Podcasts about Immorality

World University of Prayer and Fasting - Special Course for Ministers of Fasting . From 16th - 22nd of April 2025 in Ndoumbi campus

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Send us a textAfter years long hiatus, Wise Words from Proverbs is back! 

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After addressing the dangers of corrupt passions and possessions, Isaiah turns to an even deeper issue—corrupt principles. When greed and indulgence dominate society, the next inevitable step is the distortion of truth itself. In Isaiah 5:18-23, the prophet condemns those who redefine morality, calling evil good and good evil, embracing deception, arrogance, and injustice. This woe highlights the tragic reality that when people reject God's standard, they create their own, leading to widespread moral decay.

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The Scripture readings are Exodus 8:16-24; Ephesians 5:1-9; and Luke 11:14-28. Scripture gives you several ways to fight against the devil and the darkness. But this text gives you one simple, specific weapon to fight back against the forces of evil, and that is thanksgiving. As you give thanks, the darkness flees.

This passage is a sobering reminder that when people persist in sin, they inevitably invite divine judgment. The sins that plagued Judah are the same sins that permeate societies today—unchecked greed that leads to oppression, unrestrained pleasure-seeking that blinds people to the truth, and the distortion of morality that justifies evil. Yet, amid judgment, God's heart still longs for repentance. This sermon will explore Isaiah's three key denunciations: the woe of corrupt possession (injustice), the woe of carnal pleasure (indulgence), and the woe of corrupt principles (immorality). This passage reveals the timeless truth: a nation that rejects God's righteousness will ultimately reap the consequences of its rebellion. However, God's grace remains the only refuge from impending judgment for those who turn from sin.

We are entering an age where children are made, not begotten; commissioned, not conceived; designed, and delivered to order, like a handbag or custom suit. These children's stories don't begin with a sperm and and egg, but with a signature and a lawyer. And in the eyes of our culture, this is not tragedy. It's progress.Across the West, surrogacy is sold as compassion—an act of love for the infertile. It is framed as fulfillment for the same-sex couple. It is presented as relief for the hopeful parent with no biological path forward. But beneath the glossy language of “choice” and “family” lies a darker truth: children are being deliberately severed from their mothers, not by death, not by accident—but by design. And increasingly, by commerce.Recently, Jordan Peterson sat down with Katy Faust. It should have been another routine exchange—thoughtful, careful, reasonable. But it wasn't. Faust confronted Peterson, and by extension, the moral schizophrenia of the modern Right: a movement that claims to uphold the family even as it normalizes its destruction.Surrogacy is not simply a medical option—it is a moral crisis. It reorders the very foundations of parenthood, identity, and human dignity. A society that affirms this practice will not remain a society for long, because no nation can endure that builds itself on the backs of children who have been severed from the ones who bore them.This episode is brought to you by our premier sponsors, Armored Republic and Reece Fund, as well as our Patreon members and donors. You can join our Patreon at patreon.com/rightresponseministries or you can donate at rightresponseministries.com/donate.In today's episode, we begin by defining what surrogacy really is—where it came from, how it's accelerating, and why it matters more now than ever. Then we unpack the Peterson–Faust conversation, and expose why surrogacy is not just a cultural debate—it's a test of whether we still believe in human order and dignity. Let's get into it.*MINISTRY SPONSORS:*ENTER TO WIN 2 FREE TICKETS TO OUR APRIL 2025 CONFERENCE BY Signing Up For Private Family Bankings Email List1. Email Banking@privatefamilybanking.com2. Use Subject Line: April Ticket Giveaway3. Provide Your Full Name & Contact Phone Number4. Private Family Banking will be in touch for the winner of the tickets.*Private Family Banking*How to Connect with Private Family Banking:1. FREE 20-MINUTE COURSE HERE: ⁠https://www.canva.com/design/DAF2TQVcA10/WrG1FmoJYp9o9oUcAwKUdA/view⁠2. Send an email inquiry to ⁠chuck@privatefamilybanking.com⁠3. Receive a FREE e-book entitled "How to Build Multi-Generational Wealth Outside of Wall Street and Avoid the Coming Banking Meltdown", by going to ⁠https://www.protectyourmoneynow.net⁠4. Set up a FREE Private Family Banking Discovery call using this ⁠link: https://calendly.com/familybankingnow/30min⁠5. For a Multi-Generational Wealth Planning Guide Book for only $4.99, use this link for my affiliate relationship with "Seven Generations Legacy": ⁠https://themoneyadvantage.idevaffiliate.com/13.html⁠*Reece Fund: Christian Capital - Boldly Deployed⁠https://www.reecefund.com/*Dominion: Wealth Strategists* is a full-service financial planning and wealth management firm dedicated to putting more money in the hands of the church. With an education focused approach, they will help you take dominion over your finances.https://reformed.money/

