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Were women a part of Jesus' Ministry Author Evangelist Laverna Spain. This Sunday let us briefly review the topic of 'were women a part of Jesus' Ministry'; did they serve as Disciples along with men, becauseSome consensus think that women were just on lookers when Jesus walked and carried through His Ministry for God's Kingdom. However, the scriptures do not reflect this consensus. There were many women, though there are women whose names are not mentioned this Sunday, please be encouraged that women were planting seeds for God's Kingdom along with men. You are encouraged to also do God's Kingdom ministry. Here are a few names of women to consider; Mary Magdelene, Dorcas, Salome the mother of the sons of Zebedee, Mary the wife of Clopas, Joanne the wife of Chuza along with Mary the Mother of Jesus Christ. These women served in varies roles as Disciples of Jesus Christ. They were also in the upper room on the Day of Pentecost. The scriptures reads that, "they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues." Therefore, be encouraged brethren, women were Disciples of Jesus Christ just as the men that served as Disciples. Joyful!Evangelist Laverna Spain.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/faith-of-a-mustard-seed-messages-of-faith-through-challenges--4257220/support.

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The hopes of His followers died when Jesus died. He was taken from the cross and Joseph of Arimathea wrapped the body of Jesus in a linen shroud and laid him in his own tomb. Mary Magdelene and Mary, the mother of Joses saw where he was laid. The women brought spices so that they could anoint his body. There only thought was "Who can roll away the stone for us?" We can ask the same question today. Who can roll the stone away for us? Who can break the power of death for us? Only Jesus can. How? Because he broke the power of sin and death when he rose from the dead.Time:MorningMinister:Rev. Daniel VenturaTexts:Mark 15:42—16:8Series:Mark-Easter

On this episode of the SoulScape Celebrations podcast, host Paul – D. Lowe, International Celebrant –talks to Padma Prakasha about his book, ‘The Christ Blueprint’, an inspirational map about the 13 qualities of Christ Consciousness. KEY TAKEAWAYS In 2007-8 I was travelling in the South of France with my then girlfriend and we visited the Mary Magdelene site church there. At dinner that night, suddenly and without warning, a radiant, sensual, holy, feminine energy appeared to me which stopped me in my tracks. This was my introduction to Mary Magdelene. The next day I felt the same feeling but with a sense of urgency and she began to share with me about the Apostles, the power of the womb, and the divine feminine. The narrative we’re normally given is that it’s just about Christ. But he couldn’t have done what he did here on Earth without Mary Magdelene, his loving wife and who was a very wise and powerful leader in her own right, and the Apostles as well. It was a co-creative, collective collaboration that anchored, ignited and introduced this Christ Consciousness on Earth again. A lot of people get it confused. They believe a woman’s in her power when she’s being more masculine. Actually the feminine Christed masters (more than Apostles) showed us that love is being in the feminine power, being in that radiant, sensual, sacred self, is also a feminine power, and to be able to embrace, not judge, everything and bring it into your own heart. Christ’s teachings have been mistranslated. If you look at his ‘I am’ mantras he says “I am the bread of life”, “I am the way, the truth and the light”. If you don’t understand that you’ll think that he’s saying that it’s only through him that you can access or be that, so you have to worship him. But, if you look a little bit deeper into the Aramaic, the tradition he came from and where he was taught, you can see that “I am” is based in a much more ancient wisdom tradition that he studied and was initiated into. The presence that is everywhere is know in all traditions as “I am”, it’s within everybody’s heart. BEST MOMENTS ‘Mary Magdelene was very much about divine/sacred union with the masculine as well as the divine'. ‘There were 4 key female Apostles: Mary Magdelene, Martha, Mother Mary, and Mary Salome and they all had different capacities'. ‘Each of the Apostles had a higher self, you could call them ‘masters’, and these worked through the human incarnations of the Apostles in order to get the divine purpose accomplished'. ’13 follows a natural rhythms: There are 13 Moons in the calendar, not 12. 13 is the magic number that allows you to tap into the natural rhythmic intelligence of life which has been known through every sacred tradition throughout history'. ABOUT THE GUEST Padma Prakasha is a wisdom author, vibrational media creator, visionary pioneer and public speaker bringing together ancient wisdom and modern science. Padma’s books, music and multimedia are drawn from the traditions he has been initiated into. His books include: The Power of Shakti, Womb Wisdom, Sacred Relationships (Inner Traditions), The Christ Blueprint, The Nine Eyes of Light: Ascension Keys from Egypt (NAB/Random House), Dimensions of Love, Shiva's Hologram: The Maheshwara Sutra and The Science of Sound (O Books). Since 1997 he has presented, lectured and taught in 20 countries worldwide. Website ABOUT THE HOST Despite a painful, traumatic childhood, Paul D. Lowe has found inner peace and now dedicates himself to honouring the journeys of others. SoulScape Ceremonies – along with this SoulScape podcast – embodies his mission to capture the essence of life, love, and legacy. More than moments of celebration, SoulScape Ceremonies is a soulful landscape that co-creates meaningful experiences where every life is honoured – every voice valued. Through his philanthropy, coaching, and myriad of books, Paul has positively impacted thousands. His SoulScape podcast shines a light on inspiring stories, encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys and legacies. As the founder of the non-profit World Game-Changers, Paul also produced many podcast episodes under that banner. As an International Celebrant and founder of SoulScape Ceremonies, Paul and his world-class team create deeply personal ceremonies that honour your life’s milestones – celebrating each unique journey – with a focus on life, love, and legacy. Whether marking new life beginnings, committing to a loving relationship, celebrating a life well-lived, or simply embracing personal achievements, SoulScape Ceremonies offers a soulful, empathetic approach that will resonate deeply within your heart – leaving beautiful, lasting memories… Contact Methods: Web: https://www.SoulScapeCeremonies.com Web: https://www.paul-lowe.com

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In part 3 of The Changemaker series, Mike traces the extraordinary transformation of Mary Magdelene by Jesus.

Here is a super message from Pastor Darrell on Mary Magdelene.  God bless you!

When Jennifer McNutt’s newest book arrived in the mail, I instantly started flipping through it (and immediately texted a friend)! What I held in my hands, was a beautiful, thoughtful, and thorough look at the person and character of Mary Magdelene and as a female theologian, it felt like a real gift. The Mary We … Continue reading Episode 281 – Jennifer McNutt

The disciple Jesus loves, better known as John, continues to give us his account of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. As in the rest of his gospel, John points out the ways in which the death of Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures that preceded him. While all of the gospel accounts include the resurrection of Jesus, each one gives unique perspectives from the participants of what happened afterward. After Jesus reveals himself to Mary Magdelene, we read three accounts of Jesus appearing to the disciples as a group. John writes all of this so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.John 19 - 1:17 . John 20 - 9:45 . John 21 - 16:25 . Isaiah 42 - 22:05 .  :::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

Jenny Scholl is a spiritual exploration guide and host of the podcast "Mystic Bloom." Jenny shares her journey from a structured religious upbringing in North Carolina to a more expansive understanding of spirituality. She discusses her academic background in religion and journalism, her transformative travels, and her work in energy healing and feminine embodiment. The episode explores themes of community, personal connection to the divine, and the historical context of religion, emphasizing the importance of diverse spiritual perspectives and the reclamation of feminine power and pleasure.   https://mysticbloom.co https://her-drive.com

Elizabeth Tabish is best known for her portrayal of Mary Magdelene on The Chosen. She shares about her journey as an actress; her journey as a cast member, and how her involvement in this series is impacting her relationship with God. Elizabeth also shares about the darker tone of Season 4 and how this theme is setting the stage for the conflict between the religious leaders and the crowd which will ultimately lead Jesus to the cross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the resurrection narrative of John's Gospel, Mary Magdelene is asked by angels within the empty tomb why she is crying. Turning from them she finds a man whom she supposes to be the gardener, but is in fact Jesus himself. This apparently mistaken understanding may in fact be pointing us to another garden and Gardener. Dr. Ruben Zimmermann is Professor of New Testament Studies at Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz in Germany. His research spans such areas as ethics, hermeneutics, parables and miracles of Jesus, gender studies, and more. His publications include Puzzling the Parables of Jesus: Methods and Interpretation. Check out related programs at Wheaton College: B.A. in Classical Languages (Greek, Latin, Hebrew): https://bit.ly/3Vb1SbT  M.A. in Biblical Exegesis: https://bit.ly/3yGLcjG 

The Poem of the Man God is a retelling of the Gospel story of Jesus of Nazareth as told in the private revelations of Maria Valtorta. In this episode we see Mary Magdelene in the house of Simon the Pharisee.

In a few of the churches that I have served for a period of times during worship, people were given an opportunity to share God moments. God moments were where they had seen God at work in the past week. Another way we can ask the question is to ask, “Where have you seen Jesus this past week?” Often, what we hear and see news today it is often negative, it doesn't help  through the day. It may make us angry, sad or depressed. We know the news does not always give us the good news. Although, at the end of a broadcast and sometimes only on Fridays, they do share a good news story. As Christians, it is important for us to stay connected to Jesus and one hour a week does not do it. We are bombarded with so many different things even in a day. There are family issues, work issues, school issues, health issues, whatever group we may belong to will have some issues or negativity. In this Easter season, in order to experience and be connected to our risen Savior, I challenge us to ask this question at the end of every day, “Where have I seen Jesus today?” What a positive and healthy way of connecting with Jesus at the end of the day. It may be much easier to hand all of those things that have stressed us out during the day over to Jesus. By asking this question, the answer can remind us that we were not alone during the day. Jesus was there walking beside us and in us. Could this be where the peace comes in? In our gospel lesson today, we find the disciples locked in a room for fear of the Jewish authorities. Just as we made it clear on Good Friday, it was the Jewish authorities who enforce they what they feel was God's law. We can't lump everyone into a category. In the Gospel of John, the disciples had heard that Jesus had risen from Mary Magdelene. Peter and the other disciple, who may have been John, ran to the tomb and saw what Mary Magdelene had seen. It says the other disciple believed and they went back home. Since they had not seen Jesus, they still didn't know how the Jewish authorities were going to respond to this. They could be out looking for the disciples. Jesus knew that they needed to have some tangible evidence that he had risen. Thus, he appeared to them through the locked doors. Jesus first words were, “Peace be with you”. He then showed them his hands and side. At that point the disciples believed it was Jesus and they rejoiced. Jesus said to the again, “Peace be with you, as the Father has sent me, so I send you”. He breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” In a sense this is John's account of the coming of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit, the part of the trinity that would live within them and empower and guide them in continuing Jesus work on earth. There was one disciple missing, Thomas. We don't know exactly what he was out doing, but even if he was fearful, it didn't stop him from going outside the doors. When Thomas returned, the disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord!”. Thomas said, “unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe”. He has often received the nickname , ‘the doubter'. But was he really any different than the other disciples? He had even gone outside the locked room. Jesus came back at that point and offered to let Thomas touch his hands and side and said do not doubt, but believe. Thomas made a statement of faith, “My Lord and my God!”. The other disciples rejoiced, but had still not left the room. Jesus did not have to come back, he could have relied on the other disciples, but Jesus knew that Thomas needed this reconnection. Thomas is not any different than any other follower of Jesus. It was and is hard to believe that Jesus died and rose from the dead. It is hard to believe that Jesus takes the time to love each person on this earth. It really is a divine thing and definitely not humanly possible. It is when we doubt that we begin to ask questions and can begin to learn and grow. We can learn things by rote, but then they are only facts and often do not sink in as reality for fus. What do we usually say, “The only stupid question, is the one that is not asked”. Jesus knew his disciples were questioning his resurrection, thus he came to them and was commissioning them to continue his work. He knew they were fearful and would not be able to continue his work unless he reassured them that he had risen and was still there for him. They need his peace to break down the walls of fear. It was in their reconnection with Jesus that the walls of fear began to be broken down and they once again experienced his peace. We are no different. There are days that we struggle to experience Jesus and receive his peace. Sometimes we need to look for Jesus activity in our world. Jesus does and will come to us as we seek him. Jesus knew his disciples were seeking him and his peace to begin to break down their walls of fear. Our Lutheran theology says that we cannot even come to Jesus on our own. Luther's explanation to the first article of the Apostle's Creed says that – I believe that by my own understanding or strength I cannot believe in Jesus Christ my Lord or come to him, but instead the Holy Spirit has called me through the Gospel, enlightened me with his gifts, made me holy, and kept me in the true faith. Thus, I believe the Holy Spirit is prompting us to ask questions and draw us closer to Jesus. The Holy Spirit can help us break down our walls of fear in order to experience Jesus and his peace. Thankfully we are not on our own. Jesus model for us was to let go and realize that it is not all about us. As followers of the resurrected Christ, I challenge each of us to find or continue finding a few minutes every morning to remember who we are and whose we are. In reality, remembering our baptism at the beginning of worship during the Easter season, helps us remember who we are and whose we are. I have chosen a few verse from next week's Gospel lesson for us to recite every morning or at some point during the day. 45 Then he opened their minds to understand the scriptures, 46 and he said to them, “Thus it is written, that the Messiah is to suffer and to rise from the dead on the third day 47 and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. Luke 24:45-48 NRSVU Please detach this from your bulletin to use this week. Then at the end of the day ask the question “Where did I see Jesus at work?” I would be happy to hear them. Please e-mail them to me. The Holy Spirit will be with us to encourage us and help us to see Jesus at work. This is what will bring Jesus' peace to our lives. Doing these things will help us stay connected to Jesus and not get bogged down in the crap of our world. Let us pray, Gracious God you are always wanting to connect with us. You came down to earth through your son Jesus. He continues to model for us how to connect. Today we were reminded that your Holy Spirit is always with us to help us be connected to you. We thank you for this as we cannot do it on our own. May your Spirit prompt us to read the Bible verse at least at the beginning of the day and to help us reflect at the end of the day where we have seen you at work in us and others. In Jesus name, Amen.

Becki, Donna, Joe, and John talk with DJ to help DJ prepare for the message this upcoming Sunday from the Gospel of John's description of Jesus' first appearing to a human after his resurrection - to Mary Magdelene.

On Friday, Jesus tells the thief on the cross, “Today you will be with me in paradise.” But on Sunday morning, he tells Mary Magdelene, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father?” It seems clear that he did not spend the weekend in heaven with God the Father. So where was he? Tune in to find out!

You're going to look back and appreciate these days. These apparent 'slow' or 'no momentum' days. So relax into that Gratitude, now. Relax back into Love, now. Notice that when you're caught in a thought train, you're not aware of Love. But when you become aware of Love, you're no longer caught. You see that you were never caught. You were never in the train... you were watching it. Watching this life unfold. Watching 'the more' unfold from Here, (w)here you're Reigning, and Resting. I Love you, Nik ******God is afoot! I'm writing, and working on something BIG (and very useful) for your practice! I'll share #ListenerFavorite episodes until I return with new ones in Spring! Look out for announcements soon! Support the show: ▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings __________________________________________ Today's Quotes:    "I just felt God softly say to me, "there's more". There may be some of you who are at a point in life where you feel like what you see is it. Like there is nothing past what you see now, but God says "there's more." Hang in there and keep seeking God because what you see now isn't all that there is or will be, there's more!! I don't know why exactly it is those words popped into my spirit, but hopefully they mean something to someone, including myself! God Bless you!" -Derrika Danielle via IG @TheRealSweetSpot -Romans 5: 3-13 -Mary Magdelene 2019 Film "Make the conscious choice to move the attention of your anxious heart away from the waves and direct it to the One who walks on them and says, 'It's me... Don't be afraid'.. Look at him and say, 'Lord, have mercy: Say it again and again, not anxiously but with confidence that he is very close to you and will put your soul to rest." - Fr. Henri Nouwen via IG @claremsf "Recognize what is before your face and that which is hidden from the you will be revealed to you. For there is nothing hidden which shall not be made manifest, nor buried which shall not be raised." -Gospel of St. Thomas "Let him who seeks continue seeking until he finds. When he finds, he will become troubled. When he becomes troubled, he will be astonished, and he will rule over the All." -Gospel of St. Thomas "When you understand that God is never late, you wait differently." -@amazinggracecoffee via IG "Being never came into being because It is eternal. Therefore nothing in the three-dimensional world ever came into being: it came into appearing." -Bob Pilato -"...with or within my light, sound, name and vibration." -Neil Douglas Klotz, The Aramaic Jesus "Thoughts are nearly always on a journey into a past or future, but our essential nature of pure Awareness never takes the journey with them." -Rupert Spira, The Ashes of Love   "Never forget God. Never forget your real Source. Never move away from the real center within you." -Amma "Be here now" -Ram Dass  

Pastor Chris shares about women being used by God and highlights Mary Magdelene. You greatest strength may be your downfall. This message was recorded on January 21, 2024, at Gateway Church in Richmond, Indiana. To learn more about the ministry of Gateway Church and the books and resources from Pastor Chris Monaghan, goto www.igateway.org. Have you heard of the Name Translation Bible? Goto www.thnametranslation.com to learn more about this Bible translation by Pastor Chris Monaghan. Gateway Equip is a community of learners, hungry for the Jewish roots of Christianity while equipping you to operate in the gifts of the Spirit, godly character, and daily encounters with Jesus. Sign up for Gateway Equip for $5 per month includes 7 day free trial. Learn more at ⁠https://igateway.teachable.com⁠. Gateway Equip– where Bible is not a rule book but a book training you to be a ruler– bringing the kingdom as we learn at the feet of Jesus.

11/29/23 – Wednesday Evening Services. A continuation of our study of the Famous and Infamous from scripture. Pastor Spence considers various characters from scripture and the examples they are for us today.

John 19 - 1:17 . John 20 - 9:45 . John 21 - 16:25 . Isaiah 42 - 22:05 . The disciple Jesus loves, better known as John, continues to give us his account of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. As in the rest of his gospel, John points out the ways in which the death of Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures that preceded him. While all of the gospel accounts include the resurrection of Jesus, each one gives unique perspectives from the participants of what happened afterward. After Jesus reveals himself to Mary Magdelene, we read three accounts of Jesus appearing to the disciples as a group. John writes all of this so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Pridgen, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

There's a Silence you can hear that has always been, even when you're thinking, seemingly,  even when I'm speaking, seemingly, (t)here's a Silence that can't be touched, interrupted,  broken.  And as you're hearing It, you can't be either. You can't be shaken. You won't be moved. God is within you, you will not fall.* This is promised.  I Love You I Am You nik To claim your free gift, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and send it to me at nikki@curlynikki.com!  Join us on Patreon to support the show, and tune into and participate in live video Q&As with me!  Support the show ************************* Then Jesus greeted them saying, "Peace be with you all. Take my peace into your Selves; be watchful so nobody leads you astray claiming 'Look there, look here for the son of man.' I tell you that the son of man is within you all! Seek him inside; those who search diligently and earnestly shall surely find him. Then leave and preach the truth of the Kingdom to those with ears to hear; don't invent rules beyond those I've given. Don't make laws like law-makers do or else you'll be held back." After he had said this he left." -Gospel of Mary Magdelene    "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full." (vv. 5-11)  

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You're going to look back and appreciate these days.These apparent 'slow' or 'no momentum' days. So relax into that Gratitude, now.Relax back into Love, now. Notice that when you're caught in a thought train,you're not aware of Love.But when you become aware of Love, you're no longer caught.You see that you were never caught.You were never in the train...you were watching it.Watching this life unfold.Watching 'the more' unfold from Here,(w)here you're Reigning,and Resting.I Love you,Niknikki@curlynikki.com   p.s. I'm traveling through the end of the month with my mom, sister, aunt, and grandma! We are birthday cruising through Italy and Greece, sponsored by my favorite skincare brand, MadHippie! New episodes resume on Aug 7! I love you!  #Season3Support the show:▶▶https://www.patreon.com/goodmornings__________________________________________Today's Quotes:    "I just felt God softly say to me, "there's more". There may be some of you who are at a point in life where you feel like what you see is it. Like there is nothing past what you see now, but God says "there's more." Hang in there and keep seeking God because what you see now isn't all that there is or will be, there's more!! I don't know why exactly it is those words popped into my spirit, but hopefully they mean something to someone, including myself! God Bless you!"-Derrika Danielle via IG @TheRealSweetSpot-Romans 5: 3-13-Mary Magdelene 2019 Film"Make the conscious choice to move the attention of your anxious heart away from the waves and direct it to the One who walks on them and says, 'It's me... Don't be afraid'.. Look at him and say, 'Lord, have mercy: Say it again and again, not anxiously but with confidence that he is very close to you and will put your soul to rest."- Fr. Henri Nouwen via IG @claremsf "Recognize what is before your face and that which is hidden from the you will be revealed to you. For there is nothing hidden which shall not be made manifest, nor buried which shall not be raised."-Gospel of St. Thomas"Let him who seeks continue seeking until he finds. When he finds, he will become troubled. When he becomes troubled, he will be astonished, and he will rule over the All."-Gospel of St. Thomas"When you understand that God is never late, you wait differently."-@amazinggracecoffee via IG "Being never came into being because It is eternal. Therefore nothing in the three-dimensional world ever came into being: it came into appearing."-Bob Pilato -"...with or within my light, sound, name and vibration."-Neil Douglas Klotz, The Aramaic Jesus "Thoughts are nearly always on a journey into a past or future, but our essential nature of pure Awareness never takes the journey with them."-Rupert Spira, The Ashes of Love  "Never forget God. Never forget your real Source. Never move away from the real center within you."-Amma"Be here now"-Ram Dass  Support the show

7/20/23 7am CT Hour - Bishop Donald Hying/ Fr. James Kubicki John, Glen and Sarah chat about latest news stories and play "What's that Sound". Bishop Hying explores the relationship Jesus had with Mary Magdalene and how she opened her heart to the Lord and change for the better. Fr. Kubicki talks about the 3rd Annual Day for Grandparents and our relationship with grandparents and how they teach us the faith and about life.

Angel Guidance In this episode, Isabelle von Fallois joins us to discuss angel guidance; the importance of faith and self-belief, and accessing the advice and support of our angels. Isabelle is an angel therapy practitioner, mystic, medium, pianist, best-selling author, and the founder of ANGEL LIFE COACH + ANGEL HEALING Training. It is Isabelle's great desire to open people's hearts to more light, love and peace, and to show them that anything is possible if we simply trust and have faith. Towards the end of this episode (at 1:23:34), Isabelle offers an intuitive meditation to embody the energy of Mary Magdelene. In This Episode: Isabelle's journey, starting with her first near-death experience as a small child, through to her life-changing visit from Archangel Raphael, and to now working with (and training others in) angel frequencies Isabelle's thoughts on near-death experiences: what she believes happens, and what they can teach us The daily spiritual practice and rituals Isabelle relies upon to support her self-belief and connection to her angels, including breathwork and kundalini Isabelle's lineage of courage and clairvoyance, and how both have shaped her mission An important and potent reminder about money, investment, manifestation, and living in alignment Developing faith, receiving support, and practising trust - in this lifetime, and others - and enhancing our clair senses to connect to our angels (including our two guardian angels) Astrology, and how it can support us in transcending thoughts and reclaiming our personal power Isabelle's thoughts on divine timing, intuition, and the value of time spent Divine feminine energy and female empowerment, the magic in the experience of women living cyclically, and Isabelle's reminder of how powerful women truly are Isabelle's reading for us right now, and her insights on the 'Black Madonna' energy and the importance of shadow work and embracing the darkness More... About Isabelle and her work: https://www.isabelle-von-fallois.de/ Instagram: @isavonfallois Facebook: Isabelle von Fallois Work With Us: https://www.witchesbeingwitches.com/work-with-us/ Join the Witches Being Witches Coven: Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wbwcommunity

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Author and Metaphysical Psychologist, Kristian Strang joined me for a long overdue and mucho rollicking conversation about the real-deal Mary Magdalene, as well as her consort Yeshua, and an illion and one other mystical, magical, multidimensional things. Find Part 2:danikatz.locals.comwww.patreon.com/danikatz Find Kristian here:https://sacred-spirituality.org/ Show notes:The Magdelene frequency: the meeting of Dani and KristianHearing the call: how Kristian came to be a conduit for religious wisdomYeshua vs Jesus: the co-opting of a victim narrative to control the massesBe willing to question everything- including your own beliefsConsent & Channelling: the importance of setting boundariesChronology of her channeling history from 2013 up to the book-writingWho was Mary Magdelene? What does she want for us?The Crucifixion Story as false flag: what really happenedFinding Jesus: how “awake” people are moving towards the Christianity control psy-opThe Golden Age: each of us living as Diving beings aligned to source will shape our collective experience as heaven on earthForces of the Matrix distract us from healing our inner child to sabotage our power to createLet's play with the possibility to create our desired futureMagdelene's vision for the future & accelerated timelinesOld soul trauma, low self-esteem, and the discomfort of being awareThe path of the mystic is both lonely & connective with Self and Soul familyFinding and losing Guru JagatSelling on Amazon~ infiltrate the dark with light!

Wondrous information about Christ and the reception of the testimonies of Christ to His people alone will not elevate the soul out of the depths of our chaos, anxieties, and fears. Only the experience of the risen Jesus Christ can do so. We see this clearly in the testimony of Christ revealing Himself to Mary Magdelene, Peter and the disciples, and then finally to Thomas. Today we look at the progression that occurs in these testimonies to see that the sharing of the revelation of Christ our God by the one who received it moves us all to a greater desire for the experience of Christ in our lives. Only in the experience of Jesus Christ can true faith grow. Only by that experience can we ascend out of the symptoms of our fallenness. And it is Christ's nature and desire to grant us all such an experience of Him.

In this message we see how the resurrection of Jesus Christ turns tragedy into triumph in the life of those who accept Him as their Savior. We see how Mary Magdelene was the first person Jesus appeared to and how significant that was. We look at how significant it was that Peter and John ran to His empty tomb. We also consider the doubts Thomas had and how we must believe in Jesus and His gospel message by faith - by getting saved we truly turn the tragedy of a Hell-bound life into the triumph of a Heaven bound eternity. 

I Saw Jesus! - Mary Magdelene by First Pres Kingwood

As we walk into the days that follow Easter, we have such a unique opportunity to engage the truly incredible work Jesus not only did on the cross and walking out of the empty tomb, and how the world was literally turned upside down in the remaining days He was on Earth and after His ascension to Heaven and the coming of the Holy Spirit and the call to take the Gospel to the ends of the Earth.   This is Dr. Bryan Litfin's area of expertise. We've had a chance to talk about Dr. Litfin's works of fiction on the podcast before, where he shares a story of an early Christian woman and a young warrior in Constantine's army and how the trials of the time and their faiths are tested and proved, but today, we're going to put all his various degrees to work as he shares with us about his newest non-fiction book Wisdom of the Ancients: 30 Timeless Lessons from the Early Church. Dr. Litfin is a Professor at Liberty University teaching theology and New Testament classes, and a former professor at Moody Bible Institute, and as we walk into this season that celebrates the birth of the early church, this conversation with Dr. Litfin is the perfect place to spend time. Dr. Litfin walks us through the context of what he means by “the ancient period,” which his latest book focuses on and he defines it as within the time of Christ on earth in the 1st century through the 500 years or so that would follow leading up to the Middle Ages. For a lot of western Christians in particular, we sometimes grapple with the context of the early church and get confused about what happened when, how decisions were made, and we tend to skip from the end of Revelation to the Reformation or something like that. Dr. Litfin gives us a picture of what the world looked like as the Gospel spread. Then, he shares from his latest book some specific and perhaps surprising lessons we can consider and adapt to our modern faith walks and churches, and it is truly fascinating.    Jesus is alive, He came that we would have life to the full, not always easy, but full and never alone. His passion for His family has not changed, and I pray that ministers to you today.    Connecting with Dr. Litfin: Books Facebook Website   Sponsor for this Episode: Hopefuel Use the code 'SIMPLY15' for 15% off Instagram Website   References: -Episode 69 and Episode 116 The other episodes featuring Dr. Litfin on the podcast  -Dr. Litfin's fiction trilogy: Constantine's Empire -His latest work: Wisdom of the Ancients: 30 Timeless Lessons from the Early Church -Liberty University -(Just being honest) the yuck from the top, but isn't the heart of the university -A glimpse into Paul's missionary journeys -The Protestant Reformation -Constantine's rise  -Plato  -Middle Ages -Paul's missionary journeys (geographically and timeline) -Saint Patrick and the spreading of the Gospel to Ireland -Early church in Ethiopia  -Soteriology -Jupiter -“Death Was Arrested” -The God of gods -Over the powers and principalities -Dr. Michael Heiser's documentary about spiritual dominion and a deep dive into this -Also see his book Supernatural, and Unseen Realm and he has since passed away, but our conversation on the podcast was mindblowing.  -witness means martyr in Greek -Catacombs -Necropolis —> a cemetery (this was interesting, pardon the language) -Temple prostitutes of Rome - “The Chosen” -Christocentric and Christotelic -Life of Moses study from BSF -Sally Lloyd Jones -Episode of “The Chosen” showing the raised up snake on a pole (Season 1, episode 7) -Nicodemus' struggle on “The Chosen (Season 1, episode 7 also lol) -Gnostic gospels -Passover / Seder  -Getting to Know the Church Fathers -Early Christian Martyr Stories -After Acts   Scripture References: Mark 16:15- Go and share the Gospel with all the world Acts 1:6-11- Jesus' ascension  Book of Acts (a lot of Paul's missionary journeys) Acts 1:8-The outermost parts of the Earth Hebrews 13:8-Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever Deuteronomy 10:17, 1 Chronicles 16:26, Psalm 97:7, Psalm 96:5- God is the god of gods John 14:6-Jesus is the way the truth and the life Ephesians 3:1-6-Paul calls the Gospel a mystery 1 Peter 1:12-even the angels marveled at the mystery  John 12:24-Jesus said unless a seed falls and dies it cannot grow  1 Corinthians 15:52-a trumpet will sound Matthew 27:55-61,Mark 15:40,Mark 15:47,Mark 16:1,Luke 24:10,Luke 23:49-56, Luke 8:43-48, Luke 8:1-3, John 8:1-11-Jesus mingled with women (those who followed Him and provided for Him), touched them (Bleeding Woman), and gave love to them (Mary Magdelene, woman caught in adultery) Luke 1:39-45-Jesus revealed Himself first to Mary and Elizabeth John 20:11-18-Jesus revealed Himself as a risen Savior first to a woman 2 Corinthians 3:4–6-The letter kills, the Spirit gives life Luke 24:13-35-Jesus and His followers on the road to Emmaus Genesis 22-Isaac and Abraham Hebrews 11:17-19-the book of Hebrews points out Isaac is a type of Christ Numbers 21:4-9-Moses and Aaron put snake on a pole to save Israel  John 3-Nicodemus coming to Jesus by night Hebrews 4:12-The Bible is alive and active  Exodus 12-Passover Matthew 26:17-30,Mark 14:12-26,Luke 22:7-23,John 13:1-35-Jesus' last supper  Ecclesiastes 2:25-A time for fasting and a time feasting John 15:5-Apart from Jesus we can do nothing John 14:18-He will not leave us as orphans Hebrews 12:2-We are surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses   JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY!!!! 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Mary Magdelene, John, and Peter found Christ's tomb empty. What does that mean for us?

Rocco Collucci, Mary Magdelene by Terrill Road Bible Chapel

Joseph of Arimathea, Nicodemus, Mary Magdelene,  and Mary the Mother of Jesus all played important roles in the burial of Jesus.  Joseph took custody of the Savior's body and prepared it for burial in his tomb, Nicodemus brought oils and spices fit for a king and the two Mary's were keeping vigil, not wanting to be separated from the Lord. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2006/10/sunday-will-come?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/matt/27?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/mark/14?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/mark/15?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/luke/23?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/john/19?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/1-cor/15?lang=enghttps://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/138?lang=eng

In this episode, I share about my personal experiences with Religion, Yeshua, and Mary Magdelene. Follow MichelleBook an Astrology SessionBook Suggestions:The Sophia Code by Kaia RaMary Magdelene Revealed by Meggan WattersonJesus and the Essenes by Dolores CannonSupport the show

Saturday of the Third Week of Lent. While on pilgrimage in the Holy Land, Father Dave welcomes the pilgrims and explains how this experience will change their lives. He reflects on our call to spread the Gospel, long after the joyful moments when Jesus opens our eyes. Preached at Duc In Altum Chapel, Magdala Center, Tiberias, Israel on 03-18-23

Taylor Turkington is an author, Bible teacher, teacher of Bible teachers. She is is passionate about training women to interpret and teach the Bible informally or formally through her ministry Bible Equipping. She has a love for the word of God that is so life giving and it pours out onto the pages of her book Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Equips Us to Trust God in a Chaotic World. Its a book that unpacks the book of Habakkuk in the Bible and offers an invitation to investigate what it means to lament.   For those of us who have ever even considered lament, we sometimes get hung up on doing it “the right way.” Whether that be in regards to formality, worrying about the right kinds of prayers or various Biblical application tools to use, or what have you. Taylor would offer however, that “lament is informal and natural and its expressing our great need because of the people that we are. Its saying this world is not right, but God, you are right and good. And there is a discrepancy here, and I need You to do something.” We unpack the gift of what lament offers in deepening our relationship with God, and coming to God with our emotions is a healthy practice. Taylor also shares the historical context of the prophet Habakkuk, the uniqueness of the book in the midst of the minor prophets, and Habakkuk's raw sharing with God, and his belief in God's goodness despite how messed up the world still is and how real his heartbreak continues to be.    This episode I think is such a powerful gift as many of us are approaching the last lap of Lent and are following Jesus straight into a week ripe with lament, for the joy set before the Messiah, in the days leading up to the His death, burial and resurrection. Connecting with Taylor: Book Trembling Faith: How a Distressed Prophet Equips Us to Trust God in a Chaotic World Facebook Instagram Ministry Twitter   Sponsor for this Episode: Hopefuel Use the code 'SIMPLY15' for 15% off Instagram Website References: -Bible Equipping -The book of Habakkuk -Learn It + Give It  -Learn It +Give It Intensives -Missiology  -There are spiritual gifts of teaching -The book of Lamentations -Sons of Josiah, staring with Jehoahaz… not good -King Jehoiakim… REALLY not good, hello Babylonian invasion -Concrete beaches of Croatia -“Katrina Babies” Documentary (and a picture of the power of community in cultures of color) -Dr. Jemar Tisby - (our episode, his podcast, his substack, his books The Color of Compromise, and How To Fight Racism he is such a powerful teacher) **Quick note- the audiobook release has been delayed! But forthcoming :)  -Resources for Trembling Faith   Scripture References: Hebrews 4:12- The word of God speaks Habakkuk  Isaiah 7:14, 52:13-15, 53:1-12- Isaiah talks about Jesus Jeremiah 29:11 Matthew 28:19-20-All believers are called to learn God's word and share it with others  Ephesians 4:25, 1 Thessalonians 5:11- Using the Word to encourage  Acts 2- Church is a group of people who are called to minister to each other and to the world 1 Corinthians 12- You have a spiritual gift, go use it! Job 42:1-3, Proverbs 20:5, Romans 8:28- You were made on purpose for a purpose  Luke 10:27-Love the Lord your God with all your heart mind soul and strength  Luke 1:39-56- Mary and Elizabeth proclaim the King  John 4- The woman at the well goes and evangelizes Samaria John 20:18- Mary Magdelene gets to go and tell the Disciples Jesus is risen  Habakkuk 3- Habakkuk points to the choice we have in how to respond and what we choose to believe  Lamentations 2 Kings 2-23- The revival under King Josiah Psalm 102:1- Lord, please help Ephesians 5:14, Isaiah 51:17, 52:1, 60:1, Malachi 4:2, Romans 13:11- Awake, oh sleeper  Psalm 130:6- More than watchmen wait for the morning  Habakkuk 1:2, Psalm 13;1-6, Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31-  Examples of “God act, wait on the Lord, how long oh Lord” Matthew 4:17, Luke 12:35-40, Luke 4:14-30,Isaiah 61, Matthew 5:43-48 -God has come in Christ and He is working now, be ready, love your enemies Habakkuk 1:1-4-Why do you make me look at violence and do nothing Job 38:4-42:6- God doesn't explain everything to Job  Habakkuk 2:4- the arrogant won't live, but the righteous live by their faith Habakkuk 1:3- My friends are surrounded! Help them! Exodus 22:22-23, Psalm 82:3, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 25:40- You are breaking the Law of God when not caring for others in scripture Matthew 19:26, Romans 8:32-  We are sought after by a limitless God Psalm 147:5-God is all knowing and all seeing. Habakkuk 3:18-19-But they decide “I will rejoice in the Lord because He gives me strength” Psalm 42:7- Deep calls unto deep Psalm 10 Psalm 13 JOIN OUR PATREON COMMUNITY!!!! I would be honored to have your support to keep the Simply Stories Podcast going. You can sign up for as little as $3 a month and each tier offers gifts that I hope will bless you in return. Connecting with Emily and Simply Stories Podcast: Instagram (Em life // Podcast Life) Facebook Twitter Blog 

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You're going to look back and appreciate these days.These apparent 'slow' or 'no momentum' days.  So relax into that Gratitude, now. Relax back into Love, now.  Notice that when you're caught in a thought train, you're not aware of Love. But when you become aware of Love, you're no longer caught. You see that you were never caught. You were never in the train...you were watching it. Watching this life unfold. Watching 'the more' unfold from Here,(w)here you're Reigning,and Resting. I Love you, Niknikki@curlynikki.com    

In this episode, I talk to Kathleen McGowan author of 4 powerfully connected books shining a light on some of history's most notorious women. Kathleen talks about the hidden stories of these important women in history including Mary Magdalene, and Matilda and also about her latest book on Anne Boleyn. Reshaping how we view women in history... Listen to Episode 44, as Kathleen Uncovers: Women misrepresented in history The stories in history not being shared in academia Women are acting as gatekeepers, holding back the true stories Time stamps: 02:14 – Welcome Kathleen 04:07 – Kathleen talks about the background of her writing about misrepresented women in history 07:04 – Mary Magdelene 11.36 – Matilda 18:00 – Exploring the research in person vs the history books 23:23 – Academia vs Story 34:30 – Anne Boleyn 43:51 – Obsession with talking women down   Power Quotes from the Show   ''I had this revelation that history was not what happens, history was what was being written down'' - (04:35) ''History is written by the winners. And the women were never the winners'' - (05:17) ''The motto that's on all my books is the truth against the world, which is the was the motto of the warrior queen Boudicca'' - (50:35) Links from Today's Show   Free Book: Grab your free startup kit to start your own Women's Circle: www.sistershipcircle.com/sp/art-of-leading-circle-startup-kit/     Women's Circle Ritual Handbook: You can get the full Mother Archetype Activation at www.sistershipcircle.com/podcast-ritual  and receive 50% off.   Subscribe to the Brave Women Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-brave-woman-podcast/id1548724581   About Kathleen Kathleen McGowan's journey to becoming a foremost expert in the field of women's histories encompasses decades of research and global travel, as well as her own life's initiations. She has spent nearly 30 years studying the legends of Mary Magdalene in France, and that of the women who have claimed her as their spiritual godmother for over 2000 years: queens, warriors, scholars, mystics, women who changed the world but have been unsung. As the New York Times and global best-selling author of “The Magdalene Line” trilogy, her books broke foreign language distribution records, appearing in 40+ languages, even while the content was controversial and ahead of its time. Book 4 in the Magdalene Line Series, The Boleyn Heresy—Part 1: The Time Will Come releases December 7, 2022.   Book links: Amazon Her Website: https://kathleenmcgowan.com/ Her Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/kdmcgowan Get More Sistership in Your Life: Join the Sistership Circle Community on Facebook Connect on Instagram Comment on the Facebook page Join one of our local or virtual circles

John 19 - 1:17 . John 20 - 9:45 . John 21 - 16:25 . Isaiah 42 - 22:05 . The disciple Jesus loves, better known as John, continues to give us his account of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. As in the rest of his gospel, John points out the ways in which the death of Jesus fulfilled the Scriptures that preceded him. While all of the gospel accounts include the resurrection of Jesus, each one gives unique perspectives from the participants of what happened afterward. After Jesus reveals himself to Mary Magdelene, we read three accounts of Jesus appearing to the disciples as a group. John writes all of this so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.:::Christian Standard Bible translation.All music written and produced by John Burgess Ross.Co-produced by Bobby Brown, Katelyn Rahn, Eric Williamson & the Christian Standard Biblefacebook.com/commuterbibleinstagram.com/commuter_bibletwitter.com/CommuterPodpatreon.com/commuterbibleadmin@commuterbible.org

So many of us are intuitive, but often we're told these gifts are weird and not natural! Today's guest, Colleen McCann, had a long journey of self discovery before she finally shared her gifts with the world! Colleen McCann is here to be your personal energy stylist. She created Style Rituals to be a fun, sublime and practical experience to get grounded, heal issues, practice self-care, build better boundaries, tap into your intuition & more. After straddling the fashion & wellness industries for the last 20 years she developed my own brand of glamour magic by blending her experiences as a designer, stylist, brand consultant, healer, mentor, teacher, coach, author and a serial entrepreneur.In this episode we discuss...Colleen's career in the fashion industry and her resistance to moving into intuitive workHow she predicted and won the lottery as a 9-year oldHow her work started to take off once she shared her gifts with othersWays to get curious and follow your intuitive hitsCrystals suggestions for staying open, for setting boundaries, and for keeping your bra dailyColleen's favorite moon rituals and crystal hygiene practicesHer newest service - the monthly energy editLearn more:Follow Style Rituals on Instagram: @style_ritualsLearn more about Colleen and Style Rituals: www.stylerituals.comFollow along on Instagram: @yogamagicpodcast and @ashley.sondergaardLearn more about Ashley and Yoga Magic at www.ashleysondergaard.com Let's stay connected! Get the Cosmic Self-Care Mini Course for FREE when you sign up for our email list HERE.  Let's Work Together: **Now booking for September! Book a Joint Astrology and Human Design Reading with Ashley & Sarah Leverett | During these 1 hour joint readings, Sarah will cover the basics of your Human Design chart including type, strategy, & authority. Then, Ashley will cover the key components of your natal chart & how you can work with the energy of your chart in your life today.Book a 1:1 Cosmic Self-Care Session with Ashley  | Learn how to use your astrological birth chart to personalize your self-care routines, rituals and practices with this 60 minute session and customized self-care plan. Book a Birth Chart Reading with Ashley | Learn about the key components of your natal chart and how you can work with the energy in your life today during this 30 minute reading.

Friends of the Rosary: Today, on July 22, the Church of God celebrates the Feast of St. Mary Magdelene, a prominent follower of Christ who accompanied and ministered to him and who was a witness to the crucifixion of Jesus and the first recorded witness of the Resurrection. Scripture introduced her as a woman of the streets "who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities", "from whom seven demons had gone out" (Lk. 8:2). She had the humility to ask for Jesus' help and healing, and followed him, becoming a witness of the power of his merciful love. St. Mary Magdelene has always been the example of great love and great forgiveness, one of those disciples close to Jesus who grasped the mystery of God's love for human beings. She spent her life bearing witness to that love. Ave Maria! Jesus, I Trust In You! St. Mary Magdalene, Pray for Us! + Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York [ Third Year Anniversary | In the Memory of María Blanca ]

Lauds, Monday Morning Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, on the 16th Friday in Ordinary Time, the Feast of Mary Magdelene. Thanks for praying with us, for inquiries, requests, feedback, please email singthehours@gmail.com. Check out our website at singthehours.org! I've produced this podcast twice daily for 19 months free of charge. If you are a frequent listener, or enjoy Sing the Hours, please consider becoming at patron at: https://www.patreon.com/singthehours. Deus in Adjutorium – "O God Come To My Assistance" Hymn: "Aurora Surgit Lucida," Liber Hymnarius pg.398 Psalm 63v2-9 (tone 1) Canticle: Daniel 3v57-88, 56 (mode 8) Psalm 149 (tone 2) Reading: Romans 12v1-2 Responsory: Mary, do not weep; the Lord is risen from the dead. (tone 4) Benedictus (English, Tone 8, Luke 1v68-79) Intercessions: "Come, Lord Jesus." The Lord's Prayer (English) Concluding Prayers Regina Caeli Laetare (Latin + English) The Liturgy of the Hours (Four Volumes), ©1974, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved. Readings and Old and New Testament Canticles (except the Gospel Canticles) are from the New American Bible © 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Washington, D.C.

It's easy to focus on the empty tomb, the angel, Jesus calming their fear. It's the story of Jesus coming back to life! It's easy to miss what prompted this group of women (none of the twelve disciples btw) to go to the tomb.Their teacher had been crucified. The One they'd followed was unfastened from a shameful cross and laid in a tomb; his body, lifeless. The Advocate who had protected Mary after she had broken an expensive jar of perfume. The Son, The Messiah who birthed him and raised him. The Savior who had cast out seven demons from Mary Magdelene. The Man who'd understood them unlike anyone they'd ever known was gone.  And now, it was Sunday. Why did they go? //If you would like to dive deeper into this, or other verses in the Bible, if you have a verse you would like to submit to have included in a future episode if have questions about the Bible that you would like answered in a bonus episode, or simply want to connect with me... text VERSED to 58228or click hereAlso included in that link is a list of resources and references I use in this podcast and can help you grow deeper in your faith as well. As always – ratings and reviews are massive! They really help others discover the podcast and ultimately help us improve VERSED. Thanks in advance for that