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ON THE SHOW TODAY: We talk about the wildest things you've done for your partner—"My partner helped me with my suppository." Why Jono gave our boss a lap dance! The Megans vs. the boys... Megan stands up for Meghan Markle. The media is lying about Jono and groin rubbing! Update on Jono's eyebrow makeup. We chat with country & soul singer/songwriter Tami Neilson. Listen to the end to hear Jono's solo attempt at the NZ Herald quiz! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono, Ben & Megan Instagram: THEHITSBREAKFAST See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does true hospitality look like? In this powerful sermon, Rachel unpacks how Jesus radical hospitality transforms livesespecially through one extraordinary encounter between Jesus and a woman society had cast aside. She challenges us to move beyond mere entertainment and embrace gospel-shaped hospitality, where love, grace, and interdependence create space for encountering God. Join us as we explore how Jesus mission wasnt just about teaching or miraclesit was about eating and drinking with people, inviting them into His presence. What if our tables could be places of transformation too? Listen now and be inspired to open your home, your heart, and your life to experience the reality that God is truly among us. To catch up on the latest sermons from Deep Creek, go to iTunes, Spotify ordeepcreekanglican.comand check out the website for more info about whats happening. We are a welcoming and growing multigenerational church in Doncaster East in Melbourne with refreshing faith in Jesus Christ. We think that looks like being life-giving to the believer, surprising to the world, and strengthening to the weary and doubting. Read the transcript Scripture Reading (James 5:720) Be patient then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Dont grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Jobs perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple Yes or No. Otherwise you will be condemned. Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray.Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. (This is the word of the Lord.) Introduction Well, this is the last in a series from the Book of James, but well actually be considering the entire message of the book. If you havent been here for the series, thats absolutely fine youll still get plenty out of the text today. At the moment, my social media feed seems to be full of fact-checking videos. When someone in authority says things about, maybe, medicine or demographics or how things are in the world, someone else pops up over the top of that video and talks about whether the facts being shared are accurate whether the speaker is interpreting the information properly, whether the evidence is really there. I dont know that I ever expected wed need this rise of fact-checking when authoritative figures speak. It might be the news or whatever, but suddenly we do need fact-checkers. And of course, we went through a period on social media where little flags would come up saying, we dont think that this actually tells the facts (that feature has apparently been removed on some platforms). Its a strange world where we know the power of words, and yet its so easy to disagree about whether those words convey truth. We might find information being presented to us, but truth is another thing altogether. The Book of James is very concerned with the power of words and the truth of those words. Its concerned with how we respond to the powerful Word of God, and also how our own words reflect the fact that weve had the powerful Word of God implanted in our lives. We see at the beginning of James that Gods Word is powerful to save and to guide. As we get towards chapter 3, we see that our words are powerful for good or ill we can really damage people, community, and situations by what we say. And now in chapter 5, we see the intersection of those two things: Gods Word is powerful, our words are powerful, and our words to God are exceedingly powerful for ourselves and others. But the foundation of all of this, for James, is the powerful, growing, life-giving action of the Word of God. He uses language like this in chapter 1: He chose to give us birth through the word of truth. Then he calls all believers to humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Not simply telling you about God, but this Word that God has revealed about Himself not simply a book, but Gods revelation about Himself in Jesus Christ (the Good News about who He is, who we are, and how we can be together) and this Word can save you. Of course, the risk of telling people that the Word of God saves you is that we can feel like once weve heard the Word, were good. Its done its job; weve listened, weve sat here (Megans gone on and on), and were good. But James says, no, no, thats not actually listening that God requires. Do not merely listenand so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Whoever looks intently into the perfect law (James often uses law, word, and truth interchangeably) that gives freedom, and continues in it not forgetting what they have heard but doing it they will be blessed in what they do. (In other words, hearing Gods Word isnt enough; we must do it.) The Word of God is able to save and give you new birth, and as you live it out, you actually flourish you are blessed. James then concludes the letter with the words we heard today: My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. James knows that we live in a world full of information, and that we have power to convince people of just about anything. (People have said about me, she could sell ice to Eskimos. That means its hard to know because of a convincing tone whether the information someone is conveying is actually truth.) But James centers on three words truth, law, and word as the core of Gods action in our lives. So when we use our words, ultimately the most powerful thing we can do on earth is to bring people to the truth. And when you do that, you cover over a multitude of sins, because the truth is the message about Jesus gift of forgiveness, grace, and eternal life. So James wants us to know that if Gods words have been so powerful as to save us, then our words must be full of grace, integrity, and hope. We saw in chapter 3 the damage that can be done by the negative use of words. (Like a forest fire set off by one tiny spark, our words can cause damage: gossip, rumors, slander, cruelty, deceit destroying relationships and community.) But now, as we come to the end in chapter 5, James starts to talk about using our words in a positive way the power of positive words. Patience in Suffering The first thing he addresses is our patience under suffering and how we speak during that suffering. Be patient then, brothers and sisters, until the Lords coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lords coming is near. Dont grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door. In the midst of their trials (and James has never glossed over the fact that being a Christian may lead to deprivation, alienation, doubts, questions, hardship he started the very letter with, Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds.) he sees the need for patience. Just like the Israelites moving from Egypt to the Promised Land: that time in the wilderness was meant to strengthen them, to give them a legacy of trusting God for everything. God was always faithful. And so, just as a farmer knows the rains are coming, they had to be patient on this journey because the Judge is at the door Jesus is coming. But you know what happens when youre having a hard time? You tend to look around for anyone or anything that can become the target of your sense of unease, dis-ease. (I dont know if youve ever had to say this: Im sorry for what I said when I was hungry. In our household, that tends to be Sunday afternoons Meghan coming home around 1 PM, and I have actually had to text Phil, Im coming in hot. Like, just have the carbohydrates on the table, dont talk to me, Im going to need something. And those Tim Tams that I told you to save oh, they better still be there!) Weve worked it out now; they are there, because weve had some good family meetings about this recently, clarifying expectations and making sure nobody is grumbling. James knows that when youre under pressure under pressure as a family, as friends, as housemates, as a church (financial pressure, persecution, interest rates, whatever it is) you look around and you grumble and fight, pushing your frustrations outwards. I find that Im often looking for something to retrofit my bad feelings into. Im looking for an excuse to be grumpy at something, and that thing isnt even whats making me feel bad but Ill pretend it is so I can vent it. James is saying: you will go through hard times as a community. Do not grumble at each other (like the Israelites did, even though God was faithful). The Lord is coming, and you will be provided for. So then he moves on: Okay, if youre not going to grumble, can you instead speak graciously under that pressure? Can your words be full of integrity and hope even when times are hard? He gives us an example of patience in suffering: Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. They persevered under suffering but continued to speak rightly about God. (Thats not to say they didnt complain about their circumstances to God. We know Jeremiah, who endured all kinds of physical, emotional, and social suffering, was very honest with God. Elijah spoke very frankly with God: Im the only one left; Youve left me here! And God said, Youre hungry have a nap and a snack, and now lets talk.) The prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord persevered in speaking rightly about God and His mission on the earth, and in speaking rightly to God, bringing their struggles to Him. Youve also heard of Jobs perseverance and seen what the Lord finally brought about (The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.). Job, too, is an example of someone who did not sin in what he said, even though he was under great suffering and trial. We know this because he was told by his wife, Curse God and die. His friends told him he was speaking wrongly about God that he shouldnt be asking Why is this happening? or claiming to be righteous. In the end of the book, God says to Jobs friends, You have not spoken rightly about Me, as has My servant Job. So as Job persevered under suffering, he maintained the ability to speak rightly about God and about his situation, and to speak rightly to God about his situation. James says if you do that, youll come to know that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. If Gods words have been so powerful as to save us (the message of Jesus), then our words must be full of grace, integrity, and hope. Speaking with Integrity Above all, James says, do not swear not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. (Hes not talking about using foul language here; he means dont say, I swear by heaven or on my grandmothers life that something is true.) All you need to say is a simple yes or no. Otherwise you will be condemned. Having a community that always speaks truth is essential to God growing His kingdom on the earth absolutely essential. Jesus spoke to the leaders, and throughout Jamess letter you find heaps of connections to Jesus Sermon on the Mount. This teaching on oaths is one of those connections. In Matthew 5 Jesus said: Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made. But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is Gods throne; or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair black or white. All you need to say is simply Yes or No; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (I think I sort of can make one hair black or white but I have to pay a lot of money!) Providing backing for your words actually undermines their truthfulness. If you feel the need to say, Ive got heavens backing for this truth Im telling you, then what are we to think about what you say normally? And what happens if it turns out not to be true? Its greatly risky to claim any sort of divine power behind your words because if you break that oath and youve called on God to back you up, well, maybe He wont be too pleased. If youve broken it, youve associated the truthful, holy God with your deceit. Jesus says you need to simply say yes or no. Are you a person of integrity or not? Why would you need to call on something that you have absolutely no power over? Instead, just be a person who speaks out of the integrity of your heart. Jesus goes on to say in Matthew 12: The mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that everyone will have to give an account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. Jesus isnt proposing a different measure of salvation here; Hes saying that our words show whether our heart is truly connected to God. Your words show whether the Word of God thats been given to you that could save you, that could give you new birth has really done that. Your verbal integrity shows that you are a friend of God and not of the world. James wants his community to be people of the utmost integrity in their speech. And its so important, especially for a new church thats telling the world we speak the truth. This message about Jesus is the truth! Yet if we then say other things that arent true, what will the world think? (Fast forward 2,000 years and you can see what the world thinks.) And what if we want to be open to the work of the Spirit among us open to everybody having a go at understanding what the Scriptures mean for us today but we cant be sure people are speaking the truth? Then, boy, youd have to shut things down to the narrowest little channel, with one leader at the front, and put all your hope in them being the only one to say things from God. No we need to speak honestly and truthfully. Of course well come at things from different perspectives (thats okay); we gather around the word of truth together and we dont deceive. We come to God and say, show us, and Hes given us plenty of Scriptures to help in that regard. Verbal integrity is central to Christian community. So, to recap: Gods Word is powerful to save and to guide. Our words are powerful for good or ill. Our words to God are powerful for ourselves and others. So, James concludes: Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James says the best use of our words, in good times and bad, is always to involve God. There is nothing too small, nothing too big, nothing too good, nothing too bad our words are not simply to go on the horizontal; we are always invited (indeed, it is Gods intention) to involve Him with our words in everything. Of course, when its something small, you might think, does it really matter? Well, if youve done the Prayer Course or read anything by Pete Greig, he often talks about how if you are in the habit of bringing everything to God, then you start to see Gods answers in the small and the big, and gratitude wells up in you. I think your language to other people then becomes more gracious and hopeful as well. I believe James would say that your expectation about God in your words is everything. Recently I lost a necklace. Id taken it off when we went swimming and put it in the car. I thought at the time, This is risky youre not going to remember where you put it. I do lose things a bit (I could probably put that on my diagnosis sheet), and it really struck me; I thought, Is this wise? Is this a good spot? Whats going to happen? Anyway, when I went to find it again, the only thing I could think was, Megan, you lose things all the time and you put it in a really risky spot. I couldnt even bring myself to look in the safe or obvious places; I was convinced: you took a huge risk (you do this all the time), so its gone. Of course, Phil went and found the necklace in a really easy spot just in the little side-door pocket no problem. Meanwhile I was imagining wild scenarios: Did I put it in a shoe? Did it fall out on the ground? It was madness. My expectation while looking for it was basically, I always lose things; Im probably not going to find it, and I wasnt even going to look in the obvious spot because I assumed it wouldnt be there. James says we are so like that when it comes to prayer. Were great at making our spreadsheets and plans, but we dont think to go to prayer. We think, Well, I havent really found answers to my prayers in the past I always lose things and so we dont do it. But James says: just do it with everything. When youre in trouble, pray (pray for yourself you dont have to wait for someone else). When youre happy, sing songs of praise (if youre doing that outside of church, just make sure no ones around unless youre really great at singing, then, you know, put it on the internet!). James wants us to know that in the midst of all the human wisdom we can glean from his book (and you dont have to be a Christian to find incredible wisdom in Jamess advice to speak rightly and avoid hypocrisy anybody can learn from the fact that one word can cause huge damage), the distinctive thing about Christianity is that we expect God to answer prayer that we can access God for ourselves and for others. (As Phoebe told me, shes seeing a lot of people saying, Id vote for Jesus; Im not a Christian, but I would vote for Jesus. I love what Jesus stands for. I completely agree imagine what incredibly compassionate policies we might see! But people often dont realize that Jesus also talked about the weirdest stuff: Connect with God. Pray. Expect God to answer. Know that God is a good Father and will give you everything you need.) So as much as we might say Jesus would have great social policies, the truly distinctive thing about Christianity is that we expect that God will answer prayer that we can access God for ourselves and for others. Conclusion This year were calling ourselves to Start Right. God wants us to know that His Word is powerful, and that we are to treasure what we have to soak ourselves in the Word as much as we can, to talk about it, and to talk to God about it. And as we are planted in Him, we must use our words rightly, noticing how we speak to each other here and moving beyond just avoiding the negative. Its not only about saying, Im not going to say bad things, but actually making a positive contribution: Im going to speak truth. Im going to speak hope. Im going to speak grace. Im not going to grumble. And finally, were going to talk to God. Prayer is really the only thing. Im pretty good at making things on Canva and keeping spreadsheets (though updating them and keeping my files consistent not so good). But without prayer, what do those efforts amount to? To quote Pete Greig again: Without prayer, Alpha is just advertising a religious product. Without prayer, church planting is just rolling out outlets for a franchise for the religiously inclined. Without prayer, our works in social transformation are just (lets be honest) second-rate social work. Without prayer, we might feel religious, but we dont have a relationship an interactive encounter with the living God. So this year, as we seek to have people know (and for ourselves to know) that God is really among us, it comes down to this: involving God in every single aspect of our lives. Talking to Him, listening to Him, praising, seeking help, and getting others to help us in prayer as well. Now, Im going to pray for us, and as the band comes up I want to ask you to consider whether you would like God to give you a greater hunger for prayer this year. Only you know if thats something you need. Im not going to ask anyone to stand up or raise a hand, but I am asking you to make a commitment to God that youre seeking a greater hunger, and that if He gives it to you, you will act on it. So lets pray. Almighty God, Your words are powerful, and we always want to respond to them. For those of us who need to respond in this way, Lord, we ask that You would see us and our great desire to involve You to have an interactive, encountering relationship with You through prayer. For those of us making that commitment, Lord, we now ask that Your Holy Spirit give us a greater hunger for prayer in 2025. And Lord, where You pour out Your Spirit and give us a hunger for prayer, may we not ignore or abuse that gift, but act to slake that thirst and meet that hunger by praying. May it be our gift to the world, to ourselves, to this church. And may we find ourselves so deeply in love with who You are our faith refreshed and our confidence in Your power immensely grown this year. Amen.

How do we respond to lifes challengeswith grumbling or with patience? In this sermon from the Book of James, we explore the power of words, the call to integrity, and the life-changing impact of prayer. James reminds us that just as a farmer waits for rain, we too must trust in Gods timing. Whether we face trials, joy, or uncertainty, our words and prayers matter. Join us as we reflect on starting right this yearanchored in faith, truth, and the power of Gods presence. To catch up on the latest sermons from Deep Creek, go to iTunes, Spotify ordeepcreekanglican.comand check out the website for more info about whats happening. We are a welcoming and growing multigenerational church in Doncaster East in Melbourne with refreshing faith in Jesus Christ. We think that looks like being life-giving to the believer, surprising to the world, and strengthening to the weary and doubting. Read the transcript Scripture Reading (James 5:720) Be patient then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord's coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near. Dont grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Jobs perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple Yes or No. Otherwise you will be condemned. Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray.Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. Elijah was a human being, even as we are. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. (This is the word of the Lord.) Introduction Well, this is the last in a series from the Book of James, but well actually be considering the entire message of the book. If you havent been here for the series, thats absolutely fine youll still get plenty out of the text today. At the moment, my social media feed seems to be full of fact-checking videos. When someone in authority says things about, maybe, medicine or demographics or how things are in the world, someone else pops up over the top of that video and talks about whether the facts being shared are accurate whether the speaker is interpreting the information properly, whether the evidence is really there. I dont know that I ever expected wed need this rise of fact-checking when authoritative figures speak. It might be the news or whatever, but suddenly we do need fact-checkers. And of course, we went through a period on social media where little flags would come up saying, we dont think that this actually tells the facts (that feature has apparently been removed on some platforms). Its a strange world where we know the power of words, and yet its so easy to disagree about whether those words convey truth. We might find information being presented to us, but truth is another thing altogether. The Book of James is very concerned with the power of words and the truth of those words. Its concerned with how we respond to the powerful Word of God, and also how our own words reflect the fact that weve had the powerful Word of God implanted in our lives. We see at the beginning of James that Gods Word is powerful to save and to guide. As we get towards chapter 3, we see that our words are powerful for good or ill we can really damage people, community, and situations by what we say. And now in chapter 5, we see the intersection of those two things: Gods Word is powerful, our words are powerful, and our words to God are exceedingly powerful for ourselves and others. But the foundation of all of this, for James, is the powerful, growing, life-giving action of the Word of God. He uses language like this in chapter 1: He chose to give us birth through the word of truth. Then he calls all believers to humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you. Not simply telling you about God, but this Word that God has revealed about Himself not simply a book, but Gods revelation about Himself in Jesus Christ (the Good News about who He is, who we are, and how we can be together) and this Word can save you. Of course, the risk of telling people that the Word of God saves you is that we can feel like once weve heard the Word, were good. Its done its job; weve listened, weve sat here (Megans gone on and on), and were good. But James says, no, no, thats not actually listening that God requires. Do not merely listenand so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Whoever looks intently into the perfect law (James often uses law, word, and truth interchangeably) that gives freedom, and continues in it not forgetting what they have heard but doing it they will be blessed in what they do. (In other words, hearing Gods Word isnt enough; we must do it.) The Word of God is able to save and give you new birth, and as you live it out, you actually flourish you are blessed. James then concludes the letter with the words we heard today: My brothers and sisters, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring that person back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of their way will save them from death and cover over a multitude of sins. James knows that we live in a world full of information, and that we have power to convince people of just about anything. (People have said about me, she could sell ice to Eskimos. That means its hard to know because of a convincing tone whether the information someone is conveying is actually truth.) But James centers on three words truth, law, and word as the core of Gods action in our lives. So when we use our words, ultimately the most powerful thing we can do on earth is to bring people to the truth. And when you do that, you cover over a multitude of sins, because the truth is the message about Jesus gift of forgiveness, grace, and eternal life. So James wants us to know that if Gods words have been so powerful as to save us, then our words must be full of grace, integrity, and hope. We saw in chapter 3 the damage that can be done by the negative use of words. (Like a forest fire set off by one tiny spark, our words can cause damage: gossip, rumors, slander, cruelty, deceit destroying relationships and community.) But now, as we come to the end in chapter 5, James starts to talk about using our words in a positive way the power of positive words. Patience in Suffering The first thing he addresses is our patience under suffering and how we speak during that suffering. Be patient then, brothers and sisters, until the Lords coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lords coming is near. Dont grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door. In the midst of their trials (and James has never glossed over the fact that being a Christian may lead to deprivation, alienation, doubts, questions, hardship he started the very letter with, Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials of many kinds.) he sees the need for patience. Just like the Israelites moving from Egypt to the Promised Land: that time in the wilderness was meant to strengthen them, to give them a legacy of trusting God for everything. God was always faithful. And so, just as a farmer knows the rains are coming, they had to be patient on this journey because the Judge is at the door Jesus is coming. But you know what happens when youre having a hard time? You tend to look around for anyone or anything that can become the target of your sense of unease, dis-ease. (I dont know if youve ever had to say this: Im sorry for what I said when I was hungry. In our household, that tends to be Sunday afternoons Meghan coming home around 1 PM, and I have actually had to text Phil, Im coming in hot. Like, just have the carbohydrates on the table, dont talk to me, Im going to need something. And those Tim Tams that I told you to save oh, they better still be there!) Weve worked it out now; they are there, because weve had some good family meetings about this recently, clarifying expectations and making sure nobody is grumbling. James knows that when youre under pressure under pressure as a family, as friends, as housemates, as a church (financial pressure, persecution, interest rates, whatever it is) you look around and you grumble and fight, pushing your frustrations outwards. I find that Im often looking for something to retrofit my bad feelings into. Im looking for an excuse to be grumpy at something, and that thing isnt even whats making me feel bad but Ill pretend it is so I can vent it. James is saying: you will go through hard times as a community. Do not grumble at each other (like the Israelites did, even though God was faithful). The Lord is coming, and you will be provided for. So then he moves on: Okay, if youre not going to grumble, can you instead speak graciously under that pressure? Can your words be full of integrity and hope even when times are hard? He gives us an example of patience in suffering: Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. They persevered under suffering but continued to speak rightly about God. (Thats not to say they didnt complain about their circumstances to God. We know Jeremiah, who endured all kinds of physical, emotional, and social suffering, was very honest with God. Elijah spoke very frankly with God: Im the only one left; Youve left me here! And God said, Youre hungry have a nap and a snack, and now lets talk.) The prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord persevered in speaking rightly about God and His mission on the earth, and in speaking rightly to God, bringing their struggles to Him. Youve also heard of Jobs perseverance and seen what the Lord finally brought about (The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.). Job, too, is an example of someone who did not sin in what he said, even though he was under great suffering and trial. We know this because he was told by his wife, Curse God and die. His friends told him he was speaking wrongly about God that he shouldnt be asking Why is this happening? or claiming to be righteous. In the end of the book, God says to Jobs friends, You have not spoken rightly about Me, as has My servant Job. So as Job persevered under suffering, he maintained the ability to speak rightly about God and about his situation, and to speak rightly to God about his situation. James says if you do that, youll come to know that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. If Gods words have been so powerful as to save us (the message of Jesus), then our words must be full of grace, integrity, and hope. Speaking with Integrity Above all, James says, do not swear not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. (Hes not talking about using foul language here; he means dont say, I swear by heaven or on my grandmothers life that something is true.) All you need to say is a simple yes or no. Otherwise you will be condemned. Having a community that always speaks truth is essential to God growing His kingdom on the earth absolutely essential. Jesus spoke to the leaders, and throughout Jamess letter you find heaps of connections to Jesus Sermon on the Mount. This teaching on oaths is one of those connections. In Matthew 5 Jesus said: Again, you have heard that it was said to the people long ago, Do not break your oath, but fulfill to the Lord the vows you have made. But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is Gods throne; or by the earth, for it is His footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair black or white. All you need to say is simply Yes or No; anything beyond this comes from the evil one. (I think I sort of can make one hair black or white but I have to pay a lot of money!) Providing backing for your words actually undermines their truthfulness. If you feel the need to say, Ive got heavens backing for this truth Im telling you, then what are we to think about what you say normally? And what happens if it turns out not to be true? Its greatly risky to claim any sort of divine power behind your words because if you break that oath and youve called on God to back you up, well, maybe He wont be too pleased. If youve broken it, youve associated the truthful, holy God with your deceit. Jesus says you need to simply say yes or no. Are you a person of integrity or not? Why would you need to call on something that you have absolutely no power over? Instead, just be a person who speaks out of the integrity of your heart. Jesus goes on to say in Matthew 12: The mouth speaks what the heart is full of. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him. But I tell you that everyone will have to give an account on the day of judgment for every empty word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned. Jesus isnt proposing a different measure of salvation here; Hes saying that our words show whether our heart is truly connected to God. Your words show whether the Word of God thats been given to you that could save you, that could give you new birth has really done that. Your verbal integrity shows that you are a friend of God and not of the world. James wants his community to be people of the utmost integrity in their speech. And its so important, especially for a new church thats telling the world we speak the truth. This message about Jesus is the truth! Yet if we then say other things that arent true, what will the world think? (Fast forward 2,000 years and you can see what the world thinks.) And what if we want to be open to the work of the Spirit among us open to everybody having a go at understanding what the Scriptures mean for us today but we cant be sure people are speaking the truth? Then, boy, youd have to shut things down to the narrowest little channel, with one leader at the front, and put all your hope in them being the only one to say things from God. No we need to speak honestly and truthfully. Of course well come at things from different perspectives (thats okay); we gather around the word of truth together and we dont deceive. We come to God and say, show us, and Hes given us plenty of Scriptures to help in that regard. Verbal integrity is central to Christian community. So, to recap: Gods Word is powerful to save and to guide. Our words are powerful for good or ill. Our words to God are powerful for ourselves and others. So, James concludes: Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven. Therefore, confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James says the best use of our words, in good times and bad, is always to involve God. There is nothing too small, nothing too big, nothing too good, nothing too bad our words are not simply to go on the horizontal; we are always invited (indeed, it is Gods intention) to involve Him with our words in everything. Of course, when its something small, you might think, does it really matter? Well, if youve done the Prayer Course or read anything by Pete Greig, he often talks about how if you are in the habit of bringing everything to God, then you start to see Gods answers in the small and the big, and gratitude wells up in you. I think your language to other people then becomes more gracious and hopeful as well. I believe James would say that your expectation about God in your words is everything. Recently I lost a necklace. Id taken it off when we went swimming and put it in the car. I thought at the time, This is risky youre not going to remember where you put it. I do lose things a bit (I could probably put that on my diagnosis sheet), and it really struck me; I thought, Is this wise? Is this a good spot? Whats going to happen? Anyway, when I went to find it again, the only thing I could think was, Megan, you lose things all the time and you put it in a really risky spot. I couldnt even bring myself to look in the safe or obvious places; I was convinced: you took a huge risk (you do this all the time), so its gone. Of course, Phil went and found the necklace in a really easy spot just in the little side-door pocket no problem. Meanwhile I was imagining wild scenarios: Did I put it in a shoe? Did it fall out on the ground? It was madness. My expectation while looking for it was basically, I always lose things; Im probably not going to find it, and I wasnt even going to look in the obvious spot because I assumed it wouldnt be there. James says we are so like that when it comes to prayer. Were great at making our spreadsheets and plans, but we dont think to go to prayer. We think, Well, I havent really found answers to my prayers in the past I always lose things and so we dont do it. But James says: just do it with everything. When youre in trouble, pray (pray for yourself you dont have to wait for someone else). When youre happy, sing songs of praise (if youre doing that outside of church, just make sure no ones around unless youre really great at singing, then, you know, put it on the internet!). James wants us to know that in the midst of all the human wisdom we can glean from his book (and you dont have to be a Christian to find incredible wisdom in Jamess advice to speak rightly and avoid hypocrisy anybody can learn from the fact that one word can cause huge damage), the distinctive thing about Christianity is that we expect God to answer prayer that we can access God for ourselves and for others. (As Phoebe told me, shes seeing a lot of people saying, Id vote for Jesus; Im not a Christian, but I would vote for Jesus. I love what Jesus stands for. I completely agree imagine what incredibly compassionate policies we might see! But people often dont realize that Jesus also talked about the weirdest stuff: Connect with God. Pray. Expect God to answer. Know that God is a good Father and will give you everything you need.) So as much as we might say Jesus would have great social policies, the truly distinctive thing about Christianity is that we expect that God will answer prayer that we can access God for ourselves and for others. Conclusion This year were calling ourselves to Start Right. God wants us to know that His Word is powerful, and that we are to treasure what we have to soak ourselves in the Word as much as we can, to talk about it, and to talk to God about it. And as we are planted in Him, we must use our words rightly, noticing how we speak to each other here and moving beyond just avoiding the negative. Its not only about saying, Im not going to say bad things, but actually making a positive contribution: Im going to speak truth. Im going to speak hope. Im going to speak grace. Im not going to grumble. And finally, were going to talk to God. Prayer is really the only thing. Im pretty good at making things on Canva and keeping spreadsheets (though updating them and keeping my files consistent not so good). But without prayer, what do those efforts amount to? To quote Pete Greig again: Without prayer, Alpha is just advertising a religious product. Without prayer, church planting is just rolling out outlets for a franchise for the religiously inclined. Without prayer, our works in social transformation are just (lets be honest) second-rate social work. Without prayer, we might feel religious, but we dont have a relationship an interactive encounter with the living God. So this year, as we seek to have people know (and for ourselves to know) that God is really among us, it comes down to this: involving God in every single aspect of our lives. Talking to Him, listening to Him, praising, seeking help, and getting others to help us in prayer as well. Now, Im going to pray for us, and as the band comes up I want to ask you to consider whether you would like God to give you a greater hunger for prayer this year. Only you know if thats something you need. Im not going to ask anyone to stand up or raise a hand, but I am asking you to make a commitment to God that youre seeking a greater hunger, and that if He gives it to you, you will act on it. So lets pray. Almighty God, Your words are powerful, and we always want to respond to them. For those of us who need to respond in this way, Lord, we ask that You would see us and our great desire to involve You to have an interactive, encountering relationship with You through prayer. For those of us making that commitment, Lord, we now ask that Your Holy Spirit give us a greater hunger for prayer in 2025. And Lord, where You pour out Your Spirit and give us a hunger for prayer, may we not ignore or abuse that gift, but act to slake that thirst and meet that hunger by praying. May it be our gift to the world, to ourselves, to this church. And may we find ourselves so deeply in love with who You are our faith refreshed and our confidence in Your power immensely grown this year. Amen.

Latest episode is up and running and this one has some important messages , Ren & Megan join us in the studio to talk fishing and a new project they have on the go. Ren,s name is synonymous with The Cure Starts Now since losing his lovely daughter Aimee some yours back Ren has been relentless in his pursuit for a cure for kids brain cancer. Ren and Megans new quest is $1000 from 1000 business's with all money going straight to the coal face to fight kids brain cancer. The NQ Fishing Show have been proud to support Ren on his journey over the years and are right behind him in this amazing journey. We also pick Ren and Megans brain on there favourite fishin missions. A well known name in the fishing game for many years is Starling and this time Steve takes a backseat as we chat with his lovely wife Jo , women in fishing is a passion for Jo and many women, so we chat about the Womens Recreational Fishing League and their great initiative The Reel Gauntlet fishing comp, not just for women the blokes can get involved aswell . A true territorian we find out how Jo met Steve and how she fell for his Squidgy range :). So sit back grab a coldie and enjoy 3 hours of fishing fun , laughs and a few tips and tricks with The NQ Fishing Show  

Send us a textOur awareness of surrogacy is growing as commercial surrogacy and hollywood continue to utilise this process. But what should we think about it? Is it good? Or are there aspects we aren't considering? In this episode I discuss all the ins and outs of surrogacy. From the process and options available through to the people it impacts (spoiler alert - it impacts everyone!). We talk through the ethical considerations, the commodity of women and children, the international concerns and the long term ramifications for us as a society. We hope its a challenging and thought provoking discussion. Make sure you purchase Megans book, Fearfully & Wonderfully Made -  through Matthias Media. Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to whatever platform you listened from and follow @hertheology on Instagram or Facebook for regular updates!

ON THE SHOW TODAY: We put Megans sports knowledge to the test.. She stole my baby name! Megan handled the scandel! Bree Tomasel cheated in Celebrity Treasure Island! Can you put dog poop in other peoples bins?  Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: THEHITSBREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I got to talk with Megan Basham. Megan is a culture reporter at the Daily Wire and has written for many publications including First Things, National Review, WORLD Magazine, The Telegraph, and The Wall Street Journal. She recently wrote a book called Shepherds for Sale: How Evangelical Leaders Traded the Truth for a Leftist Agenda.Megan and I discussed how “climate change” rhetoric and advocacy made its way into the American Evangelical church in the 1990s and how that started a widespread spiral toward a more liberal theology in the church. We also discussed her controversy with Christian apologist Gavin Ortlund. Megan talks about Timothy Keller and other prominent Christians in America and their equivocating theology that has become the mainstream theological approach for many young Christians. We finally discussed Megans own testimony and the proper Christian response to pastors and shepherds who are for sale: the true testimony of Jesus Christ.This is one of the most important books of the year, I hope you like this episode and buy a copy! Sign up for an Optiv Network subscription: https://optivnetwork.comFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/optivnetworkFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptivNetworkEmail us at andy@optivnetwork.com with your questions!Music: "nesting" by Birocratic (http://birocratic.lnk.to/allYL)

Women doing a man's job, love *while in* lock-up, and a tale of two Megans. Thanks for listening! We love you :) IG: Codenamecoochie Email: CoochieQs@gmail.com

ON THE SHOW TODAY: Jono witnessed a three-point turn DISASTER Someone wants credit New Zealand's most important award!J ono's most embarrassing moment Do you open your eyes during hair washing! Megans awkward interaction Does pay it forward work? Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: THEHITSBREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY: Getting your car registration called out...  Some tragically funny commentary  Should I tell my wife? The best karaoke song! Ben's awkward moment at a musical The internet is outraged... Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: THEHITSBREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY: What to expect in your 40's... Did Andrew missed Megans birthday! Olympic drama A special message for Megan Can you guess Ben's Trump knick-knack? Advice you'd give your younger self Plane seat etiquette Running out of fuel... On the road Ben spotted a celebrity! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: THEHITSBREAKFASTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we talk about Megans new album and anime and rap, some shows we finished and some animes we looking forward to watching the beginning of the summer season.

ON THE SHOW TODAY Right place... Very wrong time Ben's awkward voice message Night show host Brins a comedic genius Dave Grohl vs Taylor Swift Ben's wife gets in trouble on Trade Me Jono the magician Producer Tayla's review of Jerry Seinfeld Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY Stuck for 24 hours during our honeymoon! Prince William has moves! Do you remember the sick bay? Our boomer complaints Ben's wife has got some card skills! Beefing with fundraising Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY Jonos vulnerable replay all email... DM: Should he stop being friends with her? The best uber rating! Jonos button rage No sick days! Megans new cafe experience Things you can say in the bedroom and... doing your taxes Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY The Farm Alarm Flashback Friday Best Weekend Jono and Ben music Awards Smallest wins of the week Clothing that Traumatised your childhood Check us out! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY Tom Hanks and his rap beef Inspirational Warriors speech! We turn our mundane text sexy Bens's daughter gets stuck in a mascot suit! Petty revenge...  Does a hi vis truly get you anywhere? An inexplicable riddle Melting cough lollies? Check us out! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY The boys are officially OLD! Seymour Weiner... Awkward loudspeaker moments We turn our mundane texts sexy Eat so you can sleep! Megans public embarrassment... What's a bio break? Check us out! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY Friday Flashback Is Baby Reindeer even real?! Who's having the best weekend HELP Jono lost his dad! Why did ben end up at Government house? Macklemore loves New Zealand! Is Megan's bedtime habits normal? Does Ben's mum win the 'Love You' challenge? Check us out! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the untamed realm of the world's Wild Wild Web!  On this edition you will be shocked at what airport has never lost ANYONES luggage!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY Megan on the Met Barry White life advice It's time for a roast! Jonos beef with milk? Worst impression ever HELP Bens daughters are stealing his shirts! Relatable parent moments...  Check us out! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amanda is joined by Megan Martin who is another author inside the Honest as a Mother Book 3 to chat about teen pregnancy and adoption.Included in this episode:Megans experience as a co-author and why now was the right time for her to share her story.How Megan started healing herself and ridding herself from the stigma and shame attached to adoption.How writing helped Megan heal.Follow Megan on IG @megatwinmomPurchase the EBOOK on Amazon and donate to Floras Walk here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CX57PL55?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100

ON THE SHOW TODAY AI is too good... Kissing extends your life! A famous celeb loves kiwis Ben deserves his money back! Megans time hack! It's time to get up on the table... You are such a good dad! Check us out! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY Can you breastfeed here? We chat to Lucy Lawless Ben needs his money back! Things you can say in the bedroom and ... on a holiday?! We chat to Warriors player Addin Fonua Blake Chris Mac question time is back! Check us out! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY We are back! Taylor Swift album breakdown We chat to Morgana O'reily Clickbait headlines Dear Megan: Should they be invited to my wedding? Bens embarrassing incident Why is Jono clapping at animals... Check us out! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON THE SHOW TODAY: Solar eclipse of the heart? David Lomas We go carnivore! Washing machine vs nappy Frazer Grut 10,000 dreams This makes Megan cry! Check us out! Facebook: The Hits Breakfast with Jono and Ben Instagram: TheHitsBreakfastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Casual vs. Cocktail vs. Semi-Formal vs. Formal vs. Black Tie -- So many options and how do you choose? This one is for everyone planning a wedding and attending a wedding this wedding season. What should you wear to each and every event AND most importantly, DON'T WEAR WHITE (unless of course the wedding invite says you can). We recap the ILEA Star Awards, Megans new purchase, Cyns journey back to drinking water, and answer some of our listeners questions!

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Ben's embarrassing Sienna again...  Jono and Megans sleepy movie date. We chat with Matt from Drax Project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13 brought drama, glitz, and glamour to our screens once again. The ladies kept us entertained with their sharp wit, fierce personalities, and undeniable style. As we reflect on the season, we can't help but marvel at the friendships that were tested, the conflicts that arose, and the heartfelt moments that brought tears to our... well, Megans eyes. Each episode was a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving us eagerly anticipating what would happen next. So, grab your favorite snack, settle in, and let's dive into the world of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 13! Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/j.a.m.session/

Megans got a poem for international women's day! Mike Hosking roasts the boys. We chat to P!NK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer Tayla tries Megans cough test on her hubby. Amazing story from a man saved his two-year-olds life! How a member of Zed ended up in boot with Chris Martin! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jono vs security guard. Party entertainment that missed the mark. Megans husband isn't coming back from this one... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben's getting kicked out of his house! You'll never believe how big this age gap is! Under anaesthetic... what could go wrong?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Ern and Iso podcast's Let's Talk series, join us as we dive into the latest updates in sports, music, and culture. We kick off by discussing the newly acquired Offensive Coordinator and Defensive Coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles, along with Bill Belichick's coaching options.

Megans poem for her son's birthday. Things you can say at the supermarket and in the bedroom.... Would you do this for 10 million dollars? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Sarah Hart on whether "Sephora kids" are ruining their skin. Producer Tayla shows off her superb karaoke skills! Megans online shopping fail. Would you consider this stealing? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description Dive into a lively discussion with four dynamic young ladies as they share behind-the-scenes experiences, travel stories, and personal reflections in this latest episode of our Ladies Night podcast. The episode brings to the fore their poignant life journeys, humorous anecdotes about childhood and parenting, and frank talk about the complex dating dynamics modern women face. This episode offers an intoxicating blend of light-hearted fun and profound reflection. The conversation moves fluidly through various themes - from one speaker's anxieties about her son starting school to another's solo adventures in flight school and a third's take on international travel and relationships. Not to forget, the fascinating discussion on makeup and its racial and cultural implications. This episode is a laughing riot led by free-spirited individuals, challenging societal norms while advocating for their freedom of expression. Subsequent segments dive into the depths of popular stories in the entertainment industry. Get an intriguing insight into current gossip, the recent controversies involving Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj, and a well-rounded debate about modern relationships and dating norms. There's a sprinkle of reality, a touch of humor, and a bucket full of worldly wisdom. Enter the realm of pop culture as we engage in a lively debate over the transformation of Tokyo Ghoul's characters, explore the effects of Twitter wars, celebrity scandals, and more. Get engaging insights into the business world, the role of loyalty and friendship, and enjoy light-hearted banters about group chats, Serena Williams, summer plans, and yes, even Bigfoot. This episode is a roller-coaster ride and a riveting chat about music festivals, complete with their downsides such as improper outfits, the need for babysitters, and more. We appreciate performances by artists such as Janet Jackson, Lil Wayne, Nas, Ludacris and share hilarious thoughts on bringing kids to the festival. To top it off, there's an engaging discussion on dating billionaires and the perils of wealth, and the acceptance of unique lifestyles. A deep dive into the fascinating world of social media follows, from Reddit to OnlyFans and Twitter. Relish in this fun-filled discussion that presents no barred topics, filled with lively debates, intriguing stories, memory trips, pop culture references and intriguing exploration of social perceptions related to appearances. Join us for an engaging chat around social media, pop culture, and relationships as we present the unfiltered side of millennial culture in the latest episode of Ladies' Night!

Return guest Megan, and her husband Taylor, host of The Great American Pop Culture Quiz Show Podcast (the podcast I was a guest on and WON

Be inspired that you too can heal from chronic conditions by listening to Megan's healing story! Megan experienced many symptoms for over 10 years including, mouth ulcers, anxiety, fatigue, seasonal allergies, insomnia and more.  Hear how being told that she had Lyme disease really affected her healing, and all the things she tried before finding the simple solution that worked.  Healing without a plan is costing you time, money and energy, get your free custom healing plan here>GET MY FREE CUSTOM HEALING PLAN Free Healing Guide: Why Can't I Heal? Blog: BLOG | Mindbodyrewire (themindbodyrewire.com) INSTAGRAM- @themindbodyrewire FACEBOOK- Mind Body Rewire Learn more about Mind Body Rewire: www.themindbodyrewire.com ☑ Please share this episode with anyone you think would benefit☑ Give me a 5 star review so others can find it easily ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐☑ Hit the subscribe button to be notified when new episodes are releasedThanks for listening!

MONDAY HR 5 Finding a supporter bar on the road. Some cahootery going on? Tough weekend at the box office. Megans. Strike over? Monster Messages & Hot Takes Sweet milk. Wigs and Usher

