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Segment 1 • Megan Basham's cancer diagnosis sent her searching for answers in survival statistics—but what finally brought her peace? • What if the key to enduring suffering isn't finding better odds, but embracing a forgotten doctrine? • Todd unpacks a centuries-old hymn that confronts fear, uncertainty, and life's biggest disruptions. Segment 2 • A car accident, financial loss, cancer diagnosis—could all of it somehow fit into God's good purposes? • Todd explores the difference between evil acts and painful providences that believers often struggle to understand. • What does it actually mean to say, "What God ordains is always good" when life feels anything but good? Segment 3 • Before joining a church, how much should you really know about the elders, finances, leadership, and doctrine? • Todd shares a prospective member's surprisingly thorough list of questions—and why every pastor should welcome them. • Is your church's statement of faith something they actually believe, or just something sitting in a file cabinet? Segment 4 • Are you more excited to talk about Washington than you are to talk about Jesus? • Todd examines three warning signs that politics may be competing for your heart's highest allegiance. • What if your strongest enemies aren't political opponents at all? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

In 2024 Gisèle Pelicot waved her legal right to anonymity for the trial of her then husband, declaring that shame has to change sides. Her then husband had drugged and raped her and invited other men to rape her, filming as they did so. He was found guilty of her aggravated rape, along with 46 other men. Another two were found guilty of attempted rape and a further two were found guilty of sexual assault. Gisèle has now written her memoir, A Hymn to Life and joins Nuala McGovern talk about her decision to have an open court, the devasting effect on her and her family of her ex-husband's actions and finding love again in her 70s.For the first time since 2023, a women's match will take centre stage in the tournament's primetime night session at the French Open. The coveted slot has been dominated exclusively by men's matches since then. The absence has drawn growing criticism from players and fans, questioning why they've been overlooked. But now, a fourth round clash between – Belarus's Aryna Sabalenka current number one player and former number 1 Japan's Naomi Osaka finally breaks that run. Tennis reporter Karthi Gnanasegaram joins us.72% of those affected by osteoporosis are women. The government promised to roll out fracture liaison services to every NHS Trust in England two years ago. But there is still no progress or plan. Just over half of NHS Trusts currently have them. Nuala speaks to the Royal Osteoporosis Society CEO Craig Jones and expert Dr Nicola Peel, as well as Irene Baker who says her osteoporosis wasn't treated properly for five years as she has no specialist service in her area.She came to fame on one of the first TV talent shows back in 2002, and twenty four years later Zoe Birkett's now out on tour with Take That. She's played Tina Turner in the West End and the lead in The Bodyguard. She tells us all about performing with Gary, Howard and Mark and stepping into Lulu's shoes on their hit record Relight My Fire for their tour The Circus Live.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary  ORISON: Virgin born, we bow before thee (Tune: Mon dieu, prête-moi l'oreille) – mel. Loys Bourgeois (c. 1510-1559); harm.  Claude Goudimel (c. 1514-1572) PSALM 113 – Jason A. Anderson (b. 1976)  HYMN 269: Ye who claim the faith of Jesus (Tune: Den des Vaters Sinn geboren) – Johann Anastasius Freylinghausen (1670-1739)  NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone I; harm. Thomas Morley (1557-1602)  ANTHEM: Ave Maria […]

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The video reflects on the theological depth of Christmas hymns rooted in the history of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, highlighting how sacred music emerges from personal faith and sorrow. It explores the symbolic significance of the three gifts presented to Christ—gold, frankincense, and myrrh—representing His kingship, divinity, and sacrificial death. Through the stories of hymn writers like John Henry Hopkins and James Black, the message underscores how earthly experiences of loss and devotion inspire enduring spiritual truths. The central theme emphasizes the hope of eternal life and the assurance of heaven, calling believers to faithful perseverance in service and witness. Ultimately, the video presents hymnody as a living testament to Christian heritage, where music becomes a bridge between earthly struggle and heavenly promise.

—Sermon text:Ephesians 5:18–19 Pslams, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Joe Thorn Download ⬇️ Download the discussion guide for this sermon here (coming soon)

Church of England revs with a difference Tom Pelham and Jamie Franklin sit down to talk about the big stories in this week's news of church and state. This time talking about the Bishop of Oxford teaming up with an Imam to cancel Tommy Robison's appearance at the Oxford Union. And we return to Makerfield, where plumber and Reform candidate Robert Kenyon has been convicted by the offence archaeologists as offending social posts about Carol Vorderman are discovered.All that, your questions answered, Hymn of the Week, and more as ever.JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE! - Holy Trinity Church Winchester, Tuesday 23rd June, 7pm: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/irreverend-live-with-tom-daniel-and-jamie-tickets-1990101934458?aff=oddtdtcreatorEmail the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more!On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendOn Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodBuy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8RDaniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Support the show

Dr. Arthur Just of Concordia Theological Seminary-Ft. Wayne, IN Heaven on Earth: The Gifts of Christ in the Divine Service Concordia Commentary: Luke 1:1-9:50 Concordia Commentary: Luke 9:50-24:53The post The Hymn of the Day for Trinity Sunday, “Come Holy Ghost Creator Blest”- Dr. Arthur Just, 5/28/26 (1482) first appeared on Issues, Etc..

