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Thanks for joining us for worship and a message from Pastor Mark. We hope you experience God through worship and the word this morning.Why God Created Us. God did not create us to live isolated, self protected, or casually connected. He created us for sacred community.From the very beginning, God's design for His people was not individual performance but shared devotion. We are better together, stronger together, and able to reflect His love more fully when we live connected lives.The early church in Acts 2:42–47 gives us a clear picture of what this kind of community looks like. Believers were not simply attending church services. They were devoted to one another. They shared meals, resources, prayers, and their lives. Their faith was lived out together, not privately or selectively.This kind of community required openness, generosity, and responsibility. It meant moving beyond being church consumers and becoming people who carried ownership of one another's spiritual well being. Their love was active, sacrificial, and visible and it became deeply attractive to those watching from the outside.The message challenges us to ask an honest question: Are we living like the church in Acts, or are we avoiding what we were created for?We often present the “front yard” version of our lives. The part that looks put together. Some people are invited into the living room. A few into the kitchen. But the backyard, the messy, hidden, unfinished parts of us, stays locked.Sacred community requires more than surface connection. It requires trusted relationships where responsibility and access go hand in hand. Healing happens when we allow others to help us work out our salvation, not alone, but together.Jesus made it clear that love is the measure. In Matthew 22:37–39, He connects love for God directly to love for others. We are called to love with all that we are, not selectively, not safely, but fully.The church in Acts loved each other with that kind of depth. They were all in. Front yard, living room, kitchen, and backyard. That unity reflected the very nature of God Himself. Jesus prayed for this kind of oneness in John 17:11, asking that His followers would be one just as He and the Father are one.Sacred community is not casual. It is committed. It is marked by shared responsibility, mutual care, and deep respect for both God and one another. In this kind of community, no one is overlooked, no one is uninvolved, and no one walks alone.This is what God created us for. And when we live this way, Scripture tells us that each day the Lord adds to the fellowship those who are being saved.Not because of programs.Not because of performance.But because love like that cannot be ignored.

Mike, Debi, Nathan and Ashley Pearl answer questions sent in from viewers:Nathan Pearl - Romans: https://youtu.be/MdJuH7m8lRs?si=JXmCRXozvmrBK7_DTimestamps00:00 Start01:18 Did God create some people for hell?12:20 What do you think of Trump's 'Board of Peace?'14:43 Can single women speak in church?30:25 Is it sinful to allow children to play Minecraft?43:49 What is the difference between the Holy Spirit and the Holy Ghost?47:31 Do departed souls wander the Earth?50:21 Is it wrong to work on Sunday?56:48 Should preachers say 'amen' in their own sermons?1:00:42 What video games does Mike play?

What if blessing isn't something we chase—but something we choose?In this powerful and deeply honest message, Ps Candice reflects on a painful 2025 and invites us into a better way forward for 2026. Drawing from the life of Jacob in Genesis, she unpacks what it truly means to choose blessing—not by striving, stealing, or forcing outcomes, but by pursuing the presence of God.This sermon is for anyone who has wrestled with disappointment, grief, unanswered prayers, or uncertainty about the future—and is still daring to believe God has more.Key ThemesChoosing blessing in the midst of hardshipWrestling with God instead of walking awayThe power of perseverance and transformationIdentity change before blessing flowsPursuing the face of God over the hand of GodScripture FocusGenesis 32:22–31 – Jacob wrestles with GodPsalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God”Psalm 139:23–24 – “Search me, O God…”Jeremiah 29:13 – “You will seek Me and find Me…”Big IdeaWe don't choose blessing by buying it or stealing it.We choose blessing by choosing the presence of God.When we pursue His face, His provision follows.The Path to Blessing: B.L.E.S.S.A practical framework for pursuing God's presence:B – Be still before God Create space to encounter Him in the quiet.L – Listen for His voice God speaks in everyday moments—learn to recognize His voice.E – Examine your heart Invite God to search you, convict you, and lead you into repentance.S – Surrender your will Let go of control and choose God's way over your own.S – Seek His presence continually Daily devotion and weekly gathering shape a blessed life.Memorable Quotes“A limp with God is better than no limp without God.”“Don't let go in the middle of the wrestle.”“We don't pursue the hand of God—we pursue the face of God.”“When we get the order right, we will be blessed.”Final InvitationThe starting point of a blessed life is saying yes to Jesus. Blessing flows from relationship, not performance.About This MessageThis sermon is part of the Choose Well series and was preached at Thrive Church. It's a call to step into 2026 with faith, honesty, and a renewed commitment to God's presence.⛪ Thrive Church Helping people move towards Jesus.

Pastor Mark answers questions from Emerson, Elijah, Micah, Aimee, and Amelia.This is the BIG QUESTION, where we do our best to answer questions from young disciples at Grace, and to be at peace with the mysteries that we can't explain.

What does it mean to be made in God's image? God created humans with a purpose from the very beginning. Genesis 1 explores how God designed humanity to reflect His image and spread His glory. Tune in as we uncover how God's design shapes who we are and how we live today.

The 5D Academy with Zarathustra explores universal wisdom to foster total freedom from suffering in all areas of your life; health, wealth, love, and self.Each Academy podcast contains valuable insights and takeaways to become the best version of yourself and create an authentic, fulfilling life. Zarathustra transmits 5th Dimensional Quantum frequencies in each episode with transformational tools while discussing different topics to help you maintain this new frequency in your daily life.Zarathustra has created a practical system of transmitting the truth to his audience allowing transformation and freedom from suffering. Spiritual development requires an open heart. It is virtually impossible for a seeker to advance to higher consciousness if they don't love themselves. The belief system which has been ingrained in our cellular memory from childhood that we are not good enough results in a conditioned mind. The conditioned mind holds the false belief that there is something missing in our lives, that we are incomplete, that we need to gain something in order to become happy and whole, which is not true. After a life time of searching, Zarathustra has blended a practical system of Eastern and Western methods and techniques to help the Academy members to free themselves from anxiety, negative thoughts, lack of self-love and self-acceptance and destructive emotional patterns through a systematic way to raise your vibration to 5D Vibrational Frequency, which enables you to live a vibrant life of freedom and happiness.The Key Elements To Freedom:Zarathustra recognizes continuity and consistency are the key elements to freedom. In order to help you achieve your spiritual goals, it's best to have a highly effective spiritual practice, free of dogmas, false beliefs and superstition that helps you raise your vibration to 5D Vibrational Frequency as well as the ability to maintain this newly found higher level of consciousness. This translates to a life filled with inner peace, self-love and happiness which is the goal of every spiritual seeker.New knowledge and benefits are gained with each replay. Scroll down for a record of all 5D Academy podcasts and for more information about Zarathustra's 5th Dimensional Academy of Higher Consciousness, Upcoming Events, Workshops or 5th Dimensional Quantum Healing & Awareness Training Programs, please visit: www.Zarathustra.TVWARNING: The 5D Academy transformational process is highly effective and very intense. You may find it severely challenging as old patterns shift. Working with Zarathustra requires absolute ownership and personal accountability. If you are mentally unstable, weak, tend to blame others, and/or are unwilling/unable to take personal responsibility please do NOT proceed.Zarathustra is not a doctor and makes no medical claims. Nothing Zarathustra or any agents/employees of 5th Dimensional Quantum Awareness communicates should be construed as medical or psychological advice of any kind. Please see a health professional for all medical assessments & treatments. By viewing this statement and using any products, services or information contained herein, you agree to our Disclaimer and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Zarathustra, 5th Dimensional Quantum Healing & Awareness and any employees/agents of the Company of any liabilities.Website: www.zarathustra.tv/Facebook: www.facebook.com/zarathustra5d/Instagram: www.instagram.com/zarathustra5d/YouTube: www.youtube.com/zarathustra5dTwitter: www.twitter.com/Zarathustra5d

Isaiah 45:7 says God "creates evil." What does that mean? In this episode, we examine the Hebrew text, historical interpretations, translation debates, and the theological implications of divine sovereignty and the existence of evil.

Isaiah 45:7 says God "creates evil." What does that mean? In this episode, we examine the Hebrew text, historical interpretations, translation debates, and the theological implications of divine sovereignty and the existence of evil.

