Podcasts about Heaven and Earth

In this message, we explore the tragic image of Absalom — literally suspended "between heaven and earth," caught by his own hair. It's a powerful picture of a spiritual condition many of us know well: pursuing heavenly things while still clinging to the world. From the rich young ruler to Lot's wife to Israel longing for Egypt, Scripture shows us that we cannot serve two masters or chase two treasures. Eventually, the choice is made for us. Absalom's physical predicament mirrored a divided heart he'd carried for years. This message challenges us to examine what we're truly holding onto — and to remember that gaining the world while losing heaven is no gain at all.

In this message, we explore the tragic image of Absalom — literally suspended "between heaven and earth," caught by his own hair. It's a powerful picture of a spiritual condition many of us know well: pursuing heavenly things while still clinging to the world. From the rich young ruler to Lot's wife to Israel longing for Egypt, Scripture shows us that we cannot serve two masters or chase two treasures. Eventually, the choice is made for us. Absalom's physical predicament mirrored a divided heart he'd carried for years. This message challenges us to examine what we're truly holding onto — and to remember that gaining the world while losing heaven is no gain at all.

Avec Danyel Waro, Barrut et la famille Lacaille. Créolités #réunion #occitanie. Groundation, Fatoumata Diawara, L'Antidote, Sniper, Danyèl Waro, Les Égarés, Ala.ni, René Lacaille & Bonbon Vodou… 50 ans, c'est épatant ! En 1976, Christian Mousset crée le festival « Jazz en France ». De Jazz en France à aujourd'hui, le festival n'a jamais cessé d'ouvrir grand les oreilles, les yeux et les bras. Il a vu naître des artistes devenus légendes, célébré les traditions autant que les audaces, et planté dans chaque âme curieuse la graine du voyage. Ici, on danse sur la diversité, on lit le monde à voix haute, on s'émerveille d'un conte, d'un instrument venu d'ailleurs. Ici, la différence n'est pas un mot à défendre, mais une évidence à vivre. Chaque édition est une traversée, chaque scène un port d'attache, chaque public une famille recomposée à l'infini. Pour ses 50 ans, Musiques Métisses regarde derrière avec gratitude, devant avec ferveur. Il célèbre ses racines, celles de l'ouverture, du partage, du vivre-ensemble, tout en continuant à défricher, explorer, provoquer les belles rencontres. Parce qu'un monde sans curiosité serait un monde sans couleurs. Et que celles de Musiques Métisses ne s'effaceront jamais. Instagram - Site.   Notre premier invité est Danyèl Waro et son « Dernié Viraz Tour »! Car oui, ce jeune homme de 71 ans arrête les tournées. Figure incontournable du maloya, Danyèl Waro en défend la forme acoustique et originelle avec une force rare. Musicien et poète, il place le créole au centre de son œuvre, faisant du mot, du rythme et de la langue un acte de mémoire et de résistance. Engagé et profondément attaché à l'identité réunionnaise, il porte à travers sa musique des messages de révolte, d'espoir et de métissage, célébrant la richesse culturelle de l'île et la liberté de ses voix. ► Dernier album Tinn Tout (Buda Musique 2020). Facebook - Label Cobalt.   Puis rencontre avec les polyphonies modernes du groupe occitan Barrut Barrut, collectif originaire des vallées de l'Hérault, de l'Aude et des Pyrénées-Orientales, crée et interprète ses propres chants en occitan. Leur musique, puissante et brute, refuse les standards commerciaux et les artifices techniques. Ils privilégient des voix naturelles et intenses, portées par une polyphonie moderne et engagée. À travers leurs textes percutants, ils expriment des révoltes et s'impliquent dans les combats sociaux, politiques et écologiques actuels. ► Dernier album Travèrsas (Ox'Ivent 2025). Instagram.     Enfin discussion autour d'une table avec la famille Lacaille (René le père, Oriane la fille, Marco le fils) et leur Kabaré Kréol. Figure emblématique du sega moderne et grand griot du maloya, René Lacaille incarne la richesse musicale créole de l'île de La Réunion, mêlant rythmes et instruments africains, indiens, malgaches et européens. Dernier album Ti Galé '2025, (Lamastrock 2025). Instagram Marco - Instagram Oriane. Le duo Bonbon Vodou (Oriane Lacaille et JereM Boucris) mélange influences de l'océan Indien et de la Méditerranée, souvent au rythme du Maloya. Ils expriment à la fois douceur et intensité, explorant à travers leurs chansons les thèmes de l'exil et des racines, inspirés de leurs histoires familiales et de leurs parcours artistiques. ► Dernier album Épopée Métèque (Heaven And Earth 2025). Instagram.

