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218.ขอพระเยซูทรงนำพาเรา (Saviour, Like a Shepherd, Lead Us) by คริสตจักรตรัง

February 22, 2026 The Lord Jesus endured three severe temptations as the second Adam who represented us.  Through his life of obedience that took him to the cross, he was able to give his people the gift of eternal life.  We must rely on his Word, his help to obey God during our time of ... [Read more...]

Today’s Topics: 1, 2, 3, 4) What is your approach to Lent?  It does not have to be scary or painful, but hopefully it will be spiritually fruitful. Let the Our Father guide you into a more fruitful lenten season

'Jesus teaches us to pray 'Lead us not into temptation'. This poses the question of does God lead us into temptation or does He help us in moments of temptation? Cynthia unpacks in our Sidcup 9am meeting what it means to join in this prayer and how we can resist temptation when it comes.

The Art of Prayer // Lead Us Not into Temptation // Roger Pethybridge by Inspire Churches

Following recent conversations about the difference between thoughts and deeper intuition, this week's episode contemplates the profoundly dangerous aspect of overthinking through the lens of The End of the Tour, James Ponsoldt's psychological drama about the acclaimed novelist David Foster Wallace.We also briefly discuss:Köln 75 (2025) d. Ido FlukThe Mosquito Coast (1986) d. Peter WeirContact UsEmail: contact@jimmybernasconi.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/filmsfortoday/?hl=en

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"When in Rome, do as the Romans do..." but what if Rome looks a lot like 21st-century America? Two thousand years ago, Christians followed Jesus in a powerful, wealthy, and complex culture not unlike our own. In our series, as we go verse by verse through the book of Romans, the apostle Paul shows believers how to live faithful lives without blending in or backing down. This series invites us to learn about how Roman Christians lived in the past, so we can apply their lessons to our lives today.Title: Lead Us, JesusSpeaker: Kyle Isabelli

Pastor Taylor Shippy - Matthew 6:13; Lk 11:4This Sunday marks the conclusion of our Epiphany sermon series journeying through the Lord's Prayer. This morning we explore how God forms His people through tests and trials, and why Jesus invites us to pray for protection, deliverance, and dependence on God in the face of real spiritual opposition in the midst of them.

Trials serve as a revelatory testing ground that exposes whether our hearts are shaped by God's kingdom or by our own impulsive desires. Rather than relying on fragile willpower, this prayer acknowledges our limits and surrenders our inner cravings to God's protective, saving presence.

In this Bible teaching, pastor Dylan Dodson reads from Psalm 23 as we look at the ways in which God leads us.

SouthCrest Church Sunday message, 2/1/26. Senior Pastor Matt McFadden concludes our series on prayer, Amen, in Matthew 6:9-13, where we explore the final petition to God: lead us not into temptation.

Lead Us Not Into Temptation  (Matthew 4 & 6)

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJoshua 1:9 — Jesus, Watch Over New Zealand and Lead Us With Wisdom and Peace From London to Christchurch, New York, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, and Auckland — this national evening prayer lifts New Zealand before God for peace, stability, wisdom, unity, and strength. Joshua 1:9 (NIV): “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Psalm 23:5 (NIV): “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies… You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” Jesus, tonight we bring before You the nation of New Zealand — its cities, its families, its leaders, its young people, its workplaces, its future, and its fragile places. You see the pressure, the uncertainty, the tension, the fatigue, the storms, the rising cost of living, the emotional weight carried by communities, and the deep desire for Your peace. And these reflect the long-tail searches rising across the Pacific and around the world: prayer for my nation, Jesus bring peace to my country, prayer for government wisdom, prayer for national healing, prayer for protection over New Zealand, prayer for unity in crisis, prayer for stability, prayer for revival in my land, prayer for families under pressure, prayer for peace after disaster. Jesus, strengthen Christchurch — give comfort where trauma lingers, courage where fear surfaces, stability where uncertainty rises, and hope where heaviness tries to settle. Bring unity where division grows, wisdom where decisions are complex, protection where threats emerge, calm where anxiety spreads, healing where the land still aches, and revival where hearts are hungry. Speak courage into leaders and compassion into policies. Give clarity to those carrying national responsibility. Surround first responders, teachers, healthcare workers, and frontline families with supernatural strength. Let the church rise in holiness, unity, boldness, and compassion. Let Your Spirit breathe over the land from the far north to the deep south. I declare:  Jesus Christ watches over New Zealand, peace is possible, unity is rising, wisdom is provided, courage is restored, fear will not rule this land, and the Shepherd of Psalm 23 anoints this nation with overflowing grace. Joshua 1:9 New Zealand prayer, Christchurch national prayer, Psalm 23 blessing, prayer for government wisdom, prayer for nationalSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Otto Addo is mature enough now to lead us for the World Cup; he only will need a slightly technical team beef-up and should be open to support. - George Afriyie, former GFA Vice President.

