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Pray the Word with David Platt
The Image of God (Genesis 1:27)

Pray the Word with David Platt

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 5:45


In this episode of Pray the Word on Genesis 1:27, David Platt explains how man was fearfully and wonderfully made in God's image.Explore more content from Radical.

Orlando Grace Church
Equipping Hour | The Image of God and Persons with Disabilities

Orlando Grace Church

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 51:08


Equipping Hour | The Image of God and Persons with Disabilities by OrlandoGrace

for the thirsty soul
Image of God (Humanity)

for the thirsty soul

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2026 6:36


What does it mean to be made in the image of God?

Grace Reformed Baptist Church
"Man in the Image of God" pt1

Grace Reformed Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 44:07


Joshua Sommer, Colossians 3:8-11, Genesis 2:7, Matthew 10:28

Grace Reformed Baptist Church
"Man in the Image of God" pt 2

Grace Reformed Baptist Church

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 26:26


Joshua Sommer, Colossians 3:8-11, Genesis 2:7, Matthew 10:28

Friends of the Word
THE FAMILY-OUR LAUNCHING PAD, Holy Family 2025

Friends of the Word

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 15:11


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Friends of the Word
THE FAMILY-OUR LAUNCHING PAD, Holy Family 2025

Friends of the Word

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 15:11


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Wild Possibilities
Creativity, the Image of God, and the Book That Built the West

Wild Possibilities

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 45:30


In this episode of DAUGHTERS, Carina explores creativity through a biblical worldview and asks why beauty, meaning, and originality are disappearing in modern culture. Inspired by the Renaissance Conference, she reflects on how creativity has been flattened, distorted, and detached from holiness and truth.Carina explains that all creativity flows from being made in the image of a Creator. When holiness is lost, beauty is lost. Drawing from Isaiah 6, she shows how true creativity begins with an encounter with the holiness of God, leading to purification, clarity, and commissioning.The episode also connects creativity to the Bible's role in shaping Western civilization. Scripture formed the foundation for human dignity, reason, science, music, and the arts by affirming that reality is ordered, meaningful, and knowable. This worldview made creativity, learning, and discovery possible.Carina reflects on music as a spiritual reality that cannot be explained by materialism alone. She contrasts biblical Christianity with nihilistic and deterministic worldviews that deny the soul, strip humans of agency, and ultimately collapse into meaninglessness.This episode is a call for Christian creatives to rise, create with truth and holiness, and align their gifts with God's purpose. We create because we belong to the Creator.Book a Quiet Coffee Chat Need someone to talk to or pray with? These 1:1 Zoom calls are a space to share, be heard, and be encouraged in your walk with Jesus. → ⁠⁠https://tally.so/r/mBJkyQ⁠⁠Support the Podcast If this podcast has blessed you and you'd like to support future episodes, you can do so here: → ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/carinajung⁠⁠Download the Free Devotional: He's Faithful A 7-day devotional to remind you of God's presence, promises, and steady hand, especially when life feels shaky. → ⁠⁠https://carinajung.com/heisfaithful⁠⁠Visit the Website Explore more content, get in touch, or learn about Carina's journey: → ⁠⁠https://carinajung.com/⁠⁠Follow on Instagram Behind the scenes, daily encouragement, and announcements: → ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bycarinajung/⁠⁠

This is apologetics with Joel Settecase
#173 What the Bible Actually Says About the Image of God (And What Atheism Misses)

This is apologetics with Joel Settecase

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 69:05


It's Worldview Wednesday, so let's talk about Anthropology—what it means to be human. We're going to compare and contrast biblical Christianity with atheism in five key areas: (1) The superiority of humanity(2) The inferiority of humanity(3) The moral status of humanity(4) Humanity's objective nature(5) Humanity's subjective self-perceptionWe'll see why the two views aren't just contradictory to each other, but how Christianity is coherent and atheist anthropology (view of humanity) ends up defeating itself.=================Men, get real accountability and knowledge to help you become the worldview leader your family and church need. Try out the Hammer & Anvil Society FREE. Learn more ➡️ https://hammerandanvil.circle.so/c/join/join-the-hammer-anvil-societySupport The Think Institute: https://thethink.institute/partner⚡ CHURCH TRAINING: Bring an IMPACTFUL weekend training event to your church or ministry ➡️ https://thethink.institute/forchurches

University Lutheran Chapel
The Image of God | Digging Deeper

University Lutheran Chapel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 32:23


Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Gabe Kasper "The Image of God" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Holy Forever".  Digging Deeper Questions: When you think of the phrase "image of God," what comes to mind for you?   There is a lot one can know about God simply through reason and our senses, what does Jesus uniquely reveal about God?   As Pastor Gabe went through the lists of what it means to be in Adam vs. in Christ, what parts of being "in Adam" do you still wrestle with? What parts of being "in Christ" do you most resonate with?   Jesus cross reconciles us to God and each other, where have you seen that play out in your life? Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence   "Holy Forever" Chris Tomlin CCLI Song # 7249209   CCLI License # 11254293

Daily Devotional
AI and the image of God

Daily Devotional

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 5:33


AI and the image of God

University Lutheran Chapel
12.14 The Image of God

University Lutheran Chapel

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 32:44


Jesus is the image of God. He shows us who God is. He shows us who we're meant to be, and he reconciles us to God and each other. This is good news of great joy for all people   Digging Deeper Questions: When you think of the phrase "image of God," what comes to mind for you? There is a lot one can know about God simply through reason and our senses, what does Jesus uniquely reveal about God? As Pastor Gabe went through the lists of what it means to be in Adam vs. in Christ, what parts of being "in Adam" do you still wrestle with? What parts of being "in Christ" do you most resonate with? Jesus cross reconciles us to God and each other, where have you seen that play out in your life?

Embrace the Word
The Lord is Come to Model our Reflecting the Image of God

Embrace the Word

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025


Embrace the Word
The Lord is Come to Model our Reflecting the Image of God

Embrace the Word

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025


Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU Podcast
Episode 212: "Teens as God's Image Bearers" with Mike McGarry

Youth Culture Matters - A CPYU Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 64:04


If I was to list the many ways in which today's cultural narrative is misdirecting and misshaping our kids, the topic of identity would have to be at the top of the list. This is especially troubling when we realize that the search to figure out who I am is front and center in our kids lives as they grow through adolescence. Our friend Mike McGarry has written a book to help teenagers know and live out the beautiful reality of finding one's identity as a divine image bearer. Stay tuned as I chat with Mike about leading kids to the truth about who they are, on this episode of Youth Culture Matters.

The BreakPoint Podcast
Immigration and the Image of God; Exposing Transgenderism; and Is Nick Fuentes Radical Feminism for Men?

The BreakPoint Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 65:14


Recent news headlines involving immigrants are causing a reaction that isn't very Christian. Information continues to reveal the transgender moment that took over the world over the last few years. And what's behind Nick Fuentes' popularity?  Segment 1 – Immigration and Image of God  MSN: A sprawling fraud scandal puts Minnesota's Somali community in the spotlight  Fox News: Who is the DC National Guardsmen shooting suspect? What to know about Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal  Segment 2 – The Transgender Scam  The Free Press: 'We're All Just Winging It': What the Gender Doctors Say in Private  ADF: ADF attorney, Virginia teacher to testify before US House subcommittee on harmful 'secret social transition' policies  Interesting Times with Russ Douthat  Segment 3 – Is Nick Fuentes Radical Feminism for Men?  X Post on Nick Fuentes  Rod Dreher's Substack: What I Saw And Heard In Washington  Questions and Comments  The Atlantic: Canada is Killing Itself  Joni and Friends  ______________________   Make a gift by December 31 to help us form families, churches, and schools in the Christian worldview in 2026! Thanks to a generous grant, your gift will be doubled, up to $500,000. Give today at colsoncenter.org/december.   Watch Truth Rising, now available at truthrising.com/colson.   

Audio – Grace Baptist Church | Pekin, IL

We often talk about Jesus coming to earth at Christmas, but long before the manger, God had already placed His first representatives on the planet—us. If you've ever wondered who you really are, why the world is so broken, or how Jesus makes us whole again, this sermon will point you to the surprising answers.

The Ben Shapiro Show
Why Were Humans Created In The Image of God? w/ Jordan Peterson

The Ben Shapiro Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 69:05


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Faith Church Colorado
11.23.25 The Image of God - Breaking the Enemies Cycle

Faith Church Colorado

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 43:34


A message by Pastor Amy Siegel.

NLCC Chantilly Campus
The Hope We Have In Being Made In the Image of God

NLCC Chantilly Campus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 4:43


So what that we are made in the image of God? Where is the hope in that? Partick Dennis shares 2 reasons to have hope.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Linton Hall Campus
The Hope We Have In Being Made In the Image of God

Linton Hall Campus

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 4:43


So what that we are made in the image of God? Where is the hope in that? Partick Dennis shares 2 reasons to have hope.Share your stories, prayer requests, or your response to this devotional in the comments below.If you would like to know more about New Life, who we are, what we believe, or when we meet, visit http://newlife.church. Or you can fill out a digital connection card at http://newlife.church/connect - we would love to get to know you better!

Renewing Your Mind with R.C. Sproul

People often look at the issues of abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment in political terms. But these are profoundly theological issues. Today, R.C. Sproul points to the foundation of human life and dignity: the image of God. Request R.C. Sproul's book The Hunger for Significance, plus lifetime digital access to A Shattered Image teaching series and study guide, with your donation of any amount: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/4399/offer   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Get the digital teaching series and study guide for A Shattered Image with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.   Meet the Host:   Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of media for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

New Promise Church Messages
Created in the Image of God: Stewarding the Heart: When Worship becomes War

New Promise Church Messages

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 39:47


This Sunday, we stepped into a powerful moment in Scripture—where worship, motives, conflict, and God's mercy collide. In Genesis 4, Cain and Abel bring their offerings to God… and one is accepted while the other is rejected. Why? And what does that say about the posture of our own hearts today? If God examined your heart behind your worship this week—what would He find?At New Promise Church, you will see people of all ages, from a variety of backgrounds, and at different stages of their spiritual journey. We desire to draw closer to Jesus by understanding who He is and what He has done for us.

Faith Church Colorado
11.16.25 The Image of God - Woman

Faith Church Colorado

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 55:16


A message by Pastor Amy Siegel.

Door of Hope Northeast
Leering at an Image of God

Door of Hope Northeast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 45:32


Matthew 5:27-30 - In His second case study, Jesus explores the connection between the call to faithfulness to the one-flesh marriage covenant and the little looks and thoughts that reduce our brothers and sisters to sexual objects. In Jesus's kingdom, His disciples will fight to dignify one another as the divine image bearers that we are--and they'll live in light of the radical stakes that Jesus introduces here. All of this without shame, but in the loving light of the forgiving, merciful grace of our savior. A sermon by Cameron Heger. [Part 6 of our series "Jesus's Sermon on the Mount: The Good Life in the Kingdom of Grace"] Questions for reflection: 1) What parallels did you notice in the stories Cameron shared about women's response to Jesus in the 2nd century and British journalist Louise Perry's response to Jesus over the last few years? 2) Why are Christians sometimes accused of being anti-sex? How would you answer that charge? 3) Talk about "covenant commitment" as the center of the biblical sexual ethic. 4) Jesus affirms the Old Testament's prohibition of adultery, but then He reveals its deeper heart. Why is Jesus concerned with what people do even with their eyes and minds? 5) How is this teaching good news for women, in particular? 6) What are some radical measures you could take to step into this fight in light of verses 29-30?

MEFC Sermon Audio - Midland, MI
Made In the Image of God - What Does This Mean?

MEFC Sermon Audio - Midland, MI

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 43:03


Midland Evangelical Free Church Sermon Audio Midland, MI

Faith Church Colorado
11.9.25 The Image of God: Man

Faith Church Colorado

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 50:36


A message by Pastor Amy Siegel.

Church of The Vine
The Image of God and the Resurrection (Matthew 22:15-33)

Church of The Vine

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 49:40


Love Is Stronger Than Fear
You Were Never Meant to Do It All with Kelly Kapic

Love Is Stronger Than Fear

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 45:47 Transcription Available


S9 E3 — What is the good life? Is it a life marked by money and success and achievement? Or a life marked by love? Author and professor Kelly Kapic joins Amy Julia Becker to rethink our obsession with productivity and self-reliance. They explore:Why “independence” is not the idealHow love—not intelligence or achievement—defines our humanityHow receiving our limits can lead to rest, belonging, and deeper joySubscribe to Amy Julia's Substack newsletter: amyjuliabecker.com/subscribe/00:00 Exploring Humanity's Limits and Gifts 04:30 The Distinction Between Limits and Brokenness 09:35 Redefining Human Value Beyond Achievement 12:16 The Role of Love in Defining Humanity 19:45 The Gift of Humble Dependence in Relationships 26:03 Recognizing and Cultivating Gifts 28:21 The Good Life: Beyond Material Success and Happiness 34:33 Embracing Limits within Work, Rest, and Love 39:16 Practices for Accepting Limits and Cultivating Love__MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Books: You Were Never Meant to Do It All, You're Only Human, and Embodied Hope by Kelly KapicFour Thousand Weeks by Oliver BurkemanWhen Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert Becoming Whole by by Brian Fikkert and Kelly KapicWorld Happiness ReportI Corinthians 13__WATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTubeSUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.comJOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabeckerLISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/_ABOUT OUR GUEST:Kelly M. Kapic (PhD, King's College, University of London) is professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001. He is a popular speaker and the award-winning author or editor of more than fifteen books, including the devotional You Were Never Meant to Do It All, The God Who Gives, and the Christianity Today Book Award winners You're Only Human and Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering. Kapic has been featured in Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition and has worked on research teams funded by the John Templeton Foundation. He also contributes to the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and various other journals. kellykapic.com___We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website Thanks for listening!

Embodied Holiness
Ep 91 How Are We Made in the Image of God When We Can't See God? with Rev. Chad Bowen

Embodied Holiness

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 52:42


Send us a textIn this episode, Rev. Chad Bowen joins us to unpack a big question from one of our church kids: “How are we made in God's image when we can't see God?” Together, we explore what it means to “image” God in the world—not by what we look like, but by how we live. From creativity and innovation to stewardship and community, we discover the many ways God's character is reflected through us as we care, create, and connect with one another.ABOUT CHAD: Rev. Chad Bowen serves as pastor of First United Methodist Church in West Point, Mississippi, and is a graduate of Millsaps College and Duke Divinity School. He and his wife Katie live in West Point with their two young children.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast. We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website.

House On The Rock
IMAGO DEI: LIVING IN YOUR TRUE IDENTITY AS THE IMAGE OF GOD

House On The Rock

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 84:10


What about if the most profound power that you will ever walk in already resides within you, awaiting only your recognition? What if your confidence, your access, and your influence hinge upon the cognitive grasp of a singular verity, which is the essence of your authentic identity?You are His masterpiece. You are His embodiment upon this Earth; His reflection, His expression, His authority manifest through your very life and existence. Shaped in His likeness, imbued with His nature, you are vested with the wherewithal to fulfil God's will and counsel in the world. You are the Imago Dei.It is insufficient to bear the title Imago Dei without the consciousness of it. When identity is obscured, the world reflects that uncertainty.Yet, when we awaken to our divine nature, as said in 2 Peter 1:3–4, creation resonates in kind. Opportunities beckon. World systems align. Your original purpose recognises you and shifts to embrace all that you carry as God's agency on Earth.

House On The Rock
IMAGO DEI: LIVING IN YOUR TRUE IDENTITY AS THE IMAGE OF GOD

House On The Rock

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 12:55


IMAGO DEI: LIVING IN YOUR TRUE IDENTITY AS THE IMAGE OF GOD

The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast
#1,359: The Image of God Within Us

The 5 Minute Discipleship Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 5:58


We are not God. We are not little gods, but we were created to be like God in character and lifestyle. Our lives should reflect the glory of God to others. When we do this, we are healthy and whole. The Bible describes this as holiness.Main Points:1. Our sin has distorted the image of God within us, and now we can't see ourselves as God sees us. We ascribe to labels the world places on us. We struggle with discovering our true identity.2. It is essential that you hear this message way down deep in your soul. Regardless of the circumstances of your conception, you were created by God. You were created for a purpose. Your life has meaning and value.3. To live the life God created and designed you to live, you must embrace the truth that you were created in the image of God. Your life is not an accident, a mistake, or an afterthought. Your life is important, and you are here today because of the will of God. Today's Scripture Verses:Genesis 1:26-27 - “Then God said, “Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us. They will reign over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock, all the wild animals on the earth, and the small animals that scurry along the ground.”  So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.”Psalm 139:13-14 - “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.”Quick Links:Donate to support this podcastLeave a review on Apple PodcastsGet a copy of The 5 Minute Discipleship JournalConnect on SocialJoin The 5 Minute Discipleship Facebook Group

College View Church Podcast
Living in the Image of God

College View Church Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 42:15


Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue
Are Those with Psychopathy or Sociopathy Made in the Image of God?

Mixed Messages with Jeff Bogue

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 36:59


The Post-Christian Podcast
A Theology of God's Love with Dr. Lucy Peppiatt

The Post-Christian Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 18:51


In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Innovative Church Leaders podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dr. Eric Bryant⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ interviews ⁠ Dr. Lucy Peppiatt, the President of Westminster Theological Centre in Bristol, England. Lucy discusses ministry in a post-Christian context, the importance of training the next generation of pastors, and the role of theology in effective ministry. She emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of God's love and the importance of empowering women in the church. .

#STRask with Greg Koukl
How Do I Reconcile the Image of God as Judge with His Love, Grace, and Kindness?

#STRask with Greg Koukl

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 28:30


Questions about how to reconcile the image of God as a judge with his love, grace, and kindness, why our sins are considered to be sins against God, and whether the idea that our debt was paid by Christ means we escape the penalty for our sins by right, not grace.   For most of my life, God has been portrayed to me primarily as a judge—watching closely, ready to point out where I fall short. But I'm learning there's more to him than that. How do I begin to reconcile that image with the reality of his love, grace, and kindness? If I commit a sin against someone but then make amends and ask for forgiveness, how is it that I've also sinned against God, and why would God still need to punish me? If Christ was literally punished for our sins and our debt was paid, then how can it be said we are “forgiven”? Wouldn't we escape the penalty by right, not grace?

The Tikvah Podcast
Tomer Persico on the Image of God: How Genesis gave rise to modern secularism

The Tikvah Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 43:07


“God created man in His image: in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Thus reads verse 27 of the first chapter of Genesis, one of the most important lines ever written in history. The Hebrew phrase rendered as “in God's image” is b'tselem Elohim, and that is the title of a new book that traces the extraordinary career of this concept, known in Latin as imago Dei, throughout the course of Western civilization. Written by Tomer Persico, a research fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, the book is the biography of the idea that all human beings—not just kings or heroes—are created in the image and likeness of God. At the heart of the book is a deep irony: the religious idea of imago Dei contains within it the seeds of secularization; this religious innovation developed into a concept that would marginalize religion itself. The very emphasis on individual conscience and human equality that Judaism and Christianity cultivated eventually led to further questioning of law, and then authority, and then even the disciplines of religious life. That is, over the course of millennia, one of God's pronouncements led some to question God's providence and even God's existence. Now, if you're listening as an orthodox believer or theological traditionalist, you may be tempted to object: surely modern secularism represents a betrayal of the biblical depiction of the human condition, not an outgrowth of it, and there is much truth to that position. But Persico's argument is directed primarily at the committed liberal democrat who believes deeply in individual rights, human dignity, and equality, but who may not realize where these convictions come from. To that person, Persico seems to be arguing: even you, especially you, are an inheritor of a biblical idea. Your deepest moral commitments didn't spring from nowhere. They have a genealogy that begins in Genesis. On today's podcast Mosaic's editor Jonathan Silver sits down with Persico to discuss what all this implies.  

REimagine
Episode #282 Francine the Cat and the Image of God

REimagine

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 38:45


Send us a textThis week the guys sit down to talk about the Image of God in all people. What does the Image of God mean and how does it shape us in the world today. 

Judaism Unbound
Bonus Episode: Aderaba -- Jewish Studies on the Contrary ("What's Bad about Being in the Image of God?")

Judaism Unbound

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 45:33


We're thrilled to offer a bonus episode here on our feed, where we shout out an awesome new podcast created by friends of Judaism Unbound. It's called Aderaba: Jewish Studies on the Contrary and it's co-hosted by Rafe Neis – a past teacher in Judaism Unbound's UnYeshiva – and Gilah Kletenik. We're featuring their second episode, entitled What's Bad about Being in the Image of God, which connects to the mini-course that Rafe taught with us, entitled Untangling Tselem Elohim (the image of God).------------------------------------------------------Aderaba: Jewish Studies on the Contrary Description: Join Rafe Neis and Gilah Kletenik as they explore big questions through a diverse range of Jewish texts, ideas, and cultures. The conversations are sometimes clarifying but always contrarian. Come for their uncommon insights, stay for their critical takes on the fields of Rabbinics, Classics, History, Philosophy, Critical Theory, and more!Episode 2: What's Bad About Being in the Image of God? Description: Hosts Gilah Kletenik and Rafe Neis discuss the multifaceted and often contradictory Jewish notion that humans are created in the image of God. They explore the historical context of this idea in ancient near Eastern cultures and its interpretation through Jewish and Christian philosophical traditions. The hosts delve into the dark side of this notion, including its use in exclusionary ideologies, the hierarchies it inducts, and its potential pitfalls. They also debate whether alternative theological frameworks better address contemporary issues like climate change, ultimately suggesting a nuanced approach that balances the ideal of human dignity with a broader ecological responsibility.You can subscribe to Aderaba via Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else podcasts are found.-------------------------------------------------------Head to JudaismUnbound.com/classes to check out our up upcoming courses in the UnYeshiva. Amazing learning opportunities are available for registration exploring the book of Jubilees, Jewish Exile and Liberation, the Talmud, and Antisemitism Unbound! Financial aid is available via this link.

Flourish-Meant: You Were Meant to Live Abundantly
How Intelligent Design Shapes Identity and Purpose with Tom DeRosa

Flourish-Meant: You Were Meant to Live Abundantly

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 23:34


How does intelligent design determine our identity and purpose? Host Tina Yeager sits down with Tom DeRosa, founder of the Creation Studies Institute and author of Evolution's Fatal Fruit. Once an atheist, Tom shares how embracing the concept of Intelligent Design shapes our identity, purpose, and resilience. Together, they delve into the science behind creation, the incredible intricacies of our bodies, and the fundamental questions of suffering, morality, and meaning. If you've ever wondered how your view of origins impacts your self-worth and the way you see the world—or how creation science addresses today's cultural debates around identity—this episode is sure to inspire and equip you. Join us as we uncover why understanding we are created by design not only reveals our value but also offers hope, purpose, and a renewed connection with God. Key Takeaways: ✨ Your Identity, Authored by Intelligent Design Discover how the knowledge that you are created by a loving and intelligent Creator fundamentally impacts your sense of value and purpose. Tom DeRosa shares how understanding we're made in God's image lifts us, giving each life extraordinary significance.

The Biblical Mind
Attachment Theory, God's Presence, & The Image of God: How God Heals Us (Geoff Holsclaw) Ep. #220

The Biblical Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 50:47


What does attachment theory have to do with discipleship, theology, or the church? According to Dr. Geoff Holsclaw, more than we realize. In this episode, Holsclaw—a pastor, theologian, and co-author of Landscapes of the Soul—joins Dru Johnson to explore how neuroscience and interpersonal attachment can illuminate both human development and the biblical story. From early childhood bonds to the way we experience God's presence, he explains how secure and insecure attachments shape how we relate to others, ourselves, and the divine. The conversation dives into the four “attachment landscapes” (Jungle, Desert, War Zone, and Secure), and how trauma or neglect in childhood can subtly shape a lifetime of relational patterns—unless there is healing. But the episode offers real hope: not only is repair possible, but Scripture itself shows us the way. Holsclaw connects attachment theory to key biblical moments—from God's face in the Psalms to Jesus' sending of the disciples. This is not a self-help take on neuroscience. It's a theologically rich exploration of embodied faith, community healing, and how God repairs the ruptures in our lives. To get your copy of Landscapes Of The Soul: https://www.tyndale.com/p/landscapes-of-the-soul/9798400505546 We are listener supported. Give to the cause here: https://hebraicthought.org/give For more articles: https://thebiblicalmind.org/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HebraicThought Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hebraicthought Threads: https://www.threads.net/hebraicthought X: https://www.twitter.com/HebraicThought Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/hebraicthought.org Chapters: 00:00 Neuroscience in Counseling and Theology 06:19 Understanding Attachment Theory 14:04 The Impact of Attachment Styles 20:13 Scriptural Foundations of Attachment 26:26 Jesus and Attachment Dynamics 33:50 Healing and Growth in Attachment 40:57 Community and Relationships in Healing

Renewing Your Mind Minute with R.C. Sproul

Mankind has been uniquely created to reflect the character of God. Today, R.C. Sproul presents the theological basis behind the Bible's ethical imperative to love our neighbor as ourselves. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-image-of-god/ 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

The BreakPoint Podcast
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

The BreakPoint Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 5:28


A new era has been marked; Christians must tell the truth.  __________ To download, print or share this commentary, or to receive these daily commentaries in your email inbox, go to breakpoint.org.   

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)
Day 232: Man Is Made in the Image of God (2025)

The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 19:46


We enter a new chapter examining the dignity of the human person, and Article 1 shows us that we have dignity because we are made in the image and likeness of God. We preserve that dignity when we exercise virtue and charity, and we do violence to it when we commit sin and evil acts. Fr. Mike hones in on the bold statement that we as humans are “the only creature on earth that God has willed for its own sake.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 1699-1715. This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/ciy Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.