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On today's episode Pastors Tim & Johnny discuss Idols, Blood, sexual Immorality and more... I know that sounds intense but they really peel back the curtain on why the early church began to establish certain rules & regulations that ultimately would be for protection and holiness as well as to set a standard by which we as believers should conduct ourselves by for the Kingdom of God.Today's scripture passage is found in Acts 14-15WANT MORE CONTENT?Click the link below to see the teaching that's tied to this podcastYoutube.com/genesischurchorlando.comwww.genesischurchorlando.com/sermonsGOT QUESTIONS?DM us on our Instagram and/or TikTok or email us at postsundaypodcast@gmail.comLIKE, SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5 star REVIEW on Spotify & iTunes.PSP Social Media at:Instagram: @postsundaypodcastYoutube.com/postsundaypodcastTiktok: @postsunday.podcastTwitter: @postsundaypodcastThread: @postsundaypodcast

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Pray for Francis' conversion, repentance. Immorality of IVF. Feral federal judges! Promoting patience and charity at home and at work. Catechism of Trent: "delayed ensoulment"? Marital abstinence before Communion? Official or personal penance during Lent? St. John 18:37 - "Give testimony to the truth". Did Mary need a Savior? Protesting Mary! This episode was recorded on 2/25/2025. Our Links: http://linkwcb.com/ Please consider making a monetary donation to What Catholics Believe. Father Jenkins remembers all of our benefactors in general during his daily Mass, and he also offers one Mass on the first Sunday of every month specially for all supporters of What Catholics Believe. May God bless you for your generosity! https://www.wcbohio.com/donate Subscribe to our other YouTube channels: ‪@WCBHolyMassLivestream‬ ‪@WCBHighlights‬ May God bless you all!

Immorality in the Church • Part of our midweek verse-by-verse study through 1 Corinthians.

Immorality in the Church • Part of our midweek verse-by-verse study through 1 Corinthians.

We are continuing our series called Crosswinds, which is all about the things in your horizontal relationships that hinder your vertical relationship with the Lord. How you treat people matters, and if we’re going to pursue the glory of God, we have to pay attention to our relationships with others because God is definitely paying attention. So what are the crosswinds that will take out your relationships? We’ve talked about excessive alcohol consumption and sexual immorality. Last week, we began talking about immaturity, and we’re continuing that discussion this week by focusing on how we should change the way we speak, think and reason to be more mature believers.

We are continuing our series called Crosswinds, which is all about the things in your horizontal relationships that hinder your vertical relationship with the Lord. How you treat people matters, and if we’re going to pursue the glory of God, we have to pay attention to our relationships with others because God is definitely paying attention. So what are the crosswinds that will take out your relationships? We’ve talked about excessive alcohol consumption and sexual immorality. Last week, we began talking about immaturity, and we’re continuing that discussion this week by focusing on how we should change the way we speak, think and reason to be more mature believers.

We are continuing our series called Crosswinds, which is all about the things in your horizontal relationships that hinder your vertical relationship with the Lord. How you treat people matters, and if we’re going to pursue the glory of God, we have to pay attention to our relationships with others because God is definitely paying attention. So what are the crosswinds that will take out your relationships? We’ve talked about excessive alcohol consumption and sexual immorality. Last week, we began talking about immaturity, and we’re continuing that discussion this week by focusing on how we should change the way we speak, think and reason to be more mature believers.

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Another day in the last days of the "Grand Experiment" in liberal democracy. Trump declares himself a King and the MAGAts continue their assault on decency, dignity, democracy and humanity. Robyn Roxanne Kincaid from Headon.live joins Tara to discuss the madness. _________________________________ Head on with Robyn Kincaid is on 5 nights a week! https://headon.live/ Check out the Tara Show with Tara Devlin and Tara Dublin at the Political Voices Network! https://www.youtube.com/@UCAHVeeUYu70LGb0c0Rfb5Ig Tarabuster is among the independent media voices at APSRadioNews.com Tarabuster is also on https://rokfin.com/tarabuster BECOME A "TARABUSTER" PATRON: www.patreon.com/taradevlin Join the Tarabuster community on Discord too!! https://discord.gg/PRYDBx8 Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! http://tarabustermerch.com/ Contact Tarabuster: tarabustershow@maskedfort.com Buy some Resistance Merch and help support our progressive work! http://tarabustermerch.com/ Donate to Tarabuster: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/taradacktyl

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After years long hiatus, Wise Words from Proverbs is back! Listen as  Proverbs 5 warns about the dangers of temptation and reminds us to stay faithful in wisdom and integrity. 

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How do I forgive my narcissistic dad for the childhood I missed? How do I avoid falling into the same traps today? How do we approach believers who are engaged in sexual immorality? What if they are justifying it? Is it good to debate people of other faiths when they knock on our door? How do we counter others and convince them that we have the truth? I feel overwhelmed by all of the trouble in the world, and I begin to feel despair, even when I pray. What can I do? To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1258/29

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Hebrews 12:16 that there be no immoral or godless person like Esau, who sold his own birthright for a single meal. As we know from previous portions of Hebrews, the author's audience wasn't 100% believing. Some were in danger of neglecting God's great salvation (2:2), of having evil, unbelieving hearts (3:12), of hardness of heart (3:13), of not entering into God's promised rest (4:1), of being incapable of repentance unto life (6:6), and of shrinking back to destruction (10:39). With that in mind, we shouldn't be surprised at the author's seemingly shocking admonition to be on the lookout for immoral and godless people. We all have the responsibility to “see to it” that there are none in our circle of believers who would compromise the name of Jesus for momentary, earthly gratification of the lusts of the body as Esau did.  How do we “see to it?” Three courses of action come to mind. If you become aware of someone who is acting immorally, that could be participating in porn, an unmarried couple living together with privileges, or a married person involved emotionally or sexually with someone who is not their spouse, then 1). in love and concern, confront them with Hebrews 12:1-16, and call them to repentance. That's also the application of Matt. 7:1-5 and Gal. 6:1. 2). Inform an elder or leader of their church about your concern and love for them based on Heb. 12:15-16. Ask them to go with you to confront the individual(s) to call them to repentance (Matt. 18:15-17). 3). If they will not repent, then in accordance with Matt. 18, unite with the church in denying them fellowship. You are to avoid them as Paul admonished in 2 Tim. 3:5.  Living to love with Jesus isn't about making sinners who call themselves Christians feel good. God's love is the sustained direction of the will toward the highest good of someone, in the power of the Holy Spirit, for the glory of God. Not confronting an immoral so-called believer isn't in their best interest. Wouldn't you want someone to confront you if you were caught in a transgression such as this? We should do to others what we would wish were done for us (Matt. 7:12). If we ever are faced with such a situation, let us ask Jesus how He wants to love them. We need to be filled with the Holy Spirit, so we can love them well. God has put them in our path, and therefore, we know He intends to love them through us.

When you say no to ungodliness and yes to grace, holiness becomes doable – and that pleases the Lord. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

In this thought-provoking episode, Christopher delves into the controversial expulsion performed by Kim Chadwell on behalf of the body of Christ. He discusses the implications of her actions, the lack of leadership within the church, and the potential rise of similar figures in the absence of guidance. With references to scripture and a critical examination of the execution of the expulsion, this episode invites listeners to reflect on the state of leadership and accountability in the church today. Original Video Kim Chadwell - click here or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_e-eNMeKYo

How do I forgive my narcissistic dad for the childhood I missed? How do I avoid falling into the same traps today? How do we approach believers who are engaged in sexual immorality? What if they are justifying it? Is it good to debate people of other faiths when they knock on our door? How do we counter others and convince them that we have the truth? I feel overwhelmed by all of the trouble in the world, and I begin to feel despair, even when I pray. What can I do?

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Every follower of Jesus is challenged by Jesus' words on marriage and divorce, and we ought to commit ourselves to God's design when it comes to marriage: a covenant union of Jesus-like love that is established by God to reflect his image and fulfill his purposes as male and female.PLEASE NOTE: This week's talk explores verses from the Sermon on the Mount dealing with divorce and immorality, so parental guidance is recommended.

