Podcasts about The Good Father

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  Zechariah 13–14; Psalm 147; Luke 15 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 Daily Radio Bible. Today is October 2nd, and our readings are Zechariah 13–14, Psalm 147, and Luke 15. Zechariah gives us visions of cleansing, restoration, and God's presence among his people. Psalm 147 tells us that God heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. He gathers the outcasts and brings them home. And then we come to Luke 15. Jesus tells three stories about lost things. A shepherd loses a sheep. A woman loses a coin. And a father loses his sons. In each story, something precious has been lost. And in each story, the heart of God is revealed in the finding. The shepherd searches. The woman searches. The father runs toward the younger son and then goes outside looking for the older one. And when what is lost is found, there's a party. Jesus is showing us what God is like. God is not standing at a distance waiting for lost people to somehow find their own way home. God is the Good Shepherd who goes looking. God is the Good Father who runs down the road. And God is the Father who walks out of the party to find the child who is standing just outside the door. Maybe that's the invitation today. Let yourself be found. And come join the party. TODAY'S DEVOTION The Father Who Finds Lost Things God has a way of finding lost things. That's what Luke 15 is about. A lost sheep. A lost coin. And two lost boys. We usually call this last story the parable of the prodigal son. And usually our attention goes immediately to the younger brother. And for good reason. He is obviously lost. He asks his father for his inheritance. He leaves home. He travels to a distant land. He wastes everything. And eventually he finds himself hungry, broken, and feeding pigs. He's lost. But then Jesus tells us something beautiful. He comes to his senses. Something awakens in him. He remembers his father's house. And so he begins the long journey home. But the younger brother isn't the only lost son in the story. There's another one. The older brother. He's been home the whole time. He's been working. He's been responsible. He's followed the rules. He's done what was expected of him. And he's lost too. The younger brother is lost in his appetites. The older brother is lost in his pride. One has wandered into a distant country. The other has managed to become distant from his father's heart while never leaving the property. And maybe that's the more dangerous kind of lostness. Because it's harder to recognize. You can be in the house and still not know the Father's heart. You can be religious. Responsible. Obedient. Hardworking. And still imagine that everything the Father has must somehow be earned. Listen to the older brother. "All these years I've slaved for you." Slaved. That's how he sees himself. Not as a son. As a slave. And that's exactly how the younger brother planned to return too. "I'll go home and ask my father to make me one of his hired servants." Both boys misunderstand their father. Both imagine their relationship with him in terms of servitude. One runs away from the Father. The other works for the Father. But neither seems to understand what it means simply to be loved by the Father. And the Father goes after both. When the younger son is still a long way off, his father sees him. He runs. He embraces him. He kisses him. Before the boy can finish his speech, the Father is already restoring him. Bring the robe. Bring the ring. Bring the sandals. Prepare the feast. My son was lost, and now he is found. But then the Father notices someone else is missing. The older brother. He's standing outside. Angry. Refusing to come in. So what does the Father do? He goes out to him too. The Father leaves the party to find another lost son. And his words are so tender: "My dear son, you have always stayed by me, and everything I have is yours." Everything I have is yours. You don't have to earn this. You don't have to compete with your brother. You don't have to prove your worth. You're my son. Come inside. Join the party. That's the heart of God. The shepherd goes looking for the sheep. The woman goes looking for the coin. The Father goes looking for both sons. God has a way of finding lost things. Maybe you identify with the younger brother today. Maybe you've wandered. Maybe you've made choices you regret. Maybe shame has convinced you that you have forfeited your place at the table. Look down the road. The Father is running toward you. Or maybe you're the older brother. You've tried hard. You've done the right things. You've been faithful. But somewhere along the way, faith became labor. Relationship became obligation. And you started thinking like a servant instead of a beloved child. The Father comes looking for you too. He's standing outside with you. "My dear son." "My dear daughter." "Everything I have is yours." Come inside. Psalm 147 says that God heals the brokenhearted and bandages their wounds. He gathers the outcasts. That's what Jesus shows us. This is the Father's heart. He gathers. He heals. He restores. He finds. And then he celebrates. So wherever you are today, let yourself be found. If you're far away, look toward home. If you're standing just outside the door, listen for the Father's voice. The party isn't complete without you. Come home. Come inside. Receive the robe. Receive the ring. Receive your place at the table. You are not a slave. You are a beloved child. And the Father has come looking for you. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May we see the Good Father today. May we see the Good Shepherd. May we awaken to the God who is always pursuing our hearts. And may we hear him say: "My dear son, my dear daughter, all I have is yours. Come, let's join the party." 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  

