Podcast appearances and mentions of Greg Laurie

Boomers: When was the last time you invited a young person into your life? There's an entire generation—Gen Z—out their waiting to be seen, looking for godly mentors, hoping to find someone who can guide them in life and faith... Yet the older generation isn't doing their part in inviting them in! Greg Laurie talks with Ruslan KD on Gen Z's spiritual hunger, what makes them unique, and their real need for direction from those seasoned in life—even recalling a defining moment in his own youth when an older man invited him to dinner. Listen to the full conversation on The Greg Laurie Show, where you'll hear more on Gen Z and other topics. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomers: When was the last time you invited a young person into your life? There's an entire generation—Gen Z—out their waiting to be seen, looking for godly mentors, hoping to find someone who can guide them in life and faith... Yet the older generation isn't doing their part in inviting them in! Greg Laurie talks with Ruslan KD on Gen Z's spiritual hunger, what makes them unique, and their real need for direction from those seasoned in life—even recalling a defining moment in his own youth when an older man invited him to dinner. Listen to the full conversation on The Greg Laurie Show, where you'll hear more on Gen Z and other topics. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody backslides overnight. It’s neglect here, a missed prayer there, a compromise in another area—and before you know it, you’re sinking.That’s exactly what happened to Simon Peter. The night before the cross, he boasted he’d never abandon Jesus, even if everyone else did. Within hours he’d fallen asleep when he should’ve been praying, swung a sword when he should’ve trusted God, followed at a distance instead of staying close, and warmed himself by the wrong fire with the wrong crowd. When a servant girl recognized him, Peter cursed and swore he didn’t even know Jesus. Immediately, the rooster crowed—and Jesus turned and looked at him.But that wasn’t the end of his story. Three days later, an angel gave the women at the tomb a message with two words that still carry grace: “and Peter.” Weeks later, the same man who denied Jesus three times stood up and preached the sermon that led three thousand people to faith.Fallen? Yes. Finished? No.If you’ve fallen, hear this: God doesn’t run from failure. He restores it. Your failure isn’t final when you belong to Jesus. Run to Him, not from Him. Listen in for more on this topic from Greg Laurie. Notes: Luke 22 1 Timothy 4:1 (NLT)Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. One sign that points to Christ’s return is that some people will fall away spiritually. If we are not moving forward, we are naturally going backward.There is no standing still spiritually. We are either progressing or regressing. Hebrews 2:1 (NLT)So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. After you have fallen, you may wonder if you can be forgiven. The past cannot be changed, but our response to it can be.God can take our endings and turn them into beginnings. The fall of Simon Peter is the anatomy of backsliding. Read Luke 22:31–34 Satan himself targeted the big fisherman. It is unlikely any of us has personally been tempted by the devil himself. Satan had to ask God first.He can do nothing in the life of a child of God without our Father’s permission. Even when Satan attacked Job, he was under divine restraint. Jesus is saying to Peter, “Simon, I know you better than you know yourself.” Jesus is interceding for us.Romans 8:34–35 Jesus added a very important detail.Peter’s lapse will be temporary.Peter will return and be stronger for it.Luke 22:32 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)After you have suffered a little while, God will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation. The trial you are going through has a beginning, a middle, and an end. God has a purpose for your life.Psalm 30:5 Satan targeted Peter because he could see that Peter was a spiritual leader who could shake his world. The devil sets his sights on those who are a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Peter’s first step down was self-confidence.Matthew 26:33 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. Read Luke 22: 39–46 Peter’s second step down was prayerlessness. All Jesus asked of Peter, James, and John was to be with Him and pray. Peter, James, and John were not watching and praying.Instead, they are slumbering and sleeping. Peter had no idea the storm was brewing. Prayerlessness can be as much of a sin as breaking a commandment.It’s a sin of omission.James 4:17 Peter’s third step down was self-reliance. Read Luke 22:47–51 Peter was boasting when he should have been listening.Sleeping when he should have been praying.Now he was fighting when he should have been trusting. Peter was fighting the wrong enemy with the wrong weapon. Our enemies are not flesh and blood, and they cannot be defeated with ordinary weapons. 2 Corinthians 10:4 Peter’s fourth step down was following at a distance.Luke 22:54–55 Peter’s fifth step down was wrong associations. Read Luke 22:55–61 It was not the end but a new beginning. Peter’s sixth step down was his denial. Curse was a very strong term pronouncing death on oneself by the hand of God if they were lying. Peter had lost all sense of reality and seemingly all awareness of God. Read Luke 22:59–62 Peter would be able to use his failure as a way to encourage others who had failed. Nobody is above falling into sin. Simon Peter:fallen but forgiven,broken but not abandoned. Jesus restored Peter. The same Peter, who cursed and swore that he did not know Jesus, stood up weeks later and preached a sermon on Pentecost that resulted in 3,000 coming to faith. God gives second chances. Your failure is not final when you belong to Jesus.He can restore you as he did Peter.Jeremiah 3:22 — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nobody backslides overnight. It’s neglect here, a missed prayer there, a compromise in another area—and before you know it, you’re sinking.That’s exactly what happened to Simon Peter. The night before the cross, he boasted he’d never abandon Jesus, even if everyone else did. Within hours he’d fallen asleep when he should’ve been praying, swung a sword when he should’ve trusted God, followed at a distance instead of staying close, and warmed himself by the wrong fire with the wrong crowd. When a servant girl recognized him, Peter cursed and swore he didn’t even know Jesus. Immediately, the rooster crowed—and Jesus turned and looked at him.But that wasn’t the end of his story. Three days later, an angel gave the women at the tomb a message with two words that still carry grace: “and Peter.” Weeks later, the same man who denied Jesus three times stood up and preached the sermon that led three thousand people to faith.Fallen? Yes. Finished? No.If you’ve fallen, hear this: God doesn’t run from failure. He restores it. Your failure isn’t final when you belong to Jesus. Run to Him, not from Him. Listen in for more on this topic from Greg Laurie. Notes: Luke 22 1 Timothy 4:1 (NLT)Now the Holy Spirit tells us clearly that in the last times some will turn away from the true faith; they will follow deceptive spirits and teachings that come from demons. One sign that points to Christ’s return is that some people will fall away spiritually. If we are not moving forward, we are naturally going backward.There is no standing still spiritually. We are either progressing or regressing. Hebrews 2:1 (NLT)So we must listen very carefully to the truth we have heard, or we may drift away from it. After you have fallen, you may wonder if you can be forgiven. The past cannot be changed, but our response to it can be.God can take our endings and turn them into beginnings. The fall of Simon Peter is the anatomy of backsliding. Read Luke 22:31–34 Satan himself targeted the big fisherman. It is unlikely any of us has personally been tempted by the devil himself. Satan had to ask God first.He can do nothing in the life of a child of God without our Father’s permission. Even when Satan attacked Job, he was under divine restraint. Jesus is saying to Peter, “Simon, I know you better than you know yourself.” Jesus is interceding for us.Romans 8:34–35 Jesus added a very important detail.Peter’s lapse will be temporary.Peter will return and be stronger for it.Luke 22:32 1 Peter 5:10 (NLT)After you have suffered a little while, God will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation. The trial you are going through has a beginning, a middle, and an end. God has a purpose for your life.Psalm 30:5 Satan targeted Peter because he could see that Peter was a spiritual leader who could shake his world. The devil sets his sights on those who are a threat to the kingdom of darkness. Peter’s first step down was self-confidence.Matthew 26:33 1 Corinthians 10:12 (NKJV)Let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall. Read Luke 22: 39–46 Peter’s second step down was prayerlessness. All Jesus asked of Peter, James, and John was to be with Him and pray. Peter, James, and John were not watching and praying.Instead, they are slumbering and sleeping. Peter had no idea the storm was brewing. Prayerlessness can be as much of a sin as breaking a commandment.It’s a sin of omission.James 4:17 Peter’s third step down was self-reliance. Read Luke 22:47–51 Peter was boasting when he should have been listening.Sleeping when he should have been praying.Now he was fighting when he should have been trusting. Peter was fighting the wrong enemy with the wrong weapon. Our enemies are not flesh and blood, and they cannot be defeated with ordinary weapons. 2 Corinthians 10:4 Peter’s fourth step down was following at a distance.Luke 22:54–55 Peter’s fifth step down was wrong associations. Read Luke 22:55–61 It was not the end but a new beginning. Peter’s sixth step down was his denial. Curse was a very strong term pronouncing death on oneself by the hand of God if they were lying. Peter had lost all sense of reality and seemingly all awareness of God. Read Luke 22:59–62 Peter would be able to use his failure as a way to encourage others who had failed. Nobody is above falling into sin. Simon Peter:fallen but forgiven,broken but not abandoned. Jesus restored Peter. The same Peter, who cursed and swore that he did not know Jesus, stood up weeks later and preached a sermon on Pentecost that resulted in 3,000 coming to faith. God gives second chances. Your failure is not final when you belong to Jesus.He can restore you as he did Peter.Jeremiah 3:22 — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

„Samuel rástol a Hospodin bol s ním, takže ani jednému jeho slovu nedal padnúť na zem.“ — Prvá kniha Samuelova 3:19 Prvá kniha Samuelova 3:19 obsahuje dve mimoriadne ocenenia proroka Samuela: „Hospodin bol s ním“ a „ani jednému jeho slovu nedal padnúť na zem“. Tieto slová však vyvolávajú  dôležité otázky: Prečo práve Samuel? Prečo sa Pán rozhodol byť s ním? Prečo sa postaral o to, aby sa všetko, čo Samuel povedal, ukázalo ako spoľahlivé? Biblia na tieto otázky neodpovedá priamo, no ponúka nám niekoľko náznakov. Skôr v tejto kapitole sa dozvedáme, že Samuel ako chlapec slúžil Pánovi tým, že pomáhal kňazovi Élimu v stánku. Jednej noci, keď spal, počul, ako ho niekto volá po mene. Predpokladal, že ho volá Éli, a preto sa ponáhľal za kňazom, aby zistil, ako mu môže poslúžiť. Nebol to však Éli, kto ho volal. Samuel počul ten hlas trikrát – a trikrát sa ponáhľal za Élim. Keď Samuel počul svoje meno po štvrtýkrát, jednoducho a pokorne povedal: „Hovor, lebo Tvoj služobník počúva.“ (1Sam 3:10) Prečo Boh použil Samuela takým mocným spôsobom? Pravdepodobne preto, že bol k dispozícii – nielen počas dňa, ale aj uprostred noci, uprostred hlbokého spánku. Bol pripravený slúžiť zakaždým, keď ho Boh zavolal. Aj dnešní veriaci sa môžu od Samuela veľa naučiť. Mali by sme byť vždy k dispozícii, aby nás Boh mohol použiť. Naša modlitba by mohla znieť: „Pane, použi ma kedykoľvek, kdekoľvek a na akýkoľvek účel – či už mám voľno, alebo nie. „Možno budem práve surfovať, hrať golf alebo jazdiť na snowboarde, ale chcem, aby si ma povolal. Som pripravený zastupovať Ťa. Prosím, zavolaj ma.“ Každý kresťan by mal byť  pripravený zopakovať slová Samuela: „Hovor, tvoj služobník počúva.“ Boh nehľadá až tak schopnosti, ako skôr ochotu byť k dispozícii. Možno si myslíš: „Boh používa len naozaj talentovaných ľudí. Mňa nikdy nepoužije. Nemám mu čo ponúknuť.“ Boh však hľadá človeka, ktorý bude jednoducho k dispozícii a dovolí Mu pôsobiť svojou silou skrze neho. Boh nehľadá silných ľudí. Hľadá slabých ľudí, prostredníctvom ktorých môže ukázať svoju silu. To znamená, že každý človek môže byť Bohom použitý. Znamená to, že Boh môže použiť aj teba. Nikto nevie, akým spôsobom ho Boh použije. Existujú však spôsoby, ako sa Mu stať dostupným. Jedným z nich je byť čo najčastejšie na správnom mieste v správnom čase. Nemôžeš zdieľať svoju vieru s ostatnými, ak s nimi netráviš čas alebo s nimi neprichádzaš do kontaktu. Ďalším spôsobom je zostať citlivý na príležitosti, ktoré ti Boh posiela do cesty. Si Bohu k dispozícii? Ak nie, prečo Mu nedáš vedieť, že túžiš po tom, aby ťa použil? Ak nás Samuelov príbeh niečo učí, tak to, že Boh môže zavolať ešte pred koncom noci. Otázka na zamyslenie: Ako sa môžeš pripraviť na chvíľu, keď ťa Boží plán postaví na správne miesto v správnom čase? Greg Laurie

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„Hospodin riekol Mojžišovi: Čo voláš ku mne? Povedz Izraelcom, aby sa pohli. Ty však zdvihni svoju palicu, vystri ruku nad more a rozdeľ ho, aby Izraelci mohli prejsť stredom mora po suchu.“ Druhá kniha Mojžišova 14:15–16 Kniha Kazateľ v tretej kapitole opisuje rôzne životné obdobia: „Je čas narodiť sa i čas umierať, čas sadiť i čas vytŕhať zasadené; čas zabíjať i čas uzdravovať; čas búrať i čas stavať; čas plakať i čas smiať sa; čas horekovať i čas radovať sa “ (verše 2–4), aby sme spomenuli len niektoré. V Druhej knihe Mojžišovej 14:15–16 nachádzame ešte ďalšie dve: čas čakať a čas pohnúť sa. Keď sa Izraelci ocitli medzi faraónovou armádou a Červeným morom, zdá sa, že Mojžiš nesprávne vyhodnotil situáciu. Myslel si, že je čas čakať. Naďalej volal k Pánovi. Boh mu však ukázal, že nastal čas pohnúť sa. „Hospodin riekol Mojžišovi: Čo voláš ku mne? Povedz Izraelcom, aby sa pohli. Ty však zdvihni svoju palicu, vystri ruku nad more a rozdeľ ho, aby Izraelci mohli prejsť stredom mora po suchu.“ (2M 14:15–16) Vedieť, kedy čakať a kedy sa pohnúť, je jedným z kľúčových aspektov učeníctva. Čakanie je nevyhnutné. Zahŕňa modlitbu. A apoštol Pavol napísal: „neprestajne sa modlite!“ (1Tes 5:17). Nastane však chvíľa, keď sa už nebudeme potrebovať za niečo ďalej modliť. Príde čas konať – konať tak, ako chce Boh. Predstavme si napríklad manželský pár, ktorý prežíva problémy. Manžel sa modlí, aby sa zmenila jeho žena. Možno by však mal zmeniť svoju modlitbu. Možno by mal povedať: „Pane, pomôž mi byť takým zbožným človekom, akým chceš, aby som bol. Pomôž mi plniť svoju úlohu.“ Samozrejme, aj jeho žena by sa mala modliť za to isté. Možno ti niekto ublížil alebo ťa urazil. Možno ťa zranil či ponížil. Chceš mu odpustiť. Modlil si sa za to. Teraz je čas urobiť ten krok. Nezáleží na tom, či to tak cítiš. Jednoducho to urob. Emócie pravdepodobne prídu až po kroku poslušnosti. Možno sa modlíš za spásu priateľa alebo blízkeho človeka. Modlíš sa za nich už celé roky. Podelil si sa však s nimi o evanjelium? Možno práve teraz nastal ich čas prísť ku Kristovi. Modli sa ďalej, ale urob aj svoju časť. Boh akoby Mojžišovi hovoril: „Prestaň ku mne volať. Prestaň sa za to modliť. Pohni sa. Zázrak sa blíži.“ Keď ťa vedie Pán, urob svoj krok. Je čas na modlitbu a je čas na konanie. Otázka na zamyslenie: Ako by vyzeral „tvoj krok“ v tvojom živote práve teraz? Greg Laurie

When you're faced with a challenge, it helps to have guidance from an expert. Well, Tuesday on A NEW BEGINNING, evangelist Greg Laurie gives good guidance on sharing our faith. And his insights are drawn from the Apostle Peter, who saw thousands come to Christ! Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything we have ultimately belongs to God, and we are called to faithfully manage what He has entrusted to us. Listen in to Pastor Jonathan Laurie's message as he explores this life-changing truth. Notes: Luke 20 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (MSG)Since Jesus died and broke loose from the grave, God will most certainly bring back to life those who died in Jesus. Good parents get involved. God created systems of authority, starting with the family. Exodus 20:12 (NKJV)"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.” If you learn to submit to authority, things will go well for you. Because we love our children, we discipline them. “If you raise your children, you’ll get to spoil your grandchildren.If you spoil your children, you’ll get to raise your grandchildren.” 1 Timothy 5:8 (NKJV)But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Provide: pronoeōto give careful thought to, take thought for, take into consideration, have regard for,to think about beforehand in a solicitous manner, care for, provide for someone Teaching your children to honor your authority will naturally lead them to honor the Highest Authority, God Himself. The Vineyard Isn’t YoursLuke 20 Read Luke 20:1–8 (NKJV) The Scene of the CrimeLuke 20:1–8 “They knew perfectly well, and they knew perfectly well when they had rejected John’s ministry. That was the trouble with them. God never condemns men for ignorance. God’s judgments are upon men who, having the light, disobey it.” —G. Campbell Morgan You were created on purpose, and you were created for a purpose. God loves you. He is the ultimate authority. There will come a day when God asks you,“What did you do with my Son?” Read Luke 20:9–19 (NKJV) Stewards, Not OwnersLuke 20:9–19 The Son they wanted to get rid of was the same Son who would rise again from the dead. Psalm 24:1 (NKJV)The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness,The world and those who dwell therein. Job 1:21 (NKJV)"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there.The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away;Blessed be the name of the LORD." Read Luke 20:20–26 (NKJV) Image BearersLuke 20:20–26 Luke 20:25 (NKJV)"Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." Genesis 1:27 (NKJV)So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Job 1:21 (NKJV)"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there.The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away;Blessed be the name of the LORD." “I didn’t thank God that it happened. In fact, I would have given anything to have Christopher back. I would have gladly taken his place. But I wasn’t given that choice. So, I simply said, ‘Lord, he is Yours. I dedicated him to You when he was a little boy, and I dedicate him back to You.’” —Greg Laurie — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything we have ultimately belongs to God, and we are called to faithfully manage what He has entrusted to us. Listen in to Pastor Jonathan Laurie's message as he explores this life-changing truth. Notes: Luke 20 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (MSG)Since Jesus died and broke loose from the grave, God will most certainly bring back to life those who died in Jesus. Good parents get involved. God created systems of authority, starting with the family. Exodus 20:12 (NKJV)"Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which the LORD your God is giving you.” If you learn to submit to authority, things will go well for you. Because we love our children, we discipline them. “If you raise your children, you’ll get to spoil your grandchildren.If you spoil your children, you’ll get to raise your grandchildren.” 1 Timothy 5:8 (NKJV)But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. Provide: pronoeōto give careful thought to, take thought for, take into consideration, have regard for,to think about beforehand in a solicitous manner, care for, provide for someone Teaching your children to honor your authority will naturally lead them to honor the Highest Authority, God Himself. The Vineyard Isn’t YoursLuke 20 Read Luke 20:1–8 (NKJV) The Scene of the CrimeLuke 20:1–8 “They knew perfectly well, and they knew perfectly well when they had rejected John’s ministry. That was the trouble with them. God never condemns men for ignorance. God’s judgments are upon men who, having the light, disobey it.” —G. Campbell Morgan You were created on purpose, and you were created for a purpose. God loves you. He is the ultimate authority. There will come a day when God asks you,“What did you do with my Son?” Read Luke 20:9–19 (NKJV) Stewards, Not OwnersLuke 20:9–19 The Son they wanted to get rid of was the same Son who would rise again from the dead. Psalm 24:1 (NKJV)The earth is the LORD's, and all its fullness,The world and those who dwell therein. Job 1:21 (NKJV)"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there.The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away;Blessed be the name of the LORD." Read Luke 20:20–26 (NKJV) Image BearersLuke 20:20–26 Luke 20:25 (NKJV)"Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." Genesis 1:27 (NKJV)So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them. Job 1:21 (NKJV)"Naked I came from my mother's womb, and naked shall I return there.The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away;Blessed be the name of the LORD." “I didn’t thank God that it happened. In fact, I would have given anything to have Christopher back. I would have gladly taken his place. But I wasn’t given that choice. So, I simply said, ‘Lord, he is Yours. I dedicated him to You when he was a little boy, and I dedicate him back to You.’” —Greg Laurie — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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„Izraelci prešli stredom mora po suchu, zatiaľ čo vody na pravej i ľavej strane stáli ako múry!“ Druhá kniha Mojžišova 14:22 Nie nadarmo sa verš Druhej knihy Mojžišovej 14:22 končí výkričníkom: „Izraelci prešli stredom mora po suchu, zatiaľ čo vody na pravej i ľavej strane stáli ako múry!“ Predstav si, aké vzrušujúce to muselo byť pre Izraelcov, keď prechádzali stredom Červeného mora po suchej zemi a nasledovali Božie vedenie. Možno videli ryby plávať vo vodných stenách po oboch stranách, akoby boli v tom najlepšom akváriu na svete. Izraelský ľud kráčal celé hodiny. Cesta cez Červené more trvala celú noc. Ale Pán bol s nimi na každom kroku. Nikto z tých, ktorí v ten deň prekročili more, nemohol tušiť, ako dlho bude ich cesta trvať ani kam ich zavedie. Ich skúsenosť je výborným obrazom kresťanského života. Aj ten je len putovaním s Pánom. A učeníctvo je to, čo sa deje po ceste, keď tomuto putovaniu dávame prioritu. Začiatok kresťanskej cesty býva často naplnený vzrušením a úžasom, keď si uvedomujeme, čo pre nás Boh urobil. Avšak tak, ako to bolo v prípade Izraelcov počas ich štyridsaťročného putovania púšťou, vzrušenie a úžas časom začnú opadať. Začíname brať veci ako samozrejmosť. Stávame sa apatickými. To sa stalo s ľuďmi, ktorí prichádzali za Ježišom počas Jeho pozemskej služby. Keď počiatočné nadšenie a novosť opadli, ľudia sa začali postupne vzďaľovať. Z rôznych dôvodov odmietli Ježiša a Jeho učenie (pozri Mt 8:34; Mk 6:3; L 4:28–29). Voči svojmu putovaniu s Ním sa stali apatickými a začali hľadať niečo nové na inom mieste. Ak bojuješ s apatiou na svojej ceste s Kristom, potom si musíš stanoviť priority, ktoré nazývam „Č.M.CH.Z.“: (1) Čítaj Bibliu každý deň. Nikdy z nej nevyrastieš a nikdy ju neprekonáš. Božie slovo sa nikdy nestane irelevantným. (2) Modli sa. Predkladaj svoje veci Pánovi. Potrebuješ mať modlitebný život. (3) Chodievaj do kostola. Potrebuješ byť pravidelnou súčasťou cirkvi. (4) Zdieľaj svoju vieru s ostatnými. Mnohí veriaci prestanú robiť tieto veci a potom sa čudujú, prečo do ich života preniká duchovná apatia. Je to preto, že zanedbávajú základné veci. Ak sa rozhodneš prestať jesť, stane sa toto: začne sa ti točiť hlava, budeš mať závraty a ak to bude trvať dlhšie, začneš umierať. Takto sa žiť nedá. Musíš jesť, aby si prežil. Rovnako je to aj duchovne – ak zanedbáš duchovné disciplíny, nebude trvať dlho a začneš chradnúť. Friedrich Nietzsche povedal: „Podstatnou vecou ‚na nebi i na zemi‘ je dlhodobá a jednosmerná poslušnosť.“ Ako kresťania kráčame cestou viery. A na tejto ceste musíme vytrvať. Otázka na zamyslenie: Ako sa môžeš vyhnúť apatii na svojej ceste s Pánom? Greg Laurie

Pain can deepen us. It can make us more compassionate, thoughtful, and ready to care for others walking through their own valleys.In Part 1 of Greg Laurie's conversation with Chuck Swindoll, they talk candidly about grief, calling, preaching, and the lessons God teaches through it all. Watch the rest of this episode on The Greg Laurie Show. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pain can deepen us. It can make us more compassionate, thoughtful, and ready to care for others walking through their own valleys.In Part 1 of Greg Laurie's conversation with Chuck Swindoll, they talk candidly about grief, calling, preaching, and the lessons God teaches through it all. Watch the rest of this episode on The Greg Laurie Show. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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„Ježiš mu však povedal: Kto položí ruku na pluh a obzerá sa späť, nehodí sa pre kráľovstvo Božie.“ Evanjelium podľa Lukáša 9:62 Bohu stačila jedna noc, aby vyviedol Izrael z Egypta. Trvalo však štyridsať rokov, kým dostal Egypt z Izraela. Izraelci sa totiž neustále obzerali späť. Keď sa dozvedeli, že zasľúbenú zem obývajú obri, „Proti Mojžišovi a Áronovi reptali všetci Izraelci a celý tábor im hovoril: Kiežby sme boli pomreli v Egypte alebo na tejto púšti; kiežby sme boli pomreli! Prečo nás vedie Hospodin do tejto krajiny? Aby sme padli mečom a aby sa naše ženy a deti stali korisťou? Nebolo by pre nás lepšie vrátiť sa do Egypta? A jeden druhému hovorili: Ustanovme si vodcu a vráťme sa do Egypta!“ (4M 14:2–4). Niektorí kresťania majú k životu podobný prístup. Stále sa obzerajú späť. Hovoria: „Spomeň si na staré dobré časy – vieš, predtým, než som sa stal kresťanom. Človeče, to boli párty! Tak sme sa bavili!“ Naozaj? Boli to skutočne dobré časy? Boli tie dni naozaj také dobré, ako sa teraz zdajú? Alebo je spomienka na ne trochu skreslená? Zabudli títo veriaci na prázdnotu? Zabudli na skľúčenosť? Zabudli na dôsledky svojich rozhodnutí? Zabudli na tupú bolesť hlboko vo vnútri? Zabudli na spúšť, ktorú ich činy spôsobili ich rodinám? Na tieto veci často pohodlne zabúdajú a pamätajú si len niekoľko príjemných chvíľ, ktoré vtedy zažili. Presne to robili Izraelci. Neustále sa obzerali späť. Skôr než ich však budeme súdiť, uvedomme si, že my sami často robíme to isté. Preto Ježiš povedal: „Kto položí ruku na pluh a obzerá sa späť, nehodí sa pre kráľovstvo Božie.“ (L 9:62) Učeníctvo je orientované dopredu. Bejzbalista Satchel Paige raz povedal: „Neobzeraj sa späť. Niečo ťa môže dobehnúť.“ V jeho slovách je duchovná pravda. Niekedy môže obzeranie sa späť prebudiť staré strachy a obavy. Môže spôsobiť, že zabudneš, čo Boh urobil v tvojom živote. Môže ťa pripraviť o sústredenie sa na to, čo má Boh pre teba pripravené. Pohľad späť je často spôsobom úniku do bezpečnejšieho a známejšieho časopriestoru. Musíme si však pamätať, že Boh je našim útočiskom. A plán, ktorý pre nás má, je rovnako istý ako čokoľvek v našej minulosti. Boh vždy požehnáva a odmeňuje duchovné napredovanie. Nemôžeš žiť v dvoch svetoch. Nemôžeš ísť vpred, keď sa pozeráš späť. A nemôžeš duchovne napredovať, ak sa stále obzeráš cez plece. Učeníci sú povolaní meniť svet, nie nechať sa meniť svetom. Tí, ktorí menia svet, vidia príležitosti; tí, ktorých mení svet, vidia prekážky. Tí, ktorí menia svet, vidia mosty; tí, ktorých mení svet, vidia múry. Je to všetko o perspektíve. Uisti sa, že zostaneš sústredený na to, čo je pred tebou. Otázka na zamyslenie: Ako si môžeš udržať duchovné zameranie na to, čo je pred tebou, namiesto toho, čo je za tebou? Greg Laurie

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Are Harvest Crusades still relevant in today's culture, or are they a thing of the past? In this episode, Greg Laurie explains why these large-scale evangelistic events remain as effective as ever—whether people attend in person or online—and why Christians play a vital role in helping others hear the gospel through them. Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Harvest Crusades still relevant in today's culture, or are they a thing of the past? In this episode, Greg Laurie explains why these large-scale evangelistic events remain as effective as ever—whether people attend in person or online—and why Christians play a vital role in helping others hear the gospel through them. Experience the Harvest Crusade on July 11 when you watch online! — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to Be Bold for Jesus MinistriesToday's Message: "When Faithfulness Feels Forgotten"Speaker: Lee Arnold LiveScripture: Jeremiah 45:1–5Have you ever thought, "Lord, I've been faithful... so why does it feel like everyone else is getting aheadexcept me?" Jeremiah 45 is the shortest chapter in the book, but it contains a powerful lesson for anyone who feelsoverlooked, discouraged, or forgotten. It centers on Baruch, Jeremiah's behind-the-scenes secretary. After years of faithful service, Baruch hit a breaking point amid national collapse. God met his discouragement byexposing his heart: "Do you seek great things for yourself? Seek them not." God wasn't rebuking success; He was rebuking self-centered ambition. Sometimes God's greatest blessing is teaching usthat His glory is greater than our recognition.Key Takeaways & ReflectionVisibility vs. Significance: God notices the vital work done behind the scenes. Heaven's Hall of Fame isfilled with people most have never heard of.Faithful People Get Discouraged: Discouragement isn't proof you are outside God's will; sometimes itmeans you are right in the middle of it.Success is Obedience: Kingdom success is measured by obedience, not earthly applause or results.The Ultimate Reward: The greatest reward for serving God is not what He gives us—it is God Himself.Questions to Ask: What area am I refusing to surrender? Am I mistaking God's patience for Hispermission? If God removed everything except Himself, would He still be enough?Our mission is to equip believers to live boldly for Christ with discernment, obedience, andunwavering trust in God. Led by Lee and Jaclyn Arnold, we teach God's Word with clarity andconviction, challenging believers to surrender fully to His will.Be Bold for Jesus Conference 2026Dates: October 2–3, 2026 | Spokane, WashingtonJoin thousands of believers for powerful worship and biblical teaching. Featuring: Dennis Quaid, Greg Laurie,Ray Comfort, Nick Vujicic, Rob McCoy, Crystal Evans Hurst, John Amanchukwu, Allie Beth Stuckey, DavidNasser, Tedashii, Bryce Crawford, Brilyn Hollyhand, Travis Rosen, Hannah Gronowski Barnett, Lecrae, JosiahQueen, and Rend Collective.Center. Tickets & Info: BB4J.comSupport the Mission: Give online at BeBold4Jesus.org#BeBoldForJesus #Jeremiah45 #WhenFaithfulnessFeelsForgotten #LeeArnold #Obedience #SpokaneWA #BB4J2026#GregLaurie #DennisQuaid #Lecrae #JosiahQueen #ChristianConference

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Tựa Đề: Chằng Hề Có Phi Thường Đến Thế; Tác Giả: Greg Laurie; Loạt Bài: Gây Dựng Niềm Tin

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Join us for the Harvest Crusade 2026 on July 11 at Angel Stadium! This one‑night event is free to attend in person and will also be streamed LIVE at harvest.org. This event features today’s leading worship artists, like Phil Wickham, Michael W. Smith, and more. Plus—a powerful gospel presentation from Greg Laurie. Sign up to be the first to receive event updates—including upcoming ticket information.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join us for the Harvest Crusade 2026 on July 11 at Angel Stadium! This one‑night event is free to attend in person and will also be streamed LIVE at harvest.org. This event features today’s leading worship artists, like Phil Wickham, Michael W. Smith, and more. Plus—a powerful gospel presentation from Greg Laurie. Sign up to be the first to receive event updates—including upcoming ticket information.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Straight White American Jesus Sunday Interview, host Leah Payne speaks with journalist Sam Kestenbaum about his reporting on celebrity pastor culture and the rise of the “hype priest.” The conversation centers on Kestenbaum's widely discussed profile of Judah Smith, a “pastor-to-the-stars” connected to figures like Justin Bieber, and expands into a broader analysis of how millennial pastors have fused evangelical preaching with aesthetics, branding, and media performance. Sam Kestenbaum is a journalist who covers religion in America, known for his deeply reported and stylistically distinctive profiles of contemporary spiritual figures. Based in Los Angeles, his work has appeared in The New York Times, Harper's Magazine, Rolling Stone, and beyond, where he examines the intersections of faith, politics, and culture. Together, Payne and Kestenbaum explore the Churchome experience in Los Angeles, pop-up worship in rented theaters, a creative-class audience, and a ministry shaped as much by production value and performance as by theology. They discuss how presentation - from clothing to sermon delivery - functions as a form of religious communication, as well as how figures like Judah Smith navigate political polarization by shifting toward a more therapeutic, individualized message. The conversation also maps a wider ecosystem of charismatic influencers, including those who lean more explicitly into conservative politics, and situates today's media-savvy pastors within a longer lineage of charismatic power brokers shaping American public life. In This Episode Sam Kestenbaum's profile of Judah Smith and the rise of the “hype priest” The Churchome model: pop-up churches, celebrity culture, and Los Angeles creatives Aesthetics, authenticity, and performance in contemporary evangelical preaching The influence of Black Pentecostal styles on white charismatic leaders Why some celebrity pastors avoid overt political alignment The next generation: influencers, revival tours, and conservative media ecosystems Figures like Greg Laurie and Bryce Crawford in the broader charismatic landscape The enduring influence of leaders like Che Ahn and the question of political power Links: Sam Kestenbaum's website: https://samkestenbaum.com/ “The Hype Priest Who Rode the Bieber Wave: Judah Smith's message of grace earned him many famous followers. Is he out of step with other Evangelicals?” (Vulture / New York Magazine): https://www.vulture.com/article/judah-smith-church-pastor-justin-bieber.html  “The Demon Slayers: the New Age of American Exorcisms” (on Greg Locke, Harper's Magazine): https://harpers.org/archive/2024/08/the-demon-slayers-sam-kestenbaum-exorcisms/  “‘I Think All the Christians Get Slaughtered': Inside the MAGA Road Show Barnstorming America” (on Clay Clark, Rolling Stone): https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/clay-clark-reawaken-america-maga-tour-trump-1234594574/  Find Sam Kestenbaum at https://samkestenbaum.com/ Find Dr. Leah Payne at drleahpayne.com , subscribe on Substack, follow her on most social media platforms at @drleahpayne, listen along at Spirit & Power: Charismatics & Politics in American Life and Rock that Doesn't Roll: The Story of Christian Rock, and read along: God Gave Rock and Roll to You: A History of Contemporary Christian Music. Subscribe for $3.65: ⁠https://axismundi.supercast.com/⁠ Subscribe to our free newsletter: ⁠https://swaj.substack.com/⁠ Order American Caesar by Brad Onishi: ⁠https://static.macmillan.com/static/essentials/american-caesar-9781250427922/⁠ Donate to SWAJ: https://axismundi.supercast.com/donations/new Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for a memorable conversation with Greg Laurie, a nationally best-selling author and pastor who will draw lessons of hope and transformation in the perils of excess, the agonies of repentance, and the wonder of redemption found in the life stories of several icons of pop music and rock and roll. Join us as Greg traces the journeys, rise, fall, and sometimes the redemption of famous entertainers who were brought to their knees—a great place to look up and finally meet their Maker.Become a Parshall Partner: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/inthemarket/partnersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.