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Sermons from the Swamp
He Is A Good Father | Pastor Lanny Hayes

Sermons from the Swamp

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 47:13


6/21/26 Pastor Lanny HayesThank you for listening and we hope you have been encouraged and edified in Christ.Don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date on the latest content we have to offer.“Sermons From The Swamp” is brought to you by Pastor Lanny Hayes and associates at “Coteau Homes Fellowship Church” in Saint Martinville, Louisiana and also by “BJS MEDIA”.All sermons from “Sermons From The Swamp” can be found on the following platforms for your convenience.You can also visit our Facebook page for more information about the church.If you wish to contact us, you can on Facebook massager and at our email address. We will get to you as soon as possible.https://www.facebook.com/coteauholmesfellowship/coteauholmesfellowship@gmail.com Mailing address and phone number is1029 Newton Rd Breaux Bridge La, 70517337-228-7298You can also find Pastor Lanny Hayes original songs available on youtube on our channelhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCpNb-LaeTwweB61mepBkY4wMusic created by skane_music from fiver.Coteau Homes Fellowship holds all copyrights of music and recordingsApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-from-the-swamp/id1532735413?uo=4Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Aw7fuoRZOeDyZCsEc80ET

Sermons from the Swamp
He Is A Good Father | Pastor Lanny Hayes

Sermons from the Swamp

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2026 47:13


6/21/26 Pastor Lanny HayesThank you for listening and we hope you have been encouraged and edified in Christ.Don't forget to subscribe to stay up to date on the latest content we have to offer.“Sermons From The Swamp” is brought to you by Pastor Lanny Hayes and associates at “Coteau Homes Fellowship Church” in Saint Martinville, Louisiana and also by “BJS MEDIA”.All sermons from “Sermons From The Swamp” can be found on the following platforms for your convenience.You can also visit our Facebook page for more information about the church.If you wish to contact us, you can on Facebook massager and at our email address. We will get to you as soon as possible.https://www.facebook.com/coteauholmesfellowship/coteauholmesfellowship@gmail.com Mailing address and phone number is1029 Newton Rd Breaux Bridge La, 70517337-228-7298You can also find Pastor Lanny Hayes original songs available on youtube on our channelhttps://m.youtube.com/channel/UCpNb-LaeTwweB61mepBkY4wMusic created by skane_music from fiver.Coteau Homes Fellowship holds all copyrights of music and recordingsApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sermons-from-the-swamp/id1532735413?uo=4Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3Aw7fuoRZOeDyZCsEc80ET

Highway Christian Community Sermons
The Mistranslated in John 15 That Changes Everything

Highway Christian Community Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 36:12


If you have ever felt like God is waiting to cut you off for not being a "good enough" Christian, you need to hear this. For years, John 15 has been taught with a translation bias that makes God look like a harsh gardener ready to throw you away.In this message, we look at the original Greek of John 15 and discover how a Good Father actually tends to His branches. We explore the massive difference between "dead works" (doing good things out of human effort) and bearing true, lasting fruit through your connection to Jesus. Whether you are raising kids, working as an engineer, or preparing to serve thousands through outreach initiatives like The Overflow, the source of your fruit is what matters.Finally, we look at what it means to transition from being a servant to being called a "friend of God"—a title reserved for only four people in the Old Testament, but freely given to you under the New Covenant.

New Breed Church
Two Lost Brothers & One Good Father (Luke 15:11–32)

New Breed Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2026


Impact over Influence
Who You Are vs. Whose You Are

Impact over Influence

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 22:51


Who You Are vs. Whose You AreWho are you... really?When someone asks you to describe yourself, where does your mind go? Your career? Your accomplishments? Your failures? Your roles? Or do you begin with the One you belong to?In this episode, we unpack the life-changing difference between knowing who you are and remembering Whose you are. Our identity was never meant to be built on what we do, what we have, or what others think of us. It is rooted in our relationship with our Good Father.Together, we'll explore:Why Jesus taught His disciples to pray, "Our Father..." before anything else.How sonship changes the way we face life's storms.Why your circumstances don't determine your identity.The danger of allowing problems to become so magnified that they blind us to God's presence.How Hagar's story reminds us that God often opens our eyes to the provision that was there all along.Why obedience often requires courage before clarity.How God turns empty nets into overflowing ones when we trust Him.If your life feels uncertain, your identity feels shaken, or you're trying to navigate a difficult season, this conversation is an invitation to lift your eyes from your circumstances and fix them on the Father who has never lost sight of you.Because when you truly understand Whose you are, everything about who you are begins to change.Key Scriptures:Luke 11:1-4John 1:12Genesis 21:14-19Romans 8:28John 21"You don't have to do anything on your own. Our Father equips, encourages, and walks with His children every step of the way."

Tales from the Attitude Era
Kurt Angle Kisses Stephanie McMahon - WWE SmackDown 8/24/00 Review

Tales from the Attitude Era

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 68:20


Kurt Angle dismisses the EMTs from Stephanie McMahon's room, tells her he really cares for her, and kisses her to close the show. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani break down the August 24, 2000 edition of WWF SmackDown, the final episode before SummerSlam 2000, live from the New Orleans Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana.The whole episode builds around one question: will Stephanie pick Triple H or Kurt Angle as her mixed tag partner? The McMahon family love triangle is at full boil, and the final two minutes of the show are, as Tommy puts it, maybe the most melodramatic moment in WWE history.Chris Jericho rolls out a Benoit photoshop promo that Tommy and Rob agree is well below the level of their blood feud, complete with Dr. Seuss rhymes. Benoit fires back with his own "picture." In the Tazz/Lawler saga, Tazz spray-paints Lawler's rental car, smashes the window, and finds J.R. in the passenger seat.Other major discussion points include:- Rikishi moons Right to Censor, wins his match against the Goodfather, and teases Stevie Richards with the stink face before Bull Buchanan pulls him out at the last second to save the heat for SummerSlam- The six-person tag (Trish/Val/Test vs Chyna, Eddie Guerrero, and Steve Blackman) ends when Val's nunchuck attack on Blackman backfires and takes out Test instead- Kurt Angle pitches himself as Stephanie's partner backstage, promising the match won't last more than three minutes. Triple H then storms out when Stephanie suggests Angle made good points about the hothead thing, proving the critique in real time- Road Dogg and X-Pac lose a handicap match to Undertaker in what Tommy and Rob call the least heated angle heading into SummerSlam- A full breakdown of the SummerSlam 2000 card- The WWF's SmackDown Your Vote campaign, a partnership with MTV's Rock the Vote driven by the looming threat of censorship from the Parent Television Council---Just announced! Rob and Tommy announce the launch of their brand new Patreon featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. The first watch along includes Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeera---00:00 Intro03:29 Stephanie Demands a Rematch09:37 Backstage: Triple H Proves Angle Right About the Hothead Thing10:29 Rikishi Moons Right to Censor15:17 Eddie Guerrero & Chyna Backstage 21:47 Trish Stratus & Val Venis vs Chyna, Eddie Guerrero & Steve Blackman27:32 Backstage: Kurt Angle Pitches Himself as Stephanie's Partner29:26 Tazz Spray-Paints Lawler's Rental Car 34:47 Chris Jericho's Terrible Benoit Photoshops39:12 Benoit Responds with His Own "Picture"42:13 DX vs Undertaker (Handicap Match) / The Slow-Burn Breakup That Isn't Working44:06 Triple H Storms Out on Stephanie / SmackDown Your Vote46:34 Saturn vs Al Snow / The Thong Stinkface Match Is Set for SummerSlam48:55 Jericho & Hardies vs Benoit & Edge & Christian51:01 Triple H Confronts Angle Backstage / The Rock's Big Easy Promo53:03 Main Event: The Rock & Lita vs Kurt Angle & Stephanie McMahon55:33 Epilogue: Kurt Angle Kisses Stephanie McMahon to End the Show56:34 Analysis: Is This the Best SummerSlam Go-Home Angle Ever?1:02:29 The SummerSlam 2000 Card Is SetFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Victory Church Podcast
What Does a Good Father Look Like? | Mitch Horton

The Victory Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 49:44


In this timely message for Father's Day, Pastor Mitch talks about the biblical mandates for fathers and discusses 10 things that he learned about fatherhood from his own dad. Resources: Stay connected with the Victory Church app Discover more on our website: victorychurchraleigh.com Subscribe to our Weekly Podcast!

Impact over Influence
A Good Father

Impact over Influence

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 38:48


A Good FatherWhat if the greatest struggle in your faith isn't a lack of discipline... but a misunderstanding of who your Father is?In this deeply personal episode of Impact Over Influence, we explore one of the most foundational truths of the Christian life: you don't belong because of your performance—you perform differently because you belong.So many believers live like spiritual orphans, striving for approval, chasing promotion, and trying to earn what the Father has already freely given. But Jesus never operated from a place of proving Himself. He lived from the security of His relationship with the Father, saying, "The Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees the Father doing."(John 5:19)Together we'll unpack:What it truly means to belong to the Father.The difference between an orphan mindset and a child of God.Why fear of loss, lack, and being "unclaimed" keeps us striving.How prayer shifts from asking God to bless our plans to asking, "Father, what do You want for me?"The freedom found in Matthew 7's invitation to ask, seek, and knock—knowing our Father gives good gifts.Why identity always precedes assignment, and belonging always comes before doing.If you've ever questioned your worth, felt like you had to earn God's love, or measured yourself by your accomplishments, this conversation is an invitation to come home.Because the cross didn't simply reconcile you to God—it restored you to the Father.Your identity isn't something you achieve.It's Someone you belong to.You are chosen. You are known. You are loved. You have a Good Father.

House of Prayer Live
Episode 289: The Good Father

House of Prayer Live

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2026 27:56


The good Father. John 1:1-4,14. Luke 15.Psalms 103. John 10:10.

Derwood Alliance Church
Pause: The Heart of a Good Father

Derwood Alliance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 26:02


Father's Day can stir up a lot of emotions — and sometimes our experiences with earthly fathers make it hard to see God clearly. In this Neighborhood Church Pause podcast, Pastor Mark digs deeper into his message "The Heart of a Good Father," unpacking six qualities of God as Father: love, compassion, forgiveness, provision, discipline, and a heart that is always searching for you. Whether you've experienced a father wound or simply want to know God more deeply, this conversation will encourage you to come home to the Father who has been looking for you all along.#HeartOfTheFather #FathersDay #HeavenlyFather #NeighborhoodChurch #GodsLove #ComeHome #FatherWoundHealing #KnowingGod #ChristianPodcast #JesusIsEnough #PausePodcast

Riverbluff Church Sermons
Father's Day 2026: The Most Incredible Father Ever - June 21, 2026

Riverbluff Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 58:29


Freedom has been an illusive longing in the hearts and minds of humanity since we were created and placed in the Garden of GOD, where we quickly chose enslavement to sin! (see Genesis 3) I write this on a national holiday commemorating the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the end of the Civil War and ensure that all remaining enslaved people were freed. It is a celebration of freedom, marking the end of that heinous practice of legalized human enslavement in this country. We live in a nation that I believe, comparatively speaking, has been appropriately nicknamed “the land of the free”. And we get to celebrate our nation's birth in just a few weeks. But we don't have to wait until then to celebrate “freedom”. In fact, every Sunday as we gather, we celebrate the freedom from sin that our Good, Good FATHER gave to us in JESUS! As we gather this Sunday to celebrate GOD as our FATHER, we will also take some moments, on FATHER'S DAY, to honor our earthly fathers, just as GOD commanded us to do. (see the 5th of the 10 Commandments) And since many fathers love “football” in one form or another, we have the Head Football Coach of Fort Dorchester High School joining us this Sunday to talk about the rare and precious gospel partnership GOD has given us. So, I hope you are making plans to join us as we worship THE MOST INCREDIBLE FATHER EVER! Pastor Joe Still

Ben Davis & Kelly K Show
Feel Good: Father and Daughter's Harmonies Entertain Millions

Ben Davis & Kelly K Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 1:42


A singing father and daughter have been racking up millions of views over the last six months from their Georgia home…wowing with their harmonies! VIDEO: https://www.wdjx.com/father-daughter-harmonies-amaze-millions-online/

Wilson County News
Some thoughts on Father's Day, and being a good father

Wilson County News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 3:38


My dad used to carry around a frayed knot in his pocket, just an old tied-up piece of rope. Then any time someone asked him something and the answer was, “no,” he would just pull out the frayed knot and say, “'fraid not!” and he would burst out laughing. Nobody else thought it was funny. Being a great father is like shaving. No matter how good you shaved today, you have to do it again tomorrow. Dear Dad, $chool i$ really great. I am making lot$ of friend$ and $tudying very hard. With all my $tuff, I $imply can't think... Article Link

Life Church Green Bay
The Good Father; Parables

Life Church Green Bay

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 36:53


Pastor Dallas Cox examines one of the most popular parables: the prodigal son. But instead, focuses on the character we often forget about.Scripture in this message: Luke 15:12-32, Isaiah 61:10, Romans 5:9, Ephesians 2:9Scripture in this message:Watch this message on YouTubeJust starting your Jesus journey? Let us know by filling out this form so we can connect with you personallyHello Card Tithes & OfferingsPlease consider giving to help us spread the life giving message of Jesus to the 920 and beyondGive Here --Follow Life Church on socialsLCGB Facebook LCGB Instagram LCGB YouTube

Discovery Church // Rohnert Park, CA
Discovery Church // The Goodfather - Fathers Day 2026

Discovery Church // Rohnert Park, CA

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 31:28


Recorded LIVE on June 21, 2026

The Word of Life Podcast
Good Father - Luke 2:41-52

The Word of Life Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 30:13


Happy Father's day! I don't usually preach a “Father's Day Sermon” because if I told you to father like some of the dads in the Bible you'd probably get arrested. Why are there so many bad dads in the Bible, because there are so many bad dads. I'm glad my dad fails aren't in the Bible for everyone to read! But the Bible points us to the best dad ever, God is our Good Father, our Father in heaven who loves us perfectly. Every parent I know wants to love and parent their kids better, but we keep falling short. Today we get to hear from God's Word about our Heavenly Father. So what's the key to being a good father? The key is pointing our families to God the Father who loves and saves us.Recorded live at Word of Life Church in Le Sueur, Minnesota, on Sunday, June 21, 2026, with Pastor Jason Lang preaching.

