Podcast appearances and mentions of John Fawcett

Many of you will be familiar with the hymn 'Blessed be the tie', a very deep affirmation of the strength that comes when believers truly love each other. As so often there is a story behind the words. In the mid-eighteenth century, John Fawcett was a young Baptist preacher in poverty-stricken Wainsgate near Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire, when he received an invitation to come to a large and influential church in London. On the day of departure, with his family's possessions loaded onto a waggon, the distraught congregation begged him to stay – and he did, passing over the opportunity to minister in more affluent surroundings. In a remarkable demonstration of how precious these godly ties were, he remained faithfully ministering there for the rest of his life. May we draw fresh inspiration from the words he penned concerning the strength of our own relationships. As you will hear, I have written my own words to the tune, but with an occasional reference to the powerful original words of the hymn: God of hope and Lord of life, dearest lover of my soul You alone so worthy, You alone so dear. this is my ardent prayer: Jesus, make me evermore like You. No one else can fill my heart, no other passion satisfy; I am captured by Your beauty, and blessed by the tie that binds our hearts as one. Spirit-strong and Spirit-sure, Spirit-fired and Spirit-led, let all I am bow to serve and worship You. There is no splendour compared to knowing You, No lasting glory but Yours alone I yield my life to worship You Close companion, Shield, Defender, You confer such care on me. You reveal Yourself, dear Jesus, in speaking moments deep within my soul, that leave me trembling in awe and adoration, longing just to fill Your heart with joy. One thing I ask of You, One thing I desire: That you would open my eyes to see You in Your splendour, I want to gaze on Your beauty all the days of my life, and so become more like You, my Lord. Justin Coldstream wrote this musical arrangement for us, weaving in the theme of a popular folk song from Languedoc, (La Langue d'Oc), in the south of France. I had wondered if it might be possible to blend the two together, and he found a way to do it! Sue Harris reads the words I have written, and was joined by Thomas, Susanne and Julia Herzog, Ann Seifer, Alex Koderisch, Gabriele Kröhnert and Peter and Shirley Richards in this recent recording. These are the original words of the hymn: Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love; the fellowship of kindred minds is like to that above. 2 Before our Father's throne we pour our ardent prayers; our fears, our hopes, our aims are one, our comforts and our cares. 3 We share our mutual woes, our mutual burdens bear, and often for each other flows the sympathizing tear. 4 When we are called to part, it gives us inward pain; but we shall still be joined in heart, and hope to meet again. 5 This glorious hope revives our courage by the way; while each in expectation lives and waits to see the day. 6 From sorrow, toil, and pain, and sin, we shall be free; and perfect love and friendship reign through all eternity.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including a bombshell report from The New York Times revealing that former President Joe Biden did not personally sign off on all pardons, instead relying on auto pen, President Trump's comments on the matter, Trump's ultimatum to Russia regarding tariffs and Ghislaine Maxwell's potential testimony about Jeffrey Epstein's network. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, which has faced a preliminary injunction from U.S. District Court Judge Joseph LaPlante, the ongoing controversy regarding the DOJ's handling of Jeffrey Epstein's records, and the suspension of Secret Service personnel following an assassination attempt on President Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the FBI's criminal investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan and former FBI Director James Comey, the impressive fundraising efforts by Senate Republicans, the ongoing issues surrounding President Biden's health, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's controversial stance regarding ICE raids and the departure of X CEO Linda Yaccarino from the company.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the TSA's new policy allowing passengers to keep their shoes on during screening, President Trump's stance on immigration and the recent legislative efforts by Speaker Mike Johnson to codify Trump's executive orders, ensuring the America First agenda remains intact. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including Elon Musk launching a new political party and the latest in the Epstein file drama.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial verdict, President Trump's recent legal victory over CBS and Paramount, military aid being paused to Ukraine, Thomas Massie's stance on the Senate's reconciliation bill and Stephen Miller's defense of it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the top stories of the day, including President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill passing in the senate, President Trump's remarks about the new detention center for illegal immigrants in Florida and comments on Elon Musk's recent controversies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including Senator Thom Tillis's unexpected retirement announcement and the ongoing investigation into Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for employing illegal aliens on her staff. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the top stories of the day, including key Supreme Court rulings that align with President Trump's administration, the implications of a recent decision on universal injunctions and addresses the ongoing debate surrounding birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court's affirmation of Texas's law aimed at protecting minors from explicit online content, as well as Trump's termination of trade discussions with Canada over a new digital services tax. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including General Electric's decision to move washing machine production back to America, the recent contraction of the U.S. economy, consumer spending trends, and the challenges facing President Trump's signature "Big, Beautiful Bill in the Senate. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including President Trump's historic trip to the Hague, where he secured a monumental agreement with NATO on military spending, the reactions from NATO allies, and the ongoing tensions with the media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the ceasefire between Iran and Israel and President Trump's remarks on the situation, the nomination of Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, the ongoing tensions with Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez regarding U.S. actions in the Middle East, and Supreme Court rulings impacting immigration policy and deportation procedures. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the U.S. strikes against Iran, Iran's threats, and NATO's decision to increase defense spending.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's biggest stories, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling on President Trump's deployment of the National Guard in California, the ongoing debate surrounding the 2020 election fraud claims, and Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna's call to subpoena George Soros for his alleged role in destabilizing American democracy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including President Trump's diplomatic efforts with Iran, Trump's recent criticisms of Fox News, alarming statistics regarding ICE agents facing increased assaults, a new poll indicating a desire for leadership change among Democrats, the success of blue-collar wage growth during Trump's presidency, and the ongoing rejection of far-left policies by the American public.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including President Trump's remarks to a reporter about Iran, Fed chairman Jerome Powell stifling the Trump economy, and the Democrats' controversial exit from a Senate hearing on President Biden's cognitive abilities. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including Trump's arrival for the G7 summit, Senator Lindsey Graham's remarks advocating military action against Iran, and an update on self-deportation numbers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the latest happenings in the middle east, where Israel has launched a strike against Iran and the latest with the protests and riots across the country.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including remarks made by Pete Hegseth regarding military funding and medical research, the economic impact of tariffs and the Congressional Budget Office's findings on household incomes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including President Trump's recent announcement of a deal with China regarding rare earth minerals, the ongoing chaos in major cities due to federal immigration enforcement, Elon Musk's recent apology to Trump, and the House of Representatives' vote to repeal a controversial voting rights amendment in Washington D.C.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass's controversial statements linking the unrest to Donald Trump, violence against law enforcement, and recent polls showing public support for Trump's immigration policies amidst the turmoil. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including escalating situation in Los Angeles, where protests against ICE have erupted into chaos, President Trump's decision to send in the National Guard and potentially the Marines, Karen Bass blaming the president for the riots, and the ongoing feud between Elon Musk and Trump.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the latest political drama involving President Trump and Elon Musk, recent employment statistics, the impact of a federal judge on Trump's immigration policies, and questions surrounding President Biden's mental health.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including President Biden's response to allegations surrounding his mental health and the investigation initiated by President Trump, Trump's recent proclamation restricting immigration from several countries and the implications of a controversial ruling by Judge Boasberg regarding deported Venezuelan gang members.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including President Trump's proposed $9.5 billion DOGE cuts package, the ongoing investigation into Joe Biden's auto pen scandal, a federal lawsuit involving Newark's mayor and Air Canada's Pride month initiative.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the recent terrorist act in Boulder, Colorado, and the implications of immigration policies under the Biden administration, the Supreme Court's decision regarding bans on high-capacity magazines and AR15s, the significant drop in egg prices since Donald Trump's presidency and the remarkable crime rate reductions in New York City under Mayor Eric Adams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the US trade deficit and the drop in core inflation, Canada's economic struggles, the latest revelations from the FBI regarding January 6th and the disappointing ratings of CNN's Jake Tapper.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the latest revelations about Jeffrey Epstein's case, the controversial handling of evidence by the FBI under James Comey, the implications of the newly surfaced video evidence and the ongoing investigations into Biden-era policies, Cory Booker's new book following his marathon Senate speech, Meta's antitrust trial, John Deere's significant investment in America, and the House Oversight Committee's inquiries into Joe Biden's health. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including President Trump's latest proposal to make Canada the 51st state, CNN's plummeting viewership numbers, the U.S. Navy's decision to halt testing on cats and dogs, questioning the ethics of such practices, Senator Marco Rubio's visa ban on foreign officials for censoring Americans and Elon Musk's critical view of a recent spending bill. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including RFK Jr.'s alarming MAHA report on American healthcare spending, the U.S. Treasury's decision to phase out the penny, President Trump's ongoing battle with Harvard University regarding foreign student enrollment, and the House's passage of a crucial bill under Mike Johnson's leadership.