“Can God create evil?” This question opens a discussion on the nature of God and the existence of evil, alongside intriguing topics such as the implications of homeopathic medicine and the relationship between the 4th Lateran Council and Vatican II regarding religious freedom. Other questions include the ethics of AI-generated music and interpretations of Job 2:10. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 00:59 – The bible says there will be more people around the throne of God then there are grains of sand or dust or stars. My theory is that God can't stop creating and continues to create humans everywhere. What are your thoughts on that theory? 15:15 – Is homeopathic medicine from God? 29:26 – Is there a conflict between the 4th Lateran Council and Vatican 2 Lateran promoting expelling heretics and Vatican 2 promoting religious freedom and being free from coercion? 37:11 – Is it ethical to make AI music and share it? 45:40 – Job 2:10. Are we supposed to assume that God creates evil? Is that how Job understood it?

Questions about whether God created us so he wouldn't be alone, what he had before us, and a comparison between the Muslim view of God and the Christian view of God.   Did God create us so he wouldn't be alone, and what did he have before us? Can you compare and contrast the Muslim view of God with the Christian view of God?

Many believe God used evolution to create, but thousands of scientists affirm direct creation in six days. Their work shows the Bible offers an intelligent, scientific alternative to evolution. God's instrument of creation was not natural law but His Word through Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1232/29

Welcome to Real Life... Church for Everyone. As we gather this week both in-person and remotely, join us with Ajay Smith and today's message entitled, "How Could a Good God Create Hell?" TODAY'S MESSAGE All life heads in one direction, towards the final things, but we spend a lot of time putting it out of mind. How does this life end? What should we think about heaven and hell? WE WELCOME YOU... ...each week, join us via our Sunday Sermon podcast, on online broadcast on Facebook & YouTube every Sunday morning, or in person at Real Life | LA. Visit reallife.la to learn more, request prayer, or to connect directly with someone at Real Life. May God bless you in miraculous ways today!

"God didn't create because he lacked something, He created because He loved . . ." Have you ever wondered about the purpose of creation or the meaning of your life? Join Pastor Andy Comer as he unpacks Genesis 1:1 to show that God did not create because he was bored or lacking, but because His perfect love overflowed!

What is your purpose and why did God make you? In today's episode, Rabbi finally reveals the answer to these mysteries of creation! **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/fbu   

In this episode, Rabbi addresses the controversial idea of whether or not God is responsible for the darkness in the world. Tune in to find out God's role and His heart concerning evil in the world. **** BECOME A MONTHLY PARTNER - https://djj.show/YTAPartner  **** DONATE - https://djj.show/YTADonate  **** TEACHING NOTES - https://djj.show/46o 

Question 5: What else did God create? Answer: God created all things by his powerful Word, and all his creation was very good; everything flourished under his loving rule. GOD CREATED ALL THINGS... 1. By His Powerful Word (Hebrews 11:3) 2. To Be Very Good (Genesis 1:3-31) 3. To Flourish Under His Rule (Ps.145:13, 16)  

Created in God's Image to... 1. KNOW GOD (John 17:3) 2. LOVE GOD (1 John 4:16,19) 3. LIVE WITH GOD (Eph. 2:22) 4. GLORIFY GOD (1 Cor. 10:31)

Today, we'll be in Psalm 51:10 looking at King Josiah's radical cleanup and the things that hinder your relationship with God…“Create in me a clean heart, oh God. Renew a loyal spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10Ridgecrest exists to reach the lost, build the believer, and connect the people of God to the mission and purpose of God. The Heart Truth podcast is just one way we seek to accomplish our mission online and you can help us by leaving reviews on your podcast platform of choice or by sharing these devotions with someone you know.To let us know how we can pray for you or to find out more about Ridgecrest, take a minute to fill out our Connection Card linked below. https://my.rbcdothan.org/connectioncardIf you'd like to receive our daily devotionals in your inbox, sign up HERE free of charge: https://mailchi.mp/4bcc8628406b/daily-heart-truth-devotionsThe Journey Podcast:Substack: https://thejourneypodcast.substack.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-journey/id1785079800 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0syXQWFX6IhTZjeJsHWxtM?si=c4c7397b153248f6Ridgecrest Sermons podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ridgecrest-baptist-church-sermons/id1517442154Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ir5YcahI8G2SiIjrycB8W?si=0bc532b4f72c4facFind us online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RidgecrestDothanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ridgecrestbaptist/profilecard/?igsh=MWRrZHZwdXprYzhwZw==YouTube: www.youtube.com/@rbcdothanTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rbcdothan?_t=ZP-8wfPSkVSuYo&_r=1Our website https://www.rbcdothan.org • ⁃ WATCH LIVE Sunday and Wednesday: https://rbcdothan.online.church

