Podcasts about living like

What if Christians have learned to expect defeat when Scripture teaches us to expect the victory of Christ’s kingdom?“The earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea.” — Habakkuk 2:14 In this episode of the Based Boomer Podcast, Mike DeVirgilio reflects on Iain Murray’s The Puritan Hope and the historic Christian confidence in the advance of the gospel. From the Puritans and the Great Awakenings to the rise of pietism, dispensational pessimism, and modern evangelical retreat, Mike examines how Christians came to expect less from the Great Commission—and why that needs to change.Looking at Habakkuk 2:14, the kingdom of God, and Christ’s command to disciple the nations, Mike argues that Christians should reject an escapist view of the faith and recover confidence that Christ is reigning now, His gospel is powerful, and His purposes in history will not fail.The Christian life is not about waiting for the gospel to lose. It is about living by faith rather than sight, building faithfully for generations to come, and trusting the promises of God.Christ is King. His kingdom is advancing. The gospel wins.

St. James Church, Evangelical and Reformed Louisville, KY September 27, 2026

In this message called “Living Like Jesus” taken from a study of 1 Peter 3:8-22, we learn how to suffer from the example of Jesus. We will see the importance of living with a clear conscience especially in the face of opposition. Also how our life can cause others to see Jesus in us.

How do you go from figuring it out on TaskRabbit to running 40 trucks and pacing $15 million in revenue just five years later? In this episode, Shane Viggiani shares how he built a fast-growing electrical service company in Las Vegas from the ground up. We get into the real moves behind the growth: • Why becoming the highest-reviewed company in town changed everything • How Google reviews helped drive leads and build trust before the team even arrived • When to hire the first employee and start thinking beyond "me and a truck" • Why performance pay can help your team perform better without constant micromanaging • How to price based on your actual costs and profit goals—not what the competition charges • Why reinvesting profits into trucks, branding, and the business matters more than looking successful too early Shane's story is proof that you do not need to have it all figured out on day one. You need to find your lane, build trust, take care of customers, and keep putting money back into the asset you are building. If you are growing a blue-collar or home-service business, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can use right now. 00:00 From No Business to $15M in Five Years 01:13 Meet Shane Viggiani and His 40-Truck Electrical Company 03:12 Growing Up Around the Electrical Trade 05:12 Prison, College, and Trying Different Businesses 08:37 Starting as a Handyman on TaskRabbit 11:10 Getting Licensed and Building a Real Electrical Business 14:00 The First Hire That Made the Business Scalable 16:35 From $700K to $15M in Revenue 18:40 How Google Reviews Drive More Leads 22:08 Building a Brand That Looks Bigger Than You Are 25:22 What Competitors Get Wrong 28:25 Same-Day Service, Branding, and Spending on Marketing 32:00 Google LSA and Raising Your Average Ticket 35:25 How to Price for Profit 39:15 Using Performance Pay to Grow Faster 44:10 Recruiting Better Electricians 47:10 How He Added 40 Trucks Without Outside Money 50:00 Reinvesting Profits Instead of Living Like the Business Is a Piggy Bank Subscribe to the Blue Collar Millionaire Podcast for real conversations with business owners building, buying, and scaling companies.

This talk was part of the PM Service series entitled Gospel Living. Text: Romans 14:13-15:13 Date: 20 September 2026 Speaker: Shawn Tan

You and I ONLY have today!  Tomorrow (at least in this life) may never come.  Isn't it time we started living like a vapor?

"I am the Lord your God. I am holding your hand. So don't be afraid. I am here to help you."Isaiah 41:13 What would change if you truly believed God was with you right now? In this thought-provoking conversation, Ash Couchman and Shaylee unpack Isaiah 41:13 and wrestle with one of the biggest challenges of faith: surrendering control. Together, they discuss why it's so easy to trust God with some areas of our lives while holding tightly to others, and what it looks like to live as though God's Kingdom is already here. From fear about the future to the desire to stay in control, this episode explores the tension between knowing God's promises and actually living like they're true. If you've ever struggled to trust God fully, felt overwhelmed by life's uncertainties, or found yourself relying on your own strength, this conversation is a powerful reminder that God is already holding your hand, already going before you, and already inviting you to experience His peace today. What would your life look like if you truly believed God's Kingdom wasn't just coming one day... but was available right now? Get Connected: Follow Ash & Everyday Joy on Instagram! Subscribe to Everyday Joy Podcast: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Join the conversation on Facebook: Everyday Joy Community See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Matt Sturdevant opened the sermon with a striking passage from C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters, in which the demon Screwtape reassures his apprentice Wormwood not to panic just because their "patient" has become a Christian — because the habits of the patient, both mental and bodily, are still in their favor. That sobering image set the tone for the entire message: becoming a follower of Jesus is only the beginning. Every disciple must be intentional about renewing their mind, transforming their heart, and deploying their hands — because if we do nothing, we drift, and we drift in the wrong direction. The heart of the sermon centered on the big idea that every follower of Jesus has been intentionally placed where they are to represent Christ and help others discover His ways. Pastor Matt walked through three key points: every disciple is sent, ordinary life carries extraordinary purpose, and ordinary faithfulness creates eternal impact. To make that real and practical, he outlined a simple, non-weird framework for living as a sent person: notice the people God has already placed around you, pray for them specifically, care for them genuinely, share naturally about Jesus, invite them to take a next step, and simply walk with them — whether they respond to the gospel or not. The podcast discussion that followed dug deeper into what this actually looks like in everyday life. The team unpacked the danger of two opposite errors — words without a matching life, and a life without words — pushing back on the popular but historically questionable quote often attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi: "Preach the gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words." The truth, Pastor Matt argued, is that good works make the gospel believable, but they cannot make it understandable. Words are necessary. And when it comes to not knowing enough to share your faith, the answer is probably less than you think — because a personal testimony of "I was one way, Jesus entered my life, and now I'm different" is a powerful and accessible starting point for anyone.

