Podcasts about loving our neighbors

The final episode in our ELECTION READY series, today Krista Gilbert is interviewing Alexandra Kuykendall about how we love our neighbor in the midst of an election season. Seeking out goodness when life is great is easy, but when we have political disagreements or challenges that come our way, this is when it becomes really hard. In today's episode, Alex explores how to maintain a positive outlook, the role of prayer, and the significance of self-awareness and emotional regulation. She also emphasizes the need for intentionality in finding goodness in others and the importance of loving neighbors, regardless of political differences. We can feel so helpless when it comes to election season. This is one thing we can control: focusing on God's goodness and drawing close to others as a result. Listen in and be encouraged! QUESTION TO HELP YOU RISE Who has seen the best in you and made you feel loved, and what did they do to make you feel that way, and how can you mirror those behaviors? What is one thing you can pre-decide about how you want to have election related conversations or just political conversation? How can you pray for the presidential candidates that we have this year and local leaders? Who is one neighbor you can care for this month? In what area do you mostly need a reframe to seek out goodness? A FEW THINGS MENTIONED Episode 299 Original Episode on Seeking Out Goodness Philippians 4:8 James 1:27 Colossians 1:16-17 Fruits of the spirit Love joy peace Patience kindness Goodness Faithfulness Gentleness Self-control LET'S CONNECT! Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend. Or message us on Instagram – we'd love to hear from you! Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier

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Question of the Day: How can we best love our neighbors?How are you loving your neighbors? How can we pray for them with you? Today's program is dedicated to loving our neighbors and knowing that we are Placed for a Purpose! Equipped with Chris Brooks is made possible by your support.  To donate now, click hereTo learn more about Equipped with Chris Brooks click here

"Let us know what you think."Proverbs 10:12 - Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all offenses.

Unity in the body of Christ is pivotal; it is not just a peripheral concern but central to the Christian testimony. In this episode of Revealing Jesus with Christina Perera, guest Brady Boyd, Lead Pastor of New Life Church, delves into the essential topic of unity within the body of Christ. Host Christina Perera introduces the episode by emphasizing the importance of understanding Jesus so that one can fully experience His grace and peace. The episode opens with Brady Boyd sharing his journey to Christ, surrounded by the prayerful support of his Pentecostal upbringing and the transformative experience on a Louisiana backroad that steered his life to ministry.Boyd's new book, Life: Eight Practices for Belonging to God and Each Other, is a focal point as he discusses the critical nature of unity in the Christian faith, both with God and among believers. Boyd touches on the intrinsic value of discipleship, the implications of Jesus' teachings on love and unity, and Christians' responsibility to reflect Jesus through their actions. Additionally, he explores the role of social media in shaping societal attitudes and the pressing need for discernment among the faithful. "If we're afraid of our neighbor that has the MAGA sign out front or we're afraid of the neighbor with the rainbow flag hanging off their porch, if we're afraid of them and demonize them, we're never going to reach them." - Pastor Brady Boyd Listen to the end for a powerful prayer. CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Pastor Brady Boyd, New Life Church, Book Life-Minded: 8 Practices for Belonging to God and Each OtherABOUT: Christina Perera MinistriesSOCIAL CONNECT: Facebook, Instagram & YouTube @christinapereraministriesSUPPORT: We can only bring you this faith-building podcast with your financial gifts.Jesus, Grace, Unity, Faith, Bible, Christian podcast, Revealing Jesus, Christina Perera, Great Commission, Holy Spirit, How to love your neighbor, Importance of church unity, Living a life of grace, Practicing discernment in faith, How to be life minded

Mother Miriam Live - September 23rd, 2024 Can we have an outdoor Catholic wedding? The Pre-Cana at our parish give out a test paper full of perversion question and if you and your fiancé don't match, then they won't marry you. My manager is very anti-Catholic and compares Catholicism to other "shameful" religions. I work at a high school, and I have a mini poster on my desk with a few prayers. The school wants me to take it down. What should I do? My children with addiction need help, what can I do? How to convince my fiancé that we shouldn't use contraception when we marry?

Ephesians 4:1-16 -- One common issue within the church was that members were included or excluded from the community based on human standards. Paul reminds the church that they are all united together based on the One God — Father, Son, and Spirit. Though gifts and expressions may differ, the marker of faith and access to God's community is the same: faith in the saving work of Christ.

Ephesians 4:1-16 -- One common issue within the church was that members were included or excluded from the community based on human standards. Paul reminds the church that they are all united together based on the One God — Father, Son, and Spirit. Though gifts and expressions may differ, the marker of faith and access to God's community is the same: faith in the saving work of Christ.

A new MP3 sermon from CrossWay Church is now available on SermonAudio with the following details: Title: The Love of God (part 6) Loving our Neighbors Subtitle: The Love of God Speaker: R. Dean Linsky, Th.M. Broadcaster: CrossWay Church Event: Sunday Service Date: 9/16/2007 Bible: Luke 10:25-37 Length: 47 min.

 Loving Our Neighbors Like Jesus. (Mark 12:29-31)Love your neighbor as yourself—even the ones who are harder to love.

Christina, Mandy, and Matt discuss the question, “How do we love other people with our art?”

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Feb. 4, 2024: Message from David Holston, director of Sunnyside Ministry, guest speaker at Home Moravian Church, Winston-Salem, NC. Scripture Lesson: James 2: 14-18

There is perhaps no more powerful example of our need for Christ's healing of our souls than that contained in today's gospel reading. A rich man with the benefit of the great spiritual heritage of Abraham, Moses, and the prophets had become such a slave to gratifying his desires for indulgence in pleasure that he had become completely blind to his responsibility to show mercy to Lazarus, a miserable beggar who wanted only crumbs and whose only comfort was when dogs licked his open sores. The rich man's life revolved around wearing the most expensive clothes and enjoying the finest food and drink, even as he surely stepped over or around Lazarus at the entrance to his home on a regular basis and never did anything at all to relieve his suffering.

There is perhaps no more powerful example of our need for Christ's healing of our souls than that contained in today's gospel reading. A rich man with the benefit of the great spiritual heritage of Abraham, Moses, and the prophets had become such a slave to gratifying his desires for indulgence in pleasure that he had become completely blind to his responsibility to show mercy to Lazarus, a miserable beggar who wanted only crumbs and whose only comfort was when dogs licked his open sores. The rich man's life revolved around wearing the most expensive clothes and enjoying the finest food and drink, even as he surely stepped over or around Lazarus at the entrance to his home on a regular basis and never did anything at all to relieve his suffering.

There is perhaps no more powerful example of our need for Christ's healing of our souls than that contained in today's gospel reading. A rich man with the benefit of the great spiritual heritage of Abraham, Moses, and the prophets had become such a slave to gratifying his desires for indulgence in pleasure that he had become completely blind to his responsibility to show mercy to Lazarus, a miserable beggar who wanted only crumbs and whose only comfort was when dogs licked his open sores. The rich man's life revolved around wearing the most expensive clothes and enjoying the finest food and drink, even as he surely stepped over or around Lazarus at the entrance to his home on a regular basis and never did anything at all to relieve his suffering.

During the pandemic, Emily Smith started sharing her professional knowledge as the Friendly Neighbor Epidemiologist. More than 100K people started following her message of loving neighbors in the context of COVID-19, and now Emily has released a new book: The Science of the Good Samaritan: Thinking Bigger about Loving Our Neighbors. Emily says: "Neighboring like the Good Samaritan is about giving food to a food pantry at the holidays and/also interrupting co-workers when they say something bigoted. It's donating old clothes and/also understanding the clothes production and distribution pipeline in the world is unequal. It's loving those around you deeply and/also noticing those on the side of the proverbial roads more and more. Follow The Common Good on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Hosted by Aubrey Sampson and Brian From Produced by Laura Finch and Keith ConradSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Readings: Leviticus 19:1-2,15-18 | Psalm 1 | 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 | Matthew 22:34-46 Preached for the 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (2023-10-29).

In this episode, we hear an address from Matt Martens on criminal justice reform from a Christian perspective. This is the second episode we've had with Matt, and we encourage you to listen to last week's episode before this one. Matt frames Christian responsibility related to criminal justice around Christ's ethic of love. There are some things in this episode which are hard to hear, but Matt is hopeful, because he knows that the perfect Judge will one day set everything right. We hope this episode helps you to think and pray differently. LINKS & SHOW NOTES:Listen to last week's episode here (insert hyperlink once it's live)You can find more information on Matt Martens here.You can preorder his excellent new book here.This UWP Podcast Episode was produced by Josh Deng with editing by Roshane Ricketts.Support the showTo learn more about United? We Pray, follow us on Twitter and keep exploring our website. Please consider rating the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe using your favorite podcast client to hear more!

