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Raphi Fulcher's Musical Journey and Life as a Black Orthodox Jew   In this episode, Raphi Fulcher, also known as Hebrew, discusses his unique background and perspectives. Growing up as the youngest of six children to parents who converted to Judaism in the 1960s, Raphi shares his experiences moving across different states and eventually studying in Israel. Currently a project manager in digital marketing, Raphi is also a passionate musician. He talks about his musical influences, family background in music, and the transformative experience of performing live. Raphi sheds light on the challenges of dating within the Orthodox Jewish community as a Black man and the importance of finding a partner who understands and is prepared for those challenges. He also discusses the significance of Torah values and the importance of addressing 'otherness' in the Jewish community. Additionally, Raphi shares insights into his music career, Jewish music festivals, and his aspirations to create music that heals and educates.   00:00 Introduction and Background 00:36 Religious and Professional Journey 03:05 Musical Beginnings 04:20 First Performance and Health Struggles 07:24 Stage Name and Identity 09:00 Growing Up Orthodox 20:46 Dating Challenges 29:14 Navigating Relationships and Conversion 30:44 Qualities I'm Looking for in a Partner 32:24 Challenges in Finding the Right Match 35:10 The Birth of a Jewish Music Festival 37:14 Balancing Tradition and Modernity in Music 43:21 The Deeper Meaning of Cain and Hevel 48:45 Practical Advice for Facing Fear 51:39 Sharing My Music and Inspirations   https://www.hebromusic.com https://www.instagram.com/hebromusic/ https://www.youtube.com/@Hebromusic   www.JewishCoffeeHouse.com franciskakay@gmail.com   About Raphi: Raphi Fulcher is a man on a mission, a soldier, or a “soulja,” if you will, in the army of Hashem. So intent is he on spreading his message of acceptance and brotherhood through rap and hip hop music, that he performs under the name Hebro, a Fulcher-ism that declares his intent to use his artistic abilities to better the world as he serves in the ranks of God's military. The youngest of six children born to African-American parents who converted to Judaism 43 years ago under the guidance of Rabbi J.J. Hecht, the then-assistant to the Lubavitcher Rebbe, Fulcher hails from a family of gifted vocalists. The singer, songwriter, rapper and producer lived in Crown Heights until he was four and spent his formative years in North Carolina, St. Louis and Israel. It was during his time as a student at Queens College that Fulcher, whose full name is Raphael Ohr Chayim, discovered his gift for singing publicly. “I was on the board at Chabad of Queens College and we staged musical events. I found that I had a deep passion for live performance,” Fulcher told The Jewish Link. After spending a Lag B'omer at the Chevra Ahavas Yisroel synagogue, Fulcher found himself falling in love with Crown Heights and he spent the next five years there, enjoying the unique warmth of the community and honing his musical voice. Deeply enamored with rap, hip hop, reggae and R&B music, Fulcher decided that the time had come to bring those genres to Jewish audiences, albeit with all new lyrics. “Just the music and the rhythm are very powerful and could resonate with a lot of people if we had positive, uplifting content,” said Fulcher, who previously performed under the name Hebro. “I kept imagining how powerful it would be if I added a real element that would allow listeners to vibe out to the rhythm, with lyrics that have meaning and purpose. I don't think you can deny that it is Jewish music.” Having stretched his musical wings on stage with Matisyahu, Nissim Black, Moshav Band, Lipa Schmeltzer, Zusha and others, Fulcher decided three years ago that it was time to share his God given gifts with the world in a debut EP titled Genesis. “It is an album that is inspired by Tehillim, by King David's work,” said Fulcher. “When I imagine David Hamelech performing during his life, I imagine that his music had rhythm and spirit and with all due respect, I don't think it sounded like the typical 'Jewish' music we hear today in the orthodox world” Genesis, featuring seven original compositions, will be released on March 17th, Rosh Chodesh Nissan. Fulcher is looking forward to sharing his music at a release party taking place at The Loft and Rooftop at 83 Essex Street on Manhattan's Lower East Side of Manhattan which will also feature up and coming talents Izzy Gilden, DJ Kamilly, Simple Man and others. His soon to be released Souljass music video, featuring one of the tracks on the EP, tells the story of Cain and Hevel, which Fulcher sees as the start of baseless hatred in the world. “I want to shed light on being fearful of what we don't control or understand,” said Fulcher. “There is a message there in Cain's conversation with Hashem, when he says he doesn't know where his brother is. If we focused on the other person, if we were conscious of one another, and were tolerant of each other, we would be able to bring about the ultimate redemption.” Still, Fulcher, a resident of the Wesley Hills section of Monsey, is subtle with his messaging. “I consider myself a chasid of the Lubavitcher Rebbe and his teachings and his mission,” said Fulcher. “That is what I wanted to do with this album of songs about redemption and while I may not mention that concept by name, it is there in broader terms and in a way that will allow more people to enjoy the music.” With an edgy style that is simultaneously youthful and appealing, Fulcher is a crossover artist who can appeal to the masses, but also has his priorities straight. Passionate about his music, he is even more dedicated to his religious observance. As someone with close ties to Chabad, Fulcher feels strongly about his own obligation to improve the lives of others. “My ultimate mission with my music is to do my part to bring redemption,” explained Fulcher. “I consider this to be my shlichut and I believe each of us has to bring the world to a higher state of perfection by doing chesed, by reaching out and not just harboring light, but shining light out onto the world.” Having been the only African-American student in the yeshivos he attended since first grade wasn't always easy, admitted Fulcher, but it was an experience that prepared him for his future. “It was challenging for myself and for my peers,” said Fulcher. “It was a reality that none of them had ever dealt with before and it was new for them. Still, growing up as an African-American Jew in a white Orthodox Jewish world gave me the experience to understand the potential of breaking down the barriers of fear and difference while creating an opportunity for growth. B'nei Yisrael come in all shapes and colors and sizes and the sooner we can all handle that the sooner we will all be b'simcha.”