John Bunyan | St. Bernard | All Life's Adventures by Bosnow | Lute Player by Valentin de Boulogne | Find more at www.ryanbush.org

Worship for Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2026, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:00 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen Prelude— Organ settings of Luther's Pentecost hymn, KOMM HEILIGER GEIST (ELW 395, “Come, Holy Ghost, God and Lord”) by Baroque composers—Matthias Weckmann (1616–1674)  •  Dietrich Buxtehude (1637–1707) • Processional Hymn—O Holy Spirit, Enter In (ELW 786) • First Reading— Acts 2:1-21 • Psalm 104:24-34, 35b • Second Reading— 1 Corinthians 12:3b-13  • Gospel—John 20:19-23  • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson—"The Job of the Spirit" • Hymn of the Day—Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart (ELW 800) • Offertory—Psalm 68:28b–29 • Distribution Hymn—Eternal Spirit of the Living Christ (ELW 402) • Sending Hymn —God of Tempest, God of Whirlwind ELW 400) • Postlude— from an organ partita on KOMM, HEILIGER GEIST, Matthias Weckmann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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THE DAY OF PENTECOST: WHITSUNDAY  ORISON: O Lord, give thy Holy Spirit – Thomas Tallis (c. 1505-1585)  PSALM 104:25-32,35-37 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)  HYMN 503: Come, Holy Ghost, our souls inspire (Tune: Come, Holy Ghost) – John Henry Hopkins, Jr. (1820-1891); adapt. and harm. David Hurd (b. 1950)  NUNC DIMITTIS – Anonymous, from Lumley Books, c. 1547-1552 [No. 29]  ANTHEM: Kiida, mu hing, Isaandat – Cyrillus Kreek (1889-1962); ed. […]

In a world that talks endlessly about love, how do we actually know what love looks like? When we take a look at Scripture, it challenges the idea that love is simply following our feelings, revealing instead how God’s law shapes and defines what it means to truly love others. Far from being restrictive, God’s commands are shown to be a guide toward human flourishing, faithfulness, and lives transformed by grace. Listen to this sermon as Twaambo Moyo explores how the gospel changes our relationship to the law and teaches us to love the way God intended. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

FPC Knoxville's 5/24/25 Sunday Sermon -“Fixin' to Get Ready” - Rev. Mark Curtis (Genesis 2:4-7/Acts 2:1-21)Hymn of Response - " Like the Murmur of the Dove's Song " performed by Scott Scheetz and our adult choir.

May 27th, 2026, marks the 350th anniversary of the death of Paul Gerhardt — one of the most beloved hymn writers in the history of the Lutheran Church. In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman is joined by Peter Reske from the CPH music team for a deep dive into Gerhardt's life, his enduring hymns, and the faith that sustained him through one of history's most devastating eras. Grab your hymnal and join us.Episode Timestamps1:51 — Why talk about Paul Gerhardt? Previous episodes & the 350th anniversary5:21 — Overview of Gerhardt's 17 hymns in Lutheran Service Book (grab your hymnal!)10:44 — Paul Gerhardt's biography: Early life, the Thirty Years' War & Wittenberg14:42 — "A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth" (LSB 438) — hymn as drama25:28 — "Entrust Your Days and Burdens" (LSB 754) — comfort, acrostic structure & Psalm 37:537:04 — Mittenwalde, the altarpiece & the origin of "O Sacred Head Now Wounded"44:53 — "Rejoice My Heart, Be Glad and Sing" & closing reflections46:43 — New CPH release: Gerhardt Hymns for SAB Choir by Kevin Hildebrand Preview the new collection of hymns at cph.org/paul-gerhardt-hymns-for-sab-choir.About the GuestPeter C. Reske is senior editor of music/worship at Concordia Publishing House, where he has served since 2004. He holds degrees in English literature from Marquette University and in musicology from The Pennsylvania State University. In addition to his ongoing role overseeing music publications for CPH, he was the editor of Lutheran Service Book (2006) and its attendant resources, editor of The Hymns of Martin Luther (2016), and editorial advisor for One and All Rejoice (2020). With Joseph Herl and Jon D. Vieker, he was co-editor of Lutheran Service Book: Companion to the Hymns (2019). Concordia Publishing House – Bringing you God's enduring Word in a changing world.

