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The phrase “I was blind, but now I see” has become a powerful testimony for so many. It was first spoken by a man, born blind, whom Jesus healed in John 9. When questioned by skeptics, he cut through their theological debates with the simple power of his experience, declaring, “One thing I do know! I was blind, but now I see.” These words were later immortalized in the hymn “Amazing Grace,” written by John Newton, a former slave trader whose life was radically transformed by God. His eyes were opened not only to his own sin but to the saving light of Christ.This journey from blindness to sight is not just about our physical eyes but the spiritual condition of our souls. We can have perfect vision yet be blind to God's love, our purpose, or the injustices around us. The good news is that Jesus is still in the sight saving business. He can break through the fog of confusion, sin, and despair to help us see again. The story of the Apostle Paul's conversion in Acts nine shows us that no one is beyond the reach of God's transformative grace. His journey teaches us that no matter how we start, God can give us a new story.
Comment se rendre réellement compte de ce qu'ont vécu pendant la traite négrière les personnes transformées en esclaves et transportées à travers l'Atlantique pour être vendues à des planteurs ? Un livre d'histoire qui vient d'être traduit en français nous plonge dans la brutalité du quotidien des esclaves. Cet ouvrage est intitulé Le Zorg, du nom d'un navire négrier à bord duquel s'est déroulé un épisode d'une rare cruauté à la fin du 18e siècle. Une tragédie qui, une fois connue, a joué un rôle déterminant dans le combat des abolitionnistes. Pour en parler, nous recevons l'auteur du livre Siddharth Kara, universitaire à Harvard et à Nottingham. RFI : Que s'est-il passé à bord du Zorg à la fin de l'année 1781 ? Siddharth Kara : Le navire s'est égaré. Il a été détourné par des tempêtes et, au cours de son voyage vers la Jamaïque, il a semblé manquer d'eau. L'équipage a dû prendre une décision… et pour réduire la consommation d'eau, cette décision a été de jeter par-dessus bord plus de 130 esclaves africains. Ils ont commencé, par les femmes et les enfants qu'ils ont jetés directement à la mer, il y avait un bébé. Ensuite, ils ont sélectionné les hommes les plus malades, un par un, deux par deux, enchaînés, entravés. Après de longs mois passés dans l'enfer de la cale de ce navire négrier, ils ont été jetés à la mer. L'équipage a agi ainsi parce qu'il craignait de manquer d'eau et de ne pas atteindre la Jamaïque à temps. Cette histoire a été révélée au public parce que les armateurs ont demandé une indemnisation pour ce qu'ils ont décrit, dans un déni total d'humanité, comme une « cargaison perdue ». Pouvez-vous nous expliquer ce qui s'est passé ensuite ? Le marchand d'esclaves, le propriétaire du navire, était cupide, il était attaché à son argent. Plus de la moitié des esclaves du Zorg étaient morts, alors que le taux de mortalité habituel sur un navire négrier britannique était d'environ 15%... Il n'a pas pu accepter cette perte. Or, à l'époque, les navires et leur cargaison étaient assurés pour la traversée de l'Atlantique. Il a donc déposé une demande d'indemnisation, en réclamant une compensation pour la perte de plus de 130 esclaves. L'assureur a refusé, parce qu'il était surpris par ce taux de mortalité aussi élevé. Le marchand aurait pu en rester là, mais la cupidité l'a poussé à engager un procès. Il a gagné : il a été décidé que l'assurance devait indemniser la perte des esclaves assassinés. Mais quelqu'un assistait à l'audience ce jour-là et s'est demandé pourquoi on parlait d'assurance plutôt que de meurtre. Il a écrit une lettre anonyme posant cette question, publiée le lendemain dans les journaux londoniens. Cette lettre a été remarquée par un groupe naissant d'abolitionnistes en Angleterre, qui y ont vu la preuve des horreurs de la traite. Ils se sont réunis, sous la direction de Granville Sharp, une figure fondatrice de l'abolitionnisme anglais, et ont convaincu les assureurs de demander un nouveau procès. Lors de ce second procès, une question fondamentale a été débattue : ces Africains étaient-ils des biens ou des personnes ? Des animaux ou des êtres humains ? Ce débat, porté devant le Lord Chief Justice de l'Empire britannique, a contribué à lancer le premier mouvement abolitionniste. L'une des forces de votre travail réside dans la précision avec laquelle vous décrivez l'expérience vécue par les personnes capturées et vendues comme esclaves. L'horreur de l'esclavage est démultipliée par des violences constantes : les coups de fouet, les viols, la vie dans la puanteur des excréments, l'enfermement dans les cales. Pouvez-vous donner quelques exemples tirés de votre livre ? Nous savons ce qu'est l'esclavage, nous en connaissons l'existence, mais nous ne plongeons jamais dans l'horreur brute de la traversée forcée des Africains à travers l'Atlantique. À bord des navires, de nombreux instruments de torture étaient utilisés pour maintenir le contrôle. Les violences sexuelles contre les femmes et les enfants étaient constantes. Un ancien capitaine négrier devenu abolitionniste, John Newton, racontait qu'il voyait ses marins assouvir leurs pulsions sur des fillettes de neuf ou dix ans. Dans les cales, les captifs étaient enchaînés, contraints de vivre dans leurs excréments et leur urine, avec à peine quelques seaux inaccessibles. Tous contractaient la dysenterie. Imaginez le mal de mer, les vomissements continus, sans même pouvoir s'asseoir. Ils étaient entassés comme des livres sur une étagère, dans la chaleur, la putréfaction et les immondices. Voilà pourquoi les taux de mortalité étaient si élevés. La puissance des intérêts financiers liés à la traite apparaît clairement dans votre livre. On a l'impression que la traite occupait une place majeure dans l'économie britannique à la fin du 18e siècle. Absolument. Prenons un indicateur : en 1775, juste avant la guerre d'indépendance américaine, les