Podcast appearances and mentions of Jonathan Edwards

We read poems dealing with the religious and intellectual history of New England & grappling with the legacies of Puritanism, the Great Awakening, and Transcendentalism: Robert Lowell's "Mr. Edwards and the Spider" and "Jonathan Edwards in Western Massachusetts," about the colonial minister, philosopher, and fire-and-brimstone preacher, Jonathan Edwards; and Anne Sexton's "Kind Sir: These Woods," addressed to Henry David Thoreau. Please sign on as a patron at any level, to make it possible to keep this podcat coming, and to hear patron-only lectures, including the upcoming lecture on the preacher George Whitefield's preserved thumb: https://www.patreon.com/c/u5530632

(2 of 2) John the Baptizer's godly purpose, preaching, and perspective always elevated Jesus as the Christ. As a result, John would lose his freedom, popularity, and eventually his life. But how would John look at such a sacrifice? And what should we think about when we observe John's mission and calling? Join guest Jacob McKinney and host Jonathan Edwards as they discuss the three godly P's (purpose, preaching and perspective) of John the Baptist.

(1 of 2) John the Baptizer's godly purpose, preaching, and perspective always elevated Jesus as the Christ. As a result, John would lose his freedom, popularity, and eventually his life. But how would John look at such a sacrifice? And what should we think about when we observe John's mission and calling? Join guest Jacob McKinney and host Jonathan Edwards as they discuss the three godly P's (purpose, preaching and perspective) of John the Baptist.

This study explores the delicate balance between solemn warning and ultimate triumph in Reformed theology by contrasting John Bunyan's scene at the Delectable Mountains—where the Shepherds soberly observe that "few show their face on these mountains"—with the historic debate over the total number of the redeemed. By examining the rigorous pastoral warnings of Puritans like John Owen, Thomas Shepard, and Jonathan Edwards alongside the expansive, victorious vision of B. B. Warfield, R. L. Dabney, and C. H. Spurgeon, this investigation harmonizes the local, searching reality of Matthew 7 ("narrow is the gate") with the global, eschatological promise of Revelation 7 ("an innumerable multitude"). Ultimately, it demonstrates how classic Reformed theology maintains both a rigorous call to self-examination against false assurance—as embodied in Bunyan's tragic character Ignorance—and an unshakeable confidence in the cosmic, vast scope of Christ's saving victory.

This study explores the delicate balance between solemn warning and ultimate triumph in Reformed theology by contrasting John Bunyan's scene at the Delectable Mountains—where the Shepherds soberly observe that "few show their face on these mountains"—with the historic debate over the total number of the redeemed. By examining the rigorous pastoral warnings of Puritans like John Owen, Thomas Shepard, and Jonathan Edwards alongside the expansive, victorious vision of B. B. Warfield, R. L. Dabney, and C. H. Spurgeon, this investigation harmonizes the local, searching reality of Matthew 7 ("narrow is the gate") with the global, eschatological promise of Revelation 7 ("an innumerable multitude"). Ultimately, it demonstrates how classic Reformed theology maintains both a rigorous call to self-examination against false assurance—as embodied in Bunyan's tragic character Ignorance—and an unshakeable confidence in the cosmic, vast scope of Christ's saving victory.

This study explores the delicate balance between solemn warning and ultimate triumph in Reformed theology by contrasting John Bunyan's scene at the Delectable Mountains—where the Shepherds soberly observe that "few show their face on these mountains"—with the historic debate over the total number of the redeemed. By examining the rigorous pastoral warnings of Puritans like John Owen, Thomas Shepard, and Jonathan Edwards alongside the expansive, victorious vision of B. B. Warfield, R. L. Dabney, and C. H. Spurgeon, this investigation harmonizes the local, searching reality of Matthew 7 ("narrow is the gate") with the global, eschatological promise of Revelation 7 ("an innumerable multitude"). Ultimately, it demonstrates how classic Reformed theology maintains both a rigorous call to self-examination against false assurance—as embodied in Bunyan's tragic character Ignorance—and an unshakeable confidence in the cosmic, vast scope of Christ's saving victory.

This study explores the delicate balance between solemn warning and ultimate triumph in Reformed theology by contrasting John Bunyan's scene at the Delectable Mountains—where the Shepherds soberly observe that "few show their face on these mountains"—with the historic debate over the total number of the redeemed. By examining the rigorous pastoral warnings of Puritans like John Owen, Thomas Shepard, and Jonathan Edwards alongside the expansive, victorious vision of B. B. Warfield, R. L. Dabney, and C. H. Spurgeon, this investigation harmonizes the local, searching reality of Matthew 7 ("narrow is the gate") with the global, eschatological promise of Revelation 7 ("an innumerable multitude"). Ultimately, it demonstrates how classic Reformed theology maintains both a rigorous call to self-examination against false assurance—as embodied in Bunyan's tragic character Ignorance—and an unshakeable confidence in the cosmic, vast scope of Christ's saving victory.

