Podcast appearances and mentions of Joshua Bell

En el año 1985, un joven violinista llamado Joshua Bell tocó con su Stradivarius en el metro de Washington D.C., disfrazado como un músico callejero. Miles pasaron sin notar quién era. Solo siete personas se detuvieron. Días antes, él había llenado un teatro con entradas de más de $100 cada una. Su música era la misma, pero el ambiente la hizo invisible. Un crítico escribió: “A veces lo más sublime pasa desapercibido por el ruido de la vida”. De la misma manera, la voz de Dios a menudo no se escucha porque estamos demasiado ocupados, distraídos o llenos de ruido interior. El Señor Jesús buscaba lugares apartados para orar. Elías lo oyó en un silbo apacible y aún hoy, Dios sigue hablando... pero pocos se detienen a escuchar. Quizá estás esperando una señal, pero lo que necesitas es silencio. No de Dios, sino tuyo. Apaga el ruido. Haz una pausa. Allí, en lo quieto, hallarás dirección, consuelo y propósito. La Biblia dice en Salmos 46:10: “Estad quietos, y conoced que yo soy Dios...” (RV1960).

Acclaimed worldwide for his profound musicianship and technical mastery, British cellist Steven Isserlis enjoys a unique and distinguished career as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, author and broadcaster.As a concerto soloist he appears regularly with the world's leading orchestras and conductors, including the Berlin Philharmonic, National Symphony Orchestra Washington, London Philharmonic and Zurich Tonhalle orchestras. He gives recitals every season in major musical centres, and plays with many of the world's foremost chamber orchestras, including the Australian, Mahler, Norwegian, Scottish, Zurich and St Paul Chamber Orchestras, as well as period-instrument ensembles such as the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. Unusually, he also directs chamber orchestras from the cello in classical programmes.Recent and upcoming highlights include performances with the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra at the Salzburg Mozartwoche; the US premiere of Thomas Adès's Lieux retrouvés with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, following world and UK premieres in Lucerne and at the BBC Proms, and a further performance of the work in Amsterdam with the Britten Sinfonia, conducted by the composer; Prokofiev's Concerto Op. 58 with the London Philharmonic Orchestra under Vladimir Jurowski, in London and at the Dresden Music Festival; and Haydn's C major Concerto with the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment under Adam Fischer.As a chamber musician, he has curated series for many of the world's most famous festivals and venues, including the Wigmore Hall, the 92nd St Y in New York, and the Salzburg Festival. These specially devised programmes have included ‘In the Shadow of War', a major four-part series for the Wigmore Hall to mark the centenary of the First World War and the 75th anniversary of the Second World War; explorations of Czech music; the teacher-pupil line of Saint-Saëns, Fauré and Ravel; the affinity of the cello and the human voice; varied aspects of Robert Schumann's life and music; and the music of Sergei Taneyev (teacher of Steven's grandfather, Julius Isserlis) and his students. For these concerts Steven is joined by a regular group of friends which includes the violinists Joshua Bell, Isabelle Faust, Pamela Frank, and Janine Jansen, violist Tabea Zimmermann, and pianists Jeremy Denk, Stephen Hough, Alexander Melnikov, Olli Mustonen, Connie Shih, and Dénes Várjon.He also takes a strong interest in authentic performance. This season's projects include a recording of the Chopin Cello Sonata and other works with Dénes Várjon for Hyperion, using ones of Chopin's own piano; and a recital of Russian sonatas with Olli Mustonen. In recital, he gives frequent concerts with harpsichord and fortepiano. Recent seasons have featured a special performance with Sir Andras Schiff at the Beethovenhaus in Bonn, using Beethoven's own cello; and performances and recordings (selected for the Deutsche SchallplattenPreis) of Beethoven's complete music for cello and piano with Robert Levin, using original or replica fortepianos from the early nineteenth century. With harpsichordist Richard Egarr, he has performed and recorded the viola da gamba sonatas of J.S. Bach as well as sonatas by Handel and Scarlatti. This season, they tour together in the US.He is also a keen exponent of contemporary music and has premiered many new works including John Tavener's The Protecting Veil (as well as several other pieces by Tavener), Thomas Adès's Lieux retrouvés, Stephen Hough's Sonata for Cello and Piano, Left Hand (Les Adieux), Wolfgang Rihm's Concerto in One Movement, David Matthews' Concerto in Azzurro, and For Steven and Hilary's Jig by György Kurtág. In 2016, he gave the UK premiere of Olli Mustonen's of Frei, aber einsam for solo cello at the Wigmore Hall.

We're on target once again with our next episode as we bring you back into the great sport of shooting by chatting with Australian skeet shooter Joshua Bell to learn more about his career and unique discipline. We find out from Josh the specifics of skeet and just how it differs from other disciplines such as trap. We also learn why Australia is missing that Olympic medal in the discipline and why he believes he is on track to become the first ever Australian skeet shooter to medal at the Los Angeles Olympics in three years time. Added to this we hear about his 'kid in a candy store' moment during his Olympic debut in Paris, find out how the disappointment of not making both Rio and Tokyo helped him towards his first Olympics in 2024 and learn just why climate change is set to change shooting in the coming years. It's another insightful and entertaining chat that we know you won't want to miss!If you want to help Josh on his way to LA, you can donate to him here: https://asf.org.au/projects/joshua-bell/josh-bell-eyes-set-on-la

What happens when one of the world's greatest violinists plays a million-dollar instrument… in a subway station? Will anyone stop to listen? In this episode, we dive into a powerful real-life experiment that challenges how we see art, talent, and everyday beauty. You'll hear the story of Joshua Bell's anonymous subway performance, the unexpected art stunt pulled by Banksy in Central Park, and even a surprise appearance by Ed Sheeran in disguise. Through these stories, we'll explore the importance of context, the influence of perception, and ask—how many amazing things are we missing just because we're in a rush? Plus, you'll learn useful vocabulary, expressions, and get some great conversation starters for your next English class or dinner chat.

durée : 01:28:20 - Relax ! du lundi 07 avril 2025 - par : Lionel Esparza - Violoniste américain, Joshua Bell est apparu sur la scène internationale dans les années 1990 pour devenir très vite l'un des grands noms du violon international.

durée : 01:28:20 - Relax ! du lundi 07 avril 2025 - par : Lionel Esparza - Violoniste américain, Joshua Bell est apparu sur la scène internationale dans les années 1990 pour devenir très vite l'un des grands noms du violon international.

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,' host Julie Amacher speaks with pianist Jeremy Denk about his latest album, recorded alongside violinist Joshua Bell and cellist Steven Isserlis, which features piano trios by Felix Mendelssohn. Listen now!

On a cold rush hour morning, a good looking man, dressed in jeans and a baseball cap walked into a train station, carrying a violin case. He opened the case, dropped a few dollars in to encourage others to do the same.  Over the next 45 minutes, he earned less than $35 for his performance.  Most people simply walked by, barely stopping to listen to the classical violin piece, played flawlessly by the young man. Who was he?  Joshua Bell, one of the world's most renowned musicians.  As part of a social experiment, arranged by a writer from the Washington Post, he played for 45 minutes to see what would happen.  The results are depressing.  More than 1,000 people walked by missing a chance to hear this amazing musician perform.  Depressing not just because they missed a once in a life time chance to hear Joshua Bell, but because their behavior is very typical of how we live our lives.  We get so focused on the end game; we miss so much along the way. So the lesson for today, is not strictly business. Take a few minutes to listen to the music, explore something new, you and your business will be better for it. If you've enjoyed this conversation sign up for a weekly newsletter get links to episodes you might have missed and other resources for your business   https://morethanafewwords.com/avoid-fomo/  

... heißt Joshua Bell und Karten für seine Konzerte sind sehr teuer. Vor einigen Jahren hatte eine Zeitung diese Idee: Wir stellen den berühmten Geiger frühmorgens an eine Haltestelle mitten in der Stadt. Dort spielt er und hat eine Büchse vor sich. Wie das Experiment ausgeht, erzählt Michael Becker.

durée : 01:28:40 - En pistes ! du vendredi 10 janvier 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Connaissez-vous toutes les sérénades de Mozart ? Révision ce matin dans En Pistes ! Et dernier jour avec notre violoniste Joshua Bell qui joue la Symphonie espagnole de Lalo.

durée : 01:28:40 - En pistes ! du vendredi 10 janvier 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Connaissez-vous toutes les sérénades de Mozart ? Révision ce matin dans En Pistes ! Et dernier jour avec notre violoniste Joshua Bell qui joue la Symphonie espagnole de Lalo.

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate blood, you never know the difference you can make. Ridgefield, Washington's Joshua Bell has first-hand knowledge of that. And as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager tells us in this BEST OF 2024 episode, that donation can often make the biggest difference in the world.

Garth Heckman The David Alliance    TDAgiantSlayer@Gmail.com  Matthew 1:23  18 This is how Jesus the Messiah was born. His mother, Mary, was engaged to be married to Joseph. But before the marriage took place, while she was still a virgin, she became pregnant through the power of the Holy Spirit. 19 Joseph, to whom she was engaged, was a righteous man and did not want to disgrace her publicly, so he decided to break the engagement quietly. 20 As he considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. “Joseph, son of David,” the angel said, “do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife. For the child within her was conceived by the Holy Spirit. 21 And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus,[i] for he will save his people from their sins.” 22 All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord's message through his prophet: 23  “Look! The virgin will conceive a child!     She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel,[j]     which means ‘God is with us.'”   Immanuel - God is with us… he is here!    Jan. 12th, 2007 - 7:51am - Morning rush hour in a New York subway  Joshua Bell played 6 masterpieces on his 3.5 million Dollar Stradivarius violin.   “Three minutes went by before something happened. Sixty-three people had already passed when, finally, there was a breakthrough of sorts. A middle-age man altered his gait for a split second, turning his head to notice that there seemed to be some guy playing music. Yes, the man kept walking, but it was something. A half-minute later, Bell got his first donation. A woman threw in a buck and scooted off. It was not until six minutes into the performance that someone actually stood against a wall, and listened. Things never got much better. In the three-quarters of an hour that Joshua Bell played, seven people stopped what they were doing to hang around and take in the performance, at least for a minute. Twenty-seven gave money, most of them on the run -- for a total of $32 and change. That leaves the 1,070 people who hurried by, oblivious, many only three feet away, few even turning to look. “ $20 of that $32 was from the one person who recognized Bell, and who had just seen him play the night before at the Library of Congress, so the 26 givers among the 1096 commuters pitched in a whopping $12, including a lot of pennies. There was never a crowd, and the fears never materialized that there might be a need for extra security. So the moral or message of the story seems to be simply that commuters might have walked by the Mona Lisa also, and that you can't expect “random people” to notice and appreciate great art on their own without some kind of guidance, commentary or marketing. Even the title of the article hints at the expression “pearls before swine” that is the credo of elitism itself. It's hard for people to believe there is something amazing going on when there is no crowd, and nothing telling you to pay attention.  The 6 people who stopped to listen to Bell just thought he was good, but when interviewed later they admitted that they didn't realize how good, they just liked it. Lots of people stood in line to buy lottery tickets nearby and did not even glance his way, and of course the music fans with their iPod earbuds missed everything. Would you have noticed? Would I? There was apparently one guy, named John Picarello, who really noticed, and who spent 9 minutes listening to Bell, realizing full well how good he was. God actually had the same experiment… he sent his son to a world of millions…. Did anyone notice him?   HE'S HERE   HE'S HERE   HE'S HERE… DID YOU SEE HIM?   Immanuel -  to Isaiah Isaiah 7:14 King Ahaz is sinful, evil King and he has reigned in Judah for his own desires. Now he is going to get crushed by the Syrian nation and Isaiah comes to him and says… where you are at right now… Don't matter. This don't matter. For in time there will be a virgin, who gives birth to the Messiah, and he will be with us”. These Kings coming against you… they will be like cigarette butts in the gutter at the end of time… they will mean nothing.    Here is ONE way to put it: Is where you are at… is that what life is about? Drug dealer… is this what life is about? CEO Millionaire…is this what life is about? Single Mom struggling… is this what life is about? Prison inmate… High School Vixen or the HS nobody  The Professor The addict The single adult Is this what life is about….   None of this really matters - because Jesus is coming…  Back then it meant through a virgin, but now it means in the second coming.      PERSPECTIVE PEOPLE - Your life doesn't really matter - but Gods agenda does.    Thats hard to hear… James 4:14 your life is a vapor! 

In this exclusive interview, Nick Zanetti sits down with Johannes Moser, one of the most brilliant cellists of our time. Hailed by Gramophone magazine as "one of the finest among the astonishing gallery of young virtuoso cellists," Johannes Moser has performed with the world's leading orchestras such as the Berliner Philharmoniker, New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and many more. He has worked with legendary conductors including Riccardo Muti, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez, Gustavo Dudamel, and others. Johannes shares his experiences on tour, his passion for music, and the importance of innovation in his field. He also talks about his commitment to expanding the classical repertoire by commissioning new works from contemporary composers, and his dedication to teaching. He has collaborated with artists like Emanuel Ax, Joshua Bell, and Leonidas Kavakos, and participated in international festivals such as the Verbier and Gstaad Festivals. In the 2024/25 season, Johannes will have the privilege of performing the world premiere of Anna Thorvaldsdottir's Cello Concerto with the San Francisco Symphony, and will collaborate with major orchestras like the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover the secrets of one of the greatest cellists of his generation, as he discusses music, nutrition, and how he keeps his body and mind at their best for his performances. In questa intervista esclusiva, Nick Zanetti parla con Johannes Moser, uno dei più brillanti violoncellisti del nostro tempo. Acclamato dalla rivista Gramophone come "uno dei più straordinari tra i giovani violoncellisti", Johannes Moser ha collaborato con le orchestre più prestigiose al mondo, come la Berliner Philharmoniker, la New York Philharmonic, la Los Angeles Philharmonic e molte altre. È stato diretto da leggendari direttori d'orchestra come Riccardo Muti, Zubin Mehta, Pierre Boulez, Gustavo Dudamel e molti altri. Johannes condivide la sua esperienza in tournée, la passione per la musica e l'importanza dell'innovazione nel suo campo. Parla anche del suo impegno per ampliare il repertorio classico, commissionando nuove opere a compositori contemporanei e la sua dedizione nell'insegnamento. Ha lavorato con artisti di fama come Emanuel Ax, Joshua Bell e Leonidas Kavakos, e ha partecipato a festival internazionali come il Verbier Festival e il Gstaad Festival. Nella stagione 2024/25, Johannes avrà il privilegio di eseguire la prima mondiale del Concerto per Violoncello di Anna Thorvaldsdottir con la San Francisco Symphony e di collaborare con importanti orchestre come la Chicago Symphony Orchestra e la Sydney Symphony Orchestra. Non perdere questa opportunità unica di scoprire i segreti di uno dei più grandi violoncellisti della sua generazione, mentre discute di musica, nutrizione, e come mantiene il suo corpo e la sua mente al meglio per le sue esibizioni.

Join Alan as he interviews the famous Grammy-Award winning Violinist Joshua Bell. Joshua’s talents were discovered at any early age when he used rubber bands on dress drawers to craft his first stringed instrument, from then onwards it has been an upward trajectory to success. Multiple successful performances and awards later, he occupies a position [...]Read More... from Interview With Joshua Bell

durée : 01:28:29 - Joshua Bell, lyrisme et brio - par : Aurélie Moreau - Conseil d'un des plus remarquables violonistes de la scène internationale, directeur musical de l'Academy of St Martin in the Fields – l'Américain Joshua Bell : « Suivez votre propre voie et ne vous souciez pas d'essayer de plaire à tout le monde ».

On this week's episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,' violinist Joshua Bell helps revive the music of Thomas De Hartmann with his new recording of the Ukrainian composer's Violin Concerto, featuring conductor Dalia Stasevska and the Lviv Symphony Orchestra. Listen now!

Got a story idea for Bloodworks 101? Send us a text message When you walk into a Bloodworks Northwest Donor Center, mobile drive or pop-up center to donate, you never know the difference you can make. Ridgefield, Washington's Joshua Bell has first-hand knowledge of that. And as Bloodworks 101 producer John Yeager found out, according to Bell, that donation can make the biggest difference in the world.

Editor Martin Cullingford is this week joined by violinist Joshua Bell, pianist Jeremy Denk and cellist Steven Isserlis to talk about their new recording for Sony Classical of Mendelssohn piano trios. 

durée : 01:29:18 - En pistes ! du mardi 17 septembre 2024 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Aujourd'hui, au programme d'En pistes, les pièces pour piano de Beethoven, Liszt, Mendelssohn et Fauré, entre les mains des pianistes Lang Lang, Théo Foucheneret et du trio Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, Jeremy Denk. Puis, un peu d'opéra avec Massenet, l'occasion de retrouver Roberto Alagna.

durée : 01:29:18 - En pistes ! du mardi 17 septembre 2024 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Aujourd'hui, au programme d'En pistes, les pièces pour piano de Beethoven, Liszt, Mendelssohn et Fauré, entre les mains des pianistes Lang Lang, Théo Foucheneret et du trio Joshua Bell, Steven Isserlis, Jeremy Denk. Puis, un peu d'opéra avec Massenet, l'occasion de retrouver Roberto Alagna.

Are you feeling invisible or unvalued in your relationships? Or perhaps, without realizing it, are you creating an environment where others feel unseen? In this episode of the "I Feel Loved When..." @soulanchoring podcast, we reflect on a powerful lesson from a social experiment involving world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell (as shared by No One Knows What They're Doing (@nooneknows.show) with Erin McGoff (@advicewitherin) interviewing Ryan Stygar (@attorneyryan)). When Bell played in a busy Washington DC subway, almost no one noticed him, despite his extraordinary talent. It's a stark reminder that even the most gifted among us can go unnoticed if we're in the wrong environment. We explore how to discern when you're in the wrong environment and what it means to create a space where love, value, and humility thrive. From Psalm 139:13-14, we recall that "You (God) created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well." We discuss the importance of properly valuing ourselves and others, as God values us. True humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less (C.S. Lewis), allowing space for God's love to flow freely through you and into your relationships. Tune in to discover how to build an environment where you and those around you are seen, valued, and loved as God intended. Let's walk in the truth that we are fearfully and wonderfully made, and extend that same truth to others.

In this week's episode, McKay undertakes an examination of the power of gathering knowledge and ‘know-how' by exploring the captivating journeys of several extraordinary individuals. Reviewing their unique approaches to problem-solving and relentless pursuit of knowledge, he brings to vivid life the fact that acquiring understanding of the ‘how' can lead to remarkable achievements and innovations.McKay highlights Tu Youyou's research on Chinese herbal medicine that led to artemisinin, a key malaria treatment with a global impact, as well as John Snow's work during the 19th-century cholera outbreak, emphasizing meticulous data collection. The episode also covers Joshua Bell's metro station experiment, illustrating that recognizing excellence requires understanding the craft. Additionally, McKay reflects on Russell M. Nelson's heart surgery contributions, Bob Mankoff's journey to becoming a celebrated cartoonist, and Hedy Lamarr's frequency-hopping technology. Through these stories and his own sage observations, McKay demonstrates that greatness truly is rooted in know-how, inspiring us all to pursue mastery within our own lives.Episode Highlights:The importance of "know-how"Tu Youyou's discoveryJohn Snow's cholera investigationBob Mankoff and Joshua Bell's examples of mastery and persistenceHedy Lamarr's example of interdisciplinary innovationMalcolm Gladwell's 10,000-hour rule, The Beatles, and the role of practiceExamples from real life of choosing an area to master and seeking knowledgeBeing inspired by others' achievementsQuotes:"Youyou's discovery of artemisinin has saved millions of lives around the world.""Great things are done by people who know how.""Snow's intervention in removing the Broad Street pump handle effectively stopped the outbreak.""In the middle of gaining more know-how, inspiration often comes.""President Nelson's work in heart surgery was groundbreaking and life-saving."“Remember, what you do duplicates.”"Hedy Lamarr's frequency-hopping technology laid the groundwork for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth."“Decide what you will dive into, find your topic for getting more know-how, follow the masters, ask questions, and stay patient and learning.” Links:https://www.mckaychristensen.org/

Send us a Text Message.Summary:In this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath delves into the captivating tale of Joshua Bell, the world-renowned Jewish violinist, and his Stradivarius violin that once belonged to Bronislaw Huberman. The story explores an experiment conducted by the Washington Post where Bell played incognito in a D.C. subway, the violin's dramatic escape from Nazi Germany, and Huberman's heroic efforts to save Jewish musicians. Rabbi Bernath draws profound parallels between the violin's journey and the enduring legacy of Jewish history and faith.Takeaways:Unrecognized Genius: The Washington Post experiment highlights how extraordinary talent can go unnoticed without the right context, prompting reflection on our own perceptions of value and beauty.Historical Legacy: The Stradivarius violin, once owned by Bronislaw Huberman, symbolizes resilience and the preservation of Jewish heritage amidst adversity.Heroic Acts: Huberman's creation of the Palestine Symphony Orchestra saved many Jewish musicians from Nazi persecution, illustrating the profound impact one individual can have.Cultural Revival: The story parallels the revival of Jewish life and traditions, likening the preservation of the Stradivarius to the endurance of Jewish faith and culture.Appreciation of Art: The episode encourages listeners to pause and appreciate the beauty and significance in everyday life, much like the music of the violin and the teachings of the Torah. Support the Show.Please partner with us by purchasing a ticket in our raffle. It would really mean a lot to me and you can win some great prizes. https://www.charidy.com/ndgraffle/

Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell presents The Elements, a suite of five works for violin and orchestra, commissioned by Bell and written by leading American composers Kevin Puts (Earth), Edgar Meyer (Water), Jake Heggie (Fire), Jennifer Higdon (Air), and CSO Mead Composer-in-Residence Jessie Montgomery (Space). Conductor Juraj Valčuha frames the program with Weber's Oberon Overture and Shostakovich's jaunty, mischievous First Symphony. The June 15 performance of The Elements with Joshua Bell is a part of the 2023/24 Season of CSO MusicNOW. Learn more: cso.org/performances/23-24/cso-classical/the-elements-with-joshua-bell

Send us a Text Message.Summary:In this episode, Rabbi Yisroel Bernath delves into the captivating tale of Joshua Bell, the world-renowned Jewish violinist, and his Stradivarius violin that once belonged to Bronislaw Huberman. The story explores an experiment conducted by the Washington Post where Bell played incognito in a D.C. subway, the violin's dramatic escape from Nazi Germany, and Huberman's heroic efforts to save Jewish musicians. Rabbi Bernath draws profound parallels between the violin's journey and the enduring legacy of Jewish history and faith.Takeaways:Unrecognized Genius: The Washington Post experiment highlights how extraordinary talent can go unnoticed without the right context, prompting reflection on our own perceptions of value and beauty.Historical Legacy: The Stradivarius violin, once owned by Bronislaw Huberman, symbolizes resilience and the preservation of Jewish heritage amidst adversity.Heroic Acts: Huberman's creation of the Palestine Symphony Orchestra saved many Jewish musicians from Nazi persecution, illustrating the profound impact one individual can have.Cultural Revival: The story parallels the revival of Jewish life and traditions, likening the preservation of the Stradivarius to the endurance of Jewish faith and culture.Appreciation of Art: The episode encourages listeners to pause and appreciate the beauty and significance in everyday life, much like the music of the violin and the teachings of the Torah. Support the Show.Please partner with us by purchasing a ticket in our raffle. It would really mean a lot to me and you can win some great prizes. https://www.charidy.com/ndgraffle/Contact Rabbi Bernath via http://www.theloverabbi.com Donate and support Rabbi Bernath's work http://www.jewishndg.com/donate Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Relationships Podcast https://anchor.fm/the-love.../episodes/Love-Rabbi-QA-ecpnte Sign up for Rabbi Bernath's Kabbalah Podcast https://anchor.fm/kabbalahforeveryone Follow Rabbi Bernath's YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ybernath Access Rabbi Bernath's Articles on Relationships https://medium.com/@loverabbi

這是2014年9月29日的一集節目，描述了當年小提琴家Joshua Bell 在首都華盛頓的地鐵車站“微服”演奏小提琴的後續發展。

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley interviews Jackie Evancho. Jackie is a platinum-selling recording artist who first became a worldwide sensation at the age of 10 years old on season 5 of NBC's America's Got Talent (AGT). Jackie has recorded and/or performed duets with such notable artists as Tony Bennett, Barbara Streisand, Placido Domingo, Josh Groban, Chris Botti, Joshua Bell, Il Volo, David Foster, Andrea Bocelli, and José Carreras to name a few. Jackie is also a Guinness World Record as the youngest person to ever have a US Top 3 album. Jackie co-starred in the film The Company You Keep at the request of the star of the film, Robert Redford.

On the May 3 Friday LIVE, host Genevieve Randall and guests talk about: violinist Joshua Bell's concert; Norfolk Art Center's 17th Annual Juried Show; “Pictures At An Exhibition” concert by Lincoln's Symphony Orchestra; the next Nebraska Communities Playhouse production; a play at the Lincoln Community Playhouse; Jason Horner's last concert directing Lincoln Choral Artists; and Opera Omaha's final production of the season. Also, more poetry from Siwar Masannat, a Ross film review and a look at a concert by the Omaha Chamber Music Society.

There's a well-known story about a famous violinist who took his $3.5 million Stradivarius onto a platform of a Washington DC subway and started playing music. He was dressed in a T-shirt and a ball cap. Joshua Bell was accustomed to playing for packed concert halls and getting paid $1,000 a minute. During his 43-minute solo concert in the subway a total of 1097 people passed by. But only seven people stopped to listen. He earned $32 in change. J.T. Tillman, a computer specialist, was one of the people who walked by. He said, “I didn't think nothing of it, just a guy trying to make a couple of bucks.” Tillman would've given him some cash, but he spent all his money on the lotto. When he was told that he stiffed one of the best musicians in the world, he asked, “Is he ever going to play around here again?” The reporter said, “Yeah, but you're going to have to pay a lot to hear him.” Exactly one person recognized Joshua Bell. Her name was Stacy. She positioned herself 10 feet away from Bell, front row, center. She had a huge grin on her face. She said, “It was the most astonishing thing I've ever seen in Washington. Joshua Bell was standing there playing at rush-hour, and people were not stopping, and not even looking, and some more flipping quarters at him! Quarters! I was thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, what kind of a city do I live in that this could happen?'” In Genesis chapter three we read about this event often referred to as The Fall. A perfect garden paradise called Eden, two humans made in the image of God caring for the beautiful space and living in a everyday relationship with God. Everything is running according to design until a spiritual being, taking on the appearance of a snake, tempts the couple with a crafty half truth, and in a moments notice everything is thrown into disarray! The story of the Bible is about how God works to bring goodness back to from chaos. The good news of Scripture tells us that God invades the fallen world as Jesus of Nazareth. His job is to atone for the sin, but there's also another very important job as well: show people what it means to be human. Jesus is the perfect human and he models for us what it looks like to live as imagers of God here on earth.  What does any of this have to do with one of the greatest violin players in the world going unnoticed in a subway? Every day, Christians ignore the beautiful transformation that King Jesus gives us. The apostle Paul writes: "take off your former way of life, the old self that is corrupted by deceitful desires, to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, the one created according to God's likeness in righteousness and purity of the truth." ~ Ephesians 422-24 CSB Everyday we go about our busy lives, looking like everyone else...all the while ignoring the beautiful example King Jesus provides us about how to live as God's people. To learn more give a listen to part three of The Big Picture.

In TODAY'S EPISODE OF 10,000 NOs Podcast , a solo riff, I talk about the social experiment known as The Metro Experiment, where world class violinist Joshua Bell was observed playing his $3.5 million dollar Stradivarius in disguise on a subway platform, wearing a hoody as commuters waited for their train. The results were astounding. And they shine a light on artists who have been devaluing themselves, or giving up, because gatekeepers (those who have the power to move said artists' careers forward) haven't recognized their talents... yet. I talk about past guest Terry Winter's crazy journey to the top of Hollywood, as well as Taylor Sheridan's meteoric rise in Hollywood, pointing out that had they listened to the gatekeepers early on in their careers, we wouldn't have such films and shows as The Wolf of Wall Street, Wind River, Boardwalk Empire, Yellowstone, Tulsa King and many, many more. Don't Let the Gatekeepers Stop You!10,000 NOs podcast is now in it's 2.0 phase: after a long pause from late 2021 to late 2023, it has returned in a more raw format: shorter episodes, like the Monday Morsels of yesteryear (they may be short, solo riffs by Matt on central themes of the pod, excerpts from Matt's 10,000 NOs Insiders Community Zooms, or excerpts from Insiders VIP sessions with VIPs from the entertainment interview and beyond). Be on the look out as, every now and then, we will likely drop some old school, long-form, classic 10,000 NOs interviews as bonus episodes. Prefer to WATCH (versus listen)? SUBSCRIBE to 10,000 NOs YouTube Channel HEREThe intent of this podcast is to remind people that they are not alone in their struggles. We aim to educate & inspire you with stories and conversations with others who have traveled a path that may look enviable now, but it was not always that way. It is not the critic who counts. If you've been knocked down... get up, dust yourself off, and get back in the arena. If you want to give back, share this with someone who could use it and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen, so more people find this show and benefit from these conversations.If you dig the show, CLICK HERE to learn how you can make this experience 3D by joining our 10,000 NOs Insiders Community: access to a members-only Facebook group, intimate, weekly Live video calls with Matt, including monthly drop-ins with some of his badass past-guests & VIP friends and more.SHOW LINKS:10,000 NOs: THE BOOKSUBSCRIBE TO OUR (WEEKLY) NEWSLETTERFOLLOW MATT ON SOCIALFIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BE A 10,000 NOs INSIDER

