Podcasts about holy days

By Scott Ashley - There are a number of important factors that are often read over in the accounts of Christs suffering. This message discusses why Christ had to suffer and a number of key elements often overlooked.

By David W Hershberger - One of the greatest single predictors of success is grit. What does the Bible say about grit? How is it defined? What are the four psychological assets that cultivate it? How is it developed? We answer these questions in light of Scripture, learning the answer to these questions so we can thrive in

By Clint Porter - We think glory is winning, rising, and ending up on top—gaining the power to make life bend our way. Mark's Gospel is about to flip that script so hard that, by the end, you'll be forced to ask whether you've actually understood “triumph” at all.

By Cliff Wickman - The answer to the question "why did Christ have to die?" is a doctrine known in theological terms as an atonement theory. Our answer to that question is not unique among the millions of professing Christians. And it has a name: Penal Substitution.

By Tom Robinson - We look at the overlap between the story of Purim and the New Testament Passover and Unleavened Bread--both in time and in theme--and the example for us.

By Roy Jackson - Some activities, otherwise being enjoyable, can destroy us if abused. Other things, as soon as they are practiced work only to destroy us. We need to beware of the ability of some practices to ruin the quality of our lives, and even destroy us.

By Ethan May - We as Christians must seek to change our hearts into another heart, one we can only receive from Christ Who dwells in us through the Holy Spirit. How do we fully receive that other heart?

Saturday, February 28, 2026E11: Invitation to RepentanceIntroduction:On this Saturday of the first week of Lent, let us explore spiritual repentance and our willingness to confess our transgressions to God. Join me as I guide you through a moment of spiritual reflection and growth.Scripture Reading:Isaiah 1:18-19Meditation:Find a quiet space free from distractions and focus on your breathing, inviting the presence of God, centering your hearts to hear God's word. Let us take some time to feel God's presence as we bring to mind our sins and our desire to turn away from them.Reflection Prompts:What areas of your life do you need to ask for forgiveness and need repentance?Are there ways in which you have fallen short of God's commands?Are there injustices you need to address or opportunities to extend compassion to others?**************EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE1. I am the Lord your God: you shall not have strange Gods before me. • Have I treated people, or things as more important than God? • Do I give God time every day in prayer? • Do I seek to love Him with my whole heart? • Are there other "gods" in my life? Money, security, power, people, etc.? 2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. • Have my words, actively or passively, put down God, the Church, or people? 3. Remember to keep holy the Lord's Day. • Have I missed Mass on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation? • Do I look for ways to spend time with family on Sunday? 4. Honor your father and your mother. • Do I show my parents due respect? • Do I seek to maintain good communication with my parents where possible? 5. You shall not kill. • Have I harmed another through physical, verbal, or emotional means, including gossip or manipulation of any kind? 6. You shall not commit adultery. • Have I respected the physical and sexual dignity of others and of myself? • Have I been faithful to my marriage vows in thought and action? 7. You shall not steal. • Have I taken or wasted time or resources that belonged to another? • Have I stolen what is not mine? • Do I waste time at work, school, and home? 8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. • Have I gossiped, told lies, or embellished stories at the expense of another? • Do I speak badly of others behind their back? 9. You shall not covet your neighbor's spouse. • Have I honored my spouse with my full affection and exclusive love? 10. You shall not covet your neighbor's goods. • Am I content with my own means and needs, or do I compare myself to others unnecessarily? • Am I jealous of what other people have?**************I invite you to join me daily in this sacred journey of Lent. I encourage you to embrace the transformative power of God's grace in your life.The best way you can support this podcast is by taking a few moments to RATE & REVIEW on your podcast app. This will ensure this podcast is visible to more listeners.Also, if you desire additional faithful inspiration beyond this podcast, follow me on Instagram @_bythewell. There, we can continue our journey together, sharing reflections, thoughts, and moments of spiritual connection.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/_bythewell/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Note: Each episode of "Seasons By the Well: Lenten Reflections and Meditations" will follow a similar format, providing daily reflections, guided meditations, and opportunities for personal growth throughout the Lenten season.

By William Bradford - The third part in a new series of mid-week Bible studies, covering the book of Hebrews. This session continues in the first few verses of Hebrews.

Film and television reviewer Tamar Munch joins Kathryn to talk about Holy Days, Scrubs, and Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model.

By Raymond Clore - Review some OT and NT examples of grace. Illustrate that salvation is free to us, but has some conditions for us to receive the free gift. Salvation is a life long process.