Brian Wilfong - Trusting Christ to lead us

Send us your feedback — we're listeningJoshua 1:9 — Jesus, Watch Over New Zealand and Lead Us With WisdomFrom London to Christchurch, Auckland, Wellington, Hamilton, Dunedin, and Rotorua — this evening national prayer lifts Aotearoa before God, standing with every family, leader, worker, and community seeking stability, peace, protection, and hope. SCRIPTURE (NIV) - Joshua 1:9 — “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Psalm 23:5 — “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.” PRAYER -  Jesus, tonight we lift the nation of New Zealand before You — from Christchurch to Wellington, Hamilton, Auckland, Dunedin, Rotorua, and every coastal town, rural settlement, and community in between. You see the pressure rising across our land: economic strain, cost-of-living burdens, weather events, political tension, mental-health fatigue, and the quiet fear so many carry about tomorrow. And these pressures mirror the exact long-tail searches trending across Aotearoa right now: prayer for New Zealand tonight, Jesus protect our nation, prayer for Christchurch safety, prayer for national unity NZ, prayer for wisdom for our leaders, prayer for storms and disasters, prayer for cost-of-living crisis NZ, prayer for peace in stressful times, prayer for healing in our communities, prayer for New Zealand's future. Jesus, cover New Zealand with Your peace. Strengthen Christchurch — comfort those facing uncertainty, rebuild weary hearts, restore stability after seasons of strain, and protect every home, workplace, and school. Bring wisdom to leaders in government, clarity to those making heavy decisions, courage to frontline workers, resilience to families feeling stretched, and hope to young people navigating uncertainty about the future. Let Your presence push back fear. Let unity replace division. Let compassion replace frustration. Let peace settle over our cities. Let calm fill our homes. Let courage rise again across the nation. Prepare a table of provision and protection for New Zealand even in the presence of pressures, storms, and challenges. DECLARATION - Jesus, You are Lord over New Zealand. You will guide us, protect us, strengthen us, and lead us with overflowing grace and wisdom.Joshua 1:9 New Zealand prayer, Christchurch national prayer, Psalm 23:5 devotional, prayer for NZ leaders, New Zealand unitSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

S9 E8 — We're living through a season of deep division, political unrest, and global instability. Justin Giboney, political strategist and author of Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around, joins Amy Julia Becker to help us recover a moral imagination shaped by faith—one that resists polarization, refuses hatred, and offers a better way forward in public life.00:00 Guidance from the Civil Rights Generation07:18 The Black Church's Public Witness10:00 The Civil Rights Movement vs Progressive Activism13:52 Forgiveness and Redemption17:28 Navigating the Culture Wars25:39 The AND Campaign: Bridging Divides in Politics28:51 Cultivating Moral Imagination31:51 The Impact of Social Media37:52 Practices for Living Out a Moral Imagination__MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:• Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around: How the Black Church's Public Witness Leads Us out of the Culture War by Justin Giboney • AND Campaign: andcampaign.org • Church Politics podcast • Amy Julia's Take the Next Step podcast: amyjuliabecker.com/step/_WATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTubeSUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.comJOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabeckerLISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/_ABOUT OUR GUEST:Justin Giboney (JD, Vanderbilt University) is an author, ordained minister, attorney, and political strategist. He is the founder and president of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization focused on raising civic literacy, promoting civic pluralism, and equipping Christians to engage politics with the love and truth of Jesus Christ. Justin is dedicated to promoting Christ-centered values as the basis for engagement in politics and social issues. BOOK: Don't Let Nobody Turn You AroundINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/justinegiboney/We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website Thanks for listening!

On Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg, Dani speaks with Sara Farley, Vice President of the Global Food Portfolio at The Rockefeller Foundation. They discuss the intentionality and hope that's needed to build the future we want to see, food as a connector and act of love, and the idea that "systems change isn't so complicated that it's impossible." Plus, hear about what's in the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the concerning findings on household food insecurity from the USDA, the young people in Senegal who are returning from cities to pursue careers in agriculture, and predictions on what, and how, we'll be eating in 2026.  While you're listening, subscribe, rate, and review the show; it would mean the world to us to have your feedback. You can listen to "Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg" wherever you consume your podcasts.

Grain and oilseed markets are entering 2026 under a cloud of uncertainty, marked by hesitant demand and stable supply expectations. According to Neil Townsend of GrainFox, the dominant theme leading us into this new year is “lower for longer,” as both sides of the market struggle to generate upward momentum. Townsend points to stagnating biofuel... Read More

The Second Sunday after Christmas. What if faith isn't about believing a fairy tale, but about recognizing a signal that keeps calling us home? In this Epiphany sermon, Fr. John explores the power of sacred storytelling, doubt and devotion, and the moments of clarity that quietly guide us through darkness toward light. Like the Magi following a star, we reflect on how faith often unfolds not as certainty, but as a journey shaped by memory, longing, and grace.

A few years ago, I listened to this podcast episode from the Atlantic, How to Spend Time on What You Value, after a client sent it to me. You can listen here on Apple and here on Spotify.Let's talk about how our egos can lead us to pursue things that don't always align with what we say is most important to us and/or leads us away from what would actually make us happy. This is NOT to say we shouldn't have ambition or go after full careers. Not at all - I personally am very ambitious and support women going after high-powered careers. Just make sure it's what you truly want and fits with the life you want for yourself. Let's discuss!Additional links you might enjoy:

This week's parashah, Vayechi, is known as a parashah setumah —a closed parashah—because there is no space in the Torah between the end of Vayigash and the beginning of Vayechi. Rashi explains that one reason for this is that the eyes and hearts of the Jewish people became "closed" when Yaakov Avinu passed away, from the pain and pressure of the bondage. The mefarshim ask a powerful question. Rashi himself writes elsewhere that the actual slavery in Mitzrayim did not begin until after the last of the Shevatim passed away. If so, how can Rashi say that immediately after Yaakov's passing their hearts became closed because of the slavery? The Be'er HaParashah, citing the Ma'agalei Tzedek, explains this beautifully. We know from other pesukim that the Shevatim originally came down to Mitzrayim only because of the famine. Once Yaakov passed away, and they went back to Eretz Yisrael to bury him in the Me'arat HaMachpelah, the famine was already long over. Logically, they should have stayed in Eretz Yisrael. Yaakov himself had been commanded to go down to Mitzrayim, but his children had not been given such a command. So why did they return to Mitzrayim? The answer must be that Hashem closed their eyes and hearts from even considering the possibility of staying in Eretz Yisrael. Hashem wanted the decree of slavery to unfold, and therefore He guided them back to Mitzrayim in a way that felt natural and unquestioned. It didn't have to make sense to them, because it was Hashem leading them where they needed to be. This, explains the Ma'agalei Tzedek, is what Rashi means when he says that their eyes and hearts became closed. Not that they were already enslaved, but that Hashem closed off certain lines of thought so that the process He willed could move forward. This is a lesson that repeats itself constantly in our lives. Many times, years later, a person looks back and asks himself: Why did I choose that path? From where I stand now, I never would have made that decision. The answer is often that Hashem wanted him led in that direction. Hashem guides us not only through clear signs, but through closed doors, missed opportunities, delays, and distractions. What looks like nature is pure hashgacha. Rabbi Elimelech Biderman shared a remarkable story that illustrates this idea in a very tangible way. In Brooklyn, there is a man named Rabbi Yosef who learns regularly with another Jew who, until about a year ago, was very far from Judaism. They learn together by phone several times a week, and slowly, with siyata d'Shmaya, this man has been growing in his observance. A few weeks ago, on Erev Chanukah, Rabbi Yosef discovered that his learning partner had put on tefillin only once in his entire life. Rabbi Yosef spoke to him about the importance of the mitzvah and encouraged him to start wearing tefillin daily. The man replied that he didn't own his own tefillin. He only had an inherited pair—small tefillin of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam, as was his family custom to wear both together. But the straps had faded from black to white. Rabbi Yosef immediately understood that the tefillin were almost certainly pasul. At the same time, he knew that this man was not yet ready to hear that he needed to spend a large sum of money on new tefillin. So Rabbi Yosef decided, quietly, that he would try to raise the money himself and buy him proper tefillin according to his custom. The very next day, Rabbi Yosef woke up early, as usual, and learned with a different chavruta by phone at six in the morning. After that, however, a series of unusual delays began. One thing after another went wrong, and he missed his regular minyan. He went to a different shul on the same block, but again encountered obstacles and could not pray with that minyan either. Finally, he walked to another shul a block away, where the minyan was much later than the time he normally prays. As soon as he entered the shul, his eyes were drawn to a small tefillin bag. Attached to it was a sign that read: "Anyone who needs this may take it." He opened the bag and could hardly believe what he saw. Inside were two small pairs of tefillin—Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam. He sent them to a sofer to be checked, and they were found to be completely kosher. At that moment, everything became clear. All the delays, all the missed minyanim, all the frustrations of that morning were not accidents. They were Hashem closing one door after another in order to lead Rabbi Yosef precisely to the place where those tefillin were waiting. Finding tefillin left for the taking is rare enough. Finding two small, kosher pairs of Rashi and Rabbeinu Tam was nothing short of astonishing. It was as if Hashem had prepared them in advance, custom-made for this man, and simply needed Rabbi Yosef to arrive at the right place at the right time. This is the message of the parashah. Hashem is constantly leading us—sometimes by opening our eyes, and sometimes by closing them. Our job is not always to understand in the moment, but to trust that every delay, every detour, and every missed plan is part of a precise Divine guidance. Shabbat Shalom.

