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Grief doesn't always come with warning, but God promises He is near to the brokenhearted. If you're struggling to find the words to pray, you don't have to walk through it alone.

In times of suffering, loss, and hurt, remember that God will work all things for good in His children’s lives.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if God doesn't just love you—but actually delights in you?In this message from Isaiah 62, we explore a powerful truth many believers struggle to accept: God pursues His people, gives them a new name, and rejoices over them with joy. Discover how seeing yourself the way God sees you leads not to pride, but to deeper holiness, freedom, and joy in Jesus.

What if the reason your faith keeps falling apart is that you've built it on a deal God never agreed to?Too many of us walk into faith thinking it's a contract—“God, if you do this for me, I'll believe in You.” That makes sense until life hurts. When the money runs out, the diagnosis hits, or the prayers go unanswered, we're left wondering if God broke the deal. In this message, we look at John 2 and how the miracle at Cana reveals something far deeper than a magic trick. Jesus isn't interested in transactional faith. He wants trust that holds, even when the wine runs out.Real faith begins when the contract ends. Like the disciples watching Jesus turn water into wine or the paralyzed man lowered through the roof, it's not about the miracle—it's about what the miracle points to. When faith stops being about what Jesus can do for you and starts being about who He is, something shifts. Your foundation gets stronger. You stop interpreting God's love through your pain, and start trusting His heart when life doesn't make sense. That's where unshakable faith is born.

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Sooner or later, we all face difficult circumstances that challenge our faith. We want to believe that God is good and loving and powerful. But sometimes that's hard to square with the harsh realities of what we're going through. So how can we trust God in those challenging times when God doesn't make sense? Today, we're starting a new sermon series exploring some faith-shaking moments in the lives of several prominent New Testament figures as we seek answers to that pressing question. If you ever struggle to trust God, you're in good company…and this series is for you. Scripture Reading: Matthew 11:2-10 Share: Know someone who needs this message right now? Send them the link! Connect: https://rb.gy/0gguyc Give: https://pushpay.com/g/kindredumc Prayer: https://rb.gy/xwmuok Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/kindrednc.church/kindreds-latest-1-11-2026

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1.4.26 | "God Doesn't Have Grandchildren" | Rev. Judah Williams by The Rock Church of Fort Myers

The Lord does not need us but He does graciously choose to include us in His work.

Greg Willits joins Steve and Becky to share his personal story and witness to God's love. His book is God Doesn't Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom.

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The sermon emphasizes that upon salvation, believers are instantly granted an adult standing in God's family, not as spiritual infants but as mature heirs with full access to their Father. This adoption grants immediate knowledge of God as Father, the ability to pray with confidence, and the capacity to understand His Word without delay. Unlike natural children who must learn their father's identity and voice, Christians are immediately equipped to walk in spiritual maturity from the moment of regeneration. The message underscores that spiritual growth is not a gradual progression from infancy to adulthood but a call to live as mature children of God from the beginning. This truth liberates believers from self-imposed limitations and calls them to live with the authority and intimacy of adult sons and daughters.

In today's message, we look at the book of Habbakuk and about the difficult subject of when God doesn't make sense. In the uncomfortable seasons of life, while we wait, God wants us to turn to Him and dig deeper into relationship with Him. Let's listen in…LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:• Find a free study guide, show notes, & complete transcript here• Scripture References: Habakkuk 1:1–2:1; Psalm 46• Find out more about Covenant Church at ⁠covenantexperience.com

Pastor Nathan delivers an amazing message for our Christmas Eve service titled "Your childhood isn't the blueprint for God." If you accepted Christ we'd love to meet you! Click the link below to introduce yourself so we can help you along your faith journey! Click Here!