By Lynn L Leiby - In Exodus 12, there is a peculiar phrase that describes the transition from one day to another, and it's translated as "between the evenings". Considerable debate has gone for centuries: is this is the beginning of a day, the twilight period between sunset and dark. Or is this the afternoon ending

By Chuck Smith - You might know the story about Ancient Israel breaking the covenant God made with them. Do you know the rest of the story?

By Sal Cimino Jr - The search for perfection has been sought after since the beginning of time. In this message we will see that God's church is made up of imperfect people. Scripture shows that God has always worked through flawed congregations, both in the Old and New Testaments. In order to become a more Godly

By Lewis Vanausdle - This message emphasizes the call for believers to strive for unity as one body in Christ, drawing on the shared symbolism of the Passover bread and the example of communal meals such as nsima in Malawi. Through passages in 1 Corinthians and Ephesians, the sermon explains that although God's people

By David Chornomaz - This message centers on the biblical principle of personal responsibility before God, using Ezekiel 18 to correct the mistaken belief that individuals are punished for the sins of their parents. Acknowledging that parents can strongly influence their children, the sermon stresses that influence is

By Jeremiah Burnhauser - Today we have almost unlimited information, literally at our fingertips. Instead of truth increasing, we see just the opposite. How do we know what is true? In this message we look at what truth is and the key to discerning truth.

By Michael Greider - When parts of the bible that might not seem relevant to our day to day lives, often reveal an interesting facet about God that can be applied in meaningful ways today.

By Ken Loucks - What does it actually mean to “have the mind of Christ”? In this message, we walk through Scripture to see how God thinks — in terms of purpose, law, family, truth, and mercy — and why that matters for everyday decisions. This is not abstract theology; it is practical thinking that affects how we

By Jon Davies - Scientists have various theories about the universe and it's origin. The "Big Bang" has been put forth as one possibility. But what is God's role in the physical universe? The Bible gives us much information, such that we should not be left confused.

By Ben Light - We all make plans. We dream about the life we hope to build — the career, the family, the comforts, the future we envision for ourselves. But what happens when God's plan looks different from ours? Esther did not plan to become queen of Persia. Amos did not seek to be a prophet. The Shunammite woman

By William Bradford - Part 2 in a sermon series about our incredible future and what we can do to prepare for God's plans for us.

By Mario Seiglie - Find out how our thoughts and attitudes develop in our brains. Ill thoughts and bad attitudes can be changed to good ones through a renewing of our minds. We can take three action steps to do this as we prepare for the coming Passover.

By Mike Phelps - We must recognize our community, foundation of truth, communal responsibilities, and need for prayer together.

By David Jones - Preparing for the Passover requires that we examine ourselves. Taking of the body and blood of Christ begins by first taking extreme responsibility for ourselves.

By Jorge de Campos - We can really change our mind, physically and spiritually. Furthermore, with the help of God's Power it will lead to the transformation of our human nature to divine nature. As we approach the Passover it is particularly encouraging that God is literally helping us change. We have a responsibility

By Chuck Smith - Join us as we study depression in the Bible, what depression looks like today and why Satan uses depression as a way to destroy people.

By Scott McKeon - II Cor. 5:17 says, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away, and all things have become new. What are the old things that need to pass away?

By Gary Petty - Three ways we can examine ourselves in preparing for Passover.

By Donald Hooser - To celebrate God's Sabbath day, to make it a joyful day that means a lot to you in your good Sabbath keeping.

By Greg A Baker - The question was asked of 3 AI bots - If AI were the devil, how would you destroy the next generation without them even knowing it? This is a very eye opening video sermon .

By Jay Ledbetter - God's kindness, embodied in the appearing of Christ, transforms sinners—making them alive, known to God, and rooted deeply in His love.

By Mark Skapura - Let's continue exploring being closer to God through prayer and avoid being prey of the evil one, who seeks to distract, divide, and conquer. What are we doing the precious commodity God gives to us – time? We can learn from the message to the Laodicea church to ensure we aren't following the same

By John Freeman - Heart and Soul is a Bible phrase that means to do something with all your might. The most familiar example is Dt 6:5 "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might". One verse in the Bible says that God Himself is going to do something with His

By Jim Hooser - How God in His infinite wisdom, through these Holy Days, has given us a cohesive program that teaches us each year our need to have our sins forgiven. Then how to overcome the sins and finally to have the strength and power to grow and be like our Elder Brother, Jesus Christ.

By Jorge de Campos - We can really change our mind, physically and spiritually. Furthermore, with the help of God's Power it will lead to the transformation of our human nature to divine nature. As we approach the Passover it is particularly encouraging that God is literally helping us change. We have a responsibility

By Gregory Sanny - Steadfastness is a good quality in many of our typical activities, but we can say we are steadfast toward God but still be wavering if God is not our first priority in devotion.

By Thomas Randle - When things go wrong in our life, many tend to ask "why" God allowed it to happen. How can we have joy in our life when we are faced with trials, and what does God want us to learn from them?

By Don Ward - This sermon explores the faithful characteristics of Peter, the apostle of hope. Jesus gave him the keys to the kingdom. Which Peter gave to the Church. The keys of the kingdom are also equated with the key of David. The sermon also shows how Peter endured many trials while doing the work of God. He

By Tony Stith - In this sermon, Tony reflects on 35 years of marriage and shares seven key “ingredients” that have strengthened his relationship with his wife. Using the metaphor of a recipe, he emphasizes agape love as the foundation, mutual submission, vulnerability, being emotionally and spiritually present

By Daniel Apartian - This second sermon on holiness focuses on how we become holy like God. We cannot manufacture our own holiness. It comes only from one source – God, and it comes through his holy spirit. We are both made holy and are to become holy. This is the difference between justification and sanctification. The

By Victor T Hou - The parable only takes 5 verses but carries important lessons. In this message, we discuss the overall point of the parable, which is clearly stated in the text. Then, we provide the important background of what was a Pharisee and what was a tax collector and how each was perceived by the society at

By Stephen Bouchette - We were created as emotive creatures. One emotion we have is shame – an emotion that might be helpful to us, if used properly to motive us for change.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma. Ash Wednesday. Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum. Not a Holy Day of Obligation. Day of Fast (ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up) First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent

By Jorge de Campos - Paul describes characteristics of deacons and deaconesses. Christ is the head of the House of God, of the Church of the Living God, of the pillar and ground of the Truth. We got to strive for godliness. Jesus came in the flesh, proved tht He was who He was as God backed Him up with His power, God's

By Jorge de Campos - Paul describes characteristics of deacons and deaconesses. Christ is the head of the House of God, of the Church of the Living God, of the pillar and ground of the Truth. We got to strive for godliness. Jesus came in the flesh, proved tht He was who He was as God backed Him up with His power, God's

By Ken Loucks - Are spiritual gifts about talent, personality, or something deeper? In this study of 1 Corinthians 12, we examine what Paul was really correcting in Corinth—and why misunderstanding grace-gifts can quietly damage a congregation today. You'll see where these gifts come from, why God distributes them

By William Bradford - The second part in a new series of mid-week Bible studies, covering the book of Hebrews. This session continues the introduction and delves into the first few verses of Hebrews.

The St. Paul Center's daily scripture reflections from the Mass for Ash Wednesday by Dr. John Bergsma. Ash Wednesday. Begin Lenten Preparation for the Easter Triduum. Not a Holy Day of Obligation. Day of Fast (ages 18-59) and Abstinence from Meat (age 14 and up) First Reading: Joel 2: 12-18 Responsorial Psalm: Psalms 51: 3-4, 5-6ab, 12-13, 14 and 17 Second Reading: Second Corinthians 5: 20 – 6:2 Verse Before the Gospel: Psalms 95: 8 Gospel: Matthew 6: 1-6, 16-18   Learn more about the Mass at www.stpaulcenter.com Join Dr. Shane Owens—Associate Professor of Theology at Franciscan University—together with Fr. Dave Pivonka, Dr. John Bergsma, Megan Hjelmstad, and Emily Stimpson Chapman for our Lent Bible Across America study. Sign up to join the movement today at www.stpaulcenter.com/lent

Bible Study (3:03) James 1:1-11 The Catholic Church is the gathering of Israel John 14:6 Why did Jesus groan from the depth of his heart? Letters (23:30) - Transgender care and insurance (27:15) - historicity of the book of Daniel (30:08) - Purgatory and the Bible (31:45) - God's Forgiveness Word of the Day (34:34) Zizania Callers (37:19) - Who writes the prayers for the Mass? (40:55) - Holy Days of Obligation (43:44) - The Quran and Jesus (45:47) - Is it ok to go to Mass twice on Ash Wednesday? (46:34) - Perpetual virginity of Mary