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Maria Morera Johnson interviews Melanie Rigney, author of 12 Unforgettable Men of the Gospels (Twenty-Third Publications). from Melanie's webiste: Melanie Rigney loves almost nothing better than talking and writing about faith and grace. Her latest book, Unforgettable Women of the Gospels (Twenty-third Publications, January 2024), focuses on eight unnamed women who encountered Jesus in the Gospels and what we can learn from them. A Twenty-third sister company, Creative Communications, recently published a booklet by Melanie, Praying with St. Bernadette of Lourdes: 15 Reflections on Living a Life of Virtue. Melanie's other books include Radical Saints: 21 Women for the 21st Century; Woman of Worth: Prayers and Reflections for Women Inspired by the Book of Proverbs; and Menopause Moments: A Journal for Nourishing Your Mind, Body, and Spirit in Midlife. She is best known for her page-a-day devotionals, Sisterhood of Saints and Brotherhood of Saints, and as a regular contributor to Living Faith, Women in the New Evangelization (WINE). She lives in Arlington, Virginia. Link in Show:· 12 Unforgettable Men of the Gospels Unforgettable Women of the Gospels Melanie Rigney website The Remorse of Judas -- Almeida Júnior
Living Faith Through Service: A Chat with Rear Admiral Sonny Maso In this heartfelt episode of 'Living in the Heart of the Most Holy Trinity,' Rear Admiral Gary Hall welcomes guest Rear Admiral Sonny Maso. While Father James Kelleher is on pilgrimage in Europe, Sonny shares his incredible experiences, from being in the Pentagon during the 9/11 attacks to his profound journey of faith. The discussion covers their shared history in the U.S. Navy, the importance of training and faith during crises, and Sonny's recent mission trip to Peru. The episode concludes with a poignant reflection on the power of prayer, the rosary, and the enduring bond of faith and friendship. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:54 9/11 Pentagon Experience 09:32 Faith and Resilience 10:41 The Power of Prayer 18:44 Catholic Mission in Peru 24:46 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Faith without works is dead & a dead faith cannot save. Powerful words from James in this very practical lesson.
How you speak is a direct reflection of your spiritual maturity.
How you speak is a direct reflection of your spiritual maturity.
How you speak is a direct reflection of your spiritual maturity.
How you speak is a direct reflection of your spiritual maturity.
How you speak is a direct reflection of your spiritual maturity.
How you speak is a direct reflection of your spiritual maturity.
Join us as Pastor Paul Barker brings an encouraging and timely message just for you! If you have never connected with us via our connection card, be sure to fill one out now! Connect with us at | bit.ly/RadiantConnectionCard Do you need prayer? Let us pray for you through this link | bit.ly/RadiantConnectionCard MusicBed SyncID: MB01SMWFTC7HQ4K
Living Faith: BEING Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: James 1:19-27 We are the results of God's goodness. I. Be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. II. Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. III. Be pure and undefiled in religion.
Do you have a living faith? If you say yes, then how would anyone know?
Do you have a living faith? If you say yes, then how would anyone know?
Do you have a living faith? If you say yes, then how would anyone know?
Do you have a living faith? If you say yes, then how would anyone know?
Do you have a living faith? If you say yes, then how would anyone know?
Do you have a living faith? If you say yes, then how would anyone know?
Stephen PhillipsSeptember 14, 2025
Sunday September 14, 2025Pastor Mike continues the Living Faith series. This week he is preaching on "Marriage: Husbands Cherish" 1 Peter 3:7. Join us for worship onsite & online at 10:30 A.M. Huron Chapel Evangelical Missionary Church, Auburn, Ontario http://huronchapel.com
Living Faith: Spiritual Fitness Speaker: Ronnie Roberts Text: James 1:9-15 James helps us understand spiritual fitness. I. We are weakened by our wealth. II. We are blessed by standing strong. III. We are condemned when we blame others for our condition. IV. We are exalted by God's good giving. (vs. 16-18)
Does your faith change how you live? If, yes, how has it changed how you live?
Does your faith change how you live? If, yes, how has it changed how you live?