Do you need help?   Jesus tells us in John 16 that the Helper, the Holy Spirit, will convict us concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. Conviction can feel uncomfortable, but it is how we know we are children of God, the Good Father.   In this teaching, Alisa invites us to rethink conviction. The Holy Spirit doesn't convict us to shame or condemn us. He convicts us because He loves us enough to show us the way. "The correction of the Holy Spirit is sweet."   LEARNED HELPLESSNESS Learned helplessness is the belief that nothing you do will change your situation, especially after repeated setbacks. But here's the good news: it's learned. And if we've learned something, we can unlearn it.   So, do you need help? Have you invited the Helper to help you?   ANCHOR SCRIPTURE John 16:7–8 "Nevertheless, I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you. And when He comes, He will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment."   THREE REASONS WE MAY NOT FEEL CONVICTION 1. We're too tired. We numb our hearts and don't want to be constrained in our fatigue. 2. The world is too noisy. We're overstimulated and overconnected, leaving little space to hear the whispers of the Holy Spirit. 3. We're moving too fast. When everything feels like a five-alarm fire, we can move so quickly that we miss what the Holy Spirit is showing us.   EMBODIED PRACTICE This week, make room for the Helper: Practice silence Slow down Get some rest Read the Word of God Pray   PRAYER IF YOU'RE READY Jesus, I invite You to send the Helper to convict me of sin concerning anything that I am doing that numbs my heart towards You. Convict me. Open my ears to hear the whispers of the Holy Spirit. I offer You my appetites, my desires. God, restore me with rest. I'm sorry. I repent of too much, too fast, and too loud. I want to be taken captive as a prisoner of Your love and hope. Walk with me, Holy Spirit. Lead me in the ways I should go. I long to hear Your voice louder than the world. Convict me of sin, righteousness, and judgment. I love You and I thank You. In Jesus' name, Amen.   WATCH THIS OVER ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/YDqhZrp80Ek   Mentioned in this episode: Why Do I Hate My Body Teaching. Watch the replay here: https://www.revelationwellness.org/resources/webinar-hate-my-body/   REVING THE WORD Want to move your body while hearing the Word of God? Check out our REVING the Word workouts on the Revelation Wellness Podcast, where Scripture and movement come together for an embodied practice of truth.   Ready For More?

Do you need help?   Jesus tells us in John 16 that the Helper, the Holy Spirit, will convict us concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. Conviction can feel uncomfortable, but it is how we know we are children of God, the Good Father.   In this teaching, Alisa invites us to rethink conviction. The Holy Spirit doesn't convict us to shame or condemn us. He convicts us because He loves us enough to show us the way. "The correction of the Holy Spirit is sweet."   LEARNED HELPLESSNESS Learned helplessness is the belief that nothing you do will change your situation, especially after repeated setbacks. But here's the good news: it's learned. And if we've learned something, we can unlearn it.   So, do you need help? Have you invited the Helper to help you?   ANCHOR SCRIPTURE John 16:7–8 "Nevertheless, I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send Him to you. And when He comes, He will convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment."   THREE REASONS WE MAY NOT FEEL CONVICTION 1. We're too tired. We numb our hearts and don't want to be constrained in our fatigue. 2. The world is too noisy. We're overstimulated and overconnected, leaving little space to hear the whispers of the Holy Spirit. 3. We're moving too fast. When everything feels like a five-alarm fire, we can move so quickly that we miss what the Holy Spirit is showing us.   EMBODIED PRACTICE This week, make room for the Helper: Practice silence Slow down Get some rest Read the Word of God Pray   PRAYER IF YOU'RE READY Jesus, I invite You to send the Helper to convict me of sin concerning anything that I am doing that numbs my heart towards You. Convict me. Open my ears to hear the whispers of the Holy Spirit. I offer You my appetites, my desires. God, restore me with rest. I'm sorry. I repent of too much, too fast, and too loud. I want to be taken captive as a prisoner of Your love and hope. Walk with me, Holy Spirit. Lead me in the ways I should go. I long to hear Your voice louder than the world. Convict me of sin, righteousness, and judgment. I love You and I thank You. In Jesus' name, Amen.   WATCH THIS OVER ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/YDqhZrp80Ek   Mentioned in this episode: Why Do I Hate My Body Teaching. Watch the replay here: https://www.revelationwellness.org/resources/webinar-hate-my-body/   REVING THE WORD Want to move your body while hearing the Word of God? Check out our REVING the Word workouts on the Revelation Wellness Podcast, where Scripture and movement come together for an embodied practice of truth.   Ready For More?

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).

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).

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Send us Fan MailWhat does it mean to truly see yourself as a daughter of God?In this heartfelt conversation, Robin Blumenthal sits down with Melanie Sunukjian to explore how our relationships with our earthly fathers can shape the way we experience God as our Heavenly Father.Melanie shares her own journey of recognizing what was missing in her relationship with her dad, seeing his willingness to grow, and learning to recognize the ways God has been loving, nurturing, and caring for her all along.Together, Robin and Melanie talk about father wounds, the power of healthy community, women in Scripture, and the difference between constantly doing for God and learning to simply sit at His feet.If you have ever struggled to understand what it means to be loved as a daughter, this conversation is an invitation to discover the intimacy of a good Father. Stay Connected with Melanie at www.melaniesunukjian.comInstagram: @melaniesunukjianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/melanie.sunukjian/Here are two FREE Ebooks for you! 1. Shame Off You: 10 steps to shattering shame in your life, HERE. 2. ABC's: CLICK HERE for a FREE E-book to help you combat lies and replace them with God's truth.  For more encouragement, check out some of our offerings at www.reclaimedstory.comDid you know we have a jewelry line that speaks to your identity in Jesus? CLICK HERE to shop. Every purchase helps support our mission to provide healing and hope to women worldwide. Would you partner with us to spread the message of hope and healing? You can DONATE HERE.  Living the Reclaimed Life is a Reclaimed Story, Inc. podcast, An Arizona non-profit corporation. If you would like to connect with a safe group of women doing real-life together, join our private Facebook page, “Living the Reclaimed Life” or on  Facebook  or Instagram 

Triple H tells Kurt Angle he just wants to be friends with Stephanie, maybe go shopping for drapes. Kurt has never been more offended. Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani recap the September 18, 2000 edition of WWF Monday Night Raw, live from the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago, Illinois, six days before Unforgiven 2000. Also the last Raw on USA Network.The opening promo ends with Rob, as a gay man, explaining exactly why "shopping for drapes" works and why "batting on the other side of the plate than the rest of us" is the one line that doesn't. Foley books TNA and Trish against Triple H, Angle, and Stephanie, and the hosts are almost surprised it took this long to get here.William Regal makes his WWE debut at the Rosemont, which Tommy calls the single best venue to debut anyone who needs an immediate reaction. Regal sets up a dinner table, demonstrates proper napkin usage, and explains that American parents have clearly failed their children. Jericho interrupts with a fake British accent and a failed tablecloth magic trick. Xpac shows up with nunchucks.Undertaker pins the world champion in a non-title match six days before Unforgiven. The four challengers brawl to end the show. The hosts spend two minutes establishing the correct wrestling terminology for what just happened.Please support the show, and join our brand new Patreon, featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. You also get these episodes uncensored and one day early!Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeeraOther major discussion points include:Tazz arrives as substitute ring announcer in a thug'd up suit jacket with the arms ripped off, a bow tie, and Thug Life on the back, introduces Rikishi as "6,000 pounds from the waist down," and announces the result directly into Lawler's earHugh Hefner recorded a video for Chyna's Playboy issue and could not learn Eddie Guerrero's name in however many takes, referring to him only as "the boyfriend"Eddie fakes being sick to send Chyna in to wrestle Rikishi in his place, then sprays mace in Rikishi's eyes, and Rikishi gives Chyna a bonsai drop while staring directly at EddieThe USA vs Viacom lawsuit backstory: USA claimed first right of refusal, WWE argued they did not match the deal because Viacom included $5 million in advertising that USA could not offerTommy has a detailed memory of rooting for heels as a teenager at Cobo Arena, a drunk accountant in a suit who produced a small Soviet flag from his blazer pocket, and what his mom thought of all of itThe Rosemont Horizon: 15 straight sellouts, Tommy calls it a top five guaranteed hot show venue, and WWF chose this specific building to debut Regal and switch networks for good reasonChapter marks 00:00 Cold Open02:50 USA vs Viacom Lawsuit07:42 William Regal Debut Discussion09:47 Show Starts / Stephanie Opens19:47 Acolytes Attack RTC / Dudleys vs Goodfather and Bull Buchanan21:59 Rock Promo / "Lord of Monkey Piss" / Undertaker Responds24:44 Foley Books Rock vs Taker and Kane vs Benoit / Hugh Hefner Can't Say Eddie's Name27:04 Backstage: Eddie's "Sick" / Kane vs Benoit / Ring Bell Chaos30:10 European Championship Discussion / 2004 Dark Period31:28 Backstage: Triple H, Stephanie, and Angle / "Girls Room Is Down the Hall"38:32 TNA and Trish vs Triple H, Angle, and Stephanie44:42 Angle Hugs Stephanie Post-Match / Triple H Spears Angle46:01 Eddie Wrapped in a Blanket / Tazz as Ring Announcer48:49 Rikishi vs Eddie / Chyna Caught in the Middle54:13 William Regal Debuts / Table Manners Promo56:39 Tommy's House Show Story / The Drunk Accountant with the Soviet Flag1:01:36 Jericho Interrupts Regal / Xpac Attacks with Nunchucks1:03:07 Too Cool vs Edge and Christian / Austin Pay-Per-View Promo1:04:15 Foley: "Smackdown Your Vote"1:05:08 Main Event: Rock vs Undertaker (Non-Title) / Benoit on Commentary1:05:59 Undertaker Pins Rock / Four-Way Brawl to End the Show1:08:02 Final Thoughts / Patreon / Rosemont Wrestlemania History1:10:49 Sign-Off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What does it actually mean to be a good father?   In this episode of The Risen Fallen Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Binyamin Rothstein, family physician, father of eight, and author of A Real Man's Guide to Becoming a Terrific Dad, for a conversation about fatherhood, parenting, family, and the responsibility men have to truly show up for their children.   We talk about what children really need from their fathers, building stronger emotional connections, discipline, leading by example, balancing work and family, supporting your partner, and why simply providing financially isn't the same thing as being present.   Dr. Rothstein draws from decades of experience working with families as well as his own experience raising eight children to share practical lessons for becoming a more intentional, involved, and dependable father. Whether you're already a dad, preparing to become one, or simply thinking about the kind of man you want to be for your future family, this conversation is about building relationships with your children that will last long after they leave home.   In this episode: What makes a good father Being present instead of simply providing Building emotional connections with your children Discipline without destroying confidence Balancing career, responsibilities, and family Becoming a better husband and co-parent Leading your children through your actions Raising confident and responsible kids Creating a relationship your children actually want to maintain as adults Learn more about Dr. Binyamin Rothstein and A Real Man's Guide to Becoming a Terrific Dad at BeATerrificDad.com.   If you liked the show, help it grow!   Leave a review and rate 5 stars on Apple Podcast, and Spotify!