Since God creates saving faith in the hearts of the elect, does that mean He creates unbelief in everyone else? Today, R.C. Sproul clearly establishes that God is not the author of sin. For your donation of any amount, get R.C. Sproul's classic book Chosen by God, plus lifetime digital access to the video teaching series and study guide: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4283/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Request digital access to the Chosen by God teaching series and study guide with your donation of any amount: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Has Chosen by God had an impact on your life as a Christian? Share your story with our host at @NWBingham on most social media platforms, or leave a comment on YouTube.   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Fireside Devotionals with Russ Ep277 - Why did God Create Man?

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Join us as Pastor Walt discusses The Bible's answers to why God created the universe, humanity, and us.

B"H There's a unique calmness that descends with Shabbat, Menuchah. It's not just rest. It's a deep, spiritual peace the world craves but rarely finds. Without Shabbat, Menuchah is missing. But when you taste it, everything changes. Try Shabbat. Feel the tranquility. Reconnect with the Divine. To watch Torah Thoughts in video format, click HERE Subscribe to the Torah Thoughts BLOG for exclusive written content! Please like, share and subscribe wherever you find this!

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In this Episode, Pastor Billy Calderwood and Educator Will Reusch discuss the question of "Why would God create Humans?"  We are so flawed, but also there is so much beauty within humanity.  Why create at all?  Does this drive for creation exist in us as well & why?

Send us a textDoes Isaiah 45:7 teach the God created evil? James and Drey assess the claims of a “Tik Tok theologian” regarding this verse and discuss what this verse really means.

In this mailbag edition of Curiously Kaitlyn, Kaitlyn and Producer Mike tackle real, handwritten questions from kids. This time: Do we go straight to heaven when we die? Why doesn't God just take all the believers now? Are our parents technically our siblings in God's family? What would life be like if there was never any sin? And why did God create… angles? (Or maybe that was angels.)   - Sponsor - Zocdoc - Stop putting off those doctor's appointments! Go to https://www.zocdoc.com/KAITLYN   - Sponsor - No Small Endeavor - Award-winning podcast where theologians, philosophers, and best-selling authors talk about faith with Lee C. Camp. Start listening today: https://pod.link/1513178238  

If God created tobacco and marijuana, shouldn't we be free to consume it? How do we know what is okay and what isn't when God has created it all?In today's episode, Pastor Derek and Pastor Jackie talk through a listener question regarding the use of tobacco in various forms and how to discern when we should use/consume things that God has created and when we should avoid them. We hope this is an interesting and helpful topic for you listening today!The 17:17 podcast is a ministry of Roseville Baptist Church (MN) that seeks to tackle cultural issues and societal questions from a biblical worldview so that listeners discover what the Bible has to say about the key issues they face on a daily basis. The 17:17 podcast seeks to teach the truth of God's Word in a way that is glorifying to God and easy to understand with the hope of furthering God's kingdom in Spirit and in Truth. Scriptures: 1 Cor. 16:19-20; 1 Cor. 3:17; 1 Cor. 10:31; Col. 3:17; Rom. 12:1-2; Lev. 19:14; Rom. 14:13, 21; Matt. 18:6-7; Phil. 2:3-4; Rom. 12:10; Matt. 22:37-39; 1 Pet. 5:8; 1 Pet. 4:7; 1 Pet. 1:13; 1 Cor. 6:12; 2 Pet. 2:19; Gen. 3:17; Gen. 2:16-17; Prov. 6:27-28; Heb. 12:10-11; Prov. 3:11-12; Psa. 119:67, 71.Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/about/index.html#:~:text=Cigarette%20smoking%20is%20a%20major,body%20and%20causes%20many%20diseases https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/other-tobacco-products/smokeless-tobacco-health-effects.htmlhttps://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/e-cigarettes/health-effects.htmlIf you'd like access to our show notes, please visit www.rosevillebaptist.com/1717podcast to see them in Google Drive!Please listen, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast so that we can reach to larger audiences and share the truth of God's Word with them!Write in your own questions to be answered on the show at 1717pod@gmail.com.  God bless!

Gerald E. Weston | Recorded February 15, 2025

Gerald E. Weston | Recorded February 15, 2025

Have you ever wondered if God made you with a mental illness or neurological disorder? Too many believers have been told that diagnoses like autism, ADHD, epilepsy, Tourette's, or brain injuries are somehow God's plan to teach them something. In this bold and compassionate episode, Kathy DeGraw confronts that lie head-on and reminds you of one truth: God did not create you broken—He created you in His image, and healing is your portion. Kathy walks you through Scripture to reveal that the mind of Christ is available to every believer, and that healing is possible for the emotional wounds of the soul and the physical conditions of the brain. Whether you're battling bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, trauma, or simply trying to overcome fear and torment, there is hope in Jesus. Drawing from her books Mind Battles and Healed at Last, Kathy shares how you can identify root causes, pray targeted declarations, and activate faith for complete deliverance and restoration. In this episode, you'll discover: Why conditions like autism, ADHD, and other brain disorders are not from God, and how to break free from that belief. The difference between mental strongholds and neurological issues—and how Deliverance Ministry and Healing Prayers can address both. How to renew your mind with the Word, break generational curses, and stand in Prophetic Deliverance for you or your loved ones. Jesus came to heal body, soul, and spirit—including your brain and mind. Let this episode stir your faith and equip you to believe for what the world calls impossible.     ✅ Guests and Resources: Host: Kathy DeGraw Books: Mind Battles and Healed at Last Free Mentorship: training.kathydegrawministries.org Topics: Deliverance Ministry, Healing Prayers, Prophetic Deliverance, Breaking Generational Curses, Spiritual Warfare Purchase Kathy's book Healed at Last – Overcome Sickness to Receive your Physical Healing on Amazon https://a.co/d/6a6mt8w or at: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/    Purchase Anointing Oil with a prayer cloth that Kathy has personally mixed and prayed over on Kathy's Website or Amazon. Order Kingdom Scents anointing oil on Amazon  https://amzn.to/3PC6l3R or Kathy DeGraw Ministries https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product-category/oils/    Teachings on deliverance, spiritual warfare, and prophetic ministry, subscribe to our channel and listen to Kathy's spiritual warfare podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mYPPkP28xqcTzdeoucJZu  or Apple podcasts.   **Connect with Us:** - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kathydegraw/  - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathydegraw/  - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/kathydegraw    **Recommended Resources:** - Receive a free prayer pdf on Warfare Declarations: https://kathydegrawministries.org/declarations-download  - Kathy's training, mentoring and ecourses on Spiritual Warfare, Deliverance and the Prophetic: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/deliverance-school/  - "Healed At Last" Overcome sickness and receive your physical healing: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/healed-at-last/  - "Mind Battles – Root Out Mental Triggers to Release Peace!": https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/mind-battles-pre-order-available-january-2023/  - "Prophetic Spiritual Warfare": https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/product/prophetic-spiritual-warfare-book/    **Support Kathy DeGraw Ministries:** - Give a one-time love offering or consider partnering with us for $7, $15, $35, $75 or any amount! Every dollar helps us help others! - Website: https://www.kathydegrawministries.org/donate/ - CashApp $KDMGLORY - Venmo @KD-Ministries - Paypal.me/KDeGrawMinistries or donate to email admin@degrawministries.org  - Mail a check to: Kathy DeGraw Ministries ~ PO Box 65 ~ Grandville MI 49468

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:10 Encouragement to Accept Christ01:42 The Nature of God's Forgiveness02:04 God's Purpose for Creation04:21 Unique Creation of Individuals09:17 Dominion Over Earth10:27 Unity Under One Creator11:53 Living for God's Glory12:29 Conclusion and Next Devotion Preview

Making friends in your 20s and 30s is different, it's harder, requires more intentionality. We're here to help. God designed you as a young adult to crave contagious community and you're feeling lonely. That's all normal. Join us this May for a brand new series with new conversations every Friday as we unpack God's design for selfless love regarding humanity. Agape is the Greek word for unconditional and selfless love. Theme verse for Agape: Ephesians 3:18 ”may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ”   Our sponsors for this series: Minnesota Young Adult WKND: www.youngadults.today/the-wknd GFA World's Paid Apprenticeship: www.gfa.org/apprenticeship Follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/f.y.i.podcast www.fyi-podcast.com | www.youngadults.today

What if your emotions could actually draw you closer to God instead of pulling you off course? In this thought-provoking episode of Seek Go Create, host Tim Winders sits down with Alicia Michelle—Christian life coach, neuro coach, and author of Emotional Confidence. Alicia shares her powerful personal story of burnout and recovery, revealing how a life-altering health crisis forced her to reconsider everything she believed about emotional resilience, faith, and rest. Discover practical, faith-centered tools to manage your emotions, break free from perfectionism, and find true peace. If you're feeling overwhelmed or searching for deeper purpose, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired and equipped.""Acknowledge, discern, and decide—three simple things you can do to manage your emotions." - Alicia Michelle Access all show and episode resources HEREAbout Our Guest:Alicia Michelle is a respected Christian life coach, neuro coach, author, and host of the podcast "The Christian Mindset Coach." She specializes in combining biblical truth with brain science to help individuals manage their emotions, overcome anxiety, and build emotional resilience rooted in faith. With ICF certification—the gold standard in coaching—Alicia brings professional expertise and personal experience, having navigated her own journey through severe health challenges and emotional overwhelm. Her latest book, "Emotional Confidence," and her Emotional Confidence Club membership provide practical, science-backed tools for anyone seeking peace, purpose, and authentic connection with God. Reasons to Listen: Discover practical tools from Alicia Michelle—a Christian life coach and neuro coach—on how to manage your emotions using both science and scripture.Hear a candid story about Alicia's life-altering health crisis and how it radically shifted her mindset, offering powerful lessons for anyone feeling overwhelmed or “stuck.”Learn about the unique ADD method (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide) that Alicia teaches for processing difficult emotions and strengthening emotional resilience grounded in faith.Episode Resources & Action Steps:Resources Mentioned:AliciaMichelle.com - Alicia's main website where you can learn more about her coaching services, membership (Emotional Confidence Club), and other resources.Book: "Emotional Confidence: 3 Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture" - Alicia's book that shares her ADD (Acknowledge, Discern, Decide) method to help manage emotions with practical steps grounded in science and scripture.Podcast: The Christian Mindset Coach - Hosted by Alicia Michelle, this podcast dives deeper into mindset, faith, and emotional tools for Christian living.Action Steps for Listeners:Journal Regularly or Try Morning Pages: Set aside time a few mornings each week to write freely for 10 minutes or fill 2–3 pages. This can help you process your thoughts and bring clarity to underlying emotions. Schedule Daily Rest and Connection with God: Create intentional daily rhythms for rest, prayer, or quiet time—whether it's a 25-minute timer outside, or a few moments of stillness. Use this space to check in emotionally and spiritually, as discussed in the episode.Implement the

King Solomon, in his wisdom, observed that  the Lord made mankind “…upright, but they have sought out many schemes.” ‭‭(Ecclesiastes‬ ‭7‬:‭29‬)Those schemes, in our natural rebellious state, are at war with the things of God. But it was not this way from the beginning. Join us today, as we discuss, “How did God create man?”  Scripture:Genesis 1: 1, Genesis 1: 26-28, Colossians 1: 13-14, Colossians 3: 9-10, Ephesians 4: 17-24, Ephesians 1: 3-14, Romans 10: 8-10PBHB GIVEAWAY: https://www.stayreformed.com/giveawayAdditional References:Buy A Puritan Catechism: ⁠https://a.co/d/esRURdt⁠Read A Puritan Catechism: ⁠https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/cwpr.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOop_iUZJzFz_3HbHFqJUqPMbSUhhfZUx9FY_-KuyKA9_kwqb8Kh6The Bruised Reed: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/christian-living/the-bruised-reed/The Second London Baptist Confession (1689): https://founders.org/library-book/1689-confession/https://www.chapellibrary.org/pdf/books/lbcw.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorAi1b6iCPqv94DjBcMhSSpcDOGwJrb9hXJSlgqxrFSgo9ofc0-Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StayReformedTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/stayreformedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stayreformed/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stayreformedpodcast/Website: https://www.stayreformed.com/Email: contact@stayreformed.com

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In this week's episode, Lori discusses God's infinite creativity concerning the many animals God created that fill our skies. With Genesis 1:20-23 as her text, Lori explains how God spoke into existence all the flying creatures on Day 5 of creation, including bugs! Lori Joiner is a speaker, author, and discipleship coach. She is the author of Discipling Women, Start Here 6 Foundational Lessons for Growth in Christ, Next Steps 7 Foundational Lessons for Growth in Christ, The Discipleship Starter Kit, and her newest book, Raising Children Unto the Lord. She traveled nationally and internationally as a full-time missionary with Cru (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) for 23 years, gaining extensive experience in cross-cultural ministry, evangelism, discipleship, and directing women's ministries. She has lived overseas, undercover, sharing the love of Jesus in several countries. Lori founded and directed the Faith House, a discipleship home for college-aged women in Waco, Texas. She founded Lori Joiner Ministries, which serves the global body of Christ with discipleship resources, publications, and ongoing coaching and consulting of discipleship ministries. Lori's podcast, Your Discipleship Coach, is on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Lori has traveled extensively, teaching on a wide variety of topics, and currently makes her home in Katy, TX, with her husband Alan and two teenage sons. To have Lori speak at your next event, to see a full list of her retreats and resources, or to donate to her ministry, please visit: https://www.lorijoinerministries.org/#retreatspeaker #LoriJoinerMinistries #disciplechurch #discipleship #womeninministry #Houston #Houstontx #katytexas #texas #churchlife #churchflow #biblestudy #christianity #christian #christianblog #christianspeaker #christianspeakerintexas #christianpage #godsplan #jesuslife #prayerlife #godislove #blessed #godsword #Jesusislord #faith #SmallGroupBibleStudy #author #christianauthor 

Do you ever wonder if your dreams and goals are truly from God or if they're just your own desires? Are you feeling weary, stuck, or unsure if you're walking in your calling? In this episode, we dive into four key steps to help you confidently pursue God-given dreams without striving in your own strength. You'll learn how to: ✅ Surrender your goals fully to God ✅ Create space to hear His direction ✅ Surround yourself with faith-filled encouragers ✅ Take bold action without fear God has a plan for your life that is bigger and better than you can imagine! Tune in and discover how to step into His purpose with peace and confidence.   New to the podcast? Start here: https://redhotmindset.com/podcast-start/   CONNECT WITH ME: ➡️ Website: https://redhotmindset.com/ ➡️ Join the Red Hot Accountability Club: https://redhotmindset.com/rha/ ➡️ Free mini course: Craft Your Marketing Strategy Without Social Media: https://redhotmindset.com/marketing/ ➡️ Free workshop: 3 pillars to setting and crushing goals in a stress-less, no hustle way https://redhotmindset.com/goals/

Urban Hannon, Taylor Patrick O'Neill, and Matthew Dugandzic answer your questions about beauty, the transcendentals, where to start reading St. Thomas Aquinas, and the Italian virtue of *sprezzatura*.To submit your questions about whatever for a future episode, email us at thequodlibets@gmail.com.Be sure to follow the Sacra Doctrina Project on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Patrick Madrid tackled a great question that could make you scratch your head a bit! How is it logical for God to create everything out of nothing? Our buddy Anonymous Andy from Rhode Island wrote in with a serious theological puzzle. He gets that God is logical and cannot create contradictions (like a four-sided triangle or a married bachelor). Then Andy hits us with the question: "If God created everything out of nothing, isn’t that a contradiction too?" Patrick’s Breakdown: Why This Isn’t a Contradiction 1. A Contradiction = Two Opposing Truths at the Same Time A four-sided triangle is actually impossible because "triangle" means "three-sided figure." If you try to add a fourth side, it's no longer a triangle. That’s a logical contradiction. Creating something out of nothing, however, is not. 2. God IS Existence Itself (Remember the Burning Bush?) Patrick takes us to Exodus 3, where Moses asks God, “Who should I say sent me?” and God replies: "I AM WHO AM." Not "I have being" but "I AM being." Unlike us, who received existence from something before us (our parents), God didn’t get existence from anything: He IS existence. 3. Everything in Creation Had a Beginning Everything we see: planets, people, Patrick Madrid’s radio show, came into existence because something caused it to exist. Here’s the important thing: there has to be a first cause, something that always existed and started it all. That "something" is God: the uncaused cause, the prime mover, the reason anything exists at all. 4. "Before" Creation? There Was No "Before"! We’re stuck thinking in terms of time, but time itself is part of creation. Saying, "What happened before creation?" is like asking, "What’s north of the North Pole?" (Nothing.) When God created, it wasn’t like He was sitting around twiddling His divine thumbs. There was no "before": only God, eternally existing. 5. It’s About God’s Power, Not a Magic Trick Creation ex nihilo (out of nothing) doesn’t mean "poof!" in a magician sort of way. It means that God, who IS existence, shares existence with created things. He isn’t reshaping pre-existing stuff like some cosmic Play-Doh; He gives being itself. Final Takeaway: It's All About God’s Nature Patrick wraps it up by emphasizing: Creating out of nothing isn’t a contradiction; it’s the logical result of who God is. If God wasn't the uncaused cause, nothing else could exist. He created not because He needed to, but out of love. God creating out of nothing isn’t like a square circle; it's the only way anything could exist at all.

