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In Week 2 of Misfit Mindset, Pastor Josh Hersey unpacks the powerful truth that identity precedes activity, showing from 1 Peter 2, John 3, Romans 8, Colossians 3, and Romans 12 that we do not earn our place with God by performance but receive it through adoption into His family. Through the story of Nicodemus and the language of being born again, this message confronts the exhausting mindset of striving and replaces it with the freedom of sonship, reminding us that when we truly understand who we are in Christ, we begin to live differently on purpose. If you have ever wrestled with trying to do enough for God, this teaching reframes discipleship around intimacy, transformation of the mind, and learning to live from identity rather than for approval.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

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What if following Jesus was never meant to make you fit in? In this message kicking off the Misfit Mindset series, we explore what it really means to live different on purpose in a world constantly trying to shape us into its mold. Drawing from 1 Peter 2, Romans 12, and Jesus' declaration at Caesarea Philippi, this teaching unpacks how identity in Christ reshapes the way we think, live, and respond to culture. From money and relationships to purity, purpose, and daily decisions, discover why transformation starts in the mind, why misfits are actually disciples, and how God gives us both the desire and the power to live His will. If you've ever felt called out, set apart, or out of place, this message is for you.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

As our church concludes 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, we pause to do something essential before moving forward: remember Jesus. In this message, we look at Acts 2 and 1 Corinthians 11 to rediscover the heart of communion not as routine or ritual, but as a sacred act of devotion that shapes how we live, love, and stay anchored to Christ beyond the fast. This teaching challenges us to resist overindulgence, reject status and division, and return to the simplicity of the gospel. Communion becomes a reminder that the ground is level at the cross, that Jesus alone satisfies, and that remembering Him is the key to staying surrendered, humble, and spiritually nourished long after the fast ends.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

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In this sermon from the Draw Near series, Pastor Josh Hersey teaches from Luke 7:36–50, unpacking the story of the sinful woman with the alabaster jar and the Pharisee who invited Jesus into his home but failed to honor Him. This message explores the difference between surface-level faith and full surrender, revealing how religious familiarity can keep Jesus in the courtyard of our lives while true repentance leads us to worship at His feet. Through rich biblical context, this teaching answers questions about what surrender to Jesus really looks like, the meaning of true repentance, and why the gospel is not about self-righteousness but humility, grace, and love. If you've ever wondered what it means to surrender all to Jesus, this message will challenge and encourage you to lay everything down before Him.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Today I welcome David Politi, Bruce Hersey, and Joanne Twombly on the podcast to talk about their new book, IFS-Informed EMDR: Creative and Collaborative Appraoches. We talk about why this book is needed, what it took to bring together more than 20 contributors, and why integrating these models can create more options, more flexibility, and more hope for clients.  We talk about: Bringing together 21 contributors and creating a true community project Why integration can help when clients get stuck in one modality The idea that there is a natural, underlying healing process beyond any single model  Coping skills, resourcing, and the diverging views on when and how to use them  Joanne's "fire drill" and using IFS to work with therapist countertransference  Why strong foundational training in both IFS and EMDR matters before integrating them  The belief that there is no "perfect model," and that relationship and Self Energy matter most  There's a lot of heart here, a lot of theory, and a lot of love for clients, the field, and each other. I'm excited for you to listen, and be sure to catch my extended interview with them over on Substack. About the Guests Bruce Hersey, LCSW is widely recognized for his work integrating EMDR and IFS. Together with Michelle Richardson, he created the Syzygy Institute, which offers training and certification in IIE. Bruce is an Approved Consultant in EMDR and an IFS Approved Clinical Consultant, providing individual and group IFS and IIE consultation. He has led numerous IFS workshops and presented at the IFS International Conference, as well as EMDRIA and international EMDR conferences.  www.syzygyinstitute.com, www.brucehersey.com, and www.emdrifs.com. David Polidi, LICSW, M.Ed. is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and a Certified EMDR Consultant in Training, and has also been trained in IFS. He has worked with children and families since 2000 and has been in private practice for the past five years. David developed and facilitates the online couples workshop Deepen the Conversation, and hosts the podcast Empowered Through Compassion, where he speaks with innovators in psychology about integrating EMDR, IFS, and other trauma-healing approaches. www.empoweredthroughcompassion.com. Joanne H. Twombly, LICSW is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience working with Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders. She is a Certified EMDR Consultant and an IFS Certified Therapist. Joanne is a Trauma and Recovery Humanitarian Assistance Program Facilitator and a Clinical Hypnosis Consultant. She is the past president of the New England Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation and has received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation, where she is also an ISSTD Fellow. Joanne recently published Trauma and Dissociation Informed Internal Family Systems: How to Successfully Treat Complex PTSD and Dissociative Disorders. www.joannetwombly.net. About The One Inside I started this podcast to help spread IFS out into the world and make the model more accessible to everyone. Seven years later, that's still at the heart of all we do.  Join The One Inside Substack community for bonus conversations, extended interviews, meditations, and more. Find Self-Led merch at The One Inside store. Listen to episodes and watch clips on YouTube. Follow me on Instagram @ifstammy or on Facebook at The One Inside with Tammy Sollenberger. I co-create The One Inside with Jeff Schrum, a Level 2 IFS practitioner and coach. Resources New to IFS? My book, The One Inside: Thirty Days to Your Authentic Self, is a great place to start. Want a free meditation? Sign up for my email list and get "Get to Know a Should Part" right away. Sponsorship Want to sponsor an episode of The One Inside? Email Tammy. 

What does it mean to truly press in to Jesus and not just be part of the crowd around Him? In this message, we walk through Luke 8 and the story of the woman who risked everything to touch the hem of Jesus' garment, discovering that desperation, faith, and deliberate pursuit get His attention. This teaching unpacks the cultural weight of “clean and unclean,” reveals how Jesus rewrites the rules of access to God, and challenges us to examine whether we are following Him for what He can give or simply for who He is. If you feel unworthy, distant, or desperate for something only God can do, this message is an invitation to stop hiding, press in, and encounter the grace that makes the unclean clean.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

As we begin 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, this message launches our Draw Near series with a simple but challenging invitation: be still. Using the story of Mary and Martha in Luke 10 and Jesus' words in John 15, we are reminded that fruitfulness does not come from striving or religious effort, but from abiding in Christ. In a fast-paced, driven culture, Jesus calls us back to His original design of relationship, rest, and closeness with God. This teaching unpacks what it means to remain in the vine, why doing for God must flow from being with Him, and how slowing down in His presence leads to real transformation. This is an invitation to stop striving, sit at His feet, and rediscover the one thing that truly matters.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Vision Sunday is always a moment to pause, look back with gratitude, and look forward with clarity. In this message, Pastor Josh reflects on what God has done over the past year at Church on the Rock and where He is leading us next. From lives changed and baptisms celebrated to missions expanded and new discipleship pathways formed, this isn't a story about numbers or growth for growth's sake. It's about faithfulness. Drawing from Matthew 25, Psalm 143, and Jesus' compassion for the crowds in Matthew 9, we're reminded that fruit is always the result of faithfulness and that God entrusts more to those who steward well what's already in their hands. As we step into a new year, this message calls every person to take personal ownership of discipleship. Discipleship is not something done to us; it's who we are. You'll hear why we're launching Thursday night services, how this creates space for our plus ones, and why 100 percent participation remains our primary goal. Whether you're new, returning, or have called this church home for years, this message invites you to ask a simple prayer: “Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God.” If we remain faithful, we trust God to bring the fruit, together.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

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Christmas is often painted as peaceful and predictable, but the true story of Jesus is filled with disruption, urgency, and unexpected turns. In this message from the Why So Merry? series, we step into Matthew 2 and the overlooked tension of the Christmas story, where Joseph is forced to uproot his family overnight to protect the very Messiah he was entrusted with. Through Joseph's immediate obedience and willingness to follow God into unfamiliar territory, we see a powerful picture of how God often works through unexpected change rather than around it. Loss, transitions, new callings, and sudden shifts are not interruptions to God's plan, they are often the pathway through which He leads us.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Christmas is not just a feel good story about lights, songs, and a baby in a manger. It is a real story that stepped into real pain, real loss, and real human grief. In this message, we slow down and look beneath the surface of the Christmas narrative to see how the birth of Jesus collided with broken lives, political fear, and unimaginable sorrow. From Mary and Joseph's costly obedience to the heartbreaking reality of loss surrounding Jesus' arrival, we are reminded that Christmas has always carried both joy and sorrow at the same time. This message speaks directly to anyone who finds the season heavy, confusing, or painful and wonders how it can still be called merry.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Sometimes Christmas looks like lights and laughter and mistletoe, and sometimes it brings the parts of life we do not talk about until we have to. In this message we take a deeper look at Joseph and discover what to do when relationships are complicated, tension rises, and you feel the pull to react instead of respond. Joseph shows us a man who faced confusion, disappointment, and a story that made no sense at first, yet he chose obedience and honor in a moment that could have wrecked everything. His life gives a picture of how God forms us through the people around us, even the difficult ones.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Fresh off the long Thanksgiving weekend, Jim and Lauren crawl out from under their leftover Pilgrim sandwiches to talk about Zootopia 2 absolutely owning the holiday box office, how that might shape Disney's sequel strategy, and the must-have merch that is already slithering into the parks. They also dig into McDonald's massive 70th anniversary Happy Meal promotion, Disney's official holiday book guide, and a couple of doorstop tomes that are now living in the Hersey household. In the back half, Jim takes Lauren on a whirlwind tour through nearly 80 years of Disney's talking-animal history - from Song of the South all the way to Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. NEWS • Zootopia 2's Thanksgiving opening pulls in a projected 156 million dollars domestically and around 400 million dollars overseas in just five days - more than half a billion total and one of the biggest Thanksgiving hauls ever. • How those numbers stack up against Wicked for Good and last year's Moana 2, plus why Universal probably is not panicking while it waits for the inevitable Wicked sing-along edition and a newly announced Galinda prequel novel. • The debut of Gary the Snake - a gloriously weird Zootopia 2 sipper at Disneyland - and Jim's crusade to track down Nog the snow seal pup plush that was gifted to Disney Television Animation staffers. • McDonald's 70th celebration Happy Meal, featuring 70 different Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and classic character toys with two figures per box - plus online grumbling over who made the cut (hello, Clarabelle) and who suspiciously did not (sorry, Cinderella). • Disney Parks Blog's holiday book guide, from deep-dive art and history titles like the X Atencio tribute and John Landau's memoir to Moana's “What if she stole the heart?” Twisted Tale, kid-friendly atlases, scratch-n-sniff adventures, and the giant Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks and Bring the Magic Home books currently threatening Lauren's fingernails. FEATURE • A crash course in Disney's history with anthropomorphized animals - starting with the animated sequences in 1946's Song of the South and why so many artists remembered that era as their happiest time at the studio after returning from World War II. • The rise and fall of the abandoned Chanticleer project, the “Roy's Boys” money feud with Walt, and how that detour accidentally sent Mark Davis to Imagineering where he helped create icons like Pirates of the Caribbean and Haunted Mansion. • How The Aristocats, Robin Hood, and even The Jungle Book paved the way for modern animal worlds - including the infamous animation recycling in Robin Hood's “Phony King of England” sequence that sharp-eyed fans still spot today. • The long development path from the shelved spy thriller Savage Seas, starring Jack Savage, to the fully realized animal metropolis of Zootopia - including John Lasseter's notes, Jared Bush's CIA family background, and the last-minute decision to swap Nick Wilde out for Judy Hopps as the true lead. HOSTS • Jim Hill - IG: @JimHillMedia | X: @JimHillMedia | Website: JimHillMedia.com • Lauren Hersey - IG: @lauren_hersey_ | X: @laurenhersey2 FOLLOW • Facebook: JimHillMediaNews • Instagram: JimHillMedia • TikTok: JimHillMedia SUPPORT Support the show and access bonus episodes and additional content at Patreon.com/JimHillMedia. PRODUCTION CREDITS Edited by Dave Grey Produced by Eric Hersey - Strong Minded Agency SPONSOR This episode of I Want That Too is brought to you by our friends at UnlockedMagic.com - the same trusted team behind the DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market. If you are planning a trip to Central Florida to visit Walt Disney World or Universal Orlando, the Unlocked Magic crew has some of the best deals on tickets, so do yourself a favor and use UnlockedMagic.com to make your next vacation just a little more magical. If you would like to sponsor a show on the Jim Hill Media Podcast Network, reach out today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this first message of our Christmas series Why So Merry?, we look at Mary's moment in Luke 1 when she felt confused and disturbed. Christmas is full of lights, food, movies, and all the things we enjoy, but it is also full of real life. Some are celebrating while others are carrying grief, tension, anxiety, or unanswered questions. Pastor Josh shows how Mary teaches us to respond to God instead of reacting to everything around us. Even when life feels messy or unclear, God is present and moving.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

