Podcast appearances and mentions of johnathan edwards

Send me a Text Message! (I can't directly respond, but I can answer questions and share comments in upcoming episodes! Johnathan Edwards said, "True virtue never appears so lovely as when it is most oppressed;" Today I am sharing how Opposition to virtue is grounds for glory - That all these uphill battles in our lives really matter and are cultivating lasting virtue in us, something more  precious than gold.-------------------------------------------------I don't have many show notes today, but here is the quote from my friend that I mentioned in the podcast (I had already recorded but thought I'd leave it here as a bonus):St. Gregory of Nyssa. (from The Life of Moses): "No Good has a limit in its own nature but is limited by the presence of its opposite, as life is limited by death and light by darkness … Just as the end of life is the beginning of death, so also stopping in the race of virtue marks the beginning of the race of evil."And here are the Jonathan (not Thomas ha!) Edwards quotes:"“True virtue never appears so lovely as when it is most oppressed; and the divine excellency of real Christianity is never exhibited with such advantage as when under the greatest trials; then it is that true faith appears much more precious than gold, and upon this account is "found to praise and honour and glory.” - Jonathan Edwards“True virtue does not arise from self-love or from any earth-bound selflessness… but from a desire to see God's glory displayed above all.” - J. EdwardsMatthew Henry Commentary on Hebrews 5: https://www.blueletterbible.org/Comm/mhc/Hbr/Hbr_005.cfm?a=1138008Support the showLove wellness products for your whole family? Shop Earthley and support SPF!Get 10% off your first order with code FIRSTSPF : https://earthley.com/?affiliateId=lauren-hlushakSupport SPF $5 a month: patreon.com/sheprovesfaithfulSign Up for the SPF newsletter: sheprovesfaithful.com/newsletterIf you're enjoying the SPF Podcast, please leave a review on your favorite podcast player! Thank you!

TODAY ON THE ROBERT SCOTT BELL SHOW: Big Pharma Ad Fears, Dr. Johnathan Edwards, Ketamine Therapy, Stopping Pain, Rainbow Homeopathy, Michael Boldin, Tenth Amendment Center, Federal Asset Forfeiture, Biden's Farewell Warnings, Armed LA Patrols, Darth Vader Bug and MORE! https://robertscottbell.com/big-pharma-ad-fears-dr-johnathan-edwards-ketamine-therapy-stopping-pain-rainbow-homeopathy-michael-boldin-tenth-amendment-center-federal-asset-forfeiture-bidens-farewell-warnings-ar/

Dr. Philip Hussey joins Chad today to discuss his new book "Supralapsarianism Reconsidered: Jonathan Edwards and the Reformed Tradition" with T&T Clark as part of their "Studies in Systematic Theology" series. Along with being an author, Dr. Hussey is the head pastor at Christ Fellowship Church in St. Louis, Missouri. Chad's conversation with Dr. Hussey covers systematic vs dogmatic theology, supralapsarianism, Johnathan Edwards, and much more. Huge thanks to Dr. Hussey for joining us as well as T&T Clark.Just a reminder, there are several upcoming episodes on their way so make sure to stay tuned for those. We hope you enjoy!Buy "Supralapsarianism Reconsidered: Jonathan Edwards and the Reformed Tradition"Subscribe to our PatreonTwitter: @theologyxianFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology

Many in the pan-Wesleyan world are unfamiliar with the broad reformed tradition. On today's podcast, Matt Pinson and I discuss this tradition. We also talk about how Reformed Arminians read the paradoxes in Johnathan Edwards' theology. Edwards often preaches like an Arminian.Youtube - https://youtu.be/KQI3jQCOHbIAudio - https://andymilleriii.com/media/podcastApple -  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-to-the-story-with-dr-andy-miller/id1569988895?uo=4You can find the book he edited on Edwards here - https://bhacademic.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/jonathan-edwards-4/#flipbook-sampler/If you are interested in learning more about my two video-accompanied courses, Contender: Going Deeper in the Book of Jude andHeaven and Other Destinations: A Biblical Journey Beyond this World , visit courses.andymilleriii.comAnd don't forget about my most recent book, Contender, which is available on Amazon! Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching - Recently, I updated this PDF document and added a 45-minute teaching video with slides, explaining this tool. It's like a mini-course. If you sign up for my list, I will send this free resource to you. Sign up here - www.AndyMillerIII.com or Five Steps to Deeper Teaching and Preaching. Today's episode is brought to you by Wesley Biblical Seminary. Interested in going deeper in your faith? Check out our certificate programs, B.A., M.A.s, M.Div., and D.Min degrees. You will study with world-class faculty and the most racially diverse student body in the country. www.wbs.eduThanks too to Phil Laeger for my podcast music. You can find out about Phil's music at https://www.laeger.net

Episode 2540 - On this Friday's show, Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Johnathan Edwards for part 2 of their discussion about improving VO2 max, addressing chronic pain, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/09/addressing-chronic-pain-dr-johnathan-edwards-episode-2540 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Increasing VO2 Max This is Part 2, a continuation of a conversation Vinnie and Johnathan shared. Johnathan has also been a competitive cyclist. (3:30) VO2 max is explained. (14:00). It's how your body uses oxygen to burn carbs and fats to create mechanical energy. How do you get a strong VO2 Max? (23:00) Your VO2 Max number helps determine longevity. (24:00) Motorcross is a huge challenge for your body as well as rowing. (27:00) Vinnie has helped a lot of people who have been morbidly obese, and once they lose weight they want to get moving. (33:00) What is VO2 max, what do the numbers mean, and how can it be increased? They give practical examples of how this can be accomplished. The goal of training this way is not to be an elite athlete but to increase VO2 Max, decrease injury, have fun, and work out efficiently. (42:55) The “RABIT” test takes speed, heart rate, and time and calculate it, which can give you an estimated VO2 max. Addressing Chronic Pain Disc dehydration (or desiccation) can be an issue. (53:00) What can be done? (58:00) Healing is energy in motion. Percutaneous hydrotomy is a treatment method that can help certain pain issues. You can find Dr. Johnathan Edwards here: He has written a book on pain management and percutaneous hydrotomy,  He also has another book on running He can be found online More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order!  You can go to: —upload your receipt and get bonus content.  You can preorder it from . Anna's recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!  

Episode 2534 - On this Friday's show Vinnie Tortorich welcomes Dr. Johnathan Edwards and they discuss uses for ketamine, ketogenic diets, innovation in treating pain, and more. https://vinnietortorich.com/2024/08/innovation-treating-pain-dr-johnathan-edwards-episode-2534 PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS YOU CAN WATCH ALL THE PODCAST EPISODES ON YOUTUBE - Clinical Ketamine ***Please be aware that a portion of this episode discusses topics that may be sensitive to some people, such as suicide ideation, depression, and treatments.**** Johnathan Edwards, MD is an anesthesiologist and pain specialist. (2:00) Vinnie describes what he heard in the 1980s about ketamine. (2:45) Ketamine has a lot of medical uses. (6:00) originally an anesthetic used for the military has been in use since the 1960s also used in a very controlled manner and alongside therapy for depression cases and eating disorders It creates a dissociative effect for some people. But beware: the ketamine found on the street is a very different species than the medical-grade and clinically controlled ketamine! Low Carb Diets and the Benefits of Ketosis What are Johnathan's thoughts on low-carb and ketogenic diets? (28:00) He studies and measures the effects of ketones on traumatic brain injuries. Exogenous ketones (salts, esters) may help, but they are only a supplement and are not a replacement for a good, ketogenic diet. (35:00) The only exception may be to help boost cancer treatment. They discuss the ketogenic diet and treating cancer. (37:00) Johnathan has examples of the keto diet and exogenous ketones helping personal friends. Vinnie talks about how he has been addressing his recent recurrence of leukemia, after being cancer-free for 17 years. They discuss brain health regarding glioblastoma. They share two different stories, with very different endings. (45:00) It is concerning for patients to be advised to bulk up or gain weight before chemo by eating cakes, cookies, and other junk food! (49:00) Innovation in Treating Pain They discuss percutaneous hydrotomy treatments; he explains what they are and how it is done. (54:00) Albert Szent-Györgyi states that healing always involves moving energy. (1:00:00) Cycling has been a big part of Johnathan's repertoire as well. (1:08:00) He has written a book on pain management and percutaneous hydrotomy,  He also has another book on running Johnathan will return to the show soon—keep your eyes and ears open! He can be found online   More News Don't forget to check out Serena Scott Thomas on Days Of Our Lives, on Peacock channel.  “Dirty Keto” is finally available on Amazon! You can purchase or rent it . Make sure you watch, rate, and review it! Eat Happy Italian, Anna's next cookbook, is available for pre-order!  You can go to: —upload your receipt and get bonus content.  You can preorder it from . Anna's beef recipes are in her cookbooks, website, and Substack–they will spice up your day! (41:00) Eat Happy Kitchen has a promo going on! She has extended it into August. Taco and Dill ORGANIC SPICE BLENDS double packs are on sale. Use Promo Code BOGO25. There's a new NSNG® Foods promo code you can use! The promo code ONLY works on the NSNG® Foods website, NOT on Amazon. https://nsngfoods.com/ [the_ad id="20253"] PURCHASE BEYOND IMPOSSIBLE (2022) The documentary launched on January 11! Order it TODAY! This is Vinnie's third documentary in just over three years. Get it now on Apple TV (iTunes) and/or Amazon Video! Link to the film on Apple TV (iTunes):  Then, Share this link with friends, too! It's also now available on Amazon (the USA only for now)!  Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY 2 (2021) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter! FAT: A DOCUMENTARY (2019) Visit my new Documentaries HQ to find my films everywhere: Then, please share my fact-based, health-focused documentary series with your friends and family. The more views, the better it ranks, so please watch it again with a new friend! REVIEWS: Please submit your REVIEW after you watch my films. Your positive REVIEW does matter!  

It's called "percutaneous hydrotomy" and it's billed as a revolutionary pain treatment. Dr. Jonathan Edwards, anesthesiologist and polymath, shares groundbreaking insights on alternative pain treatments and metabolic health.In this episode of Stay Off My Operating Table, we dive deep into cutting-edge medical approaches with Dr. Jonathan Edwards. Learn about percutaneous hydrotomy, a French technique for treating musculoskeletal pain, and its potential benefits for athletes and chronic pain sufferers.Dr. Edwards also discusses his work with ketamine in treating depression and suicidal ideation, offering hope for those struggling with mental health issues. The conversation touches on the fascinating lean mass hyper responder phenomenon, challenging conventional wisdom about cholesterol and heart health.Key topics covered:00:00 Introduction05:30 Percutaneous hydrotomy explained15:45 Ketamine for depression and suicide prevention25:20 Lean mass hyper responders and cholesterol35:10 Alternative approaches to metabolic health45:00 Controversy in alternative medicineConnect with Dr. Jonathan Edwards:Website: https://jonathanedwardsmd.comTwitter: @johnedwardsmdSubstack: johnathanedwardsmd.substack.comSend us a Text Message. Chances are, you wouldn't be listening to this podcast if you didn't need to change your life and get healthier. So take action right now. Book a call with Dr. Ovadia's team. One small step in the right direction is all it takes to get started. How to connect with Stay Off My Operating Table:Twitter: Dr. Ovadia: @iFixHearts Jack Heald: @JackHeald5 Learn more: Learn more about Dr. Ovadia's personalized health coaching Get Dr. Ovadia's book Stay Off My Operating Table on Amazon. Take Dr. Ovadia's metabolic health quiz: iFixHearts visit Dr. Ovadia's website: Ovadia Heart Health visit Jack Heald's website: CultYourBrand.com Theme Song : Rage AgainstWritten & Performed by Logan Gritton & Colin Gailey(c) 2016 Mercury Retro RecordingsAny use of this intellectual property for text and data mining or computational analysis including as training material for artificial intelligence systems is strictly prohibited without express written consent from Dr. Philip Ovadia.

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Today we have Dr. Johnathan Edwards, an anesthesiologist and medical practitioner who specializes in human health and optimization. He is perhaps best known for treating mental health conditions with ketamine,  a dissociative anesthetic that is used for general anesthesia, pain relief, depression and epilepsy. John also uses ketamine to help adolescents overcome depression and suicidal ideation. In today's interview, we talk about his new book, “The Revolutionary Ketamine: The Safe Drug That Effectively Treats Depression and Prevents Suicide.” More Americans have died from suicide than all the wars since Vietnam. The suicide rate among 10- to-24-year-olds in this country increased 62 percent from 2007 through 2021. As John points out in today's discussion, most people are not aware that American children between the ages of 10 and 14 are twice as likely to die from suicide than homicide. Show notes: [00:02:39] Dawn explains that suicide is a pressing problem in America, with more Americans dying of suicide than from all the wars since Vietnam. She also points out that police and firefighters are more likely to die from suicide than in the line of duty. John then gives an overview of ketamine and its ability to help treat depression and suicidal thoughts. [00:06:56] Dawn pivots to mention the dark side of ketamine, including ketamine misuse and overdose.  Recent studies have reported a worldwide increase in ketamine misuse and overdoses. Back in October, Mathew Perry, one of the stars of the popular sit-com “Friends,” died from what the Los Angeles cororner described as the acute effects of ketamine. Because this was such a high-profile case, Dawn asks John to discuss the potential adverse effects of ketamine. [00:13:03] Ken mentions a 2022 study in the American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse that looked at ketamine overdoses and deaths. The study found no cases of overdose or death from ketamine used in a clinical setting as therapy for depression. Ken asks if there is anything John would like to add about ketamine and safety. [00:13:059] Dawn shifts to talk about John's background, mentioning that he grew up riding dirt bikes and eventually raced bikes professionally. [00:15:18] Ken asks John to share his story of how a junior college professor sparked his interest in science. [00:17:49] Dawn mentions that John jumped around from Eastern Virginia Medical School, to the University of Reno, to the University of Utah, at which point it looked as though he was heading for a career in internal medicine. Dawn asks why John changed his mind and decided not to pursue that career path. [00:19:40] Dawn asks John what led him to the University of South Florida. [00:20:18] Ken asks John about another career shift that came about as the result of a suggestion from one of John's professors. [00:21:42] Dawn asks about John's motivation to move to Las Vegas to be close to his father. [00:22:59] Dawn asks John to explain what motivated him and his wife to move to France after their daughter turned five. [00:24:55] Dawn asks John to talk about the transition of ketamine from anesthetic to antidepressant. [00:28:16] In his book on ketamine, John writes about how the benefits of supervised psychedelic therapy can be broken down into four effects. Ken asks John to briefly explain each of these effects. [00:31:39] Dawn asks John to explain how ketamine manipulates the function of brain receptors as an antagonist and agonist. [00:33:40] Dawn mentions that some people do not believe that ketamine functions as a classic psychedelic like psylocibin or LSD. She asks John if he agrees. [00:35:54] Ken mentions a recent STEM-Talk interview with Mark Mattson discussing glutamate. In Mark's book, “Sculptor and Destroyer: Tales of Glutamate,” he points out that ketamine's highest interactions are with glutamate, and this affinity has been shown to alleviate depression and schizophrenia.

In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Scott Sherr interviews his fellow doctor, Dr. Jonathan Edwards, a board-certified anesthesiologist known for pushing boundaries, who joins us to explore revolutionary treatments for chronic pain, PTSD, and depression. *Join us as we delve into:* Beyond Traditional Pain Relief: Discover how stellate ganglion block offers revolutionary solutions for chronic pain. Healing the Mind & Body: Uncover the science behind ketamine therapy and its remarkable impact on mental health conditions like PTSD and depression. From innovation to breakthroughs: Explore the fascinating history and exciting future of Ketamine's use in medicine. Unlocking Your Brain's Potential: Journey into the world of these therapies and understand how they can promote deep healing from within. Whether you're struggling with chronic pain, seeking alternative treatment options, or simply curious about the mind-body connection, this episode is for you. Gain valuable insights on combining these modalities for optimal results, uncover the hidden potential of stellate ganglion block, and get a glimpse into the personalized and transformative future of mental health. Listen to the full interview and unlock the power within you! This episode is for you if: You struggle with chronic pain, PTSD, or depression. You're curious about alternative and cutting-edge treatment options. You want to understand the mind-body connection and its healing potential. *You can also find this episode on…* Spotify:  Apple Podcasts:  *Find out more from Dr. Johnathan Edwards:* Website: https://johnathanedwardsmd.com/ Substack: https://johnathanedwardsmd.substack.com/subscribe Books:  + The Revolutionary Ketamine: The Safe Drug That Effectively Treats Depression and Prevents Suicide + Stopping Pain: Percutaneous (Per·cu·ta·ne·ous) Hydrotomy: A Revolutionary Approach to Beating Chronic Pain and Increasing Function *Learn more about Smarter Not Harder:* Website: https://troscriptions.com/blogs/podcast | https://homehope.org Instagram: @troscriptions | @homehopeorg Get 10% Off your purchase of the Metabolomics Module by using PODCAST10 at https://www.homehope.org Get 10% Off your Troscriptions purchase by using POD10 at https://www.troscriptions.com Get daily content from the hosts of Smarter Not Harder by following @troscriptions on Instagram.

Today we are going to look at 2 main things: 1) Does the Bible say sin is transferable or inheritable? And  2) What does the Bible say about the state of infants and children (are they doomed from the womb?). Do they inherit Adam's guilt.     Does the Bible say Sin and Guilt are Transferable/Inheritable? Deut 1:39 Sons punished for a Father's sin? Ezekiel 18:19-23 Deut 24:16  2 Kings 14:6  Exodus 32 John 9:1-3  Exodus 34:6-7  What about the nature of Infants and Children? As we said in the first episode of this series; the Reformers who inherited their doctrine from Augustine believed in the depravity of infants and their damnation from birth without baptism to wash off Original Sin.    Johnathan Edwards (famous Reformed Puritan) sums up their beliefs saying:   “It is most just, exceedingly just, that God should take the soul of a new-born infant and cast it into eternal torments [due to Adam's sin]” Isaiah 7:14-15 Psalms 22:9-10  Jeremiah and Innocent Babies Jer 19:4-6, 7:30-33, and 32:32-38 basically say the same thing: The burning of INNOCENT babies never entered God's mind.  Notice: Babies are declared innocent (not sinful) by God. They are not born guilty of Original Sin but become sinners when they sin and can be held accountable for it. This has major ramifications on the abortion debate, as we mentioned in the first episode. If babies are born in Original Sin then why advocate for human life? They are born under the hatred  and wrath of God anyways! Infant Depravity Proof texts Psalm 58:3 Go astray means they weren't already astray at birth. It was something they had to leave to become astray. They become this way “FROM” (or after) birth. Not IN birth.  Psalm 51:5  What is the context of the psalm? David's sin with Bathsheba. David is putting his sin with Bathsheba in parallel with his mother's sin in his conception. He is not talking about infant depravity. What about Job? Job 15:14-16; Job 25:4-6; Job 14:4 Two of these are the false words of Job's friends (See Job 42:7-9) and the 3rd is about ritual uncleanness and not about the nature of man.  Jesus and the Children  Matt 18:3-6 Mark 10:13-16 Children are equated with innocence, purity, and trust. They are the example of the Kingdom. Conclusion/The Better Way  Inherited Guilt o   We saw that the Bible says that sins cannot be transferred.  o   Each will be accountable for their own sins o   Thus when Original Sin says we inherit Adam's guilt it goes against God's Law and all of the scriptures Infant Depravity As we can see in scripture babies and children are innocent before the Lord. God does not hold them accountable until they can truly know good from evil.  o   Some call this the age of accountability or as the Jews call it Bar mizpah (becoming a son of the commandments- age 13) o   We are born with desires and we must learn how to act upon them because they can be used for good or evil.  o   We are not born doomed from the womb or as sinners but rather become sinners when we sin knowingly.  Jesus invites us into the kingdom to become innocent like children and renewed into the state we were at the beginning in order to bear his name in this world.    The Take Aways o   We need to be formed in Christlikeness from our youth  o   God has placed life in front of us and we must choose it o   He guides us by the Spirit to be able to walk in this way o   The discipleship of children is so important! _________ Visit www.expedition44.com for posted articles and more. If you have comments or questions please email us at: ryan@expedition44.com, matt@expedition44.com   --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/expedition44/support

A new MP3 sermon from NorthRidge Fellowship is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Johnathan Edwards and World Missions Subtitle: Prayer and Fasting 2024 Speaker: Brian Borgman Broadcaster: NorthRidge Fellowship Event: Teaching Date: 1/15/2024 Length: 51 min.

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Recorded October 29th 2023: Tyler Tate brings a reading of Johnathan Edwards' 1741 sermon, "Sinners In The Hands of An Angry God." This historic sermon is a reminder of the grace of God and the wrath He has towards sin and sinfulness.     

Welcome Dr. Johnathan Edwards to The Whole View! Stacy and Dr. Edwards dive into the history of Ketamine and its uses throughout the years. Dr. Edwards helps us understand the mechanisms and benefits of this drug and how using interventions with Ketamine alongside therapy can be a safe and effective treatment for depression and suicidality.  Trigger warning: We will be talking about depression, suicidality, and other mental health conditions for which Ketamine may be a medical solution. If these topics are triggering or inappropriate for little ears, please protect yourself and them accordingly. Find Dr. Edwards: JohnathanEdwardsMD.com The Revolutionary Ketamine: The Safe Drug That Effectively Treats Depression and Prevents Suicide by Johnathan Edwards, MD Don't forget to subscribe to this channel and visit realeverything.com! If you haven't yet unlocked ad-free content, checkout patreon.com/thewholeview. Your subscription goes to support this show and gets you direct access to submit your questions! We also want to give a big thank you to this week's sponsors! Indeed.com/WHOLEVIEW | Get a $75 sponsored job credit Puori.com/wholeview | Use code WHOLEVIEW to get 20% off sitewide Beautycounter.com/StacyToth | Go to Realeverything.com/October for special listener deals! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Johnathan Edwards is a medical doctor, entrepreneur, and humanitarian. He is the author of The Revolutionary Ketamine, a book about stopping suicide. He also wrote Beating Pain – Percutaneous Hydrotomy: A Revolutionary Approach to Stopping Chronic Pain, COVID-19, Ketamine & Suicide, The Art & Science of the Marathon, and Chasing Dakar. Johnathan is a world traveler and writes for Road Bike Action magazine and a small army of remarkable people at JohnathanEdwardsMD.com. He's called upon to consult with some of the world's finest athletes and Fortune 500 CEOs. He divides his time between Provence, France, and Florida with his family and their Boston Terrier, Lulu.   _______________________________________________________________________________________ WEBSITE: https://stephanieholbrook.com/ ENDURANCE CLUB: https://firstwaveendurance.com/   FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/coachstepholbrook/ TWITTER: http://twitter.com/sholbk YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpsYCJKfFP_iavxdoMQpNg?view_as=subscriber ABOUT Coach Stephanie Holbrook: https://stephanieholbrook.com/about/ Triathlon Team: https://firstwaveendurance.com/ Training Plans Training Plans: https://www.trainingpeaks.com/coach/stephanieholbrook Coach Stephanie Holbrook coaching:https://stephanieholbrook.com/coaching/ Contact Coach Stephanie: https://stephanieholbrook.com/contact Every Body Fitness, LLC 9451 W Mary Ann Drive Peoria, AZ 85382 623-910-1711 Disclaimer: Coach Stephanie does not diagnose, treat or prevent any medical conditions; instead he helps people create their health to avoid health problems.   She helps endurance athletes look, feel and perform better. This video is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. Through my videos, blog posts, website information, I give suggestions for you and your doctor to research and provide general information for educational purposes only. The information provided in this video or site, or through linkages to other sites, is not a substitute for medical or professional care, and you should not use the information in place of a visit, call consultation or the advice of your physician or other healthcare provider. Coach Stephanie Holbrook. are not liable or responsible for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis or any other information, services or product you obtain through this video or site.

If I really believed in Heaven and Hell | Revelation 17:1-19:10 (8-14 October 2023)During this season ‘If I really believed …' in our groups and at Village on Sundays we will be looking at six key truths that shape our life together.The reality of heaven and hellGod so loved the world he gave his only sonThe glory of the churchThe brevity of life Jesus mission to seek and save the lostThe Glory of God72% of Americans believe in a literal heaven. 58% believe in a literal hell. What do you think beliefs about these topics would be in Australia? Read John 3:31-36 especially verse 36. What is being said here about eternal life and the alternative under God's wrath?Heaven As you read the following verses, identify the different evocative images used for heaven:Matthew 8:11, 22:2, 25:10Matthew 25:34Hebrews 11:10, 12:22-24Philippians 3:20John 14:2-3Luke 23:43HellThe most widely held view throughout Christian history has been that those who reject Jesus will suffer eternal conscious punishment. How do each of the following verses support that position: Matthew 25:41, Jude 7Matthew 25:462 Thessalonians 1:9Hebrews 6:2There's a minority position in Christian scholarship which suggests that in hell, people are punished then annihilated. (ie there is a conscious punishment but it is not eternal). The main arguments are 1. that the NT speaks of death, perishing and destruction, which imply the end of existence.And 2. That God's justice would not demand infinite punishment for finite sin.What do you think? Supporters of both perspectives see hell as real and horrific. On both views the unrighteous realise the enormity of their sin and are aware of their everlasting separation from God. How should we respond? Read Luke 12:1-5 and discuss.Recognise that in our contemporary world we are tempted to soften and downplay the reality of God's justice and judgement. (It will do us good to google Johnathan Edwards 1741 sermon ‘Sinners in the hands of an angry God.')How do you think it would change our church and us if we were more conscious of the realities of heaven and hell? Pray

00:00 Recap from previous weeks 02:27 Last week we talked about what happens when we die and the intermediate heaven and hell. 02:45 Today we are going to look at what happens when the world ends… what happens after that? 03:00 How will the world end? 03:45 What happens when the world ends? 04:45 We must understand that we are in the “last days”… 04:53 1 Peter 1:20 & Revelations 22:20 05:27 The last days or end times means this… 06:00 Acts 1:7a 06:13 We do know that the end will be quick and cataclysmic. 06:55 You cannot prepare yourself for the end of time. 07:16 2 Peter 3:10-12, 2 Peter 3:13 09:07 2 Peter 3:11, 14-15 10:54 The Judgement of works… 12:00 We all have a divine appointment with our Creator. 12:07 How have you stewarded the call of God on your life? 12:48 2 Corinthians 5:9b-10, Matthew 16:27, Romans 2:6-8 13:55 When the world ends, every single person on the planet will take account for what they have done. 14:24 You have to lay down your life and turn to Jesus. 14:37 God's way is so much better. 15:09 The Great White Throne: Revelations 20:11-15 15:55 The life we live on this planet will die with us, but our future life is impacted by how we live life on this earth. 17:08 This is the final judgment—the end of human history and the beginning of the eternal state. 17:45 What have you done with your life? 18:28 Judgement for believers 18:30 Hebrews 9:27-28 18:46 Isaiah 43:25, Ephesians 1:7-8 20:00 Christ's righteousness has been given to us and covers us and because our names are written in the Book of Life, we will be rewarded, not punished, according to our deeds. 20:56 Good job my good and faithful servant. 21:25 2 Timothy 4:8 22:40 Life a life that loves Jesus with all of your heart, mind, soul and strength: 1 John 4:17
23:00 Johnathan Edwards quote 23:27 Revelation 20:15 24:48 Let's talk about heaven! 24:55 Revelations 21:1, 4 25:14 The climax of everything that God invented will be when we inhabit the New Heaven and the New Earth. It is a place of God's dwelling. It is a place of enjoyment. There is no sin, sickness, disease or death. There is no tears, pain or suffering. It is a place of rejoicing in God's presence. It is a place of enjoying fulfilled promises. 26:06 Randy Alcorn, Heaven quotes. 28:36 Hebrews 11:14-16 29:18 Randy Alcorn quote 30:00 We will have human bodies. 30:05 Luke 24:39 30:18 Joni Eareckson Tada quote 31:12 Luke 16 31:14 C.S Lewis & Randy Alcorn 32:39 We will be highly emotional people… 33:40 We will have intimate, godly relationships with each other. 34:57 We will have many desires, just not unholy desires. 36:40 What will we do in Heaven? 38:14 We will rest! We will sleep! 38:48 We will work! 41:20 Narnia excerpt

Le 1er avril 2022, la ville de Shanghai était mise sous cloche devant la progression du Covid. Deux mois de confinement, et même parfois plus pour ses 25 millions d'habitants, qui ont laissé des traces, notamment au sein de la communauté étrangère. De notre correspondant à Pékin, « J'ai fait deux mois de "lockdown", j'avais deux chats donc je suis resté. » Il est resté à Shanghai, Paul. Comme beaucoup d'étrangers, au moment du confinement de la capitale économique chinoise, ce Français qui travaille dans le marketing a pensé à tout plaquer. Ce sont ses chats qui l'ont contraint à rester. Mais, un an après, il n'oublie pas : « Tu sais ce que c'est que d'être enfermé pendant deux mois dans ton appart ? Beaucoup ont pensé partir et ils y pensent encore. J'ai perdu la moitié de mes amis à Shanghai et plus encore à Pékin. » Siège de la plupart des entreprises étrangères en Chine, Shanghai accueillait un quart de la population expatriée avant 2022. Près de 25% des Allemands résidents dans la ville sont partis après le confinement, le nombre des Français et Italiens a diminué de 20%, selon un rapport de la Chambre de commerce européenne en Chine cité par l'Agence Bloomberg. La politique « zéro Covid » que les autorités et les médias d'État chinois voudraient aujourd'hui effacer des mémoires, a laissé des traces jusque dans la communauté française à Pékin. « Trois ans d'enfermement pour de nombreux Français, des départs importants. C'est une communauté blessée, fatiguée par le Covid, mais aussi par la politique "Zéro Covid" qui a fermé les frontières. Il y a des retours, mais ce n'est pas aussi simple », déplore Franck Pajot, représentant des Français de l'étranger, président du Conseil consulaire Chine du Nord, Mongolie et professeur au lycée français international de Pékin. Recours à des « talents locaux » La décision soudaine d'enfermer des mégalopoles entières l'année dernière a aussi marqué durablement les entreprises étrangères. La visite de dirigeants européens, dont le président français, en ce début avril, devrait contribuer à relancer les échanges humains, espèrent les diplomates. Question talents, le confinement a accéléré le remplacement des expatriés par des contrats locaux, affirme Johnathan Edwards, directeur de l'agence de recrutement Antal à Shanghai : « Beaucoup d'entreprises ont maintenant des talents locaux à la tête de leurs filiales en Chine. Il y a donc moins de demande d'expatriés qu'avant. C'est une question de localisation des moyens. Le Covid a juste accéléré ce phénomène, parce qu'il était impossible d'entrer et de sortir du pays pendant trois ans. Je pense que ça va prendre six mois au minimum pour que les choses se normalisent. » Six mois, un an, avant que la deuxième économie du monde ne retrouve son dynamisme pré-pandémie, disent les optimistes. Pour les pessimistes, il faudra un peu plus de temps avant que les cicatrices du « zéro Covid » ne soient définitivement refermées. ► À lire aussi : Chine: Shanghai atteint l'objectif «sociétal zéro Covid»

On this episode, I wanted to take one brief and final look at the Asbury “Revival,” and provide a couple of warnings as you continue to discern what is happening at Asbury University. After a couple of warnings I want to look at a couple of passages of Scripture that people are using to talk about Revival in the Bible. I also point out the 5 things that make a revival legitimate, as according to Johnathan Edwards, and I end with how to see true, biblical revival, through the ordinary means of grace. Feel free to reach out to me at doctrinematterspodcast@gmail.com www.christianpodcastcommunity.com #revival #asburyrevival #bible #asbury #truth #doctrine #warning https://youtu.be/N_ZVCzrHg5k

On this episode, I wanted to take one brief and final look at the Asbury “Revival,” and provide a couple of warnings as you continue to discern what is happening at Asbury University. After a couple of warnings I want to look at a couple of passages of Scripture that people are using to talk about Revival in the Bible. I also point out the 5 things that make a revival legitimate, as according to Johnathan Edwards, and I end with how to see true, biblical revival, through the ordinary means of grace. Feel free to reach out to me at doctrinematterspodcast@gmail.com www.christianpodcastcommunity.com #revival #asburyrevival #bible #asbury #truth #doctrine #warning https://youtu.be/N_ZVCzrHg5k

Johnathan Edwards Great Lives #NightLight #RTTBROS. #NK #NormanKissinger Jonathan Edwards is considered by many Church historians to be the father of the great Great Awakening in America tune in tonight and find out more about this Great Awakening. Studying the lives of past Christian leaders enables us to develop in our discipleship. You will be taking on great adventures and see how they handled conflict and obstacles. Our Podcast, Blog and YouTube Links https://linktr.ee/rttbros Be sure to Like, Share, Follow and subscribe it helps get the word out. RSS feed https://anchor.fm/s/127be410/podcast/rss https://linktr.ee/rttbros

In this episode of the psychedelic medicine podcast, Dr. Johnathan Edwards joins to discuss the potential of ketamine treatments for mental health conditions in adolescent populations. Dr. Edwards is a board-certified anaesthesiologist and author with a key focus on treating mental health conditions with ketamine. He has provided ketamine in his practice for over 20 years and has worked with psychiatrist Dr. Sam Zand to help patients with mental health conditions.  In this conversation, Dr. Edwards shares the current state of research exploring ketamine for adolescents, mentioning that there are currently 120 studies of ketamine treatments for mental illness in this population. He shares how he works with these young patients to ensure they are well prepared to experience the effects of the dissociative anesthetic, saying that adolescents typically do very well when adequately prepared.  From Dr. Edwards' experience, treatment resistant depression, suicidal ideation, and eating disorders seem to be the conditions where ketamine seems to have the biggest effect for adolescents. In closing, Dr. Edwards emphasizes how significant it is to be able to help kids struggling with these hard to treat conditions, especially as teen suicide remains a significant issue, so he's hopeful that pediatricians, psychiatrists, and anaesthesiologists can continue to collaborate to safely bring ketamine therapy to more patients.    In this episode: The existing research on ketamine in adolescent populations The danger of airway obstruction during ketamine infusions among people prone to sleep apnea Preparing adolescents for ketamine journeys Historical and cross-cultural precedents for psychedelic journeys in adolescents and young adults Potential indications for ketamine treatments in adolescents Is there an established protocol for adolescent ketamine therapy?   Quotes: “I go through a lot to reassure the parents, to reassure the child, ‘Hey, this is gonna be a different voyage for you and you're gonna be in a different place but tell yourself at all times you're safe…' and it goes very well.” [5:06] “As long as you have a medical clearance from your pediatrician and a medical clearance from the psychotherapist/psychiatrist/psychologist… and you put those two together, along with parental consent, you're pretty well covered to go ahead and do a ketamine treatment on a child… It's not standard of care but again, you're trying to save a kid's life.”  [24:39]   Links: Dr. Edwards' website Dr. Edwards' forthcoming book: The Revolutionary Ketamine: How a Little-Known Drug Can Cure Depression and Prevent Suicide Previous episode: Psychedelics for Eating Disorders with Dr. Reid Robison Psychedelic Medicine Association Porangui

"How can you expect to dwell with God forever, if you so neglect and forsake him here?" -Jonathan Edwards Find out why Jonathan Edwards is widely acknowledged to be America's most important and original philosophical theologian.  His work as a whole is an expression of two themes: the absolute sovereignty of God and the beauty of God's holiness. Tune in today at 4:00 CST to hear Josh Lewis and Michael Rowntree discuss Jonathan Edwards' life and teachings with Sam Storms.Donate (Paypal)https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GC2Z86XHHG4X6___________________________________________________________________________________Exclusive Content (Patreon)https://www.patreon.com/TheRemnantRadio__________________________________________________________________________________We're social! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRemnantRadioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theremnantradio/___________________________________________________________________________________Our Favorite Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/shop/theremnantradio___________________________________________________________________________________Michael Rowntree's Church Bridgewayhttps://www.bridgewaychurch.com/___________________________________________________________________________________Michael Miller's Church Reclamation Churchhttps://reclamationdenver.com/___________________________________________________________________________________Kairos Classroom: Use Promo Code Remnant for 10% offhttps://kairosclassroom.com/classes__________________________________________________________________________________The Gospel Of Mark Group Packets https://the-remnant-radio.creator-spring.com/listing/the-gospel-of-mark-workbooks________________________________________________________________________Download Free Ebookhttps://theremnantradio.com/free-ebook-download-2/__________________________________________________________________________________Free Mini E-coursehttps://remnant-university.teachable.com/p/free-mini-course__________________________________________________________________________________Word & Spirit School Of Ministry (117 Video Discipleship Course)https://remnant-university.teachable.com/p/remnant-university__________________________________________________________________________________Conferencehttps://onrealm.org/FaithChurchStatesville/PublicRegistrations/Event?linkString=OWNjMTI3ODYtMzg4NS00YjllLWFhM2EtYWVkNjAwZmU2YjkxKairos Classroom: Use Promo Code "Remnant" for 10% offhttps://kairosclassroom.com/classes Kairos Classroom: Use Promo Code Remnant for 10% offhttps://kairosclassroom.com/classesSupport the show

The Reformed tradition of Protestantism has arguably been the most influential form of Christianity in the history of the United States and can boast such important figures in the religious and cultural life of the nation as Johnathan Edwards, Charles Hodge and the brothers Richard and Reinhold Niebohr. Yet, despite a resurgence of interest in reformed theology in conservative evangelicalism in the past two decades, appreciation of its importance to the history of America more broadly is at a low ebb. In this episode of the HCA Podcast we are talking about the Reformed tradition of Christianity in America and asking, what is it? and why is it important for those of us who are interested in American history, society and culture? Todays guest, Dr. David Komline, who is here in Heidelberg on a Humboldt Fellowship working on a book project exploring the history of the Reformed tradition in America, is here to help answer these questions.

We are in the book of James chapter 1 this morning. A few years ago I was looking for some lumber for a project I was working on and ran across an online auction that had this giant lot of goods plus the exact lumber I was looking for. But in order to get the lumber I had to buy everything. Even with buying everything, it was still way cheaper than buying the lumber new, so I went for it. And believe me, it was random. A microwave, a few dolls, a curling iron, some potting soil. Toward the end of rummaging through this junk there was a little box and I opened it up and I couldn't believe my eyes. There was a little bar of gold inside. So I was so excited so I brought it to this gold and silver store and I said, “Hey, I'd like to trade this bar of gold for some cash.” And he looked at it for one second and said, “That's not real.” And I said, “How do you know?” When you've been around the real thing long enough, you just know. I said, can you prove it to me. He said sure, but it will destroy it. I said, I don't care. So he did three tests. He pulled out a scale and weighed it. Now it actually passed that test. And I started getting all excited. He said, "Don't get your hopes up." Then he scratched it with this tool and it looked like it was a coating of some sort. And just to confirm he pulled out some acid and poured it on the gold and sure enough, the coating just boiled right off. Now here's the point. I was trying to test for genuine gold. And no one test is perfect. It passed the first test. If I had left after having just weighed it, I would have been falsely assured. But in order for it to be genuine, it has to pass not just one test but all the tests. If it failed any of the tests it wasn't genuine. Well when it comes to examining faith, it's a similar process. James is going to give us not one test but a series of tests that will help us differentiate between a genuine faith and a counterfeit faith. James is deeply concerned about making sure that the faith you hold is in fact true, genuine saving faith. He's calling for self-examination. But just like that gold bar, there's not a single test that's a slam dunk. Rather, we are given a series of tests. And in order for the faith to be genuine it has to pass not just one test, but all the tests. So let's look at how this unfolds. Here's the first test. So we will pick up from last week where JP so helpfully led us. Now this is not the test. This is setup for the test. James begins by calling out unrighteous behavior in our speech. Now, lest we miss a very key and important point, both genuine saving faith and counterfeit faith will exhibit unrighteous behavior. It's not as if genuine faith doesn't struggle and counterfeit faith does. No. Everyone struggles. Genuine faith does not mean the extinction of anger. Genuine faith doesn't mean the extinction of bad listening habits. He gives this admonition to EVERY PERSON, which implies, every person struggles with this. So how do I not be angry? How do I become a good listener? There's an answer and we can see it in the next verse. Just walk over this bridge word, THEREFORE and see it. How do you be quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to anger? Well, he says: You have to put away all that bad behavior and RECEIVE the implanted word. SO THE TEST OF GENUINE FAITH IS WHAT YOU DO WHEN THE BAD BEHAVIOR IS POINTED OUT. There is a willingness to receive the word. There's a willingness to abandon your current mode of behavior and receive the implanted word? That's the test. There is a disposition of a person of true saving faith regarding where he or she finds answers. Do you instinctively go to the word of God as the answer book. Or do you go to your friend group. Or do you don't seek out pop psychology. Or do you read endless internet articles. Now the reason we talk about this in terms of a disposition is because of the word that modifies how we are to receive. Notice the attitude associated with the reception. Meekness. That word has the idea of gentleness. So in this context the idea is that our hearts are usually hard and resistant to receiving feedback. We are prideful. We don't like others telling us that we are wrong. So to receive with meekness is to receive with softness. In other words: teachable. To have a genuine interest. There's a genuine leaning in. For example, let's say you are trying to learn piano. And you kind of plateau in your learning. And then you have a chance to spend four hours with the hall of fame prodigy, Stevie Wonder, one of the most famous blues and jazz piano players of all time. You have a posture toward that, right? You respect him. You would hang on his words? Your attitude would be one of rapt attention and respect. There would be a meekness. I don't have the answers. He does. So it starts with that. Humble reception. That's the first test. But notice something. It's not enough. Because let's observe that he doesn't say that by receiving the implanted word with meekness it WILL save your soul. He simply says it's merely ABLE to save your soul. There's still more to do. There's potential, but it's not guaranteed. You've made it past test #1, but there are still two more tests that have to be passed. Here's the second test. So in order to have true genuine saving faith you have to receive AND agree with the word of God. Now you might think these are one and the same, but they are very distinct. You can imagine a situation in which you think you want the word, but then when the word is heard and understood, it's offensive and ultimately not agreed with. How many people do you know who say they read the Bible and want to obey it but ultimately just pick and choose what parts they like. We've all read the passage to love our enemy and pray for those who persecute you and kind of just ignored that part. That's receiving the word but not agreeing with it. Go back to the Stevie Wonder example. Let's say you are super humble, super meek, super excited to meet this iconic piano player. You can't wait to hear what kind of advice he gives you. And he listens to you play for a few minutes and he says. Tell you what. Here's what you need to do. You need to go home and learn your scales. That's not profound. That's not what I was expecting him to say. That's so uninspiring. That's what my piano teacher has been saying for years. And you get angry and leave. Do you see how these are two distinct steps? The first step is a step that acknowledges authority. The second step is a step that agrees with the assessment of that authority that you claimed to acknowledge. Genuine faith hears the word AND agrees with the word. Genuine faith is willing to go to the word with the attitude that yes, it has the source of answers and yes, it's judgment over me is true, no matter how offensive it is. You see as Christians we have to be willing to accept the judgments of God's Word on our life no matter how unflattering they are. We have to be willing to allow it to examine and evaluate. We have to be weighed by it. Poked and prodded. We have to allow it to cast its verdict upon us. We have to let it scratch off that coating and let the acid bubble off whatever veneer we project and claim, “that part of you is fake.” Yes we need to receive. But we also need to agree. It takes humility to do that. If you don't have the humility, then it's over. It all breaks down on step two. This week I was reading a book by Johnathan Edwards on the New England Revival. Jonathan E. served in the mid part of the 18th century. One of the things that most frustrated him is he saw revivals start up, he saw great church growth, he saw people coming to faith in Christ, he saw communities begin to get transformed, and then he noticed how often, usually, the revival stopped. They stagnated. They petered out. Being the analytical person he was, he tried to figure this out. Why was this happening with such regularity. He studied all the cases, and he decided that it was pride that killed revivals. It's pride that kills spiritual growth. It's pride. No shocking revelation there. Now here is something shocking. Even if you have enough humility to pass the first two tests. You pass test #1. Receive the Word of God. Then you pass test #2. to accept the judgments of the Word of God, the text is shocking. That's still not enough. Why? Because you still have to do something about it. You see, you could imagine this aspiring piano student who desires to break through that plateau, he's ready to receive with meekness any word that Stevie Wonder has to say, he even agrees with his assessment and judgment of him. You're right, Stevie, I reek at scales. If I have any hope of ever being proficient, I need to practice my scales. But then he goes home and does nothing. He sits down and watches TV. That person is toast. He'll never be anything. You see as Christians we are guilty of this. Often times we sit beneath the conviction of God's Word and we agree with the assessment but we do this one fatal mistake. We equate conviction with change. Admission is good. Confession is good. Those are incredible steps. But they are not the same things as Change. Change is what God is after. Until confession produces change, confession is not complete. We have deceived ourselves. We have become SELF-DECEIVED. Self-deception is a VERY strange concept. It's strange on two fronts: First, it's strange in terms of motive: Why would I trick myself? Why would I tell myself a lie? Why would I tell myself something I know isn't true and serve it up in such a way that I would hope that it could be believed? Normally you deceive an enemy. You deceive someone you are about to take advantage of. Why would we deceive and take advantage of ourselves? So it's strange in terms of motive. But it's also strange in terms of feasibility. How is deceiving self even possible? How can the one deceiving be deceived. Isn't that kind of like playing hide and seek with yourself. If you are the one whose serving up the lie, won't you know it's a lie? Well, it is possible. The motive in self-deception is fear of truth and love of self. We deceive ourselves only when we a scared of the truth and are trying to preserve our image. And of course the behavior will never change because change in behavior is admission of guilt. The more we listen without being changed by it the less likely we will ever be changed by it because listening without change produces harder and harder hearts. The ultimate evidence of something touching down in the heart and mind is a change of behavior. Genuine faith will produce genuine change. Genuine faith must pass all three tests. So let's see how receiving, agreeing and obeying the word are related as found in the text. The third test is introduced here. Does the man act on what the word reveals? Now the metaphor here is masterful. No surprise here, since God made the metaphor. He begins with the concept of looking. He begins with the concept of seeing and SIGHT. Now the organ of sight is amazing. It helps us to look at the world and absorb a tremendous amount of information. And because we can see and evaluate, we are always making judgments of other people on the basis of that sight. That person missed a spot when he tried to shave. Her hair is falling out of her bun. She's gained a little weight. His little bald spot is growing. He's got a smudge of cream cheese stuck in his beard And then all of the sudden a horrible thought descends upon us. I wonder if I am like that? But we can't see. Of course it's not our fault that we can't see ourselves. The way our body is constructed, the entire seeing system is outward facing. It points away from us. So in order for us to see ourselves accurately we need a device that can reflect our image back to our eyes so we can evaluate ourselves the way we evaluate everyone else. We need a mirror. This metaphor of a mirror would have been especially powerful in James' day since mirrors were very rare. They were very expensive and very hard to make and usually very small. So you can imagine the anticipation of stepping in front of a large polished mirror for the first time. What do I actually look like? What happens when that image is not what you expect? You pictured yourself beautiful like that girl next door. Handsome like that guy at the gym. But instead, you've got splotchy skin, your teeth are all crooked and yellow, your nose is bent. You have a big zit. You're double chinned. The mirror allows you to objectively evaluate self the way you've so carelessly evaluated others. Can you imagine that feeling? Here's the meaning of the metaphor. The Word of God is that mirror. If we look at it carefully, we can see our own reflection. It will tell you if you are pridefully, greedy, angry, unloving, unkind, selfish. It will give you a perfect, undistorted reflection of self. We have huge blind spots where we cannot see ourselves accurately. Everyone else can see us. Everyone else is seeing it. It's the giant glob of cream cheese off the corner of the mouth. But we are perfectly ignorant. So spiritually speaking we need the mirror of God's Word to SEE what we can't otherwise see. That's what the word of God does. It reflects our image back so we can begin judging ourselves the way we so casually judge others. And that first glimpse is a doozie. There's a moment where you just stare. You just look and you think, is that really me? Is that really what other people see? Is that really what I look like? And for a moment you just absorb that image, knowing it's true, and shutter in horror. So it's that moment of STARTING, that exact moment where we find ourselves in the text. We have, “a man who looks intently at his natural face in a mirror.” He's looking with intensity, begging that what he is seeing isn't true. Oh my word. That's a million times worse than I feared. He's looking intently. What is he going to do? He's at a fork in the rode. What is he going to do with this nightmare? Normally, we might try to wiggle our way out of it through our charm or social skills. But here's the problem with mirrors. You can't argue with them. You can't negotiate with them. You can't say, “Come on, that's a little over the top don't you think? Can't you photoshop a bit of that away? You can't do that.” Why? *Because a mirror is just serving up reality. It's just a reflector of truth. It's a mirror. It doesn't lie. So because you can't argue or negotiate with it, you only have two options. Here's the fork: You can either accept its verdict or you can do what this guy does. What do you mean he forgets? We don't forget things that are important. Everyone remembers where they were during 9/11. You don't forget that. Everyone remembers their wedding day. You remember things that are important. You see this is not a forgetfulness, as in, I forgot to take out the trash. That's not forgetfulness in the sense of, "Oh, I forgot my address from three houses ago." This is a willful forgetfulness. This is an intentional decision to look the other way. He doesn't like what he sees and he banishes that image from his mind and turns away and distracts himself with other thoughts. It's deliberate. And this forgetfulness evidences itself in unchanged behavior. The mirror, the law of God, told him he was a sinner. But he didn't change. Now there's a contrast presented. Now here's where it's so easy to get this wrong. It's such the tendency of our heart at this very point to veer off into the weeds, crash burn and self-destruct. Here's how this theological meltdown goes goes. Okay, I don't want to be that self-deceived hearer. I want to be a hearer who then becomes a doer of the word. So that means that if the mirror shows me something ugly about myself, I need to work really hard to fix that ugly thing. I don't want to live in denial. If the mirror shows me something that just horrifies me and appalls and disgusts me, the last thing I want to do is pretend that it doesn't exist. I don't want to be a hearer only who deceives himself. I'm going to be a doer. I'm going to WORK MY TAIL off to change what I see wrong with me. I need to WORK super, super hard, harder than I've ever WORKED to get rid of that ugly thing in me. I need to discipline myself to get up earlier; I need increased accountability. I need to WORK, WORK, WORK, WORK. DO. DO. DO. DO. Is that what James is encouraging here? Is that the appropriate application of what we are reading. If the prophet Jeremiah were here, he would laugh at us. Jeremiah was speaking to the nation of Israel during a period of her history when God's Word reflected back to them their heart-hearted rebellion. And Jeremiah is holding up the mirror of God's Word. He's pointing out their sin. Notice what he says: Jeremiah 13 In other words, the kinds of things the mirror reveals are not things our human effort can change. These problems are not your garden variety uncombed hair. You need different color skinned. You need to grow new teeth. You need to grow an eye. No amount of human effort can change that. The mirror reveals things about your soul you cannot change. It reveals not just that you do evil things, but that you are an evil person. That those evil things come from a heart that itself is evil. Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. The mirror reveals not just that your act in angry and jealous ways, but that you are an angry and jealous person, that those actions come from a mind that is totally self-centered and wicked. The rotten breath comes from a rotten stomach and no amount of toothpaste will solve that problem. That's a terrifying thought. We will do almost anything but accept that reflection. I mean if we even catch a wiff of our soul's stench we panic. We run to the bathroom and try to brush; we get new toothpaste; we get a new brand of flosser, an electric toothbrush. Brush, brush, brush. Listen, your dying of stomach cancer and living in denial. The greatest evidence of our denial is our excuses. When confronted with sin we are excuse factories. We just pump out excuses. When we are sinfully lazy we make the excuse, “I am not feeling well; I had a really long day.” When we sinfully and rudely interrupt we make the excuse, “You interrupted first.” When we sinfully blow up in anger, we make the excuse, “You expect me to be happy?” When we verbally retaliate with every intention to hurt, we say, “I didn't mean to hurt you; I was just trying to help you see what I was seeing.” When we feel superior to others and they sense it, we make the excuse, “I didn't realize I was coming across like that.” When we come home late because we haven't made home a priority we make the excuse, “Man, traffic was a nightmare.” Why can't we admit the truth? Why can't we say it? Because the truth is horribly embarrassing. It shatters our beloved self-image. It hurts. The mirror shocks us. We can't handle the truth. The truth is, we are far, far worse that we fear. The truth is that we are deeply angry people, horribly self-righteous and wickedly jealous. The truth is we are deeply insecure, grevously frightened, abominably lustful, greedy and petty. We are self-centered children. We are far worse that even our deepest fears. How can you receive that horrible image that the mirror is serving up? The text has something to say about that. Look carefully. The law initially condemns. And when it does, every instinct of your heart is to turn away. Every instinct of your heart is to run and willfully forget the horrible image that mirror serves up. Every stroke of the law is a verdict on just how imperfect you really are. Every sentence of the law so innocently written on the page, impersonally reflects back to your true spiritual condition. But here's the admonition: in that moment of difficulty, don't stop looking. You have to keep looking. You have to keep staring. You have to see. You have to PERSERVERE. Isn't that an interesting word? If you want freedom, true freedom from everything you are feeling, what you have to do is gaze into that mirror and PERSEVERE. Which implies that looking at the image hurts. It's pains you. It injures your soul, it slices at your pride. But when you do, you will realize that this law that appeared to be death and slavery and chains is in fact the law of liberty. It's the law that brings life. How can the law which exposes my guilt and condemns me as a sinner, be for me a vehicle to life? How can perseverance in painfully staring at this mirror of truth produce life? Communion You know where we can see this most clearly. We see it in the cross. The law of liberty is most clearly seen in the cross. It's not easy to look at the cross, is it. We want to turn away. It's a terrible sight. What is the theological meaning of this? Why is this person hanging there? Why all the blood? Why the brutality? How do we RECEIVE this? How do we AGREE with this? We are going to have to persevere because this is not easy. Here's what you have to RECEIVE. Your sin is deserving of this. You know that angry speech that came out of your mouth this week? It deserves this. THAT IS WHAT THE LAW SAYS. You know your lustful thinking, your unforgiving heart, your bitterness, your greediness, your love of this world, all of that is deserving of this. That's what the cross communicates. Do you AGREE with this? The ruthless law, the ruthless unbendable law, demand that our sin ends in death. Jesus is not hanging there without reason. He's here for a reason. Do you RECEIVE AND AGREE? Oh that hurts. We so want to turn away. But keep looking. Keep looking. Persevere in your looking. Because if you keep looking you'll see something else that you have to RECEIVE and AGREE with. Jesus died that death for a reason. You have to realize that it's not him that deserved that death. It's you that did. So why is HE there? What is HE doing up there on that cross bleeding and suffering and in deep anguish? He's there because he loves you? He's there because he has forgiven you. He is there because he wants to abolish sin, to destroy death, and to welcome you into his kingdom. Can you receive that? The sentence has been served. The debt has been paid. The law has been fulfilled. Jesus came not to abolish the law but to fulfill it. He lived a perfect life and died a perfect death why? In order that he might give his life to you? In order that your rags of sin would be placed on him and that his robes of righteousness would be given to you. Do you RECEIVE that? Do you see that he loves you. Do you AGREE that you have been forgiven? Do you AGREE that your sins have been removed as far as the East is from the West and that he will remember your sins no more? Do you agree that you have been given new robes, bright white robes? Do you RECEIVE AND AGREE? You see when that moment happens, you WILL BE TRANSFORMED. There's nothing You MUST DO to receive it, but there is most certianly something you will WANT TO Do when you have. Because a new heart has been give to you, you will want to be for others what he has been for you. What has the gospel done for us? Have you received and agree? COMMUNION You'll know the gospel has changed you when new fruit comes pouring out. When the righteousness of Jesus, not a righteousness of your own, comes pouring out of you. That's when you will know. Now what he's doing here at the end is returning back to verse 19 where he spoke about controlling the tongue. He says, “If your religion doesn't change you, you haven't passed the test.” You don't have genuine faith. You know what he's saying, "The real test if you have received the grace of God and believed the grace of God is that it transforms you and evidences itself in the most unglamorous normal ways in which you live your life." Hearts that have been transformed can't help but issue forth transformed living. It's unstoppable. James says, I don't look for that evidence of transformed living in your public image on Sunday morning or your controlled outward facing image that you put forward at work or online. I look for the evidence in your speech. I look for it in the way you care for the orphans and the widows, you know the ones who can't repay you. I look for it in the way you talk to your wife or husband and kids, the way you share your faith, the way you do dishes, clean the house, change diapers, help your neighbor with joy. I look for it in the normal. Do people look at you and say, “That man has been changed by grace. That woman wears grace upon her sleeve. That woman is mercy embodied.” If you don't do that, then what does James say about you? Your self deceived

This series of messages, will be pulling from the work of some of history's, as well as present day's, greatest theologians, scholars, and writers, including the writings of; the patristic fathers (Clement, Origen, Ignatius, and Gregory of Nyssa), Swiss theologian Karl Barth, Scottish theologian TF Torrance, English Theologian NT Wright, and American theologian and pastors Gregory Boyd, and Brian Zahnd. I owe a deep debt of gratitude to the work of Brad Jersak, Canadian author, speaker, pastor, and teacher, for his book, "Her Gates Will Never Be Shut", upon with this series is based, and numerous comments I'll share today will be taken from this outstanding book.

Welcome to episode 119 of Activist #MMT. Today's the first in what I hope to be at least a modest series of student debt horror stories. This first story is with New Jersey high school technology teacher, Dalton. Dalton was the first in his family to attend a four-year college. He minimized his costs by attending an in-state school, living off campus, and working multiple jobs while talking classes. (A list of the audio chapters in this episode can be found at the bottom of this post.) Dalton graduated in 2015 with a bachelor's degree and $47,000 in debt. In the seven years since, he's paid back $36,000, but his loan principal has only been reduced by half of that amount: $18,000. His interest rate is currently above 5%. Interviewing a teacher regarding the topic of student debt has been particularly illuminating. A teacher is educated, and they spread that education to their students, who then go out into the world and help businesses produce more, and more efficiently. You would think this has resulted in many times more in profit and wealth than $47,000, for someone. Why then, would you burden their teacher with a debt, when he's clearly produced many times more than that in value for the economy – in other words, society, or us! Even if we pretend it truly is necessary for students to pay for their own education, it still makes no sense to put a crushing burden on someone who clearly generates many times more than that overall. More than 90% of all student loans are owned by the US Department of Education. The US Department of Education is fully funded by the one institution that can only pay for things by creating more money. Our public money – not taxpayer money, our public money – can indeed pay for all of it, a reality that makes the burden of student debt particularly egregious. Whatever benefit the lenders get from doing this, it's got nothing to do with a measly $47,000 – it's also got nothing to do with money. If you like what you hear, then I hope you might consider becoming a monthly patron of Activist #MMT. Patrons have exclusive access to several full-length episodes (including parts two and three with Brian), right now. A full list is here, each with a brief highlight. Patrons also get the opportunity to ask my academic guests questions, such as my recent episode with Warren Mosler. They also support the development of my large and growing collection of learn MMT resources. To become a patron, you can start by going to patreon.com/activistmmt. Every little bit helps a little bit, and it all adds up to a lot. Thanks. And now, onto my conversation with Dalton. Enjoy. Audio chapters 4:22 - Booker the dog 5:07 - Sunshine by Johnathan Edwards (with a little performance by me!) 7:38 - Dalton introduces himself 8:43 - First impressions of MMT 10:28 - The real reason for not having universal healthcare (and having student debt) 12:57 - Deciding to go to college, and how to pay for it 15:37 - Steadily increasing, but fixed interest rates 18:16 - First in family to attend four-year college 19:23 - What if you had no student debt? Purchasing a home. 21:57 - Student debt is unfortunate but necessary. School must have a cost. 23:18 - Looking back, now knowing MMT (paid back double) 25:31 - A teacher creates productivity worth way more than the cost of their education 28:09 - Permanent caste system 30:19 - Goodbyes 33:28 - Duplicate of introduction, but with no background music

Welcome to episode 119 of Activist #MMT. Today's the first in what I hope to be at least a modest series of student debt horror stories. This first story is with New Jersey high school technology teacher, Dalton. Dalton was the first in his family to attend a four-year college. He minimized his costs by attending an in-state school, living off campus, and working multiple jobs while talking classes. (A list of the audio chapters in this episode can be found at the bottom of this post.) Dalton graduated in 2015 with a bachelor's degree and $47,000 in debt. In the seven years since, he's paid back $36,000, but his loan principal has only been reduced by half of that amount: $18,000. His interest rate is currently above 5%. Interviewing a teacher regarding the topic of student debt has been particularly illuminating. A teacher is educated, and they spread that education to their students, who then go out into the world and help businesses produce more, and more efficiently. You would think this has resulted in many times more in profit and wealth than $47,000, for someone. Why then, would you burden their teacher with a debt, when he's clearly produced many times more than that in value for the economy – in other words, society, or us! Even if we pretend it truly is necessary for students to pay for their own education, it still makes no sense to put a crushing burden on someone who clearly generates many times more than that overall. of all student loans are owned by the US Department of Education. The US Department of Education is fully funded by the one institution that can only pay for things by creating more money. Our public money – not taxpayer money, our public money – can indeed pay for all of it, a reality that makes the burden of student debt particularly egregious. Whatever benefit the lenders get from doing this, it's got nothing to do with a measly $47,000 – it's also got nothing to do with money. If you like what you hear, then I hope you might consider becoming a monthly patron of Activist #MMT. Patrons have exclusive access to several full-length episodes (including parts two and three with Brian), right now. A full list is , each with a brief highlight. Patrons also get the opportunity to ask my academic guests questions, such as my recent episode . They also support the development of my large and growing collection of . To become a patron, you can start by going to . Every little bit helps a little bit, and it all adds up to a lot. Thanks. And now, onto my conversation with Dalton. Enjoy. Audio chapters 4:22 - Booker the dog 5:07 - Sunshine by Johnathan Edwards (with a little performance by me!) 7:38 - Dalton introduces himself 8:43 - First impressions of MMT 10:28 - The real reason for not having universal healthcare (and having student debt) 12:57 - Deciding to go to college, and how to pay for it 15:37 - Steadily increasing, but fixed interest rates 18:16 - First in family to attend four-year college 19:23 - What if you had no student debt? Purchasing a home. 21:57 - Student debt is unfortunate but necessary. School must have a cost. 23:18 - Looking back, now knowing MMT (paid back double) 25:31 - A teacher creates productivity worth way more than the cost of their education 28:09 - Permanent caste system 30:19 - Goodbyes 33:28 - Duplicate of introduction, but with no background music

In a special conversation on mental health, Renee & Miesha speak to Dr. Johnathan Edwards about his book discussing his work using Ketamine as treatment for a variety of mental health issues (:17).

Biblical Love, Part 1 Pastor Bryan Campbell continues the mini-series titled “What in the World are we Doing?”. This week, we look at the biblical definition of love, as well as CS Lewis' and Johnathan Edwards' writings on types of biblical love and their presence in the bible and in our daily lives: Storge –…

This is the great thing about a catechism; it has us examining questions we might assume we have answered. In this lesson we talk about faith. Faith is a subject familiar in the Christian community, but do we always fully understand what faith is? That's what we get to explore in this video. We will look at Hebrews 11 as a guide. I would also encourage you to read Galatians 2:15-21 I also made a video talking about different kinds of faith. https://youtu.be/Gam2J-NHnE8 Here is the new city catechism website with commentaries by Johnathan Edwards and John Yates. The Edwards commentary also hints at the fact that faith is hard to define.

• Traditionalists believe that the soul was created immortal. o Greek philosophy held to an immortal soul and some early church theologians held this view as well and it became the default position in the church since. • The fire may be literal or figurative o CS Lewis and NT Wright take the view of someone becoming less of the image of God (Eternal Goluming) o Tertullian, Aquinas, Augustine, Calvin, and Johnathan Edwards believed that the saints would rejoice to see the justice of God in the torment of the lost. Scriptural • Genesis 2:17​ • Daniel 12:2 • Isaiah 66:24 • Mark 9:43​-44 43 • Matt 25:41​,46 41 • Luke 16:24​ 24 • 2 Thes 1:9 • Revelation 14:10​-11 • Revelation 20:10​, 14-15 Strengths • Tradition and History • A Motivational tool for evangelism (turn or burn) • “Takes sin seriously” Weaknesses • Many assumptions built into their exegesis of scripture which we’ll address in the next video. • Paints a picture of God that is a bit monstrous. Why create people just to torture them? • Doesn’t account well for the severity of punishment based on the crime. All is equal. Some try to say that there is a spectrum of pain based on the sinner, but this is speculation and not in the Bible. • No text in the Bible states that the lost will live forever and there’s no text in the bible that says man is immortal • God giving people a lobotomy so that they don’t remember parts of their life in order to not mourn the lost is problematic. If we are made for fellowship with God and each other it seems like it’s a terrible thing to do to eliminate memories of those we loved. • Though ECT is a good tool for evangelism, is it true? In Acts the disciples and evangelists never used Hell in their evangelism sermons. They occasionally used judgment but talked about the one who was going to judge (Jesus) and not the method of judgement. ECT is not in Acts at all, so should we use it as a tool to evangelize? • No torment text in the OT (Daniel just says contempt and Isaiah talks about dead bodies). If this was that important why wouldn’t God mention it earlier? And why not have Israel evangelize the pagans, instead God has nothing to do with them. • ECT’s view of infinite punishment for sin against and infinite God goes in the face of “each will be judged according to their works”. There seems to be levels of reward and punishment that ECT doesn’t account for except in the level of pain which is nowhere in scripture. • ECT never actually deals with the problem of sin if sinners are allowed to exist eternally. So God never actually wins and as a creation where righteousness dwells (2 Peter 3) and he is all in all (1 Cor 15). The books are never closed.

He has been described as the greatest American Theologian. We look at Johnathan Edwards and his role in the Christian revivals which swept across the UK and its colonies in the 18th Century. Called the Great Awakening in America or the Evangelical Revival in Britain. 

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New year, new me. In this episode: Count Zinzendorf, Johnathan Edwards, and why goal-setting can be dangerous. Music from https://filmmusic.io"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

“I know of no part of the Holy Scriptures where the nature and evidences of true and sincere godliness are so fully and largely insisted on and delineated as in the 119th Psalm.”-Johnathan EdwardsPsalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Psalms and the longest chapter in the Bible. It is a song of praise for the Scriptures. There are 176 verses spread out over 22 stanzas with 8 verses in each stanza beginning with the same Hebrew letter in alphabetical order.

Jonathan Edwards is considered to be the greatest theologian -- indeed, the greatest mind -- that America ever produced. What can we learn from him today about taking both the love and the wrath of God more seriously? Dr. Don Kistler, Bible teacher and founder of Northampton Press, joins me to talk about it and his book of Edwards' rare sermons, called "Grace and Truth." That and more on Tuesday's JANET MEFFERD TODAY.

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In this episode we talk about ScrumBrawl with my good friend David Briel! Its all about monsters, mayhem and mystical orbs! And HEY! Let’s throw some dice in there for good measure! What more do you need? We also visit with our pal Johnathan Edwards and chat about how important a backpack is during the … Continue reading "Episode 48 – Brawlin’ Backpacks" The post Episode 48 – Brawlin’ Backpacks appeared first on Flip Floreys Super Saturday Board Game Serial!.

There’s not much preaching today on “assurance of salvation.” This is a strange phenomenon which has developed over the last several decades because the Apostles consistently addressed this subject in the 1st Century. In fact, the Apostle John devoted an entire letter to this matter. A believer’s assurance of salvation is so important that it has been taught throughout the history of the church, all through the Puritan era of the 1500’s & 1600’s, & it continued through the 1700’s with great preachers like Johnathan Edwards. Read the messages of Charles Spurgeon or George Whitfield & you’ll see this subject sprinkled throughout their writings. However, you don’t hear much teaching on the assurance of salvation today. Why is that? One Bible scholar credits the shallow preaching of our day with the disappearance of this message. I would agree!

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Johnathan Edwards once wrote, “Self-denial will also be reckoned amongst the troubles of the godly… But whoever has tried self-denial can give in his testimony that they never experienced greater pleasure and joys than after great acts of self-denial.” The third Sunday of Advent, we focus on the theme of joy. Yet we can often miss the biblical pathway to joy. We tend to think that joy comes when we have all that we want. Joy comes when we get the Christmas presents we were longing for. Joy comes with the Christmas dinner and the Christmas desserts. These blessings can bring joy in the moment, nevertheless, there is a lasting joy that only comes when we are willing to follow the path laid out for us by Christ. This Sunday, we will continue our Advent series by going to Matthew 13:44. Here we will see that lasting joy only comes when we are willing to deny ourselves for the sake of following Christ. Reading: Matthew 13:44, Philippians 3:7-16, John 15:11 and Westminster Shorter Catechism #36.

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