In this episode of The Way We See It, part of our Christian Businessman Series, Pastor Alex talks with longtime friend Dr. Tony Robinson, Director of Human Resources for Certified Staff at Independence School District and former superintendent. The conversation traces their connection back to Evangel, then moves into Tony's journey as a husband, father, and leader in education. He shares candidly about his faith walk, the challenges of balancing work and family, and how he strives to honor God in every area of life. Dr. Robinson offers practical advice for men navigating leadership, faith, and responsibility—reminding us that at the end of the day, he's a man just like the rest of us, doing his best to live with excellence, integrity, and purpose. #ChristianBusinessman #FaithInEducation #LeadershipMatters #MenOfFaith #KingdomLeadership #TheWayWeSeeItPodcast #PublicSchoolLeadership #FaithAndWork #PurposeDrivenLife #LiveYourFaith #EducationalLeadership #IntegrityInLeadership #WorkLifeFaith #ExcellenceWithPurpose #TonyRobinson #ISDLeadership #EvangelAlumni #FaithInTheWorkplace #ChristianMenWhoLead Alex Bryant Ministries is focused on helping people be reconciled to God, then within one's own self, and finally being reconciled to our fellow man in order to become disciples. Connect with us and our resources: Our books - Let's Start Again & Man UP More about us Like, subscribe, and share. Partner with ABM to place resources in jails and the inner city for $19 a month at alexbryant.org. Follow us on Facebook or Instagram
In this homily The Rev. Dr. James E. Taylor, Rector of St.George Episcopal Church, discusses the day's Gospel Lesson. He says that we are called to practice ourfaith daily to be closer to God.Send comments to musingsonfaith@gmail.com.
How far would you go to touch Jesus? In Matthew 9, a desperate woman crawled through crowds despite bleeding for 12 years, while a grieving father defied his religious training to seek a miracle. Their desperate faith led to extraordinary encounters. The truth? You can have as much Jesus as you want, but never more than you pursue. Are you content being a spectator, or are you reaching for the hem of His garment?
Big Idea: Because prayer is powerful, we must pray in all circumstances by faith.
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We were so inspired by the vibrant energy of our SENT Sunday service! Our speakers Rahonel Tejada, Chris Flores, and Austin Medley delivered powerful messages on the theme of youth empowerment and spiritual devotion.God Works Through the Youth: Rahonel Tejada reminded us from 1 Timothy 4:12 that young people shouldn't let anyone look down on them because of their age, but instead set powerful examples in speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.Devotion and Impact: Chris Flores shared how being fully devoted to God's word transformed his life, demonstrating that devoted youth can inspire all through his personal story of finding Jesus and community at ccdelco.Living Faith and Mission: Austin Medley concluded with a call to live out our faith actively. He encouraged us to embrace our roles as peacemakers and to execute the Lord's will by making disciples and spreading peace and righteousness.
Your Faith Journey - Finding God Through Words, Song and Praise
Year C – 11th Sunday after Pentecost; Lectionary 21 – August 24, 2025 Pastor Megan Floyd Isaiah 58:9b-14 Luke 13:10-17 Grace and peace to you from God, our Creator, who commands us to honor a liberating Sabbath. Amen. *** One of my colleagues shared a frustrating story this week… she has two small children who sit on the floor near the front of their sanctuary, and they quietly color while she leads worship. They aren't making any noise or hurting anyone. And the kids are actually paying attention… just like someone who knits a scarf during a meeting… they're just not paying attention in the same way that some of the adults think is appropriate. So those adults are giving her a hard time about it… and they've even suggested that maybe she should tell her kids to go color in the narthex or the nursery. These adults would rather there be no kids in worship… than to tolerate what they consider to be… the disrespectful behavior of coloring while hearing about God. …it's almost as if the leaders from the synagogue where Jesus was teaching are now members of my colleague's church… and they still don't get it. Now… I don't mean to throw shade over her people… because none of us are without fault. That's why we all need God's grace and mercy. But what I hear in these texts today… from both Isaiah and the gospel, and from my colleague about her experience this past week… is that God's people have been struggling to follow God's commandments… for thousands of years. It's not a new problem… but that's not an excuse… because we are only hurting ourselves. How often have we given preference to rituals and traditions over radical hospitality and true welcome? How often have we opted for the appearance of righteousness instead of doing the work of true reflection, repentance, and change? …or opted for the appearance of clean and orderly city streets, sweeping away the problem… instead of addressing the system that created the problem? How often do we smooth over a wound or treat only the symptoms… instead of addressing the root cause of the illness? It's not a new problem… this failure to follow God's commandments… but we're only hurting ourselves because, as Isaiah tells us, our joy and delight in the Lord… our joy and delight in this life… is connected to following these commandments… and to truly follow… we need each other. And we know this… we know this deep in our core… that this is true. God knows who we are… and knows what we need for a full and flourishing life. It's already been given to us. But we're stubborn. I want to give you some context for our text from Isaiah… it takes place after those who had been exiled to Babylon were allowed to return home and begin