Podcasts about Jerusalem

Church can be messy. Todd tackles what happens when you feel invisible at church, disagree with your spouse on a major theological issue, or face a moral dilemma where someone else's life is on the line. Segment 1 • Feeling ignored or left out at church? Should you stay or start looking elsewhere? • Could church cliques be driving young people away? • If persecution comes, will you be equipped to stand firm? Segment 2 • Should men serve in the nursery? • How much should your parents' example shape the way you live now? • When does biblical wisdom go beyond finding an explicit verse? Segment 3 • Who should actually have the final say in a church—the elders or the congregation? • Should Christians say “namaste”? • Should Christians support rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem? Segment 4 • What if you discover after marriage that you disagree about female pastors? • Someone threatens to kill a loved one unless you deny Christ. What do you do? • Do you need to understand an atheist's worldview before you can effectively share the Gospel? ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

Dr. Mikel Cary takes us from the Temple Mount in Jerusalem to Ezekiel's heartbreaking vision of God's glory departing the Temple, then forward to Revelation's breathtaking picture of Jesus Christ returning in the clouds with power, judgment, and glory.

On today's pages, Bekhorot 14 and 15, a discussion of private altars raises a surprisingly fundamental question: Why should sacrifice be confined to the Temple in Jerusalem? From backyard altars to IMAX theaters, Liel explores why the most powerful experiences sometimes require a special place—and what happens when the sacred becomes too familiar. Why might getting closer to holiness require keeping it at a distance? Listen and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After returning briefly to his homeland to recover, teach and settle unfinished matters, Ignatius travels to Venice to rejoin his companions. When war prevents them from sailing to Jerusalem, they serve, preach and prepare for priesthood until their pilgrimage is redirected toward Rome, strengthened by Ignatius' profound experience of being placed with Christ. About the Series We are bringing you the entire text of “The Autobiography of St. Ignatius Loyola” in podcast form. Over 12 episodes, join our pilgrimage guides Fr. Jack Bentz, SJ, and Cameron Bellm as we make our way through this spiritual classic. The series premiered on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, with episode 2 dropping Friday, July 31 — the Feast of St. Ignatius Loyola. These first two episodes and the remaining 10 episodes (dropping on subsequent Fridays) will all appear here on the AMDG podcast feed. The series is edited by Frank Tuson, who also composed all the music you hear on the podcast. The podcast uses a translation of the “Autobiography” by Fr. Parmananda Divarkar, SJ. The text is read by Fr. George Drance, SJ. Produced by Mike Jordan Laskey. "The Autobiography of Saint Ignatius Loyola Podcast," a special-edition series of AMDG, is a production of the Jesuit Media Lab, which is a project of the Jesuit Conference of Canada and the United States. www.jesuits.org/ www.beajesuit.org/ twitter.com/jesuitnews facebook.com/Jesuits instagram.com/wearethejesuits youtube.com/societyofjesus www.jesuitmedialab.org/

We explore the reign of King Hezekiah, a righteous ruler who brought revival to the kingdom of Judah. Discover how Hezekiah, following in the footsteps of King David, restored true worship of Yahweh and celebrated Passover in Jerusalem. Learn about the threat posed by the Assyrian Empire under Sennacherib. Uncover the historical context of the Assyrian conquest of the Northern Kingdom and the subsequent challenge to Judah.Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgWant to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://biblin...

What if one of the clearest signs of generosity isn't simply how much we give, but how deeply we desire to participate?In 2 Corinthians 8, the apostle Paul describes a group of believers whose generosity was remarkable—not because they had abundant resources, but because they were eager to give even amid significant hardship.Their example shows us what happens when grace transforms the heart.Generosity in the Midst of HardshipPaul is writing to encourage the church in Corinth to participate in a collection for believers in Jerusalem who were experiencing severe need. To encourage them, he points to the churches of Macedonia.But the Macedonians weren't wealthy benefactors with plenty to spare. Paul writes:“We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme poverty have overflowed in a wealth of generosity on their part. For they gave according to their means, as I can testify, and beyond their means, of their own accord, begging us earnestly for the favor of taking part in the relief of the saints.” - 2 Corinthians 8:1–4Paul describes their circumstances in striking terms: severe affliction and extreme poverty. Yet alongside those circumstances was an “abundance of joy,” and somehow the combination overflowed into generosity.Perhaps the most surprising detail is that they begged to give.Paul wasn't begging them for money. They were asking Paul for the privilege of participating.From Obligation to OpportunityThat posture can feel unfamiliar. Even within the church, giving can easily begin to feel like another financial obligation—a bill to pay, a percentage to calculate, or a requirement to satisfy. The question becomes, “How much am I supposed to give?”The Macedonians appear to be asking a very different question: How can we be part of this?They knew their brothers and sisters were suffering, and they didn't want their own difficult circumstances to prevent them from participating in their care.Paul tells us where that desire came from. He begins the passage not by praising the impressive generosity of the Macedonians, but by saying, “We want you to know…about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia.”Their generosity was evidence of God's grace at work in them. Verse 5 takes us even deeper: “They gave themselves first to the Lord.”That came before the money. Before offering their resources, they had entrusted themselves to God.Grace Changes What We TreasureWhen we understand that we belong to Christ and that everything we have ultimately comes from His hand, generosity looks different. It becomes less about losing something and more about participating in what God is doing.That doesn't mean Scripture calls Christians to give recklessly or neglect legitimate responsibilities. Paul provides important balance later in the same chapter:“For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what a person has, not according to what he does not have.” - 2 Corinthians 8:12Paul continues by explaining that his goal is not for some believers to be relieved while others are left burdened. Rather, he describes a kind of mutual care in which one person's abundance can meet another person's need.So the point of the Macedonians' example is not that everyone should give beyond what they can responsibly afford. The deeper lesson is about the posture of the heart.Do I primarily see generosity as something being taken from me, or as an opportunity God may be placing before me?When I encounter someone in need, is my first instinct to protect what is mine, or am I willing to ask whether God has entrusted me with something I can share?The Macedonians' circumstances were difficult, but grace had reshaped what they valued.The Greater Example of GenerosityUltimately, Paul doesn't leave our attention on Macedonia. He points us to Jesus. 2 Corinthians 8:9 says:“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”That is the foundation of Christian generosity. We don't give in order to earn God's favor. We give because, in Christ, we have already received grace beyond measure.And when that grace captures our hearts, generosity begins to change.It becomes more than something we have to do. It becomes something we're grateful to get to do.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:I have about $36,000 in student loan debt at 9%, and after decades of repayment I feel like I'm barely making progress. Would paying every two weeks help, and should I consider using home equity to pay it off?I have a whole life policy with a term rider I didn't realize was included. Should I remove the rider, keep it until it expires, or redirect that money into the whole life policy instead?I'm selling my home for less than I originally paid, but the buyer wants the contract price listed higher to cover closing costs. How would that affect my taxes, and could any gain impact my Social Security?My husband and I own our home, and I want my daughter to inherit it without unnecessary difficulty. What's the best way to structure that?Resources Mentioned:Become a FaithFi PartnerFaithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly MagazineFaithFi Field Guide: How Much Money is Enough? Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob WestWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every weekday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Day 197, the final lesson of Orchot Tzaddikim, The Ways of the Righteous, Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe brings the entire journey to its culmination. The author returns to the idea that the human being is an Olam Katan—a miniature world. The wonders of creation, both physical and spiritual, are reflected within the human being, and the soul itself reflects, in an infinitely limited way, attributes that point us toward the Creator. Just as the soul fills the body, sustains it, outlives it, sees without being seen, remains pure, and does not sleep, so Hashem fills, sustains, transcends, sees, and governs His universe.This realization should lead not to pride, but to humility, awe, gratitude, and responsibility. Rabbi Wolbe urges us to contemplate the extraordinary design of the human body—from our eyes and ears to our breath, bones, skin, and countless systems—and ask: Who gave me all of this? The more deeply we appreciate how much Hashem has invested in us, the more we understand that our lives carry purpose and obligation. Yirat Shamayim is not despair or fearfulness; it is the awareness that we have been entrusted with something extraordinarily precious.The entire book ultimately comes down to the words of Kohelet: “Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole of man.” After studying humility, arrogance, love, hatred, mercy, cruelty, happiness, jealousy, worry, repentance, Torah, and countless other middot, the final challenge is internal. It is no longer simply about how we appear to others, but about the private relationship between the individual and Hashem: Do I truly fear God? Is my relationship with Hashem where it should be? Inspiration must become action. Torah must change us.The conclusion takes on additional meaning as Rabbi Wolbe notes that the class coincides with his Hebrew birthday. He offers a heartfelt blessing to the TORCH community for health, happiness, gratitude, spiritual growth, and a genuine relationship with Hashem. He encourages each listener to view every new year of life as another opportunity to recommit to service, growth, and appreciation for the gift of another day.And, fittingly, the journey does not truly end. Rabbi Wolbe immediately opens Shaar HaBitachon, the Gate of Trust in God, from Chovot HaLevavot. The message is clear: when Torah learning concludes, we begin again. Bitachon means learning to release our illusion of control and place our reliance entirely in Hashem—like a child resting securely in the arms of a loving parent. The completion of Orchot Tzaddikim therefore becomes the beginning of the next spiritual journey._____________This Podcast Series is Generously Underwritten by Peter & Becky BotvinRecorded at TORCH Centre in the Levin Family Studios (B) to a live audience on March 23, 2026, in Houston, Texas.Released as Podcast on October 2, 2026_____________This series on Orchos Tzadikim/Ways of the Righteous is produced in partnership with Hachzek.Join the revolution of daily Mussar study at hachzek.com.We are using the Treasure of Life edition of the Orchos Tzadikkim (Published by Feldheim)_____________Listen, Subscribe & Share: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jewish-inspiration-podcast-rabbi-aryeh-wolbe/id1476610783Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4r0KfjMzmCNQbiNaZBCSU7) to stay inspired! Share your questions at aw@torchweb.org or visit torchweb.org for more Torah content.  _____________About the Host:Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe, Director of TORCH in Houston, brings decades of Torah scholarship to guide listeners in applying Jewish wisdom to daily life.  To directly send your questions, comments, and feedback, please email: awolbe@torchweb.org_____________Support Our Mission:Our Mission is Connecting Jews & Judaism. Help us spread Judaism globally by sponsoring an episode at torchweb.org.Your support makes a HUGE difference!_____________Listen MoreOther podcasts by Rabbi Aryeh Wolbe: NEW!! Hey Rabbi! Podcast: https://heyrabbi.transistor.fm/episodesPrayer Podcast: https://prayerpodcast.transistor.fm/episodesJewish Inspiration Podcast: https://inspiration.transistor.fm/episodesParsha Review Podcast: https://parsha.transistor.fm/episodesLiving Jewishly Podcast: https://jewishly.transistor.fm/episodesThinking Talmudist Podcast: https://talmud.transistor.fm/episodesUnboxing Judaism Podcast: https://unboxing.transistor.fm/episodesRabbi Aryeh Wolbe Podcast Collection: https://collection.transistor.fm/episodesFor a full listing of podcasts available by TORCH at http://podcast.torchweb.orgv_____________Keywords:#JewishInspiration, #Mussar, #MasterClass, #FearOfHeaven, #YiratShamayim,  #HumanBody, #Creation, #Microcosm, #Wonder, #BodyAndSoul, #MiraclesEverywhere  ★ Support this podcast ★

Tudor Dixon takes listeners inside Israel for a special edition of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, sharing her firsthand journey through the Holy Land and the biblical sites that transformed the way she reads Scripture. Tudor sits down with U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee to discuss why he believes Americans and Christians should visit Israel, what travelers experience on the ground, the decline in tourism, and why seeing Jerusalem and the Holy Land firsthand can bring biblical history to life. Huckabee also addresses perceptions about safety, religious freedom, and relations among Israel's Jewish, Christian, Muslim, Arab, and Druze communities. Tudor also speaks with Ze’ev Orenstein, Director of International Affairs at the City of David, about archaeological discoveries that connect visitors with Jerusalem's biblical past. They discuss King David, faith, America's Judeo-Christian heritage, equality before the law, and why passing history and faith from one generation to the next matters. Plus, Tudor reflects on visiting the Sea of Galilee and Garden of Gethsemane and explains how walking through the places described in Scripture changed her personal connection to the Bible. It's a special journey through Israel, Christianity, archaeology, biblical history, and faith—from the City of David to conversations about the future of the Holy Land.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fr. Mike continues to describe Nehemiah's process of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and encountering a variety of challenges in his calling. He explains that in doing God's work, we will often face internal or external opposition which we must meet with prayer and perseverance, trusting God entirely. Today's readings are Nehemiah 4-5, Esther 11-12, and Proverbs 20:27-30. 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.

