/NoWquVAgqMM?si=GVZX080uirx8jbke

In this episode, we talked all about Berserk Of Gluttony Which was a recommendation from Jeb. We touch on Fate's gluttony skill, which causes hunger that does not end and it also absorbs the stats and abilities of those he kills monsters and humans alike. The show had a fair number of positive points but it also a decent number of negative points as well.Next Week's Pick: "Witch Hunter Robin" Have you had the chance to watch Berserk Of Gluttony or any of our previous selections? We'd love to hear your thoughts and  recommendations for future picks! Deals for You Supporting your anime binge sessions is what we do best! Here are some exclusive deals that'll make your anime-watching experience even better.  Crunchyroll Affiliate Offers: Get 15% off your first anime merch order here. Stream your favorite anime with Crunchyroll.  Start Your Free TrialTokyoTreat Special: Use code "FEATUREDANIME" for $5 off your first box through this TokyoTreat link. Looking for some merch? We've got you covered:  Main Store Alternative Shop  Support Our Podcast Love what we do? Support the podcast through Patreon! You can get access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, and more. Support us on Patreon Stay Connected With Us Don't miss out on our latest episodes or discussions! Join us across our social channels and be part of the community:  Contact Us   Anime List: Check out our anime list on MyAnimeList. Twitch: Watch us live on twitch.tv/featuredanimepodcast Email: info@featuredanimepodcast.com Twitter: @ThoseAnimeGuys Facebook: Featured Anime Podcast Discord: Join our Discord  Anime Info and Our Ratings:  Producers: Genco, Tokyo MX, SUN TV, BS11 Studio: A.C.G.T. Aired: October 2023 - December 2023 Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Drama Source: Light Novel Number Of Episodes: 12  Our Scores:  Jack's Score: 5/10 Rick's Score: 7/10 

Pride. Greed. Anger. Envy. Sloth. Gluttony. Lust. These sins have endured since the Fall, but they don’t need to endure in a believer’s life. How can we drive out vice with Christlikeness as we learn to increasingly desire, discern, and practice what is good? https://www.amazon.com/Death-Deadly-Sins-Embracing-Transform/dp/B0DLJR5WDS? Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshow/wkesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wipe your god damned mouth, Sin Eater, and welcome to your Just Desserts - the talkback show for Sin Eater: Absolution! This episode is available publicly, but the rest will be available over at our Patreon at the Knucklebone tier! In this session, Jess & Adam dive into the show and the game, and what they have planned for us for the rest of the season. Now, take a sip of your coffee to cleanse your palate. The next course arrives soon. Sin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. This show is made possible by our sponsors who support us and allow us to tell the stories we want to share. We are grateful to be sponsored by Hero Forge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Sin Eater, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! We would also like to thank our sponsor Hunter's Entertainment. Hunter's Entertainment is a premier purveyor of tabletop RPGs and board games, providing amazing alternative systems for whatever setting or scenario you want to bring to the table. With titles like Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing, God's of Metal: Ragnarok, and of course, Sin Eater, Hunter's brings beautifully written & designed books to dive into with your players. Check them out at huntersentertainment.com and sink your teeth into something new. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our first adventure within Shura. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Sin Eater bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Thank you for listening, stay hungry and be safe.

You take your fill - never sated, never still. The weight you feel, the glutton's embrace devours all your time and space. Fed in body, starving soul - Evagrius, you take your toll. Content warnings include: themes of death // desecration of a corpse // gore // misophonia // religious undertones // mentions of blood // complex family dynamics // depictions of mental illness // depictions of vomiting // depictions of disease // disordered eating // class inequality // depictions of spirits & the undead // mutilationSin Eater: Absolution is performed by Jess Lupini and Adam Lucas. Special thanks to our campaign artist, Cenzi, who you can find as @cenzi03 on Instagram. Music and effects by Epidemic Sound and Si Rutherford. For more stories, come follow us everywhere at @blackwaterdnd, and make sure to check out our Main Campaign on Monday nights at 8pm PST at twitch.tv/blackwaterdnd. This show is made possible by our sponsors who support us and allow us to tell the stories we want to share. We are grateful to be sponsored by Hero Forge, who offer fully customizable miniatures made with their online 3D character creator! Head on over and design your own Sin Eater, and get them printed in a variety of materials, including colour printing options! With new content added each week, check out www.heroforge.com to start bringing your character to life! We would also like to thank our sponsor Hunter's Entertainment. Hunter's Entertainment is a premier purveyor of tabletop RPGs and board games, providing amazing alternative systems for whatever setting or scenario you want to bring to the table. With titles like Kids on Bikes, Alice is Missing, God's of Metal: Ragnarok, and of course, Sin Eater, Hunter's brings beautifully written & designed books to dive into with your players. Check them out at huntersentertainment.com and sink your teeth into something new. Finally, we're thankful for our Patrons for joining us on our first adventure within Shura. You too can come join us on Patreon, where you can check out behind the scenes info, our talkback show Chatwater, as well as exclusive Sin Eater bonus content and so much more. Head on over to patreon.com/blackwaterdnd for all the info. Thank you for listening, stay hungry and be safe.

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100 episodes!!!??To celebrate, Jason and Nick welcome their longtime work wife, Deb O'Keefe. Surprising no one, Deb is very gabby so the trio slowly make their way through Tales of Gluttony, listener questions for Deb, and a round of How Much Does It Weigh?For more on Deb's new venture https://hydeparkwallco.com/Bonus episodes available at patreon.com/jasondick or https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/jason-dick/subscribe

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As we continue through Lent, we ask God to shine a light on the ways He wants us to grow, and a big way is letting go of the sins that weigh us down. As we journey through Holy Week, we ponder in particular the way the fact that Jesus wants to take our sins from us and bear them Himself. It is so humbling to realize that we cannot fix them ourselves, but when we give our sins over to the one who loves us, we are able to find freedom, peace, and salvation.In this episode, we focus in on glutton and lust. What it is, how it shows up in our lives, what virtue we can run to in response to this sin, and practical tips to help us shed this sin from our lives.Practical tips from this episode for combatting gluttony:Taking note of what we eat every day in a non-judgemental way, then evaluating afterwards what habits are healthy and which are notSlowly breaking down unhealthy habits through small stepsLooking to Bl Carlo Acutis as an example of moderationPractical tips from this episode for combatting lust:Immediately turning to prayer during times of temptation--specifically the rosaryRemoving environmental factors that may lead to temptation like not sleeping with the phone next to your bedLooking to St. Joseph as an example of chastity

That's a great Timpano right there. Also - can we please have movies again? BIG NIGHT explores so much about the human condition, artists, assimilation, and failure - yet makes us hungry for food and for life by the end.SUPPORT THE SHOW: PATREONSHOP THE SHOW: TEE PUBLICFOLLOW THE SHOW: INSTAGRAM // TIKTOK // YOUTUBEEMAIL THE SHOW: abreathoffreshmovie@gmail.com    

Pastor Matt finishes our teaching series on the Seven Deadly Sins & their requisite virtues on a bold topic: gluttony.  Check it out.

Join Father Michael Trummer and Father Christopher Trummer in this enlightening episode of 'The Normal Christian Life' as they dive deep into the vital relationship between physical health and spiritual well-being. They explore modern obsessions with health and beauty and discuss how physical health can impact emotional and spiritual states. Drawing from personal experiences, biblical references, and their journeys through various health challenges, the Trummer brothers emphasize the importance of taking care of our bodies, not just for the sake of longevity, but to enhance our spiritual lives and better serve God. Whether you're struggling with health issues or seeking a more balanced life, this episode provides unique insights and practical advice on achieving holistic health.   00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:17 The Idol of Physical Health 01:04 Biblical Perspective on Anxiety and Provision 03:19 Modern Obsession with Health and Longevity 04:32 Balancing Health and Spiritual Life 05:42 The Natural Law and Desire to Preserve Life 06:46 Vanity and the Idol of Beauty 09:43 The Role of Wisdom and Immortality 12:16 The Eucharist: The Ultimate Supplement 13:03 Fear of Death and Lifelong Bondage 15:00 Purpose of Good Health: A Life of Love and Virtue 15:49 St. Ignatius' Principle and Foundation 18:10 Redemptive Suffering and Physical Health 24:03 Gluttony and Physical Health 27:08 Personal Testimonies on Health and Spirituality 40:29 The Importance of Reverencing the Body 47:35 Struggling with Body Image and Health 48:09 A Shift in Perspective on Health 48:39 The Intersection of Physical and Mental Health 51:08 Personal Stories of Healing Through Diet 57:45 The Carnivore Diet Experience 01:09:35 Balancing Physical Health and Spiritual Life 01:13:13 Scriptural Insights on Health and Holiness 01:18:56 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

Alright. Here's the deal. This episode, we're tearing into SE7EN. Not just talking about it—we're going full deep-dive into this bleak, messed-up world where every corner of the city feels like it's rotting. And yeah, it's all about the seven deadly sins—each one uglier than the last. They thought we were hunting a killer. What we got was a walking sermon with a body count. John Doe? He's not just twisted, he's deliberate. He thinks he's got the moral high ground, and the sickest part? He almost makes you think about it. We break down the murders, the message, the madness—and that ending? Yeah, that ending. We're not holding back. Spoilers? Absolutely. Moral ambiguity? You bet. David Fincher's direction? Dark as hell—and we dig it. So buckle up. Gluttony. Greed. Sloth. Lust. Pride. Envy. Wrath. We've got a lot to say about each. And if you're asking “What's in the box?”—you already know.

Lust, pride, greed, envy - all of these sins that are rightfully rebuked and discussed in the church - but what about gluttony? What about sloth? In this video, I'm talking about the biblical foundation of gluttony and bodily stewardship, how food addiction dulls us spiritually, how the enemy uses food as a weapon against us, practice steps for self-control and breaking free from overindulgence, and how to balance health without falling into idolatry or legalism.       -       Follow me on Instagram: @AngelamarieScafidi       -       Ways to Support the Show:      

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David Bay covers these Seven Satanic Values: Greed, Personal Pride, Envy, Anger, Gluttony, Physical Lust and Sloth or laziness. When you listen to this radio program you will be amazed at how David describes each of these Satanic values  and realize how much worse these values have become not only in America but worldwide. These values changes have moved us toward the arms of the coming antichrist and the new world order. Support the show Sign up for our free newsletters at the bottom of our home page Visit our book and video store Check our Daily News Updates

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All of life is meant to be lived before God. We are called to follow Jesus in every facet of our lives, this includes our relationship to food and drink. As we continue our series on the Seven Deadly Sins, Pastor Gabe teaches on how we can resist the vice of gluttony, as we look to the God who feeds us in Christ.

It’s one of the least talked about sins in the church, but we all struggle with it somehow. Do you cope with overwhelming circumstances by turning to food? Do you take much pleasure in controlling what goes in your body? Ever feel better than others because of what you eat or don’t eat? In this message, Pastor Scott Savage shares how gluttony is an unavoidable temptation worth examining. He shares how he has struggled with gluttony and how Jesus offers a path to resist and overcome it.

It’s one of the least talked about sins in the church, but we all struggle with it somehow. Do you cope with overwhelming circumstances by turning to food? Do you take much pleasure in controlling what goes in your body? Ever feel better than others because of what you eat or don’t eat? In this message, Pastor Scott Savage shares how gluttony is an unavoidable temptation worth examining. He shares how he has struggled with gluttony and how Jesus offers a path to resist and overcome it.

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, “This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.” So he told them this parable:“There was a man who had two sons. The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.' So [the father] divided his property between them. A few days later the younger son gathered all he had and traveled to a distant country, and there he squandered his property in dissolute living. When he had spent everything, a severe famine took place throughout that country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to one of the citizens of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed the pigs. He would gladly have filled himself with the pods that the pigs were eating; and no one gave him anything. But when he came to himself he said, ‘How many of my father's hired hands have bread enough to spare, but here I am dying of hunger! I will get up and go to my father, and I will say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands.” ' So he set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly, bring out a robe—the best one—and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. And get the fatted calf and kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; for this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!' And they began to celebrate. “Now [the father's] elder son was in the field; and when he came and approached the house, he heard music and dancing. He called one of the slaves and asked what was going on. He replied, ‘Your brother has come, and your father has killed the fatted calf, because he has got him back safe and sound.' Then [the elder son] became angry and refused to go in. His father came out and began to plead with him. But he answered his father, ‘Listen! For all these years I have been working like a slave for you, and I have never disobeyed your command; yet you have never given me even a young goat so that I might celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours came back, who has devoured your property with prostitutes, you killed the fatted calf for him!' Then the father said to him, ‘Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found.' ” Two Cross of Gracers, in two weeks' time, sent me two different social media posts about something that was entirely new to me – but that is apparently picking up steam and support in certain circles of Christianity. And since then – over just the last couple of weeks – various expressions of this same idea, this belief, this theological notion keep showing up in the world around me. Have you heard people talking lately about the proposition that “empathy is a sin?” Yeah. Empathy has been deemed a “sin” in some fundamentalist, “conservative Christian” circles of the faith. Empathy … which, according to most dictionaries means something like “the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.” Empathy … the willingness to learn about and have compassion for the experiences of somebody else. Empathy … which sounds something like – oh, I don't know – loving your neighbor as yourself, perhaps?Again, in certain Christian circles, this thing called empathy is being warned about as an expression of sin.There are books. One is called The Sin of Empathy: Compassion and its Counterfeits and another is called Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion. One podcaster proposed that the very word “empathy” should be struck from the Christian vocabulary, because it's just too dangerous. And, be careful, ladies. The same guy who suggested that said that “women are especially vulnerable to this” whole empathy thing.Another theological pundit posted this recently, which seems to come from the same cesspool of corrupt theology:“Jesus is not a bleeding heart liberal. He did not ultimately save you out of pity for you. He saved you for his own glory. And he saved you from the infinite wrath He had against you for insulting His glory. This is the masculine theology of the Bible. Learn to love it.” Now, the Seven Deadly Sins aren't any more “scriptural” in that they aren't laid out explicitly as such, like the Ten Commandments, for example. But it's worth considering why, in the name of Jesus, anyone would add “Empathy” to a list that includes things like Pride, Gluttony, Sloth, Wrath, Greed, Lust, and Envy. Does it seem like Empathy has anything in common with the evil and brokenness on that list?!From what I can tell, the logic/the rationale/ the theology behind all of this is a sort of self-serving, pop-psychology-inspired effort at “tough love.” It implies that being empathetic – having the capacity to share another person's feelings, experiences, or emotions – or taking the time and doing the work of trying to accomplish that to the degree that it inspires your ability to care about and love them … that all of that is an expression of brokenness in that it looks like weakness on your part and results in harm toward others because it may allow them to keep living in their own sinfulness.And this seems to be the case because, from what else I can tell, this way of thinking is being used very deliberately to dissuade Christian people from caring about or tending to the hurt and harm of those with whom they disagree; those they want to dislike; those that some factions of the faith are working really hard to disenfranchise. And it seems to me that, by calling Empathy a sin, they can do all of that dirty work in the name of Jesus.It's as if they're saying, “Close your eyes and stop your ears to the cries of the LGBTQ+ community because your empathy, your willingness to see them as people – as Children of God, created in God's image, just like you – only affirms, encourages, and perpetuates their capacity to sin.” It's as if they're saying, “Don't listen to the very real struggle, concerns, or need of that woman or girl who is considering an abortion, because you risk understanding her very real struggle, concern, or need, thereby facilitating her capacity to make a decision you should already disagree with.”It's like they're saying, “Don't listen to the stories and experiences of those sex workers. It might soften your heart and encourage their poor choices.”It's like they're saying, “Don't get to know the story behind those migrants who have crossed the border to save the lives of their children, as you might very well choose to do, if you were in their shoes; just keep pretending they're all gang members and drug dealers and psychopaths so that you can more easily despise, deport, and fear them with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength.”It's like they're saying, “Don't dig too deeply into the stories of those people who are homeless or you might learn about the mental illness, addiction, loss of healthcare, neglect, abuse, bad luck and broken social networks that landed them on the streets and keeps them there.” This is a ruse. It's a lie. It's a trick. It is fake news that empathy is a sin.It's also a grand expression of cognitive dissonance for anyone who's ever heard today's parable. It's like their saying, don't pay any mind to what is probably the most popular, well-known story in all of Scripture that comes straight from the mouth of Jesus himself – this little ditty about the Prodigal Son – and, more importantly, the parables' prodigal dad… …this story where Dad had every right to offer some tough love to the punk ass kid who ran off with his inheritance, squandered it recklessly, and had the nerve to come back for more.…this story where a Dad – had he been worried about committing the so-called “sin of empathy” – would have sent his long-lost-son back to the wilderness of those pig pens to slop it up with the hogs until he learned his lesson, got his act together, groveled, apologized, and learned to live right.None of that is the story Jesus tells today, because it's not God's story. That is not God's way.Jesus tells the story where Dad – God, the Father – is overcome by empathy and compassion, lifts up his robes, runs to his child, embraces him because of his lostness – not in spite of it. Where he slaughters the fatted calf, throws a party, and then calls for some empathy from the other son who's too busy being mad and selfish and self-righteous to understand what it means to be really, truly lost in this world. That other son – the elder brother – the one who gets corrected, if not reprimanded – by the father, was like one of these 21st Century Theo-Bros who would have called his father's empathy a sad, sorry, sinful expression of something other than the faithfulness, mercy, and LOVE that it was.People, do not be fooled, deceived, or tricked into seeing empathy as a sin, or as a weakness, or as something God doesn't desire from each and every one of us. And please pay attention to and pray for the pastors, politicians, and people who proclaim otherwise.And if you need a touch point – a reminder – some encouragement about the Truth of the worldview Jesus' parable proclaims, please continue making your way to Calvary in the days to come.God, in Jesus, climbing onto the cross that we find there is the greatest sign, symbol, and source of empathy the world has ever known. It is The Way. It is God, in the person of Jesus, personifying the power and blessing of empathy by living, moving, breathing, and dying his way into the shoes of the world's people. It wasn't soft. It wasn't easy. And it wasn't a sin, for God's sake.It was faithfulness. It was virtue. It was grace. It was tough love turned inward so that the fullness of that cosmic mercy could be poured outward for the sake of all people … all people … all people. And, it was and remains to be THE calling and cause and claim upon any of us who want to faithfully follow Jesus, in this life, for the sake of the world.Amen

Eric Gustafson

Talk Back to MeThe Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis presents the interaction between demons and humans from the point of view of a senior devil in Hell's administration. The novel consists of a series of letters from one Screwtape to Wormwood, who has been assigned to an unnamed human for the purpose of winning the poor man over to the clutches of the wicked. In the 17th Chapter, our senior devil speaks on the subject of Gluttony, pointing out that he should focus not on excess, but on refinement or Delicacy. In this episode, we trace how this form of Gluttony can be found in the Gun Culture, where we so often define ourselves by what we have. For some it comes in prideful amassing of a great horde, for others, it's in knowing oh so well the current trend but viewing ourselves as thus better than it. For others, and perhaps most caricatured, are those who hide behind displayed "taste" to deceive others into thinking they are something they indeed, are not. Use Code 2025deaddrop10 for 10% off your order at obsidianarms.comThis episode has been sponsored by Obsidian Arms, a manufacturer of tools, parts and firearms, as well as operating as an OEM shop for those looking to bring excellence to the market. Their Minnesota-based shop builds and cuts parts out of U.S.-sourced materials. Their gunsmith tools, custom firearms, and capabilities can be found at www.obsidianarms.comSupport the REDACTED Culture Cast at redactedculture.locals.comSSP and boutique products at redactedllc.comFollow us on Instagram at @redactedllc

We Americans think that (the sin of) gluttony is simply eating too much. And we think the results of that speak for themselves in larger bodies and higher fat indexes. But we're missing a LOT of what gluttony is (really all) about. In fact, gluttony can have to do with food rules (those foods are bad and these foods are good), picky eating, and so much more. So if gluttony isn't simply eating too much food, what is it? And why do so many of us turn to food for comfort and help when we're experiencing big (or difficult) emotions?

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03-23-25 | Spiral Up: Gluttony by Plainfield Christian Church

This episode was recorded live at the Margarita Bar inside Gluttony at the Adelaide Fringe!Not in front of a live studio audience or anything, but perhaps it should've been?For their third time on the quiz, comedians Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh got a free margarita and the chance to talk about all their upcoming shows at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.They each have a solo show, plus they'll be doing their comedy wine tasting show and hosting the Late Nite PowerPoint Comedy Showcase, as well as their (not-so-secret) secret Comedy on the Rooftop.And for some extra behind the scenes videos of this episode, make sure you are following @thesaturdayquiz on InstagramSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-saturday-quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we finish lower hell. Dcn. Harrison Garlick is joined by Dr. Jason Baxter of Benedictine College to discuss cantos 6-11 of Dante's Inferno.Check out thegreatbookspodcast.com for other great books!Check out our Patreon for our 80+ Question & Answer guide to the Inferno.From our guide:27. The Third Circle of Hell – Gluttony (Canto 6) Musa explains the third circle and the contrapasso, “the shades in this circle are the gluttons, and their punishment fits their sin. Gluttony, like all the sins of incontinence, subjects reason to desire; in this case desire is a voracious appetite. Thus, the shades howl like dogs—in desire, without reason; they are sunk in slime, the image of their excess. The warm comfort their gluttony brought them in life here has become cold, dirty rain and hail.”[1] The beast Cerberus—a “three-headed doglike beast”—dwells in the third circle.[2] The beast both represents the sin of gluttony through its own immense appetite and further punishes those shades in the third circle as he “flays and mangles” the shades of that circle.[3] Musa also notes “with his three heads, he appears to be a prefiguration of Lucifer and thus another infernal distortion of the Trinity.”[4] On their way toward the fourth circle, Dante the Pilgrim asks Virgil whether the punishment of the souls in hell will be increased or lessened on the Final Judgment.[5] Virgil explains that the pain of those in hell will be “more perfect” after the Final Judgment, as the souls in hell will be reunited with their bodies after the bodily resurrection.[6]30. The Fourth Circle of Hell – the Prodigal & Miserly (VII)As Virgil and the Pilgrim enter into the fourth circle of hell, they are greeted by Plutus (Pluto), the Roman god of wealth, who speaks incoherently and whom Virgil dismisses by calling him “cursed Wolf of hell.”[1] The reference to “wolf” recalls the she-wolf at the beginning and reminds the reader the Pilgrim is still journeying through the circles of sins related to incontinence. Here the Pilgrim sees shades “to the sound of their own screams, straining their chests, they rolled enormous weights, and when they met and clashed against each other… screaming ‘Why hoard?,' the other side, ‘why waste?'”[2] The Pilgrim sees the contrapasso of the miserly and the prodigal, who, forming two semi-circles, push their heavy weights (symbolizing their material wealth) and shove against each other (as their disordered uses of wealth were opposite).[3] Virgil teaches the Pilgrim about Lady Fortune, who serves as an angel of God determining the fortunes of men and nations.[4] Note that Lady Fortune is often depicted with a wheel, and that this circle of hell resembles a giant broken wheel of the shades that mismanaged their...

Most of us probably wouldn't consider ourselves “gluttons.” But when we look at how we spend our free time, how we respond to boredom or hardship, or what we do for “rest,” we likely find ourselves giving into excess and impulse. By definition, this is gluttony: consumption without contentment. To find happiness or satisfaction, we often chase cheap impulses, or what some call “pseudo-joys.” But this problem isn't new. Jesus calls it out when the crowds followed him after they ate the five thousand loaves and fish that he gave them. “Truly I tell you, you are looking for me, not because you saw the signs, but because you ate the loaves and were filled.” Instead Jesus reminds the crowds, and us, that He is the Bread of Life that satisfies our deepest desires. This is the fruit of joy. By practicing both fasting and feasting, we can slowly train ourselves to resist gluttony and instead embrace the true joy that Jesus offers us.

Connect with God — on Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. Use this biblical meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, to center yourself on the truth in God's word. What is the key to defeating gluttony in your life? Meditate on Philippians 3:19-20. Allow the music & nature sounds, deep breathing, prayer, and scripture help you connect with God in a new way. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for meditation is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Fr. Cater Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Gluttony. (4:03) What actually is gluttony? (6:15) Why are so easily sucked into overindulging? (9:11) Ed – I was going to fast and all of a sudden I was eating 4 donuts. (11:15) How did we get to such a gluttonous society? (13:14) How do we know if our relationship to food is disordered? (16:08) Andrew – Is it a sin of gluttony to be rich or hoard money? (20:18) Break 1 (21:46) Email Can fasting help with gluttony? (23:06) Rich - During the Lenten season, we try to eat sparingly, fast, and no meat. So many times we see people go out and embellish and have lobster dinners, and that's not the intent of the season at all. (27:05) Mary- I struggle with shopping too much in a way that is not healthy. What can I do? (30:18) Thomas - How can it be a sin in modern times? A mortal sin has to be completely known and deliberate. I have a hard time imagining eating an extra burger can be a sin? (35:27) Iris - I'm giving up eating too much for Lent. How do I fall back after Lent is over? (39:37) Break 2 (40:33) Email – I have always struggled with gluttony and want to try a drug that can help but then will I be trading that for vanity? (42:42) Lena - There's a 12 step program for people that can't stop eating; Overeaters Anonymous. It saved my life. It's God who does the work. (45:50) Amy - When it comes to fasting, is it about how much we eat vs what we eat? Can you take too much of the Eucharist?

What does the sin of gluttony exactly look like in our lives? Dr. Mario Sacasa and Fr. Josh delve into the vice of gluttony, exploring its definition, manifestations, and the psychological and spiritual dimensions associated with it. They discuss the difference between gluttony and food addiction, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's behavior and seeking help when necessary. They also offer practical strategies for moderation and self-control. Snippet From the Show Gluttony is an irrational placement of gratification. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh's shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh

DateMarch 9, 2025SynopsisIn this sermon, we kick off our Lenten series "Glitch" by confronting our impulse to possess rather than receive. When we move from "wow" to "mine," we reveal the twin sins of greed and gluttony—not moral failures to be ashamed of, but glitches in our connection to God and others. Through Jesus's loving encounter with the rich young man, we discover how our grasping hands reflect a deeper grief about our limitations, and how true liberation comes when we unclench our fists. What if the path to resurrection begins with honest recognition of what's "eating at the rind" of our souls?ReferencesScripture: Mark 10:17–22About The Local ChurchFor more information about The Local Church, visit our website. Feedback? Questions? Comments? We'd love to hear it. Email Brent at brent@thelocalchurchpbo.org.To invest in what God's doing through The Local Church and help support these podcasting efforts and this movement of God's love, give online here.

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The Pharisees and other religious leaders accused Jesus of being too lax in his habits of eating and drinking with the common people by calling him "a glutton." In this podcast, Pastor Jack discusses how gluttony can be sinful in our lives and how it might manifest itself in our choices and actions.  (00:00) Eating and Drinking in Christianity(07:32) The Dangers of Gluttony in Christianity(22:26) The Importance of Health in Christianity(27:25) Nourishing Body, Soul, and Spirit CONNECT WITH PASTOR JACK: Get Updates via Text:  https://text.whisp.io/jack-hibbs-podcastWebsite: https://jackhibbs.com/Instagram: http://bit.ly/2FCyXpOFacebook: https://bit.ly/2WZBWV0YouTube: https://bit.ly/437xMHnTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/RealJackHibbs Did you know we have a Real Life Network? Sign up for free for more exclusive content: https://bit.ly/3CIP3M9