Our guest host today is Fortis Institute Fellow Libby Glosson from The Better Way Podcast! Segment 1 • Culture says “follow your feelings,” while influencers say “crush them”, and neither is biblical. • The Stoic mindset promises control, but offers counterfeit freedom. • God feels holy emotions - we shouldn't be afraid of ours. Segment 2 • The Bible doesn't say “suck it up”, but submit emotions to truth. • Even “hidden” feelings like anger or fear can be sinful if they contradict God's Word. • What do your emotions reveal about what you worship? Segment 3 • Emotional exhibitionism turns private feelings into public performances. • Oversharing isn't always authenticity—it can be manipulation masked as vulnerability. • Biblical modesty isn't just about clothing, but we carry our hearts, too. Segment 4 • What does it mean to show our emotions indecently? • True modesty humbles the heart—no gushing, no tantrums, no self-advertising. • Sanctification shapes not just your mind and behavior, but your emotions too. ___ Thanks for listening! Wretched Radio would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Wretched Radio we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

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The story of Christ’s birth is filled with divine reversals—moments where God chose humility over grandeur and simplicity over splendor. Instead of being born in a palace fit for a king, Jesus entered the world in a lowly manger among livestock, revealing a Savior who draws near to the humble. The Magi, guided by God’s star and later by His Spirit, demonstrate how no one finds Jesus on their own—He leads us to Himself. This season, we are invited to return to the manger with hearts open to wonder, worship, and the profound meaning of Christ’s humble arrival. Main Takeaways You’ll learn why Jesus’ humble birthplace reveals God’s upside-down kingdom and His heart for the lowly. Discover how the Magi’s journey shows that God Himself leads people to Christ. Understand the prophetic connections between Isaiah 53, Luke 2, and Matthew 2. Reflect on how the Holy Spirit guides believers today to continually rediscover Christ. Be encouraged to seek Jesus wholeheartedly and worship Him with the same joy and reverence as the Magi. Bible Verse References Luke 2:7 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/2-7.html Isaiah 53:2 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/isaiah/53-2.html Matthew 2:1–2 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/passage/?q=matthew+2:1-2 Matthew 2:3–6 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/passage/?q=matthew+2:3-6 Matthew 2:7–8 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/passage/?q=matthew+2:7-8 Matthew 2:9–12 – https://www.biblestudytools.com/matthew/passage/?q=matthew+2:9-12 Your Daily Prayer Dear Father,As we enter this Christmas season, lead our hearts to the manger—to Jesus. Open our eyes to the wonder of His humble birth and the beauty of Your plan. Help us seek Him wholeheartedly, like the Magi, and worship Him with joy, awe, and reverence. Soften our hearts to lay our treasures before Him and guide us by Your Holy Spirit to know Him more deeply and to lead others to Him.In Jesus’ name, Amen. Want More? Subscribe to Your Daily Prayer for daily devotionals delivered straight to your favorite podcast app. Leave a rating or review to help others discover biblical encouragement. Visit LifeAudio.com to explore more faith-building podcasts. Read more Christmas devotionals and Bible studies at Crosswalk.com and Christianity.com. Relevant Links & Resources Christmas devotionals, Bible studies, and spiritual reflections:Crosswalk.com – https://www.crosswalk.comChristianity.com – https://www.christianity.com Scripture study tools for today’s passages:BibleStudyTools.com – https://www.biblestudytools.com/luke/2-7.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

November 30, 2025-Teach Us to Pray, Part 6: Lead Us Not into Temptation-Luke 11:1-4-Dr. Tom Richter by First Baptist Cullman

From 1 John 2

You can't live a Godly life with an ungodly inner circle. Who you keep close shapes who you become.

November, 2025

The latest Epstein file release has been eye-opening to say the least. Extremely successful men with moral bankruptcy, pursuing their vanity through the temptations of a mysterious man. It sparked quite a reflection for me, which I spend time sharing here. I'm sure it will bring a meaningful reflection to you as well. Thanks for listening. As always, Much Love ❤️ and please take care.

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In Rutger Bregman's first book, Utopia for Realists, the historian describes a rosy vision of the future – one with 15-hour work weeks, universal basic income and massive wealth redistribution.It's a vision that, in the age of artificial intelligence, now seems increasingly possible.But utopia is far from guaranteed. Many experts predict that AI will also lead to mass job loss, the development of new bioweapons and, potentially, the extinction of our species.So if you're building a technology that could either save the world or destroy it – is that a moral pursuit?These kinds of thorny questions are at the heart of Bregman's latest book, Moral Ambition. In a sweeping conversation that takes us from the invention of the birth control pill to the British Abolitionist movement, Bregman and I discuss what a good life looks like (spoiler: he thinks the death of work might not be such a bad thing) – and whether AI can help get us there.Mentioned: Moral Ambition, by Rutger BregmanUtopia for Realists, by Rutger Bregman If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: The Case Against Superintelligent AI, by Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate SoaresMachines Like Us is produced by Mitchell Stuart. Our theme song is by Chris Kelly. Video editing by Emily Graves. Our executive producer is James Milward. Special thanks to Angela Pacienza and the team at The Globe and Mail.Support for Machines Like Us is provided by CIFAR and the Max Bell School of Public Policy at McGill University. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pastor Rob Byker joins us with a message from Matthew 6:13 and 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, titled “Lead Us Not Into Temptation." Every Christian faces three powerful foes: the world, the flesh and the devil. Each one seeks to draw us away from God's will, yet Jesus calls us to seek first His kingdom and His righteousness. On our own we are not strong enough to resist temptation, but God gives the strength we need to stay faithful. As Paul reminds us, “He is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.”

In this conversation, I talk with Justin Giboney, cofounder of the AND Campaign and author of Don't Let Nobody Turn You Around, about how we can follow Jesus faithfully in the midst of the culture war. Justin shares how the civil rights generation embodied both conviction and compassion, and what it looks like to recover that kind of moral imagination today. We talk about seeing the sin in ourselves and the image of God in our opponents, moving from blind certainty to humble conviction, and bearing the cross in the public square. This episode calls us to reimagine public faith beyond partisanship and to embody the way of Jesus with courage, truth, and love.Justin Giboney is an attorney, political strategist, and civic leader based in Atlanta, GA. As the co-founder and president of the AND Campaign, a Christian civic organization, Justin focuses on the intersection between faith and politics. In 2012 and 2016 Georgia's 5th congressional district elected him as a delegate for the Democratic National Convention. He's the co-author of Compassion (&) Conviction – The AND Campaign's Guide to Faithful Civic Engagement and the forthcoming book – “Don't Let Nobody Turn you Around: How the Black Church's Public Witness Leads Us out of the Culture War.” His work has been featured in publications such as including the New York Times and Christianity Today.Justin's Book:Don't Let Nobody Turn You AroundJustin's Recommendation:BelieveConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo 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 Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

