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CW: spiritual abuseToday, Aimee Byrd and I talk about finding the courage to admit we were wrong. Aimee (she/her) is an author, speaker, blogger, podcaster and former coffee shop owner. Aimee is the author of several books, including Saving Face, The Hope in Our Scars, Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and Sexual Reformation. Her articles have appeared in First Things, Table Talk, Modern Reformation, By Faith, New Horizons, Ordained Servant, Harvest USA, and Credo Magazine, and she has been interviewed and quoted in Christianity Today and The Atlantic.As a heads up, we discuss Aimee's experience of spiritual abuse. If that's a tender topic for you, please take care while listening.NAMI Helpline: call 1-800-950-6264 or text "helpline" to 62640. Saving Face is available today wherever books are sold. Check out her Substack at byrdinyourbox.substack.com. Join the Found Family crew over on Substack and get the Found Family Cheat Sheet absolutely free! Support the show

Today, I'm talking with Aimee Byrd—an author who often pushes us to question norms we usually take for granted. If you've ever felt the pressure to put on a mask or hide parts of who you really are, you'll find this conversation meaningful. In her latest book, "Saving Face," Aimee dives into the masks we all wear, the ways we conceal ourselves, and what it takes to discover our authentic selves underneath it all. We'll unpack some thoughtful questions: What stories do our faces reveal? What changes when we drop the act and allow ourselves to be seen? Aimee shares honestly from her experiences with spiritual abuse, theological reflection, and her personal journey toward healing and authenticity. We also discuss journaling, encountering Jesus in surprising moments, and why truly seeing each other might hold answers for a deeply divided society. If you're navigating issues of faith, identity, or just interested in genuine connection, I think you'll find this episode insightful and practical. Let's get into it—this is about what it means to save face by choosing to show our real faces.Aimee Byrd is author, speaker, blogger, podcaster and former coffee shop owner. Aimee is the author of several books, including Saving Face, The Hope in Our Scars, Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood and Sexual Reformation. Her articles have appeared in First Things, Table Talk, Modern Reformation, By Faith, New Horizons, Ordained Servant, Harvest USA, and Credo Magazine and she has been interviewed and quoted in Christianity Today and The Atlantic.Aimee's Book:Saving FaceAimee's Recommendation:Till We Have FacesSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Welcome to the Harvest USA Report. I'm Brian Hale. An original production of Howard Hale Broadcasting, now expanded throughout North America. The Harvest USA Report is brought to you by Hale Multimedia, the company behind Cattleman's Corner. Here's Custom Harvester David Meisner to tell us more about the U.S. Custom Harvesters. That's a pretty big organization isn't it?  "Yeah that's right, we've got membership all the way across the United States and even in other countries." And the Custom Harvester's annual convention just got over what at the end of February was it?  "Actually the end of January is when it was and yes and we had a good turnout in Des Moines and pleased with all the attendance that we had from our regular membership as well as our vendors and machinery manufacturers for instance like Krohn. Yes, Mr. Krohn was there in attendance himself, very nice, I mean can you even say you know, like Claas. Mrs. Claas has been there the past two years being there in attendance too and that's just really nice to have those individuals, and they recognize who the U.S. Custom Harvester Association is and the importance of it for the nation." That was Oklahoma Custom Harvester David Meisner. That's going to do it for today's Harvest USA report. Thanks again for listening and may God bless, I'm Brian Hale.  

On this episode of Gifts and Graces we get to hear from Ellen Mary Dykas on the impact of marital sexual infidelity. ​​Ellen Mary Dykas works at Harvest USA. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2024 General Assembly. Let's listen as Ellen explores the impact of betrayal trauma.

The Harvest USA Report has been on the air for 30 years. It was 1994 when Greg Erlich of the U.S. Custom Harvesters approached KSIR Radio in Fort Morgan, Colorado. It was a great idea and it's lasted 30 years and still going strong. Despite Howard passing away in 2023, the program continues with yours truly. However, times have changed. People aren't answering the phone like they used to with all of the scam callers, so if you have some harvest information, we would appreciate a phone call here at the Harvest USA Report. We'll answer the phone. If you are a farmer, a harvester, a custom harvester, please give us a call at the Harvest USA Report and let us know what information you have about what you're harvesting or what your activity is during the off-season. Many times we are in touch with folks from different continents about what they're harvesting, but folks still like to hear about what's going on right here in North America. And again, a special thanks to our friend and co-host David Woodruff from Alberta, Canada, who has been pitching in since Howard passed away interviewing folks for the Harvest USA Report. We appreciate David's service and look forward to more interesting interviews. Meanwhile, if you work in the agricultural world and you have information about harvesting crops that feed the world, give us a call at the Harvest USA Report. The numbers are on our page at harvesusareport.com.  That's it for the Harvest USA Report. Thanks again for listening and may God bless. I'm Brian Hale.  

Welcome to the Harvest USA report. I'm Brian Head, an original production of Howard Hale Broadcasting now expanded throughout North America. The No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference is coming up January 21st through the 23rd. Now unfortunately that early bird pricing has expired but there's still time to get registered. That registration link is both on the website at notill.org and on their Facebook page if you're having issues with it there. Happy New Year from all of us at the Harvest USA report and from all of our co-hosts and guests. We've been ON-THE-AIR with our trio of Radio programs since 1994, beginning with Cattleman's Corner and Horseman's Corner, then the Harvest USA Report 3 years after that. We are beginning our 31st year on the radio and have expanded our programming. Visit HaleBroadcasting.com. We really appreciate the participation in our interviews as well as those who listen. And we'd like to thank the many guests that we've had on with very interesting information about different aspects of the cattle business. We've recently learned about things like red light technology, algae, crossbreeding cattle, the world's largest cow, digging up dinosaur bones on the ranch, flood irrigation in Arizona. This year on the Harvest USA report we also learned about pumpkins, cranberries and Christmas trees. Regardless of who the guest is or what the subject is we want to say thank you for listening and thank you to those who have taken the time to talk with us on the Harvest USA report. We look forward to talking to more of you this year and we dedicate this show today to the memory of Howard Hale who passed away in April of 2023. I'm humbly blessed by the opportunity to fill those big shoes. We've also had an outstanding year helping those advertise their business through the Harvest USA report as well as building websites, graphical ads, videos and audio ads for those involved in the world of agriculture. If you need help with any of those things or anything computer or marketing related give us a call. The numbers are on our website. That's going to do it for today's Harvest USA report. Thanks again for listening and may God bless. I'm Brian Hale.

Have you ever felt (or currently feel) discouraged by the church? If so, you're not alone. In this episode, Matt chats with Aimee Byrd about this very issue. In her latest book, The Hope in Our Scars, Aimee offers insights on how to find hope, truth, and beauty for those who have grown disillusioned with the church. In an era when the modern church has become infatuated with power and intoxicated by celebrity culture -- leading many to abandon their faith altogether -- Aimee's voice of reason offers a better way: A way of finding hope in Christ. Drawing on a wealth of experience (most of which was very painful), she offers insightful and encouraging thoughts to those who are struggling to hold on. About: Aimee Byrd is an author, speaker, blogger, podcaster, and former coffee shop owner. She is the author of several books, including Why Can't We Be Friends?, Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and Sexual Reformation. Her articles have appeared in First Things, Table Talk, Modern Reformation, By Faith, New Horizons, Ordained Servant, Harvest USA, and Credo Magazine, and she has been interviewed and quoted in Christianity Today and The Atlantic. https://aimeebyrd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aimeebyrdlife/ https://www.facebook.com/aimee.byrd.39 https://twitter.com/aimeebyrdPYW https://www.threads.net/@aimeebyrdlife https://aimeebyrd.substack.com/ + + + Check out Matt's newest book: The End of the World As You Know It:⁠⁠⁠ (link ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠) Don't forget to subscribe to The Bible (Unmuted)! Support the podcast via Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheBibleUnmuted⁠⁠⁠