St. Rita took a high-scoring battle with Hersey, St. Laurence will meet East St. Louis in the 6A semifinals and St. Francis is semifinal-bound for the fourth straight year. IC Catholic Prep's season concluded with a 3A quarterfinal loss to unbeaten Byron.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

When the king of Egypt is first introduced in our OT book of Exodus he is not named, nor thereafter. But the book itself in Hebrew is called "Names," and even the midwives are named (Exod. 1:15). Egyptians tended to treat the kings of their enemies the same way. Dr. Oliver Hersey is the 11th president of Jerusalem University College. This college, located on the southwestern corner of Mount Zion, equips for ministry by providing immersive study of the ancient and modern contexts of Israel and the surrounding regions for a deepened understanding of God and his word. B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/4qXJAsL  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/4i2FEmo 

St. Rita's high-octane offense was too much for Hersey in a Class 7A quarterfinal that saw nearly 100 combined points Saturday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

In this final episode of Season 6, I was joined by former student, long-time supporter of our sport management program, and outstanding Trinity University alumna (class of 2013), Veronica Oviedo. She is currently the Director of Marketing at Spurs Sports and Entertainment.  During our conversation Veronica spoke glowingly of mentors, of great leaders she's worked with, who shaped her outlook and approach to leadership. She "doesn't think titles matter" and the regular listeners will hear direct connections to The Leadership Challenge, and specific references to the DISC Behavioral tool and Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Model - all of which have been important elements of our class this year.  Veronica emphasizes that great leaders ask questions AND create space for others to ask questions. The way she describes her use of the job interview as a starting place to learn teammates' why and as the place where leadership development begins is truly inspiring - and quite frankly should be a model for leaders of all stripes and across any industry sector. She desribes her role as a leader who leads leaders and highlights that leaders must model vulnerability, self-awareness, and followership. Her people-centered approach to leadership is underscored when she describes that the leader and follower co-create the culture.  The conversation is high energy and so much fun for both Veronica and me. To conclude the episode, I lectured on chapter 13 of the 10th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I discuss Followership and its significant role in the leadership process.  I normally encourage listeners who aren't in the class to skip the lecture, but this time I'm actually imploring you to listen. Followership is a topic that NEEDS to be discussed and there are places in the lecture that might be good starting points for those conversations!  I hope you enjoy the episode. Drop me a note; I'd love to hear your thoughts so I can bring them into our class.

Cynthia Tice started Lily's Sweets at the age of 60 and sold it to Hersey's 11 years later for $400 Million. Wow! Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast, teaching business owners the not-so-secret techniques that took famous businesses from mom-and-pop to major brands. Stephen Semple is a marketing consultant, story collector, and storyteller. I'm Stephen's sidekick and business partner, Dave Young. Before we get into today's episode, a word from our sponsor, which is, well, it's us, but we're highlighting ads we've written and produced for our clients. So, here's one of those. [Seaside Plumbing Ad] Dave Young: Welcome to The Empire Builders Podcast. I'm Dave Young, that guy next to me is Stephen Semple, and we're talking about empires. We're talking about businesses that started with nothing and grew to be huge, as we say. And today, Stephen whispered in my ear the topic and I've never heard of it. No idea. Stephen Semple: Yay, finally stumped. It doesn't stump Dave very often. Dave Young: Thanks for listening to The Empire Builders Podcast. That's all we've got for you today. Oh, no, wait. Stephen Semple: Because clearly if Dave- Dave Young: Oh, wait. Stephen Semple: Because clearly if Dave's not heard about it, it's not interesting. Dave Young: Wait a minute. I forgot to have you tell me about them, so go ahead. Go ahead with your little story there, Stephen. Stephen Semple: Yeah, so it's a company called Lily's Sweets. Now, they're a chocolate company and they make sugar-free chocolate. And I'm not surprised that you haven't heard of them, but here's the reason why I think they're worth talking about, is 11 years after the business started by Cynthia Tice, it was sold to Hershey's for $400 million. Dave Young: That's a nice little getaway. Stephen Semple: Yeah, that's worth talking about. Don't you think? Dave Young: So it's owned by Hershey's now. Stephen Semple: It's owned by Hershey's now. Dave Young: Do they still operate under the name Lily's Sweets or is it all just a- Stephen Semple: Yes, they do. Dave Young: ... Hershey's conglomerated candy corporation. Stephen Semple: The bar is called Lily's Sweets, so you can still get Lily's Sweets bars. They're made by Hershey's. And as I said, Cynthia sold it to the company after 11 years for- Dave Young: 11 years? Stephen Semple: ... $400 million. Yes. Dave Young: That's brilliant. Stephen Semple: Now, here's the other thing is she started the company at the fine young age of 60. Dave Young: I love this story. Stephen Semple: Right? Now you understand why I wanted to share this story. Dave Young: There may yet be hope. Stephen Semple: And so they do these sugar-free chocolates, and the goal for her was always to make a good, enjoyable chocolate product. Because we go back to early days of the sugar-free products, they were marketed to people who are diabetic and who are trying to lose weight, and they really didn't taste good. But the anti-sugar movement triggered something that was bigger because people started to discover that sugar's tied in inflammation, and there's been this explosion in these products. To give you an idea, in 2024, the no-sugar chocolate area as a category doubled. That's how much the growth is. Dave Young: 2004? Stephen Semple: 2024. So still even today- Dave Young: 2024. Doubled in '24? Stephen Semple: Still even today, yes, the growth is really rapid. But this is what Cynthia saw, so let's go back to 2008 in Philadelphia. Cynthia Tice is a food consultant and a graduate of Temple University. And Temple University is actually a big presence in Philadelphia. I had a chance to speak at Temple and it's in downtown Philly, and downtown Philly's pretty neat. And look, if you're ever in Philadelphia, you have to go do the Rocky statue, right? Dave Young:

When we talk about generosity, it's never just about money. It's about trust. In this message, Pastor Josh teaches how returning the tithe and giving offerings are not transactions but transformations. We don't give to get; we give because everything already belongs to God. Psalm 24 says, “The earth is the Lord's and everything in it.” When we see ourselves not as owners but as stewards, it changes how we live, how we lead, and how we love. This final message in the Lead Me series calls us to walk generously, trusting God with what we have and believing His way is always better than ours. Whether you're stepping into tithing for the first time or being stretched to give above and beyond, this is a moment to let faith lead you forward. God's will is good, His path is firm footing, and His promise is sure: when we return to Him what is His, there will always be bread in His house and stories of changed lives to tell. Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Hersey running back Brandon Jenkins ran for 277 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Huskies to a 42-21 victory over No. 1-seeded Richards.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

When Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also,” He wasn't talking about money, He was talking about order. In this message, Pastor Josh Hersey walks through what it means to walk orderly in every area of life, especially in how we handle what God's given us. From Mark 12 to Matthew 6, from creation to Cain and Abel, we see a clear pattern: God is first, God went first, and God requires first. When we put Him in His rightful place, everything else finds its rhythm again. This teaching challenges us to see giving not as a transaction but as transformation. It's a conversation about trust, not totals. When we bring our first and our best to God, we're declaring that our peace, security, and satisfaction don't come from things, they come from Him. Whether you're new to faith or have walked with Jesus for years, this message will stir your heart to reorder your life around what matters most. Our weekly worship service and message from St. Augustine, Florida.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Brandon Jenkins ran for three first-half touchdowns and became Hersey's all-time leading rusher as the Huskies rolled to a 56-0 win against Payton in their Class 7A first-round playoff game Friday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Damon gets to talk to Greg about Florida, his multi-percussion setup, what he will present at PASIC 50, festivals, degrees, and so much more. There's also other segments like educational spotlights and music news.

The penultimate horror film in Have You Ever Seen's 10th Annual Scary Movie Month was a blockbuster and an Oscar-winner. And that's unusual for the relentless and unsubtle director Darren Aronofsky. He isn't often rewarded so much for the chances he takes. This 693rd episode talks about how the intense Black Swan is women-centric, even as the women in it go through hell. Natalie Portman won Best Actress for playing a lonely ballet dancer who was deluded even before the movie started. Then after she gets the lead role in Swan Lake, she shows us levels of masochism, obsession and deep mental illness. Real versus imagined. Mila Kunis, Barbara Hershey and Vincent Cassell hit some home runs too, with Hersey eating it up as Portman's possessive and abusive mother. So put on your feathers and get ready for an episode all about the sordid and dangerous world of ballet. Well, Actually: Mother! wasn't a complete failure at the box office and Noah didn't do THAT badly worldwide. Be a sweet girl (or a sweet boy) and write a review of this or any other HYES episode. Rate it too (5 stars!). And subscribe to the show. The email address is "haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com". The socials are “@moviefiend51” on the T and “ryan-ellis” on the B. If you spend time on Letterboxd, look for me as "RyanHYES". I tend to focus on modern movies (contrasting the M-O of this podcast) and will probably do a lot more reviewing there in mid-November and beyond.

In a world that says “do what feels right,” this message flips the script. What if the way forward in your faith isn't about getting more but giving more? Pastor Josh walks through Romans 12 and the call to walk sacrificially, to present our lives as a living offering to God. Through powerful stories, laughter, and conviction, he shows how sacrifice is not loss but worship, how God's way always leads to a firmer footing, and how one person's obedience can change generations. If you've ever wondered what it really means to trust God with all of you, not just a percentage, this message will challenge and inspire you. You'll leave asking, “What might God want to do through my sacrifice?” and realizing that the life He calls us to give up is the one we were made to live all along.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Brandon Jenkins ran for 195 yards on 23 carries and scored three touchdowns as Hersey laid sole claim to the Mid-Suburban East title Friday with a 54-14 win over host Rolling Meadows.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

This week I was so lucky to sit down with Rob Sender, Trinity University alumnus '99, for the Living Leadership Interview segment. After leaving Trinity he earned a Master's degree in Sports Sales from Baylor University which segued into a first job in Minor League Baseball. Following many years on the agency side, Rob has found a home as the Senior Brand and Marketing Director with the Dallas Cowboys. The conversation weaves from managing one of the most iconic brands in the world, his time and Trinity, and his thoughts on the Situational Leadership model, his leadership philosophy, and principles. He describes the impact of mentors he had at Trinity and those in his professional life since. Rob indicates that one can become a great leader through being exposed to lots of different leadership styles and leader personalities and at the end of the day curiosity should be the "coin of the realm." I truly appreciate how he describes the need to tinker, the need to "test and learn" and why all of us should manage our networks.  The episode concludes with my lecture on chapter 5 of the 10th edition of Peter G. Northouse's "Leadership: Theory and Practice." During the segment, I provide an overview of Hersey and Blanchard's Situational Leadership Model, discuss details about the connection between a leader's style and the follower's developmental level, and why it's essential that leaders engage in conversations with their team members. Let me know your reactions to my chat with Rob. Reach out to both of us on LinkedIn and let's keep the conversation going.

10/21/25: Rep Aaron Saunders on No Kings, medical insurance, & clean energy. Jason “JT” Tirrell, E'hamp mayoral candidate. Comedy Quiz w/ Maddy Benjamin, Mandy Anderson & Scott Braidman: New England ghost folklore. Prof Carrie Baker w/ Smith basketball Coach Lynn Hersey and hoops player Selam Maher.

When God speaks, do we truly obey... or just do most of what He said? In this week's message, Walk Obediently, Pastor Josh Hersey takes us into 1 Samuel 15, where Saul learns the hard truth that partial obedience is still disobedience. From monuments to ourselves to moments where we justify “good” choices that aren't God's choices, this message gets real about the gap between our intentions and true surrender. Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Hersey QB Jake Nawrot threw for three touchdowns and rushed for two more, including the game-winning 1-yard keeper with 18 seconds left as Hersey came back to stun Prospect 38-34.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

What happens when you stop trying to lead your own life and finally let God take the reins? In this week's message, Walk Humbly, Pastor Josh Hersey takes us deep into James 4 and Philippians 2, reminding us that real strength begins with surrender. It's a call to drop pride, trust the One who knows best, and let His gracious Spirit lead us forward on firm footing. Through powerful teaching, honest moments, and a story about a high-school football lesson that turned into a life-changing revelation, you'll see that humility isn't weakness... it's the secret to victory.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

When God created work, it wasn't a punishment, it was part of His original design. Before sin entered the world, Adam was given purpose, creativity, and calling. In this message, Pastor Josh reminds us that we don't work for rest, we work from it. Whether you're in an office, on a job site, at home raising kids, or serving in church, your work is worship. God invites us to see our everyday labor as holy ground, a place to reflect His image and impact the world around us. Through teaching, humor, and real-life stories, this sermon calls us to reject laziness, embrace purpose, and recognize that God has uniquely placed each of us where we are for a reason. From the garden of Eden to your 9-to-5, the message is clear: your work matters to God. Watch, take notes, and let this message reshape how you see Monday morning, not as a grind, but as an opportunity to glorify Him in all you do.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Hersey wasted little time lighting up the scoreboard in a homecoming win over Elk Grove.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/friday-night-drive--3534096/support.

Life comes at us with pressures of finances, unexpected challenges, and the temptation to look for security in what we have instead of who holds us. In this message from Wise Up: Wise Wallets, Pastor Josh reminds us from Proverbs 3 and Matthew 6 that the heart of the matter isn't about money, buildings, or stuff. It's about where our trust lies. God isn't against us having things, but He is against things having us. True wisdom means seeking first His kingdom, putting Him in the first place of our hearts, and finding satisfaction and security in Jesus alone.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

On this episode Ed and Rob talk about the new horror unleashed in Las Vegas. After that Ed and Rob over go over the Shaq coaster coming to Hersey park. Later Ed goes over the wrestling news of week. AUG 15, 2025 at the WPRK Studios in Winter Park, FL The post Ep. 476- A Ed and Rob Adventure appeared first on Orlando Tourism Report .

Wisdom doesn't just show up, you have to go after it! In this message, Pastor Josh unpacks Proverbs 4 and shows how wisdom is found in God's Word and in the voices we let shape us. From the right friends to the right mentors, he shares four practical “permissions” that help us grow, and why the wisest step we can take starts with Jesus.   Did you accept Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

Wisdom sounds great until it comes packaged with discipline. Proverbs 1 opens with a bold call: if you want to know God's will, you've got to know His Word. In this kickoff to our Wise Up series, we unpack what it means to live with wisdom, embrace discipline, and actually follow Jesus — not just hear about Him.   Did you make a decision to follow Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

At Church on the Rock, we've been praying Psalm 143:10: “Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.” As part of our discipleship journey, The MOVE, we believe following God's will means defending and uplifting “the least of these.” Poverty's deepest wound isn't hunger, it's hopelessness. But through local churches, Compassion International is releasing children from poverty in Jesus' name by meeting physical needs and introducing them to the gospel. This message isn't about charity — it's about discipleship. We learn how each of us can provide food, clean water, education, and medical care, while also building a real relationship with a child through letters and updates. More than that, you get to speak hope and value into their life and fulfill 1 John 3:18: “Let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” We can't rescue every child, but each of us can rescue one. And for that one child, it changes everything, for now and for eternity.   Did you make a decision to follow Christ today? Fill out our digital connection card: https://churchontherock.net/connect-card

John Hersey's ground-breaking account of the bombing of Hiroshima that brought the world face to face with the human reality of nuclear war. Told through the voices of six survivors, this powerful and unflinching retelling includes detailed accounts of the injury, loss, courage and consequence of that morning in August 1945.Written after two weeks spent interviewing citizens in the devastated city, the article was originally published in The New Yorker in 1946 under tight secrecy, due to U.S. suppression of the bomb's long-term effects. It sold out rapidly and helped shift public understanding from triumphalist narratives to the harrowing human cost of nuclear war.Hailed by New York University as the most important work of journalism in the 20th century, Hiroshima remains a moving testament to the power of bearing witness.Hersey focuses his account on six of the survivors he interviewed. Miss Toshiko Sasaki; Dr. Masakazu Fujii; Mrs. Hatsuyo Nakamura; Father Wilhelm Kleinsorge; Dr Terufumi Sasaki; Reverend Mr. Kiyoshi Tanimoto.Part One takes us through the morning of the bombing and its immediate aftermath.Read by: Akie Kotabe Ami Okumura Jones Dai Tabuchi Kae Alexander Mark Edel-Hunt Matt McCooeyDirected by Anne Isger Sound by Andy Garratt Production co-ordination by Sara Benaim and Jon PowellA BBC Studios Audio Production

Lauren returns from an epic summer road trip across nine parks and five hotels, with stories (and shopping bags) in tow. She and Jim break down: The best-kept secret for scoring free Disney water park access How the new nighttime parade at Magic Kingdom stacks up (and where to sit) What it's really like inside Disney's exclusive Property Control store A merch-lover's guide to Universal Studios' 35th anniversary finds Why the new Epic Universe resort Terra Luna is gorgeous—but far The Hersey family's hot take on Epic Universe's sold out Friday From Boo Boos to Back to the Future bucket hats, this episode is packed with tips, deals, and first impressions from Disney and Universal. Unlocked Magic Unlocked Magic, powered by DVC Rental Store and DVC Resale Market, offers exclusive Disney & Universal ticket savings with TRUSTED service and authenticity. With over $10 MILLION in ticket sales, use Unlocked Magic to get the BIGGEST SAVINGS. ⁠Learn More Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Juju tells us why Tom Thibodeau is coaching himself out of the Hall of Fame and gives us his Top 5 Most Hated Athletes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1. The Nap Ministry's Nap Bishop shares small, concrete ways to bring rest into our own lives – especially when rest seems impossible.  2. Why so many of us feel like machines instead of humans – and the power of imagination as a spiritual practice to reconnect with our humanity and divinity. 3. Why grind culture – a collaboration of capitalism and white supremacy – wants to keep us exhausted, and how we can resist a culture of overwhelming busy-ness.   4. Why everything changes when we embrace ease as our birthright.  5. Creative ways to reimagine rest within our hectic daily lives.  About Tricia Tricia Hersey is a Chicago native who has called Georgia home for the last 12 years. She has over 20 years of experience as a multidisciplinary artist, writer, theologian and community organizer. She is the founder of The Nap Ministry, an organization that examines rest as a form of resistance and reparations by curating spaces for the community to rest via community rest activations, immersive workshops, performance art installations, and social media. Her research interests include Black liberation theology, womanism, somatics, and cultural trauma. She is the author of the upcoming book Rest is Resistance: A Manifesto which will be published in October 2022. You can learn more about her work and the book at thenapministry.com. TW: @TheNapMinistry IG: @thenapministry To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices