Podcasts about lepers

Luke 17Andrew and Edwin discuss the lepers Jesus healed and the need to give thanks as well as a surprising turn of grace for unworthy servants.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26941The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

The San Francisco Film Preserve is bringing the Re:Vision Film Festival to the Roxie Theater in San Francisco from September 24-27, so we've got a preview of their most bizarre double bill + we're paying tribute to the great Tim Curry with his most punk movie ever. First, Re:Vision is bringing a restored print of an El Santo sex film to the Roxie with LOS LEPROSOS Y EL SEXO aka LEPERS AND SEX an extreme oddity from 1970 where Calderon Studios took a lucha libre western and added softcore sex scenes to it for International audiences. It's hard to believe that the movie isn't just an urban legend, but an original negative was discovered in the mid-2010s and restored to all its sleazy glory by Cinema Preservation Alliance and Permanencia Voluntaria in 2022. Known without the sex scenes as SANTO VS. THE RIDERS OF TERROR, this version has escaped lepers terrorizing a small town and breaking in on any couples who are getting it on, and only the masked wrestling legend EL SANTO can restore justice and order! Directed by Mexican exploitation maestro René Cardona, who also baffled audiences with SANTA CLAUS (1959), which we featured in last year's Christmas episode. LOS LEPROSOS Y EL SEXO screens at the Roxie on Saturday, Sept. 29th at 9 p.m. with Pteryphlegia (1986), a sci-fi short from the Netherlands featuring the prog rock sounds of YES, and lucky for you, we have YES obsessive and Greg's cousin Darren Norris to parse all the needle drops. Find out how to buy tickets at the Roxie's website here: https://roxie.com/film/revision-lepers-sex-aka-santo-vs-the-riders-of-terror/ And find out more about the SF Film Preserve and Re:Vision here: https://filmpreserve.org/revision/ And then, the great Tim Curry left us on August 25th, so we're paying tribute to him with TIMES SQUARE, a punk rock drama with a mostly banger soundtrack set in the sleaze of pre-Disneyfied New York in 1980. Robin Johnson and Trini Alvarado are troubled teens who escape from a mental hospital and start a new wave rebellion and Curry is the sleazy DJ who seeks to exploit them. Directed by Allan Moyle (EMPIRE RECORDS) and featuring the music of The Ramones, Talking Heads, The Pretenders, Gary Neuman, The Cars, and Robin Gibb (!). Yes, Robin Gibb. Good thing Cory and Darren can music geek out and make sense of all this. TIMES SQUARE is part of the Criterion Channel's awesome Girl Bands! collection. Hosts: Cory Sklar, Bob Calhoun, and Darren Norris Greg Franklin was at a screening of his award-winning animated short THE WHISTLE and Philena went back to college! We'll get her back after finals. NEXT EPISODE: It's sexy 70s vampires for Halloween! OMFYS theme song by Chaki the Funk Wizard. Used with permission "Grassy Hill" by Huma Huma, "Aztec Empress by Jimena Contreras and "Celestial Distortion" courtesy of YouTube Audio Library. Archival and trailer audio courtesy of Archive.org. Web: www.oldmoviesforyoungstoners.com Instagram (Meta): oldmoviesforyoungstoners Bluesky: @oldmoviesystoners.bsky.social Contact: oldmoviesforyoungstoners@gmail.com

September 9, 2026 Wednesday Evening Worship 4 Lepers (II KIngs 7:3-11) Pastor Kevin Humphreys

Dit is de 277e aflevering van de Slimmer Presteren Podcast, over sport, onderzoek en innovatie. In deze aflevering hebben Gerrit Heijkoop en Jurgen van Teeffelen het over:Fietsketting smeren: olie of wax, en hoe vaak?INLEIDING:Levert een goed gesmeerde fietsketting je echt snelheid op? Het gemeten verlies van je aandrijflijn valt flink tegen, en toch laat je het beter niet zitten.Onderzoekers van de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam maten een vermogensverlies van 2,1 procent in de aandrijflijn van een racefiets. Op 250 watt is dat ruim vijf watt, en daar valt in de praktijk hooguit een fractie van te winnen. De echte opbrengst van poetsen en smeren zit ergens anders: in de levensduur van je onderdelen.In deze aflevering beantwoordt Remco Schouten, verantwoordelijk voor productontwikkeling bij fietsverzorgingsmerk CyclOn, de vragen die jullie instuurden:Wat is het verschil tussen dry, wet en all weather lube?Waarom kun je olie en wax beter niet mengen?Is hot wax het gedoe waard?En mag je nou wel of geen hogedrukspuit gebruiken?Daarnaast: kun je een wedstrijduitslag corrigeren voor leeftijd? Na de crosstriatlon van RZC Renkum, waar tussen Gerrit Heijkoop en Jurgen van Teeffelen twaalf jaar leeftijdsverschil zit, gaat het over de tabellen van Ironman, over onderzoek naar veroudering bij triatleten, en over wat zo'n correctie werkelijk blootlegt.Vragen die in deze aflevering worden beantwoord:Handige bronnen en links:Alle shownotes, bronnen en links: https://slimmer-presteren-podcast.nl/seizoen-14/277-fietsketting-smeren-olie-of-wax/De publicatie van de Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam over vermogensverlies in de kettingaandrijving: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12283-023-00439-zHet onderzoek van Lepers en collega's naar veroudering bij triatleten: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20166005/De leeftijdsstandaarden van Ironman: https://www.ironman.com/qualificationMeer over CyclOn: https://www.cyclonbikecare.com/nl-nl/De Slimmer Presteren Podcast, over sport, onderzoek en innovatie, met Gerrit Heijkoop en Jurgen van Teeffelen. Luister via de website, Spotify, Podimo, Apple Podcasts of elke podcast app: https://slimmer-presteren-podcast.nl—-De Slimmer Presteren Podcast is een initiatief van Gerrit Heijkoop en Jurgen van Teeffelen. Vanaf begin 2020 bespreken zij wekelijks een onderwerp op het gebied van sport, onderzoek en innovatie.Zie ook:WEB: https://slimmer-presteren-podcast.nlINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/SlimmerPodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/slimmer-presteren-podcastPODCAST PLAYERS: https://slimmer-presteren.captivate.fm/listenVRIEND VAN DE SHOW: https://vriendvandeshow.nl/slimmerpodcastMentioned in this episode:Partner CyclOn Bikecare: een glimlach voor je fiets--- Partner van Slimmer Presteren Deze aflevering bevat een advertentie van CyclOn, specialist in fietsverzorging uit Schaijk. We legden ruim veertig vragen van luisteraars over poetsen en smeren voor aan Remco Schouten van CyclOn. Zijn antwoorden hoor je van september tot en met oktober 2026 aan het eind van elke nieuwe aflevering. Wil je zelf aan de slag? In september en oktober 2026 krijg je 25% korting op het hele assortiment met de code: slimmerpresteren CyclOn WebshopDoneer ons een kop of pot koffie

September 3, 2026Today's Reading: Catechism: What is the benefit of this eating and drinking?Daily Lectionary: 1 Kings 19:1-21; 1 Kings 20:1-22:53; Ephesians 3:1-21“What is the benefit of this eating and drinking? These words, ‘Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins,' show us that in the Sacrament forgiveness of sins, life and salvation are given us through these words. For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation.” (Small Catechism VI.2)In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.God has a powerful Word. When there was nothing, God spoke, and a whole world came into being. When God sent Word by His prophets, what they predicted came true. God brought about what seemed impossible at the time—the most unlikely thing to happen—and yet God did it. When God commanded a fish to both swallow Jonah and to be the first submarine in human history, carrying Jonah to Nineveh, the fish did it. When God's Son made man spoke, His Word was also powerful. Storms were stilled. Lepers were cleansed. The deaf heard. The blind saw. Dead people became living again. So it is no surprise that the words “Given and shed for you for the forgiveness of sins” also are powerful. In the Lord's Supper, these words place God's own forgiveness in the body and blood of Jesus which is in and with the bread. All who take the Sacrament eat the body and drink the blood of Jesus. But only those who take it in faith in these words receive forgiveness there. God's Word puts this forgiving body and blood in the bread and wine. Faith receives forgiveness from there.And an even greater gift is that this forgiveness is not alone. It comes with other gifts of God as well, brought by His powerful Word. For life and salvation also are companions of forgiveness. It's as if they were friends who cannot be separated. For where there is forgiveness of sins, there is also life and salvation. What kind of life? Life before God. Renewed life by the forgiveness of sins that Jesus' death won and that the Sacrament seals to you. And eternal life too! The Lord's Supper is the medicine of immortality, the true fruit of the tree of life, that all who eat of it and also have faith in these words find this life that God gives. Here, salvation is received as well. Forgiveness is the word spoken by God on the last day to His believers. And the Sacrament brings that end-time forgiveness and salvation to His believers now as the first taste of heaven. So come when your pastor offers the Sacrament, and come spiritually hungry. You will be fed, because the powerful Word of God makes this food to be equally as powerful.In the Name + of Jesus. Amen.“For Your consoling Supper, Lord, Be praised throughout all ages! Preserve it, for in ev'ry place The world against it rages. Grant that this sacrament may be A blessed comfort unto me When living and when dying.” (LSB 622:8)Rev. Robert Mayes, pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Zion St. John Lutheran Church, Beemer and Wisner, NE.