In today's culture, it's hard to find anyone who hasn't been impacted by sexual sin, either personally or in their family or social circles. Issues of pornography, transgenderism, and homosexuality are pervasive, yet many in the evangelical church do not feel equipped to face the challenges of sexual brokenness. James and Jonathan are joined today by Mark Sanders, the executive director of Harvest USA. Harvest brings the truth and mercy of Jesus Christ by helping individuals and families affected by sexual struggles and by providing resources that address biblical sexuality to individuals and churches. Over the years, as the rise of the internet, it's become much more of a broad discipleship ministry addressing any way that sin has affected our sexuality and our gender, and we're just seeing more and more the ways that the fall and denial of God as our creator is going in more and more directions with sin. So we want to continue to see how Scripture brings clarity on God's design but also brings clarity on the hope that we have in Christ. – Mark Sanders Harvest USA has always been an important ministry, but it is becoming increasingly vital in today's culture. Tune in to hear more, and check out their website to see what resources are available, including two new online courses, “Raising Sexually Faithful Kids” and “Parenting Boys and Girls in a Gender-Confused World. For the opportunity to win a copy of Across the Kitchen Table, thanks to the generosity of Harvest USA, enter here.  Show Notes: For more information about Harvest USA and to access their new online courses: https://harvestusa.org/

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The whole system seems to be out of order. It's time we reckon with the abuse, structure, and outworkings of church. But first, it's time to heal, to find hope even in the midst of our disillusionment. In this conversation, Aimee Byrd shares her story of disillusionment with the church after facing public shaming and harassment for writing a book critiquing certain theological teachings. She discusses the pain of this experience and her journey to healing, including finding community outside her church. We talk about ideas for reforming church practices to better reflect biblical principles of community, vulnerability, and mutual care and support among believers. So join us as we sit with the disillusionment, but find hope in our scars.Aimee Byrd is an author, speaker, blogger, podcaster, and former coffee shop owner. Aimee is author of several books, including No Little Women, Recovering from Biblical Manhood and Womanhood, and her latest, The Hope in Our Scars. Her articles have appeared in First Things, Table Talk, Modern Reformation, By Faith, New Horizons, Ordained Servant, Harvest USA, and Credo Magazine, and she has been interviewed and quoted in Christianity Today and The Atlantic. Aimee's Book:The Hope in Our ScarsConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Threads at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/shiftingculturepodcast/https://twitter.com/shiftingcultur2https://www.threads.net/@shiftingculturepodcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@shiftingculturepodcastConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below. Support the Show.

We welcome Mark Sanders, President of Harvest USA, for an enriching dialogue on confronting and healing from sexual brokenness within the church. As our society grapples with rapidly evolving norms around gender and sexuality, the church is called to respond with both theological depth and compassionate outreach. Harvest USA stands at the forefront of this mission, offering resources, discipleship, and education to equip believers to address these challenges through the lens of Reformed theology. Throughout this conversation, Camden Bucey and Mark Sanders discuss the significance of understanding our identity in Christ and how it shapes our approach to sexual ethics. They discuss the "Harvest Tree" model—a comprehensive biblical framework employed by Harvest USA to aid individuals and families in navigating sexual brokenness with biblical fidelity. The episode also spotlights new initiatives from Harvest USA, including free courses designed to assist parents in raising sexually faithful children and addressing gender confusion with grace and truth. Listeners will gain insights into the theological underpinnings that guide Harvest USA's ministry, emphasizing the importance of a proper ecclesiology and a biblically grounded anthropology. This episode not only addresses the pressing issues of our time but also offers hope and direction for the church to minister effectively in a culture of confusion and search for identity. Join us for an enlightening discussion that bridges deep theological concepts with practical application, illuminating the path toward healing and wholeness in Christ amidst a world of sexual and gender confusion. Visit harvestusa.org for more resources and information on how you can engage with this important ministry. 00:07 Introduction 04:06 The History and Ministry of Harvest USA 10:04 Reformed Theological Anthropology 25:47 Courses Available through Harvest 30:37 Discipling Your Children 37:35 The Tree Model 44:32 Thoughts from the Front Line 54:10 Additional Resources 57:18 Conclusion This is Christ the Center episode 851 (https://www.reformedforum.org/ctc851)

We welcome Mark Sanders, President of Harvest USA, for an enriching dialogue on confronting and healing from sexual brokenness within the church. As our society grapples with rapidly evolving norms around gender and sexuality, the church is called to respond with both theological depth and compassionate outreach. Harvest USA stands at the forefront of this […]

Mark Sanders, president of Harvest USA, joins us in-studio today. Harvest USA's work revolves around equipping the Church, pastors, and parents to bring the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to transform the lives of those affected by sexual sin. Sanders also shared about the upcoming "Created By God--Redeemed Through Christ" conference taking place this Saturday April 20 (830am-4pm). Harvest USA is partnering with Bethel Deliverance International Church (2929 W. Cheltenham Avenue in Wyncote, PA) for this event, with topics including:* Does God's Design for Sex Still Make Sense?* Why Do We Struggle With Sexual Sin?* Can You Change if You're Gay?* A Biblical View of Gender and Transgender* Explaining the Hope of Christ in a LGBTQ+ Affirming World More information is available at www.betheldeliverance.org and at 215-885-2585. Sports clips: John Tortorella, Head Coach, Philadelphia Flyers (NHL.com)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican leaders take a new stance on voting by mail; Christian organizations face legal challenges to their tax-exempt status; and studying wildlife reactions to a total solar eclipse. Plus, eclipse glasses for farm animals, Cal Thomas on Donald Trump's abortion policy, and the Thursday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from www.DelTackett.com, Biblical worldview resources and training to help you live a healthy and vibrant life in Christ, and to be light and salt, impacting your neighbors and culture for the glory of God. More at www.DelTackett.com/truth.From Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More at: flbc.edu/world.And from Harvest USA, offering free online courses for parents seeking to Raise Sexually Faithful Kids in a Gender-Confused world. harvestusa.org/courses

On Washington Wednesday, former president Donald Trump's position on abortion concerns pro-lifers; on World Tour, news from Rwanda, Mexico, the South China Sea, and Tunisia; and a pastor roasts coffee for his congregation. Plus, volcanic vortex rings, Andreé Seu Peterson on parenting, and the Wednesday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from Harvest USA, offering free online courses for parents seeking to Raise Sexually Faithful Kids in a Gender-Confused world. harvestusa.org/coursesF​from www.DelTackett.com, Biblical worldview resources and training to help you live a healthy and vibrant life in Christ, and to be light and salt, impacting your neighbors and culture for the glory of God. More at www.DelTackett.com/truth.And from Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More at: flbc.edu/world.

On Legal Docket, a New York official interferes with NRA business relationships; on the Monday Moneybeat, the jobless rate remains low; and on the World History Book, the Darfur genocide. Plus, the Monday morning newsSupport The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate.Additional support comes from www.DelTackett.com, Biblical worldview resources and training to help you live a healthy and vibrant life in Christ, and to be light and salt, impacting your neighbors and culture for the glory of God. More at www.DelTackett.com/truth.Arom Free Lutheran Bible College in Plymouth, Minnesota. Students start here, go anywhere, grounded in God's Word. More at: flbc.edu/world.And from Harvest USA, offering free online courses for parents seeking to Raise Sexually Faithful Kids in a Gender-Confused world. harvestusa.org/courses