Three women tell deeply personal stories in audiobooks that gain even more force through performance. Michele Cobb joins host Jo Reed to discuss A Hymn to Life by Gisèle Pelicot, who discovered that her husband had drugged her and arranged to have dozens of men assault her over the course of many years. The book recounts her life, the trial, and the reckoning that followed, all narrated by Emma Thompson with remarkable restraint and empathy. Next comes a discussion of The End of My Life Is Killing Me by Annabelle Gurwitch, read by the author with warmth, comic timing, and mischievous candor as she navigates stage 4 lung cancer and divorce. Finally, they discuss You With the Sad Eyes, written and read by actor Christina Applegate, who reflects on childhood trauma, fame, cancer, and living with multiple sclerosis; her unguarded narration—complete with journal entries, cracked laughter, and tearful moments—gives the book unusual emotional immediacy.  These memoirs don't offer neat resolutions, but they do reveal the special intimacy that happens when difficult stories are spoken aloud.   Audiobooks Discussed: A Hymn to Life: Shame Has To Change Sides by Gisèle Pelicot with Judith Perrignon; translated by Natasha Lehrer and Ruth Diver; read by Emma Thompson (Penguin Random House Audio)   The End of My Life is Killing Me: The Unexpected Joys of a Cancer Slacker by Annabelle Gurwitch, read by the author and Andie MacDowell (Zibby Books)   You With the Sad Eyes: A Memoir written and read by Christina Applegate (Hachette Audio)   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Church of England revs with a difference Jamie Franklin and Daniel French sit down to talk about the biggest issues in Church and State. This time:- The battle of no ideas at the top of the Labour Party, as we ask, "Has Andy Burnham ever had a proper job?" - We look at the fallout from the most recent Unite the Kingdom rally and ask if perhaps "Christian Nationalism" is more widespread than the lanyard elite think.- And we review a recent speech given by the Archbishop of Canterbury which appeared to be aimed at Tommy Robinson and at all the enemies of progressive multiculturalism.All that, Hymn of the Week, and much much more!JOIN US FOR IRREVEREND LIVE - Tuesday, 23rd June, 7pm! Email the Show with comments and questions! irreverendpod@gmail.com You make this podcast possible. Support us and get episodes early, bonus Uncollared audio podcasts, monthly epic chats between Jamie and Nick Dixon and more!On Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/irreverendOn Substack - https://irreverendpod.substack.com/Buy Me a Coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/irreverend To make a direct donation or to get in touch with questions or comments please email irreverendpod@gmail.com!Notices:Join our Irreverend Telegram group: https://t.me/irreverendpodFollow us on Twitter: https://x.com/IrreverendPodBuy Jamie's Book THE GREAT RETURN!: https://amzn.to/4pwAH8RDaniel French Substack: https://undergroundchurch.substack.com/Jamie Franklin's "Good Things" Substack: https://jamiefranklin.substack.comIrreverend Substack: https://irreverendpod.substack.comFind me a church: https://irreverendpod.com/church-finder/Support the show

Joshua Coben reads his poem "The Spatter of Waterfalls," and E. R. Skulmoski reads her poem "Hymn (3)." Joshua Coben is the author of two poetry collections, Maker of Shadows (Texas Review Press, 2010), winner of the X. J. Kennedy Poetry Prize, and Night Chaser (David Robert Books, 2020), a finalist for the Vassar Miller Prize, the New American Poetry Prize, and the Donald Justice Poetry Prize. He lives in Massachusetts. Visit him at joshuacoben.com. E. R. Skulmoski lives in the Interior of British Columbia with her husband and four children. Her work has been published in Ekstasis, Barely South Review, and Voice & Verse, among others.

Hosea 6:1-3 | Samuel Rutherford | Do Not Forsake by Paul Kalazzi | Porte de la Reine at Aigues-Mortes by Jean-Frédéric Bazille | Find more at www.ryanbush.org

Daily Evening Prayer (5/20/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 104; 2 Kings 23; 1 Corinthians 3; Hymn 150If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Daily Evening Prayer (5/20/26): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 104; 2 Kings 23; 1 Corinthians 3; Hymn 150If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

