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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  

You Are Not Alone: How the Holy Spirit Guides Us – John 16In Episode 154 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane continue their journey through the Gospel of John with John 16, where Jesus prepares His disciples for what life will look like after He leaves—and gives them an incredible promise: the Holy Spirit is coming.Jesus tells His disciples that the Spirit of Truth will guide them, teach them, reveal truth, and point them back to Him. What feels like Jesus leaving is actually the beginning of something new: God's presence dwelling within His people.Together, Jamie and Jane unpack what it practically means to be led by the Holy Spirit. How do we recognize His guidance? How do we distinguish His voice from our own thoughts, fears, and desires? And how can we trust His leading when we don't know what's coming next?John 16 also reminds us that following Jesus doesn't mean avoiding difficulty. Jesus tells His disciples plainly that trouble will come—but then gives them a promise we still desperately need today: “Take heart! I have overcome the world.”If you're facing a decision, walking through uncertainty, or simply longing to recognize God's voice more clearly, pull up a chair. You don't have to figure everything out on your own. The Holy Spirit is still guiding.Reflection Question: Where am I trying to figure everything out on my own instead of slowing down and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide me?____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Website: www.janewwilliams.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

Imogene Amelia (Racine) Lahee Imogene Amelia (Racine) Lahee, was born on July 13, 1934, to the late Henry C. and Johanna (Fischer) Racine of Evanston. Her Good Shepherd called her to be His little lamb in the waters of Holy Baptism as an infant at St. John's Lutheran Church in Evanston, Indiana. She heard her Shepherd's voice at home and in church growing to hear and walk in His grace as she grew. She confessed the baptismal Faith given her and promised to remain faithful to being fed by her Good Shepherd within His Church until death as she was confirmed on March 21st, 1948 at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church. Imogene was a 1952 graduate of Chrisney High School and became a faithful member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in 1958. She retired from General Electric after 45 years of dedicated service. Imogene found joy in the simple beauty of life, especially gardening and taking in the beautiful landscape God created. She often shared stories of walking to school in the snow, giving her family a glimpse into the experiences and memories that shaped her life. She treasured time with her family above all else and found great happiness in the moments they shared together. The memories she made with those she loved will remain a cherished part of her family's lives. On September 27, 2026, Imogene fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, The Good Shepherd, at the age of 92 at Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, Indiana. Left to look forward to the great family reunion that awaits Christians on the Last Day when our bodies are raised from the dust and our Shepherd leads us into life everlasting are her children, Linda (Denny) Rogier of Reo; Carol VanConey of Cannelton; Connie (Jeff) Richardson of Gatchel; and Sandra (Patrick) Jarboe of Gerald. She was blessed with eight grandchildren, Stephanie (Lyric) Chapman, Staci (Nick) Litherland, Cassandra Hays, Nicole (Sean) Risse, Shaina (Charles) Weatherholt, Ian (Whitney) Jarboe, Carly (Caleb) Kuric, and Jenna Richardson; and eleven great-grandchildren, Daniel Marshall, Peyton and Alyssa Hays, Zaeden Weaver, Sophia and Gannon Litherland, Junah and Adley Risse, Nakoa Kalaluhi, Catherine Kuric, and Tinsley Jo Weatherholt, on the way. She was preceded Home to Heaven through death by her parents; her son, Gregory Lahee; her brothers, Harold Racine and Clifford (Romella) Racine; and her sister, Helen (Robert) Pruitt. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, or the Linda E. White Hospice House.

The wall of Jerusalem is completed in just 52 days, revealing God's hand in the work despite the enemy's persistent opposition. Although the rebuilding happened quickly, it was the result of a much longer story of obedience, reminding us that God often works through a “long obedience” before bringing about a sudden completion. Nehemiah's enemies shift from open opposition to subtle influence and fear, pointing to the need to recognize the “stranger” and become familiar with the voice of the Good Shepherd. Jesus is the Gate and the Good Shepherd who leads His people into abundant life, knows them personally, protects and restores them, and ultimately laid down His life for them.

The gospel is not merely good information—it is the power of God to save and set people free.At UNCW, Seth Prevatte teaches from Psalm 23 and John 10 about Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who comes after us before we understand our need. Through personal testimony and a clear invitation to surrender, Seth shares how Jesus frees us from sin, anxiety, depression, and the burden of trying to lead our own lives.The Father's desire is not for you to stand outside looking in. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus, you are invited into His presence, His freedom, and His family.Plan Your Visit to SALT Church:https://www.saltchurches.com/Learn more about Saturate Global:https://www.saturateglobal.com/

Who Is Jesus?| The Gate And The Good Shepherd | Drew Marchesani

Midge Noble is an online resiliency coach, podcaster, author, and speaker. She has published two children's books, SHEBA, Home Is Where Your Heart Is, and ICE CUBE AWARD, Learning To Be Cool Under Pressure. Her memoir, Gay with God, Reclaiming My Faith, Honoring My Story has just been released! Her podcast, GAY with GOD! can be found wherever you stream your podcasts. Midge specializes in helping her LGBTQIA+ community in their coming out and faith journeys. Her main focus is to stop gay suicides by educating people wounded by the church that they can be in relationship with the God of their understanding and that God does and has always loved us, just as we are created to be. To that end, Midge is very involved in her parish, The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Midge and her wife, along with their fur babies, enjoy spending time at their mountain cabin, hiking, and being with their friends. On today's episode, I talk about  how pain and adversity invites us to reflect on new pathways we can take that can open us up to being less rigid. Can we release our hold on our definition of perfection? Can we become more patient? Can we embrace the caregivng of those who love us?   Connect with Midge Complimentary Session w/ Midge Be MY next GUEST on GAY with GOD! Email  Linkedin Facebook Website Instagram @midge.noble BlueSky @Midge4.bsky.social TikTok @MidgeNoble418 Threads BUY a SIGNED copy of the Gay with God memoir!

Knowing Him: The Good Shepherd, Part 2 by Pastor Todd M. Walker

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when the church—the very place where we expect to find grace, community, and care—becomes a place of hurt?In this episode of God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, Patricia talks with Timothy St. John, counseling pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, California, about church hurt, healing, rebuilding trust, and finding a healthy church community.Timothy is the author of After Church Hurt: Healing in the Care of the Good Shepherd, a book that addresses the spiritual and emotional wounds that can result when sin and harmful behavior are minimized, normalized, or protected within a church culture.Timothy brings years of experience in biblical counseling to this conversation. He serves as a counseling pastor and oversees a counseling ministry designed to help people bear one another's burdens within the church.If you've experienced church hurt—or if you're a pastor, counselor, ministry leader, or friend trying to help someone who has—this conversation offers a thoughtful place to begin.

Are you one of Christ's sheep. He describes them as incredibly blessed, loved and protected...eternally. Are you one of them? This message will help you answer this question.

In this “Space for God” devotional, Amy Boucher Pye (Author, Coracle Spiritual Director) shares a practice she has come to deeply value for its ability to draw God into the very midst of our daily life—our needs, desires, and feelings. By personalizing Psalm 23, we can come first to understand how we imagine God relates to us and second to transform our imaginations so we see God more clearly as our Good Shepherd.View Our Complete Archive of “Space for God” Prayer PracticesLearn More About Spiritual Direction through Coracleinthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the showFor the Journey is a resource of the Coracle Center of Formation for Action and is made possible through the generous support of men and women across the globe.

Sermon Outline: "When Who He Is Meets Where You Are" I. Grace in the Mundane & For the Assignment Meeting God in the Everyday: God does not just appear in high-profile moments; He meets believers in the routine, daily rhythms of life (00:48:44). Grace Arrives at the Step of Faith: Illustrating through personal testimonies (preaching in San Juan, Puerto Rico to 8,000 people) and a Miss America ticket analogy, Pastor Rhonda emphasized that grace for an assignment is released when you step through the door, not beforehand (00:50:13). The Exam Already Passed: Sharing a story about a Bible college professor who marked all exam answers correct in red ink, illustrating that righteousness and spiritual victory are gifts given because Christ took the test for us (00:52:59). II. Moses at the Burning Bush (Exodus 3:1–14) Outliving Past Consequences: After 40 years on the backside of the desert in Midian (14,600 days), Moses thought his story was over due to past murder and rejection. God demonstrated that a wilderness season cannot cancel His purpose (00:56:32). Holy Ground Wherever You Step: When Moses turned aside to the burning bush, God commanded him to take off his shoes. Under the New Covenant, because Christ lives in believers, every workplace, home, and assignment becomes holy ground (01:00:58). Overcoming the "Imposter Syndrome": Addressing insecurity and the inner soundtrack of "Who do you think you are?", God answered Moses' insecurity ("Who am I?") not with self-confidence, but with God-confidence: "I will be with you" (01:05:05, Exodus 3:12). III. The Power of the Name: Yahweh (I AM THAT I AM) The Self-Existent One: Unlike humans who are defined by parentage, origin, or beginning, God revealed Himself as Yahweh (I AM THAT I AM)—eternal, self-sustaining, uncreated, and needing no external fuel (like the unconsumed bush) (01:13:08, Exodus 3:14). Breathed Presence: Referencing the Hebrew root Haya and the divine name Yahweh, God's very name matches the rhythm of human breath (01:15:50). Jesus, the Great I AM: Connecting Old Covenant revelation to Jesus' "I AM" statements in John (Bread of Life, Light of the World, Door, Good Shepherd, Resurrection and Life), proving that where Christ steps in, human inadequacy is completely swallowed up (01:28:40). IV. Four Core Kingdom Principles God Takes the Initiative: History is His story; God initiates pre-blessed plans (01:17:31). God Moves in Response to Prayer: Corporate crying out invites divine intervention (01:18:01). God is the Supplier: When we carry anxiety or sleeplessness over assignments, we carry what belongs to God. God stays up so we can sleep (01:20:28). God Heals Your World From Where He Healed You: God uses personal misery, brokenness, and former wildernesses (Mount Horeb/Sinai) to bring deliverance to others (01:22:56, 2 Corinthians 1:3–4). Scripture Index Isaiah 41:10 > "Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand." (00:47:25) Exodus 3:1–6 > "And the Angel of the Lord appeared to him in a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he looked, and behold, the bush was burning with fire, but the bush was not consumed." (00:47:55, 01:00:00) Exodus 3:7–8 > "And the Lord said: 'I have surely seen the oppression of My people who are in Egypt, and have heard their cry... So I have come down to deliver them...'" (01:02:00) Exodus 3:11–12 > "But Moses said to God, 'Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh...?' So He said, 'I will certainly be with you.'" (01:04:47, 01:08:10) Exodus 3:13–14 > "And God said to Moses, 'I AM THAT I AM.' And He said, 'Thus you shall say to the children of Israel: I AM has sent me to you.'" (00:47:55, 01:13:18) Zechariah 4:6–7 > "'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the Lord of hosts. 'Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he shall bring forth the capstone with shouts of Grace, grace to it!'" (00:54:40) 2 Corinthians 1:3–4 > "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ... who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble..." (01:23:22) Psalm 34:17 > "The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles." (01:18:38) John 8:58 > "Jesus said to them, 'Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.'" (01:28:40) "Thanks for listening! For more information, visit churchoftheharvest.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and YouTube @cothcleveland.

The Lord is the Good Shepherd, Pastors are called to shepherd their flock, but did you know we are all called to shepherd the people in our own lives? God calls every single believer to be a shepherd. Who in your life is the Lord calling you to care for? 

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This sermon explores the central themes of Psalm 23, emphasizing the personal relationship between God and believers through the metaphor of the Good Shepherd. The speaker outlines three key aspects of this relationship: provision, protection, and presence, illustrating how God meets the needs of His people, guards them through life's valleys, and actively pursues them with mercy. The message contrasts the helplessness of sheep with the sufficiency of God, urging listeners to trust in His care rather than their own strength. It concludes with a call to repentance and faith, explaining that through spiritual rebirth, individuals are transformed from 'goats' into 'sheep,' entering the fold of Christ to enjoy eternal communion with Him.

Delivered by Theodorus Kefi and Martinus Dominikus Lanang from Saint Peter's School in the Archdiocese of Jakarta, Indonesia. Job 1: 6-22; Rs psalm 17: 1-3.6-7; Luke 9: 46-50.GOD DOES NOT CLOSE HIS EYES ON US Our meditation today has the theme: God Does Not CloseHis Eyes on Us. In one occasion of the lesson in the classroom, a studentasked his teacher: "Sir, isn't it true that in heaven, God and thosearound him often talk and discuss about us on earth?" The teacher was abit confused to answer that question. However, there was a student sitting atthe back who raised his hand and wanted to give an answer. He said: "Itis. God and Satan are always arguing about our situation on earth." What the student had said was not a joke or merelywords without meaning. Regardless of whether he had the exact knowledge of itor not, what indeed happens between God and Satan is the communication betweenthem that takes place in their context and time. According to the scriptures,especially the passage from the prophet Job in today's first reading, there isa discussion between God and Satan about life of human beings in the world. Jobrepresents all human beings who are faithful but at the same time fragile, weakand of course, the target of the evil strategy of Satan and his helpers. But Godtakes control over all human beings. God knows that Satan really wants to tempt men andwomen of the world, and God allows it to happen because Satan also has hispower on the earth. Yet God restricts Satan from destroying human beings. TheLord Jesus Christ, who represents the living God in the world, has a duty toprotect and care for those who are little ones, sick, oppressed andmarginalized from the evil treatment of the Satan's power in the world. In Hishands and power, none of the people whom the Father has entrusted to Him isdestroyed and lost. Even though Satan would have all possibilities to bring troubleson the human persons who are weak and hopeless, it will not succeed to takethem out from the power of the Lord Jesus Christ. The little ones who are sick, oppressed and thesinners are certainly the most vulnerable in our society and Church who areprone to fall into the power of Satan and all his helpers. But God will notclose His eyes on these poor ones. Likewise, we who have the commitment offaith in Him often become the targets of Satan and all of his works. God alsowill not close His eyes and allow us to perish by Satan's deeds. God actually wishesthat all those whom He protects and saves eventually come to be the citizens ofHis Kingdom. They will be made greatest in His Kingdom. This serves as awarning to those who are arrogant, selfish, abusive and destructive in theworld, and who have been ruled by Satan. Today, we can see the compassionateface of the Lord Jesus as our Good Shepherd who defends and protects us all thetimes.Let'spray. In the name of the Father ... O Lord Jesus, protect us from all forms ofSatan's work to tempt and destroy us. Hail Mary, full of grace ... In name ofthe Father ...

Send us Fan MailA speeding car. A crosswalk. A mother watching helplessly as everything changes in seconds. Nancy Iskander joins me to share the story of Mark and Jacob, the two sons she lost on September 29, 2020, and what it has taken to keep breathing, parenting, and believing after the kind of loss most people cannot imagine. Nancy also opens our hearts to who her boys were: Mark the bright, funny social butterfly with big dreams, and Jacob the tough, athletic “biblical boy” who loved the Word.We talk through the real texture of early grief and trauma, including denial that lingers, the isolating silence after tragedy, and that brutal question every bereaved parent eventually asks: now what? Nancy explains how she copes while carrying ongoing sorrow, why she narrowed her circle to emotionally safe people, and how prayer became a lifeline, especially through a court case that drew national attention. She also shares a powerful perspective as a pharmacist and grieving mom who refused to numb the pain, not wanting to “mask” love or risk forgetting her children.From there, we explore what it means to turn grief into purpose. Nancy and her family built the Mark and Jacob Iskander Foundation, supporting underserved kids, scholarships, orphan care, and foster youth, and helped establish Good Shepherd, Mark and Jacob, a foster care organization serving Southern California. If you've ever wondered how someone can still trust God after something horrific, Nancy offers an honest, steady Christian witness and a practical kind of hope that meets you where you are.If this conversation helps you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more grieving parents can find it.http://markandjacobfoundation.org/

Today Pastor Jeff wraps up our week on goodness by sharing how Jesus, the Good Shepherd, perfectly demonstrated God's goodness by caring for His people and giving His life for His sheep. John 10:11  "I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." 

Text: Hebrews 12:18-29 View this week's bulletin and sermon discussion questions. The post Where Faith Takes You appeared first on The Church of the Good Shepherd.

Joy in the Resistance: Loving Jesus When the World Pushes Back – John 15:13–27In Episode 153 of Divine Table Talk, Jamie and Jane continue through John 15:13–27, where Jesus moves from one of His greatest statements about love—“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends”—into a difficult truth about what it means to follow Him: not everyone will understand or accept you.Jesus calls His disciples friends, commands them to love one another, and reminds them that they have been chosen to bear lasting fruit. But He also prepares them for resistance, rejection, and persecution.So how do we hold onto joy, love, and faith when following Jesus becomes difficult?Together, Jamie and Jane explore what it means to love sacrificially without needing the approval of the world, how to remain rooted in Christ when your faith is challenged, and the role of the Holy Spirit—the Advocate—who empowers us to testify about Jesus.Following Christ doesn't guarantee an easy road. But Jesus never asks us to walk it alone.This conversation is an invitation to stay rooted in love, remain faithful under pressure, and choose joy even when following Jesus comes with a cost.Reflection Question: Can I remain joyful, loving, and faithful to Jesus even when following Him costs me the approval of others?____________________________________Connect with Jamie:Website: www.jamieklusacek.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamieklusacekConnect with Jane:Website: www.janewwilliams.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/janewwilliams

We recommend listening to the teaching, The Teachings of Yeshua | Part 1, before listening to this episode.Afterburn: also known in the fitness world as the “afterburn effect.” Simply put, the more intense the exercise, the more oxygen your body consumes afterward. This effect could occur spiritually after Rabbi Berkson's intense weekly teachings. This Afterburn Q&A session lets your mind and soul absorb more understanding (oxygen).• Are you the kind of person that…• A little confused…• Yeshua was a threat to the power base• Connections in Ezekiel 34• The Good Shepherd ‘lays down his life…'?• What personality type were the Pharisees?• What is your goal? The color-coded personalities • In my Father's house are many rooms… • Messiah Yeshua was recognized by the authority in His teachings, correct?• Shall go in and go out and find pasture?• The Torah being our trainer unto Messiah• Yeshua was using polite language, being nice to John• Was Judas Iscariot a “hireling”?• Could the thief in John 10:10 be this?• Does the mikvah (baptism) and teshuva (repentance) have a connection?Subscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 

What if the places where we feel weakest, most uncertain, or most overwhelmed aren't signs that we're failing—but invitations to remember that we were never meant to hold it all together? In this episode of Rhythms That Restore, Cherisse sits down with her friend Christy Edwards, a biblical counselor here in Memphis, Tn with a heart for walking alongside others through grief, loss, uncertainty, and life's tender seasons. Their conversation begins with something simple: birds, watercolor, slowing down, and learning to really see. But from there, Christy invites us into a deeper conversation about what happens when life gives us more than we can carry. Christy shares honestly about her own journey from self-sufficiency toward surrender, including a season of caring for her mother through Alzheimer's. Faced with decisions, responsibility, grief, and the realization that she could never be everything her mother needed, Christy began learning a truth that continues to shape her life: God is the Good Shepherd. We don't have to be. Together, Cherisse and Christy talk about the pressure so many of us carry to be strong, capable, helpful, and okay—and the freedom that comes when we bring our actual humanity before God. What if we are allowed to have needs? What if we don't have to know what comes next? What if weakness can become an invitation into deeper dependence on God? And what if surrender sometimes begins with something as simple as an exhale? In this conversation, you'll hear about: releasing self-sufficiency and the pressure to hold everything together trusting God in seasons of uncertainty, grief, and loss receiving God's love without performing for it recognizing our needs, limits, and humanity breath prayer and returning to God's presence when anxiety pulls us into the past or future noticing how grief and stress can show up in our bodies tending to our minds, hearts, bodies, and souls with compassion caregiving and learning to release the people we love into God's care the biblical practice of lament and permission to name what hurts allowing safe, trusted friends to sit beside us when we don't have the words slowing down long enough to notice beauty, delight, and God's presence remembering that God is our refuge, protector, provider, and Good Shepherd Christy reminds us that we don't have to be the strong one. We don't have to have all the answers. We don't have to rush through grief or make our pain productive. We are allowed to be human. And perhaps one of the most beautiful things we can learn is that God's greatest gift isn't always an explanation. Sometimes His gift is simply His presence. So wherever this conversation finds you today, may you remember that you don't have to carry what was never yours to carry alone. May you bring your questions, grief, uncertainty, and deepest needs into the presence of the Good Shepherd—and discover that He has been holding you all along. CONNECT WITH CHRISTY To connect with Christy Edwards or learn more about her work, you can reach her at: christy.edwards.mabc@gmail.com AN INVITATION TO SILENCE & REST If these conversations are stirring a desire to slow down, listen, and make more room for God's presence, we would love to invite you to experience a silent retreat at St. Columba in Memphis, Tennessee. Monthly "First Friday" Silent Retreats are offered on the first Friday of each month and provide a beautiful space to step away from the noise and spend intentional time in silence, prayer, rest, reflection, and listening.  For information about St. Columba, upcoming retreats, and registration, visit: www.saintcolumbamemphis.org This fall, Spiritual Director & Retreat Host Allison Bradsher will also be hosting a three-day silent retreat in Stanton,Tn November 2–5. This extended retreat is an opportunity to step away from ordinary rhythms for several days of silence, rest, prayer, and time with God. For questions about the November 3 Day Silent Retreat or to connect with Allison Bradsher: allibrad@gmail.com STAY CONNECTED WITH RHYTHMS THAT RESTORE If today's conversation encouraged you, would you consider sharing it with a friend who may be carrying more than she was meant to carry alone? And be sure to follow or subscribe to Rhythms That Restore on your favorite podcast platform so you don't miss our next conversation. If you have a moment to leave a five-star rating and review, it is one of the simplest ways you can help more people discover these conversations. Thank you for pulling up a chair and journeying alongside us as we learn to slow down, listen for God, and discover rhythms that restore our minds, hearts, bodies, and spirits.

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“I had heard of you by the hearing of the ear, but now my eye sees you.” – Job 42:5  Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Podcasts by Series  Level One Book Study  Level Two Book Study  Today Dan helps us break open chapter 6 of The Religious Potential of the Child for 6 to 12 Year Olds that speaks about historical events and the typological reading of scripture.   Dan Teller earned a Masters in Montessori Education from Xavier University in 1984 and has been involved in Montessori education almost continually ever since.  After teaching at a public Montessori school for 11 years, Dan served as a parochial school principal for three years before founding Queen of Angels Montessori School in 1998.  Dan served as a principal, teacher, and catechist at the school (now named Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori, serving children ages 3-14) until retiring in 2022.   Dan began his formation in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd in 1998.  He is formed as a catechist at Level I, II, and III in CGS and has worked at all three levels of atria for 25  years.  He began work as a formation leader around 15 years ago and has enjoyed training future CGS catechists at all three levels.  Dan had the opportunity to serve as an American representative on the CGS International Consiglio for 10 years in the early 2000's.   Dan is married to Maureen and they reside in Cincinnati, Ohio.  They have seven children and three grandchildren.    TODAYS LISTENER QUESTION- Would you recommend sharing presentations to the whole group at the Prayer Table?  Many new catechists are struggling with concerns that they need to get all of the presentations to all of the children under time constraints.  Podcasts Episodes For the Beginning of the Atrium Year:  98: Welcoming the Children (Level 1)  122: Welcoming the Level 2 and 3 Child PART ONE  123: Welcoming the Level 2 and 3 Child PART TWO    Podcasts Episodes You May Be Interested In:  Ch 2: The Parable of the Good Shepherd from Ways to Nurture the Relationship with God with Dan Teller     Books you might be interested in:  The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Year Olds  History of the Kingdom of God Part 1: Creation to Parouisa  History of the Kingdom of God Part 2: Liturgy and the Building of the Kingdom  Life in the Vine: The Joyful Journey Continues      BECOME A CGSUSA MEMBER    CGS 7 Minute Video      CGS Atrium Locator - Please check if your church atrium in in our atrium locator.  If not, please send this link to the COORDINATOR of your CGS program to add your atrium to the locator. THANK YOU! If you have any questions please email contact@cgsusa.org    Find out more about CGS:       Learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd     Follow us on Social Media-  Facebook at “The United States Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd”  Instagram-  cgsusa  Twitter- @cgsusa  Pinterest- Natl Assoc of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd USA  YouTube- catechesisofthegoodshepherd 

The New Testament uses three Greek words for life: bios (physical life), psyche (our inner self), and zoe (life in its fullest sense). Jesus invites us to trust Him with every dimension of life. As the Good Shepherd, He laid down His psyche - His very self - so we could experience zoe, the abundant life He offers. Following Jesus is about more than rules or eternity; it's about trusting Him with every part of who we are.

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Today, I will be sharing a Legacy Message about taking care of our pastors. The first part will be about their families. Throughout the message I will be taking the words of the Apostle Paul and addressing it to our church family. Lean on our shepherds' Good Shepherd.

Good Shepherd Seminar: What does it mean to be a Good Shepherd in a culture that has forgotten the value of human life? Join Frank Pavone of Priests for Life and Kurt Dillinger, President & Founder of LIFE International, for a powerful conversation about faith, defending the unborn, and bringing the Gospel of Life to the world.

Jesus gave a simple illustration which had the most profound meaning that should touch us to the very deepest parts of our heart and soul and should impact our whole self, life and even death. The Good Shepherd Todd Jaussen Download Sermons Archive RSS John 10:1-21 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. 4 And when he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice. 5 Yet they will by no means follow a stranger, but will flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers.” 6 Jesus used this illustration, but they did not understand the things which He spoke to them.7 Then Jesus said to them again, “Most assuredly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8 All who ever came before Me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. 12 But a hireling, he who is not the shepherd, one who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and leaves the sheep and flees; and the wolf catches the sheep and scatters them. 13 The hireling flees because he is a hireling and does not care about the sheep. 14 I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own. 15 As the Father knows Me, even so I know the Father; and I lay down My life for the sheep. 16 And other sheep I have which are not of this fold; them also I must bring, and they will hear My voice; and there will be one flock and one shepherd.17 “Therefore My Father loves Me, because I lay down My life that I may take it again. 18 No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This command I have received from My Father.”19 Therefore there was a division again among the Jews because of these sayings. 20 And many of them said, “He has a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to Him?”21 Others said, “These are not the words of one who has a demon. Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”John 20:31 but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. John 15:13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends.1 John 3:16a By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us.Luke 22:33-34 But he said to Him, “Lord, I am ready to go with You, both to prison and to death.” Then He said, “I tell you, Peter, the rooster shall not crow this day before you will deny three times that you know Me.”Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.Luke 9:51 Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem,John 12:27 “Now My soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I came to this hour.Matthew 26:38 Then he said to them, “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.”Philippians 1:20 according to my earnest expectation and hope that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death. Sermon Discussion Questions:What is the "Simple" illustration Jesus gave? What is so "Profound" about it? What is the greatest expression of love and why? How did Jesus express this to us? What should be the responses when one realizes that God the Son loved him/her in this profound way?

#restorationtxSept 20, 2026 • Ryan Welsh • John 15:1-6The Gospel of John presents seven I AM statements of Jesus Christ. Echoing God's self-revelation as the great I AM in Exodus, these declarations reveal Jesus' divine character and saving work. As each statement announces a different facet of his person and mission – the Bread of Life, the Light of the World, the Door, the Good Shepherd, the Resurrection and the Life, the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and the True Vine – Christ repeatedly demonstrates that he alone satisfies the deepest needs of humanity.At Restoration Church, we preach through books of the Bible, alternating between books from the Old and New Testaments. Occasionally, instead of preaching through a single book, we'll focus on a specific topic that our elders feel is important for our church family.Restoration Church is a Southlake, Texas, authentic, Gospel-centered church community focused on loving God, loving others, and making disciples everywhere.Website: https://www.restorationtx.com/Instagram:   / restorationtx.church  Facebook:   / restorationtx.church

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Mother discusses a project that she and her community are working on, reads from The Christian Mother, and answers questions from:  Adam, who wonders if Mother knows the story of Jewish convert Alphonse Ratisbonne; Nancy, who asks how to have patience for long homilies; Danny, who wants to know if Catholics should celebrate Dia de los Muertos; Frank, who wonders why Jesus is called the Good Shepherd; Mara, who asks if Mother is a Benedictine; and Claudia, who wants to know where the Bible teaches against homosexuality.

The sermon identifies pride as the foundational sin behind various behavioral disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and eating disorders, arguing that these issues often stem from a distorted view of God and a lack of intimate relationship with Him. The speaker emphasizes a counseling methodology rooted in Scripture, where individuals must confront false belief systems and spiritual strongholds through the truth of God's Word rather than relying solely on human effort or generic prayers. Specific biblical passages, such as Psalm 23 and John 10, are used to contrast the driving nature of demonic influence with the leading nature of the Good Shepherd, helping counselees recognize spiritual deception. The message highlights the necessity of submitting to God-ordained authorities, such as parental guidance, to break cycles of rebellion and control. Ultimately, the sermon presents freedom as a result of recognizing the spiritual root of suffering and allowing the truth of Scripture to dismantle the lies that sustain it.

The sermon identifies pride as the foundational sin behind various behavioral disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder and eating disorders, arguing that these issues often stem from a distorted view of God and a lack of intimate relationship with Him. The speaker emphasizes a counseling methodology rooted in Scripture, where individuals must confront false belief systems and spiritual strongholds through the truth of God's Word rather than relying solely on human effort or generic prayers. Specific biblical passages, such as Psalm 23 and John 10, are used to contrast the driving nature of demonic influence with the leading nature of the Good Shepherd, helping counselees recognize spiritual deception. The message highlights the necessity of submitting to God-ordained authorities, such as parental guidance, to break cycles of rebellion and control. Ultimately, the sermon presents freedom as a result of recognizing the spiritual root of suffering and allowing the truth of Scripture to dismantle the lies that sustain it.

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We all have parts of ourselves that feel uncomfortable to look at. Often, we don't even realize the memories, emotions, needs, longings, and stressors that strain our relationship with Jesus and the ministry we offer others. Thankfully the Good Shepherd wants to meet us in the tender places that need God's healing and care.Tune in for this episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi talk about the Inner Journey stage of faith. What does following Jesus look like when the Spirit draws you to pay more attention to your interior life? You'll learn how to set limits and cultivate a space for the Wonderful Counselor to do a deep work of grace inside your soul.Resources for this EpisodeJourney of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual GrowthAttend a Soul Shepherding RetreatMeet with a Soul Shepherding Spiritual DirectorDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

How do you know when it's God's voice and not just another voice competing for your attention? In this message, Pastor David Simmons shows us Jesus' picture of the sheepfold in John 10, revealing the importance of each role—sheep, doorkeeper, and Good Shepherd—and our place in this formation. Listen in and join us as we discover how God's Word is our protection and how to practice and discipline ourselves to hear the Shepherd's voice.

In this message, Pastor Chad Veach teaches from Mark 4:35–41 about what it means to follow Jesus when life gets difficult. The disciples entered a storm after obeying Jesus, reminding us that doing the right thing and being in God's will does not mean we will never face storms. Storms can come when we are tired, overwhelmed, or already dealing with other challenges, and they often arrive without warning. Pastor Chad encourages us not to allow what is happening on the outside to get on the inside, but to keep putting our faith in God even when we cannot understand what He is doing. Pastor Chad emphasizes the importance of having godly community during difficult seasons—people in the boat with us who will encourage us not to panic, but to trust God. He reminds us that there is purpose and destiny on the other side of the storm, so we cannot afford to quit or throw in the towel. The storm may be preparing and strengthening us for what God has ahead. Ultimately, the story reveals who Jesus is: He is Lord, He is in control, He is our Good Shepherd, our provider, and our healer. The message closes with a powerful reminder: Jesus is not surprised by your storm, and He is not absent from it. Just as He calmed the wind and waves for the disciples, He has authority over whatever we are facing. Whether we are believing for restoration in our marriage, provision, healing, breakthrough, or something new, the call remains the same: keep putting your faith in Jesus. His presence in the boat is greater than the storm around it.

A recent protest at an ICE facility in Williston ended with a group of Christian religious leaders arrested for trespassing. Today, we'll hear what led them to stage this protest, what happened that day and how faith guides their activism. Three of the seven arrested clergy members joined us in the studio today: Rev. Jessica Derise, an ordained minister in Burlington with the United Church of Christ, or UCC; Rev. Earl Kooperkamp of the Diocese of Vermont is an Episcopal Pastor with the Church of the Good Shepherd in Barre, and St. Mary's Parish in Northfield; and Rev. Elizabeth Gleich, an associate pastor at the UCC Congregational Church of Middlebury.Broadcast live on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at noon; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.Have questions, comments or tips? Send us a message or check us out on Instagram.

Speaker: Rob BerrethScripture: Matthew 9:35-36Episode Overview:Jesus does not look upon harassed and helpless people with indifference. In Matthew 9:35–36, we see the heart of the Good Shepherd who sees human suffering, is moved with deep compassion, and comes to rescue. The Gospel is not good advice about what we must do to save ourselves; it is Good News about what Jesus has already done through His life, death, and resurrection. The same Jesus who proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdom also came to heal, restore, and ultimately lay down His life for His sheep.Key Highlights:• The Gospel is Good News, not Good Advice—it announces what Jesus has already accomplished to rescue sinners.• Jesus proclaimed the Gospel of the Kingdom and demonstrated the coming restoration of all things through His ministry of healing.• Jesus sees people in their weariness, trouble, weakness, and helplessness with deep compassion.• The image of sheep without a shepherd points to humanity's need for a true Shepherd and exposes the failure of shepherds who burden rather than care for God's people.• Jesus is the Good Shepherd who seeks His sheep, cares for them, and ultimately lays down His life for them.• At the cross, the compassion of Jesus becomes sacrificial action: He suffers for His sheep so that harassed and helpless people can be rescued.Call to Action:Consider where you have believed a smaller or harsher version of who Jesus is. Bring your weariness, sin, suffering, and helplessness honestly to the Good Shepherd rather than trying to rescue yourself through your own efforts. Receive the Good News of what Christ has done, and allow His compassion toward you to reshape the way you see and respond to the weary and hurting people around you.Redeemer Church211 Northshore Dr. Bellingham, WA 98226www.redeemernw.org

Welcome Graham fam! We are so glad you could watch Sunday morning online with us. Subscribe to our Youtube Channel!http://www.youtube.com/@GrahamChapel IntroductionIn this message, we continue our series on Jesus as our Shepherd and us as His sheep. Last week we looked at how the Shepherd desires to feed us; this week we focus on how He desires to water us. Water is even more essential than food, and Jesus, our Good Shepherd, leads us beside peaceful streams and offers living water that truly satisfies. Scripture Psalm 23:1-6 John 7:37-39 Revelation 7:15-17 John 4:10-16 Isaiah 55:1 Sermon Points We are all Thirsty! We cannot satisfy our own thirst! We must go to him for drink! ClosingIt’s all free and it doesn’t cost a thing. God knows how thirsty you are and He has the amazing ability to give you springs of life within your heart to quench your thirst. He has a feast for you in the presence of your enemies and wants to lead you to a place, spiritually speaking, flowing with milk and honey. Do you trust Him enough to come to Him and surrender? Watch past services: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/teaching/ Subscribe to Graham Chapel Youth: https://is.gd/grahamyouth Give to Graham Chapel: https://www.gcwesleyan.org/give/ Graham Chapel Wesleyan Church is in Mayo, SC near Cowpens and Chesnee in Spartanburg County. We'd love to have you join us in person on Sundays or Wednesdays for youth! Visit our website to learn more.

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This week, YouTube's own Andy King joins us for a movie that's asking "whodunnit?" while the rest of us are asking "who cares?"---Hear more from Andy here: https://www.youtube.com/@andykingyt ---If you'd like to make a per episode donation and get monthly bonus episodes, please check us out on Patreon: http://patreon.com/godawfulCheck out our other shows, The Scathing Atheist, The Skepticrat, Citation Needed, and D&D Minus.Our theme music is written and performed by Ryan Slotnick of Evil Giraffes on Mars. If you'd like to hear more, check out their Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/EvilGiraffesOnMars/Report instances of harassment or abuse connected to this show to the Creator Accountability Network here: https://creatoraccountabilitynetwork.org/