Support The Becket Cook Show on Patreon! In today's episode, Becket chats with Mark Sanders, the President of Harvest USA. They discuss two new FREE courses on their website: “Raising Sexually Faithful Kids,” and “Parenting Boys and Girls in a Gender-Confused World.” Harvest USA brings the truth and mercy of Jesus Christ by helping individuals and families affected by sexual struggles and by providing resources that address biblical sexuality to individuals and churches. https://harvestusa.org/ https://courses.harvestusa.org/courses/raising-sexually-faithful-kids/ https://courses.harvestusa.org/courses/parenting-boys-and-girls-in-a-gender-confused-world/ The Becket Cook Show Ep. 155This Episode of The Becket Cook Show is available on YouTubeJoin the Patreon! Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Can the struggle of sexual brokenness be one's pathway to redemption?In this all-too-honest conversation, Mark Sanders of Harvest USA joins us in this conversation where he shares his personal faith journey, why he strived to overcome sexual brokenness, and how the gospel teachings and Christian values shaped him to be who he is now.He introduced the organization Harvest USA, rooted in the Presbyterian Church in America, and how it aligned with the principles of the book “Thank God for Bitcoin,” which discussed the common grounds of faith, finance, and economics. This serves as a jump-off for him to share his journey.As a filmmaker, he has a big love for movies and this great desire to get married, but it dawned on him how they turn out to be idolatry, redirecting his worship to something that can't satisfy him eternally and forgetting his relationship with God. He then touches on how media can impact one's life and why seeing everything through the Christian lens is important.As he shares his work in Harvest USA and what they offer to help people with sexual struggles, he gives his insights on the challenges of being a Christian in a secular society and how God's mercy continues to be evident even in these circumstances.There's so much to unpack in this episode as Mark discusses Christian stewardship, the reality of secularism, and why there's a need for healthy skepticism.So make sure to tune in to the whole episode!Here at TGFB, our mission is to educate and equip Christians to understand Bitcoin and harness its potential for good. We spread this message through high-quality, inspiring content.If you want to start your podcast or take your existing show to the next level, I highly recommend connecting with my friends at Juliana Barbati Consulting. They are total pros when it comes to podcast production, marketing, and growth. Check them out at julianabarbati.com and mention me for a Bitcoin payment discount!Don't forget that the Thank God for Bitcoin Conference is also coming up on July 24-25 in Nashville! This conference brings together the brightest minds exploring the moral, spiritual, and philosophical foundations of Bitcoin. Get your tickets for the TGFB Conference: https://tgfb.com/store/TGFB-2024-Early-Pass-p596963746Learn more about Harvest USA: https://harvestusa.org

Welcome to the Harvest USA Report. I'm Brian Hale, an original production of Howard HaleBroadcasting, now expanded throughout North America. We'll be back with our report for today, right after this. Hey everyone, this is Brian Hale. If you've heard this program before, you know I have been offering website help for many years. In fact, we've been in the business for over 20 and we'd love to help you for anything website related even if you just need some advice.It's free. Email support at haylemultimedia.com or call 940-224-6315. Portfolio pricing and contacts all on haylemultimedia.com. Hello, this is Brian Hale. Howard Hale began the Harvest USA Report in 1997 at the suggestion of then-USCHI board member Greg Erlich. The radio program has been going strong for over 25 years and with Howard's passing, David Woodruff and I have vowed to keep this tradition alive. A great place to check out on a daily basis would be the Harvest USA Report Facebook page for these reports and more. And if you'd like an interview, leave us a note or give David a call. The number is at the top of the page. When you get there to that page, you'll see that Frederick Harvesting has a cool video made of the 2023 season and the fact that J&A Harvesting is hiring. We've had Jesper Hansen on the phone with us. He's looking for some harvest crew, truck drivers, grain car drivers and combine operators and more, find J&A Harvesting on our Facebook page, and of course, Heil Harvesting... They're not absent, they said. They're just busy! They spent the sunny and warm afternoon recently servicing a John Deere tractor. Changed the oil, cleaned the cab, blew out the filters and greased it, running great and ready to go again. More updates like these right on Harvest USA Report on Facebook. Also, visit harvestusareport.com for more. That's going to do it for today's report. Thanks again for listening and may God bless. I'm Brian Hale.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Mark Sanders as he considers a different way of decision making between celibacy or marriage. Mark Sanders is the Director of Discipleship for Harvest USA. This episode was originally recorded as seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Mark Sanders discusses leaning on God's will, especially when shepherding someone who is struggling with same-sex attraction.

Actually, the tickets are to Phoenix, Arizona, but we think it's close.Join us today as we learn a little more about our part-time co host, and now new host on Harvest USA!

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Ellen Mary Dykas as she shares how to provide compassionate discipleship for Christians experiencing LGBTQ+ struggles. Ellen Mary Dykas is an author and the Director of Equipping for Ministry to Women for Harvest USA. This episode was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2023 General Assembly. Let's listen as Ellen Mary Dykas shares practical wisdom on how to compassionately disciple Christians who struggle with their sexuality or gender, but are also committed to following Jesus Christ.

One of the questions youth workers are asking more than any other is this: What can I do to come alongside of and help parents as they seek to love their LGBTQ+ kids? Because all of our kids are divine-image bearers and we are called to parent them with grace and truth. I invite you to listen in as I chat with Joan McConnell and Joy Worrell, both members of the Parent and Family Ministry Team at Harvest USA, about how to best support our youth ministry parents as they navigate these tender, sensitive, and difficult issues in ways that honor the Lord and His good design on this episode of Youth Culture Matters. 

Dr. D. G. Hart lectured at the Reformed Forum Theology Conference held at Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, Illinois on October 7, 2023. The conference theme was “100 Years of Christianity and Liberalism: J. Gresham Machen's Theological Legacy.” The occasion was the one-hundredth anniversary of the publication of J. Gresham Machen's Christianity and Liberalism. Conference speakers Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, Lane Tipton, and D. G. Hart took the opportunity to consider Machen's unique contributions by exploring several covenantal, eschatological, and historical themes that intersect with his work. Visit https://www.reformedforum.org/rf23 for more information about the event. This lecture is made available for free through the generous support of Harvest USA. Harvest USA's purpose is to partner with and equip the Church in bringing the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to transform the lives of those affected by sexual sin. Please visit https://harvestusa.org/ for more information.

Dr. Lane Tipton lectured at the Reformed Forum Theology Conference held at Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, Illinois on October 7, 2023. The conference theme was “100 Years of Christianity and Liberalism: J. Gresham Machen's Theological Legacy.” The occasion was the one-hundredth anniversary of the publication of J. Gresham Machen's Christianity and Liberalism. Conference speakers Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, Lane Tipton, and D. G. Hart took the opportunity to consider Machen's unique contributions by exploring several covenantal, eschatological, and historical themes that intersect with his work. Visit https://www.reformedforum.org/rf23 for more information about the event. This lecture is made available for free through the generous support of Harvest USA. Harvest USA's purpose is to partner with and equip the Church in bringing the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to transform the lives of those affected by sexual sin. Please visit https://harvestusa.org/ for more information.

Dr. Jim Cassidy lectured at the Reformed Forum Theology Conference held at Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, Illinois on October 7, 2023. The conference theme was “100 Years of Christianity and Liberalism: J. Gresham Machen's Theological Legacy.” The occasion was the one-hundredth anniversary of the publication of J. Gresham Machen's Christianity and Liberalism. Conference speakers Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, Lane Tipton, and D. G. Hart took the opportunity to consider Machen's unique contributions by exploring several covenantal, eschatological, and historical themes that intersect with his work. Visit https://www.reformedforum.org/rf23 for more information about the event. This lecture is made available for free through the generous support of Harvest USA. Harvest USA's purpose is to partner with and equip the Church in bringing the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to transform the lives of those affected by sexual sin. Please visit https://harvestusa.org/ for more information.

Unfaithfulness and betrayal in marriage is incredibly painful. What does the healing journey look like, whether we're experiencing this in our own marriages or we're seeing it in the marriages of those we serve? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Ellen Dykas. Ellen is the Director of Equipping for Ministry to Women at Harvest USA. Ellen has written a number of books, workbooks, devotionals and is also a contributor to the Life Council Bible. Ellen received her master's degree from Covenant Theological Seminary and is a certified biblical counselor. Together, Ellen and Jason look at the healing journey for those who have experienced betrayal in their marriages. Ellen also offers some incredible insights of how our local churches can compassionately minister to those who are experiencing this type of betrayal in their own marriages.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Ellen Dykas on the importance of nurturing and actively working on three significant aspects of one's life: "Cultivate your relationship with Jesus, be proactive in cultivating your marriage, and be honest and ruthless to watch over your own heart."Ellen Dykas on being vigilant and avoiding situations or choices that could potentially lead to temptation and its undesirable outcomes: "There is danger in making even a little room for temptation."Ellen Dykas on the misconception that pastors should handle their roles in isolation, without seeking help or support from others: "Do not believe the false idea that you need to pastor on your own."----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders. Love well, live well, & lead well Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

Dr. Camden Bucey lectured at the Reformed Forum Theology Conference held at Hope Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Grayslake, Illinois on October 7, 2023. The conference theme was “100 Years of Christianity and Liberalism: J. Gresham Machen's Theological Legacy.” The occasion was the one-hundredth anniversary of the publication of J. Gresham Machen's Christianity and Liberalism. Conference speakers Camden Bucey, Jim Cassidy, Lane Tipton, and D. G. Hart took the opportunity to consider Machen's unique contributions by exploring several covenantal, eschatological, and historical themes that intersect with his work. Visit https://www.reformedforum.org/rf23 for more information about the event. This lecture is made available for free through the generous support of Harvest USA. Harvest USA's purpose is to partner with and equip the Church in bringing the power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to transform the lives of those affected by sexual sin. Please visit https://harvestusa.org/ for more information.

Ellen is the Director of Equipping for Ministry to Women for Harvest USA and a member of the BCC Council. She joined Harvest USA in 2007 as their first full-time women's ministry staff. She has authored several mini-books, a women's curriculum, a devotional, and, most recently, Jesus and Your Unwanted Journey: Wives Finding Comfort After Sexual Betrayal. Ellen now focuses on producing new content and developing training for churches. She received her MA from Covenant Theological Seminary and a graduate certificate in biblical counseling from the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF). Ellen joins us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss her life and ministry as well as lessons learned along the way.    LINKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Boyce College Biblical Counseling Southern Seminary Biblical Counseling   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

In this episode, ServingLeaders Founder and Executive Director, Dave Wiedis, talks with Caitlin McCaffrey, the Director of Women's Ministry at Harvest USA, about the challenges women in the church face from sexual brokenness, porn, and sexual identity issues.  Show Notes & Resources:After the Revolution by David Ayers- a helpful sociological overview of the landscape of evangelicals and sexual practice todaySexual Sanity for Women Harvest USA (HUSA) resource for small group discipleship for women struggling with sexual integritySexual Faithfulness HUSA resource for small group discipleship for women struggling with sexual integrityJesus & Your Unwanted Journey HUSA resource for small groups serving wives facing their husbands sexual betrayalWomen are Struggling too: Sobering Statistics and how to Respond by Caitlin McCaffreySupport Caitlin's Ministry Financially- All Harvest USA staff rely on the support of God's people to offer care to women free of charge.

The word pornography is rooted in the Greek word porneia, which means to practice prostitution, sexual immorality, or fornication. In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul frequently used this word in reference to any kind of sinful and illegitimate sexual activity. Our friends at the HarvestUSA ministry offer this helpful definition of pornography that's written from a biblical perspective: Pornography is anything that the heart uses to find sexual expression outside of God's intended design for relational intimacy. It is anything that tempts or corrupts the human heart into desiring sexual pleasure in sinful ways. Parents, we need to teach our kids that God has made sex for our good and his glory, but that we can only experience it in these ways when we stay within his purpose and his plan. Paul tells us that we are to flee from sexual immorality, or porneia. Talk to your kids about pornography, along with the dangers that come with indulging our good gift of sexuality in sinful ways. 

Our kids are growing up in a world where questioning one's birth gender is an encouraged option. With more and more of our kids questioning their gender and even taking steps to transition, we need solid guidance on how to compassionately walk alongside them and minister to them in ways that glorify God. Stay tuned as I chat with my friend Nicholas Black about what to do say and what to do with those who are experiencing gender confusion on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, Tim Geiger helps us understand the effect of pornography on the church. Geiger is President of Harvest USA. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2019 General Assembly. Let's listen as Tim Geiger helps us consider the effect of pornography on the church.

Get a report on sugar beets and corn from longtime Harvest USA listener out of Alberta, Canada - David Woodruff.

Get a report on sugar beets and corn from longtime Harvest USA listener out of Alberta, Canada - David Woodruff.

About the Episode: The nature of this topic may not be suitable for children, so please take note of your environment prior to listening out loud! Join us for a series on sexuality, God's design and vision for sex for both married couples and single people, and the richness of experiencing oneness with God. Sex is one of God's special gifts for how we can really know and understand God's love for us. In this episode, Elliott and Ethan discuss the ministry of PCPC's Men's Integrity Group and the intimacy in fellowship that has blessed their lives. Through different struggles within sexuality, hope and healing can be found in the empowerment of sharing your journey with someone who cares and can offer grace. About Our Guests: Elliott Farris is 29 and the oldest of 7 children. He lives in Richardson with one of his sisters and works as a retail manager. Elliott has attended PCPC for over two years and is involved in the Sunday morning Ambassadors class, as well as the Men's Integrity Groups. Ethan Leong has attended PCPC since 2015 and is involved with Young Adults, High School, and Men's Integrity Groups. He grew up in St. Louis and moved to Dallas to attend SMU. Ethan currently works as a mechanical engineer and enjoys cooking, baseball, and going to the Dallas Symphony. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: PCPC Men's Integrity Group: Sign up for one of our Sexual Sanity Groups, which assists men in their journey to experience deepening integrity and healing in areas of sexual brokenness. Weekly group sessions are closed. The program is completed in 15 weeks, and a 15-week commitment is required to participate. The curriculum utilized is "Sexual Sanity for Men" by David White published by Harvest USA. Groups are led and facilitated by previous program graduates and focus on the range of sexual brokenness that crosses all of our lives. Contact: mensintegrity@pcpc.org (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

About the Episode: The nature of this topic may not be suitable for children so please take note of your environment prior to listening out loud! Join us for a series on sexuality, God's design and vision for sex for both married couples and single people, and the richness of experiencing oneness with God. Sex is one of God's special gifts for how we can really know and understand God's love for us. In this episode, we hear from Thom Maryon and Pat Hobin about the effects of sexual brokenness, the wounds within a relationship, and seemingly irreparable damage. Yet, there is so much hope to heal, restore, and experience freedom from the depths of shame. Finding the courage to know that we can be ourselves and be loved through the good news of Jesus Christ. You are loved, God has a plan for you, and God wants you to accept yourself where you are in your trial. About Our Guests: Thom Maryon is a leader in PCPC's Men's Care Ministry. For over 35 years, Thom has been involved in mentoring men to develop deeper spiritual lives as well as assisting them in overcoming life-dominating struggles. Thom is an active member of PCPC, a retired healthcare executive, and currently holds a faculty position in the University of Texas system. Pat Hobin is the Director of Counseling & Care at Park Cities Presbyterian Church. Pat was born and raised in Dallas and has a Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas as well as a Masters in Counseling degree from Colorado Christian University. Pat and Emily have been married since August 2019 and together they have six adult children and four grandchildren with another on the way. About Our Host: A graduate of Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Mark Davis came to PCPC as our Youth Pastor in 2003 and became our Senior Pastor in 2009. He and his bride, Kristina, met at a Young Life Camp in 1988 and have five amazing kids, Kara (and husband, Drew), Madalyn (and husband, Jack), Cayden, Esther Kate, & Samuel. Resources: PCPC Men's Integrity Group: Sign up for one of our Sexual Sanity Groups (S3), which assists men in their journey to experience deepening integrity and healing in areas of sexual brokenness. Weekly group sessions are closed. The program is completed in 15 weeks, and a 15-week commitment is required to participate. The curriculum utilized is Sexual Sanity for Men by David White published by Harvest USA. Groups are led and facilitated by previous program graduates and focus on the range of sexual brokenness that crosses all of our lives. Contact: mensintegrity@pcpc.org or visit pcpc.org/care Women's Care Group: "On the Threshold of Hope" (OTH) Support Group is a group for women who are survivors of sexual trauma and desire to work toward healing and transformation. Participants have the opportunity to be heard, cared for, and experience the freedom that comes from being part of a confidential group where their deepest pain is understood. Since mind, body, soul, and relationships are damaged through sexual trauma, the healing of these areas will be at the forefront of all reading and discussions. Most importantly, group members will learn to lean into Christ as the ultimate Redeemer and Healer. Please contact Barb Mullen or Regan Brennan at oth@pcpc.org for more information or visit pcpc.org/care. Email us at DeepLight@pcpc.org or Call 214-224-2500 (music license ASLC-14EAD3E0-84F34F4276)

Since this is Pride month, I'm spending this week sharing some words of wisdom from HarvestUSA's John Freeman, on how to remain faithful when others embrace lgbtq+ theology. John tells us to remember that these are spiritual issues. Ephesians chapter six reminds us that there are often forces, behind the scenes, invested in keeping those we love in confusion and error. Ultimately, only God can address the spiritual issues of family and friends' blindness and rebellion. If you constantly feel pressured to change others' views or make them see the light, you will likely end up frustrated and perhaps even begin to question your own beliefs. Those who walk in blindness need what Tim Keller calls a “self quake” and a “God quake.” God is the one who must intervene to change hearts. The gospel is the greatest need for those who pursue sexuality on their own terms—along with those who agree with them and buy into worldly sexuality. Thanks, John, for this helpful advice.

Since this is Pride month, I'm spending this week sharing some words of wisdom from HarvestUSA's John Freeman, on how to remain faithful when others embrace lgbtq+ theology. John tells us to Embrace the hurt and suffering that come with being misunderstood or seen as the bad guy. Even though you may attempt to engage with humility, understanding, and sincerity, you may still experience real, ongoing pain and heartache. When we see family or friends pursuing a destructive path contrary to God's will and his Word, we often feel powerless and hopeless. John has found that many Christians who eventually adopt the mentality of “gay is okay with me and with God” usually do so because they simply feel worn down and want to be thought well of by others. You may feel like you are alone in a desert, barely holding your own with your beliefs about God's Word—but know that Jesus is with you. He too was in those desert places as he obeyed the Father and stood on Scripture.

Since this is Pride month, I'd like to spend this week sharing some words of wisdom from HarvestUSA's John Freeman, on how to remain faithful when others embrace lgbtq+ theology. John tells us to expect misunderstanding and persecution. Our culture's man-centered theology is based on the heart's desires, where there are no absolutes and everything is relative. When we take a contrary position, we become a threat and affront to others. Nowhere is this more evident today than in the debate about sexuality and the Bible. Believing that God speaks clearly and authoritatively about sex and sexuality is supposedly bigoted, unloving, and socially incorrect. You may be viewed as the problem or the enemy. Don't let that shipwreck you! Expecting these responses and believing on Scripture's reliability guards you from dismay when people react against your lack of approval or enthusiasm. Thank you John, for these words of wisdom and for helping us remain firm in God's word.

Recently on All Things we've been taking a deeper dive into themes that are covered in my new book Cultural Counterfeits. Sex is one of those themes, so I invited Ellen Dykas, who is a counselor, writer, and speaker with Harvest USA, which provides resources that address biblical sexuality for individuals and churches. Ellen helps us think through a number of issues related to sex and sexuality, marriage, the church, and hope and healing for wives who have endured a sexual betrayal. This episode will be especially helpful to any woman engaged in friendships and women's ministry, as Ellen is a wealth of wisdom and gospel-centered hope for an area of life we are often afraid to wade into. Ellen DykasHarvest USAHarvest USA BookstoreReclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by PornographyHurting Wives: Jesus Is with YouToxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ (31-Day Devotionals for Life)

In this episode Jon & James interview Ellen Dykas, who works for Harvest USA and wrote the 31 Day Devotional for Life on Toxic Relationships. We thinks this was an awesome conversation and one that is very important. There were some landscape workers working outside of Ellen's office for a bit and we tried some editing to take some of it out but you may hear it and it doesn't drown out the awesome insights that Ellen was giving us. Link to Ellen's book: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Relationships-Taking-Refuge-Devotionals-ebook/dp/B091TX9J7W/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25MXORI3H6Y3Z&keywords=Toxic+Relationships+31+day+devotional&qid=1651089436&sprefix=toxic+relationships+31+day+devotional%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 Link to Ellen's page on Harvest USA: https://harvestusa.org/our-mission/regional-offices-staff/philadelphia-pa/ellen-dykas/

On this episode of Gifts and Graces, we get to hear from Ellen Dykas on how to disciple women who battle sexual addictions. Ellen is the Women's Ministry Coordinator at Harvest USA. This was originally recorded as a seminar delivered at the 2021 General Assembly. Let's listen as Ellen Dykas shares wisdom on discipling women battling sexual addiction.

Shame is hard. Shame around sex and sexuality is really hard. Some of us feel shame from our own sexual sin. Others of us feel shame from others who have sinned against us sexually. Some of us grew up in Christian households that didn't handle the topic of sex and sexuality well so we've experienced shame about sex even within the context of marriage. This is all hard. How do we develop a biblical view of sex and sexuality? How can we find healing and hope? Today, we're joined by Shalee Lehning. Shalee works on staff at Harvest USA, which is a biblically-based organization that works to help people of all different ages and backgrounds who deal with gender and sexuality issues. Shalee co-wrote a book with Ellen Dykas called “Sexual Faithfulness: Gospel-Infused, Practical Discipleship for Women”. There's also a FREE course on this topic with guides for leaders and participants. You can find all of this at harvestusa.org. Be sure to follow Harvest USA on Instagram (@harvestusa) for more helpful content. Here are some questions we covered in this interview:   What is shame? (6:16) Why is sex and sexuality in particular an area that is often surrounded by a lot of shame? (7:47) What is sex supposed to be like according to God's design? (11:42) One reason for shame surrounding sex is because of past or present sexual sin. How should we respond to this kind of shame? (15:57) Many people believe that if they sinned sexually that they are “damaged goods,” “unforgivable,” “undesirable,” etc. How would you respond to these ideas? (21:48) What encouragement or advice would you give to the person who has been violated sexually in some way and is struggling with shame? (​​26:19) A lot of believers who grew up in Christian circles struggle with shame surrounding sex even in the context of a monogamous, Christian marriage. Maybe it feels scary, dirty, or wrong. Why do you think that is? (30:46) How can someone who is experiencing this kind of sexual brokenness within their marriage find healing? (37:47) Maybe for someone listening, it is their spouse that is struggling with this kind of shame. How can a wife support her husband or a husband support his wife through these struggles, and how can they address their own insecurities that may arise from feeling unwanted or at fault for their spouse's struggles. (40:17) For those of us who have some kind of influence over kids (parents, teachers, sunday school volunteers, aunts and uncles, etc.), how can we approach the topic of sex in a way that helps them grow up with a healthy view of sex according to God's design? (44:56)     Resources mentioned in this episode: Sexual Faithfulness: Gospel-Infused, Practical Discipleship for Women by Harvest USA Sexual Faithfulness Leader's Guide by Harvest USA God, You, & Sex: A Profound Mystery by David White On the Threshold of Hope: Opening the Door to Healing for Survivors of Sexual Abuse by Diane Langberg Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past by Ellen Mary Dykas Knowing God by J. I. Packer Ep. 86 God's Design for Sex by Daily Grace Ep. 118 Navigating Toxic Relationships With Ellen Dykas by Daily Grace Harvest USA Bookstore   Scripture mentioned in this episode: 1 John 1:7 John 4:1-43 John 8:1-11 Psalm 34:4-5   Connect with us: Subscribe to Daily Grace: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe.  On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app.  If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Daily Grace!  We want to invite more women into our conversations! Download The Daily Grace app: for iOS, click here to download.  On Android, click here to download. Visit The Daily Grace Co. for beautiful products for the whole family that will equip you on your journey to knowing and loving God more.  Subscribe to The Daily Grace Newsletter and receive free Bible study resources in your inbox.  Like The Daily Grace Co. on Facebook. Follow @dailygracepodcast on Instagram for exclusive podcast content and @thedailygraceco for all things The Daily Grace Co. Engage with our Facebook community, “The Daily Grace Co. Community”.  Read The Daily Grace blog for encouragement throughout the week that is steeped in biblical truths. * Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support the production of this podcast! *  The opinions of guests on the Daily Grace podcast do not represent the opinions of The Daily Grace Co., and we do not necessarily endorse the resources that they recommend or mention on the show. We believe it is valuable to hear from a variety of guests, even if we do not agree in all areas. As always, the statements made by hosts and guests on the show should be tested against God's Word, the only authority on truth.