Fr. Brian Soliven Sunday Sermons
What Makes For a Good Father?

Fr. Brian Soliven Sunday Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 13:57


Whenever I look at the photograph on the cover of this Sunday's bulletin, I am filled with many emotions at once—happiness, gratitude, nostalgia, and also a deep sadness. It was taken in the fall of 2009 in Rome. We had gathered at a restaurant to celebrate the ordination of a friend. There was good wine, wonderful Italian food, and the easy laughter. The joy on our faces tells the story better than words.At the time, everyone in the picture was still a seminarian, studying together for the priesthood. One of the great gifts of living in Rome, at the heart of the Catholic Church, is that you begin to see with your own eyes how truly universal the Church is. Men come from every corner of the world. In that photograph alone are seminarians from different parts of the United States, along with brothers from Iraq and Syria. Around that table, we were many nations, but one family.And this is where the memory makes me sad. In the upper left-hand corner, with the circle around his face, is Mikele, then a seminarian from Syria. We became friends through our classes and over many conversations shared with cappuccinos during breaks. From time to time, he would come to the American seminary where we lived and join us for lunch. After our years of study, we all returned to our own countries to serve Christ and His Church as priests. For a long time I heard nothing of Fr. Mikele. Then one day, quite unexpectedly, a mutual friend called me. “I have terrible news,” he said. “Do you remember Fr. Mikele from seminary? He has been kidnapped by terrorists.”I was stunned. Such things seem very far removed from our lives here in America, thanks be to God. Yet for many Christians throughout the world, they are terrible realities.Fr. Mikele had been delivering supplies to one of our Catholic schools in Damascus, the capital of Syria, where the Islamic terrorist group Hezbollah was active. Though the danger was well known, he and other Catholics boarded a bus bound for the city. Along the way, armed men stopped the vehicle. They climbed aboard with rifles in their hands and slowly made their way down the aisle. Looking upon the frightened faces of the passengers, they pointed to the two Catholic priests, Fr. Mikele being one of them, and dragged them off the bus.Not long afterward, the Archbishop of Damascus received a call demanding a ransom for the release of his priests. With great sorrow, he refused, knowing that yielding to such demands would only encourage further kidnappings. Fr. Mikele's mother pleaded for her son's freedom, but there was nothing she could do. The kidnappers wanted money—more money than anyone possessed.Then, one day, the calls ceased. There was only silence. It has now been more than a decade since anyone has heard from Fr. Mikele. No letters. No messages. No word at all. Sadly, we must presume the worst.I tell this story because my friend's name will never appear in the headlines. He was not a famous man. He was a simple Catholic priest trying to serve his people in a dangerous part of the Lord's vineyard. He was a good man, a prayerful man, and a man who loved Our Lord with his whole heart. Fr. Mikele reminds me of the words of Our Lord in this Sunday's Gospel:“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul.… Are not two sparrows sold for a small coin? Yet not one of them falls to the ground without your Father's knowledge.… So do not be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father.”The world may forget such men. Newspapers may never print their names. But Heaven does not forget them. The Father who counts the hairs on our heads has surely not forgotten one of His faithful servants. And whether Fr. Mikele died at the hands of his captors or still lives in some hidden place known only to God, we may be certain of this: no act of love offered to Christ is ever lost, and no servant who acknowledges Him before men will be forgotten by the Master whom he served. --- Help Spread the Good News --- Father Brian's homilies are shared freely thanks to generous listeners like you. If his words have blessed you, consider supporting this volunteer effort. Every gift helps us continue recording and sharing the hope of Jesus—one homily at a time. Give Here: https://frbriansoliven.org/give

The Daily
Can a Bad Man Be a Good Father?

The Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 46:48


The writer Tom Junod has spent a career crafting profiles for men's magazines like GQ and Esquire, often of famously complicated men like Norman Mailer, Kevin Spacey and Tony Curtis. But another man loomed behind Junod's interest in these figures, informing his own sense of masculinity and manhood: his father, Lou. Lou Junod was handsome, charismatic — a man who seemed like a celebrity, even though he wasn't famous. He was also mysterious, a keeper of secrets that have continued to reverberate through his son's life. On today's episode, Michael Barbaro talks with Junod about his new book, “In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man,” which is part memoir and part detective story, as well as a powerful meditation on fatherhood. On Today's Episode: Tom Junod is the author of “In the Days of My Youth I Was Told What It Means to Be a Man.” Background Reading: Tom Junod Would Like to Tell You About His Father Art: Lou Junod with baby Tom in 1958. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Real Life Church-Sango
"The Good Father is for Tired Fathers" (Psalms 103)

Real Life Church-Sango

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 28:44


To learn more, text "mission" to 97000 or visit https://www.reallifesango.com 26 Jun 21 Sunday Sermon (Second Service) Listen in as Grant Louder shares a special Father's Day message