COYOTE VS. ACME has crushed the box office, or at least exceeded expectations, so GREG FRANKLIN returns to the podcast that he co-created to talk LOONEY TUNES with Bob for this special "mini" episode, which turns out to be our second longest episode ever. It is the MY DINNER WITH ANDRE of OMFYS episodes. Just two dudes talking, and talking and talking. But hey, Cory always tells Bob that "people like long podcasts," so here we are. In a world of super hero fanboys, Greg is a funny animal guy, and he's an award-winning animator and co-founder of Six Point Harness Studios, so you're getting an expert opinion here. In planning this episode, Greg said, "I can Looney Tunes for hours," and he proves it right here with in-depth analysis of the works of Chuck Jones, Bob Clapmpett, Friz Freling, Carl Stalling and Mel Blanc, just to name a few. Here is a list of the cartoons discussed by Greg and Bob in this epic episode with the Tubi season and episode numbers, so you can find them more easily. Tubi bundles each short into "episodes" consisting of three cartoons, so these might not be the first Looney Tune in each episode, but they're in there... Somewhere. S09:E07 - The Great Piggy Bank Robbery (1946). Bob Clampett S01:E04 - The Night of the Living Duck S07:E15 - The Scarlet Pumpernickel S09:E02 - The Big Snooze (1946). Clampett/Arthur Davis S10:E06 - Falling Hare (1943) S13:E09 - Book Revue (1946). Clampett S10:E01 - Wackiki Wabbit (1943). Jones S04:E12 - There They Go-Go-Go (1956). Jones S04:E20 - One Froggy Evening (1955). Chuck Jones S04:E17 - To Hare Is Human (1956). Jones. S05:E01 - Double or Mutton (1955). Jones. S04:E05 - Three Little Bops (1957). Freling S04:E06 - Birds Anonymous (1957). Friz Freling. S08:E03 - French Rarebit (1951) S09:E11 - Draftee Daffy (1945). Clampett S08:E20 - Easter Yeggs (1947). McKimson S10:E18 - Eatin' on the Cuff (1942). Clampett S10:E12 - The Dover Boys (1942). Jones S06:E12 - Water, Water Every Hare (1952). Chuck Jones S08:E20 - Birth of a Notion (1947). McKimson/Clampett S09:E07 - Hair-Raising Hare (46). Jones P.S. We owe Hell on Frisco Bay a Roxie Theater gift certificate if he actually adds all of these tunes to our Letterbxd page. (Thanks Brian!) Co-hosts: Greg Franklin and Bob Calhoun Cory and Philena are on assignment Old Movies for Young Stoners theme by Chaki the Funk Wizard Public Domain Looney Tunes audio courtesy of Archive.org List of public domain Looney Tunes: https://looneytunes.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_Warner_Bros._cartoons_that_are_currently_in_the_public_domain_in_the_United_States List of Looney Tunes shorts on Tubi, in chronological order: https://www.reddit.com/r/looneytunes/comments/1nkawpf/list_of_looney_tunes_shorts_on_tubi_but_in/ NEXT EPISODE: Re:Vision Film Fest with Lepers & Sex AKA Santo vs The Riders of Terror (1970) and Pteryphlegia (1986). Subscribe so you don't miss it! Web: www.oldmoviesforyoungstoners.com Instagram (Meta): oldmoviesforyoungstoners Bluesky: @oldmoviesystoners.bsky.social Contact: oldmoviesforyoungstoners@gmail.com

Leviticus: Bleached By Blood With Dr. Clint Archer. Tonight's Sermon Is "Skin In The Game: Lessons From Lepers" From Leviticus 13-14. Sermon Outline - Understanding The Significance Of Leprosy In The Bible Through 3 Aspects Of The Law: 1. The Leper's Plight 2. The Leper's Picture 3. The Leper's Hope

Direction Port-de-Bouc, où Julien Lepers anime une soirée camping par une version revisitée de Questions pour un champion. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ce vendredi 28 août, Laurent Gerra imitait Philippe de Villiers, Fabrice Luchini, Julien Lepers et Jean-Baptiste Guégan. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In April, 1321, the lepers of Southern France found themselves accused of poisoning the community wells, with some sort of powder. They were, the theory went, attempting to spread leprosy to the rest of the population. They weren't doing that, or anything like that, but they were tortured and executed, and the leprosaria, the houses where they lived, were taken over, and all of the goods and moneys belonging to either the lepers or the leprosaria were confiscated. Soon after the lepers started getting decimated (along with foreigners, just cause they were there), the focus moved to the Jews, who were also tortured and executed, the survivors mostly leaving the country. For a while, Southern France had few lepers and few Jews. Anne is really happy that she gets to explain leprosy and tout the Leprosy Museum in Bergen, Norway, and Michell adores the scholar she found who explains why the whole horrible debacle happened. It was money. Follow the money.

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There is a war being fought right now that has nothing to do with the size of what you're holding. It has everything to do with what your enemy thinks you're holding.Samaria is under siege. Famine has reached the point of horror — a donkey's head sells for eighty shekels of silver (2 Kings 6:25). The king is ready to execute the prophet who dared to say deliverance was a day away. And outside the gate sit four men nobody is counting: lepers, quarantined, starving, with nothing left to lose. "Why sit we here until we die?" (2 Kings 7:3).They rise at twilight and walk toward the Aramean camp expecting either mercy or death. What they find is an empty camp — tents still standing, silver and gold still stacked, food untouched. The army that had strangled a nation for months is gone.

Ten lepers are healed, but only one returns in gratitude. Saving faith recognizes the King and worships Him. Gratitude is the fruit of grace. Visit us online at: RenewalChurch.net

En ce début d'été, Julien Lepers présente une toute nouvelle édition de Question pour un champion, spécial camping. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Ce vendredi 26 juin, Laurent Gerra a imité Stéphane Bern, Pierre Arditi, Jacky Chiasson, Julien Lepers et Patrick Balkany. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Read OnlineWhen Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I will do it. Be made clean.” His leprosy was cleansed immediately. Matthew 8:1–3After leading the Israelites out of Egypt, God gave Moses not only the Ten Commandments but also laws governing daily life, including regulations on ritual purity. Among these were strict laws regarding leprosy, a contagious and incurable disease at the time. Lepers were forbidden to touch anyone, were isolated from the community, barred from worship, and required to cry out “Unclean, unclean” when approaching others. Beyond preventing disease, these laws had a deeper spiritual meaning: leprosy became a symbol of sin, which defiles the soul and separates us from the holiness of God, necessitating divine purification.In today's Gospel, Jesus fulfills and transcends the requirements of the Mosaic Law by touching and healing a leper. Under the Law, contact with a leper rendered a person unclean, yet Christ's divine power reverses this order. The leper's touch does not defile Jesus; instead, it purifies the leper. In this miraculous act, Jesus reveals a deeper spiritual reality: it is only through His touch of divine grace that sinners are truly cleansed and restored to communion with God. No longer does impurity separate man from holiness; rather, in Christ, holiness overcomes impurity, offering reconciliation and healing to all who seek Him in faith.The scene unfolds immediately after Jesus concludes His Sermon on the Mount and descends from the mountain. This imagery echoes Moses descending from Mount Sinai after receiving the Ten Commandments. Yet, while Moses brought down a law written on stone, Jesus, the new and greater Moses, descends not merely as a lawgiver but as the very embodiment of the New Covenant. In Him, the Law is not only taught but fulfilled and perfected. Whereas the Mosaic Law prescribed ritual separation from impurity, Christ now draws near to the unclean, extending the Divine Mercy that alone can fully restore and sanctify.The leper perfectly models how we ought to approach Jesus and the New Law of grace. He does not demand healing, nor even explicitly ask for it; rather, he simply professes faith in who Jesus is and what He can do: “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” In addressing Jesus as “Lord,” the leper acknowledges His divine authority, recognizing Him not merely as a miracle-worker, but as the One who has dominion over sickness, impurity, and all creation. Furthermore, the leper displays not only trust in Jesus' power but also surrender to His divine will. He does not presume to dictate the outcome but submits himself entirely to the Lord's mercy.Too often, we approach God with a kind of spiritual wish list, treating prayer as a means of securing our desires rather than aligning ourselves with His will. Like the leper, we must transform our prayer from self-centered petitions to acts of faith and trust. First, we acknowledge God's sovereignty—that He alone is the all-powerful Lord, capable of healing every wound and forgiving every sin. Second, we surrender completely to His will, trusting that He knows and desires what is best for us. How beautiful it is to pray, “Lord, if You wish…” or “Lord, as You will…”—a prayer that reflects a petition Jesus had just taught on the mountain: “Thy will be done.”Reflect today on this humble leper and the example he sets for perfect prayer. We do not need to convince God to help us; He desires it far more than we do. Call to mind those areas of your life that, like leprosy of old, separate you from God and His Church, leaving you in need of His healing grace. Entrust your wounds to the Lord with humility and trust, laying them before His mercy. Seek Him in prayer and especially in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and like the leper, you too will hear Him say, “I will do it. Be made clean.”Lord of perfect mercy, You desire my cleansing far more than I do, and You alone can accomplish it. Like the leper, I profess my faith in You as the New Moses, the Perfect Lawgiver, and the Divine Healer. All that You say and do is holy, restoring my soul and leading me to life. I surrender myself entirely to You—my wounds, my sins, my weaknesses. Let Your will alone be done in me, O Lord, for through Your touch, I find my healing and peace. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Georg Pencz, CC0, via Wikimedia CommonsSource: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

Ce lundi 22 juin, Laurent Gerra a imité Patrick Bruel, Julien Lepers, Marine Le Pen et Céline Dion. Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Tous les jours, retrouvez le meilleur des archives de Laurent Gerra en podcast sur RTL.fr, l'application et toutes vos plateformes.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

durée : 00:05:28 - Le 5/7 - par : Mathilde Munos - Dans le Technicentre SNCF de Pantin, les équipes assurent la maintenance et la logistique des rames TGV. Léo Lepers, gestionnaire de flotte, présente son travail quotidien pour garantir la circulation des trains malgré les aléas. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:05:28 - Les interviews d'Inter - par : Mathilde Munos - Dans le Technicentre SNCF de Pantin, les équipes assurent la maintenance et la logistique des rames TGV. Léo Lepers, gestionnaire de flotte, présente son travail quotidien pour garantir la circulation des trains malgré les aléas. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

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Have you ever given something special to someone who didn't say thank you? How did that make you feel? Once Jesus helped some men get well. What do you think they did?“God, I will give you thanks forever.” PSALM 30:12, NIV. We worship Jesus when we thank

Have you ever given something special to someone who didn't say thank you? How did that make you feel? Once Jesus helped some men get well. What do you think they did?“God, I will give you thanks forever.” PSALM 30:12, NIV. We worship Jesus when we thank

On the latest and greatest edition of the little program that could, we discuss bodybuilders, Ryan's pipe dream of moving states again, our recent outing to AEW Dynamite, and Erik's rat encounters.And for our science, Ryan ranks things that don't exist anymore, and we watch Booker T call out Hulk Hogan.Hard Mark Merch: https://hard-mark-podcast.creator-spring.com/Official Ryan Murphy Match Ranking: https://hardmarkpodcast.wordpress.com/Hard Mark Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hardmarkpodcast

Nouveaux pilotes, un brin déjantés, à bord de la Libre Antenne sur RMC ! Jean-Christophe Drouet et Julien Cazarre prennent le relais. Après les grands matchs, quand la lumière reste allumée pour les vrais passionnés, place à la Libre Antenne : un espace à part, entre passion, humour et dérision, débats enflammés, franc-parler et second degré. Un rendez-vous nocturne à la Cazarre, où l'on parle foot bien sûr, mais aussi mauvaise foi, vannes, imitations et grands moments de radio imprévisibles !

May 10th, 2026:  Damien - The Contagious Saint;  Use Your Talents for God;  St Damien of the Lepers;  The Gifts God Gave You;  The Eucharist & St Damien;  Scandal - Falling Away from God

Dans l'émission du 4 avril 2026, Marc-Antoine Le Bret a imité David Guetta, Julien Lepers et Laurent Delahousse ! Retrouvez tous les jours le meilleur des Grosses Têtes en podcast sur RTL.fr et l'application RTL.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans l'émission du 4 avril 2026, Marc-Antoine Le Bret a imité David Guetta, Julien Lepers et Laurent Delahousse ! Retrouvez tous les jours le meilleur des Grosses Têtes en podcast sur RTL.fr et l'application RTL.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Where can we plainly see Faith in practice? Luke 17:5-6 -the parable of the mustard seed, 7-10- the master of the household and his slave and verses 11-19- the story of the 10 Lepers illustrate what faith is and what it isn't. Receiving, understanding, acting on personal revelation and becoming the sons and daughters of Jesus Christ is the object of our faith. Humility is the ounce of prevention from faith becoming self exalting. Obedience is the path on which the blessing of sanctification is received. As we receive a blessing from God in gratitude we glorify him. Alma 32 gives the blueprint of the experiment of faith that we may partake of the fruit of spiritual rebirth. Faith precedes the miracle (Ether 12:12). When a person walks the path of obedience hearkening to the words of Christ they undergo a transformative process even a mighty change of heart (Mosiah 5). Or in other words, the endowment of charity from God to the individual as a result of their entering into and keeping covenant with Him is manifested (Moroni 7:25-26, Mosiah 13:1-9, Mosiah 17:12-20). Phil illustrates these principles of exercising faith from the accounts of the lives of Abraham, Enoch, and Moses (Book of Jasher 9, 1 Book of Enoch 81 & 84, 2 Enoch 33:1-8, 44:1-3 and 66:1-7). "I give unto you these sayings that you may understand and know how to worship, and know what you worship"…(receiving truth and light is what changes a man or woman)..."that you may come unto the Father in my name and in due time receive of his fulness" (D&C 93:19, 27-28).Come and learn the Doctrine of Christ.  TheRedemptionOfZion.org 

As an estranged mother, your heart's desire is to fix what's broken between your adult child and you. But maybe everything around you seems to point to no repair in sight. But what you see isn't all there is. In this episode, we look at the story of the 10 lepers, and I'll tell you why you must be like the lepers in order to have reconciliation with your estranged child. Brew some decaf tea, settle in and let's talk about it.  . Next Steps: 1) Apply for your FREE consultation to talk to Jenny 1:1. Find out the exact path forward to feeling better and greatly increasing your chances of getting your son or daughter back in your life. And learn how estrangement coaching can get you there: www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/schedule    ⬇️ 2) Access your audio meditation to help you cast your anxieties and worries about estrangement at the feet of Jesus: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/meditation   ⬇️ 3) Join the free Facebook support community for Christian estranged mothers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/christianestrangedmothers    ⬇️ 4) Download Your Free Guide Of What To Do When Your Adult Child Estranges: https://www.theestrangedmomcoach.com/child-estrangement-next-steps  . Client Reviews… ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and guidance received in the most tragic time of my life from coach Jenny Good. Her faith, compassion, understanding, dedication and display of radical love has truly been life-changing for me. I was so overwhelmed with feelings of confusion, guilt, and sadness. I felt lost and didn't know how to navigate through the emotional turmoil I was experiencing. However, from the very first call, Jenny created a safe and non-judgmental space for me to share my details. Her ability to listen attentively and empathize while helping me understand a different way of thinking is truly remarkable. She understood my feelings and offered tools each session in ways I have not experienced even from therapy. I am forever thankful for the medicine she has poured into me to be the very best version of myself! This has rippled into all areas of life for me. Jenny's teachings have produced results reconnecting me with my estranged daughter! Thank you for being the vessel of unwavering faith & love that so many of us could benefit from, estranged or not. A true Godsend.  - Melinda Wyman . ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son  Having a coach and mentor who is rooted in Christ is very important. I've experienced so much inner healing with Jenny as my Coach. I am living a truly happy life, and I reconciled with my son! I feel empowered to continue stepping into my full power as a mother and to live a life where my children matter, but they don't determine my worth. I am me again. - Carol Adams

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Sermon Summary: The Resurrection Changes Everything 1. A Case for the Resurrection Coleton begins by challenging the assumption that belief in Jesus' resurrection requires blind faith. Instead, he invites us to consider the evidence—to think critically and honestly about why the resurrection of Jesus has endured throughout history. He introduces a fascinating comparison: the Roman emperor Nero. Nero was powerful, widely known, and ruled the known world—yet today, almost no one has heard of any “resurrection story” about him. In contrast, Jesus was a poor, obscure Jewish carpenter with a short ministry, no political power, and no army—yet His resurrection is known worldwide. Coleton's point is simple but profound: If false resurrection stories fade into obscurity (like Nero's), why has Jesus' resurrection endured and spread across the globe? This forces an honest question: Is it possible that the reason we still talk about Jesus' resurrection… is because it actually happened? He emphasizes that Jesus does not call people to blind faith. In fact, Jesus rebukes His own disciples—not for lacking blind belief—but for refusing to believe credible eyewitness testimony. Key Scripture: “He rebuked them for their lack of faith and their stubborn refusal to believe those who had seen him after he had risen.” (Mark 16:14) Jesus expected them to weigh the evidence. Coleton connects this to how faith grows: Supporting Scripture: “Consider the lilies of the field… consider the birds of the air…” (Matthew 6) Faith is not anti-thinking—it is formed through considering. Jesus invites us to look at evidence, reflect, and respond. Key Quote: “The question we should all consider is why we've ever heard of Jesus… Christianity rose from the dead because Christ did.” – Glen Scrivener Main takeaway: Faith in the resurrection is not a leap into the dark—it's a step toward the light based on compelling evidence. 2. What the Resurrection Inaugurated in the World Coleton shifts from proving the resurrection to explaining its meaning. He points to a prophetic vision of the world found in Isaiah—a future where everything broken is restored: Key Scripture: “The wolf will live with the lamb… they will neither harm nor destroy… for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord.” (Isaiah 11:6–9) This is a picture of a restored world—like Eden renewed: ● No injustice ● No violence ● No sickness ● No chaos Key Insight: The resurrection of Jesus is not just proof of life after death—it is the beginning of that restored world breaking into our current one. When Jesus speaks after His resurrection, He uses similar imagery: Key Scripture: “These signs will accompany those who believe… they will drive out demons… speak in new tongues… place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.” (Mark 16:17–18) Jesus is describing a reality where: ● Evil is pushed back ● Healing happens ● Restoration begins Key Quote: “A fresh, wise, healing, restorative order had come to birth.” – N.T. Wright Coleton's main idea here: The resurrection didn't just promise a future heaven—it launched a new reality now. Those who follow Jesus begin to experience glimpses of that future restoration in their present lives. He points to examples: ● The early church sharing resources so no one was in need ● Social barriers breaking down (rich/poor, male/female, slave/free) ● People being healed, freed, and transformed Even today, lives are changed—addictions broken, identities restored, relationships healed. Main takeaway: The resurrection means the future kingdom of God is already breaking into the present—and believers can experience it now. 3. How We Should Respond: Expect and Pursue Restoration If the resurrection inaugurated a new reality, then our lives should reflect that. A. Pray with Expectation Jesus taught us to pray for God's kingdom to come “on earth as it is in heaven.” That means we should: ● Pray for healing ● Pray for restoration ● Pray expecting God to move We are not working against God's will—we are stepping into what He already started through the resurrection. B. Share the Gospel with Expectation Key Scripture: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel…” (Mark 16:15) Coleton highlights something striking: The disciples were told to share the resurrection even when they themselves struggled to believe it at first. This reminds us: ● Our job is not to convince—just to share ● Some will reject it ● But those who believe can experience transformation Main takeaway: The message of Jesus carries power—when people believe it, their lives can truly change. 4. Don't Just Believe in Jesus—Follow Him This is one of Coleton's most important points. Many people believe in Jesus—but don't experience transformation. Why? Because belief without obedience does not lead to change. He describes three paths: 1. The Way of Sin → Deformation Sin slowly destroys life: ● The prodigal son loses everything ● Judas and others experience devastation 2. The Way of Jesus → Transformation Those who follow Jesus: ● Matthew leaves everything and is changed ● The blind man obeys and is healed ● Lepers follow instructions and are cleansed 3. The Middle Ground → No Transformation Some believe—but don't follow: ● Like the rich young ruler ● Morally good, but unchanged Key Insight: You can believe in Jesus—and still miss the life He offers if you refuse to follow Him. Coleton challenges: ● Following your own way in relationships, money, forgiveness, or lifestyle will limit transformation ● Jesus' power is experienced when His words are acted on Key Quote: “The horizon of possibility completely opened… all because they said yes to following Jesus.” – Jon Tyson Main takeaway: Transformation happens when belief turns into obedience. 5. Final Call: Step Into What the Resurrection Offers Coleton closes with two invitations: 1. Consider the Evidence and Believe ● Jesus is alive ● He can be known personally ● He can change your life 2. Follow Him Fully ● Not just belief—but surrender ● Not just salvation—but transformation ● Not just future hope—but present experience Big Idea: The resurrection didn't just secure your eternity—it opened the door to a transformed life right now. Discipleship Group Questions 1. What evidence for the resurrection stood out most to you, and why does it matter for your faith? 2. Where in your life have you seen “glimpses” of God's restored world breaking in? Where do you want to see more? 3. What is one area where you believe in Jesus—but struggle to fully follow Him? 4. How does understanding the resurrection as a present reality (not just a future hope) change how you live daily? 5. Who in your life needs to hear the gospel, and how can you begin sharing it with expectation this week? Culture of Gospel Share this with someone in your life who doesn't know Because Jesus rose from the dead, hope isn't just wishful thinking—it's a reality breaking into our world right now, offering healing, purpose, and new life to anyone who's willing to step into it.