All this week we've been looking at how to talk to our kids about the issue of pornography. My friend Nicholas Black, who helps people deal with sexual brokenness through his ministry at Harvest USA, offers these practical steps to take to help your kids flee from pornography. First, help them to honestly face the damage that pornography has done, while guiding them to hope in something better. When you truly see what porn has done to you, you can be compelled to change your habits. Help them to see that God has something better for them. Second, guide them into confessing their sin to God. Third, help them to embrace the forgiveness that can be theirs through the cross of Jesus Christ. Fourth, help them to discover the sin beneath their porn use, and address the triggers in their life. Fifth, establish a system of accountability. And sixth, set up borders and boundaries to keep them from accessing porn. God has a big plan for your kids and their sexuality. It doesn't include pornography! 

All this week we're looking at how to talk to our kids about the issue of pornography. My friend Nicholas Black, who helps people deal with sexual brokenness through his ministry at Harvest USA, offers some suggestions on what to tell your kids about the dangers of pornography. Nicholas says that we need to emphasize to our kids that the use of pornography leads to sexual addiction. This is the visual equivalent of crystal meth, a powerful and destructive drug that creates an ever-present hunger for an even bigger high. With pornography, lust becomes a desperate, compelling force that overrides your sanity and takes control of your life. Jesus said, “Everyone who practices a sin is a slave to sin.” We need to tell our kids that Peter's words in I Peter two-eleven are words to heed: “Abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul.” Let them know that God will reward their faithful obedience, and their resolve to follow him away from pornography.

All this week we're looking at how to talk to our kids about the issue of pornography. My friend Nicholas Black, who helps people deal with sexual brokenness through his ministry at Harvest USA, offers some suggestions on what to tell your kids about the dangers of pornography. Nicholas says that we need to help our kids see that pornography sabotages their future marital relationship long before they're even married. In other words, a twelve-year old boy who accesses pornography on his smartphone is already jeopardizing his relationship with his future wife. Pornography has devastated the marriages of countless men and women because it was brought into the relationship beforehand, creating a scenario where a person is addicted to pornography, and therefore unable to be fully honest, truthful, and intimate with their spouse. Tell your kids, pornography is an activity done in secret that will never help you in real life. It only isolates you from real people. 

All this week we're looking at how to talk to our kids about the issue of pornography. My friend Nicholas Black, who helps people deal with sexual brokenness through his ministry at Harvest USA, offers some suggestions on what to tell your kids about the dangers of pornography. Nicholas says that we need to help our kids see that pornography will isolate them from healthy dating relationships. Viewing pornography is all about fantasy. It's not reality. It removes sex from the intimacy of a marriage between one man and one woman, and makes it all about you. Pornography enslaves you to a thought life that is unable to acknowledge the needs and desires of someone else. Real intimacy requires an investment in someone else. Your kids need to know that indulging in pornography can make it difficult to develop genuine affection towards their boyfriend or girlfriend. God wants all of us to realize the intimacy for which He made us. Pornography shipwrecks it all.

All this week, I want to look at how to talk to our kids about the issue of pornography. Specifically, I want to share with you some suggestions from my good friend Nicholas Black, who helps people deal with sexual brokenness through his ministry at Harvest USA. Parents, it's important for you to realize that your kids are growing up in a hypersexualized world where pornography is not only pervasive, but seen as a normal part of life. If your kids are like most, they have been taught to think that looking at pornography isn't harmful, that everybody else is doing it, and that sex is natural. In essence, they think that they have control over their use of pornography. What was once seen as a vice is now seen as normal. Some Christian kids say that pornography is definitely wrong when you are married, but it's ok for people before they are married. But your kids need to know that pornography is devastating, and that it negatively impacts their lives. We'll start looking at how, tomorrow.

Ellen Dykas is a new BCC Council Member and the Women's Ministry Coordinator for Harvest USA. She focuses on discipling women who struggle with sexual and relational sins in their own lives, as well as women who are impacted by the sexual sins of their spouses or others. Ellen has authored Sexual Sanity for Women: Healing from Sexual & Relational Brokenness, Sexual Faithfulness: Gospel-Infused, Practical Discipleship for Women, Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past: How Much to Share, and most recently, a 31-day devotional, Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Plugged In's Adam Holz looks at "Roe v Wade," "The Girl Who Believes in Miracles," and the second season of "Chosen."  He also talks about the problematic Netflix movie "Arlo the Alligator Boy."  Harvest USA's Ellen Mary Dykas talks about her new book "Toxic Relationships:  Taking Refuge in Christ."

Plugged In's Adam Holz looks at "Roe v Wade," "The Girl Who Believes in Miracles," and the second season of "Chosen."  He also talks about the problematic Netflix movie "Arlo the Alligator Boy."  Harvest USA's Ellen Mary Dykas talks about her new book "Toxic Relationships:  Taking Refuge in Christ."

On today’s Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Ellen Mary Dykas discuss what it means to have misplaced hope in relationships, union with Christ, and pursuing relational health, along with her new devotional, Toxic Relationships Taking Refuge in Christ (P&R, 2021). What you’ll hear in this episode An overview of how God is our most trustworthy refuge and help. The dangers of people idolatry. What disorders desires are and why it matters. What it means to have misplaced hope in relationships. What it looks like to pursue relational health. Some hindrances that stop people from pursuing relational health. Grow growing in our knowledge of Jesus helps us pursue relational health. Advice to those struggling with toxic relationships. About the Guest Ellen Mary Dykas (MA, Covenant Theological Seminary) is the women's ministry coordinator at Harvest USA and the author of Sexual Sanity for Women as well as several mini-books. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

On today's Equipping You in Grace show, Dave and Ellen Mary Dykas discuss what it means to have misplaced hope in relationships, union with Christ, and pursuing relational health, along with her new devotional, Toxic Relationships Taking Refuge in Christ (P&R, 2021). What you'll hear in this episode An overview of how God is our most trustworthy refuge and help. The dangers of people idolatry. What disorders desires are and why it matters. What it means to have misplaced hope in relationships. What it looks like to pursue relational health. Some hindrances that stop people from pursuing relational health. Grow growing in our knowledge of Jesus helps us pursue relational health. Advice to those struggling with toxic relationships. About the Guest Ellen Mary Dykas (MA, Covenant Theological Seminary) is the women's ministry coordinator at Harvest USA and the author of Sexual Sanity for Women as well as several mini-books. Subscribing, sharing, and your feedback You can subscribe to Equipping You in Grace via iTunes, Google Play, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you've heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show). You can also connect with me on Twitter at @davejjenkins, on Facebook, or via email to share your feedback. Thanks for listening to this episode of Equipping You in Grace!

Your child just looked you in the eyes and said, "I'm gay." Now what? This week, Steve and the gang talk to Chris Torchia from Harvest USA about a new curriculum designed to help the parents of kids who have embraced a LGBTQ+ identity. The post Chris Torchia – Hope for Parents of LGBTQ+ Kids appeared first on Key Life.

The college professor, the housewife theologian from “Mary-land,” and the PCA pastor/conspiracy theorist invite David White to join them in the bunker for a superb conversation about God, You, and Sex: A Profound Mystery. David is a pastor, author of several books, and has served in several capacities at Harvest USA for 19 years. David shares what he believes is missing from other books on Christian sexuality. Is marriage the answer and/or cure for unmet sexual desires, or are there sexual struggles in that union as well? What are some of the sexually-related challenges that children and parents alike face in this technological age? David shares some thoughts on the importance of sex in marriage being rooted in doctrine, and the power of strong local communities to uphold biblical ethics and accountability.  Show Notes Harvest USA Buy God, You, and Sex We are happy to give you the opportunity to win a free copy of God, You, and Sex.Just register! The copies are a generous gift from Harvest USA and New Growth Press.