exportations de sucre de la Jamaïque vers l'Angleterre étaient cinq fois supérieures à l'ensemble des exportations des treize colonies américaines réunies. Le sucre était la ressource stratégique de l'époque, produite grâce au travail forcé des esclaves. Comment évaluez-vous la manière dont le monde traite aujourd'hui la mémoire de l'esclavage ? Existe-t-il une conscience globale de ce que cela a représenté, ou observe-t-on encore des formes de déni ? Nous restons encore à la surface de notre reconnaissance de ce qui s'est passé durant ces 350 années, cette tâche sur la conscience humaine. Il existe encore un certain déni quant à l'ampleur et à la gravité des faits. J'espère que l'histoire du Zorg contribuera à une compréhension plus complète, car on ne peut envisager de réparer cette période sans en mesurer pleinement la violence et l'ampleur. Et nous n'y sommes pas encore. Le 25 mars dernier, le Ghana a conduit l'Assemblée générale de l'ONU à qualifier la traite négrière de crime le plus grave contre l'humanité. Cette qualification vous paraît-elle justifiée et utile ? Absolument. Elle est justifiée. Césaire a déclaré que l'Europe se tient devant la communauté mondiale, responsable du plus grand amas de cadavres de l'histoire humaine. Et il parlait de la traite négrière. Des millions de personnes ont été torturées, violentées et tuées, et des millions d'autres condamnées à une vie de travail forcé. La culture du sucre était l'une des formes de travail les plus dures et violentes. C'est l'un des crimes les plus graves en raison de son ampleur, de sa durée — plus de trois siècles et demi — et de ses conséquences encore visibles aujourd'hui en Afrique. Il doit y avoir une forme de réparation entre les pays du Nord et les pays africains. Le Zorg, de Siddharth Kara, un ouvrage publié aux éditions Paulsen, 304 pages, 2026. À écouter aussiDes rives de la Méditerranée au Sahara : vérités et tabous des esclavages dans le monde musulman À lire aussiL'odyssée des Tinchant, de l'esclavage à la résistance: une histoire-monde
“The Fruit of the Spirit, Part 4” - a final lesson on the last 3 characteristics of the fruit of the Spirit - faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control - as supernatural evidence of genuine salvation, produced not by human effort but by the indwelling Holy Spirit. Music: “How Glorious He!” Lyrics by John Newton. Arranged by Toby Logsdon. Performed by “Christus Super Omnia!” Copyright ©TobyLogsdon, 2026
In this powerful message from Acts 15, Pastor Jeremy Schell explores one of the most important questions in Christianity: What actually saves us? Through the story of the Jerusalem Council, the early church wrestles with whether salvation comes through religious works or through the grace of Jesus Christ alone. Using the remarkable story of John Newton, the former slave ship captain who wrote Amazing Grace, Pastor Jeremy reveals how God's grace transforms lives, removes shame, and unites people under the gospel.
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Romans 7 A New Relationship (vv. 1-6) Law - Religion = have to - performance Christ - Relationship = want to- transformance A New Reality (vv. 7-12) The law requires perfection I am still not perfect A New Rivalry (vv. 13-25) Personal contradiction Internal conflict Eventual conclusion More to Consider A real Christian is an odd number, anyway. He feels supreme love for One whom he has never seen; talks familiarly every day to Someone he cannot see; expects to go to heaven on the virtue of Another; empties himself in order to be full; admits he is wrong so he can be declared right; goes down in order to get up; is strongest when he is weakest; richest when he is poorest and happiest when he feels the worst. He dies so he can live; forsakes in order to have; gives away so he can keep; sees the invisible, hears the inaudible, and knows that which passeth knowledge. True spirituality manifests itself in certain dominant desires. First is the desire to be holy rather than happy. A man may be considered spiritual when he wants to see the honor of God advanced through his life even if it means that he himself must suffer temporary dishonor or loss. The spiritual man wants to carry his cross. Again, a Christian is spiritual when he sees everything from God's viewpoint. Another desire of the spiritual man is to die right rather than to live wrong. The desire to see others advance at his expense. The spiritual man habitually makes eternity-judgments instead of time-judgments. A.W Tozer I am not what I might be, I am not what I ought to be, I am not what I wish to be, I am not what I hope to be. But I thank God I am not what I once was, and I can say with the great apostle, "By the grace of God I am what I am. John Newton.
El espacio Bite reflexiona sobre el desplazamiento de la música cristiana contemporánea desde una adoración teocéntrica hacia una alabanza centrada en el yo del creyente. Analiza un estudio comparativo de pronombres entre Isaac Watts (39% centrados en el hombre), John Newton (49,5%), Hillsong (52%) y Bethel Music (59%) frente al 37,5% del libro de los Salmos. Conversa con Fabricio Rodulfo, líder de medios y recursos en español de Gracia Soberana Música, sobre cómo el 'individualismo expresivo' descrito por Carl Truman ha permeado las letras modernas, sustituyendo doctrina sólida por frases intercambiables. Concluye llamando a recuperar canciones que canten 'salmos, himnos y cánticos espirituales' (Colosenses 3:16) con el carácter y las obras de Dios en el centro.
A talk from the Mbird OKC Conference "Grace in the Grind". 2016. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
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Once a self-proclaimed “wretch,” John Newton's conversion led him to become a renowned preacher, abolitionist, evangelical author, and composer of hymns such as “Amazing Grace.” Join John Bradshaw on location in England for the second episode of “Men of Faith” and learn how to respond to God's grace today and receive a new heart and hope for the future.