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Today we have “Battle Hymn of China,” an episode of Words at War. It originally aired on NBC on September 30, 1943. It is based on the book of the same name by Agnes Smedley. The book and radio play offer a firsthand account of Chinese resistance during the Sino-Japanese War.Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Worship for May 17, 2026, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Guest Preacher Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee; Guest Organist Martha Freitag Prelude— “Premiere Livre d'Orgue,” Pierre du Mage; Plein Jeu; Tierce en Taille  • Introit—Psalm 27:7a, 8, 9a, 1a • Gathering Hymn—God Is Here (ELW 526) • First Reading— Acts 1:6-14 • Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35 • Second Reading— 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11  • Gospel—John 17:1-11  • Sermon—Bishop Shelley Bryan Wee—"What Is Eternal Life?" • Hymn of the Day—Blest Be the Tie That Binds (ELW 656) • Offertory—Psalm 47:5 • Distribution Hymn—Let Us Break Bread Together (ELW 471) • Sending Hymn —Rise, O Church, Like Christ Arisen (ELW 548) • Postlude— Now Let the Vault of Heaven Resound (LASST UNS ERFREUEN); Paul Manz ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

John Bunyan | Days of Change by Simon Folwar | Madame Edmond Cavé by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres | Find more at www.ryanbush.org

The Seventh Sunday of Easter: The Sunday after Ascension Day  ORISON: God is ascended (Tune: Gen Himmel aufgefahren ist) – German, 16th cent.; arr. Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)  PSALM 68:1-20 – Peter R. Hallock  HYMN 217: A hymn of glory let us sing (Tune: Jam lucis orto sidere) – Plainsong, Mode I, Mailander Hymnem, 15th cent.  NUNC DIMITTIS – Anonymous, from Lumley Books, c. 1547-1552 [No. 26]  ANTHEM: Ascendo ad Patrem meum – Blasius Amon (c. […]

This week on The Gospel Jubilee Chip & Denny will be playing music by Watts, Rowsey, & Bean, Westward Road, Wes Hampton, Sound Street, The Cragun's, Sisters, Countdown to America's 250th birthday, and their mystery artist of the week.   Here are all of the ways you can listen to the Gospel Jubilee On your Echo device say, Alexa, play the Gospel Jubilee on Apple podcast. For a direct download go to: https://api.spreaker.com/v2/episodes/72058955/download.mp3   Ocean Waves Radio ... every Wednesday at 5:00 PM Eastern time., www.OceanWavesRadio.com   Thursday afternoons at 4:00 PM and Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM  EST on Southern Branch Bluegrass Radio, www.sbbradio.org   Playlist:   Artists |Song Title   01. Jeff & Sheri Easter - Morning's coming   02. The Whisnant's - It's only by the blood   03. The Freemans - Big tent revival   04. Watts, Rowsey, & Bean - when revival comes to town   05. Westward Road - He knew   06. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - Do you want to be forgiven   07. Wes Hampton - Jesus saves   08. The Erwins - Back to the Garden   09. Todd Tilghman - Blood, sweat & tears   10. Tribute Quartet - It's always been grace   11. Countdown to America's 250th birthday - The Joplin tornado - May 22nd, 2011 - Judy Garland - "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"   12. Master's Voice - I need Your grace tonight   13. The Kramer's - He loved my soul   14. Greater Vision - You are my King   15. Ivan Parker - Let me take you to the cross   16. Sound Street - I'd rather believe in the old rugged cross   17. Our mystery artist of the week - My smiling face   18. The Cragun's - Love from the sweetest cup   19. Mark Bishop - Finding Bigfoot   20. The Crabb Family - The altar still calls   21. Sisters - Here's a reminder   Outro – Carrol and Donna Roberson – happy Trails  

Politics can feel exhausting, divisive, or impossible to escape — but how should Christians actually engage with the world of government and power? When exploring the tension between earthly authority and ultimate allegiance to Christ, we see a vision for faithful citizenship that neither idolizes politics nor withdraws from it. In a culture tempted to place its hope in leaders and institutions, we’re reminded where true hope is meant to rest. Listen to this sermon as Andrew Smith unpacks what it means to honor authority while keeping Christ at the center of our loyalty. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

Greater Than - Hebrews | Pastor Chris Heller   Hebrews 11 (Continued) This Sunday, we'll wrap up our discussion of the Hall of Faith in Hebrews 11. Why have the people named there been given such honor in scripture? Because they demonstrated great faith when challenged, focusing on heaven and storing up treasures there, knowing this life on earth is only temporary.   We can get so caught up in this world and prioritize things that aren't really all that important. Instead, let's eagerly anticipate what awaits us in eternity, knowing it is so much greater than anything we're facing today.   #Renew #Hebrews #Greaterthan #sermon #sunday #onlinechurch

FPC Knoxville's 5/17/25 Sunday Sermon - “The Long Goodbye” - Rev. Mark Curtis   (Luke 24:44-53/Acts 1:1-11) Hymn of Response - "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus!" performed by Scott Scheetz and our adult choir.Prayers of the People and The Lord's Prayer by Rev. Dr. Meredith Loftis

As Romania finds itself drawn into Germany's war against the Soviet Union, the tenuous political partnership between the Legion and the Romanian military reaches a crisis point. Confident of Berlin's support, the Iron Guard makes a bid to seize full control of the government- with deadly results. Email me: perspectivesinhistorypod@gmail.com Podcast Website Follow me on Twitter Facebook Page Buy Some Used Books Bibliography Clark, Roland. Holy Legionary Youth: Fascist Activism in Interwar Romania. Cornell University Press, 2015 Codreanu, Cornelieu Zelea. For My Legionaries. Black House Publishing Ltd, 2015 Hitchins, Keith. A Concise History of Romania. Cambridge University Press, 2014 Ioanid, Radu. The Sword of the Archangel: Fascist Ideology in Romania. Columbia University Press, 1990 Iordachi, Constantin. The Fascist Faith of the Legion “Archangel Michael” in Romania, 1927-1941: Martyrdom and National Purification. Routledge, 2023 Kaplan, Robert D. Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History. Picador, 2005. Nagy-Talavera, Nicholas. The Green Shirts and the Others: A History of Fascism in Hungary and Romania. Hoover Institution Press, 1970.  Tiu, Ilarion. The Legionary Movement after Corneliu Codreanu. Columbia University Press, 2009 Sturdza, Michel. The Suicide of Europe: Memoirs of Prince Michel Sturdza, Former Foreign Minister of Rumania. Islands Publishers, 1968. Sima, Horia. The History of the Legionary Movement. The Legionary Press, 1995 Cover Image: Romanian prime minister Ion Antonescu and deputy prime minister Horia Sima at a demonstration memorializing Corneliu Zelea Codreanu, the late founder of the Iron Guard. (Bucharest, Romania. October, 1940.) Closing Theme: “Sfanta Tinerete Legionara,” (Hymn of the Legionary Youth) 

As we continue in the Easter season we move to another theme in this season and that is Jesus' invitation to the world to come to Him, even though He has physically ascended into heaven and is no longer visibly present as He was during His earthly ministry. This weekend we will hear and read examples of that invitation which Jesus offers to the world of sinners.  The hymn we are studying this weekend is 277 in The Lutheran Hymnal: "I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say." This hymn was written by a Scottish pastor, Horatius Bonar, who was compelled to write hymns that children could understand. You will see in this hymn a very simple style and simple concepts drawn from three different statements and invitations of Jesus:   Matthew 11:28 - “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” The first verse is based on Jesus' invitation in Matthew, for rest which only He can give. John 4:14 - “Whoever drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst. But the water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life.” The second verse is based on Jesus' words to the Woman of Samaria about the Life that He alone offers through His Word. John 8:12 - Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” The third verse is based on the words of Jesus in John 8 about the Light that He brings to the dark world because of sin and death. Each of these invitations is followed by the Christian's response to that invitation, by God's grace, and describes what we receive from Him as a result of His life and death for us, and the gifts He offers us in His Word and Sacrament.  Lord, lead us to listen to and respond to Your invitation of Grace, that we might receive Your rich blessings! May the LORD bless your reflection on this truth this weekend.

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In this episode, Matt McCoy sits down with Michael W. Smith to talk about the heart behind communion and why it deserves more attention in our services. Michael shares the story behind his new song “Hymn for Communion” and why there aren't enough songs written for this part of the service. This conversation is packed... View Article The post Ep. 197 – Michael W. Smith – Giving Communion the Attention It Deserves first appeared on WorshipFuel.

Daily Morning Prayer (Ascension Day 2026): from Trinity Anglican Church (Connersville, IN) Psalm 8,15,21 ; Deuteronomy 10; Luke 24:44-53; Hymn 149If you find this ministry edifying, please consider making a one-time donation or becoming a regular contributor here: https://trinityconnersville.com/give/To read along, visit: https://ie.dailyoffice1662.com/To sing along with the Brady and Tate Metrical Psalter, visit: https://www.friendsofsabbath.org/cgmusic.com/workshop/newver_frame.htmTo own a Bible, visit: https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/product/kjv-center-column-reference-bible-with-apocrypha/