Au début du XXIème siècle, le sitariste de renommée internationale Ravi Shankar faisait une tournée « d'adieu » en présentant son héritière, sa fille Anoushka Shankar. Depuis, l'artiste britannique d'origine indienne s'évertue avec talent à défolkloriser son instrument. Entretien et #SessionLive. La longue liste des projets accomplis par Anoushka Shankar, semble raconter l'histoire de plusieurs vies condensées en une seule : sitariste virtuose, compositrice de musiques de films, militante passionnée ; elle est également la première et plus jeune femme à se voir remettre les armes du Parlement britannique, la première musicienne indienne à présenter et jouer lors de la cérémonie des Grammy Awards. Ayant fait ses premiers pas sur la scène internationale très jeune, elle s'est rapidement imposée comme une artiste singulière, animée par une soif d'explorer au-delà des frontières des genres, passant du classique au contemporain, de l'acoustique à l'électronique le long d'une carrière qui court depuis près de vingt-cinq ans.Tout en offrant un répit du monde où elle grandit sous le regard continu du public, la maison familiale des Shankar était rarement un lieu propice au recueillement silencieux. Les musiciens allaient et venaient en permanence, que ce soit pour apprendre, répéter, improviser ou simplement s'adonner à des jeux musicaux autour de la table à manger. Anoushka s'est mise à étudier le sitar, et la musique classique indienne dès l'âge de 9 ans sous le haut patronage de son père, Pandit Ravi Shankar, maître de l'instrument et figure sans laquelle la musique du XXème siècle n'aurait pas été la même. Après des débuts professionnels à l'âge de 13 ans, elle part en tournée autour du monde aux côtés de son père avant de poursuivre son propre chemin sur scène à l'âge de 18 ans.Découvrant la musique électronique à l'adolescence, elle s'immerge alors dans la scène psychédélique trance de Goa établissant des parallèles entre les propriétés méditatives et introspectives de la musique classique indienne et le relâchement extatique sur la piste de danse. Trois albums de musique classique plus tard (chez Angel Records EMI), elle n'a que 25 ans et est déjà une habituée des salles prestigieuses telles le Carnegie Hall de New York et Le Barbican de Londres. Elle s'oriente ensuite vers des ambiances plus telluriques, des textures plus profondes avec l'album Rise (2005), animée par le désir de « créer une musique qui puisse pleinement représenter qui je suis ». Composée et réalisée par ses soins, la musique de Rise est infusée de sons électroniques créés avec Gaurav Raina de MIDIval Punditz, un « moyen de raconter mon histoire avec mon père : grandir sur trois continents avec un pied dans le passé et un autre dans le présent ».L'album suivant Breathing Underwater, réalisé en collaboration avec le multi-instrumentiste Karsh Kale, entrevoit un univers sonore où les ragas, les paysages analogues lumineux, les nappes électro contemplatives et les incursions de Ravi Shankar, Sting et de sa demi-sœur Norah Jones, s'imbriquent harmonieusement sans jamais donner l'impression de ne pas être à leur place.La signature chez Deutsche Grammophon en 2011 est le point de départ d'une décennie marquée par une créativité débridée. Le temps de quatre albums, tous nommés aux Grammy Awards, des fils disparates sont tissés ensemble pour former une riche tapisserie où les thèmes se bousculent et les palettes sonores sont constamment élargies. Les intenses méditations sur l'amour et la perte de Traces Of You, réalisé par Nitin Sawhney, sont suivies de Home et le retour doucement triomphant des pures improvisations raga.La relation historique entre la musique classique indienne et le flamenco espagnol est au cœur de Traveller, réalisé par Javier Limón, alors que l'actuelle crise internationale touchant les réfugiés est à la source du cri de ralliement de Land Of Gold. Land Of Gold cristallise parfaitement le son d'Anoushka : le sitar dé-exotisée résonne autour de l'instrumentation imprévisible en défiant les frontières des genres.En 2022, Anoushka rejoint Leiter, le label fondé par Nils Frahm et son manager Felix Grimm, et sort l'album live, Between Us qui est nommé dans la catégorie Meilleur Album de Musiques du Monde aux Grammy Awards, et Anoushka reçoit une nomination dans la catégorie Meilleure Prestation de Musiques du Monde pour sa collaboration avec Arook Aftab, sur Udhero Na extrait de l'édition Deluxe de Vulture Prince du chanteur et compositeur pakistanais.Elle collabore avec des artistes aussi divers que Herbie Hancock, Patti Smith, Joshua Bell, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jules Buckley Anoushka considère que son plus grand défi musical reste ses premiers pas dans la composition pour le cinéma: avec la réalisation d'une bande originale de Shiraz, l'un des premiers grands films muets indiens restauré par l'Institut du Film Britannique, et sa performance lors des projections. Plus récemment, elle compose la bande originale de A Suitable Boy (« Un Garçon Convenable ») de Mira Nair.Avec sa musique, Anoushka évoque aussi bien les instants intemporels du passé que l'urgence du futur, ce qui la pousse à nourrir son travail d'un engagement sans relâche. S'exprimant ouvertement à propos de ses expériences en tant que femme et ancienne victime de maltraitance dans son enfance, elle met sa notoriété au profit de campagnes telle que le One Billion Rising. Elle est fréquemment associée aux initiatives du Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies pour les Réfugiés (UNHCR) et de Help Refugees afin de récolter des fonds et sensibiliser les gens à la crise des réfugiés. En 2020, elle est investie première présidente de la F-List: une base de données britannique créée afin de combler l'écart entre les sexes dans l'industrie musicale. Elle est également ambassadrice de The Walk, un projet artistique international de soutien aux réfugiés. Tout cela ne fait que témoigner de la singularité d'une artiste qui parvient à mener plusieurs vies en une. Titres interprétés au grand studio- In The End Live RFI (issu de l'EP Chapter II) + RFI Vidéos- Extrait Raga Anandi Kalya avec son père  Ravi Shankar voir clip- Daydreaming Feat. Nils Frahm, Extrait Chapter 1- Pacifica, extrait de Zik Chapter 2- Extrait Sea Dreamer feat. Sting (Album A Perfect Rain, 2007)- Extrait Traces Of You duo avec Norah Jones- Extrait Casi Uno duo avec Buika (album Traveller, 2011)- Dancing In Madness Live RFI  (album Traveller de 2011) + RFI Vidéos.Line Up : Anoushka Shankar, sitar ; Danny Keane, piano, violoncelle ; Pirashanna Thevarajah, percussions (konokkol, mridangam, morsing) et Claire Simon à la traduction.Son:  Mathias Taylor & Benoît Letirant.► EP – CHAPTER I – Forever For Now (Leiter 2023)► EP – CHAPTER 2- How dark It Is Before Dawn (Leiter 2024).

Au début du XXIème siècle, le sitariste de renommée internationale Ravi Shankar faisait une tournée « d'adieu » en présentant son héritière, sa fille Anoushka Shankar. Depuis, l'artiste britannique d'origine indienne s'évertue avec talent à défolkloriser son instrument. Entretien et #SessionLive. La longue liste des projets accomplis par Anoushka Shankar, semble raconter l'histoire de plusieurs vies condensées en une seule : sitariste virtuose, compositrice de musiques de films, militante passionnée ; elle est également la première et plus jeune femme à se voir remettre les armes du Parlement britannique, la première musicienne indienne à présenter et jouer lors de la cérémonie des Grammy Awards. Ayant fait ses premiers pas sur la scène internationale très jeune, elle s'est rapidement imposée comme une artiste singulière, animée par une soif d'explorer au-delà des frontières des genres, passant du classique au contemporain, de l'acoustique à l'électronique le long d'une carrière qui court depuis près de vingt-cinq ans.Tout en offrant un répit du monde où elle grandit sous le regard continu du public, la maison familiale des Shankar était rarement un lieu propice au recueillement silencieux. Les musiciens allaient et venaient en permanence, que ce soit pour apprendre, répéter, improviser ou simplement s'adonner à des jeux musicaux autour de la table à manger. Anoushka s'est mise à étudier le sitar, et la musique classique indienne dès l'âge de 9 ans sous le haut patronage de son père, Pandit Ravi Shankar, maître de l'instrument et figure sans laquelle la musique du XXème siècle n'aurait pas été la même. Après des débuts professionnels à l'âge de 13 ans, elle part en tournée autour du monde aux côtés de son père avant de poursuivre son propre chemin sur scène à l'âge de 18 ans.Découvrant la musique électronique à l'adolescence, elle s'immerge alors dans la scène psychédélique trance de Goa établissant des parallèles entre les propriétés méditatives et introspectives de la musique classique indienne et le relâchement extatique sur la piste de danse. Trois albums de musique classique plus tard (chez Angel Records EMI), elle n'a que 25 ans et est déjà une habituée des salles prestigieuses telles le Carnegie Hall de New York et Le Barbican de Londres. Elle s'oriente ensuite vers des ambiances plus telluriques, des textures plus profondes avec l'album Rise (2005), animée par le désir de « créer une musique qui puisse pleinement représenter qui je suis ». Composée et réalisée par ses soins, la musique de Rise est infusée de sons électroniques créés avec Gaurav Raina de MIDIval Punditz, un « moyen de raconter mon histoire avec mon père : grandir sur trois continents avec un pied dans le passé et un autre dans le présent ».L'album suivant Breathing Underwater, réalisé en collaboration avec le multi-instrumentiste Karsh Kale, entrevoit un univers sonore où les ragas, les paysages analogues lumineux, les nappes électro contemplatives et les incursions de Ravi Shankar, Sting et de sa demi-sœur Norah Jones, s'imbriquent harmonieusement sans jamais donner l'impression de ne pas être à leur place.La signature chez Deutsche Grammophon en 2011 est le point de départ d'une décennie marquée par une créativité débridée. Le temps de quatre albums, tous nommés aux Grammy Awards, des fils disparates sont tissés ensemble pour former une riche tapisserie où les thèmes se bousculent et les palettes sonores sont constamment élargies. Les intenses méditations sur l'amour et la perte de Traces Of You, réalisé par Nitin Sawhney, sont suivies de Home et le retour doucement triomphant des pures improvisations raga.La relation historique entre la musique classique indienne et le flamenco espagnol est au cœur de Traveller, réalisé par Javier Limón, alors que l'actuelle crise internationale touchant les réfugiés est à la source du cri de ralliement de Land Of Gold. Land Of Gold cristallise parfaitement le son d'Anoushka : le sitar dé-exotisée résonne autour de l'instrumentation imprévisible en défiant les frontières des genres.En 2022, Anoushka rejoint Leiter, le label fondé par Nils Frahm et son manager Felix Grimm, et sort l'album live, Between Us qui est nommé dans la catégorie Meilleur Album de Musiques du Monde aux Grammy Awards, et Anoushka reçoit une nomination dans la catégorie Meilleure Prestation de Musiques du Monde pour sa collaboration avec Arook Aftab, sur Udhero Na extrait de l'édition Deluxe de Vulture Prince du chanteur et compositeur pakistanais.Elle collabore avec des artistes aussi divers que Herbie Hancock, Patti Smith, Joshua Bell, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Jules Buckley Anoushka considère que son plus grand défi musical reste ses premiers pas dans la composition pour le cinéma: avec la réalisation d'une bande originale de Shiraz, l'un des premiers grands films muets indiens restauré par l'Institut du Film Britannique, et sa performance lors des projections. Plus récemment, elle compose la bande originale de A Suitable Boy (« Un Garçon Convenable ») de Mira Nair.Avec sa musique, Anoushka évoque aussi bien les instants intemporels du passé que l'urgence du futur, ce qui la pousse à nourrir son travail d'un engagement sans relâche. S'exprimant ouvertement à propos de ses expériences en tant que femme et ancienne victime de maltraitance dans son enfance, elle met sa notoriété au profit de campagnes telle que le One Billion Rising. Elle est fréquemment associée aux initiatives du Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies pour les Réfugiés (UNHCR) et de Help Refugees afin de récolter des fonds et sensibiliser les gens à la crise des réfugiés. En 2020, elle est investie première présidente de la F-List: une base de données britannique créée afin de combler l'écart entre les sexes dans l'industrie musicale. Elle est également ambassadrice de The Walk, un projet artistique international de soutien aux réfugiés. Tout cela ne fait que témoigner de la singularité d'une artiste qui parvient à mener plusieurs vies en une. Titres interprétés au grand studio- In The End Live RFI (issu de l'EP Chapter II) + RFI Vidéos- Extrait Raga Anandi Kalya avec son père  Ravi Shankar voir clip- Daydreaming Feat. Nils Frahm, Extrait Chapter 1- Pacifica, extrait de Zik Chapter 2- Extrait Sea Dreamer feat. Sting (Album A Perfect Rain, 2007)- Extrait Traces Of You duo avec Norah Jones- Extrait Casi Uno duo avec Buika (album Traveller, 2011)- Dancing In Madness Live RFI  (album Traveller de 2011) + RFI Vidéos.Line Up : Anoushka Shankar, sitar ; Danny Keane, piano, violoncelle ; Pirashanna Thevarajah, percussions (konokkol, mridangam, morsing) et Claire Simon à la traduction.Son:  Mathias Taylor & Benoît Letirant.► EP – CHAPTER I – Forever For Now (Leiter 2023)► EP – CHAPTER 2- How dark It Is Before Dawn (Leiter 2024).