La esclavitud fue una institución milenaria y universal. Existió en todas las civilizaciones a lo largo y ancho del mundo. Da igual donde y cuando miremos. La encontramos en Sumeria, en la antigua Roma, en el islam y en los imperios prehispánicos de América. Nadie la cuestionaba y parecía que iba a existir siempre. Pero entre finales del siglo XVIII y finales del XIX esa estructura se desmoronó. Las raíces del movimiento abolicionista se encuentran en el cristianismo, que aceptó la esclavitud, pero no entre cristianos. En la Edad Media la esclavitud se redujo mucho en Europa occidental, pero resurgió con fuerza tras la llegada de los portugueses al golfo de Guinea y de los españoles al continente americano. Isabel la Católica prohibió esclavizar a los indígenas, pero no a los africanos, lo que permitió que los españoles primero y luego las potencias europeas con intereses en América empezasen a llevar esclavos desde África dando origen a la trata atlántica. El abolicionismo en América surgió entre entre los cuáqueros. En el siglo XVIII se sumaron predicadores como John Newton, autor de Amazing Grace, y filósofos ilustrados como Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Voltaire y Kant, que ofrecieron a la causa de la abolición un fundamento racional y secular. El Reino Unido, curiosamente la mayor potencia esclavista de la época, fue quien más esfuerzos hizo por acabar con la esclavitud. El caso Somerset de 1772 liberó a los esclavos en suelo inglés. Años más tarde la Sociedad para la Abolición, fundada en 1787, creo la campaña política moderna con panfletos, medallones, boicots y peticiones al parlamento. Crearon también un nuevo género, el de los testimonios de antiguos esclavos. Algunos como los de Olaudah Equiano, Quobna Cugoano, Ignatius Sancho y Mary Prince conmovieron a la opinión pública y fueron de vital importancia para influir sobre la agenda legislativa. En el Parlamento un diputado llamado William Wilberforce fue quien se encargó de dar la batalla durante casi 20 años hasta lograr la prohibición de la trata en 1807. La Royal Navy comenzó a patrullar las costas africanas para capturar a los barcos negreros. La diplomacia británica, entretanto, presionaba a las potencias coloniales para que ilegalizasen la compra de esclavos. En 1833 el parlamento aprobó la Slavery Abolition Act que liberó a los 800.000 esclavos del imperio. Los dueños fueron indemnizados con una suma tan elevada que el Gobierno británico tuvo que pedir el dinero prestado. Francia abolió definitivamente la esclavitud en 1848, los Países Bajos en 1863, Portugal en 1869. Estados Unidos resolvió la cuestión en el campo de batalla con una una guerra civil que alumbró la Decimotercera Enmienda de 1865. En España la abolición llegó primero a Puerto Rico en 1873 y luego a Cuba en 1886, tras el sistema transitorio del patronato. Brasil hizo lo propio en 1888, pero aquello costó el trono a los Braganza. El proceso coincidió con la revolución industrial, pero las plantaciones en las Antillas eran rentables. Había algo más que empujó esta idea, el convencimiento íntimo de aquellos europeos de que la esclavitud era incompatible con la dignidad humana. Eso persuadió a las mismas sociedades que se beneficiaban de ella para que renunciaran voluntariamente a una institución milenaria en apenas cinco generaciones. En El Contrasello: 0:00 Introducción 3:50 Abolición de la esclavitud 1:15:16 La desamortización de Mendizábal Bibliografía: "Breve historia de la esclavitud” de James Walvin - https://amzn.to/42AhJUr “Slavery: A World History” de Milton Meltzer - https://amzn.to/439sSM8 “Slavery: A World History” de Milton Meltzer - https://amzn.to/439sSM8 “The slave trade” de Hugh Thomas - https://amzn.to/4wMgTlB “Esclavitud. Una historia de la humanidad” de Michael Zeuske - https://amzn.to/4d8n9w6 · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Contra el pesimismo”… https://amzn.to/4m1RX2R · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Contra la Revolución Francesa”… https://amzn.to/4aF0LpZ · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva #FernandoDiazVillanueva #esclavitud #abolicion Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
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I greet you in Jesus' precious name! It is Monday morning, the 11th of May, 2026, and this is your friend, Angus Buchan, with a thought for today. We start in the Book of Deuteronomy 4:24: “For the Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.” Then we go to the New Testament, to the Book of Matthew 22:37: “Jesus said to him, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.' ” This is straightforward, and it is very serious. The Lord says, “There is no other God but Me.” We cannot serve any other god and expect to serve the Lord Jesus Christ as well. I want to say something very seriously this morning. We must never tease God. Do you know what I mean? I mean if you get a young man and a young lady and they go out, and the young lady thinks that if she teases her boyfriend, then he will love her more, or even more seriously, a husband and wife - if the husband starts to look around and play the fool with another woman and then think that his wife will love him more, it actually works in the opposite. It puts a wedge and a division of mistrust in their relationship.Now, the same thing applies with the Lord. The Lord says, “There will be no other gods but Me.” And we need to understand that. I want to ask you a question. Is there any other god that you know of who has died for his people? No, there is no other god, only Jesus Christ who came to earth, He died for our sins that we might be saved. Now, the least we can do is put Him as the most important Person in our lives.I want to tell you, as I am getting older, each day I love Him more intensely. When I think of what He has done for a wretched soul like me. That is why John Newton could write that wonderful hymn, Amazing Grace: “I once was lost but now I am found, was blind but now I see.” Today, understand one thing. There is no second, third or fourth god in your life. It has to be Jesus Christ, Him, first and foremost, and then secondly, your loved one, your wife, your husband, your child, but Jesus first.God bless you as you put Him first in your life today.Goodbye
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This sermon centers on the profound spiritual and moral influence of mothers, using personal testimony and biblical examples to affirm their vital role in shaping godly generations. Though the speaker's own mother was not a Christian, her consistent teaching about human dignity and her quiet faith in God's creation planted seeds that later bore fruit, culminating in her unexpected conversion at the end of her life. Drawing from Scripture, the message highlights Jochebed, Hannah, and Mary as exemplars of faith, sacrifice, and devotion—mothers who trusted God with their children's futures, even when it meant surrendering them to divine purpose. The sermon emphasizes that a mother's faith, prayer, and consistent instruction, even when unseen or unappreciated, can have eternal consequences, as illustrated by the transformative life of the hymn writer John Newton. Ultimately, it calls mothers to persevere in faith, reminding them that their influence, rooted in God's Word and prayer, is invaluable and will one day be honored in heaven.
This weekend our worship service emphasizes one of the blessings of Christ's resurrection, the privilege and power of prayer. Our hymn, "Approach, My Soul, the Mercy Seat" is a hymn by John Newton about prayer. Jesus invites us: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28-30) In our lives in this fallen world we are going to face trials. Our sin, Satan, and thing outside of us and inside of us threaten us, often cause us to despair. David writes: "There is no soundness in my flesh Because of Your anger, Nor any health in my bones Because of my sin. For my iniquities have gone over my head; Like a heavy burden they are too heavy for me. My wounds are foul and festering Because of my foolishness. I am troubled, I am bowed down greatly; I go mourning all the day long." (Psalm 38:4-7) For this reason we come to Jesus knowing what He has done for us! Newton writes: O wondrous Love, to bleed and die, To bear the cross and shame, That guilty sinners such as I Might plead Thy gracious Name! Thanks be to Jesus for all He has done for us through His life and death!
A talk from the Mbird OKC Conference "Grace in the Grind". 2016. Property of Mockingbird Ministries, all rights reserved (www.mbird.com).
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For this week's Friday Free-for-all Dr. John Newton, vice president of public policy and economic analysis at American Farm Bureau Federation, joins Jim Wiesemeyer of Wiesemeyer's Perspectives podcast and host Chip Flory to discuss the House passing a new Farm Bill, and prospects for it in the Senate, what's next in the campaign for year-round E15, the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Trump and China President Xi, North American trade and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Newton's early years were marked by rebellion, sin, and involvement in the slave trade. But through God's transformative grace, Newton's life was changed after a storm at sea led to his conversion. Join John Bradshaw on location in England and discover how his newfound faith set him on a path to become both a compelling preacher and an advocate for the abolitionist movement.