Are you worried about making the "nice" list for Christmas? Well, God doesn't operate that way! In this powerful first session from GTC Dallas 2024, Andrew Wommack reminds us that God's love isn't based on our behavior, performance, or how well we've measured up this year. Listen in as Andrew unpacks the greatness of our salvation and explains why we can't fully appreciate what Christ has done unless we understand what we've been forgiven of. God isn't checking a list—He's offering a gift: And that gift is Jesus! For more resources and to view our upcoming conferences and events: www.charisbiblecollege.org.         

Regardless of your weakness and background, God calls you to respond to your vocation.

God could have chosen any way to reveal Himself, but He chose to walk the earth as a human, experiencing ... Read More

When God's Ways Leave You Confused or Hurting What do you do when God doesn't make sense? When you're praying… trusting… being faithful — yet grief still comes, sickness lingers, finances stay tight, or answers never arrive? In this episode, we wrestle honestly with one of the most difficult and unsettling passages in Scripture — Ezekiel 24, where God tells the prophet Ezekiel that his wife will die and then commands him not to mourn publicly. This episode is for: Christian women walking through grief, loss, sickness, or deep confusion Believers struggling to reconcile God's goodness with painful circumstances Anyone asking, “God, what are You doing — and can I still trust You?” You'll learn what the Bible says to do when God's actions feel confusing or unfair, why God is not a “genie in a bottle,” and how to anchor your faith when understanding feels out of reach. If you're seeking thoughtful, faith-filled clarity around your health or next steps, I offer one-time Health Clarity Sessions for women who want Christ-centered guidance without overwhelm.

God Doesn't Have to Test You! God knew what you were going to do before the foundation of the world! Find out more on this episode of Fight To Win with Pastor Kurt Owen.Tactical Tip: Many of our videos contain a short section we call Tactical Tips. Most offer ways to improve personal safety and security. The tactical tip on this video starts at 1:15. Pastor Kurt talks about the value purchasing as close to an exact replica of the firearm we carry for duty or CCW in order to keep up our training in times when the price of ammo is high.Request the Free Offer: https://www.fighttowin.tvLearn More, Register for Events & Donate:https://www.kurtowen.com/***2025 UPDATED TEXT TO GIVE INFORMATION***Text GIVEKOM to 44321Prefer to Watch the Video?https://youtu.be/Wf9w2LiN4_4Become a supporter of this podcasthttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fight-to-win-tv-with-kurt-owen--5638799/support.

Maria Morera Johnson and Heidi Hess Saxton interview Greg Willits, author of God Doesn't Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom (Sophia Institute Press). Greg Willits is a Catholic author, media creator, and evangelist. Founder of RosaryArmy.com, along with his wife, Jennifer Greg has written numerous books, including the newly published God Doesn't Hate Me After All, a powerful memoir of faith, healing, and rediscovering God's relentless love. A pioneer in Catholic new media, Greg has produced podcasts, videos, and resources that have helped countless people grow in their spiritual lives. With honesty and humor, he shares the ups and downs of discipleship, inviting others to encounter Christ with authenticity and hope.   Links in Show:· God Doesn't Hate Me After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom Rosary Army Website

This isn't a judgment, and it certainly doesn't describe every parent—but it raises an important question worth an honest conversation. And yes… that's exactly what we're talking about on Faith & Freedom this week. In this episode of Faith & Freedom, Dr. Bryan Ardis talks about hidden health risks we often overlook, Kelly Walker shares why resistance tends to show up right before breakthrough, and Pastor Anthony Thomas reminds us that God never calls us backward — when the Spirit leads, He always moves us forward. 0:00 – 24:04 | Smartphones, EMFs & the Quiet Crisis No One Wants to Talk About We handed our kids devices to keep them "safe." So why are anxiety, depression, obesity, and sleep disorders exploding? Dr. Bryan Ardis breaks down the pediatric research linking early smartphone use to serious health consequences—and exposes the EMF saturation most families don't even realize they're living in. From hormone disruption to mental health fallout, this is a conversation that's long overdue—and wildly uncomfortable for a tech-addicted culture. 24:05 – 34:22 | When Authority Slips Away—and No One Notices Somewhere along the way, parents lost the upper hand… and the system was happy to take it. Kelly Walker digs into why so many families feel powerless right now—and how government overreach and cultural chaos thrive when authority disappears at home. Reclaiming it doesn't start in Washington. It starts at the dinner table, in daily decisions, and in the courage to lead instead of outsource. 34:23 – 44:32 | God Doesn't Call You Backward—Only Forward What if the thing holding you stuck isn't your circumstances… but what you're still carrying? Shemane and Pastor Anthony Thomas talk about how God's direction is always forward-moving—never backward-facing. The Holy Spirit doesn't keep us trapped in old wounds or regret. He leads us into new ground, new clarity, and the strength to step into what's next without dragging the past behind us. Resources Dr. Bryan Ardis —  Website: TheDrArdisShow.com  Instagram: @TheDrArdisShow   Kelly Walker —  Website: realfreedomtalk.com Rumble: @realfreedomtalk  Instagram: @RealFreedomTalk Facebook: Kelly Walker Pastor Anthony Thomas —  Website: TipOfTheSpearChurch.org Rumble: Tip of the Spear Church  Sponsors Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday,  10 am EST on Real America's Voice https://americasvoice.news/playlists/faith-and-freedom-with-shemane/ 12:00 pm EST on www.youtube.com/shemane https://youtu.be/H-jOuN04SRo?si=7pDJswTS-4Ubqrug  Protect yourself with EMP Shield  Use the promo code "SHEMANE"  Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock  at https://lifewave.com/shemane  Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com  Organic natural products to help your family thrive with  https://www.rowecasaorganics.com/Shemane and use the promo code FAITH Use promo code "FAITH" To Purchase "My Pillow" at  https://www.mypillow.com/  or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code "FAITH"  Use promo code "FREEDOM" to receive 20% off your first order at https://brickhousenutrition.com/collections/field-of-greens  Check out Shemane's new programs https://shemanenugent.rocks/fit-n-fabulous-starter-pack https://shemanenugent.rocks/faith-fuel-21day-daily-devo  Check out Shemane's books: Purchase Shemane's New Book 'Abundantly Well' on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Abundantly-Well-Bible-Based-Increased-Vibrant/dp/1680999249 Purchase Shemane's new #1 Bestseller 'Killer House': https://www.amazon.com/Killer-House-Air-Your-Killing/dp/B0C5GK5RB7 4 Minutes to Happy: https://www.amazon.com/Minutes-Happy-Happier-Healthier-Dreams/dp/1642795895 Kill It and Grill It Cookbook: https://www.amazon.com/Kill-Grill-Guide-Preparing-Cooking/dp/1621575829 Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions, positive feedback (!!) & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com  Watch Killer House Documentary: https://www.killerhouse.org Get Wildly Well at https://www.shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane Facebook: @shemane.nugent #FaithAndFreedom #ShemaneNugent #ChristianFaith #FaithInAction #GodsPlan #SpiritualWarfare #ChristianCourage

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Father Dave welcomes friend of the show Greg Willits to discuss how the writings of Saint Louis de Montfort have impacted Greg's mental health journey. He is the founder and executive director of RosaryArmy.com, as well as the host of the Rosary Army podcast with his wife, Jennifer. Greg is the author of "God Doesn't Hate Me, After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom."  

In this message from December 7th, 2025, Pastor Robby Gallaty examines John the Baptist's last correspondence with Jesus to show why God can be trusted even when are prayers are not answered in the way that we'd like. Speaker: Robby Gallaty

Join Pastor Chris DeArman from CityRise Church as he explores the profound meaning behind Jesus's humble arrival, challenging the idea that God keeps His distance. This sermon focuses on the core Big Idea of Christmas: God does not do long distance relationships.

God Doesn't hide your teachers Prophet Dan teaches us about our teachers and ow to decern them as well as how to live with them . For God's method of deliverance is information and this information comes through Shepherds.

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In this episode, I talk about why surrender is not weakness — it's spiritual maturity, how tightening your grip actually delays what God is trying to give you, the difference between control that restricts and release that expands, why God widens your life after you loosen your hands, the signs you're resisting God's timing vs. responding to it. how letting go prepares you for blessings you can't yet see, what “open hands” make room for in your relationships, purpose, and calling and more. CONNECT WITH ME…→ Instagram — @mattgottesman→ My Substack — mattgottesman.substack.com → Apparel — thenicheisyou.comRESOURCES…→ Recommended Book List — CLICK HERE→ Masterclass — CLICK HEREWORKSHOPS + MASTERCLASS:→ Need MORE clarity? - Here's the FREE… 6 Days to Clarity Workshop - clarity for your time, energy, money, creativity, work & play→ Write, Design, Build: Content Creator Studio & OS - Growing the niche of you, your audience, reach, voice, passion & incomeOTHER RELATED EPISODES:Answered Prayers Are Often Disguised As Uncomfortable BlessingsApple: https://apple.co/3HTDsjGSpotify: https://bit.ly/3JYc4l7

This week in our Wild Invitation series, we're walking through Saul's unforgettable transformation into Paul—a story that reminds us just how powerful a true encounter with Jesus can be. We unpack what it looks like to surrender fully to the Holy Spirit, even in the areas of our lives we've held back. Through raw stories and biblical insight, we talk about how real change often begins with humility, obedience, and the courage to say yes. Whether you're craving deeper faith or wondering if God can still use your gifts, this episode will challenge and comfort you in all the right ways. In This Episode [00:00] Winter Coffee Chats + Kicking Off Acts 3 [03:10] Triggered by Bible Characters? Let's Talk Paul [07:00] Updates and a Little Behind-the-Scenes Fun [08:45] Catching Up: From Stephen's Martyrdom to Saul's Mission [11:00] The Road to Damascus: A Life-Changing Encounter [14:00] Real-Life Testimonies of Transformation [20:00] Humility, Surrender, and the Power of Saying Yes [23:30] Ananias and Why We Need Community in Our Faith [29:00] God Doesn't Waste Who You Are—He Redeems It [33:00] Final Thoughts: Transformation in Every Season ⁠⁠ORDER OUR NEW STUDY!⁠⁠⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Piper and Leaf: Visit ⁠⁠⁠PiperandLeaf.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to pick up an Advent Tea set for you or someone you love! NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us!

Fletch Wiley is a graduate of the University of North Texas, home of the One O'Clock Lab Band, and earned a graduate fellowship to Yale University. He has built a career working with diverse groups of artists, churches, theaters, ad agencies and record labels and has performed with luminary musical artists Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Doc Severinsen and Gladys Knight and the Pips. Fletch's story is one of rebirth from a music scene full of drugs and wayward hopes to new life, new hope, and new purpose. Grab his book to read the story! https://a.co/d/5Aon5HCLearn more!https://fletchwiley.com/Be in touch!Instagram: @biblejazzSubscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2Follow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5MAnd at www.UPPC.orgMusic:"Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-sambaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"On Hold for You" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Fletch Wiley is a graduate of the University of North Texas, home of the One O'Clock Lab Band, and earned a graduate fellowship to Yale University. He has built a career working with diverse groups of artists, churches, theaters, ad agencies and record labels and has performed with luminary musical artists Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Doc Severinsen and Gladys Knight and the Pips. Fletch's story is one of rebirth from a music scene full of drugs and wayward hopes to new life, new hope, and new purpose. Grab his book to read the story! https://a.co/d/5Aon5HCLearn more!https://fletchwiley.com/Be in touch!Instagram: @biblejazzSubscribe to Bible Jazz on Apple!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uppc-podcast/id1450663729?mt=2Follow on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/2YLbRFDsJbqGEAkMuJ1E5MAnd at www.UPPC.orgMusic:"Vibing Over Venus" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Modern Jazz Samba" by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4063-modern-jazz-sambaLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"On Hold for You" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”What if the love you've been searching for has been quietly pursuing you all along? That's the heartbeat of this conversation with Greg Willits—author, award-winning media producer, and co-founder of Rosary Army—who opens up about childhood abuse, early exposure to pornography, depression, anxiety, and a late-stage collapse that forced him to seek real healing. Greg doesn't offer platitudes. He shares how a priest's advice to go to weekly confession, Catholic therapy, and daily fidelity to the rosary set the stage for a breakthrough guided by St. Louis de Montfort's The Love of Eternal Wisdom.If this conversation moved you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find the show. Then grab free chapters at rosaryarmy.com/wisdom and start your own journey toward Eternal Wisdom today.Read "Directing Our Passions and Desires to a Love that is Beautiful" Here are the links to Jack's Substack and  X https://x.com/JP2RenewalCheck out the Podcast on YouTubeContact us: info@jp2renew.orgSupport the show

Igniting Contagious Faith!Sermon Notes: https://links.kchanford.com/sunday

That was a pile of money.   “The king of Syria said, ‘Go to, go, and I will send a letter unto the king of Israel.' And he departed, and took with him ten talents of silver, and six thousand pieces of gold, and ten changes of raiment.” - 2 Kings 5:5 (KJV)  

An AI generated song just hit number one on the country charts. Impressive, but still artificial. It reminded me how different God is. His Word, His Son, His Spirit… all truth, all real, always trustworthy.

Sometimes it's not that you need more — it's that you need to see what you already have diff erently. In this episode, we talk about how God can take the little that's in your hands and stretch it beyond what you thought was possible.Key Scriptures Mentioned - John 6:1-14Resources: ★ Journal Mastery Academy - Coachyourwaytowealth.com/Journalmasteryacademy★ Start Your Own Podcast Course - https://www.skillshare.com/en/classes/How-To-Start-A-Podcast-For-Beginners/1142543427?teacherRef=958930354&via=teacher-referral&utm_campaign=teacher-referral-1142543427&utm_source=Skillshare&utm_medium=class-teacher-referral-email★ The Royal Faith Journal - https://prosperingwithchrist.systeme.io/theroyalfaithjournalFollow Us On YouTube, Tiktok, Instagram, and Facebook: @ProsperingWithChrist

We're joined by Tyler Blanski, author, talks about his book Find Your Fight: Rugged Wisdom for Faithful Dads Who Refuse to Settle. Dr. Ray Guarendi, author, talks about his book Drama-Free Discipline: Dr. Ray Coaches You to Parenting Success. Greg Willits, author, talks about his book God Doesn't Hate Me, After All: Discovering Louis de Montfort's Love of Eternal Wisdom.

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Have you ever felt disappointed with God? Maybe you prayed for healing, believed for a breakthrough, or waited for an answer that never came — at least not the way you expected. In this episode of How to Win, Mike and Tiffany Moore have an honest conversation about what it means to wrestle with disappointment in Jesus and still hold onto faith. We'll talk about why disappointment happens, how to process unmet expectations, and how to bring our real emotions to God without losing hope. If you've ever wondered, “Why didn't God come through the way I thought He would?” this conversation is for you.

God wants you to be free of all insecurity. Today, Joyce shares stories from Scripture to help you more fully appreciate God's plan for your life.

Have you ever struggled with jealousy? Learn how to live free from envy and focus on the good things God has planned for your life.

Bell Curve author joins the intellectual mob (Peter Thiel, Jordan Peterson, Ross Douthat et al) and finds GodCharles Murray, the infamous co-author of the Bell Curve, has joined the crowd and is Taking Religion Seriously. But what if God doesn't take him seriously—or worse, finds his work on cognitive elites sufficiently annoying to sentence him to give powerpoint presentations on IQ for eternity? Murray doesn't seem too stressed by these Dantesque scenarios. Instead, he's eager to keep up with his Quaker wife, Catherine Bly Cox, who has taken religion far more seriously than Murray himself. Even Murray's discovery of God feels slightly detached and skeptical—as if the social scientist is laughing at himself for doing such an unverifiable and perhaps even low IQ thing. So if Murray can't take his own faith seriously, why should God—or fellow skeptics of today's mob fashion for religion—take him any more seriously? 1. The Intellectual Zeitgeist Has Shifted on Religion Twenty years ago, the New Atheists (Dawkins, Dennett, Hitchens) dominated intellectual discourse. Today, figures from Peter Thiel to Jordan Peterson to Ross Douthat are taking religion seriously again. Murray sees this as the West emerging from “intellectual adolescence”—no longer assuming our Enlightenment parents were wrong about everything.2. Science Has Flipped from Religion's Enemy to Its Unexpected Ally For centuries, scientific discoveries (evolution, psychology, astronomy) delivered body blows to religious belief. But Murray argues that 20th-century science—from the Big Bang to near-death experiences to the hard problem of consciousness—has created new mysteries that materialism can't explain but religion can. We've moved from a “god of the gaps” to genuine scientific anomalies that challenge pure materialism.3. Spiritual Sensitivity Is a Trait, Not an Achievement Murray believes sensitivity to spiritual matters is like musical ability or artistic appreciation—a genetically grounded continuum from low to high. His wife has access to spiritual insights he doesn't. This isn't about intelligence (both Christopher Hitchens and Francis Collins are brilliant) but about a distinct cognitive capacity. Smart people at Harvard don't believe because they lack this trait, not because they're smarter.4. Murray Is Chasing His Wife's Faith (and Losing) Catherine Bly Cox began her religious journey after feeling she loved their baby “more than evolution required”—sensing she was a conduit for mysterious, superfluous love. Her faith has slowly evolved “like a light on a rheostat.” Murray, the empiricist, can't access what she experiences. He's stuck investigating historicity and near-death experiences while she explores meaning and the human condition. He's envious but can't catch up.5. Murray Won't Apologize for The Bell Curve—Even to God When pressed about whether guilt over his controversial work might motivate his religious turn, Murray was emphatic: “Not the slightest. I am not only proud of the bell curve, I think that the bell curve contains the germ of a lot of the arguments I've been making to you today.” He insists God cannot be anthropomorphized or placed on an IQ scale. But his refusal to reckon with how his life's work might look from a divine perspective—or from the perspective of Christian love and universal human dignity—suggests his religious journey remains fundamentally intellectual rather than transformative. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

In this mind-opening episode of A Course in Miracles podcast, Jennifer Hadley dismantles the deeply ingrained belief that God punishes us for being sinful, revealing instead that all punishment is self-inflicted through projection of our own guilt and shame. Drawing from ACIM Chapter 3 and Lesson 189, she shares her personal breakthrough of recognizing how she used self-destructive behaviors like drinking and overeating not just to numb herself, but to reinforce her belief that she was bad and deserved punishment—a pattern she traces to centuries of religious conditioning about being sinners. Through the "law of seeing" principle, Jennifer demonstrates that when we feel God's love within us, we perceive a world of mercy, but when we harbor self-hatred, we see only fear and cruelty, ultimately inviting listeners to release these ancient patterns of guilt before entering the new 9-year cycle in 2026. To learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠A Course in Miracles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Powerofloveministry.net⁠⁠⁠⁠. For the transcript of this episode and more please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LivingACourseinMiracles.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. We are still as God created us - perfect, innocent and free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Transformed Podcast Episode 146 | October 23, 2025 Dr. Greg Gifford explores how contentment is learned, not found. Through biblical wisdom and relatable insight, he reveals how trusting and obeying God changes both your actions and your heart. Discover how to experience genuine peace and delight in God's plan for your life. ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

This season, we've been talking about what to do when you look around at your life and think, “Wait… this is not what I ordered.” Maybe things didn't turn out the way you thought they would — and now you're asking those big, scary, beautiful questions: Who am I now? What do I want? Where do I go from here? But for a lot of us who grew up in church, those questions can feel… complicated. Because somewhere along the way, we were taught that it's wrong to want things. That it's dangerous to trust ourselves. That being a “good Christian woman” means making yourself smaller — dying to yourself, staying quiet, and serving everyone else first. Today we're having a conversation I think so many of us need — about what faith actually asks of us. Our guest is Dr. Alison Cook, a therapist, host of The Best of You podcast, and author of the bestselling book by the same name. Alison is an expert at the intersection of faith and psychology. She helps women heal from past wounds, develop a strong sense of self, and experience a loving God who is for them — not asking them to disappear. We're going to talk about what self-denial really means, how to know when faith has turned into self-erasure, and what it looks like to follow Jesus without losing yourself in the process. You ready? Let's jump into my conversation with Alison! Mentioned in this episode:

In this message, Pastor Levi Lusko teaches from 1 Chronicles 4:9–10 about the prayer of Jabez. Discover how God can bless and enlarge your life when you choose faith over fear, prayer over passivity, and bold belief over settling for “some.” You're not stuck where you started—God wants to do more than you can imagine.NEXT STEPS:Ask for prayer or connect with a pastor: https://freshlife.church/contactRegister your decision to follow Jesus and receive free resources: https://freshlife.church/know-godGive a financial gift to support what God is doing as we take steps forward to see the Gospel reach far and wide: https://freshlife.church/giveSUBSCRIBE:Sign up to receive encouragement straight to your inbox, and to stay up to date with announcements, events, and more: https://church.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=6ea4d82b2567db3e86b7767cd&id=451f2fe63eDon't miss a video! Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch?sub_confirmation=1CONNECT ON SOCIALS:Website: https://freshlife.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshlifeFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/freshlifechurchTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/freshlifeYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/freshlifechurch/Fresh Life Church was pioneered by Pastors Levi and Jennie Lusko in 2007. We exist to see those stranded in sin find life and liberty in Jesus Christ. Today Fresh Life's ministry impacts people with the radical, life-changing message of Jesus' grace, spilling across Montana, Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho… and beyond.

What if God can do more without your hustle than with it? Lisa Fields of the Jude 3 Project shares her journey from workaholic apologist to discovering that God doesn't need our striving—He wants our trust, our healed hearts, and our willingness to rest in His sufficiency.

The Uplift app is here! Try it free for 30 days What if I told you that overthinking isn't proof of brilliance—it's fear in a fancy outfit? It looks productive. It feels responsible. But let's be honest—it's just mental busywork dressed up like wisdom. Overthinking is like binge-watching the same three episodes of worry on repeat, hoping the plot twist will finally reveal itself. Here's the truth, friend: you don't need more time to think. You need a fresh approach to move forward. Because after a couple of hours, your brain turns into a GPS stuck in “recalculating”—lots of noise, zero progress. But today? We're done with that. No more spiraling. No more second-guessing. No more talking yourself out of the very thing God keeps nudging you toward. This is your permission slip to stop overanalyzing and start obeying. This episode is your exit ramp from analysis paralysis—and a bold eviction notice to those rent-free thoughts that have overstayed their welcome.   Timestamps: (03:15) - Why Smart Women Fall Into the Trap of Overthinking (04:19) - How Overthinking Pretends to Be Wisdom (But Isn't) (04:38) - Why Certainty Is a Myth and Clarity Is What You Really Need (07:32) - God Doesn't Need Your Perfection to Use You Powerfully (09:18) - Simple, Practical Steps to Finally Get Unstuck WATCH ALLI  ON YOUTUBE   Links to great things we discussed:    Catalyst Mastermind Alli's Makeup Recommendation - IT Cosmetics CC+ Nude Glow I hope you loved this episode!