Would 1 Corinthians 5 also apply to those who call themselves 'family' while not acting as such?1 It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife.2 And ye are puffed up, and have not rather mourned, that he that hath done this deed might be taken away from among you.3 For I verily, as absent in body, but present in spirit, have judged already, as though I were present, concerning him that hath so done this deed,4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,5 To deliver such an one unto Satan for the destruction of the flesh, that the spirit may be saved in the day of the Lord Jesus.6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?7 Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us:8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth.9 I wrote unto you in an epistle not to company with fornicators:10 Yet not altogether with the fornicators of this world, or with the covetous, or extortioners, or with idolaters; for then must ye needs go out of the world.11 But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.12 For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?13 But them that are without God judgeth. Therefore put away from among yourselves that wicked person.GET MY NEW BOOK 'PEACEFUL PARENTING', THE INTERACTIVE PEACEFUL PARENTING AI, AND AUDIOBOOK!https://peacefulparenting.com/Join the PREMIUM philosophy community on the web for free!Also get the Truth About the French Revolution, multiple interactive multi-lingual philosophy AIs trained on thousands of hours of my material, as well as targeted AIs for Real-Time Relationships, BitCoin, Peaceful Parenting, and Call-Ins. Don't miss the private livestreams, premium call in shows, the 22 Part History of Philosophers series and much more!See you soon!https://freedomain.locals.com/support/promo/UPB2022

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Series: 2025 Theme - Living Morally in an Immoral WorldService: Sun AMType: SermonSpeaker: Emerson, Kris

I do not know how near our nation is to destruction, but I do believe that as a nation is to destruction, but I do believe that as a nation, we are unaware. I do not know how close some of God's people are to severe chastening as a result of their rebellion against God, but I know that many of them are very unaware of how near they are. God spoke through His prophet to the nation of Israel, "You are unaware."

It is my heart-warm and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage, may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone.Mark Twain - Letter to the Editor, New York Evening World, 23 December 1890If you grow up on the Left, you grow up without religion. After the counterculture movement split from conventional religion in the 1960s, we'd done everything we knew how to do to fill up the eternal emptiness that had us chasing everything from sex, drugs, and rock n' roll, cults in the 1970s, gurus, and ashrams, the self-help movement, the mental health movement, and eventually, we ended up back where we started.We “found religion,” but this time as the politics of identity, where our happiness depended on how we solved the problems of society, like racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, and climate change. It came from needing to feel good about ourselves and our world, but it was followed by anger and resentment when we could not convert the entire country to our way of life.The truth about the Left is that they know no other way of life. This was the problem for the Southerners after the Civil War. They, too, knew no other way of life and could not evolve out of their hatred, fear, and hysteria. All they could do was preserve it by banishing those who threatened it. I wish I could say I've come out of these past several years with a renewed faith in humanity. The truth is exactly the opposite. What I saw was what collective hatred, fear, and tribalism can do to otherwise decent people. I saw what we're all capable of when our power is threatened. I saw how easy it is to go along with the crowd, even when what they're doing is wrong.I always thought the people I called my heroes were made of tougher stuff. Better stuff. Kinder stuff. I always thought my side was the side of the good guys who would be immune to group dehumanization. I also did I think we would ever be the ruling class aristocracy sneering at the middle and working class, gathering all of our culture, wealth, and institutions, and hogging them for ourselves.Now that the empire is in collapse, those with all of the power are scrambling, not just to explain it but as a way to get back some of what's been taken. Good luck with that one. Take yet another agonizing, unbearable column by your typical Leftist elite, Jill Filipovic, writing for The Guardian:Worse than what, Jill? Indoctrinating children to choose their genders, then surgically or chemically sterilizing them? Or does it just come down to immigrants and their right to cross the border illegally by the millions, their safety, and our safety be damned? Corruption? You mean like government censorship on a laptop or covering up the mental incapacity of the Commander in Chief for four years? Weaponizing the Department of Justice? Immorality? Like what exactly? Lying to the public via the propaganda press? Calling half the country “garbage” or “White Supremacists” or “Nazis”? And what rights? The right to have an opinion without losing your job, status, or social standing? Your right to play in sports as a biological female without having to compete with biological men? Oh, of course not. She means abortion, as usual. Honey, if you want an abortion, there's a pop-up clinic down the street. People like Jill examine half the country as insects in a jar, watching how they behave in tightly confined spaces, how they respond to being called racists, or how they are de-banked or canceled off of social media. It's fun, right? To watch the insects get stressed and claw at the glass for a way out? The disgust drips from every word, even as she tries to make nice-nice, now that her ass has been handed to her in a historic, humiliating defeat.Trump won again, Jill. Eat that for breakfast. It isn't you people who have to learn to tolerate Trump voters. It's you who have to apologize to them for what you've done not only to them but to this country. You have destroyed every great thing you ever built, and listen to you now, pretending you still have the moral high ground. She then tries to explain why she's writing this at all:To paraphrase a line from Carrie, “Shut up, Jill. Just shut up.”These are the kinds of people I used to call home. I knew them, mingled with them, read them, RT'd them and was Facebook friends with them. Now, they terrify me. They are the banality of evil. They are the side that would go along with segregation, even if they'll never admit it. They're the side that would lock arms as the Jews were carted off to camps, and no, they'll never see themselves that way. She writes:Oh, poor deluded Jill. She has no idea what just happened, does she? It would do her a world of good to start opening her mind to reality, escape the fear bunker, and start interfacing with the truth. She should read David Samuels' piece in Tablet, one I'll be writing about in more depth for my next piece: “Trump's head turn was a perfect example of an event that has no explanation outside the favor of the gods, or whatever modern equivalent involving wind factors and directional probabilities you might prefer to the word “God.” Trump was fated to win, just as Achilles was fated to overcome Hector, because the gods, or if you prefer the forces of cosmic randomness, were on his side, on that day, at that moment. That move not only saved his life by allowing him to escape an assassin's bullet; it revitalized his chi and set in motion a series of subsequent events that generated a reordering of the entire world.”“You can't stop what's coming. It ain't all waiting on you. That's vanity.”A Christmas StoryI was always the first to wake up on Christmas morning. It was almost like a job. I'd scramble into the living room before the sun even came up to gaze upon the abundance of treasures beneath the Christmas tree. I never believed Santa was real, but those presents got there somehow. It was my grandmother who enlisted my older sister to help her wrap all of the presents after the rest of us had gone to sleep. It was a magic trick she performed every Christmas to keep the illusion of Santa alive in our imaginations.She thought she had us fooled. We let her pretend. It didn't matter because every Christmas morning was a rare moment of pure joy. One after the other, we'd tear through the presents, not waiting for each person to finish before moving on to the next. Pure carnage but oh what fun. I never really thought much about what Christmas really means until recently. If it is only about driving the economy or buying stuff, then it isn't worth celebrating. But if it is about something much bigger than ourselves, a way to unify us as one people under God, well, then it means something.I began thinking back on my life, on my childhood, and how religion fit into it. Most movies during the Hays Code era (before the 1960s and 1970s) were infused with Christian ideology, especially Christmas movies. And why wouldn't they be? George Bailey prays in It's a Wonderful Life, and an angel shows up to answer his prayers. In A Charlie Brown Christmas, they sing about the “Newborn King,” who is, of course, Jesus. We all used to share that as a country. It was a thread that united us, along with being American citizens. We all watched these movies because we understood the foundational principles of what made America. That isn't true anymore. To even reference religion, as I'm doing now, is practically a revolutionary act. There is a new religion in town, a fundamentalist one that offers no path to redemption or forgiveness and demands total compliance or else.What does any of it mean to us now? Is it really just about the list of things we buy? Is it about the movies we all treasure every year? Is it about what unites us, not what divides us? Is it about something bigger than ourselves? Are we still even allowed to say “Merry Christmas?” I don't have the answers; I just know that I was raised by a devout atheist who hated religion, and thus, I never thought about Christmas other than as a way to give things and get things. But now, thanks to my four years of getting to know Trump supporters, I see that and many other things differently. I wandered out of darkness and despair toward what looked like a golden light of hope and optimism, surrounded by people our ruling class deemed “dangerous” at best and “human garbage” at worst. I knew every step that brought me closer to them would be one more step that separated me from everyone and everything else.As I've written so often here, it was another Christmas movie, maybe the best one, that reminded me of what happened to me. It was The Grinch Who Stole Christmas. The moral of that story is that you can't steal Christmas. It isn't something you can buy or attain. It isn't even something you can give. That's why the Whos in Whoville are still celebrating and singing even after the Grinch takes away every last symbol of Christmas. He couldn't take away the one thing that mattered most - what was in the hearts and minds of those celebrating.I can't call myself a Christian or even a person of faith. I lean in, and that's farther than I did before. But I also know I have learned the same lesson the Grinch did. I saw people abandoned by our political establishment, institutions, and culture - people who should have been angry and bitter. But they weren't. They were happy. That's how my heart grew and why I think differently about Christmas now.It wasn't Trump supporters who demanded I pick a side—it was the Left. They have imagined an unbearable reality for most of us. Perhaps it comforts people like Jill Filipovic, but for the rest of us, we choose the better way, one that values forgiveness, redemption, and humility. And one that allows us to say, even shout, Merry Christmas. So thank you, dear readers. When I say you saved me, I really mean it. You did. There, but for the Grace of God, Go I. // This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sashastone.substack.com/subscribe