Earlier this month, we asked if Muslims could help make the Third Temple possible. Now Catholics are entering the conversation. A new Vatican-associated initiative is bringing Jews, Christians and Muslims together around the future of Jerusalem. Could religious cooperation eventually make the Third Temple possible? Let's talk about it. 🇺🇸: Only 88 Collections Remain. Discover God's providential hand throughout America's history and what Scripture reveals about America's role in Bible prophecy.: https://store.endtime.com/products/the-wings-of-a-great-eagle-pre-order-collection  ⭐️: True Gold Republic: Get The Endtime Show special on precious metals at https://www.endtimegold.com 🚰: Sentry H2O: You prepare for everything else. Why not your water? Use code ENDTIME for 10% OFF at https://www.sentryh2o.com/endtime 📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse 📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:  Zechariah 10–12; Psalm 126; Luke 14 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is October 1st. A brand-new month is here, and we begin again, right where we are. Our readings today are Zechariah 10–12, Psalm 126, and Luke 14. Zechariah speaks of restoration. God gathers his scattered people and brings them home. Psalm 126 remembers another homecoming: "When the Lord brought back his exiles to Jerusalem, it was like a dream!" Mouths that had been filled with sorrow are filled with laughter. Those who planted in tears are harvesting with shouts of joy. And then Jesus brings us to a table. In Luke 14, Jesus tells a story about a great banquet. Invitations have gone out, but those who were originally invited are too preoccupied to come. They have property to inspect. Oxen to examine. Relationships and responsibilities demanding their attention. They have lives to manage. So the host does something surprising. He sends his servant into the streets and alleys and tells him to bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind, and the lame. "Come. The banquet is ready." And there is still room. Maybe that's the good news for us today. There is still room. The kingdom of God isn't a prize for those who have managed to make something impressive of themselves. It's a banquet. And the invitation is gift. Come. Take your place. Receive the life God has given you in Christ. There is a place for you at the table. TODAY'S DEVOTION There's a Place for You at the Table There's a party going on. And everybody is invited. Jesus tells us about a man who prepares a great feast and sends out many invitations. Everything is ready. The table has been set. The food has been prepared. The invitation has gone out. "Come, the banquet is ready." But then the excuses begin. One person has purchased a field and needs to go inspect it. Another has bought some oxen and wants to try them out. Another has just gotten married. None of those things are bad. That's worth noticing. Fields aren't bad. Oxen aren't bad. Marriage certainly isn't bad. The problem isn't that these people are doing terrible things. The problem is that their lives have become so filled with their own interests that they cannot receive the invitation. They have things to manage. Things to protect. Things to accomplish. Things that feel more urgent than the banquet. And so they miss it. Then the host does something extraordinary. He says: Go out into the streets and alleys. Bring in the poor. The crippled. The blind. The lame. Bring them in. And they come. Why? Maybe because they don't have much to protect. They don't have impressive résumés to present. They don't have fields that need inspecting or investments that need managing. They simply hear the invitation. And they receive it. There's something beautiful about that. Because grace can only be received. You can't achieve an invitation. You can't earn a gift. You can only open your hands. And maybe that's why Jesus turns immediately afterward to the crowds following him and says some very difficult things. He tells them that following him means letting go. He even uses that shocking language about hating father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, even our own lives. I don't think Jesus is teaching us to despise ourselves or the people we love. That would contradict the very love he embodies and teaches. I think Jesus is exposing the things we cling to as sources of identity and security. He's saying: You can't receive the kingdom while insisting on possessing your life on your own terms. You can't follow me while demanding that everything remain under your control. You have to let go. And then Jesus says: "You cannot become my disciple without giving up everything you own." Maybe there's another way of hearing that. Give up everything you own, and you might discover freedom from everything that owns you. Because there is so much that can own us. Our need to be recognized. Our success. Our failures. Our past. Our shame. Our money. Our reputation. Our religious identity. Our need to be right. Our need to prove ourselves. Even our image of who we think we're supposed to be. These things can own us. But Jesus is setting us free. He invites us to the table. Come as you are. Come empty-handed. Come hungry. Come knowing that you need grace. Come knowing that life is gift. Psalm 126 says that when God's people came home from exile, it felt like a dream. They laughed again. They sang again. Those who had planted with tears harvested with joy. That's what grace feels like. Homecoming. And maybe that's what the banquet is too. It's coming home. It's discovering that the seat at the table wasn't something you had to earn. It was prepared for you. It's discovering that your identity isn't something you have to manufacture. Your life is hidden with Christ in God. It's discovering that the things you thought would save you never could. But Jesus can. So bring your empty hands. Bring your hunger. Bring the parts of your life that have been owned by fear, shame, ambition, or regret. Bring them to the table. There's a place for you. The feast is ready. The invitation has gone out. Come. And maybe as we sit at that table, we will discover that the things that once owned us don't have the same power anymore. Because we know where we belong. We belong with him. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May we release what owns us. May we receive the invitation with gratitude. And may we discover who we truly are in Christ, seated at the table of grace. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven, give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our tresspasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not unto temptation, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Loving God, we give you thanks for restoring us in your image. And nourishing us with spiritual food, now send us forth as forgiven people, healed and renewed, that we may proclaim your love to the world, and continue in the risen life of Christ.  Amen.  OUR WEBSITE: www.dailyradiobible.com We are reading through the New Living Translation.   Leave us a voicemail HERE: https://www.speakpipe.com/dailyradiobible Subscribe to us at YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dailyradiobible/featured OTHER PODCASTS: Listen with Apple Podcast DAILY BIBLE FOR KIDS DAILY PSALMS DAILY PROVERBS DAILY LECTIONARY DAILY CHRONOLOGICAL  

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What will you leave to the next generation—and will they be prepared to steward it well?A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what. It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom, maturity, and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully.Dr. Kelly Rush, Professor of Finance, Financial Planning Program Coordinator, and Chair of Business and Technology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, points to David and Solomon as a compelling biblical example. Rush, who also serves on the board of Kingdom Advisors, says David did more than accumulate resources for his son. He prepared Solomon for both great wealth and great responsibility.David knew Solomon would eventually build the temple in Jerusalem. So before transferring tremendous resources, David helped prepare his son for the work ahead.His example offers families four important principles for thinking about wealth transfer today.1. Pursue Unity Before Making a PlanThe first principle is unity: husbands and wives should agree on their plans for transferring wealth.We see this in 1 Kings 1. As David neared the end of his life, his son Adonijah attempted to establish himself as king. Bathsheba approached David and reminded him of the commitment concerning Solomon. David acted, and Solomon was publicly established as his successor.For families today, the circumstances are obviously very different, but the underlying principle remains valuable. Parents should work toward a shared vision for what they hope their wealth will accomplish and how it will eventually be distributed.That unity can clarify the plan for the entire family. Children and other heirs are less likely to receive conflicting messages when parents have already worked through difficult questions together.Before asking, “How much should we leave?” couples may need to begin with a more fundamental question: “Are we united about what we hope this wealth will accomplish?”2. Transfer Wisdom Before WealthAssets will eventually change hands. The larger question is whether wisdom will accompany them.David understood that Solomon needed more than resources. He needed spiritual and practical preparation.David prayed that God would give Solomon wisdom and understanding, and he personally instructed his son to know the Lord and serve Him wholeheartedly. He also gave Solomon detailed plans for the temple and prepared him for the responsibilities he would inherit.In other words, David did not simply leave Solomon a fortune and expect him to figure things out.Parents today have a similar opportunity. Children and grandchildren can be taught biblical principles of stewardship alongside practical financial skills such as budgeting, saving, giving, investing, and making wise decisions.The goal is not merely to prepare assets for heirs. It is to prepare heirs for assets.That preparation may begin long before an inheritance is in view. Younger children can learn to manage small amounts of money and decide how to give. Teenagers can take on greater financial responsibilities. Adult children can increasingly participate in conversations about family resources, generosity, and long-term plans.Wealth without wisdom can create significant challenges. But when wisdom comes first, financial resources can become another tool the next generation is prepared to steward faithfully.3. Consider Readiness, Not Just AgeDavid recognized something important about Solomon: he was “young and inexperienced” (1 Chronicles 22:5).So David prepared him gradually. He imparted wisdom. He supplied practical plans and instructions. Eventually, Solomon received the resources he needed.Families today can also think carefully about both the timing and amount of wealth they transfer.No universal age marks when someone suddenly becomes ready for significant financial responsibility. Parents should consider an heir's spiritual, emotional, and financial maturity rather than relying on age alone.Where gaps exist, they can become opportunities for further preparation.That may mean gradually increasing responsibility over time. In some situations, families may use joint accounts while younger heirs learn to manage money. For larger inheritances, trusts or trustee oversight may provide both protection and an opportunity for continued growth in stewardship.Communication is also essential. Heirs should not necessarily be surprised by a family's wealth-transfer plan after a parent dies. Appropriate conversations ahead of time can allow children to understand their parents' intentions, ask questions, seek wisdom, and prepare for future responsibility.And those plans do not have to remain static. As children mature and circumstances change, parents can revisit their plans accordingly.4. Give Wealth a Purpose Beyond YourselfDavid accumulated extraordinary resources for the temple, drawing from both Israel's treasury and his personal wealth.Yet David would never build it himself. God had given that responsibility to Solomon.David could have looked at that limitation and decided the project was no longer his concern. Instead, he prepared extensively for something another generation would complete.That offers an important perspective on stewardship. We cannot take our possessions with us when we die, but we can thoughtfully use them while we are here in ways that bless others and support work that continues beyond our lifetime.For families, that may include making generosity part of family life now rather than waiting until an estate is distributed.Parents might invite children into giving decisions, support ministries together, or develop a family mission statement that expresses the values they hope will continue into future generations. Some families may also incorporate charitable gifts or trusts into their estate plans.The specific tools will vary. The deeper goal is to cultivate a family culture in which wealth is understood as something God entrusted, not merely something to consume or accumulate.Use Financial Resources to Build Something GreaterRush has seen this principle at work in her own family. She and her husband have used financial resources to take their children on family mission trips, giving them opportunities to serve together and learn to share the gospel.Those experiences illustrate an important possibility: financial capital can sometimes develop something far more important—spiritual maturity, relationships, wisdom, and a vision for serving others.For parents, that raises a worthwhile question: How might the resources God has entrusted to us today help prepare the people who may steward them tomorrow?The answer will look different for every family. But the biblical pattern reminds us that wealth transfer is not simply an estate-planning event at the end of life. It is an ongoing process of teaching, communicating, preparing, and modeling faithful stewardship.David prepared resources for Solomon, but he also prepared Solomon for the resources. That may be one of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:My bank is being acquired, and the new bank has limited in-network ATM access when I travel. I'm considering switching to an online bank with a larger nationwide ATM network. What should I look for?I'm 40 and have three old 401(k)s from previous employers. Some advisors suggest consolidating them into one account with expected returns around 8% to 10%, while another is proposing a hedge fund targeting 15% to 17%. How should I evaluate these options?My daughter is in her 50s and currently incarcerated. When she comes home, she'll have no income, no car, and significant credit card debt, though she owns her home outright. 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Friday Bible Study (9/25/26) // Nehemiah 7:5-73 (ESV) // Lists of Returned Exiles // 5 Then my God put it into my heart to assemble the nobles and the officials and the people to be enrolled by genealogy. And I found the book of the genealogy of those who came up at the first, and I found written in it:6 These were the people of the province who came up out of the captivity of those exiles whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried into exile. They returned to Jerusalem and Judah, each to his town. 7 They came with Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah, Azariah, Raamiah, Nahamani, Mordecai, Bilshan, Mispereth, Bigvai, Nehum, Baanah.The number of the men of the people of Israel: 8 the sons of Parosh, 2,172. 9 The sons of Shephatiah, 372. 10 The sons of Arah, 652. 11 The sons of Pahath-moab, namely the sons of Jeshua and Joab, 2,818. 12 The sons of Elam, 1,254. 13 The sons of Zattu, 845. 14 The sons of Zaccai, 760. 15 The sons of Binnui, 648. 16 The sons of Bebai, 628. 17 The sons of Azgad, 2,322. 18 The sons of Adonikam, 667. 19 The sons of Bigvai, 2,067. 20 The sons of Adin, 655. 21 The sons of Ater, namely of Hezekiah, 98. 22 The sons of Hashum, 328. 23 The sons of Bezai, 324. 24 The sons of Hariph, 112. 25 The sons of Gibeon, 95. 26 The men of Bethlehem and Netophah, 188. 27 The men of Anathoth, 128. 28 The men of Beth-azmaveth, 42. 29 The men of Kiriath-jearim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, 743. 30 The men of Ramah and Geba, 621. 31 The men of Michmas, 122. 32 The men of Bethel and Ai, 123. 33 The men of the other Nebo, 52. 34 The sons of the other Elam, 1,254. 35 The sons of Harim, 320. 36 The sons of Jericho, 345. 37 The sons of Lod, Hadid, and Ono, 721. 38 The sons of Senaah, 3,930.39 The priests: the sons of Jedaiah, namely the house of Jeshua, 973. 40 The sons of Immer, 1,052. 41 The sons of Pashhur, 1,247. 42 The sons of Harim, 1,017.43 The Levites: the sons of Jeshua, namely of Kadmiel of the sons of Hodevah, 74. 44 The singers: the sons of Asaph, 148. 45 The gatekeepers: the sons of Shallum, the sons of Ater, the sons of Talmon, the sons of Akkub, the sons of Hatita, the sons of Shobai, 138.46 The temple servants: the sons of Ziha, the sons of Hasupha, the sons of Tabbaoth, 47 the sons of Keros, the sons of Sia, the sons of Padon, 48 the sons of Lebana, the sons of Hagaba, the sons of Shalmai, 49 the sons of Hanan, the sons of Giddel, the sons of Gahar, 50 the sons of Reaiah, the sons of Rezin, the sons of Nekoda, 51 the sons of Gazzam, the sons of Uzza, the sons of Paseah, 52 the sons of Besai, the sons of Meunim, the sons of Nephushesim, 53 the sons of Bakbuk, the sons of Hakupha, the sons of Harhur, 54 the sons of Bazlith, the sons of Mehida, the sons of Harsha, 55 the sons of Barkos, the sons of Sisera, the sons of Temah, 56 the sons of Neziah, the sons of Hatipha.57 The sons of Solomon's servants: the sons of Sotai, the sons of Sophereth, the sons of Perida, 58 the sons of Jaala, the sons of Darkon, the sons of Giddel, 59 the sons of Shephatiah, the sons of Hattil, the sons of Pochereth-hazzebaim, the sons of Amon.60 All the temple servants and the sons of Solomon's servants were 392.#Nehemiah #BookOfNehemiah #BibleStudy #BibleExplained #Bible #BiblicalStudies #BibleTeacher #WordOfGod #BiblicalLessons #BibleJournal #BibleReading #BibleStudyNotes #biblestudycommunity #ChicagoChurch #BibleVerseWebsite: https://mbchicago.org FOLLOW US Facebook:   / mbc.chicago   Instagram:   / mbc.chicago   TikTok:   / mbc.chicago   Podcasts: Listen on Apple, Spotify & others TO SUPPORT US Zelle to: info@mbchicago.org Web: https://mbchicago.org/give Venmo: https://venmo.com/mbchurch DAF Donations: https://every.org/mbc.chicago PayPal/Credit: https://paypal.com/donate/?hosted_but...