There's always ONE person in the household who clearly didn't get the memo about the cost-of-living crisis! While everyone else is budgeting, cutting back and watching every cent, they're still ordering takeaways, buying things they don't need, taking ridiculously long showers or casually adding things to the shopping trolley. J Sbu asked KZN: Who in your household is living like the cost-of-living crisis doesn't exist — and what do they keep wasting money on? From the family member who can't stop online shopping to the one who leaves every light on, KZN is exposing the biggest money wasters in their homes. Press play and find out who KZN says needs to start taking the budget seriously!

Sky-Like Mind: Living Like Heaven and Earth by Rev. Jieun WonDharma Center 09.06.2026

Are you living like an ambassador for Christ? In today's Words From The Word devotion, Pastor Roderick Webster draws from 2 Corinthians 5:20 (KJV) to remind us of who we truly are as believers — ambassadors for Christ, appointed by heaven to represent our King in a foreign land.You might be asking — what does it really mean to be an ambassador? Can God actually use someone like me to represent Him? And if Christ is representing me in heaven, what does that mean for how I live here on earth?Key points from today's devotion:- An ambassador represents the highest authority of their home country in a foreign land — and as believers, we represent Christ in this world- Christ is in heaven right now appearing in the presence of God for us (Hebrews 9:24), while we serve as His representatives on earth- The love of Christ compels us — we no longer live for ourselves but for Him who died and rose again (2 Corinthians 5:14-15)- A faithful ambassador is health (Proverbs 13:17) — our witness carries weight and responsibility- If you are a child of God, your identity is settled: you are an ambassador for ChristIf this devotion encouraged you, please like, leave a comment, and share it with someone who needs a reminder of who they are in Christ. Subscribe so you never miss a daily word.#WordsFromTheWord #KJV #BibleDevotion #ChristianLiving #GoodNewsBaptistChurchStay connected with GNBC:

Some seasons don't make sense.You can watch God restore things in your life… see Him move in incredible ways… and yet still find yourself facing uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and battles you never expected.Today we issue a reminder for every Christian:What you see is temporary.The unseen world is real.Your life is but a mist.And Jesus is coming back.This episode is an encouragement for anyone who feels overwhelmed by what they can see happening around them. When fear begins to weigh heavily on your heart… when the future feels uncertain… and when it seems like the circumstances of this temporary world are closing in, we must remember to live with eternity in mind.Join Zach as he walks through Scripture, reflects on the reality of spiritual warfare and eternity, and shares a powerful reminder of the hope that believers have in Jesus Christ.In the middle of every battle, every uncertainty, and every season that doesn't make sense…Remember what truly matters.Know God. Make Him known. And live with eternity in mind.#JesusIsComingBack #ChristianEncouragement #Eternity #SpiritualWarfare #ZachDrewShow Follow the Zach Drew show at ZachDrewShow.comPlease consider partnering with us! Visit www.zachdrewshow.com/donate/You can also write to us atIGBYPO box 797Decatur IL 62525

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of World of Wishes, we are honored to welcome Raymond Rodriguez Torres, wish dad, cancer research leader, and Co-Founder and Chairman of Live Like Bella—one of the most impactful pediatric cancer support organizations in the world. Raymond shares the story of his daughter Bella, a Make-A-Wish kid whose life was marked by extraordinary courage, faith, and joy in the face of overwhelming adversity. After early developmental challenges, Bella was diagnosed at just four years old with aggressive rhabdomyosarcoma, cancer that had spread throughout her body and left her suddenly paralyzed. Doctors told Raymond and his family that Bella would never walk again—and that her prognosis was only weeks to months. What followed defied every expectation. Bella fought for six years, regained the ability to walk, run, and jump, and lived with a joy and selflessness far beyond her years. Even as she endured surgeries, chemotherapy, and radiation, Bella focused on helping others - especially the children she met along the way in the hospital. During her journey, Make-A-Wish granted Bella's wish: a Disney Cruise, where moments of childlike wonder, compassion, and spiritual grace left an indelible impact on their family. From private character experiences to an unforgettable moment of Disney cast members praying together for Bella before her celebration, the wish became a source of joy, strength, and renewal during the darkest days of her battle. After Bella's passing, the words “Live Like Bella” sparked a movement that would reach far beyond one family's grief. Today, Live Like Bella (livelikebella.org) has funded more than $45 million in pediatric cancer research, supports families in 38 countries, provides direct treatment and financial assistance, and ensures dignity for families even in their most painful moments. This conversation is about legacy, faith, service, and the healing power of a wish. It is a reminder that some lives - no matter how short - can change the world forever.Learn more about how can get involved at https://wish.org/sflaBe sure to follow us @makeawishsfla on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn!Subscribe, Rate, & Review this podcast to support future episodes that will feature wish kids and parents' past and present, volunteers, donors, referral sources and everyone who contributes to this World of Wishes!

