Podcasts about hungering

Don't Just Stand There - Pt 7 - Saving Room for The Good Stuff - Matthew 9:14-15 - Practice: Fasting - Fasting seems utterly alien in our Super-Size-Me age. But Jesus clearly assumed we would do it. Why? What benefits are found in intentionally denying ourselves? What are some practical instructions on how to do this strange thing?

What is righteousness, and why should we pursue it? Join Joy and Bob as they discuss it this week!Also, we have some questions for you, our listeners! If you have a moment, please ⁠⁠fill out our survey⁠⁠ and give us your feedback about the podcast. Thanks in advance!

CURRENT SERIES - The Torch and the Pail What if we removed every transaction from our faith, every promise of reward, every threat of consequence? An ancient Sufi story tells of an angel carrying a torch to burn down the mansions of heaven and a pail to put out the fires of hell so that we might finally see who truly loves God. Not out of fear. Not to earn mercy. Just love, for love's sake. This series is an invitation to come home to a faith with no strings attached, where perfect love casts out fear, and God desires mercy, not sacrifice. What does it look like to simply love God for the sake of love itself? Come and let's explore this journey of faith together.

Kingdom Realities of the Holy Spirit | KWR0060 Kingdom War Room Description In this powerful episode of the Kingdom War Room, Dr. Michael Lake, Dr. Mike Spaulding, and Dr. Corby Shuey confront many of the theological errors and spiritual deceptions that have infiltrated the modern charismatic movement. Together, they examine the true biblical role of the Holy Spirit, the difference between the New Birth and Spirit empowerment, the misuse of spiritual gifts, and the growing danger of counterfeit signs and wonders in the last days. The discussion moves deeply into Scripture, exposing how emotionalism, entertainment-driven Christianity, and modern mystical movements have replaced authentic discipleship and intimacy with God. The team also explores the biblical purpose of the gifts of the Spirit, the importance of the fruit of the Spirit, discernment regarding modern revival movements, and how believers can prepare spiritually for the rise of deception connected to the Antichrist system. This episode is a sobering but encouraging call for believers to return to covenant faithfulness, authentic prayer, deep study of the Word of God, and genuine intimacy with Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. Kingdom War Room #60 challenges the remnant to move beyond hype and emotionalism into a Spirit-led life grounded in truth, holiness, discernment, and the Word of God.

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Today, Pastor Joe Belzer speaks a message and guided prayer on Hungering and Thirsting to Repent.   You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at our website. We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our YouTube channel, on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. You can also visit us at Facebook or Instagram.

What if the Beatitudes aren't just a list of virtues—but a roadmap for spiritual transformation?In this episode of Hidden Wisdom, Megan Farner and Cory Jensen explore the Beatitudes as a powerful pattern of ascension—moving from spiritual awakening, through transformation, and ultimately into union with God. This conversation reveals how Christ's teachings outline a step-by-step inner journey: emptying the false, receiving truth, becoming whole, and embodying divine love.You'll learn how concepts like being “poor in spirit,” “meek,” and “pure in heart” are not just moral ideals—but stages in a deeply transformative process. Plus, a profound discussion on what it really means to become a peacemaker—and why that can only happen after inner healing and alignment.If you've ever felt like there's more depth to Jesus' teachings than you've been taught, this episode will open your eyes.00:00 Introduction & Retreat Announcement 02:50 Reframing the Beatitudes: More Than Virtues 05:30 The Pattern of Ascension in Scripture 09:20 Internal Transformation vs Religious Busyness 11:30 Poor in Spirit: Awakening to Need 14:30 Mourning & Reconnection with God 18:45 Meekness: Surrendering Control 20:50 The Three Stages of Transformation Explained 21:00 Hungering for Righteousness 23:30 Receiving & Extending Mercy 26:50 Pure in Heart: Inner Unity & Integrity 28:40 Becoming a Peacemaker (What It REALLY Means) 31:30 Can You Skip Steps to Be a Peacemaker? 33:00 Heart at War vs Heart at Peace 34:20 Seeing Others Through God's Eyes 37:20 Persecution & Spiritual Mission 41:20 Temple Symbolism & Ascension Pattern 46:00 Beatitudes vs Jacob's “Woes” (Contrast Pattern) 56:40 The Two Paths: Ascension vs Descent 58:30 Ask, Seek, Knock: The Invitation to All 01:00:00 The Journey Never EndsResources & ReferencesThe Wisdom Jesus by Cynthia Bourgeault The Anatomy of Peace by The Arbinger Institute  The Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5–7)  2 Nephi 9 (Jacob's discourse comparison) If you're ready to move from understanding into lived experience, join me for Parting the Veil Women's Retreat this June near Paragonah. 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!

Click HERE to send us a text message! We face horrors undreamt of in the darkness of Fomoria; but will anyone survive to tell the tale? This brand new Mork Borg compatible RPG is launching on Kickstarter on April 7th, and we are previewing it via the Quickstart rules available right now!This is the finale of our three-part series, where our cabal will face what lurks in the depths of the darkness. This episode was sponsored by Fomoria, a brand new game coming to Kickstarter on TODAY! You can back it at the link below:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jnohr/fomoriaOur theme music is “A World Beneath the Earth” by Pete Marsh and the Bogmen. This episode features music from their upcoming Fomoria RPG Soundtrack, as well as music from ThWhalee including songs Carrion, Shield Wall, Swamp Litany and the Hunger.

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

What are you truly hungry for? In this message from the Sermon on the Mount, we explore one of Jesus' most searching beatitudes: "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Jesus isn't describing a casual preference — He's describing a desperate, driving need. The question is whether our deepest hunger is aimed at the right thing. We'll unpack what it truly means to be blessed (makarios), what it looks like to hunger and thirst for righteousness in both its relational and moral dimensions, and how God promises to fill that hunger through justification, sanctification, and ultimately glorification. We'll also get practical — looking at how fasting, auditing our appetites, and practicing relational righteousness can help us grow in our hunger for God and the life He calls us to.

Anne Casey drops by to read from and talk about her latest book Seang (Hungering). Anne talks about how the book came about including how she found her "girls" at the Newcastle Industrial School for Girls, pathway to PhD thesis, importance of the mother tongue (Gaeilge, which she speaks so beautifully), the ongoing impact of the Irish famine, the connections between Irish and First Nation experiences of imperialism, the revival of lost history through poetics and much more. Towards the end of our conversation, Anne mentioned one of her poems "A City Girl" which was written after Henry Lawson's ‘A Bush Girl'. We didn't have time for her to read the piece but Anne kindly shared an exclusive recording of Rosie McDonald's musical version, with Rosie on guitar and vocals, Jacqueline McPhee on violin and vocals, and Cliona Molins on harp and vocals. You can watch that here: https://youtu.be/kmtd75rHiZERead Elizabeth Walton's review of Seang here: https://compulsivereader.com/2026/02/17/a-review-of-seang-hungering-by-anne-casey/Visit Anne Casey's website here: http://www.anne-casey.com/Visit Prankqueans here: https://prankqueans.com/

In today's discussion we continue to meditate on the reality of the righteousness of God in terms of doing right by our neighbors. What does it mean to hunger and thirst? How can we assess what we're currently hungry and thirsty for? How can we begin to move forward in practicing righteousness?

Do you hunger and thirst for righteousness? What would that even look like? In the fourth quality of these' upside-down blessings, Jesus tells us this is the key to finding satisfaction in life.Join me for today's Daily Word & Prayer to discover more about Jesus' upside-down blessings.Scripture Used in Today's MessageMatthew 5:5Proverbs 27:202 Peter 2:12-14Hebrews 11:24-27To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

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Are you hungry for something more? In this powerful and encouraging sermon based on John 8:1–11, discover what it truly means to hunger and thirst for the Word of God. In the story of the woman caught in adultery, we see accusation, shame, and condemnation—but we also see mercy, truth, and transformation through Jesus Christ. While religious leaders came with stones, Jesus responded with wisdom and grace. When He declared, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first,” everything changed. This message will help you: Understand how God's Word satisfies the deepest hunger of your soul Recognize the difference between condemnation and conviction Experience the transforming power of grace and truth Develop a deeper desire for daily time in Scripture Walk in freedom instead of shame If you have ever felt condemned, unworthy, or spiritually dry, this sermon will remind you that Jesus does not cancel you—He calls you higher. When we hunger and thirst for His Word, we encounter mercy that restores and truth that transforms.

Fasting isn't about self-denial for its own sake — it's about desire. In this message, we explore why Jesus fasted, why His followers still do, and how hunger can become a pathway to deeper dependence on and partnering with God for intimacy and change.CITY CHURCH EXISTS TO HELP PEOPLE FIND THEIR WAY TO GOD FROM WHERE THEY ARE.You can find us here:www.citychurchboulder.com www.facebook.com/citychurchboulder www.instagram.com/citychurchboulder

Matthew 5:1-2, 6 - Seeing the crowds, He [Jesus] went up on the mountain, and when He sat down, His disciples came to Him. And He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: … “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”

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Where do you turn when you feel the pressure of a "double-minded" world, or when your own heart feels weary? As we begin a new year, we often look for ways to improve our lives through resolutions, but the psalmist in Psalm 119:113-144 points us toward a more certain, life-giving trajectory: a resolute devotion to the Word of God.Join us as we continue our verse-by-verse journey through Psalm 119. In this teaching, Pastor Tom Yarbrough explores how to cultivate a hearty spiritual appetite for the truth. Through these ancient stanzas, we discover that God is our hiding place and our shield, offering a strong defense when we feel under attack or uncertain. Learn how the well-tried promises of Scripture provide a steady footing and a hope that will never be put to shame.To find more resources like these, follow us:Website: https://thevillagechapel.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVTzDbaiXVUAm_mUBDCTJAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tvcnashville/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tvcnashvilleX: https://twitter.com/tvcnashvilleTo support the ongoing mission of The Village Chapel go to https://thevillagechapel.com/give/. If you are a regular giver, thank you for your continued faithfulness and generosity!

Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! 

Read OnlineMary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior… He has cast down the mighty from their thrones and has lifted up the lowly. He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.”  Luke 1:46; 52–53The last two sentences quoted from our Blessed Mother's song of praise give us much to ponder. She, who is the Mother of God and full of grace, rejoiced that God “cast the mighty down from their thrones” and “the rich he sent away empty.” It's understandable that she rejoiced in God Who “has lifted up the lowly” and “has filled the hungry with good things,” but the first two statements might give us pause.In this context, when people are “mighty” and “rich,” we must understand this to mean those who act in a self-sufficient way, not recognizing their need for God. This tendency is easy to fall into. It is especially tempting for those who are successful in life. Without a deep prayer life and awareness of God's activity in our lives, we can easily fall into the trap of thinking that we are in charge of our own destiny. When this happens, the most merciful thing God can do for us is to cast us down from our self-sufficient throne and send us away to experience the emptiness of our worldly riches. The key to happiness in life is not attaining great power or riches.The key is found in humility, by which we recognize our absolute need for and dependence on God. Why? Because as the great Saint Augustine wrote in his book Confessions, “You have formed us for Yourself, and our hearts are restless until they rest in You, oh Lord.”Would you be happier if you were rich or poor? Powerful or powerless? Famous or unknown? These questions cannot be answered because neither riches nor poverty, power nor powerlessness, fame nor obscurity have anything to do with true happiness. Though each person falling into any of these categories can find happiness, the categories themselves do not determine that happiness. True happiness comes by discovering God within one's spiritual poverty and hunger. When we perceive our souls correctly, we will understand Saint Augustine's famous quote. We will realize that God alone fulfills us, and that doing His will enables us to become who we were created to be. When that discovery happens, we will hunger and thirst for God, and doing the will of God will become the all-consuming desire of our souls. Our God, in His great mercy and love for us, loves such a humble and hungry soul, lavishing spiritual riches upon it. Reflect today on the intense interior fulfillment our Blessed Mother had. She did not live in a lavish castle with numerous servants. She was not the governor of her town, exercising great temporal power. But she was happy beyond what we can imagine because in her lowliness, humility, and hunger for God, she found perfect satisfaction. As you ponder her happiness, seek her intercession and strive to follow her example, no matter what temporal or worldly situation you find yourself in. Dearest Mother Mary, you rejoiced and proclaimed God's greatness, not because of any material or passing blessings God gave you but because of the spiritual richness you possessed within your soul. Please pray for me, that I will discover God's presence in my life as the true source of fulfillment and will hunger for Him with every desire of my soul. Mother Mary, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Magnificat by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source of content: catholic-daily-reflections.comCopyright © 2025 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.

