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They're two of La Crosse's best-ever basketballers but — for being Division I athletes headed overseas for Year 2 of the pros — we find out one of them is utterly terrible at bar-league sand volleyball. Jordan Davis and Lexi Donarski stopped by the studio before heading back to Europe. We hit on everything from how bad Jordan and his twin brother Johnny are on the sand to how many free tacos they scored after Johnny’s famous Taco Bell commercial — plus Lexi’s history of locking down WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark going back to high school. Donarski, a five-year starter at Iowa State and North Carolina, is headed to play for Cadí La Seu in Northern Spain (though she can’t quite pronounce the city name yet). Meanwhile, Jordan — who of course played for the Wisconsin Badgers before heading to Illinois State — is weighing his options after spending last year in Belgrade, Serbia. We also dive into their chaotic experiences with the transfer portal, how they missed out on big NIL money by just a year, and what it was like playing alongside Johnny as he nearly won player of the year, to getting drafted 10th overall in the NBA draft. In this episode: Life Across the Pond: Lexi prepares for Spain after a year in Budapest, while Jordan reflects on playing in Belgrade, Serbia — navigating solo roster spots, language barriers, and long bus rides across Europe. The High School Heartbreak & College Grind: Reliving the abruptly canceled 2020 state tournament runs because of COVID to everything college hoops — from best memories to the madness of surviving the transfer portal. Family Ties & Draft Day: Jordan talks of playing with his brother Johnny during an NCAA Player of the Year run and getting drafted No. 10, to his brother's next chapter in Turkey. Plus how Jordan almost played college football instead. Guarding Caitlin Clark: Lexi breaks down her matchup history facing WNBA phenom Caitlin Clark and her defensive mindset head-to-head against elite scorers. Sand Volleyball "Legends": Both stars spent their summer playing rec sand volleyball at a local bar in La Crosse — and why Lexi carries the Davis bros on the team. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Join Reverend AR Bernard and Rabbi Joseph Potasnik as they discuss various people and how they define themselves and their service, the armed guards at houses of worship, and more on WABC.

This week on So Brook Hills, Dennis Blythe joins Matt and Daniel to the sermon from this past Sunday, "Believe" from I Timothy 1:15-20.

In this message, Pastor Mark Varughese teaches that the greatest threats to our spiritual fruitfulness are not always the obvious problems around us, but the hidden issues growing within us. Using Jesus' parables of the soils and the wheat and tares, he distinguishes between the tares around us—people, circumstances, disappointments, and offenses—and the thorns within us—unforgiveness, resentment, fear, anxiety, cynicism, pride, and unbelief. The tares may be visible, but the thorns are what choke the Word of God and keep our lives from producing thirty-, sixty-, and hundredfold fruit. Pastor Mark explains that believers must learn to “garden” their hearts. Guarding the heart does not mean isolating ourselves from people; it means allowing God to remove the attitudes and wounds that do not belong there. Rather than constantly changing jobs, churches, relationships, or circumstances, we are called to deal honestly with what those experiences have produced inside us. The person may have caused the pain, but the condition of our heart remains our responsibility. Ultimately, this message is an invitation to daily surrender. A little daily gardening is better than waiting for a major spiritual crisis. Pastor Mark encourages believers to pray regularly, “Create in me a clean heart,” and trust God as the divine gardener who knows exactly what needs to be removed. Jesus wore a crown of thorns so we would not have to carry thorns in our hearts, and when we let God do His work within us, our lives can become healthy, free, and fruitful.

This week, find someone you can stand with, protect, and serve. Follow the example in Ecclesiastes. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

We all hit dry seasons. Seasons when we do, it's easy to try to get by on routine, advice from others, or yesterday's faith—only to realize we're still thirsty for something real. Pastor Alan shares how easy it is to run on empty, hoping tradition or quick fixes will carry us, especially when life gets overwhelming and unpredictable. When the wells we've depended on run dry. The inherited routines. The borrowed faith.These can't truly sustain us through the loss, confusion, and miessiness of real life.The good news is you're not stuck. Through the stories of Jacob's well and Jesus at Sychar, we see the simple but courageous truth: you can dig a well. You can find a place where God will meet you and bring life and refreshing to you. It's not so much a physical place as a heart posture. And it doesn't have to wait. You can start today.Dig a little deeper, move beyond surface-level inspiration, and let God become more than a concept. Let Him become your source, your living water.Scriptures ReferencedGenesis 33:16-20; John 4:1-30; 1 John 1:9Key InsightsShallow inspiration or inherited faith will leave you unprepared for life's droughts.Every generation must dig their own well of trust in God.Staying spiritually nourished requires intentional habits, not just Sunday attendance.Protect what influences your family and personal input to keep your well pure.God has already provided the source. Your invitation is to do the digging and come honestly to Him.ResourcesStrong's ConcordanceBlue Letter BibleBible HubKey Sections00:00:00 - Welcome and PrayerAs the school year starts, we thank God for our teachers and students. Be diligent to pray for their favor, wisdom, and encouragement.00:07:08 - God Even Works in Our DiscomfortPastor Alan shares why he was uncomfortable bringing this message and how God has already used it to accomplish great things.00:11:47 - Digging Wells and Taking ResponsibilityFinding water doesn't usually "just happen." Digging wells requires intentionality and effort, but it's worth it because shallow wells won't sustain us when hard times come.00:18:15 - Guarding the Well and Passing FaithEach person must dig their own wells. We can rely on the wells of our parents and grandparents for a season, but they won't sustain us. Our responsibility as parents is to protect what goes into their family's hearts and minds, not to build reliance on routines.00:25:15 - Practical Steps Toward Deeper FaithEveryday moments can become opportunities for prayer and Bible study. There's space beyond. routines. We can choose worship and community that lead to a vibrant, sustaining faith.00:29:21 - Encountering Jesus for Real ThirstOnly an encounter with Jesus truly qunches our deep spiritual thirst. But in Christ, there's hope for those who feel dry and far from God.https://springhouse.captivate.fm/episode/becoming-the-wellSubscribe & Follow the PodcastDownload our appOur WebsiteOnline Tithes & OfferingsJoin our LivestreamGathering TimesSundays, 9:00 AMSundays, 11:00 AMWednesdays, 6:00 PMContact InfoSpringhouse Church14119 Old Nashville HighwaySmyrna TN 37167615-459-3421CCLI License 2070006