rebuilding Jerusalem and the temple. …so roughly 500 BCE If we had begun reading Isaiah 58 at verse 1, we would have heard that the people are frustrated because they have been fasting and crying out to God, but they feel God is ignoring them… Isaiah tells them that God is not ignoring them, but has, in fact, been paying very close attention… and is… not pleased. You see, they fast… while also committing injustice and abusing their workers, committing violence and causing harm to the poor and the oppressed. They give the appearance of humble worship on the sabbath… while looking only to their own interests. God… is not pleased… and declares… this is NOT the kind of fast I want! This is NOT how you honor the Sabbath! So… starting at Isaiah 58:6 [NET version], God declares… 6 This is the kind of fast I want: I want you to remove the sinful chains, to tear away the ropes of the burdensome yoke, to set free the oppressed, and then to break every burdensome yoke. 7 I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide homes for the homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe them! 8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise, your restoration will quickly arrive; your godly behavior will go before you, and the Lord's splendor will be your rear guard. 9 Then you will call out, and the Lord will respond; you will cry out, and the Lord will reply, ‘Here I am.' That… that is the kind of fast our Lord desires… that is how we honor the Sabbath… not only today, but on all days… Not by worshiping our rituals and traditions… or by declaring that our sanctuaries are no place for creativity and color… We honor the Sabbath by doing our best to love others as God loves them… by loving them and working for their liberation in precisely the way that God and Jesus and the Spirit have been telling us since the time of Moses. We don't honor the sabbath by rounding up the homeless and shipping them out to another place… we honor the sabbath by feeding and housing them… and freeing them from the burdensome yoke of poverty and oppression. That is Sabbath liberation! We don't honor the Sabbath by locking away everyone who breaks the law, no matter how minor the infraction. We honor the Sabbath by addressing the systems that drive someone to be desperate enough to commit crimes. That is Sabbath liberation! In Deuteronomy, we hear that we are to keep and honor the Sabbath… to keep it holy… for you once were slaves in Egypt, and the Lord God freed you. The Sabbath is made for liberation… from toil, from bondage, from hunger… not only for us… but for all. But how easily we forget… in our gospel, Jesus freed that poor woman from her infirmity that kept her bent over for 18 long years. Jesus freed her from the infirmity that Satan used to keep her bound up and isolated from her community… alone and ashamed. And the religious leaders have the audacity to be indignant… they don't get it… They cannot honor Sabbath liberation for themselves… while this woman, their neighbor, is still suffering under bondage. Our liberation… our true Sabbath liberation… is communal. And once we understand this… once we understand that, as Dr. Lilla Watson once said, “…your liberation is bound up with mine.” …only then does our true light shine… When we understand that our true Sabbath liberation is bound up with the liberation of the whole community… then … the Lord will guide us continually… Then… the Lord will provide for us even in parched places, and make our bones strong, and like a spring of water that never fails… When we understand that our true Sabbath liberation is communal… then we become repairers of broken walls… and restorers of livable streets. When we understand that our true Sabbath liberation is communal… Then our senses are awakened, and we recognize the work of the Holy Spirit in and through all the ways that neighbors are working together to put the needs of the full community ahead of their own selfish desires. Communities will be rebuilt, and areas that have been impoverished and deserted will flourish. Neighbors will know and care for each other for generations. Many in our culture today would call this some kind of woke, socialist agenda… but this way of living is much bigger than that… this way of living was God's design for us from the beginning. When we do this… when we decide to trust the Lord, our God and really lean into what God desires for us… Then… our Sabbath liberation becomes a delight… and a joy. This is how God asks us to honor the Sabbath… by breaking the chains of oppression… and by not tolerating injustice. The results are the reward. But hear this, friends… the work of breaking the bonds of sin and injustice to bring about full and true Sabbath liberation… is ongoing work. God knows this… and we know it, too. And so, you must also observe Sabbath rest… a holy pause… a time to stop and reflect on all God has done, and dwell in the JOY of the Lord! You do not honor God by making your productivity an idol… or by forgetting that this work against injustice can only be accomplished together. You do not honor God by trying to do it all by yourself. The Lord, your God, commands you to take a holy pause… and notice that you, and those around you, are part of a community. So, as you rest from your labors, encourage others to rest, too. Make it possible for them to do so. Worship the Lord, your God, and give thanks for all God has done for you. And if it would help you to feel more relaxed and connected… you are more than welcome to sit up front here and color. Amen. _______________________________________________________________________ Dr. Lilla Watson (b. 1940) is a Murri (Indigenous Australian) artist, activist, and educator from Queensland, Australia. Her full quote is, “If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time, but if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
Big Idea: Riches lead to ruin when they are lived for and hoarded rather than used for Christ and His Kingdom.
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Message from Jarrett Stephens on August 17, 2025
In his sermon "The Book of James: Living Faith" Pastor Adler Roberts challenged us to embrace spiritual maturity by cultivating a living faith that reflects our growth in Christ, much like an adolescent developing into adulthood. Drawing from James 1:19-20, he emphasized the transformative power of being "quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger," reminding us that our words carry immense power and that managing our emotions allows us to better reflect God's righteousness and His image. Adler also highlighted the importance of confessional living, encouraging us to embrace honesty and transparency in our spiritual journey, as confessing our sins and struggles opens the door to healing and deeper fellowship with both one another and with God.
Welcome to the School of Ministry Podcast where we examine James' instruction that true faith is alive and visible: it produces works as evidence, not to earn salvation but to demonstrate it. Using Abraham and Rahab as examples, the episode explains how genuine belief is shown by obedience and a transformed life, calling listeners to be doers of the Word and allowing Christ to be seen within the Child of God's life.
College provides young adults opportunities to explore the larger world and get to know new people and experience new things. With that, many students drift away from the Catholic Faith while in school. However, a group of peers to hold each other accountable and provide motivation to grow in relationship with Jesus can help students thrive in college and go deeper in their faith. Connor Combs and Sebastian Fernandez, Summer Associates at the Catholic Apostolate Center, join this episode of On Mission with Chris Pierno, Sarah Scalfaro, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. to share how friends and accountability helped them remain and grow in their Catholic faith while studying in college.When arriving on a college campus, Catholic students usually have a choice: go to Mass or don't go to Mass? For many, this is the first time they will have this question posed to them. Connor and Sebastian share from their experience encountering that same question and what means were available to them that allowed them to grow in faith. For example, a good group of friends provided motivation and accountability to go to Mass, frequent the sacraments, and live a prayerful student experience. Making the conscious choice to attend a more religious institution helped maintain them in the context of the Catholic Faith. View Synod on Young People resources Related On Mission episodes:Living Faith on a Secular CampusCommunity LifeYoung SaintsSocial Media From the Ad Infinitum blog:Student LifeFriendship Check out the main Saints and Feast Days websiteDownload the App on the App Store or Google Play Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify On Mission is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources and podcasts. Listen to Fr. Frank's weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.
Listen to this week's message about how we utilize the gifts and the Faith that God gave each believer. Faith without works is dead! Works won't get you saved, but works will put Faith into action for your call. What are you doing with your Faith?
Series: James - Walk the Talk
On this episode of the Man of War Podcast, Rafa sits down with Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco entrepreneur, speaker, and author of Rocket Fuel to talk about how to live with purpose, lead with authenticity, and turn life's setbacks into unstoppable momentum. Mike shares his journey from a broken childhood to becoming a purpose-driven leader, the importance of self-development before serving others, and why authenticity is the currency of true influence. He opens up about his faith, the role it plays in his life and business, and why service is the foundation for lasting impact. We dive into: • How to become a man people respect and follow • The difference between selling faith and living it • Why vulnerability and service are non-negotiables in leadership • Turning setbacks into fuel for growth • Building a network that creates opportunities for others Whether you're a man seeking direction, an entrepreneur building your brand, or someone ready to live with intention, this conversation will inspire you to lead from the front. ⸻ Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco 01:15 – From Brokenness to Self-Development 03:00 – Why Service Starts with Self-Mastery 05:00 – The Power of Authenticity in Leadership 08:35 – Living Faith vs. Selling Faith 12:15 – Vulnerability and Building Trust 17:15 – Respect: Why It Starts with You 23:53 – Entrepreneurship, Branding & the Attraction Model 30:20 – Marriage, Family & Service at Home 34:10 – Childhood Lessons that Shaped a Purpose-Driven Life 38:49 – Turning Adversity into Rocket Fuel 39:49 – The Next Five Years and Staying Open to God's Plan 40:40 – Where to Find Mike “C-Roc”