From the UK to Israel, the signs of Iran's malicious influence across the West are growing. Will the attempted hijack of an Israel-bound flight from Dubai be added to that list? On today's episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey speaks with Jerusalem correspondent Henry Bodkin and Israel-based OSINT specialist Tal Hagin about how the flydubai pilot and passengers fought back to prevent a catastrophic attack that could have sparked a fresh war. As Donald Trump calls the alleged attacker a “terrorist or a whackjob”, they discuss three scenarios for who was behind it, debunked conspiracy theories - and the implications for the Middle East. After OSINT company Golden Owl exposed an Iran-linked influence operation targeting Israeli voters ahead of the election, they break down Plus,, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Tehran was likely behind a plot foiled outside the UK's RAF Fairford airbase, and the US kicks out Iranian negotiators as peace talks stall. HighlightsHow flydubai's hero pilot and passengers stopped a warIranian covert influence network exposed targeting Israeli election debateCONTRIBUTORS:Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiaraineyHenry Bodkin, Jerusalem Correspondent @HenryBodkinTal Hagin, OSINT specialist and director of intelligence network Otus @talhaginWATCH US ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJnf_DDTfIVAif-vifC6F2aoPB8GIw6dkCONTENT REFERENCED:Iranian negotiators kicked out of US by Rubiohttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/01/iranian-negotiators-kicked-out-of-america-by-rubio/Burnham: Iran played part in suspected RAF terror plothttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/09/30/andy-burnham-iran-played-part-in-suspected-raf-terror-plot/How the hijacking of a flight to Israel could tear the Gulf aparthttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/10/01/hijack-terror-plot-gulf-israel-tel-aviv-flight-middle-east/The hero who stopped Israel's 9/11https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/09/30/pilot-stabbed-suspected-hijack-israel-bound-plane/The Other Face of War: Iranian Regime–Linked Manipulation of Israel's 2026 Election Debatehttps://goldenowl.ai/resources/research/Iranian-Regime-Linked-Manipulation-of-Israel-2026-Election-Debate#7-operated-from-iran-the-iran-app-ringWinner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026Nominated Podcast of the Year - Society of Editors News Podcasts Awards 2026Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026The Telegraph, Winner Podcast Publisher of the Year 2026 - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026Producers: Peter Shevlin and Max Bower Researcher and Social Producer: Anna HindmarshStudio Operator: Andy WatsonExecutive Producer: Venetia Rainey ► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thursday, 1 October 2026   They love the best places at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues, Matthew 23:6   “They affectionate, also, the first-reclining in the suppers, and the first-sittings in the synagogues.” (CG)   In the previous verse, Jesus noted how the scribes and Pharisees widened their phylacteries and enlarged the tassels of their garments. He continues with their self-serving attitude, saying, “They affectionate, also, the first-reclining in the suppers.”   There are a couple of new words. The first is prótoklisia, a first-sitting. It is derived from protos, foremost (in time, place, order, or importance), and klisia, reclination, as when sitting in a lounge chair or lying back on something.   The idea here is the most important seat at a meal, where people recline at low tables. This is a meal, as seen in the next new word, deipnon, the chief meal, usually in the evening. Of this seating, the Pulpit Commentary says –   “The custom of reclining on cushions set in horseshoe fashion at three sides of the table was now prevalent... The place of honour is said to have been at the upper end of the right side, the president being placed, not in the centre of that end of the table which faced the opening, but at the side. The most honoured guest would be at his right hand... There was often much manoeuvring to obtain this post, and many petty squabbles about precedence arose on every festal occasion.”   The point is that even during meals, these men strove to be recognized as the most important by being seated more honorably than others. Along with this, Jesus says, “and the first-sittings in the synagogues.”   Another new word is seen, prótokathedria, the first sitting. It is derived from protos, foremost, and kathedra, a bench. Again, the Pulpit Commentary, citing Edersheim, provides an explanation of the intent –   The synagogue “was built of stone, with an entrance generally on the south, and so arranged that the worshippers might direct their prayers towards Jerusalem. In the centre was placed the lectern of the reader; the women's gallery was at the north end. ‘The inside plan is generally that of two double colonnades, which seem to have formed the body of the synagogue, the aisles east and west being probably used as passages. At the south end, facing north, is a movable ark, containing the sacred rolls of the Law and the prophets. Right before the ark, and facing the people, are the seats of honour, for the rulers of the synagogue and the honourable.' These were the places for which the Pharisees contended, thinking more of gaining these, where they could sit enthroned in the sight of the congregation, than of the Divine worship which nominally they came to offer.”   This was a me-centered aspect of the religious life of the scribes and Pharisees. They wanted to be seen as important in the eyes of everyone, and these were ways they could obtain such recognition.   Life application: Jesus has already given His disciples instruction on such attitudes –   “But Jesus called them to Himself and said, ‘You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and those who are great exercise authority over them. 26 Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you, let him be your servant. 27 And whoever desires to be first among you, let him be your slave— 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.'” Matthew 20:25-28   Paul wrote about this mindset as well –   “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:3, 4   In James 2, we read of showing partiality, something similar in thought, but from the other side of the matter. In these and other examples, we can learn that God does not look with favor on those who are consumed with themselves or who treat others poorly.   Each of us, therefore, should evaluate ourselves and our actions toward others, understanding that we are just people, like all others. Conducting our affairs in life as God desires is what assigns value to us. Therefore, let us endeavor to be pleasing to Him in this manner as we live our lives in His presence.   Heavenly Father, help us not to seek to exalt ourselves in the eyes of others, but to live with humility, knowing that You are evaluating us. May we always think of others as better than us, showing them kind respect no matter who they are. To Your glory, we pray. Amen.  

The Books of Samuel constitute one of the most sweeping, psychologically acute, and theologically profound epics in the biblical canon. Originally a single, continuous scroll, this two-part narrative charts the watershed transition of Israel from a fractured tribal confederacy into an established kingdom, laying the covenantal groundwork for the messianic hope that spans all of redemptive history. The Prophet and the Transition of Power The narrative bears the name of Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל), whose name means "Heard of God" or "Name of God." Born in answer to Hannah's desperate prayer, Samuel bridges two distinct eras: he is the last of the Judges and the first of the great prophets to stand alongside the throne. Through his voice, the text frames the establishment of human monarchy not merely as a political evolution, but as a profound theological crisis. When the elders of Israel demand a king to be "like all the nations," Samuel warns them of the imperial tyranny that human rule inevitably brings. Yet, the LORD grants their request while subordinating the crown to the prophetic word, establishing that Israel's true Sovereign remains Yahweh alone. The Rise and Fall of Two Anointed Kings The drama unfolds along the stark contrast between two anointed leaders: Saul: The king chosen by outward stature and popular demand. Saul begins with military promise but descends into spiritual compromise, self-justification, and tragic paranoia, demonstrating the bankruptcy of a kingdom built on human autonomy. David: The youngest shepherd boy chosen for what lies within the heart. Anointed in obscurity, tested in the wilderness as a hunted exile, David ascends to unite the tribes and establish Jerusalem as the city of the Great King. Yet Samuel offers no sanitized hagiography. The text presents David in all his unvarnished complexity, capturing both the sublime heights of his devotion and the devastating catastrophe of his sin with Bathsheba, which fractures his family and his realm under divine judgment. The Song of Hannah and the Davidic Promise The theological engine of the entire narrative is announced at the very beginning in the Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2). Hannah sings of a cosmic reversal: the LORD breaks the bows of the mighty, exalts the humble, and brings the proud down to Sheol. This theme of radical reversal culminates in the pivotal covenant of 2 Samuel 7. When David desires to build a house (a temple) for God, the LORD reverses the offer, promising instead to build David a "house" (an everlasting dynasty): "Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever." Here, amidst the shadows of Israel's early monarchy, the horizon expands toward the eternal King. The ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic line points past Solomon and the ruins of earthly Jerusalem to the true Son of David, King Jesus, whose kingdom knows no end, and who reigns not by coercion, but through the triumph of self-giving grace.