Summary A $30 campsite with a canyon view felt like hitting the jackpot… until Jeff flipped on the lights and watched the floor move. In part five of the DadAwesome Multipliers series, Jeff reads Chapter 19 of the book, "Ant Attack," and unpacks what a million ants taught him about spotting threats, sealing entry points, and cleaning up what already got inside. Then Zach Neese joins with a sobering four minutes on the doorways we open without realizing it, and why nobody else in this world is going to guard your house but you. Heads up: this episode is not designed for little ears. The conversation goes into spiritual warfare, darkness, and the ways private choices affect the people we love most. Top 5 Takeaways The first few ants are scouts, not the problem. Train yourself to look past what's obvious and ask harder questions about attitudes, friend groups, and entertainment choices before they become a full scale invasion. Real freedom propels you to lead. Freedom is not permission to do whatever you want. Healing, forgiveness, and wholeness are what unlock your ability to serve and protect the people God gave you. Threats come through old bridges and new ones. The septic hose was modern convenience turned against them. The tree branches were nature's ancient highway. The tactics evolve, but the goal stays the same. Sealing the doors is not enough. You have to deal with what already got inside, and then intentionally replace it with something life giving. Removing the threat is not the same as restoration. Nobody else in this world is going to guard your house but you. Not schools, not church, not extended family. The assignment is yours, and it takes courage plus God's strength. 5 Quotes "Real freedom propels us to lead. That healing, forgiveness, and wholeness unlock our ability to serve and love the way God designed." (Jeff Zaugg) "A dad fighting his own addiction can't guard his family's doorways. A father still carrying his childhood anger can't see the real threats to his kids." (Jeff Zaugg) "Every open door is a spiritual gateway." (Zach Neese) "We give him permission all the time to rearrange the furniture, so to speak, in our hearts and our house, so that he is the only spirit that feels welcome here." (Zach Neese) "I wasn't just being entertained by a movie. I was being entertained by the spirit behind the movie. And that spirit wasn't just in my closet. That was roving through my house." (Zach Neese)   Guest Bio Zach Neese is a pastor, worship leader, and author who has spent years teaching on worship, spiritual authority, and the doorways we open in our homes. His conversation with Jeff first aired on DadAwesome episode 159, and the clip featured in this episode digs into how entertainment choices, conflict patterns, and private habits can invite influences we never intended to host. (Verify current role and book title before publishing.) Action Steps Reflection Walk your doorways. Grab paper or a note on your phone and list them out: phones, tablets, gaming systems, streaming devices, specific apps, YouTube, Instagram. Look for the white powder. What warning signs have you driven past without asking questions? Notice the small stuff. What are the few ants on the countertop right now? An attitude, a mindset, an entertainment choice that could become a full scale assault? Check your own closet. What is hidden that you have convinced yourself is not really causing harm? Multiplication Who are the men who know what is in your closet? How do you close that gap this month? Share episode 447 with a few dads who are fighting for freedom alongside you. Read Nehemiah 4:13 and 14 with your family and unpack what it means to fight as a family. Listen to the full Zach Neese conversation in episode 159. Apply for the September DadAwesome Accelerator cohort. Activation Cut down one bridge this week. Remove a subscription, remove a device, create a new boundary. Pray out loud. Use the John Eldredge Daily Prayer and the head of household prayer. Out loud matters, because the enemy cannot hear your thoughts. Replace, do not just remove. Pick a book, a rhythm, or a practice to fill the space. Go deeper with the Chapter 19 DadAwesome Lab. LINKS Spartan Team DadAwesome, Dallas, Texas, October 17 https://givebutter.com/DallasSpartan Leave a VOICEMAIL: https://www.speakpipe.com/DadAwesome Join Team Awesomeness (monthly support team) at any level from $7/month to $1000/month... 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The Real Source of Defilement | Matthew 15:10–20 True purity doesn't come from external rules—it flows from the inside out. In this powerful truth from Matthew 15:10–20, Jesus reminds us that what comes out of the heart is what truly defiles a person. Guarding your heart and maintaining its purity isn't optional; it is essential for every believer. Humility is the master key. When we walk fully surrendered to the Lord, yield completely to the Holy Spirit, and stay anchored in His Word, we allow Him to mold, protect, and keep us in unbroken fellowship with Him. Stay pure, stay surrendered, and let Him search your heart today! #HeartPurity #Matthew15 #SpiritualGrowth #GuardYourHeart #WalkInHumility #YieldedToTheSpirit #WordOfGod #SoundDoctrine #ChristianLiving #KingdomAuthority #ApostolicTeaching #HouseOfGloryChurch #ApostleCathyCoppola

The Real Source of Defilement | Matthew 15:10–20 True purity doesn't come from external rules—it flows from the inside out. In this powerful truth from Matthew 15:10–20, Jesus reminds us that what comes out of the heart is what truly defiles a person. Guarding your heart and maintaining its purity isn't optional; it is essential for every believer. Humility is the master key. When we walk fully surrendered to the Lord, yield completely to the Holy Spirit, and stay anchored in His Word, we allow Him to mold, protect, and keep us in unbroken fellowship with Him. Stay pure, stay surrendered, and let Him search your heart today! #HeartPurity #Matthew15 #SpiritualGrowth #GuardYourHeart #WalkInHumility #YieldedToTheSpirit #WordOfGod #SoundDoctrine #ChristianLiving #KingdomAuthority #ApostolicTeaching #HouseOfGloryChurch #ApostleCathyCoppola

Old Dominion legend Kent Bazemore joins The Monarchists for a wide-ranging conversation about his remarkable journey from a tiny North Carolina town to ODU basketball and a decade in the NBA.Baze takes us back to the beginning — arriving at Old Dominion as a raw 164-pound redshirt, battling his way up the depth chart, becoming one of college basketball's elite defenders, winning championships and helping create one of the greatest eras in Monarch basketball history.Then we head to the NBA.Kent tells us how an undrafted opportunity with Golden State changed his life, why he embraced being the best teammate he could be even when he wasn't playing, what it was like sharing locker rooms with Steph Curry, Kobe Bryant and LeBron James, and why those 60-win Atlanta Hawks were so special.And yes, there are stories.The infamous Warriors popcorn-car prank. His first encounter with Kobe. Battling LeBron. The heartbreak of Butler. Life as a Laker. His Atlanta years. Going back to the G League after a decade in the NBA. And how golf became much more than another sport.Kent also gets candid about fatherhood, burnout, life after the NBA, what he wants to do next in basketball, and why he believes Old Dominion can build something special again.For Monarch Nation, this one is personal.Like. Subscribe. Share it with a Monarch.Go Monarchs!