Avec Danyel Waro, Barrut et la famille Lacaille. Créolités #réunion #occitanie. Groundation, Fatoumata Diawara, L'Antidote, Sniper, Danyèl Waro, Les Égarés, Ala.ni, René Lacaille & Bonbon Vodou… 50 ans, c'est épatant ! En 1976, Christian Mousset crée le festival « Jazz en France ». De Jazz en France à aujourd'hui, le festival n'a jamais cessé d'ouvrir grand les oreilles, les yeux et les bras. Il a vu naître des artistes devenus légendes, célébré les traditions autant que les audaces, et planté dans chaque âme curieuse la graine du voyage. Ici, on danse sur la diversité, on lit le monde à voix haute, on s'émerveille d'un conte, d'un instrument venu d'ailleurs. Ici, la différence n'est pas un mot à défendre, mais une évidence à vivre. Chaque édition est une traversée, chaque scène un port d'attache, chaque public une famille recomposée à l'infini. Pour ses 50 ans, Musiques Métisses regarde derrière avec gratitude, devant avec ferveur. Il célèbre ses racines, celles de l'ouverture, du partage, du vivre-ensemble, tout en continuant à défricher, explorer, provoquer les belles rencontres. Parce qu'un monde sans curiosité serait un monde sans couleurs. Et que celles de Musiques Métisses ne s'effaceront jamais. Instagram - Site.   Notre premier invité est Danyèl Waro et son « Dernié Viraz Tour »! Car oui, ce jeune homme de 71 ans arrête les tournées. Figure incontournable du maloya, Danyèl Waro en défend la forme acoustique et originelle avec une force rare. Musicien et poète, il place le créole au centre de son œuvre, faisant du mot, du rythme et de la langue un acte de mémoire et de résistance. Engagé et profondément attaché à l'identité réunionnaise, il porte à travers sa musique des messages de révolte, d'espoir et de métissage, célébrant la richesse culturelle de l'île et la liberté de ses voix. ► Dernier album Tinn Tout (Buda Musique 2020). Facebook - Label Cobalt.   Puis rencontre avec les polyphonies modernes du groupe occitan Barrut Barrut, collectif originaire des vallées de l'Hérault, de l'Aude et des Pyrénées-Orientales, crée et interprète ses propres chants en occitan. Leur musique, puissante et brute, refuse les standards commerciaux et les artifices techniques. Ils privilégient des voix naturelles et intenses, portées par une polyphonie moderne et engagée. À travers leurs textes percutants, ils expriment des révoltes et s'impliquent dans les combats sociaux, politiques et écologiques actuels. ► Dernier album Travèrsas (Ox'Ivent 2025). Instagram.     Enfin discussion autour d'une table avec la famille Lacaille (René le père, Oriane la fille, Marco le fils) et leur Kabaré Kréol. Figure emblématique du sega moderne et grand griot du maloya, René Lacaille incarne la richesse musicale créole de l'île de La Réunion, mêlant rythmes et instruments africains, indiens, malgaches et européens. Dernier album Ti Galé '2025, (Lamastrock 2025). Instagram Marco - Instagram Oriane. Le duo Bonbon Vodou (Oriane Lacaille et JereM Boucris) mélange influences de l'océan Indien et de la Méditerranée, souvent au rythme du Maloya. Ils expriment à la fois douceur et intensité, explorant à travers leurs chansons les thèmes de l'exil et des racines, inspirés de leurs histoires familiales et de leurs parcours artistiques. ► Dernier album Épopée Métèque (Heaven And Earth 2025). Instagram.

The Lord's Supper is not given to profitable servants who have earned a seat. It is given to unprofitable ones. Given precisely where the Law has done its work — where you know you have been the scandal, where you know your forgiveness came out thin and grudging, where your faith on its best day is the size of a mustard seed. “Lord, increase our faith” (Luke 17:5).

What if the Atonement was about more than paying for sin? In this thought-provoking conversation, Meghan Farner and Meg Rittmanic explore a symbolic and deeply spiritual interpretation of Christ's Atonement through the lens of Heavenly Mother, divine adoption, sacred coverings, and spiritual rebirth.Drawing from scripture, ancient symbolism, early Christian writings, temple imagery, and the recurring motif of weaving, Meg presents a framework that sees Christ not only as Savior, but as Life-Giver—one whose sacrifice creates a path for humanity to be spiritually adopted into the family of God.Together, they examine the symbolism of birth, labor, garments, the Lamb of God, the temple veil, wisdom traditions, and the divine feminine. This episode is also an open invitation for collaborative discernment as Meg gathers feedback on concepts from her forthcoming book.In this episode:Heavenly Mother as the divine weaverThe connection between birth, death, and resurrectionReframing the meaning of the Lamb of GodAdoption versus birth as spiritual metaphorsSacred garments, coverings, and covenant identityEarly Christian teachings on ascension and divine inheritanceThe feminine dimensions of Christ's AtonementThe role of wisdom traditions in spiritual transformationShare your thoughts in the comments: Does the idea of spiritual adoption deepen your understanding of the Atonement? How do these symbols resonate with your faith journey?Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Hidden Wisdom & Guest Meg Rittmanic01:27 Meg's Journey Discovering Heavenly Mother06:02 Studying Divine Feminine Symbolism Across Traditions07:35 Why This Discussion Needs Community Discernment10:50 Weaving, Creation & the Womb in Scripture15:32 Heavenly Mother as the Cosmic Weaver19:08 The Atonement as Spiritual Labor & Birth23:36 Birth Imagery, Death & Resurrection26:46 Reframing the Lamb of God31:16 Adoption Into the Family of God36:04 Garments, Coverings & Covenant Identity40:12 Heavenly Mother, Wisdom & Sacred Nourishment41:03 Becoming Children of God44:36 Adoption, Agency & Eternal Progression47:58 Layers of Transformation & Spiritual Ascension52:53 False Coverings vs. True Identity55:41 Questions for Collective Discernment57:09 Final Reflections & Closing ThoughtsMeg Rittmanic is the host of the In Her Image podcast, where she explores and celebrates Heavenly Mother through scripture, scholarship, symbolism, and lived spiritual experience. Over the past eight years, she has undertaken an extensive personal study of the divine feminine, reading hundreds of books and researching wisdom traditions across cultures. She is currently completing a book focused on Heavenly Mother, sacred symbolism, and spiritual transformation. If you feel called to better understand and embody your divine femininity, consider if our next cohort of Return to the Garden is for you! We gather starting September 28th. Hidden Wisdom initiates truth-seekers into the Mysteries, guiding listeners toward a lived experience of the Divine that awakens and transforms faith—without dismantling family or community. Pursue your Journey: ✨ Hidden Wisdom App – Join for FREE and enjoy pathway programs, community, expansive library, and more!