*Listen to the Show notes and podcast transcript with this multi-language player. Summary This episode explores the deep spiritual process of hungering and thirsting after the righteousness of God. The family emphasize that righteousness cannot be earned through human effort or religious works, but comes through submission, faith, and a genuine hunger for His presence. The Lord alone performs the inner transformation, removing the old nature (the 'chaff') and filling believers with His Spirit. Through humility, repentance, and faith, we position ourselves before God to receive His righteousness and live as true sons in His presence. Show Notes True righteousness is not attained by works, but by hungering and thirsting after the Lord, allowing Him to fill and transform us by His Spirit.Jesus Christ alone baptizes us with the Holy Spirit and fire — we cannot make ourselves righteous.The 'fire' of God burns away the old nature (the chaff) to reveal His divine nature within us.Our only responsibility is to submit to God with all our hearts and hunger after Him.Faith is the movement that draws the righteousness of God into our lives — 'You can't steer a parked car.'Repentance is simply turning toward the Lord and humbling ourselves before Him.Many people stop short of sonship, content with partial experiences of God, but the true sons go on to be made perfect before Him.The greatest reality we can experience is the living presence of God within us. Quotes “It's Jesus Christ who's doing the doing — He's the one baptizing us with the Holy Spirit and fire.” — Ken“There's nothing we can do to obtain righteousness other than, like Abraham, believe the Lord.” — Mike“It's your hunger and thirst. Then the Lord will come and rain righteousness on you.” — Ron“We do the submitting — He does the removing.” — Debbie“

Podcast: Light on Life Season Twelve Episode Forty-Seven. Greed has always been one of the most dangerous distortions of spiritual leadership. In Jude 10–11, false teachers are exposed as people who abandon God's way for personal gain, following the paths of Cain and Balaam. This episode of Light on Life takes a clear-eyed look at Balaam's error—how greed, divination, and profit-driven prophecy stand […] The post Why Money Hungering Greed Is Not God’s Way To Happiness appeared first on emeryhorvath.com. Related posts: Why Your Conversation About Angels Needs to be Respectful Why Contending for the Faith Is for Genuine Believers Seven Sins Of The Seriously Deceptive Soul

“Matthew 5:6 | Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness” from Lakeshore Baptist Church by Pastor David Green. Released: 2025. Genre: Preaching. The post Matthew 5:6 | Hungering and Thirsting After Righteousness appeared first on Lakeshore Baptist Church.

Dave Holden gives us three reasons to hunger and thirst for more of the Spirit.

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on December 3, 2025. The readings are from Isaiah 25:6-10a, Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 & Matthew 15:29-37. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw

Fr. Patrick preached this homily on November 26, 2025. The readings are from Daniel 5:1-6, 13-14, 16-17, 23-28, Daniel 3:62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 67 & Luke 21:12-19. — Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCytcnEsuKXBI-xN8mv9mkfw

Today on LEADING THE WAY ?' what it means to 'hunger and thirst' for righteousness. Life changing words from Dr. Michael Youssef in his impactful series, HAPPINESS IS IN YOU . . . plan to listen to . . . LEADING THE WAY! (Matthew 5) Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joy comes not from indulgence but from craving what is right. The world says joy comes from satisfying every desire; Jesus says joy comes from desiring God and His ways. Longing for God's way leads to satisfaction.

Joy comes not from indulgence but from craving what is right. The world says joy comes from satisfying every desire; Jesus says joy comes from desiring God and His ways. Longing for God's way leads to satisfaction.

Where Dave, Whitney, and Jon get real about the challenging truths in John 6. They explore why people walked away from Jesus, and how we can guard our own hearts against similar pitfalls. Is our relationship with Jesus, or with the good things He provides? Join them as they discuss dissatisfaction, the importance of community, and practical ways to stay rooted in faith. Plus, hear a hilarious story about Jon getting kicked out of an all-you-can-eat crawfish boil! You don't want to miss their thoughts on how we can stay in relationship with the brothers and sisters who walked away from the Lord. Mentioned book: Hungering for God by John Piper

In John 6, Jesus says that he is the "bread of life." This morning we look at what that means for Jesus to be the only thing that can take away our emptiness.

This Message is brought to you by the Senior Pastor of the global, multicampus ministry, Petra Christian Centre, Pastor Ayo Ajani.

How does God lead us when the path forward isn't clear? In this episode of Light + Truth, John Piper opens Acts 13:1–4 to show how prayer, worship, and fasting opened the door to Spirit-led guidance.

This was such a real and honest conversation for us all about what to do when Bible reading is just hard.  With both vulnerability and Scripture-soaked wisdom, this was such a helpful conversation with Kristen, as she led us through both obstacles and remedies for when we're finding it hard to open our Bibles.Kristen is a pastor's wife, mother, writer, and speaker. She's authored several books including: Help for the Hungry Soul and 12 Faithful Women. This episode is sponsored by The Good Book Company. A Christian publisher who is passionate about Jesus, check out their website for excellent resources.In this episode we recommend: 1, 2 & 3 John: Joyful Certainty by Sam Allberry. Take advantage of our 25% discount code SISTERS valid between 1st May - 30th June 2025.You can also get a copy of Kristen's book, Help for the Hungry Soul here.