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Fr. Mike highlights the rich text in Isaiah 55 and 56 which reveals that the house of the Lord will not only be for the chosen people, but for all people. We also hear the story of how God mercifully restores Israel who is like an unfaithful bride. Today's readings are Isaiah 55-56, Ezekiel 16, and Proverbs 13:1-4. 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.
Jase learns that his advice may have been the final straw for a young couple, but he stands by his guidance. Zach's confiscation of a lost and found pair of sunglasses sparks a funny lesson about why parenting doesn't end when children grow up, move away, or get married. The guys turn to James 3 to examine how selfish ambition, hidden motives, and the need to win can quietly destroy marriages and other relationships. The guys also consider the “irony of Jesus,” a carpenter who showed little interest in buildings because he came to build his church and bring God's family back together. In this episode: Matthew 8, verses 19–20; Philippians 4, verses 11–13; 1 John 5, verse 19; James 3, verses 16–18; 1 John 3, verses 11–15; Hebrews 12, verses 11–17; Matthew 5, verses 8–9; James 1, verse 19 Want to watch the Lost Episodes of Unashamed, only on EKKL? Get 20% off with code UNASHAMED (all caps), and watch faith- and family-friendly movies, podcasts, and more: https://ekkl.com/ “Unashamed” Episode 1392 is sponsored by: https://preborn.com/unashamed — Visit the PreBorn! website or dial #250 and use keyword BABY to donate today. https://ponchooutdoors.com/unashamed — Get $10 off your first order and free shipping when you enter your email! Get 10% Off your entire order & take advantage of Ridge's Annual Sweepstakes by going to https://www.Ridge.com/UNASHAMED #Ridgepod NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open only to legal residents of the promotion territory, who have reached the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence. Void elsewhere & where prohibited by law. Enter by 9:00 a.m. USPT on 8 September 2026. 2 winners, prizes total ARV: up to approx. $539,165 CAD / £284,170. Skill-testing question required in CA. See Official Rules at http://ridge.com/pages/rules for complete eligibility, entry instructions, how to enter without a purchase, entry limits, prize details, odds, and restrictions. Sponsor: The Ridge Wallet LLC. http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ — Sign up now for free, and join the Unashamed hosts every Friday for Unashamed Academy Powered by Hillsdale College Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters 00:00 Jase's Dating Advice Ends in Disaster 07:01 Jase Writes “The Irony of Jesus” 15:43 Stop Letting “Stuff” Damage Your Relationships 20:39 Gen Alpha Faces Temptation on a Huge Scale 26:00 A Better Way to Read Your Bible 31:31 Selfish Ambition Is Destroying Us 36:00 Jase Puts Artificial Intelligence in a Biblical Box 45:06 The First Requirement for Resolving Conflict 50:41 Winning the Argument Can Still Destroy the Relationship — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ezra 1:1-2:70, 1 Cor 1:18-2:5, Ps 27:7-14, Pr 20:22-23
The age of generic, non-denominational Christianity may be coming to an end. Phil, Skye, and Kaitlyn discuss why Christians are increasingly drawn to narrower theological identities, and whether the internet is turning legitimate doctrinal differences into purity tests and church fights. Then, the crew opens the mailbag to answer whether prenuptial agreements are compatible with Christian marriage and if praying in public is an authentic expression of faith or an uncomfortable performance. They also consider what Christians should read to better understand the end times and why Jesus supplied wine to an already-drunk wedding party. Also this week, why the VeggieTales have nothing to fear from the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Holy Post Live! https://www.holypost.com/events Holy Post Plus: Ad-Free Version of this Episode: https://holypost.substack.com/p/732-mailbag-prenups-mere-christianity?r=35kf51&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true 0:00 - Show Starts 0:33 - Theme Song 0:55 - Sponsor - Ridge - The Ridge 5-in-1 Power Bank, power on-the-go without compromise! Get 40% off Ridge by going to https://www.ridge.com/HOLYPOST 2:23 - Sponsor - Sundays Dog Food - Get 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to https://www.SundaysForDogs.com/HOLYPOST or use code HOLYPOST at checkout. 3:25 - Is Mere Christianity Over? 22:33 - Christian Prenups? 29:41 - Did Cyclospora get Bob and Larry? 31:03 - Sponsor - If you want your generosity to make a real, lasting difference for refugee students and their families, start your monthly partnership today at https://worldrelief.org/holypost 32:23 - Sponsor - Sponsor - BetterHelp - This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/HOLYPOST and get 10% off your first month! 33:33 - Did Jesus Get People Drunk? 46:05 - Praying in Front of Non-Christians? 52:07 - What Liquid Would You Dispense from Your Fingers? 55:43 - End Credits Links Mentioned in News Segment: Is Mere Christianity Over? https://mereorthodoxy.com/is-the-era-of-mere-christianity-over/ Other Resources: Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/ Holy Post Plus: www.holypost.com/plus Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
The Poco a Poco Podcast with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal
Episode 309 - Silence of the Imagination Have you ever noticed how quickly your mind can drift into "what ifs", old conversations, or stories that aren't actually happening? In this episode, the friars continue their series on holy silence by reflecting on the silence of the imagination. The imagination is a gift from God, one that helps us remember beauty, enter into Scripture, pray with the Rosary, and receive the world more deeply. But when it becomes untethered from reality, it can also pull us into fantasy, rumination, fear, resentment, comparison, or distraction. The friars explore what it means to let the imagination be purified and brought under the gentle custody of the Holy Spirit. This is not about shutting the imagination down, but allowing it to serve truth, beauty, intimacy, and communion with God. Join us as we learn to return from fantasy to reality, and let our imagination become a doorway to deeper prayer, healing, and union with Jesus. The Poco a Poco podcast happens because of many generous donors, including recurring monthly donations of any amount. Thinking about helping out? You can give at https://spiritjuice.org/supportpoco. Thank you!