You're not fighting alone. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce explains how to depend on God and win the battles over life's challenges.

You're not fighting alone. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce explains how to depend on God and win the battles over life's challenges.

Welcome to week 2 of our new series "The Church". This week Pastor Taylor spoke on the importance of our conduct matching our calling. We claim to be children of the Lord, but are we acting like it? Do our practices represent our position? Our prayer is that this message would encourage you to live a life that represents your faith.Pursuit Church on Social Media:facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PursuitChurchDenver/?ref=bookmarksinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuit_church/Pursuit Worship on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pursuit-Worship-671274439695803/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuit.worship/

Pastor Levi Matteson talks about the origins of our name Evangel, which comes from a Greek word typically translated Gospel or Good News. The word was a battle cry, the shout that a champion had already won the battle so no one else had to fight. In this message, Pastor Levi traces that word from the valley of Elah to the cross where Jesus cried, “It is finished”, and meant it. Sermon outline: 1) The Word Behind Our Name, 2) The Valley: David and Goliath, 3) Our Goliath, 4) The Champion Comes, 5) The Good News, Plainly. 6) Living Like a City That's Already Won, 7) Joining the Battle, and 8) Spreading It. This episode of the Evangel Houghton podcast is a Sunday message from Evangel Community Church, Houghton, Michigan, August 30, 2026.

You're not fighting alone. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce explains how to depend on God and win the battles over life's challenges.

You're not fighting alone. Today on 15 Minutes in the Word, Joyce explains how to depend on God and win the battles over life's challenges.

The sermon exhorts believers to live conduct worthy of the gospel by maintaining unity and remaining unafraid in the face of opposition. Drawing primarily from Philippians 1, the message emphasizes that Christians are called to stand firm together, mirroring the spiritual DNA found in historic creeds and confessions. It contrasts the terror induced by modern media and political rhetoric with the assurance provided by God's sealing of the Holy Spirit. The preacher argues that suffering for Christ is a granted privilege that confirms salvation, while opposition serves as proof of perdition for adversaries. Ultimately, the text encourages the audience to find safety and strength in their eternal inheritance rather than reacting to transient worldly threats.

The sermon exhorts believers to live conduct worthy of the gospel by maintaining unity and remaining unafraid in the face of opposition. Drawing primarily from Philippians 1, the message emphasizes that Christians are called to stand firm together, mirroring the spiritual DNA found in historic creeds and confessions. It contrasts the terror induced by modern media and political rhetoric with the assurance provided by God's sealing of the Holy Spirit. The preacher argues that suffering for Christ is a granted privilege that confirms salvation, while opposition serves as proof of perdition for adversaries. Ultimately, the text encourages the audience to find safety and strength in their eternal inheritance rather than reacting to transient worldly threats.

What does it look like for a church to step into a new season with clarity and purpose?On Vision Sunday, Pastor Brandon shares three simple plays that have shaped Venture Church for years and that he believes will continue to move the mission forward: everyone invites, everyone serves, and everyone abides.Using John 15, Pastor Brandon challenges us to live fruitful lives by staying connected to Jesus, serving one another, and intentionally inviting people into the life of the Church. This message is a reminder that the mission does not move forward because of a few people doing everything. It moves forward when every person finds their place and plays their part.As Venture steps into a new season, the vision is simple: keep running the plays that work, keep pursuing Jesus, and keep making Him famous.Timestamps0:00 Welcome0:18 Continuing the All In Series0:37 John 15: The Vine and the Branches1:30 Prayer2:08 Football, Training Camp & Finding Your Starters4:22 Venture's Rebuilding and Retooling Season5:00 A Year of Transition6:27 Why Building Seasons Slow Momentum7:39 Venture's Championship Window Is Open Again8:34 Rebuilding the Staff9:05 A Compelling Vision From Another Church10:01 “I've Got No New Plays”10:52 The Three Plays That Always Work12:31 Jesus' Vine and Branches Metaphor13:06 Mission, Community & Generosity Together14:05 Play #1: Everyone Invites15:01 A Healthy Branch Bears Fruit17:14 The Fig Tree Illustration18:15 You Can Look Healthy and Still Bear No Fruit18:27 Living Like a Missionary18:58 Why People Come to Church19:52 The Fruit of an Invitation20:56 Everyone Should Be Inviting21:26 Who Are Your Top Five?22:26 Easy Invite Sundays22:55 Back to Church Sunday23:46 Your Job Is to Plant24:24 Hospitality Matters24:59 Why People Come Back26:23 Play #2: Everyone Serves27:02 Pruning Produces More Fruit28:29 Are You Here to Serve or Be Served?30:52 Serving Is Loving31:20 Hidden Acts of Service31:51 Serving Through Landscaping32:58 Serving Through Hospitality33:32 Serving Through Welcome Cards34:01 Serving Through Set Up34:49 Serving Through Photography35:18 Serving Through Production36:27 Everyone Invites, Everyone Serves37:11 Play #3: Everyone Abides37:49 What Does It Mean to Abide?38:22 Living in Continual Fellowship With Jesus39:01 Active Faith Practices39:31 You Cannot Bear Fruit by Yourself40:09 Abiding Is the Key to Bearing Fruit40:54 Venture's Identity41:25 Run the Plays That Work41:54 Everyone Invites42:32 Everyone Serves43:12 Everyone Abides43:25 It Takes Every One of Us43:37 Vision Sunday Closing Prayer45:24 Giving & Kingdom Builders45:49 Federal Way Back to School Outreach47:42 Vision Night Invitation47:59 Ways to Serve48:14 Closing

In this episode of the Woman at the Well Ministries podcast, join Kim Miller and Erika Klose in a “conversation as we walk with Jesus.” In today's “conversation” we are chatting  about what life looks like when we choose to live our lives as the bride of Christ.    Scriptures Mentioned in this Episode 2 Corinthians 5:17 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A17&version=KJV Colossians 3:5 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3%3A5&version=KJV Psalm 103:12 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+103%3A12&version=KJV Psalm 139:23–24 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+139%3A23-24&version=KJV Ephesians 2:8–9 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A8-9&version=KJV Colossians 3:12 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3%3A12&version=KJV 2 Corinthians 5:14 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Corinthians+5%3A14&version=KJV John 14:15 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+14%3A15&version=KJV 1 John 4:19 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+4%3A19&version=KJV John 3:16 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+3%3A16&version=KJV John 15:13 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A13&version=KJV John 15:15 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A15&version=KJV John 10:10 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+10%3A10&version=KJV Jeremiah 29:11 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Jeremiah+29%3A11&version=KJV James 4:4 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James+4%3A4&version=KJV Colossians 3:3 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3%3A3&version=KJV Matthew 5:16 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A16&version=KJV Colossians 3:12–14 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3%3A12-14&version=KJV Galatians 5:22–23 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Galatians+5%3A22-23&version=KJV 1 Corinthians 10:13 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+10%3A13&version=KJV 1 John 1:9 — www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+John+1%3A9&version=KJV Did you enjoy this episode? It would make a huge difference to us if you took a minute to leave us a review wherever you listen and share the episode on social media!  Have you listened to our new podcast, The Bible Bit Podcast? These short podcasts come directly from the Bible Bits Kimberly writes each week day and shares to our subscribers via text message. You can learn more about Bible Bits right here. Want the BIble Bits in print? Find them here:  Bible Bit books! Do you want to bring Kimberly Miller and Woman at the Well Ministries to your church, upcoming retreat, or conference? Contact us!  Special thanks to the gospel group Fudge Creek for allowing us to use their song Happy Girl. Woman at the Well Ministries is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father and it is through your loving and generous support that our ministry continues to bless others. To learn how to partner with Woman at the Well Ministries, please visit our website.  All of this and more is found on the Woman at the Well Ministries website.

Having been to Athens a few times, this time I decided to stay in a locals area Kolonaki, with an array of bougie boutiques, funky cafes, lively bars and authentic tavernas. Ideally located at the base of Mt Lycabettus its the spot for a dreamy sunset evening overlooking the acropolis. www.travellingsenorita.com

Judges 9 7-15: The Parable of the Trees; Numbers 24:5-7; Isaiah 55:12-13OPENING MEDITATIONJesus Christ, teach us to empathize with Earth. Make our spirits sensitive to the cries ofcreation, cries for justice from the hills and the trees. Jesus Christ, make our faithsensitive to the groans of the Spirit, groans from the deserts, the plains, and the winds.Jesus Christ, make our souls sensitive to the call of our kin, species in pain calling fromland, sea, and air. Jesus Christ, teach us to care. Amen

Thomas Griffin introduces a new four-week series through Hebrews 11, emphasizing that real faith means trusting God even when we cannot see what lies ahead and confidently placing our trust in Jesus. The sermon reminds believers that faith carries us through life's hardships, produces faithful obedience, and empowers us to approach God, overcome adversity, and live according to His Word. Through the examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah, we are challenged to continually strengthen our faith, trust God's promises, and faithfully represent Him regardless of how others respond. #Faith #Hebrews11 #TrustGod #FaithfulObedience #Jesus

"Stop Living Like You're Running Out" Pastor Rhonda Davis Subtitle: No Scarcity in the Father's House I. Defining the Scarcity Mindset The World's Definition of Scarcity: Scarcity occurs when demand outpaces available resources, creating shortages, panic, and cutthroat competition. The Herd Mentality & Modern Panics: Pastor Rhonda illustrated scarcity using two real-world examples: The 2020 Toilet Paper Panic: How uncertainty and herd mentality caused citizens to clear store shelves out of irrational fear during the pandemic. The November 28, 2008, Black Friday Tragedy: A Long Island, New York Walmart where a worker was tragically trampled to death by a crowd driven by the panic of missing out on limited electronics. Even after announcements declared a death in the store, shoppers kept shopping. Black Friday vs. Good Friday: The world operates on a "Black Friday" mentality—driven by insufficient supply where one must fight, push, and kick to get theirs. Believers, however, live in a "Good Friday" reality. A decree has gone across the Earth that a Man died for us, paying the full price, so we no longer need to desperately "shop the aisles of the world." Four Pillar Truths of Divine Abundance Pastor Rhonda outlined four foundational pillars showing why scarcity has no place in the life of a believer: 1. You Are Chosen Before the Earth Was Formed: According to Ephesians 1:4-5, God loved us and chose us to be holy and blameless before the creation of the world. Adopting us into His family gave Him great pleasure. Sonship Over Scarcity: A scarcity mindset makes you tightly grasp what is in your own hand; a sonship mindset teaches you to rest in and trust what is in your Father's hand. 2. You Are Accepted Accepted in the Beloved: Citing Ephesians 1:6, believers are fully accepted in Christ. Human acceptance is fickle, but divine approval is settled. Antidote to Insecurity: Accepting at the core of our being that we are chosen by God is the divine antidote for insecurity, neurotic fear, and the exhausting drive for human validation. Personal White House Testimony: Pastor Rhonda shared about her recent invitation to the Eisenhower Executive Office Building at the White House for a Women of Faith briefing. Despite initial thoughts of insecurity ("Who am I to be here?"), she covered her mind in prayer, walked in as a daughter of the Most High God, and experienced divine favor, connections, and peace without needing to jockey for position or prove herself. 3. You Are Redeemed The Redeemer's Business: Redemption (Jehovah Goel) means to buy back, pay a ransom, restore, and atone for mistakes. God specializes in cleaning up what humans mess up. The Expiration Date on Trials: Citing Isaiah 43:1-2 and Jeremiah 29:11, Pastor Rhonda declared that whatever hard situation a believer is facing does not have the right to own them. In God's economy, every trial and season of suffering has an expiration date. Kairos Time vs. Kronos Time: Humans live in linear time (Kronos), but God operates in appointed, strategic time (Kairos). God can accelerate restoration and make up for years of lost ground in a matter of days. 4. You Are Adopted From Chains to the Table: Citing John 1:12-13 and Romans 8, adoption gives us the Father's name, a seat at His table, and joint-heir status with Christ. Redemption breaks the chains, but adoption brings us into the family. The Story of Josiah Brian Giles: To illustrate adoption and restoration, Pastor Rhonda shared the powerful story of her nephew, Josiah: In 1996, her brother Brian visited Romania and was moved by an infant named John Christmas, who was rocking himself in an orphanage bed. Brian adopted him, changed his legal name to Josiah Brian Giles ("Josiah" meaning God will heal/support), and brought him home to Tennessee. Despite being adopted into a loving family, life brought complicated turns, including a parental divorce and years of separation from the family. Father's Day & Deathbed Restoration: After years of silence, an 18-year-old Josiah unexpectedly walked back into the family homestead on Father's Day. Years later, on August 13, 2025, as Pastor Rhonda's father lay unconscious in hospice, Josiah entered the room. For two hours, aunt and nephew sat together, poured out their hearts, cried, laughed, and reconciled. Shortly after Josiah kissed his grandfather goodbye and declared he would see him in eternity, their father passed peacefully into heaven. Full Restoration: Pastor Rhonda presented a photo of all the grandchildren restored together at her father's gravesite—a living picture of how God restores lost prodigals and completes family stories. Scripture Index Here are the primary scriptures read, cited, or expounded upon during the service: Galatians 4:4-5 > "But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons." 2 Corinthians 9:8 > "And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work." Ephesians 1:4-6 > "According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world... Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself... To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved." Isaiah 47:4 > "As for our redeemer, the Lord of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel." Isaiah 44:6 > "Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God." Isaiah 43:1-2 > "But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee..." Jeremiah 29:11 > "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." Jeremiah 50:34 > "Their Redeemer is strong; the Lord of hosts is his name: he shall thoroughly plead their cause..." John 1:14 > "And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." Matthew 20:28 > "Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many."   1 Peter 1:18-19 > "Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold... But with the precious blood of Christ..."   John 1:12-13 > "But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God."   1 John 3:1 > "Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God..."   "Thanks for listening! For more information, visit churchoftheharvest.com. Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and YouTube @cothcleveland.