Worship for May 10, 2026, from Queen Anne Lutheran Church in Seattle, our 10:30 service— Pastor Dan Peterson; Cantor Kyle Haugen Prelude— selections from English baroque music for organ  • Introit—Isaiah 48:20, Psalm 66:1-2 • Gathering Hymn—Holy Spirit, Truth Divine (ELW 398) • First Reading— Acts 17:22-31 • Psalm 66:8-20 • Second Reading— 1 Peter 3:13-22  • Gospel—John 14:15-21  • Sermon—Pastor Dan Peterson—"God Is Near" • Hymn of the Day—Blessed Assurance (ELW 638) • Offertory—Psalm 66:8, 9, 20 • Offering Anthem—As This Broken Bread; Wayne Wold • Distribution Hymn—Now the Green Blade Rises (ELW 379) • Sending Hymn —Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (ELW 631) • Postlude— At Easter-tide; Charles Villiers Stanford ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link here to view the bulletin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Enjoying our worship recordings? Consider giving. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit this link⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

What if early Christianity was far more mystical, diverse, and spiritually empowering than we've been taught?In this profound conversation, Megan Farner sits down with historian, theologian, and mystic Maxine Hanks to explore the hidden streams of early Christianity, Gnosticism, Sophia wisdom traditions, Mary Magdalene, the divine feminine, and the teachings of the resurrected Christ. Together they discuss the Nag Hammadi texts, the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Mary, Valentinian Christianity, and the idea of gnosis as direct experiential knowledge of God.00:00 – Community updates & retreat 02:20 – Introducing Maxine Hanks 05:52 – Maxine's spiritual journey 10:09 – Mysticism vs. institutional religion 12:04 – What is Gnosticism? 14:09 – Early Christianity after Jesus 16:10 – The teachings of the resurrected Christ 19:27 – The Gospel of Thomas 23:02 – Jesus, women & the disciples 26:13 – Different early Christian movements 27:40 – The Council of Nicaea 29:44 – The Nag Hammadi discovery 33:00 – Mary Magdalene's role 36:25 – Core Gnostic beliefs 40:29 – Megan's rediscovery of Gnosticism 44:00 – Reading scripture mystically 48:51 – The Pleroma & divine fullness 50:15 – The inner church vs. outer church 53:00 – Recommended books & texts 55:21 – The Hymn of the Pearl 58:43 – Reconciling Christian traditions 01:00:18 – Why Gnostic teachings were suppressed 01:02:43 – Direct connection to God 01:05:37 – Ritual, sacraments & transformation 01:09:11 – Archons, archetypes & discernment 01:13:26 – Sophia & divine wisdom 01:18:24 – The Gnostic resurrection 01:20:39 – Symbols, rituals & spiritual maturityMaxine Hanks is a historian and theologian specializing in gender in religion, Mormon studies, Christian liturgy, mysticism, and feminist theology. She is the editor of Women and Authority: Re-emerging Mormon Feminism and has spent decades studying early Christianity, Gnostic traditions, sacramental theology, and the divine feminine.Books, texts, and Scholars Referenced:Women and Authority: Re-emerging Mormon Feminism — Maxine Hanks The Wisdom Jesus — Cynthia Bourgeault The Meaning of Mary Magdalene — Cynthia Bourgeault The Jesus Dynasty — James Tabor  Gospels of Thomas, Philip, Mary, Judas, the Savior Pistis Sophia  Apocryphons of James and John Acts of Thomas  The Hymn of the Pearl  Thunder Perfect Mind  Karen King  Elaine Pagels  Carl Jung  Philo of Alexandria  Valentinus  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!

Today we're discussing every album by the mighty Godflesh. Made up of core members Justin Broadrick and GC Green, Godflesh are pioneers of industrial metal and one of the heaviest bands of all time. Hugely influential and beloved by so many, Godflesh's career is roller coaster of unexpected turns, while still retaining a consistent brutality throughout. Some of these albums are the best metal albums of all time. Strap in.   Intro 00:00 Who Are Godflesh? 2:16 Which Records We Skipped 3:54 Overall Thoughts About the Band 6:54 How They Formed 9:45 Godflesh EP 14:00 Streetcleaner 23:39 Tiny Tears EP 29:26 Slavestate EP 31:56 Pure 37:30 Selfless 45:29 Songs of Love and Hate 52:34 'Us and Them' 1:01:05 Messiah EP 1:09:05 Hymns 1:13:20 Decline & Fall EP 1:27:19 A World Lit Only by Fire 1:32:08 Post Self 1:37:17 Purge 1:45:44 Broadrick's Health/The Future of Godflesh 1:51:04 Outro 1:58:30   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Join the Patreon, it rules: https://www.patreon.com/everyalbumever   Mike's music: Pander Monkey on Bandcamp, Spotify, Apple,   Mike on Instagram @pandermonkey Tom on Instagram @tomosmansounds   Tom Osman's stuff: Music on Spotify, Apple, Website Podcast on Spotify, YouTube     ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mike's Picks: Streetcleaner (1989) -- Best Album Hymns (2001) -- Personal Favorite Purge (2023) -- Worst Album, Least Favorite   Tom's Picks: Streetcleaner (1989) -- Best Album Godflesh EP (1988) -- Personal Favorite Hymns (2001) -- Worst Album Selfless (1994) -- Least Favorite   Albums we discussed this episode... Godflesh EP (1988) Streetcleaner (1989) Slavestate EP (1991) Pure (1992) Selfless (1994) Songs of Love and Hate (1996) 'Us and Them' (1999) Messiah EP (recorded 1994, 2000) Hymns (2001) Decline & Fall EP(2014) A World Lit Only by Fire (2014) Post Self (2017) Purge (2023) 

