Podcasts about imitating

The sermon establishes Jesus Christ as the all-sufficient Savior for every aspect of the Christian life, countering false teachings that demand additional spiritual practices. Drawing from Colossians 1:1-13, the preacher highlights a model prayer that affirms the truth, fruitfulness, and substance of the gospel. The message emphasizes that the gospel produces faith, love, and good works, serving as the foundational source for sanctification rather than merely the starting point for salvation. By tracing these blessings to the Father's grace, the Son's redemption, and the Spirit's application, the text urges believers to rest entirely in Christ. Ultimately, the sermon calls the audience to imitate Paul's gospel-centered mindset, rejecting human traditions in favor of the complete sufficiency found in Jesus.

Be who you were redeemed to be! From my book, "Let's Talk About"

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Key Takeaways The foundation of building a fulfilling life is understanding that others' opinions do not define our path to happiness People may envy aspects of our life, but they ultimately want their own life to be the best it can be Imitating someone else's life entirely will not lead to genuine happiness or fulfillment Identifying what personally brings us joy is essential before layering on habits like nutrition, movement, or meditation What constitutes "enough" varies from person to person, and that is perfectly acceptable Inner peace is achievable when you stop fighting the battle of living up to others' expectations Practical health and wellness habits are more likely to succeed when built on a strong personal mindset foundation Visit ConfidenceThroughHealth.com to find discounts to some of our favorite products.Follow me via All In Health and Wellness on Facebook or Instagram.Find my books on Amazon: No More Sugar Coating: Finding Your Happiness in a Crowded World and Confidence Through Health: Live the Healthy Lifestyle God DesignedProduction credit: Social Media Cowboys

U.S. officials are investigating a wave of cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater systems in at least 12 states, with Iran emerging as the leading suspect, according to sources cited by ABC News. Despite the breadth of the attacks, authorities say there have been no widespread disruptions to drinking water supplies or wastewater treatment operations so far. A New Jersey police department used an unusual tactic to catch distracted drivers: an officer dressed up as a bush-like shrub and hid along a busy roadway. The strategy proved highly effective, resulting in 74 distracted-driving citations in just six hours. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

U.S. officials are investigating a wave of cyberattacks targeting water and wastewater systems in at least 12 states, with Iran emerging as the leading suspect, according to sources cited by ABC News. Despite the breadth of the attacks, authorities say there have been no widespread disruptions to drinking water supplies or wastewater treatment operations so far. A New Jersey police department used an unusual tactic to catch distracted drivers: an officer dressed up as a bush-like shrub and hid along a busy roadway. The strategy proved highly effective, resulting in 74 distracted-driving citations in just six hours. Please Like, Comment and Follow 'Philip Teresi on KMJ' on all platforms: --- Philip Teresi on KMJ is available on the KMJNOW app, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever else you listen to podcasts. -- Philip Teresi on KMJ Weekdays 2-6 PM Pacific on News/Talk 580 AM & 105.9 FM KMJ | Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | Podcast | Amazon | - Everything KMJ KMJNOW App | Podcasts | Facebook | X | Instagram See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Spencer shares 3 key ways that we can live in a way that imitates Christ.

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Principle 28, Matthew – Imitating Christ    Matthew 11:16-30    When we face persecution, we are to imitate the Lord's gentle, humble, and sacrificial example.           NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

Scott sits down with Aarhus University researcher Malthe Stavning Erslev to explore the aesthetics of generative AI, electronic literature, and "bot mimicry." They discuss how humans imitate algorithms, trace the evolution of neural networks from RNNs to BERT and GPT models, and examine how creative interactions can push back against the homogenization of modern language models. ReferencesDevlin, J., Chang, M. W., Lee, K., & Toutanova, K. (2018). BERT: Pre-training of Deep Bidirectional Transformers for Language Understanding. https://arxiv.org/abs/1810.04805Erslev, M. S. (2023). Bot Mimicry & Literary AI: On the Aesthetics of Human-Algorithmic Interactions. https://darc.au.dk/blog/nyhed/artikel/new-book-bot-mimicry-in-digital-literary-cultureMcCarthy, J., Minsky, M. L., Rochester, N., & Shannon, C. E. (1955). A Proposal for the Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence. http://jmc.stanford.edu/articles/dartmouth/dartmouth.pdfPatti, K. (2018). I forced a bot to watch over 1000 hours of Olive Garden commercials and then asked it to write an Olive Garden commercial of its own. https://x.com/KeatonPatti/status/1006961202998726665?lang=en Pold, S. B., Veel, K., Erslev, M. S., & Ørum, K. (2025–2028). Human-AI Collaboration: Imaginaries, Interventions, Interfaces (HAIC-III) https://darc.au.dk/projects/human-ai-collaboration-haic-iiiReddit Community. (2015–present). r/TotallyNotRobots: A Subreddit for Totally Normal Human Encounters. https://www.reddit.com/r/totallynotrobots/Vaswani, A., Shazeer, N., Parmar, N., Uszkoreit, J., Jones, L., Gomez, A. N., Kaiser, Ł., & Polosukhin, I. (2017). Attention Is All You Need. https://arxiv.org/abs/1706.03762

516. The Model Church: What Makes a Church Worth Imitating (Week 1) // Sng Peh Han by The City, Singapore

What happens when the father you needed never showed up? In this episode, I sit down with filmmaker Tracie Laymon, creator of Bob Trevino Likes It, to explore how growing up with an emotionally unavailable father shaped her life, relationships, and sense of self. We talk about the father wound, people-pleasing, self-abandonment, healing through safe relationships, and why chosen family can become part of our emotional recovery. If you've ever struggled with feeling unseen, constantly seeking approval, or wondering why healthy love feels unfamiliar, this conversation is for you. Read the show notes for today's episode at terricole.com/848

The author of Hebrews challenges us to imitate those who follow Christ

Redemption North Mountain Podcast features weekly sermons and biblical teaching from Redemption North Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona. Our mission is to help people follow Jesus in every area of life through Gospel-centered teaching, authentic community, and faithful discipleship. All of life is all for Jesus.

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by Reagan McClenny

Imitating the Heavenly Father—Matthew 5:38-48 1. We are unlike God in that we are not to practice vengeance (verses 38 – 42) 2. We are to be like God in loving our enemies (verses 43 – 47)

There are three main points in Greg's message: Confront Diotrephes (v 9-10) Commend Demetrius (v 12) Imitate What is Good (v 11) You can watch this message here.

What if the struggles you're facing aren't proof that God has forgotten you—but evidence that He's still shaping you?This week, we explored how God's grace doesn't just save us. It transforms us. And every day, we're invited to choose what we love most. 

Philippians 2:19-30

I used to work with a woman named Madge, who was an amazing cook. “You should taste my pea and ham soup!” she said one day. After replying that I really didn’t like peas, Madge smiled and said, “You will after you try my soup.” The next day she handed me a container of her soup, made especially for me. “Did you try my soup?” Madge asked me a couple of days later. “I will—soon!” I said, hoping she wouldn’t ask me again. But she did—the next day, and the next. “Don’t leave it too long or it’ll spoil,” she added on the fourth day. A week later, Madge’s uneaten soup had spoiled and I threw it away. I felt dread as she approached me. “You did try my soup, didn’t you?” she asked. “Yes,” I said. “It was . . . delicious.” In Ephesians 4, Paul calls us to deal with speech-related sins like angry words (v. 26), unwholesome talk (v. 29), and slander (v. 31). But before these comes a more basic call to “speak truthfully to your neighbor” (v. 25). I had looked at Madge and told her a lie. I knew what I needed to do. I walked into Madge’s office, confessed my lie, and sheepishly asked for her forgiveness. Madge walked to me and gave me a hug. “Of course I forgive you,” she said. “How could I not, when I know how much God’s forgiven me?”

Though Savasana (or shavasana), the “Corpse Pose,” is a relaxation practice often used at the end of a yoga session, it can be done anytime to cultivate rest, rejuvenation, and wellbeing. It invites you to release tension, surrender to gravity, and allow the body-mind to come into a state of ease. Imitating a corpse helps you to release your grip on the impulse to alter or fix the present moment in any way. By symbolically surrendering to death, you relinquish worry and relax into stillness. Savasana fosters inner peace that can stay with you long after the practice is over. I learned this version from my yoga teacher, Tony Rivers, who was a student of B.K.S. Iyengar. My sound engineer Eric Fischer gets credit for the deeply relaxing soundscape. I hope you enjoy. Support the showHost: Tess CallahanSubstack: Writers at the WellInterview Podcast: Writers at the WellMeditations on Insight TimerMeditations on YouTubeTess's novels: https://tesscallahan.com/Music (unless otherwise noted above): Christopher Lloyd ClarkAudio Editing: Eric FischerBy tapping "like" and "follow" you help others find the show. Thank you for listening!DISCLAIMER: Meditation is not a substitute for professional psychological or medical healthcare or therapy. We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by you acting or not acting as a result of listening to this recording. Use the material provided at your own risk. Do not drive or operate dangerous equipment while listening. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or the management.

Lives Worth Imitating In a world that often promotes isolation and individualism, the sermon "Lives Worth Imitating" challenges believers to embrace a life of shared discipleship. Drawing heavily from Scripture, the message emphasizes the importance of community in spiritual growth and the dangers of "customized spirituality." The Call to Community The sermon begins by debunking the myth that spiritual growth can be achieved independently through personal devotions and digital content alone. Instead, it highlights the biblical model of discipleship as a communal journey, akin to a team sport. Genesis 2:18 reminds us, "It is not good for man to be alone," underscoring the necessity of community from the very beginning. Discipleship as a Team Sport The New Testament consistently portrays the Christian life as one lived in community. Acts 2:42 illustrates the early church's commitment to "the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer." This communal aspect is crucial for spiritual growth, as believers learn from each other and set examples for one another. The Dangers of Customized Spirituality In the digital age, there is a temptation to create a "customized spirituality" by picking and choosing elements from various faith traditions. However, this approach dilutes the transformative power of the Gospel. The sermon warns against the desire for "input without intrusion" and "inspiration without exposure," emphasizing that true discipleship requires accountability and shared life. The Role of Examples in the Church 1 Corinthians 11:1 and 1 Timothy 4:12 highlight the importance of godly examples within the church. Christians are both followers and leaders, called to "follow my example, as I follow the example of Christ" (1 Corinthians 11:1). This dual role of being an example and following examples is central to the discipleship process. Characteristics of a Life Worth Imitating The sermon outlines five key areas where believers should set an example: Speech: Our words should reflect the truth and grace of Christ. Ephesians 4:29 encourages us to speak in ways that build others up. Conduct: Our daily actions should align with our faith, as stated in Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before others." Love: Biblical love is sacrificial and cross-shaped, as described in John 13:35. Faith: Visible trust in God's promises is essential, even in adversity. Purity: Maintaining purity in thought and action is crucial in a world that often dismisses its importance. The Challenge to Live Authentically The sermon concludes with a call to action, urging believers to: Choose someone to follow: Seek out mature believers within the church and learn from their example. Invite others along the path: Share your life with those younger in the faith and model Christ-like behavior. Repent where your example is lacking: Acknowledge areas where your life does not align with Christ's teachings and seek transformation. Conclusion Ultimately, "Lives Worth Imitating" calls believers to reject isolation and embrace the communal nature of the Christian faith. By living lives worth imitating, believers fulfill their role in God's plan, demonstrating His extraordinary love to a watching world. The sermon reminds us that discipleship is not a solo endeavor but a shared journey towards Christ-likeness.

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A sermon from Nick Owens on Ephesians 5:1-14

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Paul put himself forward as someone who did "all things for the glory of God." That's quite a claim and he challenges us to follow his example. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer as we look at this verse and what it means in its contextScripture Used in Today's Message1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1Philippians 2:20 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Paul urged first-century Christians to follow his example. Why? Because he was a true servant of Christ. But his argument for this might surprise you. It was radical in his day, and even more so in ours. Join me for today's  Daily Word & Prayer to learn more.Scripture Used in Today's Message1 Corinthians 4 To find Tom on Instagram, Facebook, TiKTok, and elsewhere, go to linktr.ee/tomthepreacher

Fr. Ryan preached this homily on April 14, 2026. The readings are from Acts 4:32-37, Psalm 93:1ab, 1cd-2, 5 and John 3:7b-15 (Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter). Connect with us! Website: https://slakingthirsts.com/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/@SlakingThirsts

Philippians Principle 6 – Imitating Christ To live worthy of the gospel, we must live in harmony with one another, demonstrating Christ's attitude of unselfishness, humility, and self-sacrifice.NEW! - Let us know what you think of the program! Support the show

The famous Missionary, David Brainerd, once said that "the essence of true religion is the soul's conformity to God." This idea is something that we see clearly in Ephesians 5:1-2, where the Apostle Paul gives a beautiful summary command for the Christian life. He says that we are to "be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." A Christian is someone who has been recreated after the very likeness of God (Eph. 4:24) and now they live in such a way that reflects God's own holy character. Perhaps the greatest way that we imitate God is by walking in love and reflecting the way that Christ has loved us and given himself for us."Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever loves has been born of God and knows God. Anyone who does not love does not know God, because God is love. In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him. In this is love, not that we have loved God but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins." - 1 John 4:7-10

Msgr. Roger J. Landry Saint Patrick's Cathedral, Manhattan Commemoration of the Lord's Passion Good Friday 2026 April 3, 2026 Is 52:13-53:12, Ps 31, Heb 4:14-16.5:7-9, Jn 18:1-19:42 To watch a video of the homily, please click below:    To listen to an audio recording of the homily, please click below:  https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/catholicpreaching/4.3.26_Good_Friday_Saint_Patrick_s_Cathedral.mp3   This text guided […] The post Beholding, Adoring, Imitating and Proclaiming Christ on the Cross, Commemoration of the Lord’s Passion, April 3, 2026 appeared first on Catholic Preaching.

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This week's topics: • The biggest Nigerian musician artist right now • Wiz Kid & Asake project • Different ways to distribute the pod to save deletion • Imitating other people's language meme • Lion King singer suing comedian mocking famous chant • Guess the 'blank' youtube challenge • Are Londoners exclusive or inclusive • Colour of those doing inner city crime • Turks, Greek, Cypriot issues and differences • Albanian crime and why some immigrants • European exceptionalism • Getting your kids into good schools • Better school with a mono culture not your child's v lesser school but mixed • Different bed sizes and different mattresses • Who in the relationship should choose the bed size and mattress • To dream or not to dream • Negotiating bad deals • United Nations to formally recognize the transatlantic slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity' • How immigration = nationalism • Senegal parading AFCON cup even after being told it doesn't belong to them anymore Connect with us at & send your questions & comments to: #ESNpod so we can find your comments www.esnpodcast.com www.facebook.com/ESNpodcasts www.twitter.com/ESNpodcast www.instagram.com/ESNpodcast @esnpodcast on all other social media esnpodcast@gmail.com It's important to subscribe, rate and review us on your apple products. You can do that here... www.bit.ly/esnitunes

In 1 Corinthians 4:14–21, Paul closes out four chapters of teaching by shifting his tone from sarcasm and rebuke to something far more personal: a fatherly appeal.

In 1 Corinthians 4:14–21, Paul closes out four chapters of teaching by shifting his tone from sarcasm and rebuke to something far more personal: a fatherly appeal.

This sermon discusses the christological portrayal of Christ Jesus taking the form of the Isaianic Suffering Servant, as it is depicted in Phil 2:5–11. Instead of suggesting that a divine figure descended from heaven to become man, Paul illustrates King Jesus refusing to exploit his messianic privileges, choosing instead to embody the role of the Servant depicted in Isaiah 52–53. Paul expects his readers to imitate the example of Jesus, the human king who chose to serve others in obedience to the true God.  To view the video version of this episode, go here: https://youtu.be/aDyQ2-5FaeM              Visit Amazon to buy your copy of A Systematic Theology of the Early Church: https://amzn.to/47jldOc    Visit Amazon to buy your copy of Wisdom Christology in the Gospel of John: https://amzn.to/3JBflHb     Visit Amazon to buy your copy of The Son of God: Three Views of the Identity of Jesus: https://amzn.to/43DPYey    To support this podcast, donate here: https://www.paypal.me/10mintruthtalks    Episode notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Op1khHSuVb8AL3WzAL4wp5T6NnnTiMNDBPDqzMY17XU/edit?usp=sharing       Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BiblicalUnitarianPodcast        Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/biblicalunitarianpodcast  Follow on X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/OneGodPodcast  

Read OnlineJoseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to expose her to shame, decided to divorce her quietly. Such was his intention when, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home…” Matthew 1:19–20In Jewish tradition, righteousness meant living in full conformity with God's covenant. This included keeping the Law of Moses, but also having faith in the Lawgiver—God. One does not become righteous by external observance of the Law alone, but by faith in God. Recall that “Abram put his faith in the LORD, who attributed it to him as an act of righteousness” (Genesis 15:6). Saint Paul explains that Abraham was righteous because “He did not doubt God's promise in unbelief; rather, he was empowered by faith and gave glory to God and was fully convinced that what he had promised he was also able to do” (Romans 4:20–21). Noah was also identified as righteous, because “Noah walked with God” (Genesis 6:9).Today, we honor another man Scripture defines as righteous: Saint Joseph. By calling him righteous, the Gospel associates him with these fundamental Old Testament figures who lived by faith, but it also elevates Joseph above them all, given that his faith bore witness not to the Old Testament Covenant, but to the Messiah. His fidelity to God's call to care for and protect his immaculate spouse and the Christ Child, even at personal cost, is an inspiring witness. It shows us that righteousness is ultimately expressed in sacrificial love and trust in God—trust that brings forth the Savior of the World.Joseph's righteousness is expressed not in words but in actions. He listens to God's angel in a dream and responds with complete trust, taking Mary into his home and embracing his role in the mystery of the Incarnation. Joseph's faith is especially manifested by the fact that what the angel revealed to him and asked him to do was confounding. He was asked to believe that his spouse became pregnant “through the Holy Spirit” and that her Child “will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). Joseph's response manifested faith, courage, and generosity: “When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home” (Matthew 1:24).Joseph emulates the response we must all make to God. Like Abraham, whose faith was tested when God asked the unthinkable, Joseph's faith informed and guided his human reason with the mystery of God's Wisdom. Like Joseph, we are often called to trust God when His plan surpasses our understanding. Whether it involves our vocation, a trial, or an unexpected turn in life, Joseph's example teaches us that faith allows us to see with God's eyes, guiding our reason to respond with trust and obedience. Imitating him takes courage, but like Joseph, we must hear God say to us, “Do not be afraid.” Walking by faith, not by sight, takes courage, fidelity, and resolve.Today's Solemnity especially highlights Joseph's vocation as husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Though he was a carpenter, the primary way he fulfilled his God-given responsibilities was to care for his wife and Child. He did this by providing for them and protecting them, fleeing to Egypt to escape Herod's wrath, and later to Nazareth, far from his hometown of Bethlehem. His fidelity to God's will, especially in taking Mary as his wife, likely brought confusion and misunderstanding from his extended family and associates. Yet Joseph accepted this earthly shame with grace, choosing obedience to God over the opinions of men. For him, God's will came first, and his faith in action was the source of his righteousness.Reflect today on the vocation and mission God has given to you. No matter your calling or life's circumstances, there will always be tests and trials. The true test of our righteousness is not found in the avoidance of trials, but in the way we face them with faith and trust in God. If the Father in Heaven would permit Saint Joseph, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and the Christ Child to face earthly struggles, then we can be assured of the same. Today, Saint Joseph teaches us how to respond to those trials. Ponder those difficulties that you tend to avoid or complain about, and imitate Saint Joseph by seeking God's mysterious will and following it with all your heart. Saint Joseph, you were righteous because you believed in God's mysterious plan and acted upon it with unwavering faith. Pray for me, that I may imitate your example in my life's vocation. May I never run from my duties, but embrace them with courage, humility, and trust in God's will. Saint Joseph, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

In a life imitating art case, did obsessive love play a part in the murder of Betty Jean Solomon? And did the movie Fatal Attraction seal the legal fate of Carolyn Warmus? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pastor Leitu describe the patterns and behaviors of those who follow Jesus as well as the consequences of those who don't or reject our Savior.

Teaching from Ephesians 5:1-20, Pastor Leitu describes the patterns and behaviors we should imitate as those who follow and profess Jesus, as well as the consequences of those who don't or reject our Savior.Social MediaProphecy Website: http://jdfarag.orgMobile & TV Apps: https://subsplash.com/calvarychapelkaneohe/appChurch Website: http://www.calvarychapelkaneohe.comX:  https://x.com/JDFaragFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/JDFaragInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/JDFarag

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