A priest will often award forgiveness after a confession, repentance, and restitution.This is an important triple concept even outside of religion, and it is not discussed enough. The philosophy applies to individuals, groups, businesses, and even government authorities guarding the marketplace.Clip from:The Breakup BounceYou Can't Just Forgive Someone! | The Complexity of Forgiveness (Jordan Peterson)Follow Us:YouTubeXFacebookBlueskyAll audio & videos edited by: Jay Prescott Videography

Who is actually guarding the institutions Americans are supposed to trust? This week, Bryan Dawson takes on what he sees as an upside-down reality across the country—beginning with a bizarre TSA experience in Seattle and expanding into a much bigger conversation about airport security, public schools, immigration, cultural change, and the people entrusted with protecting the public. Dawson also revisits stories reported by 1819 News involving Alabama educators, asks why warning signs are so often ignored by those in authority, and argues that fear of being labeled or criticized has made leaders unwilling to make common-sense decisions. The episode ultimately turns to immigration, the “Great Replacement” debate, Western identity, and Dawson's argument that Americans need to pay closer attention to the cultural and demographic changes happening around them. In this episode: * Dawson's bizarre experience with TSA in Seattle * Airport security and who we trust to protect travelers * Alabama schools and controversies involving educators * Why institutional leaders ignore warning signs * Immigration, refugees, and cultural assimilation * The “Great Replacement” debate * Western identity, borders, and America's future * Why Dawson says Americans need to “wake up” Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama news, commentary, investigations, and conversations.

Who is actually guarding the institutions Americans are supposed to trust? This week, Bryan Dawson takes on what he sees as an upside-down reality across the country—beginning with a bizarre TSA experience in Seattle and expanding into a much bigger conversation about airport security, public schools, immigration, cultural change, and the people entrusted with protecting the public. Dawson also revisits stories reported by 1819 News involving Alabama educators, asks why warning signs are so often ignored by those in authority, and argues that fear of being labeled or criticized has made leaders unwilling to make common-sense decisions. The episode ultimately turns to immigration, the “Great Replacement” debate, Western identity, and Dawson's argument that Americans need to pay closer attention to the cultural and demographic changes happening around them. In this episode: * Dawson's bizarre experience with TSA in Seattle * Airport security and who we trust to protect travelers * Alabama schools and controversies involving educators * Why institutional leaders ignore warning signs * Immigration, refugees, and cultural assimilation * The “Great Replacement” debate * Western identity, borders, and America's future * Why Dawson says Americans need to “wake up” Subscribe to 1819 News for more Alabama news, commentary, investigations, and conversations.

Sunday AM 08-09-2026. Verse-by-Verse through 1st Timothy.

What does our relationship with money reveal about what we truly trust? Steve Welch helps us examine the wisdom of Proverbs and discover how God calls us to view money as a tool rather than a savior. Through biblical wisdom, we explore how to steward what God has given, guard our hearts from the dangers of wealth and insecurity, and find true confidence in the God who provides for all our needs.

This sermon provides a comprehensive review of the pastoral epistle, focusing on the role, duties, and qualifications of church leaders as outlined in 1 Timothy. It emphasizes that the foundation of ministry is God's grace, which saves sinners and empowers believers to live godly lives. The text details specific instructions for maintaining sound doctrine, guarding against false teachings, and establishing proper order within the church through qualified elders and deacons. Additionally, it addresses practical matters such as prayer for civil authorities, gender roles in worship, care for widows, and the spiritual danger of loving money. Ultimately, the message calls believers to hold fast to the gospel, pursue godliness with contentment, and support Christlike leadership for the health of the church.

This sermon provides a comprehensive review of the pastoral epistle, focusing on the role, duties, and qualifications of church leaders as outlined in 1 Timothy. It emphasizes that the foundation of ministry is God's grace, which saves sinners and empowers believers to live godly lives. The text details specific instructions for maintaining sound doctrine, guarding against false teachings, and establishing proper order within the church through qualified elders and deacons. Additionally, it addresses practical matters such as prayer for civil authorities, gender roles in worship, care for widows, and the spiritual danger of loving money. Ultimately, the message calls believers to hold fast to the gospel, pursue godliness with contentment, and support Christlike leadership for the health of the church.

This sermon provides a comprehensive review of the pastoral epistle, focusing on the role, duties, and qualifications of church leaders as outlined in 1 Timothy. It emphasizes that the foundation of ministry is God's grace, which saves sinners and empowers believers to live godly lives. The text details specific instructions for maintaining sound doctrine, guarding against false teachings, and establishing proper order within the church through qualified elders and deacons. Additionally, it addresses practical matters such as prayer for civil authorities, gender roles in worship, care for widows, and the spiritual danger of loving money. Ultimately, the message calls believers to hold fast to the gospel, pursue godliness with contentment, and support Christlike leadership for the health of the church.

What if the renewal of our communities does not begin with politics, programs or institutions—but with the transformation of the human heart?In this episode of the Embracing Brokenness Podcast, Steve talks with Rob Loughery, author of Building Redemptive Community: What Christians Can Do to Make Community Great Again.Rob has spent more than thirty years working at the intersection of business, real estate development, public service and community revitalization. But his deeper journey began when God showed him that restoring buildings and neighborhoods could never be separated from restoring people.Rob shares how a phrase he heard more than twenty years ago—“redemptive community”—captured his heart and eventually became both a calling and a way of life. He also opens up about growing up as a pastor's kid, mistaking salvation for a spiritual “get-out-of-jail-free card,” and discovering that Jesus wanted to heal and transform the heart he had spent years protecting through performance and success.Together, Steve and Rob explore:• Why transformed communities require transformed hearts• What the Church may be getting wrong about discipleship• Why Christians must do more than attend, give and leave the work to others• How our gifts, passions and stories reveal our unique Kingdom assignments• What Nehemiah teaches us about prayer, courage and rebuilding• How ordinary believers can participate in God's work of redeeming all thingsGod is already at work restoring people and places. The question is not whether He will accomplish His purposes. The question is whether we will recognize and embrace the role He has invited us to play.CONNECT WITH ROB LOUGHERYLearn more about Rob's work and Building Redemptive Community:Building Redemptive Community:https://www.buildingredemptivecommunity.com/Nehemiah Development Company:https://www.nehemiahdevco.com/The book is available through Amazon and Barnes & Noble.00:00 Guarding the Heart01:05 What Transforms a Community?03:05 Fast Five05:35 Rob's Story and Calling11:54 The Birth of Redemptive Community16:21 Physical, Relational and Spiritual Renewal19:33 More Than a Ticket to Heaven23:05 Losing the Life He Was Trying to Save26:28 What It Means to Guard Your Heart29:25 It Is Never Too Late32:12 What Is Wrong with Discipleship?34:58 Has the Church Outsourced Its Mission?40:58 Giving Is Not Enough45:22 Pay Attention to Your Heart47:29 Nehemiah's Roadmap51:56 What Can You Help Redeem?53:12 If Jesus Gave You One Square Mile57:25 Redemptive Community Starts Within59:33 Find Your Role in God's Story01:01:30 Where to Find Rob's Book

