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Ruby Powers, Esq. joins John to break down the detained witness case she just took over following a fatal ICE shooting in Houston, including her habeas, U visa, and parole strategy, plus a wave of changes hitting immigration law right now: EOIR's proposed rule to fine attorneys for "contempt" while exempting government attorneys, reports that Webex hearings may be phased out, asylum cases being referred without an interview, OPT/F-1 clients getting NOIDs over minor arrests, work permits now taking 5 to 6 months instead of one, rising bond amounts, and the upcoming affidavit of support changes, along with law practice management lessons from Ruby's recent AILA conference booth experience. Timestamps: 00:00 Opening 00:33 Intro 02:05 Catching up with Ruby Powers 02:36 Taking over the Houston ICE shooting case 03:22 U visa certification, habeas, and parole strategy 03:31 The ICWC v. Nome decision on detained VAWA/U applicants 05:30 Sealing habeas filings for client privacy 06:18 EOIR proposes eliminating Webex hearings 06:39 EOIR's new contempt and sanctions rule for attorneys 07:43 Flying for court and a last minute hearing cancellation 09:56 Trains vs. planes and managing travel burnout 12:18 Reading the proposed contempt rule 14:31 Judges threatening attorneys with contempt 15:07 Asylum cases now referred without an interview 16:04 OPT/F-1 clients getting NOIDs over minor arrests 17:02 A 9 year asylum case finally approved 17:52 Turning hard times into a stronger practice 19:32 Conference recap: ABA Tech Show, Neostella, AILA 21:57 Ruby's AILA exhibit booth experience 26:34 Consultation energy and being an introvert on air 28:53 Why they moved to hour long consultations 32:53 Explaining fast moving rule changes to clients 33:14 Can non-attorneys help with consultations? 34:11 The document collection grind 35:57 New I-589 edition and the affidavit of support rush 38:06 Adjustment interview delays 40:34 Work permit delays and advance parole advice 44:35 ICE detaining people at airports 45:30 Rising immigration bond amounts 46:30 A positive note: sleep, pillows, and surfing 47:23 Where to find Ruby Powers and Power Strategy Group Connect with Ruby Powers: Website LinkedIn: Ruby L. Powers Podcast: Power Up Your Practice Book: Power Up Your Practice (available on Amazon) Get a free website (first 10 sign-ups) and special pricing on marketing for your firm from Constellation at ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com/Constellation Spotify | iTunes | YouTube Music | YouTube Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED): E-2 Course EB-1A Course Get the Toolbox Magazine!  Join our community (Lawyers Only) Get Started in Immigration Law! The Marriage/Family-Based Green Card course is for you Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox

We delve into the era of the Judges, a tumultuous period in Israel's history marked by cycles of disobedience, oppression, deliverance, and drift. We explore the lives and actions of key judges like Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, and Samson, each raised by God to rescue Israel from its enemies. Despite their victories, however, Israel repeatedly falls back into sinful practices, leading to severe consequences. Amidst the moral darkness, the narrative of Ruth and Boaz shines as a light, illustrating God's providence and the preservation of the lineage leading to Israel's future, promised king.Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgWant to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://biblin...

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On May first, the Trump administration closed its main immigration court in San Francisco's Financial District. That follows months of clashes outside the building between ICE and local activists opposing the crackdown on immigrants. Those cases have now been moved to another Bay Area court in Concord. The move has resulted in "mega" immigration dockets, with dozens — and sometimes more than a hundred — cases to be decided per day. But that's only one of the problems that have resulted from the move. Clara-Sophia Daly is an immigration reporter with Mission Local. She's recently reported on the situation in Concord. She spoke with KALW's news editor Sunni Khalid about what she's found. 

The Time Traveler’s Quick Guide to Armageddon       Over the last several months, we have done some deep dives into the principalities and powers in high places, the beast kingdoms, and then more particularly, into the kings of the east, another category that intersects with the beast kingdoms, including the Persian bear.   In term of their proto-prophecies in the Torah, we’ve been all over the place because prophecy is cyclical, even though not identical, from generation to generation. When we read of events in the Psalms, Writings, Prophets, and New Testament, the writers expect us to already be familiar with those proto-prophecies.   It was important to establish the earmarks of the battles with the kings of the east in Torah because Adonai declares the end from the beginning. If we want to have the basic understanding of the sixth and seventh bowls of wrath in the end and how they lure in the nations to Armageddon (Har-Megiddo), then we familiarize ourselves with them at the beginning:   “The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river, the Euphrates; and its water was dried up, so that the way would be prepared for the kings from the east. And I saw coming out of the mouth of the dragon and out of the mouth of the beast and out of the mouth of the false prophet, three unclean spirits like frogs; for they are spirits of demons, performing signs, which go out to the kings of the whole world, to gather them together for the war of the great day of God, the Almighty. (“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who stays awake and keeps his clothes, so that he will not walk about naked and men will not see his shame.”)   And they gathered them together to the place which in Hebrew is called Har-Magedon.   Then the seventh angel poured out his bowl upon the air, and a loud voice came out of the temple from the throne, saying, “It is done.” And there were flashes of lightning and sounds and peals of thunder; and there was a great earthquake, such as there had not been since man came to be upon the earth, so great an earthquake was it, and so mighty.” (Re 16:12-18)   Har is “mountain,” and Megiddo is “a place of crowds,” so important in its military situation that it has been destroyed and built over numerous times. It overlooks the Jezreel Valley's flat, agriculturally fertile abundance as well as the road to the Western Sea, or Mediterranean, an excellent place to monitor the coastal trade route that connected continents from ancient times. John prophesies of a final crowd that will be drawn to this ancient hill in the ol’ breadbasket of Israel.   Rather than review some of the many points from our Heaven Shaking the Bear series, I will use them to augment some additional points in this newsletter. You can always go back and access the transcripts (thank you, volunteers!) or videos for little details, such as why even Canaanite kings are considered kings of the east. I'd rather add some new information for your handy time travel guide to Armageddon. We'll be half Marty McFly and half Indiana Jones on our hunt for clues to Armageddon.   Let's take a seat in our time machine, the Word, and travel back to our familiar story in Judges 4-5, the story of Deborah, Barak, and Sisera with his 900 iron chariots. A little clue is in Sisera's 900 chariots. It links the ancient with the future. Nine hundred years (plus some) is the typical age of the pre-flood notables from Adam to Noah. In human history, they are the ancients. It was an era marked by the rebellion of the “sons of Elohim” who provoked human beings to such a violence.   Sisera's chariots were iron, denoting the Roman beast kingdom that is mingled with clay in the feet of his image. In other words, something of Deborah's story will establish a template for understanding the final defeat of the Red One, who appears in Revelation as the chosen steed for the Great Harlot Babylon. The nine-hundred-year era of the days of Noah and its violence will link to the end time of Armageddon.   Every time I see the word “Babylonian,” my mind says, “babaloney.” Don't know why. But ick.   Okay, now let's power up the time machine. We need to visit Abraham's time during the battle for Sodom among the kings of the east, the Covenant Between the Pieces, and then visit Moses in the wilderness.   Ready? Push the Abraham button. It might say, Avram, but you'll recognize it. Here we go.   Wait, wait. First, tape a copy of Judges 4-5 and a map of Israel on your steering wheel. We'll need to compare what we see with the first battle of Armageddon that Deborah fought against Sisera to our past future locations.   Okay, here we come, Abrahamic period. We are landing among the four kings of the east, led by Amraphel (perhaps Nimrod), who marched through and defeated territories east of the Jordan. The five kings of the Sodom coalition have quit paying their taxes, so the four kings are on their way to collect plus interest.   Even though those cities of Sodom are situated mostly to the east of the Salt Sea, after the four kings first march and defeat cities east of the Jordan and in the highlands of Bashan, they are continuing as far as the Negev near Kadesh, En-Mishpat, and Hazazon-Tamar. By bypassing the Sodom coalition cities, the four kings are giving the five kings time to muster before the four kings turn back east and meet them near the Salt Sea in battle. Do you see this? Inexplicably, Sodom's five kings are falling into tar pits! Shouldn't they know about those tar pits? After all, this is their territory! How strange!   And there goes Lot and his family as captives. And there…someone escapes and runs to tell Abraham. Okay, we don't have to follow them up to Damascus. We know how this ends. Check your Judges 4-5 Scriptures and map. They're taped to your steering wheel, remember?   Something similar happened to Sisera's iron chariot. Like Pharaoh drove his chariots into the Reed Sea and there his chariot wheels became “confused,” so Sisera drove his chariots into the mud of the Kishon, which he should have known about because he was a Canaanite.   Although Pharaoh was not a “king of the east,” he is the dragon, and his authority was passed to them. This suggests that our soggy bottom boys are experiencing a Divine intervention, not just a human battle. Something flies in their brains, stings them, and causes confusion…perhaps the tzirah, the supernatural hornet of Moses and Joshua?   The tzirah went before the armies of Israel, and it helped Moses conquer on the east side of the Jordan and Joshua on the west side of the Jordan. It first causes confusion, and then it cuts off root and fruit. It is the supernatural bug described as being released from the King of Abaddon in Revelation.   Not so coincidentally, Deborah's name means “bee” in Hebrew, and “hornet” in Aramaic. The root of her name is “word,” as in Devarim, the fifth book of the Torah and perhaps the most apocalyptic since it is the little scroll of Torah. There was a reason Barak would not take his soldiers into battle without her; she represented the Divine power of the Word going before them!   How does Deborah know to tell Barak that he needs exactly 10,000 soldiers mustered from a place named “Kedesh”?   Deborah judged Israel under the “palm tree of Deborah.” A palm tree is a tamar:   “She used to sit under the palm tree of Deborah between Ramah and Bethel in the hill country of Ephraim; and the sons of Israel came up to her for judgment (mishpat ????????????).”   Can you see Deborah studying the scrolls of Torah? Those scrolls are rolling her right into the time of Avraham, and she sees the conquests of Moses and Joshua in the wilderness, such as Amalek. She recognizes the conquests of the four kings as having the same names that are in the hill country of Ephraim near Har-Megiddo: From Kadesh to Kedesh. From Hazazon-Tamar to the tamar providing her shade to read the scroll. From En-Mishpat to her job rendering mishpat for Israel.   We know Deborah has spent time scroll-rolling back to Abraham's time because she mentions something specific in her Judges Five song. The Song of Deborah mentions the courage of the tribe of Ephraim in the defeat of Sisera's chariots:   “From Ephraim, those whose root is in Amalek came down…”   If you need to, program in “Amalek in the Wilderness,” and travel there to see a bit of the battle. This “root in Amalek” is thought to refer to the wilderness battle under Moses in which the Ephraimite Joshua defeated Amalek. The tribe of Ephraim is rooted in its leadership in the victory in the wilderness in Israel's first encounter with Amalek.   Deborah knows Amalek is enticed to attack when its opponent looks weak, so that gives her a Divine strategy in enticing this king of the east Sisera to his Armageddon. Okay, now travel back to the battle between the four kings and the five kings. The four kings of the east also conquered Amalek before turning back to battle the five kings of Sodom.   While the battle continues, let's return to this question (you already know how that battle ends): How does Deborah know to tell Barak that he needs exactly 10,000 soldiers mustered from a place named “Kedesh”?   We've only partially answered it. And our answer is based on the battle between bad kings of the east vs worse kings of the east. We don't want to take this as the only source of Deborah's inspired strategy to lure Sisera to Har-Megiddo. Deborah is scrolling through the rolls of the Torah, and she must have some even better prophecies on which she bases her battle with Sisera. Let's leave these guys for Avraham to deal with and travel forward and back to Deborah's palm tree for more clues.   Yes, time travelers. Next week we'll go back to the future with Deborah and spend some more time with Avraham and Moses. There must be a connection between Deborah's forty years of peace in Israel and Moses' forty years in the wilderness. Deborah has the handy traveler's guide to help her map it all out. We'll see her secret of selecting 10,000, and we might even take a peek inside Yael's tent to find that she knew the Torah, and it guided her hand when she drove the tent peg into Sisera's head.   Oh, dear, oh dread. Sandals muddy like heavy lead. Some yogurt he was fed. Then he went to bed. Now Sisera is dead. A tent peg's in his head.   Okay, Deborah is better at composing songs than I am. I gave it a shot. Roll your time travel machines to Judges 4-5, and we'll see you next week.   Please SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to get new teachings.

Today's Reading: Psalm 62; Psalm 145; Psalm 73; Psalm 9; Judges 6:25–40; Acts 2:37–47 and John 1:1–18

07 Judges 18-19; 19 Psalms 72-73; 1 Corinthians 14

What if the biggest barrier to justice is not the law itself, but who can reach it?In this episode of Oxford+, part of the Ethics and Innovation miniseries sponsored by Equinox, host Susannah de Jager speaks with Professor Philippa Webb, co-founder of the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, about whether artificial intelligence can close the global justice gap rather than widen it. Philippa explains why only a small fraction of people who need a lawyer can access one, how her team is building legal tools for women and girls in Malawi, and why judges in Brazil and Argentina are already teaching themselves to code and building their own agents.The conversation also confronts the risks. Deepfakes are now trivially easy to produce, digital evidence is piling up unused in atrocity prosecutions, and 130 states have suffered cyber attacks. With the World Economic Forum reporting that 87% of organisations see AI-related vulnerabilities as the fastest-growing cyber risk, Philippa makes the case for legal routes to accountability, better training, and closing the perception gap that still keeps AI out of the courtroom.(00:00) - Welcome to Oxford+ (01:55) - A Career Across Academia and Practice (03:33) - Inside the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice (06:19) - Cyber Attacks, Critical Infrastructure and Accountability (10:00) - The Digital Evidence Gap in Atrocity Crimes (13:22) - Training Judges, Prosecutors and Defence Counsel (16:18) - How Easy It Is to Make a Deepfake (19:32) - The AI Justice Atlas and Courtrooms Worldwide (21:48) - Building a Fair Trial Advisor for Judges (25:48) - Malawi, a Legal Desert and a Testing Ground (33:47) - Protecting Journalists in the First 48 Hours (38:50) - What the Institute Needs Next Philippa Webb: Philippa Webb KC is Professor of Public International Law at the University of Oxford's Blavatnik School of Government, a Fellow of Exeter College, and a barrister at Twenty Essex. With Amal Clooney, she is co-founder and Director of the Oxford Institute of Technology and Justice, the first global initiative dedicated to harnessing AI for justice, launched in October 2025 as a partnership between the Blavatnik School and the Clooney Foundation for Justice. She has served as Special Assistant and Legal Officer to the President of the International Court of Justice and as legal adviser to the Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court, and she appears regularly before the International Court of Justice, the European Court of Human Rights and the UK Supreme Court. She co-wrote The Right to a Fair Trial in International Law with Amal Clooney, was named International Law Junior 2025 by Legal 500, and was elected to the Institut de Droit International in 2025.Connect with Philippa on LinkedInSusannah de Jager: Susannah is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in UK asset management. She has worked closely with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and government officials to shape the conversation around domestic scale-up capital.Connect with Susannah on LinkedIn and Subscribe to the Oxford+ Newsletter for Exclusive ContentOxford+ is hosted by Susannah de Jager and supported by Mishcon de Reya, HSBC Innovation Banking, and James Cowper Kreston.Produced and Edited by Story Ninety-Four in Oxford.

What happens when we refuse to repent of our sin? In Judges 16:4–22, Samson's relationship with Delilah reveals the consequences of unrepentant sin. What begins with compromise ultimately leaves him devastated! Listen as Pastor Rob Bentz shares our latest message, Immorality (Unrepentance), to learn why sin always costs more than it promises. Only God's grace, and the freedom found in repentance brings peace. 

Episode 4195 │ August 2, 2026 Britain paid for terror and got desertion instead. The soldiers hired to break the colonists ended up staying, marrying in, and becoming Americans. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS  Scott Kesterson and Rochelle Porto open with the Hessians — the 30,000 German soldiers Britain purchased from five impoverished princes across six separate parliamentary treaties, a practice Rochelle documents as soldatenhandel, the soldier trade, where individual soldiers received standard pay while their rulers pocketed bonuses for every dead man — and trace the full arc from Empress Catherine the Great's flat refusal to sell her own soldiers, through Frederick the Great denying British troops passage across his lands, to the documented atrocities that made Jefferson's 25th grievance in the Declaration of Independence and inspired Washington Irving's Sleepy Hollow, written specifically because Irving needed a villain both sides of the Atlantic already agreed to hate. Scott and Rochelle trace the deeper strategic logic beneath the terror campaign — Britain's mercantile economy could not sustain debt, the colonial boycott was starving the treasury, and hiring a foreign mercenary force solved the psychological problem of British soldiers refusing to kill their own brethren, a strategy that backfired when Congress stood up the German Battalion specifically to recruit Hessian deserters in their own language, and when 5,000 to 6,000 Hessians chose to stay in America rather than return home. The episode closes on Captain Johann Ewald's journal of the Jaeger sharpshooters, the death and decapitation of Chaplain John Rosbrough at Assunpink Creek preaching Judges 5:23 the week before his own martyrdom, and the recognition that this was never merely a rebellion but a righteous fight the colonists understood as spiritual from the beginning. KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED  What was soldatenhandel, the soldier trade — and why did Empress Catherine the Great and Frederick the Great both refuse to participate while five smaller German princes agreed to sell their own people, with bonuses paid for every soldier who died in British service? Why did Britain deliberately hire a foreign mercenary force rather than rely solely on its own troops — and what does the documented British problem of soldiers refusing to fight their own English brethren reveal about the psychological calculation behind the Hessian contracts, and why did it backfire when Congress stood up the German Battalion to recruit Hessian deserters? Who was Chaplain John Rosbrough — and what does his sermon on Judges 5:23, delivered to recruit the men who followed him into battle, followed by his own death and decapitation at Assunpink Creek one week later, reveal about how the founding generation understood their fight as fundamentally spiritual rather than merely political? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Spatial Terra Intelligence Methodology (STIM v5) — the analytical framework built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. BardsFM's archive includes hundreds of episodes on prayer, scripture, and walking the Way of Christ — available free in the full episode catalog. DOWNLOADS Community Sovereignty Framework: click here AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740 Sutherlin, OR  97479

Why settle for temporary freedom when Jesus offers freedom that lasts? In this message, Joel Holm walks through Judges 3 and shows how forgetting God leads us back into bondage, while remembering our Savior, fully repenting, and trusting our true Deliverer leads to lasting freedom.

Last week… we left off… with Israel standing on the edge… of one of the greatest victories in the entire Book of Judges. If you'll remember… God had already promised Barak the victory. So… he gathered ten thousand men… from Zebulun and Naphtali… and marched them up Mount Tabor. Meanwhile… Sisera assembled all nine hundred of his iron chariots… and positioned his army near the Kishon River…. exactly where God had promised Barak He would draw him. Then Deborah looked at Barak and said, "Move on, for this is the day the LORD has handed Sisera over to you. Hasn't the LORD gone before you?" (Judges 4:14, HCSB) And that's exactly what happened. The LORD… stepped onto the battlefield. • He sent the storm. • He flooded the Kishon River. • He removed the advantage… of Sisera's iron chariots. And Scripture tells us, "The LORD threw Sisera, all his charioteers, and all his army into confusion before Barak..." (Judges 4:15, HCSB) Folks... that's where we stopped. The battle had been won. The army had been broken. But there was one man... ONE MAN… who was still alive! And that's where we pick up tonight.

Welcome to Gospel Rant, and our new series, Breaking Badly! Episode 7: Gideon – The Coward in the Winepress (Part 1 Today we arrive at the central narrative of the book of Judges. The story of Gideon. And if Judges has been showing us the downward spiral of Israel, Gideon represents something important. He represents Israel itself. Weak. Confused. Spiritually insensitive. Quick to blame God. And yet… still chosen. We will see what you think. And now, it’s your turn…

Send us Fan MailWelcome Back to The Beyond Condition Podcast. I'm your host, Sarah Parker, and today we have an extraordinary guest, Sibel Osman, joining us.In this episode, we delve deep into the world of Masters Competitive Bodybuilding. You'll hear insights from Sibel Osman, a seasoned competitor in the Masters category, as we address several questions submitted by our community. We recorded a 2.5-hour discussion and have divided it into two parts; this is the second half of our in-person podcast, focusing on Masters.Topics Covered:Fairness in Masters: Seasoned Against AmateursMasters stages welcome all competitors, regardless of experience. Sibel emphasises the vital point that, no matter your starting point, it's essential to choose the appropriate stage and present the best version of yourself.Federations and Judges FeedbackSelecting the federation that aligns best with your physique is often overlooked. Your physique should be tailored to match the federation's criteria and category effectively. Judges' feedback serves as your roadmap to improvement. As competitive athletes, it's crucial to seek judges' feedback, regardless of winning, placing, or not placing - feedback is key!Off-Season Deep DiveWe explore how dedication to your off-season is where significant improvements can be achieved. As physique competitors, we should take pride in the progress made during this phase. Sibel and I share our experiences, noting how off-seasons can yield greater benefits over time. Experience and longevity play crucial roles, and we discuss how multiple diet and growth phases can enhance your development as a competitive bodybuilder.Considerations for Masters CompetitorsWhether you begin your journey early or later in life, several factors must be considered. Sibel shares insights on how age can influence your competitive path, reflecting on your personal journey.Opportunities for Masters, Including Pro QualifiersSibel champions bodybuilding and advocates for increased opportunities for Masters competitors. We discuss the essential factors for enhancing visibility in the Masters divisions, including physique standards, federations, and gender differences in competition.Social Media InfluenceSocial media significantly impacts the promotion of bodybuilding, which we are incredibly grateful for. The ability to connect and support our community is invaluable. We also talk about the importance of attending shows to gain real-life experience as a competitive bodybuilder.We hope you enjoy this episode.Sarah and Sibel xFind Sibel on Instagram @sopro1000Watch the episode here: https://youtu.be/xA3PsVR_TiUFind Sarah on Instagram: @sarahparker_bbTHE ULTIMATE SHOW DAY GUIDE E-BOOK: Purchase hereBeyond Condition Coaching Application: Click here

07 Judges 16-17; 19 Psalms 70-71; 1 Corinthians 12-13

As we approach the end of the book of Judges we find a two part conclusion to this exploration of a society where, without a king, everyone does what is right in their own eyes. The first, in Chapters 17-18, reveals what lies underneath the choices we make that take us gradually down the wrong path.  When we substitute our preferences for the revealed character and will of God, we slip into a form of “worship” that is transactional (seeking to get what we want from God) and convenient (an offering that costs nothing).  True worship is focused on who God is and what he wants, not ourselves and what we want from Him; it is an overflow of a life dedicated to following Him when it's costly.

Message: Joshua Series: The Key to Courageous Living Original Date: August 2, 2026 Click HERE for Message Outline Click HERE for Discussion Guide On August 2nd & 9th, Rodger Russell — retired pastor, pastor-trainer, and fellow Rock Springer — will be our guest speaker. Rodger will be focusing on The Key to Courageous Living, drawing from the Bible books of Joshua and Judges. Invite others to join you — in-person or online — as we discover timeless truths about trusting God when it doesn't make sense, and how to avoid drifting in our faith.

"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.”2 Corinthians 7:10 NIV“Regret is sorrow over the consequences of sin, but not over the sin itself. If there had been no consequences, there would have been no sorrow. There is no sorrow over the sin for what it is in itself, for how it grieves God and violates our relation ship with him. The focus is horizontal… not at all vertical… as soon as the consequences go away, the behaviour comes back. The heart has not become disgusted with the sin itself, so the sin remains rooted!” Tim Keller

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07 Judges 14-15; 19 Psalms 69; 1 Corinthians 11

Pastor Dana's new sermon series begins in Joshua 1:1-9, where God reassures Moses' successor Joshua that He will be with them as Joshua leads Israel to the Promised Land, telling them to be strong and courageous and follow the laws He laid out to them. This promise comes as part of our relationship with God. God is faithful so we can trust Him even in uncertainty and obey His commands when it's difficult.

Today's Bible Verse: "These are the nations the Lord left to test all those Israelites who had not experienced any of the wars in Canaan... He did this only to teach warfare to the descendants of the Israelites who had not had previous battle experience." — Judges 3:1–2 Judges 3:1–2 reveals an unexpected truth about God's character. After Israel entered the Promised Land, God allowed certain nations to remain—not because He had abandoned His people, but because He wanted to test them and teach a new generation to trust and depend on Him. What looked like a setback was actually an opportunity for spiritual growth. Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Looking for a peaceful way to end your day? Listen to "Your Nightly Scripture" to end your day with God's word Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Slattery Discover more devotions with Jennifer at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker and multi-published author, She’s passionate about helping believers live with bold faith, rooted in surrender to Christ’s purpose. Jennifer co-hosts both Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear, encouraging listeners to step into their God-given identity. Her teachings blend Scripture with personal insight to help others embrace God’s power over fear and move forward with confidence.

On this week's show we breakdown the Value Electronics 2026 TV Shootout and see who the new King TV is. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: LG is cracking down on smart TV apps that quietly turn your TV into a secret proxy Streaming Execs Say Roku Most Important CTV Platform for Home Screen Visibility Comcast has Lost Over 600,000 TV Customers So Far This Year & 232,000 Internet Customers Other: LG TVs are better than they've ever been — here's what they're doing right, what they're doing wrong, and what needs to change in 2026 2026 Value Electronics TV Shootout Summary Value Electronics (Scarsdale, NY) held its annual expert-judged TV Shootout on July 18, 2026. All sets were professionally calibrated and compared side-by-side against reference Sony BVM-HX3110 mastering monitors. Judges scored attributes (contrast/grayscale, color accuracy, processing, shadow detail, motion handling, bright-room performance, etc.) on a 1–5 scale for both SDR and HDR. Combined averages determine the rankings.  OLED Category (65-inch flagships) Samsung QN65S95H (QD-OLED)  — Combined (SDR + HDR) average 9.3 → King of OLED TV and overall King of TV for 2026. Highest scores in both SDR and HDR; won the majority of categories. Ended Sony's seven-year winning streak. $2500 at Amazon Sony K65XR80M2 (Bravia 8 II / QD-OLED) — Combined average 8.0 Close runner-up with strong, consistent performance in both SDR and HDR. $3000 at Amazon LG OLED65G6WUA (W-OLED / tandem) — Combined average 7.0 Solid but finished a clear third. $3300 direct from LG Micro RGB (True RGB Mini/Micro-LED LCD) Category (75-inch flagships)  This was the first year the shootout included a dedicated Micro RGB / true RGB-backlit LCD category. Sony K75XR90M2 (Bravia 9 II) — Combined average 7.9 → King of Mini/Micro RGB TV. Dominated most categories in both SDR and HDR. $3400 at Amazon Samsung MRN75R95H — Combined average 6.2 Clear second place. $4500 direct from Samsung LG 75MRGB95BUA — Combined average 5.2 Finished third. $4500 direct from LG Key Takeaways OLED still generally outperformed the new Mini/Micro RGB LCD technology overall. Samsung's S95H QD-OLED was the standout performer of the event by a healthy margin. Sony's new true RGB Bravia 9 II proved the Mini RGB approach is highly competitive (it even beat LG's G6 OLED and was competitive with Sony's own OLED in some HDR aspects). LG placed third in both categories. The event highlighted how close the top flagships have become, while still showing meaningful differences in accuracy, processing, and real-content performance under calibrated conditions.

While the nation of Israel was going through their cycle of apostasy and repentance, there were other nations that were going through some pretty tough times. In this episode of Bible Backdrop, we're taking a step back from the narrative in the book of Judges and taking a look at what's happening in the wider world. We look at Egypt, Greece, Babylon, Assyria, and the Hittite empire. We discuss the phenomenon known as the Late Bronze Age Collapse and see how that event impacts these nations.If you are enjoying Bible Backdrop, please leave a 5 star rating and review. To get in touch with show, you can go to the e-mail mentioned in the episode.

Today's Reading: Psalms 69 and 73; Judges 5:1–18; Acts 2:1–21; Matthew 28:–10

Prone to Wander XX: Doing Religion in Your Own Eyes (Judges 17:1-13) Senior Pastor Andrew Kim

07 Judges 12-13; 19 Psalms 68; 1 Corinthians 10

Every day we fight battles: teaching our kids to clean up their toys, dealing with difficult co-workers or family members, getting society to clean up the environment. But even though these battles are big, there is an even bigger war going on—a spiritual one. While we know that God is the ultimate victor, we live every day surrounded by Satan's armies. The judge and prophetess Deborah was surrounded by not only a spiritual war but a physical one! God gave her the gifts and talents she needed to complete the task He gave her. In this message from Judges, Jill shares with us Deborah's story and shows us how we, too, can respond to God and find our roles in this great battle. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/508/29?v=20251111

Today's Reading: Psalms 70, 71, and 74; Judges 4:4–23; Acts 1:15–26; Matthew 27:55–66

Jesus has testified before the Jewish Sanhedrin and before Pontius Pilate the Roman governor of Judea. While denying culpability, Pilate eventually gives way to the demands of the Jews and send Jesus to be put death by crucifixion. The cries of the Jews which declare, “We have no king but Caesar” recall the posture of Israel of old, for as early as the book of Judges they declared that they were in need of a king although God himself was to be their king. John takes care to point out the fulfillment of the Scripture as Jesus endures the agony of the cross unto death. Once it has been determined that he is dead, they take his body down and bury him in a borrowed tomb. :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Here is a podcast description structured for this episode, based on the transcript from the current page: Podcast Title: Standing on His Counsel: Launching Out Into the DeepEpisode Description Welcome back to For Zion's Sake, hosted by Shelley Volk and his son, Scott Volk. In this episode of their series on the word "Nevertheless," Shelley and Scott discuss how faith doesn't ignore difficult circumstances—it simply chooses to trust that God's word is greater than our current reality. Drawing from the Book of Proverbs, the Psalms, and the Gospels, this message reminds us that human plans may change, but the counsel of the Lord always stands. Even when we feel cut off, feel heaven is silent, or face deep disappointment after working hard with nothing to show for it, stepping out in faith at God's command changes everything. Join us as we learn to trade our human limitations for God’s character, stepping beyond the shallow waters of self-reliance into the deep places of His faithfulness. Key Takeaways God’s Counsel Endures: While human hearts formulate many plans, Proverbs 19:21 reminds us that God's purpose and authority supersede every human strategy, offering ultimate stability. Faith Above Feelings: In Psalm 31:22, David felt cut off and abandoned, yet God heard his cry. Our feelings constantly shift, but God's faithfulness remains steadfast regardless of how silent heaven seems. Repentance Over Disobedience: As seen in Judges 2:16, God never condones sin, but He always responds to a repentant heart by raising up deliverance and mercy. Stepping Out into the Deep: Following the disciples' experience in Luke 5, moving past disappointment requires launching out into the deep waters where we can no longer rely on our own ability, allowing God to perform what only He can do. Overcoming the World: Grounded in John 16:33, Christ promises His presence and victory in the middle of tribulation, teaching us that faith isn't the absence of trials, but the presence of Christ. Scripture References & Links Follow along with the scriptures featured in today's broadcast: The Counsel of the Lord: Proverbs 19:21 He Heard My Supplication: Psalm 31:22 God Raises Up Deliverers: Judges 2:16 Overcoming the World: John 16:33 Launch Out Into the Deep: Luke 5:4–5 Support the show: https://shellyandjunevolk.com/product/partner-with-us-psalm-127-fund/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This domestic dispute in the times of the Judges isn't going to spiral into chaos out of control

TL;DR We're hosting an essay competition to elicit responses to Anthony DiGiovanni's sequence, ‘The challenge of unawareness for impartial altruist action guidance'—submit your entries by August 14th. There will be cash prizes for the best essays and the best comments: 7 thousand dollars in total. Additionally, we're offering an outlier prize of up to 50 thousand dollars for a truly exceptional entry: an original solution to cluelessness, or a critique decisive enough to move the debate. We're also offering a referral prize of $250 if a winner says you're responsible for telling them about the competition. Motivation When I announced April's Better Futures Highlight Week,[1] I confidently wrote: “To make the future go better, we can either work to avoid near-term catastrophes like human extinction or improve the futures where we survive.” But what if I was wrong? What if both options are bankrupt, and we have no justified answer as to whether any particular work would make the future better? In his Challenge of Unawareness sequence, Anthony DiGiovanni argues that we are in just this position. Specifically, he argues that our evidence about the future is so poor that our assessments of impact (explicit expected-value estimates [...] ---Outline:(00:12) TL;DR(00:54) Motivation(02:12) How the competition works(02:55) What your entry should look like(03:49) Option 1: Challenge a premise(05:19) Option 2: Challenge the inference(05:33) Option 3: Offer a constructive response(05:54) Prizes(05:58) Essay competition(07:43) Comment competition(08:09) How will the essays and comments be judged?(08:40) What comes after the competition?(09:00) Judges(09:13) Essay competition(09:33) Comment competition(09:50) Disclaimer(10:44) FAQs(10:48) Can I use AI?(11:21) Can I co-author a piece?(11:31) Can I submit a piece I've already published elsewhere?(12:03) Will I get feedback on my entry?(12:31) Does style matter? --- First published: June 19th, 2026 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/2aooibAEDSdreCqrJ/announcing-cluelessness-critiques-competition --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO. ---Images from the article:Apple Podcasts and Spotify do not show images in the episode description. Try Pocket Casts, or another podcast app.

07 Judges 10-11; 19 Psalms 66-67; 1 Corinthians 8-9

In the Zone is an in-depth question-and-answer session about a wide range of scriptural topics.In The Zone | May 2026 | Part 1• Required to learn to blow a shofar?• Sharing your faith with others?• When your obedience is complete…• Yiphta's daughter? (Judges 11)• Shabbat is a time to focus on Yahweh• How does one pray for another in this situation…?• Paul's annoying way of saying this…• How do the Jews relate to the tribe of Judah?• Preparing food when there are two Shabbats together?• Are gelatin capsules okay to ingest?• Why does MTOI like the ISR (The Scriptures) bible?• What's the “cities of refuge” about?• Do I tithe on unemployment insurance?• What is the pattern for being under Elohim's authority?• Should we help her or leave her alone?Subscribe to be notified of new content each week.Learn more about MTOI:https://mtoi.orgThe MTOI App https://mtoi.org/download-the-mtoi-appFollow MTOI:https://www.facebook.com/mtoiworldwide https://www.instagram.com/mtoi_worldwidehttps://www.tiktok.com/@mtoi_worldwide Contact MTOI: 

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You ever catch yourself thinking… "Am I good enough for this?"  "Can I really pull this off?"  "Can I come through when it matters?" That's not honesty. That's a lie about who's actually in control. And it might be the very thing standing between you and the freedom you're searching for. In this 5-Minute Drill episode of Coming Up Clutch with J.R.™, J.R. breaks down why self-doubt isn't a confidence problem and gives you a simple 3-step strategy to flip the script for good. He shares the story of a private session with one of his MLB clients…a guy mid-season with sliding stats and spiraling confidence…and the one piece of truth J.R. told him that flipped his entire season. This episode is about one powerful truth: You're not lacking ability. You're lacking faith in the One who gave it to you. So stop trying to control the outcome. Start managing what God already gave you to steward. In this episode, you'll hear: Why self-doubt isn't just a mindset issue, it's a faith issue. The story of J.R.'s private session with an MLB client mid-slump, and the truth that flipped his season. Gideon's story in Judges 6, and how God called him despite his doubt, not because of his confidence. Why God stripped away Gideon's need for control before leading him into victory. The difference between control and management, and why that distinction unlocks freedom. The science behind the 3-step Drill, including metacognition and the psychological flexibility research J.R.'s guests Dr. Adam Wright and Dr. Nick Holton have discussed on the show. The most common mistake high-capacity men make when doubt creeps in, and why chasing full control only feeds it. The 3-step Drill to move from self-doubt to unshakable conviction. What you'll walk away with… You'll learn how to: Spot the difference between doubting your ability and doubting God's calling. Replace the trap of control with the freedom of stewardship. Use the 3-step Drill to move from doubt to declaration in real time. Speak truth over your circumstances instead of letting doubt drive your decisions. Show up with more faith and freedom in your career, leadership, and home. KEY QUOTES "When you doubt your abilities… you're actually doubting the ONE who gave you those abilities." - J.R. "If you're putting in the work… If you're stewarding the gifts and talents and abilities God gave you… Then doubting yourself isn't a humility issue. It's a faith issue." - J.R. "Control is about ownership. Management is about stewardship. And last I checked, we're called to be stewards, not saviors." - J.R. NEXT STEPS Listen to the full episode: https://jamesreid.com/episode368  Want to bring your best home more consistently? Take the Invisible Four™ Assessment and uncover what's quietly blocking you: https://jamesreid.com/assessment Follow J.R. on Social (@jamesJRreid): Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | X | YouTube Visit J.R.'s website: https://jamesreid.com RATE & REVIEW this episode on Apple: https://jamesreid.com/review. We'd love it if you could drop a review or 5-star rating! Simply select "Ratings and Reviews" and "Write a Review" then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. SHARE this episode with someone who wants to be challenged, pushed, and positioned to come up clutch more often. SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss out on any new episodes and Special Guests! Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. LISTEN to previous episodes on Apple, Spotify, or whatever podcast platform you prefer!

Send us Fan MailA great fight can still leave a bad taste when the scorecards come in, and we start right there with a shout-out to our friend Ginny Fuchs and her gritty rematch with Adelaide Ruiz. We talk through what made it a real back-and-forth brawl, why the judging felt impossible to defend, and how one “criminal” card can change the whole story fans take away from fight night.Then we zoom out to the bigger boxing weekend: Tyson Fury's latest outing, whether he's slowing down, and why the sport can't afford to keep stalling on Fury vs Anthony Joshua. We get into AJ's early knockdowns, the confidence and theatrics that followed, and the uncomfortable reality that heavyweight timing matters more than ever when miles and damage start showing up at once.Errol Spence Jr vs Tim Tszyu becomes the clearest example of the episode's theme: activity is everything. We unpack how layoffs, age, and reaction speed show up round by round, what Spence's retirement talk signals, and what it might mean for PBC's direction as stars fade and new ones struggle to break through. We also recap the Zuffa MSG experience at the Hulu Theater, including ticket giveaway rumors, late main event frustration, Hitchins' jab, Berlanga stoppage weirdness, and what Dana White hinted about Tank Davis vs Shakur Stevenson.If you like smart boxing talk with real opinions and real laughs, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review telling us the fight you want made next.THE SPAR-INN ON YOUTUBE

Today's Reading: Psalms 72 and 119:73–96; Judges 3:12–30; Acts 1:1–14; Matthew 27:45–54

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Nancy Guthrie has spent years helping Christians understand how the whole Bible fits together and how every part of Scripture leads us to behold Jesus Christ. She is a Bible teacher, author, host of Help Me Teach the Bible, and a graduate of Reformed Theological Seminary whose Biblical Theology Workshops have equipped Bible teachers across the United States and around the world. In this conversation, Nancy joins Mike Neglia to discuss the relationship between biblical theology and faithful Bible teaching. She explains why understanding the Bible's unfolding story should produce joy and assurance, how God's plan is even better than Eden, and how teachers can point people to Christ without forcing Jesus into every detail of a passage.Nancy also shares practical wisdom about sermon preparation and delivery. She reflects on the strengths and limitations of outlines and full manuscripts, the importance of loving people more than our notes, and why going off script is not always as spontaneous as it appears. She recommends resources for growing in biblical theology and introduces the vision behind the Beholding Christ project.The conversation also looks back on Help Me Teach the Bible, the influential podcast in which Nancy interviewed skilled preachers and teachers about communicating particular books of Scripture faithfully and effectively. She reflects on what she learned from those conversations, including Iain Duguid's approach to Judges and the gospel of Jesus Christ, and tells a moving story about the courage of Christians in Afghanistan. This episode will encourage pastors, Bible study leaders and anyone who wants to understand the Scriptures more deeply, teach them more faithfully and help others see the beauty of Christ throughout the whole Bible.Resources Mentioned: Even Better Than Eden: Nine Ways the Bible's Story Changes Everything about Your StoryNancy's official book page, including the nine biblical-theological themes running from Genesis to Revelation:https://www.nancyguthrie.com/even-better-than-eden Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of RevelationNancy's official page for her study of Revelation, focused on endurance, judgement, salvation and the coming new creation:https://www.nancyguthrie.com/revelation Why Middle Eastern Women Want to Learn to Teach the BibleThis is the episode containing the Afghan Christian woman, alongside women from several Middle Eastern countries. The Afghan participant discusses helping her husband minister through house churches and reaching women with the gospel.https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/help-me-teach-the-bible/women-middle-east-want-learn-teach-bible/ Julius Kim on Teaching for Attention and RetentionNancy Guthrie speaks with Julius Kim about communicating in ways that help listeners pay attention, understand and retain what they hear.https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/help-me-teach-the-bible/julius-kim-teaching-retention/ Iain Duguid on JudgesNancy and Iain Duguid discuss teaching Judges, understanding its structure and preaching Christ from one of the Bible's darkest books.https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/help-me-teach-the-bible/ian-duguid-on-judges/ 

We delve into one of the most disturbing stories in the Bible, found in the book of Judges. We examine the tragic tale of a Levite and his concubine leading to a gruesome conflict within the tribe of Benjamin, a civil war, and the eventual abduction of Israelite women by other Israelites. God's law has been ignored, and the people continue to spiral into sin.Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: biblebrief@biblelit.orgWant to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://biblin...

What did you think of this episode?What story idea has God whispered, only to leave out the details? Maureen Miller shares her story behind Gideon's Book with added tips to strengthen your writing. Welcome to Your Best Writing Life, an extension of the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference held in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of NC. I'm your host, Linda Goldfarb. Each week, I bring tips and strategies from writing and publishing industry experts to help you excel in your craft. It's great to have you listening in. During this episode, we continue a new addition to Your Best Writing Life with The Story Behind the Stories series.Today's guest, Maureen Miller, is an author and speaker who loves encouraging others in their journey with Jesus. Married to her childhood sweetheart Bill, she lives on Selah Farm in the mountains of North Carolina. She blogs at Windows and Wallflowers (maureenmillerauthor.com), and her debut novel, Gideon's Book, is now available. We all want to know the story behind Gideon's Book – give us some background1)    God can whisper a story idea but leave the details for another time, allowing the writer to learn to listen, lean in, and let go.2)    As an adoptive mother, with three amazing birth moms who chose life for their unborn babies despite difficult circumstances, I believe these women are heroes, and there are many among us.3)    God's Word—those placed by Gideons International and otherwise—is not just a figurative guide but a literal one as well, truly a lamp to our feet and a light to our path; I found this to be true in my life, and I wanted to weave such into this story.4)    As a mother of a child of color and having experienced a literal moment when God called me to have a difficult conversation with two women at a restaurant, I wanted to weave the truth that “all it takes if pullin' up a chair”—that being, an opportunity to share healthy, honest conversations about challenging topics.5)    My prolife views are rooted in a decision I made long ago after facing what I feared was an unplanned pregnancy when I was seventeen and unmarried.Writer's Tips. 1)    Stay the course, trusting God for His perfect timing to birth your words (Esther 4:14); 2)    “Hone your craft!”—Said by the wonderful Cecil Murphey, who keynoted at Write To Publish 2007, which echoed throughout the almost two decades it took to write Gideon's Book; 3)    Be courageous enough to write the messages God gives, believing His will to be accomplished even when it's hard. What Listeners Will Gain - I believe they'll gain truth steeped in God's Word from my Gideon's Book backstory, and thus be encouraged to seek Him more specifically to discover for themselves how God might be calling them to a task that they know is beyond their ability—only God! (Like Gideon in Judges 6 and in my story!) Listener giveaway - One copy of Gideon's Book in the format of your choice! Join us on Facebook -  Your Best Writing Life and leave a comment prior to 7 PM ET August 3, 2026.LINKSFacebook -- https://www.facebook.com/maureen.miller.393/Website – “Windows and Wallflowers” at https://maureenmillerauthor.comEmail – maureen@maureenmillerauthor.comGideon's Book Amazon Link -- https://a.co/d/0332c4T7 Visit Your Best Writing Life website.Join our Facebook group, Your Best Writing LifeYour host - Linda Goldfarb#4 Podcast 2026 "Million Podcasts Top 30 Christian Writers Podcasts"#1 Podcast 2024 "Top 50+ Must-Have Tools and Resources for Christian Writers.Awarded the Spark Media 2023 Fan Favorites Best Solo PodcastAwarded the Spark Media 2022 Most Binge-Worthy Podcast

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Today's Reading: Psalms 61, 62, and 68; Judges 2:1–5 and 2:11–23; Romans 16:17–27; Matthew 27:32–44

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