Have you ever been hungry? Like really, REALLY hungry? The Syrians had surrounded the capital city of Samaria, not allowing people in or out. As the food in the city became lower and lower and people became more and more hungry, the king knew that they were in trouble. But Elisha said that the famine would be over the very next day. How could that happen? God knew how! It came in the form of four lepers, outcasts in Israel, who helped to bring the good news that the famine was over! Let's find out more about that story this week!Year B Quarter 1 Week 13All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: There's Sunshine in my SoulWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week:  AlyssaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Have you ever been hungry? Like really, REALLY hungry? The Syrians had surrounded the capital city of Samaria, not allowing people in or out. As the food in the city became lower and lower and people became more and more hungry, the king knew that they were in trouble. But Elisha said that the famine would be over the very next day. How could that happen? God knew how! It came in the form of four lepers, outcasts in Israel, who helped to bring the good news that the famine was over! Let's find out more about that story this week!Year B Quarter 1 Week 13All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: There's Sunshine in my SoulWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week:  AlyssaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Have you ever been hungry? Like really, REALLY hungry? The Syrians had surrounded the capital city of Samaria, not allowing people in or out. As the food in the city became lower and lower and people became more and more hungry, the king knew that they were in trouble. But Elisha said that the famine would be over the very next day. How could that happen? God knew how! It came in the form of four lepers, outcasts in Israel, who helped to bring the good news that the famine was over! Let's find out more about that story this week!Year B Quarter 1 Week 13All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: There's Sunshine in my SoulWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week:  AlyssaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Have you ever been hungry? Like really, REALLY hungry? The Syrians had surrounded the capital city of Samaria, not allowing people in or out. As the food in the city became lower and lower and people became more and more hungry, the king knew that they were in trouble. But Elisha said that the famine would be over the very next day. How could that happen? God knew how! It came in the form of four lepers, outcasts in Israel, who helped to bring the good news that the famine was over! Let's find out more about that story this week!Year B Quarter 1 Week 13All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: There's Sunshine in my SoulWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week:  AlyssaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Have you ever been hungry? Like really, REALLY hungry? The Syrians had surrounded the capital city of Samaria, not allowing people in or out. As the food in the city became lower and lower and people became more and more hungry, the king knew that they were in trouble. But Elisha said that the famine would be over the very next day. How could that happen? God knew how! It came in the form of four lepers, outcasts in Israel, who helped to bring the good news that the famine was over! Let's find out more about that story this week!Year B Quarter 1 Week 13All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: There's Sunshine in my SoulWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week:  AlyssaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

Have you ever been hungry? Like really, REALLY hungry? The Syrians had surrounded the capital city of Samaria, not allowing people in or out. As the food in the city became lower and lower and people became more and more hungry, the king knew that they were in trouble. But Elisha said that the famine would be over the very next day. How could that happen? God knew how! It came in the form of four lepers, outcasts in Israel, who helped to bring the good news that the famine was over! Let's find out more about that story this week!Year B Quarter 1 Week 13All Bible verses are from the NKJVHymn: There's Sunshine in my SoulWrite to Ms. Katie: seedpod@startingwithjesus.comKatie's Korner: https://startingwithjesus.com/katies-korner/Find the Lessons Here: Kindergarten https://bit.ly/SeedPodKLessonsPrimary https://bit.ly/SeedPodPLessonsConnect with Us:Website: https://startingwithjesus.comStarting With Jesus - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StartingWithJesusSeedPod - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCvU2FBPEL5-Zi2QW0STVLg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startingwithjesusFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/startingwithjesusAcknowledgments:Bible Readings this Week:  AlyssaPodcast Producer: Katie ChitwoodSound Engineer: Dillon AustinMy Bible First, https://bit.ly/SeedPodLesson  for use of their Bible Lesson curriculum.AudioVerse, https://www.audioverse.org/  for partnering with us and supporting our ministry.Lindsey Mills, for writing and performing our SeedPod Kids Theme Song & Background Music. To learn more about her music or to get her CD, email her: lindsey@startingwithjesus.com

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For many years Amil Niazi burned with professional ambition, she reached for it every day and was determined to find success. But even in moments of external success, she began to fall out of love with the corporate rat race. She began looking inward, and began to question if she would ever find fulfillment in the world of promotions and job titles. This is the journey she reflects on in her new book Life After Ambition. Plus, musician Sarah Kae shares what she's been reading.Books discussed on this week's show include:How to Do Nothing by Jenny OdellDaughter by Claudia DeyA Ballet of Lepers by Leonard Cohen