Check out our latest sermon in our 'The Apostles' Creed' series! 6/7/26

In a display of his almighty power, God made the whole world from nothing. We trust him to care for us and protect us.

A new heaven and a new earth are promised in Revelation 21:1-8, a reality unlike anything we currently know. It will be a place of complete righteousness, where God Himself will dwell among His people. Join Pastor Steve as he explores Revelation 21:1-8 and reveals the beauty of heaven.

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Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this deeply reflective conclusion to the “Align With the Divine” series, Bishop Jim Swilley explores what true spiritual alignment actually looks like when life becomes painful, confusing, and deeply human. Using Jesus' interactions with Peter after betrayal and with Mary and Martha after Lazarus' death, he teaches that alignment is not perfection or emotional denial — it is learning to embrace the full reality of your humanity while remaining grounded in what is authentically true within you. The message centers on foundations: storms reveal what your life is built on, and genuine faith survives not because it avoids questions, but because it has been tested. Through stories about renovating his parents' home, reflections on aging, grief, friendship, Carol Burnett, and even wrestling with modern deconstruction theology, Bishop Jim emphasizes that alignment means integrating every part of your journey — mistakes, doubts, pain, joy, relationships, and spiritual experiences — into a whole and healed self. Main Takeaways 1. Storms Reveal Foundations Bishop Jim centers much of the message around Jesus' teaching about building a house on the rock versus sand. “The idea is adversity reveals your foundation.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Referencing Matthew 7, he explains that rain, wind, and floods expose whether something is authentically built to last. Alignment is not avoiding storms; it is discovering what remains standing afterward. Scripture References: Matthew Luke 2. Alignment Means Embracing Humanity and Divinity Together One of the strongest themes throughout the teaching is that spirituality should never require suppressing human emotion. “I am sick and tired of people taking some Bible verses and telling people not to have human emotions.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He argues that grief, fear, anger, disappointment, and uncertainty are not evidence of weak faith. They are part of being human. Jesus Himself experienced emotional intensity when Lazarus died. This becomes central to his interpretation of Jesus “groaning in the spirit” in John 11. Scripture Reference: John 3. “Groaning in the Spirit” Was Emotional Agitation, Not Calm Spirituality Bishop Jim digs into the Greek language behind John 11:33 and explains that Jesus' groaning was more than sadness. “The Greek root literally translated means to snort with anger or to express indignation, outrage, and deep agitation.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Rather than presenting Jesus as emotionally detached, he presents Him as fully immersed in the pain and tension of the moment. This becomes a metaphor for alignment: feeling fear while still believing, grieving while still hoping, questioning while still remaining spiritually rooted. 4. Relationships Are Part of Spiritual Alignment Much of the sermon reflects on the importance of authentic relationships — particularly Jesus' relationship with Peter and Lazarus. “What really matters is the relationship that you have and that you maintain.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He highlights: Jesus asking Peter “Do you love me?” Martha confronting Jesus after Lazarus' death The value of longtime friendships that survive storms Scripture References: John John 5. Alignment Includes Your Entire Story — Even the Broken Parts One of the defining statements of the message: “Make peace with every bit of your life, including your mistakes and your foibles and the things that you messed up that you can't fix.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He teaches that spiritual maturity is not pretending the painful parts never happened. Instead: regrets, failures, rejection, unanswered questions, trauma, and transformation all become threads in the tapestry of your identity. 6. Faith That Survives Questions Is Stronger Than Blind Certainty A major portion of the teaching wrestles openly with theological deconstruction and modern skepticism. Bishop Jim acknowledges: problems with organized religion, hypocrisy within evangelical culture, intellectual critiques of scripture, and the rise of ex-pastors becoming atheists. Yet he arrives at a deeply personal conclusion: “The winds and the rains and the storm already tried it… and baby it's still standing.” — Bishop Jim Swilley His argument is not rooted in dogma, but experience. Faith survives because something deeply authentic remains after every question has been asked. Key Scriptures Referenced Matthew — The wise man builds on the rock John — Lazarus, Mary, Martha, and Jesus groaning in the spirit John — Jesus asking Peter “Do you love me?” Isaiah — “The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me…” Final Thought The ultimate message of this teaching is that alignment is not becoming less human — it is becoming fully integrated. The storms of life do not destroy what is real; they expose it. Faith, identity, relationships, grief, questions, and hope all coexist in the same sacred space. “You are aligned with your foundation, with what's been shaken and tried in the fire… You are exactly where you're supposed to be.” — Bishop Jim Swilley

Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this Pentecost Sunday message on Metron Live, Bishop Jim Swilley reframes Pentecost as a celebration of inclusion, liberation, diversity, and spiritual alignment rather than religious legalism. He argues that the Holy Spirit dismantles barriers of gender, nationality, race, and exclusion, pointing to Acts 2 as proof that God's spirit is poured out “on all flesh.” Swilley contrasts the expansive, freeing nature of the Holy Spirit with fear-based religion, nationalism, and judgmental Christianity, emphasizing that true spirituality should make people more compassionate, more authentic, and more open-hearted. The core of the teaching centers on “alignment with the divine” through understanding the seasons of life: winter, spring, summer, and fall. Swilley teaches that many people mistake seasonal transitions for spiritual failure, when in reality they are simply moving through different phases of growth, rest, manifestation, or release. He encourages listeners to stop comparing themselves to others, discern their current season, and live authentically without shame or regret. The message closes with a call into spiritual alignment, freedom, and peace, reminding listeners that abundant life comes from being fully present and fully themselves. Main Takeaways Pentecost Is About Inclusion, Not Exclusion Swilley explains that Pentecost was never meant to become a system of legalism or external holiness rules. Instead, it represents the breaking down of barriers between people, cultures, genders, and nations. “The true message of Pentecost is inclusion, diversity, Universalism… deliverance from xenophobia.” — Bishop Jim Swilley The Holy Spirit Cannot Be Controlled The message repeatedly emphasizes that the Holy Spirit is beyond human categories, institutions, and prejudice. “The Holy Spirit is beyond your genitalia. It's beyond your sexual orientation. The Holy Spirit is beyond your racial prejudices.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Alignment Matters More Than Striving Swilley teaches that many people are exhausted because they are forcing manifestation instead of aligning with their current season. “If you're trying too hard, you might need to just focus more on the alignment.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Life Happens in Seasons The sermon outlines four spiritual life cycles: Winter — reflection, healing, rest Spring — new ideas and preparation Summer — growth, action, manifestation Fall — harvest and letting go He stresses that no season is permanent and none are failures. Stop Comparing Your Journey One of the strongest themes is learning to discern your own timing instead of measuring your progress against someone else's life. “Your prayer wasn't answered? It's not the season yet.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Spiritual Maturity Brings Peace Swilley describes spiritual maturity as reaching a place where you stop obsessing over control, appearances, judgment, and external validation. “Abundant life really is just living the life that you want and being happy with it.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Scriptures Referenced Acts 2 — The Day of Pentecost Joel 2:28 — “I will pour out my spirit on all flesh” Matthew 13:38 — “The field is the world” John 16:7 — “It is necessary that I go away” Isaiah 33:6 — “Wisdom and knowledge will be the stability of your times” Psalm 1 — Fruit brought forth “in his season” Ecclesiastes 3 — Seasons and times Galatians 3:28 — “Neither male nor female” 2 Corinthians 3:17 — “Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty” Philippians 2:12 — “Work out your own salvation” Psalm 30:5 — “Weeping may endure for a night” Psalm 112:7 — “Not afraid of evil tidings” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 — “Two are better than one”

“Who made heaven and earth, The sea, and all that is in them; Who keeps truth forever,” (Psalms‬ ‭146‬:‭6‬)

Feel the love of the Universe all around you. Rev Cindy Fuller, Inner Quest Church, Alpharetta, Ga www.innerquestchurch.org

Missions Sunday

Combining Heaven and Earth

Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Youtube to see the videos live Sundays at 11:11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Metron, Bishop Jim Swilley explores what it truly means to “align with the divine” by reframing adversity, suffering, and spiritual growth. Broadcasting from the new Metron Live studio, Bishop Swilley blends spirituality, personal storytelling, scripture, meditation, and even quantum physics to challenge traditional ideas about God, demons, spiritual warfare, and victimhood. His central thesis is that hardship is not punishment from an external enemy, but often a signal that we are out of alignment with our higher consciousness and deeper truth. Rather than seeing life's struggles as attacks from the devil or tests from God, Swilley teaches that adversity itself becomes the teacher. Drawing from The Bible, particularly Isaiah 30:19–21, he argues that every inconvenience, setback, and painful experience can become a doorway into wisdom, growth, and transformation if we ask, “What is this teaching me?” instead of “Why is this happening to me?” The message ultimately becomes a call to reclaim personal agency, rethink inherited beliefs, and consciously align thoughts, words, and energy with love, healing, and abundance. Main Takeaways 1. Adversity Can Be a Teacher Instead of a Punishment Bishop Swilley reframes suffering through Isaiah 30, explaining that “the bread of adversity” and “the water of affliction” are not evidence of spiritual warfare, but opportunities for awareness and growth. “Your teachers are the stuff that happens to you.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Instead of asking: “Why is this happening to me?” He suggests asking: “What is this teaching me?” Scripture Reference: Book of Isaiah 30:19–21 Book of Hebrews 5:8 2. Alignment Matters More Than Spiritual Warfare Swilley openly rejects the idea that believers are constantly fighting demons or external evil forces. He argues that most spiritual conflict originates internally through misaligned thinking, fear, shame, and self-sabotage. “The adversary is you. It's your thoughts that haven't come into alignment yet.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He contrasts traditional teachings about “fighting the devil” with the idea that life reflects our beliefs, expectations, and emotional alignment. Scripture Reference: Book of Genesis 3 Book of Romans 12:2 3. Jesus Taught Consciousness, Alignment, and Inner Transformation Throughout the teaching, Swilley connects the words of Jesus Christ with modern concepts found in quantum physics, emphasizing ideas like: observer effect energy vibration agreement consciousness manifestation He repeatedly points back to Jesus' teaching that: “The kingdom of God is within you.” Scripture References: Gospel of Luke 17:21 Gospel of Matthew 18:19 Gospel of Mark 11:23–24 4. Your Words and Perspective Shape Your Reality A major thread in the message is the power of perception and speech. Swilley teaches that reality is responsive rather than rigid, and that what we repeatedly think and say influences the life we experience. “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He warns against victim mentality and self-fulfilling negativity while encouraging listeners to intentionally focus on possibility, gratitude, and abundance. Scripture References: Book of Proverbs 18:21 First Epistle to the Corinthians 2:9 5. Healing Often Comes Through Reinterpreting the Past One of the most emotionally resonant sections of the episode centers on trauma, memory, and healing. Swilley suggests that while we cannot literally change the past, we can transform how we understand it. “You can't change what happened, but you can change how you observe what happened.” — Bishop Jim Swilley This becomes the foundation for emotional healing, freedom from shame, and breaking cycles of inherited pain. Notable Quote “If life keeps making you madder and madder, you're spiraling downward. If instead you're getting smarter and smarter, your adversity has become your teacher.” — Bishop Jim Swilley

