Podcast appearances and mentions of Kevin Griffin

John Canzano talks with Oregon State University Athletic Director Kevin Griffin. They discuss Griffin's upbringing, his experiences at Ohio State, his mentors, the Texas Tech football game on OSU's schedule, and more. Subscribe to this podcast. Read JohnCanzano.com Support our sponsor -- Gresham Ford -- at www.GreshamFord.com

Beaver Sports Podcast featuring President Jayathi Murthy and New Athletic Director Kevin GriffinSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

 FACETIME IN HISTORY PEOPLE-SHARED                      LOU GHERIG- BASEBALL PLAYER (FAMOUS WORDS) MARTIN LUTHER KING- FAMOUS WORDS JULIUS CEASAR VENI- VEDI- VICCI CAME/SAW/CONQUER NEW SERIES – FOCUSED LOOK WORDS OF JESUS IPHONE- FACE TIME– SKYPE- ZOOM- PHONE LOOK AT WHOS WORDS ARE WE STUDYING? ARE THESE THE WORDS OF A GOOD TEACHER? A PROPHET? A PRESIDENT? […]

ENCOURAGE FIRST MENS RETREAT _______________________________________________________  SCRIPTURE CORINTHIANS 1:3-4                      3. PRAISE BE TO THE GOD AND FATHER OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, THE FATHER OF COMPASSION AND THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT, WHO COMFORTS US IN ALL OUR TROUBLES, SO THAT WE CAN COMFORT THOSE IN ANY TROUBLE WITH THE COMFORT WE OURSELVES RECEIVE FROM […]

 GOD IS GOOD                                                     GOD IS GOOD- ALL THE TIME AND ALL THE TIME… CRIPTURE GENESIS 3:1 SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:2  SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:3  SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:4-5 SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:6 SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:6    SHE TOOK SOME AND ATE IT. SHE ALSO GAVE SOME TO HER HUSBAND, WHO WAS WITH HER, AND HE ATE IT. NEVER ALONE […]

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SET THE SCENE- MATTHEW 21 ( ALL 4 WRITERS SAY) 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to […]

ENCOUNTERS JESUS ENCOUNTERED THE PHARISEES- LAST WEEK- HYPOCRITES WEEK 4: BEFORE GET TO TODAYS MAIN ENCOUNTER ENCOUNTER: UNEXPECTED, UNPLANNED SUDDEN MEETING MATTHEW WAS A TAX COLLECTOR- HATED BY ALL DEMOCRATS DIDN'T LIKE HIM-  REPUBLICANS DIDN'T   MATTHEW 9:9                                                          9. AS JESUS WENT ON FROM THERE, HE SAW A MAN NAMED MATTHEW SITTING AT THE TAX […]

Send us Fan MailThis episode podcast features Kevin Griffin (father of Konnor Griffin, a Pittsburgh Pirates player), Scott Sterling (father of Levi Sterling, a professional pitcher), discussing their sons' baseball journeys. The conversation covered the development paths of both Konnor and Levi, including their experiences with USA Baseball teams, the draft process, and the challenges of professional baseball. The discussion highlighted the importance of multiple sports in young players' development, the role of parents in supporting their children's baseball aspirations, and the mental toughness required at higher levels of play. The participants shared insights about the U.S. national team selection process, college recruitment decisions, and advice for young players and parents navigating the competitive baseball landscape."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Send us Fan MailThis episode podcast features Kevin Griffin (father of Konnor Griffin, a Pittsburgh Pirates player), Scott Sterling (father of Levi Sterling, a professional pitcher), discussing their sons' baseball journeys. The conversation covered the development paths of both Konnor and Levi, including their experiences with USA Baseball teams, the draft process, and the challenges of professional baseball. The discussion highlighted the importance of multiple sports in young players' development, the role of parents in supporting their children's baseball aspirations, and the mental toughness required at higher levels of play. The participants shared insights about the U.S. national team selection process, college recruitment decisions, and advice for young players and parents navigating the competitive baseball landscape."Swing Hard in case you hit it!" Denny Barrett

Belhaven softball coach Kevin Griffin, father of Konnor, talks about his Pittsburgh Pirate son, who just signed a $140 million contract at 19, and his softball team, which has won 11 straight and is nationally ranked. The CLevelands also discuss The Masters, college baseball ups and downs, and more…

Over the last couple of weeks, we have had an up-close glimpse of multiple encounters Jesus experienced. Each one leaving us with questions we should ask in our own lives… Don't you just love a bunch of questions this early in the morning!!! First with the Pharasees which should cause us to pause and ponder if there is any truth in us that reveals hypocrisy vs a real trust and faith in Jesus? And then as a result of His encounter with Mary of Magdala – are we able to say I have met him and I am different? Now this morning we are going to add a few more questions? I invite you to write these down and ponder them as we look at our next encounter. Do I truly want to encounter Jesus? Do I want the hope of Jesus in my life? Do I deeply believe Jesus will meet me where I am? Luke 24 beginning in verse 13 Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles[a] from Jerusalem. 14 They were talking with each other about everything that had happened. 15 As they talked and discussed these things with each other, Jesus himself came up and walked along with them; 16 but they were kept from recognizing him. 17 He asked them, “What are you discussing together as you walk along?” They stood still, their faces downcast. 18 One of them, named Cleopas, asked him, “Are you the only one visiting Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in these days?” “What things?” he asked.  “About Jesus of Nazareth,” they replied. “He was a prophet, powerful in word and deed before God and all the people. 20 The chief priests and our rulers handed him over to be sentenced to death, and they crucified him; 21 but we had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel. And what is more, it is the third day since all this took place. 22 In addition, some of our women amazed us. They went to the tomb early this morning 23 but didn't find his body. They came and told us that they had seen a vision of angels, who said he was alive. 24 Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had said, but they did not see Jesus.” 25 He said to them, “How foolish you are, and how slow to believe all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Did not the Messiah have to suffer these things and then enter his glory?” 27 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself. BUT NOT JESUS! Lets PRAY Dear Jesus, I need you. I know you are my hope. Open my eyes and let me see you! Amen In my early career, I was a nursing home administrator – locally at Life Care Center (that is actually what brought us to the valley) I believe and know fully that God allowed that in my life to grow me in deeper dependence and knowledge of him. That is a whole other message. One of the hardest challenges of that job is staffing (anyone relate) The responsibility to the residents and staff was tremendous – taking me often to the point of desperation. I remember one particular day that my regional director had stopped by and on this visit he had his elementary aged son with him. When they arrived, I had been sitting at my desk praying and seeking the Lords help for how exactly we would meet the need for CNAs that day. As we talked – the little guy offered to pray for me. He prayed for a simple prayer or please provide today. The heart and faith of that young man was the encouragement, an encounter I needed to continue to trust in that moment. Let's look at Jesus encounter with 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus Right before we see our next encounter in Luke, we learn that the stone is rolled away! Jesus has risen and the women who discovered the empty tomb are being hit with doubt and disbelief by the disciples as they share this indescribable news.  28 As they approached the village to which they were going, Jesus continued on as if he were going    farther. 29 But they urged him strongly, “Stay with us, for it is nearly evening; the day is almost over.” So he went in to stay with them.  Jesus shows up and meets us where we are.   Jesus shows up and meets us where we are.  He is worthy of our hope JESUS SHOWS UP UNEXPECTED WAYS PLACES “ALL THAT CRYING I DID THIS MORNING” 2 BAGS OF GROCERIES MATTHEW 25 PHARISEES- JESUS ALWAYS ENCOUNTERED THEM  MARY MAGDALENE- FIRST TO HEAR HIM   ALWAYS EXISTING WITH THE FATHER-  GO BACK TO BEGINNING HOW HE APPROACHES US  SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:6 6. “WHEN THE WOMAN SAW THAT THE FRUIT OF THE TREE WAS GOOD FOR FOOD AND PLEASING TO THE EYE, AND ALSO DESIRABLE FOR GAINING WISDOM, SHE TOOK SOME AND ATE IT. SHE ALSO GAVE SOME TO HER HUSBAND, WHO WAS WITH HER, AND HE ATE IT. SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:7 7. THEN THE EYES OF THEM WERE OPENED, AND THEY REALIZED THEY WERE NAKED; SO THEY SEWED FIG LEAVES TOGETHER AND MADE COVERINGS FOR THEMSELVES. SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:8 8. THEN THE MAN AND HIS WIFE HEARD THE SOUNDS OF THE LORD GOD AS HE WAS WALKING IN THE GARDEN IN THE COOL OF THE DAY, AND THEY HID FROM THE LORD GOD AMONG THE TREES OF THE GARDEN. SCRIPTURE GENESIS 3:9 9. BUT THE LORD GOD CALLED TO THE MAN, “WHERE ARE YOU?' The New English Bible describes them as "full of gloom."  THEY WERE NOT EXPECTING HIM-  DISCIPLES WEREN'T- MARY MAGDALENE DIDN'T  2ND TIME SAME DAY- DIDN'T RECOGNIZE HIM  SLOW OF HEART TO BELIEVE: JESUS TOLD THEM THE PROBLEM WITH THEIR BELIEF WAS MORE IN THEIR HEART THAN IN THEIR HEAD. WE OFTEN THINK THE MAIN OBSTACLES TO BELIEF ARE IN THE HEAD, BUT THEY ARE ACTUALLY IN THE HEART.   SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:28 28. “AS THEY APPROACHED THE VILLAGE TO WHICH THEY WERE GOING, JESUS CONTINUED ON AS IF HE WERE GOING FARTHER. (APPARENTLY WAST GONNA STAY) SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:29 29. BUT THEY URGED HIM STRONGLY, “STAY WITH US, FOR IT IS NEARLY EVENING; THE DAY IS ALMOST OVER.“ SO HE WENT IN TO STAY WITH THEM. JESUS WON'T FORCE HIMSELF  STAYS WHERE INVITED  WHEN TWO SAINTS ARE TALKING TOGETHER, JESUS IS VERY LIKELY TO COME AND MAKE THE THIRD ONE IN THE COMPANY. TALK OF HIM, AND YOU WILL SOON TALK WITH HIM, “SPURGEON SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:30 30. WHEN HE WAS AT THE TABLE WITH THEM, HE TOOK BREAD AND BROKE IT AND BEGAN TO GIVE IT TO THEM. SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:31 31. THEN THEIR EYES OPENED AND THEY RECOGNIZED HIM, AND HE DISAPPEARED FROM THEIR SIGHT. SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:32 32. THEY ASKED EACH OTHER, “WERE NOT OUR HEARTS BURNING WITHIN US WHILE HE TALKED WITH US ON THE ROAD AND OPENED THE SCRIPTURES TO US?” V 27- AND BEGINNING WITH MOSES AND ALL THE PROPHETS, HE EXPLAINED TO THEM WHAT WAS SAID AND IN ALL THE SCRIPTURES CONCERNING HIMSELF  IMAGINE THAT CONVERSATION- THAT TEACHING? SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:33 33. THEY GOT UP RETURNED AT ONCE TO JERUSALEM. THERE THEY FOUND THE ELEVEN AND THOSE WITH THEM, ASSEMBLED TOGETHER. WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER JESUS- YOU GO   WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER JESUS YOU SHARE  SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:34 34. AND SAYING “IT IS TRUE! THE LORD HAS RISEN AND HAS APPEARED TO SIMON.” SCRIPTURE LUKE 24:35 35. THEN THE TWO TOLD WHAT HAD HAPPENED ON THE WAY, AND HOW JESUS WAS RECOGNIZED BY THEM WHEN HE BROKE THE BREAD.” LEONARD SWEET They recognized him when he broke the bread  Cleopas- companion DIDN'T keep their experience to themselves -told it to the others.  Jesus seems to care well for all people- especially ones who are walking in the wrong direction.  COMMUNION GOOD FRIDAY STARTED AT THE TABLEAT THE TABLE AGAIN  WETHER A MEAL OR COMMUNION?  TODAY WE OFFER TWO WAYS TO ENCOUNTER HIM  ONE THROUGH THESE ELEMENTS-   TWO THROUGH PRAYER  30So they asked him, “What miraculous sign then will you give that we may see it and believe you? What will you do? 31Our forefathers ate the manna in the desert; as it  is written: ‘He gave them bread from heaven to eat.' “  32Jesus said to them, “I tell you the truth, it is not Moses who has given you the bread from heaven, but it is my Father who gives you the true bread from heaven. 33For the bread of God is he who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” 34“Sir,” they said, “from now on give us this bread.” 35Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty. 36But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. 37All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.   This food won't keep your body alive. It won't keep your stomach from growling or your throat from being thirsty. This food isn't designed to sustain the body, it's designed to sustain the soul. It's designed to help you be in constant communion with the One who created you, and the One who redeemed you. This food is to nourish the soul. MATTHEW 26:26-28 26 While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is my body.” 27 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28 This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. MAYBE YOU JUST WANT TO PRAY TODAY YOU NEED AN ENCOUTNER WITH HIM A FRESH ENCOUNTER WITH HIM- YOU COULD ASK SOMEONE TO COME AND PRAY - OR WE HAVE A FEW PEOPLE WHO WILL PRAY WITH YOU/FOR YOU

Kevin Griffin is the frontman of Better Than Ezra, a Grammy-nominated songwriter, and Co-founder of a new artist-built AI music platform Soundbreak. Better Than Ezra contributed to the soundtrack of the 90's with hits like "Good" and "In the Blood." Kevin's music has been performed and recorded by artists like Meatloaf, Taylor Swift, and Blondie.  Kevin and I spoke in depth about the art and magic of songwriting , collaborating, and touching peoples' lives with music. We discussed the future of AI music and how his company Soundbreak is helping artists license their musical styles for generative AI music.  This episode is dedicated to (not sponsored by!) Darwin Audio and his awesome vintage soda/beer can microphones: https://darwinaudio.net Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Links: Kevin Griffin's Website - https://www.kevingriffinmusic.com Soundbreak AI - https://www.soundbreak.ai Better Than Ezra - https://www.betterthanezra.com Kevin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kevinmgriffin/ SoundBreak AI's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/soundbreak.ai/ Better Than Ezra's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/betterthanezra/ The Greatest Song by Kevin Griffin - https://amzn.to/4vqYERG Do Schools Kill Creativity by Sir Ken Robinson - https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_do_schools_kill_creativity Brian Funk Website - https://brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https://brianfunk.com/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https://brianfunk.com/book Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https://brianfunk.com/blog/16-bit Music Production Podcast - https://brianfunk.com/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https://brianfunk.com/store This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https://performodule.com/ Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don't forget to visit my site https://BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk 

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ENCOUNTERS WELCOME- HAPPY EASTER- STARTED SERIES SPOTLIGHT ON ENCOUNTERS WITH JESUS STARTING WITH PALM SUNDAY-PASSION WEEK LAST WEEK- JESUS ENTERS A PARADE JESUS -LAST WEEK LAST MOMENTS LAST BREATH PHARISEES – ADDRESSES HYPOCRISY THIS WEEK- SHINE SPOTLIGHT ON MARY MAGDALENE MARY MAGDALENE -BEEN WITH JESUS FOR A WHILE MARY MAGDALENE- HEALED OF 7 DEMONS THERE WHEN JESUS WAS CRUCIFIED-SUPORTER OF JESUS PAINTING OF MARY MAGDALENE ARCHEOLOGIST DISCOVERED MANY REMNANTS CHURCH - DUC IN ALTUM (PUT OUT INTO DEEP) ATRIUM DEDICATED TO WOMEN BEAUTIFUL MOSAIC DEDICATED TO MARY MAGD THIS IS THE CHOSENS INTERPRETATION MARY MAGDALENE- MEETS JESUS MARY ENCOUNTERS- THE ENCOUNTERS JESUS HAD WITH PEOPLE STARTING WITH PALM SUNDAY THROUGH PASSION WEEK AND BEYOND WHERE DID WE END ON FRIDAY NIGHT MARY MAGDALENE AND MARY SIT FACING A STONE SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:1 “EARLY ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK, WHILE IT WAS STILL DARK, MARY MAGDALENE WENT TO THE TOMB AND SAW THE STONE HAD BEEN REMOVED FROM THE ENTRANCE. SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:2 SO SHE CAME RUNNING TO SIMON PETER AND THE OTHER DISCIPLE, THE ONE JESUS LOVED, AND SAID, “THEY HAVE TAKEN THE LORD OUT OF THE TOMB, AND WE DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY HAVE PUT HIM!” SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:3-4 SO PETER AND THE OTHER DISCIPLE STARTED FOR THE TOMB. BOTH WERE RUNNING, BUT THE OTHER DISCIPLE OUTRAN PETER AND REACHED THE TOMB FIRST. SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:5-6 5 HE BENT OVER AND LOOKED IN AT THE STRIPS OF LINEN LYING THERE BUT DID NOT GO IN. THEN SIMON PETER CAME ALONG BEHIND HIM AND WENT STRAIGHT INTO THE TOMB. HE SAW THE STRIPS AND LINEN LYING THERE, JOHN FASTER- PETER LESS SCADER. SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:7-8 7. AS WELL AS THE CLOTH HAD BEEN WRAPPED AROUND JESUS' HEAD. THE CLOTH WAS STILL LYING IN ITS PLACE, SEPARATE FROM THE LINEN. FINALLY THE OTHER DISCIPLE, WHO HAD REACHED THE TOMB FIRST, ALSO WENT INSIDE. HE SAW AND BELIEVED. BELIEVED WHAT? WHY? WHAT DO YOU HAVE A HARD TIME BELIEVING IN? ANNA BAGENHOLM SKIING ACCIDENT- TRAPPED ICE- PUPILS DIALATED She had no heart beat for 2 hours 35 minutes Bågenholm's spent the following 35 days connected to a JUSTIN SMITH attempted to walk home 2 MILES in Tresckow, PA, wearing hoodie and jeans. Temp-4 DEGREES- passed out snowdrift (12 hours) father, Don Smith, found him the next morning. Justin was rigid, his skin was purple, and he had no pulse or breathing. Paramedics assumed DEAD, sheet placed over him- 1 SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:9-10 9. (THEY STILL DID NOT UNDERSTAND FROM SCRIPTURE THAT JESUS HAD TO RISE FROM THE DEAD) THEN THE DISCIPLES WENT BACK TO WHERE THEY WERE STAYING SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:11-12 11. NOW MARY STOOD OUTSIDE THE TOMB CRYING. AS SHE WEPT, SHE BENT OVER TO LOOK INTO THE TOMB AND SAW TWO ANGELS IN WHITE, SEATED WHERE JESUS' BODY HAD BEEN, ONE AT THE HEAD AND THE OTHER AT THE FOOT. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFIGANCE OF THIS? ON TOP- 2 ANGELS- ONE ON EACH END THE ARK OF THE COVENANT OLD TESTAMENT- THE PRESENCE OF GOD LIVED HERE ARK TRAVELED AT ONE POINT ARK THEN ENDS UP IN THE TEMPLE ONCE A YEAR- THE HIGH PRIEST HOLY OF HOLIES VODDIE BAUCHAUM WHAT WAS HE SAYING? ADMIT YOUR'E A SINNER- IN NEED OF A SAVIOR BELIEVE ON AND IN THE LORD JESUS CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:13 13. THEY ASKED HER, “WOMAN, WHY ARE YOU CRYING?' “THEY HAVE TAKEN MY LORD AWAY,” SHE SAID, “AND I DON'T KNOW WHERE THEY HAVE PUT HIM.” VERSE 2 SHE SAID THE LORD-    ITS PERSONAL SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:14 14. AT THIS, SHE TURNED AROUND AND SAW JESUS STANDING THERE, BUT SHE DID NOT REALIZE THAT IT WAS JESUS. SCRIPITURE JOHN 20:15 15. HE ASKED HER, “WOMAN, WHY ARE YOU CRYING? WHO IS IT THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR?” THINKING HE WAS THE GARDNER, SHE SAID, “SIR, IF YOU HAVE CARRIED HIM AWAY, TELL ME WHERE YOU HAVE PUT HIM, AND I WILL GET HIM.” HOW DOES SHE NOT KNOW WHO HE IS ? DARK- SHES CRYING SHE HAS ZERO EXPECTATION HE IS ALIVE REMBRANDT PAINTING JESUS GARDNER  Christ not just Redeemer but also the cultivator of souls. Like a gardener tending to his garden, he nurtures each soul, guiding us toward spiritual growth and renewal. In the garden, a place of life, growth and resurrection, Christ's presence illuminates the darkest corners and brings new life from the ashes of desolation. SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:16 16. JESUS SAID TO HER, “MARY.” SHE TUNRED TOWARD HIM AND CRIED OUT IN ARAMAIC, “RABBONI!” (WHICH MEANS “TEACHER”) SERIES IS ENCOUNTERS ENCOUNTERS VARY FOR PEOPLE ENCOUNTER HIM IN PAIN-IN JOY-CREATION IN OTHER PEOPLE FUNERAL HOME ENCOUNTER FIRST YEAR AS A PASTOR (3 LADIES UNDER 50) NICKY BROWN- 46 BRUTAL BATTLE CANCER STANDING LOOKING AT HER BEATEN UP BODY I NEED YOU TO EMBRACE THIS DON'T NEED WORK FOR CHURCH TO ENCOUNTER STATEMENT MARY MAGDALENE CAN BE SEEN AS THE OPPOSITE OF THE PHARISEES, SHE IS KEENLY AWARE OF HER NEED FOR JESUS AND HER DEPENDANCE ON HIM. SCRIPTURE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:3 FOR WHAT I RECEIVED I PASSED ON TO YOU AS FIRST IMPORTANCE; THAT CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, THAT HE WAS BURIED, THAT HE WAS RAISED ON THE THIRD DAY ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES. SCRIPTURE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:4-5 4 THAT HE WAS BURIED, THAT HE WAS RAISED ON THE THIRD DAY ACCORDING TO THE SCRIPTURES, AND THAT HE APPEARED TO CEPHAS, AND THEN TO THE TWELVE. SCRIPTURE 1 CORINTHIANS 15:6 6 AFTER THAT HE APPEARED TO MORE THAN FIVE HUNDRED, OF THE BROTHERS AND SISTERS AT THE SAME TIME, MOST OF WHOM ARE STILL LIVING, THOUGH SOME HAVE FALLEN ASLEEP. SCRIPTURE I CORINTHIANS 15:7-8 7. THEN HE APPEARED TO JAMES, THEN TO ALL THE APOSTLES, AND LAST OF ALL HE APPEARED TO ME ALSO PAUL THE TERRORIST- IS TESTIFYING THAT HE HAD AN ENOUNTER WITH JESUS. MARY MAGDALENE HAD ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS THE CHOSEN TAKES LIBERTY HERE- THE MESSAGE OF WHAT SHE SAYS DOESN'T THIS IS A REAL PERSON- REAL PROBLEMS EXPLAINS TO NICODEMUS- A PHARISEE WHAT HAPPENED WOULD YOU KNOW HIM IF YOU SAW HIM I WAS ONE WAY- AND NOW I AM COMPLETELY DIFFERENT AND THE THING THAT HAPPENED IN BETWEEN-  WAS HIM-   YES I WILL KNOW HIM SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:17 17. JESUS SAID “DO NOT HOLD ON TO ME, FOR I HAVE NOT YET ASCENDED TO THE FATHER. GO INSTEAD TO MY BROTHERS AND TELL THEM, “I AM ASCENDING TO MY FATHER AND YOUR FATHER, TO MY GOD AND YOUR GOD. “ SCRIPTURE JOHN 20:18 18. MARY MAGDALENE WENT TO THE DISCIPLES WITH THE NEWS: “I HAVE SEEN THE LORD!” AND SHE TOLD THEM THAT HE HAD SAID THESE THINGS TO HER.” HAVE YOU SEEN THE LORD- HAVE YOU HAD AN ENCOUNTER WITH JESUS? TODAY WE END WITH WHERE WE ENDED FRIDAY NIGHT 2 WOMEN- SIT, STARING AT A STONE MARY MAGDALENE AND MARY THE MOTHER OF JOSEPH AND SALOME- SAT STARING AT THE TOMB WHERE HE WAS LAID”. ALL HOPE HAS BEEN LOST STONES IN SCRIPTURE REPRESENT MANY THINGS. STONES WERE MARKERS, STONES WERE ALTARS, STONES WERE REMINDERS, AND STONES- THIS STONE WAS A BARRIER. TODAY WE INVITE YOU TO TAKE A STONE- WRITE A WORD OR EVEN A SYMBOL ON IT AND TAKE IT WITH YOU. ALSO INVITED TO PLACE IT- FOOT OF THE CROSS REMINDER-MARKER-MEMORIAL REPRESENTS MY STONE SAYS FREE THE STONE WAS A BARRIER- NOT TO HIM GETTING OUT BUT TO US GETTING IN PRAYER- ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER (ALL HAVE SINNED) BELIEVE ON AND IN JESUS CONFESS WITH YOUR MOUTH- YOU WILL BE SAVED LORD TODAY- I ADMIT IM A SINNER IN NEED OF YOU- FORGIVE MY SINS JESUS- COME INTO MY HEART TODAY. FINAL MESSAGE OF EASTER- MARY THOUGHT THEY LOST JESUS WON

Konnor Griffin's dad, Kevin, joins the show! He talks about how he might react when he sees his son take the field today. Where should Griffin bat?

WELCOME- START OF PASSION WEEK BEGIN NEW SERIES ENCOUNTERS ENCOUNTERS JESUS HAD THIS SEASON SET THE SCENE- MATTHEW 21 ( ALL 4 WRITERS SAY) 21 As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3 If anyone says anything to you, say that the Lord needs them, and he will send them right away. 10 day of Nisan This was the day they selected the lamb to be sacrificed on the 14th day- the day when Jesus this lamb would ride. He then says to them and us- I will take on the entire sin nature of these dirty people The mud was cleaner than the souls of the people LIMO VEHICLE VLADIMIR PUTIN CAR HELICOPTER FORMER BRITTISH PRIME MINISTER RISHI SUNAK TRAIN ARORMORED- FOOD SECURE- POWERED KIM JONG UN DONKEY LAST YEAR PASTOR STEPHEN WILLIS DONKEY- THIS CROSS DESGN ON ITS BACK HORSE- A WAR HORSE RODE DONKEY MEANS YOU “COME” IN PEACE WAR HORSE MEANS YOU COME TO … SIZE DIFFERNCES ARE BIG SCRIPTURE ZECHARIAH 9:9 9. “REJOICE, O PEOPLE OF ZION! SHOUT IN TRIUMPH, O PEOPLE OF JERUSALEM! SCRIPTURE ZECHARIAH 9:9 9. LOOK YOUR KING IS COMING TO YOU. HE IS RIGHTEOUS AND VICTORIOUS, YET HE IS HUMBLE, RIDING ON A DONKEY- RIDING ON A DONKEY'S FOAL. SCRIPTURE ZECHARIAH 9:10 10. I WILL REMOVE THE BATTLE CHARIOTS FROM ISRAEL AND THE WARHORSES FROM JERUSALEM. SCRIPTURE ZECHARIAH 9:10 10. I WILL DESTROY ALL THE WEAPONS USED IN BATTLE, AND YOUR KING WILL BRING PEACE TO THE NATIONS. HOSANA-(SAVE NOW) PALM BRANCHES SCRIPTURE 9:10 10. HIS REALM WILL STRETCH FROM SEA TO SEA AND FROM THE EUPHRATES RIVER TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH.” THE VISUAL PICTURE DIFFERENCE JESUS ARRIVES ON A COLT- PEACE-HUMILITY WASN'T THE FIRST KING TO ARRIVE DONKEY- SOLOMON RODE IN TO JERUSALEM SCRIPTURE LUKE 19:41 41. “AS HE APPROACHED JERUSALEM AND SAW THE CITY HE WEPT OVER IT.” WHY- WHY IS HE WEEPING? BECAUSE OF THE PAIN WILL SUFFER? PASSION WEEK FOCUS MATTHEW – 40 %- LAST WEEK OF JESUS LIFE MARK- 60 % LUKE 33 % JOHN- ALMOST 50 % HOW MUCH TIME THIS WEEK IN REFLECTION? BE INTENTIONAL IN REPENTANCE- IN PRAISE SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:13 13. “WOE TO YOU, TEACHERS OF THE LAW AND PHARISEES, YOU HYPOCRITES! (1)YOU SHUT THE DOOR OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IN PEOPLES FACES. HYPOCRITE DEFINED A PERSON WHO PRETENDS TO HAVE MORAL STANDARDS OR OPINIONS THAT THEY DO NOT ACTUALLY HAVE. ACTOR Ain't going to church- church is full of hypocrites- TRUE ON SOME LEVEL I also had some relatives and friends who loved Jesus and they were NOT hypocrites- do you know some real very real THE HYPOCRISY STARTED 6 DAYS BEFORE THIS JUDAS AND JESUS BEING ANOINTED- WOW WHAT A JOKE THIS WAS – JUDAS WHEN YOU HEAR HYPCOCRITE- YOU THINK OF WHAT IT IS OR DO YOU PICTURE A FACE? LANCE ARMSTRONG/HOLLYWOOD NOT PICKING ON LANCE- BUT HE TALKED HOLLYWOOD- EVERYONE GETS UPSET THEM SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:13 13. YOU YOURSELVES DO NOT ENTER, NOR WILL YOU LET THOSE WHO ARE TRYING TO. SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:23 23. “WOE TO YOU, TEACHERS OF THE LAW AND PHARISEES, YOU HYPOCRITES! (2) YOU GIVE A TENTH OF YOUR SPICES-MINT, DILL, CUMIN. SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:23 23. BUT YOU HAVE NEGLECTED THE MORE IMPORTANT MATTER OF THE LAW-JUSTICE, MERCY, AND FAITHFULNESS. SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:23 23. YOU SHOULD HAVE PRACTICED THE LATTER, WITHOUT NEGELCTING THE FORMER. SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:24 24. YOU BLIND GUIDES! YOU STRAIN OUT A GNAT BUT SWALLOW A CAMEL.” SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:25 25. “WOE TO YOU, TEACHERS OF THE LAW AND PHARISEES, YOU HYPOCRITES! (3) CLEAN THE OUTSIDE OF THE CUP AND DISH, BUT INSIDE THEY ARE FULL OF GREED AND SELF-INDULGENCE. SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:26 26. BLIND PHARISEE! FIRST CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE CUP AND DISH, AND THEN THE OUTSIDE ALSO WILL BE CLEAN. SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:27 27. “WOE TO YOU, TEACHERS OF THE LAW AND PHARISEES, YOU HYPOCRITES! (4) YOU ARE LIKE WHITE WASHED TOMBS, SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:27 27. WHICH LOOK BEAUTIFUL ON THE OUTSIDE BUT ON THE INSIDE ARE FULL OF BONES OF THE DEAD AND EVERYTHING UNCLEAN. SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 23:28 28. IN THE SAME WAY, ON THE OUTSIDE YOU APPEAR TO PEOPLE AS RIGHTEOUS BUT ON THE INSIDE YOU ARE FULL OF HYPOCRISY AND WICKEDNESS. QUOTE FRANCIS CHAN “IF GOD CARED ONLY ABOUT RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, THEN THE PHARISEES WOULD HAVE BEEN HEROES OF THE FAITH.” QUOTE A.W. TOZER “A PHARISEE IS HARD ON OTHERS AND EASY ON HIMSELF, BUT A SPIRITUAL MAN IS EASY ON OTHERS AND HARD ON HIMSELF.” RECORD PLAYER WHATS THE OPPOSITE OF HYPOCRISY? FIDELITY HIGH- FI ( HIGH FIDELITY) THIS RECORD SOUNDS EXACTY LIKE STUDIO THE CHOSEN RIGHTEOUS ANGER RELIGIOUS MEN WHO KNEW BETTER WHO WAS JESUS REALLY TALKING TO HERE? IN A SENSE HE WAS DONE TALKING TO PHARISEES HE'S INVITING THEM TO KILL HIM QUOTE BRENNAN MANNING “THE GREATEST SINGLE CAUSE OF ATHEISM IN THE WORLD TODAY IS CHRISTIANS WHO ACKNOWLEDGE JESUS WITH THEIR LIPS AND WALK OUT THE DOOR AND DENY HIM WITH THE LIFESTYLE. THAT IS WHAT AN UNBELIEVING WORLD SIMPLY FINDS UNBELIEVABLE OUR PUBLIC LIVES MUST BE AN EXTENSION OF THE WORK HE HAS DONE INWARDLY IN OUR PRIVATE LIVES LENT IS THE PERFECT TIME TO REFLECT TO EXAMINE OURSELVES MIRROR TALK PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE MIRROR NOT ABOUT LOOKING AT WHO ELSE I SEE SEARCH ME OH GOD AND KNOW MY HEART, SEE IF THERE IS ANY OFFENSIVE WAY IN ME. JESUS HUMILITY WAS ON FULL DISPLAY HE WASN'T THE ONLY LEADER WHO EVER ROAD A DONKEY BUT MANY SCHOLARS BELIEVE IT WAS 2 ANIMALS DONKEY AND THEN A FOAL- EVEN SMALLER

WEEK 3 OF SERIES ON HURLDES   A TEMPORARY OBSTACLE OR DIFFICULTY, A BARRIER A WALL OF FENCE.  NOT A DEAD END WEEK 1 HURDLE- READ FIRE AIM                                              IS IT POSSIBLE SOMEONE IS TRYING TO WEEK 2- WEEK 3.  … STEALTH BOMBER                                              TODAY WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ON HURDLES SCRIPTURE GENESIS 2:15 […]

WEEK 3 OF SERIES ON HURLDES A TEMPORARY OBSTACLE OR DIFFICULTY, A BARRIER A WALL OF FENCE. NOT A DEAD END WEEK 1 HURDLE- READ FIRE AIM &nbs

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Panel Discussion on the hurdles of our culture ““Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest comman

Panel Discussion on the hurdles of our culture ““Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as […]

WELCOME STRUCK ME- HURDLERS RUN EFFORTLESS SOME SEEM TO STRUGGLE- OTHERS DON'T HURDLE DEFINED TEMPORARY OBSTACLE A BARRIER- WALL A FENCE HURDLES ARE NOT WALLS PER SAY THEY AREN'T DEAD ENDS READY F

HURDLE DEFINED   READY     FIRE        AIM PUT YOUR BOAT IN WATER- NO PLUG IN IT HOSE IN YOUR GAS TANK GO PULL AWAY Putting sanctification before salvation (justification)-SPIN WHEELS  SCRIPTURE ROMANS 3:22                                         22. THIS RIGHTEOUSNESS IS GIVEN THROUGH FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST TO ALL WHO BELIEVE. THERE IS NO DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JEW AND GENTILE. […]

Exploring the Buddha's nine causes of spiritual and personal development, Kevin Griffin identifies one that is the foundation for all the others: community and spiritual friends. He notes that once a person has good friends, it can be expected that they will naturally become moral, hear the dharma, have energy, and become wise.But this presents a paradox: while noble friendships are described as the entirety of the holy life, the Buddha also warns that deep attachments can lead to suffering and grief. Drawing from his extensive background in 12-step recovery and the Dharma, Kevin argues that practitioners must find a middle way between isolation and codependency. Insight arises through the practice of being present with others so long as we maintain the wisdom to let go of clinging.The discussion concludes with a peer-led dialogue where participants reflect on balancing self-reliance with the need for compassionate, empathetic support systems.______________ Kevin Griffin is a Buddhist teacher and author of 9 books known for his innovative work connecting dharma and recovery, especially through his 2004 book One Breath at a Time: Buddhism and the Twelve Steps. He has been a Buddhist practitioner since the 1980s and a teacher for three decades. He reaches a broad range of audiences in dharma centers, wellness centers, and secular mindfulness settings.Kevin's latest book is Living Kindness: Metta Practice for the Whole of Our Lives, published in 2022. To learn more and to see his teaching schedule, visit http://kevingriffin.net ______________ To support our efforts to share these talks with LGBTQIA audiences worldwide, please visit https://gaybuddhist.org/There you can: Donate Learn how to participate live Find our schedule of upcoming speakers Join our mailing list or discussion forum Enjoy over 900 recorded talks dating back to 1995 CREDITSAudio Production: George HubbardProducer: Tom BrueinMusic/Logo/Artwork: Derek Lassiter

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‭Scripture Mark 10‬‬:‭32‬-‭45 32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him. 33 “We are going up to Jerusalem,” he said, “and the […]

‭Scripture Mark 10‬‬:‭32‬-‭45 32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again he took the Twelve aside and told them what was going to happen to him.

WHAT 77 TIMES NT BAPTISM COMES FROM THE WORD BAPTIZO DIP/DUNK-IMMERSE/DROWN-BLEACHING A RE-DYEING OF A FABRI

 WHAT                       PICTURE OF GIRL CELEBRATING WHY  SCRIPTURE MATTHEW 3:13-14   “THEN JESUS CAME FROM GALILEE TO THE JORDAN TO BE BAPTIZED BY JOHN. BUT JOHN TRIES TO DETER HIM, SAYING, “I NEED TO BE BAPTIZED BY YOU, AND DO YOU COME TO ME?” MATTHEW 3:15   15. “JESUS REPLIED, “LET IT BE SO NOW; IT […]

With over 20 years of software development experience, Kevin Griffin is a passionate and versatile leader, trainer, and consultant in the .NET ecosystem. He has worked with various industries, from the United States Military to health care to ticket brokering, delivering high-quality solutions and empowering his clients and teams to succeed. In his day job, he is the CTO at Shows On Sale where he oversees the technical strategy and direction of the company. Kevin also has served as the President of the .NET Foundation for the last term. And Microsoft has conferred the Microsoft MVP to him at least 16 times. He speaks at tons of conferences and is a board member of the Stir Trek Conference series as well. Mentioned In This Episode LinkedIn DNF Summit 2025 Video  Website Dev Fest - Hampton Roads, Norfolk/Virginia Beach, Virginia. Stir Trek May 1st. Want to Learn More? Visit AzureDevOps.Show for show notes and additional episodes.

Doc and Matt welcome Kevin Griffin, head softball coach at Belhaven University and father of Konnor Griffin, back to the Dynasty Dingers podcast. The guys dive into what's changed over the last six months for Kevin as a father to a budding star, and what listeners should keep an eye on as the 2026 season draws closer. As always, the conversation goes deeper than baseball, making this a great listen for anyone interested in the personal side of family, development, and the game.

Today’s message is a conversation about Nehemiah and the story in the Bible about him rebuilding the wall and why this series was chosen to start the year. “Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests went to work and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set its doors in place, building as […]

Todays message is a conversation about Nehemiah and the story in the Bible about him rebuilding the wall and why this series was chosen to start the year. “Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests went to work and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. They d

       TEEN WINTER RETREAT NEXT SUNDAY 9AM- 300 TEENS ACROSS STATE • THEY WILL WORSHIP THEN LEAVE AFTER 9 •&nbs

       TEEN WINTER RETREAT NEXT SUNDAY 9AM- 300 TEENS ACROSS STATE •             THEY WILL WORSHIP THEN LEAVE AFTER 9 •             IF YOU ARRIVE AT 10:30 SERVICE-LOTS OF CARS  BAPTISM SERVICE                 •             SUNDAY JANUARY 25TH- ONE SERVICE •             10AM- CELEBRATION •             EVERYONE TOGETHER REBULDING                                       •             SECOND WEEK SERIES ON NEHEMIAH •             LAST WEEK INTRODUCTION ON WHO […]

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