Andre Mitchell Ministries

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Cities Church Sermons

What Worship Is Jonathan Parnell Download Psalm 100,Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!2 Serve the Lord with gladness!Come into his presence with singing!3 Know that the Lord, he is God!It is he who made us, and we are his;we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.4 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,and his courts with praise!Give thanks to him; bless his name!5 For the Lord is good;his steadfast love endures forever,and his faithfulness to all generations.Last Sunday, my family and I had the joy to worship with Kenny Ortiz and his family at Horizon City Church in Orlando. For those of you who don't know Kenny, he was a pastor here at Cities before we sent him out to Florida a few years ago to plant Horizon City. And it was so good to see him and spend a little time with him — and we had a funny moment together …Each of my kids had new backpacks they were toting around, and Kenny had the same kind — I think it's pronounced ‘Os-pree.' It's a backpack for hiking. Well, they have straps that buckle across the front, and my kids figured out right away that there's a whistle attached to the buckle. It's kind of discreet, but the kids figured it out, and so they, of course, were walking around blowing this whistle. Pastor Kenny sees this, realizes he has the same kind of backpack, with that same buckle, and that same whistle, and he says: “Hey, I never knew what that was!” And of course he starts blowing the whistle too. There was a lot of whistling going on! It was a funny moment!And Kenny made this a great moment. Because he thought it was incredible that he had this thing for so long, that was literally right under his nose, and he didn't know what it was. We've probably all been there before about something, but look, one thing I hope we never say that about is worship. This thing we do together on Sundays, and what we're called to do in all of life — we need to know what it is.Because being a worshiper is most fundamentally who we are as humans. Being a worshiper of Jesus is most fundamentally who we are as disciples of Jesus.Our worship of Jesus is the most important action we ever do as humans — so we should understand what we're doing when we worship.Psalm 100 helps us here.Today we're gonna look closely at Psalm 100, and I want to show you three truths about what worship is.The first is this:1. Worship is a declaration of our allegiance. We're gonna see this right away in verse 2, but before we get there, let me remind you about the context: Going back to Psalm 93, we're in a section of psalms all about the reign of the Lord, or the final coming of the Lord in judgment and salvation. And we established (back in Psalm 97) that what's in view here is the Second Coming of Jesus Christ. These psalms are talking about the end of the world when Jesus returns in final judgment for his enemies and salvation for his people. And our response on that day as his people, as those saved by Jesus, will be worship — it'll be praise, thanksgiving, gladness, joy, singing — all the happy words we see in these psalms. That's what we're gonna do together with all of creation. Psalm 100 is right in line with this theme we've been seeing.In Psalm 100, the reader is commanded to worship God now with seven different imperatives. I'm gonna read all of them, starting in verse 1, but follow with me and see if you can spot them:Verse 1: Make a joyful noiseVerse 2: Serve the LordCome into his presence (v. 2b)Verse 3: Know that the Lord, he is God!Verse 4: Enter his gatesGive thanks to him (v. 4b)Bless his name (v. 4c)There's no doubt this whole psalm is about worship, but I want to call special attention to verse 2, that first line: “Serve the Lord with gladness!”What does that word “serve” mean?What Does It Mean to Serve?The word for “serve” is interesting because it can literally mean to work and serve as a servant, and it can mean to worship. And in a lot of cases, it has a double sense. To worship God is to serve God, to be submitted to him, to swear allegiance to him. That's what's intended most times when this word is used in the Old Testament. And it was Israel's biggest problem. Their problem was who they served. For example, in the Book of Deuteronomy, first, God is very clear. He says, Chapter 6, verse 13:“take care lest you forget the Lord, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. It is the Lord your God you shall fear. Him you shall serve and by his name you shall swear. You shall not go after other gods …”Then he says, Chapter 8, verse 19:“And if you forget the Lord your God and go after other gods and serve them and worship them, I solemnly warn you today that you shall surely perish.”11:16,“Take care lest your heart be deceived, and you turn aside and serve other gods and worship them…”So one thing we know for sure here is that worship must mean more than an experience a few times a month on Sundays. Instead, worship is about an all-of-life allegiance, and it is a choice. It's a choice between two options: You either serve other little-g gods (bad idea), or you serve Yahweh, the one true God. Those are your choices.Those are the choices that Joshua set before the people of Israel in the Book of Joshua, Chapter 24. This is an epic scene in the Old Testament. Joshua gathered all of Israel, and he addressed all the people. He reminded them of their history and all that God has done for them from the calling of Abraham to the rescue from Egypt to the possession of the Promised Land, and he said, to all the people: “Now therefore fear the Lord and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the Lord …” (v. 14) He said:“choose this day whom you will serve … But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.” (v. 15)It was an amazing moment. Joshua is saying, Me and my house are devoted to the one true God! My allegiance is to him — it's to Yahweh alone. That's what it means to serve the Lord, and that's what Psalm 100, verse 2 is getting at. To worship God, to serve him, is to declare your allegiance to him. It is about loyalty to our true King!A Daily ChoiceAnd we basically have that choice every morning when we wake up … Imagine, when you wake up, that Joshua says to you, personally: Hey, choose this day whom you will serve. Who's it gonna be? …And don't rush the moment . …Of course we know the right answer, but really think about it: at the end of the day if you were to assess your time and your energy, and what you give your best attention to, and what motivates you, who are you serving? Is it comfort? Reputation? Success? Power? Money? Who's it gonna be? To whom is your highest allegiance?Look, when it comes to worship, the real contrast throughout the storyline of Scripture is not worship versus non-worship, but it's who you worship: either you will serve the Lord or you will serve something else.Church, serve the Lord.And that is one reason Sundays are the best day of the week. Worship is more than a Sunday experience, but man, Sundays are important. Because on Sunday, the first day of the week, is the day that launches us into the next six days. We come together to say to God, before one another, “As for me, I will serve the Lord.”And of course we serve him with gladness. Let's not act like it's a hard choice. The way of Jesus is the only way. He alone has the words of life! We are gladly all in with Jesus. Worship is a declaration of our allegiance.2. Worship is congruent to our existence. We see this in verse 3. This is actually the center of the psalm — the center of the seven imperatives. The psalmist says, verse 3: Know that the Lord, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.This is very straightforward. Get this: we worship God because he made us.This logic is repeated in all the great Confessions. I love how the 1689 London Confession puts it. This is Chapter 2, paragraph 2. The Confession says: God is most holy in all His counsels, in all His works, and in all His commands; to Him is due from angels and men, whatsoever worship, service, or obedience, as creatures they owe unto the Creator, and whatever He is further pleased to require of them.What it means to be a creature is that our Creator has the authority to require our worship. Because: God is God; we are not God; God made us.Resistance to CreaturelinessAnd look: the spirit of the age hates this fact. The mindset of the world, people of the world, hate the fact that they are made. They can't stand it. Because they worship the Self. We've talked about this recently: that in our sin, humans want to be their own gods. They want control over reality — even if it means murdering their pre-born children or mutilating their own bodies. They want to be gods to themselves. And the best explanation I've ever read of this is by the late theologian John Webster. He describes the essence of sin as the despising of our creatureliness. He writes:“To be a creature is to have one's being in relation to God, for ‘to be' is ‘to be in relation' to the creator, and only so to have life and to act. To be a sinner is to repudiate this relation, and so absolutely to imperil one's life by seeking to transcend creatureliness and become one's own origin and one's own end.” (Webster, Holiness, 84)The people of this world, dead in their sins, hate that they are creatures — and we know what this is like. It used to be all of us!In sin, you try to do everything you can to pretend you are not creature, you try so hard to be you're own god … but the problem is that there was a time when you did not exist. You did not exist, and then, when you did come into existence, you had nothing to do with it. That's what it means to be made.Have you ever thought about that?The Wonder of Being MadeI was thinking about this last week. We were having family dinner, and it was a beautiful moment together, it just hit me. I said: Y'all there was a time when none of us existed. …We had no existence at all. We were simply not. But then, we did exist. We do exist. We're here right now. Because we were made!And so what do we do as those who are made? We worship our Maker! It just make sense!The worship of God is congruent to the basic truth that he created us.And here are two very practical things we do with this — First is for parents, for moms and Dads (and since it's Father's Day, I mean this especially for Dads.) Here it is: 1) Teach your children that they are made. When Elizabeth was a toddler and just learning to talk, Melissa and I did a little catechism with her, and one of the first questions was, “Who made you?” Except we didn't ask that way. We would say it like this: “Elizabeth, who made you?” And she would say, “God!”And recently I asked all of my kids that question, and they all got the answer right. They all said God.And look, I know I'm not a perfect dad, and I'd never claim to be, but I feel pretty good about this one. Parents, we can all do it. Teach your children that God made them. And their eye color, and their hair color, and their skin color — it's all wonderful because God did it. And second, for all of us …2) Be amazed that God made you. It is so good to be made! It is so good that God is God; we are not; and God made us! And yes, we owe him everything — like the 1689 says, to Him is due whatsoever worship, service, or obedience he requires. But remember, the worship we owe him is not drudgery for us, but it's actually what satisfies the deepest longings of our soul. It's why we were made! It's why we exist!Psalm 100, verse 3: “It is God who made us and we are his!” Worship is congruent to our existence.3. Worship is grounded in the character of God. This is verse 5. And it's the verse that grounds everything said in verses 1–4. It's the ultimate reason why we … make a joyful noise, and serve the Lord, and come into his presence, and know that he is God, and enter his gates, and give him thanks, and bless his name.The reason we worship God is “for” — verse 5 — or because:the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.We worship God because he is worthy of worship, and his worthiness is evident in his character.That is what this verse is saying, and the grammatical construction makes that clear: Worship God because of his character — and in particular, because of his goodness.And we see this construction and this reason show up over and over again from Psalm 100 onward. Now we're gonna see this, but let me go ahead and tell you:Psalms 106 and 107 start the same way: “Oh give thanks to the Lord ... for he is good.”Psalm 117:3, “Extol him, all peoples ... for great is his steadfast love toward us.”Psalm 118:1, “Oh give thanks to the Lord ... for he is good.”Psalm 135:3 “Praise the Lord ... for the Lord is good.Psalm 136:1 “Give thanks to the Lord ... for he is good.”And then in Psalm 136 the psalmist repeats 26 times that God's steadfast love endures forever.Church, look, the Lord is good; his steadfast love really does endure forever. That's why we worship him. It's because of who he is, and who he is is good.Even in the Valley?But you might say: “Pastor, it doesn't seem that way for me right now.”Maybe you're going through a season of suffering. Maybe you've been battling discouragement and disappointment, and you feel stuck. You're just in the pit and you don't know what to do. You certainly don't ‘feel' the goodness of God where you are, and yet you hear this call to worship God for his goodness — and we just need some help here. I want you to know that even in the valley — in your valley, in your pit — God is still good, and you can worship him. In fact, your praise from the pit has a unique glory and sweetness to it that honors God more, shames the devil, and baffles the world.And I was trying to think here of some historical examples — like who are the saints in church history who have modeled this for us? There are many.But then it occurred to me: God has given us examples within our own church. The Examples God Has Given UsI think about Jen Jacobs, who died in 2022 at 38 years old. She had been diagnosed with cancer and fought hard, and I remember being at her house one day with a small group of people surrounding her, trying to bring encouragement. And Jen couldn't even open her eyes, but she wanted to sing the song “Good, Good Father.” And we did: we all sat there and sang “You're a good good Father, that's who you are!”And then I think about Kayla Rigney, our dear sister who died two years ago at 35 years old. She also battled cancer, and used to help lead worship on Sunday mornings. And one Sunday, the last Sunday she ever sang up here, she stood right there, half her hair was gone, and she led us in singing:I love You, LordFor Your mercy never failed meAnd all my days, I've been held in Your handsFrom the moment that I wake upUntil I lay my headOh, I will sing of the goodness of GodChurch, do we realize the examples God has given us? … right under our nose.And then of course I think of our dear sister Jean Swenson, who for decades was bound to a wheelchair after being paralyzed from the neck down. Jean modeled for years that we don't measure the goodness of God by our circumstances, but that our circumstances must be interpreted through the goodness of God. We start there! We start with: God is good.And because God is good, he therefore must have good purposes in hard things. Jean was an example for us of what her friend, Joni Erickson Tada, has been saying for over fifty years: “God permits what he hates to accomplish what he loves.”And that is his goodness. And church, we're gonna worship him because he's good. No matter where we are. And what God has done to prove his goodness is that he sent his only Son here. While we were sinners, when we deserved nothing but his wrath, God showed us his love in that Jesus died for us. Jesus took our sins upon himself. He suffered in our place. He defeated sin and death, and he has given us himself. We are united to him by faith. We are forgiven and free. Heaven is our home. Eternal joy is our future. Church, we can worship him now. And that's how we're gonna close. I get that there are some moments in life when we might say, about certain things, “Hey, I never knew what that was!” But Cities Church is not gonna say that about worship:Worship is a declaration of our allegiance.Worship is congruent to our existence.Worship is grounded in the character of God. And at this Table, this morning, we worship him. The TableEach week this Table directs our hearts to the cross of Christ where God's goodness displayed. If you're not a Christian, this is a moment for you to believe. Right now, wherever you are, turn from your sin and trust in Christ. Ask Jesus to save you, and he will save you. That is our story as Christians, and that is who this ritual meal is for. This is a soul-reviving cordial where we remember the goodness of God to us through the cross of Jesus Christ.Brothers and sisters, we who trust in Jesus, let us eat and drink together, and give him thanks.