This study explores the delicate balance between solemn warning and ultimate triumph in Reformed theology by contrasting John Bunyan's scene at the Delectable Mountains—where the Shepherds soberly observe that "few show their face on these mountains"—with the historic debate over the total number of the redeemed. By examining the rigorous pastoral warnings of Puritans like John Owen, Thomas Shepard, and Jonathan Edwards alongside the expansive, victorious vision of B. B. Warfield, R. L. Dabney, and C. H. Spurgeon, this investigation harmonizes the local, searching reality of Matthew 7 ("narrow is the gate") with the global, eschatological promise of Revelation 7 ("an innumerable multitude"). Ultimately, it demonstrates how classic Reformed theology maintains both a rigorous call to self-examination against false assurance—as embodied in Bunyan's tragic character Ignorance—and an unshakeable confidence in the cosmic, vast scope of Christ's saving victory.

This study explores the delicate balance between solemn warning and ultimate triumph in Reformed theology by contrasting John Bunyan's scene at the Delectable Mountains—where the Shepherds soberly observe that "few show their face on these mountains"—with the historic debate over the total number of the redeemed. By examining the rigorous pastoral warnings of Puritans like John Owen, Thomas Shepard, and Jonathan Edwards alongside the expansive, victorious vision of B. B. Warfield, R. L. Dabney, and C. H. Spurgeon, this investigation harmonizes the local, searching reality of Matthew 7 ("narrow is the gate") with the global, eschatological promise of Revelation 7 ("an innumerable multitude"). Ultimately, it demonstrates how classic Reformed theology maintains both a rigorous call to self-examination against false assurance—as embodied in Bunyan's tragic character Ignorance—and an unshakeable confidence in the cosmic, vast scope of Christ's saving victory.

This study explores the delicate balance between solemn warning and ultimate triumph in Reformed theology by contrasting John Bunyan's scene at the Delectable Mountains—where the Shepherds soberly observe that "few show their face on these mountains"—with the historic debate over the total number of the redeemed. By examining the rigorous pastoral warnings of Puritans like John Owen, Thomas Shepard, and Jonathan Edwards alongside the expansive, victorious vision of B. B. Warfield, R. L. Dabney, and C. H. Spurgeon, this investigation harmonizes the local, searching reality of Matthew 7 ("narrow is the gate") with the global, eschatological promise of Revelation 7 ("an innumerable multitude"). Ultimately, it demonstrates how classic Reformed theology maintains both a rigorous call to self-examination against false assurance—as embodied in Bunyan's tragic character Ignorance—and an unshakeable confidence in the cosmic, vast scope of Christ's saving victory.

Drop us a note about the podcast. Forget the hot takes for a minute. What if the real crisis is that we've stopped remembering and started excusing? We open with Psalm 9 and the discipline of praise, not as a mood, but as a choice to recall God's “marvelous things” and to trust His justice when the world feels upside down.From there, we confront a modern horror story that exposes what happens when institutions lose moral nerve: the Rotherham child sexual exploitation grooming gangs and survivor Sammy Woodhouse's fight to protect victims and change laws. We talk about leadership failures, the cost of silence, and why protecting the vulnerable requires truth, courage, and a willingness to name evil instead of hiding behind polite language.We also ground it in daily obedience. We read 1 Corinthians 7 on marriage, mutual duty, consent, prayer, and self-control, then follow Paul through Acts 28 as he endures danger, serves people, and keeps proclaiming the kingdom of God. Finally, we turn to Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening, making the case that spiritual revival once helped unite a fractured people and that we need that same return to Christ today to rebuild a lasting foundation for American unity.If you got value from this, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review where you listen. What part hit you hardest: the warning, the Scriptures, or the call for awakening?#AmericanPatriot#GreatAwakening#ChristianNationSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

(2 of 2) The Parable of the Shrewd Manager was told by Jesus in Luke 16:1-13. It is one of the most difficult parables to understand. Its meaning has been disputed by scholars. How could the unrighteous behavior of the main character serve as our example? What does it mean to be shrewd anyway? And what lessons can we learn from this shred manager? Join guest Shaun Wackerly and host Jonathan Edwards as they discuss the parable together.

In contemporary evangelistic practice, the pastoral response to an awakened sinner often seeks immediate emotional relief, offering swift assurances of safety and a bare presentation of gospel facts. In stark contrast, historic Reformed soul-care—exemplified by John Bunyan's Evangelist, Jonathan Edwards's revival treatises, Thomas Scott's annotations, and the lived experience of David Brainerd—operates on the conviction that true saving faith requires a deep, experimental realization of human inability under the Law before gospel comfort can be rightly embraced. Rather than offering premature assurance to those alarmed about their souls, these historic voices advocate holding forth "more light" to dismantle all self-reliant "twigs" of moral reform, enforcing the urgent command to "flee from the wrath to come." By examining Evangelist's seemingly paradoxical counsel alongside Edwards's theology of religious affections and Brainerd's self-examining piety, this study demonstrates that stripping away false security is not ministerial cruelty, but the highest act of spiritual mercy—forcing the sinner out of self-righteousness and driving him toward true, enduring refuge in the cross of Christ.

In contemporary evangelistic practice, the pastoral response to an awakened sinner often seeks immediate emotional relief, offering swift assurances of safety and a bare presentation of gospel facts. In stark contrast, historic Reformed soul-care—exemplified by John Bunyan's Evangelist, Jonathan Edwards's revival treatises, Thomas Scott's annotations, and the lived experience of David Brainerd—operates on the conviction that true saving faith requires a deep, experimental realization of human inability under the Law before gospel comfort can be rightly embraced. Rather than offering premature assurance to those alarmed about their souls, these historic voices advocate holding forth "more light" to dismantle all self-reliant "twigs" of moral reform, enforcing the urgent command to "flee from the wrath to come." By examining Evangelist's seemingly paradoxical counsel alongside Edwards's theology of religious affections and Brainerd's self-examining piety, this study demonstrates that stripping away false security is not ministerial cruelty, but the highest act of spiritual mercy—forcing the sinner out of self-righteousness and driving him toward true, enduring refuge in the cross of Christ.

Drop us a note about the podcast. A single psalm can reset your whole view of the world. We open with Psalm 8, where God's glory towers over the heavens and yet He still sees, values, and cares for human beings. That truth is not abstract for us. It's the lens we bring to a heartbreaking story out of Edna, Texas: the murder of sixteen-year-old cheerleader Elizabeth Medina, and the hard question we keep circling back to. When people argue “compassion” in public debates, are we willing to show compassion to the victims and families living with the consequences?From there, we slow down and pray for listeners, marriages, children, and leaders. We read Proverbs 5 with its blunt, biblical call to rejoice in the spouse of your youth, then turn to Acts 27 and Paul's shipwreck. It's a vivid picture of storms, fear, leadership under pressure, and God's steady hand even when you still end up broken on shore. Along the way we touch Proverbs 18 on real friendship, and we honor courage with a Medal of Honor account of Chris Carr's one-man assaults in World War II.We close with Christian history that still feels urgent today: Jonathan Edwards and the Great Awakening. Edwards describes “surprising conversions” and a town transformed as faith spreads house to house. We talk plainly about why we believe America needs another awakening, and why the deepest kind of national renewal starts with hearts turned to Jesus Christ.If this speaks to you, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What would a real awakening change first in your home and community?#GreatAwakening#ChristianNation#AmericanPatriotSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

In contemporary evangelistic practice, the pastoral response to an awakened sinner often seeks immediate emotional relief, offering swift assurances of safety and a bare presentation of gospel facts. In stark contrast, historic Reformed soul-care—exemplified by John Bunyan's Evangelist, Jonathan Edwards's revival treatises, Thomas Scott's annotations, and the lived experience of David Brainerd—operates on the conviction that true saving faith requires a deep, experimental realization of human inability under the Law before gospel comfort can be rightly embraced. Rather than offering premature assurance to those alarmed about their souls, these historic voices advocate holding forth "more light" to dismantle all self-reliant "twigs" of moral reform, enforcing the urgent command to "flee from the wrath to come." By examining Evangelist's seemingly paradoxical counsel alongside Edwards's theology of religious affections and Brainerd's self-examining piety, this study demonstrates that stripping away false security is not ministerial cruelty, but the highest act of spiritual mercy—forcing the sinner out of self-righteousness and driving him toward true, enduring refuge in the cross of Christ.

In contemporary evangelistic practice, the pastoral response to an awakened sinner often seeks immediate emotional relief, offering swift assurances of safety and a bare presentation of gospel facts. In stark contrast, historic Reformed soul-care—exemplified by John Bunyan's Evangelist, Jonathan Edwards's revival treatises, Thomas Scott's annotations, and the lived experience of David Brainerd—operates on the conviction that true saving faith requires a deep, experimental realization of human inability under the Law before gospel comfort can be rightly embraced. Rather than offering premature assurance to those alarmed about their souls, these historic voices advocate holding forth "more light" to dismantle all self-reliant "twigs" of moral reform, enforcing the urgent command to "flee from the wrath to come." By examining Evangelist's seemingly paradoxical counsel alongside Edwards's theology of religious affections and Brainerd's self-examining piety, this study demonstrates that stripping away false security is not ministerial cruelty, but the highest act of spiritual mercy—forcing the sinner out of self-righteousness and driving him toward true, enduring refuge in the cross of Christ.

QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Smoke went up from his nostrils, and devouring fire from his mouth; glowing coals flamed forth from him. . . He bowed the heavens and came down; thick darkness was under his feet. He rode on a cherub and flew; he came swiftly on the wings of the wind. He made darkness his covering, his canopy around him, thick clouds dark with water. Out of the brightness before him hailstones and coals of fire broke through his clouds.”~Psalm 18:8, 9-12 (ESV) “What is obvious is the power of a religion whose secret is perhaps, simply, to get rid of the distance, the transcendence, and the remoteness of the divine… A present God this time; a God who is there, behind the door or the curtain, and asks only to show himself; a God without mystery; a good-guy God; almost a human being, a good American, someone who loves you one by one, listens to you if you talk to him, answers if you ask him to—God the friend, who has your best interests at heart.”~Bernard Henri-Levi, secular journalist experiencing an American megachurch “There is a paradox in Old Testament narrative ethics: on the one hand God is terribly demanding, he looks for nothing less than godlike perfect behavior, yet on the other, despite human failings, he does not forget his covenant loyalty to his people… Old Testament ethics are therefore, as much about grace as about law: they declare that God, the all-holy, is also God, the all-merciful.”~Gordon Wenham, Old Testament scholar “There is in God a sweet conjunction: majesty and meekness joined together: he is sweet and gentle, and holy majesty; and also a majestic meekness; an awful sweetness; a high, and great, and holy gentleness.”~Jonathan Edwards, American pastor “The God of the Bible localizes himself. In great condescension, the Lord of Hosts rends the heavens and comes down and dwells in the midst of his people. And he sets apart and makes holy the temple, the symbol of that dwelling; or he sets apart for his use Bible and cup and bread, in order that flesh and blood persons can see and remember and know that the holy God is in their company.”~Elizabeth Atchemeier, Old Testament scholarSERMON QUOTESPsalm 99 (ESV)1 The Lord reigns; let the peoples tremble!  He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!2 The Lord is great in Zion;  he is exalted over all the peoples.3 Let them praise your great and awesome name!  Holy is he!4 The King in his might loves justice.  You have established equity; you have executed justice  and righteousness in Jacob.5 Exalt the Lord our God;  worship at his footstool!  Holy is he! 6 Moses and Aaron were among his priests,  Samuel also was among those who called upon his name.  They called to the Lord, and he answered them.7 In the pillar of the cloud he spoke to them;  they kept his testimonies  and the statute that he gave them. 8 O Lord our God, you answered them;  you were a forgiving God to them,  but an avenger of their wrongdoings.9 Exalt the Lord our God,  and worship at his holy mountain;  for the Lord our God is holy!

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Drop us a note about the podcast. A prayer for rescue hits different when you stop treating evil like a metaphor. We begin with Psalm 7 and a plainspoken request for protection, justice, and a clean heart and then we test that worldview against real headlines and real loss. If God is an honest judge, what does that mean for how we talk about innocence, responsibility, and the stories we choose to center? We walk through the murder of Molly Tibbetts and the way public arguments about illegal immigration can lean on emotion while skipping the victim. I challenge the idea that compassion means ignoring consequences, and I press on a harder question: who has the first claim on our protection and care? Along the way we talk about the difference between love and “blanket empathy,” and why condoning sin or appeasing evil is not the same thing as mercy. From there, we shift into Christian marriage teaching with 1 Peter 3. We talk about honoring your spouse, why effort should grow as a marriage grows, and why “too clingy” makes no sense once you've made a covenant to cling together. Then we zoom back out to endurance under pressure with Acts 27's storm at sea, Psalm 7's call to repentance, and the kind of courage we should be teaching our kids, including Medal of Honor recipient William Kyle Carpenter. We close with Jonathan Edwards on virtue revealed in the fire and a reminder that dark days are exactly when character shows. If this conversation helps you think straighter and live braver, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.#ChristianNation#AmericanHeritage#MedalOfHonorSupport the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribeCountryside Book Serieshttps://www.amazon.com/Countryside-Book-J-T-Cope-IV-ebook/dp/B00MPIXOB2 America's Christian Heritage Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2622483

In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable historical accounts of child conversions during the great 18th and 19th-century revivals—from the famous four-year-old Phoebe Bartlett in Jonathan Edwards's Northampton to the quiet, powerful awakenings in the valleys of Wales and the national schools of Ulster. Together, we explore how revival leaders like James Robe, Thomas Phillips, and Asahel Nettleton documented and evaluated these young lives, examining the secret prayer societies children formed in barns and behind hedges, the profound way their simple faith catalyzed entire households, and the careful pastoral discernment used to test genuine spiritual transformation.

In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable historical accounts of child conversions during the great 18th and 19th-century revivals—from the famous four-year-old Phoebe Bartlett in Jonathan Edwards's Northampton to the quiet, powerful awakenings in the valleys of Wales and the national schools of Ulster. Together, we explore how revival leaders like James Robe, Thomas Phillips, and Asahel Nettleton documented and evaluated these young lives, examining the secret prayer societies children formed in barns and behind hedges, the profound way their simple faith catalyzed entire households, and the careful pastoral discernment used to test genuine spiritual transformation.

In this episode, we dive deep into the remarkable historical accounts of child conversions during the great 18th and 19th-century revivals—from the famous four-year-old Phoebe Bartlett in Jonathan Edwards's Northampton to the quiet, powerful awakenings in the valleys of Wales and the national schools of Ulster. Together, we explore how revival leaders like James Robe, Thomas Phillips, and Asahel Nettleton documented and evaluated these young lives, examining the secret prayer societies children formed in barns and behind hedges, the profound way their simple faith catalyzed entire households, and the careful pastoral discernment used to test genuine spiritual transformation.

In today's interview, Spencer Dalke and Obbie Tyler Todd explore the enduring influence of Jonathan Edwards' Religious Affections, a classic work that has shaped American Christianity and theology for nearly three centuries. Drawing on church history and Edwards's profound insights into love, desire, and the will, Todd explains why our heart's deepest affections drive everything we do and how genuine faith is revealed through a transformed heart that treasures God above all else. Whether you're interested in Jonathan Edwards, Christian discipleship, the Holy Spirit's work in believers, or the relationship between emotions, worship, and spiritual growth, this episode offers rich biblical wisdom and practical guidance for examining your faith and cultivating a deeper love for Christ.  “We should not conceive of the heart as if there is some kind of neutrality when we reach or approach certain things. The human heart is not neutral. The human heart is not static. … We love things and we hate things.”  “We're always inclined to be saved because we want to save ourselves. But are you inclined toward God? Do you desire him above all things? This is the essence of religious affections.”  Featured work: “‘Religious Affections': Textbook of the American Soul”  Connect with Obbie Tyler Todd at ObbieTylerTodd.com.  For more faith-filled, Gospel-centered content, download the Pilgrim Radio app today on Google Play and Apple, or stream at PilgrimRadio.com. 

(1 of 2) The Parable of the Shrewd Manager was told by Jesus in Luke 16:1-13. It is one of the most difficult parables to understand. Its meaning has been disputed by scholars. How could the unrighteous behavior of the main character serve as our example? What does it mean to be shrewd anyway? And what lessons can we learn from this shred manager? Join guest Shaun Wackerly and host Jonathan Edwards as they discuss the parable together.

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En julio de 1741, el predicador Jonathan Edwards subió al púlpito de la iglesia que pastoreaba en Enfield, Connecticut. Lo que muchos no saben es que Edwards no declamó ni gesticuló; leyó su sermón en voz baja, casi en susurro, con los ojos sobre el papel y sin levantar la vista a la congregación. Sin embargo, el impacto fue tan profundo que personas en los bancos se aferraban a las columnas. Las palabras que nacen de una comunión real con Dios no necesitan volumen para pesar. El Señor Jesús hablaba con autoridad, no con estridencia. Sus palabras pesaban porque venían de quien era y de lo que vivía. Por eso, hay una diferencia entre hablar mucho y hablar con peso. Las palabras que nacen de la meditación honesta en la Palabra y del tiempo genuino con Dios llegan de manera diferente; tienen una densidad que no se imita. Antes de hablar hoy, pregúntate: ¿De dónde viene lo que estoy a punto de decir? Recuerda que las palabras formadas en la quietud tienen una autoridad que las improvisadas no pueden igualar. La Biblia dice en Proverbios 10:19: "En las muchas palabras no falta pecado; mas el que refrena sus labios es prudente". (RV1960).

(2 of 2) Do the gospel accounts contradict each other? What do we do when Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John mention a narrative in a different order or with different details? What actually is a contradiction? These questions and others are addressed by guest Bryce Whittaker and host Jonathan Edwards. Join us for a two part series answering alleged gospel contradictions in a pure and simple way.

Finding Joy in Suffering: What James Teaches the Modern ChurchConsider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. - James 1:2-3Few passages of Scripture challenge modern Christians as much as these opening words from James. The idea of finding joy in suffering seems almost impossible in a culture that spends enormous amounts of time and energy trying to avoid pain. We naturally seek comfort, security, and relief. Yet James begins his letter by confronting believers with a truth that feels uncomfortable but deeply necessary: trials are not outside of God's purposes.James does not write to people who are experiencing an easy season of life. He writes to believers who have been scattered and pressured because of their faith. Their circumstances were difficult, uncertain, and painful. But instead of offering them a message of escape, James gives them a new way of seeing their suffering.The Christian life is not a promise that hardship will disappear. It is a promise that God is present in the middle of hardship and is able to use it for our growth.A Culture That Runs from PainOne of the defining characteristics of modern society is the pursuit of comfort. From entertainment and technology to self-improvement and convenience, much of life is built around reducing discomfort and avoiding suffering.While there is nothing wrong with seeking relief from pain, this mindset can shape the way we view God and the Christian life. Many believers have unknowingly adopted the idea that following Jesus should result in a smoother, easier life. When suffering comes, they are left confused, discouraged, or questioning whether God is truly good.But Scripture presents a very different picture. Throughout the Bible, suffering is not portrayed as evidence of God's absence. Often, it becomes the very place where God reveals His presence most clearly. The Lord does not waste the trials His people endure. He uses them to deepen faith, produce endurance, and make believers more like Christ.Without a biblical understanding of suffering, the church becomes vulnerable to shallow faith. A faith built only around comfort will struggle when life becomes difficult. But a faith rooted in the character of God can remain steady even in seasons of uncertainty.Two Ways of Understanding the Christian LifeThroughout church history, faithful believers have understood that suffering plays an important role in spiritual maturity.Jonathan Edwards, the influential 18th-century pastor and theologian, intentionally prepared himself for hardship. In his personal resolutions, he reflected often on eternity, God's sovereignty, and the purpose of trials. He determined that when difficulties came, he would seek to understand what God was teaching him and how those moments could produce greater faithfulness.Edwards understood that the goal of Christianity was not simply a comfortable life, but a transformed life. This perspective stands in contrast to messages that present Christianity primarily as a path to earthly success, prosperity, or personal fulfillment. Such teachings are attractive because they appeal to our natural desire to avoid suffering. But they leave believers unprepared for the realities that Scripture repeatedly describes.Jesus never promised His followers a life without difficulty. Instead, He promised to remain with them through every difficulty.James's Message to Suffering BelieversJames wrote to believers who knew suffering firsthand. The early Christians had experienced persecution and displacement. They were not facing temporary inconveniences but genuine hardship because of their commitment to Christ.Yet James does not begin by explaining how they can escape their circumstances. He begins by showing them how to understand them.Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds. - James 1:2James is not saying that pain itself is enjoyable. He is not asking believers to pretend that suffering does not hurt. Instead, he points them toward the greater reality behind their circumstances. Trials have a purpose; they test faith, expose dependence on God, produce endurance, and through that endurance God matures His people.Joy That Exists in the Middle of SufferingThe joy James describes is not based on changing circumstances. It is rooted in knowing that God is working even when life feels uncertain.Peter describes this same reality:In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. - 1 Peter 1:6Notice the connection between grief and rejoicing. Scripture does not deny the reality of suffering. Christians can experience deep sorrow while still having confidence in God's goodness. This is possible because Christian joy is not simply an emotion produced by favorable circumstances. It is a confidence that comes from seeing Christ as greater than our circumstances.Jesus Himself demonstrated this perfectly.Fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. - Hebrews 12:2Jesus endured the suffering of the cross because He looked beyond the pain to the joy that awaited Him. Because Christ endured suffering and overcame it, believers can face their own trials with hope.The Refining Work of TrialsJames reminds believers that trials are not meaningless. God uses them to strengthen and refine our faith, producing perseverance and spiritual maturity (James 1:3-4).Suffering is not merely something to survive until it passes. Through hardship, God exposes our weaknesses, removes false securities, and teaches us to depend more fully on His grace. Although trials may leave us with unanswered questions, Scripture assures us that God is still working, even when His purposes are not immediately clear.Perseverance requires patience. Spiritual growth rarely happens instantly, but like gold refined through fire, our faith becomes stronger as we learn to trust God in the midst of difficulty.A Hope That EnduresThe church today does not need a message that promises a life without suffering. It needs the truth that God remains faithful through suffering.A faith that has never been tested may remain shallow, but a faith refined through trials becomes steadfast. As believers learn to trust Christ through hardship, they discover that their hope is not built on changing circumstances but on the unchanging character of God.Paul reminds us that suffering produces perseverance, perseverance produces character, and character produces hope (Romans 5:3-5). This hope does not disappoint because it rests in God's love.James's message remains just as relevant for the church today. May we see trials not as evidence of God's absence, but as opportunities to experience His faithfulness—and may our suffering ultimately point others to Christ, the One who endured the cross and gives His people lasting hope.

Greg shares a story from the 18th Century of America's most well known sermon preached by Jonathan Edwards and how it shaped the America in the revolutionary days of our nation.

Chupacabra horror, Puerto Rico folklore, summer camp terror, and violent cryptid attacks collide in “Camping With Chupacabra” by Douglas Waltz—a complete scary story from the Weekly Spooky horror fiction anthology podcast.Jonathan Edwards is a veteran camp counselor who has spent twenty years teaching wilderness survival, training young counselors, and sleeping beneath the stars. When he accepts a permanent position at the newly constructed Camp Clemente in Puerto Rico, the fresh cabins, tropical forest, mountain trails, and private lake seem like the beginning of his dream job.Then an unholy howl rolls out of the jungle.The frightened counselors whisper an old name: El Vampiro de Moca—the Chupacabra.After a savage nighttime attack tears through the camp, Jonathan discovers that the property was built directly over an ancient protective sigil. Beneath the nearby mountains lies a bat-filled cavern, a supernatural portal known as the Well of Chupacabra, and a pack of reptilian creatures waiting for another chance to enter our world.Armed with wilderness experience, a loyal Zippo lighter, and a case of dynamite, Jonathan and camp owner Paul Williams descend into the darkness to seal the well before the Chupacabras return. But destroying one monster nest may reveal that Puerto Rico is hiding far more supernatural secrets than either man imagined.Fans of Chupacabra stories, cryptid horror, scary camping stories, Puerto Rico legends, summer camp horror, wilderness survival, monster attacks, cave horror, creature features, supernatural thrillers, and complete horror audiobooks will find plenty to fear—and plenty of pulpy monster-hunting fun—in this episode.Pack your supplies, keep the cabin doors barricaded, and listen closely when something howls beyond the firelight. Tonight on Weekly Spooky, camping season becomes hunting season in “Camping With Chupacabra” by Douglas Waltz.