--{ "Modern Mythological Enemies versus The Man in the Mirror"}-- Thank you, Graeme, for this beautiful video. Thank you, Dan, for the video used over the closing song. The full title: "Modern Mythological Enemies versus The Man in the Mirror - Psychological Projection in the Scientific Era" - Perceptions and Logic - How we arrive at (what we think are) our conclusions. Education - Indoctrination - Learned Behaviour - Experiences - Propaganda - Arrival at erroneous conclusions - Living in a world of dis-information. Rise of civilizations (money - commerce - armies - empires). Elite and middle-class eradication of lower-class - Fall of Rome - Massive Taxation - Degeneration - Corruption - Greed - Movement of rural peoples into cities. - Religions - Esoteric meanings. Secrets of Deception from Past - Ancient Histories. Early Judaism - Talmud (begun in Babylon) - Human creation of a god in their own image - Old Testament deity (Exoteric level: angry father with rules and laws). Hellenized Christianity - Hellenic world (Ancient Greek) - Alexander the Great - Female gods. New Testament deity. Seeing Exoteric and Esoteric - Individual Journey. Mass Man and Women - Gregariousness and groups - Dislike of differences. Earning knowledge by self-examination - Third Eye is MIND. Serpent as allegory for Wisdom - Egyptian use of Uraeus (Ouraios, Cobra) - Guarding the Mind - Strike of the cobra. Snake shedding its skin - Symbol of Immortality - Born-again - Wisdom of the Ages - Mastery and Control of Minds of Others - Psychopathy in Noble Families - Inbreeding for traits - Paranoia of Elite Psychopaths - Culling-off Public - Ancient Population Control. Psychopathic traits: egocentricity, rationalization of all they do, lack of guilt. Nature worship and pantheism. Science and exploration - Science-FICTION - Nephilim and Space-Being - Possibility-Thinking - Tunnel of Imagination. Introduction of money and goods (by U.S.) into Pacific islands - Cargo Cults - Desperation brings bizarre rationalizations. Christian religion - Message to Individuals. Democracy of today - Authorized Historians - Archive access - Spins - AUTHOR - AUTHORized. Nature of Evil - Diabolos - Cunning - Fooling en masse - Politicians - Born Actors. How do They get away with this? - Inability of public to comprehend how psychopaths can do what they do - Knight - Cain and Nimrod; founding of cities; first artificer - City: first artificial bee-hive, a habitat. Grand Finale of U.N. (un - one) - Habitat areas - Containment. WHAT IS EVIL? - EVE gets the blame - Logic of Psychopath (predictability of) - Desire to Dominate Public - Psychopathic Lust for Power (need of a victim) - Sadism - Eventual Turning on Each Other - Vying for "King of the World" - Purpose for each Individual - Truth within - New Age Movement - Looking for thrill of experience instead of truth - Pride of Soldiers to KILL - Majority will do what they are told - Knowing by Experience - Supernatural - Advanced Sciences - Madame Blavatsky: function of Theosophy is to cross spirit with science - Telepathic abilities. Alan: "Power of a thought can truly penetrate everything" - Guarding and Guiding Thought. Now is vital time to pass knowledge onto others. Devaluation of Life - Abortion - Selling Body Organs - Science's debauchery of sacredness - Humanist religion - Right of might and power - Man's worship of Man - Dehumanization of Enemy - Examination of Evil - Examination of Self - Thinking for One's Self. (Book: "Tragedy and Hope" by Carroll Quigley)--Rural farming - City-state creation - Age of Imperialism - Period of decline and deviancy. (Song: "Lift Me Up" by Bruce Springsteen).

Teachings from Lakeside Presbyterian Church EPC, Brandon, MS

Teachings from Lakeside Presbyterian Church EPC, Brandon, MS

The Book of Proverbs gives us the pure wisdom of God for our lives. When we apply these principles, we will receive the blessings of heaven here on earth. Guard yourself with His Word!

In Acts 15, the early church faces a serious conflict over what is required for salvation and how Jewish and Gentile believers can live together in unity. Daniel Thomae explores how the church moved from rupture to repair and ultimately resilience by returning to the truth of the gospel: salvation is by grace through faith in Jesus alone. The passage challenges us to know Scripture, resist adding to the gospel, pursue unity across differences, and willingly surrender our preferences for the sake of others and the mission of the gospel.

# Creative Ways to Rest, Even When Rest Feels UnnaturalAnna Barr shares a short, practical episode on redefining rest as a gift rather than something to earn. She walks through small, realistic ways to build rest into everyday life, especially if slowing down feels uncomfortable, guilty, or unproductive.This episode is for anyone who feels like rest only counts if it is a vacation or a reward after everything is finished. Anna offers gentle, faith-based reframes and simple micro-rest ideas you can try this week.## Key topics- Anna explains why “rest” can feel like a trigger word, tied to laziness, guilt, or the fear of sitting with your thoughts.- She reframes rest from a reward into a necessary rhythm of human life and a gift from God.- She introduces **productive rest** as a bridge for people who struggle with the word “rest.”- She shares **micro-rests** that fit into normal life, not just big vacations or retreats.- The **laundry audit**: pairing a chore with a favorite show, podcast, or video series so the task feels restorative.- The **silent walk**: leaving headphones behind to let the brain process without external input.- She encourages an **app purge** for the weekend by deleting social media apps, not accounts, to reduce unconscious scrolling.- She highlights the **power of no** as a zero-cost way to protect capacity and create space for rest.- She connects rest to scripture, especially **Ephesians 2:8-9** and **Matthew 11:28**, as reminders that love is not earned by productivity.- She shares simple spiritual practices like **breath prayer**, **writing the Psalms**, and a **parking lot technique** for offloading mental clutter.- She recommends **visual transitions**, like changing clothes after work, to signal to the nervous system that it is time to shift into rest.## Timestamps00:00 - Episode intro and invitation for podcast ideas 00:27 - Why rest feels unnatural and emotionally loaded 00:53 - Reframing rest as productive rest, then simply rest 01:23 - Rest is not earned, it is a gift from God 01:50 - God's example of rest in creation 02:19 - Why rest does not have to mean a big vacation 02:49 - The laundry audit and anchoring chores to leisure 03:17 - Silent walks without podcasts or music 04:16 - Guarding your mental space by deleting social apps for a weekend 04:46 - Cutting down unconscious scrolling habits 05:10 - The power of no and protecting your capacity 06:07 - When restlessness may point to deeper wounds around earning love 06:30 - Ephesians 2:8-9 and rest as grace, not works 06:58 - Rest as an act of faith and trust 07:27 - Matthew 11:28 and coming to God in weariness 07:53 - Breath prayer as an instant recalibration 08:51 - Writing the Psalms slowly with pen and paper 09:50 - Parking lot technique for anxious, unfinished thoughts 10:19 - Visual transitions to shift out of work mode 11:17 - Final reminder that rest is not a waste of time## Notable quotes- “Rest is an example we have been shown in his word, in his creation.”- “Rest is an act of faith.”- “You're worthy of rest because you're loved by a very, very, very good God.”Contact: helloannabarr@gmail.com

4th Step – On Obedience The Ladder of Divine Ascent was written primarily for monks. However, the words of Saint John Climacus at the beginning of the first chapter indicate that his intention is to address every person who longs for salvation. He says: “The gates of eternal life are open to all. The goal of our life is to follow Christ and to become like Him in His divine love.”

Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation, and the media with Eric Schurenberg—longtime journalist and media executive, now founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media.When Eric started in journalism, the enforcer of accuracy was the newsroom. Editors questioned your work. Fact checkers combed through it for errors. The organization you worked for held you accountable for its reputation.  But as everyone knows, fewer people today get their news from this kind of institutional journalism. The growth in news consumption comes from so-called independent journalists—social media influencers, podcasters and Substackers, many of whom never set foot in a newsroom.  In this media environment, people trust individuals more than organizations to tell them the truth.Rather than resisting this trend, today's guest  is trying to shape it. Rachel Lobdell is the executive director of News Creator Corps, which trains creators in the disciplines that professional reporters learned in the newsroom: sourcing, fact checking, public records, transparency, and ethics.This raises all kinds of questions for an institutionalist like Eric. Can news integrity be repotted outside the newsroom? Can creators maintain audience trust without pandering?  And what happens to news gathering when journalists backed by newsrooms are replaced by individuals?So, let's ask News Creator Corps' Rachel Lobdell.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Rachel Labdell and News Creator Corps02:01 Rachel's background in traditional journalism03:30 What is News Creator Corps and its mission04:48 Training creators with no journalism background05:42 Impact of creator trust in underserved communities07:34 Different types of creators and their roles08:02 Why focus on creators without journalism training09:25 The importance of mentorship and community12:42 The NCC Collective and creator accreditation13:59 Handling monetization and ethical standards16:33 Dealing with sponsored content and disclosures18:21 Guarding against sensationalism and algorithm influence20:46 Sourcing and transparency in creator content22:50 The future of creator-driven news ecosystems27:34 Long-term vision for trustworthy information28:30 Measuring impact and community engagementWebsite - free episode transcriptswww.in-reality.fmAlliance for Trust in Mediaalliancefortrust.comProduced by Tom Platts at Sound Sapiensoundsapien.com

Bro. Adrian Moore presents "Guarding The Sanctuary" from Psalm 63, during a worship service at Immanuel Baptist Church, Florence, Ky. Please visit us at 7183 Pleasant Valley Road Florence KY 41042, or call us at (859) 586-6829. Church links: Website: https://www.ibcflorence.com Daily Devotions: https://www.ibcflorence.com/devotions Free App: http://www.ibcflorence.com/ibc-app Our entire list of recent sermons: https://www.ibcflorence.com/recent-sermons Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ibcflorenceky Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibcflorence/ Podcasts: https://soundcloud.com/user-658781358 Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/ibcflorence/live We would love to know how to pray for you! Romans 10:9

Rabbi Steve Berkson uses the Exodus story as a compelling metaphor, guiding us through the journey from slavery to freedom. His message inspires belief in the possibility of change and deliverance, drawing from the Israelites' escape from Egypt. It emphasizes that true deliverance requires personal growth, not just external assistance. From Slavery to Freedom (Freeing Your Mind) | Part 9• Intro/Review• Chasing Feelings vs. Producing Results• Back to the review• I shall take you as my people. This is conditional.• Exodus 19:03 - Elohim has demonstrated who He is• Guarding the Covenant?• Pleasing a wrong authority?• When you serve the Spirit of Elohim by choice• Leviticus 26:3 - The Blessings (Mind of the Spirit)• Leviticus 26:14 - The Curses (Mind of the Flesh)• Elohim uses these for instruction • Lowering the bar?• Performance under duress or by choice • Evaluating others• Are you showing wisdom?• An 80-year trial for the ForeverListen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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: 

Guard Your Heart: The Power of Daily Heart Vigilance for a Life of Wisdom and PurposeImagine the secret to living a truly fulfilled and resilient life isn't just in grand decisions but in what you guard carefully every single day—the condition of your heart. On day 18 of a transformative 52-day prayer journey, Pastor Phil reveals how the health of your heart directly shapes your relationships, your peace, and your future. Discover the ancient wisdom of Solomon reimagined for today's challenges as he urges us to protect what influences our mind and spirit. In this episode, you'll learn how to — like Solomon advises — hear God's instruction with intentionality, retain His Word in your heart, and reject destructive influences. Pastor Phil dives into practical principles for guarding your heart—not just from external threats but from the thoughts, habits, and relationships that can undermine your vitality and purpose. He emphasizes the importance of self-examination and prayer, challenging you to identify and uproot roots of bitterness, unforgiveness, and harmful attachments that threaten your spiritual health.You'll discover:The significance of daily heart discernment rooted in Proverbs 4:23How your thoughts and emotions act as gateways to your futureThe spiritual discipline of rejecting evil influences and guarding your mind and heart with diligencePractical prayer points to cleanse and protect your heart from offense, discouragement, and negativityThe deep connection between heart health and living a life aligned with God's purposeWithout this awareness, you risk allowing toxic mindsets and destructive relationships to dictate your life, leading to stagnation or even spiritual erosion. But armed with Solomon's timeless wisdom and Pastor Phil's relatable guidance, you can transform your daily habits into powerful defenses—building a resilient, joyful, and purpose-driven life. This episode is perfect for anyone longing for spiritual clarity, struggling with internal battles, or seeking a practical approach to cultivating peace and wisdom from within. If you're ready to examine your heart, remove what hinders your growth, and embrace life with renewed purpose, this is your essential listen. Your journey toward a pure heart begins now—because when you guard your heart diligently, you open the floodgates to life, health, and divine direction.

In "The Ways of A Faithful Guardian of Spiritual Treasure Part 1", discover the secret to finding spiritual strength in Christ. When tasked with guarding the gospel, believers quickly realize their own inadequacy for the mission. The Apostle Paul writes to Timothy, urging him to rely entirely on the grace that is found only in Jesus. This expository sermon on 2 Timothy 2 explores how true spiritual power is never generated by human effort but is a divine gift. Pastor Richard Caldwell explains that pastoral ministry and everyday Christian living require the exact same dependence on the Lord. God often uses our profound weakness to display His perfect power, so we must abandon self-reliance and draw upon the all-sufficient resources given to us through salvation. By examining texts like 2 Corinthians 12, we see that difficult circumstances are ordained by God for our spiritual good. Walking by faith means embracing our limitations so that the power of Christ may dwell in us. Key Biblical Takeaways: - Strength for the Christian life is an active reception of grace, requiring us to humbly yield to God rather than relying on natural ability. - God frequently ordains difficult trials to drive believers to their knees, proving that His grace is entirely sufficient for every affliction. - Authentic spiritual power is magnified in our weakness, ensuring that all glory for the preservation of truth belongs to Christ alone. - Guarding sound doctrine is not an elite calling reserved for pastors, but a daily duty sustained by the devotion of every believer.

Teachings from Lakeside Presbyterian Church EPC, Brandon, MS

Teachings from Lakeside Presbyterian Church EPC, Brandon, MS

In "The Ways of A Faithful Guardian of Spiritual Treasure Part 1", discover the secret to finding spiritual strength in Christ. When tasked with guarding the gospel, believers quickly realize their own inadequacy for the mission. The Apostle Paul writes to Timothy, urging him to rely entirely on the grace that is found only in Jesus. This expository sermon on 2 Timothy 2 explores how true spiritual power is never generated by human effort but is a divine gift. Pastor Richard Caldwell explains that pastoral ministry and everyday Christian living require the exact same dependence on the Lord. God often uses our profound weakness to display His perfect power, so we must abandon self-reliance and draw upon the all-sufficient resources given to us through salvation. By examining texts like 2 Corinthians 12, we see that difficult circumstances are ordained by God for our spiritual good. Walking by faith means embracing our limitations so that the power of Christ may dwell in us. Key Biblical Takeaways: - Strength for the Christian life is an active reception of grace, requiring us to humbly yield to God rather than relying on natural ability. - God frequently ordains difficult trials to drive believers to their knees, proving that His grace is entirely sufficient for every affliction. - Authentic spiritual power is magnified in our weakness, ensuring that all glory for the preservation of truth belongs to Christ alone. - Guarding sound doctrine is not an elite calling reserved for pastors, but a daily duty sustained by the devotion of every believer.

In "The Ways of A Faithful Guardian of Spiritual Treasure Part 1", discover the secret to finding spiritual strength in Christ. When tasked with guarding the gospel, believers quickly realize their own inadequacy for the mission. The Apostle Paul writes to Timothy, urging him to rely entirely on the grace that is found only in Jesus. This expository sermon on 2 Timothy 2 explores how true spiritual power is never generated by human effort but is a divine gift. Pastor Richard Caldwell explains that pastoral ministry and everyday Christian living require the exact same dependence on the Lord. God often uses our profound weakness to display His perfect power, so we must abandon self-reliance and draw upon the all-sufficient resources given to us through salvation. By examining texts like 2 Corinthians 12, we see that difficult circumstances are ordained by God for our spiritual good. Walking by faith means embracing our limitations so that the power of Christ may dwell in us. Key Biblical Takeaways: - Strength for the Christian life is an active reception of grace, requiring us to humbly yield to God rather than relying on natural ability. - God frequently ordains difficult trials to drive believers to their knees, proving that His grace is entirely sufficient for every affliction. - Authentic spiritual power is magnified in our weakness, ensuring that all glory for the preservation of truth belongs to Christ alone. - Guarding sound doctrine is not an elite calling reserved for pastors, but a daily duty sustained by the devotion of every believer.

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In this episode of the Equip Podcast, Mark and Emily introduce 21 Days of Prayer, a church-wide season of focused, kingdom-centered prayer leading into the fall semester. They talk through why prayer matters even though God already knows our needs, what makes "kingdom-centered intercession" different from ordinary requests, and practical boosters to help sustain a rich prayer life.Episode Highlights00:39 — Casting the vision of 21 Days of Prayer02:08 — Setting aside focused seasons of prayer, like fasting, to tune the heart03:13 — Why pray if God already knows our needs? Three reasons: for God, for us, and for movement05:06 — Introducing the 21 Days of Prayer tradition at Cornerstone06:32 — Guarding against self-centered prayer by praying for the nations07:13 — Types of prayer in the Psalms and the shift toward kingdom-centered intercession08:12 — Kingdom-centered intercession: praying boldly in the authority of Jesus09:34 — A simple pattern: kingdom authority plus a specific need11:18 — How specific should our prayers be?12:23 — Praying by name and by place to make prayer concrete15:36 — Four prayer boosters: fasting, walking, community, and timing20:05 — How to join 21 Days of Prayer and get daily text promptsResourcesCornerstone Sermons: Listen OnlineReceive 21 Days of Prayer Prompts: Text 'PRAY' to 515-232-5488Ask Mark a Question!Suggest a topic or question for Mark to discuss on a future episode of the Equip Podcast!

As you do the deep internal work of understanding your Emotional Operating System, releasing shame, and rebuilding self-trust, your awareness naturally expands. You begin to notice the emotional dynamics of the people around you—friends, family members, acquaintances, and even your ex. In this episode, we focus strictly on protecting your personal recovery space. Learn how Anxious, Avoidant, and Fearful attachment styles present in others, how to spot when someone else's unmanaged chaos is threatening your progress, and how to use our Thought Download and Override method to stay firmly anchored in your own healing without falling into the "rescuer trap." Ready to Fast-Track Your Breakup Recovery? Stop waiting for "time" to heal you and start your journey back to happy with a personalized roadmap. I am now accepting a limited number of 1:1 coaching clients. Let's turn your heartbreak into a catalyst for your greatest transformation. ·                  Claim your Free 30-Minute Strategy Call here: https://www.angieday.com/join/ Discover your Unique Breakup Style: This is a crucial first step to taking back your power. Your emotional reactions are driven by a subconscious operating system (your attachment style). By identifying your unique style, you gain a clear blueprint for your behavior. This transforms your healing from a frustrating, chaotic storm into a strategic, predictable, and conquerable process. ·                  Take the quiz here: https://www.angieday.com/free-quiz/ Connect with Angie: If you or someone you love is struggling after a breakup or divorce and you'd like professional support to navigate the aftermath, I'm here to help. ·                  Email me at: angie@contactangieday.com ·                  Leave a Voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/TheBacktoHappyPodcast

Welcome back. We've released, we've rested, we've grounded through the breath. Today, we turn toward something a little different: protection. Not protection as in defense or walls — but protection as in creating a steady, stable boundary around your own peace, so it isn't so easily disturbed by everything happening around you.

You can spend years building a successful company and lose everything through one preventable mistake. Protection is not optional when the stakes are this high. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down why business insurance is essential for protecting your company, personal assets, and long-term legacy from lawsuits, cyberattacks, and unexpected losses. Good intentions will not protect you from liability. Every business carries risk. One employee mistake, professional error, data breach, or major claim can threaten everything you have built if the proper coverage is not in place. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why optimism is not a substitute for proper business protection• How liability and Errors and Omissions coverage protect against major claims• Why key-person and cyber insurance should be part of your risk strategy• How strong protection gives founders the confidence to pursue bigger opportunities The truth is simple: You did not work this hard to lose everything because you cut corners on protection. Audit your vulnerabilities. Work with an experienced broker. Secure the coverage your business actually needs. Pay the premium. Protect the assets. Operate with confidence. Defense wins championships. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhDAD1JyGGzSQUPD9lc9HQLinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's not much discussed, but the state of our hearts is precious. In life we naturally guard what is precious: the homeland, our families and homes, our children and babies. But our culture does not emphasize protecting our hearts. In this episode I follow up on last week's show on Christian transformation and talk about simple, but wise, steps we can take to move toward Christ. Drawing on my award-winning dissertation I reference the wisdom of old-school Pentecostalism and Eastern Orthodox spiritualities. At the show's opening I work through the framework Pope Benedict 16 had with regard to the coming of anti-Christ. My listeners will be surprised at several of B16's prognostications; he was much aligned with Evangelicals on what and who anti-Christ will be. Come think and laugh with me.

What happens when disappointment, delay, or discouraging voices cause you to stop believing God for His best?Sometimes faith fades slowly. We become comfortable with our current condition, listen to people who reinforce our fear, or grow weary because change is taking longer than expected.In this episode of the She's Made to Flourish Podcast, we're talking about how to believe again even when your faith feels imperfect.In this episode, we'll talk about:• Becoming comfortable with conditions that were never meant to be permanent• Guarding your ears from discouraging voices• Trusting God when the wait feels too long• Asking God to restore your capacity to dream• Using the faith you still haveThrough Acts 3, Luke 8, John 11, and Mark 9, we see that God can meet us in disappointment, delay, and unbelief. The Lord is not asking for perfect faith. He is inviting you to use the measure of faith you have to believe again. ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━JOIN THE GARDEN ROOMamandarosshardin.com/the-garden-roomThe Garden Room is our free community for Christian women, featuring monthly Bible study and a weekly podcast worksheet.━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━EXPLORE COACHING WITH AMANDAamandarosshardin.com/coaching━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━CONNECT WITH AMANDAWebsite: amandarosshardin.comInstagram: @amandarosshardin━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━Subscribe to the She's Made to Flourish Podcast for honest conversations, biblical truth, and practical tools to help you move from surviving to flourishing.Let me know in the comments: What is one area where you are ready to believe God again?Hosted by Amanda Ross-HardinCertified Christian Life Coach and Director of Called Coach Institute

Energy management, decision making, and knowing when to walk away are at the center of this conversation with Mark Malkoff, author of Love Johnny Carson.Mark Malkoff is a comedian, filmmaker, and interviewer who spent eight years and nearly 400 interviews building The Carson Podcast. That work became his first book, Love Johnny Carson, written with biographer David Ritz and a USA Today bestseller. He's back on the show fourteen years after his first appearance — back when he was the guy making viral creative stunt videos.In this conversation, we cover:Guarding your energy: Why Carson stayed alone all day and showed up minutes before showtime — treating energy as the one thing worth protecting — and what that means for anyone who has to perform without burning out.Saying no to protect the work: He turned down film roles and refused to chase trends, because staying number one meant declining almost everything that wasn't the show.Making other people look good: Carson's rule was that the guest gets the laugh, and the same instinct drove how fiercely he protected and publicly thanked his staff.The cost nobody edits out: An honest look at the reviews he couldn't let go of, the drinking, and four marriages — and why Mark won't hold Carson up as a life to copy wholesale.Walking away, and the power of asking: Why Carson left at the top to go actually live, plus Mark's own craft — the long game, the homework, and the curiosity behind nearly 400 impossible interviews.If you make things — if you write, record, build, or perform — this one's for you. Carson is that rare figure who's both a model and a cautionary tale, and the line Mark keeps returning to is the one worth carrying out the door: follow the curiosity, and don't mistake the work for the point of the work. Grab Love Johnny Carson wherever you buy books, and start on The Carson Podcast for the interviews underneath it.Connect with Mark:WebsiteThe Carson PodcastConnect with Erik:LinkedInThreadsFacebookBlueskyThis Podcast is Powered By:Brain.fm - 20% off your first monthDescriptDescript 101CastmagicEcammPodpageRodecaster ProGrab Shortcasts from Beyond The To-Do List by Blinkist:http://beyondthetodolist.com/blinkistSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Day 2913 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2913 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 145:14-21 Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2913 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2913 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The title for today's Wisdom-Trek is: The Open Hand of the Sovereign King – Satisfying the Soul and Guarding the Faithful On our previous trek together—on Day Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twelve—we stood on the breathtaking mountain pass of Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five, exploring verses eight through thirteen. We contemplated the magnificent, self-revealed character of Yahweh; a King who is merciful, compassionate, slow to anger, and filled with unfailing, covenant-keeping love. We celebrated His everlasting kingdom that spans every physical and spiritual generation across the entire cosmos. Today, as we step onto the final ridge of this magnificent psalm, advancing into Psalm One Hundred Forty-Five, verses fourteen through twenty-one, David brings this grand, acrostic masterpiece to its ultimate, soaring climax. What makes this passage so extraordinary is how it seamlessly bridges the infinite with the intimate. David takes our eyes—which were previously gazing at the eternal throne of the universe—and gently directs them down to the everyday realities of human suffering, physical hunger, and heartfelt prayer. As we close out the very last psalm directly attributed to King David in the Book of Psalms, we will discover how the supreme Ruler of the celestial council personally bends down to lift the weary, open His generous hand to feed all creation, and draw near to everyone who calls upon His name in truth. The first segment is” The Divine Provider: Lifting the Burdened and Opening the Heavenly Hand Let us open our hearts to the tender, sustaining care of our Creator, as recorded in the New Living Translation, grouping together the logical, contiguous thoughts found in verse fourteen, verse fifteen, and verse sixteen. The Lord helps the fallen and lifts those bent beneath their loads. The eyes of all look to you in hope; you give them their food as they need it. When you open your hand, you satisfy the hunger and thirst of every living thing. In these three beautiful verses, David unveils a radical, breathtaking vision of divine care that would have thoroughly shocked the ancient Near Eastern world. In the pagan nations surrounding Israel, earthly kings and their territorial deities operated with cold, imperious detachment. The pagan gods were believed to be needy, demanding entities who created human beings solely as slaves to build their temples and feed them with ritual sacrifices. Furthermore, human kings in antiquity rarely cared for the weak, the poor, or the crippled; they valued only the strong, the wealthy, and the warrior class. But look at how Yahweh, the true Lord of the divine council, reveals Himself! He is the Sovereign God who actively bends down to help the fallen and lifts up those who are bowed low beneath crushing burdens. David paints a magnificent picture of universal cosmic dependence, declaring that the eyes of all creatures—from the smallest bird in the forest to the highest angelic host in the heavens—look to Yahweh in expectant hope. And how does the King of the universe respond? He does not send a cold bureaucrat, nor does He demand an impossible tribute. Instead, with astonishing simplicity and fatherly warmth, He simply opens His hand! In Hebrew thought, the open hand of Yahweh is the ultimate symbol of effortless, boundless generosity. By a mere gesture of His sovereign hand, He satisfies the deep hunger and thirst of every living thing on earth. Whether it is physical food for the wilderness beast or spiritual sustenance for a weary traveler on life's trek, our God is the generous Provider whose open hand keeps the entire cosmos alive and thriving. The second segment is: The Righteous Refuge: Drawing Near to the Sincere Soul The narrative now deepens, moving from physical provision to moral perfection and intimate spiritual fellowship, as David combines his logical thoughts in verse seventeen, verse eighteen, and verse nineteen. The Lord is righteous in everything he does; he is filled with kindness. The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth. He grants the desires of those who fear him; he hears their cries for help and rescues them. Consider the staggering moral contrast David highlights in verse seventeen! Yahweh is “righteous in everything he does” and “filled with kindness.” In the original language, that word for kindness is chasid—meaning He acts out of absolute, holy loyalty and steadfast covenant love. In the unseen heavenly assembly, where principalities and powers observe the unfolding of human history, Yahweh's reign stands completely unblemished. There is no corruption in His courtroom, no partiality in His judgments, and no cruelty in His decrees. Every single act of His providence is saturated with flawless righteousness and gentle kindness. Then, look at the profound promise in verse eighteen and verse nineteen: “The Lord is close to all who call on him, yes, to all who call on him in truth.” In ancient royal courts, approaching a human monarch was a terrifying, life-threatening ordeal; you needed official clearance, elevated status, or lavish gifts just to stand in the outer courtyard. Yet, the supreme Ruler of heaven and earth makes Himself immediately accessible to anyone who cries out to Him with a sincere, honest heart! He does not require slick religious jargon or ritual performance; He demands only truth—an authentic, unmasked soul. When those who reverently fear Him cry out from the depths of distress, the Almighty does not turn a deaf ear. He hears their cries, grants their deepest spiritual desires, and personally steps into their circumstances to execute a glorious rescue. The third segment is: The Dual Verdict and the Universal Song of Eternity As we approach the final movement of this extraordinary psalm, David brings his narrative to a powerful, dual-sided climax, weaving together the contiguous thoughts in verse twenty and verse twenty-one. The Lord protects all who love him, but he destroys the wicked. I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever. In verse twenty, David presents the ultimate, inescapable crossroads of cosmic history: "The Lord protects all who love him, but he destroys the wicked." In the ancient Israelite worldview, the world is locked in a real spiritual conflict between the kingdom of Yahweh and the forces of chaos, idolatry, and darkness. God's protective guard—His divine shield—encamps continuously around those who align their hearts with Him in love. But those who persistently choose wickedness, oppression, and rebellion against the Creator are choosing their own ultimate undoing. The judgment of Yahweh is not petty vengeance; it is the necessary, holy purging of evil from His creation, ensuring that chaos will never have the final word in His universe. And then, look at how David concludes verse twenty-one! This is an historic moment in the Psalter. David utters his very last recorded words in the Book of Psalms: "I will praise the Lord, and may everyone on earth bless his holy name forever and ever." What a magnificent way for the warrior king to sign his final psalm! David begins with his individual vow—"I will praise the Lord"—and then immediately expands his voice to encompass the entire globe, praying that "everyone on earth"—all flesh, all nations, and all generations—would join in blessing Yahweh's holy name for all eternity. David hands off the baton of praise to us, inviting the whole world to join the heavenly council in endless, joyful adoration of our King! If you found this podcast insightful, please subscribe and leave us a review, then encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of, ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.' As we take this Trek of life together, let us always: Liv Abundantly, Love Unconditionally, Listen Intentionally, Learn Continuously, Lend to others Generously, Lead with Integrity, Leave a Living Legacy Each Day, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, reminding you to, “Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy your journey, and create a great day, every day! Join me next time for more daily wisdom!

In a world designed to keep us scrolling, how do we protect our families and stay truly present? In this message from The Connected Life series, Pastor Jacob unpacks the biblical picture of the gatekeeper from the book of Nehemiah, showing how parents, grandparents, and every believer are called to guard what enters their homes in a digital age. Learn three practical moves for stewarding technology well: know your gates, lock it down, and guard yourself. This honest, hope-filled teaching addresses social media, screen time, parental controls, accountability, and raising kids in Christ-centered community without fear or shame. Discover the freedom found in Christ and a challenge to simply be present.0:00 The Internet and Its Trends3:04 The Blessings and Burdens of Our Devices4:55 The Gatekeeper: A Biblical Metaphor10:03 Move One: Know Your Gates13:08 Move Two: Lock It Down22:35 Move Three: Guard Yourself27:05 The Challenge to Be Present and Play30:06 Closing PrayerPreached by Jacob Gaines on July 26, 2026 at Local Vineyard Church.Watch the video and find more at https://localvineyard.church/messages/the-connected-life/guarding-your-family-from-digital-dangerSupport the showMade a decision to follow Jesus? We want to know about it! Fill out our connect card here: https://local.churchcenter.com/people/forms/115766Thank you for your generosity. For information on how to give, visit https://localvineyard.church/give.

Teachings from Lakeside Presbyterian Church EPC, Brandon, MS

Mary welcomes back Don Veinot to discuss pastoring in the digital age: are pastors aware of the ways social media is shaping those in their care? One recent study reports that teens spend an astounding 10 hours every day on their cell phones, with tweens (ages 8-12) logging in at nearly 6 hours. Adults, on average, devote four hours and 25 minutes to scrolling. This means adults will spend over two months on their phones this year. When you consider that most Christians only spend a handful of hours each week worshiping, studying the bible, and in fellowship, we have to ask if we are being discipled more by our devices than anything else. In the 1970s even, what shaped youth was school, parents, community, perhaps church, and books and music; sometimes TV. But now capturing hearts and minds in these last days is a simple scroll away.  Are we keeping up? How can the church counter any of its influence? Is it too late? A thoughtful conversation with a long-time apologist who loves the church.     Stand Up For The Truth Videos: https://rumble.com/user/CTRNOnline & https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgQQSvKiMcglId7oGc5c46A