Calvary Chapel Orlando - Sermon Archive
"The Good Father" - Selected Scriptures

Calvary Chapel Orlando - Sermon Archive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026


​This morning Pastor Will presents a special Father's Day message entitled "The Good Father" using selected scriptures. Scriptures Referenced: Psalm 73:1, Matthew 19:16-17, Acts 17:22-31, Genesis 50:19-20, Jeremiah 24:5, James 1:17, Matthew 7:7-11, Psalm 84:11. Romans 8:28, Luke 12:32, Deuteronomy 6:24, Deuteronomy 1:30-31, Joshua 23:14, 2Chronicles 30:22, Hebrews 6:5, Isaiah 63:16, Psalm 27:10, 1John 3:1, Proverbs 3:11-12, Hebrews 12:10, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, 3John 11, Mat [...]

Cloverleaf Baptist Church
A Good Father

Cloverleaf Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 37:58


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Derwood Alliance Church
The Heart of a Good Father

Derwood Alliance Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 27:50


Father's Day can bring up a lot of feelings — joy, grief, complicated memories, or longing. In this heartfelt message, Pastor Mark explores what it truly means to have a Heavenly Father whose heart is always good. Drawing from Scripture, he unpacks six powerful qualities of God as Father: love, compassion, forgiveness, provision, discipline, and a heart that is always searching for you. No matter your experience with earthly fathers, your Heavenly Father is running toward you with open arms. If you've ever wondered whether God truly cares for you — this message is for you. #FathersDay #HeartOfTheFather #HeavenlyFather #GodsLove #NeighborhoodChurch #ComeHome #ForgivenessAndGrace #GodProvides #FathersDaySermon #JesusIsEnough

Tomahawk Missionary Baptist Church's Podcast
The Bible Is a Guidebook for Fatherhood

Tomahawk Missionary Baptist Church's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 28:04


6/21/2026 Jeremiah 33:3 The Guide To Fatherhood Intro: In every society and in every country we need men to be men. And we need Fathers to be men of God. Men today have been domesticated and feminized. TV when I grew had dad's and mom in their roles. Movies today always show the man or the father to be dumb and stupid and weak. I was very fortunate to grow up in a two-parent home with a mother and a father. They kept their roles separate. I knew my dad worked on things and had the money. I knew that my mother cleaned things and fed everybody. Now that was from a 12 year old boys point of view. I grew up watching strong men and fathers in the community and in church. Leaders. Men of God. I am very fortunate. Kids growing up today sadly don't see many strong men and fathers. The most likely place to find a strong male role model….. should be in a strong church! But even in churches today women more and more taking leadership roles that they were not created for. And they take them because they don't have any men! What makes a Good Father and strong man?

DELIVERANCE TEMPLE

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Real Life Church SC
Fathers, you have a Good Father | Father's Day

Real Life Church SC

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 40:41


Jeremy shares a Father's Day message

Conversations and Connections
What makes someone a good father? Exploring fatherhood with Will Windham | Conversations and Connections 166

Conversations and Connections

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 37:10


In honor of Father's Day, we're dropping our episode early as Stuart and agency BIPP Coordinator Will Windham have a discussion about healthy fatherhood and what it means today to be a good dad.