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Why do most expats moving to El Salvador pack up and fly home within three years, even after selling everything for their relocation dream of living abroad in Bitcoin country? Jenn Satterfeld ( @jeniarilagringasalvadorena ) has watched it happen over and over, and she says the ones who make it have something the others don't. I've got Jenn back in the studio, and she's the founder of Living Like a Local, one of the first immigration support and relocation companies in El Salvador. Oh, and she became a Salvadoran citizen the day before we recorded this.Jenn's own path started with world schooling her kids through Central America after her divorce, and she landed here before the Bitcoin Law even passed. Like most gringos, she figured Costa Rica was the place, until corruption, an impounded camper van, and four frustrating months sent her back to the one country that felt different. Then the Régimen de Excepción turned El Salvador into one of the safest countries in the world, her YouTube channel blew up overnight, and her subscribers became her first relocation clients.We get into how a lot of early Bitcoiners got themselves into trouble moving overseas, jumping in without due diligence and signing rental contracts they couldn't read in a legal system that works nothing like the one back home. Jenn explains why you can't sue your way out of a bad lease in El Salvador, why the cheapest lawyer ends up costing you more, and why the gringo tax exists but the folks who feel scammed usually just misread the culture. If you've got kids, you'll want to hear why El Salvador schooling comes before house hunting, and why she thinks educational sovereignty is the next wave coming after the Bitcoiners and the Canadians. Her investigation tour even sets off fireworks outside your hotel at midnight on purpose, because you'd better find out now if this country is for you.What I love most is Jenn's heart for community integration. She's watched the expat community wear out its welcome in Panama and Mexico by living in bubbles instead of becoming part of the neighborhood, and she's determined to keep that from happening here. Her service club, Darlo Mejor para El Salvador, connects expat mentors with Salvadoran youth, including an 87 year old Canadian engineer who answered Pres.  @nayibbukele 's call and now speaks to university students about futures they never imagined possible.If this episode made you want to pack your bags, or at least dodge a few lane splitting motorcycles, subscribe to the channel, share it with that friend who won't stop posting about leaving Canada, and tell us in the comments whether you'd survive fireworks outside your window at midnight.—Bitcoin Beach TeamLearn more about Jenn Satterfeld:Website: https://www.livinlikealocal.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@jeniarilagringasalvadorenaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_jeni_ari_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@_jeni_ari_FB: facebook.com/LivinLikeALocalSVSupport and follow Bitcoin Beach:X: https://www.twitter.com/BitcoinBeach IG: https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinbeach_sv TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@livefrombitcoinbeach Web: https://www.bitcoinbeach.com STAY AT BITCOIN BEACH: https://www.stayatbitcoinbeach.com/punta-mango-villasBrowse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:00:00 Intro02:33 What is it like moving to El Salvador as a single mom with kids?04:58 Why are expats leaving Costa Rica for El Salvador?08:43 What does a relocation company in El Salvador actually do?13:56 What legal mistakes do foreigners make when moving to El Salvador?16:57 Should you visit El Salvador before moving there?22:15 Why do most expats move back home after two or three years?24:37 What are the best school options in El Salvador for expat families?28:43 Why are Canadians moving to El Salvador?35:21 How can expats give back and integrate into El Salvador?44:57 Is the gringo tax real or are expats just misreading the culture?46:50 How do you get Salvadoran citizenship as a foreigner? Live From Bitcoin Beach

Take a few quiet minutes to pray through Matthew 28:20b.In the final words of Matthew's Gospel, Jesus gives his followers this promise: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”This promise is not only for the first disciples. It is for every follower of Jesus. It is for the whole church. It is for you.In this prayer episode, we confess the ways we forget Jesus is near, the ways we worry like we are alone, and the ways we run after things that cannot satisfy. Then we remember the truth: there is nowhere we can go where he is not with us.This Month's Memory Verse:“And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”—

Download Our FREE 6 Steps To Kickstart Your Retirement Guide: https://bit.ly/3HFivoy One of the biggest retirement mistakes isn't running out of time. It's believing your best years are already behind you. Too many retirees begin living smaller the moment they leave their careers, giving up on growth, friendships, adventure, purpose, and the possibility of becoming someone new. In this episode, we share why retirement should be viewed as a new beginning, not the final chapter. We discuss retirement drift, the power of reinvention, building meaningful relationships, creating healthy daily routines, planning with intention, and why your discovery years may become the most fulfilling years of your life. If you're ready to stop shrinking your world and start living with purpose again, this conversation is for you. #retirement_transformed #retirementcouple #retirement BUY MARK'S BOOK! The Evolving Man: Life Virtues Men Don't Talk About [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home https://learn.retirementtransformed.com/downsizing-guide-optin USEFUL FINANCIAL TOOLS https://geni.us/new_retirement Use this link for a FREE 14 Day Trial! [Get the FREE Downsizing Guide] How to prepare to downsize your home CONNECT: Engage in our Free Facebook Community ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/retirementtransformed ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/retirementtransformed ✔️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/retirementtransformed ✔️ Amazon Shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/retirementtransformed ABOUT RETIREMENT TRANSFORMED Husband and wife duo, Mark & Jody Rollins, inspire and serve as personal guides to meaningful, transformational journeys for individuals who are planning for, going through or are living in retirement. This is everything in retirement beyond your financial plan. We are not financial advisors or medical experts. Any advice we give is our own and should not be taken as professional advice. This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Please seek professional assistance before making any financial decisions or changes that can affect your physical or mental health. FTC: Some links mentioned above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you buy a product from the specific link. This video is not sponsored. All Content and video segments are copyrighted and owned by ©Retirement Transformed and cannot be used without permission.