Are you putting in the hours, doing the deep work, and ticking all your boxes of progress—yet still feeling completely invisible to the world around you? Welcome to the high-performance trap, where chaotic seasons, digital noise, and heavy environment dramas constantly whisper that you are falling short. In this raw, highly anticipated repost episode of the Interviewing Jesus Podcast, host Kristen Wambach tears down performance-based lies to reveal a profound, liberating reality: how God and you celebrate you, even when those around you are completely distracted.Diving deep into the ancient wisdom of Zephaniah 3:17, Kristen pulls back the curtain on a truth most believers miss. God is not an aloof orchestra leader standing on a pedestal, ticking a baton and demanding perfection. He is a mighty warrior actively moving through the details of your ordinary life, singing a literal, loud soundtrack of triumph over your existence. Moving past old, pre-cross frameworks of judgment, Kristen delivers an immediate, outcome-focused layout to shift your heart from the exhaustion of striving for visibility into the secure rest of your true, intrinsic worth.EPISODE TAKEAWAYS The "Monday-Morning" Choice: Happiness is one of the most powerful choices you can make; you do not have to wait for a massive external breakthrough to experience joy when you choose to celebrate the small stuff, like ordinary consistency and quiet acts of kindness.  The Validation Shift: Embracing Zephaniah 3:17 permanently shifts your internal perspective from an exhausting cycle of seeking God's approval to simply resting in His preexisting pleasure.  Clean Relationship Boundaries: Learning to hold your head high and celebrate your daily growth in His presence acts as a critical line of defense that helps you avoid calamity in relationships.  The Emotional Audit: You possess the structural choice to refuse to defend, carry, or entertain other people's bad attitudes, keeping your own heart in perfect peace because their happiness is not your responsibility.  Redemptive Imperfection: The cross permanently removed performance-based judgment; your imperfections are no longer areas of rebuke, but the exact places where His grace is most perfectly displayed. 

Brian Zahnd joins me to talk about his new book Unseen Existences — and we get into why modern Western people suffer a kind of spiritual homelessness, how philosophical materialism has convinced us the spiritual world isn't real, and what it looks like to recover a sense that heaven and earth actually overlap. We also dig into the Incarnation as a doorway into mystery, wonder and awe as non-negotiables for living faith, and what it means to hold onto a God who intervenes without turning prayer into a transaction.Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. Known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church, Zahnd is a frequent speaker at conferences, universities, and seminaries around the world. As a pastor-theologian, he is the author of numerous titles, including The Wood Between the Worlds, When Everything's on Fire, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, A Farewell to Mars, and Beauty Will Save the World.Brian's Book:Unseen ExistencesBrian's Recommendation:Wendell BerryConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo 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 YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show

Sermon of the week at Christian Renewal in Brunswick, GA.Speaker: Pastor Mark Anthony LintonMessage: Where Heaven And Earth OverlapScripture: Acts 1:12-14Date: 5/17/26INFO⁠⁠⁠ https://www.christianrenewal.church⁠⁠⁠CONNECTFill out an online connect card: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/connect2crc​⁠⁠⁠GIVE ⁠⁠⁠https://christianrenewal.org/give⁠⁠⁠SOCIAL MEDIAhttps://www.facebook.com/christianrenewalhttps://www.instagram.com/christianrenewal

Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Learn more: www.bishinthenow.com Follow Jim Swilley on Facebook to see the videos live Sundays at 11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this deeply personal and emotionally transparent episode of Metron Live, Bishop Jim Swilley continues his series “Align With the Divine: Discovering the New Heaven and Earth from Within” by weaving together themes of authenticity, grief, self-acceptance, spirituality, and alignment. Speaking candidly about his first Mother's Day since his mother's passing, Swilley reflects on caregiving, healing complicated family dynamics, and the peace that comes from living without regret. He expands the conversation into a broader spiritual teaching about what it means to truly live “in alignment” — not by conforming to external religious expectations, but by embracing one's authentic self. Through scripture, personal testimony, and cultural observations, he argues that divine manifestation comes from inner congruence, transparency, joy, and self-love. Main Takeaways 1. Alignment Begins With Authenticity Swilley repeatedly emphasizes that spiritual alignment cannot happen while someone is pretending to be someone else. He connects emotional, spiritual, and even physical health to authenticity. “There is nothing in this world more important than authenticity. Being who you are and loving who you are.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He argues that much suffering comes from living disconnected from one's true identity, whether through people-pleasing, religious fear, suppressing gifts, or denying one's orientation or calling. 2. The “Glory of the Lord” Comes From Within One of the central theological themes is that divine revelation is internal, not external. Using Psalm 24 and Isaiah 40, Swilley reframes traditional scripture imagery: Scriptures Referenced Psalm 24:7 Isaiah 40:3–5 Psalm 103 John 10:10 John 16 Ezekiel 18 2 Corinthians 5:19 He teaches that: You are the gate. Your heart is the door. Alignment reveals the divine already present within you. “You're not trying to get it. You're trying to reveal it. It's all in you already.” — Bishop Jim Swilley 3. Grief Changes When You've Fully Loved Someone A major emotional thread throughout the message is Swilley's reflection on caring for his mother through her final years. He speaks honestly about the exhausting reality of caretaking and how thoroughly walking someone “to the gate” changes grief. “When you've been a very thorough caretaker, it changes the way you grieve someone's departure.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Rather than feeling unresolved regret, he describes feeling gratitude, peace, and completion. 4. “Train Up a Child” Means Discover Who They Already Are Swilley revisits Proverbs 22:6 and challenges traditional interpretations. Instead of forcing children into conformity, he argues parents should nurture a child's innate gifts and identity. “Find out what's wonderful about your child and play to that strength.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He critiques religious environments that attempt to suppress individuality instead of cultivating it. 5. Happiness Is Not Selfish — It's Essential Swilley strongly connects joy to health, spirituality, and manifestation. He warns that prolonged unhappiness can become physically destructive and says people must either change harmful situations or change their relationship to them. “You cannot be healthy if you're unhappy.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He repeatedly encourages listeners to: Follow their bliss Stop living by external expectations Embrace freedom Let go of shame 6. Religion Often Rewards Performance Over Truth One of the more striking sections involves Swilley recounting a conversation with late prophetic minister Kim Clement during the 2008 U.S. election. Swilley uses the story to illustrate how many religious leaders feel pressured to tell followers what they want to hear rather than speaking honestly. “So much of church world is just BS. It's a big masquerade party.” — Bishop Jim Swilley This becomes part of his broader argument that alignment requires radical honesty. 7. Jesus Leads People Toward Their Truest Selves Swilley closes by presenting a radically inclusive interpretation of Jesus. He portrays Jesus not as someone obsessed with moral policing, but as someone who liberated people into fuller humanity. “You can't follow the real Jesus and not become the real you.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Key Quote “If you can get all of your allness to align, the glory of the Lord will just automatically be revealed.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Overall Theme This episode is ultimately about liberation: liberation from shame, liberation from religious performance, liberation from inherited expectations, and liberation into authenticity. Swilley frames alignment not as becoming more religious, but as becoming more fully yourself.

“My help comes from the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.” (Psalms‬ ‭121‬:‭2‬)

Mark Janzen's sermon from Revelation 21 in Warman, SK at the Warman Communiplex The post The New Heaven and Earth appeared first on | Grace Fellowship | Saskatoon Church | Warman Church.

website www.bishinthenow.com +Youtube – BishInTheNow Bishop Jim’s insightful messages help others find THEIR METRON through M~otivation E~nlightenment T~ranscendence R~enewal O~utreach and N~etworking Watch the video on Facebook:   Here Watch the video on Youtube :   Here Follow Jim Swilley on Facebook to see the videos live Sundays at 11 am – https://www.youtube.com/bishinthenow In this deeply personal and spiritually expansive teaching, Bishop Jim Swilley introduces a new series titled “Align with the Divine: Discovering the New Heaven and Earth From Within.” Using stories from his recent family experiences, encounters in New York, and reflections on Pentecostal spirituality, Bishop Swilley explores the power of alignment — the harmony between thoughts, words, actions, spirit, soul, and body. He argues that inner peace and manifestation come not from striving or controlling outcomes, but from authentic self-acceptance and releasing the need for external validation. The message blends scripture, mysticism, emotional healing, and practical wisdom into a powerful meditation on living without internal conflict. Main Takeaways Alignment Is Harmony Between Your Inner and Outer Life Bishop Swilley defines alignment as living in integrity where your thoughts, words, and actions work together instead of against each other. He references a quote often attributed to Gandhi: “Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony.” — attributed to Mahatma Gandhi He explains that misalignment creates internal conflict, which eventually manifests as external conflict. Authenticity becomes the key to peace. “You cannot be inauthentic and in alignment.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Revelation's “No More Sea” Represents the End of Separation Using Book of Revelation 21:1, Bishop Swilley offers a symbolic interpretation of the “new heaven and new earth.” “I saw a new heaven and a new earth… and there was no longer any sea.” — Revelation 21:1 He teaches that in the ancient world, the sea represented fear, division, boundaries, and the unknown. The “new earth” is a consciousness without separation. “The sea represented division. It represented the unknown. It was a border. It was a boundary.” — Bishop Jim Swilley Manifestation Flows Best Without Anxiety Drawing from Epistle to the Philippians 4:6-7, he teaches that peace and manifestation come through non-anxious living. “Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” — Philippians 4:6 He reframes manifestation as clarity and flow rather than force. “Manifestation has to come out in clarity.” — Bishop Jim Swilley The More He Accepted Himself, the More the World Changed Around Him One of the strongest sections of the teaching centers on Bishop Swilley's journey after publicly coming out. He contrasts the hostility he experienced years ago with the peace and acceptance he now encounters. “Because I'm so okay with it on the inside, I believe people are picking up and they're okay with it on the outside.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He shares touching stories from his son's wedding and a surprising conversation with a Church of God pastor in New York to illustrate how alignment changes energy and interactions. “Hold On” and “Let Go” Are Both Necessary One of the most memorable metaphors comes from his Pentecostal upbringing. He recalls altar workers shouting contradictory instructions during prayer meetings: “One person saying, ‘Hold on, hold on, hold on,' and another saying, ‘Let go, let go, let go.'” — Bishop Jim Swilley He says both were right. “I'm holding on and I'm letting go simultaneously.” — Bishop Jim Swilley This becomes the central spiritual principle of the message: trust deeply, but release attachment to outcomes. Peace With Yourself Creates Peace With Others Swilley emphasizes that much suffering comes from trying to control or change other people. Alignment means accepting both yourself and others as they are. “The more you are at peace with yourself, the more you're going to be at peace with everybody else.” — Bishop Jim Swilley He teaches that stress, agendas, and unresolved internal conflict block creativity, abundance, and joy. Key Scriptures Referenced Book of Revelation 21:1 — “A new heaven and a new earth” Epistle to the Philippians 4:6-7 — “Be careful for nothing” First Epistle to the Thessalonians 5:23 — Spirit, soul, and body Epistle to the Hebrews 4:12 — Dividing soul and spirit Book of Proverbs 25:11 — “A word fitly spoken” Gospel of Mark 11:24 — “Believe you receive when you pray” Memorable Quotes “When you stop bleeding, you stop attracting the sharks.” — Bishop Jim Swilley “The conflict is where the energy is.” — Bishop Jim Swilley “You want it, and you'll be okay without it.” — Bishop Jim Swilley “You can't be at peace with the world until you're at peace with yourself.” — Bishop Jim Swilley “The agendas are the dams.” — Bishop Jim Swilley

What happens when modern theology interrupts Yeshua mid-sermon? This short skit puts common claims about the Law directly into Matthew 5—and lets Scripture answer them.ScripturesMatthew 5:17–19 Psalm 119:160 Ecclesiastes 1:4 Isaiah 40:8 John 14:15TakeawayYeshua didn't speak in riddles. If heaven and earth are still here, His words still stand. Obedience isn't temporary—it's part of faith.

Jesus, Heaven and Earth Jesus, Heaven and Earth Week 1 Ray Levy Sermon Points • The Son Stands with Us • The Son Fulfills Righteousness for Us • The Father Reveals the Son to Us

Mike Erre - This week we being a series on eternal life by looking at the problems with the traditional view of the gospel. 

This week Steve taught out of Hebrews 8, the understanding of the old covenant and new covenant and the necessity of both the fear of God and the love of God 

In this episode I explore how Christ defeats all powers who are opposed to God, both in heaven and on earth. I recently finished Michael Heiser's book The Unseen Real, which is a provocative analysis of divine council theory in the Bible. God created lesser spiritual beings, such as angles, many of which rebelled against him, as well as humans who also rebelled against him. The writers of the Bible all share a worldview that there are spiritual entities, some aligned with God and some opposed to Him, as a foundational assumption. Despite Heiser's excellent exegesis, he claims that Ephesians 1:21, in which Paul lists several forces over which Christ now rulers, refers only to spiritual beings, contradicting a claim I made in a recent episode on the passage. I counter by reviewing how the Greek terms Paul employs in that passage, as well as its larger rhetorical context, suggest that Paul is arguing that Jesus rules over both the kings of this earth and all spiritual beings, including those opposed to God. In fact, there is a Scriptural basis for this argument found in Isaiah 24:21, where Isaiah depicts God ultimately defeating all his enemies, both worldly kings and spiritual authorities which are in opposition to him. Paul believes that this eschatological prophecy is being fulfilled in Christ. Check out the original episode on Ephesians 1 and enjoy the conversation! Media Referenced:Ephesians 1: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-248-far-above-all-rule-and-authority-ephesians-115-23/Cody Cook on Divine Council in Paul: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-245-galatians-41-7-and-deliverance-from-this-evil-age-with-cody-cook/ 1 Corinthians 2:6-8: https://libertarianchristians.com/episode/ep-257-the-rulers-of-this-age-are-passing-away-1-corinthians-26-8/ The Protestant Libertarian Podcast is a project of the Libertarian Christian Institute and a part of the Christians For Liberty Network. The Libertarian Christian Institute can be found at www.libertarianchristians.com.Questions, comments, suggestions? Please reach out to me at theprotestantlibertarian@gmail.com.  You can also follow the podcast on Twitter: @prolibertypod, and YouTube, @ProLibertyPod, where you will get shorts and other exclusive video content. For more about the show, you can go to theprotestantlibertarianpodcast.com. If you like the show and want to support it, you can! Go to libertarianchristians.com, where you can donate to LCI and buy The Protestant Libertarian Podcast Merch! Also, please consider giving me a star rating and leaving me a review, it really helps expand the show's profile! Thanks!

What happens when the Jesus Freak generation grows up and looks at the state of modern Christianity? Mike Erre and Tim Stafford dive into the messy intersection of faith, politics, and ancient cosmology in this wide-ranging conversation. From the fallout of 90s Christian celebrity culture to the current consumerism surrounding religious holidays, this episode explores why so many are feeling disillusioned with the modern church.The discussion moves into a deep critique of religious rhetoric within the American government and the recent America Reads the Bible event. Mike and Tim ask the hard questions: How do we remain invitational and hopeful amidst cultural carnage? How do we distinguish between the eternal truths of scripture and the cultural husks used to deliver them?A significant portion of this episode is dedicated to a listener question about the Lord's Prayer. By diving back into Genesis 1 and ancient Hebrew cosmology, Mike explains the concept of the Rakia, the waters above and below, and what it truly means to pray for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. This deep dive into the highest heavens versus the atmospheric heavens provides a fresh perspective on God's status and presence in our world today.If you're interested in scheduling Spiritual Coaching sessions with Tim, email: tim at voxpodcast dot com, with COACHING in the subject line :) Chapters:0:00 Intro and Neighborhood Banter3:12 DC Talk and the Jesus Freak Legacy8:15 Consumerism and Easter Productions13:40 Religious Language in Modern Politics19:25 The Government and Resurrection Sunday26:10 The Vatican and US Political Responses32:45 America Reads the Bible Movement38:20 Staying Invitational Amidst Deconstruction45:15 Peacemaking and Reintegrating the Deceived50:40 Announcement Tim Stafford Spiritual Coaching54:20 Your Will Be Done on Earth59:35 Ancient Cosmology and the Rakia1:04:50 The Waters Above and the Highest Heavens1:09:10 Divine Revelation vs Cultural Husks1:12:45 Conclusion and OutroAs always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to hello@voxpodcast.com, and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.Our Merch Store! https://www.etsy.com/shop/VOXOLOGY?ref=shop_sugg_marketLearn more about the Voxology PodcastSubscribe on iTunes or SpotifySupport the Voxology Podcast on PatreonThe Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology RadioFollow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on FacebookFollow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerreMusic in this episode by Timothy John StaffordInstagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Erika and Veronica explore the Hebrew name YHWH Tzva'ot, often translated as “The Lord of Hosts” or “The Lord of Armies.” They unpack its meaning, showing how it refers not only to armies but also to angels, stars, and the forces of creation, emphasizing God's absolute authority over both the visible and invisible worlds. Using examples from Hannah's prayer, David and Goliath, and Elisha and the unseen armies, they illustrate how this name demonstrates God's sovereignty, protection, and involvement in both cosmic and personal battles. Listeners will learn how understanding this name can give confidence in God's power, remind us of His ultimate control, and deepen faith even in overwhelming situations. Parents will also discover ways to share this truth with their children, helping them trust the God who commands all creation.Our website is The Context and Color of the BibleWe are on Facebook - The Context and Color of the Bible | FacebookWe are on Instagram - @contextandcolorofthebibleWe are on YouTube - The Context and Color of the Bible - YouTubeMusic: Tabuk by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4453-tabukLicense: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Veronica and Erika will be at the Hands On Fair in Lansing, MI May 14 from 11-3. 

Beginnings | Week 32 The Possessor of Heaven and Earth April 19, 2026 Pastor Ben Bufkin 00:00 The Rulers of this world are often possessed by their own power 22:20 Lot was possessed by Sodom 32:23 Abram was possessed by the possessor of Heaven and Earth

Sermon Date: April 19, 2026Sermon on Scripture readings: Genesis 1 :1-5, 26-31Support the show

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Carmen LaBerge looks are some of the news headlines on this Easter Monday and finds that there have been a lot of theological terms used in the news, especially around the rescue of the the downed US airman in Iran.  When such terms are used, are you ready to enter into such conversations and point people to the reality behind the terms?  Political scientist Daniel Bennett, author of "Uneasy Citizenship," looks at last week's major Supreme Court decision against the state of Colorado which tried to stop counselors who where wanting to counsel those who had unwanted same-sex attractions.  He also addresses an executive order by the President creating an national voter list.   The Reconnect with Carmen and all Faith Radio are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here  

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Between Heaven and Earth by Saylorville Church

In this episode of Arise + Abide, Sally and Curtis reflect on Psalm 148, a powerful call for all creation to praise the Lord. From the heights of heaven to the depths of the earth, the psalm invites angels, stars, mountains, animals, rulers, and people of every generation to lift their voices in worship. Together they explore the structure of the psalm and the reasons it gives for praise: God is the Creator of all things, the One whose commands brought the world into being and whose authority extends over wind, weather, and all creation. They also discuss the unique nature of God compared to the false gods of the nations and the promise found in drawing near to Him. The conversation turns to what it means for believers today—praising God not only in good circumstances but in every season, remaining close to Him, and finding strength in His presence. As the episode concludes, Sally and Curtis reflect on the invitation God gives His people to draw near and live lives marked by continual praise and gratitude.

Joshijah speaks from Ephesians about our identity in Christ.

God created heaven and earth — all that we see and all that we don't see. We learn that the earth is filled with men and many things we can see, but our faith tells us that there are many things on earth that we cannot see, including the presence of God and angels. Fr. Mike explains how human beings are spiritual and corporeal creatures, but angels are immortal, purely spiritual creatures. He tells us more about the role of angels and how, possessing intellect and will, they too are created to glorify God. Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 325-330. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Psalm 148

Today is day 44 and we are on the section on the First Article of the Apostles' Creed on God the Father Almighty. Today we are on the third line: “Creator of Heaven and Earth” and studying question 44. 44. What does it mean that God created both heaven and earth? It means that all things, whether visible or invisible, physical or spiritual, were brought into being out of nothing by the Word of the eternal God. (Genesis 1:1–8; Psalm 33:6–8; John 1:3; Colossians 1:16) We will conclude today with Prayer 120. For the Beauty of the Earth found on page 682 of the Book of Common Prayer (2019). If you would like to buy or download To Be a Christian, head to anglicanchurch.net/catechism. Produced by Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Madison, MS. Original music from Matthew Clark. Daily collects and Psalms are taken from Book of Common Prayer (2019), created by the Anglican Church in North America and published by the Anglican Liturgical Press. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Catechism readings are taken from To Be a Christian - An Anglican Catechism Approved Edition, copyright © 2020 by The Anglican Church in North America by Crossway a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.