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Have you ever asked yourself: "Why am I always tired?" Not just physically tired. Soul tired. Emotionally tired. Mentally tired. Spiritually tired. Maybe you've learned how to survive… but forgotten how to abide. In this powerful episode of the MADE NEW series, Jeanith Padilla shares her personal journey from striving and exhaustion to living with peace, purpose, and healthy rhythms. In this episode, we talk about: • overwhelm • burnout • boundaries • Sabbath • rest • priorities • peace • abiding in Christ ✨ Overflow comes from abiding, not striving. Key Scriptures: • John 15:5 • Matthew 11:28-30 • Psalm 23 If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or spiritually exhausted, this episode is for you.

The skills problem isn't going anywhere — it's just wearing new clothes. In this episode, I unpack how the lessons we learned decades ago (limiting work in progress, the theory of constraints, test-driven development) are coming roaring back as the fundamentals that will carry you through the agentic shift. The bottleneck has moved, and knowing where it went changes how you should work. A lot of what we're learning about building with agentic tooling isn't new at all — it's a re-emphasis on lessons software engineers learned twenty years ago, just arriving in a new form. In today's episode, I walk through why the fundamentals are becoming more important than ever, why so many of us feel scattered despite having the most powerful tooling we've ever had, and where the real bottleneck in software delivery has quietly moved. My goal isn't to convince you that your job is now babysitting AI — it's to show you which parts of the work are still squarely yours, and how older principles can make you faster and more confident right now. Limiting Work in Progress Is Back: Just because you can spin up fifty agents doesn't mean you should split your focus across fifty things. Orchestrated fan-outs are powerful, but a human juggling agents across hiring, on-call, and a project all at once still pays the same old context-switching tax — and the quality drops while the speed never improves. Work Deeper, Not Wider: Instead of spreading yourself shallowly across more tickets, run multiple sessions on the same domain. Write a competing or adversarial version that critiques your assumptions, develop better documentation, or capture what you're learning as a reusable skill. Depth beats breadth. The Scattered-Engineer Epidemic: Engineers are burning out faster, not slower. We have the capacity to push more through the pipeline, so we're getting handed (or choosing) more than we can carry. Reducing parallelism often holds your delivery speed steady while dropping your cycle time and raising quality. The Theory of Constraints, Revisited: Treat your software development lifecycle as a pipeline with a bottleneck — and if you can't find one, you've optimized one part too far. Writing code used to be the choke point, so we spent enormous energy de-risking work before it ever reached an engineer. The Bottleneck Has Moved: When production gets cheap, it's no longer worth heavily de-risking upstream — which is why engineers are picking up more experimental, proof-of-concept, discovery work, and product folks are prototyping with these tools too. The new constraint isn't writing the code; it's verifying the agent didn't ship something broken. Verification Scales With Your Effort: The more an agent produces, the bigger the pile of PRs, MRs, and outputs waiting on human review. That backlog is the new bottleneck — and skepticism is creeping in because we're not even sure our tests are sufficient to verify what the agent built. Why TDD Fits This Moment: The honest question isn't "Can I trust the agent?" — it's "What verification loop do I need to build so I can trust it more?" Clear requirements feed a clear testing loop: write the failing test, let the agent write the code to turn it green, and you bridge the gap between requirements gathered and requirements met. It's not as simple as "go write a test," but it's a strong fit for where we are right now. Episode Homework: Go dig into the fundamentals — limiting WIP, the theory of constraints, test-driven development. Find the old lesson that still applies to your workflow today, bring it to your team's flow, and email me about what you discover.

Join Todd Rogers, Co-founder and CEO of Moddy AI, for a paradigm-shifting exploration into the true nature of the artificial intelligence boom. For the past decade, building a production-ready predictive sports modeling business required millions of dollars in capital, an elite army of data scientists, and bespoke backend architectures—culminating in complex tools that only other data scientists could decipher. In this episode, Todd maps out how advanced LLMs and automated engineering workflows have completely rewritten this equation, moving past basic software optimization to open up entirely new categories of consumer and business software that were previously impossible to build.

Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber dig into the first wave of Knicks championship backstories, starting with Ian Begley's report about James Dolan speaking to the team before the playoffs and delivering a message that apparently landed with the players. The conversation turns Dolan from a long criticized owner into an unlikely part of the title story, complete with his reported joke, his belief in the roster, and his apology to fans for how long the wait took. The segment also explores how this championship changed the way Knicks fans see themselves, from expecting heartbreak to finally believing they root for a winner. Evan and Tiki break down Jalen Brunson's closeout brilliance, the Spurs' late collapse, the missed flagrant foul controversy around Victor Wembanyama, and why this Knicks run forced opponents to make excuses while New York celebrated a title that felt impossible for generations.

Today, we celebrate life change and the hope of Jesus as people go public with their faith and discover what it means to be truly Made New.

Join Todd Rogers, Co-founder and CEO of Moddy AI, for a paradigm-shifting exploration into the true nature of the artificial intelligence boom. For the past decade, building a production-ready predictive sports modeling business required millions of dollars in capital, an elite army of data scientists, and bespoke backend architectures—culminating in complex tools that only other data scientists could decipher. In this episode, Todd maps out how advanced LLMs and automated engineering workflows have completely rewritten this equation, moving past basic software optimization to open up entirely new categories of consumer and business software that were previously impossible to build.

Authors in this issue: Gabriel Benjiman — From Good to Very Good: Infusing Mission and Practice with Social Responsibility  Christian Sarmiento — Born in Adam, Made New in Christ: What It Means to Be Human, to Be Broken, and to Be Made Holy  T. Scott Daniels — From One Degree of Glory to Another: The Spirit's Work of Restoring God's Image in Us  Sam Barber — The Image Beneath the Marks: Sin's Distortion, Christ's Revelation, and the Spirit's Renewal & Made to Love  Carla Sunberg — Male and Female: The Shared Image of God & A Humbling Journey  Jorge Julca — Becoming What We Were Made to Be: How God's Image Shapes Our Identity, Our Worship, and Our Witness  Fili Chambo — Holy Regard: Seeing Others through the Image of God  T. A. Noble — Christ: The Image of God: Understanding Humanity's Identity through Christ, the True and Eternal Image

Read OnlineJesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place.” Matthew 5:17–18Sometimes it can be challenging to reconcile the Old Testament with the New Testament. In addition to the Ten Commandments, the Old Testament is filled with countless other commandments. The Pharisees, in their attempt to preserve and interpret the Law of Moses, identified 613 specific commandments. While the Pharisees sought to preserve the Law through detailed commandments, the prophets continually called Israel back to a deeper fidelity to the covenant. Many of the prophets also spoke of the coming of the Messiah and foretold a new spiritual law that would be written on the heart.In today's Gospel, Jesus proclaims that He has not come to abolish the Law or the Prophets, but to fulfill them. To “fulfill” means that Jesus brings the Law and the Prophets to completion, perfecting them and elevating them into the New Covenant of grace. This fulfillment achieves the true meaning of the Law, moving beyond external observance to the interior transformation of the heart. Jesus fulfills the moral demands of the Law by addressing not only external actions but also the interior dispositions of the heart. For example, in this same Sermon on the Mount, Jesus transforms the commandment “You shall not kill” into a call to avoid even anger or hatred (cf. Matthew 5:21–22). In doing so, He reveals the fullness of God's justice, which calls for not only outward obedience but also inward holiness rooted in love.The sacrificial system of the Old Covenant centered on Temple worship, where animal sacrifices were ritually offered as atonement for sins. Those Old Testament sacrifices find completion in Jesus' perfect sacrifice on the Cross. He became the new High Priest and offered Himself as the Lamb of God on the Altar of the Cross, a sacrifice that is perpetuated in the Eucharist. Once Christ offered Himself on the Cross, the animal sacrifices and other ceremonial aspects were fulfilled and are no longer required, having given way to the new and perfect worship in the perpetual Eucharistic Sacrifice.The Law and the Prophets also pointed toward the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of the New Covenant. Jesus, as the Messiah, fulfills these prophecies. In Him, God's plan to gather all nations into His family is accomplished, fulfilling the promises made to Abraham and proclaimed by the prophets. The symbols and foreshadowings of the Old Testament, such as the Passover lamb, find their ultimate meaning in Christ.Through Him, the promises of salvation are no longer future hopes but present realities. Through this threefold fulfillment—moral, in transforming our hearts; liturgical, in perfecting worship; and prophetic, in realizing God's promises—Jesus not only completes the Old Covenant but elevates it into something far greater. He reveals its true purpose: to lead humanity into a deeper relationship with God through love, grace, and truth.Reflect today on Jesus as the fulfillment of all that God has revealed from the foundation of the world. Because the Old Testament is fulfilled in Christ, we turn our gaze upon Him as the full revelation of the Father and the only way to salvation. The study of the Old Testament reveals the unfolding of Salvation History, but in the Eucharist, we encounter its fulfillment and completion. Turn to Him in the Sacrifice of the Mass, where every promise made throughout salvation history is fulfilled and made present to you in the most precious gift of Christ Himself. In this perpetual Eucharistic Sacrifice, we are drawn into the mystery of divine love and receive a foretaste of the heavenly banquet, where God's promises will one day be fully realized.My Eucharistic Lord, You are the fulfillment of every promise made throughout salvation history. In the Sacrifice of the Mass, the final and perfect atonement for sins, those promises are made present to us today. Draw me deeper into worship, filling my heart with a profound love for You in the Eucharist. Transform me by this New Covenant of grace. Jesus, I trust in You.Image: Listen to Him by Lawrence OP, license CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.Source: Free RSS feed from catholic-daily-reflections.com — Copyright © 2026 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. This content is provided solely for personal, non-commercial use. Redistribution, republication, or commercial use — including use within apps with advertising — is strictly prohibited without written permission.