Fr. Mike leads us through the book of Jude and discusses its main message of calling us to lives of faithfulness. He also contextualizes 2 Timothy by highlighting Paul's imprisonment and his final message to rekindle the gift of God within us. Today's readings are from Jude, 2 Timothy 1-2, and Proverbs 31:1-7. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

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Summary  In this episode of Uber Tales, Josh shares a story that unfolds as he explores the unusual circumstances surrounding two passengers, leading to a shocking revelation about their relationship and an unexpected invitation to an orgy. The hosts navigate through themes of morality, relationships, and the complexities of human behavior, all while maintaining a humorous and engaging tone. Takeaways The hosts often question the motivations and backgrounds of their passengers. Late-night pickups can lead to unexpected and strange encounters. The story takes a turn when the passengers reveal they were invited to an orgy. Communication mishaps can lead to embarrassing situations, as seen with the text to the grandfather. Family dynamics can be complex, especially in unconventional situations. The hosts express their disbelief and humor regarding the passengers' choices. Moral dilemmas arise when discussing relationships and sexual encounters. The conversation highlights the absurdity of certain nightlife experiences. The hosts encourage listener engagement and feedback on the story. The episode explores the boundaries of societal norms and personal choices. There's a surprising prevalence of orgies in society. The morality of sexual relationships can be complex and subjective. Family dynamics can complicate perceptions of sexual behavior. Personal experiences shape our understanding of taboo topics. Communication about boundaries is crucial in intimate settings. Societal norms often dictate what is considered acceptable behavior. The hosts express discomfort with certain sexual dynamics. Understanding and empathy are important when discussing sensitive topics. Safety and consent are paramount in any sexual encounter. Exploring taboo subjects can lead to deeper conversations about morality.  Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Uber Tales 02:06 Setting the Scene: A Night Out 09:30 The Unusual Pickup: A Strange Encounter 12:05 The Invitation to an Orgy 18:46 Family Ties: A Shocking Revelation 26:20 Moral Dilemmas: Orgies and Relationships 27:15 Exploring the World of Orgies 40:41 Morality and Immorality in Modern Society

Beyond Damascus: The show where encounter meets mission. On this podcast, Dan, Brad, and Aaron will give you practical tips on how to live out your faith every day. We'll get into actionable steps of what it means to have an abundant Christian life and share things that we've learned through our personal journey's about overcoming obstacles, pursuing joy, and living a meaningful life. Tune in each week! Check out Beyond Damascus on Spotify and Apple Podcasts at: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MMe7sJcCTSZwyYu4D8EF3?si=1e9fe39919bb43e9 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-damascus/id1587181752 Learn more about Damascus at https://damascus.net Special thanks to St. Gabriel Catholic Radio for their support in the production of Beyond Damascus. Learn more about St. Gabriel at https://stgabrielradio.com

As we continue to follow the missions of Paul and Barnabas, Fr. Mike highlights the fickle nature of humanity and the futility of striving for the praise of men. He also encourages us to remain courageous in the tribulations we face, finding strength in other believers, and running toward the eternal and imperishable goal of salvation. Today's readings are Acts 14, 1 Corinthians 9-10, and Proverbs 28:7-9. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.

We answer your burning questions on Youtube, we talk snacks at the movie theater, and more!

We answer your burning questions on Youtube, we talk snacks at the movie theater, and more!