Northland Bible Baptist Church
Would Someone Please Help Me Be a Good Father?

Northland Bible Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 46:12


How can we be good parents? What is God's expectation of us when it comes to training our children? In honor of Father's Day, Pastor Cucuzza has a special Father's Day message.

"WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO BE A GOOD FATHER?" I - 8-23-26

"Help and Hope for Families"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 13:00


Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They discuss the epidemic of fatherless households today and the effect it has on the family and society in general.  What are the Bibilical roles of the father and how should it reflect our heavenly Father's love to us?FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

"WHY IS IT SO IMPORTANT TO BE A GOOD FATHER?" - 8-30=26

"Help and Hope for Families"

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 13:00


Tim Tucker, on affiliate staff with the Pittsburgh FamilyLife Team, joins MJ Ludwig (part of our Pittsburgh Family Life Team), along with Chris Bell (pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Monroeville, PA), and Tom and Pam Jones.  Tom is a licensed professional counselor, and Pam is a real estate agent in the Pittsburgh area.  They discuss the epidemic of fatherless households today and the effect it has on the family and society in general.  What are the Bibilical roles of the father and how should it reflect our heavenly Father's love to us?FamilyLife has a lot of great ways to help marriages that are struggling, or just want their good marriages to become even better!  One of the resources is this fall's FamilyLIfe "Weekend To Remember" marriage getaway here in the Pittsburgh area.  The dates are November 13-15, 2026 at the Marriott North in Cranberry Township.  God can use it to bring couples to a oneness with Himself and with each other!  Please go to WeekendToRemember.com for more information, and use the group name 'weekendtogether' to receive a $100 discount on the registration fee. To listen to other HHFF podcasts, please type in "Help and Hope for Families Radio" in the search bar of your smart phone or computer.  For added helpful information and resources, please go to FamilyLife.com and also download the FamilyLife app!  During the summer months, you can also listen to "Help and Hope for Families" on Pittsburgh's radio station WORD FM 101.5 or WORDFM.com each Sunday evening at 9:30 PM (Eastern).

Cedar Bayou Grace
God Is....A Good Father

Cedar Bayou Grace

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 26:49


Tales from the Attitude Era
The Love Triangle Explodes! Kurt Angle and Triple H Fight Over Stephanie McMahon - WWF Raw 8/7/00 Review

Tales from the Attitude Era

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 57:51


Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani review the epic August 7, 2000, episode of Raw live from Madison Square Garden. WWF pulls out all the stops for the New York City crowd on the road to SummerSlam. The main event scene is on fire as Mick Foley books two massive matches: The Rock defending the WWF Championship against Chris Benoit in a No DQ match, and a Triple Threat Number One Contender match featuring Triple H, Kurt Angle, and Chris Jericho.The soap opera drama continues as Stephanie McMahon and Triple H attempt to reconcile, but Kurt Angle and Just Joe keep stirring the pot. The broadcast closes with a massive moment for the WWE fans when The Rock delivers a Rock Bottom to Stephanie McMahon!Other major discussion points include:- The Undertaker returning from his honeymoon to exact brutal revenge on Big Show.- The Goodfather cementing Right to Censor's dominance by powerbombing Victoria through a table.- Taz insulting Jim Ross and getting punched out by Jerry Lawler.- Chyna stepping into a six person tag team match to help Eddie Guerrero defeat Val Venis and T&A.- X-Pac using low blows to defeat Rikishi while Road Dogg interferes.0:00 Intro and the Magic of Madison Square Garden6:53 The Rock Challenges Chris Benoit12:23 X-Pac vs. Rikishi18:06 Right to Censor, The Protest, and The Goodfather's Brutal Powerbomb28:16 Eddie Guerrero, Chyna, and Too Cool vs. Val Venis and T&A34:36 Just Joe Stirs Up Trouble Between Kurt Angle and Triple H36:47 Stephanie McMahon Apologizes and Mick Foley Books the Main Events39:06 The Rock vs. Chris Benoit for the WWF Championship41:25 Taz Insults Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler46:53 The Undertaker Throws Big Show Off the Stage!50:29 Main Event: Triple H vs. Kurt Angle vs. Chris Jericho54:04 The Rock Rock Bottoms Everyone56:59 Outro and Final ThoughtsFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dwell Differently
Don't You Know You Need Power? // Natalie & Vera

Dwell Differently

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 22:40


"Are we willing to turn to our Good Father and say, 'Will you strengthen me by the power of your Spirit in my innermost being, because I can't?'"— Vera SchmitzToday's episode:  You need the power of God at work in you! In this episode the Dwell sisters, Natalie and Vera, are talking about praying for God to work powerfully in us. They share their own experiences and insights of how God has worked mightily in their lives. Whether you're navigating a hectic season, trying to be perfect, battling anxiety, or simply seeking renewed strength, this episode will challenge you to stop trusting in your own efforts—and instead, receive God's power to strengthen you in your innermost being. This month's memory verse: "I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being." — Ephesians 3:16Support our show: It's really just as simple as leaving us a review!Links from today's show: Get 20% off at cozyearth.com with the code DWELL. Get your copy of Who Am I and What Am I Doing with My Life? for 30% at thegoodbook.com with code WHOAMI.Get the Conversational Commentaries Series for 30% off with a free Crossway Plus account at crossway.org. Support the showKEEP UP WITH ALL THE THINGSWebsite: DwellDifferently.comSocials: @dwelldifferently | @nataliejoyabbott | @verabethschmitzNewsletter — get devotional content along with new projects!Facebook Group — join the conversation about God's Word!

Community Bible Church of Northern Westchester
Luke 15:11-32 (Mark Swanson) Feasting With the Father

Community Bible Church of Northern Westchester

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 39:26


Tales from the Attitude Era
Stephanie McMahon Loses It Over Triple H and Trish Stratus! WWE Smackdown Review 7/27/00

Tales from the Attitude Era

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 60:17


Former WWF writer Tommy Blacha and co-host Rob Pasbani break down the final SmackDown of July 2000 from the Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, Texas. Coming off the momentum of Fully Loaded, this episode is packed with major storyline advancements as WWE builds towards SummerSlam.Mick Foley books a massive card for the Texas crowd, featuring a massive Tables Match pitting Edge, Christian, and Big Show against The Dudley Boyz and Kane. We also discuss the infamous backstage segment where Stephanie McMahon catches Triple H demonstrating a hammerlock on Trish Stratus, leading to a chaotic mixed tag team match involving Chris Jericho, Lita, and a substitute Chris Benoit.The Godfather shocks the wrestling world by abandoning his signature lifestyle to debut as The Goodfather alongside Steven Richards and the Right to Censor. Plus, Steve Blackman defends the Hardcore Championship against X-Pac in a weapon filled brawl.Other major discussion points include:- Big Show explaining his controversial decision to align with Shane McMahon and Kurt Angle.- Chaz and D-Lo Brown taking on The Hardy Boyz in tag team action.- Taz continuing his destructive path in a match against Grandmaster Sexay.- - Perry Saturn defending his newly won European Championship against Crash Holly.- The main event clash between The Rock and Kurt Angle.- A bonus breakdown of a stacked episode of Sunday Night Heat featuring Dean Malenko, Chyna, Eddie Guerrero, and Val Venis.0:00 Intro and the Freeman Coliseum Atmosphere5:32 Recapping Big Show's Turn at Fully Loaded6:46 Steve Blackman vs. X-Pac for the Hardcore Championship15:08 Mick Foley Books the Card and Big Show Explains Himself18:29 Triple H, Stephanie McMahon, and the Mysterious Flowers19:14 Lo Down (Chaz and D-Lo Brown) vs. The Hardy Boyz22:48 Triple H Teaches Trish Stratus a Hammerlock23:36 Taz vs. Grandmaster Sexay27:50 Edge, Christian, and Big Show vs. The Dudley Boyz and Kane34:15 The Godfather Debuts as The Goodfather40:47 Mick Foley Replaces Triple H in the Mixed Tag Match41:30 Perry Saturn vs. Crash Holly for the European Championship43:55 Trish Stratus and Chris Benoit vs. Lita and Chris Jericho47:24 Main Event: The Rock vs. Kurt Angle49:46 Sunday Night Heat Recap and OutroFollow Tales from The Attitude Era on all social mediahttp://youtube.com/@TFTAttitudeEra http://twitter.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://instagram.com/TFTAttitudeErahttp://tiktok.com/@TFTAttitudeEra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Got HER Back
Ep 108: Taylor Frankie Paul's SCANDAL | #gotherbackpodcast

Got HER Back

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 25:27


In this episode of the Got HER Back Podcast, Meg and Carrie dive deep into the Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen drama that rocked Bachelor Nation when a leaked domestic incident video pulled The Bachelorette off ABC's lineup just days before its premiere.   The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star is back in headlines as her custody trial unfolds, and the girls aren't holding back on their hot takes. They unpack what reactive abuse actually looks like, why filming someone's "snapped moment" is a classic abuser tactic, and why the judge ultimately saw through Dakota's edited footage.   From Tell Me Lies parallels and blackmail dynamics to compulsive lying, custody battles, and whether a bad husband can still be a good father, this is a raw, unfiltered conversation about the cost of staying, the power of healing, and why women everywhere are saying #TeamTaylor.   Are you Team Taylor or Team Dakota? Drop your thoughts in the comments and follow @gotherbackpodcast everywhere you stream.   Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open: He's Not Honest 00:38 Welcome Back + Maggie's Choctaw Gambling Run 01:48 Why We're Obsessed with Secret Lives of Mormon Wives 02:35 The Leaked Video That Pulled The Bachelorette 03:42 Reactive Abuse: What the Tape Didn't Show 05:16 Locked in the Garage: The Full Story 06:22 Meeting in Rehab Was the First Red Flag 07:14 When Someone Pushes You Out of Character 08:23 The Deflection Tactic: Record, Edit, Post 09:18 Dakota's Calculated Move Before Her Big Moment 10:04 Tell Me Lies Parallels and Stephen Energy 11:35 We Didn't Have Cameras Back Then (Thank God) 12:18 Both Sides Have Issues: Not Justifying the Chair 12:52 Growing Up in Abuse and My Parenting Non-Negotiables 14:25 Healthy Conflict Resolution with Devin 15:08 Why Women Online Are Backing Taylor 17:00 My Counselor Said No Makeup Sex — Here's Why 18:38 Finding the Right Therapist Changed My Life 20:15 Why Taylor's Story Hit Me So Hard 21:18 Compulsive Liars Live in Shame 22:15 Can a Bad Husband Still Be a Good Father? 23:30 Do the Work or Repeat the Pattern 24:35 Team Taylor or Team Dakota? Drop Your Comments  

The Chelsey Holm Podcast
God is SO Good! Good + Perfect Gift-Giver! Have You Met Him Yet?

The Chelsey Holm Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 9:03 Transcription Available


Send us Fan MailTake a peek into my morning car ride convo with my youngest, Bo, about the goodness of God, how He is the Giver of good and perfect gifts, and how we can ask Him for things.If you think God is a genie or a distant dad- you need this episode! Short, sweet and so powerful! Child-like faith, let's go! Support the showChelsey Holm | the Wife Coach "I help Christian wives surrender fully, live Spirit-led, and be set apart according to God's design in marriage, motherhood, and life."Ready for a next step? If this episode stirred something deeper and you're ready to move from insight into surrender, I created a short guided experience called From Awareness to Surrender.This mini course includes three short teachings, a guided exercise, and a prayer recorded over you to help you stop cycling and start responding differently—rooted in surrender, not striving.

St. Mark Houston
The Good Father - Matt Popovits

St. Mark Houston

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 29:43


In the parable of the prodigal son, we discover that God doesn't wait passively for us to find our way back. He actively pursues his lost children. When a wandering son finally comes home, his father doesn't just forgive him; he elevates him, clothes him in honor, and throws the party of a lifetime. This is the heart of God on full display: a love that restores, celebrates, and recreates everyone who comes home. If you've ever felt far from God, distant from your faith, or weighed down by your past, this message is for you."

True Life Round Rock Podcast
Anchored in a Good Father

True Life Round Rock Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 40:48


Join Founding Father, Pastor Richard Neusch as he shares a powerful and personal message about navigating the highs and lows of faith—from the celebration of Palm Sunday to the testing of “Fall Away Friday.” Through Scripture and his own journey, Richard explores why so many people drift when life gets hard and how we can remain anchored when challenges come.Discover the difference between knowing Jesus for what He does and truly surrendering to Him as Lord, and why understanding the heart of a good, loving Father is essential to enduring life's toughest moments. This message will encourage you to stand firm, trust deeper, and live from the unshakable foundation of God's love—no matter what comes your way.

Victory Fellowship Church Podcast
VII, Part 9: VFC Thomasville // Jamie Nunnally

Victory Fellowship Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 39:33


 We've been focusing on the first 3 chapters of Revelation and looking at 7 letters to 7 churches that are direct messages from Jesus to real first century churches in modern-day Turkey. Besides a few exceptions, the letters all contained four major parts: 1. Introduction – "I am the One..." 2. Commendation – "I know your works..." 3. Correction – "I have this against you..." 4. Promises – "To the one who overcomes..."   In this message, Lead Pastor Jamie Nunnally considers what Jesus would say to us if we were to get a letter written from John?   Following the 4 sections of each Revelation letter, I want to give you 4 final timeless truths for us to respond to this morning:   1. Jesus knows you and He is everything you need. The first part of each letter was Jesus' introduction of Himself. Because He knows you, He knows what you need. Jesus is not only aware of our struggles, He is the solution to them. John 10:14 NLT  He doesn't diagnose your life from a distance, He steps into your life with you.   2. Jesus sees you and celebrates what's good. In every letter in Revelation, Jesus starts the same way—"I know your works." Before He corrects them, He commends them. Psalm 103:8-14 NLT  God isn't only your Judge, He's your Dad. He is not standing over you with a clipboard making note of all your mistakes. God doesn't just see where you failed; He sees where you fought. He doesn't only point out your mistakes; He celebrates your progress.   3. Jesus loves you enough to correct what's wrong.   God doesn't leave us where He found us. Correction is not rejection, it's redirection toward who you're becoming. Prov. 3:11-12 NLT  The enemy's voice brings shame, but God's voice brings change. God doesn't correct you because He's mad at you; He corrects you because He's committed to you.   4.  Jesus' promises for your future are greater than the failures of your past. Even though God corrected His churches, He always gave them a promise of something good that would happen if they repented and returned. Overcomers aren't those who never fall, but those who refuse to stay down. 2 Peter 1:4 NLT God's promises are activated by obedience. Obedience turns a promise from possibility to a guarantee.   On the other side of your obedience is a version of your life you haven't seen yet, but it's what you really want. Jesus knows you, and He is everything you need. Jesus sees and He celebrates what's good. Jesus loves you enough to correct what's wrong. And Jesus has promised something greater if you respond.   And VFC is not just a church with a past to celebrate; we're a church with a promise to step into. Respond, repent, and return.   Do you have ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to you?

Bethel Cleveland Sermon of the Week
Open Heavens // Good Gifts from a Good Father

Bethel Cleveland Sermon of the Week

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 44:32


Learn more about Bethel Cleveland and discover how you can be part of what God is doing here. Visit us at bethelcleveland.com

First Church Sermons
03-15: Follow Me: The Way of the Kingdom :: Judging Others, the Good Father, and the Golden Rule

First Church Sermons

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026


Thank you for joining us today for worship! We begin Matthew 7 as Pastor Bobby continues in our Follow Me series which studies through the Sermon on the Mount. He covers judging one another, how good the Good Father is, and the golden rule.

My Morning Devotional
A Good Father

My Morning Devotional

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 9:04 Transcription Available


What shapes your sense of identity when the world seems to pull you in every direction?Today on My Morning Devotional, Gaby Alessi Calatayud and Christian Calatayud invite us into a heartfelt conversation about what it truly means to be seen as God's special possession (a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and a holy nation) as described in 1 Peter 2:9. Together, we'll explore how the love of a good Father redefines our worth, gives us unshakeable confidence, and calls us out of darkness into his wonderful light.Let's embark on this journey as a community, choosing God's perspective over the world's, and learning to walk in the light of our heavenly identity. Join us in prayer and devotion as we ask God to reaffirm who we are in Him today.Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch our new video episodes on YouTube! Watch Our Video Devotionals NEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota. We pray our personal reflections and devotions will empower you to grow your faith in God, and that you'll join us every morning in prayer! HELP US GROW THE MMD COMMUNITY Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family's podcast The Family Business with The Alessis

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen
Top 10 Lies About God's Will (2-22-26)

Walk Talks With Matt McMillen

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2026 34:44


Topics: The Simplicity of God's Will, Not Everything That Happens is God's Will, The Paralysis of Analysis in Decision Making, God's Will Concerning the Process of Grief, Revelation 21:4, Why You Can't Drop Out of God's Will, Every Sin Requires Death but Jesus Paid Once for All Hebrews, 10:10-14, The Lie of Waiting on God While Ignoring Help, Reading Your Bible Does Not Unlock God's Will, Why Your Will is the Same as God's Will, You Cannot Frustrate the Omniscient One, Romans 5:1, Our New Heart, Ezekiel 36:26, Debunking the Perfect versus Permissive Will Dartboard, The Myth of Sufferings and the Cross to Bear, We Have Been Crucified and Reborn with Christ, Galatians 2:20, Decisions and Bad Choices Cannot Override the Creator, Finding Rest and Freedom in a Good Father's Arms, God's Will is that We Give Thanks in all Things, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Being Reborn into the Family of Grace, The Renewal of the Mind and Wisdom in Christ, Romans 12:2, Working through Us to Fulfill His Good Purposes, Philippians 2:13, The Glory of Oneness with the Father and Son, John 17:22-23, Why Anxiety is Not Coming from God, Righteousness is Not Lost Based on Unrighteous Choices, Proverbs 12:5, Spiritual Healing through the Finished Work of Christ, The Sufficiency of Grace in all Circumstances, Top Ten Lies About God's Will, Trusting the Spirit of Jesus within You, Why You Haven't Missed the Boat on God's Calling, Your Identity as a Child of God in Christ Support the showSign up for Matt's free daily devotional! https://mattmcmillen.com/newsletter

Coach Corey Wayne
What Being a Good Father Actually Means

Coach Corey Wayne

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 2:14


Corey & Chunky discuss several viewer questions from our Thursday Live StreamsIf you have not read my book, “How To Be A 3% Man” yet, that would be a good starting place for you. It is available in Kindle, iBook, Paperback, Hardcover or Audio Book format. If you don't have a Kindle device, you can download a free eReader app from Amazon so you can read my book on any laptop, desktop, smartphone or tablet device. Kindle $9.99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $29.99 or Hardcover 49.99. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial or buy it for $19.95. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:http://bit.ly/CCW3ManHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:http://amzn.to/1XKRtxdHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/how-to-be-3-man-winning-heart/id948035350?mt=11&uo=6&at=1l3vuUoHere is the link to the iTunes store to purchase the iTunes audio book version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/how-to-be-a-3-man-unabridged/id1106013146?at=1l3vuUo&mt=3You can get my second book, “Mastering Yourself, How To Align Your Life With Your True Calling & Reach Your Full Potential” which is also available in Kindle $9,99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $49.99, Hardcover $99.99 and Audio Book format $24.95. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:http://bit.ly/CCWMYHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:https://amzn.to/2TQV2XoHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/book/mastering-yourself-how-to-align-your-life-your-true/id1353139487?mt=11&at=1l3vuUoHere is the link to the iTunes store to purchase the iTunes audio book version:https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/audiobook/mastering-yourself-how-to-align-your-life-your-true/id1353594955?mt=3&at=1l3vuUoYou can get my third book, “Quotes, Ruminations & Contemplations” which is also available in Kindle $9,99, iBook $9.99, Paperback $49.99, Hardcover $99.99 and Audio Book format $24.95. Audio Book is Free $0.00 with an Audible membership trial. Here is the link to Audible to get the audiobook version:https://www.audible.com/pd/B0941XDDCJ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-256995&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_256995_rh_usHere is the link to Amazon to purchase Kindle, Paperback or Hardcover version:https://amzn.to/33K8VwFHere is the link to the iBookstore to purchase iBook version:https://books.apple.com/us/book/quotes-ruminations-contemplations/id1563102111?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ct=books_quotes%2C_ruminations_%26_contemplatio&ls=1Here is the link to the iTunes store to purchase the iTunes audio book version:https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/quotes-ruminations-contemplations-volume-i-unabridged/id1567242372?itsct=books_box_link&itscg=30200&ct=audio-books_quotes%2C_ruminations_%26_contem&ls=1Here is the website link to purchase Official Coach Corey Wayne branded merchandise (T-Shirts, Mugs, etc.):https://coreywayneshop.com/Click the link below to book phone/Skype (audio only) coaching with me personally:https://understandingrelationships.com/products/phone-coachingClick the link below to make a donation via PayPal to support my work:451035