Podcasts about Idolatry

Idolatry doesn’t always look like a golden statue. Sometimes it looks like a job, a relationship, or even your own reflection in the mirror. Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe dives into 1 Corinthians 10 with a message titled Keep Your Worship Pure, naming the idols that hide in plain sight in modern life. It’s an honest look at what’s really sitting on the throne of your heart. Listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe. Bold Steps Gift: Goliath Must Fall: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants - Louie Giglio Visit or watch Mark Jobe at New Life Community ChurchBecome a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lindsay Clancy trial: nine women, three men, a dynamite charge, and a reprobate mind. She does not deny killing Cora, Dawson, and Callan. On January 24, 2023, Lindsay Clancy sent Patrick Clancy out for takeout, then strangled her three children in the Duxbury basement. Prosecutors say she acted intentionally. The defense says postpartum psychosis erases criminal responsibility. After five days, the Lindsay Clancy jury told the judge it could not agree. He gave jurors the dynamite charge, a harsh push intended to break the deadlock and avoid a mistrial. Jason Whitlock argues she made herself her own idol, that God handed her over to a reprobate mind, and that feminism relocated the victim from the children to the mother who can still speak. ➢ Show Outline 0:00 - Lindsay Clancy Case and the Deadlocked Jury 1:05 - Idolatry, Covetousness and a Reprobate Mind 2:45 - Abortion Culture and How We View Motherhood 7:17 - Panel Reacts to the Verdict Struggle 11:09 - Sin, Systems and the Cliff of Morality 14:52 - Nihilism, Feminism and the Sin Problem 23:10 - Explaining vs Excusing Behavior 24:51 - Biblical Accountability and Finding Purpose in Prison ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyWalker1 https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode 4212 │ September 1, 2026 Do you worship the institution? The man? The dollar? The title? Scott says that question is the actual root of every crisis he's about to name. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS  Scott Kesterson opens the week by naming idolatry — worship of institution, man, dollar, or title — as the root diagnosis beneath every crisis he traces: President Trump's warning that communities rejecting AI data centers risk falling economically behind, which Scott reads as federal coercion designed to strip local control over water, power, and land before the inevitable Ponzi-style collapse leaves those assets in corporate hands; a Jerusalem Post op-ed proposing a debt-forgiveness enlistment program to solve the recruitment gap for a ground war with Iran, revealing how an allied nation's own defense press views American youth; and a quietly disclosed FBI hiring policy change that Scott presents as evidence of an institution so depleted it has begun lowering its own moral floor to fill seats. Scott frames all three as expressions of a single deeper pattern — a corporatocracy embedding itself into government at every level while a nation that no longer hears the voice of God walks blind into decisions with eternal consequence — and argues the only place any of this can actually be resisted is not Washington but the county, the neighbor, the coffee conversation, and the daily question of whether a policy, a war, or a hiring decision would survive being tested against what Christ would actually have a person do. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED  What does Scott mean when he names idolatry — worship of institution, man, dollar, or title — as the root cause connecting AI data center coercion, a foreign policy proposal to recruit indebted Americans into a ground war, and a federal agency's quiet erosion of its own hiring standards? Why does Scott argue that President Trump's warning to communities rejecting AI data centers represents federal overreach into sovereign local decisions — and what does the pattern of land, water, and power rights ending up in corporate hands after an inevitable Ponzi-style collapse reveal about who these agreements actually serve? What is the "who is running America" question Scott poses — and why does he argue that no political fix, protest, or national strategy can resolve a moral and religious crisis that only local, person-to-person action grounded in Christ can actually address? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. DOWNLOADS Citizen's Guide - Community Organizing Against Data Centers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Automatic License Plate Readers: click here Citizen's Guide - Auditing Your State's Driver License Data: click here AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Today’s conversation explores the profound and transformative topic of DELIGHT—what it means to truly delight in God and, perhaps even harder to believe, what it means that God DELIGHTS in you. Our special guest, Stephanie Rousselle of Gospel Spice, is a Bible teacher, author, and founder of the Gospel Spice ministry. With her signature warmth (and lovely French accent!), she unpacks how the Christian faith is meant to be both flavorful and vibrant—not bland, boring, or stale. You’ll learn why delight isn’t merely a fleeting feeling, but a spiritual reality you can awaken to, even in the hardest seasons of life. In This Episode: What is REAL delight?Stephanie Rousseau explains how the French word "délice" weaves together both "delight" and "deliciousness," inviting us to taste and see the goodness of God (04:23). The problem with vanilla testimonies:Heather Creekmore shares how she used to think her story was “vanilla,” and how Stephanie reframes the idea that every faith story is a reason for delight (05:45). Eating disorders & delight:Why is it so hard for many women to see deliciousness as a good gift from God? Learn how our relationship with food often mirrors our relationship with delight, shame, and God (06:43). “Awaken Delight”—Satisfying Your Soul’s Longing for God:Discover why Stephanie chose the phrase “awaken delight” and how this perspective moves us from duty to genuine enjoyment of God (10:53). Does God really LIKE you?We discuss how Scripture invites us to go beyond intellectual acceptance to heartfelt experience, resting in God’s unwavering delight in us—even on our worst days (18:21). Moving from duty to delight:Are you stuck in a checklist, “onward Christian soldiers” mindset with God? Stephanie Rousselle shares how awakening delight brings you from drudgery to vibrant, embodied relationship (15:41). Practical steps & a special giveaway!Find out about Stephanie’s new book, practical ways to apply delight to spiritual disciplines, and how to get her exclusive 5-day devotional & enter a giveaway for a beautiful jewelry prize (34:51). Resources & Links: Get your FREE 5-Day Devotional & enter the Giveaway:Visit gospelspice.com/heather for your exclusive resource from Stephanie Rousselle and a chance to win jewelry created by survivors of human trafficking. Order “Awaken Delight”Stephanie Rousselle's new book, Awaken Delight: Satisfying Your Soul’s Longing for God, is available wherever Christian books are sold.** (Amazon affiliate link -tiny portion of your purchase goes to support Compared to Who's ministry) Join the 40-Day Journey here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Check out Heather Creekmore's books here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image Key Takeaways: God’s delight in you is not tied to your performance. He loves and enjoys you on your best and worst days. Delighting in God isn’t something you force; it’s something you AWAKEN to. Every story of coming to Jesus is DELICIOUS—never “vanilla” or boring. Understanding delight can transform both your spiritual life and your everyday experiences—the sensory, the beautiful, and even the hard. If you feel stuck in spirituality as duty, or if you wrestle with your sense of “delightfulness,” this episode is for you. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

What happens when the church's desire for growth becomes a form of idolatry? Andrew Root returns to Future Christian to discuss his new book, Baal and the Gods of More: Rescuing Church Growth from Idolatry. Root argues that churches across the theological spectrum have become captured by a logic of escalation: more people, more resources, more innovation, more relevance, more affirmation. The problem is that there is never a point when we can finally say, “Enough.” Drawing connections between the worship of Baal in the Old Testament, modern capitalism, and contemporary church growth, Loren and Andy explore what churches believe will actually save them. They discuss Root's categories of “techno-optimists” and “identitarians”—two groups that may appear opposed but can share the assumption that the church will survive if it can simply accumulate enough of the right kind of capital. Together they explore: When church growth becomes a form of idolatry Why churches struggle to ever say “enough” Techno-optimists, identitarians, and competing visions of church renewal Why money can function as more “real” than God in church decision-making The relationship between economic prosperity and American Protestantism Why the church keeps trying to recover its golden age Prayer, confession, and discerning where God is actually at work Andrew Root is the Carrie Olson Baalson professor of youth and family ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He writes and researches in areas of theology, ministry, culture and younger generations.  His recent books are Churches and the Crisis of Decline, When Church Stops Working, and The Church After Innovation. Andy has worked in congregations, parachurch ministries, and social service programs. He lives in St. Paul with his wife Kara, two children, Owen and Maisy, and their dog. When not reading, writing, or teaching, Andy spends far too much time watching TV and movies. Mentioned Resources:

It's summertime and here on Youth Culture Matters were devoting our time to shorter episodes where we're talking about purposeful parenting, addressing timely topics to encourage and equip you as parents to help your kids navigate their world in ways that bring honor and glory to God. Take a few minutes to listen in today as I share about how to prioritize nurturing your kids' faith as we launch into another busy and distraction-filled school year.

What can the final words of Moses teach Christians about God, His Torah, covenant faithfulness, and following Yeshua? In Episode 15 of Christians Follow Torah Too? — Part 7 of our Deuteronomy series, Sabbath Lounge continues our verse-by-verse journey through Deuteronomy 32–34, the final chapters of Moses' life and the conclusion of the book of Deuteronomy. These chapters contain some of the most powerful and prophetic words in the Torah—including the Song of Moses, God's warnings about Israel's future, Moses' final blessing, the commissioning of Joshua, and the death of Moses. But there's an important question behind these chapters: If Moses' final instructions came from God, what do they mean for people who follow Yeshua today? Could Deuteronomy 32–34 help us better understand the relationship between Torah, covenant, obedience, faith, and Christianity? In this Bible study, we examine the text carefully and compare what we find in Deuteronomy with the teachings of Yeshua (Jesus) and the rest of Scripture.  

Listen to this week's sermon, Deuteronomy: A People Like This preached by Rev. Benjamin Kandt from Deuteronomy 4:4-10, 15, 19-21, 24. 32-35.

True freedom is found when we live for Jesus under the restraints of His teaching and truth, rather than turning from His teaching and truth.John 8:31-36Rev. Dr. Matthew LakeAugust 30, 2026