What if the labels you've been carrying are not the labels God uses for you? Too many people build their identity around: • failures • mistakes • trauma • rejection • shame • other people's opinions But what happened to you is not who you are. In this powerful episode of the MADE NEW series, Jeanith Padilla explores how our identity is often shaped by our past experiences instead of God's truth—and how freedom begins when we start seeing ourselves through God's eyes. ✨ Your wounds may explain you, but they do not define you. Key Scriptures: • Ephesians 1 • Romans 8:1 • Galatians 2:20 If you've ever struggled with self-worth, shame, comparison, or feeling "not enough," this episode is for you.

A Dry Tree Made New in the Water of Baptism 1. What made the tree dry? 2. What gave the tree life?

What if joy was never meant to stay contained? In this message, we explore how the living water of Christ fills our hearts until it overflows—bringing joy within us, through our witness, and in our participation in God's work. Continue listening to discover how one encounter with Jesus can become a source of life that impacts everyone around us. And what happens when that joy begins to overflow?▶SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/SouthernHillsLV▶Do you know Jesus as your Savior? https://www.southernhillslv.com/the-gospel▶ DONATE: https://pushpay.com/g/southernhills?src=hpp&r=monthly▶ Visit Southern Hills: https://www.southernhillslv.com/▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernhillslv▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernhillslv/Pastor Andrew Olsen is the Pastor of Counseling & Care at Southern Hills Church in Las Vegas. He earned an undergraduate degree in Pastoral Ministries from Pensacola Christian College and a Master of Divinity from Pensacola Theological Seminary. He is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. He also serves on the board of directors for the Spiritual Formation Institute, based in Las Vegas.

Embracing the reality that we are redeemed by Christ alone. He has declared us His, through His sacrifice, by His purpose and for His purpose. This is what makes baptism such a powerful testimony. And I'm telling you, this side of Heaven, baptism is one of the most Heavenly things we can do.

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How does Jesus-shaped change happen? It happens when you commit God's Word to your heart, give it time to grow, water His Word with prayer and continuously tend to the soil of your heart. Continue listening to find out more about HOW to do just that!▶SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/SouthernHillsLV▶Do you know Jesus as your Savior? https://www.southernhillslv.com/the-gospel▶ DONATE: https://pushpay.com/g/southernhills?src=hpp&r=monthly▶ Visit Southern Hills: https://www.southernhillslv.com/▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernhillslv▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernhillslv/Pastor Brian Krum serves as the Discipleship Pastor at Southern Hills Church in Las Vegas. He has an undergrad in Cross-cultural Sociology from UC Irvine, a Masters of Divinity from Palmer Seminary, and a Doctorate in Missional Leadership from Fuller Seminary. Before coming to Southern Hills, he served for 28 years in New Zealand in various roles including youth pastor, teaching pastor, seminary professor, and the leader of National Youth Ministries.

  Why do we keep repeating the same emotional cycles even when we genuinely want change? In this powerful episode of the MADE NEW series, Jeanith Padilla talks about the hidden things that often keep us spiritually, emotionally, and mentally stuck: • fear • pride • shame • unresolved wounds • control • distraction • identity struggles This episode is a reminder that transformation requires honesty, healing, surrender, and renewal. ✨ You cannot heal what you refuse to face. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, spiritually stagnant, or trapped in unhealthy patterns… this episode is for you. Key Scriptures: • Hebrews 12:1 • John 10:10 • Romans 7

What does it really mean to be made new? In week one of our new series, Made New, we explore the discipleship journey — from the joy of salvation, to experiencing God's love through the ongoing process of transformation, to finding peace through prayer in the middle of life's hardest moments. God isn't finished with us yet… and this journey may look different than you think.▶SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/c/SouthernHillsLV▶Do you know Jesus as your Savior? https://www.southernhillslv.com/the-gospel▶ DONATE: https://pushpay.com/g/southernhills?src=hpp&r=monthly▶ Visit Southern Hills: https://www.southernhillslv.com/▶ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/southernhillslv▶ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southernhillslv/Pastor Caleb Sargent serves as Executive Pastor at Southern Hills Church in Las Vegas, where he helps lead strategy, develop leaders, and build processes to serve people — not the other way around. Known for his practical, encouraging teaching style, Caleb is passionate about helping people grow in discipleship, discover their calling, and live lives centered on Christ.

Have you ever looked strong on the outside while silently feeling exhausted on the inside? In this powerful first episode of the Made New series, Jeanith Padilla shares her personal surrender journey and the moment she realized Jesus didn't just come to improve her life — He came to make her new. This episode dives deep into: • spiritual exhaustion • striving and overwhelm • identity and performance • surrendering control • transformation through Christ • renewing your mind • living from peace instead of pressure If you've been carrying responsibilities without carrying peace, this episode is for you. Key Scriptures: • 2 Corinthians 5:17 • Luke 9:23 • Romans 12:2 ✨ Jesus doesn't just change habits. He changes hearts.

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Some disciples of John the Baptist are baptized with water in the name of Jesus and with the Holy Spirit, speaking in tongues and prophesying authenticates the final bridge between the Old Testament prophets and the New Covenant.

Because Jesus rose from the dead, believers are not only forgiven but empowered to live each day in newness of life.Subscribe to daily devotions e-mails: https://wcmin.us/ddsub

Our identity is constantly being shaped, either by the truth of God or the pressures around us. And when our thinking is distorted, it hardens our hearts and leads us away from who we're meant to be. But in Christ, we're invited to put off the old self and step into a completely new identity, one rooted in truth, transformed thinking, and a renewed way of living. When that identity takes hold, it doesn't just change what we believe—it reshapes our desires, our actions, and the entire direction of our lives.

In 2 Corinthians 5:16–6:2, Paul shows how the Gospel changes everything. Through Jesus, we are made new and reconciled to God. We're no longer living for ourselves—we've been sent as His ambassadors with the message of reconciliation. And that message carries urgency: the time to respond to God is now.

What happens after we die? Pastor Duane Brooks explains how God, the Creator, will give us imperishable, glorious, powerful, and spiritual bodies fit for a new creation. This episode is filled with hope, reminding us that every life has dignity, purpose, and a future beyond death because of the risen Christ. Message based on 1 Corinthians 15:34-50.To discover more messages of hope go to tallowood.org/sermons/.Follow us on Instagram, X, and YouTube @tallowoodbc.Follow us on FaceBook @tallowoodbaptist

Saul was known for persecution… until he had an encounter with Jesus that changed everything. In this powerful story of transformation, we see that no one is beyond the reach of God's grace. Paul's conversion reminds us that your past does not define your future and who you were is not who you have to be.

Peter was confident he would never fall but in a moment of fear, he denied Jesus three times. What followed wasn't rejection but, it was redemption. In this message, we walk through Peter's failure and Jesus' powerful restoration, discovering that our lowest moments are not the end of our story. God uses them to shape us, humble us, and prepare us for what's next.

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Re-formed, part 11. The resurrection is God's joyful announcement: the world is being remade, and his people are sent to proclaim it. By Oli Stevens Easter Sunday 2026 Captured from the livestream

What if faith can't be inherited, it has to become personal? This week on the podcast, Pastor Jared and Pastor DJ unpack this weekend's message on baptism and why it's more than a family tradition, it's a personal step of obedience after encountering Jesus.From the 3,000 who were baptized at Pentecost to the questions many still wrestle with today, they talk through one of the biggest baptism objections with grace and clarity. Whether you were baptized as a baby, sprinkled as a child, or have never taken that step, this conversation will help you understand why baptism matters and why your next step could be now.Don't wait! This could be your moment.

Our guest today is award-winning Atlanta architect Timothy Adams. His firm, T.S. Adams Studio Architects, has become synonymous with classical lines and highly detailed craftsmanship. Tim sits down with Caroline, Taryn, and Liz to talk about his beautiful new book, Tradition Made New: Houses with a Sense of Soul and History, which celebrates homes that feel grounded, authentic, and built to last generations. Tim shares his architectural process, explaining why a home's design must always start with the physical lot it sits on. He discusses the difference between "timeless" and "soulful" architecture, how to balance a client's modern taste with a traditional neighborhood, and why he always takes time to drive around a community to study the local materials before drafting a single plan. Quick Decorating & Architectural Takeaways: Design for the Site First: Before finalizing a design or layout, you must consider the lot. Tim explains that a house should be deeply responsive to its topography and surroundings. He uses the site visit to figure out how to capture the best natural light and views, while strategically positioning the house to block out negative elements like a neighbor's garage or a cell tower. Blend In on the Outside, Be Yourself on the Inside: If your preferred style clashes with a historic neighborhood, find a compromise. Tim shares a story of a client who wanted a highly contemporary home on one of Atlanta's most traditional streets. To respect the neighborhood, Tim designed a classic stone English manor exterior, but kept the interior architecture incredibly clean and modern. Aim for "Soulful" over "Timeless": Tim prefers the term "soulful architecture" over the overused buzzword "timeless". By rooting a house in the right historical proportions, strong details, and authentic regional materials, you create a home that feels lived-in and relevant for decades, rather than just designing for a fleeting trend. What You'll Hear on This Episode: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction of Timothy Adams 00:55 Discussing Tim's new book, Tradition Made New 01:35 How Tim designs projects to respond to their specific location and topography 04:00 Honoring good views and hiding the bad ones during the initial design phase 06:15 Why Tim studies the older homes and materials in a community before building 07:20 Compromising on a modern house on a traditional street in Atlanta (West Paces Ferry) 08:45 Designing for longevity and resale value vs. designing just for yourself 09:30 The concept of "soulful" architecture and finding inspiration in history 11:00 How to position a house on a narrow lot or a standard subdivision 01:01:00 Closing thoughts & where to get the book Also Mentioned: Book: Tradition Made New: Houses with a Sense of Soul and History by Timothy Adams T.S. Adams Studio Architects | Website Follow them on Instagram: @tsadamsstudio Shop Ballard Designs Please send in your questions so we can answer them on our next episode! And of course, subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. You can always check back here to see new episodes, but if you subscribe, it'll automatically download to your phone. Happy Decorating! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How can God love rebels like us? In Colossians 1:21-23, Pastor Joe shows how we can be reconciled and transformed through the work of Jesus.

The women arrived at the tomb expecting death… but encountered life. The disciples wrestled with doubt… but were met with peace. And through it all, Jesus revealed that His resurrection wasn't just an event—it was an invitation.

Where Dave, Whitney, and Logan help us process Sunday's Woodlands Church sermon on being made new in Christ—not a spiritual upgrade, but real transformation. They talk through new motive, new focus, new authority, and new purpose, and why so much of discipleship feels like living in the in-between. Together, they invite us to resist individualism, lean into Scripture, and pursue life-giving community where we can be known and shaped "from one degree of glory to another" as Easter approaches.

