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 Ep.366 – Run With Horses Podcast – Stewarding Your Time Podcast: rwh.podbean.com Website: www.runwithhorses.net Youtube:  https://youtube.com/@rwhpodcast Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RWHpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rwh_podcast Twitter:  https://twitter.com/RWH_podcast Author pages with links to all books on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BCSDDVLB – James Norman Smith https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BMGW51FW – Susan Jane Smith **(24:00)** If you are like me you have a long list fo things you would like to see accomplished this week. Time always seems in short supply with way more to do than time to do it. in the middle of the busyness, what is God doing? How can we keep Him first in the middle of the rat race. That our topic today! Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is simple in many ways, but potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to grow, to live intentionally and to join in His mission. It's very cool that we can do that together! Thank you for joining me today! “If you're new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!” **(23:00 – 0:00)* *  PART 1 Run With Horses is on the radio! If you are enjoying Run With Horses, would you let someone know? Contact the radio station or leave a review on your favorite app. We want to hear from you! ### 1. Stewardship of our Time: “Redeeming the Time” Passage: Ephesians 5:15–17 (NKJV) “See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 17 Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Principle: Every minute is a gift. We must “buy back” each hour from distractions by aligning our schedules with God's priorities—especially the Great Commission. ### 2. Wisdom in Planning: “The Plans of the Diligent” Passage: Proverbs 21:5 (NKJV) “The plans of the diligent lead surely to plenty, but those of everyone who is hasty, to poverty.” Principle: Thoughtful, prayerful planning prevents wasted time and creates margin for gospel opportunities (e.g., inviting neighbors, mentoring new believers). ### 3. Counting Our Days: “Teach Us to Number Our Days” Passage: Psalm 90:12 (NKJV) “So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” Principle: An eternal-perspective reminder that life is brief. When we internalize our limited hours, we'll prioritize what lasts—making disciples. ### 4. Purposeful Living: “Doing All to the Glory of God” Passage: 1 Corinthians 10:31 (NKJV) “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Principle: Every task—work, rest, family time, evangelism—should be offered as worship. That reshapes even “routine” minutes into Kingdom service. ### 5. Prioritizing Prayer & Communion: “Jesus Prayed Early” Passage: Mark 1:35 (NKJV) “Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.” Principle: Jesus structured His day around communion with the Father—our ultimate source of wisdom for time management and disciple-making. ### 6. Eternal Urgency: “For What Is Your Life?” Passage: James 4:14 (NKJV) “Whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” Principle: The fleetingness of life compels urgent obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20). ### 7. Single-Mindfulness: “Deny Yourself” Passage: Luke 9:23–24 (NKJV) “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. 24 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.” Principle: Self-discipline in scheduling (saying “no” to lesser things) frees us to “lose” our lives in service—especially in making disciples. ### 8. Balance Work & Rest: “Six Days You Shall Labor…” Passage: Exodus 20:8–10,12 (NKJV) “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy…6 for in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth…12 ‘Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long…'” Principle: Biblical sabbath—and honoring family—establish healthy rhythms that prevent burnout and protect time for disciple-care. ###9. Investing in Others: “Do Not Steal” (as Stealing Time) Passage: Ephesians 4:28 (NKJV) “Let him who stole steal no longer… but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.” Principle: Our work (and your time!) isn't just for self—but for generosity. Freeing up “spare” hours to invest in new believers. ### 10. The Great Commission as First Priority Passage: Matthew 28:19–20 (NKJV) “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always…” Principle: Every time-management decision must be filtered through: “Will this help me obey Jesus's command to make disciples?” **(00:00) END PART 1** **(27:00 – 5:00) BEGIN PART 2** ### Part 2: Practical Advice for Using Time to Be and Make Disciples ### 1. Begin with a Paradigm Shift: Time is Kingdom Currency  • Time is not just something we “spend”; it's something we invest. Just like money, time can be stewarded for temporary or eternal purposes.  • Regularly ask: “Is this activity helping me know Jesus more deeply or helping someone else follow Him better?” “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time…” (Ephesians 5:15–16) ### 2. Build Life Around Jesus's Priorities, Not Just Adding Him In  • Many busy Christians are trying to fit Jesus into their schedule instead of building their schedule around Him.  • Suggest starting with these 3 buckets and planning around them:  • Time with God (Being a disciple) – prayer, Scripture, Sabbath, silence.  • Time with others (Making disciples) – intentional meals, mentoring, small groups.  • Time on mission (Living sent) – workplace witness, neighborhood engagement, volunteering. ### 3. Combine Your Calling With Your Calendar Help them redeem ordinary rhythms by integrating disciple-making into:  • Meals – “Who can you eat with this week that needs encouragement or the gospel?”  • Commutes – Use it for prayer, audio Bibles, check-in calls with mentees.  • Family time – Lead short devotionals, model hospitality, include kids in ministry moments.  • Work breaks – Strategic encouragement or follow-up with someone God's placed nearby. “Disciple-making doesn't always need new time blocks—it often needs intentionality in existing ones.” ### 4. Create a Disciple-Making Weekly Rhythm Encourage a simple rhythm:  • Daily: Time with God, open eyes to opportunities.  • Weekly: 1 relational touchpoint (e.g., coffee, call, prayer walk).  • Monthly: One deeper investment (e.g., mentoring conversation, service together).  • Quarterly: Retreat or reevaluation—Am I growing? Is anyone growing because of me? ### 5. Say No to Say Yes Help them see that every “yes” is a “no” to something else.  • Challenge: “What are you doing that someone else could do, so you can do what only you can do?”  • Sometimes the most spiritual thing they can do is decline a good thing for the sake of the best thing (Luke 10:41–42 – “Martha, Martha…”). ### 6. Use Tools with Intentionality  • Calendar: Block time for people, not just tasks.  • Alarms/reminders: Prompt prayer, Scripture, check-ins.  • Apps: Bible apps, group chats for discipleship groups, accountability tools.  • Notebooks or journals: Record prayers, disciple progress, insights from Scripture. ### 7. Don't Go Alone—Form a Band of Disciple-Makers  • Encourage small discipleship bands of 2–4 people with shared goals and check-ins.  • Ask: “Who's helping you follow Jesus better? Who are you helping?”  • This builds encouragement, accountability, and shared momentum. ### 8. Encouragement: Grace Over Guilt, Progress Over Perfection  • Remind them that they are not earning God's favor by being busy for Him.  • Jesus is not measuring productivity; He's forming people.  • Celebrate small, faithful steps. Even 5 minutes of prayer for someone is eternally significant.  • God multiplies what we surrender, even if it's small (loaves and fish principle). “You may feel behind, but Jesus is not. He's patient, and He delights in every act of love in His name.” ### Challenge  • “Imagine if every one of us made just one disciple this year.”  • write one name they'll pray for or pursue this month.  • You don't need more time—you need more focus and faith. **(5:00 – 1:00)**  Doctrine Today Jesus and His Present Ministry The Holy Spirit's Role in Disciple Making. Dispensational Baptist view of the End Times Understanding Theology is Important The Gospel and Ongoing Disciple Making Church Role in Discerning God's Will Barriers to Disciple Making Spiritual Warfare Jesus – Incarnation God's Sovereignty Sin and the Call to Make Disciples I. Introduction: The Clear Call of Jesus  • Matthew 28:18–20 (NKJV) “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations…”  • The Great Commission is not a suggestion, but a command.  • Discipleship is not optional for the believer—it's our identity and mission.  • Briefly affirm your audience's desire to follow Jesus more faithfully. II. The Nature and Consequence of Sin  • Romans 3:23 (NKJV) “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”  • Isaiah 59:2 (NKJV) “But your iniquities have separated you from your God…”  • Hebrews 12:1 (NKJV) “Let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us…” Key Points:  • Sin is not just moral failure—it's a barrier to intimacy with God and others.  • Sin entangles and weighs down believers, keeping us from active obedience.  • Our mission to make disciples is spiritual warfare—sin compromises our witness, our clarity, and our power. III. Sin's Direct Impact on Discipleship A. It Weakens Our Witness  • 1 Peter 2:11–12 (NKJV) “…abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul, having your conduct honorable… that they may, by your good works… glorify God.”  • Our credibility is tied to our character. Ongoing, unrepentant sin dulls our message. B. It Diminishes Our Passion  • Revelation 2:4–5 (NKJV) “…you have left your first love. Remember… repent and do the first works.”  • Sin numbs the heart. A lukewarm heart does not multiply disciples—it replicates complacency. C. It Breaks Fellowship and Unity  • John 13:34–35 (NKJV) “By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”  • Sin disrupts love and unity, weakening the Church's witness and the environment in which disciples are formed. IV. Repentance and Restoration for Disciple Makers  • 1 John 1:9 (NKJV) “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us…”  • Psalm 51:10–13 (NKJV) “Create in me a clean heart… Then I will teach transgressors Your ways, and sinners shall be converted to You.”  • Repentance is not the end of ministry—it's often the beginning of renewed fruitfulness.  • David sinned greatly, but through repentance, his voice became a song of redemption that still disciples us today. V. Living Holy to Make Disciples Effectively  • 2 Timothy 2:21 (NKJV) “Therefore if anyone cleanses himself… he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master…”  • Holiness is not perfection, but readiness—an availability for God's use.  • Personal holiness fuels spiritual authority and fruitfulness in disciple-making. VI. Conclusion: Renew the Mission  • Luke 9:23 (NKJV) “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”  • Philippians 2:15–16 (NKJV) “…shine as lights in the world, holding fast the word of life…”  • The world needs disciples. The church needs disciple-makers. Jesus is still calling.  • Let us repent where we've fallen, recommit where we've grown weary, and re-engage the mission with holy fire. **(1:00)**  Busyness can suck that life out of you. One reason is that other activities intrude on the work that God is doing in you and through you. Be proactive and put God first in every activity, every day. It's not always easy but it's always right. – “Thank you for listening today!  -If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at norman@runwithhorses.net or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page. Don't be discouraged by the challenges you face. Keep your eyes on Jesus and embrace the opportunity to grow through the trial. Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus and never stop running." **(00:00)**

The host, Lisa, is leading the conversation around a faith-centered journey through Lent. Lisa is a spiritual leader and guide for the Faith with Friends Circle, facilitating religious discussions and guiding listeners in their spiritual growth through Biblical teachings.Episode Summary:Welcome back to another enriching episode where Lisa delves into the essence of Lent, providing a roadmap for a 40-day spiritual journey aimed at deepening one's relationship with God. This episode explores Psalm 40:1-10, a powerful reminder of King David's ongoing trust and faith in God's deliverance. Lisa invites listeners to reflect on God's faithfulness in their own lives and encourages everyone to let go of distractions, press into the Lord's presence, and be transformed by His word. By dissecting King David's experiences, Lisa emphasizes how waiting on the Lord is not passive but an active journey of faith and patience.Throughout the episode, Lisa highlights the significance of trusting in God's timing and His miraculous work in our lives. Her reflection centers on how God lifts us from despair, steadies our paths, and gives us a new perspective filled with joy and peace. With engaging storytelling and insightful interpretations, Lisa strengthens the understanding that waiting on God is always worthwhile. Concepts of faith and trust are explored as Lisa shares her personal Scripture reflections and invites listeners to apply these teachings to their own lives by identifying and documenting God's wonders. The episode resonates with an inviting tone, urging listeners to share the good news of God's faithfulness openly and courageously.Key Takeaways:Lent as a Spiritual Journey: Lent is highlighted as a period not just about giving up something, but about deepening the spiritual connection with God and engaging more deeply with His word.Reflections on Psalm 40: By analyzing Psalm 40:1-10, Lisa shows how David's life experiences remind us of the importance of trusting in God's faithfulness.The Nature of Waiting on God: Being patient and having faith during waiting periods can lead to deliverance and a firm foundation in life's journey.Sharing God's Faithfulness: Encourages the expression and sharing of personal testimonies of God's acts in our lives to inspire and uplift others.Daily Scripture Engagement: Suggestions for integrating Scripture reading into daily routines, helping to foster a closer connection with God's promises.Notable Quotes:"Waiting on God is never wasted. In His perfect timing, He is always working and listening, and setting our steps on firm ground.""He is a rescuer. That doesn't mean He will change your situation, but He will always be with you.""When we really experience the love and faithfulness of God, it's so hard to find. Don't let fear or timidness keep you from sharing the good news.""His promises are irrevocable, His Word is true and faithful, His love is unconditional.""Trust that God is working even when you don't see Him. His works in our lives are more than we can count."Resources:Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 40:1-10, Proverbs 2, and John 4Faith with Friends Circle: Engage with Lisa and other believers through their discussions and teachings in this faith-based community.Tune in to unravel more spiritual insights and continue this transformative journey of faith, trust, and reflection. Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes to nurture your spiritual development!

In this first in our series going verse by verse through the book of Leviticus, we look at the historical and cultural context of the book of Leviticus. We ask, who was the author, who was the original intended audience and what was the significance of the text to them? Then we ask how this text applies to us today. Ultimately, we ask why should we even study such a strange text that seems so irrelevant for us today. We dig into all this and more in this introduction to the book of Leviticus. Outline: 02:12 - Introduction - The Book of Leviticus is about holiness - being set apart Be Holy for I am holy” - Lev 11.44; 11.45; 19.2; 20.7; 20.26; 21.8. 04:16 - Background of Leviticus Author: The Holy Spirit - Leviticus contains more direct speech by God than any other book of the Bible. Human author: Moses (3rd of his 5 books - Torah, the Law - the Pentateuch). When written: During the dessert wanderings (1,400 - 1,500 BC) Original Intended Audience: Israel, specifically the Levitical priesthood. Leviticus = Latin “Pertaining to the Levites” 06:34 - Why should we study Leviticus? 1. The Bible is God's word to us and should be studied. All of it. 2 Tim 3.16-17 2. Leviticus sets up the system upon which Jesus made His sacrifice for our salvation. Heb 9.1-15; 10.1 3. Leviticus is a call for us to be holy and set apart. 4. There are over 100 references to Leviticus in the New Testament 14:30 - Context of the Book of Leviticus 14:53 - what is the Abrahamic Covenant? Gen 12:1-3 - The establishment of the Abrahamic Covenant. Gen 12.7; 15.18 - the promised land Gen 15 - cutting of covenant ceremony between Abraham & God Gen 26.3-4 - Abrahamic Covenant passed to Isaac Gen 28.13 - passed to Jacob. Exo 2.24 - God heard their groaning and he remembered his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Exo 3 - God tells Moses he has heard the cry from the Israelites and that he has not forgotten his promise. Exo 7-11 - plagues on Egypt. Exo 14 - The Parting of the Red Sea Exo 19 - they reach Mount Sinai. (roughly 10 weeks after leaving Egypt) Exo 19.5-6 - God claims Israel as his own, challenging them to become a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. Exo 20 - 10 commandments Exo 20-23 - The Book of the Covenant Exo 25-31, 35-40 - The Tabernacle and all its elements are built. 24:45 - Outline of Leviticus 1-7 - The offerings for the Great Bronze Altar 8-10 - The consecration of the priesthood. 11-16 - Uncleanness 17-27 - God's moral standard for his people. An even simpler outline of Leviticus: 1-17 - The Israelite's foundation of fellowship w/ God - Sacrifice. 18-27 - The Israelite's walk of fellowship w/ God - Being holy, being separated 27:32 - The Theme of Leviticus is Holiness - “to be set apart.” WORD STUDY - Holy - קֹדֶשׁ - qōḏeš. Gen 2.3 - First use of the word in NIV, the 7th day Exo 3.5 - 2nd use: Moses at the Burning Bush Exo 19.5-6 - God choose Israel as his treasured possession. Exo 20.8 - The 4th commandments 29:24 - WORD STUDY - Sin - חַטָּאָת ḥaṭṭā'āṯ. Rom 3.23; 5.8; 6.23 30:40 - WORD STUDY - Blood - דָּם - dām. 31:10 - WORD STUDY - Sacrifice - זֶבַח zeḇaḥ. 32:13 - what is the difference between Grace and Mercy? 33:11 - Two key verses: Lev 17.11 & 19.18 33:50 - LEVITICUS IS THE FOUNDATION FOR THE CROSS. Support Iron Sheep Ministries: https://Ironsheep.org/donate Listen to the podcast: https://anchor.fm/ironsheep Contact Dave & the ISM team: info@ironsheep.org Be notified of each new teaching, join the email list: http://eepurl.com/g-2zAD References: Graphics of the tabernacle and the bronze altar were created by Jeremy Park, Bible-Scenes.com. Barker, L. Kenneth. The Expositor's Bible Commentary, Abridged Edition, Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1994. Gane, Roy. The NIV Application Commentary, Leviticus, Numbers. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2004. Wiersbe, Warren W.. The Bible Exposition Commentary, Old Testament, The Pentateuch. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2001.