Can someone reject hell and still claim to follow Jesus? Todd speaks with students at Georgia Tech about religious pluralism, God's justice, and why the gospel offers what no other religion can. Segment 1 • Jason: Can every religion lead to God? • Jason believes he can accept Jesus while rejecting parts of the Bible. • Why God's justice makes the doctrine of hell impossible to dismiss. Segment 2 • Jason: If God is loving, why is hell eternal? • Todd explains why our greatest problem isn't the size of our sin—but the holiness of the God we've sinned against. • The conversation reaches the heart of the gospel. Segment 3 • Preston: An atheist says Jesus is nothing more than a story borrowed from other religions. • Can someone reject God while still claiming to be a "good person"? • Todd challenges the foundation of Preston's worldview. Segment 4 • Rahul: A Hindu student explains what he believes about reincarnation. • Can any religion actually solve humanity's sin problem? • Why Christianity offers something every other religion cannot. ___ 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!
Christianity is a worldwide faith. Some say over 31% are Christians the world over. Yet, if you rewind history, Christianity began in a small geographic area on the other side of the globe, with just a handful of followers. How in the world did they reach the world!? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us some good insight from the book of Acts that’ll help us encourage one another in the faith, and reach our world in our time with the love of Christ. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this episode of It's In the Code, Dan Miller tackles a question from a Jewish listener that cuts to the heart of Christian theology: if Jesus established a new covenant that fulfilled the Old Testament law, why do so many conservative Christians continue to rely on Old Testament verses to make moral arguments? Dan explores the New Testament's teaching on grace, the Apostle Paul's insistence that Christians are no longer bound by the Jewish law, and the complicated relationship Christians have with the Hebrew Bible. Along the way, he explains why many conservative Christians selectively appeal to Old Testament commandments—especially on issues like sexuality—while disregarding countless other laws they believe no longer apply. https://axismundinetwork.substack.com/
In this message from Matthew 19:1–2, David Platt addresses Christ's teaching on marriage and singleness.Explore more content from Radical.
“Who is Jesus?” In this study in Matthew 16, that question of the ages is asked for the very first time—by none other than Jesus Himself. Is He a great person? A prophet? Or an imposter? Or is He what He claimed to be—the Savior of the world? Make up your own mind once you study God's Word.
When you look at the Gospels in chronological order, you see a clearer picture of the events that took place in Jesus' life and ministry. Join Andrew Wommack as he explores parallel accounts found in the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Globalization Will Be DEAD in 3 Years. Peter Zeihan. DEI: Death, Erasure, & Insanity. J.J. Carrell. Globalization Will Be DEAD in 3 Years. Peter Zeihan DEI: Death, Erasure, & Insanity. J.J. Carrell. Globalization Will Be DEAD in 3 Years. Peter Zeihan Peter Zeihan predicts that the global trading system we've relied on for decades is coming to an end. He discusses why China faces unprecedented challenges, why supply chains are dangerously fragile, and why Australia may actually emerge stronger. https://youtu.be/4aOnMVrhTO0?si=CBykfGob9dPl_Ga1 John Anderson Media 808K subscribers 316,472 views Jul 27, 2026 Sign up to John's newsletter here: https://johnanderson.net.au/contact/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Conversations feature John Anderson, former Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, interviewing the world's foremost thought leaders about today's pressing social, cultural and political issues. 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If Mark really preserves Peter's eyewitness testimony, what does that mean for the other Gospels—and for skeptical claims that the New Testament is late, legendary, and contradictory? In this follow‑up episode, we build on the case from Part 1 and argue that Mark is not only rooted in Peter's preaching, but is also likely the earliest written Gospel that Matthew and Luke used as a framework. You'll hear why Mark's short, urgent, "rough" style points to an early source, how Matthew and Luke expand and smooth Mark's material, and what editorial patterns suggest about who was copying whom. We'll also explore Mark's heavy emphasis on suffering, persecution, and costly discipleship, and show why that matters when responding to prosperity teaching and "legend" objections. Finally, we'll connect all of this to practical evangelism: how understanding Mark as Peter's first‑hand case file can help you answer skeptics, strengthen your confidence in Scripture, and share the story of Jesus as real history rather than religious rumor. If you found this series helpful, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and all major platforms. Taking a moment to review the show helps more people encounter the evidence and examine the claims of Christianity for themselves.
Mark 6:1-6 Jesus goes home to Nazareth — and sees the people who watched Him grow up. They know His mother, His brothers, His sisters. Isn't that just the carpenter? They think and when He stands up in the synagogue and teaches with astonishing wisdom, they don't fall to their knees. They fold their arms. In this episode we walk through the verse that says "And he could do no mighty work there." Was Jesus not strong enough? Not for one second. Kids will learn why the King held back the joy of His kingdom from a town that had shut the door on Him — and why sometimes a big danger isn't doubting Jesus, but getting used to Him. WHAT KIDS WILL LEARN "His own country" / "hometown" means Nazareth — the village where Jesus grew up (He was born in Bethlehem, raised in Nazareth) Being astonished by Jesus is not the same as believing in Jesus Calling Him "the son of Mary" instead of "the son of Joseph" was a quiet insult "Could do no mighty work" does not mean Jesus lacked power — it means it would have been wrong for the King to pour out His kingdom's joy on people who had rejected Him Jesus' miracles are signs, not tricks — windows showing the King has arrived Faith is a gift from God, not something we work up on our own -------- Thanks to today's sponsor, GoMinno!! You'll want to check out this great resource for your family. --------- Support either way = Shout outs 1. ad-free episodes +
Greg talks about the huge difference that can be made when one person is equipped, then he answers questions about attending a church where the pastor is affiliated with Freemasonry, recognizing circular reasoning, “Father, forgive them,” and whether Jesus is physically present in Acts 23:11. Topics: Commentary: When one person is equipped, thousands more are impacted. (00:00) Would you advise people not to attend a church where the pastor is still affiliated with Freemasonry, though not an active member? (08:00) Do you have any tips for recognizing circular reasoning? (26:00) What are the ramifications of Jesus saying, “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do”? (43:00) In Acts 23:11, was Jesus physically there, or was this a vision? (50:00) Mentioned on the Show: Be One of the 100 Made in Our Image by Stephen Driscoll An Overview of Freemasonry – Greg's discussion with his brother Dave on a previous podcast Acts 19:18–20 – The account of converts to Christianity burning their books of magic Submit a question on the Open Mic Line Metamorphosis: The Beauty and Design of Butterflies DVD by Illustra Media The Design of Life DVD Collection: Volumes 1-3 by Illustra Media
Fr. Mike marvels at the beauty of Isaiah 53, which reveals that Jesus is the Lord's suffering servant and also zeroes in on Ezekiel 15, which reminds us that without God we are like a useless vine that bears no fruit. Today we read Isaiah 53-54, Ezekiel 14-15, and Proverbs 12:25-28. 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.
2 Chron 35:1-36:23, 1 Cor 1:1-17, Ps 27:1-6, Pr 20:20-21
What if the evidence for biblical giants is hiding in plain sight? In this episode, Travis Roy joins Tony Merkel to recount the terrifying night he witnessed a massive humanoid sprint across a dark Texas road, an encounter that launched years of investigating giant footprints and ancient mysteries. As his search deepened, Travis uncovered fossilized human tracks that he believes challenge conventional history and raise profound questions about the Nephilim, ancient America, and the biblical record. Rather than relying on speculation, he shares the discoveries that convinced him something extraordinary once walked this land, and why those findings continue to shape his understanding of Scripture and the supernatural today. If you've ever wondered whether giants were real, this conversation offers a compelling look at the evidence and why it matters.If you're able, consider helping the Merkel family with medical expenses by donating to Lindsay's GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/b8f76890
Have you ever sensed God leading you toward something, only to immediately feel unqualified, afraid, or unsure? Maybe you've wondered, Who am I to do what God is asking?In this encouraging conversation, Becky Murray joins Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson to explore the story of Moses in Exodus 3-4 and the excuses that often keep us from stepping into God's calling. Drawing from her own journey as the founder of One by One, Becky shares how God met her fears, insecurities, and feelings of inadequacy — and how He can do the same for you.If you've been holding back because of intimidation, fear of rejection, or your own perceived weaknesses, this episode will remind you that God has never called you to rely on yourself. He's simply asking you to keep your eyes fixed on Him.You'll learn:Why intimidation, rejection, and insecurity are some of the enemy's greatest tools to keep you from God's calling.What Moses' excuses reveal about the struggles we all face when God asks us to take a step of faith.How to stop letting your past define your present and embrace the freedom Christ has already won for you.Why God often calls ordinary, imperfect people so His strength — not theirs — gets the glory.How intimacy with God gives you the courage to keep saying "yes," even when the path feels impossible.Resources From This Episode:Learn more about Becky's ministry to prevent human trafficking and protect vulnerable children at onebyone.org.Connect with Becky Murray:Website: beckymurray.org.Book: Embrace the Journey.If today's episode encouraged you, leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. Your review helps more women discover biblical encouragement through The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast.Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. Learn more at Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31Download a copy of this transcript here. Want More on This Topic? Listen to this podcast episode with Lysa TerKeurst on the topic of obedience.
Can demons read your mind? Tara-Leigh Cobble believes they can, and she believes God built it that way on purpose. The creator of The Bible Recap has read the Bible almost twenty times, and somewhere in there she stopped fearing the enemy and started fighting back in silence. She tells the story of the night terrors that taught her to pray the name of Jesus without moving her lips, and the afternoon in a New York City cafe when she prayed a manifesting man back into his right mind from ten feet away. Nobody heard a word. Something still happened.We take her everywhere the mainstream Bible world refuses to go. The Nephilim of Genesis 6. The body of Moses that Michael and Satan fought over. Her theory that the enemy wanted to reanimate the mouthpiece of God and turn him against God's own people. Along the way, she explains why deconstruction almost always ends the same place, why thinking a good thought is an act of war, and the terrifying thing she once realized she had in common with Satan. The weird parts are not a distraction from the gospel. They are the doorway back to it. This episode is sponsored by: https://livemomentous.com — Get up to 35% OFF your first order with code BLURRY at checkout! http://blurrygold.com/ — Get a FREE Gold & Silver Kit while supplies last! https://shopremi.com — Get 55% off your new night guard from now until the end of August with Remi Club Subscribe and Save using code BLURRY! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Around three in the morning on July 31st, a naked man drove his car through the front doors of a Baptist church on Detroit's west side, rolled to a stop inside the vestibule, and told the people who arrived that he was Jesus Christ; nobody was hurt, and Detroit police say any charges wait on the results of a mental health evaluation.SOURCES, LINKS, AND PRINT VERSION: https://weirddarkness.com/NakedJesusCrashLook for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1078714736*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
In this episode of The Daily Grace Podcast, we dive into a phrase commonly heard in Christian circles: what it truly means to be “in the world, but not of the world.” Drawing from Jesus's High Priestly Prayer in John 17, we unpack how this concept is often misunderstood as a call to isolate ourselves from culture out of fear. Instead, we propose a powerful perspective shift: Believers are actually “not of the world but sent into the world” to actively engage with the communities around them. We share practical, real-world examples of what this missional lifestyle looks like across various stages of life—from navigating secular workplaces and college campuses to handling holidays like Halloween and discipling children. By anchoring ourselves in the truth of Scripture, we can stop running from culture and start stepping into it with confidence, shining the light of Christ and fulfilling the Great Commission exactly where God has placed us. Listen to this wisdom-packed episode now. Unlock a 10% off coupon when you join The Daily Grace Co.'s email list. Connect with us: The Daily Grace Co. | Facebook | Instagram | Daily Grace Blog | Subscribe to our Podcast Newsletter!
When God wanted to share His message of love, surprisingly He chose to use people to reach people. Flawed, fallible, foible-filled people. Ahh, but the power of the message is not in us messengers, it’s built in to the message. And the boldness and direction we need is built in to us by the Spirit who lives within us. Pastor Greg Laurie discusses that today on A NEW BEGINNING as he continues a message from his brand new series in Acts – a series called The Upside-Down Life. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ.Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Are you tired of feeling close to God one moment and completely distant the next?In this episode, John and Lisa unpack why so many believers are held emotionally hostage by their feelings instead of anchored in the power of the blood of Jesus. Drawing from Scripture, they reveal why boldness in God's presence is your blood-bought inheritance—not something earned through performance.Don't miss this life-changing conversation—watch now!Additional ResourcesFREE Show Notes Here: https://page.church.tech/d5673663Get Your FREE Resource, Foundations for New Believers, here: https://messengerinternational.org/foundations-courseClick here to start your free extended trial with LOGOS today: https://Logos.com/BevereOrder premium meat now through Good Ranchers—use code “CONVERSATIONS" at checkout: https://goodranchers.com/conversationsGet John's new book, The King is Coming, here: https://www.amazon.com/King-Coming-Prepare-Return-Christ/dp/1400349672/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0To explore the other podcast shows that are part of the Messenger Network, click here: https://messengerinternational.org/podcastsTo help you grow as a follower of Christ, we invite you to download our everyday discipleship app, MessengerX. You can get it here: https://messengerx.com/Support this podcast by becoming a partner here (tax-deductible): https://messengerinternational.org/messenger-network-conversations-podcast
This week, adventurer Bear Grylls joins us to tell us about The Chosen in the Wild, his new Prime Video series debuting Sunday. He takes the cast into Utah canyons and the Great Basin Desert, and tells us what Jonathan Roumie is actually like off camera.We also have Emily's recap of a memorable Lollapalooza this past weekend, Spider-Man: Brand New Day making U.S. box office history, and movie theaters having a record-setting comeback. We also get into the professor who found a way to catch students using AI on exams, and Arizona State announcing a new degree that's getting a lot of ridicule, but Jesse thinks is a great idea. And we tell the tale of Katy Perry getting stuck in a human-sized inflatable water bottle at a recent concert.This week's question of the week: what's a random habit you picked up that's genuinely improved your life? Drop your answer in the comments or @ us. We're reading them on next week's episode.Highlights:01:25 — A father-sons weekend in New York03:22 — The Devil Wears Prada 2, reviewed from the runway05:44 — Lollapalooza recap: Grant Park is enormous07:15 — The case for wheels on your feet11:47 — Lorde, Olivia Dean and a very wet weekend14:54 — The rain delay, a canceled set and The Neighbourhood's missing instruments18:34 — Lolla fashion: vintage NBA jerseys and brat crop tops20:29 — Charli xcx, "Rock Music" and what artists owe their fans25:20 — Marty moves on up27:26 — Sitcom shared universes30:12 — RELEVANT Buzz: Spider-Man breaks the all-time box office record36:05 — The professor who caught 32 students using AI38:12 — Bear Grylls on The Chosen in the Wild42:02 — Slices: Arizona State's influencer degree46:49 — Slices: Katy Perry vs. a giant water bottle50:56 — Question of the WeekAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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“Why did Jesus tell Mary not to touch him?” This question opens a discussion on the significance of Jesus’ words to Mary Magdalene, alongside other topics such as the biblical basis for the timing of baptism in relation to faith and advice for someone navigating family dynamics during a conversion. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 08:16 – Why did Jesus tell Mary Magdalene to not touch him but told Thomas to touch him? 17:15 – The book of Acts shows that baptism happened immediately after display of faith but the Church makes people wait. Where does this idea of making people wait come from? Is it biblical? 41:00 – What advice would you give to my girlfriend who wants to convert but doesn't know how to talk to her family who will likely not approve?
Jesus never invited people to become more religious. He invited them to be born again. In this message from THE SEND Philippines, Francis Chan teaches from Ephesians 2 and shows that the heart of the gospel isn't self-improvement, it's new life. Because God is rich in mercy, He doesn't simply forgive our sin. He makes us alive through Christ, fills us with His Spirit, and begins transforming us from the inside out. This message is a compelling reminder that following Jesus isn't about trying harder. It's about receiving the new life that only God can give.
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Most young leaders try to sound like someone else long before they sound like themselves. Tyler Staton, lead pastor at Bridgetown Church, talks about finding your voice as a preacher and writer, what a season of sickness taught him about pace, why addiction thrives when you're moving too fast, and the gift of imagination you're probably wasting. Slow down for this one.
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Four years of leading a small group at a local church, watching people grow slowly and beautifully in the Lord through a simple but powerful weekly rhythm: fellowship, discussion, mutual ministry, and fellowship again. The mutual ministry portion is where something remarkable consistently happens. Men and women separate, go deeper than surface-level conversation, and do the vulnerable, necessary work of getting to the root of sin in their hearts. Week after week, confession before trusted brothers and sisters loosens sin's grip and strengthens the bonds of community in ways that nothing else quite does. James 5:16 is direct and practical: confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. Sin wounds the heart and makes us grow callous toward God, choosing our own ways over His. But confession — simply saying what God says about our sin and owning it before Him and others — brings the darkness into the light where it can no longer hold us. The grip loosens. Fellowship with the Father deepens. And the vulnerability required to confess sin among fellow believers does something unexpected: it unites. When we see that none of us is perfect, that we all fall short of God's glory, our relationships move from surface-level to heart-level in the places that actually matter. We are clothed in Christ's righteousness, which means God hears our cries and receives them. And with that confidence, we can approach the throne of grace and ask for the strength to bring what is hidden into the light, where real change and real healing begin. Today's Bible Verse "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working."— James 5:16, ESV Ponder Today Confession brings darkness into the light where it can no longer hold us. Sin thrives in hiddenness. When we name it before God and trusted others, the grip it has on our hearts genuinely loosens and healing can begin. Confessing sin to one another is a biblical command, not an optional spiritual extra. James 5:16 is clear and direct. Community accountability is part of how God designed sanctification to work in the life of a believer. Vulnerability in confession unites rather than divides. When we see that none of us is perfect and that we all fall short of God's glory, our relationships deepen beyond surface level into the heart-level conversations that produce real change. The prayer of a righteous person has great power — and that righteousness is Christ's, not ours. We do not have to achieve a certain level of spiritual performance before our prayers are received. In Christ, we are already clothed in His righteousness, and God hears us. Ask God for the strength to be vulnerable. Confession requires courage that we often do not have on our own. He is faithful to give it when we ask, and He is worth the risk of letting others see what we have been trying to hide. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, even though on this side of heaven I will never be sinless, You do want me to flee from sin. When I give in to temptation and rebel against Your ways, I am tempted to run and hide from You, just as Adam and Eve did. I need Your strength to push past that desire to hide. I want any darkness to come to the light. I want to truly repent and see freedom from the grip of sin in my life. Help me to see the gift of accountability and love from my brothers and sisters in Christ, and give me the strength to be vulnerable and honest with You and with those You have placed around me. I long to be an encouragement to others who are struggling and to point them to the cross where Jesus bore our sin. Thank You for conforming me to look more like Christ day by day. In Jesus' name, Amen. Don't Miss an Episode If today's prayer gave you the courage to bring something hidden into the light, we'd love to stay connected. Subscribe to the LifeAudio newsletter at LifeAudio.com for daily prayers, devotionals, and more content to strengthen your walk with God and your community of faith every day. If you like this podcast, be sure to check out our sister podcast, Your Nightly Prayer - an evening Christian prayer podcast to help you end your day in conversation with God. https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-nightly-prayer/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
In this episode of Further In, Ben Stuart, Landon Lacy, and Hannah Myer sit down to go deeper into the text from this Sunday's sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1. Together, they unpack the text from Sunday, share added insights, and explore what this passage means for us today. Key Verses // 1 Thessalonians 1 — With Passion City Online you can join us live every Sunday at 9:30a and 11:30a! Join us at https://passioncitychurchdc.com — Give towards what God is doing through Passion City Church: https://passioncitychurchdc.com/give — Subscribe to our Youtube channel to see more messages https://www.youtube.com/passioncitychurchdc — Follow along with Passion City Church DC: https://www.instagram.com/passioncitydc — Follow along with Pastor Ben Stuart: https://www.instagram.com/ben_stuart_ — Passion City Church is a Jesus church with locations in Atlanta and Washington D.C. For more info on Passion, visit https://passioncitychurch.com
If we're paying attention in our Bible reading, we'll find that the New Testament isn't the first place we meet Jesus. Today, Barry Cooper considers the Old Testament appearances of Christ and the Lord's heart to be present with His people. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/simply-put/theophany-and-christophany/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Episode 4196 │ August 3, 2026 The musket was the decisive weapon in 1791. The drone is the decisive weapon now. The NDAA just took it away from American citizens — quietly. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson delivers the full BardsFM long-form dispatch on Section 1709 of the FY25 NDAA — a national security review of foreign-made drones that Congress mandated, that no agency ever performed, and that triggered a default consequence anyway: on December 22, 2025 the FCC added foreign-made drones and their critical components to the Covered List, cutting off roughly 80 percent of the American consumer drone market with no domestic replacement in existence. The dispatch maps the full architecture built on that single missed deadline — a market entry gate, a component chokepoint, a federal procurement ban, a Pentagon-controlled approved vendor list, new counter-drone enforcement authority pushed down to local police, and a government-backed domestic manufacturing program — against the simultaneous vertical expansion of state drone capability: $1 billion for 340,000 military drones, an $820 million federal industrial loan to a single manufacturer, and zero dollars in transition support for the half million commercial operators whose supply pipeline was quietly shut off. Building the constitutional case through Miller, Heller, and Caetano — testing the drone against the bearable and common-use standards the Supreme Court has already established, and landing on the live doctrinal fight now before the Court this fall — Scott argues that the decisive arm of this century is no longer the bullet but the sensing-and-transmission stack itself, which means the same restricted component list closing the civilian drone market is simultaneously nullifying the Second Amendment's deterrent function and stripping the independent journalist's ability to see and transmit what power would rather stay hidden — one signature, two rights, both narrowed without a single law being passed, a single vote taken, or a single court ruling issued. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What actually happened on December 22, 2025 — and why does the fact that no federal agency ever completed the mandated national security review, yet a default consequence fired anyway, reveal a mechanism for closing a constitutional domain without ever passing a law, arguing a case in court, or holding a public vote? How does a drone measure against the constitutional tests already established in United States v. Miller, District of Columbia v. Heller, and Caetano v. Massachusetts — and why does the only remaining doctrinal question, whether a weapon "most useful in military service" forfeits protection, sit before the Supreme Court this fall while the Pentagon simultaneously builds 340,000 of them? Why does Scott argue that the drone component restriction is simultaneously a Second Amendment and First Amendment story — and what does treating the sensing-and-transmission stack as the actual payload, rather than the airframe, reveal about what was really taken from both the citizen militia and the independent journalist on the same signature? 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 Community Sovereignty Framework: 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
Episode 4197 │ August 4, 2026 Give me twenty-six soldiers of lead and I will conquer the world. Franklin was a printer before he was a statesman. He knew exactly what he meant. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS Scott Kesterson traces a single date — July 23, 1776 — backward through eighteen days of infrastructure that made it possible: Elbridge Gerry writing from outside Philadelphia to ask a colleague to sign his name to the Declaration on his behalf, trusting a postal system to carry the most consequential commitment of his life; William Bradford's Pennsylvania Journal publishing the phrase no middle way between perfect freedom and abject slavery six days earlier; John Dunlap setting type through the night of July 4th while riders fanned out from Philadelphia carrying broadsides that made each of them a courier of treason if intercepted. The episode walks all the way back to 1773, when printer William Goddard lost his newspaper to a Crown postmaster who simply stopped delivering his mail — and built an entirely parallel postal network in response, town by town, for two years, before Congress adopted it and gave the credit to someone else. Anchored by Vincit qui patitur, the episode closes on the question every generation inherits from Goddard, Bradford, Dunlap, and Mary Katherine Goddard: who is building the Constitutional Post right now, walking town to town, carrying the word, trusting the infrastructure to hold. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What did Elbridge Gerry's July 21, 1776 letter — asking a colleague to sign his name to the Declaration of Independence in his absence — reveal about the level of trust required in an infrastructure most people never see or think about until the moment they need it most? What happened to printer William Goddard's newspaper when a Crown-appointed postmaster simply stopped delivering his mail in 1773 — and why did his response, building an entirely parallel postal network from scratch, become the very system that carried the Declaration itself three years later? What did Mary Katherine Goddard, John Dunlap, and William Bradford have in common — and why does the episode argue that the infrastructure of truth is always built and carried by people history gives someone else the credit for? 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 Community Sovereignty Framework: 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
In this episode of Bible Stories, hosts Matt Mullins and Todd Haymans continue their Confrontations series by examining the powerful story of Samuel confronting King Saul in 1 Samuel 15. Together they explore one of the Bible's most challenging lessons: "To obey is better than sacrifice." Why did Saul lose God's favor? What does partial obedience reveal about our hearts? How should Christians lovingly confront sin, and how should we respond when we're the ones being corrected? In this Bible study, you'll discover: • Why partial obedience is still disobedience • The meaning of 1 Samuel 15:22: "To obey is better than sacrifice" • How to confront others with truth and grace • Why humility is essential for spiritual growth • Biblical principles for repentance, accountability, and Christian discipleship Whether you're studying 1 Samuel, preparing to teach the Bible, leading a small group, or simply seeking to grow in your walk with Christ, this episode offers practical, biblical encouragement for everyday faith. Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:10–26 Topics: King Saul, Samuel, 1 Samuel 15, obedience, confrontation, repentance, humility, discipleship, Christian living, Bible study, Old Testament, spiritual growth.