Election Day is more than a civic duty—it’s an opportunity to honor God with the choices we make at the ballot box. Deuteronomy 30:19 reminds us to “choose life,” aligning our decisions with God’s ways so that blessings flow to us and our communities. Voting as a Christian is about more than candidates or parties; it’s about reflecting God’s principles and demonstrating the heart of faith in action. Highlights Christians are called to vote with discernment, seeking God’s guidance and aligning choices with His Word. Election Day historically has been viewed as a sacred responsibility to uphold godly principles in governance. Individual votes matter—John Wesley emphasized acting “as if the whole election depended on your single vote.” Abstaining from voting can have spiritual consequences (James 4:17). Voting reflects the values of our hearts and serves as a declaration of faith (Psalm 119:30, Joshua 24:15). Praying and humbling ourselves before God ensures our votes honor Him and contribute to healing the land (2 Chronicles 7:14). A biblically guided approach to elections helps Christians navigate political and moral complexities faithfully. Join the Conversation How do you ensure your vote reflects your faith? What steps can you take this Election Day to seek God’s guidance in your civic decisions? Share your thoughts with #VotingWithFaith #ChooseLife #ChristianVote.

By Jay Ledbetter - Temptation is a lifelong spiritual struggle rooted in our own desires, intensified by the enemy, and present even in the trials God allows for our growth. Join this study to see how Jesus' instruction to pray “Lead us not into temptation” is a daily plea for God's protection, strength, and the

Have you ever felt completely lost—physically, emotionally, or spiritually—and wondered if God or your angels were still there? In this solo episode, I share a true story from my grandmother's life and another miraculous story from the book Guardian Angels: True Stories of Answered Prayers. Both remind us that when we pause, pray, and ask for help, heaven responds in ways we can't explain. This episode is a heartfelt invitation to trust, to ask, and to let your angels lead you home. Have questions about The Angel Membership or Angel Reiki School? Book a free Discovery Call with Julie: https://calendly.com/juliejancius/discovery-call Angel Reiki School (Online) Starts the 1st of every month Learn from anywhere: https://theangelmedium.com/get-certified Book a 1-on-1 Angel Reading With Julie Connect with your angels and loved ones in Heaven: https://theangelmedium.com/readings Want a Free Reading? We're selecting 50+ volunteers for free readings at the in-person Angel Reiki School. Leave a 5-star review of the podcast and copy/paste it here for a chance to win: https://theangelmedium.com/contact Episode Highlights:   Julie shares her grandmother's miraculous angel encounter • A true story of divine rescue from Guardian Angels: True Stories of Answered Prayers • The power of prayer and asking for God's help in times of fear • Reflections on near-death experiences and divine intervention • Julie's message: you are never truly lost—just ask Connect with Julie: https://theangelmedium.com/ | https://www.instagram.com/angelpodcast/

On this podcast I seek to redefine beauty as “the life of God at work in us and all around us.” In today's episode, Courtney Ellis helps us experience the life of God at work in nature, specifically among birds. Courtney Ellis is an author, speaker, pastor, and host of The Thing with Feathers Podcast. She holds a master's degree in English literature from Loyola University, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and alongside her husband, she pastors Presbyterian Church of the Master in Orange County, California.In my time with Courtney, we discuss her latest book, Looking Up: A Birder's Guide to Hope Through Grief. Courtney shares how birding can be a gateway to a deepening awareness of beauty in the world, how it can lead us to hope, and why she sees birding as a spiritual practice. In short, Courtney helps us see that birds remind us that God is at work all around us and that He is with us; all we have to do is look up.Buy Melissa L. Johnson's book, Soul-Deep Beauty: Fighting for Our True Worth in a World Demanding Flawless, here. Learn more about Impossible Beauty and join the community here.

The final week of the series, "The Lord's Prayer", focuses on the phrase "and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil." This is a reminder of God's protection as we respond to spiritual testing. Testing is both real and necessary—God doesn't tempt us, but He allows tests to strengthen our faith, reveal our weaknesses, and teach us dependence on Him. Examples from Jesus's wilderness temptation and the Israelites' trials we can see that trials are opportunities for growth and perseverance, not punishment. Ultimately, God is faithful—He provides strength and a way to endure.

Send us a textHave you ever wondered how to actually live out Philippians 4:6–7—“Do not be anxious about anything”? It sounds impossible in a world full of uncertainty, doesn't it? In this episode of Small Beginnings with Sara, I walk through what Paul really meant when he wrote those words and how we can practically receive the peace of God that transcends all understanding.Together, we'll unpack what it looks like to: 

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