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On today's show, we're looking at the spiritual fight that every believer—and especially every leader—must face. Ministry is a battlefield, and Scripture reminds us that not all who begin well finish well. From Eleazar in David's army to King Asa on the throne of Judah, the Bible gives us both inspiring and cautionary tales of men in combat—some who held fast to the sword and others who laid it down too soon.What makes a good soldier in the fight of faith? What does it mean to hold fast to the Word of God even when you're weary? And how do we make sure we finish our course, not just start it?To help us answer these questions, we're joined by Pastor Tony Godfrey of Harvest Baptist Church in Iola, Kansas—Tony is a discipler, Bible teacher, and no stranger to the battle of ministry. Tony, welcome to the Postscript.Notes for this Episodehttps://www.lfbi.org/learnmore

Struggling to hold on through life's storms? Discover how to anchor your faith in God's unshakable promises in this powerful teaching! In this message, we explore Hebrews 10:23, “Let us HOLD FAST to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful.” Learn how to cling tightly to hope, even when you feel crushed, through the inspiring story of Martha's faith in Jesus during her darkest moment. You'll discover: • How to persevere through doubts and setbacks with unshakable faith • Why God's faithfulness fuels your hope, even in the middle of a battle • Practical ways to live out God's promises in your daily life Join us as we dive into this Anchor Scripture, transforming our perspectives and reigniting hope! Watch now to find strength in the promises of our faithful God!

John 6:68-69 says, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.” This week Pastor Jeff walks us through the Scripture John 6:60-71. He teaches us that we must Hold Fast to Jesus for he is the One True God.

Revelation 2:18-29 | Adam Smith

Revelation 2:18-29 | Adam Smith

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This powerful message on holding fast in a world of compromise explores the message Jesus gave to the church of Pergamos in Revelation. Discover how this ancient city—filled with pagan temples and Caesar worship—created intense spiritual pressure on believers, yet some remained faithful even unto death. Learn why Jesus described Pergamos as 'where Satan has his throne' and what that means for Christians living in spiritually hostile environments today. This message examines how compromise subtly enters through doctrine, culture, entertainment, and relationships, and provides biblical strategies to recognize and resist it. Understand the dangerous teachings Jesus identified—the doctrine of Balaam and the Nicolaitans—and their modern equivalents that threaten spiritual growth. The message unpacks Jesus' solution to compromise: genuine repentance that changes both thinking and direction. Explore the three remarkable promises Jesus offers to those who overcome: hidden manna, a white stone, and a new name. This teaching includes practical application questions to help identify areas of compromise in your own life and steps to align more fully with Christ. Perfect for Christians struggling with cultural pressure, those seeking spiritual revival, or anyone wanting to understand how to live with integrity in a compromising world.

"Hold fast to dreams / For if dreams die / Life is a broken-winged bird /That cannot fly."-Langston Hughes This quote reminds us that we must keep our dreams alive, hold on to them, and work hard towards them! MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christ: Above All | Week 4 Hold Fast June 22, 2025 Pastor Dominick Farone 00:00 Hold fast by giving a defense 18:39 Hold fast by not compromising

By Kevin Call - It's been said many Christians have been martyred. More since the reign of Caesar. As time goes on the persecution has gotten worse. What gave those men and women the courage to stand firm? Do I have what it takes to face death and stand firm?

Philippians 2: 1-16 Philippians is a letter about joy! Writing from prison, Paul describes the joys of following Christ and persevering for the gospel, and the secret to being content in any situation. We know from the letter that the Philippians were facing a lot of hardship (and Paul wasn't exactly living the high life himself). Paul is telling the Philippians to “hold fast and shine,” no matter how bleak and troubling things look!

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Today we acknowledge Dads everywhere for Father's Day as we continue our series "Summer Setlist." Listen to "Hold Fast to Your Purpose" for an inspiring message from Pastor T that is significant for fathers and applicable to everyone.Connect with our church: @ascentchurchva Connect with our lead pastor: @pastor.tlane

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If we would enter the eternal home that's being prepared for us, it's essential that we hold fast to Jesus, learn from the past, and hold fast today.

Hi friends, Bralynn here! In this deep and joy-filled conversation with my dear friend Virginia Killingsworth, we covered so much ground—from divine downloads and spiritual blueprints to real-world tech struggles and how to steward God-given visions through mentorship, strategy, and community. We laughed, reminisced, and got very real about the challenges and rewards of stepping into something new.Virginia opened up about the spiritual initiation that launched her next phase, how God handed her a blueprint, and what it's really taken to bring that vision to life. We talked about the beautiful tension between deep spiritual formation and practical logistics, how groups can become containers for transformation, and why this online era is a lifeline for kingdom pioneers scattered across the globe.Whether you're building a mentoring group, pioneering new territory, or just trying to follow what God's put in your heart, this conversation will both inspire and equip you.  Enjoy!BIO: For over 30 years, Virginia Killingsworth has ministered to children, teens, and families in residential settings and has pastored people in a vast array of situations. She accesses the wisdom of heaven to enable people to understand and cooperate with the Father throughout their unique spiritual maturation process. She is skilled at untangling even the most complex stronghold and releasing Holy Spirit's healing and freedom into the deep places of the soul. Her passion is to help people identify and walk in the fullness of their destinies and to live victoriously from heaven to earth.HIGHLIGHTS:Your blueprint comes with grace.When God gives you a vision, He also releases the grace to walk it out—but you have to partner with Him for learning and stewarding it according to His will. Spiritual maturity unlocks new levels of authority and responsibility.Spiritual downloads require natural action.Receiving a divine strategy isn't enough; implementation matters. That's where support, systems, and mentors come in.Spirit-led deconstruction is not destruction — it's transformation.Virginia talked about how God sometimes brings “total annihilation” — not to destroy us, but to prune, refine, and rebuild on a Kingdom blueprint. It's not always comfy, but it's deeply fruitful.We're in a cosmic shift — the old wineskin is being dismantled.This isn't just a personal journey. We're all living in a time where God is shaking up systems, structures, and spiritual norms. The old container can't hold what's coming — and that includes how we do groups, church, and business.Don't Abandon Connection—Redefine ItJust because the old church model is fading doesn't mean we're not meant to gather. We're wired for connection, so we need to ask: “What does the new thing look like, and how do we birth it?”Hold Fast to Eternal PrinciplesWe can't throw out the core truths—but we must let go of the forms they once took. Not everyone is in the same place spiritually—designing entry points into your community and setting expectations keeps the group strong.Ecclesia is not a hangout.It's not even a prayer and worship gathering. True ecclesia is governmental—it's about authority, alignment, getting Father's will for a situation and bringing heaven's justice into the earth.You need language alignment.A shared vocabulary builds unity. Courses or launch pads help bring group members to the same spiritual "page."Tech will make or break your group.Free tools often don't integrate well. Investing in good tech saves massive headaches later.It's okay to phase your business.Don't launch everything at once. Tier your offers and grow with grace—just like Virginia's 3-tier mentorship model.Mentorship requires flexibility and flow.It's not one-size-fits-all. Be prepared to adjust and pivot as your group's needs emerge.Kingdom communities must be cultivated.Many people don't have a church that speaks their language. Online mentoring groups fill that gap beautifully.Don't despise humble beginnings.Rocky starts, tech challenges, and clunky systems are part of the process—God still uses them.Teaching vs. facilitating is a balance.Mature groups don't always need constant teaching—they need space to practice governing, collaborate, and grow.God is in the structure, too.Strategy, systems, tech, and leadership all carry the anointing when they're aligned with His vision.LINKS for VIRGINIA:– Join Overshadowed: Virginia's group mentorship program—birthed by a divine blueprint and brought to life through practical support (shout-out to Bralynn!). It's a space for helping others navigate and step into this new age of Kingdom fullness. https://VirginiaKillingsworth.com mentoring tab.– Check out Virginia's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@VirginiaKillingsworthLINKS for BRALYNN: – Coaching for Business and Breakthrough Encounters: http://SpiritCenteredBusiness.comCopyright 2025 - Bralynn Newby Int'l, LLC. All rights reserved.

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What does it look like to hold fast and move forward—at the same time?In this heart-filled wrap-up of our ImpactUp series, Jon + Becky reflect on eight powerful lessons that emerged from this season's conversations around resilience, clarity, and building momentum in times of uncertainty.From grounding ourselves in community to embracing the unknown, you'll walk away with practical takeaways and a renewed sense of purpose. We talk about the power of story, the strength in showing up authentically, and how we can all anchor ourselves in values—especially when the world feels wobbly.This one's a love letter to nonprofit leaders, social impact folks, and anyone navigating change with heart.

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We're leaning into the theme Hold Fast—and exploring how community becomes our anchor in the midst of change.

Welcome to Sylvan Way and thanks for joining us as we worship Jesus! Hold Fast or Fall Away - Revelation 2:18-29 Where we seek to Love God, Love Others, and Live on Mission. We are a church that strives to live fully for Jesus, while sharing His story with others. To learn more: sylvanway.com Send us your prayer requests & comments: sylvanway.com/connect To partner with us through giving: sylvanway.

Our generation, more than ever before, struggles to have any long term hope and vision of the future! The way ahead looks increasingly uncertain making the warning of Jesus about attitudes in the last days more and more evident, “Watch yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap … stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things …” [Luke 21 v.34-36]All 3 of our readings today contain lessons that are in some way relevant. Joshua (ch. 18) reprimands 7 of the 12 tribes for making no progress in settling in the land, “How long will you put off going in to take possession of the land which the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you?” [v.3] How many are baptised (in a sense crossing the Jordan) but then make no real progress?The LORD gives Isaiah (ch. 24) an awesome word picture of his ultimate dismay, anger and actions toward a world that “lies defiled under its inhabitants' so that “a curse devours the earth, and its inhabitants suffer for their guilt” [v.5,6] This creates a time when “all joy has grown dark” [v.11] and “its transgression lies heavy upon it, and it falls, and will not rise again.”[v.20]And so “on that day the LORD will punish the host of heaven”[v.21], that is, all who have enjoyed prominence and did what the people wanted, leading them astray, morally and in every other way. All will be “ashamed, for the LORD of hosts reigns on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, and his glory will be before his elders” [v.23] This time is beyond our imagining! How wonderful to be an elder!In Hebrews “the unchangeable character of his (God's) purpose” [6 v.17] is emphasized and Paul's “desire (that) each one of you … show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish …” [v.11] like the 7 tribes Joshua reprimanded; but instead have “full assurance.”.Let us more than ever desire to read and meditate on God's word to help us fully develop that “assurance” – only there will we find “strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us” [v.18]Hebrews ch. 7 stresses that Jesus is our High Priest and “he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.” [v.25] We all need the “intercession” of Jesus to help us to “hold fast” and increase our clear vision through constantly reading in the divine

God has made room for us in Himself, for our humanity, forever. Persevere in making space for God in your life. Homily for the Ascension of the Lord.