Rolling along with more Biblical Theology, we wed two biblical mainstays--Providence and Idolatry--in a combination people might not be familiar with. Pharaoh, Job, and Peter among others show up to make sense of how anything less than the fullness of God's Providence leaves us worshiping idols of our own creation. Listen Live · Program Schedule · Our StationsLINKSYou can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, Tiktok! More on our website.If you would like to support Iowa Catholic Radio you can donate Here! More from Iowa Catholic Radio:Sunday Dive with Katie PatrizioMan Up! with Joe StopulosCatholic Women Now with Chris Magruder and Julie NelsonThe Uncommon Good with Bo Bonner and Dr. Bud MarrBe Not Afraid with Fr. Fabian Moncada and Fr. Bruce RiebeBe Not Afraid en Español con el P. Fabián MoncadaMaking it Personal with Bishop William JoensenFaith and Family Finance with Gregory WaddleThe Great Men of the Bible with Joe Stopulos Liturgy & DevotionsThe Daily Gospel Reflection with Fr. Nick SmithThe Daily Mass from St. Francis of AssisiThe Daily Mass from St. Pius XThe Daily Mass from St. TheresaSunday Mass from the Basilica of Saint JohnWant to support your favorite show? Click Here Iowa Catholic Radio - Connecting People to Christ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Coach Prime is not a football operation. He is a feeling franchise. Jason Whitlock on Deion Sanders selling aura as the win, self-confidence as faith, and criticism as sin. From Must Be the Money to Tim Ross and the legal dope dealer, the product is a congregation grabbing the gold chain. A 3-9 cannot kill an aura. Tickets fell after a 9-4. Real confidence trusts the Lord. Fake confidence has to flash. He does not need Colorado to win. He needs you near the king. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 - Coach Prime The Feeling Franchise 02:19 - Must Be The Money 03:18 - Fake Confidence vs Real Confidence 06:09 - Deion Says He Never Criticizes Others 09:45 - Vengeance With Scripture Overlay 11:16 - Idolatry and Criticism As Sin 13:03 - The Crack In The Franchise 16:13 - Confidence In Self vs Confidence In God 21:05 - Suffering vs Success 28:26 - Brand vs Leader: Misusing Christianity 31:24 - Breiden Fehoko On Meeting Deion 39:14 - Prediction For Colorado Season ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@thefehokoshow  https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyWalker1 ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fr. Mike shares one of his favorite Bible verses, and guides us through the story of Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as they are thrown into the fiery furnace. He also emphasizes the significance of their Hebrew names, and how powerful name changes are in Scripture. Today's readings are Jeremiah 22, Daniel 3, and Proverbs 15:29-33. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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Date: August 22nd of 2026   Speaker: Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard   Text: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13   Context: Sermon at St. Paul's Lutheran of Minot, ND   Manuscript: CLICK HERE 

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Have you heard it or said it? Maybe your body image issues are "your thorn in the flesh." It sounds comforting, but is it actually true? In this episode, we take a close look at what Paul's thorn in 2 Corinthians 12 actually was — and wasn't — and see how body image issues are different than the situation Paul discusses there. We'll also talk about how recognizing that your body image issues aren't your "thorn in the flesh" may be some of the most hopeful news you get, because then there's a cure for them. And, it's all found in scripture! Key Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 12:7–10 (the thorn in the flesh) Colossians 3:5 ("greed, which is idolatry") Colossians 3:9–10 (put off the old self, put on the new) Romans 6:14 (sin shall not be your master) 1 John 1:9 (confession and cleansing) 2 Corinthians 5:17 (new creation) Discussion questions for listeners / community: Have you ever described your body image struggle as "your thorn"? How did that framing shape whether you expected it to change? Try praying both prayers from this episode — the confession prayer and the contentment prayer. Which one actually named what's true for you? What would it look like this week to bring one specific piece of body-image idolatry into the light through honest confession? Timestamped Guide to Episode 00:00 Exploring body image and faith 03:38 Addressing body image issues 09:41 Biblical thorns and grace 12:21 Idols in Modern Christian Culture 16:32 Understanding body image issues 19:00 Inviting women to join workshop 22:16 Admitting struggles and seeking help 27:39 Choosing the right prayer 28:45 Dealing with aging and grace A note: This episode distinguishes disordered body worship (idolatry) from genuine physical affliction (illness, disability, medical conditions). Listeners walking through the latter should be pointed toward lament and grace, not confession — this episode is specifically addressing the worship-pattern many of us have around appearance and worth. Links: Heather's best-selling Christian books on body image, aging, and comparison: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/books-for-christian-women-body-image Join us on the next 40-Day Journey in September. Learn more here: https://www.improvebodyimage.com/40-day-challenge Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

For the past few days, I have had some technical difficulties with my computer. But I'm back!As success floods into your life, stay humble about it. Give thanks to the Creator for all the good you have. 

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When we seek the approval of others, we are caught in a web of insecurity trying to perfect ourselves. Paul urges us to find our confidence by knowing that in Christ we are declared saints.Galatians 1:1-10Caroline GlazierAugust 23, 2026

Eroding your right to choose; Slavery?; Bondage?; Abraham's way; Melchizedek; "Names"; Choosing Saul; Knowing good sources; Tree of Life; Choosing to listen; War/conflict in the world today; Strangling; Drug trafficking; Where is the real war?; Real war? Spiritual war; Righteousness?; "Aaron"; The Melchizedek difference; Banking; Petro-dollar; Golden calf; "Israel" today?; Tens, hundreds and thousands; Standing against the wickedness of the world; Social bonds of love; Sacrificing; Losing courage; Avoiding pregnancy; Character; Warring against nature; Accountability; "Snuffy" story; Mt 6:33; Lk 13:24; Rom 14:17; Righteousness and peace; Rev 7:11; Rev 12:17; "Women"?; Love = Charity; Covetousness = Idolatry; Seed of Abraham; Abimelech vs Melchizedek; Rev 13:4; "Beasts"; "Saints"; Being separate; "Exousia"; Learning the kingdom; Bondage of Egypt; Making covenants with gods many; Acting free; Jealousy; Having ears to hear the truth; Gen 3:8; Ps 69:22; Bindings of love and sacrifice; Removing scales from your eyes; 2 Cor 6:14 Unequal yoking; Laying down your life for fellow man; Making the state your father; "The Dragon"?; Rev 9:20; "Idolatry"; Statues?; Ps 106:37; Selling children into debt slavery; Polluted minds; "Canaan"; 1 Cor 10:20; Devils?; Rev 13:12; First beast?; Image of the beast; "Mark" of the beast; "Charagma"?; Table of the Lord; Taking oaths; One-child contract; Moving according to Holy Spirit; "Smoking furnace and burning lamp" vision; Ministers; Welfare snares; 1 John 2:10; Rom 11:9; Depending on the beast; "Elder"; True Church; Follow Christ!

Fr. Mike shows us from our reading of Jeremiah that when we give our hearts and minds over to idols we become foolish. The way of man is not in himself, we need the Lord to guide and correct us. In Ezekiel, we read about the vision of the measuring of the temple and Fr. Mike shows us how the early Church Fathers would read the Old Testament in light of the New Testament. Today's readings are Jeremiah 10-11, Ezekiel 40, and Proverbs 15:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

August 21st, 2026:  Our Lady of Knock - The Silent Apparition That Reveals Heaven's Liturgy;  St Jane Frances de Chantal - Housewife & Mother Superior;  Pope St Pius X - Modernism & Idolatry of the Contemporary

Our Daily Scripture Readings and Reflection: God promises to cleanse his people from their idols and give them a new heart and a new spirit. Idolatry is not merely an ancient problem. Whenever something is elevated above God and human life is sacrificed for it, the danger of idolatry remains. Frank Pavone reflects on abortion as one of the great idols of our age and explains why working to end it is an act of worship that glorifies God's name and restores respect for the lives he created.

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00:00:00 Deuteronomy 1 – Moses Rehearseth the Story of Israel's Journey and Unbelief00:06:36 Deuteronomy 2 – Compass Mount Seir and Conquest of Sihon King of Heshbon00:12:37 Deuteronomy 3 – Bedstead of Iron of Og King of Bashan and Moses Denied Canaan00:16:43 Deuteronomy 4 – Ye Shall Not Add unto the Word and Cities of Refuge Be-side Jordan00:24:52 Deuteronomy 5 – Ten Commandments Repeated and The LORD Talked Face to Face00:29:27 Deuteronomy 6 – Hear, O Israel: The LORD Our God Is One LORD00:32:50 Deuteronomy 7 – Seven Nations Greater and Mightier Than Thou Destroyed00:37:22 Deuteronomy 8 – Man Doth Not Live by Bread Only and Forget Not the LORD00:40:25 Deuteronomy 9 – Not for Thy Righteousness and Rehearsal of the Golden Calf00:45:24 Deuteronomy 10 – Two Tables of Stone in the Ark and Circumcise the Foreskin of Your Heart00:48:35 Deuteronomy 11 – Blessing and a Curse Set Before You upon Gerizim and Ebal00:53:28 Deuteronomy 12 – The Place Which the LORD Shall Choose to Put His Name00:58:38 Deuteronomy 13 – Enticers to Idolatry and False Prophets Stoned01:01:48 Deuteronomy 14 – Ye Are the Children of the LORD and Tithe of All Thine Increase01:05:32 Deuteronomy 15 – Year of Release, Debts Forgiven, and Hebrew Servants01:09:07 Deuteronomy 16 – Three Times in a Year Shall All Thy Males Appear01:12:50 Deuteronomy 17 – Hard Matters in Judgment and Duty of the King01:16:27 Deuteronomy 18 – Abominations of the Nations and A Prophet Like unto Moses01:19:38 Deuteronomy 19 – Cities of Refuge, Landmarks, and Two or Three Witnesses01:22:56 Deuteronomy 20 – Laws of Warfare and Trees for Meat Not Destroyed01:26:14 Deuteronomy 21 – Inquest for Unsolved Murder and Rebellious Son Stoned01:30:01 Deuteronomy 22 – Divers Sorts Forbidden and Tokens of Virginity01:34:35 Deuteronomy 23 – Exclusion from the Congregation and Purity of the Camp01:38:34 Deuteronomy 24 – Bill of Divorcement, Pledges, and Gleanings for the Stranger01:42:11 Deuteronomy 25 – Forty Stripes, Muzzling the Ox, and Levirate Marriage01:45:14 Deuteronomy 26 – Firstfruits Offering, A Wandering Aramean, and Third Year Tithe01:48:58 Deuteronomy 27 – Great Stones on Mount Ebal and Curses Spoken on Mount Ebal01:52:25 Deuteronomy 28 – Blessings for Obedience and Curses for Disobedience Pronounced02:03:44 Deuteronomy 29 – Covenant in Moab and Secret Things Belong unto the LORD02:08:13 Deuteronomy 30 – Word Is Nigh Thee and I Have Set Before You Life and Death02:11:41 Deuteronomy 31 – Be Strong and of a Good Courage and Reading of the Law02:17:24 Deuteronomy 32 – Song of Moses: Give Ear, O Ye Heavens, and I Will Speak02:24:43 Deuteronomy 33 – Blessing Wherewith Moses the Man of God Blessed the Children of Israel02:29:22 Deuteronomy 34 – Moses Vieweth the Promised Land from Pisgah and DiethDownload One-Year Reading Plan:https://andrewhorval.substack.com/p/kingjamesbibleinoneyearBooks:https://andrewhorval.substack.com/p/booksPodcast & More:https://andrewhorval.substack.com

“For they themselvesshowed of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how you turned toGod from idols to serve the living and true God.” In verse 9, Paul tellsus what people were saying about them. They were talking about the tremendouschange that had taken place in the lives of these Thessalonian believers. Paul describes theirconversion with three simple words: “turned to God.” I think it isimportant to notice the order. Paul does not say they first cleaned up theirlives, got rid of all their idols, and then came to God. He says they “turnedto God from idols.” They turned to God, and when they did, they were ableto turn from their idols. My friend, that is what genuine salvation does. Christianityis not simply trying to make ourselves better. It is not merely giving up a fewbad habits or attempting to live a more moral life. Salvation begins when, byfaith, we turn to the Lord Jesus Christ. When we truly turn to Him, somethingbegins to change within us. Remember that Thessalonica wasa pagan city. Idolatry was everywhere. These people had grown up worshipingfalse gods and participating in pagan religious practices. Their idols were notmerely decorations sitting on a shelf. Idolatry was woven into their culture,their families, their social lives, and even their businesses. So when thesepeople turned to Jesus Christ, it cost them something. They were leaving behinda way of life they had known for years. Yet they discovered something fargreater than the idols they left behind.  Paul says they turned “toserve the living and true God.” I love those words: “the living and trueGod.” Their idols were dead. Their idols could not hear them. Their idolscould not answer their prayers. Their idols could not forgive their sins. Theiridols could not give them eternal life.  But now the believers atThessalonica had met the living God! And they had discovered the true God. Wemight look at this verse today and say, “Well, I don't have any idols. I don'tbow down before a statue or worship an image.” But an idol can be anything thattakes the place in our lives that belongs to God. An idol can be money. It canbe possessions. It can be pleasure. It can be a career. It can be anotherperson. It can even be our own plans, ambitions, or desires. Anything thatbecomes more important to us than God has the potential to become an idol. Thequestion is not simply, “Do I have a statue that I worship?” The betterquestion might be, “What has first place in my life?”  Notice also that theseThessalonians did not simply turn from something; they turned to Someone. Sometimeswe think the Christian life is mostly about what we give up. But Christianityis really about Who we receive. We turn from the emptiness of this world to thefullness of Jesus Christ. We turn from darkness to light. We turn from bondageto freedom. We turn from death to life. And then Paul says that they turned toGod “to serve” Him. Their conversion produced a new purpose for living. Before,they had served their idols. Now they served the living and true God. That word“serve” carries the idea of serving as a bondservant—belongingcompletely to another. That is a beautiful picture of the Christian life. Wehave been saved by grace, and because we belong to Jesus Christ, we now desireto live for Him. We don't serve Him in order to be saved. We serve Him becausewe have been saved. That takes us back to verse 3and their “work of faith, and labor of love.” Their service was evidence thatsomething real had happened in their hearts. And my friend, that should causeeach of us to examine our own lives today. What have we turned from? What havewe turned to? And whom are we serving? The Thessalonians had a testimony thateveryone could see. They had turned to God from idols to serve the living andtrue God. May that be our testimony too.

Romans 1:18–32 reveals that humanity's deepest problem is rejecting what we know about God. Creation points to His power and truth, yet people suppress that truth and exchange the Creator for created things. This idolatry turns good things into ultimate things, producing desires that never satisfy and leading to greater sin. God's wrath is seen in His “giving them over,” allowing people to pursue what they have chosen and experience the destructive consequences. Paul's list of sins is meant to be a mirror for everyone, exposing the universal tendency to replace God with something else. The answer is not better arguments, culture, or human effort, but repentance and Christ. When we turn back to God, the Holy Spirit begins replacing the fruit of selfishness and sin with love, joy, peace, and self-control. Romans 1 shows the downward path of sin: reject God → replace God → distorted desires → distorted thinking → destructive living. The Gospel reverses that path by bringing us back to the Creator, restoring our hearts and transforming how we live.

When the Heat Gets Turned Up | Thriving in Babylon Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego knew God was able to deliver them. They believed He would. But even if He didn't, they still wouldn't bow. In Daniel 3, we see a faith that isn't dependent on circumstances or outcomes. This message from Thriving in Babylon explores idolatry, cultural pressure, godly conviction, and what happens when following Jesus comes with a cost. Sometimes God's will isn't to deliver us from the trial but to give us strength to endure through it. And when we stand for God, we don't just experience His protection. We experience His presence. Key Insights: Convictions are built before the pressure comes. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's decision not to bow wasn't a sudden burst of courage. Their pattern of obedience had already been established in Daniel 1 and 2. Idolatry is bigger than statues. Anything we place ahead of God, including ourselves, family, success, work, or other priorities, can begin taking the glory that belongs to Him. Faith doesn't require a guaranteed outcome. “Even if He does not” shows a trust in God that isn't dependent on getting the answer or rescue we want. God doesn't always remove the trial. Sometimes His will is to give us the strength to walk through what we would rather escape. God's presence can become clearest in the fire. The three men weren't alone in the furnace. The message points to the fourth figure as a Christophany, a visible, pre-incarnate appearance of Christ, emphasizing that God met them in the very place they needed Him most. Scripture Focus: Daniel 3:1 Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Thriving in Babylon Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube ° Follow us on [Facebook](www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram ° Visit our website

Everyone puts their hope in something. Everyone is trusting in something for their life that they are counting on to give them meaning, purpose, security, significance, and even their identity. And what we see in Paul and Barnabas in Acts 14 is that they have set their hope on the Lord such that the rejection of the crowd doesn't destroy and the applause of the crowd doesn't define. 

Not all idols are obviously sinful. As Tim Keller has said, “an idol is often a good thing that becomes an ultimate thing. Even the best gifts—like family—can take a place in our hearts that only God was meant to fill. In Genesis 31, Rachel secretly holds onto her father's household gods, while Laban refuses to release his grip on his family and control. Beneath the surface, both reveal the same struggle: neither is ready to let go of what has always given them security and identity. We may not carry physical idols, but we can do the same—finding our worth in our roles, our security in our relationships, or our sense of control in how our family turns out. What begins as a blessing can quietly become something we cannot surrender. Yet Jesus calls His followers to a greater allegiance—one that places Him above even the closest family ties. What would it look like to receive our families as gifts, but not cling to them as ultimate—trusting Jesus alone with our identity, our security, and our future? 

Not all idols are obviously sinful. As Tim Keller has said, “an idol is often a good thing that becomes an ultimate thing. Even the best gifts—like family—can take a place in our hearts that only God was meant to fill. In Genesis 31, Rachel secretly holds onto her father's household gods, while Laban refuses to release his grip on his family and control. Beneath the surface, both reveal the same struggle: neither is ready to let go of what has always given them security and identity. We may not carry physical idols, but we can do the same—finding our worth in our roles, our security in our relationships, or our sense of control in how our family turns out. What begins as a blessing can quietly become something we cannot surrender. Yet Jesus calls His followers to a greater allegiance—one that places Him above even the closest family ties. What would it look like to receive our families as gifts, but not cling to them as ultimate—trusting Jesus alone with our identity, our security, and our future? 

Idolatry is not limited to statues or obvious false gods. In Scripture, an idol is anything that takes the place of God in our affections, trust, or sense of security. A dating relationship becomes an idol when it starts to define identity, dictate emotional stability, consume excessive mental energy, or replace dependence on God. The shift is rarely dramatic. It usually happens gradually through small compromises in priorities, thought patterns, and spiritual habits. Recognizing this risk is not about becoming […] The post Top 5 Ways to Keep a Dating Relationship From Becoming an Idol appeared first on Christian Singles Advice | Christian Dating Advice Tips. Related posts: 5 Ways to Tell Your Crush Is Not Ready for a Relationship – A Christian Singles Perspective 8 Biblical Ways Christian Singles Can Date With Purpose and Find a Godly Spouse Christian Dating and Idol Worship: Making an Idol Out of Your Relationships Ten Ways to Destroy a Christian Dating Relationship What Is Closure in a Christian Dating Relationship?

When we experience the love of the Risen Christ who gave His life for us in a real and intentional way, the idol of the self loses its grip on our lives and Jesus becomes our first priority.Genesis 3:4-5 (NIV) and Galatians 2:11-13, 19-21 (MSG)Rev. Dr. Matt LakeAugust 16, 2026

https://square.link/u/UHRU92rp - Donate HereToday's reading takes us to Psalm 78, a historical psalm that calls God's people to remember and tell. It looks back over Israel's past so the next generation will not forget the works of the Lord, but will set their hope in Him. The past is not just history—it is a warning, a witness, and a safeguard for the future.Psalm 78 reminds us to tell what God has done, remember His faithfulness, beware of a drifting heart, and trust the Shepherd He provides. Idolatry and forgetfulness always lead to devastating consequences, but God remains faithful even when His people fail. So today, read Psalm 78 and do something simple and powerful: remember what God has done, then tell the next generation.

Fr. Mike reviews one of the most powerful verses in Proverbs, dealing with personal discernment and wanting to follow our own will instead of God's. He also goes into a deeper explanation of the prophet, Jeremiah, and how we ourselves can reflect the actions of Israel in the Old Testament. Today's readings are Jeremiah 2, Ezekiel 28, and Proverbs 14:9-12. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Send us Fan MailThis message examines the subtle danger of internal idolatry, where personal desires and loyalties displace devotion to God. Drawing primarily from Ezekiel 14 and James 1, it explains that God responds to divided hearts with judgment rather than guidance. The message highlights how unchecked desire leads to sin and spiritual death, warning believers against self-deception. It emphasizes the necessity of repentance and turning away from these internal stumbling blocks to restore exclusive allegiance to Yahweh. Ultimately, the teaching calls for vigilant self-examination to ensure God remains the sole object of worship in the believer's life.Bible Insights with  Wayne ConradContact: 8441 Hunnicut Rd Dallas, Texas 75228email: Att. Bible Insights Wayne Conradgsccdallas@gmail.com (Good Shepherd Church) Donation   https://gsccdallas.orghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJTZX6qasIrPmC1wQpben9ghttps://www.facebook.com/waconrad or gscchttps://www.sermonaudio.com/gsccSpirit, Truth and Grace MinistriesPhone # 214-324-9915 leave message with number for call backPsalms 119:105 Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.

Slipping into idolatry is easier than you might think

Slipping into idolatry is easier than you might think

Fr. Mike explains the relationship between idolatry and adultery, and how one can easily lead to another, especially in our relationship with God. He also talks about the difference between discipline and abuse, as we cover some tough topics today. Today's readings are Isaiah 65, Ezekiel 23-24, and Proverbs 13:21-25. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Black America is in love with the lynching tree — not the history, the costume. Before the autopsy on Tasia Fortune, Ben Crump was already on X selling Calvary in Jackson. Trey Reed. Cory Zukatis. Same rope myth, different inventory. Tuskegee's own ledger shows the cliff: as America's laws and conscience moved, the rope died. The myth stayed on life support to feed the Crumps. Crump is easy. Our mentality is the problem. Idolatry on His tree. Full mono. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 The Idolatry of the Lynching Tree and the "Crucified" Narrative 0:59 Ben Crump and the Priesthood of the Passion Play 1:25 Case Studies: Selective Outrage in Crump's Cases 3:44 Historical Lynching Statistics and the Decline of the Practice 5:40 The Lynching Myth and its Perpetuation 6:43 The Customer's Appetite: Grievance as an Archetype 9:17 The Problem of Victim Identity and Idolatry 11:09 Christ's Sacrifice vs. Racial Branding 12:11 Rejecting Grievance for Freedom 14:17 Panel: The Tasia Fortune Case and Crump's Actions 16:46 Panel: The Cross, Victimhood, and Responsibility 21:16 Panel: Progress, Symbolic Gestures, and Closing Prayer ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@TheShemekaMichelle  https://x.com/VirgilWalker ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reach Out: Please include your email and I will get back to you. Thanks!emersonk78@me.comExcel Still More Journal - AmazonNew GENESIS Daily Bible Devotional!Daily Bible Devotional Series - AmazonJesus lived in a human body and lived a valuable, meaningful life:1) The Father gave Him a body2) He lived humbly in his body3) He used His body for others4) He offered His body for us5) God glorified His bodyDid Jesus waste His life? Or did He model something amazing for us all?Here are 5 absolute truths about your body:A) Your body was created by GodB) Your body is sustained by GodC) Your body belongs to ChristD) Your body is indwelt by the Holy SpiritE) Your body is accountable to GodThese simple ideas change everything. They change how we view sins like immorality, addiction, gluttony, and immodesty, just to name a few. All of that becomes naturally avoided in the name of our identity, as a vessel of God. 

Shame  and being set free from shame is such a hot topic, in both Christian and secular circles. Resources abound, but what does the Bible actually say? As we completed a biblical survey on shame, we were surprised at how much the Bible had to say on this topic! Listen in as we share key biblical principles that are necessary in order to deal with the universal emotion of shame. Biblical Survey on Shame: I. Genesis 2-3- Naked and unashamed… No sin, nothing to hide from one another or God, perfect unity in relationships, acceptance of one another. After sinning, they hid and covered themselves and were afraid… shame leads to fear, hiding parts of ourselves, isolation, and disconnection. Shame came when sin entered the world.  Now, there are two general sources of shame- directly from personal and/or corporate sin, or indirectly due to the brokenness in the world.  There are also biblical examples of people trying to make others feel ashamed for things they shouldn't feel ashamed of, such as barrenness. So there is appropriate shame and inappropriate shame.  II. Appropriate shame due to sinful behavior in Proverbs and prophets:Proverbs: There are ways of foolish or sinful living, such as dishonesty, gluttony, and laziness, that are shameful, that bring shame on oneself and one's parents or spouse. -Prov 10:5 -Prov 12:4 -Prov 13:5 -Prov 17:2 -Prov 18:13 -Prov 19:26 -Prov 28:7 -Prov 29:15Sexual sin/misconduct is especially shameful: -Lev. 20:17 -2 Sam. 13:12-13 -Matt. 1:19 -Rom. 1:27Isaiah: A life of rejecting God and worshipping idols is the most shameful life. Idolatry always leads to shame and disappointment. -Is 30:3-5 -Is 41:8, 10, 11 -Is 42:9-11 -Is 42:17 -Is 45:16-17, 19, 24-25 -Is 49 -Is 50:6-9 -Is 51:7, 12-13 -Is 61:7 Sometimes shame is due to both sin and resulting defeat from enemies and/or God's judgment: -Ezra 8:22 -Ezra 9:6-7 -Neh. 1:3 -Daniel 9:7 III. Shame not directly due to personal sin, but due to perceived failure, deficiency, or defeat:Barrenness was considered shameful by society: -Gen. 30:23 -1 Sam. 1:6 -Luke 1:6 Being defeated by enemies feels shameful: -1 Sam. 17:26 -2 Sam. 10:5 / 1 Chron. 19:5 -2 Kings 18 -2 Chron. 32:21 2 Sam. 19:3, 5-Shame due to disapproval from others, but not necessarily personal sin.Sometimes shame is a result of seeing others' devotion and our lack of devotion (comparison): 2 Chron. 30:15 Now let's see how God responds. IV. When shame is an appropriate response to sin and a part of true confession and repentance, God is always ready to receive His children, welcome them into His Presence, replace their shame with gladness, and heal their faithlessness.  -Jer. 3:19-25; 4:2, 4, 14 -Jer. 31V. When people continue in shameless sin, pride, and idolatry, God shames and judges them. In the book of Jeremiah, God's people are persisting in unrepentant idolatry, defiling God's places of worship with idolatry, and prophets are lying to the people in the name of God. God warns His people many times, but they are stiff-necked, stubborn, and unashamed of their idolatry. “They do not know how to blush.” God shames Israel and sends judgment upon them- for their unrepentant idolatry, for changing their glory (God) for that which does not profit (false gods), which is appalling, evil, and bitter. But God's heart is ALWAYS that His judgment (and shaming words) would lead to them feeling a proper shame over their sin, confess, turn back to God, and be restored. He remains ready to receive them, heal them, and turn their shame into joy. God's judgment of Israel's shameless idolatry and refusal to repent in Jeremiah:-Jer. 2:11-13, 26, 36-Jer. 5:3, 30, 31; 6:13-15-Jer. 6:13-20-Jer. 7:18-20 -Jer. 8:5-6, 9-Jer. 10:14-16-Jer. 11:12-15-Jer. 13:24-27-Jer. 17:13-Jer. 23:40 The book of Jeremiah ends with God's judgment on foreign nations and Israel's enemies who rejected God and continued in shameless sin, pride, and idolatry (Jer. 46-51). Their sin and idolatry led to their shame, disappointment, and God's judgment. This is the fulfillment of God's promise that His enemies would be ultimately shamed, and His people would be ultimately honored.  Jer. 46:12, 24 Jer. 51:17, 47-53 Ezekiel, Hosea, Joel, Obadiah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Zechariah all continue the theme of unrepentant idolatry leading to shame and God's judgment, and when repentant, to restoration with God.  Ez. 7:18; Ez. 16:61, 63; Ez. 32:24, 25, 30 Ez. 39:25-26 Ez. 43:10-11 Ez. 44:10-13 -Hosea 2:5; Hos. 4:7, 18; Hos. 9:10; Hos. 10:6. NT examples of God shaming prideful, unrepentant, shameless people: -Luke 13:16-17 -1 Cor. 1:27 -Rev. 3:18 VI. God promises not to let His people be put to shame (be ultimately defeated, ridiculed, or proven wrong), but to in the end to defend them, give them justice, honor, and eternal life. God's enemies will ultimately be put to shame. -Psalm 25:2-3, 20 -Psalm 34 -Psalm 71:1, 13, 24 -Ps 97:7 -Daniel 12:2 -Rom. 5:3-5 -Rom. 9:33 -Rom. 10:11 -Phil. 1:20 -Heb. 11:16 -1 Peter 2:6-7 VII. Jesus was shamefully treated (ridiculed, mocked, considered a failure, embarrassed, dishonored)- by others and b/c of our sin- in our place on the cross. On the cross he took not only our sin, but also the accompanying shame, for us. On the cross, he defeated Satan and all his enemies, putting them to shame. -Psalm 22 -Isaiah 53 -Luke 18:32 -Heb. 12:2 -Col. 2:15 -Rom. 8:1VIII. Jesus-followers are commanded by Jesus to follow Him and not be ashamed of Him, the gospel, or suffering for the gospel, at all cost. -Jeremiah warned the people of judgment for their sin and idolatry, in the face of persecution and rejection (and feeling shamed), and trusted God to ultimately honor him and shame the people.-Jer. 17:  -Jer. 20:11, 18-  -Jer. 37-38- -Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26 -Rom. 1:16 -1 Thess. 2:2- -2 Tim. 1:8, 12 -2 Tim. 1:16 -1 Peter 4:16 -Heb. 2:11 IX. Believers have been set free from sinful lifestyles that lead to shame, unfruitfulness, and death. Believers should live honorable lifestyles that will not put them to shame, but that results in fruit, sanctification, and eternal life, and puts their opponents to shame. -Rom. 6:21-22 -Phil. 3:19 -2 Tim. 2:15 -Titus 2:8 -1 Peter 3:16  -1 Peter 5:2 -Jesus taught His followers to purposefully humble themselves, take lower positions, and allow other people to exalt us, instead of exalting ourselves, which could lead to shame (embarrassment). Luke 14:9. -Believers can be put to shame by other believers' behavior. 2 Cor. 7:14. X. Sometimes believers need to rebuke one another for doing shameful things. -1 Cor. 6:5 -1 Cor. 14:35 -1 Cor. 15:34 -Eph. 5:12 -2 Thess. 3:14 -Titus 1:11 -We also can call out and rebuke others' sin without shaming them. 1 Cor. 4:14. XI. Sometimes, people “shame” others in order to express their anger, contempt, or criticism, and when it is unfair, we can refuse to be ashamed. -1 Sam. 20:30, 34 -2 Sam. 6:20-22 -Job's friends tried to shame him many times: 6:20; Job 8:22. Job 10:15 Job 11:3; Job 19:3In the face of unfair criticism, Paul defended his ministry and refused to be ashamed: 2 Cor. 10:8; 2 Cor. 11:21

Slipping into idolatry is easier than you might think

Fr. Mike reflects on some of the ways that people turn away from God, including: worshipping idols, fasting for selfish reasons, and not honoring the sabbath. He also highlights the passage from Ezekiel 18 that tells us that each person will be judged by their own actions, and not by those of their parents or children. The readings are Isaiah 57-58, Ezekiel 17-18, and Proverbs 13:5-8. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

Idolatry is anathema. Idolatry in the Holy Land is totally intolerable. Multiple times in the book of Devarim, we are exhorted to thoroughly and utterly destroy any remnant of idolatry that we encounter in the Land, be it altars, pillars, idolatrous trees, or molten images. But it is insufficient to eliminate the idols. We are […]

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