Help Persecuted Christians TODAY: https://csi-usa.org/quickstart/ Christian Solidarity International On today's Quick Start podcast: NEWS: Heroes aboard an Israel-bound passenger jet reportedly broke into the cockpit and overpowered a pilot accused of stabbing his co-pilot and attempting to crash the aircraft. FOCUS: Texas lawmaker James Talarico is at the center of a political and theological firestorm after comments from one of his sermons resurfaced online. MAIN THING: Archaeologists have uncovered ancient Jewish ritual baths just outside Jerusalem's Temple Mount, a discovery that could shed new light on where 3,000 people were baptized at Pentecost in Acts 2. BIBLE VERSE: “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition…” — Colossians 2:8 (ESV) SHOW LINKS Radical Revelations with Raj Nair https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/radical-revelations/id1888511250 Faith in Culture: https://cbn.com/news/faith-culture Heaven Meets Earth PODCAST: https://cbn.com/lp/heaven-meets-earth NEWSMAKERS POD: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/newsmakers/id1724061454

Send us Fan MailThis Podcast is part of season 23 of a project to complete an in-depth study of the entire Bible, chapter by chapter, verse by verse. Episode Notes:Welcome to the final episode in our season spent in 1 and 2 Chronicles.Have you ever watched a life, a ministry, or even an entire community collapse, not because God failed, but because people refused to listen? It's one of the most painful realities in Scripture, and one of the most sobering realities in life.In this last chapter of 2 Chronicles, we come face‑to‑face with that reality. The story we're about to explore is not about one king's failure, or one generation's rebellion. It is the story of a nation that refused to listen to God's Word, resisted His prophets, rejected His warnings, and finally reached the point where judgment could no longer be postponed. It is the story of Judah's collapse. It is also the story of Jerusalem's destruction, in which we see the temple burned to the ground. A story of exile, loss, and silence. And yet, even here,  God is not absent; even here, God is preparing redemption. So, join me in 2 Chronicles chapter 36, where we will walk through the final days of Judah's kingdom, the fall of Jerusalem, and the surprising glimmer of hope that appears right at the end of the book.  This is the story of what happens when all is destroyed, and what God does next after Judah's Final Decline.Support the showThis podcast is entirely the work of Jeremy R McCandless...Follow and support me on Patreon.Jeremy McCandless | Creating Podcasts and Bible Study Resources | PatreonTo receive my weekly newsletter and keep up to date with all five of my podcasts, subscribe at:Jeremy McCandless | SubstackCheck out my other Podcasts.My History of the Christian Church: https://thehistoryofthechristianchurch.buzzsprout.comThe L.I.F.E. Podcast: Philosophy and current trends in the Arts and Entertainment.https://the-living-in-faith-everyday-podcast.buzzsprout.comThe Renewed Mind Podcast. My Psychology and Mental Health Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568891The Classic Literature Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2568906To visit my Author page on Amazon and view my entire back catalogue of books on both Amazon and Kindle, and now also on Audible, Visit:Amazon.com: Jeremy R Mccandless: books, biography, latest update

Fresh off a trip from Jerusalem to Rome, Lance Wallnau stood near the spot where Nero made a public spectacle of Christians and blamed them for burning the city. The persecuted "cult" Rome tried to wipe out ended up outlasting the empire, and a church now stands over the place where Peter was buried. With America's political divide deepening and the midterms around the corner, Lance explains why the ruins of Rome give Christians a perspective they need right now. Nothing can stop the Kingdom, and this episode shows you why. ----------------------------------- Level 10 Liquid

Click here for the DRB Daily Sign Up form! TODAY'S SCRIPTURE: Zechariah 7–9; Luke 13 Click HERE to give! One Year Bible Podcast: Join Hunter and Heather Barnes on the Daily Radio Bible, a daily Bible‑in‑a‑year podcast with 20‑minute Scripture readings, Christ‑centered devotion, and guided prayer.This daily Bible reading and devotional invites you to live as a citizen of Jesus' kingdom, reconciled, renewed, and deeply loved. TODAY'S EPISODE Welcome to the Daily Radio Bible. Today is September 30th, and our readings are Zechariah 7–9 and Luke 13. Zechariah speaks to people trying to rebuild their lives after exile. They have questions about religion, fasting, and what faithfulness should look like now. And God's response is remarkably practical: Judge fairly. Show mercy and kindness to one another. Do not oppress widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor. Don't scheme against one another. And then Zechariah gives us a beautiful vision of restoration. Old men and women will once again sit in the streets of Jerusalem. Children will play there. God's people will come home. And their king will come to them, righteous and victorious, yet humble, riding on a donkey. Then in Luke 13, Jesus confronts some of the hardest realities of life. People have been murdered by Pilate. A tower has collapsed and killed eighteen people. A woman has lived bent over for eighteen years. The world is falling down. But Jesus refuses to let tragedy tell us what God is like. Instead, he shows us the kingdom. A gardener tends patiently to a tree. A woman who has been bent over is lifted up. A mustard seed grows. Yeast quietly works through the dough. Something is happening. The kingdom of God is rising up. TODAY'S DEVOTION When the World Is Falling Down The world is falling down. Those are the headlines. They were the headlines in Jesus' day too. Violence. Tragedy. Disaster. Death. People come to Jesus with news that Pilate has killed some Galileans while they were offering sacrifices. It's horrifying. And behind their report seems to be a question. Why? Why did this happen to them? Did they somehow deserve it? Was God judging them? Were they worse than everyone else? Jesus says no. Then he brings up another tragedy. A tower in Siloam collapsed and killed eighteen people. Were they worse sinners than everyone else in Jerusalem? Again, Jesus says no. I think that's important. Because human beings have a long history of trying to make sense of suffering by assigning blame. Something terrible happens, and we want to know whose fault it was. Sometimes religious people take it even further. They tell us that tragedy is God's punishment. That suffering tells us something about the moral worth of the person who suffers. Jesus refuses that explanation. Towers fall. Violence happens. Bodies break. People die. We live in a world that groans. And Jesus doesn't give us an easy explanation for all of it. Instead, he gives us himself. And he announces something new. The kingdom of God is rising up. Look at what happens next. Jesus encounters a woman who has been bent over for eighteen years. Eighteen years. Imagine seeing the world that way for eighteen years. Unable to stand straight. Unable to lift your face. And Jesus sees her. That's important. He sees her. He calls her over. And he says: "Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!" Then he touches her. And immediately she stands up straight. The world has been pushing her down for eighteen years. Jesus raises her up. That's the kingdom. And when the religious leader objects because Jesus has healed her on the Sabbath, Jesus calls her a daughter of Abraham. He restores more than her body. He restores her place. Her dignity. Her belonging. The world bends people down. The kingdom raises them up. The world says some people don't matter. Jesus sees them. The world creates categories of insiders and outsiders. Jesus calls her daughter. The world is falling down. The kingdom is rising up. And Jesus says the kingdom is like a mustard seed. Tiny. Easy to overlook. But alive. Growing. Becoming a place where birds can find shelter. The kingdom is like yeast hidden in flour. You can't always see it working. But slowly, quietly, it changes everything. I need that word. Because sometimes I look at the world and I see everything that's falling down. War. Violence. Fear. Division. Loneliness. Grief. People bent beneath burdens they've carried for years. And it can seem overwhelming. Maybe you feel that too. But Jesus invites us to look again. Look for the mustard seed. Look for the yeast. Look for the woman standing up straight. Look for mercy. Look for healing. Look for forgiveness. Look for people crossing boundaries to love one another. Look for the quiet work of the Spirit. The kingdom is rising. And Zechariah gives us the same hope. He sees a king coming. But this king doesn't arrive on a war horse. He comes humbly. Riding on a donkey. And Zechariah says this king will bring an end to war. That's the king Jesus chooses to be. He doesn't save the world by becoming more violent than the violent. He doesn't conquer the world by becoming a greater version of Caesar. He comes in humility. He comes in peace. He comes in self-giving love. He comes to raise up those who have been bent down. And ultimately, he enters into the world's death and rises from it. That's our hope. The world is falling down. But death doesn't get the last word. Violence doesn't get the last word. Fear doesn't get the last word. The kingdom of God is rising up. And Jesus invites us to participate in it. To show mercy. To pursue justice. To lift up those who have been bent down. To make room for those who have been pushed aside. To become little mustard seeds of hope. To let the life and love of Christ work through us like yeast in the dough. So don't lose heart. The headlines aren't the whole story. There is another story unfolding. The kingdom is rising. Christ is making all things new. That's the prayer I have for my own soul. That's the prayer I have for my family, for my wife, my daughters, and my son. And that's the prayer I have for you. May we see the kingdom rising in the midst of a world that seems to be falling down. And may we join Jesus in his work of healing, mercy, justice, peace, and love. May it be so. TODAY'S PRAYERS: Lord God Almighty and everlasting father you have brought us in safety to this new day preserve us with your Mighty power that we might not fall into sin or be overcome by adversity. And in all we do, direct us to the fulfilling of your purpose  through Jesus Christ Our Lord amen.   Oh God you have made of one blood all the peoples of the earth and sent your blessed son to preach peace to those who are far and those who are near. Grant that people everywhere may seek after you, and find you. Bring the nations into your fold, pour out your Spirit on all flesh, and hasten the coming of your kingdom through Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen.   And now Lord,  make me an instrument of your peace.  Where there is hatred let me sow love. Where there is injury, pardon.  Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, hope.  Where there is darkness, light.  And where there is sadness,  Joy.  Oh Lord grant that I might not seek to be consoled as to console. To be understood as to understand, to be loved as to love.  For it is in the giving that we receive, in the pardoning that we are pardoned, it is in the dying that we are born unto eternal life.  Amen And now as our Lord has taught us we are bold to pray... 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Ralph comments on the extraordinary reality of Mary and Joseph being anxious because Jesus decided to stay in Jerusalem without telling them. Despite all the supernatural help that both Joseph and Mary received they were upset that Jesus didn't tell them what he was doing, causing them three days of anxious searching. When he suggested that they should have understood what he was doing, they said no, they didn't understand what he was doing. Many lessons for us as well.