Preeminent banjo player Béla Fleck is renowned for his unparalleled skills, adventurous spirit, and musical innovation. He's won eighteen GRAMMY Awards in nine different fields from bluegrass to classical and according to him, he's defied the odds. A kid from Manhattan who became obsessed with bluegrass music, Béla reflects on the first time he heard the Earl Scruggs' theme song for "The Beverly Hillbillies," how he got his namesake from three classical heavy hitters, and why it took nine years to return to the banjo after he fell in love with it at the age of six. Béla discusses his quick progression on the instrument, how he skipped college to his parents' surprise, and when he realized he had to find his own distinct sound. David inquires how Béla came to musically interact with classical greats like Joshua Bell and Edgar Meyer, as well as jazz legend Chick Corea, while simultaneously shedding his imposter syndrome, and to close it out Béla tells David about the feeling of making time stand still during a performance. Check out Béla Fleck on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, or the web.Follow Speaking Soundly on Instagram.Follow David on Instagram.You can find out more about Artful Narratives Media on Instagram and the web.Photograph of Béla Fleck by Jesse Borrell.The Speaking Soundly theme song is composed by Joseph Saba/Stewart Winter and used by permission of Videohelper.Speaking Soundly was co-created by David Krauss and Jessica Handelman. This interview has been edited and condensed to fit the time format.Episode copyright © 2024 Artful Narratives Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Surveillance capitalism is ubiquitous. If we're not being watched by Google or Facebook, then we are watching movies warning about how these digital platforms are watching us. David Donnelly's new documentary, COST OF CONVENIENCE, trots all the familiar charges that we've heard over the years from KEEN ON guests like Shoshana Zuboff , Jaron Lanier, Nick Carr and Roger McNamee. It's good stuff, I guess, even if we've heard these existential warnings many times before. The problem is what to do about it. Like most Silicon Valley critics, Donnelly's fixes - from more education and regulation to greater self control - aren't very realistic. Ultimately, I guess, we'll find something else to worry about. The real question, however, is if we forget about the screen, will the screen forget about us? DAVID DONNELLY is an American filmmaker renowned for his impactful documentaries in the classical music realm, notably his award-winning debut, Maestro, featuring stars like Paavo Järvi, Joshua Bell, Hilary Hahn, and Lang Lang. This film, translated into multiple languages and has been broadcast worldwide, is highly regarded as an educational tool in music education. Following Maestro, Donnelly directed Nordic Pulseand Forte, completing a trilogy offering an unparalleled glimpse into classical music. His work, relevant amid the Ukraine invasion, includes narratives on Estonia's Singing Revolution, showcasing his storytelling's depth. Donnelly's films have been showcased at prestigious venues like the Whitney Museum and the Kennedy Center, underlining his status in both the art and film communities. In 2021, he co-founded CultureNet and announced The Cost of Convenience, the first in a new trilogy exploring technology's cultural implications. Donnelly's career extends beyond filmmaking; he's a sought-after speaker, sharing insights from interviews with global thought leaders across over 30 countries.Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Featuring Ken Follet's "The Pillars of the Earth," Antoni Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, Joshua Bell's DC Metro performance, and the World Trade Center...

The Talk of Fame Podcast got to chat with Joshua Bell!! Joshua is a community leader and mental health advocate from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada currently attending McMaster University for Political Science with a specialization in judicial studies and public law. Always being an active member within his community, Joshua is passionate about mental health and the well-being of others and has worked to help not only raise awareness but also push for changes to improve the mental health of everyone - including with a main focus on suicide prevention. Joshua currently sits on the National Youth Advisory Council of the Mood Disorders Society of Canada, the National Initiative for Eating Disorders, as well as is a member of Frayme as a Groundbreaker for mental health, in addition to much more. FOLLOW ME:  INSTAGRAM:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffamepod  Facebook:  Officialkyliemontigney  Talkoffame  Twitter:  Kyliemontigney4  ABOUT ME:  Hi, I am Kylie! I love sports, spending time with my family, traveling, and meeting people that inspire me. I love listening to other people's stories and sharing their journeys.

Sermon For February 18 2024 The Noah Connection This Water Symbolizes Baptism by Rev. Joshua Bell

O That Will Be Glory Chancel Choir February 12 2024 by Rev. Joshua Bell

Sermon For February 11 2024 Shadowing Power by Rev. Joshua Bell

On this bonus episode from May 2022, Kirk goes through a handful of other covers of the three Beatles songs he recently discussed on the show."Gotta Get You Into My Life" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney as covered by Cliff Bennett and the Rebel Rousers (1966) and Blood, Sweat & Tears (1975)"Eleanor Rigby" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney as covered by Aretha Franklin (1968), Cody Fry (2021), Joshua Bell and Frankie Moreno (2009) and Zoot (1970)"Blackbird" by Paul McCartney/Lennon-McCartney as covered by Crosby, Stills & Nash (1982) and the Brad Mehldau Trio (1996)Also Featured/Discussed:"Reelin' In The Years" by Steely Dan from Can't Buy a Thrill, 1972The score video of Cody Fry's arrangement of "Eleanor Rigby"Bicycle Race by Queen from Jazz, 1972----LINKS-----SUPPORT STRONG SONGS!Paypal | Patreon.com/StrongsongsMERCH STOREstore.strongsongspodcast.comSOCIAL MEDIAIG: @Kirk_Hamilton | Threads: @Kirk_HamiltonNEWSLETTERhttps://kirkhamilton.substack.com/subscribeJOIN THE DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/GCvKqAM8SmOUTRO SOLO PLAY-A-LONG:https://soundcloud.com/kirkhamilton/strong-songs-outro-music-no-soloSTRONG SONGS PLAYLISTSSpotify | Apple Music | YouTube Music 