John Newton's early years were marked by rebellion, sin, and involvement in the slave trade. But through God's transformative grace, Newton's life was changed after a storm at sea led to his conversion. Join John Bradshaw on location in England and discover how his newfound faith set him on a path to become both a compelling preacher and an advocate for the abolitionist movement.
John Newton was an eighteenth-century Anglican minister who is best known as the writer of the hymn ‘Amazing Grace'. Yet he was also the leading pastoral counsellor of his generation, maintaining a prolific letter-writing ministry of pastoral care to dozens of people from all walks of life who wrote seeking his advice. But why was Newton's counsel so popular? Dr Palmer will seek to answer this question by exploring Newton's unique theology of suffering, which formed an essential structure that informed and shaped his model of soul care. Influenced by this doctrine, Newton's manner and methodology of pastoral care are explored, highlighting key principles of his strategy as he sought to care for others.Teaching by Dr Keith PalmerFor more information on SMTI, please click here: https://smti.co.za/ For more information on the Biblical Counsellors Association of Africa (BCAA, formerly ACBC Africa), please click here: https://bcaa.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/
John Newton was an eighteenth-century Anglican minister who is best known as the writer of the hymn ‘Amazing Grace'. Yet he was also the leading pastoral counsellor of his generation, maintaining a prolific letter-writing ministry of pastoral care to dozens of people from all walks of life who wrote seeking his advice. But why was Newton's counsel so popular? Dr Palmer will seek to answer this question by exploring Newton's unique theology of suffering, which formed an essential structure that informed and shaped his model of soul care. Influenced by this doctrine, Newton's manner and methodology of pastoral care are explored, highlighting key principles of his strategy as he sought to care for others.Teaching by Dr Keith PalmerFor more information on SMTI, please click here: https://smti.co.za/ For more information on the Biblical Counsellors Association of Africa (BCAA, formerly ACBC Africa), please click here: https://bcaa.co.za/For more information on Lynnwood Baptist Church, please click here: https://lynnwoodbaptistchurch.co.za/
Podcast: Tech Transformed podcastGuest: John Newton, Chief Innovation Strategist at HylandHost: Dana Gardner, President and Principal Analyst at Interabor SolutionsEnterprise leaders rushing to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into their operations often think the biggest challenge is the technology itself. In reality, the issue is much closer to home. It's in the piles of unstructured enterprise data spread across documents, systems, and repositories.In the recent episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, John Newton, Chief Innovation Strategist at Hyland, sits down with host Dana Gardner, President and Principal Analyst at Interabor Solutions. They discussed how enterprises can unlock the full value of enterprise AI by addressing fragmented information and building stronger governance frameworks.Their conversation highlights that unstructured data is not an obstacle; it is the foundation for next-generation AI-driven productivity. As Newton stated, “The opportunity to truly use AI and use it effectively in your organisation really depends on that unstructured information.”For companies looking to adopt AI on a large scale, the real work is in organising and contextualising their internal knowledge.Is Unstructured Data the Hidden Fuel for Enterprise AI?Most enterprise data does not sit neatly in structured databases. Instead, it exists in contracts, reports, emails, videos, policies, and operational documents, creating a vast amount of unstructured content.The enormous amount of such unstructured data ends up creating a challenge for AI projects that rely solely on foundation models. Large language models (LLMs) may be trained on public data, but they cannot inherently access proprietary business intelligence.Newton argued that enterprise AI must therefore be built around internal knowledge systems. “Foundation models can't train on your internal information,” he explained. “What you really want is that information to be part of the AI when you're answering questions, doing research, or executing business processes.”This change requires organisations to rethink how information flows across the enterprise. Instead of isolated systems—CRM platforms, ERP databases, content repositories—companies need an interconnected information structure that connects multiple sources in real time.Such a structure enables AI systems and AI agents to find the right data at the right time. This also improves decision-making, automation, and operational intelligence.How to Reorganise Chaotic Unstructured Data?If unstructured data is the fuel, curation is the engine that drives effective AI. Newton emphasised that an enterprise data strategy must start with mapping, organising, and cleaning information assets. The aim is to reduce noise and increase clarity.“I like to look at things from a signal-to-noise perspective,” Newton says. “Curation is the key to removing uncertainty in the information.”The method could typically comprise a combination of several enterprise technologies such as content management platforms with business process management (BPM) and AI agents and LLMs.A pairing of the above strategies is aimed at helping enterprise data become more valuable. Enterprises can implement AI models to automate workflows, enhance knowledge discovery, and speed up processes across departments—from finance and manufacturing to customer operations.Importantly, Newton noted that this work also allows flexibility in the AI ecosystem. With a solid information foundation, companies can use open-source models, hyperscaler services, or internal AI deployments without tying themselves to a single vendor.In other words, an enterprise AI strategy should first focus on data readiness, not model selection.Key TakeawaysUnstructured data is the foundation for effective enterprise AI.Data curation improves AI accuracy and reduces information noise.Connecting enterprise systems enables AI to deliver real-time insights.AI guardrails help manage security, compliance, and data governance.AI automation boosts employee productivity by reducing repetitive work.Chapters00:00 Unlocking AI's Potential with Unstructured Data05:20 Signal to Noise: The Clarity Challenge11:21 Guardrails for AI: Balancing Control and Flexibility14:41 Harnessing the Enterprise Context Engine17:48 Real-World Applications: Case Studies in AI20:37 Curation: The Key to Effective Automation22:21 Future Business Value: Productivity and BeyondFor more information, please visit hyland.comTo stay updated on B2B Tech front and centre, follow EM360Tech:YouTube: @enterprisemanagement360LinkedIn: @EM360TechX: @EM360TechFollow Hyland on all its major platforms:YouTube: @HylandAILinkedIn: HylandX: @Hyland#UnstructuredData #EnterpriseAI #DataCuration #AIGuardrails #LLMs #AIAutomation #FragmentedData #InformationManagement #SignalToNoise #EnterpriseContext #TechTransformedPodcast #Hyland #B2BTech
LEITURA BÍBLICA DO DIA: 2 CRÔNICAS 20:21-26 PLANO DE LEITURA ANUAL: 2 SAMUEL 6–8; LUCAS 15:1-10 Já fez seu devocional hoje? Aproveite e marque um amigo para fazer junto com você! Confira: O poeta William Cowper lutou contra a depressão por muito tempo e após tentar suicidar-se, foi internado. Sob os cuidados de um médico cristão, Cowper descobriu a fé e aceitou confiar em Jesus. Logo depois, ele conheceu o pastor e compositor John Newton, que o encorajou a colaborar com o hinário de sua igreja. Um dos hinos que escreveu foi “Deus se move de forma misteriosa”, sobre a sua experiência: “Vós, santos medrosos, encorajem-se! As nuvens que vocês tanto temem são grandes em misericórdia, e trarão bênçãos sobre vossas cabeças” (tradução livre). Como Cowper, o povo de Judá encontrou a bondade divina inesperadamente. Quando os exércitos invadiram sua nação, o rei Josafá reuniu o povo para orar. Enquanto o exército de Judá marchava, homens nas primeiras fileiras louvavam a Deus (2 CRÔNICAS 20:21). Os inimigos lutaram contra si mesmos e “Não escapou nem um só”, e os israelitas “saíram para recolher os despojos”, tantos bens que “levaram três dias para recolher tudo” (vv.24-25). No quarto dia, o local onde a força invasora hostil se reuniu contra o povo de Deus foi nomeado de vale de Beracá (v.26), literal mente, “o vale do louvor” ou “bênção”. Que mudança! A misericórdia de Deus transforma até mesmo o vale mais difícil em um local de louvor quando os consagramos a Ele. Por: JAMES BANKS
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80 episodes in… and this one hits different.Brad dives into Gospel of Luke chapter 5 and unpacks a simple but uncomfortable truth:You can have Jesus in your boat… and still not be doing what He says. From empty nets to overflowing boats, this episode is all about what happens when obedience finally kicks in. Because let's be honest—most of us believe, but hesitate when it's time to actually trust.Brad keeps it real:following Jesus doesn't mean you won't feel tiredgoing deeper isn't comfortableand staying shallow is always easierBut the breakthrough?It's always on the other side of obedience.With a powerful story of John Newton and a personal reflection on faith, leadership, and real-life struggle, this episode challenges you to stop coasting and start moving.Big idea:Don't just have Jesus in your life—listen to Him.If you've been stuck, hesitant, or playing it safe, this one's for you.Follow Brad Here:https://www.instagram.com/bradlowe1979/This show is brought to you by The Hopecast Networkhttps://www.instagram.com/hopecastnetwork/
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John Newton, the composer of "Amazing Grace," was asked by a friend how he could know he truly had communion and fellowship with God.In Newton's reply he pointed to several realities, the first of which we focused on in this message: Communion with God presupposes union with God through faith in Jesus Christ.John Newton's full letter is linked below.
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John Newton was a prolific writer of pastoral letters - letters which have been used of the Lord to encourage, challenge, and counsel many people beyond their original recipients. In this bonus episode, we talk with Grant Gordon, who has studied and collated many of Newton's letters. His volume Wise Counsel, representing many of Newton's letters to the Baptist pastor John Ryland Jr., has now been updated and we hear a bit more about the features of this new edition. Grant Gordon has pastored a number of baptistic churches in Ontario, Canada, and elsewhere, and served as an adjunct professor of Christian Ethics at Central Baptist Seminary (now Heritage Seminary, Cambridge, Ontario). Buy Wise Counsel: John Newton's Letters to John Ryland Jr., edited by Grant Gordon Explore the work of the Banner of Truth: www.banneroftruth.org Subscribe to the Magazine (print/digital/both): www.banneroftruth.org/magazine Leave us your feedback or a testimony: www.speakpipe.com/magazinepodcast
Is there a sin in your past that feels too big for God to forgive? Whether you're struggling with "minor" mistakes or deep-seated shame, the message of Leviticus 16 offers a radical promise: God has made a way to remove the barrier of your sin forever.In the series finale of "Into His Presence," we explore the "Day of Atonement" and the literal heart of the Bible's message on holiness. From the story of slave-ship captain John Newton to the mystery of the Scapegoat, discover how Jesus Christ became our final sacrifice to set our consciences free.
What if your child graduated with straight A's but had no wisdom, no courage, and no character? Grades were never meant to be the real goal — and this episode is going to challenge everything you thought homeschooling was supposed to accomplish.We are breaking down why character education is the foundation your homeschool actually needs, and sharing 3 practical ways to start building it in your home this week:✅Why curriculum delivers information but character determines everything else✅1 question to ask at dinner tonight that builds character, ownership and leadership✅How to focus on just one character quality for 3 to 4 months without overwhelm✅Why a single Bible verse can do more for your child than any curriculum can✅The tool that helps your whole family work on character together every single dayGrab the Character Training Toolkit mentioned in this episode and start building what really matters in your homeschool.Resources for YouCharacter Training Toolkit (charts, e-book, videos)Free Character Mini Chart Show Notes:The Real Goal of Homeschooling: Raising Kids with Godly CharacterIf your child graduates with straight A's but lacks wisdom, character, and courage — have you really succeeded? Grades were never meant to be the goal of education. Today I want to talk about the real goal of homeschooling.God Uses Young Leaders — Not Just Good Test TakersWhen we go back and look at Scripture, we see repeatedly that God does use young leaders. But these leaders aren't necessarily ones that just passed the test. It goes so much deeper than that.David led Israel as a young man. He killed Goliath with some rocks. Daniel influenced kings through wisdom and character. They both had godly character and they had faith.We have the freedom to raise thinkers, leaders, and disciples. And that is exactly what we should be doing.Here's the thing. Curriculum delivers information. Character determines how that information is used. Let me repeat that. Curriculum delivers information. Character determines how that information is used.The Story of William WilberforceI want to tell you a little story about a man named William Wilberforce. His dad died when he was 9, so his mom sent him to London to live with his aunt and uncle. They were believers, and there was a lot of Christian influence in the home.He was exposed to a man named George Whitfield and became a believer himself at the age of 12. He also became friends with John Newton — for those of you who don't know who John Newton is, he wrote Amazing Grace. He was a slave trader who turned pastor. Wilberforce started seeking spiritual counsel from John Newton.And he said this: God had set before me two objects — the suppression of the slave trade, the reformation of manners.This took a lot of courage. Christian worldview drives out slavery — it is an anti-slavery mission. But this cause was very unpopular in Parliament back in the day.Wilberforce became the target of ridicule, political attacks, and even assassination threats. People wanted to kill him because he wanted to get rid of the slave trade. Admiral Nelson was so irate that he actually pummeled Wilberforce on the street.Twenty Years of PerseveranceHe began in 1793. He introduced an abolition bill. It failed by 8 votes. Then he had a new bill banning British ships from the slave trade. It failed by 2 votes. His political allies began to abandon him, but he continued to introduce abolition bills year after year.Twenty years of influencing public opinion. And he began to see the tide turn against the evils of slavery.Fast forward to February 23, 1807. He's in the House of Commons. The room rose to its feet, turned to Wilberforce, and began to cheer — three rousing Hip Hip Hoorays — while Wilberforce sat with his head bowed and wept. He was so overcome. The vote passed 283 to 16.They had abolished the British slave trade.That's the kind of person I want my kids to be. And I'm sure you want your kids to be strong in their faith but also strong in character. That is the character of a leader — faith-driven purpose, moral courage, perseverance despite failure after failure, a long-term vision, and a leadership stand that protects millions of lives.How to Build Godly Character in Your KidsSo how can we take this story and apply it to you? I believe we need to be raising our kids to have courage, perseverance, and endurance. And I think we take it off of our shoulders and put it on God's shoulders to train our kids in godly character. It was godly character that got Wilberforce through 20 years.I wouldn't try to tackle every character quality at once. I would choose one character quality that your kids need to work on and spend 3 or 4 months on it. Find a verse that reinforces that godly character. Let your kids memorize it and say it every morning at breakfast. And then, when they struggle and they don't do it, you bring them back to that verse. It's always back to God's words — not my words.One of the things we have put out is our Character Training Toolkit. There are three charts, and they all have the positive and the negative — for example, truthful and cheating. There's a space to write what happens when they're truthful and what happens when they're cheating, a verse, and you've already decided ahead of time what you're going to do. It also comes with mini charts you can put on the refrigerator, so everyone in the house is working on it together. I'll put a link to that in the show notes.Simple Dinner Table Questions That Develop CharacterAnother thing you could do is at dinner tonight ask, what is one good decision you made today? This trains your kids to think about their character. It trains them to take ownership and leadership of their character.It forces them to think about how their day went. A low could be that they sinned and they need to confess it. A high may be that they were truthful and received a blessing. These types of activities develop ownership and leadership — and that's what I want in my kids. They didn't need to be dependent on me for the rest of their life.The Question to Ask About Every Curriculum ChoiceAs you look at resources for your homeschool — whether it's curriculum or whatever — use this question: Will this help my child become wiser? Or just busier?Is it just checking off a checklist so they can get a grade? Or are you truly building wisdom in your children? Great homeschooling parents protect curiosity, character, and independent thinking — which leads to ownership and leadership.Your homeschool is not just preparing your kids for college or a job. You are raising thinkers, leaders, influencers, and disciples.Character was one of the most important things for me. Besides a relationship with God, that is what I wanted for my kids — to think biblically and critically, and to act according to the Bible as well.Check the show notes for links to the Character Training Toolkit, the Leaders in Training series, the e-book on manners, and the other resources mentioned in this episode.If you got one thing out of this episode, would you please share it with another homeschooler or Christian parent who could use it? And wherever you're listening, leave a review or a comment — that would mean the world to me.
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It's Thursday, March 12th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Nepal's new government less likely to feature Hindu nationalists Christians in Nepal are cautiously hopeful after recent elections in the Asian country located north of India and which features the Himalayan Mountains including Mount Everest. Youth-led protests toppled the government last year. The new government is poised to feature less Hindu-nationalist parties. Hindu extremists drive most persecution of Christians in Nepal. One pastor in the country told International Christian Concern, “The [election] results are unexpected. Though the outcome is confusing, we remain hopeful, especially as there appears to be a decline in the influence of pro-Hindu nationalist parties.” Franklin Graham preached to 90,000 in Lima, Peru Evangelist Franklin Graham shared the Gospel of Christ with over 90,000 people in Lima, Peru over the weekend. Listen. GRAHAM: “The Bible says, ‘All we, like sheep, have gone astray. Each has turned to his own way.' But man has a problem. That problem is called sin. “Sin is a barrier. It's a wall between you and God, and sin has to be atoned, and the only way is through the shed blood of Jesus, Christ on the cross. “Without Jesus, you have no hope. You cannot save yourself, only the blood of Jesus. “You have a choice tonight. Jesus said, ‘I'll never leave you nor forsake you.' Will you come to Him tonight?” Thousands responded to the message during the evangelical event. Peru is a predominantly Catholic country. However, the number of Evangelicals has been growing rapidly in the South American country in recent years. Chile is first country to eliminate leprosy in the Americas Chile recently became the first country in the Americas to officially eliminate leprosy. The World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization verified the achievement. Chile has not reported any locally acquired cases of the disease for over 30 years. The World Health Organization noted, “Leprosy, also known as Hansen disease … primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, upper respiratory tract mucosa, and eyes. If untreated, it can lead to permanent nerve damage, disabilities, and social stigma.” U.S. and Ecuador team up to kick drug cartels out The United States and Ecuador launched joint military operations against drug cartels in the South American country last week. Over a dozen other Latin American countries also plan to cooperate with the U.S. military against drug smuggling operations. U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed these countries during the Shield of Americas Summit in Florida on Saturday. Listen. HEGSETH: “We don't have to live with communities flooded with drugs or violence or cartels and gangs. We can seal our border, and we have to for our citizens. “We share a hemisphere and geography. We share cultures, Western Christian civilization. We share these things together. We have to have the courage to defend it. We have a Commander-in-Chief in our country who's set that compass heading.” New poll: Don't need to believe in God to be moral Pew Research reports fewer people around the world believe it's necessary to believe in God to be moral. A majority of adults in the United States, Canada, and Europe say it's not necessary to believe in God to be moral and have good values. People in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America are much more likely to say belief in God is necessary for morality. In the U.S., 31% of adults say it's necessary to believe in God to be moral. That's down from 42% in 2014. Wyoming passes Heartbeat bill Wyoming became the latest state to enact a fetal heartbeat law. Republican Governor Mark Gordon signed the Human Heartbeat Act into law on Monday. This makes Wyoming the fifth state to ban abortions on babies at about six weeks of pregnancy. If a heartbeat is detected, the baby must be protected. Liberty Counsel noted, “The ‘Human Heartbeat Act' bans abortions after a heartbeat can be detected. However, it does include exceptions for medical emergencies when the mother's life is in danger, or her health is at risk of serious impairment. The law does not include exceptions for rape or incest.” John Newton, former slave ship captain, wrote “Amazing Grace” And finally, this week is the anniversary of John Newton's conversion. Newton was a captain of slave ships in his early life. While at sea, a severe storm brought him to his spiritual senses. This led to his conversion on March 10, 1748. Newton went on to marry, become a pastor, and work to end the slave trade. Newton is well known for his hymns. Each week he would write a hymn to a familiar tune. Of his hundreds of hymns, he is especially remembered for “Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken,” “How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds!” and “Amazing Grace.” WINTLEY PHIPPS: “Amazing grace, how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now I'm found, was blind, but now I see.” That was sung by Wintley Phipps. Newton wrote his own epitaph for his tombstone which says, “Once an infidel … was by the rich mercy of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ preserved, restored, pardoned and appointed to preach the faith he had long labored to destroy.” Reminds me of the Apostle Paul. Ephesians 2:8 says, “For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, March 12th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.