The Prayer Practice: Talking to God 02022025 Sermon Notes Prayer Practice Talking to God Talking with God Listening to God Being with God Prayer as a practice is learning to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner with him to what he’s called us to do in the world What Jesus teaches his disciples to pray God is our Father Matt 7:9 -11 God is as close as air Worshipful enjoyment of our Fathers company “to hallow God’s name is to have a heart of grateful joy toward God - and even more, a wondrous sense of his beauty”. Tim Keller Our prayers make a difference Dictator/Vending Machine Our Father Far away in outer space Close as the air Symptom Management Delight in God What happens, happens Prayer makes a difference How Jesus teaches his disciples to pray The Lord’s Prayer ○ The Psalms Scripture ○ Singing Liturgy ○ Apps “There is no bad way to pray and there is no one starting point of prayer. All the great spiritual masters offer only one non-negotiable rule: You have to show up and you have to show up regularly.” Ronald Rolheiser Extra Credit Create a daily prayer rhythm - time and place Pick out a premade prayer. Pray it thoughtfully & aloud in your prayer rhythm Extra Extra credit : Take 10 -15 mins to walk through your prayer & expand it

The Prayer Practice: Talking to God 02022025 Sermon Notes Prayer Practice Talking to God Talking with God Listening to God Being with God Prayer as a practice is learning to set aside dedicated time to intentionally be with God, in order to become like him and partner with him to what he’s called us to do in the world What Jesus teaches his disciples to pray God is our Father Matt 7:9 -11 God is as close as air Worshipful enjoyment of our Fathers company “to hallow God’s name is to have a heart of grateful joy toward God - and even more, a wondrous sense of his beauty”. Tim Keller Our prayers make a difference Dictator/Vending Machine Our Father Far away in outer space Close as the air Symptom Management Delight in God What happens, happens Prayer makes a difference How Jesus teaches his disciples to pray The Lord’s Prayer ○ The Psalms Scripture ○ Singing Liturgy ○ Apps “There is no bad way to pray and there is no one starting point of prayer. All the great spiritual masters offer only one non-negotiable rule: You have to show up and you have to show up regularly.” Ronald Rolheiser Extra Credit Create a daily prayer rhythm - time and place Pick out a premade prayer. Pray it thoughtfully & aloud in your prayer rhythm Extra Extra credit : Take 10 -15 mins to walk through your prayer & expand it

2025 Year Opening Series. Welcome to the Experience of The Divine Nature dear God Being!

As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe New Substack! Follow my personal writings and EARLY ACCESS episodes here: https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Timestamps: 00:00 - Evil 08:50 - New Testament 15:02 - Stoic Metaphysics 24:51 - The Spirit 31:12 - Books of the Bible 39:24 - John 1:1 47:55 - Jesus 54:14 - Language 01:02:45 - Neo-Platonism 01:08:53 - Self Awareness 01:14:35 - Consciousness 01:18:05 - God 01:19:51 - Spirituality 01:27:36 - Perennialism 01:36:55 - Belief 01:39:44 - Episode Recap! 01:50:50 - Outro Links Mentioned: •⁠ ⁠Johnathan Bi's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@bi.johnathan/featured •⁠ ⁠David Bentley Hart's bibliography: https://amzn.to/3C9vIqA •⁠ ⁠The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss (book): https://amzn.to/3DOuNMO •⁠ ⁠The New Testament: A Translation (book): https://amzn.to/427Dzzv •⁠ ⁠All Things Are Full of Gods: The Mysteries of Mind and Life (book): https://amzn.to/4h525pm •⁠ ⁠A Conversation Between Iain McGilchrist and David Bentley Hart (video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vooDJQ3fdug&pp=ygUjaWFpbiBtY2dpbGNocmlzdCBkYXZpZCBiZW50bGV5IGhhcnQ%3D •⁠ ⁠Curt's OSV profile: https://www.osv.llc/fellows-grantee/curt-jaimungal-95763 •⁠ ⁠Michael Levin's blog: https://thoughtforms.life/ •⁠ ⁠The Atheist's Guide to Reality (book): https://amzn.to/4h4U97n •⁠ ⁠Psychology from An Empirical Standpoint (book): https://amzn.to/3DHRzWA •⁠ ⁠Iain McGilchrist on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9sBKCd2HD0 •⁠ ⁠Donald Hoffman on TOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmieNQH7Q4w&t=7139s TOE'S TOP LINKS: - Enjoy TOE on Spotify! https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE - Become a YouTube Member Here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join - Support TOE on Patreon: https://patreon.com/curtjaimungal (early access to ad-free audio episodes!) - Twitter: https://twitter.com/TOEwithCurt - Discord Invite: https://discord.com/invite/kBcnfNVwqs - Subreddit r/TheoriesOfEverything: https://reddit.com/r/theoriesofeverything #science #podcast #religion #spirituality #philosophy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to the Goody Podcast for 2024! On the back of advent and all the way up until Easter we are following the book of Luke. Today Greg is sharing about Jesus' baptism and Identity.    MY NEW IDENTITY: - Belonging to God - Being in Christ - Living out love   WEBSITE :: https://www.goodlife.org.au/ and https://www.goodlife.org.au/church-notices   SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/5tgYs0DLkpe3yxj15nTRUh?si=KWSJIsI-Q7auMNx4WLn6xg   Goodlife Collective:: https://open.spotify.com/track/6AIpkihS5W6fyQb81U53ql?si=eae8759fd4d947f6&nd=1&dlsi=45435542515e4942     CONNECT via socials FACEBOOK :: https://www.facebook.com/goodlifecommunitychurch INSTAGRAM:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecommunitychurch/ YOUTH:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlife_youth/ COLLECTIVE:: https://www.instagram.com/goodlifecollective_/

Today, I'm sitting down with Garrain Jones—one of America's leading voices in personal development.  He's a husband, father, inspirational speaker, bestselling author, and the man behind the book Change Your Mindset, Change Your Life.  His journey from living out of his car being 250k in debt, to building a life of abundance is an inspiring testament to the power of tapping into our own artist power.   Garrain will also be a speaker at Front Row Dads Live, so if you enjoy this conversation, come with us live in December here in Austin.   In this incredibly deep and spiritual conversation today, we'll explore..  God, Money, Marriage and Parenting  The importance of speaking your truth, acting with integrity and what “Choice Point” means  Why you should stop listening to words and started attuning to frequency  and so much more…  Enjoy this show with the one and only Garrain Jones.  A Wide-Ranging Conversation Through… Is it possible to be spiritual AND financially successful? The pivotal moment when Garrain found his purpose Seeing your spouse through a different lens with God Being open to receive HER truth without pushing back The internal work to not get defensive with our family Why God is the best businessman of all time Is public schooling stunting our kids' growth? Teaching our kids the value of money by EARNING it When our partners challenges us to be better spouses Choice Point: Sticking to your values at critical times Reminder: 3rd Annual FRD Live Event Dec. 4-6th Get the Full Show Notes Want access to the full show notes, including links to all resources mentioned during today's conversation? Visit FrontRowDads.com/460 More About Front Row Dads Connect with us @ FrontRowDads.com & Instagram  Want to hang out with other FRDs in Austin? Watch this 3-min video from our last Front Row Dads Live event. Tickets avail now for December's event.  Not able to travel? We got you. Join our next online event, built just for kickass dads who know there's more to learn. FrontRowDads.com/summit  FRD is solving a huge problem for dads. Our culture has turned “Dad” into a joke. Go ahead, google Dad and you'll find Dad Bod, Dad Jokes, Dad Weed, etc. Culturally, it's a Homer Simpson mentality, and it's BS.   Our community is built for solid men. Men with range. Those who are badass, and know there's still more to learn, together.   Most guys find it hard to find “their crew.” Finding other committed men, who are successful in life, and want to put family first – these guys are rare. Is this you? In FRD, hundreds of men from all over the world show up for each other, to share resources and raise the bar of fatherhood (our core values) If you're reading this, you want to grow.  Podcasts are great, but guys… when you're ready to stop just listening to content, and want to JOIN the conversations – the FRD brotherhood is ready for you.   One more thing…  Has this podcast helped you? If so, please tell us how we're doing. Please take a minute and leave a review. Seriously, they matter. Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.  Subscribe to this show on Apple Podcasts | Spotify

Purpose 101.He explained that purpose refers to the reason why we were created. He went on to give us four principles of purpose from the book of Genesis Chapter 1:

You've been feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders, and yet you have no shoulders. And there is no world. Be(come) Light. Just for this moment, leave that body where it is, and be beyond 'here' with me. This is no longer 'be here now'. This is 'Be BEYOND here, now'.  Because even 'here' is a concept. Even 'here' we are imagining. Here is not here. And you know what takes you beyond here? Hearing. What can you hear beyond here, beyond that room, that space you appear to be in? Listen for what's beyond it. As if everything you see is a veil, including 'you'. Come out,  of that mind,  of that form, in Jesus' Name. I Love you, nik Support the show! ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings "I am the power that is in the body." - Sri Ranjit Maharaj "Be here now." - Ram Dass  "Do you see that we as human beings in the flesh are still in the womb of creation? This is the womb; we haven't been born yet. When we come out of me, when me dies, and I is born, we are reborn of the Spirit. We begin our New Horizon. We see His universe instead of the world of our limited human minds. We see His universe where only harmony exists. We see with a Christ Mind, the reborn mind and we see what Is, instead of what we have imagined to be. We walk through the visions of this false mind and we see: His love, His peace, His truth, His universe, His creation, His being. We see God face to face. There is no God and me. There is no God and you. There never has been. And only when you and me are dead does our real Self come into the experience of God Being." - Herb Fitch, Infinite Way Book Study  "How sad it is when someone comes to you looking for Jesus and all they see is you." - St. Theresa of Calcutta   

Today's episode talks about why it's so important to WAIT on the Lord. Why does God have us wait? He tells us so many times to WALK with Him, notice He doesn't say run! We also dive into some other great topics: - Making time to hear from God - Being fruitful with what He's currently given you versus asking for more - Why waiting seasons are so hard but are so necessary - How God will give you strength if you wait on Him - What waiting produces in you - AND MORE! JOIN OUR PATREON! YAY! - https://www.patreon.com/Jeanineandkaleb 2 extra J&K podcast plus a live bible study once a month! ORDER MY BOOK! GET THE FIRST CHAPTER FREE NOW - https://jeanineamapola.com/becoming-happy-and-healthy-jeanine-amapola-book-1 SPONSORS: The Heart of Dating Podcast: This podcast aims to start healthy conversation for men and women and provide wise input and direction as we answer some tough questions and uncover some transformative ways to develop a healthy attitude and approach to dating as a Christian. You can find the podcast anywhere you love to listen + you can watch the episodes on YouTube! Follow us on Instagram! Happy and Healthy: https://www.instagram.com/HappyandHealthyPodcast/ Jeanine: https://www.instagram.com/jeanineamapola/ Jeanine and Kaleb: https://www.instagram.com/jeanineandkaleb/ Follow us on TikTok! Happy and Healthy: https://www.tiktok.com/@happyandhealthypodcast Jeanine: https://www.tiktok.com/@jeanineamapola Tags: jeanine amapola ,happy and healthy, christian podcast, self help podcast,christian podcast for women, jeanine and kaleb, Jeanine amapola podcast, podcast for Christians, christian podcasts for girls, christian girl ,becoming happy and healthy, jeanine and kaleb ward, waiting on God, waiting, waiting seasons, strength in God, making time for God, confirmation from God, trusting in God, walk with God, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Das Thema der heutigen Episode ist mir, ebenso wie der Gast, ein besonderes Vergnügen: »Ist Gott tot?« Diese Frage verhandle ich mit Jan Juhani Steinmann. Jan, in Bern geboren, mütterlicherseits Finne, ist Philosoph, Dichter und Theologe. Er hat  in Zürich, Berlin, St. Andrews, Heidelberg und Rom studiert. Forschungsaufenthalte wurden in Kopenhagen, Helsinki und Oxford durchgeführt. Seit 2019 ist er externer Lektor in Philosophie an der Universität Wien und seit 2023 an der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Unter der Betreuung von Prof. Konrad Paul Liessmann hat er 2021 an der Universität Wien in Philosophie promoviert. Zurzeit forscht er am Institut Catholique de Paris, an der Università di Roma LUMSA sowie an der Faculty of Divinity der University of Cambridge zur poetischen Phänomenologie im Kontext des Denkens von Kierkegaard, Nietzsche und Heidegger. Er ist ferner Begründer des Kollektivs Omnibus Omnia. Als persönliche Vorbemerkung zur Episode: Ich selbst bin Atheist / Agnostiker, aber stelle mir in den letzten Jahren immer häufiger die Frage, welche Rolle Religion beziehungsweise Glaube in der Strukturierung von Gesellschaften hat. Kann es sein, dass der Verlust von Religion oder Glaube in Summe für die Gesellschaft negative Folgen hat, die wir als »Aufklärer« nicht gerne sehen wollen? Stürzen wir gar ins Bodenlose? So beginnen wir die Episode mit der Frage nach der Aufklärung: Was ist passiert, welche Strukturen wurden entfernt und was hat diese Strukturen ersetzt? Folgt man der Dialektik der Aufklärung (nach Adorno und Horkheimer) gibt es einen Pfad, der von der Aufklärung in die Barbarei des 20. Jahrhunderts mündet. Was ist davon zu halten, von einem Weg, der gewissermaßen von Kant bis Auschwitz reicht? Wenn wir Nietzsche folgen: Ist Gott tot? Was hat er mit dieser Aussage eigentlich gemeint? Was oder wer ist dieser Gott, der nach Nietzsche tot sei? »Ist Autonomie etwas, das dem Menschen wesenhaft zukommt?« Schafft die Aufklärung nun Freiheit oder Unsicherheit oder gar beides? Das Projekt »des Westens« war eines, das stark mit dem Begriff der Freiheit verbunden (John Stuart Mill), aber haben wir die Kosten der Freiheit vergessen? »Freiheit bedeutet entscheiden zu können, aber auch entscheiden zu müssen.« Was hat es mit Freiheit und Verantwortung auf sich? »Wir können nicht so tun, als ob der Mensch nicht frei wäre« Ist dieser Begriff der Freiheit im Westen stärker ausgeprägt als in anderen Kulturen? »Das Christentum war immer auch ein Verfechter der Freiheit des Menschen.« Was ist das Zusammenspiel zwischen Gott und Religion? Gibt es Religion ohne Gott — denken wir etwa an die vielen parareligiösen aktivistischen Bewegungen der heutigen Zeit. Kann Religion (kultur)evolutionär betrachtet werden im Sinne, dass es Gesellschaften leistungsfähiger gemacht hat? Nutzen versus Wahrheit und wie erklärt sich die Sehnsucht vieler Menschen nach dem Göttlichen, dem Transzendenten? Zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts war der Wiener Kreis und der Positivismus eine dominierende philosophische Schule als Gegenbewegung zu metaphysischen Ideen? Auch Bertrand Russell kann in diesem Zusammenhang genannt werden. Was ist der Bezug dieser Traditionen zu Big Data oder Künstlicher Intelligenz? »Selbst in einem materialistischen Weltbild treten Transzendenzen an allen Ecken und Enden auf.« Was sind Monaden im Sinne von Leibniz und was ist deren Relevanz in der Frage nach Gott? Neigen wir dazu, dort zu suchen, wo Licht ist und nicht unbedingt dort, wo wir die wichtigsten Dinge finden könnten? Bezwingt das Einfache das Relevante? Setzt das Göttliche den Vernünftigkeitsrahmen all unserer Fragen? Wo beginnt Leben, wo beginnt Bewusstsein? Benötigen wir Gott/Religion als Fundament menschlicher Moral? Ist eine Rückbindung an ein Absolutum notwendig? Welche Optionen haben wir für den Ausdruck von Moral? Religiöse Tradition / Überlieferung naturwissenschaftliche / philosophische Begründung Relativismus Nihilismus Ist Gott also selbst als Illusion oder Fiktion immer noch nützlich? »Wenn diese Religion (das Christentum) auch nicht wahr wäre, wäre sie doch moralisch das insgesamt fruchtbarste für ein globales Projekt der Koexistenz.« Was aber ist der Startpunkt für philosophische Begründungen? Ist diese willkürlich? Denn es gibt eine Pluralität an zunächst nicht vermittelten moralischen Systemen. Gäbe es eine Pathologie der Vernunft, wenn alles uniform wäre? Steht dann doch wieder ein Thema im Zentrum, auf das in diesem Podcast immer wieder Bezug genommen wird: der Dialog? »Wir sind auf unsere Selbstüberschreitung hin angelegt.« Was bedeutet Transzendenz? Ist es wichtig, Transzendenz in einer Gesellschaft zu haben, um diese Gesellschaft langfristig fruchtbar zu halten und auch Dinge wie Kunst zu ermöglichen, die über banalen und kurzfristigen Aktionismus hinausweist? »Der Mensch lebt ständig in Transzendenzen — wir haben an etwas größerem Teil, das mehr ist als ich, und das uns überschreiten muss.« Referenzen Andere Episoden Episode 88: Liberalismus und Freiheitsgrade, ein Gespräch mit Prof. Christoph Möllers Episode 85: Naturalismus — was weiß Wissenschaft? Episode 83: Robert Merton — Was ist Wissenschaft? Episode 74: Apocalype Always Episode 66: Selbstverbesserung — ein Gespräch mit Prof. Anna Schaffner Episode 61: Digitaler Humanismus, ein Gespräch mit Erich Prem Episode 56: Kunst und Zukunft Episode 55: Strukturen der Welt Episode 50: Die Geburt der Gegenwart und die Entdeckung der Zukunft — ein Gespräch mit Prof. Achim Landwehr Episode 44: Was ist Fortschritt? Ein Gespräch mit Philipp Blom Episode 28: Jochen Hörisch: Für eine (denk)anstössige Universität! Jan Juhani Steinmann Homepage Jan Juhani Steinmann Omnibus Omnia Jan Juhani Steinmann auf Youtube Fachliche Referenzen John Stuart Mill, On Liberty G.W.F. Hegel: Phänomenologie des Geistes Friedrich Nietzsche: Die fröhliche Wissenschaft Friedrich Nietzsche: Also sprach Zarathustra Adorno/Horkheimer: Dialektik der Aufklärung Hans Urs von Balthasar: Glaubhaft ist nur Liebe Romano Guardini: Freiheit, Gnade, Schicksal Teilhard de Chardin: Der Mensch im Kosmos David Bentley Hart: The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss. Bernhard Waldenfels: Hyperphänomene Emmanuel Falque: Crossing the Rubicon Johannes Hoff: Verteidigung des Heiligen Immanuel Kant, Kritik der reinen Vernunft Immanuel Kant, Metaphysik der Sitten Sam Harris, The Moral Landscape Hilary Putnam, Vernunft, Wahrheit Geschichte Hans Küng, Weltethos Projekt

So far in this series from Judges 6 & 7, we see example of Gideon: Soley depending on God Being truly obedient to God and waiting to hear God's great encouragementIn this episode Pastor Jeff finishes his message that speaks about ‘staying off God's throne'.

     Jesus' suffering and death on the cross has both infinite and eternal value for both God the Father as well as those trust in Christ as their Savior. According to Francis Schaeffer, “Christ's death in space-time history is completely adequate to meet our need for refuge from the true moral guilt that we have. It is final because of who He is. He is the infinite second person of the Trinity; therefore, His death has infinite value.”[1]Though Jesus suffered for our sins for only a few hours on the cross, His death had infinite and eternal value and saves forever those who trust in Him as Savior. Geisler states, “Being by nature the infinite God, Christ's death had infinite value, even though His suffering and death occurred in a finite amount of time. Time is not a mandatory measure of worth—birth, for instance, happens over a relatively short span but produces something of extraordinary value. One death in limited time achieved something of limitless value for all eternity.”[2] Paul Enns states, “At the heart of orthodox belief is the recognition that Christ died a substitutionary death to provide salvation for a lost humanity. If Jesus were only a man He could not have died to save the world, but because of His deity, His death had infinite value whereby He could die for the entire world.”[3]      As a result of what Christ accomplished, there is great benefit for us who have trusted in Him as our Savior. By His work on the cross, Christians become the recipients of great blessings, both in time and eternity. Though He blesses some Christians materially (1 Tim 6:17-19), His main focus is on giving us spiritual blessings which are far better. Paul wrote that God “has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ” (Eph 1:3). According to Harold Hoehner, “Every spiritual blessing (eulogia) refers to every spiritual enrichment needed for the spiritual life. Since these benefits have already been bestowed on believers, they should not ask for them but rather appropriate them by faith.”[4] Some of the spiritual blessings mentioned in Scripture are as follows: We are the special objects of His love: “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom 5:8), and “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10). We are forgiven all our sins: “When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross” (Col 2:13-14; cf. Eph 1:7; Heb 10:10-14). We are given eternal life: Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand (John 10:27-28; cf. John 3:16; 6:40; 20:31). We are made alive together with Christ: “God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ” (Eph 2:4-5). We are raised up and seated with Christ: God “raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Eph 2:6). We are the recipients of God's grace: “For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace” (John 1:16), “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph 2:8-9). We are created to perform good works: “So then, while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith” (Gal 6:10), and “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them” (Eph 2:10; cf., Tit 2:11-4). We are given freedom in Christ: “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery” (Gal 5:1), “For you were called to freedom, brethren; only do not turn your freedom into an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another” (Gal 5:13; cf., 1 Pet 2:16). We are given a spiritual gift to serve others: “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Pet 4:10; cf. Rom 12:6-8; Eph 4:11). We are children of God: “See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are” (1 John 3:1a), “For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus” (Gal 3:26). We are made ambassadors for Christ: “We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God” (2 Cor 5:20). We are gifted with God's righteousness: “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Cor 5:21), “and may be found in Him, not having a righteousness of my own derived from the Law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which comes from God on the basis of faith” (Phil 3:9; cf. Rom 4:3-5; 5:17). We are justified before God: “Being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus…For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law” (Rom 3:24, 28), and “knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ Jesus, so that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the Law; since by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified” (Gal 2:16). We have peace with God: “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom 5:1). We will never be condemned: “He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:18), “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who hears My word, and believes Him who sent Me, has eternal life, and does not come into judgment, but has passed out of death into life” (John 5:24), “Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom 8:1). We are given citizenship in heaven: “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Phil 3:20). We are transferred to the kingdom of Christ: “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son” (Col 1:13; cf. Acts 26:18), and “walk in a manner worthy of the God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory” (1 Th 2:12). We are all saints in Christ Jesus: we are “saints by calling” (1 Cor 1:2), and “saints in Christ Jesus” (Phil 1:1), and “are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household” (Eph 2:19). We are made priests to God: “He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen” (Rev 1:6). We are God's chosen: “He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him” (Eph 1:4), “So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience” (Col 3:12). We are the recipients of His faithfulness: “He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you'” (Heb 13:5), and even “If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself” (2 Tim 2:13). We have been called to walk in newness of life: “We have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life” (Rom 6:4), and “walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing tolerance for one another in love” (Eph 4:1-2). We are members of the Church, the body of Christ: “For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another” (Rom 12:4-5), and “He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all” (Eph 1:22-23; cf. Col 1:18). We are indwelt with the Holy Spirit: “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” (1 Cor 3:16), “your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you” (1 Cor 6:19). We are sealed with the Holy Spirit: “having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise” (Eph 1:13b; cf. 2 Cor 5:5). We are enabled to walk with God: “I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh” (Gal 5:16), and “Since we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit” (Gal 5:25). We are empowered to live godly: “His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence” (2 Pet 1:3). We have Scripture to train us in righteousness: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:16-17). We are guaranteed a new home in heaven: “In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:2-3). We are guaranteed resurrection bodies: “I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality” (1 Cor 15:51-53). We have special access to God's throne of grace: “Let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb 4:16). We will be glorified in eternity: “When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory” (Col 3:4), for Christ “will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself” (Phil 3:21). Dr. Steven R. Cook   [1] Francis A. Schaeffer, Joshua and the Flow of Biblical History, Second U.S. edition. (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 2004), 206. [2] Norman L. Geisler, Systematic Theology, Volume Four: Church, Last Things (Minneapolis, MN: Bethany House Publishers, 2005), 403. [3] Paul P. Enns, The Moody Handbook of Theology (Chicago, IL: Moody Press, 1989), 225. [4] Harold W. Hoehner, “Ephesians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 616.

During our next two episodes, Dave catches up with Mike Hey in Salisbury (Adelaide's northern suburbs). Mike is a mature practitioner and is part of Operation Mobilisation's (OM) international leadership.  Brief background Mike shares a little of his and his wife, Ann's background including serving with OM since the 1970's in India. Since then they have focused on catalysing disciple making amongst unreached people groups as the director of OM's ‘Doulos' ship, working amongst university students and serving in Asia for ten years.  India Mike shares his association with Victor John (co-author of ‘Bhojpuri Breakthrough' with Dave Coles who has shared on this podcast*). He describes the paradigm shift that allowed Victor to embrace a movement of now millions in an area once known as one of the hardest places for mission. One of the keys for Victor was the question: ‘Who can you share this with?'.  The Australian challenge “The church has locked the light inside the building.”  Mike describes how the church in Australia needs to be turned inside out as we learn to seek God together for our city: “We are not just doorkeepers at the house, we are gatekeepers to the whole city.” You'll be inspired as you hear many stories of Mike connecting with and seeing people discipled by encouraging everyone to do three basic things - Pray, Bless and Disciple.  Walking The idea and practice of walking is modelled by Mike as he lives by the motto: ‘Say what you do and do what you say' “You gotta walk with Jesus, walk with other friends of Jesus and together, work out how He wants you to walk in your sphere of influence.”  We can disciple people by: Walking ahead (modelling) Walking beside (assisting) Walking behind (watching) Walking away (leaving) Slowing down, or 'walking' and making time for people is essential.  Final encouragement Mike commits to doing three things every day:  Being attentive to God  Being together with others (asking God “What are you sending us to do?”) Being intentional to follow those instructions  And so Mike finishes this episode by encouraging us to pause, abide and listen to Jesus. It's all about us finding our identity in Jesus and His identity in us.  “Stay close to Jesus. Stay close to the cross. Step out your door and you'll have the joy of seeing Him work through you and connect you with people. You'll be surprised in the way he does it. Don't rush ahead, slow down and listen.” *Dave Coles previous podcast

Everyone - even those who utter it with contempt - uses the word 'God'. But we don't all use it in the same way. Indeed, you could argue that we talk past each other more often when we talk about God than when we talk about any other topic. So what do we mean when we talk about God? What does the word even mean? Is the God of the philosophers the same as the God of the religious? Or indeed the God of the atheists? In this week's episode, Nick Spencer speaks to philosopher and theologian David Bentley Hart about his book 'The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss'

Harry Gray is the Co-Host of The Meat Mafia Podcast and Co-Founder of Noble Origins. Key Points: An introduction to an animal-based diet and the benefits of it The difference between food in Europe vs. United States Leaving corporate America to start a business around health and wellness Biggest problems in the US health and food systems and how to address them What regenerative farming is and why it is important Why fake meat is NOT the answer to reversing climate change Fixing the food waste problem Writing threads on Twitter led to the starting of multiple thriving businesses Creating an animal-based protein powder Putting faith at the forefront of everything What it looks like to have a relationship with God Being there for me on the track when I went into cardiac arrest Building a community around health and faith to cultivate a better society Harry's definition of Pure Ambition Connect with me: Download my FREE training app here: Upspace App Instagram: @dominicfusco TikTok: @dom_fusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco Want to help the show grow? Sweet! Here's what you can do: Share this episode with someone who would find value in it. Leave a 5-star rating and review on the podcast app and let me know your honest opinion! Share this episode on your IG story and tag me @dominicfusco

Do you know someone who struggles with gender ideology? You may feel confused, conflicted, and not sure of how to show true compassion. You can get sound encouragement and advice in this podcast. In the clip of "Trending with Timmerie," the main focus is on the teachings of the Catholic Church regarding the body and soul, especially in the context of the contemporary gender identity crisis. Key points from Timmerie include: Identity Crisis: The modern world is facing an identity crisis where individuals are questioning their identities, beliefs, and purpose. There are some who hate their bodies and who God created them to be. This is not limited to the transgender community but is pervasive across different groups of people. The Body and Soul Unity Document: The San Francisco Archbishop Salvador Cordileone and Oakland Bishop Michael Barber released a joint document titled "Body and Soul Unity of the Human Person." It emphasizes the teachings of the Catholic Church on human sexuality, gender, marriage, and their implications for the gender crisis. Gender Ideology: The document acknowledges the rise of gender ideology in today's society. This ideology is seen as contrary to the Church's teachings as it denies aspects like male and female differences, the unity of body and soul, and the anthropological basis of the family. Body-Soul Unity: The Church emphasizes the unity of body and soul, asserting that one cannot be a different gender trapped in a body. The belief is that body and soul are created together at conception, making them inseparable. Image of God: Being male or female is seen as a divine creation and is viewed as a good, willed by God. The complementary nature of males and females is understood to reflect the Trinitarian nature of God. Challenge of Gender Ideology: The Church acknowledges the challenges faced by those struggling with their gender identity. While the Church stands by her teachings, it also stresses compassion and love towards everyone. Compassion vs. Approval: An essential distinction is made between being compassionate towards someone and approving of their choices or behavior. True compassion, according to the Church, involves both truth and charity.  Guidance for those with Gender Dysphoria: For those experiencing gender dysphoria, the Church recommends approaching the issue with a combination of understanding the teachings of the Church, seeking genuine Christian charity, and focusing on the truth about the human person. The emphasis is on loving the person while not necessarily endorsing every choice or behavior.