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Set at the Jewish Festival of Renewal, John's story about Jesus shows that God renews the promise of life for all people over and over again, in different times and places and ways, yet all life  — and eternal life — comes from God.Preaching text: John 10:22-30Bible for Worship is a weekly introduction to the scripture passage that is likely to be the basis for the sermon on the following weekend. It correlates with the Revised Common Lectionary as it is used at St. Paul. With Peter A. Pettit, teaching pastor.

"I AM the Light of the World" - Power and Promise Series Journey into the rich symbolism of the Festival of Tabernacles, where Jesus makes His bold declaration in the temple courts. Against the backdrop of 75-foot-tall candelabras and nights of celebration, discover how this powerful statement connects to Israel's history and God's presence in the wilderness. Key Insights: • The historical significance of the unlit temple candelabras • How Jesus fulfills the prophecy of God's glory returning to His people • The connection between the pillar of fire in the wilderness and Jesus's declaration • Why the temple's dark night symbolized Israel's spiritual condition • How Jesus brings light into every dark corner of our lives Scripture Focus: John 8 (https://www.bible.com/bible/111/JHN.8.NIV):12 Through this message, understand why everything falls apart when Jesus isn't the light of your life, and how His presence can illuminate: Comfort in dark moments Safety in uncertainty Clarity in confusion Direction for your path Beauty in overlooked places True life in spiritual darkness Speaker: Matt Petty Series: Power and Promise Location: Burnt Hickory Baptist Church (https://maps.app.goo.gl/hazkR3omjk9xvxZc7) Connect with us: ° Watch this sermon on YouTube (https://youtu.be/Ot9OK8awbVQ) ° Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/bhbchome) ° Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/burnthickorybaptist/) ° Visit our website (https://www.burnthickory.com/)

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Send us a textWe discuss whether Christians should celebrate the Jewish festivals prescribed in the Old Testament. Is something that we are required to do? Is this something that would be useful for us to do?

“Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, ‘I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.’” (John 8:12 NLT) The Jewish religious leaders wanted revenge on Jesus. He had exposed their hypocrisy and made them look foolish in front of a large crowd. They wanted to return the favor. They came up with a plan to embarrass Him in a public setting. They caught a woman who was having an adulterous affair and brought her to the temple, where Jesus was teaching during the Jewish Festival of Shelters. They asked Jesus what He thought they should do with her. This was a trap. Under Jewish law, a person could be stoned to death for adultery. However, the law was rarely enforced. If Jesus said, “Let her go,” He would be breaking Jewish law. If He said, “Stone her to death,” He would be breaking Roman law because the Romans didn’t allow Jews to carry out religious executions. Instead of passing judgment on the woman, Jesus turned the tables on her accusers. “All right, but let the one who has never sinned throw the first stone!” (verse 7 NLT). The accusers had sinned by hatching the plot in the first place. And by bringing the woman to Him publicly to humiliate her. And by ignoring the man who had committed adultery with her. And by not really caring about her. They didn’t even try to argue with Jesus. Instead, they just slipped away, one by one. Defeated. Again. Jesus resumed His teaching with an amazing claim: “I am the light of the world” (verse 12 NLT). His words had special significance during the Festival of Shelters. The Jewish people celebrated God’s pillar of fire that gave light to the Israelites on their way to the Promised Land. Jesus wanted the people to understand that the same light that guided their ancestors centuries before was available to them. And it’s available to us too. Anyone who follows Jesus will not walk in darkness. Jesus illuminates the way to God. The way to eternal life. The way to lasting joy, peace, assurance, and fulfillment. Not everyone appreciates that light. Certainly not the men who had just brought the woman to Jesus. There are certain things people prefer to do under cover of darkness. Things they want to keep hidden. Things that might change people’s opinion of them if they were discovered. So they resent the light. They stay as far from it as possible, for fear of being exposed. They don’t realize that having their sins exposed is the first step of a life-changing process. When we acknowledge our sins, we can ask God’s forgiveness for them. We can break free from their power over us. Everyone who chooses to walk in Jesus’ light, to turn away from darkness and put their trust in Him, will be saved. And they will walk with Him forever. — Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talk Title: We Are The Miracle of LightSpeaker: Rabbi Olivier BenHaimFestivals of light in the depth of winter are as ancient as humanity itself. Our ancestors saw in the night-time's natural shifts of our celestial background great mythical narratives unfolding as gods battled each other for the hoped-for triumph of light over darkness. Rabbi Olivier invites us into a three-part discovery of the ancient holiday of Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights; its history, religious expression, and deeper spiritual meaning.   To donate to CSL Seattle: https://bit.ly/donate-cslseattleFor prayer support:PrayerRequest@spiritualliving.org206-524-7729 (PRAY)For a prerecorded Inspiration Line: 206-525-4438 (GIFT) 

Robin Young and Karyn Miller-Medzon revisit their 2019 trip to Iceland when they explored the enduring presence of elves, or "hidden folk" in Icelandic culture. Also, on the first night of Hanukkah, Leah Koenig offers some recipes for the Jewish Festival of Lights. She's the author of "The Jewish Cookbook." And for dessert, Peter DiMario reflects on the new cookbook he co-wrote with Judith Choate. "Jiggle!" expands the repertoire of gelatin far beyond the Jell-O mold.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan In one of only a handful of times in the last century, Christmas this year coincides with the first day of Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. In that spirit, let there be light. Let there be life. There must be a permanent ceasefire in Gaza, now.

This week on The StickyBeak, we're diving into the fascinating world of festive traditions! Ever wondered how the modern-day Santa Claus came to be? Or how different cultures celebrate the holiday season around the globe? We've got you covered!In this episode, we'll explore:

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

It's the Thursday Edition of the Business News Headlines on this the 12th day of December and we are 13 days away from Christmas and the Jewish Festival of Chanukah. Like you need reminding. Thanks for being with us.   Should you want to follow us  on social media you can find us all day on Twitter or "X" @IOB_NewsHour and on Instagram. Facebook? Sure were there too.  And our website is just a click away where you can scroll through all of our newscasts. Here's what we've got for you today: Yes, Virginia, inflation is still with us; The IRS has collected 4.7 billion from tax cheats; But that may soon come to an end and why; The U.S. Senate is about to take up a Social Security issue; And, YouTube is contributing to...inflation; C-Suite folks are very nervous and why; The Wall Street Report; You are about to get some relief from bank fees. For the conversation you'll hear from the President of Fastline Marketing Group, Dean Barke. While the company focuses on the agricultural market this conversation has some golden nuggets for anybody in business. From employee morale to "white glove customer service" and a host of other items we think you'll enjoy.  We sure did. Thanks for listening! The award winning Insight on Business the News Hour with Michael Libbie is the only weekday business news podcast in the Midwest. The national, regional and some local business news along with long-form business interviews can be heard Monday - Friday. You can subscribe on  PlayerFM, Podbean, iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or TuneIn Radio. And you can catch The Business News Hour Week in Review each Sunday Noon Central on News/Talk 1540 KXEL. The Business News Hour is a production of Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @IoB_NewsHour...and on Threads @Insight_On_Business.