Can one ordinary person really make a difference?Pastor Rufus Smith welcomes John Carroll of City Leadership for a conversation about generosity, purpose, and living out the teachings of Jesus beyond the weekend.Together they explore why solving problems requires collaboration, why generosity is one of the greatest investments we can make, and why following Christ has always been about faithfully loving the people right in front of us.If you've ever wondered whether your everyday life matters to God's Kingdom—or you've felt discouraged by the headlines surrounding the Church—this episode offers a hopeful reminder that real transformation often starts with ordinary people saying yes.

What if the habits our culture calls "normal" are actually the reason so many of us feel exhausted, inflamed, and worn down? In this episode, a Christian RN and holistic health coach takes an honest look at the everyday patterns many women accept without question — skipping workouts, relying on convenience food, running on caffeine, and quietly burning out while serving everyone but themselves. Most of us never chose these habits on purpose. We just absorbed them from everyone around us. This episode is an invitation to look at that inheritance honestly, and decide if it's actually serving you. Why Fitness Isn't About Weight Loss — It's About Longevity The episode opens with a challenge to a common assumption: that working out is mainly for weight loss. Instead, the case is made that consistent movement is one of the strongest predictors of a longer, healthier life — regardless of the number on the scale. Using the body's natural adaptability as an example (from breast milk production to muscle growth), the point is simple: your body responds to what you ask of it. Stop asking it to be strong, and it won't be. The Hidden Cost of "Convenient" Living From packaged snacks to daily takeout, convenience food has quietly become the American default. Drawing from her own nursing career and personal health journey, the host shares how she shifted from being "the queen of convenience" to intentionally packing whole-food meals, even while working a demanding hospice nursing job. This section reframes convenience eating not as a harmless habit, but as a slow, cumulative drain on the body — one that autoimmune and chronic illness often trace back to. Putting Yourself Last: A Pattern Worth Examining One of the more personal moments in the episode addresses a habit common among busy, driven women: skipping meals, ignoring hunger cues, and pushing through exhaustion to prove worth or productivity. The host names this pattern honestly, including her own past struggle with it, and connects it to a deeper root: pride and performance, rather than genuine calling. Suppressing Emotions in Christian Culture This section addresses something rarely said aloud in faith circles: the pressure to appear "fine" even when life is genuinely hard. Drawing a parallel to Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, the host makes the case that honesty with God — including sadness, dread, and grief — is not a lack of faith. It's an invitation to be fully known. When "Keep Serving" Becomes Harmful The episode closes its teaching portion with a hard truth for Christian women: serving others while drowning yourself is not sustainable, and it's not necessarily what God is asking of you. Using Jesus' own ministry pattern — specific people, specific places, intentional rest — the host challenges the belief that faithfulness means saying yes to everyone, all the time. Time-Stamped Highlights 00:00 — The core question of the episode: is "normal" culture making us sick? 01:26 — Why fitness (not weight loss) is tied to longevity 02:22 — The body's adaptability, explained through breastfeeding and strength training 04:19 — Why aches, fatigue, and constant caffeine use aren't actually "normal" 05:44 — A look inside a real workday as a hospice nurse, and why she packs her own lunch 10:32 — Naming the pattern of self-neglect that leads to bitterness and blame 12:53 — Suppressing true feelings in Christian culture, and the example of Jesus in Gethsemane 16:40 — Why people often need to be heard more than they need scripture quoted at them 17:08 — The "keep serving while you're drowning" mindset in church culture 21:03 — A sobering look at U.S. health outcomes and what "normal" is actually producing 23:28 — The two lies that keep people stuck: "it won't matter" and "I can't change" 24:25 — An invitation to identify one specific area God may be nudging you to address Key Takeaways The habits our culture treats as "normal" — skipping movement, relying on convenience food, running on stimulants, neglecting rest — carry a real, cumulative cost to long-term health. Self-neglect often isn't circumstantial; it can be a learned pattern rooted in pride, performance, or fear of being seen as needy. Emotional honesty with God is not a lack of faith. Naming pain doesn't cancel out gratitude or trust. Serving others faithfully doesn't require abandoning your own needs — even Jesus rested, withdrew, and ministered to specific people rather than everyone. Change doesn't require a total overhaul. One honest, specific step matters, and it's worth taking seriously. This episode isn't meant to diagnose or prescribe — it's meant to help you pause and honestly evaluate whether the "normal" you've accepted is actually serving your health, or slowly working against it. Ready to Understand What's Really Driving Your Exhaustion? If this episode hit close to home, don't just let the conviction pass by without action. The More Energy Masterclass was built for exactly this moment — for the woman who is done waiting and ready to actually understand what's going on in her body and her life. In this live training, you'll: Begin to see what may be driving your exhaustion — through a whole-person, faith-centered lens See your health from a perspective conventional medicine never offered you Walk away knowing your most important first steps — specific to your body, your story, and your life Feel inspired, hopeful, and challenged to move forward in a way that finally makes sense Live: Wednesday, August 20th | 7–10 PM Eastern