Church on the Go is a ministry of Messiah Church in Plymouth, MN. We're so glad you've joined us for this casual church service you can take with you wherever you are! This week, our message is: Stay in Love with God - Being in love with God isn't about getting what we want; it's all about relationships. --- Welcome to Messiah Church. We've been waiting for you! Messiah is an inclusive community of people who have come alongside each other to love as Jesus did: loving God, loving each other, and putting that love to work in the world. To learn more about Messiah Church, visit: Website: https://www.MessiahChurch.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MessiahChurchMN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MessiahChurchMN YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MessiahChurchMN

**Listener Discretion Advised** Adult Topics are discussed A cannot miss episode for those that have doubts of God's existense or physical love for us. Joe wrote a book of the same title as the episode with local publishing company, Throne Publishing Group, and this episode will get you about 30 pages deep. AND You will want to read more. Joe's story is full with hills, valleys, and peaks but one thing remains, his relationship with the Creator is real. Find Hunted and called on Amazon, at the Sioux Falls Bookstore Crossroads, or in either Sioux Falls Airport Bookstore. Topics you won't want to miss: Victim of Pastoral Molestation - Because of this Joe had a conflicted relationship with God Is God distant or personal? Joe's Anger at the Full Size Wooden Cross The physial presence of God Being told “You will never have (biological) kids.” Being told “You will never be able to adopt kids.” Being told “You will never be able to foster children.” Because Joe was sexually molested as a child the system put him in the mathematical equation that victims are 75% more likely to continue that behavior “I don't have the faith to trust you (God) with this anymore.” Satan's whispers become very prevelant. The want versus the need to die. Run towards God with your questions rather then run away from Him with your doubts. Each chapter is a name of God highlighted in the Old Testament. Forgiveness of Joe's molestation. Joe & Jennifer's Tithe and what it led to. Email Mandate: mandate.pod@gmail.com Instagram: @mandatepod KPP --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mandate/message

New episode of Love&BLoved Podcast!  My guest says: “ Where are you God? You are in this Bible and it gives me peace. But the evil man is yelling and screaming trying take my peace and trying to brake my spirit. .” Joining me today is Tammy Toney-Butler.Tammy Toney-Butler, RN, CEN, TCRN, CPEN-Forensic Examiner (SANE) is a subject matter expert, published author, invited podium speaker, and consultant on Human Trafficking. Mrs. Butler is working to end the supply of vulnerable individuals, preyed upon by traffickers, and to abolish modern-day slavery. Tammy is a national and international speaker on human trafficking and trauma-informed, trauma-responsive care. As a survivor of sex trafficking, Tammy's lived experience, coupled with her experience as a forensic nurse examiner, brings a relatable and expert perspective to this human rights atrocity. Tammy is also the founder of A&K Ranch Ministries, LLC; and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Reflective Spaces Ministry, Corp. that is dedicated to direct survivor support and victim services. On today's episode Tammy is going to share:1) Where are you God/ Being mad at God. 2) Made me a sex slave as a kid / Being redeemed by Grace3) Safe place to be lovedEnjoyed this episode? Let us know what your biggest “aha” moment was in the comments below! We look forward to reading them! If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to RateThisPodcast.com/lenacebula  and follow the simple instructions and dropping a five-star review helps more people find the Podcast!E-mailinfo@reflectivespacesministry.com The Lord Is My ShepherdA Psalm of David.23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.2     He makes me lie down in green pastures.He leads me beside still waters.[a]3     He restores my soul.He leads me in paths of righteousness[b]    for his name's sake.4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,[c]    I will fear no evil,for you are with me;    your rod and your staff,    they comfort me.5 You prepare a table before me    in the presence of my enemies;you anoint my head with oil;    my cup overflows.6 Surely[d] goodness and mercy[e] shall follow me    all the days of my life,and I shall dwell[f] in the house of the Lord    foreverContact me: Email: lenacebula@gmail.com Website: https://lenacebula.ca Stay healthy. Stay safe. Love&BLoved

In this wide-ranging interview, Rayne and Mika talk with Dr Chris Marshall. Chris was the first holder of the Diana Unwin Chair in Restorative Justice in the School of Government at Victoria University / Te Herenga Waka, and has taught theology and New Testament studies there and at Laidlaw College. They discuss restorative justice in the criminal justice system and its Christian and indigenous roots; what justice is in the Biblical portrayal; how to make sense of guilt, shame, punishment and forgiveness; why St Paul deserves reconsideration as a radical thinker; and where Chris finds hope in all of this. Show notes Chris Marshall profile, Te Herenga Waka The birthplace of restorative justice, US Mennonite Central Committee Changing Lenses: A New Focus for Crime and Justice (1990) Howard Zehr Compassionate Justice (2012) Chris Marshall Parables of The Prodigal Son and The Good Samaritan Does restorative justice affect reconviction?, Shapland et al, 2008 (including cost:benefit analysis of restorative justice) Restorative communities & Student Interest and Conflict Resolution team – restorative practice at Victoria University / Te Herenga Waka The Book of Forgiving: The Fourfold Path for Healing Ourselves and Our World (2013) Desmond Tutu Sin, Shame and Salvation: Confronting and Healing Pathological Shame (video lecture, 2022) Chris Marshall From the Holy Mountain: A Journey Among the Christians of the Middle East (1997) William Dalrymple The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss (2013) David Bentley Hart

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The disciples of Jesus Christ heard, saw and touched the Son of God—a God Being made flesh. While Christ isn't here on Earth as a human today, you can still enjoy close interaction with God the Father and Christ the Son. You can also help others do the same. Learn how. “The Goal of Our Work”

Gill speaks about the 4 requirements for personal revival:-Being alone with God-Being broken by God-Being earnest with God-Being real with God The post Requirements for Personal Revival – Gill Shiels first appeared on New Life Church, Teesside.

“I feel like if I'm not fulfilling my purpose, I'd rather be dead”.  Those are the words of Deb's very special guest, Nadine Joseph, Ph.D.  In life, it is essential to have a purpose. A sense of purpose gives your life meaning and direction. Finding your purpose can mean different things to different people. For some, it can be as fundamental as taking care of their family and for others it may mean following their dreams and pursuing their passions. But fulfilling your purpose is not just about achieving a goal; it's about living a life that is meaningful and satisfying. It's about finding a way to contribute to the world around you and making a difference in the lives of others. Nadine Joseph, Ph.D. will share how she came to trust God and his purpose for her life.   [00:01 - 09:35] Opening Segment Deb opens the episode with some questions on “finding your purpose”.  Deb introduces Nadine Collins, Ph.D and her book “The Pursuit of Purpose”  Dr. Collins tells us about the impact of her Grandmother's influence.  [09:36 - 14:30] When God Reveals your purpose  It goes deeper than just receiving what you pray for   Putting God's will to the test    How her faith got even stronger when a  bank turned her down for a loan,   [14:31 -32:45] How Dr. Collins helps other women find their purpose Making a deal with God Being open to being redirected She wasn't looking to become business coach, but God had other plans The “Miracle Question”  [32:46 - 36:21] Closing Segment Join our Facebook Group and be part of the Monday Morning Mastermind Subscribe to the LinkedIn Newsletter Final words Join the FREE "Reliable Revenue Secrets" five-day event September 12-16, 2022 (1pm-1:45pm EST) TheGreatDoover.com/secrets  Connecting with Nadine Collins, Ph.D., Website: https://www.nadinecollins.com Facebook:  Nadine A. Joseph-Collins | Facebook Instagram: @drnadinecollins LInkedIn:Dr. Nadine Collins | LinkedIn For the hard copy of The Pursuit of Purpose: https://bit.ly/the-pursuit-of-purpose Tweetable Quotes: “...And so most of these women have this desire for, I want greater meaning. I want to be able to add greater value. And to be honest with you, sometimes it's right in their face. They just don't see it.” - Dr. Nadine Collins, Ph.D. “I didn't realize what was happening because most people don't. We tend to take things for granted while we're in the moment. And it's at a different point in our lives. And I think my life, the dots in my life have been connected for a really long time”.- Dr. Nadine Collins, Ph.D SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A FIVE-STAR REVIEW and share this podcast to other growing entrepreneurs!  Get weekly tips on how to create more money and meaning doing work you love and be one of the many growing entrepreneurs in our community. CLICK HERE to join our private Facebook Group!  Connect with me on Instagram, LinkedIn, or checkout our website at www.lifeaftercorporatepodcast.com

     As God's children, we simultaneously live and operate in two realms. Physically, we live in the material world that God created (though damaged by our sin), and it is here we spend our time learning, working, playing, resting, and touching the lives of those whom God places in our path. It is here we must advance by learning God's Word and living wisely in His will (2 Tim 2:15; 3:16-17; 1 Pet 2:2; 2 Pet 3:18). Making good choices from day to day—rooted in God's Word—is paramount to this life, as well as the one to come. As believers, we are to “seek first His kingdom and His righteousness” (Matt 6:33), and trust that “God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19). This requires faith (2 Cor 5:7; Heb 10:38; 11:6). But we also live in a spiritual realm that touches things real, but unseen. As Christians, we are to be led by God the Holy Spirit, to be “filled with the Spirit” (Eph 5:18), and to “walk by the Spirit” (Gal 5:16). Furthermore, we face attacks from the spiritual realm, as Paul warns us that “our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places” (Eph 6:12). As advancing Christians, we are to “be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding” (Col 1:9). And because the mind is the primary battleground, “We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” (2 Cor 10:5). Knowledge of God and His Word provides a basis for living effectively in both the physical and spiritual realm. God's Word reveals He's provided us a portfolio of spiritual blessings that benefit us in this life and, if understood and applied, will result in great rewards in the eternal state (1 Cor 3:14-15; 2 Cor 5:10).      Living in the dispensation of the church age, God has bestowed on us many good things. Though He blesses some Christians materially (1 Tim 6:17-19), His main focus is on giving us spiritual blessings which are far better. Paul wrote that God “has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ” (Eph 1:3). According to Harold Hoehner, “Every spiritual blessing (eulogia) refers to every spiritual enrichment needed for the spiritual life. Since these benefits have already been bestowed on believers, they should not ask for them but rather appropriate them by faith.”[1]Warren Wiersbe states: "In the Old Testament, God promised His earthly people, Israel, material blessings as a reward for their obedience (Deut 28:1–13). Today, He promises to supply all our needs “according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus” (Phil 4:19), but He does not promise to shield us from either poverty or pain. The Father has given us every blessing of the Spirit, everything we need for a successful, satisfying Christian life. The spiritual is far more important than the material."[2] Some of our spiritual blessings are as follows: We are the special objects of His love: “God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom 5:8), and “In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins” (1 John 4:10). We are forgiven all our sins: “When you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He made you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, 14 having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross” (Col 2:13-14; cf. Eph 1:7; Heb 10:10-14). We are given eternal life: Jesus said, “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me; 28 and I give eternal life to them, and they will never perish; and no one will snatch them out of My hand (John 10:27-28; cf. John 3:16; 20:31). We are made alive together with Christ: “God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ” (Eph 2:4-5). We are raised up and seated with Christ: God “raised us up with Him, and seated us with Him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (Eph 2:6). We are the recipients of God's grace: “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; 9 not as a result of works, so that no one may boast” (Eph 2:8-9). We are created to perform good works: “We are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand so that we would walk in them” (Eph 2:10). We are given freedom in Christ: “It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery” (Gal 5:1; cf. Gal 5:13; 1 Pet 2:16). We are given a spiritual gift to serve others: “As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God” (1 Pet 4:10; cf. Rom 12:6-8; Eph 4:11). We are children of God: “See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are” (1 John 3:1a; cf. John 3:6; Gal 3:26; 1 Pet 1:23; Tit 3:5). We are made ambassadors for Christ: “We are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God” (2 Cor 5:20). We are gifted with God's righteousness: “He made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him” (2 Cor 5:21; cf. Rom 4:3-5; 5:17; Phil 3:9). We are justified before God: “Being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ Jesus…For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law” (Rom 3:24, 28). We have peace with God: “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ” (Rom 5:1). We will never be condemned: “Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Rom 8:1). We are given citizenship in heaven: “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which also we eagerly wait for a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ” (Phil 3:20). We are transferred to the kingdom of Christ: “For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son” (Col 1:13; cf. Acts 26:18; 1 Th 2:12). We are all saints in Christ Jesus: “So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and are of God's household” (Eph 2:19; cf. Eph 1:18-19). We are made priests to God: “He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.” (Rev 1:6). We are God's chosen: “He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him” (Eph 1:4; cf. Rom 8:29-33). We are the recipients of His faithfulness: “He Himself has said, ‘I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you'” (Heb 13:5; cf. Phil 1:6; 1 Th 5:24). We have been raised with Christ to walk in newness of life: “We have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life” (Rom 6:4; cf. Rom 6:10-13). We are members of the Church, the body of Christ: “For just as we have many members in one body and all the members do not have the same function, 5 so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another” (Rom 12:4-5), and “He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, 23 which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all” (Eph 1:22-23; cf. Col 1:18). We are indwelt with the Holy Spirit: “Do you not know that you are a temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? (1 Cor 3:16; cf. 1 Cor 6:19). We are sealed with the Holy Spirit: “having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise” (Eph 1:13b; cf. 2 Cor 5:5). We are enabled to walk with God: “I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh” (Gal 5:16). We are empowered to live godly: “His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence” (2 Pet 1:3). We have Scripture to train us in righteousness: “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; 17 so that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:16-17). We are guaranteed a new home in heaven: “In My Father's house are many dwelling places; if it were not so, I would have told you; for I go to prepare a place for you. 3 If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself, that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:2-3). We are guaranteed resurrection bodies: “I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. 53 For this perishable must put on the imperishable, and this mortal must put on immortality” (1 Cor 15:51-53). We have special access to God's throne of grace: “Let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need” (Heb 4:16). We will be glorified in eternity: “When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory” (Col 3:4), for Christ “will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself” (Phil 3:21)      In these blessings from God we observe “the riches of His grace” (Eph 1:7). These are bestowed on us at the moment we trusted Christ as our Savior, and we come to know and appreciate them the more we study God's Word and grasp His goodness toward us. Such blessings are intended to motivate us to service, to live a life in appreciation for all God has done for us. With Paul, “I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe” (Eph 1:18-19a).     [1] Harold W. Hoehner, “Ephesians,” in The Bible Knowledge Commentary: An Exposition of the Scriptures, ed. J. F. Walvoord and R. B. Zuck, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1985), 616. [2] Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary, vol. 2 (Wheaton, IL: Victor Books, 1996), 9.

Doug Elks is an entrepreneur, investor, and host of the AIM Podcast. He played D1 college basketball at Western Carolina University and now consults for brands helping them drive revenue through marketing, sales, and building brand awareness. He is passionate about fitness, faith, and building businesses. Key Points: Doing everything he does for God Being called by God to live with energy Getting saved and giving his life to Jesus in his When you intentionally live for God, you live and are motivated differently When we seek God, there's nothing on earth that we can't overcome Health and fitness should be a priority in all of our lives Life is too short not to feel like we're living out our calling If you have a passion or calling for something, just get started Transitioning out of college basketball into the world of business Energy creates opportunity Your work ethic and actions determine what you want Create time blocks for yourself to ensure you get done what needs to be done The importance of prioritizing and being intentional with our time Making time for God with a busy schedule Learning how to say “no” to things Being strategic about where we put our time and energy Making an impact on people each day no matter how small We have one life to live on earth, we need to be taking care of our bodies Find ways you enjoy moving and taking care of your body Never ever give up or make excuses Keep being resilient and helping others live with purpose Resources: AIM Podcast Website: Dougelks.com Follow Doug on IG Connect with me: Instagram: @dominicfusco TikTok: @dom_fusco YouTube: Dominic Fusco LinkedIn: Dominic Fusco

Newsletters are hot right now and as of list week, with the launch of Free Smoke, James, Oren, and Colin are all building email lists in different niches. Selfishly, they had to bring Jack Raines of Young Money onto the pod to talk all things writing, building email lists, and developing relationships for distribution. Jack and YMCMB are on a remarkable trajectory right now so he's the perfect guest for an inaugural email list deep dive on this topic. In this post you'll hear about: Getting started building a newsletter Finding your community Getting your first subscribers Starting without a big following Finding relevant eyes for your content Metrics to keep an eye on Open rates and CTR Demographics Ecomm ready users Single vs double opt-in Leveraging relationships Rubbing shoulders w/ the titans in your space Contributing to publications for more eyes When to monetize Subscription niches vs ad model When it's time How to find advertisers Pandering to T. Ferriss the god RT from The God Being bullet #1 on Five Bullet Friday As the only truly owned channel for a creator, email isn't going anywhere and you'll hear the guys talking about it for years to come. twitter.com/jack_raines Subscribe to Young Money

Join Becky Keife and I as we discuss if our actions define us.  This is a temptation easy to fall into but looking at God's character can remind us we can be defined by his grace and kindness. Click here for a full transcript of the show.  Journaling Questions:·      Do you find that your identity is tied to your behavior either positively or negatively?·      How would reflecting on God as compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in love and kindness affect our behavior?  ·      How does knowing God's character affect the way we see the Lord, the way we see ourselves and the way we live and treat others?If you are interested in more journaling questions sign up here to receive a journaling tool to help explore your next step to trusting God more fully. Becky's tips for preparing to act in trust in hard circumstances. 1-    Spend time in God's word, memorize. 2-    Practice remembering God's actions in your life – gratitude list  I want to hear from you! You can find me and join in the conversation on Facebook and Instagram @stepstotrusting.Hashtag your story of God's faithfulness and stepping out in faith. #stepstotrusting Verses mentioned in the episode:·      Exodus3:13-15 – God reveals his Name·      James 1:19 – “Quick to listen low to speak, slow to become angry”·      Psalm 103:12 – “As far as the east is from the west” ·      Ephesians 4:24-32- “put on…” ·      Matthew 6:23- “Get behind me satan”·      John 13:8 Peter doesn't want Jesus to wash his feet. ·      Peter being used mightily·      Philippians 3:4 Paul boastingWant to connect with Becky?Website: https://www.beckykeife.com/You can find her on Instagram or facebook @beckykeife Becky's Tips to prepare for trusting God:Being in God wordGratitude list Own your part in mistakes and sin Affiliate links are used below.  If you choose to purchase from one of these links, Steps to Trusting may receive a small commission no additional cost to you.  Thank you for supporting Steps to Trusting. Please click here if you would like more information.  Becky's booksThe simple differenceCourageous kindnessNo Better Mom for the Job  Ephesians 2:10Special thanks to Jim Dougherty for creating the music for the show! Check out his Album City of God on Spotify or Apple Music.     

“Born the youngest of a large supportive family, she was convicted and kept off the streets by her parents' faith. They imbued in her a healthy fear of God and as she grew, she took ownership of her own faith. From then to this day, she lives purposefully from within the boundary of her morality as she encourages other women to take their lives to the next level by changing their position in the storm. She has truly lived a life of stewardship. Are you looking for better way? Then listen to this chat with this focused phenomenal F50Woman.”We Talk About…·         What to do after you mess up”·         Letting go of unrealistic expectations·         How to take life to the next level·         Couples coaching and Business Coaching·         Learning how to put the weight on God ·         Being a good financial steward·         Why falling down helps·         How to love yourself·         How to prepare for your life partner ·         Healing from loss, “flipping the script”·         The value of sharing your storyQuotes She Served Up:“I look at life as a puzzle. Every journey we take in life is adding to the puzzle.”“We can never stop growing. There's even more.”“Jealousy is misplaced admiration.”“Your journey is not meant for you to stay there, it's to help pull your sister where they are so you can go on to your next level.”“I learned to work with the lemons in my life.”“Love yourself first, learn to be the right person, and the right person will come along”“Stop yearning for things that are not in your present”“Live your life and do what's best for you… let God be your guiding light.”“You're only in your storm as long as you allow yourself to be”“In the storm just change your position”Why does evil spread faster than love: Evil will turn away when the good outweighs the bad. Sometimes it looks like evil will outweigh the good when we give up before the miracle happens. Bad and evil only go so far, it won't last.Scripture Mentioned: Deuteronomy 20:4Recommended Books: “Becoming a Vessel that God Can Use” by Donna PartowSong Mentioned: “We fall down, and We Get Up,” by Donnie McClurkinContact Information:      Facebook: Alliance Seminars Coaching     Website: www.Allianceseminars.org Are you an F50Woman who's not done yet? Subscribe and connect with me if you would like to tell me your story: mailto:f50woman.com@gmail.com | www.f50woman.comWe welcome you to follow us on our Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn pages and invite you to share us on all of your media channels with the F50Woman Hashtags: #F50WNDY #F50Woman #Facing50 Podcast Guest Match PodMatch Automatically Matches Ideal Podcast Hosts And Guests For Interviews Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=4UGSTLTM94WJY)

Tiffany Jo Baker joins us as we're digging into deepening your Christian faith during the fertility journey. Welcome to day #4 of our series on faith and fertility. When we are faced with a fertility diagnosis such as low AMH, high FSH, premature ovarian insufficiency, or diminished ovarian we may feel shocked, hopeless, lost, and overwhelmed. We may even question our body's ability to procreate. Today I'll be discussing how our faith can help us during our fertility journey. Because we can change our diet, improve our sleep, do all the latest tests to optimize our fertility, but it is equally important to work on our mindset and the belief that we are parents the moment we begin trying to conceive. Our Fab Fertile Method includes a mind, body spirit approach to fertility. All steps are necessary – not all at once – but layered in a personalized approach. Today I'm excited to welcome Tiffany Jo Baker. Tiffany Jo is part of my team at Fab Fertile. Tiffany Jo is a surrogate mom who has carried five babies for three families dealing with infertility and a wife of 21+ years to an extreme outdoorsman. She is a certified life, relationship, and corporate communication coach with a Master's Degree in Professional Counseling and over 20 years of marriage and family ministry experience. In this episode you'll learn: 1) How to deepen our connection to God during the fertility journey from an Islamic perspective 2) What to do if someone says it's God's plan, or God's revenge during the fertility journey 3) How does scripture help during the stages of grief 4) The rules around the Christian faith and how this can impact us (i.e. may not be able to utilize assisted reproduce technology) 5) How to make churches welcoming to a couple who is trying to conceive as there are many triggers (i.e. families, children, and pregnant bellies) 6) How serving others can help us when we are in the middle of struggle Excited that our LIVE Fertility Diet Challenge is launching on Nov 8th. You'll receive newly designed chef-prepared recipes (perfect for autumn and curated to optimize fertility). There will be daily motivation, guidance, and support from the Fab Fertile Team. Join the Fertility Diet Challenge here>>>>http://fertilitydietfreebie.com/ --- Apply here to work with us - https://bit.ly/getpregnantpodcast During our call we'll be discussing what you have tried so far and where you've faced challenges. This can feel stressful but is designed to help us get to the root cause of your fertility issues and will help me to give you the best possible action plan at the end of the call. However, to reassure you – on this call we won't be digging into the trauma associated with infertility/miscarriage/loss – rather we are focused on solutions and an ACTION PLAN as to how our Fab Fertile Method can help you get pregnant naturally. --- TIMESTAMPS: 05:06- INTRO TO TODAY'S EPISODE AND TIFFANY JO BAKER'S BIO 06:05- TIFFANY JO BAKER'S PERSONAL STORY OF BECOMING A SURROGATE MOM 07:52- HOW CAN WE DEEPEN OUR FAITH DURING THE FERTILITY JOURNEY? Building a relationship with God and reframing how we view God Being around people who hold our same values 09:46- REFRAMING OUR JOURNEY AND NOT SEEING IT AS A PUNISHMENT Being aware of how we view God (seeing mercy)--“It's okay if we are broken to go to Him.” What research shows about how we view God--“The more loving the relationship is, the better the outcomes mentally and physically we will have.” 12:10- IS THIS GOD'S PLAN OR WRATH? Couple of tips dealing with the Christian cliches “What is God saying to YOU about this journey?” Looking back and understanding the “why” “God doesn't cause all things but he uses all things.” 15:00- DO ALL THINGS HAPPEN FOR A REASON? Seeing the big picture in our lives- seeing God as a “good” God 16:15- HOW CAN WE USE SCRIPTURE TO HELP WITH THE STAGES OF GRIEF? “Problems can come with the way we handle tough emotions” “Renewing your mind” and being in scripture “Crisis reveals what is in us.” and deciding what you believe 20:13- NAVIGATING THE TRIGGERS FOUND IN YOUR COMMUNITY  Being cautious to not self-isolate and what studies are showing about church attendance 25:30- WHAT ABOUT RULES AROUND FAITH? HOW CAN THAT ADD CHALLENGES? Understanding difference in denominations 25:25- HOW DO WE TURN TOWARD OUR PARTNER DURING THIS AND NOT AWAY? Understanding what your spouse brings to the table and being a “we” couple 28:38- WHAT ABOUT THE EMPHASIS ON SERVICE? “Serving others is a part of that keep on living piece” 30:15- FAVORITE RESOURCES AND WHERE YOU CAN CONNECT WITH JO 31:33- FINAL THOUGHTS ---- Sponsored by Fab Fertile Store. Ensure your preconception supplements are free from dyes, filler, and top allergens. Check out our basic recommendations that are essential for preconception health. Visit https://www.fabfertilestore.com/ --- Got questions?  Join the Fab Fertile Support Group for motivation, support, and education so that you can prepare for pregnancy success. --- Connect with Sarah on social media and learn more about functional fertility solutions that will help you have your baby. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabfertileinc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sesacoaching/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fabfertile Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahclarkfertilitycoach/ ---- LEAVE APPLE PODCAST REVIEW: http://bit.ly/getpregnantreview   SHARE:  Spread the word! Tell someone else about the show!    HELP SUPPORT THE SHOW! 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Today's episode is with my amazing soul sister Makenzie MarzluffShe is the founder of Delighted By Dessert Hummus (Shark Tank)She and her beloved Michael are the founders of Fly Kakao a non-profit ceremonial grade cacao company sustainably sourcing from local Peruvian and Guatemalan communitieswww.flykakao.comShe is the Founder of her newest creation called Request Bar that is going to shake the protein bar industry upside down (seriously the best tasting protein bar you'll ever have and without the garbage ingredients)www.requestbar.comShe's an author, her most recent book is called, "How to Lead A Bad Ass Business from You Heart" available hereShe's been a huge influence on my life and I'm so happy to have her on to share the amazing consciousness codes she carries!Show Notes-Requesting your dreams, leaning into your dream and opening up your courage to say yes to it -Discovering your wings by taking the jump and working with the divine in the unseen realms-Healing the wound of religion and restoring your relationship with God-Being with and really going into our emotions, rising up to meet the dark and feel what comes up-Building the new playground of the new earth, healing our personal relationships and shifting into unity consciousness-The power of being honest and speaking truthConnect with Makenziewww.makenziemarzluff.comIG: @makenziemarzluff

https://youtu.be/oTQaz4cjSnw Be friends before you correct We can't reduce our identity to something less than God created us to be. We are all more than the thing we wrap our identity around (other than God) Being straight and married isn't the goal Temptation doesn't leave when you get saved Love does win but Do we really understand love? Are we making God look good? The Christian community should be the safest place. Respond in Love always Celebrate our true identity Challenge the world Share the good news “We” don't change anyone, Jesus does. People need to meet Jesus and experience him. Let God be God/Jesus be Jesus in the relationship Don't come to Jesus for what He can do for you, come for him Thanks so much for listening! Send us questions and comments on Instagram @preachers_hour Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/preachershour Culture and society from the young preachers' perspective Music: “Drip” by Arenas Pages to check out: @cre8ivemisfit @stayfreshproductions @justincopelandmusic --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/preachershour/support

Diversity is a beautiful thing! God has made us all in such unique and distinguishable ways. However, God made us for the same [ultimate] purpose. The variance of God's creation and the way were are made is a Beautiful thing. No two people are identical and God was purposeful when He created each of us. I believe we miss so much of who God is because we deny the worth and worthiness of His creation. Nature cries out in its beauty and incomprehensible wonder. The cells in our body, the hair on our head, the Galaxy, and everything we see and don't see… God Created. We can not comprehend the magnitude and Glory of our God nor can we deny it. In this episode, we touch on topics of: The Diversity of God's creation The varying grace of God Being a part of the church in very different ways Giftings and the purpose of them Purpose/ Identity Personal Conviction I just want to encourage you to really ponder the Glory of God. Scripture References: Romans 14 1 Corithians 10:31 Colossians 3:17 1 Corithians 12 Philipians 2:1-11 ** Bible References obtained from Biblegateway.com Blog: Style And Stewardship YouTube: Subscribe to Style And Stewardship Contact: hello@styleandstewardship.com New Podcast Episodes Drop on Wednesdays Thank you for listening I would love to know how this podcast is encouraging you? Leave a Review on Itunes(Apple Podcasts) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/styleandstewardship/message

We all can think of some financial goals we want to meet (debt-repayment, emergency savings) and maybe we know what habits could get us there - but DOING it is the hard work. And I find it so helpful to hear what other people are doing and what it looks like in action in real life.  Today I'm sharing the rest of my conversation with Bethany and Corey from the Millenial Mission Podcast about what their debt-free journey has been and in this part, they are sharing a lot about the habits they have formed and mindsets that have supported them in persisting and making an impact.  Developing habits to pay off debt as a family Three changes that have made a big impact on lowering the debt Knowing what money is coming in and what is going out The debt snowball (coined by Dave Ramsey) The financial freedom a budget can bring you Weekly budget check-ins and monthly budget reviews Addressing the problem before it becomes a problem Spouses supporting one another in budget accountability What to do when you have a spouse who is not on the same page as you with the finances How debt repayment has impacted their marriage and parenting Not doing it perfectly  Trusting God with finances, especially during the pandemic Making sacrifices as a family When you aren’t able to pay off debt and not giving up Surrendering your life and money to God Being intentional and faithful with finances and how that shows up in the other areas of your life Encouragement to just get started and get a system in place to know what you are doing with your money More resources Listen to the first part one: Starting the Debt-Free Journey How to Own Your Finances So They Don't Own You Download the free budget worksheet Find Bethany and Corey on Instagram        Full transcript 0:08 Hey friends, it's Shawna, your nerdy girl and life coach from simple on purpose.ca. So welcome for those of you who are new to simple on purpose. This is a place that I just want to share tips and stories and encouragement for you to simplify your home, your heart and your life. And part of life is finances right, we would all like our finances to be simpler. And in the life on purpose workbook and the life on purpose roadmap, there's a section on finances, where you can set the goals and habits you want to have there. And I think all of us probably can think of the goals we want when it comes to our finances. We want debt repayment, we want emergency savings, we want retirement savings, and so on. And maybe some of us even have an idea on what habits will get us there. We know logically, we need to make a budget we need to cut expenses. But doing it putting it into action is a whole other situation. And I don't know about you, but when I am trying to create a new habit or make a change in my life, I find it so helpful to hear the experiences of other people. And that's why I wanted to interview Bethany and Corey from the millennial mission podcast. This is the second part of my conversation with Bethany and Corey. In the first episode, the first part of this interview, they share their story about making a big lifestyle change, they moved to a place where it was cheaper to live. And they started to take actions to pay off their debt. And in this episode, they're sharing more practical tips about budgeting about working together. Because that is really helpful information we want to see like what does it look like in action as a couple as a family. But as we all know, this isn't just about numbers. This is about so much more. And Bethany and Corey they also share how it seeped into all of the rest of their life. How trusting God with their finances, turned into trusting God with their life and being intentional with their money, created an atmosphere where they really wanted to be intentional with their life. When we recorded this episode in December,

Sermon: "The Mission of God – Being a Berean“ - Pastor Sean Dougherty The morning sermon of First Baptist Church of Kearney, Nebraska.

Sermon: "The Mission of God – Being a Berean“ - Pastor Sean Dougherty The morning worship service of First Baptist Church of Kearney, Nebraska.

In the JOURNEY WITH MARY we reflected on “Dedicated and Consecrated to God ” – choosing God above everyone and everything else. Have you finished the reflection and reading? How do you feel? This is the 6th Episode titled “NECESSITY TO BE SILENT AND IN SOLITUDE LIKE MARY: to be attuned to the promptings of the Spirit. God made us in His image and after our birth, the world changed our image and made us in its own image. Silence and solitude is the factory where we can get back to the original identity – humans as God's companions and friends and not enemies! Revelation 3:20 “Listen! I am standing at the door, knocking; if you hear my voice and open the door, I will come into you and eat with you, and you with me.” - Different levels of beings – God & Man Like the ecological pyramid - Need to raise awareness - mindset - thinking has to be changed - the thinker has to separate himself from his thoughts / thinking - identification with one's own thoughts creates problems A teacher thinks like a teacher In other words, to be a teacher is to think like a teacher! A police like a police A doctor like a doctor Therefore, we need to put on the hat of the divine to think like God Philippians 2:5 “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus” Elijah Meets God at Horeb Ahab - Jezebel all that Elijah 1 Kings 19:11-13 11 He said, “Go out and stand on the mountain before the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.” Now there was a great wind, so strong that it was splitting mountains and breaking rocks in pieces before the Lord, but the Lord was not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake; 12 and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a sound of sheer silence. 13 When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his mantle and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave. Then there came a voice to him that said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” - There's a need to be attuned to God - Being in the present moment - Being in the HERE AND THE NOW Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God! - Silence and solitude – depth, darkness, and silence - Silent of the body and mind - Solitude of the body and mind Solitude: Vs Loneliness Today more than ever human beings are lonely, though busy with people virtually through the social media, but in reality, we are going away from oneself and others. - The more we are with people and less with oneself - will become one of them - will lose the individuality For more information (Questions & Biblical Passages) visit the blog, by clicking the link: https://frcgeorgemclaret.blogspot.com/2020/11/journey-with-mary-episode-6-6-necessity.html Link for Karl Rahner's views: file:///C:/Users/hp/Downloads/1900-Article%20Text-3186-1-10-20120724.pdf --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/greatergloryofgod/message

Guest Info/BIo: This week I have a fascinating conversation with Dr. David Bentley Hart on his new book That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation. Dr. Hart has held positions at numerous universities including St. Louis University, University of Virginia, Duke University, and Providence College. His specialities are philosophical theology, systematics, patristics, classical and continental philosophy, and Asian religion. Dr. Hart has published numerous books and over 450 articles in such scholarly journals as Modern Theology, The Scottish Journal of Theology, and Pro Ecclesia, as well as in such trade publications as The Times Literary Supplement, The Wall Street Journal, First Things, and Commonweal. In 2011 he was awarded the Michael Ramsey Prize of the Church of England. (Select) Guest Publications: Atheist Delusions: The Christian Revolution and Its Fashionable Enemies; The Hidden and the Manifest: Essays in Theology and Metaphysics; The Story of Christianity: A History of 2000 Years of The Christian Faith; The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss; The New Testament: A Translation; and That All Shall Be Saved: Heaven, Hell, and Universal Salvation. Guest Links: https://www.amazon.com/David-Bentley-Hart/e/B001JRTRC0%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share Special Music By: Dead Horses www.deadhorses.net ( http://www.deadhorses.net ) Instagram: @deadhorseswi Twitter: @deadhorseswi Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/deadhorseswi Enjoy the music? Songs heard on this episode were: “Turntable” from the album My Mother the Moon; “Lay me Down” from the album Space and Time; and “All I Ever Wanted” & “Mighty Storm” from the EP Birds. You can find Dead Horses music on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, or anywhere good music is sold! This episode of the Deconstructionists Podcast was edited by John Williamson and mixed and produced by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information: www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com ( http://www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com ) Stay on top of all of the latest at www.thedeconstructionists.com ( http://www.thedeconstructionists.com ) Go there to check out our blog, snag a t-shirt, or follow us on social media Join our Patreon family here: www.patreon.com/deconstructionists ( http://www.patreon.com/deconstructionists ) Website by Ryan Battles All photos by Jared Hevron Logos designed by Joseph Ernst & Stephen Pfluig T-shirt designs by Joseph Ernst, Chad Flannigan, Colin Rigsby, and Jason Turner. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-deconstructionists/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Matthew 4:4 says, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God” Being saturated in prayer isn't a religious routine, or meant to be something that's unnatural for people. Being saturated in prayer is living a life that's in union with God. God not only love you, He likes you and wants to be with you! We hope you are encouraged as you listen to this week's podcast! Recorded live at Hope Church in Springfield Mo. www.hopechurch.net www.facebook.com/myhopelive www.instagram.com/myhopelive www.twitter.com/myhopelive www.youtube.com/myhopelive

Today we begin the Sadhana Pada, the path of the discipline of Yoga. Patanjali says, there are 3 things you can do to begin the process: 1. Tapa: Raise the energies for change, requiring an open mindset, allowing the old to go and the new to arrive. 2. Self-study: Remaining aware of oneself in every moment. Watching actions, thoughts, feelings and every movement that happens in one's consciousness. 3. Surrender to God: Being in deep harmony with existence.   ====== Join me in a 30 min meditation session every day at 7 AM CET on my website: https://www.dhyanse.com/live/ Each session is unique, starts with a 5-10 min discourse, followed by 20 min Guided Meditation.   If you have any questions, please write to me on hello@dhyanse.com   Be Well, Dhyanse.   ======   WHO AM I:   I am Dhyanse, a Meditation Master with a contemporary approach to Yoga, Zen and Tantra. I live in Switzerland/Germany area since 2008 and bring the authentic art of meditation from India to the western world.   My work on Meditative Wisdom is a tribute as well as a succession to the contributions by Osho, Krishnamurti, Gurdjieff, Alan Watts, Aldous Huxley, Shivananda, Vivekananda, Aurobindo, Maharishi Ramana, Papaji and many more...who transformed my life in the first place.   More on my website: https://www.dhyanse.com/

How does your team show up for work? How do you show up? Gary Hamel believes people leave their gifts of creativity and daring at home because it is not encouraged. He joins Kevin to discuss why he thinks organizations have been incapacitated by their lack of humanity. Gary is the author of The Future of Management (2007) and his latest book, with Michele Zanini, Humanocracy: Creating Organizations as Amazing as the People Inside Them. He shares data about the increase in bureaucracy in organizations and the decline of productivity growth. In short, the old model is not working and organizations need to think about the human element. Further, people at all levels can make change where they are and building community is a good place to start. This episode is brought to you by… Virtual LeaderCon, a virtual leadership conference coming September 14th-18th. Learn more at https://remarkablepodcast.com/VLC  Additional Leadership Resources Book Recommendations: The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz by Eric Lawson Mind & Cosmos: Why the Materialist Neo-Darwinian Conception of Nature is Almost Certainly False by Thomas Nagel The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss by David Bentley Hart Connect with Gary Hamel: Website | Book Website | Twitter | LinkedIn Related Podcast Episodes: The Excellence Dividend with Tom Peters. Brave New Work with Aaron Dignan. Leading Large-Scale Change with Bill Schaninger. The Future Leader with Jacob Morgan. Subscribe to the Podcast Don't miss an episode! Subscribe to this podcast through the options below. iTunes Stitcher TuneIn Soundcloud RSS Or your favorite podcast app.

Bang a gong and get it on because this week we're doing the impossible and becoming living gods… or at least talking about it. Is it possible? Many say, “no” while others have been busy trying since time immemorial. We investigate those seekers and their methods and answer the big questions about becoming “A Living God.”On this episode you may expect:-The Beatles Sargent Peppers album cover-Yogananda and his guru Sri Yukteswar-Rising from the dead-The god Mentu and Shiva-The Egyptian Anatomy of the Soul-A deeper look at the Stele of Revealing-How to become a living God (or Devil) according to LaVeyan Satanism.This discussion goes longer for Patreons when we discuss:-Spinoza's God-Being made in the Image of God-How 0=2 relates to ancient Indian mathematics-Being a little pixelated god-Consciousness as God-God, God, more God and also some Satan. Get it. SOURCES:The Devil's Notebook - “How to Become a God (or Devil)” Page 22, 24:https://zalbarath666.files.wordpress.com/2010/08/anton-szandor-lavey-the-devil-notebook.pdfAutobiography of Yogananda Chapter 43, The Resurrection of Sri Yukteswar, p.282:http://yoganandafortheworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/autobiography-of-a-yogi-1946-edition.pdfSri Yukteswar's Master: Lahiri Mahasaya https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lahiri_MahasayaRudra:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RudraA Modern English Translation of the Ethiopian Book of Enoch with introduction and notes by Andy McCracken:http://scriptural-truth.com/images/BookOfEnoch.pdfEntropy of Brainwaves:https://www.psypost.org/2020/02/neuroscience-study-finds-evidence-that-meditation-increases-the-entropy-of-brainwaves-55513 Where to find The Whole Rabbit:iTunes:https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whole-rabbit/id1457163771Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0AnJZhmPzaby04afmEWOAVGooglePlay:https://play.google.com/music/podcasts/portal/u/0#p:id=playpodcast/series&a=1274929319Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/the_whole_rabbit_/Twitter:https://twitter.com/h4ckrabbit   Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thewholerabbit)

It is in Isaiah 53 that we finally learn why the Strong Arm of the Lord, His Messiah, must be humiliated and die - it is in the place of His people whom He will redeem-----Our crimes are laid on Jesus, and He is punished by God in our place on the cross.----By Christ's chastisement, He brought us peace- Not peace like the world gives, but peace with God. There is no condemnation left for our sin before God- Being justified by faith in Jesus' death for us, we have peace with God.----But Isaiah continues- -by His stripes we are healed.- Some wrongly claim that Jesus' death guarantees physical healing for His people today, but Peter explains the true meaning. And yet, in a sense, in the end, Christ's reconciliation of His people to God will result, one day soon, in the removal of all pain and suffering and death, so that Christ's death does heal us all at the end.----The Spirit of Christ in Isaiah then tenderly describes the sins of His people when He likens us to -sheep who go astray and turn every one to his own way.-----In this way, our true state is portrayed- we are rebellious, stubborn, and disobedient. And yet we are portrayed as sheep - His sheep, whom He will surely rescue-----Indeed, we will not obey - we cannot obey, because of the sin nature and the corruption of the fall. In that, we are like sheep - we will wander out of the pasture and into the brambles to investigate what looks appealing to us - only to fall into a ravine, or become lost, or be torn apart by wolves.----But all that disobedience, God laid on Jesus, and punished Him for it.----Note well that Christ does not flog us or beat us for going astray. No, He bore all the punishment for us-

Sarah continues our new series of Standing in the rubble, how do we become people who learn to give our resources and our time to the kingdom of God? Being people who build up not tear down, people who reveal Jesus in every situation we are in.

I sin bok När själen går i exil: modernitet, teknologi och det heliga gör Mikael Kurkiala, kulturantropolog verksam som forskare vid Svenska kyrkans forskningsavdelning, en existentiell kulturanalys av den västerländska moderniteten: hur är det att vara människa i moderniteten? Det finns två delar i Kurkialas analys: en filosofisk och en sociologisk. Den filosofiska analysen kretsar kring att moderniteten inte ger oss en meningsfull ramberättelse när den antyder att endast naturvetenskapen berättar för oss hur verkligheten djupast sett är beskaffad. Här blir allt objekt, och människan något av en främling, med sitt sökande efter mening, värde och djupare dimensioner.  Den sociologiska analysen innebär att moderniteten kännetecknas av en alltmer splittrad och distraherad livsstil. Vi arbetar, konsumerar och blir underhållna, men inte mättade.  Det finns "glipor" eller mötesplatser med det heliga också i moderniteten: i naturen, tystnaden, mötet med andra längtande människor, i riter och heliga rum. I detta avsnitt diskuterar Erik och Christoffer, som numera också har sällskap av Peter Berntsson, Kurkialas bok och hur den riktar en kritisk blick både på den sekulära moderniteten såväl som kristenhetens ibland väl starka betoning på teologiska teorier framför andlig och existentiell mognad. En utmaning från Kurkialas bok för kyrkan är hur kyrkan kan bereda plats för människor att fördjupas i sin andliga längtan även om de inte är beredda att sätta en etikett på sig själva? En fråga är dock om Kurkiala är mer modern än han själv skulle önska, när han tycks hävda att eftersom Gud inte är ett objekt i den empiriska verkligheten så är frågan om Gud "finns" meningslös. Detsamma sägs gälla mänskliga rättigheter. Bygger inte den tanken på den moderna föreställningen att något måste vara ett naturvetenskapligt objekt, för att existera oberoende av människan? Mejla oss gärna på: troochfornuft@gmail.com Tips på tidigare avsnitt som relaterar till detta avsnitt:Avsnitt 18 "En teologisk respons till klimatkrisen." I påve Franciskus miljöencyklika finns många trådar som hakar i Kurkialas analyser. Avsnitt 7: "Vem är Gud egentligen?" I detta avsnitt diskuterade vi David Bentley Harts bok The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss där Hart argumenterar för en syn på Gud som gör Gud mer till "ramen" för verkligheten än ett objekt i verkligheten, vilket påminner om tankar hos Kurkiala. Avsnitt 12: "Människan är inte ett tänkande ting" I detta avsnitt diskuterar vi James KA Smiths bok "You are what you love" där KA Smith betonar praktikernas betydelse för tron, vilket påminner om viss kritik Kurkiala har av en överbetoning på det kognitiva i tron.

On today’s episode of Cultivating the Lovely, MacKenzie talks with her good friends Katie Duckett and Jenny Wilcox about holy habits. Together they explain what that means and why they are so important, especially in challenging or uncertain seasons of life. We think this will be an uplifting conversation, so sit back, relax and be encouraged! (Amazon affiliate links are used in this content.) Katie introduces the topic of holy habits MacKenzie talks about the difference between legalistic habits and making lifestyle changes out of real desire How the habits Jenny and Katie cultivated grounded them in their faith Jenny talks about the joy of self-sacrifice and the goodness of having a God who is the caring Creator The great value in being faithful and consistent with a discipline One of the things that creating healthy habits requires of you is that every day you die to self. You start to say “yes” and do something you don’t want to do. Jenny Wilcox Jenny talks about habits as tools that help us re-center our souls Sourdough as an illustration of a practical holy habit Katie talks about the value of doing something slow MacKenzie is tapping into her homemaking skills again Jenny and Katie tell about how they got their special sourdough starter The value of making something beautiful with your hands How beholding beauty points us to God Being present in the small things is so crucial in these times Resources Mentioned- Books: Mudhouse Sabbath by Laura F. Winner Let Me Be a Woman by Elisabeth Elliot Mother Culture by Karen Andreola Find Katie- You can find Katie Duckett on Instagram @may_these_arrows_fly. Find Jenny- You can find Jenny Wilcox on @philovesjen. Find MacKenzie- You can find MacKenzie Koppa on Instagram, Facebook, and the CTL Facebook Group, of course! Join us on Patreon at Patreon.com/CultivatingtheLovely. Thanks to Our Sponsors- This episode of Cultivating the Lovely is brought to you by Grove. As a CTL listener, you can get a FREE 5-piece Sustainable Home starter set at Grove.co/LOVELY, plus free shipping and FREE 60-Day VIP trial with your first order. This episode of Cultivating the Lovely is brought to you by Embr. Save $50 off your own Embr Wave when you go to EmbrWave.com/lovely and use code PODCAST at checkout.

Conversation with The founders of Christian Match Making LA, They created a movement, what it is to date and not to compromise your values, Date with intentionality, With Purpose and God Being the center of it all.

In this episode, special guest Sharon Swing joins me as she shares her story to Life Mapping with Purpose. In this episode, you'll discover: Sharon's Story The process of understanding who we are How to listen to your life by having conversations with God How to live intentionally The importance of trusting yourself and trusting God The importance of discerning the voice of God Asking God the hard questions Reacting from our past, rather than responding to God Being honest and transparent The importance of community Unconditional acceptance The difference between the original sin and original blessing Practical steps to start on the journey of life mapping About Sharon: Sharon Swing is the co-author of Listen to My Life and co-founder of oneLifeMaps.com. Sharon’s vision statement is ‘to be a catalyst for generative change,’ and her mission statement is ‘to help people articulate their intentions and live them out.’ She applies her knowledge and skills in change management, process facilitation, writing, marketing, strategic planning, human development, learning theory, and coaching to bring clarity and motivation to groups and individuals experiencing or initiating change. Her husband, Tom, and son, Matthew, are members of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, IL. Photography, pottery, and snow skiing are a few of the activities she enjoys because they connect her to God. More Information on how to find Sharon: Start Life Mapping Journey with Listen to my life- https://www.onelifemaps.com/ USE CODE BEINGEVE TO GET $50 OFF One Life Maps Podcast - https://www.onelifemaps.com/podcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharon.swing/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sharon.swing Thanks for Tuning In! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends! Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes to get automatic episode updates for our "Being Eve! And, finally, please take a minute to leave us an honest review and rating on iTunes. They really help us out when it comes to the ranking of the show and I make it a point to read every single one of the reviews we get. Please leave a review right now https://podcasts.apple.com/kw/podcast/being-eve-loving-living-thriving-without-losing-authentic/id1459390971 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/casey-alexis/message

The Teaching of Jesus Christ GRACE and TRUTH – John 1:14-17 Grace and truth came by Jesus Christ – “ he dwelt among us …we saw His Glory” Grace and truth can not be separated …. GOD is willing to show us GRACE, ….. BUT GRACE can not be appreciated until we accept TRUTH Grace is underserved kindness that God bestows on sinners Truth is what sets us free If you are not willing to accept TRUTH …. You will never know GRACE and you will never be free from your sin. Grace and Truth came by Jesus Christ GRACE and TRUTH … Illustrated in the life of a women caught in adultery Culture - accusation - intimidation - double standard - outward holiness - inward hypocrisy - Truth was concealed - Grace was unknown Caught - caught in the act - guilty - going to die The Law condemns us all “ All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 Commands of the Law “ the law commands us to stone her ” Jesus upheld the LAW - He endorsed it, - Matt 5:17 “ think not that I come to destroy the law” Jesus fulfilled the LAW – He came to fulfill all righteousness – Matt 3:15 Jesus bore the curse of the LAW – Galatians 3:13 “ Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the Law”. Jesus exercises CAUTION … and He touches the CONSCIENCE Two GREAT Truths - Condemnation and Justification Only God has authority to condemn Only God can JUSTIFY “ he that is without sin…cast the first stone ….they were convicted ” “ where are the accusers ? Has no one condemned you ? …Go and sin no more” GRACE “ When you have lifted up the Son of Man … then shall you know” John 8:28 It’s the TRUTH that leads you into GRACE - The truth is we are all condemned in our sin – CAUGHT / CONSCIENCE / CONVICTED / CONDEMED - The truth is that JESUS came to set us free (John 8:36) – to JUSTIFY us …Just like he did this women Acts 13:38 “ through this man, is preached unto you FORGIVENESS of sins, and ALL who believe in Him are JUSTIFIED from all things, from which you could not be justified, by the LAW of Moses” The teaching of Law and Grace in Scripture LAW was given to display God’s demand for holiness to demonstrate no human is righteous to demonstrate the need of a Savior The Law was a curse to everyone under it failure in one point meant “guilty of all” It was a burden no one could carry CHRIST is the end of the LAW to every believer believers are made righteous by faith in Christ and free from the LAW – Romans 10:4 GRACE Came by Jesus Christ God reaching out to humanity in compassion Undertaking for man’s greatest need – his SIN Jesus taking our place on a cross to save us Restoring a broken relationship / adoption Being brought into God’s favour Being restored becoming as a child of God Being justified ….freely Romans 3:24

Hey coach! How do I stop looking at God the same way I look at my earthly father? Me and my dad don’t have a good relationship and sometimes it’s hard to pray 4:16 ​Are you settling if a guy is everything you want spiritually but not physically? 9:53 ​can we mess up our plan from God because of counterfeits? 13:20 ​Is it okay to want to be a millionaire,if you plan on giving back as much as possible?I always wanted to give back don't have enough money to do so? 16:47 ​what to do when you feel so far from GOD and losing the craving for the Word?? 20:54 ​What advice can you give to women in their 40's Who desire to get married...but doesn't know how and what that looks like....therefore has struggled with understanding her value and place as a Wife 27:14 ​is there a way I can use sewing for God? Being a nurse or something helpful makes more sense than sewing! 34:27 ​Hi Joshua ! I am excited for your course. What is a RIB mate and how do you know if God has shown you them if you have prayed and God has shown you a sign ? I am putting God first and preparing myself 41:41 ​Do you think it’s ok to wear an abstinence ring while single or do you think it will keep men away because they’ll think I’m married? 45:33 ​Hi, coach! I’ve grown attached to my best friend ( of the opposite sex). We have been close to being intimate. Idk what to do, do I let him go? Or just put distance between us? 47:47 ​Should there be breaks in a relationship if you feel you awakened love to early ? 51:49 ​How can I step out of isolation? I love my peace and quiet a little too much but I know God has called me to speak. I avoid social events and when I am around family/others I don’t talk much. 55:24 ​Tips on online dating? 1:01:15 ​Hey Coach

Steve DeNeff - Luke 2:8-12; Philippians 2:5-11. To humble ourselves and obey is the nature of God: “Being in very nature God . . . he made himself nothing and took the very nature of a servant . . . (then) he humbled himself, and became obedient,” (Phil. 2:6-8). This is not only Jesus’ humanity; it’s ours at its best. It’s who we are and who we want to be.

Some of us extinguish all possibilities before even understanding what we are leaving behind. Flourish in faith and leave behind that which is not yours to receive. You can reason out what you think you deserve. But God decides what gifts He bestows upon you even before you get to that point in time. Desire to be supported and encourage by other like-minded women? Join us at Women of IMPACT. http://facebook.com/groups/thewomenofimpact But somehow we stifle what is suppose to be ours before the opportunity is presented. Unfair and stupid. Do you really think you know better than God? Being honest, I don't think it's a matter of knowing we're better. It's more a thought process that we think we are doing what He desires for us. We just miss the mark...too many times. Why is all of our concern wrapped up in what others see in us, rather than what God sees? The practice of how you see yourself through God's eyes is hard to achieve. In fact, it's not about achieving it, but focusing on it daily. Flourish in faith! The K.I.S.S. ~ Flourish in faith! Show up when you don't want to. Give up when you are directed. Look up as your Father knows best. God wants you to step out into the great unknown and trust that He's got you! All of you!! He will equip you with exactly what you need when you need it. His layers of love and grace go much deeper than what we can see. Flourish in faith! Rise and shine into the valley of the unknown and walk with the full confidence that God conquered this path. Flourish in faith! God's goodness is beyond our comprehension here on earth, but He's given us the opportunity to experience it beyond measure. Expect the unexpected. Rise and shine with a heart ready for greatness and a mind willing to seek. "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you." ~ Matthew 7:7 What you thought wasn't possible is now within your reach. Flourish in faith! "He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him." ~ Daniel 2:22 Grasp quickly to what God places before you. Don't waver or put it off. Great is His faithfulness. "God challenges you to stretch you, not to stop you!" CHALLENGE: Where will you accept the challenge to be stretched? "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." ~ Psalm 118:24 "God challenges you to create your now!"   #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will be able to discuss your specific situation and gain tools and strategies to move you forward. Live. Love. IMPACT!  "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!"   Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify and Pandora. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. 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Celebrate our 50th Episode with some spiked tea and Kevin the God-Being as we watch "The Survivors." Wesley mans the bridge by himself, Picard is on his meds, and the away team beams into a matte painting. Find out what it is that Rob hand whittles, what Captain Marcy's go-to strategy is, and why Cam thought this episode was going to go full Human Centipede. Plus an audio-tastic round of Warship! Engage!

What does it take to be right before God? Being acceptable by the world's standards hinges on how we perform. Is that how it is with God too? The answer, of course, is a resounding "NO!" In this episode Bryan Clark reminds us of God's message to Abram: "Don't be afraid. I will be your protector. I'll be your shield, and I will take care of you--just as you are." Deepen Your Faith and Put It to Good Use and get people to grow in their faith and understanding of Jesus Christ! With your gift of support you will receive Ignite Your Faith by Pastor Bryan Clark. Download the Transcript of Today's Podcast

Being with God Life is about Knowing and walking with God - Being with God - reading bible and praying look at 3 principles Principles of Prayer Relational not religious vs 9 - “Our Father” - shocking at the time relationship is about perfromance Abba - if earthly father is hard Principles of Prayer…

In difficult seasons of life we often seek to know "why," or even blame someone or something as if it makes it all better. This week's song "Thy Will" by Hillary Scott is a moving ballad of surrender to the will of a God we can trust. I use this song to introduce us to Hagar, who had to do a little submitting to God's will herself. I find it so interesting that Hagar gets to name God in this section of God's Word. On this episode I discuss: Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture - our Bible Interaction Tool Exercise this week is: Journal your dialogue with God Being in a situation where you thought God led you, but now you are just broken and hurt The story behind why Hillary Scott hasn't shared what the song is about for her - You Tube Video Potential areas of Scripture that this song might lead - Matthew 6, Luke 11 The promise of God to Abram without the "how" or "when" details we all long for - Genesis 15:5-6 Introduction to Hagar, servant of Sarai in Genesis 16 How it ended up that Hagar was pulled into Abram and Sarai's story - Genesis 16:2 From conception to contempt - Genesis 16:3-4 How Sarai was hoppin' mad at the consequences of her own choices - Genesis 16:5-6 Some messages by Beth Moore that helped me understand this section better - The God Who Sees God's tendency to ask us questions to draw into dialogue with Him - Genesis 16:7-9 God's call for submission along with a promise - Genesis 16:10-12 The part where Hagar names God - Genesis 16:13       Additional Resources Lyrics and the story behind the song - Taste of Country This Week's Challenge Read Genesis 16 and try this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises of journaling your dialogue with God based on the questions posed to Hagar in verse 8. Then, if God gives you direction, follow it...submit to His authority over your life. You can trust Him.  

Einstein said: “The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible”. In his new book ‘Logos: The mystery of how we make sense of the world’ atheist philosopher Raymond Tallis explores various explanations of why we have minds capable of understanding the universe.  US theologian/philosopher David Bentley Hart author of ‘The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss’ joins the conversation to debate whether God is the ground of consciousness and our sense-making abilities. For ‘Logos’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Logos-mystery-make-sense-world/dp/1788210875  For ‘The Experience of God’: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Experience-God-Being-Consciousness-Bliss/dp/0300209355   Get signed copies of Unbelievable? the book and audiobook: www.unbelievablebook.co.uk  For more faith debates visit http://www.premierchristianradio.com/Shows/Saturday/Unbelievable Join the conversation: Facebook and Twitter Get the MP3 Podcast of Unbelievable? Via RSS or Via Itunes

Are you making excuses or are you making it happen? Are you willing to break so that you can rebuild yourself to be even stronger? At 18 months, Candis Welch was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Despite the early predictions on her life, Candis is now a 32 year-old college graduate that holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration, has been Issa Rae's assistant for 5 years, and works for the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority - all from her wheelchair.  Although Candis experiences everyday adversities dealing with her disability, she lives a FULL LIFE! Candis chooses to persevere and prove people’s stereotypes wrong, wishing to set an example and provide hope for others in her situation. On her blog, 'Can Can on Wheelz', she chronicles daily life from her perspective. Candis opens up about some of the challenges she's faced along her #dreamdriving journey and why she is so committed to improving herself, remaining strong, changing the perception of those that are disabled and/or using mobility devices and being an advocate for others living with disabilities that deserve to live life just as anyone else would. Some of the things we discuss on this episode:- What inspired Candis as a child - Living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy - Having agency in your life - The power of Faith + Why Candis stopped questioning God - Being strong to handle tough situations - Erasing the "finding an employer that cares" narrative - Stereotypes within the disabled community - Her love for her mother - Candis' experience working for Issa Rae - 3 lessons Candis learned from working with Issa Rae  - Launching her CanCanOnWheelz blog - The importance of character building... and more SHOW NOTES: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/candis-welch SHOP DREAMS IN DRIVE MERCHANDISE: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/shop SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - THE KEYS: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/join  JOIN THE #DREAMSINDRIVE FACEBOOK GROUP: http://www.dreamsindrive.com/facebook FIND CANDIS WELCH ONLINE:Instagram: http://instagram.com/cancanonwheelz Twitter:http://twitter.com/cancanonwheelz Web: http://www.cancanonwheelz.com FIND RANA ON SOCIAL: Instagram: http://instagram.com/rainshineluv Twitter: http://twitter.com/rainshineluv FIND DREAMS IN DRIVE ON:Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dreamsindrive Twitter: http://twitter.com/dreamsindrive Web: http://www.dreamsindrive.com

Waiting on the Lord. Bilingual message in Spanish from Vivian Cuenca, interpreted to English by Alejandro Fernandez. Outline, notes and scripture from the message: Psalms 147:11 The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy. https://www.bible.com/bible/114/PSA.147.11.NKJV There are different ways of waiting. 1. There are those who wait "impatiently" Psalms 42:11 Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God. https://www.bible.com/bible/114/PSA.42.11.NKJV 2. There are those who wait "patiently" Psalms 40:1 I waited patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me, And heard my cry. https://www.bible.com/bible/114/PSA.40.1.NKJV We need to be prepared to wait on the Lord. How do we get prepared for waiting? - Praying and believing that the God who saved us hears our cries - Studying the word of God - Being faithful and trusting in the Lord - We must persevere in the Lord If we are prepared when the difficult moments come, we will know how to react to them What are we thinking while we wait? Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Psalms 147:11 The Lord takes pleasure in those who fear Him, In those who hope in His mercy. Psalms 44:6-7 For I will not trust in my bow, Nor shall my sword save me. But You have saved us from our enemies, And have put to shame those who hated us. What happens while we wait? 1. Our enemy will try to bring confusion while we wait Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, “Has God indeed said, ‘You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?” 2. Our enemy may try to show us quick solutions which will be wrong for us Psalms 31:6 I have hated those who regard useless idols; But I trust in the Lord. 3. While we wait, many questions are going to pop into our minds. Psalms 38:15 For in You, O Lord, I hope; You will hear, O Lord my God. 4. While we wait, we often become impatient and wonder how long we should wait. Psalms 71:14 But I will hope continually, And will praise You yet more and more. ___ 1 John 5:14-15 Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him. https://www.bible.com/bible/114/1JN.5.14-15.NKJV

Welcome back to another episode! Grab your mug and join me for a Bible study in 2 Chronicles chapter 10. We are going to be delving into the Word of God and dwelling on the topic of being still and letting our Perfect God fight our battles; and we're going to have some fun doing it! Some topics we will chat about are: The imortance of genuine Worship Knowing what weapons to use in warfare Rest in Christ Trusting in God Being still Living an undefeated life I pray that this blesses you! Happy listening! goldenhourminstry.com

Has the joy of being a Christian left the Church- I'm not talking about the emotional driven church where fake signs and wonders are the norm. I'm talking about bible believing Christians who know that they were dead an their trespassing and sins and were saved by the power of God-Being saved must bring joy and gladness to the child of God

This is the Longevity Now All-Stars mashup show, featuring six guests doing lightning round questions. I've been attending the Longevity Now Conference in Anaheim for years and have used it as a home base to record 10 of my 150 episodes over the past two years. In fact, a few of my very first shows were recorded there in 2016. The LNC is one of the most well-attended health and wellness conferences in the world, and with good reason. You'd be hard-pressed to find a more diverse and brilliant group of people. I've interviewed many of the esteemed speakers, vendors, and even a couple attendees. There’s so much packed into this monster of an episode and six incredibly unique perspectives, but there’s one thing everyone agrees on – SUGAR IS BAD! This extraordinary show covers an insanely wide variety of topics like being hit by lightning, seeing entities at John of God in Brazil, drinking your own pee as medicine, the power of Ayurvedic medicine, the benefits and risks of plant medicine, and just about every other health trend the world has ever known.   This unique bonus episode includes appearances by the following guests: Zen Wyldflower Nishimura, one of the biodynamic chocolatiers behind ZenBunni and a purveyor of the best incense in the world. Sabrina Riccio, a medicine priestess & soulistic alchemist who transformed her life after a critical lightning strike. Scott Linde, a modern apothecary & the creator of Sun Potion. Aaron Alexander, a human body genius and the creator of Align Therapy. Sahara Rose, the best-selling author of the Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda and, as described by Deepak Chopra, “a leading voice for the millennial generation into the new paradigm shift.” Tero Isokauppila, the shroom dealer who founded Four Sigmatic #ONSHROOMS. Get ready to absorb the wisdom of some of Longevity Now’s best guests – all from the comfort of your ear buds.   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH ZEN WYLDFLOWER NISHIMURA: Being pushed to the edge by Truth Calkins The free & easy health trend that Zen is so excited about How David Wolf & Daniel Vitalis have changed Zen’s life since attended his first Longevity Now conference 14 years ago The hidden code of languages Why grounding yourself is so magical Putting the “mother” in Mother Nature The profound experience of daily meditation Being bamboozled by modern medicine Treating yourself with self-love – the most important thing – even when it’s hard   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH SABRINA RICCIO: How ayahuasca helped Sabrina realign after she was STRUCK BY LIGHTNING (no joke) Overdosing on niacin & becoming a human monster Why a 3-day juice cleanse isn’t going to flush your system (& why you really need to go in to do the cleaning) One toxin that you should be avoiding… but that you probably put in your body every day The difficulty of overcoming overstimulation (especially with a marketer’s mindset) Navigating trauma using crystals & yoni eggs Why the things that are the grossest are often the things that you actually need All the words we use for God Cutting through religious stigma while still honoring where you’ve been How the divine feminine is holding space for the divine masculine Why the future isn’t male or female – it’s all-inclusive A spiritual surgery & 8-hour meditation with John of God Replenishing your light body Matching your vibration to your desires Why anything can be meditation Getting past the need to take care of everyone else before you take care of yourself Watching the blind be healed by John of God Embracing shadow work How Roger Waters changed Sabrina’s life Honoring the journey & trusting the process   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH SCOTT LINDE: How Luke talked people like Scott into being his first few guests on this show at Longevity Now two years ago Why “natural” is a myth Prash, the good-for-everybody paste (including Luke’s live first impressions after eating 12 servings in one sitting) Creating a little apothecary in your own home When you put positivity & positive things into your body, it shines out through your eyes, skin, and hair Learning from incredible mentors like David Crow, David Wolf, & Ron Teeguarden Why it’s critically important to find people who are part of a lineage & learn from them Deprogramming yourself by listening when other people speak the truth What Scott has learned from 10+ years of Longevity Now Why service & work are the best exercise The full lowdown on what it’s like to make a pilgrimage to John of God (João de Deus) in Brazil Having a “multidimensional experience of your own body” The amazing things your body can do when you harmonize to the wavelength of music   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH AARON ALEXANDER: Why the physical structure of the body is mind bogglingly incredible The sense that you didn’t even know you had: Interoception Feeling the deep & innate senses of your inner body Why more doing does NOT equal more results – you need a balance between doing & being What it’s like to overdose on sugar The 3 dietary toxins that you should be avoiding One health trend we can’t believe got so crazy popular The epidemic of harsh blue light Working to overcome varicose veins Why we all just want to be in a little cuddle puddle The grossest health food that Aaron’s ever eaten Why Aaron doesn’t like to apply language to a concept like ‘God’ Being wordless with God Getting started with meditation & “doing it right” Creating a spiritual practice centered around gratitude Hot yoga & men in diapers Overcoming our worst personality flaws Curing “incurable” diseases Aaron’s top 5 desert island albums The absolutely crazy thing that Aaron has done to be healthy An extremely simple (but vitally important) spiritual principle that everyone should implement in their life   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH SAHARA ROSE: Why the demonization of fruit drives Sahara crazy Keto works for a very small percentage of the population… and the kinda shady reason it’s become such a phenomenon Why we constantly need to remind ourselves to get out of the hustle & into nature sometimes The ol’ ghee in the ass trick How the universe truly encompasses our planet and ourselves What you can do to differentiate between a hardship and a sign How you can see energy with your own eyes in a Balinese water temple Sahara’s tips for unseated, dancing meditation How to be spiritual without being a hippy or naive Music’s uncanny ability to help people with Alzheimer's When life pokes, pushes, and punches you onto the right path   TOPICS DISCUSSED WITH TERO ISOKAUPPILA: Being a shroom dealer #ONSHROOMS Taking waaaaaay too much yohimbe (and having three days of heart palpitations) How good oils turn into bad oils Sleeping on a bed of nails Why Tero’s word for God is “The Big Electron” Seeing a dead person, saving a person’s life, & morphine How to meditate through pain & moving your body Drinking a shot glass of your own piss every morning   More about this episode. 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On January 13, 2018, Bishop Barron joined Dr. William Lane Craig, the esteemed Protestant apologist, for an evening of dialogue at Claremont McKenna College. On today's episode, we recap both the afternoon session, which was an academic symposium attended by a couple dozen scholars, and the big evening dialogue in which Bishop Barron and Dr. Craig discussed faith, science, secularism, evangelization and more. A listener asks what Bishop Barron thinks of David Bentley Hart's work. Click here to watch the full dialogue between Bishop Barron and Dr. Craig, and to listen to the afternoon symposium >> http://wordonfireshow.com/wlc BONUS: Click here to get your free Lent Reflections booklet from Bishop Barron! Topics Discussed 0:04 - Intro, Why is Bishop Barron in Philadelphia? 1:30 - What was Bishop Barron's overall impression of the event with Dr. William Lane Craig? 6:4o - What was discussed during the daytime symposium? 16:25 - During the evening event, how did Bishop Barron and Dr. Craig agree about evangelization? 19:03 - What are Bishop Barron and Dr. Craig's favorite arguments for the existence of God? 21:40 - How did a book change the lives of both Dr. Craig and Bishop Barron? 23:25 - Why didn't Dr. Craig agree that beauty can be a source of evangelization? 29:00 - What happened when Bishop Barron asked Dr. Craig, "Why aren't you Catholic?" 33:00 - Listener Question: What does Bishop Barron think about the writings of David Bentley Hart? Bonus Resources Books Reasonable Faith: Christian Truth and Apologetics (William Lane Craig) The Kalām Cosmological Argument (William Lane Craig) The New Testament: A Translation (David Bentley Hart) The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss (David Bentley Hart) Articles An Evening with William Lane Craig (Bishop Barron) Videos Dialogue with William Lane Craig (Bishop Barron)   Have a question for Bishop Barron? Go to AskBishopBarron.com!

The Holiday Season can be joyful and/or stressful, which means this is a time when silence remains as important as ever.  Join us for this special episode where Cassidy, Kevin and Carl talk about how we nurture a contemplative dimension to our holiday experience, without getting moralistic or legalistic about silence, but also retaining a sense of just how vital silence is to us at this time of the year. In this episode, we explore how silence is devalued in our culture (and why we need to resist that cultural prejudice), the relationship between silence and intentionality, how "letting go" is a portal into silence, the danger of "the materialism of information," how the spiritual concept of incarnation takes us outside of our comfort zone, how the body is our best friend for surviving the holidays, and much more. When we name silence, we lose it... As soon as we touch the word urgency to the lips of silence, we lose a sincere intimacy. So how do we maintain silence as urgent and important in our lives without making it legalistic, or precisely what it isn't? — Cassidy Hall Some of the resources and authors we mention in this episode: Marvin C. Shaw, The Paradox of Intention Thomas Merton, Literary Essays Ernest Wood, A Zen Dictionary Lao-Tzu, Tao Te Ching Caryll Houselander, The Reed of God Pico Iyer, The Art of Stillness Gerald May, Will and Spirit: A Contemplative Psychology Star Wars, The Empire Strikes Back Thomas Keating, Open Mind, Open Heart: The Contemplative Dimension of the Gospel Meister Eckhart, The Complete Mystical Works The Zen Proverb ("Quit Trying; Quit Trying Not to Try; Quit Quitting") shows up in: Carl McColman, Answering the Contemplative Call And one more book that this episode makes us think of: David Bentley Hart, The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss You actually have to stop trying... if you attempt to be silent, if you make it an urgent goal, well then you never get there, silence never actually comes, there has to be kind of a letting go. — Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson is a university professor, writer, speaker, and retreat leader based in Connecticut. Cassidy Hall is a writer, photographer, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles. Carl McColman is an author, catechist, and retreat leader based in Atlanta. Episode 3: Encountering Silence During the Holidays Hosted by: Cassidy Hall With: Kevin Johnson and Carl McColman Date Recorded: December 19, 2017 Note: our next episode will be released on or about January 3, 2018. In the meantime, we wish you a merry Christmas (or the joyful observance of the holiday of your tradition) and a very happy new year.  

Spend some time praying for clarity regarding your spiritual health. Read 1 Peter 2:4-5 • Notice the term “living”. The house God builds is alive and filled with life. • Consider what it means to be a “holy priesthood”. How does this change our identity and actions? • What does it mean to offer spiritual sacrifices? How do those sacrifices find expression in a church setting? Throughout scripture, God’s people and the church find definition through biological metaphors and references. Let us do a spiritual health checkup today using those ideas. • Movement – Living things move and respond. How are we moving and responding to the Lord and the world around us? • Respiration – Living things breathe. Prayer is breathing in God’s Spirit and exhaling God’s will. How are we doing with this? • Sensitivity – How aware are we of God’s work around us? • Growth – All things grow and change. Are we? • Reproduction – Disciples make disciples. Who are you discipling? • Elimination – Repentance is required to stay healthy. • Nutrition – What we take in matters to our health. Are we taking in the things of God? Being a Living Stone connects us to other Living Stones as God works among us. How’s your spiritual health? How can increase health here?

Every one of us has dreams about what our "fun money" can do for us. We can set it aside for big things like a house, cars, or vacations, and we can spend it on smaller things--like Airliner pizza and Hawkeye game tickets! And, sometimes we give our money away to a good cause. But did you know that the people in the Bible who were the most generous with their money and their stuff were the ones who were the most connected to God? Being connected to God's love inspired them to make God's dreams come true--and that often involved using their money to help others.

Att beskriva Gud: låter det sig göras? Augustinus sa att "Om du förstår det, så är det inte Gud" och Gregorius av Nyssa talade på 300-talet om människans tendens att låsa in Gud i ens egna begreppsliga ramar. Simone Weil liknar den intelligenta människan som är stolt över sin intelligens vid en fånge som är stolt över sin stora cell. Verkligheten, och Gud som den yttersta verkligheten, är större än vad vi människor kan konceptuellt ringa in. Detta är den klassiska traditionen inom kristendomen enig om. Vi kan inte definiera Gud - vilket ordagrant betyder att ange gränserna för något. Och just det faktumet säger något om Gud: Gud är större än våra kategorier. Detta beror inte bara på våra begränsningar, utan också på Guds obegränsade vara. Gud är inte en individ i en kategori av ting, utan den som allting får sin existens ifrån. David Bentley Harts bok "The Experience of God: Being, Consciousness, Bliss" är en slags filosofisk pamflett riktad emot vad Hart menar är en specifikt modern missuppfattning om vad den klassiska kristna traditionen menar med Gud - och vad man menar med Gud i många andra religiösa traditioner också. Denna moderna uppfattning har gjort Gud till en stor individ. Men den klassiska teismen tänker inte på Gud som en individ i ett metafysiskt universum, utan som själva varat - "ipsum esse" som Thomas av Aquino (1225 - 1274) säger - som alla varelser ytterst sett får sin existens ifrån. Hart menar att denna "objektifiiering" av Gud - där Gud blir ett ting - är en stor anledning till att gudstron har blivit osannolik för många människor i den moderna världen. Det beror inte på allt nytt vi har lärt oss genom exempelvis den vetenskapliga revolutionen utan på allt som vi har glömt bort. Det Hart framför allt menar att vi har glömt bort är den klassiska teismens Gudsförståelse. Enligt denna Gudsförståelse är Gud "varats fullhet" som allt som finns är beroende av. Det är alltså snarare så att världen finns "i" eller "genom" Gud än att Gud skulle vara ytterligare ett ting i en total uppräkning av allt som finns i Universum. Samtidigt innebär inte detta en panteistisk syn på världen, just genom att världen får sin existens som en gåva så är den inte själv nödvändig. Även om David Bentley Hart är kristen och bejakar den kristna uppenbarelsen, så menar han att många religiösa traditioner i grunden är eniga om denna förståelse av Gud: Gud är inte en individ eller ett ting i världen, utan den nödvändiga grunden för att det ska finnas en värld. Hart kopplar detta till Paulus påstående på Areopagen att "Han är ju inte långt borta från någon enda av oss: i honom är det vi lever, rör oss och är till" och kontrasterar det med en syn där Gud så att säga finns i universum. Relaterad till denna objektifiering av Gud kan ligga en annan typ av religionskritik, där man uppfattar Gud som en godtycklig makthavare, och inte sanningen, godheten och kärleken själv. Om Gud är varats fullhet så är han godheten själv och inte en godtycklig lagstiftare som vill stifta lagar för att begränsa mig. Gud är kärleken, godheten och skönheten och att omvända sig till denna är att växa som människa, inte att begränsa sig. Att närma sig den oändliga källan till allt gott, sant och skönt, kan inte vara att begränsa sig; det är att öppna sig för verkligheten. Så Gudsbegreppet har stora konsekvenser för hur vi uppfattar relationen mellan oss själva och Gud, och mellan Gud och världen, och därmed också för synen på ateismens religionskritik som tycks revoltera mot en förminskad bild av Gud. En annan tematik som Hart diskuterar är medvetandet och dess plats i naturen. Hart ser en konflikt mellan existensen av medvetande och naturalism - tanken att naturen är det enda som existerar. Men är det kanske snarare den reduktiva naturalismen som har problem med medvetandets existens? Är det kanske snarare medvetandets innehåll - logiska principer och moraliska värden - som pekar utöver naturen, snarare än medvetandets existens? Välkommen att lyssna!

Are you guarding your heart? Are you pouring your heart out to everyone else instead of God? Being vulnerable can be dangerous, especially if you're being vulnerable with seasonal people, or with people who have a toxic relationship with you. In this episode we discuss the dangers, the warning signs, and how to be vulnerable when appropriate.

130106 - God Being in Control - New Springs

Andy and Glen discuss things that Atheists get right in talking about God. Some of the things Atheists get right are: We're all atheists with regard to the vast number of deities ever proposed A world with God is different to a world without God Being good only to get into heaven is perverse (Jim Al-Kalili) Suffering is REAL – All things bright and beautiful Religion is a terrible slavery “God” is a monster (Hitchens' god anyway!) But the gospel of Jesus frees you!Support the show

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on April 4th, 2012- Three Moments of God: Being, Knowing, Loving

Lecture by Swami B.V. Tripurari on April 4th, 2012- Three Moments of God: Being, Knowing, Loving