Podcasts about Lament

Welcome to Day 2638 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2638 – Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 69:1-8 – Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2638 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2638 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today's Wisdom Nugget, we're embarking on a trek through a different kind of terrain – the deep, often turbulent waters of lament. We're opening our Bibles to Psalm 69, starting with verses 1 through 8 in the New Living Translation. Psalm 69 is one of the Bible's most poignant and powerful lament psalms. It's a raw cry from a soul in deep distress, feeling overwhelmed by suffering, enemies, and profound reproach. While it speaks to the personal agony of the psalmist, often attributed to David, it is also a profoundly Messianic psalm, with many of its verses finding their ultimate fulfillment in the suffering of Jesus Christ. For our trek today, however, we'll primarily focus on the psalmist's immediate experience, allowing his desperate plea to resonate with our own moments of overwhelming hardship. Lament is a vital part of faith. It's the language we use when life doesn't make sense, when we feel abandoned, attacked, or misunderstood. The ancient Israelites understood this well; their psalms provided a divine vocabulary for every human emotion, including profound sorrow and confusion. This psalm offers us a sacred space to bring our deepest pain and rawest emotions before God. So, let's immerse ourselves in the opening verses of Psalm 69. (Reads Psalm 69:1-4 NLT) Save me, O God, for the floodwaters are up to my neck. Deeper and deeper I sink into the mire; I can't find a foothold. I am drowning in deep waters; the floods overwhelm me. I am exhausted from crying for help; my throat is hoarse. My eyes are swollen red from weeping for my God. Those who hate me without cause are more numerous than the hairs on my head. These enemies who want to destroy me are powerful. They make me pay for crimes I didn't commit. I am forced to return what I didn't steal. Guthrie Chamberlain: What a visceral, immediate cry for help! The psalmist wastes no time in conveying the urgency and desperation of his situation. He uses powerful, evocative imagery of being consumed by water: “Save me, O God, for the floodwaters are up to my neck. Deeper and deeper I sink into the mire; I can't find a foothold. I am drowning in deep waters; the floods overwhelm me.” This is more than just a metaphor for trouble; it speaks to a profound sense of being utterly submerged and losing control. In the ancient Near East, deep waters, floods, and mire often symbolized chaos, death, and overwhelming peril. When the psalmist says the waters are “up to my neck,” it means he is on the verge of suffocation, barely clinging to life. He's not just in the water; he's sinking into “mire,” thick mud that offers no solid ground, no hope of escape. He's being “overwhelmed” – completely overcome and consumed by the torrents of his troubles. Have you ever felt like that? Like you're sinking, unable to find firm ground, with the pressures of life threatening to swallow you

Ilay David, brother of hostage Evyatar David, joins Benjamin Anthony to share his brother's harrowing experience and to call for renewed public urgency in demanding the hostages' release.

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer continues a short series on lament and grief.

Immerse yourself in the world of fantasy with these epic audiobooks, perfect for your next road trip or daily commute! From magical quests to mythical creatures, these fantasy audiobooks will transport you to a world of wonder and adventure. Get ready to embark on a journey of a lifetime with these thrilling tales that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Whether you're a fan of classic fantasy or modern twists, this list has got you covered. So, buckle up and get ready for epic drives with these fantasy audiobooks!#FantasyForTheAges #readingrecommendations #audiobooks #fantasy #EpicFantasy #Fantasyfiction #ZombieApocalypse #LitRPG #Grimdark #SFF #booktube #booktuberWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?A Court of Thorns and Roses: https://t.ly/UB9A0Dancer's Lament: https://t.ly/YEbhYDungeon Crawler Carl: https://t.ly/8AzjnFirst Law: https://t.ly/cPurjMalazan Book of the Fallen: https://t.ly/6JLnpMemory, Sorrow, and Thorn Trilogy: https://t.ly/zw91mThe Night Angel Trilogy: https://t.ly/U70xwThe Remaining: https://t.ly/GZqAoThe Wheel of Time: https://t.ly/vmGYtZombie Fallout: https://t.ly/hGzulWays to connect with us:Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @FantasyForTheAges@nerdculture.de Email us: FantasyForTheAges@gmail.com Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim's Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 ————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

For the next month we will look at selected Psalms - but today we start with an overview of the book. What does this collection of ancient songs have to say to us in modern times? We explore the three main types of psalm: Praise, Lament, and Thanksgiving and look at how each plays an important role in the spiritual formation of believers - both at the time that they were written as well as now.This message is from our Sunday morning service on May 18th, 2025.We gather on Sunday mornings at 10:00am at the AMC Orchard Theatre (14653 Orchard Parkway, Westminster 80023). Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co