“The end is coming!” Throughout the years, this short but terrifying sentence has sent shivers down the spines of believers, conjuring images of apocalyptic destruction and trials foretold by ancient texts. But should the faithful tremble at the thought of the book of Revelation, or is there a deeper understanding to be had?This is a question Jenny Mire was able to answer in her journey to understand the end times. In this episode of The Revelations Podcast, we take a deeper look into the Bible and human history. Jenny sheds light on Daniel's 70 Weeks prophecy, and why she believes that Jesus reigns in the present. She explains the Olivet Discourse and the relevance of the Old and New Covenant so we can better understand the meaning behind the book of Revelation.This episode will give you hope to continue Gods will in your life and peace to sustain you as you walk with Jesus!Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:Gain insight into the different major perspectives of the end times and Jenny's partial preterist, amillennialist view.Understand the Olivet Discourse and how Jesus' proclamations are fulfilled throughout history.Be freed from fear with a better understanding of the end times and the new covenant with our Lord, Jesus.Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!ResourcesMore from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeSeason 4 Episode 4: The Rooted Truth of God's Word (ft. Jenny Mire)The Rooted Truth Podcast hosted by Jenny MireEpisode 92: Healing + Deliverance in the Church with Reagan KramerRemnant Rising by LoriThe Rooted Truth: Join the community | Get the app | Instagram | WebsiteThe 70th Week of Daniel free resource from The Rooted TruthThe Complete Works of Josephus by Josephus, translated by William WhistonBible Verses:Daniel 9Daniel 12:11Matthew 23; Matthew 23: 36 - 38Matthew 24; Matthew 24:2; Matthew 24:15Luke 21; Luke 21:22Isaiah 61Hebrews 8:13 Jeremiah 29Connect with Jenny: Instagram | WebsiteThis Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights[03:28] Jenny Explains EschatologyEschatology is the study of the end times or the end of the world as we know it. The Greek word “escha” means last or farthest away.There are many different views and words for this study. Specifically, Jenny views it as the “last days.”Like many others, Reagan and Jenny have been exposed to the fear of the end times that Hollywood and society have perpetuated.However, the book of Revelations isn't about fear. It is about the revealing of Jesus Christ. [06:55] Jenny: “Revelation is ‘the revealing of'… It means the revealing of Jesus Christ. It is about Jesus. When you look at Revelations with those lenses of ‘Where are we seeing him revealed?' your view starts to change.” It reveals the New Covenant and what that means for us, believers.[07:23] The Major Views of the End TimesThe dispensational view looks at Revelations at different times. From the growth of the Church to the 7-year peace agreement of the Antichrist and Jesus' return to reign and end all evil. The Church is raptured before, in the middle, or after the 7-year tribulationAmillennialism believes that Jesus reigns right now. There will be no rapture and the Church waits for Jesus' second coming and then eternity.A preterist view believes the Revelations were fulfilled in the first century. A partial preterist believes that it has mostly been fulfilled and only awaits the return of Jesus.Other views include historical, post-millennialism, futurism, and idealism. Listen to the full episode to gain a better understanding of the different views of the end times with Jenny.Jenny is a partial preterist with an amillennialist viewpoint. She believes that Jesus is reigning in the present. Once He comes back, he will bring eternity.[13:09] The Journey Into Studying the book of RevelationIn 2020, Jenny started questioning what other people told her about the end times. She started reading Revelations and felt uneasy about how some things didn't make sense.She discovered that the 7-year tribulation theology came from Daniel's 70 Weeks prophecy. Jenny started reading the Book of Daniel and listened to different viewsJenny started studying the Hebrew writings in Daniel. It's through this that she better understands the 70 Weeks prophecy and how it actually refers to Jesus and His ministry.The next step in her journey was understanding what Matthew 24 says when talking about the end times and the great tribulation.In the past year, she studied Revelations and listened to different views and perspectives. With prayer, Jenny felt the Holy Spirit confirm her beliefs not with fear but with peace.[17:02] A Deeper Look Into Pre-Tribulation Rapture Theology and HistoryDispensationalism was made popular in the 1800s by John Nelson Darby. His work has then been taught in seminaries.Josephus was a first-century Jewish historian. He documented the history of the Jewish-Roman War. His works are crucial in understanding the views of the end times.In Matthew 23, Jesus proclaimed destruction and judgment on that generation before He died in 30 AD. In 66 AD, Roman armies surrounded Jerusalem before pulling out and allowing Christians who heeded Jesus' warnings to flee the city.The Roma-Jewish War lasted for 3 and a half years as written in the books of Revelations and Daniel. It ended in 70 AD after a final siege lasting 5 months.A better understanding of these dates gave Jenny a deeper look. Learn more about these historical dates and Bible writings in Jenny's full explanation in this episode.[27:02] The Book of RevelationsMany believe that John wrote Revelations between 90 and 95 AD. However, based on his age and writing, it makes sense to have been written around 60 ADRevelations is the last book in the Bible as it describes the destruction of the temple and how it embodies the Mosaic Covenant.Jenny asks important questions to better understand Revelations in her journey. This brings her to the realization that the Old Covenant is done and the New Covenant has everything we need.[31:30] Explaining the Olivet DiscourseThe Olivet Discourse is found in Matthew 24 and Luke 21. Before this, Jesus calls out the Pharisees and scribes as hypocrites in Matthew 23.Jesus and His disciples talk about His proclamation of judgment on the Pharisees, the destruction of the temple, and when it will occur. The disciples ask Jesus about the signs of coming and the end of the age, referring to the Old Covenant Age.In Matthew, Jesus refers to the “Abomination of Desolation” mentioned by Daniel about the first-century destruction. Luke 21 tells the same story of this discourse where he writes about this desolation as Jerusalem surrounded by armies.These chapters and verses can be seen in the Roman-Jewish war between 66 AD and 70 AD.Jesus' proclamation was fulfilled. Romans conquered, took people captive, and left others dead. Not one stone was left in the temple when it was destroyed in the war.[42:38] The End of the Old CovenantThe 70 weeks of Daniel was during Jesus' 3-and-a-half-year ministry. He was crucified midway through the 70th week. [43:19] Jenny: “When Jesus came when he resurrected and ascended into heaven, He began reigning at that point. The new covenant was in effect for those who accepted it.” After Jesus' resurrection and ascension, the New Covenant and His reign began.This overlapped with the Old Covenant as it became obsolete and slowly vanished. The fall of the temple was the end of the Old Covenant.[46:14] Following the Way of the New CovenantRecently, there has been talk about rebuilding the temple. However, Jenny believes that this is a distraction of the enemy from our task to grow and become many. [46:34] Jenny: “You and I are the temple and the Holy Spirit. God dwells in us and where He dwells is His glory. So when it says the glory will fill the whole Earth, that is us, believers.” People are so focused on what can happen in the future that it distracts us from what we should be doing. Many are scared and choose not to live their lives due to this fear.We get stuck in fear. However, it's important to ask about if this is from the Lord. The Lord is perfect love and not based on fear.John, as a prophet of the first century, wrote Revelations referring to the first destruction of the temple like the prophets of the Old Testament.Jenny believes we are at the end of the book, experiencing Jesus' reign and waiting for His return. We are made spiritually new in Christ but yearn for physical restoration.[56:16] Freedom From Fear By Understanding the End TimesWhat Jenny has learned about the end times has helped her in understanding the New Covenant.She is now on a new journey to find out what it means to be a new creation and know our true identity.Once we stop fearing and looking for the Antichrist and more, we can focus on Jesus and the New Covenant. There is freedom from fear to be able to live and move forward. About JennyJenny Mire is the founder of The Rooted Truth and Think Fit. She is a child of God who is dedicated to her mission to teach and empower women through God's Word. Jenny is also an author, speaker, and the host of The Rooted Truth Podcast.Connect with Jenny on her website and Instagram.Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, then leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode is all about understanding what Revelations is about and finding freedom from fear of the end times.Have any questions? You can connect with me on Instagram.Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, tune in on Apple Podcasts.

Tudor Dixon takes listeners inside her transformational journey through Israel in this special edition of The Tudor Dixon Podcast. At Magdala along the Sea of Galilee, Tudor sits down with Father Kelly for a deeply personal conversation about Christian faith, Mary Magdalene, forgiveness, humility, pilgrimage, and what it means to make room in our hearts for others. Tudor reflects on how walking through the Holy Land challenged her own perspective and reminded her to put her identity as a child of God ahead of the divisions of politics. Then, Tudor travels to Jerusalem for a conversation with Michael Weiss, founder of Yalla Basta, about another side of Israel—the extraordinary mix of cultures, cuisines and communities that make up everyday life. Weiss describes Israel as a melting pot of roughly 70 culinary traditions and discusses coexistence between Jewish and Arab Israelis, the decline in tourism following October 7, and his perspective on the difference between international perceptions of Israel and what visitors experience on the ground. From biblical history and Christian pilgrimage to food, culture and everyday life, Tudor shares why her first trip to Israel became an experience she believes every Christian should consider making for themselves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you been waiting for life to settle down before you start decluttering or caring for your home? Maybe there's a room you keep shutting the door on, and you think, "Why start now? I don't even know what's coming next." In this Christian devotional, we walk through Jeremiah 32 in the KJV. Jerusalem was under siege. Jeremiah was a prisoner. And God told him to buy a field. He bought it, signed the deed, and preserved the documents. Then he brought his confusion to the Lord. God's answer is our anchor passage, Jeremiah 32:26–27: "Then came the word of the LORD unto Jeremiah, saying, Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?" I share how this passage spoke to me when I was surrounded by clutter, unfinished home projects, and too many commitments. We talk about God's sovereignty, faith that acts before sight, and the temptation to let everyday responsibilities slide while we wait for a bigger answer. Jeremiah 32 is God's promise to restore His people to their land, not a promise about our circumstances. But Jeremiah's response shows us what obedience can look like in our homes and spiritual lives, even when we still have questions. For reflection: Where are you waiting for your circumstances to change before you start tending to what God has put in your care? Scriptures in this episode: Jeremiah 32:1–44; Jeremiah 37:11–21; Leviticus 25:25; Ecclesiastes 11:4; Luke 16:10; 1 Corinthians 6:20; Ephesians 1:13–14; Hebrews 11:1; Genesis 18:14; Luke 1:37 Join the fall decluttering challenge: Five Rooms, Five Things, Five Prayers. October 26. Email info@organizewithkristina.com with the word "challenge" to be added to the list.

The Book of Acts—also known as the Acts of the Apostles—reveals the explosive growth of the early Church and the fulfillment of Jesus' Great Commission. Written by Luke, the same author of the Gospel of Luke, this book captures the spread of the gospel from Jerusalem to Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Join Jerry as he walks through Acts and brings to life the bold faith of the apostles, the miracles of the Holy Spirit, and the unstoppable advancement of God's Kingdom. Be inspired by ordinary people empowered by an extraordinary God—and take your daily Bible reading to the next level with The New Testament Daily with Jerry Dirmann. So grab your Bible and let's get started! LINKS: FREE MEDIA LIBRARY Listen to or download more teachings from Jerry and Solid Lives Ministries: https://app.jesusdisciple.com/jesus-way/media-library THE NEW TESTAMENT DAILY PODCAST https://thenewtestamentdailywithjerrydirmann.buzzsprout.com SOLID LIVES Learn more about Jerry Dirmann and Solid Lives Ministries: https://www.solidlives.com/ SUPPORT Help us continue providing free resources around the world: https://pushpay.com/g/jdglobal Thank you for joining us today! For more resources like this, or to support the ministry of Solid Lives, visit one of the links below:FREE MEDIA LIBRARY » Download or listen at https://SolidLivesMedia.com/ ABOUT SOLID LIVES » Find out more at https://www.solidlives.com/SUPPORT » Help us get the word out at https://solidlives.com/give/

Amy King hosts your Wednesday Wake Up Call. Amy talks with ABC News correspondent Jordana Miller joins the show live from Jerusalem to discuss the latest regarding the US-Iran conflict. KFI Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro joins Wake Up Call for ‘Wired Wednesday’! Rich talks about you car sharing your data with big tech companies & Meta's new AI agent. Matt Pieper from Bloomberg Media joins the show to give a business and stock market update. The show closes with this week’s edition of ‘Amy’s on It’ where she highlights ‘Come From Away’ now steaming on Apple+.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing renewed political scrutiny after media investigations reported that he and his government were warned about an impending large-scale Hamas attack before October 7. The reports say Egypt's former intelligence chief travelled to Jerusalem days before the attack to issue a warning, while the UAE president allegedly alerted Netanyahu personally. Netanyahu has dismissed the claims as ‘absolute lies.'Today, Hussein Ibish from the Arab Gulf States Institute on what the allegations could mean for Netanyahu, with an election due in Israel this month. Featured: Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute. 

Send us Fan MailHis car battery got stolen at a ski lodge. He called a friend he hadn't talked to in a while. That friend showed up, took one look at him, and said, "You need to follow Jesus." That was November 1976, and Tony still has the Bible he took from the nightstand that day. This week on Midweek Motivation, Jess wraps up the BLESS series with the final step: Share Your Story. She sits down with Tony, a long-time Westside volunteer, who shares one of the most raw and emotional faith stories you'll hear, and breaks down why your story is something nobody can take away from you.Discover:The full story of how a stolen car battery at Timberline Lodge led to a life-changing conversationWhy the Bible Tony took from a hotel nightstand in 1976 still means everything to himA simple three-part framework for sharing your faith story: before Jesus, your encounter, and after JesusWhy "because it's true" might be the most powerful answer to "why do you follow Jesus?"How Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey instead of a war horse, and what that means for how we share the gospelWhy your story is your greatest tool and nobody can tell you it didn't happenYou don't need a theology degree. You don't need a script. You don't need to have all the answers. You just need your story, because it actually happened, and that's something no one can argue with. Tony's been sharing his for almost 50 years and it still makes him cry. That's how you know it's realKey Takeaways:Your story is yours, and nobody can tell you it didn't happenShare your faith the way Jesus modeled it: gently, peacefully, kindlyYou don't need perfect theology to tell someone what Jesus did for youThe BLESS framework puts sharing last for a reason: trust comes firstBe bold, but come in on a donkey, not a war horseQuestion for you to think about:If someone asked you today, "Why do you follow Jesus?" would you have an answer ready?If Tony's story moved you, share this with someone who needs to hear it. Drop a comment with your own story. Subscribe so you never miss a Midweek Motivation.Series: The Wild Work of God at Westside Community ChurchFramework: BLESS (Begin with prayer, Listen, Eat, Serve, Share)Scriptures referenced: 1 Peter 3:15, Luke 19, Luke 10, Ephesians 6Tool: Download the Westside app to use the BLESS tooliPhone/iPad: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/westside-comm-church/id1479755097Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=io.pushpay.westsidecommunitychurchccSUBSCRIBE to always see our content and let us reach more people for Jesus: https://www.youtube.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx?sub_confirmation=1Give to support this ministry and help us reach people all around the world: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.com/giveWebsite: https://www.westsidecommunitychurch.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westsidecommunitychurchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/westsidecommunitychurchpdx#MidweekMotivation #BLESS #ShareYourStory #WestsideCommunityChurch #WildWorkOfGod #Testimony #Easter #HolyWeek #Faith #WhyIFollowJesus

Abraham and Sarah arrive in Gerar, and Abraham tells everyone Sarah is his sister. She is, technically: his half-sister. She is also his wife (and one of the 4 most beautiful women ever to live). So when King Abimelech hears there's an unmarried woman in town, he has her brought to his palace. That night G-d appears to Abimelech in a dream with a warning: give her back or you die. By morning the orifices of his entire household are sealed shut, and he summons Abraham with one question, “What did you see, that you did this thing?”Abraham's answer is that there is no fear of G-d in this place. Rabbi Epstein calls it the crux of the whole passage, and he reads it as a direct challenge to a man who thinks of himself as righteous. If you decide for yourself what righteous means, you will never be righteous.Then comes a puzzle. This is the second time Sarah has been taken. Twenty-four years earlier, Pharaoh took her too, and G-d struck his household with a painful skin disease. Abimelech gets something else entirely. Same woman, same offense, different punishment. Why would G-d change it? Rabbi Epstein's answer comes from a teaching in the Talmud, and it changes how you read what happens to Abraham and Sarah next.

The Books of Samuel constitute one of the most sweeping, psychologically acute, and theologically profound epics in the biblical canon. Originally a single, continuous scroll, this two-part narrative charts the watershed transition of Israel from a fractured tribal confederacy into an established kingdom, laying the covenantal groundwork for the messianic hope that spans all of redemptive history. The Prophet and the Transition of Power The narrative bears the name of Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל), whose name means "Heard of God" or "Name of God." Born in answer to Hannah's desperate prayer, Samuel bridges two distinct eras: he is the last of the Judges and the first of the great prophets to stand alongside the throne. Through his voice, the text frames the establishment of human monarchy not merely as a political evolution, but as a profound theological crisis. When the elders of Israel demand a king to be "like all the nations," Samuel warns them of the imperial tyranny that human rule inevitably brings. Yet, the LORD grants their request while subordinating the crown to the prophetic word, establishing that Israel's true Sovereign remains Yahweh alone. The Rise and Fall of Two Anointed Kings The drama unfolds along the stark contrast between two anointed leaders: Saul: The king chosen by outward stature and popular demand. Saul begins with military promise but descends into spiritual compromise, self-justification, and tragic paranoia, demonstrating the bankruptcy of a kingdom built on human autonomy. David: The youngest shepherd boy chosen for what lies within the heart. Anointed in obscurity, tested in the wilderness as a hunted exile, David ascends to unite the tribes and establish Jerusalem as the city of the Great King. Yet Samuel offers no sanitized hagiography. The text presents David in all his unvarnished complexity, capturing both the sublime heights of his devotion and the devastating catastrophe of his sin with Bathsheba, which fractures his family and his realm under divine judgment. The Song of Hannah and the Davidic Promise The theological engine of the entire narrative is announced at the very beginning in the Song of Hannah (1 Samuel 2). Hannah sings of a cosmic reversal: the LORD breaks the bows of the mighty, exalts the humble, and brings the proud down to Sheol. This theme of radical reversal culminates in the pivotal covenant of 2 Samuel 7. When David desires to build a house (a temple) for God, the LORD reverses the offer, promising instead to build David a "house" (an everlasting dynasty): "Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever." Here, amidst the shadows of Israel's early monarchy, the horizon expands toward the eternal King. The ultimate fulfillment of the Davidic line points past Solomon and the ruins of earthly Jerusalem to the true Son of David, King Jesus, whose kingdom knows no end, and who reigns not by coercion, but through the triumph of self-giving grace.

00:00:00 Ezekiel 1 – Ezekiel's Vision of Four Living Creatures and the Glory of the LORD00:04:24 Ezekiel 2 – Ezekiel's Commission as a Prophet and the Roll of a Book00:05:52 Ezekiel 3 – Ezekiel Eateth the Roll and is Made a Watchman unto Israel00:10:05 Ezekiel 4 – The Type of the Siege of Jerusalem and the Iron Pan00:12:52 Ezekiel 5 – The Type of the Hair and the Judgment of Jerusalem00:16:09 Ezekiel 6 – The Judgment of Israel for Their Idolatry and a Remnant Saved00:18:36 Ezekiel 7 – The Final Desolation of Israel and the End is Come00:22:36 Ezekiel 8 – The Vision of Abominations in the Temple at Jerusalem00:25:53 Ezekiel 9 – The Vision of the Marked Men and the Slaughter in Jerusalem00:27:59 Ezekiel 10 – The Vision of Coals of Fire and the Cherubims00:31:26 Ezekiel 11 – The Presumptuous Princes and the Promise of a New Spirit00:35:00 Ezekiel 12 – The Type of Ezekiel's Removing and the Captivity Foretold00:39:09 Ezekiel 13 – The Reproof of Lying Prophets and Untempered Morter00:42:58 Ezekiel 14 – Idolatrous Elders Reproved and the Unavoidable Judgments00:46:57 Ezekiel 15 – The Unprofitableness of the Vine Tree00:48:03 Ezekiel 16 – The Unfaithfulness of Jerusalem and God's Covenant of Mercy00:58:06 Ezekiel 17 – The Parable of Two Eagles and a Vine01:01:59 Ezekiel 18 – The Soul That Sinneth, It Shall Die01:06:58 Ezekiel 19 – A Lamentation for the Princes of Israel01:08:49 Ezekiel 20 – The Rebellions of Israel and God's Promise of Restoration01:16:46 Ezekiel 21 – The Sharp and Bright Sword Drawn Against Jerusalem01:21:45 Ezekiel 22 – A Catalogue of Sins in Jerusalem and the Smelting Furnace01:26:09 Ezekiel 23 – The Whoredoms of Aholah and Aholibah01:33:22 Ezekiel 24 – The Parable of the Boiling Pot and the Death of Ezekiel's Wife01:37:20 Ezekiel 25 – Vengeance Against Ammon, Moab, Edom, and the Philistines01:40:03 Ezekiel 26 – The Destruction and Ruin of Tyrus Foretold01:43:37 Ezekiel 27 – The Rich Supply and Great Fall of Tyrus01:48:45 Ezekiel 28 – The Judgment of the Prince of Tyrus and Zidon01:52:52 Ezekiel 29 – The Desolation of Egypt and Pharaoh's Judgment01:56:15 Ezekiel 30 – The Desolation of Egypt and Her Helpers02:00:02 Ezekiel 31 – The Glory and Fall of Assyria as a Cedar02:03:25 Ezekiel 32 – A Lamentation for the Fearful Fall of Egypt02:08:45 Ezekiel 33 – The Duty of the Watchman and the Justice of God's Ways02:14:04 Ezekiel 34 – A Reproof of False Shepherds and the Promise of the True Shepherd02:18:50 Ezekiel 35 – The Judgment of Mount Seir for Their Hatred of Israel02:20:58 Ezekiel 36 – Israel Comforted with Promises of Blessing and Renewal02:27:01 Ezekiel 37 – The Vision of the Dry Bones and the Two Sticks02:31:17 Ezekiel 38 – The Malice and Judgment of Gog02:35:07 Ezekiel 39 – God's Judgment Upon Gog and the Restoration of Israel02:39:37 Ezekiel 40 – The Vision of the Measuring of the Temple02:47:38 Ezekiel 41 – The Measures, Parts, Chambers, and Ornaments of the Temple02:51:37 Ezekiel 42 – The Chambers for the Priests and the Outer Measures of the Temple02:54:32 Ezekiel 43 – The Glory of the LORD Returneth into the Temple02:59:03 Ezekiel 44 – The East Gate Kept for the Prince and the Priests' Ordinances03:04:34 Ezekiel 45 – The Portion of Land for the Sanctuary, City, and Prince03:09:14 Ezekiel 46 – Ordinances for the Prince's Worship and the People03:13:27 Ezekiel 47 – The Vision of the Holy Waters and the Borders of the Land03:17:22 Ezekiel 48 – The Portions of the Twelve Tribes and the Gates of the City

Episode 56 - Bonus Episode - The Many Hats of a Research DietitianIn this bonus episode of Nutrition Pearls: the Podcast, co-hosts Jen Smith and Nikki Misner speak with Luba Plotkin on her role as a research dietitian. Luba is a Research Dietitian at the Juliet Keidan Institute of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition at the Shaare Zedek Medical Center, in Jerusalem. Luba is a Ph.D. Candidate in Nutritional Science and Biochemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and Vice President of the Israeli Dietetic Association. Nutrition Pearls is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.Produced by: Corey IrwinNASPGHAN - Council for Pediatric Nutrition Professionalscpnp@naspghan.org

00:00:00 Zechariah 1 – Exhortation to Repentance and the Vision of the Horses00:03:07 Zechariah 2 – The Vision of the Measuring Line and Redemption of Zion00:04:43 Zechariah 3 – Under the Type of Joshua the High Priest Christ the Branch Promised00:06:17 Zechariah 4 – The Vision of the Golden Candlestick and the Two Olive Trees00:08:10 Zechariah 5 – The Vision of the Flying Roll and the Ephah00:09:48 Zechariah 6 – The Vision of the Four Chariots and the Crows of Joshua00:11:56 Zechariah 7 – Hypocrisy in Fasts Reproved and the Cause of Captivity00:13:56 Zechariah 8 – The Restoration of Jerusalem and the Favor of God Promised00:17:17 Zechariah 9 – God Defendeth His Church and Christ's Coming in Humility00:20:05 Zechariah 10 – God is to be Sought Unto and Promise of Redemption00:22:07 Zechariah 11 – The Destruction of Jerusalem and the Two Staves00:24:39 Zechariah 12 – Jerusalem a Cup of Trembling and the Spirit of Grace Poured Out00:27:01 Zechariah 13 – The Fountain Opened for Sin and the Smiting of the Shepherd00:28:37 Zechariah 14 – The Coming of Christ and the Graces of His Kingdom

00:00:00 Matthew 1 – The Genealogy and Birth of Jesus Christ00:03:13 Matthew 2 – The Wise Men, Flight into Egypt, and Slaughter of the Innocents00:06:37 Matthew 3 – John Preacheth and Baptizeth Christ00:08:43 Matthew 4 – Christ Fasteth, is Tempted, and Beginneth His Ministry00:11:46 Matthew 5 – The Sermon on the Mount00:17:19 Matthew 6 – Christ Continueth His Sermon on the Mount00:21:33 Matthew 7 – Christ Endeth His Sermon on the Mount00:24:42 Matthew 8 – Christ Cleanseth the Leper and Stilleth the Tempest00:28:39 Matthew 9 – Christ Cureth the Palsy and Calleth Matthew00:33:01 Matthew 10 – Christ Sendeth Out His Twelve Apostles00:37:53 Matthew 11 – John Sendeth His Disciples to Christ00:41:27 Matthew 12 – Christ Reproveth the Pharisees and Sheweth Who is His Brother00:47:27 Matthew 13 – The Parable of the Sower and Other Parables00:54:53 Matthew 14 – John Baptist Beheaded and Christ Feedeth Five Thousand00:58:36 Matthew 15 – Christ Reproveth the Pharisees and Feedeth Four Thousand01:02:55 Matthew 16 – The Pharisees Require a Sign and Peter's Confession01:06:28 Matthew 17 – The Transfiguration of Christ01:09:51 Matthew 18 – Christ Teacheth Humility and Forgiveness01:14:08 Matthew 19 – Christ Healeth the Sick and Answereth Concerning Divorce01:17:50 Matthew 20 – The Labourers in the Vineyard01:21:54 Matthew 21 – Christ's Entry into Jerusalem and Cleansing of the Temple01:27:48 Matthew 22 – The Parable of the Marriage of the King's Son01:32:13 Matthew 23 – Christ Admonisheth the People and Denounceth Woes01:36:52 Matthew 24 – Christ Foretelleth the Destruction of the Temple01:42:03 Matthew 25 – The Parables of the Ten Virgins and the Talents01:47:09 Matthew 26 – The Lord's Supper and Christ's Agony in the Garden01:55:18 Matthew 27 – Christ Delivered to Pilate, Crucified, and Buried02:02:22 Matthew 28 – The Resurrection of Christ

00:00:00 Mark 1 – John Baptizeth and Jesus Preacheth the Gospel00:04:59 Mark 2 – Jesus Healeth the Sick of the Palsy and Calleth Levi00:08:39 Mark 3 – He Ordaineth Twelve and the Unclean Spirits Cry Out00:12:18 Mark 4 – He Teacheth by Parables of the Sower and the Seed00:16:50 Mark 5 – He Casteth Out Legion and Raiseth Jairus' Daughter00:21:28 Mark 6 – John is Beheaded and He Feedeth Five Thousand00:28:02 Mark 7 – He Reproveth Tradition and Healeth the Syrophenician's Daughter00:32:14 Mark 8 – He Feedeth Four Thousand and Peter Confesseth Christ00:36:26 Mark 9 – He is Transfigured and Casteth Out a Dumb Spirit00:42:11 Mark 10 – He Teacheth of Divorce and the Rich Man Goeth Away Sorrowful00:48:27 Mark 11 – He Rideth into Jerusalem and Casteth Out Them That Sold00:52:29 Mark 12 – The Wicked Husbandmen and the Widow Casteth in Two Mites00:57:47 Mark 13 – He Foretelleth the Destruction of the Temple01:02:06 Mark 14 – The Passover, the Betrayal, and Peter Denieth Him01:10:11 Mark 15 – Pilate Delivereth Him and He is Crucified01:15:05 Mark 16 – He is Risen and Appeareth unto the Eleven

Pilate was the most powerful man in Israel in the days of Jesus.    But he was strangely helpless in carrying out his own desire to let Jesus go free, although he said, as we read today, “I find no guilt in this man” (Luke 23 v.4) and “nothing deserving of death has been done by him” (v.15), and twice said, “I will release him” (v.16 and v.22). It is strange how Pilate gives in.  When we compare the different gospel records we get a clearer picture, one issue being that Jesus admitted to being a  king – and the Jewish leaders declared, “We have no king but Caesar.”  Pilate queried Jesus about the allegations of his claim to kingship, but said Jesus, “My kingdom is not of this world (or age)”   So Pilate, the most powerful man in Jerusalem became indifferent to justice and let Jesus be crucified; the biased and prejudiced jealous Jewish leaders got their wayIt has always been a challenge to hold firm to what is really true! Most of the Apostles, we gather, in the end met untimely deaths. Peter and Paul certainly did.   Let us try to imagine living Centuries ago, especially around 450-500 years ago in England, when ‘christian' put ‘christian' to horrible deaths, the situation changing depending which king or queen was on the throne. There is some parallel today in what happened.  Like the voices of the prejudiced religious leaders of that age, so today we have the insistent voices (and writings) of the atheistic and agnostic intellectuals – and they are getting louder!  Even some Bible believers seem to be influenced towards accepting human theories of how ‘creation' happened: remember how God challenged Job!  Read ch 38 v.1-4.  We live in an age when intellectuals believe they can know everything there is to know! Today the great majority of people accept that evolution is true and there is no God. For years the Catholics have claimed  to believe in both God and evolution: they are no better that the Jewish leaders in the time of Jesus who blindfolded their minds to the heavenly power of Jesus.    We have all the evidence we need to be sure that Jesus is king, that he did rise from the dead!   The return of Jesus will astonish our godless world   Those who do not believe and are not ready for his coming, being convinced there is no God, will be overwhelmed and many will perish.  Recall what we read in Jeremiah 25 v.32-33.How certain are we of what we say we believe?  We read that, at his crucifixion,  “all his acquaintances and the women who had followed him … stood at a distance watching these things” [v,49] Only John and his mother and 2 faithful women stood by the cross [John 19 v.19 v.25,26] Are we standing at a distance?  How ready are we for his coming?  Is there a good supply of oil in our lamps?

What if living on mission has less to do with going somewhere extraordinary and more to do with making Jesus known everywhere God has already placed you?In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells His disciples that they will be His witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. In the last episode, we stopped at Jerusalem: before we worry about reaching the world, we need to own the mission field under our own roof.But Jesus doesn't stop at Jerusalem. The mission expands.In this episode of The Playbook, we're moving beyond the front door and asking what “Judea” might look like in everyday discipleship.Because mission isn't an extracurricular activity we add onto discipleship. Mission is part of what discipleship produces.A missional life isn't primarily about going somewhere extraordinary. It's about making Jesus known everywhere God has already placed you.Faithfulness starts where your feet are.Scripture: Acts 1:8; 1 Timothy 4:12; Matthew 25:31–46#Discipleship #ChristianLeadership #ChristianLiving #ChurchLeadership #YouthMinistry #ThePlaybook

Message Take Aways:1. The reign of King Manasseh was one of terrible depravity as he seduced the kingdom into acting more abhorrent than even the pagan nations, a tragic departure from Israel's calling—“Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine. And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” Exodus 19:5-62. In His mercy, the Lord gave a decree of coming judgment to warn King Manasseh that he might recognize his sin and repent, but he paid no attention—“I will hand them over to trouble, to all kingdoms of the earth, because of Manasseh the son of Hezekiah, king of Judah, for what he did in Jerusalem.” Jeremiah 15:43. King Amon refused to humble himself before the Lord ushering in another spiritual decline in the kingdom of Judah—“Yes, they made their hearts like flint, refusing to hear the law and the words which the LORD of hosts had sent by His Spirit through the former prophets. Thus great wrath came from the LORD of hosts.” Zechariah 7:12

On this episode of Palestine Deep Dive, Ahmed Alnaouq and Hala Hanin speak to two Palestinian theatre makers about making art under occupation and amidst the destruction of Gaza.Emile Saba, Artistic Director of ASHTAR Theatre in Ramallah, has worked on productions including Guernica: Gaza. His latest play, 2077 WHO WANTS TO SURVIVE, is being performed in London as part of the PalArt Festival this weekend.Yasmin Shalaldeh, an actor, creative producer and educator from Jerusalem, has performed with the Palestinian National Theatre, The Freedom Theatre, Al Kasaba and ASHTAR. She is also the founder of Nuwa, a new home for independent artists in Palestine. She joins us from London, where she is performing in El-Manshiyyeh with El-Hakawati at the PalArt Festival. Get full access to Palestine Deep Dive at www.palestinedeepdive.com/subscribe

STRAIGHT BIBLE WEDNESDAY on Nephilim Death Squad.What does "Come and see" mean in John 1:35-39 (KJV)? G. Campbell Morgan traces how Jesus dealt with John the Apostle, the disciple whom Jesus loved.G. Campbell Morgan Sermon Breakdown, hosted by Matttttt Hepner and TopLobsta.Matttttt Hepner reads G. Campbell Morgan's chapter on John the Apostle and stops to talk it through. Morgan starts with John's background: son of Zebedee and Salome, partner in the fishing business with Simon and Andrew, from a family with hired servants, a cousin of Jesus after the flesh (Matthew 27:55-56), and a man with a house in Jerusalem, where he took Mary after the cross (John 19:26-27).Then Morgan follows John through the Gospels and turns to the Lord's methods with him: "What seek ye?" (John 1:38), the invitation to "come and see" (John 1:39), which Morgan ties to Revelation 1:1-2 where John "bare record ... of all things that he saw," the call to be fishers of men (Mark 1:17), the name Boanerges, sons of thunder (Mark 3:17), the sharp corrections ("Forbid him not," and the wish to call down fire, Luke 9:49-56), the way of the cross (Mark 10:38-39), and the confidence Jesus showed in trusting John with His mother and with the Revelation. It closes on John 21:20-23: "If I will that he tarry till I come, what is that to thee?"Questions answered• Was John the Apostle a cousin of Jesus? (14:32)• Why did James and John ask to sit at Jesus' right hand and left? (29:33)• What does "Come and see" mean in John 1? (44:04)• Why did Jesus call James and John "sons of thunder"? (52:33)• What did Jesus mean by "If I will that he tarry"? (1:12:06)Chapters0:00 Pre-Show: Money, Houses and Contentment5:44 Why Study John the Apostle? (G. Campbell Morgan)11:11 Reading Morgan: The Lord's Methods With John14:32 Was John a Cousin of Jesus? (Matthew 27, Verses 55-56)18:34 John's House in Jerusalem (John 19, Verses 26-27)26:47 Where John Appears in the Gospels29:33 Seats at His Right Hand and Left (Mark 10, Verses 35-37)34:00 John the Mystic, Seer and Poet (1 John 1, Verse 1)39:14 "What Seek Ye?" (John 1, Verse 38)44:04 What Does "Come and See" Mean? (John 1, Verse 39)50:06 "Fishers of Men" (Mark 1, Verse 17)52:33 Why Call Them Sons of Thunder? (Mark 3, Verse 17)59:29 Three Special Hours and Sharp Corrections (Luke 9, Verses 49-56)1:07:18 The Way of the Cross (Mark 10, Verses 38-39)1:12:06 "If I Will That He Tarry" (John 21, Verses 20-23)1:15:41 Closing: John, the Questing SoulWatch more Straight Bible: https://www.youtube.com/@StraightBibleFLStraight Bible on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/StraightBibleWear the series: The Great Physician – G. Campbell Morgan T-Shirt: https://www.toplobsta.com/products/great-physician-g-campbell-morgan-t-shirtNephilim Death SquadPatreon:https://www.patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquadSocial Media:@nephilimdeathsquad @davidLcorbo (Raven) @toplobsta (Top)Websites:Toplobsta.comNephilimdeathsquad.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.Hear it first, hear it ad-free, and watch us live: join the Death Squad on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/NephilimDeathSquadMembers also get 10–30% off merch.If this episode made you laugh, think, or pray for us, leave a 5-star rating and a review. It's the #1 way new listeners find the show.Seen something you can't explain? Shadow people, Dogman, demons in cans… send your story to NDS Chronicles and we might read it on air: chroniclesnds@gmail.comWear the uniform: https://www.toplobsta.comWatch every episode: https://www.youtube.com/@NephilimDeathSquadX: @NephilimDSquad · @TopLobsta · @DavidLCorboChrist first. Crude humor. No apologies.Nephilimdeathsquad.com 

We discuss the Declaration's first two articles. In Article 1, we see how the Jerusalem Declaration is rooted in the Reformation's perspective on the Gospel. In Article 2, we see the commitment to Scripture. Much of the discussion is around how one determines "the chuch's historic and consensual reading" for Scripture and other issues.