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Charlie takes questions from Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including:   -How can Trump improve relations with Georgia? (Yes, it's a country) -Why does he follow Shabbat, but not other Jewish festivals? -What the heck is going on in Syria?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie takes questions from Charlie Kirk Exclusive subscribers, including:   -How can Trump improve relations with Georgia? (Yes, it's a country) -Why does he follow Shabbat, but not other Jewish festivals? -What the heck is going on in Syria?Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

220. Seeing Jesus in the Jewish festivals, interview with Pete and Michele Guinness. This week's episode is a fantastic interview with Pete and Michele Guinness looking at the Jewish festivals and seeing Jesus in the context of them. Michele was brought up in a practising Jewish family which means her and Pete being a unique way of seeing Jesus within his own Jewish culture. Check out more from Michele at:  https://www.micheleguinness.co.uk The heavenly party: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavenly-Party-Life-Changing-Celebrations-Community/dp/1854248359     Support the podcast with a coffee.... https://www.buymeacoffee.com/crisrogers     To get a copy of The Bible Book By Book head here...https://www.eden.co.uk/christian-books/bible-study/bible-study-reference-books/bible-background/the-bible-book-by-book/     Rev Cris Rogers is a church leader at allhallowsbow.org.uk and Director of Making Disciples. Chair of the Spring Harvest Planning Group. For more information check out wearemakingdisciples.com #Heart #Hands #Heart

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Mike Ferguson in the Morning 08-23-24 Rabbi Chaim Landa, co-founder of the Chabad Jewish Center of St. Charles County, and Matt Milter, Senior Vice President at Peoples National Bank, N.A., join us to talk about the St. Charles Jewish Festival this Sunday, August 25! It's from 11am-2:30pm at the Lewis & Clark Boat House Parking Lot on the St. Charles Riverfront at 1050 S. Riverside Drive in Frontier Park.  More info here and secure your free tickets at JewishStCharles.org/Festival   NewsTalkSTL website: https://newstalkstl.com/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsTalkSTL Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/NewstalkSTL Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewsTalkSTL Livestream 24/7: bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMSSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to another episode of Refuse Ordinary: Season 3! This season we're joining in on one of the many classes taught to level 1-4 of the full time School of Transformation.    In this episode, we will be sitting in on a class called "Jewish Festivals", taught by Jos Van Huysse. This class brings well known Bible stories to life as it explains how Old Testament Jewish festivals were fulfilled so beautifully by Jesus in the New Testament. This class brings a fresh perspective to Jesus' incredible life and sacrifice for us.    If you have any questions about this topic, or about the School of Transformation, don't hesitate to email us at info@transformationschool.org

Pastor Gilliland Leviticus 23:15-21 Exodus 19:1-6, 16, 20:18-20

Pastor Gilliland Leviticus 23:4-8 Exodus 13:8 John 6: 32 & 35 1 Corinthians 15: 20-23 1 John 3:5

Pastor Austin Gilliland Leviticus 23:1-5 Exodus 11:1-8, 12:1-28

The festival of Passover is a time where Jewish families around the world come together to celebrate one of the most unique stories in the Jewish calendar.  And this year, this biblical story of freedom and survival has taken on extra resonance.  So why is this Passover more important than ever before? And how does each family celebrate the tradition?ITV News Reporter Sam Holder tells Mary Nightingale what you need to know...For more on this and to watch Sam's documentary, tune into ITV Sunday 5th May at 10.20pm.

This week Matt sits down with Pastor Nathaniel and Pastor Derek as they discuss: Why don't we celebrate Jewish festivals? What is a biblical defense for the doctrine of common grace? Should we use preferred pronouns? How can we love those outside the church? Should we use preferred pronouns? Should we attend LGBTQ weddings?

Easter changed everything! This message explains the significance of Jesus' resurrection and how it allows believers to experience the "good news" that Jesus proclaimed. Jesus fulfilled the Jewish Festival of First Fruits on the very day of His resurrection, serving as the "first fruits" of those who will be resurrected. He unpacks how the resurrection proves the truth of the gospel and ushers in a new spiritual reality for those who put their faith in Christ. The message calls believers to shift their mindset, walk by the Spirit, and live according to their new spiritual reality as eternal beings in Christ. Visit Focus Church: https://www.focuschurch.com To Give Online: https://www.focuschurch.com/give/ Join the Focus Email List - https://app.birdsend.co/forms/5546/hosted Join the Bible Study: https://www.focuschurch.com/weekly-bible-studies/ Get the Bible Reading Plan: https://youtu.be/cvA63doFN5I Download a Copy of the Prayer Plan Prayer Plan - http://bit.ly/focusprayer Prayer Plan (blanks) - http://bit.ly/pplanblanks Prayer Plan (w/ Scriptures) - http://bit.ly/pplanwbible Watch the Video - https://youtu.be/p5MbbWr2GK0 

The seven Jewish festivals in the Old Testament were more than annual rituals. They forecast the coming of Jesus and His astonishing plan for humankind. Join Kyle to find personal meaning in these festivals and how they can impact your life today.

Today, Josh Peck talks about additional Jewish festivals that are outlined in the Dead Sea Scrolls but are not explicitly revealed in the Bible. What are these festivals and do they have prophetic significance? All this and more on this episode of The Zach Drew Show! ********** If you would like to donate, just follow this link: https://www.zachdrewshow.com/donate/ and hit the bright orange “Donate” button! Or you can text GIVE to (855) 796-1005 or call our toll free number at 888-459-5727 You can also give by sending your donations in the mail to: IGBY International Ministries PO Box 797 Decatur, IL 62525  Thank you for your continued support, and please pray about standing with us as we go forward into the next step of this ministry.

Proverbs 24:27 27 Put your outdoor work in order and get your fields ready; after that, build your house.Mark 1:35-39 35 Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed. 36 Simon and his companions went to look for him, 37 and when they found him, they exclaimed: “Everyone is looking for you!”38 Jesus replied, “Let us go somewhere else—to the nearby villages—so I can preach there also. That is why I have come.” 39 So he traveled throughout Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and driving out demons.John 7:1-8 7 After this, Jesus went around in Galilee. He did not want[a] to go about in Judea because the Jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. 2 But when the Jewish Festival of Tabernacles was near, 3 Jesus' brothers said to him, “Leave Galilee and go to Judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do. 4 No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.” 5 For even his own brothers did not believe in him.6 Therefore Jesus told them, “My time is not yet here; for you any time will do. 7 The world cannot hate you, but it hates me because I testify that its works are evil. 8 You go to the festival. I am not[b] going up to this festival, because my time has not yet fully come.”Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.2 Corinthians 5:14-16 14 For Christ's love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. 15 And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.

Should Christians replace holiday celebrations like Christmas and Easter with the Jewish festivals outlined in the Old Testament? Jesus and His earliest disciples observed the feasts of Israel, so why don't modern Christians do the same? Dr. David K. Bernard answers this timely question in this special holiday episode.If you enjoy this podcast, leave a five-star rating and a review on iTunes or your preferred podcast platform. We also appreciate it when you share Apostolic Life in the 21st Century with family and friends.

On a recent vacation, my wife and I had the opportunity to travel to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The house where we stayed was on the beach. From the balcony, we looked out at what seemed to be an endless supply of beautiful blue ocean water. But as beautiful as it was, I knew that a drink of this vast supply of salty water would not refresh me; it will only make me thirstier. I wanted water that was fresh, cool, and clean. In John chapter 7, Jesus' disciples went to Judea for the Jewish Festival of Tabernacles (vv. 2–3). Jesus went in secret, partway through the festival, because the Jewish leaders were pursuing Him, seeking to kill Him (vv. 1, 8). In John 7:37, Jesus spoke to the crowd on the last and greatest day of the Feast of Tabernacles. The practice of the week required the priests to walk from the pool of Siloam and pour out water at the base of the altar at the Temple. On the seventh day there was a special ceremony. It is possible that Jesus used this event to reinforce the meaning of His words to the crowd: “Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink” (v. 37). Think about it. Parched and thirsty pilgrims could be refreshed only by the water that Jesus offered. Not only would the person who drank the water that Jesus offered be refreshed, but more than that, as Jesus added, “Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him” (v. 38). >> When we believe in Jesus we can be refreshed. But it also means that we can be a refreshment to others. It can happen because the Giver of refreshment and the source of refreshment is God. When you place your faith in Jesus Christ, you receive the Holy Spirit Who provides us with all that we need to flourish and refresh others in our spiritually parched world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the Christian Advent season begins, there's always talk about faith and what people actually believe. The Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, is also a part of the season. But for Christians, Christmas is the high and Holy time of welcoming the birth of Jesus, Savior of the world. And it's also the time atheists offer more vitriol against belief in God. So, here's a preemptive strike that will help people of faith enjoy the Christmas season. On this episode of Lighthouse Faith podcast, best-selling author and radio host, Eric Metaxas, turns the tables on atheism and explains his book, "Is Atheism Dead?" The short answer is that while there are still people who profess no belief in an Omniscient Being, Metaxas blasts that position as intellectually untenable, and that those who still hold to it haven't done their homework. Metaxas takes on the four-horsemen of atheism: Dawkins, Dennet, Hitchens and Harris. He says while they appear scholarly, they've ignored the advances in science that give much more proof of there being a God than no God. Science, it turns out, has far more in common with faith in God. Chapters: 00:00:00-Is Atheism Dead? Evidence for God 00:09:05-Fine-Tuning and the Existence of Life 00:20:32-The Impact of Science on Atheism 00:30:34-Debating Atheism and Political Ideology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus, the Teacher: Need direction, wisdom, or help? Do you want to know the truth about life and death, heaven and hell, or anything that truly matters? Learn from Jesus; he is a brilliant teacher. To be a disciple means to learn and apply the teachings of Jesus and help others do the same. Recorded on Oct 22, 2023, on John 7:1-24 by Pastor David Parks. Finding Life in Jesus' Name is a sermon series on the gospel according to John in the Bible. Have you ever felt unsatisfied with your life? Or, even when things were going well, something was still missing? Many people sense there must be something more. But what?? John, one of the closest friends of Jesus, believed that Jesus came into the world so that we may have life and have it to the full. Jesus turned John's life upside down, and John claims this new life — marked by God's power, presence, and purpose — is available for all who believe. Sermon Transcript Well, all year, we're going through the gospel according to John in a series called Finding Life in Jesus' Name. And today, we're in John chapter 7, considering the teaching ministry of Jesus. Jesus was simply a brilliant teacher. People were constantly amazed by his teaching. It had a surprising authority to it, as if he had the authority of God himself — even though, as we saw last week, it was sometimes hard to understand or even offensive. And how many teachers are there who have people trying to listen to them and learn from them 2,000 years later? But here's what separates the fans of Jesus from the true followers of Jesus: the follower of Jesus seeks to learn from Jesus, our rabbi/teacher, about who he is and how to follow him, no matter their circumstances, no matter whether it's easy or hard. A fan will only stick around, provided there's some benefit for them. But a true follower/disciple will stick with Jesus even when his teaching corrects/rebukes our opinions/preferences/path. For, as Peter said last week, where else would we go? Only Jesus has the words of eternal life. If you have a Bible/app, please take it and open it to John 7:1. John 7:1–5 (NIV), “1 After this, Jesus went around in Galilee. He did not want to go about in Judea because the Jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. 2 But when the Jewish Festival of Tabernacles was near, 3 Jesus' brothers said to him, “Leave Galilee and go to Judea, so that your disciples there may see the works you do. 4 No one who wants to become a public figure acts in secret. Since you are doing these things, show yourself to the world.” 5 For even his own brothers did not believe in him.” Ok, let's pause here. So, it was sometime after the famous/infamous sermon at Capernaum where Jesus told people they needed to eat his flesh and drink his blood, and many of those who had been following him misunderstood him, were offended by him, and decided to walk away from Jesus. And I would imagine it would be tempting for Jesus to become discouraged at this point. John points out that he knew if he went to the southern region of Judea, where the city of Jerusalem is, the Jewish leaders there wanted to kill him. But here in the northern region of Galilee, he had just experienced a mass rejection. This is the context of our scene. So when Jesus' brothers (or actually his half brothers) urge him to go to Judea, to attend the Festival of Tabernacles and go public with his ministry, Jesus has a tough choice: Do I stay in a place where I was largely rejected, or go to a place where people want me dead? John also adds this note that even his own brothers did not believe in him. And clearly, they don't understand what Jesus is doing or how he would accomplish his mission. Now later, after the resurrection, they would come to believe in him, including his brother James, who wrote the letter of James in the Bible and served as a leader of the early church in Jerusalem, but not yet here. And I'm sure this must have been another potential sou...

Welcome to Day 2149 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom The Gospel of John – 17 – Jesus in the Lion's Den – Daily Wisdom Putnam Church Message – 05/29/2022 The Gospel of John – Part 3 Authentication Of The Word – Jesus in the Lion's Den Today we continue our Good News series according to John the Apostle.  Last week we learned that many in the multitude fed bread and fish, turned away from Jesus and His teaching because it was too hard for them. The multitude were more interested in physical food than spiritual food. Today, our scripture is John 7:1-52, starting on page 1658 in the Pew Bible. We see that the religious leaders in Jerusalem have had enough of Jesus, and as He is teaching in the temple, we see Jesus in the Lion's Den. I will read the scripture throughout the message, so keep your Bibles open to follow along. One of my favorite Bible stories as a child was “Daniel in the Lions' Den.” You may have heard this familiar story. An eighty-some-year-old prophet, a faithful man of integrity, had won the friendship of King Darius. But some other men grew jealous of the old man's trusted status and schemed to kill him. A better title would be “The Lions in Daniel's Den.” Life is the Lord's to give or take, and there is no lion in all creation that He cannot tame. Daniel's enemies may have thought they were in charge, but they were gravely mistaken and were a meal for the lions the next day. The lions of Jesus' day did not prowl about on four feet. They stood tall and proud, dressed in the stunning robes of man-made righteousness, empowered by a hypocritical religion. The temple authorities in Jerusalem desired the assassination of Jesus because He continually exposed their jealousy and greed. He healed, fulfilled prophecy, forgave sins, and gave glory to the Father while keeping none for Himself. He was unlike any rabbi or any political leader anyone had ever seen. He threatened their power, and they wanted Him dead. Jesus was about to enter the lions' den. —7:1–2—(feeding the multitude) After this, Jesus went around in Galilee. He did not want[a] to go about in Judea because the Jewish leaders there were looking for a way to kill him. 2 But when the Jewish Festival of Tabernacles was near, The events in Capernaum, such as the feeding of the multitude, took place shortly before Passover (John 6:4) in March or April, and the Feast of Tabernacles (September/October) was approaching. Jesus had been ministering in Galilee for six months or more, where His “hard” teaching in the synagogue had squelched any talk of making Him king. Even after that winnowing, though,/ multitudes continued to follow in Galilee. Meanwhile, word of Jesus's miracles and healings kept Jerusalem on edge. In fulfillment of God's commandment found in Leviticus 23:34–44, Jewish families continued to celebrate a weeklong autumn harvest festival in temporary houses constructed for the occasion. These “tabernacles” or “tents” reminded God's covenant people of His protection in the wilderness as they celebrated His continued provision through the harvest of produce from the Promised Land. Today Jews continue observing this festival in celebration of Sukkot. (Bulletin...

What is Pentecost? What spectacular event occurred on Pentecost? What is the infinite significance of Pentecost to you and me today? This episode answers these questions and provides a deep examination of the Jewish Festival of Harvest in 35 AD when Christ baptized his disciples with the Holy Spirit and overwhelmed them with new spiritual life, brand new hearts, steadfast faith, security for Heaven, gifts for ministry, and exceedingly abundant power. Scripture referenced: Genesis 1:1-2, 1 Chronicles 17:2, 11-15, Psalm 16:8-11, Psalm 51:11, Jeremiah 23:5-6, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Ezekiel 36:22-27, Joel 2:28-31, Matthew 26:69-75, Matthew 28:18-20, Luke 3:15-16, Luke 24:36-49, John 3:8, John 7:37-39, John 10:14-16, 27-28, John 14:1-9, John 14:12, John 14:23, John 15:5-8, John 16:7, 13-15, John 17:3, John 20:24-29, Acts 1:1-8, Acts 2:1-47, 2 Peter 1:21

U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Marietta, announced her nominations of more than two dozen high school students in Georgia's Sixth District to U.S. military service academies, including eight Cobb students. The students who received nominations from McBath's office must now be selected by the respective academies for a formal appointment to attend in the fall of 2023. Two Cobb students — Lassiter's Amit Balaji and Walton's Jacob Siler, both from Marietta — received nominations to the U.S. Military Academy. Four students from Marietta — Jaclyn Johns, who attends Blessed Trinity; Walton's Hannah Ograbisz; Sprayberry's Noah Senzer; and Wheeler's Andrew Sinclair — received nominations to the U.S. Naval Academy. Walton's Grace Hoyt, of Marietta, received a nomination to the U.S. Air Force Academy, while Lassiter's Luke O'Malley received nominations to both the U.S. Air Force Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. The second week of Christmas break brings two more holiday basketball tournaments to the county. Fans will be able to see the 25th annual Campbell Holiday Classic, which will include two girls divisions and one boys bracket, and the Hounds Holiday Classic at Pope High School, which will feature a boys and a girls bracket. Both tournaments will begin Wednesday and run through Friday and each features some quality opponents and local programs. At Campbell, the No. 9 Spartans welcome in the 2021 Class AAAAAAA state champion Marietta and the runner-up that season, Woodstock. The event also has last year's Class AAAAAAA runner-up Harrison, Westlake, a three-time champion from 2018-20, and Rockdale County, currently ranked No. 3 in Class AAAAAA. Other local teams in the girls tournaments include Sprayberry and Osborne. The girls tournaments will be split between the Gwyn-McClure Gym at Campbell High School and the SEC Divison at Campbell Middle School. The boys tournament features local teams in Allatoona, which just had a successful run in the Carrollton Christmas tournament, Sprayberry and Campbell. In addition, it will bring in COHEA Academy from Florida. All boys games will be played in the Gwyn-McClure Gym. The boys side of the Hounds Holiday Classic features a rematch of Kennesaw Mountain and Pope in Round 1 on Wednesday. The two just played for the championship of the Alphretta-Pope Holiday Tournament last week, with the Greyhounds earning a 65-58 victory behind Zach Bleshoy's 36 points. Other local teams in the event include Cherokee, Mount Paran Christian, Walton and Woodstock. The girls side has perennial state championship contender Cherokee, No. 10 Hillgrove, and Pope, which comes into the tournament 10-3. The games will be split between the new gym and the old gym at Pope. First day matchups include North Gwinnett and Walton on the girls side, along with Mount Paran taking on Walton on the boys side. Marietta's annual menorah-lighting ceremony, which usually features music, food, and a giant menorah on Marietta Square, was cancelled this year due to unusually frigid weather. So instead, on Friday, Dec. 23, a smaller, quieter ceremony was held in the council chambers at city hall using the family menorah of Marietta City Council Member Joseph Goldstein. Mayor Steve “Thunder” Tumlin and Goldstein both attended, along with Rabbi Joseph Prass of Marietta's Congregation Ner Tamid and several members of his congregation. Goldstein said he lit the shammash, the menorah's central candle which is used to light the others. Then Mayor Tumlin, wearing a yarmulke, lit six candles on the Menorah for the sixth night of the Jewish Festival of Lights. Rabbi Prass said a blessing over the lights as they were being lit, Goldstein said. The eight days of Hanukkah celebrate the miracle of a single oil lamp burning for eight nights in Jerusalem's Second Temple after the Jewish Maccabees' victory over the Syrian-Greeks more than 2,000 years ago. According to Chicago Jewish News, around 6 million Americans celebrate Hanukkah every year. A fire broke out at a south Cobb apartment complex on Sunday afternoon, damaging more than a dozen units and displacing multiple residents. According to Cobb Fire spokesperson Lt. Troy Lange, the fire occurred at 300 Riverside Parkway, the address of the 300 Riverside apartment complex, around 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Lange said firefighters arrived on the scene “with heavy fire showing from the top floor” of the complex's building 7, and a preliminary report indicated 16 units were damaged by fire or water. Lange said no injuries were reported from the fire, which is under investigation, and that the Red Cross was called in to assist displaced residents. Monica DeLancy, a renters' rights activist in the area, said she spoke to some of the families displaced by the fire and believes about 10 households were affected. Some of the families are receiving assistance from MUST Ministries, DeLancy said, and she is helping those affected navigate resources available to them. Cold, windy weather is forecast to continue early this week before a warming trend begins, according to the National Weather Service. The NWS station in Peachtree City extended the wind chill advisory through the afternoon on Christmas Day, and released a hazardous weather outlook which predicts more chilly weather. According to Cobb County, the MUST Hope House on Bells Ferry Road is open as a warming shelter to help people escape the freezing weather. Cobb County Water System cautioned via its Facebook page this week to prevent burst pipes during the freezing weather by dripping indoor faucets and heating homes to at least 55 degrees.  The Georgia Power' outage map registered six power outages in Cobb County on Saturday afternoon, with 42 customers affected.  Much of the continental United States has felt the chill of Winter Storm Elliot as it has moved across the county causing dangerous conditions. On Thursday, Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency, allowing state parks to open warming shelters to help deal with the effects of wind chill and potential power outages.  As the week progress, temperatures will climb with highs reaching the 60s by New Year's weekend.        See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29

Our friend, Gary Derechinsky, congregational leader at Beth Ariel in California, walks us through a study of the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1094/29