50 years serving the community - now Before 5 is closing with a few days notice. What are parents to do? Local Hero Ted Dineen steps in to make Megans day after she missed a special party... Steve is on holidays in Ireland - he's wondering why we'd ever want to leave & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Megan Gailey and Megan Connolly are here for a brand new edition of Megan Fun of Sports! The podcast starts off with their Morons & Mensch's of the week including a Florida Panthers reporter, the PGA Tour, Jacob deGrom, Dodger Stadium, Norma Hunt and more. They move onto the NBA where Connolly thinks Taylor Swift's tour is cursing certain NBA teams, if Sam Cassell will eventually replace Joe Mazzulla in Boston and Kyrie Irving trying to recruit LeBron James to Dallas. In NFL news, Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers is being investigated for gambling which leads the Megans to debate if NFL players should be allowed to gamble? They also discuss Johnny Football's ex-wife being one of the stars of Selling Sunset. The show rounds out with some White Sox notes from Megan Connolly.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Megan Gailey and Megan Connolly are here for a brand new edition of Megan Fun of Sports! The podcast starts off with their Morons & Mensch's of the week including a Florida Panthers reporter, the PGA Tour, Jacob deGrom, Dodger Stadium, Norma Hunt and more. They move onto the NBA where Connolly thinks Taylor Swift's tour is cursing certain NBA teams, if Sam Cassell will eventually replace Joe Mazzulla in Boston and Kyrie Irving trying to recruit LeBron James to Dallas. In NFL news, Colts CB Isaiah Rodgers is being investigated for gambling which leads the Megans to debate if NFL players should be allowed to gamble? They also discuss Johnny Football's ex-wife being one of the stars of Selling Sunset. The show rounds out with some White Sox notes from Megan Connolly.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The creator of the greatest 100 Mile Run Montana has ever seen, Megan DeHaan.Join us as we pick Megans brain about the Crazy Mountain 100. FB: GCRunagades IG: gascaprunagades Runagade Hotline: 4062726388 gascaprunagades@gmail.com music: Go Cat Go by Gabriel Lucas https://epidemicsound.com/track/bGxdjTb3cX

It's finally here! We're about 90% sure this episode was cursed because of all the technical difficulties we ran into with it and because this lady is straight evil, but here it is! Ash is again joined by the fabulous Megan Powell of Give Us Morgue for the second to last episode of Gruesome Gals!Katherine Knight is Australia's most infamous female murderer and for good reason. She got her dream job at a slaughterhouse at age 15. Men found her oddly irresistible, despite her being a vile person in general and horribly abusive to all of her partners as well. As domestic violence often does, her behavior towards her last partner Pricey escalated and Katherine's final relationship ended in a grisly murder.Check out Megans's show wherever you listen to podcasts, check out her website giveusmorgue.com, and follow her on IG @giveusmorgue!-Crave more stories of gruesome gals? Look no further than these episodes!*ONLY AVAILABLE ON PATREON!**Episode 4- Cult Leader: Teal Swan*Episode 5- Serial Killer: Aileen Wuornos*Episode 10- Vampires: Vlad the Impaler and The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory*Episode 12- Cults: The Moonies (Hak Ja Han Moon) and Sanctuary Church, a Family Affair*Episode 20- Cult: Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and The Rajneesh Movement (Ma Anand Sheela)*Episode 23- Cult: Circle of Hope Girls' Ranch, with Owner's Daughter Amanda Householder (Stephanie Householder)*AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE**Episodes 29 and 30- The Birth and Death of NXIVM (Nancy Salzman)*Episode 34- Theory: The Ramseys Did It- JonBeńet Ramsey Part I (Patsy Ramsey?)*Episodes 41 and 42- Cult: Heaven's Gate (Bonnie Nettles)*Episode 51- Multiple Murders: The Fall River Satanic Cult Murders (Robin Murphy?)*Episodes 51- Cult: Amy Carlson and Love Has Won*Episode 54- Cult: Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God (Credonia Mwerinde)*Episodes 55- Murder: Jodi Arias and the Murder of Travis Alexander*Episodes 66- Multiple Murders: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, Murderous Doomsday Couple*Episodes 71- Cult: The Family (Anne Hamilton-Byrne)*Episode 76- Cult/MLM: LulaRoe, the Stinky Leggings Pyramid Scheme (DeAnne Brady)*Episode 77- Serial Killer: Madame Delphine LaLaurie, Serial Torturer and Murderer of Enslaved People*Episode 79- Cult Leader: Romana Didulo, The QAnon Queen of Canada*Episode 91- Munchausen by Proxy: The Abuse of Gypsy Rose and Murder of Dee Dee Blanchard*Episode 95- Cult: The Alamo Christian Foundation, Bedazzled Denim and Child Abuse (Susan Alamo)*Episode 106- Cult: Twin Flames, Love and Restraining Orders (Shaleia Ayan)*Episode 108- Female Sexual Predator: Mary Kay Letourneau and the Grooming of Vili Fualaau*'Binge or Bust?': Beware the Slenderman (Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser)*New York Noir- Episode 3: The Mysterious Deaths of Sid and Nancy (Nancy Spungen)-We have awesome new merch, go take a look- you get a discount!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-Audio editing by Ryan Pregent and Emma Bowen.-Sources:https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htmTales from the Darklands - TV Dochttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt1306346/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5981920/?ref_=ttep_ep5https://allthatsinteresting.com/katherine-knighthttps://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/katherine-knight-slaughterhouse-worker-who-skinned-cooked-her-boyfriendhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/the-truly-horrific-crime-scene-of-the-katherine-knight-murder/ar-AAYVCc5https://www.mixedarticle.com/katherine-knight-nowhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5ipjqVWMkQFkiyrYSRtdw4https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Kgao729Zt6GJwBVt4a692https://open.spotify.com/episode/0qRQX16xLbTucAMXlxakCihttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3ZbTyjW3o9A30ujPlqQYYKhttps://www.imdb.com/title/tt5009048/

Megan Powell of Give Us Morgue joins Ash for another episode of Gruesome Gals!Lisa Nowak has sadly become known as "the Diaper Astronaut" because she just happened to wear diapers for a 900 mile drive to do.... we're not exactly sure what, to her ex-lover's new lover. But she also did amazing things for her time, as a woman, in the space travel arena. Listen as the gals discuss Lisa's fall from astronautical grace. Check out Megans's show wherever you listen to podcasts, check out her website giveusmorgue.com, and follow her on IG @giveusmorgue!-Crave more stories of gruesome gals? Look no further than these episodes!*ONLY AVAILABLE ON PATREON!**Episode 4- Cult Leader: Teal Swan*Episode 5- Serial Killer: Aileen Wuornos*Episode 10- Vampires: Vlad the Impaler and The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory*Episode 12- Cults: The Moonies (Hak Ja Han Moon) and Sanctuary Church, a Family Affair*Episode 20- Cult: Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and The Rajneesh Movement (Ma Anand Sheela)*Episode 23- Cult: Circle of Hope Girls' Ranch, with Owner's Daughter Amanda Householder (Stephanie Householder)*AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE**Episodes 29 and 30- The Birth and Death of NXIVM (Nancy Salzman)*Episode 34- Theory: The Ramseys Did It- JonBeńet Ramsey Part I (Patsy Ramsey?)*Episodes 41 and 42- Cult: Heaven's Gate (Bonnie Nettles)*Episode 51- Multiple Murders: The Fall River Satanic Cult Murders (Robin Murphy?)*Episodes 51- Cult: Amy Carlson and Love Has Won*Episode 54- Cult: Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God (Credonia Mwerinde)*Episodes 55- Murder: Jodi Arias and the Murder of Travis Alexander*Episodes 66- Multiple Murders: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, Murderous Doomsday Couple*Episodes 71- Cult: The Family (Anne Hamilton-Byrne)*Episode 76- Cult/MLM: LulaRoe, the Stinky Leggings Pyramid Scheme (DeAnne Brady)*Episode 77- Serial Killer: Madame Delphine LaLaurie, Serial Torturer and Murderer of Enslaved People*Episode 79- Cult Leader: Romana Didulo, The QAnon Queen of Canada*Episode 91- Munchausen by Proxy: The Abuse of Gypsy Rose and Murder of Dee Dee Blanchard*Episode 95- Cult: The Alamo Christian Foundation, Bedazzled Denim and Child Abuse (Susan Alamo)*Episode 106- Cult: Twin Flames, Love and Restraining Orders (Shaleia Ayan)*Episode 108- Female Sexual Predator: Mary Kay Letourneau and the Grooming of Vili Fualaau*'Binge or Bust?': Beware the Slenderman (Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser)*New York Noir- Episode 3: The Mysterious Deaths of Sid and Nancy (Nancy Spungen)-We have awesome new merch, go take a look- you get a discount!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-Audio editing by Emma Bowen.-Sources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8186936/https://www.audible.com/pd/Astronaut-Love-Triangle-Leads-to-Murder-Plot-Podcast/B09BBKJJG6https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-sci-astronaut8feb08-story.htmlhttps://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/astro-love-triangle-gone-wrong-the-case-of-lisa-nowak