We've got it turned upside down. Too often today we call evil “good” and good “evil.” As Pharisees confront Jesus for breaking tradition, Jesus challenges a world upside down and teaches His disciples how to recognize and reward faith.
When you look at the Gospels in chronological order, you see a clearer picture of the events that took place in Jesus' life and ministry. Join Andrew Wommack as he explores parallel accounts found in the four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
John Zmirak, Eric Metaxas. The Infamous White House Ballroom Joke, George Washington's Tusks, Ken Paxton, James Robison, Jonie Lamb. Watch this video at- https://rumble.com/v7a5m04-john-zmirak.html The Eric Metaxas Radio Show 42.9K followers Entertainment Today I talk with John Zmirak about the media meltdown over my White House ballroom joke and why that reaction reveals a deeper contempt for Christians and Trump supporters. We also discuss President Trump's endorsement of Ken Paxton over John Cornyn, remember the lives and legacies of James Robison and Joni Lamb, reflect on grief, heaven, and Christian hope, and end with a very serious discussion of George Washington's alleged tusks. To read articles from John Zmirak visit- https://chroniclesmagazine.org/author/johnzmirak/ Endorsed Charities -------------------------------------------------------- Pre-Born! Saving babies and Souls. https://preborn.org/ OUR MISSION To glorify Jesus Christ by leading and equipping pregnancy clinics to save more babies and souls. WHAT WE DO Pre-Born! partners with life-affirming pregnancy clinics all across the nation. We are designed to strategically impact the abortion industry through the following initiatives:… -------------------------------------------------------- Help CSI Stamp Out Slavery In Sudan Join us in our effort to free over 350 slaves. Listeners to the Eric Metaxas Show will remember our annual effort to free Christians who have been enslaved for simply acknowledging Jesus Christ as their Savior. As we celebrate the birth of Christ this Christmas, join us in giving new life to brothers and sisters in Sudan who have enslaved as a result of their faith. https://csi-usa.org/metaxas https://csi-usa.org/slavery/ Typical Aid for the Enslaved A ration of sorghum, a local nutrient-rich staple food A dairy goat A “Sack of Hope,” a survival kit containing essential items such as tarp for shelter, a cooking pan, a water canister, a mosquito net, a blanket, a handheld sickle, and fishing hooks. Release celebrations include prayer and gathering for a meal, and medical care for those in need. The CSI team provides comfort, encouragement, and a shoulder to lean on while they tell their stories and begin their new lives. Thank you for your compassion Giving the Gift of Freedom and Hope to the Enslaved South Sudanese -------------------------------------------------------- Food For the Poor https://foodforthepoor.org/ Help us serve the poorest of the poor Food For The Poor began in 1982 in Jamaica. Today, our interdenominational Christian ministry serves the poor in primarily 17 countries throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. Thanks to our faithful donors, we are able to provide food, housing, healthcare, education, fresh water, emergency relief, micro-enterprise solutions and much more. We are proud to have fed millions of people and provided more than 15.7 billion dollars in aid. Our faith inspires us to be an organization built on compassion, and motivated by love. Our mission is to bring relief to the poorest of the poor in the countries where we serve. We strive to reflect God's unconditional love. It's a sacrificial love that embraces all people regardless of race or religion. We believe that we can show His love by serving the “least of these” on this earth as Christ challenged us to do in Matthew 25. We pray that by God's grace, and with your support, we can continue to bring relief to the suffering and hope to the hopeless. Report on Food For the Poor by Charity Navigator https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/592174510 -------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer from ACU. We try to bring to our students and alumni the World's best Conservative thinkers. All views expressed belong solely to the author and not necessarily to ACU. In all issues and relations, we hope to follow the admonitions of Jesus Christ. While striving to expose, warn and contend with evil, we extend the love of God to all of his children. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
What do you do when it feels like you're rowing against the wind in life? Whether you're facing struggles in your marriage, family, workplace, prayer life, or your own battle with recurring weakness, it can feel like you're making no progress. Dr. Sri reflects on Jesus walking on the water (Matthew 14:22–33) to reveal why God sometimes allows us to endure difficult seasons and why our greatest storms often become the place where we encounter the Lord most deeply. _ _ For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.
James 3:13 James 3:13 is not a rebuke. It is an invitation. It is asking all of us the same question: does the wisdom you claim actually show up in your daily life? Not in your arguments. In your conduct. In the way you treat people when you are tired, when you are frustrated, when you have been given every reason to be anything but gentle. Does Encounter help you discover the wisdom of Christ? Please consider giving! Is the wisdom you carry something people around you can actually see?
CheckoutThe God Centered Concept Academy Training Community to learn what growth in Christ ishttps://api.tuvu.com/redirectGroup/6a2ac0e2c9f728027338244cCheck out this link to view Kingdom Cross Roads on TV.https://jesussaid.tv/?affiliate=tswright_gccTo get a copy of our new book "Embracing the Truth" or to have TS Wright speak at your event or conference or if you simply want spiritual or life coaching or just a consultation visit:www.tswrightspeaks.comVisit our website to learn more about The God Centered Concept. The God Centered Concept is designed to bring real discipleship and spreading the Gospel to help spark the Great Harvest, a revival in this generation.www.godcenteredconcept.comKingdom Cross Roads Podcast is a part of The God Centered Concept.How can believers recognize the voice of the Holy Spirit and respond faithfully to God's direction?In this episode of Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, T.S. Wright welcomes Prophet Afolabi Aduroja, co-author of 30 Days of Renewed Fatherhood. Prophet Afolabi shares how visions during his childhood, a life-changing experience of divine healing and a determined search for God helped awaken him to his prophetic calling.Together, T.S. and Prophet Afolabi discuss the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the importance of obedience and the need for humility when exercising spiritual gifts. They also explore spiritual fatherhood, emphasizing that God can use mentors and other influential people—not only biological parents—to prepare us for our purpose.Prophet Afolabi offers practical biblical counsel for those seeking to discern whether a vision, message or spiritual impression is from God. The conversation encourages believers to surrender their own will, test what they receive against God's character and Word, and pray as Jesus did: “Not my will, but Yours be done.”IN THIS EPISODEProphet Afolabi's childhood visions and prophetic callingHis testimony of divine healingHow the Holy Spirit teaches and directs believersRecognizing God's voice through humility and surrenderThe importance of patience, endurance and obedienceDistinguishing spiritual guidance from deceptionThe biblical meaning and value of spiritual fatherhoodHow mentors can help prepare us for our God-given destinyWhy believers must remain sensitive to the Holy SpiritAnswering the call to evangelize and make disciplesFEATURED GUESTProphet Afolabi Aduroja is a prophetic minister and co-author of 30 Days of Renewed Fatherhood. His ministry emphasizes the work of the Holy Spirit, spiritual discernment, divine purpose and helping people understand how God can guide their lives.Learn more about Prophet Afolabi and his ministry at Wind of Change Ministry.RESOURCES MENTIONED30 Days of Renewed FatherhoodWind of Change MinistryKEY SCRIPTURAL THEMESThe promised ministry of the Holy SpiritSamuel learning to recognize God's voiceBalaam and the donkeyNaaman's healing in the Jordan RiverPaul and Silas worshiping while imprisonedJesus praying, “Not my will, but Yours be done”The believer's commission to evangelize and make disciplesCALL TO ACTIONAre you listening for the Holy Spirit's direction? Take time this week to pray, search the Scriptures and surrender your plans to God's will. Then ask Him to show you one person you can encourage, disciple or introduce to Jesus.Subscribe to Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, share this episode with someone seeking spiritual direction and leave a review to help more listeners discover these Kingdom-centered conversations.KEYWORDSProphet Afolabi Aduroja, T.S. Wright, Kingdom Cross Roads Podcast, Holy Spirit, hearing God's voice, prophetic ministry, gift of prophecy, Christian prophecy, spiritual discernment, divine healing testimony, spiritual fatherhood, renewed fatherhood, Christian mentorship, biblical discipleship, obedience to God, surrender to God, Christian faith, spiritual gifts, visions and dreams, Christian podcast, Kingdom of God, evangelism, making disciples, Wind of Change Ministry, 30 Days of Renewed Fatherhood
You don't have to carry the weight of discipling your kids by yourself! In this episode, Karen and Emily sit down with children's ministry leader Kendra Fleming to share how partnering with your church can strengthen your family's faith without adding more to your plate. As we head into a new school year, we hope this episode encourages you to lean into the support God has already provided.Episode Recap:Kendra has been working in children's ministry for 30+ years (3:30)Church gives your kids another trusted voice and a place to serve (7:00)What are some church rhythms that are worth protecting this school year? (11:00)What does spiritual development look like at the different stages of childhood? (15:50)Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 "Two are better than one...if either of them falls down, one can help the other up."Discussion Questions:When you think about discipling your children, do you feel excitement, pressure, fear, or something else? Why?Has your church encouraged or supported your family in ways you couldn't have done on your own?What rhythms around church have been most life-giving for your family? Are there any you've allowed to slip?Is there a children's ministry leader, small group leader, or mentor you could intentionally encourage or build a relationship with this fall?What practical step could your family take this year to more intentionally partner with your church in helping your kids grow in their faith?Resources:Connect with Kendra on Instagram: @kendraflemingUse code WT20 to get $20 off SOAR registration today! Reach out to have Karen come speak in your community.Become a WT+ Insider this month and get an exclusive SOAR discount! Join our private FB group, BOAW MomsWant More of This Conversation?During Wire Talk+, Kendra continues to encourage us to be authentic in our relationship with Jesus, plus Kendra and Karen each give advice to their younger selves! Become an Insider today and help us reach our goal of 400 subscribers this year!