On today’s episode of the Journeywomen podcast, we’re chatting with Ellen Dykas about sexual brokenness. This is a sensitive topic and Ellen, the Women’s Ministry Coordinator at Harvest USA, did such a beautiful job encouraging us with the hope of the gospel. Ellen Dykas received her MA in Biblical and Theological studies at Covenant Theological Seminary, Creve Coeur, MO. She also received a Graduate Certificate in Biblical Counseling from the Christian Counseling and Education Foundation (CCEF). Ellen delights in teaching God’s Word and coming alongside women in their spiritual journey. RESOURCES Your Dating Relationship and Your Sexual Past by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Women by Ellen Dykas Sexual Sanity for Men by David White God, You, & Sex: A Profound Mystery by David White  Leslie Vernick Website Openness Unhindered by Rosaria Butterfield  False Intimacy by Dr. Harry Schaumburg On the Threshold of Hope by Diane Mandt Langberg Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands by Paul Tripp   CONNECT WITH ELLEN Website Facebook Instagram   SCRIPTURE REFERENCES Luke 4 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 139:23-24 Romans 13:14  Colossians 1:27 Romans 15:13   DISCUSSION QUESTIONS • What is brokenness and what does that look like in regard to our sexuality? • How does the gospel redeem our brokenness? • What should our response be when we find ourselves walking in sexual sin? • How can you come alongside your sisters in Christ to encourage them to live in light of redemption when it comes to our sexuality? • How do we live with hope while still experiencing temptation and wrestling with our flesh on this side of heaven? • What are you going to do or implement as a result of what you’ve learned this week? SCRIPTURE MEMORY “Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” Psalm 139:23-24 FULL SHOW NOTES   SPONSORS Backgate Prayers offers gorgeous sets of prayer cards for you to pray for your family.  Visit them at backgateprayers.com and use the code JOURNEYWOMEN for a 10% discount through the month of October.  Simple Contacts is offering $20 on your lenses by going to simplecontacts.com/journeywomen20 or entering the code journeywomen20 at checkout. Save yourself some time and money with Simple Contacts.   FOR MORE: Subscribe: iTunes | Android Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook Support the podcast by writing a review *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!

In this episode, Dr. John addresses the need for the church to speak to teens about sexuality as a part of a teen’s discipleship and within the context of the gospel narrative. You’ll also learn about 6 crucial ways the church can support parents in this effort.   A quote shared by Dr. John: John Freeman with Harvest USA uttered these prophetic words: I remembered talking to a church’s prayer team years earlier. They had been praying with people for more than ten years at a weekly intercessory healing prayer meeting. One leader said to me, “John, we’ve prayed with people about marriage issues, problems with children, job losses, interpersonal conflicts, crises of faith, and other personal problems, but never has someone come for prayer about anything of a sexual nature. Not once.” I was shocked. The numbers of those struggling with pornography, same-sex attractions, and sexual addictions are increasing daily. Add in family members affected and impacted by someone they love dealing with sexual brokenness, and it is clear this is a huge problem in the church today. I responded to this leader’s comment by saying, “You know, I’d be asking, why not? I’d be asking, how has our church communicated that it’s OK to talk about everything else, but not about ‘that?’ Somehow, you’ve conveyed this isn’t a safe place to talk about sex and sexual issues. And in doing that, you’ve become part of a collusion of silence.” Several years ago when our Board began thinking about expanding our mission focus at Harvest USA, one that would focus on educating and equipping the church, I remember what Board member, Steve Brown, said: “What Harvest USA does is the work of the church, work which the church has neglected out of fear and shame, out of not knowing what to do. We’ve got to help the church recapture the calling to rescue and redeem those struggling with sexual sin in the church. But, if we do this, it will be the most difficult thing that we’ve done.”   //What we talked about  Teaching sexual discipleship to our teens in a sex-saturated society seems like not just a difficult task, but maybe an overwhelming one. What are some of the challenges that we must face when it comes to sexual discipleship? We are dealing with the underpinnings of the sexual revolution in the 1960s. It promoted the notions of personal choice and unrestrained freedom of sexual expression. Related, there is the idea that we must rid ourselves of absolute truth or the fixed idea of right and wrong. CS Lewis, “We all want progress, but if you’re on the wrong road, progress means doing an about-turn and walking back to the right road…” Think about all the influences impacting teens today: 1) entertainment, 2) educational systems, 3) advertising, 4) social media, 5) pornography, etc. Step up our game… The danger is to feel overwhelmed and not do anything. “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatians 6:9). _  What’s one of the first things the church needs to do in this area? We need to establish that there is a credible biblical message. Todd Wilson wrote Mere Sexuality and he calls for the rediscovery of the Christian vision for sexuality in the Bible Our approach must be multi-faceted: Preaching, Teaching, Workshops, Specialized Support Groups, Books and resources, and a Planned and Coordinated Approach _  Six key elements of teaching and discipling our teens First, teach teens about sex from the Scripture starting with the Old Testament (how the first miracle, Imago Dei, monotheism, and monogamy are tied together). Consider Jim Burns’ idea of committing our lives to sexual purity, including honoring God with our bodies, renewing our minds for the good, turning our eyes away from worthless things, and guarding our heart above all else. Then we continue to teach from the New Testament (Jesus is the missing person, we are all broken sexually, and how Jesus models radical respect for women). Second, we must teach them the view of holy sexuality Third, we must teach them that they are opposed. Fourth, we must teach them their true spiritual identity. Fifth, equip teens to capitalize on the positives of technology. Sixth, the mission of the church is to bring healing to the sexually broken. _  But is the church ready for this approach now? What does the church need to start doing? The church will need to implement the four streams written about by John Eldredge in Waking the Dead, including: Stream of Walking with God Stream of Receiving God’s Intimate Counsel & Offering godly Counsel to others in God’s timing Stream of Healing, Deep Restoration and Deliverance Stream of Spiritual Warfare _  Call to Action: Parents, pray that God will expand your influence with your children. Speak to your pastor and church leaders to address the key sexual issues of this generation.

On this episode of Nut News with host Tyler Kern, Bob Nunes, CEO of Select Harvest USA, revealed good news for April 2019 almond shipments after the release of the month's Almond Position Report. Almonds set a new record high this month with 177 million pounds shipped, a 0.3 percent increase over the prior record of 176.4 million pounds. Nunes said domestic shipments were off a little this month, but the numbers are still the second largest April on record. Also “very strong” commitment numbers for almonds sold but not yet shipped show a 16 percent increase over last year, Nunes said. “We’re going to have a very tight transition into the new crop,” he said. “We’re going into the lowest carryout inventory ever.” Nunes highlighed the National Agricultural Statistics Service’s subjective farmer-reported survey of monthly crop production, released on May 10. The report showed a moderate increase in seasonal almond production. The National Agricultural Statistics Service’s Objective Yield forecast for almonds is coming in late June or early July, which is a more scientific report based on actual data of crop samples. Nunes discussed the continued trade tariffs conflict with China and its effect on the U.S. “It looks like for next few seasons we should continue seeing growing almond crop...with new products, and new markets,” Nunes said. “In the short term, it looks positive for almonds.”

Carl and Aimee travel to a much nicer bunker this week, enjoying the comfort of Todd's fully renovated quarters in VA. Joining them is Tim Geiger, president of Harvest USA, to chat about his sessions on Gender, Sexuality, and What it Means to be Human, the theme of this year's Blue Ridge Bible Conference.Tim tells us how Harvest USA began, and how its focus has expanded as the needs of the church and the surrounding communities have broadened. As an attendee of the recent Revoice conference, Tim shares his perspective on the event, and its approach to the nature of identity and personhood.Is it right for one to consider himself a “gay Christian?” What does that say about one's identity and calling? Tune in for this critical and timely conversation.Show Notes·Harvest USA·Hide or Seek by John Freeman·When Your Husband is Addicted to Pornography by Vicki TiedeThanks to our friends of New Growth Press, we can offer our listeners a few copies of Hide or Seek by John Freeman. Register for the opportunity to win one!

The lines of battle are drawn early in this debate, as Todd accuses Carl and Aimee of being too “inclusive,” and Carl and Todd indict Aimee for being, well…female. Sounds like a typical day in the bunker!More importantly, the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, along with Covenant Presbyterian and P&R Publishing, are joining forces to host Gender, Sexuality, and What it Means to be Human—the Blue Ridge Bible Conference in Harrisonburg, VA on March 29th and 30th. Tim Geiger, president of Harvest USA, is the special guest speaker, while Carl and Todd are just along for the ride.How are we to think of ourselves as persons? How does one consider gender and the moral status of sexual attraction in light of Scripture? Society's views on sexuality have been changing rapidly, but the roots of such changes are certainly old and deep. Plan to attend, and meet the crew at the conference!We're happy to offer you the opportunity to win a free registration for the Blue Ridge Bible Conference. Register now!

Amidst a record crop for California Almonds, the almond industry is preparing for the new tariffs imposed by China, one of their biggest buyers. We sat down with the director of sales and marketing at Select Harvest USA, Dinesh Bajaj, to learn about the impact these tariffs have had on business, what Select Harvest USA is doing to adapt and prepare, and how he sees this changing the future of the almond industry.

249 - In your years with Harvest USA, what have been some discouraging trends you've witnessed in reference to the church's teaching/discussing/thinking/etc. about sexual issues? (www.rym.org)

247 - In this episode, Nicholas talks more details about Harvest USA's new resource entitled, Alive. He also gives some suggestions of how churches can use this material. (www.rym.org)

246 - In this episode, Nicholas Black shares some history of Harvest USA, as well as, a new Bible study they released entitled, Alive: Gospel Sexuality for Students. (www.rym.org)

What did you learn about sex and how did you learn about it when you were growing up? Christian parents, with assistance from youth leaders and the church, are given the responsibility to bring up their children in the nurture and instruction of the Lord. This includes talking about God’s order and design for sexuality. And because we live in a hyper-sexualized world that’s providing its own narrative on gender and sexuality, taking on this responsibility to instruct our kids about God’s design is non-negotiable. It’s especially important that we correct the erroneous narrative the culture is throwing at our daughters. What should we be teaching them about sex and sexuality? How can we communicate the biblical narrative on this good gift from God? Stick with us as we chat with Tim Geiger about a letter on sex and sexuality that he’s written to his teenage daughter, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

Gender Dysphoria- An interview with Tim Geiger, President of Harvest USA - an organization that faithfully ministers the Gospel to the sexually broken and enslaved, and that also helps churches and families to minister effectively in this day of gender confusion. What's in back of -transgenderism-- Can a person who is -Gay- really change- How do we deal with biologically -intersex- issues. All these and more are discussed in this rich 55 minute program

It's as if the landscape of our culture has changed overnight. The issue of transgenderism has moved front and center in our culture, our school, our churches, our youth groups, and in many of our homes. It's safe to say that this new gender landscape is one that we must understand, respond to and navigate. But as parents, how can we do so? What names do we use when addressing transgendered kids? And how do we handle the complex web of logistical issues including bathrooms and sleeping arrangements? We'll start the difficult process of tackling these questions and more, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters as we invite Ellen Dykas and Dan Wilson of Harvest USA to join the conversation.

It's tougher than ever to be both a kid and a parent today. The world's culture is continually pushing an anything goes sexuality on our children. What’s a parent to do in order to help their children navigate their sexuality, social media, the ever present temptation of pornography, the continuous bombardment of our sexually explicit culture. In this Help and Hope resource, Dr. Betters and Sharon interview Dan and Heather Wilson. Dan and Heather live with the daily challenges of raising their four children and transparently share how parents can have the “sex talk,” how to help your child when you catch them in sexual sin and practical ways to shepherd your child’s heart. Dan works for Harvest USA and is a seminar leader and counselor. Please let us know how this resource has encouraged and equipped you!

"Making the Church a Redemptive Place of Hope & Help in a Sexually Broken World" Mark Sanders , Harvest USA

The toxic effects of Porn addiction go far beyond that of just the addict. What about the wives of addicts? How do they suffer? And what are the Church's worst mistakes in dealing with the spouse of an unfaithful husband? Today we have Ellen Dykas of Harvest USA to speak to such questions. Ellen is the Women's Ministry Coordinator at Harvest USA which was started and thrives in the heart of Philadelphia, caring for and serving those struggling with sexual issues. Ellen also speaks to parenting children - how do you talk to your explicit material. Today's conversation is a pressing one for the Church to have and one to be continued.Win a free book! We have several copies of iSnooping on Your Kid: Parenting in an Internet World to giveaway.Winners:Marcus W., St. Louis, MOSusan G., Drexel Hill, PAJeff C., Chambersburg, PALinda H., Rockford, ILAshley S., Irmo, SCFrancis L., Tucson, AZPhilip W., Owatonna, MNLee V., Fort Mitchell, KYShane S., Boomfield, CORachelle H., Milton, FL

Suspecting that a friend, ministry partner, or attendee may have been wounded by sexual sin can lead to feelings of frustration, helplessness and awkwardness. Today's guest. Ellen Dykas, takes the terror out of this forbidden territory as she trains us how to think about, talk about and win out over sexual abuse. During this 15 minute preview you'll begin to learn: How to think about sexual abuse from a biblical viewpoint: how the Bible addresses sexual sin if it’s done against a person or if personally pursued.Common indications a woman may have suffered sexual abuse.What to do if you suspect a woman has suffered abuse: how to engage her on it; what to do first.Two ways to understand the impact sexual abuse has on a woman.When you should refer a woman to an experienced pastor, counselor or therapist and how to help her find a qualified person. Guest Trainer, Ellen Dykas, is the Coordinator for Women’s Ministry at Harvest USA, a national ministry focused on partnering with and equipping the church to minister the gospel of grace into the lives of those impacted by sexual sin and brokenness. More at http://www.harvestusa.org.

Suspecting that a friend, ministry partner, or attendee may have been wounded by sexual sin can lead to feelings of frustration, helplessness and awkwardness. Today's guest. Ellen Dykas, takes the terror out of this forbidden territory as she trains us how to think about, talk about and win out over sexual abuse. During this hour you will learn: How to think about sexual abuse from a biblical viewpoint: how the Bible addresses sexual sin if it’s done against a person or if personally pursued.Common indications a woman may have suffered sexual abuse.What to do if you suspect a woman has suffered abuse: how to engage her on it; what to do first.Two ways to understand the impact sexual abuse has on a woman.When you should refer a woman to an experienced pastor, counselor or therapist and how to help her find a qualified person. Guest Trainer, Ellen Dykas, is the Coordinator for Women’s Ministry at Harvest USA, a national ministry focused on partnering with and equipping the church to minister the gospel of grace into the lives of those impacted by sexual sin and brokenness. More at http://www.harvestusa.org.

Steve Brown is a radio broadcaster, seminary professor and author. He previously served as a pastor for over twenty-five years and now devotes much of his time to the radio broadcast, Key Life. Steve serves as Professor Emeritus of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry at Reformed Theological Seminary. He sits on the board of the National Religious Broadcasters and Harvest USA. Traveling extensively, Steve is a much-in-demand speaker. Steve is the author of numerous books including A Scandalous Freedom, What Was I Thinking? and Approaching God. His articles appear in such magazines and journals as Leadership, Decision, Plain Truth and Today's Christian Woman.

Steve Brown is a radio broadcaster, seminary professor and author. He previously served as a pastor for over twenty-five years and now devotes much of his time to the radio broadcast, Key Life. Steve serves as Professor Emeritus of Preaching and Pastoral Ministry at Reformed Theological Seminary. He sits on the board of the National Religious Broadcasters and Harvest USA. Traveling extensively, Steve is a much-in-demand speaker. Steve is the author of numerous books including A Scandalous Freedom, What Was I Thinking? and Approaching God. His articles appear in such magazines and journals as Leadership, Decision, Plain Truth and Today's Christian Woman.

OPPC has a guest speaker today. Mark Hartzell is giving an overview of Harvest USA's Ministry.