The Sundilla Radio Hour for the week of 05/12/2025 featuring: Tiffany Williams “When You Go” When You Go (2019 Tiffany Williams) 4:56 Joy Oladokun “Nazareth (Live)” Single (2025 White Boy) 4:25 Julian Taylor “100 Proof” Beyond the Reservoir (2022 Howling Turtle) 3:57 Louise Coombe “Nameless Lady” Paris (2025 Louise Coombe) 3:08 The Dillards “Don't Hit Your Gramma with a Great Big Stick” Songs that Made Charlene Cry (2025 The Dillards) 1:43 Low Lily “Good, Bad, Better” 10,000 Days Like These (2018 Mad River) 3:26 Donal Hinely “When We Meet Again” Everything Must Go (2024 Donal Hinely) 2:42 Minor Gold “Cannonball” Minor Gold (2023 Minor Gold) 3:35 The Rough & Tumble “You Get What You Get” Hymns For My Atheist Sister & Her Friends To Sing Along To (2024 Penny Jar) 4:00 Vashti Bunyan “Train Song” Some Things Just Stick In Your Mind (Singles and Demos 1964 to 1967) (2007 DiCristina) 2:17 Jake Blount “Where Did You Sleep Last Night” Spider Tales (2020 Jake Blount) 3:56 Dawn Landes “The Housewife's Lament (1866)” The Liberated Woman's Songbook (2024 FunMachine) 5:32 Grayson Capps “Moody River” Heartbreak, Misery & Death (2024 Royal Potato Family) 2:29 Maya de Vitry & Ethan Jodziewicz “April in Your Eyes” April in Your Eyes: A Tribute to the Songs of John Lilly (2021 Diamond Ranch) 2:30

In the spring of 1999, songwriter/recording artist Arlan Feiles received a call from Stephen Trask. Trask shared that he was the composer of a show running at the Jane St. Theater in NYC called Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and he was looking for a multi instrumentalist/vocalist for the show's first touring run in Boston. As soon as Arlan heard Trask's magnificent songs, he was on board. 25 years later, Arlan will be reprising his role as Skshp for a 3 week run at the Bell Works Theater in NJ with musician/performer Remember Jones as Hedwig, AND he joins us to unpack the show's pure rock and roll heart that is the Original Cast Recording. Songs discussed in this episode: Intro/Tear Me Down - Hedwig and the Angry Inch/Pace Theatrical Group at The 57 Theater, Boston 1999; It's So Easy - Arlan Feiles; Haha, Bitch! - Remember Jones; Tear Me Down - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Oh! You Pretty Things - David Bowie; The Origin Of Love, Random Number Generation, Sugar Daddy, Angry Inch - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Wig in a Box - Polyphonic Spree; Wig in a Box - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Heaven Can Wait - Meat Loaf; Wicked Little Town - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Crazy Mixed-Up World - Natural Causes; A Hard Day's Night - The Beatles; The Long Grift, Hedwig's Lament, Exquisite Corpse, Wicked Little Town (Reprise), Midnight Radio - Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Original Cast Recording); Rock 'n' Roll Suicide - David Bowie; Oh, St Louis - Arlan Feiles

I wrote this prayer piece after taking a walk around our immediate neighbourhood one day. It takes the form of a prayer dialogue, imagining the Lord speaking to me about some of the people I glimpsed in passing. I have set the words to a piece I wrote called Lament and Light, which incorporates a beautiful Swedish folk melody. It concludes with Linda Entwistle singing a hauntingly beautiful theme in the Spirit, which leaves a profound aftertaste. A huge thank you to Rebecca Whettam and Natalie Halliday, cellos, Peter Richards, piano, and Mike Halliday on clarinet.

Mary Maio reflects on Psalm 13. You can subscribe to The Contemplatio email here: bit.ly/TheContemplatio

Brendan shares his experience with Frosthaven's campaign storytelling, reflecting on how it works and where it comes up short. Join us, won't you?Frosthaven (2022)Gloomhaven (2017)Dungeons & Dragons (5th Edition)Dead of Winter: A Crossroads Game (2014)What do you think of Frosthaven‘s storytelling style? Share your experiences over on boardgamegeek in guild #3269.

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If you're like me, you probably know what it feels like to chase after a never-ending to-do list, trying to squeeze every bit of productivity out of your days, only to end up exhausted and wondering if you're missing something vital. Today's conversation might be exactly what you need. My guest is theologian and author Kelly Kapic. Kelly is a professor at Covenant College and the author of the deeply encouraging books You're Only Human and the brand-new 40-day devotional, You Were Never Meant to Do It All. Kelly reminds us today that our limitations aren't problems to overcome, they're actually a part of God's good design for us. He gently challenges our obsession with productivity, individualism, and endless hustle, calling us instead into rhythms of rest, dependence, and real community. In this episode, Kelly and I explore what it means to truly embrace our human limits as a gift rather than a burden. We talk about sleep and Sabbath as practices that help us reconnect to God's gracious pace, how genuine community keeps us honest about our needs, and how gratitude and lament can help us live fully human lives, rich with meaning. If you're tired of feeling like you're never quite enough, this conversation is for you. So slow down, take a deep breath, and join us as Kelly Kapic guides us into the beauty of being joyfully and authentically human.Kelly M. Kapic (PhD, King's College, University of London) is professor of theological studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001. He is a popular speaker and the award-winning author or editor of more than fifteen books, including the devotional You Were Never Meant to Do It All, The God Who Gives, and the Christianity Today Book Award winners You're Only Human and Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering. Kapic has been featured in Christianity Today and The Gospel Coalition and has worked on research teams funded by the John Templeton Foundation. He also contributes to the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care and various other journals.Kelly's Books:You Were Never Meant to Do It AllYou're Only HumanKelly's Recommendation:WorshipSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.usGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Support the show

Beyond Belief, "Ceno Evil"Written by Ben Acker & Ben BlackerStarring Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster as Frank and Sadie Doyle; Josh Ruben as Marchand; Vinny Thomas as Lament; Dirk Blocker as Effite; Ian Gomez as Robuck; and Hal Lublin as the Spooky NarratorProduced by Ben Acker & Ben BlackerMusic by Jonathan DinersteinSound effects by Cayenne Chris Conroy 2025 is our 20th anniversary! And we're celebrating by taking the show on the road for the first time in a decade. NY sold out, so we added a second night of very special shows. See "Our Favorite Episodes" and "WorkJuice Improv" on Sunday Oct 26 at the Bell House in Brooklyn!And there are still a few tickets remaining for our London late show. Get them before they're gone!All tickets and appearance information is at ThrillingAdventure.liveTHE THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR IS 100% INDEPENDENT.Want every episode and more, including never-released audio, ad free? Want exclusive videos, including rehearsal videos?To support the show and the people who make it, and to gain access to our complete back catalogue including never-released episodes (from as far back as 2005!), early access to the podcast, early access to tickets to our live shows, and more, join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/thrillingadventurehourVisit our store for Beyond Belief concert film DVDs!Visit our video vault to stream a ton of live and live-to-Zoom TAH shows!Podcast produced and engineered by Jordan Katz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Text: Job 3 : 1 - 26 James Martin

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea and Rosanne Moore delve into a deeper discussion about Andrea's interview with Anna LeBaron, who shared her traumatic experiences in a violent polygamist cult led by her father. They explore the concept of spiritual bypass and how Anna used religious practices to suppress emotional pain, before eventually addressing it.  They discuss the challenges of healing from deep trauma in layers, the importance of education and information exposure, and the role of memoirs like 'Educated' by Tara Westover. They also touch on cultural awareness raised by the docuseries 'Shiny Happy People' and the damaging control dynamics in high-control religious environments. The episode concludes with personal reflections on finding one's voice and maintaining curiosity and openness in conversations, especially when discussing contentious or polarizing issues. Mentioned in this Episode: 352: Escaping & Healing From a Violent Cult with Anna LeBaron & Ruth Wariner 353: Healing from Religious Abuse with Anna LeBaron Book: The Polygamist's Daughter by Anna LeBaronBook: The Sound of Gravel by Ruth WarinerHulu Docuseries “Daughters of the Cult”Book: Educated by Tara WestoverPrime Docuseries “Shiny Happy People”   00:00 Introduction and Recap 00:55 Understanding Spiritual Bypass 03:36 The Importance of Lament 07:17 Healing in Layers 12:49 The Role of Education in Healing 15:57 Navigating New Ideas and Beliefs 25:12 The Power of Listening First 26:31 Finding Your Voice: A Journey of Healing 27:35 Navigating the World of Dating After Abuse 31:41 Shiny Happy People: Exposing Spiritual Abuse 39:43 Bill Gothard and the IBLP: A Framework for Control 48:38 The Challenge of Self-Reflection and Growth Read the show notes here:   https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/355 Give and receive feedback that makes a difference! Register for our 20 minute Deep Impact Method video course here:  www.voiceofinfluence.net/deepimpact

Sermon by Jonathan Stoner during worship at 10:00 a.m. on the Fifth Sunday in Lent, April 6, 2025 at All Saints Church, Pasadena. Readings: Isaiah 43:16-21, Psalm 126, Philippians 3:4b-14 and John 12:1-8. Watch the sermon on YouTube. Read the text of the sermon here.   Please consider pledging to All Saints Church at https://allsaints-pas.org/pledge/, or donate to support the mission and ministries of All Saints at https://allsaints-pas.org/giving/. Any donation, big or small, is appreciated! Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsPasadena/. Follow us on Instagram at #allsaintspas. Check out the rest of our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/allsaintspasadena1/videos. Subscribe, like, get notifications every time we post! Enjoy our extensive archive of stimulating and inspiring content!

Joel 1:1-20 The word of the Lord that came to Joel, the son of Pethuel: Hear this, you elders; give ear, all inhabitants of the land! Has such a thing happened in your days, or in the days of your fathers? 3 Tell your children of it, and let your children tell their children, and their children to another generation. 4 What the cutting locust left, the swarming locust has eaten. What the swarming locust left, the hopping locust has eaten, and what the hopping locust left, the destroying locust has eaten. 5 Awake, you drunkards, and weep, and wail, all you drinkers of wine, because of the sweet wine, for it is cut off from your mouth. 6 For a nation has come up against my land, powerful and beyond number; its teeth are lions' teeth, and it has the fangs of a lioness. 7 It has laid waste my vine and splintered my fig tree; it has stripped off their bark and thrown it down; their branches are made white. 8 Lament like a virgin wearing sackcloth for the bridegroom of her youth. 9 The grain offering and the drink offer-ing are cut off from the house of the Lord. The priests mourn, the ministers of the Lord. 10 The fields are destroyed, the ground mourns, because the grain is destroyed, the wine dries up, the oil languishes. 11 Be ashamed, O tillers of the soil; wail, O vinedressers, for the wheat and the barley, because the harvest of the field has perished. 12 The vine dries up; the fig tree languishes. Pomegranate, palm, and apple, all the trees of the field are dried up, and gladness dries up from the children of man. 13 Put on sackcloth and lament, O priests; wail, O ministers of the altar. Go in, pass the night in sackcloth, O ministers of my God! Because grain offering and drink offering are withheld from the house of your God. 14 Consecrate a fast; call a solemn assembly. Gather the elders and all the inhabitants of the land to the house of the Lord your God, and cry out to the Lord. 15 Alas for the day! For the day of the Lord is near, and as destruction from the Almighty it comes. 16 Is not the food cut off before our eyes, joy and gladness from the house of our God? 17 The seed shrivels under the clods; the storehouses are desolate; the granaries are torn down because the grain has dried up. 18 How the beasts groan! The herds of cattle are perplexed because there is no pasture for them; even the flocks of sheep suffer. 19 To you, O Lord, I call. For fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness, and flame has burned all the trees of the field. 20 Even the beasts of the field pant for you because the water brooks are dried up, and fire has devoured the pastures of the wilderness.

05/04/2025 Sermon by Austin Jordan

Pedro Delgado Alves critica o facto de o primeiro-ministro ter declarado clientes da empresa apenas esta semana. Sobre a fuga de informação, o deputado do PS garante que os dados "não são sigilosos".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's guest, Michelle, gave me some words of wisdom from her therapist that I will remember forever. Recently, Michelle had an appointment with her counselor and was talking about how her crying was 'not pretty'. The therapist agreed, saying, "No. Crying is not pretty, but when you are crying tears over the loss of your daughter, the tears are beautiful." This makes me think so much about grief in general. I have often described myself over the years as a 'hot mess'. April and August are my 'hot mess' months, April because of Andy's birthday on the 21st, and August due to the anniversary of his death. Additionally, this past month was extra difficult due to having the second Andy Larson Memorial Concert. For Michelle, April is an extremely challenging month as well. Her daughter Scarlett's birthday is on April 22nd, and she died after a long cancer journey two days before her 16th birthday on April 20th, 2022. As we spoke, nearly two weeks before these big days in our lives, we were both a 'hot mess', but I wonder now if that truly is the ugly mess that I always envisioned. I remember a few months after Andy died when I first heard the term 'lament' used with my grief. I learned that what I called the 'bad' cry or the 'ugly' cry when I completely lost control and would fall into a weeping heap on the floor, was actually when I was experiencing lament. Learning the term 'lament' helped me feel so much better about showing my emotions in that way. Lament is healthy. Lament is spiritual. Lament has a purpose and helps in our healing. I feel like this conversation with Michelle gave me a similar epiphany. Yes - Michelle and I fully admit that we are each a 'hot mess' in April, but I see now that our 'hot mess' is not necessarily ugly. We are crying beautiful tears for Scarlett and Andy. We have puffy faces, runny noses, and red eyes. Those tears may not make us look pretty on the outside, but our 'hot mess' is truly beautiful as we are freely showing lament while mourning our amazing children.

The psalmist knew what it was to be down, to be down and out, to be "dead" in many ways; but he also knew what it was to be made alive again by God. You may have your story on that, but here is David's. Listen and learn!

Episode #369 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. This week on the show, Bryan from RPGera closes out the month of April 2025 with another eclectic mix in Radio Hour, Volume 74! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or whatever you want! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu & Jeff. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Adventure Park from Mr. Nutz [Raphaël Gesqua, 1994] Minstrel's Lament from The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion [Jeremy Soule, 2006] Sirei's Supervision from The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy [Masafumi Takada, 2025] Crocus Masterisation from Koira [Reginald Nowé, 2025] UKOMBOZI from Assassin's Creed Shadows [Thunderdrum ft. Tiggs Da Author, 2025] The Fujibayashi Legacy from Assassin's Creed Shadows [The Flight, 2025] Kage no koe from Assassin's Creed Shadows [TEKE::TEKE, 2025] Pride and Glory -Kliff's Theme- from Guilty Gear [Daisuke Ishiwatari, 1998] 24-Hour Cinderella from Yakuza 0 [ZENTA feat. Hidenari Ugaki, 2015] Hope of After the Sacrifice from The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure [Saki Momiyama, 2011] Stronger -Garuda's Theme- from Street Fighter EX Plus Alpha [Takayuki Aihara, Shinji Hosoe & Ayako Saso, 2007] Round 3; 5; 7-1 from Alien vs. Predator [Hideki Okugawa, 1994] Kraken from Ace of Seafood [DEKU, 2016] The Wild Unknown from Lost Records: Bloom & Rage [Ruth Radelet, Nat Walker & Adam Miller, 2025] SUPPORT US Patreon: https://patreon.com/rpgera Thanks to our Patrons: Jexak, Xancu, Prof-Jeff, and Adam CONTACT US Website: https://rpgera.com Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Twitch: https://twitch.tv/therpgera Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryan.ldg/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/leveldowngaming RPGERA PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Electricity Canada's Vice President of Government Relations, Michael Powell, join host Francis Bradley for a conversation about the April 28 Canadian Federal election, through a Canadian electricity lens. They talk about the election results and the campaign, the different narratives about the ballot question, the impact of the US President on the election, and what the campaign platforms had to say about electricity and energy policy. They also talk about what's next in terms of cabinet composition and the upcoming Speech from the Throne. The conversation wraps with Michael's recommendation for an addition to the Flux Capacitor Book Club Links: Electricity Canada Michael Powell on Bluesky Michael Powell on LinkedIn Book recommendation:Lament for a Nation: The Defeat of Canadian Nationalism, by George Grant: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/lament-for-a-nation-the-defeat-of-canadian-nationalism

A sermon by Pastor Ryan Proudfoot. Listen along as ACC Downtown journeys through the book of Ruth.

We're joined this month by Nora Blake of Export Audio to talk about her and Em's favorite dead Konami franchise: Castlevania! We're playing the first PS2 game, a certified mid classic, a game that asks can you really get ten hours out of five rooms? The answer is: kinda????? Thank you so much as always for listening, please rate and review the podcast, and tell all your friends on whatever social media you call home that they should check us out. See you next month!Send us questions about our game clubs, other games, or gaming in general to abnormalmappingpodcast@gmail.com!If you would like to support us please visit patreon.com/abnormalmapping for exclusive podcasts!Things Discussed: Red Dead Redemption, Girls' Frontline, Persona 5 Royal, Pinfeather, Contra, Vampire Survivors Castlevania DLC, tons of Castlevania from all over the franchiseNext Month's Game Club: No Case Should Remain UnsolvedMusic this EpisodeLament of Innocence (Leon's Theme) by Michiru YamaneHouse of Sacred Remains by Michiru YamaneMelancholy Joachim by Michiru YamaneStatue Enchanted by the Darkness by Michiru Yamane

Thank you for joining us on Good Friday as we conclude our Lent series called "A Season of Lament." This week we walk through the final moments of Christ's earthly life. If you haven't already, click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download the Sermon Application Guide to follow along.For more information on how to get connected with Five Oaks Church, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.fiveoaks.church/connect-me⁠⁠⁠⁠

Should Erik Karlsson's lament be taken seriously? Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer continues a short series on lament and grief.

In this soul-nourishing episode, host Bizzy Balboa invites listeners into an intimate conversation about the journey of self-love, self-dating, and the power of slowing down to truly reconnect with oneself. As she reflects on her own personal growth, Bizzy shares how aging has deepened her understanding of the need for safety, boundaries, and emotional clarity in her life. From recognizing toxic patterns to creating space for healing, this episode is all about honoring your inner world.Bizzy also gives fans an exclusive glimpse into the creative process behind her upcoming third studio album, Lament of The Phoenix. She breaks down the powerful meaning behind the title — a symbol of transformation, survival, and rebirth. The album captures the raw and real emotions of the calm after chaos, but also walks us through the storm itself — telling stories of pain, resilience, and hope.With Lament of The Phoenix, Bizzy hopes to remind listeners that their story isn't over — that they can rise again, stronger and more self-aware. “We are the co-authors of our lives,” she says, and this episode is a beautiful reminder to pick up the pen and keep writing.{Get To Know Me Podcast - Topics around music, community, history, finances, and more. Every Saturday! [⁠https://linktr.ee/g2kmpodcast⁠] Follow Bizzy BalBoa IG: ⁠⁠@BizzyBalboa⁠⁠ ⁠@g2km_podcast⁠ ⁠@bigluvvllc⁠ ⁠@bigluvventertainment⁠ . For more information on BiZzY BalBoa's check out her link here [⁠https://linktr.ee/bizzybalboa⁠]. - To Sponsor the next episode of the Get To Know Me Podcast sign up to be an exclusive subscriber for only $.99 a month! This unlocks access to exclusive episodes.}

Hear award-winning columnist Dejan Kovacevic's Daily Shots of Steelers, Penguins and Pirates -- three separate podcasts -- every weekday morning on the DK Pittsburgh Sports podcasting network, available on all platforms: https://linktr.ee/dkpghsports

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While intermittent fasting has been shown to help with weight loss, should we also use it to draw near to God? What does fasting for spiritual purposes even look like? In this episode the guys consider the rationale behind fasting as a spiritual discipline and they might just challenge some of the modern practices among Christians.

Lament is the means God gives us to navigate suffering and trials--but how do we engage with God through lament as teachers? How does lament set us up for healing? Listen in as we talk about how lament can help us navigate difficulties and griefs both large and small. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/343

Several legends surround the naming of the beautiful five-petaled flower the Forget-Me-Not. Among those stories is one from a German legend. According to the story, as God named all the plants He’d created, one little flower worried that it would be overlooked. So the flower called out “Forget-me-not, O Lord.’ And that’s the name God gave to it. Though this is only a story, the Forget-Me-Not has become a symbol of love and remembrance. Yet all of us have experienced what it feels like to be forgotten. To be remembered—especially to be remembered by our God—is our heart’s true desire. We find just such a story in the account of the crucifixion of Jesus. Luke tells us, “Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with [Jesus] to be executed” (23:32). As they were being crucified, one criminal next to Christ suddenly understood. He said, “Jesus, remember me when you come in your kingdom” (v. 42). Christ’s response was unforgettable: “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise” (v. 43). What an amazing moment! In his darkest hour, that criminal learned what it meant to be remembered by the Son of God. We too are remembered in our hour of need. The God who loved us enough to die for us will never forget us.

“The first thing you noticed about her was her face. It was an amazing face; fast and funny and beautiful. She was a big, eat-the-world, pass-the-bourbon, soft kind of woman.” - Denny Doherty, on his Mamas and The Papas bandmate Cass ElliotYou can call her fancy, you can call her plain, but don't call her Mama anymore! Trish, AKA DJ Flower Power of The Hippie Hour, joins Emma and Abby for an episode dedicated to the one she loves: heart and soul of the Mamas and the Papas and Laurel Canyon queen, Cass Elliot. Plus: Abby's got some important Holy Land USA developments and Trish shares some of her favorite highway attractions. Only a little bit of hair was harmed in the making of this special episode of the Dolls Podcast, available wherever you stream your podcasts

Recorded live on Sunday, April 6th, 2025.

Podcast Notes: Asking Better Questions in Worship Ministry - Kelsey McGinnis Keynote Episode Overview In this episode, we present Kelsey McGinnis' keynote from Churchfront Conference 2024. As a musicologist and researcher specializing in congregational music culture, Kelsey explores how transforming problematic worship ministry questions into deeper ones reveals important insights about community, belonging, and authentic worship. Time Stamps & Key Points Introduction [00:00] Kelsey's opening insight: "Whether someone sings in corporate worship probably has very little to do with how they feel about the songs themselves. It has everything to do with how they feel about their voices." Introduction of Kelsey McGinnis, musicologist and researcher of congregational music Her approach to using questions as the foundation for research and writing Bad Questions vs. Better Questions [00:43] The problem with starting with bad questions How even problematic questions can lead to important insights The process of refining questions to get to deeper truths Why questions about music often reveal deeper issues about community Case Study 1: Male Singing Participation [01:49] The problematic initial question: "Why aren't men singing in church?" Why this is a bad question (confrontational, assumes something not necessarily true) How online discourse frames this issue ineffectively Conversation with Dr. Randall Bradley from Baylor University (director of Baylor Men's Choir) Key insight: "Whether someone sings in corporate worship probably has very little to do with how they feel about the songs themselves. It has everything to do with how they feel about their voices." Stories from men about their relationship with their voices: Being made fun of during adolescent voice changes Feeling their low voices intrude during quiet worship moments Not feeling their vocal contribution is valued The importance of mentorship for young male singers Better question: How do we create worship where all voices feel welcomed and valued? Case Study 2: Changing Role of Church Musicians [09:07] The strange initial question: "Is it more boring to be a church drummer now than it was 20 years ago?" Why this question arose (multiple drummers independently expressing the same sentiment) How worship music style has evolved over 30 years: Movement from rock-based to EDM-influenced styles Increased use of click tracks, pads, and loops More accessible technology changing worship landscapes Better questions: "What has changed for drummers in the past 20 years? Has anything meaningful been lost?" Contrasting drummer experiences: One drummer who feels more creative with new technology Another who feels increasingly obsolete The deeper question: "How do we let worship evolve without pushing people aside?" The challenge of obsolescence in church ministry Observations from the Sing Conference in Nashville: Older worship leaders finding community where they don't feel obsolete The need for intergenerational inclusion in worship Case Study 3: Technology in Worship [16:30] The limiting initial question: "Should churches use live autotune?" Problems with "should" questions (invite simple yes/no answers) Various perspectives on autotune: As "spellcheck" or "bowling bumpers" for vocalists As pitch coordination similar to click tracks Concerns about becoming "karaoke franchises" Better questions: "What are we really worried about with technology? When do we cross a threshold?" Parallels to concerns about AI-generated art The deeper question: "How do we balance humanity and imperfection with our desire for excellence?" Thought-provoking quote: "Contemporary worship is in its Vogue magazine era—the Photoshopped version of itself" The church's opportunity to model acceptance of imperfection and humanity Case Study 4: Lament in Worship [23:06] Common question: "How do we make space for lament in our worship?" Widespread sense that popular worship doesn't adequately address lament Conversation with Matt Maher about emotional whiplash in services Better questions: "What do we actually need to lament? What hurt are we responding to?" The need for worship to respond to hurt both inside and outside church walls Letting worship be shaped by love of neighbors rather than love of excellence Conclusion [25:57] The human desire for easy answers and clear categories Why superstitious views of music (healing frequencies, etc.) miss the point The challenge of moving beyond online "takes" to deeper community questions The value of telling stories that lead to wiser questions Key Quotes "Whether someone sings in corporate worship probably has very little to do with how they feel about the songs themselves. It has everything to do with how they feel about their voices." "If you feel like your voice is a gift, that it has a place, you're more likely to offer it as a sacrifice of praise." "I want to be part of a community where people aren't primarily valued for their ability to serve a particular aesthetic." "Contemporary worship is in its Vogue magazine era—the Photoshopped version of itself." "One radical thing that the church can do is be a place where we can model acceptance of the awkwardness and imperfection that comes about when you allow people to create something together." Resources Mentioned Dr. Randall Bradley from Baylor University The Sing Conference in Nashville (hosted by Keith and Kristin Getty) Religion News Service article on autotune in worship Matt Maher (songwriter and worship leader) Action Steps Examine the questions you're asking about your worship ministry Consider how your technology choices affect people's sense of belonging Create space for all voices to feel valued in your worship context Evaluate whether your pursuit of excellence might be excluding certain voices Look for ways to let your worship respond to the hurt in your community Connect & Continue For more insights on worship ministry questions, connect with Kelsey McGinnis or visit churchfront.com/conference Apply to Join Churchfront Premium Apply to Join Churchfront Pro Free Worship and Production Toolkit Shop Our Online Courses Join us at the Churchfront Conference Follow Churchfront on Instagram or TikTok: @churchfront Follow on Twitter: @realchurchfront Gear we use to make videos at Churchfront Musicbed SyncID: MB01VWQ69XRQNSN  