London's Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Belief, Connectedness, Developer Posiitivity, and Intellection.   London is  entering her  third year of undergrad at Dallas Baptist University, majoring in Political Science. She is from Dallas, TX and is a 20 year old following Jesus & passionate about sharing His good news with others!! "Do This Hour" Camp Mystic Counselor London Smith's Story of Faith and Courage London Smith delivers remarks at Rededicate 250 on the National Mall

Jeff Kober has spent more than four decades disappearing into some of television's most unforgettable characters, from China Beach and The Walking Dead to Sons of Anarchy, General Hospital and now The Pitt. Today, Kober joins Steve Kmetko with something remarkable to celebrate, Emmy recognition for both The Pitt and General Hospital. Kober reveals how a last-minute self-tape nearly went completely wrong before helping land him his role on The Pitt, what it is really like working opposite Noah Wyle, and why the acclaimed medical drama feels different from almost anything else he has done. But this conversation goes far beyond Hollywood. Kober opens up about the anxiety and darkness he experienced earlier in his life, the unusual path that led him from Montana to acting in Los Angeles, his relationship with his son, the transformative role meditation has played in his life, and why, after decades of pl   00:00 Jeff Kober Has Two Emmy Nominations01:11 Joining The Pitt02:09 What Noah Wyle Is Really Like04:20 The Audition Disaster That Landed The Pitt05:37 The Truth About Self-Tape Auditions07:40 Why Jeff Initially Avoided Watching The Pitt09:40 What Makes The Pitt Different12:08 Why Jeff Connected With His Pitt Character16:10 Does Jeff Kober Want to Win the Emmy?18:12 How Jeff Kober Accidentally Became an Actor19:40 Finding His Way Out of an Emotional Mess23:53 China Beach and Dana Delany25:14 The Walking Dead and Andrew Lincoln26:30 Bringing Darkness Into the Light29:51 General Hospital and the Brutal Pace of Daytime TV33:40 The Most Fulfilling Role of His Career35:30 What Jeff Kober Still Wants to Play37:15 Life, Purpose and Finding Meaning40:02 How Meditation Changed His Life41:43 Is Jeff Happier Today?42:40 Why Acting Gave His Darkness Value44:44 The Fear He Finally Let Go45:17 Why He Still Loves Walking Onto a Set47:34 Was Jeff Kober a Good Father?49:03 Would He Ever Revisit China Beach?50:12 Jeff Kober Is Writing a Memoiraying dangerous and troubled men, he finally feels comfortable being himself. Plus, memories of China Beach, Dana Delany, Andrew Lincoln and The Walking Dead, the brutal pace of General Hospital, and why The Pitt allowed Kober to let himself be seen in a way he never had before. Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian Sanyshyn https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.comAdvertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.comPublicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Chyna confronts Eddie backstage and tells him he used her, stepped on her, and only loves the title around his waist. Eddie turns it around completely. His family. His friends. His personal wants. You were on Jay Leno three times. Third Rock from the Sun. Your magazine. Not one page. Are you going to be behind me when I face Road Dog, or is the door right there? Tommy Blacha and Rob Pasbani recap the September 7, 2000 edition of WWF SmackDown, live from Louisville, Kentucky.With Jerry Lawler sidelined from Raw, Tazz joins Michael Cole on commentary in what Tommy and Rob call a preview of the future SmackDown announce team. He roots openly for heels, steals JR's catchphrases, and corrects Cole's move calls in character. Then Lawler returns mid-show, strap in hand, and chokes Tazz out in the middle of his Brooklyn catchphrase.Steve Austin cuts a pre-tape from home, back to camera, nine months out of action. He doesn't forget and he doesn't forgive. It's a good thing the next pay-per-view is called Unforgiven. The promo doesn't fully hang together but Tommy and Rob say it doesn't need to. Austin coming back on screen is enough to make a rough episode feel like must-see TV.Other major discussion points include:Triple H beats Test and Albert in a handicap match when Kurt Angle runs in uninvited, helps Triple H win, and does the you're-welcome look from the stage despite Triple H wanting nothing to do with himRock pins Christian in the main event after Edge is taken out by Rock's own chair, with Foley inserting Kane as Christian's partner in a decision neither host can explain, and Kane chokeslams Rock through the announce table on his way outBenoit pins Rikishi after RTC distraction, and Tazz corrects Cole's move calls in character, including the moment Cole calls a Northern Lights suplex a Sherman suplexAPA and Dudleys have a bloody, joyful barroom brawl at the Have a Nice Day Cafe, cap it with a handshake bit between Bubba and Farooq, and then Kaientai shows up wanting sakeToo Cool lose to the Goodfather and Bull Buchanan and the worm is blocked for the second straight weekTommy opens the episode discussing WWE Studios, the XFL, the WWF record label, and what it looked like from the inside as WWF expanded into every possible business at oncePlease support the show, and join our brand new Patreon, featuring watch-alongs for classic matches. New watch along added: Gorilla Monsoon Mixtape!Previous watch alongs include RVD/Sabu vs. Hayabusa/Hakushi, Verne Gagne vs. Dick the Bruiser, Rock vs Hogan and Buddy Rogers vs. Pat O'Connor.You also get these episodes one day early!Please subscribe at https://patreon.com/talesfromtheattitudeeraChapter Marks00:00 Intro00:32 Tommy's Consulting Role04:51 Too Much Soap Opera08:56 Rob on 40 Years of Fandom11:45 Show Overview / Tazz Replaces Lawler on Commentary17:01 X-Pac vs Jericho 18:49 Kurt Angle in Foley's Office / Angle vs Undertaker Booked19:34 Edge and Christian Promo / "Rocker Taker" / The Rock Comes Out22:11 The Rock Sets Up a Handicap Match for the WWF Title23:54 Backstage: Triple H and Stephanie25:35 Acolytes at the Have a Nice Day Cafe26:06 Benoit vs Rikishi / Tazz Corrects Cole's Move Calls28:09 Eddie and Chyna Backstage: "Where Was I When You Were on Jay Leno?"35:15 APA vs Dudleys Barroom Brawl / Lawler Returns and Chokes Tazz Mid-Catchphrase35:44 Triple H vs Test and Albert36:51 Angle Runs In / Saves Stephanie / Triple H Wins39:26 Chyna Backstage with Road Dog / Triple H and Stephanie Argue About Angle44:04 Eddie Guerrero vs Road Dog47:33 Eddie Attacks Road Dog Post-Match48:07 Too Cool vs Right to Censor51:21 APA and Dudleys at the Bar / Kaientai Wants Sake53:46 Kurt Angle vs Undertaker / Benoit Interferes54:56 Triple H and Stephanie Backstage55:44 Stone Cold Pre-Tape: "It's a Good Thing the Next PPV Is Called Unforgiven"57:40 Rock Ambushes Edge / Main Event Set58:31 Main Event: Rock vs Christian and Kane (WWF Title Handicap Match)1:01:43 Final Thoughts / Patreon Plug Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.

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."

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.

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!

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.

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

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/

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

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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

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.

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.

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

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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.

​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 [...]

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.

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.

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.

"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!