In the first episode of That's So Fucked Up Presents: Gruesome Gals, creator and host of Give Us Morgue, Megan Powell, joins Ash as she tells the story of the female half of the Ken and Barbie Killers, Karla Homolka. And fun news, Megan will be joining Ash for this whole season, so you get to hear that sexy Irish accent for all of season 3!Karla Homolka is a serial rapist and killer who struck a plea deal with the Canadian Crown that is still known as "the deal with the devil". Karla is possibly worse than her "Ken", Paul Bernardo aka the Scarborough Rapist. Major trigger warnings for sexual assault, she's a monster. And she's free.Check out Megans's show wherever you listen to podcasts, check out her website at giveusmorgue.com, and follow her on IG @giveusmorgue!-Crave more stories of gruesome gals? Look no further than these episodes!*ONLY AVAILABLE ON PATREON!**Episode 4- Cult Leader: Teal Swan*Episode 5- Serial Killer: Aileen Wuornos*Episode 10- Vampires: Vlad the Impaler and The Blood Countess Elizabeth Bathory*Episode 12- Cults: The Moonies (Hak Ja Han Moon) and Sanctuary Church, a Family Affair *Episode 20- Cult: Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and The Rajneesh Movement (Ma Anand Sheela)*Episode 23- Cult: Circle of Hope Girls' Ranch, with Owner's Daughter Amanda Householder (Stephanie Householder)*ALL EPISODES ABOVE ONLY AVAILABLE ON PATREON**Episodes 29 and 30- The Birth and Death of NXIVM (Nancy Salzman)*Episode 34- Theory: The Ramseys Did It- JonBeńet Ramsey Part I (Patsy Ramsey?)*Episodes 41 and 42- Cult: Heaven's Gate (Bonnie Nettles)*Episode 51- Multiple Murders: The Fall River Satanic Cult Murders (Robin Murphy?)*Episodes 51- Cult: Amy Carlson and Love Has Won*Episode 54- Cult: Movement for the Restoration of the Ten Commandments of God (Credonia Mwerinde) *Episodes 55- Murder: Jodi Arias and the Murder of Travis Alexander*Episodes 66- Multiple Murders: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell, Murderous Doomsday Couple*Episode 108- Female Sexual Predator: Mary Kay Letourneau and the Grooming of Vili Fualaau*Episodes 71- Cult: The Family (Anne Hamilton-Byrne)*Episode 76- Cult/MLM: LulaRoe, the Stinky Leggings Pyramid Scheme (DeAnne Brady)*Episode 77- Serial Killer: Madame Delphine LaLaurie, Serial Torturer and Murderer of Enslaved People*Episode 79- Cult Leader: Romana Didulo, The QAnon Queen of Canada*Episode 91- Munchausen by Proxy: The Abuse of Gypsy Rose and Murder of Dee Dee Blanchard*Episode 95- Cult: The Alamo Christian Foundation, Bedazzled Denim and Child Abuse (Susan Alamo)*Episode 106- Cult: Twin Flames, Love and Restraining Orders (Shaleia Ayan)*'Binge or Bust?': Beware the Slenderman (Anissa Weier and Morgan Geyser)*New York Noir- Episode 3: The Mysterious Deaths of Sid and Nancy (Nancy Spungen)-We have awesome new merch, go take a look- you get a discount!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-Audio editing by Emma Bowen.-Sources:https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16742878/https://www.reelz.com/extra/103512/https://open.spotify.com/episode/6mgZFjIvyaEhZVy4fRrxOEhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/karla-homolkahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karla_Homolkahttps://www.the-sun.com/news/4247467/ken-and-barbie-killers-karla-homolka-paul-bernardo/https://www.frontpagedetectives.com/p/canada-karla-homolka-killer-case-prisonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paraphiliahttps://open.spotify.com/episode/5JeknGVxvpmRdteRHh63uBhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2EN9MOQjqzjr1lTVXOjdfVhttps://www.amazon.com/Karla-Pact-Devil-Stephen-Williams-ebook/dp/B007WVI7B4https://yen.com.gh/facts-lifehacks/biographies/217865-who-thierry-bordelais-untold-story-karla-homolkas-husband/

In the second episode of That's So Fucked Up Presents: New York Noir, host of the podcast Give Us Morgue, Megan Powell, joins Ash as she tells the story of the murder of Kitty Genovese.Kitty Genovese was murdered in the early hours of Queens, NY, March 13, 1964 (which happened to be a Friday the 13th). It was estimated at the time that there were 38 eyewitnesses to Kitty's brutal murder, watching or hearing the attack, but not doing anything to help- although this was disproven later. Her murder inspired the social psychological theory, the bystander effect, and the creation of the 911 emergency system. Join us to hear one of New York's most infamous murder cases!Check out Megans's show wherever you listen to podcasts, check out her website at giveusmorgue.com, and follow her on IG @giveusmorgue!-Crave more New York crime? Look no further than these episodes! *Episode 29- Cult: The Birth of NXIVMhttps://pod.link/1508752329/episode/8645e3606fd4cf8489dda5ab47d5846c*Episode 30- Cult: The Death of NXIVMhttps://pod.link/1508752329/episode/2a0a51991228a876a74ba540a17410c9*Episode 31- Wrongfully Imprisoned: Kalief Browder, with Defense Attorney Paul Prestiahttps://pod.link/1508752329/episode/98c970f9d3c3f59d3ac531b88af0b199*Episode 59- Extreme Squalor and Hoarding: The Edie Beales of Grey Gardens and the Collyer Brothershttps://pod.link/1508752329/episode/06792bee1953f20ade8f10c528e33a2d-We have awesome new merch, go take a look- you get a discount!-We'd love to see you in our Discord, come hang out!-Follow us on Instagram and Twitter!-Audio editing by Emma Bowen.-Sources:https://www.history.com/.amp/topics/crime/kitty-genovesehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2016/04/05/winston-moseley-killer-in-kitty-genovese-case-that-became-a-symbol-of-urban-apathy-dies-in-prison-at-81/https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/moseley-winston.htmhttps://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/908/1120/1457458/https://www.britannica.com/topic/bystander-effecthttps://thenewinquiry.com/dont-look-now/https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK542176/https://www.huffpost.com/entry/kitty-genovese-murder_n_5703d5a3e4b0daf53af0e0b7