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the tense meeting between President Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Trump's fiery exchanges with the media, Elon Musk's response to Bill Gates' comments regarding Dogecoin and the ongoing investigation into Andrew Cuomo's COVID-19 nursing home policies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the Supreme Court's recent ruling allows the Trump administration to strip legal protections from over 350,000 Venezuelans, the House Budget Committee has passed President Trump's budget reconciliation package, sparking intense negotiations among Republicans, more legal troubles for Attorney General Leticia James and new investigations by Congressman James Comer into the Biden family.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including President Trump reacting to former FBI Director James Comey's 8647 social media post and current FBI Director Kash Patel moving the agency out of the Hoover building.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including President Trump's potential peace deal with Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson decides to cancel votes, the ongoing border security debate involving Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and the Supreme Court's deliberations on birthright citizenship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including President Trump securing a historic $1.2 trillion economic commitment from Qatar, the latest sanctions imposed on Iran and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's support for a stock trading ban among Congress members.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including President Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia and the potential for $600 billion in investments in the U.S. and Trump's executive orders aimed at reducing drug prices and a historic trade deal with China that promises to cut tariffs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the recent removal of FEMA's acting chief, Cameron Hamilton, after his opposition to the administration's plans to abolish the agency, President Trump's bold diplomatic moves regarding the Ukraine conflict, the adoption of new city flags in Salt Lake City and Boise supporting LGBTQ rights, and the potential impact of Gavin Newsom's policies on gas prices in California. Additionally, a shocking poll reveals public sentiment towards Elon Musk's involvement in government efficiency efforts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the election of the first American Pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, as Pope Leo XIV, President Trump's unveiling of a new trade deal with the UK, enforcement of the Real ID act, the Trump administration's release of audio related to Biden's classified documents interview, and the FBI's investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James over mortgage fraud allegations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including newly declassified documents revealing the Biden administration's investigation into conservatives accused of spreading disinformation, ICE raids on restaurants linked to media figures, a thwarted attack at a Lady Gaga concert, and the blocking of President Trump's efforts to dismantle federal agencies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including President Trump's meeting with newly elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the controversy surrounding the nomination of Ed Martin for D.C. U.S. Attorney, Senator Thom Tillis's stance on the January 6th events, and recent job losses at Columbia University due to federal funding cutsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including President Trump wanting to reopen Alcatraz, the potential implementing of a 100% tariff on foreign films to revive the American movie industry, as well as updates on the Diddy trial.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the latest job statistics, President Trump's actions against sanctuary cities and Harvard's tax-exempt status, and CBS News receiving award nominations despite their practices involving selective editing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including the departure of National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and his deputy, Alex Wong, from the White House, the ongoing tensions within the Democratic Party regarding their recent trips to El Salvador, the failed Senate vote on President Trump's tariffs and the newly signed deal between the United States and Ukraine regarding rare earth minerals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including the fiery Oval Office interview where Trump defends his administration's strict immigration policies against ABC News anchor Terry Moran.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's biggest stories, including President Trump's first 100 days in office, Senator Rand Paul siding with democrats, the passing of the Take It Down Act aimed at combating deepfakes, and challenges Tesla owners are facing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including President Trump's proposed income tax changes, IBM's significant investment in U.S. manufacturing, polling data on immigration policies, and educational issues in Illinois. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's top stories, including President Trump and First Lady Melania's trip to Italy for Pope Francis's funeral, Trump's recent interview with Time magazine regarding trade negotiations with China amidst ongoing tensions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio's stern warning to NATO members about defense budgets, Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene's potential Senate run, and the arrest of a Wisconsin judge for obstructing immigration enforcement. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down today's biggest stories, including President Trump's comments on Ukraine and Crimea, the legal battles surrounding immigration policies, and the scrutiny of ActBlue as a potential foreign influence in American elections.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Fawcett breaks down the biggest stories of the day, including Zelensky's rejection of a peace deal framework proposed by the Trump administration, President Trump's comments regarding the Epstein documents and his legal battles with Perkins Coie, a law firm linked to past election controversies, Elon Musk's potential exit from Doge, and Senator Dick Durbin's retirement announcement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.