Last week, Tiffany shared two of her favorite childhood movies with her 10-year-old son, and it was almost like stepping back into the past (particularly with one of the films!). Find out what Aurelio thought of these classic films? Did he love them as much as Tiffany did when she was little? And how did they stand the test of time? Most importantly, did re-watching them after so much time make her cry? This is just a sneak peek of a much longer bonus episode that drops today, available exclusively to our generous Patreon supporters.  Want to hear the whole episode and many many more like it? Become part of the Bittersweet Life community by supporting just on Patreon! For as little as $5 per month—less than the price of a coffee in some places—you will have access to multiple bonus episodes every single month.  You'll hear conversations that would never take place on the main show, you'll be part of our new chat community, you'll have access to Patreon-only content in addition to bonus episodes, you'll be invited to join us for live meet-ups, and you'll get to enjoy ad-free listening! But most importantly, you'll be doing your part to help keep this show alive—an independent podcast with no corporate support. (You'll also help keep it virtually ad-free!) Check out our Patreon page for all the details, and consider joining us at the $5 level or above. We are eternally grateful! ------------------------------------- COME TO ROME WITH US: Our third annual Bittersweet Life Roman Adventure is in the books! If you'd like to join us in 2026, and be part of an intimate group of listeners on a magical and unforgettable journey to Rome, discovering the city with us as your guides, find out more here. AD-FREE LISTENING: After well over 10 years on the air with little-to-no advertising, in 2026 we have finally made the difficult decision that this completely independent and self-funded show is no longer sustainable without it. HOWEVER! If you join us on Patreon, for as little as $3 per month, you will have access to all new episodes completely ad-free! ADVERTISE WITH US: Reach expats, future expats, and travelers all over the world. Send us an email to get the conversation started. GET TWO BONUS EPISODES PER MONTH: Pledge your monthly support of The Bittersweet Life at the $5 per month level or above, and you will have access to two all-new (and sometimes wacky) bonus episodes every single month. As well as ad-free listening, occasional live meet-ups, and access to our chat community. Visit our Patreon site to find out more. TIP YOUR PODCASTER: Say thanks with a one-time donation to the podcast hosts you know and love. Click here to send financial support via PayPal. (You can also find a Donate button on the desktop version of our website.) The show needs your support to continue. START PODCASTING: If you are planning to start your own podcast, consider Libsyn for your hosting service! Use this affliliate link to get two months free, or use our promo code SWEET when you sign up. SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you never miss an episode. Click here to find us on a variety of podcast apps. WRITE A REVIEW: Leave us a rating and a written review on iTunes so more listeners can find us. JOIN THE CONVERSATION: If you have a question or a topic you want us to address, send us an email here. You can also connect to us through Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Tag #thebittersweetlife with your expat story for a chance to be featured! NEW TO THE SHOW? Don't be afraid to start with Episode 1: OUTSET BOOK: Want to read Tiffany's book, Midnight in the Piazza? Learn more here or order on Amazon. TOUR ROME: If you're traveling to Rome, don't miss the chance to tour the city with Tiffany as your guide!

What's the difference in making a decision for God and being truly converted? As we step into Holy Week, Pastor Parsley and Ashton Blaire delve into this trending topic and discuss the significance of this time of year — for both believers and those who've yet to know The Truth. You'll discover why a surface-level faith leaves so many unchanged and what it really means to be made new. From the transformation of Simon into Peter to the call to dethrone Self, this episode will challenge and equip you to become a brand-new creature in Christ Jesus. Plus, our hosts share practical and impactful ways to invite others to church this Easter, as we believe for a great harvest of souls to culminate in Resurrection Season!

This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with Michael Wendroff, author of the critically acclaimed thriller novel "What Goes Around." This was a particularly enlightening conversation since a lot of the focus was on how Michael set himself up in New York City as soon as he arrived there for college. It's a truly inspiring story that is a true representation of the phrase "If I can make it there, I'll make it anywhere."Check out more of Michael's story and get your copy of "What Goes Around" by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity exists primarily as a platform for creatives of all kinds (authors, filmmakers, stand-up comics, musicians, voice artists, painters, podcasters, etc) to share their journeys to personal success. It is very important to celebrate those voices as much as possible to not only provide encouragement to up-and-coming talent, but to say thank you to the established men & women for inspiring the current generation of artists.If you agree that the Excelsior Journeys podcast serves a positive purpose and would like to show your appreciation, you can give back to the show by clicking HERE.Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity is now a proud member of the Podmatch Podcast Network, and you can access all shows in the network by clicking HERE.