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Composer, author, lecturer, and performer Bruce Adolphe is a multifaceted artist. He's known by millions of listeners for his ingenious Piano Puzzlers on public radio's Performance Today and his concert pieces are played worldwide by Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, and Joshua Bell. Bruce shares how he was inspired by Leonard Bernstein to educate and compose, his love of collaborating with scientists, and the importance of letting your mind wander. He reminisces about the first piece he composed at the age of ten and how his father nearly stole the applause, recounts hearing the shot that killed John Lennon, and discusses his opera-singing parrot Polly Rhythm. David asks about Inspector Pulse, a character Bruce created for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and how the clever Piano Puzzlers came to be. At the end, we leave you with a holiday puzzle—see how many operatic melodies and classic holiday tunes you can hear. Listen to Santa and Isolde, A Holiday Opera Fantasy by Bruce Adolphe as performed by The Metropolitan Opera Brass on Apple Music or Spotify.Check out Bruce Adolphe on Instagram, Facebook, Spotify, or the web.Don't miss Bruce's latest books Visions and Decisions and The Mind's Ear.You can find more Piano Puzzlers on the web.Follow Speaking Soundly on Instagram.Follow David on Instagram.You can find out more about Artful Narratives Media on Instagram and the web.Photograph of Bruce by The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.Santa and Isolde, A Holiday Opera Fantasy used with permission from 5th Show LLCThe Speaking Soundly theme song is composed by Joseph Saba/Stewart Winter and used by permission of Videohelper.Speaking Soundly was co-created by David Krauss and Jessica Handelman. This interview has been edited and condensed to fit the time format.Episode copyright © 2023 Artful Narratives Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesus exposed the plot to kill Him through a question on taxation and affirmed it is lawful to support the government, but also it is essential to obey God's commands. - SERMON TRANSCRIPT - Turn in your Bibles to Mark chapter 12 as we continue this incredible journey through the Gospel of Mark. From the beginning of church history, Christians have had an uneasy and challenging relationship with secular government. It was Caesar's governor, Pontius Pilate, who ordered the crucifixion of our Lord, and it was Roman soldiers that nailed Jesus to the cross. But the awestruck Roman centurion who carried out Pilate's orders gave this stunning statement about Jesus as He died. Mark 15:39, "Surely this man was the son of God." Soon afterward, it was a godly Roman centurion, Cornelius, who began the gathering of Gentile converts to Christ by his repentance and faith in Christ, preached by the apostle Peter. The greatest apostle of them all, Paul, was both a Christian and a Roman citizen, and Paul frequently claimed the benefits of Roman citizenship and used the advantages of the Roman Empire, the transportation system, the commerce of the Roman Empire to spread the gospel. Yet in the end, it was the Roman Caesar Nero that ordered Paul's execution. The New Testament constantly commands willing submission to the government. Yet it was the government that savagely persecuted Christians and murdered Christians for the first three centuries of church history. Then the Emperor Constantine declared himself to be a Christian in the year 312, but that declaration eventually brought a wedding of church and state that it's not hard to argue, was nearly ruinous for the church of Jesus Christ. It required a massive reformation of the church twelve centuries later. In many nations around the world, it is the government that is the bitterest enemy of the gospel, hunting down godly Christians and their pastors, incarcerating them, persecuting, even killing them. Yet in America, there has been for well over 200 years a mostly comfortable relationship between Christianity and secular government, and many godly Christians have had a massive influence in the governmental life of our nation over that history. Because of that, some have even gone so far as to call America a Christian nation because of the pervasive influence of Christianity on our nation's government and history. However, recently this comfortable relationship between the genuine Christian Church and secular government has begun to decay. It's become clear that our surrounding culture is increasingly hostile to Christianity, and therefore many elected officials that represent those people are bolder and more aggressive and speaking slanderous, even blasphemous words against Christ. Many recent policies are directly contrary to biblical truth and put Christians consistently in a difficult place, in a bind in the workplace. The question stands before us as it has for ages, how exactly should a Christian relate to government? In our text today, Jesus finds a way to elude a trap that's set for him and begins a significant answer to this deeply divisive issue with the principle that you just heard read. "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s and to God the things that are God’s." In that one statement, we're not going to find a comprehensive answer to the problem of the relationship between Christians and government, but we're going to take a significant step forward in understanding how Jesus saw both sides of that equation. I. An Attack Plotted and Executed We see here in this text, an attack plotted and executed by Jesus' enemies. Look at verse 13, “Later, they, [his enemies] sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians to Jesus to catch him in his words." It is the final week of Jesus' life. We're in Mark's Gospel and there's just one conflict after another, leading up eventually to his condemnation and his execution on the cross. We saw two weeks ago the parable of the wicked tenant farmers that refused to give the owner his due, and the parable that Jesus walked through, culminating in the text that I preached on last week, “the stone the builders rejected has become the capstone.” The Lord has done this and is marvelous in our eyes. We talked about the builders being the leaders of the nation, the movers and shakers, the governing officials there of the Jewish nation. In verse 12, it says they, these enemies, looked for a way to arrest him because they knew that He had spoken this parable against them, but they were afraid of the crowd. So they left him and went away, but their hatred for Jesus burned hotter than ever before. Their fears of the crowd, however, and of the Romans and losing their position with the Romans was boxing them in. They had to become sly and plot some devious way to trap Jesus so that they could get him killed, which is what they wanted. So they plotted against him. In Matthew's account, Matthew 22:15 it says, "The Pharisees went out and laid plans to trap him in his words.” They took counsel together, they made some kind of devious plot here. Now, as you think about it, there'd be two ways of killing Jesus, getting rid of him. They could do it directly themselves by force or they could do it by law, by legal means. If they wanted to dispense with Jesus by legal means, by law, they had a problem because He had to be made a criminal in the eyes of Rome for the Romans would not allow the Jews to execute anyone. They had no authority to put a man to death. The Romans for their part had no interest in Jewish religious controversies at all, so Jesus' claim to be the Son of God, while blasphemous to the Jewish leaders, would've meant nothing to the Romans. They wouldn't have given it the time of day. Jesus had to be made a criminal in the eyes of the state, in the eyes of Rome. If Jesus was espousing rebellion against Roman rule, now that would be something, and saying in general as somebody who is so popular with the people, "We need to stop paying taxes to Caesar." That would've been of intense interest to the Romans, hence the question about taxation. On the other hand, if Jesus's Jewish enemies had wanted to just kill him directly, just rise up against him and kill him, the problem there was the people. The people loved Jesus for the most part. They held that He was a prophet at least. A number of times, Jesus' enemies wanted to seize Jesus. But even in the texts we have here, they want to arrest him, want to lay hands on him, but they're held back by their fear of the people, so they have to strip his protection away. The Jewish people have to turn on Jesus. Somehow they have to manipulate the crowd so that they turn on Jesus and hate him. If Jesus espoused that they should pay taxes to Caesar, that would do it for a lot of them. The patriotic Jews among them, not just the zealots but just general rank and file Jews would be deeply offended by this open teaching of submission to Rome and paying taxes to Caesar and all that. Hence, I hope you can see the dark genius of this plot laid. They have him, they think either way. Now, springing this trap, bringing this trap are some strange bedfellows here, the Pharisees and the Herodians. Matthew 22:16, "The Pharisees sent their disciples." So some young zealous Pharisees are sent, dispatched along with the Herodians. The eyebrows really should go up if you realize who these people are. The Pharisees on the one part are Jesus's most vocal and consistent enemies. Vehement, they're known for their passionate commitment to the laws of Moses and their belief that obedience to the laws of Moses was the means by which they could earn their salvation, favor with God and they thought they did keep the laws of Moses. Now along with this, of course, with their fierce commitment to their Jewish heritage, they hated the Roman occupation, the Roman legions. Some Pharisees were even zealots who were secretly plotting rebellion against Rome, wanting to overthrow the Romans. They would've adamantly, passionately rejected the Messiah teaching that we need to pay taxes to Caesar, would've hated that, the Pharisees. The Herodians on the other hand are disciples or followers of King Herod who was a puppet king of the Romans. He derived his power from Roman rule, that's how he was in power, and all the taxes that were gathered, some of them went to Herod and to the Herodians. They actually benefited from the taxes paid to Rome. How in the world do these people get together? Ordinarily, they would've hated each other, but there's an old adage, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. We see this, you see it in the military , as in World War II. How did the UK and the United States get together with the wicked Soviet Union and Joseph Stalin? They had nothing in common in terms of government, but they had a common enemy: Hitler and the Nazis. So we see this kind of thing, these two groups who are normally enemies, they get together, they represent opposite sides of the question on taxation, but they're both committed to one thing and that's getting rid of Jesus. They hated Jesus so they banded together in their desire to get rid of Jesus. This is a sinister, dark, devious trap that Jesus is encircled with here and they bring it with some flattery. Look at verse 14, “They come to him and said, ‘Teacher, we know that you're a man of integrity. You aren't swayed by men because you pay no attention to who they are, but you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth.’" This should make you feel sick as you read that, you realize who it's coming from. Flattery is very different than encouragement. I hope you realize that. It's good to encourage other people, it’s bad to flatter them. What's the difference? The difference is your motive, and whether you believe what you're saying or not. Flattery is insincere praise given for selfish reasons. Years ago I was reading the Aesop's Fables and I came across one of the fables, the fox and the crow. It's a fun story. A wily fox sees an ugly crow sitting up on a branch up high with a coveted piece of cheese in its beak. The fox looks up and persuades the crow that it has the most beautiful singing voice of any bird in the forest and that he would love to hear a single song from its golden throat. Filled with pride, the crow opens its beak and begins to squawk its nasty little song while the precious piece of cheese falls to the ground right into the open mouth of the fox. Moral of the story, don’t trust flatterers. The Book of Proverbs says the same thing. Proverbs 29:5, "Whoever flatters his neighbor is spreading a net for his feet." That's exactly what Jesus' enemies are doing here, they're flattering him and spreading a net for his feet. The thing is the words they used are actually true and for us as believers in Christ, we could walk through them and worship Jesus for these things, but they didn't believe them, for the most part. First of all, Jesus was in fact a man of integrity. Never has there ever been a man so much, a man of integrity, a man absolutely committed to the truth, willing to die for the truth and exactly what he appeared to be. There's no deception, no corruption. He wasn't just true, He was truth incarnate. He didn't say, "I am the way and I teach the truth." He said, "I am the way and I am the truth and I am the life." He is truth incarnate. That's who He was, but they didn't believe this. They actually believed that He was a deceiver, teaching false doctrines. Jesus actually did teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. He perfectly spoke the words of his heavenly Father. No one has ever taught more pure and perfect doctrine than Jesus. He did teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. But again, they didn't believe this. They believed He was a heretic, a false teacher. "Jesus actually did teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. He perfectly spoke the words of his heavenly Father. No one has ever taught more pure and perfect doctrine than Jesus. He did teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. But again, they didn't believe this. They believed He was a heretic, a false teacher." The next statement they make, "We know that you aren't swayed by men since you pay no attention to who they are, but you just say your convictions no matter who you're talking to." They actually did believe that, and it actually was true. Jesus wasn't concerned at all with the person He was talking to in terms of any fear He would have. He wasn't afraid of Pontius Pilate, He wasn't afraid of Annas, He wasn't afraid of crowds, He wasn't afraid of anybody ever. He taught what He believed. He didn't look at the individual's face, that’s literally the expression. He wasn't moved by the face, the appearance, the position, it didn't intimidate him at all. Nowadays, politicians are constantly governing by opinion polls. They stick their finger in the wind and try to find out the prevailing opinion, and then they'll make their judgments based on that. Jesus never did that. He had zero fear. He's the King of Kings and Lord of Lords, He's the judge of all the earth, and He knew it. No fear. Now, as I said, Jesus' enemies actually did believe this about him and they were counting on it. You understand they're counting on Jesus just saying what He thinks here. They are wanting to trap him in his words so they come, the trap sprung. They say, "Is it right to pay taxes to Caesar or not? Should we pay or shouldn’t?" He was stuck so they thought. If Jesus says, "No, we should not pay taxes to Caesar,” how long do you think it would've taken them to go tell Pontius Pilate? I mean it would have been later that hour that he would've heard about it. But if on the other hand Jesus says, "We should pay taxes to Caesar." He's surrounded right there in the temple area by hundreds of people that are listening to every word He says. He would've lost a lot of those patriotic Jews right there and then. So either way, it was a trap designed to get Jesus killed. II. Jesus Exposes Their Hypocrisy Jesus begins by exposing their hypocrisy. Look at verse 15, “Jesus knew their hypocrisy. ‘Why are you trying to trap me?’” Now it's one thing to have an instinct about hypocrisy or an instinct about flattery. It's another thing to actually know the motives of another human being's heart and Jesus is omniscient. John 2:25 says, "Jesus doesn't need any testimony about a man because he knows what's in a man.” He knows what's inside someone's heart. It’s like when He spoke to Nathaniel, He knew that Nathaniel was a man of integrity and he was a true Israelite. “How do you know that?” Nathaniel asked. "I saw you while you were under the fig tree.”[ John 1]. Jesus knows people. He knows their hearts because He's omniscient. He understands what they're trying to do and He evades their trap. Now how in the world is He going to get out of this one? You've already read the text so you know how He gets out of it, but it's really quite remarkable. First of all, fundamental to this whole exchange is that they do not understand who He is. They don't understand who they're dealing with. Like most of you do, I like the amazing person incognito kind of story. I mean the Kyrie Irving, Uncle Drew thing. I mean there are a lot of athletes that do this. Eli Manning dressed up, Chris Bryant, Greg Maddox, you don't know who he is. It's like, "Man, this dude's got a good curve ball." That was Greg Maddox. What did you think? But you didn't know. He thought he was the sound guy. I like those things. Or Joshua Bell, the violinist just incognito there with his Stradivarius in a DC subway kiosk playing some amazing pieces. People just walk by and don't even care. That's Joshua Bell right there. Or there's some of these CEO incognito stories, like there's a TV show about this where you don't know that you're dealing with, the CEO of the whole company, and you find out later who you were dealing with. Isaiah 53 says, “He [Jesus] had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him." He was despised and rejected so they underestimated him. They thought, "Hey, we're going to trap him. We're going to kind of triangulate and trap him." They're crossing swords, however, with the mind that created the universe. They're playing chess with the infinite God of the universe. You're not going to trick him. You're not going to trap him. Jesus' death could never be an accident, could never be a trap or a trick. He will say in John 10:18, "No one takes my life from me, but I lay it down of my own accord." “You're not going to trap me. You're not going to trick me into dying here. I'm going to die because I want to die.” III. Jesus Evades Their Trap He wanted to teach principles. He wanted to teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. He wanted to talk about taxation. He's not shrinking back from it. So He uses an object lesson. Look at verse 15, "Bring me a denarius and let me look at it." They brought it. They bring in this coin, and He's holding it. You can picture him holding up the coin and then He says, "Whose portrait is this?" He points to the coin. "And whose inscription?" The coin itself would've been odious to any religious Jewish person because it would've had an image of Tiberius Caesar proclaiming him to be God. On the obverse, it would've had a picture of Tiberius Caesar in priestly robes like he was some kind of a high priest. It would've been extremely offensive, a violation of a law against idolatry. Anyway, Jesus' enemies are happy to produce the coin. They think He's about to put his head in his own noose with his own words. "Whose portrait is this?” "Caesar's," they answer. Then He gives his answer, "Render to Caesar what is Caesar's and to God what is God's?" Jesus changed the word the Jews used. It’s not that we are to give the tax to Caesar as if it was something that didn't really belong to Caesar, but we're going to give it to him anyway. He changes the word in the Greek, it's “give back”, or “render,” with a sense of give what is truly owed to that individual. That's the word. He actually changes the word. The word “render” in this case is a little awkward for us. It’s not a word we would use commonly, and therefore I think it's good to think of it that way. "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar." It means to give back to him what is really his. That's the whole point of the object lesson. Do you see it? If you mint the coin, you're in charge, you run the country and therefore you have that authority, give it back to him. It belongs to him. That's what Jesus is saying, but He doesn't stop there. He says, "Render to God the things that are God's." It's amazing in the first half, "Render to Caesar." Jesus is vigorously, clearly, no doubt about it, upholding the very government that very soon will execute him and He knows it, and yet there He is upholding the authority of this idolatrous pagan government and the right they have to receive taxes. He upholds it. But that second statement, "Render to God the things that are God's." We'll spend eternity understanding it and doing it. The reaction to this is that they're astonished when they heard it, they were amazed. [Matthew 22:22] They left them and went away. I would think bad move, be astonished and fall on your face and worship him. How about that? They're impressed, they're amazed, probably a little frustrated, they're not going to be able to do anything with that statement, and they walk away. Instead, they should have loved him and worshiped him and believed in him. IV. What We Must Render to Caesar Let's go back and try to understand this. What must we render to Caesar and what must we render to God? How do we understand that? First of all, taxes. I know, I know, but I'm not going to be up here saying you don't need to pay your taxes. You do need to pay your taxes. Jesus says so. We need to pay taxes, and the reason is that you are supporting, you're paying the salaries of God's servants who are governing in the language of Romans 13, "The authorities that exist have been established by God." God set them up, so of course the Son of God is going to uphold them. Daniel 4:17 says, "The most high is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and gives them to anyone he wishes and sets over them the lowliest of men." That's Nebuchadnezzar's statement, it's absolutely true. That means that Caesar's power, Rome's power, came from God. It's not an accident. Furthermore, and this would've really stung for patriotic Jews, Caesar's power is just in a line of Gentile overlords that were there as a direct judgment on the Jews for not keeping the law of Moses. That's why the Romans had control of the Promised Land. It's the very thing that God had said through Moses in Deuteronomy He would do. They're getting the Promised Land on condition of their obedience to the laws of God and the laws of Moses. It's the condition. If they do not keep his laws, He's going to use Gentile armies to evict them. It's in the song of Moses in Deuteronomy 32. It's a clear prediction that that's what He's going to do. He's going to make them jealous," he said, "by people that are not a people." It's a very clear statement. He's predicted ahead of time what they're going to do. This is not an accident. It's not something He didn't know. From the Babylonian exile through the Medo-Persians, through the Greeks and now the Romans, it’s been a series of Gentile overlords that were direct judgments by God on the Jews for violating the laws of God. He specifically judged Jews who refused to submit to the Gentiles. Read about it in Ezekiel 17. He's very angry with them that they're not submitting to Babylon. It’s very surprising. I mean do you think those things were taught much among the Zealots and among the Pharisees and all? I don't think those themes were lifted up much, but it was clearly true. Jesus called it the “Times of the Gentiles.” Ezra knew it. When a small remnant of Jews came back from the exile of Babylon to rebuild Jerusalem and to rebuild the temple, Ezra said these things. Ezra 9:7, "Because of our sins, we and our kings and our priests have been subjected to the sword and captivity to pillage and humiliation at the hand of foreign kings as it is today." That's it. That's why this is happening says Ezra. “But now for a brief moment, the Lord our God has been gracious in leaving us a remnant and giving us a firm place in a sanctuary, and so our God gives light to our eyes and a little relief in our bondage. Though we are slaves, our God has not deserted us in our bondage. He has shown kindness in the sight of the kings of Persia, allowing us to return and rebuild the city in the temple.” That's what he's saying. Ezra understood it. The patriotic Jews, the Zealots who wanted to rebel against Rome were forgetting the sins of their fathers and God's just judgment against them. In addition, they were forgetting the benefits of wise Roman government, and there were many. The Roman conquest of the Mediterranean world brought with it tremendous advantages and unification. They united that part of the world in something called the “Pax Romana,” the “Roman peace." This meant that as long as a conquered country accepted the Roman yoke, accepted Roman rule, they pretty much could live out their whole lives in peace free from warfare. That's a big advantage back then. You're not going to have raiders coming in and taking your crops. The Romans were excellent at long-term stability. They used local leaders and regional kings to keep the peace. They allowed freedom of religion within a certain measure and guaranteed a semblance of justice for the people. They established commerce, roads, a economic system where some people became pretty prosperous in that system. As with any reasonable government, they protected its people from rampant crime, from anarchy, from armed mobs roaming the streets. They brought stability and order and daily peace to life. And so it is today, the benefits of government today, Romans 13:4 says, "The ruler is God's servant to do you good." 2 verses later, Romans 13:6, "This is also why you pay taxes for the authorities are God's servants who give their full time to governing," and because they give their full time, they need to be paid. That's their salary, so it's right to pay taxes. God's servants and government do you good. They promote peace and public order. They establish and uphold a system of justice. They punish evildoers. They protect people from military threats. They promote health and prosperity by roads, infrastructure, common economy, all of these things. There are many benefits. By contrast, I think the worst possible situation there could be, I've thought about this, it's debatable whether it's tyranny, dictatorship or anarchy. I think anarchy is worse. It's not like there aren't going to be any people trying to control that situation. You look at, for example, the reign of terror during the French Revolution or you look at Somalia for example, from 1991 to 2006. There was no permanent government in Somalia, it was just anarchy. What would it have been like to live in Somalia in 2000? You couldn't go out of your home really. There’re roving bans of gun-wielding young men that gun you down, steal things from you. It was horrible. There are all kinds of markers of what life was like in Somalia in terms of infant mortality, in terms of disease, in terms of education, literacy, adult literacy rates. All that plummeted, it was horrible. But we owe to government more than just the payment of taxes. The scripture says there's other things. We owe honor. We owe honor to governing officials. 1 Peter 2:17, "Show proper respect to everyone, love the brotherhood of believers. Fear God, honor the King." There's a certain respect that goes to governing officials. We owe obedience as far as we're able. Romans 13:1. It says, "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities for there is no authority except that which God has established." The authorities that exist have been established by God. In our government system, we also, I think, owe wise participation. We're able to take advantage of being, for those of us that are, American citizens, who are able to participate in government, able to vote out officials that we think have policies we disagree with. We're able to debate them, raise up questions, concerns, et cetera. You look at the way Paul behaved nine times in the Book of Acts, the Apostle Paul is referred to as a citizen of Rome. He had that Roman citizenship card in his back pocket and he's going to pull it out at some key moments, like one time when they were stretching him out to beat him. He says, "Is it lawful for you to beat a Roman citizen who hasn't even been condemned?" The Roman guard at that point pull back and said, "Whoa, whoa, whoa. What are we doing here?" Paul used that Roman citizenship card. It was his Roman citizenship and it was his appealing to Caesar, which was his right to do as Roman citizen that enabled him to go to Rome and preach the gospel to Caesar. For us, it's a matter of voting, participation, jury duty. Also, many godly Christians, as I mentioned at the beginning of my sermon, actively participate as elected officials or participate with government, federal, state and local officials. Throughout history, Christians have used their convictions to be salt and light in those settings. Very much like Daniel in Babylon where he was the third-highest ruler in the kingdom. He's able to do that. What else do we owe to government? We owe prayer. We need to pray for governing officials. 1 Timothy 2: 1-2, "I urge then first of all that request prayers, intercession, and thanksgiving be made for everyone, for kings and all those in authority that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness." So pray those things. Go to 1 Timothy 2 whenever some elected official from the President on down, even to local government does something that really irritates you. I would say first and foremost, go to 1 Timothy 2: 1-2, read the text and then pray for them. Pray for them. Paul goes on in the next two verses to imply we should be praying for their salvation. 1 Peter 2: 3-4, "This is good and pleases God our savior, who wants all men to be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth." Friends, think of it this way. If the tyrant Nebuchadnezzar could be, as I believe, genuinely converted, so that he writes incredible worship to almighty God at the end of Daniel 4, I do expect to see him in heaven. If a guy like that who's running the world, can be converted, God can convert anyone. We pray because God desires all men to be saved and just because they are leading, are leaders, a prime minister, a dictator, whatever, doesn't mean that they can't be converted. But there are limits, aren't there, to our obedience? There should be limits. When government commands something contrary to the Word of God we need to resist. For example, in the Book of Acts, the governing officials there, the Jewish government, the Sanhedrin, forbad Peter and John from preaching the gospel. "We forbid you from speaking the name of Jesus anymore." Just shortly before that, Jesus had given the Great Commission, right before He ascended to Heaven, to preach the gospel in all the world. So who are you going to listen to? They knew who they were going to listen to. They said, "Judge for yourselves, whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God, for we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.” A Christian should still do this disobedience with a respectful attitude. I think we see this with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, and also Daniel. Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the fiery furnace were respectful to Nebuchadnezzar still. How do I know that? I mean it's important don't you think for governments to make laws that are enforceable? That's why I say no government can ever make a law against coveting because they can't enforce it. Well, here's the most unenforceable command ever. They're in the fiery furnace, miraculously sustained by the hand of God, and Nebuchadnezzar shouts "Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, come out.” Suppose they said, "Come and get us." What's he going to do? His soldiers burned to death throwing them in there. It's unenforceable. But that wasn't their attitude. There was nothing immoral about the command to come out. There was something immoral about the command to bow down and worship an idol. You've got to distinguish. It’s the same thing with Daniel in Daniel 6. It was immoral to be commanded not to pray to any God except the emperor. Daniel disobeyed it. He continued to pray to God, and they threw him in the lion's den, but he was still respectful to the emperor. Romans 13 presents government as a servant of God. Revelation 13 presents government in its final state as a direct servant of Satan. No doubt about it. The dragon is Satan and he's behind the beast from the sea, who is the Antichrist. It's one thing to be demon possessed, what it's like to be Satan possessed?I believe that is the final form of human government on Earth, and in that final form during the reign of the Antichrist, which is that one world government that I believe is coming, all the nations of the earth are going to bow down to this one individual. It's the final form of human government. One of the indicators of submission to that wicked ruler will be the mark of the beast. It’s very plain that if you receive it, you'll spend eternity in hell [Revelation 14]. So none of the elect ,Jesus said, will be deceived and none of the elect will receive the mark of the beast. That's overt rebellion against the world government. V. What Must We Render to God What must we render to God? I'm going to table a full discussion of this to three sermons I'm going to preach on the first and greatest commandment, but here's what you owe God. You owe it to him to love Him with all of your heart, soul, mind and strength, and to show your love by your total absolute obedience to him. That's what you owe him. You owe him your worship, you owe him your heart, you owe him everything. As a matter of fact, your rendering to Caesar is a subset of what you owe to God. You do it because God's told you to do it. Everything you give to God. Governing officials need to be careful and not seek to be gods themselves. It's always that temptation, and that's what's going to happen with the Antichrist. He's going to want to be, he's going to demand to be worshiped. This is that tendency where governing officials get filled with themselves and filled with ego and they seek to be worshiped. That is not something we render to Caesar. That's something we give to God alone - worship. Render means to give back as rightful due, ascribe to the Lord, Psalm 29, "Ascribe to the Lord almighty men, ascribe to the Lord the glory and strength, ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name." That's what you owe him. Give him the glory that his name deserves. Then realize if render means give back, everything in the universe is going back to God. From him and through him and to him are all things, everything's getting rendered back to God ultimately. Therefore, everything that we do, whether we eat or drink or whatever we do, we do it for the glory of God. We Christians can look forward to a perfect government yet to come. We're looking ahead to the Kingdom of Jesus Christ, the Eternal Kingdom of Christ described in many places. One of my favorite is this Isaiah 9: 6-7, "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government will be on his shoulders." Think about that. "And he'll be called wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and of peace, there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over its kingdom, establishing and upholding it. From that time on and forever, the zeal of the Lord Almighty will accomplish this." That was going to be the end of the sermon until this morning. Then I wrote this extra page, and I want to read it to you. I believe many Christians living in America today are intensely disappointed with what's happening with our government, and I share your disappointment. Many Christians have expectations of government that I am worried about, frankly, I'm concerned about it. Those expectations are not being realized. And as they look ahead, they wonder how can we get those expectations realized? So I wanted to just say a few things about the difference between the kingdoms of this world and the Kingdom of Christ. There's just a significant difference between the kingdoms of this world and the Kingdom of Christ. How do they advance? How do the kingdoms of this world advance? How does the Kingdom of Christ advance? How are they governed? How do the kingdoms of this world, how are they governed, and how is the Kingdom of Christ governed? I mean right now? How do they handle opposition? How do they handle enemies? How do they handle opponents? With the kingdoms of this world, it is the compulsion of the sword. You oppose, you die, ultimately. Whether you're criminal or if you're taking up a sword against the government or an opposing an enemy army, it's the sword, the compulsion of the sword. With the Kingdom of Christ, it's the compulsion of truth and love. That's what we do with our enemies, we love them and we give them the truth. "With the kingdoms of this world, it is the compulsion of the sword. You oppose, you die, ultimately. …With the Kingdom of Christ, it's the compulsion of truth and love. That's what we do with our enemies, we love them, and we give them the truth." Therefore, it is force, physical force even, compulsion by force on the one side versus persuasion and love on the other. Or if I could keep it simple, the kingdoms of this world advance, get larger by killing, and the Kingdom of Christ gets larger by its subjects dying. It's very different. Therefore, there are two verses in my mind. John 18:36, "Jesus said to Pilate, ‘My Kingdom is not of this world. If it were my servants would fight for me.’" Think about that. That's what it means to have a kingdom of this world. My servants would take up the sword and fight for me. But Jesus said earlier in John 12:24, "Unless a kernel of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains a single seed. But if it dies, it brings forth much fruit." That's why I say the kingdom of this world, kingdoms of this world advance by killing and the Kingdom of Christ advances by us being willing to die. Maybe not physically, but you die to yourself, you die to what's best for you, you share the gospel, you're willing to serve. And in some cases, some martyrs actually did lay down their lies. The blood of martyrs was seed for the church, they're willing to die for Christ. Therefore, I go back to the beginning of the Gospel of Mark as I conclude, Mark 1:15, Jesus said when He began his preaching ministry, "The time is at hand. The Kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the gospel." That's how we enter the Kingdom of Christ, by repenting of our sins and believing the good news that God sent his son to die for us under the wrath of Caesar, under the wrath of the Sanhedrin, to die for us that we might have eternal life. So repent and believe the good news, enter the kingdom, live that life for his glory. Close with me in prayer. Father, we thank you for Jesus's amazing statement here. I don't think we've even begun to scratch the surface of what it means to "Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's and to God the things that are God's." But I pray, oh Lord, that you would just teach us, oh Lord, help us to understand government biblically, help us to fulfill our duties properly, help us to look ultimately to the Kingdom of Christ, while we do not shrink back from influence, salt and light influencing policies as we're able. God give us wisdom for the facing of this hour. We thank you for the gospel. Thank you that Jesus Christ offers full forgiveness of sins by his death and his resurrection. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

Sam Walder is a violinist, computer engineer, and the co-founder and CEO of Trala, which he founded as an undergraduate at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Trala is a tech-powered online music school. Founded in 2017, their mission is to make world-class music education accessible to every single person on Earth.With over 600,000 downloads and violin students in 193+ countries, Trala has received support from top musicians and investors at Duolingo and LinkedIn. Trala closed an $8M Series A in March 2023, putting their total funding at $15M. Recommended Resources:Edtech FoundersNote: While Trala does have an incredible partnership with Joshua Bell, he's not currently a Trala instructor.

Joshua Bell, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Tsung Yeh: Butterfly Lovers (Sony Classical) New Classical Tracks - Joshua Bell by Joshua Bell is a world-class violinist who has also been music director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields since 2011. With all his years of experience, it might be difficult to imagine insecurities creeping in on occasion.But that's precisely what happened during the making of his latest recording, Butterfly Lovers, with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra.“To tell you the truth, I was a bit scared to walk out on stage at the first rehearsal,” Bell says. “[But] it was just very heartwarming, the reception I got from the orchestra and that sense of acceptance from a different culture.”In 2018, you said, “My new favorite orchestra besides the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields in London is the Singapore Chinese Orchestra.” What do you love about this orchestra?“I first went to them about seven years ago. At the time, they said, ‘We have these arrangements for Chinese orchestra, using Chinese instruments, of some classic violin pieces, like Introduction et Rondo Capriccioso, by Saint-Saens, and Zigeunerweisen, by Sarasate.' I fell in love with the unique sound of a Chinese orchestra, with instruments like the pipa and the erhu. It was thrilling.”When did you decide you wanted to play Butterfly Lovers with the orchestra?“For years, I didn't take the time to really get to know the piece. I just kept hearing about it and then finally sat down and listened to it with the music. It is a gorgeous piece of music. And I had this new relationship with the Chinese orchestra in Singapore, and I thought the stars were aligned for me to learn this piece and to play with my new friends in Singapore. And that's what happened.”I know that you also have a special relationship with the conductor with whom you're working on this project and that you met him early in your career. How did you develop that relationship along the way?“Maestro Tsung Yeh and I actually met a few decades ago. He was the one who brought me to Singapore. The musical language of the Butterfly Lovers is rooted in the Chinese sound of Chinese instruments, although it's a weird hybrid of a piece in that it was ironically written for Western instruments in Western orchestra about 50 years ago. In our case, we've actually reverse engineered it back to Chinese instruments and Chinese orchestra.”What is the history of this piece, and why is it so popular and beloved?“The easiest way to describe the Butterfly Lovers is sort of like the Chinese Romeo and Juliet. It's about a young Chinese woman who wants to study during a time where girls were not encouraged to study. So she dresses up as a boy to go study at the school, and she meets a boy who becomes her best friend. But she's secretly falling in love with him and he doesn't know that she's a girl.“The truth eventually comes out and they fall in love, but she's been betrothed to someone else. And because of this he becomes heartbroken, falls ill and dies. So on her wedding day, heartbroken that she's not with the man she loves, she decides to dig into his grave and out of the grave emerge two butterflies.“When I first heard it, I got goosebumps because the melody is so beautiful and it's very descriptive music. You can hear the strife between the families and all the longing. In the end, it's the two butterflies going away together, and you can feel all those things in the music.”Is there a moment in this work that really gets you every time you play it?“At the very end, the culmination of the piece features the opening melody, originally played by the violin solo, now with the whole orchestra, so 30 players playing in unison. It's quite dramatic, and it's one of the moments that first gave me goose bumps.” Joshua Bell - Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto: Allegro (Official Video)ResourcesJoshua Bell, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Tsung Yeh: Butterfly Lovers - (Amazon)Joshua Bell - official websiteSingapore Chinese Orchestra - official website

GRAMMY® Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell's forthcoming recording Butterfly Lovers features one of the most renowned works in the Chinese classical violin repertoire, the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto. Recorded with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) and conducted by Tsung Yeh, the work is a distinctive adaptation for an ensemble of traditional Chinese instruments. TRACKLIST:1. Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto: I. Adagio Cantabile (Chen Gang / Zhanhao He)2. Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto: II. Allegro (Chen Gang / Zhanhao He)3. Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto: III. Adagio Assai Doloroso (Chen Gang / Zhanhao He)4. Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto: IV. Pesante - Piu mosso - Duramente (Chen Gang / Zhanhao He)5. Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto: V. Lagrimoso (Chen Gang / Zhanhao He)6. Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto: VI. Presto resoluto (Chen Gang / Zhanhao He)7. Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto: VII. Adagio cantabile (Chen Gang / Zhanhao He)8. Introduction et rondo capriccioso in A minor, Op. 28 (Camille Saint-Saëns)9. “Méditation” from Thaïs (Jules Massenet)Help support our show by purchasing this album  at:Downloads (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) Classical Music Discoveries is sponsored by Uber and Apple Classical. @CMDHedgecock#ClassicalMusicDiscoveries #KeepClassicalMusicAlive#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofVenice #CMDParisPhilharmonicinOrléans#CMDGermanOperaCompanyofBerlin#CMDGrandOperaCompanyofBarcelonaSpain#ClassicalMusicLivesOn#Uber#AppleClassical Please consider supporting our show, thank you!Donate (classicalmusicdiscoveries.store) staff@classicalmusicdiscoveries.comThis album is broadcasted with the permission of Crossover Media Music Promotion (Zachary Swanson and Amanda Bloom).

Abraham Josue Bonilla, a Latin-American cellist, has appeared in recitals and concerts throughout the US, Latin America, Europe, and South America.  A recent graduate of the Eastman School of Music and a recipient of an Artist's Diploma from the University of Miami's Frost School of Music, Abraham has led sections and soloed under the batons of Michael Tilson Thomas, Gerard Schwarz, Keith Lockhart, David Zinmann, Joshua Gershen, Keith Lockhart, and others. He has collaborated with artists such as Joshua Bell, Yo-Yo Ma, Sarah Chang, and Noah Bendix-Balgley. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carlpaoli/support

Your WORTH in the marketplace is tied to CONTEXT. This is incredibly important to understand when you are wanting to earn more from the work you do. So in this episode we discuss how to position yourself to get paid MORE for the work you do. Links: Glassdoor: https://glassdoor.com  Our Book - Simple Money, Rich Life:  ​​https://seedtime.com/smrl/   Watch this episode on our SeedTime Money Podcast YouTube channel   These are a few of the topics we cover: How to determine your worth and your value in the marketplace The value of something depends upon the context (The Joshua Bell story and lesson) How to get yourself in the position where you're valued the most How to operate within your giftings How to discover what your gifts are How the Enneagram fits in Why you have to continue to learn and hone the skills God has given you How to identify where you need to be   If you haven't checked out our best-selling book Simple Money, Rich Life we think you'll love it. It was named the 2022 Book of the Year by ICFH and has over 275 5-star reviews on Amazon and is best described as “a money book for people who don't read money books.” You can take it for a test drive for FREE at SeedTime.com/sample where you can download chapter 1 of the audiobook, grab the 1st 2 chapters of the ebook version, and even get the 5-week book study companion guide.