Do the gospel accounts contradict each other? What do we do when Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John mention a narrative in a different order or with different details? What actually is a contradiction? These questions and others are addressed by guest Bryce Whittaker and host Jonathan Edwards. Join us for a two part series answering alleged gospel contradictions in a pure and simple way.

This week we finish looking at Ephesians 2:3 and move to 2:4 were we see the great love God showed when He made a way for our Salvation through Christ . We finish looking at Jonathan Edwards', sermon Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God and find where he expanded stark imagery from Scripture as he warned of continuing in life without Christ. We examine examples through scripture of, "But God", moments, were God changes lives by providing a solution to man's coming judgement by providing Christ Jesus.

Who was Jonathan Edwards? What is Jonathan Edwards most known for? What impact did Jonathan Edwards have on early American Christianity?

“Since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe.” (1 Corinthians 1:21 NLT) As we look back in history and see the names of Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, Billy Sunday, Billy Graham, and others, we may be tempted to pray for the Lord to raise up a similar firebrand to ignite a much-needed revival in our nation today. But the Bible makes it clear that revival—the spread of the Good News of Jesus Christ—is not something that’s best left to the experts. Who’s called to preach the gospel? According to God’s Word, it isn’t just pastors, teachers, evangelists, and missionaries. It’s any person, anywhere, who names the name of Christ. Jesus Himself gave us our marching orders when He said, “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you” (Matthew 28:19–20 NLT). Jesus called His followers to share the gospel. And He called us to share it everywhere. In another variation of what we call the Great Commission, Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone” (Mark 16:15 NLT). We can localize this by saying, “Go into all your world and preach the gospel. Go to all your family, to your workplace, and to your neighborhood. Go into your sphere of influence.” In other words, lay the groundwork for localized revivals. Why are we to do this? Because God’s primary way of reaching people is through people. The apostle Paul wrote that “since God in his wisdom saw to it that the world would never know him through human wisdom, he has used our foolish preaching to save those who believe” (1 Corinthians 1:21 NLT). God has chosen to communicate His gospel primarily through us as we share it verbally. That’s not to say there isn’t a place for living the gospel. In fact, living the gospel—letting Christ’s light shine through us—effectively earns us the right to share the gospel. But we shouldn’t merely rely on our silent example. We need to look for opportunities to specifically articulate the gospel message to others. The apostle Paul also wrote, “And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them?” (Romans 10:14 NLT). We should be doing this because we care, because we have a burden for people who don’t know the Lord. As individual believers, we may not be able to plan a revival—not in the broadest sense of the word, at least. But we can launch individual or localized revivals in the lives of others by sharing the gospel as Jesus called us to do. Reflection question: Where would be a good starting point for igniting a localized revival in your sphere of influence? Discuss Today's Devo in Harvest Discipleship! Join Greg Laurie for the Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate's Cove on July 18. — The audio production of the podcast "Greg Laurie: Daily Devotions" utilizes Generative AI technology. This allows us to deliver consistent, high-quality content while preserving Harvest's mission to "know God and make Him known." All devotional content is written and owned by Pastor Greg Laurie. Listen to the Greg Laurie Podcast Become a Harvest PartnerSupport the show: https://harvest.org/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sermon argues that the American Revolution was fundamentally a spiritual transformation driven by the Great Awakening rather than merely a political or military event. It contrasts the spiritual slumber and materialism of the early colonies with the fiery, convicting preaching of leaders like Jonathan Edwards and George Whitefield who awakened the people to genuine faith. By examining historical figures such as John Adams and Jonas Clark, the text demonstrates how this religious revival shaped the moral convictions necessary for independence. The preacher uses Ephesians 5 to illustrate the necessity of being filled with the Spirit rather than remaining lukewarm or formal in religion. Ultimately, the message calls for a renewed spiritual fire in the church today, urging believers to wake from their own complacency and seek authentic revival.

Há mais de cinco séculos, o questionamento sobre o que significa ter fé deu origem a um movimento que atravessou continentes e revolucionou a espiritualidade ocidental. O movimento evangélico deixou de ser apenas uma dissidência teológica para se tornar uma das maiores forças de mobilização social do planeta. Este documentário explora a trajetória de três homens fundamentais para essa expansão. Na Inglaterra do século 18, John Wesley percebeu que a Igreja Anglicana estava distante da classe operária, rompendo com o tradicionalismo para pregar nas ruas e organizar o que daria origem ao movimento metodista. Do outro lado do oceano, nas colônias americanas, o teólogo Jonathan Edwards tornou-se a figura central do Grande Despertamento, unindo o calvinismo reformado a uma intensa experiência espiritual e emocional.

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Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones held the preaching of Samuel Davies in exceptionally high regard, famously telling an American audience:"You Americans do not know one of your greatest preachers." He went on to declare Davies to be "the greatest preacher you have ever produced in this country" (or the finest/most eloquent preacher the American continent has produced). Because of this profound admiration, Lloyd-Jones frequently recommended that those preparing for the ministry study and read Davies' old sermons alongside those of other historical figures like George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards.

Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones held the preaching of Samuel Davies in exceptionally high regard, famously telling an American audience:"You Americans do not know one of your greatest preachers." He went on to declare Davies to be "the greatest preacher you have ever produced in this country" (or the finest/most eloquent preacher the American continent has produced). Because of this profound admiration, Lloyd-Jones frequently recommended that those preparing for the ministry study and read Davies' old sermons alongside those of other historical figures like George Whitefield and Jonathan Edwards.

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Judges is a book of riddles, grotesque comedy, tribal fracture, liturgical chaos, and unexpected deliverance. Peter Leithart, Jeff Meyers, Alastair Roberts, and James Bejon open a new Theopolis series on the book of Judges, considering why this strange and violent book rewards close attention. The conversation explores the legacy of James Jordan's work on Judges, the book's intricate literary design, its unusual heroes and weapons, its recurring images of mutilation and deliverance, and the long Christian tradition of reading figures like Samson as types of Christ. Along the way, the discussion moves through Jonathan Edwards on Samson, E.T.A. Davidson's work on the book's visual “tableaux,” the role of women like Deborah and Jael, the political and tribal tensions of Israel, and the repeated refrain that “there was no king in Israel.” The episode closes by considering how Judges exposes Israel's liturgical disorder and points beyond human kingship to the reign of Yahweh. Give to our work and become a partner! theopolisinstitute.com/give/ Get the new Theopolis App! app.theopolisinstitute.com/menu Use Code "theopolitan" to get your first month free! ______________________ Sign up for In Medias Res mailchi.mp/0b01d726f2fe/inmediasres ________ Theopolis on Youtube www.youtube.com/c/Theopolisinstitute Theopolis Blog: theopolisinstitute.com/theopolis-blog/ Website: theopolisinstitute.com Twitter: @_theopolis

On this episode, David Wollen explores the life and legacy of Jonathan Edwards and why his witness still matters today.

Descubre algunas resoluciones de Jonathan Edwards que formaron su vida y que puede ayudarnos a vivir para agradar a Dios.

What is true revival, and can it be manufactured by people? In this episode of the 9941 Podcast, Granger, Tyler, and Parker tackle a sensitive but important conversation about revival, baptism, and the difference between a genuine move of God and man-made revivalism. Drawing from church history, the teachings of Jonathan Edwards, Charles Finney, and Scripture, the guys explore how God brings spiritual awakening, why language matters, and how Christians can lovingly encourage zeal while remaining grounded in biblical truth. If you’ve ever wondered what revival really means, how God works through His people, and how to discern spiritual movements in today’s culture, this episode offers a thoughtful and Christ-centered discussion. #9941Podcast #Revival #ChristianPodcast #GrangerSmith #FaithInChrist #BiblicalTruth #ChurchHistory #ChristianLiving #Gospel #RevivalismFollow the show: Instagram - https://www.Instagram.com/9941thepodcast Facebook - https://www.Facebook.com/9941thepodcast YouTube - https://www.YouTube.com/@9941ThePodcast Online - https://www.9941ThePodcast.com Shop - https://yeeyee.com/collections/faithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America keeps trying to solve spiritual problems with political answers, but Al, Zach, John Luke, and Christian look back at the Great Awakening to show how true liberty began with repentance and surrender to God. Zach connects Jonathan Edwards, George Whitefield, and the rise of personal responsibility in faith to the eventual deconsolidation of political power in colonial America. The guys compare revival movements then and now, wrestling with emotionalism, denominational unity, and why freedom can't flourish when people forget the God who gave it. Watch the trailer for Hillsdale's full-length documentary Revolutionary America, narrated by Tom Selleck at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jeBinuMUhE Today's conversation is about Lesson 5 of Colonial America: From Wilderness to Civilization from Hillsdale College. Take the course with us at no cost to you! Sign up at http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/. More about Colonial America: Professors of history and politics guide us through the perilous journey of the Mayflower and the grueling winters of Cape Cod. They explore the ideas of religious liberty and natural rights, as well as the brutal conflicts, such as the wars on the frontier and the French and Indian War. Through this six-lesson appreciation of the colonial experience, you will learn how the unique American spirit was shaped. Journey to the New World and discover the origins of the American spirit. Sign up at ⁠http://unashamedforhillsdale.com/ Check out At Home with Phil Robertson, nearly 800 episodes of Phil's unfiltered wisdom, humor, and biblical truth, available for free for the first time! Get it on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, and anywhere you listen to podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-home-with-phil-robertson/id1835224621 Listen to Not Yet Now with Zach Dasher on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or anywhere you get podcasts. Chapters  00:00 John Luke's Bunk-Bed Setup 05:30 Christian Shaves His Beard 08:25 Spiritual Lethargy & Revival 14:15 Revival Highs & Lasting Faith 20:05 Deconsolidating Religious Power 30:20 Edwards, Whitefield & Being Born Again 37:25 Revival in the Fields 42:20 Repentance, Freedom & Surrender 46:00 Old Lights vs. New Lights — Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices