Podcasts about Lament

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: Byron Buxton's comments from spring training, an Olympic curling controversy, the excellent Gophers women's basketball team and the fate of the Wolves.

Joel: Days of Lament - Kimbrah Hiorns - Vineyard 61 Church by Vineyard 61 Church

IntroductionThis sermon addresses the reality of the "dark night of the soul"—those seasons where God remains silent despite persistent prayer. By examining Psalm 77, we explore the tension between deep personal suffering and the historical faithfulness of God. Using the Exodus story as a backdrop, we see how the biblical pattern of "hiding before rescue" serves to prepare the heart for a more intimate revelation of the Divine.Scripture ReferencesPsalm 77: The lament of Asaph and the remembrance of God's wonders.Exodus 1–14: The narrative of revelation, rescue, and recompense.Matthew 27:46: Jesus' cry of dereliction on the cross.Ephesians 2:4-7: God's mercy in making us alive with Christ.Key PointsThe Honesty of Lament: Asaph models a faith that is not afraid to cry out. Bringing raw emotion, insomnia, and even "moaning" to God is a form of worship. The Psalms give us a vocabulary for pain when our own words fail.The Reality of Divine Silence: Silence from Heaven is a normal part of the Christian experience. It does not necessarily indicate unrepentant sin; often, it is a "divine peekaboo"—a purposeful hiding that focuses our attention and prepares us for a clearer revelation.The Weight of Remembrance: When feelings suggest God has forgotten to be gracious, we must intentionally shift the weight of our perspective to history. Asaph concludes that God's way is "holy" (set apart) by meditating on the Exodus.Building Personal and Community Monuments: Because we are prone to forget, we must create "altars"—recorded testimonies, family traditions, or shared community stories—that serve as tangible evidence of God's past faithfulness during current storms.The Ultimate Rescue: Our hope is anchored in the Gospel. Just as the Red Sea was parted, Christ entered the waters of death to provide the final rescue. His resurrection is the promise that every "hidden face" of God will eventually be revealed.ConclusionSuffering is not the end of the story, but the tilling of the soil. God's footprints may be unseen in the "great waters" of our lives, but He leads His people like a flock. Whether through personal history, the community of the church, or the ancient story of the Exodus, we find the strength to hold fast until the hands of God part and we see Him face to face.Calls to ActionRecord Your History: Start a "Family Poem" or a journal of "But God" moments to document specific instances of provision and rescue.Engage in Community: Share a testimony of grace with someone in your small group or pact to help build their faith.Pray the Psalms: This week, find a Psalm of lament that resonates with your current trial and pray it back to God as your own. Support the show*Summaries and transcripts are generated using AI. Please notify us if you find any errors.

- ¿Sabías que en las sombras de Andalucía habitan criaturas que la historia oficial olvidó? Esta semana, en la Academia de los Nocturnos, Conchita García nos revela seres inquietantes como la Gárgola de El Ejido o el hipnótico Saetón, acompañada de nuestro criptozoólogo de cabecera: Javier Resines. Un viaje fascinante por la criptozoología que te hará dudar de lo que acecha en los caminos y sierras más olvidados… - Antes del cine ya existían espectáculos "sobrenaturales" en Madrid. Descubre a Mantilla, el primer fantasmagórico español que invocaba espectros. Un pionero envuelto en misterio que desapareció sin dejar rastro. Todo en una nueva entrega de “Arqueología de los Medios”, con Miguel Herrero. Sed bienvenidos y bienvenidas. Podcast Academia de los Nocturnos Dirige: Félix Friaza Presentan: Félix Friaza y Lola Velasco Colaboran: Javier Resines y Miguel Herrero Locución: Laura Cárdenas Edición y diseño: Paco Cárdenas Tertulias Nocturnas: Edición: Juanca Romero y Paco Cárdenas Alegan: Félix Friaza, Lola Velasco, Enrique Romero y Juanca Romero + Invitados Si te gusta nuestro programa, suscríbete en Ivoox, comenta y dale a Me gusta a nuestros programas, tu respaldo nos motiva a seguir adelante y a mejorar. Y si los compartes, nos ayudarás a que los conozcan más personas. - Suscríbete a nuestro podcast aquí: https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1523888 - Añádenos a Whatsapp: (+34) 644 848 546 - Nuestro correo: academianocturnos@gmail.com - Síguenos en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademiaDeLosNocturnos - Las declaraciones y opiniones manifestadas por los invitados, colaboradores o miembros de la dirección son responsabilidad individual y no comprometen ni reflejan la opinión institucional del programa. Créditos de las músicas: - Tema inicio y final: Academia de los Nocturnos – José Manuel Durán Rain y Félix Friaza - Música de la sección "Caminando entre Monstruos": "Cripto" - por PC - Músicas de la sección “Arqueología de los medios”: BSO “El arte de la luz y la sombra” - Tsvetelina Lyubenova Avramova - “Fantasmagorías” y “Fuga fantasmagórica” - “Helena's Lament” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): - http://uppbeat.io/t/spinnin-tape/no-joyce License code: JUYLRAH7OVALM3LC - https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/birth License code: GBN0YWDAIIVSDGYT - Música presentación invitados: https://uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-botkin/internal-investigation License code: JCCUNIMODA4NZDNR - https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho License code: KT8QDGYGD0HJSOUG - Cuña Sobrenatural: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: DSSMQOE5H6M54JW8

Lamentations 4

In this series, we look at how we can help the people we serve come to terms with loss and grief and suffering in their lives. 'But this kind of nostalgia is poisonous and can easily turn into bitterness. The antidote is to be thankful.' #DiscoveringLament #liveinthepast #thankful #deliberatechoice #thankfulness #Job #peacefromGod #Romans5v8 #Philippians4v6 #1Thessalonians5v17 For the book ‘Discovering Lament' by David Couchman, please visit https://amzn.eu/d/0ebtCG6 A series which looks at the biblical texts, verses and passages of scripture which speak of Christ and give us some insight into his person and work. Here, we go back to the beginning with the book of Genesis and the four books that follow (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy) which make up the Pentateuch. #ChristinthePentateuch #redemption #deliversfromslavery #deliverance #defeatspowers #savedfromdeath #Passover #sin #Pharaoh #Satan #Christourredeemer #ChristourPassover #perfectsacrifice #delivered #resurrection #demonicactivity #idolatroussuperstitious #religions #safeandsecure #Exodus1-15 #1Corinthians5v7 #1Corinthians15v55-57 For more audio from GBM, visit www.gbm.org.uk/listen To contact us, please email servingtoday@gbm.org.uk

Canadians who write books, or cover books, or read books will know that something is wrong with our literary industry. But a new book documents just how far off the rails publishing has gone. Our guest on the program this week is the author of that book, and he says our fundamental problem is an erosion of national identity.Richard Stursberg is a Canadian author and media executive, and the former head of English services for the CBC. His new book is Lament for a Literature: The Collapse of Canadian Book Publishing.You can find Tara Henley on Twitter at @TaraRHenley, and on Substack at tarahenley.substack.com

Landon Coleman

Is ignoring abuse a case for resignation? How can we ensure caution when speaking in public and online? When is it appropriate to make a vow?In this episode of In:Dependence, Phil Topham (FIEC Executive Director), Adrian Reynolds (FIEC Associate National Director), and John Stevens (FIEC National Director) discuss stories in the news from the past weeks and what they can teach us about church leadership.Show notesLocal Conferences 2026 (fiec.org.uk)Rising Lights (fiec.org.uk)MPs are shocked and angry at Mandelson - but they're furious with Starmer (bbc.co.uk)Trump says he didn't see full racist video before it was posted, says he won't apologize (abcnews.com)Man United spurn chance for five wins in a row as fan's viral haircut challenge goes on (independent.co.uk)About In:Dependence: In:Dependence is FIEC's official podcast, where you'll hear conversations on topics for church leaders.About FIEC: We are ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠a fellowship of Independent churches⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with members of the family across England, Scotland and Wales. Our mission is to see those Independent churches working together with a big vision: to reach Britain for Christ.00:00 - FIEC news06:30 - Epstein Files, Peter Mandelson, and Keir Starmer13:48 - Lament and honouring victims17:50 - Donald Trump and racist social media posts22:45 - How should leaders apologise?25:56 - Caution with social media use28:20 - Manchester United and foolish vows

Academia de los Nocturnos 5x20 Esta semana nos ponemos los trajes de buzo para sumergirnos con Javier Resines en aguas profundas y misteriosas. A través de sus relatos, descubriremos, por ejemplo, que los lagos actúan como portales al inframundo, protegiendo secretos que la ciencia aún no logra descifrar. Javier nos detallará cómo el legendario Kraken se transformó en realidad científica, mientras otros críptidos siguen acechando en las sombras de la duda. Cada rincón acuático esconde una presencia latente y olvidada. No confíes en la quietud de la superficie; esta noche, lo desconocido emerge de las profundidades para desafiar tu propia razón. Y en “Arqueología de los medios”, Miguel Herrero explorará la historia y el funcionamiento de los fuegos píricos, un espectáculo visual casi olvidado que precedió a la invención del cine. Antes de la llegada del séptimo arte, existía un espectáculo hipnótico que no eran fuegos artificiales comunes, sino ilusiones ópticas únicas que sorprendieron al público entre los siglos XVII y XIX. Sed bienvenidos y bienvenidas. Podcast Academia de los Nocturnos Dirige: Félix Friaza Presentan: Félix Friaza y Lola Velasco Colaboran: Javier Resines y Miguel Herrero Locución: Laura Cárdenas Edición y diseño: Paco Cárdenas Tertulias Nocturnas: Edición: Juanca Romero y Paco Cárdenas Alegan: Félix Friaza, Lola Velasco, Enrique Romero y Juanca Romero + Invitados Si te gusta nuestro programa, suscríbete en Ivoox, comenta y dale a Me gusta a nuestros programas, tu respaldo nos motiva a seguir adelante y a mejorar. Y si los compartes, nos ayudarás a que los conozcan más personas. - Suscríbete a nuestro podcast aquí: https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1523888 - Añádenos a Whatsapp: (+34) 644 848 546 - Nuestro correo: academianocturnos@gmail.com - Síguenos en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademiaDeLosNocturnos - Las declaraciones y opiniones manifestadas por los invitados, colaboradores o miembros de la dirección son responsabilidad individual y no comprometen ni reflejan la opinión institucional del programa. Créditos de las músicas: - Tema inicio y final: Academia de los Nocturnos – José Manuel Durán Rain y Félix Friaza - Música de la sección "Caminando entre Monstruos": "Cripto" - por PC - Músicas de la sección “Arqueología de los medios”: BSO “El arte de la luz y la sombra” - Tsvetelina Lyubenova Avramova - “Fantasmagorías” y “Fuga fantasmagórica” - “Helena's Lament” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): - http://uppbeat.io/t/spinnin-tape/no-joyce License code: JUYLRAH7OVALM3LC - https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/birth License code: GBN0YWDAIIVSDGYT - Música presentación invitados: https://uppbeat.io/t/benjamin-botkin/internal-investigation License code: JCCUNIMODA4NZDNR - https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho License code: KT8QDGYGD0HJSOUG - Cuña Sobrenatural: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: DSSMQOE5H6M54JW8 - Final del programa y etapa: Mark Knopfler – “Going Home” (Theme Of The Local Hero) Ha sido un placer. Paco Cárdenas.

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What do you do when hope feels hard to hold onto?In this episode, I welcome back author and speaker Kirby Kelly to talk about her new book, The Fabric of Hope, and why hope is not just a feeling—but a vital part of healing.We explore how hope impacts emotional, spiritual, and even physical health, and why surrendering to God in the middle of hard seasons can be transformational. Research shows that people with a strong sense of hope are more resilient, experience less anxiety and depression, and often recover more quickly—yet hope can feel hardest to access when life brings loss, illness, or exhaustion.Kirby shares biblical insight and practical steps to help cultivate hope when you feel stuck, discouraged, or at rock bottom. If you've been longing for healing, clarity, or renewed strength, this conversation will encourage you to see how God can weave redemption into every season of your story.Chapters:00:00 Podcast Preview01:20 Topic and Guest Introduction05:07 Welcome Back & Introducing The Fabric of Hope06:25 The Journey of Grief and Loss12:04 Understanding Grief Without Guilt15:25 The Power of Lament and Honest Emotions18:02 Coping Mechanisms and True Healing22:00 The Role of Faith in Navigating Pain25:13 Stories of Hope: The Example of Joseph30:42 Practical Ways to Practice Hope Daily35:49 A Word for the Listener Who Feels Hopeless30:26 Conclusion and How to Get Kirby's BookResources mentioned:The Fabric of Hope: How God Weaves Redemption into Every Season by Kirby KellyGet Your Copy at: fabricofhopebook.comKirby Kelly's Website: kirby-kelly.comEpisode 150: Overcoming Addiction and Habitual Sin: A Journey to Freedom with Kirby KellyConnect with today's guest:Kirby Kelly is an author, speaker, and podcast host based in Dallas, Texas. She has spent over a decade using digital platforms to equip, empower, and engage a global audience with the truth of the gospel. With formal training in biblical studies and theology, Kirby is known for bringing depth without heaviness and hope without Christian clichés. She points people back to Scripture while offering honest, practical encouragement for navigating life's hardest seasons.P.S. If you're just checking out the show to see if it's a good fit for you, welcome!If you're really serious about becoming Visibly Fit, you'll get the best experience if you download the worksheets available at https://wendiepett.com/visiblyfitpodcast.

We bring our time on Azys Lla to a close with a trip to the Delta Quadrant. Here we discover yet more horrors wrought by the Allagans. But, we must muster our strength and press on towards the final confrontation, casting our eyes... Heavensward.   https://discord.gg/SUHTBVMVxj  podreturnffxiv@gmail  https://www.patreon.com/Podreturnffxiv  Shirts! https://tee.pub/lic/cBoKhUlgkrw  https://bsky.app/profile/podreturnffxiv.bsky.social    Music by Gwen Static: gwen@duckfeed.tv

Chapter 5 is a folk song that told a very real story about an ordinary people who were doing very disappointing and destructive things in the midst of an extraordinary relationship.

"The Narrow Door: Warning, Mission, and Lament of Jesus"Luke 13:22-35Rev. Craig Luekens2.8.26

A new MP3 sermon from Berean Baptist Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: Lament Turned to Praise Subtitle: John - Jesus Is The Christ Speaker: Sean E. Harris Broadcaster: Berean Baptist Church Event: Sunday - AM Date: 2/8/2026 Bible: John 19:24; Psalm 22 Length: 46 min.

Though the Romans expected an easy fight, the Carthaginians put up a valiant defense of their city that dragged on for three years. With no progress being made, command is assigned to Scipio Aemilianus, the adopted grandson of the famed Scipio Africanus. Through his skilled generalship he finally achieves victory over Rome's Punic rivals, and the once-mighty nation that produced the likes of Hannibal Barca was destroyed nearly seven hundred years after its legendary foundation. Episode Notes: (https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/2026/02/08/116-the-third-punic-war-didos-lament/) Episode Transcript: (https://hellenisticagepodcast.wordpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/116-the-third-punic-war-didos-lament-transcript.pdf) Social Media: Twitter (https://twitter.com/HellenisticPod) Facebook (www.facebook.com/hellenisticagepodcast/) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/hellenistic_age_podcast/) Bluesky (https://bsky.app/profile/hellenisticpod.bsky.social) Show Merchandise: Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/shop/HellenisticAgePod) Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/people/HellenisticPod/shop?asc=u) Donations: Patreon (https://patreon.com/TheHellenisticAgePodcast) Ko-Fi (https://ko-fi.com/hellenisticagepodcast) Amazon Book Wish List (https://tinyurl.com/vfw6ask)

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Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. TranscriptGood morning. Through snow and ice and disconnected H VAC units, we have finally gathered together, and we are getting ready to finally start Second Samuel. So if you're with us in the fall, we finished up First Samuel. We. We took a break with the Remember series and Give series, and now we get to start Second Samuel. We kind of jump into the middle of the story. First and Second Samuel actually were written as one book together. If you remember this when we first started, it's written as one book together because of how scrolls worked back in the day, they had to divide it in two separate scrolls. So it's one story. And we're jumping in the middle of a story at the beginning of 2 Samuel chapter 1. And we jump in the middle of a sad moment. And what we're going to see today is a lament that David has wrote for the people of God. And there are times where it's good to be sad. And when tragedy hits, when loss hits, there's something in us that aches for a response. I remember in 2001 when 911 happened, that as a nation, we were just collectively at a loss of words, and there was just a deep sadness for what many of us witnessed on TV and all the horror and the pain that came with that. And in November, two months after. I remember at the cmas, which is the Country Music Awards, Alan Jackson, he performed a song that he had written just a few weeks before. It's called Where Were youe In the World? Stop Turning. And the whole song is. It's a lament. It's country music, but it's a lament that captures how everyone felt in that moment as we witnessed all the pain and suffering at 9 11. And I just remember watching that with my parents and just being. Just felt it. You felt it in the room. And, you know, people outside of country music that don't even like country music, which is quite a few people, they actually, some of them very much appreciated the moment because what he was doing was capturing what we just felt. And that's what lament does. It captures this. This suffering, this. This loss, this pain that we feel. And it's good for. For us to sit in that. And poetic songs and poetic laments capture that. And that's what we get to see today as we jump into the middle of a story where we finish up in Second Samuel. We see the death of Saul and Jonathan and the defeat of Israel. We're going to walk through how David finds out about this. Then we're going to see how he laments and then as Christians, we're going to be able to sit in this and understand the importance of. Of what it means to be a people who lament. Well, so I'm going to pray for us, and then we'll walk through this together. Heavenly Father, I thank you for your word. It is precious, it is a gift, and it communicates wonderful, eternal truths that mold and shape us and conform us into your image in new and better ways. And I pray that you would do that to us this morning as we read and study and sit under the authority of your precious word. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.Okay, so if you weren't here for First Samuel, let me just give a quick summary. If you were here and it's been months, let me just help us remember. In 1st Samuel, God calls the final judge and the period of the judges and prophet Samuel. Because first and Second Samuel in the Old Testament is the beginning of the age of the kings. So the people are longing for a king. They want a ruler. They had God as their ruler. They had God as their king. And God used judges to reign them in at times. But this moment, they want a king. They go to Samuel. Samuel listens to the Lord, gives them their first king, which is Saul. And at first it goes well. Saul fits the bill. He looks like a king. He's tall, he's handsome. He leads the people, and they beat, they defeat the Ammonites. They do all kinds of things like this. And it's wonderful. And then as you keep reading, you see that his heart actually isn't fully for the Lord, that he has moments of deep faithlessness. And in his faithlessness, God rejects him as king. He anoints David, who is the next king of Israel. If you're familiar with anything in first and Second Samuel, you're probably familiar with the story of David and Goliath. That is when David steps onto the national scene after he's anointed by Samuel and he becomes a hero. He defeats Goliath, and then Saul appreciates David for, like, 10 minutes. It seems it's not very long. He, like, invites him to marry his daughter. He marries into the family. Things are good for a moment. And then quickly, I think Saul realizes, oh, David is the next king, and he becomes a threat. And the whole rest of 1st Samuel is Saul trying to kill David over and over and over again until finally we get to chapter 31 of 1st Samuel, when finally God brings judgment upon Saul and his house, and they're defeated by the Philistines.In 1st Samuel 31 it says,> Then the battle went hard against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was badly wounded by the archers.> Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, "Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through and mistreat me." But his armor-bearer would not, for he was very afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword and fell on it.> And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell on his sword and died with him.> So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armor-bearer, and all his men, on the same day together.So that is the end of Saul and 1st Samuel, or 2 Samuel chapter 1 picks up right where that leaves off a few days later. Verse 1.> After the death of Saul, when David had returned from striking down the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag.> And on the third day behold, a man came from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and with dirt on his head. And when he came to David, he fell to the ground and paid homage.So while Saul was fighting the Philistines, David was facing off with a band of Amalekites who had kidnapped him and his men's families. So he goes, he defeats them, and this is them kind of resting after the battle. And then all of a sudden, verse two, it says, and on the third day, behold, a man came from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. And when he came to David, he fell to the ground and paid homage. So clothes torn and dirt on your head. That was an immediate sign to David and his men that something bad has happened. That's a sign of lament. You're in your garments, you put dirt on your head. Something major has happened. Which David said to him, verse three, where do you come from? And he said to him, I have escaped from the camp of Israel. And David said to him, how did it go? Tell me. And he answered, the people fled from the battle. And also many of the people have fallen and are dead. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead. So this is the first that David hears of this, that Saul, Jonathan, his friend, they're gone.Now, put yourself back in when we finish this up in the fall, and remember all that David went through to get to this moment and understand the complexities of how he must have been feeling. Saul tried to kill him over and over and over and over again, hurling spears, chasing him in the wilderness, chasing him in and out of towns, and finally it's over. And David had opportunities. He had opportunities to kill him himself. He had two opportunities with his hand in his life, and he spared him because he would not raise his hand against the Lord's anointed. He said, God will bring judgment on Saul. I will not. And it's finally happened. So that's in the background. And then also, Jonathan was one of his closest friends. Jonathan was a dear friend to him. If you remember when we walked the story of David and Jonathan, we got to see Jonathan, who was the next in line to be the king. Saul's son was. He was beloved by the people. He was a mighty warrior. And when David steps on the scene, he yields. It's very clear that he trusts that God has anointed him to be the next king. And that doesn't happen in the Old Testament, that doesn't happen in history. People don't give up their right to the throne like that. But he's a faith filled man and he trusts the anointing that David has. And you see, even when they talk, he longs to be serving in David's court one day. And he also. We saw how much Jonathan honored his father. He called him out at times for how he was pursuing David, but he honored him and stood by him in this battle. And his friend Jonathan is dead. So there is a lot happening in the soul of David as he receives this.And then in verse five, it says,> And the young man who told him said, "I happened to be on Mount Gilboa, and there was Saul leaning on his spear, and behold, the chariots and the horsemen were closing in on him.> And when he looked behind him, he saw me and called to me. And I answered, 'Here I am.'> And he said to me, 'Who are you?' And I answered him, 'I am an Amalekite.'> Then he said to me, 'Stand beside me and kill me, for anguish has seized me, and yet my life still lingers.'> So I stood beside him and killed him, because I was sure that he could not live after he had fallen.> And I took the crown that was on his head and the bracelet that was on his arm and brought them here to my lord."Okay, if you're reading first into second Samuel, just chapter 31, straight into this right here. That's quite jarring because those aren't the same stories. That is two different tellings of what happened. And I just want to show you the differences in this. I've got a chart up here. And first Samuel, chapter 31, the narrator tells us that archers surrounded Saul and badly wounded him. But when the Amalekite retells, he says, no chariots and horsemen were close upon him. And in 1st Samuel 31, the narrator tells us that Saul turns to his armor bearer and asks to kill him because he doesn't want to be mistreated. But Amalekite says no. He called out to me. He said, I'm. He said, ask me to kill him. In 1st Samuel 31, we see that the armor bearer refuses. So Saul kills himself, but the Amalekite says, no, I killed him. The only part where. Where it is similar and you can line them up in compatibility is when it says in 1st Samuel 31 that the Philistines recovered just the armor. And then we get in the Amalekite retelling that the crown and the armlet he had so that you can line up, but everything else is different. So when we come upon situations like this in the Bible where there's. There's two differences there, that's an opportunity to lean in and to ask why? Why are these accounts different? And if you are undiscerning and you hop on the Internet and you get into the deep pages of Reddit or Google or wherever you go, you might find the lazy approach that's like, aha. Contradictions. See, your Bible is not trustworthy. And that's an opportunity to just sit in it longer, to ask deeper questions, to be more thoughtful and discerning. And once you do that, it's very clear what's happening. The Amalekite is lying. He's a liar. He's an opportunistic liar. He stumbles upon the battle. He sees Saul. Everyone knows that if Saul's dead, David is the next king. This is an opportunity for him to be rewarded in his mind. Grabs the crown, he grabs the armlet, he makes up a story, he leaves. And then he comes and he tells David the story. So he tells him this. Now David begins to really lament.Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and so did all the men who were with him.> Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and likewise all the men who were with him.> And they mourned and wept and fasted until the evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.For Saul and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the Lord and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword, which is just a picture. When, when the leader mourns and laments, everyone does. They follow suit. They tear their clothes, they weep, they fast. Which just as a thing to think about, that's one of the reasons for fasting. Like we're in the south and when someone dies, we eat. Which I think can be fun, but also have a category for fasting is good for the people of God to actually to. To fast and to pray and depend upon the Lord. And that's what they do until evening.And David said to the young man who told him, where do you come from? And he answered, I am the son of a sojourner and Amalekite.> And David said to the young man who told him, "Where are you from?" And he answered, "I am the son of a sojourner, an Amalekite."David said to him, how is it you who. How is it you who were not afraid to put out your hand to destroy the Lord's anointed? So this is about the moment the Amalekite begins to realize that he has made a massive mistake. Because David had multiple opportunities to do just this. David could have ended Saul's reign, could have taken the throne, could have seized power. But he feared the Lord and he trusted the Lord. And he was not going to do and raise his hand against the Lord's anointing. He was going to trust the Lord when the Lord decided to bring judgment. So how in the world could this Amalekite, this person who belonged to a people who were enemies of God, think that he could raise his hand against the Lord's anointed and this would somehow be rewarded? This is not the case. And he realizes he has made a mistake, that condemnation is coming.Then David called out, called one of the young men and said, go execute him. And he struck him down so that he died. And David said to him, your blood be on your head for you, for your own mouth has testified against you, saying, I have killed the Lord's anointed.> And David said to him, "How is it you were not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?"> Then David called one of the young men and said, "Go near and execute him." So the young man struck him down, and he died.> And David said to him, "Your blood is on your head; your own mouth has testified against you, saying, 'I have killed the LORD's anointed.'"So the Amalekite, his reward for opportunistic lying is execution. And that's is another example from the scriptures of the dangers of lying. You can do a whole sermon on that right there. But that's actually not the main point of this story. And we're going to move on to what is the main point, which is this moment of loss for David and the people. And David is going to enter into a lament that he has written. We get the setup for that in verse 17 when it says,> And David took up his lament over Saul and his son Jonathan, and he ordered that The Song of the Bow be taught to the people of Judah; behold, it is written in the Book of Jashar.So what we're about to read is a lamentation, a poetic sadness that the people of God are meant to read for centuries to come. And we also see that it's recorded in the book of Joshar, which. That is a Jewish history book that's referenced a few times in the Old Testament. It's lost to history. We don't have any more copies of it, but it was written in the Book of Joshar for the people, and it was recorded here in these scriptures for the people to remember and to lament together. So we're going to read this lament. But as we read this, I want us, as we catch this poetic capturing of the sadness of the people of God and David, we should remember the complexities of how David is feeling in this, of everything that's happened to him and everything that even Saul and his relationship and how complicated that was, that Saul was his enemy, that Saul wanted him dead, but Saul was also his father in law. Saul was also his king. Saul was also his commander. And now he's gone and so is his friend Jonathan. So there's a lot happening here. And we'll read this lament together. He said.> Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!> Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines be glad, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised rejoice.> O mountains of Gilboa, may you have neither dew nor rain, nor fields of offerings; for there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, not anointed with oil.> From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.> Saul and Jonathan, beloved and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.> O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.> How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places.> I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; very pleasant have you been to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.> How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished!If you have a title for this lament, it's how the mighty have Fallen, which I got curious and I was wondering, and as best I can tell, that is where we get the sarcastic play on Lament, oh, how the mighty have Fallen. So this is. It comes back to this. It's how the mighty have fallen. One of the things he laments in the loss of Saul and Jonathan and this army is that the daughters of the Philistines rejoice. And this is. This is a picture of the people in Gath and Ashkelon. These are cities in Philistia. They're all celebrating. So not only have they lost their leader, but also their enemies are rejoicing and they're sad.You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain upon you, nor fields of offerings. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul not anointed. With oil. Mount Gilboa is where this battle happened. It's where Saul died. And David curses it. He curses it. He wishes this place to be as desolate and devoid of the life that was taken there. Cursed be Mount Gilboa. Says, from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back. And the sword of Saul returned not empty. Which, every now and then the ESV translations get a little clunky. I think it's helpful if you reverse this. The bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty. What that is saying is that they once were mighty warriors. They. They once fought for Israel, they slayed their enemies, and now they're gone and they're lamenting the loss of their mighty warriors. So Saul and Jonathan, beloved, beloved and lovely in life and death. They were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions. And we've seen this, we talked about this, that they, that. And through everything that was going on with Saul and David, Saul or Jonathan, honored both his friend and also his father. And they fought together, and they were mighty in battle. You read that in First Samuel. Together they were mighty warriors who defeated their enemies. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.You, daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. Remember how when he reigned, how prosperous we were. How, how the daughters of Israel had scarlet and gold. He says, oh, how, he said, how, how the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle. And this refrain leads into David reflecting on his friendship with Jonathan. Jonathan lies slain on your high places. I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. Very pleasant have you been to me. Your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. So we catch this final glimpse of David's great love for his friend. And he describes this brotherly love that he had with Jonathan as surpassing the love of women, which we talked about this in the David and Jonathan sermon in First Samuel. If you weren't here, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to it. But just a moment to sit in that idea. It is good to have deep friendships like this. And more specifically, it is good for men to have deep friendships with other men. And a time where it is regularly written about that, that male. That male loneliness is a crisis. It's talked about as an epidemic, that men, especially young men, suicide rates are through the roof, substance abuse is through the roof. Drug overdoses has been through the roof. Sports gambling is an absolute disaster right now for young men. And on and on and on. It's just, it's regularly observed there's something wrong and that they're. There's a need for men to have deep friendships. And we aren't culturally set up well to do this. The men aren't culturally set up well to do this. In fact, it's very apparent that culturally we don't understand a depth of friendship like this. Because people read this and they, they, they jump to, oh, something, something sexual in nature must have been going on between those two. I mean, that is, that is, that is what some people will argue that this is evidence that something was happening between those two men. And it's like we've so misunderstood and are so underprepared to understand how important is to have deep relationships with other men that you can walk side by side and that you can see as brothers. So we, we need to, to grow in this. And especially if you're, if you're married. Let me just say this very clearly. If you're married and your wife is your only friend, nowhere in the Scriptures do I see that as wise. You should absolutely have friendship with your wife. Also, you should have depth of relationship with other men. She should not be your sole confidant. We have care nights where we separate the men and women. And one of the reasons we do that is so that men can grow in friendship and brotherhood and accountability and depth. And that matters. So you can go back, listen to that sermon. More was said there, but I'll move on. And he is just lamenting the loss of this great friend that he had. Verse 27. He ends, how the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war perished. So he ends that refrain, the reminder of what they lost in Jonathan, what they lost. And when you think about what David's doing on behalf of the people of God and personally, and thinking about this, it's very peculiar because you have to recognize that ultimately for David, this is a good thing for him. He's not going to have to look over his shoulder. He's not going to have to be on the run. He's not going to have the threat of death hanging over him over and over and over again. Saul for years has made his life miserable. And you can see this very clearly not just in First Samuel, but when you read the Psalms, particularly the Psalms that David wrote while he was on the run from Saul. You see this in Psalm 57. 4. It says, My soul is in the midst of lions. I lie down amid fiery beasts, the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp, sharp swords. I mean, you see the distress as. As Saul and his men, and all the lies and all the. All the slandering, all the. The threats. In Psalm142.3, another Psalm he wrote on the run from Saul, it says, when my spirit faints within me, you know my way in the path where I walk, they have hidden a trap for me under the threat of being captured continuously. Psalm 54, another Psalm that he wrote while on the wrong from Saul, he says, for strangers have risen against me. Ruthless men seek my life. They do not set God, God before themselves. They seek Saul and his ambition, but they don't consider the Lord. And you see the turmoil that David was in for years. So it's reasonable to assume this moment that he hears of Saul's death, that he's relieved. But that's found nowhere in this lament, not for a moment as you celebrate this, even though ultimately this is for David's good and he knows now I'm able to step into the throne that God has prepared for me, he still appropriately laments. He laments the loss of this nation's leader. He laments the loss of his king, he laments the loss of his friend. And he does this for himself and the people of God to remember. And I think David's response is exemplary. I think it's a very helpful example for us to have this category of lament, even though good things may await us, because I think as Christians, we are just in America. I think we're weaker here. And I see this in a few different ways. I see this in the way that some Christians approach funerals. And I'm not here to attack you. If you've said this or if you believe this, I do want to correct you. I've heard Christians say, well, this brother or sister died, and we're not having a funeral, we're having a party. We're having a celebration because we know where they are, and where they are is far better. So there will be no tears. We will celebrate. And I just go, where do you get that from the Scriptures? Where do we get that idea that we smile in the face of death? Where do you get the idea that we should just be happy? We know that good things just. David knew that good things awaited him. But in the moment of death, the appropriate response is lament. I see people when they lose a job, some Christians come alongside them and they're quick to just want to point out things and they'll say things like, yeah, you know, but it's an opportunity for you to trust the Lord. And it seems like you're really upset about losing this job. You might want to check your heart. It's possible that you have some idolatry for this job. It's possible that you have some control idolatry, that you're trying to control everything. And this is an exposure. God is working in this trial to teach you you should be joy filled. And it's like, whoa, he just lost his job. She just lost her job. There's a moment that it's appropriate to be sad. And certainly we can work through the other things later and count it joy for sufferings. But must we jump straight into the good things that might away? This happens with health trials, various members of our church going through all types of health trials and battles. And I appreciate some of the optimistic culture that surrounds all of that. You hear people say, you know, God's got this and, and, and we're, you know, just. And I appreciate aspects of that that rally in a way that's appropriate and good. But there also, there's a moment and there are days that it's just okay to be sad. It's just okay to lament the reality of suffering. And we should hold these together because human emotion is far more complex than this. We as Christians should be the best at this, y', all to have moments where we are just sad for the reality of death and loss and suffering, while also having our hope secured and tethered to the reality of the future promises that await God's people. We should be able to hold both intention together. And no one exemplifies this better than Jesus Christ.When you get to the Gospel of John in chapter 11 with the recounting of the story of the death of Lazarus and his resurrection, when you read that in verse 11, it says, after saying these things, he said to them, our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him. And that's important because Jesus absorbs the reality that his friend is dead, that Lazarus is dead, while also saying, I'm going to raise him. Jesus knows exactly what he's about to do. He's about to raise Lazarus from the dead because that resurrection is going to point forward to later, not far actually down the road where Jesus Christ will be resurrected, which again points to the future resurrection. So he's doing something bigger here. He knows what he's about to do. He knows the good things that are about to happen. And yet when he meets his friends Mary And Martha, verse 32, it says now, when Mary came to see to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews would come with her, also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, where have you laid him? They said to him, lord, come and see. Verse 35. Jesus wept. And I think that's important because I think if some American Christians would have written this story, they would have said, Jesus comes on the scene and he sees them weeping and he says, dry your tears because I'm about to do something big, I'm about to do something good. I'm going to do something glorious. But he doesn't. He sees his friends who are broken and in tears, and he's deeply moved in his spirit and he weeps. It doesn't say he cried a few tears, it says he weeps. What a wonderful example we have in our Savior. And seeing the need to lament, knowing that good things may await. But the reality is, is that death stings. Yes. Oh, death, where's your sting? That's future looking. But the sting is now. And there are moments where that recognizing that and living in that reality is beautiful and good for our souls. We should be a people who do this well. We should be a people who both hold the reality of death in front of us and cry. And also hold the reality of the future resurrection and new heavens and new earth, where there is no more death, where there is no more sting, where there is no more tears. And hold those both together. I mean, that's when Paul is writing to the Thessalonians. In 1st Thessalonians 4, he says, but we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others who do not have hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. And I think some people just jump to the we have hope. We have hope. And it's like. But it presupposes what he just told them. He says, may not grieve as others who do not have hope. But he doesn't say, don't grieve. He says, no, we're going to grieve, but we're going to do it as those who have hope. Those who are grounded in the hope of the future resurrection. And that's what we're called to do. That when someone dies, the appropriate response is, if they're a Christian, is not, let's have a party. It's like, no, no, Death is awful. Now, we had a funeral here three weeks ago for one of our members, Ms. Valerie. And she was 93 years old. And y', all, she suffered greatly in the last few years of her life. And I could hold the thought in my head that says, I'm so thankful for where she is now. But when I sat with her family, I said, y' all should feel this death stings and it's okay to be sad. And we could hold both of those thoughts together. That when you experience loss, when you lose something, that you can be sad while also having your faith anchored in the reality that one day there will be no more losing, there will only be gain. That we as Christians can have sufferings. And know what James 1 says, when it says, count it all joy. My brothers know what Romans 5 says, that suffering produces character, care produces endurance. Like we can have all these together while also being faith filled and sad and also putting our hope in what is to come and growing and maturing along the way that we should be able to hold these both together. Because we as Christians live between the already and the not yet. We live between the reality of present suffering and the future promises that await. And we should be a people who lament well personally, but also we should help others lament, brothers and sisters. Do not rob others of the opportunity to both grieve and be sad and let God meet them in their grief. Because I think sometimes because we're uncomfortable, because we don't like the silence, or because we lack the theological depth to understand how we should respond. And we'll just offer shallow truisms or Christian niceties. We need to grow in helping other brothers and sisters who are lamenting suffer well and lament well so that God can meet them in their grief and grow their faith in wonderful ways.I was on the Internet the other day and I saw one of my friends from college post this, one of the most moving things I've ever read on grief. And him and his wife had struggled with infertility for years. They six months ago had twin boys and were excited and did the gender reveal and all the things. And we're all very excited. And at 22 weeks, everything fell apart. They had emergency delivery and their boys lived for only a day. And then this past week, after six months of reflecting, he wrote this. And I Want to ask permission for me to read this because I found it to be very moving, very helpful. How God can meet us in our grief and our lament. And here's what he wrote. He said, grief is about allowing loss to enlarge my heart and increase my capacity to hold both joy and sorrow. Grief is teaching me that my boys live on in me and will always be a part of me. Grief is instructing me to cry out to God and complaint and lament long enough to hear him whisper, I know what it's like to lose a son. Grief is increasing my longing for heaven and the renewal of all things. Grief is daring me to believe that despite our loss, God is still writing a good story. Grief is consistently inviting me to choose life in the face of death. I'm a different person than I was six months ago. But as a friend who knows what it's like to lose a child, has told me I want my child back, but I don't want the old me back. I think I'm just starting to believe him. So it is through grief that I echo the words of Nicholas Wolterstaff in his book of Lament of a Son. I shall look at the world through tears. Perhaps I shall see things that dried eyed I could not see. I read that and I just was like, you don't arrive at that conclusion without having your faith so deeply anchored. The reality that one day he will make all things new, but he's sufficient to meet us in the moment of lament that comes through faith filled lament. You don't see God like this without him meeting us in our grief like this, knowing that God in our suffering gives us eyes to see, even if those eyes are stained with tears. You don't embrace this without faith filled lament. You don't refuse it. You lean into it. And that is something that we need to grow in as Christians. We need to grow in learning to lament well. We need to grow and having this trusting the Lord in the middle of the suffering and the loss.And one of the ways we get to do that is through taking the Lord's Supper and through singing, which we're going to do in a moment. We're going to take the Lord's Supper and we're going to sing a song of lament. As we come to the table as Christians, we're reminded of what Jesus instituted for us on the night that he was betrayed. He took bread and he broke it. He said, this is my body that was broken for you. And he took the cup of the new covenant. He said, this is my blood that was shed for you, that as often as you eat and drink this, you proclaim my death until I return. Jesus instructs his church to practice this practice, to remember that he secured salvation for us on the cross while also pointing forward to one day when the final feast happens. And that we as Christians live in the middle between both. So we don't come to the table all the time with just joy filled hearts. Sometimes we come with heavy hearts, and that's good. If you're a Christian, you get to consider your sin, you get to consider our sufferings, and we also get to consider our Savior who meets us in our sufferings. And in a moment you'll come to the table and I invite you to. If you're not a Christian, we don't want you to come to the table. We want you to come to our Savior. That walking through this life will be filled with suffering, it will be filled with trials, it will be filled with death. And I hope that reality is impressed upon your heart to see that there is someone who can meet you in that and can point you to the hope that we have that is secure. So don't come to the table, come to Jesus Christ in faith. But the band's going to come up now. They're going to take the Lord's Supper, and then we're going to sing a song of lament that is meant to help us learn how to grieve well, how to lament well. And we will sing this out together.

I've been looking for a way to celebrate America 250 as this year goes by and I don't want it to be relegated to July 4th or certain events. So, I thought maybe I would search for primary documents, written for or by the Founding Fathers (and a surrounding cast of historical characters) for as many of the days of the year as I can. Since I'm starting in February, I think it's fitting that my search brought me first to a set of letters exchanged between Phyllis Wheatley and General George Washington. Below is the poem that prompted Washington to write to the formerly enslaved poet, Phyllis Wheatley. His Excellency, General Washington by Phyllis Wheatley Celestial choir! enthron'd in realms of light,Columbia's scenes of glorious toils I write.While freedom's cause her anxious breast alarms,She flashes dreadful in refulgent arms.See mother earth her offspring's fate bemoan,And nations gaze at scenes before unknown!See the bright beams of heaven's revolving lightInvolved in sorrows and the veil of night!    The Goddess comes, she moves divinely fair,Olive and laurel binds Her golden hair:Wherever shines this native of the skies,Unnumber'd charms and recent graces rise.    Muse! Bow propitious while my pen relatesHow pour her armies through a thousand gates,As when Eolus heaven's fair face deforms,Enwrapp'd in tempest and a night of storms;Astonish'd ocean feels the wild uproar,The refluent surges beat the sounding shore;Or think as leaves in Autumn's golden reign,Such, and so many, moves the warrior's train.In bright array they seek the work of war,Where high unfurl'd the ensign waves in air.Shall I to Washington their praise recite?Enough thou know'st them in the fields of fight.Thee, first in peace and honors—we demandThe grace and glory of thy martial band.Fam'd for thy valour, for thy virtues more,Hear every tongue thy guardian aid implore!    One century scarce perform'd its destined round,When Gallic powers Columbia's fury found;And so may you, whoever dares disgraceThe land of freedom's heaven-defended race!Fix'd are the eyes of nations on the scales,For in their hopes Columbia's arm prevails.Anon Britannia droops the pensive head,While round increase the rising hills of dead.Ah! Cruel blindness to Columbia's state!Lament thy thirst of boundless power too late.    Proceed, great chief, with virtue on thy side,Thy ev'ry action let the Goddess guide.A crown, a mansion, and a throne that shine,With gold unfading, WASHINGTON! Be thine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Los miércoles, Academia. Aquí estamos una semana más para tratar los temas que nos gustan. Esta noche tenemos el honor de recibir de nuevo la visita de Gustavo Doménech, quien analizará la ufología y el misterio desde una perspectiva crítica y personal. Y para poner el broche de oro a este programa, Javier Resines analizará el misterio del “intruso blanco”, una extraña criatura avistada en Cantabria que ha captado la atención de investigadores y medios de comunicación. Los testigos describen a un animal de pelaje albino, grandes dimensiones y la sorprendente capacidad de desplazarse de forma bípeda. Sed bienvenidos y bienvenidas. Podcast Academia de los Nocturnos Dirige: Félix Friaza Presentan: Félix Friaza y Lola Velasco Colaboran: Javier Resines y Miguel Herrero Locución: Laura Cárdenas Edición y diseño: Paco Cárdenas Tertulias Nocturnas: Edición: Juanca Romero y Paco Cárdenas Alegan: Félix Friaza, Lola Velasco, Enrique Romero y Juanca Romero + Invitados Si te gusta nuestro programa, suscríbete en Ivoox, comenta y dale a Me gusta a nuestros programas, tu respaldo nos motiva a seguir adelante y a mejorar. Y si los compartes, nos ayudarás a que los conozcan más personas. - Suscríbete a nuestro podcast aquí: https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1523888 - Añádenos a Whatsapp: (+34) 644 848 546 - Nuestro correo: academianocturnos@gmail.com - Síguenos en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademiaDeLosNocturnos - Las declaraciones y opiniones manifestadas por los invitados, colaboradores o miembros de la dirección son responsabilidad individual y no comprometen ni reflejan la opinión institucional del programa. Créditos de las músicas: - Tema inicio y final: Academia de los Nocturnos – José Manuel Durán Rain y Félix Friaza - Música de la sección "Caminando entre Monstruos": "Cripto" - por PC - Músicas de la sección “Arqueología de los medios”: BSO “El arte de la luz y la sombra” - Tsvetelina Lyubenova Avramova - “Fantasmagorías” y “Fuga fantasmagórica” - “Helena's Lament” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): - http://uppbeat.io/t/spinnin-tape/no-joyce License code: JUYLRAH7OVALM3LC - https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/birth License code: GBN0YWDAIIVSDGYT -Música presentación invitados: https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/mystic-forests License code: ECTAWEVT9D0QNJJ5 -https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho License code: KT8QDGYGD0HJSOUG - Cuña Sobrenatural: https://uppbeat.io/t/ian-aisling/new-future License code: DSSMQOE5H6M54JW8

Matthew 17:1-8 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 17 Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high mountain, by themselves. 2 And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became bright as light. 3 Suddenly there appeared to them Moses […]

How Can Christians Turn Groans into Growth By Responding to Ecological Grief?   In this episode of the Good Faith Podcast, host Curtis Chang talks with Dr. Jonathan Moo, a decorated professor of both the New Testament and Environmental Studies, about why Christian creation care belongs at the center of discipleship. Drawing from Romans 8, Colossians 1, and Genesis 1–2, Moo connects biblical hope for new creation with practical action on climate change, stewardship, and loving our neighbors by caring for the places they depend on and enjoy. The conversation explores how faith and science can work together, why "dominion" looks like Christ-shaped service, and how small, local projects—from Uganda to Texas—offer tangible models of environmental renewal. Dr. Moo offers us a bigger vision of human flourishing, plus concrete next steps for Christians and churches to live joyfully and faithfully in God's world.   05:04 - How Do Jonathan Moo's Academic and Faith and Love for Creation Intersect? 07:51 - Romans 8 and Lament for Creation 17:38 - Salvation, Resurrection, and the Earth 22:08 - Practical Examples of Creation Care 27:01 - Motivating People To Move From Enjoying Nature To Actively Caring For It 31:24 - How Do We Address Interpretations of "Dominion"? 36:32 - Jesus as Model for Dominion 39:34 - Understanding Barriers Between Evangelicals and Science  47:16 - Engaging with Skeptics and Loved Ones 53:25 - Advice for Skeptics  55:11 - Practical Steps for the Environmentally Concerned   Episode Companion: Christians and Climate Change Guide 2   Sign up for the Good Faith Newsletter   Learn more about George Fox Talks     Mentioned In This Episode: Tools, Websites, and Organizations A Rocha USA Bull Creek Restoration Project Climate Stewards USA   Books and Authors Learn more about Aldo Leopold Learn more about Alister McGrath Learn more about Evelyn Waugh Learn more about Wendell Berry Debra Rienstra's Refugia Faith: Seeking Hidden Shelters, Ordinary Wonders, and the Healing of the Earth   Biblical Passages Colossians 1:15-20 (ESV) Romans 8 (ESV) Genesis 1 and 2 (ESV) Mark 12:30-31 (ESV)   Concepts and Ideas Carbon Calculator (use for offsets) Bio Sand Filters No Till Agriculture Mulching and Crop Rotation   More From Dr. Jonathan Moo: Jonathan & Douglas Moo's Creation Care: A Biblical Theology of the Natural World (Biblical Theology for Life) More about Dr. Moo: Whitworth professor acts as a wilderness guide A reminder of Dr. Moo's A.W.A.K.E. acronym   Follow Us: Good Faith on Instagram Good Faith on X (formerly Twitter) Good Faith on Facebook   The Good Faith Podcast is a production of a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan organization that does not engage in any political campaign activity to support or oppose any candidate for public office. Any views and opinions expressed by any guests on this program are solely those of the individuals and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Good Faith.

Rabbi Steve Berkson offers an in-depth exploration of Scripture to better understand the nature of our adversary, known as HaSatan or the Devil.• Reset / Review• Ephesians 6:10-11–The schemes of the devil• Ephesians 6:12–Those who want you to fail• Ephesians 6:13–The wicked day?• Ephesians 6:14-18–Walking in truth?• Why wear tzitzit?• What is righteousness?• Ephesians 6:16–The shield of belief• The burning arrows of the wicked one• The best employee • Ephesians 6:17–The helmet of deliverance• The sword of the Spirit • Ephesians 6:18–Praying at all times • James 4:7–Resist the devil • James 4:1–Fighting among your members?• Find an expert• James 4:3–Are you ready to receive?• I want a lot more money• James 4:4–Friendship with the world is…• Will this vehicle get you there?• James 4:6–I have to earn grace?• James 4:7–How do I submit myself to Elohim?• James 4:8–Draw near to Elohim and…• James 4:9-10–Lament, mourn, and weep?• James 4:11–Don't speak against one another, brothers • James 4:13–Be aware of his plan for you• James 4:17–To him it is sin?Listen to the Afterburn tomorrowSubscribe 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: 

We deliberately pause from our regular rhythm of service to respond to the current events unfolding in Minneapolis and the national conflict rippling throughout our country. Lindsey provides a guided lament for our collective grief then Zack leads us through communion closing with a powerful visualization practice. We hope you find this grounding and clarifying as we seek to be people shaped by love. Set list to be paired with the lament: Movement 1: Invocation - "Lord, I Need You" (Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher)Movements 2 & 3: Complaint and Petition - "Give Me Jesus" (VOUS)Movement 4: Trust - "Goodness of God" (Bethel Music)Prayer read aloud: “A Prayer for When We've Lost Our Way Again” by Enuma Okoro This message is from our Sunday morning service on February 1st, 2026.We meet at 957 Main St., Louisville, CO 80027 on Sunday mornings at 10am.Connect with us:kindredchurch.co@kindredchurch.cofacebook.com/kindredchurch.co

Psalm 13 shows us what faith looks like when things go wrong. Lament is a crucial aspect of deep faith.

Lies and Lament (2 Samuel 1:1-27) Kelly Dotson

Due to the sensitivity of the topic, this week's sermon is not being live streamed. Thank you for your understanding. See you on Sunday! SCRIPTURE PASSAGESEphesians 6:10-18 Reflection Questions Subscribe!YouTubeSpotifyApple Podcasts

Join us this Sunday as Pastor Jeremiah will be preaching from Psalm 13 on How to Lament. Lament is a deeply biblical yet often neglected practice in the modern evangelical church. In a world marked by suffering, loss, and brokenness, God invites His people not to suppress their pain—but to bring it honestly before Him. Together, we will learn how Scripture gives us language for our grief and directs our hearts toward trust and hope in the Lord. Whether you are walking through sorrow or walking alongside someone who is, this message will equip you with a biblical framework for processing pain in a way that honors God.

In Episode 523, Ryan and Jose go over some Hellraiser and book release news.   This is the Clive Barker Podcast, where long-time fans Ryan and Jose interview guests, bring you the news, and take deep dives into Barker-related stuff.  This episode will be available in Podcast Audio and Youtube Video.     Sponsor : Don Bertram's Celebrate Imagination | Pinterest | ETSY Store Check out his recent painting, Shooting Star, The Alarm Clock and Father and Son III Texas Friends, Find Don at the Pearland Arts League 2026 Winter Arts Show   Sponsor : Ed Martinez YouTube Channel 2001: The Future's Not What it Used to Be Sponsor : The Now Playing Podcast   Catching Up New bi-weekly schedule   News From The Reef: Suntup Asks, What Clive Barker Book Should they Do Next? Trick or Treat Studios new Hellraiser masks and products Kevin Thompson art disclosed by Hellraiser: Revival Discord Server (Youtube) Discord link Boom Comics on Kickstarter: Hellraiser: Leviathan's Library Turbine Blu-Ray almost arriving to Ryan, booklet is fascinating   Site News Vote for the Character Portrait. Poll Ends on 2/2/26   Show Notes   Questions from the Internet Short Video: the Harrowing Journey of Ryan's Copy of Hellraiser 2022 |TikTok | Youtube From Reddit: blizzard_spawn asks "What are the chances of a rarities collection"?   Coming Next News and Interviews Book Club of Blood: Scapegoats Feature on a Clive Barker Character Portrait Clive's Contemporary Commentaries 1985   And this podcast, having no beginning will have no end.   web www.clivebarkercast.com Apple Podcasts,  Android,  Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Libsyn, Tunein, iHeart Radio, Pocket Casts, Radio.com, and YouTube and Facebook: | BarkerCast Listeners Group | Occupy Midian  BlueSky | Reddit | Discord Community   Support the show Buy Our Book: The BarkerCast Interviews Occupy Midian  Hardcover | Kindle | Apple Become a Patreon Patron | Buy a T-Shirt   Music is by Ray Norrish   All Links and show notes in their Entirety can be found at https://www.clivebarkercast.com   AI Summary from Zoom   Clive Barker Editions Discussion Ryan and José discussed potential new Clive Barker book editions with Suntup Press, considering options like The Damnation Game, Sacrament, and Mr. Be Gone. They noted that Suntup's previous Hellbound Heart edition sold out quickly, and while some fans preferred new works over reprints, others appreciated the beauty of special editions. The conversation concluded with a mention of upcoming Hellraiser-related products from Trick or Treat Studios. Hellraiser Masks Discussion Ryan and José discussed various Hellraiser masks available on Trick or Treat Studios' website, including Pinhead, Chatterer, Butterball, and Dr. Chouinard masks, as well as a Hellraiser Pinhead Retro Mask and a purse shaped like the Lament configuration. They examined the details, prices, and craftsmanship of each mask, noting the high level of detail and the sculptor, Alexander Ray. José and Ryan also discussed the quality of previous Hellraiser merchandise, including a mystery box, and expressed interest in purchasing the Hellraiser Pinhead Retro Mask for its versatility. Hellraiser Merchandise and Designs Ryan and José discussed Trick or Treat Studios' merchandise, including masks from properties like Gwar and Hellraiser. They explored a Hellraiser revival Discord server's content, including interviews and concept art by Kevin Thompson for the 2022 Hellraiser film. José highlighted early designs for Cenobites and Leviathan tech, while Ryan mentioned adding the content to their Barker cast recommends playlist. Hellraiser Franchise Discussion José and Ryan discussed the imagery and lore of Voigt in the Hellraiser franchise, including his twisted form and the concept of icons in Leviathan's dimension. They also talked about Ryan's long wait for his copy of Hellraiser 2022, which had been sent back and forth between Germany and the United States due to customs issues. José mentioned translating a German booklet about the Hellraiser franchise for Ryan to read, which covers Clive Barker's decision to film Hellraiser, the history of the franchise, and the deal with Hulu and David Bruckner. HBO Series Cancellation and Poll Ryan and José discussed the cancellation of an HBO series and the success of a Hulu movie, noting that HBO Max has reverted to its original name. They also talked about a Kickstarter project for a collector's edition of Hellraiser comics, which is set to launch soon. The two encouraged listeners to vote in a poll for a character portrait, with the Clive Barker self-portrait currently leading. They mentioned that the poll would end on February 2nd, 2026, and discussed the rarity of the self-portrait, which is not available in many places. Rarities Collection Plans Discussed Ryan discussed his work experience mailing out 43,000 notices, including handling 1,000 cases requiring personal attention. They discussed a Reddit user's question about the possibility of a rarities collection, noting that while such a collection was once planned to include works like "Scarlet Gospels" and "Black is the Devil's Rainbow," it was ultimately replaced by "Tonight Again." José mentioned that a planned Clyde Barker rarities collection featuring stories like "Animal Life" and "Lost Souls" was ready eight years ago but never published, leading them both to hope it might still be released.   AI can make mistakes. Review for accuracy.

Welcome to The Village Church. Thank you for joining our live stream. We are beautiful and broken people connected in Jesus, extending His love.

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Ben continues our series on the Psalms, focusing on Psalm 13 and Lamenting.

"Choosing to do nothing is a choice." Reflection by the Rt. Rev'd Diana Akiyama, recorded live on Wednesday, January 28, at the Prayer Vigil for Troubled Times.

Saints du jour 2026-01-29 Bienheureuse Boleslawa Maria Lament by Radio Maria France

Academia de los Nocturnos 5x16 Esta semana cruzamos simbólicamente las verjas oxidadas de los cementerios con misterio, para descubrir historias que se resisten a permanecer enterradas. Nos acompañan Santi García, Enrique Romero, Ángel Benítez, José Manuel Márquez, José Manuel Frías y Juanca Romero, con quienes exploraremos símbolos del inframundo, apariciones y leyendas. Viajaremos por rincones donde los vivos sienten que no están solos, entre lápidas y silencios eternos. En “Arqueología de los medios”, Miguel Herrero nos descubre el Wayang Kulit, un milenario espectáculo de sombras de la isla de Java que se sitúa como uno de los antecedentes más fascinantes del cine. Estas funciones sagradas están profundamente vinculadas al chamanismo, utilizando figuras de cuero articuladas para actuar como intermediarios con el mundo espiritual. Sed bienvenidos y bienvenidas. Podcast Academia de los Nocturnos Dirige: Félix Friaza Presentan: Félix Friaza y Lola Velasco Colaboran: Javier Resines y Miguel Herrero Locución: Laura Cárdenas y Ana Cárdenas Edición y diseño: Paco Cárdenas Tertulias Nocturnas: Edición: Juanca Romero y Paco Cárdenas Alegan: Félix Friaza, Lola Velasco, Enrique Romero y Juanca Romero + Invitados Si te gusta nuestro programa, suscríbete en Ivoox, comenta y dale a Me gusta a nuestros programas, tu respaldo nos motiva a seguir adelante y a mejorar. Y si los compartes, nos ayudarás a que los conozcan más personas. - Suscríbete a nuestro podcast aquí: https://go.ivoox.com/sq/1523888 - Añádenos a Whatsapp: (+34) 644 848 546 - Nuestro correo: academianocturnos@gmail.com - Síguenos en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AcademiaDeLosNocturnos - Las declaraciones y opiniones manifestadas por los invitados, colaboradores o miembros de la dirección son responsabilidad individual y no comprometen ni reflejan la opinión institucional del programa. Créditos de las músicas: - Tema inicio y final: Academia de los Nocturnos – José Manuel Durán Rain y Félix Friaza - Música de la sección "Caminando entre Monstruos": "Cripto" - por PC - Músicas de la sección “Arqueología de los medios”: BSO “El arte de la luz y la sombra” - Tsvetelina Lyubenova Avramova - “Fantasmagorías” y “Fuga fantasmagórica” - “Helena's Lament” by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): - http://uppbeat.io/t/spinnin-tape/no-joyce License code: JUYLRAH7OVALM3LC - https://uppbeat.io/t/weary-pines/birth License code: GBN0YWDAIIVSDGYT -Música presentación invitados: https://uppbeat.io/t/ak/mystic-forests License code: ECTAWEVT9D0QNJJ5 -https://uppbeat.io/t/alex-besss/psycho License code: KT8QDGYGD0HJSOUG

Brian From reflects on a tragic shooting in Minneapolis and the need to recover compassion and lament before rushing to political conclusions. The episode also explores the covenant nature of marriage, the surprising benefits of rest and afternoon naps, and why Sabbath matters in an exhausted culture. Brian closes with a deeply personal reflection on resentment and bitterness, challenging listeners to honestly confront unresolved hurt and pursue healing rather than letting pain quietly take root. NYT article about husband feeling sorry for wife grieving affair Afternoon naps are good for your brain — here’s how, and 4 ways to get the most out of it Josh Barzon on X: "The Rise & Fall of “Elephant Room”" / X See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As they pursue Strahdanya through Castle Ravenloft, the Azran Expedition must face the Countess's malicious brides.   Gain access to an exclusive campaign, Shroud Over Saltmarsh, over on Patreon: https://legendsofavantris.com/patreon The Crooked Moon, a folk horror supplement for 5e, is available for preorder! Get the Crooked Moon at: https://thecrookedmoon.com/ Watch more D&D adventures in the world of Avantris live on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/legendsofavantris Check out our merch store: https://shop.legendsofavantris.com  Join our community on Discord: https://legendsofavantris.com/discord Watch our many campaigns on YouTube: https://legendsofavantris.com/youtube  All other links: https://linktr.ee/legendsofavantris   Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/sz5bUY5I6jI?si=Ax2_9ZXfz1bv_3Zu

As Tony preaches through a book of the bible, like he is now doing in Acts, he likes to pause over topics and subjects that come up in the text. Today, it is the topic of Complaining. It doesn't feel like often you hear a sermon on complaining but it happens to be a sin that God showed us, through Israel's history, that he particularly hates.

Speaker: Kristian Hernandez   Scripture: Psalm 42:5-11