What if grief could actually help us do better humanitarian work? In this episode of The Better Samaritan Podcast, Dr. Jamie Aten and Kent Annan explore the idea of lament—or as Jamie calls it, “faithful grief”—and how it can reshape how we approach global challenges and humanitarian aid. Drawing from Kent's book Slow Kingdom Coming, personal stories, and research with Biola and the University of Connecticut, they break down how lament isn't just about sadness—it's about being honest with God through complaint, praise, and asking for help. They also share powerful moments from places like post-earthquake Haiti and the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, where leaders model resilience and generosity in the face of scarcity. This episode offers a fresh take on grief, healing, and hope—and how small, faithful actions can lead to significant change in a hurting world. Jamie and Kent conclude with a preview of upcoming conversations on TBS with leaders in different humanitarian sectors, who will be discussing how federal and foreign aid cuts are impacting their area of focus and what may be next. Want to explore the books, articles, and research mentioned in this podcast? (2:08) Book: Slow Kingdom Coming - https://www.ivpress.com/slow-kingdom-coming (3:39) Studies: Biola University & University of Connecticut on lament for Christians - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/388450256_Lament_Measuring_a_Christian_Meaning-Making_Coping_Practice https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361353087_Lament_and_Well-Being_Measuring_a_Christian_Meaning-Making_Practice (5:16) Book: Aftershock - https://www.ivpress.com/after-shock (8:35) Study: Research strategies on lament and why lament matters - https://www.spiritualfirstaid.org/why-lament-matters-study-slides (9:48) Workshop: Spiritual Self-Aid - SpiritualfirstaidFree Spiritual First Aid Course Preview (11:20) Study: On community as a source of hope and resilience among black female cancer survivors - https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378169783_Spiritual_Surrender_Initial_Appraisals_of_Cancer_Diagnoses_in_Black_Christian_Women Resources: Pick up a copy of Kent's book - https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Kingdom-Coming-Practices-Justice/dp/0830844554  Download your free copy of our Called to Serve: Navigating Your Christian Vocation in Humanitarian, Disaster, and Development Work e-book, which includes articles full of practical advice, insight, and encouragement. Each of the three sections concludes with thought-provoking questions and a prayer. We hope this e-book informs and guides you toward reflection, prayer, and next steps.  ------------ This episode was produced by WildfireCreative  Theme Song: “Turning Over Tables” by The Brilliance Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | TuneIn | Stitcher | RSS Follow us on Twitter:  @drjamieaten |  @kentannan Follow on Instagram: @wildfirecreativeco @wheaton_hdi (Note to the listener: In this podcast, sometimes we'll host Evangelicals, and sometimes we won't. Learning how to “do good, better” involves listening to many perspectives with different insights and understanding. Sometimes, it will make us uncomfortable; sometimes, we'll agree, and sometimes, we won't. We think that's good. We want to listen for correction–especially in our blind spots.) The Better Samaritan podcast is produced by the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College, which offers an M.A. in Humanitarian & Disaster Leadership and a Trauma Certificate. To learn more and apply, visit our website. Get your application fee to the HDL M.A. program waived with code TBS25. J amie Aten, Ph.D., and Kent Annan, M.Div., co-direct the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College and are the Co-Founders of Spiritual First Aid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special mid-week mini episode, Christa explores the ancient practice of biblical lament as a pathway to deeper intimacy with God and our spouses. Discover why expressing honest sorrow and questions to God isn't just permitted but modeled throughout scripture—from the Psalms to Jesus himself on the cross. Learn how each Enneagram type bypasses lament or grief differently, and how understanding these patterns can help couples create sacred space for lament together. The episode offers practical day-by-day guidance for Holy Week, from a movement from mourning to dancing —not rushing to resurrection but finding Christ's presence in the shadows of the cross first. A timely reminder - listen here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm doing something a little different this week. After a short pause following the passing of my father, I'm sharing a conversation I had with my dear friend Lisa Scheffler from our other podcast, Untwisting Scripture. We recorded this special episode for Holy Week, and with Lisa's blessing, I'm bringing it here to Her Faith at Work.This episode is a real and raw look at the drama, grief, and beauty of Holy Week. We walk through Jesus' final days—not just the big Easter Sunday celebration, but the heavy stuff leading up to it: betrayal, lament, abandonment... and why it matters for your Monday morning.We talk about how Holy Week reveals the deeply human and deeply divine nature of Christ—and how that gives us permission to grieve, protest, and cry out to God when life hits hard. I also share a very personal story about my father's final moments and the holy experience I had in the middle of my own lament.If you've been holding it all together for too long, let this episode be the nudge to fall apart a little—and meet Jesus there.Key Topics:Why Holy Week is more than just Palm Sunday and Easter brunchThe power of lament and why it's missing from modern faith cultureHow Jesus' cry from the cross shows us God welcomes our deepest painThe difference between grief and lament—and why we need bothWhat Peter's fear and failure can teach us about our own walk with JesusA personal story of holy presence in the middle of sufferingTimestamps00:00 – Why this episode matters (and where I've been lately)01:56 – Holy Week isn't just Easter... here's what you're missing04:52 – Palm Sunday: celebration before the storm06:12 – Why the Pharisees really feared Jesus09:29 – Judas, Peter, and the heartbreak of betrayal13:36 – Jesus weeps, prays, and gets abandoned15:34 – "Why have you forsaken me?" and the theology of lament23:45 – My story: lament, worship, and my father's passing29:11 – How our culture gets grief wrong32:29 – A challenge for Good Friday: don't skip the hard stuff35:05 – Why you should step outside your church bubble this weekQuotables:“If Jesus lamented, we can too. We should.”“Easter is like reading the last five pages of a book—don't skip the whole story.”“Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is feel it all with God.”Resources:Psalm 22 – Jesus' cry from the crossPsalm 139:7-10 – God's presence in our darkest momentsMaundy Thursday and Good Friday services (check local listings)If this episode moved you, let me know. Screenshot it, share it to your stories, and tag me @jantouchberry. Let's reclaim the sacred in our work and our grief.

The Situation Report for April 10th. Rep. Crenshaw breaks down the latest on tariff negotiations, a major Supreme Court ruling on immigration enforcement, two key House votes that you should know about, the Trump Administration's crackdown on schools that promote harmful gender ideology, and a breakthrough in genetic engineering.   President Trump pauses Liberation Day tariffs.   But China isn't spared – here's why that's necessary.   The Supreme Court sides with the Trump Administration on deportations.   The House votes to rein in rogue, activist judges.   The reconciliation bill passes. What happens next?   The Trump Administration helps women take back women's sports.   America - the new manufacturing hub for extinct species.   If you read nothing else this week: Investigation of ranch in northern Mexico reveals some details of Jalisco cartel's operations, by Fabiola Sánchez

Join The Man of the West for an attempt at Old English as he looks at Aragorn's Lament for the Rohirrim, the classic ubi sunt, and reads Tolkien's own words about ‘the ineluctable ending' of all good things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jump start your week with a Jump Start REWIND, read by Roger Shouse.

In a moment when Canada is under existential threat, we look back on a great Canadian thinker who argued that Our Home and Native Land was already an American colony by the mid-20th century. In this special solo episode, Luke discusses George Grant, a self-described conservative who became an icon for the Canadian left, and his 1965 book "Lament for a Nation" PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/125887028

Today I'm offering you a masterclass in grieving well. One day—maybe even today—you will look at your story and see the very thing you prayed you'd never see. You could numb out and absolutely no one would blame you. But you have another option. It's harder, but so much better.Today, in my most tender conversation ever on The GoodHard Story Podcast, my strong-yet-soft sister-in-law Mary Austin Wolf Hall shares the treasures she's found in the deep darkness of a late term miscarriage. She's faced her grief head-on as an act of faith and I've been changed by witnessing it.Here's a preview of what we'll unpack:How we can prevent unprocessed griefWhat felt most comforting after her lossFinding the right proportions of mourning and distractionWhat to do when the platitudes don't feel satisfyingIf you want to face your grief head-on when the time comes, this episode is for you.Friends, my conversation with Mary Austin will focus on late term miscarriage and infant loss. I pray God will use our words to encourage those of you who are ready to hear them. If this discussion doesn't feel supportive to you today, please feel free to skip today's episode.Show Notes:MEND Coffee and Goods: https://www.mendcoffee.com/Treasures in the Dark: https://a.co/d/7JrkmFvDark Clouds Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop: https://a.co/d/bC8aXBNEmpty Arms: Hope and Support for Those Who Have Suffered a Miscarriage, Stillbirth, or Tubal Pregnancy by Pam Vredevelt: https://a.co/d/enkfvtbRisen Motherhood Podcast Grief mini-series: https://www.risenmotherhood.com/griefScriptures referenced in this episode:Job 42:10-13***There's so much more to the story. For more messages of hope, free resources, and opportunities to connect with me, visit https://hopeheals.com/katherine.Follow me in Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/⁠Subscribe to The GoodHard Story Podcast!Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-hard-story-podcast/id1496882479Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0OYz6G9Q2tNNVOX9YSdmFb?si=043bd6b10a664bebWant a little hope in your inbox? ⁠⁠Sign up for the Hope Note⁠⁠, our twice-a-month digest of only the good stuff, like reflections from Katherine and a curated digest of the Internet's most redemptive content: https://hopeheals.com/hopenoteGet to know us:⁠⁠Hope Heals⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/⁠⁠Hope Heals Camp⁠⁠: https://hopeheals.com/camp⁠⁠Mend Coffee⁠⁠: https://www.mendcoffee.org/Instagram⁠: https://www.instagram.com/hopeheals/