In 1 Peter 1:13–21, Peter calls followers of Jesus to live like their hope is real. Because this world is not our permanent home, we must resist being shaped by its desires, priorities, and definitions of success. Instead, we are called to live as holy nonconformists, trusting our Heavenly Father, remembering that our lives matter eternally, and recognizing the immeasurable price Jesus paid to redeem us. We do not live holy lives to earn God's love; we can live holy lives because we have already been loved and redeemed.

In 1 Peter 1:13–21, Peter calls followers of Jesus to live like their hope is real. Because this world is not our permanent home, we must resist being shaped by its desires, priorities, and definitions of success. Instead, we are called to live as holy nonconformists, trusting our Heavenly Father, remembering that our lives matter eternally, and recognizing the immeasurable price Jesus paid to redeem us. We do not live holy lives to earn God's love; we can live holy lives because we have already been loved and redeemed.

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In this episode, we connect with Nelson McIlveen to explore what clean water actually means in today's world — and whether most filtration systems are doing the job we think they are… As the founder and CEO of Sentry H2O, a family-owned water filtration company based in Arizona, Nelson has spent more than two decades working in manufacturing, engineering, and water treatment technology. His mission is simple: help families gain access to cleaner, safer water without removing the beneficial minerals the body needs. Is it possible to remove harmful contaminants while preserving the natural qualities that make water healthy? Nelson joins us to discuss the science behind water filtration, the challenges facing municipal water systems, and what consumers should know about the water they drink every day. This conversation unpacks: The hidden contaminants that are often present in tap water. What does and doesn't get removed by modern filtration systems. How technologies can target fluoride, heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, PFAS, and nanoplastics. How American manufacturing is creating new opportunities in the water filtration industry. Nelson combines hands-on engineering expertise with a passion for helping people improve the quality of their water. Through Sentry H2O, he has developed whole-house and under-sink filtration solutions designed to address a growing range of modern contaminants while maintaining water's natural balance. Connect with Nelson: Sentry H2O  Instagram LinkedIn

You've said it. Maybe out loud, maybe only to yourself at 3am. "I can't keep living like this." What if that sentence isn't a sign that something has gone wrong, but the first time you've recognized your body's cry for help? In this episode, Manon de Veritch and Dr. Pat Baccili explore what's actually happening beneath the numbness, the impatience, and the quiet loss of desire that so many women in midlife are experiencing but don't have language for. This isn't burnout, it's a transmission. And if you're willing to listen to it, it can lead you to a life of purpose and potential. Manon introduces The Breaking, The Becoming, and The Rising — the three stages every woman moves through on her way back to herself — and the Sovereign Woman spectrum: Maiden, Mother, Sovereign Woman, Crone. Most women in midlife are being called toward the third threshold without knowing it exists. This conversation gives it a name. Surrender is also on the table — not as defeat, but as the most courageous act available to a woman who has held everything together through sheer will. And the conversation closes with the bigger frame: your body is an electromagnetic vessel, your life force is measurable and real, and the woman you are becoming on the other side of this is more possible than anything you've let yourself imagine. If you are ready to stop surviving and start thriving, this episode is for you.

Pastor Nicoletti preaches “Living Like the Lord Is at Hand” from Philippians 4:4-7.

You've done the healing, gained the awareness, and learned the lessons. The question is: when do you finally start living like the woman you've been becoming?This month's affirmations are designed to support embodiment, self trust, identity integration, and closing the gap between understanding and action. They are intentionally created to work with your subconscious mind in a way that minimizes internal resistance, helping you reinforce the beliefs, behaviors, and energy of the version of you that's already emerging.If you've been feeling like you know what's next but haven't fully stepped into it, these affirmations are for you. This episode is for the woman who's tired of waiting to feel ready, tired of living from old versions of herself, and ready to start acting from who she has already become.Inside this month's affirmations, you'll be supported in:• Closing the gap between awareness and embodiment• Trusting yourself enough to move before certainty arrives• Releasing outdated identities and patterns• Taking action from who you are now, not who you used to be• Living at the level you've already grown intoTake the next stepStop trying to sound like everyone else. Discover how your voice is naturally designed to connect with the people you're here to serve: Get your free personalized Voice by Design GuideIf you've hit an invisible ceiling and you're ready to understand what's really beneath it, I'd love to work with you. Apply to work with meJoin the conversation on Instagram: @_brendajohnstonSubstack, The Limitless Life Uncensored, for deeper conversations beyond the podcast.

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