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"If" can be a very important word if someone thinks it means they can lose their salvation. That is how some might interpret 1 Corinthians 15:2 where the Apostle Paul says, "you are saved , if you hold fast to that word which I preached to you." The word that Paul preached is the gospel he reminds them of in verses 3-4. The readers had received the gospel and believed it, so there is no doubt they are saved (as many other passages in the epistle show). They were saved or delivered from hell. But what does Paul mean by using the present tense as if to say "you are being saved"? He is telling them that their steadfastness to the truths of the gospel will continue to deliver them from sin. That is why he reminds them about the death of Christ for our sins and His resurrectioin in verses 3-4. Those truths that were the foundation of our salvation are also the foundation of our Christian growth and sanctification, as also explained by our union with Christ in Romans 6:2-5. If they depart from these identification truths, then their salvation will be "in vain," or not reach its intended purpose of their sanctification. The gospel truths that saved us also sanctify us, or continue to save us. This episode is from GraceNotes no. 62. Please let us know what you think, like it, and share it. #GraceLifeMinistries#sanctification#eternalsecurity

Hebrews: The True and Better - Hebrews 4.14-16Jobey McGintyPaying attention to the “small words” in the bible is of critical importance for us. Whether it is “and” or “but” or “if,” all of these make a huge difference in understanding what the Lord is telling us. And in Hebrews, we see a lot of these, and in particular we see a lot of two important phrases: Because, and Therefore. Because we have a “great High Priest” who entered into the heavens on our behalf, we then therefore should hold firmly to the confession of our faith in Him. And this great High Priest actually comes alongside of us and empowers us to hold firmly to the saving truth of the Gospel.

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An illustration of faith and patience (13-15)The reason for faith and patience (16-18a)The purpose of faith and patience (18b)

In Hebrews 10, believers are encouraged and exhorted to continue on in three specific things: drawing near to God, holding fast to hope, and stirring up the church. But how many of us lack confidence in doing these things? I want us to look to the cross and the words found in Hebrews 10, and to be moved in doing these things. Let us carry on this commission today! ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://a.co/d/0vE5Cji CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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How do you fund what matters when everything feels urgent—and uncertain? In this episode of our Hold Fast series, we sit down with Hali Lee—philanthropy innovator, author of The Big We, and founding partner of Radiant Strategies—for a candid conversation on funding with heart, courage, and community at the center. Hali shares hard-earned wisdom from building collective giving movements like the Asian Women Giving Circle and Donors of Color Network, reminding us that generosity flows through relationships, not just resources. Together, we explore how nonprofits can build trust-based funding relationships, embrace smart shifts toward diversification, and create spaces of belonging that inspire action. ❤️If you've been craving practical strategies and soulful encouragement for navigating power imbalances, donor shifts, and fundraising burnout—this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and root deeper. You'll hear:Why now is the moment for individuals—and for belongingBuilding trust without losing yourselfSmall teams, smart shifts: diversifying without burning outCollective giving models for grassroots growthEpisode Highlights: The Importance of Relationships in Philanthropy (02:55)Navigating Urgency and Trust in Nonprofits (05:59)The Future of Philanthropy: Inclusivity and Collaboration (09:01)Collective Generosity vs Big Philanthropy (12:11)Connecting Through Shared Experiences (22:39)The Power of Community and Belonging (24:06)Grassroots Movement for Collective Action (26:03)Finding Joy in Connection (30:43)Empowering Individuals to Create Change (32:37)Episode Shownotes: www.weareforgood.com/episode/619Thank You to our Partners

Welcome to the Grace in Focus podcast. Today, Bob Wilkin and Ken Yates are fielding a question about “Holding fast” in Hebrews 3:6. How are we “His house”? What is this referring to? How can we grow in confidence? Keep grace in focus!

When strategy feels like a moving target, how do you hold fast to what really matters?In today's episode, Ori Carmel shares how to hold fast to your true mission when everything feels uncertain, and how our quick decisions might be holding us back.

Is Satan Real? A Biblical Analysis Join Tony Brewer in this episode of 'Cogitations' as he delves deep into the existence of Satan according to the Bible. Tony discusses various viewpoints on whether Satan is a literal being or a metaphorical symbol, referencing scripture and theological arguments. The episode also covers topics such as the interpretation of demons, the nature of spiritual beings, and the allegorization of biblical doctrines. Tune in to hear Tony's robust defense of Satan's literal existence and the implications for Christian theology.00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview00:29 Supporting the Podcast: How You Can Help01:29 Engaging with the Audience 02:07 Technical Check and Live Streaming 03:25 Introducing the Main Topic: Satan's Existence05:19 Debating the Nature of Satan10:42 Biblical Evidence of Satan as an Entity 12:13 Modern Interpretations and Misconceptions19:47The Extremes of Satan's Influence20:53 Satan's Role in Judas' Betrayal21:17 Satan's Deception and Symbolism21:56 The Binding of Satan 25:03 Satan's Devices and Strategies27:37 The Reality of Satan30:12 Viewer Comments and Interaction32:45 Concluding Thoughts and Announcements

Hebrews 10:19-25 – Hold Fast

In this episode of our Hold Fast series, we're leaning into what it really means to lead with purpose—especially when the weight of funding pressures feels unrelenting. Iara Peng joins us for a heart-opening conversation that invites nonprofit leaders to breathe a little deeper and reimagine funding as a partnership, not just a transaction.With compassion and clarity, Iara offers a vision for building trust-based relationships rooted in alignment and shared purpose. You'll walk away with practical ways to pause the hustle, reclaim time for strategic thinking, prioritize fewer but better-aligned funders, and lean into storytelling as a spacious, powerful tool. It's the reminder we all need: you are already enough. Your work matters. And there's a more intentional, more human way forward.

In this special episode of our Hold Fast series, we're bringing you a replay from our March members-only meetup featuring nonprofit legal and operational powerhouse, Scott Curran.As the former Chief General Counsel for the Clinton Foundation, Scott has navigated massive change and complexity — and he joined us to help you do the same. In this timely conversation, Scott walks us through the essential operational steps every nonprofit should be taking to prepare for a period of federal upheaval and uncertainty.We cover everything from accounting and legal, to HR, leadership development, and board structure — with actionable takeaways you can put into practice right away. It's grounding, insightful, and exactly the kind of clear-headed guidance we all need right now.✨ Want to be part of conversations like this in real time? Join our membership for just $30/month and never miss a member meetup again.Support the showBecome a Member and Get All-Access to Everything We Are For Good!Experience the Impact Uprising Membership by We Are For Good: an ecosystem to learn, connect + grow in the power of a value-aligned community. Members gather monthly with Jon + Becky at exclusive members-only meetups + get video access to all new podcast episodes in an ad-free experience + so much more! Learn more + join us at weareforgood.com.Say hi

The world is changing—fast. As a nonprofit leader, how do you hold fast to your mission when everything feels uncertain? In this episode of our new Hold Fast series, we're joined by Brooke Richie Babbage, founder of Bending Arc Consulting and host of the Nonprofit Mastermind Podcast, to break down what real resilience looks like in practice.Brooke introduces her powerful framework for building a resilient organization—one that doesn't just survive uncertainty but thrives through it. She shares the three core elements of resilience (Strategic Clarity, Capacity, and Capital) and walks us through her 4-step process for designing organizations that are strong, adaptable, and built to last.If you're leading a small team with limited capacity, feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty, or struggling to scale your impact, this episode is for you. You'll walk away with practical, actionable steps to stabilize and grow your organization.Plus, Brooke's “One Good Thing” will change the way you think about resilience in your daily work.Tune in to learn: ✅ What resilience really means for nonprofit organizations ✅ How to build clarity, capacity, and capital—even with a small team ✅ A step-by-step approach to designing a resilient, high-impact nonprofit ✅ How to move from feeling stuck to executing with confidenceLet's build something that lasts. Listen now.

How do we stay steady when we need it most?In this episode of Gather At The Well, Lindsey explores what it means to hold fast — to your values, your purpose, and your inner knowing. Through grounding somatic practices, personal reflections, and the rhythms that keep her team at The Teaching Well aligned, she offers a framework for leading with clarity and care.This episode is full of tools to help you slow down, tune inward, and lead from a place of steadiness. You'll walk away with: