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In 2020, after surviving a long season of hardship, Janell believed the valley was finally behind her. Life was opening up. Freedom was ahead. Then, on a familiar freeway, everything spiraled out of control. The car wouldn't slow down. The engine screamed louder. The brakes failed. The emergency brake did nothing. Seventy miles an hour… climbing. No way out. No one to help. Except One. In the moment where death felt certain, a voice spoke from behind her: “Do you trust Me? You have to jump.” What followed wasn't just survival—it was an encounter. An ER room. A presence. Eyes filled with peace. A Good Shepherd who draws near when control is gone and fear is everywhere. This is a story about obedience in terror, faith in the shadow of death, and the quiet power of a Savior who does not leave His sheep—before the jump, during the fall, or long after the moment passes. Sometimes the valley you never expected is where you finally meet the Shepherd.Janell Kremer has written a book about her experience called: Now My Eyes See You: When Pain Becomes an Invitation to Encounter God Face-to-Face ---------------------------------------------------------------If you're a fan of true crime but crave a dose of inspiration instead of tales of darkness, The Miracle Files is your perfect alternative. With the same storytelling intensity as true crime podcasts, The Miracle Files delves into the details of each miraculous story, exploring the people and circumstances that turned these moments into something unforgettable. Whether you believe in divine intervention or human perseverance, this podcast will leave you feeling uplifted and amazed. Website: www.themiraclefiles.comPodcast/RSS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-miracle-files/id1714203488Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_miracle_files_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.phpid=100093613416005&mibextid=LQQJ4dTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.miracle.files?_t=8rB5ooQd482&_r=1

Fr. Francisco Nahoe, OFM Conv., has served the Church and the Franciscan Order in Catholic education, campus ministry, parochial ministry, and catechesis. He is a chaplain at Thomas Aquinas College in Santa Paula, California, and focuses his scholarly efforts on Renaissance rhetoric and Polynesian ethnohistory. In Today's Show: How should a beginner start reading the Bible? Fr. Francisco's advice on combating jealousy. ​​Is it sinful for a catholic to work in stock market trading? Who are the greatest Catholic teachers of the twentieth century acording to Fr. Francisco? Advice on getting a spiritual director. Should Catholics be wary of the "Charismatic Renewal"? If holy water is frozen, is it still blessed? Were any of the chief priests who put Jesus to death present in the synagogue when he was lost for three days as a child? Were 3 different languages written in a scroll above Jesus cross, saying" Jesus King of jews"? Is it a mortal sin to miss Mass because of extreme grief? Is Catechesis of the Good Shepherd truly good for the souls of children? Should members of the laity read the Code of Canon Law? Visit the show page at thestationofthecross.com/askapriest to listen live, check out the weekly lineup, listen to podcasts of past episodes, watch live video, find show resources, sign up for our mailing list of upcoming shows, and submit your question for Father!

"The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord in my life's refuge; of whom should I be afraid?” - Psalm 27:1    Submit a Podcast Listener Question HERE!    Podcasts by Series  Level One Book Study  Level Two Book Study    Joann joins us on the podcast to discuss the Introduction and Chapter One of The Religious Potential of the Child for 6 to 12 Year Olds.  Joann Terranova: In the past Joann has served as a Pastoral Assistant for Children's Ministry in Catholic parishes, and began her involvement with CGS in 1998.  She helped to begin the atrium at St. Michael Olympia WA, and currently serves as a Toddler Catechist.  Her ministry as a formation leader began in 2007, and she is recognized to serve Levels 1, 2, &3.   She holds a Bachelor's degree in Religious Studies and Psychology, a Master's in Adult Christian Community Development and Master's in Pastoral Studies with an emphasis in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd.    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          AUDIOBOOK:    Audiobook – Now Available on Audible  CGSUSA is excited to offer you the audio version of The Religious Potential of the Child – 3rd Edition by Sofia Cavalletti, read by Rebekah Rojcewicz!  The Religious Potential of the Child is not a “how-to” book, complete with lesson plans and material ideas. Instead it offers a glimpse into the religious life of the atrium, a specially prepared place for children to live out their silent request: “Help me come closer to God by myself.” Here we can see the child's spiritual capabilities and perhaps even find in our own souls the child long burdened with religious information. This book serves as a companion to the second volume, The Religious Potential of the Child 6 to 12 Years Old. The desire to have this essential text available in audio has been a long-held goal for many. The work of many hands has combined to bring this release to life as an audiobook.    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 

Good Shepherd | The Gospel of John | Pastor Bob Marvel by Cornwall Church

In this episode, we explore the pointer-finger truth of "The Five Finger Gospel":  Jesus knows you. As we point to those entrusted to us, we are personally reminded of how being known by the Good Shepherd changes how we parent, mentor, and lead the next generation. From childhood memories of church members who remembered her name, to the warm, earthy picture of a pastor-farmer who greets a newborn calf with joy, host Tosha Williams traces the thread of John 10 and Psalm 139 through real life.In this episode, we walk through a quick recap of "The Five Finger Gospel" and then camp on the fourth truth: the Good Shepherd knows His sheep and calls them by name. That means kids don't have to earn God's attention, impress Him with perfect behavior, or hide when they fail. It means we're invited into a relationship where we hear His voice, respond in trust, and follow with confidence. Along the way, we make it practical with a simple habit you can try today: hold up your left hand, point your finger, and say out loud, “Jesus knows you.” Pair it with a short reading of John 10:14 - “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me” or Psalm 139, and let that small moment carry big weight.We also encourage the devotion-driven discipleship framework. Seek Him leads to Speak Him, keeping our hearts grounded in truth as we guide our kids toward Jesus. When we let God's knowledge of us soak in, we stop performing and start abiding. When we speak that truth to a child, we offer a pathway to courage, honesty, and hope. Ready to share your faith using the simple tool that goes with you everywhere you go? Let "The Five Finger Gospel" be part of a meaningful, intentional conversation in your life today! The coordinating devotion-driven discipleship guide for this episode can be found on the Family Disciple Me app! Coming soon!______________________The Family Disciple Me ministry exists to catalyze devotion driven discipleship in our homes and around the world. We believe that discipleship starts with a conversation, and FDM provides free, easily-accessible, biblical resources to encourage these meaningful conversations along life's way. Sign up through our website to be "the first to know" about upcoming releases and resources (including the FDM App - coming soon!!!) You can also follow Family Disciple Me on social media. Family Disciple Me is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry, and all donations are tax deductible. More information, blogs, statement of faith and contact info can be found at familydiscipleme.org

In this episode, we reflect on the tender and often misunderstood topic of forgiveness, what it is, what it isn't, and why it's central to finding freedom in Christ. We talk honestly about how resentment and unforgiveness can quietly build in the heart, often as an attempt to protect ourselves from further pain. We also acknowledge how difficult forgiveness can be, what to do with the cry of our hearts when we have been wounded, and how to entrust it to God when we don't yet feel capable of forgiving. Friends, forgiveness does not strip us of our identity, it affirms who we are in Christ. Even in the deepest places of hurt, we find hope because of the loving presence of a God who never abandons us in our pain.   Heather's One Thing - Greatness of the Lord by Brooke Ligertwood Heather's Other One Thing - The Franciscan University Community  Sister Miriam's One Thing - Heather's Battle Cry Playlist Michelle's One Thing - Congratulations to Indiana University for winning the championship! Michelle's Other One Thing - The Correspondent by Virginia Evans   Other Resources Mentioned:  Forgiving as Unity with Christ: A Journey for Healing Resentment and Relationships by Dr. Robert Enright   Announcement: Our 2026 Lenten book study will be "The Way of Trust and Love" by Fr. Jacques Philippe. Scepter Publishers has offered 15% off with the code ABIDE15. They also offer an ebook version as well. We will announce more information about the study in the coming weeks!   Journal Questions: What are the unhealed places of your heart? Are you angry, sad, or frustrated at the wrong you've endured? How have I experienced shame about the wrongs I've endured or my own unforgiveness? How has this affected my health, wellbeing, or energy? How do I replay or obsess over the conflict I experienced?  How have I given into constant comparison in my unforgiveness? What major changes have occurred in my life because of the injustice I've experienced and how have they affected me? Has this experience led to a more negative worldview? How has my sense of self changed? Am I seeing myself as worthless?   Discussion Questions: How have you been sweeping things under the rug and calling it forgiveness? What deeper feelings lie beneath your resentment? Where in your life do you need to repent and take personal responsibility? Who has modeled repentance and forgiveness well in your life? How does your heart react to conflict and wrongdoing in relationships?   Quotes to Ponder: "Ultimately, we can really forgive people only because Christ rose from the dead; his Resurrection is the guarantee that God can cure every wrong and every hurt." (Fr. Jacques Philippe, Interior Freedom) Resentment attacks our vital forces and does us much harm. When someone has made us suffer, our tendency is to keep the memory of the wrong alive in our minds, like a "bill" we will produce in due time to demand settlement. Those accumulated bills end up poisoning our lives. It is wiser to cancel every debt, as the Gospel invites us to. In return, we will be forgiven everything, and our hearts will be set free, whereas nurturing resentment toward others closes us to the positive things they could contribute to us." (Fr. Jacques Philippe, Interior Freedom) Scripture for Lectio: "Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother who sins against me? Up to seven times?" Jesus answered, "I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy-seven times!"" (Matthew 18:21-22)   Sponsor - Blessed is She: "Who do you say that I am?" Jesus didn't ask this because He was uncertain of His identity. He asked because we often are. The disciples had walked with Him. They had seen the miracles. They had heard the teaching. And still, when the question was asked, many hesitated. Because proximity to Jesus does not automatically mean intimacy.  So often, our understanding of God is shaped by what we've absorbed over time—what we were taught, what we experienced, what others modeled for us. And without noticing, we begin to believe stories that aren't true.That God is distant. That He is easily disappointed. That love must be earned. That holiness requires perfection. But Jesus does not leave us guessing. He tells us who He is: I am the Light of the World. I am the Bread of Life. I am the Good Shepherd. I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life... Join Blessed is She this Lent to journey with Jesus to Jerusalem in Who Do You Say That I Am? by Debra Herbeck.  This Lenten devotional walks through the "I AM" statements of Jesus in the Gospel of John and is written to lead you out of assumptions and into encounter.  This Lent, let Jesus speak for Himself. And let that truth reshape the way you live. Whether you've been walking with Jesus for years or you just met Him, drink even more deeply of the truths of who Jesus says He is in Who Do You Say That I Am? Get your women's and kid's devotionals at blessedisshe.net/lent. Blessed is She is a Catholic women's community for any woman who wants to radically follow Jesus through a vibrantly Catholic life every single day.  We create beautiful and accessible resources (like this year's Lent devotional), products, and experiences to deepen prayer and foster community, both online and in person. We invite you into this community, no matter where you are on your walk with Christ. You belong here. Subscribe to our *free* daily emails to pray with the daily Mass readings and women all over the world at blessedisshe.net/subscribe and order the brand new Blessed is She Catholic journaling Bible at blessedisshe.net/shop.   Timestamps: 00:00 Blessed is She 01:30 Intro 02:16 Welcome 03:25 Scripture Verse and Quotes to Ponder 06:13 Repentance Leads to Freedom 07:53 Forgiveness is Hard 09:41 How Do I Forgive When I Don't Have the Capacity? 13:27 Modeling Repentance in Our Lives 17:35 Being Honest with Ourselves Can Be Painful 24:28 Sitting in the Pain and Setting Boundaries 29:34 Reflection Questions on Forgiveness 38:03 One Things

When life feels fragile and the future is uncertain, where can you find something solid? This message begins in the tension of real suffering and leads us to Jesus' invitation to build our lives on an unshakable foundation. Centered on Jesus as the Good Shepherd, it explores why His voice, heard through Scripture, is trustworthy, clear, and lovingly challenging. Rather than offering opinions or quick fixes, this message calls listeners to honest surrender, deeper trust, and a faith that can withstand life's storms. In a noisy, confusing world, Jesus still speaks, and His words lead to true life.1. When life feels uncertain or painful, where do you usually look for guidance or comfort? How does that compare to where Jesus looked?2. What sin/belief/activity, etc. in your life might be causing “static on the line” that might be keeping you from hearing God clearly? (John 10)3. When was a time God spoke to you directly through your time in the Bible? What change did you experience from that?4. The sermon says: “We want clarity until it costs us something. Jesus calls His followers to increasing surrender. What's the difference between asking Jesus “What can I keep?” versus “What do You want me to give up?” Do you sense Jesus inviting you to surrender anything in your life right now?5. How could you make Scriptures a greater part of your daily/weekly rhythms? What would you commit to this year?+ + + + +Hey, while you're here, please help Generation by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL

This episode is the fourth teaching in our series “The Church Imagined” and it challenges us to further understand our identity as the church through one of Scripture's most enduring images: The Flock of God. Psalm 23 and John 10 (along with many other passages of scripture) make it clear that we are the sheep, and Jesus is our Good Shepherd. Like real sheep, we are created to live in dependence, relationship, and community, not self-sufficiency.The message centers on three relationships shaped by this identity:Our relationship with God. Jesus, our Great Shepherd, calls, leads, feeds, and protects His sheep to the point of laying down His life for us. Our role in the relationship is to listen to and follow His voice, learning to hear Him through Scripture, submission, and steadfastness.Our relationship with one another. Sheep are not meant to live alone. Scripture reminds us that isolation brings vulnerability, while life in the flock brings strength and growth (Hebrews 10:25; Acts 2:42). God also appoints leaders as undershepherds to care for His people under the authority of Christ, the Great Shepherd.Our relationship with the world. Jesus warns that as sheep, we live among predators. Spiritual and human threats are real, but we are not called to respond like wolves. Instead, we stay true to our identity as sheep and in doing so remain alert, united, and prayerful, faithfully trusting in our Shepherd's care.As the Church, we are the flock of God, the sheep of His pasture. When we embrace this identity, we learn how to walk closely with God, care deeply for one another, and live wisely in the world.

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 when our peace is interrupted by life, by executions, by fear, by any and all things chaotic.  We, as a nation, are on high alert and it is affecting our mental health and our physical health. Creating times to disconnect is healing and healthy for our mind, body, and spirits. Say their names: Renee Good Alex Pretti   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!

I Am the Good Shepherd | John 10:1–18 Shepherds feel like an ancient image—until Jesus chooses that metaphor to explain who He is and how He loves us. In this message by Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D. from John 10, we explore why Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd, why sheep actually need one (yes, that includes us), and why His voice—not volume, fear, or self-reliance—is what truly leads us home. This sermon reflects on wandering hearts, familiar ditches, anxious souls, and a Shepherd who doesn't walk away when it gets costly. At the cross, Jesus doesn't die as a victim—He steps between the wolf and the flock. If you're weary, distracted, or tired of trying to be your own guide, this message is for you. The Shepherd is still calling—and His voice is steady, familiar, and good.Subscribe to PRESTONCREST - with Gordon Dabbs on Soundwise

"He restores my soul" isn't just comfort, it's life brought back! Discover how God revives your inner life, heals hidden wounds, and helps you truly sing, "It is well with my soul."

In John 9 and 10, Jesus opens blind eyes and reveals Himself as the Good Shepherd. He moves people from blindness to belonging and declares that His sheep hear His voice. In this message Pastor Andrew Fish invites us to examine what we truly see, whose voice we trust, and how life is found by following the One who knows us and leads us into pasture.

An unhurried daily meditation using the Bible, prayer, and reflection led by Pastor Jon Ciccarelli, Discipleship Pastor of Crosswalk Church in Redlands, CA, and Director of Discipleship for Crosswalk Global.If you are enjoying the podcast please go to Apple Podcasts and/or Spotify and share your rating and a review as your input will help bring awareness of this discipleship resource to more listeners around the world.To learn more about Abide and discipleship go to www.crosswalkvillage.com/discipleshipPlease feel free to reach out to us at jon@crosswalkvillage.com any time with your comments and questions. Thanks and blessings!

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Jesus the Good Shepherd - 30-Day Gospel Reading Challenge - Day 13 (John 10:1-21) by Shawn Ozbun

In this message from John 10, Pastor Alex reflects on Jesus' image of the Good Shepherd and what it means to truly follow Him. We're invited to consider the voices shaping our lives and to remember that we are known, pursued, and cared for by a shepherd who leads us toward life. In a noisy and distracted world, this sermon calls us to slow down, listen, and learn to recognize the gentle voice of Jesus. Whether you feel confident, uncertain, or a little lost, this message is a reminder that the Good Shepherd knows your name and is calling you home.

My wife, my son and I were walking across a parking lot talking. All of a sudden the people who were walking in front of us whirled around and the lady said, "I know that voice!" Well, I'm always afraid when somebody says that to me; I wonder if it's like somebody I like, you know, I owe money to. But this does happen every once in a while, and sometimes it's someone I do owe money to, but more often than not it's someone who somehow has come into contact with this particular voice over the radio, and usually on a lot of occasions. In fact, in the past, my son has said to me, "Dad, would you please talk in a different voice today? We just don't want anybody to know who it is." So I considered talking like this sometimes. Hello, how is this? But they weren't interested in that. No, it's not that bad. It's really nice to meet some people who are friends by way of radio. People say to me, "Oh, I know that voice." Well, of course, they happen to tune in to the radio the same time every day, they happen to hear this voice a lot. In fact, one person came up to me and right in the middle of a Christian book store and they said, "Hey, you sound just like yourself." Uh...right, I always have! Actually I'm not the only one. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Knowing His Voice." Our word for today from the Word of God - John 10:4-5. Jesus is speaking of himself as the Good Shepherd, and He says "His sheep follow him because they know his voice, but they will never follow a stranger. In fact, they will run away from him because they do not recognize a stranger's voice." Then He goes on to say to us later in the chapter, "I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. They, too, will listen to My voice." He keeps saying that over and over again, "Listen to my voice." And then in John 10:27 Jesus says, "My sheep listen to My voice; I know them, and they follow Me." Jesus says here that the strategic issue in the life of one of His sheep (and that's you and me if you've given your life to Christ) is that they be able to recognize their shepherd's voice. And they can. The sheep do, because they hear the shepherd's voice all the time; they're used to listening to it. Someone who is involved in the ministry asked me the other day, "Ron, how can you really know God's will when you're making a major decision?" You have to be able to recognize Jesus' voice saying, "Follow Me this way" in the middle of all the other voices. You can't recognize Jesus' voice in the major decisions if you haven't been listening to His voice every day. See, God's will for your life isn't three or four major decisions, it's a thousand daily obediences. "Lord, what's Your will for today?" You open His Book; you seek personal daily orders for today. You apply that verse to something you're facing today, and then you obey the Lord consciously in that particular area. You do what His voice said to do. So you have a God's will day and then seven of those make a God's will week. After 30 times it becomes a God's will month, and then eventually those months become a "God's will" year. And through each daily obedience He is making you into the right person, who will be at the right place, at the right time, with the right people. So, you walk naturally into His will for your future one day at a time. But you cannot skip His daily broadcasts; His daily "I want to have a word with you today." You follow your Lord on a 24-hour basis. He will lead you where you ought to be, because He's just a good leader. You have to be able, though, to recognize His voice, and God sounds just like Himself. Listen to Him regularly. And when you're looking for His special leading for a special decision, you'll sense His pull, and you know what you're going to say? "I know that voice."

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 a sermon that Bishop Barber gave to honor Dr. Martin Luther King today. I also talk about how to manage the trauma of our times with a purpose, and an acknowledgement that we are troubled.  I explore ways that the venerable monks talked about today at the Peace Walk break that we can apply to our own lives as we walk the tight rope between purpose and peace.   Bishop William Barber/ MLK Sermon 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!

In this episode of The Follow Up, the pastors dive deeper into John 10:22–42 and Jesus' declaration as the Good Shepherd during the Feast of Dedication.The discussion explores why Jesus' words challenged expectations of a political Messiah and instead revealed a spiritual Shepherd who knows His sheep and holds them securely. You'll hear thoughtful reflections on assurance of salvation, the difference between doubt and disbelief, and why following Jesus is rooted in what He has done, not what we maintain through effort.The conversation also addresses difficult passages like Psalm 82, the danger of transactional faith, and practical ways believers can learn to recognize the Shepherd's voice through Scripture, prayer, and community.Subscribe, share, and join us each week as we continue going deeper into the Gospel of John and what it means to faithfully follow Jesus.

In this episode of our season "Lifegiving Parenthood," Cameron and Anna discuss the wonderful truth that our Good Shepherd Jesus guides parents through all the thousands of decisions, large and small, that we make on our children's behalf. When we feel burdened by the incessant choices we must make for our children-- and especially when we don't know what is best -- we can trust that Jesus delights to lead us into His wisdom. Ezekiel 34:11-16Isaiah 30:21Psalm 23Proverbs 3:5-6John 10:1-15, 27-28 Be Thou My Vision: God's Wisdom, Presence, and Provision in Parenting - Rooted MinistryParenting Out of the Wisdom of Scripture - Podcasts Follow us @rootedministry!Subscribe to the Rooted Parent Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. Romans 8:31-37Psalm 61:1-4 Romans 8 for ParentsWhy Teenagers Need to Know that God is For Us by Steve Eatmon Mom and Dad, Nothing Can Separate You from the Love of Christ by Dan Hallock Follow @therootedministry on Instagram for more updates Register for Rooted 2025 Conference in Chicago

The Lord Jesus our Good Shepherd desires to speak to our hearts.  We are called to be near Him in an intimate relationship and to hear and understand His voice.  This begins for us as believers through knowing His Word the Bible so that when He speaks to our hearts we can know that it is Him because it aligns with His written word.

Rethinking Scripture Podcast - Episode 99 - Matthew 10 - The Lost Sheep of the House of Israel: A Fresh Look at Jesus' Mission InstructionsJanuary 12, 2026 - Host: Dr. Gregory HallIn this episode we continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew. This episode discusses Matthew  chapter 10—Jesus' second major discourse. It's where Jesus commissions His twelve disciples. We discuss the list of apostles, the true meaning of the 'lost sheep of the house of Israel,' and the challenging instructions on freely giving, expecting persecution, and taking up the cross. Readers often adopt Jesus' instructions as their own, but what if the instructions in chapter 10 were only for the original 12 disciples?Referenced Resources:Carson, D. A. (1991). The Gospel according to John (p. 159). Inter-Varsity Press; W.B. Eerdmans."Certainly the other disciples mentioned in these verses belonged to the band of the twelve apostles. The most likely suggestion is that Nathanael is the personal name of ‘Bartholomew', (i.e. identifying the person as the son of someone: ‘the son of Tholomaeus' or the like). In three of the four lists of apostles, this Bartholomew is linked with Philip (Mt. 10:3; Mk. 3:18; Lk. 6:14; but not Acts 1:13)".Show Music:Intro/Outro - "Growth" by Armani Delos SantosTransition Music - produced by Jacob A. HallPodcast Website:The All-America Listener Challenge Updates: https://rethinkingscripture.comMy New Podcast Studio... The Upper Room: https://rethinkingscripture.com/podcast-episodes/More information about The Homes and Help Initiative: https://rethinkingscripture.com/homes-help-initiative/Sister site: RethinkingRest.comRethinking Rest... the Book is now available. The Rethinking Rest audiobook is available only on Audible: More information: https://rethinkingrest.com/the-book/Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RethinkingScripture Twitter: @RethinkingStuffInstagram: Rethinking_ScriptureYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6YCLg2UldJiA0dsg0KkvLAPowered and distributed by Simplecast.

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 to best support our neighbors, ourselves, and our country. I clear up whether I believe that Jesus expects us to march and why we would and why we may choose not to march.  I give options on how to be a part of the uprising against this regime in a way that is uniquely right for you and honors your relationship with the God of your understanding. 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!  

In this episode of The Follow Up, the team reflects on John 10 and the powerful image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd. The conversation centers on how believers can learn to recognize His voice amid constant noise, why placing our hope in people will always disappoint, and what Jesus truly means when He promises abundant life.Rather than comfort or possessions, abundant life is shown to be a fulfilled life grounded in relationship with Christ, protection within His care, and purpose shaped by His leadership. The discussion also highlights the role of spiritual community, mature believers, and the humility required to embrace our need for a Shepherd.This episode offers practical encouragement for anyone who feels distracted, discouraged, or in need of realignment toward Jesus.Subscribe, share, and join us each week as we go deeper into the Gospel of John together.

Spring Lake Church – DowntownSermon: The Good ShepherdTeacher: Jack GuerraPassages: John 10:1-21In John 10, Jesus reveals Himself as both the Gate and the Good Shepherd—the only way to true life and the one who lovingly lays down His life for the sheep. This sermon invites us to trust Christ alone for salvation, rest in His care, and learn to recognize His voice amid competing voices. True discipleship is marked by knowing, following, and remaining close to the Shepherd who leads us into abundant life.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

Spring Lake Church – BellevueSermon: The Good ShepherdTeacher: Arlen ChastainPassages: John 10:1-21In John 10, Jesus reveals Himself as both the Gate and the Good Shepherd—the only way to true life and the one who lovingly lays down His life for the sheep. This sermon invites us to trust Christ alone for salvation, rest in His care, and learn to recognize His voice amid competing voices. True discipleship is marked by knowing, following, and remaining close to the Shepherd who leads us into abundant life.springlakechurch.org | springlakechurch.org/give | springlakechurch.org/prayer

John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. GOOD = kalos – virtuous, noble, true “I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD” 1.Claiming divine identity 2.Reinterpreting Israel's leadership story 3.Explaining why Israel's leaders fail to recognize him John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays […]

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Fear is not from God — and it was never meant to control your life.In this GUTS Church Sunday service, Pastor Bill Scheer delivers a powerful, Scripture-filled message on defeating fear, anxiety, and depression by renewing the mind and standing on God's Word. Teaching through practical steps and biblical truth, this message reveals how fear takes control, how faith breaks it, and why the believer is called to live from peace, confidence, and authority.Drawing from Psalm 23 and John 10, this service unpacks the role of Jesus as the Good Shepherd and the promise that nothing can snatch believers from the Father's hand. Through worship, teaching, and a strong healing and faith activation moment, this message calls people to go on the offensive against fear and walk in the victory Jesus already secured.GUTS Church exists to help people win — in faith, family, health, and purpose.SubscribeConnect With UsCHAPTERS:00:00 — Welcome + Setting the Direction for the Service05:06 — Fear, Anxiety, and the Battle of the Mind10:15 — Replacing Fear With Faith (Not Denial)15:22 — Trusting God Through Obedience20:00 — Psalm 23: The Shepherd's Peace and Protection25:00 — John 10: Nothing Can Snatch You Away30:42 — Prayer for Healing, Families, and Freedom36:03 — Closing Prayer & Dismissal

John 10 offers us a striking and comforting image: Jesus is the way into abundant life—our safety, our belonging, our access to God. As the Good Shepherd, He's not distant or harsh, but attentive and self-giving, one who knows His sheep by name and lays down His life for them. This isn't a voice of control or fear, but of love and trust. Yet, Jesus also names the challenge we face: many other voices clamoring for our attention. Voices promising security, success, identity, or happiness—often loudly, often urgently.

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What if the most powerful Being in the universe chose to be your shepherd—up close, hands-on, and fiercely protective? We walk line by line through Psalm 23 to show how Yahweh's care is not abstract theology but daily bread: green pastures when you're depleted, still waters when your heart runs hot, and restored soul when your orientation slips. “I shall not want” becomes a bold claim of contentment, not because life is tidy, but because the Shepherd is near and attentive.We trace the faithful paths God lays before us—the real-life tracks of righteousness that are often anything but symmetrical. And we face the valley of the shadow of death without flinching. The text shifts from “He” to “You,” and we linger on that relational turn: in the dark, the presence of God becomes personal, not theoretical. With the Shepherd's rod and staff, protection is both defense and rescue. Then comes the surprise: a table in the presence of enemies. Instead of waiting for the danger to disappear, the Shepherd hosts a feast right in the valley, anointing our heads and filling our cups to overflowing while wolves still watch.We end with pursuit—goodness and mercy chasing us all our days—and with a promise that stretches beyond the grave. The anchor of it all is Jesus, the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for the sheep and the Lamb who was slain so we could dwell in God's house forever. If your heart keeps whispering “Jesus and…,” this conversation is a gentle but firm call back to “Jesus is enough.” Join us, reflect on where you've seen His care, and share the moment you realized the Shepherd was closer than you thought. If this spoke to you, subscribe, leave a review, and send it to someone walking through a valley today.

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Sunday, January 11, 2026 – Pastor Justin titles his message, “Even Though... God is Faithful.” You fill in the blank for yourself. Even though what? God is always faithful to Himself and to all who call Him Father. Even in the most difficult times in life, God remains faithful. Pastor Justin talks about the Good Shepherd in Psalm 23, who always cares for His sheep. Sheep aren’t known for being smart or for caring for themselves. They are stubborn and wander away if not carefully guarded. Yet the Shepherd loves and cares for those who know His voice and are part of His flock. No matter what your situation is today, if you call out to the Good Shepherd, Jesus, He will gather you to Himself and meet your needs according to His great and perfect will. Worship and study with us.

#640 Never Alone Never Forsaken, Devotional Life with Paul and Jeanne

We talked about Psalm 23 and David calling God the Good Shepherd this week. Today, we look at where Jesus called His followers sheep. This is one of the most intriguing passages of Scripture because the heart of God is made very clear as to what He cares about and what gets His attention.Mathew 25“But when the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit upon his glorious throne. All the nations will be gathered in his presence, and he will separate the people as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. He will place the sheep at his right hand and the goats at his left. “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the creation of the world. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger, and you invited me into your home. I was naked, and you gave me clothing. I was sick, and you cared for me. I was in prison, and you visited me.' “Then these righteous ones will reply, ‘Lord, when did we ever see you hungry and feed you? Or thirsty and give you something to drink? Or a stranger and show you hospitality? Or naked and give you clothing? When did we ever see you sick or in prison and visit you?' “And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!'We don't have to complicate things with religion or laws or rules or theology or any of the divisive issues that have hurt the church for thousands of years. We can simply agree that God would have us feed the hungry, give water to the thirsty, help the stranger, clothe the naked, care for the sick, and help those in prison. The bottom line: see those who the world does not. Take care of those the world will not. Love those the world says are unlovable. Just like Jesus.Who in your life do you find unlovable in this moment?Listen again to Jesus's final words of this passage‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!'Let's pray together: “Heavenly Father, help me to see those You see, hear those You hear, and help those You point me toward. Keep me from religion and lead me deeper into a relationship with You. As above, so below.”

Pastor James Powell brings a powerful message from John 10 and Psalm 23, reminding us that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who leads, provides, and corrects out of love—not based on our performance, but on what He has done. This message reframes conviction as kindness, inviting us into deeper trust, humility, and gratitude as we learn to follow the Shepherd's voice and rest in His unchanging care.

As Calvary begins a new season in the Gospel of John, Jay Ewing is joined by Mark Wicks to explore John 10 and Jesus' declaration, “I am the Good Shepherd.” This conversation reflects on what it means to experience the abundant life Jesus promises, the humility and sacrifice at the heart of His leadership, and how we learn to recognize His voice amid the noise of the world. The episode closes with a reading of Psalm 23, offering a prayerful reminder of the comfort, guidance, and hope we have in Christ. Learn more at calvarybible.com

A new MP3 sermon from New Grace Baptist Church Concord, NC is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Good Shepherd Subtitle: Winter Jubilee 2026 Speaker: Joe Arthur Broadcaster: New Grace Baptist Church Concord, NC Event: Conference Date: 1/6/2026 Bible: John 10:3-14 Length: 42 min.

As Calvary begins a new season in the Gospel of John, Jay Ewing is joined by Mark Wicks to explore John 10 and Jesus' declaration, “I am the Good Shepherd.” This conversation reflects on what it means to experience the abundant life Jesus promises, the humility and sacrifice at the heart of His leadership, and how we learn to recognize His voice amid the noise of the world. The episode closes with a reading of Psalm 23, offering a prayerful reminder of the comfort, guidance, and hope we have in Christ. Learn more at calvarybible.com

If prayer is so foundational to our relationship with Jesus, why do many of us find it so challenging? Maybe you've experienced practicing prayer as dutiful — something you do only because you're “supposed to.” Perhaps you feel discouraged, disoriented, and unsure if talking to God really makes a difference at all.​Tune in for this updated episode of Soul Talks as Bill and Kristi reflect on the teachings from Dallas Willard that have transformed how they understand and practice prayer. Your desire for prayer will be reignited as you explore the multi-dimensional layers of conversation with Jesus and learn how you can integrate partnership with the Good Shepherd into all of life. Resources for this Episode:Your Best Life in Jesus' Easy Yoke: Rhythms of Grace to De-Stress and Live EmpoweredAttend a Soul Shepherding RetreatPrayer Guides BundleDonate to Support Soul Shepherding and Soul Talks

The Good Shepherd lays down His life… and calls you to follow.

The weekly adult Sunday School class at OAG taught by long time teacher, Mrs. Jeanie Davis.** Edited to remove personal information shared in the class and extended pauses **Title: The Gentle Shepherd and the Great I AmSummary: An exploration of God as the Good Shepherd and the eternal I Am, revealing His personal care, guidance, joy, and intimate relationship with His people.Approximate Outline:00:00 - Opening Prayer and Gratitude02:10 - Introducing the Gentle Shepherd04:15 - Understanding Sheep and Shepherds07:05 - The Meaning of “I Am” (Yahweh)10:45 - Jesus' “I Am” Statements in John13:20 - Knowing the Shepherd's Voice16:05 - Joy, Delight, and Calling Sheep by Name19:05 - The Shepherd Who Protects and Provides21:10 - Living Confidently Under the Good Shepherd