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ABOUT THE EPISODEYoung Protestants are reportedly departing for Eastern Orthodoxy in droves. What are the major differences between Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelical Protestant Christianity?SponsorThis month's sponsor is Grimke Seminary. Pastors are called to care for the church of God that God called them to. So why do seminaries require men to leave their church to pursue theological studies? At Grimké Seminary, you can get Christ-centered, theological training in the Reformed, Protestant tradition, without leaving your local church. They offer a range of pastoral studies for students of all backgrounds to serve your growth in ministry, from a Bachelor's to a Doctor of Ministry.To apply, go to grimkeseminary.org and use the code “christoverall” to have your application fee waived.Resources to Click“The Challenges of Eastern Orthodoxy: Comparing Evangelical and Eastern Orthodox Theology” – Tony Costa“Frank Schaeffer, Former Evangelical Leader, is a Self-Declared Atheist Who Believes in God” – Huffington Post“'The Bible Answer Man' Turns East: An Unlikely Conversion” – Erwin Lutzer“Young Men Leaving Traditional Churches for ‘Masculine' Orthodox Christianity in Droves” – Rikki Schlott“Evangelical Pastors and the Challenge of Eastern Orthdoxy” – Scott Hurst and Christian Clement-Schlimm“Reality: Questions regarding the Authenticity of the Sigillion of 1583” – Joshua Schooping“The Sunday of Orthodoxy 2024”“Service of the Small Paraklesis”“Entrance of the Mother of God into the Temple” – Orthodox Christianity“Debatable, Unnecessary, or Essential? The Virgin Birth and Mary as the Mother of God” – Michael Pereira“Confession of Dositheus”“What is Salvation?” – Fr. Patrick Henry Reardon“Divine Energies: Eastern Orthodoxy's Strangest and Most Important Doctrine” – Knox BrownTheme of the Month: Go West, Young Men: Evaluating the Drift toward Eastern OrthodoxyGive to Support the WorkBooks to ReadDancing Alone: The Quest for Orthodox Faith in the Age of False Religion – Frank SchaefferThe Orthodox Church: An Introduction to Eastern Christianity – Timothy WareThrough Western Eyes: Eastern Orthodoxy, A Reformed Perspective – Robert LethamThree Views on Eastern Orthodoxy and Evangelicalism – ed. James J. StamoolisDisillusioned: Why I Left the Eastern Orthodox Priesthood and Church – Joshua SchoopingEastern Orthodoxy: Through the Lens of Sola Scriptura – Samuel S. FaragThe Holy Standards: The Creeds, Confessions, and Catechisms of the Eastern Orthodox Church – Joshua SchoopingThe Filioque: History of a Doctrinal Controversy – A. Edward SiecienskiVindicating the Filioque: The Church Fathers at the Council of Florence – Thomas Crean, O.P.The Holy Trinity: In Scripture, History, Theology, and Worship – Robert LethamEarly Christian Creed and Hymns, What the Earliest Christians Believed in Word an Song: An Exegetical-Theological Study – Tony CostaThe Biblical Canon: Its Origin, Transmission, and Authority – Lee Martin MacDonaldThe Canon Debate – Lee Martin MacDonald and James A. SandersThe Biblical Canon Lists from Early Christianity: Texts and Analysis – Edmon Gallagher and John D. MeadeThe Old Testament in Eastern Orthodox Tradition – Eugen J. PentiucThe Acts of the Second Council of Nicaea (787) – Richard PriceIcons and Power: the Mother of God in Byzantium – Bissera V. PentchevaThe Orthodox Study Bible – eds. Joseph Allen and Michel NajimProtestant Patriarch: The Life of Cyril Lukaris (1572-1638) Patriarch of Constantinople – G.A. Hadjiantoniou

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The Sixth Sunday of Easter; Rogation Sunday  ORISON: Jesus, thou Joy of loving hearts (Tune: Christe Redemptor) – Sarum Plainsong, Mode I [see HYMNS]  PSALM 66:1-11 – Peter R. Hallock (1924-2014)  HYMN 210: The day of resurrection (Tune: Ellacombe) – from Gesangbuch, 1784; harm. William Henry Monk (1823-1889), alt.  NUNC DIMITTIS – Plainsong, Tone VIII; harm. John Holmes (d. 1629)  ANTHEM: Victimae paschali laudes – William Byrd (c. 1540-1623)  Jason Anderson, director • Jeremy Matheis, reader • Theo Floor, cantor 

What if the voices Nick Lodato heard as a child weren't a symptom — but a doorway?In this conversation, psychic medium and longtime hospital worker Nick Lodato sits down with Trey to unpack the parts of consciousness most people are too afraid to touch: out-of-body states, lucid dreaming as interdimensional travel, the demonic influence behind humanity's lowest frequencies, and what he's actually seeing when he closes his eyes in a session.We get into the soft-disclosure rollout, the Age of Disclosure documentary, why the Epstein files are exposing more than just trafficking, and how the spiritual community itself has been compromised. Nick breaks down "spiritual hygiene" — why bars and gyms hold the energies they do, and how to stay clean in a world engineered to keep you afraid.Then it gets personal: Trey shares his Hymn of the Pearl download — the cosmic joke that we are already the Christ, already enlightened, already home — and Nick describes touching the God-source as a love so dense it brings him to tears. Plus the story he's only told once: doing CPR on a patient who had already left his body and was watching from across the room.If you've felt the world bend the last few years, this one will explain why.Subscribe for more conversations like this. Drop a comment with the moment that hit hardest.#Mediumship #Consciousness #Disclosure #SpiritualAwakening #TheMatrix

In a world shaped by outrage and division, it’s easy to believe that revenge is the only path to justice. But the gospel offers a radically different way — one that confronts wrongdoing honestly while refusing to let bitterness have the final word. Through life’s hardest challenges, we’re invited to see how forgiveness can break cycles of hurt and open the door to something unexpected and healing. Listen to this sermon as Jason Harris explores what it means to love not only our neighbors, but even our enemies. ________ Sign up for Central’s newsletters here. Visit us on our website to learn more. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.

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My friends Daniel Carter and Devan Jensen join us to share the story behind the beautiful new hymn “Long Ago, Within a Garden,” with text by Devan and music by Daniel, written in 1999 and added in February 2026 to Hymns—For Home and Church (no. 1210). Daniel, who worked in the Church Curriculum Department for 27 years before retiring in 2016, opens up about his personal journey. After coming out as gay, he made the decision to resign his membership—not out of anger, but as a step toward healing and “returning to love.” He shares moving insights about his path to self-acceptance, grace, peace, and his deep respect for others. Daniel is now married to his husband, Gale, and continues to express love for his Latter-day Saint roots and community. Devan, an active Latter-day Saint who worked alongside Daniel, reflects on their friendship and creative collaboration. They share their perspectives on the meaningful process of bringing this hymn to life. Elder Gérald Caussé Plays the Piano and Speaks About New Hymn, in Versailles, February 2026 (see show notes). The podcast then shifts as Daniel shares about his decision to resign his membership from the Church—and how that was not out of anger but his path to “heal and return to love.” Daniel shares his love for his Latter-day Saint roots and his community. Daniel talks about his journey to find love, self-acceptance, grace, peace, and respect for others—incredible moving insights. Devan talks about his support for his friend and their work together to create this song. This episode is really twofold: The inspiring story of the creation of a new hymn that will bless many lives Daniel's deeply personal journey toward hope, acceptance, and peace—and their lasting friendship Thank you, Daniel and Devan, for your music, your honesty, and your example of being peacemakers. Your story helps us stay connected as one human family. Links: Link to hymn: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/long-ago-within-a-garden?lang=eng About the hymn: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/sacred-music-gospel-study-resource-pilot/1210-long-ago-within-a-garden?lang=eng Elder Gérald Caussé: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8Lvr2sFzDE Daniel's YouTube on “Psalms from the Ruins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnLqw5DBApQ&list=RDbnLqw5DBApQ&start_radio=1 Daniel's bio page: https://www.danielcartermusic.com/bio Daniel's earlier podcast (episode 299): https://soundcloud.com/user-818501778/episode-299-daniel-carter-lds-composer-and-music-department-employee-same-sex-marriage Devan's inspiration for the hymn: https://devanjensen.blogspot.com/2016/02/long-ago-within-garden.html Devan's earlier podcast (episode 446): https://soundcloud.com/user-818501778/episode-446-devan-jensen-latter-day-saint-media-and-publishing-association Devan's upcoming Latter-day Saints in Publishing, Media and the Arts conference (Oct 15-17, 2026): https://ldspma.org/2026-ldspma-conference/ (use discount LISTENLEARNLOVE26 for a 20% discount)