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Although Peter follows Jesus at a distance, Peter's threefold denial of Jesus happens just as the Lord had foretold. With growing vehemence, Peter refuses to acknowledge any connection to Jesus, until the rooster crows after the third time. Peter recalls Jesus' words, and the apostle leaves with bitter tears. As Jesus goes to His trial before Pilate, Judas regrets his betrayal of the Innocent One, but the chief priests fail to point to the absolution found in the blood of Christ. Instead, they take the money paid to Judas to buy a field for burial. Even though their action fails to cover up their guilt and evil, through the action, the Scripture is fulfilled.  Rev. David Boisclair, pastor at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Overland, MO, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 26:69-27:10.  To learn more about Our Redeemer in Overland, visit ourredeemerstl.org. “The Reign of Heaven Stands Near” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The first evangelist proclaims that God has fulfilled His Old Testament promises by sending Jesus to bring the reign of the heavens among us. As the Son of David, Jesus is the gracious King we need, and as the Son of Abraham, Jesus is the blessing to all the families of the earth.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Pastor Appel serves at Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey, IL. Learn more at flcgodfrey.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

This powerful panel with Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams highlights an enlightening truth: The enemy shakes those who walk closest to Jesus. When we go through this process, it isn't punishment; it's purification. The wind, storms, and rain we experience remove what should never have been attached to us in the first place. Our panel reminds us that Judas and Peter faced the same shaking. Both failed. But only one recovered. Your failures don't define who you are. What matters is what happens next. God has something on the other side of the shaking. Questions Discussed: • Why am I under attack when I'm doing everything right? • What do you do when you're in between two blessings? • How does recovery lead to empathy for others? Speakers: Pastor Venshard Dobbins, Pastor Don Johnson, and Dr. Oscar Williams Scripture: Luke 22:31-34 (NKJV) Date: Sept. 30, 2026 ✨ Welcome to Your Moment of Transformation You don't have to walk this journey alone. Let Jesus guide your steps and fill your life with purpose and peace.

Went over some developments on the Mormon front, the fact that Mormonism really is splintering fast into self-prophet groups with all sorts of different views and beliefs. We also looked at a statement posted by Leighton Flowers (written by someone else) that said that if Judas or Pilate had "repented" that God could have found "someone else." We thought through what that would mean and realized that's just Open Theism wearing a big nose and a fake mustache. Finally at the end I told everyone who didn't want something personal to tune out, and then I told the story of how I have been using Claude, the AI, to create programs that are allowing me to record my workouts and get a better idea of how hard I am lifting, etc. Just a little encouragement for my fellow aging athletes.

Went over some developments on the Mormon front, the fact that Mormonism really is splintering fast into self-prophet groups with all sorts of different views and beliefs. We also looked at a statement posted by Leighton Flowers (written by someone else) that said that if Judas or Pilate had "repented" that God could have found "someone else." We thought through what that would mean and realized that's just Open Theism wearing a big nose and a fake mustache. Finally at the end I told everyone who didn't want something personal to tune out, and then I told the story of how I have been using Claude, the AI, to create programs that are allowing me to record my workouts and get a better idea of how hard I am lifting, etc. Just a little encouragement for my fellow aging athletes.

Does Hayden Carroll's "Creation Dilemma" successfully challenge traditional Christianity, or does the argument create an even bigger problem for Mormonism? In this episode of FreeThinking Ministries, Josh Klein and Tim Stratton are joined by Taylor from  @thoughtfultheology  to examine the Creation Dilemma, Hayden Carroll's ( @LetsTalk-HaydenCarroll ) philosophical argument concerning God's foreknowledge, creation, human freedom, hell, and divine goodness. First, we take Hayden's argument seriously and ask whether Christians can answer the challenge. Does God's knowledge that someone will reject Him make creating that person immoral? Do libertarian freedom, Molinism, soul-building, and competing goods provide a meaningful response? Then the conversation turns to LDS theology itself. If human beings existed premortally, if Heavenly Father operates according to eternal law, and if some ultimately experience outer darkness, does the Creation Dilemma create a parallel problem for Mormonism? And does premortal consent solve the problem—or simply move it somewhere else? This isn't about dunking on Hayden. We appreciate his willingness to engage difficult philosophical and theological questions, and our goal is to reason carefully through the argument and follow it wherever it leads. FreeThinking Ministries seeks to help people reason together by applying logic and sound theology to all aspects of life. ➡️ RESOURCES MENTIONED ⬅️ Previous FTM discussion with Hayden Carroll on the Creation Dilemma: https://youtu.be/E0h5JyfKTLQ Tim Stratton's article on the Creation Dilemma: https://www.freethinkingministries.com/post/hayden-carroll-s-creation-dilemma-a-strong-argument-that-ultimately-fails Josh & Tim's conversation with Hayden on Calvinism: https://youtu.be/wA8QbVhGyNA?si=3G_aJ9at1IzEEXIC Taylor's video on Mormonism and the Problem of Evil: https://youtu.be/Orusaffhd4I?si=oC-9yDYjH1R4kTmQ ➡️ CHAPTERS ⬅️ 00:00 The Creation Dilemma: Hayden Carroll's Argument 15:12 Does Foreknowledge Make Creation Immoral? 21:42 Soul-Building, Freedom & Reasons God Might Create 30:30 Is God "Bound"? Feasibility & Eternal Law 45:38 Consent Under Duress & the Problem of Outer Darkness 43:44 Does the Creation Dilemma Backfire on Mormonism? 59:24 Judas, Sons of Perdition & Closing Thoughts ➡️ SUPPORT FREETHINKING MINISTRIES ⬅️ Donate: https://freethinkingministries.com/donate Join the conversation: https://freethinkingministries.com/contact ➡️ SOCIALS ⬅️ Website: https://freethinkingministries.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeThinkInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freethinkinc X: https://x.com/freethinkmin TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freethinkinc #Mormonism #LDS #ChristianApologetics #Theology #FreeThinking

Who really killed Jesus? At first, the answer seems straightforward: Roman soldiers carried out the crucifixion. But the biblical account involves far more people—Judas betrayed Jesus, Jewish leaders handed Him over, the crowd demanded Barabbas, and Pontius Pilate authorized the execution. So who was actually responsible? Alex Zimmerman and Pastor Don Patterson examine the historical and biblical evidence surrounding Jesus' death and then move to the deeper theological question: How can Jesus be genuinely killed by human agents while also willingly laying down His own life? The discussion looks at Judas, Caiaphas, the Sanhedrin, the crowd, Pilate, Roman authority, and the prophetic passages that anticipated Christ's suffering. Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, John 10, and Hebrews 9–10 help explain why the cross cannot be understood simply as a political execution that went wrong. The conversation ultimately becomes personal. The Bible connects Jesus' death to human sin, which raises an uncomfortable question: What does it mean to say, “I killed Christ”? The answer isn't that every person physically participated in the crucifixion. It is that the sin Christ came to deal with is our sin. Understanding that changes how we think about repentance, humility, sacrifice, and the gospel.

Brody Holloway | SWO 26In this session, Brody will examine the Last Supper and dig deeper into what's happening with Judas, the tension in the room, and the weight Jesus carries as the cross approaches.He'll talk about how sin deceives, takes hold, and slowly shapes us, and why fighting it requires more than religious habits. Scripture offers a better way: take sin seriously and learn to stand on the truth of God's Word.SWO26Please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Just as Jesus said, one of His own twelve disciples delivers Him into the hands of those who desire to kill Him. In an awful irony, Judas uses a sign of greatest affection for the deepest betrayal. Although divine deliverance is only a prayer away for Jesus, He goes to His arrest willingly. He tells His disciples to put their swords away, and He reminds the crowds of His innocence. As Jesus is led away to trial and the disciples scatter, all that must take place happens in accordance with the Scriptures.  Rev. Nate Hill, pastor at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Winchester, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 26:47-56.  To learn more about St. Michael's Lutheran, visit stmichaelswinchester.org. “The Reign of Heaven Stands Near” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The first evangelist proclaims that God has fulfilled His Old Testament promises by sending Jesus to bring the reign of the heavens among us. As the Son of David, Jesus is the gracious King we need, and as the Son of Abraham, Jesus is the blessing to all the families of the earth.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Pastor Appel serves at Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey, IL. Learn more at flcgodfrey.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

Mary held nothing back.She poured out what was precious to her at the feet of Jesus—an extravagant act of complete surrender. Judas saw waste. Mary saw Jesus as worth everything.What are we holding back from Jesus?

Today on the show, I share my personal review of The Chosen Season 4, Episode 6—an episode that blends celebration, confrontation, and foreshadowing in powerful ways. I talk about Jesus and the disciples observing Hanukkah, the Feast of Dedication, and I discuss Jesus’ bold declaration to the Pharisees in the temple: “I and the Father are one.” I also reflect on Judas’s growing frustration as he pushes for an earthly kingdom while Jesus continues pointing to a heavenly one, a tension that clearly hints at the betrayal still to come. I also look at the emotional turn the episode takes when Jesus and the disciples receive the heartbreaking news that Lazarus has died. We also discuss an important subplot that contains one of my favorite moments in this episode- a conversation between Thomas and Peter about loss and how God’s perspective is so much higher than ours. Their exchange adds depth to an already weighty episode and reminds us that even in grief, God is working out His perfect plan. Listen, share with a friend And don't forget to watch this episode for free on the web at thechosen.tv!

Jesus has come to the garden of Gethsemane with his 11 apostles. It is in this place that He will take Peter, James, and John, pray to the Father through the night that this cup might be taken away from Him, then He will wait for Judas to arrive and complete the wicked deed that he had agreed to do.

Hacer click aquí para enviar sus comentarios a este cuento.Juan David Betancur Fernandezelnarradororal@gmail.comHabía una vez una pareja de esposos que llevaban mas de 50 años de feliz matrimonio.. Sin embargo bajo la paz y la tranquilidad de aquel hogar algo turbio se presentía. Como todos los días El reloj de péndulo del vestíbulo daba las cinco con una puntualidad insultante, propia de un hogar donde nada, absolutamente nada, se había salido jamás de su cauce.Mary Smith sirvió el té con pulso de cirujano. El sonido del chorro contra la porcelana de la taza fue la única perturbación en aquel salón victoriano de cortinas aterciopeladas. Frente a ella, como si fuera un conejo frente a un perro cazador.Hacía exactamente tres semanas desde aquella  conversación que Tomas recordaba claramente..Mientras el se encotraba plácidamente leyendo el periódico en su butaca preferida Mary le había preguntado sin ninguna razón aparente como le gustaría morir si el pudiera escoger. Tomas extrañado le respondió que nunca lo había pensado pero que eran temas que no quería discutir. Mary simplemente se sonrio y siguió haciendo los deberes de la casa. Tres semanas en que el señor Tomas Smith no había vuelto a respirar con los pulmones llenos—¿Te apetece una galleta de jengibre, querido? —preguntó Mary con una dulzura cristalina, empujando el plato de plata—. Tienen un toque picante exquisito. Canela, clavo... y una pizca de almendra amarga.A Tomas se le heló la saliva. Almendra amarga.  El que era un asiduo lector de novelas de mistrerio algo le recordaba ese supuesto sabor. Era el sabor del ácido cianhídrico mejor conocido en sus novelas como Cianuro.—No tengo apetito, Mary. Gracias. Respondió en ese momento con una voz Temblorosa.—Qué lástima. Esta muy sabroso.  Tomas. Mary dio un sorbo minucioso a su té, levantando el meñique con la distinción que correspondía a una dama de Kensington. Luego, con total parsimonia, se levantó a ajustar las cortinas. Al pasar por detrás del sillón de su marido, su mano rozó con delicadeza la nuca de Tomas.El hombre se encogió de golpe, como si una víbora le hubiese rozado la piel. Las palpitaciones le martillaban las sienes. Cada fibra de su espalda esperaba el golpe seco de un pisapapeles de bronce, o el frío de una navaja de afeitar deslizándose entre las vértebras. —Tienes tensión en las cervicales, pobre mío —murmuró ella desde la penumbra del cortinaje—. Deberías darte un buen baño caliente antes de la cena. He dejado todo listo en el piso de arriba.El baño.La mente de Tomas proyectó de inmediato la bañera de patas de león, el agua humeante, y aquel viejo calentador eléctrico cuyo cableado siempre había chisporroteado un poco junto a los azulejos húmedos. Podía verla a ella: envuelta en su bata de seda, empujando suavemente el aparato con la punta de una zapatilla acolchada mientras él flotaba indefenso entre la espuma.—Prefiero no ducharme hoy —balbuceó Tomas con la voz agrietada—. El médico dijo que el agua muy caliente no conviene a mi presión.—Como gustes, tesoro. Solo procuro tu bienestar.Los días siguientes se transformaron para Tomas en un tablero de ajedrez infernal donde las piezas eran invisibles. Vivir se convirtió en una tortura constante esperando el desenlace final. Bien preparado estaba debido a todas las novelas que entretenían sus días y noches de retirado.Si Mary le servía sopa de verduras, él se quedaba mirando los guisantes flotar, convencido de que uno de ellos portaba la dosis microscópica de estricnina calculada para desgarrarle las tripas a medianoche. Si le ofrecía un vaso de agua, él esperaba a que ella se girara para disimuladamente volcarlo en la maceta del helecho (que, para mayor tortura de sus nervios, comenzó a secarse a los cuatro días).El coche nunca más fue utilizado. La sola idea de presionar el freno y sentir el pedal hundirse blando y vacío en la bajada de High Street le provocaba sudores fríos que empapaban sus sábanas. Subir al dormitorio era una odisea alpina: se aferraba al pasamanos con ambas manos, tanteando cada escalón de roble con la punta del zapato, convencido de que Mary había untado con jabón la madera o encerado a traición la penúltima curva. Eso también había sucedido en una de las novelas de la autora de misterio que tanto le gustaba. Y Mary, mientras tanto, no hacía nada.Absolutamente nada.Se limitaba a bordar pájaros en bastidores de lino, a leer los obiturarios del periódico buscando el nombre de algún conocido y a mirarlo atentamente con una sonrisa en sus labios. Era la mirada de quien observa germinar una semilla particularmente lenta. Cuando sus ojos se cruzaban con los de él sobre el periódico matutino, Mary le dedicaba una leve inclinación de cabeza, serena, cómplice, casi compasiva, como diciéndole: «Aún no, querido. Pero pronto».Al tercer mes, Tomas ya no dormía. Pasaba las noches sentado en el borde del colchón, de espaldas a la pared, con los párpados pegados por el insomnio y una vela consumiéndose en la mesilla. Si cerraba los ojos, podía sentir que cada sonido correspondía a algún acto sospechoso de Mary. Posiblemente estaría tomando el candelabro de plata del recibidor;  o ese silbido podía ser que ella estaria abriendo y dejando escapar el gas de la cocina. Tambien lo había leído en algún libro.Al quinto mes, el doctor Moris acudió a la residencia de la pareja alertado por el aspecto fantasmal de Tomas. El  había perdido veintidós kilos ya que no se atrevia a comer casi nada. Su piel tenía el tinte grisáceo y sus manos temblaban con tal furia que no lograba sostener una cuchara.—Tiene el pulso en un hilo—diagnosticó el médico en el pasillo, bajando la voz—. Una taquicardia galopante, delirio persecutorio y un agotamiento nervioso absoluto. Me temo que su corazón no resistirá otro mes. Es un caso insólito de colapso vegetativo.—Es terrible, doctor —suspiró Mary secándose una lágrima invisible con un pañuelo de encaje—. Ha sido tan repentino... Si supiera cuánto rezo todas las noches a los pies de su cama.Y era cierto. Rezaba con devoción ejemplar. Siempre pidiéndole algo a su Dios.La última semana, Tomas yacía en la cama  del dormitorio principal, consumido, con la mirada fija en el techo de molduras blancas. Mary se sentó a su lado, tomó su mano esquelética entre las suyas y le acarició los nudillos con ternura infinita.—Tranquilo, Tomas —le susurró con voz aterciopelada, acercándose a su oído—. Descansa. Ya casi termina.Tomas la miró. Buscó el veneno en su vaso, el cable en el suelo, el arma bajo su cama. No había nada. La habitación estaba impecable, limpia, ventilada, desprovista de cualquier peligro físico. Solo estaba ella, mirándolo morir sin haber movido un solo dedo.El corazón de Tomas, exhausto de batirse contra un enemigo que nunca dio un golpe, dio tres latidos arrítmicos, un chasquido sordo en el pecho, y se detuvo para siempre.El entierro en el cementerio de St. Judas fue sobrio y concurrido. Todos los vecinos de la parroquia elogiaron la entereza admirable de la viuda, quien, de riguroso luto y con velo de gasa negra, depositó una solitaria rosa blanca sobre la lápida de mármol.Aquella noche, de regreso a la solitaria casa de Kensington, Mary subió la escalera sin prisa, pisando con firmeza el centro de cada peldaño. Entró en el cuarto de baño, encendió las luces, llenó la bañera hasta el borde con sales aromáticas y se sumergió en el agua caliente, dejando que el vapor disipara cincuenta años de tedio conyugal.Antes de cerrar los ojos para disfrutar del silencio absoluto de la casa, Mary unió las manos sobre el pecho, miró hacia el cielo raso y murmuró con sincera y humilde gratitud:—Gracias, Señor misericordioso. Bien sabes que una dama jamás debería ensuciarse las manos. 

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (09/29/26), Hank answers the following questions:Is the inscribing of the sticks in Ezekiel 37 a prediction of the Book of Mormon? Chad - Salem, VA (0:55)What does “delivered over to Satan” mean in 1 Timothy 1:20? Andy - Austin, MN (5:47)During elections, I hear many people say we must vote for the lesser of two evils. But aren't we called not to vote for evil at all? Andy - Lincoln, NE (15:11)How did Judas die? Did his body burst open, or did he hang himself? Jeremiah - KS (18:00)Can a believer indwelt with the Holy Spirit also be indwelt with an evil spirit? Dylan - Belleville, MI (20:51)I can't stand sin in the world and in myself; can you give me some advice? Shantell - Calgary, AB (23:00)

En este mensaje, el pastor Miguel Núñez continúa su exposición de Hebreos 6:4-12 y nos lleva de la advertencia a la confianza con una pregunta que merece respuesta: ¿qué evidencia muestra que Dios ha comenzado una obra genuina en nosotros y que Él mismo la llevará hasta el final? El autor de Hebreos se dirige ahora a los «amados» y expone las razones por las que está persuadido de las cosas mejores que pertenecen a la salvación. A partir de este texto, el pastor Miguel desarrolla:● Por qué el autor de Hebreos cambia de tono y llama «amados» a este segundo grupo, confiado en su salvación.● Cómo la fidelidad de Dios, quien no es injusto para olvidarse de la obra de los suyos, sustenta esa confianza.● Qué significa obrar «por amor de Su nombre» y por qué esa motivación distingue el fruto genuino del servicio interesado.● Por qué la perseverancia de los santos es en realidad la preservación de Dios, a la luz de Filipenses 1:6, Juan 10:28-29 y Judas 24-25.● Cómo la constancia de los creyentes en medio de la prueba, según Hebreos 10:32-34, es evidencia de una conversión verdadera.——————————Una producción de Ministerios Integridad & SabiduríaQueda prohibida la reproducción total o parcial de este recurso, por cualquier medio o procedimiento, sin para ello contar con nuestra autorización previa, expresa y por escrito. Toda forma de utilización no autorizada será perseguida con lo establecido en las leyes internacionales de Derecho de Autor. Derechos Reservados.

Most of us hear the word "generous" and think money. And most of us have heard the voice after we give something away that says, "That was a waste." In the final week of the Believer series, Pastor David walks through a dinner in John 12, where Mary pours a year's wages of perfume on Jesus' feet, and three reasons we're generous: We're generous because of our past. Mary's brother had been four days dead, and now he was eating dinner across the table. She didn't give to make Jesus do anything. She gave to thank him for everything he'd already done. How God has treated us is how we treat everybody else. We're generous because of our present. Some Bible scholars think that perfume was bought for Lazarus's burial, and Jesus messed up that funeral. Money gets complicated fast, but kindness, compassion, and dignity have no limit. What you have might not feel like enough. It's enough to honor Jesus. Judas says waste. Jesus says worth it. We're generous because of our future. Nobody at that dinner understood what her gift meant, and we're still telling her story two thousand years later. You never know what a small sacrifice will do, and how it can change the course of someone else's future. The message ends with the first reading of Believer Church's new creed and an invitation to follow Jesus. Scriptures: Matthew 10:8, John 12:1-8, John 11:43-44, Mark 14:9 Facebook: / believerchurchabq Instagram: / believerscenter YouTube: / @BelieverChurchABQ Giving: https://pushpay.com/g/believerchurch First Time: https://believerchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/797243 Salvation / Rededication: https://believerchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/797600 #BelieverChurch #Generosity #John12 #ItsWorthItThanks so much for listening to the Believers Center podcast! Service Times:   Sundays at 10AM (online + in-person)Tuesdays at 7PM (in-person only)Follow us on Instagram @believerscenterTo learn more about Believers Center, visit https://www.believerscenter.com​​To submit a prayer request, or to get connected with a pastor, visit https://www.believerscenter.com/prayforme

Six days before Passover, Jesus returns to Bethany. Martha serves, Lazarus sits at the table, and Mary takes an extraordinarily expensive perfume and pours it onto Jesus' feet. Then John gives us this beautiful sensory detail: “The house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.” Judas immediately measures Mary's offering according to usefulness and efficiency: Why wasn't this sold? Jesus refuses the calculation and receives her beautiful, extravagant act.

Today, in Luke ch 22, we read of the arrest of Jesus.  Before this he and the disciples had a Passover meal of the bread and the wine: it would only be later the disciples would see the wonder of all their Master said on that occasion and remember his words, “Do this in remembrance of me.” [v.17] and learn the lesson to be like him in being “as one who serves.” [v.27]  The reward for their service would come when they “eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.” [v.30]There is a certain mystery early in our chapter, when it states, “Then Satan entered into Judas” [v.3]. This increases when Jesus later says to Peter, “Simon, Simon, behold Satan has demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith many not fail.” [v.31,32]  What does Jesus mean by Satan?  On one occasion Jesus rebuked Peter telling him, ‘Get behind me, Satan! For you are not setting your mind on the things of God' [Mark 8 v.33]  In today's chapter Peter 3 times denies knowing his Master, he had not heeded his Master's advice on the Mount of Olives when he told the disciples to “pray that you may not enter into temptation” [v.40]  In the verses that follow we read how Jesus is surrounded by satans, led by Judas Iscariot. What is the cause of temptation?   The word ‘satan' personifies negative human feelings, leading one to think in ungodly ways.  Judas was so dominated by thoughts of the benefits money was bringing him that he was ready to make more money by betraying his Master, believing, we conclude, that Jesus would escape from trouble as he had seen him do in the past – recall what we read in Luke 4 v. 28-30.   Paul tells the Romans how “sin came alive” in his mind, so that “I died.”  He admits, reflecting back on his life, “I do not understand my own actions … I do the very thing I hate … I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out …  ” [Romans 7 v.9,15,18] But in his next chapter he tells the Romans how he learnt “to set the mind on the Spirit” and this brought “life and peace.”  [v.4-6] Paul does not use the word “Satan” in Romans until the very end – and then he means a literal enemy as Judas became. “The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet.” [16 v.20] That will happen soon to our world!Turning back to Luke 20 we see how Jesus takes his disciples, “as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives … And when he came there he said the words we quoted earlier, ‘Pray that you may not enter into temptation.' [v.39,30]  Let us make that our prayer too for our world is full of satans whose minds are set on the very opposite to the things of God.  

As Big Bird sang "It's Not Easy Being Green" at Jim Henson's funeral, fundies managed to somehow twist this wholesome moment as evidence of a Satanic conspiracy. So how did the internet turn the nicest man in Hollywood into the Devil? Join us in Part 2 as we venture into The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth and The Storyteller, where children's entertainment gets tangled up with occult symbolism, Kabbalah, alchemy, demons and David Bowie's impressive yet inappropriate codpiece. Plus a very confused demonic Yoda from the 14th century, some Fraggle Rock satanic panic and a scary cathedral — and somehow Jim Henson's memorial is more Satanic than this actual Satan podcast. Skepticism, religious satire and atheist comedy collide once again in a glorious pile of puppets, demons and deeply questionable interpretations of children's entertainment. Fully scripted. Heavily produced. Featuring our intrepid hero Satan, some deeply uncomfortable questions about puppet anatomy, and an unwelcome QAnon cameo.PATREON — We already proved supporting the show helps fund deep-state puppet conspiracies, and frankly, if that's not a five-star incentive, we don't know what is. Patrons get 2 bonus episodes a month, early ad-free listening, and exclusive extras.

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Hur precis kan en klocka vara, är konstkupper hett igen och vem tar över som bibelns största förrädare? Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radios app. Avsnittsbeskrivning:Kan man få bli nedsövd i några månader bara? 1981 skrevs en insändare i en tidning om sin ilska över resultatet i Eurovision Song Contest. Det var en femton år ung kille som var besviken på juryn, killen som skrev, Fredrik Reinfeldt.Världens mest exakta klocka har tagits fram i Singapore och nu till den stora frågan: Går alla andra klockor lite fel? Per Olof Hedekvist har svaren. Heist-experten Ann-Linn Guillou om att konstkupper är tillbaka, varför är det så? Och varför nu?Judas är inte längre en förrädare, otukt blir horeri och en apostel byter kön. Nej det är ingen såpa - det är bara Nya Testamentet som genomgår en nyöversättning, Joel Halldorf gästar och berättar allt.Programledare: Christopher Garplind & Hanna Hellquist

"A mesada não é salário."Quantas vezes dizes ao teu filho que não pode comprar isto e, no dia seguinte, ele vê-te comprar à pressa uma coisa que não servia para nada? Neste episódio, a Cristina Judas, educadora financeira infantil e autora de "Desperte o Génio Financeiro do Seu Filho", explica porque é que as crianças aprendem dinheiro pelo exemplo e não pelo sermão.Falámos de:- porque é que pagar tarefas e notas com dinheiro sai pela culatra, e do estudo das creches de Haifa, em Israel, em que multar os pais atrasados fez os atrasos aumentar (Gneezy & Rustichini, 2000)- porque é que o dinheiro físico deve vir antes da mesada digital- as frases ditas em casa que ficam gravadas na cabeça dos filhos- como ensinar a poupar sem ensinar a ter medo de gastar- o que fazer quando o teu filho gasta tudo nas férias e quer mais- a história da Cristina: a falência dos pais e a primeira mesada, que acabou em três diasCristina Judas:

Fallida opera prima

Cornerstone Wesleyan Church, North Gower is taking 2026 to read through and preach through the Bible using the "One Story That Leads To Jesus" Bible reading plan (created by "The Bible Project"). To this end, Pastor Nate and Pastor Dan are recording their usual "sermon prep" conversation as a podcast so you can get a bird's eye view of the process, and perhaps grow in your own understanding and faith. This conversation is rough and unfinished, and not everything we talk about will make its way into the final teaching. But it hopefully gives you some additional food for thought. You can find the Bible Project here https://bibleproject.com/  You can find Cornerstone's Bible reading plan on YouVersion at bit/ly/bible2026  If that link doesn't work, try this one: https://bible.com/reading-plans/63058/together/77575397/invitation?token=2fhhVCf64-7PERhIujBwQA&source=share Or you can scan the QR code on the Podcast thumbnail!

Ecoutez L'oeil de Philippe Caverivière du 29 septembre 2026.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of Beloved & Blessed's women's Bible study, Kimberly Hahn unpacks the Third Sorrowful Mystery—Jesus's Crowning with Thorns. Taking up the story immediately after Jesus's scourging, Kimberly walks us through His crowning with thorns, Pilate's remark “Ecce Homo,” and the Jewish leaders' demand for crucifixion. In this episode you'll discover what happened to Judas, the religious leaders' true attitude toward Jesus, and why the crown of thorns hearkens back to Genesis Rich with Old Testament background, this episode will deepen your meditations on the Third Sorrowful Mystery and help you discover why “bearing wrongs patiently” is this mystery's fruit.

Jesus observes His Passover with His family. He instructs His disciples to make the necessary preparations for the meal that He will bring to fulfillment. As He eats with His disciples, Jesus tells His disciples that one of them will hand Him over. Judas' own words reveal him as the betrayer. Nonetheless, Jesus remains focused on the gifts that He has come to give. He brings the Passover meal to fulfillment by giving the Holy Supper of His body and His blood to His disciples.  Rev. Luke Zimmerman, pastor at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mechanicsburg, PA, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 26:17-29. To learn more about Calvary Evangelical, visit calvarymechanicsburg.org. “The Reign of Heaven Stands Near” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The first evangelist proclaims that God has fulfilled His Old Testament promises by sending Jesus to bring the reign of the heavens among us. As the Son of David, Jesus is the gracious King we need, and as the Son of Abraham, Jesus is the blessing to all the families of the earth.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Pastor Appel serves at Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey, IL. Learn more at flcgodfrey.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

☞ ABOUT THIS MESSAGE What does it really mean to be great? In John 13, Jesus answers that question in the most unexpected way possible. At the Last Supper, He gets up from the table, wraps a towel around His waist, and washes His disciples' feet, including the feet of Judas, the man who was about to betray Him. This act was not symbolic. Foot washing was considered so degrading in that culture that even Hebrew slaves were not permitted to do it. Jesus did it anyway, and then He told His disciples to do the same. True greatness, in the kingdom of God, is not fame, position, or accomplishment. It is the willingness to kneel before someone who may never thank you for it.   ☞ BIBLE APP NOTES https://www.bible.com/events/49669400   ☞ GROUP LEADER GUIDE https://www.summitchurch.online/_api/public/file/download/bond_75d869c85e384cceb5cd36e098fa9db0   ☞ NEXT STEPS

John 13:1-5, 12-13It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end.2 The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. 3 Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; 4 so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him.12 When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. 13 “You call me ‘Teacher' and ‘Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. 

The Council of Nicaea didn't pick the books of the Bible — that's a myth. What actually happened was messier, took a hundred years, and left behind gospels that flip the entire story (Judas as the hero, Mary Magdalene as a leading disciple). Then we go full ancient astronaut theory on Ezekiel's wheel, Elijah's chariot of fire, and the Watchers — including the NASA engineer who tried to debunk it and changed his mind instead.

The Council of Nicaea didn't pick the books of the Bible — that's a myth. What actually happened was messier, took a hundred years, and left behind gospels that flip the entire story (Judas as the hero, Mary Magdalene as a leading disciple). Then we go full ancient astronaut theory on Ezekiel's wheel, Elijah's chariot of fire, and the Watchers — including the NASA engineer who tried to debunk it and changed his mind instead.

In Matthew 26, Jesus moves closer to the cross, showing us what true surrender, obedience and faithfulness look like. From the Last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane, we see that following Jesus is not about relying on our own strength, but trusting Him even when obedience is difficult. Through the failures of Judas, Peter and the disciples, we are reminded that our worst moments do not have the final word. Jesus remains faithful even when we fall short. As He prays, “Not as I will, but as You will,” Jesus shows us what it means to fully surrender to the Father and faithfully walk toward the cross.

It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher' and ‘Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

Who else is worthy of our worship, our trust, and our lives? We continue in the Gospel of John, stepping into the upper room just after Judas leaves and we hear Jesus say, "Now the Son of Man is glorified." We explore what that powerful title means, from the prophet Daniel's vision of the Ancient of Days to Jesus saying "I Am". At the cross, we see God's greatness and love on full display as Jesus, the exalted King, chooses to serve us and give His life as a ransom to set us free. Join us as we explore these profound truths. Speaker: Greg Holder

It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher' and ‘Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

It was just before the Passover Festival. Jesus knew that the hour had come for him to leave this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end. The evening meal was in progress, and the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things under his power, and that he had come from God and was returning to God; so he got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. He came to Simon Peter, who said to him, “Lord, are you going to wash my feet?” Jesus replied, “You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand.” “No,” said Peter, “you shall never wash my feet.” Jesus answered, “Unless I wash you, you have no part with me.” “Then, Lord,” Simon Peter replied, “not just my feet but my hands and my head as well!” Jesus answered, “Those who have had a bath need only to wash their feet; their whole body is clean. And you are clean, though not every one of you.” For he knew who was going to betray him, and that was why he said not every one was clean. When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. “Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them. “You call me ‘Teacher' and ‘Lord,' and rightly so, for that is what I am. Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another's feet. I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you. Very truly I tell you, no servant is greater than his master, nor is a messenger greater than the one who sent him. Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.

Judas Iscariot is one of the most infamous figures in the Bible, known as the man who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. But his story is about far more than one man's failure. It is a mirror held up to every believer, asking a deeply personal question: Have you truly surrendered your whole heart to Jesus?In this message, we explore three powerful lessons from the life of Judas that are just as relevant today as they were two thousand years ago.First, proximity to Jesus is not the same as intimacy with Jesus. Judas walked with Jesus for three and a half years. He heard every teaching, witnessed every miracle, and participated in ministry. And yet his heart never fully surrendered. You can sing the songs, quote the scriptures, and show up every week while still keeping God at arm's length. Judas is proof that being around the things of God is not the same as being transformed by God.Second, what we hide, we give power to. Six days before the Last Supper, Judas used spiritual-sounding language to object to Mary's act of worship, but his real motive was greed. He had been stealing from the ministry's money bag all along. He had learned to cover his heart with religious words. This is a pattern many of us know well. We rationalize, redirect, and sound concerned about the right things while avoiding what the Holy Spirit is actually trying to address in us. Hidden sin does not stay small. It grows in the dark.Third, your greatest weakness can become the place of God's transforming power. The difference between Judas and the other disciples was not that they were stronger or more faithful. Peter denied Jesus three times. Thomas doubted. They all failed. The difference was what they did with their failure. They brought it back to Jesus. Judas did not. And First John 1:9 reminds us that God does not simply pardon our sin. He cleanses us and transforms us from the inside out.If you have been hiding something, rationalizing something, or carrying something alone, this message is for you. Jesus is not waiting to condemn you. He is waiting to restore you.Topics covered include: Judas Iscariot, betrayal in the Bible, John 13, the Last Supper, heart surrender, hidden sin, spiritual hypocrisy, proximity vs intimacy with God, Psalm 139, confession and forgiveness, 1 John 1:9, Christian growth, discipleship, and what it means to truly follow Jesus.Whether you are a longtime believer or someone just beginning to explore faith, this message will challenge you to stop hiding and start surrendering.

En Judas 1:17–23 encontramos un llamado urgente a permanecer F.I.R.M.E.S. en medio de un mundo que constantemente intenta desviarnos de la verdad. Judas nos exhorta a fortalecernos en la fe, orar en el Espíritu, recordar la Palabra, mantenernos en el amor de Dios y extender misericordia a quienes dudan o se alejan. No se trata solo de resistir: se trata de permanecer firmes mientras ayudamos a otros a volver a la verdad del evangelio.

Not every person who calls themselves a friend has your best interests at heart. In the story of Judas, we look at how false friendship can hide sin behind a smile. Judas walked with Jesus, talked with Jesus, and looked like all of the other disciples, but underneath it all, greed and hypocrisy were growing. False friends can be like a smoke alarm with dead batteries. They may look like they are there to protect you, but when danger comes, they don't warn you or even guide you. Judas appeared close to Jesus, yet when the moment came, he betrayed Him with a kiss for a few pieces of silver. This week, we'll see the reminder to be careful about who we allow to influence us. Although love and friendship should be the goal, wisdom and discernment should hold the reins. True friends help us move toward Christ, not away from Him. Join us this Sunday as we continue our series on Friendship! #thechurchatcw #liveworship #sermon #preaching #onlinechurch  Chapters: 00:00 House of the Lord ( @VerticalWorship ) 04:45 Throne Room Song ( @charitygaylemusic ) 11:07 Cornerstone ( @hillsongworship ) 16:50 Welcome 19:41 Message - Falseship 22:14 1. False Hearts Cultivate Sin 26:03 a. Judas Lived With Silent Greed 31:51 b. Judas Lived In Spiritual Hypocrisy 39:32 2. False Hearts Camouflage Secrets 41:08 a. Judas Spoke With Deception 46:03 b. Judas Struck With Desertion 54:32 c. We Stand With Discernment 59:38 Closing & Invitation Message Notes - https://thechurchatcw.com/WatchWithNotes?mediaId=6ab14ca13cde737b57e08723 New here?  Click here:  https://thechurchatcw.com/connect Download our CCW App:  https://thechurchatcw.com/ccwapp If you need prayer or want to share a good report click here: https://thechurchatcw.churchcenter.com/people/forms/182972 If you have made a decision to follow Jesus or want to get involved at CCW: text “ccwconnect” to 94000 If you would like to give to help support CCW, click here:  https://thechurchatcw.com/give Connect with The Church at CW:  Website | thechurchatcw.com YouTube | @thechurchatcw Facebook | @thechurchatcw Instagram | @thechurchatcw TikTok | @thechurchatcw

John 13:21-30  Jesus loved Judas to the end, yet Judas received the bread without receiving the love it represented and walked into the darkness. His betrayal warns us to examine our hearts, remain in the light, and depend upon the grace of Christ to keep us faithful.  Pastor Daniel Ackerman

This sermon examines the betrayal of Jesus by Judas Iscariot, contrasting Judas' self-serving plan with the disciples' obedient preparation for the Passover. The message highlights that while Judas acted out of greed and deception, his actions ultimately fulfilled God's sovereign plan for redemption, as seen in the fulfillment of Zechariah's prophecy. The preacher emphasizes the danger of covetousness, urging believers to examine their hearts for hidden sins and idolatry of money. In contrast, the disciples' immediate obedience to Christ's instructions illustrates that God's commands are not burdensome when believers understand their identity in Christ. The sermon concludes with a call to genuine self-examination and repentance, reminding the audience that while one may deceive others, one cannot hide from the Lord.

This week's program looks at Matthew 26. Was Jesus really a friend of Judas? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach to Bible Study. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

When it comes to Bible prophecy, therehas always been the danger of deception and speculation. Through the yearspeople have predicted dates for the return of Christ. Others have confidentlyidentified particular individuals as the Antichrist. ButPaul says: “Let no one deceive you.” Our confidence must alwaysrest in what God has revealed in His Word. Paul goes on to say that the Daywill not come unless there first comes what the New King James Version calls “thefalling away,” and: “the man of sin is revealed, the son ofperdition.” The expression “falling away” comes from the Greekword apostasia. It carries the idea of a departure or rebellion. ManyBible students understand Paul to be describing a great end-time spiritualrebellion against God. Then Paul introduces one of the major personalities ofBible prophecy: “The man of sin…the son of perdition.” Ibelieve Paul is speaking here of the individual we commonly call theAntichrist. The Bible gives this coming world ruler several names anddescriptions. Daniel speaks of a coming ruler who will make a covenant andlater break it. John describes the Beast in Revelation 13. First John tells usabout the coming Antichrist. And here Paul calls him: “The man of sin” and“the son of perdition.” The word perdition carries the idea ofdestruction or ruin. Interestingly, there is only one other person in the NewTestament whom Jesus specifically calls “the son of perdition.” That wasJudas Iscariot in John 17:12. Judas appeared to be one of the disciples.For three years he traveled with Jesus. The other disciples apparently didn'trealize what was really in his heart. But eventually his true character wasrevealed. Ina similar way, I believe this future Antichrist will initially appear to theworld as someone with answers.  AndPaul tells us exactly what is in his heart. Verse 4 says that he: “opposesand exalts himself above all that is called God or that is worshiped.” Thereis the heart of sin. Self-exaltation. From the beginning, Satan haswanted the place that belongs only to God. Isaiah 14 records those terriblewords: “I will ascend…”“Iwill exalt…” “I will be like the Most High.” And throughout human history, sin hasessentially repeated the same thing: I want to rule my own life rather thanallow God to rule it.  ThenPaul says something even more astonishing. He will sit “as God in thetemple of God, showing himself that he is God.” That immediatelyreminds us of Daniel's prophecy concerning what Jesus later called “theabomination of desolation.” There will come a point when this rulerwill no longer merely oppose God. He will demand the worship that belongs toGod. And that reveals something important about Satan's program. Satan hasnever simply wanted people to stop worshiping God. Ultimately, he wants to takeGod's place. Buthere is something we must remember as we study these frightening events. TheAntichrist does not win. Paul is going to tell us later in this verychapter what happens to him. Verse 8 says that the Lord Jesus will destroy himwith the breath of His mouth and with the brightness of His coming. Think aboutthat. The world will look at this man and see enormous power. People willbelieve he is unstoppable. He will exalt himself. He will demand worship. Butwhen Jesus Christ appears, his kingdom will collapse. Butbefore we finish today, there is a personal application in these verses that weshouldn't miss. We may never bow before the Antichrist. But every one of usmust deal with the spirit of self-exaltation. Every morning we face a basicdecision: Who is going to sit on the throne of my life today? Will Isay: “Lord, what do You want?” Or will I say: “I will do what Iwant”? The spirit of Antichrist says: “I will exalt myself.” The spiritof Christ says: “Not my will, but Thine, be done.”

Præludium: Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély: Verset Es-dur Davidssalme: 40, 2 + 4-6 Salme: 356 "Almagts Gud, velsignet vær" Fra det N.T.: Judas' brev vers 20-25 Trosbekendelsen Salme: 311, vers 1-2 "O Helligånd, du skat så skøn" Postludium: Théodore Dubois: Verset-Choral

Jesus continues to move resolutely toward His crucifixion. Although the chief priests and elders believe they are accomplishing their plan, Jesus' suffering and death is truly the Father's will for the salvation of sinners. A woman who anoints Jesus with expensive ointment receives scorn from the disciples, but Jesus teaches them that her action has shown that His suffering, death, and burial truly is valuable and beautiful. Judas, however, does not believe. He places a paltry value on Jesus and agrees to betray the Lord. Nonetheless, God's will goes forward unthwarted.  Rev. Ned Moerbe, pastor at Memorial Lutheran Church and School in Houston, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Matthew 26:1-16. To learn more about Memorial Lutheran, visit mlchouston.org. “The Reign of Heaven Stands Near” is a series on Sharper Iron that studies the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The first evangelist proclaims that God has fulfilled His Old Testament promises by sending Jesus to bring the reign of the heavens among us. As the Son of David, Jesus is the gracious King we need, and as the Son of Abraham, Jesus is the blessing to all the families of the earth.  Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God's Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Pastor Appel serves at Faith Lutheran Church in Godfrey, IL. Learn more at flcgodfrey.org. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

¿Qué identifica realmente a un discípulo de Jesús? ¿La forma de vestir? ¿La Biblia que lleva debajo del brazo? ¿Las palabras que usa? ¿Cuánto sabe de teología? ¿Cuánto tiempo lleva en la iglesia? Jesús dejó una respuesta mucho más sencilla… y mucho más profunda: “El amor que tengan unos por otros será la prueba ante el mundo de que son mis discípulos.” — Juan 13:35 En esta enseñanza descubrimos que Jesús no entregó este mandamiento a un grupo de personas perfectas. Se lo dio a discípulos con diferencias, temperamentos difíciles, egos, heridas y hasta traiciones entre ellos. Y justo antes de hablarles del amor, Jesús tomó una toalla, se arrodilló y lavó los pies de sus discípulos. Incluso los pies de Judas. Porque el amor del que Jesús habla no es solamente un sentimiento. Es un amor que sirve, perdona, se compadece y está dispuesto a actuar. También descubriremos por qué Pablo llama al amor “el vínculo perfecto” (Colosenses 3:14). Podemos tener dones, talentos, conocimiento, ministerios y grandes capacidades, pero sin amor podemos terminar construyendo una vida llena de apariencia y vacía de transformación. El mundo no necesita simplemente una iglesia que hable de Jesús. Necesita una iglesia que se parezca a Jesús. ¿Es la primera vez que nos visitas? Llena éste formulario, y nos contactaremos contigo: https://forms.gle/VEDVCa73RzEfk1UU8 Tienes alguna pregunta, escríbenos a hola@somosviva.org Síguenos para disfrutar de todo nuestro contenido y acompáñanos de manera presencial, cada domingo, 10:00 AM. ©️Iglesia Cristiana Viva Cra. 22 164 24 Brr. Toberín Bogotá, Colombia Si quieres conocer más acerca de nuestra comunidad visita nuestro sitio web: www.somosviva.org

Patrick Madrid opens with thoughtful responses to challenging questions about faith, suffering, and the complexities of God’s mercy, drawing from scripture and personal experience. Listeners reach out with heartfelt stories, seeking spiritual encouragement for loved ones distanced from the Church, and Patrick offers practical steps for healing and returning to prayer and confession. The episode weaves together biblical insight, family dynamics, and moments of gratitude, highlighting the ways small acts and loving persistence can lead toward hope and renewal. Bill - I am struggling with the idea that it would be better for Judas not to be born. Why would God create a Judas? (00:51) Parenting advice (08:50) Sophia – Are the godparents that we picked eligible? (20:19) Lourdes - How can I encourage my son to get back into the Church? He seems interested but I don't want to overwhelm him (26:53) Antonette (email) – It’s important to teach our kids about the importance of money (38:50) Madeline (email) - Isn't everyone in heaven beatified? (43:53) (email) - Many of these Data Centers are being built on productive farm ground; not farm ground owned by farmers, but farm ground owned by corporations or other landlords. (47:17) Emy (email) - At what I thought was daily Mass, a man I called Father led everything as usual until the homily, when he mentioned having young children and his brother deacons—should he have announced at the start that it was a Communion service instead of Mass? (48:36)

Patrick opens the episode with reflections on faith and the legacy of Archbishop Fulton Sheen, bringing warmth and gratitude to the forefront as listeners share moments of reconnecting with the Church and personal encounters with spiritual renewal. He moves into a candid conversation about data centers, their environmental impacts, local concerns, and broader questions of community responsibility, drawing on firsthand accounts, statistics, and callers’ worries about water usage, costs, and changing landscapes. Along the way, Patrick weaves in encouragement, faith-centered problem solving, and heartfelt exchanges, grounding complex issues in lived experience and neighborly solidarity. The Historic beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen (00:20) Data centers use 3% of the water gold courses use – https://x.com/Liv_Boeree/status/2102442869017432104?s=20 (03:03) Dom - I am a cowboy and data centers are not good for housing and my industry. They are taking away acreage from cattle ranching. (16:33) Mary - Data Centers are offloading costs onto the population of Indiana. (26:42) Kathleen - Priest was arguing with me in the Confessional? Do I need to apologize to the priest. (36:47) James - What happened to Judas. Did he really go to Hell? (50:10)

Have you committed the very sin you promised God you would never commit again? Have shame, discouragement or repeated failure made you wonder whether confession and another attempt are even worthwhile?Saint Peter knows that struggle.Peter sincerely loved Jesus Christ and confidently promised that he would never abandon Him. Within hours, however, Peter fell asleep instead of praying, followed Christ from a distance and denied Him three times. When the cock crowed and the Lord looked at him, Peter went outside and wept bitterly.But Peter's failure was not his final chapter.This episode of Saints for the Struggle examines the spiritual battle that begins after we fall. Before sin, the devil tells us it is not serious. Afterward, the same liar tells us that our sin is too serious to be forgiven. The first temptation leads us into sin; the second tries to keep us down through shame and despair.Unlike Judas, Peter returned to Christ. Beside another charcoal fire after the Resurrection, Jesus touched Peter's wound—not to humiliate him, but to heal him. Three denials were answered by three professions of love, and the fallen apostle received his mission: “Feed My sheep.”This episode offers practical steps for beginning again: tell the truth, distinguish repentance from shame, return to confession, change the circumstances that lead to sin and get back up immediately.Christian perseverance does not mean never hitting the canvas. It means refusing to make the canvas your home.If you failed last night, get up. If you failed this morning, get up. Return to Christ, confession, prayer and the fight. Your failure may receive a chapter in your life—but it does not receive the final page.Saint Peter, pray for us!00:00 Have you fallen into the same sin again?00:49 The dangerous voice after failure01:17 Saint Peter knew the shame of failure01:46 Peter loved Christ—but misunderstood himself02:30 “I will never deny You”02:57 The danger of trusting our own strength03:33 How quickly confidence can collapse04:07 Peter falls asleep in Gethsemane04:30 “Watch and pray”04:57 Good intentions are not enough05:23 Why holiness remains difficult05:58 Prayer, discipline and spiritual resistance06:42 Peter follows Jesus from a distance07:01 Peter denies Christ three times07:12 Jesus turns and looks at Peter07:46 Peter goes out and weeps bitterly08:16 Don't waste the pain of repentance08:33 Peter and Judas: two responses to failure08:57 The devil changes his argument09:24 The second temptation after sin09:39 Fighting after failure10:03 Can you get back up?10:33 Go to confession again11:03 Your sin is not greater than God's mercy11:24 Mercy is not permission to stop fighting11:40 Change what leads you into sin12:36 Jesus meets Peter after the Resurrection12:55 The two charcoal fires13:21 Three denials and three professions of love13:48 Christ heals Peter's wound13:53 “Feed My sheep”14:02 God still has a mission for you14:40 Failure prepared Peter to shepherd sinners15:17 The person who needed to die15:55 From denial to public witness16:22 Peter eventually gives his life for Christ16:35 Grace transformed the coward into a martyr16:56 Holiness requires long-term perseverance17:32 “If it were easy, everyone would do it”17:49 Thousands of decisions and recoveries18:00 Five steps after you fall18:23 Run toward Christ and confession18:41 Change the conditions of the fight18:54 Get back up immediately19:16 When you hear the cock crow19:40 Christ knew Peter would fall20:02 The failure and the mercy were real20:18 Will you get back up?20:50 Return to Christ and the fight21:14 Peter wasn't finished—and neither are you21:33 Saint Peter, pray for us

What right do Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John have to define our understanding of Jesus? Why not let the Gospels of Thomas, Philip, or Judas fill in our historical understanding? What if we've gotten Jesus wrong for 2000 years?!?! Or so the ever-renewing Jesus-conspiracy headlines would like you to think. In this episode, Dad and I discuss a wonderfully concise book by New Testament scholar Simon Gathercole to make the case for canonical Gospel priority, why apocryphal "Gospels" exist at all, and what questions remain for faith even after this particular intellectual dust has settled. We're in our eighth season of genuine podcasting against all counterfeits! Why not canonize us on Patreon? Notes: 1. Gathercole, The Genuine Jesus and the Counterfeit Christs 2. Dad's book Divine Complexity traces the development of early Christian theology from earliest canonical witness to conciliar Christological and Trinitarian doctrine 3. My book Seven Ways of Looking at the Transfiguration traces surprisingly subterranean connections between very different books and genres of the NT 4. Related episodes: The Quest for the Historical Jesus, The Relationship between the Old and New Testaments

In Matthew 26, we see two very different responses to Jesus.  Mary pours out what is most valuable to her in extravagant worship, while Judas chooses his own way when Jesus does not give him what he wants. Religion asks what we can get from Jesus. Redemption recognizes what Jesus has already done for us and responds by surrendering everything to Him. There is no middle ground.  We can live life our own way, or we can fall at the feet of Jesus and pour out our lives for the One who poured out His life for us.