In this Palm Sunday message from the "No Longer" series, Pastor Jon opens 2 Corinthians 5:14–21 (with 5:17 at the center) to show that the gospel doesn't make you a slightly improved version of yourself—it makes you a new creation. Tracing the Spirit's transforming "metamorphosis" (2 Corinthians 3:15–18), he names what changes when the old passes away: a new motive controlled by Christ's love, a new focus where Christ—not self—sits at the center, and a new purpose as ambassadors entrusted with the ministry of reconciliation.

What if the shame you've been carrying doesn't have to define you anymore? In this message from the Made New series, we walk through Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well in John 4 and see how He meets people in their deepest pain, not to condemn them, but to heal them. Shame tells you to hide, stay silent, and keep carrying the weight of your past. Jesus offers something completely different: living water, a new identity, and freedom that rewrites your story. If you've ever felt disqualified, exposed, or stuck under the weight of regret, this sermon is a powerful reminder that because of Jesus, the shame that once silenced you can become a testimony that now speaks through you.

What happens when the gospel truly takes hold of a person's life? In 2 Corinthians 5:11–21, the apostle Paul shows us that the gospel doesn't simply improve us—it makes us new.Because of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, our deepest motivations are transformed, our identity is completely renewed, and our purpose in the world is redefined. The love of Christ begins to control our lives, freeing us from living for ourselves and calling us to live for the One who died and was raised for us.Through Christ, we are made into a new creation. The old has passed away, and the new has come. As people who have been reconciled to God, we are now entrusted with the message of reconciliation and sent into the world as ambassadors for Christ.This message explores how the gospel reshapes our motivations, gives us a new identity in Christ, and calls us into a mission to proclaim God's reconciling grace to the world.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

What does real freedom actually look like? In this message, we explore Jesus' declaration in Luke 4 that He came “to proclaim freedom for the captives.” For centuries, God's people lived under oppression and longed for a Messiah who would bring liberation. But Jesus reveals that our deepest captivity isn't political or external, it's the bondage of sin in our own hearts. The good news of the gospel is that Jesus came to set us free: free from sin's penalty, free from its power, and ultimately free from its presence. Through His death and resurrection, Christ gives us true freedom, freedom to know God, walk in righteousness, and live without fear of others, the future, or even death.

What does it really mean to be adopted by God? In this message from the Made New series, we explore one of the most powerful identity truths in Scripture: if you are in Christ, you are a child of God. Adoption doesn't just change your present identity — it secures your eternal future. Through John 1, Romans 8, and Ephesians 1, this sermon shows how God gives us a new position, a new relationship, and a new identity in His family. Whether your experience with fatherhood brings warmth or pain, this message points to the perfect love of a heavenly Father who chose you, welcomes you, and calls you His own.New to Friends Church? We're so glad you're here!We stream live every week:SUNDAY 9A / 11A PTSubscribe to The Friends Church YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week!Website: https://www.friends.churchInstagram:   / friendschurch  

Series: Made New: BeautifulKey Verses: 1 Peter 2:9-12, Matthew 5:16, Romans 15:13Teaching Pastor: Matthew CorkMarch 1st, 2026_____________________________New to Friends Church? We're so glad you're here!We stream live every week:SUNDAY 9A / 11A PTSubscribe to The Friends Church YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week!Website: https://www.friends.churchInstagram:   / friendschurch  

Series: Made New: KnownKey Verses: Pslams 139:1-18Teaching Pastor: Erik ThoennesFebruary 22nd, 2026_____________________________New to Friends Church? We're so glad you're here!We stream live every week:SUNDAY 9A / 11A PTSubscribe to The Friends Church YouTube channel to watch this message again later this week!Website: https://www.friends.churchInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendschurch

The need for confession, the process of repentance, and the joy of restoration. Sermon 20:01