Questions about whether God created other human beings not described in Genesis 1–2, whether the children of Adam and Eve had to commit incest, and whether women are more naive or less intelligent than men since Eve was deceived and not Adam.   Did God create other human beings not described in Genesis 1–2? If all humans came from Adam and Eve, wouldn't that mean early humanity was forced to commit incest? Are women more naive or less intelligent than men in general since Eve was deceived and not Adam?

In this episode of the Foundation Worldview Podcast, Elizabeth Urbanowicz addresses a profound question from an 8-year-old: "Why did God create Lucifer if He knew Lucifer would rebel?" Elizabeth walks listeners through how to respond when children ask tough questions about God's plan and the existence of evil. She explains how to affirm a child's curiosity, discern the root of their question, and guide them in biblical truths about God's character. With Scripture as the foundation, Elizabeth encourages parents to help their children understand that, while we may not know all the answers, we can trust in God's goodness and His ultimate plan for redemption. Tune in for practical guidance and recommended resources for deeper exploration. Recommended Resources: Why Does God Allow Evil by Dr. Clay Jones (accessible defense of free will and the problem of evil). Foundation Worldview Blog Series: "Mommy, Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?"

If God is all knowing do we really have free will? A few week's ago, I responded to a claim from a woman who said you cannot have an all knowing, all loving God, and Hell. So many people agreed with her and said if God is all knowing then we cannot have free will and make our own decisions. Like always, I take this debate back to the Bible where I break down the doctrine of free will, Hell, and the reason this woman might be justified in her claim IF and only IF God creates some for Heaven and some for Hell. But does He do that? We'll revisit her reel where she makes this claim and talk about all of this and more in today's episode.      Get your advent study in time for Christmas at Shandafulbright.com/shop Find Shanda www.shandafulbright.com Instagram & Facebook: @shandafulbright Email: hello@shandafulbright.com Free Resources: https://shandafulbright.com/links YouTube: http://bit.ly/ShandaYT2021 Store: www.Shandafulbright.com/shop  

Is faith in God a personal choice, or is it something God forces on people against their will? Misinterpretations of Romans 9 have led many Calvinists to read this narrative into the Scriptures, but what are they missing, and what does the context of Romans 9 reveal about its intended meaning?Frank revisits the discussion surrounding election issues and God's sovereignty for this midweek podcast. Can you have love without free will? Did God only die for some people? Does God allow us to make some choices but not others? Is there anything that God can't do? And what are some of the bad theological and moral implications of five-point Calvinism? All this and more will be discussed in this eye-opening midweek podcast episode.To view the entire VIDEO PODCAST, be sure to join our CrossExamined private community. It's the perfect place to jump into great discussions with like-minded Christians while providing financial support for our ministry.You can also SUPPORT THE PODCAST HERE.Resources mentioned during the episode:Podcast episode with Leighton Flowers: Free Will or Calvinism: Which Should You Choose?Leighton Flowers interview: UNMASKING the MYTH of Calvinism in ROMANS 9YouTube channel: Soteriology 101 with Dr. Leighton FlowersDebate: Leighton Flowers VS James White - Does John 6:44 Teach Unconditional Election?