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Meet Tarrare, the man whose endless appetite turned him into a walking legend—and a living nightmare for everyone around him.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Tarrare, an 18th-century French showman, could eat enough to feed 15 people and swallow cats whole — but his stomach was never satisfied, even to the point, he was rumored, to consume human flesh. (Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton) *** A sickly-sweet smell and then burning sensations, nausea, and partial paralysis. It began with one, then many in a small town in Illinois. It was a gas attack – but who was the culprit? Or even stranger – was it in everyone's imaginations? (Who Was The Mad Gasser of Mattoon?) *** A baby begins screaming when her mother moves them into a new apartment. (Mother's Helper) *** “Momo” may sound like a funny name – but it was no laughing matter to Missouri residents trying to track down the huge, black, hairy monster. (The Missouri Monster) *** A veteran claims a pastor was an alien involved in a conspiracy here on Earth, with members of congress, to enslave all humans – and that's why he shot him in the head. (Aliens and Attempted Murder) *** Attention in Puerto Rico has recently turned to a recurring horror – a real life gargoyle attacking and sucking the blood from their chickens. (The Gargoyle of Puerto Rico) *** A hunter suddenly became the hunted of a mysterious creature in Wyoming. (I Faced A Wendigo) *** A man and his family experience strange and terrifying events in their home located next to a meteor crater. (I've Never Told My Story) *** Part bat. Part bigfoot. What has been unfortunately named “Batsquatch” sounds like a B-list villain in a DC comic taking on the Caped Crusader, but for some who live in Washington state near Mt. St. Helens, it's not imaginary at all. (Bizarre Encounters With Batsquatch) *** If you mention gnomes to someone, most think of those tiny ceramic or concrete figurines people place in gardens or on their front doorstep to greet visitors. But in a certain portion of England, if you mention gnomes – you get the real thing. (The Mysterious Gnomes of Wollaton Park) *** We go back to a normal, sunny Tuesday morning in 2001 – when the world changed forever after a terrorist attack on the U.S., left families in despair, a country in fear, and spirits of those lost still wandering ground zero to this day. (The Ghosts of 9-11)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:59.729 = Show Intro00:05:25.406 = Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton00:14:56.909 = The Gargoyle of Puerto Rico00:19:23.465 = Mother's Helper00:22:44.878 = The Missouri Monsters00:32:02.004 = I Faced a Wendigo00:39:06.274 = Who Was The Mad Gasser of Mattoon00:45:24.982 = Aliens And Attempted Murder00:50:25.100 = The Ghosts of 9-1101:01:30.367 = The Mysterious Gnomes of Wollaton Park01:13:34.190 = I've Never Told My Story01:43:46.961 = Bizarre Encounters With The Batsquatch01:57:40.998 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Who Was The Mad Gasser of Mattoon” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/tgrhkfz“Aliens and Attempted Murder” posted at Aliens UFO Sightings: https://tinyurl.com/w55wfab“Mother's Helper” by an unknown author, originally posted at GhostsNGhouls.com: (website no longer exists)“Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton” by Mark Oliver for All That's Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/yjcnulhr“The Missouri Monster” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/usyejwz“I Faced A Wendigo” by Artesthesia, posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/ulurwdl“The Gargoyle of Puerto Rico” by Paul Seaburn for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/y9xw7n3y“The Ghosts of 9-11” by Charlotte Ikonen for the UK's “Daily Star”: https://tinyurl.com/wby285j“The Mysterious Gnomes of Wollaton Park” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/t7bsg4f“I've Never Told My Story” by John Smoker, submitted directly to Weird Darkness.com“Bizarre Encounters With The Batsquatch” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/ww4qlcfWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 10, 2018SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/tarrare

As we read from Proverbs and Sirach, Fr. Mike points out how everything God has made is good, but we can use those things for evil ends. We also reach the conclusion of 1 Maccabees today. The readings are 1 Maccabees 16, Sirach 38-39, and Proverbs 23:29-35. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.