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QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Love and desire are the spirit's wings to great deeds.”~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (1749-1832), statesman, scientist, master of the German language “A teacher who is attempting to teach without inspiring the pupil with a desire to learn is hammering on cold iron.”~Horace Mann (1796-1859), educational reformer, politician, and abolitionist “To see the law by Christ fulfilled,And hear his pardoning voice,Changes a slave into a child,And duty into choice.”~William Cowper (1731-1800), English poet and hymnwriter “Our pleasure and our duty,Though opposite before,Since we have seen His beautyAre joined to part no more.”~John Newton (1725-1807), slave trader turned abolitionist and pastor “Run, John, and work, the law commands,yet finds me neither feet nor hands,But sweeter news the gospel brings,it bids me fly and lends me wings!”~John Berridge (1716–1793), English revivalist and hymnist “Regeneration is the sovereign act of God by His Holy Spirit whereby he implants new life (a new heart) into man so that the thoughts and inclinations of man's heart are disposed unto holiness. God creates a hunger and thirst for the bread and living water which comes from heaven. The Bible calls regeneration being ‘born again' or ‘born of the Spirit'.”~ Rev. Paul Treick (1944-2025), Christian minister and writer “This monster of self-righteousness, this stiff-necked beast, needs a big axe. And that is what the law is, a big axe…. When the law drives you to the point of despair, let it drive you a little farther. Let it drive you straight into the arms of Jesus who says: ‘Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.'”~Martin Luther (1483-1546), German reformerSERMON PASSAGERomans 2:17-29 (ESV) 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 an instructor of the foolish, a teacher of children, having in the law the embodiment of knowledge and truth— 21 you then who teach others, do you not teach yourself? While you preach against stealing, do you steal? 22 You who say that one must not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? You who abhor idols, do you rob temples? 23 You who boast in the law dishonor God by breaking the law. 24 For, as it is written, “The name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles because of you.” 25 For circumcision indeed is of value if you obey the law, but if you break the law, your circumcision becomes uncircumcision. 26 So, if a man who is uncircumcised keeps the precepts of the law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision? 27 Then he who is physically uncircumcised but keeps the law will condemn you who have the written code and circumcision but break the law. 28 For no one is a Jew who is merely one outwardly, nor is circumcision outward and physical. 29 But a Jew is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the letter. His praise is not from man but from God.
EPISODE 680 - John Newton - Historical science fiction, a stone that heals anything, look-alikes, and time travelers losing their toolsAbout John NewtonBorn in Simi Valley, California, John Newton attended twelve different schools until he finally got it right and was graduated from a high school on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. The Cypriots soon realized it was in their national interest to ship John back to the United States. He meandered through college until the administration bribed him to leave with two apparently contradictory degrees: Theology and Electrical Engineering. He is currently working as an electrical engineer, robotics programmer, landlord, part time farmer, and father of seven. Sometimes he even writes a thing or two.John Newton is the author of historical science fiction based on questions like:What would you do with a stone that heals anything?If you could look like anyone, who would it be?What happens when time travelers lose their tools?https://newtonscifi.com/Support the show___https://livingthenextchapter.com/podcast produced by: https://truemediasolutions.ca/Coffee Refills are always appreciated, refill Dave's cup here, and thanks!https://buymeacoffee.com/truemediaca
Share a commentWhat if the church's most enduring hymns were penned in the grip of despair? We trace the life of William Cowper—bereaved son, bullied boy, failed barrister, relentless sufferer—and watch mercy thread through a story that could have ended many times. A Bible left open to Romans 3 meets him at St Albans. Tears, relief, and faith rise, but the darkness doesn't vanish. Instead, grace teaches Cowper to walk with it, write through it, and hand the church language for seasons when the soul feels starless.We unpack five hard-won principles: frailty isn't proof of God's rejection; friends can't erase battles but can share them; suffering may not end ministry but can enlarge it; creation can't replace Scripture but can steady your mind; and faith won't always remove pain, yet it will lead you through it. Along the way, John Newton steps in like a field guide—assigning visits, urging craft, and pairing Cowper's 68 poems with his own 200 to create the Olney hymns. Out of breakdowns come lines like “God moves in a mysterious way,” and the blood-bought hope of “There Is a Fountain,” where guilt finally meets its match.This is a candid, compassionate conversation about mental health, Christian hope, and the strange arithmetic of providence. Expect biography with backbone, theology with pulse, and practical steps: serve someone, step outside, observe creation, seek counsel, cling to the gospel. If you've been told real faith never struggles, let Cowper's voice free you to lament and still believe. Press play, share with a friend who needs gentleness and grit, and if this helped you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us which line you'll carry into the week._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show
Share a commentWhat if the church's most enduring hymns were penned in the grip of despair? We trace the life of William Cowper—bereaved son, bullied boy, failed barrister, relentless sufferer—and watch mercy thread through a story that could have ended many times. A Bible left open to Romans 3 meets him at St Albans. Tears, relief, and faith rise, but the darkness doesn't vanish. Instead, grace teaches Cowper to walk with it, write through it, and hand the church language for seasons when the soul feels starless.We unpack five hard-won principles: frailty isn't proof of God's rejection; friends can't erase battles but can share them; suffering may not end ministry but can enlarge it; creation can't replace Scripture but can steady your mind; and faith won't always remove pain, yet it will lead you through it. Along the way, John Newton steps in like a field guide—assigning visits, urging craft, and pairing Cowper's 68 poems with his own 200 to create the Olney hymns. Out of breakdowns come lines like “God moves in a mysterious way,” and the blood-bought hope of “There Is a Fountain,” where guilt finally meets its match.This is a candid, compassionate conversation about mental health, Christian hope, and the strange arithmetic of providence. Expect biography with backbone, theology with pulse, and practical steps: serve someone, step outside, observe creation, seek counsel, cling to the gospel. If you've been told real faith never struggles, let Cowper's voice free you to lament and still believe. Press play, share with a friend who needs gentleness and grit, and if this helped you, subscribe, leave a review, and tell us which line you'll carry into the week._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show
Share a commentStorm, lashes, desertion, and a whispered prayer at the helm—John Newton's life doesn't just inspire hymns, it interrogates the heart. We follow his journey from a London boy taught Isaac Watts by a devoted mother to the “Great Blasphemer” hardened by cruelty at sea. A brutal court-martial and an ordeal on a West African island left him scarred and starving, only to be found by a rescue ship sent because a father would not stop searching. Then came the Greyhound's storm, a first crack of repentance, and—after another fever—a clear-eyed conversion that named the cross as his own indictment and freedom.The story refuses simple lines. As a new believer, Newton still captained slave ships, documenting insurrections, suicides, and the commerce that church and state endorsed. His conscience burned until a sudden seizure ended his sailing and opened a decade of study: Scripture by lamplight, Greek and Hebrew self-taught, and the thunder of George Whitefield shaping his theology. In Olney, Newton pastored with candor and compassion, partnering with poet William Cowper to craft hymns for prayer meetings. From those Thursdays emerged lyrics anchored in 1 Chronicles 17—David's astonishment before God—distilled into Amazing Grace, a testimony of unearned mercy and steady hope.London widened the circle. A young parliamentarian named William Wilberforce sought Newton in secret, not for policy talking points but for a way back to God. Newton shared the gospel and later lent his seafaring journals to abolition, turning lived darkness into legislative light. Near the end, blind and frail, he refused to fall silent: “I am a great sinner, and Jesus Christ is a great Savior.” That line, like his epitaph, frames a legacy bigger than a hymn: a witness that grace can confront complicity, comfort the broken, and convert even the fiercest rebel into a shepherd. Listen for the turning points, the tensions, and the mercy that writes new endings. If this story moved you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs courage today._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show
Share a commentStorm, lashes, desertion, and a whispered prayer at the helm—John Newton's life doesn't just inspire hymns, it interrogates the heart. We follow his journey from a London boy taught Isaac Watts by a devoted mother to the “Great Blasphemer” hardened by cruelty at sea. A brutal court-martial and an ordeal on a West African island left him scarred and starving, only to be found by a rescue ship sent because a father would not stop searching. Then came the Greyhound's storm, a first crack of repentance, and—after another fever—a clear-eyed conversion that named the cross as his own indictment and freedom.The story refuses simple lines. As a new believer, Newton still captained slave ships, documenting insurrections, suicides, and the commerce that church and state endorsed. His conscience burned until a sudden seizure ended his sailing and opened a decade of study: Scripture by lamplight, Greek and Hebrew self-taught, and the thunder of George Whitefield shaping his theology. In Olney, Newton pastored with candor and compassion, partnering with poet William Cowper to craft hymns for prayer meetings. From those Thursdays emerged lyrics anchored in 1 Chronicles 17—David's astonishment before God—distilled into Amazing Grace, a testimony of unearned mercy and steady hope.London widened the circle. A young parliamentarian named William Wilberforce sought Newton in secret, not for policy talking points but for a way back to God. Newton shared the gospel and later lent his seafaring journals to abolition, turning lived darkness into legislative light. Near the end, blind and frail, he refused to fall silent: “I am a great sinner, and Jesus Christ is a great Savior.” That line, like his epitaph, frames a legacy bigger than a hymn: a witness that grace can confront complicity, comfort the broken, and convert even the fiercest rebel into a shepherd. Listen for the turning points, the tensions, and the mercy that writes new endings. If this story moved you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend who needs courage today._____Stephen's latest book, Legacies of Light, Volume 2, is our gift for your special donation to our ministry. Follow this link for information or to donate:https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/legaciesSupport the show
Host: Dan Panetti Some claim that Jesus wasn't the Messiah because they judge a rabbi (Jewish teacher) by his followers. To that I would say two things. First, be careful about ignoring the truth of a message because of the messengers. But, secondly, I would say, ok…let's evaluate the impact that Jesus has had on the lives of countless individuals and their communities and cultures over time. A few resources to help you wrestle with these concepts: How Christianity Changed the World by Alvin Schmidt. Description of the book from Amazon: Western civilization is becoming increasingly pluralistic, secularized, and biblically illiterate. Many people today have little sense of how their lives have benefited from Christianity's influence, often viewing the church with hostility or resentment. How Christianity Changed the World is a topically arranged Christian history for Christians and non-Christians. Grounded in solid research and written in a popular style, this book is both a helpful apologetic tool in talking with unbelievers and a source of evidence for why Christianity deserves credit for many of the humane, social, scientific, and cultural advances in the Western world in the last two thousand years. Hopefully this conversation is a powerful reminder that others are evaluating what is important to you by looking at your life. If you're a follower of Jesus Christ, I hope that others can see that you've spent time with Him today! Amazing Grace is both a movie and a book (well, it's a song, too, written by John Newton). The book Amazing Grace by Eric Metaxas is an outstanding biography about the life and impact of William Wilberforce, credited with the elimination of slavery in England. The movie Amazing Grace (2006) stars Ioan Gruffard and Benedict Cumberbatch - find it on your favorite streaming video service. Braveheart (1995) - incredible film starring Mel Gibson as William Wallace. Find it and watch it. T4M guys - just a reminder that Training4Manhood is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) ministry and you can make donations either via Zelle (info@training4manhood.com) or by visiting the Training4Manhood website.
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BONUS Here is the first episode of our NEW sister podcast, Time4Littles. We want to teach "the positive insights of Eden" to our youngest generation. The Time4Littles Podcast is the newest way to do so! John Newton our first guest is a lifelong teacher of kids little and big. He was founding Administrator of Southwest Christian High School and later founded a K-12 School in Ljubljana, Slovenia!Bruce and John explore all the ways to bring up the next generation. We introduce plans for our new Christian micro schools called Eden Family Schoolhouses! More here: EdenSchoolhouse.com and here: https://www.myktis.com/community-partners/eden-family-schoolhouse/ The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner
Just as one stain can ruin our favorite outfit, a neglected blemish on a Christian's character can spoil his witness. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on a penetrating letter by John Newton, who wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace." Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-faults-we-fail-to-notice/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
Just as one stain can ruin our favorite outfit, a neglected blemish on a Christian's character can spoil his witness. Today, Sinclair Ferguson reflects on a penetrating letter by John Newton, who wrote the hymn "Amazing Grace." Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/things-unseen-with-sinclair-ferguson/the-faults-we-fail-to-notice/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts
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