Podcasts about imago dei

Send a textWe trace a living map of Christian anthropology, from Imago Dei and dignity to mercy, worship, and stewardship in a tech-shaped world. Along the way we ask how baptismal grace can form our daily choices and make our communities more humane.• why naming Christian anthropology matters now• Imago Dei as the source of un-losable dignity• Augustine's restless heart and the human longing for God• Jesus as model for seeing and treating others• baptismal grace as power for daily mercy• worship as the people's response to revelation• oneness and belonging beyond bloodlines• stewardship vs ownership in tech and ethics• building guardrails for power and progress• practical examen for practicing dignityPlease consider supporting the Discalced Carmelites of the Semi-Province of St. Thérèse. Links are in the show notes. Pray for us that the Holy Spirit gives us the time and grace to cover these topics well.Support the showClick here to support the Carmelite Friars! Have something you'd love to hear Fr. Stephen and John talk about? Email us at myfriendthefriar@gmail.com or click here!

In this episode of The Justice Table powered by Be the Bridge, the conversation centers around immigration from a theological standpoint. Dr. Will Gravely, Jefferson Jones, Darryl Ford, and Latasha Morrison talk about the importance of viewing all individuals through the lens of Jesus' love and compassion, regardless of their immigration status. They discuss the dehumanizing practices of ICE and the need for Christians to advocate for justice. They talk about the need to be involved in the community, know your neighbors, and be informed politically in order to vote for the good of your neighbor. Listen and share!*note - this conversation was recorded at the end of 2025, prior to the escalation of dehumanizing and violent actions by federal law enforcement in 2026 Join in the conversation on our social media pages on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to let us know your thoughts on this episode!Executive Producer - Latasha MorrisonProducer and Editor  - Sarah ConnatserMusic - "Bridge" by Ellie Holcomb, used by permissionLinks:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Become a Donor of Be the Bridge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Be the Bridge:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BTB YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the online community BTB Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with the speakers on Instagram:⁠Darryl Ford⁠Dr. Will Gravely⁠⁠Jefferson J. Jones⁠⁠Latasha MorrisonNot all views expressed in this interview reflect the values and beliefs of Latasha Morrison or the Be the Bridge organization.

2/22/26 Message from Melinda Smith. Part of the series "Imago Dei"

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What does it mean that we're created "in the image of God"? What implications does this have for our lives?

“God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him, male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). The Catechism teaches us about man's God-given dignity and unique place in creation. Fr. Mike explains the unity that exists between all persons, and how this necessitates a “law of human solidarity and charity.” Today's readings are Catechism paragraphs 355-361. 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.

The Latin term 'imago Dei' means "the image of God". It is considered one of the most influential anthropological concepts about what it means to be human. It occurs in various forms only four times in the first nine chapters of Genesis but is considered the chief reason for the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights declaring the inherent equality of all human beings, and the reason that human life is treated as exceptional by all nations around the world. This important motif is introduced in Genesis 1:26-27 without definition or explanation, yet it has spawned hundreds of thousands of books and articles exploring its consequences and significance. Dr. Brent Strawn, in the Cambridge Companion to Genesis, makes the point that no where in Genesis is the "imago Dei" (image of God) ever singular. From its literary establishment in Genesis 1:27 it is plural ("male and female") and throughout "the unfolding of the book" it continues to be revealed as a plural. After the depiction of the Fall in Genesis 3, from chapters 4 to 36 it is revealed as intact yet presented as broken leading to fratricide, violence, deceit, depravity, and innocent deaths. Yet, in all this, the doctrine of the imago Dei remains the pillar for understanding the answer to the psalmist's question: "Of what importance is the human race, that you should notice them?  Of what importance is humankind, that you should pay attention to them?" (Psa. 8.4 NET) The doctrine of the Imago Dei is the most uplighting insight into what it means to be human and has shaped the The U.N.'s Declaration of Human Rights and west civilisation itself. But these three distortions of it have become far from what GOD intended for humankind. Have a listen to this podcast and discover for yourself what they are. In this episode we conclude this short series by seeing the Book of Genesis bookends its opening introduction about the image of God and show how during the darkest section of human wickedness and evil, GOD shine a light by opening Rachel's womb and giving her a baby whom she named 'Joseph'. In this episode I show how there was at least 11 parallels between Joseph and Jesus. And then explain how this is relevant for you and me today. For more Biblical teaching via podcast subscribe to Messages That Matters with Dr. Andrew Corbett on iTunes, Soundcloud or Spotify: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/messages-that-matter-by-dr-andrew-corbett/id1059252114 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3GuYKpgiAyKiF56LCekRSS Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/DrAndrewC Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/u/0/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zb3VuZGNsb3VkLmNvbS91c2Vycy9zb3VuZGNsb3VkOnVzZXJzOjY5NjkzNjY5L3NvdW5kcy5yc3M

Humanity's creation in the "Image of God" is a central belief of our faith. But what exactly is "the Image of God?" And what happens when we let go of our status as His image bearers? Today pastor Dan unpacks the beauty and power of "Imago Dei." -- GIVE: Visit www.connectcalgary.ca/give to help share #LifeOverflowing across Canada.

In this sermon titled "Tombs, Testimony & Towns," we explore the radical transformation of the Gerasene demoniac as a "Call from Chaos to Courier". By examining Mark 5:1–20, we see Jesus cross a storm-tossed sea to rescue a single man trapped in the "De-Creation" of spiritual darkness, isolation, and self-destruction. Just as God brought order to the formless chaos in Genesis, Jesus restores this man's Imago Dei, moving him from the graveyard of past labels and unrevealed sin into a "right mind" and restored dignity. Rather than allowing the man to leave on the boat, Jesus gives him a higher commission: to return to his own community and proclaim the mercy of God. This message serves as a powerful reminder that no tomb is too deep for Christ's reach and that our greatest moments of deliverance are meant to become our most powerful testimonies of grace    

In this Crosspolitic episode recorded December of 2025, Toby and Gabe had the pleasure of welcoming Senator Brandon Shippy from the Idaho State Senate into the studio to talk about the issue of Idaho's legislative session and why Christians need to engage with the political process at the state level. Find more from Brandon Shippy here: X: @SenatorShippy ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:00 State Affairs, Health, & Welfare 5:06 Shippy's Legislative Priorities 9:15 Parental Authority & Public School 12:50 Why Shippy Opposed Idaho School Choice 16:50 Refundable Tax Credits Explained 22:15 Idaho's Abortion Ballot Initiative 26:00 Equal protection & the right to life 30:10 Idaho code & abortion inconsistencies 33:00 Imago Dei and legislative authority 41:30 Is Incrementalism Biblical? 50:00 Smashmouth Incrementalism vs. Immediate Justice 58:00 Are Abortions Actually Decreasing? 59:30 Do Good Results Justify Imperfect Laws? 1:02:30 Outro Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

In this Crosspolitic episode recorded December of 2025, Toby and Gabe had the pleasure of welcoming Senator Brandon Shippy from the Idaho State Senate into the studio to talk about the issue of Idaho's legislative session and why Christians need to engage with the political process at the state level. Find more from Brandon Shippy here: X: @SenatorShippy ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:00 State Affairs, Health, & Welfare 5:06 Shippy's Legislative Priorities 9:15 Parental Authority & Public School 12:50 Why Shippy Opposed Idaho School Choice 16:50 Refundable Tax Credits Explained 22:15 Idaho's Abortion Ballot Initiative 26:00 Equal protection & the right to life 30:10 Idaho code & abortion inconsistencies 33:00 Imago Dei and legislative authority 41:30 Is Incrementalism Biblical? 50:00 Smashmouth Incrementalism vs. Immediate Justice 58:00 Are Abortions Actually Decreasing? 59:30 Do Good Results Justify Imperfect Laws? 1:02:30 Outro Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

Welcome to Day 2797 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom. Day 2797 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 112:1-10 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2797 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2797 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. The Title for Today's Wisdom-Trek is: Wisdom-Trek: The Mirror Image – The "A to Z" of the Godly Life. Today, we are stepping into the second half of a magnificent diptych. We are trekking through Psalm One Hundred Twelve, covering the entire poem, verses one through ten, in the New Living Translation. To understand the beauty of this psalm, we must remember where we stood yesterday. In our previous trek through Psalm One Hundred Eleven, we studied the "A to Z" of God. That psalm was an acrostic poem—meaning each line began with a successive letter of the Hebrew alphabet—celebrating the perfect works of Yahweh. It described Him as "gracious and compassionate," a Provider of food, a Keeper of covenants, and a God whose works are "truth and justice." Psalm One Hundred Eleven ended with a bridge: "Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom." Today, Psalm One Hundred Twelve picks up exactly where that verse left off. It is the "twin brother" of the previous psalm. It is also an acrostic poem, following the exact same alphabetical structure. But there is a twist. If Psalm One Hundred Eleven was the "A to Z" of God's Character, Psalm One Hundred Twelve is the "A to Z" of the Godly Person's Character. The psalmist is doing something profound here. He is using the same vocabulary, the same structure, and even the same phrases to describe the believer that he used to describe God. This is the biblical doctrine of the Imago Dei—the Image of God. We become what we worship. If we fear and delight in a God who is gracious, compassionate, and righteous, we will eventually become gracious, compassionate, and righteous ourselves. So, let us look into this mirror and see what a human life looks like when it is fully conformed to the image of the King. The first segment is: The Foundation: Fear and Delight. Psalm One Hundred Twelve: verse one. Praise the Lord! How joyful are those who fear the Lord and delight in obeying his commands. The psalm begins with the same shout as its twin: "Hallelujah!" ("Praise the Lord!"). But then it moves immediately to the human subject: "How joyful are those who fear the Lord..." (Literally, "Blessed is the man who fears Yahweh"). This connects the dots perfectly. Psalm One Hundred Eleven ended with the "fear of the Lord" as the beginning of wisdom. Psalm One Hundred Twelve begins with the "fear of the Lord" as the source of joy. But notice the balance: "...and delight in obeying his commands." This destroys the idea that "fearing God" means being terrified of Him. In the Ancient Israelite worldview, fear and delight are not opposites; they are partners. "Fear" is the recognition of God's ultimate authority

Dehumanizing lies are designed to make us shrink ourselves before anyone defeats us. Tonight we confront the propaganda, reclaim Imago Dei, and turn anger into assignment: justice, voting, and forming the next generation in truth. Refuse the lie!

In this Crosspolitic episode recorded December of 2025, Toby and Gabe had the pleasure of welcoming Senator Brandon Shippy from the Idaho State Senate into the studio to talk about the issue of Idaho's legislative session and why Christians need to engage with the political process at the state level. Find more from Brandon Shippy here: X: @SenatorShippy ABOUT CROSSPOLITIC CrossPolitic exists to put Jesus over Politics and reclaim the public square through bold, joyful, biblically grounded media. We confront the chaos discipling America and build the next generation of Christian media infrastructure. Our mission is simple: all of Christ for all of media for all of America. Mainstream media is collapsing. Eighty-seven percent of journalists identify as progressive, and even many conservative outlets prioritize profit over principle. Meanwhile, billions of hours of digital content are discipling the world every day. CrossPolitic stands in that gap, producing courageous, entertaining, truth-filled media for households, churches, and leaders across the nation. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 2:00 State Affairs, Health, & Welfare 5:06 Shippy's Legislative Priorities 9:15 Parental Authority & Public School 12:50 Why Shippy Opposed Idaho School Choice 16:50 Refundable Tax Credits Explained 22:15 Idaho's Abortion Ballot Initiative 26:00 Equal protection & the right to life 30:10 Idaho code & abortion inconsistencies 33:00 Imago Dei and legislative authority 41:30 Is Incrementalism Biblical? 50:00 Smashmouth Incrementalism vs. Immediate Justice 58:00 Are Abortions Actually Decreasing? 59:30 Do Good Results Justify Imperfect Laws? 1:02:30 Outro Become a CrossPolitic Club Member Support the mission and unlock exclusive content, behind-the-scenes shows, and theology series. https://pubtv.flfnetwork.com/menu/checkout Subscribe & Share! Every like, comment, and share helps push Christian media back into the algorithm where it belongs. Join Us at Our Next National Conference Sign up for Fight Laugh Feast 2026: Holy Wars and lock in Early Bird pricing. https://tickets.flfnetwork.com/holy-wars-conference Follow CrossPolitic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CROSSPOLITIC X: https://x.com/CrossPolitic Facebook: https://facebook.com/crosspolitic Instagram: https://instagram.com/crosspolitic Join our Email List: https://crosspolitic.com/ Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NRBTV, DirecTV, Dish, and everywhere podcasts are found.

On this episode of The Ricecast, Pastors Willy Rice and Dan Pigsley talk about the Imago Dei, The Fall of Man, and Calvary in the Coming Weeks. Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us

Michelle Ferrigno Warren is joined by Joshua Park of Genesis Church of Fayetteville to reflect on their experience in CCDA's Flourishing Congregations Initiative and how God is moving in the city. They share about what loving mercy and doing justice looks like and how cultivating partnerships in the city helps the church move from doing community outreach to community development.Learn more about CCDA's Flourishing Congregations Initiative at ccda.org/fci.Michelle Ferrigno Warren is the President of Virago Strategies, a consulting group which provides strategic engagement and project management support for churches and non-profits stepping more deeply into the work of public justice. She has been working in Christian community development for over 30 years utilizing her skills as an educator, worship leader, non-profit manager, public policy specialist & faith-rooted organizer & activist. She is an adjunct professor at Denver Seminary and a Senior Fellow with The Dietrich Bonhoeffer Institute. She is a fierce advocate for justice and has shared much of her journey toward civic engagement and activism in her books, The Power of Proximity, Moving Beyond Awareness to Action, IVP 2017, and Join the Resistance, Step Into the Good Work of Kingdom Justice, IVP, 2022.Joshua Park is the Director of Outreach and Worship at Genesis Church of Fayetteville, where he has served for the past three years helping lead dignity-first, asset-based community development rooted in an Imago Dei theology. In his role, Joshua helps translate conviction into strategic practice—building relational pathways that strengthen neighborhoods through uniting and mobilizing churches, non-profit service providers, and government entities to support people in moving from vulnerability to stability and freedom. Originally from Memphis, Josh earned a B.A. in English from the University of Memphis and spent a number of years living abroad teaching English in multiple countries. His commitment to community development began in college and has taken many forms throughout his life. After battling addiction in his own life for 25 years—and experiencing poverty and homelessness firsthand—Joshua found freedom in Christ and a clear calling to invest in others seeking their own way out.Learn more about CCDA and how you can get involved at ccda.org. Connect with CCDA on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Follow CCDA on YouTube.

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2/8/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

The return of "What About?" Wednesdays! Text us your questions for apologist and pastor Robby Lashua!To say that Brooke Brown is an inspiration is an understatement.As she spoke to Northwest Christian secondary students in two chapels during January 2026, the room was completely quiet.  "Speaking" from a wheelchair, using a voice augmentation app, Brooke held two different 600+ audiences completely spellbound.Her message was profoundly simple and two-fold.  First, when you first meet a person, like her, who is atypically abled, assume competence.  Second, all of us typically or atypically abled, are Imago Dei -- carefully crafted by a Creator, in His image and likeness.Today, you have the opportunity to take this chapel message further and to hear, within a Kingdom Culture Conversation, about Brooke, her life, her cerebral palsy, and the unbelievable courage that drives her forward within her story.To learn more about Brooke, please visit this site.To learn about her ministry and storytelling services, please click here.Trust us, you want to read her recently publish memoir...follow this link to order."Kingdom Culture Conversations" is a podcast created through Frameworks, a Biblical worldview initiative of Northwest Christian School.For more information on Frameworks, please visit: https://frameworks.ncsaz.org/For more information on Northwest Christian School, visit: https://www.ncsaz.org/To reach out to Geoff Brown, please email gbrown@ncsaz.org or you can reach him by cell phone: (623)225-5573.

Scriptures:Genesis 2:15-18, Genesis 2:7, Genesis 2:23-25, Hebrews 13:4Points:1. Every person bears the image of God. Imago Dei.2. Every person has a mission.3. Every person was made for companionship.4. Every person should honor marriage.

Dave Rich concludes his examination of how Christians should approach the Old Testament for ethical guidance. Building on previous lessons about the Mosaic law, Rich shifts focus to the creation ordinances—commands given to Adam before the law of Moses even existed. He walks through Genesis to identify seven binding ordinances that remain in force today: procreation, subduing the earth, dominion over creatures, labor, the weekly Sabbath, and marriage. Rich demonstrates how these foundational commands inform modern ethical debates on work, environmentalism, marriage and sexuality, abortion, euthanasia, and capital punishment. He shows how each of the Ten Commandments finds expression in New Testament teaching, proving that Christians haven't abandoned Old Testament morality but understand it through the lens of the new covenant established in Christ. The message includes practical teaching on the threefold use of God's law: its pedagogical function in revealing our sin and driving us to the gospel, its civil function in restraining evil and maintaining order, and its normative function in guiding believers toward obedience. Rich emphasizes that while Christians are not legally bound to the Mosaic law, they remain obligated to learn from it and apply its principles as God's revealed wisdom for righteous living. ★ Support this podcast ★

01 de Fevereiro de 2026Preleção: Pr. Bruno Mendes

The description of humankind as being in "the image of God" is an indication of what it means to be human and why we should regard each person with a sacred reverence which bestows on them dignity and a life that is worthy of respect. But can this "image of God" be lost, deformed and destroyed? If so, what does this mean for what it means to be a human being? In this episode Dr Corbett shows how the book of Genesis unfolds and displays the original human populations as failing to live up to what it means to be "in the image of God" - yet, simultaneously, GOD was at work unfolding His plan to redeem mankind so that they, we, could be reconciled to God and once again be renewed in our hearts and minds to live as imagines of God. The Latin term 'imago Dei' means "the image of God". It is considered one of the most influential anthropological concepts about what it means to be human. It occurs in various forms only four times in the first nine chapters of Genesis but is considered the chief reason for the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights declaring the inherent equality of all human beings, and the reason that human life is treated as exceptional by all nations around the world. This important motif is introduced in Genesis 1:26-27 without definition or explanation, yet it has spawned hundreds of thousands of books and articles exploring its consequences and significance. Throughout this mini-series of theological sermons and lectures I will demonstrate how it is enlarged beyond the ninth chapter Genesis and is finally presented in the closing chapters of Genesis Christologically.

God's final and ultimate act of creation was to create “'Ishah” (the Hebrew word for ‘woman'). She could reflect GOD in ways that A'dam could not. She was given the gift reproducing imago Dei life! Angels could not do this. No animal could do this. She could exhibit a quality that only GOD Himself had. Little wonder then that at the moment she was created envy and pride arose in the heart of one of the high heavenly beings. When GOD created the “Ishah” for A'dam, the man broke out into poetry. These are the first recorded words of Adam. Perhaps as he walked and talked the Lord each day in the cool of the day, he learned from his Maker to speak poetically. Today, it is no accident that Christian worship still echoes that original impulse to worship GOD poetically. GOD created the ‘Ishah as an “ezer“ (an ally, in the military sense) and together the man and the woman would be a unit of covenant intimacy for worshiping GOD in their ordinary and mundane activities - yet now, nothing would be truly mundane, because everything they did —- walking, talking, gathering, washing, eating, cleaning—- would be an act of worship to the One who had made them. Throughout this mini-series of theological sermons and lectures I will demonstrate how it is enlarged beyond the ninth chapter Genesis and is finally presented in the closing chapters of Genesis Christologically. In this episode we examine whether the Fall from Innocence effected the imago Dei of humankind and show why it did not destroy, deform, or mar it. However, it did create a gulf in the relationship that our Progenitors were created to enjoy. Jesus the Christ, who is the Ultimate Imago Dei (2 Cor. 4:4) has now come to atone for the sins of humankind and by His resurrection He has defeated death and assured the redeemed of our future resurrection into imperishable and immortal bodies. In the meantime, we are each called to be renewed into the image of God through our growing knowledge of Christ.

Chris steps back from the daily outrage cycle to tackle a bigger question: Is there a difference between caring for someone personally and how the law should be written or enforced? Using a recent ICE shooting story as a case study, he explores how government power shapes human behavior, why politics is an extension of morality, and why treating people as image-bearers of God matters in public life. He also pulls in a classic libertarian argument from Marshall Fritz on robbery vs. taxation, touches on sphere sovereignty and localism, and closes with Jesus' model of persuasion over coercion as a guide for Christian engagement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What gives human life its value—and why does it matter how we treat one another?In this powerful episode of the Christ Alone Podcast, Angie and Stevens explore the profound biblical truth that humanity is created in the image of God (Imago Dei). This foundational doctrine shapes how we understand human dignity, identity, relationships, and moral responsibility—and it has far-reaching implications for how we live out our faith in a fractured world.The conversation unpacks what it truly means to be an image bearer, affirming that every person—regardless of background, belief, or circumstance—possesses inherent worth. Angie and Stevens discuss how this truth reshapes the way we see others, influences how men and women uniquely reflect God's design, and underscores the immeasurable value of unborn life.Rather than remaining abstract theology, this episode challenges listeners to put belief into action—living with love, grace, humility, and accountability as visible reflections of God's character.

Genesis 4:1-6

The Latin term 'imago Dei' means "the image of God". It is considered one of the most influential anthropological concepts about what it means to be human. It occurs in various forms only four times in the first nine chapters of Genesis but is considered the chief reason for the United Nations Declaration of Human Rights declaring the inherent equality of all human beings, and the reason that human life is treated as exceptional by all nations around the world. This important motif is introduced in Genesis 1:26-27 without definition or explanation, yet it has spawned hundreds of thousands of books and articles exploring its consequences and significance. In this episode I focus on three fallacies that are actually distortions of the 'imago Dei' teaching: (i) Chauvinism - leading to women being oppressed; (ii) Racism - leading to slavery and unfair discrimination and worse; and (iii) Ableism - treating the physically and intellectually disabled as if they also were not image bearers of God. The text version of this podcast can be found at: https://www.findingtruthmatters.org/articles/theology/the-imago-dei-revealed-through-genesis-part-3-fallacies/

"Abortion is a spiritual warfare disguised as a political or social disagreement." — Addy Reilly In this stirring message, Addy Reilly exposes the spiritual roots of the abortion crisis, revealing it not as a political debate, but as a direct attack on the Imago Dei. From the "demonic parody" of the Eucharist to the modern-day schemes of the Satanic Temple, Reilly challenges the church to step outside its walls, arm itself with the Gospel of Peace, and meet those in shame with the same redemptive love Jesus offered the woman at the well. +++++++ You can find our service times on our website: https://www.anctally.com/ You can find sermon highlights on Twitter here: https://x.com/allnationstally

1/18/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

Genesis 3:1-19

Dr. Todd Miles brings us a message from Psalm 8 where the psalmist marvels at God through His creation, and marvels further that God even notices or remembers man.

At the heart of this message lies a profound truth that reshapes how we see ourselves and every person we encounter: the Imago Dei, the image of God pressed into humanity. Drawing from Genesis 1, we're reminded that while God declared all creation 'good,' only humanity was created in His image and likeness—a distinction that makes us 'very good.' This isn't about becoming little gods ourselves, but about being similar representations of our Creator, bearing His imprint in ways no other creature does. The message challenges us to recognize this divine image not just in people we love, but in the difficult coworker, the annoying neighbor, the referee who makes bad calls, and even the unborn child. When we truly grasp that every human being—regardless of skin color, gender, socioeconomic status, or past mistakes—carries God's fingerprint, it transforms everything: how we park our cars to make room for seekers, how we serve in church, how we respond when someone wrongs us, and how we engage with a world that desperately needs to see Christ. The call isn't to perfection but to repentance when we fail, and to action in recognizing that we've been placed in this exact moment in history for God's purposes. Understanding the Imago Dei means seeing beyond political debates about abortion, slavery, or human dignity to the biblical truth that every life matters infinitely because every life reflects the Creator.**Sermon Notes:****Introduction:**- Pastor Will welcomes the congregation and introduces the focus on the part of Hope Church's mission statement: loving people.- Brief recount of the sermon series progression, from loving God to the future of Hope Church, and now to loving people.**Main Points:**1. **Distinction Between Animals and Humans:**  - Humans are different from animals due to the Imago Dei, the image of God.  - This concept emphasizes the inherent value of all humans irrespective of any social or economic distinctions.2. **The Imago Dei:**  - Humans are created in the likeness of God, which is distinct from all other creation.  - Understanding this elevates the value and dignity of human life above animals.3. **Cultural and Ethical Challenges:**  - The sermon discusses ethical dilemmas such as abortion and euthanasia, highlighting the sanctity of human life.  - Roe v. Wade and the implications of abortion in the US are mentioned with a focus on the moral responsibility Christians have towards life.4. **Genesis Reference:**  - Emphasis on Genesis and the creation of humans in God's image.  - The mandate to fill and subdue the earth and the assigned dominion over other creatures.5. **Societal Issues and Historical Context:**  - The sermon touches upon slavery, the Holocaust, and how taking God out of the equation results in chaos and devaluing of human life.6. **The Role of Believers:**  - Believers are called to recognize the image of God in every person and to act accordingly.  - This view transforms interactions in the church, workplace, and broader society.**Practical Applications:**1. **Recognize and Respect:**  - Acknowledge the image of God in others, fostering respect and dignity towards all humans.2. **Action in the Community:**  - Actively engage in community and church activities that uphold and promote the sanctity of life.3. **Personal Reflection:**  - Reflect on personal biases and actions that might undermine the recognition of the Imago Dei in others.4. **Support Life-Affirming Causes:**  - Participate in and support organizations like Agape Women's Services that advocate for life and provide support to those in need.**Discussion Questions:**1. **Understanding the Imago Dei:**  - How does understanding that all humans bear the image of God change your perspective on difficult social issues?2. **Cultural Influence:**  - In what ways does modern culture challenge the biblical view of the Imago Dei? How can we address these challenges?3. **Application in Daily Life:**  - How can you actively demonstrate the value of the Imago Dei in your workplace or community?4. **Church and Community Engagement:**  - What are some practical ways our church can better engage with and support those who feel marginalized or undervalued in our community?These notes and questions are intended to help deepen the understanding and application of the sermon's message, encouraging both personal reflection and community discussion on these significant topics.

In this episode of LAB the Podcast, Zach Elliott sits down with Brent Woody, lead attorney and Executive Director of the Justice Restoration Center to explore the often unseen legal and human work required to help survivors of human trafficking reclaim their lives.Together, we reflect on the connection between justice and beauty, the Imago Dei, and the quiet, faithful work that happens in the spaces where chaos meets restoration. This episode invites us to slow down, see the human first, and consider how each of us, churches, artists, attorneys, and everyday people, can participate in the work of setting captives free.Thank you for joining the conversation and embodying the life and beauty of the gospel. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and follow LAB the Podcast. Justice Restoration Center: LINKRegister for the Lead With Beauty Luncheon: LINKOrder Freedom Roast: LINKSupport / Sponsor: LINKFor More Videos, Subscribe: @VUVIVOV3 | YouTubeFollow: @labthepodcast | @vuvivo_v3 | @zachjelliott Support the show

1/11/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

The doctrine of the imago Dei is grounded on one verse in Genesis chapter 1. From Genesis 1:27, Brent Strawn observes, “The image of God (Latin imago Dei) is a familiar, even fraught, biblical notion because it has served as something of an empty cipher that countless interpreters have sought to fill.” Strawn continues to highlight how much of a lacuna there is in trying to define and explain the Genesis 1:27 reference to imago Dei: “Despite a great deal of spilled ink, what, exactly, the imago Dei is remains no small mystery because the notion goes largely undeveloped and underdeveloped in the Bible.” Despite Strawn's highlight of the lack of biblical development of this motif, he is not suggesting that it cannot be developed from the scant biblical data we do have. This is where biblically informed philosophy can be helpful.

Genesis 2:18-25

Pastor Jay Song

Rafe got a great Christmas gift: the book "The Stones of the Abbey", by Fernand Pouillon.  He's reviewing it for you this week on the Buf.This historical fiction account tells the story of a master building an abbey in Provence in France in the late 1100s.  Through dated journal entries, he tells the story of the beginning of the construction of the Abbey of Le Thoronet in southeastern France.Lessons about concerning masonry and framing and quarrying and smithing and all sorts of things associated with building in the middle ages but most of all, this book is a philosophy text, examining Man's role as a creator in his manifestation as Imago Dei.*****As always, you can reach the Buf at bufnagle@bufnagle.com*****As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast. As such, some of you have asked how you can help out. Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagleOn this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that. Any little bit really helps! Thank you in advance!!!

This is the first sub-series in the grander Imago Dei series. It is the first series because the Book of Genesis is the first book of the bible, and appropriately so because Genesis means “beginning”. Yet as I will show throughout the grander series it is not the very beginning - that will be referred to in the New Testament documents (Jn. 1:1, 17:5; 1Cor. 2:7; Titus 1:2; 2Tim. 1:9; Jude 25). In the meantime, I will commence this series “in the beginning” described in Genesis 1:1 from which we will see that God is the introduced as the Creator and humankind is introduced as the created. Theologians tend to use the Latin term for “the image of God” - imago Dei. As we proceed in our study through Genesis I am going to argue that its introduction in the opening chapter marks one of the predominant themes of this book. As such I will demonstrate that the book has been ordered in a way that we are able to see why certain people did not live up to this created purpose and how Genesis concludes by giving an example of someone who did. The reason that this is an important way to regard Genesis is that establishes a literary sophistication one might reasonably expect from a book claiming to have divine inspiration and authority. Secondly, it will be shown that this positive example exhibits Christological qualities that will contribute to the Hebrew expectation of what the Messiah would be like.

1/4/26 Message from Andy Smith. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"

Genesis 1: 27-31

In this new sermon series titled "Called," we explore the profound impact of Jesus' encounter with Peter and Andrew on the shores of Galilee, emphasizing that our true identity is found in being the Imago Dei—the image of God. By examining Luke 5:1–11, we see how Jesus interrupts the "status quo" of our daily work and routine living to call us toward a higher, eternal purpose. Rather than discarding our natural skills, passions, or personalities, Jesus seeks to repurpose and empower them for His Kingdom, transforming "fishers of fish" into "fishers of men". Ultimately, this message invites us to move our focus from what we produce to who we are in Christ, inviting Him into our "boats" to lead us from the comfort of the known into a life of lasting fruit            

In this sermon, Pastor Keith challenges the chaotic spirit of this age, the expressive individualism in which the self, with all authority and autonomy, determines his or her own identity, even to the point of changing gender. From Genesis 1:26-28, known as the key text for Imago Dei and the cultural mandate, Pastor Keith calls the church to remember and recover biblical anthropology. By highlighting God's deliberation (v.26), God's creation (v.27), and God's benediction (v.28), He reminds us that God created humanity in His image, male and female, for us to bear His glory, and that the ultimate and perfect image of God was displayed in Christ Jesus who came as a man to save the fallen image-bearers to regain God's blessing.

Have a comment? Send us a text! (We read all of them but can't reply). Email us: Will@faithfulpoliticspodcast.comIn this powerful episode, Will and Josh talk with Justin Giboney, attorney, minister, political strategist, and co-founder of the AND Campaign. Justin unpacks the themes of his new book, Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around, exploring how the Black church's public witness offers an alternative to today's culture-war discipleship. The conversation ranges from Shirley Chisholm's moral courage to the failures of identity-based politics, the Imago Dei as a corrective to good-vs-evil partisanship, the dangers of Christian nationalism, and why Christians must resist being discipled by political outrage. Giboney offers a deeply hopeful but honest framework rooted in Scripture, justice, and civic responsibility.Additional ResourcesThe AND Campaign: https://andcampaign.orgJustin on Instagram: @andcampaignJustin on Twitter/X: @JustinEGiboneyChurch Politics Podcast (weekly commentary)Guest BioJustin Giboney is an attorney, ordained minister, political strategist, and co-founder of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic-engagement organization rooted in both conviction and compassion. He is a two-time Democratic National Convention delegate, a published author, and co-host of the Church Politics Podcast. His work focuses on restoring a faithful Christian witness in the public square by combining moral clarity with a commitment to justice and neighbor-love.Support the show

How should Christian faith shape work in an era of pluralism, fear, and systemic inequality? Sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund (Rice University) is presenting new insights for faith at work through data, theology, and lived experience. "People love to talk about individual ethics … but what was really hard for them to think about was, what would it mean to make our workplace better as a whole?" In this episode, Ecklund joins Mark Labberton to reflect on moving from individual morality toward systemic responsibility, dignity, and other-centred Christian witness at work. Together they discuss faith and work, the gender and race gaps created by systemic injustice, fear and power, religious diversity, rest and human limits, gender and racial marginalization, and the cost of a credible Christian witness. Episode Highlights "People love to talk about individual ethics." "What would it mean to make our workplace better as a whole?" "People are much more apt to take us seriously if we first take them seriously." "Suppression of faith in particular is not the answer." "God is God and I am not." About Elaine Howard Ecklund Elaine Howard Ecklund is professor of sociology at Rice University and director of the Boniuk Institute for the Study and Advancement of Religious Tolerance. She is a leading sociologist of religion, science, and work whose research examines how faith operates in professional and institutional life. Ecklund has led large-scale empirical studies on religion in workplaces and scientific communities, supported by the National Science Foundation, Templeton Foundation, and Lilly Endowment. She is the author or co-author of several influential books, including Working for Better, Why Science and Faith Need Each Other, and Science vs. Religion. Her work informs academic, ecclesial, and public conversations about pluralism, justice, and moral formation in modern society. Learn more and follow at https://www.elaineecklund.com and https://twitter.com/elaineecklund Helpful Links And Resources Working for Better (IVP): https://www.ivpress.com/working-for-better Why Science and Faith Need Each Other (IVP): https://www.ivpress.com/why-science-and-faith-need-each-other Elaine Howard Ecklund website: https://www.elaineecklund.com Rice University Boniuk Institute: https://boniuk.rice.edu Conversing with Mark Labberton: https://comment.org/conversing Show Notes Sociological study of religion, work, and group behavior Christian faith taken seriously at personal and academic levels Ecklund's former research focus on science as a workplace environment Expanding faith-at-work research beyond scientific communities Compartmentalized Christian faith and the fear of offending colleagues Friendship and collaboration emerging from leadership retreats Large-scale data-driven study on religion in changing workplaces Religious pluralism at work and changing workplace demographics Writing for Christian audiences shaped by empirical research From individual ethics toward systemic responsibility at work "People love to talk about individual ethics." Systemic injustice blind spots Moral shorthand focused on time sheets and office supplies Organizational leadership and culture change Difficulty imagining organizational or structural workplace change Fear of retaliation when confronting unjust systems Responsibility for workplace realities Power underestimated by those holding leadership positions Costly examples of speaking up against workplace injustice Christian fear of marginalization in pluralistic environments Suppression of religious expression as common workplace response Suppression versus accommodation: "Suppression of faith in particular is not the answer." Religious diversity as unavoidable reality of modern work Other-centered faith rooted in dignity of every person Imago Dei shaping engagement across religious difference "People are much more apt to take us seriously if we first take them seriously." Racialized religious minorities: the double marginalization of racial minorities of faith Gender inequity and underexamined workplace power dynamics Faith-based employee groups Fear masquerading as anger in cultural and religious conflict Workplaces as rare spaces for meaningful civic encounter Justice beyond activism Rest as theological foundation for justice and leadership Limits, Sabbath, and resisting productivity as ultimate value "God is God and I am not." Human limits in leadership Production Credits Conversing is produced and distributed in partnership with Comment magazine and Fuller Seminary. #FaithAndWork #ElaineHowardEcklund #ChristianEthics #WorkplaceJustice #ReligiousPluralism #RestAndFaith

11/30/25 Message from Andy Smith. Advent Week 1. Continuing in the series "Imago Dei"