September 17, 2023Preaching: Rev. Justin Kendrick

In this episode, Julia, Westley, and Rev. Dr. Carter continue their conversation about creating communities of belonging. We discuss the challenges of creating communities that include “outsiders” and how our failure to love our neighbor ultimately reflects our inability to love the totality of ourselves. So what must we do to love ourselves? We have lots of thoughts about this, but the overarching theme is that it will require a reversal of our social and political values. Or, as Jesus put it, in the kin-dom of God “the first shall be last, and the last shall be first.”

This week Pastor Darrin talks about lessons we can learn from the Good Samaritan as he starts a new series on the Parables of Jesus.

I am so excited to welcome my new friend, Herminia Esqueda to the pod. Herminia is a pastor, multicultural director, and an Equity, Diversity, Access and Inclusion Administrator in state government. She is an incredible communicator of the Gospel and reminds us of the important call to be a people of reconciliation and peacemaking.  So, in today's conversation, she encourages us to partner with God, and what God is already doing in our communities through being a consistent and present listener. So often we feel like we have to have ideas, strategies, and agendas — but God is inviting us to love our neighbors by being present. Today, I have chosen the color “Vivacious” from the Pantone guide book. It is a maroon color, and I chose it because of the name. Vivacious means to be full of life, and in order for us to live into the fullness of who God intended us to be, I believe that we need to cultivate rhythms of listening and learning, in order to love our neighbors. ----- Herminia Esqueda serves as the Multi-Cultural Ministries Coordinator for the Northwest District Church of the Nazarene, and is an Associate Pastor, alongside her Lead Pastor husband, at the Wapato Church of the Nazarene. In addition to her ministerial roles, Herminia works full-time as an Equity, Diversity, Access and Inclusion Administrator in state government. Herminia is pursuing her Master of Arts in Christian Ministry at Point Loma University, and serves as a founding member of the NOW Movement Network—a coordinated effort of Nazarenes in USA and Canada who are emboldened by the Spirit to pursue racial justice in our churches, communities, districts, and institutions now. She is a teacher, speaker and facilitator, and in her spare  time, she enjoys traveling to California to visit family, where she goes by “Lita,” short for abuelita. You can connect with Herminia on instagram @herminia.esqueda --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/carly-bartlett/support

Join us for this special episode with two special ladies, Joy and Jenny. They share with us about their organizations Lead Collective and Eleos which are focused on equipping and elevating leaders in the way of Jesus, from historically under-resourced communities in Greenville, SC. We had fun reminiscing on our "baller" days by sharing a few embarrassing moments and chatting about what lead both of them to this path of service. They both inspired and encouraged us by sharing their story and we hope you will feel the same!!! If you would like to get involved more with their mission, visit https://www.leadgvl.org/room-for-you for opportunities.

Karen and Jodie discuss the intersection of faith and purpose. Jodie is a pastor by training, and author of Bible studies who hosts a podcast called 'So Much More: Creating Space for God'. She has since stepped away from formal church ministry positions and is now helping people create space for God through her podcast, writing, and other discipleship ministries. Karen shares that when her kids were young, her faith was shallow and she didn't think about being an intentional Christian witness. She was inspired by a woman in the Middle East with a bold and mighty faith, which she hungers to have too.Jodie and Karen also discuss how to cultivate a deeper relationship with God and how to share a faith worth sharing. In order to accomplish this, they both agree that slowing down is essential. Jodie shares her own experience of feeling like she had to show up to church every Sunday, but not knowing where to start. She then found an opportunity of accountability through a spiritual friendship and a Bible study. Finally, she realized that faith does not have to be overly complicated. She encourages others to find support in order to grow in their faith.Later in this conversation, Jodie and Karen discuss Jesus' teaching that believers should love the Lord their God with all of their heart, soul, mind, and strength and love their neighbor as themselves. Jodie explains that this is the primary calling for believers, and that other callings may come and go, but this one remains a constant. In order to discern God's will, Jodie suggests getting to know Him better by reading scripture, and listening for His voice. Karen adds that in doing so, believers will bear much fruit and find joy in life. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the importance of loving the Lord and loving our neighbors as key components of following God.Jodie and Karen also identify the importance of following the spirit's prompting to love and act compassionately toward others. They likened this to a big V and small V, with the big V being our vocation to love God and our neighbors, and the small V being our career and raising our families. Karen then raised the issue of lack of time, which many women face in juggling their responsibilities. She mentioned that some women had difficulty finding the time to build relationships with nonbelievers and share their faith. Jodie and Karen concluded that it is important to trust our inner promptings and to act on them despite how busy we may be.TIMESTAMPS00:00:00   Heading: Exploring Faith and Purpose with Jodie Niznick00:04:00   Cultivating a Deeper Relationship with God00:05:00   Loving God and Loving Our Neighbors00:10:00   Loving Our Neighbors and Finding Time to Do So00:11:00   Practicing the Big V Vocation of Loving God and Our Neighbors00:15:00   Living an Unhurried Life with Jesus as an Example00:17:00   Building Relationship with God and our Neighbor in Busy Seasons00:22:00   Abiding in Christ and Bearing Fruit00:24:00   Conversation Summary: Jodie's Advice on Following God's Calling00:26:00   Closing: Reflection on Our Big V Vocation and Little V VocationHIGHLIGHTSWhoever abides in Me and I in him, bears much fruit, and apart from Him, we can bear nothing. When we know we should be sharing our faith, but don't have a rich, vibrant relationship with the Lord, we're separate from Him and we can't bear fruit.Loving God and our neighbor are the two greatest commandments. Are those in alignment? When we put our own life up against the word and we figure out what's not working, It helps us identify where we need to readjust? And then bringing that to the Lord and saying, “help me in this.”Ask the Lord, “are there people you want me to love today? Is there a relationship I can start building?” One of the things that we've talked about is loving our neighbor as ourselves and I know to share Jesus with a neighbor really depends on relationship.-------->>>Helpful Resources: Connect with Jodie Niznik:“The Blue Cord" by Karen Bejjani Find it wherever books are sold online.The Blue Cord Small Group Discipleship Study. Take Your Learning DeeperJoin the iHOPE Community. Sign-up at www.iHOPEministries.org/. Get a short weekly email with more resources, upcoming events, and stories that inspire and empower you.Visit www.TheBlueCord.org for more free resource.For speaking engagements, workshops, or conferences that will help you/your church start spiritual conversations or share your faith across cultures, email info@iHOPEministries.org.Pay it forward. Give to help more Believers learn to share their biblical faith across cultures. Give online at www.iHOPEministries.org/giveFOLLOW AND ENGAGE WITH US: FacebookInstagramTwitter#WomensBibleStudy #ChristianWomen #BlueCord #iHOPE #Evangelism #GospelofJesus #EvangelismTraining #CrossCulturalOutreach #ChristianWitness #JesusFollower #WomenWhoLoveJesus #MomsWhoLoveJesus

Truly loving others involves stepping out when it feels uncomfortable. It's caring more about them than how they might react to our reaching out to them in love. - Lynette Kittle SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Your Daily Prayer: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-prayer/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The last episode of our season on formation begins with co-hosts Lisa Greenwood and Tim Soerens each sharing their top three takeaways from the season. Don't miss this great season wrap up! And then: We couldn't imagine a better conversation partner to end this season with than Jonathan Brooks, or as he's better known, Pastah J, who offers a hopeful vision and powerful challenge for the church to lead the way out of these hard times: practice presence with all neighbors in all neighborhoods. “I don't actually think that there are ever any God forsaken places,” Pastah J says, “but there are church forsaken places because it is the church that has decided to take all our gifts and talents, all that God gives us, our power, and reside in more comfortable spaces.” Rooted in scripture and grounded in theology, Pastah J reminds us that God is as interested in where people live as God is in whether they will go to heaven. Pastah J invites us to engage our neighborhoods right now for God's sake.Quotations“I cannot understand my faith apart from my own social location and context and the struggle of African Americans in this country.” (13:53)“We need to think about how God feels about land, how God feels about place, how God feels about how we use spaces to bring him glory and cultivate the kingdom of God on earth.' (16:24)“Loving your neighborhood is as important as loving your neighbor.” (20:15)“I don't think God has forsaken my neighborhood. I think God is alive and well in my community, and if you come closer you'll be able to see that.” (24:20)“I don't actually think that there are ever any God forsaken places, but there are church forsaken places because it is the church that has decided to take all our gifts and talents, all that God gives us, our power, and reside in more comfortable spaces.” (25:05)“God is intimately concerned with where people eat, what people eat, where they live, how they're educated, just as much as whether or not their soul will spend eternity in heaven.” (30:00)“The truth is that every person and every place display both the glory of God and the brokenness of humanity.” (34:16)“If you live in a place where the dominant narrative is that it's beautiful, you as a Christian have a godly responsibility to expose the brokenness. And if you live in a place where brokenness and negativity is the dominant narrative, you have a godly responsibility to lift up the beauty there.” (36:24)“Preach with power, teach with power, love in ways that you never have, don't give up. Allow the truth of what we've experienced to be the wind that blows you forward.” (51:00)We discuss:Tim and Lisa each share their top three takeaways from this season on formation (0:43)Pastah J: how place impacts the way we live out our theology and formation (14:27)The pivotal moment Pastah J realized that his neighborhood and his church were intimately connected (18:45)The impact of the narrative of upward mobility on urban neighborhoods and how it leads to “continual disinvestment” (23:10)Jesus call us to be uncomfortable and to reinvest in some of the places we have run away from (25:35)We need to need make bifocal “Glory of God” and “Brokenness of Humanity” glasses to fully see the world the way God does (32:00)Discipleship and formation happen in relationship to each other and to the places we live (39:30)God's gifts and goodness exist for us in community with each other (44:42)Words of hope for everyone doing...

Luke 10:25-37Today we hear about the work that our partners Mama Lilly and her husband, Dennis, are doing for orphans, widows, and those who are vulnerable in South Sudan.

There is no “silver bullet” when it comes to navigating tough conversations, changing someone else's mind, or helping those struggling with gender dysphoria. At the same time, to avoid the topic is to not help people at all, which is simply not an option for followers of Christ. Focus on the Family has compiled a list of resources on gender identity and transgender ideology, and the Restored Hope Network also has compiled a helpful list of books, articles, and other resources. And remember, God promises wisdom to those who ask for it. Let's ask for it.  Note: If you have examples of Christians walking through transgender issues faithfully, we'd love to hear about them. Email us at info@colsoncenter.org.  

Today, Pastor Steve Boul brings the message titled "Encounter: Loving Our Neighbors," which is week 7 in our series in the gospel of Matthew. You can find the full sermon notes and other resources at our website. We hope this message encourages you and helps you know Jesus in a more real way. Subscribe to us at our YouTube channel, on Apple Podcasts or on Spotify. You can also visit us at Facebook or Instagram.

In the days of self-isolation and lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic, words by Martin Luther King, Jr. in his Letter from a Birmingham Jail rang true. Speaking about injustice, he remarked how he couldn’t sit idly in one city and not be concerned about what happens in another. “We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality,” he said, “tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects us all indirectly.” Likewise, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted our connectedness as around the world cities and countries closed to stop the spread of the virus. What affected one city could soon affect another. Many centuries ago, God instructed His people how to show concern for others. Through Moses, He gave the Israelites the law as a way to guide them and help them live together. He told them to “not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life” (Leviticus 19:16); and to not seek revenge or bear a grudge against others, but to “love your neighbor as yourself” (v. 18). God knew that communities would start to unravel if people didn’t look out for others, valuing their lives as much as they did their own. We too can embrace the wisdom of God’s instructions. As we go about our daily activities, we can remember how interconnected we are with others as we ask Him how to love and serve them well.

How can we make ourselves fully available to say "yes" to Jesus? This week, we interview one of our very good friends and a man we look up to A LOT, Mr. Alejo Molina, and we reflect on this question. We discuss what it means to live on mission, to serve our neighbors, and to open our hearts to Jesus's call in our lives. We also talk about the glory that is Inca Kola haha. Alejo leads a missionary organization called Bridges in Peru that does so much good work for the community there. He is a consecrated lay brother and is currently on his way to becoming a spiritual director. He is a blessing to everyone who knows him and serves alongside him. We hope you enjoy listening! We're praying for you. God bless, IRON SHARPENS IRON

In this episode we reflect on the recent wedding and offer thoughts on helpful principles for early in marriage. We also consider how to intentionally love our neighbors with the right kind of agenda, and without the wrong kind of agenda. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bombadilsporch/message

D. Carolina Núñez uses the story of the good Samaritan to teach why loving our neighbors—the ones who are in proximity—should be a primary focus in our lives. Click here to view the speech.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Great Commission challenges us to make disciples of ALL NATIONS. When we do this well, an implication is that churches in urban context will become more diverse. Not because diversity is mandatory to be a follower of Christ, but because you begin to see how all people groups can play a role in God's kingdom because of his amazing grace.

Watch “Loving Our Neighbors” here: https://youtu.be/JS3aLr4mtm4 ABOUT THIS MESSAGE Hill Country Bible Church's fifth core value is “Loving Our Neighbors.” We live out God's design to love our neighbors by investing in the people around us, regardless of generation, culture, or ethnicity. The Good Samaritan exemplifies Jesus, showing the love of the Father to those nearby who need it most, but deserve it the least. Find a time and attend service with us! https://www.hcbc.com/visit-us ABOUT HILL COUNTRY BIBLE CHURCH We are a community marked by God's grace and committed to sharing the good news of the gospel with those around us. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HCBCAustin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hcbcaustin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/hcbcaustin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hillcountrybiblechurch . #goodsamaritan #atx #austin #family #atxfamily #neighbor #love #share #listen #sermon #message #sunday

The gospel compels us to love our neighbors in an active, sacrificial way. And, long-term change in the lives of vulnerable people is most effective when healthy people, communities, or institutions surround them. In this final conversation of the "Loving Our Neighbors" series, Dave and Autumn discuss classic activities of the local church, like regularly gathering for worship, and how these functions dignify the vulnerable. We can invest in stable, healthy churches for the benefit of others.

In Jesus' teaching, love of neighbor is active, sacrificial, and not bound by the societal barriers that we tend to create. Jesus, quoting the Old Testament, states that love of God and neighbor is the summation of the law. In the OT rendering of God's law given to Israel and in Jesus' interpretation of those same moral laws in the NT, care for vulnerable individuals is central. The "quartet of the vulnerable" - widows, orphans, foreigners, and the poor - are all mentioned over and over. Who are the "foreigners" living alongside us, specifically our refugee neighbors? How does life in Denver look for them? Loving neighbors beyond barriers is a choice. But it is not purely sacrificial. Connection to our neighbors enriches our lives, expands our understanding, and grows our love and faith. Organizations mentioned in today's episode: Lutheran Family Services (https://www.lirs.org/) African Community Center (https://www.acc-den.org/) Project Worthmore (https://projectworthmore.org/)

Love of neighbor is an imperative in the Old Testament law and in Jesus' own teaching on the continued moral ramifications of the law. Jesus depicts the love of neighbor as a sacrificial, costly act, reminiscent of his own love for us. Jen Shepard and Becky Braman join Autumn on the podcast to discuss the realities of foster care in Colorado, the Safe Families program, and how intentional compassion compels them to act on behalf of children and families in crisis. Resources mentioned in this episode: Safe Families, Denver Chapter (https://denver.safe-families.org/) Reframing Foster Care by Jason Johnson (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1625860951/)

Who are our vulnerable neighbors? How can we get to know them? And how does the gospel compel us to act on their behalf? In today's episode, Autumn and Jill Anschutz answer these questions in light of the impact of our state and local educational systems on vulnerable children. Schools that perform consistently bring stability to the lives of children which links directly to outcomes they experience later in life. Jill is a Board Member of the Charter School Institute, an organization that authorizes charter schools for the state of Colorado, and Rocky Mountain Prep, a local Pre-K through 5th Grade charter school. Autumn and Jill conclude that church's active involvement in local educational institutions can be a means to bring about good for our neighbors and discuss the various ways that involvement may take shape. Resources mentioned in today's episode: - Status of Denver's Children (https://www.denvergov.org/content/dam/denvergov/Portals/713/documents/data-resources/StatusOfDenversChildren_ADA_2019.pdf) - 2021 Kids Count (https://www.coloradokids.org/data/publications/2021-kids-count/) - DPS Grade Level Expectations (https://www.transformeducationnow.org/post/are-kids-in-dps-meeting-grade-level-expectations-no-they-are-not) - Colorado Politics (https://www.coloradopolitics.com/) - Chalkbeat (https://co.chalkbeat.org/)

Bonnie Pritchett reports on how war on Earth is affecting projects in space; Amy Lewis reports on China's interest in a small island nation far from its mainland; and Lauren Dunn meets a Missouri couple learning how to love their neighbors. Plus: commentary from Whitney Williams, and the Tuesday morning news.Support The World and Everything in It today at wng.org/donate. Additional support comes from Ambassadors Impact Network, a network of investors who have provided fourteen million dollars of growth capital since 2018 to entrepreneurs who show and share Jesus through their businesses. More at ambassadorsimpact.com. From Chosen Gen Ministry, outfitting family discipleship through resources such as the Discipleship Parenting podcast. More at chosengenministry.org. And from National Bible Bee. Encouraging children to learn and love God's Word through Scripture study and memorization. Registration for 2022 Summer Study open today at biblebee.org