Podcasts about Gomer

What is medicine really for? In this solo episode, Gomer explores the purpose of medicine through the lens of Scripture, philosophy, and the Catholic faith. Drawing from Sirach, Plato, St. Thomas Aquinas, Edmund Pellegrino, and the healing ministry of Jesus, he argues that today's healthcare crisis is ultimately a crisis of understanding what it means to be human. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

Luke and Gomer talk about the passing of Gomer's father, but the episode isn't all doom and gloom (just the appropriate amount). Also included this week: an attempted murder, gray-market drugs, and a review of The Odyssey. In This Episode: Luke and Gomer compare notes on sleep, snoring, and inheriting their dads' blood pressure meds The legend of Dave Van Vickel: grocery deliveries, a mid-street knife fight, and a jury summons A review of The Odyssey movie, mythology demythologized, and Elliot Page's casting Gomer reflects on his father's death, anticipatory grief, the Sirach 38 reading, and the funeral Don Gormley's Shell/Texaco career stories, plus Luke's deep dive into nasal breathing, buzz breathing, nitric oxide, and gray-market Redatrutide Chapters: 00:00: Intro — Sleep Problems and a New YouTube Rabbit Hole 06:09: Blood Pressure Meds, Family History, and Following in Dad's Footsteps 08:21: The Legend of Dave Van Vickel (Knife Fights and Groceries) 16:53: Sponsor — Faith Mosier, Dallas Healing House 18:37: The Odyssey Movie Review 24:41: Back to Dad — Carrying His Ashes and the Sirach 38 Reading 32:11: Anticipatory Grief, Hard Conversations, and the Funeral 1:00:47: Don Gormley's Career — From Skelly Oil to the Shell Tanker Standoff 1:10:04: Sponsor — Cloister Ignatian Prayer App 1:14:16: Welcome to the Dead Dads Club 1:16:34: Nasal Breathing, Buzz Breathing, and Nitric Oxide 1:32:02: Redatrutide, GLP-1s, and Wrapping Up Resources Mentioned: Dallas Healing House Cloister Ignatian Prayer ParishSOFT Catching Foxes Substack Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

This was a Money Mindset Monday meeting led by Dan where participants discussed real estate challenges and business strategies. Amy shared her struggle with off-market probate listings where clients wanted higher prices than the market would support, and Dan provided detailed guidance on client communication using the LOVE method (Listen, Observe, Validate, Educate) developed by Rene Rodriguez. Dan emphasized the importance of understanding clients' perspectives, asking curious questions, and demonstrating empathy during negotiations. The discussion then shifted to broader market challenges, with Dan advising participants to focus on process over results, maintain consistency despite difficult market conditions, and invest in professional development opportunities like EXP Con to connect with successful agents.

Would you trust God enough to accept the radical call of Hosea? In this convicting message, Tyler lays out for us the often forgotten part of God's redeeming and sanctifying plan. We see ourselves as the Gomer, the sinner who returns to God. But we often stop short and don't see ourselves as Hosea, the prophet who in turn must carry out the hard tasks from God. Do we trust God enough to accept His radical calling even when it requires sacrifice and suffering from our part?

What is God really like? In this powerful message, we continue our study through the book of Hosea and discover a breathtaking picture of God's love. Through the story of Hosea and Gomer, we see that God loves us like a devoted husband; even when we are unfaithful, broken, and far from Him. This sermon explores some of life's biggest questions: Does God exist? What is He like? And what does He want from us? Through Scripture, we learn that while our sin has consequences, God never stops pursuing us. Just as Hosea redeemed Gomer, Jesus came to rescue us when we could not rescue ourselves. We also celebrate incredible stories of life change through baptism, witnessing people publicly declare their faith in Jesus Christ. Their testimonies remind us that no one is beyond God's grace and that every person has an opportunity to come home to Him. In this message: The powerful story of Hosea and Gomer God's unfailing love and pursuit of His people The reality of sin, grace, and redemption How Jesus fulfills the story of Hosea Inspiring baptism testimonies and life change No matter where you are in your faith journey, this message is a reminder that God has not given up on you. His invitation still stands: Come home.

Main Point God remains faithful even when His people are unfaithful. This sermon introduces the book of Hosea, explaining its context among the minor prophets and outlining its central rhythm of sin, judgment, and restoration. The preacher analyzes Hosea's symbolic marriage to Gomer as a living illustration of Israel's spiritual adultery and God's subsequent covenantal response. Key themes include the withdrawal of mercy due to rebellion and the ultimate promise of reconciliation through God's unconditional faithfulness. The message emphasizes that while judgment is necessary for sin, God's primary intent is always restoration and the reclamation of His people as His own. The sermon concludes with an urgent invitation for listeners to repent, trust in Jesus Christ, and rely on God's enduring grace.

Main Point God remains faithful even when His people are unfaithful. This sermon introduces the book of Hosea, explaining its context among the minor prophets and outlining its central rhythm of sin, judgment, and restoration. The preacher analyzes Hosea's symbolic marriage to Gomer as a living illustration of Israel's spiritual adultery and God's subsequent covenantal response. Key themes include the withdrawal of mercy due to rebellion and the ultimate promise of reconciliation through God's unconditional faithfulness. The message emphasizes that while judgment is necessary for sin, God's primary intent is always restoration and the reclamation of His people as His own. The sermon concludes with an urgent invitation for listeners to repent, trust in Jesus Christ, and rely on God's enduring grace.

"The word of the Lord that came unto Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. The beginning of the word of the Lord by Hosea. And the Lord said to Hosea, Go, take unto thee a wife of whoredoms and children of whoredoms: for the land hath committed great whoredom, departing from the Lord. So he went and took Gomer the daughter of Diblaim; which conceived, and bare him a son. And the Lord said unto him, Call his name Jezreel; for yet a little while, and I will avenge the blood of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and will cause to cease the kingdom of the house of Israel. And it shall come to pass at that day, that I will break the bow of Israel, in the valley of Jezreel. And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away. But I will have mercy upon the house of Judah, and will save them by the Lord their God, and will not save them by bow, nor by sword, nor by battle, by horses, nor by horsemen. Now when she had weaned Loruhamah, she conceived, and bare a son. Then said God, Call his name Loammi: for ye are not my people, and I will not be your God. Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be as the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured nor numbered; and it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people, there it shall be said unto them, Ye are the sons of the living God. Then shall the children of Judah and the children of Israel be gathered together, and appoint themselves one head, and they shall come up out of the land: for great shall be the day of Jezreel." Hosea 1-3

What does it mean to practice medicine as a faithful Catholic? Dave VanVickle is joined by Grant and Christy Martsolf to explore a vision of healthcare that treats the whole person, not just the symptoms. They discuss restorative medicine, the dignity of the human person, AI, lessons from COVID, and how faith is shaping the future of healthcare through their new practice, Headwaters Clinic. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

Dan delivered a motivational speech about real estate during 4th of July week, emphasizing that real estate success requires patience and focusing on process rather than immediate outcomes. He shared his 15-year real estate journey, including his transition from teaching to flipping houses and eventually building a real estate sales business, highlighting how it took three years to see meaningful traction. Dan stressed that real estate is fundamentally a relationship business that requires consistent effort including making 25 calls weekly, conducting at least three CMA reports, scheduling four face-to-face meetings, and adding two people to your database each week. He warned against getting discouraged during what he called the "June slump" when progress seems slow, encouraging participants to focus on daily activities rather than annual goals and to maintain faith in the process even when results aren't immediate. Dan concluded by reassuring the group that consistent process-focused work would pay off when market conditions improve, and offered support to anyone struggling with building their real estate business.

If you want to give through Grace Church you can do so here: https://pushpay.com/g/grace-alone?src=hpp&r=monthlyStories of Struggle: The Pathway Through is a 10-week series where we look at real people in Scripture who faced fear, rejection, waiting, and more—and how God led them through. Discover how He meets us in our struggles and leads us forward with faith, courage, and purpose.To Learn more about Grace Church go to https://gracechurchco.com/In this message titled Loving Through Betrayal, Pastor Rick Long explores the emotional and spiritual complexities of betrayal through the biblical story of the prophet Hosea (0:40). The sermon addresses how to navigate personal hurt and bitterness by focusing on God's grace and restoration.Key themes and takeaways:Understanding Betrayal: Pastor Long notes that while we have all been betrayed and have betrayed others, God is the only truly innocent party who has been consistently betrayed by humanity (1:53 - 12:51).The Lesson of Hosea: God commanded Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman, Gomer, to serve as a living metaphor for God's relationship with a wayward Israel. Despite her repeated unfaithfulness, Hosea was called to love and buy her back, mirroring the redemptive love of Jesus Christ (8:00 - 12:11).Five Steps to Healing:Face your pain: Bring your hurts to God rather than suppressing them (18:10).Seek God in the desert: Use painful seasons as an opportunity for God to speak tenderly to you and draw you back to Him (26:46).Release bitterness immediately: Bitterness is a choice that poisons the heart; it must be surrendered to prevent it from destroying you (29:54).Receive healing: Focus on restoration rather than just reconciliation, allowing God to restore your ability to trust, love, and hope (41:52).Find your identity in God: When your worth is rooted in God's unconditional love, rejection and betrayal cannot destroy your purpose (48:31).Closing Encouragement:Pastor Long concludes by emphasizing that God's response to brokenness is always restoration (46:08). He invites viewers to trust Jesus as their savior and to lean on the community of faith, such as Celebrate Recovery or small groups, to process grief and find healing (55:46 - 57:50).0:00 - Introduction0:40 - The Series: Stories of Struggle1:53 - Understanding Betrayal8:00 - The Story of Hosea and Gomer12:51 - God's Perspective on Religious Activity vs. Love18:10 - Step 1: Face Your Pain23:31 - Step 2: Ask God into Your Brokenness29:54 - Step 3: Release Bitterness Immediately41:52 - Step 4: Receive Healing48:31 - Step 5: Find Your Identity in God55:46 - Invitation to Trust Jesus58:50 - Church Announcements and Closing

July 14, 2026 Daily Devotional:  “Found, Named, and Loved”Hosea 2:23 ​"I will plant her for myself in the land; I will show love to the one I called ‘Not my loved one.' I will say to those called ‘Not my people,' ‘You are my people'; and they will say, ‘You are my God.'" ​There is a profound exhaustion that comes from living in "survival mode"—the constant, wearying effort of carrying responsibilities, setting aside personal dreams, and keeping everything afloat. In those long seasons, it is incredibly easy to feel detached, forgotten, or defined strictly by the roles you perform for others rather than who you are at your core. ​The book of Hosea meets us right in that place of weariness. The narrative of Hosea and Gomer is a raw, heartbreakingly beautiful human picture of a divine reality: a love that pursues, restores, and reclaims. ​Before this verse, names of rejection were spoken. Labels of distance and broken identity were worn like heavy armor. But in Hosea 2:23, God shifts the narrative entirely. He doesn't just offer a passive forgiveness; He initiates a radical reversal of identity. ​God begins by saying, "I will plant her for myself in the land." To be planted means to stop wandering. It means an end to the displacement of survival mode and the beginning of security, nourishment, and roots. He doesn't plant us so we can merely produce for Him; He plants us for Himself—because He desires our presence. ​Then comes the rewriting of the labels; ​The one once called "Not loved" is explicitly showered with covenant mercy and deep affection. ​The ones once pushed away as "Not my people" are pulled into the inner circle and called "My people." ​God speaks the truth of who we are before we even find the words to respond. Notice the order of the conversation: He claims us first. Only after He declares, "You are my people," does the soul find the breath and the freedom to answer, "You are my God." No matter how many years you have spent feeling defined by what was lost, delayed, or set aside, God's language toward you haven't changed. He does not see a resume of survival; He sees a person to be planted, named, and deeply loved. The verse proves that God's ultimate desire is restoration, not destruction because grace outweighs judgment. He allows His people to experience the consequences of their choices (the "Not my people" phase), but His final word is always mercy. Hosea 2:23 means that no one is too far gone for God'sgrace. It is a declaration that God specializes in reclaiming what was lost, renaming what was broken, and bringing those who feel entirely unwanted into a deep, mutual relationship of belonging. What old labels, weary mindsets, or heavy roles are you carrying today that need to be replaced by God's declaration: "You are mine"? What does it look like for you to rest and let yourself be "planted" today?

Pastor Jason continues the study through Hosea with chapter 3, where the redemption of Gomer provides one of Old Testament's clearest pictures of the gospel. Through Hosea's pursuit, purchase, and restoration of his unfaithful wife, we see the greater love of Christ, who provided the way, purchased our redemption, is transforming us by His grace, and will one day complete His work in us.

What does Jesus really mean when he tells his disciples to "heal the sick"? Gomer reflects on accompanying his father through his final days before introducing a new season on Catholic healthcare. Together, Gomer and Dave explore the Church's vision for medicine, the dignity of every patient, and why healthcare is more than a profession, it's a vocation to share in Christ's healing ministry. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

What if the greatest thing keeping you from God isn't your past—but your refusal to stop hiding?In this powerful message, Pastor Keenan Clark shows how Jesus already knows the parts of our lives we've tried to cover up, yet He still comes looking for us with grace.From Palm Sunday to the story of Hosea and Gomer, this message reminds us that God's love never stops pursuing us.You don't have to hide anymore.Key Scriptures* Matthew 23:37–38* Matthew 21* Matthew 27* Hosea 1–3* Genesis 3 GIVING To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world click here: https://authenticchurch.com/give GET CONNECTED Ready to check out Authentic Church in person? We can't wait to meet you in person. Simply fill out the form below and we'll make sure to give you the VIP treatment upon your first visit. https://authenticchurch.com/plan-a-visit ABOUT AUTHENTIC CHURCH Authentic Church exists so that people will have an authentic encounter with God, be set free, and grow in Christ. Our mission is to help each person at Authentic believe in Jesus, belong to family, inspire true worship, walk in God's Spirit, and build the kingdom of God.

Lisa and I celebrate God's grace in the story of Gomer, remembering our dependence on Him. I consider the worldwide popularity of soccer as we end our World Cup journey. In Prophets I speak about Obadiah's message to the Edomites and to His people. Finally, why we ought to pray without fear.

This weekend at Northeast, we kicked off a brand-new Bible study series through the book of Hosea, one of the most powerful pictures of God's grace in all of Scripture. Tyler opened Hosea and took us on a Bible-study journey through Israel's history to help us understand the context behind one of the Bible's most shocking commands: "Go and marry a prostitute." God called the prophet Hosea to marry Gomer, an unfaithful woman, as a living illustration of Israel's relationship with God. Just as Gomer repeatedly ran from Hosea, Israel repeatedly ran from God through idolatry, rebellion, and covenant unfaithfulness. Although Israel was enjoying political success and prosperity under King Jeroboam II, Hosea revealed a deeper problem: their hearts had drifted from God. They were worshiping idols, trusting other sources for blessing, and breaking their covenant with the Lord. But Hosea's story is not ultimately about judgment it's about grace. Even after Gomer abandoned him, Hosea continued to love her. When she found herself broken, enslaved, and at rock bottom, Hosea paid the price to buy her back and bring her home. That redemption story points directly to Jesus. Just as Hosea redeemed his unfaithful bride, Jesus came to redeem us. We are Gomer. We are the ones who wander. Yet Jesus refuses to give up on us. He pursues us, pays our debt, covers our shame, and invites us back into relationship with Him. The heart of the message was simple: It's time to come home. No matter your past, your failures, or how far you've drifted, God's grace is greater. Through Jesus, forgiveness, restoration, and a new beginning are available to everyone. Jesus paid the price to bring us home; will we respond to His invitation? Check out our videos to learn more about us, or visit us at necchurch.org. Follow us on Facebook: @NECChurch Instagram: @northeast.church

God doesn't just hate sin, He loves you. This Sunday, Brian kicked off our new series, Love in the Minor Keys, by looking at the book of Hosea. Through Hosea's story, we're reminded that our sin isn't just about breaking rules, it breaks the heart of a God who deeply desires a relationship with us. Yet even when we choose other things over Him, God never stops pursuing us. Just as Hosea bought Gomer back, Jesus has already paid the price to bring us home. No matter where you've been or what you've chosen, God's relentless love is still reaching for you.-----------Join us for service online or in-person in Grand Rapids every Sunday at 9AM & 10:45AM.Decided to follow Jesus? We would love to help you figure out what's next! Let us know at https://bit.ly/TLC-i-decidedStay Connected!Website: http://localchurchgr.orgFacebook: http://facebook.com/localchurchgrInstagram: http://instagram.com/localchurchgrWeekly Email Newsletter: https://bit.ly/trendingatTLCVisit & What to Expect: http://localchurchgr.org/expectEvents: http://my.localchurchgr.org/eventsIf you would like to support The Local Church GR's ministry and help us continue reaching people in the Grand Rapids area, click here: https://localchurchgr.org/giveNeed prayer? Please let us know! https://localchurchgr.org/care

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE: Welcome to the July 4th episode of the Daily Radio Bible, where Hunter, your Bible Reading Coach, walks us through powerful stories from scripture and offers spiritual insight for the journey. Today, we'll explore the turbulent reigns of Israel and Judah's kings in 2 Kings, hear God's poignant call to the prophet Hosea, and contemplate the final word spoken to us through Christ in Hebrews 1. Along with heartfelt prayer and reflection, Hunter reminds us of God's enduring love and the words of life Jesus speaks over each of us. Whether you're celebrating Independence Day or simply seeking encouragement, join us as we let the Word shape our hearts and draw us closer to the One who truly loves us. TODAY'S DEVOTION: God's final word is spoken in his Son. Today in Hebrews we're reminded that, long ago, God spoke in many ways and at many times to his people by the prophets. But even with all these words—these warnings and promises and pleadings—Israel remained unfaithful, turning from God just as Gomer was unfaithful to Hosea, seeking life apart from him. Because of this persistent rebellion, judgment came: names like "not loved" and "not my people" pronounced over Israel—a heartbreak almost beyond imagining. But God's final word does not end with judgment, nor does it echo endlessly through the voices of the prophets. God's last and greatest word to us is given through his Son. The inheritance belongs to him, and through him, we receive not words of condemnation, but words of life, forgiveness, and peace. "You are my people. You are loved." These are the gospel words God chooses to speak over us in Christ, overturning all shame and restoring all belonging. Christ has made a way for us—not through endless efforts or perfect faithfulness, but through his life, death, and resurrection. He overcomes our betrayals, our unfaithfulness, and our failures with his enduring love and welcome. And this same living word—the good news that you are loved—has power to change our hearts. The truth that Christ claims you as his own is a truth to take root in your soul, to shape how you see yourself and each other. Let's cling, then, not to words of judgment, but to the good news spoken in Christ. You are his. You are loved. Let the gospel settle deep into your life and bear fruit. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my daughters, my son, my wife. And that's the prayer that I have for you. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

We are taking a break this week as Gomer's dad's funeral is taking place this week. Please keep the Gormley family in your prayers. In the meantime, please enjoy this episode from the backlog. It can be difficult to see the point of our suffering. Sometimes, it can be an even greater struggle to help someone else through their suffering. Mike and Dave are joined by Jeff Cavins to discuss evangelization, but especially, how to share a message of hope when it comes to suffering. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

As we begin a new season on Catholic healthcare, Dave reflects on the passing of Gomer's father and the hope of the Resurrection. Drawing from his experience accompanying his late wife through serious illness, Dave explores why healthcare is more than medicine, it's a work of mercy. He discusses the Church's historic role in caring for the sick, the Catholic roots of hospitals, and previews upcoming conversations with Catholic doctors, nurses, chaplains, and healthcare professionals living out their faith through healing and compassionate care. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

In the marriage of Hosea with Gomer, we see a picture of God's relentless and forgiving love. Hosea is called to marry Gomer, a woman of promiscuity, who will not keep her covenant with Hosea. Yet, Hosea will still pursue her in relentless and forgiving love, just as God has done for Israel, and us. 

How can parishes better accompany people entering the Catholic Church? In this listener Q&A episode, Dave wraps up the OCIA series by answering questions about sponsors, mentorship, community, Natural Family Planning, and how to meet the diverse needs of those coming into the Church. Dave argues that one of the biggest missing pieces in many OCIA programs isn't more content, it's deeper relationships. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

In this Spiritual Emphasis message, Micah Hale preaches a powerful word titled “The Vows of the King,” showing how the love of Jesus brings true victory, healing, and transformation. Through the story of Hosea and Gomer, Micah reminds us that God does not wait for us to become worthy before He comes for us. At our lowest point, Jesus was already speaking His love over us. He came to find us, bring us home, wash us, heal us, and remind us that we belong to Him. “Your victory doesn't rest on your promise. It rests on His promise,” Micah said. He also reminded us, “You're not scattered anymore. You are planted.” This message speaks to anyone who has felt scattered, unloved, unwanted, or alone. In Hosea, God takes names marked by judgment and turns them into names of restoration. The valley of trouble becomes a gateway of hope. The scattered become planted. Those called “not loved” are called loved. Those called “not my people” are called children of the living God. The application is clear: victory in Jesus looks like intimacy and surrender. We learn to hear His voice, trust His promise, guard our hearts, and say yes when the King says, “I choose you.” His love is enough to settle us, heal us, and keep us from running back to the things that once held us captive.

What if the messiest love story in the Bible is actually the clearest picture of how God loves you? This week on The Voice, we open the book of Hosea — the prophet God asked to marry, lose, and then buy back an unfaithful wife. It's a living portrait of relentless, pursuing love that points all the way to the cross. We'll talk about spiritual adultery, the cost of being purchased back, and why no one is ever beyond God's reach. Listen in, stick around for next steps, and be encouraged.Show Notes:Series: The Voice — a summer walk through the Minor ProphetsThis week's book: Hosea, the oldest of "the 12"Big idea: God has set His love on you, and that love cost Him everything.Two truths about God's love:He has set His love on you — He will not let you go (Hosea 11:8)It cost Him everything — Hosea bought Gomer back; God bought us back (Hosea 3:2)Key idea: Spiritual adultery is letting anything take the place God belongs in — revealed by where we turn when we're afraid, stressed, or worried about the future.Quotes worth remembering:"The affections of a man cannot be idle; if they do not go out to God, they leak out to worldly things." — A.W. Pink"The pursuing love of God is the greatest wonder in the spiritual universe." — Donald Grey Barnhouse"'Them' always has the potential to be 'us.'"Scripture: Hosea 1:2 · 2:5 · 3:1 · 3:2 · 5:13 · 11:8 (NLT)Next Steps:Respond. A simple prayer of surrender, right where you are, is enough to begin.Connect. New or exploring faith? We'd love to meet you — start at grandpoint.church.Go deeper. Catch the rest of The Voice series and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they're not out of reach.Connect with Grand Point Church:Website: grandpoint.church Instagram: @grandpointchurch Facebook: /grandpointchurch YouTube: Grand Point ChurchConnect with us at www.grandpoint.church/nextstepsWatch online on YouTubeFollow us on Facebook and InstagramSign up for our free weekly newsletter

The book of Hosea confronts us with a difficult but beautiful truth: God refuses to settle for a casual or divided relationship with His people. Through the painful story of Hosea and Gomer, we discover both the ugliness of our spiritual idolatry and the breathtaking depth of God's covenant love. While we often chase lesser gods that promise satisfaction, God continues pursuing us with relentless grace. Hosea is ultimately a story about a faithful Husband who refuses to abandon His unfaithful bride—a story that finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. 

The book of Hosea confronts us with a difficult but beautiful truth: God refuses to settle for a casual or divided relationship with His people. Through the painful story of Hosea and Gomer, we discover both the ugliness of our spiritual idolatry and the breathtaking depth of God's covenant love. While we often chase lesser gods that promise satisfaction, God continues pursuing us with relentless grace. Hosea is ultimately a story about a faithful Husband who refuses to abandon His unfaithful bride—a story that finds its fulfillment in Jesus Christ. 

Dave explores mystagogy, the often overlooked final stage of OCIA that begins after the Easter Vigil and calls new Catholics to go deeper into the mysteries they've just entered. Rather than being a finish line, he explains it as the start of lifelong formation. He also reflects on grief and how suffering can deepen belief in the resurrection, highlights the need for stronger parish community and post-Easter formation, and asks for prayers for Gomer's dad and family as his father's health declines. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

The story of Hosea and Gomer reveals God's relentless love for humanity. When God commanded Hosea to marry an unfaithful woman, it illustrated how God pursues us despite our spiritual unfaithfulness. Just as Hosea paid fifteen shekels of silver and barley to redeem Gomer from slavery, Jesus paid the ultimate price with His blood to redeem us from sin. God's love doesn't just rescue us—it transforms us into new creations. No matter how far we've wandered, God's love pursues, redeems, renews, and restores us completely.

Amar, servir, adorar Por: Pastor Luis Navarrete Oseas 1:2 (NTV). Por medio de la historia de Oseas y Gomer, Dios transmite un poderoso mensaje: su amor inquebrantable por su pueblo. Aunque el pueblo le fue infiel en muchas ocasiones, Dios nunca dejó de amarlo. De la misma manera, hoy Dios sigue llamando a sus hijos a regresar a Él para amarle, servirle y adorarle de todo corazón. 1. Amar. El amor es el inicio de nuestra historia con Dios. Todo ser humano tiene un vacío en su corazón. Es un vacío de amor que solo Dios puede llenar. Todos hemos experimentado el amor de Dios. Ese amor nos cautivó, nos sanó, nos conmovió y nos transformó. Romanos 5:8. Muchos recordamos el momento en que el Señor tocó nuestras vidas. Nuestro encuentro con Cristo nos marcó para siempre. La gratitud llenaba nuestro corazón y otra pregunta surgía constantemente: ¿Qué puedo hacer por ti, Señor? Ese amor nos llevó a comprometernos con la iglesia y con la obra de Dios. Queríamos estar en cada reunión y participar en cada actividad. Y de manera natural, el siguiente paso fue servir. 2. Servir. Como respuesta a su amor, empezamos a servir al Señor. No importaban las dificultades; el amor y gratitud eran suficientes para superar pruebas, ofensas y obstáculos en el camino. El fruto del primer amor siempre es bueno. Oseas 1:3 (NTV). Oseas 2:5-8 (NTV). Pero, el corazón de Gomer comenzó a cambiar y debilitarse a causa de los deseos de la carne y los engaños del enemigo. Ella volvió sus ojos hacia sí misma y sus antiguos deseos. Creyó que debía suplir sus propias necesidades, olvidando a su proveedor, su esposo. Lo mismo puede suceder con nosotros. Nos sentirnos usados y la gratitud desaparece. Vienen cuestionamientos y encontramos razones para quejarnos. Nuestra atención se desvía hacia otras cosas y comenzamos a perseguirlas. Olvidamos que todo lo que tenemos proviene de Dios y terminamos poniendo sus bendiciones al servicio del mundo. Oseas 2:6-8 (NTV). Entonces surgen las preguntas: ¿En qué momento perdimos el camino? ¿En qué momento nos dejamos engañar? ¿En qué momento la historia de amor cambió? Y ¿Cómo podemos mantener ese primer amor? 3. Adorar. La adoración es rendición y entrega completa a Dios, que nace del corazón, en espíritu y en verdad. Es lo que nos mantiene conectados a su amor. Es nuestra expresión de amor y devoción hacia nuestro Amado. Nunca descuidemos el anhelo por su presencia, nuestra comunión y nuestra intimidad con Él. Una relación sana con Dios se construye diariamente sobre la confianza, la honra y la obediencia. Oseas 2:14-16 (NTV). Dios toma la iniciativa para buscarnos. Las pruebas, aflicciones y desafíos pueden convertirse en puertas de esperanza para llevarnos nuevamente a su presencia. Son oportunidades para regresar al primer amor y a las primeras obras. Oseas 3:1-3. Qué impresionante cuadro del amor de Dios. Aun después de la infidelidad de Gomer, Oseas fue enviado a buscarla, rescatarla y restaurarla. De la misma manera, Dios nos busca cuando nos alejamos, nos llama al arrepentimiento y nos recibe nuevamente con amor. El mensaje de Oseas sigue vigente hoy: Dios nos llama a volver a nuestro primer amor. Primero nos amó, luego nos llevó a servirle y, finalmente, nos invita a permanecer en una vida de adoración constante. Amar, servir y adorar no son etapas separadas de la vida cristiana; son expresiones de una misma relación de amor con nuestro Señor La entrada Amar, servir, adorar – Ps. Luis Navarrete se publicó primero en Comunidad de Fe.

Broken Promises Hosea 1-2:13 The word of the LORD that came to Hosea, the son of Beeri, in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah, and in the days of Jeroboam the son of Joash, king of Israel. 2 When the LORD first spoke through Hosea, the LORD said to Hosea, “Go, take to yourself a wife of whoredom and have children of whoredom, for the land commits great whoredom by forsaking the LORD.” 3 So he went and took Gomer, the daughter of Diblaim, and she conceived and bore him a son. 4 And the LORD said to him, “Call his name Jezreel, for in just a little while I will punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel. 5 And on that day I will break the bow of Israel in the Valley of Jezreel.” 6 She conceived again and bore a daughter. And the LORD said to him, “Call her name No Mercy, for I will no more have mercy on the house of Israel, to forgive them at all. 7 But I will have mercy on the house of Judah, and I will save them by the LORD their God. I will not save them by bow or by sword or by war or by horses or by horsemen.” 8 When she had weaned No Mercy, she conceived and bore a son. 9 And the LORD said, “Call his name Not My People, for you are not my people, and I am not your God.” 10  Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And in the place where it was said to them, “You are not my people,” it shall be said to them, “Children of the living God.” 11 And the children of Judah and the children of Israel shall be gathered together, and they shall appoint for themselves one head. And they shall go up from the land, for great shall be the day of Jezreel. -- 2  Say to your brothers, “You are my people,” and to your sisters, “You have received mercy.” 2  “Plead with your mother, plead— for she is not my wife, and I am not her husband— that she put away her whoring from her face, and her adultery from between her breasts; 3  lest I strip her naked and make her as in the day she was born, and make her like a wilderness, and make her like a parched land, and kill her with thirst. 4  Upon her children also I will have no mercy, because they are children of whoredom. 5  For their mother has played the whore; she who conceived them has acted shamefully. For she said, ‘I will go after my lovers, who give me my bread and my water, my wool and my flax, my oil and my drink.' 6  Therefore I will hedge up her way with thorns, and I will build a wall against her, so that she cannot find her paths. 7  She shall pursue her lovers but not overtake them, and she shall seek them but shall not find them. Then she shall say, ‘I will go and return to my first husband, for it was better for me then than now.' 8  And she did not know that it was I who gave her the grain, the wine, and the oil, and who lavished on her silver and gold, which they used for Baal. 9  Therefore I will take back my grain in its time, and my wine in its season, and I will take away my wool and my flax, which were to cover her nakedness. 10  Now I will uncover her lewdness in the sight of her lovers, and no one shall rescue her out of my hand. 11  And I will put an end to all her mirth, her feasts, her new moons, her Sabbaths, and all her appointed feasts. 12  And I will lay waste her vines and her fig trees, of which she said, ‘These are my wages, which my lovers have given me.' I will make them a forest, and the beasts of the field shall devour them. 13  And I will punish her for the feast days of the Baals when she burned offerings to them and adorned herself with her ring and jewelry, and went after her lovers and forgot me, declares the LORD. I. To obey God we must surrender to God. II. One must obey God to understand the things of God. III. To obey God we must be honest with God and with ourselves. If every member of my church were just like me, what would we be like?

The Easter Vigil is more than a beautiful liturgy, it's the culmination of salvation history and the climax of the catechumenate. Gomer and Dave unpack the rich symbolism of the Church's greatest liturgical celebration, from the new fire and Paschal Candle to baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist. They explore why the Vigil is centered on those entering the Church, how the liturgy embodies the Gospel through signs and symbols, and why Christians should never underestimate the power of the Church's ancient traditions. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Who do you belong to? Listen to our text today, and yes, it is the same one from yesterday, Hosea 3:3: "And I said to her, 'You must dwell as mine for many days. You shall not play the whore, or belong to another man; so will I also be to you.'" — Hosea 3:3 Let's focus on this phrase today. "You must dwell as mine…" I don't want you to miss this word—mine. That is the operative word. Hosea doesn't just bring Gomer back to safety. He brings her back into belonging. After everything she had done—after the other lovers, the betrayal, the collapse of her life—he doesn't redefine her by her past. He reclaims her. "You are mine." This is not control. This is what covenant love does. She is no longer her own. And this is the part of redemption that modern people resist. We like grace when it rescues us. But we don't like it when it claims us. But this is how redemption works. Hosea didn't buy her back so she could go live however she wanted. He bought her back so she could belong to him again. And this is where redemption forces change, not more of the same. If you say you belong to God—but still live as if your life is yours—something doesn't line up. If you claim faith—but your decisions, priorities, and desires are still self-directed—you're holding onto something God has already purchased. Because you were not just forgiven. You were claimed, and that changes everything. It changes how you think. It changes how you live. And it changes what you pursue. Don't reduce your relationship with God to belief alone. When you surrender to him, he owns you. You are not your own anymore. And that is the best possible situation for you. DO THIS: Ask God today where you are still living as if your life belongs to you—and surrender that area to him. ASK THIS: What does it actually mean for your life to belong to God? Where are you still holding onto control instead of surrendering? How would your life change if you fully lived like you were his? PRAY THIS: Father, remind me that I belong to you. Help me surrender every part of my life and live fully under your authority. Amen. PLAY THIS: "I Surrender"

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Are boundaries closing in on you today? If so, there could be a reason behind it. Listen to our text today, Hosea 3:3: "And I said to her, 'You must dwell as mine for many days. You shall not play the whore, or belong to another man; so will I also be to you.'" — Hosea 3:3 Hosea brings his unfaithful wife home at a cost to himself, even though he was the offended. That's grace. But what follows isn't a rapid return—it's a slower and deliberate restoration. He says: "You must dwell as mine for many days…" Hosea is going to need time. A season where relational trust is rebuilt. Proximity is restored, but reconciliation is not rushed. Instead, there is a space of time—"many days." Then he states: "You shall not play the whore, or belong to another man…" Gomer is brought back into the home, but not back into the same life. The old ways are cut off. The patterns that shaped her whoring life are no longer permitted. This is protection. It's the beginning of change and healing. Real restoration doesn't ignore the past. It retrains what the past has formed and reforms it. And the same is true in our relationship with God. Grace brings us back. It redeems and pays for what was broken. But it demands a change in how we live. There are things we once tolerated that God will no longer tolerate. Habits once normalized that will now be out of place. This is not restriction, it is protection and restoration. And this is where many people struggle. Many want forgiveness without behavioral change. Restoration without reconciliation. Benefits from God—without letting go of other gods. But that's not how love, grace, and redemption work. God doesn't buy you back so you can stay the same. He buys you back into a life that is now his, not yours. So if you find yourself in a season where God is slowing things down, setting boundaries, or asking you to walk differently—don't resist it. That's restoration at work. DO THIS: Ask God to show you one area of your life he is reshaping, and take a step today to align with that change. ASK THIS: Where might God be asking you to embrace change instead of returning to old patterns? Why is it difficult to accept that restoration takes time? What would it look like for you to fully step into the new life God is giving you? PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for restoring me with patience and purpose. Help me embrace the change you are working in my life. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Better Man"

Pope Leo's first encyclical tackles one of the biggest questions of our age: artificial intelligence. Gomer and Dave unpack the promises and dangers of AI, from truth, education, and social media to warfare, work, and human relationships. Are we building a tool that serves humanity, or a new Tower of Babel? Find out how Catholics should respond with wisdom, beauty, strong families, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

Gomer's dad is out of the hospital and in a care home and this episode starts there, in the territory of walking a parent toward the end of his life. Luke and Gomer work through the lessons Gomer has picked up in the trenches: what hospitals won't tell you, how to have the DNR conversation, and why AI has become an unlikely companion through all of it. In This Episode: Why hospitals won't spell out what's actually happening with your loved one and how Gomer used AI to decode his dad's medical charts and communicate clearly with family Lesson one from the hospital: no one will tell you what's going on unless you make them, and the only people who will are in palliative care The do-over myth and why middle age is when you realize the world stopped giving them to you—you don't go back, you live with the scar tissue The DNR conversation: what it actually means, why outside-of-hospital DNR requires a signed document on the door, and why you should have it sooner than you think When specialists miss the whole person: how productivity-driven, siloed medicine can leave no one reading the full picture Chapters: 00:00: Welcome Back 00:46: Gomer's Dad and the Care Home 02:08: Lesson One—Hospitals Won't Tell You Anything 07:25: Luke's Dad and Losing People Too Soon 20:00: The Gradual Decline You Can't See Coming 24:00: Reality, Do-Overs, and the Things That Can't Be Undone 29:38: When Specialists Miss the Whole Person 37:54: The DNR Conversation 41:47: Big Fish and What We Learn from Our Parents' Stories 48:21: What Parents Say When They Think It's Time 53:23: AI, Claude, and the Bot That Said It Was Praying for You Resources Mentioned: Rebuilding Mum and Dad (YouTube) Catching Foxes on Substack Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

A @Christadelphians Video: [Inspiring]In this outstanding and thought-provoking episode of the Watchman Report, we delve into a major geopolitical shift that is quietly reshaping the world order: Europe's move towards strategic independence from America. As headlines from February 2026 report that European leaders are preparing for a future without the US as its ultimate security guarantor, we ask the question—what does this mean for the student of Bible prophecy?This is an insightful and revealing exposition of Ezekiel 38 and Revelation 17, exploring how current events are aligning with the prophetic stage. We examine the ancient nations of Magog, Meshech, Tubal, and Gomer, using the historical writings of Josephus to identify them with modern-day Russia and Europe. The video lays out a wonderful, scriptural framework showing how a Russian-led European confederacy is set to emerge in the latter days, standing apart from the Anglo-Saxon maritime powers of Tarshish (Britain) and her young lions (the United States).Join us for this inspirational study as we connect the dots between today's headlines and the sure word of prophecy, pointing towards the ultimate intervention of God and the establishment of His Kingdom.*Chapters:*00:00 - Introduction: The Shifting Alliances in Europe01:52 - News Headlines: Europe Prepares for Life Without US Backing03:26 - The Prophetic Significance: Ezekiel 38 and the Latter Days04:55 - Identifying the Nations: Josephus and the Scythians07:00 - The Prince of Rosh, Meshech, and Tubal: The Russian Connection08:39 - Gomer and his Bands: Identifying Western Europe09:52 - Revelation 17: The Ten Kings and European Unity11:25 - The Merchants of Tarshish: Britain, America, and the Young Lions13:28 - The Direction of Travel: Setting the Stage for Prophecy15:05 - Conclusion: Moving Towards God's Kingdom*Bible Verses Referenced:*

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Listen to our text today, Hosea 3:1b: "…love a woman who is loved by another man and is an adulteress…" — Hosea 3:1b Gomer doesn't even have a name here. Just "a woman," not "a wife." This is not accidental. In chapter 1, she was Gomer—Hosea's wife. Known. Claimed. Connected. Now she's described by what she's become: "Loved by another… an adulteress." Sin has rewritten her identity and replaced it. And here's the tension you can't ignore. She is still being "loved." But it's not covenant love. This is promiscuous or unfaithful love. And the longer she stays in it, the more promiscuous and unfaithful she becomes. That's how sin works. It slowly relabels you. What started as a momentary choice becomes a pattern. Until one day, you're no longer known by who you belong to… …but by what you've given yourself to. So let's bring this concept uncomfortably close. If you keep returning to the same sin—knowing it's pulling you away from God—but calling it "struggle" instead of what it is, sin, you're not managing it. It's shaping and reshaping you. If you keep feeding an appetite—lust, approval, control, comfort—and continue to think of it as harmless. You need to see here, it is not harmless. It's relabeling you. If your private life contradicts your public faith, and you've learned how to live with that struggle, then something is already being rewritten. Don't soften the question today: What is defining you right now? Because you are not becoming what you claim to believe. You are becoming what you keep returning to. And if you don't confront it, what you love will eventually rename you. DO THIS: Name the one pattern or sin you keep returning to, and confess it plainly to God without minimizing it. ASK THIS: Where have you started to normalize something God clearly calls sin? What patterns in your life are quietly shaping your identity? What would it look like to confront that honestly today? PRAY THIS: Father, expose anything in me that is redefining who I am apart from you. Give me the courage to confront it and return fully to you. Amen. PLAY THIS: "Who You Say I Am"

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading brings us to 1 Peter 2 one more time, focusing on this incredible truth: “Once you were not a people, but now you are God's people.” Peter reaches back into the story of Hosea to remind suffering believers that God is the kind of Redeemer who goes after the unfaithful, restores the undeserving, and turns “no mercy” into mercy received.Like Hosea bringing Gomer back, God has pursued us with a love we did not earn and a grace we could never deserve. In Christ, we are no longer abandoned, nameless, or outside the family—we are chosen, called, loved, and made His people. Whatever season of trial or waiting we may be in, we can live with confidence because we belong to the God whose mercy has found us and made us new.

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every day. Get your Hosea Scripture Journal now. Our shout-out today goes to Douglas Ingham from Bend, OR. Thanks for your partnership in Project23. Listen to our text today, Hosea 3:1a: And the LORD said to me, "Go again, love a woman…" — Hosea 3:1a This is not the beginning of the story. It's the continuation. By the time we reach Hosea 3, Gomer is no longer just unfaithful—she's gone. What began as promiscuity has spiraled into something darker. She has given herself over to other lovers, and now she has likely fallen into slavery. And God speaks again. "Go… love." Not "leave." Not "replace." Not "move on." Go! Imagine it. Those of you who have suffered through unfaithfulness in marriage, I want you to truly imagine you pursuing someone who walked out on you. It is a command not based on romance. It's about obedient love. Covenant love. Notice how the language shifts from "take a wife" (Hosea 1:2) to "love a woman." She is still his wife, but she no longer lives like it—here "a woman". And here is what makes this command so powerful. God does not tell Hosea to wait for her to come back. He tells him to go get her. This is the pattern of God's love. He does not respond to our pursuit. We don't pursue Him. God initiates the pursuit because we act like whores and harlots. God moves toward unfaithful whores who have already walked away and violated the covenant relationship. This is what Scripture shows again and again. God speaks, calls, pursues—long before his people return. His love is not built on our faithfulness but on his character. And that means something for you. If you've drifted, if your devotion has thinned out, if your life has slowly shifted toward other loves—you may assume the next move is yours. It's not. God has already moved. The question is whether you will respond to his loving pursuit? Some people spend years waiting for the right moment to return—when they feel more sincere, more consistent, more ready. But this text dismisses that justification. God doesn't say, "Come back when you changed." He says, "Come back because you have changed and I have not." DO THIS: Take a few minutes today to return to God in prayer—honestly acknowledging where you've drifted and turning your attention back to him. ASK THIS: Where have you been drifting instead of returning to God? Why do we often wait to feel ready before responding to God? What would it look like for you to respond to God's pursuit today? PRAY THIS: Father, thank you for pursuing me even when I drift. Help me respond to you today with honesty and obedience. Amen. PLAY THIS: "O Come to the Altar"

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As their parents grow older and suffering becomes more personal, Gomer and Dave reflect on the hidden ways God forms saints through weakness, loss, and love. Gomer shares the heartbreaking experience of moving his father into long-term care, while Dave opens up about walking through hospice and caring for his son, Max. In the midst of these deeply human moments, they explore what it truly means to accompany another person in the faith. From OCIA to Confirmation and everyday Christian life, they unpack the real role of a sponsor, not just as a title, but as a spiritual guide, mentor, and witness. Together, they challenge common misconceptions, explain what the Church actually teaches, and offer practical wisdom for choosing, and becoming, someone who helps lead others closer to Christ. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

What if God told a prophet to marry a prostitute so an entire nation could see how badly it had betrayed him? Summary The book of Hosea opens with one of the most shocking commands in Scripture—God tells the prophet to marry an unfaithful woman so his broken marriage will become a living message to Israel. Beneath a season of prosperity during the reign of Jeroboam II, the nation had slowly drifted from the God who rescued them, blending worship of the Lord with the idols of their culture. Through Hosea's family and the prophetic names of his children, God exposes Israel's spiritual adultery and warns that judgment is coming. Yet even in the midst of confrontation, the chapter ends with hope, revealing the heart of a faithful God who continues to pursue and restore his people. Reflection & Small Group Discussion Questions 1. Why do you think God chose Hosea's marriage to illustrate Israel's relationship with him? 2. What does the story of Hosea and Gomer reveal about the seriousness of spiritual adultery? 3. How did prosperity during Jeroboam II's reign contribute to Israel's spiritual drift? 4. Why is mixing the worship of God with cultural idols so spiritually dangerous? 5. What message was God communicating through the names Jezreel, Lo-Ruhamah, and Lo-Ammi? 6. How can prosperity sometimes create the illusion that everything is spiritually healthy? 7. What are some modern idols that people look to for provision, identity, or security instead of God? 8. Why does Hosea describe idolatry as relational betrayal rather than simply breaking religious rules? 9. What does Hosea 1:10 reveal about God's heart even after announcing judgment? 10. Where in your life might God be calling you to turn away from competing loyalties and return fully to him?

Explore the powerful but often overlooked OCIA stage of Purification and Enlightenment with Gomer and Dave. They unpack the Church's ancient roots, from exorcism prayers and spiritual warfare to the Rite of Election and Lenten scrutinies, and show how this period reveals what needs healing, strengthens what is good, and prepares the elect for the Easter Vigil. Whether you're in OCIA ministry or simply curious about the Church's process of formation, discover a fresh vision of Lent, conversion, and discipleship. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

After a two-month hiatus, Luke and Gomer are back. This episode opens with a conversation about Gomer's father Don's ongoing health decline, the emotional and logistical chaos of elder care, and the conversations no one prepares you to have. From there, the fellas pivot to AI, the World Cup, Hollywood Botox, and the slow enshitification of everything. In This Episode: The full story of Gomer's dad Don's hip replacement, repeated ER visits, and the family's difficult reckoning with permanent skilled nursing care What no one tells you about Medicaid's "look back" provisions, the true cost of elder care, and why planning ahead matters far more than most families realize Gomer's complete 180 on AI and how tools like Claude and ChatGPT have become indispensable for managing his father's medical records, medications, and care in real time Euthanasia, modern medicine's ability to keep people alive without keeping them well, and what it means to age with dignity What they're angry, excited, and concerned about: home construction costs, the Fox Sports World Cup AI ad, The Iliad film, and Hollywood's Botox problem Chapters: 00:00: Welcome Back 02:07: Gomer's Dad's Health Crisis 10:06: End-of-Life Conversations 18:54: Navigating Elder Care and Medicaid 31:39: Euthanasia, Modern Medicine, and Keeping People Alive 42:43: From AI Skeptic to AI Convert 51:29: AI in Practice: Research and Healthcare 01:06:37: What Are You Angry, Excited, and Concerned About? 01:10:09: The Enshitification of Everything Resources Mentioned: Catching Foxes on Patreon Catching Foxes on Substack Produced by Saint Kolbe Studios

There is an image from the now ancient TV show Gomer Pyle of a drill sergeant in the face of his recruit berating him for his stupidity, and Gomer, the recruit, is smiling as if this is the sweetest language he'd ever heard. Without question, pastors are not to be the drill sergeant in this scenario. But neither are they to be Gomer. Sometimes the treatment pastors receive crosses the line into abuse, and when it does, to deal with it, they need to be able to name it. We encourage you to also subscribe to our newsletter where, on third Mondays and at other times there may be additional content. You can do so here. You can help support this podcast by supporting us on Patreon. You can do so here. EPISODE NOTES Notes and resources relevant to this episode: Standing Stone Ministries Eleven Steps for Responding to Criticism Podcast music provided by Cool Hand Luke and used with permission.Intro: “Holy Vanguard” / LyricsOutro: “Wonder Tour” / Lyrics / Video To find our more about Greatheart's Table, visit us here.

“This is not a curriculum, it's a pattern of life.” Gomer and Dave dive into the heart of the catechumenate: what it is, why it matters, and how it's meant to form not just informed Catholics, but transformed ones. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

What if becoming Catholic wasn't just a class, but a public commitment that changes your entire life? Gomer and Dave unpack the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens in the OCIA process and why it marks a serious turning point in someone's journey toward Christ. They explore how the early Church treated baptism as a life-altering decision, why the Church publicly “receives” catechumens, and what it means to say yes to following Jesus in a real, concrete way. They also discuss conversion, spiritual warfare, and why modern discipleship often lacks the weight it once carried. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow

OCIA is meant to guide people into a living relationship with Jesus Christ, but too often it skips the most important step: real evangelization. Gomer and Dave break down the stages of OCIA, expose the biggest gaps, and explain why many people fall away after entering the Church. They share practical ways to rethink parish evangelization, how to know if someone is truly ready for the sacraments, and why a personal encounter with Christ must come first. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at www.ascensionpress.com/EveryKneeShallBow