What does real repentance actually look like? In 2 Kings 6–7, King Jehoram tears his clothes and wears sackcloth. On the outside, it looks like humility. It looks like repentance. It looks like sorrow. But is his heart truly broken before God? In this powerful episode, we walk through one of the most intense passages in Scripture. A city under siege. Famine so severe it turns horrific. A king who appears repentant. And yet, beneath the outward display, something else is happening in his heart. This message confronts a hard but necessary question: Are we truly surrendered to God, or are we trying to follow a formula to get what we want? We'll explore: The difference between true repentance and religious performanceWhy outward sorrow does not always mean inward surrenderThe danger of saying, “Why should I wait on the Lord any longer?”What Luke 8 reveals about the soil of our heartsWhy God's timing tests our trust This is a word for the Church right now. It is also a word for each of us personally. Truth exposes. But truth also sets us free. Scripture Covered 2 Kings 6 : 24–332 Kings 7Luke 8 : 4–152 Timothy 3 : 5 Chapters 00:00 Introduction to True Repentance 02:51 The Nature of Insincere Apologies 06:13 The Siege of Samaria and Its Consequences 09:07 The King's Response to Desperation 12:03 Elisha's Prophecy of Deliverance 14:55 The Lepers' Decision and Discovery 17:46 The King's Reaction to the Lepers' News 21:07 The Fulfillment of Elisha's Prophecy 23:58 The Importance of Genuine Repentance 26:51 The Role of Truth in Transformation 29:51 The Danger of Insincerity in Faith 33:01 The Call for True Heart Change 35:52 The Consequences of False Repentance 39:11 The Need for Accountability in the Church 42:10 The Power of God's Timing 45:10 The Importance of Following God's Way 47:56 Conclusion and Call to Action About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: - Website: https://jaimeluce.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.page - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

Today we're talking about how dads can make their wife and kids feel loved at a cellular level.In the Gospels, Jesus often touched people before He healed them. Lepers. The blind. Children. Touch came first—then transformation.Modern science is now confirming what Scripture has always shown: a simple, intentional hug releases oxytocin, lowers stress, and builds emotional safety. Especially when it comes from a dad.If you've ever felt unsure what to say when your child is overwhelmed—or how to connect with your wife without fixing or performing—this episode is for you.Sometimes the most spiritual leadership doesn't sound like anything at all.Sometimes it looks like staying close.

Mac Loftin is a lecturer on theology at Harvard Divinity School. This essay was adapted from his forthcoming book, "In the Twilight of the Christian West: A Theology of Mourning and Resistance" and was produced in partnership with The Narrative Project, an initiative of The Christian Century.  Read: How immigrants, student protesters and Muslims became the lepers of our time View: In the Twilight of the Christian West: A Theology of Mourning and Resistance Visit: Sacred Writes

He was born in Rome, and as a young man was chosen by the Emperor Constantine to assist in the foundation of his new capital at Byzantium. An outbreak of leprosy in the new City became so severe that the Emperor ordered that all lepers, whatever their rank, be driven from the city or drowned in the sea. Zoticus, moved by compassion for these people, went to the Emperor and asked him for a large amount of gold to buy gems and pearls to enhance the glory of the city, 'For, as Your Majesty knows, I am well-qualified in this field.' The Saint then used the gold to ransom all those being led into exile or to drowning, and to establish for them a camp on the hill of Olivet on the opposite shore of the Bosphorus. There he brought the sick and provided for their care.   In 337 Constantius, an Arian heretic, took the throne upon the death of his father. Some of Zoticus' enemies at court, seeing an opportunity, denounced Zoticus to the new Emperor, saying that he not only held subversive views, but had misappropriated public money. When he learned of these charges, Zoticus presented himself to the Emperor, finely dressed, and offered to take Constantius to see the gems and pearls that he had bought on his behalf. When they reached the hill of Olivet, Constantius was astonished to see a company of lepers coming to greet him with lighted candles, honoring and praising him and their patron Zoticus. Then the holy Zoticus said to the Emperor, 'These are the precious stones and brilliant pearls that give luster to the crown of the heavenly Kingdom that you will inherit by their prayers. I bought them for the salvation of your soul.'   Instead of being grateful, the heartless Emperor ordered that Zoticus be tied behind wild mules and dragged until dead. The mules ran down the hill, breaking the Saint's body upon the rocks and brush. Then, of their own accord, they returned to the top of the hill, still dragging the body, and, like Balaam's ass (Numbers ch. 22), spoke and proclaimed that the Martyr must be buried on that hill. The astonished and repentant Emperor ordered the Martyr buried with honor, and commanded that a hospital for lepers be built there, staffed by the best physicians and caretakers.   Saint Zoticus is also called Orphanotrophos, 'Cherisher of Orphans,' because in later years a large orphanage was added to the leprosarium. The orphanage included a general hospital and a home for the aged. The Saint was honored throughout Byzantine history as the patron of the orphanage.

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