Fr. Mike introduces the book of Nehemiah and takes us through Nehemiah's exemplary response to the call of God as he does what God asks simply because he asks. He also encourages us to pray for our enemies and explains the need to refrain from vengeance in our interactions with others, especially when we are provoked by their actions. Today's readings are Nehemiah 1-2, Zechariah 12-13, and Proverbs 20:20-22. 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.

It's fall 2026 and it seems there is no better time to take a look at the hit television series, Andor, and Hannah Arendt's concept of “the banality of evil." Marcelle begins this episode by considering the means by which evil becomes banal, routinized, and bureaucratic. She then leads us in a discussion about the way oppressed people under authoritarian rule are incorporated into the process of the regime's management. Does this seem relevant... or rather, ZEITGEISTY? We thought so! Join us for an episode that may leave you feeling sick to your stomach (like Coach) OR motivated to prep for revolution (also Coach).To learn more about Material Girls, head to our Instagram at instagram.com/ohwitchplease! Or check out our website ohwitchplease.ca. We'll be back next week with a Material Concerns episode!Material Girls is a show that makes sense of the zeitgeist through materialist critique* and critical theory! Each episode looks at a unique object of study (something popular now or from back in the day) and over the course of three distinct segments, Hannah and Marcelle apply their academic expertise to the topic at hand.*Materialist Critique is, at its simplest possible level, a form of cultural critique – that is, scholarly engagement with a cultural text of some kind – that is interested in modes of production, moments of reception, and the historical and ideological contexts for both.Works Cited“Adolf Eichmann.” Holocaust Encyclopedia, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, 2018. https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/adolf-eichmann.“Andor.” IMDb. September 21, 2022. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9253284/.Arendt, Hannah. 2006. Eichmann in Jerusalem, A Report on the Banality of Evil. With an Introduction by Amos Elon. Penguin Books.Butler, Judith. 2011. “Hannah Arendt's Challenge to Adolf Eichmann.” The Guardian. August 29, 2011. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/aug/29/hannah-arendt-adolf-eichmann-banality-of-evil.“Department of Government Efficiency.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Department_of_Government_Efficiency#Actions_within_federal_government.Elon, Amos. 2006. “Introduction.” Eichmann in Jerusalem, A Report on the Banality of Evil by Hannah Arendt, Penguin Books, pp. vii–xxiii.Marsh, Walter. 2025. “By Calling a Genocide a Genocide, Andor Just Made Its Most Political Point Yet.” The Guardian. May 7, 2025. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/may/07/by-calling-a-genocide-a-genocide-andor-just-made-its-most-political-point-yet.“Nielsen Media Research.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nielsen_Media_Research.Porter, Rick. 2025. “Streaming Ratings: ‘Andor' Concludes With No. 1 Overall Ranking.” The Hollywood Reporter. June 12, 2025. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/streaming-ratings-may-12-18-2025-1236263981/.“Streaming Media.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 2026. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaming_media.Music Credits“Shopping Mall”: by Jay Arner and Jessica Delisle ©2020Used by permission. All rights reserved. As recorded by Auto Syndicate on the album “Bongo Dance”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If Revelation is largely concerned with first-century events, why was it addressed to seven churches in Asia Minor instead of Jerusalem? This episode explores why Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea were not random congregations, but strategically placed churches living at the center of Roman power, emperor worship, military roads, trade routes, political chaos, and rumors surrounding Nero’s death. By placing Revelation in its first-century context, we see why the book spoke directly to believers facing imperial pressure and why its message remains clear: empires rise and fall, but history belongs to Christ.

Read OnlineDo Not DelayAs Jesus and his disciples were proceeding on their journey, someone said to him, “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” Luke 9:57–58As Jesus made His final journey toward Jerusalem, where He would offer Himself as the Sacrificial Lamb on the Cross, someone approached Him with a bold declaration: “I will follow you wherever you go.” Jesus does not reject the offer but immediately reveals the radical demands of discipleship: “Foxes have dens and birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” By saying this, He makes it clear that following Him requires detachment from earthly comforts and complete reliance on divine providence.Today's Gospel presents two more encounters that highlight the uncompromising nature of Christ's call. In the first, Jesus invites a man to follow Him. The man responds with what seems a reasonable request: He wishes first to bury his deceased father. Yet Jesus replies, “Let the dead bury their dead. But you, go and proclaim the Kingdom of God.”The third encounter is similar. Another man expresses his desire to follow Jesus but asks first to return home to say farewell to his family. The request seems understandable, but Jesus replies, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the Kingdom of God.” In both instances, Jesus insists that discipleship requires a decisive break from anything that could distract from or delay one's commitment.The context of these conversations is essential. Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, fully aware that the Cross awaited Him. His invitation to follow was not simply a call to travel with Him, but a summons to embrace the path of sacrificial love. Each person was challenged to respond immediately and wholeheartedly, without allowing even good human priorities to take precedence over divine ones. In this light, Jesus makes it clear that discipleship cannot be delayed, compromised, or approached with divided intentions. The Kingdom of God demands urgency, total commitment, and a willingness to forsake all for the sake of Christ.This passage does not suggest we reject love or duty toward family. Rather, Jesus' surprising responses invite us to examine how fully we are committed to Him. Even with fidelity to His teachings, daily prayer, and the sacramental life, distractions will still threaten our wholehearted devotion. Sometimes even good things, if not rightly ordered, become obstacles to grace.Since the Gospel does not give us the full background of these three potential disciples, we must interpret Jesus' words carefully. For example, some have suggested that the man who wished to bury his father was not referring to someone recently deceased, but to a future time when his father would die. If so, the delay itself reveals the problem. True discipleship requires immediate trust and surrender. Importantly, this call to follow Jesus never results in neglecting charity or duty, because God's providence always provides for those who place Him first, without hesitation or compromise.Reflect today on the immediacy and depth of your own response to Christ's call. Have you placed conditions on your discipleship? Are there attachments—whether to comfort, relationships, duties, or even noble aspirations—that subtly delay your surrender to God's will? Jesus does not ask us to abandon genuine love or responsibility, but nothing must come before Him. He must be the first and guiding principle of every decision. When we follow Him without delay, everything else in life will find its proper order. Pray for the grace to say “Yes” to Jesus today with clarity, courage, and complete trust in His providential care. My radical Lord, You set Your face toward Jerusalem, unwavering in Your mission to offer Your life for the salvation of sinners. Nothing deterred You—not comfort, fear, or distraction. Enliven within me that same urgency and resolve, that my “Yes” to You may be total and unconditional. May I hold nothing back, make no excuses, and follow You all the way to the Cross. Jesus, I trust in You.  Image: Andreas F. Borchert, CC BY-SA 3.0 DE, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: 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.

Terry Wolfe is a Canadian born Mennonite Christian with a characteristically tough, uncompromising take on what the deal is. This is the ‘endgame of Christianity'; it's going to get worse, much worse, and we need to prepare accordingly. James talks to Wolfe about his latest book Riding The Beast, which identifies as the whore ‘Babylon the Great' as Jerusalem, and America as ‘the Beast' that carries her. Also on the menu: radical Christianity; the Holy Spirit; predestination; Zionism; what you need to do to be saved; where is Terry on sex?; and what does he do for fun? https://winterchristian.substack.com/ ↓ ↓ Sharklings Assemble — Saturday 10th October 2026, my neck of the woods in Northants. My guest is Feargus O'Connor Greenwood, author of 180 Degrees: Unlearn The Lies You've Been Taught To Believe. Unregistered Chickens are playing, there's wood-fired pizza, and there are twenty VIP places for anyone who fancies a chat and some bell ringing thrown in. Standard and VIP tickets here: https://www.jamesdelingpole.co.uk/Shop/Events/sharklings-assemble-ft-feargus-o-connor-greenwood-live-event ↓ ↓ How environmentalists are killing the planet, destroying the economy and stealing your children's future. In Watermelons, an updated edition of his ground-breaking 2011 book, James tells the shocking true story of how a handful of political activists, green campaigners, voodoo scientists and psychopathic billionaires teamed up to invent a fake crisis called ‘global warming'. This updated edition includes two new chapters which, like a geo-engineered flood, pour cold water on some of the original's sunny optimism and provide new insights into the diabolical nature of the climate alarmists' sinister master plan. Purchase Watermelons by James Delingpole here: https://jamesdelingpole.co.uk/Shop/ ↓ ↓ ↓ Buy James a Coffee at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamesdelingpole To support independent, no-holds-barred journalism and gain first and full access to all James's content, subscribe directly at https://www.jamesdelingpole.co.uk And for those who've had quite enough of the banking system, James accepts Bitcoin too. Scan the QR code below to send BTC directly to his wallet — no middlemen, no permission required. Send to this address: bc1q35phagqaqf52m7yycqwcp0puj3zrqh82gqgmkk

Let me sing for my beloved my love song concerning His vineyard: My beloved had a vineyard on a very fertile hill. He dug it and cleared it of stones, and planted it with choice vines; He built a watchtower in the midst of it, and hewed out a wine vat in it; and He looked for it to yield grapes, but it yielded wild grapes. And now, O inhabitants of Jerusalem and men of Judah, judge between Me and My vineyard. What more was there to do for My vineyard, that I have not done in it? When I looked for it to yield grapes, why did it yield wild grapes? And now I will tell you what I will do to My vineyard. I will remove its hedge, and it shall be devoured; I will break down its wall, and it shall be trampled down. I will make it a waste; it shall not be pruned or hoed, and briers and thorns shall grow up; I will also command the clouds that they rain no rain upon it. For the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are His pleasant planting; and He looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for righteousness, but behold, an outcry! (Isaiah 5:1-7) 

Dr. Scott Powell, JD Flynn, and Kate Olivera look ahead to the readings for the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time including a prophesy about the Babylonian exile in Isaiah and Jesus's harsh parable to the chief priests and scribes in Jerusalem.This episode of Sunday School is brought to you by Anchor Consulting. Offering the Clear Path to Discipleship, a flexible framework for making and maturing disciples.Go to ClearPathBook.com to book a call, and start your journey to parish renewal today.Already read the readings? Skip ahead to 6:10.Reading 1 - Isaiah 5: 1-7Psalm 80: 9, 12-16, 19-20Reading 2 - Philippians 4: 6-9Gospel - Matthew 21: 33-43 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

An undercover investigation in Mexico City leads to an extraordinary claim about a new way of getting into the United States.Larry Taunton joins Eric to share what he says his investigators recently discovered while looking into changing migrant routes after the U.S. border crackdown. Taunton says an undercover operative was told he could obtain an authentic U.S. biometric visa for $3,000 in just three days and even pay after the visa was issued. Taunton explains why he stopped the operation before putting his source at greater risk and says he intends to pass the information to the State Department for investigation.Eric and Larry also discuss migrant camps in Mexico, Venezuela, Taunton's field reporting in Israel and Gaza, an invitation to embed with Jerusalem police, October 7, Charlie Kirk's memorial, and the danger of accepting sensational conspiracy claims without evidence.⭐ ORDER NOW:Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World